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Beachcomber (Energon)

2008-04-21T01:55:05Z

96.18.35.226: /* Trivia */

{{disambig2|the Energon Autobot|the Generation 1 Autobot|Beachcomber (G1)}}

:''Beachcomber is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
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Always vigilant, '''Beachcomber''' keeps his optics and audio receptors on full alert while on his usualy guard duty for any signs of [[Decepticon]] activity... and for any opportunity to crack a bad joke. Fellow Autobots might have to suffer the occasional lousy pun (is there any other kind?), but Decepticons get the puns AND missiles in the face. Night or day, Beachcomber is ready.

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Energon'' comics===
He made duck jokes.
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==Toys==
===Energon===
*'''Beachcomber''' (Mega, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Left & right launcher rifles, 2 missiles

: A late-series [[redeco]] of ''Energon'' [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], Beachcomber transforms into a large Baja-style buggy with electronic sounds and hood-mounted twin spring-loaded missile launchers, which become hand-held weapons for robot mode. He can also transform into the top half or bottom half of a larger robot, able to combine with most other Deluxe and Mega-sized Autobots.

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==Trivia==
* Beachcomber's colors were used to represent a "powered up" version of ''Energon'' Cliffjumper... even though this toy in this coloration was never sold in Japan. This is not the [[Landquake (Energon)|only time this happened]].

* Beachcomber's head in the ''Energon'' comic is totally made up.

*Shipping in only one case assortment, Beachcomber is arguably one of the rarest toys in the line.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Beachcomber/beachcomber.htm Beachcomber at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
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Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2008-04-21T01:50:07Z

96.18.35.226: /* Leaders Class */

{{nav-energon}}

Following up on the highly successful ''Armada'', the '''''Energon''''' toyline carried over a number of characters in new forms, and added many newcomers as well.

==Overview==

[[Image:Hotshotenergontoy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Energon Hot Shot, a Deluxe Autobot.]]

The ''Energon'' line is dominated by the concept of combination, which pops up in numerous forms. Virtually every smaller toy came with an "Energon weapon", a clear-colored assortment of accessories, which could peg into one another to form larger weapons. The Combat and Mega Autobots can combine with one another in pairs (top and bottom, a source of endless jokes in the fandom), while the Command class combines with a vehicular accessory to form a larger "brute" mode. The line's first Mini-Cons were two teams that could combine. And three [[combiner]] teams in the spirit of the [[Scramble City]] gestalts dominated the line's later waves.

The Energon weapons formed another of the line's main concepts, as the battle for control of Energon dominated the cartoon storyline. The clear Energon weapons feature standardized 5mm pegs that all but a few figures can hold, and the weapons could be pegged together in almost infinite combinations.

[[Image:Energon Cruellock toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cruellock, a Terrorcon.]]

A third concept was the Hyper-mode of the Decepticons, basically a series of flip- or fold-out weapons that could be deployed without the addition of Mini-Cons.

The line introduced two new ostensible factions, the Omnicons and Terrorcons, though in practice these were more subgroups of the Autobots and Decepticons, respectively. They filled the smallest price point left vacant by the Mini-Con 3-packs of ''Armada''.

Nearly all alternate modes are futuristic vehicles or robotic animals. Robot modes are angular and mechanical-looking, continuing the G1-esque look started by Armada but refining it. Articulation rose almost to pre-''Armada'' levels, and the complexity required by some of the combining gimmicks brought forth ingenious and complex designs, though sometimes at the expense of the overall appearance of the toy.

Initial waves of ''Energon'' included three redecos of ''Armada'' toys as new characters: Sideways as Rapid Run, Scavenger as Treadbolt, and Overload as Ultra Magnus. These toys were meant to "bulk up" the early line and did not ship long, making them -- particularly Ultra Magnus -- difficult to find at US retail.

As in the later Beast era, all new-mold figures have spark crystals to display their allegiance. As in ''Armada'', most have at least a few Mini-Con hardpoints. Two Mini-Con teams were part of the line, with Hasbro stating that the runaway success of the Mini-Cons in ''Armada'' caught them by surprise, and that more would be forthcoming in [[Cybertron (toyline)|future lines]].

The line was notable for the fact stores MASSIVELY overordered initial waves of the line, leading to massive shelfwarming for the first two waves. The situation was so severe, Hasbro removed much of the older product from stores' inventory to get the Powerlinx Battles subline to shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. Much of this early stock would reappear on store shelves in "buy one get one" bonus buys in VERY large numbers.

===Homages===
''Energon'' was saturated with frequent and obvious ''Generation 1'' references and homages, presumably intended as a celebration of the ''Transformers''' 20th anniversary year. Among them are:

[[Image:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Scorponok, one of the line's many Generation 1 homages.]]

* [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] is based on the ''Generation 1'' character [[Arcee (G1)|of the same name]].
* [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] shares colors and an alternate mode with [[Beachcomber (G1)|the ''Generation 1'' character]].
* [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] shares an alternate mode and color scheme with [[Springer]].
* [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] is based on [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and his remold [[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] are conceptually based on the ''Generation 1'' characters [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], who were likewise a red firetruck remolded into an orange construction crane.
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], and especially his Galvatron redeco, is based on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] is conceptually based on the giant [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Generation 1 Autobot of the same name]]. His transformable head '''Omega''''s robot mode is based upon that of the Action Master [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generation_1|Omega Spreem]], and the very concept of a detachable, transforming head is based on the original [[Headmaster]] concept from ''Generation 1'',
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] continues the string of blue Formula-1 race cars which are normally named [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. Like his [[Prowl (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]], he's also a police car. (yes, a ''Formula-1'' police car.)
* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] is heavily based on [[Hot Rod|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]].
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] is based on the ''Generation 1'' character [[Scorponok (G1)|of the same name]].
* [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] is heavily based on [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] is based on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s second animation model ("Skyfire").
* [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] shares a double-cockpit jet alternate mode with [[Slugslinger (G1)|his Generation 1 namesake.]]
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] continues to resemble [[Starscream (G1)|his Generation 1 namesake]].
* [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]]'s design draws heavily from the original toys of [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. His colour scheme is based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Skids]].
* [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]'s colors are loosely based on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|the ''Generation 1'' character]].
* The three combiner teams are conceptually based on some of ''Generation 1's'' more famous combining teams. Specifically:
** [[Air Team]] = [[Aerialbot]]s
** [[Destruction Team]] = [[Combaticon]]s
** [[Construction Team]] = [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s
* And, of course, there's Optimus Prime.

A somewhat less convincing case can be made for [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] = [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], but really now, who cares about anything after 1986, right?

===New characters===
A recurring theme in ''Energon'' is that of old characters getting new bodies, often ones with only tangential relation to their former appearance. This has led to fan speculation that Hasbro originally intended these toys{{m-}}specifically, [[Snowcat]], [[Mirage|Tidal Wave]], and [[Demolishor]]{{m-}}to be new characters, only to have that intent overridden by Takara and/or the producers of the cartoon, who made them into new versions of old characters.

The notion is not without precedent. [[Roadblock]] was treated by the cartoon as an upgraded [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]{{m-}}yet Hasbro issued a [[bio|character bio]] which established him as a new and separate character.

Likewise, following in the footsteps of ''Armada'' redeco [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (who was cast as a powered-up Starscream by the cartoon), the redecos [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] and [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] were treated by the cartoon as powered-up versions of characters the molds were originally created for.

==Autobots==
===Energon Class===
'''Omnicons'''
<BR>The Basic-sized Omnicons and Terrorcons come with clear Energon weapons and 'Energon Chips' or 'Energon Stars' that can be attached over their spark crystals. Chips and weapons are red and pink for Omnicons and green and yellow for Terrorcons.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (motorcycle)
*[[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]] (communications truck)
*[[Strongarm |Energon Strongarm]] (jeep)
*[[Signal Flare]] (communications truck)
*[[Skyblast|Skyblast]] (space fighter)
*[[Strongarm]] (jeep)

'''Air Team'''
<BR>The Air Team is one of three Scramble City-style combiners, in which four Basic-sized limbs join a Combat core. The Autobots had one such combiner; the Decepticons two. Each had a unique core design and two unique limbs. Each limb was recolored once to make the necessary four. The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Chips, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.
*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]] (attack jet)
*[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] (bomber jet)
*[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] (attack jet)
*[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]] (fighter jet)
*[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] (fighter jet)
''Combine to form [[Superion Maximus]].''

===Combat Class===
Combat and Mega Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, can also become the top or bottom half of a 'Powerlinx' combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes can freely
inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. The need to combine did compromise the articulation, stability, and appearance of many Autobot figures.
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (rally car)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Energon Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Kicker Jones|Energon Kicker]] (armored human) w/ [[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (fire engine)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)
*[[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] (utility vehicle)
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] (TV van)

'''SWAT Team 2-Pack''' - ''K-Mart exclusive''
*[[Checkpoint (Energon)|Checkpoint]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)

===Mega Class===
*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] (dune buggy)
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (dune buggy)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (space shuttle)
*[[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] (space shuttle)
*[[Treadbolt (Energon)|Treadbolt]] (bulldozer) w/ Minicon [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] (buggy)
*[[Wing Saber]] (stealth bomber)
*[[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] (''Tyrannosaurus rex'')/[[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] (''Pteranodon'')

===Command Class===
Command Autobots each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes; they can combine with these to form a 'Brute Mode'.
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (helicopter)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]] (helicopter)
*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] (shuttle carrier) w/ Minicons [[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] (tractor cab), [[Astroscope]] (space station), [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] (rocket transporter) and [[Sky Blast]] (rocket)

===Leaders Class===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (tractor trailer)

===Supreme Class===
*[[Omega Sentinel]] (battleship/crane truck)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (battleship/crane truck)

===Roleplay===
*[[Energon Blaster]]

==Decepticons==

===Energon Class===
'''Terrorcons'''
*[[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Command Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Cruellock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (hawk)
*[[Doom-Lock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] (Hercules beetle)

'''Construction Team'''
<BR>A loose homage to the original [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] (front-end loader)
*[[Duststorm]] (mobile crane)
*[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]] (front-end loader)
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] (hydraulic power shovel)
*[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] (mobile crane)
''Combine to form [[Constructicon Maximus]].''

'''Destruction Team'''
<BR>A loose homage to the original [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] (missile truck)
*[[Blackout (Combiner)|Blackout]] (helicopter)
*[[Blight]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] (helicopter)
''Combine to form [[Bruticus Maximus]].''

===Combat Class===
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (helicopter) w/ Minicon [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (tank) - ''Kay Bee Toys exclusive''
*[[Demolishor]] (dump truck)
*[[Demolishor]] (tank) w/ Minicon [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (combat car) - ''Kay Bee toys exclusive''
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] (fighter jet)
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] (motorcycle) w/ Minicons [[Nightcruz (Energon)|Nightcruz]] and [[Nightscream (Energon)|Nightscream]]
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] (submarine)
*[[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] (dual-cockpit fighter jet)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (snowcat)
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (fighter jet)

===Mega Class===
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] (armored [[Quintesson]] alien)
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Tidal Wave|Mirage]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] (tank/satellite)
*[[Six Shot]] (tank/satellite)

===Command Class===
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (scorpion based construction vehicle/jet)
*[[Tidal Wave]] (Dark Fleet) w/ Minicon [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] (fighter jet)

===Leaders Class===
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] (space jet)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (space jet)

===Role Play===
*[[Megatron's Energon Sword]]

==Mini-Cons==

'''[[Energon Saber]]'''
*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] (Concorde)
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] (space shuttle)
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] (supersonic bomber)

*[[Energon Saber]] (combined form)

'''[[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Perceptor]]'''
*[[Grindor]] (hoverboard)
*[[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Sureshock]] (four-wheeler)

*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (combined form)

==Miscellaneous==

'''Leader 2-Pack''' - ''Toys 'R' Us exclusive''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Powerlinx Optimus Prime (Deluxe)]] (semi cab)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron (Mega)]] (space jet)

'''Unicron'''
*[[Unicron]] (planet) w/ Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] (moon)

[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Energon| ]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2008-04-21T01:49:29Z

96.18.35.226: /* Leaders Class */

{{nav-energon}}

Following up on the highly successful ''Armada'', the '''''Energon''''' toyline carried over a number of characters in new forms, and added many newcomers as well.

==Overview==

[[Image:Hotshotenergontoy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Energon Hot Shot, a Deluxe Autobot.]]

The ''Energon'' line is dominated by the concept of combination, which pops up in numerous forms. Virtually every smaller toy came with an "Energon weapon", a clear-colored assortment of accessories, which could peg into one another to form larger weapons. The Combat and Mega Autobots can combine with one another in pairs (top and bottom, a source of endless jokes in the fandom), while the Command class combines with a vehicular accessory to form a larger "brute" mode. The line's first Mini-Cons were two teams that could combine. And three [[combiner]] teams in the spirit of the [[Scramble City]] gestalts dominated the line's later waves.

The Energon weapons formed another of the line's main concepts, as the battle for control of Energon dominated the cartoon storyline. The clear Energon weapons feature standardized 5mm pegs that all but a few figures can hold, and the weapons could be pegged together in almost infinite combinations.

[[Image:Energon Cruellock toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cruellock, a Terrorcon.]]

A third concept was the Hyper-mode of the Decepticons, basically a series of flip- or fold-out weapons that could be deployed without the addition of Mini-Cons.

The line introduced two new ostensible factions, the Omnicons and Terrorcons, though in practice these were more subgroups of the Autobots and Decepticons, respectively. They filled the smallest price point left vacant by the Mini-Con 3-packs of ''Armada''.

Nearly all alternate modes are futuristic vehicles or robotic animals. Robot modes are angular and mechanical-looking, continuing the G1-esque look started by Armada but refining it. Articulation rose almost to pre-''Armada'' levels, and the complexity required by some of the combining gimmicks brought forth ingenious and complex designs, though sometimes at the expense of the overall appearance of the toy.

Initial waves of ''Energon'' included three redecos of ''Armada'' toys as new characters: Sideways as Rapid Run, Scavenger as Treadbolt, and Overload as Ultra Magnus. These toys were meant to "bulk up" the early line and did not ship long, making them -- particularly Ultra Magnus -- difficult to find at US retail.

As in the later Beast era, all new-mold figures have spark crystals to display their allegiance. As in ''Armada'', most have at least a few Mini-Con hardpoints. Two Mini-Con teams were part of the line, with Hasbro stating that the runaway success of the Mini-Cons in ''Armada'' caught them by surprise, and that more would be forthcoming in [[Cybertron (toyline)|future lines]].

The line was notable for the fact stores MASSIVELY overordered initial waves of the line, leading to massive shelfwarming for the first two waves. The situation was so severe, Hasbro removed much of the older product from stores' inventory to get the Powerlinx Battles subline to shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. Much of this early stock would reappear on store shelves in "buy one get one" bonus buys in VERY large numbers.

===Homages===
''Energon'' was saturated with frequent and obvious ''Generation 1'' references and homages, presumably intended as a celebration of the ''Transformers''' 20th anniversary year. Among them are:

[[Image:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Scorponok, one of the line's many Generation 1 homages.]]

* [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] is based on the ''Generation 1'' character [[Arcee (G1)|of the same name]].
* [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] shares colors and an alternate mode with [[Beachcomber (G1)|the ''Generation 1'' character]].
* [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] shares an alternate mode and color scheme with [[Springer]].
* [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] is based on [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and his remold [[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] are conceptually based on the ''Generation 1'' characters [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], who were likewise a red firetruck remolded into an orange construction crane.
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], and especially his Galvatron redeco, is based on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] is conceptually based on the giant [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Generation 1 Autobot of the same name]]. His transformable head '''Omega''''s robot mode is based upon that of the Action Master [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generation_1|Omega Spreem]], and the very concept of a detachable, transforming head is based on the original [[Headmaster]] concept from ''Generation 1'',
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] continues the string of blue Formula-1 race cars which are normally named [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. Like his [[Prowl (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]], he's also a police car. (yes, a ''Formula-1'' police car.)
* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] is heavily based on [[Hot Rod|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]].
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] is based on the ''Generation 1'' character [[Scorponok (G1)|of the same name]].
* [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] is heavily based on [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] is based on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s second animation model ("Skyfire").
* [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] shares a double-cockpit jet alternate mode with [[Slugslinger (G1)|his Generation 1 namesake.]]
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] continues to resemble [[Starscream (G1)|his Generation 1 namesake]].
* [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]]'s design draws heavily from the original toys of [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. His colour scheme is based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Skids]].
* [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]'s colors are loosely based on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|the ''Generation 1'' character]].
* The three combiner teams are conceptually based on some of ''Generation 1's'' more famous combining teams. Specifically:
** [[Air Team]] = [[Aerialbot]]s
** [[Destruction Team]] = [[Combaticon]]s
** [[Construction Team]] = [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s
* And, of course, there's Optimus Prime.

A somewhat less convincing case can be made for [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] = [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], but really now, who cares about anything after 1986, right?

===New characters===
A recurring theme in ''Energon'' is that of old characters getting new bodies, often ones with only tangential relation to their former appearance. This has led to fan speculation that Hasbro originally intended these toys{{m-}}specifically, [[Snowcat]], [[Mirage|Tidal Wave]], and [[Demolishor]]{{m-}}to be new characters, only to have that intent overridden by Takara and/or the producers of the cartoon, who made them into new versions of old characters.

The notion is not without precedent. [[Roadblock]] was treated by the cartoon as an upgraded [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]{{m-}}yet Hasbro issued a [[bio|character bio]] which established him as a new and separate character.

Likewise, following in the footsteps of ''Armada'' redeco [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (who was cast as a powered-up Starscream by the cartoon), the redecos [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] and [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] were treated by the cartoon as powered-up versions of characters the molds were originally created for.

==Autobots==
===Energon Class===
'''Omnicons'''
<BR>The Basic-sized Omnicons and Terrorcons come with clear Energon weapons and 'Energon Chips' or 'Energon Stars' that can be attached over their spark crystals. Chips and weapons are red and pink for Omnicons and green and yellow for Terrorcons.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (motorcycle)
*[[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]] (communications truck)
*[[Strongarm |Energon Strongarm]] (jeep)
*[[Signal Flare]] (communications truck)
*[[Skyblast|Skyblast]] (space fighter)
*[[Strongarm]] (jeep)

'''Air Team'''
<BR>The Air Team is one of three Scramble City-style combiners, in which four Basic-sized limbs join a Combat core. The Autobots had one such combiner; the Decepticons two. Each had a unique core design and two unique limbs. Each limb was recolored once to make the necessary four. The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Chips, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.
*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]] (attack jet)
*[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] (bomber jet)
*[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] (attack jet)
*[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]] (fighter jet)
*[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] (fighter jet)
''Combine to form [[Superion Maximus]].''

===Combat Class===
Combat and Mega Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, can also become the top or bottom half of a 'Powerlinx' combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes can freely
inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. The need to combine did compromise the articulation, stability, and appearance of many Autobot figures.
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (rally car)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Energon Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Kicker Jones|Energon Kicker]] (armored human) w/ [[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (fire engine)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)
*[[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] (utility vehicle)
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] (TV van)

'''SWAT Team 2-Pack''' - ''K-Mart exclusive''
*[[Checkpoint (Energon)|Checkpoint]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)

===Mega Class===
*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] (dune buggy)
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (dune buggy)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (space shuttle)
*[[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] (space shuttle)
*[[Treadbolt (Energon)|Treadbolt]] (bulldozer) w/ Minicon [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] (buggy)
*[[Wing Saber]] (stealth bomber)
*[[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] (''Tyrannosaurus rex'')/[[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] (''Pteranodon'')

===Command Class===
Command Autobots each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes; they can combine with these to form a 'Brute Mode'.
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (helicopter)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]] (helicopter)
*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] (shuttle carrier) w/ Minicons [[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] (tractor cab), [[Astroscope]] (space station), [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] (rocket transporter) and [[Sky Blast]] (rocket)

===Leaders Class===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (tractor trailer)

===Supreme Class===
*[[Omega Sentinel]] (battleship/crane truck)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (battleship/crane truck)

===Roleplay===
*[[Energon Blaster]]

==Decepticons==

===Energon Class===
'''Terrorcons'''
*[[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Command Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Cruellock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (hawk)
*[[Doom-Lock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] (Hercules beetle)

'''Construction Team'''
<BR>A loose homage to the original [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] (front-end loader)
*[[Duststorm]] (mobile crane)
*[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]] (front-end loader)
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] (hydraulic power shovel)
*[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] (mobile crane)
''Combine to form [[Constructicon Maximus]].''

'''Destruction Team'''
<BR>A loose homage to the original [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] (missile truck)
*[[Blackout (Combiner)|Blackout]] (helicopter)
*[[Blight]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] (helicopter)
''Combine to form [[Bruticus Maximus]].''

===Combat Class===
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (helicopter) w/ Minicon [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (tank) - ''Kay Bee Toys exclusive''
*[[Demolishor]] (dump truck)
*[[Demolishor]] (tank) w/ Minicon [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (combat car) - ''Kay Bee toys exclusive''
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] (fighter jet)
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] (motorcycle) w/ Minicons [[Nightcruz (Energon)|Nightcruz]] and [[Nightscream (Energon)|Nightscream]]
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] (submarine)
*[[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] (dual-cockpit fighter jet)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (snowcat)
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (fighter jet)

===Mega Class===
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] (armored [[Quintesson]] alien)
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Tidal Wave|Mirage]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] (tank/satellite)
*[[Six Shot]] (tank/satellite)

===Command Class===
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (scorpion based construction vehicle/jet)
*[[Tidal Wave]] (Dark Fleet) w/ Minicon [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] (fighter jet)

===Leaders Class===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (tractor trailer)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] (space jet)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (space jet)

===Role Play===
*[[Megatron's Energon Sword]]

==Mini-Cons==

'''[[Energon Saber]]'''
*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] (Concorde)
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] (space shuttle)
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] (supersonic bomber)

*[[Energon Saber]] (combined form)

'''[[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Perceptor]]'''
*[[Grindor]] (hoverboard)
*[[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Sureshock]] (four-wheeler)

*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (combined form)

==Miscellaneous==

'''Leader 2-Pack''' - ''Toys 'R' Us exclusive''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Powerlinx Optimus Prime (Deluxe)]] (semi cab)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron (Mega)]] (space jet)

'''Unicron'''
*[[Unicron]] (planet) w/ Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] (moon)

[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Energon| ]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2008-04-21T01:33:29Z

96.18.35.226: /* Leaders Class */

{{nav-energon}}

Following up on the highly successful ''Armada'', the '''''Energon''''' toyline carried over a number of characters in new forms, and added many newcomers as well.

==Overview==

[[Image:Hotshotenergontoy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Energon Hot Shot, a Deluxe Autobot.]]

The ''Energon'' line is dominated by the concept of combination, which pops up in numerous forms. Virtually every smaller toy came with an "Energon weapon", a clear-colored assortment of accessories, which could peg into one another to form larger weapons. The Combat and Mega Autobots can combine with one another in pairs (top and bottom, a source of endless jokes in the fandom), while the Command class combines with a vehicular accessory to form a larger "brute" mode. The line's first Mini-Cons were two teams that could combine. And three [[combiner]] teams in the spirit of the [[Scramble City]] gestalts dominated the line's later waves.

The Energon weapons formed another of the line's main concepts, as the battle for control of Energon dominated the cartoon storyline. The clear Energon weapons feature standardized 5mm pegs that all but a few figures can hold, and the weapons could be pegged together in almost infinite combinations.

[[Image:Energon Cruellock toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cruellock, a Terrorcon.]]

A third concept was the Hyper-mode of the Decepticons, basically a series of flip- or fold-out weapons that could be deployed without the addition of Mini-Cons.

The line introduced two new ostensible factions, the Omnicons and Terrorcons, though in practice these were more subgroups of the Autobots and Decepticons, respectively. They filled the smallest price point left vacant by the Mini-Con 3-packs of ''Armada''.

Nearly all alternate modes are futuristic vehicles or robotic animals. Robot modes are angular and mechanical-looking, continuing the G1-esque look started by Armada but refining it. Articulation rose almost to pre-''Armada'' levels, and the complexity required by some of the combining gimmicks brought forth ingenious and complex designs, though sometimes at the expense of the overall appearance of the toy.

Initial waves of ''Energon'' included three redecos of ''Armada'' toys as new characters: Sideways as Rapid Run, Scavenger as Treadbolt, and Overload as Ultra Magnus. These toys were meant to "bulk up" the early line and did not ship long, making them -- particularly Ultra Magnus -- difficult to find at US retail.

As in the later Beast era, all new-mold figures have spark crystals to display their allegiance. As in ''Armada'', most have at least a few Mini-Con hardpoints. Two Mini-Con teams were part of the line, with Hasbro stating that the runaway success of the Mini-Cons in ''Armada'' caught them by surprise, and that more would be forthcoming in [[Cybertron (toyline)|future lines]].

The line was notable for the fact stores MASSIVELY overordered initial waves of the line, leading to massive shelfwarming for the first two waves. The situation was so severe, Hasbro removed much of the older product from stores' inventory to get the Powerlinx Battles subline to shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. Much of this early stock would reappear on store shelves in "buy one get one" bonus buys in VERY large numbers.

===Homages===
''Energon'' was saturated with frequent and obvious ''Generation 1'' references and homages, presumably intended as a celebration of the ''Transformers''' 20th anniversary year. Among them are:

[[Image:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Scorponok, one of the line's many Generation 1 homages.]]

* [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] is based on the ''Generation 1'' character [[Arcee (G1)|of the same name]].
* [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] shares colors and an alternate mode with [[Beachcomber (G1)|the ''Generation 1'' character]].
* [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] shares an alternate mode and color scheme with [[Springer]].
* [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] is based on [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and his remold [[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] are conceptually based on the ''Generation 1'' characters [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], who were likewise a red firetruck remolded into an orange construction crane.
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], and especially his Galvatron redeco, is based on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] is conceptually based on the giant [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Generation 1 Autobot of the same name]]. His transformable head '''Omega''''s robot mode is based upon that of the Action Master [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generation_1|Omega Spreem]], and the very concept of a detachable, transforming head is based on the original [[Headmaster]] concept from ''Generation 1'',
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] continues the string of blue Formula-1 race cars which are normally named [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. Like his [[Prowl (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]], he's also a police car. (yes, a ''Formula-1'' police car.)
* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] is heavily based on [[Hot Rod|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]].
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] is based on the ''Generation 1'' character [[Scorponok (G1)|of the same name]].
* [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] is heavily based on [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] is based on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s second animation model ("Skyfire").
* [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] shares a double-cockpit jet alternate mode with [[Slugslinger (G1)|his Generation 1 namesake.]]
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] continues to resemble [[Starscream (G1)|his Generation 1 namesake]].
* [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]]'s design draws heavily from the original toys of [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. His colour scheme is based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Skids]].
* [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]'s colors are loosely based on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|the ''Generation 1'' character]].
* The three combiner teams are conceptually based on some of ''Generation 1's'' more famous combining teams. Specifically:
** [[Air Team]] = [[Aerialbot]]s
** [[Destruction Team]] = [[Combaticon]]s
** [[Construction Team]] = [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s
* And, of course, there's Optimus Prime.

A somewhat less convincing case can be made for [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] = [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], but really now, who cares about anything after 1986, right?

===New characters===
A recurring theme in ''Energon'' is that of old characters getting new bodies, often ones with only tangential relation to their former appearance. This has led to fan speculation that Hasbro originally intended these toys{{m-}}specifically, [[Snowcat]], [[Mirage|Tidal Wave]], and [[Demolishor]]{{m-}}to be new characters, only to have that intent overridden by Takara and/or the producers of the cartoon, who made them into new versions of old characters.

The notion is not without precedent. [[Roadblock]] was treated by the cartoon as an upgraded [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]{{m-}}yet Hasbro issued a [[bio|character bio]] which established him as a new and separate character.

Likewise, following in the footsteps of ''Armada'' redeco [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (who was cast as a powered-up Starscream by the cartoon), the redecos [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] and [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] were treated by the cartoon as powered-up versions of characters the molds were originally created for.

==Autobots==
===Energon Class===
'''Omnicons'''
<BR>The Basic-sized Omnicons and Terrorcons come with clear Energon weapons and 'Energon Chips' or 'Energon Stars' that can be attached over their spark crystals. Chips and weapons are red and pink for Omnicons and green and yellow for Terrorcons.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (motorcycle)
*[[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]] (communications truck)
*[[Strongarm |Energon Strongarm]] (jeep)
*[[Signal Flare]] (communications truck)
*[[Skyblast|Skyblast]] (space fighter)
*[[Strongarm]] (jeep)

'''Air Team'''
<BR>The Air Team is one of three Scramble City-style combiners, in which four Basic-sized limbs join a Combat core. The Autobots had one such combiner; the Decepticons two. Each had a unique core design and two unique limbs. Each limb was recolored once to make the necessary four. The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Chips, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.
*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]] (attack jet)
*[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] (bomber jet)
*[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] (attack jet)
*[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]] (fighter jet)
*[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] (fighter jet)
''Combine to form [[Superion Maximus]].''

===Combat Class===
Combat and Mega Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, can also become the top or bottom half of a 'Powerlinx' combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes can freely
inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. The need to combine did compromise the articulation, stability, and appearance of many Autobot figures.
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (rally car)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Energon Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Kicker Jones|Energon Kicker]] (armored human) w/ [[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (fire engine)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)
*[[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] (utility vehicle)
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] (TV van)

'''SWAT Team 2-Pack''' - ''K-Mart exclusive''
*[[Checkpoint (Energon)|Checkpoint]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)

===Mega Class===
*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] (dune buggy)
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (dune buggy)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (space shuttle)
*[[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] (space shuttle)
*[[Treadbolt (Energon)|Treadbolt]] (bulldozer) w/ Minicon [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] (buggy)
*[[Wing Saber]] (stealth bomber)
*[[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] (''Tyrannosaurus rex'')/[[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] (''Pteranodon'')

===Command Class===
Command Autobots each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes; they can combine with these to form a 'Brute Mode'.
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (helicopter)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]] (helicopter)
*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] (shuttle carrier) w/ Minicons [[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] (tractor cab), [[Astroscope]] (space station), [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] (rocket transporter) and [[Sky Blast]] (rocket)

===Leaders Class===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (tractor trailer)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (space jet)
*[[Galvatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] (Megatron redeco)

===Supreme Class===
*[[Omega Sentinel]] (battleship/crane truck)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (battleship/crane truck)

===Roleplay===
*[[Energon Blaster]]

==Decepticons==

===Energon Class===
'''Terrorcons'''
*[[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Command Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Cruellock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (hawk)
*[[Doom-Lock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] (Hercules beetle)

'''Construction Team'''
<BR>A loose homage to the original [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] (front-end loader)
*[[Duststorm]] (mobile crane)
*[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]] (front-end loader)
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] (hydraulic power shovel)
*[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] (mobile crane)
''Combine to form [[Constructicon Maximus]].''

'''Destruction Team'''
<BR>A loose homage to the original [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] (missile truck)
*[[Blackout (Combiner)|Blackout]] (helicopter)
*[[Blight]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] (helicopter)
''Combine to form [[Bruticus Maximus]].''

===Combat Class===
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (helicopter) w/ Minicon [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (tank) - ''Kay Bee Toys exclusive''
*[[Demolishor]] (dump truck)
*[[Demolishor]] (tank) w/ Minicon [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (combat car) - ''Kay Bee toys exclusive''
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] (fighter jet)
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] (motorcycle) w/ Minicons [[Nightcruz (Energon)|Nightcruz]] and [[Nightscream (Energon)|Nightscream]]
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] (submarine)
*[[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] (dual-cockpit fighter jet)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (snowcat)
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (fighter jet)

===Mega Class===
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] (armored [[Quintesson]] alien)
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Tidal Wave|Mirage]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] (tank/satellite)
*[[Six Shot]] (tank/satellite)

===Command Class===
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (scorpion based construction vehicle/jet)
*[[Tidal Wave]] (Dark Fleet) w/ Minicon [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] (fighter jet)

===Leaders Class===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (tractor trailer)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] (space jet)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (space jet)

===Role Play===
*[[Megatron's Energon Sword]]

==Mini-Cons==

'''[[Energon Saber]]'''
*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] (Concorde)
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] (space shuttle)
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] (supersonic bomber)

*[[Energon Saber]] (combined form)

'''[[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Perceptor]]'''
*[[Grindor]] (hoverboard)
*[[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Sureshock]] (four-wheeler)

*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (combined form)

==Miscellaneous==

'''Leader 2-Pack''' - ''Toys 'R' Us exclusive''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Powerlinx Optimus Prime (Deluxe)]] (semi cab)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron (Mega)]] (space jet)

'''Unicron'''
*[[Unicron]] (planet) w/ Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] (moon)

[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Energon| ]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2008-04-21T01:32:42Z

96.18.35.226: /* Leaders Class */

{{nav-energon}}

Following up on the highly successful ''Armada'', the '''''Energon''''' toyline carried over a number of characters in new forms, and added many newcomers as well.

==Overview==

[[Image:Hotshotenergontoy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Energon Hot Shot, a Deluxe Autobot.]]

The ''Energon'' line is dominated by the concept of combination, which pops up in numerous forms. Virtually every smaller toy came with an "Energon weapon", a clear-colored assortment of accessories, which could peg into one another to form larger weapons. The Combat and Mega Autobots can combine with one another in pairs (top and bottom, a source of endless jokes in the fandom), while the Command class combines with a vehicular accessory to form a larger "brute" mode. The line's first Mini-Cons were two teams that could combine. And three [[combiner]] teams in the spirit of the [[Scramble City]] gestalts dominated the line's later waves.

The Energon weapons formed another of the line's main concepts, as the battle for control of Energon dominated the cartoon storyline. The clear Energon weapons feature standardized 5mm pegs that all but a few figures can hold, and the weapons could be pegged together in almost infinite combinations.

[[Image:Energon Cruellock toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cruellock, a Terrorcon.]]

A third concept was the Hyper-mode of the Decepticons, basically a series of flip- or fold-out weapons that could be deployed without the addition of Mini-Cons.

The line introduced two new ostensible factions, the Omnicons and Terrorcons, though in practice these were more subgroups of the Autobots and Decepticons, respectively. They filled the smallest price point left vacant by the Mini-Con 3-packs of ''Armada''.

Nearly all alternate modes are futuristic vehicles or robotic animals. Robot modes are angular and mechanical-looking, continuing the G1-esque look started by Armada but refining it. Articulation rose almost to pre-''Armada'' levels, and the complexity required by some of the combining gimmicks brought forth ingenious and complex designs, though sometimes at the expense of the overall appearance of the toy.

Initial waves of ''Energon'' included three redecos of ''Armada'' toys as new characters: Sideways as Rapid Run, Scavenger as Treadbolt, and Overload as Ultra Magnus. These toys were meant to "bulk up" the early line and did not ship long, making them -- particularly Ultra Magnus -- difficult to find at US retail.

As in the later Beast era, all new-mold figures have spark crystals to display their allegiance. As in ''Armada'', most have at least a few Mini-Con hardpoints. Two Mini-Con teams were part of the line, with Hasbro stating that the runaway success of the Mini-Cons in ''Armada'' caught them by surprise, and that more would be forthcoming in [[Cybertron (toyline)|future lines]].

The line was notable for the fact stores MASSIVELY overordered initial waves of the line, leading to massive shelfwarming for the first two waves. The situation was so severe, Hasbro removed much of the older product from stores' inventory to get the Powerlinx Battles subline to shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. Much of this early stock would reappear on store shelves in "buy one get one" bonus buys in VERY large numbers.

===Homages===
''Energon'' was saturated with frequent and obvious ''Generation 1'' references and homages, presumably intended as a celebration of the ''Transformers''' 20th anniversary year. Among them are:

[[Image:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Scorponok, one of the line's many Generation 1 homages.]]

* [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] is based on the ''Generation 1'' character [[Arcee (G1)|of the same name]].
* [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] shares colors and an alternate mode with [[Beachcomber (G1)|the ''Generation 1'' character]].
* [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] shares an alternate mode and color scheme with [[Springer]].
* [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] is based on [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and his remold [[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] are conceptually based on the ''Generation 1'' characters [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], who were likewise a red firetruck remolded into an orange construction crane.
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], and especially his Galvatron redeco, is based on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] is conceptually based on the giant [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Generation 1 Autobot of the same name]]. His transformable head '''Omega''''s robot mode is based upon that of the Action Master [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generation_1|Omega Spreem]], and the very concept of a detachable, transforming head is based on the original [[Headmaster]] concept from ''Generation 1'',
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] continues the string of blue Formula-1 race cars which are normally named [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. Like his [[Prowl (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]], he's also a police car. (yes, a ''Formula-1'' police car.)
* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] is heavily based on [[Hot Rod|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]].
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] is based on the ''Generation 1'' character [[Scorponok (G1)|of the same name]].
* [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] is heavily based on [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] is based on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s second animation model ("Skyfire").
* [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] shares a double-cockpit jet alternate mode with [[Slugslinger (G1)|his Generation 1 namesake.]]
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] continues to resemble [[Starscream (G1)|his Generation 1 namesake]].
* [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]]'s design draws heavily from the original toys of [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. His colour scheme is based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Skids]].
* [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]'s colors are loosely based on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|the ''Generation 1'' character]].
* The three combiner teams are conceptually based on some of ''Generation 1's'' more famous combining teams. Specifically:
** [[Air Team]] = [[Aerialbot]]s
** [[Destruction Team]] = [[Combaticon]]s
** [[Construction Team]] = [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s
* And, of course, there's Optimus Prime.

A somewhat less convincing case can be made for [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] = [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], but really now, who cares about anything after 1986, right?

===New characters===
A recurring theme in ''Energon'' is that of old characters getting new bodies, often ones with only tangential relation to their former appearance. This has led to fan speculation that Hasbro originally intended these toys{{m-}}specifically, [[Snowcat]], [[Mirage|Tidal Wave]], and [[Demolishor]]{{m-}}to be new characters, only to have that intent overridden by Takara and/or the producers of the cartoon, who made them into new versions of old characters.

The notion is not without precedent. [[Roadblock]] was treated by the cartoon as an upgraded [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]{{m-}}yet Hasbro issued a [[bio|character bio]] which established him as a new and separate character.

Likewise, following in the footsteps of ''Armada'' redeco [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (who was cast as a powered-up Starscream by the cartoon), the redecos [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] and [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] were treated by the cartoon as powered-up versions of characters the molds were originally created for.

==Autobots==
===Energon Class===
'''Omnicons'''
<BR>The Basic-sized Omnicons and Terrorcons come with clear Energon weapons and 'Energon Chips' or 'Energon Stars' that can be attached over their spark crystals. Chips and weapons are red and pink for Omnicons and green and yellow for Terrorcons.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (motorcycle)
*[[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]] (communications truck)
*[[Strongarm |Energon Strongarm]] (jeep)
*[[Signal Flare]] (communications truck)
*[[Skyblast|Skyblast]] (space fighter)
*[[Strongarm]] (jeep)

'''Air Team'''
<BR>The Air Team is one of three Scramble City-style combiners, in which four Basic-sized limbs join a Combat core. The Autobots had one such combiner; the Decepticons two. Each had a unique core design and two unique limbs. Each limb was recolored once to make the necessary four. The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Chips, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.
*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]] (attack jet)
*[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] (bomber jet)
*[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] (attack jet)
*[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]] (fighter jet)
*[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] (fighter jet)
''Combine to form [[Superion Maximus]].''

===Combat Class===
Combat and Mega Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, can also become the top or bottom half of a 'Powerlinx' combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes can freely
inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. The need to combine did compromise the articulation, stability, and appearance of many Autobot figures.
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (rally car)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Energon Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Kicker Jones|Energon Kicker]] (armored human) w/ [[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (fire engine)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)
*[[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] (utility vehicle)
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] (TV van)

'''SWAT Team 2-Pack''' - ''K-Mart exclusive''
*[[Checkpoint (Energon)|Checkpoint]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)

===Mega Class===
*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] (dune buggy)
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (dune buggy)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (space shuttle)
*[[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] (space shuttle)
*[[Treadbolt (Energon)|Treadbolt]] (bulldozer) w/ Minicon [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] (buggy)
*[[Wing Saber]] (stealth bomber)
*[[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] (''Tyrannosaurus rex'')/[[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] (''Pteranodon'')

===Command Class===
Command Autobots each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes; they can combine with these to form a 'Brute Mode'.
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (helicopter)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]] (helicopter)
*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] (shuttle carrier) w/ Minicons [[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] (tractor cab), [[Astroscope]] (space station), [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] (rocket transporter) and [[Sky Blast]] (rocket)

===Leaders Class===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (tractor trailer)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (space jet)
*[[Galvatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] (Megatron redeco)

===Supreme Class===
*[[Omega Sentinel]] (battleship/crane truck)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (battleship/crane truck)

===Roleplay===
*[[Energon Blaster]]

==Decepticons==

===Energon Class===
'''Terrorcons'''
*[[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Command Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Cruellock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (hawk)
*[[Doom-Lock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] (Hercules beetle)

'''Construction Team'''
<BR>A loose homage to the original [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] (front-end loader)
*[[Duststorm]] (mobile crane)
*[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]] (front-end loader)
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] (hydraulic power shovel)
*[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] (mobile crane)
''Combine to form [[Constructicon Maximus]].''

'''Destruction Team'''
<BR>A loose homage to the original [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] (missile truck)
*[[Blackout (Combiner)|Blackout]] (helicopter)
*[[Blight]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] (helicopter)
''Combine to form [[Bruticus Maximus]].''

===Combat Class===
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (helicopter) w/ Minicon [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (tank) - ''Kay Bee Toys exclusive''
*[[Demolishor]] (dump truck)
*[[Demolishor]] (tank) w/ Minicon [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (combat car) - ''Kay Bee toys exclusive''
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] (fighter jet)
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] (motorcycle) w/ Minicons [[Nightcruz (Energon)|Nightcruz]] and [[Nightscream (Energon)|Nightscream]]
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] (submarine)
*[[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] (dual-cockpit fighter jet)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (snowcat)
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (fighter jet)

===Mega Class===
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] (armored [[Quintesson]] alien)
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Tidal Wave|Mirage]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] (tank/satellite)
*[[Six Shot]] (tank/satellite)

===Command Class===
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (scorpion based construction vehicle/jet)
*[[Tidal Wave]] (Dark Fleet) w/ Minicon [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] (fighter jet)

===Leaders Class===
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] (space jet)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (space jet)

===Role Play===
*[[Megatron's Energon Sword]]

==Mini-Cons==

'''[[Energon Saber]]'''
*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] (Concorde)
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] (space shuttle)
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] (supersonic bomber)

*[[Energon Saber]] (combined form)

'''[[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Perceptor]]'''
*[[Grindor]] (hoverboard)
*[[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Sureshock]] (four-wheeler)

*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (combined form)

==Miscellaneous==

'''Leader 2-Pack''' - ''Toys 'R' Us exclusive''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Powerlinx Optimus Prime (Deluxe)]] (semi cab)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron (Mega)]] (space jet)

'''Unicron'''
*[[Unicron]] (planet) w/ Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] (moon)

[[Category:Toys]]
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Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2008-04-21T01:30:26Z

96.18.35.226: /* Overview */

Transformers: Energon (mini-comic)

2008-04-21T01:23:31Z

96.18.35.226: /* Notes */

{{nav-energon}}

Continuing the marketing direction of ''Armada'', the ''Energon'' toyline included as series of 4 '''mini-comics''' rolled out as the line progressed. Written and illustrated by [[Dreamwave]], the mini-comics were printed back-to-back with a [[catalog]] featuring the current waves of ''Energon'' toys. None of them have any overt link to any other ''Energon'' fiction.

==Volume 1==
[[Image:energon-minicomic1.jpg|thumb|Why do you gotta keep starin' at my knee?!]]

Somewhere on Planet Earth, Hot Shot and Strongarm find a big yellow puddle of energon lying around in the desert. Before they can radio its location in, a pack of Battle Ravage drones attack the pair. But the battle is just a diversion; while the Autobots fight, other drones have been absorbing the energon.

Scorponok arrives to harass the pair further, ordering the drones to fashion an energon weapon for him. Strongarm soaks up enough of the energon to create a weapon for Hot Shot, which he uses to bash Scorponok aside. But with the energon secured, Scorponok simply calls a retreat. Hot Shot and Strongarm take some solace that they have faced "the toughest Decepticon" and survived.

But somewhere, deep inside Unicron, from a fiery portal steps the reborn form of...Megatron!
===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (1)
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (2)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] (3)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scroponok]] (4)
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (5)

|}

===Notes===
* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' Wave 1 toys.
* Megatron appears in colors decided by the colorist, as his colors were either not yet finalized or had not been made available to the artists.

{{-}}

==Volume 2==
[[Image:energon-minicomic2.jpg|thumb|The Autobots won simply because Megatron burned his foot.]]

The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are tasked with the mission to save Earth's energon, but their task is made difficult by the Decepticons, led by Megatron. Will either side win the battle? Only time will tell.

On a tall hill on Earth, Inferno and Prowl find a horde of energon and decide to build an energon tower on the site. Landmine, however, lags behind, complaining that he's almost getting a "spark attack" from climbing the hill. Prowl initiates a hologram, showing how the energon tower will appear on the hill. Landmine contacts Optimus Prime for permission to build the energon tower. Optimus denies the request, citing Decepticon activity in the area.

Nearby, Megatron laughs at the attempt of erecting energon towers to keep the energon from him and orders the flock of Divebombs surrounding him to attack. Landmine, alarmed by Optimus's mention of nearby Decepticon activity, warns the other two Autobots, but the warning comes too late, as the Divebombs are in plain sight. To battle all the Divebombs, Inferno and Prowl Powerlinx and Landmine transforms into Brute Mode. In the meantime, Megatron flies overhead and shoots at the Autobots. However, Powerlinx Inferno manages to shoot him out of the sky, sending him crashing to the ground. Down but not out, Megatron reveals that the battle was a distraction, allowing his Insecticons to absorb the energon. Faced with unrelenting numbers, the Autobots retreat. Gloating, Megatron tells the Autobots to tell Optimus that he will not stop until all of Earth's energon is his.

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (2)
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (3)
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (4)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (7)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (8)
* [[Skyblast]] (10)
* [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (12)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (5)
* [[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] (6)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (9)
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (11)
* [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (13)
* "[[Insecticon (Energon)|Terrorcon Beetle]]" (14)

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Unicron]] (1)
|}

===Notes===
* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' wave 2 toys, along with 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, ''Alternators'' Side Swipe, and ''Universe'' toys.
*The combination of Inferno and Prowl is bizarrely referred to as "Powerlinx". As in, "Run for cover Powerlinx!"
*The Insecticons are not referred to by name. Instead, they are called "Terrorcon Beetles".

{{-}}

==Volume 3==
[[Image:energon-minicomic3.jpg|thumb|An enormous, blinding blaze of laser blasts is far more important than whatever it is the characters are doing.]]

Mission clock running, 00:01. From orbit, Shockblast neutralizes the defenses of an Autobot energon refinery, allowing Slugslinger and Sharkticon to enter while Mirage patrols the exterior.

Mission clock: 02:11. The two Decepticons slip past an apparently inert sentry drone. They plan to modify the pipeline flows to destroy Autobot City and capture the refinery to boot. Unfortunately, they come under attack from Bulkhead and Tow-Line.

Mission clock: 04:07. Mirage comes racing in to help, only to get stopped by the formerly "inert" Omega Supreme. Sharkticon attempts to cut out, but Omega nails him and the orbiting Shockblast with a single shot. Though the Autobots are victorious, Tow-Line notes that they can never rest as long as the Decepticons seek control of Earth's energon. Mission clock: 05:27.

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (4)
* [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (5)
* [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] (6)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] (1)
* [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] (2)
* [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] (3)

|}

===Notes===
* It's very difficult to tell what Sharkticon and Slugslinger are reacting to when they see Omega Supreme. Only the inside portion of his legs are shown in the scene, and at no point are his legs visible when the rest of him is on-panel.
* Though uncredited, the story format and dialog both resemble Simon Furman's style. ("That's Slugslinger's wings clipped!" "Shockblast, it's all gone to—EEAG!") Furman was also writing the main Dreamwave ''Energon'' comic at the time.
* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the various "Energon" redecos and the later new-mold Combat-class toys.
*This minicomic was never released with any of Japan's Superlink figures, due mostly to the fact the comic focused almost entirely on toys that were not released in Japan.
*The toy catalog portion was included with early runs of the Transformers Energon DVDs offered by Paramount Home Video.

{{-}}

==Volume 4==
[[Image:energon-minicomic4.jpg|thumb|I hate that logo. I'm gonna punch it. Just ''because!'']]
The Autobots and Decepticons had been locked in an epic war until energon was discovered on Earth. Now both sides fight for control, and the '''Powerlinx Battles''' have begun!

Optimus Prime and Hot Shot are down, with Megatron, Snowcat, Mirage, Demolishor and Shockblast all standing ready to finish them. But just as all seems lost, Wing Saber arrives, combining with Prime. The pair blows away the Decepticons, then switches to flight mode as Megatron attacks from the air. Megatron is shocked that his foe can fly now, but Prime informs him that "with teamwork, you can do anything Megatron." [''sic'']

Prime speculates that Wing Saber will enable them to protect the area's energon.

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Mini-Con]]s
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (3)
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (5)
* [[Optimus (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Wing Saber]] (13)
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (14)
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (15)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Constructicon Maximus]] (1)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (7)
* [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (8)
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (9)
* [[Tidal Wave|Mirage]] (10)
* [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] (11)
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (12)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
* [[Kicker]] (4)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (2)

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Unicron]] (16)
|}

===Notes===
* As [[Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown at this point, the comic is a translation of one that came with the ''Superlink'' edition of Wing Saber, in a noticeably different art style.
* It appears that all the love and care that went into the cartoon dub was likewise applied to this comic. Choice dialog selections include "Megatron is flying in fast!" and "You're flying? Optimus can't fly! What is happening?"
* [[Energon (cartoon)|Pain count]]:
**Let's do it: 1
**It's time to: 1
**We're a team: 1
**You're just in time: 1
* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.
* The binding of at least one of these booklets has been observed to come apart despite ''careful storage'' and ''minimal use''.
* This mini-comic was also available as a "Conventions 2004 Exclusive Mini Comic" in a larger format, paired with the Volume 3 catalog. The convention version featured a fold-out front cover with conceptual design sketches of various Energon toys. The actual comic was missing the first introductory page, however.

==External link==
*[http://www.insecticons.com/ae-toycomics.html Energon mini-comic scans at insecticons.com.]

[[Category:Comics]]
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Ratchet (Animated)

2008-03-16T18:16:48Z

96.18.35.226: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Ratchet}}
:''Ratchet is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:AniRatchetPromoModel.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Rassa-frassa KIDS with their loud music and their rocket-powered axes...]]

'''Ratchet''' is one of the oldest Autobots on [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]'s team. He's also second in command. Though sporting a bit of paunch, he's a true veteran. Having served as a [[medibot]] millions of years ago in the Great War, he's the only one of the group to have seen real combat before. Old wounds, both physical and mental, have made him bitter, mostly in regards to heroism. A leader figure for his comrades, he's got a bit of a military drill sergeant aura to him. He also likes bashing [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] on the head when 'Bee's being a smart-ass.

His special power is based on magnetism; he can move metal-based objects and create shields. He enjoys grumbling about almost everything, being sarcastic, and having war flashbacks, just like any old man.

He's not [[Kup]]. Honestly.

{{quote|Young bots—can't live with 'em, can't melt 'em down for spare parts.|Ratchet, grumbling and moaning|"[[Transform and Roll Out!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Transformers Animated cartoon===
{{ongoing}}
:''Voice actor'': [[Corey Burton]] (US)

[[Image:Ratchetanimatedthrill.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Before the gut.]]
Ratchet suffered constant flashbacks of a mission during the war in which he was sent by [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] to recover Autobot intelligence officer [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]], who was carrying important security codes in her memory. Shortly after finding her, the pair were captured by the Decepticon-affiliated bounty hunter [[Lockdown]]. The hunter made a habit of collecting the powers of defeated enemies as trophies and did so with Ratchet's medical EMP device. Before he could attach it, Arcee was able to pass the device to Ratchet and begged him to use it on herself to wipe the codes and preserve their safety. In the ensuing skirmish with Lockdown, the device accidentally produced a wider blast, erasing Arcee's entire memory.

In the present, Lockdown captured Optimus Prime and intended to hand him over to the vengeful remaining Decepticons for the bounty offered against him. The Autobots attempted a rescue, with Ratchet initially absent due to haunting flashbacks over his last encounter with the bounty hunter. He was forced to intervene after Lockdown eliminated [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]], [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]. Ratchet was able to free his commanding officer and retrieve his EMP device, using it to send Lockdown's ship crashing back to Earth. After reinstalling Prime's stolen gadgets, the veteran finally opened up to the younger soldier. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}
{{charstubfiction}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe, 2008)
[[Image:Ratchetanimatedeluxe.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Know that my name is... wait, it's [[Kup|not]].]]
This toy is fairly accurate to the show model, right down to the chopped-off head-crest horn and the dents in the chin. It also features a veritable arsenal of fixit tools for Ratchet to hold, so you can experience the glee of having the old coot savagely beat someone with a servo-wrench. Most notably, the "war wound" on his arm is actually a socket into which one may peg the EMP generator included with the deluxe Lockdown toy.
{{comingsoontoy}}

*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Activators, 2008)
[[Image:Ratchetanimatedactivators.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Hey, he fixed his crest!]]
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* He's not Kup!

* The "war wound" on his left arm (seen in his main picture, above) is no longer present after "The Thrill of the Hunt", apparently representing the replacement of his arm-mounted EMP generator.

* He's not Kup!!

* The Autobot medical officer was originally conceived as a female robot named Red Alert.[http://tformers.com/transformers-interview-transformers-animated/8992/news.html] The reason for the rather drastic change is unrevealed, though like Bumblebee, it may have been a change influenced by the expected success of the live action film.

* He's not Kup!!!

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Animated characters]]
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Starscream (Animated)

2008-03-16T18:09:24Z

96.18.35.226: /* Animated */

{{disambig3|Starscream}}

:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Starscreamanimated.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Specialist skills: backstabbing, aggressive negotiating, chin-stroking.]]

'''Starscream''' is easily as accomplished, powerful and deserving of leadership as Megatron. At least, that's what he thinks. Power-hungry and driven by jealousy, Starscream operates through three ideals: lying, manipulation and deception. And when all else fails, a bit of sabotage never goes astray. [[Megatron (Animated)|Wise bots]] are careful about turning their backs on Starscream, just in case it's the day he finally decides to shove in the knife.

Though not nearly as powerful as Megatron (despite what he thinks of himself), Starcream is by no means a wimp. His null-rays can demolish large buildings, and he can fly around so fast that he can break free of [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet's]] magnetic powers.

He also has the most traitorous chin in the universe, other than Evil Ash. And he doesn't believe in luck.

{{Quote|''Yes!'' Right then. Solemn face, solemn face.|Starscream about to tell the other Decepticons that he is the new leader|"[[Transform and Roll Out!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon===
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:''Voice actor:'' [[Tom Kenny]] (English)

Like [[Starscream (disambiguation)|others of his kind]], Starscream seeks to betray [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] and take over leadership of the Decepticons. This time, however, he's not afraid to plant bombs on his mighty leader. In the aftermath of the explosion, Starscream got so caught up in his own greatness that he didn't notice that his comrades abandoned him on a [[Nemesis (Animated)|ship]] hurtling towards an exploding space bridge.

Over the next fifty solar cycles, Starscream searched for the All Spark on his own, using the damaged ship as a base (and probably getting a few screws loose in his [[central processor]]). He later discovered that the [[All Spark (Animated)|All Spark]] was on Earth and adopted a jet fighter as an alternate mode to search for it. When he revealed himself to the Autobots, he quickly thrashed each of them individually. Starscream mocked them, apparently assuming that the Autobots thought ''they'' had really defeated Megatron (whom he referred to as "the great Megatron" without sarcasm, so he seems to have at least a loathing respect for his leader's power). All too boastful of his cunning, Starscream boldly admitted that Megatron was already defeated by the bomb which Starscream himself had put on him. Despite being more powerful than the Autobots, Starscream failed to take the All Spark, partially because he [[Megatron (BW)|spent too much time gloating]]. [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] grabbed Starscream in midair, and they opened the All Spark, releasing a massive wave of energy. Optimus was killed by the energy surge (he got better), but Starscream's fate was unspecified. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out!}}

After Megatron woke up, he found a tape of Starscream's confession and watched it. His reaction was typical: [[The Transformers: The Movie|"STAAAAARSCREEEEAM!"]] {{storylink|Home Is Where the Spark Is}}

It turns out Starscream had been hiding on Earth this whole time, until he decided to reveal himself to a badly damaged Blitzwing and Lugnut, offering them help in exchange for their loyalty. It also seems that for his skill he never mastered parallel-parking, as evidenced by the wreckage of the ''Nemesis'' on Earth's moon. {{Storylink|Lost and Found (Animated episode)|Lost and Found}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 x missiles

[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_Starscream_toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What? Decepticon sigil not upside down? HERESY! HERESY!]]

: Starscream transforms into a futuristic, forward-swept wing fighter jet based upon the [http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/s37/ Su-47 (S-37) Berkut Experimental Fighter] and the YF-19 "Alpha One" from the series ''Macross Plus''. This shape allows him to have his faction symbols right-side-up on his wings in robot mode. The figure will also feature The Chin™.

:Going [[Starscream (G1)|by]] [[Starscream (Armada)|past]] [[Starscream (Movie)|experience]], there is a [[Thundercracker|fifty]]-[[Skywarp|fifty]] chance this mold will be [[Seeker|retooled and redecoed]].

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*'''Starscream''' (Activators, 2008)

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