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Over-Run (PCC)

2010-12-18T10:24:45Z

95.148.9.179: /* Notes */

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Spastic is a [[Decepticon]] [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] from ''[[Power Core Combiners]]''.''

{{mainpic}}

'''Spastic''' commands the [[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticon]] drones. He makes British people angry.

==Toys==
===Power Core Combiners===
*'''Spastic with Stunticons''' (Power Core Combiners 5-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Race Car Drone, Tuner Drone, Armored Truck Drone, Armored Junker Drone

: Spastic is a redeco of [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]], transforming into futuristic race car and a torso mode for his four Stunticon drones to combine with. The Stunticons automatically transform from vehicles to limbs using [[Automorph Technology]] when clipped onto Spastic, and when detached, they transform back to vehicle mode. Like all Commanders, Spastic is also compatible with [[Mini-Con]]s.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
*Spastic's solicitation at online toy stores caused a storm of controversy in the Transformers [[fandom]]<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/weird-news/2010/11/12/uk-transformers-fans-fury-over-new-character-called-spastic-86908-22711513/ UK Transformers fans' fury over new character called 'Spastic', Daily Record, November 12, 2010]</ref> due to the word "[[Wikipedia:spastic|spastic]]" being used in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], and some other regions as a very derogatory word for people suffering from neurological disorders. The term has little pejorative impact in North America, which is probably why [[Hasbro]], when asked about the name, responded that the company was unaware that the name could be offensive and certainly had meant no offense by it. They also said that this toy would not be made available via retail channels in Europe, including the United Kingdom.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbros-statement-about-the-transformer-product-named-spastic/20207/ Hasbro's statement about the Transformer product named "Spastic", Seibertron.com, November 16, 2010]</ref> And then [[Eric Siebenaler]] confirmed that "Spastic" would get a name change even though the toy was ''never'' scheduled for a UK release to begin with.
*The controversy was picked up by tabloid newspapers in the United Kingdom, thanks to a self-appointed white knight: a UK Transformers fan who felt Hasbro should be "taught a lesson" by having the story spread to the mainstream press.<ref>[http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/11/23/how-journalism-works-part-95/ 'How Journalism Works' by Rich Johnston, The Bleeding Cool, November 23, 2010]</ref> The controversy was subsequently picked up by several comedians on TV and the radio.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category: Power Core Combiners Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Over-Run (PCC)

2010-12-18T10:19:26Z

95.148.9.179: /* Power Core Combiners */

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Spastic is a [[Decepticon]] [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] from ''[[Power Core Combiners]]''.''

{{mainpic}}

'''Spastic''' commands the [[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticon]] drones. He makes British people angry.

==Toys==
===Power Core Combiners===
*'''Spastic with Stunticons''' (Power Core Combiners 5-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Race Car Drone, Tuner Drone, Armored Truck Drone, Armored Junker Drone

: Spastic is a redeco of [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]], transforming into futuristic race car and a torso mode for his four Stunticon drones to combine with. The Stunticons automatically transform from vehicles to limbs using [[Automorph Technology]] when clipped onto Spastic, and when detached, they transform back to vehicle mode. Like all Commanders, Spastic is also compatible with [[Mini-Con]]s.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
*Spastic's solicitation at online toy stores caused a storm of controversy in the Transformers [[fandom]]<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/weird-news/2010/11/12/uk-transformers-fans-fury-over-new-character-called-spastic-86908-22711513/ UK Transformers fans' fury over new character called 'Spastic', Daily Record, November 12, 2010]</ref> due to the word "[[Wikipedia:spastic|spastic]]" being used in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], and some other regions as a very derogatory word for people suffering from neurological disorders. The term has little pejorative impact in North America, which is probably why [[Hasbro]], when asked about the name, responded that the company was unaware that the name could be offensive and certainly had meant no offense by it. They also said that this toy would not be made available via retail channels in Europe, including the United Kingdom.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbros-statement-about-the-transformer-product-named-spastic/20207/ Hasbro's statement about the Transformer product named "Spastic", Seibertron.com, November 16, 2010]</ref> And then [[Eric Siebenaler]] confirmed that "Spastic" would get a name change even though the toy was ''never'' scheduled for a UK release to begin with.
*The controversy was picked up by tabloid newspapers in the United Kingdom, thanks to a self-appointed white knight: a UK Transformers fan who felt Hasbro should be "taught a lesson" by having the story spread to the mainstream press.<ref>[http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/11/23/how-journalism-works-part-95/ 'How Journalism Works' by Rich Johnston, The Bleeding Cool, November 23, 2010]</ref> His message board signature image is about eating babies.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category: Power Core Combiners Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Lugnut (TF 2010)

2010-12-16T10:03:47Z

95.148.9.179: /* Battle In Space comic */

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Lugnut}}
:''Lugnut is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] via the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline.]]''

[[Image:TF2010toy-Lugnut.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Atomic robo.]]

'''Lugnut''' is a Decepticon bomber. He is [[Lugnut (Animated)|GLORIOUS]]!

==Fiction==
===''United'' comic===
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===''Battle In Space'' comic===

Lugnut was present during the [[Battle of Autobot City]] engaged in combat with various Autobots.

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*'''Lugnut''' (Voyager Class, 2011)
:Part of wave 4 of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], Lugnut transforms into an amalgamation of various World War II-era bombers, and has a shark-tooth deco on the cabin similar to ''Animated'' Atomic Lugnut. As he is part of the "[[Reveal the Shield]]" promotion, he also has a [[rubsign]]. His tail has a spring loaded missle launcher. Each arm is equipped with an extending section allowing him to perform the [[Punch of Kill Everything]] with both arms simultaneously. This is <strike>awesome</strike> GLORIOUS!

{{comingsoontoy}}

===''United''===
*'''Lugnut''' (Voyager Class, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-14'''

: ''Transformers'' Lugnut will be released in Japan in the ''[[United (toyline)|Transformers United]]'' toyline, with a more detailed paint deco scheme. Notably, he has extensive use of metallic purple paint, to better match the Japanese release of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]], though, for some reason Lugnut's head is purple instead of green.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
* Lugnut's design, we're sure you're astounded to find, is heavily influenced by [[Lugnut (Animated)|his namesake]].

[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]
[[Category:United Decepticons]]

Talk:Mindset (TF 2010)

2010-12-15T14:35:46Z

95.148.9.179: /* Rubsign */

==Mindset's Allegiance==

Are we going to keep it completely hidden on this page? [[Special:Contributions/95.148.10.10|95.148.10.10]] 07:58, 28 October 2010 (EDT)

== Rubsign ==

Is he really an Autobot, or is it a factory error?—[[User:TOM|TOM]] 18:54, 27 November 2010 (EST)
* Does this look like a factory error to you - http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1288154422_Mindset2.jpg? [[Special:Contributions/95.148.9.179|95.148.9.179]] 09:35, 15 December 2010 (EST)

Talk:Spinister (ROTF)

2010-12-14T13:40:19Z

95.148.9.179:

Yeah, it only took 21 years for the name to be reused. Now if they only did G1 Spinister in Universe 2.0..... --[[User:-Blackout-|-Blackout-]] 08:18, 26 September 2009 (EDT)
* I second this motion! [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 21:20, 28 November 2009 (EST)
** You know a new Spinister would just be a repaint of some existing helicopter toy. Even if they wanted to make a new helicopter mold of a G1 character then they wouldn't choose Spinister. Its a shame that this new Spinister didn't get any more toys other than the Legends toy. I'd have liked a F.A.B. Spinister and a Robot Heroes Spinister at least. [[Special:Contributions/95.148.9.179|95.148.9.179]] 08:40, 14 December 2010 (EST)