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Blot (G1)

2007-08-27T13:47:28Z

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:''Blot is a [[Decepticon]] [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family''

[[Image:blotcomic.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Look! It's my magic nose goblin!]]

There's only one thing Autobots and Decepticons both agree on with no war or argument, and it's this: '''Blot''' is the most vile and disgusting Transformer ever assembled. He oozes fluids of questionable nature from various joints on his frame, and has a rank odor that usually keeps foes and allies far away from him. Naturally, all this scorn and insult has given the less-than-smart Blot quite the inferiority complex. Stuck with a hygiene problem he can't control and a central processor a few bytes too small, Blot is both unable to solve the problems of his own stench and talk back to the insulting comments from his peers. Brutish and slow-witted, Blot is the classic dumb bully to those who don't give him respect...although he's not sharp enough to tell when said respect is faked. He's immensely loyal to those who at very least pretend he's worth something, and [[Hun-Gurrr]] in particular is a Decepticon who he shows unwavering support to.

The other [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], on the other hand, tolerate Blot enough, but are apprehensive about combining into [[Abominus]] with him, as it takes far too long to remove the stench he's passed onto them after they're finished.

==Fiction==

===Marvel Comics continuity===

====Generation 1====

===Generation 1 Cartoon===
Blot's first appearance was with his fellow Terrorcons inside Unicron's head. Galvatron used them to blast into Unicron so he could retrieve more anti-electrons for an attack against the Autobots. Blot and the others did a decent job in keeping the Autobots at bay, but were quickly forced into retreating when Grimlock finished building the Technobots, and giving them the ability to merge into Computron.

Later, the Terrorcons were seen under the service of the Quintessons. Dirk had sold a [[Molecular Disassembler Reassembler]]. The Quintessons, eager to test the device, had Blot act as the volunteer. After showing that the device not only disassembled and reassembled matter like the name implied, but also cured whatever had been used of all broken parts, maladies, and other imperfections. Cured of his imperfections, Blot felt sick.
When Dirk Manus and his Technobot escorts were on their way through space, Abominus swooped down and attacked, shooting them from the sky. The automatic timer in Abominus, placed within by the Quintessons, forced Abominus to separate into his Terrorcon components. The team was upset they couldn't finish the task of destroying the Autobots, though Blot and the team did get a second chance at going against Computron later.

===IDW Comics continuity===

==Toys==

===Generation 1===
*Blot (1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-83'''

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[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Headstrong (G1)

2007-08-27T13:37:52Z

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:''Headstrong is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Headstrong fist.jpg|thumb|250px|OMG!! Headstrong is ''adorable!'']]
You can ''tell'' '''Headstrong''' that a three-foot thick steel tank is full of dangerously radioactive waste, but it won't do a lick of good if he thinks you've hidden the [[Energon]] goodies in it. He'll attack it with his unbreakable, ramming head and acid-dripping horn until he's conclusively proven wrong, then retreat with his well-earned wounds to suck his thumb, still convinced deep in his tiny brain that somebody had tricked him.

Despite such mishaps, Headstrong still plugs away. He believes that tenacity can compensate those minor qualities in which he's lacking, such as strength, intelligence, or courage. To his credit, [[Starscream (G1)|not a few of his allies]] seem to subscribe to this philosophy, and Headstrong isn't dead yet.

Best and brightest he may not be, but he's always ready to grab his sword and start waving it around. It affects his opponent's optics, so that where they see Headstrong, that's where he ain't. It's unfortunate that his own eyesight isn't much better. A distant foe must beware Headstrong's glowing balls...plasma spheres, which explode on contact. Woe to the robot who touches Headstrong's balls!

Headstrong and his fellow [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s can combine to form [[Predaking]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
''('''Note''': Events taking place in the UK comics are in italics.)

''Headstrong, along with the other Predacons, hunts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] on orders from [[Shockwave]]''

Headstrong, along with the other Predacons hunt Megatron on orders from Shockwave

===Animated continuity===
Headstrong was dispatched to [[Io]] with the other Predacons to steal [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]]. During the battle, the Predacons combined into Predaking, only to be defeated by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] retreated, despite Headstrong's objections. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Later, Headstrong was among the [[Primitive]]s who were summoned to fight [[Tornedron]]. During the trip to [[Oracle (G1)|Primacron Assistant]], Headstrong picked a fight with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, saying "[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] don't know nothing". [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] objected to the opinion of the "stupid Decepticon rhino", and a brawl among the Primitives ensued. It was ended when [[Trypticon]] shoke himself to throw the Primitives around. After Sky Lynx and Trypticon had their energy drained, the Primitives split up, fleeing for their lives. Detesting their cowardice, Headstrong declared that he should die fighting, and Razorclaw ordered the Predacons to form Predaking. However, their energy was sucked, only to be restored when Grimlock destroyed Tornedron. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

===Devil's Due ''G.I.Joe Vs. Transformers'' continuity===

===IDW comics continuity===

Ramhorn, in a bizarrely horned tank mode, helped assault the reborn [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. That is until he rain away. A few starblitz torpedos and he suddenly chickens out. WUSS!

===Beast Wars===
====''Beast Wars: The Gathering''====
[[Image:Headstrong symbol.png|thumb|right|80px|I'm horny, horny horny horny]]
On Cybertron, agroup of five symbols appeared on the walls of a room containing a [[transwarp shunt]] device. The five symbols seemed to represent a lion, a bird, a bull, a rhinoceros, and another feline of some variety. {{storylink|The Gathering, Part 2}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Headstrong''' (1986)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-77'''

*'''Predaking''' (1986)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-78'''

===Titanium Series===
*'''Predaking''' (2006?)
:Predaking comes with a FREE molded-on, non-removable, non-transformable Headstrong made of durable [[die-cast]] metal. Bonus!

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Headstrong/headstrong.htm Headstrong at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Headstrong Headstrong's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Predacons]]
[[Category: Primitives]]
[[Category: Timelines characters]]
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Prowl (G1)

2007-08-27T13:33:07Z

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{{disambig3|Prowl}}

:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] and [[Maximal]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Prowlg1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Prick.]]

'''Prowl''' is the Autobot military strategist. As such, [[Supreme Commander|Autobot Commander]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] will keep Prowl near at hand for his indispensable expertise. He believes his dedication to logic and rational thought puts him next in line for Optimus Prime's [[Prime (rank)|job]] and dreams of making grand speeches -- even though in reality he's stoic and uncharismatic.

He really doesn't tend to get along well with his fellow Autobots, many of whom find his strict adherence to military protocol stifling, and his uptight personality sure doesn't help matters. He does not react well to the unexpected and despises disorder. The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who is disorder made manifest, ''especially'' honks Prowl off, and Grimlock feels pretty much the same way in return, only with more swear words. He's very fond of his [[acid pellet]]s, though.

A possible alternate-universe version of Prowl is active during the ''[[Universe]]'' conflict.

:''Spanish name:'' '''Cervo'''<br>
:''Italian name:'' '''Pantera'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

'''Earthforce'''

''(Note: These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel UK continuity. See [[Earthforce]] for details.)''

''Prowl once lamented about the proliferation of newer types of Transformers, claiming these newcomers gave him a headache just thinking about them.''

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michael Bell]] (US), [[Toshirō Ishii]] (Japan)<br>

[[Image:G1_Prowl_Bluestreak_Rollforit.jpg|thumb|left|200px|It's like looking into a mirror...well, not really.]]

Prowl was part of the crew of the ''[[Ark]]'', the Autobot starship that left Cyberton looking for alternate sources of energy only to crashland on [[Earth]]. Four million years later, the Transformers were reawakened by the eruption of the volcano the Ark had crashed in and reformatted by Teletraan-1. Despite being situated in the United States, Prowl was reformatted as a Japanese police car. No one seemed to notice. {{Storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

On Earth, Prowl continued to serve as [[Optimus Prime]]'s right hand man, filling the role of military advisor and strategist. His precision thinking and by-the-books planning served as a valuable counterpoint to Jazz's more improvisational style, and it was up to Optimus Prime to weigh their views and come to a decision.

During an attack against Decepticons, Prowl's battle computer was knocked offline by a particularly fierce blow. Crippled, Prowl extended his antenna to seek out an online computer that he could patch into. He found [[Chip Chase]]'s desktop terminal, and the young human ally momentarily took control of Prowl, animating the massive Autobot warrior with his computer. {{Storylink|Roll For It}}

[[Skids]] and Prowl attempted to stop the mayhem caused by [[Blitzwing]]'s Decepticons, but instead the two Autobots crashed into each other and were temporarily rebuilt into a throne by [[Scrapper]]. {{Storylink|Triple Takeover}}

Prowl met [[Primus|his maker]] in the year 2005, alongside fellow Autobots [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Brawn]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. During a [[Decepticon]] assault of a shuttle run to earth from Moonbase One for energon. He was felled by a single blast from [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]], which penetrated his armour and extinguished his spark. {{Storylink|The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|TMTM}}

Prowl's body was evidently recovered for interment, as his grave was housed in the interstellar Autobot mausoleum. Along with the mausoleum itself, Prowl's remains were later plunged into a red sun as a side-effect of a [[Quintesson]] plot. {{Storylink|Dark Awakening}}

===Headmasters cartoon===
Prowl appears as an extra on Earth, even though he died in the movie five years or so previously.

''('''Note''': Prowl's revival can be chalked up to error, especially since [[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|the Movie]] did not actually reach Japan until many years later. However, he was listed as deceased in [[Dark Awakening]], which did air in Japan, so who knows? Maybe he got better like [[Wheeljack#Victory|Wheeljack]] did?)''

===Binaltech===

When Prowl's [[laser core]] was lost to [[subspace]] in a [[Genetronic Translink|GT]] Transfer accident, his longtime friend Chip Chase volunteered to sacrifice his very own soul in order to breath life into the now lifeless Prowl-2, stating With the help of [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] Chip's consciousness was transported into Prowl's frame. The new entity created in this fusion is virtually indistinguishable from Prowl's old persona, thanks to copies of the original Prowl's [[memory core]] and [[datatrax]], while a separate Nerocomputer handles Chip's thought processes.

===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
:''Voice actor:'' Unknown

:''"OUR MISSILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!"''

Prowl appears in this storyline as Optimus Prime's over-acting right-hand man.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Prowl was an Autobot from [[Praxus]]. After the death of Sentinel Prime, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] called him, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], and others to the ruins of Praxus, where he declared that if the new [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] was insufficient, they would take control of the Autobot military. Prowl was present at the ceremony when Optronix became Optimus Prime, and was restrained by Grimlock when Prime was attacked. Prowl became Optimus Prime's [[Sub-Commander|immediate subordinate]] and advisor. When Optimus ordered a planetary evacuation, Prowl told Prime that there were many voices raised in opposition against it. Prime asked if Prowl's own voice was raised in opposition, but he did not reply. The planetary turbines were activated by Megatron, and Prime left to investigate. As [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] lead an assault on Iacon, Prowl and Jazz lead the defense, and Prowl sent out an order to all Autobots outside Iacon to regroup and dig in elsewhere. After Iacon was devastated by the mecha-forming process, Prime aborted the evacuation. {{storylink|The War Within}}

Prowl was one of many Transformers under the control of rogue government engineer-turned-arms dealer [[Adam Rook]]. He, along with several Autobots and Decepticons, attacked the Smitco Oil Refinery Artic facilty during Rook's sales demonstration to several terrorist organizations. Unfortunately, the invasive-program controlled Prowl killed a helpless human refinery worker escaping from the destruction. {{Storylink|Prime Directive, Part 2}}

===IDW Beast Wars: Ascending===

Prowl appears as one component of [[Magnaboss]].

===IDW comics continuity===
Prowl has been serving the Autobots for a long time, dating back to the days of [[Sentinel Prime#IDW comics continuity|Sentinel Prime]] if not earlier. Currently, he is the leader of a detachment of Autobots that has operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, attempting to foil a Decepticon insurgency, and blindly following the Autobot rules of counterinsurgency. He almost throws [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] in the brig for breaking cover to rescue three humans from the Decepticons, and subsequently refuses to contact Optimus Prime until further evidence of enemy activities is uncovered. He does not willingly believe Ratchet when the medic tells him that the Decepticons have stepped up their presence by constructing a second base.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985/1990/2002/2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''09''', '''TFC-02'''

[[Image:G1Prowl_toy.jpg|left|thumb|I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe...]]

: Prowl was part of the first series of Autobots released in 1984, reusing a mold originally developed for a ''[[Diaclone]]'' Datsun Fairlady Z (280 ZX) police car, with his decals altered to remove the "Diaclone" marks. (The European "[[Classics (Euro)|Classic Heroes]]" re-release retained the ''Diaclone'' stickers, for unknown reasons).

: In 1985, Mexico imported ''Transformers'', but there were some notable changes on numerous toys. Prowl's helmet, arms, and boots turned black, plus his "POLICE" decals became "POLICIA". There was also a wide running change (or just factory error) that left out the black paint on his car hood.

[[Image:Prowl-Mexico.jpg|right|thumb|150px|El Pricko (pronounced "pree-ho")]]

: In 2002, Prowl was re-released as part of the [[Transformers Collection]] series in Japan. This version has slightly-altered decals, and fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers.

: In 2003, Prowl was released as part of the Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] "[[Commemorative Series]]" line in the US. This version of Prowl uses a softer , unchromed black plastic for his rifle and missiles owing to [[for safety reasons|breakage issues]], plus his launchers are completely non-firing. He uses the same decals as the Japanese "bookbox" release.

: The same mold was used for [[Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]].

* '''Prowl''' (Action Master Blaster, 1990)

: A non-transforming action figure, [[Action Master]] Prowl is modeled after his cartoon model with a few toy-based liberties taken. He came with his [[Turbo Cycle]] vehicle, though the main figure was comatible with all other Action Master vehciles and weapons.

===Beast Wars===
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra, 1997)

: Prowl transforms from a lion into a robot, with his cat-butt turning into a "cyber tail claw" weapon. He is able to combine with [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], its package buddies, into Magnaboss.

: This mold was used to make [[LioJunior]].

:''('''Note''': The toy packaging gives absolutely no indication as to who the Magnaboss components are as characters. Their being Generation 1 characters is a [[retcon]] from the [[IDW]] comic series.)''

===Machine Wars===
* '''Prowl''' (Basic, 1997)
[[Image:Mwprowl.jpg|right|thumb|Do you have any idea how fast you were going?]]

: Sharing a mold with ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], Prowl transforms into a Formula-1 race car, and converts to robot mode with a spring-loaded, one-step transformation. His rifle-halves store in his legs in car mode. He --and the entire ''Machine Wars'' line-- was available only at Kay-Bee stores.

: Prowl's usual function is strategist, but, in an ironic twist, in this first non-police car form he's described as chief of security.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]].

===Smallest Transformers===
* '''Prowl''' (2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF-09'''
[[Image:STF_Prowl.jpg|left|thumb|Its just a little prick.]]

: Released in Wave 2 of Smallest Transformers, STF Prowl is the smallest possible transforming toy based upon the original Prowl toy. He faithfully repoduces the transformation sequence for the most part, but due to parts-cost limitations, he has little articulation, his legs cannot separate and his wheels do not roll.

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===Alternators===
* '''Prowl''' (Alternator, 2005/2006)
:''Alternator ID number:'' '''16'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
[[Image:AlternatorsProwl.jpg|right|thumb|200px|You better get a lawyer son...]]

: ''[[Alternators]]'' Prowl transforms into a 1:24-scale Acura RSX car with police lights, opening doors, hood and trunk. His engine becomes a (non-firing) gun, while a clear-plastic nightstick is hidden under his car-mode rear section. He was among the last of the "red box" Alternators, but was included in new "white box" assortments in 2006. The "white box" version of Prowl had additional Acura logos on the rear of the car that the "red box" version did not.

[[Image:BinaltechProwl.jpg|left|thumb|200px|... you better get a real good one.]]

: For his standard Japanese ''Binaltech'' release, Prowl got a different vehicle mode deco based on a real Japanese police car (the [[Hasbro]] version's deco being based more on the original [[Generation 1]] toy), a different spoiler mold, different rims, right side steering, a Imperial chrysanthemum emblem instead of an Acura logo, and gray plastic instead of stony-blue. He was also labelled as a "Honda Integra Type-R", the model's make in Japan.

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* '''Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition''' (Binaltech, 2005)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''

[[Image:Binaltech_Blue_Prowl_toy.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Prowl on his day off...]]

: Like [[Jazz]], Prowl got two different ''Binaltech'' decos released in equal numbers. The second version, known as Vivid Blue Pearl Prowl, is a civilian version with no police lights, a mostly blue interior, a Honda logo (instead of a Imperial chrysanthemum emblem) on the grill, and a solid blue car-shell. His robot-mode parts remained mostly the same color, however.

: This mold (the Japanese blue Prowl variant, combined with parts from American police Prowl) was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Camshaft]].

* '''Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition''' (Binaltech, 2005?)

: The [[Hasbro]] version of Prowl, using the Hasbro red box packaging, was supposed to have been released in Japan as an exclusive to a satellite TV provider. The only notable difference from the Hasbro version was the "Satellite Patrol" markings on his doors. It is unknown if this toy was ever actually released, however.
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===Universe===
*'''Prowl''' (Autobot, 2005)

: A redeco of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl 2]] mold, ''[[Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a Chevrolet Caprice police car with through-axle construction for super-speedy rolling on smooth surfaces. His gun hides as his car mode's tailpipe. Originally only available at Kay-Bee stores in packaging with no sub-line markings, his entire assortment was later repackaged under the ''Universe'' banner and sold through "dollar store" chains like Family Dollar.

===Attacktix===
*'''Prowl''' (Booster, 2007)
[[Image:Tf2-16-400.jpg|left|thumb|150px|I got a big... gun.]]

: Introduced in Series 2 of [[Attacktix]], Prowl is a Captain class unit with the special ability to stun an opposing player unit. His sculpt is based upon his G1 cartoon model with some additional details. His weapon is a '''hugely''' oversized version of his rifle, capable of firing a large silver projectile.

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==Trivia==
* Prowl's ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor also came with additional optional stickers that would identify him as being part of the police forces from existing Japanese cities, namely "Tokyo City", "Sapporo City", "Sendai City", "Osaka City" and "Fukuoka City".

* The original ''Transformers'' instructions booklet shows a visible Japanese label sheet complete with the Imperial chrysanthemum emblem found on Japanese police cars, which did not make it to final product.

* ''Machine Wars'' Prowl's card-art is actually an altered version of the art for the ''[[Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G1)|Jolt]].

* [[Transmetal 2]] [[Prowl (TM2)|Prowl]] may ''possibly'' be the same spark as the G1 character reincarnated... though the IDW series makes this REALLY complicated.

* At [[OTFCC 2004]], Hasbro stated that there was no Prowl ''Alternators'' toy in the works, but some other emergency vehicle (which got a chorus of boos). When no non-Prowl emergency vehicle appeared, suspicions arose, and fans speculated that the Prowl mold was originally intended to be [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. The Alternator's general transformation scheme is reminiscent of the Red Alert mold, but that holds little water in the world of ''Alternators''. Later, a listing for "''Alternators'' Red Alert" appeared on Hasbro's web site, with Prowl's image, seemingly confirming the theory. Careful study of his control art in the ''Binaltech'' version's booklet also reveals that the Prowl head appears to have been digitally added onto the original line-art, due to differing line-thickness. The official ''Binaltech'' guide also contains a tiny picture of the instruction booklet art, complete with a Red Alert head miscolored to look like Prowl.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm Prowl on TFU.info]

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