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Snakebomb (Beastformers)

2011-05-25T16:19:50Z

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:''Snakebomb is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:SnakeBombPoster.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Yeah, I sssure do like tasssting METAL all the time. Thanksss, jerk.]]
'''Snakebomb'''<ref>The English [[romanization]] on Snakebomb's Meiji trading card[http://home.comcast.net/~BattleBeastSD/MGCSnake.html] is "Snakebom". The majority of the other Beastformer romanizations the Wiki has adopted from these cards are otherwise widely open to interpretation; in this case, however, "bom" is assumed to be [[Engrish]].</ref> (スネークボム ''Sunēkubomu'') is one of the [[Decepticon]]-allied Beastformers attempting a brutal takeover of the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], serving in [[Alligatron]]'s army as a reconnaissance soldier. He was born in [[Barāki City]] and is Emperor of [[Barāki]] under King [[Drillfrog]] at some point, but where this fits in relative to his time as an army scout is unknown.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

:''English name'': '''Triple Threat Snake'''

==Fiction==
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor'': [[Ryōichi Tanaka]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Snakebomb.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Onccce a maaannnnn...]]

The Snakebombs were part of the faction of Beastformers that allied with the [[Decepticon]] invaders. During an attack by the rebel Beastformers on the Decepticon stronghold, a Snakebomb leapt out of the nearby river and tried to drag a [[Yellow Giraffe]] into the water, only to be driven away by [[Golder]].

A Snakebomb spied the [[Autobot]] [[Transformer]]s who had just arrived and reported to the leader [[Alligatron]], who in turn reported the news to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].

A Snakebomb spotted [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], who were following a [[Beastformer child]], and alerted his comrades to the intruder. The two were captured and Snakebombs were among the Beastformers who held the two hostage. One Snakebomb, along with a [[Black Turtle]], brought the two to the factory manufacturing a component for [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s [[Transtector]].

An Alligatron and a Snakebomb later spotted the Autobots, who were flying over to the Decepticon stronghold. Presumably this was the same Snakebomb who attempted to attack [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] with a [[Devilbat]], only to be easily brushed off. Defeated, the Snakebomb called out to the newly-arrived Galvatron, only to be accidentally shot at by Galvatron for his troubles. Eventually, the Decepticon Transformers were forced into retreat. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}

===''The Headmasters'' comic===
Hordes of Snakebombs, backed by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] and [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]], enforced the will of [[Alligatron]]. But with the interference of the [[Autobot]]s, the Snakebombs were driven back. {{storylink|Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

==Toys==
===Beastformers===
[[Image:SnakeBomb-MIB.jpg|right|200px|thumb|You can't keep me in here! [[wikipedia:King Hiss|I]] have to fight [[wikipedia:Masters of the Universe|He-Man]]!]]
*'''Snakebomb''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''6'''
**''Accessories'': "Bomb Saberer" halberd

: Snakebomb is an anthropomorphic snake (with other snakes for arms) with blue robotic armor. He came with his "Bomb Saberer" weapon. His [[rubsign]] reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.

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==Notes==
* It is believed that Snakebomb was one of the all-white gumball machine Beastformers released, but no samples have been found so far.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Shield Dragon

2011-05-25T16:19:35Z

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:''Shield Dragon'' is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].

[[Image:ShieldDragonPoster.jpg|right|250px|thumb|You're gunna be dead meat, Little Orphan Annie!]]
'''Shield Dragon''' is one of the [[Decepticon]] Beastformers fighting a war on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is a communications soldier. He also holds the rank of Emperor of [[Jigard]] under King [[Cobrander]]. How these two jobs fit together isn't explained. His place of birth is the [[Dragon Peninsula]].

:''English name'': '''Leapin' Lizard'''

{{--}}
==Toys==
===Beastformers===
*'''Shield Dragon''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''54'''

: Shield Dragon is an anthropomorphic frilled lizard in high-tech dark blue armor. He comes with his "Teleprojector" blade. He came with one of three [[rubsign]]s, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Pangol

2011-05-25T16:19:24Z

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:''Pangol is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PangolPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|What kind of jokes can you even make about pangolins?]]

'''Pangol''' is one of the [[Decepticon]] Beastformers fighting a war on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. He was born in [[Rockland]]. His role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is an "armored soldier" (aren't they all?). He also holds the rank of Emperor of [[West Yutoranta]] under King [[Musk-Horn]], who fights on the opposite side in the war. Okay then.

:''English name'': '''Tanglin' Pangolin'''

{{--}}

==Toys==
===Beastformers===
*'''Pangol''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''65'''

: Pangol is an anthropomorphic black [[Wikipedia:pangolin|pangolin]] in high-tech pale orange armor. His left hand has been replaced with a set of three claw hooks. He comes with his "Living Stone" spear. He has one of three [[rubsign]]s on his chest, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Eagle Killer

2011-05-25T16:19:06Z

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{{disambig2|the [[Beastformer]]|the [[Spychanger]] from ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]''|R.E.V.}}

:''Eagle Killer'' is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:EagleKillerPoster.jpg|thumb|250px]]

'''Eagle Killer''' is one of the [[Decepticon]] Beastformers fighting a war on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. He was born in [[Gape Moodo]], which is at the northern end of the country of [[Nirmudo]]. His role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is a sky maneuvers soldier. He also holds the rank of King of Nirmudo over Emperor [[Baboon]], who fights on the opposite side in the war. Okay then.

:''English name'': '''Harrier Hawk'''

==Toys==
*'''Eagle Killer''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''70'''
**''Accessories'': "Skeleton Killer" sword

: Eagle Killer is an anthropomorphic gray bird of prey in high-tech dark blue armor. He comes with his "Skeleton Killer" sword. He has one of three [[rubsign]]s on his chest, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

{{--}}
==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Drillfrog

2011-05-25T16:18:38Z

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:''Drillfrog is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]] postion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DrillfrogPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|Later, seriously regretted his decision to join the cast of ''Bucky O'Hare''.]]

'''Drillfrog''' (ドリルフロッグ ''Dorirufuroggu'') is one of the many Beastformers who joined the insurgent army under [[Alligatron]] raised by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in order to aid his [[Decepticon]]s in conquering the formerly-peaceful planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His role in the Decepticon-allied Beastformer forces is an underwater offensive soldier. He is aided in this role by the fact that he naturally contaminates drinking water with venom discharged from his body. His hands and feet can support his weight sticking to any surface, and he is a powerful jumper. Presumably these are inherent attributes of his species.

Drillfrog holds the rank of King of [[Barāki]], in whose agricultural area he was born, over Emperor [[Snakebomb]]. One can assume Snakebomb doesn't care for him, since although Drillfrog likes to joke, he has a bad reputation among his friends for saying things that are too cruel. What a jerk.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

==Fiction==
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[Image:Drillfrog.jpg|left|thumb|Horny, horny, horny tonight.]]

[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons came to planet Beast to enslave the population, forcing them to work on a mysterious engineering project. [[Alligatron]] and the Beasts loyal to him, including Drillfrog, became collaborators with the Decepticons, helping to enslave their own people. They were opposed by [[White Leo]] and his rebel forces. Drillfrog personally supervised in the slave pits, whipping his own people if they failed to work fast enough. After White Leo sought help from the Autobots, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s and [[Monsterbot]]s arrived on Beast. Drillfrog watched over the prisoners, [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Danny]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], until they managed to escape. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}

===''The Headmasters'' comic===

Drillfrog accompanied his leader Alligatron and [[Predaking]] in menacing the local Beastformers. When the Autobot Headmasters were captured, he stood guard over them until White Leo shot him in the face with an arrow. {{Storylink|Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

==Toys==
===The Headmasters===
*'''Drillfrog''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''7'''
**''Accessories'': "Log Driller" scythe

: Drillfrog is an anthropomorphic bright green bullfrog in high-tech maroon and dark yellow armor. His left hand has been replaced with a drill. He comes with his "Log Driller" scythe. He has one of three [[rubsign]]s on his abdomen, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

===Beastformers===
*'''Drillfrog''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''7'''
**''Accessories'': "Log Driller" scythe

: Later in 1987, Drillfrog was reissued in the third wave of Beastformers, in new packaging with no ''Transformers'' logos or insignia. His bio card still featured the Decepticon symbol, however.

{{--}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Horny Toad'''

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Devilbat

2011-05-25T16:18:24Z

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:''Devilbat'' is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].

[[Image:DevilbatPoster.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Tim. Tim. Tim. I be Pirate Man-Bat. Arr.]]
'''Devilbat''' (デビルバット ''Debirubatto'') is one of the many Beastformers who joined the insurgent army under [[Alligatron]] raised by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in order to aid his [[Decepticon]]s in conquering the formerly-peaceful planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His role in the Decepticon-allied Beastformer forces is an airmobile soldier. He also holds the rank of Emperor of [[Ringostan]], the country on whose shores he was born, under King [[Beafox]]... who fights on the opposite side in the war. Okay then.

==Fiction==
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[Image:Devilbat.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Hey! Ho! Let's Go!]]

When the Decepticons conquered Beast, the Devilbats were some of the Beastformers who joined them, the only mammals to do so.

During a attack by the rebel Beastformers on the Decepticon factory on Beast, many Devilbats took to the skies, attacking Beastformers like [[Hedgehog]]s and [[Battle Bear]]s. The rebels were drove away.

While [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] tried to get into the factory to save the parents of a [[Beastformer child]], a Devilbat stood guard on the structure. When a [[Snakebomb]] spotted the two, two Devilbats gave chase, but they were ultimately captured by a [[Killer Fish]].

When the [[Autobot]] [[Transformer]]s attacked the factory, a Devilbat and a Snakebomb tried to attack [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], only to be pitifully tossed away. Galvatron arrived on the scene and accidentally shot the two, warning them to stay out of the way. The Decepticon Transformers were eventually chased away. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}

==Toys==
===The Headmasters===
*'''Devilbat''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''12'''

: Devilbat is an anthropomorphic brown bat in high-tech midnight blue armor. His left hand has been replaced with a hook. He comes with his "Devil Waver" poleaxe. He has one of three [[Rubsign|rubsigns]] on his left wing (!), revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

===Beastformers===
: Later in 1987, Devilbat was reissued in the third wave of Beastformers, in new packaging with no ''Transformers'' logos or insignia. His bio card still featured the Decepticon symbol.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Blitzkrieg Bat'''

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Demonkey

2011-05-25T16:18:05Z

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{{picsneeded}}[[Image:DemonkeyPoster.jpg|right|200px|thumb|AAAAAAH! THE EYES! HE'LL EAT US ALL!]]
:''Demonkey'' is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].

'''Demonkey''' is one of the [[Decepticon]] Beastformers fighting a war on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is a demolition soldier. He also holds the rank of Emperor of [[Parumira]] under King [[Little Serow]], who fights on the opposite side in the war. Okay then.

:''English name'': '''Tarsier Tyrant'''

==Toys==
===Beastformers===
*'''Demonkey''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''56'''

: Demonkey is an anthropomorphic light brown [[wikipedia:tarsier|tarsier]] in high-tech dark green armor. He comes with his "Demon Waver" sword. He has one of three [[rubsign]]s on his chest, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Crowmax

2011-05-25T16:17:47Z

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:''Crowmax is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:CrowmaxPoster.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Once ''ThunderCats'' ended, Vultureman became desperate for work.]]
'''Crowmax''' (クローマックス ''Kurōmakkusu'') is one of the [[Decepticon]]-affiliated Beastformers attempting a brutal takeover of the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is Air Staff Officer. He holds the rank of Emperor of Nupal, the country in whose mountain region he was born, under King [[Black Jaguar]]... who is fighting on the opposite side in the war. Okay then.

:''English name'': '''Crooked Crow'''

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
Crowmax is one of countless "offworlders" residing in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

==Toys==
===Beastformers===
*'''Crowmax''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''72'''
**''Accessories'': "Big Hook" scythe

: Crowmax is an anthropomorphic black crow wearing high-tech aqua armor. He came with his "Big Hook" weapon. He has one of three [[rubsign]]s on his chest, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

*'''Burst Sun Special Set''' (Multi-pack, 1987)

: The first Beastformers multipack (still using the ''Transformers'' logo and factions) contained nine normal figures, then one of two special editions of the faction leaders, either a clear-plastic version of [[Alligatron]], or [[White Leo]] with the "Burstsun" rubsign. The box contained no windows, so you didn't know which of the leaders you got until you opened it up.

: The other nine standard Beastformers in the set were [[Black Jaguar]], [[Būpink]], Crowmax, [[Dog Hunter]], [[Dream-Eater]], [[Earthhog]], [[Mingo Kid]], [[Musk-Horn]], and [[Slo]].

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Cobrander

2011-05-25T16:17:33Z

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:''Cobrander is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:CobranderPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|Not Cobra Commander!]]

'''Cobrander''' (コブランダー ''Koburandā'') is one of the [[Decepticon]] Beastformers fighting a war on the planet [[Beast (planet) | Beast]]. His role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is ruling [[Jigard]], the country in whose interior he was born. He holds the rank of King of Jigard over Emperor [[Shield Dragon]].

:''English name'': '''King Cobra'''

==Fiction==
===Series 2 catalogue story===
: Cobrander's soul was trapped in a stone statue which, in the course of an overwhelming military victory for the Cybertron Beasts, was being carried by their flying fortress [[Red Phoenix]]. They dropped it into a deep ravine, where after some time it was recovered by the ghostly [[Alligatron]], who had previously been slain by [[White Leo]].

==Toys==
===Beastformers===
*'''Stone Cobra'''
**''Beast ID number'': ?

: The Stone Cobra was a mail-in figure that could only be obtained by sending in the two halves of a "stone tablet" token. One half was included with the [[Red Phoenix]] base, while the other came in the Burstsun Special Set ten-pack. The figure was produced by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in insufficient numbers to meet the demand, resulting in a second production run. One version has a bare chest where a Beastformer's [[rubsign]] should be, while the other has a sticker of White Leo's head.

*'''Cobrander''' (1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''59'''

: Cobrander is an anthropomorphic yellow-brown king cobra in high-tech purple armor. He comes with his "Mahilacore" weapon. He has one of three rubsigns on his chest, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

==Notes==
*Cobrander's name is a [[wikipedia:portmanteau|portmanteau]] of the English words "cobra" and "commander". This does '''not''' make him [[Cobra Commander]].

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Black Turtle

2011-05-25T16:17:04Z

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:''Black Turtle is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:BlackTurtlePoster.jpg|right|250px|thumb|WAR FORK!]]
'''Black Turtle''' (ブラックタートル ''Burakkutātoru'') is one of the many Beastformers who joined the insurgent army under [[Alligatron]] raised by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in order to aid his [[Decepticon]]s in conquering the formerly-peaceful planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His role in the Decepticon-allied Beastformer forces is amphibious infantry. When his arms and legs are drawn in, he can withstand even a missile attack. However, being a turtle he is slow on land.

Black Turtle gives the appearance of being a placid individual, but he is actually a cruel person! In particular, he likes to pick on fellow soldier [[Badshark]]. Black Turtle holds the rank of Emperor of [[Halas|Halas Island]], where he was born, under King [[Bonga]]... who fights on the opposite side in the war. Okay then.

==Fiction==
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[Image:Blackturtle.jpg|left|180px|thumb|He loves being a turtle.]]

[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons came to planet Beast to enslave the population, forcing them to work on a mysterious engineering project. [[Alligatron]] and the Beasts loyal to him, including Black Turtle, became collaborators with the Decepticons, helping to enslave their own people. They were opposed by [[White Leo]] and his rebel forces. After White Leo sought help from the Autobots, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s and [[Monsterbot]]s arrived on Beast. Black Turtle fought back against the Autobot invaders until they overcame the Decepticons and their allies. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Headmasters===
*'''Black Turtle''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''17'''

: Black Turtle is an anthropomorphic black turtle (dur-hey) in high-tech orange and light green armor. His left hand has been replaced with a prosthetic clamp. He comes with his "Black Spark" trident. He has one of three [[Rubsign|rubsigns]] on his chest, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.

===Beastformers===
: Later in 1987, Black Turtle was reissued in the third wave of Beastformers, in new packaging with no ''Transformers'' logos or insignia. His bio card still featured the Decepticon symbol.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Hardtop Tortoise'''

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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Alligatron

2011-05-25T16:16:19Z

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:''Alligatron is a [[Beastformers|Beastformer]] from the [[The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:AlligatronPoster.jpg|right|250px|thumb|... seriously, what is '''up''' with my left hand? My pinky is longer than my index finger!]]
'''Alligatron'''<ref>Spelling in English on Meiji trading card.[http://home.comcast.net/~BattleBeastSD/MGCGator.html]</ref> (アリゲトロン ''Arigetoron'') is the leader of the [[Decepticon]]-aligned [[Beastformers]], anthropomorphic animal aliens from planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. He is king of [[Lenonia]].

==Fiction==
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Ikuya Sawaki]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Alligatoron.jpg|left|thumb|White alligators, they hold axes like this...]]
[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons came to planet Beast to enslave the population, forcing them to work on a mysterious engineering project. Alligatrons and the Beastformers loyal to him became collaborators with the Decepticons, helping to enslave their own people. They were opposed by [[White Leo]] and his rebel forces.

During an attack by the rebels on the Decepticon stronghold on Beast, an Alligatron was among the defenders, and another Alligatron was the leader of the Decepticon Beastformers, ordering the others to kill all of the rebels and leave no prisoners. Later, when the [[Autobot]] [[Transformer]]s arrived on Beast, a spying [[Snakebomb]] reported their presence to the leader Alligatron, who in turn relayed the information to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].

When [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] tried to infiltrate the stronghold, an Alligatron was standing guard at the entrance.

Later, an Alligatron alerted the other Decepticons of the approaching Autobot Transformers. He fled the scene when [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] shot the stronghold and sent rubble flying. The Alligatrons were not seen when the Autobots defeated the Decepticons. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}

===''The Headmasters'' comic===

Alligatron led [[Predaking]] and the [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]]s against the heroic Beasts on their home planet. His slaughter was interrupted by the [[Headmaster (technology)|Autobot Headmasters of Justice]], but Predaking managed to capture [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm]] for the Decepticons. Alligatron suggested they use the Autobots as bait for [[White Leo]] and the rest of the Headmasters. The arrival of [[Raiden]] and the [[Trainbot]]s swayed the tides of battle, however, and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons abandoned Beast, leaving Alligatron to his fate. {{storylink|Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Alligatron was among the many Beastformers squabbling on their home planet when [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrived to fetch the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

==Toys==
===Headmasters/Beastformers===
*'''Alligatron''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''15'''
**''Accessories'': "Alistretcher" blade

: Alligatron is an anthropomorphic albino alligator with dark olive robotic armor. He came with his "Alistretcher" blade-weapon. Like all Beastformers, his [[rubsign]] reveals a symbol of Fire, Water or Wood.

*'''Alligatron white version''' (Beastformer, 1987)

: A solid-white version of Alligatron was sold through gumball machines in Japan. The gumball versions of the Beastformers appeared to have randomized weapons (or just crummy QC).

*'''Burst Sun Special Set''' (Multi-pack, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Alistretcher" blade

: The first Beastformers multipack (still using the ''Transformers'' logo and factions) contained nine normal figures, then one of two special editions of the faction leaders, either a clear-plastic version of Alligatron, or [[White Leo]] with the "Burst Sun" rubsign. The box contained no windows, so you didn't know which of the leaders you got until you opened it up.

: The other nine standard Beastformers in the set were [[Black Jaguar]], [[Būpink]], [[Crowmax]], [[Dog Hunter]], [[Dream-Eater]], [[Earthhog]], [[Mingo Kid]], [[Musk-Horn]], and [[Slo]].
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Gruesome Gator'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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[[Category:Kings]]
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Killer Fish

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{{Factions|decepticon}}
:''Killer Fish is a [[Beastformers|Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:KillerFish-card.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Killer Fish are attacking!!!]]
'''Killer Fish''' (キラーフィッシュ ''Kirāfisshu'') is one of the [[Decepticon]]-allied Beastformers attempting a brutal takeover of the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His particular role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is staff officer. He's a professional, brutal killer who uses a built-in sonar to track down his targets. He has a personal vendetta against [[Big Serow]], who gave him an injury that still hurts. His rank is Emperor of [[Lenonia]], the country on planet Beast in whose [[Wau River]] he was born, but whether this is a title he earned under the old regime before throwing in with [[Alligatron]]'s rebellion or one gained by overthrowing Lenonia for the rebellion is unknown.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

==Fiction==
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[Image:Killerfish.jpg|left|142px|thumb|Bill Mumy once took me out to see a movie. Didn't have to pay to get me in.]]

{{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}

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===''The Headmasters'' comic===
Hordes of Killer Fish, backed by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] and [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]], enforced the will of Alligatron. But with the interference of the [[Autobot|Autobots]], the Killer Fish were driven back. {{storylink|Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics===
Killer Fish (or possibly "Killer Carp") is part of the front-line assault against [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] [[Air Warrior]]s. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

==Toys==
===The Headmasters/Beastformers===
*'''Killer Fish''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''5'''
**''Accessories'': "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

: Killer Fish is an anthropomorphic carp with maroon robotic armor. He came with his "Killer Anchor" weapon. His [[rubsign]] reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.

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*'''Killer Fish white version''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

: A solid-white version of Killer Fish was sold through gumball machines in Japan. The gumball versions of the Beastformers appeared to have randomized weapons (or just crummy QC).

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[[Image:BF-Perfect6setbox.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
*'''Killer Fish clear version''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

: A colorless-clear version of Killer Fish was made available in two different ways. It was part of the "Perfect 6 Animal Set" —which actually had ''seven'' figures— along with [[Baboon]], [[Cobrander]], [[Demonkey]], [[Eagle Killer]], [[Little Serow]], and [[Shield Dragon]].

: It was also a prize in "punch-box" giveaways, where kids would punch through a paper front on a box containing random ''Beastformers'' prizes in each compartment. Three clear Fish were available per box.

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*'''Killer Fish clear-striped version''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

: Made available in the same "punch-box" promotion as the clear Killer Fish, this version, which has mottled-brownish stripes through it, was only in one compartment per box.

==Notes==
*In the Battle Beasts toy commercial (animated by [[Toei]]), Killer Carp is voiced by [[Michael Bell]] and said words to the effect of, "WWWWWATER! Water puts OUT fire!".

===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Killer Carp'''

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/BattleBeasts/BattleBeasts1.html Battle Beasts info at Super Toy Archive]

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The Autobot Run

2011-05-25T16:07:39Z

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{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=23
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=65
|prev2=A Plague of Insecticons
|next2=The Ultimate Doom, Part 1
|series3=''[[Generation 2 (cartoon)|The Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=6
|prev3=Heavy Metal War
|next3=The Core
|image=Autobotruncanttransform.jpg
|caption=Hey, look! Diaclone Sunstreaker!
|title="The Autobot Run"
|production code=#700-22
|airdate=[[October 31]], 1985
|written by=[[Donald F. Glut]]
|animation studio=[[AKOM]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''When the Autobots perform a race for charity, the Decepticons take the opportunity to trap them in their vehicle modes.'''

:''Japanese title:'' トランスフォームをとめろ! (''Transform o Tomero!'', "Stop the Transforming!")
:''German title:'' "'''Wer ist der schnellste Autobots?'''" ("Who is the fastest Autobot?")
:''German ''Generation 2'' title:'' "'''Die Geheimwaffe'''" ("The Secret Weapon")
:''Russian title:'' '''Гран-при "Автобот"''' (''Gran'pree Avtobot'', "Grand-prix Autobot")
:''Italian title:'' '''La corsa degli Autobots''' ("The Autobots run")
==Synopsis==
[[Image:Transfixatron.jpg|left|200px|thumb|A collection of character models gathers around the Decepticons' new weapon.]]

While watching a car race, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Chip Chase|Chip]] comment on how cool it would be to see the Autobots perform in a race as well.

Meanwhile, in an old west ghost town, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] have completed the [[Transfixatron]], a new device that will lock a [[Transformer]] in the mode they currently occupy (usually vehicle mode). [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] arrives, informing the Decepticons about the Autobot race.

[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] complains that [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is wasting time with the device instead of leading an attack. In response, Megatron tests the device on his whiny subordinate, and it's a success. Starscream is stuck in jet mode and begs to be released, saying he'll do whatever Megatron wants and he's too valuable to the Decepticon cause. Megatron gets bored of Starscream's pleas and frees him. Satisfied with the test, Megatron orders the Constructicons to start working on a second device whose purpose will be revealed later.

[[Image:Autobotrunfinishline.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The guy at the finish line wonders where the Hell his car went.]]

Chip and Spike suggest their race idea to the Autobots, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] agrees, as long as it's for charity. [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] complains that it's a waste of time and a bad idea (as usual), but the Autobots decide to do it. Huffer, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] remain to guard the [[Ark (G1)|base]].

The Autobots arrive at the track and wait at the starting line in robot mode before they compete "in the greatest automobile race in history." Some numbskull in the audience wonders aloud where their cars are. The Autobots transform, and the race is on with a whole lot of trash talk. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] rush ahead of the slower vehicles like [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]].

During the race, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] teleports to a position over the track and uses the Transfixatron on the Autobots, who don't notice. The Autobots near the finish line, but they're kicking up so much dust it's impossible to tell who won. "The real winners are us, folks!" says the announcer.

Next up, the Autobots line up to do some stunts and make "Evel Knievel look like a kiddie car driver", according to Spike. But Sunstreaker's attempt to jump the other Autobots falls short and he has to be saved by [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]'s magnetic powers.

Before they can do anything else, the Decepticons arrive. The Autobots attempt to [[Transformation|transform]], only to find that they are all stuck in vehicle mode. Optimus orders the Autobots to ram the Decepticons, but they simply shoot out the Autobots' tires, fire rays to make their engines overheat and disable their radios. Helpless, the Autobots are herded away by the 'Cons.

[[Image:Autobotrunbyeironhide.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Ironhide must have been giving a Japanese schoolgirl a ride.]]

[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] takes Spike and Chip back to the base, hoping Ratchet and Wheeljack can figure a fix for the Transfixatron ray. As usual, Huffer complains, but a massive bearhug from Brawn gets him to shut up, while Ratchet and Wheeljack get to work.

At the ghost town, Megatron forces Optimus Prime to watch his soldiers die one by one in the Constructicons' second device, a horrific crushing machine, starting with Ironhide. The Autobot leader dispatches [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] to distract Megatron, allowing Prime to ram the crusher, which frees Ironhide. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] manages to send a signal to [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]], just as Ratchet and Wheeljack finish working on a device which will allow the Autobots to transform...a [[Anti-transfixation grenade|grenade]]. (Real good thinking there, guys.)

[[Image:Autobotrunravageattackschip.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Dude, what are you doing? I wanted to push over the cripple.]]

Spike and the other Autobots arrive to save their comrades, but [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] dispatches [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] to deal with them. After a game of keep-away with the grenade, Chip manages to get it close enough to release its energy, allowing the Autobots to transform to robot mode.

The Constructicons form [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], but [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and Wheeljack fire the Transfixatron at the giant Decepticon, causing the [[Combiner]] to separate. The Decepticons retreat, and the Autobots destroy the Transfixatron.

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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (3)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (16)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (17)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (18)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (19)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (20)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (21)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (22)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (23)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (24)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (25)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (26)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (27)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (28)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (29)
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (30)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (32)
*[[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (33)

|c2=
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (4)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (6)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (7)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (8)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (9)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (10)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (11)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (12)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (13)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (14)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (15)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (31)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (34)
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (35)

|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (1)
*[[Chip Chase]] (2)
}}

==Quotes==
"Transform." 
"No, Megatron. You can't mean to—" 
"What's a test without a [[guinea pig-o-tron]]? Transform, I say!"
:—'''Megatron''' selects '''Starscream''' as the test subject for his latest device.

"Uh, probably just energy evaporation from all the speed, maybe... I hope..."
:—'''Bumblebee''' fails physics forever.

"If you're going to do what I think, Sunstreaker, you've got boom glitches in your brain garage."
:—'''Mirage'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s colorful terms for Transformer anatomy.

"Well, guys, what's next? I'm for anything except demolition derbyin'."
:—'''Jazz'''

"I can't change back to my normal, handsome self!"
:—Modest and humble '''Sunstreaker'''

"I knew the racing bit was bad news, but would anyone listen to me? Oh, noooo!" 
"Stifle it, Huffer, or I'll put my footio in your audio!!"
:—'''Huffer''' being an ass and '''Brawn''' looking to kick some.

"Ironic, isn't it, Autobots, that after so many valiant battles, you will meet your end in the crushing jaws of this device so lovingly fashioned by my Constructicons."
:—'''Megatron'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s concept of irony is off.

"Later, guys. It's been really great knowin' ya."
:—Headed for the crushing device, '''Ironhide''' accepts his fate.

"Hey, what's that?" 
"I'd call it a TARGET!"
:—'''Thundercracker''' and '''Starscream''' spotting Roller.

"I'm transforming! I see my true beauty emerging!"
:—'''Sunstreaker''', vain as always.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
* Being one of the Season 2 [[AKOM]] episodes, "The Autobot Run" features several unusual animation models:
** Optimus Prime's "backpack" is white instead of red.
** Huffer has a white outline around his eyes.
** Gears' truck mode is mostly red instead of mostly blue.
** Megatron's gun barrel is dark gray instead of light gray.
** Laserbeak's beak is (sometimes) the same dark gray as the rest of his head.
** The "disk" on Bumblebee's back is dark gray instead of yellow. Bumblebee also has two random dark gray squares on the back of his vehicle mode.
** Prowl is a medium gray instead of white.

Of course, AKOM found lots of less-excusable things to mess up, too:
* This episode's [[transformation]] sound effects are oddly applied, stopping and starting halfway through and even playing over the wrong transformation type (ie, vehicle-to-robot vs. robot-to-vehicle) at times.
* Ignoring the big, paved driveway right next to him, Bumblebee arrives at the race track by ''driving across the grass''.
* That's okay, though, because as the race finishes, Chip nonchalantly turns his wheelchair and ''rolls across the grass''.
* Chip then rolls into Bumblebee, and sits in the driver seat, while still in his wheelchair. Huh?
* After a dialogue section where Huffer complains about the race idea and Optimus orders him to stay and guard the base, he is seen transforming and rolling out to the race. He is not at the race and is later back at the base. However, a number of other characters who do not roll out and are not shown at the base during the discussion turn up at the race.
* For the duration of this episode, actor [[Michael Bell]] performs Scrapper with a very different voice than normal, sounding...well, frankly, quite ''normal'', compared to Scrapper's usual hoarse rasp.
* Scrapper's faceplate doesn't move as he reports the Transfixatron's completion. In fact it doesn't move at all the whole episode.
* Thundercracker's feet are blue instead of black, and Soundwave's eject button is blue instead of white, as they watch the completion of the Transfixatron.
* In the first pan over it, the Old West "town" has no streets! Subsequent shots show it with many more buildings than the handful shown in this shot.
* Missing Seeker insigina:
** Starscream has no insignia as he watches Laserbeak report back to Megatron.
** One of Starscream's insignia disappears as he backs away from the Transfixatron. The other disappears as he transforms a second later.
** When Thundercracker turns from blasting Optimus to fire on Ironhide, he has no back wing insignias.
** He still has none as he walks off with the captive Autobots.
** Starscream's missing an insignia as he fires on Roller.
* As Laserbeak enters Soundwave's chest to report, Soundwave's eyeband is colored white like his faceplate, while his forehead is colored red like his eyeband should be.
* Starscream is missing one of his wings prior to the Transfixatron test. The other wing is abnormally large. The same overlarge wing shape shows up on Thundercracker later in the episode.
* A moment later, in jet mode, Starscream's right air intake is colored as if it extends way back into his fuselage, and has some black details that shouldn't be there; the left intake isn't colored to match. He also has extra stripes on his tail fins. In a wider-angle shot, both intakes are colored with the long length and the extra black parts.
* Even if Shockwave ''was'' supposed to be standing behind Megatron (see Continuity Errors below), he and Scavenger were not standing anywhere near Megatron just a shot or two earlier.
* AKOM reuses the same scrolling cloud background at least four times behind Starscream. To be fair, it would actually make sense for him to be flying in circles at this point.
* In the first shot of the Autobots, Ironhide's entire torso is red. In the next shot, the top of his chest is red instead of red/gray.
* The entirety of Trailbreaker's lower legs are white as he listens to Prime, instead of just the stripe down the middle. The error repeats as the Autobots stand at the race track.
* Prowl has no black detailing on his car mode as Jazz passes him. He's also his correct white color instead of the light gray that AKOM usually colors him.
* Instead of being provided by [[Neil Ross]] as usual, Bonecrusher's single line in this episode is supplied by Michael Bell, using the same nondescript "normal" voice as he uses for Scrapper. The temptation, of course, is to peg this on an animation error that mistakenly depicted Bonecrusher instead of Scrapper, but the script for the episode actually called for Bonecrusher to speak the line.
* As Skywarp transforms to robot mode over the raceway, he pulls the Transfixatron out of [[Subspace | nowhere]], despite it being as large as he is.
* A second later, Skywarp has a yellow stripe down his back where there should be black.
* When Skywarp uses it on the Autobots, the Transfixatron beam effect is not properly animated to glow.
* Transfixed Sideswipe is drawn trying to transform in a way that looks more like Sunstreaker's transformation scheme.
* After the Autobots discover they're locked in vehicle mode, when Megatron laughs the other Decepticons just sort of... vibrate.
* Megatron's eye lasers are the slowest-moving lasers in the universe.
* The Seekers transform and start rolling across the race track. In the next shot, they're suddenly in the air.
* Thundercracker's "gloves" are white instead of black as he transforms above Ironhide.
* Wheeljack's ears do not flash in time with his speaking at first.
* The crusher's lights flash multiple colors as it first activates, but later they only flash white. While the lights ''could'' change colors, it really begs the question of why it needs bizarre flashing lights in the first place.
* Wheeljack and Ratchet gather around Chip at the computer two times in a row.
* As we pan across the captive Autobots at the ghost town, Wheeljack and Bumblebee are among the crowd, despite both being back at Autobot Headquarters at this point. In the same pan, two Starscreams are guarding them. Also, the ghost town has gained a couple of streets and several extra buildings.
* Maybe not an error, but definitely bizarre: Hound gets Optimus Prime's rifle sound effect as he "fires" his hologram.
[[Image:Autobotrungreenteletraan.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Chip Chase always did have the luck of the Irish.]]
* When Chip is trying to locate the Autobots, Teletraan I is colored green instead of orange.
* Soundwave's head changes colors between shots as he destroys Hound's turret gun. (Hound manages to stay off-screen until he's in robot mode later in the episode, sidestepping the need for the animators to remember his gun is destroyed.)
* As Wheeljack explains the grenade, his ears flash, but aren't properly backlit to glow.
* As Spike and company arrive at the ghost town, Ironhide is shown arriving and transforming instead of Ratchet.
* Ironhide's tires aren't flat anymore when he falls out of the crusher's claw.
* Bumblebee has no headlights as the newly-arrived Autobots transform.
* As Wheeljack flees, he fires at a pair of Thundercrackers. One of them teleports away (indicating that it was supposed to be Skywarp.) When he re-materializes, he's colored like Starscream, but still speaks in Skywarp's voice.
* When Soundwave ejects Ravage, the inside of his chest is grey.
* When the Autobots are un-transfixed and transform into robot modes, Brawn is shown transforming with them.
* A series of shots shows the grenade's radiation as concentric circles radiating out. The center point stays in four successive shots, despite only one of them being the point where the grenade exploded.
* As the grenade does its work, a series of vehicle-mode Autobots flash into existence out of nowhere.
* Long Haul's eyeband isn't colored red as we pan across the Constructicons.
* Devastator's combining sequence is screwy. First Scrapper and Mixmaster are shown forming Long Haul's portion of the combiner robot in addition to their own. Long Haul then forms Devastator's upper torso, instead of the lower torso (the chest plate is green at first, then turns its correct purple.) Hook then forms a tiny part of the upper torso, including the head, and... Bonecrusher's bulldozer kibble.
* Devastator has two small eyes instead of an eyeband as he fires lasers from his hand.
* He has two large eyes as he looms over Wheeljack and Cliffjumper.
* As Cliffjumper zaps Devastator with the Transfixatron, the shot suddenly jumps to a slight close-up of Devastator from the exact same angle as before. In the closer angle, the glowing animation effect is missing from the Transfixatron beam.
* Windcharger's face is the same dark gray as his head as Ironhide threatens the Decepticons, and his mid-torso is red instead of gray. The same error repeats during the repair lineup at the end.
* Thundercracker is drawn with his cockpit on the bottom of his jet mode as he and the other Seekers retreat.
* The [[commercial bumper]]s for the second act break feature the theme music for ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'', not ''The Transformers''.

===Continuity errors===
* Why the heck are Spike and Chip watching the race from next to the grand stands, instead of, y'know, ''inside'' them?
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] appears twice in this episode: first when Megatron is gloating about the Transfixatron, then when the Decepticons arrive at the race. Of course, it's ''possible'' that Shockwave came to [[Earth]] during this episode, but the idea of him just popping up and hanging around in the background seriously goes against the established notion that he always stays on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as its full-time guardian.
* Why does Megatron pick up the Transfixatron to aim it at Starscream, when a moment later he can just pivot it on its base?
* The race gets started VERY quickly. Chip and Spike come up with the idea, go back to the base, tell Prime, and apparently the Autobots just show up and demand to race for charity. Granted, some time could have elapsed in between, but ''still''. The Decepticons, meanwhile, are just hanging around in this Old West ghost town.
* How does the dust at the finish line get ''ahead'' of the Autobots?
* When Chip gets Teletraan I to analyse the data on the transforming process, among the images which flash up is a picture of Megatron's crusher. What has that got to do with transforming?
* Hound can ''shoot'' a hologram? For miles? And have it land ''inside a volcano''? What the hell?
* Flying Autobots:
** Cliffjumper gets a rocket sound effect as he comes flying out of the debris.
** Wheeljack uses his wrist rockets to fly, which is one of the few times it's shown correctly.
* Is the elaborate claw/tentacle mechanism on the crusher really necessary?
* At the end of Act 2, Ironhide is a few feet away from the crusher's jaws, presumably mere seconds from being crushed. A minute or more elapses in Act 3 before Prime comes to his rescue.
* Wheeljack states that the [[Transfixatron]] will "cancel Devastator's robot mode", though one would really expect it to just transfix Devastator ''as'' Devastator.
* So... did the Decepticons just leave the transfixed Constructicons sitting there in a pile? They aren't shown retreating.

===Continuity notes===
* This is Roller's third and final appearance.
* This is the first episode where the Transformers formally refer to themselves as ''Transformers''.
* Gadgets and powers:
** Jazz's speaker levels jump from seven to <s>eleven</s> ''eight hundred''. Or maybe he was just tuned in to an AM station.
** Megatron can shoot laser beams from his eyes, especially when he wants to scare away earth germs.
** Devastator's eye beams can magnetically lift a robot into the air. He can also fire lasers from his fingertips.
* Where does the trailer go?
** When Optimus Prime transforms after the Autobots are fixed by Wheeljack's grenade, his trailer shrinks into his back rather than rolling away as usual.
[[Image:AutobotRun madeup Transformer.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
* A bizarre robot of made-up design appears on the screen as Chip begins researching the Transfixatron's effects. It's loosely based on Prime, but with smaller chest windows, a yellow body, and white wings on his back.
* When instructing Starscream to transform out of vehicle mode, Megatron tells him to return to his "root mode". This was almost certainly the result of a typo in the script that was ''supposed'' to say "ro'''b'''ot mode", but it makes a charming amount of sense as a term.
* The idea of a [[Transfixatron|device to keep a Transformer frozen in one mode]] would be revisited over the years in other fictions, with [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]'s [[transformation lock lens]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s [[Transformation virus|transformation lock virus]], the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]' [[mode lock]] used on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], the various incarnations of the [[inhibitor claw]] and [[Spotlight: Soundwave|an experimental weapon]] created by Shockwave.

===Trivia===
*This was one of twelve episodes of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]] released as audio adventures by the [[Germany|German]] company [[Karussell|Karussell Musik und Video]].
* To catch the grenade, Chip just ''stands up'' from his wheelchair. It should be noted that Chip's precise medical condition is never explained, so we have no way of knowing why he uses a wheelchair or how much use of his legs he actually has. A close inspection of the animation shows him apparently ''pushing'' himself up with his arms, but it's really not conveyed very well.
* This is one of three episodes from Season Two which were animated by [[AKOM]] (the others being "[[The Core]]" and "[[City of Steel]]"). They share similar art and animation styles (lots of one-point perspective action shots, scrolling backgrounds, and random zoom-ins), prominent use of the Constructicons, slightly more juvenile plots than usual, and a set of character model oddities such as Megatron's dark gray gun barrel, Optimus Prime's white backpack, and Chip Chase's blue jacket.
* AKOM also has a strange habit of showing vehicle-mode close-ups with painted artwork instead of typical flat colored cel art. Witness Gears getting shot by Soundwave, and Sideswipe and Jazz's dashboards. The same thing can be seen in "The Core", as Chip leans out of a painted Wheeljack.
* A one-time-only bit of Westernish background music, presumably culled from [[Robert J. Walsh]]'s enormous archives, plays across the opening scene in the Decepticons' ghost town.
* Stores in the ghost town: Liquor Saloon, Harrys Bakes, Sonata 3, Cows(?), Hotel, Saloon, Grain Feed, Livery, Glass (which in a visual gag is the only building in its row of three to survive the battle), and RC P&W(?).
* Signs at the race track: Grand Prix, Irel(and?), XAM, HO KY, New Year Tires, Dav-Mac, A&E O(il?), (Go?)od Year Tires, and Fenzoil Lubes. The "XAM" is very likely a reference to the animation company XAM! ("Ex-Ahern-Marshall"), who included their company initials in the background art of various 1980s animated series.<ref>[http://www.povonline.com/2003/News030103.htm#030503a] "NEWS from me: March 5, 2003"</ref>
* Megatron sure does have a sexy swagger as he walks toward the transfixatroned Autobots.
* An early model sheet calls the Transfixatron a 'Satsitron.'
* In an unfortunate foreshadowing, [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] remarks that when they made him, they 'broke the [[mold]]'.
* Seriously, ''guinea pig-o-tron''?!

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;Laserdisc
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1995 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Megatron Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1999 — ''The Transformers'' — Decepticon Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 2 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1 ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1: Vol. 1 (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Bumper Collection Special (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 2: Series 2.1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2007 — ''Transformers'' — Box-Set (3DVDs) ([[Flex Media]]) — German audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 03: Stagione Due Parte Prima ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part One (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume One: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection (Shout! Factory)

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_autobot_run.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

==Footnotes==
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Striker

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:''Striker is a [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]] from the [[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DepartureStriker01.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Striking a pose.]]

'''Striker''' is extremely dedicated to the [[Maximal]] cause. Methodical and deliberate in combat, Striker doesn't need [[T-Wrecks]] and his Dinobot allies to send scores of [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] to the scrapyard. Rumor has it that he's actually one of the first generation of [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]].

Striker's [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]]-given [[technorganic]] body is able to gather and store electric energy with his spinal plates and release it in powerful long- or short-range attacks. His tail can also create ground tremors that send land-bound Vehicons tumbling. In robot mode, his tail becomes a powerful grappling rocket that draws hapless Vehicons into its crushing jaws!

==Fiction==
===''Universe'' comics===
:''Voice actor:'' ?

The [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] called out to the Dinobots and two other counter-Vehicon groups who remained on Cybertron: the [[Wrecker]]s and the [[Mutant (BW)|Mutants]]. As the three groups stood before the Oracle, the Dinobots were given an errand. Striker and the others were to travel to an unnamed planet in order to awaken the "sleeping giant" for a mysterious purpose. {{storylink|Departure}}

However, the mission was a fool's errand, arranged by the [[Quintesson]]s and designed to destroy the Dinobots. At first, the planet appeared desolate and in ruins. Striker grew impatient and belligerent, as he was expecting a fight. But he quickly got one when its former [[zombie|inhabitants]] suddenly burst out of the grounds of its cities, intent on feeding on the Dinobots. The "sleeping giant" was actually [[Trans-Organic]] creature known as the [[Dweller]], one of the [[Quintesson]]s' most dangerous creations! {{storylink|Betrayal}} In the midst of the battle, Striker mysteriously disappeared into thin air, pulled across time and space by [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|The Wreckers: Finale Part 1}}

[[Image:Cauldron-SmokescreenSmokescreen.jpg|left|thumb|250px|These are my evil colors!]]

Striker, the colors of his form presumably corrupted by the [[Pit]], became one of several brainwashed [[Minion of Unicron|minions of Unicron]] in charge of other abducted [[Transformer]]s like himself in the [[Cauldron]], an extradimensional arena within Unicron. When these abductees proved unruly, he and Unicron's four generals would overcome them. He also would hand weapons to the combatants inside, such as before a battle between [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]. Striker would put his skills to use when a group of seven [[Autobot]]s and Maximals were herded into the Cauldron by the [[Cauldron drone]]s. Using his tail, he was able to silence the Maximal [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]. {{storylink|Abduction}}

However, when he and Reptilion attempted to take on gate-crashers [[Optimus Primal]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], {{storylink|OTFCC Live-Action Drama}} he was subdued. Primal used his Oracle-enhanced (but now Unicron-limited) [[spark]] telepathy to reach Striker's inner being, freeing him from Unicron's control. He and many others escaped from the Cauldron and returned to their proper dimensions—in Striker's case, the technorganic Cybertron Primal called home. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

Once on Cybertron, Striker assisted [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]] in trying to remove the Unicron virus from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. {{storylink|Homecoming (issue)|Homecoming}}
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===''Universe'' CD-ROM===
Striker followed Optimus Primal in battle against [[Reptilion|Reptillion]] and his Decepticons. He was ganged up on by [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]]. Following the Decepticons' abduction, Striker looked on in confusion. {{storylink|Universe CD-ROM}}

==Toys==
===Beast Machines===
[[Image:BM-toy Striker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Pokeformers|Solar Beam takes one turn to charge.]]]]
*'''Striker''' (Deluxe, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Tail-weapon

: Striker is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars Neo (toyline)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Predacon (BW)|Destron]] [[Saberback]]. He transforms into a stegosaur and has a third mode that's supposed to look like a dead stegosaur with a giant carnivorous flower growing out of it. No, really. The three "petals" of the flower are spring-loaded and open by pulling on the spinal plate at the tail's base. This gimmick also becomes his hand-held weapon for robot mode. His helmet is evocative of a Native American feather headdress.

: This mold was redecoed to make ''[[Dinobots (toyline)|Dinobots]]'' [[Snarl (Dinobots)|Snarl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Dinobot/Striker/striker.htm More information on Striker at TFU.info]''

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===Universe===
[[Image:TFU03-toy_Striker.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Ironically, his ''Universe'' deco is more understated than his original.]]
*'''Dinobot Striker''' (Deluxe, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Tail-weapon

: Part of the second wave of Deluxe toys, Striker was redecoed as an [[Autobot]] for the original ''[[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' line, given the modified name '''Dinobot Striker''' for stronger [[Trademark]] protection.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/DinobotStriker/dinobotstriker.htm More information on Dinobot Striker at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* If the rumors of Striker being one of the original [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s are true, his stegosaur mode and energy absorbing spinal plates strongly point towards his being [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]].

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