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A '''knockoff''' is a product similar or identical to a product of one company, but made by another without the authorization of the original maker. In the ''Transformers'' fandom, the term is commonly abbreviated '''KO'''. The terms '''bootleg''' or '''clone''' are also sometimes used as synonyms.

{{bigquote|I hate cheap knockoffs.|[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]''}}

==Introduction to knockoffs==
===What's a knockoff?===
Not all transforming robots from makers other than [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]], [[Bandai]], or other major toy makers are knockoffs, but those toys which wholly or partly duplicate pre-existing designs are well-qualified for the term. The term is also applied by fans, however, to some robots whose design was entirely original with the manufacturer, if said manufacturer is commonly associated with knockoffs, or if this maker's products are often sold in company with knockoffs. Original designs based on Hasbro characters, commonly referred to as "third party toys", have their own page under "[[IP theft]]".

Whether an original design, modified, or slavishly copied, knockoffs are often cheaper than the products of major toymakers. However, the quality of knockoffs is often poorer than that of the originals, including bad plastic quality, bad sticker application, and bad paint applications. Odd colors, excess chrome, resizings, and modifications are common. The world of knockoffs is a strange land of gigantic chromed swords, Gundam/[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]] card art, and wacky packaging translations.

===A typology of knockoffs===
Although there are way, ''way'' too many instances of Transformers bootlegs in existence to ever be comprehensively listed, we can broadly identify most of them as belonging to '''three distinct categories'''.

====Dollar store variety====
[[File:Transformation-Deformation-Robot-Yellow-Car-Compatible-Model-Building-Kid-s-Block-Hobbies-Car-Model-early-education.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Join the rainbow club!]]
By far and away the most common type of bootlegs, the "dollar store variety" — or the ''Poundland'' variety if you're [[United Kingdom|British]], or the ''camelô'' variety if you're [[Brazil|Brazilian]], or the ''bazar Chino'' variety if you're [[Spain|Spanish]], or whatever other regional name applies to where you live — comprises the knockoffs you will usually find in the toy aisles of stores primarily oriented towards the sale of cheap, usually Chinese-made goods. For the most part, these are first and foremost targeted at kids and parents alike who are either on a budget or simply don't know or care about a transforming toy robot having an official [[Hasbro]] / [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] logo on the box.

Since pedantic adult collectors with high standards aren't the target demographic of these releases, fidelity to the original figures is not as much of a priority as simply producing something vaguely identical on as little of a budget as it can possibly be churned out, often resulting in limited or non-existent paint applications, garish plastic colors, and, of course, mediocre to terrible quality control. This is not necessarily always the case and some instances of regular retail bootlegs with surprisingly decent quality exist (for instance, the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-derived combiners of Taikongzhan are popular amongst collectors as respectable budget alternatives to their pricey originals), but these are exceptions rather than the standard: most modern dollar store-type knockoffs are usually instead inspired by simpler toys like the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] / [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Legion Class]] figures of the 2000s and 2010s — often upscaled so that they ''look'' more substantive than they actually are — given that these are usually the cheapest and least elaborate figures that a manufacturer could imitate. Older retail knockoffs from the 2000s and before usually tended to have a little more variety in regards to their source figures, with everything from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] to the "[[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]]" getting its fair share of dollar store bootlegs with varying degrees of quality and accuracy, but alas, these times are now long gone.

Although there's usually very little collector appeal towards these toys given their poor quality, we can still identify a small niche of fans with an interest towards dollar store bootlegs, especially somewhat older and scarcer ones. It is surprisingly not uncommon to see old cardbacked multicolored knockoffs made in the 90s and 2000s being listed for over three digits on Ebay... Regardless of whether or not someone is ''actually'' paying that much for them. Indeed, an inevitable outcome from so many bootlegs having been churned out by unknown companies with their distribution practices and total volume of produced units being a mystery is that some collectors of these things usually believe that they're in possession of highly desirable relics that might go for just about any price, even though, of course, the secondary market for these toys is actually extremely small. Sorry to break the news to any prospective KO resellers reading this page, but no, despite your best wishes to flip a cheap toy you found on a bazar for a small fortune, you're probably not gonna sell a shoddy lime green G1 [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] called "PLANE DEFORMATION ROBOT" with off-color Gundam art on the blister card for 200 bucks.

====High-fidelity counterfeits====
[[File:Shockwave-MP-vs-KO.jpg|right|upright=1|thumb|230px|The same toy for a fraction of the MSRP? Illogical! ''(Knockoff on the left, official on the right)'']]
In contrast, there's another category of knockoffs that are less interested in cutting as many corners as possible to only vaguely resemble their original molds and more with, simply, providing direct 1-to-1 copies of the figures they're bootlegging, with the prices often being less on the "extremely cheap" side and more on the "relatively cheap compared to the official thing". There might be some Sorites-type vagueness between these two categories — how much fidelity does a knockoff need to have to count as a high-fidelity counterfeit, after all? — but for the purposes of this wiki, we are counting specifically the ones that can easily pass for official products at most glances, with even the packaging of these bootlegs often being identical to their original versions.

Bootlegs of this caliber were often unseen in the early history of ''Transformers'' (some early ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''The Transformers'' figures did get high-quality bootlegs but these were often sold in pretty unmistakably bootleg boxes), but starting around [[2005]], a series of ''Generation 1'' knockoffs with packaging, molding, and deco work that's pretty much virtually identical to the originals cropped up in high volumes on Ebay. These are still being manufactured and sold up until today, and unlike most knockoffs, they're distributed under some relatively high prices (the [[Diaclone#1982 - Car Robots|''Car Robots''-derived characters]], for instance, usually go for 40-50 bucks) that are often on par with or even higher than what concurrently available Generation 1 reissue toylines price these molds at — although, of course, these values are still nonetheless well below what you'd normally expect an original sealed 1980s ''Transformers'' toy to cost, hence why it seems that they've been consistently selling well for the past two decades. The fact that these are near-perfect replicas of expensive vintage toys was inevitably the product of high controversy during their release, since it quickly raised concerns about unscrupulous dealers selling bootlegs as genuine articles and scrupulous ones unknowingly doing the same. These are also often confused with the legitimate [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Hasbro-made re-releases for the Chinese market produced from 1989 through 1995]].

Starting in [[2012]], the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line has also generated large numbers of high-quality, nearly indiscernible knockoffs (the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-12 Lambor]] sculpt being the first and therefore one of the more notorious examples). Many such knockoffs look identical to their original counterparts at first sight and can only be distinguished by the quality of the box graphics -especially the gradient in the background and the lighter black color — as well as some slight sculpting differences, rare differently colored [[paint operation]]s, as well as, of course, the inconsistent but occasionally high amount of quality control issues (it's completely stochastic: some of these will be as solid as an original copy, and others will have a laundry list of issues). Many theories have been proposed as to where they came from, from being cleverly reverse-engineered to factory rejects being found and resold through unofficial means — this latter theory being popular when these knockoffs first started popping up, but eventually now being recognized as [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#highqualityknockoffs|a pretty implausible myth]] as new copies of these bootlegs are still being churned out of Chinese factories all the way into the 2020s, long after Takara has stopped manufacturing their equivalent original molds. Fortunately, for those concerned with getting duped by fake figures, there are numerous reviewers and websites dedicated to pointing out all the known differences between these knockoffs and the originals.

Other toys that were the victims of high-quality bootlegs include some [[Henkei]] figures from Chinese company CHMS, a handful of [[Human Alliance]] figures, ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Devastator (ROTF)#Legends Class toys|Constructicon Devastator]] (coming in a replica of the Hasbro packaging but sporting the additional red paint operations for the head of TakaraTomy's release, and later reissued in a replica of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced Series|Movie Advanced Series]]'' packaging) and a multitude of [[Prime Wars Trilogy]] Legends class figures. And who knows, there might be even more of such good quality that we just never found them out!

====Variant-based / collector-oriented / "Fourth Party" counterfeits====
[[File:Baiwei-Bumblebee.jpg|left|200px|thumb|We know Bumblebee hates cheap knockoffs, but what about ''expensive'' knockoffs?]]
Finally, there's a more recent genre of knockoffs that has an interesting shift in focus. Often, these are also of high-quality, but they distinguish themselves from the previous category by being less concerned with providing high-fidelity copies of a given toy and more by providing a deliberately different variant of said toy, usually with either improvements in engineering or new deco work or new accessories or upscaling or downscaling to be more compatible with other toylines or sometimes even featuring extensive [[Retool|retooling]] with the aim of increasing accuracy — thus, these are primarily aimed at the collector market and have less of an interest in deceiving customers by trying to pass off as original products and more in explicitly providing them with alternatives to said official products. Although these are also sometimes (but not always!) cheaper than their original counterparts, they're nonetheless on the more expensive side of what we would understand as bootlegs, and almost always, they cannot be found on retail, instead being relegated to online stores.

The first instances of collector-oriented bootlegs started showing up in the late 2000s and early 2010s, pioneered by online companies like iGear with their downscaled ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-1 Optimus Prime]] and a set of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-3]]-based [[Coneheads]] (before official Coneheads were introduced to the ''Masterpiece'' series) and the aforementioned CHMS with a multitude of ''Henkei'' [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] repaints based on minor characters like the [[Rainmaker|Rainmakers]], but this practice only became increasingly common in the late 2010s, with Chinese manufacturer Weijiang having pioneered the concept of "upgraded" bootlegs predominantly based on movieverse toylines — particularly ''[[Studio Series]]'' — and later companies like BaiWei and MHZ Toys following in its footsteps (more about all of these can be read on the [[#2010s–Present day|section about bootleg companies]] below). A lot of the newer high-quality ''Masterpiece'' knockoffs — especially those of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' variety — have also tried to expand beyond the reach of toy-replication, to adding additional changes to the molding and/or finding ways to streamline the original toy's look by adding hinges, panels and other bits and pieces that couldn't be added to the official version due to budget constraints or safety standards, to further appeal to collectors searching for the "perfect" representation of a character on their shelf. In another collector grab attempt, some companies have even gone so far as to take iconic audio clips from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoons to replace the Japanese voice actor recordings given to the toys with sound boxes, in order to appeal more to the Western fans who have more of a connection to actors like [[David Kaye]] over [[Shigeru Chiba]].

When it comes to [[fandom]] classification of these retooled knockoffs, a common term thrown around aside from "KO" is "'''fourth party'''", which is usually to differentiate it from the standard bootleg and counterfeit knockoffs, as well as keeping it separate from the original-mold "[[IP infringement|third party]]" toys made by companies outside of Hasbro and TakaraTomy.
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==History of knockoffs==
===Early era (1980s–1990s)===
[[File:JBootleg.jpg|thumb|On your knees, Jumpstarters! Kneel before your living GOD!]]
While less prevalent than today, knockoffs were already a real problem for Hasbro in the mid-1980s. As the majority of the line came from ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'' toys that had been released in Japan a year or two earlier, Taiwan and Hong Kong bootleggers had plenty of time to copy the molds. Because of this, there were bootlegs on the shelf at the same time as their legitimate Hasbro counterparts... And some even preceding said counterparts, like a release of the ''Micro Change'' Camera Robo — the [[pre-Transformers]] version of [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] — popping up in the U.S. and the ''Diaclone'' Construction Team — the pre-Transformers version of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] — in both individual member boxes and a later ''Build Combination 6 Figure Set'' popping up across Italy via several companies, both of these in in 1983: a whole year before the actual launch of the ''Transformers'' franchise.

Another ubiquitously popular series of pre-Transformers bootleg were those based on the small wrist electronics from Micro Change, better known for their North American releases as [[Kronoform]]: chief amongst these was a copy of Watch Robo (later becoming the very generically-named "[[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]]" in the [[1993]] ''Generation 2'' toyline) which would be commonly cloned with the name "Quartz" replacing the Takara logo found on top of the original's display and sold by an astonishing amount of different companies all over the world: in fact; at one point this bootleg [[:File:BonkersRobotWatch.jpg|was even advertised on an official Transformers comic]]!

Eventually, as the ''Transformers'' franchise rolled around and proved itself to be a major force in the toy market, so did bootlegs become increasingly common: The [[Jumpstarters]] in particular became some of the most common targets for bootleggers, with various wild and extravagant variants being made by multiple companies. To combat this, the [[rubsign]] was developed, made with a patented technology that was difficult (at that time) to forge. There was also an accompanying TV ad campaign in which Optimus Prime and Megatron stress brand loyalty by stating, "We are the only ones that have the right to wear [ [[Autobot]] & [[Decepticon]] [[Insignia|symbols]]]". Other Transformers competitors, like the ''[[GoBots]]'', also experienced their fair share of bootlegs.

Through most of the [[1990]]s, knockoffs were actually relatively difficult to find in the West. Many fans had luck finding them at flea markets, hole-in-the-wall non-chain toy stores, or discount stores like {{w|Big! Lots|Big Lots}}. Some knockoff transforming robot toys did show up in chain toy stores, such as the Convert-A-Bots [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] and the Transformers-related Tek Toys ''Voltron'' I—both widely available at Toys"R"Us—but they were few and far between.

===Rise in popularity (2000s–Early 2010s)===
[[File:TFA Prime KO.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|left|Hey, I'm not the knockoff, [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|he]] is!]]
The reemerging popularity of the ''Transformers'' franchise during the 2000s, together with the increased prevalence of Chinese products in global supply chains, led to a massive hike in the amount and variety of ''Transformers'' knockoffs. This was the peak era for dollar-store bootlegs: Gestalt knockoffs from Chinese company Polyfect were widely available at Family Dollar and [[KB Toys|Kay Bee]] Toy Liquidator stores and saturated [[eBay]]. Happy Well knockoffs took up shelf space next to ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys at [[Walmart]]. And of course, the realistic counterfeit G1 toys were also widely available on eBay from any number of different sellers. Add to this the fact that older targets of bootlegging like the Jumpstarters and Sky Garry were still being pumped out by multiple different companies, and this made for a market practically flooded by fake toys: if there was a store near you during this time that sold budget goods and had a toy aisle then it was almost a given that you'd find some sort of ''Transformers'' KO within it, whether that'd be an undersized G1 gestalt, [[Cyberjet|Cyberjets]] in all possible colors, a ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] with holographic stickers, or a flimsy ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] / [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] that disintegrates in your hands the minute you try to transform it. Truly, ''Transformers'' bootlegs were now ''everywhere''.

This was only exacerbated by the release of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]] where an even greater amount of bootlegged figures entered the market, with some movie line figure knockoffs appearing within a month of the official product's debut. The figures ranged from high-quality clones to ''very'' low-quality copies and strange variations, such as random Generation 1 figures being redone in movie paint decos (usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]'s flame scheme or [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]'s yellow with black stripes).

One notable release was a knockoff of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (pictured on the left), which came out in China several weeks ''before'' the release of the original in the United States! The reason this occurred is that Hasbro shelved their already-manufactured ''Animated'' toys for several months in order to extend selling their popular movie line. Thus, finished ''Animated'' toys were able to leak out of factories and into the hands of bootleggers long before they were to finally be released.

With the release of the [[2009]] ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline various knockoff toys also emerged. These included oversized versions of the new Scout Class sculpts, redecoes of new Deluxe sculpts and sculpts from other lines redecoed to more closely resemble new characters (for instance the ''Animated'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] sculpt recolored to look like [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], complete with door detailing).

Another popular set of toys to be targeted by knockoffs were the ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' computer accessories, in particular the [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Device Label|Ravage flash drive]] and its redecos, which started cropping up online during the early 2010s, often featuring significantly more storage capacity than the measely 2 GBs of its original version. These fake drives are still sold and vastly outnumber the real ones on the secondary market, and in a frightening example of how bad knockoffs can be, many have been reported as containing malware in addition to an equally bootlegged copy of the "desktop pet" software from the real versions. Who actually manufactures them can be difficult to discern, since they tend to come loose-packed without any manufacturing marks.

[[File:KO AOE Optimus Prime.jpg|Now this would be hard to tell without scale references wouldn't it?|upright=1.25|thumb]]
It was also during the late 2000s when knockoff companies with high-quality knockoffs aimed specifically at collectors — the previously mentioned "fourth party" types — started popping up online. These include the "KOLD" ("Knock Off Lucky Draw") bootlegs from company CHMS sold through kotoys.com, which attempt to imitate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] and other rare ''Transformers'' toys. There have also been high-quality knockoffs of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Starscream]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in their ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei]]'' decos (plus other redecos such as [[Sunstorm (G1)#Machine Wars|Sunstorm]] and the generic "[[Air Warrior]]s", who didn't get an official release from this sculpt until [[BotCon 2013|much later]]), as well as ''Classics''/''Henkei'' [[Mirage (G1)#Classics 2|Mirage]] in several of his rarer color schemes. However, the "high-quality" part often turned out to be in concept only, with the execution failing to live up to the promise.

Following the launch of the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line in 2011, reports of knockoff [[Dino|Mirage]] seen in alleged ''Dark of the Moon'' packaging with [[MechTech]] weapons appeared many, many months before [[Dino#Cyberverse|any ''actual'' Mirage]] ever hit the shelves. It was, however, a cleverly retooled and enlarged knockoff of Legends Class [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys|Barricade]] released alongside equally upsized versions of ''Movie'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and a mostly unaltered version of Barricade himself. The packaging design was styled after the ''Dark of the Moon'' look down to use of the "MechTech" logo, but changing the name of the "line" from ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' to "''Distortion Android: The New Deformation Robot Movie 3''", with the figures themselves sporting "creative" names such as "Super Racing", "Justice Leader", "Justice Warrior" and "Evil Demons". Nearly two years later, knockoffs of Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Deluxe Class Bumblebee began to show up in China as well.

Knockoffs of 2014's ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' figures included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#First Edition toys|"First Edition" Optimus Prime]] downscaled to Voyager size, with an additional "variant" that swapped out the red and blue colors... And they were copied and remade by many, ''many'' other companies. Yet another Bumblebee knockoff, as well as several other unidentifiable "Transformers", showed up as well. As is often the case, the packaging imitated the font used for the real thing, only having the words altered.

===A changing market (Late 2010s–present)===
[[File:WeiJiang-Hound.jpg|left|220px|upright=1.25|thumb|"Also, Dude, "chinaman" is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian-American, please."]]
The middle to late 2010s brought about a number of different distribution and manufacturing practices for knockoffs, with the primarily retail-based arm of the knockoff scene becoming significantly less prevalent. Meanwhile, a parallel market of online direct-to-consumer bootlegs started cropping up thanks to the emergence of Chinese e-commerce websites like AliExpress, Taobao, and Temu.

From 2017's ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]]'' and beyond, bootlegs based on current movie toylines became less present on retail as modern bootleg manufacturers shifted to focusing more on re-releasing copies of old Legends Class / Legion Class type figures rather than going for imitations of more modern and elaborate toys. Part of this might be attributed to the waning popularity and thus decreasing commercial appeal of the ''Transformers'' franchise — it was still a successful mass-media property during the second half of the 2010s, but as evidenced by the mediocre box office performance of the franchise's [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth live-action film]], the novelty and hype just wasn't as strong as it had been in the previous decade — but, for the most part, this change seems more easily explained by the inherent appeal of cheaper production costs associated with simpler figures: quite simply, the less moving parts a bootleg manufacturer has to mold and assemble, the better.

An instance of a toy to be aggressively targeted by bootleggers during the second half of the 2010s and beyond would be — perhaps oddly enough — the 2014 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Optimus Prime Pen|Optimus Prime transforming pen]]. Several versions of this mold have been made by bootleggers since, ranging from high-quality reproductions to middling-to-terrible quality ones and even some that outright remove most Optimus Prime elements from the figure and just make them into more generic robots instead. The latter types tend to be ''extremely'' cheap — in terms of both value and build quality — and it's not too uncommon to find them on kiosks being sold in a wide variety of colors. Another oddball toy to suddenly experience a wave of knockoff popularity from the second half of the 2010s and beyond would be enlarged and extensively remolded versions of 2007 movieverse ''[[Real Gear]]'' [[Meantime (Movie)|Meantime]], often featuring an actual fully functional digital watch on his chest.

[[File:WeiJiang-Booth.jpg|right|220px|upright=1.25|thumb|An image terrifying enough to disintegrate a Hasbro executive.]]
The high-quality G1 counterfeits that were born out of the 2000s have continued being made and are still around all the way into the 2020s, with many more figures joining the catalogue of available "reissues" (a term that started being used by online retailers to distinguish them from the originals, so as to subtly declare their non-original nature without ''actually'' admitting they're bootlegs). Meanwhile, a novelty in the high-fidelity counterfeit market were the Masterpiece knockoffs, also again pioneered by the emergence of AliExpress and other e-commerce Chinese importers allowing manufacturers to easily distribute these counterfeits to all over the world.

While not official ''Transformers'' toys, the story of Transformers knockoffs after the second half of the 2010s would not be complete without mentioning how the emergence of collector-oriented "third party" toys during this time also generated numerous knockoffs, with some of the most commonly bootlegged figures being the not-Devastators produced by various companies like TFC Toys' ''Hercules'', Generation Toys' ''Gravity Builder'', and DX9's ''Hulkie'' — indeed, bootlegs for all of these have become far more prevalent than copies of their original versions, so much so that even a handful have shown up in general retail.

Paralleling the emergence of "third party" companies and their respective bootlegs, it was also during the late 2010s when "fourth party" bootleggers like WeiJiang with an interest in providing modified and improved figures to collectors started showing up. These now make up a large portion of the current bootleg landscape in the 2020s, with most offerings on Chinese e-commerce websites being either of this sort, or high-quality counterfeits, or the aforementioned basic dollar-store variety Legends / Legion / etc. inspired toys.

==Manufacturing and distribution==
===Countries and regions that produce or once produced knockoffs===
[[File:SENDTHEBOOKS.jpg|thumb|SEND THE BOOKS!]]
Most knockoffs originate outside of North America and Europe. Although most knockoff-producing countries have joined the Berne Convention and have thus obligated themselves to protect the copyrights of other countries, lax enforcement has allowed manufacturers in many foreign countries, such as China, to continue to produce knockoffs. However, manufacturers in other countries like South Korea, which was once a huge source of knockoff ''Transformers'', have in the last decade made efforts to legitimize themselves by buying the rights to produce official Korean versions of the toys they had long been copying.

* [[China]] — Perhaps unsurprisingly, the manufacturing capital of the world is also the capital of ''Transformers'' knockoffs. But despite popular perception, this was not always the case: throughout the 80s and much of the 90s, South Korea and Taiwan might have actually been even more prominent knockoff exporters. It was only by the 2000s that China had emerged as the de facto vanguard of bootleg manufacturing, and eventually, as the market currently stands, you will now be hard-pressed to find a modern ''Transformers'' knockoff that ''isn't'' made in China. Although Chinese knockoffs have historically been known as low-quality cardbacked dollar store products, virtually all of the more recent high-quality and "fourth party" knockoffs are also Chinese made. China has signed the Berne Convention obligating them to protect foreign copyrights, and has enacted legislation to do so, but their enforcement remains at a pitifully weak level.

* [[South Korea]] — Was once a hotbed of ''Transformers'' knockoff activity. It was not uncommon in South Korea for there to even be animated series, like ''[[Inferno (G1)|Phoenix King]]'', that incorporated multiple knocked-off properties, such as [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] fighting a Gundam or any other number of famous characters. Hilariously, "Gundam" was so embedded in the South Korean public psyche as a synonym for "giant robot" via these different bootleg outlets that the ''Gundam'' property owner Sunrise's attempts to [[trademark]] the word were entirely rejected by the courts.<ref>[http://www.comipress.com/article/2006/10/28/938 "Gundam and Giant Robots in South Korea"]</ref> Some Korean knockoff manufacturers took great liberties with ''Transformers'' molds, such as significantly increasing their size,<ref>[http://www.pleasesavemerobots.com/scrambledcity/skorbia/skorbydestrong.html South Korean Combatron / Combaticon bootlegs] at Skorbia</ref> and/or retooling their [[alternate mode]]s to resemble completely different vehicles.<ref>[http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=17850203&uid=5138952] ''(dead link)''</ref> South Korea is known for such knockoffs as oversized Combaticons, Overlord with Star Saber's face, multiple Power Master Optimus cab knockoffs, and the white Oversized ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime (the legitimacy of which has been debated). Since the mid-/late-1990s, South Korea has begun enforcing foreign copyrights and is no longer a major source of knockoff ''Transformers'' toys.

* [[Taiwan]] — Known for knockoffs with a lot of English text on them, usually produced with somewhat higher quality standards. Curiously, a staggering number of Taiwanese knockoffs found their way into [[Italy]] in the 1980s and 1990s, with major national toy companies like Globo, Ceppi Ratti, Fantastiko, and ADG (all of which are discussed down below in greater detail) all importing bootlegs from Taiwanese companies. As we will see, even [[GiG]], a Takara affiliate and later official ''Transformers'' licensee, [[Knockoff#Transitional companies|also distributed a handful of knockoffs]]! Like South Korea, Taiwan is no longer a major source of knockoff manufacturing.

* [[South America]] — As an inevitable outcome of both the protectionist tariff regime that became standard for South America up until the 1980s when the ''Transformers'' started emerging in the global toy market (these, of course, being the same conditions that led to [[Generation 1 toylines in Latin America|the many localized permutations of the original toyline across Latin America]]) and generally lower incomes gating a lot of families from more expensive imported products, bootlegging also became a common presence across the region. As a result, several toy companies across countries like [[Argentina]], [[Peru]], and [[Brazil]] have manufactured and/or distributed ''Transformers'' knockoffs at some point - and again, much like GiG in Italy, with [[Estrela|some]] of these companies even being official Hasbro affiliates!

===Knockoff companies===
While it is borderline impossible to make a comprehensive list of every ''Transformers'' bootlegger, at least more than a handful of knockoff companies — both as manufacturers and distributors — have become notable over the years for one reason or another:

====1980s–1990s====
[[File:Bootleg.jpg|right|250px|thumb|One sold for $350 on eBay. Feel free to throw up in your mouth a little.]]
* '''Four Star'''
: One of the earliest progenitors of the ''Transformers'' knockoff scene, Four Star were known during the 1980s for taking any number of ''[[Diaclone]]''-descendant [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 molds]] and making massive [[retool]]s of them, usually changing 75% of the mold or more. They are especially known for "Mr. Hardhat", a [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] imitation that is made up of six entirely changed [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] that combine in an entirely different way.<ref>[http://toys.tfw2005.com/mr-hard-hat-four-star-combiner-4967 Mr Hard Hat gallery] on TFW2005</ref> The fully combined form uses [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s head, and weapons for the smaller robots included unchromed grey versions of Starscream's launchers (non-firing), Mirage missiles, retooled Soundwave missiles, and the three Omnibot guns. Despite only being known to exist during the '80s, previously unknown Four Star bootlegs seem to appear every few years, bringing into question exactly how many figures they retooled and how these figures were distributed to stay hidden for so long.

*''' Hsiang Shan Electron'''
: Otherwise best known for their car models with battery-operated functions, this Taiwanese company dipped into the knockoff market in the mid 80s with the utterly bizarre toy that is "Super Combination Robot B/O 17-in-1.", pictured on the right: a mishmash of ''Voltron'' components, [[Yonezawa Toys|Yonezawa]]'s Eagle & Robo (originally sold in the UK as the ''[[Pre-Transformers#Licensed international releases of pre-Transformers|Convertors]]'' Deltatron from Grandstand), and the head, back, and rear portion of the legs of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] — even retaining his famous walking feature! Despite its relative obscurity to most regular ''Transformers'' collectors, this toy is surprisingly sought-after on the knockoff aftermarket, with asking prices on websites like eBay frequently being in the hundreds.

* '''Gisima'''
: A [[Spain|Spanish]] company that released multiple cheap bootlegs of Generation 1 [[Beachcomber (G1)#Toys|Beachcomber]], [[Windcharger (G1)#Toys|Windcharger]], and [[Seaspray (G1)#Toys|Seaspray]] throughout the 80s and up until the early 90s, decoed in a variety of odd color schemes. These were mostly available in small stores and kiosks and, surprisingly, sometime in the 2000s, they would also show up on gumball machines.<ref>[https://tfsource.com/blog/2014/04/16/the-lost-tribe/ The Lost Tribe] on TFSource.com</ref> While these figures were sold individually inside a small bubble-like plastic container without any attached blister cards, they were distributed to stores in styrofoams bearing a label shamelessly calling them "''Transformers''" (albeit with a unique made-up logo), something unusual for knockoffs at the time.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/783383762837500/posts/1348217749687429 Listing for a styrofoam featuring sealed Gisima figures] on Facebook Marketplace</ref> Interestingly, [[Milton Bradley]] would only have the license to release ''Transformers'' toys in Spain starting in 1986 whereas some of these bootlegs are dated to 1985, thus; it is likely that they actually predate the introduction of ''Transformers'' toys to mass retail in their home country! Eventually, Gisima's Mini-Vehicles have since become quite pricey on the secondary market over time, owing to their status as a neat historical curiosity.

* '''Galgo'''
: One of many [[Argentina|Argentinian]] companies that turned to bootleg manufacturing during the 1980s, Galgo's best known for their ''Galgo Robots Transformables'' series, which primarily consisted of Machine Robo / GoBots bootlegs but also had a ''Generation 1'' [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] and [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] thrown into the mix. What makes these bootlegs remarkable is the surprisingly high production value of the toyline, with the cardbacks featuring high-quality graphic design, well-made key art of their Bombshell bootleg (in contrast to the usual stolen off-color art of most bootlegs) and professional-looking product shots of their line-up. Notably, their Bombshell is a copy of another Bombshell bootleg from the aforementioned Four Star — so, a bootleg of a bootleg! They would also release other transforming robot toys outside of the ''Galgo Robots Transformables brand'', like a bootleg of [[Eletrix]] [[Jipe (Eletrix)|Jipe]] (under the ''Jeep Transformable'' name) and — albeit not originally an official ''Transformers'' toy to begin with — a funky little transforming pen that had also been distributed by a few other companies at the time. And on an odd note, there would be yet another Argentinian transforming robots toyline also called ''Robots Transformables'' (this time manufactured by '''Rondi''', a company with no known relation to Galgo) which would feature a number of [[Zetar]] bootlegs. Yes, the [[Generation 1 toylines in Latin America#Overview|protectionist tariff regime of Argentina]] and its consequent lack of foreign intervention within their economy means that they could get away with ''a lot''.

[[File:ABCTimelyEnt-MicroMetamorphs.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Yes, that is an actual promotional Micromasters tagline rather than an unintentionally phallic mistranslation.]]
* '''ABC Timely Ent Inc.'''
: A Taiwanese company which produced a handful of relatively high-quality Generation 1 knockoffs throughout the 80s and 90s, usually retaining their original color schemes and often releasing in packaging identical to their Hasbro originals (featuring the same character art and graphic design layouts) but with the ''Transformers'' name switched up to ''Metamorphs'' in an identical font instead. Most notably, they released a ''staggering'' volume of [[Micromasters]] bootlegs under the ''Micro Metamorphs'' name (and, at a later point, under ''Combinable Microbot'' instead) which would be distributed across Europe by many, many different companies, a handful of which will occupy the next entries in this list. The ''Metamorphs'' would also sometimes get their manufacturing stamp attributed to other companies like '''Wise Trading Company''' and '''Leajena Industrial Corp''', but with all of these being Taiwanese and all of them featuring identical packaging and no known differences in terms of the manufactured figures, it is very likely that they were simply either rebrandings of and/or different entities owned by ABC Timely Ent Inc.

* '''Globo'''
: An Italian company which distributed — and might or might not have also manufactured — a large amount of ''Transformers'' knockoffs throughout the span of the Generation 1 toyline, most of them being Taiwanese imports bearing the aforementioned ''Metamorphs'' name. Among these were the Constructicons <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/247808869499189/?multi_permalinks=753056008974470 A Facebook listing for various Transformers knockoffs which includes all six Globo Constructicons]</ref>, [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], the [[Breastforce]], ''[[Transform Jr]]'' [[Grand Maximus]] (bearing a hilarious tagline on the packaging that exclaims "ATTACK THE DEVIL WITH A POSITIVE RIFLE!" <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250629221905/https://www.ebay.it/p/12024455223?iid=115136994881 An Ebay listing for Globo's Grand Maximus]</ref>), and of course, the ABC Timely Ent Inc. Micromasters. One of their most notable releases was an odd Taiwanese-made version of Generation 1 Optimus Prime — bearing a packaging loosely inspired by his ''Diaclone'' version and shamelessly featuring the "Diaclone" name written on the top right <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/247808869499189/?multi_permalinks=374158430197565 A listing for the Globo-branded Generation 1 Optimus Prime knockoff, with the (Italy-based) seller explicitly referring to it as an "import"]</ref> — which, unlike most other Globo bootlegs; actually featured quite a few alterations from its original Takara tooling, and would somehow be released about a decade later under what [[ToonTown|might or might not have been the official ''Transformers'' license]] as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown|"Battle Supplier"]] in South Korea. More about this case will be discussed on [[Knockoff#Transitional toys|a further section of this article]], but in short; insofar as Globo is concerned, they had a quite extensive bootleg catalogue: again, it is difficult to tell whether their whole stock was either entirely imported from foreign manufacturers or instead perhaps produced through a hybrid of foreign imports and local manufacturing, but just given the sheer volume of ''Transformers'' clones they put out, the latter option does not seem entirely unlikely.

* '''Ceppi Ratti''', '''Fantastiko''', and '''ADG'''
: These were other Italian companies which also distributed the aforementioned the ABC Timely Ent Inc. ''Micro Metamorphs''-named Micromasters bootlegs. Ceppi Ratti is famous for manufacturing and distributing regional versions of imported Japanese robot toylines, some bearing legitimate licensing — notably, they released various variants of the infamous Clover ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' RX-78-2 with the packaging featuring [[Bandai|Nippon Sunrise]] branding — but with others just being straight-up knockoffs, as with the Micromasters and a handful of other releases like a Generation 1 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] under the "Hi Fi Robot" name and a [[Galaxy Shuttle]] under the "Changing Robot" name. Noticeably, Fantastiko's Micromasters didn't use the ''Micro Metamorphs'' name in their packaging, with the title simply being replaced by "''Micro''" + "(The name of the specific Micromaster team/base set)" instead. ADG also released a Korean [[Galaxy Shuttle]] KO at one point <ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-vintage-bootleg-ko-fake-and-weird-stuff-thread.1192933/page-10#post-19579047 A TFW2005 post featuring a handful of KOs, including the ADG-branded Korean Galaxy Shuttle]</ref>, and it is, of course, not out of the questions that others also released different KOs beyond the ABC Timely Ent ones that are simply undocumented to this day.

[[File:LeaderShine-GrimlockKO.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Arguably had more effort put into it compared to [[Godzilla#Toys|the actual Transformers x Godzilla crossover]].]]
* '''Leader Shine''' (AKA '''Champion Crown''')
: Known during the 1990s for bootlegging the living hell out of the [[Jumpstarter]] molds, producing clones, minor retools, major retools, and almost unrecognizable retools. They also produce "original" toys whose transformation schemes are derived from either ''Transformers'', the ''Brave'' series, or ''Power Rangers''. Leader Shine is also responsible for Dalung Master, the very [[Godzilla]]-themed knockoff of Grimlock that reappears every few years, and has since been homaged with a canonization of sorts [[Dalung Master|in official Transformers media!]] They also have an amusing habit of putting "Pat. P." (Patent Pending) on almost all of their packages in spite of whether their product is a direct copy or completely changed. However, under the trade names "Leader Shine" and "Champion Crown", there are no patents held.

* '''ES Toys'''
: A less overtly "bootleg-y" but still very famous example, ES Toys was a Hong Kong-based company with facilities in mainland China that often produced some more legitimate toys for general retail, including a handful of licensed vehicles. Sometime during the early 1990s, they started a toyline of transforming robots called ''The Formulator Force'', a series of otherwise ''mostly'' original toys — with a good portion of their overall engineering being swiped from the ''Brave Exkaiser''s Max Team <ref>[https://x.com/VF5SS/status/1810641576110014847 A post comparing the three main Formulator Force with their Brave Exkaiser equivalents]</ref> — that also feature a few design traits taken from Generation 1 Transformers, like the "F-Force Transforming Tank" and the "F-Force Transforming Ground Vehicle" both featuring heads noticeably inspired by [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Sunstreaker]] and the latter also having a transformation scheme partly inspired by [[Punch (G1)#Toys|Punch / Counterpunch]]. Most notably on the explicitly bootleg side, ES Toys produced a ''Formulator Force'' sub-series called the ''Mighty Mini Force'', featuring multiple small ''[[Micro Machines]]''-style transforming toy vehicles with very similar engineering to the Micromasters and a handful of chest designs that were very much just blatantly copied off the aforementioned toyline <ref>https://www.builtstlouis.net/tf/mmkos/formulator.html</ref>. All of these were re-released under various different names like ''Super Galaxy Space Former'' and ''Super Transformable Expanders'', and their availability in mass retail means that they're also some of the most commonly misidentified figures that people might find amongst flea markets and old junk lots of otherwise legitimate ''Transformers'' toys (now you know what that one odd light blue and gold tank with a Sunstreaker head is! <ref>https://toysfromthepast.blogspot.com/2014/05/412-formulator-force-f-force.html</ref>).

* '''B & J Toys''' — [http://www.bjtoys.co.uk/index.html]
: Based in Ireland, B & J Toys are a still-active company that prides themselves on providing pocket money toys. Their products are traditionally manufactured in China & imported for resale as stand displays. Most recognizable product sold for 99p are the carded, oversize G1 Cassettes of the 5 in 1 line named "Robotic Transform Cassette", represented by knockoff's of Micross (Rumble/Frenzy), Jaguar (Ravage), Ramhorn, Steeljaw & Squawktalk in multiple colors.

* '''Citi Toys'''
: Based in Thailand, the same company that was producing toys for McDonald's Happy Meals was also producing knockoffs of transforming robots in the late 1990s, albeit mostly ''Brave'' and ''Power Rangers''. After news leaked out that they used child labor, new knockoffs with their "CT" logo stopped appearing, which suggests that the child labor scandal caused them to shut down.

====2000s====
[[File:Agglo-BeastWars.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Hey, what was your favorite ''Transformers'' show growing up? Mine was ''Armada''!" "Ah, you see, I was more of a ''Space Warriors Transformable Beast Tech Fighter'' type of kid."]]
* '''Agglo'''
: Beginning their bootleg streak sometime in the early 2000s, Agglo was a Hong Kong-based company that has produced numerous ''Transformers'' knockoffs over the years. Their products have ranged from knockoffs of Generation 1 figures, to ''Beast Wars'' and Japanese Beast Wars characters and even ''Robot Masters'' and ''Generation 2'' Cyberjets. They are notable for giving their lines rather long names, one of their Beast Wars KO lines being ''Space Warriors Transformable Beast Tech Fighter''. They were one of the primary suppliers to the American ''Big Lots!'' stores and generally use their toy molds until they are virtually destroyed, as evidenced by their bootlegs of a number of Leader Shine products which have been retooled to have fewer and fewer parts as time goes by. At one point, they even made [[Smallest Transforming Transformers]] bootlegs in a variety of odd decos and released them on cardbacks under the ''Space Warriors Transformable Auto-Bots'' label! <ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2007/08/04/new-generation-1-knock-offs-found-at-big-lots-145806</ref>

* '''Happy Well'''
: One of the most prominent knockoff companies from the mid-2000s, Happy Well was bold enough to strike a contract with [[Walmart]], CVS Pharmacies, and Walgreens, making them possibly the first company to have a knockoff "name brand", namely the ''Galaxy Defender'' series. Though most of their knockoffs were based on ''Brave'', this did not stop Happy Well from occasionally bootlegging ''Transformers'' figures, with their line-up including a monochrome Generation 1 [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], a combiner made out of extensively retooled versions of ''Armada'' [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]], [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], [[Waterlog (Armada)|Waterlog]] and [[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]], and an upscaled version of ''Armada'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] in tan and grey camouflage. Happy Well uses relatively high-quality materials, and most of their products are boxed rather than being sold on blister cards: some even come with sticker sheets and [[die-cast]] parts! They have since created their own properties, most notably the ''Roadbot'' line — a series of licensed scale transforming cars that was once the only direct competitor to the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line — and now mostly shy away from bootlegs... Mostly. In the turn of the 2020s, they started repackaging some of their older toys under the ''X-Bot'' label, including the aforementioned ''Brave'' and ''Armada'' Megatron bootlegs. Included in this toyline is also a "Transform Jetbot" — which is, very clearly, a blatant copy of a ''Macross'' VF-1S Super Valkyrie like the one that later became [[Jetfire (G1)/toys|Jetfire]].<ref>https://www.happywell.com.hk/x-bot</ref>

* '''Zhong Jin, aka Playcenter'''
: Zhong Jin/Playcenter was the original company behind the massive wave of ''Generation 1'' knockoffs that cropped up online in the mid 2000s. Since then, many counterfeit Generation 1 products have surfaced from Zhong Jin, including Optimus Prime, Minibots, Cassettes, Autobot cars, Devastator, Dinobots, and Gnaw. Zhong Jin also has produced many color and plastic variants of their knockoffs, such as translucent versions, which were never previously released (and some of which that were, like Jafcon Black Optimus Prime). Counterfeit Generation 1 parts, stickers, and boxes have appeared from Zhong Jin as well, including many that have not had a corresponding whole knockoff released, like repro [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] sticker sheets. The company was first identified as the manufacturer of the knockoffs in September 2007, when fans noticed pictures of most of the current counterfeit G1 knockoffs on their <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080329180144/http://china.alibaba.com/company/detail/playcenter.html Alibaba supplier website], including then-upcoming counterfeits like Warpath. Apparently aware of this, Zhong Jin took down images of all their counterfeit Transformers from the website in October or November.</ref> — The first and primary manufacturer of the high-quality counterfeit Generation 1 knockoffs. Zhong Jin has been making their counterfeit ''Transformers'' figures since 2005, starting with [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], but in 2007 began greatly increasing their range of counterfeit Generation 1 knockoffs, which now includes at least 47 different G1 Transformers, filling in many of the gaps left by the official reissues. They have also done many plastic/paint variants of their knockoffs, including many clear plastic versions. It's also sometimes claimed (though never sufficiently proven) that at least some of these counterfeits are actually being manufactured by the same Chinese factories that had produced those originals for Hasbro, using the original toolings, which would explain why some of these toolings are "lost" as far as Hasbro is concerned.

* '''Hayakawa Toys'''
[[File:HayakawaToys-Ryujin.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The seminal "We have Transformers at home" of many households in the 2000s.]]
: Hayakawa Toys (早川玩具) is, perhaps surprisingly, a Japanese company, best known for its catalogue of budget toys. Similar to ES Toys, they're another one of those manufacturers that straddles the line between knockoffs and original products, with most of their releases looking ''generally'' original but, upon closer inspection, it's not hard to see how a few of their toys are clearly built on the basis of Transformers molds — most famously amongst these; they produced a lot of transforming dinosaurs under the ''Change Dino Robo'' name that share the overall engineering of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|the original ''Beast Wars'' Dinobot toy]], albeit aggressively simplified to the point of featuring little to no articulation beyond the arms. These same molds would be re-released by many, many different companies throughout the 2000s and 2010s all across the world, one of which we'll look at right down below. Other transforming robot toys from Hayakawa include extensively remolded bootlegs of the 2007 Legends Class [[Blackout (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Blackout]] and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys|Starscream]] toys under the ''Change Senki Robo Toushin Jr.'' series. <ref>[https://tagoal.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-1069.html A review of Hayakawa Toys' movieverse Legends Blackout and Starscream bootlegs] at tagoal.blog.fc2.com</ref>

* '''Flying Dragon Toys'''
: A Hong Kong manufacturer that had been making bootlegs since the 90s but only really took off as a leading name in the "off-brand transforming robot toy" market segment during the 2000s, Flying Dragon is most famous for having released multiple versions of the aforementioned Hayakawa Toys ''Change Dino Robo'' figures — as well as many other toys from the Hayakawa Toys catalogue — to worldwide retail. It is unknown whether they obtained the licensing to do so from Hayakawa Toys or if they're themselves bootleggers... Or, maybe; if it wasn't Flying Dragon Toys itself that made these molds first, while Hayakawa was only a Japanese distributor, so there's that (the fact that mentions of Hayakawa's versions seem to show up on the Japanese internet earlier than their Flying Dragon equivalents, as well as the overall fancier packaging of Hayakawa's versions, suggests otherwise, but alas, it's near impossible to have certainties when it comes to bootlegs). Beyond Hayakawa releases, other Flying Dragon releases that are Transformers bootlegs include a similarly-simplified ''Beast Wars'' [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Cheetor]], a ''Generation 2'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Megatron]] and, perhaps unsurprisingly, quite a few Jumpstarters... And beyond this, they also made a Titanic transforming robot toy. It's not actually based on any ''Transformers'' figure and is thus not a bootleg, but it's too funny not to mention here. <ref>[https://actionfigurechecklist.com/images/album/index.php?v=list&i=0&p=Transformers_KnockOff_KO/Other/Flying_Dragon  A Flying Dragon Toys catalogue] in actionfigurechecklist.com</ref>

* '''Kidi Toys'''<ref>[http://www.toysghost.cn Kidi Toys' web site]</ref>
: Another Chinese company which, following Zhong Jin's lead, briefly produced a couple realistic counterfeit Generation 1 knockoffs ([[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]], and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]). Among their other notable knockoffs are [[Transformers: Alternators|Alternator]] figures with new or copied paint schemes of reasonable quality. They are the knockoff company responsible for the infamous fake Metroplex Encore Reissues, which deceived major online Transformers stores.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/199973-what-heck-encore-12-metroplex-i-got-tfsource-fake.html</ref>

[[File:PolyfectCombiners.jpg|right|thumb|265px|POV: You are a {{w|Zillennials|zillennial}} and this is your first contact with G1 Transformers toys.]]
* '''Polyfect Toys'''
: A company based in Quangdong, China, which has produced a staggering amount of ''Transformers'' knockoffs during the 2000s that were commonly found in Family Dollar, Tuesday Morning, and Big Lots among other stores — the most notorious of these easily being their extensive series of downscaled G1 combiner teams (as well as Fortress Maximus and a few other ''Brave'' figures), although they'd also make full-scaled combiners and bootlegs of newer toylines like ''Beast Wars'', ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' under the "Quick Change Transforming System" brand. They had two different sizes of downscaled combiners: a medium-sized scale close to 7 inches (which'd technically be full-scale for the Micromaster Combiners included in this assortment) and most famously, at a "[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]"-type scale at only around 5 inches. Although these toys often had good quality sculpting and deco work, their plastic was very, ''very'' brittle, and the engineering was often simplified to keep manufacturing costs down, something not as noticeable in the downscaled sets but very much visible in the full-scaled ones which seemed to have kept most of the engineering simplifications of their smaller counterparts. The packaging for these figures was adorned with plagiarized artwork and random nonsensical English phrases, such as "FREIGHTERPAN" to refer to their KO Menasor (which, by the way, includes Nosecone and Afterburner instead of Dead End and Wildrider) and featuring the brand's own custom insignia: a red vaguely Decepticon-shaped symbol that is applied to all toys in the place of usual Autobot / Deception markings. Oh, and sometimes they'd also get packed with ''Machine Robo'' / ''GoBots'' bootlegs, so... There's that. <ref>[https://www.the-liberator.net/site-files/robot-toys/gobots-pages/water-walk-gobots.htm|Water Walk - Gobots] on the-liberator.net</ref> The medium-scale combiners are still being made and it's not uncommon to find them on Chinese e-commerce sites, however; they have been aggressively remolded over the years: sometime in the 2010s, Polyfect decided to cut down on the moving parts each mold had, which resulted in the the medium-scale teams being left with only the engineering necessary for the combined and vehicle modes, therefore leaving them without the ability to actually transform into individual robots! Sometime in 2025, a new batch of medium-scale Polyfect figures would drop that once again brought back the individual robots for each character, albeit still with some heavy simplifications compared to their first run in the 2000s. Meanwhile, the generally more esteemed 5 inch figures do not seem to have been remade at all since the 2000s, leaving these to sometimes fetch surprising prices on the aftermarket.

* '''iGear'''
: Despite being mostly known as one of the earliest progenitors of the [[IP infringing item]] scene, iGear had its roots as a producer of high-quality downsized and retooled knockoffs of Masterpiece Transformers toys, particularly the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] molds, usually costing as much as the original full sized toys themselves. Eventually, they slowly transitioned into creating original molds, resulting in fully-original designs such as [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Weapons Specialist]] and [[Huffer (G1)|Rager]]. Unlike the others listed here, iGear products can't be found on western store shelves and were instead known for their online presence, thus marking the first instance of what would become a trend of more "premium" bootleggers oriented towards the collector market.

* '''CHMS'''
: Already mentioned in this article multiple times, CHMS is a company mostly specializing in knocking off [[Classics]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe (2008)]] molds, making them, alongside iGear, some of the first progenitors of the variant-based / collector-oriented / "Fourth Party" scene, with ther most famous output being the numerous variants of the ''Classics'' [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] mold in just about any color of the rainbow. CHMS appeared roughly around 2008 and tended to copy not only the toy but the entire style of packaging as well, usually of the Henkei exclusive variety. Like iGear, they are known to western consumers mainly through the internet and, like iGear, their output seemed primarily aimed towards collectors: their bootlegs were relatively high-quality and usually attempted to copy either rare figures like [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|Timelines Breakdown]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei|Lucky Draw Henkei Optimus Prime]] or, alternatively, tried to provide variants of said molds that didn't yet exist in their respective toylines like the aforementioned Seekers. It appears that they've ceased activity sometime during the early 2010s, with no newer bootlegs based on the succeeding [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] figures being known to exist.

====2010s–Present day ====
[[File:WeiJiang-VS-StudioSeries-Blackout.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Imagine stepping out of a time machine in 2007 and telling someone that the bigger, more detailed, and more expensive toy in this image is actually the bootleg.]]
* '''Weijiang'''
: Cropping up during the second half of the 2010s, Shanghai-based company Weijiang has become one of the most notorious names in the ''Transformers'' bootleg scene, producing an extensive roster of figures mostly taken from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film series]] toylines that were often cheaper than their official Hasbro / Takara counterparts while also featuring extensive improvements, such as extra paint applications, new molded details, and even occasional full engineering overhauls that'd fix the rougher aspects of the original molds. Their products were heavily proliferated on websites like AliExpress and became highly regarded amongst collectors — something previously unseen coming from a bootleg manufacturer — and the company even ventured into making their own original "IP infringing items" with toys like Ultima Guard, an Omega Supreme lookalike aimed towards compatibility with the ''Masterpiece'' line. Ultimately, Weijiang's career came to an abrupt end in 2020 when the Shanghai police arrested its owners for copyright infringement <ref>https://natlawreview.com/article/shanghai-police-announce-arrests-hasbro-transformers-criminal-copyright-case</ref>, though ultimately, it seems that the Pandora's box was now open: as seen below, it was only a matter of time until more companies started cropping up with the same model.

* '''BaiWei''', '''MHZ Toys''', and '''APC Toys'''
: Other manufacturers that are now entering the "fourth party" market, all of which produce high-quality copies with the occasional deco upgrades and new screen-accurate accessories. BaiWei generally covers ''Studio Series'' releases (they originally just produced plain bootlegs with little to no modifications but eventually moved to the collector-oriented upgrade model) while MHZ focuses more on ''[[Rise of the Beasts]]'' figures and APC goes for a more specific fan niche by building its catalogue around high-quality ''Transformers Prime'' knockoffs.

* '''KuBianBao / KBB'''
: A company that tends to focus more on simple plain copies of ''Transformers'' figures, with their catalogue spanning everything from standard bootlegs of Deluxes and Voyagers from the live-action film series (with the occasional odd variant thrown in, like a police car version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Studio Series 16 Bumblebee]]) to different versions of Masterpiece toys, usually either arbitrarily upscaled or downscaled. Despite not having the same fancy engineering overhauls of Weijiang, KBB's figures are usually nonetheless considered to be of a passable quality given their very cheap value, with their [[Transformers Expo]]-exclusive ''Age of Extinction'' [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)|Nemesis Prime]] in particular having attained some popularity amongst collectors given the rarity of its original version. KBB figures are still consistently found in stock on the likes of AliExpress, suggesting that they're still being manufactured — however, no newer models appear to have been made by the company after the 2010s.

[[File:Taikongzhans-SuperionKO.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]
* '''Taikongzhans'''
: A more recent company that started making bootlegs of 2010s-era ''Transformers'' and continued manufacturing them into the 2020s, Taikongzhans first came into the market with several knockoffs based on the live-action films, including massively oversized versions of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Leader Class Optimus Prime and ''[[Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyager Class Megatron. Their main claim to fame, however, comes from their later "CoolBecomeBrave" series of knockoffs based on ''[[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]]'' figures, including full-sized versions of the regular Scramble City-style combiners and an undersized version of Titan Class Devastator to be on the same scale as the other ''Combiner Wars'' gestalts. The Scramble-City type teams were released both as individual figures and 5-packs, with these 5-packs in particular being notoriously cheap compared to their original figures. The 5-pack version of Superion even includes copies of Combiner Wars Computron's feet instead of the gun/fist/foot accessories included with the original release. Interestingly, they use the same custom insignia featured in the aforementioned Polyfect combiners, and at one point, the 7-inch batch of Polyfect combiners without individually-transforming limbs was even released under the "Taikongzhans" name (bearing ''[[Power Core Combiners]]''-inspired packaging of all things) — which begs the question; is Taikongzhans a rebranding of Polyfect or is it a separate company paying homage to their combiner bootlegging ancestors? [[You]] decide!

* '''JuJiang'''
: On the opposite end of Taikongzhans with their downscaled Devastator, JuJiang was a short-lived (but, within "third" / "fourth party" collector circles, still well-known) company that instead ''upscaled'' [[CHUG]] toys and extensively upgraded them to be compatible with the ''Masterpiece'' toyline. These include a ''Classics'' Voyager Optimus Prime and a ''Combiner Wars'' Superion, the latter in particular being extensively remolded compared to its original version with the addition of highly-accurate robots and vehicle modes.

* '''MINISO'''
: A major Chinese retail franchise with multiple stores worldwide that really, ''really'' wanted customers to believe it was somehow connected to Japanese culture for a while (more about this kerfuffle can be read [[wikipedia:MINISO#History|on their Wikipedia page]]). They've released a large volume of ''Transformers'' bootlegs over the years, including the usual slightly upscaled Legends Class knockoffs and, perhaps somewhat surprisingly amongst these, also a copy of ''Cybertron'' Scout Class [[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]]. Their catalogue also featured a knockoff of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#90pc|Optimus Prime]] at one point, and — albeit not necessarily bootlegs — a number of [https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/1lh9qgj/found_a_buildable_liokaiser_ad_at_a_mall/ very obviously ''Transformers''-inspired construction block sets], as well as a plethora of other generic transforming robot toys to boot.

* '''Tengyang'''
: Tired of all these fancy fourth party companies with their high-quality toys and all the other not-so-fancy companies with their low-effort Legends Class upscales alike? Why, take a trip down the memory lane of how bootlegging used to be with the catalogue of Tengyang! Although their most well-known product is an undersized version of the "third party" toy 'MMC Feral Rex' (a famous not-[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]), Tengyang has also produced several standard ''Transformers'' knockoffs, the most common amongst these being extremely cheap versions of Generation 1 Predaking and [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] in weird extravagant colors. Also amongst their releases (albeit probably not originally designed by them, as similar bootlegs have been floating around for a while now <ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/asura-dinosaur-scramble-city-combiner-review.970686/</ref>) is a Scramble City-style combiner formed from lookalikes of the five Generation 1 [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], with the individual members being extensively retooled versions of the Seacons. Now ''that's'' the kind of bootlegging weirdness you'd see in the old days!

===Transitional companies===
====From bootlegger to reputable company====
[[File:Trendmasters BeetVadam.jpg|left|thumb|AND I'LL FORM THE HE—oh, wait.]]
Although rare, some knockoff companies eventually venture into legitimate toy design territory. One such example is Trendmasters, which started out as a budget manufacturer and at one point produced an extensively retooled version of Takatoku's 'Beet-Vadam' figure from the ''Beetras'' toyline (which would later become [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] in the Transformers ''Generation 1'' toyline), before eventually legally securing the ''{{w|Voltron}}'' and ''[[Godzilla]]'' licenses and becoming an established company in the 90s toy market. Another such company was Korean knockoff manufacturer Academy, best known for releasing the Overlord knockoff with Star Saber's head as well as the huge, up-sized ''Gundam'' Cloth MK-II. In the world of plastic scale models, they were also known for producing low-quality knockoffs of Japanese manufacturer Tamiya's kits with copied box art. Academy has since gone legit, legally acquiring such licenses as ''Gundam'', ''Naruto'', ''Tom and Jerry'', and ''[[Zoids]]''.<ref>[http://www.academy.co.kr/5c/5c_main.asp Character products page] at academy.co.kr</ref> And as previously mentioned, Happy Well has also shifted its focus from producing knockoffs to becoming a more reputable company, with their original ''Roadbots'' and ''V-Create'' Transforming robot toys seeing worldwide retail distribution.

So, we have seen that companies which formerly produced and/or distributed fake Transformers toys can end up becoming legitimate enough to get licensing deals with other more well-established franchises, but what about producers and/or distributors of Transformers knockoffs later getting licensing deals to make toys... For the ''Transformers'' brand itself? Could such a thing ever happen? Well, guess what, it did!

Former U.S. electronic retail giant [[RadioShack]] is often accused of being a bootlegger for their release of the pre-Transformers [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] mold under the name of "Galactic Man" (nicknamed "Shackwave" by Transformers fans), but this release was actually fully licensed by the original toy's manufacturer [[ToyCo]]. Except, the accusations of bootlegging aren't completely wrong either: at one point, they sold a toy under their in-house Tandy brand called "AM Robot Radio" — which, as its named indicates, was an AM radio shaped like a robot — with its design being very obviously a crude retooling of the official ''Transformers'' [[Nasta]] Optimus Prime-shaped radio that was sold under the name of "Robot AM Radio" during the 1980s. About two decades later, RadioShack would partner up with Hasbro and Paramount to produce a multitude of official merchandise for the [[Transformers (film)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]], including radio-controlled cars, radio-controlled aircraft, and — ironically — a set of clip-on radios with designs based on Autobot and Decepticon insignia.

====From reputable company to bootlegger====
The opposite direction is also possible: [[GiG]] acquired a license from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] for distributing ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys in Italy before Hasbro even launched their ''Transformers'' line. Subsequently, they obtained a second license from Hasbro to distribute ''Transformers'' toys proper, which they did all the way up until 1997. By 1998, Hasbro abandoned GiG as their Italian license in favor of their own, newly formed Italian Hasbro branch. Subsequently, GiG imported several knockoffs, such as off-color versions of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. Interestingly, before securing the official ''Transformers'' license, GiG also distributed a generic Taiwanese copy of the Generation 1 [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] mold under the name of "Robot Fighting Gun" in 1983, but alas, this was two years before the ''Transformers'' toyline existed proper: technically, thus; it is not quite a ''Transformers'' bootleg.

Something similar, abeit at a smaller scale, happened with [[Estrela]] in Brazil when they released the aforementioned ''Beast Wars'' Dinobot bootlegs from Hayakawa Toys under their ''Mutantes Dinossauros'' toyline in 2014, a whole eight years after losing the license to distribute official Hasbro figures. It is questionable whether Estrela even knew these were bootlegs since, as with many Transformers-like budget toys in the 2000s, they were originally produced by a different unknown company and then sold to various toy manufacturers around the world (it is very likely that you might have seen these same dinosaur molds on retail elsewhere at the time), but alas, it is nonetheless an interesting peculiarity that the "official distributor to bootlegger" pipeline happened twice.

====Existing as both reputable company and bootlegger====
[[File:Simba_Jumpstarters.jpg|right|thumb|225px|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GPEzKp8Tns&ab_channel=nisus8 "No one who speaks German could be an evil bootlegger!"]]]
But can a company be simultaneously connected to 'proper' international big-name brands and yet somehow have one of its hands deep in the knockoff jar? Why, yes, this has been known to happen!

Peru's [[Lynsa]] was [[Generation 1 toylines in Latin America|one of the many official ''Transformers'' licensees across South America]] during the Generation 1 toyline, having earned the right to both make and market their own regional variants of Transformers toys — but at the same time, they would also release a set of basic cardbacked combining robots under the name of "Ensembler", which were, very clearly, low-quality bootlegs of LJN ''Voltron'' toys. Also in Peru, national company HUDE would act as both an official ''Transformers'' distributor and yet, at around the same time, make their own bizarre Jumpstarter bootlegs under the names of "Robot X 4" and "Drago" (they even ran TV commercials advertising their knockoffs!)<ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm9CqyCrRhU Advert for HUDE's ''Robot X 4'' and ''Drago''.]</ref>

A much more baffling example is the [[Simba Dickie Group]], a popular German toy company (perhaps best known for being the parent company of notorious railway model manufacturer Märklin) that once released multiple generic transformable robots under their ''Space Transformer'' and ''Planet Fighter'' series of assorted sci-fi budget toys — amongst these being numerous variants of the Flying Dragon Jumpstarter knockoffs, oversized Mini-Cons, the Hayakawa Toys Dinobot clones, a plethora of [[Brave]] bootlegs, and even regional European releases for the aforementioned Happy Well G1 Quake, Mini-Con combiner, and ''Armada'' Megatron clones <ref>[https://transformersnotejo.blogspot.com/2025/06/cataloging-simbas-transformers-bootlegs.html An attempt at documenting every Transformers knockoff made by Simba] on transformersnotejo.blogspot.com</ref>. Bizarrely enough, not even a decade later, they would go on to actually produce an extensive suite of official Transformers merchandise for Hasbro, starting with die-cast figures, vehicles, and all sorts of gimmicky toys made for ''Robots in Disguise'' and later continuing their collaboration with a similar range of toys for ''The Last Knight'' and ''Bumblebee''. [[Jada Toys]], which would go on to produce more Transformers merchandise, is also part of the Simba Dickie Group, meaning that their relationship with the Transformers brand continues to last to this day — and yet, despite this, their Jumpstarter knockoffs are still being sold on the company's official web store! <ref>https://www.simbatoys.com/simba_en/brands/planet-fighter/pf-space-bot-pro-6-ass-103572535-en.html</ref> It appears that Simba has redesigned their version of the Jumpstarter mold multiple times over the years to the point where their resemblance with the original toys has diminished slightly, but alas, the core design of the old G1 / ''Diaclone'' figures is still very much unmistakably there.

===Transitional toys===
[[File:RadioAMRobot02.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Not a proponent of [[wikipedia:Dialetheism|dialetheism]]? Well then, explain how I'm both a bootleg and also not a bootleg!]]
But what's even crazier than a knockoff company also producing official toys? Why, an unofficial toy becoming an official toy!

While Hasbro themselves have never been careless enough to just outright release a bootlegged figure as part of their domestically-made toyline, the same can't be said for [[Third party|the various other companies]] that they lent the ''Transformers'' brand to for the production of toys and merchandise across different countries. The first known example of a licensee releasing a bootleg under official ''Transformers'' branding comes from French company [[AVI France]], a small electronics manufacturer that once put out [[Horloge Robot]], a simple transforming digital watch that's assembled by the combination of 14 small vehicles. Horloge Robot is, in reality, a bootleg of none other than Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]'' [[Diaclone#Gats Blocker|Gats Blocker]] that had been previously released by multiple other manufacturers and distributors, including AVI France themselves: most likely, neither AVI France nor Hasbro were aware of the bootleg nature of this mold, given that Hasbro would only import most of their ''Diaclone'' toys (and, of course, subsequently integrate them into the ''Transformers'' brand) from 1982 and beyond while Gats Blocker was part of the older 1981 permutation of ''Diaclone''.

An even wilder curiosity might be [[Best Join]]'s 1985 toy "Radio Robot", a figure that transformed into a fully-functional AM radio with a design blending various elements of the Generation 1 [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] toys (the original source for most or all of these most likely being their [[Micro Change]] and [[Toybox]] versions, given the relative recency of these toys' ''Transformers'' releases as well as the inclusion of Megatron's original ''Micro Change'' sword). Surprisingly, ''Robotic Radio'' was later released by Argentinian toy company [[Comando Toys]] in 1987 under the name of [[Radio AM Robot]], now featuring official ''Transformers'' branding with Hasbro copyright on the packaging! He would be later mentioned in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Transformers Timelines]]'' story [[A Team Effort]] as an in-universe musician, thus leading to the first and only confirmed case of a toy that ascended from bootleg to official branded release and finally to the status of canonized ''Transformers'' character in official media.

Another ''Transformers''-branded Comando Toys offering that also borders on bootlegging was [[Walkie Talkie Robot]], a pair of — as the name suggests — robot walkie talkies originally made by Hong Kong company Arlight, featuring a design that's clearly ripped off the titular mecha from ''[[wikipedia:God Mars|Rokushin Gattai Godmars]]''. Still, this only copies the overall design of the character, not a specific Godmars toy, thus; unlike Radio AM Robot, it technically avoids the knockoff classification. ''Technically''. As with AVI France, it is debatable if Commando Toys were also aware of the legally dubious origins of their products: most likely, they might have only seen the chance to flip some presumably generic robot toys under a new popular branding for a quick buck. Maybe they had never imagined that they'd end up being cited years later on this article as knockoff propagators!

[[File:ToonTown-DiaclonePrime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A fake toy sold as an official toy or just a fake toy sold as a fake toy? We might never know.]]
Finally, it's impossible to not mention the odd Korean releases presumably done under the official ''Transformers'' brand, with their packaging attributing licensing permissions to both Hasbro and Korean company [[ToonTown]] (as well as another broadly unknown company called "3D Licensing International"). Their most overtly bootleg product was the aforementioned formerly Globo-distributed version of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, distinguishable by quite a few alterations from its original tooling like the truck windshield not being split in half, the left smokestack being replaced by a ladder, and his rifle being based on that of ''[[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack|Dorvack]]'' Jeeps (AKA the later Generation 1 [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]]): being that this toy began life as a bootleg ''and'' that it's based on a well-known character rather a new made-up one like Radio AM Robot, this is a particularly unusual release to have popped up as part of an official ''Transformers'' line-up. Beyond this Prime retool, there's also [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LALA|an oversized, off-color ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime]] <ref>https://x.com/tfwiki/status/1036114311142363136/</ref>, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MidamIndustry|a model kit based on G1 Prime]], multiple re-releases of [[Kabaya]] ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' kits, and a wide variety of ''Generation 2''-branded merchandise, all of these arriving to Korean stores at around 1997–1998 with the same "1997 Hasbro International, Inc | With Permission of 3D Licensing International Represented by ToonTown" identifiers on their packaging.

There still isn't a consensus as to whether these are legitimate Hasbro-branded products or not — the regular-sized Optimus Prime clearly has bootleg origins, but a bootleg match to their other products hasn't been found as of yet, even though oversizing toys seems like a very distinctively bootleg thing to do — but as a matter of public interest, we have nonetheless chosen to cover them on this wiki as official ''Transformers'' products until there is evidence to the contrary.

==Law and copyright infringement==
===Legal analysis of knockoffs===
[[File:DOTM.MIRAGEKO.jpg|upright=1.4|left|thumb|left|Were you fooled by this in 2011? Don't be shy, we were [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|fooled too]].]]
Despite myths to the contrary, most ''Transformers'' knockoffs are illegal. In ''HASBRO BRADLEY, INC. v. SPARKLE TOYS, INC.'', 780 F.2d 189 (2nd Cir. 1985), the Second Circuit granted an injunction on Sparkle Toys' [[Jumpstarter]] knockoffs, where Hasbro showed a likelihood of success for infringement of their copyright in the Jumpstarters toys.<ref name="sparkle">[http://www.law.cornell.edu/copyright/cases/780_F2d_189.htm HASBRO BRADLEY, INC. v. SPARKLE TOYS, INC.] at the Legal Information Institute</ref> For those not law literate, this basically means that (A) Hasbro held a valid [[copyright]] in the Jumpstarters, and (B) Hasbro had a strong enough case that this would have gone to a jury, which would ultimately decide whether there was infringement.

Although Hasbro and Takara's design patents on ''Transformers'' toys expire after 14 years from issuance, their copyright in ''Transformers'' toys lasts for 95 years from publication, i.e., sale to the public. Thus, while the design patents on some ''Transformers'' toys have expired, the copyright protection on all ''Transformers'' toys is still in effect. For useful articles, such as a reconfigurable toy, copyright protects only those expressive elements that are separable from the function. While a transformation is probably not protectable because it is functional, the overall look of the robot or alternate mode is protectable. Thus, while a heavily retooled knockoff that only retains the [[transformation]] of the original toy may avoid infringement, a toy that is only resized or is only painted in different colors would infringe on Hasbro and Takara's copyright regardless of the slight modification.

In a second case, ''WALES INDUS. INC. v. HASBRO BRADLEY, INC.'', 612 F.Supp. 510 (1985), Wales Industrial attempted legal steps ''against Hasbro'' to ''stop them from taking legal steps against Wales'' for selling knockoffs of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' toys, arguing that Hasbro was not the copyright holder, but merely a licensee, and the original Takara versions of the toys were lacking copyright stamps, thus making the toys fall into public domain. The court shot down the case by declaring that through their contract with [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], Hasbro was legally authorized to represent them as copyright holder; the lack of copyright stamps on Japanese releases of the toys was irrelevant due to different domestic laws, as what mattered was that the toys had copyright stamps when they were released to the United States market; and Wales Industrial had even acted in full knowledge of a potential copyright conflict by having their knockoff toys slightly modified as to not be exact carbon copies of Hasbro's versions.<ref name="wales1">[https://casetext.com/case/wales-indus-inc-v-hasbro-bradley-inc-2 WALES INDUS. INC. v. HASBRO BRADLEY, INC.] and [https://casetext.com/case/wales-indus-inc-v-hasbro-bradley-inc supplementary item] at Case Text.com.</ref>
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====Hasbro's intervention (or lack thereof)====
[[File:Knockoff advertisement.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.7]]
To date, Hasbro apparently has taken few actions against knockoff manufacturers. Only the above cases of Hasbro shutting down a ''Transformers'' knockoff operation in the 1980s exist, and no such cases exist from the 1990s onward. Hasbro's ''Transformers'' design director [[Aaron Archer]] was once quoted as making a comment at [[BotCon]] implying that Hasbro was unconcerned with knockoffs.{{fact}} Strangely, Hasbro recently contacted small online toy store AgesThreeAndUp and told them to take down their knockoff listings. At [[BotCon 2008]], [[Greg Lombardo]] read an official Hasbro policy discouraging fans from purchasing knockoffs—even in the main dealer room just a few yards away—and vaguely threatening future legal action against their producers. In May 2008, eBay began taking down auctions for knockoff Transformers (the high end counterfeits in particular), but it's unclear whether this was Hasbro's doing or not.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/other-news-20/knockoff-transformers-auctions-being-pulled-from-ebay-165004/</ref> Eventually, whatever action Ebay took would not last long since, as of the 2020s, Ebay is still packed with bootlegs, both new and old alike.

===Myths about knockoffs===
Over the years, there have been a lot of widespread myths about knockoffs. Perhaps the most preposterous myth is that knockoffs are legal. See the Legal Analysis section above for why this theory is incorrect. Although few proponents of this theory exist, those that do claim vigorously that the presence of knockoffs on Family Dollar or Wal-Mart's shelves means that those products must be legitimate. The flaw in the reasoning here is that it assumes big chain stores would never do anything ignorantly or illegally, which is certainly [http://www.google.com/search?q=walmart+lawsuit not the case].

As previously mentioned, one long-held myth among fans (due to a general lack of information), is that the Generation 1 ''Transformers'' with Chinese stickers in the corner are high-quality counterfeits. After all, they look just like the original Generation 1 releases, but with some very small differences and oftentimes slightly inferior plastic quality. But again, it's come out that these were, in fact, [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|re-releases for the Chinese market produced from 1989 through 1995]], not unlike their Chinese ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' counterparts from around the same period. The modern high-quality Chinese Generation 1 counterfeits wouldn't be until 2005, a decade later.

Numerous international releases based on licenses [[pre-Transformer#Licensed international releases of pre-Transformers|predating the success of the ''Transformers'' brand]] (some of them available concurrently with their ''Transformers'' counterparts) have also been mistaken for knockoffs. The fact that ''actual'' knockoffs of these figures (and even knockoffs of ''these very licensed versions'') exist doesn't exactly help matters.

==So, are knockoffs worth buying?==
As a final consideration, you might be wondering if purchasing a knockoff figure is actually worth your money or not. Here are some factors you might want to consider:

===Pros===
[[File:AlphaBaseRobot.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Oh, hi. I cost more than a [[Mint in sealed box|MISB]] ''G1'' Overlord. Want to touch me?]]
* Unsurprisingly, knockoffs are generally far cheaper than their official counterparts. This is obviously balanced by the generally lower quality, but there are still some pretty intuitive advantages in getting a copy of a figure for a fraction of its original price, especially in cases where a buyer might not have the money to purchase an official version. This is further substantiated by the few knockoffs that actually do have surprisingly good quality and can easily pass for original collector-grade items, like the aforementioned Generation 1 and Masterpiece counterfeits. In the end, when a rare figure like the 2014 gold version of Masterpiece Megatron can often cost past the $600 mark on eBay, getting the mass manufactured reproduction that looks virtually indistinguishable from the original for $60 might not sound completely unreasonable. Most recently, there has even been an onslaught of fan-oriented KOs designed to not just copy the originals but also to surpass them with improved sculpts and paintjobs, like the repainted and slightly remolded movie figures of WeiJiang. There have also been fan-oriented KOs that aren't necessarily KOs, since they represent characters who have never received an official toy.

* Surprisingly enough, some older knockoffs do have collectible value, especially those produced in Taiwan and South Korea during the 1980s. As an example, the pre-transformer version of Shockwave (originally manufactured in grey by Toy Co as a figure called "Astro-Magnum") was the victim of multiple knockoff copies which are now actually more valuable than an original Generation 1 Shockwave. The bizarre Academy version of Overlord is another example in the same vein.

* Sometimes they're just funny and weird and interesting. Yes, even the cheap dodgy cheese-plastic ones. Sometimes ''especially'' the cheap dodgy cheese-plastic ones.

===Cons===

*As a rule, knockoffs are generally inferior to their original versions. Keep in mind that the previously mentioned WeiJiangs and Masterpieces are only rare exceptions amongst the usual pile of counterfeit junk, the vast majority of KOs you'll find in dollar stores are nowhere near the level of an official Hasbro or Takara product. These are often conceived with the most rudimentary plastic that can be shunted out at the most affordable rate, with little to no [[quality control]] behind their manufacturing, and in numerous occasions without even featuring any paint operations besides the actual color of the plastic they're molded in.

*As already previously explained, knockoffs are illegally produced copies of Transformers designs. This might not be too much of a detractor for collectors, especially considering how little Hasbro and Takara themselves seem to care about modern knockoffs, but it does imply that, by purchasing a fake figure over a genuine one, you are not monetarily contributing to the team that actually designed and engineered that original figure.

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] referred to the [[Starscream clone (Animated)|Starscream clones]] as "an army of cheap knockoffs". {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
"Knockoff" was considered an offensive epithet against Transformers who were [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|"constructed cold."]] {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}}

===''Age of Extinction'' film===
After defeating [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] smugly referred to his defeated doppelganger as a "cheap knockoff." {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

==External links==
*[http://highendtfs.com/?q=node/17 HighEndTFs' ID Guide for high quality counterfeit Generation 1 Transformers]
*[http://www.actionfigurechecklist.com/Images/Album/index.php?v=list&i=0&p=Transformers_KnockOff_KO Action Figure Checklist's Transformer Knock-Off Photo Album]
*[http://www.reocities.com/TelevisionCity/3230/tfother.html All Things Transformers — Other Transforming Toys]
*[http://www22.pos.to/~butto/ttot.html Butto's Other Transforming Toys (Japanese)]
*[http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~m-akao/GALLERY/fakehp.html Fake Toy Gallery (Japanese)]
*[http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/listing/user/bootlegs Hatch's Bootleg Transformers]
*[http://www.geocities.ws/kidk0rrupt/ Kid K0rrupt's Bootleg Gallery]
*[http://www.builtstlouis.net/tf/mmkos/index.html Rob's Pile of Transformers: Micromaster Knockoffs]
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/toys/gallery.php?g2_itemId=7302 TFArchive.com's Bootleg Gallery]
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/191817-knock-off-transformers-thread.html TFW2005 Ongoing Knock-Off Transformers Thread]
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Knockoffs/Genertaion1KnockOffs.html Toyarchive.com's Gallery of Generation 1 Knockoffs]
*[http://zobovor.20megsfree.com/knockoffs_archive.html Zobovor's Knockoff Toys Archive (text)]
*[http://pleasesavemerobots.com/scrambledcity/skorbia/index.html SKORBIA-Crazysteve's South Korean Bootleg Information Archive]
*[https://www.instagram.com/tf_kollector/ TF_KOllector Vintage Transformer Bootleg Instagram Gallery]

==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Army-building

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[[File:Armies of Terrorcons Seacons Sparkdashers Guardminders Autoroopers Guardians Overcharges.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|You don't wanna know how much this costs.]]
'''Army-building''' (also '''troop-building''') is a nickname for a toy-collecting habit that involves buying multiple identical toys which represent generic or mass-produced characters (for example, [[Cobra]] soldiers or ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' [[stormtrooper (SW)|stormtroopers]]), with the intent of displaying them as an imposingly large cohesive unit. Some army-builders have hundreds of figures, arranged in elaborate dioramas or military-style formations.

The practice is somewhat less-common in ''Transformers'' fandom than in other fandoms, primarily due to the relative lack of mass-produced, identical, "generic" units, but there are notable exceptions. Perhaps due to the relative dearth of toys representing multiple generic characters, some fans amass armies of non-generic characters (like the [[Jumpstarter]]s).

==Generation 1==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
Generation 1 offers many possibilities for army building, usually by using multiple figures of named characters to represent an army of similarly designed drones.

[[File:Scourge and Sweeps.jpg|thumb|A typical example of the victim of [[Hasbro|somebody's]] [[To sell toys|evil plan]].]]
*The [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|pilot mini-series]] featured a fleet of nameless [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] colored differently from [[Starscream (G1)|the]] [[Thundercracker (G1)|primary]] [[Skywarp (G1)|three]]. Two decades later, [[Air Warrior|toys of these "Air Warriors"]] were finally made in the form of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' [[Plastic|PVC]] figures. They were sold in multi-packs featuring three identical Air Warriors alongside the aforementioned three named Seekers.
**Additionally, generics with identical colors to the original three would sometimes appear within the SAME SCENE as the original three, technically making Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker army builders as well.
**[[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] and [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] are also a good match for plenty of Air Warriors, though that would be somewhat pricey.
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] description in the cartoon's [[Production bible|production bible]] stated he could create weaker duplicates of himself (an ability that showed up in ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]''), thus making Shockwave an army-builder who can also double as a conversation piece among fans (especially if you want to really show off your ''Transformers'' knowledge).
*The [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] can be represented by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]. This is probably the cheaper option than using multiples of the ''actual'' drone-unit Insecticon toys [[Salvo (G1)|Salvo]], [[Zaptrap]], and [[Shothole]] (especially since the orignal Insecticons are frequently reissued), and more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] to boot.
*Multiple [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] toys can represent the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. Similarly, multiple [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] toys can represent [[Cyclonus's Armada (G1)|his armada]]. In both cases, the main character and his nameless henchmen may be represented by different releases.
*Multiples of [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] can be used to represent the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. This works particularly well with this figure, as Gnaw received very little characterization in most official fiction.
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*The [[Guardian robot]]s/[[Dark Guardian]]s are potential army builders, though as an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] they would be costly ones.
*[[Kremzeek]] could be considered an army builder, albeit a costly one, as he has only been released as a pack-in with the large [[Autorooper]], the [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Reflector]] three-pack, and ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] toys.
*Though there are multiple [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]], each one has a different [[character model]], and thus using multiple [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] figures to represent them is not common. While Wreck-Gar's original toy can't really ride himself well, his [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers .282010.29|Reveal the Shield toy]] can and is designed for it, as are its retools [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]] and [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]].

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
In ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'', [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] demonstrated the ability to create temporary duplicates of himself.

===''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon===
''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' was good to army builders, as it provided several good opportunities.

*The [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] had multiples of all the limb-units; [[Turtler]] was the only non-cloned individual of the group. Thankfully, the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of the original toys are identical to the [[Hasbro]] versions, reducing the need for costly importing.
*The [[Sparkdash]] [[Javil]], [[Guzzle (Masterforce)|Guzzle]], and [[Sizzle (Masterforce)|Sizzle]] are all drones with multiple copies. Though Javil and Guzzle's toys are colored differently from their [[Firecon]] doppelgangers, the ''Masterforce'' cartoon gave all three Sparkdash the Hasbro colors, making for cheap army-building for those who'd rather be [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] with their hordes.
*Legions of black [[Guardminder]] drones appeared, led by a single golden one. The black drones can be represented by [[Fasttrack (G1)|Fasttrack]], while the leader can be his redeco [[Black Roritchi]]. However, while collecting a single Black Roritchi wouldn't be too hard, as he comes with BlackZarak ([[Gold Plastic Syndrome|just be careful, okay?]]), collecting an army of Fasttrack toys, which were only sold packaged with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], would be expensive. Fortunately, the ''Earthrise'' toyline would release Fasttrack as an individual deluxe class figure, with a subsequent gold repaint in the ''Generations Selects'' line as head honcho Black Roritchi.

===2005 IDW continuity===
*The [[Centurion droids]] are a fairly classic army-builder, though, as usual, an expensive one that comes with a lot of accessories you don't really want multiples of.
*During [[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]], the [[Machination]] sent multiple [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] clones after [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]. However, there is no toy of Sunstreaker in that particular form, let alone as a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], requiring a substitution. There are also multiple Sunstreaker bodies in black, white and red; though there are no ''Transformers'' toys of these, if one were so inclined they could track down the ''[[Diaclone]]'' red and white <s>Sunstreakers</s> Countach LP500S. Alternatively, the [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] [[retool|version]] of Sunstreaker's ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy ''has'' been produced in [[Sideswipe (G1)#Universe (2008)|those]] [[Red Alert (G1)#Generations|three]] [[Sideswipe (G1)#Timelines|colors]], although the prospect of an army of [[BotCon 2010]] Sideswipes takes this page to an entirely new level of prohibitively expensive. The ''Masterpiece'' version of Sunstreaker has made this a little easier, between himself, [[Cordon (G1)|Cordon]], [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and the G2 version of Sideswipe—if you don't mind the latter staying in vehicle mode all the time. Also, the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] version of Sunstreaker was redecoed as Cordon and Spin-Out in the [[Generations Selects (toyline)|''Selects'']] toyline.
*[[:File:MTMTE24 cvrA.jpg|Cover A]] of ''[[Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4]]'', as well as various other panels, draw the [[Ammonite]]s as using the designs of the [[Mini-Con Assault Team]], making the team an army-builder.
*''[[Earthfall Part 5: I Dream of Wires]]'' features [[Seeker clone|an army of clones]] of [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust.]]

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]]'' [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|#3]] features a pack of [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] units.

===''Timelines''===
{{Note|''Timelines'' toys are all [[BotCon|convention]] or [[Transformers Collectors' Club|collectors' club]] exclusives, which can give attempts to army build with them a rather prohibitive pricetag.}}
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*The [[Virulent Clone]] [[exclusive]]s of [[BotCon 2005]] were army builders, and in fact were only sold in pairs.
*[[BotCon 2009]] featured an [[Sweep (G1)#Timelines|exclusive three-pack]] of Sweeps.
*Similarly, [[BotCon 2010]] featured an [[Sharkticon (species)#Timelines|exclusive three-pack]] of Sharkticons.
*[[BotCon 2013]]'s comic showed [[Starscream (MW)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (MW)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]], [[Prowl (MW)|Prowl]], and [[Sandstorm (MW)|Sandstorm]] leading hordes of drones based on their Generation 1 counterparts' ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' toys.
*As a shared bodytype, [[BotCon 2014]]'s 2-pack of [[Pounce#Timelines|Pounce-type]] and [[Wingspan#Timelines|Wingspan-type]] clones can be army built as the named and unnamed [[Dread Pirate Crew]] from [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball's]] ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]''. Or indeed unnamed cannon-fodder resulting from the blueprints being sold on the black market.
*The [[BotCon 2015]] comic showed hordes of [[Waruder]] mechs: [[Parasite]]s, [[Mudfighter]]s, [[Storm Rider]]s, and [[Paralyzer]]s.

===''Kiss Players''===
The [[Earth Defense Command]]'s [[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]] had 48 of the human-created [[Autorooper]] models in service. In what can only be a move designed to encourage army-building, the large Autorooper toy came with a decal sheet with specialized markings for ''all 48 units'', not simply the ones given to pack-in pilot character [[Atari Hitotonari|Atari]]'s Autorooper.

===''Alternators''/''Binaltech''===
With the introduction of the [[Genetronic Translink System|GT System]] in that series's fiction, [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] can inhabit four bodies in unison, so some collectors might take to buying all four Smokescreen [[variant]]s (or, more precisely, both Smokescreen variants and both Smokescreen GT variants) to represent him in his four bodies at once.

===e-HOBBY toy bios===
*E-HOBBY exclusive [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] is a [[Quintesson]] military product with multiple units available. This back story, along with the multiple different faction [[insignia]]s he is packaged with, encourages army building, though like the Guardian Robots he would be costly to collect.
*[[Megaplex]]'s Collector's Edition bio describes him as "one of a series" of Megatron clones, making him a possible army-builder. Naturally, though, the e-HOBBY Megaplex toy, similar to Overcharge, would not be easy to army-build. On the other hand, it's pretty dang similar to G1 Megatron, meaning one could use him, and the original ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Megaplex shouldn't be too hard to find.

===''Legends Spin-Off''===
*''[[Transformers United|United EX]]'' [[Straxus (G1)#United EX|Rollermaster]] was used to represent the entire [[Rollermaster Corps]], a legion of spare bodies and slaves and for the twin Straxuses to use for their own evil deeds.

===''Golden Lagoon''===
*''Golden Lagoon'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Starscream]]'s lack of any Starscream-specific features makes the figure suitable - but expensive - for army-building ''Golden Lagoon'' Skywarp and Thundercracker.

===''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga===
*You can build up the [[Megatron Corps]] by purchasing six of any version of Megatron.

===''Generations Selects'' comic===
*Some of the [[Battle Masters]] such as [[Soundbarrier]], [[Smashdown]], [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]], and [[Doublecrosser (Earthrise)|Doublecrosser]] can be purchased in bulk to represent the [[Selector]]s in the comic.
**The [[Pteraxadon]] Battle Masters can be similarly bought in bulk as well, to represent the pack seen in [[Abominus comic 1]].

==Beast Era==
===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
The [[Scorpion Corps]] could be built with numerous [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] toys, if one considers the minor differences between the two characters to be simply due to an artistic interpretation of the character model. Considering how other characters have been... stylized in these mangas, it might not be much of a stretch.

===''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon===
Multiple ships in the Cybertron fleet share a design with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], which would undoubtedly make him the most expensive army builder of them all.

===''Beast Wars Neo'' comic===
The [[Blentron]]s [[Elphaorpha]], [[Drancron]], and [[Latolata]] have many duplicates.

===''Beast Machines''===
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The [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' are undoubtedly the most popular army builders from the Beast Era, possibly from all of Transformers, with virtually every Vehicon representing thousands of identical drones. ([[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] was the main exception.)

The [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Machines'' cartoon]] featured legions of [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]], [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]], [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]], and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] drones, each commanded by a general. Note that the [[character model]] for Tankor was much closer to the [[Tank Drone]] toy.

''The Wreckers'' comic "[[Departure]]" further featured drones of [[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]], [[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]], [[Spy Streak]], and [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]]. Additionally, an on-model depiction of the original toy for Tankor was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to represent [[Quake's drones|drones]] for [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] (who had the same bodyform, but in different colors).
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==''Universe''==
The 2003 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' comic "[[Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming]]" featured multiple [[Piranacon (Universe)|Piranacons]], toys which would be eventually released by [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] as new decos of the original [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]].

==Unicron Trilogy==
The Unicron Trilogy offers multiple possibilities for army building.

===''Armada''===
[[File:Deadend Drone General Armada Toys.jpg|thumb|Corner pocket.]]
In ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', [[Unicron]]'s interior is patrolled by swarms of [[Dead End Drone]]s, commanded by [[Dead End General]] units. This was originally an expensive toy to army-build, being a pack-in with the [[Unicron|$50 Unicron toy]] (though eventually some Target stores clearanced them for as little as $13). In the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Galaxy Force]]'' toy line though, the fourth [[Micron Booster]] assortment featured "Bug Drones" at a mere 300 yen a pop (very roughly $3). Unfortunately, the [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] boxes meant you either had to buy opened samples, or an entire case of twelve toys to ensure getting a single Dead End Drone... and the General came only one per every ''two'' cases.

===''Energon''===
''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' offers the largest number of potential army builders of the Unicron Trilogy.

*In both the ''Energon'' [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|cartoon]] and [[Transformers: Energon (comic)|comic]] continuities, the Decepticons send thousands of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] drones to combat the Autobots and steal raw energon ore. In the comic continuity, these drones were based on four living, fully-sparked Decepticons: [[Battle Ravage]], [[Cruellock]], [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]. In the cartoon continuity, the four drone-types also had color-changed variants sold as limited-retail toys. Hasbro would introduce another small Terrorcon to the mix: [[Doom-Lock (Energon)|Doom-Lock]], who was later established as a mass-produced drone via [[Ask Vector Prime#Swindle's Spiel|Swindle's Spiel]].
*In the cartoon, there were also countless identical [[Omnicon]]s split among the three body types; [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]], [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] and [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]. The fourth Omnicon type from the cartoon, [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], however, was a unique being, serving as the Omnicons' leader. In the comic series, the Omnicons never became mass-produced Transformers.
*The [[bio]] for [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] says he is the commander of the "[[Guardians of Cybertron]]", though nothing has ever come forward to indicate just what that group is made up of. Hasbro representatives at [[OTFCC 2004]] indicated that they had intended for groups of Omega Sentinels to appear in the cartoon, but ultimately not even ''one'' did, just the original iteration of the mold, [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. No canon has specifically made the Omega Sentinel toy, a clear [[homage]] to the [[Guardian robot|Guardian Robots]] of Generation 1, an army-builder. However, Hasbro's original intent and the Generation 1 allusion has led some fans to collect several of him.

===''Cybertron''===
''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' offers a few good army building opportunities.

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*Technically a Terrorcon, [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] is an excellent army builder from the ''Cybertron'' franchise. In the Takara line, it was available in three different colorations; red, yellow, and blue. Hasbro would later release both the red and yellow versions in their own line, but blue remained exclusive to the ''Galaxy Force'' toyline, ramping up his secondary market value outside of Japan.
*The inhabitants of [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] are represented by hundreds of [[Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version|gray clones of Sideways]] and [[Laserbeak drone (Cybertron)|attack bird-bots]]. Both are cost-prohibitive army-builders, as the "Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version" was a DVD pack-in exclusive in Japan (and DVDs are not cheap there even without limited-edition toys packed in), and the only way to collect a horde of Laserbeak drones was by buying multiples of the Voyager-class [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] toy (which is still less expensive than the Noisemazes).
*Throughout the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|cartoon series]], "clones" of the [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] toy are seen both as part of the civilian Autobot ranks hiding on [[Earth]] and inhabiting [[Velocitron]]. These were never seen in robot mode, and sometimes came in red and yellow varieties as well as the toy's blue (no red or yellow versions of the toy exist, though the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Swerve (Universe)|Swerve]] toy ''is'' a red-colored pre-''Cybertron''-[[retool]] version of the mold). This doesn't exactly inspire too many to army-build him, but the canon is there to support it.

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==Live-action film series==
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The video games and subsequent comics for the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|live-action movie universe]] feature numerous models of [[Drone|mass-produced robots]] for both the Decepticons and Autobots. Though there are several toys based on these models (designed primarily for the version of the game for the [[PlayStation]] 2 and 3, [[Xbox]] 360, [[Wii]], and PC), the accuracy of the toys' coloration and head design ''to'' the game models varies, but most are geared towards being the Decepticon drones. Interestingly enough, the toys that got [[redeco]]ed were given original decos, not opposite-side game-decos.

*[[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]'s toy is nearly-accurate to the console game's Decepticon Swindle drones.
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]]'s toy has the Decepticon drones' deco, but the face is only somewhat like the Autobot face, leaning towards a more unique design.
*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]'s toy is only barely accurate to the drone design, owing to timing issues. In the game, both Autobot and Decepticon versions are primarily white. The non-lenshead makes it a little more Autobotty, though.
*[[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] is fairly accurate to the [[Class Alpha drone unit|Decepticon version]] of the drone.
*Both versions of [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] are similarly very close to the Decepticon [[Class Beta drone unit|Class Beta]] and [[Constructicon Warrior]] drones' designs.
*In the movie comics, [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]] lent his form to a series of L.M.-1 drones.

{{note|[[Dirt Boss (ROTF)|Dirt Boss]] and [[Deadlift]] have identical bodytypes to the [[Scrapper (Movie)|Scrapper]] drones. However, since they have different names and bios, they don’t technically count as [[canon]]ical army-building candidates. But if you want to build armies of Dirt Bosses and Deadlifts or unofficially repurpose them as Scrappers, go ahead. We're not stopping you.}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Potentially, every [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] from the movie is an army builder, because multiple characters with the same body model are either destroyed, merged into Devastator, or are fighting the army at the same time.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*Multiple Autobots of [[Roller (DOTM)|Roller]]'s design are seen aboard the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]''. Like many of the potential army builders on this page, having to actually army-build Roller is an expensive proposition since Roller was only sold as a pack-in with the ''Ark'' playset.
*The tiny [[Lensmeter Decepticon]]s seen attending to [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in the movie share their design with [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]].
*The [[Dread (DOTM)|Dreads]] can be portrayed by multiple [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]]s with the metal hair in different positions. They're later joined by ''The Last Knight'' [[Berserker]], and ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Crowbar]] and Crankcase.
*A fleet of [[Orbital Assault Carrier]]s is shown invading [[Chicago]].

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:Studio-Series-MV4-Deluxe-Shadow-Raider.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"You're going to pull my head off and give it to Lockdown, aren't you?"]]
*The [[Knight Ship]] is guarded by a pack of [[Steeljaw (AOE)|Steeljaws]]. ''[[Studio Series]]'' would later give us the [[Shadow Raider]]s, despite them being redecos of their boss [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].
*An army of [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] toys can be used to represent many of the vehicles used by [[Cemetery Wind]]. However, that would be rather difficult, seeing as the only toys are either part of a rather expensive [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]] multi-pack or a hard to find [[tail-ender]].
*Multiple [[Insecticon (Movie)|Insecticons]] were seen in the KSI headquarters.
*Multiple [[Stinger (AOE)|Stingers]] can be used to represent the mass-produced units seen in the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Mobile Game]].
*The Vehicons can also bolster [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s ranks, but we have already mentioned that would be difficult. Fortunately, ''Studio Series'' would give us [[KSI Boss]]es redecoed from [[Nitro Zeus]]. And while their toys do not necessarily match their on-screen portrayals due to being redecoed from Stinger, the [[KSI Sentry|KSI Sentries]] can make useful army-builders nonetheless.

===''The Last Knight''===
*The six identical [[Infernocon|Infernocons]] seen in the movie can be represented by six figures of [[Skulk]], all of which are only available in the relatively rare TRU exclusive [[Infernocus]] box set.

===''Bumblebee''===
*''Studio Series'' [[Thrust (Movie)#Studio Series|Thrust]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)#SS89|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (Movie)#Studio Series|Skywarp]] can be used to represent [[generic]] Seekers in addition to the respective official characters.

===''Rise of the Beasts''===
*''Studio Series'' [[Freezer#Studio Series|Freezer]] and [[Novakane#Studio Series|Novakane]] can be bought in bulk to stand in for the many [[Sweep (ROTB)|Sweeps]] that appear as part of [[Unicron]]'s army.
*Multiple [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]] (or the more accurately colored [[Double Punch (ROTB)|Double Punch]]) can be seen scurrying around in the film's introduction and final battle.

==''Animated''==
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*''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] had multiple [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clones]] of varying colors. In "[[Transformers Comic issue 17#Dino-MIGHT!|Dino-MIGHT!]]", they were all colored like him, making him an army builder. There were also sparkless, inanimate clone bodies colored like him in "[[A Fistful of Energon]]".
*[[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]'s multiple VR clones from "[[Human Error, Part II]]" make Electrostatic Soundwave an army builder.
*[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotrooper]]s are an all-identical Autobot police force. Figures were made available at [[BotCon 2011]], featured in an exclusive three-pack. An Autotrooper-inspired retool was also featured in a ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' multipack.
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==Aligned continuity family==
===''War for Cybertron''===
*''Studio Series'' [[Soldier (unit)#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Decepticon Soldier]] is there to help you army-build a bunch of Decepticon troops to reenact playing the Autobot levels and Escalation maps in ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]''.

===''Prime''===
[[File:PrimeVehiconToys.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Steve Convention]]
*The ''Prime'' toyline has a plethora of [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]] toys, based on the generic Decepticon model in the cartoon.
*The [[MECH Commando|MECH Trooper]] that came with the Bumblebee vs. Starscream Entertainment Pack is technically an army builder, since you see multiples in the show, but you'd have to buy multiple Bumblebees and Starscreams to get more than one of them.
*Any of [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s ''Prime'' figures can be used to represent the [[Starscream clone (Prime)|Starscream clone]]s from the show.
*The [[Arms Micron]] [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]] is an army-builder, because Unicron had the ability to multiply himself in the show.
*[[Cyberverse (toyline)#Commander Class 2|Cyberverse Commander]] [[Hardshell#Prime|Hardshell]] can be used to build an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] army.

===''Rescue Bots''===
[[File:Morbot rescan rb2016.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The only Con in the village.]]
*[[Doctor Morocco]] produced multiple [[MorBot]]s in ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', making any of the resulting MorBot figures potential army-builders. However, the transforming Rescan figure is the most viable, being the only one not packed as part of a set. (''Nobody'' needs to army-build Bumblebee or Graham Burns...)

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)===
*Many [[Caretaker Mini-Con]]s sharing [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]]'s design were shown aboard ships, particularly in the episodes "[[Deep Trouble (RID)|Deep Trouble]]", "[[Portals]]", "[[Decepticon Island (Part 1)]]" and "[[Decepticon Island (Part 2)]]". This makes any version of Fixit an army-builder.
*Multiple [[Major Mayhem]]s were shown under the command of [[Stockade (RID)|Stockade]], essentially making him an army-builder. There's also a command unit who bears a slight resemblance to [[Volcano (RID)|Volcano]]...who is an Autobot. However, Major Mayhem is in a two-pack with [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and may be expensive because you have to buy multiple Bumblebees to get multiple Major Mayhems.

==''Generations''==
===''Combiner Wars''===
*At [[Toy Fair 2015]], a member of the ''Transformers'' design team commented that [[Viper (CW)#Toys|Viper]] was designed to be a generic-style Transformer like the [[Omnicon]]s with the intent that fans army-build him. Whilst he has no fiction of his own, this army-building reputation comes from the fact that he is based upon both the [[Cobra Viper]] troopers and the Cobra [[Rattler]]s that they often pilot from ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''. However, Viper ended up being the [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure in his [[wave]] (two of him per case compared to three [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Grooves]] and three [[Warpath (G1)#Combiner Wars|Warpaths]]), and was ''also'' omitted from the subsequent wave (unlike his two wave-mates), which made finding him rather difficult to begin with, let alone collecting multiple specimens. On top of that, several international markets (such as Australia and the United Kingdom) skipped the only wave he shipped in entirely.

===''Titans Return''===
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*''Titans Return'' Legends Class [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Sharkticon (species)#Legends|Sharktron]] can be army-built into hordes of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s.
*In the spirit of army-building, the aforementioned ''Legends'' Sharktron also includes a [[Sweep (G1)#Legends|Sweep Titan Master/Headmaster]] that differs from that of [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Legends|Scourge]]/[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Fracas]], intended as a replacement to help differentiate your "real" Scourge from his minions.

===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
*Multiple ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktors]] can be used to fill out an army, since their model was used for this purpose in the cartoon. Hasbro even encourages it, by allowing three copies of the figure to combine into their camera mode.

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
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*The ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Generations|Centurion Drone]] can be reasonably army-built. However, doing so comes with a downside: while multiple pistols and energon cubes—and even backpacks usable with [[Tigertrack#Generations|Tigertrack]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]]—would certainly be useful, most of the remaining accessories in the included Weaponizer Pack are character-specific. Soon to flood [[eBay]].
*The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Deseeus Army Drone]]s can be bought in bulk to display alongside [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s and [[Allicon]]s, although their exclusivity to [[Walmart]] means they aren't as widely available for purchase.

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
* Like Gnaw, above, the Deluxe Class ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' "[[Allicon#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Quintesson Allicon]]" army-builds nicely, being sold singly at regular retail in the U.S. The [[Quintesson Judge (G1)#Toys|Quintesson Judge]] is also an army builder.

===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
* The Predacon ship has an army of generics based on Scorponok, so the Deluxe Class ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' "[[Scorponok (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Scorponok]]" works as an army builder.

===''Studio Series''===
* ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Gnaw (G1)#Studio Series|Gnaw]] is perfect for building [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] armies, though at the Deluxe Class scale it is slightly more costly than the ''Titans Return'' version.
* ''Studio Series'' [[Sweep (G1)#Studio Series|Sweep]] is another ideal army-builder. The Voyager Class Sweeps have a more saturated color scheme than ''Studio Series'' [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Scourge]], making it easier to distinguish the troops from their master in this case.
* A ''Studio Series'' "MTMTE Collection" multi-pack contained both a Decepticon [[Ground Soldier#Studio Series|Ground Soldier]] and an [[Air Warrior#Studio Series|Elite Seeker]] from the game ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]''. These do NOT [[scale]], however, with the ''Devastation'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SSDevastation|Optimus Prime]] released that same year.

===''Legacy''===
* ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' (specifically its [[subline imprint]] ''Evolution'') features a cross-continuity multipack that consists of four trooper characters. Exclusive to Target's ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, this set is notable for being purchased with the explicit purpose of army-building, with three of the four figures including alternate heads meant to be swapped out at the owner's wish. The set features:
**[[Autotrooper (Animated)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Animated Universe Autotrooper]]
**[[Air Warrior#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Decepticon Seeker]]
**[[Cybertronian (faction)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper]]
**[[Quintesson Bailiff#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Quintesson Trooper]]
* ''Legacy'' (specifically its subline imprint ''United'') also features a cross-continuity multipack that contains trooper characters. Of this Target exclusive set, two of the four figures excluding [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Legacy|Prime Universe Cliffjumper]] and [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Legacy|G1 Universe Squeezeplay]] work as army builders:
**[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#United|Beast Wars Universe Tarantulas]] as [[Tyrantulas]].
**[[Tarn (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Tarn]] as generic [[Decepticon supersoldier]].
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==''Cyberverse''==
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*In the second season of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'', [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] used [[Vector Sigma]] to reprogram the [[AllSpark]], creating an army of his "children," the [[Scraplet]]s. The ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class [[Scraplet#Cyberverse|Scraplet]] toy, while far larger than the on-screen Scraplets, is practically made for army-building.
*Warrior Class [[Gnaw (Cyberverse)#Toys|Gnaw]], while looking nothing like his statue in the show, has an alternate mode that ''somewhat'' looks like the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], without all the tribal markings, of course. Smaller tribal marked versions were released in the Sharkticons attack pack.
*[[Tarn (Cyberverse)|Tarn]] led an army of identical super-soldiers. Though Tarn never received a proper ''Cyberverse'' toy, he did get a [[Tarn (Cyberverse)#Legacy|''Cyberverse''-inspired repaint]] in ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' that could be army built, though it comes in a multi-pack with three other characters.

==''Collaborative''==
*Though he's never appeared in any actual fiction, per se, [[Party Wallop]] is based on the designs of the [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]], who are historically a four-man team. He also comes with all their weapons and four different "bandanna" pieces, which encourages collectors to buy four of him and give each one a given Turtle's bandanna and weapons.
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Army-building

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'''Army-building''' (also '''troop-building''') is a nickname for a toy-collecting habit that involves buying multiple identical toys which represent generic or mass-produced characters (for example, [[Cobra]] soldiers or ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' [[stormtrooper (SW)|stormtroopers]]), with the intent of displaying them as an imposingly large cohesive unit. Some army-builders have hundreds of figures, arranged in elaborate dioramas or military-style formations.

The practice is somewhat less-common in ''Transformers'' fandom than in other fandoms, primarily due to the relative lack of mass-produced, identical, "generic" units, but there are notable exceptions. Perhaps due to the relative dearth of toys representing multiple generic characters, some fans amass armies of non-generic characters (like the [[Jumpstarter]]s).

==Generation 1==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
Generation 1 offers many possibilities for army building, usually by using multiple figures of named characters to represent an army of similarly designed drones.

[[File:Scourge and Sweeps.jpg|thumb|A typical example of the victim of [[Hasbro|somebody's]] [[To sell toys|evil plan]].]]
*The [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|pilot mini-series]] featured a fleet of nameless [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] colored differently from [[Starscream (G1)|the]] [[Thundercracker (G1)|primary]] [[Skywarp (G1)|three]]. Two decades later, [[Air Warrior|toys of these "Air Warriors"]] were finally made in the form of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' [[Plastic|PVC]] figures. They were sold in multi-packs featuring three identical Air Warriors alongside the aforementioned three named Seekers.
**Additionally, generics with identical colors to the original three would sometimes appear within the SAME SCENE as the original three, technically making Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker army builders as well.
**[[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] and [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] are also a good match for plenty of Air Warriors, though that would be somewhat pricey.
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] description in the cartoon's [[Production bible|production bible]] stated he could create weaker duplicates of himself (an ability that showed up in ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]''), thus making Shockwave an obscure army-builder.
*The [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] can be represented by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]. This is probably the cheaper option than using multiples of the ''actual'' drone-unit Insecticon toys [[Salvo (G1)|Salvo]], [[Zaptrap]], and [[Shothole]] (especially since the orignal Insecticons are frequently reissued), and more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] to boot.
*Multiple [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] toys can represent the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. Similarly, multiple [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] toys can represent [[Cyclonus's Armada (G1)|his armada]]. In both cases, the main character and his nameless henchmen may be represented by different releases.
*Multiples of [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] can be used to represent the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. This works particularly well with this figure, as Gnaw received very little characterization in most official fiction.
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*The [[Guardian robot]]s/[[Dark Guardian]]s are potential army builders, though as an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] they would be costly ones.
*[[Kremzeek]] could be considered an army builder, albeit a costly one, as he has only been released as a pack-in with the large [[Autorooper]], the [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Reflector]] three-pack, and ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] toys.
*Though there are multiple [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]], each one has a different [[character model]], and thus using multiple [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] figures to represent them is not common. While Wreck-Gar's original toy can't really ride himself well, his [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers .282010.29|Reveal the Shield toy]] can and is designed for it, as are its retools [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]] and [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]].

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
In ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'', [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] demonstrated the ability to create temporary duplicates of himself.

===''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon===
''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' was good to army builders, as it provided several good opportunities.

*The [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] had multiples of all the limb-units; [[Turtler]] was the only non-cloned individual of the group. Thankfully, the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of the original toys are identical to the [[Hasbro]] versions, reducing the need for costly importing.
*The [[Sparkdash]] [[Javil]], [[Guzzle (Masterforce)|Guzzle]], and [[Sizzle (Masterforce)|Sizzle]] are all drones with multiple copies. Though Javil and Guzzle's toys are colored differently from their [[Firecon]] doppelgangers, the ''Masterforce'' cartoon gave all three Sparkdash the Hasbro colors, making for cheap army-building for those who'd rather be [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] with their hordes.
*Legions of black [[Guardminder]] drones appeared, led by a single golden one. The black drones can be represented by [[Fasttrack (G1)|Fasttrack]], while the leader can be his redeco [[Black Roritchi]]. However, while collecting a single Black Roritchi wouldn't be too hard, as he comes with BlackZarak ([[Gold Plastic Syndrome|just be careful, okay?]]), collecting an army of Fasttrack toys, which were only sold packaged with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], would be expensive. Fortunately, the ''Earthrise'' toyline would release Fasttrack as an individual deluxe class figure, with a subsequent gold repaint in the ''Generations Selects'' line as head honcho Black Roritchi.

===2005 IDW continuity===
*The [[Centurion droids]] are a fairly classic army-builder, though, as usual, an expensive one that comes with a lot of accessories you don't really want multiples of.
*During [[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]], the [[Machination]] sent multiple [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] clones after [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]. However, there is no toy of Sunstreaker in that particular form, let alone as a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], requiring a substitution. There are also multiple Sunstreaker bodies in black, white and red; though there are no ''Transformers'' toys of these, if one were so inclined they could track down the ''[[Diaclone]]'' red and white <s>Sunstreakers</s> Countach LP500S. Alternatively, the [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] [[retool|version]] of Sunstreaker's ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy ''has'' been produced in [[Sideswipe (G1)#Universe (2008)|those]] [[Red Alert (G1)#Generations|three]] [[Sideswipe (G1)#Timelines|colors]], although the prospect of an army of [[BotCon 2010]] Sideswipes takes this page to an entirely new level of prohibitively expensive. The ''Masterpiece'' version of Sunstreaker has made this a little easier, between himself, [[Cordon (G1)|Cordon]], [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and the G2 version of Sideswipe—if you don't mind the latter staying in vehicle mode all the time. Also, the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] version of Sunstreaker was redecoed as Cordon and Spin-Out in the [[Generations Selects (toyline)|''Selects'']] toyline.
*[[:File:MTMTE24 cvrA.jpg|Cover A]] of ''[[Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4]]'', as well as various other panels, draw the [[Ammonite]]s as using the designs of the [[Mini-Con Assault Team]], making the team an army-builder.
*''[[Earthfall Part 5: I Dream of Wires]]'' features [[Seeker clone|an army of clones]] of [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust.]]

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]]'' [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|#3]] features a pack of [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] units.

===''Timelines''===
{{Note|''Timelines'' toys are all [[BotCon|convention]] or [[Transformers Collectors' Club|collectors' club]] exclusives, which can give attempts to army build with them a rather prohibitive pricetag.}}
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*The [[Virulent Clone]] [[exclusive]]s of [[BotCon 2005]] were army builders, and in fact were only sold in pairs.
*[[BotCon 2009]] featured an [[Sweep (G1)#Timelines|exclusive three-pack]] of Sweeps.
*Similarly, [[BotCon 2010]] featured an [[Sharkticon (species)#Timelines|exclusive three-pack]] of Sharkticons.
*[[BotCon 2013]]'s comic showed [[Starscream (MW)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (MW)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]], [[Prowl (MW)|Prowl]], and [[Sandstorm (MW)|Sandstorm]] leading hordes of drones based on their Generation 1 counterparts' ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' toys.
*As a shared bodytype, [[BotCon 2014]]'s 2-pack of [[Pounce#Timelines|Pounce-type]] and [[Wingspan#Timelines|Wingspan-type]] clones can be army built as the named and unnamed [[Dread Pirate Crew]] from [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball's]] ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]''. Or indeed unnamed cannon-fodder resulting from the blueprints being sold on the black market.
*The [[BotCon 2015]] comic showed hordes of [[Waruder]] mechs: [[Parasite]]s, [[Mudfighter]]s, [[Storm Rider]]s, and [[Paralyzer]]s.

===''Kiss Players''===
The [[Earth Defense Command]]'s [[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]] had 48 of the human-created [[Autorooper]] models in service. In what can only be a move designed to encourage army-building, the large Autorooper toy came with a decal sheet with specialized markings for ''all 48 units'', not simply the ones given to pack-in pilot character [[Atari Hitotonari|Atari]]'s Autorooper.

===''Alternators''/''Binaltech''===
With the introduction of the [[Genetronic Translink System|GT System]] in that series's fiction, [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] can inhabit four bodies in unison, so some collectors might take to buying all four Smokescreen [[variant]]s (or, more precisely, both Smokescreen variants and both Smokescreen GT variants) to represent him in his four bodies at once.

===e-HOBBY toy bios===
*E-HOBBY exclusive [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] is a [[Quintesson]] military product with multiple units available. This back story, along with the multiple different faction [[insignia]]s he is packaged with, encourages army building, though like the Guardian Robots he would be costly to collect.
*[[Megaplex]]'s Collector's Edition bio describes him as "one of a series" of Megatron clones, making him a possible army-builder. Naturally, though, the e-HOBBY Megaplex toy, similar to Overcharge, would not be easy to army-build. On the other hand, it's pretty dang similar to G1 Megatron, meaning one could use him, and the original ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Megaplex shouldn't be too hard to find.

===''Legends Spin-Off''===
*''[[Transformers United|United EX]]'' [[Straxus (G1)#United EX|Rollermaster]] was used to represent the entire [[Rollermaster Corps]], a legion of spare bodies and slaves and for the twin Straxuses to use for their own evil deeds.

===''Golden Lagoon''===
*''Golden Lagoon'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Starscream]]'s lack of any Starscream-specific features makes the figure suitable - but expensive - for army-building ''Golden Lagoon'' Skywarp and Thundercracker.

===''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga===
*You can build up the [[Megatron Corps]] by purchasing six of any version of Megatron.

===''Generations Selects'' comic===
*Some of the [[Battle Masters]] such as [[Soundbarrier]], [[Smashdown]], [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]], and [[Doublecrosser (Earthrise)|Doublecrosser]] can be purchased in bulk to represent the [[Selector]]s in the comic.
**The [[Pteraxadon]] Battle Masters can be similarly bought in bulk as well, to represent the pack seen in [[Abominus comic 1]].

==Beast Era==
===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
The [[Scorpion Corps]] could be built with numerous [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] toys, if one considers the minor differences between the two characters to be simply due to an artistic interpretation of the character model. Considering how other characters have been... stylized in these mangas, it might not be much of a stretch.

===''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon===
Multiple ships in the Cybertron fleet share a design with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], which would undoubtedly make him the most expensive army builder of them all.

===''Beast Wars Neo'' comic===
The [[Blentron]]s [[Elphaorpha]], [[Drancron]], and [[Latolata]] have many duplicates.

===''Beast Machines''===
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The [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' are undoubtedly the most popular army builders from the Beast Era, possibly from all of Transformers, with virtually every Vehicon representing thousands of identical drones. ([[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] was the main exception.)

The [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Machines'' cartoon]] featured legions of [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]], [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]], [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]], and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] drones, each commanded by a general. Note that the [[character model]] for Tankor was much closer to the [[Tank Drone]] toy.

''The Wreckers'' comic "[[Departure]]" further featured drones of [[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]], [[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]], [[Spy Streak]], and [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]]. Additionally, an on-model depiction of the original toy for Tankor was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to represent [[Quake's drones|drones]] for [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] (who had the same bodyform, but in different colors).
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==''Universe''==
The 2003 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' comic "[[Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming]]" featured multiple [[Piranacon (Universe)|Piranacons]], toys which would be eventually released by [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] as new decos of the original [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]].

==Unicron Trilogy==
The Unicron Trilogy offers multiple possibilities for army building.

===''Armada''===
[[File:Deadend Drone General Armada Toys.jpg|thumb|Corner pocket.]]
In ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', [[Unicron]]'s interior is patrolled by swarms of [[Dead End Drone]]s, commanded by [[Dead End General]] units. This was originally an expensive toy to army-build, being a pack-in with the [[Unicron|$50 Unicron toy]] (though eventually some Target stores clearanced them for as little as $13). In the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Galaxy Force]]'' toy line though, the fourth [[Micron Booster]] assortment featured "Bug Drones" at a mere 300 yen a pop (very roughly $3). Unfortunately, the [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] boxes meant you either had to buy opened samples, or an entire case of twelve toys to ensure getting a single Dead End Drone... and the General came only one per every ''two'' cases.

===''Energon''===
''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' offers the largest number of potential army builders of the Unicron Trilogy.

*In both the ''Energon'' [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|cartoon]] and [[Transformers: Energon (comic)|comic]] continuities, the Decepticons send thousands of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] drones to combat the Autobots and steal raw energon ore. In the comic continuity, these drones were based on four living, fully-sparked Decepticons: [[Battle Ravage]], [[Cruellock]], [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]. In the cartoon continuity, the four drone-types also had color-changed variants sold as limited-retail toys. Hasbro would introduce another small Terrorcon to the mix: [[Doom-Lock (Energon)|Doom-Lock]], who was later established as a mass-produced drone via [[Ask Vector Prime#Swindle's Spiel|Swindle's Spiel]].
*In the cartoon, there were also countless identical [[Omnicon]]s split among the three body types; [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]], [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] and [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]. The fourth Omnicon type from the cartoon, [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], however, was a unique being, serving as the Omnicons' leader. In the comic series, the Omnicons never became mass-produced Transformers.
*The [[bio]] for [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] says he is the commander of the "[[Guardians of Cybertron]]", though nothing has ever come forward to indicate just what that group is made up of. Hasbro representatives at [[OTFCC 2004]] indicated that they had intended for groups of Omega Sentinels to appear in the cartoon, but ultimately not even ''one'' did, just the original iteration of the mold, [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. No canon has specifically made the Omega Sentinel toy, a clear [[homage]] to the [[Guardian robot|Guardian Robots]] of Generation 1, an army-builder. However, Hasbro's original intent and the Generation 1 allusion has led some fans to collect several of him.

===''Cybertron''===
''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' offers a few good army building opportunities.

[[File:Scrapmetal Cybertron Toys.jpg|thumb|Joe's Apartment 2099]]
*Technically a Terrorcon, [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] is an excellent army builder from the ''Cybertron'' franchise. In the Takara line, it was available in three different colorations; red, yellow, and blue. Hasbro would later release both the red and yellow versions in their own line, but blue remained exclusive to the ''Galaxy Force'' toyline, ramping up his secondary market value outside of Japan.
*The inhabitants of [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] are represented by hundreds of [[Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version|gray clones of Sideways]] and [[Laserbeak drone (Cybertron)|attack bird-bots]]. Both are cost-prohibitive army-builders, as the "Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version" was a DVD pack-in exclusive in Japan (and DVDs are not cheap there even without limited-edition toys packed in), and the only way to collect a horde of Laserbeak drones was by buying multiples of the Voyager-class [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] toy (which is still less expensive than the Noisemazes).
*Throughout the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|cartoon series]], "clones" of the [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] toy are seen both as part of the civilian Autobot ranks hiding on [[Earth]] and inhabiting [[Velocitron]]. These were never seen in robot mode, and sometimes came in red and yellow varieties as well as the toy's blue (no red or yellow versions of the toy exist, though the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Swerve (Universe)|Swerve]] toy ''is'' a red-colored pre-''Cybertron''-[[retool]] version of the mold). This doesn't exactly inspire too many to army-build him, but the canon is there to support it.

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==Live-action film series==
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The video games and subsequent comics for the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|live-action movie universe]] feature numerous models of [[Drone|mass-produced robots]] for both the Decepticons and Autobots. Though there are several toys based on these models (designed primarily for the version of the game for the [[PlayStation]] 2 and 3, [[Xbox]] 360, [[Wii]], and PC), the accuracy of the toys' coloration and head design ''to'' the game models varies, but most are geared towards being the Decepticon drones. Interestingly enough, the toys that got [[redeco]]ed were given original decos, not opposite-side game-decos.

*[[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]'s toy is nearly-accurate to the console game's Decepticon Swindle drones.
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]]'s toy has the Decepticon drones' deco, but the face is only somewhat like the Autobot face, leaning towards a more unique design.
*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]'s toy is only barely accurate to the drone design, owing to timing issues. In the game, both Autobot and Decepticon versions are primarily white. The non-lenshead makes it a little more Autobotty, though.
*[[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] is fairly accurate to the [[Class Alpha drone unit|Decepticon version]] of the drone.
*Both versions of [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] are similarly very close to the Decepticon [[Class Beta drone unit|Class Beta]] and [[Constructicon Warrior]] drones' designs.
*In the movie comics, [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]] lent his form to a series of L.M.-1 drones.

{{note|[[Dirt Boss (ROTF)|Dirt Boss]] and [[Deadlift]] have identical bodytypes to the [[Scrapper (Movie)|Scrapper]] drones. However, since they have different names and bios, they don’t technically count as [[canon]]ical army-building candidates. But if you want to build armies of Dirt Bosses and Deadlifts or unofficially repurpose them as Scrappers, go ahead. We're not stopping you.}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Potentially, every [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] from the movie is an army builder, because multiple characters with the same body model are either destroyed, merged into Devastator, or are fighting the army at the same time.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*Multiple Autobots of [[Roller (DOTM)|Roller]]'s design are seen aboard the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]''. Like many of the potential army builders on this page, having to actually army-build Roller is an expensive proposition since Roller was only sold as a pack-in with the ''Ark'' playset.
*The tiny [[Lensmeter Decepticon]]s seen attending to [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in the movie share their design with [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]].
*The [[Dread (DOTM)|Dreads]] can be portrayed by multiple [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]]s with the metal hair in different positions. They're later joined by ''The Last Knight'' [[Berserker]], and ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Crowbar]] and Crankcase.
*A fleet of [[Orbital Assault Carrier]]s is shown invading [[Chicago]].

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:Studio-Series-MV4-Deluxe-Shadow-Raider.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"You're going to pull my head off and give it to Lockdown, aren't you?"]]
*The [[Knight Ship]] is guarded by a pack of [[Steeljaw (AOE)|Steeljaws]]. ''[[Studio Series]]'' would later give us the [[Shadow Raider]]s, despite them being redecos of their boss [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].
*An army of [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] toys can be used to represent many of the vehicles used by [[Cemetery Wind]]. However, that would be rather difficult, seeing as the only toys are either part of a rather expensive [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]] multi-pack or a hard to find [[tail-ender]].
*Multiple [[Insecticon (Movie)|Insecticons]] were seen in the KSI headquarters.
*Multiple [[Stinger (AOE)|Stingers]] can be used to represent the mass-produced units seen in the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Mobile Game]].
*The Vehicons can also bolster [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s ranks, but we have already mentioned that would be difficult. Fortunately, ''Studio Series'' would give us [[KSI Boss]]es redecoed from [[Nitro Zeus]]. And while their toys do not necessarily match their on-screen portrayals due to being redecoed from Stinger, the [[KSI Sentry|KSI Sentries]] can make useful army-builders nonetheless.

===''The Last Knight''===
*The six identical [[Infernocon|Infernocons]] seen in the movie can be represented by six figures of [[Skulk]], all of which are only available in the relatively rare TRU exclusive [[Infernocus]] box set.

===''Bumblebee''===
*''Studio Series'' [[Thrust (Movie)#Studio Series|Thrust]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)#SS89|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (Movie)#Studio Series|Skywarp]] can be used to represent [[generic]] Seekers in addition to the respective official characters.

===''Rise of the Beasts''===
*''Studio Series'' [[Freezer#Studio Series|Freezer]] and [[Novakane#Studio Series|Novakane]] can be bought in bulk to stand in for the many [[Sweep (ROTB)|Sweeps]] that appear as part of [[Unicron]]'s army.
*Multiple [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]] (or the more accurately colored [[Double Punch (ROTB)|Double Punch]]) can be seen scurrying around in the film's introduction and final battle.

==''Animated''==
[[File:TL-toy Autotrooper.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] had multiple [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clones]] of varying colors. In "[[Transformers Comic issue 17#Dino-MIGHT!|Dino-MIGHT!]]", they were all colored like him, making him an army builder. There were also sparkless, inanimate clone bodies colored like him in "[[A Fistful of Energon]]".
*[[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]'s multiple VR clones from "[[Human Error, Part II]]" make Electrostatic Soundwave an army builder.
*[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotrooper]]s are an all-identical Autobot police force. Figures were made available at [[BotCon 2011]], featured in an exclusive three-pack. An Autotrooper-inspired retool was also featured in a ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' multipack.
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==Aligned continuity family==
===''War for Cybertron''===
*''Studio Series'' [[Soldier (unit)#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Decepticon Soldier]] is there to help you army-build a bunch of Decepticon troops to reenact playing the Autobot levels and Escalation maps in ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]''.

===''Prime''===
[[File:PrimeVehiconToys.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Steve Convention]]
*The ''Prime'' toyline has a plethora of [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]] toys, based on the generic Decepticon model in the cartoon.
*The [[MECH Commando|MECH Trooper]] that came with the Bumblebee vs. Starscream Entertainment Pack is technically an army builder, since you see multiples in the show, but you'd have to buy multiple Bumblebees and Starscreams to get more than one of them.
*Any of [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s ''Prime'' figures can be used to represent the [[Starscream clone (Prime)|Starscream clone]]s from the show.
*The [[Arms Micron]] [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]] is an army-builder, because Unicron had the ability to multiply himself in the show.
*[[Cyberverse (toyline)#Commander Class 2|Cyberverse Commander]] [[Hardshell#Prime|Hardshell]] can be used to build an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] army.

===''Rescue Bots''===
[[File:Morbot rescan rb2016.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The only Con in the village.]]
*[[Doctor Morocco]] produced multiple [[MorBot]]s in ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', making any of the resulting MorBot figures potential army-builders. However, the transforming Rescan figure is the most viable, being the only one not packed as part of a set. (''Nobody'' needs to army-build Bumblebee or Graham Burns...)

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)===
*Many [[Caretaker Mini-Con]]s sharing [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]]'s design were shown aboard ships, particularly in the episodes "[[Deep Trouble (RID)|Deep Trouble]]", "[[Portals]]", "[[Decepticon Island (Part 1)]]" and "[[Decepticon Island (Part 2)]]". This makes any version of Fixit an army-builder.
*Multiple [[Major Mayhem]]s were shown under the command of [[Stockade (RID)|Stockade]], essentially making him an army-builder. There's also a command unit who bears a slight resemblance to [[Volcano (RID)|Volcano]]...who is an Autobot. However, Major Mayhem is in a two-pack with [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and may be expensive because you have to buy multiple Bumblebees to get multiple Major Mayhems.

==''Generations''==
===''Combiner Wars''===
*At [[Toy Fair 2015]], a member of the ''Transformers'' design team commented that [[Viper (CW)#Toys|Viper]] was designed to be a generic-style Transformer like the [[Omnicon]]s with the intent that fans army-build him. Whilst he has no fiction of his own, this army-building reputation comes from the fact that he is based upon both the [[Cobra Viper]] troopers and the Cobra [[Rattler]]s that they often pilot from ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''. However, Viper ended up being the [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure in his [[wave]] (two of him per case compared to three [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Grooves]] and three [[Warpath (G1)#Combiner Wars|Warpaths]]), and was ''also'' omitted from the subsequent wave (unlike his two wave-mates), which made finding him rather difficult to begin with, let alone collecting multiple specimens. On top of that, several international markets (such as Australia and the United Kingdom) skipped the only wave he shipped in entirely.

===''Titans Return''===
[[File:Legends-toy Sharktron.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*''Titans Return'' Legends Class [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Sharkticon (species)#Legends|Sharktron]] can be army-built into hordes of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s.
*In the spirit of army-building, the aforementioned ''Legends'' Sharktron also includes a [[Sweep (G1)#Legends|Sweep Titan Master/Headmaster]] that differs from that of [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Legends|Scourge]]/[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Fracas]], intended as a replacement to help differentiate your "real" Scourge from his minions.

===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
*Multiple ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktors]] can be used to fill out an army, since their model was used for this purpose in the cartoon. Hasbro even encourages it, by allowing three copies of the figure to combine into their camera mode.

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCT-toy CenturionDrone.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*The ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Generations|Centurion Drone]] can be reasonably army-built. However, doing so comes with a downside: while multiple pistols and energon cubes—and even backpacks usable with [[Tigertrack#Generations|Tigertrack]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]]—would certainly be useful, most of the remaining accessories in the included Weaponizer Pack are character-specific. Soon to flood [[eBay]].
*The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Deseeus Army Drone]]s can be bought in bulk to display alongside [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s and [[Allicon]]s, although their exclusivity to [[Walmart]] means they aren't as widely available for purchase.

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
* Like Gnaw, above, the Deluxe Class ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' "[[Allicon#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Quintesson Allicon]]" army-builds nicely, being sold singly at regular retail in the U.S. The [[Quintesson Judge (G1)#Toys|Quintesson Judge]] is also an army builder.

===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
* The Predacon ship has an army of generics based on Scorponok, so the Deluxe Class ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' "[[Scorponok (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Scorponok]]" works as an army builder.

===''Studio Series''===
* ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Gnaw (G1)#Studio Series|Gnaw]] is perfect for building [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] armies, though at the Deluxe Class scale it is slightly more costly than the ''Titans Return'' version.
* ''Studio Series'' [[Sweep (G1)#Studio Series|Sweep]] is another ideal army-builder. The Voyager Class Sweeps have a more saturated color scheme than ''Studio Series'' [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Scourge]], making it easier to distinguish the troops from their master in this case.
* A ''Studio Series'' "MTMTE Collection" multi-pack contained both a Decepticon [[Ground Soldier#Studio Series|Ground Soldier]] and an [[Air Warrior#Studio Series|Elite Seeker]] from the game ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]''. These do NOT [[scale]], however, with the ''Devastation'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SSDevastation|Optimus Prime]] released that same year.

===''Legacy''===
* ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' (specifically its [[subline imprint]] ''Evolution'') features a cross-continuity multipack that consists of four trooper characters. Exclusive to Target's ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, this set is notable for being purchased with the explicit purpose of army-building, with three of the four figures including alternate heads meant to be swapped out at the owner's wish. The set features:
**[[Autotrooper (Animated)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Animated Universe Autotrooper]]
**[[Air Warrior#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Decepticon Seeker]]
**[[Cybertronian (faction)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper]]
**[[Quintesson Bailiff#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Quintesson Trooper]]
* ''Legacy'' (specifically its subline imprint ''United'') also features a cross-continuity multipack that contains trooper characters. Of this Target exclusive set, two of the four figures excluding [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Legacy|Prime Universe Cliffjumper]] and [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Legacy|G1 Universe Squeezeplay]] work as army builders:
**[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#United|Beast Wars Universe Tarantulas]] as [[Tyrantulas]].
**[[Tarn (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Tarn]] as generic [[Decepticon supersoldier]].
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==''Cyberverse''==
[[File:Cyberverse-Scout-Scraplet.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*In the second season of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'', [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] used [[Vector Sigma]] to reprogram the [[AllSpark]], creating an army of his "children," the [[Scraplet]]s. The ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class [[Scraplet#Cyberverse|Scraplet]] toy, while far larger than the on-screen Scraplets, is practically made for army-building.
*Warrior Class [[Gnaw (Cyberverse)#Toys|Gnaw]], while looking nothing like his statue in the show, has an alternate mode that ''somewhat'' looks like the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], without all the tribal markings, of course. Smaller tribal marked versions were released in the Sharkticons attack pack.
*[[Tarn (Cyberverse)|Tarn]] led an army of identical super-soldiers. Though Tarn never received a proper ''Cyberverse'' toy, he did get a [[Tarn (Cyberverse)#Legacy|''Cyberverse''-inspired repaint]] in ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' that could be army built, though it comes in a multi-pack with three other characters.

==''Collaborative''==
*Though he's never appeared in any actual fiction, per se, [[Party Wallop]] is based on the designs of the [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]], who are historically a four-man team. He also comes with all their weapons and four different "bandanna" pieces, which encourages collectors to buy four of him and give each one a given Turtle's bandanna and weapons.
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[[Category:Toys]]

Play pattern

2025-12-31T08:57:13Z

BNSF1995:

[[File:Early Sales Concept .jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|40% CHOO-CHOO-CHA-CHA-CHA 25% WHOOOOOSH 30% PCHOW PCHOW PCHOW 4.999% INVISIBLE FORCEFIELD 0.001% [[Fandom|I HAVE ALL THE GUYS EVER MADE]]]]
In the world of [[toy]] design, '''play pattern''' is fancy murky industry-speak for "how are kids supposed to use this toy?" You'll find it used a lot in the written description of patent applications. Any feature of a toy that is intended to be used in a particular, specific way is part of some play pattern.

Some sample play patterns:
* '''[[Transformation|Conversion]]:''' toys that transform from robot to vehicle, of course. It's the fundamental play pattern that defines the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]].
* '''[[Combiner|Combination]]:''' A feature introduced by toys such as [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], both composed of smaller toys.
* '''"Micro play":''' used by Hasbro reps at [[BotCon 2002]]<ref>[http://www.builtstlouis.net/tf/manic/m-bc02.html Botcon 2002 report]</ref> to describe the play pattern of the tiny [[Mini-Con]] toys in ''Armada'' (and, by extension, their [[Micromaster]] predecessors.)
* '''"Aspirational Play":''' A somewhat more abstract, design-centric factor, that Hasbro has referenced as a play pattern. Aspirational Play describes a child's preference to go "vroom-vroom" and "whoosh whoosh" with a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Lamborghini or Fighter Jet]] rather than the family station-wagon or a feather-duster.
* '''"Puzzle play:"''' The play pattern associated with converting more complex ''Transformers'' toys. Since [[2014]], Hasbro has moved to de-emphasize this play pattern in their film/cartoon tie-in toylines, in favor of simpler and [[autotransformation|automatic]] transformations, leaving puzzle play to the ''Generations'' and ''Masterpiece'' lines.
* '''"Battle play":''' Knocking over action figures and the one who doesn't fall over wins.
* '''"Ecosystem":''' The intentional compatibility of toys released as part of different [[size class]]es, like in ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'', ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'', ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]''.

[[File:Armadagalvatron 5mmoverload.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Attach ALL THE THINGS]]

If all this seems insanely pedantic, consider that the play pattern is distinct from other potential but unintended uses of the toy. For example:
* Converting [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] from city to base to robot? Intended play pattern!
** Using Fortress Maximus as a blunt instrument to crush your little sister's dollhouse? Not the intended play pattern (but still cool)!
* Converting [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from robot to gun? Intended play pattern!
** Using a G1 Megatron in gun form to rob a bank? There's a good reason the original G1 Megatron has never been reissued outside of Japan.
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==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Play pattern

2025-12-31T08:56:45Z

BNSF1995:

[[File:Early Sales Concept .jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|40% CHOO-CHOO-CHA-CHA-CHA 25% WHOOOOOSH 30% PCHOW PCHOW PCHOW 4.999% INVISIBLE FORCEFIELD 0.001% [[Fandom|I HAVE ALL THE GUYS EVER MADE]]]]
In the world of [[toy]] design, '''play pattern''' is fancy murky industry-speak for "how are kids supposed to use this toy?" You'll find it used a lot in the written description of patent applications. Any feature of a toy that is intended to be used in a particular, specific way is part of some play pattern.

Some sample play patterns:
* '''[[Transformation|Conversion]]:''' toys that transform from robot to vehicle, of course. It's the fundamental play pattern that defines the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]].
* '''[[Combiner|Combination]]:''' A feature introduced by toys such as [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], both composed of smaller toys.
* '''"Micro play":''' used by Hasbro reps at [[BotCon 2002]]<ref>[http://www.builtstlouis.net/tf/manic/m-bc02.html Botcon 2002 report]</ref> to describe the play pattern of the tiny [[Mini-Con]] toys in ''Armada'' (and, by extension, their [[Micromaster]] predecessors.)
* '''"Aspirational Play":''' A somewhat more abstract, design-centric factor, that Hasbro has referenced as a play pattern. Aspirational Play describes a child's preference to go "vroom-vroom" and "whoosh whoosh" with a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Lamborghini or Fighter Jet]] rather than the family station-wagon or a feather-duster.
* '''"Puzzle play:"''' The play pattern associated with converting more complex ''Transformers'' toys. Since [[2014]], Hasbro has moved to de-emphasize this play pattern in their film/cartoon tie-in toylines, in favor of simpler and [[autotransformation|automatic]] transformations, leaving puzzle play to the ''Generations'' and ''Masterpiece'' lines.
* '''"Battle play":''' Knocking over action figures and the one who doesn't fall over wins.
* '''"Ecosystem":''' The intentional compatibility of toys released as part of different [[size class]]es, like in ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'', ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'', ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]''.

[[File:Armadagalvatron 5mmoverload.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Attach ALL THE THINGS]]

If all this seems insanely pedantic, consider that the play pattern is distinct from other potential but unintended uses of the toy. For example:
* Converting [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] from city to base to robot? Intended play pattern!
** Using Fortress Maximus as a blunt instrument to crush your little sister's dollhouse? Not the intended play pattern (but still cool)!
* Converting [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from robot to gun? Intended play pattern!
** Using a G1 Megatron in gun form to rob a bank? Enjoy prison, you maniac.
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==References==
{{reflist}}

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Thirteen

2025-12-21T07:22:04Z

BNSF1995: /* Covenant Thirteen */

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According to legend, the '''Thirteen''' were the original [[Transformer]]s created by [[Primus]] at the dawn of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s history. Rightfully huge and powerful, each member of the Thirteen, the first Transformers to bear the rank of "[[Prime (rank)|Prime]]", <ref>A Hasbro Q&A response would later try to alter this. See "[[#Conceptual history|Conceptual history]]."</ref> possessed unique abilities and wielded [[Artifacts of the Primes|weapons and artifacts]] of great power—indeed, some say that these thirteen Transformers formed the fundamental "archetypes" that all future generations of Transformers would imprint themselves upon.

Across the ''Transformers'' [[multiverse]], the origins, history, and even the full lineup of the Thirteen are shrouded in myth and legend. However, most historical accounts agree that the Thirteen walked Cybertron for a time until a betrayal forever shattered their ranks; the survivors of this epic conflict fled into deep space, retreated into private metaphysical realms, or simply faded into the annals of history, content to leave their very existence an open question to contemporary Transformers. Real or not, the ancient relics they left behind are still powerful enough to alter the course of Cybertronian history.

Although the Thirteen helped lay the groundwork for contemporary Cybertronian civilization, they also left behind a complicated legacy for their descendants to untangle—the story of the Thirteen is one of heroic victories and heinous cruelties, and their fall is a cautionary tale of hubris, passion, and naivety. Indeed, when the remaining members of the Thirteen resurface in the modern era, these old wounds have a habit of flaring up again...

{{bigquote|We are the 13, the first, the forgotten, each of us serving a function vital to the survival of the universe. Each of us designated a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] and given a function to serve during the long march of infinity.|[[Vector Prime]]|"[[Vector Prime: In the Beginning]]"}}

==Conceptual history==
[[File:BW Covenant.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|The [[Covenant (group)|Covenant]] shares the same base concept with the Thirteen, and served as their prototype.]]
The concept of the Thirteen wasn't introduced until around 20 years into the ''Transformers'' brand's history, and the slow drip-feeding of information that characterized the early stages of their story has not been presented in a very linear manner. The development of the concept is described in this section to minimize confusion; for details of their history and actions in specific bits of fiction, see below.

[[File:Vectorprimeut.jpg|thumb|upright=1|[[Vector Prime]] was a prominent member of the early Thirteen.]]
The very earliest seeds of the Thirteen can be found in material produced by [[3H Productions]] for [[BotCon]], most notably 1999's "[[Covenant (story)|Covenant]]". Written by [[Simon Furman]], this story introduces the undeniably similar concept of the [[Covenant (group)|Covenant]], a group of twelve zodiac-themed robots who are the first creations of [[Primus]], created as a test-run for the Transformer race. Despite the basic similarity between the Covenant and the Thirteen, there was no canonical connection between the two groups, aside from an ambiguous [[Ask Vector Prime]] entry published much later in 2015, which presented several different interpretations of how the groups might be related. Certainly, those same stories by 3H were incompatible with later lore of the Thirteen, as they introduced [[Primon]], a Matrix-bearer who preceded [[Prima]].

It was in the pages of 2004's ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'' that the mysterious "Thirteen Original Transformers" were first spoken of, and their basic origin was laid down: they were the first Transformers created by Primus to battle Unicron, and their number included Prima, the first [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-bearer from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics series]]; [[The Fallen]], an enigmatic servant of Unicron from [[Dreamwave Productions]]' 2003 comic, ''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages]]''; and the [[Liege Maximo]], an ancient evil [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comics]] (whose implied status as one of the first Transformers had previously been affirmed only in Furman's unofficial novella, ''[[Alignment]]''). The book also contained a passing mention that the enigmatic [[Maccadam|manager]] of [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], a Cybertronian pub introduced in the UK Generation 1 Marvel Comics, was rumored to be one of the Thirteen (though it also admits that this could be a fabrication by the pub's drunken patrons). Not surprisingly, it was the creator of all four of these characters—the aforementioned Simon Furman—who both wrote the guide and conceived the idea of the Thirteen,<ref>Simon Furman panel, BotCon 2012</ref> recycling the same general idea behind the Covenant.<ref>Simon Furman at BotCon 2022.</ref>

The concept of the Thirteen quietly bubbled under for the next year, until another element was added with the introduction of [[Vector Prime]] in 2005's ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' series. Created by lead Hasbro designer [[Aaron Archer]], Vector Prime was given a clockwork aesthetic to signify his old age and mastery over time itself, with his face evoking the [[Autobot]] sigil. While the original Japanese version of the ''Cybertron'' cartoon would simply treat him as a very ancient Autobot, Hasbro copywriter [[Forest Lee]] would canonise him as one of the Thirteen in [[Vector Prime: In the Beginning|the first story]] produced for the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]. This story also introduced the idea that all of the Thirteen were [[Prime (rank)|Primes]], and that each had a specific function or purpose; Vector Prime's was stewardship of time, while a 2007 [[bio]] written for The Fallen's ''[[Titanium Series]]'' toy would later reveal he was the overseer of entropy.

[[File:ThirteenAaronArcherSketch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|The roster of the Thirteen was not established from the outset.]]
While it was not immediately apparent, Hasbro had put a plan in motion for the Thirteen with the Collectors' Club comic: across the next five years, five separate robots were introduced who were gradually revealed to be components of the very first combiner, Nexus Prime, who was one of the Thirteen. Behind the scenes, Aaron Archer developed the remaining roster of the Thirteen, carrying forward Prima, The Fallen (whose true name became Megatronus), Liege Maximo, and Vector Prime, and adding [[Alpha Trion]], the Autobot elder from [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]]. The new members he introduced were intended to embody different kinds of Transformers: [[Onyx Prime]] (at first named simply "Maximus", after the [[Maximal]]s) represented the beasts, [[Micronus Prime|Micronus]] was the progenitor of the [[Mini-Con]]s, [[Quintus Prime|Quintus]] was tied to the [[Quintesson]]s, with a Japan-inspired "trickster", a female "forger" ([[Solus Prime]]), and an "elemental" proto-Transformer filling out the group.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Really we were trying to create a representation of each of the classic Transformer forms. So as I was creating the Thirteen, some had been figured out, right? So Megatronus I think, Liege Maximo, Alpha Trion I believe were already named characters... but then I tried to figure out how to bring the concept of beasts and combiners [and the Mini-Cons] and different elements into the concept, so that you had the whole pantheon of gods, different shapes and sizes and whatnot. So I went through and I drew kind of visions of what they could be. So this is not trying to figure the character out, but get the vibe of what the character was about, other talented people would come in behind me and do that. So there's like the idea that—why did the Quintessons think that they might have made the Transformers? Well they come from the guy that was like the Johnny Appleseed, or the character that seeded some of the planets, so they were confused... try to shore up some of these ideas for the Aligned continuity, right? Here's an elemental kind of concept, gears and metal and magnetism, kind of a proto-Transformer, kind of weird thing. [...] Here's another weird version of Megatronus, how big he is compared to like what Megatron would have been.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQLQ4VzuCGA&t=689s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday night LIVE: Creating characters and lore|year=2023|month=05|day=26}}</ref> While most of these are recognisable in the final roster, it appears that the design from the "elemental" was given to the "trickster" character, resulting in [[Amalgamous Prime]], while [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]] took over as the Prime of the elements. Additionally, [[Thirteenth Prime|one member]] of the group would remain a mystery.

[[File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|Fun Publications also introduced the first [[combiner]], [[Nexus Prime]].]]
While these plans developed, Japanese writer [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] introduced the character of [[Logos Prime]] in the 2006 text story ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'', which seemingly alluded to the idea that he was one of the Thirteen by presenting him as a peer to Vector Prime. Ichikawa did not intend this reading, however, believing it was not his place to add to the Thirteen.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Vector PrimeとThe Fallen以外の人影は全く誰のことも想定していません。ファンの方々は「1人はLogos Primeだ」と推察していますが、それも間違いです（彼を勝手に13人とするのは図々しく不適当と感じたので、そうしたくなかった）。満足いく答えではないかも知れませんが、これが本当のところです。🙇‍♂️|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1627056614024036352|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=02|day=18}}</ref> But fans who were aware of the character at the time latched onto the idea of Logos as one of Thirteen, unaware that that wasn't meant to be the case.

During this time, most of the information on the Thirteen came from Q&A sessions with Hasbro representatives at BotCon—where it was established that the Thirteen were [[multiversal singularity|multiversal singularities]], a concept which purported that across all the different [[universal stream]]s, only one incarnation of each of the Thirteen existed, moving between worlds. This idea would later be canonized within the pages of Fun Publications' comics. The full story of the Thirteen was to be told in a comic book mini-series by [[IDW Publishing]], written by Simon Furman, but after numerous teases the plans were eventually nixed while Hasbro worked out what they wanted to do with the characters.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The Thirteen is probably not going to happen for a while, as it’s become more of a Hasbro thing than an IDW thing, and Hasbro need to crystallise the whole concept before it can be turned into a comic book. I think and hope it will still happen, as it’s a story I’d dearly love to tell, but I have no firm grasp or when or in what form it will eventually see print.|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20110612025753/https://hombreimaginario.deviantart.com/art/Interviews-10-Simon-Furman-130246343|name=Simon Furman|site=deviantART|year=2009|month=07|day=20}}</ref> Hasbro's desire to control and fully conceptualize the story of the Thirteen was further made evident when, after [[Fun Publications]]' Nexus Prime story concluded in the same year, they effectively took "custody" of the character as part of their future plans.[[File:TransformersVault-Prima.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|The Aligned design for [[Prima]] was revealed at [[BotCon 2010]].]] This control, however, was evidently not all-encompassing, as The Fallen made a surprising appearance in [[2009]] as the titular villain of the second live-action ''Transformers'' film, ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', where he not only received new backstory that removed any connection he had to Unicron, but was also presented as a member of only ''seven'' Primes instead of thirteen. Hasbro's [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009#AllSpark.com|October 2009 online Q&A]] attempted to retroactively justify this by explaining that while all the Thirteen were Primes, only seven actually had the word "Prime" ''in their names''. However, this rationale wouldn't last.

Eventually, in 2010, the grand scope of the new [[Aligned continuity family]] became the "delivery method" for Hasbro's long-percolating tale of the Thirteen. However, the "Aligned" continuity was also established to ''not'' be part of the multiverse in which all preceding ''Transformers'' fiction took place, which until then had lain the groundwork for the Thirteen. As such, the new information introduced by the Aligned continuity was only true for ''that'' continuity, resulting in some incongruities: the surprise inclusion of [[Alpha Trion]], the inevitable omission of Logos Prime, and a second revised backstory for The Fallen that, like in ''Revenge of the Fallen'', further dissociated him from Unicron. From 2010 to 2013, various pieces of Aligned media—including the novels ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Exiles]]'', the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon, and the prose work ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus]]''—finally detailed in full the complete roster and history of the Thirteen in the Aligned Continuity, which can all be read about further down this article.

In spite of the metaphysical complexities that had built up with the lore surrounding the ''Transformers'' multiverse and its singularities, Hasbro's Aligned roster for the Thirteen has pretty much served as the basis of every story they've appeared in since. In 2014, they were introduced to IDW Publishing's long-running continuity, receiving a whole new backstory beginning with [[The Crucible|''Robots in Disguise'' #34]]. Fun Publications would work to massage the continuity implications this had for the rest of the multiverse: Ask Vector Prime revealed that non-singularity versions of the Thirteen also exist within the multiverse (with the "Aligned Thirteen" being one such example) and finally established their own complete roster for the "Multiverse Thirteen", before the 2015 Collectors' Club comic storyline ''[[Another Light]]'' culminated in the Thirteen's existence as multiversal singularities being nullified entirely. Freed from the complex bounds of this concept, the story of the Thirteen is now free to be told any way, in any continuity.
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==Members==
Because of their complicated fictional natures, conceptual histories, and status as multiversal "archetypes", {{SITENAME SHORT}} opts to break our standard rules a little and give most members of the group a single article that covers all different versions of that character, as opposed to separate articles (G1, Unicron Trilogy, Movie, etc...) for each incarnation.

===Covenant Thirteen===
[[File:OneShallRise1-WellofAllSparks.jpg|thumb|325px|"No, Harry, no! Don't look at the light!" "I can't help it! It's so beautiful!"]]
The first full lineup of the Thirteen was originally formalized for the [[Aligned continuity family]], and properly revealed in [[2013]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus]]''. The "Aligned Thirteen" were initially considered to be separate from the pre-existing "multiversal Thirteen", something backed up in fiction which described their [[universal stream|universal cluster]] as being previously separate from the multiverse. This proved not to last long outside the Multiverse Thirteen's own stories, however, and the core list (give or take [[Thirteenth Prime|a guy]]) has since rapidly propagated far beyond the bounds of Aligned media into such places as the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005]] and [[2019 IDW continuity|2019]] continuities of [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics as mentioned above, multiple yearly themes of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' ur-franchise, and even [[Transformers One (film)|the big screen]] to become the definitive roster of the modern day.

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr1|'''[[Prima]]'''—The leader of the Thirteen, a warrior of light and the first [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix-bearer]] who wielded the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]].}}
{{Bp-pr2|'''[[Vector Prime]]'''—The master of time and space, which he could manipulate through his [[Blades of Time]].}}
{{Bp-pr3|'''[[Alpha Trion]]'''—Holder of the [[Quill]], which he uses to record the past, present, and future of Cybertron in the [[Covenant of Primus]] as part of his role as recordskeeper of the Primes.}}
{{Bp-pr4|'''[[Solus Prime]]'''—The master artificer and creator of many of the Primes' weapons through use of her incredible [[Forge of Solus Prime|Forge]]. She was the first [[female Transformer|female Cybertronian]].}}
{{Bp-pr5|'''[[Micronus Prime]]'''—The conscience of the Thirteen, and the first [[Mini-Con]], able to [[Powerlinx|link up with and enhance the power]] of his siblings through the use of his [[Chimera Stone]].}}
{{Bp-pr6|'''[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]'''—Student of the elemental structure of the natural world, aided in this by his [[Lenses]], which allowed him to see further and deeper than anyone, in both material and spiritual senses; fond of the occasional tipple, with some claiming that he still walks Cybertron in the form of a humble bartender.}}
{{Bp-pr7|'''[[Nexus Prime]]'''—The first and greatest [[combiner]], granted the ability to divide himself into separate forms by his [[Enigma of Combination]]. Unpredictable, fascinated by change, and a lighthearted prankster.}}
{{Bp-pr8|'''[[Onyx Prime]]'''—The first [[beast_mode|beast-form]] Cybertronian, a primitive and spiritual being able to view other times, places, souls, and even the afterlife through his three-faced [[Triptych Mask]].}}
{{Bp-pr9|'''[[Amalgamous Prime]]'''—The joker of the Thirteen and the first [[Shifter]], unpredictable and easygoing. He was the first Cybertronian with the ability of [[transformation]], granted him by his [[Transformation Cog (Thirteen)|Transformation Cog]], which became the basis for the cogs in all subsequent Transformer life.}}
{{Bp-pr10|'''[[Quintus Prime]]'''—A daydreamer and perfectionist whose drive to express his ideas led him to become a scientist. His artifact was the [[Emberstone]], which gave him the ability to create life; the [[Quintesson]]s were among his creations.}}
{{Bp-pr11|'''[[Liege Maximo]]'''—The "Prime of Lies", a black-hearted and amoral manipulator. Though his artifact was notionally the toxin-loaded [[Liegian Darts]], his real skill was his ability to talk others into his way of thinking.}}
{{Bp-pr12|'''[[The Fallen]]'''—Once known as '''Megatronus''', guardian of entropy and wielder of the [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]], the Fallen's name was stricken from history when the dark warrior turned on his siblings.}}
{{Bp-pr13|'''The [[Thirteenth Prime]]'''— the last and most mysterious of the Thirteen, all we can say for certain is that he bore a strong connection to the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and his depictions look [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|awfully familiar...]]}}</ul>

===Multiversal Thirteen===
[[File:AnotherLight-Thirteen.jpg|thumb|325px|Who are we? You'll never know!]]
Though the "multiversal Thirteen"—considered separate to the "Aligned Thirteen"—had almost half of their members revealed long before any non-multiversal incarnation was ever mentioned, the remainder of their membership was left ambiguous until a [[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#ThirteenList|June 2015 Facebook post]] from [[Ask Vector Prime]] listed off twelve of Vector Prime's siblings. The members established before either full roster were:

*'''[[Prima]]'''—The first [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix-bearer]] and first Transformer born from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the leader of the Thirteen.<ref>''Sentinel Prime was one of a dynasty of Primes, stretching back to the original '''13 Transformers''' and their leader, Prima.''—''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'' (2005) 1st ed p15, "Sentinel Prime"</ref> He wielded the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], a mighty blade capable of unparalleled destruction.
*'''[[Liege Maximo]]'''—A legendary schemer.<ref name="askvectorprime">[[Ask Vector Prime]] on Facebook</ref>
*'''[[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'''—Formerly the guardian of entropy, whose name was stricken from history when he betrayed his brothers and became a [[Herald of Unicron]] under the new name "'''The Fallen'''".<ref>''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]''</ref>
*'''[[Vector Prime]]'''—The guardian of space and time, who spent most of his life outside of reality, observing it and occasionally stepping in to help.
*'''[[Nexus Prime]]'''—The first combiner and the guardian of [[Rarified Energon]].

To these Vector Prime added four invented by the Covenant:

*'''[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]'''—Rumored to have established [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|a bar]] on modern Cybertron, seeking to provide a respite from endless war.<ref name="askvectorprime"/>
*'''[[Solus Prime]]'''—A renowned smith who wielded a powerful [[Forge of Solus Prime|Forge]].<ref name="askvectorprime"/>
*'''[[Micronus Prime]]'''—The progenitor of the [[Mini-Con]]s.<ref>[[Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist]]</ref>
*'''[[Onyx Prime]]'''—In-tune with nature and the organic.<ref name="askvectorprime"/>

And four other powerful figures from ''Transformers'' lore:

*'''[[Last Autobot|Autonomous Maximus]]'''—A lonely sentinel who renounced his name, becoming simply known as the Last Autobot.
*'''[[Logos Prime]]'''—An enigmatic figure who, operating in the present day under the name "Soundblaster", sought to pass on his incredible powers over time and space to an heir.
*'''[[Solomus]]'''—A gentle and kind individual, who is instead in some universes a member of the [[Guiding Hand]].
*'''[[Epistemus]]'''—A Cybertronian of unconventional intellect, also sometimes of the Guiding Hand.

===Other members===
Additional or alternative members of the Thirteen have been known to crop up, initially in subsequent Ask Vector Prime entries to illustrate the malleable nature of the multiverse:

*'''[[Adaptus]]'''—Blessed with powers of change, ''also'' sometimes of the Guiding Hand; may or may not in some universes be the same individual as Amalgamous Prime.
*'''[[Mortilus]]'''—A solitary member of the Thirteen who stayed apart from the others, who was in some universes a member of the Guiding Hand.

Or, in the modern day, via creators taking advantage of the "free space" offered by the Thirteenth Prime in the Covenant lineup:

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'''—A Prime known for his wisdom.<ref>''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' episode 4, "[[Overlord and Emissary]]"</ref>
*'''[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'''—A Prime that in some universes takes the role as leader and first Matrix-bearer from Prima.<ref>''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''</ref>
*'''[[Nova Prime]]'''—A supremacist willing to break any taboo to position the Transformers as the "rightful rulers" of the multiverse. Referred to derisively by his fellow Primes as "'''The Nemesis'''."<ref>''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'', "[[Timeless Champions]]"</ref>

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
[[File:Thefallen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|No, seriously guys, is it just me, or is it hot in here?]]

[[The Fallen]] was thwarted in his attempt to sabotage [[Primus]]'s [[Cybertron (planet)|physical form]], and the rest of the Thirteen died after casting the Fallen and his master [[Unicron]] through a [[black hole (phenomenon)|black hole]] into another dimension. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|The Ultimate Guide}}

After [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Megatron]] were lost in a [[space bridge]] explosion, the Fallen was free from his prison in [[unspace|underspace]], and returned to Cybertron. He immediately set about trying to undo the [[Seal of Primus]] that locked the Well of All Sparks. However, upon his success, the Fallen was promptly destroyed by his reawoken creator. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|The Dark Ages}}

{{Unreleased DW G1 comic}}
In the present day, Jetfire discovered that Shockwave had broken the Seal for his cloning experiments. The Fallen's essence escaped and corrupted [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], and following his death, passed into Jetfire. This corruption caused Jetfire to be plagued by many visions, among them The Fallen beating down his brethren in an ancient battle. {{storylink|The Enemy Within}}

'''Known members:'''
*[[Prima]]
*[[The Fallen]]
*[[Maccadam]] (rumored)
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====2005 IDW continuity====
[[File:Heavy-TheThirteen.jpg|thumb|left|350px|"I think the Thirteen were blurry, that's the problem. It's not the artist's fault. The Primes were blurry, and that's extra scary to me. There were thirteen large, out-of-focus Transformers roaming Cybertron."]]
After the departure of the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]], Cybertronian civilization, deprived of their benevolent guidance, descended once more into a primitive state of barbarism, with lesser tribal leaders carving out kingdoms and territories of their own. It was to this landscape that the [[Decepticon]] [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] was cast back in time by the destruction of his [[chronal drive]], and—after an encounter with a kindly shepherd named [[Onyx Prime|Onyx]]—realised from his extensive historical foreknowledge that he could study why Cybertronians inevitably fell to war by ensuring that history followed the path he knew that it must. As such, Shockwave murdered Onyx and took his identity as "Onyx Prime" in order to engineer the rise of the Thirteen Primes; his first act was to christen the most fearless member of Onyx's flock as "[[The Fallen|Megatronus]]", taking him on as a student.

Knowing that Megatronus's conquests would be the impetus for the founding of Cybertronian civilization, Shockwave allowed his pupil to run amok; {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} Megatronus thus began a new war of conquest to expand the [[Darklands]], annexing nearby regions such as the city of [[Protihex|Protohex]] and the [[Forgotten Plains]], murdering neighbouring ruler [[Septimus Prime]] and recruiting the fearsome twin [[gladiatorial combat|gladiators]] [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] to become his vanguards. Other tribal leaders who had arisen, including [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]], [[Vector Prime]], [[Solus Prime]], [[Nexus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion]], agreed in the face of Megatronus's conquests to work together, uniting their followers and founding a small village that they named "[[Crystal City]]." {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

[[File:OP18 Thirteen in Crystal City.jpg|thumb|right|375px|Ruling from an ivory tower. What could possibly go wrong?]]

While Megatronus's legions marched on Crystal City, the united Primes were bolstered by Onyx Prime and his ''other'' student, [[Liege Maximo]], {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} whose kingdom had been claimed by the Darklander advance. The two armies met in a battle that had the unexpected side effect of awakening three slumbering [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s—[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]], and [[Chela]]—from beneath Cybertron's surface, but while the armies were distracted by the arrival of the colossal beings, Onyx "realized" that their enemy was his "old friend" Megatronus. The two armies agreed to a truce, and all eight Primes vowed to work together to rebuild and unify their planet. Having been enlightened on the value of myths and stories by Alpha Trion, Onyx Prime began telling tales of his own, inspiring Alchemist with legends of a "Chosen One" and dreaming up a new [[Autobot|insignia]] to commemorate their alliance—{{storylink|Origin Myths}} all, of course, based on his own knowledge of what the future held. The [[Dark Cybertron (prophecy)|"Dark Cybertron" prophecy]] and idea of the Chosen One were specifically concocted to ensure [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s future rise to power, as a "fool" like Starscream would not be able to see through Shockwave's machinations. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}}

The eight original Primes were soon joined by five more, and over time Cybertron's inhabitants united under the banner of the [[Thirteen Tribes]], each Prime building a distinct civilization. {{storylink|The Crucible}} In this era of peace, the Liege Maximo was responsible for building and maintaining the alliance between the Thirteen; in honor of his feats, Liege Maximo's followers became known as skilled diplomats and negotiators. {{storylink|Heavy}} Each Prime commanded the loyalty of at least one [[Titan (group)|Titan]], {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} while the diminutive [[Titan Master]]s served as their heralds. {{storylink|White Heat}} Over the years, however, the decidedly mortal Primes had come to believe that they were inherently superior to other Cybertronians due to their powerful artifacts and historic feats; indeed, it was commonly held only another Prime could kill a Prime, though this was decidedly untrue. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} {{storylink|The Crucible}}

[[File:TheFirstWhoWasNamed-MegatronusKillsSolus.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Sephiroth, you jerk!]]
With Cybertron now in a "golden age", Onyx advised the Thirteen's leader [[Prima]] to spread Cybertron's "enlightenment" to other worlds, with their expedition—led by Onyx and Megatronus, with Alpha Trion accompanying them as recordskeeper—being the first to leave the planet since the Knights of Cybertron. However, their first planetary landing on the world of [[Antilla]] ended in a brutal conflict and the extinction of the native [[Antillan]]s, with Prima blaming Megatronus for the expedition's failure. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} {{storylink|Our Finest}} Liege Maximo, who (seeing helpful lies as more beneficent than harmful truths) had become increasingly manipulative and self-serving, {{storylink|Heavy}} acted on Onyx's orders to stoke Megatronus's resentment over this incident, leading him to attack Prima. Solus Prime intervened to save Prima's life, but Megatronus killed her with the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] that she had created. Megatronus fled the planet, while Liege Maximo was captured by the Primes and imprisoned within his Titan, [[Vigilem]], whom the other Titans deemed unworthy of remembrance and exiled into space. A repentant splinter of Liege Maximo's old tribe agreed to keep their former leader and his Titan permanently interred, renaming their dormant Titan "[[Vigilem|Carcer]]". {{storylink|Rubicon}} {{storylink|Heavy}} {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

The fallout from Maximo's betrayal sparked the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]], turning the tribes against one another in a planet-wide conflict. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Battle lines were drawn, but allegiances shifted throughout the war, necessitating betrayals and new alliances; Onyx initially allied with Micronus, {{storylink|White Heat}} but by ten million years ago, with the war drawing to a close, his tribe of [[beast mode]] Transformers had joined forces with Nexus Prime and his [[combiner]]s. Together, they raised a new army of [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] using the [[Enigma of Combination]]. Disgusted by this fusion, [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] abandoned his post in Megatronus' army to slaughter the Headmasters to the last 'bot. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}}

Together, Onyx Prime and Prima hunted down Megatronus aboard Prima's Titan [[Emissary (IDW)|Emissary]], finding him on the planet [[Tsiehshi]]. Megatronus killed Prima before being slain by Onyx, his usefulness to Shockwave's machinations at an end; Emissary carried Prima's body to the stars, but Onyx ensured that he would crash on [[Elonia|a faraway planet]]. On returning, Onyx told Alpha Trion that Megatronus and Prima slew each other in final battle—the account of their deaths that he had learned from Trion in his youth. Megatronus's name was soon forgotten by history, and he became known only as "the Fallen". {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

Eventually, Galvatron tracked down and confronted Nexus Prime, obliterating the Prime with a single blast. Realizing that they were as mortal as any other Transformer, the remaining few Primes fled the planet for other worlds, with the exception of Alpha Trion. The war finally ended when Galvatron and [[Nova Prime|Nova Major]] famously routed the bestial hordes of [[Onyx Prime]] and, with Trion's aid and blessing, united the tribes as one planet under Nova '''Prime'''. Only Galvatron and Trion were left aware of what had happened to the Thirteen Primes; Alpha Trion simply let himself fade into the background of Cybertronian society, his true background as a Prime forgotten by the general populace. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

One way or another, the Thirteen departed Cybertron and vanished from history at around the same time that the thirteen Titans departed Cybertron, with the intent of founding new colonies elsewhere in the galaxy. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Exact details are unclear, but the mythologies of several of these colony planets claim that the Primes, including [[Solus Prime]] and [[Onyx Prime]], had spearheaded the colonization missions themselves and subsequently left these newly settled worlds to their own devices. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}} Either way, the developing civilizations on the colony worlds – cut off from Cybertron and the brutal injustices committed by Nova Prime and [[Nominus Prime|his]] [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|dubious]] [[Zeta Prime (G1)|successors]] – began deifying the Thirteen Primes, with some going so far as to worship any leader who wielded the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. The [[Way of Flame|dominant religion]] on [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] exalted Solus Prime as the greatest of the Thirteen, {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} while the four tribes of [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]] and their prophet [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] viewed Onyx Prime as a benevolent protector. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}

The role that the original Primes had played in the establishment of Cybertronian society would eventually be immortalized on the silver screen in the "hella-racist" film, ''[[The Birth of Cybertron]]''. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

[[Micronus Prime]], master of [[Prion (Titan)|Prion]], {{storylink|White Heat}} was known to have abandoned his native universe entirely after founding a colony of [[Mini-Con]]s. By the present day, his body lay dormant in the center of an alternate universe: the subatomic realm of [[Microspace]]. {{storylink|O Ship of State}} The ruler of Microspace, [[Baron Karza]] eventually [[enerchange]]d with Micronus and used the Prime's power to try and conquer the Earth, {{storylink|Wrath of Karza issue 1|Wrath of Karza #1}} only for [[Shazraella]] to use [[Time Traveler]] energy to separate the Prime from her husband and banish the Mini-Con through time. {{storylink|Wrath of Karza issue 5|Wrath of Karza #5}}

[[File:GhostStories-onyxprime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Stand and address your Almighty Tallest, Camien child."]]

The colony of Caminus detected a Cybertronian beacon emanating from the planet [[Antilla]] and sent three representatives to make contact with their ancestors. When they arrived, they found the planet to be a rusted wasteland ruled by Onyx Prime, who murdered [[Magrada]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} Following the expedition's return to Caminus, the [[Torchbearer]] [[Pyra Magna (G1)|Pyra Magna]] encountered Onyx Prime when an army of robotic beasts terrorized the inhabitants of [[Parvus Oppidum]] so they could retrieve a sample of [[Ore-4]]. The experience left her traumatized, but with time she realized that the Primes were not the divine entities that she had believed them to be and began preparing to take up arms against Primes should the need arise. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}} {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}}

In the modern day, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] unknowingly sent the [[Regenesis]] ores off to what he believed were random suitable worlds, but were, thanks to his future self's time-travelling manipulations, worlds touched by the Thirteen. {{storylink|The Crucible}} {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

When Cybertron re-opened a [[space bridge|spacebridge]] link with Caminus after years of isolation, the [[Mistress of Flame]] believed that Optimus, wielding the Matrix of Leadership, was the legendary reincarnation of the Thirteenth Prime: a mysterious figure from Cybertron's past known as "[[Thirteenth Prime#2005 IDW continuity|the Arisen]]". {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}} Optimus's supposed divinity proved a double-edged sword as he grew increasingly bold and unilateral in his decision making; leaning on the faith of others to unconditionally support his choices, he wound up annexing Earth into the [[Council of Worlds]] and sparking an interplanetary diplomatic crisis. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}} [[Colonist Soldiers|New recruits]] from Caminus, Eukaris, [[Velocitron]], and [[Devisiun (planet)|Devisiun]] believed wholeheartedly in Optimus's status as one of the Thirteen and began wearing [[mouthplate]]s to better emulate their leader. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

Liege Maximo escaped from his imprisonment in Carcer in 2017, following a [[zombie]] Titan invasion on Cybertron. {{storylink|Rubicon}} The Camien [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] was released from prison by Cybertron's leader Starscream to hunt Maximo down, {{storylink|Heavy}} {{storylink|The Chosen One}} but Liege—who, by this point, had come to understand his master's decision to exile him aboard his loyal Titan—was found by Onyx, and brought with him in chains on his return to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} Liege was taken into custody while Optimus and the [[Council of Worlds]] entered negotiations with Onyx, but the Prime's manipulations caused infighting and chaos, as well as an explosion that killed Alpha Trion. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} With all of his plans falling into place, Shockwave discarded his "Onyx" identity, having no further use for it after he cast Optimus into the Crystal City singularity. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}}

Though Maximo soon perished and Shockwave was taken prisoner, the Decepticon's machinations had forced all of Cybertron accept a bitter truth: the Thirteen had been nothing more than ordinary Cybertronians. Upon hearing Pyra Magna vocalize this, Shockwave claimed this acceptance had been part of his plan to render all faiths and beliefs on Cybertron meaningless in preparation for [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s arrival. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}}

'''Known members:'''
:''See "[[#Covenant Thirteen|Covenant Thirteen]]" above''

As you can see, things got uncharacteristically granular for the Thirteen over the course of IDW Publishing's mammoth original continuity. Far from the usual name checks, by curtain call each Prime had (on average) led a [[Thirteen Tribes|tribe]] on feudal Cybertron and befriended a [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. At least five of these Titans went on to found [[Cybertronian colonies|offworld colonies]] during Cybertron's first age of expansion. With the collapse of Cybertron's first imperial phase, the existence of these colonies faded into myth and legend; future generations of Transformers would conflate the stories of these populated worlds with the other planets that had played a key role in the rise and fall of the Primes, eventually giving rise to a legend that ''thirteen'' lost colonies existed across the galaxy, one for each Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Historia|Historia}} Years later, the younger Shockwave "seeded" these thirteen significant planets with [[Regenesis]] ores, each bearing various fantastical powers. Taken all together, known information gives us:

{|class="wikitable" border="10" style="width:95%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="6.1%" |Prime
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Prima]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Vector Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Alpha Trion]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Solus Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Micronus Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Nexus Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Onyx Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Amalgamous Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Quintus Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Liege Maximo]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.1%" |'''[[Thirteenth Prime|The Arisen]]'''
|-
|'''[[Titan (group)|Titan]]'''
|[[Emissary (IDW)|Emissary]]
|[[Tempo]]
|[[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]]
|[[Caminus (Titan)|Caminus]]
|[[Prion (Titan)|Prion]]
|[[Metrobase (G1)|Metrobase]]
|[[Devisiun (Titan)|Devisiun]]
|[[Chela]]
|[[Navitas]]
|[[Necrotitan|Quintessa]]
|[[Vigilem]]
|[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]
|[[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]
|-
|'''Planet'''
|[[Elonia]]
|[[LV-117]]
|[[Antilla]]
|[[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]
|[[Prion (planet)|Prion]]
|[[Arduria]]
|[[Devisiun (planet)|Devisiun]]
|[[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]]
|[[Velocitron]]
|[[Gorlam Prime]]
|[[Vigilem|Carcer]]
|[[Tsiehshi]]
|[[Earth]]
|-
|'''[[Regenesis|Regenesis ore]]'''
|[[Ore-12]] ("Protection")
|[[Ore-1]] ("Time")
|[[Ore-7]] ("Change")
|[[Ore-4]] ("Gravity")
|[[Ore-3]] ("Size")
|[[Ore-6]] ("Cold")
|[[Ore-5]] ("Combination")
|[[Ore-11]] ("Evolution")
|[[Ore-9]] ("Space")
|[[Ore-2]] ("Death")
|[[Ore-10]] ("Deception")
|[[Ore-8]] ("Destruction")
|[[Ore-13]] ("Power")
|}
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====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' continuity====
=====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material=====
[[File:Throne of Primes Thirteen.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2.0|Before time began, there was just a whole mess of cubes.]]
The [[spark]]s of the original Primes were carried by the [[Prime Master]]s, tiny Transformers who, when in spark mode, could unite with larger Transformers to grant them [[Prime Master/Combinations|the powers of the Primes]] to wield as they choose. To minimise unwanted attention from those who sought the power they held, the Prime Masters hid themselves inside special decoy armor, which cloaked their vast power from the outside world.

Rather than a Prime Master, the role of the Thirteenth Prime was held by whoever currently bore the [[Matrix of Leadership]].<ref name="POTPMatrix">Comments made by Hasbro representatives at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017.</ref> The Thirteenth Prime was, however, made into a Prime Master too, transforming into a core resembling the Matrix of Leadership.

'''Known members:'''
:''See "[[#Covenant Thirteen|Covenant Thirteen]]" above''

The actual nature of the relationship between the incorporeal Primes and their diminutive "hosts" was thinly sketched at best and grew actively fuzzier as the ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' franchise wore on, but the Prime Masters given explicit pairs of names were:

{|class="wikitable" border="10" style="width:70%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="6.7%" |Prime
! scope="col" width="7.7%" |'''[[Vector Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.7%" |'''[[Alpha Trion]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.7%" |'''[[Solus Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.7%" |'''[[Micronus Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.7%" |'''[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.7%" |'''[[Quintus Prime]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.7%" |'''[[Liege Maximo]]'''
! scope="col" width="7.7%" |'''[[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'''
|-
|'''Decoy Armor'''
|[[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]]
|[[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]]
|[[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]]
|[[Cloudburst]]
|[[Submarauder (G1)|Submarauder]]
|[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]
|[[Skullgrin]]
|[[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]]
|}

=====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoon=====
The combined knowledge of the Thirteen was hidden away in the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]]. In the wake of [[Solus Prime]]'s death at [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'s hands, the remaining members chose to seal away the [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]] in [[Primal Swamp]], tasking a series of guardians with protecting it that culminated in [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}}

During a crisis, the [[Mistress of Flame]] prayed to Primus and the Thirteen for spiritual guidance and aid. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}}

{{groupstub|{{storylink|All Things Must Pass}} {{storylink|The Swamp}} {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}} {{storylink|Without Warning}} {{storylink|Consequences}} {{storylink|Collision Course}} {{storylink|Megatronus Unleashed}} {{storylink|Saga's End}}}}

'''Known members:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Prima]]
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus]]
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Vector Prime]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]
*[[Nexus Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo]]
*[[Onyx Prime]]
*[[Micronus Prime|Micronus]]
*[[Quintus Prime]]
*[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]
}}

====2019 IDW continuity====
[[File:EndOfTime-Thirteen.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Prima and Megatronus, surprisingly ''not'' at each other's throats in this universe. Also, Liege Maximo in the background?]]

The Thirteen Primes were said to have lived in the [[Age of Primes]], before they vanished. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} [[Termagax]] considered them to be metaphors, avatars, or an expression of the life pattern that made up Cybertron itself, {{storylink|End of Time}} even postulating that the Thirteen might have been fabricated by the early Cybertronians to explain the origins of their [[Artifacts of the Primes|fourteen artifacts]]. Out of all these artifacts, only the Matrix of Leadership and the Enigma of Combination had been seen following the Primes' disappearance. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

The Age of Primes gave way to the [[Age of the Firstforged]]. According to one creation myth, this new generation of Cybertron emerged from the [[Ur-Forge]] of Solus Prime. {{storylink|End of Time}} Though their time had passed, some of the Primes who had not fallen or departed lingered among the [[Firstforged]]. Legend said that Solus Prime and Alchemist Prime received [[Solomus]] to hear his plans for [[Crystal City]], and contributed to its construction. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}}

When forced to take [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] on an almost certainly suicidal mission against a crazed [[Vigilem]], [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] prayed that the Thirteen would see the two through their task. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}}

Legends of the Thirteenth Prime, the final bearer of the Matrix, persisted into the present day, and how they would one day claim it. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}

'''Known members:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Prima]]
*[[Vector Prime]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
*[[Micronus Prime]]
*[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Nexus Prime]]
*[[Quintus Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo]]
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus]]
*[[Thirteenth Prime#2019 IDW continuity|The Thirteenth Prime]]
}}

{{note|Though the Thirteen's membership in this timeline is based off the "[[#Covenant Thirteen|Covenant Thirteen]]", only ten of the group's members were identified before the continuity came to a close. Of the missing three, the [[Transformation Cog (Thirteen)|Transformation Cog]] of [[Amalgamous Prime]] and the [[Triptych Mask]] of [[Onyx Prime]] were mentioned by Termagax and while [[Alpha Trion]] appeared, there was no explicit confirmation, or rejection, that he was one of the Thirteen—though he ''does'' appear in a stained-glass mural alongside other members of the Thirteen in [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five|issue #11]].}}
{{--}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
[[File:EarthriseEpisode5-SkyLynxfloating.jpg|thumb|left|300px|]]
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}}}

'''Known members:'''
*[[Solus Prime]]
*[[The Fallen]]
*[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]

====''End of G1 Universe''====
[[File:End of G1 Universe Thirteen Circle.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The [[Halo of Primus|Halo]] of [[Mortilus]], more like.]]
When the universe itself began to die, the Maximal [[Blue Bolts (RID)|Bluebolt]] revived the corpse of [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] using a {{w|magic circle}} made up of the symbols of the Thirteen. Leo Prime's body merged with the remnants of [[Unicron]]'s [[Angolmois Energy]] within [[Earth]] to form the mercurial [[Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. {{Storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (First)}} This was done on behalf of [[Primus|Vector Sigma]]. {{Storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime#Masterpiece|Dark Amber Leo Prime bio}}

'''Known members:'''
:''See "[[#Covenant Thirteen|Covenant Thirteen]]" above''
{{--}}

====Energon Universe====
[[File:TF2023 no. 22 - Hall of the Primes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|]]
The departed essences of the Thirteen apparently resided in the [[Hall of the Primes]], an extra-dimensional realm within the Matrix of Leadership. Giant effigies of each of the Thirteen stood in the Hall, dwarfing those who ventured through it. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 22|Transformers #22}} [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] once swore by "the soul of the Fallen". {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 3|Transformers #3}} Optimus Prime and [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparky]] purged a corrupting infection from the Hall of the Primes, seemingly guided by the spirits of the Thirteen. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 23|Transformers #23}}

'''Known members:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[The Fallen]]
*[[Nexus Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo]]
*[[Quintus Prime]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
*[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Prima]]
*[[Vector Prime]]
}}
{{--}}

===Fun Publications===
[[Vector Prime]] aided the [[Autobot]]s in finding the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to close the [[Unicron Singularity]]. He regularly reported their progress to [[Alpha Trion]], but during one visit Unicron's servants [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] attacked. {{storylink|Balancing Act}} [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] came to Cybertron looking for clues to his past, only to be attacked by [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]], {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2}} but his forcefield protected him. Ramjet offered him clues to his past in exchange for his <s>soul</s> service. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} They went to Primus's spark core to destroy him with the [[Dead Matrix]], but Vector and [[Sentinel Maximus]] fought back. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}} Ramjet said he would stop trying to kill Primus if Vector aided them in restoring the balance by resurrecting Unicron, but he refused. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Pt 5}} Skyfall tried to save Ramjet but his forcefield only ignited an explosion that killed Ramjet. {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} Vector had drones repair Skyfall and found [[Omega Prime]]—the creation of one of Trion's [[Viron]] counterparts—had helped Sentinel defeated Nemesis. Omega's presence saddened Vector, as it confirmed the multiverse was falling apart, and he left for Earth. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

Skyfall was helping Sentinel repair [[Vector Sigma]], when [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] informed him he had found a twenty-million-cycle-old carving of him and another bot. {{storylink|Revelations Part 4}} Immediately during a battle between [[Mini-Con]] Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s, Skyfall found [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}} The two seemingly vanished when Unicron attacked, {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}} when they had been transported to [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]]'s universe, {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 1}} and the trio and went through a [[space bridge]] {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 6}} to find [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]] in [[Axiom Nexus]]. [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]] and [[Silverbolt (TransTech)|Silverbolt]] introduced the trio to [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass|Alpha Trion]]. However, [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]] had Breakaway quietly subdued and taken to his laboratory. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 1}} Skyfall and Landquake realized Breakaway was gone, but Alpha Trion told them to come with him if they wanted to rescue their brother from the evil [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTechs]]. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 2}} He explained he was not from this dimension and was part of a resistance movement, introducing them to Topspin, whose job was to transfer their [[lowtech]] followers' [[spark]]s into their TransTech counterparts. Realizing Topspin was one of their kin, Skyfall and Landquake agreed to help. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 3}} [[Nightscream (TransTech)|Nightscream]] found Breakaway was being held near the portal to Alpha Trion's dimension, {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 4}} and his acolytes attacked, rescuing Breakaway {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 5}} and entering the [[unspace|transwarp]] device. Alpha Trion explained to Skyfall he was the key to the reunification, and killed him as they entered [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|his universe]]. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 6}}

[[File:Reunification5-arisenexusprime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.95|"It's beautiful..." "Holy crap!" "It's perfect!" "This is the best thing!"]]
Despite his claim his was a peaceful world, Alpha Trion shot [[Downshift (SG)|Downshift]], and Breakaway realized Skyfall had been killed by an energy blade rather than shot from behind as the old Autobot claimed. Alpha Trion's troops arrived, took the four components and he proclaimed he would kill them all—as reunification still worked with one of them dead—and that his reign would begin. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 1}} Landquake manipulated the raw energon and used smokebombs to escape, with Topspin and Breakaway carrying Skyfall. Weeks later, after trying unsuccessfully to revive Skyfall, {{storylink|Reunification: Part 2}} the [[Quintesson]] [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]] appeared to take them to [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 3}} Landquake explained their situation to the Decepticons, and Megatron asked [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] to bring [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]], but then Cyclonus, revealing himself to be an agent of Alpha Trion, assassinated Megatron. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 4}} Breakaway suggested they use their powers to revive Megatron, and found themselves in a white space with Skyfall and Primus. They made their choice: [[Nexus Prime]] was reborn. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 5}} Nexus resurrected Megatron as Galvatron and defeated [[Omega Doom]]. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}} Using Galvatron's gift of the [[Space bridge|stellar spanner]], Nexus and Aquarius began dimension-hopping to find the shards of the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|artifact]] he had been entrusted with, so he could complete his memories. While Nexus outlined the artifact's background to Aquarius, the faces of Vector Prime and [[The Fallen]] flashed through his mind. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

The TransTechs knew the [[Mini-Con]]s to be the children of [[Micronus Prime]] {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/09}} and early on in their history were threatened with an ultimately failed coup led by [[Jhiaxus (TransTech)|Jhiaxus]], a follower of the [[Liege Maximo]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/06}}

When the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]s detected significant multiversal chaos resulting from negative polarity Primax Autobots [[Invasion (issue)|crossing over into a mirror universe]], they suspected that [[Rarified Energon]] was somehow involved. [[Rhinox (TransTech)|Rhinox]] was also aware of (correct) rumors that the Thirteen were involved with Rarified Energon. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}} As part of their response to the multiversal chaos, the TransTechs deployed [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] to prehistoric Shatteredverse Earth in order to keep the [[Origin Matrix]] out of evil hands. {{storylink|Invasion: Epilogue}}

After several unspecified adventures, Aquarius ended up in Axiom Nexus and took charge of a shard of the Star Saber from [[Chifumi Takahashi|a courier]]. In exchange, he promised to help her get home. {{storylink|Transformers I.Q.#issue 48|Transformers I.Q. last issue review}} To their surprise, however, they ended up on Shatteredverse Cybertron. It soon became obvious that Nexus had transported them there in order to receive the [[Origin Matrix]], the fifth and final piece, from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], recently retrieved from prehistoric Shatteredverse Earth. {{storylink|Transformers I.Q.#issue 54|Transformers I.Q. trivia bonus #12}} {{storylink|Falling into Place}}

When he reunited the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] and the [[Terminus Blade]], Nexus Prime decided that he was going to return things to "how they used to be", {{storylink|Restoration}} and strengthened the walls between the various realities of the multiverse, which had the consequence of ending the existence of he and siblings as multiversal singularities. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

'''Known members:'''
:''See "[[#Multiversal Thirteen|Multiversal Thirteen]]" above''

====Olympian universe====
In certain universes, the Thirteen visited [[Greece]] in a time before human technology was advanced enough for them to assume vehicular disguises. Instead, twelve of their number dwelled on [[Mount Olympus]] and used [[holomatter]] avatars to interact with the natives, {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/20}} while [[Mortilus]] remained beneath the Earth with their ship, alongside his vassal [[Bruticus (RID)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/08}}

As "quasi-humans", the Thirteen would become known to the local humans as the {{w|Twelve Olympians|gods of Olympus}}. [[Vector Prime]] was {{w|Hermes}}; the rage-filled [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] was {{w|Ares}}; the hard-working [[Solus Prime]] was {{w|Hephaestus}}; the wise [[Alpha Trion]] was {{w|Athena}}; the eldest of their number [[Prima]] was {{w|Zeus}}; his close ally [[Nexus Prime|Nexus Maximus]] was {{w|Hera}}; the nature-loving hunter [[Onyx Prime]] was {{w|Artemis}}; the hard-drinking [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]] was {{w|Dionysus}}; the vain and manipulative [[Liege Maximo]] was {{w|Aphrodite}}; the healer [[Last Autobot|Autonomous Prime]] was {{w|Apollo}}; the chaotic [[Adaptus]] was {{w|Poseidon}}; the solitary Mortilus was {{w|Hades}}; and the knowledge-sharing [[Epistemus]] was {{w|Demeter}}. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/20}} {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/08}}

As the Olympians, several of the Thirteen deviated from both their more common gender identities and their status as siblings; Vector considered Hades and Poseidon to be his uncles, {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/20}} and because of the animosity between Hephaestus and Aphrodite, Zeus decreed that they should be [[Transformer romance|bonded together]] to avoid further conflict (which only made things worse). Amongst the Thirteen's many experiences, Hades and Demeter quarrelled over a woman named [[Persephone]]; Vector would later note that as "quasi-humans" their conflicts were far more petty and frequent. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/08}}

'''Known members:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Vector Prime|Hermes]]
*[[The Fallen|Ares]]
*[[Solus Prime|Hephaestus]]
*[[Alpha Trion|Athena]]
*[[Prima|Zeus]]
*[[Nexus Prime|Hera]]
*[[Onyx Prime|Artemis]]
*[[Maccadam|Dionysus]]
*[[Liege Maximo|Aphrodite]]
*[[Last Autobot|Apollo]]
*[[Adaptus|Poseidon]]
*[[Mortilus|Hades]]
*[[Epistemus|Demeter]]
}}

===Live-action film series===
{{main|Dynasty of Primes}}

[[File:ROTF-sixprimes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|The Primes in the Matrix/Allspark/surreal part of Primus's imagination.]]
The Primes were the guardians of the [[AllSpark]], charged with replenishing it. They commanded [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seekers]] and [[Constructicon (ROTF)|workers]] to find stars and replenish the AllSpark with their energy. The Fallen began seeing himself as the AllSpark's chosen one and began destroying solar systems with sentient life to replenish the Cube. His brothers warned him not to do it again, so The Fallen tried it again on [[Earth]] to lure them. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 3|Tales of the Fallen #3}} The Fallen slaughtered all his brothers bar Prima himself, who gathered his brothers' lifeforce to trap The Fallen in his [[sarcophagus]]. Prima sacrificed himself to form a [[Tomb of the Primes|tomb]] with his brothers' bodies to hide the Matrix. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 4|Tales of the Fallen #4}}

A long time passed, and The Fallen was eventually dug up. From his prison, he pushed [[Megatron (Movie)|High Protector Megatron]] into forming the Decepticons. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} Thousands of years later, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the sole surviving descendant of the Primes to survive The Fallen's rampage, {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 3|Revenge of the Fallen #3}} had been killed. The Primes appeared to [[Sam Witwicky]], giving him the Matrix to revive Optimus, and Optimus avenged The Fallen's brothers by killing him. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

'''Known members:'''
*[[Prima]]
*[[The Fallen]]

{{note|The ''Revenge of the Fallen'' adaptations have thirteen Primes. While designs were made for twelve non-Fallen Prime heads, the finished film shows only seven Primes, and this change was followed in ''[[Transformers: Tales of the Fallen|Tales of the Fallen]]'' and [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|the Titan magazine]].}}

===Aligned continuity family===
[[File:OneShallRise1-TheThirteen.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|They're not a fan of direct lighting.]]

Seeing the endless stalemate between him and [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]], [[Primus]] created the Thirteen, warriors in the mold of himself and Unicron, to fight in his stead and introduce random variables. The Thirteen did indeed succeed in [[Expulsion of Unicron|defeating Unicron]] but were infected with a touch of the Chaos-Bringer's darkness as a result of direct proximity to the Dark God.

Following Unicron's exile, the Primes began reshaping their world before the manipulations of [[Liege Maximo]] caused the group to descend into civil war. The skirmish claimed both Maximo and [[Solus Prime]]. [[Onyx Prime|Onyx]], [[Micronus Prime|Micronus]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] chose to descend into the [[Core]] and join Primus so they could aid in the creation of the Cybertronian race with [[Prima]], [[Alpha Trion]] and [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]] remaining on Cybertron to act as stewards for the newborn species while [[Nexus Prime]] separated himself into separate individuals to live among the ordinary Cybertronians. [[Quintus Prime|Quintus]], [[Amalgamous Prime|Amalgamous]], [[Vector Prime]] and [[The Fallen]] left Cybertron outright.

Following the [[Great Cataclysm]], Prima and Alchemist Prime disappeared with Alpha Trion choosing to fall into obscurity. As a result, the Thirteen became little more than a myth in the new era. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|Covenant of Primus}}

What lore regarding the Primes survived into the pre-War era is that their war made them "enemies of brothers, murderers of lovers, heroes of the insignificant, and cowards of the mighty". Allegiances formed and broke apart: Megatronus refused to bow before his brothers, and he believed he would be vindicated someday despite his destructive methods. The murder of one sent them across the stars, to battle among themselves for billions of cycles. Finally, there came a time when Prima had to relinquish the Matrix. Afterward, the [[Covenant of Primus]] decreed Cybertron could only have one Prime at a time. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}} The chamber of the [[Autobot High Council|High Council of Cybertron]] had statues depicting the Primes. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

[[File:OneShallRise1-Thirteenattack.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Three seconds of one episode made up for a lifetime of lack of Thirteen images.]]
[[Alpha Trion]] remained on Cybertron, recording these events into the Covenant, and the Primes became myths doubted by [[Jazz (WFC)|some]]. Alpha Trion retreated into becoming the Archivist of the [[Hall of Records]] when [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]], the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]], and the [[Guilds of Cybertron]] ignored his protests about the [[Functionism|caste system]]. The [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] did not bestow itself onto another until the unworthy Sentinel died, and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] was imbued with it, while his nemesis had become known as [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], who like his namesake had come to destroy that he believed in. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

During his travels across the galaxy, Optimus Prime encountered both [[Vector Prime|Vector]] and [[Nexus Prime]] both of whom expressed surprise that Alpha Trion still lived and wondered if any of their other brothers might still be alive. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

When Unicron stirred, Optimus Prime explained the history of the Thirteen to his human allies. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}}

Before Optimus Prime was to die, {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}} the Primes intercepted his [[spark]] and brought him to their [[Realm of the Primes|realm]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 1)}}

After his death, Optimus was able to appear to Bumblebee when the Primes deemed the young bot's need was most dire. {{storylink|W.W.O.D.?}} As part of Optimus's training, Micronus challenged him to a test which resulted in him unlocking the capabilities of the [[Prime Decepticon Hunter]]. {{storylink|Out of Focus}} Though Optimus did not fully complete his training, he had six of the Primes in the [[Realm of the Primes]] send him to Earth to deal with the return of Megatronus, {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}} which he accomplished with the aid of the [[Bee Team (RID)|Bee Team]]. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 2}}

'''Known members:'''
:''See "[[#Covenant Thirteen|Covenant Thirteen]]" above''
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===''Portal'' cartoon===
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Transformers: Portal}}}}

'''Known members:'''
*[[Prima]]
*[[Nexus Prime]]
*[[Quintus Prime]]
*[[Vector Prime]]
*[[Micronus Prime]]

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
Legendary figures in Cybertronian society, the Thirteen were the first of the Primes, each having a psychic pillar dedicated to them in the Matrix of Leadership where their spirits persisted after their physical deaths. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} Through this, the bearer of the Matrix could commune with the Thirteen and seek their power and wisdom in times of crisis. {{storylink|Silent Strike}}

In the modern era, the only known members of the Thirteen to survive were [[Alpha Trion]] and [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} Under unknown circumstances, Alchemist adopted the alias of "[[Maccadam]]" and hid his connection to the group though rumours, ones that [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] personally didn't buy into, of his true origins circled around. {{storylink|Maccadam's}} Alpha Trion, meanwhile, carried the [[Matrix of Leadership]], seeking to pass it on to a worthy bearer; he eventually found someone worthy in [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]], and passed the Matrix on to him after Trion was mortally wounded, inducting him as a Prime. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

'''Known members:'''
:''See "[[#Covenant Thirteen|Covenant Thirteen]]" above''

{{note|The fact that Optimus Prime is not, apparently, an ancient Cybertronian like he is in the [[Aligned continuity family]] makes it unclear how he fits into the Thirteen, despite having one of the thirteen pillars in [[Matrix of Leadership#Alternate universe|a divergent timeline's Matrix]]. ''Cyberverse'' writer [[Mae Catt]] suggested that it was possible that there were additional pillars for other Primes within the Matrix that just happened to be "offscreen".}}

===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
[[File:Disarmed-TheThirteen.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Solus has been hulking up.]]
{{spoiler|Legacy of Hope|January 6, 2026}}
The Thirteen Primes established [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s culture in its early days. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}} One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]], eventually went rogue, seeking to use the Primes' [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifacts]] to turn other planets into sources of [[energon]] and make Cybertron the centre of a galactic empire. The other Primes imprisoned Liege in a "lightless void" and erased all mention of his name from Cybertronian history. {{storylink|Legacy of Hope}}

Eventually, [[Quintus Prime]] left Cybertron, using his [[Emberstone]] to seed life on other planets. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}

During the era of the [[Great War (ES)|Great War]], Liege Maximo managed to escape his prison. Returning to Cybertron, Maximo discovered the [[AllSpark]] and poisoned it with one of his [[Liegian Darts]], preventing it from healing the planet and allowing him to convince those Cybertronians still active on the planet that his plan would restore their world. Still committed to his original plan, Maximo began to hunt down his siblings, slaying them and taking their artifacts for himself. {{storylink|Legacy of Hope}}

When explaining the power of the Primes to the Malto family, [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] showed them the [[Matrix of Leadership]], granted to him by the Primes, briefly touching on the history of the Primes and their artifacts. {{storylink|Disarmed}}

When a [[space bridge]] opened to [[Earth]], Maximo sent [[Hot Rod (ES)|Hot Rod]] through to recover the Emberstone and bring it to him. When Optimus Prime led other Autobots into the portal after him, {{storylink|Hometown Heroes}} Maximo captured them, seeking the Matrix. After [[Robby Malto]] had found and removed the Dart that Liege had placed in the AllSpark, allowing it to start healing Cybertron, the Autobots and [[Terran]]s destroyed Maximo's horns, banishing him back to his prison. {{storylink|Legacy of Hope}}

'''Known members:'''
*[[Quintus Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo]]
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]

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===''One'' film===
[[File:TransformersOne-ThePrimesholograms.jpg|thumb|300px|'''Hasbro''': "''Power of the Primes'' wasn't that successful. How are we gonna make the Thirteen popular enough to make toys out of them?" 
'''Josh Cooley''': "I'm going to do what's called a pro-gamer move!"]]
The original thirteen Primes were created by [[Primus]] at the dawn of Cybertron, the first Transformers and the leaders of the race's Golden Age. The [[High Guard]] served as their elite bodyguards. The Primes ruled in peace for eons until the Quintessons attacked and threw Cybertron into violent war. The war raged for years until [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel]], the Primes' secretary, informed them of a secret gathering of Quintesson generals. The Primes, realizing that a decisive attack could decimate enemy leadership and win the war, went as a group to attack the council in a hidden cave. When they arrived, they found a waiting Quintesson ambush. The Primes fought and gained the upper hand when Sentinel betrayed them, stabbing Nexus Prime through his chest, decapitating Megatronus Prime, and using Nexus' weapon to kill several of the others, including Solus Prime and Zeta Prime. Sentinel attempted to take the Matrix of Leadership from Zeta's body, but it rejected him and disintegrated. Instead, Sentinel took Megatronus' [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] as his trophy. Sentinel declared himself the new Prime and left to take control of Cybertron, unaware that Alpha Trion survived the battle in stasis. To the public, Sentinel disseminated a cover story in which he was the last survivor of the Primes, the rest of whom died heroically to defeat the Quintessons.

Fifty cycles later, the [[cogless]] miners [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (One)|D-16]], [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], and [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] discovered the Primes' resting place following an S.O.S. beacon from Trion. They reawakened the sleeping Prime and he recounted Sentinel's betrayal to them, denouncing him as a false Prime, before bestowing them with transformation cogs borrowed from Prima, Alchemist, Micronus, and Onyx. The four left to take the evidence to Iacon while Trion held off Sentinel's forces, killing several Death Trackers before being captured by [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]]. Trion was taken to face Sentinel, who gloated with him before killing the Prime for trying to give him a speech.

Later, during a battle with Sentinel's forces, D-16 accidentally shot Orion and allowed him to fall towards Cybertron's core. There, the spirits of the Primes appeared and informed Orion that Primus had chosen him to carry the Matrix of Leadership, and he was reborn as Optimus Prime. While this was happening, D-16 killed Sentinel and took Megatronus' cog for his own. Embittered by Sentinel's misuse of the Primes' legacy to deceive Cybertron into slavery, D-16 declared that there would be no more Primes, and renamed himself Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}

'''Known members:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Prima#One film|Prima Prime]]
*[[The Fallen#One film|Megatronus Prime]]
*[[Alpha Trion#One continuity|Alpha Trion]]
*[[Vector Prime#One film|Vector Prime]]
*[[Solus Prime#One film|Solus Prime]]
*[[Amalgamous Prime#One film|Amalgamous Prime]]
*[[Nexus Prime#One film|Nexus Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo#One film|Liege Maximo]]
*[[Onyx Prime#One film|Onyx Prime]]
*[[Micronus Prime#One film|Micronus Prime]]
*[[Quintus Prime#One film|Quintus Prime]]
*[[Maccadam#One film|Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]
}}

===''Age of the Primes'' marketing material===
[[File:AOTP Thirteen Awaken Cybertron Con 2024.jpg|thumb|250px|AWAKEN \ AWAKEN \ AWAKEN \ AWAKEN [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|SAVE OUR WORLDS]] \ SMITE FORSAKEN]]
The Thirteen Primes were the first Transformers ever made. To a bot, each Transformer could trace their [[Energon bloodline|lineage]] back to one of the Thirteen. They fell into some manner of dormancy at some point, and were awoken by the battles of the Transformers of the present day. {{storylink|Cybertron Con 2024|Age of the Primes reveal cinematic}}

'''Known members:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Prima|Prima Prime]]
*[[Vector Prime]]
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
*[[Micronus Prime]]
*[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Nexus Prime]]
*[[Onyx Prime]]
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]
*[[Quintus Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo|Liege Maximo Prime]]
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus the Fallen]]
*[[Thirteenth Prime|Star Optimus Prime]]
}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
The Thirteen appointed the warrior [[Sentius Nobilius]] to guard [[Artifacts of the Primes|their stuff]], granting him his own holy weapon, the [[Sword of Balance]], for the task. Sentius was betrayed by one of the Primes, who turned his own sword against him to cleave him in two, creating the Relic Guardian of Light, [[Sentius Magnus]], and the Relic Guardian of Darkness, [[Sentius Malus]]. {{storylink|Source:Transformers: Earth Wars/2018#Sentius Magnus|Sentius Magnus bio}} {{storylink|Source:Transformers: Earth Wars/2018#Sentius Malus|Sentius Malus bio}}
{{chargamestub|Nova's backstory, Artifact stuff, more probably}}

====The Prime Core war====
[[File:Earth Wars Megatronus Core.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
{{see|Prime Master#Transformers: Earth Wars}}

The [[Prime Master#Transformers:Earth Wars|Prime Cores]]—each the "heart" of one of the Thirteen Primes—appeared and fell to Earth, becoming a hotly contested new resource in the [[Earth Wars (conflict)|Earth Wars]]. {{storylink|Power of the Primes (Earth Wars)|Power of the Primes}}

{{chargamestub|''Power of the Primes'' storyline (starts with [[Warpath & Skullsmasher Saga]])}}

====The Great Resetting====
[[File:EW-Nova Prime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
Upon [[Vector Prime]]'s arrival into regular spacetime, [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[C.L. (G1)|C.L.]] took only a moment to recognise their saviour as one of the original Thirteen. Vector had broken his vow of non-interference to stop the machinations of his renegade sibling, [[Nova Prime]]. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (Earth Wars)|Enemy of My Enemy}} Vector also approached the time-lost [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who was very honoured to meet his forebear. {{storylink|Timeless Champions#Vector Prime|Vector Prime arrival}}

{{chargamestub|[[Tarnation|Alpha Trion's saga]], rest of [[Timeless Champions]] and subsequent time warp storyline}}

====The Age of Primes====
{{see|Transformers: Earth Wars#Primes}}
{{chargamestub|{{storylink|New Armada}} {{storylink|Second Armada}} {{storylink|Third Armada}} {{storylink|Prime Relics}}}}

'''Known members:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Prima]]
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus]]
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Vector Prime]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]
*[[Nexus Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo]]
*[[Onyx Prime]]
*[[Micronus Prime|Micronus]]
*[[Quintus Prime]]
*[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Nova Prime]]
}}
{{-}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Some Transformers theorized that the Thirteen may have been the original combiners. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}
{{Gamestub|{{storylink|Transformers One Sourcebook}}}}

==Toys==
===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Vector-Prime-Prime-Master.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
{{main|Prime Master}}
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Lynsey Urban]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:The centerpiece of the [[2018]] ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' line, the Prime Masters represent the [[spark]]s of the Thirteen.

:Largely recycling the engineering of the previous line's "[[Titan Master]]" [[Headmaster (technology)|head guys]], the Prime Masters transform from tiny robots to vague mystical blocks prominently emblazoned with each Prime's [[Insignia/Gallery#Religious symbols|personal sigil]]. They were initially packed on individual cards with "[[Pretender#Power of the Primes|Decoy Armors]]" based on various classic [[Pretender]] characters before becoming pack-ins to various big-ticket box sets as the line reached its conclusion.

:Operating solo, the Prime Masters have the ability to reconfigure with their Decoy Armors into chunky [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]-style weapons for larger figures to wield. When slotted into the chest armor/[[combiner]] fists of the line's Deluxes, forearm bucklers/combiner feet of the Voyagers, the chests of fully assembled combiners in place of their [[Enigma of Combination#Power of the Primes|Enigmas of Combination]], or the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrices]] of the Leader Class figures, the Prime Masters grant the bearer the abilities of their respective Prime via [[Prime Master/Combinations|the power of your imagination]].

:In the toyline's grand finale, twelve of the thirteen Prime Masters can combine with the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-exclusive [[Throne of the Primes]] to create the almighty plastic spinner wheel known as the [[Halo of Primus]], with the straggler intended to ride in the included [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#SDCC2018|Prime-ified Optimus Primal's]] chest or the related [[Scepter of Sparks]].

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===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy-A-Hero-Is-Born-Alpha-Trion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|'''A Hero Is Born''' (2-pack, [[2022]]) ([[Alpha Trion/toys#Legacy|Alpha Trion]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HasbroPulse|Orion Pax]] w/ [[Vector Sigma#Legacy|Vector Sigma]])}}
{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nova Prime#Legacy|Nova Prime]]''' (Leader Class, [[2023]] / [[2025]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Vector Prime#Legacy|'''Cybertron Universe Vector Prime''']] (Voyager Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] and [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]], [[Takashi Kunihiro]], and [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept, Alpha Trion)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref><ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>

:[[Alpha Trion/toys#Legacy|Alpha Trion]] and [[Vector Prime#Legacy|Vector Prime]] both received Voyager Class toys styled after their original solo appearances in the grab-bag ''[[Transformers: Legacy|''Legacy]]'' toyline, retooled from from ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Scourge]] and the earlier ''Legacy'' [[Jhiaxus (G2)#Legacy|Jhiaxus]] respectively.

:While the figures feature little to no influence from their [[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|''Covenant'']]-forward depictions, they do nonetheless include mystical doohickies that eventually featured in more Thirteen-centric stories, including Alpha Trion's longstanding conduit to Primus himself [[Vector Sigma#Legacy|Vector Sigma]] and the [[Cyber Key]] later characterized as the [[Zeonomicon#Legacy|Zeonomicon]] that Vector wrested from lesser-known Thirteen member [[Logos Prime]].

:[[Nova Prime#Legacy|Nova Prime]], meanwhile, received a Leader Class toy based on his non-Thirteen appearance in the ''[[Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' video game retooled from ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#S40|Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]] (itself retooled from ''Siege'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]) that subsequently colored his adventures as a member of the Thirteen in the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]'' mobile game.

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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-Age of the Primes-Solus Prime.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-pr4|[[Solus Prime#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Solus Prime''']] (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}
{{Bp-pr6|[[Maccadam#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Alchemist Prime''']] (Deluxe Class, 2025)}}
{{Bp-pr5|[[Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Micronus Prime''']] (Deluxe Class, 2025)}}
{{Bp-pr1|[[Prima#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Prima Prime''']] (Voyager Class, 2025)}}
{{Bp-pr3|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Alpha Trion''']] (Voyager Class, 2025)}}
{{Bp-pr12|[[The Fallen/toys#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Megatronus the Fallen''']] (Leader Class, 2025)}}
{{Bp-pr8|[[Onyx Prime#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Onyx Prime''']] (Leader Class, 2025)}}
{{Bp-pr13|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime''']] (Titan Class, 2025)}}
{{Bp-pr10|[[Quintus Prime#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Quintus Prime''']] (Deluxe Class, [[2026]])}}
{{Bp-pr9|[[Amalgamous Prime#Age of the Primes|'''The Thirteen Amalgamous Prime''']] (Voyager Class, 2026)}}
</ul>
:{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]], [[Shuhei Umezu]], [[Takashi Kunihiro]], [[Shogo Hasui]], and [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist), [[Aaron Archer]] and [[Ken Christiansen]] (original concepts)}}

:Seven years after ''Power of the Primes'', hot off the heels of their role in ''Transformers One'', the Thirteen return to toy store shelves in the ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' in full force as full-scale figures remixing aspects of their various depictions into "definitive" versions, [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifacts]], personal insignias and all.

:All Thirteen Primes are slated for production within the bounds of this two-year toyline with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] in his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars manga and story pages|Star <s>Convoy</s> Optimus Prime form]] cast in the role of the [[Thirteenth Prime|normally mysterious 13th member]], using the [[Zodiac]] as his artifact equivalent.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The best part of the next 2 years is, you’ll not only collect the 13 primes but theres an amazing plethora of bots that are all descendents of the primes, you can collect them all, finish mini collections, and guess their energon bloodline.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/DC2tKXARTg3/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=11|day=26}}</ref> All of their figures (barring [[Vector Prime]] who received [[#Legacy|a toy]] in the immediately preceding ''[[Transformers: Legacy#United|United]]'' [[subline imprint]] of the ''Legacy'' toyline) will be new molds for the line,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=All 13 primes will be present but it will be broken over two years. They are all new molds (except vector)|link= https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2025-generations-listings-united-wave-5-age-of-the-primes.1259609/page-965#post-22925515|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=12|day=8}}</ref> and those released in wave 1 have no currently-planned reuses (a rarity for the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' imprint).<ref>{{citesocial|quote=As for Prima, there currently no plans for retools of those primes molds|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2025-generations-listings-united-wave-5-age-of-the-primes.1259609/page-1080#post-22950126|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=12|day=18}}</ref>

==Merchandise==
{{toystub|The inordinate amount of Thirteen swag produced by Hasbro Asia for ''Age of the Primes''}}

==Notes==
*The notion of the Primes being originally huge is similar to early ''Revenge of the Fallen'' concepts where the Fallen dwarfed Optimus and was almost the size of a pyramid, as evident from [[Defiance issue 4|''Defiance'' #4]] and the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|novelization]].
*Brand mainstay [[Marcelo Matere]] purportedly designed the Thirteen's [[Insignia/Gallery#Religious symbols|sigils]] for the ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' franchise in a ''single day''.<ref>"Spotlight: Marcelo Matere" panel at TFNation 2025</ref>
*[[Alpha Trion]], [[Vector Prime]] and [[Nova Prime]]'s character models in the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]'' mobile game's tie-in story arc for ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' are all [[Show-accuracy|heavily styled after]] their respective ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' toys.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Saisho no Jūsannin no Prime''' (最初の13人のプライム, "Original 13 Primes")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shísān Tiānyuán''' (十三天元, “Thirteen Ancestral Primes”)
*''Turkish:'' '''On Üç''' ("Thirteen")

==See also==
*[[Covenant (group)|Covenant]]
*[[Ancient]]
*[[Primus Vanguard]]

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Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)

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BNSF1995:

{{disambig2|the 2018 animated series|the 2015 ''Rescue Bots'' episode|Rescue Bots Academy (episode)}}
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[[File:RescueBotsAcademyPoster.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|More rescues, more bots.]]
'''''Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy''''' is an animated cartoon series developed by [[Boulder Media Studio]] as a sequel to ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'', created by ''Rescue Bots'' co-developer [[Nicole Dubuc]]. The series had a special advance premiere on [[December 8]], [[2018]], while the remaining episodes began airing on [[January 5]], [[2019]] on [[Discovery Family]] in the US and [[Pop TV]] in the UK. Two 52 episode seasons were released, tying the episode count of its predecessor, and like the concurrently-airing ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'', each episode runs for 11 minutes.<ref>https://tvshowscancelled.com/transformers-rescue-bots-academy-renewed-for-season-2-by-discovery-family/</ref> The voice cast of ''Rescue Bots'' did not reprise their roles, with existing characters being re-cast with voice actors from the same non-union [[New York City|New York]]-based casting pool as ''Cyberverse''.

Intended for more of a preschool audience than its predecessor, the series follows the first class of the new [[Rescue Bot Training Center|Rescue Bot Training Academy]], learning from the more experienced [[Rescue Bot]]s how to respond to emergency situations and become heroes.

{{bigquote|''Earth needed help and they answered the call,'' ''No rescue too big, no hero too small.'' ''Recruits come to learn from the best of the best,'' ''They'll be Rescue Bots too, if they pass the test!'' |The [[theme song]].}}

==Cast==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
;
;Rescue Bot Recruits
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] ([[Pierce Cravens]])
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] ([[Courtney Shaw]])
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] ([[Alan Trinca]])
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] ([[Adam Andrianopoulous]])
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] ([[Mason Hensley]])

;Faculty
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] ([[Paul Guyet]])
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] ([[Frank Cwiklik]])
*[[Boulder (RB)|Boulder]] ([[Keyon Williams]])
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] ([[Michael Hansen]])
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] ([[Terrence Flint]])
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] ([[Todd Perlmutter]])
*[[Perceptor (Prime)|Perceptor]] (Jeremy Levy)

;[[Cyberblazers]]
*[[Scorch (RBA)|Scorch]] (Adam Andrianopoulous)
*[[Mach (RBA)|Mach]] (?)
*[[Glow]] (Courtney Shaw)

;Others
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]]/[[Hiro Diaz]])
*[[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
*[[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] ([[Mark Ashton]])
*[[Slash (RBA)|Slash]] ([[Alex Hairston]])
*[[Brushfire (RB)|Brushfire]] ([[Bimini Wright]])

|c2=
*[[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]]
|c3=
*[[Cody Burns]] ([[Andy Zou]])
*[[Wes]] ([[Xander Crowell]])
*[[Frankie Greene]] ([[Kaitlin Becker]])
*[[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] (Paul Guyet)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (Paul Guyet)

|c4=
*[[Tough Luck Chuck]] ([[Todd Perlmutter]])
*[[Scraplet]]s
*[[Citadel Secundus]] (Frank Cwiklik)
|nonumbering=true}}

==Episodes==
{{see|List of Rescue Bots Academy episodes}}
{{note|These episodes are in "production order", the order in which the episodes were actually approved and written, rather than the order in which they aired on television. Any continuity discrepancies noted on individual pages will be based on this episode order. See the [[#Notes|Notes]] section below for more information.}}
===Season 1 (2018-2019)===
{{collist|4|
#"[[Recruits Part I]]"
#"[[Recruits Part II]]"
#"[[Tough Luck Chuck (episode)|Tough Luck Chuck]]"
#"[[Whirl'd View]]"
#"[[Plan Bee]]"
#"[[The Bot Who Cried Rescue]]"
#"[[If at first...]]"
#"[[Mount Botmore]]"
#"[[Mission Inaudible]]"
#"[[Glitch (episode)|Glitch]]"
#"[[Five into Four]]"
#"[[Rescue Promo]]"
#"[[Tyrannosaurus Wrecked]]"
#"[[Blame Game]]"
#"[[The TX3000]]"
#"[[Big Small Rescue]]"
#"[[Go Team, Go!]]"
#"[[The Secret of Flight]]"
#"[[Battle of the Bots]]"
#"[[Medix Surprise]]"
#"[[All At Sea]]"
#"[[All Washed Up]]"
#"[[Fright At The Museum]]"
#"[[Lucky Ducky]]"
#"[[Little Bot Peep]]"
#"[[Trick or Treat]]"
#"[[Space Case (episode)|Space Case]]"
#"[[Balloon Up A Tree]]"
#"[[The Mystery of Dragon Mountain]]"
#"[[Driving a Wedge]]"
#"[[Dino Hard]]"
#"[[Hack Attack]]"
#"[[Life of the Party]]"
#"[[Dog Stray Afternoon]]"
#"[[Buddy Cop]]"
#"[[Escape From Penguin Island]]"
#"[[All that Glitters]]"
#"[[Dig Fest (episode)|Dig Fest]]"
#"[[Monster Savings]]"
#"[[Tune Out]]"
#"[[About A Rock]]"
#"[[Who's Teaching Who?]]"
#"[[Metal Munchers]]"
#"[[Bee Prepared]]"
#"[[Screen Time]]"
#"[[Whirl's Wise-Bot Quest]]"
#"[[Flying Hunk-A-Junk]]"
#"[[Into The Depths]]"
#"[[Milford Goes To The Dogs]]"
#"[[The Ice Wave]]"
#"[[Best Bots Forever Part 1]]"
#"[[Best Bots Forever Part 2]]"
}}

===Season 2 (2020)===
{{collist|4|
#"[[Back To School]]"
#"[[Mission Dinobot]]"
#"[[Medix Steps Up To The Bat]]"
#"[[Wild Ghost Chase]]"
#"[[Robo-Cody]]"
#"[[Acting Out]]"
#"[[Trouble Cubed]]"
#"[[My Favorite Rescue]]"
#"[[Little Plot of Horrors]]"
#"[[Critical Condition]]"
#"[[Fun Droids]]"
#"[[Campfire Fright]]"
#"[[Mystery Museum]]"
#"[[Shall We Dance?]]"
#"[[In Training]]"
#"[[Need to Know]]"
#"[[The Great Energon Rush]]"
#"[[The Vault Of The Primes]]"
#"[[Power Up And Energize]]"
#"[[Heatwave's Shiny Coat]]"
#"[[Mul-T-Change of Pace]]"
#"[[Partners (RBA)|Partners]]"
#"[[The Empty City]]"
#"[[First Responder]]"
#"[[Five Little Rescue Bots]]"
#"[[Good Advice]]"
#"[[Small Cogs]]"
#"[[Big Wheels]]"
#"[[How To Train Your Scraplet]]"
#"[[Helicopter Heroes]]"
#"[[Brushfire (episode)|Brushfire]]"
#"[[The Ties That Bind (episode)|The Ties That Bind]]"
#"[[Bot Blog]]"
#"[[The Icebot Cometh]]"
#"[[More Than Meets the Eye (RBA)|More Than Meets the Eye]]"
#"[[Things That Go Bot in the Night]]"
#"[[Medix Gets Schooled]]"
#"[[Rescue TEENS]]"
#"[[Enter the Flood]]"
#"[[Wizard of Botz]]"
#"[[The Tracker]]"
#"[[One of Our Dragons is Missing]]"
#"[[Dino-mite Duo]]"
#"[[The Lonely Titan]]"
#"[[X Marks the Bot]]"
#"[[Making Tracks (RBA)|Making Tracks]]"
#"[[Don't be Alarmed]]"
#"[[Powerless]]"
#"[[Griffin Rock Rocks!]]"
#"[[Bot Battle]]"
#"[[Space Party]]"
#"[[Crash of the Titan]]"
}}

==Notes==
[[File:Bumblebee-RBA-design progression.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*The series uses a different art style from its predecessor. For example, the robot characters in this series have full optics instead of large gaps around an iris. The recruits also have a shorter stature than the other bots, with Optimus being the tallest of the cast. Much like ''Animated'' and the concurrrently-airing ''Cyberverse'', all the characters tend to have boot-like feet.
*Several characters who previously appeared in ''Rescue Bots'' and other Aligned continuity series have undergone heavy redesigns. All prior characters now resemble their "[[evergreen]]" designs, in a concession to Hasbro's push for a unified brand look. Early concept art by character designer [[Francesco Giglio]] (seen at right) depicts Bumblebee in a variation of his original ''Rescue Bots'' design, suggesting the evergreen mandate was not in place at the start of the show's development.
*The show's episode order differs depending on how and where you watch it, sometimes in very significant ways. Episodes were broadcast in different orders between the US and the UK, with [[Netflix]]'s episode order being based on the latter, while others like iTunes use the former. Meanwhile, the official ''Transformers Kids'' YouTube channel chooses to number episodes based on the show's internal production order. And then some ''other'' platforms have their own orders completely separate from any of these! To top it all off, all of these orders have some pretty noticeable continuity errors that pop up here and there, with characters and upgrades appearing before the episodes in which they're shown to make their big debut, so there's no one "official" order where all the episode placements make sense. It's all very confusing, so as we've done in past situations like this, {{SITENAME SHORT}} adheres to production order, in preference to simply making up a chronological order of our own (any attempt at which would be arguable at best).

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMHCfwLXJRbbCs7Cwnwcdg4SlpOrNdlP Complete ''Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy'' playlist on YouTube]

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Flint (G.I. Joe)

2025-09-14T18:39:43Z

BNSF1995: GI Joe PSA reference

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{{disambig3|Flint}}
:''Flint is a member of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] from the [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Flint-G2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|*ptui**ping!*]]
'''Flint''' is a warrant officer and occasional field leader for the counter-terrorist team G.I. Joe. Although a helicopter pilot by training, he's more than willing to mix things up on the ground. His real name is (usually) '''Dashiell R. Faireborn'''. He was born in [[Wichita]], [[Kansas]].

He is (sometimes) the son of [[Nathaniel Faireborn]], the father of [[Marissa Faireborn]] and the grandfather of [[Sue Faireborn|Sue]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Bill Ratner]] (English), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese)|[[Albert Augier]] (European French)}}

[[File:Flint-Season3.jpg|thumb|60-year-old Flint sports the latest in 2006 clothing.]]
In the year 2006, Dashiell Faireborn was still quite active. Although usually busy with his duties (whatever those may be), he occasionally took enough time off to visit with his daughter, [[Marissa Faireborn|Marissa]]. At least, he did it often enough that young Marissa was not ''immediately'' suspicious when a [[Quintesson]] used an elaborate hologram of her father to trick her on board its ship for examination and eventual dissection.

Judging from Marissa's reaction when told that her father was visiting, it can be assumed that she and Flint have a very loving, if not particularly close, relationship. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (episode)|The Killing Jar}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|Flint's appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon occurs in Japanese continuity as described above, except it takes place in 2010, rather than 2006. Japanese continuity also inserts several additional stories featuring Flint into the timeline.}}

=====''Kiss Players''=====
Flint and his family were living in [[New York City]] in the mid-1990s, but his work was keeping him busy, and his daughter Marissa was starting to resent him. As such, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] saved Flint and Marissa after one of Flint's missions went sour, Marissa began looking upon the Autobot leader as a kind of surrogate father figure... and maybe a little bit more.

Yeah, Flint gave his kid some issues. {{storylink|Kiss Players episode 34|Kiss Players #34}}

=====''Story of Binaltech''=====
By the year 2004, Flint had become a member of the [[Earth Defense Command]], working with the Autobots to safeguard Earth. After the Autobots upgraded themselves into [[Binaltech (technology)|Binaltech]] bodies with the E.D.C.'s help, the Decepticons infiltrated the project and began co-opting Binaltech shells for their own warriors. {{storylink|Arise! Evil Binaltechs}} Fearful that the unjust suspicions amongst the Binaltech Project collaborators that this breach of security had caused could completely derail the joint venture, Flint teamed with [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] to head up "[[Operation: Carwash (operation)|Operation: Carwash]]". This special operations units that would suppress information of the Decepticons' infiltration, and help to weed out the truth behind the infiltration, along with any traitors responsible. {{storylink|Operation: Carwash}}

Flint's investigation led him to the [[Concurrence]], a group of villainous humans who sought to eventually rid the solar system of all Transformers. He learned that the Concurrence had teamed up with the Decepticons to achieve their goal, and that they had used an advanced combination of [[Doctor Arkeville]]'s hypno-chips and [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s cerebro-shells to brainwash innocent Binaltech Project scientists into reviving injured Decepticons for them. Flint transmitted this information to the Autobots, noting that it should go straight to commander [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] as soon as possible, so that the mind control devices could be found and nullified. Knowing that Concurrence agents would soon be upon him, he signed off by reminding the message's recipients to keep his cover story up by telling his family that he'd be enjoying himself at the [[Lunar Colony]] for a little while longer. {{storylink|Expose All of Evil's Designs!}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Flint was present at a temporary [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] base-camp that was set up outside of [[Milleville]], New York. The Joes had been staking out the town after being tipped off about a [[Cobra]] air armada being on the move—an armada, they would soon learn, that included [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Goin' South}}

[[File:Hawk yells at Prime GatheringDark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I dunno what you expect ''me'' to do about it, Hawk."]]

The [[Decepticon]] army, under [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s full command once more, relentlessly attacked the Earth in an attempt to draw out [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. [[London]], [[Moscow]], [[Tokyo]], [[Washington, D.C.]]... the Decepticons' carnage was global, the entire planet becoming a smoldering ruin before them.

The U.S. Army was in shambles. The [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team, under the command of [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|General Hawk]], was given the task of salvaging the dwindling counter-offensive.

Flint was present as Hawk voiced his fears about humanity's chance of survival; unless [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] could get them significant reinforcements, they were done for. Interrupting Hawk in mid-sentence came both Skydive and Optimus Prime... {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness|Tales of Earth Part Three}} which caused Flint to wonder if Skydive knew that "significant" meant "more than one".

Skydive tried to explain that Optimus was no ordinary Autobot, but Prime cut him off. The Autobot leader went on to explain his reasoning to Hawk and Flint, saying that a full-scale conflict would only make things worse. Optimus hoped to speak to Megatron, to make him aware of an even [[Jhiaxus (G2)|greater evil]] that threatened them all... which Flint promptly spat at, figuring the giant killer robot wasn't in a listening mood. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}}

====Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comic====
[[File:Flint justdon'tknow.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|You [[:File:WildBill remembers.jpg|''do'' know]].]]

Flint was '''David R. Faireborn''', born in Lincoln, England. He wore a US Army belt, an honorary award for his part in a hush-hush mission. As the field commander of [[Action Force (team)|Action Force's]] European operations, working out of [[London]], Flint once found himself caught in the middle of the [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] war on Earth.

When exploring a mysterious report of giant creatures in the [[Roman]] sewers under [[London]] with archaeologist [[Susan Hoffman]], Flint and the Action Force encountered first the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]] [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], and then, more ominously, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] ([[Straxus (G1)|sort of]]). The situation swiftly escaped his control and, when he falsely believed [[Wild Bill]] to be dead, he sent in Action Force's [[Mauler]] tanks and [[Dragonfly]] copters... which Megatron stomped. Horrified by what he'd caused and noticing the Autobot forces couldn't stop Megatron, he ended up ordering a [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] air-strike on a gas refinery to stop the mad robot. Autobot leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] would be killed, but it was his life for countless thousands...

Flint bore witness to the sacrifice of the noble [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]], who engaged Megatron at the refinery so Grimlock could be safely pulled out of there. After hearing that Centurion had been suffering from concerns that he was an outdated relic, Flint stated that Centurion was more an old soldier, and that he was proud to honour him. {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}}
{{--}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Flint GIJoevsTFs3.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Damage to the base is said to be heavy, and the Israeli jets are reported to have made it back to their headquarter.]]
Following the emergence of Cobra, Dashielle Faireborn became one of the three founding members of G.I. Joe, serving as their chief tactician. He was more than a little boastful about his strategic knowledge. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}} After taking on the codename Flint, he helped figure out where Cobra would most likely strike next, namely the [[SPS Research Facility|SPS Research Center]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} Confident that he had planned for every possibility, he spent the rest of his time watching TV and ended up being late for a meeting. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} When G.I. Joe prepared to attack [[Cobra Island]], two generals arrived from the [[Pentagon]] and ordered them to cancel the attack and betray their new [[Bumblebee (G1)|alien]] [[Wheeljack (G1)|friends]], as they were going to [[Nuclear weapon|nuke]] the island. Flint protested on the basis that the [[Transformer]]s were living beings, but his argument fell on deaf ears. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}} G.I. Joe ultimately ignored their orders and left for Cobra Island. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} During the attack, he helped pepper [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] with bullets. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

Roughly two years later, Flint led a G.I. Joe strike force to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where they helped the [[Autobot]]s defeat [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s [[Decepticon]] army. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

Flint and his troops arrived too late to stop [[Destro]] from illegally selling [[S.N.A.K.E.]]s in [[Cuba]], if only because the Autobots beat them to it. While flirting with an unimpressed [[Lady Jaye]], Flint got a phone call from [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], who needed some help with a secret mission in [[Tibet]]. After being air dropped in the area by the helpful [[China|Chinese]] military, Flint, Hawk and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] started searching for the emitter of a mysterious signal. In the [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] mountains, the three were beset by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and [[Cobra-La]] soldiers, with the latter group easily shrugging off the effects of Flint's shotgun. He eventually managed to wring the helmet off one of the soldiers, and was horrified with what he saw underneath. The team retreated into some caverns, where they found wall paintings describing [[Unicron]], and were in turn found by [[Joe Colton]]. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}

[[File:Flintblackhorizon.jpg|left|275px|thumb|Let's hope that bag's full of laundry.]]
Flint was tangled up by a Cobra-La tentacle weapon and missed out on some action until Hawk freed him. He then called Colton a crazy old coot and pestered him with questions about his imprisonment, neither of which helped gain him respect with the older man. The two were suddenly attacked by [[Yeti]], but saved by the timely arrival of [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]. After devicing a plan to use Cobra-La's [[Metal-eating spore|metal-eating fungus]] to destroy Unicron, Flint decided to "make like Flash Gordon" and come with Cosmos to make sure the fungus didn't eat the Autobot instead. They flew into space and inside Unicron's head, where Cosmos was shot down and paralyzed. Flint disembarked and fought his way through the planet-eater's "anti-bodies", and ultimately managed to throw the fungus straight into Unicron's brain. As Unicron was devoured from the inside, Flint escaped aboard Cosmos, cracking jokes all the way back to Earth. Upon landing, he was greeted with a kiss from Lady Jaye and words of gratitude from Hawk and Colton. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}
{{--}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
In [[1985]], a G.I. Joe team led by [[Nathaniel Faireborn|the original Flint]]'s successor attacked a Cobra shipping facility in [[New York City]]. While the facility was largely destroyed, [[Destro]] and [[Scrap-Iron]] managed to escape via [[Flight Pod|Trouble Bubble]], an act that led to Flint being reprimanded by his superior, [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]]. He apologized, but Duke only told him that "Nathaniel never gave apologies... he gave ''results''." Soon afterwards, the Joes detected the crash of an [[Autobot]] shuttlecraft near [[Portland]]. Flint and several other Joes were sent to retrieve it, and after meeting with a rookie team led by [[Spirit]], they repelled a Cobra strike team and recovered the unconscious [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. Hours later, Flint and Spirit were briefed by Duke, [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]], and [[Scarlett]] on the threat posed by the [[Transformer]]s. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}

{{Unreleased TFGJ comic}}
At some point, Flint and the Autobots launched an all-out attack against Cobra Island to prevent one of Cobra Commander's evil plans from coming to fruition. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front|Divided Front #5}} Thanks to Destro's machinations, Flint, his soldiers, and the Autobots became public enemies, making it much harder for them to foil the villain's plot. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front|Divided Front #6}}

===''Unit:E'' comic===
Upon approaching the planet [[Earth]], the artificial intelligence [[Synergy]] presented footage of the Joes in action so that her crew-mate, the young [[Microman|Acroyear]], could learn about his potential allies and enemies on the alien world. Flint could be seen standing side-by-side with Wild Bill on one of Synergy's view-screens. {{storylink|Unit:E (issue)|Unit:E}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Flint was part of a Joe strike force. Their mission: to raid the town of [[Springfield (G.I. Joe)|Springfield]], secretly a Cobra hide-out. After rounding-up the Cobra agents in the town, Flint was called back to [[T.H.E. P.I.T.]], where the Joes learned that the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was heading towards the Earth. A brief confrontation with the planet's representatives led the Joes to deem Cybertron a hostile force, the Earth went to war against the extraterrestrials. {{storylink|I Saw Three Ships}}

Flint was in T.H.E P.I.T when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] barreled in, intent on retrieving [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s body, which the Joes had acquired in a previous altercation. He and the other Joes at the ready were handed [[Colton '45]]s and tried to repel the Autobot. The conflict spilled out into the streets, and merged with a bigger battle involving, among others, [[GIJONIN]] ninjas and the elder god [[Koh-Buru-Lah (creature)|Koh-Buru-Lah]]. Flint turned his attention and firepower towards [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who had accompanied the [[Baroness|Serpentress]] on an assault on the United Nations. The brawl dissipated as soon as Optimus took to the skies, though Flint had become more determined than ever to take on Cybertron as a whole in its aftermath. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}

After things got worse following a collision between Earth and Cybertron, the Joes initiated the top secret "Atlas Protocol" that saw Flint seek out and awaken cryogenically frozen [[Joe Colton]], who in turn brought him and the others to another Pit beneath T.H.E. P.I.T. where [[Atlas (G1)|Atlas]] waited. When the war ended and the Joes on Cybertron returned home, Flint greeted [[Lady Jaye]] with a salute and received a passionate embrace in response. The two went on to join the [[Ark II|Ark 2]]'s mission to find the [[Quintesson|Makers]] of both humans and Transformers. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{mainIDW|Flint}}

When Dashiell Faireborn was eighteen, he met [[Claire Austin]] in university; they began a brief fling that ended when Claire broke up with him and married [[Howard Bishop]] instead. Unbeknownst to Dashiell, Claire had been pregnant with his illegitimate child when they broke up and soon gave birth to a daughter that she named [[Marissa Faireborn|Marissa]].

Dashiell eventually joined the army and worked his way up through the ranks to join the best of the best in [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], a process that, at the time, necessitated faking one's own death. {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 2|Marissa Faireborn's profile}} He had many adventures during this time, even getting to lead his own squad that included [[Ayana Jones|Ayana "Mayday" Jones]]. {{storylink|The Iron Klaw}} At some point, he had a brief liaison with fellow Joe [[Chameleon (G.I. Joe)|Chameleon]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}}

Following the destruction of [[Nanzhao]], G.I. Joe went public but was eventually decommissioned entirely in favor of the [[Earth Defense Command]]. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}} In the meantime, Marissa had become a field commander in the EDC; Ayana, who had been transferred into the organization, eventually revealed to her that her father had survived. The two arranged a meeting but the two never formed a stable relationship. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}} {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 2|Marissa Faireborn's profile}}

In the wake of the [[Ore-13]] crisis the EDC was eventually supplanted by an overhauled G.I. Joe that took up the mantle of a [[United Nations|UN]]-chartered peacekeeping force. No longer a leader, Flint was now just following orders and he ''found that just as satisfying honest''. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}}

[[Image:yojoe-ly hill on the plain.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The helicopter was... full.]]

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s annexation of [[Earth]] into the [[Council of Worlds]] had turned the planet into a beacon for alien arrivals, {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}} and G.I. Joe found itself involved in the dealings of extraterrestrial races when a colossal [[Quintesson Cruiser|spaceship]] touched down atop the [[Matterhorn]]; a Joe taskforce led by [[Zilong Qian|Zilong "Talon" Qian]] discovered that the Autobots had beaten them there and opened diplomatic channels with the ship's owners, a nomadic tribe of [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. Their eccentric leader [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], curious about the humans, tried to grab Flint's [[Sky Hawk]] before the Joes made a show of force against the aliens. Flint told [[Zilong Qian|Talon]] to set down their helicopter before the Autobots invited the Junkions onto [[Metrotitan (G1)|Autobot City]] and derisively commented on the eager young soldiers to Chameleon.

It was decided that they needed [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker's]] aid {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}} and so Flint got sent with Chameleon to win the 'bot over, and Thundercracker's conditions included giving Marissa a job with the Joes. Flint did ''not'' do a good job, unable to promise she'd have the same command rank she once had and equally unable to dodge that he'd been 'involved' with the much younger Chameleon. Flint pointed out to Thundercracker that he'd technically fulfilled his part of the bargain and had him send his calculations on the Junkion cruiser to the Joe's Matterhorn camp. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}}

[[File:DanceAmongTheShadows-unhappyreunion.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

En route to [[Switzerland]], Flint and Chameleon had a brief argument aboard their Sky Hawk before Thundercracker and Marissa caught up with them; Thundercracker having convinced his friend to have a serious discussion regarding the future. In [[Sicily]], the two had a more candid conversation: though Flint suggested that Marissa speak to her mother, Marissa was more interested in enjoying life before the Cybertronians took it all away. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}}

Flint, Marissa and Chameleon remained pinned down in Sicily when the Junkions briefly turned on the Autobots and unleashed a horde of destructive [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s, but were able to get airborne after [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]'s rhetoric turned the Sharkticons against their masters. {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}} Flint subsequently joined the efforts to renovate the abandoned EDC base in the [[Bikini Atoll]] into a refugee camp dubbed "[[Little Cybertron]]," though Flint worried that the rising number of alien immigrants would simply bring their issues with them as they settled on Earth. {{storylink|The Next Day, and the Next}}

Flint would join a small G.I. Joe taskforce designed to ambush and apprehend [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] in [[Mexico]] after the Autobot was lured into a deceptive interview, but Jazz, forewarned of their arrival, escaped. {{storylink|What It's Really Like}}

When the time came for Earth to formally join the Council of Worlds, Flint and the rest of the Autobot City unit accompanied his daughter to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], {{storylink|Unification Day: Dawn}} though [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]], watching from Earth, didn't approve of his formal attire. The event was soon thrown into chaos when [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]] and his forces interrupted the ceremony, forcing Flint and the other Joes on hand to protect their human VIPs. {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}} Flint, Talon, and Spike were rescued from a swarm of [[Red Shadows]] by [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] in his vehicle mode. {{storylink|First Strike issue 2|First Strike #2}}

{{--}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Flint was transported to the [[Apex (RPG)|Apex]] when the evil [[Lord MindWaveZ]] merged many realities together into one chaotic realm. Along with [[Billy Cranston]] and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], the three assisted a group of heroes as they battled Lord MindWaveZ and attempted to restore their worlds to normal. {{storylink|Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse}}

==Notes==
*Because of the romantic relationship shown between Flint and fellow [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] operative [[Lady Jaye]], it is possible that Jaye might be Marissa Faireborn's mother in the cartoon, but this was never stated in fiction. In an interview on the Sony BMG re-release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', former Transformers writer and story editor [[Flint Dille]] confirmed Lady Jaye as Marissa's mother.
*Marissa's father is not named in "The Killing Jar", the episode in which his holographic double appears, nor in the script for the episode, where he is referred to only as "Civilian". His identity was assumed from his voice actor, Bill Ratner, who played Flint on the ''G.I. Joe'' cartoon, and the shared surname between Flint and Marissa; this would later be confirmed by the Sunbow master Cast List, which notes that he is a "60 year old Flint".
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/japanese/pioneer/SDLDpostmovie.jpg A group shot] drawn by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] as cover art for [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]]'s ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 3|Transformers 2010]]'' {{w|LaserDisc}} set mistakenly features fellow ''G.I. Joe'' character [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] as a flag-waving incidental character in the crowd rather than Flint. When the piece was reproduced for the art book ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]'', Duke was edited out.
*Although voiced by ''Transformers'' regular [[Takurō Kitagawa]] for his brief cameo in "[[The Killing Jar (episode)|The Killing Jar]]", for the Japanese dub of the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' cartoon, Flint was voiced by a different ''Transformers'' regular, [[Hōchū Ōtsuka‎]]. Meanwhile, for the Japanese dub of ''G.I. Joe: The Movie'', Flint was voiced by a different veteran ''Transformers'' actor, [[Masashi Hirose]].
*Flint has also been voiced by other ''Transformers'' voice actors: [[Michael Donovan]] in the DiC seasons of ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'', [[Brian Dobson]] in the ''G.I. Joe Spy Troops'' and ''Valor Vs. Venom'' animated movies, and [[Charlie Adler]] in the ''G.I. Joe: Resolute'' mini-series.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Faireborn''' (フェアボーン ''Feabōn'')

==External links==
*[http://www.yojoe.com/action/85/flint.shtml Flint at YoJoe.com]

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Michael Horton

2025-09-02T01:29:42Z

BNSF1995:

{{disambig3|Michael}}
'''Michael Horton''' (born [[September 5]], [[1952]]) is an American character actor and voice over artist. Outside of ''Transformers'', Horton's other voice work includes the roles of Rick Jones in the 1982 ''Incredible [[Hulk]]'' series (alongside [[Michael Bell]]'s Bruce Banner), Arn in ''The Legend of Prince Valiant'', and several puppet characters in ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood''. But he is most remembered for his long-running on-camera role as Grady Fletcher, the nephew of Angela Lansbury's character, on the television series ''Murder, She Wrote''. In a case of life imitating art, Horton is married to actress Debbie Zipp, who played his fiancée (and later wife) on that series.

==Voice roles==
===''The Transformers''===
*[[Chip Chase]]

== External links ==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395649/ Michael Horton at the Internet Movie Database]
* {{w|Michael Horton (actor)|Michael Horton on Wikipedia}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Horton, Michael}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Sparkdash

2025-08-30T23:26:25Z

BNSF1995: /* Notes */

:''The Sparkdash are a [[subgroup]] from the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Decepticon sparkdash cartoon.jpg|350px|thumb|Where's Godzilla!?]]

The '''Sparkdash''' (スパークダッシュ ''Supākudasshu'') are a [[Transformer]] subgroup with flame abilities.

The Autobot Sparkdash are...

*[[Hardspark]] the tank.
*[[Hotspark]] the funny car.
*[[Wildspark]] the Baja buggy.

The Decepticon Sparkdash are...

*[[Guzzle (Masterforce)|Guzzle]] the dino-creature.
*[[Javil]] the insect-creature.
*[[Sizzle (Masterforce)|Sizzle]] the bird-creature.

==Fiction==
===''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon===
As [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] and [[Road King]] fought [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] in [[China]], the powerful Decepticon summoned one of each of the three Sparkdash Decepticons to aid him. Although the Autobots were briefly taken aback by the arrival of the new enemies, the Sparkdash quickly proved to be as fragile as the [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]]—when Ginrai scored a single hit on the Guzzle, it promptly exploded, and Road King quickly took out the remaining drones. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}}

A Sparkdash legion backed up the Decepticons when they staged an attack on North America from within the [[Grand Canyon]]. [[Shūta Gō]], [[Cab (human)|Cab]], [[Minerva (human)|Minerva]] and [[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]] were badly outnumbered by the huge robot swarm, but help soon arrived in the form of [[Wilder (G1)|Wilder]] and [[Bullhorn (G1)|Bullhorn]], who added enough extra firepower to wipe out the Decepticon drones. {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}}

===''Super-God Masterforce'' comic===
[[Image:Sparkdash manga.jpg|right|210px|thumb]]

When BlackZarak attacked a city where [[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]] went to, he brought one of each Sparkdash drone to join him in the destruction he wrought. As the Sparkdash set the city aflame, the Autobot [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmasters]] arrive to thwart their fiery felony. Charging through a huge jet of combined flame from the Sparkdash, the Godmasters tackled and defeated the drones. {{storylink|The Great Turnabout of the Autobots}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
[[File:GuzzleMF-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Guzzle, not ''that'' [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]].]]
{{anchor|Super-God Masterforce}}
*'''''Sparkdash''''' ([[1988]])
**'''[[Hardspark]]'''
**'''[[Hotspark]]'''
**'''[[Wildspark]]'''
**'''[[Guzzle (Masterforce)|Guzzle]]'''
**'''[[Javil]]'''
**'''[[Sizzle (Masterforce)|Sizzle]]'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released towards the back end of [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1988 (Super-God Masterforce)|''Masterforce'' toyline]], the six individually-sold Sparkdash share their molds with the [[Sparkabot]]s and [[Firecon]]s released around the same time in Hasbro's markets. They are small, very simple toys built around a "[[sparking gimmick]]": each toy features a friction-motor that causes "cold" sparks to shoot from their [[alternate mode]]s. The [[Autobot]]s fire them from the rear of their vehicle modes, while the [[Decepticon]]s shoot them from their animal-mode mouths.

: Four of the six (Hardspark, Hotspark, Guzzle and Javil) are significantly redecoed from the Hasbro versions. Wildspark has only a minor paint color difference (his face), while Sizzle has no differences whatsoever from the Hasbro [[Flamefeather (G1)#Toys|Flamefeather]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
*The Sparkdash are a bit of an oddity in regards to the ''Masterforce'' fiction. The Autobot Sparkdash never made any appearances in either the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|cartoon]] or [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (manga)|comic]]. The Decepticon Sparkdash appeared in both as drones whose sole purpose was to be cannon fodder, but were colored in the cartoon as their [[Hasbro]] counterparts, the Firecons, rather than the colors [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] had given their toys. (The manga was printed in black and white with limited use of gray, so it's impossible to tell what they were "colored" like there.) Even the ''Masterforce'' toy catalog follows this pattern, showing toy photographs of the Hasbro versions of the toys for ''both'' the Autobot and Decepticon Sparkdash.

[[Category:Super-God Masterforce subgroups]]

Gura

2025-08-16T01:58:27Z

BNSF1995:

{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''Gura is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:SpeedMetal AMT-Gra.jpg|right|upright=2.2|thumb|"[[Clancy Brown|What did you say, ''punk''?]]"]]

'''Gura''' (グラ) is [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. He's pretty easygoing. When not being Knock Out's weapon, he almost always hangs around with his buddy [[Zamu]].

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Gura only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Knock Out uses his staff, but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Yasunori Masutani]] (Japanese)}}

Gura and Zamu popped into the Arms Micron studio for a friendly chat with their Autobot counterparts about a recent battle, but as [[O.P.]] started giving them advice for future battles, he grew increasingly ruthless and turned black as if tainted by [[Dark Energon]]. [[Arc]] wondered aloud what was in O.P.'s drink. {{storylink|Speed Metal|Acceleration Transformation! Speed Match!}} Joined by [[Noji]], the two were later ordered around by sub-leader [[Guru]] but showed him no respect, something Gura explained was because of the "sub" in his title. Then, a mysterious voice boomed through the studio, scaring them all... {{storylink|Sick Mind|Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving}} The voice belonged to [[Gora]], who quickly asserted leadership of the Decepticon Microns. Guru wasn't terribly happy with this, so Gora commanded the others to form the [[Energon Sniper]] Combo Weapon and blast the bird. {{storylink|Out of His Head|Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!}}

Many of the Decepticon Microns decided to attack [[Arc]] while she was having a pop-idol moment. However, she quickly had O.P., [[B.B.]], [[R.A.]], [[B.H.]], [[C.L.]], and a ''second'' O.P. (?!) link up with her in their weapons modes... pretty effectively stopping that little moment of interruption. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns}} Gura later helped Gora form a variety of combination in a vain (and unsuccessful) attempt at impressing Arc. {{storylink|Crisscross (episode)|Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread!}} He and other Decepticon Microns spied on their Autobot counterparts during the 20th episode celebration party. {{storylink|Partners (Prime)|Duel Transformation! Quell Cliffjumper's Regrets}}

When Zamu announced he had to leave the Microns, causing a gloomy atmosphere in the room, Gura fought the sadness by transforming into the bright Shining Gura to literally brighten his friend's spirits. {{storylink|Crossfire (Prime)|Turbulent Transformation! Insect Battle}} Gura was among those who combined with [[Hades]] until he learned that he wasn't making their combination any more powerful since Hades was at peak strength to begin with, at which point he disconnected and left. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Clashing Transformation! The Dark Commander Appears}} When [[Ida]] sought to rescue [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]], Guru offered help in the form of the [[Solar Ion Arrow]], a weapon that included Shining Gura (who as part of this trio went by the title "the Knight of Wisdom"). {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Infinite Transformation! Multiplying Enemies}}

Gura and Zamu appeared on TV during a New Year's celebration. {{storylink|Triage (episode)|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe}} Gura played the main character in an Arms Micron retelling of [[w:The Crab and the Monkey|The Crab and the Monkey]], though he changed the story by combining with his allies into a cannon that blasted the monkey (Gora) off his tree. {{storylink|Hard Knocks|Combustible Transformation! Struggle over the Omega Key}} He came in second place in an Arms Micron popularity poll, upsetting Arc who was shocked that a "mere crab" got a higher score than her. {{storylink|Inside Job|Sky Dance Transformation! The Suicidal Skydive}} Gura and the other Decepticon Microns then had some fun tricking Guru into thinking Zori their new leader instead of Gora. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Blackest Transformation! The Shadow of Treachery}}

During the final battle between the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] and [[Dark Star Saber]], the Dark Energon Saber Microns summoned Shining Gura to help them as part of a "Solar Ion Arrow Combo" attack. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Resurrection Transformation! The Reviving of Planet Cybertron}} To celebrate the end of ''Arms Micron Theater'', Gura rode Zamu into the studio to join the other Microns in waving goodbye to their audience. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Ultimate Transformation! Fight! Transformers}}

===''Kre-O'' comic===
[[File:Gra_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|thumb|75px|"a"]]
Gura was being petted by Knock Out while [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] was trying out his new [[Galvatron (G1)|helmet]]. Awwwwwwwww. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Prime''===
[[File:Prime-toy Gra.jpg|righ|thumb|upright=1.67|[[Dee Bradley Baker|"BIG... ''MEATY''... '''CLAWS!'''"]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Medic Knock Out''' (Deluxe, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Set ID number'': '''AM-13'''
:*''Micron ID number'': '''M-13'''
:*''Release date'': [[June 30]], 2012
:*''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Mud'''

: Part of the fourth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Gura transforms from a robotic fiddler crab into Knock Out's [[energon prod]]. He is covered in [[5 mm post]]s and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

: He was only available packed in with the Deluxe [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]] toy, coming out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners, like a model kit. His extra deco is provided by customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s on a sheet he shares with Knock Out.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Micron/Gra/gra.htm More information on Gura at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1591.html Arms Micron Knock Out and Gura at Alfes's blog]''

{{-}}{{Anchor|Shining}}
[[File:Prime-toy GraShiningB.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"Well, these claws ain't just for attractin' mates!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shining Gura B''' (Arms Micron, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[November 13]], 2012
:*''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Ion'''

: A clear-blue version of Gura was [[campaign item|given away]] with the purchase of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]] at [[AEON]] stores on November 13.

: This version of Gura is meant to combine with [[Guru#Hellflame|Hellflame Guru]] and [[Zori (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]] to form the [[Solar Ion Arrow]] Super Combo Weapon.

==Notes==
* Gura's name is a shortening of the Japanese rendition of "crab" (クラブ ''kurabu''), changing the first consonant to a voiced form.

===Gura Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Gura:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Asteroid Drill]]
* [[Break Scythe]]
* [[Claw Spear]]
* [[Energon Sniper]]
* [[Long Spear]]
* [[Solar Ion Arrow]] (Shining Gura only)
}}

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Studio Trigger

2025-08-16T01:05:00Z

BNSF1995:

{{disambig3|Trigger}}
[[image:StudioTrigger.jpg|300px|right|]]

'''Trigger Inc.''' (''株式会社トリガー Kabushikigaisha Torigā''), also known as '''Studio Trigger''', is a Japanese animation studio founded in 2011 by former {{w|Gainax}} employees Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Otsuka. Some of their most noteworthy projects include ''Kill La Kill'', ''Space Patrol Luluco'', ''Little Witch Academia'', ''Inferno Cop'', ''SSSS.Gridman'', ''Ninja Slayer'', ''Promare'', ''BNA: Brand New Animal'', the second season of ''Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt'', and two episodes of the first season of ''Star Wars: Visions''. The studio collaborated with [[Flame Toys]] on their ''Furai Model'' line of ''Transformers'' model kits.

==''Transformers'' work==
* [[Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie]]

==Artists who have worked on ''Transformers''==
* [[Akira Amemiya]]
* [[Masaru Sakamoto]]
* [[Sushio]]
* [[Hiromi Wakabayashi]]
* [[Hiroki Mutaguchi]]

==Notes==
[[File:TFOneXStudioTriggerPoster.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*A sizable amount of Studio Trigger's staff are fans of ''Transformers'', and have been known to sneak references to the franchise into many of their series, including ''{{w|Little Witch Academia}}'', ''{{w|Inferno Cop}}'', and ''{{w|Space Patrol Luluco}}'', among others. The studio also collaborated with various official ''Transformers'' artists in the 2016 fan art book ''More Than Just A Geek Spark'', and one can often spot ''Transformers'' toys in their studio in behind-the-scenes footage.
*By far the most notable example of a Trigger series with hidden ''Transformers'' references is ''{{w|SSSS.Gridman}}'', the character designs of which are based on ''Transformers'' characters, primarily those of ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]''. These references extend beyond just character design and into the plot itself. For example, main character Yūta Hibiki is based off [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity#Classics|''Classics'' Cliffjumper]], similarly serving as a fish-out-of-water audience surrogate protagonist. Also notable is the first victim of the show's giant monsters being named Sakiru Tonkawa, who resembles [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] (Cy-Kill [[Tonka]], get it?), homaging the fandom meme surrounding his many hi-and-die cameos. These references would loop around into Transformers when [[Optimus Prime (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Optimus Prime]] homage Akane Shinjō influenced the character of [[Purple Wicked Convoy]].
*Even before splitting off to form Trigger, the team managed to sneak plenty of ''Transformers'' references into both shows Imaishi directed for Gainax. The ''{{w|Gurren Lagann}}'' episode "I Will Head Towards Tomorrow" features enemy Gunmen units that resemble the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]]s, while the ''{{w|Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt}}'' episode "Trans-homers" is a full on ''Transformers'' parody, even featuring [[Tesshō Genda]] and [[Seizō Katō]] voicing parodies of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. Both shows later had their ownership rights transferred to Imaishi and Trigger following an internal restructuring at Gainax.
*Michiru Kagemori, the protagonist of Trigger's ''Brand New Animal'', makes a cameo appearance in [[God Neptune comic 2|a strip]] of the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.

==External links==
*{{w|Studio Trigger|Studio Trigger at Wikipedia}}

[[Category:Animation companies]]

Gura

2025-08-12T12:17:03Z

BNSF1995: /* Toys */

{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''Gura is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:SpeedMetal AMT-Gra.jpg|right|upright=2.2|thumb|"[[Clancy Brown|What did you say, ''punk''?]]"]]

'''Gura''' (グラ) is [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. He's pretty easygoing. When not being Knock Out's weapon, he almost always hangs around with his buddy [[Zamu]].

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Gura only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Knock Out uses his staff, but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Yasunori Masutani]] (Japanese)}}

Gura and Zamu popped into the Arms Micron studio for a friendly chat with their Autobot counterparts about a recent battle, but as [[O.P.]] started giving them advice for future battles, he grew increasingly ruthless and turned black as if tainted by [[Dark Energon]]. [[Arc]] wondered aloud what was in O.P.'s drink. {{storylink|Speed Metal|Acceleration Transformation! Speed Match!}} Joined by [[Noji]], the two were later ordered around by sub-leader [[Guru]] but showed him no respect, something Gura explained was because of the "sub" in his title. Then, a mysterious voice boomed through the studio, scaring them all... {{storylink|Sick Mind|Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving}} The voice belonged to [[Gora]], who quickly asserted leadership of the Decepticon Microns. Guru wasn't terribly happy with this, so Gora commanded the others to form the [[Energon Sniper]] Combo Weapon and blast the bird. {{storylink|Out of His Head|Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!}}

Many of the Decepticon Microns decided to attack [[Arc]] while she was having a pop-idol moment. However, she quickly had O.P., [[B.B.]], [[R.A.]], [[B.H.]], [[C.L.]], and a ''second'' O.P. (?!) link up with her in their weapons modes... pretty effectively stopping that little moment of interruption. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns}} Gura later helped Gora form a variety of combination in a vain (and unsuccessful) attempt at impressing Arc. {{storylink|Crisscross (episode)|Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread!}} He and other Decepticon Microns spied on their Autobot counterparts during the 20th episode celebration party. {{storylink|Partners (Prime)|Duel Transformation! Quell Cliffjumper's Regrets}}

When Zamu announced he had to leave the Microns, causing a gloomy atmosphere in the room, Gura fought the sadness by transforming into the bright Shining Gura to literally brighten his friend's spirits. {{storylink|Crossfire (Prime)|Turbulent Transformation! Insect Battle}} Gura was among those who combined with [[Hades]] until he learned that he wasn't making their combination any more powerful since Hades was at peak strength to begin with, at which point he disconnected and left. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Clashing Transformation! The Dark Commander Appears}} When [[Ida]] sought to rescue [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]], Guru offered help in the form of the [[Solar Ion Arrow]], a weapon that included Shining Gura (who as part of this trio went by the title "the Knight of Wisdom"). {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Infinite Transformation! Multiplying Enemies}}

Gura and Zamu appeared on TV during a New Year's celebration. {{storylink|Triage (episode)|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe}} Gura played the main character in an Arms Micron retelling of [[w:The Crab and the Monkey|The Crab and the Monkey]], though he changed the story by combining with his allies into a cannon that blasted the monkey (Gora) off his tree. {{storylink|Hard Knocks|Combustible Transformation! Struggle over the Omega Key}} He came in second place in an Arms Micron popularity poll, upsetting Arc who was shocked that a "mere crab" got a higher score than her. {{storylink|Inside Job|Sky Dance Transformation! The Suicidal Skydive}} Gura and the other Decepticon Microns then had some fun tricking Guru into thinking Zori their new leader instead of Gora. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Blackest Transformation! The Shadow of Treachery}}

During the final battle between the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] and [[Dark Star Saber]], the Dark Energon Saber Microns summoned Shining Gura to help them as part of a "Solar Ion Arrow Combo" attack. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Resurrection Transformation! The Reviving of Planet Cybertron}} To celebrate the end of ''Arms Micron Theater'', Gura rode Zamu into the studio to join the other Microns in waving goodbye to their audience. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Ultimate Transformation! Fight! Transformers}}

===''Kre-O'' comic===
[[File:Gra_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|thumb|75px|"a"]]
Gura was being petted by Knock Out while [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] was trying out his new [[Galvatron (G1)|helmet]]. Awwwwwwwww. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}
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==Toys==
===''Prime''===
[[File:Prime-toy Gra.jpg|righ|thumb|upright=1.67|"BIG... ''MEATY''... '''CLAWS!'''"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Medic Knock Out''' (Deluxe, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Set ID number'': '''AM-13'''
:*''Micron ID number'': '''M-13'''
:*''Release date'': [[June 30]], 2012
:*''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Mud'''

: Part of the fourth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Gura transforms from a robotic fiddler crab into Knock Out's [[energon prod]]. He is covered in [[5 mm post]]s and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

: He was only available packed in with the Deluxe [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]] toy, coming out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners, like a model kit. His extra deco is provided by customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s on a sheet he shares with Knock Out.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Micron/Gra/gra.htm More information on Gura at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1591.html Arms Micron Knock Out and Gura at Alfes's blog]''

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[[File:Prime-toy GraShiningB.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"Well, these claws ain't just for attractin' mates!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shining Gura B''' (Arms Micron, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[November 13]], 2012
:*''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Ion'''

: A clear-blue version of Gura was [[campaign item|given away]] with the purchase of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]] at [[AEON]] stores on November 13.

: This version of Gura is meant to combine with [[Guru#Hellflame|Hellflame Guru]] and [[Zori (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]] to form the [[Solar Ion Arrow]] Super Combo Weapon.

==Notes==
* Gura's name is a shortening of the Japanese rendition of "crab" (クラブ ''kurabu''), changing the first consonant to a voiced form.

===Gura Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Gura:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Asteroid Drill]]
* [[Break Scythe]]
* [[Claw Spear]]
* [[Energon Sniper]]
* [[Long Spear]]
* [[Solar Ion Arrow]] (Shining Gura only)
}}

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[[Category:Melee weapons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]

Roadblock (G.I. Joe)

2025-08-12T12:15:18Z

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:''Roadblock is a member of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] from the [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]], you know.''

[[File:Roadblock.JPG|upright=2.2|thumb|"Mr. Body Massage Machine, go!"]]
If you're lookin' for a [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joe]] that can walk the walk, Then look no further than '''Marvin F. Hinton''', codenamed '''Roadblock'''! 
Tougher than [[Luke Cage|Cage]] and softer than [[Chris McFeely|McFeely]], 
This brother busts the baddest rhymes this side of the [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]! 
With a machine gun in one hand and a spatula in the other, 
He sends all foes duckin' and runnin' for cover! 
But don't take him lightly, 'cause there's no doubt, 
He can turn your eyeballs inside-out! 

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''====
[[File:Roadblock-Blood on the Tracks.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0]]
Roadblock was one of several Joes tasked with guarding [[Power Station Alpha]], and fought back against the [[Dreadnok]]s when they came to interfere. He was not too happy with [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] letting the marauders escape, even ''if'' they had a hostage to threaten. When [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] arrived at the scene a while later, Roadblock helped blast him to pieces. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Shortly Roadblock found himself staring down [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], who had come to avenge his comrade. He fired on the giant robot until it fled for some reason. {{storylink|Power Struggle}}

Later, Roadblock investigated some strange noises back at headquarters, only to find that Hawk and [[Doctor Mindbender]] were messing around with the captured [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Joes infiltrate sewers Goin South.jpg|thumb]]
Roadblock led [[Rock 'n Roll]], [[Tunnel Rat]] and [[Airtight]] on an infiltration mission into the [[Cobra]]-controlled city of [[Milleville]]. Their goal was to find out what Cobra was up to and to confirm the suspicion of [[Decepticon]] involvement. They spotted [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] in Milleville and radioed [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] their findings, {{storylink|Goin' South}} but were attacked by Cobra Eels immediately after. The team took out the Eels and contacted Hawk to request backup. Tunnel Rat sort of took over from Roadblock as mission leader, guiding the others through the sewers to get out of Milleville. They were attacked again, first by more Eels and then by [[Battle Android Trooper|B.A.T.S.]]. Fortunately, the [[Ninja Force]] showed up and helped them reach safety. {{storylink|Sucker Punch}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Roadblock and Quick Kick GIJoevsTFs2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Shortly after joining G.I. Joe, Roadblock was training martial arts with [[Quick Kick]] when both of them were challenged by [[Snake-Eyes]]. After the ninja mopped the floor with them, they listened to the former [[Cobra]] member [[Mercer]] tell them about Cobra's [[Transformer|alien technology]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} Roadblock later defended the [[SPS Research Facility|SPS Research Center]] by disguising himself as a scientist until Cobra got close, at which point he helped fill [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] full of lead. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} He also participated in G.I. Joe's assault on [[Cobra Island]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

Two years later, Roadblock was using the Joes' [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology to combat Cobra's use of the same. When [[Cobra Commander]] decided to usurp [[Teletran 3]] to gain teleportation abilities, Roadblock was part of the team that attempted to stop him, but was accidentally transported to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when gunfire damaged Teletran 3's connection.

[[File:Roadblock GIJoevsTFsII2.jpg|thumb]]

When further complications sent various Transformers through time, teams of Joes and Cobras had to return them, or else Earth would be destroyed. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} Roadblock was teamed with the [[Baroness]], [[Beachhead]] and a hapless [[Cobra Viper]] named [[Percy]] and sent to 1930's [[Chicago]]. There, they rescued [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and fought off the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. Roadblock also got a chance to impersonate Miles Davis while infiltrating a jazz club to obtain information. (Of ''course'' he's an expert trumpeter!) {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

After returning to present-day Cybertron, Roadblock and the others were attacked by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces and forced to hide. As their only chance of survival was to bring back the last team of time-travelers, Roadblock and [[Lady Jaye]] snuck into Teletran 3's control room in their underwear (we're not making this up), where Roadblock grabbed a Decepticon pistol and fired it at the robots. This distraction allowed Lady Jaye to undo Shockwave's tampering with Teletran 3, which allowed the final team to return with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], who saved the day. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

[[File:Roadblock AoW2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2.2]]
An agreement was made between the Autobots and G.I. Joe to decommission all Cybertronian technology on Earth, including [[G.I. Joe battle mech|Roadblock's mech suit]]. He didn't mind much, since piloting it was like "ridin' around in a crawdad pot". When [[Area 52 (G1)|Area 52]] suddenly came under attack from Cobra's [[Battle Android Trooper]]s, Roadblock went out in his mech and defended the facility. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} However, it soon turned out that the attack was merely a distraction, as Cobra Commander infiltrated Area 52's lower levels and activated [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] When G.I. Joe and their Autobot guests came to investigate, Serpent O.R. attacked them and took control of Roadblock's mech with his robotic tentacles, forcing it to punch [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] in the gob. Grims ripped the mech's arm off. Don't punch Grimlock. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

[[File:Roadblock AoW5.jpg|thumb]]
Along with [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], [[Scarlett]], [[Snake-Eyes]], and the Autobots, Roadblock chased Serpent O.R. to Cybertron, where they were immediately beset by [[cannibalizer]]s. They escaped, only to run straight into Serpent O.R. and his new Decepticon army, who captured the team and locked Roadblock and Hawk in a box. Hawk blamed himself for how things turned out and apologized for bringing the others along, but Roadblock assured him that there was no one he'd rather follow than Hawk. Except maybe Tyra Banks. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} When Serpent O.R. came to their cell to ask Hawk a few questions, an enraged Roadblock attacked the android, but his barrage of punches succeeded in nothing but injuring his own fists. Fortunately, they were freed by Snake-Eyes and Scarlett shortly afterwards. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Upon making their way to Serpent O.R.'s chambers, the team found the android under the control of Cobra Commander, who knocked Roadblock unconscious with his tentacles. After the battle was won by Hawk, Roadblock relaxed by telling [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] amusing anecdotes about [[Barbecue]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

Roadblock was one of the members of G.I. Joe who embarked on a [[Joe Colton]]-led mission to [[Unicron]]'s inert body in order to police its surviving inhabitants. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2|Black Horizon Part 2}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Roadblock-The Line.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Roadblock was one of the initial members of G.I. Joe when the team was formed in [[1939]]. The other members were impressed by his build, joking that he could probably carry a tank around. {{storylink|The Line}} During the attack on the [[Fera Islands]], he was part of Strike Team One, who stumbled upon a number of deactivated [[Autobot]]s. While
checking the robots out, Roadblock accidentally bumped into a [[Sky Spy|repair drone]], which promptly set about reactivating the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformed}} The Joes took the Autobots up on their offer to help them in their battle against [[Cobra]] and the [[Decepticon]]s, and Roadblock drove [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s tank mode into battle. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}}

However, after a run-in with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], Roadblock and Grimlock were knocked off a cliff, with the Autobot desperately holding onto the crumbling rocks. Grimlock urged his new friend to climb up while he tried to hold on, but Roadblock refused, telling the Autobot that they were soldiers, and soldiers "don't ''try'' and we don't ''quit''". While Grimlock found new strength in his word, the cliff still crumbled and they fell. Luckily, [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] saved them just in time. {{storylink|Wolves}}

Both strike teams of Joes then came together, and planned their final approach on Cobra's base of operations. {{storylink|Trenches}} As the Joes and Autobots closed in on the [[Terrordrome]], Roadblock attempted to improve [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]]'s sour attitude by saying the US fleet was definitely coming to help them (and he was right). Upon arriving at the Cobra base, Roadblock witnessed [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] wake up and attack everything, and told Grimlock to transform and fight back. Unfortunately, Bruticus effortlessly punched them aside. Eventually, the Autobots all sacrificed themselves to defeat the giant, and Roadblock reflected on their plight as he stood watching [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s body. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===''Unit:E'' comic===
Upon approaching the planet [[Earth]], the artificial intelligence [[Synergy]] presented footage of the Joes in action so that her crew-mate, the young [[Microman|Acroyear]], could learn about his potential allies and enemies on the alien world. Roadblock could be seen charging into action alongside Duke and Scarlett on one of Synergy's view-screens. {{storylink|Unit:E (issue)|Unit:E}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:CarnivalFaceOff Roadblock.jpg|thumb|100px|Who wants a body massage?]]
Roadblock was among a group of Joes who went to a carnival. They tried their luck unsuccessfully at a "ring the bell" strongman contest, only to watch open-mouthed as the Terrorcons combined into [[Abominus (Prime)|Abominus]] and smashed it so hard it broke. {{storylink|Carnival Face Off}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Roadblock was part of a G.I. Joe strike force that stormed a Cobra hideout housing deadly [[G.I.Rocket|Creeper bombs]]. Within, Roadblock used his [[M.A.C.]] to mow down the creeper vines that barred their path, and aided in the capture of [[Doctor Venom]]. Though the mission ran into some complications when the Transformers [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] got embroiled in the conflict, it ultimately culminated in Cobra Commander's apparent demise, signaling a victory for the Joes. {{storylink|The Golden Boys}}

Roadblock was part of a strike team that stormed [[Springfield (G.I. Joe)|Springfield]], a Cobra base disguised as a quaint little town. There, he helped rescue [[Gung Ho]], who had been overpowered by the twins [[Tomax and Xamot]]. On his next mission, Roadblock was deployed to the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], its inhabitants having proved themselves to be hostile towards the human race. {{storylink|I Saw Three Ships}}

[[File:TFvsJoe_projectcreeper.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

The Joes began their attack on Cybertron by sending down "green bombs" from the air. But when they targeted the mobile city of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], they found it protected by a forcefield. Their attempt to bomb it provoked a counter-attack from the Decepticons. Roadblock escaped ''[[Defiant (G.I. Joe)|Defiant]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s destruction, and made it back to Green Zone 0–8–6, the Joes' temporary base on the alien world. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}}

After [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] became ensnared in one of the base's perimeter traps, Roadblock assisted his fellow Joes in vivisecting the Cybertronian. As they pried open Wheeljack's head, Roadblock excitedly pointed out that they would finally retrieve intel from their enemy. The operation was tabled just in time for Wheeljack's friends to burst in on the scene and launch an offensive against the Joes. The humans returned fire, until blasts from both sides rendered all combatants unconscious. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

Both teams eventually awakened and readied to take up arms once more when [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] showed up, accompanied by [[Breaker (G.I. Joe)|Breaker]], [[Jinx]], [[Cover Girl]], and [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]]. Grimlock declared a truce between the Joes and the Autobots had been reached, and both factions partied together to cement their alliance. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} The Joes then took up residence within the Autobots' mobile city, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. When both Trypticon and the rogue Autobot [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] came stomping about, Roadblock joined a team to deal with the latter of the two titans. Within Maximus, Roadblock discovered a large growth of mysterious mushrooms... After Maximus was freed from [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]'s influence, Roadblock met up with the rest of his team and they then made their way to Fortress Maximus's head module as the titan tangled with Trypticon. Maximus's head detached itself, transformed into the smaller robot [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]], and allowed the troops within it to storm [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s throne room within Trypticon.

[[Image:tfvsgi don't poison us or nuffin.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]

However, the leader of the Decepticons was ready for them, and Roadblock was captured as a P.O.W. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} Roadblock was made to read Cobra's holy text, the Decepticobranomicon—which told a warped version of the Book of Genesis that claimed Cybertronian involvement in Garden of Eden, and that the infamous serpent sired a reptile-man race via Eve. He was left utterly bewildered. After that, Cobra put him to work in their kitchens (the food they were having was crap). [[Torch (G.I. Joe)|Torch]] mockingly told Roadblock not to poison them. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}} Shortly after, when Earth had apparently been destroyed, the Cobras were eating Roadblock's fine meal and he'd... yeah, you guessed. With [[Tunnel Rat]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor's]] help, he escaped. While Perceptor assured Roadblock that Earth may have survived, Roadblock was sceptical.

At a new [[T.H.E. P.I.T.|Joe base]] on Cybertron, Roadblock and his fellow escapes revealed that while trapped in Trypticon, they had obtained the codes to deactivate Tryp's forcefield! {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} By encoding these codes into sound waves emitted by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], the Joes and Autobots were able to disable the forcefield and take on the Decepticon army in one final battle. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} In the end, the war was won, Cobra and the Decepticons were defeated, and Earth turned out to be intact. Roadblock returned home in time to see his daughters off on their first day of school... only for the battles to continue when the school bus driver and his vehicle turned out to be [[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)|Buzzer]] and [[Bus Decepticon|a Decepticon]]! {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:OShipOfState-Roadblock.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
Roadblock and Scarlett were tasked with escorting [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison Blackrock]] to a classified location when their military convoy was attacked. Their incendiary rounds were ineffective against [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], whose head had taken control of [[Alpha Trion|Alpha Trion's]] body and then kidnapped Blackrock. {{storylink|White Light}}
Roadblock was later assigned to the G.I. Joe team that was due to engage the Autobots in [[Portland]], [[Oregon]]. Once the humans had [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee's]] attention, he was shocked to see the femme wielding a sword as she effortlessly overpowered the human forces while being immune to their weapons. When more Cybertronians arrived, Roadblock engaged [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] only for the bullets to bounce off her leading him to making the observation that all G.I. Joe was doing was angering the Cybertronians. When [[Rom]] arrived, and killed four people, Roadblock opened fire on him only for the bullets to bounce off. Roadblock did not have a good day. {{storylink|Concorde Hymn}} He later assured people that G.I. Joe was here to help only for a child to retort that the Autobots said the same thing before G.I. Joe chased them away. {{storylink|The Divine Source of Liberty}}

After the attack at [[Bikini Atoll]], Roadblock and Scarlett rendez-voused with the other Joes at Governor's Island. {{storylink|The New Colossus}} Pulling their old vehicles out of mothballs, G.I. Joe joined the fight against [[Baron Karza]] and the [[Dire Wraith]]s in [[Monument Valley]] at [[Metrotitan (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Valley Forge}}

===''Aw Yeah Revolution!''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Aw Yeah Revolution! issue 1|Aw Yeah Revolution! #1}}}}

==Toys==
{{Note|This character has many other toys that are not connected to ''Transformers''. See the external link to yojoe.com for more information.}}
===''Revolution''===
[[File:SDCC 2017 Roadblock Stock.jpg|thumb|Just like you remember him from the comics!]]
*'''Revolution Set''' (SDCC Gift Set, [[2017]])
**''Accessories'': Vest, backpack, rifle, pistol, flashlight, knife, G.I. Joe display stand

:Released as part of a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017 exclusive set, Roadblock is an action figure made up of redecoed parts from various ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' action figures, with a new head and vest. He was packed with several other [[Hasbro Universe]] action figures: [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Revolution|Jetfire]], [[Matt Trakker#Revolution|Matt Trakker]] of ''[[M.A.S.K.]]'', [[Ian Noble#Revolution|Action Man]], ''[[Visionaries]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Leoric#Revolution|Leoric]], [[Rom#Revolution|Rom]] and a [[Dire Wraith]], and 9 ''[[Micronauts]]'' mini-figurines.

:Roadblock is based visually on the character's appearance in the ''{{w|G.I. Joe: Renegades}}'' TV show; the decision to use the ''Renegades'' design was made by [[Mark Weber]] as a "going-away present" to ''G.I. Joe'' fans, as the new head and vest had already been tooled and were not going to be released otherwise.<ref>[http://www.hisstank.com/forum/5057457-post102.html Post by meweber on the HissTank forums]</ref>

==Notes==
* Roadblock had numerous ''Transformers'' alumni voice him, including [[Blu Mankuma]], [[Steve Blum]], [[Kevin Michael Richardson]], [[Dave Fennoy]] and in the 2013 film ''{{w|G.I. Joe: Retaliation}}'', Roadblock was played by [[Dwayne Johnson]], who mercifully did not depict the character as speaking in rhyme.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.yojoe.com/action/84/roadblock.shtml Roadblock at YoJoe.com]
*[http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/joe/characters/roadblock.html Roadblock at G. I. Joe Comics Homepage]

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Gold Plastic Syndrome

2025-08-09T07:12:45Z

BNSF1995:

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[[File:Electrogoldplasticsyndrome.jpg|right|upright=2.5|thumb|Ouch.]]
'''Gold Plastic Syndrome''' (commonly shorthanded to '''GPS''') is fandom terminology used to describe the phenomenon of a toy's [[plastic]] decomposing and becoming brittle to the point of shattering or crumbling under minimal-stress conditions. In the most extreme cases, toys have been reported to spontaneously crumble to small bits without any applied force at all, even if they're fresh out of their [[Mint in sealed box|unopened package]].

This breakage is different from the relatively more common stress-fracture type of plastic breakage that can occur in some [[Toy|''Transformers'' toys]]; while normal stress fractures are universally heralded by stress marks on the toy, GPS breakage doesn't have that sign; it simply crumbles to pieces. The condition takes its name from the gold plastics of late Generation 1 through to ''Beast Wars'' that have proved the most prone to this sort of breakage. Despite the name, Gold Plastic Syndrome has been known to affect other types of plastic—most of them noted for a pretty metallic swirl in the plastic; the reason it has the "GPS" moniker is because gold plastic was the first and most common color observed to have this horrific phenomenon.

Thankfully, Gold Plastic Syndrome is generally unheard of in modern Hasbro/Takara ''Transformers'' figures, with the last reported case being in [[2015]] with ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]].

==Etymology==
The term was coined in an [[alt.toys.transformers]] post made by user Sky Shadow in September 2002.<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b3d532961b2c2dc</ref> A post by [[Dave Edwards|Dave "Zobovor" Edwards]], meanwhile, made in June of the previous year,<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/6ed7e0f3586f37e4</ref> is the earliest identifiable acknowledgment of the widespread nature of the phenomenon within the Transformers fan community.

Completing the journey from fan term to official term, "Gold Plastic Syndrome" was used by Hasbro designer [[John Warden]] at the ''Transformers Generations'' panel at Comic-Con International 2015 to describe exactly what would not happen to ''Combiner Wars'' G2-style [[Slingshot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Quickslinger]].

==Notability==
GPS is widespread among toys made in the tail-end of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], typically the second year of [[Pretender]]s and even some European-market exclusives, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' and the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' series, but examples have surfaced from lines as recent as [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]], the ''[[Star Wars Transformers]]'' and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie]]. Transformers toys are not the only ones to suffer from this; there have been reports of ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Visionaries]]'' toys' gold plastics also crumbling seemingly of their own accord; even some ''Super Sentai'' and ''[[Power Rangers]]'' toys have been known to suffer. Probably the strangest is accounts of retro game collectors finding ''Majora's Mask'' cartridges shatter under minimal stress. Other retro robot toy collectors have referred to it as "Popy disease", after the metallic blue plastic favored by the company Popy that led to the demise of many a Dairugger / Vehicle Team Voltron.

The toys most likely to suffer from Gold Plastic Syndrome are those with gold or bronze plastic with a metallic swirl to it. There are other known cases with different colors of plastic—though usually there is a tell-tale swirl in the plastic.

===Cause===
[[File:SkyquakeGPSback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Gleargh]]
Because this is not exactly an area of scientific notability, there aren't any full studies into Gold Plastic Syndrome that we know about. Basically, it is thought that certain plastics weren't mixed as well as others, possibly because of the metallic pigment or colouring, so they break down more quickly.

It's not much of a theory, really; think more of a hypothesis. Here's a more detailed attempt:

{{bigquote|The problem likely arises, as with many composites, when the bonding between the polymer and the dye/particles breaks down. This could occur do to a natural chemical/phase change of the plastic, due to oxidation, for example, or by another mechanism, say the forces incurred by the toy being played with, or more likely, due to some combination thereof. In any case, when the bonds between the particles and the polymers break down, you would get small voids in the plastic structure. If this occurs frequently enough, the structure would become effectively porous (that is, it would be filled with lots of tiny voids/cracks where the polymers and particles have come apart). With even a slight amount of force, some of these cracks/voids could expand, even slightly, to the point where they intersect another void and join, making an even bigger crack. Once a critical crack length is reached, the sample fractures.

So effectively, the plastic becomes more brittle, and this would also explain it "crumbling" as well as cracking.}}
:-Aernaroth suggests a cause for GPS [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=57191&view=findpost&p=1174876 on the Allspark]

In short, the poorly-bonded plastic is so honeycombed with air gaps that the pressure required for movement will crumble it.

Hasbro have attributed it to "the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic", and have apparently reduced the amount in similar plastics of more recent vintage to prevent further occurrences.<ref name="hasbrogps">[http://www.transformerland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3481 Hasbro Transformersland.com Q&A, August 2009:] "When we used gold metallic plastic in the past we discovered, along with many of you, that it becomes brittle over time. As we became aware of this situation, we took the necessary steps to reduce the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic to eliminate this issue. Ultimately, this should no longer be an issue due to these corrective steps that we have taken."</ref> Later Hasbro said that they believe they've "alleviated the issues associated with the 'gold' plastic issue" through "trial and error." <ref>http://www.toyark.com/news/transformers-toy-news-2/hasbro-transformers-june-2010-qna-2867/</ref>

All in all, the actual causes of Gold Plastic Syndrome aren't a very big deal to Transformers fans—it's really pretty academic. Of more concern is the ''RESULTS'' (i.e., poor Electro crumbling to bits like an Oreo left in milk too long), and what to look out for. There's no certain cure here, no fix. If a toy has GPS, it '''will''' die if handled and transformed normally.

Seibertron.com has reported that Ace Hardware's "Lub-E" product may prevent GPS breakage, having applied it to an Electro pre-photo-shoot. This claim needs further verification, as it may very well be a coincidence that that specific Electro did not break at that moment. Other discussions of Lub-E or comparable shock oil products have recommended ''submerging the toy in the lubricant entirely,'' which many collectors would find unacceptable even ''if'' it worked.

===The Symptoms===
[[File:GPSSkyquakescopeclose.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|Nooo!]]

Gold Plastic Syndrome usually has a few clear signs. Knowing how to tell the difference between Gold Plastic Syndrome and normal plastic breakage is very important for a Transformers fan who is collecting vintage toys. It's the difference between giving up on that toy completely (since if it has GPS, it's ''likely'' most other samples of the toy will as well) and buying a new copy.
*GPS usually takes place in metallic-coloured plastics, most notably gold plastic and bronze plastic; they tend to have distinctive "swirly," "sparkly" appearance.
*GPS breaks are NOT accompanied by stress fractures. There is usually NOT any visible wear before the breakage. This is really important. Plastic breaks. This is a reality of toy collecting, plastic gets old and it breaks. Gold plastic syndrome is breakage without warning.
*GPS breaks often leave a powdery residue and shards of plastic (though not always), the result of the plastic actually physically crumbling. Take a look at the picture of Skyquake's scope—okay, the bits of his scope—to the right. You can actually see some of the left-over shards of plastic. Keep in mind this picture was taken years after the break actually occurred—these are new shards of plastic which came off these pieces of scope during the process of moving the parts around for photography. Plastic should '''not''' be that brittle or delicate.
*GPS breakages don't need to involve any excess stress or force on a toy—simply handling a toy or opening its box can cause the breakage. If your toy breaks despite careful handling it's more likely to be GPS.
*GPS breaks often have rough, uneven edges with no stress lines around them. This is important—usually when plastic snaps it snaps cleanly (as is common with clear plastic), or it bends first (leaving a torn-off piece, or clear stresses around the break). If a break is uneven, with different colours and textures in it, yet there are no stress fractures around the wound, and especially if it leaves a powdery residue as well, it's almost certainly a GPS break. Take a look at the photo of Skyquake above for a good example of the ragged break. Okay... not good. What's the other word that's LIKE "good", but not actually good? Oh yeah. Horrifying. A HORRIFYING example.
*GPS plastics will sometimes feel brittle to the touch, sometimes making cracking noises as they're handled.

A really easy test to tell if you have GPS breakage is this—if a piece breaks off, try snapping it again. If it's normal plastic breakage, the broken piece should bend or bow, since it would have had only one fracture point and otherwise remained malleable; in that circumstance, even if it were brittle clear plastic, you would be able to glue it back into place, or at least get a replacement part. On the other hand, if the broken piece continues to repeatedly crack apart like a potato chip when hit with pressure from any angle, then you've almost definitely got Gold Plastic Syndrome.

==GPS misconceptions==
'''ALL GOLD PLASTIC WILL DIE!'''
:Not true. It's only a specific composite of gold plastic only used during a specific era that will die, most prominently used from 1988 (second year Pretenders are notorious for it) and through to about the end of ''Beast Wars'' in 2000, although there are still a few very rare cases of post-millennium figures with this issue up until 2015. As far as we know modern toys do not suffer from GPS due to a reduction in the amount of metallic flakes in similar, but more recent toys.<ref name="hasbrogps" /> Toys with flexible nylon-based gold plastics, such as [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Superbase Optimus Prime's]] elbows, are not susceptible to GPS supposedly because of the plastic's composition. Even on toys well known for GPS, some of their gold plastic is less prone to break. Gold plastic which is nice and thick is much less likely to snap than gold plastic which is thin. Gold plastic which is under constant stress—like that at a joint—is also more likely to break. That said, some really nice solid parts can shatter like eggshells if it's real GPS we're talkin' about.

'''OKAY, BUT THEN ALL GOLD PLASTIC FROM 1988 TO THE EARLY 2000s WILL DIE!'''
:Thankfully, no! There are various examples of figures built between the eighties and the early 2000s featuring similar-looking gold or bronze plastic - sometimes even exhibiting some of those much-dreaded swirly patterns - where such an issue has never been reported, like [[Archadis]], [[Guiledart]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 2|G2 Bumblebee (the Go-Bot version specifically)]], [[Transquito]], [[Snarler]], 2003's version of [[San D-Go]], and perhaps most ironically, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Goldbug]]. Gold chrome, like that seen in [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Transmetal Cheetor]] and (the other version of) [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|G2 Bumblebee]], is also completely immune from GPS since it's merely painted rather than actually being gold plastic.

'''MY TOY BROKE, IT MUST BE GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!!!'''
:There are plenty of ways for plastic to break that aren't related to Gold Plastic Syndrome. Repeated stress on a plastic, dropping a toy, a toy with metal parts that damage the plastic parts, thin plastic, or simply the use of translucent plastic, which is more brittle. Just because a toy breaks doesn't mean it's Gold Plastic Syndrome. Look for the symptoms (listed above) and ask around before assuming that every single copy of this toy is destined to die a painful and horrible death.

'''ONLY GOLD PLASTIC GETS GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!'''
:Not ''quite'' true. Observations suggest that it should probably be called "Metallic Plastic Syndrome". It's those metallic plastics, most commonly the gold and bronze plastics used for almost ten years by Hasbro and Takara, from around 1989 to 1998. However, it's possible that any colour of plastic could be susceptible, given enough time. So keep a close eye on your Fire Convoy, kids; that pretty metallic swirl in his plastic isn't promising... maybe.

'''MY TOY IS DOOMED!'''
:Okay... not ''exactly'' a misconception. Your toy is ''probably'' doomed... but there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

:You see, the thickness of the plastic seems to affect GPS. Also, the amount of stress on it affects it. While some toys are known for breaking just by having their packages opened—guys like Randy, Roadblock and ''Generation 2'' Slingshot—others, like Skyquake and Pyro, can remain intact if they are handled with extreme care (and never ever transformed, of course) because the parts that are made of GPS plastics are large and thick and otherwise robust. GPS is an inconsistent process—eventually your toy '''will''' crumble, but there's no telling how long it will take. With delicate handling (read: almost none) you can maintain a GPS-afflicted toy in your collection for quite some time.

:Also remember that the evidence for Gold Plastic Syndrome is ''completely'' observational. There seems to be some evidence that different plastic batches were less affected, that some releases of the toys were less affected. You might luck out and get an Electro that never crumbles to dust, or you might be really unlucky and get multiple Electros, all of which break horribly. This page is a caution more than anything else. Know what you're getting into when you buy a toy known to be afflicted by GPS.

==Toys commonly accredited as GPS sufferers==

====''The Transformers''====
[[File:Bristleback-GPS.jpg|thumb|"Bristleback"? More like, ''Brittleback'', amirite? Hahahahaa... Oh god, why.]]
* '''[[Scorponok (G1)#BlackZarak|BlackZarak]] (1988)'''
: The first known sufferer of GPS and easily one of the most depressing cases due to his rarity and hefty aftermarket pricing, BlackZarak's GPS affliction is nothing short of legendary. Forget transforming him - simply standing him up is a risk. His golden feet and shield have to be under stress to function as intended, leading to cases of shattered toys fresh out of the box, or even ''[[Mint in sealed box|when still inside it.]]'' The Headmaster figure, double cannons, and city antennas are all likewise gold plastic and all need to be inserted or swiveled into position, and his pack-in partner [[Black Roritchi#Toys|Black Roritchi]], almost entirely made of gold plastic, transforms by folding in half. This is a toy to be handled as little as possible, if ever.

* '''[[Pretender Monster]]s [[Bristleback#Toys|Bristleback]] and [[Slog (G1)#Toys|Slog]] (1989)'''
: The inner robots for both Bristleback and Slog suffer, but at different severities. Bristleback has multiple points of failure, the most obvious being the thin edges of his fist-holes, which can snap if his gun is pushed too far in. When forming Monstructor, sliding the combiner's fist in place can sometimes be enough to create a large crack through his legs, sometimes even splitting them entirely. (If you're feeling crafty, you might try shaving a tiiiny bit off the sides of the fist's connector plug. Better that less-than-mint condition than the "very broken" type.) And while his monster-limbs are fairly thick plastic, which is ''usually'' safer, they are also attached ''really tightly'', which means applying too much pressure to turn them can cause fractures. Slog is not especially susceptible on his own despite the sheer amount of gold plastic, but forming Monstructor requires another toy ([[Birdbrain#Toys|Birdbrain]]) to be inserted up inside his gold-plastic torso, which can put too much stress on the thinner sides if jostled or pushed in at a bad angle. Their Japanese counterparts, [[Gairyu]] and [[Kakuryu (G1)|Kakuryu]], lack gold plastic, and thus can be used as substitutes without any fear of breakage.

* '''Ultra Pretenders [[Roadblock (G1)#Toys|Roadblock]] and [[Skyhammer (G1)#Toys|Skyhammer]] (1989)'''
: These two are particularly notorious. Roadblock's innermost robot has three peg holes, two in the fists and one on his back, that are particularly susceptible to cracking and shattering, leaving many a Roadblock hand-less... or arm-less, as sometimes the posts attaching his arms to his torso will crumble around the pin keeping them in place. Meanwhile, the entire bottom of Skyhammer's large vehicle shell is made of gold plastic and it is '''''very''''' prone to breakage. Not to mention how much gold plastic is on his inner shell and his [[robot mode]].

* '''[[Killbison#Toys|Killbison]] (1989)'''
: One of the comparatively few Takara-market-only toys of the era to have this problem. His arms and back (including the head) are metallic-gold plastic. Most of this plastic is fairly thick, giving it a fair amount of resilience, but his fists and the joint for [[Liokaiser#Toys|Liokaiser]]'s fold-out foot are thinner and run a higher risk of breakage.
[[File:GPSSkyquakescope.jpg|thumb|Well, ''crap''.]]

*'''[[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] missile launchers (1992)'''
:The missile launchers shared by all six Predator toys are likely to self-destruct in two ways. Loading a missile when the toy is holding the launcher can cause the peg itself to give before the rather strong internal spring does. Additionally, launching a missile is a gamble. Either the plastic is able to bend enough to release the internal catch, or it isn't and snaps off.

*'''[[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]] (1992)'''
:Skyquake is another toy notable for having a gimmick which makes the whole thing worse. He actually has two colours of metallic plastic on him: One is a dark bronze, the other a light bronze. It is the light bronze plastic that is most likely to break. Unfortunately, the light bronze plastic also forms Skyquake's scope. You're supposed to put a Predator jet's scope slide into that part of him. But the union is not pleasant for the one on the receiving end. Take a look at the picture to the right. These are the parts left of Skyquake's scope after another Predator tried to unite with him. Actually... that's not even all the parts, that's just all that could be found. This is a gimmick which should '''''never''''' be attempted by modern collectors. Never, ever, ever, ever. For the same reason, don't transform him: the scope won't withstand being swung around and latched into position (the plastic around the swivel-pins is particularly thin) or having his stabilizer fins leveraged inside it. The moving plate over the [[light-piping|light piping]] on the back of his head is that brittle light bronze too, but it is at least loose and thick enough to be less risky.

*'''[[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]] (1992)'''
:Skyquake's Autobot counterpart has fewer parts jeopardized by metal-swirly plastics, but the toy's ankles are definite risks, as is the handgun peg if not handled with care. Removing the ratchet "catch" from Thunder Clash's feet and sanding the handgun's peg a bit will also help by reducing the force put on those parts without noticeably altering the toy. The [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Machine_Wars|''Machine Wars'' Optimus Prime]] redeco swapped out the metal-swirly plastics for more durable plastics.

*'''[[Pyro (G1)#Toys|Pyro]] (1993)'''
:Pyro has a gold plastic waist which puts him at high risk of cracking in half during transformation, and clipping his gold feet into position in robot mode is a bad idea too. The elbow ratchets are also risky due to the constant spring stress. And of course, his rifle handle is prone to shearing off.

*'''[[e-Hobby]] ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Megatron Black Version]] (2001/2009)'''
: Tragically, this rare one-off reissue has metallic brown plastic that can crumble if one attaches the sword or rifle in the hand in robot mode or a stock in Walther P-38 mode.
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====''Generation 2''====
[[File:Electrobrokenknee.jpg|thumb|Oh, God, my knee! MY KNEEEEEEE!!]]
* '''[[Electro#Toys|Electro]] (1994)'''
:There's a ''reason'' that Electro sits up at the top of this page. Poor guy just can't catch a break, it seems. Wait... actually, no. That's the ''entire problem''. The poor guy totally ''can'' catch a break. All the time. Because he is ''designed to die''. Basically ''anything'' on Electro's body is susceptible to shattering thanks to having many many thin joints made out of metallic gold plastic.

* '''[[Slingshot (G1)#Generation 2|Slingshot]] (1994)'''
:Yet another iconic sufferer of GPS, Slingshot is ''infamous'' for coming apart straight out of the package.<ref>http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b8b3dec846e5479?hl=en</ref> Worse, he's another toy whose gimmick will destroy him, like Skyquake. Slingshot's head is a post which is designed to plug into [[Silverbolt (G1)#The Transformers|Silverbolt]] (or any other "Scramble City" style torso-bot) so that Slingshot can form an arm or a leg. If you're unlucky, you're going to end up with his head trapped inside a connector joint.

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====''Beast Wars''====
[[File:Goldplasticgrimlock.jpg|thumb|A mighty Dinobot warrior... bested by his own crumbling joints.]]
[[File:Brownplasticsyndrome.jpg|thumb|The one part of Megatron's Movie Jazz cosplay he ''didn't'' want to recreate.]]

*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]] (1997)'''
:''Beast Wars'' Grimlock uses metallic gold plastic ball joints for his hips, which is not really a good thing. Common breakages include the insides of his legs (where his chest pegs into them in [[beast mode]]) and his mutant mask (which is very thin).

* '''[[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]] (1997)'''
:The [[Magnaboss (BW)#Beast Wars|Magnaboss]] component Silverbot (not [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|the ''other'' more well-known Beast Wars Silverbolt]]) despite having a ''dangerously'' large amount of metallic bronze plastic, is... actually fairly stable. The main breakage point is where his tail connects to his body. As well, [[Skywarp (BW)#Beast Wars II|Skywarp]], his Japanese counterpart, is just as likely to suffer from this. That said, just... be careful, okay? Be careful.

* '''[[Megatron (BW)/toys#MegaTransmetal|Transmetal Megatron]] (1998) ''(Hasbro version only)'' '''
:Hasbro's Transmetal Megatron has a tendency to snap at the waist, the shoulders, the... well, anything that's made of that dark semi-metallic brown plastic. This is technically Brown Plastic Syndrome, but regardless of what you call it this toy may end in sadness. This breakage may be due to GPS, a [[design flaw]], or a combination of both; the Takara version's immunity to this issue (because its brown parts are black plastic instead) seems to suggest that GPS may have a role.

* '''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimal Optimus]] (1998)'''
:Optimal Optimus uses sparkly dark brown plastic for his wheels and turrets, which can suffer from GPS. The block that holds the batteries is the most likely to break, as the "soft" ratchet joint requires the affected plastic to bend. The pieces that connect his wings to his arms are also made from the same sparkly brown plastic.

* '''[[Fuzor]] [[Torca (BW)#Toys|Torca]] (1998) '''
:Torca's legs, hip armor panels, tail hinge and sides are all prone to Gold Plastic Syndrome.

* [[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]] '''[[Soundwave (BW)#Toys|Soundwave]] (2000)'''
:Poor Soundwave has his ''entire fraggin' body'' composed of gold plastic, so it's a crapshoot. The softer plastics are far less likely to crumble, but the places on his body where the sides hinge open as part of his transformation have a high risk of snapping.

* ''' ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Dinobot]] (2006)'''
:Sadly, this version of Dinobot is less special for being a commemorative toy from the 10th anniversary of a beloved cartoon and more for being a horrifying timebomb, as he has ''two'' kinds of metallic swirled plastic, both of which seem to have hit their expiration dates around 2013. In other words, basically any part on him is highly fragile, although he's most likely to break at the neck, hips, and helmet. At this point, keeping the toy MISB is the best way to display him.

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====''Beast Wars II''====
[[File:Bigmos GPS examples.jpg|thumb|More of a minor fracture, really.]]
* '''[[Bigmos#Toys|Bigmos]] (1998)'''
:His GPS problems are bizarrely ''not'' his many many many metallic gold plastic parts; his ''turquoise''-colored plastic parts are the brittle ones, to the point of snapping right out of the package. Notable breakage points include the mosquito leg connectors snapping right off, tight hip/thigh swivels resulting in crumbling, and occasionally the robot feet can break due to being really thin pieces. Basically, be very gentle with anything molded in turquoise, be very gentle and take extra caution when twisting tight joints.

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====''Beast Wars Neo''====
[[File:Randy-GPS.jpg|thumb|'Tis but a scratch!]]
* '''[[Randy (BW)#Toys|Randy]] (1999)'''
:Randy is one of the ''legendary'' Gold Plastic Syndrome toys. Imagine, if you will, a toy with an entirely spring-loaded transformation... and an outer shell ''made entirely out of metallic gold plastic''. Ouch, right? The stress of staying in beast mode in package, the mode with the very compressed springs, is often enough to break the joints holding his beast-mode sides on before you even open the package. If you're lucky enough to have one still intact, keeping him in robot mode is the best way to ''keep'' him intact. For a while longer, at least.

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====''Beast Machines''====
* '''[[Snarl (BM)#Toys|Snarl]] (2000)'''
: An ''atrocious'' example of a victim to Gold Plastic Syndrome; it seems that the longer Snarl figures are left in sealed packages, the more brittle they are upon opening said packages. All manner of extremities will simply snap off of Snarl's body, most easily among these being the ankles.

* '''[[Striker#Toys|Striker]] (2000)'''
: This toy has an entirely gold plastic dinosaur shell which relies on ball joints to move and shift. He also has gold plastic pegs that tab into gold plastic slots. Transforming Striker could prove to be a suicide mission... for him.

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====''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)====
*'''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Air Attack Optimus Primal]] (2002)'''
: The biggest toy in the line, Air Attack Optimus Primal has large expanses made of sparkly brown plastic, which, like with Optimal Optimus (see above), can be prone to shattering. This condition most often results in the feet breaking. The 2018 ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' reissue does not suffer from GPS.

*'''[[Megabolt#Toys|Megabolt]] (2003)''' has limbs cast primarily in gold plastic, which is ''not'' a good thing. Fracture points include his forearms, the holes that lock his arms in place in crawling head mode, lower legs near the knees, and his head. On top of this he has other design flaws that can lead to non-gold-plastic parts snapping off, so, good luck!

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====''Choro-Q''====
*'''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#metallic|Rodimus Convoy Metallic Version]] (2001)'''
*Sadly, the pinned metallic flake plastic hinges on this version of ''Choro-Q'' Rodimus have become prone to breaking after two decades.
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====''Universe'' (2003)====
* '''[[Micromaster]] [[Superion (Universe)#Toys|Superion]] (2003)'''
: While his individual robots are unscathed from the GPS plague, many of Superion's combiner [[kibble]] parts are afflicted, particularly the peg that connects [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]] to Superion's torso piece.<ref name="tfwsuper">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/300674-warning-universe-micromaster-superion-suffers-gold-plastic-syndrome.html TFW2005 thread about Micromaster Superion suffering from Gold Plastic Syndrome, with multiple reports]</ref>

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====''Alternators''====
*'''[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (2004)'''
: ''Alternators'' Swerve's elbow joints, poseable fists, thighs, and even rocket launchers are all made out of gold plastic, but the leg joint takes the cake for being one of the easily snapped areas due to its tight construction.

====Unicron Trilogy====
*''' ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Repugnus]] (2006/2010)'''
:Surprisingly the only "Unicron Trilogy" toy that's known to be afflicted by GPS (and indicative of a broader trend as GPS instances start diminishing during the 2000s), Repugnus' robot mode "hands"/''Spinosaurus'' head are made of black-painted gold plastic. Insertion of his flail weapon into his hands can cause his thin jaw parts to break into pieces. His thigh covers are made of the same plastic, but due to their static position and lack of moving parts are very, very unlikely to break.

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====''Star Wars Transformers''====
*'''[[General Grievous]] (2006)'''
:Grievous' pelvis, arms and legs are all made out of gold plastic with many thin parts in the jointing, leaving them especially prone to breakage.

* '''[[Millennium Falcon]]/[[Han Solo]] & [[Chewbacca]] (2006)'''
:Another famous example, Chewbacca's half of the Millenium Falcon suffers from aggressive FPS, with the where his legs can lock up and ultimately snap off. His upper arms are also said to fall victim as well. <ref>http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=2481&size=0&start=101</ref> Han has one piece that's cast in the same metallic-brown plastic, a cover that flips down from his crotch when transforming. However given it's painted grey, it's hard to tell until it breaks.

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====Movie toys====
* '''[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Protoform Starscream]] (2007)'''
:Part of the preview wave for [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|the 2007 movie toyline]], Starscream might not have left the best impression in the long term as the plastic hinges that connect the two small wings to his body are especially brittle, and because the plastic housing the joints is thin, it eventually gives way over time to a crumbly mess. The thumbs are also prone to breakage.

*''' ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Stratosphere#Toys|Stratosphere]] (2009)'''
: Stratosphere has gold plastic in his shoulders and thighs, and there have been reports of these parts crumbling. Additionally, more commonly-reported breakages are the toy's lower knees and the hinges connecting the wings—but neither of these parts are the ones made of gold plastic! Poor guy can't catch a break—or, well he can.

* '''[[Costco]] exclusive [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BattleOpsCostco|Battle Ops Bumblebee]] (2010)'''
:This version of Bumblebee has metallic dark gray plastic in the upper and lower body that display textbook GPS symptoms. The figure will eventually self-destruct during transformation due to said plastic's use in most of the leg and car roof joints. Ironically, the gold ''painted'' portions are mostly a different, more resilient plastic.
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====''Transformers (2010)''====
*'''[[Primus#Transformers_.282010.29|Creator Primus]] (2010)'''
: Primus features swirly metallic blue parts that eventually hit their expiry dates 13 years later, and they're very prone to crumbling, with the most aggressively affected area being his arms.<ref>https://twitter.com/mechtavius/status/1667326036537753601</ref> To make matters worse, his shoulders are on a ratchet joint, so bending his arms ''requires'' one to press down on them with a modicum of force that the figure might not withstand. Considering the relative rarity of this figure, it's probably for the best to just not touch it at all.

====''Unite Warriors''====
*'''[[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]] (2015)'''
: The last figure that's currently known to suffer from GPS, multiple copies of ''Unite Warriors'' Motormaster have been reported as heavily prone to breaking apart on the waist right after being taken out of the box—and of course, once one peers closer, they'll find that same familiar swirly plastic, this time in gunmetal grey.<ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/uw-motormaster-has-disintegrated-from-the-waist.1096466/</ref> In contrast, others who've purchased the figure at at later point have reported never facing this issue at all even after years of owning him, which might suggest that later runs of the Stunticons 5-pack have fixed this issue. Regardless, for those who do not want to take the risk, a popular solution involves replacing Motormaster's waist with that of [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|his cheaper Hasbro version]].

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====Transformers-related GPS sufferers====
* The "[[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]]" version of ''[[Diaclone]]'' '''[[Delta Magnus|Powered Convoy]]''', the [[pre-Transformer]] version of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Notes|Ultra Magnus]], has this problem with its swirly ''blue'' plastic. Given the age and relative rarity of this toy, this is particularly troublesome for hardcore collectors.

* While not a Transformer, ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s '''[[Serpentor]]''' is also known to suffer from this problem, especially through his hips, given the groin-breakage-prone leg construction of the standard 1980s ''G.I. Joe'' figure.

*The first Golden Lagoon-based '''X Yearly Version 5-pack''' released by [[Blokees]] also experienced this issue, particularly with their swirly gold elbow and knee hinge joints, which are problematic given their release as a high-priced set.

==Toys commonly discredited as GPS sufferers==
A number of toys have gold parts that easily break not due to the plastic used, but due to structural problems with the part designs themselves.

* The ''Armada'' '''[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#SuperBase|Super Base Optimus Prime]]''' figure's elbows/biceps are made of gold plastic, and the lower joint has been known to break very easily. However, the plastic doesn't exhibit the "crumbliness" typical of GPS; instead, it seems likely that the break occurs when the elbow joints are lined up for them to sit behind the combined mode's back. In this configuration, the red and blue joints don't have room to bend around each other. The way to alleviate this issue is to pull the shoulder out, ''then'' bend the top joint (the red one) first, before moving the arms in any other direction.

* ''Energon'' '''[[Scorponok (Energon)#Energon|Scorponok]]''' has pale gold plastic on the (largely painted) front panels of the shoulders, and moving the shoulders for transformation (particularly into jet mode) can cause the panels to tear in half. However, the plastic itself isn't the problem; rather, it seems to be the result of the toy's design, where the corners of the front panels aren't quite symmetrical, and the one with more clearance is on the opposite side. A [[Variant|running change]] saw these panels swapped to alleviate this issue. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHXKDmxeuHs Swapping the panels to the opposite sides], has a higher chance of reducing breakages.

*''Alternators'' '''[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]''' features an extensive amount of swirly plastic throughout the figure's entire car mode and this plastic has been frequently reported to suffer from "hairline cracks", leading to the occasional claim that he's a GPS sufferer <ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/alternators-binaltech-fandom-unite-lets-see-some-pics.235171/page-165#post-20719899 A TFW2005 thread where Mirage's status as a potential GPS victim is discussed]</ref> - however, these are almost always concentrated on one specific portion of the car mode (they often show up as lines between the windshield and the front wheelwell), so it seems more likely that the cause for these hairlines is some stress applied on that specific portion of the vehicle rather than the plastic itself. No instances of full-on breakage have been reported, and unlike what's expected from a GPS-afflicted toy, the figure seems to consistently show up intact on secondary market listings: thus, the broader consensus seems to be that he is not a GPS sufferer.

* Another Scorponok, the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] '''[[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Scorponok]]''', has a tail stinger made of soft and bendy golden plastic, which tends to harden over time and become prone to breaking. The cause of this problem seems to simply be the use of an inferior plasticizer, rather than traditional Gold Plastic Syndrome.

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
At some point during the [[Great War (Animated)|Great War]], a vaccine for Gold Plastic Syndrome was developed by [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] claimed to be the only licensee of the cure in the [[Nexus (cluster)|Nexus]] Cluster. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/03}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 185.0 Beta]], the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] weaponized Gold Plastic Syndrome and invented the [[Photodegradation|Photo Degradation Protocol]] in a failed attempt to fight off [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron's]] mindless hordes of [[Decepto-Pack]]-enhanced human slaves. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/04}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[First Aid (G1)#PWTG2|First Aid]] contracted GPS during the war against the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. The disease prevented him from properly combining into [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Customization class Generation 2 Ratchet bio}}

==See also==
*[[Unpaintable plastic#Photodegradation|Another common problem since 2018.]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjAUN5Ssj8 Demonstration of Gold Plastic Syndrome in effect at YouTube]

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More than Meets the Eye, Part 1

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|image=MTMtE Part1 Prime repair.jpg
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|title="More than Meets the Eye, Part 1"
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|production code=4023
|airdate=[[September 17]], [[1984]]
|written by=[[George Arthur Bloom]]
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'''In search of energy, the Autobots leave Cybertron and are pursued by the Decepticons.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:MTMtE1 Wheeljack and Bumblebee collect energy.jpg|left|thumb|"That's not that impressive. I can transform too, y'know."]]
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], many [[MYA|millions of years ago]], the [[Autobot]]s are on the verge of extinction. Eons of war with the [[Decepticon]]s, their bitter enemies, have drained the planet's once plentiful resources. Autobots [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] have managed to find a scant few [[Conductor|energy conductors]] and muse that what they've found won't last very long. Bumblebee loads the conductors into Wheeljack and they head back towards [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. However, as they reach the bridge to home base, they run into a Decepticon patrol. Wheeljack's attempt to drive through is cut short by enemy fire, and they're soon literally surrounded by a ring of fire, thanks to the Decepticons' flame throwers. The pair manage to escape the flames and ram their way through the Decepticons, two of whom give chase. The pursuing Decepticons manage to hit Bumblebee with their lasers, and the smaller Autobot is forced to drive aboard Wheeljack. Wheeljack manages to evade the two Decepticons by heading underground and arrives at Iacon. As they enter the fortress, a nearby sensor lamp reveals itself to be [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]], who dispatches [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] to do some spying. Also returning to Iacon is [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], who reports to [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] that he was unable to find any energy in Cybertron's lower regions. Optimus confers with Jazz, [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] on the plan to leave Cybertron on a mission to search for energy elsewhere. Having heard all they need, Laserbeak and Soundwave depart.

[[File:MTMtE1 Ark and Nemesis over Earth.jpg|thumb|Starting a long, long tradition of Transformer ships crashing on Earth.]]
Inside [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|their base]], [[Decepticon leader]] [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] plots to intercept the Autobots, and leaves his [[second-in-command|first lieutenant]] [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] in charge of Cybertron. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] asserts the war would have been won if the Decepticons were under his leadership.

The Autobots blast off aboard [[Ark (G1)|their spaceship]], and the Decepticons give chase in their [[Nemesis (G1)|Decepticon cruiser]]. The Autobots immediately run into trouble when two large asteroids collide in front of them, resulting in a storm of rock that pelts both ships, until [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] uses the ship's weapons to clear a path. The Autobots next detect the pursuing ship, but are unable to outrun the Decepticon cruiser, which locks onto them with [[tractor beam]]s. The Autobot ship's lasers are out of power, so the Autobots are forced to instead engage the Decepticons in combat once they board. With no one at the respective helms, both ships drift into [[Earth]]'s gravity well, and despite Prime's best efforts to right the Autobot ship, both vessels spin out of control and crash. The Autobot ship embeds itself in the side of a volcano.

Four million years pass. It is the year 1984, and volcanic activity stirs the half-buried ship, awakening the computer systems aboard. [[Teletraan I]] sends out a [[Sky Spy]] satellite to reconnoiter this new world, and scans examples of terrestrial machinery in order to reformat the Transformers into new [[Alternate mode|alt modes]]. The Decepticon [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] happens to be the one who is in the path of the repair beam, and thus is awakened first. He revives Megatron, and the other Decepticons follow. Leaving the Autobot ship, Megatron observes that much time has passed since the crash but declares their mission to find energy is unchanged. An impudent Starscream leaves a parting shot, blasting the rocks over the ship in an attempt to bury it further. However, he unwittingly knocks Optimus Prime into the repair beam and the Autobot leader is revived.

[[File:Cliffgun.JPG|thumb|left|"You see the size of that gun he fired at us? It was bigger than him!"]]
The Decepticons locate a clearing and Megatron puts Starscream in charge of converting the area for the construction of a [[Victory (G1)|new star cruiser]]. Soundwave, Starscream and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] head for a nearby power station to find the needed raw materials. Meanwhile, the Autobots have all been repaired. Optimus Prime announces that they need to find out what the Decepticons are doing, and dispatches [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] to scout the area. Starscream and his team arrive at the power station, where Starscream again grouses about wanting to lead the Decepticons, and has Rumble use his pile drivers to level the plant. Some time later, Hound and Cliffjumper find the Decepticons in the middle of work on their ship. Though Cliffjumper's keen to wade in, Hound listens in as the Decepticons plan to take [[energon cube]]s back to Cybertron. Cliffjumper rashly takes a shot at Megatron, but misses, and Soundwave unleashes Laserbeak in pursuit. Though the pair split up, Laserbeak detaches a laser cannon so he can pursue both Autobots. While Cliffjumper manages to deal with the cannon, Laserbeak blasts Hound, sending him off a cliff.

[[File:MTMtE Part1 OilRig battle.jpg|thumb|Do yourself a favor, don't smoke at a Cybertronian waterpark.]]
Autobot medic [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Hauler]] come to fetch Hound. Cliffjumper apologizes for giving away their position as Hound is winched to safety. Meanwhile, Decepticons [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] spot an Earth vehicle approaching. The two human workers find the demolished power station, but while they're puzzling over what happened to it, [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] attacks and frightens them away.

Hound is repaired, and reports what he overheard: that the Decepticons are on the hunt for energy. Prime has Jazz assemble a battle group to go after them and the Autobots roll out. Elsewhere Laserbeak returns to the Decepticon construction site with the news that he's found a new source of energy. The Decepticons attack an off-shore [[oil rig]], where [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] and his son [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] work. The humans attempt to resist, but it's futile and they end up jumping or falling overboard. The Decepticons begin filling energon cubes from the [[oil]] pipeline, but as Megatron is telling Starscream that they will need a lot more energy, the Autobots arrive to spoil their party. A battle erupts on the drilling platform until the Decepticons simply grab what they can and take off. Megatron blasts the rig's supports, tipping it into the ocean and taking the Autobots with it. Another shot ignites the oil, turning the surface of the sea into an inferno. Realizing the humans are in danger, Optimus Prime tries to save Spike and Sparkplug while the Decepticons retreat with their energon plunder.

'''[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|To be continued...]]'''
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (1)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (2)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (12)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (13)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (14)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (15)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (18)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (19)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (20)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (21)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (23)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (24)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (25)
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (26)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] (27)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (28)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (29)
*[[Teletraan I]] (30)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (31)
*[[Hauler]] (33)

|c2=
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (3)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (4)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (5)
*[[Sunstorm (G1)|Yellow Seeker]] (6)
*[[Hotlink (G1)|Purple Seeker]] (7)
*[[Bitstream (G1)|Light blue Seeker]] (8)
*[[Nacelle (G1)|Dark blue Seeker]] (9)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (10)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (11)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (16)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (17)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (22)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (32)
*[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] (36)

|c3=
*[[Joe (MTMTE)|Joe]] (34)
*[[Frank (G1)|Power plant worker]] (35)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (37)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (38)

}}

==Quotes==
[[File:MTMTE1-JazzProwlPrimeTrailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
"Prime told me there'd be days like this." 
"And you didn't believe him?" 
"I do now!"
:—'''Bumblebee''' and '''Wheeljack''' under fire.

"When do we start the search mission?" 
"Soon as you're ready to launch."
:—'''Prowl''' is told to hurry up by '''Optimus Prime'''.

"Fear not, Megatron. Cybertron shall remain as you leave it."
:—'''Shockwave''', more accurate than he realizes.

"Leakin' lubricant!"
:—'''Ironhide'''

"What about materials?" 
"Use your imagination!"
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Megatron'''

"Here's something to keep you warm."
:—'''Megatron''' as he ignites the oil spill.

==Season 5==
{{note|When this episode was rebroadcast in [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 5|the fifth season]] of ''The Transformers'', it contained new bookending segments with original story material.}}

[[File:PrimeTakesTommyIntoSpace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"There's no ''air'' in space!" "But there's an Air in Space Museum!"]]

The young human [[Tommy Kennedy]], a resident of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], needs help from [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. He runs out into the middle of a barren wasteland, calling Prime's name. Prime arrives via rocket-boots and, after lifting Tommy up to his head, asks him what's the trouble. As it turns out, Tommy has a "special project" for school that's due soon and only Prime can help him. Optimus inquires what the project is about, but Tommy dodges the question, simply saying that he needs to know how the Autobots arrived on Earth. Prime concedes, "Okay Tommy, I've handled enough emergencies to know that ''some things'' just can't wait." Prime then launches into the tale of how the Autobots and the Decepticons left Cybertron, crash-landed on Earth and began their war for energy anew...

Prime continues into the next part of his story, about their first encounter with humans and whatnot, but Tommy stops him. Tommy says he's out of time and he ''really'' has to get back to Autobot City. Prime offers to give him the ride on the condition that next time they hang out, he tells him the juicy details of this "special project". Prime then blasts off into space with Tommy clinging to his shoulder (and somehow not dying horribly).

{{--}}

==Notes==
===Production information===
* First draft script submitted: 8th February 1984
* Script revisions: 13th March 1984
* Returned to the US for telecine: 27th August 1984
* Official Sunbow Productions synopsis:
:''In search of the precious energy needed to rebuild their war torn planet Cybertron - the Autobots venture forth into outer space. But the evil Decepticons attack them and the two robot armies crash on Earth.''
:''Four million years later, the Autobots and Decepticons are reactivated and the battle between the forces of good and evil rages anew. Megatron, the brutal leader of the Decepticons, vows to conquer the Universe. And only the Autobots have a chance of stopping him. Megatron's first step: to plunder the Earth's sources of energy.''
:''The Decepticons capture an offshore oil rig, convert the oil into Energon cubes and destroy the rig, leaving the workers and their Autobot rescuers trapped in the burning wreckage.''
:''Then the evil robots create a tremendous tidal wave which threatens to destroy a power plant and flood an entire valley...''
:''And Megatron discovers the Ruby Crystals of Burma - the ultimate power source that will enable him to conquer the universe...''
:''In a race against time, the Autobots track the Decepticons to the Crystal Mines of Burma, but their dangerous mission backfires and Optimus Prime must risk his very existence in a desperate space battle as the Decepticons rocket back to Cybertron with enough energy to rule the universe forever.''<ref>This is the only time an official Sunbow Productions synopsis would cover an entire miniseries instead of the individual episodes.</ref>

===Deleted scenes===
Added Scenes
* Shockwave's appearance was added in script revisions during March 1984, under the early name of Flash Beam. Presumably as a reaction to the toy line's retail success at Toyfair 1984 the month before, as Hasbro would have given the green light to plans for the toyline's second year.

Changed Scenes
* After the montage at the start of Act II, after the volcanic eruption “Four Million Years Later”. We cut to “Several Days Later” when the lava from the eruption has dried and hardened. Inside the ship, Teletraan I comes back online. It uses an Electron Gun that emerges from the side of the ship to blast through the rock. Its beam punching through the volcano wall and bouncing off several rocks in the area to form a “satellite dish” of energy. Through this energy, Teletraan receives data on Earth, displayed on its monitor. It then uses this data to repair the wrecked occupants of the ship, with Soundwave the first to be revived. This sequence was changed during storyboard revisions to have Teletraan I send out manual Sky Spies to collect data for Earth modes, rebuilding those placed in its repair beam into those new modes.
* Throughout the miniseries, wherever possible to do so without affecting the plot, instances of the Autobots flying are replaced by them driving or are cut entirely.
* Some scale issues are present, likely due to using toys for reference. The script describes Soundwave as being the size of Andre The Giant, while Megatron does not mass-shift when transforming to gun mode, nor is he wielded by other Decepticons. Instead he transforms into a giant gun mode and remains in mid-air while firing (similar to the show's intro).

Deleted Scenes
* The Decepticon “welcoming committee” is a blockade at one end of a bridge. Wheeljack deploys his deflector shields and he and Bumblebee crash through the barriers, with several generic Decepticons in pursuit. The two get halfway across the bridge before they see another blockade waiting for them at the other end. Wheeljack swerves to a halt as the two Autobots are now caught in crossfire.
* As Wheeljack brings the damaged Bumblebee into Iacon, Soundwave is skulking in the shadows outside. We get many establishing shots of the Ark being constructed. Ratchet works on Bumblebee in the med bay, who is praised for his energy-finding efforts by Optimus Prime.
* After Soundwave recalls Laserbeak and takes off, we cut to a “futuristic” airfield with the Decepticon starship in the distance, resting at a launch tower. A plane-mode Soundwave lands and transforms. Like his earlier lamppost mode, this was an example of George Arthur Bloom's idea that the Transformers could assume any form for disguise, which would be largely eliminated during script revisions to maintain [[Show-accuracy|toy-accuracy]].
* General scenes aboard the Ark include Trailbreaker and Prime consulting on energy sources. Ironhide complaining to Mirage about wanting to see action. Mirage in turn reminiscing about Cybertron before the war.
* Prowl reports to Prime that they're possibly being followed. Prime orders “release the Viewtrex!”. A metallic sensor rod emerges from the ship and scans space. Meanwhile, aboard the Decepticon ship, Megatron orders Soundwave to “execute cover phase”. Much to Starscream's irritation, who suggests blowing up the Autobots instead. Megatron shoots down that idea “If Optimus Prime knows of an energy source, let him lead us to it.”, thus explaining why Megatron didn't take Starscream's suggestion and just end them right there when they were all in one place. “Cover phase” is a form of cloaking device, the Decepticon ship disappearing both onscreen and on the Autobots’ monitors.
* Rumble uses his piledriver arms at the base of a mountain that supports one end of a railroad trestle. A freight train above is crossing as the trestle begins to fall apart, its cars plunging into the water while the engine makes it to safety. The other Decepticons collect the steel girders of the wrecked trestle, Starscream noting “I’m glad you’re on our side, Rumble!”
* While Hound and Cliffjumper are spying on the Decepticon base, Skywarp and Thundercracker are grumbling about doing grunt work. Megatron appears before them and berates Skywarp. When Thundercracker attempts to apologise, Megatron hits him in the head with such force that he is sent flying across the construction site. Landing in a heap and having to twist his own head back into place.
* As Thundercracker reports back to base about the approaching humans, Skywarp randomly finds a frisbee (“some Earth gadget”). Throwing it to a disinterested Starscream, who throws it back, only for it to be blasted out of mid-air by Megatron. Demanding Starscream get to work, who then chafes at being given orders. This argument is interrupted by Thundercracker's transmission reaching Soundwave.
* Discussing Hound's report, Prowl suggests warning humanity about the Decepticons, to which Jazz replies “They’d never believe us, Prowl.”. Optimus Prime agrees, stating “...and it’s up to us. We brought them here.”
* The Autobot “battle unit” is brought to a halt by Prime, who sees on his “vista scope” the Decepticons flying to the oil rig. The Autobots transform and take to the skies in pursuit.
* The final major scene of the episode sees Brawn and Huffer atop the last intact derrick on the burning oil rig, carrying the rig's large hose. Ignoring Huffer's complaints that it won't work, Brawn calls down to Windcharger to turn the water on. Their firefighting efforts aren't enough, even with the water supply turned all the way up. The derrick collapses and tips into the sea. Brawn jumps free, but Huffer lands with the Derrick and is entangled in the metal girders. Brawn rushes over to free him, while a short distance away, Prime is still trying to free Spike and Sparkplug with the ring of fire coming ever closer.

===Continuity notes===
* Wheeljack says there isn't enough energy in the conductors they find to "last a [[Units of time|quartrex]]". Bumblebee and Wheeljack were "one [[Units of length|megamile]]" from the bridge to Iacon. Prowl provides a report from the Autobot ship's "[[Viewtrex]]".
* Along with the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|first issue of the Marvel comic]] (of which this series is ''technically'' an adaptation), this episode establishes several iconic aspects of the cartoon and the entire [[Transformers brand]]. The planet Cybertron and its city Iacon both appear in many other media and continuities. The crash of the Ark and the four-million-year slumber of its inhabitants likewise recur in several other versions of the Generation 1 story.
* The orange Seeker from the "welcoming committee", visible for all of about two seconds, was [[Retcon|retroactively established]] to be the neo-G1 character [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. Other characters in the same shot were later named [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] (the purple Seeker with the flamethrower), [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] (the blue Seeker behind him holding his weapon like a rifle), and [[Nacelle (G1)|Nacelle]] (the dark blue Seeker barely visible between Sunstorm and Hotlink).
[[File:Cybertronlaserbeak.jpg|thumb|Tommy! How's the peeping?]]
* We get a look at Cybertronian alternate modes for Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Skywarp, Thundercracker, Jazz, and Soundwave. Meanwhile, Laserbeak is given a Cybertronian ''robot'' mode. Soundwave's toy can totally be configured into that lamp-post mode.
*Trailbreaker's presence alongside Jazz and Prowl on Cybertron is just about the ''only'' indication of his "defense strategist" [[function]] in the cartoon.
*Three episodes from now, we will see that Shockwave was true to his word, and Cybertron has not changed one iota in four million years.
*The Decepticon vessel is last seen spiraling out of control, unpiloted, toward Earth. It will be rediscovered in the Season 2 episode "[[Microbots]]". The unnamed ship would finally be given a title almost 15 years later, when it was referred to as the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' in the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']] episode "[[Nemesis Part 1]]".
*The events of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon take place during the 4 million years in which the Autobots and Decepticons lie dormant in the wreckage of the Ark... a time frame covered by about 5 seconds of footage in this episode.
[[File:Sky Spy.jpg|thumb]]
*As the satellite-like probe (later dubbed a [[Sky Spy]]) leaves the Ark, we see a city skyline in the distance. While the cartoon's animation could never make up its mind about what was around the crashed ship (oceanside cliffs? desert? forests and rivers?), one might take this city to be [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], later established to have jurisdiction over the land where the Autobot ship rests.
[[File:MTME1 Reflector camera.jpg|thumb|Yep, pretty clearly an SLR.]]
[[File:Ratchetg1cartoon.jpg|thumb|Repair bay optional.]]
*Gadgets and powers:
**Wheeljack raises deflector shields<ref>Specifically named in deleted dialogue.</ref> in vehicle mode to block the Decepticon laser-blasts.
**Wheeljack deploys a pair of tiny spinning blades from his front bumper, which lets him... drive through fire? Per the original script, it was supposed to be a metal battering ram with "spinning propeller-like blades" on the end of it.
**Laserbeak spies with a pair of cylindrical doodads that come out of the side of his head.
**Rumble demonstrates his earth-quake-making power, which consists of banging the ground with a couple of big pile drivers that replace his arms. This will become one of the cartoon's most frequently-seen special powers, to the point that it eventually would carry over to the Marvel comics as well. (This power also seems to exclude Rumble himself from its effects, as the ground under him never cracks open.)
**Hound pops out a little wrist radar dish that lets him hear what the Decepticons are saying from some distance away.
**Soundwave can display graphics—the space cruiser, in this case—on his chest door.
**Cliffjumper somehow stores on his person a [[Cliffjumper's bazooka|bazooka]] that's as big as he is. We don't want to know how he does this. Although it does look like it's collapsible.
**Cliffjumper also can deploy a gun from the rear of vehicle mode that fires his signature [[glass gas]].
**Laserbeak's cannons are shown to be able to disconnect from him, fly on their own and target Autobots independently. Although an ability actively described in his ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Universe]]'' profile, this would be the only time Laserbeak would employ his weapons this way.
**Ratchet is shown splitting into his robot form and his repair bay; however, the repair bay is never seen again.
**Reflector, being a super-advanced space robot, can take a photograph and instantly spit out a paper print of the resulting image. Instant photographs?! It must be THE FUTURE!
**Starscream "activates the <s>noal</s> null ray", which freezes the device it's aimed at.
[[File:Hauler01-sm.jpg|thumb|Frank Lloyd ''Wrong''.]]
*A [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]-like crane named [[Hauler]] is seen with Cliffjumper, recovering Hound; he's never seen again, however. Fans have speculated that this was to be an earlier release of Grapple's toy, aborted for reasons unknown.
*[[Energon cube]]s make their first appearance here. They have to be compressed before they convert the fuel they have been filled with into energon, at which point they glow a sort of yellowish-white iridescent-y rainbow-y sort of color. The "compressing a stack" aspect of the cubes was quickly done away with after the pilot mini-series, but the rainbow-glow would stick around for a little while before being phased out in favor of a pink-purple coloration that became the standard representation of energon cubes down through ''Transformers'' history.
*Despite being known for the command "Autobots, transform!", Optimus Prime doesn't actually issue it until two episodes later, in [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|part 3]]. Megatron beats him to it with the less-common counterpart "Decepticons, transform!" command to his troops on the oil-rig. They, however, do not actually transform - just Megatron himself.

===Real-world references===
*As with the corresponding [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue of the Marvel comic]], the here-unnamed [[Mount St. Hilary|volcano]] is certainly inspired by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
*''The Transformers'' made heavy use of the sound effects library that sprung out of the movie ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''. Fans have a tendency to make tiresome shocked exclamations that Laserbeak sounds like a [[TIE Fighter]]; it is therefore instructive to catalog these sound effects, which are used ''far'' more extensively than just a couple of TIE engine roars. About half a dozen sound effects tend to appear in nearly every episode, and at least a dozen total are known to have been used on ''The Transformers''. In this episode:
**The sound of the [[Death Star]] firing to destroy Alderaan, and Alderaan's subsequent explosion, is used as Skywarp and Thundercracker strafe Bumblebee and Wheeljack, and again as they abandon their pursuit.
**The sound of the Seeker training sphere aboard the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'', along with [[Luke Skywalker|Luke]]'s [[lightsaber]] humming and igniting, is used as Soundwave begins making energon cubes.
*We also get the lesser-used ''[[Star Trek]]'' sliding door sound effect as Soundwave sends Laserbeak after Hound and Cliffjumper.
*There are also hints of the Sonic Screwdriver sound effect from ''[[Doctor Who]]'', most notably Wheeljack opening and closing his rear door.

===Animation and technical errors===
*In the very first shot, stars are shown passing in front of Cybertron.
*Soundwave's mouthplate doesn't move during his "Autobots are set to launch" line.
[[File:Sunstorm Cartoon.jpg|thumb|Then again, Thundercracker has ''two'' wings.]]
*The Decepticon "welcoming committee" is a bit confusing:
**The initial shot shows [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]. None of these characters were in this scene in the original script, which just credited the characters as "Decepticons"; Starscream, in particular, is shown to be at Decepticon headquarters in a minute, and the voice that comes out of his mouth ("Autobots! Stop them!") is intended for a generic character and is provided by [[Dan Gilvezan]] instead of [[Chris Latta]].
**All three are absent from the second shot, which shows four new characters: a purple one with a flamethrower, a golden-yellow one, a rich blue one, and a dark navy one.
**The third shot, as Wheeljack bears down on the group, shows a total of five Seekers, all very small figures with block coloring, one purple, one black, and the other three grey. In the very next shot, Wheeljack is shown barrelling through Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker again.
**The final shot of the group sees Thundercracker and Skywarp transforming to pursue them. Though originally scripted only to be generic Decepticons, the pair subsequently have lines in what will become recognizable as their normal voices ("They've gone underground, we'll never catch 'em now!"/"We'd better report back to Megatron," provided by [[John Stephenson]] and [[Frank Welker]] respectively), indicating the script was reworked with the genuine intention of placing the two characters in the scene.
**Less explicable, though, is the voice heard declaring "After them!" just before Skywarp and Thundercracker take off. No speaker is obvious (nobody's mouth is seen moving on-screen) and the line was not in the original teleplay for the episode. Presumably, it was meant to be another generic Decepticon from the group ordering the two into action, but as the line is provided by Frank Welker, the possibility exists that it's supposed to be Skywarp speaking. If so, though, the voice is way off from his normal one, sounding almost exactly like Megatron.
*Bumblebee steps out of Wheeljack and immediately fires a shot in the completely opposite direction from their attackers. Was he testing his gun??
*Bumblebee is repeatedly shown to be a hovercar... yet somehow he's got wheels and an axle when the Seekers manage to hit him.
*Bumblebee is repeatedly shown to be ''wider'' than Wheeljack in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], yet he has no trouble driving right into Wheeljack's cargo compartment. He ''keeps'' driving in until he's completely out of sight, even though we can see at least half of the compartment.
*As Wheeljack opens his cargo compartment to let Bumblebee in, the energy conductors clip through his vehicle mode.
*Coloring errors:
**As Megatron gives Shockwave his orders, Starscream is missing his canopy lines, and Soundwave's eject button is blue, while his backpack is white.[[File:MTMTEProwlstreak.jpg|thumb|TakaraTomy later used this shot as a justification for giving ''Masterpiece'' Prowl his shoulder cannons.]]
**Bluestreak is colored like Prowl as the Autobots stumble around in the wake of the asteroid collision; Trailbreaker, meanwhile, has one white and one gray hand.
**Starscream has a red "collar" around his neck as he prepares the tractor beam.
**When the Autobots and Decepticons fight aboard the ''Ark'', there are two Starscreams - one fighting Prowl, the other fighting Ironhide.
**As Starscream fires on the Autobot ship, the top segment of his canopy is red instead of gray in some frames.
**As the gathered Decepticons gaze at the desert from atop the volcano, Skywarp's arm cannon is colored teal.
**Part of Megatron's fusion cannon is white as he says "we'll set up here".
**Soundwave's eject button is blue instead of white as Megatron orders him to plan the new space cruiser.
**After landing at the power plant, Soundwave's eject button is blue, instead of... y'know what? Let's just say the colorists screwed up this little detail ''all the freaking time'', and leave it at that.
**As Starscream talks about his plans with Soundwave and Rumble standing behind him, the tip of Soundwave's shoulder cannon is colored entirely black.
**When Optimus Prime assigns Hound his mission, the establishing shot has Cliffjumper with Bumblebee's yellow colors.
**In the long shot of the Decepticons building their base, Soundwave appears in Sideswipe's colors. The Seekers also appear to have the wrong colors in this shot - the one standing behind Megatron is colored as Skywarp and the one opposite him is colored as Starscream, but in the next shot they become Starscream and Thundercracker respectively.
**Cliffjumper's mirror housings are white instead of red as he delivers his "moonbeam" line.
**Ratchet's Autobot symbol is gray before he jumps off the cliff.
**Prime's running light housings are white instead of red as he orders Jazz to organize a battle unit.
**In the pan across the battle unit, Sideswipe's helm is red instead of black, and the top of Trailbreaker's chest is white instead of black.
**The center segment of Megatron's fusion cannon is white as the wrenches & etc. bounce off of him.
**Soundwave's cheekguards are blue instead of white as he starts making energon cubes.
*The retracting segments of Iacon's dome appear to come out of solid, unbroken metal. The interior shot of the bridge also shows the segments retracting incorrectly. Since the ship is upright at a 90-degree angle, the retracting segments should go from camera-right to camera-left, down the length of the ship.
*Sideswipe's missing his shoulder launcher as he mans an Ark console.
[[File:ArkCartoon1.jpg|thumb|If it's supposed to be transparent, then it probably shouldn't be blocking out the scenery behind it.]]
*The Ark's exhaust comes from ''behind'' the thruster ports.
*The Decepticon insignia on the Nemesis is missing its "eyes" as the Ark blasts off.
*Presumably, an impact is supposed to be knocking Jazz out of the pilot's seat; what the animation actually shows, however, is Prime saying "Jazz!", to which Jazz responds by spontaneously flying out of his seat.
*Immediately after a shot of Optimus Prime rallying his troops to prepare to repulse Decepticon boarders ("Prepare for battle!"), the same animation is re-used, but this time with Megatron's voice urging his troops to "Attack! Attack!" When the episode was re-done for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' series, this scene was amended by placing a shot of Megatron sitting on this throne from earlier in the episode over the image, shouting the command. (In the same shot, Prowl's eye is missing and the cameraman's hand can be seen for a few frames during the second instance, which ''was'' fixed for the Rhino DVD release)
*A shot of Soundwave being kicked out of frame by Ironhide is immediately followed by Soundwave sparring with Ratchet.
*After Ratchet is thrown into the console, Optimus Prime and Megatron enter the frame, struggling with each other. Megatron is missing his fusion cannon in this shot, but it reappears when the angle changes to show them grappling as Prime asks for a status report.
*Ratchet is shown being thrown by Soundwave, but after Optimus Prime asks for a status report, Ratchet is seen fighting with Thundercracker on the other side of the room.
*When Soundwave tosses Ratchet into a console aboard the Ark, the Autobot Medic is sporting a Decepticon symbol in the center of his chest windshield, most likely the result of the animator carrying over Soundwave's design.
*As the above shot pans across the bridge to the right, we see Soundwave has teleported from one side of the bridge to the other, slumped against a console.
*In the pan shot on the Ark when the Transformers find out they're going to crash, there are TWO Soundwaves and TWO Starscreams.
*As the Ark rocks and sends the combatants tumbling, the left arm of the second Soundwave turns into an extended smear of gray paint for a couple of frames.
*The voice that reports about g-forces is Prowl's, but he's struggling with Starscream and doesn't seem to have time to read a console or make a report or anything. Although it's hard to tell due to the ship shaking, Jazz's mouth seems to be moving, and he ''does'' seem to be looking at machinery.
*Quite a few generic robots are mixed in among the identifiable inert Transformers in the crashed ship, including an orange one that might be [[Hauler]] and a yellow version of Jazz.
*The land around the volcano changes frequently between shots. Sometimes it's rocky desert; other times it's got forests and a river, sometimes both at once. This trend would continue throughout the whole series.
*When Megatron orders Skywarp to revive the other Decepticons, his voice is missing the metallic echo usually applied to it.
*Megatron is missing his barrel as he speaks to his newly revived troops. In a close-up, he has a "five o'clock shadow", as the central segment of his face is a darker shade than the rest of it.
[[File:Mtmte1 prepare the energon cubes.jpg|thumb]]
*Starscream has no transformation sound as he lands at the power plant.
*Hound's voice carries a soundproof-room echo as he comments on how different Earth is.
*Hound says that he got shot in the drive train, but Laserbeak shot him topside. Did the shot go straight through him??
*Reflector's three component robots are standing shoulder-to-shoulder as they turn to look at the truck, but are standing in a line in the next shot.
*After Thundercracker informs Soundwave about the approaching vehicle, there's a [[scene transition]]. The final frame of the scene transition is faded into an image of Sparkplug and Wheeljack working on Optimus Prime from "Divide and Conquer".
*In the Autobot roll call scene, when Jazz calls Prowl's name, Cliffjumper transforms as well. Ratchet is shown in vehicle mode, even though Jazz never called his name. Finally, near the end, Optimus Prime's headlights are red instead of white, but in the next scene this is corrected.
*Rumble isn't a big guy, but he should at ''least'' be a few feet taller than a human. He's shown the same height as Sparkplug.
*Starscream is missing his wing insignia as Megatron returns to his robot form.
*Ironhide and Starscream are shown sparring with poles, while Prowl and Thundercracker have a shootout from cover. In the very next shot, Ironhide is taking on Skywarp and Thundercracker, while Starscream is now busy with Huffer and Gears, and Prowl is grappling with a Reflector. In the shot after that, Prowl is suddenly free from Reflector and charging toward Skywarp.
*A red robot of indeterminate character model is shown retreating with the Decepticons. It looks a bit like an upside-down Sideswipe.
*When Rumble knocks Spike into the water, Sparkplug yells "Pike!", due to an editing error in the creation of the dialog track. (The original 'unslugged' cassette from the recording session has "Spike!")
*Frank Welker is not listed among the voice actors in the credits sequence. This error would be repeated in the other two parts of the miniseries as well.

===Continuity errors===
[[File:MTMtE Part1 Cybertron.jpg|thumb|Pale silver dot]]
*Later episodes will go to some length to establish that Cybertron is outside of our galaxy. There's even some implication that it's not inside ''any'' galaxy, but that unlikely notion is put to the lie by the very first shots of this episode, which show its surface illuminated by an unseen sun, and the space around it filled with stars.
*Whether for reasons of cost (unlikely considering how much effort was expended on this episode's artwork) or to avoid confusing the kiddies, hardly any of the Transformers were designed to have Cybertronian [[robot mode]]s (Laserbeak is the sole exception). Thus we get the strange phenomena of, for example, Jazz having a Porsche 911 bumper on his chest, four million years before Porsches were invented. This also leads to some strange transformations, with guys like Bumblebee and Wheeljack not having a single part from their vehicle forms visible in their robot modes.
*Soundwave is in robot mode outside of Iacon, not transforming back to lamppost mode until Jazz is practically on top of him. How could Jazz have failed to notice the big blue Decepticon right in front of him?
[[File:Shockwave Hands.jpg|thumb|''My honey my baby Don't put Shockwave upon no shelf She said don't gimme no lines And keep your hands... hand... whatever... to yourself!'']]
*During the scene in [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]], Shockwave is consistently drawn with two hands. This may not be an error ''per se'', as he shows up a couple of other times with two hands, and plenty of characters can retract their hands and replace them with various gadgets and weapons. Not to mention that the 4 million year gap between this episode and his next appearance (when his left hand is replaced with a laser cannon) leaves plenty of time for him to have lost and subsequently replaced the hand offscreen. However, this still goes against his toy design and his established character model.
*Two asteroids in deep space just show up out of nowhere and collide? Right by the passing ship? The cosmic improbability beggars the imagination.
*Oddly enough, nobody opens fire during the scuffle when the Decepticons board the Ark... not even Megatron.
*The Transformers' interplanetary cruise is ''incredibly'' short. At no point do they engage any kind of faster-than-light drive, yet somehow they go from Cybertron to Earth in what seems to be a matter of minutes. The only possible gap that might account for this is the scene cut between the Decepticon launch and the asteroid collision.
*The animation would have us believe that the Autobot spacecraft has just been sticking out of the side of this active volcano for ages, without anybody noticing. The intended gist might have been that the eruption uncovered it, but the animation doesn't show it.
*Cliffjumper somehow stores on his person a [[Cliffjumper's bazooka|cannon]] that's as big as he is.
*Okay, maybe it's not an actual error. But considering how many ordinary Transformers are shown to have enhanced visual abilities (Hot Rod, Rumble, Arcee, etc.) it seems a tad ridiculous that Thundercracker needs to use Reflector's camera mode to zoom in a little bit on the approaching truck. It's ''insanely'' ridiculous that Reflector produces Polaroid prints. He's not even that kind of camera! (More to the point, he should just be able to see what's visible through his own viewfinder.)
*While he is getting repaired by Ratchet, Hound refers to an Energon cube as "some kind of cube", implying that the Autobots don't know what Energon cubes are. The inference that energon cubes are a Decepticon invention holds true for almost the entirety of the pre-movie cartoon, during which time they are never used by the Autobots (something that is even made a plot point in "[[Traitor (episode)|Traitor]]"). We say "almost" because of a contradictory flashback in "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]" that shows what appear to be energon cubes being used by Autobots nine million years in the past. By the time of the movie, the Autobots are shown to have begun using the cubes, and continue to do so throughout the third season. It's possible that Hound is a younger Autobot and was not created until after Autobots stopped using Energon cubes. Optimus would know what they are, since he was there back then in "War Dawn".
*During Jazz's roll-call of the Autobots, he neglects to call out Cliffjumper's name. The little red guy transforms anyway.
*The large cast frequently gave the animators trouble in remembering which secondary characters should or should not be present, especially concerning the Autobots. Thus, we frequently must catalog appearing/disappearing Autobots:
**Jazz's battle group consists of Prowl, Cliffjumper, Trailbreaker, Wheeljack, Mirage, Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, and Ironhide. Even before they've left headquarters, the problems start, as Ironhide disappears and Ratchet takes his place. Ratchet is still with the group when they arrive.
**Bluestreak joins the group as they fly toward the oil rig.
**Huffer and Brawn are with them as they land on the platform.
**Gears is visible in a wide shot of the battle.
*In what ''universe'' is it legal for a fourteen-year-old American kid to be working on an oil rig, even ''with'' his father? The original script offers an unexpected answer for this: Spike was SUPPOSED to be seventeen! While still not meeting real-life legal requirements (you have to be 18 to work on an oil rig), it's at least a ''little'' better. This intended info about Spike's age was either unnoticed or ignored by the writer(s) who put together the show's subsequent story bible, which declared Spike to be fourteen—a fact that worked its way into "[[A Plague of Insecticons]]", where Spike states he isn't old enough to drive yet.
[[File:MTMtE1 spare seeker.jpg|thumb|right]]
*Until the oil platform attack, the episode has consistently portrayed the Decepticon forces as Megatron, Soundwave, 3 tapes, 3 jets, and 3 Reflectors. Things start to fall apart here, as a purple jet is shown diving alongside Thundercracker. It gets ''much'' worse in the following episodes.
*''The Transformers'' had a tendency to frequently exaggerate the capabilities of humans to survive being dropped, punched, swatted, hit, etc. As a main protagonist, Spike Witwicky was especially susceptible to this treatment; thus we catalog the adventures of ''Superhuman Spike!'':
**Spike punches Rumble in the back without breaking or even seeming to hurt his fist.
**Spike survives being bashed aside by Rumble's metal fist without even bruising a rib.
*When Starscream fires his [[null-ray]], ice appears on the machinery that the ray hits. However, a null ray only stops the flow of electricity; it doesn't cause freezing. (Megatron prompts him with the strange command to "activate the null ray", as if it's some external piece of equipment.)
*Flying Autobots:
**In this and the following two episodes, the Autobots are all shown flying just as easily as the Decepticons. Once the show went into full production, this ability mostly disappeared, with occasional exceptions due to special abilities (Wheeljack, Sideswipe, the Dinobots), and some [[Roll for It|scripting]], [[Attack of the Autobots (episode)|animation]] and [[The Master Builders (episode)|sound]] [[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|effect]] screw-ups. The change was, in part, to help distinguish the two forces (and perhaps because it doesn't make sense for the Autobots to drive places if they can just fly there instead).

===Trivia===
*Shockwave's appearance hints that Hasbro was already planning for expansion of the toyline. His toy was not among the initial 28 characters advertised by the 1984 Transformers catalog, yet there he is, making a short appearance that obviously sets up the possibility of future appearances. His toy would be one of the very first 1985 toys to see release, and his character would return in the very first post-pilot episode.
[[File:Cartoon Cybertron Marvel Iacon case 1.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb]]
*While Ironhide exclaiming "leakin' lubricant!" was in the original script, him ''physically'' leaking lubricant was not called for, suggesting the storyboard artist was unaware that Ironhide was merely using a catchphase from his character bio.
*The episode ends with a preview of "Part 2". While other multi-part Transformers episodes generally refer to the episode by its title ("Next time, on ''The Transformers'': 'The Ultimate Doom'"), this preview uses the series title, ''The Transformers'', as "More Than Meets the Eye" is a retroactive name for the three-part episode, which began as a mini-series before becoming a regular program.
*Many later episodes would mine this one for recycled footage, particularly the line up of transforming Autobots near the end. Transformation sequences (with and without new backgrounds) from this episode appear in "[[Heavy Metal War]]", "[[Blaster Blues]]", and others. Optimus Prime's third-act transformation sequence from this episode was revised and improved for "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]", and the revision was used in ''dozens'' of episodes thereafter.
*Imagery of Cybertron from this episode was used to depict Iacon in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel story]] "[[And There Shall Come...a Leader!]]". Several buildings are clearly taken from the cartoon, and the most precious comparison has to be the tunnel entrance used by Wheeljack and Bumblebee to get energy conductors to the cartoon's dome-shaped Autobot headquarters, which is exactly the same as the one [[Fusion (Marvel)|Fusion]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] used to get shatter bombs to the [[Great Dome]]. The only difference is that the next piece of road for Fusion and Bluestreak is the same road Wheeljack and Bumblebee drove over before entering the tunnel.
[[File:G2DoubleTargetmasters.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|The new RCA Colortrak, with Commercial-in-Commercial feature!]]
*The mid-80s [[Family Home Entertainment]] VHS release of "More Than Meets the Eye" was granted the {{w|Film Advisory Board}} Award of Excellence, proudly displayed on the video box cover above. However, this particular "award" does not reflect the ''quality'' of any work submitted, but rather that the work is "family-friendly". Cheeky, that.
*The three parter was released on video in the United Kingdom in 1986 under the title "Arrival from Cybertron".
*Footage from the [[commercial]] featuring the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmaster]] trio was spliced into the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' version of this episode by way of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. Outside of this, they never actually appeared in the cartoon.
*Footage from this episode was used to represent a historical video in "[[Transform and Roll Out]]", the opening episode of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]''.
*In 2016, "Transformers At The Moon" released onto YouTube<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwOQhJ_UA5E</ref> a collection of audio clips from the original Sunbow Productions "unslugged" cassette tapes and included many scenes deleted from the final show.
** Also on this tape is what [[Wally Burr]] terms "Body English", which consists of various Autobots and Decepticons grunting and groaning during the fight on the oil platform; "Body English" was recorded for Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Wheeljack, Reflector, all of the Decepticon troops, and the workers
**Some of the deleted audio also makes sense of some of the more questionable dialogue. For example, Spike's "What are they?" follows up the cut line "Who are they?", making his inflection in the former line flow more naturally. In the same scene, Megatron's line "The universe is mine!" was originally "Not until the power of the universe is mine!", which he says in response to Optimus saying "Leave these people alone!"
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===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Plein la vue - Partie 1'''" ("Show off - Part 1")
:*''Original airdate (France):'' [[June 1]], [[1985]]
:*''Original airdate (Canada):'' [[March 30]], [[1985]]
::*Concerning the European French dub:
:::*Wheeljack's "Megamile" becomes a "Megakilometer". Don't ask about conversions.
:::*The Seeker's phrase "They've gone undeground" is dubbed by "They disappeared in the mines".
:::*When transforming back as [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] arrives, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] does not say anything. In the original version, he warns [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]].
:::*The dialogue between Hound and Cliffjumper as they drive is missing too. The dialogue only starts at "You smell something, Cliffjumper?"
:::*Reflector speaks with a unique voice instead of three voices.
:::*For some reason, the dialog between [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and Soundwave is left in English. ("Thundercracker to Soundwave, Thundercracker to Soundwave!" - "Proceed, Thundercracker.")
:::*This is the first episode of a long series in which various Transformers names are replaced by additional dialogue to avoid pronouncing the rather difficult English names ("Move!", "Come on!", "Wake up!" or Soundwave saying "Warning!" every time he ejects a cassette). Some other names are distorted and will stay that way for most of the episodes (Irok, Soundax, Balbee...). Here are some dodged names:
::::*Wheeljack's phrase "Bumblebee! Get in quick!" is dubbed by "Snap out of it!".
::::*Megatron calling "Shockwave!" is dubbed by a "We have no choice" which completes his precedent phrase. Consequently, it's Shockwave who asks "So what do you decide for me?".
::::*Optimus Prime's phrase "Ironhide! Man the laser gun!" is dubbed by "Wake up! The laser gun!".
::::*Megatron does not pronounce Soundwave's and Starscream's names when he explains them the plan on Earth.
::::*Soundwave says "Warning!" every time he sends a cassette instead of its actual name. That trick will be used in other episodes. However, Megatron tells him to send "someone" to investigate, and Soundwave says "Did you hear that? Prepare for flight".
::::*Strangely, Jazz calls Prowl by his name, then says "Wake up guys" instead of "Trailbreaker!", then he does not say anything for Wheeljack. Then he calls Ironhide, Mirage and Ratchet by their names, before saying "In formation!" instead of "Sideswipe!". The voice actor only wanted to pronounce the easy ones!
::::*When Laserbeak comes back, Soundwave simply says "''He'' returned to base, ''he'' discovered a new source of energy".

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Im Weltraum verschollen'''" (''Generation 2'', "Lost in Space")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[April 30]], [[1994]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Fuga da Cybertron'''" ("Escape from Cybertron")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*Hauler is not named, so it looks like he is actually Grapple.
::*Reflector is called "Reflector'''s'''".
::*When Megatron orders Soundwave to release Ravage, in this dub he instead orders Ravage to attack, despite the latter being inside Soundwave.
::*When Jazz calls the Autobots by name, he says nothing when he calls Sunstreaker in English, and then calls his name when he should instead call Sideswipe. The latter in not mentioned at all.
::*In the next episode preview, Sherman Dam is called by its English name, despite being translated as ''diga di Sherman'' in the episode itself.

:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''Molto più di quel che appare - Prima parte'''" ("Much More than What Appears - First Part")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*Hauler is renamed "Grapple" in order to retcon them as the same character.
::*When Rumble is ejected for the first time, Soundwave [[FIRRIB|calls him Frenzy]].

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Chikyū e no Michi'''" (地球への道, "The Road to Earth")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 6]], [[1985]]
::*When [[Hotlink (G1)|the Seeker]] fires the ring of flame around [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] from his flame-thrower, he shouts out the name of his "special attack" in traditional anime-style. It was called the "Fire Attack", by the way.
::*'''Cut:''' Immediately after [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] says, "Megatron, my leader, we are alive again", a few seconds of the close-up of him and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] staring at each other and the fade away into the next scene is cut. Megatron's line, "Quickly, we must revive the other Decepticons", followed by him carrying and dropping [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], was also cut. The sequence resumes right after Megatron sets Reflector down next to [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]].
::*"[[Hauler]]" is not referred to by name in this version and most Japanese fans just presumed him to have been [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]. Most Japanese fans, [[Hirofumi Ichikawa|but not all]].

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Dìyī Tiān'''" (第一天, "The First Day")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Mais do Que Os Olhos Veem, Parte 1'''" ("More than Meets the Eye, Part 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*This episode did not air in the 1980s and was first released on DVD with a different dub from the rest of the show.

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Ne vsjo tak prosto (Chast' 1)'''" (Не всё так просто (Часть 1), "Not All Is So Simple (Part 1)")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Više nego što se vidi prvi deo'''" (''Generation 2'', Више него што се види први део, "More than Meets the Eye Part 1"), "'''Sile zla prvi deo'''" (''Generation 2'', Силе зла први део, "Forces of Evil Part 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
[[File:G1toy-SunstormeHobby.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|right|WHAT HAVE WE DONE]]
*'''''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' 89 [[Sunstorm (G1)#Collector's Edition|Sunstorm]] ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]], 2003/2009)'''
:An [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] redeco of the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Starscream]] toy, representing the yellow [[generic]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] seen in this episode. In part thanks to being given additional prominence in [[Dreamwave Productions]]' comic books, the character would subsequently spawn a plethora of additional toys, including ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures by both Hasbro and Takara. While most "Sunstorm" figures are based on the standard Seeker body-type that transforms into an Earth jet, both the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' "Cybertron Heroes" [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]] figure and the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends]] of [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]] figure (the latter of which represents the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]] version of Sunstorm) transform into Cybertronian fighter jets that are heavily inspired by the Seekers' "tetrajet" alternate mode seen in this episode. The original Sunstorm figure was later re-released in 2009, once again exclusive to e-HOBBY.

[[File:MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|right|The shoulder cannons absolutely needed to be justified with an episode screencap… which actually shows an animation error.]]
*'''''Collector's Edition'' 88 [[Hauler#Collector's Edition|RoadHauler]] (Takara, 2003)'''
:An e-HOBBY exclusive redeco of the original ''Generation 1'' [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1|Grapple]] toy in a [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]-inspired green color scheme, intended to represent the Grapple lookalike seen in this episode, with the choice for his colors taking inspiration from "[[The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme]]" and "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]".

*'''''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (TakaraTomy, 2013)'''
:One of the accessories included with the figure is a display grid that attaches over his chest door: The last page of the instruction booklet features a pair of cutouts you can place underneath the grid to simulate Soundwave projecting them on his chest, one of them being the space cruiser blueprints from this episode.

*'''''Masterpiece'' MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (TakaraTomy, 2013)'''
:Although they were technically based on the original ''Generation 1'' toy, TakaraTomy specifically used a screencap from this episode to "justify" the inclusion of shoulder cannons with their ''Masterpiece'' toy of Prowl… a screencap that actually depicts an ''animation error'' with ''[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]'' colored like Prowl (see above), hence the shoulder cannons.

*'''''Masterpiece'' MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (TakaraTomy, 2016)'''
:Among the other accessories, this figure includes a normal left hand that replaces his laser gun to recreate Shockwave's two-handed appearance in this episode, plus an alternate right hand to recreate the salute he gives to Megatron.

*'''''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' (2019)'''
:Representing Cybertronian forms rather than Earth modes, many of the figures from ''Siege'' are either directly based upon or incorporate features or design elements referencing this episode. Voyager [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]] transforms into a tetrajet based on thie episode, [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] has an "easter egg" third mode of "Cybertronian Sensor Lamp", and although ''Siege'' [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] still resembles his more bird-like form, his head design is a direct reference to his cartoon Cybertronian form.

*'''''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]] (2020)'''
:This figure comes with the giant cannon from this episode as one of its accessories. The ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' redeco of the figure features a deco that closely resembles the weapon's color in the show.

*'''''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' [[Ark (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Ark]] (2021)'''
:A Titan-class transforming figure based directly off the Ark's appearance in this episode. One of its included accessories is the [[Sky Spy]] drone that provided the Autobots and Decepticons their Earth alt-modes

*'''''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BuzzworthyOrigin|Origin Bumblebee]] (2021)'''
:This figure is based on Bumblebee's Cybertronian form, and comes with five [[Conductor|conductor rods]].

*'''''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]] (2022)'''
:The throne accessory included with this figure is based on the one Megatron [[:File:Mtmte1 megatron throne.jpg|uses]] in the Nemesis from this episode.

*'''''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Origin Autobot Jazz]] (2023)''
:This figure is based on Jazz's Cybertronian form.

*'''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Transformers Legacy Evolution]]'' [[Nemesis (G1)#Legacy 2|Nemesis]] (2023)''
:A Titan class transforming figure based directly on the ship the Decepticons used to follow the Autobots to Earth. One of its advertised features is a boarding dock to simulate the Decepticon attack on the Ark.

*'''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Transformers Legacy United]]'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Legacy|Origin Wheeljack]] (2024)''
:A Voyager class based on his Cybertronian form, being the first on-screen Transformer, and can fit [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BuzzworthyOrigin|Bumblebee]] (even including sculpted conductor rod storage racks!) into his trunk. Oddly, this toy is not part of the Buzzworthy lineup.
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==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1985 — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 1: "More than Meets the Eye" ([[Family Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1985 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' ([[VAP]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1986 — ''The Transformers'' — Arrival from Cybertron ([[Video Gems|A.M.T. Video Gems]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1988 — ''The Transformers'' — Arrival from Cybertron ([[Video Gems|V.I.P. Video Gems]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1991 — ''The Transformers'' — Arrival from Cybertron ([[Video Gems|Little Gems Junior Video Club]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1999 — ''The Transformers: Generation 2'' — More than Meets the Eye ([[Malofilm|Seville Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2001 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Exclusively from Blockbuster ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]])
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1994 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers: Generation 2'' ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume Two (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume One (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 1 ([[Déclic Images]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2006 — The Best of ''The Transformers'' (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — Cult Sci-Fi Legends (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Episodes (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part One (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 01: Stagione Uno Parte Prima ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season One (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Studios|Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — More than Meets the Eye (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hd2wbHm760yJOXTQ2toOyVUAPosa2suB/view?usp=drive_link Full episode script, with revision pages dated 13th March 1984]

==References==
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[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]
[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]
[[Category:MSTF]]
[[Category:Pack-in material]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Megatron (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 megatron boxart.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.95|CROTCH ACTIVATE!]]
Many toys have been made of '''[[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'''. So many, in fact they have to get their own page!

Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing Generation 1 continuity family, this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents—and in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Megatron's ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys into a separate article which can be found '''[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys|here]]'''.

==''The Transformers''==
[[File:G1Megatron toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|This photo needs an orange cap or someone might shoot the wiki. (''Hasbro release'')]]
[[File:G1toy japanese megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I blue myself. (''Takara release'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Decepticon Leader, 1984 / 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''16'''
:*''Accessories (Hasbro release)'': Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/"fusion cannon", "high-density infrared [[laser cannon]]"
:*''Accessories (Takara release)'': Sword, "high-density infrared laser cannon", 20 bullets
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first year of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' toyline, Megatron transforms into an accurate replica of a Walther P-38 pistol... specifically, the unique Walther pistol seen in the popular 1960s spy television series ''{{w|The Man from U.N.C.L.E.}}'',<ref>"U.N.C.L.E. Special" Carbine at CIA Museum, [http://web.archive.org/web/20100324191047/https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/cia-museum/spy-fi-archives/item08.html archived version]</ref> with its specialized scope, silencer and stock. In robot mode, the sight doubles as his signature arm-mounted [[fusion cannon]], but can also be combined with the other attachments to form either a "[[Particle beam cannon|Particle Beam Cannon]]" weapons emplacement that Megatron can man, or a "Telescopic Laser Cannon" that connects to the figure as an over-shoulder weapons array. Megatron also came with a chromed silver "high-density infrared laser cannon" that plugs into either of his hands.

: The toy was originally the Takara ''[[Microman]]'' "Gun Robo - P38 U.N.C.L.E." (it also came in other colors with other accessories, which will come up later), which had several features that were altered or omitted from the Hasbro version. The Gun Robo featured a spring-loaded firing mechanism that allowed the toy to shoot ([[for safety reasons|dangerously small]]) plastic bullets one at a time from its barrel. A similar launching mechanism was also built into the stock piece, which could launch the bullets when the accessories were configured into their weapons emplacement mode, or attach to its hip when in robot mode and launch the bullets through his barrel. This feature was removed completely from the Hasbro release of the toy (rather than merely weakened like most launching gimmicks), though the ports into which the bullets were inserted are still present. The stock/scope/silencer pieces can also form a turret that a ''Microman'' figure can sit on and operate (that's what the tiny handles on Megatron's fusion cannon are for), but this feature was naturally left out of the ''Transformers'' version's instructions.

: Megatron has had several variations, reissues and [[redeco]]s released down through the years; this article strives to list each distinct edition of the toy under its own respective series. The earliest variation of the toy came in 1985, when (like all toys originally available in 1984) a factory-applied [[rubsign]] was added to Megatron's right arm, while another version had the rub sign on his left hip guard.

: The following year, when he was no longer a part of the toy assortment sold at retail, Megatron was made available as a mail-away item in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed in with boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $21.50 and five [[Robot Point]]s. To coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 animated movie]] release, he was also offered in "[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]" mail-away pamphlet and came with a special "Movie Edition Certificate" and a round sticker that read "Movie . Edition . Transformer" with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this item is now considered particularly rare.

: Perhaps the most significant variant of Megatron released in these early years was the version of the figure released by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in Japan. Instead of using the ''Microman'' "U.N.C.L.E." figure as Hasbro had, Takara released the ''standard'' version of the Gun Robo P-38 ''Microman'' figure, in its grey color scheme, which featured flat grey plastic on the chest and arms (where Hasbro's toy was chromed), and blue plastic on the inner arms and legs (where Hasbro's was red). Most notably, like that standard ''Microman'' figure, Takara's Megatron did not come with the stock, silencer and scope accessories (lacking even the attachment point for his cannon on his right arm), but instead came with a silver-chromed sword, and retained his original bullet-firing mechanism. Takara's [[package art]] for the figure was an entirely different illustration from the Hasbro version, showing this toy's accessories, but it still erroneously showed the figure with red plastic on its limbs. This coloration was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] by [[e-HOBBY]] for a new character named [[Megaplex#Toys|Megaplex]].

: Megatron is probably the most troubled ''Transformers'' toy in all of ''Transformers''<nowiki>'</nowiki> history, due to being originally developed in a country which had different toy [[For safety reasons#Firearm replicas|safety laws regarding firearm replicas]]. The measures required to alter the toy to not look a realistic firearm enough to be legally sold at retail vary from region to region, with even ''completely un-gun-like colors'' not being enough in some areas. This has of course prevented any reissues of the toy to be released in the US, where it is distressingly easy to own a ''real'' Walther P-38 handgun. Japan, on the other hand, has no such safety laws, and thus Megs gets reissued there quite often.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''
::*[http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=ngAuAAAAEBAJ Patent info]
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy VS Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VSX'''
:*''Accessories'': Sword, "high-density infrared laser cannon", 20 bullets

: In Japan, Megatron was also made available in a special two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]]. Both toys were identical to their individual releases. In Megatron's case, that means unchromed gray plastic, blue instead of red, and a functional firing mechanism and sword, instead of the scope, silencer and stock.

: This box also used an altered version of the individual release's box-art, turning his head sideways to face Prime, as opposed to the original's camera-facing head position.

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[[File:G1toy gb megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''The world can be one together, Cosmos without hatred. Stars like diamonds in your eyes...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Good Bye Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Sword, "high-density infrared laser cannon", 20 bullets, targeting sight/fusion cannon

: Megatron was released again as part of a special "Good Bye" set to commemorate his passing ([[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|of sorts]]) in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Starscream]] (who also was now no more). Although it still lacked the chrome seen on the Hasbro version of the toy, this edition of the figure replaced the blue plastic seen on previous Takara releases with Hasbro's show-accurate red, and included the fusion cannon accessory for the first time with a Takara release, complete with the mounting point now added to Megatron's right arm. Though still lacking the silencer and stock, the toy retained its Japanese-exclusive sword accessory and its bullet-firing mechanism, with one modification: the bullets, formerly blue, were now red.

: Despite the change to the toy's colors, the box art on this set, the same art used for the [[Hasbro]] releases, was recolored to match the blue of the ''previous'' releases. Whoops.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Galvatron''' (Decepticon [[City Commander]], 1986)}}</ul>
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[[File:Neutro-fusiontanktoy1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Uh-oh! Visual interest!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Neutro-Fusion Tank with Megatron''' (Action Master Decepticon Attack Vehicle, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Neutro-Fusion Tank, 4 missiles, "twin laser cannon"
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the seventh and final year of the US ''Transformers'' line (sixth and non-final in Europe), [[Action Master]] Megatron is a 3¾-inch non-transforming action figure based heavily upon the character's animation model design. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.

: He came packaged with the [[Neutro-Fusion Tank]], a large tank vehicle whose hull could transform into a base/gun emplacement, with the turret forming a flight pod.

: In a fairly notable omission, ''Action Master'' Megatron did not come with the character's iconic fusion cannon accessory. In 1992, however, a Japanese fan sculpted his own cannon accessory, which could plug into the figure's arm using the shoulder peg-hole (seen in the image at right). In a surprising move, Takara gave this cannon their approval and allowed it to be officially sold with their copyright stamp at a Japanese convention {{fact|which one?}} for only one day, at the price of 2000 yen.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Action Master Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy 2000 megatron reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Destron, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''16-S'''
:*''Accessories'': Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/fusion cannon, "high-density infrared laser cannon", sword, 20 bullets

: This reissue of the original Megatron figure combines the best aspects of the Hasbro and Takara versions into the most "complete" version of Megatron available at that point. The set features the chromed chest/arms and red plastic of the Hasbro release, and includes the silencer, stock and sight/cannon, while also coming with Takara's sword and functional bullet-firing mechanisms (and bullets, of course).

:This reissue was redecoed to make the simultaneously-available exclusive "Megatron Black Version" (see below).
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:G1toy black megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|[[Black redeco|Blacktron]], nemesis of the Space Police.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron Black Version''' (Destron, [[2001]] / [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''16-S'''
:*''Accessories'': Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/"fusion cannon", "high-density infrared laser cannon", sword, 20 bullets

: Where the original Takara Megatron toy made use of one of the two color schemes of the original ''Microman'' MC-12 Gun Robo P38 toy, this redeco of the 2000 reissue Megatron is an homage to the ''second'', black color scheme for the ''Microman'' toy, though serving more as a "What If" for the black MC-12 if it had received the U.N.C.L.E. upgrade with chrome and red plastic like its grey and blue brother. Available exclusively through [[e-HOBBY]] and pre-orders at [[BotCon Japan 2000]], "Megatron Black Version" features dark gunmetal chrome, black plastic instead of grey, and distinctive metallic brown gun handle-grips, fists and "inner helmet". The chrome replaces the flat black plastic chest and arms of the original ''Microman'' toy, while the original MC-12's blue has been swapped to traditional Megatron/U.N.C.L.E. package red. The toy was limited to 1000 pieces.

: Sadly, the metallic brown plastic is the sparkly, swirled type and suffers from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]. Pegging the sword or rifle into the robot hands or attaching the stock to the handle in gun mode is highly inadvisable unless you only want to do it once.

: This set shipped out to buyers in February of 2001. e-HOBBY later reissued Megatron Black Version in February 2009, now in [[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]] packaging. This release includes a [[Destron Leader Megatron Black Ver.|mini-comic]] explaining the story behind the redeco.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2000/Destron/BlackMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron Black Version at TFU.info]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Megatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|G2 Megatron is always ready for tank combat in one of Earth's many green and purple jungles.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Megatron''' (Decepticon, 1992)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, 6 missiles, sight
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Owing to Hasbro's [[for safety reasons|inability]] to re-release the original Megatron because that toy was a pistol, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' instead saw the release of an entirely new Megatron toy in 1992, now as a large green M1A1 Abrams main battle tank. His main gimmick is his gravity-fed cannon, which holds four of his missiles at once (the remaining two can store in clips inside his legs) and can rapidly launch them one after the other. Pulling back on the cannon's tab drops a missile into the firing tube and triggers a "lock and load" sound effect, and pressing the launch button is accompanied by a firing sound effect. In tank mode, pressing a panel on his forward section trigger's the toy's infamous battle cry of '''"Megatron Attack!"''', while pressing down on the tank body while it is on a flat surface activates engine noises.

: In robot mode, Megatron is, by the standards of the time, a very large robot, towering over all ''Generation 2'' incarnations of Optimus Prime. His legs are immobile, but he has upper shoulder rotation and elbow joints; when raised, his left arm triggers an electronic laser sound effect. His cannon and all its sound effects still work in this mode, as does his "Megatron Attack!" sound effect, now triggered by pressing down on the figure's head. Megatron also features an autotransforming gimmick on the head, as it pops out once the cannon is slid to the right.

: This sculpt was slightly [[redeco]]ed (with new stickers) as ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#BWII|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Megastorm#Toys|Megastorm]].

: Furthermore, a [[retool]]ed version of the toy's lock-and-load shoulder cannon (or a new sculpt heavily based on it) was used as the main cannon on the [http://www.yojoe.com/sgtsavage/panther.shtml I.R.O.N Panther Tank] in the very short-lived 1995 ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' line ''Sgt. Savage and his Screaming Eagles''.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Generation 2 Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2-toy Megatron Hero.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|By this point, the purple had almost completely taken over his body.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Megatron''' (Hero, 1993)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Megatron Missile Tank''' (メガトロンミサイル夕ンク)
:*''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-2'''
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, 2 air-launch missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Megatron was released again the following year as [[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Megatron: a smaller, but similarly styled tank based off the M1 Abrams. In both modes his main cannon is attached to a bellows that launches the included air-propelled missiles when quickly compressed. Both missiles can be kept on Megatron thanks to clips on his turret, which become his robot mode arms, which can also kinda simulate the "classic" Megatron arm cannon to boot by turning them so their warheads point backwards.

: Hero Megatron was designed with articulation in mind, so he is loaded with multiple swivel and universal joints, giving him far greater movement compared to his original ''Generation 2'' toy. However, it's really just friction that keeps his joints tight and his parts together in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] (no pegs or clips) so after a bit of time and play, he turns pretty floppy. The joints connecting his biceps to his shoulders are also reportedly easy to break due to overly-tight tolerances, so caution is advised.

: In Europe, this toy was released as the nigh-identical [[Archforce#Toys|Archforce]], minus the ''amazing'' "MEGATRON RULES!" detail on its chest sticker.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Hero Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Megatron-G2GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He'd be a better shot if he could only see over his hood-chest. (''Hasbro release'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Megatron''' (Go-Bot, 1995)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the second assortment of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], this version of Megatron is a mild [[redeco]] of the Autobot [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]], transforming into a 1:64-scale sports car similar to a {{w|Porsche 959}} and through-axle construction. This not only makes him roll exceptionally fast in car mode, but also makes him largely compatible with playsets from the "[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]" and "Matchbox" toy-car lines.

: Megatron and Blowout share the same blue and black inner robot colors, but Megatron uses opaque silver plastic with a shiny metallic silver paint overcoat, as opposed to Blowout's smoky-clear plastic. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; Blowout and [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]] became new versions of Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime|Optimus Prime]] respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)

: In Europe, this deco was sold as Blowout himself rather than Megatron (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).

:[[File:G2-toy Megatron GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1|left|thumb|(''Takara release'')]]

: Megatron was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GobotOptimusPrime|Optimus Prime]]. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments, and the toys are not even present in the normal ''G-2'' pack-in catalogs. Even more oddly, the Megatron shown on the cross-sell is actually a Frenzy with the car panels hand-painted back to silver, and lacks the "T" on the hood.

: This sculpt was also redecod for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Frenzy]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[Hot Shot (RID)#Toys|Hot Shot]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Go-Bot Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CombatHeroMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I AM POWERED BY UNOBTAINIUM!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Megatron''' (Hero, <s>[[1995]]</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': rifle, 2 air-launch missiles

: This Megatron was to be a kinda-sorta "arctic"-camo version of the [[#Hero|Hero Megatron]] toy. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released.

: Since much of the advertising for the ultimately unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the "Heroes" assortment, "Combat Heroes", Megatron and an [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroRecolorOptimusPrime|equally unreleased redeco of "Hero" Optimus Prime]] are commonly referred to by fans as "Combat Heroes" compared to the original "Heroes" releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color variants. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release's color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name "Hero" (rather than "Combat Hero") to Megatron's name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.

: At [[BotCon 1996]], a donated Hero Megatron redeco was one of the items in the charity auction, along with several other canceled ''Generation 2'' toys.

::*''[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroMegatronProtoMOSC.html "Combat Hero" Megatron in packaging at Super Toy Archive]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/camoflague+megatron/3725 Image gallery of a loose "Combat Hero" Megatron at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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[[File:G2toy ATB megs and screamer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cancelled?! This is all YOUR fault, Starscream!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Advanced Tactical Bomber Megatron''' (Decepticon, [[1995]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 12 missiles, 2 missile launchers

: A redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#Toys|Dreadwing]], this two-pack of Megatron and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#ATB|Starscream]] was about as close to "cancelled" as a toy can get while still seeing the light of day at all: released only in test markets in [[Ohio]], USA in very limited quantities, and never getting a wider release. Some of the few known specimens have [[KB Toys|Kay-Bee Toys]] price stickers on their boxes. Megatron and Starscream combine to form a "flying wing" Advanced Tactical Bomber, with an under-slung six-missile gatling cannon that can rapid-fire six missiles by twisting the back end. Each wing can store three more missiles, which can "carpet-bomb" targets below by pressing the pressure-launch buttons above each. Removing Starscream from the jet mode triggers an autotransformation mechanism in Megatron's wings, folding them up and starting him on his way to his third mode as a treaded "tank." According to the Toy Fair 1995 Transformers presentation, the toy's missiles were intended to [[Glow-in-the-dark|glow in the dark]].

: This toy's deco was modified to make ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars]]'' [[BB (BW)#Toys|BB]] and [[Starscream (BW)#Toys|Starscream]] out of the same mold-set. Importantly, ATB Megatron uses light gray plastic rather than BB's silver plastic, lacks chrome on his wings, and has pale, supposed-to-glow-in-the-dark missiles rather than bright yellow. The missiles are also [[retool]]ed with a different, pointier back-end, indicating the launchers' interiors were also retooled; this tooling is completely different from the retooling done to each individual later use of the mold, meaning ''none'' of the missiles are interchangeable between them. Of course the stickers are also different, but those can be replicated and put onto a BB, so heads up!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/issue02/atbmegs.htm ATB Megatron in packaging at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/+megatron+atb/3590 Image gallery of a loose ATB Megatron at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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==''Beast Wars''==
{{Note|Very early in the life of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline (before the debut of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Megatron was presented as being the same character as Generation 1 Megatron.}}

[[File:BWtoy-MegatronBasic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Go Gators!]]
*'''Optimus Primal VS Megatron''' (Basic Class Two-pack, [[1996]]/[[1997]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''VS-6'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun/tail
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:The initial version of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Megatron transforms into a green alligator. The toy shares a mold with [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]], sporting different beast and robot mode heads and lacking the lizard's frill (though the screw hole for the frill bracket remains); as the two toys were released at the same time, it is unknown if one is a [[retool]] of the other, or if the mold was designed for both simultaneously. Megatron transforms via a spring-loaded one-step process, and his removable [[beast mode]] tail hides a non-firing blaster cannon that becomes a hand-held weapon for his robot mode.

:This mold was redecoed into the purple Megalligator ([[#CDgator|see below]]), released individually to be his own character [[Megalligator]] and a different redeco was proposed for the unproduced [[Albitron]]. The Iguanus version of the mold was redecoed into [[Crazybolt (BW)|Crazybolt]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1996/Predacon/MegatronGator/megatron.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Bwmegatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't call him Barney.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Ultra Class, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, "poisonous paralyzer fluid" water-squirting gun
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: This version of Megatron transforms into a purple organic ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', and is loaded with multiple play features. His dinosaur head, which becomes his right hand in robot mode, features a [[water-squirting gimmick]] activated by opening the dinosaur's mouth, while his tail folds into a working plunger-operate pincer that forms his left arm. The outer shells of his dinosaur thighs conceal spring-loaded missile launchers that fire anchor-shaped projectiles, and like all larger ''Beast Wars'' figures of the era, he features a [[mutant head]], formed from two bat-like wing adornments that fold around his robot head.

: This mold was also used to make the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]] [[T-Wrecks#Toys|T-Wrecks]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''T. rex'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CDMegaligator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Because a solid grey alligator would just be silly.]]
*'''Amazon Showdown''' (Two-pack, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-S1'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun/tail

:This figure is a purple [[redeco]] of Megatron's alligator form ([[#Hero|likely taking his colors from the ''G-2'' Megatron toy]] released in Japan), and was sold with a [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#VSS1|red and white redeco]] of the bat version of Optimus Primal. This toy was released with a bio that indicates him to be Generation 1 Megatron, having been a "Walther P38-type pistol robo" who evolved into a new form by scanning an alligator. The set also came with a CD-ROM featuring tech specs and video clips of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon cast and images to color.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1997/Destron/MegagatorJapan/megatron.htm More information on Amazon Showdown Megalligator at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin's blog]''
{{BWBasicMegatronMold}}
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's why Thundercracker turned green.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Basic Class, 1997)
**''Accessories'': 2-part rifle

: Sharing a mold with his concurrently-released ally [[Megaplex#Toys|Megaplex]] (using the [[#G2Flipchanger|above-described mold]] developed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''), ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Megatron transforms from a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet]] to robot mode with a spring-loaded one-step transformation. The two halves of his rifle store in the back of his robot mode legs.

: Oddly, the ''Machine Wars'' stock photos (and even the boxart) portray Megatron as the gray F-22 jet and Megaplex as the blue one, the ''opposite'' of the actual toys. This means that either the package designers made the mistake, or the toys were packaged on the wrong cards. The latter is more likely, since gray is more associated with Megatron than blue... but we list them how they were packaged, oh well. Like most other toys in the line, the boxart was recycled from an earlier figure, in this case from the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Machine Wars Megatron at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q Robo''==
[[File:Choroq megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Does he really count as ''Mega''tron at this size?]]
*'''Megatron TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/03'''
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]'' Megatron is a small, cutesified transforming figure of the Decepticon leader. He is the only ''Choro-Q Robo'' Transformers figure that does not come with a weapon accessory, but after all, he does turn ''into'' a gun. In a bizarre and hilarious touch, Megatron has wheels on his base and barrel, so that he can share the common feature of the ''Choro-Q Robo'' figures: a pull-back motor!

:Sadly, Megatron's gray plastic is ''extremely'' prone to [[Photodegradation|yellowing]] even when not exposed to sunlight and becomes brittle just as quickly, shattering to bits easily. Some copies of the black version also have embrittlement issues.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Destron/ChoroQMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Choro-Q'' Megatron at TFU.info]''

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*'''Megatron Black Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/04'''

:This version of ''Choro-Q Robo'' Megatron is a redeco of the first, decked out in a metallic color scheme based on the "Black Version" of the reissue of the Generation 1 figure released earlier that year.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Destron/ChoroQBlackMegs/megatron.htm More information on ''Choro-Q'' Black Megatron at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
{{anchor|TFCMegatron}}
[[File:G1toy tfc megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I LOVE YOU KITCHEN GUN]]
*'''Megatron''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''6'''
**''Accessories'': Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/fusion cannon, "high-density infrared laser cannon", sword, 20 bullets, [[energon mace]], mouse pad
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:The original Generation 1 Megatron figure was again reissued in 2002 as part of Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series. This release was identical to the previous "D-16 Special" reissue above, in that it featured the colors of the Hasbro release of the toy and all the accessories of both the Hasbro and Takara versions, but this time it also included a new [[energon mace]] weapon which plugs over Megatron's hand, as used by the Decepticon leader in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]] episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". Much like the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|"New Year Special"]] version of Optimus Prime released the previous year, Megatron also came with a sheet of Decepticon [[insignia]] stickers of different sizes, and a Decepticon mouse pad.

: If ordered in several non-Japan sites like BigBadToyStore, Megatron comes with an orange tip installed on his barrel.

: This version of the toy was used to make [[Megaplex#Collector's Edition|Megaplex]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Transformers Collection Megatron at TFU.info]''
{{G1MegatronMold}}

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[[File:TFC09ScreamerHoldingMegs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sometimes I just... want to be held.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Transformers Collection, 2003)
**''ID number:'' '''9'''

: A diminutive version of Megatron in his Walther P-38 mode was included as a new accessory with the ''Transformers Collection'' release of Starscream. Needless to say, he doesn't transform, but can be held by Starscream in both modes. Megatron's handle disconnects to reveal a peg, which can then be inserted into either of Starscream's fists, which were specifically resculpted for this purpose. Each fist also features a tab on its underside, into which Megatron's handle can be inserted, completing the effect. Megatron can also attach to Starscream's jet mode; the right-hand side of Megatron's handle features a square peg which is designed to fit snugly in gaps in Starscream's pectorals, as in the Generation 1 episode, "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". Unfortunately, this peg has, for no fathomable reason, been cast in the same sky blue color as Starscream's hands, unnecessarily making it ''as obtrusive as humanly possible''. An additional tabbed right fist for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]] (complementing his then-upcoming ''Transformers Collection'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers Collection|Convoy]] release) was included as well.

: Megatron's post is compatible with [[5 mm post|5 mm post]] fist holes, provided there is sufficient clearance for both the trigger and the back of the gun, and if you don't mind not using the handle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:TF-Commemorative-Series-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|Did NOT kill Squadron X.|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (<s>200?</s>, unreleased)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/fusion cannon, "high-density infrared laser cannon", sword
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]]}}

: Hasbro attempted to include the original Generation 1 Megatron toy in their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of reissues, but his realistic-gun-ness posed [[for safety reasons|a challenge]]. In an attempt to convince Toys"R"Us (the retailer through whom the line was exclusively available) to carry the toy, ''Transformers'' Lead Designer, [[Aaron Archer]] worked on a proposed extensive redeco of the figure, replacing its silver chrome with blue and its grey plastic with bright orange, including the tip of his silencer, in accordance with standard safety measures taken with toy guns. Even this was not enough to convince the chain to release the figure and it was shelved, but the design was shown to fans at [[BotCon 2002]], where it was noted that a potential way to the market the unusually-colored toy would have been to brand it as "'''Lava Megatron'''", depicting the Decepticon leader after his dunk in lava at the end of the cartoon episode, "[[Heavy Metal War]]". Fans, however, had another nickname for it that became better known: "'''Safety Megatron'''". Notably, this version of the toy would apparently have come with Megatron's Japanese-exclusive sword accessory.

:The same images were later shown at [[BotCon 2005]]. Sadly, photography was not allowed at either panel the toy was shown at.

:*''[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=177341559109628&set=a.129078730602578.24553.129076873936097&type=1&theater Images of "Safety Megatron" on The Spacebridge's facebook page]''
{{G1MegatronMold}}
{{canceledtoy}}
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:STFMegatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime's gun.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF 07'''
**''Accessories:'' Fusion cannon/scope

: ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Megatron was released in the second wave of the diminutive Takara toyline, including only his fusion cannon. Easily the most complex of the ''Smallest Transforming'' figures, Megatron is a just-barely-simplified version of his original Generation 1 toy, possessing the same [[transformation scheme]] and retaining most of his articulation. The transformation step involving sliding his chest upwards away from his hips is extremely difficult and will usually result in the chest popping off; this is fixable.

:Just as ''Smallest Transforming'' Optimus Prime's trailer was released as a separate figure in the line, so too were a set of silencer and stock attachments originally intended to be released for Megatron in the line's third wave. Unfortunately, this wave, and most of the other original figures it was set to contain, was cancelled, and so Megatron was left under-armed.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Destron/SmallestMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wst vsx megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (multipack, 2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''VSX'''
**''Accessories:'' Fusion cannon/scope

:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 "VSX" giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders. While Optimus is unaltered from his original release, Megatron takes the homage a little further, removing the swirled pattern from the original figure's chest and replacing the red plastic with blue to emulate the original Takara version of the full-size Generation 1 figure.
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==''Robotmasters''==
{{anchor|reverseconvoy}}
[[File:RMtoy reverse convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My Convoy counterpart is nearby. Real nearby.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Reverse Convoy''' (2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-24'''
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': "Reverse Blaster", missile

: The only release in the seventh wave of Takara's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, Reverse Convoy is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[#Hero|"Hero Megatron" toy]], transforming into a heavily modified blue and tan [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|M1 Abrams tank]]. In addition to a new "[[Reverse Convoy]]" head that flips out of the same compartment as the head on the original version of the mold, the toy features a brand new "Mega Blaster" cannon assembly that houses most of the toy's new features. The Mega Blaster fires a spring-loaded blue missile, and the rear of the cannon can be removed and transformed into the hand-held "Reverse Blaster" weapon, featuring twin barrels and a rack of six (non-removable) missiles. Once the Reverse Blaster is removed, the toy's "Rebirth Megatron" head can be rotated out from the back of the cannon to take the place of Reverse Convoy's head between the figure's shoulders.

: The toy still retains the opening panels on its forearms, despite no longer featuring the large missiles they are designed to store.

: The original version of this mold was use to make [[Archforce#Toys|Archforce]] and [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Bludgeon (RID 2001)#Toys|Bludgeon]] (which has been [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to also be ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Bludgeon (SG)|Bludgeon]]) and [[Yellow Megatron]].

: This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Brightes]] and as [[Blue Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/ReverseConvoy/reverseconvoy.htm More information on Reverse Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
{{anchor|Masterpiece}}
[[File:GunmodeMegsMasterpieceConvoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bang bang! He shot me down! Bang bang! I hit the ground...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003/2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime included an accessory of Megatron in his classic Walther P-38 altmode. Although non-transforming, it is quite detailed and includes the individually removable silencer / barrel extension, scope, and (hinged) stock. Although notionally [[scale]]d to be wielded by Prime, Megatron is really rather small, so a diagonal sliding joint is added to his handle, allowing it to be lengthened and narrowed enough so that Prime can actually hold it. Both the stock and the sliding butt-end of the handle are made of a soft, rubbery vinyl, compared to the hard plastic of the other pieces. The stock extension connecting clamp is prone to breakage, much to the chagrin of owners who keep theirs sealed and untouched.

:Needless to say, the later-released ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|his]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|redecoes]]) can also hold this version of Megatron, and each include a small round clip that plugs in under their nosecones, allowing them to wield Megatron while in jet mode, as Starscream did in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]".

:As the ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime mold has been has re-released multiple times, so too has Megatron. He was made available again without changes as an accessory for Takara's MP-4, "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]]" and MP-1L, "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]]", and Hasbro's "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]", but has also been redecoed several times: these distinct new versions of Megatron are listed below.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:MPtoy gold megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This thing was badass in ''GoldenEye''.]]
*'''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MPGold|''Masterpiece'' Prime]] is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The same is true of the Megatron accessory, who is all chromed golden save for the butt of his handle and his stock, which are metallic golden plastic.

::*''[http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/ More information on gold ''Masterpiece'' Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com]''

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[[File:MPtoy magnus megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-2'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:When ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime was recolored to become [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]], Megatron received a new coat of paint as well: the black and brown color scheme of his ''Micro Change'' progenitor, which had previously been used on the e-HOBBY exclusive "Megatron Black Version".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:MP05 megatron.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|You will pay dearly for this. Literally and metaphorically...]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[March 29]], 2007)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-5'''
**''Accessories:'' Fusion cannon, energon mace, energy dagger, laser pistol, [[Kremzeek]] figure
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Scaled to the same height as ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime and designed in only twelve days by [[Hisashi Yuki]],<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP-5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref> ''Masterpiece'' Megatron is an incredibly complex figure—potentially one of, if not ''the'', most complicated ''Transformers'' toys to date—designed to depict a fairly [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] Megatron capable of transforming into a realistic (if oversized) Walther P-38. In achieving this seemingly impossible goal, Megatron winds up with the least articulation of the ''Masterpiece'' line, as well as a notably low percentage of die-cast metal.

: Like Prime before him, Megatron comes with several of his iconic accessories from the Generation 1 cartoon: his energon mace from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2", the energy dagger and laser pistol used in his duel against Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and a tiny translucent [[Kremzeek#Masterpiece|Kremzeek]] figure. His fusion cannon also contains a powerful red LED activated when the round detailing on the side of his cannon is pressed. Unfortunately, Megatron lacks the extended-stock and silencer parts to complete his gun mode, leaving him as a standard pistol aside from the mounted-scope made from his Fusion Cannon.

: Due to concern surrounding updated realistic toy gun laws, some online importers modified ''Masterpiece'' Megatron in order to safely get the toy through United States customs. This customarily involved inserting plugs into the tip of the toy's barrel, from rounded red ones affixed by adhesive to [[:File:HLJplug.jpg|flat-tipped yellow ones]] that could be easily removed. Ultimately, there were no reports of problems with the toy making its way into America, but Australia was another matter. Considered a replica gun and therefore a "restricted import" by Australian Customs, both mass shipments and individual packages of the toy were seized, requiring buyers in some areas to obtain a special permit to own him.

: Given the relatively thin clips throughout the toy to hold it tightly together in gun mode, Megatron's plastic components are particularly prone to breakage, especially on the clips on the upper black grip plates and some of the silver sections near the trigger. Many owners of this figure have also reported rust and tarnish problems on what few metal pieces he has; if your Megatron is a sufferer, check out [http://seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=16106 this guide] for solutions.

:The mace's chain was was reused 16 years later for [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Deathsaurus]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/bGfJQ62ImYc?t=1765] EP1 test shot walkthrough with [[Evan Brooks]]</ref>

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Destron/MPMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Masterpiece Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:MPtoy eldedroid megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... Don't suppose these are [[Megaplex#Collector's Edition|Megaplex]]es now, are they?]]
*'''Convoy Black Ver.''' ([[November 21]], 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1B'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:The version of Megatron included with this black redeco of Prime—representing a mass-produced [[Eldedroid]]—was much the same as the original accessory, but with dark metallic silver paint.

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[[File:MPtoy sleep mode megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now even ''more'' breakable!]]
*'''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (June 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4S'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:Just as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#sleepmode|this release]] of Optimus Prime was recolored in the faded black and grey hues of he took on with his death in ''The Transformers: The Movie'', so too did his Megatron accessory get a movie-themed makeover: this Megatron is cast entirely in translucent purple plastics, evoking the scene of his transformation into Galvatron from the film, in which he is first reduced to a transparent purple wireframe model.

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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-MegatronGun.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Soundwave''' ([[January 26]], [[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-13'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:A [[repaint]] and [[retool]] of the Megatron gun originally included with MP-01 and his redecos, the '''Megatron gun''' included with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|MP-13 Soundwave]] has been retooled in response to the breakage issues the original version suffered from. Both the sliding butt-end of the handle and the stock have been molded in hard plastic instead of the soft rubbery vinyl of the MP-01 version. A joint has been added to the stock connection point on the handle; for the joint in the stock itself, a straight pin has replaced the original rivet-style pin the softer plastic required. The stock itself no longer emulates the transforming accessory from the G1 toy, and instead features a smaller cylindrical shaft that more closely resembles the original U.N.C.L.E Special. In terms of deco, the minute red paint application on the scope is omitted.

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*'''Soundwave''' (2013)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-02'''
**'''09 OF 30'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:The [[Hasbro]] version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] also comes with the Megatron gun. It is seemingly unchanged.

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[[File:Megatron mp-13b.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Now in cherry flavor.]]
*'''Soundblaster''' ([[February 22]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-13B'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:A [[repaint]] and [[retool]] of the Megatron gun originally included with MP-01 and his redecos, the '''Megatron gun''' included with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|MP-13B Soundblaster]] features the same retooling as the version released with MP-13 Soundwave, although this time the pieces are cast in translucent red plastic. The only paint application is a silver Decepticon symbol.

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[[File:MasterpieceGoldMegs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Does not come studded with Swarovski Elements]]
*'''Megatron Gold Ver.''' (December 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-5G'''
**''Accessories:'' Fusion cannon, energon mace, energy dagger, laser pistol, [[Kremzeek]] figure, [[Reflector (G1)#MP5G|Reflector]] figure

: A gold redeco of the original MP-5 mold, Megatron Gold Version is a Hasbro Asia release under the TakaraTomy label (making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan). It comes with all the same accessories as the original release as well as a new, non-transforming Reflector in camera mode.

: This toy was used as "[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Gold Megatron]]," Megatron's super-iest duper-iest [[Super Mode|super mode]] in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.

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*'''Skywarp''' (January [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11SW'''
**''Accessories'': Scope, silencer, stock

:The Asia only MP-11 version of [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] comes with the original MP-1 version of the Megatron gun.

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*'''Destron Laserwave''' ([[March 26]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-29'''
**''Accessories'': Left and right fists, translucent right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), saluting right hand (opaque and translucent), "Laser Vulcan", stand, die-cast Megatron Gun accessory (Asia reissue)

:When reissued by Hasbro Asia in 2016, ''Masterpiece'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]] included a non-transforming diecast Megatron gun accessory which could be held by Laserwave. The accessory is similar, but not identical, to the Megatron gun included with MP-01/MP-13. Of particular note, the very detailed single-piece accessory is sculpted with the barrel extension and scope, but not the stock, and features the loop/swirl pattern found on the original toy's robot mode chest.

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-36-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|US/Australia import ban awaiting to happen.]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[April 1]], [[2017]]/[[January 27]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-36'''
**''Accessories'': Fusion cannon/scope, stock, silencer, energon mace, jointed chain for mace, angry face, smiling face, neutral face, damaged face, chestplate, damaged chestplate, clone control helmet, energy dagger, laser pistol, [[Key to Vector Sigma#MP36|Key to Vector Sigma]]
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:The second ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' version of Megatron transforms from a more accurate-looking and well-articulated robot mode into a more realistically-sized gun; those extra design goals make this figure's transformation even more challenging than the 2007 figure (and, really, anything else). He comes with the stock and silencer parts for the gun that the MP-5 mold was missing, which can be combined to create both the "telescopic laser cannon" and "particle beam cannon" arrays the pieces were capable of forming on the Generation 1 toy; the stock also transforms into a "flight stand" that can support the figure in mid-air. In addition to his "regular" face, Megatron has alternate angry and smiling faces, plus a fourth, damaged face that, together with an alternate damaged chestplate, replicates his injuries from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. When his face is removed, it exposes a detailed recreation of the interior of his head as it was shown during the "x-ray" sequence in the film, when he was reformatted into Galvatron.

:Like the previous ''Masterpiece'' figure, Megatron comes with the pistol and energy dagger used during his battle with Prime in the movie, and his energon mace from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2," which this time comes with a jointed plastic chain that allows the weapon to be posed dynamically, in addition to a regular, "real" chain. Finally, he also comes with a diecast Key to Vector Sigma from the [[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1|two]]-[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2|part]] Generation 1 cartoon episode of the same name, and the clone control helmet he wore in "[[A Prime Problem]]."

:Unfortunately, this figure is prone to paint damage on areas that scrape together during transformation. Significant care must be taken when covering the robot face with the chestplate (or you can just take the face off beforehand as a precaution). It is apparently impossible to attach the silencer without scraping some paint off the gun barrel, not helped by the fact of some copies having the silencer stuck due to the inner plastic piece meant to slide inside the gun barrel being too thick.

:Megatron holds the distinction of being the first ''Masterpiece'' figure with a soundbox, activated by pressing a button on the fusion cannon, with a red switch to give a selection. The three positions of the cannon's sliding switch now denote a singular laser noise, the transformation sound effect (played forwards and backwards), and five speech clips by his Japanese voice actor, [[Seizō Katō]]: "Wa-ha-ha-ha, kono orokamono-me!" (Bwah ha ha ha! You fools!), "Eei, Cybertron o hineri-tsubuse!" (Hrr--crush the Autobots!), "Kono yaku-tatazu mono ga!" (You're all useless!), "Eei, hakai shite kureru wa!" (Grrah, I'll destroy you!), and "Destron gundan, transform!" (Decepticon army, transform!). Due to Katō's death three years prior, Megatron's clips were reused from the 2005 reissue Galvatron.

:When purchased in some non-Japanese online stores like [[BigBadToyStore]], Megatron comes with an orange plug.
{{note|DAMMIT!}}

:On the other hand, Megatron also comes with a [[collector coin]], if bought in Asian countries outside of Japan.

:This figure was reissued by TakaraTomy on [[January 27]], [[2018]].

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP-36+Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| I have fewer accessories than the other one while being more nostalgic, I'm just as difficult to transform, but your money is in your hands right now, oh whatever shall you do?]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[December 29]], [[2018]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-36+'''
**''Accessories'': Fusion cannon/scope, stock, silencer, toy-accurate face, neutral face, angry face, smiling face, chestplate, cartoon-accurate chestplate

:A redeco of MP-36, this Megatron replicates his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy's appearance]], complete with vacuum-metalized parts and several stickers. Subsequently, most of the original MP-36 accessories are omitted, such as the Key to Vector Sigma, Clone Control Helmet, and the 1986 movie accessories. However, it maintains all face plates based from the MP-36 mold, but with yellow eyes, and suitable for either figure, as well as adding a shiny chromed version of the cartoon-accurate chest plate, for those who prefer to interpret the Megatron's coloring in the cartoon as silver rather than gray.

:In aid of the "toy-accurate" theme, Megatron's gun barrel is now nominally positioned next to his right hip rather than on his back; this required no retooling as it can also be achieved with the regular MP-36. Among the toy-accurate deco enhancements is the addition of Decepticon logos onto the handle of the gun mode. Due to the transformation pattern, these logos end up [[Wikipedia:tramp stamp|amusingly placed]] on his butt.

:When purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, MP-36+ comes with a collector coin. The coin and the card it's mounted on appear almost identical to the one included with the original version, except for a "+" added on the reverse side of the coin, and the "2018" date stamp on the back of the card.

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream Ver. 2.0''' ([[June 26]], [[2021]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-52'''

:The all-new-for-2021 ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] includes his own Megatron gun mode accessory, produced without a removable scope or stock. Megatron can peg underneath Starscream's fuselage in his vehicle mode, or his handle can extend for Starscream to wield him in robot mode.

:Despite a history of many ''Masterpiece'' Starscreams and many gun mode Megatron accessories, this is the first time that a ''Masterpiece'' Starscream has actually ''included'' a Megatron!

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skywarp Ver. 2.0''' ([[December 25]], [[2021]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-52+'''

:MP-52 Starscream's redeco [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] also includes the same Megatron accessory, now painted in a slightly darker grey.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumGIJoeHeroesMegatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|THE BOX OF DOOM.]]
*'''Megatron''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Stand with nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the very first wave of six-inch ''[[Titanium Series]]'' toys, Megatron was inspired by [[Dreamwave Productions]]' first ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe]]'' comic book series, set in an alternate-reality World War II. Since the gun mode Megatron sported in that story was nonviable as a toy, this toy features a newly-designed tank alternate mode of made-up model. The backstory of the Megatron from the crossover, including references to Cobra, was retained on the package, make it the first U.S. figure ever produced as part of a ''G.I. Joe / [[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' crossover.

:The toy suffers from a number of unusual shortcomings, and proved a rather hefty [[shelfwarmer]]. Notably, due to a large number of [[design flaw]]s, it is known to fall apart very easily, with the crotch coming undone with minimal force and the arms and legs often popping off over the course of basic transformation or even movement. In particular, the lower body is attached to the torso by very thin open clips, unsuited for holding up the weight of entirely [[die-cast]] legs, and the lower arms, which need to be pulled out, are extremely liable to disconnect from their balljoints rather than extending properly. Many of the joints are also extremely loose, owing to both poor construction and the excessive weight of the limbs.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/TitMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Titanium Megatron at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.yojoe.com/archive/actfig/tmegs/ Packaging images and text at YoJoe.com]''

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[[File:Megatrontitaniumtww.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|THE... NAP OF DOOM?]]
*'''War Within Megatron''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Arm cannon, shield, stand with nameplate
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:The second ''Titanium Series'' Megatron is based on his [[Transformers: The War Within|''War Within'']] design and was initially shown at [[BotCon 2006]], and was released in spring of 2007. Like the original comic book design, his robot mode has a removable arm cannon and shield. In contrast to his previous ''Titanium'' toy, this Megatron has a more posable robot mode, but a fairly unimpressive alternate mode with a transformation that consists of little more than lying the toy on its back and attaching the gun/shield. There is a small clip on the back of the toy which designer [[Don Figueroa]] said was to hold his sword, seen in the comic book, but that accessory was ultimately not produced.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitTWWMegatron/megatron.htm More information on War Within Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|NAP OF DOOM ''IN'' A BOX.]]
*'''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Arm cannon, shield
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:This [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''Titanium'' two-pack includes the previously-released ''War Within'' Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titanium|Optimus Prime]] figures along with a copy of [[The War Within issue 5|''The War Within'' #5]] with an exclusive variant cover. Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, the display bases which came with the individual releases of the figures are not included.

:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the ''Titanium'' "Cybertron Heroes" figures was delayed for several months, this two-pack release Megatron was initially more widely available than the individually-sold one. The pack itself was available in two variations: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:Megatronclassicstoy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Foam Darts Sold Separately]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2006)
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:After years of tanks and jets, ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Megatron finally found a way to take Megatron back to his root as a transforming gun, complete with a working crosshairs in his scope and a spring-loaded clicking trigger. Described on-package as a "fusion blaster", Megatron's gun mode is apparently based on a [[:File:N-strike maverick.jpg|Nerf N-Strike Maverick blaster]], and decked out in a [[for safety reasons|safety-regulation-friendly]] color scheme consisting of lots of green and purple (in an apparent homage to his old ''Generation 2'' colors), plus bright orange on both the tip of the barrel and the scope. Years later, it would be discovered that, for currently unknown reasons, the bright color of this orange plastic would fade over time, even if not directly exposed to sunlight.

:Early [[stock photography|official Hasbro photographs]], including those appearing on the toy's [[packaging]], show the gun mode's trigger and other small parts as being orange, those parts were gray in later stock photography and the final release. They also depict Megatron with noticeably different "eyebrow" [[paint operation]]s that matched those of the original Megatron toy, consisting of two small black triangles on his gray plastic forehead. The finished toy inverts this, painting most of his forehead black and leaving the triangles unpainted grey.

:In a glaring example of poor [[quality control]], the back of the packaging reads "working scope becomes anti-proton pulse ''[[canon]]''!"<ref name="canon">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/classics/megatron/928/2/20/ ''Classics'' Megatron's packaging misspells "cannon" as "canon".]</ref>

:''Classics'' Megatron was redecoed in Japan [[#Henkei! Henkei!|as part of]] the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' line by [[TakaraTomy]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Classics Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Classicstoy ultimate battle megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Former moonwalker extraordinaire.]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle''' (Deluxe Class versus set, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: "Ultimate Battle" Megatron evokes his ''Generation 2'' form as a green tank. Like his pack-in partner, who has a spinning "power punch" action, Megatron features a similar "spinning dervish action" gimmick, his right arm ending not in a fist but a bladed polearm which whirls around with the press of a button at his shoulder. At best, it looks silly, but at worst, it comes off easily. He comes with a small rifle with a rather pointless flip-out stock extension. The tip of his cannon is a detachable piece and can ''very'' easily become lost if care is not taken.

: Megatron is [[misassembly|misassembled]] in-package, with his feet swapped and attached backward. Although not immediately noticeable because the [[:File:MegatronUltimateBattle.jpg|promotional]] and box-art photography also show this misassembly, any attempt to transform Megatron into tank mode immediately demonstrates the mistake, which is easily corrected by unscrewing his lower legs, reversing the foot pieces, and attaching each to the opposite leg (as has been done in the picture at right).

:In the United States, Megatron was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique ''Classics'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Optimus Prime toy]], and the specially-produced "[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]" DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Bonus Value" version with two randomly selected members of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (in the [[United Kingdom]] and the Netherlands, the DVD just came in a paper sleeve; in other European countries, it was instead made available separately). In addition, the two figures were also sold on [[#cardedultbattle|individual cardbacks]] in some countries (see below). For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and [[#universeultbattle|re-released]] in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'']] line in 2007, and [[#2010ultimatebattle|again in 2011]] for the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] line.

:Not initially released in Japan, this sculpt only got a TakaraTomy release six years later when it was redecoed into "[[#UnitedTank|Tank Megatron]]" for TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsDVDMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Classicstoy ultimate battle megatron carded.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:The "Ultimate Battle" version of Megatron was also sold on his own in several countries, Mexico, Singapore, and some European countries including the [[United Kingdom]], the Netherlands, Hungary and also Russia. He is identical to the two-pack version, down to his misassembled feet.
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==''Universe'' (2003)==
{{anchor|universeultbattle}}[[File:Universetoy ultimate battle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2007/2008)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:The "Ultimate Battle" two-pack, sans DVD, was [[rebranding|rebranded]] for inclusion in the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy line, and one was one of the last releases to come out of the line, several years after it had ceased regularly releasing figures. The set appeared in liquidation outlets like Big Lots! and Dollar General stores in Fall 2007, then later in [[KB Toys]] in Summer 2008. The figures remain identical to their previous releases, with Megatron's feet still coming assembled backwards.
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:Nikeatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Some idiots thought I was going to be life-sized! Fools! Foooools!!!]]
*'''Megatron featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''02'''
**''Accessories:'' two-part gun
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' Megatron is a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Sports Label|''Sports Label'' Convoy]], one of the strangest examples of licensed ''Transformers'' products in that he transforms into a ''shoe''. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Megatron is primarily black and silver in his alternate mode as a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces (characterized as "electrical discharge cables" in his bio). In robot mode, he sports some additional red paint applications and a somewhat uniquely-shaped yet instantly recognizable Generation 1-inspired head. Also in this mode, Megatron's feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he's wearing himself!

:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode. It can be held in his hands or mounted on his forearm in traditional Megatron fashion. In an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.

:This mold might have been planned for a redeco into [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Sports Label|''Sports Label'' Starscream]], but that's a bit vague.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Destron/SLMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Sports Label'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encoretoy megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''02'''
**''Accessories'': Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/fusion cannon, "high-density infrared laser cannon", sword, 20 bullets

:The original Generation 1 Megatron figure was reissued yet again in 2007 as part of TakaraTomy's new line of ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' reissues. Like previous reissues, this Megatron features the Hasbro colors and the accessories from both Hasbro and Takara editions of the figure, with the distinguishing new feature of a tan shade to both his gray plastic and his chrome.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkeitoy megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Megatron's palette must be swapped... no matter the cost."]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[March 13]], [[2008]])
**''ID number:'' '''D-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' Megatron is a redeco of the ''Classics'' Voyager Class mold. Not bound by the safety regulations that necessitated ''Classics'' Megatron's more colorful appearance, ''Henkei'' Megatron features a significantly different color scheme of black, silver and red designed to make him resemble his original Generation 1 appearance, including translucent red plastic to replicate his classic cartoon "Decepticon red" eyes. All ''Henkei'' toys feature (somewhat randomly-applied) vacuum-metalized chrome parts; in Megatron's case, his chest plate and kneecaps are chromed silver.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Henkei Megatron at TFU.info]''
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
{{anchor|2008legend}}[[File:Megatronlegend2008.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His shoulders hurt too, buddy!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:A [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] version of Megatron inspired by [[#Generation 2|his ''Generation 2'' tank design]], although featuring a more realistic shade of green.

:Sadly, because of his transformation, when transformed into tank mode his turret doesn't turn around. Some of Legends Class Megatron's transformation shares several similarities to his Generation 2 toy.

:Although his first stock photography features a slightly long turret, the final product had it shortened.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Universe Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008-toy SEMegatron.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Psst, my cannon shoots Nerf darts."]]
*'''Megatron''' (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''SE-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:This "Special Edition" of Megatron is a redeco of the "Ultimate Battle" Megatron from ''Classics'', this time featuring a Generation 1-inspired deco of grays, red and black. This new deco takes advantage of the toy's mould break-up to add a fifth plastic colour (where the original only had four), dividing the parts which were dark grey on the original version between light grey, red and black plastic. Also marking this figure as a particularly "special" edition is the fact that it's the first release of the figure to assemble his feet the correct way around. Amusingly, his [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts him as ''missing a part'': his cannon's detachable tip is missing, and the tip of the cannon's stub is painted red to somehow compensate for that.

:Like all the figures in the small Special Edition line, Megatron was designed for Australasian markets and features a bookbox style packaging with black-and-white boxart, retailing at about 150% of the price for a normal deluxe outside of the United States. He was not available at retail in North America, but was for sale on Hasbrotoyshop.com, like the other Special Edition toys. Years later, Hasbro liquidated excess stock of the special edition figures through Marshall's stores and were sold for a fraction of the original prices.

:Oddly enough, this Megatron and the three other Universe Special Edition toys were included in Taiwanese special value packs each containing a [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)/home video|''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVD]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/HTSMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Special Edition Megatron at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:Alternity Megatron Toy Blade Silver.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Behold, my Inertia Manipulating Device under my Skirt Armor!!!]]
*'''Megatron [Blade Silver]''' (2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "tesseractal swords"
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}
:The ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Megatron toy transforms into a 1:32 scale model of a Nissan 370Z and features die-cast metal parts and rubber tires. The figure wields two "tesseractal swords" which can be pegged at its hips, or stored under the car in vehicle mode. Each forearm features a flip-out "gravital blade."

: In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing ''Alternity'' fiction, each figure from this line represents a distinct version of a character from a separate [[universal stream]], but which precise Megatron the "Blade Silver" toy embodies has not been disclosed. Upon its initial release, this toy was also available in blue (see below), and later redecoed in a black variant as well. It was later redecoed into ''Alternity'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]].

:[[:File:Alternity Megatron Cannon.jpg|Early concepts]] for ''Alternity'' showed him with the trademark fusion cannon rather than his twin swords, as well as a pronounced Decepticon [[insignia]] on his chest.

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[[File:Alternitytoy blue megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron [Premium LeMans Blue]''' (2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "tesseractal swords"
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}

: "Premium LeMans Blue" Megatron is a blue redeco of the "Blade Silver" version, representing the Megatron of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the "Blade Silver" version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.

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[[File:Alternitytoy black megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron [Diamond Black]''' (2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "tesseractal swords"
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}

: Another redeco of ''Alternity'' Megatron, this time transforming into a black car with robot parts in red and gold, and specifically representing the Megatron of universal stream [[Primax 1286.3 Kappa]]. It was released several months after the first two Megatrons and featured a new package illustration.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron Cybertron Mode''' ([[December 25]], 2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN-04'''
**''Accessories'': Cannon/missile launcher, energy-blast missile

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' product, "Cybertron Mode" Megatron is a [[redeco]] of the Deluxe Class [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Generations|''War for Cybertron'' Megatron toy]], transforming into a Cybertronian self-propelled gun. The treads of his vehicle can be positioned in either a vertical configuration like a traditional tank or in a horizontal, [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#Hovertank|hovertank]] configuration. Megatron's spring-loaded cannon can attach to either arm.

:Megatron is cast in a deep dark metallic gray plastic rather than the light gray plastic of the Hasbro version. He also features a blood red metallic paint instead of the more traditional red used on the Hasbro version. Other notable differences include the Decepticon symbol upon his chest as well as lacking paint on the sliding mechanism within his fusion cannon.

:This mold was also used to make [[Darkside Megatron]].

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[[File:United Megatron voyager toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, I didn't direct any of the ''Taken'' films!]]
*'''Megatron''' (December 25, 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-09'''

:The second ''United'' Megatron (but still part of the first assortment) is a redeco of the Voyager Class mold from ''[[#Classics|Classics]]''/''[[#Henkei! Henkei!|Henkei!]]''.

:This release of Megatron features an extensive silver paint job, as well as metallic crimson for details. This figure's deco is based on the G1 cartoon model, removing any extraneous painted details from the previous releases. The face and eyebrow crest are painted white, giving it an appearance very similar to the initial solicitations of ''Classics'' Megatron.

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[[File:Unitedtoy thunder megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Megatron rules!" isn't written anywhere on my body, so doesn't that technically make me [[Archforce]]?]]
*'''Tank Megatron''' ([[January 28]], 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-25'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:Tank Megatron is the first Japanese release of the "Ultimate Battle" Deluxe Class Megatron mold from ''Classics'', in a new color scheme paying homage to his [[#Hero|''Generation 2'' "Hero" deco]]. The connection is strengthened by the [[:File:United Megatron Rules.jpg|photo on the back of the packaging]], which depicts Megatron standing in a ruined, burning landscape, surrounded by over a dozen "Megatron Rules" signs.

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Tank Megatron's package feature a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure is released in limited numbers after its first and only shipment.

:Like the [[#UniSpecEd|''Universe'' Special Edition figure above]], Tank Megatron features correctly assembled feet. He was originally solicited as "'''Thunder Megatron'''".
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Safety first!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]]'s "[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]" Legends Class toys, this toy is based on Megatron's Generation 1 cartoon appearance (with a little inspiration from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' design around the abdomen), transforming into a variation on Megatron's original gun mode (referred to as a "blaster" on Hasbro's website). As he was part of Reveal the Shield, he has a [[rubsign]] on his chest.

[[File:MP Acid Storm-Chronicle gun Megatron-Pull My Trigger.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|To hell with safety!]]
: In a fit of complete awesomeness, the figure is sculpted with notches in its handle that specifically allow the ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] mold to grip it. Additionally, the slightly thicker portion of the barrel closer to the main body can be held by the clip included with ''Masterpiece'' Starscream and attach to his jet mode. Unfortunately, Megatron can only be held vertically.

: Despite his tiny size, Hasbro had to cast much of the gun (his arms, the barrel/fusion cannon, and the upper half of his torso) in orange plastic [[for safety reasons]] (not helped by the fact that [https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-tiniest-cutest-guns-that-shoot-real-bullets-1683682859 functional small guns do exist]). Official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] and early [[prototype|samples]] from China had the orange plastic on the barrel fully painted over in gray, yet the final toy leaves the end of the barrel unpainted.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/RTSMegatron/megatron.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF2010toy ultimate battle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''The Ultimate Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: ''Another'' [[rebranding|rebranded]] re-release of the ''Classics'' "[[#UltimateBattle|Ultimate Battle]]" set, again lacking the DVD and featuring [[misassembly|misassembled]] feet on Megatron.

: This particular release of the set was available as a "shared exclusive" between Dollar General stores and online retailer [[BigBadToyStore]]. This set was also available at Canadian Tire stores in [[Canada]].

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Legends Class, 2012)}}</ul>

: A [[rebranding|rebranded]] version of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Legends Class Megatron]]without changes (besides the packaging) was released as a "Dollar Store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging packaging alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]].

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==''Kre-O''==
[[File:KreO Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Megatron''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30688'''
**''Pieces'': '''310'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police Officer]]
**''Accessories'': Clip-on Megatron cannon

: While the large brick-built Megatron in this ''[[Kre-O]]'' set is based on the [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action film Megatron]] in his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' body, the accompanying Megatron [[Kreon]] is very much a Generation 1 Megatron, at least from the neck down. The helmet is definitely a "cleaner" take on the movie-style helmet, but those [[tampograph]]s are a simplified version of the [[#Generation 1|original Megatron toy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy MegatronCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Gwilled, gwilled, gwilled, gwilled cheese, if you pwease.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6088'''
**''Pieces'': '''36'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, clip-on Megatron cannon, bazooka, Cobra Commander pistol, wing-pack, claw attachment, double-bladed staff

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Megatron comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, and his plastics have a slight metal-flake sheen. His "normal" helmet and arm cannon are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms and a wing-pack (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable bazooka, a small pistol (originally [[Cobra Commander]]'s from the ''Kre-O [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' series), a claw-attachment for his wrists, and a double-headed staff weapon.

: The cross-sell advertisement from the back of the packaging features a bizarre error: [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Custom|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Custom|Starscream]] are mislabeled. Soundwave is labeled as Starscream, while Starscream is labeled as Megatron.

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[[File:KreO-Toy MegatronC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Of course we take class pics on a bad helm day.]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Frenemies (With Starscream)
**''Accessories'': Clip-on Megatron cannon

: The [[Kreon Class of 1984]] version of Megatron is ''even more'' toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions, including his face detailing. Yes, it's a whole new tampograph layout. He's also mostly in metallic silver plastic, yet his helmet remains light flat gray.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

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*'''Brick Box''' (2015)
**''Set number'': '''B2961'''
**''Pieces'': '''88'''
**''Accessories'': Megatron clip-on cannon

: Sold only at discount chains like Family Dollar, this version of Megatron uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes them incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons. He also features entirely new face and chest tampographs. So version number four of the same base design.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|first-year Starscream kit]] (mostly all the small bits and landing gear), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to make whatever with.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-2-pack-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Megatron''' (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': ''198''
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

:Available in a two pack set with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BattleChangers2pack|Battle Changers Optimus Prime]], this Megatron is an entirely a new buildable toy, transforming from robot to tank without removing any parts. Megatron also features battle damage on his Kreon chest.

:All of the 2015 ''Transformers Kre-O'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.
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==''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''==
[[File:JoevsTF megatron accessory.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|That's nice, but where's the [[Joey Slick]] figure?]]
*'''Starscream Sky Striker (XP-21F) with Cobra Commander''' (2011)

: Produced exclusively for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, this redeco of the ''G.I. Joe'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Sky Striker]] jet plane [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|into Starscream colors]] comes with a 3.75" [[Cobra Commander#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Cobra Commander]] pilot figure, among whose accessories is a non-transforming gun mode Megatron.

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/action/11/cobracommander47.shtml More information on Cobra Commander (v47) (with Megatron) at YoJoe.com]''

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[[File:Ninja Force Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"What'sss thisss? A Megatron for antsssssssss????"]]
*''' G.I. Joe featuring Ninja Force and Transformers''' (2017)
:A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#GenerationsLegends|Legends Class Megatron]] in G2 colors was included in a crossover set sold by [[Fun Publications]]. The toy is translucent to represent a 3D hologram of Megatron's design schematics, thus giving a reason for why it is so small in relation to the other figures in the set. Also included is a redeco of the above gun mode Megatron accessory.

:Also in the box set were [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ratbat]], the ''Joe'' figures [[Scarlett#NinjaForce|Ninja Force: Scarlett]], [[Sidney Biggles-Jones#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Dr. Sidney Biggles-Jones]], and [[Cobra Commander#FubPub|Cobra Commander]], a figurine of [[Blackcat (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Autobot Black Cat]], and accessories of [[Toaster#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Autobot Toaster]] and three [[Crusticon#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Crusticon]]s.

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/action/17/megatron.shtml More information on Megatron (v1) at YoJoe.com]''
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:Chronicletoy ez megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:A redeco of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Legends Class Megatron was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection line. Due to Japan's different gun laws, he is instead cast in gray plastic, with the barrel being fully painted. The gray paint on the aforementioned barrel is also darker and metallic, (instead of Hasbro's glossy light-gray paint) his red [[paint operation]]s are darker, and he replaces the rubsign with a full-color Decepticon symbol [[tampograph]]. This toy was only available [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]].

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[[File:Chronicletoy-CH02G1Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 Megatron & Movie Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH02'''
**''Accessories:'' Fusion cannon, "high-density infrared laser cannon", sword, 20 bullets

:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Megatron toy comes in a two-pack with a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Megatron]]. This version of Megatron is made to the specifications of the 1986 "[[#GoodBye|Goodbye Megatron]]" release, featuring red plastic (as opposed to the original Takara blue) but lacking any silver chrome, including his fusion cannon but not his stock and silencer, armed with his laser cannon and sword, and retaining his bullet-firing mechanism. Like most Megatron reissues, the toy features a slight variation in plastic colors from previous releases, this time giving him a darker warmer gray than normal. In a new twist, this version of Megatron features tampographed symbols on his chest and back.
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez series2 megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|Gunn not Tank]]!...no wait, tank is cooler.]]
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:A [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Megatron, this time inspired by his smaller ''Generation 2'' "Hero" tank design.
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==''Generations''==
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==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP004 Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''170'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''820'''
***''Sword strength'': '''625'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 three-packs, Megatron is a teeny tank that borrows some elements from both the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron designs. He has [[Autotransformation|a spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

:He comes with [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Super Bot Acid Storm]]. He shares parts with [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BS3pkMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 3-pack Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-MegatronLauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''530'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''900'''
***''Sword strength'': '''210'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 Launchers, this is a [[redeco]] of the ''Bot Shots'' tank Megatron mold in bronze. He comes with a large "trailer" tank body extension that transforms into a battle station with flip-out cannons and a launching mechanism. The large, main cannon on the launcher has detailing reminiscent of the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[fusion cannon]], such as the "dials" on the sides.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSLMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Launcher Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bot_Shots_Super_Bot_Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''285'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''465'''
***''Sword strength'': '''870'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, "Super Bot" Megatron transforms into a semi-truck with trailer, taking inspiration from the ''[[Kre-O]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Megatrons. As a Super Bot, he has more lopsided stats (sorta), and was [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] one per case.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]]. He shares parts with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Optimus Prime]] and Nemesis Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSSBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Super Bot Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''875'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''330'''
***''Sword strength'': '''415'''

: This redeco of the tank version of Megatron is cast in a warmer, non-metallic shade of black, with bronze details, a brighter silver face, and brighter red eyes. He comes with a redeco of his launcher, also in black, bronze, and silver.

: The set also comes with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]] prize.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSBFTMMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-CybertruckMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron doesn't ''need'' your puny windshields.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''800'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''520'''
***''Sword strength'': '''300'''

:Part of the fifth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, this Megatron is a redeco of Super Bot Megatron in opaque plastics and with a painted "tanker" trailer section. The online Bot Shots checklist refers to this toy as "Megatron Cybertruck", a name not found on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSB018Megatron/megatron.htm More information on "Cybertruck" Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''480'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''735'''
***''Sword strength'': '''405'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher

:Available only with the [[Dragon Track]] set, this version of Megatron is a Flip Shot, changing into a purple jet with animalistic styling on its nose, and featuring a robot mode that's inspired more by ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' Megatron. An impact to the front of the jet will cause Megatron to flip back into robot mode. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Optimus Prime and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDTMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Dragon Track Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I—I stayed out in the sun too long, okay!?"]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T016'''
***''Fist strength'': '''290'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''868'''
***''Sword strength'': '''462'''

:A redeco of the original Megatron mold in red and orange, this version of Megatron was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Shockwave (Movie)#FireAssaultTeam|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Starscream]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Barricade]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#FireAssaultTeam|Lockdown]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDFAMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Fire Assault Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|At least, we think it's a car.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B008'''
***''Fist strength'': '''725'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''220'''
***''Sword strength'': '''675'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, this Megatron transforms into a vaguely-animalistic black-and-silver car with wings, and with a robot mode that's also inspired by ''Prime'' Megatron. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSSSMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Spin Shot Megatron at TFU.info]''
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==''BeCool''==
[[File:BeCool TankLorry.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Tank Lorry (Megatron)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B18'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Tank Lorry" is a redeco of the ''Bot Shots'' truck [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Megatron]] mold in orange with metallic silver paint on his head, chest, windshield and tanker section. Instead of game stats, the stickers in his chest spinner feature drawings of his vehicle mode, a gas pump and the {{w|kanji}} for "danger" (危).

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[[File:BotShots_BeCool_HyperTankBaseMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In Japan, it's Megatron who gets ''[[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|ANGRY]]''.]]
*'''Hyper Tank and Hyper Tank Base (Megatron)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS04'''

:"Hyper Tank" is a redeco of the tank [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Bot Shots|Megatron]] mold in bright green that comes with the Hyper Tank Base, a dark green and bronze redeco of the Megatron Launcher. His chest stickers now display pictures of the launcher in base mode, Megatron pulling it in trailer mode, and a compass, and he also comes with an additional sticker sheet for decorating the trailer.
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:EZC-toy Megatron Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
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*'''Megatron''' (Candy toy, 2012)
**''ID number'': '''4'''
**''Release date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Part of the ''[[EZ Collection]] Gum'' [[candy toy]] collection made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Megatron is another redeco of the Universe Legends Class Megatron toy. While the paint application layouts and general color scheme are identical to the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''-inspired [[#Chronicle|''Chronicle'' version]] of the toy, all of his purple plastics are absolutely ''covered'' in metallic purple paint, and his dark gray parts are a glossy-metallic plastic.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.

: His on-package tank mode stock photo is mistransformed: the arms are not folded up to form his tank turret. Whoops.
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==''GT''==
[[File:GT Megatron.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
*'''GT-R Megatron''' ([[July 27]], [[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''GT-03'''
**''Accessories:'' "EX. Cannon", [[Noa]] race queen figure

: ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' "GT-R Megatron" is a heavy retool of the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] toy, transforming into a 1:32 scale replica of the S Road REITO MOLA GT-R race car used by [http://www.mola-international.co.jp/mola.cgi?field=%E3%83%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%BC%E3%83%84%3C%3E%E3%83%81%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E4%BD%93%E5%88%B6 MOLA] in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He features die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. His armaments include flip-out non-firing blasters on his arms as well as a handheld gun called the EX. Cannon, a weapon designed to resemble the fire extinguishers used at races. Like all ''GT'' toys, Megatron also comes with a [[GT Sister]], a poseable human figure themed after a {{w|race queen}}, his partner being a lady named Noa.

: This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other ''Transformers GT'' toys: [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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==''Go!''==
[[File:Transformers-Go-G09-Hunter-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ultimate apotheosis of Megatron, apparently. Don't tell the [[#Alternity|Alternity]] guys.]]
*'''Hunter Ratchet''' ([[August 31]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''G19'''
**''Accessories:'' Drill
{{note|[[Ratchet (WFC)/toys#Go.21|''Go!'' Hunter Ratchet]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the final form of Megatron in "[[Cybertron Magna Convoy]]" and the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]'' comic.}}

:Part of the fourth wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' toys, Hunter Ratchet is a green, black, and translucent-red redeco of the ''Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class Ratchet toy. Unusually, he's identified as a Decepticon, complete with [[insignia]]! According to a translated version of the bio, Ratchet was captured by the Decepticons, and forcibly exposed to Dark Energon thus mutating him into a Decepticon.

:This toy was previously repurposed as [[Green Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/HunterRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Hunter Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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==Nike==
[[File:NikeMegatronRises.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''"Peace through touchdowns."'']]
*'''Calvin Johnson Megatron''' (2013)
**''Accessories'': 2 wings (combine to form fusion cannon), football
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:Calvin Johnson Megatron was available with the purchase of {{w|Nike, Inc.|Nike}}'s CJ81 Megatron Trainer Max, inspired by American football player {{w|Calvin Johnson}}, who is [[Megatron (human)|nicknamed]] after the Decepticon leader. A redeco of his [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toy]], Megatron transforms from robot to stealth bomber, with his wings detaching to form a fusion cannon in robot mode. He features Johnson's signature printed on his chest, and also includes an American football accessory redecoed from the one included with Red Dog in the 2011 ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' "Slaughter's Marauders Battle Set" which Megatron is totally incapable of actually holding, though since the ball has a divot carved in one side it can be neatly pegged onto the two prongs on the ends of his forearms.
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*'''Megatron Rises 3-Pack''' (2013)
**''Accessories'': 2 wings (combine to form fusion cannon), football
:The Calvin Johnson Megatron figure was also available in the "Megatron Rising 3-Pack", which includes three pairs of Megatron-themed shoes: the Nike CJ81 Megatron Trainer Max, the Megatron Nike Air Trainer SC II, and the Nike CJ81 Megatron Elite TD Cleat, the last of which is exclusive to the pack. The pack was limited to 81 pieces, in reference to Johnson's shirt number, and available only from Nike's 21 Mercer Street store in [[New York City]], select Nike Yardline stores, and Nike.com.
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:Megatron Construct-Bots.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Elite Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: [[Construct-Bots]] Megatron transforms into a wheeled tank-like vehicle. He includes the same parts as the Ultimate Class figure however his armor is translucent purple plastic and he features numerous paint differences. He includes giant red swords, blasters, and a projectile-launching gun.
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[[File:ConstructBots 2pack Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
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*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron''' (Ultimate Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

: Megatron's Elite Class toy was packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]]. This version is identical to his Elite-Class single release in construction, but this version features a more Generation 1-based paint scheme. He retains the gimmickry of the Elite-Class version but also includes a myriad of extra parts; enough to switch his alternate form from a tank to a jet if one were so inclined.

:Megatron's blaster was later redeco/reused for [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Thundercracker]] and one of ''Timelines'' [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I will destroy Optimus Prime! Then use his arm as a back scratcher!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Backpack, spring-loaded cannon, missile, blaster, energy flail, 2 blaster-pods, "Skywarp" right forearm

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Megatron is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. His design is mostly based on Generation 1 Megatron, but with angles and styling very evocative of ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

: He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

: While he is (roughly) the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his "energy flail" piece. His ''massive'' "fusion cannon" piece is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Skywarp]]'s right forearm, which is a [[redeco]] of ''Hero Mashers'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Starscream]]'s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/HMMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''
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==''EZ Collection''==
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[[File:EZ-Collection-EG-06-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG-06'''

:Another [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class Megatron, this individual carded release of ''EZ Collection'' Megatron features gray plastic with purple-painted hands. His stock photography retains the G2 Decepticon symbol, though the toy proper has original Decepticon symbols.
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==''Bearbrick''==
[[File:Bearbrick Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm an ''intensive'' care bear.]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[July 17]], 2014)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Megatron transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like Megatron to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his robot mode hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|G1 Optimus Prime]] and the later released [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime]] and the exclusive [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bearbrick|G1 Nemesis Prime]], and was further retooled into [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Class-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legion Class, 2014)

:Another re-release of the ''Universe'' Legends Class Megatron sculpt, this time with a slightly lighter shade of green and darker shade of purple camouflage patterns from its previous iterations. Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is taken from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Megatron/Chop Shop two-pack's packaging and half-heartedly recolored–ignoring the black and yellow safety striping from the design the art was originally made for–to match the broad strokes of this figure's deco.

:In the United States, Megatron was found at at discount stores such as Big Lots and Family Dollar. In Australia, he was available at general retail, however was packaged alongside the previous wave of Legion Class figures instead of the wave he was intended for. For unknown reasons, the wave that Megatron was intended to be in was released at general markets in Europe, but did not include Megatron himself.
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==Mega Drive Megatron==
[[File:MegaDriveMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|MEEEEEGAAAAA]]
*'''16-Bit Mega Drive Megatron''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, gamepad, game cartridge, cap

: Released under the "TakaraTomy Arts" banner alongside a [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation|Sony PlayStation version of Optimus Prime]] and outside of any other toyline, Mega Drive Megatron transforms from robot to a scaled-down Japanese [[Sega]] {{w|Sega Genesis|Mega Drive}} video game console... which coincidentally is about the size of a real-life Mega Drive cartridge. He comes with a gamepad with pushable buttons which splits in two and attaches to his back like a pair of wings. The left side of the console detaches and transforms into an arm-mounted cannon attached to his back via the gamepad's cord. He also includes a cartridge depicting the Japanese release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' that slots into the console/his chest.

: This figure includes what is most likely the smallest accessory to ever be included with a Transformers toy; a small cap that covers the hole left if one does not insert the gamepad into the console mode. The piece is sculpted to resemble an open slot for a gamepad and is a teensy bit ''smaller'' than even the fist parts for a ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]].

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[[File:SegaGenesisMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Blast processing.]]
*'''Sega Genesis Megatron''' (2015)
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, gamepad, game cartridge

: Sega Genesis Megatron is a redeco and slight retool of Mega Drive Megatron in the form of its North American release, the Sega Genesis. In addition to the changes to the console, the red on Megatron's robot mode has been replaced with purple, and the art on the ''Sonic'' cartridge has been changed to match its American release. Even the packaging is changed to evoke Genesis packaging, right down to featuring (awkwardly translated) English text on the back. This version of Megatron is a TakaraTomy Arts online store exclusive.

: Curiously, the promotional pictures of Sega Genesis Megatron appear to show the retooled "16-Bit" panel molded to read "1'''5'''-Bit", but the final release has it correctly molded.

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[[File:MegaDriveMegatronGold.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megadroid's strangest body yet.]]
*'''Mega Drive Megatron Gold Ver.''' (2015)
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, gamepad, game cartridge

: A [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] gold chrome redeco of Mega Drive Megatron was one of the prizes in a lottery open to those who purchased the ''{{w|Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives}}'' [[Nintendo 3DS]] game. For this release the cartridge art was changed to that of ''Bare Knuckle'', the Japanese release of ''{{w|Streets of Rage}}'' and one of the games included in ''Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives''. The lottery was open from December 18, 2014 to January 31, 2015, with only 5 golden Megatrons up for grabs.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[April 25]], 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-20'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Megatron is a small [[super deformed]] toy that transforms from Lamborghini Veneno to robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Megatron as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

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[[File:QTransformers BlackMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Black Megatron''' ([[November 14]], 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-32'''

:Released appropriately alongside [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]], Black Megatron is a redeco of the previous toy in darker colors with red highlights in new places, blue windows and a Lamborghini logo in place of his Decepticon insignia.

:Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the figure as well.

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*'''Decepticons 3-Figure Set''' (2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-02'''

:During the second ''Q-Transformers'' series, the Megatron toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Shockwave]]. He is identical to the original ''Q-Transformers'' toy.
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==''Legends''==
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[[File:Tf-legends-lg-13-megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[May 30]], [[2015]])
**''ID number'': '''LG13'''
**''Accessories'': 2 guns (combine to form rifle)

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Megatron is a redeco of the [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class Megatron]] toy. Aside from the show-accurate paint applications, he also features some changes slightly different from the Hasbro release: Several numbers of his red plastic are replaced with grey, and his Decepticon insignia (slightly larger than Hasbro's) is now tampographed on his chest. He comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and the [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 13|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Vol. 13]] mini-comic. Unlike the original mold, Megatron's Mini-con styled post on his crotch panel/rear tank area has been omitted, which also results in a less secure connection.

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[[File:Legendstoy-MegatronHM.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Who shrunk me?! This is all YOUR fault, Starscream!]]
*'''Galvatron''' ([[July 23]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG23'''
**''Accessories:'' Megatron Headmaster, cannon

:Available with ''Legends'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Legends|Galvatron]], Megatron is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Nucleon (TR)|Nucleon]] and transforms into Galvatron's head. He features paint applications to resemble his appearances in the cartoon, while his Headmaster mode features silver paint on his face, and some purple details.

:This mold was also used to make ''Legends'' [[Megalligator#Legends|Megaligator]].

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[[File:Legendstoy-LG63-G2Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Beast Wars ''and'' G2? What is this, [[Alignment]]?]]
*'''G2 Megatron''' ([[February 24]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG63'''
**''Accessories:'' Fusion cannon, rifle, Headmaster, [[Noble (BM)#Legends|Noble]] Partner Drone

:''Legends'' G2 Megatron is a redeco of the [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Voyager Class figure]] in his "[[#Hero|Hero]]" colors. He also comes with [[Noble (BM)#Legends|Noble]], who is redecoed from [[Fangry (G1)#Generations|Fangry]]'s drone accessory.

:The [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|accompanying manga]] depicts this toy as a transtector body initially owned by [[Megatron (BW)/toys#LG63|''Beast Wars'' Megatron]] before coming into Generation 1 Megatron's possession. In reference to this dual-purposing, the toy comes with a sheet of stickers, so buyers can cover the Decepticon insignia on its chest with either a G2 Decepticon badge or a sticker replicating the original toy's "MEGATRON RULES!" decal. Two Predacon insignia stickers are also included, with their place of application left to the owner.
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==''au x Transformers''==
[[File:INFOBAR-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Ring ring, It's TYRANNY calling!"]]
*'''INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]</ref> ''[[au × Transformers]]'' INFOBAR Megatron is a retool of the same line's [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Optimus Prime]], with a new head and decoed in traditional Megatron colors.

:The INFOBAR figures celebrate 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.

:The project was crowdfunded through Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]</ref> Both Megatron and Bumblebee could only be obtained by contributing 16,200 yen to the project to receive a package of all three INFOBAR figures; at the 5,400 yen level, contributors received only INFOBAR Optimus Prime. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.

:This figure was differently retooled, with another head, and redecoed into [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]''
::*''[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Megatron at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Good luck turning me into a blaster.]]
*'''Decepticon Megatron''' (Bravo, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' Tank barrel/fusion cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' "Decepticon Megatron" is a figure roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a tank in just six steps, with his fusion cannon doubling as the tank mode's cannon.

:He features two 5 mm-compatible hands, and his head is made out of a slightly soft, rubbery plastic. Like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Authentics|Starscream]], he actually has elbows, and like all ''Authentics'' toys, Megatron features sculpted insignias on his chest and the sole of his right foot; the latter is visible in tank mode while the former is visible in robot mode.

:Unfortunately, Megatron does not have any functional small wheels on his painted treads (although the rear treads do have slots cut into them for some reason), making them prone to chipping if he is "rolled" along. Sadly, the forearms and the cannon's posts are ''not'' 5 mm/3 mm compatible.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Despite everything, you're still more articulated than your [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Authentics|arch enemy]].]]
*'''Megatron''' (Bravo, 2024)
**''Accessories:'' Tank barrel/fusion cannon
:Released in the seventh wave of ''Authentics'' Bravo figures, Megatron transforms into a Cybertronian tank in five steps. He features ball-jointed shoulders and hips, though his forward hip movement is obscured by his skirt armor. His fusion cannon can be mounted on his arm, or held in his fists.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Alpha-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Megatron''' (Alpha, 2018)
**''Accessories:'' Tank barrel/fusion cannon

:Part of the second wave of ''Authentics'' 7-inch toys, this Megatron is functionally an upsized copy of the 5-inch toy above, though with several modifications like the reversed chest, rotating waist, and flip-out chest panel with a head-tucking gimmick, which allows him to transform into vehicle mode from the front view. He also features functional small wheels for the treads.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Alpha-2024-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Alpha, 2024)
**''Accessories:'' Tank barrel/fusion cannon, missile packs

:Similar to the previous Alpha figure, this Megatron is an upscaled version of the concurrently released 2024 Bravo class figure, with a more elaborate transformation scheme from robot to tank in 13 steps along with greatly increased articulation. However, unlike the 2017 figure, the tank mode lacks small wheels inside the treads. The smaller missile packs on his sides are removable. The design of the tank is loosely inspired by ''Revenge of The Fallen'' Megatron's tank form.

:Like the Alpha class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Authentics|Starscream]] figure, Megatron has trouble standing up due to his small heels, although this can be remedied by rotating the panels of his shins so that the slanted part is facing down. His legs are decently articulated, though his waist impedes forward movement of his legs.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Titan Changer, 2019)
**''Accessories:'' Tank barrel/fusion cannon

:Part of the first wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changers, Megatron changes from a thin robot to a tank. The Fusion cannon can be mounted on either arm or held in either fist via a 5 mm post. Like most Titan Changers, he only features articulation in his ball-jointed shoulders.
:This figure was primarily only available in dollar stores like Family Dollar and similar chains.
:Megatron was re-released in 2022 in Wave 3, and repackaged unchanged in 2023 as his [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#ROTBTitanChanger|live-action film incarnation]] for the ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' toyline. In 2024 he was [[Megatron (One)#One|repackaged again]] for the ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One]]'' toyline.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 VegaBison.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|YES! '''YES!''']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': Cannon, rifle, Headmaster

:Part of the Japan-exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, Megatron is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Titans Return|Megatron]] in [[M. Bison]]'s traditional colors, fleshy bits and all. He transforms from robot to tank to fighter jet (both made-up models), complete with [[Shadaloo]] [[insignia]]. The smaller [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] unit's robot mode is also painted to resemble Bison.

:Like all Voyager Class ''Titans Return'' figures, he has a pair of pop-up parts to fill in the area around his head; in this case, a pair of missile racks. However, those parts heavily restrict his neck articulation when deployed; unlike many others in his size class, his chest does not contain a pivoting assembly for a better range of movement. Due to the nature of his transformation, it is possible to transform the figure into tank mode without removing his head.

:His cannon can plug into the short barrel of the tank turret or the rifle/Headmaster vehicle weapon. In an undocumented additional feature, the rifle can be inserted into the front end of the cannon. The cannon can be mounted on his forearm or held by any figure with 5 mm hands. It also has a peg hole that an accessory such as his rifle can plug into, with extra square peg holes specifically to hold the rifle in place.

:Megatron was only available in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Convoy]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Ryu#Toys|Ryu]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if 3000 units were pre-ordered in total, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging ''inside'' the new Hasbro outer packaging!
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:TF-Walmart-exclusive-G1-Starscream-reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (exclusive reissue, 2018)

:A slight redeco of the Megatron accessory that came with the [[#TFCStarscream|Takara ''The Transformers Collection'' Starscream reissue]], this version of Megatron was included with the [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|G1 Starscream]] reissue under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' label.
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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:ClassicHeroesTeam-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Drill Nuts|Drill? Nuts!]]]]
*'''Megatron''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Megatron converts from robot mode to a drill tank in two steps -- one for the usual automatic transformation, and a second step which points the drill arm forward at the elbow hinge. The drill does not spin.
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[[File:ClassicHeroesTeam-Megatronalligator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cowards! Put a Predacon logo on me!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Classic Heroes Team, [[2023]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:This Megatron converts from robot mode to alligator in two steps -- though the second step is just reorienting the tip of his tail. In alligator mode, he has an articulated jaw and a cannon on his backside. He's an entirely mechanical alligator with a Decepticon logo and sold as "Megatron," so he's probably not [[Megalligator]] no matter how much we want him to be.
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==''Transformers Retro''==
[[File:TFRetro-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Walmart exclusive reissue/redeco, [[2023]])

:Walmart once again [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers Retro|reissued the original Starscream toy]] in 2023–now in more cartoon accurate colours–under the ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' label. He retains the gun mode Megatron accessory first included with ''The Transformers Collection'' Starscream.

:Unlike the original versions of Starscream's fists from ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue, the fists from this version are cast in black plastic and ''painted'' blue. The added paint makes the post on the bottom of his fists thicker than they should be, so attaching the lower portion of the Megatron gun can be difficult.

*'''Thundercracker''' (Walmart exclusive reissue/redeco, 2023)

:The same Megatron accessory was included with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers Retro|''Retro'' Thundercracker]] a few months later with no notable changes.

*'''Skywarp''' (Walmart exclusive reissue/redeco, 2023)

:The same Megatron accessory was included with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Transformers Retro|''Retro'' Skywarp]] later with no notable changes.

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==''Dramatic Capture Series''==
[[File:TF-DCS-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Watch me dazzle like a diamond in the rough'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Bridge''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2024
:*''Accessories'': Fusion Cannon, tank turret/bladed weapon, tank-filler part/shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as the first entry of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Megatron is a redeco of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|mold]] in Generation 1 cartoon-accurate colors, notably slathering him in silver paint.

:Megatron's turret doubles as a melee weapon, though it must be forearm-mounted in order to use the blade. The blade can be a shield if paired with the sword from the ''Siege'' toy. To try and reduce his alternate mode's resemblance to an H-tank, he has a [[Partformer|partsforming]] piece that is attached between his shins. The melee weapon can plug into his back as a back-mounted cannon, much like his G1 cartoon design, and the filler part can be a forearm-mounted shield or mounted onto the bladed weapon.

:It can be difficult to pull his head out while transforming him to robot mode; the strain of doing so can cause the ball joint socket to crack, and form stress marks on his cheeks. This can be remedied by pushing the flap up from beneath using the filler/shield piece tabs. This version of Megatron appears to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold degradation]], with reports of very loose knees, hips, and shoulder tabs.

:Megatron is packaged with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Laserbeak]], and [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Shockwave]]. Also included is a throne/command chair, a reuse of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]]'s throne, which was based on the command chair of the ''Nemesis'''s bridge to begin with.
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==''Robosen Flagship Edition''==
[[File:RobosenFlagshipMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Nobody summons Megatron!'' jk lol go for it]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron Auto-Converting Robot''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Carrying Case, Sword, Mace, 4 tank shells, Optimus Prime paper target, [[Collector coin]]

: ''[[Robosen]]'' Megatron is a high-end programmable interactive transforming robot. Responding to user voice commands or the Robosen app, Megatron transforms from a 21" tall robot into a tank with functioning treads and firing cannon. His robot mode is highly evocative of the [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Leader-Class ''Combiner Wars'' Megatron]] figure, including the vertically-mounted tank treads on his back. Features include 112 different [[LED]] functions, 36 servo [[battery-powered motor|motors]], 118 microchips and over 200 lines of dialogue from [[Frank Welker]]. Unlike previous ''Robosen'' robots, Megatron has a battery level indicator on his chest, and the ability to react to the user's touch. However, like the previous robots, he is unable to stand when powered off in robot mode due to the joints having gone limp. It is, therefore, best to power him off in tank mode. MSRP was $1200 but a special "early bird" price of $899 was available until May 25th.
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==''Synergenex''==
[[File:TF T-SPARK Synergenex Megatron Type Godzilla.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''History shows again and again / How nature points out the folly of men'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Megatron Type Godzilla''' (メガトロン Typeゴジラ, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Release date:'' [[2025]] [[May 31]]
:*''Accessories:'' blaster, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effect part]]s

:Part of [[T-SPARK]]'s ''[[Synergenex]]'' line of collector-targeted crossover toys celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the ''[[Godzilla]]'' franchise, "Megatron Type Godzilla" is a retool of ''[[Studio Series]] 86'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Grimlock]], decked in colors representing the King of Monsters during the [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Millennium_era Millennium era]. His dino neck is cast in translucent blue plastic partially painted black to evoke the charging of Godzilla's Atomic Breath, and he also includes stackable blast effect parts, of the same set first introduced for ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Omega Supreme]], to represent this fiery attack. He has a new robot head, designed to resemble [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]. His blaster, carried over from Grimlock, is now cast in silver plastic.

::*[https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/synergenex/godzilla Official TakaraTomy website of ''Synergenex'' Megatron Type Godzilla]
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==''MixMashers''==
[[File:TF-MixMashers-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Are you sure those tank treads doesn't [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|belong to Starscream?]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Fusion Cannon, Left arm/Energon Mace, sword, 2 tank treads, flight pack, 2 blasters

:''[[MixMashers]]'' Megatron is a 5-inch non-transforming action figure modeled after his evergreen design. Like the previously released figure from the ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' line, he features 10 detachable base body parts (which includes the shoulders, something that is not featured in the ''Hero Mashers'' line), all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint with soft ratchets. Megatron also comes with his signature Fusion Cannon, an Energon Mace arm (with ''very soft'' plastic chain and ball) that can only be mounted onto his left arm due to the forearm panel, a sword, and a pair of tank treads. He is additionally packaged with a pair of black-colored blasters and an orange flight pack that is intended to go with his wave mate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MixMashers|Optimus Prime]], who in turn includes a pair of purple blasters and something like a large gray "mega cannon".

:As there are no instructions on how to attach it, good luck finding options for attaching the "mega cannon" to Megatron himself, as the weapon only has a peg hole instead of a clip-peg. If you're creative enough, it can potentially replace one of his arms or be mounted onto the elbow pegs to form an underslung cannon weapon. The black pistols can also attach to the backpack as shoulder cannons.

:Though likely due to inferior glue, the front end of Megatron's Fusion Cannon barrel can be (unintentionally) detached from it.
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==''Swapticons''==
[[File:TF Swapticons Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|C'mere, cupcake!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron / Shockwave''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Cannon

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'', Megatron is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the front half of a treaded assault vehicle. While his nominal placement is as the front half of a tank-like vehicle with his pack-in partner [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Shockwave]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing. His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward to look like he wants a hug while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

: His treads are connected by a pivot joint just below the arm, but due to the shape and placement of the parts they cannot move in any useful way. He also includes a tank turret to be placed on the top of his vehicle mode. While he and all other Swapticons lack hand holes to wield it, the peg is 3mm so several Core class figures can.
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==Notes==
[[File:MicroChangeGunRoboWalther.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|[[Megaplex]] Black Version?]]
[[File:Skywarpatron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Skywarp really DID need close supervision.]]
[[File:UnmadeVideoCameraMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*To date, an exact copy of the black ''[[Microman]]'' ''[[Micro Change]]'' Walther P-38 toy has not been reissued as a Transformer. The e-Hobby version replaced the blue plastic with red and most of the black plastic parts with dark silver chrome.
*It seems that no one could get Megatron's [[package art]] right in Japan. His standard release used edited box art from the standard Micro Change P-38 toy's black deco, recolored to Megatron's US toy color scheme with shiny "chrome" and red on his legs and arms instead of the Japanese toy's flat gray and blue. The VS-X art replaced the red with blue, but kept the "chrome". The art on the "Goodbye Megatron" set used edited US box art (which in turn was the Micro Change P-38 UNCLE art with an added sigil) that replaced the red with blue, yet this toy used red plastic.
*In a fit of madness, a triple changer was proposed that would switch between [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] (possibly mistaken for Starscream), Megatron, and Skywarp's jet mode.
*In a slightly more sane attempt, [[:File:Megalvatron.jpg|another triple changer]] was proposed which would switch between Megatron, a very awkward [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]], and a Walther P-38 handgun with a futuristic silencer and laser sight.
*Two kitbashed mock-ups of Megatron as a '90s video camcorder exist, one using the ''Generation 2'' tank Megatron mold to showcase a robot mode, and a nontransforming camera model. According to [[Vincent D'Alleva]], during the short turbulent period after G2 and before Beast Wars, one of the ideas floated was going back to highly realistic electronics for the line, and camcorder Megatron was a proof of concept model before it was decided that Beast Wars was the more viable option [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVRZdx1fFz8&ab_channel=TheToyFilesPodcast]. The mock-up was originally offered for sale in [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/4f98fe3d58bfe696/b1d0163d38587281?q=ramjet+whiz+bang+toys&pli=1 October of 2000] from Whiz Bang Collectibles, along with other items from a former Hasbro employee's collection.<ref>[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/MegatronVideoCameraMock1.html Megatron Video Camera at Toyarchive.com]</ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm Megatron at TFU.info]
*[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1783/Generation+2/Megatron+ATB.html Gallery of ATB Megatron with comparison to BB at Transformers At the Moon]
*[http://www.theunclegun.com/ Unclegun.com - The Walther P-38 as seen in The Man from U.N.C.L.E.]
*[http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=ngAuAAAAEBAJ Megatrons patent]

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Grimlock (G1)/toys

2025-06-11T05:15:20Z

BNSF1995: /* Age of the Primes */

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[[File:G1 Grimlock boxart.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have been shaking fists at uptight paleontologists since 1985.]]
Me [[Grimlock (G1)|'''Grimlock''']] have lots of toys and merchandise!
{{picsneeded|silver G2 toy, Decoy, Myclone}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Grimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the debate goes on: "Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!" "No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1990]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''26'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Energo weapon|energo sword]], "stunner" [[laser]], [[galaxial rocket launcher]], 3 [[Missile|rocket]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

:Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first year in non-US markets), Grimlock is a slight [[redeco]] of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus" toy, transforming into, obviously, a robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', complete with opening jaw. Among his robot-mode weapons is a handheld spring-loaded "galaxial rocket launcher"; the Hasbro releases of Grimlock have severely weakened springs, while the Takara versions keep them at full strength.

:The original ''Diaclone'' release is ''mostly'' the same base colors, but has a blue pelvis and a chrome-silver sword. Hasbro also omitted the Diaclone driver mini-figure (though retaining the opening cockpit in the dino-mode back) and blunted its teeth [[for safety reasons]].

:In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1992 (Operation Combination)|Operation Combination]]'' in 1990(!); Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[Robot Point]]s.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-dinobots-grimlock/671/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grimlock at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Generation 1 Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1toy VSY.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Grimlock vs Soundwave''' (Multi-pack, [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VSY'''
:*''Accessories'': energo sword, "stunner" laser, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets
:Takara also released Grimlock in a "versus" [[Giftset|set]] along with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Frenzy]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

:The set also included a short storybook about those characters fighting, and an audiocassette narrating the storybook.
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{{anchor|Pretender}}
[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey Freakazoid. You wanna go munch some metal?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' ([[Classic Pretender]], [[1989]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pretender shell, helmet, [[atom smashing submachine gun]], rocket launcher dino-tail
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}
:Released in the sixth year of the US ''Transformers'' line, the [[Classic Pretender]] version of Grimlock is much smaller, simplified and slightly modified, but still transforms into a robotic ''T. rex''. His dino tail becomes a rocket-launcher-gauntlet thing that can be held by either the inner robot or outer shell, but either way has got to be a ''bear'' to aim properly. He came with a large human [[Pretender#Toys|Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon with a blade on the barrel, which has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end, letting him hold the weapon like a sword. Unique to humanoid Pretender shells, Grimlock's shell's hands have 5mm holes at different angles; the right hand has the usual vertical hole while his left hand has a diagonal one, presumably to hold the tail cannon in line with the rest of the arm.

:His shell's head looks a lot like a younger {{w|Ed Asner}}, and also bears a passing resemblance to his voice actor, [[Gregg Berger]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Pretender Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GrimlockLegends toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': rocket launcher dino-tail
:A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] in its [[Hasbro]] release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun.

:The Legends toys are the very first store-[[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' toys in the US market.
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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': tail/gun
:In Japan, Legends Grimlock was available only in a boxed "Hero Set" during the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|''Victory'']] portion of the line, packed in with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Grimlock was mostly unchanged from to the Hasbro release, but sported a silver painted face instead of Hasbro's orange painted one.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Grimlock was renamed from "Tiran" to "Drago", originally the Italian name of [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.
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[[File:G1-toy Grimlock AM.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Me Grimlock make big deal out of this in comics.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock with anti-tank cannon''' (Action Master, [[1990]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Anti-tank cannon partner, [[particle beam cannon]]
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
:Part of the initial assortment of carded [[Action Master]] figures released in the seventh and final year of the US line (sixth and not-final in Europe), Grimlock is a 3¾-inch non-transforming posable action figure, his design combining his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.

:He came with the [[anti-tank cannon]] "partner" machine, which he can ride, though its fairly small size makes it so he has to squat to do so, which leaves him both very back-heavy and very funny-looking. The cannon can also unfold via spring-loaded [[gimmick]] to form a really ''big'' hand-held "long-range mortar launcher", completed by plugging Grimlock's "particle beam cannon" weapon into its barrel.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Action Master Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 1991)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "[[Energo weapon|Energo sword]]", twin "stunner laser" rifle, "galaxial rocket launcher", 3 rockets

:Grimlock's original toy was re-released in the European/Australian-exclusive "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" series, with the minor change that his missiles were noticeably shortened, probably [[for safety reasons]]: about 5 mm was cut off from the tip, leaving them blunt. He is otherwise identical to the normal Hasbro release of Grimlock.

:In Greece, these releases were added to re-releases of the [[Defensor (G1)#Toys|Defensor]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]] [[giftsets]].
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2GrimlockBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me am Blue! Me am Blue! You could be too! ''(Blue variant pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, [[1992]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Energy weapon|energy sword]], twin laser gun
[[File:G2_grimlock_silver.jpg|upright=.66|left|thumb|''(Silver variant pictured)'']]
:Part of the very first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Grimlock's original toy was re-released with minimal changes; an "AUTOBOT" tampograph was added to his right dino-flank/robot boot, and this release lacks the original toy's missile launcher and missile.

[[File:TF-G2-Turquoise-Grimlock.jpg|upright=.66|left|thumb|''(Turquoise variant pictured)'']]
:The following year, Grimlock underwent a [[variant|running change]], with his silver plastic now cast in either rich blue or turquoise (Grimlock's fellow Dinobots [[Slag (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slag]] and [[Snarl (G1)#Generation 2|Snarl]] underwent a similar set of color changes). As the blue version is far, far more common on the secondary market, plus was the version pictured in Hasbro's 1993 [[Toy Fair]] catalog, it's a safe bet that the blue one came first, and the turquoise version was a late-run refresher that saw little distribution.

:Amusingly, Grimlock's bio give him a Rank of 10... while the concurrent release of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] had a rank of 9!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlcok.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe Class, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' "[[Cyber-slash tail weapon|Spinning slasher sword]]", tail-bone-sword
:The only new toy in the third wave of second-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Toys|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with dark blue spots, transforming into a "raptor" of some variety. His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central "tail bone" separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade's base to the peg on his lower back. He also has a "mutant mask", halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head. Thankfully these pieces are not pinned in, and can be easily removed for better clearance. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed from the original mold to have ratcheting shoulders and space for an "energon chip" [[rubsign]].

:Grimlock is extra-notable for suffering from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], making his hip-joints in particular prone to snapping off. Grim.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
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[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock no can munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ford Mustang GT Grimlock''' (Alternator, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Alternators ID number'': '''9'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-10'''
:*''Binaltech release date'': [[December 9]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, energo-sword
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Alex Milne]] (packaging artist)}}

: For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, Grimlock's [[alternate mode]] was changed from a dinosaur into a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]], 1:24 scale silver {{w|Ford Mustang}} with opening doors, hood, and trunk, a detailed interior, [[rubber tires]] and a working steering mechanism. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange "energo-sword" which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about ''Alternators'' toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force. And it's a Grimlock who doesn't transform into a ''Tyrannosaurus rex.

:The main difference between Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version of the toy and the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version is that the latter has its vehicle shell partially made out of painted [[die-cast]] metal parts, whereas the ''Alternators'' version is made entirely out of plastic (not counting the rubber tires). In addition, the ''Binaltech'' version's engine/gun and the wheel's rims are [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]], whereas they're simply painted silver for the ''Alternators'' version.

:This sculpt was retooled into ''Alternators/Binaltech'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Wheeljack]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#10|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Grimlock's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Class06-toy Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock want to try new appearance, how me look in thigh high boots and stiletto heels?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, tail/lash
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist), [[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Deluxes, Grimlock once again transforms into a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', but he has been heavily re-imagined in both modes, with his dino form designed to run rather than tail-drag (theories on the ''T. rex'' having changed from "caveman adversary" to "Carl Lewis in lizard skin" since the Generation 1 incarnation).

:This mold features a few design elements likely influenced by Grimlock's Pretender toy; his bayonet blaster is an homage to his gun/blade combo weapon from said toy, and his heavily-jointed tail detaches to become a handheld weapon as it does for the inner robot of his Pretender toy. Another similarity is the ''T. rex''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s upper-body forming the [[robot mode]] legs (though the ''T. rex'' head forms his feet this time around).

:Grimlock's bayonet blaster (dubbed the "[[Guardian Blaster]]" in his [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 13|TFCC profile]]) can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most ''Classics'' toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.

:A common issue with the figure is the size of the peg that locks his arms in place being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it difficult to keep transformed. The black shoulder flaps above this assembly are meant to tab into these and lock the whole thing together, but the flaps don't align properly and the tabs themselves are too short to even reach the slots. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger and his fist holes are a few fractions of a millimeter too small to accommodate standard [[5 mm post]] accessories that most modern ''Transformers'' toys use.

:An unpainted ''Classics'' Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Overkill (G1)#Timelines|Overkill]]. The mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Grimlock]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'' (2008)]] [[Overkill (G1)#Universe .282008.29|Overkill]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Classics'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack''' (2-pack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, removable tail
:''Classics'' Grimlock was also available in Asian markets in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Grimlock2pack|''Classics'' Jetfire]]. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.
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===''Titanium Series''===
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[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock turn into tank? Me mash brains with style!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Energo-sword
:Based upon his appearance from ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank. This transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was initially unreleased due to the cancellation of the ''Transformers'' series of ''Titanium'' toys at retail (the line would continue on for ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' at the three-inch scale). The toy was eventually released in the fall of 2008 as a Toys-R-Us exclusive, alongside the also-almost-unreleased War Within [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]].

:He includes a cannon and his trademark sword. In vehicle mode, the sword can peg onto the side of his rear treads, while the cannon can peg into the back of the cabin. The cannon has a joint on its connector so it can swivel around.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Cybertron Heroes Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:TakaraTomy-Henkei!Henkei!-C-03-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Witness me Grimlock, shiny and chrome!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail
:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Grimlock is an extensive redeco of ''Classics'' Grimlock, with generally more intricate paint detailing to make him more closely resemble the ''Generation 1'' toy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' release, and instead features vacuum-metalized "chromed" plastic (in a similar [[gimmick]] to the ''Beast Wars'' [[Transmetal]]s toys). The vac-metal is used on his [[beast mode]] feet, as well as the ''Tyrannosaurus'' torso, which was, oddly enough, in Hasbro's original deco plan for ''Classics'' Grimlock.
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===''Masterpiece''===
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[[File:Grimlock Masterpiece.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock be smaller than Prime, but me Grimlock more expensive!]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[March 26]], [[2009]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-8'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, waiter apron, waiter bow tie, waiter tray, 7 unique waiter glasses, intelligence transfer helmet, crown (reissue exclusive), flame (reissue exclusive)
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}
:Released in March of 2009, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock is based upon his original toy and cartoon model, transforming into an outdated view of the ''Tyrannosaurus'' rather than the more accurate depiction seen on ''Classics'' Grimlock. Of all the Masterpiece figures, Grimlock features both the least complex transformation, as well as the least deviation from his original toy's essential [[transformation|transformation scheme]].

:''Masterpiece'' Grimlock features the usage of [[die-cast]] metal for his dinosaur mode's toes and an LED mounted within his right fist which illuminates both his gun's barrels and his sword. As a result of said mechanism, the only articulated part of his right hand is the thumb. Similarly his left hand is modeled much like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Starscream]]'s hands with the thumb and index finger fully articulated with the remaining fingers joined together. Possibly as a show of good faith regarding the sacrificed articulation, [[TakaraTomy]] designed his alternate mode's arms to be highly poseable, featuring full articulation of the claws with the arms themselves attached to the body with ball joints.

: He features many gimmicks, including the ability to change his eye color in either mode from red to blue with the flip of a switch found at the back of his head in robot mode, and by opening the top of his head in dino mode and switching the eyes around. This allows the owner the choice of representing the use of blue in the cartoon (and his IDW alternate mode) or the use of red in most other media, including his original toy. His tail is connected to his head, and by wiggling and moving it, the head rotates at the base of the neck. Pushing down on his torso in dinosaur mode makes his legs move up higher into his body, and as a result his head will look up. His alt mode's head features jaws that snap shut at the press of a button hidden on his cheek; in addition, it also has a tiny sculpted flame thrower in its mouth, but [[for safety reasons|for your safety]], it does not actually breathe fire (boo). Besides his weapons, he also comes with a cloth apron and bow tie to go with a drinks serving tray he carried in "[[Madman's Paradise]]", as well as the device he used to transfer his super-intelligence into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] in "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]".

:When he was reissued, he came with a crown redecoed from the King Grimlock release and a new flame attachment to go over his sword.

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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]
*'''King Grimlock''' (December, 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-8X'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:King Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 Marvel comic]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues, and the colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome. He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees. In addition, his toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray. He also lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock. His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear. Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red. The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of ''The Transformers'' published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' style [[bio]] on the back of the package.

:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]]st through [[September 11]]th 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.

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*'''Grimlock''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown

:Another release of the Masterpiece Grimlock figure, in conjunction with [[Cybertron Con]] alongside a redeco of ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#CC2013|Jetfire]]. Like Hasbro's previous 2010 release, includes all the accessories from the MP-08X "King" version with the figure in traditional Grimlock colors. Packaged in minimalist black and white Chinese-themed box.

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[[File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock's legs backwards! Me need [[Ratchet (G1)|doctor]] to fix Grimlock's legs!]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Dinobot Crown of Leadership, sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

:(Yet) another Hasbro re-release of the figure, four years after the ''Transformers'' version (see below), ''again'' available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

:This figure was also available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe. Unusually for a Hasbro-branded release, if purchased through Toys"R"Us in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, or mainland China, or Toys Retailing in Thailand, this figure included a Hasbro Asia "Masterpiece King Grimlock" [[collector coin]].

:Oddly, the Hasbro stock photos display his dino-mode legs as being ''backwards''.
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock turn into computer-thingy... something not right.]]
*'''Device Grimlock''' (Device Label, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Trypticon (G1)#Device Label|Trypticon]].

: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Device Label|Dinobot]].
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership]], sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle

: [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Grimlock is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco and minor retool of ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with King Grimlock's accessories (also redecoed). His gray is darker, he features additional painted details on his thighs, biceps, and waist to mimic label stickers included on the original 1985 figure, the dark gray painted details on his robot mode toes are now gold, the dinosaur mode's toenails are now coated in a thick gold paint rather than the polished golden look of the TakaraTomy version, and the red paint used on the metal area on his crotch is a lighter shade, matching the adjacent red plastic less.

:Grimlock's teeth and claws have been slightly rounded for this release.

:The stock photography to the right is mistransformed, depicting Grimlock's beast mode claws as pointing straight down (as they are in robot mode) instead of laying flat to the ground.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/MasterpieceGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on 2010 Masterpiece Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations fall of cybertron voyager grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Talk about monkey paw wishes—the most [[geewun]] version of this mold is on the ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock page.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / #003'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, shield
{{note|''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Grimlock by ''Transformers Legends''.}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Grimlock transforms into a robotic ''[[Popular beast alternate modes|Tyrannosaurus rex]]''. He comes with a sword with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].

:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it's not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.

:This toy was [[redeco]]ed for all the other versions of ''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock, but was also used for ''Age of Extinction'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Generations'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Age of Extinction''===
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[[File:AOEtoy-1984Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock feel like me once had [[Mega-Dinobot|bigger purpose in life]]...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, this ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded two-pack features "1984 Grimlock" in the form of a Generation 1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]]. The toy is slightly retooled to give it [[5 mm post|5mm ports]] in its hands, allowing it to hold the included redeco of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Generation 1 Razorclaw]]'s sword (not pictured in stock photography). Undocumented in the instructions, he can be combined with ''Energon'' [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] to form an inter-continuity version of [[Mega-Dinobot]]. As an Evolution 2-Pack, Grimlock was packaged alongside an ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#TRUEvolution|Grimlock]] toy.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it. This figure was also the first release of the [[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Grimlock]] mold in Japan.
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock make the Bayformer style look ''good''!]]
*'''Dinobots Generation One 4-pack''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Mace head, mace shaft

:Available only as part of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "Dinobots Generation One 4-pack" that was first made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Grimlock figure, and features heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of the Generation 1 Grimlock toy. He retains the mace accessory, and its head, or the entire weapon, can be attached to Grimlock's dinosaur mode tail. Grimlock was packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]], and [[Slag (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Slug]], and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. A similarly-themed toy of [[Slog (AOE)#Amazon|Sludge]] was released via Amazon in ''Age of Extinction'' packaging.

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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock get ''bad'' [[Beast (G1)|feelings]] about combining...]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)

:Part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock is a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], and transforms into a vaguely shark-like dragon, although his package art, recolored from the [[:File:MTMTE8 cvrRI.jpg|RI cover]] of [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]], and the Hasbro website product description would have you believe that it's a mechanical ''T. rex''. Being the sixth use of the sculpt, it's starting to show instances of [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]], as several sections (such as the tabs that hold the robot mode torso together, or the parts of the beast mode neck formed by the robot mode feet) don't fit properly anymore.

:In the United States, Grimlock has thus far been found at Big Lots and Family Dollar stores. In Australia and Europe, he is available at general retail again, just like the previous [[wave]] of Legion Class figures. In 2015, he was re-released in redesigned packaging now resembling the currently released ''Combiner Wars''-era ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''' packaging template, but replacing the name ''Generations'' with "Authentic Transformers".

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the packaging depicts him with ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Optimus Prime]]'s sword, which is also listed as an accessory in the Hasbro website product listing for this toy. The actual toy doesn't include a weapon. Furthermore, the [[instructions]] printed on the back of the packaging of the 2014 release are completely inaccurate, as they are for an [[Grimlock (AOE)#WalmartENmold|entirely different "Grimlock" toy]]! (This was fixed for the 2015 release.) Even if the instructions ''had'' been accurate, they probably wouldn't have mentioned that Grimlock can also form a leg of [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-toy Grimlock Unleashed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The Lego Dino Attack line got '''''weird''''' after a while...]]
*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], Grimlock, [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Sword, crown

: Released in the fourth year of the ''[[Kre-O]]'' building-brick line, the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]''-themed "Grimlock Unleashed" set actually features a "Generation 1"-design large dino-mode Grimlock build. This massive beast uses multiple ball-and-socket joints to give it quite a range of posability, but unfortunately the build is a bit too heavy to keep any poses that aren't upright tail-dragging ones, plus his head is prone to drooping due to the weight of his skull in any position. The uneven and not-super-secure builds of his dino feet do not help.

: You could probably rebuild it into a robot mode, but there is no large pre-made Grimlock head to top it off, so you'll have to get creative or add more bricks to the set.

: The accompanying Gromlock [[Kreon]] is also based on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[#The Transformers|Grimlock toy]], and even comes with an extra "crown" piece to place on his little rounded noggin, in tribute to his stint as Autobot leader in the Marvel comics. All of the other Kreons in the set, however, are based on their ''Age of Extinction'' namesakes.

: This set popped up at [[Toys"R"Us]] a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGUGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy Grimlock C85.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Don't you, forget about me, Grimlock.]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Me Best Looking
**''Accessories'': Sword, double-barreled blaster

: [[Kreon Class of '85]] Grimlock's deco is very much toy-based, but is ''not'' the same deco as the "Grimlock Unleashed" deco seen above. Which one is more "accurate" is kind of a toss-up, really. Weirdly, he ''doesn't'' use the Kreon sword that was based on the actual original Grimlock sword design, but does gain a toy-like twin-barreled blaster accessory.

: Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body, making most of his parts incompatible with older Kreon parts.

: This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Time to play some foosball again.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0718'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Energon-Sword
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

: Part of the "Battle Changers" series, released i n the line's fifth year, Battle Changers Grimlock transforms from a really badly-proportioned ''T. rex'' into a robot and back without removing any parts! His appearance is reminiscent of his Generation 1 counterpart, while the deco is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart's toys. Like all of the Battle Changers, Grimlock uses a new hip piece using larger balljoints than the normal Kreons. He also comes with a weapon that, once stickers are applied, resembles the sword used by ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], and can be wielded by his C-joint hands.

: All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no need robot mode! Me Grimlock king!]]
* '''Electronic Grimlock''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-cannon, left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles, left & right gun-pods, large rifle, flame-blast

: Part of the first (and only) wave of Electronic Action ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Grimlock is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints... and considerably larger than any other figure in the line at that. His design is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart, but also takes some cues and the coloration from the Generation 1 version of the character. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory.

: He is designed with a removable head, forelimbs, thighs, lower legs, and tail, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

: His large size is augmented by a large number of accessories and gimmicks. The signature electronic aspect is a light-up mouth, used to illuminate his "flame blast" accessory, or any other transparent accessory you care to stuff into his gaping maw. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me talk pretty one day!]]
*'''Dinobots''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the ''Generations [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Dinobots 5-pack, Grimlock is a redeco and retool of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock]], sporting a Generation-1 inspired deco and a head. This release also suffers from a small degree of mold deterioration: the ''T. rex'' heels that connect with his forearms and the shoulders/''T. rex'' upper jaw halves seemed to connect loosely.

:Grimlock was bundled with Slug, Slog, Snarl, and Strafe.

: This set was initially released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada in October 2015, followed by Singapore a month later (although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular store there or not). Much later, it became available via the Australian Toys"R"Us website (but never found in stores). In the United States, it was initally only available online via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] before being found at discount chain Ross a year after its intial release in Canada.
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===''Cyber Series''===
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock having identity crisis!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion class figures, this Voyager-sized mold of Grimlock transforms from robot to dinosaur and back. The figure has a far greater range of articulation than many other Cyber Series figure to date. A small switch on the back of his beast-mode head moves his jaw up and down.

:This version of Grimlock is a unique amalgamation of three versions of the character; the robot mode head, torso, and transformation scheme take cues from [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Warrior Class|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' Grimlock]], the coloration is borrowed from [[Grimlock (AOE)#Toys|the toys of the live-action movie Grimlock]], lastly the styling and (scientifically outdated) stance of the dinosaur mode resembles the classic G1 Grimlock look.

:Like all of the ''Cyber Series'' figures, Grimlock initially did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time. The line was later distributed in larger quantities by [[Walgreens]] stores in parts of the United States.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:Q-transformers_grimlock.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock not cute!]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-10'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Grimlock was to be a retool of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Bumblebee]] with a new head, transforming from a [[super deformed]] 2014 Camaro Concept to a cute little robot. This toy was intended to be released in March 2016 and was first listed alongside other Q-Transformers like Ratchet and Ironhide who did end up in stores, however Grimlock was ultimately cancelled.

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===''Titans Return''===
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[[File:TitansReturntoy-Clobber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now me Grimlock can take any form me want! Tank, dragon, car, me Grimlock do it all!]]
*'''Clobber''' (Titan Master, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Dragon/bird/gun accessory
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]]s, Clobber is a retool of [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Titans Return|Crashbash]] and transforms from a robot into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger figure in the line. Clobber features a new head piece based on Generation 1 Grimlock's animation model. [[Hasbro]] stated at [[BotCon 2016]] that Clobber ''is'' Grimlock himself, leaving the reasons for his name unclear, but some kind of attempt to avoid confusion with the contemporaneous ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|character]] seems a likely explanation. Clobber features peg holes in his feet to allow him to stand on a variety of ''Titans Return'' figures, and is packaged with a beast accessory with three modes: a dragon for Clobber to ride, a ''T. rex'' formed by combining with Clobber, or a 5mm-compatible gun for larger figures. His new face piece was molded in black plastic, rather than gunmetal. Clobber gives his larger partners super strength.

:As with Crashbash, Clobber's instructions feature the same error for steps 6(5)-8(7).

:The beast accessory released with Clobber also has more than a passing resemblance to [[Snarl (G1)#AM|Snarl]]'s [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Action Master partner]] [[Tyrannitron]], though, whether this was an intentional nod or just pure coincidence, is yet to be seen.

:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Clobber (BWU)|Clobber]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRClobber/clobber.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Clobber at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|WHERE IS CLOB...no, WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S BODY GO?]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' [[#Clobber|Clobber]] head, featuring plastic color changes and extensive paint apps to resemble his appearance in the cartoon.

:Grimlock is released along with "[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]", [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and "[[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]]".
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bandicoots! Me Grimlock can squash Bandicoots.]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-15'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[2018]]-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Dinobot Enigma]]
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Dinobot Grimlock" transforms into a very Generation 1-inspired, wide-hipped robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He can combine with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Toys|Volcanicus]] and can attach any ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figure. Like the other Dinobots in this subline, he features translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give him a 'layered' look reminiscent of [[#Generation 1|his original toy]]. He also includes two pieces of Prime Armor that each can hold a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, an [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]] or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and attach to his forearms as battle claws. These also double as feet for Volcanicus. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Grimlock includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Dinobot Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to him via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. In beast mode, he can carry an Enigma, Matrix core, or Prime Master ''in his mouth'', where Volcanicus's chest would be. If you're particularly creative, you could place a Matrix in his mouth.

:In China, Grimlock was also released along with the other four Deluxe Dinobots as a gift-set, exclusive to Hasbro China's TianMao site.<ref>https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=559183834163&skuId=3853426938808</ref>
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Jurassic World|"She is learning where she fits on the food chain, and I'm not sure you want her to figure that out."}}]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Alpha, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Dinosaur head, "wing" assembly

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' Alpha Class figures, "Dinobot Grimlock" is a simplified Voyager-sized toy based on his [[evergreen]] design. He transforms into a robotic ''T. rex'' in just seven steps. His "wings" and dinosaur head come detached in the packaging. Despite the figure's simple engineering, it features over 9 points of articulation. The fists have 5mm holes, though the toy itself comes with no weapons.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-5-Inch-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock's arms are flatter than a pancake!]]
*'''Dinobot Grimlock''' (Bravo, 2018)
:Released in wave 2 of ''Authentics'' Bravo class figures, this version of Grimlock is basically a downscaled version of the 7-inch figure to the size of a Commander/Legends/Scout Class toy, and his ''T. rex'' arms are permanently molded on his "wings"/dinosaur body. Grimlock's dinosaur head comes detached in the packaging. While the neck is painted gold unlike the 7-inch figure, the paint operations on Grimlock's robot torso, the robot legs, and the ''T. rex'' toes are omitted.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Bravo, 2024)
**''Accessories:'' Blade/tail
:Released in the seventh wave of ''Authentics'' "Bravo" figures, Grimlock transforms from robot to ''Tyrannosaurus Rex'' in six steps. Unlike the previous Bravo figure, Grimlock has greatly reduced articulation and lacks individual legs as well as true hands, which merely sculpted details inside his beast mode feet. The tip of his tail can be attached only to his right "hand" as a bladed weapon.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why me Grimlock's back hurt?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Changer, 2020)

:Released in the second wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changers, This Grimlock transforms from a thin robot into an oddly proportioned robotic ''T. rex''. The alt mode photo is mistransformed: His legs/T-rex back is supposed to collapse down properly.
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock don't have pesky stickers anymore! Now spend $207 on me Grimlock!]]
*'''Volcanicus''' (Gift set, [[February 27]], 2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS11'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 guns, 2 swords, 2 "[[Magma Blade (GS)|Magma Blade]]s", 2 arm-mounted "Volca-Vulcan" cannons, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, 2 foot-plates, left & right fists

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of his earlier ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' toy, but now with a cartoon-inspired deco, which includes his blue visor. He STILL doesn't have his "Energo Sword", but he can more than compensate by using the newly-molded guns or even one of the two "Magma Blades" (based on the sword Volcanicus wields in ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'', itself based on the one used by ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations|Grimlock]]) that the set comes with. [[TakaraTomy Mall]] gives this figure the [[Function|title]] "Dinobot Commander Grimlock".<ref>[https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810172079/ <nowiki>[Domestic: Limited to TAKARATOMY MALL]</nowiki> Transformer GENERATION SELECTS Volcanicas]</ref>

:The Magma Swords and Volca-Vulcan cannons can be plugged onto his dinosaur mode's back to create his "Wing Dragon Mode".
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[[File:Behold Galvatron Grimlock.JPG|thumb|200px]]
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022){{anchor|War for Cybertron Trilogy}}
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Grimlock is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:SS-toy Grimlock 86.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Me Grimlock Hollywood star! (Also, where me sword go?)]]
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Grimlock-early-stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|'''Left:''' ''Stock renders of the toy.'' '''Right:''' ''Hasbro stock photography depicting a [[prototype]] of the toy.'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|''' Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie''' (Leader Class, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-64'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 29]], 2021
:*''Accessories'': [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]], slingshot, Galaxial rocket launcher, "Mockery of Justice" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is inspired by the [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' figure]], which hybridized the look of his appearance in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] and his [[#The Transformers|original 1985 toy]], while sporting multiple aesthetic details unique to the ''Masterpiece'' toy. His blaster "stores" kind of awkwardly on his dino-mode back thanks to a pair of small tabs on the weapon. Sadly, he is missing all of his front dino teeth.

: Grimlock has a number of design elements shared with the concurrently-running ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' (which have continued to feature in the followup line ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]''). The figure was designed with the Trilogy's concerns for cartoon-based scale in mind, making him the tallest Leader Class figure in the format at the time. On top of that, he has numerous [[5 mm post]]-holes all over his body, making him compatible with [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] toys, and he also has [[Fire Blast effect]] posts on the ends of his blaster's barrels and on the inside of his dino-mouth so he can properly spew plastic flame.

: He also comes with a semi-posable, non-transformable figure of [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie]], designed to ride the Dinobot in both modes. In dino mode, small posts at the base of Grimlock's neck slot into grooves in Wheelie's ankles, securing the little Autobot in place. In robot mode, holes in Grimlock's shoulders match up with a peg on the back of Wheelie's left thigh, letting him sit there securely.

: Grimlock's colors were subject to multiple changes during development (see right). Physical samples were not shown on the [[October 16]]th [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] due to in-progress color changes by [[TakaraTomy]]. The original renders shown at the time had yellow parts, a clear chest panel, and an opaque dino neck, evoking the Generation 1 cartoon model. [[Hasbro]] stock photography somewhat reflected this, but the dino neck was made translucent-yellow instead to reveal inner details, much like the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]]. In the end, the final toy (used in TakaraTomy stock photography) featured gold paint instead of yellow, a translucent-black chest panel instead of clear (both of which closer evoke the original toy), and an opaque gold dino neck. The neck halves are still molded in the same translucent-black plastic used on his chest panel, meaning one could remove the gold paint from the parts to restore the more toy-accurate look.

: Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the Dinobots' famous (ahem) ''self-invited'' entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s execution.

: A sword intended for use with this mold, based on the original toy's, was eventually included with ''Studio Series'' [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Swoop]].

: According to TakaraTomy designer [[Shogo Hasui]], the alternate head created with this mold was that of fellow Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]; as the only ''Studio Series'' Dinobots initially assured for release were Grimlock and [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Slag]], the alternate head gave them an option for a "better than nothing" retool.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/synergenex-series.1267120/page-33#post-22639704 Shogo Hasui interview], p89 of [[Transformers Generations 2023]]</ref> When Sludge turned out to get [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|his own dedicated toy]], the alt head for Grimlock found a different use, explained below.

: Grimlock was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Grimlock (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Grimlock]], ''Toxitron Collection'' G2 Universe Grimlock (below), ''Generations Comic Edition'' Grimlock (also below), ''Age of the Primes'' G2 Universe Grimlock (once again below), and retooled with the alternate head into ''[[Synergenex]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Synergenex|Megatron Type Godzilla]]. It was ''almost'' going to be retooled as a ''Legacy'' release of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] until the success of his [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|nemesis']] [[HasLab]] campaign prompted the Decepticon Emperor of Destruction to be moved to be another [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|Haslab funded project]].

: Grimlock and Wheelie are set to be [[Package refresh|reissued]] in [[2025]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Voyager Maximal Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock HATE gold plastic and dalmatian spots!]]
*'''Autobot Mirage & Maximal Grimlock''' (2-pack, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K40'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-13'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 29]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories'': [[Cyber-slash tail weapon#Generations|Cyber slash tail weapon]], sword
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' "Maximal Grimlock" is a retool of [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Generations|Dinobot]] from the same line, transforming from a robot mode based on Dinobot's ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon appearance into a ''[[Jurassic Park]]''-accurate ''Velociraptor'' in 28 steps. Grimlock features a new head based directly on Grimlock's (and therefore, Dinobot's) original ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' figure. Grimlock's hands have a [[5 mm post|5 mm port]] that can hold both his weapons and can close to hold objects. He also has 5 mm ports under his heels and one under his back-[[kibble]]. His tail can detach and split into two components: his Cyber Slash tail weapon, and his sword. If one chooses to, the 5 mm port on the hand or the hand's swivel joint can allow the Cyber Slash weapon to spin in his hand. The sword's tip is molded with the same texture as Grimlock's skin, presumably to better blend in as the tail tip in beast mode. Due to the Cyber Slash weapon connection, the sword cannot be held by other Transformers toys with traditional 5 mm port hands. The Cyber Slash weapon can store in robot mode by attaching to the same port as beast mode.

:Oddly for a modern ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' figure, Grimlock's ''Velociraptor'' mode features a deco that strays from the original ''Beast Wars'' toy and ''[[Transformers: Dinobots|Dinobots]]'' [[Grimlock (Dinobots)#Toys|Grimlock]]'s decoes and includes some particularly odd choices like leaving the fake "eyes" on the chest unpainted, but painting exactly ''half'' the knee section white, despite that portion being mostly concealed in beast mode.

:And in what can be considered a surprise, Grimlock is mentioned in Hasbro's official description for the figure to be inspired by the character's appearance in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''!<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-battle-across-time-collection-deluxe-wfc-k40-autobot-mirage-maximal-grimlock "Beast Wars: Uprising-inspired Maximal Grimlock toy converts from robot to raptor mode in 28 steps"]</ref> Even though his [[Beast mode#Beast Wars: Uprising|Beast Upgrade]] appearance was never shown.

:The nylon plastic used for Grimlock's shoulder joints, thigh joints, and forearms has been reported to yellow quickly over time.

:Revealed on [https://www.instagram.com/p/COvYKODJgGf/ #TransformersTuesday], Grimlock was released with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Mirage]] as a part of the "Battle Across Time Collection". Though similar to the ''Siege'' "Final Strike Figure Series", being exclusive multi-packs with package art that combines into a larger piece, the "Battle Across Time Collection" label is printed on the box. The two-pack is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US, and in the UK on Hasbro Pulse and several online retailers. Initially set for a [[January 29]], [[2022]] release by TakaraTomy, the 2-pack was delayed to March 2022.
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===''Classic Heroes Team''===
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Grimlock toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock feeling cute, might delete later!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Grimlock is a ''Rescue Bots''-style Rescan figure, featuring a simple conversion from robot mode to ''Tyrannosaurus rex''.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock no want to be crummy leg, me want to be the head!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (Core Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*'''3 of 6: [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-31'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 26]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': Tail gun
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on the ''Legacy Evolution'' Dinobots] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram.</ref>

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Core Class toys, Grimlock is a miniature version of the famous Dinobot leader, converting into a blocky ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. Part of his beast mode tail detaches to become a twin-barrelled gun in robot mode. Grimlock also forms the left leg for Volcanicus, the first combiner released within the Core Class scale. He's probably disappointed at not forming the torso... Similar to how [[Goryu (G1)|Goryu]] is the leader of the [[Dinoforce]], but only forms the left leg of [[Dinoking]]. Hmmm... Like Snarl, the underside of Grimlock's crotch features an H-shaped-ish port, most likely used for a foot panel like Monstructor/Dinoking does.

: Due to being connected with the frame that holds the dino body/arms and head, the combiner knee joint may cause it to bend up due to how (slightly) tight the construction is. While Grimlock's combiner peg can be attached to either of the thighs, he is ''only'' designed to attach to the left side, given the joint's placement, and the cavity on Grimlock's left robot foot providing clearance on the gestalt's thigh panels (the left half of Sludge's robot legs/rear tail).

: His stock photography is mistransformed, the legs can flip around to form a better-looking tail, reducing the amount of kibble hanging off his back section.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLLERvuq_I/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Grimlock from Evan Brooks]''

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[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''G2 Universe Grimlock''' (Leader Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Double-barreled blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the "Memo's collection" YouTube channel</ref>}}

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Walmart|Toxitron Collection]]'' "G2 Universe Grimlock" is a redeco of [[#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' Grimlock]], now featuring an eye-searing "tropical" striped color scheme. In keeping with the theme of the other members of this [[Walmart]]-exclusive collection, its colors are based off a redeco that had been proposed for the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]] but was ultimately never realized (see [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Notes|Notes]]).

: This version of the mold leaves the translucent plastic on his dino mode neck unpainted, revealing some previously-unseen mechanical detailing, keeping the deco even more in-line with the original toy. It also lacks a [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Wheelie figure]], which is a pity because we ''really'' wanna know how that would have shaken out.
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===Robosen Collector's Edition===
[[File:RobosenFlagshipGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock Auto-Converting Robot''' (2023)
**''Accessories:'' carrying case, galaxial rocket launcher, energon sword, crown, wall charger, USB-C to USB 2.0 cable, [[collector coin]]

:The third entry in [[Robosen]]'s series of G1-style ''Transformers'' robots, this Grimlock is a highly-interactive, programmable transforming robot. Made with 85 microchips, 37 servo motors, and a 6-axis IMU, and capable of speaking over 150 voicelines (all newly-recorded by [[Gregg Berger]]), Grimlock straddles the line between "toy" and "high-end showroom electronics" like the other Robosen robots... though it ''definitely'' leans more towards the latter, given that Robosen not only touts Grimlock as "The World's First Dual-form, Bipedal Walking Robot," but his regular asking price is also an absurd '''$1700'''. Using either voice commands or a companion iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, users can control Grimlock's movements by either using pre-programmed commands or creating movement routines of their own. From an aesthetic perspective, on the other hand, this Grimlock is essentially a 15" tall upscale of his Masterpiece figure, down to various sculpted details that were seemingly recreated 1:1.

:Grimlock is primarily powered by an internal lithium ion [[battery-powered motor|battery]], charged via a USB-C connection. Based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robosen Collector's Edition|Optimus Prime]], the LEDs for Grimlock's Galaxial Rocket Launcher and "energon sword" are likely powered by a replaceable CR 1220 3V battery.

:Like Optimus Prime before him, the voice command that triggers Grimlock's transformation is officially "[[convert]]", but "transform" works just the same. All told, Grimlock has 42 built-in voice commands he can respond to, from simple movement commands like turning left or right to actions like leaning forward and roaring in dino mode. Carried over from Robosen's [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Robosen|Bumblebee]] is "mini-theater" mode, a selection of longer pre-programmed action sequences with matching sounds, with sequences featuring Grimlock either by himself or with other Robosen G1 robots available to pick from. Considering that Robosen continually rolled out new commands and firmware updates for Optimus Prime for months after his release with no clear end date, Grimlock will more than likely receive additional commands for some time after his release.

:37 servo motors is definitely a ''lot'', but that effort was more so put into ensuring Grimlock can transform and remain balanced while doing so – compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing ''over a thousand dollars less'', Grimlock's robot mode lacks basic neck and wrist rotation, and his legs are incapable of rotating such that his feet can point any direction other than straight forward. Dino mode likewise has a notable sacrifice: while his ''T. rex'' neck can rotate a bit to the left or right and his head can look up and down, this comes at the cost of no arm articulation whatsoever.

:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Grimlock is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.

:Sadly, Grimlock shares the same inability to stand in robot mode without power as Optimus Prime – when turned off, Grimlock will lean forward and rest his robot arms and legs on the ground. Dino mode fares better, as he ''will'' stay standing up when he's powered off... but as his joints have now gone limp, he's liable to tip or slouch at the slightest bit of disturbance, so if you do decide to put him on display in this mode, make sure he's somewhere ''very'' stable.

:Grimlock's pre-programmed animation set assumes his rocket launcher is in his right hand and his sword in his left. There aren't any sensors to detect whether they and/or the crown are in place, so it's best to avoid, say, <s>transforming</s> converting Grimlock while they're in place. On a lighter note, Grimlock is capable of wearing the crown in both modes, meaning it no matter whether he robot or dino – Grimlock always king!

:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences (if Optimus Prime is anything to go by, at least), such as a head nod or a full mode conversion.

:Given this piece's fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can't protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Grimlock's knuckles and feet will almost certainly instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users of Optimus Prime have reported toppling issues due to a lack of traction. Grimlock ''is'' designed to be more stable thanks to his IMU, but heed caution all the same.

:Grimlock was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on July 19, 2023, with orders set to ship out from both Pulse and Robosen's own online store in late Fall 2023. When revealed, Grimlock was made available at a special introductory price of $1500 which lasted until September 30.
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===''Generations Comic Edition''===
[[File:Generations comic edition grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Me Grimlock going to join the Blue Man Group!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Double-barreled blaster, 3 swords, [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership|crown]]
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]] and [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging art), [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}</ref>}}<ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref><ref>[[May 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of [[#Studio Series|the ''Studio Series'' figure]], now colored to depict his appearance in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original ''Transformers'' comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The figure comes in a display box featuring the cover of "[[Repeat Performance!]]." Grimlock includes [[Dinobot Crown of Leadership|his crown]] from the comic, as well as a set of three swords. One sword is based on Grimlock's original toy sword, and incorporates the chipped blade which only [[José Delbo]] drew. (Of note, this sword is a completely different tooling than the sword intended for ''Studio Series'' Grimlock that is available with ''Studio Series'' Swoop. It's considerably smaller and has different detailing, and then of course there's the chipped blade.) The other two swords are intended for the ''[[Studio Series]]'' releases of [[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Sludge]] and [[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Dinobot Slug]], who do not come with swords.

:In an undocumented (and unintentional) feature, the crown can be stored securely in dino-mode by placing it inside the tail strategically oriented between the blue inner shin struts.

:When placed next to the rest of the ''Comic Edition'' assortment, the art on the side of the figures' boxes will form a small mural by [[Marcelo Matere]] of the characters brawling.
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AotpG2Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Oh great, he back. Me Grimlock thought me was rid of him for good! (And where me sword go off to now?)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G2 Universe Grimlock / Autobot Wheelie''' (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Grimlock (G2 Universe) & Wheelie''' (グリムロック (G2ユニバース) ＆ウィーリー)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-09'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[August 30]]
:*''Accessories:'' double-barreled blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro),<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref> [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[December 10]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmcMC9nNoA Transformers Age of the Primes Reveal | Dive into the Legacy of the Thirteen Primes | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with Mark Maher.</ref>}}
:Yet another redeco of his ''Studio Series'' toy, ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' "G2 Universe Grimlock" is colored in homage to the blue variant of [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' Grimlock]], complete with a big "AUTOBOT" tampograph on the tail. Grimlock's ''Studio Series'' partner [[Wheelie (G1)#Age of the Primes|Wheelie]] is also included in this release, now decoed like his depiction in "[[The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson]]".
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===''Swapticons''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dinobot Snarl / Grimlock''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Swapticons number'': '''3'''

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Grimlock transforms into the front half of a robotic ''Tyrannosaurus''. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Snarl (G1)#Swapticons|Dinobot Snarl]], though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. He features articulation at his shoulders.
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==Merchandise==
===''Decoy''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy ID number:''

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers'' toys during 1986, ''[[Decoy]]'' Grimlock is a red soft-rubber figure depicting him in his robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Decoy Grimlock at TFU.info]''

===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock see dead people.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (March 2001)
**''Act'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

:A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Grimlock's dinosaur mode was available in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: He comes with the [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]<ref>Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock figure.</ref> seen in the cartoon episode "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]", which... ''can'' sit on his head, but it's not a great fit and falls off at the slightest provocation, especially if you keep the hose attached. Speaking of, in the color version of the figure, the post on top of the helmet may be painted over, making it too thick to fit into the ''very'' small hole in the hose.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/SCFGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on clear Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SCF Grimlock metallic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (September 2001)
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Brainwave Transfer Device, stand

: The Grimlock PVC was re-released in the fourth act of the "Super Collection Figure" series, this time painted over entirely in metallics, with more toy-like gold replacing the yellow. He was available only as a rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]", packed at a ''presumed'' ratio of one in every ten cases. (This ratio was given for Secret Figures in later Acts, and it seems unlikely it would change.)

: It is unknown if he replaced a random figure in the lucky case, or was a consistent replacement for a specific one.

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===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock join Mechs Without Hats.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'', this version of the ''Super Collection Figure'' Grimlock mold was cast in translucent blue plastic and painted over, leaving his eyes and a stripe on the top of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] gimmick. This version lacks the Brainwave Transfer Device from the Japanese release, which, let's be honest, was probably for the best.

: This toy was sold on a blister card rather than blindpacked, and a collector card of the character was included instead of the stand.
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Grimlock bust.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|'''ME GRIMLOCK DEMAND TO KNOW WHERE ME GRIMLOCK'S LEGS ARE!''']]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)

: [[Hard Hero]]'s Grimlock is a 6.5 inches tall cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted after his cartoon appearance (complete with blue eyes) and holding a white energo-sword in his right hand. The bust was limited to 2500 pieces, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]]. Grimlock was number 9 in Hard Hero's main series of ''Transformers'' busts.
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===''MyClone''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Takara, 2003)
** ''ID number:'' '''MTF015'''
** ''Accessories:'' Grey display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Grimlock comes with a hexagonal grey display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other ''MyClone'' figure, though he stands out as rather unique about the Transformers MyClones, as he's the only one in alternate mode.
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===''Generation 1 Figure-Collection''===
[[File:Bottlecap grimlock.JPG|thumb|Me Grimlock in black-and-white movie...me feel like [[Godzilla]]!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''C-5'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Grimlock "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
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[[File:Titanium RM Grimlock.jpg|125px|thumb|Me Grimlock say boogie down!!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, sword, Autobot stand

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Robot Masters Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Grimlock''' (unreleased)
:*''Accessories:'' Autobot stand?
:The final ''[[Titanium Series]]'' catalogue listed a number of "Micro Figures" intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day. Right at the end of the checklist, after a number of current and (supposedly) upcoming 3" Robot Master toys, was Grimlock's name, with no further information or disambiguation. Was he to be a repaint? A new ''[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]'' or ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' mold? Or was his name just a typographical error? This is just one of life's great mysteries.
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Attacktix Grimlock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Me Grimlock can't move. [[The Last Stand|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Booster, 2007)

:Attacktix Grimlock is depicted in his ''Tyrannosarus'' mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he's facing.

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===''Transformers - Mini Bust''===
[[File:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in ''BIG TROUBLE!'']]
* '''Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

: A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.

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* '''War Within Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

[[File:Grimlock sdcc.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]
: War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Gwimwock no cutie, me king!]]
*'''Grimlock & Shockwave''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Shockwave]], ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions and an amusing "raised eyebrow" look on his face. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He has swivel joints at his shoulders and neck. He brings cuddly wuddly death.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Grimlock''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: In some countries outside of North America, Grimlock was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Grimlock.jpg|thumb|A head to match his ego.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2007)

: A 48-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Grimlock "transforms" into a gray vague approximation of a ''T. rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].
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===Sota Toys===
*'''Transformers Chess Set''' (<s>2007</s>)
:Two identical Grimlock pieces in dino mode were to be the Autobot-side Knights on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.
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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock am huuge hit with lady-bots!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Energo-sword

: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Grimlock's neck and arms. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his trademark energo-sword.

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[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Me Grimlock not appreciate recurring head trauma.]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''07'''

: Influenced by his [[evergreen]] design, this new Grimlock is part of the second wave of the line's 2018 relaunch. Gently push his precious little head to access one of three different faces: irritable, impatient, and incensed.
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===''Titan Warriors''===
*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack''' (2013)
:Available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this Grimlock is a 6" PVC [[Titan Heroes|Titan Warrior]] figure (similar to Bandai's ''Ultra/Sentai/Rider Hero, Movie Monster Series'') with articulated arms. He was packed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Unlike the other four, Grimlock never received an individual release.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Grimlock''' (2013)
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*'''Grimlock w/ Dino Head''' (2014)
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*'''5.5" Grimlock''' (2014)
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*'''5.5" Grimlock w/ Dino Accessories''' (2014)
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*'''Cybertron Edition 2-Pack''' (2014)
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===''EX Gōkin''===
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, energo-sword, stunner laser, galaxial rocket launcher, alternate head, display stand

: A 7-inch tall non-transforming Grimlock action figure was produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line. He comes with a number of extra hands as well as the energo-sword, double-barreled rifle and (non-firing) rocket launcher of the original toy. While his mold and paint details are heavily based on the original Generation 1 Grimlock toy, his proportions are cartoon-based and he includes an alternate blue-eyed headsculpt based on his [[:File:Grimhead.JPG|early cartoon head]].

::*''[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_grimlock.html More information on ''EX Gōkin'' Grimlock at Art Storm's official site]''
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===''Thrilling 30''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #19'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base

:A super-deformed Grimlock was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

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*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases

:The same Grimlock figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Shockwave]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans-Series6-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock say don't eat yellow lightsaber!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''10/12'''

: Part of the sixth and final assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Tap for mana?" Me Grimlock no just tap, me smash!]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader / Grimlock, Ferocious King''' (Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast|Wizards]], 2017)

: A [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this trading card was released as part of the "2017 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' HasCon Collection" three-card promo set, alongside "[[Nerf]] War" and "Sword of Dungeons & Dragons" cards. The card is reversible, depicting Grimlock in robot mode on one side ("Dinobot Leader") and his alternate mode on the other ("Ferocious King"), with each side having different stats and abilities. Each side of the card's flavor text features a different Grimlock quote: one from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and one from "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]". The card bears a silver border, indicating it is illegal to use in official ''Magic'' tournament play. Notably, unlike many similar cards, Grimlock doesn't "transform" to its other face, and instead is worded to "become" it, probably due for the sake of [[trademark]].
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===Kidrobot===
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]
====Enamel Pin Series====
*'''Grimlock''' ([[November 3]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 20
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Grimlock inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]'s ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'', albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]]. Unlike the rest of the characters in the series, Grimlock is depicted in dino mode! The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.
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*'''Grimlock Blue Metallic''' ([[November 3]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 80
:And speaking of which, a [[chase figure|chase]] pin of Grimlock was available, decoed in metallic blue. This deco doesn't seem to be from the comic.
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====Vinyl Mini Series====
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[November 14]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 2 in 24
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Grimlock receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Grimlock featured articulation in his tiny little dino shoulders.
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock Blue Metallic mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Someone at Kidrobot must really like Grimlock.]]
*'''Grimlock Blue Metallic''' ([[November 14]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 96
:Grimlock received another chase figure in the Vinyl Mini Series, again in metallic blue.
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1|...or maybe not.]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[November 14]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 2 in 24
:The Vinyl Mini Series figure for Megatron includes Grimlock's severed head as a handheld accessory, as seen in the issue "[[Everybody Hates Metroplex]]". The head is much smaller than the head of Grimlock's own mini figure.
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====Medium Figure Series====
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron medium.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[November 14]], [[2017]])
:*''Accessories'': Grimlock's head
:Megatron was scaled up to seven inches for the Medium Figure Series, and his decapitated Grimlock head accessory followed suit.
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[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Megatron medium exclusive.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[November 14]], [[2017]])
:*''Accessories'': Grimlock's head
:Released at the same time as the standard version, this variant of Megatron was limited to 200 pieces and exclusive to the Kidrobot online store. Megatron is now decoed in a lighter grey, as was Grimlock's head.
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====Vinyl Keychain Series====
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Grimlock Blue Metallic keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Grimlock Blue Metallic''' ([[December 1]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 24
:Grimlock was also released as part of the once again blindboxed Vinyl Keychain Series, now standing at about one to two inches. He included a keychain molded into his head and, due to his small scale, did not feature any articulation. Yet again he was a metallic blue chase figure... but this time, there was no regular grey Grimlock keychain!
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===Bouncing Ball Heads===
[[File:BouncingBallHead Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2017)
:"Bouncing Ball Head" Grimlock is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. Despite having a completely round head and a somewhat humanoid body shared by all figurines in this collection, Grimlock's tampographed face is based on a front view of his dino mode head, resulting in a very unsettling appearance. An Autobot logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.

:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique dark gray color.

:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' product.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock do splash damage.]]
*'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T21/T40'''
**''Stars: ''10

:'''Grimlock, Dinobot Leader''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.

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[[File:W2Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock not competitively viable!]]
*'''Grimlock, Powerful Commander''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T27/T46'''
**''Stars: ''9

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Grimlock, Powerful Commander is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Grimlock, Powerful Commander depicts [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus']] head and torso, which is formed by Grimlock in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Grimlock, Powerful Commander can be used to form Volcanicus, Fiery Champion with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Dinobot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Dinobots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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[[File:W5Clobber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Clobber''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T15/T46'''
**''Stars: ''4

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.

He is the only Titan Master in the game with 3 traits, due to being a Dinobot.
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===''Keshi Surprise''===
*'''Autobots''' (2018)

:The ''[[Keshi Surprise]]'' series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Grimlock (in his dino mode) was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple, and included a foil trading card / sticker.
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===Imaginarium Art===
[[File:ImaginariumGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Me Grimlock want to munch <s>metal</s> polystone!"]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)

:This 20-inch-tall statue set depicts Grimlock in his dinosaur mode and a slingshot-wielding Wheelie as they face off against five [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]]s. Only 150 were produced, with an MSRP of $2,100.
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===McDonald's===
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
:Released as part of the [[McDonald's]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], Grimlock is a stubby, [[super deformed]] little dino with fire coming out of his mouth. He has a light-up [[gimmick]] where pressing the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] on his back lights up his eyes and the fire effect.

:This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Grimlock (AOE)#McDonald's|Grimlock]] for the ''[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]'' promotion.
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===''ReAction''===
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (2020)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'' Energo Sword, Twin Laser Rifle

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Grimlock is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with five points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike most figures in the line, he comes with two accessories instead of just one, and both of this hands can hold an accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Grimlock comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (2022)}}</ul>

: This depiction of Grimlock, released in the fifth wave of the ''ReAction'' line, has him in his dinosaur mode, taking up a significantly larger chunk of cardback real estate and requiring a much deeper bubble.

: It retains the "five points of articulation" theme, as this figure lacks neck articulation, but instead has a jointed jaw for talky-talky or bitey-bitey action, which we can all agree is awesome. ''Jawsome'', if you will. We'll give you props for that, Super7.

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[[File:ReAct-toy Grimlock G2.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock G2''' (2022)}}</ul>

: This [[redeco]] of the above dino-mode Grimlock figure is now redone in rich blue, to match his ''Generation 2'' toy color scheme (well, his most well-known and well-distributed color scheme of the three he had, anyway). However, he still has the original Autobot faction symbol on his chest rather than the ''Generation 2'' version, which isn't ''not'' accurate to the original toy really, but still. Boo.

: He was released as part of the fifth round of [[Target]]-exclusive ''ReAction'' figures, alongside the similarly-toy-based "[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#ReActionGray|Galvatron G1]]" figure.

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock (Metallic)''' (2024)}}</ul>

: This redeco of dino-mode Grimlock featured metallic paint and was packaged in a G1-styled box with the original G1 [[package art|character art]]. It was released for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024, with leftover stock being available on the Super7 website the following week.

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock (Metallic)''' (2024)}}</ul>

: Dino-mode Grimlock was reissued with a metallic paintscheme... again... in wave eight, now on the standard ''ReAction'' style cardback.

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===Figural Bag Clip===
[[File:FiguralBagClip GrimlockDino.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2020)
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi dino mode Grimlock running towards you.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.

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[[File:FiguralBagClip GrimlockRobot.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock Alt. mode''' (2020)
:A second bag clip was also released, this time based on Grimlock's evergreen robot mode.

:It was one of two "chase" figures in the collection.
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===Mondo===
[[File:Mondo Grimlock Tiki Mug.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock Tiki Mug''' (2021)

:Released by Mondo, this tiki mug in the form of Grimlock's dinosaur mode is roughly 6.5 inches high and holds up to 18 oz of your favorite drink.

:The mug is handmade and its design was co-created by [[Ken Christiansen]].
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===''Pop!''===
[[File:Funko Pop Grimlock G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nice.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''69'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment and exclusive to both GameStop and the Emerald City Comic Con 2021, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Grimlock is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.

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*'''Grimlock''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
**''Rarity:''
***''Monochrome:'' '''Common'''
***''Static:'' '''Common'''
***''Glowing:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Chrome:'' '''Rare'''
***''Original:'' '''Epic'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Grimlock in the Funko style.
<center><gallery heights=200>
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_GRIMLOCK_MONOCHROME.gif|Me Grimlock want color back!
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_GRIMLOCK_STATIC.gif|Me Grimlock mastered ability of standing so incredibly still that me Grimlock become invisible to eyes.
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_GRIMLOCK_GLOW.gif|Me Grimlock have too much color!
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_GRIMLOCK_REDCHROME.gif|Me Grimlock bulletproof!
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_GRIMLOCK_ORIGINAL.gif|Me Grimlock HATE crypto ponzi scheme!
</gallery></center>
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*'''Freddy Funko as Grimlock''' (2024)
**''Rarity:'' '''Royalty'''
**''ID number:'' '''268'''

:Part of the second wave of the ''Pop! Digital'' segment, this regular-sized vinyl figure portrays [[Freddy Funko]] cosplaying as Grimlock. The body is also based on Grimlock's original toy, while the head incorporates Freddy's face to Grimlock's helmet.

:This figure also features a metallic finish and is limited to 2600 units and can only be acquired by collecting and redeeming digital tokens.
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===''Authentics''===
====Squeezelings====
*'''Grimlock''' (Series 2, 2023)
:''[[Squeezelings]]'' Grimlock is a non-posable figure made of soft plastic, released by [[Forever Clever]]. He was released in [[Blindpacking|blind bags]], or in a blister pack on his own.
===''ULTIMATES!''===
*'''Grimlock''' (ULTIMATES!, 2023)
**''Accessories'': [[Wheelie (G1)#ULTIMATES!|Wheelie]] figure, mind transfer helmet, apron, serving tray, 6 drinking glasses, fish, crown, 6 sets of dino forelimb claws

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]'' from [[Super7]], Grimlock is a 9-inch-tall non-transforming representation of his dinosaur mode. He includes a non-transforming Wheelie figure to ride him, and also representations of many of the accessories that were also included with the ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock toy above, including his serving tray with drinking glasses, a soft cloth waiter apron, the mind transfer helmet, and a crown. Never-before-seen accessories include 6 different interchangeable dinosaur "hands," and the fish that he held in "Grimlock's New Brain."

: Preorders for Grimlock (and the rest of Wave 2) opened on [[July 29]] 2021, and closed on [[August 27]], with the toys slated for shipping in summer 2022... a vague date Super7 missed by a full year.

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===''Zōteki''===
[[File:ZOTEKI-029-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Grimlock''' ([[2021]])
**''ID number'': '''029'''

:A collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and statue/replica brand [[Jazware]], ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]'' was added as a part of the ''[[Zōteki]]'' line alongside other iconic brands such as [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], to recreate some of the main "Generation 1" characters. The 29th figure of the ''Zōteki'' line is Grimlock in his dino mode.

:Each statue of the line features a connection point for it to be connected to the others, in order to form a battle scene.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Grimlock was slated to be one of the Bishop pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card King Grimlock and Coronation Starscream.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''King Grimlock & Starscream Set''' ([[November 1]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''31 & 32'''

:Released as part of the fifth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Grimlock and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in their regal finery from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]] and the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 film]] respectively, along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#31|Translation of King Grimlock's Transformers Character Card]]''

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[[File:Transformers Character Card Autobots and Primus.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Primus and Cybertron Army Set''' ([[February]], [[2025]])
**''ID number:'' '''101 & 102'''

:Released as part of the fourteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Primus]] in the form of his [[Primus#2010|"Creator" toy]] and the Generation 1 [[Autobot]]s (as represented by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], Grimlock, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Turbo Board]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#102|Translation of the Autobots' Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Minimates''===
*'''Grimlock''' (Series 2, 2022)
**''Accessories'': Energo sword, stand

:Part of the second wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Grimlock is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card.
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===Icon Heroes===
*'''Grimlock X Ironhide Retro Pin Set''' (2022)
: A hard enamel pin based on Grimlock's original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with an [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Icon Heroes|Ironhide]] pin.

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===Milestone===
*'''Grimlock''' (<s>2022</s>)
A statue-sized PVC figure of Grimlock was solicited by Diamond Select in 2022 but later canceled.
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===XM Studios===
[[File:XMStudiosGrimlockStatue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Apatosaurus was nowhere near as confusing as this.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2022)

:[[XM Studios]]' statue of Grimlock is nearly 40" tall, made of hand-painted porcelain. Grimlock has [[LED|light-up eyes]] and comes with alternate sets of arms that allow him to brandish his signature sword, gun, and... giant spiked mace? The mace and some of the color and detail choices on this statue suggest it mixes elements of both the G1 character and his [[Grimlock (AOE)|live-action movie counterpart]]. The set also includes a sculpted representation of Grimlock's dino mode that can be displayed next to the robot.

:399 pieces were produced, with a suggested price of about $1,900 US.

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===Yolopark===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (2024)}}</ul>

:Released as part of Yolopark's ''AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini Series'', this non-transforming kit of Grimlock in his dino mode can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. He features no accessories.

:Grimlock is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure.

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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock (Dino Mode)''' (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 02 - SOS'''
:*''Accessories:'' Three energon cubes, character card, back-mounted double-barrelled blaster''

:Released in the second wave of the ''Galaxy Version'' line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Grimlock is a snap-on model kit of his dinosaur mode. He stands slightly shorter than other figures in the line and has fewer accessories (no alternate hands, no stand), but in exchange, he gets three transparent white [[Energon cube]]s. His build is, fittingly, quite different from the rest of the figures in the line, necessitating almost half a page of the instruction sheet. He was available at a rate of 1/12 figures.

:Dino Mode Grimlock features a torso with tiny arms that can transform by splitting in half, which also serves as the backpack for his robot mode kit below.

:Strangely, the instructions and promotional shots show his legs as being assembled backwards, with the knees bending backwards, but the front of the box (which prominently features Grimlock) has them the normal way around. Fixing this is trivial - simply rotate the knees and feet.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock (Robot Mode)''' (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 02 - SOS'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (fists/weapon-holding, open-palm), Double-barrelled blaster, 2x reversible Autobot/Decepticon logo, spare balljoint, stand, character card

:This ''Galaxy Version'' kit of Grimlock is molded in his robot mode, based on his appearance in the G1 cartoon. He is built on a Standard Body skeleton, similar to his wavemates. He was available at a rate of 1/9 figures. His backpack is also reused from his dino mode torso.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock (Dino Mode) Secret Figure''' (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 02 - SOS'''
:*''Accessories:'' Three energon cubes, character card, back-mounted gun Wisdom transfer device, fire breath effect, fish''

:The line's secret figure is a redeco of Dino Mode Grimlock with extra accessories based on the episode [[Grimlock's New Brain]] and a shiny metallic finish. One of the new accessories is his helmet (here called the Wisdom transfer device) albeit without the hose, and the other is the fish from the end of the episode. Additionally, he has red eyes instead of the normal blue. He was available at a rate of 1/36 figures.

:This Secret Grimlock shares the misassembled legs of his normal version, although there's no shots of him with them the right way around on the packaging. However, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s6n-9mgQM0 this official short] from the Blokees YouTube channel has them on the right way (note the red eyes and metallic finish!).
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=====Defender=====
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 03 - Heavy Metal War'''
:*''Accessories'': Energo Sword

:One of the six headline figures for the third ''Galaxy Version Defender'' line, this kit of Grimlock is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy Version'' kits, but still articulated. He comes with his signature Energo Sword.
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Special Galaxy Type Grimlock''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 03 - Heavy Metal War'''
:*''Accessories'': Energo Sword

:One of the four chase figures of the line, the "Special Galaxy Type" Grimlock is a metallic redeco of the figure above, and he also features thoroughly painted details and some added tampos to make him more accurate to the show. One chase variant is guaranteed per case, meaning this Grimlock appears in five out of every twelve cases.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Special Armor Type Grimlock''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 03 - Heavy Metal War'''
:*''Accessories'': Energo Sword, Swoop Wing Pack

:The "Special Armor Type" version of the Grimlock kit is an alternate version of the Special Galaxy Type chase figure, decked out in metallic paint. Grimlock also features a metallic toy-based red eyes/neck joint, his Energo Sword was painted to represent the "heated up" effect, and he comes with Swoop acting as his Wing Pack. Unlike the chase variant above, this Grimlock has an '''''even''''' slimmer pull rate of 1 in every 144 boxes, or once per twelve cases.
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====Shining Version====
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[[File:Blokees-TF-SV-02-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|If Me Grimlock's eye shine red, time for you to run from me Grimlock!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock (Robot Mode)''' (Shining Version, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (fists/weapon-holding, open-palm), Double-barrelled blaster, Energo Sword, 2x reversible Autobot/Decepticon logo, spare balljoint, stand, character card, sword, [[Energon cube]]

:Released as part of the second wave of [[Blokees#Shining Version|Shining Version]] (dubbed Shining 1985), Grimlock is a redeco of his above robot mode figure. He has modified paint detailing (including on his forearms, crotch, and legs), his chest is now cast in a transparent orange, but his most notable new feature is that his inner skeleton's torso lights up (by shaking it or at least flick onto one of his torso parts), illuminating his eyes and chest. In addition to this slew of changes, he features two translucent eye parts (both toy and cartoon-based) for the builder to choose from, and comes with an [[Energon cube]] in pink and his iconic sword in red. He was available at a rate of 1/6 figures.

:Although the construction seems to be a one-way method, the eye parts can be swapped. However, as the head's connection is fairly tight upon assembling, this can be modified by reducing the length of the pegs on both the head and the visor, making it easier to pry them apart.
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===Universal Studios===
* '''Grimlock Popcorn Bucket''' (2023)
[[File:Grimlock Universal Studios Bucket.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Eric Idle|“For very stupid people: when we film these things, the animated little fragger isn’t really there.”]]]]
Originally debuting at Universal Studios Beijing in 2023 before being brought to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2024, this [[Super-deformed]] Grimlock bucket features light up eyes and mouth laser and a working jaw, with a compartment for popcorn being located in his back.
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==Notes==
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* Grimlock was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "[[:File:DiacloneGrimlock.jpg|Dinosaur Robo Tyrannosaurus]]". The only differences between this incarnation and the ''Transformers'' release are that the ''Diaclone'' version has a silver-chromed sword and a blue crotch piece rather than red, as well as coming with a green-and-black Diaclone pilot figure.
* The original ''Diaclone'' commercial for the mold that became Grimlock showed him spewing fire from his mouth. So much for truth in advertising!
* There is (or ''was'') [[:File:Grimlock Natural History Museum.JPG|a Grimlock toy]] placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the {{w|Natural History Museum}} in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]; oddly, this doesn't make him the [[Slag (G1)|only one]]. Sadly, however, he has since been removed from the display. Boo!
* Despite being released in three different color schemes during the ''Generation 2'' toyline, a piece of recolored card artwork—seemingly from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee—surfaced on [[eBay]] in the early 2000s (alongside recolored artwork of [[:File:G2SwoopArtwork.jpg|Swoop]] and [[:File:G2SludgeBoxart.jpg|Sludge]]), showing what may have been an intended fourth version of the Grimlock toy for that line. In 2020, the "tiger Grimlock" color scheme reappeared battling [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] on a piece of unused ''Generation 2''-era promotional art sold by Heritage Auctions (stated by them as being made for a book, but possibly intended as art for a puzzle given its dimensions), solidifying its legitimacy. The deco would eventually delight fans when it came to fruition on "Toxitron Collection" Grimlock in [[2023]].
* [[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his ''Beast Wars'' "Attack Specialist" function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks' appearances in the [[3H Productions]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe: The Wreckers]]'' comics suggest he is a new, unrelated character.
* A working name for the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was "[[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]]", according to various early store listings.
* The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' toyline]] was originally created by [[Hasbro]] for release as a special new-mold addition for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], and was intended to represent Generation 1 Grimlock. However, it wasn't and it didn't for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form "[[Mega-Dinobot]]") only in the ''Energon'' toyline, which had combination as a central theme.

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Camelot

2025-04-11T05:49:21Z

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'''Camelot''' is a <s>silly place</s> castle in [[United Kingdom|England]].

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
In [[543]], Camelot was considered to be a more cosmopolitan area than the rural lands ruled by Sir [[Aetheling the Red]] and Sir [[Wigend of Blackthorn]], where such things as women's fashion lagged at least a year behind.

Although several [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s journeyed back to this time period, they did not visit Camelot. Perhaps they thought it was a silly place. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}}

===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{locationstub|{{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}}}

==External links==
*{{w|Camelot}} at Wikipedia

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Merlin

2025-04-11T05:47:56Z

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[[File:TLK Merlin.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Greetings, Master of Cybertron. I am Merlin. People call me the Mage of Flowers. Just call me Merlin. I don't care for formalities.]]

'''Merlin''' is a <s>wizard</s> drunkard, womanizer, and charlatan in [[Camelot]].

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
:''Actor'': [[Stanley Tucci]]
{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Umezu]] (Japanese dub)|[[Bernard Alane]] (European French dub), [[Jacques Lavallée]] (Canadian French dub), [[Lutz Mackensy]] (German dub), [[Antonio Sanna]] (Italian dub), [[Jorge Lucas]] (Portuguese dub), [[Pep Antón Muñoz]] (Castilian Spanish dub), [[Óscar Gómez]] (Latin-American Spanish dub)}}
[[File:TLK Knight gives staff.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Remember to believe in magic, or I'll ''kill you''.]]

Merlin was believed by many, including [[King Arthur]], to be a wizard of great power. However, he possessed no actual mystical abilities and was a drunkard and womanizer. When the king called on him to aid in his battle against the [[Saxon]]s, Merlin took a detour, while sipping copious amounts of alcohol, to visit a hidden Cybertronian ship. He was one of the few who knew of the Knights of Iacon on Earth and had kept their secret. He told his story to them, begging them to help him change the world for the better, even offering to give up wine and money, but not women. He compared the bravery of Arthur and his men to the Cybertronians and their battle to the loss of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Moved by his words, the knights bequeathed him a Cybertronian [[Staff of Merlin|staff]] before combining into the mighty [[Dragonstorm]], who Merlin led to the battlefield.

The beast made short work of King Arthur's enemies. The staff also bonded to Merlin's DNA, allowing only he and those of his bloodline to wield it and charging him to protect it when a great evil would come for it. The staff gave Merlin access to highly advanced science beyond human comprehension, which was known as [[magic]] at the time. When he died, he was buried with the staff in a Cybertronian ship at the bottom of the ocean to protect it, with the knights themselves taking up sentry over his [[Merlin's sarcophagus|sarcophagus]].

[[Viviane Wembly]], his last descendant and an English Literature professor who knew his legend extensively, believed that Merlin did not even exist until her ancestry was revealed to her by Sir [[Edmund Burton]]. She later found his sarcophagus within the Knights' ship and retrieved the staff from his decomposed body. Unfortunately, the disoriented knight [[Skullitron]] awoke and, in an attempt to protect the staff, wound up destroying Merlin's remains. Viviane would eventually fulfill Merlin's duty and protect the staff and save Earth from its original owner, [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
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==Notes==
*Merlin's actor, Stanley Tucci, previously played KSI CEO [[Joshua Joyce]] in ''Transformers: Age of Extinction''. In the months leading up to the film, it was believed Tucci was set to reprise his role as Joyce in ''Transformers: The Last Knight'', until the film's release revealed he had been cast as a new character.
**Similairly most of the foreign dubs followed suit by casting Joshua Joyce's dub VA's as Merlin.
*The Witwiccan family tree gives Merlin's wife as [[Viviane]], better known as the {{w|Lady of the Lake}}. In Arthurian lore, she imprisoned Merlin in either a tree or under a great stone after getting Merlin to teach her his secrets.
*His sarcophagus bears the phrase "chan fhaod neach a thae" in Gaelic and "namine erit" in Latin.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Merlin''' (マーリン ''Mārin'')
*''Korean:'' '''Merlin''' (멀린 ''Meollin'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Merlin''' (梅林 ''Méilín'')

==External links==
*{{w|Merlin}} at Wikipedia

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Joe Leahy

2025-03-01T22:16:55Z

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{{disambig3|Joe}}
[[File:JoeLeahyFreakazoid.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|This wiki page is dedicated to Mrs. Ashley Huggbees of Fullers Earth, Arizona, because we like saying the word "Huggbees". Go ahead, try it. Huggbees.]]

'''Joe Leahy''' is an American voice actor. He is best known for narrating ''Freakazoid!'' and the Grey Ghost episode of ''[[Batman]]: The Animated Series''.

==Voice roles==
===''The Transformers''===
* [[Melkorr]]
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0494985/ Joe Leahy at the Internet Movie Database]

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Army-building

2025-02-07T11:35:41Z

BNSF1995: /* The Transformers cartoon */

{{cleanup|July 2021|Inconsistent structure. Should be ''either'' toy-centric ''or'' fiction-centric. Right now, it's both, with little rhyme or reason.}}
[[File:Armies of Terrorcons Seacons Sparkdashers Guardminders Autoroopers Guardians Overcharges.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|You don't wanna know how much this costs.]]
'''Army-building''' (also '''troop-building''') is a nickname for a toy-collecting habit that involves buying multiple identical toys which represent generic or mass-produced characters (for example, [[Cobra]] soldiers or ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' [[stormtrooper (SW)|stormtroopers]]), with the intent of displaying them as an imposingly large cohesive unit. Some army-builders have hundreds of figures, arranged in elaborate dioramas or military-style formations.

The practice is somewhat less-common in ''Transformers'' fandom than in other fandoms, primarily due to the relative lack of mass-produced, identical, "generic" units, but there are notable exceptions. Perhaps due to the relative dearth of toys representing multiple generic characters, some fans amass armies of non-generic characters (like the [[Jumpstarter]]s).

==Generation 1==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
Generation 1 offers many possibilities for army building, usually by using multiple figures of named characters to represent an army of similarly designed drones.

[[File:Scourge and Sweeps.jpg|thumb|A typical example of the victim of [[Hasbro|somebody's]] [[To sell toys|evil plan]].]]
*The [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|pilot mini-series]] featured a fleet of nameless [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] colored differently from [[Starscream (G1)|the]] [[Thundercracker (G1)|primary]] [[Skywarp (G1)|three]]. Two decades later, [[Air Warrior|toys of these "Air Warriors"]] were finally made in the form of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' [[Plastic|PVC]] figures. They were sold in multi-packs featuring three identical Air Warriors alongside the aforementioned three named Seekers.
**Additionally, generics with identical colors to the original three would sometimes appear within the SAME SCENE as the original three, technically making Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker army builders as well.
**[[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] and [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] are also a good match for plenty of Air Warriors, though that would be somewhat pricey.
*The [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] can be represented by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]. This is probably the cheaper option than using multiples of the ''actual'' drone-unit Insecticon toys [[Salvo (G1)|Salvo]], [[Zaptrap]], and [[Shothole]] (especially since the orignal Insecticons are frequently reissued), and more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] to boot.
*Multiple [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] toys can represent the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. Similarly, multiple [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] toys can represent [[Cyclonus's Armada|his armada]]. In both cases, the main character and his nameless henchmen may be represented by different releases.
*Multiples of [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] can be used to represent the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. This works particularly well with this figure, as Gnaw received very little characterization in most official fiction.
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*The [[Guardian robot]]s/[[Dark Guardian]]s are potential army builders, though as an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] they would be costly ones.
*[[Kremzeek]] could be considered an army builder, albeit a costly one, as he has only been released as a pack-in with the large [[Autorooper]], the [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Reflector]] three-pack, and ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] toys.
*Though there are multiple [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]], each one has a different [[character model]], and thus using multiple [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] figures to represent them is not common. While Wreck-Gar's original toy can't really ride himself well, his [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers .282010.29|Reveal the Shield toy]] can and is designed for it, as are its retools [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]] and [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]].

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
In ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'', [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] demonstrated the ability to create temporary duplicates of himself.

===''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon===
''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' was good to army builders, as it provided several good opportunities.

*The [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] had multiples of all the limb-units; [[Turtler]] was the only non-cloned individual of the group. Thankfully, the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of the original toys are identical to the [[Hasbro]] versions, reducing the need for costly importing.
*The [[Sparkdash]] [[Javil]], [[Guzzle (Masterforce)|Guzzle]], and [[Sizzle (Masterforce)|Sizzle]] are all drones with multiple copies. Though Javil and Guzzle's toys are colored differently from their [[Firecon]] doppelgangers, the ''Masterforce'' cartoon gave all three Sparkdash the Hasbro colors, making for cheap army-building for those who'd rather be [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] with their hordes.
*Legions of black [[Guardminder]] drones appeared, led by a single golden one. The black drones can be represented by [[Fasttrack (G1)|Fasttrack]], while the leader can be his redeco [[Black Roritchi]]. However, while collecting a single Black Roritchi wouldn't be too hard, as he comes with BlackZarak ([[Gold Plastic Syndrome|just be careful, okay?]]), collecting an army of Fasttrack toys, which were only sold packaged with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], would be expensive. Fortunately, the ''Earthrise'' toyline would release Fasttrack as an individual deluxe class figure, with a subsequent gold repaint in the ''Generations Selects'' line as head honcho Black Roritchi.

===2005 IDW continuity===
*The [[Centurion droids]] are a fairly classic army-builder, though, as usual, an expensive one that comes with a lot of accessories you don't really want multiples of.
*During [[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]], the [[Machination]] sent multiple [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] clones after [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]. However, there is no toy of Sunstreaker in that particular form, let alone as a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], requiring a substitution. There are also multiple Sunstreaker bodies in black, white and red; though there are no ''Transformers'' toys of these, if one were so inclined they could track down the ''[[Diaclone]]'' red and white <s>Sunstreakers</s> Countach LP500S. Alternatively, the [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] [[retool|version]] of Sunstreaker's ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy ''has'' been produced in [[Sideswipe (G1)#Universe (2008)|those]] [[Red Alert (G1)#Generations|three]] [[Sideswipe (G1)#Timelines|colors]], although the prospect of an army of [[BotCon 2010]] Sideswipes takes this page to an entirely new level of prohibitively expensive. The ''Masterpiece'' version of Sunstreaker has made this a little easier, between himself, [[Cordon]], [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and the G2 version of Sideswipe—if you don't mind the latter staying in vehicle mode all the time. Also, the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] version of Sunstreaker was redecoed as Cordon and Spin-Out in the [[Generations Selects (toyline)|''Selects'']] toyline.
*[[:File:MTMTE24 cvrA.jpg|Cover A]] of ''[[Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4]]'', as well as various other panels, draw the [[Ammonite]]s as using the designs of the [[Mini-Con Assault Team]], making the team an army-builder.
*''[[Earthfall Part 5: I Dream of Wires]]'' features [[Seeker clone|an army of clones]] of [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust.]]

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]]'' [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|#3]] features a pack of [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] units.

===''Timelines''===
{{Note|''Timelines'' toys are all [[BotCon|convention]] or [[Transformers Collectors' Club|collectors' club]] exclusives, which can give attempts to army build with them a rather prohibitive pricetag.}}
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*The [[Virulent Clone]] [[exclusive]]s of [[BotCon 2005]] were army builders, and in fact were only sold in pairs.
*[[BotCon 2009]] featured an [[Sweep (G1)#Timelines|exclusive three-pack]] of Sweeps.
*Similarly, [[BotCon 2010]] featured an [[Sharkticon (species)#Timelines|exclusive three-pack]] of Sharkticons.
*[[BotCon 2013]]'s comic showed [[Starscream (MW)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (MW)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]], [[Prowl (MW)|Prowl]], and [[Sandstorm (MW)|Sandstorm]] leading hordes of drones based on their Generation 1 counterparts' ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' toys.
*As a shared bodytype, [[BotCon 2014]]'s 2-pack of [[Pounce#Timelines|Pounce-type]] and [[Wingspan#Timelines|Wingspan-type]] clones can be army built as the named and unnamed [[Dread Pirate Crew]] from [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball's]] ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]''. Or indeed unnamed cannon-fodder resulting from the blueprints being sold on the black market.
*The [[BotCon 2015]] comic showed hordes of [[Waruder]] mechs: [[Parasite]]s, [[Mudfighter]]s, [[Storm Rider]]s, and [[Paralyzer]]s.

===''Kiss Players''===
The [[Earth Defense Command]]'s [[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]] had 48 of the human-created [[Autorooper]] models in service. In what can only be a move designed to encourage army-building, the large Autorooper toy came with a decal sheet with specialized markings for ''all 48 units'', not simply the ones given to pack-in pilot character [[Atari Hitotonari|Atari]]'s Autorooper.

===''Alternators''/''Binaltech''===
With the introduction of the [[Genetronic Translink System|GT System]] in that series' fiction, [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] can inhabit four bodies in unison, so some collectors might take to buying all four Smokescreen [[variant]]s (or, more precisely, both Smokescreen variants and both Smokescreen GT variants) to represent him in his four bodies at once.

===e-HOBBY toy bios===
*E-HOBBY exclusive [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] is a [[Quintesson]] military product with multiple units available. This back story, along with the multiple different faction [[insignia]]s he is packaged with, encourages army building, though like the Guardian Robots he would be costly to collect.
*[[Megaplex]]'s Collector's Edition bio describes him as "one of a series" of Megatron clones, making him a possible army-builder. Naturally, though, the e-HOBBY Megaplex toy, similar to Overcharge, would not be easy to army-build. On the other hand, it's pretty dang similar to G1 Megatron, meaning one could use him, and the original ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Megaplex shouldn't be too hard to find.

===''Legends Spin-Off''===
*''[[Transformers United|United EX]]'' [[Straxus (G1)#United EX|Rollermaster]] was used to represent the entire [[Rollermaster Corps]], a legion of spare bodies and slaves and for the twin Straxuses to use for their own evil deeds.

===''Golden Lagoon''===
*''Golden Lagoon'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Starscream]]'s lack of any Starscream-specific features makes the figure suitable - but expensive - for army-building ''Golden Lagoon'' Skywarp and Thundercracker.

===''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga===
*You can build up the [[Megatron Corps]] by purchasing six of any version of Megatron.

===''Generations Selects'' comic===
*Some of the [[Battle Masters]] such as [[Soundbarrier]], [[Smashdown]], [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]], and [[Doublecrosser (Earthrise)|Doublecrosser]] can be purchased in bulk to represent the [[Selector]]s in the comic.
**The [[Pteraxadon]] Battle Masters can be similarly bought in bulk as well, to represent the pack seen in [[Abominus comic 1]].

==Beast Era==
===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
The [[Scorpion Corps]] could be built with numerous [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] toys, if one considers the minor differences between the two characters to be simply due to an artistic interpretation of the character model. Considering how other characters have been... stylized in these mangas, it might not be much of a stretch.

===''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon===
Multiple ships in the Cybertron fleet share a design with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], which would undoubtedly make him the most expensive army builder of them all.

===''Beast Wars Neo'' comic===
The [[Blentron]]s [[Elphaorpha]], [[Drancron]], and [[Latolata]] have many duplicates.

===''Beast Machines''===
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The [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' are undoubtedly the most popular army builders from the Beast Era, possibly from all of Transformers, with virtually every Vehicon representing thousands of identical drones. ([[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] was the main exception.)

The [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Machines'' cartoon]] featured legions of [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]], [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]], [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]], and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] drones, each commanded by a general. Note that the [[character model]] for Tankor was much closer to the [[Tank Drone]] toy.

''The Wreckers'' comic "[[Departure]]" further featured drones of [[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]], [[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]], [[Spy Streak]], and [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]]. Additionally, an on-model depiction of the original toy for Tankor was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to represent [[Quake's drones|drones]] for [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] (who had the same bodyform, but in different colors).
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==''Universe''==
The 2003 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' comic "[[Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming]]" featured multiple [[Piranacon (Universe)|Piranacons]], toys which would be eventually released by [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] as new decos of the original [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]].

==Unicron Trilogy==
The Unicron Trilogy offers multiple possibilities for army building.

===''Armada''===
[[File:Deadend Drone General Armada Toys.jpg|thumb|Corner pocket.]]
In ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', [[Unicron]]'s interior is patrolled by swarms of [[Dead End Drone]]s, commanded by [[Dead End General]] units. This was originally an expensive toy to army-build, being a pack-in with the [[Unicron|$50 Unicron toy]] (though eventually some Target stores clearanced them for as little as $13). In the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Galaxy Force]]'' toy line though, the fourth [[Micron Booster]] assortment featured "Bug Drones" at a mere 300 yen a pop (very roughly $3). Unfortunately, the [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] boxes meant you either had to buy opened samples, or an entire case of twelve toys to ensure getting a single Dead End Drone... and the General came only one per every ''two'' cases.

===''Energon''===
''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' offers the largest number of potential army builders of the Unicron Trilogy.

*In both the ''Energon'' [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|cartoon]] and [[Transformers: Energon (comic)|comic]] continuities, the Decepticons send thousands of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] drones to combat the Autobots and steal raw energon ore. In the comic continuity, these drones were based on four living, fully-sparked Decepticons: [[Battle Ravage]], [[Cruellock]], [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]. In the cartoon continuity, the four drone-types also had color-changed variants sold as limited-retail toys. Hasbro would introduce another small Terrorcon to the mix: [[Doom-Lock (Energon)|Doom-Lock]], who was later established as a mass-produced drone via [[Ask Vector Prime#Swindle's Spiel|Swindle's Spiel]].
*In the cartoon, there were also countless identical [[Omnicon]]s split among the three body types; [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]], [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] and [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]. The fourth Omnicon type from the cartoon, [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], however, was a unique being, serving as the Omnicons' "queen bee". In the comic series, the Omnicons never became mass-produced Transformers.
*The [[bio]] for [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] says he is the commander of the "[[Guardians of Cybertron]]", though nothing has ever come forward to indicate just what that group is made up of. Hasbro representatives at [[OTFCC 2004]] indicated that they had intended for groups of Omega Sentinels to appear in the cartoon, but ultimately not even ''one'' did, just the original iteration of the mold, [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. No canon has specifically made the Omega Sentinel toy, a clear [[homage]] to the [[Guardian robot|Guardian Robots]] of Generation 1, an army-builder. However, Hasbro's original intent and the Generation 1 allusion has led some fans to collect several of him.

===''Cybertron''===
''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' offers a few good army building opportunities.

[[File:Scrapmetal Cybertron Toys.jpg|thumb|Joe's Apartment 2099]]
*Technically a Terrorcon, [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] is an excellent army builder from the ''Cybertron'' franchise. In the Takara line, it was available in three different colorations; red, yellow, and blue. Hasbro would later release both the red and yellow versions in their own line, but blue remained exclusive to the ''Galaxy Force'' toyline, ramping up his secondary market value outside of Japan.
*The inhabitants of [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] are represented by hundreds of [[Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version|gray clones of Sideways]] and [[Laserbeak drone (Cybertron)|attack bird-bots]]. Both are cost-prohibitive army-builders, as the "Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version" was a DVD pack-in exclusive in Japan (and DVDs are not cheap there even without limited-edition toys packed in), and the only way to collect a horde of Laserbeak drones was by buying multiples of the Voyager-class [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] toy (which is still less expensive than the Noisemazes).
*Throughout the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|cartoon series]], "clones" of the [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] toy are seen both as part of the civilian Autobot ranks hiding on [[Earth]] and inhabiting [[Velocitron]]. These were never seen in robot mode, and sometimes came in red and yellow varieties as well as the toy's blue (no red or yellow versions of the toy exist, though the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Swerve (Universe)|Swerve]] toy ''is'' a red-colored pre-''Cybertron''-[[retool]] version of the mold). This doesn't exactly inspire too many to army-build him, but the canon is there to support it.

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==Live-action film series==
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The video games and subsequent comics for the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|live-action movie universe]] feature numerous models of [[Drone|mass-produced robots]] for both the Decepticons and Autobots. Though there are several toys based on these models (designed primarily for the version of the game for the [[PlayStation]] 2 and 3, [[Xbox]] 360, [[Wii]], and PC), the accuracy of the toys' coloration and head design ''to'' the game models varies, but most are geared towards being the Decepticon drones. Interestingly enough, the toys that got [[redeco]]ed were given original decos, not opposite-side game-decos.

*[[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]'s toy is nearly-accurate to the console game's Decepticon Swindle drones.
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]]'s toy has the Decepticon drones' deco, but the face is only somewhat like the Autobot face, leaning towards a more unique design.
*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]'s toy is only barely accurate to the drone design, owing to timing issues. In the game, both Autobot and Decepticon versions are primarily white. The non-lenshead makes it a little more Autobotty, though.
*[[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] is fairly accurate to the [[Class Alpha drone unit|Decepticon version]] of the drone.
*Both versions of [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] are similarly very close to the Decepticon [[Class Beta drone unit|Class Beta]] and [[Constructicon Warrior]] drones' designs.
*In the movie comics, [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]] lent his form to a series of L.M.-1 drones.

{{note|[[Dirt Boss (ROTF)|Dirt Boss]] and [[Deadlift]] have identical bodytypes to the [[Scrapper (Movie)|Scrapper]] drones. However, since they have different names and bios, they don’t technically count as [[canon]]ical army-building candidates. But if you want to build armies of Dirt Bosses and Deadlifts or unofficially repurpose them as Scrappers, go ahead. We're not stopping you.}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Potentially, every [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] from the movie is an army builder, because multiple characters with the same body model are either destroyed, merged into Devastator, or are fighting the army at the same time.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*Multiple Autobots of [[Roller (DOTM)|Roller]]'s design are seen aboard the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]''. Like many of the potential army builders on this page, having to actually army-build Roller is an expensive proposition since Roller was only sold as a pack-in with the ''Ark'' playset.
*The tiny [[Lensmeter Decepticon]]s seen attending to [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in the movie share their design with [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]].
*The [[Dread (DOTM)|Dreads]] can be portrayed by multiple [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]]s with the metal hair in different positions. They're later joined by ''The Last Knight'' [[Berserker]], and ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Crowbar]] and Crankcase.
*A fleet of [[Orbital Assault Carrier]]s is shown invading [[Chicago]].

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:Studio-Series-MV4-Deluxe-Shadow-Raider.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"You're going to pull my head off and give it to Lockdown, aren't you?"]]
*The [[Knight Ship]] is guarded by a pack of [[Steeljaw (AOE)|Steeljaws]]. ''[[Studio Series]]'' would later give us the [[Shadow Raider]]s, despite them being redecos of their boss [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].
*An army of [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] toys can be used to represent many of the vehicles used by [[Cemetery Wind]]. However, that would be rather difficult, seeing as the only toys are either part of a rather expensive [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]] multi-pack or a hard to find [[tail-ender]].
*Multiple [[Insecticon (Movie)|Insecticons]] were seen in the KSI headquarters.
*Multiple [[Stinger (AOE)|Stingers]] can be used to represent the mass-produced units seen in the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Mobile Game]].
*The Vehicons can also bolster [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s ranks, but we have already mentioned that would be difficult. Fortunately, ''Studio Series'' would give us [[KSI Boss]]es redecoed from [[Nitro Zeus]]. And while their toys do not necessarily match their on-screen portrayals due to being redecoed from Stinger, the [[KSI Sentry|KSI Sentries]] can make useful army-builders nonetheless.

===''Bumblebee''===
*''Studio Series'' [[Thrust (Movie)#Generations|Thrust]] can be used to represent any of [[generic]] Seekers in addition to the official character.

===''Rise of the Beasts''===
*''Studio Series'' [[Freezer#Studio Series|Freezer]] and [[Novakane#Studio Series|Novakane]] can be bought in bulk to stand in for the many [[Sweep (ROTB)|Sweeps]] that appear as part of [[Unicron]]'s army.
*Multiple [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]] can be seen scurrying around in the film's introduction and final battle.

==''Animated''==
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*''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] had multiple [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clones]] of varying colors. In "[[Transformers Comic issue 17#Dino-MIGHT!|Dino-MIGHT!]]", they were all colored like him, making him an army builder. There were also sparkless, inanimate clone bodies colored like him in "[[A Fistful of Energon]]".
*[[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]'s multiple VR clones from "[[Human Error, Part II]]" make Electrostatic Soundwave an army builder.
*[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotrooper]]s are an all-identical Autobot police force. Figures were made available at [[BotCon 2011]], featured in an exclusive three-pack.
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==Aligned continuity family==
===''Prime''===
[[File:PrimeVehiconToys.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Steve Convention]]
*The ''Prime'' toyline has a plethora of [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]] toys, based on the generic Decepticon model in the cartoon.
*The [[MECH Commando|MECH Trooper]] that came with the Bumblebee vs. Starscream Entertainment Pack is technically an army builder, since you see multiples in the show, but you'd have to buy multiple Bumblebees and Starscreams to get more than one of them.
*Any of [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s ''Prime'' figures can be used to represent the [[Starscream clone (Prime)|Starscream clone]]s from the show.
*The [[Arms Micron]] [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]] is an army-builder, because Unicron had the ability to multiply himself in the show.
*[[Cyberverse (toyline)#Commander Class 2|Cyberverse Commander]] [[Hardshell#Prime|Hardshell]] can be used to build an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] army.

===''Rescue Bots''===
[[File:Morbot rescan rb2016.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The only Con in the village.]]
*[[Doctor Morocco]] produced multiple [[MorBot]]s in ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', making any of the resulting MorBot figures potential army-builders. However, the transforming Rescan figure is the most viable, being the only one not packed as part of a set. (''Nobody'' needs to army-build Bumblebee or Graham Burns...)

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)===
*Many [[Caretaker Mini-Con]]s sharing [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]]'s design were shown aboard ships, particularly in the episodes "[[Deep Trouble (RID)|Deep Trouble]]", "[[Portals]]", "[[Decepticon Island (Part 1)]]" and "[[Decepticon Island (Part 2)]]". This makes any version of Fixit an army-builder.
*Multiple [[Major Mayhem]]s were shown under the command of [[Stockade (RID)|Stockade]], essentially making him an army-builder. There's also a command unit who bears a slight resemblance to [[Volcano (RID)|Volcano]]...who is an Autobot. However, Major Mayhem is in a two-pack with [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and may be expensive because you have to buy multiple Bumblebees to get multiple Major Mayhems.

==''Generations''==
===''Combiner Wars''===
*At [[Toy Fair 2015]], a member of the ''Transformers'' design team commented that [[Viper#Toys|Viper]] was designed to be a generic-style Transformer like the [[Omnicon]]s with the intent that fans army-build him. Whilst he has no fiction of his own, this army-building reputation comes from the fact that he is based upon both the [[Cobra Viper]] troopers and the Cobra Rattlers that they often pilot from ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''. However, Viper ended up being the [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure in his [[wave]] (two of him per case compared to three [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Grooves]] and three [[Warpath (G1)#Combiner Wars|Warpaths]]), and was ''also'' omitted from the subsequent wave (unlike his two wave-mates), which made finding him rather difficult to begin with, let alone collecting multiple specimens. On top of that, several international markets (such as Australia and the United Kingdom) skipped the only wave he shipped in entirely.

===''Titans Return''===
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*''Titans Return'' Legends Class [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Sharkticon (species)#Legends|Sharktron]] can be army-built into hordes of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s.
*In the spirit of army-building, the aforementioned ''Legends'' Sharktron also includes a [[Sweep (G1)#Legends|Sweep Titan Master/Headmaster]] that differs from that of [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Legends|Scourge]]/[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Fracas]], intended as a replacement to help differentiate your "real" Scourge from his minions.

===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
*Multiple ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktors]] can be used to fill out an army, since their model was used for this purpose in the cartoon. Hasbro even encourages it, by allowing three copies of the figure to combine into their camera mode.

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
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*The ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Generations|Centurion Drone]] can be reasonably army-built. However, doing so comes with a downside: while multiple pistols and energon cubes—and even backpacks usable with [[Tigertrack#Generations|Tigertrack]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]]—would certainly be useful, most of the remaining accessories in the included Weaponizer Pack are character-specific. Soon to flood [[eBay]].
*The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Deseeus Army Drone]]s can be bought in bulk to display alongside [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s and [[Allicon]]s, although their exclusivity to [[Walmart]] means they aren't as widely available for purchase.

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
* Like Gnaw, above, the Deluxe Class ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' "[[Allicon#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Quintesson Allicon]]" army-builds nicely, being sold singly at regular retail in the U.S. The Quintesson Judge is also an army builder.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
* The Predacon ship has an army of generics based on Scorponok, so the Deluxe Class ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' "[[Scorponok (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Scorponok]]" works as an army builder.

===''Studio Series''===
* ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Gnaw (G1)#Studio Series|Gnaw]] is perfect for building [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] armies, though at the Deluxe Class scale it is slightly more costly than the ''Titans Return'' version.
* ''Studio Series'' [[Sweep (G1)#Studio Series|Sweep]] is another ideal army-builder. The Voyager Class Sweeps have a more saturated color scheme than ''Studio Series'' [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Scourge]], making it easier to distinguish the troops from their master in this case.
* ''Studio Series'' [[Soldier (unit)#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Decepticon Soldier]] is there to help you army-build a bunch of Decepticon troops to reenact playing the Autobot maps of Escalation in ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]''.
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===''Legacy''===
* ''[[Legacy]]'' (specifically its [[subline imprint]] ''Evolution'') features a cross-continuity multipack that consists of four trooper characters. Exclusive to Target's ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, this set is notable for being purchased with the explicit purpose of army-building, with three of the four figures including alternate heads meant to be swapped out at the owner's wish. The set features:
**[[Autotrooper (Animated)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Animated Universe Autotrooper]]
**[[Air Warrior#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Decepticon Seeker]]
**[[Cybertronian (faction)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper]]
**[[Quintesson Bailiff#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Quintesson Trooper]]
* ''Legacy'' (specifically its subline imprint ''United'') also features a cross-continuity multipack that contains trooper characters. Of this Target exclusive set, two of the four figures excluding [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Legacy|Prime Universe Cliffjumper]] and [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Legacy|G1 Universe Squeezeplay]] work as army builders:
**[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#United|Beast Wars Universe Tarantulas]] as [[Tyrantulas]].
**[[Tarn (Cyberverse)#Legacy|Cyberverse Universe Tarn]] as generic [[Decepticon supersoldier]].
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==''Cyberverse''==
[[File:Cyberverse-Scout-Scraplet.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*In the second season of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'', [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] used [[Vector Sigma]] to reprogram the [[AllSpark]], creating an army of his "children," the [[Scraplet]]s. The ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class [[Scraplet#Cyberverse|Scraplet]] toy, while far larger than the on-screen Scraplets, is practically made for army-building.
*Warrior Class [[Gnaw (Cyberverse)#Toys|Gnaw]], while looking nothing like his statue in the show, has an alternate mode that ''somewhat'' looks like the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], without all the tribal markings, of course. Smaller tribal marked versions were released in the Sharkticons attack pack.
*[[Tarn (Cyberverse)|Tarn]] led an army of identical super-soldiers. Though Tarn never received a Cyberverse toy, one could theoretically use his ''[[Legacy]]'' toy instead.

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Secret Legacy, Part 1

2025-02-01T07:47:26Z

BNSF1995: /* Continuity notes */

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|airdate=[[November 11]], [[2022]]
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|writers=[[Nicole Dubuc]] & [[Dale Malinowski]]
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]
|directors=[[Jordan Rosato]]
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'''A chance encounter leads young Robby and Mo Malto to witness the birth of two new Transformers.'''

==Synopsis==
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Under the cover of night, a [[Arachnamech|spider-like robot]] observes as a lone buggy and SUV enter a train yard. The infiltrators, [[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] and [[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]], transform to robot mode and open a container to reveal an [[Autobot]] [[energon]] stash. The two are giddy that the tip Swindle received was accurate, but their celebration is interrupted by the arrival of [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], followed by [[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] bursting from hiding in another container. Optimus orders the two to surrender, noting that the [[Great War (ES)|war]] is long over and offering them a chance at peace. The two [[Decepticon]]s refuse, however, and open fire before making a quick getaway. Elita pursues and engages them in a two-on-one brawl, dodging their blows and knocking them into the surrounding box cars to arrange them into a makeshift barrier around the two. Revealing that she was the one who gave Swindle the false tip to bait them, she warns them to duck moments before one last container thrown by Optimus lands on top of them. As Optimus approaches, Swindle still refuses to surrender, commenting that there's no way they'll find all the Decepticons left on [[Earth]], but they are interrupted as the spiderbot leaps out and attacks Swindle. Optimus pulls it free, but he quickly finds himself under assault by more of its kind. Swindle takes the opportunity to run while Optimus quickly dispatches the drones. As Hardtop is placed in a prison transport, Elita and Optimus investigate the remains of one of the creatures, curious as to its origins and whether it relates to the recent rumors of Decepticons disappearing. A group of more spiderbots follow the transport and its escorts as they approach the town of [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], [[Pennsylvania]]...

That same night elsewhere in Witwicky, teenager [[Robby Malto]] has rigged up a makeshift satellite dish from spare parts with help from his sister [[Mo Malto|Mo]], attempting to get a cell phone signal. The device begins to work, but the two are interrupted as their father [[Alex Malto|Alex]] calls them down for dinner. As the family eats, Robby expresses frustration with his parents for moving the family from [[Philadelphia]] to the middle of nowhere for his mother [[Dot Malto|Dot]]'s new park ranger job. As the argument comes to a head, Robby storms off to his room. Mo offers to try and talk to him, but when she arrives upstairs, she finds Robby absent, having snuck out and taken off on his bike.

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Mo pursues Robby, who declares he is heading back to Philly on his own. As she attempts to keep up, the chain dislodges from her bike, leaving her stuck. Seeing this, Robby turns around and agrees to fix the bike before he leaves, but his repairs are interrupted as the massive prison transport begins coming up behind him. The two siblings attempt to run, but find themselves blocked on the opposite side by approaching spiderbots. The drones open fire on the convoy, flipping the transport truck, and the Maltos barely manage to escape as it comes crashing down, the two landing in a gulley below. Robby offers to take Mo back to the house, but when she asks if this means he's staying, Robby continues to refuse. Mo calls out Robby on his change in behavior, and the two get into a screaming match, but their attention is drawn to a nearby cave when it starts glowing with a strange blue light. Curious, they look inside, finding it empty, only for the floor to give way beneath them, and they fall deeper inside.

[[File:SecretLegacy-Part1-RobbyMoThrashTwitch.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ain't got a human heart but I feel it when we spark]]
As they come to a stop, the two find themselves in front of a glowing pool, with a [[Emberstone|strange rock]] sitting in the middle. Investigating closer, Robby accidentally knocks the rock from its plinth. As he and Mo place it back, the rock and surrounding pool begin to glow with green light, as a [[Quintus Prime|mysterious voice]] calls them the "legacy of hope". Strange tendrils emerge from the stone and wrap around the children's arms, preventing them from letting go, before coalescing into strange [[cyber-sleeve|mechanical gauntlets]] on their arms. More shocking, however, is when two creatures begin forming from the energy in the water, coalescing into large humanoid machines. As the light fades, Robby and Mo are initially frightened by the newcomers, but to their surprise, it seems the two are just as frightened of ''them''. The kids realize that not only can they somehow sense the robots' feelings through their new "cyber-sleeves", but they now know their names to be [[Twitch]] and [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]], the same way that the bots now know theirs. Realizing they are now connected by the cyber-sleeves, the humans cautiously approach and offer a hand in friendship, which the bots reciprocate. A spiderbot spots the four and attacks, but Twitch suddenly manifests a laser cannon and blasts it before it can do any harm. Robby realizes that the two are [[Transformer]]s, and the siblings decide to bring them home with them. Unbeknownst to them, footage of the encounter is being observed by the spiderbots' [[Mandroid|creator]], who now has Hardtop in his captivity. As one of the spiderbots removes Hardtop's arm, the scientist teases that he has big plans for Hardtop...

[[File:SecretLegacy-Part1-AlexTellsStory.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
The Maltos lead Twitch and Thrash to their barn, where they intend to hide the pair until they can figure out how to explain the situation to their parents. Promising to help them learn more about being Transformers in the morning, Robby and Mo give the bots some [[Transformers (fictional comic)|''Transformers'' comic books]] to read as a head-start. The next morning, Robby wakes up to find Mo struggling to keep the eager bots under control. As Dot leaves for work, she narrowly avoids spotting the bots in an impromptu game of hide-and-seek. Realizing the comics might not have been the best approach to teaching, Robby and Mo decide to instead use their father's extensive Transformer knowledge to assist them. Hiding the bots in the barn again, they lure Alex outside with a picnic and ask him to retell the story of how the Transformers came to Earth. Alex explains that the Transformers hail from the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where the Autobots and Decepticons battled for millions of years before eventually arriving on Earth via [[space bridge|spacebridge]] in [[1984]]. There, the Autobots were aided by brave human allies, including Dot, against the Decepticons. For the sake of the universe, Optimus Prime ultimately decided to destroy the spacebridge, cutting them all off from Cybertron in the hopes that the humans and Cybertronians could coexist peacefully, ending the war, though Alex's idol [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] hasn't been seen since. Though they listen to the story, Twitch and Thrash still feel disconnected from the other Transformers and their history, and instead want to learn more about Earth.

On her way to work, Dot comes across the wreckage of the prison transport and begins to block off the area, only for Optimus and Elita to arrive shortly thereafter, much to her displeasure. Optimus warns the former lieutenant that Witwicky may be in danger, but Dot reminds him that their association ended after the war. However, Optimus and Elita reveal that her park ranger position was arranged by [[G.H.O.S.T.]], a secret military organization they work with to ensure peaceful human-Cybertronian relations, so Dot would be closer to their headquarters. Before Dot can properly process the circumstances, their attention is drawn to the sound of an approaching military helicopter. Touching down in front of them, the tiltrotor transforms into a massive robot.

[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] has arrived.

==Featured characters==
''Italicized characters appear only in Alex's story.''
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (4)
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (5)
*''[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]]'' (14)
*''[[Bluestreak (ES)|Bluestreak]]'' (19)
*''[[Jazz (ES)|Jazz]]'' (20)
*''[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]]'' (22)
*''[[Ironhide (ES)|Ironhide]]'' (23)
*''[[Ratchet (ES)|Ratchet]]'' (24)
*''[[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]]'' (25)
*''[[Cliffjumper (ES)|Cliffjumper]]'' (26)
*''[[Gears (ES)|Gears]]'' (27)

|c2=
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] (2)
*[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] (3)
*''[[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]]'' (15)
*''[[Laserbeak (ES)|Laserbeak]]'' (16)
*''[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]]'' (17)
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (18)
*''[[Thundercracker (ES)|Thundercracker]]'' (21)

|c3=
*[[Robby Malto]] (6)
*[[Mo Malto]] (7)
*[[Alex Malto]] (8)
*[[Dot Malto]] (9)
*[[Mandroid|Dr. Meridian]] (13)

|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (11)
*[[Twitch]] (12)

|h5=Others||c5=
*[[Arachnamech]]s (1)
*[[Quintus Prime]]* (10)
}}
:''*Voice-only appearance''

==Quotes==
"What did the petrified boy say about my cooking? It rocks!"
:—'''Alex''', master of the dad joke.

"That's how scary movies start. It could be a mutant lightning bug egg. Or turn your hand into goo! Or maybe, it's the cursed eyeball of a dinosaur god!"
:—'''Mo''' is as genre savvy as they get.

"We read your history books! These Transformers guys are bananas!" 
"Strange, they were vehicles in the issues I read."
:—'''Thrash''' and '''Twitch''' are eager to learn.

"Did I change into vehicle mode? I feel so...minivan!"
:—We give '''Twitch''' points for effort.

"Handheld food and history is the way to my heart."
:—'''Alex''' knows what he likes.

"Like I always say: ''Bee'' an Optimist Prime, not a Negatron."
:—We're genuinely shocked '''Alex''' is the first person in the franchise to make this joke.

'''Dot:''' "You messed up my cones." 
'''Elita-1:''' "Sorry, Dot. OP's having...a day." 
'''Optimus Prime:''' "Which ''continues''..."

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*While the animation style of Alex's story seems to imply that ''EarthSpark'' is a sequel to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], there's simply too many incongruities both big and small for that to be possible, such as Grimlock being around on Cybertron as opposed to built on Earth, the Autobots coming to Earth via spacebridge in the 80s rather than via the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' millions of years ago, and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] having somehow reverted back to Megatron. Elements of it also contradict the show itself: younger versions of Robby and Mo are shown despite them being born after the war, and the actual final battle for the spacebridge is later shown in "[[Warzone]]", depicted very differently than what's shown here. Like the use of original cartoon footage in the [[Transform and Roll Out|premiere episode]] of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'', it's best not to take it literally or as an indicator of continuity placement and just enjoy it for the awesome tribute that it is, an exaggerated retelling told by a middle-aged fanboy through the lens of 80's nostalgia.

===Transformers references===
*Hardtop, and his status as Swindle's brother, is a reference to the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)| Cybertron]]'' [[Hardtop (Cybertron)|character]].
*We get our first look at [[energon]], which is notably pink (a color usually kept for ''Generation 1'' media), instead of the blue color used during the 2010s in cartoons like ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]''.
*Optimus drops the series' first "more [...] than meets the eye" while observing the Arachnamech.
*The town of Witwicky shares its name with the [[Witwicky (surname)|Witwicky family]], several members of which appear as allies of the Autobots in various stories dating back to the start of the franchise.
*The language that appears during the creation of Twitch and Thrash is the now commonly-used [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]] font. Translating it reveals the same phrase uttered by the mysterious voice, "legacy of hope".
*The comics the kids give to Twitch and Thrash feature art heavily inspired by the original [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]]. Notably, it uses the same title and logo as [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'', which character designer [[Nick Roche]] worked on. [[Seaspray (ES)|Seaspray]] also puts in an appearance on one of the covers.
*Alex's history of the Transformers is, of course, one big, geeky, glorious homage to the original cartoon, filled with tons of little nods and references.
**Alex notes that the Transformers arrived on Earth on [[September 17]], [[1984]], the original airdate of the premiere episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
**The subsequent flashback sequence is rendered using the same limited 2D animation as the original, with all the characters rendered using their original animation models, and some poses and scenes being directly redrawn from the original series. The aspect ratio even shrinks from widescreen to 4:3!
**Alex's introduction of Optimus and Megatron sees them quote their lines from their final standoff in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', even perfectly recreating the character animation.
**[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker's]] attack pose during the melee scene in space is redrawn from "[[Divide and Conquer]]", while [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz's]] is from the first season's commercial bumper. The poses for Starscream, Soundwave, and Grimlock all come from "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", and Bluestreak's comes from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".
**Starscream's dodging Bumblebee's blast comes from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 3".
**Optimus's pose while standing in the spacebridge to Earth is taken from the end of "S.O.S. Dinobots".
**The spacebridge animations are closely based on those seen in episodes such as "Divide and Conquer" and "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]". As Optimus emerges from it, his run towards the camera is based on a sequence from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" that also appeared in the credits sequence.
**Among the Autobots' human allies is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] on Bumblebee's shoulder; the two were close friends in the original cartoon.
**The sequence of the Decepticons running towards the screen is based on a similar shot in the cartoon's first season intro sequence, albeit without Thundercracker and Skywarp in the background this time.
**The shot of Optimus staring up at the sky comes from "More Than Meets The Eye, Part 3".
**The lineup of Autobots shooting down at the spacebridge is pulled from a similar shot in "Transport to Oblivion".
**The image of post-war rebuilding includes a shot of Optimus bending down to speak to Spike and [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] redrawn from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2". The crane in the shot also uses [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple's]] animation model, though it's unclear whether this is actually Grapple himself.

===Real-world references===
*The photo of Alex and Dot on Robby's phone is of them cosplaying as the eponymous characters of ''{{w|Men in Black (franchise)|Men in Black}}'', with Dot holding a spoon in place of the series' Neuralyzer devices.
*Robby compares Mo cracking the floor with a rock to [[John Henry]].

===Animation and technical errors===
*In a shot during the skirmish between Elita-1 against Swindle and Hardtop, after Elita nearly topples a shipping container onto Swindle, Hardtop's visor is erroneously colored white.

===Trivia===
* As a "sneak peek", the episode was released a few days early via the Nickelodeon UK YouTube channel on November 7th; however, the video was region-locked and only accessible to viewers in the [[United Kingdom]].
* Most online distribution platforms do not list this episode separately from [[Secret Legacy, Part 2|Part 2]], instead choosing to combine both parts into a single 44-minute video; the aforementioned Nickelodeon UK YouTube release remains one of the only exceptions.
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.
* This episode, combined with its second part, was adapted into a "sleep story" for the ''[[Calm]]'' meditation app in April 2023, with Robby narrating it for a recording Mo insists he make as a "historical record".

===Foreign localization===
'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Legado Secreto Parte 1'''" ("Secret Legacy Part 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 12]], 2022
::*There is a significant error in this episode's dub: during Alex's story, the Transformers' arrival on Earth is said to have taken place in [[1974]] instead of 1984.

'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''L'héritage secret : Partie 1'''" ("Secret Legacy : Part 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 28]], 2022

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Das geheime Vermächtnis, Teil 1'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 18]], 2022

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Titkos örökség, 1. rész'''" ("Secret Legacy, Part 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 28]], 2022

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Eredita segreta parte 1'''" ("Secret heritage part 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 11]], 2022

'''Chinese Simplified'''
:*''Title:'' "'''隐秘的遗产上'''" ("Secret Heritage Part 1")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 18]], 2023

==Home video releases==
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[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2023 — ''Transformers: EarthSpark'' - Season 1: Episodes 1-10 ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 

[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]

Transformers: Reactivate

2025-01-09T03:05:15Z

BNSF1995: /* Development history */

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|caption=Yeah, yeah, get your "Deactivated" jokes out of your system.
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'''''Transformers: Reactivate''''' is a cancelled online multiplayer game developed by [[Splash Damage]].

It was announced on [[December 8]], [[2022]], at The Game Awards via a teaser trailer that didn't tell us a whole lot about the play style. A closed beta was planned to happen [[soon]]. Like some of the [[Transformers: Earth Wars|previous]] [[Transformers: Battle Tactics|games]], ''Reactivate'' was also going utilize microtransactions for in-game purchases (one of the only details given, never a good sign). However, due to an infamously troubled development cycle, nothing of the game was shown outside of that teaser afterwards, leaving many to question the state of the project, though multiple leaks from earlier builds of the game continued to surface.

763 days later, on [[January 8]], [[2025]], it was finally officially announced that the game was canceled, with a portion of Splash Damage staff being laid off in the process.

==Plot==
[[File: Transformers Reactivate screenshot20220812 06.jpeg|upright=1.4|thumb|"We can rebuild him."]]

Per the official site, "The gravest threat to [[human]]ity has arrived. And it's already won. [[Earth]] is no longer ours; it belongs to them. All we have left is our hope for the [[Autobot]]s, as we salvage them from the rubble left behind."

Social media pages for the game tell fans to "fight back against the Legion", indicating the name of the game's alien occupiers.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
|c2=
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
}}

==Development history==
The earliest work on ''Transformers: Reactivate'' began late in 2017, roughly around the end of [[Activision]]'s exclusivity deal with [[Hasbro]], though the actual development process was...''tumultuous'', let's say. Reports of the game's existence first emerged way back in 2018, when it was announced that {{w|Certain Affinity}} was working on a new ''Transformers'' game (tentatively known as ''Transformers: Impact'' and ''Transformers Online''). In 2021, it was confirmed through members of the development team that the game had been retitled ''Transformers: Rise''. It wasn't until the game's official trailer reveal in December 2022 that the final title was revealed, along with the shift in developer.

After another full year of radio silence, it was then announced in December 2023 that any further news on the game would be delayed until some unspecified time in 2024, due to the project being migrated to Unreal Engine 5<ref>{{citesocial|quote=We know that everyone has been patiently waiting for updates on TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE, however, we won't be revealing any new content this year. Your passion and enthusiasm powers our mission to create THE Transformers game fans have been waiting for, and we've now shifted to developing the game in Unreal Engine 5! Stay tuned for exciting reveals and epic developments in 2024!|link=https://twitter.com/PlayTFR/status/1732437280944505315|name=Transformers: Reactivate|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=12|day=06}}</ref> (something which Splash Damage had previously confirmed back in March at the Game Developers Conference<ref>{{cite social|quote=You might have just seen our logo and some of our key art, so... Transformers: Reactivate and Project Astrid are being built in Unreal Engine 5. Join us to help build those amazing worlds: https://careers.splashdamage.com #GDC #StateofUnreal|link=https://twitter.com/splashdamage/status/1638589439650799619|name=Splash Damage|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=03|day=22}}</ref>). This was the last official word on the game for a very long time, with 2024 coming and going without any further mention — although a hubbub was caused in June 2024 when the game's trailer was silently delisted from the game's official accounts, likely as a result of the license for the trailer's music expiring. The game's Instagram page was deactivated later that year.

The game was finally and predictably announced as canceled via Splash Damage's Twitter account on January 8th, 2025. Far more sobering was the accompanying announcement that the studio would be downsizing, leaving multiple employees jobless, a depressing end to the whole unfortunate saga of bad comedy.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Today, we have some very difficult news to share, the decision has been made to end development of Transformers: Reactivate. This means we will be scaling down to refocus our efforts on other projects. Unfortunately, despite every effort, a number of roles across the studio are now potentially at risk of redundancy. This decision did not come lightly, and it is a difficult time for the studio and our people. We want to take a moment to thank the team who worked on Transofrmers for their dedication and passion. Hasbro was an incredible and supportive partner throughout, and we hope to work with them again. To the many fans, your excitement and support helped keep us going. While not being able to see the game through to release is painful, having to say goodbye to friends and colleagues hurts even more. We're now focused on doing everything we can to support them through this tough period, just as we are committed to caring for those who will staywith us as we build a stronger Splash Damage for the future. Thank you for your compassion and understanding. |link=https://twitter.com/splashdamage/status/1877020458454749485 |name=Splash Damage |site=Twitter |year=2025|month=01|day=08}}</ref>

==Toyline==
[[File:RiseBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67| Released just a few months ahead of being sold as a concept art figure.]]
Standing testament to the game's interminable development cycle is the troubled tale of its tie-in toys from [[Hasbro]]. The first public evidence of these products surfaced in early 2021, when store listings under the codename "Shine" (as in "rise and shine") for a pair of two-packs were first discovered.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/im-drunk-and-from-leak-squad-i-quit-it-and-here-it-is-on-a-throwaway.1205827/page-597#post-19019847 TFW2005 post from Jtprime17]</ref> The packs' Hasbro product numbers (which are broadly assigned in numerical order) suggested they were developed around the same time as 2021's ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' toyline, and a confidential slide leaked years later indeed confirmed that, at one stage, these figures were intended to hit shelves late that year.<ref>[https://twitter.com/TFU_INFO/status/1714670388246978948 Leaked slide shared on Twitter by TFU.info]</ref>

The packs were delayed from that planned 2021 launch, no doubt in the hope of still aligning with the release of ''Reactivate'' itself, but with the game's development continuing to stretch on, it seems Hasbro eventually grew tired of waiting and officially launched both packs in November 2023—although some retailers inadvertently listed the Starscream/Bumblebee pack a month early, complete with an out-of-date set of [[stock photography]] which depicted the products in a ''Transformers: Rise''-branded box.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/10/18/first-look-at-transformers-rise-starscream-bumblebee-2-pack-496772 ''Rise'' stock photos on TFW2005]</ref>

The next year, and once again not in connection with any news or update on the game itself, Hasbro re-released the Bumblebee figure by itself in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline's Deluxe Class assortment, as part of the line's "Gamer Edition" sub-branding.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Reactivate'''''
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]] / [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Starscream]] / [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Bumblebee]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Studio Series'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SSReactivate|Gamer Edition Bumblebee]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|}

==Notes==
* The game's now-unlisted teaser trailer featured a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9uyAVi9wWc song cover] of {{w|Bon Jovi}}'s "{{w|Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi song)|Wanted Dead or Alive}}", performed by Empara Mi and dreamchild.
* The game's key art features a billboard for [[Prim Cola]], a piece of rubble with the [[EDC]] logo painted on it, and the head of the [[Statue of Liberty]] with the text [[The New Order|"ARE ALL DEAD?"]] scratched into it.
* During the teaser trailer, Bumblebee scans one of the humans to compare her to an image of [[Marissa Faireborn]] in his database, suggesting a connection between the two.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.playtfr.com/ Official website]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edBK2ZpYY_0 Teaser trailer]
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@playtfr TikTok page]
* [https://twitter.com/PlayTFR Twitter page]
* [https://www.instagram.com/playtfr/ Instagram page (deactivated)]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reactivate}}
[[Category:video games]]
[[Category: Things that don't exist]]

Transformers 40th Anniversary Event

2024-12-29T08:02:53Z

BNSF1995: /* "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" table read */

[[File:Transformers-40th-Anniversary-Event-poster.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The '''''Transformers 40th Anniversary Event''''' was a theatrical event held on [[May 15]], [[May 18|18]], and [[May 19|19]], [[2024]] and distributed by [[Trafalgar Releasing]]. In addition to screening the first four episodes of the [[1984]] ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon, the main feature was a table read of "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]," performed by members of the original cast and other ''Transformers'' alumni. A plethora of ''Transformers'' commercials and an exclusive clip for the second season of ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' was also shown.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240519041902/https://transformers40thcinemaevent.com/ transformers40thcinemaevent.com]</ref>

{{quote|40 YEARS. ONE LEGACY.|press release<ref>[https://newsroom.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-til-all-are-one-transformers-40th-anniversary HASBRO ANNOUNCES ‘TIL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENT FEATURING EPISODES FROM THE TRANSFORMERS CLASSIC TV SHOW]</ref>}}

==Prelude==
{{stub}}

=="More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" table read==
[[File:40th-Anniversary-Event-MTMTE1-table-read.jpg|thumb|250px]]
The cast opened by discussing the legacy of ''Transformers'', intercut with previous footage of them and clips from the cartoon (with a [[Teletraan I|Teletraan 1]]-themed border) before introducing themselves and their major roles. Within a similar Teletraan 1 border, the episode played on the left and the actors' performance played on the right, with their role labelled underneath (with red or purple coloration). In front of them were toys of the characters they play.

Actors reprising their roles from the original episode included:
*[[Michael Bell]]: [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]]
*[[Peter Cullen]]: [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Dan Gilvezan]]: [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]
*[[Frank Welker]]: [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]

Actors replacing performers from the original episode included:
*[[Gregg Berger]]:
** [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (replacing [[Casey Kasem]])
** [[Frank (G1)|Human Powerplant Worker #1]] (replacing [[Corey Burton]])
** [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (replacing [[Corey Burton]])
** [[Joe (MTMTE)|Human Powerplant Worker #2]] (replacing [[Peter Cullen]])
** [[Narrator]] (replacing [[Victor Caroli]])
* [[Paul Eiding]]:
** [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (replacing [[Ken Sansom]])
** [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (replacing [[Don Messick]])
** [[Teletraan I|Teletraan 1]] (replacing [[Casey Kasem]])
** [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (replacing [[John Stephenson]])
*[[Dan Gilvezan]]: [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (replacing [[Corey Burton]])
*[[Arif S. Kinchen]]: [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (replacing [[Scatman Crothers]])
*[[Frank Todaro]] (replacing [[Chris Latta]] in all roles):
** [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
**[[Sparkplug Witwicky]]
** [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
** [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]]

Although they were in the original episode and still alive, neither Corey Burton nor Victor Caroli attended, likely because Burton was too busy and Caroli only spoke at the very beginning of the episode and would otherwise just be sitting around do nothing after that.

Starscream's character model was erroneously used for what was intended to be a generic grunt who ambushes Wheeljack and Bumblebee early in the episode. The table read captions list the Starscream lookalike's name as "Decepticon Leader", and his voice is provided by Gregg Berger. According to the wiki page for this episode, this character's voice was originally provided by Dan Gilvezan.

Additionally, Gilvezan provides the voice of an offscreen coworker of Sparkplug's (listed as "Crewman #1") during the Decepticon assault on the oil rig.

After the read, a series of bloopers were played, intercut with Dan Gilvezan and Michael Bell reflecting.

===Trivia===
[[File:40th-Anniversary-Event-MTMTE1-Frank-Todaro.jpg|thumb|250px|"Starscream, only a select few ever ''read.''"]]
* While Eiding, Berger, Kinchen, and Todaro were not originally in "More Than Meets The Eye, Part 1", all have a preexisting history with the Transformers franchise. Eiding and Berger were both in ''The Transformers'' in other roles, Eiding being most notable for his role as [[Perceptor_(G1)/Generation_1_cartoon_continuity|Perceptor]] and Berger for his role as [[Grimlock_(G1)/Generation_1_cartoon_continuity|Grimlock]]. Kinchen had previously played [[Jazz_(WFC)|Jazz]] in [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|the 2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]], while Todaro is perhaps best known for voicing Starscream in the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy|Prime Wars]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron]]'' trilogies.
*''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Blaster]] and ''[[Transformers Retro|Retro]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Retro|Skywarp]] were placed in front of Kinchen, despite him not playing either and Blaster not even appearing in the first season! ''Retro'' [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Retro|Laserbeak]] was also incorrectly placed in front of Welker, though that is likely because he plays Soundwave.
**Kinchen now owns that Blaster figure that was shown in front of him, it was a gift from [[Hasbro]].
*Two of Welker's readings have slight errors: Megatron's line, "Starscream, only a select few ever ''leave'' [lead]" and Soundwave's line, "We can concentrate the energy into Energon ''tubes'' [cubes] and store them in the new space cruiser."
*Jazz's line, "All systems go!", is not redubbed.
*Soundwave's lines, "Proceed, Thundercracker" and "Autobots are set to launch Megatron" are not redubbed.
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s animal effects are not redubbed.
*The commercial bumpers do not have narration.

==Other episodes==
"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]," "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]," and "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]," played immediately after the table read, with the Teletraan 1 border and without the [[title sequence]]. Humorously, the end credits were sped up. Less humorously, these episodes used the lower quality [[Rhino Entertainment]] releases. The showing ended with the "Don't run away from home" [[public service announcement]], followed by a memoriam for [[Scatman Crothers]], [[Casey Kasem]], [[Don Messick]], [[Ken Sansom]], [[John Stephenson]], and [[Chris Latta]].

==International releases==
===Italy===
The Italian version of the event lacked most of the pre-show commercials, with only the ''EarthSpark'' preview being shown. The first episode, the other segments involving the cast, and the PSA were shown in English with subtitles, while the other episodes received a brand new dub.

===Germany===
In Germany viewers were shown the Earthspark preview and the first episode script-reading with the cast and the PSA. The three other episodes received a brand-new German dub, too.

===France===
The event took place for 2 days instead of 3 (May 18th and 19th) in a few selected cinemas. The script reading with the original cast was screened with subtitles. The other episodes were screened in the original version with subtitles, rather than recovering one of the two French dubs or re-dubbing them as was the case in certain European countries. The ''Earthspark'' preview was apparently not shown.

{{stub}}

==Trivia==
*The existence of this event was revealed by Event Cinemas Australia on March 31<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/31/till-all-are-one-transformers-40th-anniversary-reunion-screening-in-australia-507945 Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Reunion Screening In Australia] at TFW2005</ref>, three days ahead of the official reveal.
*Megatron is drawn in the event poster with a gray cannon, which is coincidentally an [[animation error]] in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1."
*Theater showtimes named the event as "Transformers''':''' 40th Anniversary Event."
*[[Hasbro Pulse]] ran a giveaway for two tickets to the event, along with a [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|HasLab Deathsaurus]].<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/04/19/till-all-are-one-transformers-40th-anniversary-event-giveaway-509235 Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Event Giveaway!] at TFW2005</ref>
*Beverage cups and popcorn buckets, with 1984 ''The Transformers'' [[package art]], were sold at Regal and Cinemark theaters.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/05/12/transformers-40th-anniversary-reunion-screening-cups-and-popcorn-buckets-revealed-511265 Transformers 40th Anniversary Reunion Screening Cups and Popcorn Buckets Revealed] at TFW2005</ref>
*Unfortunately, Crothers's name is misspelled as "Scattman Crothers." The screen also misspelled Bluestreak's name as "Bluestreaker," and misattributed Huffer to Sansom instead of Stephenson. Furthermore, Sansom and Latta were not credited for Hound and Sparkplug, respectively.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZOpxx7DEoQ "Transformers Generation 1 S01 E01: Table Read!" on YouTube]

[[Category:Generation 1 media]]
[[Category:Real world films]]

Transformers 40th Anniversary Event

2024-12-29T08:00:02Z

BNSF1995: /* "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" table read */

[[File:Transformers-40th-Anniversary-Event-poster.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The '''''Transformers 40th Anniversary Event''''' was a theatrical event held on [[May 15]], [[May 18|18]], and [[May 19|19]], [[2024]] and distributed by [[Trafalgar Releasing]]. In addition to screening the first four episodes of the [[1984]] ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon, the main feature was a table read of "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]," performed by members of the original cast and other ''Transformers'' alumni. A plethora of ''Transformers'' commercials and an exclusive clip for the second season of ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' was also shown.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240519041902/https://transformers40thcinemaevent.com/ transformers40thcinemaevent.com]</ref>

{{quote|40 YEARS. ONE LEGACY.|press release<ref>[https://newsroom.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-til-all-are-one-transformers-40th-anniversary HASBRO ANNOUNCES ‘TIL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENT FEATURING EPISODES FROM THE TRANSFORMERS CLASSIC TV SHOW]</ref>}}

==Prelude==
{{stub}}

=="More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" table read==
[[File:40th-Anniversary-Event-MTMTE1-table-read.jpg|thumb|250px]]
The cast opened by discussing the legacy of ''Transformers'', intercut with previous footage of them and clips from the cartoon (with a [[Teletraan I|Teletraan 1]]-themed border) before introducing themselves and their major roles. Within a similar Teletraan 1 border, the episode played on the left and the actors' performance played on the right, with their role labelled underneath (with red or purple coloration). In front of them were toys of the characters they play.

Actors reprising their roles from the original episode included:
*[[Michael Bell]]: [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]]
*[[Peter Cullen]]: [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Dan Gilvezan]]: [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]
*[[Frank Welker]]: [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]

Actors replacing performers from the original episode included:
*[[Gregg Berger]]:
** [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (replacing [[Casey Kasem]])
** [[Frank (G1)|Human Powerplant Worker #1]] (replacing [[Corey Burton]])
** [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (replacing [[Corey Burton]])
** [[Joe (MTMTE)|Human Powerplant Worker #2]] (replacing [[Peter Cullen]])
** [[Narrator]] (replacing [[Victor Caroli]])
* [[Paul Eiding]]:
** [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (replacing [[Ken Sansom]])
** [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (replacing [[Don Messick]])
** [[Teletraan I|Teletraan 1]] (replacing [[Casey Kasem]])
** [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (replacing [[John Stephenson]])
*[[Dan Gilvezan]]: [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (replacing [[Corey Burton]])
*[[Arif S. Kinchen]]: [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (replacing [[Scatman Crothers]])
*[[Frank Todaro]] (replacing [[Chris Latta]] in all roles):
** [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
**[[Sparkplug Witwicky]]
** [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
** [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]]

Although he voiced several characters in the original episode, Corey Burton was likely too busy to attend.

Starscream's character model was erroneously used for what was intended to be a generic grunt who ambushes Wheeljack and Bumblebee early in the episode. The table read captions list the Starscream lookalike's name as "Decepticon Leader", and his voice is provided by Gregg Berger. According to the wiki page for this episode, this character's voice was originally provided by Dan Gilvezan.

Additionally, Gilvezan provides the voice of an offscreen coworker of Sparkplug's (listed as "Crewman #1") during the Decepticon assault on the oil rig.

After the read, a series of bloopers were played, intercut with Dan Gilvezan and Michael Bell reflecting.

===Trivia===
[[File:40th-Anniversary-Event-MTMTE1-Frank-Todaro.jpg|thumb|250px|"Starscream, only a select few ever ''read.''"]]
* While Eiding, Berger, Kinchen, and Todaro were not originally in "More Than Meets The Eye, Part 1", all have a preexisting history with the Transformers franchise. Eiding and Berger were both in ''The Transformers'' in other roles, Eiding being most notable for his role as [[Perceptor_(G1)/Generation_1_cartoon_continuity|Perceptor]] and Berger for his role as [[Grimlock_(G1)/Generation_1_cartoon_continuity|Grimlock]]. Kinchen had previously played [[Jazz_(WFC)|Jazz]] in [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|the 2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]], while Todaro is perhaps best known for voicing Starscream in the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy|Prime Wars]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron]]'' trilogies.
*''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Blaster]] and ''[[Transformers Retro|Retro]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Retro|Skywarp]] were placed in front of Kinchen, despite him not playing either and Blaster not even appearing in the first season! ''Retro'' [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Retro|Laserbeak]] was also incorrectly placed in front of Welker, though that is likely because he plays Soundwave.
**Kinchen now owns that Blaster figure that was shown in front of him, it was a gift from [[Hasbro]].
*Two of Welker's readings have slight errors: Megatron's line, "Starscream, only a select few ever ''leave'' [lead]" and Soundwave's line, "We can concentrate the energy into Energon ''tubes'' [cubes] and store them in the new space cruiser."
*Jazz's line, "All systems go!", is not redubbed.
*Soundwave's lines, "Proceed, Thundercracker" and "Autobots are set to launch Megatron" are not redubbed.
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s animal effects are not redubbed.
*The commercial bumpers do not have narration.

==Other episodes==
"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]," "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]," and "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]," played immediately after the table read, with the Teletraan 1 border and without the [[title sequence]]. Humorously, the end credits were sped up. Less humorously, these episodes used the lower quality [[Rhino Entertainment]] releases. The showing ended with the "Don't run away from home" [[public service announcement]], followed by a memoriam for [[Scatman Crothers]], [[Casey Kasem]], [[Don Messick]], [[Ken Sansom]], [[John Stephenson]], and [[Chris Latta]].

==International releases==
===Italy===
The Italian version of the event lacked most of the pre-show commercials, with only the ''EarthSpark'' preview being shown. The first episode, the other segments involving the cast, and the PSA were shown in English with subtitles, while the other episodes received a brand new dub.

===Germany===
In Germany viewers were shown the Earthspark preview and the first episode script-reading with the cast and the PSA. The three other episodes received a brand-new German dub, too.

===France===
The event took place for 2 days instead of 3 (May 18th and 19th) in a few selected cinemas. The script reading with the original cast was screened with subtitles. The other episodes were screened in the original version with subtitles, rather than recovering one of the two French dubs or re-dubbing them as was the case in certain European countries. The ''Earthspark'' preview was apparently not shown.

{{stub}}

==Trivia==
*The existence of this event was revealed by Event Cinemas Australia on March 31<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/31/till-all-are-one-transformers-40th-anniversary-reunion-screening-in-australia-507945 Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Reunion Screening In Australia] at TFW2005</ref>, three days ahead of the official reveal.
*Megatron is drawn in the event poster with a gray cannon, which is coincidentally an [[animation error]] in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1."
*Theater showtimes named the event as "Transformers''':''' 40th Anniversary Event."
*[[Hasbro Pulse]] ran a giveaway for two tickets to the event, along with a [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|HasLab Deathsaurus]].<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/04/19/till-all-are-one-transformers-40th-anniversary-event-giveaway-509235 Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Event Giveaway!] at TFW2005</ref>
*Beverage cups and popcorn buckets, with 1984 ''The Transformers'' [[package art]], were sold at Regal and Cinemark theaters.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/05/12/transformers-40th-anniversary-reunion-screening-cups-and-popcorn-buckets-revealed-511265 Transformers 40th Anniversary Reunion Screening Cups and Popcorn Buckets Revealed] at TFW2005</ref>
*Unfortunately, Crothers's name is misspelled as "Scattman Crothers." The screen also misspelled Bluestreak's name as "Bluestreaker," and misattributed Huffer to Sansom instead of Stephenson. Furthermore, Sansom and Latta were not credited for Hound and Sparkplug, respectively.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZOpxx7DEoQ "Transformers Generation 1 S01 E01: Table Read!" on YouTube]

[[Category:Generation 1 media]]
[[Category:Real world films]]

Transforming Bullet Train Robot Shinkalion

2024-12-15T00:27:20Z

BNSF1995: /* Notes */

[[File:Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|E5 Trainspotting.]]
'''''Transforming Bullet Train Robot Shinkalion''''' (新幹線変形ロボシンカリオン ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion'') is a non-''Transformers'' toy franchise created by [[TakaraTomy]] in association with the {{w|Japanese Railways Group}} in 2015. A spin-off of TakaraTomy's long-running {{w|Plarail}} model train franchise, ''Shinkalion'' focuses on giant robots that transform into real-life {{w|Shinkansen}} bullet trains.

''Shinkalion'' received an anime adaptation that ran from January 2018 to June 2019, focused on kid hero Hayato Hayasugi and his Shinkalion mech ''E5 Hayabusa'', with the aid of the "Shinkansen Ultra Evolution Institute" and his fellow pre-teen mech pilots, battling giant monstrous beings created from inanimate objects by the mysterious "Black Shinkansen". Inspired by classic mecha anime such as [[Brave (franchise)|''Brave'']] and ''{{w|Hikarian}}'', the ''Shinkalion'' anime was ''enormously'' popular in Japan, receiving critical acclaim and great financial success, with a feature film that guest-starred [[Evangelion Unit-01|Shinji Ikari]], {{w|Hatsune Miku}}, and [[Godzilla]]. (Yes, really.) A sequel anime, ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z'', aired from April 2021 to March 2022. A new anime series, ''Shinkalion: Change the World'', premiered in April 2024.

==Shinkalion and Transformers==
In April 2020, the ''Shinkalion'' arcade game ''[https://www.takaratomy-arts.co.jp/specials/shinkalion/ Get the Card! Super Shinka Battle]'' was relaunched as ''[[Toy Clash! Roboca Battle]]'', a three-way crossover between ''Shinkalion'', fellow TakaraTomy changey-bot toyline ''[[Tomica#Tomica Bond Combination Earth Granner|Tomica Bond Combination Earth Granner]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'', which ran until May 2021.

The transformation scheme and engineering of the ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Blitz Shots would see re-use in [[2024]] in the ''Transforming Bullet Train Robot Shinkalion: Change the World'' toyline, although these releases are not branded as ''Bot Shots/BeCool'' and lack the rotating drum gimmick in their chest.

==Notes==
* If you're confused about why an action show focused on trains, of all things, would be so popular, remember that rail-fandom (and public rail travel in general) is ''huge'' in Japan, in contrast to the [[United Kingdom]] where it's a niche hobby for weirdos and the [[United States of America|United States]] where it basically doesn't exist (outside of ''Thomas the Tank Engine''), especially in recent years where American trainspotters have been hassled by police who believed they were conducting reconnaissance for a terrorist attack. Hence the existence of [[Raiden]], [[Sixliner]], [[Rail Racer (RID)|JRX]] and... well, ''Shinkalion''.

==See also==
* [[Brave (franchise)|''Brave'']]
* ''[[Tomica#Tomica Bond Combination Earth Granner|Tomica Bond Combination Earth Granner]]''

==External links==
* ''{{w|Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion}}'' at Wikipedia
* [[wikia:shinkalion:Shinkalion Wiki|Shinkalion Wiki]] at Fandom

[[Category:Japanese franchises]]
[[Category:Non-Transformers toylines]]
[[Category:Other TakaraTomy properties]]

Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)

2024-10-24T07:16:48Z

BNSF1995: /* Trivia */

{{disambig2|the cartoon episode|the mobile game event|Hoist Goes Hollywood (Legends)}}
{{episode
|image=Hoist goes hollywood1.jpg
|caption=Unfortunately, none of these guys made it past Michael Bay.
|series=G1toon
|ep=55
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=45
|prev2=Sea Change
|next2=Aerial Assault
|title="Hoist Goes Hollywood"
|season=2
|season ep=39
|written by=[[Earl Kress]]
|production code=700-54
|airdate=[[November 21]], 1985
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bP3_ADBgdI
|videosite=YouTube
}}
'''Hoist gets cast in a big [[Hollywood]] movie! Hijinks ensue.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:HoistGoesHollywood Hoist rescue.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I dreamed I was in a Hollywood movie! And that I was the star of the movie.]]
[[Carly (G1)|Carly]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] are on a drive through the countryside inside [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] when they are overtaken by two speeding vehicles. They pursue and see one of the cars make an improbable crash off a cliff and land on top of the other. Before they can investigate, a man on the top of the cliff yells at them for ruining the shot. It turns out they've driven into the middle of a movie set. Hoist saves the imperiled drivers of the crashed cars, and the [[Attack of the Alien Robots director|director]] is so impressed, he hires Hoist on the spot for his next movie. The director invites Spike and Carly along to visit the movie studio.

In the skies, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] is having trouble transporting a mysterious, heavy load. He crashes into the swamp set on the lot of [[Major Pictures]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] orders him to shut down, yells at [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] for no good reason, then sends [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] to go after Dirge and retrieve the mysterious cargo.

Hoist arrives at Major Pictures for his big-screen debut, but gets the brush-off from the director. Before filming begins, [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] hone in on the set and ham it up for the director's attention. Strangely, the director is impressed by their hi-jinks and decides to hire them all for the action picture.

[[File:Hoisthollywoodmegsseesfilm.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|''Show biz kids Making movies
of themselves'']]

Movie work doesn't prove to be as glamorous as they had hoped. The bots wind up crashing into buildings and playing second fiddle to the human actors, [[Karen Fishook]] and [[Harold Edsel]], while Hoist pulls them out of the smoldering wreckage after each take.

Disgruntled at their bit parts, the Autobots ask Hoist to lobby the director for better roles, but the director tells Hoist to get a bagel and sit tight. The Autobots take off just as Astrotrain and the other [[Conehead]]s show up to pull Dirge and the cargo out of the swamp set, all as the cameras roll.

Back at Decepticon headquarters, Megatron looks over the [[Wheeljack's unnamed invention|strange device]]. He isn't sure what it does; he only knows that Wheeljack built it, but he's sure that it is some kind of potent, deadly weapon. (He doesn't know [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] very well, does he?) When switched on by Thrust, the device sparks and smokes, but does nothing else. Enraged, Megatron bashes Starscream. Astrotrain then reveals that he and the others were filmed by the humans when they retrieved the device. Megatron orders everyone to the studio to steal or destroy the footage so the device remains a secret.

At the studio, the director is viewing the robot footage and decides to revamp the script into a science fiction epic blockbuster called ''[[Attack of the Alien Robots]]'', to the dismay of the human cast. He calls the Autobots to return with the promise of better parts. Once back, the director has the Autobots don googly-eyed, buck-toothed alien masks and stomp around after the female lead. For some reason, the Autobots still don't like their parts as monsters from space.

[[File:Hoisthollywoodevilaliens.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|''He's in the best-selling show Is There Life on Mars?'']]

Making their rounds, Spike and Carly find the room where the film negatives are stored and discover that someone has stolen scenes from the movie. That someone was Starscream, but [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] reports to Megatron that the original negative still exists. Megatron pounds on Starscream again, this time ripping wires out of his chest! He then orders the others to get the negative.

Meanwhile, the Autobots are filming another scene with pyrotechnics, which have been switched for actual explosives by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Spike and Carly are in a screening room watching a new print of the stolen footage of the Decepticons and the device. Midway through the screening, [[:File:HoistGoesHollywood Soundwave movie rip.JPG|Soundwave rips through the screen]] and destroys the projector. Spike and Carly rush to the film vault to get the original before the Decepticons do, but are interrupted by Megatron. Carly fools him by giving him an empty film canister, and they race around the studio lot with the Decepticons close on their heels. They finally meet up with Hoist, who has a plan.

[[File:Hoisthollywoodflesheatinglava.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|''Now is the time For you and I to cuddle close together All through the night I'll save you from the terror on the screen'']]

Megatron and the others finally catch up and find the Autobots on a movie set. Hoist threatens to drop the humans and the film into a vat of flesh-eating lava if the ‘Cons don’t withdraw. Megatron says he won’t do it, but Hoist drops them in. Content that the film is gone, the Decepticons retreat. Hoist then lifts Spike and Carly from the “lava”, which is just bubbly, muddy water mixed with special effects.

The Autobots show the film to Wheeljack in the screening room. The Autobot scientist laughs at Megatron because the device Megatron wanted so much is actually worthless. Impressed with Hoist's performance at the lava pit, the director offers him the leading part in a new film, but Hoist declines, saying that his duty as an Autobot comes first, no matter how unglamorous it is.

{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (1)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (14)
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (15)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] (16)
*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] (17)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (21)
|c2=
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (8)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (9)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (11)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (12)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (13)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (18)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (20)
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] (2)
*[[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (3)
*[[Attack of the Alien Robots director#Assistant director|Assistant director]] (4)
*[[Attack of the Alien Robots director|Director]] (5)
*[[Karen Fishook]] (6)
*[[Harold Edsel]] (7)
*[[Attack of the Alien Robots director#Production assistant|Production assistant]] (19)
}}

==Quotes==
"Ready for my big scene, Mr. Director." 
"Huh? Oh, yeah, the robot. Er...okay, Moist, er...pick up a donut from the catering truck and relax until I call for ya." 
"Donut?"
:—'''Hoist''' gets the brush-off from the Major Pictures '''director'''.

"The star has arrived!"
:—'''Sunstreaker''', humble as ever

"Oh, no. The Autobots have gone movie-mad.”
 "And the director's gonna be just plain mad!"
:—'''Spike''' and '''Carly'''

"Who would want to steal scenes from ''this'' picture?"
:—'''Spike Witwicky''', movie critic

[[File:HoistGoesHollywood Sunstreaker Tracks masks.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|''Science fiction double feature'']]
"I feel like a fool!" 
"Do you wanna quit?" 
"No, but I still feel like a fool!"
:—'''Tracks''' and '''Sunstreaker''' aren't enjoying their movie careers.

"He is...no match for the alien robots...I-I mean, the ''evil'' alien robots."
:—'''Warpath''' shows his acting chops.

"Is ''this'' what you're looking for, Megatron? You and the rest of the Decepticons ''get out!'' Or I'll drop them, and your precious film, into this pit of flesh-eating lava!" 
"An Autobot would never hurt a human. You're bluffing!" 
"''Am I?!'' [''drops them''] Maybe ''you'd'' like to follow them, Megatron!" 
:—'''Hoist''' is a bit scary as he bluffs '''Megatron'''

==Notes==
===Production information===
*First draft script submitted: 31st July 1985
*Dialogue recording: [[August 16|16th August]] [[1985]]

===Continuity notes===
*"Dash Jordon" was referenced in the [[Buzz Dixon]]-penned episode of ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' titled "My Brother's Keeper". He was said to be appearing at a science fiction convention.

===Real-world references===
[[File:AotAR.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|What do you mean, 'Flash Gordon approaching'?]]
* The characters of Harold Edsel and Karen Fishook are parodies of [[Harrison Ford]] and {{w|Carrie Fisher}} from the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' films. Karen Fishook is voiced by [[Susan Blu]], who would later voice another Princess Leia parody: [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee.]]
* Upon Powerglide's entrance, he references the {{w|Academy Awards}}, saying "I'll show you some real Oscar-winning material." No Transformers movie has won an Oscar, though [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 film]] was nominated for three awards, [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|its 2009 sequel]] for one, and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|their 2011 sequel]] for three again.
* The role of "Dash Jordon" is a reference to the character {{w|Flash Gordon}}.

===Animation and technical errors===
*Coloring errors:
**Spike's hair is colored orange in the first shot of him riding in Hoist's cab.
**One of Dirge's smaller fins is gray instead of gold after he crashes into the swamp.
**One panel of Powerglide's face is red instead of gray as he gripes about all the crashes.
**In the swamp, when Ramjet transforms and takes off, he is given Thrust's colors. He's also standing where Thrust had been a moment earlier.
**Ramjet's guns are white instead of dark gray as Thrust activates the device.
**When Megatron grabs Starscream after he learns the negative is still in existence, Starscream's hips turn white, but they immediately turn back to their normal red when he gets picked up.
**After Megatron rips Starscream a new one, Soundwave is colored like [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]].
**Aboard the space ship set, Sunstreaker is [[:file:Sunstreaker-diaclone.jpg|colored light gray]] where he should be yellow.
**When Spike and Carly view the footage, Wheeljack's invention is yellow instead of gray.
**Megatron's "eyebrow" is light gray instead of black as he listens to Hoist's spiel.
**The sides of Megatron's face are black as he runs out following the "destruction" of the negative.
**Tracks' "hood" is dark gray instead of blue during the group pan over the Autobots at the end.

*Warpath "sharpshoots" at nothing! The shot causes some kind of energy effect to radiate out of thin air.
*As the director announces the Autobots will be his stunt vehicles, Spike's "Tracks!" line is randomly played over again.
*As the director notes he wants something "extra," his glasses are missing their earpieces for a moment.
*A number of sound effects are missing or played at oddly low volume:
**Tracks drives off the building set and changes to his flight mode without the transformation sound.
**Thrust and Ramjet land at the swamp set without any sound effect at all.
**The usual "clunk" sound is barely audible as Megatron punches Starscream.
**The electrical sounds of Starscream shorting out after Megatron brutalizes him are almost inaudible.
**When the mechanical dinosaurs explode from Rumble's blasts, there are no explosion sounds.
*Thrust's mouth is missing as he and Ramjet set down the device.
*Tracks' seat says "Trucks" Instead of Tracks.
*Megatron, Starscream (in [[robot mode]]!) and Soundwave leave the Decepticon base; the very next shot shows Megatron, Soundwave and three jets (one could be Starscream, but there was no transformation sound).
*Karen Fishook's attempt to console her co-star is cut off in mid-sentence by the scene edit.
*The "CLOSED" sign on the studio the Decepticons are in reads "CLLOSE".
*When Megatron is examining a reel of film, the reel is out of scale from a normal film reel.
*Sunstreaker is Gray.
*Warpath and Powerglide are missing their face plates after the explosion scene.
[[File:HoistGoesHollywood No Faceplate Error.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Guess they mouthed off once too often.]]
*Spike yells, "DUCK!" when Soundwave bursts through the theater screen, but he and Carly run away instead.
*Soundwave's hand cannon repeatedly uses a sound effect that's not the usual Decepticon laser noise.
*As usual, human buildings comfortably accommodate a full-size Transformer, such as Megatron or Soundwave.
*Just before they run into Megatron, Spike and Carly appear to be mouthing something, but there's no dialogue.
*When Soundwave tells Carly and Spike to "Surrender the negative," he appears as if he's sliding forward in the next scene, even though he's walking towards them, as evidenced by the sound of his footsteps.
*Megatron, Soundwave and Rumble tear through a jungle background, but it's still there as they walk through the tear.
*When Spike and Carly emerge from the cave, they are about half the height of Megatron.
*As Megatron jumps out of the cave, his head is about a third the size it should be, but returns to normal size once he lands.
*As the director offers Hoist a role in his next movie, the shots show light brown walls around them, but in the last shot of the episode, the theater is back to dark blue again.
*Near the end of the episode, Warpath says "You tell him Hoist, yeah," but Hoist's mouthplate is moving in sync with the words, and his body language reflects the dialogue. A second later, Hoist is moving around again during Powerglide's line. (Maybe really he ''is'' just that good an actor.)
*During the last shot of the Autobots congratulating Hoist, Sunstreaker is placed too high in the cel, making him appear to be floating (and clipping through the humans!).

===Continuity errors===
[[File:HoistGoesHollywood Dirge in swamp.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|''They're gonna put me in the movies They're gonna make a big star out of me We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely And all I gotta do is act naturally'']]
*Improbable viewpoints:
**From Decepticon Headquarters, Megatron and Starscream get a quarter-angle shot of Dirge flying along as he calls in his mayday.
**Then they have a nicely-framed view of him crashed in the swamp, seconds after it happens.
*If Wheeljack’s doohickey was kept in his workshop, why are the Decepticons only trying to utilize it now? We ''know'' they’ve had access to it before, since they [[Divide and Conquer|once]] put a lock on the door.
*Not an error ''per se'', but we never do find out exactly why Megatron blames Starscream for Dirge's crash.
*Nor is it clear why Dirge struggles to carry the device, while Ramjet seems to have no trouble with it.
*For that matter, why was Dirge the right choice to literally shuttle the device through space to Earth from Cybertron, when the Decepticons have the [[space bridge]] or Astrotrain, whose function is - again, literally - "Decepticon Military Transport"?
*In the time it takes for Astrotrain, Ramjet, and Thrust to arrive at the studio to fish out Dirge and retrieve Wheeljack's gadget, a lot of events took place. Hoist arrives at the studio, four other Autobots arrive, four extra scenes are written and filmed, the director finds Dirge in the swamp set, and a bridge is built around the Conehead, at which point the director calls wrap for the day. Even if the three Decepticons sent to recover the device flew from coast to coast, they could have arrived at the studio in about three hours. Either it was a short work day at the studio, or Astrotrain, Ramjet, and Thrust ran into some problems.
*What exactly is this movie about, anyway? Plane crash, kissing. Car crash, kissing. Another car crash, kissing.
*Why do the Decepticons think it’s a good idea to bring a mystery Autobot machine into their headquarters and turn it on? Without knowing what it does or taking ANY precautions? For all they know, it could be a bomb! (Knowing Wheeljack, it had a decent chance of exploding anyway.)
*The [[Attack of the Alien Robots director#Production assistant|production assistant]], not to mention the entire rest of the production staff, is surprisingly uninterested in the film theft, despite the [[Attack of the Alien Robots director|director]]'s fear that "somebody is deliberately trying to shut down production. I want to know who it is!" as only Carly and Spike are seen viewing the new print.
*Hoist appears to be unfamiliar with - yet quite adamant about - how actual {{w|lava}}, at 700-1200 °C, interacts with [[human]] flesh. Judging by how he falls for Hoist's bluff, so is Megatron.

===Trivia===
[[File:HoistGoesHollywood Starscream offline.JPG|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Who says celluloid heroes never feel any pain?]]
[[File:HoistGoesHollywood Wheeljack's invention.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|''The movie wasn't so hot It didn't have much of a plot'']]
*This is one of four pre-movie episodes that doesn't feature [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]].
*Due to [[Earl Kress|the writer's]] tendency to use Starscream as a [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator-ish]] comedy relief, Megatron is ''incredibly'' abusive toward Starscream in this episode...well, more than usual. He blames him for Dirge's screw-ups, punches him, throws him around, pulls wires from his chest, and pretty much does everything short of killing him. Notably, every other Decepticon in the room, who usually hate Starscream's guts, are visibly ''horrified'' at this. Incidentally, Starscream is absent from the next few episodes; Megatron must have done some ''real'' damage.
*When the Autobots are role-playing the aliens chasing the actress, Sunstreaker looks like he's imitating the walk of Frankenstein's monster from early horror movies.
*When the Autobots are sitting in director's chairs with their names written on the backs, Tracks's chair is spelled "Trucks". This ''could'' be an extension of the gag where the director constantly gets Hoist's name wrong - although on Hoist's chair, his name is spelled correctly! Considering how common [[Japanese language|mangled English]] lettering is in the cartoon's backgrounds, it may be an outright error (presumably stemming from a misunderstanding on the part of Japanese animators, as the English short "a" and short "u" sounds are identical to the Japanese ear). The world may never know.
*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]].
*We never do find out what [[Wheeljack's unnamed invention|Wheeljack's device]] is supposed to do.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title (European French broadcast):'' "'''Hoist part à Hollywood'''" ("Hoist Goes Hollywood")
:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast & European French DVD release):'' "'''Ça c'est du cinéma'''" ("Now that's Cinema")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*The annoying alien voice effect for the Transformers from previous episodes is still present. Sometimes it makes some phrases difficult to understand, while making Megatron sound particularly ridiculous at moments.
::*Still no trace of [[Albert Augier]] in this episode. As a result, [[Georges Atlas]] keeps Soundwave for one more episode.
::*All the logo transitions were cut. It is unknown if it was that way for the original broadcast or if the episode was chopped for the DVD release.
::*Dirge's lines in plane mode before his crash are all missing.
::*Megatron's line "Dirge! Report!" is missing.
::*Powerglide's lines in plane mode are all missing.
::*Spike's voice actor misses a word and says "Bon sang, tu ''ne pas savoir'' à quel point tu nous as fait peur !" ("Damn, ''you no'' idea how much you scared us!").
::*The gag about the director constantly misnaming Hoist is entirely removed. For the final line, the director tells him "Well, big guy..." and Hoist says "Excuse-me but could you call me by my name please?".
::*Harold Edsel's French name "Janilax" may be a mix of "[[Henry Djanik|Djanik]]" and "[[Francis Lax|Lax]]", the voice actors who dub Megatron and Optimus Prime. Moreover, Francis Lax dubbed [[Harrison Ford]] in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy.
::*If we rely on that idea, Karen Fishook's French name "Atley" might be a mix of "[[Georges Atlas|Atlas]]" and [[François Leccia|Leccia]]".

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hoist geht zum Film'''" ("Hoist Goes to the Movie")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 30]], [[1989]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Cinema!'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*The gag about the director constantly misnaming Hoist is entirely removed. Particularly, at the end of the episode, Hoist's line: «Uh... excuse me, but the name's Hoist!» is changed to: «Excuse me, but I think I don't know you!»... wait, what?!
:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''Hoist conquista Hollywood'''" ("Hoist Conquers Hollywood")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hoist Hollywood e Iku'''" (ホイストハリウッドへ行く, "Hoist Goes Hollywood")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[May 23]], [[1986]]

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Zài Hǎoláiwù Pāi Diànyǐng '''" (在好莱坞拍电影, "Shooting a Movie in Hollywood")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hoist Vai à Hollywood'''" ("Hoist Goes to Hollywood")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Tyagatch v Hollywoodee'''" (Тягач в Голливуде, "Hoist in Hollywood")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Toys inspired by this episode===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-58-Hoist.jpg|thumb|240px]]
*'''''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] ([[TakaraTomy]], 2017)'''
:In addition to the standard and alternate (smiling, shouting) faces, ''Masterpiece'' Sunstreaker includes an alien mask from this episode. For an additional homage, he can also stand on one leg.
*'''''Masterpiece'' MP-58 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hoist]] (TakaraTomy, 2024)'''
:In a similar fashion to Sunstreaker, Hoist comes with an optional alien mask accessory.
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==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[1995]] — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Megatron Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[1999]] — ''The Transformers'' — Decepticon Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[2001]] — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 2 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2003]] — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2 ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2003 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2: Vol. 7 (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[2004]] — ''Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 3: Series 2.2 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 12 ([[Déclic Images]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[2006]] — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] [[2007]] — ''Transformers'' — Box-Set (3DVDs) ([[Flex Media]]) — German audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] [[2009]] — ''Transformers'' — Volume 06: Stagione Due Parte Quarta ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part Two (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume Two: 25th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2011]] — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2014]] — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume Two: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d8hWCjGXOzXM3zaAM4BAUThrCgOoP_Vm/view?usp=sharing Full episode script]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=158PDU6IbXKZe0G8P94oa56Rax26OtQGb Voice actor call sheet and dialogue script]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HeTjtWI1MQsq8lVvbhzBuRfPsSR7999E/view?usp=drive_link Episode model sheets]

[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]

Leadfoot (G2)

2024-10-24T06:53:39Z

BNSF1995: /* Generation 2 */

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{{disambig3|Leadfoot}}
:''Leadfoot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:LeadfootG2commercial.jpg|284px|thumb|Without this, there could have been no ''Cars''.]]

'''Leadfoot''' (aka '''Hot Foot''') is a speed machine who always manages to keep his cool no matter how fast he's going. Despite his function as a "defense specialist", he's most notable for using his incredible speed and sensor-deflecting armor for ''infiltrating'' enemy bases, then ripping them apart with his "[[Rotor Force|rotoprop]]" weapon.

Well, maybe the best defense is a good offense. You know who said that? Mel, the cook on ''Alice''.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic===
[[File:Newdawn-volt-leadfoot.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"That car really motors!" "'Cause I'm a transformin' rotor!!" Erm, sure, Leadfoot.]]
Like the rest of the [[Rotor Force]], Leadfoot was originally one of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s next generation of [[Decepticon]]s, animated by the stolen power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. He first saw combat on [[Tykos]], when the Decepticons raided a [[rheanimum]] gas mine, and his second when the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]] kicked the slag out of them. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

Almost immediately after this, the Decepticons allied with the Autobots against the Empire and Leadfoot, fighting alongside Megatron himself, fought to rescue Autobots on [[Ethos]]. {{storylink|Escalation!}}

This alliance swiftly changed Leadfoot. He and [[Manta Ray (G2)|Manta Ray]] first partnered with [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] to ambush Cybertronian flyers, earning the Autobot's praise. {{storylink|Total War!}} More critically, Leadfoot saved his friend's life when [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] decided Manta Ray was insufficiently loyal, decapitating the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] before he could kill Manta Ray. Leadfoot thought nothing of saving his partner, as Autobots have to stick together. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]''}}

[[File:SpotlightGalvatron Leadfoot.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|How do you think LEADFOOT feels, jerk?]]
Leadfoot was one of the Autobots guarding [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s remains at [[Thunderhead Pass]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. While on post, he tried to stop [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] from requesting a transfer to [[Earth]], then went back to duty while [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]] sorted Sideswipe out. Unfortunately for Leadfoot, as he was on patrol, [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|a mysterious being]] arrived to take Thunderwing. Leadfoot was taken by surprise as the powerful transformer grabbed him by the throat, and seconds later he was dead. Sideswipe, who was to relieve Leadfoot as punishment, arrived to find his comrade's lifeless body and swore revenge. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

On their way to [[Garrus-9]], Hound's team sent telemetry on Leadfoot's death to the ''[[Ark-32]]''. After examining the data, [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] observed that it was as though a [[Necrotic virus|virus of "unlife"]] had attacked and destroyed every living [[cyber-cell]] in Leadfoot simultaneously in a fraction of a [[Units of time|nano-klik]]. More importantly, Nightbeat found this [[Spotlight: Nightbeat|somehow familiar...]] {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}
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===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Leadfoot manta ray g2 redux.jpg|left|thumb|100px]]
Leadfoot was one of many new Transformers created on Earth after [[2006]], when the war with the Decepticons had left the solar system for the further reaches of space. At the [[Cyberfactory]], a new generation was born out of human, [[Nebulan]], and Cybertronian technologies. Leadfoot and others like him were created as "citizens of Earth", but it was only a matter of time before conflict broke out. Leadfoot joined a legion of new Autobots under [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s leadership against [[Clench (G1)|Clench]] and his criminal Decepticon Syndicate.

In [[2010]], Leadfoot was one of the first responders to the [[Large Hadron Collider]] in Switzerland, which had been taken over by the Syndicate. They were driven off by the Decepticons and their [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] hordes, however, and Pyro was captured in the process. In a second strike, Leadfoot and the majority of the team kept [[Double Punch]] and the other Decepticon guards busy out front, while their emergency commander [[Rapido]] slipped in the rear to rescue Pyro. Leadfoot's team was placed in dire peril once the Decepticons began upgrading themselves with [[forestonite]], but luckily the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s and a large squad from [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] arrived as reinforcements. [[Aquafend]] then sent him and [[Manta Ray (G2)|Manta Ray]] to the roof to fight through [[Ransack (G2)|Ransack]] and [[Powerdive]] and shut down the complex's wind turbines. The foursome were presumably still there when the forestonite gas raced through the planet's ventilation systems, giving super-powered upgrades to all Transformers present. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}
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===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Wreckers loose ends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Leadfoot was a member of the [[Wreckers]] and along with the rest of the team went against [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s orders by intervening in a siege with Neo-Decepticon insurgents in in the [[Pax Cybertronia Decommissioning Depot]] in [[Kalis]]. After bring the stalemate to an end by trapping [[Venom (G1)|Venom]], [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]], and [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] inside a [[detention-sphere]], Leadfoot agreed to go on [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]]'s journey to all the planets the Transformer war had ravaged. They started at [[Earth]] and Leadfoot controlled the surveillance drones; he was horrified at the site of the devastated Earth, asking what had happened. What happened was Megatron! {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}

[[File:Leadfoot rg1 loose ends 3.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.65]]
Having made it to Earth in the escape pods before Megatron destroyed their ship, the Wreckers decided to try to get a warning back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] via the [[Deep Space Network]] in [[Goldstone]]. Upon discovering that they were being pursued by Megatron's [[zombie]] army, Leadfoot, [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] were dispatched to draw them away from the main group. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} Leadfoot reconvened with the other Wreckers (bar Kup, who had been captured by Megatron's forces) and met up with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]]'s resistance cell at [[Argus Base]] where the humans enlightened the [[Autobot]]s about what had transpired in their absence. Leadfoot speculated that Megatron must have had some kind of help since he had neither the skills nor the resources to have accomplished so much alone and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] surmised that the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] was most likely the source of his power. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 3}}

As Springer, [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], and Sandstorm made their way to rescue Kup, the other Wreckers Leadfoot, [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]], Roadbuster, [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack 'n' Ruin]] launched an assault on the Ark, accompanied by Circuit Smasher and four humans wearing [[battlesuit]]s. Leadfoot was the first casualty of the battle, hit by [[autogun]] fire and flipped upside down with his wheels in the air. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}}

After the battle was won, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] put him on the critical list alongside his fellow Wrecker [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] in his report to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} When the ship carrying Leadfoot and the others arrived in Cybertron's orbit, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] ordered his troops to use Cybertron's defenses to blow the ship out of the air. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} The Autobots on Cybertron managed to disarm the missiles before they destroyed the ship. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Broadside recovered from his injuries and was back in action soon. Leadfoot's conspicuous absence would suggest he succumbed to his injuries. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 4}} If he didn't, however, then he, along with his fellow Wreckers, would have eventually died of old age after untold eons. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===''Legends'' comic===
In the year 2038, Leadfoot was stationed on Cybertron when [[Violengiguar]] attacked. Using the possessed bodies of the [[Powered Master]]s, Violengiguar struck down Leadfoot and many of his comrades. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Tread & Circuits Part 2|''Tread & Circuits'' #2]]}}
[[File:Tread&Circuits2 Leadfoot.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.0|He's like a more athletic [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]].]]
A native [[Velocitron|Velocitronian]] and participant in the annual [[Speedia|Speedia 500]], Leadfoot was approached by [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] in a bar just prior to the race. He gushed about his admiration for [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]], the race's first winner, and made quick friends with Thunderclash. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 2}}

After the race began, it was disrupted by the terrorist group [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhem]], and Leadfoot found himself in danger from an avalanche triggered by [[Skullgrin]]. He later stopped [[Thunderblast (G1)|Thunderblast]] from shooting an unsuspecting Thunderclash and gave the leader of the [[Wreckers]] a ride to catch up with the lead racers. While Mayhem escaped, Leadfoot eventually made it to the finish line with the rest of the survivors. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 3}}

The day of [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]]'s inauguration as Velocitron's new [[Senate|First Senator]], Leadfoot approached Thunderclash again to touch base with his new friend and pledged his assistance if the Wreckers ever needed anything. He soon had to make good on that promise when Mayhem attacked again, trying to assassinate Knock Out. Leadfoot rallied the other racers present to take on the terrorists, providing enough of a distraction for the Wreckers to defeat Mayhem. After leaving Velocitron with his team, Thunderclash added the reliable and loyal Leadfoot to a list he was keeping of potential new recruits for the Wreckers. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 4}}

==Commercial appearances==
{{voiceactor|[[Garry Chalk]] (English)}}

*Leadfoot was speeding around a race track when it was attacked by the [[Laser Rod]], [[Sizzle (G2)|Sizzle]]. He transformed to [[robot mode]] in order to fight back and defend the speedway enthusiasts. Leadfoot also considered himself a "transforming rotor". How this belief relates to the secular notion of "[[Atechnogenesis|naturally-occurring gears, levers, and pulleys]]" is unknown. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Rotor Force and Laser Rods|Rotor Force and Laser Rods commercial}}

==Toys==
===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy Leadfoot.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|It's actually less counter-intuitive than it looks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Leadfoot''' ([[Rotor Force]], [[1994]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro EU name'': '''Hot Foot'''
:*''Accessories:'' Engine/launcher, 2 rotor discs
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Among the first of the totally-new molds designed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Leadfoot transforms into a Lola T93/00 Indy car with a giant rotor on top. Hmm. His "[[Rotor Force]]" engine block is a manually-wound spinner that launches his flying disc into the air when the spoiler is pressed down. He graciously came with two rotor discs in case you lost one. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Leadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Leadfoot at TFU.info]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy-Wreck-N-Rule-Leadfoot.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|(Lead)footloose, (Lead)footloose Kick off your Sunday shoes Please, Louise Pull me up off my knees]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-wr|'''G2 Universe Leadfoot & Masterdominus''' (2-pack, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Cannon, shoulder-mounted launcher, missile
:*''Known designers'': [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)

: Part of the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Store exclusives|Wreck N' Rule Collection]]'', Leadfoot is a new-head [[retool]]ing of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' "Battle Across Time" [[Mirage_(G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Mirage]], transforming into a Formula 1 race car.

: The issue with the 5 mm port on the back of the figure that was present on Mirage has been fixed for this release, with 5 mm pegs now able to be snugly placed inside it without the fear of them falling out.

: All of the packs in the ''Wreck N' Rule Collection'' contain a piece of a buildable cardboard Wrecker hammer; Leadfoot came with the hammer's mounting base. The inner boxes are also designed to be stacked together to form a display mural.

: In the United States, Leadfoot was only available in the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] ''Wreck N' Rule Collection'', as part of a two-pack with [[Masterdominus]]; this two-pack was the second set revealed, on [[May 10]], 2022. It was however the ''last'' of the sets to ship, in early August, roughly two weeks after the others.

: Despite being revealed in May 2022, his design was teased six months prior through the ''[[Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits|Tread & Circuits]]'' comic series.

: This mold with the head of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Holo Mirage" was used to make ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Crasher (G1)|Decepticon Crasher]].
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==Notes==
*Leadfoot is unique among the Rotor Force in that his [[alternate mode]] is ''not'' one that would normally have a large rotor or propeller.
*There was briefly an F1 car in the late '70s that incorporated a rotor. The {{w|Brabham BT46#Brabham_BT46B|Brabham BT46B}} "fan car" ran in only one race before protests from other teams saw its rear-mounted fan—used to increase downforce—banned from competition. If only Hasbro's designers had known, Leadfoot could have looked authentically odd, instead of just odd.
*In the Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic, Decepticon speech bubbles were marked by triangles, while Autobots were marked by rectangles. Leadfoot and Manta Ray began with Decepticon bubbles, but were clearly Autobots in the last issue, once they switched sides.
*A crossword in ''[[The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual]]'' indicates that "[[Manta Ray (G2)|Piranha]]" and "Hot Foot" are brothers.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Leadfoot''' (リードフット ''Rīdofutto'')<ref>The Japanese rendition of "Leadfoot" misunderstands the "lead" in the name to be pronounced as the verb "lead" (リード ''rīdo'') rather than the metal "lead" (レッド ''reddo'').</ref>
*''French:'' '''Pleins Gaz''' (Canada)

==References==
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Mirage (G1)/toys

2024-10-20T00:54:59Z

BNSF1995: /* The Transformers */

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[[File:Mirage g1boxart.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"The shelf was... full."]]

'''Mirage''' will need more than a four-car garage to hold all his toys!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1Mirage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don't need to be street-legal; I'm rich.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]]-[[1988]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''07'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Liquid fuel dart|Rocket-dart]] [[hunting rifle]]", missile launcher, 3 [[missile]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), , [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Originally released in the ''[[Diaclone]]: Car Robot'' line, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Mirage was part of the original 1984 Autobot Cars assortment, transforming into a F-1 {{w|Ligier JS11}} racer. His vehicle mode was specifically designed to work with the launcher mechanism contained in the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] / ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy trailer. He includes a spring-loaded missile launcher for use in robot mode; the launcher's spring was severely weakened for the [[Hasbro]] releases [[for safety reasons]], while the later [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release kept the mechanism fully-functional.

: This toy is ''incredibly'' easily broken at the waist pivot, being just a thin metal rod (or sometimes even plastic post) connecting his rather weighty upper and lower halves.

: In 1984, Mirage was the most common figure of his price point, since he was packaged two per [[case]] for the better part of the year. (There were originally only eleven different Autobot Cars figures in a case of twelve, with the extra Mirage used to fill up the case. Near the end of the year, the extra Mirage was replaced by [[Skids (G1)#The Transformers|Skids]].) Like all his 1984 brethren, Mirage received a heat-activated [[rubsign]] in 1985, added to his spoiler; this version was the one released in Japan and various European markets. He was discontinued at retail in 1986, but continued to be available as a [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers|mail-away item]] for years, costing $8 and two [[Robot Point]]s. The last of these offers, 1988's "[[The Autobots Are Under Attack!]]," marked the final release of the toy; the figure's mold was subsequently [[Mold#Issues with Reissues|either lost or damaged]], making him one of only two regular-retail 1984 toys to never be reissued in any capacity (the other being the enigmatic "[[Bumper (G1)#Toys|Bumper]]"). He has, however, been [[knockoff|knocked off]] to high heaven in a variety of colors.

: The labels on the toy are references to several real-world companies. The largest name, Citanes, is a deliberate corruption of Gitanes, a French cigarette company. (Quite unusual for a child's toy, but not the only [[Exhaust|cigarette reference in ''Diaclone'']].) The toy included Gitanes' logo of a dancing woman on what ends up as Mirage's belt in robot form. "Ligier" is the name of the company that manufactured the JS11 chassis and fielded the team, Équipe Ligier, traditionally wearing 25 and 26 on the F1 grid, while "elf" is a reference to a French oil company that has since merged with TotalFina to become TotalFinaElf.

: The Italian version of Mirage (called "Mistero") released by [[GiG]] covered the "Citanes" tampographs with [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vmirage.html factory-applied "Ligier" decals], and later outright replaced the "Citanes" tampos with actual "Ligier" tampos.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-mirage/137/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Mirage at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Mirage at TFU.info]

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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|The box set was... full.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Good Bye Convoy''' (Multi-pack, [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Rocket-dart hunting rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows, packaged with unchanged versions of Mirage ("Ligier" in Japan) and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Red Alert]] ("Alert"). It seems this was done in an apparent homage to the similar ''Diaclone'' "Powered Convoy DX" giftset, which packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with the ''Diaclone'' versions of the other two Autobots.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|When is a Mirage [[:File:RID-toy_MirageGT.jpg|not]] [[Mirage (BM)|a]] [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]]? When is a [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] not a [http://tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/Slicks/slicks.htm GoBot?] ]]
*'''Mirage''' ([[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]], [[1995]])
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], Mirage is a black and yellow [[redeco]] of wave 1's [[Double Clutch (G2)#Toys|Double Clutch]], transforming into a 1:64-scale Lola T94 Indy car. He features through-axle construction allowing for super-fast zipping along smooth surfaces, and his 1:64 scale makes him compatible with racing sets from the ''[[Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' toylines.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Mirage (RID)#Toys|Mirage]]. The toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Mirage (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Mirage]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Go-Bots Mirage at TFU.info]
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[[File:UnmadeG2SMirageMockup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Mirage''' (<s>[[1995]]</s>?)
**''Accessories:'' Presumably rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles

:[[:File:G2MirageVaultArt.jpg|Concept art for a green and pink redeco]] of Mirage's original toy (with alligator decals!) meant for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline surfaced in the [[2011]] ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' collector's book by [[Pablo Hidalgo]]. In an unusual coincidence, ''Transformers'' fan and rarities-hunter [[Maziar Shahsafdari]] unveiled a pictorial review of the mock-up done for this redeco on his website TF-1.com shortly after the book came out, entirely unaware of its inclusion in the tome.

:Given that the previous G2 Jazz and Sideswipe toys were released with two fellow ''Diaclone''-based wavemates, this Mirage figure would probably have been released alongside [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|orange Jazz]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|yellow Sideswipe]]. Of the three, Mirage is the only one whose identity is somewhat clear as the physical art piece uncovered by Pablo Hidalgo had "Mirage" handwritten at the bottom in black marker, similar to the artwork which revealed names for [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]] and [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]].

:The color scheme went on to creep up in a few pieces of referential fiction, described [[Mirage (G1)#TransTech|here on the main Mirage page]].

::''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/other/g2mirage_template.html TFSquareOne article about pink and green G2 Mirage]''
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gah! I'm teal! Somebody recolor me, please!]]
*'''Mirage''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' 2-part rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Mirage was originally designed for release during the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline, but the line's cancellation resulted in the figure being held back. Consequently, unlike most of the ''Machine Wars'' toys, his head looks very similar to his Generation 1 form. He transforms into a blue and white Penske PC-18 Indycar, and like the other ''Machine Wars'' Basic-class figures, the toy is a "flipchanger" with a one-step, spring-loaded transformation. His rifle splits into two pieces, which store inside his legs while he is in vehicle mode.

:This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his shoulders and spine share plastic with [[Megaplex#Toys|Megaplex]]'s inner robot parts, his head shares plastic with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Skywarp]]'s jet parts, his seat shares plastic with [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Hoist]]'s truck parts, plus he shares the pearlescent-gray optics plastic with, well, everyone.

:A redeco of the rifle (both pieces) was included in the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]] vs [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Megatron]] two-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Mirage at TFU.info]
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RM-toy Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Phew. Thanks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Rijie''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': 2-part "Molecular Bonding Gun", "JS Laser Gun"

: Part of the first wave of Takara's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, "Rijie" uses the ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Basic Class [[#Machine Wars|Mirage mold]], but in a much more [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]-based coloration and deco. He also came with an extra chrome-silver "JS Laser Gun" (like the other bonus weapons of ''Robotmasters'', it is suspected to be a mold originally developed yet ultimately unused by the cut-short ''[[Microman]] LED Powers'' line; "JS" is a reference to the naming scheme Ligier uses for its race cars, standing for Jo Schlesser, a Formula One driver who was a friend of Guy Ligier and was killed at the 1968 French Grand Prix).

: Because of legal reasons, "Ligier" could not be used for the name of the ''Robotmasters'' toy, so "Rijie", which has the same pronunciation in Japan, was used instead. Curiously, the toy's instructions still identify it as "Ligier".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Ligier/ligier.htm More information on ''Robotmasters'' Rijie at TFU.info]
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:AlternatorsMirage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This toy is clearly black, red, and silver. You're just deluding yourself.]]
*'''Mirage''' (Alternator, [[2006]])
**''ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Mirage transforms into a finely detailed 1:24 scale replica of a Ford GT, featuring opening doors, engine bay, and trunk, with a realistic interior. As with most Alternators, his car body is mostly unpainted, but the metallic-flake deep blue plastic makes this hard to see.

:Featuring an innovative, different [[robot mode]], Mirage is not a straight re-interpretation of the original Mirage's robot mode, due to the completely different types of vehicles. But coincidentally the Ford GT's hood features a shape that echoes an F1-type racing car's nose and front spoiler. His removable engine supercharger splits in two, becoming either a pair of small pistols or a pair of tonfa weapons.

:Mirage was retooled into [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] for the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' line, which was further redecoed into ''Alternators'' Rodimus. Later in 2007, he was redecoed in clear plastic colors to represent his 'invisibility mode' as an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' line.

:There is [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|an extensive amount of swirly plastic throughout the figure's entire car mode]], however, no cases of traditional gold plastic syndrome-like crumbling have been reported so far. Some have documented frequent "hairline cracks" showing up in this figure, however, these are usually concentrated on one specific portion of the car mode (they often show up as lines between the windshield and the front wheelwell) <ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/alternators-binaltech-fandom-unite-lets-see-some-pics.235171/page-165#post-20719899</ref>, so it is possible that this could be chalked up to some stress applied on those specific portions of the plastic rather than the plastic itself.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltMirage/mirage.htm More information on Alternators Mirage at TFU.info]
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:RID-toy Mirage-KBclear2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I fail to see the point of this.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage''' ([[Spychanger|Spy Changer]], [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Released in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], "Spy Changer" Mirage is a re-release of the [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Mirage (RID)#KBclear2|Mirage]], transforming into a translucent green Lola Indy car.

: He was available only on an individual card from discount chains like The Dollar Store.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Universe'' Mirage at TFU.info]
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Classics Mirage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Applied to [[Revoltech]] club; rejected for lacking thigh joints.]]
*'''Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}
:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mirage was released in November 2006 in wave 2, along with the [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]]. He transforms into a closed-canopy Formula racer concept car. Mirage's paint details contain a few ''Transformers'' in-jokes in the form of sponsor logos such as "[[Sparkplug Witwicky|Witwicky Sparkplugs]]" and "[[Lithone (planet)|Lithonian]] Drivetrain". Additionally, his racing number is still 26, as it was on the original toy. Other logos, which include "Plasma Injection Energy" and "F.P. Racing", refer to "pie" and the initials of [[Joe Kyde|the deco artist]]'s super-secret non-gay friendship cult, respectively.

:The front detaches to become a handheld electro-disruptor weapon which is said to be able to create illusions and allow him to appear invisible. According to some of his production art, the weapon was partially styled after a crossbow. He is ''extremely'' poseable for his time, featuring double-jointed elbows and knees, ball-jointed spoiler "toes", and waist articulation, among others.

:His stock photography (pictured at right) depicts almost all of his unpainted grey plastic as blue.

:This mold was also used to make 2007 [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Fracture (Movie)#Toys|Fracture]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Drag Strip (G1)#Universe (2008)|Drag Strip]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsMirage/mirage.htm More information on Classics Mirage at TFU.info]
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2007freeMirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I leave your toilets fresh and blue every time you flush!]]
*'''Hologram Mirage''' (BotCon attendee freebie, [[2007]])
**''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
:A redeco of ''Classics'' Mirage in translucent and opaque blue, Mirage was available only as a "freebie" gift to attendees at [[BotCon 2007]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BCMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Mirage at TFU.info]
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[[File:Timelinestoy MWMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Mirage / Thundercracker''' (Souvenir pack, [[BotCon 2013]])
**''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
:This redeco of ''Classics'' Mirage renders him in his ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' color scheme. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Thundercracker (MW)#Toys|''Machine Wars'' Thundercracker]] at [[BotCon 2013]].

:This toy almost became [[Prowl (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Prowl]] before Mirage was ultimately decided on.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref> This souvenir set was a particularly poor seller, ending up on deep clearance online after the convention. 

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BCMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Mirage on TFU.info]''
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===''Binaltech''===
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[[File:Binaltechtoy rijie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rijie feat. Ford GT Electro-Disrupter Mode''' {{sic}} (e-HOBBY exclusive, 2007)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons
:Rijie is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Mirage using mostly transparent plastic. The toy was exclusively available from [[e-HOBBY]] in September 2007.

:Even though Takara had briefly contemplated releasing a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Hot Rod) retool of Alternators Mirage as the next ''Binaltech'' toy after [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (both toys would ultimately come out as part of the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' line instead), they apparently never created any [[die-cast]] molds for the Ford GT sculpt. To justify the absence of diecast parts from a ''Binaltech'' toy, Takara decided to use clear plastic parts to represent an "invisible" mode, officially called an "Electro-Disrupter Mode" {{sic}} on the packaging.

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#18|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Rijie's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/Rijie/rijie.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Rijie at TFU.info]
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Mirage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sculpted in 2006. Decoed in the late 70s.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ligier''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-04'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 13]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Gun/front spoiler

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' Ligier is a redeco of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class Mirage. In an effort to make him appear more accurate to Mirage's cartoon appearances, Ligier lacks most of the sponsorship tampographs that appeared on ''Classics'' Mirage. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' version, but features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts: his rear spoiler and his front spoiler.
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[[File:HenkeiElectroDisruptorLigier.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Clear, black, '''and''' chrome? It's like he's a living embodiment of Takara itself!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Electro Disruptor Ligier''' (Deluxe, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Gun/front spoiler

: "Electro Disruptor Ligier" is a translucent plastic version of ''Henkei'' Ligier, based on his noticeably transparent invisibilities in [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]], offered as a mail-away exclusive to those who bought the book ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1]]''.

: This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Mirage (SG)|Mirage]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/EDLigier/ligier.htm More information on Electro Disruptor Ligier at TFU.info]
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO toy Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Humongous Interactive'' Presents "Mirage goes to the Races".]]
*'''Mirage''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Pieces'': '''119'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, Race Driver
**''Accessories'': Small pistol
:The Mirage kit can be rebuilt from a robot to a formula racing car, and has a head sculpt clearly based on ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics|Mirage]]'s head. It includes a Mirage and Race Driver Kreon to ride the car.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Kre-O'' Mirage at TFU.info]''
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*'''Kreon Figure Pack''' (2013)
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, Jazz, Mirage, Red Alert, Skywarp
**''Accessories'': Small pistol
:A boxed set of five Kreons, with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bumblebee]], [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], Mirage, [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] and a fifth "mystery" Kreon (actually [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]]). These toys are all identical to their prior releases.

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[[File:KreO-Toy MirageC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Dressed
**''Accessories'': Blaster
:This version of Mirage, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, including a half-blue face.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Class of 1984'' Mirage at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What do you mean "not accurate"?I've always turned into this!]]
*'''Mirage''' (Bot Shot, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''210'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''840'''
***''Sword strength'': '''580'''
:Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' single-packs, Mirage is a teeny little sports car with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His head is based on the [[#Classics|''Classics'' version]] of Generation 1 Mirage but with a vehicle mode and chest reminiscent of his [[Dino|''Dark of the Moon'' counterpart]].

:Mirage's main car body, arms, and legs are also used by [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSMirage/mirage.htm More information on Mirage at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It makes your whites whiter and your brights brighter!]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''670'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''190'''
***''Sword strength'': '''760'''
:A [[redeco]] of the original Mirage mold in a darker blue with white windows. This version of Mirage was available in a five pack with new redecos of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAMirage/mirage.htm More information on Polar Assault Mirage at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-3packMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mirage forgot to turn off his hologram's cheese wheel filter.]]
*'''Red Alert / Ultra Magnus / Mirage''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 009'''
***''Fist strength'': '''181'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''845'''
***''Sword strength'': '''594'''
:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, Super Bot Mirage is a redeco of the original Mirage mold in translucent teal with yellow wheels. He comes in a three-pack with [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Jump Shot Red Alert]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Jump Shot Ultra Magnus]].
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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BeCool RedSportsCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Better red than dead.]]
*'''Red Sports Car (Mirage)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B08'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Red Sports Car" is a red redeco of the ''Bot Shots'' Mirage toy (presumably in homage to [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Dino|Dino/Mirage]]) with the power level stickers replaced by little drawings related to sports cars: a speedometer, a car with its hood open and... a {{w|Onigiri|rice ball}}. Don't ask us. It might be a joke about its similarity to the speedometer.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy specialist mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Specialist: Autobots''' (Multi-pack, [[March 25]], 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
:''Classics'' Mirage was re-released in a three-pack with ''Universe'' [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generations|Ironhide]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations|Hound]], available from Hasbro Asia and [[TakaraTomy Mall]]. All three Autobots feature new metallic paint decos, and the set's [[package art]] links up to the contemporaneously-released "Specialist: Decepticons" set to form a complete image. At selected stores in Asia, the set was available with a free Autobot insignia dangler.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWDlxMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Are you sure I'm holding this right?]]
*'''Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, double-barreled "rocket dart launcher"/fist/foot
:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Mirage is a [[retool]] of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Dragstrip]], sporting a brand new head sculpt. The hand-foot-gun can be stored on top of his [[alternate mode|alt mode]] via [[5 mm post]]s. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, Mirage can transform into a limb for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager Class toy or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, although he would usually be associated with [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]] or [[Betatron (CW)#Toys|Betatron]].

:Mirage comes packaged with the comic book "[[The Sum and Its Parts]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Mirage was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWMirage/mirage.htm More information on Combiner Wars Mirage at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-UW05-Mirage.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|If you squint, it ''kinda'' looks like my rocket launcher.]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold).

:Compared to the ''Combiner Wars'' release, "Ligier" has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: his light blue plastic is now a darker shade, additional paint operations on the chest and his pair of fists, some omitted details on the legs, the "cheeks" on the head, and the Autobot insignia on his robot chest. The red paint details on the arms are swapped with white, and the patterns on the arms/side fairings are now replaced with a white border that surrounds the marking. His unpaintable combiner joint is now white.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS43-Deluxe-Mirage.jpg|thumb|300px|"The voting polls were... full."]]
*'''Autobot Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S43'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-38'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December 26]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''TURBOFOX'''
**''Accessories'': "C-20 Electro-Disruptor Cannon," "Distortion Missile," "W-15 Armor-Piercing Rocket-Dart Launcher"
{{toydesigner|[[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept), [[Robby Musso]] (robot mode concept) <ref>{{citesocial|quote=With the new Countach announced today I thought it would be fun to show some concepts for Transformers character alt modes I worked on a few years back. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812202951/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1425915361266868224|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=08|day=12|(defunct=)}}</ref>|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:In accordance with his victory in the 2018 ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Fan polls#2018|Hasbro fan poll]], Mirage got a new figure in ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', released concurrently with [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Impactor]]. The figure is styled after Mirage's cartoon model, and transfoms into an F1 racer (a distinctly different model from his original toy) with Cybertronian elements—including a visual "26" written in [[Alphabet|Cybertronian numbers]] (however, the rest of the writing is in an unknown font, that likely spells "Citanes" or something to a similar effect). Mirage features extensive [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux parts]]; the vehicle nose making up his chest actually stores in the back of his vehicle mode, while the actual nose of the vehicle folds into the back of his shins. He comes with 3 weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and features multiple 5 mm hardpoints to work with it. Unlike most ''Siege'' figures, Mirage is practically spotless, as no visible sign of battle damage paint applications can be seen anywhere on his body.

:While the stock render shows his arms with black shoulders, grey biceps and white forearms, the final toy has grey forearms. The render also depicts him with opaque blue plastic, with a clear cockpit, while the final toy has the entire hood molded in unpainted translucent blue plastic. The hood pieces use small tabs to connect to the rear end of the alt mode, but many copies of the figure have the tabs sized slightly too large, necessitating a bit of effort to tab them into place. As these tabs are made of more brittle translucent plastic, care should be taken when dealing with them, although the tabs breaking off does not drastically hinder the stability of the car mode should it happen.
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Fan-Vote-Battle-3-Pack-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm no longer a freebie, but you still want me.]]
*'''Fan Vote Battle 3-Pack''' (Multi-pack)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S55'''
**''Accessories'': "C-20 Electro-Disruptor Cannon," "W-15 Armor-Piercing Rocket-Dart Launcher," missile
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Released as part of a three-pack with [[Aragon#War for Cybertron: Siege|Powerdasher Aragon]] and [[Impactor (G1)#S56|Decepticon Impactor]], "Holo Mirage" is a translucent redeco and retool of the figure above, featuring a new toy-accurate head and clear blue plastics that evokes [[#Timelines|his BotCon 2007 freebie toy]]. A few of the figure's parts are still molded in opaque plastic, such as the biceps inner armatures. The figure has a number of unique clear blue paint applications including the number "26", a reference to [["Visages"]], and, of all things, the insignia of the [[Zarak Consortium]].

:Due to now being made almost entirely out of translucent plastic, Holo Mirage is susceptible to stress fractures at all points of articulation and tab-based transformation areas. Caution is suggested when handling the figure.

:Oddly, his missile is not called out in the instructions.

:The head of this version of Mirage was used with Mirage's ''Kingdom'' body to make ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Crasher (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Crasher]].

:This set was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Europe, but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Netflix-WFC-Decepticon-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cliffjumper was right all along.]]
*'''Decepticon Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Mirage'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 26]], [[2020]]
**''Accessories:'' "C-20 Electro-Disruptor Cannon," "W-15 Armor-Piercing Rocket-Dart Launcher," missile

:Promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]]-original [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this redeco of ''Siege'' Mirage outfits the Autobot in a deco that matches his holographic Decepticon disguise as shown in the cartoon, along with an ''extensive'' paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle scars. Mirage also sports base color differences, such as purple instead of blue and yellow eyes. Unlike his original ''Siege'' release, Decepticon Mirage does not use translucent plastic in any of his parts, greatly increasing his durability. This contained a portion of a cardstock background of [[Teletraan I]]. Mirage's part has slots G, I, J, and N.

:As the ''Siege'' cartoon depicts numerous [[generic]] Decepticons with Mirage's [[body-type]] in this color scheme, Decepticon Mirage can be used as an easy [[Army-building|army-builder]] for the Decepticon ranks if one chooses. Although rather coincidental, Mirage's color scheme and design also bear a striking resemblance to [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]]'s in the original IDW comic series.

:This release was exclusive to Walmart in the U.S. and Canada, and in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Forgive me on not being this opaque before... didn't feel like spending enough to get it at that point in time.]]
*'''Autobot Mirage & Maximal Grimlock''' (2-pack, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K40'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-13'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 29]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, shoulder-mounted launcher, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Autobot Mirage is a significant retool of his ''Siege'' toy, with newly-molded robot and alternate mode parts as well as a tweaked upper-body transformation to better facilitate an earthen Formula One racecar vehicle mode, though still a different model from his animation design. Mirage's head, feet, waist, hands, wheels, accessories, and various structural parts are carried over from the ''Siege'' mold. His torso transformation joint can work as an ab-crunch. The new deco is missing most of the racing sponsor decals, but the "elf" decal from G1 has been replaced by "orc".

:Unfortunately, this version of Mirage has lost the C.O.M.B.A.T. System ports on his shoulders and has therefore lost the ability to mount his missile launcher on either shoulder in a "natural" firing position. Many have taken to utilizing the shallow 5 mm ports on the backs of his shoulder armor to mount the missile launcher pointed upwards. He also now has a new set of 3 mm posts on the forearms, just behind his fists. The 5 mm port on his back is also too large to accommodate 5 mm pegs, causing items placed in it to fall out easily. This issue would be corrected when the mold was reused for Leadfoot (see below).

:Revealed on [https://www.instagram.com/p/COvYKODJgGf/ #TransformersTuesday], Mirage was released with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Maximal Grimlock]] as a part of the "Battle Across Time Collection". Though similar to the ''Siege'' "Final Strike Figure Series", being exclusive multi-packs with package art that combines into a larger piece, the "Battle Across Time Collection" label is printed on the box. The two-pack is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US, and in the UK on Hasbro Pulse and several online retailers. Initially set for a [[January 29]], [[2022]] release by TakaraTomy, the 2-pack was delayed to March 2022.

:This figure was retooled into ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Store exclusives|Wreck N' Rule Collection]]'' [[Leadfoot (G2)#Legacy|Leadfoot]], and then redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Crasher (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Crasher]] using the head of the ''Siege'' Holo Mirage.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''I had no friends'' ''No girls would hug me'' ''’Til I got radioactive ugly!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''G2 Universe Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Cannon, shoulder-mounted launcher, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]'' ''Toxitron Collection'' "G2 Universe Mirage" is a redeco of ''Kingdom'' Mirage, based on the conceptual ''Generation 2'' pink/green deco, albeit with a silver face not present on the original art.

: The ''Toxitron Collection'' was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States. Mirage was listed by several overseas retailers, and even released at Walmart stores in Canada<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/14/transformers-legacy-toxitron-collection-deluxes-out-in-canada-489564</ref> prior to any official announcement by Hasbro.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Mirage decoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1986)
:Mirage was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" soft rubber ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the figures in the series, Mirage featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. He was one of the six red-rubber Autobot playing pieces included in the [[Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game]], and was also available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures. He could be purchased in peach as part of various other randomly-packed box sets released by Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], and in a wide variety of different colors in "gachapon" capsule machines.

*'''Mirage''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': 20

: The Mirage figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Decoy Mirage at TFU.info]''
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===''Choro-Q''===
[[File:ChoroQ mirage.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ligier''' ([[2000]])
:''[[Choro-Q]]'' Ligier is a mostly translucent [[redeco]] of the Honda Jordan F1 toy from Takara's ''Choro-Q'' toyline of non-transforming [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] vehicles. He was an [[exclusive]] at [[BotCon]] Japan 2000, and features a [[pull-back motor]] and a rear license plate that reads "[[BotCon Japan 2000]]".

:Along with ''Choro-Q'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Choro-Q|Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Choro-Q|Megatron]], Ligier was given out randomly to convention attendees. Each toy was limited to 1000 pieces.
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Mirage-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Mirage''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
:Mirage was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces. He was to be a 20-point Specialist-class piece. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] "Celebration IV" convention, Mirage was ultimately never released as the ''Attacktix'' line was put on ice.

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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:RH Mirage vs Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm too rich to be cute.]]
*'''Mirage & Starscream''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' two-packs (sold under the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie toyline]] branding), Mirage is a two-inch-tall robot sculpted in super deformed style, with swivel articulation at the head and shoulders.

:He was only available in a two-pack with [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Robot Heroes|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Mirage at TFU.info]''

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*'''Mirage''' (Single-pack, 2008)

:In some countries outside of North America, Mirage was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.

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[[File:Hologram Robot Hero Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What he said.]]
*'''Decepticon Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
:"Hologram Mirage" is a recolor of the two-pack Mirage, cast in transparent blue with slightly different paint details. Most notably, the Autobot symbols on his arms have been replaced with part of the word "Citanes", to evoke the original toy.

:He was only available in a [[Walmart]] exclusive multi-pack, along with [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cliffjumper]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Skywarp]], and "Supermetal Finish" versions of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHWMMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Hologram Mirage at TFU.info]''

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*'''Hologram Mirage''' (Single-pack, 2008)
:Hologram Mirage also saw release in a blindpack outside of North America.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Tlsmirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Doesn't have to turn invisible to hide.]]
*'''Mirage''' (2014)
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Mirage is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is based on the original toy and features a few references that replace his normal racing sponsor details. Mirage's right foot reads "The Loyal" and his left reads "Subjects". On both sides of his chest, "Pawtucket" can be seen, a reference to Hasbro's headquarters. Under the 26 on his chest, the name "les" is shown, a reference to the designer of The Loyal Subjects figures. For every 16 figures, there is 1 Mirage.

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*'''Mirage "Red" Ed.''' (2014)
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*'''Transparent Black Mirage''' (2014)
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*'''Autobots 3-Pack''' (2014)
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===''Transformers Figure Collection''===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Mirage-Decoy.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Not G1 [[Dino]].]]
*'''Ligier''' (01-2016)
:Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Ligier is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a [[Decoy]] figure.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1AutobotMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Mirage, Lone Wolf''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T05/T40'''
**''Stars: ''9
:'''Autobot Mirage, Lone Wolf''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and is based on the ''[[Classics|Transformers: Classics]]'' Mirage toy.

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[[File:W2Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T05/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7
:Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence depicts the middle left portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Mirage forms the left arm.

:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Classics|Transformers: Classics]]'' Mirage toy, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Mirage figure's packaging art.

:Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.
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[[File:W4SergeantMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sergeant Mirage, Special Ops-Spy''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T44/T52'''
**''Stars: ''7
:Sergeant Mirage, Special Ops-Spy is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Mirage toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Ken Christiansen]]).
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Mirage''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster

: Released in the second wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Mirage is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-wave figures, both of his hands are open and can grip his included "ion blaster" accessory; his shoulder-mounted missile launcher is permanently attached so no dual-wielding with that.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Mirage comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Mirage is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Reflector and Mirage.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*'''Rijie & Refraktor Set''' ([[December]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''75 & 76'''

:Released as part of the tenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "Rijie" and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#75|Translation of Mirage's Transformers Character Card]]''

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Mirage (G1)/toys

2024-10-20T00:52:30Z

BNSF1995: /* Robotmasters */

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[[File:Mirage g1boxart.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"The shelf was... full."]]

'''Mirage''' will need more than a four-car garage to hold all his toys!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1Mirage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don't need to be street-legal; I'm rich.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]]-[[1988]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''07'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Liquid fuel dart|Rocket-dart]] [[hunting rifle]]", missile launcher, 3 [[missile]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), , [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Originally released in the ''[[Diaclone]]: Car Robot'' line, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Mirage was part of the original 1984 Autobot Cars assortment, transforming into a F-1 {{w|Ligier JS11}} racer. His vehicle mode was specifically designed to work with the launcher mechanism contained in the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]] / ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy trailer. He includes a spring-loaded missile launcher for use in robot mode; the launcher's spring was severely weakened for the [[Hasbro]] releases [[for safety reasons]], while the later [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release kept the mechanism fully-functional.

: This toy is ''incredibly'' easily broken at the waist pivot, being just a thin metal rod (or sometimes even plastic post) connecting his rather weighty upper and lower halves.

: In 1984, Mirage was the most common figure of his price point, since he was packaged two per [[case]] for the better part of the year. (There were originally only eleven different Autobot Cars figures in a case of twelve, with the extra Mirage used to fill up the case. Near the end of the year, the extra Mirage was replaced by [[Skids (G1)#The Transformers|Skids]].) Like all his 1984 brethren, Mirage received a heat-activated [[rubsign]] in 1985, added to his spoiler; this version was the one released in Japan and various European markets. He was discontinued at retail in 1986, but continued to be available as a [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers|mail-away item]] for years, costing $8 and two [[Robot Point]]s. The last of these offers, 1988's "[[The Autobots Are Under Attack!]]," marked the final release of the toy; the figure's mold was subsequently [[Mold#Issues with Reissues|either lost or damaged]], making him one of only two regular-retail 1984 toys to never be reissued in any capacity (the other being the enigmatic "[[Bumper (G1)#Toys|Bumper]]"). He has, however, been [[knockoff|knocked off]] to high heaven in a variety of colors.

: The labels on the toy are references to several real-world companies. The largest name, Citanes, is a deliberate corruption of Gitanes, a French cigarette company. (Quite unusual for a child's toy, but not the only [[Exhaust|cigarette reference in ''Diaclone'']].) The toy included Gitanes' logo of a dancing woman on what ends up as Mirage's belt in robot form. "Ligier" is the name of the company that manufactured the JS-11 chassis and fielded the team, traditionally wearing 25 and 26 on the F1 grid, while "elf" is a reference to a French oil company that has since merged with TotalFina to become TotalFinaElf.

: The Italian version of Mirage (called "Mistero") released by [[GiG]] covered the "Citanes" tampographs with [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vmirage.html factory-applied "Ligier" decals], and later outright replaced the "Citanes" tampos with actual "Ligier" tampos.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-mirage/137/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Mirage at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Mirage at TFU.info]

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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|The box set was... full.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Good Bye Convoy''' (Multi-pack, [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Rocket-dart hunting rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows, packaged with unchanged versions of Mirage ("Ligier" in Japan) and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Red Alert]] ("Alert"). It seems this was done in an apparent homage to the similar ''Diaclone'' "Powered Convoy DX" giftset, which packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with the ''Diaclone'' versions of the other two Autobots.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|When is a Mirage [[:File:RID-toy_MirageGT.jpg|not]] [[Mirage (BM)|a]] [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]]? When is a [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] not a [http://tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/Slicks/slicks.htm GoBot?] ]]
*'''Mirage''' ([[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]], [[1995]])
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], Mirage is a black and yellow [[redeco]] of wave 1's [[Double Clutch (G2)#Toys|Double Clutch]], transforming into a 1:64-scale Lola T94 Indy car. He features through-axle construction allowing for super-fast zipping along smooth surfaces, and his 1:64 scale makes him compatible with racing sets from the ''[[Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox'' toylines.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Mirage (RID)#Toys|Mirage]]. The toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Mirage (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Mirage]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Go-Bots Mirage at TFU.info]
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[[File:UnmadeG2SMirageMockup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Mirage''' (<s>[[1995]]</s>?)
**''Accessories:'' Presumably rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles

:[[:File:G2MirageVaultArt.jpg|Concept art for a green and pink redeco]] of Mirage's original toy (with alligator decals!) meant for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline surfaced in the [[2011]] ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' collector's book by [[Pablo Hidalgo]]. In an unusual coincidence, ''Transformers'' fan and rarities-hunter [[Maziar Shahsafdari]] unveiled a pictorial review of the mock-up done for this redeco on his website TF-1.com shortly after the book came out, entirely unaware of its inclusion in the tome.

:Given that the previous G2 Jazz and Sideswipe toys were released with two fellow ''Diaclone''-based wavemates, this Mirage figure would probably have been released alongside [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|orange Jazz]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|yellow Sideswipe]]. Of the three, Mirage is the only one whose identity is somewhat clear as the physical art piece uncovered by Pablo Hidalgo had "Mirage" handwritten at the bottom in black marker, similar to the artwork which revealed names for [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]] and [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]].

:The color scheme went on to creep up in a few pieces of referential fiction, described [[Mirage (G1)#TransTech|here on the main Mirage page]].

::''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/other/g2mirage_template.html TFSquareOne article about pink and green G2 Mirage]''
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gah! I'm teal! Somebody recolor me, please!]]
*'''Mirage''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' 2-part rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Mirage was originally designed for release during the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline, but the line's cancellation resulted in the figure being held back. Consequently, unlike most of the ''Machine Wars'' toys, his head looks very similar to his Generation 1 form. He transforms into a blue and white Penske PC-18 Indycar, and like the other ''Machine Wars'' Basic-class figures, the toy is a "flipchanger" with a one-step, spring-loaded transformation. His rifle splits into two pieces, which store inside his legs while he is in vehicle mode.

:This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his shoulders and spine share plastic with [[Megaplex#Toys|Megaplex]]'s inner robot parts, his head shares plastic with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Skywarp]]'s jet parts, his seat shares plastic with [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Hoist]]'s truck parts, plus he shares the pearlescent-gray optics plastic with, well, everyone.

:A redeco of the rifle (both pieces) was included in the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]] vs [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Megatron]] two-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Mirage at TFU.info]
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RM-toy Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Phew. Thanks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Rijie''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': 2-part "Molecular Bonding Gun", "JS Laser Gun"

: Part of the first wave of Takara's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, "Rijie" uses the ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Basic Class [[#Machine Wars|Mirage mold]], but in a much more [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]-based coloration and deco. He also came with an extra chrome-silver "JS Laser Gun" (like the other bonus weapons of ''Robotmasters'', it is suspected to be a mold originally developed yet ultimately unused by the cut-short ''[[Microman]] LED Powers'' line; "JS" is a reference to the naming scheme Ligier uses for its race cars, standing for Jo Schlesser, a Formula One driver who was a friend of Guy Ligier and was killed at the 1968 French Grand Prix).

: Because of legal reasons, "Ligier" could not be used for the name of the ''Robotmasters'' toy, so "Rijie", which has the same pronunciation in Japan, was used instead. Curiously, the toy's instructions still identify it as "Ligier".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Ligier/ligier.htm More information on ''Robotmasters'' Rijie at TFU.info]
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:AlternatorsMirage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This toy is clearly black, red, and silver. You're just deluding yourself.]]
*'''Mirage''' (Alternator, [[2006]])
**''ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Mirage transforms into a finely detailed 1:24 scale replica of a Ford GT, featuring opening doors, engine bay, and trunk, with a realistic interior. As with most Alternators, his car body is mostly unpainted, but the metallic-flake deep blue plastic makes this hard to see.

:Featuring an innovative, different [[robot mode]], Mirage is not a straight re-interpretation of the original Mirage's robot mode, due to the completely different types of vehicles. But coincidentally the Ford GT's hood features a shape that echoes an F1-type racing car's nose and front spoiler. His removable engine supercharger splits in two, becoming either a pair of small pistols or a pair of tonfa weapons.

:Mirage was retooled into [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] for the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' line, which was further redecoed into ''Alternators'' Rodimus. Later in 2007, he was redecoed in clear plastic colors to represent his 'invisibility mode' as an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' line.

:There is [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|an extensive amount of swirly plastic throughout the figure's entire car mode]], however, no cases of traditional gold plastic syndrome-like crumbling have been reported so far. Some have documented frequent "hairline cracks" showing up in this figure, however, these are usually concentrated on one specific portion of the car mode (they often show up as lines between the windshield and the front wheelwell) <ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/alternators-binaltech-fandom-unite-lets-see-some-pics.235171/page-165#post-20719899</ref>, so it is possible that this could be chalked up to some stress applied on those specific portions of the plastic rather than the plastic itself.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltMirage/mirage.htm More information on Alternators Mirage at TFU.info]
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:RID-toy Mirage-KBclear2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I fail to see the point of this.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage''' ([[Spychanger|Spy Changer]], [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Released in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], "Spy Changer" Mirage is a re-release of the [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Mirage (RID)#KBclear2|Mirage]], transforming into a translucent green Lola Indy car.

: He was available only on an individual card from discount chains like The Dollar Store.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Universe'' Mirage at TFU.info]
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Classics Mirage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Applied to [[Revoltech]] club; rejected for lacking thigh joints.]]
*'''Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}
:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mirage was released in November 2006 in wave 2, along with the [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]]. He transforms into a closed-canopy Formula racer concept car. Mirage's paint details contain a few ''Transformers'' in-jokes in the form of sponsor logos such as "[[Sparkplug Witwicky|Witwicky Sparkplugs]]" and "[[Lithone (planet)|Lithonian]] Drivetrain". Additionally, his racing number is still 26, as it was on the original toy. Other logos, which include "Plasma Injection Energy" and "F.P. Racing", refer to "pie" and the initials of [[Joe Kyde|the deco artist]]'s super-secret non-gay friendship cult, respectively.

:The front detaches to become a handheld electro-disruptor weapon which is said to be able to create illusions and allow him to appear invisible. According to some of his production art, the weapon was partially styled after a crossbow. He is ''extremely'' poseable for his time, featuring double-jointed elbows and knees, ball-jointed spoiler "toes", and waist articulation, among others.

:His stock photography (pictured at right) depicts almost all of his unpainted grey plastic as blue.

:This mold was also used to make 2007 [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Fracture (Movie)#Toys|Fracture]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Drag Strip (G1)#Universe (2008)|Drag Strip]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsMirage/mirage.htm More information on Classics Mirage at TFU.info]
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2007freeMirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I leave your toilets fresh and blue every time you flush!]]
*'''Hologram Mirage''' (BotCon attendee freebie, [[2007]])
**''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
:A redeco of ''Classics'' Mirage in translucent and opaque blue, Mirage was available only as a "freebie" gift to attendees at [[BotCon 2007]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BCMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Mirage at TFU.info]
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[[File:Timelinestoy MWMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Mirage / Thundercracker''' (Souvenir pack, [[BotCon 2013]])
**''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
:This redeco of ''Classics'' Mirage renders him in his ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' color scheme. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Thundercracker (MW)#Toys|''Machine Wars'' Thundercracker]] at [[BotCon 2013]].

:This toy almost became [[Prowl (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Prowl]] before Mirage was ultimately decided on.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref> This souvenir set was a particularly poor seller, ending up on deep clearance online after the convention. 

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BCMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Mirage on TFU.info]''
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===''Binaltech''===
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[[File:Binaltechtoy rijie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rijie feat. Ford GT Electro-Disrupter Mode''' {{sic}} (e-HOBBY exclusive, 2007)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons
:Rijie is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Mirage using mostly transparent plastic. The toy was exclusively available from [[e-HOBBY]] in September 2007.

:Even though Takara had briefly contemplated releasing a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Hot Rod) retool of Alternators Mirage as the next ''Binaltech'' toy after [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (both toys would ultimately come out as part of the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' line instead), they apparently never created any [[die-cast]] molds for the Ford GT sculpt. To justify the absence of diecast parts from a ''Binaltech'' toy, Takara decided to use clear plastic parts to represent an "invisible" mode, officially called an "Electro-Disrupter Mode" {{sic}} on the packaging.

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#18|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Rijie's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/Rijie/rijie.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Rijie at TFU.info]
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Mirage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sculpted in 2006. Decoed in the late 70s.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ligier''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-04'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 13]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Gun/front spoiler

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' Ligier is a redeco of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class Mirage. In an effort to make him appear more accurate to Mirage's cartoon appearances, Ligier lacks most of the sponsorship tampographs that appeared on ''Classics'' Mirage. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' version, but features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts: his rear spoiler and his front spoiler.
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[[File:HenkeiElectroDisruptorLigier.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Clear, black, '''and''' chrome? It's like he's a living embodiment of Takara itself!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Electro Disruptor Ligier''' (Deluxe, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Gun/front spoiler

: "Electro Disruptor Ligier" is a translucent plastic version of ''Henkei'' Ligier, based on his noticeably transparent invisibilities in [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]], offered as a mail-away exclusive to those who bought the book ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1]]''.

: This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Mirage (SG)|Mirage]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/EDLigier/ligier.htm More information on Electro Disruptor Ligier at TFU.info]
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO toy Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Humongous Interactive'' Presents "Mirage goes to the Races".]]
*'''Mirage''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Pieces'': '''119'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, Race Driver
**''Accessories'': Small pistol
:The Mirage kit can be rebuilt from a robot to a formula racing car, and has a head sculpt clearly based on ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics|Mirage]]'s head. It includes a Mirage and Race Driver Kreon to ride the car.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Kre-O'' Mirage at TFU.info]''
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*'''Kreon Figure Pack''' (2013)
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, Jazz, Mirage, Red Alert, Skywarp
**''Accessories'': Small pistol
:A boxed set of five Kreons, with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bumblebee]], [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], Mirage, [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] and a fifth "mystery" Kreon (actually [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]]). These toys are all identical to their prior releases.

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[[File:KreO-Toy MirageC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Dressed
**''Accessories'': Blaster
:This version of Mirage, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, including a half-blue face.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Class of 1984'' Mirage at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What do you mean "not accurate"?I've always turned into this!]]
*'''Mirage''' (Bot Shot, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''210'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''840'''
***''Sword strength'': '''580'''
:Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' single-packs, Mirage is a teeny little sports car with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His head is based on the [[#Classics|''Classics'' version]] of Generation 1 Mirage but with a vehicle mode and chest reminiscent of his [[Dino|''Dark of the Moon'' counterpart]].

:Mirage's main car body, arms, and legs are also used by [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSMirage/mirage.htm More information on Mirage at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It makes your whites whiter and your brights brighter!]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''670'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''190'''
***''Sword strength'': '''760'''
:A [[redeco]] of the original Mirage mold in a darker blue with white windows. This version of Mirage was available in a five pack with new redecos of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAMirage/mirage.htm More information on Polar Assault Mirage at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-3packMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mirage forgot to turn off his hologram's cheese wheel filter.]]
*'''Red Alert / Ultra Magnus / Mirage''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 009'''
***''Fist strength'': '''181'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''845'''
***''Sword strength'': '''594'''
:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, Super Bot Mirage is a redeco of the original Mirage mold in translucent teal with yellow wheels. He comes in a three-pack with [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Jump Shot Red Alert]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Jump Shot Ultra Magnus]].
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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BeCool RedSportsCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Better red than dead.]]
*'''Red Sports Car (Mirage)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B08'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Red Sports Car" is a red redeco of the ''Bot Shots'' Mirage toy (presumably in homage to [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Dino|Dino/Mirage]]) with the power level stickers replaced by little drawings related to sports cars: a speedometer, a car with its hood open and... a {{w|Onigiri|rice ball}}. Don't ask us. It might be a joke about its similarity to the speedometer.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy specialist mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Specialist: Autobots''' (Multi-pack, [[March 25]], 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
:''Classics'' Mirage was re-released in a three-pack with ''Universe'' [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generations|Ironhide]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations|Hound]], available from Hasbro Asia and [[TakaraTomy Mall]]. All three Autobots feature new metallic paint decos, and the set's [[package art]] links up to the contemporaneously-released "Specialist: Decepticons" set to form a complete image. At selected stores in Asia, the set was available with a free Autobot insignia dangler.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWDlxMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Are you sure I'm holding this right?]]
*'''Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, double-barreled "rocket dart launcher"/fist/foot
:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Mirage is a [[retool]] of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Dragstrip]], sporting a brand new head sculpt. The hand-foot-gun can be stored on top of his [[alternate mode|alt mode]] via [[5 mm post]]s. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, Mirage can transform into a limb for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager Class toy or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, although he would usually be associated with [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]] or [[Betatron (CW)#Toys|Betatron]].

:Mirage comes packaged with the comic book "[[The Sum and Its Parts]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Mirage was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWMirage/mirage.htm More information on Combiner Wars Mirage at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-UW05-Mirage.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|If you squint, it ''kinda'' looks like my rocket launcher.]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold).

:Compared to the ''Combiner Wars'' release, "Ligier" has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: his light blue plastic is now a darker shade, additional paint operations on the chest and his pair of fists, some omitted details on the legs, the "cheeks" on the head, and the Autobot insignia on his robot chest. The red paint details on the arms are swapped with white, and the patterns on the arms/side fairings are now replaced with a white border that surrounds the marking. His unpaintable combiner joint is now white.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS43-Deluxe-Mirage.jpg|thumb|300px|"The voting polls were... full."]]
*'''Autobot Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S43'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-38'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December 26]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''TURBOFOX'''
**''Accessories'': "C-20 Electro-Disruptor Cannon," "Distortion Missile," "W-15 Armor-Piercing Rocket-Dart Launcher"
{{toydesigner|[[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept), [[Robby Musso]] (robot mode concept) <ref>{{citesocial|quote=With the new Countach announced today I thought it would be fun to show some concepts for Transformers character alt modes I worked on a few years back. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812202951/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1425915361266868224|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=08|day=12|(defunct=)}}</ref>|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:In accordance with his victory in the 2018 ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Fan polls#2018|Hasbro fan poll]], Mirage got a new figure in ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', released concurrently with [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Impactor]]. The figure is styled after Mirage's cartoon model, and transfoms into an F1 racer (a distinctly different model from his original toy) with Cybertronian elements—including a visual "26" written in [[Alphabet|Cybertronian numbers]] (however, the rest of the writing is in an unknown font, that likely spells "Citanes" or something to a similar effect). Mirage features extensive [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux parts]]; the vehicle nose making up his chest actually stores in the back of his vehicle mode, while the actual nose of the vehicle folds into the back of his shins. He comes with 3 weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and features multiple 5 mm hardpoints to work with it. Unlike most ''Siege'' figures, Mirage is practically spotless, as no visible sign of battle damage paint applications can be seen anywhere on his body.

:While the stock render shows his arms with black shoulders, grey biceps and white forearms, the final toy has grey forearms. The render also depicts him with opaque blue plastic, with a clear cockpit, while the final toy has the entire hood molded in unpainted translucent blue plastic. The hood pieces use small tabs to connect to the rear end of the alt mode, but many copies of the figure have the tabs sized slightly too large, necessitating a bit of effort to tab them into place. As these tabs are made of more brittle translucent plastic, care should be taken when dealing with them, although the tabs breaking off does not drastically hinder the stability of the car mode should it happen.
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Fan-Vote-Battle-3-Pack-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm no longer a freebie, but you still want me.]]
*'''Fan Vote Battle 3-Pack''' (Multi-pack)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S55'''
**''Accessories'': "C-20 Electro-Disruptor Cannon," "W-15 Armor-Piercing Rocket-Dart Launcher," missile
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Released as part of a three-pack with [[Aragon#War for Cybertron: Siege|Powerdasher Aragon]] and [[Impactor (G1)#S56|Decepticon Impactor]], "Holo Mirage" is a translucent redeco and retool of the figure above, featuring a new toy-accurate head and clear blue plastics that evokes [[#Timelines|his BotCon 2007 freebie toy]]. A few of the figure's parts are still molded in opaque plastic, such as the biceps inner armatures. The figure has a number of unique clear blue paint applications including the number "26", a reference to [["Visages"]], and, of all things, the insignia of the [[Zarak Consortium]].

:Due to now being made almost entirely out of translucent plastic, Holo Mirage is susceptible to stress fractures at all points of articulation and tab-based transformation areas. Caution is suggested when handling the figure.

:Oddly, his missile is not called out in the instructions.

:The head of this version of Mirage was used with Mirage's ''Kingdom'' body to make ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Crasher (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Crasher]].

:This set was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Europe, but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Netflix-WFC-Decepticon-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cliffjumper was right all along.]]
*'''Decepticon Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Mirage'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 26]], [[2020]]
**''Accessories:'' "C-20 Electro-Disruptor Cannon," "W-15 Armor-Piercing Rocket-Dart Launcher," missile

:Promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]]-original [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this redeco of ''Siege'' Mirage outfits the Autobot in a deco that matches his holographic Decepticon disguise as shown in the cartoon, along with an ''extensive'' paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle scars. Mirage also sports base color differences, such as purple instead of blue and yellow eyes. Unlike his original ''Siege'' release, Decepticon Mirage does not use translucent plastic in any of his parts, greatly increasing his durability. This contained a portion of a cardstock background of [[Teletraan I]]. Mirage's part has slots G, I, J, and N.

:As the ''Siege'' cartoon depicts numerous [[generic]] Decepticons with Mirage's [[body-type]] in this color scheme, Decepticon Mirage can be used as an easy [[Army-building|army-builder]] for the Decepticon ranks if one chooses. Although rather coincidental, Mirage's color scheme and design also bear a striking resemblance to [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]]'s in the original IDW comic series.

:This release was exclusive to Walmart in the U.S. and Canada, and in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Forgive me on not being this opaque before... didn't feel like spending enough to get it at that point in time.]]
*'''Autobot Mirage & Maximal Grimlock''' (2-pack, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K40'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-13'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 29]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, shoulder-mounted launcher, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Autobot Mirage is a significant retool of his ''Siege'' toy, with newly-molded robot and alternate mode parts as well as a tweaked upper-body transformation to better facilitate an earthen Formula One racecar vehicle mode, though still a different model from his animation design. Mirage's head, feet, waist, hands, wheels, accessories, and various structural parts are carried over from the ''Siege'' mold. His torso transformation joint can work as an ab-crunch. The new deco is missing most of the racing sponsor decals, but the "elf" decal from G1 has been replaced by "orc".

:Unfortunately, this version of Mirage has lost the C.O.M.B.A.T. System ports on his shoulders and has therefore lost the ability to mount his missile launcher on either shoulder in a "natural" firing position. Many have taken to utilizing the shallow 5 mm ports on the backs of his shoulder armor to mount the missile launcher pointed upwards. He also now has a new set of 3 mm posts on the forearms, just behind his fists. The 5 mm port on his back is also too large to accommodate 5 mm pegs, causing items placed in it to fall out easily. This issue would be corrected when the mold was reused for Leadfoot (see below).

:Revealed on [https://www.instagram.com/p/COvYKODJgGf/ #TransformersTuesday], Mirage was released with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Maximal Grimlock]] as a part of the "Battle Across Time Collection". Though similar to the ''Siege'' "Final Strike Figure Series", being exclusive multi-packs with package art that combines into a larger piece, the "Battle Across Time Collection" label is printed on the box. The two-pack is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US, and in the UK on Hasbro Pulse and several online retailers. Initially set for a [[January 29]], [[2022]] release by TakaraTomy, the 2-pack was delayed to March 2022.

:This figure was retooled into ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Store exclusives|Wreck N' Rule Collection]]'' [[Leadfoot (G2)#Legacy|Leadfoot]], and then redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Crasher (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Crasher]] using the head of the ''Siege'' Holo Mirage.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''I had no friends'' ''No girls would hug me'' ''’Til I got radioactive ugly!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''G2 Universe Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Cannon, shoulder-mounted launcher, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]'' ''Toxitron Collection'' "G2 Universe Mirage" is a redeco of ''Kingdom'' Mirage, based on the conceptual ''Generation 2'' pink/green deco, albeit with a silver face not present on the original art.

: The ''Toxitron Collection'' was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States. Mirage was listed by several overseas retailers, and even released at Walmart stores in Canada<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/14/transformers-legacy-toxitron-collection-deluxes-out-in-canada-489564</ref> prior to any official announcement by Hasbro.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Mirage decoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1986)
:Mirage was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" soft rubber ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the figures in the series, Mirage featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. He was one of the six red-rubber Autobot playing pieces included in the [[Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game]], and was also available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures. He could be purchased in peach as part of various other randomly-packed box sets released by Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], and in a wide variety of different colors in "gachapon" capsule machines.

*'''Mirage''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': 20

: The Mirage figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Decoy Mirage at TFU.info]''
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===''Choro-Q''===
[[File:ChoroQ mirage.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ligier''' ([[2000]])
:''[[Choro-Q]]'' Ligier is a mostly translucent [[redeco]] of the Honda Jordan F1 toy from Takara's ''Choro-Q'' toyline of non-transforming [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] vehicles. He was an [[exclusive]] at [[BotCon]] Japan 2000, and features a [[pull-back motor]] and a rear license plate that reads "[[BotCon Japan 2000]]".

:Along with ''Choro-Q'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Choro-Q|Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Choro-Q|Megatron]], Ligier was given out randomly to convention attendees. Each toy was limited to 1000 pieces.
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Mirage-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Mirage''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
:Mirage was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces. He was to be a 20-point Specialist-class piece. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] "Celebration IV" convention, Mirage was ultimately never released as the ''Attacktix'' line was put on ice.

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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:RH Mirage vs Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm too rich to be cute.]]
*'''Mirage & Starscream''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' two-packs (sold under the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie toyline]] branding), Mirage is a two-inch-tall robot sculpted in super deformed style, with swivel articulation at the head and shoulders.

:He was only available in a two-pack with [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Robot Heroes|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Mirage at TFU.info]''

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*'''Mirage''' (Single-pack, 2008)

:In some countries outside of North America, Mirage was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.

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[[File:Hologram Robot Hero Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What he said.]]
*'''Decepticon Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
:"Hologram Mirage" is a recolor of the two-pack Mirage, cast in transparent blue with slightly different paint details. Most notably, the Autobot symbols on his arms have been replaced with part of the word "Citanes", to evoke the original toy.

:He was only available in a [[Walmart]] exclusive multi-pack, along with [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cliffjumper]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Skywarp]], and "Supermetal Finish" versions of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#RH5pack|Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHWMMirage/mirage.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Hologram Mirage at TFU.info]''

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*'''Hologram Mirage''' (Single-pack, 2008)
:Hologram Mirage also saw release in a blindpack outside of North America.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Tlsmirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Doesn't have to turn invisible to hide.]]
*'''Mirage''' (2014)
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Mirage is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is based on the original toy and features a few references that replace his normal racing sponsor details. Mirage's right foot reads "The Loyal" and his left reads "Subjects". On both sides of his chest, "Pawtucket" can be seen, a reference to Hasbro's headquarters. Under the 26 on his chest, the name "les" is shown, a reference to the designer of The Loyal Subjects figures. For every 16 figures, there is 1 Mirage.

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*'''Mirage "Red" Ed.''' (2014)
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*'''Transparent Black Mirage''' (2014)
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*'''Autobots 3-Pack''' (2014)
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===''Transformers Figure Collection''===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Mirage-Decoy.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Not G1 [[Dino]].]]
*'''Ligier''' (01-2016)
:Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Ligier is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a [[Decoy]] figure.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1AutobotMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Mirage, Lone Wolf''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T05/T40'''
**''Stars: ''9
:'''Autobot Mirage, Lone Wolf''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and is based on the ''[[Classics|Transformers: Classics]]'' Mirage toy.

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[[File:W2Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T05/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7
:Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence depicts the middle left portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Mirage forms the left arm.

:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Classics|Transformers: Classics]]'' Mirage toy, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Mirage figure's packaging art.

:Autobot Mirage, Counterintelligence can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.
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[[File:W4SergeantMirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sergeant Mirage, Special Ops-Spy''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T44/T52'''
**''Stars: ''7
:Sergeant Mirage, Special Ops-Spy is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Mirage toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Ken Christiansen]]).
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Mirage''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster

: Released in the second wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Mirage is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-wave figures, both of his hands are open and can grip his included "ion blaster" accessory; his shoulder-mounted missile launcher is permanently attached so no dual-wielding with that.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Mirage comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Mirage is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Reflector and Mirage.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*'''Rijie & Refraktor Set''' ([[December]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''75 & 76'''

:Released as part of the tenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "Rijie" and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#75|Translation of Mirage's Transformers Character Card]]''

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:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Starscreamg1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Let me guess. You're gonna attempt to overthrow Megatron, fail, cry, then repeat the cycle.]]
'''Starscream''' is the treacherous Decepticon [[Air Commander]] and the deadliest of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. The self-proclaimed pride of the [[Cybertron War Academy]], he's famous not only for his incredible skill, but also for his limitless (and troublesome) ambition. Starscream believes that he is more suited for command than [[Decepticon leader]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], his motive depending on the universe, from simply wanting the title to stroke his ego to having genuine (and often completely-valid) concerns with how Megatron is running things. Thankfully for Megatron, Starscream's mutinous, power-grabbing plots are almost always transparent, and he can never muster up enough patience to complete a grandiose power play. Even on the few times he has taken command of the Decepticons, he quickly loses control of a situation, but is too arrogant to realize when he's in over his head. He never learns from his mistakes, but then again, Megatron doesn't either, seeing as how he's never turned Starscream into [[Slag (slang)|slag]]. Despite his constant failures, Starscream believes it is only a matter of time before he prevails—his destiny is inevitable.

Starscream's never-give-up attitude extends even to the afterlife: unlike most Transformers, he has a mutant, indestructible [[spark]]. His life-force cannot be destroyed and can persist even without a body to contain it. However, there is no indication that Starscream (or anybody else) was aware of this fact prior to his destruction.

{{bigquote|''Why?'' That's what they ''all'' asked me. Why him... why ''Starscream''? Why, of all the Decepticons, did I decide to revitalize the one whose record of deceit and betrayal is ''legend''? Because I'm an ''idiot'', that's why!|Megatron on Starscream|"[[Total War!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:ClubCon flyme.jpg|left|thumb|Quickly! To the traitor-mobile!]]
{{Main|Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
Formally the political figurehead of the city-state of [[Vos (polity)|Vos]], Starscream sat ill in his position in the Decepticon ranks, but never posed a real threat to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] in their early days, delivering only the occasional snipe or criticism that the Decepticon leader would be quick to put down with a show of force. Deactivated following a battle with [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], Starscream spent several years in stasis, but once reactivated, he quickly ingratiated himself with the new Decepticon leader [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and through information gained from him was able to obtain the cosmic power of the [[Underbase]]. After going on a legendary rampage across Earth and slaying dozens of Transformers, Starscream himself was destroyed by the Underbase's unstoppable energies, but his corpse was recovered and brought back to life by Megatron as a mindless [[Pretender]]. Regaining his faculties thanks to [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]]'s sabotage, Starscream joined [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s Decepticon cell on Earth, but his new powers led him to be feared and hated by his fellow Decepticons, even more than usual, and he proceeded to break away and help [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] start a [[Decepticon Civil War]]. Teleported to Cybertron to face the threat of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], Starscream fled the planet aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and was knocked offline again when it crashed to [[Earth]] for a second time. Years later, Megatron defied common sense by once more reactivating him to join in his attempt to retake command of the Decepticons, and unsurprisingly, Starscream betrayed Megatron to [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] in order to briefly gain control of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. The scamp!
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:Tud3 starscream smirkiest.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"So if I beat [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|you]], will I become the chief Decepticon?"
"More people have said that and were sent offline than there are Energon decay products."]]
{{main|Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
{{quote|He never knows when to quit.|Dead End|"[[Starscream's Brigade]]"}}

A former scientist who joined the Decepticons with gusto after the loss of his friend [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], Starscream quickly decided that [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s leadership was old and outdated, and that he was the one who should be in charge. Cue nine million years of backstabbing, treachery, cowardice, coups and general disobedience, which continued when the war moved from Cybertron to Earth. In fact, it was Starscream's refusal to listen to Megatron that kept the war going, when a petty parting blast that he delivered to the Autobot's crashed starship jostled the body of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] into the path of [[Teletraan I]]'s restoration beam. Starscream's scheming was a constant throughout the Earth conflict, and it culminated in his expulsion from the Decepticon ranks, following which he created the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to serve as his personal army, only to have them turn on him, forcing him to rejoin Megatron's ranks.

Even in death, Starscream was unstoppable. Following Megatron's climactic battle with Optimus Prime in [[2005]], Starscream set his commander's battered body adrift in space and promptly appointed himself the new Decepticon leader. In the midst of a grandiose coronation ceremony, however, Megatron returned, recreated as [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] by the power of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], and promptly blasted Starscream to ashes. Surprisingly, Starscream's lifeforce persisted as a [[ghost]], which continued to bedevil the Transformers, even across the gulf of time.
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===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
Catching the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] flying on route from the Antarctic towards the Autobots’ headquarters, Starscream and the rest of the Decepticon superjets attacked them in mid-air. After damaging [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], Starscream and the rest of the Decepticons broke off their attack. {{storylink|Jaws of Terror}}

Starscream and the other Decepticon jets took part in a series of hit-and-run attacks on Autobot superjet forces around the Pacific Rim to draw attention away from their operations on the island of [[Buru]]. {{storylink|Slaves of the Insecticons}}

===Deadly Paradise===
[[File:DeadlyParadise Windcharger kills Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sy-Yjk-jtg YOU. SHOULD HAVE LET ME SLEEP!!]"]]
Starscream was stationed on [[Carob Island]], where the Decepticons had set up a mining and construction operation. Using a rare ore from the island, the Decepticons were building duplicate Autobots loyal only to Megatron. When a squad of captured Autobots escaped from their force cages, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and Starscream attempted to subdue them. Starscream was killed when [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] used his magnetic powers to pulverize Starscream's head into scrap. {{storylink|Deadly Paradise}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
Starscream participated in a Decepticon assault on the Autobots, only to be once more beaten back. Under Megatron's orders, the Decepticons then lay low for several days, lulling the Autobots into a false sense of security. The Decepticons then stole the entirety of the Autobots’ fuel supply and attacked them once more. But Optimus, having anticipated a trick on the Decepticons’ part, arrived at the battlefield with a new supply of fuel for his troops. After sustaining too much damage, the Decepticons were forced to retreat once again. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons}}

Starscream attacked an Autobot construction site that Optimus and his troops were using to fix up a spaceship. {{storylink|Return to Cybertron}}

===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
Starscream was one of Megatron's most vicious fighters. He was involved in Megatron's scheme to take over the Earth by holding millions of humans hostage. When Megatron feigned a friendly demeanor after the Autobots had invaded the Decepticon base, Starscream stood by his leader's side. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

===Marvel coloring books===
Starscream loved to follow Megatron's orders. (!) {{storylink|Forest Rescue Mission}} Megatron considered Starscream to be one of his "secret weapons" alongside Thundercracker. Starscream was in attendance at the Decepticons' latest meeting in their war room. There, Megatron explained his latest scheme; by salvaging sunken treasure in the waters near Alaska, the Decepticons would finance factories that would build a Decepticon army. Starscream and Thundercracker maintained a high altitude above the other Decepticons as they retrieved the treasure. Megatron called upon them when a squad of Autobots attempted to ambush the Decepticons. The Decepticons were ultimately defeated when one of Rumble's earthquakes backfired, and swallowed up all of the Decepticons (yes, even the flying ones...) {{storylink|Search for Treasure Under the Sea}}

After Megatron has constructed his own prison for the Autobots, Starscream and the other Decepticons were tasked with rounding their enemies up. He and Thundercracker employed [[Sleep Net]]s to capture Bluestreak and Sideswipe. As the Decepticons incarcerated the Autobots, Starscream expressed concerned that they had missed one; Bumblebee was nowhere to be found. Megatron dismissed Starscream's concerns, stating that Bumblebee was too small to cause any trouble. Then Bumblebee tricked all of the Decepticons in leaving the prison unattended, and freed his comrades. Starscream and Thundercracker were shot out of the sky by Sideswipe and Bluestreak upon the Autobots' escape. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue!}}

Megatron ordered Starscream to patrol "every inch of the Earth" in order to find a factory suitable for constructing a Decepticon army. Starscream wound up in orbit, and found no factories, only a few communication satellites. Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp then happened upon an "Autobot Factory," and began attacking it. After repeatedly bombing the factory yielded no results, an enraged Megatron led his troops to tare the factory down with their bare hands. As it turns out, the factory had been a hologram all along, and the Decepticons barely avoided tumbling down the hole it concealed when Ravage attacked Mirage, who was projecting the illusion. The Decepticons then battled the Autobots, and Starscream was caught in Huffer's crushing grip. He surrendered to the Autobot immediately. {{storylink|Decepticon Patrol}}

Decepticons was one of the many Decepticons who attempted to harm Buster and Sparkplug Witwicky, only to be repelled by the Autobots when the Decepticons began running low on fuel. He later joined his fellow Decepticons on their attack on the Hoover Dam. They were repelled once more by the heroic robots. {{storylink|The Deadly Fuel Shortage}}

Upon spotting a convoy of Autobots moving towards the Decepticons stronghold, Starscream and two other seekers mobilized themselves and attacked them. Huffer attempted to attack Starscream, but the Decepticon air commander was too fast for the land-bound Autobot... That is, until Windcharger stepped in and used his magnetic powers to pull Starscream within easy reach. Starscream and the rest of the Decepticons were forced to abandon their stronghold when the Autobots used their own [[Molecular transfer device]] against them, draining the Decepticons of their fuel in the process. {{storylink|Summertime Coloring Book}}

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The urge to build a Decepticon factory came upon Megatron once more, and he ordered Starscream to clear a forest of its "stupid trees" to make room for one. Coincidently, the Autobots were vacationing in that very same forest, and confronted the Decepticons on their deforestation. Starscream took to the air to better fight against the Autobots, but was driven away by Optimus's Combat Deck. {{storylink|Forest Rescue Mission}}

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Starscream joined Galvatron in a mission to steal oil from [[Oil Valley]]. Once they were in the oil drilling area however, Soundwave informed them that he had detected Autobot activity nearby. Hoping to take their enemies by surprise, Starscream and Dirge took to the air. Starscream and Dirge then encountered the Dinobots and fought against them. Starscream was taken out of the fight when Grimlock grabbed him out of the sky. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

When the Decepticons learned that the Autobots had long ago lost a large shipment of Energon cubes at the Ark's original crash site, Galvatron ordered them to head to Mt. St. Hillary to uncover it. There, Starscream fought the Autobots over possession of it. The brawl ended when Starscream scarfed down all of the Energon, and proceeded to pick a fight with Galvatron. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

===Big Looker storybooks continuity===
Starscream was part of the ambush party that boarded the Ark during the Cretaceous period, which led to Optimus Prime crashing his ship in a volcano and shutting everyone on board offline. When the Decepticons reawakened, they attempted to destroy the Ark, only for its automatic defences to deflect their firepower. The Decepticons then raided a nearby nuclear power to gain the additional power necessary to destroy the Autobots. When the Decepticons returned only to find the Ark deserted, Megatron became suspicious and split his troops into two attack squads. Starscream was part of the second squad, which attacked the Autobots after the first. Starscream delivered the most damage on the Decepticons’ side, short-circuiting Optimus with his null-rays. With the Decepticons running low on fuel once more, they were forced to retreat, vowing that the battle had just begun {{storylink|Battle for Cybertron}}

[[File:DecepticonsCarShow.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|I have no idea what colors I am!]]
Starscream and his fellow Seekers performed a threatening flyby over the Autobots' headquarters in order to distract the heroic robots while the other Decepticons stole a tanker of [[oil]] that would give them the power to rule the world. Thanks to [[Shooting Star]], the Autobots got wise to the Decepticons' tactics and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] blew up the villains by dropping missiles on them. Starscream arrived on the scene to spitefully blow up the [[oil tanker]] so that no one could have it, then he and his fellow airborne Decepticons carried off the remains of their fallen comrades. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

Starscream was part of the battle that resulted when the Autobots came to rescue the mind-controlled [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] from the Decepticons' clutches. When Grapple was freed from the effects of the [[cerebro-shell]] controlling him, he kicked Megatron over on top of Starscream and Skywarp, winning the day. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

At some point in the future, when Galvatron had taken leadership of the Decepticons, Starscream suggested to his leader that he create a city of his own to gather energy, as the Autobots did with their Autobot City. Galvatron decided to go about it in the most circular way possible, by stealing a robot car on display at a car show that night and duplicating its circuitry to create an army of drones to build said city. While investigating the Decepticons' presence at the show, Kup was captured by Starscream. When the Autobots arrived in response, Starscream threatened Kup's life to stay their hands, but luckily, Hot Rod soon saved Kup, and the Decepticons were defeated. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:Starscream ladybird books.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|left|Toy-accurate art makes Starscream ANGRY!]]
A brash and aggressive character, Starscream was constantly running up against the older, smarter Megatron. He once convinced Rumble to help him attack and destroy an Autobot tower (believed to be for communications) against Megatron's orders. In the process, he caused Megatron and the other Decepticons to come get him back. (They arrived ''just'' as he was slagging off Megatron.) Since that tower was actually used for channeling lightning storms into power, the entire Decepticon team was viciously injured by an electric surge due to his disobedience. {{storylink|Autobots' Lightning Strike}}

Starscream later tried to overthrow Megatron when the commander was off on a mission and requested the other Decepticons rendezvous with him. Starscream's act of rebellion was to blow up the building he thought Megatron was in and declare himself leader. Megatron turned out to be standing behind him, and he gave Starscream a valuable lesson on leadership (i.e., told him how dumb that was whilst punching him). {{storylink|Megatron's Fight for Power}}

Starscream grew frustrated with Megatron constantly testing out new technology instead of implementing it. He complained that if the Decepticons were under his command, they would have already completed the construction of their ship and be on their way back to Cybertron. His argument with Megatron was interrupted when it was discovered that Bumblebee was spying on them. Some time later, Starscream was one of the Decepticons assembling their ion drive when their assembly lab was discovered by the Autobots once more. Starscream was knocked away when Jazz pushed a train cart through the construction site. {{storylink|Autobots Fight Back}}

When Megatron was bemoaning the fact that time and again the Autobots had foiled his plans, Starscream pointed out to him that every enemy had a weak spot that could be exploited. Megatron agreed, and posited that the Autobots' human friend was their weakness. Starscream volunteered to exterminate the fleshling, but Megatron tasked Laserbeak with studying mankind instead. Starscream laughed at his leader's decision, declaring that Megatron had grown soft in his old age. Megatron assured his subordinate that he was old because he was ''hard''. During his investigation, Laserbeak was disabled by flying headlong into electrical cables, baffling Starscream over how the humans could have built such a devastating "zero magnetism energy mechanism." He, Soundwave and Megatron headed out to rescue Laserbeak, now "captive" in his cassette form to a human child. Laserbeak escaped on his own and rejoined his teammates, with an angry mob on his trail. Starscream was gung-ho to slaughter the humans en masse, but Megatron had him stay his hand once again. The Decepticons were soon distracted by the Autobots, and due to a series of misunderstandings, came to believe that a windmill was some sort of advanced weapon. They destroyed the windmill, but were buried in its rubble as it collapsed. {{storylink|Laserbeak's Fury}}

When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] time-travelled to the 20th Century and took command, Starscream served under him. He'd learnt his lesson since the early days, not trying to overthrow his commander ''once''. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}
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===The Special Teams===
Starscream was equipped with an [[Electronic Pulse Gun]]. Starscream participated in a battle against the Autobots in the [[Burma ruby mines]], where he was able to squirrel away a stash of Energon cubes during the confusion.

The Decepticons' war efforts on Earth suffered greatly due to Starscream's self-interest and childish behaviour, despite Megatron's frequent reprimands. He once attempted to assassinate Megatron, but was met with failure. Starscream was sent by Megatron to fetch the Stunticons from Cybertron in order to counter the Aerialbots, but failed to report back after accomplishing his task. While the Stunticons had rejoined the main Decepticon forces, Starscream had taken off towards the Pacific. There, he mulled over his failure to take over the Decepticons. Starscream landed on a remote Pacific island, only to discover several military vehicles in the island's forest. Using his stash of Energon cubes, he transformed these military vehicles into the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. Now ready to implement his latest coup, Starscream came into communication with Megatron, who ordered him to rendez-vous near a human power plant, as the Decepticons were preparing to raid it. Starscream did not meet with Megatron, but instead sent in the Combaticons ahead of himself. As they merged into Bruticus to take on the Autobots gestalts guarding the place, Starscream watched from afar. He ordered Bruticus to concentrate on Defensor, only for the Decepticon gestalt to be subsequently defeated by his opponent. Starscream then began bombarding Defensor with his artillery. The Aerialbots then separated to give chase after Starscream while Defensor took over the fight against Menasor. Outnumbered, Starscream took off. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}

===Listen 'n Fun audiobooks continuity===
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Starscream was annoyed when Megatron called off the attack on the Autobots which he was leading, and instead instructed him to scout out Doctor [[Heath Blaisedale]]'s solar plant. So annoyed was Starscream, that when he got to the plant and saw the Autobots there, he attacked them anyway. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] wounded him before an enraged Megatron ordered him to call off the attack, and Starscream and his fellow seekers retired to a location a mile away. Megatron told him off for endangering the solar plant and ordered him to stay there while the other Decepticons went to secure the plant. Partway through the battle, Starscream pointed out to Megatron that the reactor had become too damaged to use, and he should probably retreat. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)}}

===Listen 'n Play audiobooks continuity===
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Megatron worked out a plan to abduct human air travelers by disguising the jets as commercial airliners. Starscream requested he lead the mission to [[Phoenix International]], and was duly welded into a fake airliner body. When he, Skywarp and Bombshell reached the airport, they found it completely empty, so they headed for the warehouse where the previously obtained hostages were being held, only to find that there was an Autobot welcoming committee waiting for them. Starscream soon discovered that he was welded too securely into the fake airliner body and was unable to transform or use his weapons. The Decepticon squad was forced to retreat. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Play)}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
{{quote|You are a born leader, Starscream; Not only handsome, but clever.|Starscream|[[Espionage!!!!!]]}}
Starscream was one of the group of Decepticons who followed the Autobots to [[South America]], and undermined Megatron's leadership whenever possible. The Decepticons attempted to attack the Autobots as the latter were examining [[Mount Sheelah]], only for the volcano to erupt, trapping them with lava. {{storylink|Terror of Mount Sheelah}} Starscream took part in the kidnapping on [[human]]s for use as slave labor. When [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] stole the Decepticons' [[global crystal]], Starscream pursued him, but failed to locate the Autobot, and the Decepticons were forced to release their slaves. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (G1)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}} Flying over the [[Scranner Mountain Range]], Starscream's patrol spotted [[Stanley Lake]] dam, prompting the Decepticons to take it over. Their invasion was again foiled by the Autobots who used the power of the dam against them. {{storylink|Menace at the Dam}}

During a meeting of the high-ranked Decepticons, Starscream volunteered to infiltrate the Autobots as a spy. His story about Megatron having a list of Decepticons to bump off after victory was achieved appeared to work, and Starscream was accepted into the Autobot ranks. They even showed him the [[Deuterium Orbital Laser Tracing System]] they'd developed, which would be hidden on [[Mount Levram]]. After Starscream reported back to the Decepticons by radio, he found himself being placed under the guard—the Autobots hadn't been taken in at all, and when the Decepticons all went to level Mount Levram, the Autobots destroyed their base. Starscream was let go afterwards, but faced a difficult time explaining how he'd been duped. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

===Peril from the Stars===
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Behind the backs of the other Decepticons, Starscream recruited [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to help him capture the [[Los Palmos observatory]] and its staff [[Jack Richards|Jack]] and [[Sue Richards]] in order to track a weapons pod that had been launched from Cybertron. These weapons woud allow Starscream to defeat the other Transformers and conquer the Earth. It was only thanks to the intervention of the Autobot [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (with [[you]]r help) that his plans for global domination were thwarted. {{storylink|Peril from the Stars}}

{{note|As "Peril from the Stars" is a [[multipath adventure]], Starscream's plans are not necessarily thwarted. If you choose the wrong path through the book you and Jazz could end up being killed by Bombshell, and Starscream presumably then goes on to conquer the world.}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
Starscream was one of many Decepticons at a somewhat premature victory bonfire celebration atop [[Mount Lomas]] after four of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s had joined their forces, courtesy of Bombshells [[cerebro-shell]]s, and ''reportedly'' crippled the Autobot ranks, assuring the success of Operation Black Coral. Suddenly, their new recruits turned against them, prompting Starscream to fire his laser at [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], which merely bounced the beam straight back and melted his gun. The Autobots emerged victorious that evening, though Starscream's fate is unclear.

Apparently he should have used his cluster-bombs instead, since an alternate path in that same micro-continuity nexus led him to blow [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] to smithereens with just one of them, ensuring Operation Black Coral's success. That's more impressive than it sounds, since Seaspray was a huge destroyer with at least two passengers at the time. Seriously, he was! {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

====Battle Drive====
[[File:BattledriveBumblebeevsBlitzwingStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Ahh! Where did my color go?!]]
Starscream and Blitzwing had been instructed by Megatron to wreak havoc and destroy the humans' wheat and corn farmland. They were meant to let the Autobots overhear that the Decepticons were planning to force the humans into starvation if they did not become Decepticon slaves, their true plan was a much more practical one. The two jets were to lure the Autobots into the open country, where they would have no cover against the flying Decepticons, and thus would be easy pickings.

In one possible sequence of events, Bumblebee happened upon the duo, and was able to take out Blitzwing with a sucker punch. Not having seen Blitzwing being taken out when it happened, Starscream panicked and pleaded for reinforcements over the radio, only to have his bravado returned to him when spotting the lone little Autobot. Laughing at his foe, Starscream dropped a barrage of [[cluster bomb]]s onto Bumblebee before nearly downed himself when the Autobot flung a bail of hay into one of Starscream's engines. At that moment, Starscream's reinforcements arrived in the form of Bombshell, and Bumblebee was forced to retreat.

If Bumblebee attempted to escape through the burning cornfield nearby, Starscream manages to stun him with his null rays, leaving the little Autobot to his mercies.

If Bumblebee fled back to a nearby town, the Autobot would manage to evade Starscream and Bombshell by ducking into a smokescreen emanating from a nearby burning field. Starscream wasn't able to spot Bumblebee hiding in the used-car parking lot nearby, but nonetheless transformed to [[robot mode]] and loudly had a conversation over his radio with Megatron, discussing their "plan" to force the humans into slavery or starvation. His ruse worked, as Bumblebee was within earshot.

In the event that the Autobots never showed up to stop the Decepticons, Starscream continued to burn acres of farmland.

If events unfolded a certain way, the Decepticons would learn that Sparkplug had discovered a fatal flaw in Decepticon circuitry, and Starscream would join the bulk of the Decepticon forces in hunting down the human to a cave in the mountains. At this point, Swoop was able to sneak up on the Decepticons while they were focused on the cave's entrance, and the Dinobot blasted Starscream out of the sky, and sent him crashing into the side of a mountain. Starscream survived the impact and remained with the Decepticon squadron. In one possible turn of events, Optimus and the Autobot cavalry arrived on-scene and forced the Decepticons to flee.

In a completely different possible series of events, Starscream was amongst a vast army of Decepticons that attacked Optimus's small squadron of Autobots, who had been lured into open farmland by Megatron's ploy.

In the event that Optimus separated from his squadron to provide cover fire, Starscream was one of the ten Decepticons who ganged up on the Autobot leader. If Jazz returned to rescue his commanding officer, Starscream was blasted away by a shot of Optimus's [[laser rifle]]. The Autobots managed to get away in the end however.

In many other versions of these events, Starscream was presumably amongst the immense Decepticon forces who managed to destroy the Autobots without much fanfare. {{storylink|Battle Drive}}
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====Attack of the Insecticons====
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When Kickback spied Autobot activities in an underground cave and came to know of the Sun-Pak, an energy device created by the Autobots' human ally Sparkplug, he opened communications with Decepticon headquarters to inform Megatron of his findings, only to be answered by Starscream. Convincing the Insecticon to relay his findings to him, Starscream saw the Sun-Pak as an opportunity to take control of the Decepticons from Megatron. Leading a squadron of Decepticons to Kickback's location, Starscream began attacking the Autobots, demanding their surrender lest he and his Decepticons bury the Autobots underneath the crumbling cave's rubble. He was met with different fates depending on how Optimus Prime responded to his threats.

In the event that the Autobots decided to stand their ground and fight, Optimus noted Starscream's difficulty in flying in the small underground cave. This in turn would open two possibilities for the Autobot leader; order his Autobots to concentrate their firepower on Starscream or continue fighting all of the Decepticons Starscream brought into the fray equally.

If Starscream suddenly found himself the sole target of the Autobots' weapons, the Decepticon began to panic, and became unable to relay orders to the troops under his command. Under constant fire, Starscreams began to beg for mercy from his opponents.

If Optimus accepted Starscream's surrender, this only led to Starscream dying at Thundercracker's hand, as Thundercracker derided Starscream for his cowardice, and blasted him to death. If, however, Optimus continued to attack Starscream despite his pleas, Starscream owed his survival to Thundercracker's action, as a sonic boom from his subordinate allowed Starscream the opening to kidnap Sparkplug, and order a retreat from his Decepticons, all the while gloating that he would take control of the Decepticons for himself. Hiding out in a plane museum while in his [[alternate mode]], Starscream awaited the cover of night to attempt coercing Sparkplug into building a Sun-Pak for the Decepticons. Calling on Bombshell, Starscream informed the human that he would build the energy device either of his own volition, or thanks to the mind-controlling abilities of Bombshell's Cerebro-Shells.

In the event that Blaster and Buster, who had tracked down Starscream unbeknownst to him, had traded to Megatron an audio-clip of Starscream's gloats, revealing Starscream's plan to overthrow his leader, Megatron arrived on scene and berated the seeker for his clandestine activities. Starscream attempts to lie his way out of the situation, explaining that he only ever planned to use the Sun-Pak to benefit Megatron himself. Bombshell does not corroborate Starscream's story, leaving Megatron to give Starscream an ultimatum; either face the full force of the Decepticon army by himself, or return to Decepticon headquarters for reprogramming. Starscream chooses the later.

If Blaster and Buster did not complete an agreement with Megatron, the Decepticon leader arrives on-scene nonetheless, but allows Starscream to go through with his plan of mind-controlling Sparkplug. All of his machinations are for nought, however, as the Cerebro-Shell inadvertently damages Sparkplug's memory, making it impossible for him to produce the device for the Decepticons.

If Buster, Blaster and Bumblebee formulate a plan together to snatch Sparkplug from the Decepticons' clutches, it is Starscream himself who falls prey to the Cerebro-Shell. Hit by Blaster's Electro-Scrambler, Bombshell misses his mark, and Starscream becomes a mentally malleable moron. Convinced by Blaster that the Autobots are his masters, Starscream releases his captive, and allows the humans and Autobots to escape while an infuriated Bombshell attempts to convince Starscream of his true allegiance. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

====Earthquake====
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True to form, Starscream schemed to overthrow Megatron in the middle of the Decepticon leader's latest attempt at destroying the human race. This time around, he had convinced Soundwave to join in his insurrection, promising that the two of them would lead the Decepticons jointly. Unbeknownst to Starscream, the Autobot Cosmos was spying upon them, and learned all about Starscream's plot.

In the event that Cosmos relayed this information to Megatron, the Decepticon leader became enraged and confronted the pair. The Decepticons subsequently began fighting amongst themselves, leaving the Autobots to their own devices.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, Megatron, Starscream, Thrust and Dirge captured Beachcomber and Buster as the pair were frantically searching the Decepticons’ base for the captured human Jessie. The prisoners were then taken to Megatron's lab so that the Decepticon leader could torture the pair by showing them the destruction of Center City via a view screen.

In another possible turn of events, where the human Jessie was brainwashed into being loyal to the Decepticons, Starscream had the honour of playing jailor to the heroic robots, after the girl had lured them into a trap. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
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In one possible sequence of events, Starscream accompanied Megatron in order to take out the recently poisoned Autobots. They found themselves fighting against the now-cured Autobots, but gained the upper hand early in the fight nonetheless. They were nonetheless force into a retreat when Optimus led a second squad of Autobots into battle.

In another possible scenario, Megatron and his Decepticon squad were tricked into thinking that the Autobots were already dead, and strode into the Autobots’ base. The Decepticons lay down their weapons in order to carry out the Autobots’ "corpses," but were ambushed once they had disarmed themselves. Starscream and the others were then quickly defeated.

In another possible scenario, Starscream was led by Ramjet in a full-scale Decepticon assault. The Autobots, having miscalculated on how much antidote they had taken to cure themselves of the Decepticons’ poison, found themselves falling apart, leading to an easy victory for the Decepticons.

In yet another possible scenario, the Autobots managed to weaponize the tainted fuel, and ignited it before their base, catching Starscream in the toxic smoke that billowed out. Starscream then crashed close to the raging inferno bellow, and begun to melt into a putrid puddle of metal.

In completely different possible series of events, Ramjet and Starscream had the bad habit of loudly gloating about the Decepticons’ plan to enslave the human race, unawares that there might be Autobot spies lurking in the shadows nearby. He also took amusement in kicking around the mutated rats that scuttled about the Decepticons’ poison lab.

If the Autobots snuck up on the two Decepticons, Starscream and Ramjet were quickly overpowered and forced to watch as the Autobots destroyed the lab. Optimus then gloated to the pair, telling them that the Autobots would soon be back in full fighting force, before driving off.

In a possible later scenario, Starscream was one of the many Decepticons present at the water supply facility, about to poison it when the Autobots arrived on-scene. In one possible scenario that followed, he was shot down by the Autobots, creating his own grave in the charred earth bellow. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}

====Autobot Alert!====
Starscream took part in a Decepticon mission to take over Earth's communication satellites. He was aboard Astrotrain when the Decepticon shuttle was performing an ammunitions delivery to the Decepticons’ ship out in Earth orbit.

If Bumblebee and Hot Rod had infiltrated Astrotrain, Starscream happened upon the pair, but was fooled by their disguises, as the two Autobots were garbed in Decepticon space gear. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

====The Invisibility Factor====
In one possible scenario, Starscream accompanied Galvatron on a patrol in a desert at night. Upon spotting a spaceship that flickered in-and-out of sight, the patrol investigated. Finding the Autobots Kup and Hot Rod conversing with a woman at the ship's landing site, Starscream and the others fired upon them, causing them to scramble away. Galvatron then ordered his troops to stay and scrutinize the spaceship instead of pursuing the Autobots.

If Hot Rod and Kup decided to attack immediately, the Autobots were easily defeated and destroyed by the Starscream and the other Decepticons.

If Hot Rod and Kup silently followed the Decepticons back to their hide-out in a nearby canyon, they managed to tricked Starscream and the others into thinking that they were being ambushed by a whole squadron of Autobots. Panicking, the Decepticons attempted to retaliate by firing in all directions. Amidst the confusion, Starscream took to the air to better assess the situation.

If Hot Rod attempted to attack Galvatron as this was happening, Starscream spotted the young Autobot, and dispatched him before he could reach his target.

If Hot Rod snuck down and successfully snatched the Invisibility Device from Shockwave, the Decepticons gave chase to the young Autobot. They were unable to catch him before Kup fired down onto the canyon's walls, causing it to collapse and burying the Decepticons under an avalanche of earth and rocks.

In an alternate scenario, Starscream and the other Decepticons decided to take off into space in [[Sarah Sanders]]'s ship after acquiring the Invisibility Device. Whether the Decepticons succeeded in mastering the Invisibility Device and subsequently destroyed the Autobots, or were destroyed or defeated themselves depended on what choices the Autobots made from this point on.

In another possible scenario, Starscream was part of a Decepticon assault on Metroplex. The Decepticons, having pilfered the secrets of Sarah Sanders's Invisibility Device though themselves guaranteed a victory. Unfortunately for them, the Autobots had in their possession an [[Invisibility Scrambler]], which they used to defeat the Decepticons. Starscream was taken prisoner in the aftermath of the battle.

In another possible scenario, Shockwave and the other Decepticons happened upon Sarah Sanders's ship before any Autobots had come in contact with her. While Scavenger held the woman captive, Starscream and the other Decepticons dragged the ship itself to a hidden location. In whichever scenario that followed, the Autobots managed to steal the Invisibility Device from the Decepticons, either dazzling Starscream and the others with their headlights while Hot Rod took the device right out of their hands, or tricking him into leaving the spaceship behind while he pursued the young Autobot on a wild goose chase.

In one possible version of the events that followed, Hot Rod managed to shoot Starscream out of the sky. The injured Starscream was retrieved by a Decepticon hidden in a nearby secret base, who unwittingly revealed the location of the Decepticons’ stronghold, and caused it to fall to the Autobots. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}

===Beehive Books continuity===
Starscream, one of Megatron's most loyal Decepticons, was one of many to participate in the battle at [[Castle Decepticon]]. When Ultra Magnus was able to find his shuttle, which had been previously shot down by the Decepticons' defenses, Starscream squared off against the Autobot. Ultra Magnus's shuttle had been repaired by the Decepticons'automated robots, who had mistook it for one of their own. The advantage lay with either Starscream or Ultra Magnus depending on what changes the drones had implemented in the shuttle.
{{note|At this point in the book, the narrative is overtaken by a game of chance. The game determines which of the following outcomes plays out.}}
*Ultra Magnus managed to escape Starscream in his shuttle, ''or''
*Starscream managed to vaporize Magnus before the Autobot could escape in his shuttle, ''or
*Starscream managed to wing Ultra Magnus, forcing the Autobot to stop and blow Starscream out of the sky before proceeding in his shuttle, ''or''
*Unable to take off in the reprogrammed shuttle, Ultra Magnus was forced to stay and fight Starscream, who vaporized the Autobot, ''or''
*Unable to take off in the reprogrammed shuttle, Ultra Magnus was forced to fight his way out and blew Starscream away.
{{Storylink|Transformers Pop-Up Book}}

===Frito-Lay posters===
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Starscream was amongst a squad of Decepticons who attempted to get to the power source within [[Sherman Dam|Boulder Dam]]. While Megatron dueled Optimus, Starscream joined Ravage, Buzzsaw and Soundwave in an attack formation. There might have been two of him... But no number of Starscreams was enough, and the Decepticons were ultimately unsuccessful in gathering the data they were after. {{storylink|Battle in the Desert Valley}}

===Toy pack-in material===
Starscream and Devastator attacked some power-lines, only to be thwarted by Optimus Prime. Even after the Autobot leader had toppled Devastator by himself, Starscream tried to gun him down. He received a laser-blast to his nosecone for his efforts. Later, Starscream came across Grimlock, Slag, and Snarl while flying over a desert. He assumed his robot form to face Grimlock in one-on-one combat. {{storylink|Sweepstakes Offer!}}

===''PDTF Comic''===
[[File:Starscream pd type.jpg|left|upright=1.05|thumb|HaHA! I have caught the Golden Snitch!]]
As various [[Decepticon]]s from across the timestream joined forces to track down the all-powerful [[Black ball]]s, Starscream proved most effective at the hunt. Discovering a Black ball, he immediately carried it over to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] for some praise. Unfortunately, the "Black ball" turned out to be a cartoon bomb, which promptly exploded in their faces. From a distance, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] were astounded that their plan actually worked. Inside the smoking crater, a badly singed Megatron strangled Starscream, frustrated at his consistent failures. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##3 "Don't Cry! Megatron!!"|Don't Cry! Megatron!!}}

Later, Starscream uncovered another Black ball. For a moment he considered giving it to Megatron, but then decided that if he kept it for himself, he could use the power to seize command of the Decepticons. He then immediately became suspicious that the Black ball might be another bomb, but dismissed the suspicion just as quickly. Then it exploded. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##10 "Good Luck! Starscream!!"|Good Luck! Starscream!!}}

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===The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual===
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Back on Cybertron, Starscream was the leader of the Decepticons' air forces. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Starscreams's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}} After the Transformers arrived on Earth, the Decepticons and Autobots became locked in a stalemate that lasted many years.

While on patrol, Starscream crossed some Autobots in the [[Nevada]] desert. Eavesdropping, he learned that they had uncovered an ancient Cybertronian ship in [[Africa]], with a starmap within that pointed the way back to Cybertron. He then sped back to Decepticon headquarters to report his findings. Though he tried to embelish his tale, pausing dramatically at several points, Megatron and the others soon lost patience with Starscream, and forced him to blurt out what he had uncovered all at once. The Decepticons headed out immediately afterwards to seize the ship for themselves. Sending the Autobots into a retreat and capturing the ship proved surprisingly easy. Once inside the vessel, the Decepticons learned why; it was a trap! They were locked within with no control over the ship as it shot up blindly into space. Though the Autobots knew this wouldn't get rid of the Decepticons permanently, they were happy enough to have them out of their hair for a while. {{storylink|Day of the Decepticons}}

Megatron brought Starscream along to ambush Optimus and a couple of his soldiers while they were investigating Transformer power emissions in [[Brazil]]. Starscream had the honor of firing the first shot in the attack. After he had thrown Optimus off-balance, Megatron was able to knock out most of the Autobots with a single blast. But the two unidentified Transformers turned out to be the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]], and once they were shocked out of their primitive animal instincts, they turned their weapons on the Decepticons. Starscream chose to flee along with the rest of his team rather than face the Dinobots' awesome power. {{storylink|The Dinobots!}}
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===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Doug Parker]] (English), [[Kazuki Yao]] (Japanese)|[[Michel Vigné]] (French), [[Diego Sabre]] (Italian), [[Alfonso Obregon]] (Latin American Spanish), [[José Padilla]] (Castilian Spanish)}}
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After the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] crashed on [[Earth]], Starscream's body lay in [[stasis lock]] next to his [[Megatron (G1)|leader]], along with [[Soundwave (G1)|the other]] [[Skywarp (G1)|Decepticons]]. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} Into the Great War, Starscream was killed by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] for being a traitor. {{storylink|Possession}}

[[File:Starscream ghost BW.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|EBENEZER SCROOGE...!]]
Little was known about Starscream among the [[Maximal]]s, as the [[Maximal Elder]]s had classified most of his information. At some point in time, Maximal scientists had attempted to duplicate Starscream's mutant indestructible spark effect, which led to the origin of the monstrous [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]]. {{storylink|Bad Spark}} [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], a student of military history, was familiar with Starscream's record of deceit and betrayal. It is possible that Megatron was also aware of his history, as he ordered [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] to keep an eye on Starscream when he arrived on Earth.

Starscream's ghost traveled through time and space to the prehistoric Earth of the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]], where he possessed [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]'s body during an electrical storm. He ingratiated himself with Megatron, claiming that he had been destroyed by [[Unicron]] while protecting [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. After leading a successful raid on the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', he was left in command of the captured Maximal ship, along with Scorponok and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]—the latter having sufficiently impressed Starscream by seeing through his historical deception that he took her on as a "protégé". When the defeated Maximals surrendered to him, he took Dinobot and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] hostage and ordered the remaining Maximals to attack the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]''. Scorponok objected, but he was very forcefully overruled. Shortly after the attack began, the two captive Maximals broke out and drove the Predacons out of the ''Axalon''. Starscream fled, pursued by Primal, and abandoned Blackarachnia to her fate. After a spirited chase, Primal cornered Starscream at an [[energon]] deposit, paralyzing him. As he tried to bargain his way out of his predicament, his vengeful ex-partner Blackarachnia detonated the energon, blowing Waspinator to scrap and forcing Starscream's spark out of his body. Waspinator was restored back to normal by Megatron, and Blackarachnia explained her betrayal as an attempt to find Starscream's true motives, and at that point, Megatron pardoned her.

Adrift in space once more, Starscream's ghost screamed vengeance into the void. {{storylink|Possession}}

A gray model of Starscream's head was a part of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s personal belongings. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}
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====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
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As [[Magmatron]] surveyed the timestream, he witnessed several key moments during the Beast Wars. Among those moments was Starscream possessing the body of Waspinator. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

After his defeat at the hands of the Maximals, Starscream's immortal spark wandered through space and time, until it found [[Primax 208.06 Zeta|an alternate timeline]] with another Waspinator to possess. Starscream was somehow able to influence Waspinator's metamorphosis, giving him a third fighter jet mode resembling Starscream's own old alternate form.

Although the two of them bickered over control of the body constantly, their two separate voices audible to whoever hears them argue, Waspinator secretly enjoyed the enhanced skills Starscream granted him. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #4}} Afterward, Starscream's whereabouts were reportedly unknown. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Glossary}}

=====Ask Vector Prime=====
In actuality, having been armed with the knowledge of Optimus Primal's gambit, Starscream permanently fused himself into Waspinator's body and killed all the Maximals before staging a coup against Megatron. The [[Vok]] intervened by activating their [[Planet Buster]]; Blackarachnia managed to disarm it but the quantum surge [[Transmetal]]lized some of the combatants, and Waspinator's body gained a jet mode.

Now calling himself "Waspscream", his new crew recruited [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]] and commandeered a shuttle from the Ark. Waspscream headed home to Cybertron, intending to take over the [[Tripredacus Council]]. Along for the ride were their prisoners: Megatron, his loyalists Inferno and Scorponok, and the independent agent [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]].

However, as in [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]], Megatron escaped in transit and arrived ahead of Waspscream's crew on Cybertron. He created a [[transformation virus]] to capture the sparks of Cybertron's populace and converted their sparkless bodies into [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s. When Waspscream's crew arrived, those with Transmetal forms managed to escape the virus and stay mobile. Waspscream and his surviving Predacons were drawn to the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], who [[Reformatting|reformat]]ted them into [[technorganic]] bodies that were immune from the virus. Waspscream proceeded to wage a valiant [[Spark War]] against Megatron, liberating Silverbolt and prompting Megatron to unleash a new general: the former Autobot military genius [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]. Obsidian, however, conspired with Tankor to assassinate Megatron. Inferno thus defected to Waspscream's Predacons, desiring revenge against the usurper of his queen. Waspscream continued to fight against Obsidian and Tankor, who were waging an increasingly brutal campaign against the Predacons and other resistance groups on the planet. [[Unicron]] eventually intervened by scooping up all three Vehicon generals to serve him in the [[Cauldron]].

With their leaders gone, the remaining Vehicons proved easy to dispatch. In the relative peace that followed, Waspscream joined forces with fellow resistance leaders [[Rodimus Primal]], [[Magmatron]], and [[Icebird]] to create a new High Council, in the hopes of bringing peace to Cybertron. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{main|Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Wings Universe}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
While Starscream lay [[stasis lock]]ed in the Ark, [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] broke in and implanted a fraction of the original Megatron's spark into the Air Commander, allowing the two Megatron's to control him. The Decepticon leader, whose spark had been implanted into Megatron, attempted to use Starscream to return to his own body, but was subdued in a battle of wills with beast Megatron. Starscream's services ultimately went unused until the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] ended, at which point the [[Maximal]]s were able to extract the spark fragment. {{storylink|A Meeting of Minds}}

When the Autobots deployed the [[Sky Spy]] to counteract a weather machine Megatron was using to unleash a hurricane on the Gulf Coast, Starscream blasted the Autobot device, rendering it inoperative. {{storylink|Healers, Fighters, and Transformers}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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[[File:Starscreamwarwithin.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|left|Smirkier-than-thou.]]
''Hailing from the city of [[Centurion (polity)|Centurion]]'', {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}} Starscream was an explorer and a scientist with many friends from the future Autobots, such as Jetfire and Grimlock. Albeit he was a known bully and manipulator, nobody who knew him predicted the atrocities he would eventually come to commit. {{storylink|Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Titanium Series Starscream toy bio}}

At some point, Starscream became a competitor in [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s underground gladiatorial matches, the breeding ground for what would eventually become the Decepticons. He enjoyed baiting his fellow combatant, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]; in fact, he was a master at it, once goading the big brute into using excessive force to pummel fellow combatant [[Maul]] in the arena, simply for a lark. {{storylink|The War Within Preview}}

When Optimus Prime was first inaugurated as leader of the Autobots and bestowed the Matrix of Leadership, he was bestowed visions of the many enemies he would one day face. Among the images he saw was Starscream's smirking faceplate. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} As Megatron planed out a major offensive against the newly appointed Prime, Starscream urged his leader to strike at the Autobots as they were readying to evacuate Cybertron, pointing out that they could eliminate all of their enemies in one fell swoop. Telling his subordinate to leave the thinking to him, Megatron assured Starscream that the Autobots wouldn't be going anywhere. Megatron then sent Starscream out, alongside Thundercracker and Skywarp, to take out several Autobot outposts in sector zero-six, a tactically significant area. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} During this mission, Starscream came across Grimlock, and decided to once more taunt his old friend, hoping to turn him to the Decepticons. He told Grimlock of his target, and gave him a choice: Grimlock could either forewarn the Autobots that they were coming, or join him and help pick off whatever stragglers would be left after the attack. Starscream's plan backfired as Grimlock remained with the Autobots, alerted the outposts about the Decepticons' attack, and left a massive bomb behind to blow up upon Starscream's arrival. Starscream's life was saved only by the fast action of Skywarp. {{storylink|The War Within Preview}}

With his mission failed, Starscream was quick to blame Megatron, and waxed on how his leader only sought to control him through exercises in pain. Skywarp rightly pointed out that Starscream was solely to blame for his own failure, and then left with Thundercracker, disgusted with Starscream's ineptitude. Returning to [[Kolkular]], Starscream learned that Megatron had dispatched an full-scale assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] in his absence, a "tactical no-no" in his opinion. Megatron revealed to Starscream that the attack was merely part of a diversion tactic, and that his true goal was to power up Cybertron's planetary engine, using the Matrix of Leadership as a battery. Starscream ridiculed Megatron over this, calling the Matrix a "ceremonial bauble," earning him a swift back-hand blow to the face. Megatron warned Starscream never to question him again, and then left to meet Optimus in Cybertron's underground. The two faction leaders met atop of a bridge, and Starscream took this opportunity to strike, destroying the bridge and sending both Optimus and Megatron plummeting down into the pit bellow the overpass. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}}

[[File:WarWithin6 StarscreamTransforms.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|"I'm off to [[Starscream_(Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Transformers: Cybertron]]!"]]
With Megatron lost deep within the bowels of Cybertron, Starscream assumed command of the attack on the Autobot stronghold from the control room in the [[Kolkular|Cradle]]. Shockwave was less than thrilled to be taking command from him however, and claimed he would... "review the situation" once he had completed the taking of Iacon. Dismissing Shockwave's threat, Starscream had [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] forcefully extract data from within [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] to uncover the true extent of Megatron's plans. Uncovering information that would allow him to initiate the planet's mechaforming sub-structure, Starscream decided to activate it immediately to better allow him to "start fresh" with Cybertron. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} He instructed [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] to carry this procedure out, hoping Megatron would be crushed in the planet's transformation sequence. Scrapper warned him against rushing the process, but Starscream simply didn't care about the Constructicon's misgivings. He gave Scrapper an ultimatum: he had a choice between beginning the mechaforming process immediately, or be himself be "mechaformed" by Starscream's enforcer, Motormaster. A group of Autobots were then discovered spying on the scene, and a firefight began between them and the Decepticons present. At this time, deep inside Cybertron, Optimus and Megatron were being fed visions of the future by the Matrix. In one of these visions, they saw Starscream participating in an attack on a hydro-electric dam on Earth. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} Meanwhile, in reality, Starscream continued to pressure Scrapper into activating Cybertron's engine, even as they came under heavy fire. Optimus, fresh from his victory against Megatron, soon joined the fight, and proceeded to beat down the bulk of the Decepticons stationed to guard the engines. With the odds turned against him, Starscream chose to flee, and the engines were destroyed after his departure. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

A few millennia later, after the apparent death of Megatron, Starscream created a splinter group of Decepticons called [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]]. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to recruit many intellectuals to his faction, leaving him with the likes of [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Octane]] to command. One of the group's attempt to secure a plenty of energon was foiled by the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]], led by Grimlock, who managed to distract Starscream and his troops long enough to swipe their goods and make a quick getaway with them in hand. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}}

[[File:Predaconstww.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|My... people.]]
Over time, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] managed to unite the Autobot forces once more, allowing them to take control of a significant portion of Cybertron's territories and resources. The Autobots gained enough power that both the [[Ultracon]]s and Shockwave's Decepticons felt it necessary to sign a peace treaty, ceding the Autobots victory in the war and putting an end to hostilities between factions. But Starscream refused to do so, and led his Predacons on an attack on the treaty. While he personally assassinated the newly reassembled High Council, Starscream had Motormaster and the bulk of his forces attack the faction leaders themselves at the signing. But Starscream's coup was interrupted by the return of Megatron, now heading an army of [[Air Warrior]]s. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} Starscream thought his massacre of the High Council would make him the stuff of legend, and so allowed [[Slamdance (G1)|Slamdance]] to walk away from the scene to tell the tale of how it transpired. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3}} But Megatron was none too pleased that Starscream had robbed him of his vengeance against the council in his absence. While the Decepticon leader used his new troops to take over the planet, he angrily confronted Starscream for hijacking his plans. Though Starscream claimed he was merely following orders in spirit, Megatron grappled his underling by the throat, and made it clear through threats that Starscream shouldn't presume his own autonomy; he was to follow his orders to the ''letter'', and nothing else. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} To punish his treacherous subordinate, and to entertain himself, Megatron locked Starscream up inside a tank with a swarm of [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]], allowing the critters to slowly gnaw at the captive Decepticons. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}
Starscream escaped from his confinement thanks to a rampaging Grimlock. He then unwittingly foiled the Quintessons' attempt to extract Cybertron's core, thinking the whole thing was Megatron's doing and wanting payback against the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}

[[File:DWG13 seekers new toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|PURE EDGE.]]
Starscream was among the Decepticon boarding party that attacked the Autobot flagship Ark, causing its crash-landing on Earth and putting all Autobots and Decepticons alike in emergency stasis. In 1984 a volcanic eruption awakened the Ark's computer, Teletraan-I, and it repaired all on board. Starscream's actions over the next fifteen years are largely unrecorded, but he probably did what he did best: strafe the Autobots and fleshlings and attempt to betray Megatron, smirking all the while. In 1998, the combined forces of the Autobots and Earth defeated and captured the Decepticons. Starscream was secured on board the ''[[Ark II]]'' along with the other Decepticons when the ship exploded, killing the human crew and scattering the Transformers across the ocean. Arms dealer Adam Rook (a.k.a. [[Lazarus]]) recovered several of the Autobots and Decepticons and used them as a reprogrammed weapons for hire for terrorists and despots. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 1|Prime Directive #1}} {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} As part of a demonstration to prospective buyers, Rook had Starscream join an assault against the Smitco Oil Refinery alongside half a dozen Transformers. When Megatron eventually broke free of Rook's control, he freed the other Decepticons. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

The reactivated Starscream, along with his Seeker brothers Thundercracker and Skywarp, took a particular pleasure in dismantling the Autobot Minicars. When Megatron complained that he didn't rewire them so they could sit around and do nothing, Starscream playfully said they were only having some fun with their new "toys". Megatron ordered the three Decepticons to follow him, and when Skywarp asked Starscream what their leader's plan was this time, the air commander casually tossed [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s head over his shoulder and said that he didn't care, as it was going to be evil, and evil is ''always'' fun. Soon afterwards, the Autobots arrived and attacked. As Starscream attempted to choke [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] paid him back with a nice throat punch. All the combatants were then bombed by rogue members of the U.S. military. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}}

[[File:PrimeDirective6 AirRaid punches Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Starscream rejects Air Raid's application to be a Seeker.]]
But the bomb's blast was absorbed by a cyber-forming virus previously unleashed by the Decepticons. Instead of being destroyed, all of the Transformer combatants were encased in a metallic dome. After extricating themselves from it, the Decepticons attacked [[San Francisco]]. When [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] appeared to stop [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Starscream led the other Seekers in bombing the Autobot giant, forcing the Aerialbots into their component team member forms and putting them at the mercy of Devastator. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} Starscream and the other Decepticons secured the Autobots after Optimus Prime defeated Devastator. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} The Autobot leader managed to free his comrades after humans distracted the Decepticons, and the battle started anew. Fellow F-15 [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] punched Starscream in the face, repaying him for the earlier defeat. After the Aerialbots, as Superion, sacrificed their lives to save San Francisco from [[Robert Hallo|General Hallo]]'s unauthorized nuclear strike, Starscream and the other Decepticons escaped. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

''After the destruction of Devastator in [[California]], Starscream covertly recovered his pieces to rebuild the Combiner, ensuring the loyalty of the Constructicons and making him a secret weapon to help him overthrow Megatron when the time came. ''

''That time was when Megatron, Optimus Prime and some Autobot cannon fodder were kidnapped into space by the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]]. Seizing the opportunity, Starscream brought the Constructicons out of hiding and declared himself ruler of the Decepticons. He acquired the services of Soundwave and most of the remaining Decepticons on Earth for a scheme to take over the human city of [[Las Vegas]]. Redubbing it New Centurion, Starscream's insidious plan was to coerce the locals into accepting Decepticon rule by appealing to their vanity and greed, playing it off like a reality TV show where the humans could sell their stories and profit from the occupation. To maintain control, he had [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] and the Constructicons drive back the few humans who accepted the chance to leave of their own free will, tricking the humans into believing they were in danger and the Decepticons were protecting them.''

''Starscream's rule obviously came to the attention of the American government, who arranged for an unmarked and official denied strike force from the Armed Forces to join up with the rogue Cybertronian, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Grimlock in turn recruited [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to assault "New Centurion" in an effort to reclaim the city.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}

''During the battle for Las Vegas, Megatron and the Autobots returned, but brought their captors, the Keepers, with them. Megatron was weakened by his ordeal, and Starscream took the opportunity to consolidate his power by defeating Megatron in combat. Megatron lost, and was forced to officially cede leadership of the Decepticons to Starscream. The victory turned sour, however, when Soundwave and several Megatron loyalists renounced their ties to the Decepticon army and left with Megatron, costing Starscream roughly half his forces. He retained the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], Devastator, the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] and about half the [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Recordicons]].''

''Starscream's reign continued to crumble when he was confronted by the Keepers, all-but-unknowable cosmic level creatures who had already killed and possessed the Autobot [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]. Starscream also fell before their power, and was seemingly killed to become the second Cybertronian host body for their might. His Decepticons were defeated and detained behind a powerful force field. Unknown to all, Starscream's mind still existed, hidden deep down inside his stolen body.''

''The Autobots and Megatron's ex-Decepticons joined forces to stop the Keepers, leading the formless entities to merge their two Cybertronian hosts, mixing Bluestreak and Starscream together into a nightmarish super mode. This proved to be their undoing. Alone, Starscream and Bluestreak were not strong enough to overcome the Keepers' control, but by merging bodies the Keepers also connected the two Cybertronians' minds. Together, the Autobot and the Decepticon fought back against the Keepers, forcing them out and restoring their independence. Optimus Prime ultimately ended the threat of the Keepers with the Matrix.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}}

''The chaos caused by the Keepers cost Starscream his city and his reign. Megatron reclaimed leadership of the Decepticons and, to add insult to injury, named Skywarp his aerospace commander and second-in-command, forcing Starscream to answer to him.''

''Unfortunately, the Keepers survived in an extra-dimensional realm. Their human agent, [[Franklin Townsend]], managed to retake control of Starscream (and Bluestreak) forcing them to work towards the Keepers' release. This continued until Franklin unleashed his plan to open a hole into the Void and allow the Keepers back to Earth. Starscream regained control of his senses while Franklin and the Keepers were focused elsewhere, although this didn't stop him from making another attempt on Megatron's life before being beaten down again. {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}

[[File:Starscreamshhhhhh.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Holy crap! Expressions!]]
In the middle of a battle against Optimus's forces, Starscream and the rest of the Decepticons were approached by Shockwave and his followers, newly arrived from Cybertron. Shockwave claimed that Cybertron was now at peace under his unified ruled, and demanded the Earthbound Transformers surrender to him. Though they tried to fight back, Shockwave had altered his troops, making them much more powerful than both Megatron and Optimus's followers. With Megatron crushed beneath Shockwave's heal, Starscream led the Decepticons in joining Shockwave's Cybertronians. As they boarded his ship, Shockwave instructed the Decepticons to enter [[CR chamber|CR Chambers]] to have themselves repaired, but Starscream guessed that the chambers had mind-altering devices incorporated within them. Starscream escaped his CR chambers long enough to jettison Megatron out of the ship, and into the void of space. {{storylink|New World Order}} Shockwave soon found about Starscream's clandestine actions, and set about disciplining him. But punishment didn't deter him, and Starscream continued plotting against Shockwave. Once on Cybertron, he set about disabling Soundwave, who had since worked himself in Shockwave's good graces. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}}

He continued creating a small sect of separatist Decepticons on Cybertron, next approaching Rumble and Frenzy after they had been ordered to release the psychotic Stunticons from incarceration, in order to distract Ultra Magnus from Shockwave's true motives. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} He used the cover of Menasor's release to steal the incapacitated Combaticons from the same prison wing. As the Autobots began openly rebelling against Shockwave's regime, Starscream crippled Shockwave's surveillance systems by assassinating the Reflector trio posted in his base's monitor womb. In thanks for his aid in delaying video footage throughout Shockwave's network, allowing Starscream to go about scheming freely, Starscream gave Soundwave a present: [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. He then invited the two of them to "enjoy the show" with him, and sat back to watch the Autobots tear down Shockwave's government. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} As the insurgence was nearing its end, Starscream opted to abscond from Cybertron with his small cadre of followers, and the inactive Combaticons. Unfortunately for him, the shuttle he attempted to hijack to this end turned out to be [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], who took off on his own volition, with the Decepticons trapped within him. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

[[File:Starscreamdaydream.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|There but for the grace of a fusion cannon go I.]]
Despite this setback, Starscream and his soldiers managed to get back to Earth, and implement their plans there. Starscream first made his way to the ''Nemesis'', but found the ship in worst condition than anticipated. After bestowing the Combaticons with military alternate modes, scanned from an abandoned military testing ground, he set out to repair the Decepticon vessel. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} To this end, he set his sights on the ''Ark'', and unleashed the Decepticons on the Autobots under the leadership of [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. His first wave of soldiers were captured, though Starscream had only sent them forth as a distraction; his real attack came in the form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], the combined form of the Combaticons. With this mighty soldier at his side, Starscream managed to beat down all of the Autobots, save two: [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. Pursuing them back to the ''Ark'', Starscream instructed Bruticus to retrieve the two runaways, but to keep the ship intact. But as Bruticus encroached on his prey, the Autobots engaged the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s self-destruct mechanism. Though all of his troops were freed, Starscream was robbed of his means to get to the ''Nemesis'' back in working order. To complicate matters further, Starscream's clone, [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], then arrived on Earth, babbling about some bizarre mission. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}

[[File:BlackSunshine-SunstormStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|[[Sunstorm (Animated)|You handsome blasphemer, you]].]]
The Decepticons turned their weapons on the new arrival, only for their shots to prove ineffective against him. Using his "divine light," Sunstorm deactivated all of the other Decepticons, forcing Starscream to flee the scene. Sunstorm pursued, eventually confronting his template within the Decepticon's base. Starscream demanded to know what Sunstorm wanted out of him, only for his clone to spew out more religious babble. Sunstorm then demanded that Starscream join him in his crusade, but Starscream declined, and instead distracted Sunstorm long enough for Jetfire to sneak up on him. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Jetfire was able to disable Sunstorm, only to discover that the clone had rapid regenerative abilities. Out of options, both he and Starscream absconded from the ''Nemesis'', and went to find the Autobots once more. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Starscream was forced to ally himself with his hated enemies in exchange for getting his forces freed. The Autobots then pooled their knowledge with Jetfire's in order to formulate a battle plan against Sunstorm. While they implemented it, Starscream was left under Jetfire's watchful eye. But the attempt against Sunstorm quickly turned sour for the Autobots, forcing Jetfire to abandon his post. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} This allowed Starscream to disable to rest of the ''Orion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew wit his null-rays, and fly off on his own to a hideout in Alaska. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

By the time Sunstorm tracked Starscream down once more, the Autobots had attached an energy siphon to the clone, severely weakening him. Sunstorm begged Starscream for his help, but Starscream refused by back-handing his "brother." {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} Then, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] came bearing down on the both of them. Finding himself incapable of defeating this much bigger opponent alone, Starscream destroyed the energy-siphon attached to Sunstorm. The clone reawakened, and though Omega Supreme put up a good fight, Sunstorm defeated him using both his radiation powers and his guile. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Starscream was then taken to a concealed mechanical door, which Sunstorm uncovered using his radiant powers. Claiming he was the "chosen one," Sunstorm ordered Starscream to open the seal. Starscream complied just as Jetfire and Bumblebee came bearing down upon them. Despite the Autobots' best efforts, they were unable to stop the Decepticons from entering the underground chamber, but soon caught up to them. Jetfire was able to quickly subdue Starscream, only to be left in a stand-off against Sunstorm, who held Bumblebee in his irradiated grip. Unexpectedly, Starscream turned on Sunstorm and used his recently modified null-rays to blast his clone. After disabling Jetfire as well, Starscream kicked Sunstorm away, sending him tumbling down a nearby chasm. {{storylink|Original Sin}}

Starscream then took to mocking Bumblebee at gunpoint, proclaiming that the young Autobot was completely clueless to the events unfolding around him... until Sunstorm returned, the energies within him now erupting more violently than ever. Having grown tired of his "brother's" constant betrayals, Sunstorm denounced Starscream, claiming that he had corrupted his divine mission through his perverse desires. But as Sunstorm turned to Bumblebee, claiming that ''he'' was now the recipient of divine favor, an eruption tore through his arm... from within! With a meltdown of his frame inevitably forthcoming, Sunstorm lashed out violently to everything surrounding him. Jetfire tackled Starscream out of the way of one of Sunstorm's energy arcs, and after telling the Decepticon he owed him one, flew the clone up into Earth's orbit. Starscream begrudgingly returned the favor by carrying Bumblebee to the surface. Bumblebee then pleaded Starscream to help Jetfire, only for Starscream to counter that he wasn't looking to help anyone beyond himself. Starscream flew away, leaving Jetfire to be destroyed. {{storylink|Atonement}}

[[File:DWMTMEPretenderStarscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Read about my adventures in [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics]], kids!]]
Despite his words, Starscream had been thoroughly shaken by his ordeal. He was still trying to straighten out his thoughts when he arrived at the Decepticons' headquarters, where he was greeted by Frenzy. Brushing the little Decepticon away, Starscream made his way to Soundwave, who he found suspiciously shutting off a monitor as soon as he entered the room. Annoyed that his compatriots didn't seem all-too-pleased by his return, he demanded to know what they were all up to. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}}

Dissatisfied with their previous lackluster performances in combat, Starscream took the Combaticons for some practice against the captive Sky Lynx. This also ended in disaster, for [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] soon arrived, and Starscream discovered that Soundwave, his cassettes, and the other Seekers had allied with Predaking's master... Megatron! Starscream was again forced into a subservient position, with Megatron preparing to lead the Decepticons in the conquest of Earth... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

As Starscream became more competent all around as time went on, the Decepticons that once laughed at him started taking his aspirations of leadership more seriously, and with the upgrade accompanying his [[Pretender]] shell, he became more powerful than ever. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #7|Pretender Starscream's ''More Than Meets The Eye'' profile}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:JoeVsTF1 Starscream transforms.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Even when Starscream's nothing more than a mindless drone, he still manages to smirk.]]
When the nascent terrorist organization known as [[Cobra]] uncovered the buried hulk of the Ark, they removed the bodies of numerous Transformers with the intention of using them as weapons of war to threaten America. Cobra scientist [[Doctor Mindbender]] hacked the brain functions of the captive Transformers, reducing them to the level of remote-controlled drones, and dubbed them "[[Battle Android Trooper]]s". Starscream was reconfigured to transform into a jet plane known as a "Night Raven", and was selected for use by the [[Cobra Commander]] as his personal aircraft.

Starscream was among the Transformers deployed during Cobra's opening attack on world freedom, when they targeted the [[United Nations]] Headquarters. Starscream transformed to [[robot mode]] and was punching his way through the building when a U.S. Military soldier code-named [[Snake-Eyes]] opened fire on him with a machine gun. Although unharmed by the attack, Starscream returned fire with his lasers, blowing up the missile tank upon which the soldier was perched and horribly scarring his face. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}} Returning to Cobra's island base, Cobra Commander began his meeting with [[Destro]] by having Starscream dramatically fly by overhead and transform, for no reason other than to impress the arms dealer. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}}

Meanwhile, Autobot scientist Wheeljack had been able to avoid capture by Cobra, and had allied himself with America's newly formed special mission force [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. Hacking into Cobra's system, he was able to shut off the terrorists' control of the Transformers, liberating their minds and bodies. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} Naturally, the first thing Starscream did once he was free was to interrupt a battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron by shooting Megatron in the chest in a bid for leadership. Megatron returned the sentiment, blasting him with his fusion cannon, and Starscream slunk away as Megatron returned to more important matters. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}}

[[File:Starscream snakeeyes eye gouge.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|left|"You've got something in your eye. Let me get it out."]]
Lurking in the island's jungle, Starscream crossed paths with Snake-Eyes, who took revenge for his disfigurement by shattering the unsuspecting Starscream's eye with his [[sword]] and shoving a grenade into the socket. Clawing at his face, Starscream tumbled over a cliff and was badly damaged in the fall. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} His still-operational body was soon happened across by Cobra Commander, who was attempting to flee the escalating battle between the Autobots, Decepticons, Joes and Cobras that was engulfing the island, and Starscream made the human proposition: help him remove the grenade, and he would get him off the island. Naturally, the commander agreed. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

[[File:Starscream gijoe energyropes.jpg|thumb|Starscream is allergic to glow stick ropes.]]
Starscream and Cobra Commander resurfaced two years later, when Cobra Commander learned that human scientists had created an interstellar wormhole to Cybertron. With Starscream forced to do his bidding (via unspecified means), he used the portal to travel to Cybertron with the intention of gaining control of the wormhole technology by stealing the super-computer [[Teletran 3]]. However, a G.I. Joe ambush that struck just as they were carrying out their plan caused a catastrophic malfunction in Teletran 3, scattering numerous Transformers through the wormhole network across space and time. Starscream was not among those scattered, but he was promptly bound with [[energon chain]]s by Perceptor and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] while they assessed the severity of the situation. It transpired that the chronal disruption caused by the time-lost Transformers would destroy the Earth, and teams of Joes and Cobras were soon dispatched through the timestream to retrieve the robots and save the planet. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}}

While the Joes and Cobras were off on their time-tossed mission, the forcefield protecting Magnus, Perceptor and Teletran 3 collapsed, at which point Decepticon commander Shockwave struck. Shockwave freed Starscream and reprogrammed Teletran 3 to prevent Transformers from being able to return to their proper times, so that Earth would be destroyed and he could invade it, as he had always planned to—it was Shockwave who had leaked the wormhole technology to humans in the first place. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}} {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} When a small team of Joes and Cobras that remained on Cybertron tried to undo his programming, Starscream spotted [[Lady Jaye]] modifying Teletran 3 and shouted a warning, but it came too late. The Transformers were returned, and Starscream escaped in the midst of the chaotic battle that resulted.

In the aftermath of the battle, Shockwave accused Starscream of deliberately trying to foil his scheme by trying to steal Teletran 3. Starscream denied any treacherousness on his part, and Shockwave was just starting to come around when a recording Cobra Commander had programmed into Starscream began to play, informing the Decepticon leader of Starscream's general uselessness. At that point, Starscream promptly exploded, taking out the Decepticon headquarters in the process, courtesy of forty-five pounds of plastic explosives that Cobra Commander had lined his housing with, in case the Decepticon had ever escaped his clutches. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Starscream gijoe ww2.jpg|thumb|left|"Pathetic fools! There's no escape!"]]
When the foundling terrorist organization known as Cobra discovered the Ark buried in the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1938]], they inadvertently awoke the Decepticons from their stasis. The evil robots entered into an alliance with the organization's leader, Cobra Commander, to conquer the world and strip it of its energy, but Megatron's true goal was to take the Matrix of Leadership—stolen from the body of Optimus Prime—from around Cobra Commander's neck. Starscream adopted the [[alternate mode|alternate form]] of a P-51 Mustang aeroplane.

One year later, in [[1939]], the American military formed a special mission force to counter the Cobra-Decepticon alliance named "G.I. Joe". Laserbeak spied upon the first meeting of this team and reported the information to Cobra; Starscream stood nearby as Cobra Commander vowed to kill the Joes, and opined that heroes were ''born'' to die. G.I. Joe's first attack came soon after, and Starscream distracted their aircraft in his jet mode while Megatron attacked them from above and downed them. {{storylink|The Line}} As it happened, the Joes bailed out and landed near to the buried Ark, where they wound up awakening the Autobots within the craft. Starscream watched as the ship sent out a repair drone to scan for alternate modes, aware of what it meant and seeing it as a threat to Megatron's leadership that he could exploit. Megatron happened upon Starscream as he was monologuing about taking the power of the Matrix for himself, and witnessed the drone going about its business. Knowing he would need the scheming Starscream for the coming battle, he ordered the Air Commander to help him move their stockpiled energon cubes to safer location. {{storylink|Transformed}}

Megatron proceeded to mass the Decepticons for a major battle with the Autobots, save for Starscream, who was left to languish within their base. Unfortunately for Megatron, this merely left Starscream with an opportunity to conspire with Cobra Commander's own traitorous second, [[Destro]], and together the pair prepared to unleash the newly constructed giant robot, Bruticus, upon everyone. {{storylink|Wolves}}

[[File:Starscream gijoe ww2 weakspot.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"I...will...keep reaching...uuuhh."]]
Even this conspiracy proved to be a deception on Destro's part, however, when he had his lover, the [[Baroness]], shoot Starscream in his weak spot: an inch below his right ear, just behind his jaw hinge. Starscream's head flared with electricity and he collapsed, while Destro loosed Bruticus upon all his assembled enemies. G.I. Joe member Snake-Eyes ended the threat when he plucked the Matrix from Cobra Commander's clutches, and at Optimus Prime's direction, hurled it at Bruticus. The resultant explosion of creation energy destroyed Bruticus, but apparently killed all the Transformers in the process. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

Forty-six years later, in [[1985]], Starscream was revealed to have survived his injuries and the destruction of the Matrix through unexplained means. Discarding his archaic alternate mode for the form of an F-15, Starscream was performing a flyby over Cobra Island, seeking a means to return to Cybertron, when he intercepted a communication about an alien starship (actually a Cybertronian craft containing Blaster and Perceptor) crashing in [[Oregon]]. Starscream saw the craft as his ticket home, and while he was too low on energon to claim the ship for himself, he was content to let Cobra take it and then steal it from them later. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}

{{Unreleased TFGJ comic}}
When the Joes attacked Cobra's secret base in the Arctic, only to be met by Destro's COBRA/Decepticon hybrid warriors, Starscream waited on the sidelines to pick up the pieces in the battle's aftermath. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front|Divided Front #3}} At some point, Starscream and Soundwave uncovered information about a "terrible secret" buried beneath Cobra Island, and set out to destroy Cobra Commander should the terrorist refuse to allow them access to it. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front|Divided Front #5}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Starscream participated in an all-out Decepticon offensive, beating down Autobots at Soundwave's side. He cheered on when Predaking clashed with [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], the Dinobots’ merged form, but it did little good in helping the Decepticon gestalt. Starscream then joined several other flying Decepticons in a direct assault against The Beast, to little avail. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===''Another Con''===
After Megatron had been transformed into a {{w|Pikachu|small electrical rodent}}, Starscream sarcastically assured him that the Autobots would find him much more intimidating in his new form. {{storylink|Another Con}}

===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Starscream proclaimed his greatness, warning those who opposed him to tremble before his might... only for the cashier of the burger place he was in to insist that the price of his meal still added up to $1.36. A cent short, Starscream cursed the inventor of the penny for his misfortune.

Later, Starscream participated in an infiltration of [[BotCon]] to track down next year's toy designs, and use them to conquer the Autobots once and for all!

On Megatron's birthday, Starscream concealed a bomb in Megatron's cake... though he did a poor job of it, leading Megatron to wonder whether Starscream was putting any efforts in his schemes anymore. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Lil Formers''===
Starscream got his mitts on a treasure map, and became convinced that by using it is, he could usurp Megatron... somehow. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Universe'' cartoon===
Starscream was one of the many Cybertronians caught up in a civil war that emerged due to greed, corruption and malice emerging in their planet's halls of power. {{storylink|Action Blast 1}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{main|Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
[[File:StarscreamIDWF22-Infiltration4cvrA.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|left|"A man may fight for many things: his country, his principles, his friends, the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock, and a sack of French porn!"]]
Starscream and his comrades, [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]], were recruited by [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] when [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] requested fliers. After recruiting [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] and murdering the [[Senate]], he led the Seekers as air support in the overthrow of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]] before, after a spell as recruitment agent, becoming Megatron's personal bodyguard, warning him about the power of the [[Phase Sixer]] [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], to which Megatron dismissed his concerns. During this time, he appeared to let his ambition rest, mostly out of fear of his leader.

Many years later, as leader of an [[Infiltration protocol|Infiltration unit]] on [[Earth]], he discovered an [[Ore-13|Ultra-Energon]] seam and saw in it his chance to finally overpower and defeat Megatron. His breach of protocol in pursuit of this drew Megatron to Earth personally, and despite Starscream's enhanced power, he easily defeated the treacherous Seeker and blew a hole in his chest. After a spell in a CR chamber, however, he was revived by his unit, worried about Megatron's seeming instability, and ultimately accepted back into the Decepticon army by Megatron after helping to defeat a rebellious Sixshot and the [[Reaper]]s.

He then did a deal with the mentally-damaged [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] ostensibly to help overthrow Megatron, before double-crossing him, leaving the Autobots at the point of total defeat. Ultimately, this period ended with Megatron comatose and Starscream in charge of the Decepticons... an opportunity he completely squandered, "leading" the Decepticons to rack and ruin on a remote asteroid. On revival, Megatron was not happy at the complete destruction of the Decepticon infrastructure, but let him live due to the lack of able-bodied soldiers.

After the Chaos War, he placed himself as a repentant soul, trying to do his best to help the vastly-expanded [[NAIL|neutral population]] on a reborn Cybertron. This, combined with the apparent blessing of [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]], left him placed after a Decepticon uprising to kill his "friend", neutral leader [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]], and use his death as a tool to evict both factions from [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and seize the leadership of the city.
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:Starscream HOS.jpg|thumb|Ye olde Tyme treacherie.]]
Starscream was one of the many Decepticons who fought the Autobots on prehistoric Earth, taking on the [[beast mode]] of a reptilian flying creature before the ice age forced both factions into prolonged hibernation. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}}

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Starscream was later the nominal leader of the Decepticons on 19th-century Earth, while Megatron slept in [[stasis lock]]. He decided to conquer the Earth in this time, and to use that power to overthrow Megatron when he should wake. Posing as a benefactor to humanity, he enlisted the help of inventor [[Tobias Muldoon]] to design new [[Alternate mode|altmodes]] for the Decepticons. Starscream also commissioned Tobias to build the Decepticons a new base of operations, though he insisted that its location to be some place remote, away from prying eyes. All the while, he sent the Decepticons under his command to "appropriate" funds to finance the operation as a whole. Thanks to the Decepticons' tireless efforts, Starscream's machinations advanced at full speed. Tobias Muldoon eventually learned of Starscream's evil intentions for the Earth when he overheard Starscream gloating that he would soon subjugate the human race. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2|Hearts of Steel #2}} Starscream built (or reformatted) [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] for an assault on [[New York City]], and the new electrical generators there. As the preparations for Astrotrain were being finalized, another human by the name of [[Jacob Lee Bonaventure]] came to meet with Starscream. Starscream accepted Bonaventure's proposal for a partnership, stating that he still had use for an intermediary. While Bonaventure and his accomplice [[Vanflint]] were marveling at the Decepticons' efficiency, the two of them mentioned a "little yellow locomotive," piquing Starscream's interest. Starscream quickly deduced that the locomotive was indeed [[Bumblebee (G1)#Hearts of Steel|Bumblebee]], concluding that the Autobots had also reactivated themselves. Starscream then ordered [[Squawkbox]] to spread the word among the Decepticons, so as to prepare them for combat. Without further delay, the attack on New York City was put underway. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 3|Hearts of Steel #3}} When the Autobots moved to intercept Astrotrain, Starscream oversaw the blasting of a tunnel, cutting off the Autobots in turn. Confident that the Autobots could no longer interfere with his plans after a few more artillery volleys in their direction, Starscream boarded Astrotrain, and resumed travel towards New York. It all ended badly for him, as Bumblebee managed to make his way in front of the Decepticons, and literally derailed them off of a cliff. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 4|Hearts of Steel #4}}

{{IDW HOS}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in comic===
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Starscream was among the Decepticons who joined [[Megatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Megatron]] in attacking the Earth in the 21st century. During an attack on Tokyo, Starscream got the drop on some human military operatives who were observing a fight between Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Optimus Prime]], but before he could take them out, [[Bumblebee (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Bumblebee]] got the drop on ''him'', spraying him with a fire engine's hose. This gave [[Grimlock (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Grimlock]] the opening he needed to lash Starscream with his tail and send him crashing into Megatron, prompting the villains to retreat. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 1|Henkei! Henkei! #1}}

Starscream later concocted a plan to have [[Astrotrain (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Astrotrain]] keep the Autobots busy while the Decepticons raided a power plant, but he had not factored in the Autobots' newest warrior, [[Hot Rod (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Hot Rod]], who took them by surprise and blasted Starscream in the back. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 2|Henkei! Henkei! #2}} Seeking revenge, Starscream tried to return the favor, only for Hot Rod to dodge the blast, and cause Starscream to shoot Megatron instead! {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 3|Henkei! Henkei! #3}}

Knowing that his friend [[Jetfire (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Skyfire]] had been stranded on Earth tens of thousands of years ago, Starscream had [[Ramjet (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Ramjet]] search for his body, which was eventually located frozen in a glacier. Starscream thawed out Skyfire and placed a mind-controlling helmet on him, to ensure that his kind-hearted old friend would serve the destructive Decepticon cause. Together, they attacked a power plant, but while they fought off the plant's Autobot defenders, Skyfire began to struggle against the helmet's influence, eventually overpowering it and turning on Starscream. Realizing he was outnumbered, Starscream fled, as Skyfire called after him to remind him that even thousands of years ago, they'd never gotten along that well anyway... {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 4|Henkei! Henkei! #4}}

Following Megatron's use of energon cubes to power himself up into [[Galvatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Galvatron]], Starscream attempted to repeat the process on himself, and had [[Ravage (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Ravage]] steal a sack of cubes for him. Before he could put them to use, however, he was ambushed by [[Cheetor (BW)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Cheetor]], who defeated him and reclaimed the cubes. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 8|Henkei! Henkei! #8}} Later, Starscream was led by [[Cyclonus (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Cyclonus]] to a volcanic field, where Megatron was in the process of using the magma to again power up into Galvatron. Seething over his own inability to obtain the power Galvatron wielded, Starscream thought his chance to lead had finally come when a team of Autobots arrive and collapsed the volcano on top of Galvatron. His gloating was short lived, however, as Galvatron burst out from under the rubble, and, entirely unaware that a fight had even gone on, began berating Starscream and Cyclonus for being lazy idiots. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 9|Henkei! Henkei! #9}}

When [[Ratchet (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Ratchet]] was trying to take a human girl to the hospital, Starscream arrived to take potshots at him. Ratchet's comrade [[Inferno (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in comic|Inferno]] blocked Starscream's shots, and the enabled Ratchet to escape by blinding Starscream with a blast from his water cannon. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 10|Henkei! Henkei! #10}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Generations'' comic===
Starscream was part of the Decepticons. When [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|the ghost of Starscream]] from [[G1 World|another universe]] met the native [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], he clarified that he was not the Starscream that Megatron was familiar with. {{Storylink|Starscream's New Body}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bun Bun comic===
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Years ago on Cybertron, Starscream was a scientist and explorer. Together with his friend [[Jetfire (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun comic|Skyfire]], he embarked on a search for energy on other planets, but when the duo visited Earth, Skyfire was caught in a blizzard and frozen in ice. Starscream subsequently returned to Cybertron and became a warrior, joining up with [[Megatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun comic|Megatron]]'s Decepticons. {{storylink|The Enemy from the Arctic}} Untold years later, when the legendary power source known as the [[Energon cube]] was lost to the reaches of space, Starscream was among a small team of Decepticons who departed Cybertron in pursuit of it. The Cube crash-landed on Earth in the Japanese town of [[Hoshinochō]] and shattered into fragments, so Starscream and the other Decepticons took on the forms of local vehicles and machinery to remain hidden while searching for the shards. [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun comic|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots had also followed the Cube to Earth, and so the Transformers' war continued in secret on this new world. {{storylink|Kingdom of Giants}}

Eleven years after arriving on Earth, Starscream and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] tracked Prime's Autobots to the human building known built over the Cube's impact crater called the [[Star Dome]], and launched an attack. Starscream was surprised to find a human boy, [[Wataru Hoshinoumi]], caught in the middle of the conflict, but gave the fleshling little thought and aimed his gun to destroy it. The human, however, had a protector: the littlest Autobot, [[Bumblebee (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun comic|Bumblebee]] came bursting out of nowhere to nail Starscream with a flying kick and save the boy. {{storylink|Enter! The Transformers}} Starscream didn't take kindly to this insult upon his person, and pinned Bumblebee beneath his foot, but before he could finish him off, Wataru blinded the Air Commander with a fire extinguisher! Unfortunately for Starscream, it was at that point that Megatron himself chose to arrive, and he violently berated Starscream for going behind his back, throttling him and using him as a shield to block Optimus Prime's fire. After some further shots were exchanged, Megatron's attention was piqued by Wataru, and he decided to call retreat. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Appears!}} Back at the Decepticons' underwater base, Starscream opined that Megatron was growing old, but Megatron simply replied with equal sarcasm that the weakest dog barks the loudest. Starscream stalked off, vowing to himself that he would be leader of the Decepticons, then summoned Ramjet to join him on a personal mission to the Arctic. {{storylink|Kingdom of Giants}}

[[File:Henkei4 starscream and skyfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|*cue "ScreamerxSkyfire OTP" squeals*]]
Starscream and Ramjet located the glacier that Skyfire's body was trapped in, and released him from his frozen sleep. Skyfire was happy to see Starscream again, but Starscream soon proved how much he had changed when he sent a watching group of humans to their deaths by shooting the ice out from under them. Just as Skyfire demanded an explanation for his actions, Starscream slapped a helmet onto his head that took over his mind and co-opted him into the Decepticon ranks. Starscream proceeded to lead the brainwashed Skyfire in an attack on a power plant back in Hoshinochō, but through it all, Skyfire refrained from outright killing any human workers. Displeased with Skyfire's resistance to the helmet's control, Starscream set an example by opening fire indiscriminately. Just before he shot Wataru, who happened to be visiting the plant, Skyfire seized his arm at the last second, insisting they were researchers, not murderers. Luckily, this was enough of a delay to save Wataru's life, as Optimus Prime's Autobots then came blasting into the plant. {{storylink|The Enemy from the Arctic}} In the battle that followed, Skyfire continued to struggle against the helmet, shielding Wataru and Bumblebee from Starscream's attacks. Starscream was shocked to learn that Wataru was a "[[Booster]]", a being born with the ability to control energon, when Wataru used his powers to liberate Skyfire from the control helmet. Skyfire turned his guns on Starscream, blowing off his left null ray cannon, then informed him of one important fact he had remembered: they never actually got along that well in the first place. With no options left, Starscream was forced to retreat. {{storylink|Wataru's Power}}

When both Optimus Prime and Megatron were left badly damaged after a fierce battle, Starscream, Ramjet and [[Astrotrain (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun comic|Astrotrain]] exploited the Autobots' reduced manpower by raiding a hydroelectric power plant. Together, they made short work of the Autobots who did turn up to fight them, but just as they were preparing to leave with a haul of Energon cubes, the revitalized Optimus Prime came speeding onto the scene. The three Decepticons beat a hasty retreat, but only Starscream got away, the other two taken down by a powered-up blast from Prime's [[ion blaster]]. {{storylink|Time of Resurrection}} With nothing to show for his efforts, Starscream returned to the volcanic caves were Megatron was recuperating from his injuries, bathing in a "bath" of molten energon cubes. Deeming it a waste of their energon resources, Starscream saw his chance when Optimus Prime and Bumblebee arrived in the caves, the Autobots having received a message that gave Megatron's location. Starscream greeted the two Autobots and gleefully led them to the chamber Megatron was in, serving them up the Decepticon leader in the hopes that they would destroy him and leave his throne free to be usurped. Starscream kept Megatron's newest soldier, [[Cyclonus (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun comic|Cyclonus]], busy so Prime could deliver the killing strike, but against everyone's expectations, Megatron did not die from Prime's sword slash, and was instead transformed by the power of energon into the deranged [[Galvatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun comic|Galvatron]]! {{storylink|Creation! The New Emperor of Destruction!!}}

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Galvatron immediately attacked Optimus Prime, and Starscream exploited the opened, attacking his former leader from above. Galvatron proved able to shrug his shots off, and destroyed the rocky outcrop on which Starscream was standing, bringing him tumbling into Galvatron's clutches. After being slammed around a bit, Starscream fired his jets and blasted from Galvatron's grip, looping back around to deliver a jet-powered kick, but the attack accomplished little other than to thoroughly tax Galvatron's patience. Powering up his cannon, Galvatron unleashed a single earth-shattering blast that appeared to reduce Starscream to atoms. {{storylink|The Threat of Galvatron}}

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Starscream proved hardier than Galvatron expected, though: after Galvatron had torn his way through the assembled Autobots, Starscream re-appeared, broken and crippled, but nonetheless determined to bring Galvatron down. His weapons still proved ineffective, however, and so Starscream demanded that Wataru use his powers to give him a boost. Naturally, Wataru was hesitant, but saw the logic in Starscream's plan and acquiesced, providing the Decepticon with a forcefield and a powered-up gun. Starscream was only able to get off one shot before Galvatron destroyed the field and his cannon, but the blast successfully reopened the original wound Optimus Prime had torn in Galvatron's armor. Taking the opening, Prime repeated the tactic and plunged his energon sword into the gash, ripping Galvatron open. A catastrophic release of energy from Galvatron's body ensued, which began to the collapse the cavern. The Autobots raced for the exit, but Starscream did not move, and Wataru could only look back to see a smile form upon the Air Commander's lips as he watched Galvatron's defeat, seconds before he too disappeared beneath the tumbling rocks. {{storylink|Revenge (Henkei)|Revenge}}

Later, as Prime's Autobots prepared to return to Cybertron, Skyfire announced that he would be staying on Earth in order to search for Starscream, indicating that he believed his old friend was still alive. {{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===Alternity===
[[File:Alternity starscream boxart.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Carscream"? Really, that's the best [[Fandom|you]] could come up with?]]
A Starscream from an unidentified [[universal stream]] was selected by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Megatron]] to become the leader of his team of cross-dimensional [[Questor]]s. Imbued with a small portion of the incredible powers over space and time that his leader had acquired from the god-beast [[Hytherion]], Starscream became incredibly powerful, equipped with an uncharacteristic sports car alternate mode, a [[Timaeus drive]] that allowed him to travel through dimensions, a "Retroactive Nullifer" capable of erasing victims from history, and four "Evil Optics" that can send an enemy into [[stasis lock]] with only a look. Despite all the new powers that this infusion of Hytherion power conveyed about him, Starscream was wary, wondering why Megatron would so empower him given his record of deceit. Despite fears that he might be the subject of some strange cosmic experiment that Megatron was conducting, Starscream still took to his new role with glee, seeking ways to put his new power to use overthrowing Megatron.

On a mission to Earth, Starscream confronted one of [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Alternity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[auto-avatar]]s. Surprising Prime with his sports car form, Starscream scored a hit with his Nullifer, which slowly began killing the Autobot. Starscream had heard other species call the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]] "gods", but taunted Prime by telling him that any story of gods must end with a Ragnarök. However, Starscream did not expect Prime to tell him that the Alternity were already well aware of the time and circumstances of their prophesied end, and were already prepared. {{storylink|Foreshadows}}

Learning that Megatron intended to use a magic tablet to seize control of the all-powerful [[Planicron]]s of [[Flatworld]], Starscream made his inevitable power play, hunting out a tablet of his own and mastering its abilities. Just as Megatron was in the process of taking control of the Planicrons, Starscream stepped in, paralysing his fellow Questors with his Evil Optics and using his tablet in an attempt to collapse Flatworld in on itself. It came as a rude shock, then, to find that Megatron had anticipated his treachery and was able to override his tablet's control of the Planicrons. Megatron explained that the only reason Starscream had been chosen to be a Questor at all was so that he would have a test subject to see if it was possible to kill a being infused with Alternium—and as it turned out, it was, as Megatron had the Planicrons enter Starscream's body and cause the Alternium within him to multiply rapidly, exploding his body from the inside out.

Of course, that was not quite the end for Starscream, who naturally survived as a ghost, like so many other versions of himself throughout the multiverse. Megatron was subsequently defeated by the Alternity when Thundercracker freed the Planicrons from his control, and Starscream's ghost appeared before his fellow Questor after the battle was done to taunt him with the fact he would never be forgiven for his betrayal. Though unclear, it seems possible Starscream may have actually possessed Thundercracker and caused him to free the Planicrons in the first place. {{storylink|Alternation}}

At some point, [[Cloud World]]'s [[Wreckers]] battled Starscream. {{storylink|TFC-A04}}
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===Robot Heroes===
Starscream was one of the "pretty tough" soldiers in Megatron's army. He and the other 'bots serving Megatron traveled to Earth to gather energon, only to run afoul of the Autobots. Starscream was tackled out of the air by Arcee, and then shoved into a river by Drift! He then sulked over it. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}

===''United''===
After Megatron believed Optimus to have been forever vanquished, he proclaimed himself Cybertron's "Emperor of Destruction", and turned to Starscream for an update on a mysterious "item". Starscream only bitterly responded that the object in question would serve them better if he were to wield it. The conversation was cut short by the timely arrival of the still-living Optimus Prime and his troops! Upon their entry on the scene, Starscream goaded Megatron into battling the Autobot commander, and Megatron readily gave in to his urge to do so. {{storylink|A New Battle!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:starscreamkreo-wallpaper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Renegade for life.]]
After [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] managed to best [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], the Decepticon leader tagged in Starscream. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing}} Starscream entered a dance competition, where his quiet, peaceful interpretive performance was roundly booed by the audience. He finished his piece by falling over and disintegrating. The judges ([[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]) nonetheless gave him ludicrously high marks. Score one for nepotism. (Decepotism?) {{storylink|Bot Stars}}

Starscream and his pilot pulled up beside Bumblebee, just after the Autobot had finished impressing another driver with his moves. {{storylink|My Ride Is Better than Your Ride}} When Megatron took part in a race, Starscream attempted to aid his leader by dropping a boulder onto Bumblebee. Unfortunately, the boulder hit Megatron instead. {{storylink|The Big Race}} During the holiday season, Starscream was unwrapping his presents when Optimus Prime and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] looked ominously in through the window. {{storylink|A Gift For Megatron}}

Starscream helped Megatron train to defeat the Autobots after his leader became annoyed at their constant losses. {{storylink|Megatron's Revenge}}

Starscream participated in an enormous battle against the Autobots... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to the audience. Starscream directed the "recap" segments from a director's chair until [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]'s attempt to order a pizza on the phone started bleeping out Optimus's lines. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}}

===Titan ''Kre-O'' comic===
Starscream was with Megatron when the Decepticon leader proclaimed that the alien world they were on was his. His attempt to amend Megatron's statements to "theirs" were ignored, as were his warnings about the approaching Optimus Prime. He transformed and left while Megatron was trampled on. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.3|Kre-O Transformers}}

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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===Starscream's New Power===
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Using a cloaking device to infiltrate [[Shockwave's Tower|Shockwave's lab]], Starscream managed to swipe a couple of weapons, and fended off the Decepticons that attempted to apprehend him. He boasted that soon the Decepticons would kneel before him as their true leader, unaware of Megatron sneaking up behind him... {{storylink|Starscream's New Power}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
Starscream was one of the [[Decepticon]]s who joined [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] in the ''[[Nemesis (Kre-O)|Nemesis]]'' to chase the [[Autobot]]s in the ''[[Ark (Kre-O)|Ark]]''. After they boarded the ''Ark'', it crashed to [[Earth]] and the [[Transformer]]s fell to a four million year-long sleep. After waking up, Starscream was strangled by Megatron for not setting the alarm. {{storylink|Kreon Story}}

Starscream was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}

Starscream formed the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to help him overthrow Megatron, only for the team to become base guards and leave him at Megatron's mercy. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}} He was among the Decepticons present during Megatron's brief takeover of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}} When Megatron wanted to place a giant golden replica of his head on top of his new [[Solar Tower]], Starscream refused to help fly it up there as it was just too heavy. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}} Starscream stayed up all night building a big statue of himself only to have [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] show up and wreck it during the unveiling. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}

Starscream was charmed by [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] into cleaning the Decepticon base for her, {{storylink|The Beautiful Flower Has Thorns? Temptation of the Female Soldier, Airachnid!}} and later attended Megatron's hanami party together with the spider. {{storylink|Soundwave's Trap? Stop Operation Brainwash Humanity!}} He was among the Decepticons accidentally sent to a world of giants, where they battled the Autobot until Megatron realized his underlings back home would forget about him unless they went back quickly. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise! The Transformers Are by Your Side!?}}

===''Construct-Bots'' cartoon===
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Starscream was playing cards with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] when [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] attacked their base. Megatron used a nearby Construct-Bots computer terminal and upgraded him using [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s blasters and wings, much to the spying Autobot's ire. He cringed when Megatron fell after slipping on some gumballs. {{storylink|Intro!}} He was later seen preening in front of a mirror (to the amusement of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and Bumblebee, who were spying on him) when Predaking flew by in dragon mode and smashed into him, scattering his pieces. As he reattached his pieces, Bumblebee switched his wings with wheels, and when he attempted to transform and fly away, he fell quite a nasty drop. {{storylink|Take Flight!}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Seeking to ascend towards the Decepticon Elite in Megatron's army, Starscream devised a means to lure the legendary Optimus Prime out of hiding. To do so, he attempted to capture Bumblebee as the Autobot fled into outer space. The chase led Starscream to [[Cobra Commander]]'s private storage room on planet Earth, where he lost his quarry among the multitude of vehicles in the terrorist's collection. As Starscream rummaged about, he encountered [[Snake-Eyes]], who mistook him for a [[Cobra]] drone unit. Though Snake-Eyes's attempt to harm Starscream proved pitiful, the human escaped in the newly disguised Bumblebee, and Starscream resumed his chase.

Despite getting embroiled in a battle between [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Cobra, and getting one of his wings torn off by [[G.I.Rocket|Creeper vines]] along the way, Starscream managed to rip off Bumblebee's head and return to Cybertron with his prize in-hand. Starscream prostrated himself before his king as Megatron promised him a place in the highest echelon of his new order. {{storylink|The Golden Boys}}

Starscream later returned to Earth, this time accompanied by Soundwave and Shockwave, to demand the humans surrender to Megatron. While Ravage discussed their terms with their G.I. Joe welcomers, Starscream adopted an Earth alternate mode, based on [[Ace (G.I. Joe)|Ace]]'s [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]]. The meeting soon escalated into a skirmish between the two teams, with Starscream getting half of his face melted off by [[Snake-Eyes]] by the end of it. The Decepticons were defeated and forced to retreat. {{storylink|I Saw Three Ships}}

The Decepticons allied themselves with Cobra, forming the "Decepticobra" alliance. Starscream was fitted with a partial face-plate to cover his wounded face, and participated on an attack on the [[USS Flagg|USS ''Flagg'']] in order to retrieve the body of Soundwave, killed in their previous encounter with the Joes. Discovering that the Decepticon's body was not being held there, and facing considerable resistance from the Joes, Starscream and the others retreated. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

Some time afterwards, Starscream served as the [[Baroness|Serpentress]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s transport to the United Nations when she tried to strong-arm the Earth's leaders into submitting to Megatron's rule. Her speech was interrupted by the arrival of Optimus Prime, grappling with G.I. Joe forces outside. With the "ultimate prize" seemingly within his grasp, Starscream joined the fight and tried to slay Optimus. Unfortunately, Shockwave was too distracted by the sight of his brother's body being used as a robotic suit by [[Doctor Venom]] to assist him much. The battle became even more chaotic when [[Koh-Buru-Lah (creature)|Koh-Buru-Lah]], among others, joined the fray, allowing Optimus to escape Starscream. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}

Later, Starscream and [[Viper (CW)|Viper]] attacked a Joe convoy, only to be ensnared in the road-coils of the disguised [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

During the final battle over the Sun, Starscream found himself briefly saddled by [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], who hitched a ride up to the top of Megatron's head. After Megatron fell into the Sun, Starscream managed to snatch the Matrix from his fallen leader... only for it, in turn, to be grabbed out of his hand by Laserbeak. When the Matrix was returned to Optimus, Starscream petulantly mumbled that he intended to return the talisman to the Prime. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Transformers × Evangelion''===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Get in the robot, Optimus, or [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] will have to pilot it again.]]
His body destroyed during the war with [[Unicron]], Starscream wandered the universe as a ghost until arriving on an [[Earth]] under attack from [[Angel]]s. He proceeded to possess one of the creatures, becoming the monstrous "Angel"-scream, and attacked [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 2}} By scanning the human weapon [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]], Prime was able to grow greatly in size and battle "Angel"-scream, {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 3}} who repelled him using an impenetrable [[Absolute Terror Field|A.T. Field]] granted to him by the Angel's body. Tempted to use this newfound power against [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], he first decided to get rid of Prime once and for all, but was distracted by trying to catch the tiny [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] while [[Tokyo-3]] was simultaneously shifting around him. This gave Optimus Prime the opportunity to slice through the A.T. Field and into the Angel's core with his [[energon-axe]], destroying the Angel and exorcising Starscream's ghost back into space. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 4}}

===''Angry Birds'' comic===
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Starscream participated in the attack on the Autobot shuttle carrying the [[AllSpark]], but broke ranks to get his own mitts on the relic, intending to conquer the universe for himself. He chased down and cornered [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], the carrier of the AllSpark, but accidentally blasted open a window while firing on the Autobot, causing the AllSpark to be sucked out into space and down a [[unspace|quantum tunnel]]. Crestfallen, Starscream bemoaned his lost opportunity as Bumblebee took him into captivity. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the Great War, Starscream posed a challenge to Megatron's leadership position. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}} Once the war was restarted in 1984, Starscream lead an attack on the [[British Museum]] to claim a statue of [[Amenhotep III]] to try and gain the supposed [[magic]]al powers within to crush the Autobots. Even though the Autobot Minibots showed up, the Decepticons got away with the statue and [[Rosetta Stone|some useless stone]]. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] was the result of experiments aimed at achieving immortality by mimicking Starscream's immortal spark. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 55|Rampage's profile in Club magazine #55}}

[[Eject (G1)|Eject]] lamented that all the great and famous Cybertronians, be they good or evil, were long gone by the time Cybertron was controlled by the [[Builder Assembly]], naming Starscream as an example of the evil ones. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

===''Timelines''===
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In [[Primax 096.0 Beta|one universe]], [[Megatron (G1)#Timelines|Megatron]] upgraded himself with flight capability and the ability to combine with Starscream during the latter days of the [[Great War (G1)|third Cybertronian war]]. In response, [[Optimus Prime (G1)#General Optimus|General Optimus Prime]] upgraded himself with heavier armor and weaponry. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines|General Optimus Prime profile card}} During the obligatory Battle for [[Sherman Dam]], [[Hound (G1)#TransTech|Sergeant Hound]] kept Lieutenant Starscream from interfering in the fight between Megatron and General Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 6, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 06/09/2015}} At the war's final battle on [[Mirtonia]], the Autobots emerged victorious in routing the [[Decepticon Empire|Decepticon Star Empire]] when Decepticons accidentally blew up an experimental energon refinery and themselves along with it. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines|General Optimus Prime profile card}}

===''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Tomokazu Sugita]] (Japanese)}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
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Decepticon Aerospace Commander Starscream left Cybertron during the Great War to seek out the power of the [[Underbase]]. Allying with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]'s squadron, Starscream found the cosmic power he sought and turned it on the Autobots only for its power to ultimately overwhelm him, melting him from the inside out. Impactor later revealed that this mission had been part of a plan to upgrade [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], Starscream having been but an unwitting pawn. {{storylink|Lively Pursuit}}

When Megatron met the Autobot [[Pretender]]s on Earth, he informed them of how the Great War had transpired in this reality, remembering Starscream as one of the key Decepticons. {{storylink|History}}

===When Worlds Collide===
When Megatron and Cobra Commander stole the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Starscream flew by in jet mode. {{storylink|When Worlds Collide}}
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' continuity===
====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons====
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Todaro]] (English)}}
[[File:PreludeToCombinerWarsStarscream.jpg|thumb|Look Mom, I'm in 3D!|upright=1.4]]

Starscream was among the Decepticon troops who bore witness to a pivotal duel between Optimus Prime and Megatron, one meant to end the war before the never-ending arms race between the two factions spiralled further out of control. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Optimus Prime}} Following the end of the war, Starscream found a role on Cybertron's new ruling council alongside Rodimus Prime and [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]'s [[Mistress of Flame]]. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Starscream}} {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Windblade}} Although he claimed that his old backstabbing had given way to a newfound sense of responsibility, in reality he was just playing a long game to get his hands on the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|A War of Giants}} {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Starscream}}

[[File:AWarOfGiants Starscream plus combiners.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|This isn't even my final form.]]

To contain Menasor, Starscream ordered the Council agent [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] to stop the Decepticon combiner, sparking a fight that spilled over to Caminus. Following the destruction, Starscream met with the Council to discuss the growing combiner threat, but no-one could come to a meaningful agreement. {{storylink|The Council}}

The Council examined the two dead combiners, Starscream regretting sending Computron on his suicide mission. When [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], Megatron, and Optimus Prime attacked the Council building, the trio opted to face the intruders without the aid of the Enigma. Starscream failed to convince Megatron of his good intentions, and the former Decepticon leader fired on his old second-in-command, triggering the turrets. Then Devastator showed up out of nowhere, ripping off one of Rodimus's arms and turning the tide in favor of the combiners. {{storylink|Homecoming (CW)|Homecoming}} When [[Victorion]] also showed up out of nowhere, the Mistress of Flame argued in favor of using the Enigma to control the combiners, a plan of action Starscream agreed with - as he touched the Enigma, Megatron realized that this was all Starscream's long con, and he had gotten all the players in his scheme right where he wanted them. Starscream, energized by the Enigma, absorbed the four combiners to become Ultimate Starscream... {{storylink|A War of Giants}}

[[File:DarkestHour-starcloud.jpg|thumb|Incoming barrage from the Big Giant Head!|upright=1.4]]

...and, after monologuing about his evil scheme for a while, the energies of the Enigma imploded on him, turning him into a giant, screaming head. Starscream threw around the interlopers for a while before knocking Windblade unconscious. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (CW)|Darkest Hour}} Windblade gained a second wind, however, and on regaining consciousness she had Metroplex reach out and crush whatever Starscream had become, killing him. {{storylink|Destruction's Dawn}}

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Studying his body afterwards, Perceptor discovered that its consistency had changed as a result of his attempt at combination, taking on properties similar to the Enigma and the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} Despite his death, Starscream's spark endured and was left to drift through space as he cursed at whatever higher power had left him in this predicament. His fortune shifted, however, when his spark was unexpectedly pulled into the body of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], resurrecting the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} As the Autobots battled Trypticon, Starscream's latent personality would occasionally emerge, projected via dark smoke emerging from Trypticon's mouth, though his mind seemed to be addled as a result of his possession. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}} {{storylink|At the Last Second}} {{storylink|Run for Our Lives}} Ultimately, Trypticon was defeated by the power of the Matrix, freeing Starscream's spirit from within. The deceased Decepticon laughed, feeling reborn, as his spirit vanished into the air. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

In the aftermath of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimal Optimus]]'s rise to power, neither he nor Optimus Prime noticed Starscream's ghost watching them, cackling that he wouldn't be leaving any time soon. {{storylink|Saga's End}}
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====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material====
The scheming Decepticon air commander Starscream could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|Starscream (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Starscream packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Starscream, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}
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===Transformers social media content===
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Starscream, aka LOOKING4LOVE84, had an online Dating Profile.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/videos/1625292087540979/ Dating Profiles]</ref>

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===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
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When [[World War III]] consumed [[Earth]], the [[Decepticon]]s fled the blighted planet aboard [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], trailing the Autobots aboard [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. When the two [[Titan (group)|Titans]] reached [[Cygnus Seven]], the Decepticons attacked, the battle sending Maximus hurtling into the moon and causing everyone to fall into [[stasis lock]]. Eventually, the [[Federation]] moved onto Cygnus Seven with a survey team accidentally rousing Maximus's autonomic systems. By random chance, the repair beam first struck [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] who proceeded to revive the other Decepticons and lead an attack on the surface. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} The attack brought the attention of the [[USS Enterprise|USS ''Enterprise'']], with the Decepticons managing to corner the away team sent by the human ship only for [[James T. Kirk|Captain Kirk]] to scare the Decepticons away with a [[photon torpedo]] barrage. Retreating to a nearby moon, the Decepticons found Trypticon with [[Klingon]]s occupying his city mode. When [[Kuri]] demanded the Decepticons identify themselves, Airachnid grumbled about all the organics pointing weapons at them. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

Though Megatron was initially intrigued by the human hating aliens, Starscream's pessimism about their usefulness soon spread to his leader before Kuri revealed the existence of the Klingon cloaking device. Taking advantage of the Klingon dedication to victory at any cost, Starscream smooth talked the commander into having one such device installed within his own chassis. After Trypticon had disabled the ''Enterprise'', Starscream led the attack on the surface of Cygnus Seven, pinning down Optimus Prime outside the mine shaft that led to Maximus. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}}

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As Starscream laughed at the humans' screams, Optimus Prime and Commander [[Spock]] of the ''Enterprise'' offered themselves as prisoners in exchange for the miners' safety. Contemptuous of the humans ever since the 20th century, Starscream instead prepared to slay Optimus before Fortress Maximus burst free from the moon's crust, now reformatted into a copy of the ''Enterprise''. As Starscream and Kuri pointed fingers, Maximus, or "Fortress Tiberius" as he now called himself, began to duel Trypticon. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Three}} Opting for the better part of valour, Starscream cloaked himself and absconded to the [[dilithium]] processing centre, noting that the fuel, while not [[energon]], would serve his needs nicely. Starscream then set off to conquer the Klingon homeworld, [[Kronos]], unaware that Megatron had already taken note of Starscream's desertion. Starscream blatantly violated the [[Neutral Zone]] and landed beyond the First City. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}}

Taking a second to learn Klingonese (which he loved), Starscream burst into the chambers of the [[Klingon High Council]] and fashioned a makeshift throne out of rubble, declaring himself the new emperor. When the Chancellor [[Gorkon]] scoffed at this, Starscream responded with his [[null-ray]]. No sooner had the councillors whipped out their disruptors did an orbital bombardment commence. Much to Starscream's horror, Megatron descended and promptly downed him. In stasis, Starscream played no role in the subsequent battle for Kronos and was taken into custody by the Klingons once the Decepticons had been defeated. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}

===''Bumblebee'' graphic novels===
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Eager to seize a volatile [[Cybertonium]] meteorite, Starscream press-ganged [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s into helping him retrieve the mineral, but the mission soon became a skirmish against Optimus Prime and the Autobots. In between barking orders at his fellow Decepticons, Starscream traded fire with Prime before the meteor threatened to explode; when the impending detonation sent the Autobots scattering, Starscream grabbed a fragment of the meteor and prepared to retreat... but reckoned without Bumblebee, whose midair tackle threatened to overload his meteor fragment. Starscream's self-preservation instincts promptly led him to drop the meteorite and escape aboard Astrotrain with the defeated Constructicons. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Go For the Gold|Go for the Gold}}

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===''Go-Bots'' comic===
[[File:IDW go-bots starscream.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|So apparently, combining the corpses of two fascist despots, one of them mentally unstable, creates Starscream. Seems about right.]]
After much consideration, [[Road Ranger]] decided to use the remains of the deceased [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] and [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] to create a new [[GoBot|Go-Bot]], one that looks eerily familiar.... {{Storylink|Go-Bots issue 5|Go-Bots #5}}

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===''Mazinger Z versus Transformers''===
[[File:MazingerVsTransformers-Mazinscream.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A final boss form for Starscream that's ''not'' a giant screaming head? Blasphemy!]]
During a battle between the Decepticons and Autobots on Earth, Starscream wound up clipping his own wing when his shots reflected off [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and sent him hurtling into a nearby [[space bridge]]. The subsequent surge of energy had the unexpected side-effect of briefly opening up a portal to another dimension, and both Autobots and Decepticons wound up in the Japan of an alternate universe. A still-wounded Starscream and the other members of Megatron's team wound up outside the [[Photonic Power Laboratory]] and planned to attack this facility in the hopes of harnessing its miraculous energy source—but the Autobots, who had been mislead by the villainous [[Doctor Hell]] and [[Baron Ashura]] into joining their evil [[Mechanical Beast]]s attacked first, and tangled with [[Kōji Kabuto]] and his powerful [[Mazinger Z]] super robot.

Realizing that they had a potential ally, Megatron's forces teamed up with Doctor Hell, and launched a second attack on the Photonic Power Laboratory; Starscream attacked from the air, and initially held the upper hand against the Mazinger until Optimus Prime, riding atop the [[Jet Scrander]], provided some air support for his new friends and shot the Seeker out of the sky. As the evil alliance lost ground, Starscream displayed the ability to absorb both Photon Power and Mazinger Z's spare parts, transforming him into the gigantic, out-of-control "'''Mazinscream'''". Mimicking some of Mazinger's own powers, such as the ability to fire powerful rocket punches, Mazinscream cut a swathe through friends and foes alike, melting legions of Mechanical Beasts with his superheated "Null Fire" blasts and even blasting Megatron himself in a demented bid for leadership. Only a three-way alliance susccessfully put Mazinscream down for good: Kōji deployed the Mazinger's rocket punch attack, which hurtled Optimus Prime and Megatron towards their mutual foe, and a blast of photonic power from Megatron's gun mode blew the Air Commander apart. The resulting explosion teleported the remaining Autobots and Decepticons back to their world, unaware that a council of [[Go Nagai|mysterious figures]] had masterminded the entire dimensional overlap, and witnessed Starscream's demise, for their own purposes. {{storylink|Mazinger Z versus Transformers}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
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{{bigquote|Conquest is made of the ashes of one's enemies.}}

Starscream rose to prominence in [[Vos (polity)|Vos]], the home of the Decepticon Air Command, becoming the Air Commander of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}} During the war for Cybertron, Starscream was the [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Infantry Captain]], whose function served as the Decepticon Air Commander. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' webpage]</ref>

With Cybertron's fate sealed and the Autobots gone, the Decepticons followed them closely through space aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. During this period, Starscream's primary objective was to gain power, and his primary weapons were his Null Rays. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' webpage]</ref>

Closer than ever to reaching the Allspark, the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-[[Ice Age]] [[Earth]]. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

During this period, Starscream's function was second-in-command, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a jet. His Null Rays and speed were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his scheming, ambition, and relentlessness. Starscream's message from the future was that as [[Megatron (G1)|old]] alliances are tested, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|new]] alliances will be forged. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

During the collective battle, Starscream teamed up with Predacons [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] in pursuit of [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and the Maximal [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Battle Across Time Collection marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TM6TDF7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Battle Across Time Collection on Amazon]</ref>
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Todaro]] (English), [[Setsuji Satō]] (Japanese)|[[Boris Rehlinger]] (French), [[Santiago Ziesmer]] (German), [[Simone Crisari]] (Italian), [[Rodrigo Oliveira]] (Portuguese), [[Jesús Maniega]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Irwin Daayán]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Samay Thakkar]] (Hindi)}}

{{bigquote|You like the sound of your own voice... ''don't you?''|[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] first meeting Starscream, [[Kingdom episode 1]]}}

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Second-in-command of the Seekers, Starscream was part of the unit that cornered Bumblebee and Wheeljack at a Space Bridge only for Jetfire to cut his hand off for insubordination. After the Autobots had escaped, Starscream got a new hand and stood behind Megatron at a rally. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}} As he and Jetfire had their ideas shot down by Megatron, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] surrendered himself to the Decepticons for good faith negotiations. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

When Megatron announced his plan to use the Allspark to reformat the Autobots into Decepticons, Starscream aired his grievances about this to his fellow Seekers in a courtyard before Jetfire arrived and sent him on patrol. He was later approached by the fatally damaged Skywarp who managed to pass on the news of Jetfire's betrayal before he perished. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}

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Armed with this information, Starscream confronted Jetfire at [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]], exposing him as a traitor to Megatron, the tyrant ordering Starscream to kill the traitor. Despite losses to the Seekers, Starscream managed to shoot Jetfire down, proudly reporting this to Megatron who promoted him to commander of the Seekers. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} Soon afterwards, he was reporting to Megatron on the Seekers' observations of Autobot activity near the disused Space Bridge when Shockwave and Soundwave announced that Autobot Command had been located. {{storylink|Siege episode 5}}

When Jetfire was found to be alive and had defected, Starscream duelled the traitor before he received priority orders to withdraw and destroy the Space Bridge. Reluctantly following, Starscream led his troops to Sector Seven and began an aerial attack where he claimed [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]]'s life before [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] arrived to attack the Decepticons. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

After Optimus and his Autobots fled Cybertron, Starscream and the other Decepticons stayed behind, struggling to keep their civilization running while also dealing with the remaining Autobots who hadn't left the planet with their leader. Using [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]'s corpse, Starscream baited [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] and her team of rebels into a trap, {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} and brought them before [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] who'd launched "Project Nemesis" as a way to harvest the lifeblood of both Autobots and Deceptions. However, when the low-ranking Decepticon [[Scrapface]] helped the Autobots escape, Megatron blamed Starscream for the loss—but when the Decepticons picked up a signal from the ''Ark'', all other concerns were swept aside when Megatron ordered the activation of "Project Nemesis", the construction of a [[Nemesis (G1)|massive warship]] that would take them off-planet in pursuit of their old foes. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

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Some time later, Starscream sent an air patrol to flush out Elita's unit, but eventually left with the other high-ranking Decepticons in the newly constructed ''Nemesis''. When the Decepticons caught up with their old foes at [[Nebulon Station]] thanks to a tipoff from the crew of the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'', Starscream joined the boarding party. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}} However, the Decepticons encountered the gigantic [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]; when an explosion separated the feuding warriors from their respective leaders, Starscream announced that Megatron had died and he now led the Decepticons. His reign proved short-lived—when Megatron and Optimus limped back to the main antechamber, Starscream accused him of collaborating with the Autobots before Megatron blasted him in the chest. Amidst the chaos of battle, the Autobots took the opportunity to escape by disabling the station's gravity, and by the time that Starscream returned to the ''Nemesis'' ahead of Megatron the Autobots had already warmed up their ship's warp drive. Starscream lied that Megatron was dead and ordered [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] to fire on the station; when Barricade refused to follow his orders, however, Starscream did it himself and annihilated the space station. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}}

The explosion blew open a rift to the extradimensional [[Dead Universe]], but Megatron had survived his assassination attempt, and after a brief beating, banished Starscream from the bridge. The Decepticons followed the ''Ark'' through the Dead Universe, gaining a mysterious [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|golden disk]] with the power to change history in the process, and caught up with the Autobots over prehistoric [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}} The Decepticons boarded their ship, but had to contend with both an ambush and [[Deseeus]]'s remaining Mercenaries, intent on destroying both factions. The battle destroyed the ''Fool's Fortune'' but left the remaining ships drifting into Earth's gravity well, and ended with both sides hurtling toward the primordial jungle. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

[[File:KingdomEp3-StarscreamVsDinobot.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"You! Your beast mode should have feathers!"]]

After crash-landing, Starscream and Megatron discovered that they were not the only Cybertronians on this planet: a group of [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, time-travelling Cybertronians from the future led by [[Megatron (BW)|their own Megatron]], had witnessed their descent. Annoyed by this new "Megatron" and his sycophantic appreciation toward his Decepticon namesake, the treacherous Predacon [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] proposed a secret alliance with the Seeker leader. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} Fellow Predacon [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] soon caught wind of their treachery, but before he could intervene, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] informed them that they'd captured [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]], a Maximal spy. Later, Starscream spied on the two Megatrons as they enthused over over the Golden Disk and reported his findings to Blackarachnia. Again, Dinobot ambushed the pair—not to attack them, however, but to join forces: together, they could seize the Allspark and use its power to end the war. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}}

The three stole a shuttle to search for the Allspark, but interference caused their shuttle to crash in the Allspark's mystical "cyber-forest". When the artifact trapped both Starscream and Blackarachnia in illusory scenarios, Dinobot snapped them both back to reality. Disgusted by his selfishness and cowardice, Dinobot accused Starscream of using his past traumas as justification to hurt others—the remark caused Starscream to snap and throw the Predacon warrior off a nearby cliff. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 3}} With nowhere else to go, Starscream considered returning to Megatron's side until Blackarachnia convinced him to seize command through force. Using a cloaking chip, Starscream attempted to stealthily offline the Decepticon leader... but thanks to the Golden Disk's infallible knowledge of future events, he was able to take out the invisible Decepticon and steal his cloaking chip. With [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] trapped outside the temple the Allspark created for itself, Starscream and Blackarachnia arrived, trailed by "Beast" Megatron; furious at the idea of his subordinates for conspiring with a Maximal, the Predacon leader swatted the pair aside. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 4}}

[[File:KingdomEp5-Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Starscream plays the Golden Disk backwards and discovers that John Lennon actually did bury Paul.]]

Using a sample of Megatron's [[energon]], Blackarachnia and Starscream jury-rigged a device capable of reading the Golden Disk, which they'd seized amidst the battle—in doing so, however, Starscream realized that Blackarachnia had manipulated him into picking an unwinnable fight with Megatron to get her hands on that energon. Starscream attacked Blackarachnia, then absconded with both the disk and its reader. The artifact chronicled a dark timeline, one where [[Unicron]] had corrupted Megatron into becoming [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]... and, somehow, Unicron's dark influence was able to reach backwards in time to show Starscsream a vision of a Unicron-dominated future. When Blackarachnia finally caught up with him, Starscream tersely informed her that they needed to warn Optimus and Megatron immediately.

The pair made it to the repaired ''Ark'' just as the Autobots prepared for takeoff; when Optimus gave the two a chance to explain themselves, a terrified Starscream babbled that Unicron had deliberately manipulated the history of the Cybertronian race and, unable to bear its burden, entrusted the disk to [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]—who promptly shattered the artifact. When he rejoined the ''Nemesis'' during its final attack on the ''Ark'', Starscream tried to warn his Megatron that his current path would lead them all to ruin; to ensure that this future would not come to pass, Starscream tried and failed to kill Megatron by knocking him off the ship's ramp. Although the battle ended with all of the Decepticons captured and imprisoned, Starscream was unconcerned by this: he was more worried about the fact that the ''Ark'' would take them back to Cybertron—exactly what Unicron wanted. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}}

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As the ''Ark'' flew through space, Starscream tried to convince the Autobots of what he'd seen and heard before the ship's [[stasis field]] temporarily incapacitated him. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream's worst fears were seemingly confirmed when Galvatron and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]—the two corrupted alter egos of the Autobot and Decepticon leaders—reached backwards in time to attack the Cybertronians. However, Starscream and Optimus Prime's impassioned encouragement to fight for the future of Cybertron inspired Megatron to turn on his future self, and the united factions bought just enough time for Bumblebee to implant the Allspark, reactivate Cybertron, and banish the two malevolent time-travellers. With the crisis having forced both sides together, Megatron agreed to a ceasefire, and Starscream was one of the many Decepticons who attended the peace ceremony. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|''Transformers'' issue #4]] (mentioned), [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four|''Transformers'' issue #10]] (full depiction)}}

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Starscream was forged at some point before the [[War of the Threefold Spark]]. His [[mentor]] [[Cryak]] brought the young Starscream along on her expeditions, and their adventures in the Cybertronian wilderness opened Starscream's eyes to the beauty of his homeworld. Eventually, however, Cryak suffered a debilitating accident on one of her expeditions and chose to go [[immersant]]. {{storylink|I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream}}

After the eccentric genius [[Termagax]] abandoned her political ambitions to her mentee [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and retired to a life of seclusion, Starscream occasionally showed up to bother her. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two}}

During the reign of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], Starscream caught wind of a conspiracy in the uppermost echelons of the Cybertronian government: to uphold the terms of the [[Nominus Edict]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] had diverted multiple [[Spark|Titansparks]] and stored them underneath the [[Forge Pyramid|Pyramid]] instead of bringing them to term. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} In exchange for his silence, Sentinel Prime promoted him to Head of Cybertronian Intelligence and removed [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] from the position. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} As Head of Intelligence, Starscream delivered reports on potential threats like rogue [[Mini-Cassette|infiltration trooper]]s {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}} and kept abreast of interspecies politics, including spying on the secretive and hostile [[Thraal]] empire that bordered Cybertronian space. {{storylink|Nautica: Home}}

[[File:G1StarscreamMocksOrionIDW2019.jpg|thumb|250px|Gottem.]]

Off the books, Starscream began building a private spy network for his own benefit: handpicked moles like the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s right-hand 'bot [[Trickdiamond]] {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two}} fed him a constant stream of intel; by only telling Sentinel Prime what ''he'' wanted the Autobot leader to know, his opportunism afforded the ambitious [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] a near-total monopoly on information. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} Whether through his repeated encounters with Termagax or through his myriad contacts, Starscream eventually deduced that she'd been entrusted with the mythical [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}}

As a member of Sentinel Prime's inner retinue, Starscream joined his leader and other high-ranking government operatives for a tour of the [[Cybertronian colonies]] aboard the Titan [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]], secure that his various moles on Cybertron would fill him in when he returned. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} While in orbit around [[Hexagon]], Sentinel received word that both [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] and [[Rubble]] had been murdered, {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} and informed his staff that they would be returning to Cybertron ahead of schedule. Starscream, after making some mildly racist remarks about a recently murdered [[Voin]], showed [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] that his team had finally cracked the Thraal's anti-security measures and gained security footage of the organics. When he showed footage of the visiting delegation leaving, the Head of Xeno-Relations, realising that the Thraal were plotting something, hurried away. {{storylink|Nautica: Home}}

When the group returned home, {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} they made their way to the [[Senate]], where Sentinel found little concrete progress had been made and barked a few orders before stomping off. Following the Prime, Starscream sarcastically praised [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] for keeping the peace so effectively. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

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When [[Security Operations]] besieged four members of [[The Rise]] in an [[immersant]] Titan, Starscream arrived, claiming that he'd simply come to observe the standoff. In reality, however, he had come to receive a report from his mole in the Ascenticon Guard, [[Reflector (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Refraktor]]. Chromia was simply glad that Soundwave was out of sight due to their history. As Refraktor finished his report, Starscream spotted Soundwave and his guards, and chastised his agent for not telling him the most significant news—that [[Bumblebee (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] had joined the Ascenticon Guard. Before Refraktor could respond, however, the Titan suddenly exploded, forcing Starscream to cover his audio sensors. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}

Starscream learned from his contacts that Sentinel Prime intended to arrest Soundwave for suspected collaboration with the Rise, and after the Reversionist senator [[Heretech]] warned Megatron of the plot, Starscream made contact with the leader of the Ascenticon movement too. Although he freely admitted he was still hedging his bets between the Autobots and Ascenticons, Starscream did give Megatron one tip for free—Bumblebee was deeply loyal to Orion Pax and likely the mole in the Ascenticon Guard who had alerted the Autobots to Soundwave's activities. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Four}}

After Bumblebee had been arrested for murdering [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], Starscream paid him a visit. Confident that his various connections would allow him to safely ride out Megatron's impending uprising, Starscream offered to ally with Bumblebee but left when the yellow bot offered him no answer. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}} Indeed, when Megatron dropped all pretenses of civility and overthrew the Senate, Starscream had already fled the Senate and abandoned Sentinel to his fate. When the [[Rainmaker]]s slew Sentinel Prime not long afterwards, Sentinel, aware that Starscream intended to stand with Megatron, ordered his successor Orion to find and kill Starscream before he could reveal the secret of the Pyramid to the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}}

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A few days later, as Megatron consolidated his power over Iacon, Starscream came out of hiding to meet with the new leaders of the city, confident that his connections and secret knowledge would give him an edge in the new hierarchy to come. However, his smug attitude quickly eroded any goodwill; Soundwave, still nursing a grudge against his old rival, blasted him with his sonic cannon. When Megatron threatened to turn his [[fusion cannon]] on Starscream, the Seeker quickly revealed that he had information on both Titansparks and the Enigma of Combination. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}} While recuperating from his injuries, Starscream ordered Refraktor to pass along information about the Titansparks to the Autobots—Megatron had gotten this far by holding all the cards, but now it was time for the Decepticon leader to face his first real test. As he was to be transferred to [[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]]'s care, Starscream, aware that Megatron would have him watched, ordered Refraktor to volunteer for that role. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} Acting on Starscream's intelligence, both sides converged on the Pyramid for the Titan sparks at the same time, sparking a brawl that ended in the destruction of the facility and almost all of the sparks. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} Finding Starscream to still be of use, Megatron promoted the Seeker into his inner circle and gave orders for Soundwave to not kill him. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}}

[[File:IHaveNoMouthAndIMustStarscream-excuseme.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Osmosis Scream?]]

After the Autobots withdrew from Iacon, Starscream eavesdropped on Megatron as the Decepticon leader considered putting Starscream in charge of a new public relations unit that would hunt down and flush out any Autobot stragglers. However, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], citing Starscream's selfishness, pressured Megatron into appointing Soundwave instead. A frustrated Starscream stormed out of [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]] and ran into [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]], who told him that they'd heard a ghost from Cybertronian mythology screaming somewhere out in the wilderness. Aware that Autobots could be using the ghost story as a cover to regroup, Starscream decided to investigate himself. When he tracked the noise to its source, however, he discovered that the "ghost" was a lost and confused Voin ape, tangled up in a glade of metallic flora. Starscream considered putting the creature out of its misery... but when his blade touched the metallic cable leeching [[energon]] directly from the planetary surface, a strange electrical reaction sucked out his [[spark]] and transplanted it into the body of the helpless Voin ape.

Upon reawakening in this fleshy form, Starscream briefly panicked... but soon realized that he was not the ''only'' Cybertronian inhabiting this body: this was the final resting place of his old mentor Cryak, who'd become trapped in this realm between life and death when the alien creature interrupted her return to the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]]. Although Cryak, now viciously insane after spending kilocycles in purgatory, intended to steal Starscream's body and use it to "free" dozens of Cybertronians from their physical forms, Starscream was able to stop her, and although he briefly contemplated trying to help his old mentor, eventually decided to simply keep her trapped in her predicament forever as punishment. {{storylink|I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream}}

Some time later, Starscream was in Decepticon Headquarters when [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] and [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] brought [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] before the Decepticon leader for an interrogation. Although Magnus warned the Decepticons that [[Exarchon]], who'd kicked off the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], had returned, Megatron put no stock in these rumors and dismissed them. Starscream was curious by the specificity of his warnings, however, and Megatron grudgingly permitted him to investigate. Shortly afterwards, Starscream received a call from Trickdiamond, whom he'd once promised her everything if Swindle ever fell. When she informed him that her boss was voluntarily aiding the Autobots, Starscream passed the word along to Megatron and Sixshot. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two}}

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As the Decepticons prepared to attack Crystal City, Cyclonus arrived, spouting more warnings about Exarchon, Starscream suggested to Megatron that, true or false, they spin the rumours to their advantage, painting the Decepticons as benevolent protectors against a foe to all of Cybertron. {{storylink|War's End Part One}} Starscream later tried to make peace with Soundwave before [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] teleported in, bringing confirmation that Exarchon had returned. When the three made for the throne room, Megatron was in the process of speaking with Optimus Prime. Given that the Autobots were the least of the threats facing the Decepticons, Starscream advised Megatron to agree to a temporary alliance, being supported by Soundwave. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}}

In the Decepticons' big push on [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], Starscream led the Seekers into battle against [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. After [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] had been felled, Starscream attempted to warn Megatron of the Autobots' imminent launch only for them to do so before he could even finish his sentence. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

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===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
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After the Decepticons won the Great War, the malevolent entity known as [[Gozer]] appeared on Cybertron. Though Starscream was quick to attack, Gozer simply reflected his weapon's power back at him before it was approached by the [[Decepticon leader]], offering Megatron the choice of which form it would assume to destroy Cybertron. In his arrogance, Starscream momentarily thought that only ''he'' was powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, and when Gozer picked up on this thought it reshaped itself into a monstrous parody of the Air Commander and began its attack. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}}

Though the Decepticons fought valiantly against the extradimensional menace, the invader proved too powerful, and the destruction of the [[Decepticon fleet]] and Megatron's pride meant that evacuation was not an option. As Megatron prepared to execute Starscream for giving Gozer a form, the energy being known as [[Kremzeek]] approached the members of [[Decepticon High Command]] and offered them a proposition: he would spare their lives by transforming them into [[ghost]]s... but once Megatron accepted the deal, he discovered that Kremzeek intended to use them to find the [[AllSpark]], which the Autobots had taken with them when they fled Cybertron, and seize it for his own ends. Megatron, Soundwave, and Shockwave refused, resulting in the Scavenger absorbing them into his being. Only Starscream chose to serve Kremzeek, and the energy creature sent him out into the galaxy to find the ''Ark'', and with it, the AllSpark. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}} {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

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One thousand years later, Starscream's ghost manifested on [[Earth]] and drew the attention of the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew, who sent [[Ectotron|Ectronymous Diamatron]] to investigate. When he arrived at the Autobot's coordinates, Starscream asked the nearby [[Ghostbusters]] to leave, but the humans responded by trapping him in one of their [[ghost trap]]s. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} Ectronymous accidentally set Starscream free, who nearly turned his wrath on the organics before they restrained him with their [[proton pack]]s. Noticing Ectronymous' Autobot insignia, Starscream called a truce and told an edited version of his story, claiming that he needed the AllSpark in order to rebuild his physical body. When one of Kremzeek's children arrived, Starscream, ostensibly to win the humans' trust, instructed them on how to destroy it before the group returned to the [[Ghostbusters firehouse]]. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

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Loitering through the building, Starscream failed to kill a [[Slimer|a gluttonous ghost]], much to [[Peter Venkman]]'s amusement. While the human sympathized with the attempted murder, he wasn't fooled for a second by Starscream's act and activated a hidden ghost trap that kept the Seeker contained while Ectotron and the Ghostbusters went out on a call. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 3}} While the Ghostbusters took care of a local ghost, Kremzeek created a power surge that disabled the trap and set his servant free. Starscream fled to the [[Grosbeak Generating Station]] and set a trap for the Ghostbusters—once they'd captured him, he shrieked for his master to save him, prompting the arrival of Kremzeek. Though Starscream intended to use the Prime as a hostage for the AllSpark, Kremzeek had reached his limit with the Seeker's lack of results and absorbed him into his being. Starscream's imprisonment was a short-lived one, however, for [[Killerwatt|an electricity consuming ghost]] made physical contact with Kremzeek, dissipated the both of them and freed the Decepticon ghosts. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

As Megatron attacked Optimus Prime, Starscream tried to kill the distracted Peter Venkman only to be restrained once again by a proton stream. Salvation came when Shockwave, also restrained by such a stream, fired a round near Venkman and shattered his hold on the Seeker. Opting for the better part of valour, Starscream fled the planet and swore revenge on the Ghostbusters. When Ectotron left Earth in an [[Autobot shuttle]], intending to search for other Cybertronian ghosts across the galaxy, Starscream watched him leave with an opportunistic smirk. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5}}
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===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
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In the year [[1984]], Starscream and the other Decepticons awoke aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and killed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] before the Autobot leader could awaken. Without their adversary to slow them down, the Decepticons promptly began a destructive campaign against humanity, and in spite of the Earthlings forming [[Skywatch]] to fight back, this genocidal war ended with humanity's complete extinction. Only Skywatch's [[Skynet]] supercomputer network survived, and, under the pretenses of surrender, marshaled its resources to construct a time machine in the hopes of changing history. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}}

In the year [[2029]], Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker, and the Insecticons led the final attack on Skynet's [[Omega Base]], destroying scores of [[T-800]] robots, but were too late to prevent Skynet from activating its [[time displacement device]] and sending one T-800 back to the year 1984. Unaware of this gambit, Starscream destroyed the machine that the android had used and ordered the artificial intelligence's execution. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part One}}

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The Terminator travelled back to 1984 and, after recruiting [[Sarah Connor]] into its mission of complete Cybertronian destruction, hightailed it to [[Mount St. Hilary]] and attacked the Decepticons before they could kill Optimus Prime. Smaller and more agile than its Decepticon foes, the Terminator withstood both Soundwave and Starscream's attacks long enough for Sarah to accidentally reactivate Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Starscream panicked, assumed that ''all'' the Autobots were coming back online, and suggested a retreat. The Decepticons regrouped on an Oregon beach, where Starscream explained that the cyborg that had attacked them was ''not'' one of the native [[human]]s, but a cleverly disguised machine. Seeking power to fuel their invasion, the Decepticons then attacked the headquarters of [[Cyberdyne Systems]]. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}}

After the facility had been conquered, Starscream interrogated its scientists for information about the Terminator unit, even making attempts to bargain with the humans. By the time the Autobots arrived, the interrogation had allowed Starscream to work out the truth behind the Terminator's existence. After Refraktor had been killed, Starscream confronted the T-800 and offered to cut the android a deal, lest he exterminate his hostages and erase the android's timeline. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}

Seeking to turn the android's anti-Cybertronian mission against Megatron before he destroyed it, unaware that it had already deemed his hostages as expendable, Starscream downed Soundwave with a missile barrage before he launched the T-800 at Megatron. Even at point blank range however, the android failed to breach the warlord's armor who promptly hurled it back at Starscream, sending the Seeker down into a crash landing. As the T-800 told [[Sarah Connor]] that it would complete its mission of Cybertronian destruction, Starscream reverted to robot mode, his transformation bisecting the time traveller, before he prepared to execute the Terminator. As he gloated about his plan to make a legion of slaves in the T-800's image, Starscream was shot in the side by Soundwave. Cursing his foes, Starscream flew off, content to let them kill each other. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Four}}

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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:ShineLikeADiamond-Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"You're just jealous of my ''swish''."]]
Starscream was among the Decepticons battling for control over a malfunctioning [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] (earning a hit to the face from a transformed [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in the process) when it suddenly activated, transporting Autobots and Decepticons alike to the world of [[Equestria]]. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} Upon his arrival, Starscream attacked the city of [[Manehattan]], forcing [[Rarity]] and her boutique staff to make him look presentable for his eventual conquest of this new world. Though Rarity tried to appease him, Starscream remained unconvinced of her sincerity, asserting that the ponies would serve him. His tirade was interrupted, however, by the arrival of [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] who engaged him in battle. Enraged at the humiliation, Starscream fled vowing revenge. He returned with Skywarp and Thundercracker, though their attacks were hindered by Rarity conjuring a magical shield to defend Arcee. After Thundercracker was shot down, Rarity had Arcee force the remaining Seekers to fly closer together, allowing Rarity to use Starscream's own discarded cape to tangle him and Skywarp together. After a brief struggle, Skywarp teleported away, leaving Starscream to lose control and crash outside the city. {{storylink|Shine Like a Diamond}}

Starscream would later join the rest of the Decepticons and their new Changeling allies in an attack on the [[Crystal Empire]]. Eventually, Optimus Prime and [[Twilight Sparkle]] managed to combine the powers of friendship and the Matrix of Leadership to defeat the Decepticons and force them back through the reactivated spacebridge to Cybertron. {{storylink|Finale (Friendship in Disguise!)|Finale}}

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Following the Decepticons' construction of a new spacebridge, Starscream led the Seekers to the Equestrian city of [[Las Pegasus]] to claim magical artifacts only to run afoul of [[Twilight Sparkle]] and her friends once again. The Seekers fell back to Cybertron where a magical beam from Twilight struck one of the pilfered artifacts and unleashed [[King Sombra]] who proceeded to enthrall several Decepticons. When the Autobots arrived to investigate the commotion, the ponies claimed, much to Starscream's chagrin, that the Cybertronian race would have to unify to combat the [[unicorn]] tyrant. {{storylink|The Magic of Cybertron}}

Starscream's mood only worsened when he found his Seekers allied with the [[Wonderbolt]]s. As he endured [[Rainbow Dash]]'s attitude, the fliers came under attack from the brainwashed Cybertronians. Though Starscream ordered an indiscriminate carpet bombing, the Wonderbolts instead created an atmospheric disturbance that instead allowed the Seekers to fire immobilizing nets at their kin. Landing, Starscream groused about the poor quality of opposition before launching into a speech that once he freed the rubes, they would pledge undying loyalty to him, a speech that no one heard as they were all too busy praising Rainbow Dash's plan. {{storylink|Stunt Flying}}

After [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Rarity had discovered how to free Sombra's thralls, Rainbow Dash was given a transformable [[exosuit]], turning into a handheld weapon for Starscream. When Optimus Prime confronted Megatron, Starscream eagerly jumped in to bludgeon his leader with his transformed ally, hoping that the surge of magical energy would kill his master but it simply freed the warlord instead. When Optimus Prime and Megatron stopped Sombra from getting control over [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], Megatron revealed that the empathetic magic had made him aware of his second's treachery. As he dodged fire from Megatron's [[fusion cannon]], Starscream flew off, swearing revenge on Megatron and the ponies. {{storylink|Finale (The Magic of Cybertron)|Finale}}

===''Transformers/Back to the Future''===
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Starscream was one of the many dormant Decepticons who had been entombed aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' when it crash-landed on [[Earth]] millions of years in the past. In the year [[1984]], [[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]] reactivated the Decepticons ahead of schedule thanks to a time-travelling [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], who had used [[Doc Brown]]'s [[DeLorean time machine|DeLorean]] to travel back in time from [[2015]] and bring his comrades online. After executing the slumbering Autobots, the Decepticons quickly conquered Earth and enslaved the human race. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 2|Transformers/Back to the Future #2}}

When [[Hill Valley]] fell behind on its quota of [[energon cube]]s, Starscream was sent to investigate. As he humiliated Coordinator [[Biff Tannen]], [[Marty McFly]] lobbed a trash can lid at the Seeker's head, redirecting the SIC's anger. Starscream quickly cornered the youth but was prevented from executing him when the time travelling Autobot [[Gigawatt]] materialized and sent the Seeker tumbling into Jones Fertilizer. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 1|Transformers/Back to the Future #1}}

Hauling himself out of the excrement, Starscream attacked Gigawatt, briefly recognizing the turncoat, but was denied victory when the Autobot [[Skilz]] revealed himself, landing a kick to the Seeker's face that downed him long enough for Gigawatt to escape through time with Marty and Skilz. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 2|Transformers/Back to the Future #2}}

In 2015, Starscream made another visit to Hill Valley where he oversaw an execution of human rebels with four of the Constructicons. Before Biff Tannen could execute the humans, the Autobots and Marty McFly arrived. When McFly managed to use Brown's [[alpha-wave ionic nullifier]], Starscream shot him down only for [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] to confront the Seeker and down him with a mighty left hook. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 3|Transformers/Back to the Future #3}}

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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===

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[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] told the other Autobots that they needed to work together to get some [[energon]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Pirme]] informed her that he had an idea about where they can get it. However, they were interrupted shortly afterwards by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and Starscream, who wanted to steal the energon for themselves. {{storylink|Great Adventure on the Planet of Games!}}

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===''Last Bot Standing''===
Starscream was among the many Decepticons who fought against the Autobots as both sides drained the universe of its resources. {{Storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 2|Last Bot Standing #2}}

===Energon Universe===
{{quote|Starscream had no vision, no plan. His shortsightedness was only outpaced by his mindless need for violence.|[[Soundwave (G1)#Energon Universe|Soundwave]]|"[[Transformers (2023) issue 8|Transformers #8]]"}}
On Cybertron, Starscream fought alongside the other Decepticons for 200 years, felling many Autobots such as [[Beachcomber (G1)#Energon Universe|Beachcomber]] {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 2|Transformers #2}} as well as many unaligned Transformers such as [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Energon Universe|Cliffjumper]]'s clan. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 4|Transformers #4}}

During the battle aboard the crashing ''[[Ark (G1)#Energon Universe|Ark]]'', Starscream watched as a damaged [[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe|Megatron]] nearly fell out of the ship, clinging on with his remaining arm. Starscream seized the opportunity and fired on Megatron, sending the Decepticon leader plummeting to the planet below. {{storylink|Transformers Energon Universe Special story}}

[[File:TF2023 1 Starscream blasts Bumblebee.jpeg|left|thumb|225px|Say what you want about him, but he sure doesn't waste time.]]
Many years later, Starscream was one of many Decepticons lying dormant in the ''Ark'' when [[Jetfire (G1)#Energon Universe|Jetfire]] unearthed the ship and attempted to use [[Teletraan One]] to reactivate and rebuild the Transformers aboard. Starscream was the first to be rebuilt, and began his new lease on life by thanking his old friend, then shooting a dormant [[Bumblebee (G1)#Energon Universe|Bumblebee]] in the face. When Jetfire confronted him, Starscream told him that the [[Decepticon|markings]] on his wings were because of the war that had been raging for the past hundred years, before also shooting Jetfire in the abdomen. Starscream took aim at the dormant [[Jazz (G1)#Energon Universe|Jazz]]'s face before he was attacked by the newly rebuilt [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Energon Universe|Optimus Prime]].

A fight ensued, and after taking a kick from the revived [[Ratchet (G1)#Energon Universe|Ratchet]], Starscream ordered [[Skywarp (G1)#Energon Universe|Skywarp]] to drag more Decepticon warriors to his posistion to be revived by Teletraan One. Starscream then caught Optimus off-guard as the Autobot leader discovered Bumblebee's body. He grappled Optimus from behind, berating him for mourning the weak Autobot before asking [[Soundwave (G1)#Energon Universe|Soundwave]] for assistance. Soundwave deployed [[Ravage (G1)#Energon Universe|Ravage]], whom Starscream ordered to rip out Optimus' eyes. However, humans [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Energon Universe|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly (G1)#Energon Universe|Carly]] helped Optimus grab his blaster in time, allowing him to shoot Ravage and knock off Starscream before destroying Teletraan One to prevent the computer from reviving more Decepticons.

[[File:TF2023 – Starscream Takes Out Jetfire.jpg|thumb|right|''He had it coming'',]]
''Mildly'' upset at the destruction of Teletraan One, Starscream, in jet mode, gave chase to Optimus and Ratchet alongside Skywarp, but the pair were shot at by a still-alive Jetfire. Starscream fired on his former friend, fatally wounding him. The two Decepticons were forced to give up the chase soon after, as Skywarp's energy levels were dangerously low.

Upon returning to the Ark, Starscream learned from Soundwave that Teletraan One was irreparable without more energy, and since Starscream had the most [[Energon]] reserves, he had to find some. Starscream begrudgingly agreed, but not before telling Soundwave to not say [[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe|his]] name and asserting himself as leader of the Decepticons. Starscream traveled to a nearby power plant, where he crushed [[Davey|one of the human workers]] in his hand. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 1|Transformers #1}}

[[File:TF2023 – Starscream slaps a jet.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.225|''he had it coming,'']]
Starscream took enough energy back to power the other Decepticons, and later returned to the power plant with them in tow to collect even more energy with a converter. A fighter jet attempted to investigate, but Starscream intercepted the jet and quite literally slapped it out of the sky. Starscream then killed one of the pilots, only to be shot in the face with a flare gun as [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|the other pilot]] escaped. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 2|Transformers #2}} He had no idea that this encounter would set the surviving pilot on a quest for vengeance {{storylink|Duke issue 1|Duke #1}} that would lead to the formation of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. {{storylink|Duke issue 5|Duke #5}}

The Decepticons returned to the ''Ark'', where Starscream expressed frustration at Soundwave's inability to repair Teletraan One due to the inadequacy of Earth's materials. Soundwave attempted to lament on what Megatron would have done, which earned him a swift slap from Starscream for mentioning that name. Just then, the Decepticons received a priority message from [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe|Laserbeak]] about an Autobot. As he was busy, Starscream sent Skywarp to deal with it. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 3|Transformers #3}}

[[File:TF2023 no. 4 – Prime Runs Over Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.225|''he only had himself to blame!'']]
Starscream arrived after the ensuing battle to find Skywarp beaten and in desperate need of repairs. Starscream asked his fallen comrade where the Autobots went and took off to pursue them. This led him into a chase with Optimus Prime, Starscream's fire interrupting a communication between the Autobot leader and Ratchet. Starscream transformed and landed in front of Optimus, intending to block his escape, only for Cliifjumper and Carly to sweep his legs out from under him and allow the Autobots to get away. Starscream would regroup with Soundwave and his cassettes at the local hospital, halting Soundwave from executing Optimus Prime. Starscream grew a smile as he realized the hospital was meant to fix the humans, gleefully mocking Optimus' pathetic empathy. To make Optimus' death more painful, Starscream opened fire on the building, damaging its generator. However, he was interrupted by the arrival of two new Autobots: Ratchet and [[Jazz (G1)#Energon Universe|Jazz]], the latter shooting Starcream in the shoulder. The Autobots rallied, prompting Starscream to order a retreat.

[[File:TF2023 no. 5 – Starscream kicks Ravage.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.225|''If you'd have been there,'']]
As the Decepticons returned to the ''Ark'', Soundwave berated Starscream's single-minded penchant for destruction. Starscream deflected blame, asserting that their failures were due to Soundwave's inability to repair Teletraan One. Yet their arguing led to a realization: they ''did'' have the Cybertronian materials to repair the computer, and the two proceeded to tear Skywarp apart to get them. After the computer was repaired, Starscream watched on as it repaired [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], gloating that he was the Decepticon leader now and forever. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 4|Transformers #4}} Soundwave was about to suggest that they use Teletraan One to repair Ravage, but Starscream was contemptuous of the idea of starting with the smallest of their number and punted the cassette away, instead picking [[Thundercracker (G1)#Energon Universe|Thundercracker]] as the next candidate for revival. Thundercracker was shocked to see what had become of Skywarp, but Starscream assured him that Skywarp had "volunteered his life for the greater Decepticon good." Soundwave then alerted Starscream that the Autobots had found a new source of energy at a power dam. Angry that the Autobots were stealing "their" energy, Starscream ordered an attack on them, to which a newly revived [[Frenzy (G1)#Energon Universe|Frenzy]] and Reflector volunteered. Reflector asked Starscream where Megatron was, but Starscream ordered him to shut up and stay focussed on the mission, and he and the Decepticons set out for the dam.


Once there, upon noticing that the Autobots were using power from the dam and a jerry-rigged turbine to revive their dormant comrades, Starscream and Thundercracker strafed the enemy, then deployed Reflector to attack, only for Reflector to be blown to bits by Optimus Prime, who had equipped himself with Megatron's arm and [[fusion cannon]]. Starscream took on Prime directly, scorning the Autobot Commander for using the "precious" weapon. Prime retorted by noting how much the cannon scared Starscream and how it reminded him of what he would never be. Enraged, Starscream managed to slip past Prime and severely damaged the turbine. Starscream gloated over his victory, and was shot by Optimus for his troubles, prompting him to order a retreat.

The Autobots then launched a counteroffensive to retake the ''Ark'', but Starscream, having anticipated this, dispatched the freshly revived [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to intercept the Autobots, then ordered them to merge into [[Devastator (G1)#Energon Universe|Devastator]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 5|Transformers #5}} Starscream was still kicked down by Optimus Prime and then accidentally slammed away by a raging Devastator.

[[File:TF2023 no. 6 – "You Killed My Dad.".jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|''if you'd have heard it,'']]
While clambering into the ''Ark'', Starscream encountered Cliffjumper and Carly trying to sneak in. Carly confronted him over the death of her father Davey, but Starscream didn't know what she was talking about. Starscream and Cliffjumper then grappled until Carly fired a discarded blaster at the Seeker. Cliffjumper then took aim and prepared to avenge his clan, but was unable to pull the trigger. Starscream then took advantage of his hesitation and grabbed Carly and prepared to crush the human. But it was then that Devastator, having been thrown over a cliff edge by Optimus Prime, slammed into Starscream, injuring them both and forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 6|Transformers #6}}

[[File:TF2023 no. 7 – "You Kicked My Ravage.".jpg|left|thumb|''I betcha you would have done the same!'']]
As they regrouped in the mountains, Soundwave gathered the other Decepticons and confronted Starscream over his continual failures, challenging him for Decepticon leadership. Despite Starscream's objections, he was pushed into the ring and Soundwave gave the Air Commander a merciless beatdown, even siccing Laserbeak on him at one point to rip out one of his optics. Starscream tried begging, bargaining, and cheap tricks against Soundwave, even offering him joint leadership, but Soundwave wouldn't relent until he finally ripped out Starscream's internal mechanisms and shoved him off a cliff. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #7}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Starscreamg1early.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I'm the black one! ...wait.]]
[[File:Commercial-PretenderStarscream.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Way to leave your shell stranded on the top of a skyscraper.]]
[[File:Commercial-AMStarscreamsits.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Where's our [[BotCon]] exclusive of ''this'' deco?]]
Starscream's [[commercial]] appearances with original footage include:
*An appearance in the first ''Transformers'' animation, a commercial for [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue #1]] of Marvel's ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|The Transformers]]'' comic book. Alongside Thundercracker and Skywarp, Starscream attacked an Earth power plant, then defended himself against an Autobot counterattack. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#The Transformers #1|''The Transformers'' #1 commercial}}
*Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp encountered the Autobots Jazz, Sideswipe and Prowl in the middle of the desert. They briefly scuffled. This was a toy commercial for all six featured characters. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon jets & Autobot cars|Decepticon jets & Autobot cars commercial}}
*Starscream and Thundercracker were strafing three Autobots, when their enemies unveiled their newest warrior, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]! No longer possessing the advantage of flight, the Decepticons retreated so that their own newest recruit, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] could deal with the flying Autobot. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Jetfire and Shockwave|Jetfire and Shockwave commercial}}
*Starscream led Thrust over the desert to attack the Autobots' new defense base, brushing off Thrust's concerns about the whereabouts of the Autobots themselves. He was caught off-guard when the base transformed into [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Good goin' there, Starscream. This was the only ad in which Starscream had a speaking part; he was given his usual cartoon voice. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Omega Supreme|Omega Supreme commercial}}
*Starscream, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] faced off against [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] until Autobot reinforcements showed up in the form of [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Cyclonus, Scourge, Rodimus Prime|Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Cyclonus, Scourge, and Rodimus Prime commercial}}
*He led an attack on the Autobots' launch site while Optimus was away on Cybertron. Ultra Magnus led the Autobots in a counter-attack against Starscream's team. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus commercial}}
*Starscream and Skywarp battled alongside Galvatron - yes, Galvatron! - when the three Decepticons encountered [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] driving down a highway. The two Decepticon jets strafed about as Galvatron bellowed that his first encounter with the Autobot city commander would be Ultra Magnus' doom. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus and Galvatron|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron commercial}}
*Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker found themselves on the wrong end of a beating when they came to blows with the Dinobots. Starscream was batted away by a swing of [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]'s tail. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Predacons|Predacons commercial}}
*Starscream was lurking in the dark of an Earth city as Optimus Prime was reunited with Jazz and Bumblebee. (Narration from [[Victor Caroli]] led the viewer to believe that his lurking was quite evil.) Starscream emerged from his Pretender shell, and swooped down to attack the Autobots. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Classic Pretenders|Classic Pretenders commercial}}
*Still in his Pretender Classics body, Starscream was seen dunking [[Wildfly]], [[Icepick (G1)|Icepick]], and [[Scowl (G1)|Scowl]] into colorful vats to create the [[Pretender Monster]]s. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Pretender Monsters|Pretender Monsters commercial}}
*Starscream was seen battling Prowl aboard his [[Turbo Jet]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Action Master vehicles|Action Master vehicles commercial}}
*His jet form was seen flying over a rocky landscape alongside Ramjet. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Jets and cars|Generation 2 jets and cars commercial}}

He also appeared in some online promotional videos:
*Starscream learned from eavesdropping on a conversation between Optimus and Megatron that [[BotCon 2009]] would have some sweet exclusive toys. He demanded that the Decepticons attend the convention, and was eager to be the first to get the "Wings of Honor" box set! {{storylink|BotCon 2009!}}
*Starscream gushed about his Botcon exclusive Kup toy when Megatron interrupted him, demanding to know if Starscream had completed the work on the Decepticons' anti-matter gun. When Starscream fumbled his words, Megatron caught on that Starscream hadn't done any work on the weapon whatsoever. Megatron was convinced to attend BotCon in the hopes of finding some new weapons there, and Starscream readied himself for the convention by putting on a kitty hat. {{storylink|BotCon 2010 Promo}}
*Megatron rode atop of Starscream's jet mode in outer space. {{storylink|Mega Spice -- The Transformer Your Fan Could Be Like}}
*Starscream and Megatron visited Shockwave's lab on Cybertron. Despite being told off from touching Shockwave's newest creation, the "continuum transmorpher," Starscream did so anyways as soon as Megatron and Shockwave stepped out of the room. He then attempted to upload his toy review using Shockwave's computer, fumbling the transmorpher in the process. The device summoned Starscream's [[Starscream (Animated)|"Animated" counterpart]] to his reality. The two Starscreams then discussed how awesome BotCon was. They also teamed up to blast Megatron, but then argued over which one of them was now the new Decepticon leader. Not that it mattered, since Megatron was far from being defeated... {{storylink|Who is the Greatest Starscream Of All Time?}}
*Starscream nominated himself as the official reviewer for BotCon exclusive toys. He was about to reveal the first of the [[BotCon 2012]] exclusives when Megatron interrupted his video. While Starscream was distracted, Grimlock stepped in and revealed the [[Overlord (G1)|Gigatron]] toy, spoiling the review. {{storylink|BotCon 2012: Figure Reveal!}}
*After a dance-off between Soundwave and Blaster, Starscream prepared to take the stage by first putting on a pair of sunglasses... {{storylink|Blaster VS Soundwave 2013}}
*Starscream was part of an epic battle in a desert against the Autobots. He provided Megatron air support against Optimus, Megatron, Bumblebee and Ratchet. Optimus managed to snag him out of the air by riding atop of Bumblebee. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O TRANSFORMERS Online Exclusive commercial}} When the narrator pointed out that the Transformers' battles had never been bigger, Bumblebee's Kreon pointed out that they never had been small either, and kicked Starscream's Kreon over, reducing him to pieces. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O TRANSFORMERS teaser trailer}}
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==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots' [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Starscream could hinder Optimus Prime's progress, pushing him back towards Optimus's point of origin in the Decepticon's maze-like base. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
[[File:Jetron MoCsprites.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Starscream was among the [[Decepticon]] troops who sought to destroy [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] on his journey, confronting him in the [[Temple Ruins]]... in theory. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

{{note|Starscream's supposed appearance in this game is from a [[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy (promo video)|''Mystery of Convoy'' promo video]], calling him one of the "[[Seeker (body-type)|Jetron]]" foes. These enemies being copies of Starscream is... less dubious than all the other jets the video claims use the same sprite, since the sprite ''is'' in the right colors... but still.}}
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===''The Transformers'' (Commodore 64)===
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{{storylink|The Transformers (Commodore 64)}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TF PS2 Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jack Merluzzi]]}}

While the Autobots were on their way to ELTA, Starscream appeared and told them to stop right where they were. Transforming to robot form, he announced that he would be their opponent. Optimus Prime asked him where he had been during the whole adventure, but Starscream just told him to shut up and warned him that his null ray was not like the others. Despite saying that he was going to shut Optimus' mouth forever, Starscream was defeated by the Autobots. Deciding to make a strategic withdraw and that discretion was the better part of valor, despite knowing that Megatron was going to chew him out, Starscream transformed to jet form and flew off. In the post credits Starscream was drained off all of energy and was helpless and drifted off into deep space. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
[[File:N64Starscream.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Yes, that's Transmetal Waspinator in original Waspinator colors as Generation 1 Starscream. No, that's not normal.]]

{{voiceactor|[[Alec Willows]] (English)}}

In an alternate timeline created when Megatron sent a message through Transwarp back to his past self, Starscream returned to the Beast Wars following the [[quantum surge]], which granted him a strange but powerful new [[Transmetal]] body. Fearing that the Beast Wars would alter history against his liking, Starscream set out to destroy any Maximal or Predacon that opposed him. After vanquishing his foes, Starscream entered the Ark and infused himself with the power of his old body, just as Megatron and Optimus Primal had increased their power. This fusion of old and new allowed Starscream to finally achieve his eons long goal of restoring his original body. Finally whole, Starscream undertook the long journey through transwarp back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals}}

{{BW fighter ending|Starscream|N64}}
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===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Starscream, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time," was part of a Decepticon team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. He faced off against a team of Autobots in a series of one-on-one matches. If he managed to defeat Bumblebee, Rodimus, Grimlock, Jetfire and Optimus Prime, Starscream was declared to be the tournament's champion! {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===3D Battle-Card Game===
Starscream serves under [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] as one of his Decepticon soldiers, battling [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s many Autobot allies in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}
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===Sector Seven Alternate Reality Game===
[[File:Starscream 1982.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Masterpiece attack!]]
Disguised as an F-15 Eagle fighter jet, Starscream was active on Earth in [[1982]], with documented sightings of jets sporting his unique colors on several continents before he was caught on camera transforming to [[robot mode]] in California. This sighting (and its subsequent leak) was the direct impetus for [[Hungry Dragon|Hungry Dragon 1]].

Later, during late April/early May of [[2007]], [[Sector Seven]] intercepted two sound clips through Agent Cod3x and another source (currently unknown). Apparently, Starscream wanted to make his presence known and left a message announcing that he would have the All Spark, and that Agent Powers would be the one to hand it over. These messages were somewhat garbled, as they were apparently received over a SETI@home system. So far, only these two "blips" have been analyzed (the second still needing work), but more may come in the near future. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven}}
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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game (Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC)===
[[File:ROTF 360PS3PC DLC G1Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Why do I feel like [[Pat Lee]] designed me?"]]
{{voiceactor|[[Charlie Adler]] (English)}}

{{Note|Starting on [[August 27]], [[2009]], Starscream was made available as one of a handful of downloadable characters in a DLC pack for Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3. }}
{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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===Transformers Battle Universe===
At the edge of time, when the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] needed a new host, Starscream was among several warriors summoned from the multiverse to battle for control of the prize. {{storylink|Transformers Battle Universe}}

===Transformers G1: Awakening===
[[File:Starscream g1awakening stats.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb]]
Starscream was among the Decepticons who pursued and boarded the Autobot [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. When the ship crashed on [[Earth]], all inside were sent into stasis, but the Decepticons woke up four million years later and resumed their conquering ways. Picking up [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], whom they tricked into becoming a Decepticon, Starscream took part in an attack on [[Dyson Dam]]. He was later present when the Decepticons trapped Optimus Prime's team on Cybertron, though he was unable to prevent the Autobots from subsequently escaping imprisonment. He returned to Earth where he picked a fight with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and was soundly defeated by the Dinobot. He also took part in Megatron's ill-fated assault on the Ark, and completely failed to stop the Autobots when they attacked the Decepticon fortress on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:Bsbg-starscream.jpg|thumb|]]
Starscream participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}

===''Construct-Bots Builder''===
The components necessary for building "Construct-Bot" Starscream were accessible within the Cybertron construction zone. Despite it being against protocol, [[you]] could mix his parts with those of Autobots! (gasp!) {{storylink|Construct-Bots Builder}}

===''Bumblebee Boulder Dash''===
Bumblebee was driving peacefully down a road when Starscream started making boulders roll along the road at him. {{storylink|Bumblebee Boulder Dash}}

===''Kreon Chaos''===
There were lots of Starscreams! They bedeviled the Autobots on their quest to retrieve the Optimus Prime Kre-O kit parts held within the Decepticons' base on Cybertron. {{storylink|Kreon Chaos}}
{{charstubgame|"Earth" and "Moon" stages}}

===''Starscream Stand Off''===
Starscream engaged in aerial combat against the many units of the Autobot/Human Alliance Air Defence. {{storylink|Starscream Stand Off}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
Once one of Cybertron's defenders, Starscream was stationed aboard an orbital station. The long isolation resulted in him becoming greedy and ambitious, and he eagerly took up Megatron's offer to lead troops in battle. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Starscream's card bio}}

Following the disappearance of Megatron, Starscream stole the [[Exponential Generator]] from [[Doctor Arkeville]] with the intention of using it to destroy [[Earth]] and harness the energy from the planet's destruction. Luckily the Autobots stopped him, firing the generator into orbit after a battle. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (Legends)|Countdown to Extinction}} Starscream was among the Decepticons who coated themselves in [[Electrum]] from a Golden Lagoon, though their campaign against the Autobots was halted when the Autobots found the lagoon, and the Electrum was destroyed in the ensuing battle. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}} After the Decepticons discovered a [[Crystal of Power]] in [[South America]], Starscream and Reflector were sent to steal materials for a cannon. They succeeded, despite Autobot interference, though the Autobots later managed to destroy the cannon anyway. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain (Legends)|Fire on the Mountain}}

Starscream was among a group of Decepticons who accidentally time travelled back to the sixth century and ended up having to battle some similarly displaced Autobots using medieval technology. They lost, and returned to the present as prisoners of the Autobots. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (Legends)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}} The Decepticons manage to drive the Autobots off Earth, and proceeded to set about conquering the planet. Unfortunately for them, the Autobots soon returned and succeeded in badly damaging Megatron, resulting in Starscream and the other Decepticons retreating with their wounded leader. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron (Legends)|All Hail Megatron}}

Starscream took part in an all-out assault on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|One Shall Fall...}} Following Megatron's death, Starscream wrested control of the Decepticons. Despite resistance by Megatron loyalists, Starscream organized a coronation, however the event was gatecrashed by Galvatron, who blasted Starscream into dust. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}}

Reduced to an insubstantial ghost, Starscream sought the help of [[Unicron]] and was pressed into service as an instrument of Unicron's will, becoming an agent of chaos. During a period when the barrier between the physical and ethereal plane was weakened, Starscream enlisted [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] to help him pass through the [[spirit portal]]. Thanks to the interference of the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], he was unable to take physical form before the portal collapsed and was again left stuck on the ethereal plane. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (Legends)|Ghost in the Machine}} Unicron again struck a deal with Starscream, who took control of [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] to enact a plan to provide Unicron with a new body in the form of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Though the trio managed to steal one of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s eyes, they were intercepted by Autobots en route to Trypticon, and defeated. Though Starscream was forced to flee, he had regained corporeal form thanks to a new body supplied by Unicron. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

An ancient prophecy discovered by [[Scoop (G1)|Scoops]] appeared to name Starscream as the chosen one who would bring Cybertron to a new Golden Age, though Starscream himself was skeptical. He and the other Transformers attempted to make contact with the newly arrived [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]], only to find it had some connection with the [[Dead Universe]] and an annoying immunity to being attacked. {{storylink|Dark Cybertron (Legends)|Dark Cybertron}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Minion Pig#As Starscream}}
Starscream appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by a Minion Pig. He also comes in an [[Minion Pig#As Energon Starscream|Energon version]], which one of the first unlockable characters in the game, and a [[Minion Pig#As Captain Starscream|Captain version]], which is part of War season 3. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
Starscream participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
*''Starscream'' - This Common character could be recruited by collecting 12 units of cybermetal.
*''Starscream'' - This Rare character could be recruited by collecting 160 units of cybermetal, 95 units of transmetal, and 90 exclusive cores.
*''Starscream (Gen)'' - This Super Rare character was available as a reward in the "Lord Starscream" event.
*''Starscream (G2)'' - This Super Rare character first appeared in the "Lord Starscream" event, and could be recruited by collecting 250 units of cybermetal, 75 units of transmetal, 35 event cores, and 10 cores of this character.
*''Lord Starscream'' - This Epic character was available as a reward in the "Lord Starscream" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Starscream-(Classics).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Oh, how it pains me to do this!]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Starscream-(Gen).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|He's [[Starscream (SG)|Shattered Glass Starscream]] turned evil!]]
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Starscream-(G2).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Lord-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Who disrupts my coronation?]]
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott Whyte]] (English)}}

After the ''[[Proudstar]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Plasma Core]] had been ejected from the ship, Starscream fought the Autobots at [[Liberty Bridge]] in an attempt to stop them from reaching the core only to be defeated. He recovered in time to steal the Core from under the Autobots' olfactory sensors and prevent them from launching off-planet. In his haste however, the Core had yet to be repaired, Megatron ordering that Starscream bring it to the space bridge so it could be repaired on Cybertron. Though Starscream made it back to [[New York City]], the weather, combined with the increasingly unstable Core, caused him to lose control of his flight and crash. He eventually made it back to the ''Proudstar''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s command tower as everyone was going through the space bridge, being ordered to guard the rear. Duelling the Autobots in [[unspace|transwarp]], Starscream was defeated once again and sent hurtling across the floor, asking Megatron to help him up. The Decepticon leader declined to do so.

When the Core was repaired and reinstalled, Starscream led his Seekers in defending the [[Ferrotaxis]] from the Autobots only for he and his troops to defeated. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:StarscreamEarthWars.jpg|upright=1.75|thumb|My Null Ray cannons will blast you into... wait what?]]

Vain, arrogant, ruthless and self-serving, Starscream believes he was made to rule, not to serve, and he'll stop at nothing to advance his own cause.
He'll betray anyone, ally or enemy - and that extends to his own leader, Megatron, whose tactics Starscream views as antiquated.
He believes conquest is made from the ashes of his enemies, and woe betide anyone who gets in his way. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Starscream bio}}

Starscream was the first Decepticon to arrive on Earth. After Starscream established a base and took out [[Jetfire (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Jetfire]] by building an Auto Cannon, Luca advised Starscream bring [[Bludgeon (G1)|"the disturbing sword guy"]] through. Starscream is then contacted by Megatron, who commanded him to bring him to Earth, or be stuck on the dreary mudball forever. Seeing as Starscream did not want to be abandoned on a planet full of Autobots, he reluctantly brought Megatron though the Space Bridge after finding a [[quantum crystal]] powerful enough to bring their leader through. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Get Megatron! Campaign}}

Starscream and Bludgeon attended a battle with Megatron where there were a few mortars around. Starscream, being the coward he was, tried to hide from the mortar fire. Megatron got irritated with the Decepticons cowardice and led a ''Rallying Charge'' and destroyed the mortars. He then lorded the victory over the rest of the decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|The Lost Map Campaign}}

After that whole endeavour, Starscream contacted his agent on Cybertron to get some inside information on the shards of the [[Fractal Map]], who just so happened to be [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]. Swindle then got Starscream out of a sticky situation by dealing with some Mortars and Laser Turrets, but now he owed the swindler big time. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Power Play Campaign}}

Starscream then brought in [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] and another Decepticon recruit. With their help, Starscream tried to snag another piece of the Fractal Map, but was stopped by Bludgeon. Megatron then took control of the operation much to Starscreams chagrin. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|The Codex Showdown Campaign}}

Finally, Starscream witnessed along with Bludgeon, Megatron, Razorclaw, Kickback, and Shockwave the creation of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]! He watched in awe as Devastator destroyed many Autobot outposts. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Combiner Wars Campaign}}

Upon [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]'s arrival to Earth, Starscream rudely questioned why another air bot was getting in his way. In response, Scourge warned Starscream to watch his mouth or else Hook would spend the weekend "assembling a 100 piece puzzle" with Starscream's name on it.

Starscream was present in almost all of the Decepticons' future exploits, hoping to use whatever was discovered to overthrow Megatron.

*'''Class:''' Aerial
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 1 star
*'''Weapons:''' Starscream shoots buildings with his null rays dealing a good amount of damage at a steady rate.
*'''Ability: Air Strike:''' Fires 4 powerful rockets at a target building dealing moderate damage.
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability points + 2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:staracream Starscream at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

Starscream's unique quotes when walking around the base:
* "Ha! Megatron will never see that coming..."
* "What's in it for me?"
* "Never let it be said... I don't look out for Number One."

;'''Cybertron Starscream'''
[[File:Cybertron_Starscream_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: ''' Cybertronian Laser - Fire laser dealing damage to regular buildings or double damage to Cybertron raid event buildings (except HQ).
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:cybertron-starscream Cybertron Starscream at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Starscream-Forged to Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now, fear the power of my nullifying Null Ray!]]
Starscream was one of the Decepticons pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around!
As a Tactician, his Null Rays literally Nullify any kind of buff.

{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
Starscream was flying around the area in a search pattern for Shockwave and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. After Shockwave was defeated, he stole his Aim Enhancer and Unstable Energon. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Shocking Revelation}}

Starscream with the Aim Enhancer repaired met up with Ramjet, but he considered him too treacherous to lead him, and had Bludgeon relieve him of the Aim Enhancer. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Power Seeker - Brothers No More}}

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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOStarscream.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Starscream commands the twenty-fourth Decepticon Base to be bombarded by Autobot forces. He puts up a swift resistance utilizing his jet mode but is eventually defeated. Starscream will make his presence known once players reach a total of 627,000,000 points. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers: Heavy Metal''===
[[File:TFHeavyMetal Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
With Megatron trapped in Cybertron, Starscream took control of the Decepticons and led them on an invasion of Earth in search of Energon. Despite losing at least one battle to Bumblebee, Starscream would occasionally contact the humans recruited into the [[Guardian Program]] and suggest they join the winning side represented by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: Heavy Metal}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Starscream is the leader of the Seekers and Megatron's second in command. His boisterous ego is complimented by his skills as a warrior and flyer. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}} His fickle and self-serving nature sometimes provided interesting interactions between himself, his fellow Decepticons, and the Autobots—be it a desperate call for aid, a greedy grab for power, a malevolent plot, or a mysterious conspiracy the finer details of which are only known to him.<ref>[https://renegadegamestudios.com/transformers-roleplaying-game-free-bonus-material Starscream's Self-Serving Scheming]</ref>

Along with his Seekers, Starscream assumed control of an Autobot Energon facility and launched an assault on [[Sherman Dam]] to attain even more power. His grip on the dam was loosened by a crew of rookie Autobots, but not before he managed to acquire enough Energon to overthrow Megatron once and for all. Where have we heard that one before? {{Storylink|Troubled Waters}}

In cahoots with Soundwave, Starscream then attempted to foil the Autobots attempts to establish a communications beacon in deep space. The terrible two's plot was once again halted by a few uppity Autobot recruits. {{Storylink|A Beacon of Hope}}

* '''Threat Level''' 17
* '''Health:''' 18
* '''Size:''' Large/Long
* '''Movement:''' 30 ft Ground/45 ft Aerial (Bot-Mode); 75 ft Aerial (Alt-Mode)
* '''Strength:''' 8 '''Toughness:''' 21
* '''Speed:''' 12 '''Evasion:''' 22
* '''Smarts:''' 9 '''Wilpower:''' 19
* '''Social:''' 11 ''' Cleverness:''' 21
* '''Specialized Skills'''
** Deception +d10
** Driving (Flying) +d10
** Persuasion (Scheming +d6
** Targeting +d8
** Languages: Cybertronian, English, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Junkion.
* '''Perks'''
** '''Aerial Superiority:''' Starscream gains an Edge as well as ↑1 on attacks when attacking from higher ground.
** '''Barrel Roll:''' Starscream can take the Defend action for 2 Free Actions instead of a Standard action, provided he moves using Aerial Movement on his turn.
** '''Earlier is Better Than Later:''' While in Alt Mode, Free Actions used for additional Movement adds 10 feet to Starscream's movement instead of 5 feet.
** '''Energon Hoarder:''' Starscream has access to 3 Energon Points at the beginning of any scene.
** '''Expert Swordsbot:''' Starscream gains Multiple Attack (2) when using any kind of one-handed blade.
* '''Powers'''
** '''Flak Pods:''' Starscream adds 1 damage to his Flyby attack and changes its damage type to Sharp.
** '''Mock Surrender:''' If Starscream starts his turn with 5 or fewer Health, he can use his Standard action to plead and fast-talk his way out of danger. Until his next turn, an enemy must succeed on an DIF20 Alertness Skill Tests to target Starscream with a Skill Test.
** '''Scramble:''' Starscream forces attacks to target his Evasion rather than any other defense. If an attack hits, the damage is reduced by 1 (minimum of 1).
* '''Armor:''' Heavy Armor Matrix (+3 Toughness)
* '''Weapons:''' Electronic Pulse Guns x2, Flak Pods, Focused Energon Blade, Missile Rack.
* '''Hangups'''
** '''All For Me:''' Starscream is unable to Lend Assistance in any capacity.
** '''I'll Get You Next Time!:''' If Starscream starts his turn with 3 or fewer Health, roll 1d4. If the result is higher than his current Health, he will attempt to escape the scene.

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==Toys==
{{main|Starscream (G1)/toys}}

==Notes==
[[File:Ulchtar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Phew.]]
*In [[Jim Shooter]] and [[Denny O'Neil]]'s original ''Transformers'' treatment, Starscream was named "'''Ulchtar'''". Yes. When [[Bob Budiansky]] took over ''Transformers'' preproduction from them, he changed it to "Starscream".<ref>[http://transformers-advent.blogspot.com/2009/07/exclusive-interview-with-bob-budiansky.html Exclusive Interview with Bob Budiansky!]</ref> And "Starscream" was the name given to [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]'s bio, so who knows what else was going on. This may be related to a mix-up that involved all three jets' [[Tech Spec]] numbers being switched around (Starscream was given Skywarp's stats by mistake).
**Years later, it was established that some versions of [[Starscream (Armada)|Unicron Trilogy Starscream]] were named Ulchtar.
*An early ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Universe]]''-style character profile published in ''[[The Transformers Comics Magazine]]'' gave Starscream the smirk-worthy nickname of '''The Silver Snake'''. A second "alternate name" for Starscream shows up in Bob Budiansky's hand-written write-up of his bio, which is briefly visible in one of [[Shout! Factory]]'s DVD featurettes. In addition to "The Silver Snake", the hand-written bio gives Starscream the alternate name of '''Pretty Poison'''. Oookay then...
*An actor in a Starscream costume was among the "live" Transformers one could meet at the 1985 [[The Transformers Universal Studios Tour|Universal Studios Tour]].
*According to the line art of Starscream by Studio OX, each side of his chest has a turbine mounted on it. This concept has influenced his [[Action Master]], [[The Transformers: Masterpiece]], and [[Transformers: Classics|Classics]] toys and the [http://tfu.info/2004/Destron/RMStarscream/starscream.htm art of the Robot Master version].<ref>[[Transformers Visualworks]]</ref>
[[File:StarscreamMW Genesis.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Bringing a [[Particle cannon|cannon]] to a [[canon]]-fight.]]
*A 1986 [[Panini]] stickerbook sold in Belgium and the Netherlands gave Starscream the alternate French language name "Starscrim". Whether this name was used in any other media made for French-speaking regions is unknown.
*In ''[[Genesis: The Art of Transformers]]'' is a picture by [[Matt Kuphaldt]] of ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Starscream wearing a purple cape and brandishing [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s torn-off arm cannon. To date, this remains the only canonical appearance of Starscream in this body—so far as the canonicity of art books can be placed. The Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]] would later [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Ask Vector Prime 2|elaborate]]<ref>[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 27, 2015|Ask Vector Prime 27/08/2015]]</ref> on the nature of the scene being pictured in Matt Kuphaldt's illustration.
*Starscream appears in the DLC for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in his G1 appearance with quite a few new features, not the least of which is the fact that he can summon and fire [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s gun mode (despite the fact that Megatron is already playable as a separate downloadable character).

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Starscream''' (スタースクリーム ''Sutāsukurīmu'')
*''Armenian:'' '''Astghagoch''' (Աստղագոչ, "Starscream")
*''Basque:'' '''Izaroihu'''
*''Cantonese:'' '''Seng Seng Giu''' (星星叫, "Star Shouting")
*''Czech:'' '''Hvězdolam''' ("Starbreak"), '''Křikloun''' ("Screamer")
*''French:'' '''Égo''' (Canada)
*''Hebrew:'' '''Koháv Tsoék''' (כוכב צועק, "Shouting Star")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Üstökös''' ("Comet")
*''Italian:'' '''Astrum''', '''Tornado''' ("Set Commandos" four-pack), '''Arcan''' (Action Master), '''Scintillor''' (''Beast Wars'')
*''Korean:'' '''Starscream''' (스타스크림 ''Seutaseukeurim'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hǒu Hsīng''' (Taiwan, 吼星, "Roaring Star"), '''Hóng Zhīzhū''' (China, 红蜘蛛, "Red Spider")
*''Polish:'' '''Gwiazdowrzask''' ("Starscream"), '''Gwiezdny Krzyk''' (''Beast Wars'', "Star Cry")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Estrela-Estridente''' (Portugal comics, "Shrill Star"), '''Cometa''' (Brazil comics, "Comet")
*''Russian:'' '''Skandalist''' (cartoon, Скандалист, "Brawler")
*''Spanish:'' '''Grito de Estrella''' ("Star Cry"), '''Destello''' (Latin America ''Beast Wars'', "Sparkle")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Zorekryk''' (Зорекрик, "Starscream")

==References==
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The Transformers: The Movie

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|next2=Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1
|title=''The Transformers: The Movie''
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|caption=A long time ago in a galaxy far far away....
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|production companies=[[Sunbow Productions]] [[Marvel Productions]]
|distributor=[[Dino De Laurentiis|De Laurentiis Entertainment Group]]
|executive producer=[[Tom Griffin]] [[Joe Bacal]]
|screenplay by=[[Ron Friedman]]
|directed by=[[Nelson Shin]]
|cinematography by=[[Masatoshi Fukui]]
|edited by=[[David Hankins]]
|music by=[[Vince DiCola]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|release date=[[August 8]], [[1986]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|runtime=85 minutes
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{{quote|Conceived in the epic tradition of ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]''...|[[Victor Caroli]] ain't just whistling Dixie|[[The Transformers: The Movie promo|''The Transformers: The Movie'' promo]]}}

'''''The Transformers: The Movie''''' is an animated feature film based on the original ''Transformers'' toyline. It was released in the United States on Friday, August 8, 1986.

The film's storyline follows the same continuity as the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Transformers]]'' cartoon. It introduces a [[Scale|planet-sized Transformer]] called [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] who eats other planets, and is approaching [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. As part of their continuing wars, the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s have a [[Battle of Autobot City|fierce battle]] on [[Earth]] which sees both [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] mortally wounded. Prime passes the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and dies, and Megatron is transformed by Unicron into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (briefly) assumes leadership of the Decepticons, but is killed when Galvatron arrives at Cybertron. Galvatron then chases the surviving Autobots on Earth across space, splitting them up and taking the Matrix. The Autobots find their way back to each other, and follow Galvatron to Cybertron just as Unicron transforms into [[robot mode]] and begins to eat their world. Travelling inside Unicron, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] recovers the Matrix, transforms into Rodimus Prime, and uses the Matrix to destroy Unicron.

Often referred to by fans simply as "the movie" or "TFTM", the movie was a step up in almost every area from the television series, with a more sophisticated plot, more serious treatment of war and violence, a hugely ambitious scope and a greatly increased animation budget with well-known celebrities providing voice work. For these reasons, the film remains very popular with children of the 1980s.

The film opens with characters who had been featured in the first two years of the toyline and associated media (cartoons, comic books, etc.), but quickly introduces new characters and kills many of the old ones to make room. Of particular note, Optimus Prime and Starscream are both destroyed during the course of the film.

{{quote|The Japanese have funded a full-length animated cartoon about the doings of these toys, which is all bad outer-space stuff. I play a planet. I menace somebody called Something-or-other. Then I'm destroyed. My plan to destroy Whoever-it-is is thwarted and I tear myself apart on the screen.|Orson Welles<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=KlqsYy512WIC&source=gbs_navlinks_s "Orson Welles: A Biography"] page 522</ref>}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:TFTM Unicron Lithone.jpg|left|thumb|That's no moon.]]
[[Unicron/Generation 1|A mechanical planet]] travels through the depths of space, attacking [[Lithone (planet)|a metal planet]] which has [[Lithone (species)|robotic inhabitants]]. Robots, vehicles, buildings, and even large chunks of rock are sucked off the surface and devoured by the monstrous planet.

It is the year [[2005]], and the [[Decepticon]]s are now in control of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. The [[Autobot]]s are preparing to launch an assault to retake the planet from hidden bases on two of Cybertron's moons. The Autobots launch a [[Autobot shuttle|shuttle]] to pick up a final shipment of [[energon]] from [[Earth]] before they strike.

[[File:Tftm1986a.jpg|thumb|Commander, tear this ship apart until you've found those plans. And bring me the passengers; I want them alive!]]
Plans for the attack are overheard by [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]], who reports back to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. The Decepticons attack the Autobot shuttle en route to Earth, wiping out its crew (including [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]], [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]). Using the Autobots' own shuttle, the Decepticons are able to get very close to the Autobots' base on Earth, [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], before they are detected, and begin a devastating surprise attack on the unprepared city.

During the [[Battle of Autobot City|battle at Autobot City]], both [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron suffer mortal injuries, and a number of others are also killed. Eventually the Decepticons retreat, but the damage suffered by the Autobots is severe.

[[File:Tftm1986b.jpg|left|thumb|If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.]]
Shortly after the battle, Prime lies on his deathbed. He passes the reins of leadership to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and gives him the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. (Though [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] actually touches the Matrix before Magnus does.) Prime relates a prophecy: "One day, an Autobot shall rise from our ranks, and use the power of the Matrix to light our [[darkest hour]]." He then gives the oath, "[['Til all are one]]", and [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|dies]]. This sequence of events is observed remotely by Unicron, the monstrous planet, who appears unusually concerned by the survival of the Matrix.

The Decepticons are making their escape aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], but are too heavy for him to get them all home under his own power. After putting the matter to a fair vote, the Decepticons decide to throw their injured members off the ship to better the chance of survival for the rest, including the mortally wounded Megatron. Too injured to save himself, Megatron is tossed out into space by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who claims leadership of the Decepticon army.

[[File:TFTM Starscream chucks Megatron.jpg|thumb|Into the garbage chute, flyboy.]]
Megatron and the other adrift Decepticons then encounter Unicron in interstellar space. Unicron offers to rebuild Megatron and his minions in exchange for their service. After some coercion on the planetoid's part, Megatron agrees, and is [[Reformatting|reformatted]] into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The other Decepticons are turned into [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. Unicron provides them with a [[Revenge (G1)|ship]], and sends them to kill Ultra Magnus and destroy the Matrix, stating that the Matrix is the only thing which can stand in his way.

[[File:Tftm1986c.jpg|left|thumb|Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed.]]
Galvatron first stops at Cybertron to take his revenge by killing Starscream and reclaiming leadership of the Decepticons. Almost immediately afterwards, Unicron arrives in Cybertron's vicinity and devours at least two moons—both of the Autobots' moon bases are destroyed. Under coercion by Unicron, Galvatron finally heads to Earth to kill Ultra Magnus, but Magnus and the other surviving Autobots flee in a pair of shuttles. Eventually Galvatron manages to cause one shuttle to crash on yet another metal planet ([[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]), and detonates the other with a volley of missiles. However, the Autobots in the second shuttle escape unnoticed by separating the front portion of their shuttle just before impact.

The Autobots in the crashed shuttle, Hot Rod, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], find themselves separated and in a hostile environment. Hot Rod and Kup battle a [[Sea squid|giant squid]], are captured by a pack of [[Allicon]]s and taken before a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson#Judges|judge]] and his court. While being held there, they learn the name and nature of Unicron from [[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]], a survivor of the planet destroyed in the opening of the film, which he calls [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]]. Meanwhile, the Dinobots encounter and befriend a young, wild Autobot named [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] who has been living alone on Quintessa. Together, they crash the trial just as Hot Rod and Kup are fighting losing odds against the Quintessons' [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. The tide is turned, and the Autobots commandeer a [[Quintesson Cruiser]].

[[File:Tftm1986d.jpg|thumb|What an incredible smell you've discovered!]]
The other group of Autobots has landed on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] to make repairs, but are attacked yet again by Galvatron, who was tipped off to their survival by Unicron. During the battle, Ultra Magnus tries to open the Matrix to use its power, but is unable to do so, and instead is killed. Galvatron absconds with the Matrix, taking it away to Unicron. The remaining Autobots—[[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]]'s son [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]]—are then ambushed by [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]], the eponymous natives of Junkion, who are also giant transforming robots. This battle is cut short, however, by the arrival of Hot Rod's group in their Quintesson ship. After exchanging the [[universal greeting]] they all make friends, and the Junkions restore Ultra Magnus to life. Together, the whole group travels to Cybertron to try to recover the Matrix and destroy Unicron.

[[File:TFTM Unicron smashes cybertron.jpg|thumb|left|Rebel base in range. You may fire when ready.]]
Galvatron attempts to open the Matrix to use its power against Unicron and force his master into submission, but is unable to open it. Unicron, not pleased with this attempted treachery, shocks Galvatron by transforming from a planet into a [[Scale|planet-sized robot]]. Unicron plucks Galvatron off his chest and swallows him, Matrix and all, and then begins attacking Cybertron itself. [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] scrambles the Decepticon forces to defend the planet, but they are ineffective against so large an enemy. Shortly the Autobots arrive from Junkion, and fly the Quintesson ship straight through Unicron's eye. This impact destroys the ship, and the Autobots fall out inside Unicron. Hot Rod, separated from the others, eventually runs into Galvatron. During their fight, Hot Rod gets his hands on the Matrix and hears Optimus's voice speak the words, "Arise, Rodimus Prime." Hot Rod grows in stature, adopts a much sterner demeanor, and quickly dispatches Galvatron by tossing him through Unicron's hull out into space. He then opens the Matrix, which fills Unicron with light and begins destroying him.

[[File:Tftm1986e.jpg|thumb|Use the Force, Luke.]]
In the meantime, the other Autobots inside Unicron have located some of their comrades from the moon bases who had been presumed dead, including [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and Daniel's father, Spike. The Autobots, including Rodimus, escape through Unicron's remaining eye just as he begins to fall apart and explode. The scene then immediately shifts to the surface of Cybertron, where—for unclear reasons—the Autobots seem to be in charge again. Rodimus predicts an era of peace and prosperity, and the film closes with a shot of Unicron's severed head still floating in orbit around Cybertron.

[['Til all are one]].
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]] ([[Judd Nelson]])
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Robert Stack]])
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] ([[Lionel Stander]])
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] ([[Neil Ross]])
*[[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] ([[Susan Blu]])
*[[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] ([[John Moschitta]])
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] ([[Gregg Berger]])
*[[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] ([[Paul Eiding]])
*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] ([[Buster Jones]])
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] ([[Michael Bell]])
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (Neil Ross)
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (Peter Cullen)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (Michael Bell)<ref group="fc" name="crednolines">Credited and appeared, but had no speaking lines.</ref>
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] ([[Scatman Crothers]])
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] ([[Dan Gilvezan]])
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] ([[Casey Kasem]])
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] ([[Corey Burton]])
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] ([[Don Messick]])<ref group="fc" name="creduncertain">Credited, but may or may not have appeared through an animation error.</ref>
*[[Auto-combatant]] (Frank Welker)
*[[Eject (G1)|Eject]]
*[[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]
*[[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]]
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]
*[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]
*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]]
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]<ref group="fc" name="crednoapp">Credited, but did not appear.</ref> ([[Walker Edmiston]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (Frank Welker)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] ([[Leonard Nimoy]])
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] ([[Chris Latta]])
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] ([[Roger C. Carmel]])
*[[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] ([[Stan Jones]])
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (Frank Welker)
*[[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]] ([[Arthur Burghardt]])
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (Michael Bell)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (Neil Ross)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (Neil Ross)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (Don Messick)<ref group="fc" name="appearnocredit">Appeared and had speaking lines, but not credited.</ref>
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] ([[Hal Rayle]])
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] ([[Clive Revill]])
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] ([[Jack Angel]])
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (Corey Burton)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] ([[Bud Davis]])<ref group="fc" name="crednolines"/>
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] ([[Ed Gilbert]])
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (Frank Welker)
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (Frank Welker)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (Chris Latta)<ref group="fc" name="appearnocredit">Appeared and had speaking lines, but not credited.</ref>
*[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] (Frank Welker)<ref group="fc" name="appearnocredit">Appeared and had speaking lines, but not credited.</ref>
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
*[[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]
*[[Cyclonus's Armada]]
|h3=[[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]|c3=
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] ([[Eric Idle]])
*[[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]] (Bell)
*[[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]] (Welker)
*[[Rubbish]]
*[[Re-Cycle]]
*[[Trashbin]]
*[[HAZMAT]]
*[[Ashtray]]
*[[Wasteoid Gamma]]
*[[Greasestain]]
|h4=Others|c4=
'''[[Human]]s'''
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (Corey Burton)
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] ([[David Mendenhall]])

'''[[Lithone (species)|Lithones]]'''
*[[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]] ([[Norman Alden|Norm Alden]])
*[[Arblus]]

'''[[Quintesson]]s'''
*[[Quintesson Prosecutor|Quintesson leader]] (Roger C. Carmel)
*[[Quintesson Judge]] ([[Regis Cordic]])
*[[Quintesson Executioner]]
*[[Quintesson Bailiff]]
*[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]
*[[Allicon]]s

'''Other'''
*[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] ([[Orson Welles]])
|nonumbering=true
}}
<references group="fc"/>

==Quotes==
[[File:TFTM European intro.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.4|It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.]]
"Now all we need is a little energon and a lot of luck." 
"More than you imagine, Optimus Prime."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' tempt fate.

"Such heroic nonsense."
:—'''Megatron''' coldly finishes off Ironhide. The 'Cons always get the best lines.

"First, we crack the shell... then we crack the nuts inside."
:—'''Rumble''' bravely raids Autobot City.

"I've got better things to do tonight than die!"
:—'''Springer''', telling it like it is.

"One shall stand. One shall fall."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' uttering the most quoted line of the Movie. An ass kicker cometh.

"Why throw your life away so recklessly?" 
"That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron." 
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''', about to engage in one last battle to the death.

"You, who are without mercy, now plead for it? I thought you were made of '''''sterner stuff'''''."
:—'''Optimus Prime''''s trash talk is actually [http://www.enotes.com/shakespeare-quotes/sterner-stuff a lot cooler than it sounds].

"I would have waited an eternity for this! It's over, Prime." 
"'''''NEVER!'''''"
:—'''Megatron''' is about to learn that a wounded '''Optimus Prime''' has enough strength left for one good hit.

"Until that day...'til all are one..."
:—'''Optimus Prime'''{{'}}s final words.

"Oh, how it ''pains'' me to do this." 
"Wait! I still function!" 
"Wanna ''bet''?"
:—'''Starscream''' fights back the tears as he throws '''Megatron''' out of Astrotrain.

"Soundwave superior, Constructicons inferior."
:—'''Soundwave''' insults the combiner team.

"I have summoned you here for a purpose." 
"Nobody summons Megatron!" 
"Then it pleases me to be the first."
:—'''Unicron''' shows '''Megatron''' who's the boss.

"Who disrupts my coronation?" 
"Coronation, Starscream? This is bad comedy." 
"Megatron? Is that you?" 
"Here's a hint!"
:—'''Galvatron''' drops "hints" for '''Starscream''' like others drop anvils.

"Oh shit! What are we gonna do now!"
:—'''Spike''' says the movie’s most infamous line.

"Kup and Hot Rod just bought it!" 
"I can't deal with that now!"
:—'''Springer''' and '''Ultra Magnus''' assess the situation.

"Did we ''have'' to let them detonate three quarters of the ship?" 
"Seeing as how they would have detonated ''four'' quarters, I think it was a good choice."
:—'''Arcee''' and '''Springer''', debating the launch of their emergency shuttle.

"Spare me this mockery of justice!"
:—'''Kranix''' is upset at being found innocent.

"You check in, but you don't check out."
:—'''Wreck-Gar''' making a reference to the tagline from the "Roach Motel." commercials

"For a time... I considered ''sparing'' your wretched little planet Cybertron. But now... you shall witness... its ''dismemberment''!"
:—'''Unicron''' really needs to work on his anger management skills...

"Destiny... You cannot... destroy... my... destiny!"
:—'''Unicron'''{{'}}s final words.

"Let this mark the end of the Cybertronian Wars as we march forward into a new era of peace and happiness! 'Til all are one!" 
:—'''Rodimus Prime''' announces the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]...for now.

==Season 5==
When ''The Movie'' was broadcast in [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 5|the fifth season]] of ''The Transformers'', it was broken into 5 parts (designated "Days") and given new bookending segments with original story material.

===Day One===
[[File:TommyPrimeSeason5BumperMovie.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You just watch yourself. We're wanted men. I have the death sentence on twelve systems.]]
[[Tommy Kennedy|Tommy]] meets up with [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] in the barren wasteland and Prime is concerned with the black eye and many bruises Tommy is sporting. Tommy explains that some "big guys" at school tried to rough him up (and by all visual evidence, succeeded). Tommy asks Prime if he'd ever faced any "big guys" in his many adventures and Prime decides to tell him about the time he faced the "biggest guy" of them all, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]...

Optimus leaves off at the point during the [[Battle of Autobot City]] when Megatron broke their defenses to let the slaughter begin. Optimus gruesomely teases his own death scene to a very confused and concerned Tommy, but reassures him that until he can be revived as a Powermaster, the Matrix must be passed on to someone else who is worthy. Tommy wants to hear all about it, but Optimus doesn't have the time. Apparently, he needs to meet up with [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] and help him [[Space bridge technician|repair]] the [[Space bridge]]. Tommy asks if he can tag along and Optimus tells him that if he can lift one of their two-ton screwdrivers, he can even help. They summarily blast off into space.
{{-}}

===Day Two===
[[File:PrimeExplodingMemoryChip.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|I've lost R2!]]
Tommy and Optimus meet up in the barren wasteland, though Prime isn't sure what Tommy wants. Tommy reminds him that he promised to tell him more about Unicron and Prime concedes that he's been having trouble with his memory chip, lately. Tommy tells him all about the Battle of Autobot City, but none of it rings a bell for Optimus. Prime asks Tommy to open up an access panel in the back of his head and check the circuit. Tommy repairs the circuit, jogging Prime's memory...

Prime leaves off at the point where [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] are eaten by Unicron. Tommy demands to hear more of the story, but Prime's memory chip explodes and smoke pours from the side of his head. All he sees are brief flashes of the further adventures of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the rest. The furthest he can see, though, is the "death" of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] when his shuttle is blown up by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. Tommy expresses discontent, citing that the Autobots are "too cool to die". Prime says he knows there's more to the story, but with his faulty memory chip, he can't access the details. Tommy insists they get his chip fixed and so they blast off into space to do just that.
{{-}}

===Day Three===
[[File:TommyKennedyTraumatized.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I can't even see. How am I supposed to fight?]]
Tommy finishes the repairs on Prime's memory chip, much to Prime's relief. Tommy asks Prime to test it out by continuing his story about the battle against Unicron. Prime indulges Tommy's request...

Prime leaves off at the point where [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Hot Rod are taken to the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] pits and watch as the survivors of [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] are executed. Tommy begs Prime to stop, claiming that the story thus far is too intense and depressing for him to handle. Prime asks if he wants to hear about how Kup and Hot Rod are fed to the Sharkticons, how the Autobots are menaced by "aliens made of junk" or how Ultra Magnus is blown to pieces by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. Tommy suddenly changes his mind and demands to hear all the gory, macabre details. Prime sets Tommy back down in the barren wasteland and promises to return soon to transform his day into an adventure. He then blasts off into space.
{{-}}

===Day Four===
[[File:PrimeTommyStopMotion.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|If there's a bright center to the universe, you're on the planet it's farthest from.]]
Tommy and Optimus meet up once again in the barren wasteland. Tommy asks why Prime is so late for their appointment and Prime confesses that [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] took a wrong turn on the way over. Prime wishes he hadn't let the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] fly the shuttle. Tommy asks if Prime has enough time to tell him more of the story and Prime assures him there's time enough...

Prime leaves off at the point where the Autobots team up with the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s to battle Unicron. Tommy is incredulous, wondering what a bunch of aliens made of junk could possibly contribute to the battle against Unicron. Prime informs him that great adversities often bring out the best in people, citing Hot Rod as an example. Tommy begs to hear how the story ends, but Prime says that he must first take Grimlock to have his "brain circuits" upgraded. Setting Tommy down, Prime promises to be back soon to transform his day into an adventure. Then he blasts off into space.
{{-}}

===Day Five===
[[File:StanBushTheTouchMusicVideoRecordLabelNotes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|He made a fair move. Screaming about it won't help you.]]
Meeting again in the barren wasteland, Optimus asks Tommy if he's ready to hear the end of the story. Contrary to all the enthusiasm Tommy has shown during past storytimes, the human child laments that he's forgotten most of the tale thus far (offering the flimsy excuse that his lack of an electronic brain makes remembering so many details impossible). Prime gives him "a quick rundown" (that takes ''four minutes'') and then proceeds to finish the epic yarn...

Prime finishes the story with the destruction of Unicron, the ascension of Rodimus Prime and the exile of the Decepticons. Prime asks Tommy if he's satisfied, but Tommy just has more questions. Like what was up with the [[Quintesson]]s? Did they drop Grimlock on his head when he was a kid? And how did they ever bring Prime back to life? Prime tells Tommy to slow down. He has to attend an interstellar peace conference, but until he returns, he leaves Tommy with... [[The Touch|THE TOUCH!!!]]
{{--}}

==Production timeline==
* First script outline by Ron Friedman: revisions from 15th August 1984 to 19th September 1984
* [[The Transformers: The Movie (first draft)|First draft script]] by Ron Friedman: submitted November 12th 1984. Revised February 13th 1985.
* Reference photos of Powered Convoy toy designated as Ultra Magnus, provided to Ron Friedman: Taken 18th March 1985
* Second script outline by Ron Friedman: revised 28th March 1985
* Second draft script by Ron Friedman: completed 27th April 1985. Revised 2nd May 1985
* Model sheets approved 14th June 1985: Cyclonus, Galvatron (Marvel model with revised head), Hot Rod, Kranix (the pre-final model, can be seen with Granix name on it), Quintesson Judge (colour approved on 18th November 1985 by J. Bacal), Rodimus Prime, Scourge/Sweep, Sharkticon, Unicron robot mode, Wheelie, Wreck-gar
* Model sheets approved 24th June 1985: Ultra Magnus robot mode(first Powered Convoy version)
* Model sheets approved 2nd July 1985: Ultra Magnus (Initial Toei design. Colour revised on 20th July 1985)
* Model sheets approved 19th July 1985: Arblus robot mode, Spike (final model), Ultra Magnus vehicle mode(first Powered Convoy version)
* Model sheets approved 29th July 1985: Quintesson Prosecutor (a.k.a Quintesson leader. Approved by J. Bacal on 18th December 1985)
* Model sheets approved 31st July 1985: Arblus spaceship mode
* Model sheets approved 6th September 1985: Rewind flip side of the cassette mode
* Dialogue recording (main sessions): 10th and 11th September 1985
* Model sheets approved 3rd October 1985: Rewind and Eject
* Model sheets approved 8th October 1985: Lithonian Scientist, Lithonian Woman no.1

* Storyboard sequence 1 (Attack on Lithone): Final 31st October 1985
* Storyboard sequence 2 (Title sequence): Final 31st December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 3 (2005): Final 31st October 1985
* Storyboard sequence 4 (More Than You Imagine): Final 31st October 1985. Revised Final 14th November 1985.
* Storyboard sequence 5 (Attack On The Shuttle): Final 31st October 1985
* Storyboard sequence 6 (Gone Fishin'/Dare): Final 4th November 1985. Revised Final 14th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 7 (Battle Of Autobot City, part 1): Final 14th November 1985. Revised Final 25th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 8 (Battle Of Autobot City, part 2): Final 31st October 1985. Revised Final 14th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 9 (Death Of Optimus Prime): Final 7th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 10 (Witness To A Funeral): Final 7th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 11 (Contest For Leadership): Final 4th November 1985. Revised Final 13th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 12 (Transformation): Final 11th November 1985. Revised Final 26th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 13 (Coronation): Final 10th December 1985. Revised Final 18th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 14 (Destruction Of Moonbase One): Final 10th December 1985. Revised Final 19th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 15 (Escape): Final 16th December 1985. Revised Final 24th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 16 (Pursuit): Final 12th December 1985. Revised Final 26th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 17 (Nothin's Gonna Stand In Our Way): Final 11th November 1985. Revised Final 25th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 18 (Arrival On Junk): Final 12th November 1985. Revised Final 25th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 19 (Unwelcome Visitors): Final November 14th 1985. Revised Final 27th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 20 (The Matrix Survives): Final 12th November 1985. Revised Final 25th November 1985
* Storyboard sequence 21 (An Unexpected Friend): Final 18th December 1985. Revised Final 26th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 22 (Destruction Of Moonbase Two): Final 17th December 1985. Revised Final 26th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 23 (Ambush): Final 11th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 24 (Judgement/Rescue): Final 12th December 1985. Revised Final 26th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 25 (Another Leader Dies): Final 9th December 1985. Revised Final 26th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 26 (Unusual Allies): Final 19th December 1985. Revised Final 31st December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 27 (The Enemy Revealed): Final 12th December 1985. Revised Final 26th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 28 (Confrontation): Final 19th November 1985. Revised Final 6th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 29 (United Against The Enemy): Final 20th November 1985. Revised 4th December 1985. Revised Final 6th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 30 (In The Belly Of The Monster): Final 20th November 1985. Revised 3rd December 1985. Revised Final 6th December 1985
* Storyboard sequence 31 (Their Darkest Hour): Final 2nd December 1985. Revised 19th December 1985. Revised Final 31st December 1985

==Animation errors==
[[File:TFTM Unicron Small.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We’re doomed.]]
*When Unicron is approaching Lithone at the start of the movie, at the line "Look, it's Unicron!", a [[Animation error#Sizing errors|cel stacking error]] results in Unicron's ring appearing in front of a building arch, [[Distribution|making Unicron look very tiny]] in that shot. In the next shot, it is clear that Unicron is several times larger than the entire planet of Lithone.
*The inside of one of the Lithonian ships being devoured by Unicron is visible for a couple of frames. The pilot of the ship appears to be Kranix, even though he apparently screams out Kranix's name, and Kranix appears later in the Quintesson prison.
*When Optimus Prime asks Jazz to report security status, it shows both Jazz and Cliffjumper. Cliffjumper is seen twiddling knobs above the actual drawn computer, as if a section was supposed to be present.
*Coloring errors:
**When the closeup of Cliffjumper doing his countdown is shown, his shoulders are blue (like his windows) instead of red.
**Scavenger's head is white instead of black as he ducks from Prowl's shot aboard the shuttle.
**Blaster's forehead is red instead of white after his "look out and shout!" line, and again after he returns to [[robot mode]].
**In the big lineup of firing Decepticons in Autobot City, Soundwave's cheek guards are blue instead of white.
**When Blaster asks Perceptor "What's shakin'?", a Dirge-colored Seeker flies by the window. However, it appears to be the standard Starscream/Thundercracker/Skywarp design, instead of having Dirge's unique wings.
**As Devastator lays into the walls, Shrapnel is white where he should be black.
**Megatron's pelvis is white instead of black as he gives the "let the slaughter begin!" order.
**When the Dinobots jump out of Optimus Prime's Shuttle, the shuttle is colored like the first shuttle, which Megatron boarded, instead of red-highlighted scheme of Prime's shuttle.
**When Prime says "No matter the cost", the shuttle is painted completely orange, when the front should have red and white highlights.
**When Prime drives up behind the Decepticons, Blitzwing's helmet is purple instead of yellow. Prime's trailer is missing its Autobot symbol as well.
**After Megatron asks, "Why throw away your life so recklessly?", Optimus' left hand is colored red instead of blue when he replies "That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron".
**The gun Megatron uses to fatally injure Optimus is blue and white for most of the shots it is seen in, but when Megatron screams "Fall! FALL!" while shooting Prime again, it is black.
**Prime's antennae are white as he tries to stand after knocking Megatron off the ledge.
**Starscream's whole nosecone, rather than just the canopy, is yellow as he looms over the fallen Megatron.
**As Starscream prepares to toss Megatron out the door, Soundwave's eyes are painted white like his mask rather than red. (Maybe he was sleeping, his excuse for not stopping Starscream)
**Starscream's cockpit shell nearest his head is colored like a canopy rather than gray, as he nominates himself for leadership. Man, even the A-list animation team couldn't keep this straight.
**The red stripes on Starscream's wings are noticeably absent during most of the Coronation scene.
**When dragging Arcee into the shuttle and two shots later when flying into space Magnus's Shuttle has Blue highlights instead of Red.
**After Springer runs past him, Perceptor's gun changes from red to white for a few frames.
**When Cyclonus is strafing what appears via editing to be Hot Rod's shuttle, it has red highlights instead of blue.
**When Hot Rod's ship is being watched by Galvatron trailing smoke it has red highlights instead of blue.
**In the shot after Magnus announces that he cannot deal with that now, his ship has blue highlights instead of red.
**Shrapnel's lower legs are white when he lands on Junk, instead of black. Must be a side effect of being dead.
**When Hot Rod tells the Junkions the universal greeting, the Autobot insignia on his chest is colored black.
**After transforming, Unicron has all-white hands (instead of white with gold knuckles) and a white, rectangular chin (instead of the double-triangular chin with a goatee) he has later.
**As the Autobots fly through space after exiting Unicron's eye, Rodimus is painted in Ultra Magnus' colors (inverted).
*When the Decepticons blow a hole through the Autobot shuttle to get in, it is a clean break. However, Megatron is still shown ripping through random ship components to get in.
*When the Decepticons are killing the Autobot shuttle crew, there is one of the common Starscream/Skywarp/Thundercracker miscolors. Megatron transforms into gun mode and Starscream catches him, killing Brawn. When they cut back to the Decepticons, Starscream moves back to avoid the Autobots' fire, and a ''second'' Starscream is in front of the Constructicons without Megatron and is firing one of his arm rifles (this was probably meant to be Skywarp, as he flies into the shuttle and takes a seat at the controls once the Autobots are defeated). When they cut back to the Decepticons for the third time, Starscream has Megatron again and is finishing off the rest of the Autobots. In the shot of Starscream firing his own lasers, his wings are red instead of gray.
*When Brawn is shot, it can be seen for one frame that he is initially hit in the top of his chest. As he falls, the wound has moved to the front rounded part of his chest. Additionally, the wound changes from black to red for one frame.
*Per his standard cartoon appearance, Ratchet should have a [[Red Cross]] symbol on each shoulder. When he turns in his seat as Brawn is shot down, we can see one on his right shoulder, but when he stands to return fire on the Decepticons, the right shoulder's cross has vanished, and he's only got one on his left shoulder. Then, when he falls, the cross is missing from ''both'' shoulders.
*When the Decepticons fly to the shuttle's controls:
**All of the Autobots have changed positions from when they fell—Brawn is now on his back, for example, while Prowl is now face-down.
**Ironhide's chest is completely intact, despite having a bunch of holes blown in it.
**Prowl, who turned gray as he fell (evidently dead before he even hit the floor) seems to be back in his normal colors.
*The reflections of Hot Rod and Daniel in the lake rarely line up with where they should be.
*When Hot Rod catches a fish, it is barely the size of his finger. When he releases it, it's [[Scale|suddenly huge]].
*Hot Rod has at least two totally different transformation schemes during the course of the film.
*When Hot Rod begins to shoot at the hijacked Autobot shuttle, the yellow light on his forehead is misaligned.
*When Kup and several Autobots at the roadblock react to Hot Rod's attack on the hijacked Autobot shuttle, Bluestreak is represented by Prowl's [[Character model|animation model]], in Bluestreak's gray and black colors.
*Hound and Sunstreaker appear in Kup's group at the foot of Lookout Mountain as they observe Hot Rod firing on Ironhide's shuttle. Sunstreaker later appears as Optimus Prime's co-pilot when they arrive on Earth with the Dinobots, and is seen disembarking the shuttle along with Optimus Prime and Hound.
**In the movie's storyboard, only Hound is shown present with Kup during the roadblock scene. Sunstreaker's only appearance in the storyboard is when he exits the shuttle, meaning that his presence during the roadblock scene is purely an animation addition. Hound being in both places ''is'', however, an error in both the movie and the storyboard—''unless'', Optimus Prime and the Dinobots picked up Hound and Sunstreaker from Lookout Mountain enroute to Autobot City? Now there's an idea for the old [[Personal canon|headcanon]]!
**In a deleted scene from the storyboard that would've shown Hot Rod and Kup meeting up with Ultra Magnus inside Autobot City, Sideswipe is shown running alongside Wheeljack in the background. However, Sideswipe is mistakenly referred to as "Sunstreaker" in the script (how ''[[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes|ironic]]''). Whether this mislabelling had any bearing over Sunstreaker being present with the roadblock crew is anyone's guess.
[[File:ShockwaveBattleAutobotcity.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We've picked up a new group of signals... enemy fighters heading your way.]]
*In a wide aerial shot of the city under attack, a Reflector flies by in Ironhide's color scheme. Shockwave also makes his only appearance in the battle; considering both his role as Cybertron's guardian and his absence from any other scenes during the battle, his presence is probably an animation error. Rumble also flies past, despite being inside Soundwave at this point.
*When Shrapnel and Kickback are eating the door, Shrapnel only has one antenna.
*A laser blast that should be behind Blaster is instead layered in front of him as he acknowledges Perceptor's orders.
[[File:TFTMRumbleFrenzytwored.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|[[FIRRIB|What]] about that [[R2-D2|blue one]]? We'll take that one.]]
*When [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] sends out his cassette troops, [[FIRRIB|Rumble is the same color as Frenzy]].
*Blaster first ejects what looks like Eject, who stays blue up until he gets to the edge of the screen. He then turns black like Rewind. Then Blaster ejects another blue cassette, which after about a second turns black. This one gets through half his transformation colored black, then turns blue for a split second then turns black again. Then, when the cassettes are fighting each other, Eject runs in from the left and jumps over Perceptor. And then he runs in from the left ''again'' to shoot Ravage.
*As Springer runs up to the launcher, Wheeljack's body is visible, but he's in the red, white and blue color scheme of Smokescreen - who, in the storyboards of this sequence, was intended to be the one lying there dead.
*While Springer and Arcee are trying to move the launcher into place, Springer's face is the same color as his helmet.
*During Devastator's combination sequence in Autobot City, his chest plate, portions of his pelvis, his forearms, and Bonecrusher's treads are all green. The chestplate and pelvis should be purple, as should Bonecrusher's treads (they're ''normally'' green when Bonecrusher is separate, but they turn purple when he combines), and his forearms should be black.
*For almost the entirety of his screen time during the battle in Autobot City, the "jet engine" on top of Devastator's chest plate is misinterpreted as a trapezoidal block. The only time it appears in its proper shape is when he high-kicks Grimlock. It appears as it should during the scuffle on Astrotrain.
*While Perceptor and Grapple are shooting, Swoop's lower half runs by in the foreground, long before the rest of him gets there.
*Prime's dramatic transformation sequence far outlasts the transformation sound that's supposed to go with it. It's also the wrong sound (ascending pitch) for his robot-to-vehicle transformation. His trailer is also missing the Autobot logo, which reappears for the rest of the scene.
*Prime is missing the transformation sound as he blasts back to robot mode.
*The gun Megatron fires uses the same sound effect as his fusion cannon.
*When Optimus Prime takes the Matrix out of his chest to give to Ultra Magnus, the animators forgot to remove the cel of the Matrix inside his chest, as it's still in there even as he's holding it in his hands. Since it's not supposed to be there, the luminous effect for the Matrix's core is missing from the duplicate in his chest, creating a visual trick that makes it look like Optimus might just have removed the core itself. (The [[Matrix of Leadership#Universe|''Universe'' comic]] would later use this error as a springboard to reconcile the visuals of Optimus's chest interior with their depiction in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''.)
*When Ultra Magnus accepts the Matrix, he's seen inserting it into his chest twice, or at best readjusting its "fit".
*As the other Decepticons prepare to push him out, Bombshell's chest is rendered as a shapeless gray mass, rather than with its yellow canopy.
*The voice that says, "Brothers! Don't!" is nowhere close to the voices of any of the five Decepticons shown getting thrown out of Astrotrain.
*When Megatron says "Nobody summons Megatron" his chest emblem is colored gray like his chest. It looks like it should have been painted as a darker shade of purple, as it's the shadowed section. But was painted gray instead.
[[File:TFTMStarscreamCoronationErrors.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4| *''trumpet fanfare''*]]
*Even after the [[Battle of Autobot City]], characters who are supposedly dead continue to appear in crowd shots and battles. Shrapnel's role in the fight on [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]] is the most noticeable (and he was called for by name in the original script), but Thundercracker, Skywarp and Kickback can all be seen at Starscream's coronation. The two jets are later seen again, flying into Unicron's mouth.
*In the establishing shot of Starscream's coronation, there are only five Constructicons (Bonecrusher had better things to do tonight) and they are miscolored as purple and white rather than their usual purple and green color scheme.
*Hook has two eyes instead of his normal visor as he looks around in confusion during the trumpet scene.
*An early establishing shot clearly shows Cybertron with two and ''only'' two moons in low orbit. Yet a third moon is visible right after Unicron finishes eating the two Autobot bases.
*When Galvatron introduces himself to the Coronation party, Soundwave's chest window is drawn far too small.
*When Galvatron says "Decepticons, to Earth!", aside from his mouth being partially open, his mouth doesn't move. I guess being reformatted by Unicron gives you the ability to talk without moving your mouth?
*In the scene where Bumblebee and Spike are in the [[Autobot frigate]] and escaping Moonbase Two's destruction, when the two are cheering after believing that Unicron has been destroyed, Bumblebee's on the left side of Spike's seat. However, after Spike expresses his "colorful" reaction to Unicron remaining completely unscathed, and when the frigate is about to get sucked into Unicron, Bumblebee is on the right side of Spike's seat.
*When Cyclonus is strafing the Autobot shuttle in space, he briefly flies offscreen, and during that time his laser blasts come from a point that in no way matches his flight path.
*During the wide shot of the Autobots in the crashed ship on Junk, Blurr's entire head is white. Also so is Daniels head, which is drawn as an indistinct incomplete circle.
*Daniel's lips don't purse when he whistles.
*Wreck-Gar's mouth doesn't move at all during his first lines, despite the camera pushing in all close on his face.
*The pistol Ultra Magnus fires uses the same sound effect as Optimus Prime's rifle.
*During the Junkion chase scene, Trashbin attacks Arcee. When she fights him off his motorcycle, his model is switched for Junkyard's when he falls down. And his head then flickers between colors when mounting Junkyard.
*When Grimlock gets kissed, his eyes are round instead of triangular.(Probably intentional expression)
*As Hot Rod falls off one of Unicron's inner spikes, his lower body isn't drawn in. It looks like it should be blocked by our view of the spike, but is layered above it instead.
*Hot Rod's missing his Autobot symbol as he regains his footing inside Unicron.
*As the Dinobots fly around Unicron, both his eyes are intact. (The left one had at this point been shattered.)
*The third smelting victim (who looks a lot like another Bumblebee) doesn't fall from the conveyor belt; he simply vanishes.

== Continuity errors ==
[[File:G1TFTM Snarl cameo.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|He used to bulls-eye womp-rats in his T16 back home.]]

*The Dinobot [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] is mysteriously absent from almost the entire movie, even though the Dinobots as a group are featured prominently. Copies of the script which have come into fans' hands repeatedly list the Dinobots, but never make mention of Snarl by name. In fact, at one point the script refers to "the four Dinobots". Despite this, Snarl does appear in three very brief shots—in which at least one other Dinobot (Swoop in one, Sludge in another) is entirely absent. Hmm.
** On the other hand, the original production ''storyboards'' for the scene where Snarl first appears in the movie only mentions "the Dinobots", not a specific amount of them. Additionally, Snarl also seems to have been in the scene with Kup telling the Dinobots a story in at least ''one'' version of the film; the Japanese trailer for the movie has finished footage of this scene...but it's very different from the one in the film; the Dinobots are all in their robot modes, and Snarl is present in the scene instead of Slag. It's completely unknown why Snarl's appearance in this scene was cut.
*Also curiously absent are the 1985 Autobot cars and Mini-Vehicles, such as Inferno, Smokescreen, Cosmos, Warpath, etc. It would seem that these characters were available at the time of the movie:
**Perceptor and Blaster both debuted at the same time in the cartoon as the 1985 cars, and both play prominent roles in the movie.
**Grapple is [[:File:BattleAutobotCity.jpg|seen ''very'' briefly]] during the battle for Autobot City. Or maybe it's [[Hauler]].
**The 1985 Decepticons (Astrotrain, Dirge, etc.) appear in the film.
**[[:File:TFTM-SideswipeRedAlertTracks.jpg|Tracks]], [[:File:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg|Red Alert]] (who was shot in the back by the Constructicons; his gun is the one Megatron uses against Optimus), and Smokescreen (who was supposed to be the corpse in place of Wheeljack next to Windcharger, Wheeljack instead surviving the battle and being part of a scrapped Earth-based subplot) all appeared in storyboards but not the finished film.
*Devastator is treated as ''the'' ultimate threat, while in the cartoon, his role (and apparent power) was already being [[Starscream's Brigade|severely diminished]], presumably because several other combiners had been introduced. In story terms, the absence of these newer combiners, not to mention the mighty Omega Supreme, is inexplicable. In real-life terms, those characters didn't exist when the film commenced production. (The ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' adaptation shows Omega Supreme, Superion and Defensor guarding the Ark against an attack by Bruticus and Menasor, attempting to [[retcon]] the problem away.)
*Possibly the biggest example of the film's tonal shift from the cartoon, shots from firearms that would previously knock another character down at best have since become lethal, best demonstrated when Brawn and Prowl are each killed with a single shot by the Decepticons during the movie's first act.
[[File:Cyclonus armada tftf.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We'll be safe enough once we make the jump into lightspeed.]]
*The existence of Cybertron's moons is contentious ''at best''.
**On the one hand, in numerous close and distant shots of the planet throughout the first two seasons, not a single moon was seen. Ever. Even after it got knocked out of Earth's orbit.
**On the other hand, Megatron ''does'' refer to Cybertron as "land of the metal moon" (note the singular) during "[[Microbots]]", suggesting otherwise. The fact that he was overenergized at the time and lost consciousness in mid-sentence - just before he ''might'' have specified a plural number of moons, (in)conveniently enough - makes it unclear just how much credence we should lend this statement.
**The movie promptly introduces two (possibly three) moons over the planet. In continuity terms, they must either have highly elliptical orbits with periapsides (points in their orbits that bring them closest to the planet) that just happened to coincide with the timeframe of the movie or they were constructed sometime after 1986.
*During the Battle of Autobot City, Starscream gets his leg caught. He shoots downward and gets away while screaming "My foot!", but it's his shin that's smoking while his foot looks fine. Later he kicks Megatron with the same foot. Shouldn't that hurt, according to him?
*So Ultra Magnus just happens to have a ready-made Matrix chamber installed in his chest cavity? Is this standard issue for all Autobots?
*The cartoon had already established that Astrotrain increases his size when he transforms to shuttle mode, being large enough to carry a pair of Decepticons in his cockpit. However, within the movie itself, his size is [[scale|noticeably inconsistent]]: When he leaves Autobot City, he's just large enough for the Decepticon army to cram themselves in; later, he's so huge that the Constructicons can quite comfortably form Devastator inside him. Perhaps he continued expanding when transforming from train to shuttle mode?
*Speaking of which, Astrotrain's entire body flips over when he transforms from train to space shuttle to escape from Autobot City. While ''we'' applaud the [[Show-accuracy|toy-accuracy]], the Decepticons inside probably didn't.
*The damage suffered by Skywarp, Thundercracker, and the Insecticons basically appears out of nowhere when it's time for them to be jettisoned. While Shrapnel and Kickback are shown taking a beating early on, they appear shiny and new later in the battle, as do the two Seekers.
*Soundwave is loyal enough to pick up a wounded Megatron and save him, but then votes "aye" to jettisoning the wounded Decepticons, and when Starscream goes to throw Megatron out, Soundwave doesn't try to intervene. He even tries to steal the leadership once Megatron is gone. The "loyalty" attribute that has pertained so strongly to Soundwave seems to be alienated from the character in this scene.
*The number of minions created by Unicron changes throughout the film, with more Sweeps appearing as the story progresses. A second Cyclonus ("Cyclonus, the warrior, and [[Cyclonus's Armada|his armada]]") is shown being created but disappears shortly thereafter. At least ''seven'' new characters are shown at one point, created from only ''six'' Decepticons thrown from the shuttle.
*How can the Constructicons blow on those trumpets? Only [[Hook (G1)|three]] [[Bonecrusher (G1)|of]] [[Mixmaster (G1)|them]] have mouths.
*Given his relative position, Starscream's single shot through the trumpets defies all geometry.
[[File:SSBQ.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"I've been looking forward to this for a long time." "Yes, I bet you have."]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] is capable of reducing [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] to ashes with a single shot from his cannon mode. Though in later episodes Galvatron is shown blowing up even small ''[[Thrull|planets]]'' and being able to take down [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] with one shot from his cannon, his extraordinary killing power seems to be gone—like when he scores a direct hit in cannon mode on Ultra Magnus in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]" and Magnus isn't especially hurt at all, or how a similar blast against Scourge in "[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]" only leaves the latter temporarily incapacitated. [[Marvel Comics]] bios explain this by suggesting that Galvatron had nearly limitless power through Unicron... but then again, Galvatron himself claims to be "more powerful than ever" after Unicron is dead in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2]]". [[To sell toys|Who knows.]]
*Why didn't the Autobots notice Unicron until he was within devouring distance of Cybertron's moons? Why doesn't Shockwave, who is ''on Cybertron,'' react until after Unicron has eaten these moons, transformed into a giant robot, and ''smashed his hand into the planet's surface?''
*Despite running out of energon goodies on Quintessa, Hot Rod has at least one to offer to the Junkions.
*How did Hot Rod and Kup know to fly from Quintessa to Junk?
[[File:TFTMStarscreamVsUnicron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|This is either Starscream or his stunt double; hard to tell.]]
*When the Decepticons on Cybertron launch a counterattack on Unicron, all three of the first-year Seekers are seen fighting alongside the Coneheads. Given that all three were either explicitly killed earlier in the movie (Starscream) or have been turned into Galvatron's troops by this point (Thundercracker and Skywarp), they're obviously not supposed to be ''around'' in these forms anymore; of course, they could also just be [[generic]]s reusing their colors...but, as noted above, Thundercracker and Skywarp ''also'' appear at Starscream's coronation.
*Daniel, who was just learning how to use his exo-suit, had to knock down the acid cover inside Unicron to save his loved ones. Why couldn't the more experienced Spike do the same with his suit from above? He had both of his arms free and a clear shot at the cover.
*It's not clear how Rodimus Prime (carrying two humans) and the other Autobots survived their jump out of Unicron's eye and their plunge towards the surface of Cybertron.
*It's also unclear just how the dozen or so Autobots (and one shipload of Junkions) managed to retake the whole planet of Cybertron. Did Unicron really wipe out ''that'' many Decepticons?
* Unicron's invincibility is extremely inconsistent; Moments before becoming Galvatron, Megatron creates visible damage to Unicron's horns simply by attempting to hold into something. Later, he doesn't suffer even a dent when one of Cybertron's moons is detonated in his mouth. Near the end, the Dinobots are capable of punching their way through his "skin", and Rodimus Prime just casually throws Galvatron into space through Unicron's side. Even without the Matrix, the small group of Autobots did pretty well against him.

===Not necessarily errors===
*Fans have noted throughout the years that Astrotrain, in his flight through zero-gravity space, should not have needed to "jettison some weight" in the literal sense. However, since the ejected Decepticons quickly fall behind Astrotrain instead of floating alongside him, he must still have been accelerating and thus would have needed to burn a greater amount of fuel in order to push a larger payload. Perhaps he should have said "jettison some ''mass''", but then again, just being a spaceship doesn't make him a rocket scientist.
*Springer escapes from Unicron's eye by transforming into helicopter mode and flying through outer space, where there shouldn't be an atmosphere for his rotors to provide lift. Maybe Unicron was still within Cybertron's atmosphere?

==Continuity notes==
*''The Transformers: The Movie'' has had a huge effect in shaping the mythos. Among the elements and characters which would reappear in many other iterations of ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' are:
**The notion that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] has moons.
**The [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] as a physical object, rather than the computer program previously depicted in the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comics]]. Even the Marvel comics would eventually shoehorn this one in.
**[[Autobot City (disambiguation)|Autobot City]].
**[[Unicron]].
**The notion of [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatron]] becoming [[Galvatron (disambiguation)|Galvatron]].
**The idea of "[[Prime (rank)|Prime]]" being a rank rather than simply a given name.
**[[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|And it killed off Optimus Prime before it was cool]]!
*Cybertron's appearance in the post-titles establishing shot shows some major changes to the planet since our last look at it in Season 2. Many of the same buildings from the cartoon's stock image of the planet are there, but the giant pit near the planet's equator is mostly covered over, and the shredded portion of its southern hemisphere has been completely rebuilt.
*Gadgets and powers:
**Springer deploys a small flip-out twin laser from his wrist during the Autobot City battle.
**Arcee and Hot Rod both activate a long-distance scanner of some sort by lowering a red visor from under their helmets over their eyes.
**Megatron uses an "[[Lightsaber|Energy Dagger]]"<ref>[https://twitter.com/walruslaw/status/1204860124898181123 Reference sheets for various weapons used or planned for use in ''The Transformers: The Movie''] - TFRaw.com on Twitter</ref> during his one-on-one battle with Optimus Prime.
**Hot Rod uses a saw blade that extends from his retracted wrist.
**Blurr has the same kind of hooked welding tip used by various Autobots as far back as "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".
**Arcee unleashes a nasty barbed post from her fender to fend off a Junkion.
**Grimlock shows the never-before seen ability to [[GoBots|shoot lasers from his fists]].
*'''[[The Revenge of Bruticus|< <]]''' What makes Starscream the leader? Megatron's <s>dead</s> almost dead!

==Real-world references and Easter eggs==
[[File:TFTMUnicronSkyscrapers.jpg|thumb|I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.]]
*When the inside of Unicron is shown after he devours Lithone, the "blinking energy" effect of Unicron's innards shows, for a split second, what appear to be several images of post-apocalyptic buildings. These images look to be recycled background paintings from ''{{w|Fist of the North Star (1986 film)|Fist of the North Star}}'', a film [[Toei Animation|Toei]] had animated the same year. Regardless of animation efficiency/corner-cutting, the flashing images of ruined civilizations are eerily appropriate for Unicron.
[[File:TFTM Sludge Devastator.jpg|thumb|Your eyes can deceive you. Don't trust them.]]
*When Sludge gets haymakered by Devastator, his eyes pop out of their sockets in ''{{w|Looney Tunes}}'' fashion.
*Kup's storytelling sequence aboard the shuttle is drawn from the novel ''{{w|Of Mice and Men}}'', complete with Grimlock in the Lenny role asking Kup to "tell Grimlock about petrorabbits again".
*The Junkions speak almost entirely in pop culture quotes and pastiches. Littered among the generic phrases like "operators are standing by!", "Film at eleven" and "eliminate even the toughest stains" are more specific references, such as:
**"Don't look behind door #2, Monty!" - a reference to the game show ''[[Let's Make a Deal]]'' and its host, [[Monty]] Hall.
**"Ger-ronny-doo-ron-ron-ronny-mo!" - both the famous "{{w|Geronimo (exclamation)|Geronimo!}}" war cry, and the 1963 hit "{{w|Da Doo Ron Ron}}".
**"You check in, but you don't check out" - a parody of the tagline for {{w|Roach Motel (insect trap)|Roach Motel}} insect traps.
**"Breep, drit, aw rootie!" - part of {{w|Tutti Frutti (song)|"Tutti Frutti, aw rooty!"}}, from the 1955 song.
**"Happy motoring!" - the slogan of gas company [[Esso]].
**"Kill the Grand Poobah!" - a {{w|Grand Poobah|satirical term}} originating from {{w|Gilbert and Sullivan}}'s ''{{w|The Mikado}}'', likely referencing its use as the title of leaders of pseudo-Masonic lodges in ''{{w|The Flintstones}}'' and ''{{w|Happy Days}}''.
[[File:Tftm rosencrantz-and-guildenstern.jpg|thumb|Easy? You call that ''easy!?'']]
*The Quintesson jail cell includes robot debris ''strongly'' resembling [[:File:Tftm rosencrantz-and-guildenstern.jpg#parts|several mobile suits]] from 1985 Japanese animation ''{{w|Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam}}''.
*''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects (yes, even the high-budget Movie uses them):
**The ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engine burst noise is used extensively throughout the film, over and over and over, almost any time a Decepticon takes flight.

**[[Luke Skywalker]]'s deactivating [[lightsaber]] is used as the sound of the Quintesson ship's ramp extending.
**Clashing lightsabers are used as Unicron fires eye-blasts at the attacking Transformers.

**An igniting lightsaber is used as Rodimus opens the Matrix.
**An AT-AT foot stomp sound is heard as the Autobot shuttle crash lands on Junk.
**The whir of an AT-AT's leg hydraulics can be heard part way through Unicron's transformation.
*The ''[[Star Trek]]'' sliding door sound is used as Wreck-Gar pulls out his <s>iPhone</s> mini-TV.
*The sound used for the communicators on ''Star Trek'' is used when Daniel activates his blaster to save Spike.

==Adaptations==
*[[Transformers: The Movie (Marvel comic)|A comic adaptation of the movie]] was published by [[Marvel Comics]] in 1986, concurrently with the movie's theater run. It was based off a non-finalized version of the script, and differs in many details from the final film. Additionally, most of the major character models (and possibly their unedited original character write-ups) appear in issue #4 of the ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' series.
*[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|A storybook adaptation]] was released in the UK by [[Ladybird Books]].
*A four-part adaptation was released in 2006/2007 by [[IDW Publishing]], as part of the film's 20th anniversary celebration. It was titled ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' to differentiate it from the [[Michael Bay]] [[Transformers (film)|live-action film]]. Unlike its predecessor, it adheres rigidly to the script and plot of the finished movie.

==Soundtrack==
{{main|The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack}}

==Promotions==
*Early in the movie's production, a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|promotional trailer]] was made to sell the project to potential investors.
*The movie was advertised on related 1986 toy packages via the [[Decipher the Decepticon]] Sweepstakes, which included a pack-in poster and contest.
*The movie was heavily advertised directly by TV [[commercial]]s, and tail-end segments on Transformer toy ads. Portions of its story were also retold in altered fashion by animation segments of commercials for the movie character toys, such as a spot showing Springer doing battle with Wreck-Gar.
*[[Ziploc]] sandwich bags featuring an iron-on patch in boxed to advertise the movie. Each box contained one of eight potential characters.

==In the comic continuity==
The [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel UK comic]] made extensive use of the Movie as the basis for a series of stories involving the Transformers in the future. However, there are several differences between the events seen on screen and those referenced in the comic:

*The comic always dates the movie to [[2006]], following the date given in a treatment that was all [[Simon Furman]] had when he wrote "[[Target: 2006]]".
*In "Target: 2006", [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] states that he was previously "[[Life Spark]]".
*The Matrix is always called the "Creation Matrix" in the comic, a name that predates the "Matrix of Leadership" but which is now used for the same physical object.
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] both survive the events, both later appearing in "[[Space Pirates!]]" (set in [[2008]]).

In addition, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] definitely survives the attack by Unicron.

The US comic almost completely ignored the events of the Movie, though later in the run an alternative future is briefly shown in "[[Rhythms of Darkness!]]" and "[[A Savage Circle]]". In this timeline at least some of the events of the Movie took place such as the creation of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] from [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], which is dated to 2005, though [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]]'s death was overlooked. [[Prowl (TM2)|Wouldn't be the first time. Or the last.]]
*The US version of the future story "[[The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006]]" implicitly has the events of the movie as part of its backstory. However, since the rest of the US series ignored the movie, this issue's place in the continuity is questionable.

==Edits==
Several English-language versions of the film exist, with the following differences in content from the American theatrical run:

*In some versions (notably the European version) the opening credits are replaced with a scrolling text ("''Star Wars'' style") which provides backstory.
*In some versions (notably the European version) the film ends with [[Victor Caroli|a narrator]] reassuring the audience that Optimus Prime will return.
*Instances of swearing in the film (there are two) were edited out; sometimes one, sometimes both. Those instances are: Spike yelling, "Oh shit, what are we gonna do now?" after the self-destructing Moon Base 2 fails to scratch Unicron, and Ultra Magnus growling, "Open, damn it, open!" while trying to open the Matrix to fend off Galvatron and the Sweeps on Junkion. The United Kingdom cinema version had the swearing included but, when it was released on VHS in the United Kingdom, Spike's line was cut ("damn" not being considered especially offensive in the UK). However it has been restored on all United Kingdom DVD releases.
*In some early FHE video releases, the shot of the Matrix falling out of Optimus Prime's hand and being caught by Hot Rod is edited so that it appears that Ultra Magnus simply takes the Matrix from Prime. Why this was done is not known, and the replay of the Hot Rod catch on Unicron's monitors was left intact.
*The original FHE video release of the film painted out all instances of Megatron's green-colored "bleeding" from the end of the battle of Autobot City up to his meeting with Unicron.
*Instead of DEG, the {{w|Rank Organisation|Rank Film}} "{{w|Gongman}}" appears before the British release of the film, as Rank were the United Kingdom distributors. Ironically, the DEG logo at the beginning uses the "Gongman" sounds, rather than its own fanfare, possibly due to a plastering mistake.

None of these edits significantly affect the story. They should not be confused with various other sequences which were changed before the film's final release:

*Originally, Ultra Magnus's "death sequence" on Junkion called for him to be lassoed and drawn and quartered by the Sweeps' energy beams, but this was deemed too graphic for audiences, hence the less disturbing "shot to death" sequence seen instead. There is evidence that the original sequence had been fully animated when the decision was made, however; the Sweeps still kept their solid energy lassos when they fire upon Magnus, and Magnus is seen visibly straining against what appears to be said lassos (edited out and replaced with laser fire) before exploding. This also explains why the Junkions only have to put his limbs back on to repair him.
*A number of other sequences were illustrated as [[storyboard]]s but dropped, presumably without ever being animated. Among them were:
**A short scene showing Ironhide piloting the Autobot shuttle through ''huge chunks of ice'' from the tail of a passing comet, explaining how the Decepticons caught them unawares. In response to a reprimand by Prowl who prickishly disapproves of Ironhide's piloting shenanigans, Ironhide exclaims, "I can sure as shootin' dodge a couple of ice chunks". When the Autobots are suddenly jolted by the Decepticon strike force as Megatron and his troops attempt to enter the shuttle, Ironhide tells the others on board, "That was no ice chunk...". Heroic nonsense ensues...
**An extended sequence with Hot Rod and Daniel outside the city.
**A sequence of Mirage blasting Bombshell and being fired on by Megatron.
**The Autobots finally bringing down Devastator with a barrage of missiles (and the Constructicons subsequently shooting Red Alert in the back).
**The Decepticons dogpiling Optimus Prime, explaining why he seems to be standing up just before his fight with Megatron, and no longer holding his rifle. According to storyboards, Prime gets bum-rushed by Blitzwing (who causes Prime to drop his gun), Starscream, Astrotrain, and Skywarp. While it is not clear how Prime defeated the first four hand-to-hand combatants, Dirge is later shown attempting one final sneak attack (and gets his can handed back to him) as Prime is talking to Megatron before the two leaders' final fight.
**Trailbreaker is shown dead among the wreckage of Autobot City as the Decepticons begin their retreat.
:Some of these concepts were in earlier versions of the script, and hence made it into the comic adaptation.
*Rumors have occasionally circulated in the fandom of additional animated footage that was dropped from the film, such as ultra-violent battle scenes.<ref>https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/B0ZMv7tdDMk?hl=en#8aee0b30765b2b4a</ref> No evidence has ever surfaced to back these claims; the only known edits of any storyline or character importance are those listed in this section.
:{{see|Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|Urban legends about ''The Transformers: The Movie''}}

==Reception and box office==
{{quote|''The Transformers'', in which Orson Welles plays a planet, is pure headache material. Target audience of cartoon-watchers also will probably find the film unintelligible, noisy and unoriginal. Boxoffice prospects are dismal.|2=[http://books.google.com/books?id=DHNZAAAAMAAJ&q=Hasbro+Transformers&dq=Hasbro+Transformers&lr=&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is=1&as_miny_is=1983&as_maxm_is=12&as_maxy_is=2005&num=50&as_brr=0&cd=69 Variety's Film Reviews 1985-1986, Volume 19]}}

{{quote|Obnoxious animated feature about the title good guys, who defend the universe against an evil planet (which has a voice of its own... provided by Orson Welles.) That deafening rock score certainly doesn't help. Little more than a feature-length toy commercial.|Leonard Maltin, ''1987 Movie & Video Guide''}}

{{quote|While all this action may captivate young children, the animation is not spectacular enough to dazzle adults, and the Transformers have few truly human elements to lure parents along, even when their voices are supplied by well-known actors. |2=[http://www.nytimes.com/1986/08/09/movies/screen-transformers-animation-for-children.html The New York Times]}}

{{quote|Transformers -- The Movie, a feature-length animated film inspired by the syndicated TV cartoon series inspired by the Hasbro toy imported from Japan, is utterly uninspired entertainment. |2=[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3CE8EA8D40CCA&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM The Dallas Morning News]}}

{{quote|If you can swallow, without gagging, a large measure of sentimental and offensive religiosity - lines like "Do not grieve. Soon I will be one with the Matrix," whispered by a failing hunk of Autobot metal - then you have a better than even chance of leaving the theatre on your own two feet. |2=[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=01kiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=W6gFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2445,1286000&dq=transformers&hl=en The Montreal Gazette]}}

{{quote|Everything is poorly drawn and - when it's in focus - one dimensional. It is terribly hard to separate the robots from the backgrounds, and there is no easy way to tell the good guys from the bad guys. In an earlier movie based on the same sort of robot toys - "Go-Bots: The Battle of the Rock Lords" - the good guys were either white or colorful and the bad guys were dreary, and they had distinct personalities. Not this movie; everyone looks and sounds alike, except one pink robot who is a female good guy. Her tin voluptuousness makes her stand out. |2=[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kw4wAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OgMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6957,6334152&dq=transformers&hl=en The Toledo Blade]}}

{{quote|Even with an all-star cast doing the voice overs... and a rock music score, this is still nothing more than a ripoff of a successful toy line. |2=[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AYckAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dtsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4192,1494652&dq=transformers&hl=en The Palm Beach Post]}}

{{quote|The great animated villains, like the Wicked Queen in Disney's "Snow White," had motivations as compelling as any live-action character. Unicron apparently destroys entire worlds because it has nothing else to do. |2=[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/57996397.html?dids=57996397:57996397&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+8%2C+1986&author=CHARLES+SOLOMON&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=8&desc=%60THE+TRANSFORMERS%27%3A+STRETCHING+A+POINT The LA Times]}}

{{quote|A surprisingly dark, emotional, and almost excessively cynical experience for Transformers fans.|2=[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_the_the_movie/ Rotten Tomatoes]}}

''The Transformers: The Movie'' was almost universally panned by professional critics upon its release.

Well-known film critic and animation enthusiast, Leonard Maltin, gave it a rating below 1 1/2 stars in his ''1987 Movie & Video Guide'', regarding it as a "bomb", then proceeded to write an unflattering blurb denouncing the film as a "feature-length toy commercial".

Caryn James of the ''New York Times'' admitted in the [[August 9]], 1986, edition of the paper that the film was intended for young children, pointing out that the kids in the audience were having a grand ole time with the ''Transformer'' toys and comics they brought with them to the theater, but derided the film as having little to no appeal to adults.

''Variety's Film Reviews 1985-1986, Volume 19 '' was far less even-handed in their review, claiming the film had no appeal to adults ''or'' children. They predicted the film would perform poorly in the box office (and were correct, in that regard).

Carrie Rickey of the ''Dallas Morning News'' chided the film in the [[August 13]], 1986, issue of the paper, describing it as "essentially a cartoon ''Star Wars'' about robots from a toybox galaxy far, far away". She then went on to say that the film "never takes off" and derided it as "uninspired".

Janice Kennedy of the ''Montreal Gazette'' verbally disemboweled the film in the [[August 23]], 1986, edition of the paper, criticizing it as overly commercial, profane, loud, violent, humorless, heavy-handed in its religious messages and chaulk-full of gratuitous celebrity voice-overs. Her only compliment: "But ''The Transformers: The Movie'' does have at least one good thing going for it, a howlingly appropriate song by [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]. It's title? ''Dare to be Stupid''." ''Ouch''.

Nanciann Cherry in the August 13, 1986, edition of the ''Toledo Blade'' claimed the robots in the movie had little personality and faded into the background. She even went on to say that ''[[GoBots]]: {{gb|GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords|Battle of the Rock Lords}}'' was a superior film! Her review was filled with inaccuracies, however, citing characters such as "Unicon" and claiming that the destruction of Cybertron's moons by "Unicon" is what caused the Autobots to travel to Autobot City, at which point Megatron attacked. To be fair, she readily admits, "About 20 minutes into the film, I gave up on the plot and tried to count all the ideas that were stolen from other sources. Now that kept me busy." So she wasn't really paying attention, anyway.

Kathryn Buxton in the [[August 22]], 1986, edition of the ''Palm Beach Post'' gave the film a whopping ''one'' star, calling it "a ripoff of a successful toyline", whatever ''that'' means. In the same article, she also gave David Cronenberg's ''[[Fly|The Fly]]'' one star, just for reference.

In the August 8, 1986, edition of the ''LA Times'', critic Charles Solomon made clear his dislike for the film centered primarily on the fact that none of the characters had interesting or believable motivation. He stated, "Not even the best actor can create a character out of nothing. Not one of the robots has a reason for doing what he does." Solomon then pointed to Unicron specifically as an example of the lack of deep, multi-dimensional motivations in the characters.

Over time, however, the movie has acquired something of a cult following beyond the core base of [[fandom|Transformers fans]], particularly among children of the '80s. It is sometimes screened as a midnight movie at colleges. Online, it is not hard to find amateur reviews lauding everything about it as utterly awesome, from the premise to the soundtrack, and dismissing more critical views out of hand. ''The Transformers: The Movie'' currently holds a 62% "fresh" rating based on 25 professional reviews at online review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_the_the_movie/</ref> In response to the film's cult following, several reviewers have compared the film in a favourable light to the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]]s (prior to the unprecedented critical success of [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]), stating that they lack the heart or nostalgia of the '86 movie.<ref>https://www.inverse.com/article/7309-6-enduring-legacies-of-1986-s-animated-the-transformers-the-movie</ref><ref>https://slate.com/culture/2007/07/transformers-why-the-original-animated-movie-is-still-the-best.html</ref><ref>https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Sorry-Michael-Bay-Why-1986-Transformers-Movie-Best-43582.html</ref>

===Box office===
An [[August 30]]th, 1987 ''Los Angeles Times'' article on the decline and fall of the DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group listed ''The Transformers: The Movie'' as grossing $2.6 million in the United States on a $5 million budget.<ref>https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-08-30-fi-5144-story.html</ref> Both it and ''My Little Pony: The Movie'' (which earned $2.8 million on a $5.5 million budget per that same article) were financial failures, together losing Hasbro about $10 million in an otherwise profitable year.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=... we just accidentally found the budget for The Transformers: The Movie while skimming a book about My Little Pony. Thanks, @sherilyn! https://t.co/epw3GW83lE|link=https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/895169922678042625|name=TFWiki|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=08|day=09|(defunct=)}}</ref>

Confusingly, in comparison to the ''Los Angeles Times'' article, modern box office tracking sites<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transformers.htm</ref><ref>http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/1986/0TRTM.php</ref> list ''The Transformers: The Movie'' as having made $5,849,647 in domestic (e.g., United States) theaters. Comparing this with the other online box office takes from animated films of 1986, the results are not particularly charitable; while it did better financially than ''{{gb|GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords}}''<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=gobots.htm</ref> ($1,338,264) and ''Heathcliff: The Movie''<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=heathcliff.htm</ref> ($2,610,686), it performed worse than the 1986 ''[[My Little Pony]]'' movie<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=mylittlepony.htm</ref> ($5,958,456) and the '''second''' ''Care Bears'' movie<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=carebearsmovie2.htm</ref> ($8,540,346). Bringing up ''The Great Mouse Detective''<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=greatmousedetective.htm</ref> ($25,336,794) and ''An American Tail''<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=americantail.htm</ref> ($47,483,002) would really just be overkill.

==Significance in Transfandom==
''The Transformers: The Movie'' remains one of the most important elements of the entire Transformers brand, both within the fiction and from the perspective of the brand's popularity and "mindshare".

Fictionally, it established several story concepts that have been used repeatedly in the years since 1986, some of which—such as Unicron and the Matrix—are now central to the entire Transformers mythos. The movie is also the centerpiece of the most well-known Transformers continuity: the Generation 1 animated universe. The ''Transformers'' cartoon is split into "pre-movie" and "post-movie" sections which feature different characters and settings, and even somewhat different visual styles. (Most pre-movie episodes were animated by the studio [[Toei Animation|Toei]], while most post-movie episodes were animated by [[AKOM]].)

On a practical note, it was widely available on videotape, and remained so long after the ''The Transformers'' cartoon had gone off the air. Only a [[Family Home Entertainment|handful of series episodes]] were available on video, making ''The Transformers: The Movie'' the logical choice for someone looking to pick up a ''Transformers'' cartoon; this made it far more well known among fans than any particular cartoon episode.

To an entire generation of young fans, the movie was the most visually spectacular and narratively epic ''Transformers'' experience of their entire youth. Events such as the death of Optimus Prime are widely reported to have reduced many kids to tears. It is hardly a surprise that these emotional experiences embedded themselves deeply in many fans' memories.

Latter-day ''Transformers'' stories have made uncountable references (though [[The Transformers: The Movie/references|we're trying]]) to the movie, lifting or borrowing elements of its [[Minus One|dialogue]], [[The Transformers: Autocracy|fight sequences]], [[A Flash Forward|subplots]], [[Heavy Is the Head|details]], [[Less Than Zero|settings]] and more, as writers have discovered that a shout-out to the movie is a quick and easy way to win cheers from [[GEEWUN|some segments]] of [[Fandom|their audience]]. Even Hasbro and Takara themselves have gotten in on the act, producing a variety of toys based on the minutia of the film: [[Starscream (Armada)#Cybertron|Starscream's crown]], [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#United|Galvatron's creation]], the awakening of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Prime]], and more. The fandom, for their part, pores over new ''Transformers'' fiction, often latching on to even the most tangential of details as a [[The Search for Alpha Trion#Quotes|"reference"]] to the movie, [[The Burden Hardest to Bear|coincidental or not]]. Call-outs, real or perceived, were once a rare treat - but now are so common that many fans are more likely to groan than cheer whenever some version of Optimus Prime declares that "[[One Shall Fall|One shall stand...]]" or a damaged character states that "[[Unfinished|I still function]]" or a vengeful blast is preceded by "[[The Illusion of Control|Here's a hint]]" or yet another Soundwave says yet another variation of "[[Human Error, Part II|Soundwave superior]]", or... well... this:

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File:Transformersanimatedfilmposter.jpg|'86
File:TFTM1.jpg|'86 again
File:Botcon2000-movieposter.jpg|2000
File:TFvol1 31cvrRI.jpg|2010
File:Timelines10 diamonded.jpg|2014
File:Echoes and Fragments cover.jpg|2016
File:LL1 Riptcvr.jpg|2018
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In 2016, thirty years after the release of the film, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] gave us perhaps one of the most meta comeback lines in franchise history. When [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] declares that "Today — one shall stand, and two shall fall!", Optimus simply punches him in the face with a flat "No cliches, Galvatron", voicing once and for all just how sick we've gotten of '86 quotes. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

{{quote|...wait, I only just noticed something. Did they actually manage to go the entire episode without quoting the 86 movie?|[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/94625-episode-65-beast-hunters-episode-13/page-4#entry2360303 Allspark poster Unit Eleven]}}

==Criticisms==
[[File:TFTM Ratchet dies.jpg|left|thumb|Only [[Stormtrooper (SW)|Imperial Stormtroopers]] are so precise.]]
All this is not all to say that the movie is a "masterpiece", exactly. The film met with extremely harsh critical reviews on its release, and some of those criticisms still ring true today.

The film displays an arguably cynical attitude towards itself as [[To sell toys|a vehicle for advertising toys]], especially in the way [[The Transformers (cartoon)/cast|beloved characters]] are killed—sometimes gratuitously—for sake of justifying the story's focus on a new group of toys. (Note that with the exception of Laserbeak and possibly Buzzsaw, the poster at the top of this article features ''only'' new characters.)

Further, the two primary plot devices—[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]—have no prior establishment in the fiction. Unicron is given no backstory ([[Call of the Primitives|until season 3]]) or justification; he simply exists, is very dangerous, and is afraid of the Matrix, all for no adequately explained reason. The introduction of the Matrix itself is a heavy [[retcon]]. The story asks the audience to accept that this cosmically powerful artifact has been in Optimus Prime's possession all along (even though Prime's open-chested repair scene in "[[Divide and Conquer]]" and his X-ray scene in "[[A Prime Problem]]" show absolutely no signs of said Matrix), but has somehow never been relevant before. In fact, this lack of prior establishment is what led [[Simon Furman]] to develop the divinity backstory of Unicron and [[Primus]] in the UK comics run.

[[File:Megatronlightsaber.jpg|thumb|Your powers are weak, old man!]]
The movie bears many similarities to ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]'': There are several character-parallels ([[Springer (G1)|Springer]] is a [[Han Solo]]-type and [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] even has Princess Leia's hairdo!), the primary threat is similar (it's the [[Death Star]]... [[Unicron/Generation 1|but it transforms!]]), and both feature a climactic battle where the [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|young hero]] hears the voice of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|dead, wise mentor]] one last time before saving the day.

To be a bit more fair to ''The Transformers: The Movie'', however, most of these similarities are either superficial (Arcee's Leia-hair; Megatron's "lightsaber" he briefly uses in his duel against Optimus Prime) or can be seen as elements common to thousands of years' worth of epic storytelling through human history, not just common to ''Star Wars''. As a simple example, the phenomenon of two charismatic leaders dealing each other mortal injuries in battle hearkens back to some versions of the "[[King Arthur]]" myth; in their final battle, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arthur]] and his arch-enemy [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sir Mordred]] deal one another lethal injuries and both apparently expire—though Arthur according to the legend will [[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1|return]] when [[Cybertron (planet)|England]]'s need [[Darkest hour|is greatest]].
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==Formatting==
[[File:Tftm widescreenesque.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The "widescreen" picture (left) actually ''cuts off'' the top and bottom of the fullscreen picture (right). Your eyes can deceive you; don't trust them.]]
Although it was billed in some advertisements before its theatrical release as being "widescreen", the movie was in fact animated in a 4:3 (fullscreen) aspect ratio. For its theatrical screenings, the film was matted down in the projector by the projectionist to a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen), chopping the top and bottom off the picture, but all video transfers of the movie were done without mattes, meaning that there was actually more picture visible in the fullscreen video and DVD releases than there would have been in theaters. Across 2006 and 2007, new editions of the DVD of the film were released by Sony BMG and [[Metrodome]] which applied the mattes in order to replicate the original theatrical presentation of the film for the first time in home entertainment. Some fans, however, didn't realize that the film wasn't actually ''animated'' in widescreen, and, hearing that the DVD was to be in widescreen, expected to see the fullscreen image with additional footage at the sides, causing them to complain that the top and bottom were cut off, thereby totally missing the point.
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==International versions==
{{main|The Transformers: The Movie/dubs}}

==Commercial releases==
[[File:TFTM LaserDisc cover.jpg|thumb|The cover image from the original Japanese home media release of the movie.]]
*The movie was originally released in North America on VHS and Beta on [[September 17]], 1987<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19870911&id=YhAuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ls8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=3198,2881581</ref> by [[Family Home Entertainment]], minus Spike's swear. Just days before, on [[September 14]], 1987<ref>https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003579/19870910/016/0016</ref>, it was released in the UK by [[Video Gems]]. This version featured the opening text crawl and closing narration inherent to the UK version of the film. In Australia, the film was released on video by RCA/Columbia Pictures/Hoyts. In Japan, [[Sohbi Kikaku|Hill Crane]] released a {{w|LaserDisc}} version alongside a VHS copy, both sporting a gorgeous painted cover that decorated many a fan's desktop back in the day.
*The movie was released spottily in the '90s, beginning with a budget VHS by Avid Home Entertainment in 1991. [[Malofilm]] released a VHS in Canada in 1995, notable for being the first home entertainment version to include Spike's swear. In 1998, Japanese company Pioneer produced another pair of LaserDisc and VHS releases. In 1999, things kicked off when American company [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]] secured the Transformers license and released the film on VHS once again.
*The 21st century's flirtation with ''The Transformers: The Movie'' started with a UK budget VHS release of that country's version by [[Sony|Sony Wonder]], distributed by [[Maverick Entertainment]]. A Japanese company called CatCo followed this up with a VideoCD, and Malofilm—now Seville—were the first to release a DVD version of the film, though it was just a dump of their VHS version.
*In November 2000, ''The Transformers: The Movie'' got its first, full professional DVD release from Kid Rhino. This edition, labelled a "Special Collector's Edition", is the first to feature remastered video and audio, and several special features, including storyboards and an interview with [[Vince DiCola]]. Rhino concurrently released this version on VHS, sans extras.
*In 2001 in the UK, Sony Wonder released their own much-delayed DVD version of the film. It was the UK version of the film, but included Spike's swear. However, the release was burdened by badly interlaced video, though it notably included the [[Omni Productions]] dub version of the ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]'' episode "[[Four Warriors Come out of the Sky]]" as an extra. This version (including the ''Headmasters'' episode) was simultaneously released on VHS.
*The movie was released on DVD in Australia in 2003 by [[Madman Entertainment]], using the same video as the Maverick version, but distinguished by some nifty new cover art by [[Don Figueroa]], and special features not seen on other editions, such as ''[[Stan Bush|The Touch]]'' music video and 80s TV spots.
[[File:Tftm uk covers.jpg|thumb|The UK poster art (left) has been the most common DVD and VHS cover in its home country, but the Ultimate Edition featured new art by Andy Wildman (right).]]
*After acquiring the license to release ''Transformers'' DVDs in the UK, [[Metrodome]] focused on completing their run of series box sets before turning their attention to the movie properly, releasing only a cheap budget DVD of the UK version through Prism Leisure with no extras, and a [[PlayStation|UMD]] of the same version.
*In 2005, Metrodome released ''Transformers: The Movie - Reconstructed'', a new version of the film designed to expose as much of the animated picture as possible. This, however, only resulted in exposing the rough, unfinished edges of the animation, and an overly pale remaster was compounded by excessive interlacing due to an unnecessary NTSC to PAL transfer. This, coupled with a 5.1 remix from [[Magno Sound & Video]], featuring the same extra sound effects that they added to Rhino's season box sets, made this release both controversial and disappointing to many. This was the first time that the US version of the movie was released in the UK, and the first to feature the US poster art as a cover (although a Silverscreen store exclusive version of the disc included a reversible cover with the UK poster art as well). Extras include trailers, TV spots, the character biographies from the Madman release, a looped version of the Lion ''Transformers'' theme on the main menu, and a subtitled version of "[[Four Warriors Come out of the Sky]]".
[[File:Tftm sony covers.jpg|thumb|Sony's covers, by Don Figueroa.]]
*For the movie's 20th anniversary in 2006, new license holder [[Sony|Sony BMG]] released a two-disc special edition of the film, featuring both a high-quality widescreen remaster and the original fullscreen version, audio commentaries from crew and fans, several new featurettes interviewing those involved in the movie's production, storyboards, TV spots, American and Japanese commercials and more. Most notably, this version included the first Western release of "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", albeit silent and unsubtitled, featuring only audio commentary. Also very notable is that this version includes an actual deleted scene from the animated film as an extra, though it is more of interest as a curiosity than anything it actually contains, being an approximately 2-second-long aerial view of the Autobots running towards the critically damaged Optimus Prime. This release featured two covers by Don Figueroa: one is of the '84-'85 cast that appear in the movie, and one is of the movie's new characters, available either as a lenticular hologram that switches between the two, or as a reversible sleeve with the images printed on either side.
[[File:Tftm madman covers.jpg|thumb|Madman's 2003 DVD cover (left), and their 2007 Special Edition cover (right).]]
*Delayed a bit to coincide with the hype for the 2007 [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]], Metrodome also released a two-disc "Ultimate Edition" with a different widescreen master. Like "Reconstructed", this version used the US edition of the film, but this time, the UK version was also included, in fullscreen, on the second disc. Extras include TV spots, commercials, the Madman biographies, storyboards, commentary, "Scramble City" (with audio and subtitles), featurettes with [[Flint Dille]] and [[Peter Cullen]], and more. The double-disc edition was sold in a steel case featuring new art by [[Andrew Wildman]], with the UK poster art adorning the standard case inside. Various store exclusives were available, including postcards from Play.Com, a reversible cover with the US poster art from HMV, art cards from Virgin Megastore and [[posters]] from Woolworths and [[Toys"R"Us]]. It was also available in an extra-less single-disc version. This version was premiered at the Mid Ulster Film Festival in Ireland which was the only cinema showing of the remastered version of the film to date.
[[File:ShoutFactory TFTM BluDVD.jpg|thumb|Shout! Factory's 2016 Blu-ray cover.]]
*The film was released in Full HD 1080p on Blu-ray in the UK in October 2007. The Blu-ray is not region-locked, so it will play anywhere in the world. It features a 2.0 soundtrack, 5.1 Dolby Digital track, and a full bitrate DTS 5.1 track. The master used was the same used by Sony for their US DVD. Sadly, there are no extras on the DVD. The version of the film on the Blu-ray is the US one, complete with curse words.
*Madman produced their two-disc special edition through some collaboration with Metrodome, and consequently it features much of the same content, with additional extras taking the form of The Touch music video and a bonus episode of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''. This release again features cover artwork by Don Figueroa, specifically the cover of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' adaptation.
*For the film's 30th Anniversary, and after being out of print in the US for 10 years, the film was rereleased on Region 1 DVD and given its first Region A Blu-ray release on [[September 13]], [[2016]] by [[Shout! Factory]]. Both versions are sourced from a brand-new 4K transfer which underwent extensive color-correction and remastering, and a Steelbook packaging variant of the Blu-ray was also made available.<ref>[https://www.shoutfactory.com/film/action-adventure/the-transformers-the-movie-limited-edition-30th-anniversary-steelbook The Transformers: The Movie Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Steelbook]</ref> The Steelbook Blu-ray was released in the UK by [[Manga Entertainment]] as a limited edition on December 12, 2016, followed by a standard edition release a year later.
*On September 27, 2018, Fathom Events screened the movie at select theaters in the United States. The movie was preceded by an interview with [[Travis Knight]] and [[Hailee Steinfeld]] and a preview of a scene from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', and followed by a short featurette of Stan Bush discussing the music he contributed to the movie and performing acoustic versions of ''The Touch'' and ''Dare''.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/08/01/1986-transformers-movie-hitting-theaters-one-night-only-369314 1986 Transformers Movie Hitting Theaters One Night Only!]</ref> Cineplex would later show the movie in Canadian theaters on October 4.
*For the 35th anniversary, Shout! Factory produced the first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of the movie — presented in widescreen only — and a remastered fullscreen 1080p Blu-ray. Feature-length storyboards and the Stan Bush featurette from the 2018 Fathom Events screening were added as new bonus features. The two discs were first made available in a limited edition SteelBook with four art cards on [[August 3]], [[2021]]<ref>[https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-transformers-the-movie-35th-anniversary-limited-edition-steelbook?product_id=7636 The Transformers: The Movie [35th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook]]</ref>; a wide release in standard packaging followed on [[September 28]]<ref>[https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-transformers-the-movie-35th-anniversary-edition?product_id=7668 The Transformers: The Movie [35th Anniversary Edition]]</ref>, as did a third set comprised of the new fullscreen Blu-ray and a widescreen DVD<ref>[https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-transformers-the-movie-35th-anniversary-edition-1?product_id=7667 The Transformers: The Movie [35th Anniversary Edition]]</ref>. Cover art for the new releases was created by [[Matt Ferguson]].
**Region B versions of the Shout! Factory 35th Anniversary discs were distributed by Funimation and released on [[October 25]], and an additional collector's edition set was made exclusive to Zavvi, packaging the 4K and Blu-ray discs with an art book, poster and six art cards.<ref>[https://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-transformers-the-movie-35th-anniversary-zavvi-exclusive-4k-ultra-hd-limited-collectors-edition-includes-blu-ray/13169855.html The Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary - Zavvi Exclusive 4K Ultra HD Limited Collectors Edition (Includes Blu-ray)]</ref> Zavvi also partnered with Ferguson to release a line of art prints and apparel featuring his cover art.
*Fathom Events once again returned the film to select theaters on [[September 26]]–[[September 27|27]], 2021, accompanied by a set of [[The Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary Stop Motions|stop-motion comedy videos]] inspired by the film.

==Television broadcasts==
Following a segmented, five-part broadcast during [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 5|the fifth season of ''The Transformers'']], the complete feature film was aired on American television in 1989 via Fox stations. Air dates and times were June 17 at Noon, July 30 at 11 A.M. and September 2 at 10 A.M. Of course, this was the language-edited video release from Family Home Entertainment.

The movie was aired on [[Hub Network|The Hub]] on February 18, 2012, following [[Orion Pax, Part 1|the Season 2 premiere]] of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' on what was called "Transformers Mega Saturday". Uniquely, this version combined the European opening narration with the US scrawl-free opening credits, muted the two swear words (rendering the lines as "It isn't even dented! ...What do we do now?!" and "Open... ''Open!''"), used the European closing narration at the end, and sped up the scroll of the end credits to cut it down for time, ending the lyrics of the [[theme song]] around the beginning of its second verse ("Strong enough to break the bravest heart..."). Subsequent re-airings on The Hub aired this version of the movie.

The American television airing of the feature film adds one extra sound effect, and it has never been heard in any other release. During the scene when Arcee is racing to jump aboard the departing Autobot shuttle, there is a distinctive sound effect when she jumps. In all other releases there is no sound effect.

A July 4, 2014 Hub broadcast of the movie markets it as ''Transformers: The Animated Movie'', distinguishing it from that computer animation/live action [[Transformers (film)|hybrid film]] with the similar title made two decades and one year later.

==Notes==
*According to [[Buzz Dixon]], Hasbro's decision to kill off Optimus Prime was actually an attempt to maintain some brand-storytelling parity with ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', as Dixon had just convinced them to allow the death of [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] in ''{{w|G.I. Joe: The Movie}}'' and both films were in production at the same time.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20151215034944/http://www.joeheadquarters.com/interviews_dixon.shtml</ref>

*After reading [[Ron Friedman]]'s [[The Transformers: The Movie (first draft)|first draft]] of the movie's script, [[Flint Dille]] and [[Jay Bacal]] hastily wrote and proposed a script of their own, "[[The Secret of Cybertron]]", which later informed the cartoon five-parter "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]". Elements of this script also supposedly made it into the finished film, but no copy of the script has ever surfaced.

*This film was the last professional performance by [[Orson Welles]], who died only a month later. According to production materials shown at [[BotCon 2000]] by Tim Finn, the voice recording sessions for ''The Transformers: The Movie'' were done on [[September 10]] and [[September 11|11]] of 1985. Welles died on [[October 10]] of that same year. It has often been speculated that Unicron's last line ("Destiny… you cannot destroy my destiny!") was recorded by another actor—possibly [[Leonard Nimoy|Nimoy]]—because it sounds different than the other lines. This speculation has been quashed by statements by Transformers voice director [[Wally Burr]].<ref>http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/60-astrominutes/wally-burr/wally-burr-3.html</ref>
[[File:Windcharger wheeljack otp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Uncle Owen! Aunt Beru!!]]

*With the exception of Starscream and possibly Shockwave, only the Autobots suffered fatalities in the movie. All of the other "dead" Decepticons from the Autobot City battle were rebuilt into Galvatron's new troops, and although more Decepticons were shown taking heavy damage and suffering huge casualties while fighting Unicron, their identities and their final condition are uncertain. Additionally, both Starscream and Unicron survived in the post-movie series in some form or another. Shockwave's death in the finished film is highly uncertain, although in the script it is fairly strongly implied. Regardless, Shockwave was originally intended to appear in the immediate post-movie story "Five Faces of Darkness", serving in the role that was ultimately given to Blitzwing, before an internal [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] memo clarified that his character had been dropped from the series.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bid3TK_q2HxH7NR5MDAlGsKe5AlcbBnU/view Partial outline of "Five Faces of Darkness", covering Parts 3 to 5]</ref> Shockwave does make some miscolored appearances in crowd shots in later cartoon episodes, but these are probably examples of the fairly common animation errors in those episodes.

*Somewhat ironically, though only three of the original eighteen Autobots — [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] — are definitively shown to have survived the movie, two would quite literally never be heard from again: [[Scatman Crothers]] passed away (though this didn't stop Jazz from making any number of background cameos) while Casey Kasem [[Casey Kasem#Notes|quit the show early in the third season]]. Fate's finger is fickle indeed.

*The Dinobots spend the majority of the film in their dinosaur modes, a practice that would eventually carry into season 3 of the cartoon. Swoop is the only one to spend extended amounts of time in robot mode, due to the anatomical issues of walking in a flight-based mode. However, there are some instances where they're briefly shown in robot mode for blink-and-you-miss-it moments, for no reason whatsoever. Additionally, despite his constant presence among the Dinobots, Sludge has no lines in the film at all.

*Unicron's roars in the movie were stock vocalizations originally created for Marvel Productions' 1982 ''The Incredible Hulk'' animated series and performed by voice actor Bob Holt, who voiced the [[Hulk]] in that show. Holt otherwise never voiced a character in the Marvel/Sunbow Transformers series (although he was a regular member of the ''{{gb|Challenge of the GoBots (cartoon)|Challenge of the GoBots}}'' cast as the original voice of [[Cop-Tur (GoBots)|Cop-Tur]]), and had passed away the year before ''The Transformers: The Movie'' was released in 1986. Thus, Unicron has the distinction of featuring ''two'' posthumous performances for the same Transformers character in a single production.

*[[:File:TFTM-MaybeBeachcomber.jpg|A robot resembling Beachcomber]] appears alongside Spike and the Autobots inside Unicron seconds before Daniel blasts the acid cover. Whether this was actually meant to be Beachcomber or just coincidental coloring is unknown, but regardless, Beachcomber shows up alive and well in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]".

*Pieces of music from the movie would later be used in the [[Commodore 64]] version of ''Turrican''. For instance, basically unaltered bits of "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWFx-Go6Y6A Escape]" make up [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6jjpwpDVNY Subsong Two of the game's title theme].
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===Foreign names===
*''German:'' '''''Transformers: Der Kampf um Cybertron''''' ("Transformers: The Battle for Cybertron", TV airings only)
*''French:'' '''''La Guerre des Robots''''' ("The War of the Robots")
*''Japanese:'' '''''トランスフォーマーザ・ムービー''''' ("Transformers: The Movie")

==External links==
*[https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3212281345/weekend/ ''The Transformers: The Movie''{{'}}s box office domestic gross]
*[https://sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/mp-4034-transformers-movie-sunbow.html ''The Transformers: The Movie'' outlines, scripts, storyboards, concept art and model sheets]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20211021062746/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/movie/movie.html ''The Transformers: The Movie'' Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20080426020409/http://www.tftm.net/ ''The Transformers: The Movie'' "Unofficial Fansite", an extremely thorough site about the movie] (archived)
*[http://zobovor.tripod.com/transformers_the_movie_bloopers.html ''The Transformers: The Movie'' bloopers]

==References==
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Transformers (2023 comic)

2024-08-12T03:27:50Z

BNSF1995: /* Notes */

{{disambig3|Transformers}}

[[File:Transformers 2023 1 cvr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You don't have to be the greatest Prime ever. You just have to be the greatest you.]]

'''''Transformers''''' is an ongoing comic series from [[Skybound Entertainment]] that debuted on [[October 4]], [[2023]]. The series is the first ''Transformers'' title released under Skybound, following previous publisher [[IDW Publishing]]'s loss of the license in [[2022]], and is part of the [[Energon Universe]], sharing continuity with Skybound's ''[[Void Rivals]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' comics.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Transformers'' issues:|content=
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|#1]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|#2]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 3|#3]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|#4]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 5|#5]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|#6]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|#7]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 8|#8]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|#9]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 10|#10]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|#11]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|#12]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|#13]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|#14]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 15|#15]]
}}

==Overview==
While coping with the loss of his [[Jimmy Witwicky|older brother]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and his girlfriend [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] discover the derelict ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' spacecraft, just as the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s inside are reactivated. As the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] civil war resumes on [[Earth]] and [[human]]ity is forced to reckon with alien invaders, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his few remaining troops must band together to protect this new world and its people from the Decepticon threat.

==Creative team==
The series is written by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]], who also draws the first six issues; [[Jorge Corona]] joins the series as artist starting with issue #7. Colors are provided by Johnson's longtime collaborator [[Mike Spicer]].

==Collections==
* '''''Transformers Volume 1: Robots in Disguise''''' ([[May 8]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177 
** Collects issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct market exclusive:''' ISBN 978-1534327726 By [[Jonboy Meyers]]. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.
*** '''Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse exclusive:''' By [[Matthew Allison]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Comics Etc. exclusive:''' By [[Stewart McKenny]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Gotham City Limit exclusive:''' ISBN 978-1534327771 The Decepticons, by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Things from Another World exclusive:''' ISBN 978-1534327887 By [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]]. Limited to 400 copies.

* '''''Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' ([[November 27]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270 
** Collects issues #7–12.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V1 DM Variant.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Jonboy Meyers]]
File:Transformers 2023 V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
</gallery>

==Awards and nominations==
===2024 Eisner Awards===
* Best Continuing Series '''(WINNER)'''
* Best Writer/Artist - Daniel Warren Johnson '''(WINNER)'''
* Best Lettering - [[Rus Wooton]]; shared nomination with 10 other series, including ''Void Rivals''

==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is Red, Rumble is Blue.]]
* Prior to the comic's release, groundwork was laid for the series in the [[Void Rivals issue 1|first issue]] of ''Void Rivals'', which featured a guest appearance by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Notably, Skybound's acquisition of the license had not yet been formally announced at the time, with the aforementioned Jetfire appearance acting as a surprise reveal.

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Fortress Maximus (RID)

2024-07-09T04:16:06Z

BNSF1995: /* Robots in Disguise (2001) */

{{faction|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Fortress Maximus}}
:''Fortress Maximus is an [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] [[Titan (group)|Titan]] from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]].''

[[File:Bravemax giant.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Friend to all children! But not a giant turtle.]]
'''Fortress Maximus''', also known as '''Brave Maximus''' (ブレイブマキシマス Bureibu Makishimasu), is a colossal Autobot guardian hidden on [[Earth]] to protect the planet from evil. Immense in strength, unmatchable in firepower and impregnable in durability, Fortress Maximus's only weakness is his compassion for children.

Fortress Maximus does not appear to be sentient in and of himself, but rather, is controlled by [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]]. Even Cerebros himself does not make his own decisions, instead operating on a tri-lateral recognition program that defines the actions he will take. Cerebros on his own will only respond to an Autobot energy signature, and when combined with Fortress Maximus, will react only to the bio-energy of human beings. To prevent his power being used for evil, his recognition program operates on "harmonic resonance," which allows him to sense the intentions of those that would command him. He will not follow commands of an evil or self-serving nature; consequently, due to their worldly innocence, human children are particularly adept at controlling him.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Blum]] (English), [[Masayuki Kiyama]] (Japanese)|[[Oleg Kutsenko]] (Russian), [[Wan-gyeong Seong]] (Korean), [[Pietro Mário]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

[[File:Bravemax city.jpg|left|thumb|...Well, actually, if he keeps sitting in green liquid, he might become a giant turtle.]]
[[File:Bravemax head.jpg|thumb|And I'll form the head!]]
Fortress Maximus was hidden on [[Earth]] eons ago in order to protect the planet, slumbering in stasis beneath the surface of the planet, where [[Metro City]] would come to be built. {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} The various keys that would enable his reactivation—the [[O-Part]]s, the [[Orb of Sigma]], and his [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] component, [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]]—were scattered across the globe and sealed within ancient structures, suggesting that ancient human civilizations had some hand in the process. {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}} {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}} Although his existence went on to slip into the realm of legend amongst most of the populace on Cybertron, certain high-ranking Autobots and Predacons were well aware of the truth behind the story, and, in the mid-20th century, a team of six Autobots were sent to Earth to reactivate Maximus, {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} only for their ship to crash into the mountain that would come to be known as [[Castle Peak]], trapping them all in stasis. {{storylink|The Decepticons}}

Around the beginning of the 21st century, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] leader [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] was dispatched to Earth by the Predacon Council to acquire Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} Attacking the [[International Scientific Symposium]], he captured archaeologist [[Kenneth Onishi|Dr. Kenneth Onishi]], {{storylink|Battle Protocol!}} whose research had led him to discover the trail that led to Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|The Secret of the Ruins}} The Predacons' battles with their [[Autobot]] enemies steadily led to the discovery of several O-Parts, which fell into Autobot hands. {{storylink|The Ultimate Robot Warrior}} {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}} The Autobot craft in Castle Peak, however, was uncovered by Megatron, who co-opted the Autobots within into [[Decepticon]]s, led by [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. {{storylink|The Decepticons}}

While tunnelling beneath Metro City, the [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] found themselves affected by a strange energy field that caused them to hallucinate and fight amongst each other, eventually forcing them to withdraw. Investigating, the Autobots discovered that the cavern beneath the city contained Fortress Maximus, and that the energy field was a defense mechanism designed to keep away any intruders. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} Exposure to Maximus's energies reawakened Scourge's memories of his original mission to reawaken the fortress, but his Decepticon programming twisted the mission; he now sought to acquire Maximus's power for himself. As [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] held him off, the Build Team relocated Maximus—in his city mode—to a concealed structure in the middle of Metro City, hiding him from their enemies. {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}}

[[File:Human Element Maximusautobots.jpg|left|thumb|I forgot that I am supposed to kill enemies, not friends!]][[File:Bravemax megastar.jpg|right|thumb|Clash of the Really Big Hands]]
During this battle, Doctor Onishi was freed from the Predacons, {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} and equipped the Autobots with tracking devices that allowed them to quickly and easily acquire all the remaining O-Parts. {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}} United, the O-Parts led to the [[Orb of Sigma]], resulting in a battle that ended with Megatron's seeming demise. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} The Orb in turn led to [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]], whom the Decepticons and Predacons—now led by Scourge—were able to capture. Having discovered the hiding place of Fortress Maximus, Scourge utilised the Autobot portion of his energy-signature to activate Cerebros, who then brought Fortress Maximus online. Maximus, however, proceeded to run wild, stomping his way through Metro City unheeding of Scourge's commands. When the Autobots' human ally [[Koji Onishi|Koji]] called out for him to stop, he obeyed. Transforming back to city mode, Maximus vanished beneath the Earth, and the villains absconded with Cerebros once more. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}}

Realising that Koji had been able to control Fortress Maximus because he was human, Scourge amplified the portion of his bio-signature that was [[Kelly (RID)|human]]. Thus, when Maximus reappeared in the [[Sahara|Sahara desert]], Scourge was able to fully seize control of the giant Autobot once more. In response, the Autobots gathered a mass of human children together to override Scourge's command of Maximus. {{storylink|The Human Element}} Deciding that he required a human of his own to control Maximus for him, a case of mistaken identity led Scourge to kidnap Koji's friend [[Carl (RID)|Carl]]; nevertheless, Maximus was successfully activated and piloted by Carl when he resurfaced in a jungle. By this point, Megatron had returned—having actually been upgraded to Galvatron by the power of the Orb of Sigma's pyramid—and Scourge chose this moment to reveal his treachery, ordering Fortress Maximus to crush his former leader. However, Carl's selfish desire to defeat the villains himself and show up Koji caused Maximus to power down, and the Autobots arrived in time to save him and finally rescue Cerebros from Galvatron's forces. Fortress Maximus, however, vanished once more. {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}}

[[File:Bravemax finalburn.jpg|thumb|left|Ka-BOOM!]]
With the Autobots having acquired a full understanding of Fortress Maximus's activation protocols thanks to Cerebros, their base was then attacked by the Predacons and Decepticons, the latter having been reprogrammed back to loyalty by Galvatron. In the midst of the ensuing battle, [[Wedge (RID)|Wedge]]'s selfless courage and determination to defeat Galvatron resonated with Cerebros, and he summoned and activated Fortress Maximus. Galvatron combined with his ship, the ''[[Megastar]]'', and battled with Maximus directly, but was defeated when Maximus unleashed his Maximum Firepower attack and blew the ship to smithereens. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}}

[[File:The Final Battle Fortressmaximus.jpg|thumb|...He was so ugly that everyone died. The End.]]
Galvatron survived the barrage, however, and restored his strength by affixing himself to Maximus and draining the giant robot's energy, supercharging himself. {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge}} [[Omega Prime]] proceeded to challenge Galvatron to a final battle at the [[Earth's core]]. Koji, meanwhile, contacted as many children as he could, instructing them to send their energy to Fortress Maximus to re-power him; Maximus absorbed and re-channeled the energy to Omega Prime, manifesting in the form of the [[Matrix Blade]], which Prime used to finally defeat Galvatron. With the Predacons and Decepticons at last beaten and captured, Fortress Maximus transformed to starship mode and transported the villains back to Cybertron to be incarcerated at the [[asteroid prison colony]]. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
{{CRnote|Fortress Maximus|[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Generation 1 Fortress Maximus]]|Brave Maximus}}
=====''Legends'' comic (1)=====
When [[Vector Sigma]] granted the [[Dimensional Patrol]] the new [[Neo Brave Maximus]], [[Cerebros (RID)|Plasma]] and [[Emissary (RID)|Brave]] were transferred to it. The old Brave Maximus was given to the [[Autobot]]s on [[Earth]], with [[Master (RM)|Master]] and [[Zebres]] as control units and [[solitarium]] as a power source. {{Storylink|LGEX Scourge Prologue}}

=====''Robotmasters''=====
After taking the Predacons to prison, Brave Maximus returned to Earth. When construction of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] began in 2003, Maximus formed the core of the fortress. Later, in 2004, Maximus (also known as "Autobot Base" at the time) had his central systems re-written to comply with the new [[solitarium]]-based enhancements made to Autobot City. {{storylink|Japanese Generation 1 cartoon timeline|2007 TakaraTomy timeline}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Robotmasters (comic)|Robotmasters web prose}}}}

=====''Kiss Players''=====
[[File:KPMaximus1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Continuity, shmontinuity.]]

[[File:KPBraveMax.jpg|100px|thumb|"Kiss Players? Oh slag, there goes the planet."]]
In 2007, after a year-long anti-Transformer campaign by the [[Earth Defense Command]], the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] singing group went on a tour to help improve human-Transformer relations. It was while they were visiting Brave Maximus—now apparently separated from Autobot City again—for a performance that the mysterious [[Sparkbot]]s suddenly appeared and demanded that the human group members kiss them. When they complied, they and Maximus were all whisked away on a whirlwind tour of time and space, with Maximus serving as their transport and base as they collected fragments of the so-called "[[AllSpark|Allspark]]" from famous Autobot and [[Maximal]] leaders through Transformer history. {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 1}} Notably, he did not demonstrate any signs of intelligence or independence during the journey. {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 2}} {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 3}}

Near the end of the adventure, while being piloted in pursuit of a mysterious golden hand that had taken several Allspark fragments, Maximus accidentally struck the "Wall of Time". With its passengers scattered across dimensions, Maximus was hurled back in time four million years and crash-landed on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. His planetfall was observed by a group of Cybertronians who had migrated there, and their leader, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] used the technology of Brave Maximus to refine his own "Headmaster" theory, creating [[Transtector]]s, including his own gigantic one, Battleship Maximus. {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 5}}

Meanwhile, after briefly adventuring in [[Aurex 103.10 Alpha|another universe]], the Kiss Players returned to their home dimension and accompanied [[Primus]] back through time to prehistoric [[Earth]]. There, it was revealed that they had not been collecting fragments of the Allspark, but portions of the scattered lifeforce of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. Resurrected by the Sparkbots, Unicron was then destroyed by Primus and his lifeforce was sealed deep within the planet. {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 5}} The heretofore unknown origin of Brave Maximus was then revealed when Primus created him {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}} to serve as the eternal guardian of Unicron's lifeforce. {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|Kiss Players}}

=====''Legends'' comic (2)=====
During his stay in the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], Fortress recalled his discovery of Brave Maximus's wreckage as well as the deactivated remains of Zebres and Master within, and how these events led to the creation of Transtectors and the Battleship Maximus. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

=====''Unite Warriors''=====
At the trial of the [[Commando (RID)|Commandos]], the Autobots of the post-[[Cybertron Alliance]] era recounted how the Commandos were originally sent to the past to reactivate Brave Maximus. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Viron 704.08 Gamma]], [[Omega Prime]] and Fortress Maximus put an end to the universal consumption campaign of [[Unicron]], a seemingly non-singularity Transformer warlord who had united his consciousness with [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/28}}

===Toy bio continuity===
In [[Viron 102.0 Beta]], Galvatron, having been upgraded into "Megatron Megabolt", gained control of Fortress Maximus, the Autobots' secret defense base. However, Optimus Prime, with the aid of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] the Protector, eventually emerged victorious over Megabolt Maximus. {{storylink|Megatron (RID)#Megabolt|Megatron Megabolt toy bio}} {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}

===Shell Game continuity===
In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], Brave Maximus was rendered inert when [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]] killed the [[Emissary (RID)|Emissary]]. New Decepticon leader [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] created [[Megabolt]] from [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]]'s remains to hijack Brave Maximus, but [[Unicron]]'s abduction of Megabolt prevented this from coming to fruition. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}}

==Toys==
===''Car Robots''===
[[File:RID Fortress Maximus toy.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Dammit, I'm just a redeco.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Brave Maximus''' (Cybertron Base, [[2000]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-027'''
:*''Accessories'': Radar scope

:''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)#Japan|Car Robots]]'' Brave Maximus is an extensive [[redeco]] of Generation 1 [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Toys|Fortress Maximus]], essentially replacing much of Fortress's lighter colors with darker ones to create a sort of "city at night" deco. The retail release of Brave Maximus did not include all of Fortress Maximus's accessories, missing his two hand guns, [[Cog (G1)#Toys|Cog]]'s components, and the two [[Master Sword]]s.

:Despite this, Brave Maximus retains all of Fortress Maximus's functionality, being able to transform from his 22 inch tall [[robot mode]] to battleship mode to city mode and back again. In city mode he features a rotating radar, a jail cell, a working elevator that leads to a button-activated car launcher, and two manual car launchers on his arm-ramps. The [[Spychanger]]s are the only figures from the toyline that interact with him particularly well, although his two arm-ramps can also launch the Autobot Brothers. In particular, the Spychanger toy of [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] fits in the robot's control room perfectly, allowing you to replicate the scenes from the cartoon, as well as actually providing an "evil" figure to lock in the jail cell. Of course, Spychanger Scourge wasn't part of the ''Car Robots'' toyline, and Brave Maximus wasn't part of ''Robots in Disguise'' (see below). Still, Japanese fans were eventually able to buy chibi-Scourge the way they buy many US-"exclusive" toys, as a "[[USA Edition]]" in its American packaging.

:The back of Brave Maximus's instruction leaflet features a color play mat that the city connects to for use with other ''Car Robots/Robots in Disguise'' toys.

:In 2003, "Braver Maximus" was released in [[South Korea]] by [[Sonokong]]. This release unfortunately has the central tower's Autobot symbol sticker pre-applied upside down (oops!).

:This mold was also used to make [[Grand Maximus#Toys|Grand Maximus]] and Cybertron Base.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/BraveMaximus/fortressmaximus.htm More information on Brave Maximus at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron City''' (Campaign prize, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Head Robo", "Mini Robo", "Photon Rifle", "Mini Laser Rifle", "Radar Scope", "Laser Space Gun"

:A [[Lucky Draw figure|campaign prize]] version of Brave Maximus, titled "Cybertron City", was promoted as a prize for the "Your Room Is a Cybertron Base! Campaign" (君の部屋がサイバトロン基地だ！キャンペーン) that ran from [[March 16]] to [[June 30]] in 2000. It includes redecoes of Fortress Maximus's accessories that were not included in the general release (sans Master Swords), and is packaged with a redeco of Cog characterized as [[Gadep]].

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Fortress Maximus''' (exclusive import, <s>[[August]] [[2002]]</s>, <s>[[April]]/[[May]] [[2003]]</s>)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Cerebros" Headmaster unit, "Emissary" large Headmaster unit, mini laser rifle, radar scope

:In May [[2002]],<ref>[https://tformers.com/article.php?sid=323 "RiD Fortress Maximus Hasbro Release" announcement by TFormers on May 14, 2002]</ref> [[Hasbro]] began to solicit a United States release of ''Car Robots'' Brave Maximus as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Fortress Maximus. The toy was to have been exclusive to six retailers: FAO Schwarz would have been its sole brick-and-mortar retailer, while the other five were online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020527185502/http://www.transfandom.com/ Transfandom.com's May 16, 2002 report on the RID Fortress Maximus retailers], retrieved May 27, 2002 (archived link)</ref> ActionFigureXpress,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020908045901/http://www.actionfigurexpress.com/actionfigurexpress/transformers.html Transformers Action Figures section on ActionFigureXpress featuring the order link for "Transformers Robots in Disguise Fortress Maximus"], retrieved September 08, 2002 (archived link)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020604021847/http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4226&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 Action-Figure.com's May 15, 2002 report that ActionFigureXpress will be carrying ''Robots in Disguise'' Fortress Maximus], retrieved June 04, 2002 (archived link)</ref> Marz Distribution,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020607193538/http://www.marzdistribution.com/insideMarz/moreinfo.cfm?ID=TF-26563-0900 "Takara Fortress Maximus" preorder page on Marz Distribution], retrieved June 07, 2002 (archived link)</ref> Total Science Fiction (A.K.A. Robobase),<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020607224548/http://www.totalsciencefiction.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=tsf&Product_Code=084000 "Robots in Disguise Fortress Maximus" preorder page on Total Science Fiction], retrieved June 07, 2002 (archived link)</ref> and [[Entertainment Earth]].<ref>[https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/transformers-fortress-maximus/ht26563 "Transformers Fortress Maximus" order page on Entertainment Earth] (still active to this day, but not available to purchase)</ref> Product copy from ActionFigureXpress indicated that this release would have been sold in its original Japanese ''Car Robots'' packaging,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Huge 2 foot tall robot/city/defense fortress triple changer. Comes with a mid-sized Transformer robot/computer console that changes into the head of the large robot, then the mid-sized robot's head turns into a smaller robot. Arsenal of secret reveal weaponry in all modes. Ramps and "garages" and storage areas in city mode for use with many different scales of cars. Featured prominently at the end of the cartoon series of in Robots in Disguise. Shipping in original Japanese packaging! Rereleased by Hasbro.|link=https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/tEkfJxIWaaw/m/SbnTFnDofLwJ|name=TJMD|site=alt.toys.transformers|title=''Robots in Disguise'' Fortress Maximus product description from ActionFigureXpress|year=2002|month=05|day=15}}</ref> with those sold by FAO Schwarz possibly having had English-language sticker labels applied to said packaging based FAO's retail practices with imported toy items at the time.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The FAO Schwartz in the Mall of America has this cool thing going on. They import and sell japanese Sentai Robos, slap on a gold sticker that says it's an exclusive, in original japanese packaging, of next year's Power Rangers Zord. It sounds like this is the same deal. Japanese overstock. Which is cool, in some ways.|link=https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/tEkfJxIWaaw/m/TI5ueEqdOpgJ|name=Derik Smith|site=alt.toys.transformers|title=|year=2002|month=05|day=16}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not to toot my own horn, but I had hypothesized that Fort Max might see an exclusive release to FAO, since they're one of the few toy chains willing to handle such expensive items, and Hasbro has dealt with them before. They've also carried Power Rangers exclusives in similar Japanese-with-English-stickers packaging.|link=https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/dW44WDDmD6M/m/UfJPmRtQDL8J|name=Trixter|site=alt.toys.transformers|title=|year=2002|month=05|day=25}}</ref>

:Fortress Maximus was originally solicited for release in [[August]] [[2002]], but the toy's failure to pass the [[For safety reasons|standard industry drop tests]] put its release on hold, as confirmed by Hasbro employee [[Andrew Frankel]] at [[BotCon 2002]], who still hoped for the toy to see release the following year.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Fortress Maximus is delayed due to "drop test" reasons. Apparently, when they drop him from a height onto the floor, he can break and leave sharp points sticking out. Old molds don't stand up to today's safety standards. They hope to release him next year, when the plastic problems are resolved.|link=https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/V2kIeApEFTY/m/NYBoa1PWRY8J|name=Chris R Leazer|site=alt.toys.transformers|title=More notes about the Hasbro panel|year=2002|month=07|day=27}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=Speaking of Fort Max, the man responsible for getting the cool exclusives out to the USA (RID Scourge, Air Attack Optimus Primal Supreme, etc) said the big holdup with FM is the failure of performance in the drop test...someone in the audience was under the impression that a drop test involved injury to a child upon which FM fell! It actually refers to damaging pieces, sharp ends, impaling projectiles that might occur if the toy fell onto the floor and shattered...so it is on hold till it passes...|link=https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/Puh2n60rUkI/m/z2YGlytp1YcJ|name=cmq|site=alt.toys.transformers|title=[BOTCON] the big BotCon 2002 report - SPOILERS|year=2002|month=07|day=31}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=Fortress Maximus has been delayed for failing to pass Hasbro's new drop
test-any broken pieces will leave sharp edges that could potentially harm
children.|link=https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/x1pgPmXoe28/m/dqb-A-3KIQEJ|name=Suspsy|site=alt.toys.transformers|title=Susp's Botcon Report Pt. 2|year=2002|month=08|day=04}}</ref> In line with this delay, the Hasbro product code assigned to the figure suggested a new planned release for Spring [[2003]], between [[April]] and [[May]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The exclusive RID Fortress Maximus that never was had the product code number 26563 assigned to it, which puts it right between the Target exclusive Dreadwind & Smokejumper two-pack (product code number 26562, released ca. April 2003) and the KB Toys exclusive Destructicons (assortment number 26564, product code number for Destructicon Scourge 26565, product code number for Destructicon Bludgeon 26566, released ca. May 2003).|link=https://www.allspark.com/forums/threads/robots-in-disguise-2001-appreciation-thread.173/post-115311|name=Nevermore|site=The Allspark Forums|title=Robots in Disguise (2001) Appreciation Thread|year=2024|month=02|day=25}}</ref> By [[September]] 2002, however, the figure's release was confirmed canceled.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021013120130/http://www.americandreamcomics.com/index.php?itemid=503 American Dream Comics & Collectibles announces on September 23, 2002 the cancellation of ''Robots in Disguise'' Fortress Maximus, as confirmed by Hasbro employee Paula Sacchi], retrieved October 13, 2002 (Archived)</ref> In [[2006]], Frankel elaborated at [[unofficial conventions|Iacon One]] that the drop test failure was met not only by the figure but also the packaging, which "couldn't take this beating."<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The "drop test" we heard about for RID Fortress Maximus has an additional element that hasn't been discussed previously: drops done in-package. It wasn't all that clear at the panel, but he later clarified it for me. The drop test we heard about before, where the toy has to not break in dangerous ways, is indeed done. But they also drop packaged toys to see how damaged the box gets, whether the toy gets damaged inside, whether it gets knocked out of position so it won't be in the bubble in the right way, etc.. The Fort Max packaging couldn't take this beating, and that was at least one contributor to the reason he wasn't brought over here.|link=https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/BH-7ZTkL4KM/m/OhSsQyBSm1kJ|name=Steve-o Stonebraker|site=alt.toys.transformers|title=[IACON ONE] Iacon One report!|year=2006|month=07|day=12}}</ref> Other likely contributors to the cancelation were the fact that FAO Schwarz (the ''only'' US brick-and-mortar toy retailer at the time that could have carried such a large, big-ticket item) was already on the decline by 2003, having closed many of its stores before declaring bankruptcy later that [[December]] (as of 2024, only six FAO Schwarz stores are still open, including the one at Rockefeller Center in [[New York City]] with the giant piano made famous by the Tom Hanks film ''Big''); the fact that, by late 2002, ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' no longer had a presence either on television or at mass retail, having long since been succeeded by ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Transformers: Armada]]''; and the fact that Hasbro had switched their attention to the release of a ''different'' big-ticket item that was planned to be the centerpiece for ''Armada''—Supreme class [[Unicron/toys#Armada|Unicron]]—which would have already been in development by late 2002 and whose thunder would have likely been stolen by the release of the much larger Fortress Maximus coming just two-to-three months ahead of Unicron's [[July]] 2003 release.

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===''Robotmasters''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Base''' (Contest prize, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' "Zebres" Headmaster unit, "Master" large Headmaster unit, Brave's "Mini Laser Rifle", radar scope

:First Prize in a ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' contest where only 10 were awarded, Cybertron Base is completely identical to the retail-release ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Car Robots]]'' Brave Maximus toy, down to what accessories are lacking from the other incarnations of the mold, coming only with the two head-robots, a radar dish and the gun for the mid-robot. His head modules are renamed [[Zebres#Toys|Zebres]] and [[Master (RM)#Toys|Master]].

:Cybertron Base was shipped in a fairly plain white box, and came with newly-printed instructions. He ''also'' came with exactly the same paperwork packet as ''Car Robots'' Brave Maximus, including unchanged instructions, a ''Car Robots'' catalogue, and the Brave Maximus bio card. What with all these similarities, Takara's decision to consider the "Cybertron Base" of ''Robotmasters'' as the same character as ''Car Robots'' Brave Maximus in their [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon timeline|2007 timeline]] makes a lot of sense.

==Notes==
* According to the toy's profile card, Brave Maximus's [[robot mode]] is 350 meters tall (1,148 feet).
* Most websites list [[Steve Kramer]] as Fortress Maximus due to the fact that he provided the voice of Cerebros, but from the small number of lines he actually speaks, it does not appear to be Kramer behind the microphone.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Brave Maximus''' (ブレイブマキシマス ''Bureibu Makishimasu''), '''Cybertron City''' (サイバトロンシティ ''Saibatoron Shiti'', "Autobot City"), '''Cybertron Base''' (サイバトロンベース ''Saibatoron Bēsu'', "Autobot Base")
*''Italian:'' '''Fortezza Maximus'''
*''Korean:'' '''Braver Maximus''' (브레이버맥시무스 ''Beureibeo Maeksimuseu'')
*''Portuguese:'' '''Fortaleza do Poder''' (Brazil, "Fortress of Power")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jùwúbà Fútè''' (巨无霸福特, "Extremely Gigantic Fort")
*''Spanish:'' '''Fortaleza Máxima''' (Latin America)

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot bases]]
[[Category:Autobot starships]]
[[Category:City Transformers]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Kiss Players Autobots]]
[[Category:Robotmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) Autobots]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) locations]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]

Optimus Prime (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 '''Optimus Prime''']] has received the largest number of toys for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character, a testament to the character's enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.

Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime's ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys into a separate article which can be found '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]'''.

==''The Transformers''==
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser Blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime's chest/drivers' compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].

: Prime's [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime's laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck's central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer's roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime's rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.

: The toy started life as the Takara ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Battle Convoy" toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy's components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.

[[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just ''one'' Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]

: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the ''Diaclone'' version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for ''Diaclone'' and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time. Prime's fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun's silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck's metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered. Roller and the Combat Deck's drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.

: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara's original release of Prime featured a ''Diaclone''-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.

: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]'s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.<ref name="3mb" /> On top of that, the Italian release of "Commander" by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].

: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|''Transformers'' movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in "[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]" mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special "Movie Edition Certificate" and a round sticker that read " Movie . Edition . Transformer" with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered ''particularly'' rare.

: Over twenty-plus years, there have been a ''bajillion'' releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.

: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new "[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]" in 2007.

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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy vs. Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VSX'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.

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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He's not leaving! He's right behind you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Good Bye Convoy''' (Multi-pack, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.

: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar ''Diaclone'' "Powered Convoy DX" giftset that packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.

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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (City Commander, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{note|Ultra Magnus' inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' issue "[[The War Never Ends]]".}}

: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.

:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Powermaster, 1988)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head

: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US ''Transformers'' line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy's release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime's vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.

: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.

: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger "Super Optimus Prime" figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer's torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime's trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime's chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn't require the standard Prime toy's legs to be unlocked.

:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).

:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.

:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]
*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the "[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]", a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime's upper legs.

:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive "New Year" reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the ''[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]'' toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Original Optimus Prime''' (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro's European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]". Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually ''identified'' as a "Classics" figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity's sake.

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*'''Convoy''' (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers' 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.

:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed "[[Lucky Draw figure]]" (see below).

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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn't a clone.]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. ''Everything'' about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]
*'''Convoy Gold Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure's silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.

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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]
*'''Super Convoy''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-307X'''
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys ''R'' Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar '[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]' color schemes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad
:Labeled "2002 New Year Special", this Japanese-exclusive "Special Specification" (特別仕様 ''Tokubetsu Shiyō'') of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the "Goodbye Convoy" edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including ''both'' versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.

:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' "Battle in Space" 2-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...''AND'' MUNKY?]]]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.''' (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver." (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.
::*''[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for ''The Artist''.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK'''<ref>Or "Ver. Black Camo," in ''[[Transformers Generations 2012]]''.</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO'''<ref>Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads "01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO".</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, "Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

::*''[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]
*'''Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy''' (<s>2019</s>)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right)

:Released as part of the "Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project" kickstarted by TakaraTomy and ''[[TV-Kun]]'', this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.

:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.

:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]fst until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.

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===''Transform Jr''===
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[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's kid brother.]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.

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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]
*'''3 Heroes Set''' (multipack, 1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a "Hero" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]].

*'''5 Years of Leaders Set''' (multipack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer

:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw "5 Years of Leaders" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.
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===''Return of Convoy''===
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[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 1991)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'' part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized "Microcarrier". [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime's teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy's vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle.

: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.

: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the ''Transformer'' toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier's treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus's base mode, powering his moving elevator.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps

:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his "simulated head lights" and "wind shield panels" were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]'s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.

: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[1993]], [[1994]])
**''Accessories'': laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (light blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, sound and lights module

:The first ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy is a [[redeco]] of the original Generation 1 figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus's name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow "Autobot" [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg.

:''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories, as well as two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade]. Second, he comes with an electronic "sound and lights module" that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus's back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime's hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud "I am Optimus Prime!". The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg.

:How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since. As G2 Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the "Try Me!" feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1994)
**''Takara name'': '''Convoy'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-1'''
**''Accessories'': gun, 2 rockets

:[[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the ''Generation 2'' line. He transforms into a Kenworth truck of unknown model which defies Optimus convention by being one continuous unit, rather than the traditional cab-and-trailer combo. Decals form the windows of a faux truck face to represent his chest, featuring both his name and what appears to be a [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|life support readout coming alive towards the end]]. In addition to a small gun, he is armed with a large missile launcher, which can fire a rubber-tipped rocket by means of a bellows which you slam your fist down on to produce a puff of air. The launcher is accessible in both modes, ending up mounted on his right forearm in robot mode; the bellows is attached via a rubber hose and cannot be disconnected, but stores on the figures's back when not in use, as do the rockets. A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).

:This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[1995]])
**''Takara name'': '''Battle Convoy'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name "Laser Rod Optimus Prime") transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words "Optimus Prime Octane" on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other "[[Laser Rod|Laser]]" toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab's roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.

:In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime's cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).

:Prime's trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively ''bristling'' with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a "ripple-fire" missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base's main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.

:This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], sans electronics. The following year, it was released by Hasbro as Black Convoy's [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]] counterpart, Scourge, with retooled discs that lacked the Autobot insignia and a blunted sword, again sans electronics. Following this, the next use of the mold was planned to be ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]], which ended up being canceled. The modified Scourge tooling was also used when Laser Prime was reissued by Takara in 2006 with a modified deco ([[#G2reissue|see below]]), and for the e-HOBBY exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]] that accompanied the reissue's release, with electronics restored. In 2015, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Year of the Goat]]'' Optimus Prime, another repaint version, comes with partially transparent plastic torso.

:In addition to being the most popular Generation 2 figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular Transformers toy ''ever'', back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (''Hasbro release'')]]
[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(''Takara release'')]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Gun

: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a ''Hot Wheels''-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: The plastic colors are a "solid" version of Firecracker's color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)

: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).

: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the "T" on the hood... and yes, he's labeled "Optimus Prime" in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character ''not'' being named "Convoy" in Japan.

: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Gun, 2 rockets

: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released.

:The packaged samples feature a "traditional" color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual ''red'' mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.

:Since much of the advertising for the ultimately unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the "Heroes" assortment, "Combat Heroes", Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of "Hero" Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as "Combat Heroes" compared to the original "Heroes" releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release's color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name "Hero" (rather than "Combat Hero") to Optimus Prime's name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.

:A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased ''Generation 2'' items.

::*''[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]
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*'''General Optimus Prime''' (Auto Roller, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Four missiles
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

: "General" Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]] in green, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]'s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|"Sgt. Hound"]] Auto Roller. General Optimus Prime would have transformed into a dump truck, and would've had an [[autotransformation]] gimmick.

: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle Convoy''' (reissue, [[2006]])
**''ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:This reissue of the original ''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for ''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge, lacking the sculpted ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sported a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime's chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime's cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.

:This version of the mold was used to create the e-HOBBY exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus, and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'' text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!
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==''Beast Wars''==
{{Note|Very early in the life of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline (before the debut of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}

*'''Optimus Primal vs Megatron!''' (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-6'''[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
:The first ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a ''Beast Wars'' mini-comic.

:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that's just Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "spinal swords", 4 "mega-blast missiles", "mace whip"

: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped "mace whip" he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled "mega-blast missile" launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded "mega-blast missile cannons"/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year ''Beast Wars'' toys, a battle mask/"[[mutant head]]" could be deployed over his robot head.

:Takara released the toy as part of their ''Beast Wars'' line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.

:Just like Optimus Primal's basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into ''Beast Wars Reborn''/''Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary'' versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from ''[[TV Magazine]]'', only ten awarded), red and gray (''TV Magazine'' again, but only ''one'' awarded), and blue-fur (a ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' design-contest prize, only five awarded).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that's not right...]]
*'''Amazon Showdown Special Version''' (1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-S1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of "Megaligator"]], this redeco of "Convobat" takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first ''G-2'' Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus "C-ROM", as in "Cybertron", get it? Huh? And Megatron has the "D-ROM"? See what they did there?

:The toy's [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.

:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first ''Beast Wars'' commercial]], and a coloring game.

: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin's blog]''
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle, 2 missiles

: Available only at [[KB Toys]], ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It's easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism.
:For ''Machine Wars'' Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Like the other four large Machine Wars figures, no guide exists in the instructions to show how said stickers should be applied. Also not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside. On a minor note, the redeco eliminates all [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold plastic]] from the toy, making it much more durable than Thunder Clash's original release.

: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always "off the edge" of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.

: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, but the release was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q Robo''==
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]'' Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/02'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:This version of ''Choro-Q Robo'' Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2002/2012)
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a Toys"R"Us exclusive. It was ''mostly'' identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy's smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck's firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures' firing missiles. This release also had the trailer's launching feature removed.

:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the "Commemorative Series" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original ''Commemorative Series'' release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 ''Chronicle'' two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 ''Universe'' release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot's shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara's ''Encore'' version and Hasbro's ''Universe'' 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left & right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left & right)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}

:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys"R"Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai's partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form "Apex Armor". As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime's new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.

:The figure was re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the "Commemorative Series II" label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the "Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!" call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words "battle" and "super" being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named "Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor", but simply "Optimus Prime", with Apex Bomber's existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''ID Number:'' '''0'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]

:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]", which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime's fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other ''Transformers Collection'' reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime's rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''9'''

:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn't find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 01A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster

:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.

:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number "GTF-01B". It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Version)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:''Smallest Transforming'' Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave ("Wave 2.5"), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare "chase" figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (White)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF X-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the ''Smallest'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't you guys ever get along?]]
*'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (multipack, 2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''VSX'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 "VSX" giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.
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==''Mini Toy Shop Collection''==
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'Cause we got a li'l ol' convoy, rockin' through the night...]]
*'''Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''01'''

:At about 2/3 the size of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara's blindpacked ''[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]'' line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including ''Transformers'', ''[[Microman]]'', ''[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]'', ''[[Choro-Q]]'' and others. Both of Prime's modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. ''(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|''(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime'''/'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the ''Transformers'' brand. So successful was the figure that ''ToyFare'' magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for "Best Toy Ever".<ref>[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]</ref>

:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime's traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.

:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character's traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime's fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime's Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].

:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.

:Takara's version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to "complete" Prime's truck mode, Takara's release differed from Hasbro's by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked "battle damage" paint applications Hasbro included on the figure's shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.<ref>[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o's OTFCC 2004 notes]</ref>

:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a "Perfect Edition" (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-branded "[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]". The mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and "[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]", representing one of many drones built in Prime's image, rather than Prime himself.

:In ''[[Transformers History Collection]]'', a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for ''Masterpiece'' Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime's arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]
*'''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer

:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime's [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]", when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.

:The figure comes packaged in the standard ''Masterpiece'' Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It's not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold ''Masterpiece'' Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]''

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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]
*'''Convoy Perfect Edition''' ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:For this re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy's Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure's chest chips more easily than past editions. The red paint on the cab is also a slightly lighter color than on MP01.

:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro's 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.

:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.

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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]
*'''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4S'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe

:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' anniversary line honoring the "future era" of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the ''Masterpiece'' Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in <s>blacks and greys</s> ''very'' low-saturated reds and blues, representing ''his dead body'' from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''—but don't worry, kids, it's actually a "sleep mode", according to the figure's name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes "Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010" on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes "C1 - ####/2010" with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.

:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.

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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end ''some'' day...]]
*'''Convoy Last Production''' ([[March 26]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1L'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage

:"Convoy Last Production" was the final re-use of the ''Masterpiece'' toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words "LAST SHOT" in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy's back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro's "[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]" of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character's original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next ''Masterpiece'' toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would "soon be reborn".

:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and "MP-01L" on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader's head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier "Sleep Mode" release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.

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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}

:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a "perfect new model" on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent ''Masterpiece'' toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode's cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy's legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.)

:Many of the small features and electronics of the original ''Masterpiece'' mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy's trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy's right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller's seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy's trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy's gun or pull Convoy's trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy's weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.

:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.

:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the "Long Life Design" award which the ''Masterpiece'' line won that same year.<ref name="lldaward">[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]</ref> This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].

:''See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].''
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE ver.)''' ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10A'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won't go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother's clone, if he even has a mother...]]
*'''Convoy Mode "Eva"''' (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]

:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the ''[[Transformers × Evangelion]]'' crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.

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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn't enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)''' (2015-11)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10R'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**Included with '''[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]'''

:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).

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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What's the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you're reading this, BAPE.]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)''' (2017)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10K'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom's waiting for you.]]
*'''Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)''' ([[February 28]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-711'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine

:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy's shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.

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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]
*'''Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)''' ([[March 15]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10ASL'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]
*'''Convoy Ver.3.0''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]

:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand's 35th anniversary, ''Masterpiece'' "Convoy Ver.3.0" is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market ''Transformers'' toy until ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]'s $575 price tag was announced.

:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck's base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]'s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character's original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen's clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.

:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head's rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer's removable undercarriage.

:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]".

:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).

:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary ''Masterpiece'' releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he'll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro's online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences' unfamiliarity with Japanese ''Transformers'' media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.

:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.
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*'''Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)''' ([[March 26]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10DC'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.
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*'''Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)'''(light grey plus light gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)''' (black plus shocking green and gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)''' (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)

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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-57'''
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of "Convoy", made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode.

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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[February]] [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44S'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head

:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Masterpiece'' MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of "[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]", featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original ''The Transformers'' toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). These accessories are the same as MP-49, but now includes the Transformers power base stand adapter. New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with ''The Transformers'' Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release.

:This redeco has noticeably different tolerance changes, with the joints being much tighter than both MP-44 and MP-49. Also unlike MP-49, the entire figure is painted albeit in a lighter, more resistive coat compared to MP-44. The "round head" was given blue eyes (a change from the promotional photos). With the adjusted tolerances in mind, the clips that hook the leg-stored cab panels into the gas tanks have been removed.

:Instead of the standard "Convoy" of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the "Optimus Prime" name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.
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==''Robotmasters''==
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, "G1 Convoy" (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy's other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.

: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure's "Convoy Gun" (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with ''Robotmasters'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.

: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm shiny!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy + DVD''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Also in the first wave of ''Robotmasters'', this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the ''Robotmasters'' cartoon, "[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm blacky!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy Limited Black Version''' (2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser

: Available only via mail-order through ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, the "Limited Black Version" of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Calamity Defenser" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally ''Shattered Glass'' Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: When ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children's coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. The winning entry was a... ''startling'' mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of "Crayola Convoy". As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on "Crayola Convoy" at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]''
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==''Universe'' (2003)==
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won't they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Spy Changer, 2004)}}</ul>

: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Spy Changer" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably "budget" chains like Family Dollar, marked them as ''Universe'' product.

: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Welcome to The Past!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Orion Pax''' (2-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''67'''
:*''Accessories'': "Barrelroller" robot/"electromagnetic lift handle", "laser rifle"

: This ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup's 2005 reissue]] in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]''. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]".

: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release's gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector's Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.

: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion's best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.

: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] ''[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]'' line, and also the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' "A Hero Is Born" double pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''
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==''Hybrid Style''==
*'''Convoy''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''insanely'' detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a ''Transformers'' figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we're being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.

:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime's shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime's accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime's interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster's ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime's chest. The Combat Deck's artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone's guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime's gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]", and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime's weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Purchase of a ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy.

:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|''Platinum Edition'']] line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]''

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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02B'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads

:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy features the traditional "[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]" color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the ''Generation 2'' toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure's regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first ''Generation 2'' issue]].

:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate ''Generation 2'' version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.

:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]
*'''Convoy Black Gold Version''' (November 25, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers

:Available ''only'' in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above.
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==''Alternators''==
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[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don't come with a creepy girl...]]
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''21'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-22'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.

:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure ''not'' as Prime, but as his ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' toyline (see below).

: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the ''Alternators'' line (''Binaltech'') in 2008. ''Binaltech'' Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all ''Binaltech'' figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.

:This sculpt was also used to create ''Alternators'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Convoy's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]
*'''Convoy × Melissa''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, "[[Surfblade]]" surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that ''Kiss Players'' Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the ''Alternators'' figure's bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime's traditional bumper.

:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his ''Alternators'' figure, Prime comes with the "Surfblade", a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the ''Kiss Players'' figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver's seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, "[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]]."

:This set was originally intended to be released under the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' line, as "Black Convoy meets Marissa", but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he ''is'' a car... in a car ''crash''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster]], display stand

:Released in the first wave of ''Titanium Series'' 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book "[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]". Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage.

:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.

:As a ''Titanium'' figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]
*'''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron''' (two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:This [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''Titanium'' two-pack includes the previously-released ''War Within'' Optimus Prime figure along with the ''War Within'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].

:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the ''Titanium'' "Cybertron Heroes" figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.

:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.

:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the ''Classics'' toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.

:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]]
*'''The Ultimate Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: This ''Classics'' Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara's ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning "power punch" action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button "unlocks" the spinning mechanism; pull ''hard'' on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.

:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique ''Classics'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced "[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]" DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Bonus Value" version with two randomly selected members of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'']]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and ''again'' in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.

:This figure was later ''also'' made available without redeco as part of the "Leader for the Ages" two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'']] ("Special Edition", below), ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' ("Sons of Cybertron", below) and [[#United|United]] (below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand

: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his ''[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]'' figure. It replaces the original's metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.

:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia's crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro's in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: "Autobots, transform and roll out!", "I want you to make a special run to Autobot City," "Megatron must be stopped!", "All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck," and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.

:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy's ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' promotion, intended to be used with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the "Last Production" run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, ion blaster, trailer

:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara's 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.

:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime's differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure's fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' release of Prime a few years prior.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable ''yet stylish'' jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed ''Transformers'' products, ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' Convoy transforms into a ''shoe''. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime's feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he's wearing himself!

:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.

:This figure was, in fact, the ''only'' mold in the ''Sports Label'' line. It was redecoed into the "Marine Free" version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create ''Sports Label'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's secret Magnus cosplay.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version'''
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:A redeco of the first ''Sports Label'' Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck ''looks'' like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain't.
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime's rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro's subsequent 25th Anniversary release.

:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime's shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure's shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, ''Encore'' Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.
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==''Music Label''==
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[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn't you? I bet you don't even ''own'' an iPod...]]
*'''Convoy —playing iPod speaker—''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the "Marine Version" of Prime from the ''[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure's fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime's stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime's blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].

:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn't have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm gonna call you Peanut.]]
*'''Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Designated "Optimus Prime" rather than the traditional Japanese "Convoy", this figure is a redeco of the previous ''Music Label'' Convoy figure into the character's traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime's sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three "Optimus Prime" logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime's face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original ''Music Label'' Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.

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[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]
*'''{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the ''Music Label'' Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the "Love Dream Happiness" tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008" logo of the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box" boxset, which was released some months after he was.
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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line's ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of ''Transformers'', respectively. The movie Prime is designated "2007 Optimus Prime", while the ''Classics'' figure is dubbed "1984 Optimus Prime" (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).
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==''Diablock''==
*'''Diablock Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01''' ('''Mecha Builder Vol.03''')[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can ''rebuild him''. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand ''Diablock'' Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets. The ''Diablock'' figure, however, easily outstrips the ''Built to Rule!'' sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes ''without'' having to be partially disassembled and put back together first.

:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, ''Diablock'' Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime's face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy's yellow eyes.

:The figure's [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, ''Diablock'' Convoy's noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A "laser rifle" in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[March 13]], 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''C-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since ''Henkei!'' toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, ''Henkei'' Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.

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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy Clear Version''' ([[June 19]], 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:This redeco of ''Henkei'' Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname "Crystal Convoy" among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of ''Henkei'' Convoy's regular packaging.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]
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*'''Convoy''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.

:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.

::*''[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=12878&dispsize=600&start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]''

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*'''Convoy''' (<s>2008</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|"black" redeco]] of ''Henkei'' Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.<ref name="blackgentei1">[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=9553&dispsize=800&start=0 Gallery of the unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei'' black Convoy at TFormers.com.]</ref>

:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy's packaging, still named "Convoy" but now labeled as part of the ''Gentei! Gentei'' range of exclusives.<ref name="blackgentei2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei!'' black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.</ref> Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!

:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' line.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Series'': G1
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other "straight" reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro's assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively ''anemic'' in comparison with the original toy, this Prime's red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara's ''Encore'' release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.

:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|"More than Meets the Eye"]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the ''Transformers'' [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: "I am Optimus Prime!", "Autobot, transform and roll out!" and "Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.

:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys"R"Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class===
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[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)
**''ID Number:'' '''SE-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:"Special Edition" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue ''and'' black plastic. He came in special "book box" style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, display stand

: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]
*'''Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]''' ([[February 26]], 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing ''Alternity'' fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].

:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

:''Alternity'' Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed "Vibrant Red" (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create "[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]" (representing not Optimus Prime, but ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and ''Alternity'' [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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*'''Convoy [Vibrant Red]''' (February 26, 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''

:"Vibrant Red" ''Alternity'' Convoy is a redeco of the "Ultimate Metal Silver" figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sons of Cybertron''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Machine gun turret/rifle

: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, the "Sons of Cybertron" set includes a redeco of the 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' "Ultimate Battle" pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).

: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].

: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's simultaneously-available ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line's Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 "Autobot Alliance" event in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].

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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU'LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' subline's [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.

: This figure was redecoed and retooled into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''Transformers'' Deluxes (the second and final wave of ''Reveal the Shield''), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he's part of ''Reveal the Shield'' and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also ''very'' articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed ''and'' [[Swivel joint|hinged]].

: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.

: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually ''breaking'' on either location thus far.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and ''Timelines'' [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into ''Timelines/Shattered Glass'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Masterpiece Optimus Prime''' (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}

: The Hasbro [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer's interior. Roller is now blue.

: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys"R"Us "Limited Edition" figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.

: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under ''Generations'' co-branding.

: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Sword (running change variant only)

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "dollar store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath's sword accessory.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron ''is'' G1!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode''' ([[December 25]], 2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN-01'''
**''Accessories'': "Assault rifle"

: The first toy in TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic "armored truck". He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].

: This mold was also used to make ''United'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won't retract. Now buy me.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (December 25, 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy's ''United'' toyline is another redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, ''United'' Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.

:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his ''Classics'' figure.

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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[March 26]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-22'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]" sword

:The third ''United'' Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro's 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline, itself an homage to Prime's ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|"Laser" form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro's orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original's sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the ''Generation 2'' original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than ''Generation 2'' ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release.
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn't be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There's like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] "evil Optimus Prime" guys in their ranks.]]
*'''Black Optimus Prime''' ([[June 16]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|''Prime'' Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|''Gentei! Gentei!'']] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.

:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime's [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 2)]''
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==''Chronicle''==
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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 & Movie Sōshireikan Set''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer

:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the ''Encore'' release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release).

:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in ''Dark of the Moon''. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.

:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime's robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro's then upcoming ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' reissue of the figure.

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[[File:EZCollectionChronicleConvoyToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:A ''veeery'' slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prime replaces that figure's rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of "EZ Collection" blindpacked figures.
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]
*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:The '''Reveal the Shield''' Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.
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==''Kre-O''==
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime ''Kre-O'' toys.}}
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even ''thought'' about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]
*'''Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.

: We say "intended", because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it's wound up being made available in ''loads'' of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the ''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]'', and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children's comic, ''[[Doctor Who]] Adventures'' (but not the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you'll note!).

:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31143'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''

: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.

:This is one of the few ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "small" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6085'''
**''Pieces'': '''41'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His "normal" helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O Star Trek'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand

:Available only with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]'', Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon's gun. The transparent block which he can hold has "KREO" written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]
*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''43'''
**''Acessories'': Optimus rifle

:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.

:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys"R"Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the "Transformers Exhibition" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].

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[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to <s>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]</s> Succeed]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely To Succeed
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]

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*'''Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)''' (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]'s "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S" [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).

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*'''Brick Box''' (2016)
**''Set Number'': '''B2963'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus Rifle

: Released in the third wave of "Brick Box" sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to make whatever with.

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===Battle Changers===
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus' pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B0715'''
**''Pieces'': ''89''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Changers", this version of Optimus Prime is a ''severely'' built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.

: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.

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*'''Optimus Prime VS Megatron''' (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B1506'''
**''Pieces'': ''198''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, trailer
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is ''largely'' the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new "double harness" piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped "flag" part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there's the additional trailer, which doesn't have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely "connects" to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus's right leg.

:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.
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===Mini-Con Combiners===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster
:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''1'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|''EZ Collection Gum'']] Convoy is another redeco of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]''-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of "metallic" (aka "slightly glittery/glossy") plastics, and is absolutely ''coated'' in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco's black.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Generations''==
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==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B003'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''410'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''850'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''370'''
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with "trailer", with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.

:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro's "[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day" 2012]], slightly altered by a "Toy Fair 2012" sticker applied to the cardback.

:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''920'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''450'''
***''Sword strength'': '''280'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime's repair bay.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''835'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''505'''
***''Sword strength'': '''275'''
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in "trailer", which was omitted in the final product.

:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Battle for the Matrix" Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''330'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''315'''
***''Sword strength'': '''995'''
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, ''really'' good Sword stat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets
***''Fist strength'': '''820'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''405'''
***''Sword strength'': '''390'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy ''Generation 1''-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''370'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''945'''
***''Sword strength'': '''310'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Polar Assault Team" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher
***''Fist strength'': '''565'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''325'''
***''Sword strength'': '''725'''
:Available only with the ''Bot Shots'' Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Dragon Track" Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''BeCool''==
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Trailer (Optimus Prime)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B03'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Trailer" is practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' "Battle for the Matrix" Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters "Zzz..."

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original ''Bot Shots'' Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.

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*'''Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B12'''
:"Garbage Truck" is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the ''Bot Shots'' Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word "cleaning" in both English and Japanese.

:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.
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[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a "jimmy" and a White, I've been passing everything in sight]]
*'''Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS02'''
:This Trailer is identical to the original ''BeCool'' Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from ''Bot Shots'' redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.
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==''GT''==
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[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' ([[May 25]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''GT-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Impact Wrench Gun", [[Misaki]] race queen figure
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' "GT-R Prime" is a heavy retool of ''Alternity'' [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the ''Alternity'' toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the "Optimus Rifle" on the ''Transformers GT'' website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all ''GT'' toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.

:GT-R Prime's packaging points out that he can be fitted into ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime's trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.

:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other ''Transformers GT'' toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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==''FJ Cruiser × Transformers''==
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]
*'''FJ Optimus Prime''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' spare tire/axe
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle's spare tire. The vehicle mode's body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version's guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack.

:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime's rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.
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*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron''' (Ultimate Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.

:Optimus' sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of ''Timelines'' [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist
:Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic "energy axe". His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]'s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of ''Hero Mashers'' [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, only molded to remove that toy's missile-launching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Mom said it's ''my'' turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]]."]]
*'''Electronic Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''22'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left & right winged "launchers", left & right armor boots
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic ''Hero Mashers Transformers'' toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is ''almost'' identical to the above "Battle Upgrade" toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version's finger-pointy one.

:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they're plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]'s gear, notably a very ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''-esque shield.

:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots' "knee" guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other ''Hero Mashers'' toys with much larger footprints.
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==''EZ Collection'' (2013)==
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[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I'm the one you actually want. Except that you're gonna import it.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG01'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Optimus Prime is ''yet'' another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.
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==''Bearbrick''==
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[July 17]], 2014)
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Transformers'' (campaign item)==
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[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]].

:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a "Kids Walk" event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the "Transformers Celebration 2014" midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys"R"Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the "Transformers Expo" event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo's preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy (Jodai)''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], "Convoy (Jodai)"—''jodai'' (初代) meaning "first generation"—is a redeco of ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.

:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].
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==Optimus Prime Pen==
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]
*'''Transformers Optimus Prime Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, cap/barrel
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.

:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].
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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)
**<s>''Accessories'': Sword</s>
:Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is ''almost'' identical to the ''Transformers'' release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large "CE" mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.

:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Optimus Prime's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the sword.

:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' in selected cinemas.
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, but replacing the name "Generations" with "Authentic Transformers". It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released ''again'', this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.
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==''Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q''==
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], 2014)
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines ''[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]'' and ''[[Choro-Q]]'', this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime's super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic ''Choro-Q'' chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app's controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
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[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world's smallest Optimus Prime!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[January 24]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-09'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|''Alternity'' Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just "Optimus". He comes with a code for unlocking "GTR Optimus Prime" as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:Optimus Prime was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)
**''ID numbers:'' '''QT-19''', '''QTF-04'''
:''Q-Transformers'' Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name "Convoy", in ''Mystery of Convoy Returns''. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

:Convoy was redecoed into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-M'''
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored "Kids' Walk" events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT E]]
*'''Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation''' (02/2015)
**''Accessories:'' Controller/ blasters, memory card, ''Everybody's Golf'' disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, "Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation" transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (''Everybody's Golf'', and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller's four shoulder buttons flip out into ''very'' tiny blasters.
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==''Timelines''==
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''General Optimus Prime''' (BotCon 2015 two-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope
:Available in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Generation 2" 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled ''Generation 2'' [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper & lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.

:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Timelines'' General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Unite Warriors''==
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like ''Unite Warriors'' [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels.

:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso's lower section. The stomach's deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they're somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs.

:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.
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==''Xiaomi / Transformers''==
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Power Bank''' (2017)
**''Accessories'' Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a ''working'' power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the ''Generation 2''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.
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==''au x Transformers''==
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]</ref> ''au x Transformers'' INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.

:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]</ref> For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.

:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]'' (archived)
::*''[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
::*''[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]''
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[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. The figure also includes a display stand.

:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]''
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wanted their cheap figures to be ''slightly'' stylish.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Alpha, 2017)
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2019)
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous ''Authentics'' figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab's rear.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you think the 2017 figure was bad... you now owe them an apology.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2024)
:The first in a new format of ''Authentics'' Bravo figures that use simplified conversions, Optimus Prime changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based ''Rescue Bots'' figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his legs are mostly unpainted ''except'' for his calf-vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme for Prime's legs.

:The toy is first revealed at [https://www.mercadolibre.cl/transformers-authentics-bravo-optimus-prime-figura-de-accion/p/MLC29503566 Mercado Libre], an Argentine e-commerce store.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, "Convoy" is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]'s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the "''fūrinkazan''" kanji from Ryu's belt: 風林火山 ("as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain"). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have "cockpit" areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.

:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging ''inside'' the new Hasbro outer packaging!
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==''Golden Lagoon''==
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[July 29]], 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership.

:Part of TakaraTomy's 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the ''Golden Lagoon'' toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.

:This toy was used to represent '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]''' in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]'' comic.
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==''G-Shock × Transformers''==
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<big>'''''STAR PLATINUM!'''''</big>]]
*'''Master Optimus Prime''' ([[December 8]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a "Pedestal Prime Mode" that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.

:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].

*'''Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]''' (December 8, 2018)
**''Accessories'': 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix

:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren't you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Sold at a ''Generations'' Leader-price point, ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys"R"Us.
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==35th Anniversary==
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': [[December]] [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the ''Vintage G1'' toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the ''Vintage G1'' release.

:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].
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==''Crossover Collection''==
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
* '''My Little Prime''' ([[2020]])
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between ''[[My Little Pony]]'' and other properties including ''[[Ghostbusters]]'', ''[[Power Rangers]]'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.

::*''[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]''
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==Transformers Fan Book==
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)
**''Release Date'': July 2021
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2023)
**''Release Date'': August 22, 2023

:The fourth ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' comes with the "Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version)" toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'']] Core Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the ''Generation 2''-inspired colors used for the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection figure.

:His transformation shares engineering with the ''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime & Bumblebee 2-pack.

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==Robosen Collector's Edition==
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn't your slightly older brother's [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:Robosen's Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between "toy" and "high-end showroom electronics." Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19"-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]].

:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. The truck's front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the "laser rifle's" LED; it's not really a laser, but it's bright. The instructions say don't look straight at it.

:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be "[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]]," but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say "transform." It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: "turn left" to turn left, "move right" to step to the right, or "hero" to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.

:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (''and hundreds!'') of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.

:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it's advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don't cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.

:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.

:In robot mode, Optimus' default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly "breathe" with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.

:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.

:None of the toy's motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.

:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can't really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time.

:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle's LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.

:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but <s>transforming</s> converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don't activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you're sure you know what will happen.

:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent "Christmas" dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.

:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.

:Given this piece's fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can't protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime's knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a ''lack'' of traction.

:The sound effect for Prime's gun is of a distinctly "realistic" machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice</ref>

:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of ''[[Evergreen]]'' Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.

:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role.

*'''Flagship Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as "Flagship Optimus Prime" and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999.

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:"Elite Optimus Prime" is a downsized version of the original (and now "Flagship") Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16" instead of 19" and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original.

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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, ''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.

:This toy was also released in a ''Rescue Bots Academy'' packaging with the ''Classic Heroes Team'' branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].
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==''LEGO''==
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[June 1]], [[2022]])
**''Set Number'': '''10302'''
**''Pieces'': '''1,508'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster]]", "[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]", "[[Energon cube]]", "[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]", [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}

:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO's ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]'' subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro's ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets that preceded it, this ''LEGO'' Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.

:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his "Energon axe" (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink "Energon cube", the "Autobot Matrix of Leadership" (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck's trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we're talkin' about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs!

:To round things out, an ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector's Series|Ultimate Collector's Series]]''-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime's name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.

:Optimus Prime's [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the ''Transformers'' brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime's thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus's famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro's ''Transformers'' [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|"Autobots, ''convert'' and roll out!"]]

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]''
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==''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base''==
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Set'''
**''Release Date'': June 30, 2022
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]"
:This uniquely branded ''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]'s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver "Tenseg Base" which he can attach to, simulating a "floating" pose. Optimus Prime retains ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Kingdom'' Ultra Magnus's blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime's usual [[ion blaster]].

:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn't slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a "[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']]" figure, likely because the figure's box comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece'' branded sleeve.

:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in heroic Autobot red and the other in '''EVIL''' Decepticon purple. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.

:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of ''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]'s short-lived ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.
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==''Canon/Transformer''s==
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]
*'''Optimus Prime R5''' ([[2023]])
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}

:''[[Canon/Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.

:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.

:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==
{{anchor|LunarCruiser}}
[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's space time! Let's settle this one on one!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Lunar Cruiser Prime''' (Voyager, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)
:*''Accessories'': Solar panel/shield, antenna
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main "Designer's Voice Vol.1"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main "Designer's Voice Vol.2"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> (TakaraTomy)}}

: Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyota's "Lunar Cruiser" concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy's own unmanned "SORA-Q" rover, which successfully deployed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in January 2024 (after some delays). The large solar panel can tab onto the tube on the left side of the vehicle, or be folded in half and tucked away inside the vehicle's back end. The round roof-mounted antenna is on an adjustable armature.

: In robot mode, Prime can hold the solar panel like a shield. Both the shield and radar dish can attach to the adjustable "smokestack"-like assemblies on each of his shoulders, leaving his hands free. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers' compartment.

:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:
::* A version identical to the general release.
::* A package including a modular ''Masterpiece'' style stand.
::* A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.
::* A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.

: The campaign opened at 10 AM on [[June 8]], 2023 and ran through midnight on [[July 17]]. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal. This toy was also available through [[Hasbro Pulse]], due to ship on [[June 30]] 2024... but other US-based outlets began shipping them in early March of 2024.

:*''[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]''
:*''[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]''
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==''Missing Link''==
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How you remember your Optimus Prime toy working as a kid.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-01'''
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link">Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''The Transformers'' brand, ''[[Transformers: Missing Link|Missing Link]]'' (styled ''MISSINGLINK'') Convoy's appearance is a direct recreation of the original ''The Transformers'' toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy's [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.

:Although superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. Compared to the original, the toy boasts [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, hinged knuckles, wrist curls, ankle tilts, a deeper forward bend for the feet, double-jointed outward shoulder motion, universal joints at the hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motion), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Unusually, the toy's [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn't the case with this modern update; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights — instead of holes — in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic steps in the original transformation — where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs — instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate plastic components are surrounded by heavy die-cast parts, and the thigh swivels in particular are extraordinarily tight, which makes posing the legs feel ''precarious'' to say the least! We would advise maintaining a firm grip on the red sliding brackets and die-cast hips, as close to the joint being moved as possible, to prevent any excessive leverage being applied.

:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the repair drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[ion blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]") . Roller's wheels and the toy's missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like in the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by the character's animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older "[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]" release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. The ion blaster now features two [[5 mm post]]s to allow him to grip it normally, or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation, and features a revamped sculpt based on the vintage accessory's earlier "thick" barrel variant (which informed the gun's animated depiction). A special chrome-silver mounting piece for the Matrix sits behind the truck windows, but can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller ''[[Diaclone]]'' figures.

:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]] (with the classic real-world "[http://www.ewillys.com/2021/03/16/desert-dog-history-and-ads/ Desert Dog Formula]" brand), [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy ''also'' comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector's [[card]] (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a polystyrene tray. For this release, the illustrator of the toy's original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on the iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Ironically, though the toy is finally capable of reproducing the ''original'' boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the ''new'' pose is impossible!

:Since the trailers are nearly identical in shape, the sound effect module from the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Generation_2|''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy]] is compatible with the trailer of this release, though the module can't connect to Convoy's robot mode back.

:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the ''Missing Link'' toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]], sold under the name Optimus Prime. The toy kept its longer smokestacks and fully-functional firing missiles, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases.

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[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In an undocumented feature, this toy also includes its trailer, updated to be cartoon-accurate by having it vanish entirely into [[unspace|subspace]].]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Edition)''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-02'''
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link"/>

:A more affordable release of the ''Missing Link'' Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy's eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro's contemporaneous ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.

:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.
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==''Reactivate''==
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1| '''Optimus Prime & Soundwave''' (2024)}}</ul>

:*''Accessories'': Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership

: ''[[Transformers: Reactivate|''Reactivate'']]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Optimus Prime).

: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip.

==Notes==
===Before he became Optimus Prime===
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the ''[[Diaclone]]'' originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the "Freightliner" logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.<ref name="diaclonecatalogs">[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.</ref>
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with ''Diaclone'' sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called ''Truck'' (according to the pack-in catalog) or ''Diaclone'' (in the pack-in comic). It's possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called ''Camion Convoy'' as part of their ''[[Trasformer]]'' line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the "[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]" set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];
*Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;<ref name="mbtfs">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ "The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref> there are no less than ''three'' variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;<ref name="3mb">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ "The Three MB Optimus Primes"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref>
*After Hasbro's European division had changed the packaging from "MB" to "Hasbro", the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;<ref name="3mb"/>
*[[GiG]] released the toy as ''Commander'' as part of their ''Transformers'' line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;
*Hasbro reissued the "Original Autobot Leader" toy as part of their European ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line of reissues in [[1991]];
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]] in [[1993]];
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;
*Takara reissued the toy again as ''New Year Special'' version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called ''[[Pepsi Convoy]]''.
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named "[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]", as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the "[[Transformers Encore]]" line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 "Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers"] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.
*Hasbro released the ''25th Anniversary'' gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 ''Universe'' line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the ''Encore'' version as part of their ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the ''Chronicle'' version was available in a two-pack with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older ''Commemorative Series'' packaging.<ref name="25thcomm">[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 "Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime"] at Cybertron.ca.</ref>
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn't had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro's Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:

*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19880604&CC=JP&NR=S63132686A&KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]</ref> The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode's head was also integrated into the trailer's hitch... and lacked a faceplate.

*The second known version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p22, p106</ref> ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider "block head" and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.

*The third version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p106</ref> would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai's sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.

Powermaster Prime's animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version's head drawn on top.
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===Miscellaneous Primes===
[[File:EarlyActionMasterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=.5|]]
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.
*The ''Return of Convoy'' pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as ''Transformers'' was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.
*''Return of Convoy'' catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy's evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.
*The pose used for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]'s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]'s package art.
*On a similar note, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]'s package art is merely edited from ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]'s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.<ref name="nokia">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ "20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad"]</ref> He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, ''most'' of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can't bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)
*''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative ''Classics'' line-up<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref> included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version ''with'' a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.<ref name="sage">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info"] (via [[Joe Kyde]]'s proxy "SAGE2764")</ref> Don Figueroa's [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the ''Classics'' line was even released at retail.<ref name="primecontrol">Leaked ''Classics'' Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]</ref> A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]'s staff in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]''.<ref name="ttinterview">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]</ref> It's unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.
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Optimus Prime (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 '''Optimus Prime''']] has received the largest number of toys for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character, a testament to the character's enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.

Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime's ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys into a separate article which can be found '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]'''.

==''The Transformers''==
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser Blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime's chest/drivers' compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].

: Prime's [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime's laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck's central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer's roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime's rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.

: The toy started life as the Takara ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Battle Convoy" toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy's components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.

[[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just ''one'' Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]

: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the ''Diaclone'' version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for ''Diaclone'' and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time. Prime's fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun's silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck's metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered. Roller and the Combat Deck's drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.

: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara's original release of Prime featured a ''Diaclone''-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.

: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]'s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.<ref name="3mb" /> On top of that, the Italian release of "Commander" by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].

: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|''Transformers'' movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in "[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]" mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special "Movie Edition Certificate" and a round sticker that read " Movie . Edition . Transformer" with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered ''particularly'' rare.

: Over twenty-plus years, there have been a ''bajillion'' releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.

: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new "[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]" in 2007.

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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy vs. Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VSX'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.

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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He's not leaving! He's right behind you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Good Bye Convoy''' (Multi-pack, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.

: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar ''Diaclone'' "Powered Convoy DX" giftset that packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.

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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (City Commander, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{note|Ultra Magnus' inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' issue "[[The War Never Ends]]".}}

: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.

:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Powermaster, 1988)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head

: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US ''Transformers'' line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy's release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime's vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.

: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.

: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger "Super Optimus Prime" figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer's torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime's trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime's chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn't require the standard Prime toy's legs to be unlocked.

:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).

:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.

:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]
*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the "[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]", a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime's upper legs.

:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive "New Year" reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the ''[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]'' toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Original Optimus Prime''' (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro's European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]". Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually ''identified'' as a "Classics" figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity's sake.

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*'''Convoy''' (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers' 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.

:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed "[[Lucky Draw figure]]" (see below).

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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn't a clone.]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. ''Everything'' about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]
*'''Convoy Gold Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure's silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.

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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]
*'''Super Convoy''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-307X'''
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys ''R'' Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar '[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]' color schemes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad
:Labeled "2002 New Year Special", this Japanese-exclusive "Special Specification" (特別仕様 ''Tokubetsu Shiyō'') of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the "Goodbye Convoy" edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including ''both'' versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.

:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' "Battle in Space" 2-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...''AND'' MUNKY?]]]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.''' (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver." (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.
::*''[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for ''The Artist''.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK'''<ref>Or "Ver. Black Camo," in ''[[Transformers Generations 2012]]''.</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO'''<ref>Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads "01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO".</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, "Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

::*''[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]
*'''Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy''' (<s>2019</s>)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right)

:Released as part of the "Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project" kickstarted by TakaraTomy and ''[[TV-Kun]]'', this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.

:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.

:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]fst until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.

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===''Transform Jr''===
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[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's kid brother.]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.

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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]
*'''3 Heroes Set''' (multipack, 1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a "Hero" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]].

*'''5 Years of Leaders Set''' (multipack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer

:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw "5 Years of Leaders" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.
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===''Return of Convoy''===
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[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 1991)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'' part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized "Microcarrier". [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime's teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy's vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle.

: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.

: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the ''Transformer'' toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier's treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus's base mode, powering his moving elevator.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps

:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his "simulated head lights" and "wind shield panels" were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]'s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.

: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[1993]], [[1994]])
**''Accessories'': laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (light blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, sound and lights module

:The first ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy is a [[redeco]] of the original Generation 1 figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus's name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow "Autobot" [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg.

:''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories, as well as two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade]. Second, he comes with an electronic "sound and lights module" that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus's back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime's hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud "I am Optimus Prime!". The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg.

:How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since. As G2 Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the "Try Me!" feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1994)
**''Takara name'': '''Convoy'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-1'''
**''Accessories'': gun, 2 rockets

:[[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the ''Generation 2'' line. He transforms into a Kenworth truck of unknown model which defies Optimus convention by being one continuous unit, rather than the traditional cab-and-trailer combo. Decals form the windows of a faux truck face to represent his chest, featuring both his name and what appears to be a [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|life support readout coming alive towards the end]]. In addition to a small gun, he is armed with a large missile launcher, which can fire a rubber-tipped rocket by means of a bellows which you slam your fist down on to produce a puff of air. The launcher is accessible in both modes, ending up mounted on his right forearm in robot mode; the bellows is attached via a rubber hose and cannot be disconnected, but stores on the figures's back when not in use, as do the rockets. A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).

:This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[1995]])
**''Takara name'': '''Battle Convoy'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name "Laser Rod Optimus Prime") transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words "Optimus Prime Octane" on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other "[[Laser Rod|Laser]]" toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab's roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.

:In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime's cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).

:Prime's trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively ''bristling'' with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a "ripple-fire" missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base's main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.

:This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], sans electronics. The following year, it was released by Hasbro as Black Convoy's [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]] counterpart, Scourge, with retooled discs that lacked the Autobot insignia and a blunted sword, again sans electronics. Following this, the next use of the mold was planned to be ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]], which ended up being canceled. The modified Scourge tooling was also used when Laser Prime was reissued by Takara in 2006 with a modified deco ([[#G2reissue|see below]]), and for the e-HOBBY exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]] that accompanied the reissue's release, with electronics restored. In 2015, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Year of the Goat]]'' Optimus Prime, another repaint version, comes with partially transparent plastic torso.

:In addition to being the most popular Generation 2 figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular Transformers toy ''ever'', back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (''Hasbro release'')]]
[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(''Takara release'')]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Gun

: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a ''Hot Wheels''-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: The plastic colors are a "solid" version of Firecracker's color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)

: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).

: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the "T" on the hood... and yes, he's labeled "Optimus Prime" in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character ''not'' being named "Convoy" in Japan.

: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Gun, 2 rockets

: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released.

:The packaged samples feature a "traditional" color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual ''red'' mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.

:Since much of the advertising for the ultimately unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the "Heroes" assortment, "Combat Heroes", Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of "Hero" Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as "Combat Heroes" compared to the original "Heroes" releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release's color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name "Hero" (rather than "Combat Hero") to Optimus Prime's name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.

:A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased ''Generation 2'' items.

::*''[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]
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*'''General Optimus Prime''' (Auto Roller, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Four missiles
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

: "General" Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]] in green, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]'s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|"Sgt. Hound"]] Auto Roller. General Optimus Prime would have transformed into a dump truck, and would've had an [[autotransformation]] gimmick.

: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle Convoy''' (reissue, [[2006]])
**''ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:This reissue of the original ''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for ''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge, lacking the sculpted ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sported a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime's chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime's cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.

:This version of the mold was used to create the e-HOBBY exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus, and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'' text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!
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==''Beast Wars''==
{{Note|Very early in the life of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline (before the debut of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}

*'''Optimus Primal vs Megatron!''' (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-6'''[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
:The first ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a ''Beast Wars'' mini-comic.

:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that's just Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "spinal swords", 4 "mega-blast missiles", "mace whip"

: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped "mace whip" he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled "mega-blast missile" launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded "mega-blast missile cannons"/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year ''Beast Wars'' toys, a battle mask/"[[mutant head]]" could be deployed over his robot head.

:Takara released the toy as part of their ''Beast Wars'' line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.

:Just like Optimus Primal's basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into ''Beast Wars Reborn''/''Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary'' versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from ''[[TV Magazine]]'', only ten awarded), red and gray (''TV Magazine'' again, but only ''one'' awarded), and blue-fur (a ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' design-contest prize, only five awarded).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that's not right...]]
*'''Amazon Showdown Special Version''' (1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-S1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of "Megaligator"]], this redeco of "Convobat" takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first ''G-2'' Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus "C-ROM", as in "Cybertron", get it? Huh? And Megatron has the "D-ROM"? See what they did there?

:The toy's [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.

:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first ''Beast Wars'' commercial]], and a coloring game.

: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin's blog]''
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle, 2 missiles

: Available only at [[KB Toys]], ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It's easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism.
:For ''Machine Wars'' Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Like the other four large Machine Wars figures, no guide exists in the instructions to show how said stickers should be applied. Also not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside. On a minor note, the redeco eliminates all [[Gold plastic syndrome|gold plastic]] from the toy, making it much more durable than Thunder Clash's original release.

: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always "off the edge" of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.

: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, but the release was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q Robo''==
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]'' Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/02'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:This version of ''Choro-Q Robo'' Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2002/2012)
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a Toys"R"Us exclusive. It was ''mostly'' identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy's smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck's firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures' firing missiles. This release also had the trailer's launching feature removed.

:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the "Commemorative Series" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original ''Commemorative Series'' release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 ''Chronicle'' two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 ''Universe'' release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot's shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara's ''Encore'' version and Hasbro's ''Universe'' 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left & right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left & right)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}

:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys"R"Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai's partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form "Apex Armor". As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime's new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.

:The figure was re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the "Commemorative Series II" label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the "Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!" call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words "battle" and "super" being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named "Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor", but simply "Optimus Prime", with Apex Bomber's existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''ID Number:'' '''0'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]

:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]", which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime's fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other ''Transformers Collection'' reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime's rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''9'''

:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn't find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 01A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster

:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.

:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number "GTF-01B". It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Version)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:''Smallest Transforming'' Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave ("Wave 2.5"), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare "chase" figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (White)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF X-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the ''Smallest'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't you guys ever get along?]]
*'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (multipack, 2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''VSX'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 "VSX" giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.
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==''Mini Toy Shop Collection''==
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'Cause we got a li'l ol' convoy, rockin' through the night...]]
*'''Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''01'''

:At about 2/3 the size of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara's blindpacked ''[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]'' line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including ''Transformers'', ''[[Microman]]'', ''[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]'', ''[[Choro-Q]]'' and others. Both of Prime's modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. ''(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|''(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime'''/'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the ''Transformers'' brand. So successful was the figure that ''ToyFare'' magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for "Best Toy Ever".<ref>[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]</ref>

:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime's traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.

:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character's traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime's fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime's Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].

:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.

:Takara's version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to "complete" Prime's truck mode, Takara's release differed from Hasbro's by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked "battle damage" paint applications Hasbro included on the figure's shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.<ref>[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o's OTFCC 2004 notes]</ref>

:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a "Perfect Edition" (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-branded "[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]". The mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and "[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]", representing one of many drones built in Prime's image, rather than Prime himself.

:In ''[[Transformers History Collection]]'', a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for ''Masterpiece'' Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime's arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]
*'''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer

:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime's [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]", when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.

:The figure comes packaged in the standard ''Masterpiece'' Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It's not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold ''Masterpiece'' Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]''

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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]
*'''Convoy Perfect Edition''' ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:For this re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy's Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure's chest chips more easily than past editions. The red paint on the cab is also a slightly lighter color than on MP01.

:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro's 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.

:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.

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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]
*'''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4S'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe

:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' anniversary line honoring the "future era" of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the ''Masterpiece'' Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in <s>blacks and greys</s> ''very'' low-saturated reds and blues, representing ''his dead body'' from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''—but don't worry, kids, it's actually a "sleep mode", according to the figure's name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes "Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010" on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes "C1 - ####/2010" with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.

:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.

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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end ''some'' day...]]
*'''Convoy Last Production''' ([[March 26]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1L'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage

:"Convoy Last Production" was the final re-use of the ''Masterpiece'' toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words "LAST SHOT" in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy's back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro's "[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]" of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character's original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next ''Masterpiece'' toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would "soon be reborn".

:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and "MP-01L" on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader's head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier "Sleep Mode" release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.

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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}

:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a "perfect new model" on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent ''Masterpiece'' toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode's cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy's legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.)

:Many of the small features and electronics of the original ''Masterpiece'' mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy's trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy's right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller's seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy's trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy's gun or pull Convoy's trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy's weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.

:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.

:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the "Long Life Design" award which the ''Masterpiece'' line won that same year.<ref name="lldaward">[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]</ref> This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].

:''See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].''
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE ver.)''' ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10A'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won't go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother's clone, if he even has a mother...]]
*'''Convoy Mode "Eva"''' (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]

:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the ''[[Transformers × Evangelion]]'' crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.

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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn't enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)''' (2015-11)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10R'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**Included with '''[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]'''

:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).

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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What's the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you're reading this, BAPE.]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)''' (2017)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10K'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom's waiting for you.]]
*'''Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)''' ([[February 28]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-711'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine

:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy's shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.

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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]
*'''Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)''' ([[March 15]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10ASL'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]
*'''Convoy Ver.3.0''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]

:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand's 35th anniversary, ''Masterpiece'' "Convoy Ver.3.0" is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market ''Transformers'' toy until ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]'s $575 price tag was announced.

:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck's base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]'s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character's original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen's clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.

:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head's rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer's removable undercarriage.

:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]".

:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).

:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary ''Masterpiece'' releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he'll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro's online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences' unfamiliarity with Japanese ''Transformers'' media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.

:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.
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*'''Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)''' ([[March 26]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10DC'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.
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*'''Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)''' (black plus vibrant teal)
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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-57'''
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of "Convoy", made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode.

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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[February]] [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44S'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head

:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Masterpiece'' MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of "[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]", featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original ''The Transformers'' toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). These accessories are the same as MP-49, but now includes the Transformers power base stand adapter. New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with ''The Transformers'' Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release.

:This redeco has noticeably different tolerance changes, with the joints being much tighter than both MP-44 and MP-49. Also unlike MP-49, the entire figure is painted albeit in a lighter, more resistive coat compared to MP-44. The "round head" was given blue eyes (a change from the promotional photos). With the adjusted tolerances in mind, the clips that hook the leg-stored cab panels into the gas tanks have been removed.

:Instead of the standard "Convoy" of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the "Optimus Prime" name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.
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==''Robotmasters''==
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, "G1 Convoy" (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy's other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.

: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure's "Convoy Gun" (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with ''Robotmasters'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.

: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm shiny!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy + DVD''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Also in the first wave of ''Robotmasters'', this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the ''Robotmasters'' cartoon, "[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm blacky!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy Limited Black Version''' (2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser

: Available only via mail-order through ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, the "Limited Black Version" of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Calamity Defenser" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally ''Shattered Glass'' Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: When ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children's coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. The winning entry was a... ''startling'' mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of "Crayola Convoy". As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on "Crayola Convoy" at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]''
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==''Universe'' (2003)==
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won't they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Spy Changer, 2004)}}</ul>

: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Spy Changer" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably "budget" chains like Family Dollar, marked them as ''Universe'' product.

: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Welcome to The Past!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Orion Pax''' (2-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''67'''
:*''Accessories'': "Barrelroller" robot/"electromagnetic lift handle", "laser rifle"

: This ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup's 2005 reissue]] in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]''. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]".

: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release's gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector's Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.

: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion's best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.

: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] ''[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]'' line, and also the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' "A Hero Is Born" double pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''
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==''Hybrid Style''==
*'''Convoy''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''insanely'' detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a ''Transformers'' figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we're being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.

:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime's shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime's accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime's interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster's ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime's chest. The Combat Deck's artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone's guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime's gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]", and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime's weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Purchase of a ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy.

:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|''Platinum Edition'']] line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]''

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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02B'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads

:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy features the traditional "[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]" color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the ''Generation 2'' toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure's regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first ''Generation 2'' issue]].

:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate ''Generation 2'' version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.

:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]
*'''Convoy Black Gold Version''' (November 25, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers

:Available ''only'' in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above.
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==''Alternators''==
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[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don't come with a creepy girl...]]
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''21'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-22'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.

:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure ''not'' as Prime, but as his ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' toyline (see below).

: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the ''Alternators'' line (''Binaltech'') in 2008. ''Binaltech'' Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all ''Binaltech'' figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.

:This sculpt was also used to create ''Alternators'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Convoy's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]
*'''Convoy × Melissa''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, "[[Surfblade]]" surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that ''Kiss Players'' Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the ''Alternators'' figure's bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime's traditional bumper.

:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his ''Alternators'' figure, Prime comes with the "Surfblade", a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the ''Kiss Players'' figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver's seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, "[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]]."

:This set was originally intended to be released under the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' line, as "Black Convoy meets Marissa", but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he ''is'' a car... in a car ''crash''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster]], display stand

:Released in the first wave of ''Titanium Series'' 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book "[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]". Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage.

:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.

:As a ''Titanium'' figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]
*'''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron''' (two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:This [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''Titanium'' two-pack includes the previously-released ''War Within'' Optimus Prime figure along with the ''War Within'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].

:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the ''Titanium'' "Cybertron Heroes" figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.

:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.

:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the ''Classics'' toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.

:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]]
*'''The Ultimate Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: This ''Classics'' Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara's ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning "power punch" action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button "unlocks" the spinning mechanism; pull ''hard'' on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.

:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique ''Classics'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced "[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]" DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Bonus Value" version with two randomly selected members of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'']]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and ''again'' in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.

:This figure was later ''also'' made available without redeco as part of the "Leader for the Ages" two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'']] ("Special Edition", below), ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' ("Sons of Cybertron", below) and [[#United|United]] (below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand

: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his ''[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]'' figure. It replaces the original's metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.

:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia's crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro's in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: "Autobots, transform and roll out!", "I want you to make a special run to Autobot City," "Megatron must be stopped!", "All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck," and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.

:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy's ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' promotion, intended to be used with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the "Last Production" run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, ion blaster, trailer

:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara's 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.

:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime's differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure's fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' release of Prime a few years prior.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable ''yet stylish'' jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed ''Transformers'' products, ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' Convoy transforms into a ''shoe''. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime's feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he's wearing himself!

:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.

:This figure was, in fact, the ''only'' mold in the ''Sports Label'' line. It was redecoed into the "Marine Free" version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create ''Sports Label'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's secret Magnus cosplay.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version'''
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:A redeco of the first ''Sports Label'' Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck ''looks'' like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain't.
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime's rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro's subsequent 25th Anniversary release.

:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime's shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure's shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, ''Encore'' Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.
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==''Music Label''==
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[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn't you? I bet you don't even ''own'' an iPod...]]
*'''Convoy —playing iPod speaker—''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the "Marine Version" of Prime from the ''[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure's fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime's stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime's blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].

:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn't have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm gonna call you Peanut.]]
*'''Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Designated "Optimus Prime" rather than the traditional Japanese "Convoy", this figure is a redeco of the previous ''Music Label'' Convoy figure into the character's traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime's sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three "Optimus Prime" logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime's face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original ''Music Label'' Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.

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[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]
*'''{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the ''Music Label'' Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the "Love Dream Happiness" tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008" logo of the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box" boxset, which was released some months after he was.
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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line's ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of ''Transformers'', respectively. The movie Prime is designated "2007 Optimus Prime", while the ''Classics'' figure is dubbed "1984 Optimus Prime" (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).
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==''Diablock''==
*'''Diablock Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01''' ('''Mecha Builder Vol.03''')[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can ''rebuild him''. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand ''Diablock'' Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets. The ''Diablock'' figure, however, easily outstrips the ''Built to Rule!'' sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes ''without'' having to be partially disassembled and put back together first.

:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, ''Diablock'' Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime's face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy's yellow eyes.

:The figure's [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, ''Diablock'' Convoy's noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A "laser rifle" in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[March 13]], 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''C-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since ''Henkei!'' toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, ''Henkei'' Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.

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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy Clear Version''' ([[June 19]], 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:This redeco of ''Henkei'' Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname "Crystal Convoy" among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of ''Henkei'' Convoy's regular packaging.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]
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*'''Convoy''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.

:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.

::*''[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=12878&dispsize=600&start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]''

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*'''Convoy''' (<s>2008</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|"black" redeco]] of ''Henkei'' Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.<ref name="blackgentei1">[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=9553&dispsize=800&start=0 Gallery of the unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei'' black Convoy at TFormers.com.]</ref>

:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy's packaging, still named "Convoy" but now labeled as part of the ''Gentei! Gentei'' range of exclusives.<ref name="blackgentei2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei!'' black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.</ref> Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!

:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' line.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Series'': G1
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other "straight" reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro's assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively ''anemic'' in comparison with the original toy, this Prime's red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara's ''Encore'' release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.

:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|"More than Meets the Eye"]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the ''Transformers'' [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: "I am Optimus Prime!", "Autobot, transform and roll out!" and "Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.

:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys"R"Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class===
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[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)
**''ID Number:'' '''SE-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:"Special Edition" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue ''and'' black plastic. He came in special "book box" style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, display stand

: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]
*'''Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]''' ([[February 26]], 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing ''Alternity'' fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].

:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

:''Alternity'' Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed "Vibrant Red" (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create "[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]" (representing not Optimus Prime, but ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and ''Alternity'' [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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*'''Convoy [Vibrant Red]''' (February 26, 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''

:"Vibrant Red" ''Alternity'' Convoy is a redeco of the "Ultimate Metal Silver" figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sons of Cybertron''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Machine gun turret/rifle

: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, the "Sons of Cybertron" set includes a redeco of the 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' "Ultimate Battle" pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).

: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].

: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's simultaneously-available ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line's Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 "Autobot Alliance" event in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].

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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU'LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' subline's [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.

: This figure was redecoed and retooled into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''Transformers'' Deluxes (the second and final wave of ''Reveal the Shield''), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he's part of ''Reveal the Shield'' and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also ''very'' articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed ''and'' [[Swivel joint|hinged]].

: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.

: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually ''breaking'' on either location thus far.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and ''Timelines'' [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into ''Timelines/Shattered Glass'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Masterpiece Optimus Prime''' (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}

: The Hasbro [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer's interior. Roller is now blue.

: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys"R"Us "Limited Edition" figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.

: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under ''Generations'' co-branding.

: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Sword (running change variant only)

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "dollar store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath's sword accessory.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron ''is'' G1!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode''' ([[December 25]], 2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN-01'''
**''Accessories'': "Assault rifle"

: The first toy in TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic "armored truck". He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].

: This mold was also used to make ''United'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won't retract. Now buy me.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (December 25, 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy's ''United'' toyline is another redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, ''United'' Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.

:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his ''Classics'' figure.

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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[March 26]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-22'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]" sword

:The third ''United'' Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro's 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline, itself an homage to Prime's ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|"Laser" form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro's orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original's sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the ''Generation 2'' original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than ''Generation 2'' ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release.
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn't be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There's like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] "evil Optimus Prime" guys in their ranks.]]
*'''Black Optimus Prime''' ([[June 16]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|''Prime'' Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|''Gentei! Gentei!'']] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.

:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime's [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 2)]''
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==''Chronicle''==
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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 & Movie Sōshireikan Set''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer

:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the ''Encore'' release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release).

:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in ''Dark of the Moon''. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.

:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime's robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro's then upcoming ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' reissue of the figure.

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*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:A ''veeery'' slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prime replaces that figure's rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of "EZ Collection" blindpacked figures.
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]
*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:The '''Reveal the Shield''' Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.
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==''Kre-O''==
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime ''Kre-O'' toys.}}
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even ''thought'' about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]
*'''Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.

: We say "intended", because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it's wound up being made available in ''loads'' of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the ''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]'', and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children's comic, ''[[Doctor Who]] Adventures'' (but not the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you'll note!).

:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31143'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''

: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.

:This is one of the few ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "small" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6085'''
**''Pieces'': '''41'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His "normal" helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O Star Trek'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand

:Available only with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]'', Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon's gun. The transparent block which he can hold has "KREO" written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]
*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''43'''
**''Acessories'': Optimus rifle

:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.

:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys"R"Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the "Transformers Exhibition" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].

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[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to <s>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]</s> Succeed]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely To Succeed
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]

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*'''Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)''' (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]'s "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S" [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).

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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Brick Box''' (2016)
**''Set Number'': '''B2963'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus Rifle

: Released in the third wave of "Brick Box" sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to make whatever with.

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===Battle Changers===
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus' pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B0715'''
**''Pieces'': ''89''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Changers", this version of Optimus Prime is a ''severely'' built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.

: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.

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*'''Optimus Prime VS Megatron''' (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B1506'''
**''Pieces'': ''198''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, trailer
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is ''largely'' the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new "double harness" piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped "flag" part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there's the additional trailer, which doesn't have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely "connects" to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus's right leg.

:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.
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===Mini-Con Combiners===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster
:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''1'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|''EZ Collection Gum'']] Convoy is another redeco of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]''-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of "metallic" (aka "slightly glittery/glossy") plastics, and is absolutely ''coated'' in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco's black.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Generations''==
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==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B003'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''410'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''850'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''370'''
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with "trailer", with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.

:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro's "[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day" 2012]], slightly altered by a "Toy Fair 2012" sticker applied to the cardback.

:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''920'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''450'''
***''Sword strength'': '''280'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime's repair bay.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''835'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''505'''
***''Sword strength'': '''275'''
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in "trailer", which was omitted in the final product.

:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Battle for the Matrix" Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''330'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''315'''
***''Sword strength'': '''995'''
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, ''really'' good Sword stat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets
***''Fist strength'': '''820'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''405'''
***''Sword strength'': '''390'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy ''Generation 1''-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''370'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''945'''
***''Sword strength'': '''310'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Polar Assault Team" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher
***''Fist strength'': '''565'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''325'''
***''Sword strength'': '''725'''
:Available only with the ''Bot Shots'' Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Dragon Track" Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''BeCool''==
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Trailer (Optimus Prime)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B03'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Trailer" is practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' "Battle for the Matrix" Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters "Zzz..."

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original ''Bot Shots'' Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.

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*'''Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B12'''
:"Garbage Truck" is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the ''Bot Shots'' Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word "cleaning" in both English and Japanese.

:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.
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[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a "jimmy" and a White, I've been passing everything in sight]]
*'''Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS02'''
:This Trailer is identical to the original ''BeCool'' Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from ''Bot Shots'' redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.
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==''GT''==
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[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' ([[May 25]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''GT-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Impact Wrench Gun", [[Misaki]] race queen figure
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' "GT-R Prime" is a heavy retool of ''Alternity'' [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the ''Alternity'' toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the "Optimus Rifle" on the ''Transformers GT'' website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all ''GT'' toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.

:GT-R Prime's packaging points out that he can be fitted into ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime's trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.

:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other ''Transformers GT'' toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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==''FJ Cruiser × Transformers''==
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]
*'''FJ Optimus Prime''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' spare tire/axe
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle's spare tire. The vehicle mode's body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Construct-Bots''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version's guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack.

:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime's rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.
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*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron''' (Ultimate Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.

:Optimus' sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of ''Timelines'' [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist
:Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic "energy axe". His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]'s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of ''Hero Mashers'' [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, only molded to remove that toy's missile-launching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Mom said it's ''my'' turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]]."]]
*'''Electronic Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''22'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left & right winged "launchers", left & right armor boots
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic ''Hero Mashers Transformers'' toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is ''almost'' identical to the above "Battle Upgrade" toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version's finger-pointy one.

:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they're plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]'s gear, notably a very ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''-esque shield.

:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots' "knee" guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other ''Hero Mashers'' toys with much larger footprints.
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==''EZ Collection'' (2013)==
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[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I'm the one you actually want. Except that you're gonna import it.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG01'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Optimus Prime is ''yet'' another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.
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==''Bearbrick''==
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[July 17]], 2014)
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Transformers'' (campaign item)==
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[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]].

:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a "Kids Walk" event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the "Transformers Celebration 2014" midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys"R"Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the "Transformers Expo" event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo's preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy (Jodai)''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], "Convoy (Jodai)"—''jodai'' (初代) meaning "first generation"—is a redeco of ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.

:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].
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==Optimus Prime Pen==
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]
*'''Transformers Optimus Prime Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, cap/barrel
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.

:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].
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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)
**<s>''Accessories'': Sword</s>
:Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is ''almost'' identical to the ''Transformers'' release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large "CE" mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.

:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Optimus Prime's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the sword.

:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' in selected cinemas.
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, but replacing the name "Generations" with "Authentic Transformers". It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released ''again'', this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.
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==''Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q''==
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], 2014)
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines ''[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]'' and ''[[Choro-Q]]'', this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime's super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic ''Choro-Q'' chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app's controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
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[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world's smallest Optimus Prime!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[January 24]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-09'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|''Alternity'' Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just "Optimus". He comes with a code for unlocking "GTR Optimus Prime" as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:Optimus Prime was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)
**''ID numbers:'' '''QT-19''', '''QTF-04'''
:''Q-Transformers'' Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name "Convoy", in ''Mystery of Convoy Returns''. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

:Convoy was redecoed into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-M'''
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored "Kids' Walk" events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT E]]
*'''Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation''' (02/2015)
**''Accessories:'' Controller/ blasters, memory card, ''Everybody's Golf'' disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, "Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation" transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (''Everybody's Golf'', and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller's four shoulder buttons flip out into ''very'' tiny blasters.
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==''Timelines''==
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''General Optimus Prime''' (BotCon 2015 two-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope
:Available in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Generation 2" 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled ''Generation 2'' [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper & lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.

:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Timelines'' General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Unite Warriors''==
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*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like ''Unite Warriors'' [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels.

:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso's lower section. The stomach's deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they're somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs.

:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.
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==''Xiaomi / Transformers''==
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Power Bank''' (2017)
**''Accessories'' Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a ''working'' power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the ''Generation 2''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.
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==''au x Transformers''==
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]</ref> ''au x Transformers'' INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.

:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]</ref> For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.

:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]'' (archived)
::*''[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
::*''[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]''
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[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. The figure also includes a display stand.

:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]''
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wanted their cheap figures to be ''slightly'' stylish.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Alpha, 2017)
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2019)
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous ''Authentics'' figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab's rear.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you think the 2017 figure was bad... you now owe them an apology.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2024)
:The first in a new format of ''Authentics'' Bravo figures that use simplified conversions, Optimus Prime changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based ''Rescue Bots'' figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his legs are mostly unpainted ''except'' for his calf-vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme for Prime's legs.

:The toy is first revealed at [https://www.mercadolibre.cl/transformers-authentics-bravo-optimus-prime-figura-de-accion/p/MLC29503566 Mercado Libre], an Argentine e-commerce store.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, "Convoy" is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]'s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the "''fūrinkazan''" kanji from Ryu's belt: 風林火山 ("as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain"). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have "cockpit" areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.

:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging ''inside'' the new Hasbro outer packaging!
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==''Golden Lagoon''==
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[July 29]], 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership.

:Part of TakaraTomy's 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the ''Golden Lagoon'' toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.

:This toy was used to represent '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]''' in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]'' comic.
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==''G-Shock × Transformers''==
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<big>'''''STAR PLATINUM!'''''</big>]]
*'''Master Optimus Prime''' ([[December 8]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a "Pedestal Prime Mode" that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.

:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].

*'''Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]''' (December 8, 2018)
**''Accessories'': 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix

:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren't you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Sold at a ''Generations'' Leader-price point, ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys"R"Us.
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==35th Anniversary==
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': [[December]] [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the ''Vintage G1'' toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the ''Vintage G1'' release.

:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].
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==''Crossover Collection''==
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
* '''My Little Prime''' ([[2020]])
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between ''[[My Little Pony]]'' and other properties including ''[[Ghostbusters]]'', ''[[Power Rangers]]'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.

::*''[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]''
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==Transformers Fan Book==
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)
**''Release Date'': July 2021
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2023)
**''Release Date'': August 22, 2023

:The fourth ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' comes with the "Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version)" toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'']] Core Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the ''Generation 2''-inspired colors used for the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection figure.

:His transformation shares engineering with the ''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime & Bumblebee 2-pack.

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==Robosen Collector's Edition==
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn't your slightly older brother's [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:Robosen's Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between "toy" and "high-end showroom electronics." Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19"-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]].

:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. The truck's front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the "laser rifle's" LED; it's not really a laser, but it's bright. The instructions say don't look straight at it.

:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be "[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]]," but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say "transform." It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: "turn left" to turn left, "move right" to step to the right, or "hero" to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.

:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (''and hundreds!'') of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.

:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it's advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don't cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.

:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.

:In robot mode, Optimus' default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly "breathe" with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.

:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.

:None of the toy's motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.

:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can't really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time.

:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle's LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.

:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but <s>transforming</s> converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don't activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you're sure you know what will happen.

:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent "Christmas" dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.

:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.

:Given this piece's fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can't protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime's knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a ''lack'' of traction.

:The sound effect for Prime's gun is of a distinctly "realistic" machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice</ref>

:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of ''[[Evergreen]]'' Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.

:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role.

*'''Flagship Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as "Flagship Optimus Prime" and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999.

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:"Elite Optimus Prime" is a downsized version of the original (and now "Flagship") Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16" instead of 19" and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original.

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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, ''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.

:This toy was also released in a ''Rescue Bots Academy'' packaging with the ''Classic Heroes Team'' branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].
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==''LEGO''==
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[June 1]], [[2022]])
**''Set Number'': '''10302'''
**''Pieces'': '''1,508'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster]]", "[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]", "[[Energon cube]]", "[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]", [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}

:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO's ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]'' subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro's ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets that preceded it, this ''LEGO'' Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.

:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his "Energon axe" (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink "Energon cube", the "Autobot Matrix of Leadership" (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck's trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we're talkin' about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs!

:To round things out, an ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector's Series|Ultimate Collector's Series]]''-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime's name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.

:Optimus Prime's [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the ''Transformers'' brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime's thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus's famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro's ''Transformers'' [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|"Autobots, ''convert'' and roll out!"]]

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]''
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==''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base''==
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Set'''
**''Release Date'': June 30, 2022
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]"
:This uniquely branded ''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]'s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver "Tenseg Base" which he can attach to, simulating a "floating" pose. Optimus Prime retains ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Kingdom'' Ultra Magnus's blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime's usual [[ion blaster]].

:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn't slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a "[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']]" figure, likely because the figure's box comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece'' branded sleeve.

:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in heroic Autobot red and the other in '''EVIL''' Decepticon purple. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.

:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of ''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]'s short-lived ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.
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==''Canon/Transformer''s==
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]
*'''Optimus Prime R5''' ([[2023]])
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}

:''[[Canon/Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.

:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.

:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==
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[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's space time! Let's settle this one on one!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Lunar Cruiser Prime''' (Voyager, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)
:*''Accessories'': Solar panel/shield, antenna
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main "Designer's Voice Vol.1"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main "Designer's Voice Vol.2"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> (TakaraTomy)}}

: Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyota's "Lunar Cruiser" concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy's own unmanned "SORA-Q" rover, which successfully deployed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in January 2024 (after some delays). The large solar panel can tab onto the tube on the left side of the vehicle, or be folded in half and tucked away inside the vehicle's back end. The round roof-mounted antenna is on an adjustable armature.

: In robot mode, Prime can hold the solar panel like a shield. Both the shield and radar dish can attach to the adjustable "smokestack"-like assemblies on each of his shoulders, leaving his hands free. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers' compartment.

:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:
::* A version identical to the general release.
::* A package including a modular ''Masterpiece'' style stand.
::* A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.
::* A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.

: The campaign opened at 10 AM on [[June 8]], 2023 and ran through midnight on [[July 17]]. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal. This toy was also available through [[Hasbro Pulse]], due to ship on [[June 30]] 2024... but other US-based outlets began shipping them in early March of 2024.

:*''[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]''
:*''[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]''
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==''Missing Link''==
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How you remember your Optimus Prime toy working as a kid.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-01'''
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link">Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''The Transformers'' brand, ''[[Transformers: Missing Link|Missing Link]]'' (styled ''MISSINGLINK'') Convoy's appearance is a direct recreation of the original ''The Transformers'' toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy's [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.

:Although superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. Compared to the original, the toy boasts [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, hinged knuckles, wrist curls, ankle tilts, a deeper forward bend for the feet, double-jointed outward shoulder motion, universal joints at the hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motion), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Unusually, the toy's [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn't the case with this modern update; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights — instead of holes — in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic steps in the original transformation — where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs — instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate plastic components are surrounded by heavy die-cast parts, and the thigh swivels in particular are extraordinarily tight, which makes posing the legs feel ''precarious'' to say the least! We would advise maintaining a firm grip on the red sliding brackets and die-cast hips, as close to the joint being moved as possible, to prevent any excessive leverage being applied.

:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the repair drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[ion blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]") . Roller's wheels and the toy's missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like in the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by the character's animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older "[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]" release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. The ion blaster now features two [[5 mm post]]s to allow him to grip it normally, or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation, and features a revamped sculpt based on the vintage accessory's earlier "thick" barrel variant (which informed the gun's animated depiction). A special chrome-silver mounting piece for the Matrix sits behind the truck windows, but can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller ''[[Diaclone]]'' figures.

:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]] (with the classic real-world "[http://www.ewillys.com/2021/03/16/desert-dog-history-and-ads/ Desert Dog Formula]" brand), [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy ''also'' comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector's [[card]] (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a polystyrene tray. For this release, the illustrator of the toy's original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on the iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Ironically, though the toy is finally capable of reproducing the ''original'' boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the ''new'' pose is impossible!

:Since the trailers are nearly identical in shape, the sound effect module from the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Generation_2|''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy]] is compatible with the trailer of this release, though the module can't connect to Convoy's robot mode back.

:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the ''Missing Link'' toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]], sold under the name Optimus Prime. The toy kept its longer smokestacks and fully-functional firing missiles, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases.

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[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In an undocumented feature, this toy also includes its trailer, updated to be cartoon-accurate by having it vanish entirely into [[unspace|subspace]].]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Edition)''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-02'''
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link"/>

:A more affordable release of the ''Missing Link'' Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy's eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro's contemporaneous ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.

:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.
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==''Reactivate''==
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1| '''Optimus Prime & Soundwave''' (2024)}}</ul>

:*''Accessories'': Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership

: ''[[Transformers: Reactivate|''Reactivate'']]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Optimus Prime).

: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip.

==Notes==
===Before he became Optimus Prime===
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the ''[[Diaclone]]'' originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the "Freightliner" logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.<ref name="diaclonecatalogs">[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.</ref>
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with ''Diaclone'' sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called ''Truck'' (according to the pack-in catalog) or ''Diaclone'' (in the pack-in comic). It's possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called ''Camion Convoy'' as part of their ''[[Trasformer]]'' line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the "[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]" set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];
*Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;<ref name="mbtfs">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ "The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref> there are no less than ''three'' variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;<ref name="3mb">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ "The Three MB Optimus Primes"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref>
*After Hasbro's European division had changed the packaging from "MB" to "Hasbro", the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;<ref name="3mb"/>
*[[GiG]] released the toy as ''Commander'' as part of their ''Transformers'' line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;
*Hasbro reissued the "Original Autobot Leader" toy as part of their European ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line of reissues in [[1991]];
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]] in [[1993]];
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;
*Takara reissued the toy again as ''New Year Special'' version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called ''[[Pepsi Convoy]]''.
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named "[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]", as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the "[[Transformers Encore]]" line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 "Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers"] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.
*Hasbro released the ''25th Anniversary'' gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 ''Universe'' line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the ''Encore'' version as part of their ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the ''Chronicle'' version was available in a two-pack with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older ''Commemorative Series'' packaging.<ref name="25thcomm">[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 "Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime"] at Cybertron.ca.</ref>
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn't had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro's Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:

*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19880604&CC=JP&NR=S63132686A&KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]</ref> The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode's head was also integrated into the trailer's hitch... and lacked a faceplate.

*The second known version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p22, p106</ref> ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider "block head" and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.

*The third version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p106</ref> would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai's sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.

Powermaster Prime's animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version's head drawn on top.
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===Miscellaneous Primes===
[[File:EarlyActionMasterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=.5|]]
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.
*The ''Return of Convoy'' pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as ''Transformers'' was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.
*''Return of Convoy'' catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy's evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.
*The pose used for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]'s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]'s package art.
*On a similar note, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]'s package art is merely edited from ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]'s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.<ref name="nokia">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ "20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad"]</ref> He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, ''most'' of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can't bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)
*''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative ''Classics'' line-up<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref> included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version ''with'' a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.<ref name="sage">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info"] (via [[Joe Kyde]]'s proxy "SAGE2764")</ref> Don Figueroa's [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the ''Classics'' line was even released at retail.<ref name="primecontrol">Leaked ''Classics'' Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]</ref> A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]'s staff in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]''.<ref name="ttinterview">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]</ref> It's unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.
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