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2022-03-30T22:18:29Z

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JaAm

2022-03-30T21:40:32Z

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{{disambig2|the unusual substance|the Japanese supergroup|JAM Project}}

[[Image:Hotshotjaam.jpg|right|180px|thumb|It's like someone compressed the essence of early '00s internet "humor" into a single image.]]
[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] is obsessed with '''JaAm'''. No one's really sure what it is, though Hot Shot's Autobot peers have suggested it may be some mysterious fuel source. Regardless, it's important enough to Hot Shot that he had a vanity license plate made to proclaim his love for it!

==What is "JaAm"??==
JaAm is a deeply ableist dark moment in the history of the Transformers fan community and in terms of its inherent ableism, goes so far as to echo elements of the Nazi Euthanasia Program - the direct precursor To the Final Solution.

Just before the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toyline]]'s launch in 2002, scans of the [[Armada Volume 1|first]] pack-in [[Transformers: Armada (mini-comic)|mini-comic]] were released online, and quickly became the subject of ire. The original comic was trilingual, forcing the [[Chris Sarracini|writer]] to fit three languages' worth of dialogue into tiny speech bubbles, resulting in unintentionally goofy-sounding stilted prose. According to British fan [[User:Blueshift|Yartek]], they rewrote the entire thing with ridiculous and crude dialogue, with Hot Shot specifically speaking in nonsense in randomly-mixed-case {{w|Comic Sans MS|Comic Sans}}. They allege this was done to to poke fun at the comic. The most famous quote from the comic, "jaAm", comes from Hot Shot's description of the large green energy-draining device, which he mistakes for a container of {{w|Fruit preserves|jam}}. Hot Shot's obsession with the foodstuff was apparently inspired by the "Bunny Cuddles" stories from the British magazine ''{{w|Playhour}}'', featuring an anthropomorphic rabbit whose favorite food was jam.

Appallingly, this was done in a manner which, among other things, depicted Hot Shot as a developmentally-challenged and deformed probable child predator, with cerebral palsy. Even among prominent Transformers fans at the time, typing in mixed case was being referred to as "cerebral palsy speech" [sic], meaning there should have been some awareness of this on the part of the writer. Furthermore the manner of speech used by Hot Shot, implies a developmental delay on his part. Worst of all, the final panel portrays a distressed Jolt stating that Hot Shot is hurting him and begging him to let go of him. Hot Shot responds with a smirk and a comment of to let go of him, only to have Hot Shot respond with a grin and response of "yOu mInE nOw...". In doing so, it reinforces the association between disability/mental-illness and criminality. In doing so it echoes the sentiments of the [https://www.ushmm.org/learn/timeline-of-events/1933-1938/law-against-dangerous-habitual-criminals Law Against Dangerous Habitual Criminals]. This was one of the first laws which the Nazis passed when they came into power and it was deliberately designed to legally equate disability and mental-illness with disability. It was one of 2 ableist laws which the Nazis subsequently used as foundations for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_Laws 1935 Nuremberg Laws] - while it directly underpinned the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVVNPAvCfH0 Nazi Euthanasia Program], where the Nazis rounded up ad mass-murdered hundreds of thousands of persons with a disability, prior to doing the same to roughly 5.8 million Jews and millions of others whom they deemed to be "undesirable". The fact that such Holocaust apologist humour would get such a free pass, should have the fandom asking serious questions about why some forms of bigotry, would not only get a free pass, but be celebrated.

[[File:jaamplate.jpg|left|150px|thumb|This is also Michael Bay's vanity plate]]

The rewritten mini-comic immediately took on a life of its own within the fandom, surviving as a meme long beyond ''Armada''. For instance, when [[Ben Yee]] overhauled his toy review system, he commissioned Hot Shot fan [[David Willis]] to create a series of images based on the mini-comic. Our own coverage of the meme seems to have played a part in perpetuating it: the specific capitalization of "JaAm" used when Hasbro themselves made reference to it is sourced not from the comic, but apparently from this very page.

The first official reference to JaAm came with Hot Shot's [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Universe (2008)|new figure]] as part of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, which referred to it both on his vanity [[license plate]] and in his on-package bio. Years later, JaAm was again referenced in the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' episode "[[Rescue Promo]]": when [[Hot Shot (Prime)|that show's version]] of Hot Shot was dropped into a vat during a rescue mission at an out of control [[Griffin Rock]] cake factory, he emerged covered in a blue substance which he declared to be "jaaaam!"

Some might say that "it's just a joke", however it is the very same sort of joke that makes comparisons between Jews and pizzas in the context of ovens and pinatas and persons of colour in the context of hanging from a tree. Where it rightly ages poorly, it ages poorly for the same reasons that racism from the 1940s and 1950s continues to age poorly. As things like Australia's Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation conclude - where its final report is expected to be over 20 volumes long, this "joke" and others like it will only continue to age even more poorly. For many, the source joke is in—at best—poor taste. However, {{SITENAME_SHORT}} has elected to retain the link to the original comic below purely for contextual purposes.

==External links==
*[https://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/JaAm/JaAm.html "Armada - The REAL Story", by Yartek] on FortMax's Instructions Archive

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JaAm

2022-03-30T21:32:20Z

Bowspearer: /* What is "JaAm"?? */ As someone with a disability (ADD and Autism Spectrum and in light of the ongoing Disability Royal Commission here in Australia, I need to call this out for what it is.

{{disambig2|the unusual substance|the Japanese supergroup|JAM Project}}

[[Image:Hotshotjaam.jpg|right|180px|thumb|It's like someone compressed the essence of early '00s internet "humor" into a single image.]]
[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] is obsessed with '''JaAm'''. No one's really sure what it is, though Hot Shot's Autobot peers have suggested it may be some mysterious fuel source. Regardless, it's important enough to Hot Shot that he had a vanity license plate made to proclaim his love for it!

==What is "JaAm"??==
JaAm is a deeply ableist dark moment in the history of the Transformers fan community and in terms of its inherent ableism, goes so far as to echo elements of the Nazi Euthanasia Program - the direct precursor To the Final Solution.

Just before the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toyline]]'s launch in 2002, scans of the [[Armada Volume 1|first]] pack-in [[Transformers: Armada (mini-comic)|mini-comic]] were released online, and quickly became the subject of ire. The original comic was trilingual, forcing the [[Chris Sarracini|writer]] to fit three languages' worth of dialogue into tiny speech bubbles, resulting in unintentionally goofy-sounding stilted prose. According to British fan [[User:Blueshift|Yartek]], they rewrote the entire thing with ridiculous and crude dialogue, with Hot Shot specifically speaking in nonsense in randomly-mixed-case {{w|Comic Sans MS|Comic Sans}}. They allege this was done to to poke fun at the comic. The most famous quote from the comic, "jaAm", comes from Hot Shot's description of the large green energy-draining device, which he mistakes for a container of {{w|Fruit preserves|jam}}. Hot Shot's obsession with the foodstuff was apparently inspired by the "Bunny Cuddles" stories from the British magazine ''{{w|Playhour}}'', featuring an anthropomorphic rabbit whose favorite food was jam.

Appallingly, this was done in a manner which, among other things, depicted Hot Shot as a developmentally-challenged and deformed probable child predator, with cerebral palsy. Even among prominent Transformers fans at the time, typing in mixed case was being referred to as "cerebral palsy speech" [sic], meaning there should have been some awareness of this on the part of the writer. Furthermore the manner of speech used by Hot Shot, implies a developmental delay on his part. Worst of all, the final panel portrays a distressed Jolt stating that Hot Shot is hurting him and begging him to let go of him. Hot Shot responds with a smirk and a comment of to let go of him, only to have Hot Shot respond with a grin and response of "yOu mInE nOw...". In doing so, it reinforces the association between disability/mental-illness and criminality. In doing so it echoes the sentiments of the Law Against Habitual Criminals. This was one of the first laws which the Nazis passed when they came into power and it was deliberately designed to legally equate disability and mental-illness with disability. It was one of 2 ableist laws which the Nazis subsequently used as foundations for the 1935 Nuremberg Laws - while it directly underpinned the Nazi Euthanasia Program, where the Nazis rounded up ad mass-murdered roughly 300,000 persons with a disability, prior to doing the same to roughly 5.8 million Jews and millions of others whom they deemed to be "undesirable". The fact that such Holocaust apologist humour would get such a free pass, should have the fandom asking serious questions about why some forms of bigotry, would not only get a free pass, but be celebrated.

[[File:jaamplate.jpg|left|150px|thumb|This is also Michael Bay's vanity plate]]

The rewritten mini-comic immediately took on a life of its own within the fandom, surviving as a meme long beyond ''Armada''. For instance, when [[Ben Yee]] overhauled his toy review system, he commissioned Hot Shot fan [[David Willis]] to create a series of images based on the mini-comic. Our own coverage of the meme seems to have played a part in perpetuating it: the specific capitalization of "JaAm" used when Hasbro themselves made reference to it is sourced not from the comic, but apparently from this very page.

The first official reference to JaAm came with Hot Shot's [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Universe (2008)|new figure]] as part of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, which referred to it both on his vanity [[license plate]] and in his on-package bio. Years later, JaAm was again referenced in the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' episode "[[Rescue Promo]]": when [[Hot Shot (Prime)|that show's version]] of Hot Shot was dropped into a vat during a rescue mission at an out of control [[Griffin Rock]] cake factory, he emerged covered in a blue substance which he declared to be "jaaaam!"

Some might say that "it's just a joke", however it is the very same sort of joke that makes comparisons between Jews and pizzas in the context of ovens and pinatas and persons of colour in the context of hanging from a tree. Where it rightly ages poorly, it ages poorly for the same reasons that racism from the 1940s and 1950s continues to age poorly. As things like Australia's Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation conclude - where its final report is expected to be over 20 volumes long, this "joke" and others like it will only continue to age even more poorly. For many, the source joke is in—at best—poor taste. However, {{SITENAME_SHORT}} has elected to retain the link to the original comic below purely for contextual purposes.

==External links==
*[https://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/JaAm/JaAm.html "Armada - The REAL Story", by Yartek] on FortMax's Instructions Archive

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[[Category:Fan terminology]]
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[[Category:Substances]]
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Classics (Europe)

2021-08-17T21:52:55Z

Bowspearer: /* Decepticons */ Removed innaccurate claim that Scourge had an Australian 1990 reissue in original packaging.

{{disambig3|Classics}}
'''Classics''' is a ''Transformers'' toyline from the later days of ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''.

[[File:EuroClassicsOnslaughtBattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Europe is a strange place.]]

In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], and [[Europe]] saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Scandinavian, Dutch, and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsign]]s, even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. Most of the 1991 toys featured rubsign indents, but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture.

It has been suggested that the toys produced for this line originate from the same production run and facilities as the [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese Generation 1 line]].

==Releases==
===1990===
====Autobots====
'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Sunstreaker]]
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Wheeljack]]
:[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ironhide]]
:[[Inferno (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Inferno]]
:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Jazz]]
:[[Prowl (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Prowl]]

{{note|Oddly enough, "Classic" Prowl was available with stickers sporting the name "[[Diaclone]]", unlike all previous or subsequent versions of the toy available as part of a Transformers line. His crest is also painted and not stickered like the G1 release.}}
'''Classic [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]'''

:[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Silverbolt]]
:[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#1990Classic|Skydive]]
:[[Air Raid (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Air Raid]]
:[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Fireflight]]
:[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Slingshot]]

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''

:[[Motormaster (G1)#1990Classic|Motormaster]]
:[[Drag Strip (G1)#1990Classic|Drag Strip]]
:[[Breakdown (G1)#1990Classic|Breakdown]]
:[[Wildrider (G1)#1990Classic|Wild Rider]]{{sic}}
:[[Dead End (G1)#1990Classic|Dead End]]

===1991===
====Autobots====
'''Original Autobot Leader'''
[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Optimus Prime Classic style]]
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Optimus Prime]]

{{note|Optimus Prime actually isn't called a "Classic" anywhere on the packaging. Instead, he's called "''Original'' Autobot Leader". However, since it's the same packaging style and same year of release, he is listed as part of the "Classics" series.}}

'''Classic [[Blaster (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blaster]]

{{note|Blaster was released in 1991 as an Australian exclusive.}}

'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Sideswipe]]
:[[Tracks (G1)/toys##1991Classic|Tracks]]

{{note|Tracks' shins are painted black instead of just having a silver diecast appearance.}}

'''Classic [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]'''

:[[Hot Spot (G1)#1991Classic|Hot Spot]]
:[[Streetwise (G1)#1991Classic|Streetwise]]
{{note|Streetwise was retooled to make the light bar an extension of the roof painted red, instead of being separately cast in red plastic as with the original.}}
:[[Groove (G1)#1991Classic|Groove]]
:[[First Aid (G1)#1991Classic|First Aid]]
:[[Blades (G1)#1991Classic|Blades]]

'''Classic [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]'''

:[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Grimlock]]
:[[Sludge (G1)#1991Classic|Sludge]]
:[[Snarl (G1)#1991Classic|Snarl]]

{{note|Classic Snarl's dinosaur head is quite dark; almost an opaque black instead of the clear plastic of the original.}}

'''Classic [[Triple Changer]]s'''

:[[Springer (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Springer]]
:[[Sandstorm (G1)#1991Classic|Sandstorm]]
{{note|Unlike the initial 1986 release with metal toes painted orange, and the [[running change]] version with solid orange plastic toes, the Classic reissue sported black plastic toes painted orange.}}

'''Classic [[Throttlebot]]s'''

:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Goldbug]]
:[[Rollbar (G1)#1991Classic|Rollbar]]
:[[Wideload (G1)#1991Classic|Wideload]]
:[[Chase (G1)#1991Classic|Chase]]
:[[Freeway (G1)#1991Classic|Freeway]]
:[[Searchlight (G1)#1991Classic|Searchlight]]
{{note|Most of the Throttlebots were retooled to have their rubsign indents removed. Wideload managed to retain his rubsign indent.}}

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]'''

:[[Onslaught (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Onslaught]]
{{Note|For reasons unknown, the Spanish ''Classics'' release of Onslaught was renamed "Oslat" - the only Spanish ''Classics'' reissue to sport a different name than its UK or French/Dutch counterparts.}}
:[[Blast Off (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blast Off]]
:[[Vortex (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Vortex]]
:[[Brawl (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Brawl]]
:[[Swindle (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Swindle]]

'''Classic Triple Changers'''

:[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Astrotrain]]
:[[Octane#1991Classic|Octane]]

==Australian exclusives==
Additionally, in 1990, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. Due to the timing of these releases, and the re-use of the original G1 packaging rather than the gold ''Classics'' livery, it is very likely that the origin of these releases was the late 1980s/early 1990s [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 reissue toyline]]. It's also possible that this re-release of Beachcomber, Bumblebee, Hubcap and Seaspray, was a factor in all 4 figures being rereleased in vacuum metalised decos in the 1993 [[Transformers:_Generation_2_(toyline)|Transformers: Generation 2 toyline]]. The Australian 1990 releases in G1 packaging were:

===Autobots===
:[[Beachcomber (G1)#1990Classic|Beachcomber]]
:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Bumblebee]]
:[[Hubcap (G1)#1990Classic|Hubcap]]
:[[Seaspray (G1)#1990Classic|Seaspray]]

===Decepticons===
:[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Cyclonus]]
:[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ramjet]]
:[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Buzzsaw]])
:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Starscream]]
{{Note|Some Starscreams were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists.}}

==Fiction==
*While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues.

==External links==
*[http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm Information about Australian and European G1 releases at Cliffbee.com]
*[http://tfsource.com/blog/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ TFSource article on Euro Classics]

[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

Scourge (G1)/toys

2021-08-17T21:52:36Z

Bowspearer: /* The Transformers */ Removed innaccurate claim that Scourge had an Australian 1990 reissue in original packaging.

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[[File:G1 boxart Scourge.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Darn [[Hot Rod (G1)|kids]]! Get off my lawn! ]]

Can you match '''Scourge'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s tracking skills to track down all his toys?

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Scourge Toy1986.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Awww, look, it's the first [[shellformer]].]]
*'''Scourge''' (Decepticon Jet, 1986/1990)
**''Takara ID number'': '''D-71'''
**''Accessories'': "Disintegrator Ray", "Laser Blaster"

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Scourge has a beard and a mustache and transforms into <strike>soap</strike> a Cybertronian hovercraft. On early releases, the blue on the center of Scourge's alt mode was paint. This [[Variant|was changed]] to two stickers for later releases. The stickers on his ankles tend to get damaged through normal transformation.

:Scourge's design has some oddities to it other than just him being a beardo. His head mounted gun (the "Disintegrator Ray") is on a standardised 5 mm post hole, but his fist holes are smaller — so his Laser Blaster and Disintegrator Ray '''aren't''' interchangeable. Scourge also has knees. He's got no reason to have knees, they're not part of his transformation or really '''useful''' for anything, but he still has them. Maybe he could use them for flying poses in [[robot mode]]. Maybe.

:Some releases of Scourge came with a piece of a four-part ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' poster with glow-in-the-dark elements.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Scourge/scourge.htm More information on Scourge at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Targetmaster}}
[[File:G1toy-ScourgeTM.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I can wear a little man on my head.]]
*'''Scourge''' (Targetmaster, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Fracas" Targetmaster "Incendiary Cannon", "Rocket Booster"

:A [[retool]] of the original Scourge toy, Targetmaster Scourge's hand-holes were widened, to accommodate a new Targetmaster weapon. His handgun was replaced with [[Fracas]]. This retooling made his weapons interchangeable, allowing Scourge to wear Fracas on his head and to hold his "Rocket Booster" (the new name for the "Disintegrator Ray") in his hand.

:Yay, progress! Still don't know why he's got knees, though.

: Targetmaster Scourge's packaging originally contained the [[quality control|erroneous]] blurb "Fracas transforms into ''[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]]'s'' weapon!"<ref name="tmerrorbox">[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/ToysTMScourgeMISB.html Targetmaster Scourge MISB] at Super Toy Archive.</ref> Supposedly, this was fixed by a [[variant|running change]], but the corrected version is said to be much rarer than the fixed box for Targetmaster [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Hot Rod]], who originally suffered the same problem.

:Like Targetmaster Cyclonus & unlike most of the 1987 Decepticon Targetmasters, This version of the toy was not released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Scourge/scourge.htm More information on Targetmaster Scourge at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:6inTiScourge.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|If they make too many toys of him, he'll get a big head! Well, a bigger head.]]
*'''Scourge''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2006)

:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Scourge once again transforms into a retro-futuristic hovercraft, this time with a more accurate sculpt to his animation model (well, minus the head) and significantly improved articulation. While not 100% accurate, the wings in particular are now hinged in the middle to allow them to open wider, and the legs have a much more closely detailed design. But man does he have a big forehead.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/TitScourge/scourge.htm More information on Titanium Scourge at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-ScourgeWoH.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh, all you [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Unicron agents]] look alike!]]
*'''Wings of Honor''' (BotCon 2009 boxset)
*''Accessories:'' Left & right wings/blades (left and right), [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]-style [[Cyber Key]]

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Scourge is a blue and white alien spacefighter with [[Cyber Planet Key]]-activated pop-out blades built into his battle shield. He comes with a red [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] style Cyber Key with blue deco. His wings can also detach from his ankles and be used as blades, with both [[5 mm post|pegging]] into his hands, either with one blade in each hand, or with both blades pegging into the top and bottom of a single hand, forming a double-bladed weapon. Sadly, the faction symbol-swapping gimmick has been neglected. Scourge was only available as part of a multi-pack at [[BotCon 2009]].

:This toy was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s [[Sweep Two#Toys|Two]], [[Sweep Six#Toys|Six]], and [[Sweep Seven#Toys|Seven]] for the same convention. The original version of this mold was also used for the Japanese DVD-[[exclusive]] [[Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version#Galaxy Force|Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ratbat (G1)/toys #Universe (2008)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BCScourge/scourge.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Scourge at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Generations''===
[[File:GenerationsToy-Scourge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's moving on up in the world. From flying bathtub to flying wing.]]
*'''Scourge''' (Deluxe Class, 2010/2011)
**''Accessories'': 2 handguns

:Part of the sixth wave of [[2010]]-[[2011]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Scourge transforms into a jet loosely based on the {{w|Boeing X-48}} blended wing body concept aircraft. He comes with two weapons that are both held via [[5 mm post]], and can combine (via [[C joint]]) into a weapon that looks like [[Fracas]]. These weapons can store inside each of his cape halves/aircraft wings, which can unfold to create Scourge's cape-like batwings in robot mode (though this is not suggested in the instructions). The weapon with the clip can also attach to the 3mm bar of his head-mounted laser. His head can also rise up an extra click farther than usual so that you can reenact hilarious [[character model]] mishaps in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. It's not mentioned in the instructions either, but there's no other reason for that jointing to exist.

:Like many, many aircraft-based Transformers, Scourge possesses landing gear in his alternate mode. There is a pair of flaps near the middle of his underside that can unfold to display six wheels, and underneath his robot mode head is a seventh landing gear wheel that can be flipped out. However, this third section is unusable while his head is extended, which causes him to tip backwards even with the other two stabilizing sections out.

:His [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] shows Scourge with red [[light-piping|light-piped]] eyes, but the production version changes that to blue, which is odd considering this is clear plastic ''painted'' blue. His [[instructions]] also depict him with an alternate head sculpt.

:There have been reports of instances of Scourge being shipped with two right hands, however this does not impact his transformation negatively.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Scourge/scourge.htm More information on ''Generations'' Scourge at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsScourgeMold}}

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====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TitansReturntoy-ScourgeDeluxe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"You can take only the heads of the animals!" "It's funny you think you can dictate that."]]
*'''Fracas & Scourge''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Fracas, 2 handguns

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Scourge transforms from a robot to spaceship and back.

:Scourge's head can transform into the Titan Master [[Fracas#Titans Return|Fracas]], who can either drive Scourge in vehicle mode, pilot Scourge's larger weapon, or plug into the vehicle mode's tower for a Floro Dery-inspired mode; this mount point is specially sculpted for Titan Master heads. As a result of the toy's construction, Scourge can be transformed into vehicle mode without removing his head, leaving it somewhat hidden on the vehicle's backside.

:Scourge comes with two hand-held weapons—a handgun based on his original toy's headpiece, and a double-barreled weapon. They can also combine into a larger three-barreled gun. The double-barreled weapon can be piloted by a Titan Master. Two pegs for standing Titan Master figures are located on the nose section, though the detailing in those spots limits them to facing either forward or backward at a specific angle. His vehicle mode also has four sculpted blasters on its underside, formed from his shin panels. Behind these are two 3mm peg holes, which can mount some Legion class weapons. He has two 5mm peg holes to mount his weapons in vehicle mode.

:Because many of the tabs in the legs plug into slots with one open side in the legs, Scourge's vehicle mode can end up with a gap in the nose section.

:There is an error in his stock image due to being a rendered 3D model instead of the actual toy; the shin pieces colored blue in robot mode but white in vehicle mode. The model also has smaller eyes than the final toy, and shows the swivels in his knees being clear. The toy also features a minimal amount of paint apps in robot mode, resulting in a nearly monochromatic color scheme.

:Scourge also suffers a design flaw: the clamp piece that connects his Titan Master's head mode is too wide, and it's prone to make the head wobble.

:Scourge can also use the ''Siege'' [[Fracas#War for Cybertron: Siege|Fracas]] [[Battle Master]] if one is inclined to have two Fracases.

:Despite the available premise of [[army-building]] for Sweeps, Scourge was a commonly-found shelfwarmer of the ''Titans Return'' toyline.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRScourge/scourge.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Scourge at TFU.info]''

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====''Platinum Edition''====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Scourge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Pictured: Armada of Cyclonus. Not pictured: [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus of ''Armada'']].]]
*'''Armada of Cyclonus''' (Platinum Edition 3-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': 2 Guns

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Scourge is a redeco of his 2010 ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toy, featuring transparent plastic on several parts to evoke his reformation in the movie.

:Scourge was released as part of 3-pack with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#ArmadaOfCyclonus|Cyclonus]] and "[[Sweep (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Sweeps]]", named "Armada of Cyclonus". Despite officially being touted as "available online" by Hasbro at [[BotCon 2016]], thereby implying a "shared exclusive" between multiple online retailers for the United States market (which would usually include the likes of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], Entertainment Earth, and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), it was ultimately only ever listed and stocked by two US-based online stores, namely TFSource and Scramble Core, both of whom obtain their stock through Asian vendors. The set ''did'' see a somewhat more widespread release in Hasbro's Asian markets (most notably Singapore) and, more surprisingly, was even officially released in Canada (where it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and also made available via [[Walmart]]'s Canadian website, though never sold stores) and the United Kingdom (where it was available via the UK [[Toys"R"Us]] website). It was also listed very early on by Amazon's Spanish subsidiary, but was ultimately never stocked by them.

:For unknown reasons, the mold has been retooled to remove the head's ability to raise and lower, with the old internal mechanism replaced with solid blocks that keep it fixed at robot mode height. Furthermore, the included instructions picture [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|Generations Ratbat]] rather than either Scourge or the Sweep.

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====''Studio Series''====
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Scourge.jpg|thumb|300px|Remember, your wallet belongs to [[Unicron/toys#War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy|him]]!]]
*'''Scourge''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID Number'': '''86-05'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-62'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 29]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories'': Disintegrator Ray, [[Fire Blast effect]], "Heralds of Unicron" backdrop

:Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Scourge is based on his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. He has multiple [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] on his body and 3 mm posts at the barrel of his blasters to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. His helmet in robot mode also has a 3 mm post on the front, which can fit the included fire blast effect.

:Scourge has an odd sculpting decision: while his right hand is a fairly standard "holding-things" fist with 5mm port, his left hand is sculpted in a more open gesture that shows off his painted pink fingernails. Both hands can hold his included gun and most 5mm-compatible weapons. Despite his high level of articulation, the range of movement in his hips is limited by the sculpting of the sides of his pelvis, which can also scrape the paint that completely coats his thighs if not handled carefully.

:Scourge also features a second vehicle mode configuration in his instructions to replicate the [[:File:GhostintheMachine-Scourgealt.jpg|occassional moments]] in the movie and the cartoon where his head would be visible in vehicle mode. To achieve this, his whole vehicle mode shell needs to be opened; the armature that his head assembly is on needs to be extended up, and as you bring the shell halves back together, the back panel attached to the head assembly tabs into both of his "engines." As an additional feature, one can also fold the faux engine piece on the back of his head down to give him neck articulation.

:Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a display background for the toy. In this case, it is the scrolling energy grid from when Unicron reformats [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] into Scourge, complete with mid-reformatting [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] and [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] drawn in.

:This mold was slightly retooled into [[Sweep (G1)#Studio Series|Sweep]].
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-DecepticonScourge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|M.C. Sweep Commander.]]
*'''Decepticon Scourge''' ([[March 26]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-21'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser rifle" & "twin blaster"

:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Scourge is a redeco of the ''Generations'' version, now including metallic blue paint on his chest, shoulders, waist, and forearms. He also has extended wing stripes and red windows for the cockpit. The blue on his legs is now a lighter, more purple blue. Silver paint replaces the white paint on his forearms, and he has silver paint on his hands (retaining the metallic red fingers). His facial hair is now dark blue instead of gray, and he has dark blue and silver paint on his torso (instead of gray). The Decepticon insignia is now smaller and towards the center of his torso. His eyes are now painted a clear red.
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[[File:United-DecepticonScourgeBluePurpleClearVer-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Set''' (3-pack, April 2011)
**''Accessories'': 2 handguns

: Dubbed "Decepticon Scourge Blue Purple Clear Version", this [[redeco]] of the 2010 Scourge mold (see above) is cast in transparent purple-ish blue, translucent light blue, and opaque purple-blue plastics, emulating the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Scourge is created from Thundercracker. He's something of an odd man out in the set, being significantly bluer than his very purple comrades.

: This version was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] 3-pack with clear-plastic versions of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#United|Galvatron]], [[Nightstick (G1)#United|Nightstick]], and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#United|Cyclonus]]. Preorders for the set were opened on [[December 13]], 2010, and closed on [[January 11]], 2011, and shipped in April.

: This figure was available with a Galvatron pin and ''[[Macrocosmic Seekers]]'' booklet directly from e-HOBBY, he was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan without said pin and booklet.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:Kre-O-Toy Scourge.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Scourge''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 72'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick (or plate, 2015 releases only), small pistol, 2 clip-on rifles

: As part of the second wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, ''[[Kre-O]]'' Scourge can be rebuilt into the same spaceship/hovercraft thing that Generation 1 Scourge turns into. He reuses [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]]'s helmet, [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'s arm guns, and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s pistol.

: This Collection was still in circulation at "dollar" stores and drug stores up through 2015. They eventually lost the individual-identifying bag codes, but other changes were hidden inside the bag. The 2015 releases replaced the 2x4 logo stand-brick with a new 3x4 logo plate. The Kreon was also given the slight [[retool]]ing to the arm seen in the 2014 Kreons, making the "cuff" parts more sharp-cornered and better adapted to being used as studs. Some of the add-on pieces may also be slightly off-color, possibly due to a change in factories in mid-production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OScourge/scourge.htm More information on Scourge at TFU.info]''

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*'''Scourge''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, small pistol, 2 clip-on rifles

:In 2016, Collection 2 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Scourge's [[paint operation]]s have also been altered to replace the flat light gray paint with shiny silver, as well as changing his [[insignia|faction symbol]] from solid black to a white-outlined purple.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.

===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG26-Scourge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No pink fingernails? You have failed us, Takara!]]
*'''Scourge''' ([[August 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG26'''
**''Accessories'': Headmaster, 2 handguns

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Scourge is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Scourge in a color scheme more accurate to the G1 cartoon, although he doesn't have pink paint on his fingernails (which is mostly because of them being molded in unpaintable plastic). Unfortunately, it still suffers from a wide clamp piece from the Hasbro release.

: Scourge was reissued in December 2017, probably to commemorate the release of the [[Sharkticon (species)#Legends|Sharktron]] & [[Sweep (G1)#Legends|Sweeps]] set.
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2672.html Legends Scourge at Alfes's Blog]''

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==Notes==
[[File:Scourge and Sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*As [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s are physically identical to Scourge in most continuities, any enterprising fan can just buy multiples of a Scourge toy and [[Repurposing|repurpose]] them as Sweeps, as demonstrated by the [[army-building]] photo to the right.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:E-Hobby]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Targetmasters]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:United Decepticons]]

Classics (Europe)

2021-08-17T21:43:23Z

Bowspearer: /* Australian exclusives */

{{disambig3|Classics}}
'''Classics''' is a ''Transformers'' toyline from the later days of ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''.

[[File:EuroClassicsOnslaughtBattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Europe is a strange place.]]

In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], and [[Europe]] saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Scandinavian, Dutch, and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsign]]s, even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. Most of the 1991 toys featured rubsign indents, but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture.

It has been suggested that the toys produced for this line originate from the same production run and facilities as the [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese Generation 1 line]].

==Releases==
===1990===
====Autobots====
'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Sunstreaker]]
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Wheeljack]]
:[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ironhide]]
:[[Inferno (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Inferno]]
:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Jazz]]
:[[Prowl (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Prowl]]

{{note|Oddly enough, "Classic" Prowl was available with stickers sporting the name "[[Diaclone]]", unlike all previous or subsequent versions of the toy available as part of a Transformers line. His crest is also painted and not stickered like the G1 release.}}
'''Classic [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]'''

:[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Silverbolt]]
:[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#1990Classic|Skydive]]
:[[Air Raid (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Air Raid]]
:[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Fireflight]]
:[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Slingshot]]

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''

:[[Motormaster (G1)#1990Classic|Motormaster]]
:[[Drag Strip (G1)#1990Classic|Drag Strip]]
:[[Breakdown (G1)#1990Classic|Breakdown]]
:[[Wildrider (G1)#1990Classic|Wild Rider]]{{sic}}
:[[Dead End (G1)#1990Classic|Dead End]]

===1991===
====Autobots====
'''Original Autobot Leader'''
[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Optimus Prime Classic style]]
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Optimus Prime]]

{{note|Optimus Prime actually isn't called a "Classic" anywhere on the packaging. Instead, he's called "''Original'' Autobot Leader". However, since it's the same packaging style and same year of release, he is listed as part of the "Classics" series.}}

'''Classic [[Blaster (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blaster]]

{{note|Blaster was released in 1991 as an Australian exclusive.}}

'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Sideswipe]]
:[[Tracks (G1)/toys##1991Classic|Tracks]]

{{note|Tracks' shins are painted black instead of just having a silver diecast appearance.}}

'''Classic [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]'''

:[[Hot Spot (G1)#1991Classic|Hot Spot]]
:[[Streetwise (G1)#1991Classic|Streetwise]]
{{note|Streetwise was retooled to make the light bar an extension of the roof painted red, instead of being separately cast in red plastic as with the original.}}
:[[Groove (G1)#1991Classic|Groove]]
:[[First Aid (G1)#1991Classic|First Aid]]
:[[Blades (G1)#1991Classic|Blades]]

'''Classic [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]'''

:[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Grimlock]]
:[[Sludge (G1)#1991Classic|Sludge]]
:[[Snarl (G1)#1991Classic|Snarl]]

{{note|Classic Snarl's dinosaur head is quite dark; almost an opaque black instead of the clear plastic of the original.}}

'''Classic [[Triple Changer]]s'''

:[[Springer (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Springer]]
:[[Sandstorm (G1)#1991Classic|Sandstorm]]
{{note|Unlike the initial 1986 release with metal toes painted orange, and the [[running change]] version with solid orange plastic toes, the Classic reissue sported black plastic toes painted orange.}}

'''Classic [[Throttlebot]]s'''

:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Goldbug]]
:[[Rollbar (G1)#1991Classic|Rollbar]]
:[[Wideload (G1)#1991Classic|Wideload]]
:[[Chase (G1)#1991Classic|Chase]]
:[[Freeway (G1)#1991Classic|Freeway]]
:[[Searchlight (G1)#1991Classic|Searchlight]]
{{note|Most of the Throttlebots were retooled to have their rubsign indents removed. Wideload managed to retain his rubsign indent.}}

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]'''

:[[Onslaught (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Onslaught]]
{{Note|For reasons unknown, the Spanish ''Classics'' release of Onslaught was renamed "Oslat" - the only Spanish ''Classics'' reissue to sport a different name than its UK or French/Dutch counterparts.}}
:[[Blast Off (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blast Off]]
:[[Vortex (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Vortex]]
:[[Brawl (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Brawl]]
:[[Swindle (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Swindle]]

'''Classic Triple Changers'''

:[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Astrotrain]]
:[[Octane#1991Classic|Octane]]

==Australian exclusives==
Additionally, in 1990, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. Due to the timing of these releases, and the re-use of the original G1 packaging rather than the gold ''Classics'' livery, it is very likely that the origin of these releases was the late 1980s/early 1990s [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 reissue toyline]]. It's also possible that this re-release of Beachcomber, Bumblebee, Hubcap and Seaspray, was a factor in all 4 figures being rereleased in vacuum metalised decos in the 1993 [[Transformers:_Generation_2_(toyline)|Transformers: Generation 2 toyline]]. The Australian 1990 releases in G1 packaging were:

===Autobots===
:[[Beachcomber (G1)#1990Classic|Beachcomber]]
:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Bumblebee]]
:[[Hubcap (G1)#1990Classic|Hubcap]]
:[[Seaspray (G1)#1990Classic|Seaspray]]

===Decepticons===
:[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Cyclonus]]
:[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ramjet]]
:[[Scourge (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Scourge]]
:[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Buzzsaw]])
:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Starscream]]
{{Note|Some Starscreams were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists.}}

==Fiction==
*While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues.

==External links==
*[http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm Information about Australian and European G1 releases at Cliffbee.com]
*[http://tfsource.com/blog/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ TFSource article on Euro Classics]

[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

Talk:Blaster (G1)/toys

2021-08-17T18:03:26Z

Bowspearer: Adding documentation

I think someone should add the ReAction toyline for this guy, but there isn't even a page for it. [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 09:39, 6 May 2021 (EDT)

== Classics release ==
Corrected the section Toys|The Transformers section, which incorrectly stated that Blaster was reissued in 1990 here in Australia in his original G1 packaging, to correctly state that he was released here as part of the Classics line in 1991. My source is my 12 year old self. My local Toyworld had one shelf-warming for weeks, on the same shelf as the Classic Triple Changers and Dinobots, while i deliberated about picking him up, only to pass on him. Given how rare this release appears to have been my greatest collecting regret.
[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 04:03, 18 August 2021 (AEDT)

Blaster (G1)/toys

2021-08-17T17:58:33Z

Bowspearer: /* The Transformers */

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{{picsneeded|Kre-O figure}}
[[File:G1 packagingart Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]

'''Blaster''' doesn't share as many toys with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] as you might think.

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1 Blaster toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Blaster''' (Autobot, 1985/1986/1990)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''38'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Electro-scrambler|Electro-scrambler gun]]

: Rather huge by the typical standards of Generation 1 Transformers, Blaster transforms into a miniature [[Non-vehicle non-beast alternate modes|"ghetto blaster" boombox]]. He features spring-loaded buttons: when pressed, his "start" button stays in the depressed position until his "stop" button is pressed, while pressing the "eject" button pops open his tape door, which can store a single [[Mini-Cassette]] Transformer. Due to what was presumably a common internal misassembly issue, many original Blasters had doors which would not open when the eject button is pressed, nor would the other buttons work. Blaster has rather limited useful articulation, located in his neck and shoulders.

: Early versions of Blaster have a back panel that can be removed (with great difficulty) to reveal an empty compartment that originally stored the tape on his Microman source, as the chest door contained the radio. Many reissues retain this while some have omitted it.

:Blaster was [[Classics (Europe)| also released in gold packaging, as part of the Classic line, in gold packaging in Australia]] in 1991. Other reissues with different packaging would follow, and are listed below.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-communicators-blaster/420/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Blaster at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Blaster/blaster.htm More information on Blaster at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1toy twincast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Twincast''' (Autobot, 1987)
**''ID number:'' '''C-116'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], Electro-Scrambler Gun

:For this Japanese-exclusive release, Blaster was [[redeco]]ed into a new blue, yellow, and red color scheme vaguely remincient of the mold's original ''[[Microman]]'' release (see "Notes" below). Like his contemporary redeco [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundblasterG1|Soundblaster]], his chest door was [[retool]]ed in order to accommodate two cassettes at once, and changed from colorless clear plastic to translucent red as part of a gimmick with his pack-in partner, Steeljaw. This version of Steeljaw sports a new decal depicting [[Scorponok (G1)/toys|Scorponok]], which reveals the Decepticon's weak spot when placed behind Twincast's red door, working in the same manner as a [[Tech Spec]]s decoder.

:Twincast was reissued as an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] in 2006 (see below).
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Twincast/twincast.htm More information on Twincast at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1-toy Blaster AM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rocket-packing to the top of the charts!]]
*'''Blaster with Flight-Pack''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' "Flight-Pack" backpack, "tractor beam electron gun"

: Part of the second wave of individually-carded [[Action Master]]s, Action Master Blaster (not to be confused with the "Action Master Blasters" price-point) is a 3 3/4-inch non-transforming action figure compatible with any other Action Master vehicle or accessory. His design is based largely on his cartoon model, with elements from the toy added (most notably his eyeguard).

: He came with the "[[Flight Pack|Flight-Pack]]" accessory, which converts from a winged jetpack to a massive "electro-scrambler" cannon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Blaster/blaster.htm More information on Action Master Blaster at TFU.info]''
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===Binaltech Asterisk===
[[File:Bta broadblast.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|They see me rollin', they hatin'.]]
*'''Broadblast meets Lumina''' (Binaltech, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BTA03'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, Lumina Hoshi with stand, driving arms and driving legs

:A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Skids]] (using his frequent redeco [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]]'s colors), Broadblast transforms into a 1:24 scale Toyota bB, aka the {{w|Scion xB}}. He has working doors, hood, and trunk, plus his engine becomes a non-firing weapon. He also comes with an extra decal sheet, which includes signs for "TBN" which ''possibly'' stands for "Transformers Broadcast Network" or some such; there is Japanese text on the labels as well, but it's really tiny and hard to make out.

:He came with a PVC-plastic figurine of the [[human]] newsgirl [[Lumina Hoshi]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/Broadblast/broadblast.htm More information on Binaltech Asterisk Blaster at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
[[File:G1toy TFC blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Broadcast''' (reissue, 2006)
**''ID number:'' '''21'''
**''Accessories:'' Steeljaw, Electro-scrambler gun, cassette case

:Blaster's first reissue was the final instalment in Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of re-released Generation 1 toys. He features no notable changes from his original release, save for the fact that he comes packaged with Steeljaw, where his original release had gone without any pack-in partners.
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===Collector's Edition===
[[File:G1toy twincast reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Twincast''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''C-116'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]], Electro-scrambler gun, cassette case

:Twincast's first reissue was available as part of the [[Collector's Edition]] line exclusively through online retailer e-HOBBY, designed, as most e-HOBBY [[exclusive]]s were at the time, to accompany the mass-release of the standard reissue of the original Blaster. Though Twincast was unusual in that he was a pre-existing character, where the previous few years' worth of e-HOBBY exclusive redecos had been new characters, he did come packaged with a new partner: a redeco of the Eject/Rewind mold named [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]]. The notable difference from the original Twincast was the absence of an Autobot sigil on his left upper arm. At the time, rather than feature unique packaging, all e-HOBBY exclusives came in a generic box in Autobot red or Decepticon purple; oddly, Twincast came in a Decepticon box, but since Flip Sides was characterized as a Decepticon sleeper agent, it just about made sense.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Blasteruniversetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Preparations for the military strike, dubbed Operation Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication Storm, are already underway.]]
*'''Autobot Blaster with Blockrock Mini-Con!''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Series:'' '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Tri-barrel "particle feedback blaster"/bomb, double-barrel "harmonic wave cannon"/bomb, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key

:Blaster is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Toys|Soundwave]], transforming into a Cybertronic stealth bomber vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-117A Nighthawk prototype]], the {{w|Have Blue}}. He comes with three hexagonal prism "bombs"; one converts into his partner [[Blockrock#Toys|Blockrock]], the other two unfold into non-firing blaster weapons. Any one of these "bombs" can be stored in his [[robot mode]] chest, which opens by plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into him; Blaster comes with a translucent black, gunmetal-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-style Autobot key, in contrast to the [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] key that came with Soundwave. The other two bombs store in indents on the underside of his wings.

:His packaging art shows him with only half of his chest-door as clear-blue, emulating the original toy design's tape-window, but the final product (and stock photography) show the blue all the way across. However, his visor ''does'' have red paint to simulate the "goggle visor" look of the [[#Generation 1|original toy]] and Marvel comics model.

:This mold was also used to make ''Galaxy Force'' [[Logos Prime#Toys|Soundblaster]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Classics Blaster at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008 SDCC G1Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Blaster''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''G1 Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Electro-Scrambler Gun
:This reissue of Blaster comes with [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]]. Released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' toyline]], the packaging also has a special foil-detailed outer slip case. Blaster is technically a slight [[redeco]], having metal-flake beige legs instead of metallic-swirl silver.

:This set was officially a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] and was, in typical tradition, first made available at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2010 and subsequently also sold via the Hasbro Toy Shop website. In addition, it was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010, and was later released at FanExpo Canada 2010.
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===Device Label===
[[File:DL-toy BroadBlast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ten million stickers for the back of the monitor portion not included.]]
*'''Broad Blast''' ([[July 24|7/24]]/2010)
**''Accessories:'' USB cable

:''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' "Broad Blast" (renamed for reasons unknown) transforms into a replica Toshiba Qosmio laptop computer, complete with flip-up screen. In both modes(!) he is a fully functional USB hub (USB 1.1-2.0 compatible), with four "Type A" ports, and a single "Mini A" port. He comes with an ''exceedingly'' short Mini-A-to-Type-A cable, which you're probably gonna want to replace if you're gonna use him with a desktop computer setup.

: In robot mode, his chest is designed to accommodate the original [[Mini-Cassette]] toys, though they cannot stay in there in laptop mode, due to Broad Blast's head being inside his chest in this form. He has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist holes]], which means he can use the original Blaster toy's rifle if you so wish.

: Early stock imagery [[:File:Device Label Broadcast.jpg|showed him with a Windows XP home screen]] on his monitor portion, but the final toy instead uses a red screen with the Autobot symbol.

:Originally scheduled for release in late [[2009]], Broad Blast was delayed until July 2010. According to a report from getnews.jp at the Tokyo Toy Show 2010, the delay was due to the discovery of a connection cut-off problem after the toy/USB hub is transformed into robot mode. TakaraTomy redesigned the entire lower body to fix this problem.<ref>[http://getnews.jp/archives/68064 Get News.jp report on Device Label Broadblast]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Cybertron/DLBroadBlast/broadblast.htm More information on ''Device Label'' Broad Blast at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
[[File:Encoretoy-Twincast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Twincast''' (2012)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Nightstalker (G1)|Nightstalker]], [[Stripes]], [[electro-scrambler]], two mini-cassette cases

:Twincast was available again as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series of reissues. For this release of Twincast, the techno detailing of his door is smoothed over for cartoon accuracy. Also to add to cartoon accuracy, his face is colored in a metallic yellow with metallic light blue eyes instead of silver with gold eyes. All of the original Twincast's stickers have been replaced with tampographed detailing for this release, including a large Autobot symbol on his chest (where the techno detail was present on previous releases). Twincast also features a darker blue from the previous releases as well as a different shade of yellow for his tape deck door.

:Twincast came with Nightstalker and Stripes.

:This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Blaster (SG)|Blaster]].{{-}}

===Generations===
====Fall of Cybertron====
[[File:Generationstoy-FOCBlaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*'''Autobot Blaster''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG17'''
**''Accessories:'' Steeljaw/data disc, rifle
{{note|Fall of Cybertron Blaster was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' Blaster.}}

:Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on Generation 1 Blaster's [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.

:He also comes with [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.

:As an undocumented feature, the seat on his vehicle roof holds ''[[Diaclone]]'' drivers (and by virtue of similar sizes, ''[[Star Wars Transformers]]'' pilots). Additionally, Blaster's trigger finger is molded into his left hand, presumably so he can push his own eject button.

:His chest [[insignia]] is the [[live-action film series]] "angry eyes" Autobot symbol. Also, his [[stock photography]] depicts him with black antennae that are red on the final product, while his [[instructions]] reuse Soundwave's image for the "completed" robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Blaster at TFU.info]''

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:Generations-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Intel-Ops-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Intel Ops''' (2015)
**''Accessories'': Concussion rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles, 6 slides, slide holder

:Hasbro again released Blaster in 2015 as part of the [[Transformers: Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'']] toyline. He was co-packed with [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#IntelOps|Perceptor]], [[Eject (G1)#Generations|Eject]], [[Ramhorn (G1)#Generations|Ramhorn]], and [[Steeljaw (G1)#Generations|Steeljaw]] in a box with an opening front cover. Like the [[#Hasbroreissue|''Universe'' reissue]], Blaster features metal-flake beige legs.

:In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though it was initially only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. It was later revealed that multiple Target stores had kept it in their stockroom and eventually put it out on instant clearance many months later. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

:In the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and officially available via the UK division of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], making this the first official UK release of all the toys contained within! In Spain, it was officially available via the Spanish division of Amazon. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Autobot Intel Ops sets as a result.
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====Titans Return====
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[[File:Transformers-Generations-Titans-Return-Leader-Class-Blaster.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb|Transforms from innocent radio into Autobot communicator into concert stage and back!]]
*'''Twin Cast & Autobot Blaster''' (Leader Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' [[Twin Cast#Toys|Twin Cast]] Titan Master partner, rifle, "rocket-sled"/remote control

:Blaster is part of the first wave of Leader Class ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' figures, and comes with his [[Titan Master]] partner, [[Twin Cast]], who transforms into his head. In addition to his classic robot and boombox alternate modes, he can also transform into a base mode that can link up to the other base modes in the toyline, and features numerous 5 mm mounting points for weapons and Titan Master vehicles and turrets, as well as tiny pegs to accommodate many other Titan Master figures. He includes a "rocket-sled" that is stylized to look like a remote for when Blaster is in boombox mode; it comes with a seat for a Titan Master pilot which forms the topmost turret of his base mode. The sled stores inside Blaster's chest compartment in other modes; a notch is cut into its underside to store Twin Cast while Blaster is in boombox mode. Blaster's chest compartment is also capable of holding Legends Class 'spy-tablet' figures, although this negates the ability to store Twin Cast in Boombox mode. He has several (non-functional) ports molded into his back and legs capable of accommodating real-life USB cables, headphone jacks, and power cables.

:Blaster's helmet, modeled after the Marvel comics design, is made of translucent plastic, which is painted everywhere except the visor. Despite this, the visor's placement does not vertically align with Twin Cast's eyes in head mode, leaving his brow the only thing visible. This was apparently done to evoke the appearance of black "shades".

:He was later [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed into ''Titans Return'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Soundwave]] and ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Bumblebee|Soundwave]]. He is mis-transformed in both his stock photography and in-package: his radio handle isn't collapsed down.

:Hilariously, one of the Chinese-English bilingual instructions showcasing [[Nemesis Command]] had Blaster's name written as "汽车人的枪“, which literally translates as "'''Autobot's Gun'''".

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===Masterpiece===
[[File:MP25-Raoul and Blaster accessories.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* '''Tracks''' (2015)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-25'''

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Tracks (G1)#Masterpiece|Tracks]] comes with a non-transforming Blaster boombox accessory in homage to the two Autobots' team-up in "[[Auto-Bop]]".

:This mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' [[Loudpedal]]'s [[Sound Warrior]].

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[[File:MP26-Twincast and nose gun accessories.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* '''Road Rage''' (2015)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-26'''

:''Masterpiece'' [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]], a retool of Tracks, comes with a blue Twincast redeco of the boombox accessory.
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===Kre-O===
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*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Popular
**''Accessories'': Large rifle

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' Blaster is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His body [[tampograph]]s are heavily toy-based, but he has a cartoon-based face design.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

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===Legends===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG27-Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Ladies & Gentlemen, I bring you: Billy the Broadcaster!]]
*'''Broadcast (Blaster)'''<ref>The packaging says "ブロードキャスト" (Broadcast) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Blaster".</ref> (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG27'''
**''Accessories'': Headmaster, rifle, spotlight/rocket-sled

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Broadcast is a redeco of [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Leader Class Blaster]], and features a deco based on both his toy and cartoon appearances. Notably, his small Headmaster form's colors are based on Twincast, his rebuilt form, which results in a blue visor in robot mode.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2688.html Legends Broadcast at Alfes's Blog]''

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===Vintage G1===
[[File:VintageG1-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Blaster''' (October 2020)
**''Accessories'': Electro-Scrambler Gun #2

:''[[Vintage G1]]'' Blaster is a cassette-less reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]], packaged in a nostalgic Generation 1-styled box. Unique to this release, the box better reflects traditional ''Vintage G1'' boxes vs. more modern, thicker cardboard & features a plastic tray. This release appears to use bronze/beige coloring to the legs, as seen in the previous ''[[#Hasbroreissue|Universe (2008)]]'' and ''[[#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' releases. Unlike [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|''Vintage G1'' Soundwave]], Blaster includes a [[rubsign]], which -as per usual with the line- has a mirror-like silver border and solid red symbol. This release also reflects production in Vietnam with a new mold reflecting this in addition to modern black ink markings. The included Electro-Scrambler Gun is a reuse of the #2 mold, and is difficult to tell apart from its vintage counterpart.

:Blaster prevailed over [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] in a Hasbro poll to choose a second ''Vintage G1'' release to follow after [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Astrotrain]], winning with 56% of the vote.

:In the United States and Canada, this figure, like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, is exclusive to [[Walmart]].
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Gum===
[[File:TFgum blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Broadcast''' (model kit, 1986)
**''Accessories:'' Electro-scrambler gun

:A snap-together model kit of Blaster was released by [[Kabaya]] as part of their ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' line of candy toys. Released in the third wave of the line and sculpted from red, grey and black plastic with a few stickers for detail, Blaster is broadly identical to his larger figure, right down to the moulded-in left-over details from his ''MicroChange'' release like his power switch and dials . There is one major difference: his chest does not open, so he can't store any of the tapes from Kabaya's smaller ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line the way the ''Transformers Gum'' Soundwave can.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/g1-kabaya-cybertrons-441/broadcast-gum-3398/ More information on Transformers Gum Broadcast at TFW2005.com]''
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===Decoy===
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*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Blaster was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Blaster was molded in soft red rubber, and 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.
:Blaster was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, in a variety of colours through "gachapon" capsule machines, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets distributed by [[Seven]].

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*'''Blaster''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''29'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that 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)|Technobots]]

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Blaster/blaster.htm More information on Decoy Blaster at TFU.info]''
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===Attacktix===
[[File:Blaster-atx.jpg|thumb|Have some NON-EXISTENCE, courtesy of FLAGGING SALES!]]
*'''Blaster''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)

:Blaster was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces, using a powerful spring-loaded "blaster" missile launcher attack. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' "Celebration IV" convention, he —and all the other pieces revealed at the show— were ultimately never released.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robotheroesblasterthrust.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Waiting futilely for Robot Heroes Scrounge.]]
*'''Blaster and Thrust''' (2008)

:Part of the third wave of ''Universe'' ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', "Generation 1 Series" Blaster comes packaged with [[Thrust (G1)/toys|Thrust]]. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation. His headsculpt is more toy-based than cartoon-based, featuring his "goggles" (even though his eyes kind of pop out from them).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Robot Heroes Blaster at TFU.info]''
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===G.I. Joe and the Transformers===
*'''''The Epic Conclusion!'' box set''' (2013)
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is a non-transforming Blaster boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]]. The set also comes with a retooled [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] representing [[Jetfire (G1)/toys|Jetfire]], a G.I. Joe [[VAMP]] redecoed into [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] on a leash, and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

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===Tiny Titans===
[[File:TinyTitans Blaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Blaster''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''5'''
**''Number'': '''2/12'''

: Part of the fifth assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Blaster 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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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:Blaster35A.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Blaster, Communications''' (2019)
**'''Blaster vs. Soundwave: 35th Anniversary Edition'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T08'''
**''Stars: ''10

:Blaster, Communications was released in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Blaster vs. Soundwave box set. The box also includes the character cards [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], Communications, [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], Electronic Surveillance, [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], Warrior, [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], Tracker, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], Spy, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], Warrior, and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], Saboteur, along with two ready to play 40 card battle decks themed around both Blaster and Soundwave.

:The first release of this set was a 35th Anniversary Edition was initially released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2019 alongside the TCG's [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]] Convention Pack, and later available online on [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The 35th Anniversary Edition features throwback artwork, with the original G1 Blaster packaging art on the Bot Mode side, and original artwork matching the G1 packaging art aesthetic for Alt Mode. This original Alt Mode artwork was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colored by [[Brian Valeza]].
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[[File:BvSBlaster.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Blaster, Communications''' (2019)
**'''Blaster vs. Soundwave'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T08'''
**''Stars: ''10

:This version of Blaster, Communications was released as part of the general retail version of the Transformers Trading Card Game Blaster vs. Soundwave box set.

:Gameplay-wise the card is identical to the 35th Anniversary Edition of the set, and features different artwork reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game. The line-art for this version was drawn by [[Guido Guidi]].
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===ULTIMATES!===
*'''Tracks''' (ULTIMATES!, 2021)
**''Accessories'': Regular head, [[Attack of the Alien Robots|Evil Alien Robot]] head, 6 interchangeable hands, small gun, large gun, Blaster boom box, [[Basher|"Tank"]]

: Boom-box mode Blaster was included as an accessory with ''[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]'' [[Tracks (G1)/toys#ULTIMATES!|Tracks]].

: Preorders for Tracks (and the rest of Wave 2) opened on [[July 29]] 2021, and closed on [[August 27]], with the toys shipping in summer 2022.

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==Notes==
[[File:MicroChangeRadiCassRobo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*Blaster began life as the ''[[Micro Change]]'' "Radi-Casse Robo" ("radio-cassette", you see), which was actually a functional AM radio. Though this feature was gutted from Blaster when he was released as part of the ''Transformers'' toyline, the original toy's power switch (on his right leg), earphone jack (on the back of his left leg) and tuning dial (on his chest) still remain, now as moulded, non-moving details. Even the toy's electro-scrambler gun is designed to serve as storage for the mono earphone which came with the toy, with the plug inserting into the stock, the cord winding around it, and the earphone itself tucking into the hole in the gun's main body. It was not the toy itself which was the radio; rather, the radio was a small "micro-cassette" which plugged into the toy's internal wiring when inserted into its chest, allowing it to play through the speakers in its legs in either mode. As the electronic equipment in the chest meant that the figure could not hold normal ''Micro Change'' cassettes there, it featured a compartment on its back which could hold a single tape instead. This compartment could still be found on some early releases of Blaster, though it was often mistaken by fans as a vestigial battery compartment, which was actually originally located in the toy's right leg.
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==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Binaltech Asterisk characters]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-Hobby]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Classics (Europe)

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'''Classics''' is a ''Transformers'' toyline from the later days of ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''.

[[File:EuroClassicsOnslaughtBattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Europe is a strange place.]]

In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], and [[Europe]] saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Scandinavian, Dutch, and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsign]]s, even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. Most of the 1991 toys featured rubsign indents, but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture.

It has been suggested that the toys produced for this line originate from the same production run and facilities as the [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese Generation 1 line]].

==Releases==
===1990===
====Autobots====
'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Sunstreaker]]
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Wheeljack]]
:[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ironhide]]
:[[Inferno (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Inferno]]
:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Jazz]]
:[[Prowl (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Prowl]]

{{note|Oddly enough, "Classic" Prowl was available with stickers sporting the name "[[Diaclone]]", unlike all previous or subsequent versions of the toy available as part of a Transformers line. His crest is also painted and not stickered like the G1 release.}}
'''Classic [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]'''

:[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Silverbolt]]
:[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#1990Classic|Skydive]]
:[[Air Raid (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Air Raid]]
:[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Fireflight]]
:[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Slingshot]]

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''

:[[Motormaster (G1)#1990Classic|Motormaster]]
:[[Drag Strip (G1)#1990Classic|Drag Strip]]
:[[Breakdown (G1)#1990Classic|Breakdown]]
:[[Wildrider (G1)#1990Classic|Wild Rider]]{{sic}}
:[[Dead End (G1)#1990Classic|Dead End]]

===1991===
====Autobots====
'''Original Autobot Leader'''
[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Optimus Prime Classic style]]
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Optimus Prime]]

{{note|Optimus Prime actually isn't called a "Classic" anywhere on the packaging. Instead, he's called "''Original'' Autobot Leader". However, since it's the same packaging style and same year of release, he is listed as part of the "Classics" series.}}

'''Classic [[Blaster (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blaster]]

{{note|Blaster was released in 1991 as an Australian exclusive.}}

'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Sideswipe]]
:[[Tracks (G1)/toys##1991Classic|Tracks]]

{{note|Tracks' shins are painted black instead of just having a silver diecast appearance.}}

'''Classic [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]'''

:[[Hot Spot (G1)#1991Classic|Hot Spot]]
:[[Streetwise (G1)#1991Classic|Streetwise]]
{{note|Streetwise was retooled to make the light bar an extension of the roof painted red, instead of being separately cast in red plastic as with the original.}}
:[[Groove (G1)#1991Classic|Groove]]
:[[First Aid (G1)#1991Classic|First Aid]]
:[[Blades (G1)#1991Classic|Blades]]

'''Classic [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]'''

:[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Grimlock]]
:[[Sludge (G1)#1991Classic|Sludge]]
:[[Snarl (G1)#1991Classic|Snarl]]

{{note|Classic Snarl's dinosaur head is quite dark; almost an opaque black instead of the clear plastic of the original.}}

'''Classic [[Triple Changer]]s'''

:[[Springer (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Springer]]
:[[Sandstorm (G1)#1991Classic|Sandstorm]]
{{note|Unlike the initial 1986 release with metal toes painted orange, and the [[running change]] version with solid orange plastic toes, the Classic reissue sported black plastic toes painted orange.}}

'''Classic [[Throttlebot]]s'''

:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Goldbug]]
:[[Rollbar (G1)#1991Classic|Rollbar]]
:[[Wideload (G1)#1991Classic|Wideload]]
:[[Chase (G1)#1991Classic|Chase]]
:[[Freeway (G1)#1991Classic|Freeway]]
:[[Searchlight (G1)#1991Classic|Searchlight]]
{{note|Most of the Throttlebots were retooled to have their rubsign indents removed. Wideload managed to retain his rubsign indent.}}

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]'''

:[[Onslaught (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Onslaught]]
{{Note|For reasons unknown, the Spanish ''Classics'' release of Onslaught was renamed "Oslat" - the only Spanish ''Classics'' reissue to sport a different name than its UK or French/Dutch counterparts.}}
:[[Blast Off (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blast Off]]
:[[Vortex (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Vortex]]
:[[Brawl (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Brawl]]
:[[Swindle (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Swindle]]

'''Classic Triple Changers'''

:[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Astrotrain]]
:[[Octane#1991Classic|Octane]]

==Australian exclusives==
Additionally, in 1990, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. Due to the timing of these releases, and the re-use of the original G1 packaging rather than the gold ''Classics'' livery, it is very likely that the origin of these releases was the late 1980s/early 1990s [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 reissue toyline]]. The Australian 1990 releases in G1 packaging were:

===Autobots===
:[[Beachcomber (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Beachcomber]]
:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Bumblebee]]
:[[Hubcap (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Hubcap]]
:[[Seaspray (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Seaspray]]

===Decepticons===
:[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Cyclonus]]
:[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ramjet]]
:[[Scourge (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Scourge]]
:[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Buzzsaw]])
:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Starscream]]
{{Note|Some Starscreams were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists.}}

==Fiction==
*While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues.

==External links==
*[http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm Information about Australian and European G1 releases at Cliffbee.com]
*[http://tfsource.com/blog/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ TFSource article on Euro Classics]

[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

Motorvator

2021-08-17T17:46:30Z

Bowspearer: /* The Transformers */ Edited information to include their packaging design

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:''The Motorvators are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Overlord vs motorvators.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|When East meets West]]
Little is known of the background of the '''Motorvators''', but the group is known to include:

* [[Flame (Motorvator)|Flame]] the thinker
* [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]] the leader
* [[Lightspeed (Motorvator)|Lightspeed]] the speedster

The three can combine into [[Big Motorvator]]. Their mortal enemy is [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
: The Motorvators are [[redeco]]es of the three smaller Japanese [[Brainmaster]] robots released to European markets in 1991. Each Motorvator included an [[Energon figure]] (redecoed from the small Brainmaster robot) and sword, but none of the accessories used to [[Combiner|form]] [[Road Caesar]]. They were released in a packaging design reminiscent of the concurrently available "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" figures.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Motorvator''' (モーターベイター ''Mōtābeitā'')
*''Italian'': '''Super Autorobots'''

[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]

Talk:Beachcomber (G1)

2021-08-17T17:35:33Z

Bowspearer: Added documentation

Christ on a Cone of Tragedy, that opening profile is about four times longer than it needs to be. Ramp it BACK. Bigtime. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 05:55, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

:Agreed. There is a lot of redundancy in it. Even removing that would drastically shorten it. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 15:40, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

My apologies on that, I'm fairly new to the whole wiki thing, just started adding info about the toy modes then thought I'd add info to the rest and I guess I was a little verbose.

==Welkerian proportions==
Should any mention be made of Beachcomber being one of the three Autobot characters that [[wikipedia:Alan_Oppenheimer|Alan Oppenheimer]] supplies the voice for,the other two being [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]]. He is also the voice of [[wikipedia:Mer-man|Merman]],which is why Seaspray sounds like him. [[User:ChoHIlqoq|ChoHIlqoq]] 04:14, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Just FYI, because I'm still quite new at this and buzzing on gin, but I made a grammar fix (changed 'were' to 'was') somewhere in the beginning of his G! spiel - and I wasn't logged in at the time. So, that was me. [[User:Pcgneurotic|Pcgneurotic]] 12:55, 23 December 2011 (EST)

== Dead in the Animated Movie comic adaption? ==

If the note [[The_Gathering_Storm|here]] is correct - that Beachcomber was shown dead in the 2006 comic adaptation - it'd be worth a little section on this page, along with an image. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 12:27, 10 September 2013 (EDT)
:Also also, there really should be an image of him from Spotlight: Blaster, and a bit longer explanation of his role in that issue's events. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 12:28, 10 September 2013 (EDT)
:There is ''someone'' there, in the corner of the panel. If it is Beachcomber, he is off-model and off-color, but I can't think of anyone else it could be. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 17:24, 10 September 2013 (EDT)

==Altmode==
I'm not sure I see the compelling reason to think Beachcomber is a Fast Attack Vehicle versus any other type of generic sandrail. Are we basing this on the fact that he has body panels? He certainly has zero of the weapons typically mounted on the FAV and his rollcage is much less elaborate. -[[User:LV|LV]] ([[User talk:LV|talk]]) 19:01, 3 March 2015 (EST)
:Given that this was originally added by a user whose only other contribution is also making a very specific statement about an altmode (that of [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]]), I think we could probably revert to the previous "of probably made up model" statement. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 21:19, 3 March 2015 (EST)

== Henkei Beachcomber ==

"The Henkei! Henkei! release of Universe Beachcomber has more cartoon-accurate colours and paint applications, his blue paint finish is flat and less vibrant than Hasbro's release."
What "blue paint finish"? I have both version in my hand right now and the only section with blue paint appears to be the visor.--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] ([[User talk:Nevermore|talk]]) 09:16, 28 October 2017 (EDT)

== "Australian exclusives" ==

Added his Australian 1990 reissue in Australia to the G1 Toy section. I personally witnessed the Hornsby store of the long since defunct toy retail chain, Playscene stock Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Hubcap, Seaspray, Ramjet, Cyclonus, Starscream and Soundwave w/- Buzzsaw, and added several of these figures to my collection at the time.
[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 03:35, 18 August 2021 (AEDT)

Beachcomber (G1)

2021-08-17T17:34:37Z

Bowspearer: /* The Transformers */ see discussion for documentation

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{{disambig3|Beachcomber}}
:''Beachcomber is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Beachcomber sawyer.png|upright=1.4|thumb|''Hippies.'' They're everywhere. They wanna save the earth, but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad.]]
'''Beachcomber''' has a hard time reconciling his love of peace and freedom for all creatures with the need to combat those who threaten it. Furthermore, however just the cause for which it was fought, the gruesome and destructive aftermath of any battle sickens him to the spark.

Sometimes, when the internal struggle gets too heavy, he simply has to wander into the wilderness and cleanse his soul. Even there, far from civilization, he sometimes finds strange substances to aid the Autobot cause, for Beachcomber is a skilled naturalist, and geology is his specialty, man. He often tries to preserve or even to hide these discoveries, but he has seen too much evil done by the ruthless Decepticons to conceal any possible source of aid completely from his allies.

Beachcomber's geology tools include a wide array of sensors (magnetic, seismic, sonic, infrared) and a 'sonic pick' which can cut through rock. Beachcomber can use his magnetic sensors to navigate like a compass, but local magnetic disturbances can cause this to lead him astray. His sonic probes possess only limited range.

Beachcomber is neither very fast nor very strong, and his antiwar sentiments gain him little respect from the more martial of the Autobots, yet he is agile and skilled in a fight, and his courage is beyond all reproach.

{{quote|Relax, man. Remember, we're all one with the universe.|Beachcomber|"[[The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alan Oppenheimer]] (English), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese) |[[Chen Weiqun]] (Chinese), [[Vladimiro Conti]] (Italian, second dub), [[Jorge García]] (Latin American), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French), [[Roger Carel]] (European French, "The Insecticon Syndrome"), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French, "Prime Target"), [[Marcus Jardym]] (Portuguese), [[André Filho]] (Portuguese, "The Secret of Omega Supreme"), [[Hélio Ribeiro]] (Portuguese, "Prime Target"), [[Marco Antônio Costa]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5")}}
[[File:Beachcomber with bird.jpg|thumb|left|He talks to the animals. Especially after a good hit of Kalis Mountain High.]]
Beachcomber showed up out of nowhere one day, helping [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] investigate some [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] attacks on an old growth forest. This unit proved to be sufficiently under-powered when it came to confronting freshly fed Insecticons, and their battle strategy amounted to hiding behind Hound's holograms until the bad robots went away. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}} He was next seen on [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], worrying that the battle with the Decepticons would destroy the environment before it could be properly studied, but at least he was still fighting while complaining. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

Beachcomber, along with the other Autobots, was exiled from Earth after Megatron allied with greedy businessman [[Shawn Berger]] to create anti-Autobot propaganda. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} He and the other Autobots managed to return to Earth thanks to [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]'s navigation. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:Goldenlagoonbeachcomber1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|One day I'll be the prettiest Disney Princess!]]
The next time Beachcomber was involved in a large-scale battle, he was less eager to fight. On a geology expedition with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and several other Autobots, Beachcomber abandoned them in the middle of a firefight to explore a cave in the nearby cliffside. While his friends were dodging laser fire and trading blows, Beachcomber was learning to speak parakeet and communing with nature. He also found a golden lagoon full of [[electrum]], a naturally-occurring element which would make any Transformer temporarily impervious to harm. He dipped his hand into the lagoon, and it turned completely gold in color. Beachcomber hid this information from his fellow Autobots, and even kept his silence after [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] arrived coated in electrum and drove the Autobots into retreat, capturing two of their number in the process. Valuing the scenic beauty surrounding the electrum pool, Beachcomber still refused to warn his comrades after the ''entire Decepticon army'' arrived coated with invincible golden armor. He went solo to check on the lagoon, and was captured by the Decepticons. Some of the dumber [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] acted as his prison guards at the Decepticon sunken base, though, and Beachcomber managed to escape alongside his fellow prisoners Perceptor and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]].

Reaching the electrum pool, the trio was met by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the rest of the Autobots, who had independently uncovered the pool's location thanks to [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]. When Optimus Prime observed that they must have all learned about the lagoon at the same time, Beachcomber, hanging back from the crowd, glanced at his golden hand, and quickly dove into the electrum, seemingly to hide his prior knowledge of the substance, and called for the other Autobots to join him in coating themselves with the metal. The wilderness was subsequently ravage by the invulnerable Autobots' battle with Decepticons, which concluded when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] ordered the electrum pool destroyed rather than allowing it to be shared with Autobots. While the other Autobots celebrated their victory, Beachcomber sat amidst the devastation and mourned for the natural beauty that had been lost. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

Beachcomber briefly maintained a position at the Autobots' New York City base inside [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]'s garage. {{storylink|Make Tracks}} He was also seen attending Teletraan I when the Autobots were engaged with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] and [[Morphobot]]s. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}} Beachcomber was next seen protecting [[San Francisco]] from an alien bird-dragon unleashed on Earth by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. He tried appealing to the creature, thinking that we're all one with the same universe. Yeah... that didn't work well. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} When the energy creature called [[Kremzeek]] assaulted the Ark, Beachcomber was one of the first Autobots short-circuited by the little creep. {{storylink|Kremzeek!}}

Beachcomber was later kidnapped by a greedy toll booth and forced to drive in a circle while hopping over spike-traps. It might make more sense if we explained it better, but it would be nowhere near as funny. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

Next, after Megatron kidnapped Perceptor and then voluntarily let him go, Beachcomber joined the ''entire Autobot team'' in riding out a few miles from the base to retrieve their friend. Why several dozen Autobots were needed for such a simple mission... is unknown. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

In [[2006]], Beachcomber was stationed at the Ark with [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] and several others when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] came to destroy it. Their feeble efforts to defend the spacecraft were barely noted by the dinosaur robot. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}
{{-}}

====IDW ''The Animated Movie'' adaptation====
Beachcomber was killed during the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005. {{storylink|The Gathering Storm}}
{{-}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga=====
[[File:FSRLTFmanga8 Minibots.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|OK team: We may be centuries old, but we should risk our lives for a dog that will probably die soon anyway.]]
As a member of the [[Four-Wheel Drive Corps]], Beachcomber confronted the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] out in the desert, only to be caught in an explosive mine trap and fall into a pit. Working together, Beachcomber and the others combined their Scramble Power and worked their way free of the pit. A concentrated Scrumbuster attack drove off the Decepticons, and the Autobots won the day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

Later, Beachcomber was part of a group who arrived to back up [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], who was defending a [[Battle Dog|dog]] that had been cruelly experimented on by the [[Decepticon]]s from being hunted and captured by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. He and the other [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] [[Minibot combiner|combined]] with Powerglide in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s thanks to the energy within the dog, and spinning furiously, smashed through [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s chest and out the other side in a flying drill attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}

=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Beachcomber attended a lecture on Earth about the human's earthquake-prediction technology. Beachcomber attended mostly because he was a geology nut. As the Autobots and Professor Ohnishi spoke after the lecture, an earthquake struck. The Autobots were able to quickly deduce that the Decepticons were causing artificial quakes, but Beachcomber did not take part in the following confrontation against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Activation}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Beachcomber attended the unveiling of Wheeljack's latest invention, the Transform Super Cog. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
Beachcomber fought alongside the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Throttlebot]]s on Cybertron in 2011. [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotic wave forced him and his allies to fall asleep. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}
{{-}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
[[File:Abominus cameos.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.2]]

In [[2050]], Beachcomber and the Autobots supported the [[Selector]]s, human-made robots who wanted freedom from their creators. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

The [[Quintesson]]s chose to aid the humans, however, lending their [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s to the fight. The creatures released a metal-eating gas on the Transformers, and Beachcomber was among those caught in the vapors. {{storylink|Abominus comic 1}}
{{-}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:G2Redux-BeachcomberGoldbugpowers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|I told you we shouldn't have smoked that [[forestonite]].]]
In [[2010]], Beachcomber was stationed at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. He was led into battle by [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] as the Autobots came to the rescue of [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s forces at the [[Large Hadron Collider]] in Switzerland. In the aftermath of the battle, they were exposed to the mutating properties of [[forestonite]], developing new color schemes and abilities. Beachcomber became a ''real'' flower-child, taking on an environmentally-friendly green paint scheme and causing plant life to grow wherever he walked. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

A couple of years later, he and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] compared powers while standing around Autobot City. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}
{{-}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
An erroneous account placed Beachcomber as part of a group of Autobots posted on Cybertron hundreds of years ago who, upon detecting the [[Underbase]] heading towards Earth, sent out [[Raindance|two]] [[Grand Slam (G1)|mini-cassettes]] to forewarn the Autobots posted on the organic world of its arrival. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

{{note|The flashback in "[[Club Con!]]" depicting Beachcomber, Perceptor, [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] on Cybertron is screwy for all kinds of reasons. Aside from the fact that Sunstreaker was on Earth at the time and Defensor hadn't even been created then, Beachcomber and Perceptor would first learn that Optimus Prime still lived in "The Smelting Pool!", when they intercepted the signal that [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] sent in "[[The Next Best Thing to Being There!]]".}}

[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|On Cybertron, Beachcomber basically transformed into whatever Kup does.]]
Beachcomber was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on Cybertron who disobeyed orders along with most of the cell to help [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] recover [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] from the [[smelting pool]]. He actually demonstrated some uncharacteristic strength and gusto, tearing down a [[laser sentinel tower]] with his bare hands. The rescue mission failed, but they did recover Scrounge's stolen data, and learned that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the crew of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] were alive and fighting on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Powerglidereadytoblastoffrightnow.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Beachcomber's bloodthirstiest moment.]]
Soon after, Perceptor's crew began a mission to destroy the [[space bridge]] before the Decepticons on Earth and Cybertron could begin trading resources. Beachcomber used his geological skills to map out a safe path underneath the planet's surface to bomb the underlying support structures of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], bringing down [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s whole fortress. The unit failed to destroy the space bridge, however, and were ultimately forced to retreat across the Bridge to Earth. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Immediately upon arrival, they were approached by the Decepticon fliers [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]], who correctly identified them as Autobots and were about to open fire when [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] realised the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] was undefended and diverted his troops there instead. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Beachcomber and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Beachcomber's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were defeated with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Beachcomber and his fellows were subsequently taken captive, and the robot-hating Circuit Breaker mounted their heads on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} Meanwhile, [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and the shifty human [[Donny Finkleberg]] were sent on a mission to determine their whereabouts, but Finkleberg sold out Skids to RAAT as well. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Ultimately, Finkleberg redeemed himself by forcing the captured Autobots' release as part of a deal. If the [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|combined bodies]] of Beachcomber and the other captives could successfully aid in the defeat of the vandalizing [[Battlecharger]]s, they would be set free. And so it was. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}} ''Beachcomber and the others headed home, directed by Skids, when the [[time travel]]ling [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] took their guide's place. Galvatron tore his way through the group, one by one, with Beachcomber one of his casualties, though he was ultimately driven off by the arrival of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s Decepticons.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}

''Following the Dinobots' directions, the Cybertron Seven finally joined up with the Autobots aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] only to discover that Optimus Prime was dead. They attended his funeral but it was cut short by the sudden return from Cybertron of... Optimus Prime!'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[File:Beachcomberdarkstar.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|They're about to crash through Bruce Wayne's window.]]
Some time later, after Optimus Prime's ''real'' death, Beachcomber was one of the several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair Optimus Prime's body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held a funeral service for their leader, and launched his body into space. Upon their return to the Ark, Beachcomber and the other grieving Autobots were shot at by their ship's own defense systems, which had been activated by a [[Mechanic|human intruder]] in their absence. Ratchet, who had elected not to attend the funeral, was able to defeat the villain and then tended to the wounded. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} The Ark then came under attack by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and Beachcomber was one of the first casualties, getting blasted by the monstrous Decepticon's battle station mode. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}} Under the direction of the Autobots' new leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], Beachcomber, Cosmos and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] constructed a [[variable voltage harness]] with which to punish the "traitorous" Blaster. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} After capturing Blaster's "accomplices"—[[Spacehikers|a quartet of human children and a stuffed bear]]—Beachcomber and the other Autobots watched as Grimlock tried them before an [[Autobot Multi-Circuit Court]] and sentenced them to death. Meanwhile, much to Beachcomber's relief, Blaster had sneaked aboard the Ark and rallied the Autobots in his support but he was forced to surrender to Grimlock in order to save the children's lives. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} While he did champion Blaster for replacing Grimlock as the Autobots' commander, this didn't stop Beachcomber from whining about senseless violence throughout their duel on the moon. Luckily, a Decepticon strike force arrived to drown out his voice with some lasers and explosives. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

When the Autobots rescued [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] from the Arctic and were ambushed by the Decepticons, Beachcomber was among the first to be attacked, set upon and mauled by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}} ''Presumably, this rendered him non-functional, as Beachcomber was last seen laying deactivated aboard the Ark as [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] attempted to repair him.'' {{storylink|Deathbringer (issue)|Deathbringer}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Beachcomber air raid space pirates.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2| I'll avenge you! Oh wait... that's just an Autobot. I thought he was a tree.]]
When the [[Quintesson]]s raided [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in [[2008]], Beachcomber and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] rushed to defend their home with a team of fellow Autobots. Unfortunately, the Quintesson shock troops were too much for them, and quickly overran the defenders. Beachcomber and his [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] buddy made a run for back-up, but were jumped from behind and taken out with the rest. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Lancer two crew war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Time to FIGHT AND DIE for the rainforests]]
Beachcomber was part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]'s assault on [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], serving on board the ''[[Lancer Two]]'' alongside [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], [[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]] and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] under [[Getaway]]. Though their part of the mission was carried out successfully, Jhiaxus had anticipated the Autobots' strategy and they were quickly overwhelmed by his reinforcements and forced to crash land on a nearby planet. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}}
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===Sticker Adventures books===
Beachcomber and the Autobots protected the humans from a revenge attack by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons.{{storylink|Galvatron Attacks}}
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===The Battle for Planet Earth===
Beachcomber, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] maintained a 24-hour watch on the Decepticon hideout by taking turns. Beachcomber was once almost discovered by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], but simply remaining quiet and still was enough to fool the Decepticon, who was a noted idiot. {{storylink|Menace at the Dam}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
Being a pacifist geologist, Beachcomber did not enjoy hearing about Decepticons around the ''Ark'', and decided to drive off to his "secret place" to look at rocks in peace. Beachcomber's secret place was where a mountain met a valley by a beautiful pond. In Beachcomber's secret place, [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] had also found some tranquility. Beachcomber didn't enjoy having Grapple in his secret place, but decided to stay quiet and watch Grapple until he went away.

Beachcomber's watch was interrupted when he saw the Insecticon [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] transform and fly away from where Grapple was sitting. He told Grapple what he had seen, but not before the other Insecticon, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], got close enough to implant a cerebro-shell in Grapple, turning him against Beachcomber. Beachcomber raced home and told the other Autobots what had happened. Optimus Prime then led an assault on the Decepticons that ultimately freed Grapple from the Insecticons' mind control. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}
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===Island of Fear===
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Beachcomber was vacationing on the tropical paradise of [[Nali]] when he ran into [[you]]. The following events likely saw him bound up in a mission to stop [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] from tapping into the [[Earth's core]] to power the Decepticons' weapons. Whatever happened to him was up to you! {{storylink|Island of Fear}}
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===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Attack of the Insecticons====
Beachcomber was witness to [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] testing the Sun-Pak, a new device of Sparkplug's invention that would solve the Autobots' energy woes. However, the Decepticons' discovery of the device forced the Autobots in a number of possible perilous situations. Notably, one such situation involved the Autobots being at the mercy of the Insecticons while trapped underground. If Beachcomber convinced Optimus Prime the best course of action was to entrust him with the Sun-Pak in order to recharge it, two possible outcomes were possible in Beachcomber's solo mission.

Beachcomber explored the system of underground lakes, marveling at the many strange things that lived there, and manages to find his way to the surface. While recharging the [[Sun-Pak]] he was attacked by [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], and had to be saved by [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]. How humiliating.

Alternatively, Beachcomber became lost when his magnetic sensors erroneously led him directly to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. He did not regret this error for long. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

====Earthquake====
[[File:EarthquakeJessieKidnapped.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|The coast is clear. Now I can get a granola bar out of the snack machine.]]
Beachcomber was lounging about Autobot headquarters, discussing how nice the recent lull in Decepticon activity was, when Optimus recommended that the peace-loving Autobot take a vacation. Beachcomber gladly agreed. He then drove out to the countryside, only to suddenly be shaken up by a tremor. Pinpointing the tremor's origin, he came upon Rumble practicing his earthquake abilities. Once the Decepticon had finished, Beachcomber followed him back to the Decepticons' newest secret base.

If Beachcomber decided to return immediately to Autobot headquarters to report his findings, Beachcomber was sent back out to investigate further, this time with Powerglide and Windcharger. Once the three Autobots arrived at the cliff face that concealed the Decepticons' base, the three of them debated on their course of action. Beachcomber advocated for trying to find a more conspicuous route into the base, thinking the main entrance would be too risky.

If the three Autobots decided to walk through the main entrance of the Decepticons' base, Windcharger was promptly crushed by the fortress's doors, which then let loose a swarm of Decepticons. Beachcomber then tricked Rumble into causing an earthquake, which brought down the Decepticons and their fortress in one fell swoop. The pair then retrieved the damaged Windcharger to be fixed by Ratchet.

If the trio decided instead to look for an alternate entrance, they discovered a narrow passageway hidden behind some bushes and scrubs. Taking the passageway, Beachcomber's squad emerged into a storage room. Leading out of the storage room was a passage not unlike the one from which they had just emerged and a brightly lit corridor. While Powerglide wanted to explore the bright corridor and Windcharger wanted to investigate the dark passageway, Beachcomber considered looking for other places to explore in the storage room.

If Beachcomber joined Windcharger, the two of them soon found themselves before a heavy stone doorway. Hearing Decepticon voices beyond the door, the pair argued whether or not to spring a surprise attack their enemies. Beachcomber had the option of either proceeding forth with Windcharger, or returning to the storage room to join up with Powerglide.

If Beachcomber decided to proceed with Windcharger, the two Autobots started to argue once more on how to get through the heavy door. While Windcharger was eager to bust it down, Beachcomber considered attempting to decode the door's access lock.

If they managed to decode the door's password, they found themselves intruding upon an empty room; Megatron's secret chamber.Upon hearing Megatron approaching, the pair managed to grab him from behind. Taken by surprised, the Decepticon leader was tricked into thinking that the Autobots had the base surrounded, and was made to have the Decepticons surrender. After Beachcomber contacted Optimus Prime for reinforcements, the Decepticons’ ploy was successfully undone.

If the pair were unable to decode the door's password, Windcharger attempted to smash the door down, despite Beachcomber's protests. All Windcharger managed to do was make a lot of noise, and the two Autobots attempted to flee the scene. As they retreated, they were spotted by Megatron, who blocked off their exit. The Decepticon leader then promptly slaughtered the pair with a blast of his nuclear-charged fusion cannon.

If Beachcomber decided to explore the brightly-lit corridor with Powerglide, the pair soon found the entire fortress to be eerily silent. Finally hearing Decepticon voices nearby, the pair heard Megatron expositing his plan to Soundwave. The Decepticons planned to use a Destruction Beam to create a fault line near Center City, which would in turn be exploited by Rumble's earthquake-inducing abilities to destroy the entire area. With this knowledge, Powerglide and Beachcomber raced out of the fortress, meeting up with Windcharger en route, and returned to Autobot headquarters. Relating this information to Optimus, the Autobots then decided to split up in two groups. One group was to attack the Decepticons’ fortress, the other to stop Rumble in Center City. Beachcomber was assigned to the lead team.

If the lead team was sent to the Decepticons’ fortress, Optimus was able to overpower Megatron in the battle that ensued. The Decepticon leader was forced to guide Beachcomber, Inferno and Optimus to the Decepticons’ lab. There, the Autobots disabled and destroyed the Destruction Beam device, captured Megatron, and left many Decepticons permanently maimed. Though they later had to trade Megatron to the Decepticons for the safe release of the Autobots captured in Center City, the Autobots were ultimately victorious that day.

If the lead team was sent to defend Centre City, the Autobots’ next objective was to meet up with Sparkplug They consulted him on whether the Autobots should enter Centre City in their [[robot mode]]s, or in their vehicle modes.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots not worry about subtlety, the entire squad transformed and began prowling the streets in search of Decepticons, oblivious to the panic they were causing. Unable to restore order in time, Beachcomber and the rest of the main team were destroyed in the ensuing earthquake.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots remain in their vehicle modes, he would concoct a plan where the Autobots would help evacuate the entire town in their vehicle modes. With no more than four trips in and out of the city, Beachcomber and the rest of the team carried out the plan without incident. With the humans out of harm's way, the Autobots transformed and engaged the approaching Decepticons, whom they easily dispatch. With the city safe, the Autobots moved out to help their comrades at the Decepticon fortress.

Alternatively, if Beachcomber decided to have Windcharger, Powerglide and himself each investigate a different area of the Decepticons’ fortress, he would accidentally bump into Dirge. Dirge easily overpowered Beachcomber, disassembled him, and replayed the last few moments of his memory tape to find out who had accompanied him.

In a completely different sequence of events, Beachcomber decided to try and infiltrate the Decepticons’ headquarters on his own. Though he was able to activate the fortress's main doors, upon hearing nearby human voices he hesitated on whether he should proceed within the fortress or investigate the voices first.

If Beachcomber went to check on the humans, he soon found out that they were the Autobots’ allies, Buster and Jessie. The pair informed Beachcomber of a secret passage they had discovered, which led inside the Decepticons’ fortress. They trio were surprised by Ramjet, who captured Jessie and took off. Though Buster was adamant that they rescue her, Beachcomber felt they should report back to Optimus first.

If Buster managed to convince Beachcomber to rescue Jessie, he led Beachcomber to the secret entrance he had previously discovered. Once inside the fortress, the duo heard voices nearby once more.

If they followed the voices, they came upon Soundwave and Thrust putting Jessie away in a cell. Once the Decepticons left, Beachcomber wasted no time in breaking Jessie out. The three of them then set out to find the Decepticons’ lab. But after searching for some time, they were unable to find it. Giving up their search, they reported back to Autobot Headquarters. Beachcomber and Mirage then headed back to the Decepticons’ fortress, and used Mirage's holographic abilities to trick Buzzsaw into thinking the fortress was overrun by an Autobot army. This prompted Buzzsaw to head back to the lab to defend it. Following him, the Autobots were able to destroy the Destruction beam before it caused any harm, and then hurried out of the fortress while the Decepticons still panicked over Buzzsaw's report of an Autobot army.

If Beachcomber convinced Buster to hide instead of following the voices, the duo quickly came at a loss on what to do next. After a few moments’ hesitation, the pair came out of hiding only to be confronted by Thrust. Beachcomber engaged the Decepticon in a brief firefight before escaping with Buster. But Thrust quickly came upon them once more, this time backed up by Starscream, Dirge, and Megatron himself. The Decepticons led their new prisoners to Megatron's lab. Megatron then tortured the pair by showing them the destruction of Center City via a view screen. The show over, Megatron then turned his Fusion Cannon upon the pair, and pulled the trigger...

Alternatively, Beachcomber might have been able to convince Buster to leave Jessie behind by claiming that the Decepticons were unlikely to harm her. The two of them then headed to Autobot headquarters, and returned with reinforcements. Shortly before arriving at their destination, the Autobots had to choose their next course of action; they could either storm the Decepticon fortress by force, or try to sneak in through the secret passageway Buster had discovered.

If they decided to storm the fortress, Beachcomber would become nervous, and urge his fellow Autobots to find a more peaceful way to resolve the situation. Optimus sternly told him that this was not the time for one of his anti-war speeches. This moment of hesitation ultimately cost the Autobots the battle, and the Decepticons triumphed that day.

If they decided a stealthier approach, the Autobots quietly entered the Decepticon base, and set out to shoot down any Decepticons they encountered, save Megatron, whom they planned to capture. After encountering some resistance from their foes, the Autobots came upon branch in the passageway, and had to choose to go left or right.

If they took the right passageway, the group happened upon Jessie, whom they freed. Telling them she knew the location of the Decepticons’ lab, Jessie then led the group into a Decepticon trap; she had been brainwashed. The Autobots were captured and Megatron's plan to destroy Center City came to fruition.

If they took the left passageway, the group happened upon Megatron's lab. Megatron was then taken captive. Beachcomber successfully deactivated the Destruction beam, and the rest of the Autobots deactivated the remaining Decepticons. The Autobots celebrated their victory by guzzling a few quarts of fine-grade oil.

In a final possible path, wherein Beachcomber attempted to enter the Decepticons’ fortress by himself through the front door, he was jumped by Buzzsaw who immediately tore into Beachcomber. Buzzsaw was helped by Scrapper into disassembling the Autobot. Megatron then ordered his Decepticons to rebuild Beachcomber. In the process, the Decepticons planned to swap Beachcomber's memory chip for a Destructicon chip, to create the perfect Decepticon double agent. But Mixmaster mixed up the two chips, and Beachcomber returned to Autobot headquarters as his old self. Now having become the perfect Autobot double agent, Beachcomber hoped to soon be able to end the war and return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}
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====Desert Flight====
[[File:DesertFlightBeachcomberbumpsintoCosmos.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Shutup [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. I told you we're going to listen to Phish]]
Beachcomber was part of a group of the Autobots’ best scouts, led by Optimus on a fuel-finding mission.
When they heard a tremendous explosion go off nearby, Beachcomber was suspicious that the Decepticons had wanted them to hear it; he reasoned the Decepticons had left them several clues on their nearby activities recently, and wanted to spring a trap on the Autobots. Optimus sent Cosmos to investigate the noise.

If Cosmos radioed his findings to Optimus immediately, Optimus's convoy moved in to investigate a nearby Decepticon base. En route, the Autobots passed near a human town, but began floating in mid-air before being able to reach it. Evidently, the phenomenon was caused by a Decepticon anti-gravity weapon.

If Optimus ordered his troops to come to the humans’ aid, they found themselves taking part in a struggle in futility, as the entire town was near-weightless, meaning they couldn't put the humans anywhere where they wouldn't float away once more. Then, the Autobots heard Decepticons approaching. Helpless in their current position, the Autobots were quickly eradicated by the Decepticons.

If Optimus ordered his troops to attack the Decepticon base, Beachcomber took a moment to goof off in the low-gravity environment, and accidentally bumped into Cosmos, flying nearby. The Autobots soon reached an area free of the anti-gravity beam's influence, and Beachcomber refocused on the mission at hand. They were then attacked by a small fleet of Decepticons. The Decepticons were quickly forced to break off their attack and retreated. But with the battle over, the Autobots noticed a small human boy at their feet. The Autobots then headed for the Decepticon base, with their stowaway. Megatron delivered an ultimatum; if the Autobots did not surrender Optimus Prime to the Decepticons immediately, he would use his gravity beam to have the nearby humans float off into space.

If the Autobots decided to continue with their initial plan to simply attack the Decepticon base, their advance was halted by a force field. Megatron then fired his beam in all directions, causing a ripple effect that sent everything not fastened down to the Earth's surface to float helplessly out into space.

Alternatively, the Autobots could concoct a plan where Optimus would pretend to allow himself to be taken prisoner, per Buddy's suggestion. The Decepticons, fooled into thinking they've won, took Optimus Prime into their base. In actuality, Beachcomber and the rest of the Autobots were hidden away inside Optimus's trailer. The Autobots then led a surprise attack on their unsuspecting foes.

In the event that Buddy tampered with the gravity gun in the ensuing battle, the Autobots would emerge victorious.

If Buddy instead ran towards Beachcomber and Tracks over the course of the battle, Laserbeak would fire at the group at the same time as the gravity beam reached them, creating a tear in space-time above the group. Beachcomber accidentally stumbled into the time anomaly, and disappeared. Once the Autobots gained the upper hand in battle, Buddy insisted he and Tracks venture into the anomaly to rescue Beachcomber.

If Buddy and Tracks entered a space-time anomaly created during the battle, they would emerge to discover they had traveled three hours into the future, whereas Beachcomber was only flung forward for one hour. In the intervening time, Beachcomber had been captured, and most of the other Autobots were dead or injured, resulting in a Decepticon victory.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, wherein Cosmos had taken off to explore the Decepticon base on his own, The Autobot convoy were surprised to see two Cosmoses flying back towards them some time later. Both Cosmoses declared themselves to be the real one, and urged Optimus to destroy the other.

If Optimus destroyed the wrong Cosmos, the duplicate obliterated Beachcomber and the rest of the Autobots with the [[proton bomb]] it housed within its body.

If Optimus destroyed the duplicate Cosmos, the real one would inform the Autobots of the Decepticons’ schemes, and the convoy would roll out to take on their adversaries. They were soon met by a squad of flying Decepticons, but were at a strict disadvantage against their adversaries as their vehicle modes possessed no weapons. The Autobots nonetheless managed to fight their way to the Decepticons’ base, one way or another, and defeated the Decepticons by using their own gravity weapon against them. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}
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====Autobot Alert!====
Alongside Springer and Blurr, Beachcomber was assigned a secret mission; to uncover the location of a sphere of cybertite, containing an ancient Autobot formula. Part way into the mission, Beachcomber's squad was attacked by Decepticon storm troopers who dragged Beachcomber away after having blasted their way into the Autobots’ research centre. The Decepticons then set out for a nearby crater where they believed the sphere of cybertite to be, Beachcomber still in hand. When the Decepticons manage to crack the code of a message they had intercepted containing further details on the location of the cybertite sphere, they left Beachcomber at the crater, after tying him to an explosive device.

In one possible sequence of events, Blurr and Hot Rod arrived at the crater and managed to free Beachcomber from the explosive device before it went off. Unfortunately, heading for the crater instead of the cybertite sphere's actual location cost the Autobots valuable time, making it impossible for them to catch up to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Csbeachcomber.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man. Bonnnngggg!!!"]]
Beachcomber was seen as one of the civilians on the united Cybertron after Shockwave and Ultra Magnus's forces returned from Earth. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} He was spurred into action against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s regime when Optimus Prime returned to the planet and rallied the Autobots into an organized army. His actual contribution to the insurrection was undocumented, but it's entirely possible he may have even picked up a weapon. Really. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

Afterwards, Beachcomber was assigned to a mission suitable for his pacifism, as part of Bumblebee's supply crew on the ''[[Orion]]'', bringing news and fuel to their comrades on Earth. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Little did they know they would be caught up in heavy combat with [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} As part of an alliance to defeat their mutual enemy, Beachcomber was supposed to be guarding Sunstorm's primary target, the Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], aboard the ''Orion'' shuttle. Now, of course, the question isn't whether Starscream betrayed them at the first opportunity (he did); It's whether Beachcomber even bothered to pick up his gun and try to stop Starscream, or just passively let the 'Con gun him down. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Blaster]]

[[File:SpotlightJazz-BeachcomberCosmos.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.8|Beachcomber joins the surging "Occupy Jazz" movement.]]
Beachcomber originally hailed from [[Ibex]], where he wrote ''[[Primal Prophecies|The Primal Prophecies: A New Interpretation]]''. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}

Early in the war, Beachcomber, along with [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], met with the damaged [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] when their transport ship returned to HQ. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

Four million years ago, Beachcomber was present at a victory celebration after the Autobots halted a major Decepticon energon convoy. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

Later, Beachcomber was captured by [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], who used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to inject him with a [[cerebro-shell]]. Under its control, Beachcomber attempted on three occasions to assassinate [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. Ultimately, Blaster confronted him about it and forced him to fight against his Decepticon control. Though his mental resistance shorted out the shell, his neural processors were severely damaged as well. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[File:Campolongo tags Beachcomber A Rude Awakening.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|BAD TRIP MAN, BAD TRIP!]]
After eventually recovering, Beachcomber ended up among the Autobot forces on Earth. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] visited to investigate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s surrender, Beachcomber feared that they might all get arrested, and decided to leave the team. Alongside [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Blurr]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], he attempted to find and join [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]], who was trying to get off the planet, only to drive straight into a [[Skywatch]] ambush. Beachcomber was the first to be deactivated when a human named [[Campolongo]] zapped him using a hi-tech suit. The captured Autobots were brought into the hangar where Optimus Prime was imprisoned by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Major Witwicky]] in an attempt to get the Autobot leader to cooperate. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}}

After [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] became Autobot leader and formed an alliance with Skywatch, Beachcomber was freed. He would later completely ignore Bumblebee's leadership once [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] returned from space with the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and demanded to see Optimus Prime. Beachcomber was also amongst those (meaning everyone) who volunteered to return to a restored Cybertron and fight [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} Upon arriving, he transformed and rolled out alongside the other Autobots. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

[[File:AnotherMine Beachcomber.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.7|[[Kei Zama]] can make ''anyone'' look badass.]]
In the post-Great War era, Beachcomber joined the [[Cybertronian Security Force]]. In early 2018, following Chancellor [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s public confession to a myriad of crimes, Beachcomber was assigned to guard his cell. After [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] stopped by to show Starscream the [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|movie]] he'd been working on, the former ruler of Cybertron requested Beachcomber pass along a message to some [[Badgeless|friends of Starscream]]. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

Shortly afterwards, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] and [[Liege Maximo]] returned to Cybertron with Beachcomber being among those assigned to guard the latter. Feeling guilty about aiding Starscream, he let [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] and his entourage interrogate the latter for five minutes. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} He and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] later escorted the captive Shockwave through the streets to be imprisoned, with Beachcomber telling the monologuing cyclops to shut up along the way. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} Beachcomber's bad luck as a guard continued when an escaped Starscream later returned and knocked him out in order to converse with Shockwave. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} Beachcomber managed to escape Cybertron's destruction at [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s hands, being transported to Earth with many survivors. He immediately began admiring some flowers upon arrival. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
When the Minibots excavated a [[Dinobot (BW)|mysterious mech]], Beachcomber was astute enough to recognize the Predacon symbol may have been descendant from the Decepticon sigil. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}
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===Bot on the Street===
Beachcomber was asked if he'd like to change his alternate mode, and thought he'd like to be a bird feeder. {{storylink|Bot on the Street}}

===''TransTech''===
Beachcomber criticized the [[Supreme Multi-Circuit Court]] for allowing [[Hydradread/Highbrow Hybrid Technologies]] unfettered access to the [[Iocus]] Cluster. He especially didn't care for the idea of a [[Hero Mashers|Transformer being built out of pieces that belonged to other Transformers]]. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter}}

Beachcomber debated [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] about internship practices on [[Axiom Nexus]] during a television segment. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Beachcomber thought it cruel to keep the [[Anibot]]s in a [[roboto-zoo]] but [[Vector Prime]] saw little alternative. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/24}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Beachcomber was one of the many Autobots that found their way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
The peace-loving Autobot Beachcomber could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Beachcomber packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Beachcomber, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}

===Precursor World===
A particularly dazzling Beachcomber was a follower of [[Primus#The old universe|Primus]] in the [[Golden Age (Generations)|Golden Age]]. Like his fellows, he dutifully assisted Primus in his efforts to confiscate the [[Star Power|Seven Lights]] from his dissenting army the [[Primus Vanguard]] and destroy the universe.

Beachcomber was present in the strike team Primus brought to bear against the [[Powered Master]]s in an expedition to the year [[2050]] of the [[G1 World|next universe]] to capture its newly formed, empty [[Silver Matrix]] for his patsy [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]]. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

When Star Convoy grew wise to his master's plan, Beachcomber helped restrain him as their master personally gathered the last two Star Powers from [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron Omega]] and [[Purple Wicked Convoy]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 1|Finale 1}}

Primus's plan went real sideways after that, with Primus being reduced to his diminutive core form ''Oracle'' by the onslaught of the behemoth [[Blue Planet (Generations)|Neo Primus]] (no relation) and the Seven Lights being captured by malevolent future warrior [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Gold Megatron]] and used to create his own seven-part force, the [[New Primus Vanguard]]. Realizing the dire nature of the threat, Oracle reversed his orders, and Beachcomber and company freed Star Convoy and pooled their [[Golden Power]] into him. Star arose deputized into the Golden Age as ''Gold Primus Convoy'', Primus's eighth and final champion!

Beachcomber's subsequent fate is unknown.
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Bumblebee recruited Beachcomber to join the [[Bee Team (G1)|Bee Team]], a secret strike force. {{storylink|The Bee Team}} Chased by Decepticon forces, Beachcomber discovered a Golden Lagoon of [[Electrum]]. Unfortunately the Decepticons found it too, and in the resultant battle, both the lagoon and the surrounding glen were destroyed, much to Beachcomber's dismay. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}} After [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] was inflicted on the Autobots, Gears and Beachcomber managed to sneak past the Decepticons and get a sample of [[corrostop]] from the [[Statue of Liberty]]. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (Legends)|Cosmic Rust}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Blues#As Beachcomber}}
Beachcomber appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by The Blues. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Beachcomber-(G2).jpg|thumb|400px|G2 is his only cue!]]
Beachcomber (G2) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was available to 100 leagues in the "Divide and Conquer" medium events.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Beachcomber toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My other alternate mode is a bong.]]
*'''Beachcomber''' ([[Mini Vehicle]], [[1985]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-63'''

:Released in the second year of the [[Hasbro]] ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Beachcomber transforms into a blue and gray 1982 M1040 Chenowth "Hellfire" Fast Attack Vehicle (which is an amusingly well-armed vehicle for such a peace-loving Autobot). Although not documented in his instructions, Beachcomber's legs are extendable, adding several precious millimetres to his height.

: The figure has several minor variants, one with "Hasbro" stamped across the left arm (removing half the "mesh" pattern), and one without (leaving the full mesh there). The French release of the toy by [[Ceji]], aside from using the "half-mesh" arm variant, has a slightly different headsculpt with narrower eyes, different wheel-pins with four "rivets", plus slightly different shades of blue and gray plastic.

: Beachcomber continued on into the 1986 Mini Vehicle assortment, with no notable changes.

: In the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] line, Beachcomber was not part of the initial 1985 "pre-movie" series (despite being in the pre-movie cartoon), but premiered in 1986's post-movie ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Transformers 2010]]'' line. Like all of the smaller toys sold by Takara at the time, he was packaged in a small box and came with a collector's card inside, rather than on a card.

: Beachcomber was [[Classics (Europe)|reissued in Australia]], in his original packaging, in 1990.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Beachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on ''Generation 1'' Beachcomber at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-beachcomber/707/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Beachcomber at Transformerland.com]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Beachcomber photo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Beachcomber went green before it was in vogue.]]
*'''Beachcomber''' (Mini Vehicle, [[1993]])

:''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Beachcomber uses exactly the same mold as his Generation 1 counterpart. However, this time around, the blue was replaced with a chrome green and the grey of the upper legs and lamps was replaced with [[neon]] red. This version removed the "half-mesh" on the left arm and simply replaced it with a large Hasbro copyright stamp.

:A rare variant exists that may have been a [[prototype|test shot]] run with gray legs. These figures were apparently given out internally by Hasbro as [[Christmas]] ornaments, as they have been found bagged with a string attached and a card reading "Transformers Christmas ornament" on one side and "Merry Christmas from the Boys' Toys Marketing" on the other. The same treatment has been seen with a ''Generation 2'' Seaspray.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Beachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Beachcomber at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 Legends Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Has a [[fireblast]] of 1, yet is the only Legends Mini-Vehicle with a weapon.]]
*'''Beachcomber''' (Legends, [[2008]])
**''Series:'' G1 Series
**''Accessories'': Wheel-mounted gun

:Released in the fourth wave of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' toyline]]'s Legends assortment, Beachcomber has a very cartoon-inspired robot mode, but his vehicle mode appears to be inspired by the "Warthog" off-road vehicle from the ''Halo'' game series. Amusingly, the pacifist Beachcomber has a spare-tire-mounted machine gun in vehicle mode. (Maybe it's a paintball gun?) Despite this piece being removable, Beachcomber has no way of holding it in robot mode.

:This mold is the basis for the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]]'s [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Sandstorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUBeachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on ''Universe'' Beachcomber at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei-toy Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yes, the pacifist is part of the "Attack Team" rather than the "Spy Team". Makes sense!]]
*'''Minibot Attack Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-18'''

:The ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release of ''Universe'' Beachcomber is at first glance identical to the ''Universe'' release. However, the ''Henkei'' release has a flatter and less vibrant blue than Hasbro's release.

:He was only available in a three-piece set with [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Gong]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Cliff]].
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy BeachcomberKreon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I am totally high right now."]]
*'''Beachcomber''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2013]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 60'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, small pistol

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Beachcomber is a [[Kreon]] that can be rebuilt into a little dune buggy. He uses the [[Constructicon (G1)#Kre-O|Constructicon]]-style cab-helmet, and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s handgun.

:This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us]] or drug/discount stores.

:This mold was also used to make a [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OBeachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on Beachcomber at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely to Grow Totally Organic Energon
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Beachcomber's deco is much more heavily based on the [[Beachcomber (G1)#Toys|original Beachcomber toy]], with a more cartoon-accurate face. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

: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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OBeachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on Class of '85 Beachcomber at TFU.info]''

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*'''Beachcomber''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, small pistol

:In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, first appearing at [[Walgreens]] stores in the US. These releases use the almost-entirely-[[retool]]ed 2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Beachcomber's [[tampograph]]s are slightly altered, changing the flat light gray to metallic silver, giving him a red Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]], and adding some white highlights.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''EZ Collection''===
*'''Beachcomber''' (2013)
**''ID number:'' '''EG10'''

:''[[EZ Collection]]'' Beachcomber was to be a [[redeco]] of the [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Legends Class figure]]. It was solicited in 2013, but never saw release.

{{canceledtoy}}
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===''Generations''===
====''Power of the Primes''====
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-Beachcomber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Prime Master|Dude]], you're the designated driver tonight, right?]]
*'''Beachcomber''' (Legends Class, [[2017]])
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 25]], [[2018]]

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Legends" class toys, Beachcomber is based heavily on his original toy and cartoon model. In dune buggy mode, his "driver" compartment can seat [[Titan Master]]s and [[Prime Master]]s.
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===''Golden Lagoon''===
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Come on in, the [[Electrum]]'s fine.]]
*'''Beachcomber / Perceptor / Seaspray''' (Three-pack, November 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-03'''

:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Beachcomber is a gold and gold chrome redeco of ''Power of the Primes'' Legends Class Beachcomber in homage to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. Packaged with similar redecoes of ''Titans Return'' [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Perceptor]] and [[Seaspray (G1)#Golden Lagoon|Seaspray]], this set was released exclusively at [[TakaraTomy Mall]] as part of TakaraTomy's celebration of the franchise's 35th anniversary. The set was later rereleased by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the USA in January 2021.

:This toy also appeared in ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]'' as a member of the [[Golden Age (Generations)|Golden Age]], who may or may not be named "Beachcomber".
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W5Beachcomber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Beachcomber, Geologist''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T08/T46'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Autobot Gears, Transport & Reconnaissance is one of forty-six double-sided character cards released as part of Wave 5 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Titan Masters Attack.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' Beachcomber toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art. The card's Alt Mode received original art, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]]

: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.
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==Notes==
[[File:TFTM-MaybeBeachcomber.jpg|thumb|See kids? This is what happens to hippies.]]
*There's a generic robot seen ahead of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] in line for [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s smelting pool in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', who's colored in an approximation of Beachcomber's color scheme. It's not his [[character model]], though, so don't worry, that "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" appearance isn't an error.
*Beachcomber's character model shows up during a flashback in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' episode, "[[Prehistory]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Beachcomber''' (ビーチコンバー ''Bīchikonbā'', ビーチコマー ''Bīchikomā'')
*''French:'' '''Déferlo''' (Canada), '''Pacifico''' (Canada ''Generation 2'')
*''Greek:'' '''Angeliofόros''' (Αγγελιοφόρος, "Messenger")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Guberáló''' ("Scavenger")
*''Italian:'' '''Pulce''' ("Flea")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jù Làng''' (巨浪, "Waves")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Onda''' (Portugal comics), '''Pacífico''' (Brazil comics)
*''Russian:'' '''Shezlong''' (Шезлонг, "Lounge")

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Employee/Gen2ChristmasOrnamentBCom.html Christmas Ornament Variant]

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Talk:Hubcap (G1)

2021-08-17T17:33:31Z

Bowspearer: Added Documentation

Is it worth mentioning that Hubcap appears really briefly in the 86 movie? He's on the conveyor belt inside Unicron behind Jazz and Cliffjumper, and is presumabely saved from an acid pit death by Daniel...
:I could have sworn that we already had a discussion somewhere about that scene (and that character in particular with an image no less) somewhere on the wiki, but I can't find it. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 21:07, 6 March 2011 (EST)
::Hubcap never had a character model drawn up, that's why his appearance in the Japanese manga is so much more [[:Image:FSRLTFmanga8 Minibots.jpg|toy-accurate]] than the rest. It can't be Hubcap, it's just a generic colored in a manner reminiscent of Bumblebee. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 21:38, 6 March 2011 (EST)

== Which reality is "Gone Too Far" protagonist Hubcap from? ==

The page for [[Killzone]] labels Jackpot and Hubcap's home reality as the Classics reality. However, I cannot find anything for or against this anywhere. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 18:06, 6 April 2015 (EDT)
: The answer to your question is in the notes. The Allspark Almanac referred to this Killzone as "Classics Killzone" in one of the Ask Vector Prime segments. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 19:12, 6 April 2015 (EDT)
::Thanks. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 22:35, 6 April 2015 (EDT)
:::Hubcap and Jackpot were ''not written'' to be from any specific continuity, just a generic "G1". It's part of we noted that TFs can and will be put into "close enough" universes once they leave Axiom Nexus. Where Killzone comes from doesn't make any difference. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 22:58, 6 April 2015 (EDT)
::::Ah, I misremembered Killzone from being at the beginning instead of the end. Yeah, he has no relevance to Hubcap or Jackpot, then. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 23:07, 6 April 2015 (EDT)
:::::But wasn't TransTech Cheetor shipping Hubcap and Jackpot back to their home reality at the end of "Gone Too Far"? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 14:58, 7 April 2015 (EDT)
::::::M Sipher wrote that story. Go ahead, argue with its author! --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 15:06, 7 April 2015 (EDT)

== Dies often? ==

To what does the caption for his Generations toy refer? Hubcap's died... once? Is it a reference to Cliffjumper? --[[User:Nu-Priest|Nu-Priest]] ([[User talk:Nu-Priest|talk]]) 20:31, 19 July 2020 (EDT)
:It says he is NOT the one that dies often, so I'm not sure why you're confused. It's obviously a reference to Cliffjumper. Now, whether it's a good caption is debatable, but it doesn't seem unclear. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 20:34, 19 July 2020 (EDT)
::I thought it was referring to multiple other different Hubcaps that have died or something, but moot point now.--[[User:Nu-Priest|Nu-Priest]] ([[User talk:Nu-Priest|talk]]) 20:52, 19 July 2020 (EDT)

== "Australian exclusives" ==

Added his Australian 1990 reissue in Australia to the G1 Toy section. I personally witnessed the Hornsby store of the long since defunct toy retail chain, Playscene stock Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Hubcap, Seaspray, Ramjet, Cyclonus, Starscream and Soundwave w/- Buzzsaw, and added several of these figures to my collection at the time.
[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 03:33, 18 August 2021 (AEDT)

Hubcap (G1)

2021-08-17T17:32:36Z

Bowspearer: /* The Transformers */

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{{disambig3|Hubcap}}
:''Hubcap is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Hubcapg1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Orange face and experimental dog energies not included.]]
Everybody likes '''Hubcap'''. He's friendly, always has a clever joke or compliment ready, and is generally a nice, fun, affable bot to be around. On the other hand, nobody actually ''trusts'' Hubcap. It's not his devotion to the [[Autobot]] cause that's the concern (mostly), but his ulterior motives for his friendship and jokes and the like. He is at his core a con artist, and everyone's a bit on their guard around him. Some think he's this way to cover for deficiencies or to stay in a position well above his actual aptitude level... or maybe he just likes tricking people. He doesn't seem to have made many enemies with his tricks and scams, though; quite the opposite. So perhaps it is all mostly harmless.

No-one doubts that he's got ''very'' good audio receptors, though, capable of picking up incredibly weak signals, which is why he's part of the Autobot communications hub. One can only guess as to what he might ''do'' with all he hears in that position, though.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga====
[[File:FSRLTFmanga8 Minibots.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|So which one of them is Tinky Winky?]]
Hubcap was part of a group who arrived to back up [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], who was defending a [[Battle Dog|dog]] that had been cruelly experimented on by the [[Decepticon]]s from being hunted and captured by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. He and the other [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] [[Minibot combiner|combined]] with Powerglide in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s thanks to the energy within the dog, and, spinning furiously, smashed through [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s chest and out the other side in a flying drill attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}

====''Legends'' comic====
At the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' in the late 1980s, Hubcap attended [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]]'s presentation of his new invention, the [[Transform Super Cog]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

====Controverse====
In early [[2011]], Hubcap manned the dimensional portal that banished [[Primacron]] to another universe after his trial. {{storylink|Controverse}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
In [[2050]], Hubcap joined the Autobots warring with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s over the fate of the [[Selector]]s. He could not penetrate the wall of solar energy beams being emitted by [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:BlackSunshine Autobot training failures.jpg|thumb|Hubcap and his buddies weren't 1984 enough to beat the training drones.]]
Hubcap was among the group of new recruits seen failing to take on the [[auto-combatant]] training drones on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s rule was toppled. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Megatron Origin issue 3|''Megatron Origin'' #3]]; [[Sins of the Wreckers issue 1|''Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers'' #1]] (modern era)

[[File:MegsOrigin4 Hubcap.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Actually doing his job!]]
Hubcap was secretly an [[Outlier (group)|outlier]], with the power to amplify or block any signal. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4|Sins of the Wreckers #4}} Before the war, he was buddies with [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], forming a trio of friends who would often enjoy [[Cybertronian sport#Races|the races]] together. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}}

Hubcap's dayjob was in the [[Senate]] Security Services. He was among the mourners at the funeral of his comrades [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]]'s funeral at [[Security Services Headquarters]] in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], standing with his friends Bumblebee and Cliffjumper. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} He later served at an Autobot communications post, trying to radio through to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] for reinforcements during [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s "everything burns" offensive. In the end, the area was so devastated that Hubcap and the Autobots had to request evacuation from the area instead, leaving Kaon under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}} Subsequently, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] took over the security forces and began restructuring them, Hubcap was among the earliest troops who assembled under him—though [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] didn't believe him or any of the others were ''real'' soldiers. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13#Old Ways|Old Ways}}

In the early days of the Decepticon uprising, Hubcap and Cliffjumper's close friendship with Bumblebee came to an end when he began acting strange and they stopped hanging out with him, unaware he was the victim of mental manipulation by [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}} Hubcap eventually took up a job as an intelligence analyst {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4|Sins of the Wreckers #4}} and partway through the war, he was listed as a potential candidate for a mission that was ultimately given to [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Wheelie}} He became good friends with [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] and the two would often write to each other. His communications expertise also gained him a friend in [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

[[File:SinsoftheWreckers4 HubcapTraumatized.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"''Pluh— please'', I-I beg [[Roadbuster (G1)|you]]... no... more... ''[[Ghostbusters]] references!!''"]]
Hubcap was later assigned as a cadet for training with the famous [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], but the experience was a horrific one: Roadbuster had been hearing the voice of what he believed to be [[Mortilus]], god of death, and following its instructions, had been torturing and murdering his cadets. Violently beaten and forced to endure "[[Transform-up|mode-drilling]]"—constant transformation, over and over—Hubcap was taken to the brink of death, but moments before Roadbuster could "deliver" the cadets to his master, security forces under the command of [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] arrived in the nick of time and took Roadbuster into custody. Once repaired, Hubcap returned to his work as an analyst, but one day, stumbled across a stray transmission that filled him with fury: Roadbuster had been released after minimum rehab on Prowl's orders, as a favor to [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]]. The realization that the lives of little 'bots like him did not matter in the eyes of prime movers like Prowl tipped Hubcap over the edge; he fell in with the renegade scientist [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], who also had a vendetta against Prowl, and was soon dredging up all sorts of dirt on Prowl that they could use against him. Even though Tarantulas admitted having ''been'' the voice of "Mortilus" that drove Roadbuster mad, the terrified Hubcap continued working with the spider in hope of seeing justice served, and the promise of getting a new, stronger body to use, so no one would ''ever'' overlook him again. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4|Sins of the Wreckers #4}}

[[File:Hubcap sins of the wreckers 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left]]
After the war ended, Hubcap furthered Tarantulas' plot by becoming the administrator of [[Debris]], the [[Wrecker]]s' space station headquarters, next to Roadbuster. The Wrecker didn't recognise him and assumed that with his reputation as a communications specialist, he must really want the job. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 1|Sins of the Wreckers #1}} {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4|Sins of the Wreckers #4}} Pipes was disappointed when Hubcap wouldn't leave to join the ''[[Lost Light]]'' with him {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} but the two stayed in touch; Pipes's last proper words before his death were a message sent to his friend. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

On the day that Tarantulas's revenge plan went into motion and he captured Prowl, Hubcap nervously approached Impactor and Roadbuster to warn them that the now incarcerated Wrecker [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] was about to break free of his makeshift prison. This was Impactor's first meeting with Hubcap, and he chose to question him about the station's other occupant, the comatose [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Springer]], asking his opinion about him being kept on life-support. Fittingly enough, Springer chose that very moment to emerge from his coma, having been contacted by [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] for help in locating Prowl. Sufficiently motivated, Springer recruited Hubcap into a new iteration of the Wreckers and they travelled to [[Earth]] to rendez-vous with Kup and his allies [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and [[Verity Carlo]]. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 1|Sins of the Wreckers #1}}

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While Arcee and Springer took to arguing over who they thought was responsible for Prowl's disappearance, Hubcap scanned the local area but was unable to find any trace of other Cybertronians nearby. Presently, the group came under attack from Tarantulas's employees, the anarchist organization [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhem]], whose [[Beast mode|bio-disguises]] shielded them from Hubcap's sensors {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 2|Sins of the Wreckers #2}} (though of course, being in on the plan, Hubcap, ''knew'' they had been lurking around). {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4|Sins of the Wreckers #4}} During the battle, gigantic Mayhem member [[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]] became stuck in mid-transformation, and Springer, Arcee, Roadbuster, Hubcap, and Verity all ran inside his cavernous body in order to access his teleport gateway to Tarantulas's pocket-dimension hideaway, the [[Noisemaze]]. Taking Mayhem member [[Claw Jaw]] captive, they had him open the gateway to the Noisemaze, and with Hubcap's "assurance" that he had detected no transmissions from Claw Jaw to alert Tarantulas to their coming, the team headed through. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 2|Sins of the Wreckers #2}}

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Upon arrival in the Noisemaze, Arcee, Springer, and Roadbuster were immediately rendered insensate by the Noisemaze's sensory maelstrom. Hubcap's frequency skills rendered him immune to the maze's effects, but when Claw Jaw—protected by neural blockers provided by Tarantulas—began laughing at the Autobots' plight, Hubcap was forced to use his powers to ''amplify'' the maze's effect on Claw Jaw, killing him before he could spill the beans about Hubcap's treachery to Verity. Verity's own ill health led to her passing out, and as her vision dimmed, Hubcap told her he admired her bravery in standing up to Prowl. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 3|Sins of the Wreckers #3}}

[[File:sotw4 hubcap's fall.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|right|"Perhaps, if you had more time... but then again, perhaps not. Redemption is a rare and special thing, after all. It is not for everyone."]]
When the team recovered consciousness, they were greeted with the sight of Hubcap standing at Tarantulas's side, and learned the full story behind the little 'bot's turn to the dark side. Hubcap vowed that he would expose every corrupt thing Prowl had done in the name of the "greater good," intending to beam it all out into the universe for everyone to see, but when push came to shove, it turned out he couldn't back up his big talk: Prowl made him see the potential for a new war to be ignited by the information if it reached the public, and all the loss of life that would be on Hubcap's hands if we went through with it. At the last second, just before transmitting the data, Hubcap relented and set the Wreckers free. As he led Prowl through [[Tor|Tarantulas's base]] to safety, he expressed relief that it was all over and that he could move on, even if he would have to do so in jail... only to turn around and see that Prowl had pulled a gun on him, having decided he possessed too much incriminating data to be allowed to live. Hubcap pleaded not just for his life, but for Prowl to see that, if he kept committing atrocities like that for the "greater good," everything would just keep happening all over again, as new victims sought restitution and revenge the way Hubcap had. Surprisingly, Prowl relented, seeing the logic in Hubcap's words and agreeing they had to be strong enough to end the cycle together. Impactor, lurking in the shadows, disagreed; believing it was too great a risk, he shot Hubcap through the chest, and the little 'bot plunged off the catwalk to his apparent death. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4|Sins of the Wreckers #4}}
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===''TransTech''===
[[File:Axiomnexusgonetoofar.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
After a routine [[space bridge]] accident, Hubcap and his best mech [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] ended up in the trans-dimensional processing hub of [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]] Cybertron. They were released into [[Axiom Nexus]] proper after being properly [[identification bolt|cataloged and tagged]] to wait until their exit visas came through. Their tour guide [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], an Autobot from the [[Aurex]] [[universal stream|universal cluster]], explained the deal with the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]s, but Hubcap didn't get much further than "I hate quantum." The whole TransTech v. [[Lowtech|Offworlder]] system put Hubcap on edge, but Jackpot convinced him to live a little and mix it up with the locals.

While looking for someone to float them a line of credit, the two Autobots visited a local bank, only to be quickly escorted to the curb after Hubcap began loudly explaining all the ways the basic contract was designed to screw over the lendee long-term. Mixing their needs for adventure and profit, Hubcap and Jackpot journeyed to the relatively unpoliced Zone 6, and hit the scene at [[The Blue Deployer]]. Hubcap was initially annoyed at the low-level jamming field in the tavern that threw a blanket over his special senses, but soon perked right up when he saw the gambling tables. Hubcap got on a winning streak in his game, squaring off against a local Decepticon named [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]], and bet it all on what he thought was an unbeatable hand in [[Cybertronian sport#Fullstasis|Fullstasis]]. Unfortunately for their coin-purse, Jackpot wandered over at that moment and his luck-warping field (combined with the natural observer's bias when dealing with quantum mechanics) sent Gutcruncher's hand into superposition, costing Hubcap everything or, as he put it, "''fifty-slagging-three-slagging-thousand slagging credits!''"

Gutcruncher liked the cut of Hubcap's metal, and offered him a business opportunity to meet for later than night. Hubcap and Jackpot were in agreement to ''Never Trust a Decepticon'' when The Blue Deployer's patron, [[Cryotek (TransTech)|Cryotek]], interjected his opinion. He convinced the duo to take Gutcruncher up on his offer and see what their options were. A few hours later, Hubcap and Jackpot found themselves with mezzanine-level seats to the start of a war—Gutcruncher was rallying all the offworlder gangs and unions to strike back at the TransTechs and seize their transcendent technology for themselves. And, as the universe attempted to prove any situation could always get worse, a photon charge suddenly went off directly behind the duo, atomizing Gutcruncher's skull and leaving every crooked crankshaft and gear-spitting gang member in Axiom Nexus gunning for their heads.

Hubcap and Jackpot led their pursuers on a merry chase, but could find no help at The Blue Deployer or from their own doppelgangers in the Nexus. Finally, they were caught by agents of the [[Axiom Nexus Security Administration|Security Administration]] and hauled in to the cops. Hubcap tried to explain to [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Commander Cheetor]] that his [[Tech Spec|tech-spec]]s just didn't allow this level of violence, but Cheetor was already way ahead of them: ''obviously'' they didn't do it, but ''obviously'' the gangs weren't going to stop and listen to a reasoned explanation. He was planning to hold them indefinitely, so Hubcap set off his engines to create a smokescreen long enough for them to escape. Still lacking anything that resembled a cunning plan, Hubcap and Jackpot continued running around the back alleys of Axiom Nexus, occasionally out-maneuvering the [[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]] gang with sonic decoys and lucky electrocutions.

[[File:BlackShadowHubcap GoneTooFar.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|Can't we talk about this? I'm good at *erkk* talking...]]
This might have gone on for ages if the REAL killer hadn't tracked them down. [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]], one of Cryotek's employees, had been responsible for the execution of Gutcruncher, and was planning to add two more kills to his record. After all, icing the two Autobots not only prevented them from clearing their names and implicating him, it also gave him a shot at a second payday once he collected the bounty placed on their heads by Gutcruncher's second, [[Dirge (Timelines)|Dirge]]. The Autobots let him keep monologuing until they were ready to make a break for it. Unfortunately, Black Shadow was a [[Pretender]] ([[Crossformer]], really), and splitting up did little to improve their odds. Hubcap tried to outrun the flying Decepticon by hitching a ride on a passing jet mode Transformer. He used a high-pitched whine from his audio systems to pretend he was equipped with an [[Exponential Generator|exponential generator]], forcing his unwilling carrier to participate in the getaway. The next part of his plan was a bit dangerous, deliberately amplifying his voice and identifying himself to draw out the Malignus and Gutcruncher's lackeys. It worked, and just as Black Shadow was going to choke the life out of him and / or hand him over to Dirge and the Malignus for something even worse, Hubcap activated his internal playback and broadcasted Blackie's gloating confession for all to hear. After then tricking Black Shadow into identifying his guns as the murder weapons, the jury was in—the assembled gangs tore the assassin limb from limb.

Although they had successfully cleared their names, Commander Cheetor had deemed the two Autobots "undesirables" and fast tracked their exit visas as soon as possible, sending them on their way to [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|a universe similar to their own]]. Hubcap and Jackpot ended up crash-materializing atop a Decepticon named [[Killzone]], who was rampaging through a primitive civilization. A short talk with the locals revealed the planet was polluted with a certain kind of [[energon cube|squarish rock that glows and explodes when you hit it]]. As they arranged to contact the Autobot army for pick-up, Hubcap began negotiating with [[Yurgeth]] to remove all those nasty rocks...free of charge, of course. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

===''Wings Universe''===
{{Wingsnote}}
Hubcap spent most of his time listening in on radio "chatter" on Earth, on the lookout for both Cybertronian and human criminal activity which he could help in stopping. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 46|Hubcap's profile in Club magazine #46}}

In [[2010]], Hubcap was among the reinforcements sent from [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] to [[Switzerland]] via the [[Geneva Space Bridge Nexus]]. He assisted [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s Autobots against the [[Decepticon Syndicate]], and was exposed to [[forestonite]] gas that gave him new super-powers. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}} Two years later, he accompanied Pyro and several others to follow up on a distress call from [[Nebulos]]. Upon arriving, they discovered that scientist [[Hi-Q]] had disappeared. Hubcap used his forestonite-enhanced powers of persuasion to convince Hi-Q's lab assistant, [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]] to reveal the existence of Hi-Q's extensive security system. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}} Following clues from the surveillance recordings, Pyro and his team tracked the kidnapped Nebulon to [[Qre]], where they were quickly incapacitated and captured by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 4}} After [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] freed everyone, they rescued Hi-Q, destroyed the base, and returned to Earth. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 6}}

Circa [[2013]], [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] leader [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] cloned Hubcap to create a [[Hubcap (MW)|commander]] for his forces. {{storylink|Termination}} During the final stages of the [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]], the original Hubcap was on Earth. He alerted Pyro to [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]'s signal from Cybertron. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:Swindles-Megaplex.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
Hubcap attended an illegal [[skitter]] race at [[Swindle's]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends Hubcap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Yes, he is doing a backflip in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] over a train which is ramming a [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]].]]
Hubcap was assigned to [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]]'s team, guarding some researchers at a coastal town when they were attacked by [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]] and [[Nautilator]]. {{storylink|The B-Team Part Deux}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Hubcap.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8]]
Hubcap participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who first appeared in the "Sonic Clash" event, and could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-toy Hubcap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not yellow Cliffjumper, dammit.]]
*'''Hubcap''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1986]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-57'''

:Released in the third year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toy line]] in the US (second year in Japan), Hubcap is a [[retool]]ing of the [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys|Cliffjumper]] "penny-racer"-proportioned Porsche 924 Turbo sports car mold, giving him a new [[robot mode]] head and "no spoiler". (His seeming lack of a spoiler is actually scale-accurate to the spoiler found on the real Porsche 924 and 944.) He is sometimes mistaken for the variant yellow Cliffjumper, and even occasionally for [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]], who has a similar transformation, but an entirely different mold for his car parts and robot head.

:In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (incorrectly labeled as Cliffjumper) in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" and "[[The Autobots Are Under Attack!]]" fliers packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $3.50 and one [[Robot Point]]. The instruction booklet to mail-away Hubcap (sometimes bundled with [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]) also incorrectly refers to him as "Cliffjumper".

: Hubcap was [[Classics (Europe)|reissued in Australia]], in his original packaging, in 1990.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-hubcap/1162/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Hubcap at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Hubcap/hubcap.htm More information on Hubcap at TFU.info]''
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*'''Hubcap''' (Mini Vehicle, 1987)

: In the Mexican ''Transformers'' line produced by [[IGA]], Hubcap was ''probably'' released as a straight [[redeco]] of Cliffjumper, sold on Hubcap cards. He came in two different, but closely-similar color schemes: white-and-black, and flat-silver-and-black. Both versions feature red faces. The reasoning for the white version may lie in the [[Toy Fair 1986]] catalog, which shows a prototype Hubcap—still using the Cliffjumper mold—in white with a red face.

: We say "probably" because while IGA appears to have done this old-mold-new-colors-sold-as-new-character move with all of the third-year retooled Mini Vehicles, so far [[Tailgate (G1)#IGA|Tailgate]] and [[Swerve (G1)#IGA|Swerve]] are the only ones that have been confirmed with carded samples. All of the IGA versions of probably-Hubcap, [[Outback (G1)#IGA|Outback]], and [[Pipes (G1)#IGA|Pipes]] have only been found loose. So it is highly likely, but we do not yet have mint condition proof. On top of that, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#IGA|Bumblebee]] was also released in the same red-faced color schemes later in IGA's line, just adding to the confusion. Fun!

: IGA Transformers also eventually made their way to a variety of European markets, slightly decreasing their rarity.

: Given its prototype-based appearance, the white version of this Hubcap toy can [[Repurposing|reasonably serve]] as the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Rest-Q (G1)|Rest-Q]].
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy Hubcap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Really not Cliffjumper.]]
*'''Hubcap''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1993]])

:Hubcap was re-released as part of the first batch of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toys in the US, this time in shiny chrome red. There's speculation that this was because [[Hasbro]] had intended to release Cliffjumper instead but didn't have the mold, but it seems more likely it was simply to keep him from looking too much like his assortment partner [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Bumblebee]]. Likely due to the figure's production process, it's basically impossible to find a copy of him that doesn't have a pair of chips in the chrome on his front bumper/robot mode feet, as pictured here.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/HubCap/hubcap.htm More information on Generation 2 Hubcap at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF 2010 Hubcap toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|If we don't get a [[GoBots|Super Couper]]-themed [[redeco]], we riot.]]
*'''Hubcap''' (Scout Class, [[2010]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AA-09'''

:{{note|Movieverse [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Hubcap in "[[The B-Team Part Deux]]".}}

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Hubcap transforms into a hot rod based on a 1930s-style car of indeterminate make, but most closely related to the Willys 77 (with some elements of its successor, the Americar). His feet appear to be based upon the iconic foot design of the Japanese mecha franchise ''{{w|Gundam}}''. Compared to other toys from the [[live-action film series]], his transformation consists of a mere three or four very easy steps.

:Like most toys in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], Hubcap features a standard Autobot [[insignia]] rather than the live-action movie style Autobot insignia.

:This mold would also have been used to make ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Downshift (TF 2010)#Toys|Downshift]], but that release was cancelled.

:*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Autobot/Hubcap/hubcap.htm More information on Hubcap at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Hubcap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Banana Laffy-Taffy Cliffjumper!]]
*'''Hubcap''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-GS13'''
**''Accessories:'' Three-piece blaster, two skis, car trunk

:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', Hubcap is a redeco/retool of [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]], sporting a new head. Hubcap transforms from robot into a 1980s sports coupe that is strongly reminiscent of his original Porsche 924 Turbo alt-mode, though with a front end which resembles that of the {{w|Mitsubishi Starion}}, while omitting the Penny Racer aesthetic. Hubcap also has molded high-performance brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline ''Transformers'' figure. Much like Cliffjumper's other mold-mates, Hubcap's depiction as being rather small in most ''Transformers'' media means this figure is much shorter than a typical Deluxe-priced figure and is closer to being a particularly large Legends-priced figure. Like all Deluxe Class figures of the ''War for Cybertron'' subline, Hubcap includes numerous 3 mm posts and [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] for attaching other accessories as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], but due to his small size he cannot easily accommodate an entire Weaponizer or [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]] figure. Additionally, he is highly articulated for a mainline Legends-sized Transformer, with over 90-degree ankles and two-way elbows, and a complex transformation scheme. Undocumented in the instructions, Hubcap's neck is actually mounted on a ball-joint, and when popped out of its housing offers a larger range of articulation.

:The rest of his price-point is made up with Hubcap's large cannon. It can split into two smaller blasters and a pair of skis that can attach under his wheels. The backend of the cannon is folded out to fit in his car mode's underside to help balance when skis are deployed, while also being usable as a melee weapon. It can also mount on either his thigh or on the side or top of his shoulder meaning you can put the entire cannon in these spots. Similarly, his [[partformer|detaching]] car trunk can either be put into the robot mode's back or be used as a shield with the help of a flip-out peg. This peg and the backend of the cannon use a unique post and port to connect to each other.

:It's also worth noting that almost ''all'' of Hubcap's yellow coloring is painted, with only his head and forearms being bare yellow plastic. While this avoids color disparity, particularly in vehicle mode, it also means he is ''incredibly'' prone to paint chipping. So, uh, be careful handling him.

:This mold was differently retooled into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Generations|Bug Bite]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Generations|Goldbug]], and further retooled into ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]].
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==Notes==
[[File:ToyFair1986-TFpage01a-TailgateHubCap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Hubcap before discovering spray on tan.]]
* In the pre-[[Toy Fair 1986]] catalog, Hubcap (actually just a redecoed [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Cliffjumper]]) is featured with a white car body, a black chest/torso, and a red face. Fellow 1986 [[Mini Vehicle]] [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] appears in Hubcap's final colors, though. The white "Hub Cap" would eventually become the basis for the non-toy character [[Rest-Q (G1)|Rest-Q]].
** Also in the pre-Toy Fair 1986 catalog, Hubcap's photo shows him mistransformed: his arms are not extended, making him look like his only limbs are his legs.
** This photo also lends credence to the theory that Mexican licensee [[IGA]]'s white and silver versions of [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Cliffjumper]] are in fact supposed to be Hubcap; unfortunately, no carded samples of these variants have been found yet to provide concrete proof. Further backing this theory up is that IGA released several year-one Mini Vehicles in year-three decos... including a (very rare) yellow [[Windcharger (G1)#Toys|Windcharger]] on a [[Tailgate (G1)#Toys|Tailgate]] card, and look what color Tailgate is in that photo....
* Despite his availability with the rest of the '86 Mini-Vehicle assortment, Hubcap was completely absent from contemporary Western Generation 1 fiction. No [[character model]] was drawn up for him, and he was not included in either the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] or the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]]. He was even missing from Marvel's ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' bio series, despite having a full-length bio written by [[Bob Budiansky]]. The reason for this omission is unknown.
* Speaking of that full-length bio, it notes that Hubcap's phosphorescent windscreen acts as a television monitor.<ref>http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/extended-bios.html Hubcap's full bio at "Disciples of Boltax"</ref> This is ''awesome''.
* The fan-commentary track for [[Sony]]'s 2006 release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' erroneously claims that a generic robot resembling Bumblebee seen on Unicron's conveyor belt late in the film is Hubcap.
* In [[Fun Publications]]' stories, his personality and mannerisms are based on comedian-magician {{w|Penn Jillette}}.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Hubcap''' (ハブキャップ ''Habukyappu'')
*''French:'' '''Virevolto''' (Canada)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Díshì''' (China, 的士, "Taxi")

==References==
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[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
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Classics (Europe)

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{{disambig3|Classics}}
'''Classics''' is a ''Transformers'' toyline from the later days of ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''.

[[File:EuroClassicsOnslaughtBattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Europe is a strange place.]]

In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], and [[Europe]] saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Scandinavian, Dutch, and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsign]]s, even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. Most of the 1991 toys featured rubsign indents, but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture.

It has been suggested that the toys produced for this line originate from the same production run and facilities as the [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese Generation 1 line]].

==Releases==
===1990===
====Autobots====
'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Sunstreaker]]
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Wheeljack]]
:[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ironhide]]
:[[Inferno (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Inferno]]
:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Jazz]]
:[[Prowl (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Prowl]]

{{note|Oddly enough, "Classic" Prowl was available with stickers sporting the name "[[Diaclone]]", unlike all previous or subsequent versions of the toy available as part of a Transformers line. His crest is also painted and not stickered like the G1 release.}}
'''Classic [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]'''

:[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Silverbolt]]
:[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#1990Classic|Skydive]]
:[[Air Raid (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Air Raid]]
:[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Fireflight]]
:[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Slingshot]]

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''

:[[Motormaster (G1)#1990Classic|Motormaster]]
:[[Drag Strip (G1)#1990Classic|Drag Strip]]
:[[Breakdown (G1)#1990Classic|Breakdown]]
:[[Wildrider (G1)#1990Classic|Wild Rider]]{{sic}}
:[[Dead End (G1)#1990Classic|Dead End]]

===1991===
====Autobots====
'''Original Autobot Leader'''
[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Optimus Prime Classic style]]
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Optimus Prime]]

{{note|Optimus Prime actually isn't called a "Classic" anywhere on the packaging. Instead, he's called "''Original'' Autobot Leader". However, since it's the same packaging style and same year of release, he is listed as part of the "Classics" series.}}

'''Classic [[Blaster (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blaster]]

{{note|Blaster was released in 1991 as an Australian exclusive.}}

'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Sideswipe]]
:[[Tracks (G1)/toys##1991Classic|Tracks]]

{{note|Tracks' shins are painted black instead of just having a silver diecast appearance.}}

'''Classic [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]'''

:[[Hot Spot (G1)#1991Classic|Hot Spot]]
:[[Streetwise (G1)#1991Classic|Streetwise]]
{{note|Streetwise was retooled to make the light bar an extension of the roof painted red, instead of being separately cast in red plastic as with the original.}}
:[[Groove (G1)#1991Classic|Groove]]
:[[First Aid (G1)#1991Classic|First Aid]]
:[[Blades (G1)#1991Classic|Blades]]

'''Classic [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]'''

:[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Grimlock]]
:[[Sludge (G1)#1991Classic|Sludge]]
:[[Snarl (G1)#1991Classic|Snarl]]

{{note|Classic Snarl's dinosaur head is quite dark; almost an opaque black instead of the clear plastic of the original.}}

'''Classic [[Triple Changer]]s'''

:[[Springer (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Springer]]
:[[Sandstorm (G1)#1991Classic|Sandstorm]]
{{note|Unlike the initial 1986 release with metal toes painted orange, and the [[running change]] version with solid orange plastic toes, the Classic reissue sported black plastic toes painted orange.}}

'''Classic [[Throttlebot]]s'''

:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Goldbug]]
:[[Rollbar (G1)#1991Classic|Rollbar]]
:[[Wideload (G1)#1991Classic|Wideload]]
:[[Chase (G1)#1991Classic|Chase]]
:[[Freeway (G1)#1991Classic|Freeway]]
:[[Searchlight (G1)#1991Classic|Searchlight]]
{{note|Most of the Throttlebots were retooled to have their rubsign indents removed. Wideload managed to retain his rubsign indent.}}

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]'''

:[[Onslaught (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Onslaught]]
{{Note|For reasons unknown, the Spanish ''Classics'' release of Onslaught was renamed "Oslat" - the only Spanish ''Classics'' reissue to sport a different name than its UK or French/Dutch counterparts.}}
:[[Blast Off (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blast Off]]
:[[Vortex (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Vortex]]
:[[Brawl (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Brawl]]
:[[Swindle (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Swindle]]

'''Classic Triple Changers'''

:[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Astrotrain]]
:[[Octane#1991Classic|Octane]]

==Australian exclusives==
Additionally, in 1990, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. Due to the timing of these releases, and the re-use of the original G1 packaging rather than the gold ''Classics'' livery, it is very likely that the origin of these releases was the late 1980s/early 1990s [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 reissue toyline]]. The Australian 1990 releases in G1 packaging included:

===Autobots===
:[[Beachcomber (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Beachcomber]]
:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Bumblebee]]
:[[Hubcap (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Hubcap]]
:[[Seaspray_(G1)/toys#1990Classic|Seaspray]]

===Decepticons===
:[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Cyclonus]]
:[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ramjet]]
:[[Scourge (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Scourge]]
:[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Buzzsaw]])
:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Starscream]]
{{Note|Some Starscreams were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists.}}

==Fiction==
*While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues.

==External links==
*[http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm Information about Australian and European G1 releases at Cliffbee.com]
*[http://tfsource.com/blog/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ TFSource article on Euro Classics]

[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

Talk:Bumblebee (G1)/toys

2021-08-17T17:26:51Z

Bowspearer: Added documentation

.......Why is this not part of [[Bumblebee (G1)]]? - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 14:52, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

==Untitled==
When the articles reach a certain length, and the toy and character parts are both quite long the Powers That Be decide to spin them off into seperate pages. G1 Megatron and Prime are the same way. Walky must have decided BB had reached the threshhold as well.
--[[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 15:05, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
: As Derik says below, it gives you a warning once the page gets too big. Bumblebee's page said it was too big. So, as per wiki custom, part of it was split off. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 15:55, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
:: Which makes sense for editing, but why isn't it one article for viewing? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 17:22, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
I feel I should point out- Wikimedia gives uou a WARNIGN when the article does over a certain length, that it may impede editing because some browsers don't liek text boxes with more than 35km of text in them.

To repeat- ''editing''. There's really no reason for ''viewing'' we couldn't just make the toy section an include. <nowiki>{{:Bumblebee (G1) toys}}</nowiki> so all of bumblebee's article displays on one page. When you click the edit-subsection button it takes you tot he right page to edit anyway. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 15:31, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

==Splitting releases==
Something that this page needs, which we've done with other pages, is to split up some of the "this toy was later released in this multi-pack", like the keychain Bumblebees, the TF Collection release, etc. Other pages, multi-packs are their own entries, and with the anchor templates, can be easily linked to within the article. I don't have all the info I'd need on me right now to do this (like the Japanese Legends pack info) and I really shouldn't be doing this much work ''at'' work, but if anyone else has the stuff on-hand, beauty. 
And just to reiterate, when a pic is on the right side of the page, we can nudge it up above the bullet-points to save some vertical space should the text be a bit short. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 15:04, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

==Classics/Henkei car type==
[[Wikipedia:Peugeot 206|Peugeot 206]] seems close enough? *shrugs* Just a suggestion. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 20:09, 24 March 2009 (EDT)

== Periods of activity? ==

What's with that "Periods of activity" part of Bumblebee's Generation 1 toys section? First I'm seeing it, and to be frank it doesn't look especially good or purposeful. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 17:21, 28 September 2009 (EDT)
:I proposed it quite a while back and, hearing no objection, added them in for G1 Bumblebee, Jazz, Grimlock, Prime, and Starscream. Basically the G1 guys who went through multiple bodies through fiction. I think it is useful to acknowledge somewhere that those characters have different toy-based bodies through the run of fiction. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 17:33, 28 September 2009 (EDT)

== 2010 Goldbug ==
In which Q&A was this comfirmed? I dont remember seeing it mentiond anywhere?--[[User:Fredbob|Fredbob]] 23:48, 19 August 2010 (EDT)
:It might be a convention Q&A - the anon who added it didn't really specify, but with a bunch of cons on around this time, it's most likely. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 00:31, 20 August 2010 (EDT)

== Lego (?) ==

Are the Lego-things in this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDDbHzo7IMg&feature=feedu legit, or stolen toys that violate he Wiki's rules?--[[User:TOM|TOM]] 13:17, 13 February 2011 (EST)
:This video is unavailable, says YouTube. Now i'm curious if this vid was about [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Diablock|Diablock]], [[Kre-O]], [[Construct-Bots]], [[Built to Rule!]], or just fans being fans. i'm also curious why TOM would suspect anything in the vid was stolen. --[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 03:36, 10 December 2014 (EST)

== G2 Chest Sticker ==

Did G2 Bumblebee come with a chest sticker or is the one he's sporting in that photo something the owner added? [[Special:Contributions/96.247.85.33|96.247.85.33]] 12:25, 22 March 2011 (EDT)
:Given that it's a G1 sticker, I'd guess it's a Reprolabel that someone has put on. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 13:51, 22 March 2011 (EDT)
::Some G2 toys did come with G1 faction stickers, but Bumblebee was not one of them. His chest is bare normally.[[Special:Contributions/76.226.122.82|76.226.122.82]] 19:56, 25 April 2011 (EDT)
::I've decided to add a note to this effect to the entry.--[[Special:Contributions/69.212.230.105|69.212.230.105]] 19:27, 30 April 2012 (EDT)

== Generations Bumblebee ==

I've noticed that other articles like [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave (G1) toys]] had [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave's]] War for Cybertron toy listed as a repurposing in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics and it appears as if the same is done for Bumblebee, but I don't see Generations Bumblebee listed anywhere. Should we add it? {{unsigned|DannyBoy}}
:Bueller? I'm not familiar with this comic, but surely someone is. [[User:Cosmos1|Cosmos1]] ([[User talk:Cosmos1|talk]]) 17:15, 7 October 2017 (EDT)

== Who makes this costume headgear? ==

Who makes this? The webpage says it's "Officially licensed", but i'm not sure how to confirm that and i can't easily find information on who makes it. Also not sure where it would go on the wiki page, since i'm not sure when the costume was first made.

http://www.halloweencostumes.com/soft-padded-bumblebee-helmet.html

--[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 03:24, 10 December 2014 (EST)

== Construct-Bots? ==

Okay, so I know that we've discussed to merge these guys with the main character articles (which I still don't agree with and feel like this has jumped the gun of a final decision), but I thought we were only doing it for the ones with explicit markings as part of a line like Beast Hunters and Age of Extinction? And G1-based Bumblebee isn't in either. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 04:01, 10 May 2015 (EDT)

== "Cybertron Espionage"? ==

I noticed someone changed the name of the newer version of MP Bumblebee into "Cybertron Espionage" into multiple pages, like this one and the Masterpiece one. Why? I checked for pictures of the box and it's labeled "Bumble ver 2.0", with "Cybertron Espionage" being used only on the slipcover used by the Hasbro Pulse release of the figure (which is still referred to as Bumblebee everywhere else). --[[User:Phantom Dusclops'92|Phantom Dusclops'92]] ([[User talk:Phantom Dusclops'92|talk]]) 11:32, 28 November 2019 (EST)

== Encore Bumblebee ==

I made a slight edit to the Encore Bumblebee toy description. I own the figure and his headlights are silver much like the bumper sections, not white.

[[User:Fanofcoolstuff27|Fanofcoolstuff27]] ([[User talk:Fanofcoolstuff27|talk]]) 06:31, 9 June 2020 (EDT)

== "Australian exclusives" ==

Added his Australian 1990 reissue in Australia to the G1 Toy section. I personally witnessed the Hornsby store of the long since defunct toy retail chain, Playscene stock Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Hubcap, Seaspray, Ramjet, Cyclonus, Starscream and Soundwave w/- Buzzsaw, and added several of these figures to my collection at the time.
[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 03:26, 18 August 2021 (AEDT)

Bumblebee (G1)/toys

2021-08-17T17:25:55Z

Bowspearer: /* The Transformers */ See discussion page for documentation.

{{suite}}
[[File:Bumblebeeg1toys.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Sure, just one Bumblebee's pretty nonthreatening. But get a hive...]]
'''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]''' gots lots of toys!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:Bumblebeeg1toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeSpfUHqxG8 The original sweet boy.]]][[File:G1-toy BumblebeeChina.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Chinese-release Bumblebee. Note the unpainted rear bumpers.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984-1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''11''', '''C-56'''

:Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, originally hails from the ''[[Micro Change]]'' series, transforming into a "penny-racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. He was available through the first three years of the ''Transformers'' series, the entire duration of the [[Mini Vehicle]] assortment, the only 1984 Mini Vehicle to do so.

:'Bee has a ''lot'' of minor variations. Throughout 1984 and 1985, Bumblebee was produced in both yellow and red (as was [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Cliffjumper]]), a move meant to "make the line look bigger" according to former [[Hasbro]] R&D Vice President [[George Dunsay]].<ref name="dunsay">[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/george_dunsay/george_dunsay_interview.php Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive.com]</ref> For his 1984 release, both color versions had an Autobot sigil on the roof/chest. In 1985, this was replaced by a [[rubsign]]. The rubsign remained on the 1986 release, though he was only released in yellow that year. The original version of Bumblebee also features the "Dunlop" brand name stamped on his tires.

:Packaging-wise, there are several more variations. In 1984, the Mini Vehicles were packaged in vehicle mode. Come 1985, a picture of the toy in vehicle mode was added to the front of the card, and ''later'' the toys proper were packaged in robot mode. From this point on, the Mini Vehicles were also part of two different pack-in promotions; the [[Mini-spy|Mini-spies]] and iron-on reflective patches. The Mini-spies packed in with Bumblebee and Cliffjumper only came in white, one of the three possible colors for the add-ons.

: For his 1985 Japanese release, Bumblebee came in a small box rather than on a card. He was available in both red and yellow, both versions having the rubsign rather than the foil faction symbol. He was also released in the 1986 assortment, but only in yellow. This is why he has two ID numbers in Japan; in 1986, the line switched from a single-series number listing to splitting it up between "C" (Cybertron/Autobot) and "D" (Destron/Decepticon) groupings.

: Bumblebee was released in a wide variety of colors in markets south of the border, which will be covered in separate entries below (as to not make this entry unreadably long; there's a ''ton'' of variants and more keep popping up!).

: In the early 1990s, Bumblebee was one of many Transformers ''finally'' released in China. He comes on a card nigh-identical to the original Hasbro packaging, with a few Chinese-language stickers added. The toy itself has some notable differences from the original, however: aside from an unpainted rear bumper (the most obvious difference), this Bumblebee has a paler, less-saturated yellow plastic. He also only came in yellow, and only came with a rubsign. This toy, along with many other Chinese-market Transformers at the time, somehow made their way to UK stores, most notably Woolworths. This this same release [[Classics (Europe)|also appeared in Australia]] in 1990, along with several other figures from the 1984-1986 toy lines, in his original packaging.

:This mold was later [[retool]]ed into a [[#Keychain|keychain version of Bumblebee]], as well as for a [[#TFCollection|''Transformers Collection'' multipack]] (see below).

:The original mold is also used by the [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus-faction]] [[Volks (G1)|Volks]]. Later [[retool]]ings of this mold were used to make [[Glyph (Universe)#Toys|Glyph]] and [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Toys|Bug Bite]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-bumblebee/19/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Bumblebee at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

{{G1BumblebeeMold}}
{{-}}{{anchor|IGA}}{{anchor|Mexican}}
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)

: When he was released in Mexico by [[IGA]], Bumblebee came in five decoes: both the original red and yellow, as well as blue, silver, and white. The silver and white versions are particularly notable (and significantly rarer), as they have red-painted faces (similar to that of probably-[[Hubcap (G1)#IGA|Hubcap]]). The sticker on the back of Mexican Bumblebee's head is also slightly different from the Hasbro/Takara release, being the same general design, but smaller and with thicker, simpler lines.

: Years later, large numbers of Mexican Transformers somehow made it to various European markets.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=bluemexbee More information on blue Mexican Bumblebee at TF-1.com]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=whitemexbee More information on white Mexican Bumblebee at TF-1.com]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Estrela}}
[[File:G1toy silver volks.jpg|thumb|''"Eu vou a pé eu vou de fusca / Eu vou em busca de um amor..."''|upright=1.67]]
*'''Volks''' (Robocar, 1985)

: Bumblebee was released in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in 1985 as the Robocar "Volks", initially available in two color schemes: his original yellow and black, and slick-looking silver and black with a gold face, both decorated with a new thin tech-detailing sticker on their chests based on the original ''[[Micro Change]]'' decals. The design of the sticker on the back of his head was also changed to a more complex grid pattern. The raised "DUNLOP" branding on the tires was also removed.

: Later, Estrela released red and orange versions of Volks sporting the new "[[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]]" faction insignia; given this new factional alignment, for the purposes of this wiki, the Optimus-aligned Volks is considered a [[Volks (G1)|separate character]] from Bumblebee.

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=silverbee More information on Silver Bumblebee/Volks at TF-1.com]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Antex}}
[[File:AntexVolks.jpg|thumb|''"... Eu vou a pé vou de fusca / Aonde tem amor eu vou!"''|upright=1.66]]
*'''Volks''' (Robocar, 1985)

: The aforementioned red and orange versions of Volks were released in Argentina by [[Antex]] in 1985, both sporting the Estrela stickers and "DUNLOP"-less tires. Later releases of the orange version have been found with different paper stickers: the one on his chest/roof being one that was originally applied to [[Salt-Man Z]]'s groin. (The back-of-the-head decal was ''probably'' also changed, but right know we don't know for sure.)

: The card's toy photogrpahy depicts the Estrela yellow and silver versions, but it is believed this was merely a holdover from the Estrela-designed packaging, and that neither coloration was ever sold in Argentina.

: These toys are more readily available on the secondary market than their Estrela predecessors. They also have lower quality control.

{{-}}{{anchor|Rubiplas}}
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)

: As far as foreign Mini Vehicle variants go, the Venezuelan release of Bumblebee by [[Rubiplas]] is pretty tame. He came in both the Hasbro yellow and red versions, and retains the Hasbro stickers. However, his head lacks both the silver paint on his face, and the [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome silver]] on the "plate" part of the head, leaving it as black plastic.

{{-}}{{anchor|Lynsa}}
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1986)

: Manufactured by Argentinean company [[Lynsa]] but sold in Peru, this version of Bumblebee is similar to the Rubiplas release, lacking any paint or chrome, but this version also has plastic tires instead of rubber. So far, three different colorations have been confirmed: the original yellow-and-black, red-and-black, and peachy-orange-and-black. It is claimed that there may be ''six'' different versions of Peruvian Bumblebee all told, with the three others being unique to that market, but no-one has been able to find and confirm the others so far.

{{note|Peruvian company BASA (which eventually changed to HUDE) apparently also (briefly) sold ''Transformers'' in Peru, but these were straight imports of Hasbro Mini Vehicles with a company sticker applied to the packaging.}}

{{-}}{{anchor|Goldbug}}
[[File:Goldbugg1toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Older, squatter, faster.]]
*'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, 1987)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-97'''

:The [[Throttlebot]] Goldbug was released in 1987, and like the other Throttlebots, he has a pull-back motor and a simple transformation. The vehicle mode was not designed to look like a penny racer, as the original toy was, so its variation on the Volkswagen Beetle was much more realistically-proportioned. Despite being made of gold plastic, he does not seem to suffer from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]. Though the other Throttlebots seem to have always been intended to be new characters, Goldbug's head was based directly on that of Bumblebee's original toy. Bumblebee was the second Transformer to be given a second toy (as both [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and Rodimus Prime had been released the previous year).

: The Throttlebots were part of the [[Decoy]] promotion in 1987, where the carded toys came with a soft-rubber figurine. The Throttlebots were the only team to come with either Autobot or Decepticon Decoys; the other toys in the promotion only came with Decoys of the same faction they belonged to.

:This toy also doubles as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Goldbug/goldbug.htm More information on Goldbug at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1987/instr_goldbug.jpg Instructions for Goldbug at Botchthecrab.com]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Pretender}}
[[File:G1toy pretender bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Still not Herbie.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Pretender shell, helmet, large "sonic blaster" rifle, small "laser pistol"

:As part of the sixth year of Generation 1, Bumblebee was released as a "[[Classic Pretender]]", expanding the range of [[Pretender]]s toys. This version of Bumblebee is still a Volkswagen Beetle, but now has what look like off-road tires. His vehicle mode has a realistically-proportioned front end, but the cab area is more relatively compact than on the Goldbug toy (though not quite as deformed as the original Bumblebee). He came with a gun for his robot mode that could be mounted on his roof and another gun for his human shell. Oddly, the robot's head is modeled after [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys|Cliffjumper]]'s toy head.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Pretender'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1989/instr_bumblebee_(pretender).jpg Instruction booklet for ''Pretender'' Bumblebee at Botchthecrab.com]''

{{-}}{{anchor|G1Legend}}
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': "Laser pistol"

:The inner robot to Pretender Classics Bumblebee was sold without the shell as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Legends (G1)|Legends]] figure, but with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]], who had Bumblebee's small gun in exchange.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Legends'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]'' (scroll down)
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1989/instr_bumblebee_(legends).jpg Instructions for ''Legends'' Bumblebee at Botchthecrab.com]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Hero Set}}
[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' "Laser pistol"

:In Japan, Legends Bumblebee was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Heroset|Starscream]]. Bumblebee was identical to the Hasbro release.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Bumblebee was given the name "Saetta", which was originally the Italian name of [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}
[[File:G1toy action master bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Sadly, despite its charm, Hasbro's crossover attempt with [http://data.whicdn.com/images/133507565/large.png Doraemon] wouldn't be enough to save the Action Masters from flopping.]]
*'''Bumblebee with Heli-pack''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': Heli-pack, "Astral Exploder Rifle"

:Part of the second wave of single-carded [[Action Master]] figures, Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure that mixed cartoon model with toy-detail. He comes with his [[Heli-pack]] that transforms into a large "high-powered air rifle" with spring-loaded deploying barrel. Bumblebee and his Heli-pack are cross-compatible with any other Action Master figure, vehicle or accessory; plus the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post|5mm post]]s.

:This release makes Bumblebee the only character to have a toy of ''some'' kind available during the entire original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' production run (from 1984-1990).

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Action Master'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/action_masters/instr_bumblebee.jpg Instructions for ''Action Master'' Bumblebee at Botchthecrab.com]''
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*'''Goldbug''' (1991)
:Goldbug, and the rest of the Throttlebots, were reissued in Europe in 1991 as part of the [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissues. It was [[retool]]ed to remove the [[rubsign]] indent, and the heat-sensitive decal was replaced with a glossy-paper faction symbol.

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[[File:G1toy bumblebee keychain.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.67|If you're feeling bitter, you might need a sweet boy in your pocket!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Keychain, 2001/2003/2007)

:Bumblebee was reissued as a keychain by [[Fun4All]] under license from [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Along with having its rear bumper [[retool]]ed to accommodate the chain, the keychain form lacked the "Dunlop" text on the tires. The toy also returned to its original sticker set-up, doing away with the rubsign and restoring the Autobot symbol on his chest. They keychain version of this figure was made available again in 2007, this time released by Basic Fun under the "[[Heroes of Cybertron]]" banner.

:In Japan, all four Mini-Bot keychains were released in Japan in 2003 as [[7-Eleven]] [[exclusive]]s. Each of the keychains also had a black "[[Chase figure|chase]]" version. The black deco was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Black Bumble|an evil clone]] of Bumblebee.

:This mold was also used to make [[Glyph (Universe)#Toys|Glyph]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/BlackBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on the black keychain Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-toy Bumblebee SonicBlue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Glyph (Universe)|So]] [[Freeway (G1)|close.]]]]
*'''SonicBlue Bumble & Exo Suit Chama'''{{sic}} (2019)

:Released as part of the collaboration between the ''Transformers'' franchise, the [[Bump of Chicken]] rock group, and [[Studio Trigger]]'s [[Sushio]], this Bumblebee is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Bumblebee mold]] (see below), complete with translucent windows. He transforms into a sports coupe of made-up model, which features an opening canopy for his cockpit, which allows any [[Titan Master]]/[[Prime Master]] figure to ride inside him; in this case, the included Headmaster of Bump of Chicken's bassist [[Chama#Toys|Chama]].

: Also included is a [[pack-in material|pack-in]] mini-comic, "[[Transformers × Bump of Chicken EX Episode]]", written by Chama himself and illustrated by [[Sushio]].

: The figure was exclusively released as one of the band's [https://bumpofchicken.com/goods/list/detail?id=14&item_id=46 online shop items], though customers had to register as an EMTG (Entertainment Music Ticket Guard) member to purchase it. Collectors first had an opportunity to purchase the figure in-person at an event at Tokyo Dome from [[November 3]]–4, 2019, starting at 8:30 AM JST. In-person purchasers needed to have a ticket to the band's concert in order to purchase the figure. Online orders were also available at noon on [[November 8]], 2019, and quickly sold out. Due to demand, a second run of the toy was made available on [[November 11]], 2019, with the second run shipping in March 2020.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2Bumblebee Minicar toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A gold bug, but not Goldbug.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)

:Bumblebee's first ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy was a [[redeco]] of his original toy, transforming into a "Penny Racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. However, this version has yellow chrome on the previously matte-yellow plastics. Thankfully, there seem to be few to no reports of chrome flaking on any of the ''Generation 2'' Mini Vehicles.

:The only symbol on the figure is the G2 Autobot Insignia stamped on the bottom of his foot, followed by the word Autobot.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Generation 2 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2toy gobot bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Now he's just gold.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:Bumblebee's second release in the ''Generation 2'' line was as a recolor of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[High Beam]], transforming into a concept race car with exposed rear engine that looks ''exactly'' like the [[Wikia:hotwheels:Speed Blaster|Speed Blaster]] car from Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' line that was first released in 1991 under the names "Back Burner" and "Sonic Special". He features through-axle construction for incredibly fast zipping on flat, smooth surfaces, and is compatible with many tracks and playsets from ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox''.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Crosswise (RID)#Toys|Crosswise]] and [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]]. It was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Bumblebee (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Go-Bots Bumblebee at TFU.info]''{{G2HighBeamMold}}
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:Smallest transforming bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|50% smaller, still 100% sweet.]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF 04'''

: Not much more than an inch tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Bumblebee is a scaled-down version of his original toy, retaining the larger figure's [[transformation]] scheme but losing its rolling wheels by sheer necessity of size. Bumblebee was sold as part of the line's first wave and, like all the figures, came [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Smallest Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumble (Red)''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF X-2'''

:Bumblebee also came in red! A red variant of the toy was one of two [[chase figure]]s sold in the first ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' wave.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
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[[File:G1toy reissue Bumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Sweet Boy: Upgraded!]]
*'''Minibot Team''' (6-pack, 2004)
**''ID number'': '''12'''

:"Bumble" was again reissued in Japan as part of ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' "bookbox" series in a six-toy multi-pack, with [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Drag]], [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Adams]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]], and [[Warpath (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Warpath]]. This time around, Bumblebee was [[retool]]ed to have a new [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] head. Additionally, this version of the figure gave Bumblebee both an Autobot symbol ''and'' a rubsign, keeping the former in its traditional placement on his chest, and relocating the rubsign to the back of his head, replacing the original tech-detailing sticker that had previously been there.

:The entire set was redecoed to make the [[G1 GoBots|"G1 GoBots"]] set; this version of Bumblebee became [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Toys|Bug Bite]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/ReBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Transformers Collection Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:AlternatorsBumblebeeDesign.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

: One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Cliffjumper]] as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW evidently did not want to be associated with "war toys" [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21|at that time]], and therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' book. The design did, however, end up appearing fictionally as Bumblebee's form in the "[[Descent into Evil]]" comic.
 
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium bumblebee.jpg|thumb]]
*''' ''War Within'' Bumblebee''' (Cybertron Hero, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Unknown, likely display stand

:Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformable Bumblebee was seen at [[BotCon 2006]]. His alternate mode was the saucer-like car seen the Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' (which was itself based on the first cartoon appearance of Bumblebee). An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately these never made it into production.
 
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Flight-enhancement buddy #2]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:The Deluxe ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a yellow hatchback sports car (labeled as a "cruiser" on the package) that's basically Hasbro's typical cross between several existing car models: The general shape of the car is based on a heavily customized one-of-a-kind 1992-1995 {{w|Honda Civic (fifth generation)|fifth generation Honda Civic hatchback}} with lots of aftermarket add-ons (such as a large front bumper, large fenders and a large rear wing).<ref name="ricercivic">[http://www.tuningfever.fr/fr/pics/gal-1596-stephan/pic-33883-honda-civic.php Photos of 1992-1995 Honda Civic], photos taken from an eBay auction posted before September 2005.</ref> The front section takes some design cues from various models of the {{w|Subaru Impreza WRX}}, namely the hood vent present on all models, the front grille of the 2004-05 WRX and the headlights and the midsection of the front bumper from the 2006-07 WRX STi.<ref name="wrxsti06">[http://www.insideline.com/subaru/impreza-wrx/2006/first-drive-2006-subaru-impreza-wrx-and-wrx-sti.html 2006-2007 Subaru WRX STi], officially unveiled in September 2005.</ref> The shape of the rear fenders is also vaguely inspired by the [[Volkswagen]] {{w|Volkswagen New Beetle|New Beetle}}.

:Bumblebee comes with a single accessory, a jet ski called "[[Wave Crusher]]" on a trailer. This is a bit similar than his Action Master toy's transforming heli-pack. His robot mode is designed to look like a typical teenager, dressed in a hoodie with pockets and wearing big chunky trainers.<ref>[http://pingmag.jp/2007/06/29/transformers/ Interview] with [[Alex Kubalsky]]</ref> He is articulated with ball joints at the head, shoulders, elbows, hips, and has hinge knees. Wave Crusher converts into a [[jet pack]] that mounts onto his back.

:Later versions [[retool]]ed the area the [[rubsign]] rests on to be larger.

:This retooled version of this mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Classics|Cliffjumper]], and an unreleased blue deco.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Classics Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Classics LegendsBumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hot Bee? Bumbleshot?]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2007)

:This ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Bumblebee toy is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyLOC|Hot Shot]], transforming into a modified Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car. In either mode he has flip-out "wings". We have gone full circle.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Universe (2008)|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ClassicsLegendsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Classic Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
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[[File:Movietoy legacyofbumblebee classic.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66|Do I need to have these black stripes? the white ones were fine.]]
*'''Legacy of Bumblebee''' (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] three pack, the ''Legacy of Bumblebee'' collector's set comes with [[#Classics|''Classics'']], [[Premium Series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|live-action movie]], and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]] figures. While the ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' Bumblebees are identical to their original, single carded releases, the ''Classics'' Bumblebee has been redecoed to more closely resemble his ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' counterparts, changing his white stripes to black, his gray/silver plastic to yellow (similarly to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bumble, see immediately below), and the clear parts from a very faint blue-ish tint to deeply saturated clear blue plastic. In addition, the shoulder straps are no longer painted yellow, instead showing the clear blue plastic they are cast in; the head is no longer be painted over in yellow, due to the change of the plastic color from gray to yellow; and the [[Wave Crusher]] replaces the white paint with black paint for the upper half and an unpainted yellow lower half, and the orange stripe with a yellow one.

:This three-pack was available in ''Movie'' style packaging.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Autobot/WMClassicBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Legacy Classics Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Bumble toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The difference is mind blowing.]]
*'''Bumble''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Bumblebee.]] Bumblebee swaps some of his black plastic for dark gray, and his light gray plastic for yellow. His yellow plastic is almost entirely covered in yellow paint to deal with the common problem of yellow plastic being near-translucent against darker plastics and the inconsistency between bare plastic parts and painted clear parts. His eyes are painted blue despite being molded in translucent plastic. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the ''Classics'' heat-sensitive rubsign, but has some [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts: his hood-mounted scoop and his spoiler.

:This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Classics|Cliffjumper]].
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[[File:TF-Henkei-Deluxe-Glyph.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Are you sure that the little blue sweet boy isn't [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]]?"]]
*'''Bumble'''? (Deluxe Class, unreleased)

:A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classic]]'' Deluxe [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]] in a color scheme very reminiscent of the blue variant of the original ''Micro Change'' Volkswagen. Several samples of this figure were leaked in 2010, with [[fandom|fans]] arguing over whether it was a legitimate Hasbro or TakaraTomy product (with the [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] spoiler and hood vent strongly hinting towards TakaraTomy) or a [[knockoff]]. At least one [[eBay]] seller claimed it was a very rare [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw figure]].<ref name="united1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/unknown-classics-bumblebee-repaint-glyph-169500/ "Unknown Classics Bumblebee Repaint - Glyph?"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="united2">[http://tformers.com/transformers-classics-bumblebee-repainted-blue-forsomething-updated/13356/news.html "Classics Bumblebee Repainted Blue For...Something - UPDATED"] at TFormers.com.</ref> At [[BotCon 2010]], Hasbro representatives stated that the figure was "not a Hasbro product".<ref name="bc2010">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/ Botcon 2010 Hasbro Designers Panel] at TFW2005.</ref> Ultimately, the toy was never officially acknowledged by TakaraTomy until 2014, when it was included in an exhibit at Transformers Expo, albeit this time with the hood vent covered in gold rather than silver chrome.<ref name="tfexpo1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-masterpiece-star-saber-in-color-and-more-180923/ "TF Expo Pics - Masterpiece Star Saber In Color and More!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-2-g1-prototypes-movie-props-and-more-masterpiece-180925/ "TF Expo Pics Part 2 - G1 Prototypes, Movie Props, and More Masterpiece!"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="tfexpo3">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tf-expo-pics-part-4-prototypes-and-figure-displays-from-diaclone-g1-g2-beast-wars-180933/ "TF Expo Pics Part 4 - Prototypes and Figure Displays from Diaclone, G1, G2, Beast Wars"] at TFW2005.</ref>
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===''Encore''===
[[File:G1toy encore bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Hey, I can see!]]
*'''Bumble & Minibots''' (5-pack, 2008)
** ''ID number'': '''10'''

:The ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series of reissues featured a set similar to the 2004 ''The Transformers Collection'' Minibots set; this time, rather than a mix of 1984 and 1985 Mini-Vehicles, it included mostly figures from 1986 plus Bumblebee (whose original toy had still shipped in 1986), bundling him with [[Outback (G1)#Encore|Outback]], [[Pipes (G1)#Encore|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)#Encore|Swerve]], and [[Tailgate (G1)#Encore|Tailgate]]. ''Encore'' Bumblebee retains the [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] head sculpt from the ''Transformers Collection'' release, but now sports several additional paint operations: his eyes are blue, his brake lights are red, and his bumpers and headlights are silver.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TF-Universe-(2008)-Legends-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Stingers and plasma cannon not included. (Neither is a laser pistol.)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2008)

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends class Bumblebee has a vehicle mode that is something of an amalgamation of the vehicle forms recent Bumblebees have adopted. While he forms a modern hatchback like the ''Classics'' Bumblebee and ''Animated'' Bumblebee toys, the more aggressive design with large flared wheel arches, and small windows evoke the look of the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]] version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. He transforms similarly to, but not exactly the same as, his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]].

:Care must be taken while rolling the vehicle: pushing down while moving the vehicle forward can chip the paint underneath the hip section. The hip ball-joints are also fragile, as one of them can eventually break if one attempts to separate it, or twisting it with a slightly warped ball joint.

:This mold was redecoed into a whole ''swarm'' of Bumblebees, as well as a couple of Cliffjumpers. See the box below for more information.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Universe Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Bee not included]]
*'''Bumble''' (2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "chrono-venom stinger guns"

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Bumble transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale Suzuki Swift Sport featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. In robot mode, the figure can hold twin pistols that are normally stored in the legs, and features light-piped eyes.

:Bumblebee was [[retool]]ed to make ''Alternity'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Bumble/bumble.htm More information on ''Alternity'' Bumble at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Alternity Gold Bug.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Now for the rest of the throttlebots. Cancelled? Oh well.]]
*'''Suzuki Swift Sport / Gold Bug [Throttle Gold]''' (2011/2012)
**''ID number:'' '''A-03G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns

:''Alternity'' Gold Bug is a redeco of the above mold. He features an extensive glittery metallic gold paint scheme for his vehicle parts and knee panels, and has blue arms, hands, legs, and head. He comes packaged in a box that is similar to the one used by ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]].
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Gold Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I feel like a Gold... Bumblebee!]]
*'''Gold Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, 2011)

:In ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'', [[#Goldbug|Goldbug]] was [[renaming|renamed]] Gold Bumblebee for this redeco of [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Legends Class Bumblebee]]. As part of the "Reveal the Shield" promotion, he sports a [[rubsign]].

:The [[prototype|sample]] used for Hasbro's official [[stock photography|stock photos]] sported unpainted gold legs, but the final toy has the legs painted over in blue. So far, no gold-legged specimens have been found in the wild. Conversely, the vehicle mode stock photo on the back of his packaging implies that the ''entire'' leg pieces (or at least his ankle joints) have been painted blue, as there are two very obvious blue patches on his hood.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegGoldBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Gold Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010-toy Deluxe Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"... I'm always going to have these black stripes from now on, aren't I?"]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:This Bumblebee is a redeco of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class Bumblebee in a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie-inspired]] paint scheme. He also features a rubsign, this time on his roof/chest.
::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on 2010 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010-toy BumblebeeDollarStore.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wear your allegiance on your sleeve.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, 2012)

:A minor redeco of "[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Bumblebee]]" from the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Bumblebee/[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Starscream]] four-pack, itself a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class Bumblebee, was released as a "Dollar Store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

:While the overall deco is similar to that of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cybertronian Bumblebee, some of the [[paint operation]]s are different: The Autobot [[insignia|logo]] is now placed on the side of his right arm/passenger door of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] (the official [[stock photography|stock photos]] on the back of the packaging are flipped, depicting it on the opposite side instead) rather than on the robot mode's chest/vehicle mode's roof, and the red stripes on the "running boards" on the sides of his vehicle mode have been omitted.

:In addition, this release of the sculpt also sports a very minor [[retool]] compared to all previous releases, namely additional pegs and holes that allow for his arms to attach more securely to the torso in vehicle mode.<ref name="legendspegs">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/575525-rts-legends-dollar-general-generic-packaging-11.html#post7646534 Comparison of ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Gold Bumblebee and ''Generations'' Legends Class Bumblebee, with newly-sculpted pegs.]</ref>
::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FDBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Dollar Store/Big Lots Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
{{anchor|UnitedCybertron}}[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Meet my steak knives... OF <s>MURDER</s> <s>DEATH</s> JUSTICE!!]]
*'''Bumblebee Cybertron Mode''' (Deluxe, 2010-[[December 25|12-15]])
**''ID number'': '''UN02'''
**''Accessories'': "Energy gun"

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' product, Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Toys|''War for Cybertron'' Bumblebee toy]], transforming into a "[[Cybertronian courier]]." He comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun can be stored inside his rear bumper in either robot or vehicle mode. Like the original mold, His legs are generally loose at the mid-thigh joint due to being used for transformation.

:TakaraTomy's release features an extensive metallic paint job on the car mode panels as well as some of the robot's parts (such as the head and forearms). In addition to some painted detail differences from the Hasbro release, United Bumblebee features a lighter gray as well as a brighter pink than the Hasbro version.

:This mold was also used to make [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Toys|''War For Cybertron'' Cliffjumper]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#United|''United'' Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode]].

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[[File:Unitedtoy bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebling.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])
**''ID number:'' '''UN07'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:Another redeco of the ''Classics'' Deluxe toy, ''United'' Bumblebee is painted mainly in chromed golden yellow with silver bumpers. He was sold alongside his Cybertron Mode (see above) in the first assortment of ''United'' product.

:While very similar in appearance, this version of Bumblebee is cast in a lighter yellow plastic than the ''Henkei'' release, with most of his car mode parts (along with his robot mode head and forearms) painted over in gold. As noted above, he also features a silver front bumper and other painted details different from his previous TakaraTomy release.

:Unfortunately, because he is packaged in robot mode and his vehicle shell is entirely coated in paint, quite a number of Bumblebees have the gold paint between their jointed leg/hood panels and feet scratched off ''out of the box'', resulting in ugly scored lines on the hood in vehicle mode.
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleBumbleToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now 85% creamier!]]
*'''Bumble''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Bumble is a redeco of the ''Universe'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Bumblebee toy, featuring sky blue windows, and his inner arms are entirely painted black. His vehicle front grill and the lower robot legs' paint applications are also removed. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he was sold in a blindpacked box.
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===''Kre-O''===
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Bumblebee Kre-O toys.}}
[[File:Kre-o-G1-Bumblebee-Kreon.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
** ''Pieces'': '''336'''
** ''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], Driver
** ''Accessories'': Small pistol

: While the [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|larger Bumblebee]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' kit is mostly based on the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie version of the character]] (though the noggin is a moosh of movie and Generation 1), the accompanying Bumblebee [[Kreon]] is unquestionably based on the Generation 1 Bumblebee.

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[[File:KREOtoy-Bumblebeesmall.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey everybody! Do the Bumblebee!]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31144'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2013-[[March 20|03-20]]'''
**''Pieces'': '''74'''

: The smaller Bumblebee ''Kre-O'' kit is loosely based on the [[Bumblebee (G1)|original Bumblebee]], with a head that's a straight copy of that Bumblebee's ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toy head. He can be rebuilt into a hatchback and comes with no Kreons. Since his vehicle mode is basically a solid brick that can't hold any Kreons, this isn't such a big thing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on "small" Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee Energon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Razzlebee Blast!]]
* '''Energon Bumblebee''' (2012, NYCC Exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: A [[redeco]] of the Bumblebee Kreon in clear blue plastic, [[exclusive]] to [[New York Comic Con]] 2012, Energon Bumblebee comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Kre-OEnergonBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Energon Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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* '''Kreon Figure Pack''' (2013)
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: A boxed set of five Kreons, with Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] and a fifth "mystery" Kreon; a randomly-packed robot Kreon from the first year of the line.

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[[File:KreO-Toy BumblebeeCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Don't even think about how would these things make good prank tools.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6087'''
**''Pieces'': '''40'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, rifle, large gun, axe, [[jet pack|rocket-pack]]

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Bumblebee 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, based on the [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Bumblebee toy]]. His "normal" helmet and large rifle 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 hand-cannon, rocket-pack and energon axe.

: Bumblebee's tampos were also used to make Custom Kreon [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Custom|Cliffjumper]].

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee Class84.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In his younger days, he used to be a Sweet Boy before becoming a prankster.]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Voted'': Best Spark
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: This version of Bumblebee, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions, including visored-and-masked face. He uses the [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]] style door-wings, which is really odd considering the toy he's based on does not have said feature.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984", [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, but the set actually sold out at the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Class of 1984 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Brick Box'''
**''Set number'': '''B2962'''
**''Pieces'': '''77'''
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: Sold only at discount chains like Family Dollar, this version of Bumblebee 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 tampograph is new, but his torso uses the "Class of '84" deco.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year large Bumblebee (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates, as well as a set of axles, rims and tires. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to makes whatever with.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Prank first, then convert to run away.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Battle Changers, 2014)
**''Set number'': ''' B0716'''
**''Pieces'': ''81''
**''Accessories'': 2 pistols

:Part of the new Battle Changers line, Battle Changers Bumblebee transforms from a vehicle that vaguely resembles a sports car with a proportions of a Volkswagen Beetle into a robot and back without removing any parts!

: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. The CG render noticably features a windshield sticker on Bumblebee's chest, which was removed from the final toy for unknown reasons.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Rifle, scoped pistol, grenade launcher, clip-on gatling gun, blaster

:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Bumblebee 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 torso-Kreon and one Mini-Con are based on versions of Generation 1 Bumblebee: [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'']] (with an arm-cannon instead of a hand-held blaster, oddly) and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe|"Thrilling 30" Bumblebee]] (Prowl helmet) respectively. The remaining three Mini-Con Bumblebees are based on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|"Aligned" Bumblebee]] bodies: ''[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Transformers: War for Cybertron (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]'' (Bumblebee helmet), ''[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Prime cartoon|Prime]]'' (Ratchet helmet), and ''[[Bumblebee (WFC)#Rescue Bots cartoon|Rescue Bots]]'' (Jazz helmet).

:Unfortunately, the Mini-Con Combiners apparently never saw release anywhere.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 B001 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''110'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''630'''
***''Sword strength'': '''970'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Bumblebee is a teeny little sports car ''vaguely'' like a Camaro, with a [[Autotransformation|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. He is heavily based on the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie Bumblebee]], with his head based on the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' version of [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Bumblebee (G1)#Classics|Bumblebee]].

: Bumblebee's main car body, arms, and legs are also used by many ''many'' other car Bot Shots, such as [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Autobot Topspin]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Autobot Jazz]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]] [[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' [[Kenzan#BeCool|Kenzan]], and their numerous [[redeco]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bot Shots S1 Super Bot 002 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': ''' Super Bot 002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''910'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''460'''
***''Sword strength'': '''270'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, this redeco of Bumblebee is cast in clear-orangey-yellow plastics with minimal paint. As this wave's Super Bot, he has more lopsided stats, but is [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] to one a case.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Super Bot Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP001 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sentinel Prime / Prowl / Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''765'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''530'''
***''Sword strength'': '''325'''

: Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 three-packs, this version of Bumblebee has a metallic shade of orange-yellow plastic, black painted windows instead of blue, light gray tires, and extra silver paint on his torso and grill. He comes with [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#BotShot3Pack|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BS3pkBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on three-pack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Ultimate Battle Set, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''200'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''640'''
***''Sword strength'': '''780'''

: Part of a large multi-pack, this Bumblebee is redecoed in lighter yellow plastic and gray tires compared to his original release, features a painted grille on both his chest and bumper, and has silver windows.

: The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime with his launcher]], as well as a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]] prize.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on "Battle for the Matrix" Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bot Shots Battlemask Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B019'''
***''Fist strength'': '''610'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''390'''
***''Sword strength'': '''620'''

:Part of the fifth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, this [[retool]] of Bumblebee features a remolded head to give him a battle mask not dissimilar to the face of the original [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Bumblebee's toy]], rather than the one based on that Bumblebee's character model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSB019Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on battle mask Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots FlipShot Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''160'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''705'''
***''Sword strength'': '''740'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, this new-mold Bumblebee features a new sports car alternate mode, albeit this time without a rear spoiler. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to flip up when autotransforming. This mold was redecoed into [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#3packFlipShot|Flip Shot Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSFSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Flip Shot Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Launcher Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
**''Accessories:'' 3 Cyber pin targets
***''Fist strength'': '''380'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''745'''
***''Sword strength'': '''480'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this new-mold Bumblebee is a Jump Shot, and an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to spring up and autotransform into a robot armed with a pistol. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as three targets for him to knock over. The targets feature an assortment of pegs and peg-holes, allowing them to peg into each other to form various structures, although since you only get three of them, there's not a lot to make out of them.

:This version of the Bumblebee mold was retooled into [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Super Bot Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on launcher Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots S2 3pack Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee / Shockwave / Skyquake''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''795'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''335'''
***''Sword strength'': '''485'''

: Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, Bumblebee is a redeco of Super Bot Cliffjumper in the same shade of orange-yellow as the original Jump Shot Bumblebee toy (see above). He features purple windows, black robot details, and a painted spoiler. He comes with [[Shockwave (WFC)#BotShot3pack2|Jump Shot Shockwave]] and [[Skyquake (Prime)#BotShot3pack2|Super Bot Skyquake]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BS3pkBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on second three-pack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, that's different.]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''595'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''615'''
***''Sword strength'': '''410'''

: Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this is a redeco of the original Bumblebee toy in white with blue details that resembles [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]]'s colors. He comes with similarly-themed redecos of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPABumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Polar Assault Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-3packSuperBotBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ever feel like you're going in circles?]]
*'''Twinstrike / Skystalker / Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''438'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''984'''
***''Sword strength'': '''199'''

: Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, the second Super Bot Bumblebee is another redeco of the original Bumblebee toy, this time cast in clear-golden-yellow plastics. He comes in a three-pack with [[Twinstrike (Prime)#3pack|Flip Shot Twinstrike]] and [[Skystalker (Prime)#3pack|Jump Shot Skystalker]].

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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BeCool YellowSportsCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Yellow Sports Car (Bumblebee)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B04'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Yellow Sports Car" is a slight [[repaint]] of the ''Bot Shots'' battle-masked Bumblebee toy, featuring silver paint on his grill and windshield instead of black. Rather than power levels, the stickers in his chest spinner feature drawings of his vehicle mode racing, a checkered flag and a crying face.

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[[File:BeCool SpecialSportsCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Special Sports Car (Bumblebee Clear Color)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B12'''

:"Special Sports Car" is practically identical to the first ''Bot Shots'' Super Bot Bumblebee, the only difference being that his chest stickers are now pictures of his vehicle mode, a star and a parking sign. This toy was only available for purchase for three months, during which it was sold at a lower price than other ''BeCool'' toys as an incentive. After getting taken off shelves it was replaced by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Garbage Truck|Garbage Truck]], a new, full-price B12.
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Generationstoy-BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just walk into the spinning blades; it'll be fun!]]
*'''Bumblebee & Blazemaster''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #002'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

:Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Bumblebee is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. He transforms from an Earth-style car into a robot styled after [[Andrew Griffith]]'s design for the character in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' (which is in turn modified from ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]), and features [[5 mm post|5mm-compatible]] front wheels, back/roof, and hands.

:He comes with [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]], who can transform into a helicopter, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. In weapon mode, his rotors detach and mount onto Bumblebee's forearm wheel peg-holes.

:There are two packaging [[variant]]s of this two-pack: One version (which is also reflected by the official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in packaging) features the same layout for the cardboard name insert as its [[wave]]mate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]] & [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]], while the other version has various texts and logos rearranged and relocated, and is lacking both the difficulty level and the [[Hasbro]] company logo.<ref name="genvar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-legends-bumblebee-with-blazemaster-packaging-variant-177748/ Comparison] between both variants of ''Generations'' Bumblebee & Blaze Master's packaging</ref>

:This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generations|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenLegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More informations on ''Generations'' Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Generationstoy-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #004'''
**''Accessories'': 2 stinger blasters

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, this ''Thrilling 30'' Bumblebee is a new mold with a robot mode based on the character's body from IDW's [[The Transformers (IDW)|''The Transformers'' vol. 1]] ongoing series; more specifically, it is the version used by [[Guido Guidi]] in [[Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|issue #21]]. He transforms into a muscle car that resembles a fifth generation [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Ford Mustang|Ford Mustang]], and comes with two "stinger blasters" which peg via 5mm post into his hands, forearms, and rear vehicle sides, and can also combine into a large weapon.

:The American release is packed in with a copy of ''[[The Question|Spotlight: Bumblebee]]'', with a cropped version of the [[Clayton Crain]] RI cover that is called out as a '[[Hasbro]] Exclusive Cover'. In European and Canadian markets the figure is packed without the comic.

:For some reason, Hasbro's official [[stock photography|stock photos]] provided to retailers which depict a [[prototype|(pre-)production sample]], including a photo of the toy in [[packaging]], feature a Bumblebee that lacks the [[paint operation|painted]] stripes on the [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake]] car hood on his robot mode chest. The same applied to the packaged sample on display at [[BotCon 2013]]. Fortunately, the final toy sports the stripes after all. For their own official website, Hasbro remedied this with a new set of stock photos that are more representative of the final product... which were later replaced with the inaccurate photos.

:This mold was retooled into ''Generations'' [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations|Nightbeat]] and [[Goshooter#Generations|Goshooter]] as well as ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Carzap (BT)#Timelines|Carzap]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Deluxe ''Generations'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''

:An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SDCC2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], Bumblebee, [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Bumblebee-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|There's been a walnut uprising.]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

:Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#ACGHK2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Anime-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], Bumblebee, [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.

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[[File:TTGenerationsTG24BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee has become the legendary SUPER SAIYAN!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, [[September 28]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''TG24'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

:The Japanese release of ''Generations'' Legends Class Bumblebee [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic gold paint job. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Blaze Master#TG24|Blazemaster]], as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TG24|Optimus Prime]] and [[Roller (G1)#TG24|Roller]].

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[[File:Generationstoy-Goldfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Yeah, he's gonna live a long, full life.]]]]
*'''Goldfire''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #010'''
**''Accessories'': 2 hand-held blasters

:Part of the seventh wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''Thrilling 30'' Goldfire is a [[retool]] of ''Generations'' Bumblebee in Goldbug-inspired colors, using a new head that draws upon both Bumblebee/Goldbug's original faceplated design and the "speaker mouth" of the modern [[Movie (franchise)|movie]] and ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' versions of the character.

:He is packed in with a copy of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Second Exodus|#18]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenGoldfire/goldfire.htm More information on Goldfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Transformers-Generations-TG26-Bumblebee-Goldbug.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Blingin' Sweet Boy feeling a little blue today.]]
*'''Bumblebee Goldbug''' ([[November 30]], [[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''TG26'''
**''Accessories'': 2 stinger blasters

:Part of the eleventh wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Japan|Generations]]'' line, "Bumblebee Goldbug" is a redeco of the Hasbro ''Generations'' Deluxe Bumblebee in a more orange shade of yellow, with blue translucent plastic and black limbs. His head is painted metallic blue in homage to Goldbug (though it's still Bumblebee's head instead of Goldfire's), and he also features metallic gold paint on his bumper, torso, forearms, and feet.
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====''Age of Extinction''====
[[File:AoE now & then Bumblebee 1984.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|OH GOD WHY??? JUST KILL ME!!!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''22 OF 30'''
**''TakaraTomy Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster/Hand Cannon

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany, this two-pack includes a "Classic" Bumblebee [[redeco]]ed from the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Bumblebee, cast in a slightly lighter yellow with blue headlights and taillights and armed with a black and yellow redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Jolt (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Deluxe Jolt]]'s [[MechTech]] weapon that turns into a hand cannon when the scope is pulled. This weapon can either be plugged via 5mm post on his roof/back or held in hand. As with all other ''MechTech'' Deluxe weapon accessories, the converted weapon cannot lock into place.

: 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, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release.
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====''Cyber Series''====
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
:Part of the new ''Generations'' Cyber Battalion series, Bumblebee is a new mold which stands 7 inches tall, and transforms from a sports car, which is probably a combination between ''Generations'' Legends Class' Bumblebee's and ''Prime'' Bumblebee's alt mode, into a robot in just 5 simple steps. The figure's transformation engineering takes cues from the ''Prime'' Cyberverse Bumblebee figure. Bumblebee also features 5mm-compatible hands.

:Like every Cyber Series figures, Bumblebee was available in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com, initially not hitting mass retail anywhere besides Asia and Latin America. However, alongside Starscream and Optimus Prime, it eventually saw a limited release in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and was later widely available as a Walgreens exclusive.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Cyber Commander, 2015)
:Released in the first wave of Cyber Commander figures, Bumblebee is a new mold figure and changes from muscle car to robot in a few easy steps. His transformation scheme is largely based on that of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Legion Class|Robots in Disguise Legion Bumblebee]]. His arms feature a decent range of articulation as well as 5mm-compatible hands. His robot mode stands taller than most modern Leader class figures.

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====''Masterpiece''====
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece 2]]

[[File:Hasbro MP Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With added skirt flap]]
*''' Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky''' (2016)
**''ID Number'': '''MP-08'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, rear-view mirrors, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (Exosuit), spare tire cover, license plate, neutral face, smiling face

:This Hasbro version of [[#MP21|''Masterpiece'' MP-21 Bumblebee]] is virtually unchanged from its Takara counterpart. All accessories included with the MP-21 version (minus the retailer-exclusive battle mask) are present in this release. Unlike the Takara version which (confusingly) identifies the Exosuit figure as Spike or Daniel, this version identifies him as just Spike.

:Oddly, the instruction manual and package has a couple quirks—first, stock photos of Bumblebee's robot mode show his hood vent flap exposed and his backpack untransformed, where the flap should be tucked into its compartment in his pelvis and the backpack rotated, then the bumper folded in. The instructions also show this, but it shows the steps for tucking in the flap and transforming the backpack. Second, the instructions for the swappable face gimmick has two errors: The regular face is shown twice instead of the smiling face being swapped, and the battle mask is shown in the instructions, despite not being included with the actual toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/MPBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Bumble/Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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====''Alt-Modes''====
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*'''Bumblebee''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Bumblebee is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in two cases of the first collection and the only case of the second collection.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Cliffjumper]].
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====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't expect him to shelfwarm like his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|''Movie-verse'' counterpart]] anytime soon.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, 2016)

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Bumblebee is a Legends Class mold who transforms from a robot to car, with a vehicle mode based on his alt mode in ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]''. As with some of the ''Titans Return'' Legends Class figures, Bumblebee features an opening canopy for his cockpit, which allows any Titan Master figures to ride inside him. He also features 5mm-compatible hands, although the yellow piece can prevent any weapon's slightly longer posts to peg down through his hands. Also, take note that the vehicle back wings/shoulder kibble can sometimes block the way for wielding weapons; however the shoulder parts can be swapped for better tolerance, but prevents him from fully transforming into vehicle mode. Oddly, his molded license plate reads "100 STRA" which is a variation of his movie counterpart's "900 STRA" plate.

:Although the instructions tell [[you]] to immediately swing down the chest/vehicle roof to his shoulders/vehicle rear, you have to give a slight opening gap on the shoulder parts in vehicle form before you swing the roof piece down, and squeeze the shoulders against the piece until it clicks properly (make sure the rear vehicle's pegs and the shoulder's rectangle holes are in place first). Take note that the tail-end of the chest/roof hinge piece is prone to paint chipping due to the friction between both hinged vehicle rear pieces.

:This mold was also used to make [[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]].
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Deluxe-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait I'm a retool of Cliffjumper now? This must be Shattered Glass or something...]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[January 20]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk/shield

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Deluxe Class toys, promoting the ''Earthrise'' season of [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|the Netflix cartoon]], Bumblebee is a retool of [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]], having all of the original figure's vehicle mode parts replaced with those of a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] Volkswagen Beetle without the "penny racer" proportions, along with a new head sculpt. (It's also worth noting that almost ''all'' of Bumblebee's yellow coloring is painted, with only his head and forearms being bare yellow plastic, which avoids color disparity, particularly in vehicle mode.) On both of his ends, the bumpers/fenders are made of soft rubbery plastic. Bumblebee also has molded high-performance brake discs, a surprising detail carried over from a mainline ''Transformers'' figure. Much like Cliffjumper's other mold-mates, Bumblebee's depiction as being rather small in most ''Transformers'' media means this figure is much shorter than a typical Deluxe-priced figure and is closer to being a particularly large Legends-priced figure. Like all Deluxe Class figures of the ''War for Cybertron'' subline, Bumblebee includes numerous 3 mm posts and [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] for attaching other accessories as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], but due to his small size he cannot easily accommodate an entire Weaponizer or [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]] figure. Additionally, he is highly articulated for a mainline Legends-sized Transformer, with over 90-degree ankles and two-way elbows, and a complex transformation scheme. Undocumented in the instructions, Bumblebee's neck is actually mounted on a ball-joint, and when popped out of its housing offers a larger range of articulation. The housing has also been updated for seemingly no reason, with a taller "collar" section compared to Cliffjumper and Hubcap.

:The rest of his price-point is made up for with Cliffjumper's bazooka, now painted in slightly darker gunmetal color and lacking the paint on the rear piece. The entire cannon can split into two smaller blasters and a pair of skis that can attach under his front wheels. The backend of the cannon folds out to fit in his car mode's underside to help balance when skis are deployed. It can also mount on either his thigh or on the side or top of his shoulder meaning you can put the entire cannon in these spots. Unlike his mold-mates, 5 mm port holes are absent in Bumblebee's vehicle parts, meaning displaying the bazooka in vehicle mode requires the rear of the car mode to be transformed differently so the car trunk post has space to flip out and connect to the back-end of the cannon.

: Similarly, his [[partformer|detaching]] car back-end can either be put onto the robot mode's back or be used as a shield with help of a flip-out peg. This peg and the backend of the cannon use a unique post and port to connect to each other. Also unlike his mold-mates, the pegs that connect the car trunk with the robot fists in vehicle mode are now complete circles instead of half circles. These larger pegs are a very tight fit in the fists; detaching the trunk requires using excessive force on a small, thin, painted plastic piece. Filing or sanding the pegs down can make transformation more feasible.

:[[For safety reasons|As per the norm]], the stock renders depict him with sharp head-horns, but the final product has them rounded off.

: Much like the rest of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline, promoting the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Netflix-original series]] of the same name, Bumblebee is exclusive to [[Walmart]] in Canada and the US but was released at standard retail in Asia.

: His G1 cartoon-accurate blaster is sold separately as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]. However, there is no way to store this blaster while Bumblebee is in vehicle mode.

: The original Cliffjumper version of the mold was given two new head toolings to make ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations|Hubcap]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Generations|Goldbug]] respectively, and was also given Bumblebee's head to make ''Selects'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Generations|Bug Bite]].
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====''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''====
[[File:TF-WFC-Trilogy-Buzzworthy-BB-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We all made that face trying to decipher that packaging.]]
*'''Bumblebee / Spike Witwicky''' (Core Class, 2021)
**''Series'': '''''War for Cybertron Trilogy'''''
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Part of the cross-franchise ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, this iteration of ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Bumblebee is a Core Class mold that converts from a robot into a car based upon [[Bumper (G1)#The Transformers|Bumper]]'s [[Choro-Q]] {{w|Mazda Familia}} alt-mode (complete with rear plate detailing!). He comes with a cartoon-inspired blaster that he holds via 3 mm post which stores in his vehicle mode's rear underside.

:Bumblebee also comes with a (minimally-)transforming [[Exosuit#War for Cybertron Trilogy|exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Buzzworthy|Spike Witwicky]] figure, although the exosuit features a silver-painted head dome with no indications of whoever may be inside, making it more a generic exosuit figure than any specific human character. This raised the MSRP from Core Class's normal ten to fifteen US dollars, though some Target stores seemingly at random charged ''seventeen'' for the set. Despite the store exclusivity, the set became a [[shelfwarmer|pegwarmer]], often leaving entire pegs full of unsold stock.

:Much like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, the box is in the style of the 2018 ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' toyline, with additional renders of the [[evergreen]] Bumblebee design. Additionally, the toy features ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]''-style [[package art]] with the ''War for Cybertron'' logo present.

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[[File:Buzzworthy_Bumblebee_Origin.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We simply could not function without his tireless efforts. So, a round of applause for this inanimate carbon rod!]]
*'''Origin Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)
**''Series'': '''''War for Cybertron Trilogy'''''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, [[jet pack#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|jet pack]], five [[conductor#Toys|conductor]]s

:''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'''s second all-new mold, "Origin Bumblebee" is a diminutive Deluxe Class figure, once again branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''. For the first time in toy form, Bumblebee transforms into the "flying saucer" vehicle seen in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" in 23 steps. His robot mode is based on [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo1eYQASuE/ concept art] by [[Ken Christiansen]], which had earlier influenced Bumblebee's look in the [[Transformers (2019 comic)|2019 IDW comic series]] and the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' animated series.

:As part of the ''War for Cybertron'' play pattern, Bumblebee features multiple 5 mm ports and 3 mm posts compatible with the C.O.M.B.A.T. System/[[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]] and [[Fire Blast effect|"fire blast" effects]]. Being a modern, smaller-scale Deluxe Class figure, Bumblebee includes multiple accessories to fill out the price point, consisting of a 5 mm handheld blaster, five [[conductor#Toys|conductor rods]] as seen in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1", and a [[jet pack#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|jet pack]] as seen in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1]]".

:Bumblebee was revealed by [https://www.facebook.com/indemandtoys/posts/2957071774536721 In Demand Toys on Facebook] in advance of any announcement by Hasbro or Target.

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[[File:TF-WFC-Trilogy-Buzzworthy-Worlds-Collide-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He both is and is not Bumblejumper.]]
*'''Worlds Collide''' (4-pack, 2021)
**''Series'': '''''War for Cybertron Trilogy'''''
**''Accessories'': Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk, [[AllSpark#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Allspark]]

:Released as part of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' "Worlds Collide" 4-pack, this Bumblebee features the body of ''Earthrise'' Cliffjumper, while retaining the Bumblebee head from the Netflix-branded [[#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toy]]. Essentially a redeco of ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Bug Bite, Bumblebee transforms into a custom 1980s sports coupe; hybridizing the Porsche 924 Turbo and {{w|Mitsubishi Starion}} models. He retains the bazooka included with all versions of the mold, this time painted green to resemble the bazooka [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] used in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]." He also comes with the [[AllSpark#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Allspark]], redecoed from the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#2021Netflix|Megatron]]/[[Skelivore#Toys|Fossilizer Skelivore]] Spoiler Pack.

:Included in the set alongside Bumblebee is [[Nemesis Primal#Toys|Nemesis Primal]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Blackarachnia]], and [[Fangry (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Fangry]] with [[Brisko#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Brisko]]. The set was found in a Walmart in the U.S.<ref>''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Worlds Collide found at Walmart by [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/buzzworthy-worlds-collide-set-found-at-walmart-but-not-in-system-more-pics/46101/ Seibertron.com]</ref> prior to an official reveal from Hasbro, possibly due to a shipment error. As with other ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, and by the fact the toy was found in Target internal systems<ref>"Transformers Worlds Collide Mulitpack" found on Target internal systems at [https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/04/05/target-exclusives-t-wrecks-and-worlds-collide-multipack-information-430974 TFW2005.com]</ref>, it was an exclusive to Target in the U.S.
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Construct_bot_bumblebee_triple.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|You guess this is the Triple-Changer one?]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (Triple-Changer, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''69'''

: Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Triple-Changers, Bumblebee can transform into a sports car-like thing or a jet-like thing. He is heavily armed with two large shoulder-mounted launchers, a third launcher hidden in his jet mode nosecone as well as two large swords.

:Many of his parts were used to make himself again (see below) as well as [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Construct-bots|Cliffjumper]].

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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I feel lighter."]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''45'''
: Part of Wave 2 of Construct-Bots Scouts, Bumblebee can transform into a car. He uses largely the same part scheme as Triple Changer Bumblebee, except his head is remolded to have his battle mask up, and uses Ironhide's shoulders. He also lacks the two shoulder-mounted launchers as well as his rear wheel wells and spoiler attachments, making his vehicle mode appear much smaller. He swaps out his dual longswords for the fork blade originally included with Optimus Prime. His color scheme changes the original's orange to a neon yellow and most of his black details to a lighter blue.

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* '''Arsenal Pack Bumblebee''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''51'''
: Arsenal Pack Bumblebee turns into a car. He is almost identical to the previous Scout release. Like all Arsenal Pack toys it was canceled and you'll never own one.
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy BumblebeeG1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (Basic, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: Part of the first wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. His robot mode takes many design cues from his Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Thrilling 30]]'' toy. 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.

: His left forearm was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Cliffjumper]]'s arm in the [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Battle Upgrade Bulkhead]] set.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HM-toy BumblebeeStrafe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|But he's got a new <s>hat</s> missile launcher!]]
* '''Bumblebee & Strafe Team Pack''' (Team Pack, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''23'''
**''Accessories'': Jetpack, axe/missile launcher, 2 "Dino Claw Missiles", buzzsaw, 2 twin-blasters

: Part of a "Team Pack" with [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Strafe]], this release of Bumblebee is basically identical to his individual release, but lacking his silver blaster. Instead, he can be equipped with any of the pack's various accessories (which can be argued also belonging to Strafe but whatever), including a winged jetpack and a spring-loaded "Dino Claw Missile" launcher that doubles as an axe. The spare missile can be pegged to any standard ''Hero Mashers'' peg-hole, though it sits pretty shallowly.

: There are two different releases of this set, each one containing the same parts, but arranged differently. One has Strafe much more visibly pulled apart, with the resulting part-spread meaning the jetpack ends up hidden under the packaging photo on the lower-left corner under Bumblebee's feet.
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(Black insignia version pictured)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)

:Another release of the 2014 ''Universe'' sculpt, this version's deco is a hybrid between the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Cybertronian [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Bumblebee]] release of the sculpt and the ''Transformers'' release from 2012: The Autobot insignia is placed on the chest/roof again (like on the ''Dark of the Moon'' version), but the "running boards" on the sides of the vehicle mode are still unpainted (like on the 2012 release). The toy also now sports a large "CE" mark and number on the soles of its feet, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Bumblebee/Blazemaster two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Universe'' Bumblebee's packaging and only slightly altered, sporting a highly inaccurate deco and even 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 sculpt's 2012 release's deco.
:[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Class-Bumblebee-packaging-variants.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|left|2014 packaging left, 2015 packaging right.]]

:Legion Class Bumblebee has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] replaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. In addition, the version with a black insignia was later re-released in 2015, this time in packaging mimicking the then-current ''Generations'' packaging design, 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 (or 2016?), 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 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the black insignia variant of the toy (in the later packaging variant lacking the "Reveal the Shield" call-out) 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. For unknown reasons, most of them were mistransformed in packaging.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FDBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===''Bearbrick''===
[[File:Bearbrick Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2014)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Bumblebee is a [[retool]] of the Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] mold with a new chest and head, transforming 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.

: The chest used for this mold was also used to make the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].

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===''Masterpiece''===
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece]]
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[[File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I've been all around the world, seen all the sights; but this is the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen.]]
*'''Bumble''' ([[November 29]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-21'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser Gun" pistol, rear-view mirrors, [[Exosuit#Masterpiece|Excelsuit]], spare tire cover, license plate, neutral face, smiling face, "Battle Face" ([[Amazon (website)|Amazon.co.jp]] exclusive)

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Bumble transforms into an officially-licensed Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his cartoon model. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Deluxe Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]] in robot mode (making his car mode very out of proportions with the other ''Masterpiece'' cars), and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Bumblebee lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. Additionally, following the trend started with [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]], his side mirrors come detached out of the box, and can be found separately packaged inside the instruction bag. Accurate to the real-life Type 1 Beetle, he only has one mirror, on the driver's side; an extra is included in case of loss or breakage.

:For accessories, he comes with his gun (called ''Lazer Gun'' {{sic}} in the instructions), a second interchangeable face with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|an open-mouth smile]] to replace his regular neutral face, and a spare tire cover that can be plugged on the rear of his vehicle mode by pulling away the license plate, which then fits inside the cover. The cover mounts on his back in robot mode; indeed, it only ''exists'' in order to replicate the large yellow circle on the back of Bumblebee's [[character model]], a visual adaptation of some molded circular detail on his original toy. Illustrating its non-essential vehicle mode role, it can also be stored out of view on the car's underside.

:To make up for the smaller size of Bumblebee when compared to other figures in the Masterpiece line (and to keep up with the price tag), MP-21 comes with an Exosuit figure, which can transform into its vehicle mode as seen in ''The Movie''. The figure itself is referred to only as "Excelsuit" (the Japanese G1 dub name) on the instruction book, but according to the line-art included in ''The Transformers Masterpiece Official Guide'', it's supposed to be [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]], though the back of the box refers to it as Spike.

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.co.jp]], one additionally gets an interchangeable "Battle Face" based on the original G1 toy's one. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included instead of or in addition to the face. The coin package is shaped like his head, and identifies him as "Bumblebee Autobot".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/MPBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Bumble/Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece G2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With all the cash from my multi-million dollar movie promotions, I got myself coated in solid gold, baby!]]
*'''Bumble G-2 Ver.''' ([[July 25]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-21G'''
**''Accessories'': Laser gun, spare left-side rearview mirror, 3-piece jetpack, spare tire cover, "normal" and "smile" extra faces

:A redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Bumble in [[#Generation 2|shiny ''Generation 2'' gold]], this version does not come with an Exosuit figure. Instead, he comes with a three-piece jetpack, as worn by Bumblebee in the cartoon episode "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1]]". The toy-inspired "battle face" from the normal version's Amazon Japan special release is included as the default face, along with the two cartoon-based faces from the original release.

: He also comes with an extra [[sticker|sticker sheet]] for customization. The sheet includes both Generation 1 and ''Generation 2'' style Autobot insignias in two different sizes, two yellow ''Generation 2'' style "AUTOBOT" logos (as was stamped on the original toys), ''180 Deceps'' and ''I♥Cybertron'' (from his appearance in the [[The Planet-Eater!|Marvel Comics adaptation of ''Transformers: The Movie'']]), and the "'''I♥NY'''" license plate decal as seen in the episode "[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]".

:The non-Japanese Asian market version came with a special collector's coin. The coin package is once again shaped like Bumblebee's head (with the "battle face" faceplate on the front), but actually identifies him as Goldbug. Go figure.

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[[File:MP21R-RedBumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And Takara will forever use this as an excuse not to make a ''Masterpiece'' Cliffjumper.]]
*'''Bumble Red Body''' ([[December 26]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-21R'''
**''Accessories'': pistol, rear-view mirrors, spare tire cover, license plate, neutral face, smiling face

:Another redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Bumble, in red colors (based on his original G1 toy variant) and chromed bumpers. ''Masterpiece'' Bumble Red Body was released as a Cybertron Satellite exclusive.

:As usual, the version supplied from Hasbro Asia came with a special collector's coin. This time, the package is shaped like the Beetle's front hood, and the coin identifies him as "Bumblebee Red Boby" {{sic}}

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-45-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with far less cool and far more gremlin face.]]
*'''Cybertron Espionage Bumble (Ver. 2.0)''' ([[November 23]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-45'''
**''Accessories'': 2 faces, firing effect, small blaster, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#MP45|Spike Witwicky]] figure, I (heart) NY license plate

:This ''Masterpiece'' "Cybertron Espionage" is an all-new mold of the Bumble character, transforming from robot into a show-and-toy-accurate Penny Racer-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. He comes with his handgun, now with its own blast effect, 2 faces, a license plate from the episode "[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]", and a small posable figure of Spike, which can fit in his vehicle mode. While the car mode can be displayed with the doors open, sitting the mini-figure in requires separating its front halves and folding up the windscreen+car hood assembly. Like the other ''Masterpiece'' Autobot cars, Bumble can fit in Convoy's (MP-10 and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44]]) Trailer. Bumble comes with a sheet of optional stickers: Two hearts for his license plate, the ice cream splotches for his shoulders seen in "[[Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play]]", the brown [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|disease patches]] seen in "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]", and the [[Morphobot]] tentacle seen in "[[Quest for Survival]]".

:Unfortunately, due to the sake of show-accuracy, this Bumblebee ends up having most of his kibble present on his rear ankles and a glaring backpack when viewed at any angle other than his front, which also collides with his lower waist, effectively neutering the usage of his waist swivel.

:After the official images' reveal, Hasbro requested a number of sites (including a few listings like Amazon Japan) to take down the pictures, until they were allowed to post them again, several hours later. Initially set for a late September release, Bumblebee was pushed back to [[November 24|late November]].

:Bumble comes with a die-cast token modeled after the Matrix of Leadership, and like the collector coins, the token had Bumblebee's head, the ''Masterpiece'' logo and the ID number engraved on it. Strangely enough, the box used for imported releases omits Bumble's name and just refers him as "Cybertron Espionage" while the box itself retains Bumble's (Japanese) name.
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===''Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q''===
[[File:NanoblockChoroQBumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumble''' (2014-[[December 11|12-11]])

:Produced as a collaboration between toylines ''[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]'' and ''[[Choro-Q]]'', this Bumblebee is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Bumblebee's super deformed robot mode and, separately, his car mode (or something else, given it's blocks and all). His car 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 Bumblebee kit, and the smartphone app's controls adopt a yellow and black theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Bumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumble''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-08'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Bumble transforms from a licensed [[super deformed]] Daihatsu Copen to a cute little robot. In spite of his new vehicle mode, molded detail on his feet still evoke the traditional Volkswagen Beetle hood. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Bumblebee as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:Bumblebee was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Cliff]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-54-Bumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have clear windows! Buy me again!]]
*'''Bumble & Excelsuit Spike''' ('''Bumblebee & Exo-suit Spike''') (2017-[[December 30|12-30]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-54'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Bumble is an extensive redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Legends Class figure]], with most of the yellow parts now recast in transparent plastic with yellow paint applied. This allows his windows to be transparent.

:Bumble comes with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Legends|Excelsuit Spike]].
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===''au x Transformers''===
[[File:INFOBAR-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|... some joke about a bee-line.]]
*'''INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)''' (2017)
**''Accessories'' display stand, swappable display cards

: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 Bumblebee 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 black and yellow.

: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. 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 Bumblebee and Megatron 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 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron]].

::*''[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 Bumblebee at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authentics_5inch_Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Somebody give him a [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|walking stick]].]]
*'''Autobot Bumblebee''' (Bravo, 2017)
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Autobot Bumblebee" is a new mold the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. In just four steps, he changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a car reminiscent of his [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'']] iteration, and he features ''very'' limited articulation consisting of his head and his shoulders.

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[[File:Authentics_7inch_Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who asked for this?]]
*'''Autobot Bumblebee''' (Alpha, 2017)
:Around the height of the average Voyager figure, "Autobot Bumblebee" is nigh-identical to his smaller equivalent. He features the same four-step transformation, while adding some sideways-oriented elbows and additional paint. His legs are stiff as ever.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Super-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Super Bumblebee''' (20 Inch, 2018)
:4 inches below the size of a Titan Class figure, "Super Bumblebee" is a retool of the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Super Class|Super Bumblebee]] toy from the ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' line, with a new upper body and head with the arms, legs, and vehicle body unchanged. He is packed with 15 sounds and phrases that activate when his [[Autobot]] symbol is pushed on his chest. He transforms in 3...no, just a single step by pulling his arms.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Titan Changer, 2019)

:This Bumblebee is an all-new Titan Hero-sized mold, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous Authentics figures.
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:Walmart-Vintage-G1-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet boy will outlive us, mere mortals, with periodical re-releases on a per decade basis. As it should be.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' ("Legion Class" reissue, 2018)

: Part of the first wave of the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' line, Bumblebee is a nearly-identical reissue of ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' Bumble, using the newly tooled head introduced in ''[[#The Transformers Collection|The Transformers Collection]]'' and also sharing many of the deco alterations.

:The differences between the ''Encore'' and ''Vintage G1'' versions include:
:#The screw in the center of Bumblebee's back; now replaced with a pin, much like the original toy. This is also likely down to [[Hasbro]]'s current stance on using pins in place of screws as much as possible.
:#He has extra production information tampographed on the sole of his right foot—something that has become fairly common on ''Transformers'' products that wasn't around during his last reissue.
:#The original sticker detail on the back of his head has also returned, whereas the ''Encore'' version had a [[rubsign]] placed there instead. This also happens to be the only ''Vintage G1'' Minibot to not have a rubsign.

: Despite these differences from the original, card still displays the original toy-based package art. Of particular note is that this is the first ever release of this figure that's identified on its packaging as being an "official licensed product" approved by Volkswagen.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Bumblebee was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada. He was also available at general retail in Hong Kong, and exclusive to the website of Australian fashion chain Cotton On. Oddly, the Australian release came in [[multilingual packaging]] intended for the European market, a rare but not entirely unheard of occurrence. Due to the limited space on the back, this, unfortunately, means the iconic [[Tech Spec]] card is omitted, replaced by parental warnings in 24 languages about the possibility of breakage due to excessive force, and that parts are not designed to reattach. In Singapore, Bumblebee was released as a giveaway for their screenings of the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' live-action movie]].
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===''EZ Collection'' (2013)===
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-EG-02-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG-02'''

:Another [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class Bumblebee, this individual carded release of ''EZ Collection (2014)'' Bumblebee features slightly darker yellow plastic and black windows while retaining most of the paint applications from the ''Chronicle'' release. While his stock photography retains the G1 Autobot symbol and the original arms, though the toy proper has the movie variant, and also uses the retooled arm pegs used for the ''Transformers (2010)'' release.
{{UniverseLegendsBumblebeeMold}}
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==Fictional toys==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Bumblebee Fictional Toy Power Struggle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6|Action Master Bumblebee, four years early.]]
[[Anthony Duranti]]'s toy Bumblebee was articulated in the knees and probably the shoulders and elbows. {{storylink|Power Struggle}}

[[File:Bumblebee christmas toy marvel uk 250.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|[insert obligatory innuendo about "''playing with yourself''"]]]
''At the [[1989]] [[Transformer]]s' [[Christmas]] party, Bumblebee was given a box containing a toy of himself in his alternate mode.'' {{storylink|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}
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==References==
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[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Alternity Autobots]]
[[Category:Authentics]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Go-Bots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Hero Mashers Autobots]]
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category:Pretenders]]
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:Sea specialists]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy characters]]

Talk:Starscream (G1)/toys

2021-08-17T17:18:31Z

Bowspearer:

==Pretender Starscream Request==
I don't have Pretender Starscream to test this, but I see the entry says the tail fin guns can't be stored, which I'm fairly sure is wrong. I believe the fin guns can peg into the holes on either side of the upper part of the rifle. Can anyone verify this for me?--[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 22:17, 4 August 2010 (EDT)

I had that figure a few years ago and yes it was possible to do that. I remember it not feeling like it was quite designed to do it, like it was just a coincidence they could stick on there but it was certainly possible.[[Special:Contributions/86.31.91.215|86.31.91.215]] 09:47, 1 August 2012 (EDT)

==Secret Starscream==
Nakas of Autobase Aichi has put forth the idea that "Secret Starscream", like Super Collection Figure Skywarp, was never actually sent out due to the bankruptcy of Keibunsha, the publisher. I *think* either the Binaltech And TF Collection book or one of the Generations 2009 books shows Secret Starscream, but I'd have to check to be sure, and I'm not sure what exactly is said about the piece either way. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 20:31, 10 December 2009 (EST)
:Ah-ha. It was in Generations 2009 volume 2.

:[http://obscuretf.com/tfscans/SecretStarscream.jpg Secret Starscream]

:Anyone want to take a crack at what that says? (At least we can get rid of the red speculation 'til then.) --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 23:33, 12 December 2009 (EST)

:The page says:
::The toy is the Prize A (and not-for-sell) for the Keibunsha mook ''Transformer(s) Generation(s)''".
::Although the details aren't revealed on the book, its plastic parts are all transparent.
::The package is as same as the one used for #004.
: <nowiki>;-D</nowiki> --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 13:05, 12 March 2012 (EDT)

== Transmetal Waspinator ==

I think it should also be considered a Starscream toy due to its portrayal in fiction. Trust me in this one.[[User:ACIDSTORM92|ACIDSTORM92]] 20:47, 28 February 2010 (EST)
: Which fiction? --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 21:42, 28 February 2010 (EST)
::Probably the Sourcebook... --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 21:47, 28 February 2010 (EST)
:::*facepalm* --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 22:12, 28 February 2010 (EST)
::::Was that a yes?--[[User:ACIDSTORM92|ACIDSTORM92]] 21:41, 16 August 2010 (EDT)
:::::Considering that Optimus Primal gets a bunch of random entries on his toys page, because he gets a new body for five seconds in some Japanese text stories, shouldn't we put both Waspinator's Regular beast and Transmetal body on this page? --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] 16:40, 9 January 2011 (EST)
::::::Wait... it just hit me... Starscream possesses a bunch of bot's in his ghost appearances, doesn't he? Urgh. What a nightmare... Maybe just a note or something... --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] 16:43, 9 January 2011 (EST)
:::::::I'd go with notes. Starscream possesses these others, their bodies are still their own. On the other hand, if a character ("Character A") is given a new body all his own that is a duplication of another character ("Character B")'s body the toy representing that body should be considered as a repurposed toy for Character A. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 17:12, 9 January 2011 (EST)

== Alternate caption idea ==

I think perhaps a funnier caption for his first Masterpiece toy would be "[[Puppet|I look like.... Thundercracker.]]" [[User:ZeldaTheSwordsman|ZeldaTheSwordsman]] 19:05, 22 July 2010 (EDT)

== GID MW Starscream Missiles ==

I have an odd variant of the MW Starscream figure that includes Glow-In-The-Dark missiles. The stock in South Eastern CT (as well as who-knows-where-else) seemed to include these in good numbers, as the original that I bought (and still have) included them, as did a second example that I sent to Orson Christensen/Sidecutter (of Captured Prey) in trade (or if my memory is failing, he may have verified that the one he bought in KY also included them...in any event, he confirmed that I didn't have the only one)

I have always assumed (since they're not standard) that this was just an example of lax QC on the line, and someone tossed GID plastic pellets into the hopper because it was pretty close in color to the right plastic and no one noticed.

In any event, I recently pulled the box with MW Screamer out of storage and tonight I verified that I really really do have phosphorescent missiles. I tried a few different things to take a picture but haven't had much luck. Any suggestions on how to provide photographic proof are welcome, or if the powers-that-be are willing to accept my tale on faith, I could just add a note to the entry...
--[[User:Destrongerlupus|Destrongerlupus]] 21:10, 16 November 2010 (EST)

== Recent Starscream toys ==

By the way why there is a rubsign on a G1 toy that comes with lots of accessories including fists, null rays, wings, tail rudders, tails, thrusters, landing gear and the Decepticon planes era Starscream? I thought rubsigns are introduced in reveal the shield?([[User:Ihateyawning|Ihateyawning]] 23:56, 24 January 2011 (EST))
:Rubsigns were introduced in 1985 and have been used as recently as Classics and the Universe reissues. "Reveal the Shield" did not introduce them, it merely brought them back into the public eye. --[[User:NCZ|NCZ]] 23:58, 24 January 2011 (EST)

== Things One, Two and Three ==

1) Like MCRG above, I was pretty sure Pretender Starscream's robot guns could be mounted on his shell's rifle. Can anyone confirm this? I don't have him. Am I being misled by Metalhawk?
2) I'm pretty sure, but not certain, that the Ghost of Starscream statue is probably not actually translucent polystone, but what is it? PVC? ABS? Surely some kind of plastic.
3) Whoever wrote the Skystriker Starscream blurb seems to have forgotten about Ti Megs. Actually, I'll just fix that one.
-[[User:LV|LV]] 10:09, 31 March 2011 (EDT)

== Masterpiece Starscream ==

Given I have watched Macross, I do not think that the scabbard side fins on MP-03 are an homage to Armada or Energon. This is a common cheat Kawamori employs when designing jets. If you don't believe me look at the YF-19

http://ghostlightning.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/macross-plus-yf-19-mmm.jpg

or the YF-21

http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/gallery/d/413455-5/P6176635.jpg

I think whoever put that in there is under the spell of wishful Armada fanwanking.

==2013 Generations Armada Starscream==
Since IDW has repurposed this as a new body for IDWG1 Starscream, should that toy be posted here as well? Or perhaps a note made of it? --[[User:Altercron|Altercron]] 10:38, 8 October 2013 (EDT)
:I believe it should, just as was done for WFC Shockwave. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 10:57, 8 October 2013 (EDT)
::Oh yes, there's no question it should be. I think we just haven't done it yet because it hasn't actually appeared in the comics yet. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 10:59, 8 October 2013 (EDT)
:::Ah that makes sense. I haven't been keeping up with IDWs series, relying on TFWiki for that. --[[User:Altercron|Altercron]] 11:09, 8 October 2013 (EDT)
:Assuming he'll come packed with an IDW G1 comic, we might have to list this guy mainly on the (G1) page, and as a repurpose on the (Armada) page, with the toys on both pages being listed with a note concerning the repurpose, just like what we did with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling30|both]] [[Thundercracker (WFC)#Generations|Thundercrackers]]. --[[User:Inkblot|Inkblot]] 18:19, 8 October 2013 (EDT)
ah, now i find a talk section, after the edit. -facepalm- Still needs a bit of work i think, in the written bit. --[[User:Mini-master|Mini-master]] 08:12, 8 November 2013 (EST)

== Neutered Missile Launchers? ==

In various entries for the '84-'85 toys, it is said that the Hasbro missile launchers had their springs weakened or removed. Was this a running change or something? Over the winter break I went home with my brothers and we went through a lot of our old toys. Among them was one of '84 Starscream's original launchers and two cluster missiles... let me tell you, that sucker is NOT neutered; the missile can fly pretty far, definitely farther than the Commemorative reissue. I'm pretty sure Ratchet and Ironhide's little missile firing thing worked, too, but I can't remember how strong they were (I had a few other figures that had missile launchers but I cannot recall if they worked or not).

Anyways, just something to throw out there. I may go in and edit the comment later if I'm feeling [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Be Bold|bold]]. [[User:Magaroja|Magaroja]] ([[User talk:Magaroja|talk]]) 22:27, 27 March 2014 (EDT)
:I'm no expert on G1 variants but from some quick googling: if the Starscream in question is a dark gunmetal grey colour (link, see lower figure: [http://tfsource.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/xmex18.jpg]) it may be the Mexican release, which had fully functional missiles. Alternatively, pre-rubsign figures supposedly also had stronger missile springs - pre-rub Seekers can be identified by having smooth, non-ridged cockpit canopies. Failing these, I'd hit up some Transformers forums to seek expert opinions - I'd hesitate to change any articles on the basis of a single incidence... [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 11:12, 28 March 2014 (EDT)

:: Hmm, I suppose he could have been pre-rub; all the stickers have fallen off, unfortunately, and he's in such a state of disrepair that his cockpit is gone, along with the wings (which could tell me if the tips were sanded down or remolded). I'll take a look at the color, but I don't think it's a Mexican release; we lived close enough to a Toys'R'Us growing up that I'm confident he was purchased there. [[User:Magaroja|Magaroja]] ([[User talk:Magaroja|talk]]) 14:43, 28 March 2014 (EDT)

== Variant or HQ bootleg? ==

I just got a "Reveal the Shield" Starscream from Family Dollar. It came is a packager where the upper front was an IDW style picture of Starscream with "Transformers" in block letters on one side. The package had all the trademarks and info for Hasbro on the package. It's got the 3 mm peg holes but no guns, and the plastic seems to be of good quality. Is this a proper variant of the figure that just "forgot" the guns, one where the guns were intentionally left out, or is it a really accurate (packaging/accessories aside) bootleg? I can take a pic of a packaged sample later if it will help. --[[User:King Starscream|King Starscream]] ([[User talk:King Starscream|talk]]) 19:42, 21 April 2014 (EDT)
:New release. http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/transformers-classics-legends-new-style-packaging-at-family-dollar-179473/ [[User:Antimatter|Antimatter]] ([[User talk:Antimatter|talk]]) 20:24, 21 April 2014 (EDT)

== Chronicle facepaint? and captions ==

Don't want to edit something incorrectly, but [[Starscream_(G1)/toys#Chronicle]] says "This version of the figure is nearly identical to the painted helmet variant of the Hasbro release, except ''the entirety'' of his head is painted black", but [[:File:EZCollectionStarscreamToy.jpg|the pic]] shows him with a non-black face. Does that pic show the correct toy? Is the text in error?

Also, i added two captions, but they aren't quite as perfect as i'd like. If anyone can improve them, that'd be nice--or if you've got something better, go for it. (What about "[[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Legends]] tell of a Starscream who [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Pretender|pretends]] he's not evil or spiky"?)

--[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 19:43, 24 February 2015 (EST)

== Wing peg extension ==

The pegs on the wings were extended for the reissues but I don't see any of them here mentioning the retool at all, let alone which one was the first to use it. [[User:Takeshi357|Takeshi357]] ([[User talk:Takeshi357|talk]]) 12:30, 19 March 2016 (EDT)

== G1 Mold menu ==

Okay bear with me here because I don't know what they're called; but you know those sort of... menus that you can open for certain toys? Like, for instance; MP Starscream there's a thing you can open where you can see all the uses of the mold. That sort of thing.
Well, I was just wondering that maybe the G1 Starscream mold should have that sort of thing since it's been used to death. Three original seekers, Coneheads, G2 Starscream/Ramjet, E-hobby Sunstorm; I'm probably forgetting one or two. Just feel it'd make sense. --[[User:Kurona|Kurona]] ([[User talk:Kurona|talk]]) 10:25, 1 October 2016 (EDT)

== TR Trypticon ==

Given the [[The Fight Begins|events of the Titans Return cartoon]], wouldn't TR Trypticon count as a toy/body for Starscream, in the same way that, say, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Binaltech|BT-17 Black Convoy]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Generation 2|G2 Battle Convoy]] count as bodies for Optimus Primal? I suppose arguably the same could be said of [[Trypticon (G1)#Generation 1|G1 Trypticon]] for [[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|similar raasons]]?[[User:TGB|TGB]] ([[User talk:TGB|talk]]) 04:01, 2 May 2018 (EDT)
:Primal was given a body of his own based on Black Convoy later in the Binaltech story, and Primal was shape-shifted into Battle Convoy's form, Starscream merely possessed Trypticon. If that were to count, so would Cyclonus, and Scourge, and Astrotrain, and Runabout, and... you get the picture. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] ([[User talk:Chris McFeely|talk]]) 07:25, 2 May 2018 (EDT)
::I'll grant you that for G1, but in TR at least, Trypticon was dead, as evidenced by what happened after Starscream was removed from the body, No one else was home. In G1, Cyclonus, Scourge and Astrotrain were not. In that regard, it's comparable to Primal's Black Convoy situation. [[User:TGB|TGB]] ([[User talk:TGB|talk]]) 09:32, 6 May 2018 (EDT)
:::Speaking as the one who added the Binaltech Black Convoy toy to Primal's toy page in the first place, I only did so once the final Alternity prose story was released, in which Primal was said to have gotten his own brand new body based on that of Binaltech Black Convoy. I did ''not'' add the toy to Primal's toy page when the Binaltech Black Convoy prose story (in which Primal possessed the BT Black Convoy body) was first released, because mere possession of a body, living or dead, by another host does not automatically erase/override the original identity of the body being possessed. Likewise, in the TF cartoon, Trypticon's body is possessed by Starscream, but that doesn't make the identity of the body itself be Starscream. Numerous characters in the cartoon that knew of Starscream's possession of the big guy still referred to him as Trypticon over and over. In fact, we can't even say for sure how far Starcream's possession of Trypticon went, as several times in the show we could hear Starscream groaning and grunting in agony as though he was struggling with some unseen force (perhaps even Trypticon's mind/soul itself, somehow) to maintain control of Trypticon. And most of the time, Trypticon acted more like himself (a raging, animalistic brute) than like Starscream in the cartoon. As the TR cartoon wasn't very well written overall, we can't really take anything from it that was as vague as Starscream possession of Trypticon as concrete enough to draw such definitive conclusions. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 14:01, 6 May 2018 (EDT)

== MP-3 alt mode ==
Mp-3's section says he is meant to turn into as accurate an F-15 Eagle as possible, but it would appear that the figure transforms into an F-15E Strike Eagle. You can see this in the rounded conformal fuel tanks on the side. A regular F-15 looks more like MP-11's alt mode, which is correctly omitting the extra tanks. It should also be noted that F-15Es tend to have darker aircraft camouflage, though I haven't encountered one with a shade that matches the green of this figure. I'm still not entirely sure if this information is correct, which is why I've placed it here instead of outright editing the article. [[User:Loof|That loof guy]] ([[User talk:Loof|talk]]) 08:00, 3 May 2021 (EDT)
:Research it and if you can prove it correct, edit the article an cite the proof.--[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] ([[User talk:MistaTee|talk]]) 02:53, 4 May 2021 (EDT)

== All Left Fists ==
Added a note to the Toys|The Transformers section that some of the 1990 Australian Reissues of Starscream were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists. Sadly mine was one of them - an interesting experience for a 12 year old kid.
[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 03:18, 18 August 2021 (AEDT)

Talk:Starscream (G1)/toys

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Starscream (G1)/toys

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Bowspearer: /* The Transformers */ Packaging error with 1990 Australian reissue added.

{{suite}}[[File:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Next person who says '[[Dull surprise]]' gets a null-ray to the face!"]]
Many toys have been made of [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] '''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]''', enough to warrant this page!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Starscream toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Then]] [[Sunstorm (G1)|about]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|eight]] [[:File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|million]] [[Seeker (body-type)|redecos]] [[E-HOBBY|followed]].]]
*'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/1986/1990)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Starscream's first toy began life as "Jet Robo" from the ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, transforming into a grey, red and blue F-15 Eagle fighter jet. To transform Starscream, one must essentially take most of his plane parts off and transform his body, then reattach most of plane parts on again, along with the addition of two blue fists. If you don't mind being fiddly, though, transformation can certainly be achieved by only removing the fists, weapons and landing gear (which can store in Starscream's cockpit). Owing to the modular nature of his design and the fact that it is impossible to store all the parts in either mode, it can be quite difficult to find an intact original set of this toy.

:Starscream is armed with a pair of missile launchers that mount on his arms in robot mode, and under his wings in jet mode, with a pair of specialized projectiles for each. In jet mode, two short "[[cluster bomb]]" projectiles are fitted into the launchers to make them resemble the drop tanks a real F-15 carries, while in robot mode, they are replaced with the long barrels of Starscream's [[null-ray]]s. The original ''Diaclone'' version of the mold featured spring-loaded firing mechanisms in these launchers; while this feature was removed for the [[Hasbro]] release of the toy, it was left intact for the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version, and all subsequent reissues.

:The ''Diaclone'' version of the Starscream mold featured tailfins with solid tips and solid fists, and both these features carried over to the earliest ''Transformers'' releases. Soon, however, the ''Transformers'' mold was modified to add hollow tips to the fins, and tabs to the insides of the fists to allow them to hold onto his arms tighter, resulting in a visible slit on either side of each one. These altered versions became the standard for all subsequent reissues of the mold. Like all his 1984 brethren, a [[rubsign]] was added to Starscream in 1985.

:The Italian release of Starscream (as "Astrum") by [[GiG]] put him in a generic "Distructor Planes" box, featuring names and tech specs for all three planes in the assortment.

: Starscream's mold was [[redeco]]ed into the concurrently-available [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]. It would later be redecoed again to make [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], and [[retool]]ed into [[Dirge (G1)/toys|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys|Thrust]]. On top of this, given his role as a major Generation 1 character, Starscream himself would be reissued many times down the years, the first being [[Classics (Europe)#Australian exclusives|still in his original packaging in Australia]] in 1990.

{{Note|Some Australian Reissue Starscreams were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists.}}

: Subsequent reissues had more distinctive presentation, and this article strives to list each one under its own header. The long lifespan of his toy actually began in 1986, when Starscream remained part of the assortment for that year despite the departure of nearly every other 1984 toy from store shelves.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-starscream/375/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Starscream at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1984/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Generation 1 Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''
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[[File:G1toy goodbye megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More of a "See ya later", really]]
*'''Good Bye Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1986)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The second release of Starscream's toy came with this Japanese-exclusive two-pack, which saw him packaged alongside [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], in commemoration of the Decepticon leader's passing ([[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|of sorts]]) in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream himself was ''actually'' dead, but where was his "Good Bye Starscream" set, eh?
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{{anchor|Pretender}}
[[File:PretenderStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Shkreli Martin Shkreli] hides the robot inside!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Classic Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': 2-part Pretender shell, helmet, left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings, rifle
:The first new Starscream toy since the original brought the treacherous Air Commander back as a [[Classic Pretender]]. He still transforms into a grey, red and blue F-15 fighter jet, though his vehicle mode now borders on the [[super deformed]]. He is armed with a pair of blue lasers, which become his tail fins in jet mode.

:Starscream's two-piece [[Pretender]] shell resembles a human in a teal, grey and brown space armored suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large blue rifle. When Starscream is inside the shell, his removable grey wings store in holes on the shell's back, while the blue lasers get plugged into the sides of the large rifle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at TFU.info]
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(pretender).jpg Instruction booklet for ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]
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[[File:G1toy legends starscream.jpg|thumb|Pretending he's not evil or spiky.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

:The inner robot of Pretender Starscream was also sold as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] "[[Legends (G1)|Legends]]" figure, sans its shell and the shell's accessories. It was otherwise identical to the Classic Pretender release.
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(legends).jpg Instructions for ''Legends'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]
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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Odd 'Con out]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

:Released exclusively in Japan ''instead'' of the individual Classic Pretender figures, rather than in addition to them, this giftset contained the "Legends" versions of Pretender Starscream and his fellow Classic Pretenders, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Hero Set|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Grimlock]]. This version of Starscream featured a silver face, as opposed to the Hasbro version's black.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] also forewent releasing the individual Classic Pretenders, and instead released their own version of the Hero Set named "Set Commandos". Starscream was given the name "Tornado", which was originally the Italian name of [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.
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[[File:ActionmasterStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loved the gray helmet so much, he used it again.]]
*'''Starscream / Turbo Jet''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Turbo Jet, rifle, 2 missiles

: [[Action Master]] Starscream is a non-transforming action figure based loosely on his cartoon [[character model]], but using a color scheme derived from the Pretender toy. His main accessory is the [[Turbo Jet]], a small personal attack craft that Starscream can set astride like a motorcycle. The Turbo Jet rolls on three small wheels, and can transform into a gun emplacement.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed as [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Action Master Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Action Master Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/action_masters/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Action Master Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''

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[[File:G1toy 2001 starscream reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In a box, no one can hear you 'Scream]]
*'''Starscream''' (Re-issue, 2001)
**''ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first of numerous reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy in the 21st century, this Japanese release of the figure included functional spring-loaded launchers, and was also simultaneously available as three different exclusive redecos, [[#Collector's Edition|listed below]].
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{{anchor|SecretStarscream}}
[[File:Secret Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Songs are made of mystery... and clouds are made of moonbeams... Secret Starscream.]]
*'''Starscream Secret Version''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2001)
**''ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The third exclusive redeco of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy released alongside the 2001 reissues, "Starscream Secret Version" was available through the [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] contest held in conjunction with the first edition of ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' (with a ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' Skywarp figurine as second prize). The figure was limited to only ''five'' pieces, making it one of the rarest officially-released ''Transformers'' toys in the world, and to cap it off, the toy was not actually ''shown'' during the contest, hence its "Secret" moniker. Given its amazingly limited availability, it was not even 100% known ''what the toy looked like'' until a picture of it appeared in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'', showing it as being primarily clear and colorless. Prior to this appearance, it was suggested that both this toy and the ''SCF'' Skywarp were ''not'' officially released, due to the bankruptcy of ''Generations'' publisher [[Keibunsha]]. Whether or not this scenario is accurate is still unknown at this time, as no one has publicly translated the text regarding the figure from ''Generations 2009''.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1219/Collectors+Edition+Japanese/Secret+Starscream.html More information on what is probably Starscream Secret Version at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With my camouflaged wings, I'll appear to be merely a fuselage flying through the sky!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1993)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles, sound/light energy unit

:Starscream's ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' release is a slight [[retool]] of his original toy, armed with new, functional spring-loaded launchers and missiles, and an electronic light-and-sound "energy unit" in the shape of a tank. The electronic box lights up with the press of either button, and emits electronic "machine gun" or "jet engine" noises. In robot mode, the box attaches to Starscream's back; in jet mode, it plugs into his tail-end.

:This version of the mold would have been used to make ''Generation 2'' [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]. The new accessories were also used, in different colors, for ''Generation 2'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]].

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

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[[File:G2toy ATB megs and screamer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from backstabber to backpack and back!]]
*'''Advanced Tactical Bomber Megatron''' (Decepticon, limited test market release)
**''Accessories'': 12 missiles, 2 missiles launchers

: A planned-but-more-or-less-canceled redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#Toys|Dreadwing]], "Advanced Tactical Bomber" [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ATB|Megatron]] would have come with Starscream, a redeco of Dreadwing's partner [[Smokescreen (G2)#Toys|Smokescreen]]. The pair can combine into the "flying wing" Advanced Tactical Bomber, while Starscream can detach to become a smaller solo jet, leaving Megatron to transform into a treaded tank mode. According the Toy Fair 1995 Transformers presentation, the toy's missiles are intended to glow in the dark.

: This toy's deco was modified to make ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'''s [[BB#Toys|BB]] and [[Starscream (BWII)#Toys|Starscream]] out of the same mold-set. Importantly, ''this'' Starscream has light gray plastic rather than ''Beast Wars II'' Starscream's silver plastic, as well as an unpainted gray head with a blue faceplate where ''Beast Wars II'' has a painted-black helmet with silver faceplate, and of course, different stickers between the two. The missiles in the set are also [[retool]]ed with a different, pointier back-end, indicating the launchers' interiors were also retooled; this tooling is however completely different from the retooling done to each individual later use of the mold, meaning ''none'' of the missiles are interchangeable between them.

: This mold was also used to make ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Dreadwind (RID)#Toys|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper#Toys|Smokejumper]], while Starscream's mold was sold separately during the ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' line as [[Smokesniper#Toys|Smokesniper]].

: This figure was only released to test markets in Ohio, USA in very limited quantities. It was never available as a wide release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/issue02/atbmegs.htm ATB Megatron in packaging at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1784/Generation+2/Starscream.html Image gallery of a loose ATB Starscream at Transformers @ The Moon]'
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have no mouth and I must Starscream.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 10 missiles

: Starscream's ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' incarnation is a redeco of the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]], transforming into a large bomber jet based vaguely upon an SR-71 Blackbird. The main feature of the toy is its "carpet bombing" gimmick; each wing contains a drum that holds up to four missiles, which drop out as the drum is rotated. A further two missiles can also store on each wing, and one on each side of his fuselage, but while Skyquake came with enough missiles to fill all these ports, Starscream only comes with ten. The short length of the missiles necessary for this gimmick to function means that Starscream does not come with Skyquake's firing missile launcher, since the missiles are shorter than [[for safety reasons|US safety standards]] allow, although it is incorrectly shown on his packaging. Starscream also lacks Skyquake's [[Megavisor]] gimmick. The figure also features a barely noticeable yet enormous Decepticon symbol on the [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/view/machine-wars/starscream/608/2/25/ top of the plane] rendered in black paint on black plastic.

: Starscream is known to have come with either pale grey missiles, better fitting his new color scheme, or bright green missiles like Skyquake's.

: This mold was later redecoed to make [[King Atlas#Toys|King Atlas]]. The toy [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the [[Starscream drone]]s in ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' and as [[Starscream (MW)|an unnamed character]] in [[2019 IDW continuity]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===''Transtech''===
[[File:Starscream-transtech.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Obscure both by design and by accident]]
*'''Starscream'''

: Starscream would have been made available in the aborted ''[[Transcendent Technomorph|Transtech]]'' series in 2001. Control art and early [[Prototype]] images have surfaced, showing that the toy would have been at the Deluxe scale and featured internal lighting mechanisms that changed color depending on its mode. The toy is clearly a homage to his ''Machine Wars'' body, which at the time of ''Transtech's'' intended release would have been the last form Starscream had inhabited in American markets.

: In 2008, this design would be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] universe's [[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]].

: This design was revived by [[Draxhall Jump]] when they were contracted to create the ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Megamorphs'' line for Toy Biz; Starscream ultimately became the [[Iron Man]] toy.
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|GhostStarscream}}
[[File:GhostStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait a minute. Since when do ghosts have painted metal chests?]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)
**''ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, "Starscream Ghost Version" is an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' redeco of the 2001 Starscream reissue, cast almost entirely in translucent plastics (except for those parts made of die-cast metal) in homage to Starscream's tenure as a ghost in the third season of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]. To make the toy further match Starscream's cartoon appearance, it features a notably lighter shade of blue, and a translucent orange cockpit as opposed to the traditional smoky grey. The toy came in unique monochrome-blue window box packaging featuring [[CGI]] artwork of Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamClear/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Ghost Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who am I again?]]
*'''Starscream Black Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)
**''ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The second ''Collector's Edition'' e-HOBBY-exclusive redeco available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, "Starscream Black Version" sports a color scheme loosely based upon ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine_Wars|Starscream]], despite the only real point of similarity being that they are both black. The toy's [[bio]] makes a rare fictional reference to ''Machine Wars'', describing [[Machine Wars (event)|the events]] of the series in the past tense. The toy shared the window-box packaging of the "Ghost Version" (see above), except its box was monochrome-black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamBlack/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Black Version at TFU.info]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:G1toy commemorative starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's back, with a big boost of confidence.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first reissue of the original Starscream 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 featured functional missile launchers for the first time on a Hasbro version of the toy, but because the launchers now worked, both sets of missiles had to be lengthened [[for safety reasons]]. This didn't work out ''so'' badly with the null-rays, but the cluster bombs just wound up looking ''stupid''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/CSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Commemorative Series Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:TFC09ScreamerHoldingMegs.jpg|thumb|"Megatron...I am '''ever''' your humble and willing servant."]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] fist

:As another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues decided to mix things up by giving the figure a full-scale redeco into [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors. His blue plastic became much lighter, while his cockpit was made bright orange, and even featured new grey paint applications running across it. Several of his stickers were replaced with new, show-accurate paint applications, including new wing-stripes and [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbols on his wings and nosecone (of course, Starscream didn't have one on his nosecone in the cartoon, so it isn't perfect!).

:Starscream's fists were remolded with new circular peg-holes so he could wield his missile launchers in his hands, which also worked in conjunction with a new tab on the fists' undersides to allow him to hold his new accessory: Megatron in gun mode. This miniature Megatron splits into two pieces at the handle, with each half plugging into the new hole and tab added to each of Starscream's fists. Megatron can also plug into Starscream's underside in jet mode, replicating the time the characters linked up in this fashion in the cartoon episode, "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". The set also came with a remolded fist for the original Optimus Prime toy, allowing him to hold the Megatron accessory, and a DVD featuring a trailer for the upcoming Playstation 2 video game ''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]'' and Japanese toy [[commercial]]s for Optimus Prime, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''

===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STFStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will rule all the redecos, Megatron!]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers/cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tailfins

: Standing at only two inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Starscream is a ''very'' small-scale simplification of the original Starscream toy. It retains a surprising amount of the larger toy's functionality and accessories, except its tail fins and wings are combined into single pieces, and his null-rays and landing gear are left out.

:This mold was, of course, redecoed into ''Smallest Transforming'' versions of Skywarp and Thundercracker, and retooled into Thrust.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RobotMastersStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have thighs?]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-12'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile pods

: Starscream's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toy is a re-imagining of the original Generation 1 figure, retaining its basic [[transformation scheme]], but designed to be closer to the animation model, with greater articulation and integrated parts that do not require detachment during transformation. The only pieces that now need to be removed are Starscream's null-ray rifles, which move from his wings to his arms. He has three peg-holes on each arm, allowing the null-rays to be mounted on his shoulders, on his forearms, or in his fists. These holes are also designed to accommodate the generic spring-loaded missile launcher weapon included with ''Robotmasters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|G1 Convoy]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Convoy]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Megatron]].

:Starscream came with two "missile pods" based on weapons Starscream used but once, in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]". These chromed accessories plug into the square holes in Starscream's chest, and feature opening covers that reveal (non-firing) missiles within.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Robotmasters'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/RMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Robotmasters Starscream'' at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Robot Masters black starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay now I feel used. That's much better.]]
*'''Starscream Limited Black Version''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-12'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile pods, Jamming Trident

: Available only via mail-order through ''[[Figure Ō]]'' No. 80, the "Limited Black Version" of Starscream is just that: a straight [[black repaint]] of the Starscream toy, replacing the original toy's blue, red and the grey of his wings with black. He comes with all his original accessories, as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Jamming Trident" [[Solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Wingstun]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/HHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece 2]]
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[[File:MasterpieceStarscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom complained (and rejoiced).]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[September 28]], [[2006]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#Masterpiece|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:The second new mold in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, this highly-detailed version of Starscream is the "odd man out" of the series, eschewing the slavish cartoon-accuracy of the other ''Masterpiece'' figures in favor of creating as accurate an F-15 Eagle alternate mode as possible, with a somewhat more stylized robot mode. The toy features several unobtrusive built-in gimmicks, including ''numerous'' opening panels on his jet mode surface (highlighting the attention this mode received), flip-up panels in his chest that reveal missile racks based on the weapons seen in the Generation 1 episode "Fire on the Mountain", and a rotating face that allows Starscream to switch his expression from stony-faced to sneering. Owners of the toy are given quite a few customization options, as Starscream comes with an extensive sheet of sticker decals, including variously sized Decepticon symbols, and squadron numbers and markings, including one of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]!

:In addition to his built-in features, Starscream comes with several accessories. He is armed with both his traditional null-ray rifles, but his familiar cluster bombs are replaced with a rack of (slightly inaccurate) Sidewinder missiles. He also comes with a clip that mounts under his nosecone, allowing him to hold the Megatron pistol accessory that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime]] in emulation of the way the characters linked up in "S.O.S. Dinobots", and a small figurine of [[Doctor Arkeville]], his partner in crime from several first-season episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, which can fit in his cockpit. Finally, he includes a two-piece, reconfigurable display base that allows the figure to be posed in mid-flight in either jet or robot mode, and can store Starscream's accessories while they are not in use. [[Control drawing|Control art]] for ''Masterpiece'' Starscream which showed the figure wearing his [[Transformer clothing|Crown of Leadership]] (as seen in the coronation scene of the original animated movie) and a pair of otherwise-pointless flip-out notches in the finished toy's shoulders indicated that Takara planned for a set of clip-on coronation gear. Ultimately, it would take ''six years'' before these accessories were finally released.

: ''Masterpiece'' Starscream's creation was overseen by famed Japanese mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]], who was particularly intent on hiding the robot-mode details on the underside of the fighter mode. The first prototype for the figure was essentially an upgraded, more complex version of the original toy, with much more accurate robot and jet modes, but Kawamori's desire to avoid simply making a new version of an old toy saw the figure go through a major redesign into its finished form. Perhaps the most notable change was the repositioning of Starscream's tail-fin structures from his legs to his hips, with the intent of creating the feel of a samurai wearing a pair of swords at his waist (presumably, if somewhat oddly, based on the then-recent ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' cartoons' portrayal of their [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] as a noble swordsman). Even so, Kawamori was still unhappy with the amount of robotic parts visible underneath the plane, but conceded that too many changes would essentially not make the toy look like Starscream in robot mode. In this pursuit of realism, the most visible concession to the design was the abandonment of his traditional color scheme, replaced with an all-over greenish-tinged grey. Given that this color is inaccurate to most real F-15 fighters (whose Gunship Gray coloration is ''much'' closer to Starscream's traditional shade), the question of why it was changed at all is not an unreasonable one. However, there are instances of [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VLv-xwhhag/TZ7hPg5UX-I/AAAAAAAAAXo/UW1469Fm19M/s1600/F-15_three_shipper.jpg F-15 Strike Eagles] that actually utilize this (seldom seen) color scheme.

:This mold was later retooled into the ''Masterpiece'' versions of [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]], and was recolored by Hasbro into a [[#MasterpieceUS|more cartoon-accurate Starscream color scheme]] released under their ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' line as well as redecoed into Hasbro's version of Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Skywarp]] under the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] line. It was also redecoed and retooled to create the eleventh ''Masterpiece'' figure, [[#MP11|Starscream]].

:Though not stated on the package, Starscream is in fact a 1/60 scale F-15. The same scale used by many popular Japanese mecha toys including Kawamori's own ''Macross'' Valkyries. Coincidence?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Masterpiece ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh sure. Make a Transformer from the line that has some of the most complex figures ever cast ENTIRELY out of translucent plastic. Great idea.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' ([[2010]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#MP3G|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:Cast almost entirely in translucent plastic, this "Ghost Version" ''Masterpiece'' figure is yet another callback to Starscream's spectral tenure from the Generation 1 cartoon. When purchased from [[e-HOBBY]], buyers received an [[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.|exclusive comic]] packaged with the figure. Surprisingly, Ghost Starscream comes with the same sticker sheet as the original MP-3 Starscream, only with the numbering designation changed.

:Like Gentei Ghost Starscream, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream is cast in light purple translucent plastic instead of just colorless clear plastic like the G1 Ghost Starscream figure.

:''Extreme'' caution is needed while transforming/posing this toy: Several parts of him (especially the wing connectors) are prone to breakage.

:This figure was also released in [[Australia]], as an [[exclusive]] through [[Toys"R"Us]], in late [[2010]].

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11-Starscream.jpg|thumb|Expect him to crumble into dust after a few transformations and fiddling.|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream'''/'''New Emperor of Destruction Starscream'''<ref>http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/masterpiece/mp11/</ref> ([[March 31]], [[2012]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Crown, pauldrons (left and right), cape, 2 null-rays, hologram pilot figurine

:Following up on the original plan for the ''Masterpiece'' Starscream figure six years after the fact, MP-11 decks Screamer out in his coronation gear from ''The Transformers: The Movie'', including crown, twin shoulder pads, and a sculpted plastic cape (rather than a fabric one). In addition to his new accessories—which also include a new hologram pilot figure in place of Doctor Arkeville—Starscream features some extensive retooling to wind his ''Masterpiece'' design away from Kawamori's original, less Generation 1-accurate look, with most of the robot mode being newly tooled parts, including chunkier legs that now incorporate his tail-fins, [[retool]]ed shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head (with collapsible head fins), new heel spurs that flip out for added support in robot mode, and re-engineered null-rays attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation. Despite the similarity to the original MP-3 prototype, the retooled parts are in fact a whole new design heavily based on the original concept. This new version of the mold was redecoed into [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] and (without the coronation gear) into Hasbro's [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]]. It was later retooled into the [[Seeker (body-type)#Coneheads|Coneheads]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]], although the mold by that point had noticeably [[Mold#Deterioration|deteriorated]], resulting in numerous quality control issues.

:2013 saw a China-only re-release of MP-11 Starscream. While announced as the same as the original, it featured some changes. Chief among them is the head is no longer molded in light gray plastic painted over gloss black and dark metallic gray (for the face) but it's molded in a more cartoon accurate dark gray (for the helmet) and a lighter metallic gray for the face. This release also features the nosecone molded in light gray plastic rather than molded in blue and then painted over light gray. The black tabs on the top of the jet are now the same grey as the rest of the jet. It also included a collector's coin like the original Asian (excluding Japan) release.

:This version was released by Hasbro [[#Masterpiece 2|under ''Generations'' co-branding]].

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3-StarscreamMode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Robots in disguise. ''(The Optimus body does not split in half.)'']]
*'''Convoy''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
:This version of Starscream is created by attaching the included shoulder intakes and alternate Starscream head to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy ver. 3.0]], recreating the scene from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]" (as well as a different shot in [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2|Part 2]]) where an impostor Optimus Prime was portrayed by Starscream.

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Coronation-Starscream-Kit.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
*'''Starscream Ver. 2.0''' ([[June 26]], [[2021]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-52'''
**''Accessories'': 5 alternate faces, Gun mode Megatron, 5 [[Fire Blast effect|effect parts]], 2-part stand base, stand arm, stand cradle, pincer, drill, asteroid fragment

:This new iteration of the ''Masterpiece'' Starscream features more cartoon-accurate proportions compared to previous releases. He can also convert into his Gerwalk-styled "Alternate Transformation" while in Jet mode. Popular toy magazine ''Figure King'' profiled this new cartoon/Anime accurate version in issue #242.

:A ''Hobby Magazine'' issue revealed that his chest was redesigned during the prototype's production, allowing the parts to correctly sit flush.

:For accessories, he comes with 5 alternate faces, various effect parts and, like many other newer ''Masterpiece'' figures, a bunch of accessories referring to determinate appearances of the character in the G1 cartoon, such as Megatron in gun mode (the first time such an accessory has been included with a ''Masterpiece'' Starscream), the drill arm seen in "[[The Core]]" and the pincer he used in "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]" to remove the asteroid fragment from Megatron's arm, alongside said asteroid fragment. He also comes with a 2-piece stand with an adaptable arm, a purple redeco of the one that came with [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot]], plus a specific cradle adapter to attach Starscream in Gerwalk mode to the stand. Numerous cases of hairline cracks have been reported at the wrist joints and tailfin joints.

:Upon the announcement of the second version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]], a competition for Starscream's add-on kit was revealed; giving him his iconic crown and cape from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Those who purchase Starscream, Skywarp, and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] will receive the exclusive kit.

:''Masterpiece'' Starscream Ver. 2.0 was redecoed into the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] [[exclusive]] Thundercracker.

:This is the first Starscream toy [[Licensed_vehicle_alternate_modes|licensed]] by {{w|Boeing}}.
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===''Classics''===
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[[File:ClassicsStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fear my extra-long null-rays!!!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles

: Like the other entries in the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' series, Starscream is a faithful "modernizing" of his original Generation 1 form, updating his original toy with modern standards of toy engineering, transformation, sculpting detail and articulation (not dissimilar in principle from his ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' incarnation, but with less of an adherence to his cartoon [[character model]]). Sharing many design elements with his ''[[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy, Starscream still transforms into an F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an {{w|F-14 Tomcat}} fighter jet. His color scheme is, of course, based on the traditional Starscream palette, but seems to owe its new layout to {{w|File:F-15A first prototype 2.jpg|the original F-15 prototype}}.

:As usual, Starscream is armed with his familiar null-rays, which can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his null-rays (necessary [[for safety reasons]]) restrict his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. Like all ''Classics'' figures, he has a heat-activated rubsign on his left wing. Certain parts of Starscream, like his back panel and tailfin assemblies, are made of unusually rigid gray plastic that is slightly prone to cracking or breaking, and should be handled with care.

: [[Variant#Running changes|Later versions]] of Starscream saw a [[retool]] in the jet intake area, which involved the slope of his shoulders being decreased, and a fifth small rectangle being added to the vertical area. This version of Starscream is the harder to find of the two, but was used as the basis for all subsequent redecos and retools. Despite its age, the mold has been frequently reused for various Seeker characters in the years since its first use, though its last few uses have exhibited visible signs of mold degredation.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, you say the ''Hasbro'' version is the slavishly 'toon-accurate one? Your credibility is on shaky ground, Wiki.]]
*'''Masterpiece Starscream''' (2007, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, display stand

: A [[Walmart]] exclusive, Hasbro's Masterpiece Starscream is an ''extensive'' redeco of the previous year's ''Masterpiece'' figure from Takara, recolored to resemble the character's animation model, down to the orange canopy and the silver nosecone, although the cartoon-accurate silver paint on the nosecone actually covers ''toy''-accurate blue plastic.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/206593-clean-mp-ss-cleanscream-blue-nosecone.html Clean MP SS - Cleanscream(blue nosecone) - tfw2005.com]</ref> In an effort to bring out detail in the sculpt, he has also been given an extensive paint wash to bring out his panel lines. His colors were not the only thing changed, however; the tips of his vertical stabilizers were shortened and rounded, and the plastics used overall have greater resilience to impact and damage than the fragile Japanese release.

:Starscream includes the same accessories as the Takara version of the toy, including a two-piece display stand, null-rays, sidewinder missiles, a small figurine of Doctor Arkeville (which now has the correct skin color), and a clip to hold 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime's Megatron gun while in jet mode. Starscream was finally given the correct tech spec stats he was originally supposed to have back in 1984 for this release, which had been mistakenly given to Skywarp instead.

:Takara got in on the act the following year when they released Hasbro's version of Masterpiece Starscream as a "[[USA Edition]]", adding a Japanese sticker to the Hasbro ''Classics'' packaging. This version of the toy was not without a few changes: the original mold for the tail fins was used, an extra Decepticon symbol was added to Starscream's nosecone (which was present on his original toy, but not his animation model), and his black "scorch mark" [[paint operation]]s were dialed back, and those that remained were switched to a lighter gray.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classics'' Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumHeroesWWStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"How ''dare'' you make ''me'' a redeco! Do you know who I am?!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

:Perversely enough, ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium]]'' Starscream is actually a redeco of ''Titanium'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], instead of the other way around. Based on the Seekers' [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] forms as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic series ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Starscream transforms into Cybertronian "tetrajet", as designed by [[Don Figueroa]]. As a ''Titanium'' figure, Starscream is made in large part from die-cast metal, and comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Titanium'' versions of [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Skywarp]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Titanium Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===''Sports Label''===
[[File:Sports label starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sportscream? Shoescream? So many possible nicknames...]]
*'''Starscream featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:This red and black redeco of the ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]] figure (itself a retool of the ''Sports Label'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Optimus Prime]]) appeared on eBay in mid-2007, identified by the auctioneer as Starscream. More pictures followed from a different source a month later, but after that, this strange little redeco quietly vanished, never released, and never even officially ''acknowledged'' by [[TakaraTomy]]. Was it a [[knockoff|knock-off]], or an abandoned official product? We may never know.

:As a redeco of the one communal mold used for all the ''Sports Label'' toys, Starscream, if that's who he really was, would have transformed into an undersized Nike sneaker with real fabric shoelaces, and would have been armed with a modular two-piece gun that split and stored inside each half of the large sneaker "shell" that made up a big chunk of his alternate mode.
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===''Encore''===
[[File:Encore starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Meet the new box, same as the old box.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''04'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, with its only notable change from past versions being a pale yellow window instead of dark gray, and the inclusion of [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon insignias on its wings and nosecone, rather than stickers (similar to the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' reissue before it but not flipped like the animation and metallic purple and silver instead of glossy purple and white). The sculpted copyright date is still the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He feels much better in the boring ol' stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''ID number:'' '''D-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Starscream is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Starscream, decorated in entirely different colored paint applications to more closely mimic a more detailed version of the original Generation 1 cartoon model. Like all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign that the ''Classics'' counterpart featured, but has two [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] barrels on his missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Henkei Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Henkei ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starscream's transparency; sometimes it isn't just figurative.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: Available only as a mail-away exclusive offered through ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'' Vol 2 that was released in November 2009, this redeco of Starscream is the second in the character's history to pay homage to his time as a ghost in the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon by casting him almost entirely in traslucent colored plastic. Parts of the figure made in softer plastic, like his thighs, remain opaque.

: Starscream Ghost Version uses the altered version of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold that originated with Classics [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and was last seen with [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (down to the 2006 copyright date stamped on it), rather than the modified version first used on ''Universe'' Starscream and the iterations that followed ([[#Universe (2008)|see below]]). He has the date K0409 (11/04/2009) etched into the inside of his leg.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
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[[File:Universe2008-toy LegendsG1Starscream.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|On casual Fridays, Starscream prefers to wear his wings down.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series

: The first ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toy of Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends]] [[Thundercracker (Armada)#LOC|Thundercracker]], transforming into an Su-37 fighter jet.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Classics'' Legends-class [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]] and ''Universe'' [[Silverbolt (G1)#2008Legends|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsUniStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFU08-toy StarscreamDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yep, he's still feelin' good in the stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Series'': Generation 1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

:The second ''Universe'' Starscream toy is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Starscream]], with a considerably lighter gray base color, more vibrant red paint, his face painted in dark gray compared to ''Classics'' Starscream's flat gray plastic color for the face and a deco more faithful to Starscream's original Generation 1 toy, very similar to the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' release.

:Several minor changes were made to the sculpt for this release: his launcher pegs were widened, and the peg-holes for them on his shoulders and wings were modified in order to accommodate them. His air intakes were further modified (on top of the changes made to the mold for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Skywarp]]) so that the bottom-most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center.

:The figure is reported to suffer from heavy quality control issues, most commonly mentioned are the joints and hinges being incredibly weak. As a result, Starscream's wings are difficult to keep in place in robot mode. The elbows, which previously snapped into place when articulated, now slide freely, and the entire hip joint system can be shifted out of alignment.

:This modified version of the mold was used for ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom shall dub thee "Carscream", and complain (and rejoice).]]
*'''Starscream White Pearl''' ([[2010]]-[[May 29|05-29]])
**''ID number:'' '''A-04'''

:The first transformable Starscream toy not to turn into a jet, ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Starscream transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Like the other toys in the line, he features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. This is also currently the only ''Alternity'' mold to feature [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|a fake kibble chest]].

:In car mode, small wings are ''supposed to'' be able to flip out from under Starscream's rear wheels, giving him the appearance of a flying car. Unfortunately, this [[gimmick]] suffers from a rather nasty [[design flaw]]: there is simply not enough clearance under the car for the wheels to be able to pass and hinge through, and attempting to do so will result in the plastic reinforcement struts underneath ''deforming the rims and chipping the tires''. His door panels also tend to detach from their [[ball joint]]s ''very easily''.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used to make the simultaneously released ''Alternity'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]], and later [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] as well.
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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[[File:TF2010-toy StarscreamLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pocket Screamer, now in original and limited edition grey helmet flavors.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2011)

:[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream is a new sculpt based on his Generation 1 jet appearance with many fuselage details borrowed from the [[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece version]]. This is the first Starscream in many years to attempt an entirely new transformation for him, with the arms now forming the rear of the jet and the legs folding under the wings. Amusingly, he has ''two'' cockpits, with the one that is actually part of his jet mode folding ''right behind'' the [[kibble#faux-parts|fake]] one on his chest in robot mode. As part of the "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[subline imprint]], Starscream sports a [[rubsign]].

: Early specimens of the toy released in Asia and at United States retail feature an unpainted gray-plastic helmet, a comparatively rare [[variant]]. This variant is the one featured in the Hasbro [[stock photography]], although the stock photo depicting the figure in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] has the more common black helmet, as this was the only version ever available at European retail.

: The "Reveal the Shield" Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

:This sculpt was also redecoed and retooled to make ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Skywarp]], as well as ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/RTSLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on 2010 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2012)
:*''Accessories:'' Two guns (running change variant only)

:The "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream sculpt in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|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 alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]]. A later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legends|Thundercracker]], with not only the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Thundercracker's gun accessories.
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionStarscreamToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Starscream is a redeco of the Legends Class Starscream toy. This version of the figure is nearly identical to the painted helmet variant of the Hasbro release, except ''the entirety'' of his head is painted black (making it look strange in F-15 mode) and his heat sensitive symbol is replaced with a [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbol on each wing. Like many Japanese "EZ Collection" toys, Starscream was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

:Amusingly, the [[Cross-sell]] on the box depicts the jet mode's painted black patch as completely unpainted.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Go Team Venture!]]
*'''Starscream''' w/Starscream and Pilot Kreon (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Pieces'': '''316'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, Pilot
**''Accessories'': Seeker arm rifle x2

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets, Starscream can be built in either robot or red, white, and blue G1-inspired fighter jet. Although the head is based on G1 Starscream, the body's design, especially the broad body, is similar to [[Starscream (Movie)|movie Starscream]]. The set comes with a ''very'' Generation-1-inspired Starscream [[Kreon]], as well as a [[human]] [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]].

:The Starscream Kreon's helmet has been reused by a metric buttload of other Kreons. (That's 1.1 American buttloads.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Better than the original [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6089'''
**''Pieces'': '''36'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large gun, Seeker arm rifle x2, "Megatron" pistol, large wing pack, curved blade

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Starscream 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, based on the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Starscream toy]]. His "normal" helmet and arm-rifles 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 hand-cannon, a "Megatron" pistol, a buildable wing-pack, an a curved energon blade.

: The cross-sell advertisement from the back of the packaging features a bizarre error: Soundwave is labeled as Starscream.

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Frenemies (with Megatron)
**''Accessories'': Megatron pistol

: This version of Starscream has ''even more'' detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions. He is still white instead of gray though, despite the set's overall theme of being ''very'' 80's-based.

: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/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Class of 1984 Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Voted "Most likely not to be redecoed/retooled [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|into]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Kre-O|rest]] [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|of]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Slipstream (Animated)#Kre-O|additional]] [[Sunstorm (G1)#Kre-O|seekers]]".]]
* '''Starscream''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0717'''
**''Pieces'': '''75'''

:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Starscream transforms from a fighter jet into a robot and back without removing any parts! Like all of the Battle Changers, Starscream uses the new hip piece using larger balljoints, as previously used by the Galvatron Kreon from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" set.

:Like his wavemates, he was initially only available in selected Asian countries and Canada. However, the series eventually filtered into the US via "discount" stores like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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*'''Kreon Warriors''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
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===''EZ Collection Gum''===
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[[File:Ez-collection-gum-starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection Gum, 2012)
**''Release Date: 2012-[[July 30|07-30]]
**''ID Number'': '''5'''

:Part of the new [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|EZ Collection Gum]] made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., This Starscream is a metallic redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Transformers (2010) Legends Class]] toy. While all of his plastic is painted with metallic colors, the paint applications are identical to the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Chronicle toy]]. As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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===''Generations''===
====''Fall of Cybertron''====
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[[File:Generationstoy-FOCStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / #010'''
**''TakaraTomy number:'' '''TG09'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 assault cannons
{{note|This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Starscream in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics.}}

: Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]] transforms into a Cybertronian jet fighter. He comes with two spinning, triple-barreled "assault cannons" which can combine to form a larger hand-held weapon that is geared to spin its two triple-barrels together, and resembles the [[Neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron''. Each of the weapon halves features two [[5 mm post]]s, as well as a peg-hole on their hollow sides, while the combined form features another peg-hole at the top, but makes the peg-holes on the hollow sides inaccessible. Starscream features numerous 5mm peg-holes, such as his hands, forearms, lower legs, and wing undersides.

: In an undocumented feature, Starscream's tail-fin is attached via a 5 mm post on its underside, and can be detached to reveal three additional peg-holes, with two of these peg-holes being just the right distance to accommodate the two pegs found on the underside of the combined assault cannons/rifle, with the tail-fin pegging on the rifle's top peg-hole. This allows the weapon to mount on top of the vehicle mode, and store on his back in robot mode.

: He was later redecoed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] and ''Thrilling 30'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsStarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.83|Doctor Arkeville was traded for someone more used to abuse.]]
*'''Starscream & Waspinator''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons

:Part of the fourth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Starscream is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Based on a [[Guido Guidi]] [[Seeker (body-type)|seeker]] concept for the [[The Transformers (IDW)|first IDW ongoing series]], Starscream transforms from a hybrid F-15/F-22 style jet. He features a fold out front landing gear, [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands, and back/roof, and has [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] upper arm ports. He comes with two removable null-rays that have both 5 mm and 3 mm pegs.

: Alluding to the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Possession]]", Starscream is partnered with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]], who can transform into a wasp, a robot with 3 mm-compatible hands, and a gun with 5mm handle. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

: This figure was redecoed into ''Thrilling 30'' [[Acid Storm (G1)#Generations|Acid Storm]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Thundercracker]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Legends Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TTGenerationsTG28StarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron & Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2013-[[December 28|12-28]])
**''ID number:'' '''TG28'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons

:Part of the twelfth wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, the [[TakaraTomy]] release of Legends Class Starscream is a [[redeco]] with a number of minor differences in color, most notably a gray nosecone, null-ray cannons and tailfins. He also features different wing stripes and his torso is coated in metallic red and silver paint. Starscream and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TG28|Waspinator]] were only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TG28|Megatron]] and [[Chop Shop (G1)#TG28|Chop Shop]].

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[[File:Generations armada starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Armada Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #011'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles
{{note|This toy was repurposed as a body for the [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|IDW 2005 incarnation]] of Starscream.}}

:Part of the eighth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "[[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|Armada Starscream]]" is a modern update of the original ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Armada|Starscream]] figure. He comes with two "Energon Swords" which he holds via 5 mm post, and can fold up and store on his wings. He has numerous [[Powerlinx]] plugs on his forearms and turbines. Additionally, his turbines can each fire a missile in either mode via pressure-launch, and can be positioned in robot mode to either face forward or lay flat on his back.

:While his [[bio]] paints this toy as ''Armada'' Starscream, the included comic by [[IDW Publishing]] repurposes this toy as a new body for Generation 1 Starscream in their ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic book series, debuting it in the [[Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|issue]] the figure comes packaged with.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenArmadaStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Armada Starscream at TFU.info]''
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====''Platinum Edition''====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Supreme-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Who disrupts my coronation!?"]]
*'''Supreme Starscream''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Missile, "Crown of Leadership", Decepticon Cybertron Cyber Key, Gold Earth Cyber Planet Key

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Supreme Starscream" is a redeco of [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Supreme|''Cybertron'' Supreme Class Starscream]] in Generation 1-inspired colors. He retains all the gimmicks from the previous toy. Batteries for activating the gimmick are not included.

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====''Combiner Wars''====
[[File:CWLeaderStarscream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I'll come help you, so long as you don't steal my crown.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, 2 arm cannons, 2 leg cannons, 2 "Seeker guns", crown

:Starscream is a redeco of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Leader Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Thundercracker]], itself a retool of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]. He transforms from a robot into a jet fighter, and includes a missile launcher and four limb-mounted weapons, two guns based on the traditional Seeker arm rifles, and the infamous crown based on the equally infamous coronation scene from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which fits around his head. He also features a faux cockpit.

:Starscream does not include the original Jetfire mold's "Turbo Thruster" booster pack accessory, but is still compatible with it.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]].
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====''Cyber Series''====
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Was late to work and grabbed Skywarp's pants by mistake.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 null-ray rifles

:As one of seven toys in the [[Transformers: Generations#Cyber Battalion Series|Cyber Battalion]] series, Cyber Series Starscream is a Voyager-sized figure intended to be sold at a cheaper price point. Starscream features a transformation similar to his ''Generations'' Legends Class counterpart. Undocumented in the instructions and as shown in the packaging art, Starscream's rifles can be attached underneath his wings and his robot mode arms.

:Unfortunately, the figure 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. In 2016, the Cyber Battalion Starscream figure (along with ''Cyber Battalion'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee) saw release in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and finally ended up being turned into a Walgreens exclusive.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|''Cyber Series'' Jetfire]].

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====''Masterpiece''====
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece]]
[[File:Hasbro_MP_Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the award for the worst posed and badly transformed ''Masterpiece'' photo goes to...]]
*'''Starscream''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-07'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, hologram pilot figurine, two-piece display stand, gun clip

:The Hasbro version of [[#MP11|MP-11]] differs from the Takara release in a toy-accurate blue nose cone, borders around the Decepticon logo, a slightly different grey plastic, the tabs of the top of the jet are in grey (like the second release of MP-11) and is missing the coronation gear. However, he does come with the stand from previous Masterpiece Seekers and two racks of missiles that can peg onto the bottom of his wings in place of the null-rays. Neither the box nor the instructions mention this, but he comes with the gray clip that can hold the Megatron gun that came with other ''Masterpiece'' figures, such as MP-1 Optimus Prime or MP-13 Soundwave. Official images, including the box art, shows the top of the wings mis-transformed in robot mode.

:Despite still using the numbering system of Hasbro's ''Masterpiece'' line begun in 2013, Starscream was [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line. He was available exclusively at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Australia, and Canada.
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====''Alt-Modes''====
[[File:Alt-Modes Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's the face of a bot that regrets everything.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Starscream is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all four cases of the toyline.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Acid Storm]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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====''Power of the Primes''====
[[File:TF-POTP-Starscream-Combiner.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|The fun part is spending too much money on Unite Warriors 'Screams so that you can have an all-Starscream combiner.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[2018]]-[[July 28|07-28]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two null-rays, 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Seeker Enigma]]
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|left|Arise, THICC-Scream.]]

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Starscream transforms from a robot that utilizes the [[Evergreen]]-styled design into a fighter jet. He also features some markings on his jet mode: an Autobot kill count on the right side of the cockpit, and a Decepticon symbol with the number "D-22" (a reference to Starscream's Japanese ID number). Starscream can also form the torso of [[Starscream Combiner|an unnamed combiner]] using any selection of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figures as limbs. His instructions and [[TakaraTomy]] stock photos depict him with the ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures from Wave 1. He also includes Prime Armor that can hold a [[Prime Master]] (and by extension, a [[Titan Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can turn into feet for said unnamed combiner. The silhouette of Starscream's torso mode appears to homage the robot mode of another [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Starscream includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Seeker Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to Starscream via the previously mentioned Prime Armor or the combined mode chest, which can also facilitate the other previously mentioned objects.

:There are several reports of the peg that connects the wings often refusing to connect well. In 2018, a running change was made in the re-release of the toy: the peg that connects between the wings and the robot back has been retooled to connect firmly. The only way to identify this running change is the code "73101" stamped onto the box.

:Starscream was later retooled into [[Elita One (G1)#Generations|Elita-1]].
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====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Rise of the Flyangles.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S24'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[April 27]], 2019'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''NULLRAY'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Starscream transforms from a heavily G1-inspired robot into a Cybertronian 'tetrajet' based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers']] appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", although the jet mode has <s>the robot-mode legs</s> pretty much his ''entire robot body'' sticking out from the undercarriage. He includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers," which can mount on his upper arms or under the wings in jet mode (or in any other 5 mm port, really). As part of the ''Siege'' [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], Starscream has 5 mm ports on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (vehicle-mode thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his null-rays can accommodate effects parts (sold separately). Similar to his wavemate [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], Starscream is absolutely ''slathered'' in battle damage paint — it's heavily present on his legs, chest, forearms, and the ''entirety'' of his jet form.

:Like the rest of ''Siege'', his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and especially waist articulation being notable articulation points for a Starscream toy. As an interesting design addition, he also has spring-loaded panels in his lower legs to avoid hollow gaps when viewed from the back. As a rather heavy shellformer, Starscream can easily be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet via a single friction hinge.

:Speaking of friction hinges, the initial release of Starscream suffers from a production flaw: his robot-mode chest easily pops off during transformation as a result of a late design change that removed a pin from the chest without adjusting plastic tolerances. Said initial releases also use the live-action "angry eyes" design for his Decepticon insignia. One or both errors were corrected for later wave shipments; both were fixed by the time the figure shipped again with Voyager Class [[Springer (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Springer]]. While the pin wasn't added back in, the plastic used for the grey strut the chest piece attaches to uses a stiffer plastic that is less likely to cause it to pop off.

:Amusingly, the panel on his instruction sheet that demonstrates where to attach C.O.M.B.A.T. weapons depicts him mistransformed, with his left forearm opened along the transformation hinge. He is also slightly mistransformed in-package, with his arms rather adorably left unextended and the panel behind the head not being locked in place between the shoulder pylons.

:The original figure eventually became a notorious shelfwarmer, due to him being reissued in the third wave and coincidentally around the time that the ''Earthrise'' figure was revealed at NYCC 2019.
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Voyager-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, I'm not the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|other guy.]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E9'''
**''TakaraTomy ID Number:'' '''ER-05'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' '''[[June 27]], 2020'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray]]s

:Released as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Voyager Class lineup, this version of Starscream is a cartoon-accurate mold. He transforms into an F-15 jet based on his traditional alternate mode and features a pair of G1-accurate null-rays. His design and transformation scheme is heavily based on his [[#Classics|2006 ''Classics'' figure]] while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles, a more expressive ball-jointed head, and hinges that allow the wings to fold backwards in robot mode. However, due to this, his torso is very hollow at the sides and his intended waist articulation was dropped due to the physical space required for transformation.

:The stock renders have some minor differences from the prototype seen at New York Comic Con. The renders depict the section of his chest that covers part of his cockpit as being unpainted red, while the prototype has it painted a more animation-accurate white, also present on renders featuring [[Smashdown]], and ''four'' null-rays on his Jet mode, with two of them attached at the turbines of his chest, which is impossible to do on the toy. The render also depicts his shoulder joints as being molded in blue and knee joints in white, whereas the prototype has their colors swapped.

:At least ''one'' copy features a factory misassembled figure with a newly tooled head sculpt<ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/alternate-head-for-earthrise-starscream.1190272/</ref> (with his expression being based on him being disintegrated by Galvatron in ''The Transformers: The Movie'') which was meant for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]].

:There have been reports of some units suffering from a cracked waist panel due to the left tab not being pushed in far enough during assembly. The unpaintable gray parts, such as the elbows and tailfins, are somewhat prone to [[photodegradation|photodegrading]] in-package. Moreover, the over reliance of red paint for his torso and black paint for his head means that he is extremely prone to chipping.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Starscream's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read markings on the map. Unusually for a larger Earthrise toy, Starscream's piece of the map does not contain the labeled location of a named planet; however it does include an unlabeled image of the planet [[Jupiter]], slightly obscured by another smaller sphere. It also shows a sliver of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], one of several planets too big for one map piece.

:As per the norm, Starscream was later redecoed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]] (with the alternate head) and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thundercracker]] (with the neutral-faced head). The mold would later be further retooled into the [[Conehead]]s [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ramjet]], [[Dirge (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dirge]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thrust]] and then differently retooled into [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]].
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====''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure is discontinued! Now I'm the new leader of all Legends toys!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Core Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K12'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[July 31]], 2021'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray|Null Ray]]s

:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class Starscream is a roughly Legends-sized toy that can interact with Titan Class figures, although its product description states that it is designed to pose with larger Starscream toys. The mold's sculpting is heavily inspired by its larger ''Earthrise'' counterpart, though featuring a gray pelvis instead of a red one, and having the underside of Starscream's wings facing forward. Starscream comes with his signature weapons—a pair of null-rays, which can either be plugged into his arms or held as handguns.
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====''Premium Finish''====
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-siege-Starscream.jpg|thumb|350px|I'm so popular that even [[Netflix|these guys]] love me...]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[January 29]], [[2022]])
**''ID number'': '''PF WFC-04'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-04'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
:As part of the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Starscream is a detailed redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|''Siege'']] mold, featuring more paint applications that represent his appearance in [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege'']] and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold.
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====''Studio Series''====
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-12-Leader-Coronation-Starscream.jpg|400px|thumb]]
*'''Coronation Starscream''' (Leader Class, [[2022]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-12'''
**''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, cape, crown, throne, "All Hail Starscream" backdrop

:Part of the 8th wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class toys, "Coronation Starscream" is a retool of the ''Earthrise'' Starscream [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|above]], with newly-molded poseable hands and null-rays, the coronation gear from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' [[:File:Mtmte1 megatron throne.jpg|throne]] from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]." The toy lacks the paint applications on his tail fins, the middle ring on his cockpit, and adds additional grey squares to his jet mode for [[:File:TFTM Starscream Jet.jpg|closer accuracy]] to the movie.

:The cape is sculpted plastic that is hinged to flair out like the [[#MP11|''Masterpiece'' MP-11 toy]] above and has a C.O.M.B.A.T. System-style 5 mm post, allowing [[:File:BlasterG2.jpg|anyone compatible]] to have a lavender cape. The shoulder pads feature flip-down panels with a 5 mm port to attach the differently-molded null-rays, designed to fit with the new armor pieces. The throne features storage on the back for all the accessories, including multiple 5 mm ports.

:First revealed on the [[August 13]]th, 2021 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]], the toy is the first to show off the Leader Class window-less packaging, starting in 2022, which allows for expanded [[package art]]. Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a display backdrop. Starscream's backdrop depicts his ill-fated coronation at the [[Hall of Heroes]].
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 B002 Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transform and <s>Rise Up</s> Roll Out]]
*'''Starscream''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''640'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''710'''
***''Sword strength'': '''240'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Starscream is a teeny little fighter jet very very vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]] with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his nosecone is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His head is very much like his classic Generation 1 design.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Thundercracker (G1)#Bot Shots|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Bot Shots|Acid Storm]], [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]].

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[[File:Bot Shots Launcher Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''230'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''590'''
***''Sword strength'': '''800'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' launchers, Starscream is redecoed in grey. He comes with a launcher modeled after a jet, which is named the ''Harbinger'' in his online bio. The launcher can attach to him like a trailer, or open up into a base mode. Like all the Base-launchers, the weapon on top of it is an homage to a different version of the character it came with. In Starscream's case, it has a gun resembling G1 Starscream's null-Ray laser gun.

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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You've denied us [[Red Wing]] yet again, Hasbro!]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''454'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''386'''
***''Sword strength'': '''779'''

:A redeco of the original Starscream mold in red and black, this version of Starscream was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].

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[[File:BotShotsCancelled StarscreamLauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do cancelled Starscream toys become ghosts too?]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL005'''
**''Acessories'': '''Target'''
***''Fist strength'': ??
***''Blaster strength'': ??
***''Sword strength'': '''456'''

: Part of the third wave of Series 2 launchers, Starscream was to be a redeco of the [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#SuperBot|Super Bot Skywarp]], itself a new mold, transforming into a futuristic forward-swept wing fighter jet with two blasters at the front. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode would cause him to flip up when autotransforming. He would be packaged with a launcher and a target. Like many of the Bot Shots from the second year, however, he was cancelled before release.
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===''United''===
[[File:United Starscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fifth time's the charm.]]
*'''Seekers: Aces''' (2012-[[December 21|12-21]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Starscream is a fifth redeco of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, and the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]].
: This version of Starscream is heavily based on his cartoon appearance. He features a light gray (lighter than the Henkei! Henkei! figure), shiny metallic blue paint on most of his blue plastic, an amber cockpit, and shiny metallic red paint on his torso. The [[paint operation]]s found on the Henkei! Henkei! release were shuffled around for the sake of cartoon accuracy.
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Construct-Bots_Starscream_Stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of the few Starscreams you'll partly feel sorry for.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''40'''
: Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Scouts, Starscream can transform into a jet. He has a paint error on his head, with his eyes colored blue instead of red. Also, only the left 1/3 of his helmet painted its proper black, with the rest being left in unpainted gray. Rarely 2/3 of it is black, and if you're lucky, the whole head might be black! Hallelujah!

:The box depicts him with Thundercracker's head, for some odd reason.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They painted my helmet right, but what about my eyes? (''Arsenal Pack'' version pictured'')]]
*'''Arsenal Pack Starscream''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''47'''
: Part of the first wave of Construct-Bots Arsenal Pack Scouts, this toy is an update to the original Construct-Bot Starscream that includes 7 new pieces that can be used as weapons.
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===''Hero Mashers''===
[[File:HM-toy Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Action Figure, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Wing-pack

: Part of the first wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Starscream 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.

:Rather than coming with a (nominally) hand-held weapon accessory, Starscream comes with a wing-pack. Of course, being a ''Hero Mashers'' piece, it can be attached anywhere, including being hand-held, and the wings have multiple gun barrels on them, so have a blast.

: His right forearm was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Skywarp]]'s arm in the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Battle Upgrade Megatron]] set.

:Starscream's torso sculpt is noticeably similar to that of the [[Titan Heroes|Titan Guardian]] Starscream released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in [[2013]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/HMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===''EZ Collection''===
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[[File:EZ-Collection-EG-07-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG07'''

:This individual release of ''EZ Collection'' Starscream is a redeco of the [[#Transformers .282010.29|2010 ''Transformers'' Legends Class Starscream]] toy, and it features light blue paint applications replacing the original dark blue's. However, unlike the ''Chronicle'' toy and the vehicle stock photo, his head/cockpit is painted half black, which makes it slightly less glaring in jet mode. Stock photos also depict him having a greener shade of metallic blue.
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
[[File:TF-2014-Legion-Class-Starscream.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Blasters not included. No, seriously, they're not.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legion Class, 2014/2017)

: Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, this time as an odd mish-mash of prior releases. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs, while the deco is nigh-identical the ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' release, with the fully-black hemlet making for a weird-looking jet-mode nosecone. The toy also now sports a large "CE" mark on the inside of one of the tailfins and number on the inner right leg, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. A later [[variant]] replaced the purple Decepticon insignia with black versions.

: Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Starscream/Waspinator two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Starscream's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|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 null-rays that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the weapons.

:Legion Class Starscream has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. The later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. This figure was re-released in 2017 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 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Optimus Prime]], 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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===''Cloud''===
[[File:Takaratomy-cloud-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Transforms from robot, to Arwing, to Landmaster and back! (Acid trip background not included).]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[August 28]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''TFC-D02'''
**''Accessories:'' Two "Null-Beam Cannons", missile

: Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class [[Doubledealer#Generations|Doubledealer]], itself a redeco/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line. Starscream transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded "Vertex Cannon" that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in jet mode. He lacks Doubledealer's blaster and sword accessories, but instead comes with two of [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Starscream]]'s [[null-ray]] cannons that can plug into the [[5 mm post]]s on his shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings. Unfortunately, his shoulders suffer from the same [[design flaw]] Blitzwing and Doubledealer suffered from. Starscream was sold exclusively through [[e-HOBBY]].
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===Bearbrick===
[[File:Bearbrick Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It's me, [[Mickey Mouse]]!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (2014)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Starscream is a [[retool]] of the Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] mold with a new chest and head, transforming 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.

: The chest used for this mold was also used to make the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]].
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-29'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Starscream transforms from a [[super deformed]] F-15 to a cute chubby little robot.

:This mold was also used, with slightly retooled facial expressions, for ''Q-Transformers'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]], and given a whole new head for [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Jetfire]].

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*'''Decepticons 3-Figure Set''' (2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-03'''

:During the second ''Q-Transformers'' series, the Starscream toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]]. He is identical to the original ''Q-Transformers'' toy.

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[[File:QTransformers ClearStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Clear Starscream''' ([[January 30]], 2016)

:Clear Starscream is a clear plastic redeco of the original ''Q-Transformers'' mold given away at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores with purchases of 5 or more ''Q-Transformers'' toys, and was limited to 3000 pieces. In the announcement for the toy, Starscream himself points out its resemblance to the "ghost mode" he's always getting toys of.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TFCC-G2-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Light and Sound Power Pack not included.]]
*'''G2 Starscream''' (TFSS 3.0, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles
:This ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "G2 Starscream" toy is a redeco of ''Classics'' Starscream in his [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' colors]]. It is part of the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 3.0 (2015)|Figure Subscription Service 3.0]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TFSSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on G2 Starscream on TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
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[[File:UW-toy StarscreamGhost.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So if he gets shot in limb mode, does the combiner get phantom pain?]]
*'''Grand Galvatron''' (Multi-pack, [[April 30]] [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-06'''
**''Accessories'': Double-barreled blaster, hand/foot/gun

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' "Ghost Starscream" is a new-head [[retool]]ing of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations|Skydive]], transforming into a made-up fighter jet that looks like a cross between an F-16 and an F-18. Like so many other "ghost" Starscream figures, he is cast almost completely in translucent plastics.

: As a Deluxe-sized ''Unite Warriors'' figure, he can form the leg or arm of any ''Combiner Wars''-style Combiner or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, but is normally associated with [[Grand Galvatron#Toys|Grand Galvatron]]. As such, his large (non-firing) double-missile-launcher accessory can convert into either a hand or foot for combiner forms.

: He was sold in an [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive giftset of Grand Galvatron along with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Tactician Cyclonus]], [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors|Zombie War Breakdown]], and [[Roller (G1)#UW06|Wandering Roller]].

:This tooling of the mold was also used to make ''Combiner Wars'' [[Starscream (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Starscream]] and served as the model for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Thundercracker (SG)#Timelines|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (SG)#Timelines|Skywarp]] in "[[Epilogue Two]]".
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===''Legends''===
[[File:LG57-GhostStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm still '''[[Starscream (Animated)|ahead]]''' of the game Megatron!]]
*'''Octone (Octane)''' ([[December 30]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG57'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ghost Starscream is a semi transparent redeco/retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Titan Master [[Nightbeat (G1)#Titans Return|Nightbeat]], featuring a new faceplate. His Headmaster form is designed to invoke the look of his ghost form. He comes as an accessory with Octone, homaging "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" with the aforementioned transparency. The stock photography shows that, in order to differentiate him in control of the body from Octone, the shoulder and head pylons should both be moved up instead of leaving them down. This might be an attempt to replicate Starscream's iconic shoulder pylons and head embellishments.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authentics 5inch Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He doesn't really "transform" so much as "take a nap".]]
*'''Decepticon Starscream''' (2017)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays

:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Decepticon Starscream" is a new mold the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy, and changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based jet in just six steps. He comes with two null-rays that can attach to his arms or under his wings. His transformation is nigh-identical to his ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' toy, with a few minor changes; his null-rays can now peg to his wings, his face is hidden in jet mode, and the nosecone no longer flips back when forming his chest.

:Amusingly, the Decepticon symbol on his chest is ''ridiculously'' tiny, to the point where it's little more than a purple triangle.

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*'''Starscream''' (Titan Changer, 2020)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays

:Released in the second wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changers, Starscream transforms from a long, flat robot into a long, flat jet. He comes with two null-rays that can either be pegged onto his upper arms, in his fists, or under his jet mode wings.
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===''Golden Lagoon''===
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Army-building|Buy him again for ''Golden Lagoon'' Skywarp and Thundercracker.]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (October 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-02'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun

:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Starscream is a gold and gold chrome redeco of ''Unite Warriors'' Starscream in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. In exchange for the gun/fist/foot accessory of his original release, Starscream comes with the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Prime Armor that originally came with [[Dreadwind (G1)#Generations|Dreadwind]]. The Prime Armor has a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (or [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can transform into a hand for a Combiner. He also comes with a piece that can fill the gap in the chest armor or be held by Starscream as a gun. He was released by [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and in [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores as part of TakaraTomy's celebration of the brand's 35th anniversary. In 2019, he also saw an official release in Australia, where he was available from Mr Toys Toyworld.

:This toy also appeared in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]'' as a member of the [[Golden Age (Generations)|Golden Age]], who may or may not be named "Starscream", while the combiner hand/Prime Armor was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Matrix Gauntlet]] used by [[Optimus Prime (Universe)|Yellow Splendid Convoy]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:TF-Walmart-exclusive-G1-Starscream-reissue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"[[Toys"R"Us]] has fallen, WalMart is the new leader!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron

:The original Starscream toy was reissued as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in 2018, under the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' label, using the version of the mold from [[#The Transformers Collection|''The Transformers Collection'' release]], complete with a Megatron gun. However, he still retains the elongated null-rays and cluster bombs from the [[#Commemorative Series|''Commemorative Series'' release]]. His eyes have also been painted gold rather than using the old terrible [[sticker]] across the bridge of his nose. His [[rubsign]] is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.
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==Notes==
[[File:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
* During the development of the [[Conehead]]s, [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]] was initially planned as new wing tooling attached to an unchanged Starscream body. This [[prototype]] plan lasted long enough to receive [[package art]], which was published decades later in ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]''.
* In the 1990s, Hasbro evidently had more redeco plans for Starscream (and the paired [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]]) that fell through:
** A hand-painted mock-up and accompanying artwork for a proposed Generation 2-era redeco of Starscream appeared in auctions on eBay, amongst similar items put up for sale from the collection of a former Hasbro employee. Eventually, this black redeco of Starscream was revealed to have been labeled by Hasbro as "[[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]". Said redeco was probably planned for release alongside the Ramjet redeco named "[[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]".
** Another unproduced redeco of Starscream for the ''Generation 2'' line was found in 2007, in an auction on eBay. It is known to the fandom as "Jungle Attack Starscream" (as seen to the right). It is unclear if it was intended to actually be another Starscream toy; it may have been paired for release with "[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Notes|Cloud Camo Ramjet]]", who was discovered at a similar level of "completion".
* During early planning for ''Beast Wars'', Hasbro conceived [[McDonald's]] toys of vehicular [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]]s, including one of Starscream as a jet.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/ ]</ref> This toy concept may have been a parallel idea to the unreleased ''Generation 2'' [[jet Auto Roller]] ultimately used in Japan as ''Beast Wars II'' [[Autojetter#Toys|Autojetter]].
* Aside from Starscream's ''Unite Warriors'' Deluxe Class toy (as the alternate head of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]]) and his ''Power of the Primes'' Voyager Class toy (as his own body tooling), Hasbro also designed an unused combining body for Starscream as the "pretooled" alternate head of ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager Class [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Cyclonus]].
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==References==
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Talk:Classics (Europe)

2021-08-17T17:11:21Z

Bowspearer: Adding documentation for multiple edits to this page

== "Australian exclusives" ==

I think I read somewhere that they came from the same production run as the [[Generation 1 (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toys]], just without the Chinese sticker.--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 12:35, 8 January 2011 (EST)

If we include these australian releases should we not include the european releases not in gold packaging in these years as well? Stuff like the greener Gig Devastator giftset with chinese copyrights and many other such as the dinobots come to mind?
[[User:Argus|Argus]] ([[User talk:Argus|talk]]) 06:14, 4 May 2015 (EDT)

As an Australian who bought many of these releases, I can tell you that your information is a mix of incomplete and inaccurate. Firstly, you're absolutely correct that Soundwave & Buzz-saw, Starscream (fun story - mine came with 2 left fists as a QC error), Cyclonus & Ramjet were released in G1 style original packaging. However you've omitted that Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Seaspray and Hubcap were also given this treatment.

You're also dead wrong about Blaster's packaging. I can tell you firsthand that Blaster absolutely was released in the "Classic" style gold packaging. He showed up in what had then become my local Toyworld (Toyworld Hornsby), located in the former Westfield Hornsby (not to be confused with the rebuilt Westfield Hornsby, which merged with adjacent shopping centre, Northgate at the turn of the millenia) at the same time as the Triple Changers hit the shelves there.

This wasn't simply a single sighting either, it was multiple sightings over multiple weeks, while the one Blaster they had in store shelf-warmed and I would repeatedly eye it off, only to choose to pass on it.

I'll add that while I never saw the Chinese Style G1 packaging reissues in Toyworld Hornsby at the time, I did see them in Playscene, which was my other local toy store, which at the time was located in Northgate. While I saw and wound up buying all the Chinese-style G1 reissues stocked in Playscene (Soundwave & Buzz-saw, the aforementioned 3 jets and aforementioned 4 minicars), at no point did I ever spot Blaster in there in Chinese style G1 packaging. I'll add that stock levels of the Chinese Style G1 reissues were plentiful enough at the time, that they had stock of all of them for weeks on end.

I'll leave it upto you as to whether you make these edits, but I can say that on this one, my memory is rock solid. [[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 02:33, 1 February 2021 (AEDT)

I'm making the changes, because the information here should be accurate. I've listed Blaster as simply being "Classic Blaster", because I don't remember what the function they listed him on the box was, simply that he was in gold packaging, sitting on the same shelf as the the Triple Changers and Dinobots at Toyworld Hornsby. However because of this, I've also been able to accurately place the date for Blaster at 1991, rather than 1990 which it had been previously listed as. I'll be editing Blaster's Toy page entry as well to reflect this, as well as editing the toy pages of Bumblebee, Hubcap, Seaspray and Beachcomber accordingly as well. I also added the fun fact that some Starscreams, like mine, were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists.
[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 03:10, 18 August 2021 (AEDT)

Classics (Europe)

2021-08-17T17:09:09Z

Bowspearer: /* Autobots */ See discussion page for documentation

{{disambig3|Classics}}
'''Classics''' is a ''Transformers'' toyline from the later days of ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''.

[[File:EuroClassicsOnslaughtBattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Europe is a strange place.]]

In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], and [[Europe]] saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Scandinavian, Dutch, and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsign]]s, even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. Most of the 1991 toys featured rubsign indents, but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture.

It has been suggested that the toys produced for this line originate from the same production run and facilities as the [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese Generation 1 line]].

==Releases==
===1990===
====Autobots====
'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Sunstreaker]]
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Wheeljack]]
:[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ironhide]]
:[[Inferno (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Inferno]]
:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Jazz]]
:[[Prowl (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Prowl]]

{{note|Oddly enough, "Classic" Prowl was available with stickers sporting the name "[[Diaclone]]", unlike all previous or subsequent versions of the toy available as part of a Transformers line. His crest is also painted and not stickered like the G1 release.}}
'''Classic [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]'''

:[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Silverbolt]]
:[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#1990Classic|Skydive]]
:[[Air Raid (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Air Raid]]
:[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Fireflight]]
:[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Slingshot]]

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''

:[[Motormaster (G1)#1990Classic|Motormaster]]
:[[Drag Strip (G1)#1990Classic|Drag Strip]]
:[[Breakdown (G1)#1990Classic|Breakdown]]
:[[Wildrider (G1)#1990Classic|Wild Rider]]{{sic}}
:[[Dead End (G1)#1990Classic|Dead End]]

===1991===
====Autobots====
'''Original Autobot Leader'''
[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Optimus Prime Classic style]]
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Optimus Prime]]

{{note|Optimus Prime actually isn't called a "Classic" anywhere on the packaging. Instead, he's called "''Original'' Autobot Leader". However, since it's the same packaging style and same year of release, he is listed as part of the "Classics" series.}}

'''Classic [[Blaster (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blaster]]

{{note|Blaster was released in 1991 as an Australian exclusive.}}

'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Sideswipe]]
:[[Tracks (G1)/toys##1991Classic|Tracks]]

{{note|Tracks' shins are painted black instead of just having a silver diecast appearance.}}

'''Classic [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]'''

:[[Hot Spot (G1)#1991Classic|Hot Spot]]
:[[Streetwise (G1)#1991Classic|Streetwise]]
{{note|Streetwise was retooled to make the light bar an extension of the roof painted red, instead of being separately cast in red plastic as with the original.}}
:[[Groove (G1)#1991Classic|Groove]]
:[[First Aid (G1)#1991Classic|First Aid]]
:[[Blades (G1)#1991Classic|Blades]]

'''Classic [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]'''

:[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Grimlock]]
:[[Sludge (G1)#1991Classic|Sludge]]
:[[Snarl (G1)#1991Classic|Snarl]]

{{note|Classic Snarl's dinosaur head is quite dark; almost an opaque black instead of the clear plastic of the original.}}

'''Classic [[Triple Changer]]s'''

:[[Springer (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Springer]]
:[[Sandstorm (G1)#1991Classic|Sandstorm]]
{{note|Unlike the initial 1986 release with metal toes painted orange, and the [[running change]] version with solid orange plastic toes, the Classic reissue sported black plastic toes painted orange.}}

'''Classic [[Throttlebot]]s'''

:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Goldbug]]
:[[Rollbar (G1)#1991Classic|Rollbar]]
:[[Wideload (G1)#1991Classic|Wideload]]
:[[Chase (G1)#1991Classic|Chase]]
:[[Freeway (G1)#1991Classic|Freeway]]
:[[Searchlight (G1)#1991Classic|Searchlight]]
{{note|Most of the Throttlebots were retooled to have their rubsign indents removed. Wideload managed to retain his rubsign indent.}}

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]'''

:[[Onslaught (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Onslaught]]
{{Note|For reasons unknown, the Spanish ''Classics'' release of Onslaught was renamed "Oslat" - the only Spanish ''Classics'' reissue to sport a different name than its UK or French/Dutch counterparts.}}
:[[Blast Off (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blast Off]]
:[[Vortex (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Vortex]]
:[[Brawl (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Brawl]]
:[[Swindle (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Swindle]]

'''Classic Triple Changers'''

:[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Astrotrain]]
:[[Octane#1991Classic|Octane]]

==Australian exclusives==
Additionally, in 1990, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. Due to the timing of these releases, and the re-use of the original G1 packaging rather than the gold ''Classics'' livery, it is very likely that the origin of these releases was the late 1980s/early 1990s [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 reissue toyline]]. The Australian 1990 releases in G1 packaging included:

===Autobots===
:[[Beachcomber (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Beachcomber]]
:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Bumblebee]]
:[[Hubcap (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Hubcap]]
:[[Seaspray (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Seaspray]]

===Decepticons===
:[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Cyclonus]]
:[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ramjet]]
:[[Scourge (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Scourge]]
:[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Buzzsaw]])
:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Starscream]]
{{Note|Some Starscreams were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists.}}

==Fiction==
*While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues.

==External links==
*[http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm Information about Australian and European G1 releases at Cliffbee.com]
*[http://tfsource.com/blog/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ TFSource article on Euro Classics]

[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

Seaspray (G1)

2021-08-17T17:07:01Z

Bowspearer: /* The Transformers */ See discussion page.

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{{disambig3|Seaspray}}
:''Seaspray is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:G1SeasprayColorModel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In the Navy! Come on and join your fellow 'bot!]]
[[Earth]]'s ocean: an immense and drastically variable desert made of water, which hides a menagerie of the largest, the smallest, and the strangest creatures on the planet. Sunk in its dark and trackless depths lie ancient and forgotten relics, mingled with the spoils and remains of Man. This ocean, this vast mystery, is '''Seaspray'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s element, and he loves it dearly.

The oceans of Earth are not alone in his affections. On any planet, at any time, Seaspray is a consummate sailor. Because he is not very comfortable on land, Seaspray does not do well in ground fighting. On the water, however, he has few equals.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alan Oppenheimer]] (English), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese), [[Toshio Ishii]] (Japanese, "The Master Builders") |[[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese), [[Carlos Lladó]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American Spanish, unknown episodes), [[Isidro Olace]] (Latin American Spanish, unknown episodes), [[Michael Rüth]] (German, "Thief in the Night"), [[Gerd Rigauer]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of "Dinobot Island, Part 2" & "The Golden Lagoon"), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French, "The Golden Lagoon"), [[Ayrton Cardoso]] (Portuguese), [[Isaac Schneider]] (Portuguese, "The Golden Lagoon")}}
[[File:GoldenLagoon Seaspray vehicle mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Seaspray was first seen on Earth fighting pirates with [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] when a time warp unleashed a ship full of them on the 20th century. After locating the vessel with his radar, Seaspray helped the other Autobots push the galleon back through the timewarp before it sealed up. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}} When the Autobots returned from space after a brief exile, Seaspray helped his comrades overpower the Decepticon forces and free the human slaves who had been pressganged in their absence. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

He was next seen helping [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] on a geological survey near the coast. When [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] staged a surprise attack, Seaspray engaged [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] in battle over open waters. Remarkably, the dim-witted Decepticon tried to ''ram'' the Autobot hovercraft and ended up splashing into the briny drink for his troubles. Seaspray got thrown for a loop when Ramjet eventually came back up for air, but still managed to shoot down the [[Conehead]] in the end. [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]'s discovery of a nearby [[electrum]] pool took away any chance of a fair fight, however, and so Seaspray and Perceptor were captured and taken back to the Decepticon undersea base.

[[File:MakeTracks Seaspray communicator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"Damn, it got wet and broke again."]]
After the entire Decepticon army coated themselves with electrum, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] forced the two Autobots to fight to the death for the amusement of his troops. They attempted to escape by blowing a hole in the outer hull, but were caught on the way out by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], who was returning with a third prisoner, Beachcomber. The Autobot geologist later managed to disable their guards, and they shot their way to freedom through a porthole. Using Seaspray's back-mounted propellers, they sped their way to safety and joined up with the rest of the Autobots at the electrum pool. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

Working with the [[New York City]] police on their Crimebuster program, Seaspray had the unenviable task of patrolling the Hudson River and other waterways. He found nothing useful but sludge and grime. {{storylink|Make Tracks}}

[[File:SeaChange Human Seaspray.jpg|left|thumb|Why <s>would</s> '''wouldn't''' he want to become Fabio?]]
Out waterskiing with [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] one afternoon, the two Autobots stopped at dusk and Seaspray engaged in an old Earth superstition, wishing on the first star of the evening. He didn't tell Bumblebee what his wish was for, but moments later, they received a garbled distress signal from a distant planet. After conferring with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], they took Perceptor and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] to investigate the signal, only to discover it had been sent by a Decepticon creation known as [[Deceptitran]], requesting aid because his slaves were revolting. The Autobots quickly got involved with the local revolution, and "bubble-head" just as quickly fell head over heels for [[Alana]], one of the human leaders of the rebellion. Thanks to the miraculous [[Well of Transformation]] used by her people, the [[Tlalakan]]s, both Seaspray and Alana were able to experience life in the other's shoes, with him temporarily becoming (mostly) human and her changing into a robot. Deceptitran and his allies were defeated, and Seaspray proved that even a chunky robot with a throat full of mouthwash can find true love. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

In 2006, Seaspray joined [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] on a search for [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s remains, only to find the giant Decepticon city had not been permanently destroyed by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] as they had believed. Seaspray picked up a trail, but must have lost it, because it ultimately took Perceptor's separate analysis to locate Trypticon in the Federated Democratic Republic...whatever of [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]]. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}
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====''The Transformers'' public service announcements====
After an overconfident youth who neglected to wear a life jacket had fallen overboard, Seaspray returned him to his ship and reiterated the importance of life jackets to the child, slipping one on him. {{storylink|Public service announcement#Transformers public service announcements|Transformers Public service announcement}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga=====
Seaspray brought [[Kenji]] to a tropical island so that he could enjoy the end of his summer vacation with his Autobot friends. Unfortunately, the Decepticons had arrived ahead of them, and had begun to ruin the utopia. After Superion arrived to bolster the Autobots' forces, the heroic robots were able to outwit their enemies and drive them away from the island. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====Full Throttle Scramble Power!=====
Seaspray accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Seaspray attended the unveiling of Wheeljack's latest invention, the [[Transform Super Cog]], in the late 1980s. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

Decades later, Alana's homeworld was struck by a terrible drought and Seaspray went on a journey with his girlfriend to locate the [[Beastformer]]s' Water Gem of Motion and restore the planet. Their search brought them to the [[Legends World]] where they found the gem in the possession of the evil [[Laser Beast]] [[Tigerburn]], so Seaspray used water from the Well of Transformation to turn Alana into her robot mode for the ensuing battle. Fortunately there was no battle at all, as Tigerburn brought his own doom by stealing Seaspray's water gun and using its contents without understanding the consequences, and the couple safely recovered the Water Gem and began planning for a vacation on [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}}

After restoring Tlalak's water supply, Seaspray, Alana and Bumblebee did go to Beast, showing up during a battle between the Beastformers and Laser Beasts. Seaspray used more transformative water to save [[Shuffler]] and [[Toraizer]] from their forced combinations with [[Scopecougar]] and [[Skullgrotes]], though the Water Gem was then stolen from him by Tigerburn. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Seaspray was one of the Autobots stationed at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] who rolled out to aid in the liberation of the [[Large Hadron Collider]]. Like everyone else he was likely exposed to [[forestonite]] gas during the battle with [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'s Decepticons. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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Seaspray was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When their untrustworthy scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] went missing, Seaspray and his peers fell in line with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s plan to find him, overruling Perceptor. After learning Scrounge had been captured by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], Blaster went alone to the [[smelting pool]] to save him, prompting Powerglide to follow and haul him out while Seaspray and the three others distracted the Decepticon guards. Although they were too late to save Scrounge, the cassette he handed Blaster gave Seaspray and the others the first good news they had heard in eons: evidence that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] lived. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}} Galvanized by this knowledge, the Autobots planned a daring assault on [[Straxus (G1)|Lord Straxus]], planning to destroy both his seat of power at Darkmount and the new [[space bridge]] allowing transit to Earth. Darkmount was destroyed, but the Decepticons interrupted Blaster before he could finish setting the charges on the bridge. Instead, Seaspray, Blaster, and the rest of their unit were chased over the other side, and found themselves stuck on planet Earth. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Though Megatron and his troops spotted the Autobots upon their materialization on Earth, the Decepticons were distracted by a more pressing mission at the time, and left without attacking the new arrivals. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} [[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Wheels? So on Cybertron, Seaspray was just more accurate to his toy.]] However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Seaspray and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Seaspray's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were captured with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Seaspray and his fellows were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} The Autobots were only released after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid by combining them into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|giant mechanical suit]] to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

[[File:FallenAngel-youSeaspray.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Seaspray's just happy Galvatron knows his name.]]

''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Seaspray and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. The crazed future Decepticon casually revealed that he knew Seaspray's name before cleaning his clock, then was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops. {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where they learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Seaspray attended Prime's funeral and assimilated into Earth's depleted Autobot forces, though it was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse. {{storylink|Resurrection!}} ''

After Optimus died ''(for real, this time)'', Seaspray was among several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair his body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held funeral services for their leader ''again'', and launched his remains into space. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} While the Autobots debated over who would lead them next, the Ark came under attack from [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Sonic scrambler mines launched by the behemoth interfered with the Autobots' motor functions, leaving them easy prey. Seaspray and the others would have likely been reduced to scrap if not for the timely intervention of [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the Dinobots, who drove off the attacker. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

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As [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] took over the Autobots, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander focused Autobot resources on repairing their fallen comrades and prepping the ''Ark'' to become spaceworthy again. The Autobot craft launched into orbit in pursuit of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], who had been partaking in overtly mutinous behavior. Though the Autobots managed to capture Blaster's [[Blast Off (G1)|spaceship]], within it they only found a [[Spacehikers|quartet of small human children and a stuffed bear]]. In order to draw out his real target, Grimlock put the humans on trial, a procession which Seaspray attended. He was visibly displeased when Grimlock sentenced the kids to death for aiding Blaster, though thankfully another rebel, [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], rescued them as they were cast out into the void of space. While Grimlock chased after Sky Lynx, Blaster met with the rest of the Autobots, who begged him to take up leadership himself. But Blaster was forced to give himself up to secure the children's safety, just as Grimlock had planned out initially. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} Blaster wound up fighting Grimlock for leadership of the Autobots on Earth's moon, a duel which Seaspray attended alongside nearly every other Autobot. The proceedings were interrupted by a Decepticon attack, and only by agreeing to a temporary truce did Blaster and Grimlock manage to drive off the attackers, leading the rest of the Autobots side by side. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

[[File:ManintheMachine-Seaspray.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"All we've got left is THAT jackass."]]

Following the catastrophic [[Underbase Saga]], Seaspray was aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], still functional and helping to move damaged Autobots about. {{storylink|The Man in the Machine!}} ''He was later off-lined somehow.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

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===The Battle for Planet Earth===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
After a hard day working to repair the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Seaspray and the other Autobots were relaxing watching [[television]] when a news story came on revealing that the Decepticons were kidnapping humans. Seaspray suggested that the Decepticons might be aiming to ransom the captives, but [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] shot down that idea. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (G1)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}}

===Island of Fear===
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Seaspray was sent by Optimus Prime to contact [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] while the later was vacationing on the island of [[Nali]]. He (might have) encountered [[you]] while in the area, and (maybe) battled against [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. The outcome of these events was up to you! {{storylink|Island of Fear}}
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===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
{{note|In the first book in this series, Seaspray transforms into a warship, described repeatedly as a destroyer and once as a battleship. This mode has a full arsenal of lasers and missiles, and is large enough to carry at least nine Autobots at once.}}
If Optimus Prime chose [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]'s plan to capture the four [[cerebro-shell]]-controlled [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Seaspray was stationed in the ocean just offshore from [[Bandit's Bluff]], crewed by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. Once Mirage's hologram of Optimus Prime tricked them into charging over the cliff and into the sea, his passengers hauled the unconscious quartet aboard for safe transport back to the Ark.

In a different path, Bumblebee and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] used [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s new [[Star mini-submarine|mini-sub]] to investigate suspicious activity in [[Dolphin's Bay]], requiring Seaspray to later provide aquatic support in four possible subsequent paths. In one, Skids chose to radio him for help when Bumblebee was stuck beneath huge broken columns of coral on the seafloor, which Seaspray carefully cut with his laser from the surface. He then tried to sail his two comrades back to the Ark, only to encounter [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] as he rounded Sea Lion point. He was only able to fire off a single laser blast before a cluster-bomb blew him to smithereens, sinking any chance of the other Autobots learning about Operation Black Coral in time to stop the Decepticons.

Seaspray fared better if he showed up along with Ratchet in response to losing radio contact with the damaged sub, thanks to [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]'s sonic attack. [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] lifted the sunken sub off the ocean floor and onto his deck, where Ratchet was able to repair Skids, who then told them about Operation Black Coral, ensuring an Autobot assault would stop it.

If Skids returned to the Ark without getting the sub trashed, two possible outcomes saw Seaspray participate in a successful attack on the Decepticons' [[Mount Lomas]] base, alongside fellow seafarer [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]. While he didn't do much beyond rendezvousing with Swoop if [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s plan was followed, [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]'s plan saw Topspin take a missile from Skywarp, prompting a barrage of lasers and missiles from an enraged Seaspray. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}
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====Autobot Alert!====
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{{note|Seaspray is described as transforming into a “naval efense vessel.” The toy-accurate artwork seems to contradict this however.}}
Seaspray was present at the Autobot city of Metroplex when an Autobot Alert sounded.

He and the other Autobots learned of two Decepticon plots simultaneously occurring. One of which was the theft of a coded message meant for Ultra Magnus's eyes only. If Ultra Magnus decided to prioritize theft of the coded message, Seaspray was part of the captive audience that listened to Kup divulge information about an ancient Autobot formula. Seaspray took off towards the Autobots’ desert research centre along with a number of other Autobots. Once there, they learned from Springer that the Cybertite sphere containing the formula was discovered by humans during the 16th century. If the Decepticons had decoded Springer's message, they would be searching off the coast of California, where the ship containing the sphere had sunk. If they hadn't decoded the message, the Decepticons would still be digging in the nearby crater.

If Ultra Magnus decided to assume that the Decepticons had already decrypted the message, he ordered his forces to split up to more efficiently address the situation. Seaspray was part of the main group of Autobot forces led by Ultra Magnus towards the California coast. Arriving at the scene, Ultra Magnus's troops were informed by Powerglide (who had flown ahead of the land-bound group) that he had discovered the location of the sunken ship containing the cybertite sphere. Simultaneously, Blurr caught up with the group to inform them that the Decepticons were quickly approaching. The Autobots then needed to decide whether they would raise the ship themselves, or try and ambush the Decepticons after they had done so.

In one of the possible plans that Ultra Magnus concocted, Seaspray was elected to search for the cybertite sphere while the ship remained underwater. Despite a hostile encounter with a shark, Seaspray managed to safely retrieve the cybertite sphere, and the Autobots returned to base victoriously before the Decepticons ever arrived on-scene.

If Ultra Magnus decided to have his Autobots hide while the Decepticons raised the ship, Seaspray found himself in a cave with Springer and Topspin. The three Autobots spied Devastator retrieving the sunken ship from the water, and decided that the three of them would snatch the sphere away from the Decepticons.

If Springer, Topspin and Seaspray executed their plan to retrieve the sphere from Decepticon clutches, Topspin and Seaspray headed out to sea, then doubled back in order to distract the Decepticons. With the evil robots preoccupied, Springer snatched the cybertite sphere and headed back to Metroplex. Seeing their ally had succeeded in his part of the plan, Seaspray and Topspin retreated out to sea. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Seaspray was on Cybertron observing the anti-Prime propaganda that [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] pumped through the data-net after retrieving the Ark's crew from [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} But Seaspray later joined the Autobots working for [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] in an insurgency group on Cybertron and helped with rising up and overthrowing [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Ark's crew once they had been freed from Shockwave's prisons. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Later, he was chosen to travel to Earth aboard the starship ''[[Orion]]'' under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command, only for their supply run to cross paths with the super-clone named [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Sunstorm overloaded the ''Orion'' with energy, causing it to crash. The ''Orion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew walked away from their rough landing unharmed however, and Sunstorm left in pursuit of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Seaspray and his team set about repairing their ship, and accomplished the task in a few hours. The Autobots were getting ready for some well-earned rest when Starscream returned, now accompanied by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} The Autobots found themselves forced into a devil's deal with Starscream in order to protect the Decepticon leader from his crazed clone brother. He did lead them to the Earthbound Autobots he had already disposed of, but then Starscream turned on his Autobot handlers, disabling Seaspray and his fellow soldiers before making his getaway. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] quickly got them back online, though, and Seaspray began working on the construction of Autobot City. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|''The Transformers'' #3]]}}

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Before the war, Seaspray lost a propeller and had a new one delivered to him by the courier [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}}

Seaspray was present during the battle for [[Sherma Bridge]] on Cybertron, during which both the Autobot and Decepticon troops stopped fighting to watch the first duel between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}}

Seaspray joined the Autobot forces on Earth at some point after the Decepticon invasion was averted. He arrived alongside [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]. {{storylink|Ride-Along}} He was seemingly captured by [[Skywatch]] at sea following this. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}} After escaping or getting rescued, he lined up with the rest of the Autobot troops when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] came to investigate their situation. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}}

After the war, Seaspray was the production designer for ''[[Starscream: The Movie (film)|Starscream: The Movie]]''. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}} He and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] were assigned as guards when [[Liege Maximo]] was imprisoned in the [[Spire]]. Seaspray didn't think it was a good idea to let [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] speak with Maximo when Beachcomber allowed it. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} He and Beachcomber were later seen marching the captive [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] through the streets to be imprisoned. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} Seaspray managed to escape [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s destruction of Cybertron, being transported to Earth with the rest of the survivors. He seemed delighted to be near Earth's abundant bodies of water again. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Seaspray took a bath in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s swimming pool. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
After [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and the Autobots formed an alliance, they came under assault from both Decepticobra and a rampaging [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Seaspray was part of a group that went out to retrieve the Joes' [[U.S.7|animals]], already prisoners within Maximus. He, [[Gung-Ho]], and [[Spearhead (G.I. Joe)|Spearhead]] infiltrated the titan together. They completed their mission and Fortress Maximus returned to his senses (he had been mind-controlled) allowing the team to make their way to Maximus's head as he tangled with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. As the two colossi battled, Maximus's head popped off in Trypticon's mouth, transformed into [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]], and allowed Seaspray and the others to storm Megatron's throne room housed in the monster's maw. Unfortunately, Megatron was prepared for their arrival and captured them all. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} Seaspray was loaded up on the [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and shipped off to the [[Polyhex]] Killway, where he and his fellow prisoners were forced to fight one-another for Megatron's amusement. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}} Seaspray was afterwards brought to [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and rendered inert in his vehicle mode. In this form, he was used as a prop in an elaborate facsimile of an American suburb carried on Scorponok's back. The Joes imprisoned in "[[Springfield (G.I. Joe)|Springfield]]" alongside him were brainwashed to believe that their fantastic adventures had never happened... until [[Scarlett]] awoke from her hypnotized state and roused the others. They couldn't wake Seaspray and the other Autobots, but made use of them as getaway vehicles to escape from the town. Once outside, Seaspray regained his senses, and transformed to meet Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters}} He later participated as Autobots and Joes alike marched towards the final battle with the Decepticon army. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} During the fight, Seaspray and the rest of the Autobots were absorbed into Megatron's "Mega-Megatron" [[combiner]] form, but were saved when [[Shipwreck]] crashed the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' into the Decepticon leader. After the war, he took to exploring [[Neptune]] with [[Deep Six]] and [[Wetsuit]]. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
In order to avoid the obnoxious charisma of [[Lio Convoy]], [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] had [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] write up a subroutine for his audio processors, replacing the Resistance leader's voice with Seaspray's. {{storylink|Derailment}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Seaspray was one of many attendees who watched an illegal [[skitter]] race at [[Swindle's]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}}

===Precursor World===
A particularly dazzling Seaspray was a follower of [[Primus#The old universe|Primus]] in the [[Golden Age (Generations)|Golden Age]]. Like his fellows, he dutifully assisted Primus in his efforts to confiscate the [[Star Power|Seven Lights]] from his dissenting army the [[Primus Vanguard]] and destroy the universe.

Seaspray was present in the strike team Primus brought to bear against the [[Powered Master]]s in an expedition to the year [[2050]] of the [[G1 World|next universe]] to capture its newly formed, empty [[Silver Matrix]] for his patsy [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]]. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

When Star Convoy grew wise to his master's plan, Seaspray helped restrain him as their master personally gathered the last two Star Powers from [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron Omega]] and [[Purple Wicked Convoy]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 1|Finale 1}}

Primus's plan went real sideways after that, with Primus being reduced to his diminutive core form ''Oracle'' by the onslaught of the behemoth [[Blue Planet (Generations)|Neo Primus]] (no relation) and the Seven Lights being captured by malevolent future warrior [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Gold Megatron]] and used to create his own seven-part force, the [[New Primus Vanguard]]. Realizing the dire nature of the threat, Oracle reversed his orders, and Seaspray and company freed Star Convoy and pooled their [[Golden Power]] into him. Star arose deputized into the Golden Age as ''Gold Primus Convoy'', Primus's eighth and final champion!

Seaspray's subsequent fate is unknown.
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Seaspray was one of a number of Autobots commanded by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] who arrived on a battlefield as reinforcements. {{storylink|By Land, Sea, or Air}}

Seaspray and [[Waverider]] were aiding in the evacuation of workers from an off-shore [[oil rig|oil platform]] during a storm. When the Seacons attacked the station in order to steal its [[oil]], the two Autobots were left to face them alone, the storm preventing them from calling for reinforcements. The two Autobot were able to defend the platform until the storm subsided and called for back-up, forcing the Seacons to flee. {{storylink|Deadly Depths}}
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Seaspray.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Seaspray participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character first available as a reward in the "Guess Who?" contest held on the Transformers: Battle Tactics' Facebook page. Then he was available as a reward in the delayed "Sonic Clash" event.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}

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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:SeasprayEarthWars.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Loose Cannons|"Ol' Barnacle Butt"]] remade.]]
In many ways, Seaspray found his spiritual home on planet Earth, or rather, its oceans.

With no comparable medium on Cybertron, he broke new ground, relishing the newfound freedom of movement and sheer expanse of his territory.

Though well equipped for naval combat, Seaspray's hovercraft mode was vulnerable to enemy fire, and one direct hit would send him to the bottom of the ocean. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Seaspray bio}}

Seaspray was on a special mission to research pure Amethyst crystals in the deepest oceans of [[Aquatron]], but when [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] accidentally set off the highly volatile crystals, it drew a school of Sharkticons to attack. The horrendous disaster left him traumatized all the way to Earth, and he kept bemoaning for his [[Alana|mermaid]]. [[Melody Keen]] seemed to look an awful lot like her, or maybe Seaspray was just experiencing déjà vu. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Seaspray Research}}

*'''Class:''' Gunner
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Unlike the other gunners, Seaspray has a rocket launcher that shoots three missile at a time.
*'''Ability: Whirlwind:''' Summon a devastating tornado that moves to target location dealing damage every second. Stuns and interrupts defenses.
**'''Cost:''' 5 ability points (was 6) +3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:seaspray Seaspray at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-toy Seaspray.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Prompting kids everywhere to gargle when they talk.]]
*'''Seaspray''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
** ''Takara ID number:'' '''C-64'''

: Premiering in the second year of the [[Hasbro]] ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Seaspray transforms into a hovercraft, seemingly a simplified take on the ''Winchester'' class {{w|SR.N6}}. His underside hides tiny wheels so he can "hover" along, plus his twin propellers spin freely.

: Seaspray continued on into the 1986 Mini Vehicle assortment, with no notable changes.

: In the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] line, Seaspray was not part of the initial 1985 "pre-movie" series (despite being in the pre-movie cartoon), but premiered in 1986's post-movie ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Transformers 2010]]'' line. Like all of the smaller toys sold by Takara at the time, he was packaged in a small box and came with a collector's card inside, rather than on a card.

: Seaspray was [[Classics (Europe)|reissued in Australia]], in his original packaging, in 1990.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-seaspray/719/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Seaspray at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Seaspray/seaspray.htm More information on Generation 1 Seaspray at TFU.info]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy Seaspray.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Seaspray''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)

: Seaspray was re-released in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', with his blue plastics now covered in dark blue [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]], though some samples have been found with purple chrome. A black box with "AUTOBOT" and the Generation 2 Autobot symbol has also been added to his right leg.

: A rare variant exists that may have been a test shot run. These figures were apparently given out internally by Hasbro as [[Christmas]] ornaments, as they have been found bagged with a string attached and a card reading "Transformers Christmas ornament" on one side and "Merry Christmas from the Boys' Toys Marketing" on the other. The same treatment has been seen with a variant ''Generation 2'' [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Seaspray/seaspray.htm More information on Generation 2 Seaspray at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010toy-SeaSpray.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm technically a repurposing! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[Image:AutobotAlliance-SeaSpray.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So when are we going to get Earth Wars [[Breacher (G1)|Breacher]]? ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Sea Spray''' (Voyager Class, 2010)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AA-05'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Harpoon Launchers", 2 [[missile|"harpoon" projectiles]]
{{note|''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' [[Sea Spray (TF 2010)#Toys|Sea Spray]] was used as the model for Generation 1 Seaspray in ''Transformers: Earth Wars''.}}

:From the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' line, Sea Spray transforms into a transport hovercraft with rolling wheels underneath. The rear deck (featuring a fold-down ramp) can carry most [[size class|Scout]] class vehicles, though it is intended to be used with [[Breacher (TF 2010)|Breacher]]. The [[size class|Deluxe]] Class [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]] also fits snugly. Sea Spray's turbofans can rotate and tilt at several angles, and feature little fans inside that can spin (only by manual manipulation, as there is no gimmick mechanism linked to them). Sea Spray's harpoon launchers attach on the sides of his air cushion skirt.

:In robot mode, Sea Spray's design resembles that of a scuba diver, with a breather mask and "goggles" on his head, details resembling scuba air tanks (actually part of his vehicle mode air cushion) on his back and fold-out flippers on his feet. His harpoon launchers, using [[5 mm post]]s, can be left attached to the underside of his arms as they were in vehicle mode, or placed in his hands. As with other toys in the 2010 line, Sea Spray has [[C joint]]s, and in this case, it's the silver ladder rungs on his shoulders.

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s release of Sea Spray features more vivid colors in an attempt to match [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] Seaspray. Nearly all of the plastic colors on the TakaraTomy Seaspray are different from the Hasbro version, even the white. Of note is the yellow replacing gold, dark gray replacing light gray, and a more saturated blue replacing the muted blue.

: This toy doubles as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Sea Spray (BWU)|Sea Spray]]. Sea Spray's mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Deep Dive#Toys|Deep Dive]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Octopunch (SG)|Octopunch]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Autobot/SeaSpray/seaspray.htm More information on Sea Spray at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Seaspray.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Oh boy. Wonder what happened to ''Kre-O'' Breacher to make ''this'' happen?]]
*'''Autobot Seaspray''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, 2 clip-on rifles, disruptor pistol

: Part of the sixth regular assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Seaspray is a [[Kreon]] minifigure that can be rebuilt into a hovercraft. Oddly, his chest [[tampograph]] gives him a Decepticon [[insignia]].

:Unlike prior Micro-Changer assortments, this series does not have any sort of identification code for the bags' actual contents, meaning you'd best be good at the feel-though-the-bag method.

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Chinese/Asian markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.

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*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Class Castaway
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: "Autobot Seaspray" is a [[Kreon]] with a deco heavily leaning towards the original toy over cartoon styling, up to giving him a visor rather than individual eyes. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body (making him mostly incompatible with older Kreons).

:He was only available in the "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" box set of thirty Kreons, a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]]. Leftovers of the set were put up for sale on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OSeaspray/seaspray.htm More information on Class of '85 Seaspray at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Seaspray.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Anyone here order a pizza with Cesium salami & Beryllium baloney on it?]]
*'''Seaspray''' (Legends Class, [[2017]])
**''Accessories'': Blaster/roof

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Seaspray transforms from a robot to hovercraft, inspired by his original ''Generation 1'' toy. His stomach, designed after the chubby tum-tum of his original cartoon model, can detach and be carried around if Seaspray wants to shed a few pounds for a date, although it must be momentarily removed to transform him. Rather than a 5mm peg, the accessory connects via a tab in a slot directly on the figure's forearm. As an undocumented feature, the rear end of Seaspray's vehicle mode can open up to comfortably seat a Titan Master. Both his inner forearms have [[Alana]]'s name (though spelled "Alan'''n'''a") engraved in [[Alphabet#Autobot script|Ancient Autobot]].

:Seaspray's propellers and the bottom of his Titan Master cockpit are removable for...reasons. Despite the size of his feet, the position of his legs so far forward on his torso means that he can be quite unstable in robot mode, though one can unfold the hovercraft skirts at his heels to give him more balance.

:Like the rest of his toyline, Seaspray comes with a collector's card, although strangely it features his hovercraft mode, unlike most of the line's cards which showcase the character's robot mode. [[Cosmos (G1)#Titans Return|Cosmos]], his wavemate, also shares this oddity.

:Like ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Shortround#Toys|Shortround]], there is a toilet [[fan mode]] for this toy.
{{-}}

===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-Seaspray-and-Lione.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Yvan eht nioj!]]
*'''Seaspray & Lione''' (Two-pack, [[March 24]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG64'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster/roof

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Seaspray is a cartoon-accurate redeco of ''Titans Return'' Legends Class Seaspray. He is also packaged in a two-pack with [[Lione#Legends|Lione]].

:While most of the paint masks are identical from the Hasbro release, ''Legends'' Seaspray omits the toy-accurate detailing on the chest, and the white paint on the feet/front section. The shoulders are also applied with yellow paint.
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===''Golden Lagoon''===
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Seaspray.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't gargle on the gold.]]
*'''Beachcomber / Perceptor / Seaspray''' (Three-pack, November 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-03'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster/roof

:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Seaspray is a gold and gold chrome redeco of ''Titans Return'' Seaspray in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. Packaged with similar redecos of ''Titans Return'' [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Perceptor]] and ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Beachcomber (G1)#Golden Lagoon|Beachcomber]], this set was released exclusively at [[TakaraTomy Mall]] as part of TakaraTomy's celebration of the franchise's 35th anniversary. The set was later rereleased by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the USA in January 2021.

:This toy also appeared in ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]'' as a member of the [[Golden Age (Generations)|Golden Age]], who may or may not be named "Seaspray".
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Seaspray made an appearance in one of five original Generation 1 [[public service announcement]]s, urging nautical children to wear life-preservers. In this PSA, he was voiced by [[Wally Burr]] rather than [[Alan Oppenheimer]], his usual voice actor. Amazingly, though, Burr managed to nail Oppenheimer's distinctive Seaspray voice.
*Speaking of Alan Oppenheimer, the voice he used for Seaspray was virtually the same as what he used for Mer-Man on the original ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' cartoon. According to [[Dan Gilvezan]] in his autobiography "Bumblebee and Me", Oppenheimer would achieve the Seaspray/Mer-Man voice by puffing out his lips and bouncing them up and down with his fingers while speaking. Gilvezan likened it to when an old ''Looney Tunes'' character would go insane and start ''boinging'' their lips. Needless to say, it constantly cracked up everyone in the recording studio.
*A reference to Seaspray is made in the [[Transformers The Game|video game]] based on the [[Michael Bay]] [[Transformers (film)|film]]. Various billboards advertise "Seaspray's Fish 'n' Chips". On the DS Versions, a boat in Tranquility is named U.S.S. ''Seaspray''.
*The 2010 ''Transformers'' Sea Spray toy is a bit of a continuity conundrum. He was apparently [[Authorial intent|intended]] to be ''this'' Seaspray according to [[Hasbro Q&A]] [[Hasbro Q&A/March 2010: Answers|at the time]], but his bio and later fictional appearances suggest otherwise, portraying him alongside live-action film-style characters. In November 2010 however, Hasbro confusingly maintained that he is ''NOT'' a movie-verse character.
*Much later, the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]'' mobile game based its design for Generation 1 Seaspray on the 2010 toy.
*''[[Transformers Vault]]'' mistakenly spells his name '''Sea Spray'''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Seaspray''' (シースプレー ''Shīsupurē'')
*''French:'' '''Embruns''' (Canada, "Spray")
*''Greek:'' '''Thalassόlykos''' (Θαλασσόλυκος, "Sea Dog")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Tajték''' ("Surf")
*''Italian:'' '''Elica'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Làng-huā'''' (Taiwan, 浪花, "Wave-spray")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Gota de agua''' (Portugal comic), '''Oceanojato''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Spasatel'''' (Спасатель, "Life-Saver")

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Employee/Gen2ChristmasOrnamentSS.html Seaspray Christmas Ornament]

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Talk:Seaspray (G1)

2021-08-17T17:06:43Z

Bowspearer: Added documentation

The intro paragraph is absolutely wonderful.[[User:24.21.139.41|24.21.139.41]] 06:37, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

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I gave it my best shot, but does anyone have an official spelling for the Tlalaklans from Sea Change? --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] 04:24, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
:It's Tlalakans, as per one of Chris McFeely's "Secrets of the Original Scripts" [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/ca168e075a3a3d77 ATT posts].

== "Both his inner left forearms"? ==

"Both his inner left forearms have Alana's name engraved in Ancient Autobot." He has two inner, left forearms? Is this supposed to say that "his inner left forearm has Alana's name engraved in Ancient Autobot' or that "Both of his inner forearms have Alana's name engraved in Ancient Autobot"? If anyone knows, please fix.--[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 12:31, 31 October 2017 (EDT)
:I checked my toy and it's both forearms, so I removed the word "left." -- [[User:Dark T Zeratul|Dark T Zeratul]] ([[User talk:Dark T Zeratul|talk]]) 14:30, 1 November 2017 (EDT)
::Thanks. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 14:33, 1 November 2017 (EDT)

== "Australian exclusives" ==

Added his Australian 1990 reissue in Australia to the G1 Toy section. I personally witnessed the Hornsby store of the long since defunct toy retail chain, Playscene stock Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Hubcap, Seaspray, Ramjet, Cyclonus, Starscream and Soundwave w/- Buzzsaw, and added several of these figures to my collection at the time.
[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 03:05, 18 August 2021 (AEDT)

Classics (Europe)

2021-08-17T16:55:37Z

Bowspearer: /* Decepticons */ See discussion page for notes to multiple edits to this entire page.

{{disambig3|Classics}}
'''Classics''' is a ''Transformers'' toyline from the later days of ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''.

[[File:EuroClassicsOnslaughtBattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Europe is a strange place.]]

In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], and [[Europe]] saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Scandinavian, Dutch, and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsign]]s, even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. Most of the 1991 toys featured rubsign indents, but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture.

It has been suggested that the toys produced for this line originate from the same production run and facilities as the [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese Generation 1 line]].

==Releases==
===1990===
====Autobots====
'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Sunstreaker]]
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Wheeljack]]
:[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ironhide]]
:[[Inferno (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Inferno]]
:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Jazz]]
:[[Prowl (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Prowl]]

{{note|Oddly enough, "Classic" Prowl was available with stickers sporting the name "[[Diaclone]]", unlike all previous or subsequent versions of the toy available as part of a Transformers line. His crest is also painted and not stickered like the G1 release.}}
'''Classic [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]'''

:[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Silverbolt]]
:[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#1990Classic|Skydive]]
:[[Air Raid (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Air Raid]]
:[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Fireflight]]
:[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Slingshot]]

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''

:[[Motormaster (G1)#1990Classic|Motormaster]]
:[[Drag Strip (G1)#1990Classic|Drag Strip]]
:[[Breakdown (G1)#1990Classic|Breakdown]]
:[[Wildrider (G1)#1990Classic|Wild Rider]]{{sic}}
:[[Dead End (G1)#1990Classic|Dead End]]

===1991===
====Autobots====
'''Original Autobot Leader'''
[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Optimus Prime Classic style]]
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Optimus Prime]]

{{note|Optimus Prime actually isn't called a "Classic" anywhere on the packaging. Instead, he's called "''Original'' Autobot Leader". However, since it's the same packaging style and same year of release, he is listed as part of the "Classics" series.}}

'''Classic [[Blaster (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blaster]]

{{note|Blaster was released in 1991 as an Australian exclusive.}}

'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Sideswipe]]
:[[Tracks (G1)/toys##1991Classic|Tracks]]

{{note|Tracks' shins are painted black instead of just having a silver diecast appearance.}}

'''Classic [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]'''

:[[Hot Spot (G1)#1991Classic|Hot Spot]]
:[[Streetwise (G1)#1991Classic|Streetwise]]
{{note|Streetwise was retooled to make the light bar an extension of the roof painted red, instead of being separately cast in red plastic as with the original.}}
:[[Groove (G1)#1991Classic|Groove]]
:[[First Aid (G1)#1991Classic|First Aid]]
:[[Blades (G1)#1991Classic|Blades]]

'''Classic [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]'''

:[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Grimlock]]
:[[Sludge (G1)#1991Classic|Sludge]]
:[[Snarl (G1)#1991Classic|Snarl]]

{{note|Classic Snarl's dinosaur head is quite dark; almost an opaque black instead of the clear plastic of the original.}}

'''Classic [[Triple Changer]]s'''

:[[Springer (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Springer]]
:[[Sandstorm (G1)#1991Classic|Sandstorm]]
{{note|Unlike the initial 1986 release with metal toes painted orange, and the [[running change]] version with solid orange plastic toes, the Classic reissue sported black plastic toes painted orange.}}

'''Classic [[Throttlebot]]s'''

:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Goldbug]]
:[[Rollbar (G1)#1991Classic|Rollbar]]
:[[Wideload (G1)#1991Classic|Wideload]]
:[[Chase (G1)#1991Classic|Chase]]
:[[Freeway (G1)#1991Classic|Freeway]]
:[[Searchlight (G1)#1991Classic|Searchlight]]
{{note|Most of the Throttlebots were retooled to have their rubsign indents removed. Wideload managed to retain his rubsign indent.}}

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]'''

:[[Onslaught (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Onslaught]]
{{Note|For reasons unknown, the Spanish ''Classics'' release of Onslaught was renamed "Oslat" - the only Spanish ''Classics'' reissue to sport a different name than its UK or French/Dutch counterparts.}}
:[[Blast Off (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blast Off]]
:[[Vortex (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Vortex]]
:[[Brawl (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Brawl]]
:[[Swindle (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Swindle]]

'''Classic Triple Changers'''

:[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Astrotrain]]
:[[Octane#1991Classic|Octane]]

==Australian exclusives==
Additionally, in 1990, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. Due to the timing of these releases, and the re-use of the original G1 packaging rather than the gold ''Classics'' livery, it is very likely that the origin of these releases was the late 1980s/early 1990s [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 reissue toyline]]. The Australian 1990 releases in G1 packaging included:

===Autobots===
:[[Blaster (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Blaster]]

===Decepticons===
:[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Cyclonus]]
:[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ramjet]]
:[[Scourge (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Scourge]]
:[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Buzzsaw]])
:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Starscream]]
{{Note|Some Starscreams were incorrectly packaged with 2 left fists.}}

==Fiction==
*While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues.

==External links==
*[http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm Information about Australian and European G1 releases at Cliffbee.com]
*[http://tfsource.com/blog/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ TFSource article on Euro Classics]

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Talk:Classics (Europe)

2021-08-17T16:49:48Z

Bowspearer: /* "Australian exclusives" */

== "Australian exclusives" ==

I think I read somewhere that they came from the same production run as the [[Generation 1 (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toys]], just without the Chinese sticker.--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 12:35, 8 January 2011 (EST)

If we include these australian releases should we not include the european releases not in gold packaging in these years as well? Stuff like the greener Gig Devastator giftset with chinese copyrights and many other such as the dinobots come to mind?
[[User:Argus|Argus]] ([[User talk:Argus|talk]]) 06:14, 4 May 2015 (EDT)

As an Australian who bought many of these releases, I can tell you that your information is a mix of incomplete and inaccurate. Firstly, you're absolutely correct that Soundwave & Buzz-saw, Starscream (fun story - mine came with 2 left fists as a QC error), Cyclonus & Ramjet were released in G1 style original packaging. However you've omitted that Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Seaspray and Hubcap were also given this treatment.

You're also dead wrong about Blaster's packaging. I can tell you firsthand that Blaster absolutely was released in the "Classic" style gold packaging. He showed up in what had then become my local Toyworld (Toyworld Hornsby), located in the former Westfield Hornsby (not to be confused with the rebuilt Westfield Hornsby, which merged with adjacent shopping centre, Northgate at the turn of the millenia) at the same time as the Triple Changers hit the shelves there.

This wasn't simply a single sighting either, it was multiple sightings over multiple weeks, while the one Blaster they had in store shelf-warmed and I would repeatedly eye it off, only to choose to pass on it.

I'll add that while I never saw the Chinese Style G1 packaging reissues in Toyworld Hornsby at the time, I did see them in Playscene, which was my other local toy store, which at the time was located in Northgate. While I saw and wound up buying all the Chinese-style G1 reissues stocked in Playscene (Soundwave & Buzz-saw, the aforementioned 3 jets and aforementioned 4 minicars), at no point did I ever spot Blaster in there in Chinese style G1 packaging. I'll add that stock levels of the Chinese Style G1 reissues were plentiful enough at the time, that they had stock of all of them for weeks on end.

I'll leave it upto you as to whether you make these edits, but I can say that on this one, my memory is rock solid. [[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 02:33, 1 February 2021 (AEDT)

I'm making the changes, because the information here should be accurate. I've listed Blaster as simply being "Classic Blaster", because I don't remember what the function they listed him on the box was, simply that he was in gold packaging, sitting on the same shelf as the the Triple Changers and Dinobots at Toyworld Hornsby. However because of this, I've also been able to accurately place the date for Blaster at 1991. I'll be editing Blaster's Toy page entry as well to reflect this, as well as editing the toy pages of Bumblebee, Hubcap, Seaspray and Beachcomber accordingly as well.
[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 02:48, 18 August 2021 (AEDT)

Classics (Europe)

2021-08-17T16:49:21Z

Bowspearer: /* Autobots */ Corrected Blaster's listing. See the discussion comments I made 02:33, 1 February 2021 (AEDT) for the source.

{{disambig3|Classics}}
'''Classics''' is a ''Transformers'' toyline from the later days of ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''.

[[File:EuroClassicsOnslaughtBattle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Europe is a strange place.]]

In 1990 and 1991, the toy market in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], and [[Europe]] saw many re-releases of earlier Transformers toys. The new packaging was gold-coloured and bore the subtitle 'Classics' for the UK, Scandinavian, Dutch, and French markets (Spain and Italy omitted the title "Classic" from the packaging). The toys released in 1990 even still bore [[rubsign]]s, even though the 'standard' lines had ceased this practice by 1988. Most of the 1991 toys featured rubsign indents, but no longer sported rubsigns. They were also retooled to block out details stating the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture.

It has been suggested that the toys produced for this line originate from the same production run and facilities as the [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese Generation 1 line]].

==Releases==
===1990===
====Autobots====
'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Sunstreaker]]
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Wheeljack]]
:[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ironhide]]
:[[Inferno (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Inferno]]
:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Jazz]]
:[[Prowl (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Prowl]]

{{note|Oddly enough, "Classic" Prowl was available with stickers sporting the name "[[Diaclone]]", unlike all previous or subsequent versions of the toy available as part of a Transformers line. His crest is also painted and not stickered like the G1 release.}}
'''Classic [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]'''

:[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Silverbolt]]
:[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#1990Classic|Skydive]]
:[[Air Raid (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Air Raid]]
:[[Fireflight (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Fireflight]]
:[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Slingshot]]

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''

:[[Motormaster (G1)#1990Classic|Motormaster]]
:[[Drag Strip (G1)#1990Classic|Drag Strip]]
:[[Breakdown (G1)#1990Classic|Breakdown]]
:[[Wildrider (G1)#1990Classic|Wild Rider]]{{sic}}
:[[Dead End (G1)#1990Classic|Dead End]]

===1991===
====Autobots====
'''Original Autobot Leader'''
[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.55|Optimus Prime Classic style]]
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Optimus Prime]]

{{note|Optimus Prime actually isn't called a "Classic" anywhere on the packaging. Instead, he's called "''Original'' Autobot Leader". However, since it's the same packaging style and same year of release, he is listed as part of the "Classics" series.}}

'''Classic [[Blaster (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blaster]]

{{note|Blaster was released in 1991 as an Australian exclusive.}}

'''Classic Heroes'''

:[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Sideswipe]]
:[[Tracks (G1)/toys##1991Classic|Tracks]]

{{note|Tracks' shins are painted black instead of just having a silver diecast appearance.}}

'''Classic [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]'''

:[[Hot Spot (G1)#1991Classic|Hot Spot]]
:[[Streetwise (G1)#1991Classic|Streetwise]]
{{note|Streetwise was retooled to make the light bar an extension of the roof painted red, instead of being separately cast in red plastic as with the original.}}
:[[Groove (G1)#1991Classic|Groove]]
:[[First Aid (G1)#1991Classic|First Aid]]
:[[Blades (G1)#1991Classic|Blades]]

'''Classic [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]'''

:[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Grimlock]]
:[[Sludge (G1)#1991Classic|Sludge]]
:[[Snarl (G1)#1991Classic|Snarl]]

{{note|Classic Snarl's dinosaur head is quite dark; almost an opaque black instead of the clear plastic of the original.}}

'''Classic [[Triple Changer]]s'''

:[[Springer (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Springer]]
:[[Sandstorm (G1)#1991Classic|Sandstorm]]
{{note|Unlike the initial 1986 release with metal toes painted orange, and the [[running change]] version with solid orange plastic toes, the Classic reissue sported black plastic toes painted orange.}}

'''Classic [[Throttlebot]]s'''

:[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Goldbug]]
:[[Rollbar (G1)#1991Classic|Rollbar]]
:[[Wideload (G1)#1991Classic|Wideload]]
:[[Chase (G1)#1991Classic|Chase]]
:[[Freeway (G1)#1991Classic|Freeway]]
:[[Searchlight (G1)#1991Classic|Searchlight]]
{{note|Most of the Throttlebots were retooled to have their rubsign indents removed. Wideload managed to retain his rubsign indent.}}

====Decepticons====
'''Classic [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]'''

:[[Onslaught (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Onslaught]]
{{Note|For reasons unknown, the Spanish ''Classics'' release of Onslaught was renamed "Oslat" - the only Spanish ''Classics'' reissue to sport a different name than its UK or French/Dutch counterparts.}}
:[[Blast Off (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Blast Off]]
:[[Vortex (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Vortex]]
:[[Brawl (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Brawl]]
:[[Swindle (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Swindle]]

'''Classic Triple Changers'''

:[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#1991Classic|Astrotrain]]
:[[Octane#1991Classic|Octane]]

==Australian exclusives==
Additionally, in 1990, Australia saw the limited release of several toys in their original G1 packaging, but they were also retooled to block out the original year of manufacture and the original country of manufacture. Due to the timing of these releases, and the re-use of the original G1 packaging rather than the gold ''Classics'' livery, it is very likely that the origin of these releases was the late 1980s/early 1990s [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 reissue toyline]]. The Australian 1990 releases in G1 packaging included:

===Autobots===
:[[Blaster (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Blaster]]

===Decepticons===
:[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Cyclonus]]
:[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Ramjet]]
:[[Scourge (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Scourge]]
:[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Buzzsaw]])
:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#1990Classic|Starscream]]

==Fiction==
*While not officially branded or recognised as 'Classics' fiction, the [[Earthforce]] stories in the Marvel UK comic were inspired by, and responding to, the reissues.

==External links==
*[http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm Information about Australian and European G1 releases at Cliffbee.com]
*[http://tfsource.com/blog/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ TFSource article on Euro Classics]

[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

Talk:Classics (Europe)

2021-01-31T15:37:46Z

Bowspearer: /* "Australian exclusives" */

Talk:Classics (Europe)

2021-01-31T15:36:16Z

Bowspearer: /* "Australian exclusives" */

== "Australian exclusives" ==

I think I read somewhere that they came from the same production run as the [[Generation 1 (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toys]], just without the Chinese sticker.--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 12:35, 8 January 2011 (EST)

If we include these australian releases should we not include the european releases not in gold packaging in these years as well? Stuff like the greener Gig Devastator giftset with chinese copyrights and many other such as the dinobots come to mind?
[[User:Argus|Argus]] ([[User talk:Argus|talk]]) 06:14, 4 May 2015 (EDT)

As an Australian who bought many of these releases, I can tell you that your information is a mix of incomplete and inaccurate. Firstly, you're absolutely correct that Soundwave & Buzz-saw, Starscream (fun story - mine came with 2 left fists as a QC error), Cyclonus & Ramjet were released in G1 style original packaging. However you've omitted that Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Seaspray and Hubcap were also given this treatment.

You're also dead wrong about Blaster's packaging. I can tell you firsthand that Blaster absolutely was released in the "Classic" style gold packaging. He showed up in what had then become my local Toyworld (Toyworld Hornsby), located in the former Westfield Hornsby (not to be confused with the rebuilt Westfield Hornsby, which merged with adjacent shopping centre, Northgate at the turn of the millenia) at the same time as the Triple Changers hit the shelves there.

This wasn't simply a single sighting either, it was multiple sightings over multiple weeks, while the one Blaster they had in store shelf-warmed and I would repeatedly eye it off, only to choose to pass on it.

I'll add that while I never saw the Chinese Style G1 packaging reissues in Toyworld Hornsby at the time, I did see them in Playscene, which was my other local toy store, which at the time was located in Northgate. While I saw and wound up buying all the Chinese-style G1 reissues stocked in Playscene (Soundwave & Buzz-saw, the aforementioned 3 jets and aforementioned 4 minicars), at no point did I ever spot Blaster in there in Chinese style G1 packaging. I'll add that stock levels of the Chinese Style G1 reissues were plentiful enough at the time, that they had stock of all of them for weeks on end.

I'll leave it upto you as to whether you make these edits, but I can say that on this one, my memory is rock solid. ([[User Bowspearer:Bowspearer|talk]]) 02:33, 1 February 2021 (AEDT)

Talk:Classics (Europe)

2021-01-31T15:35:32Z

Bowspearer: /* "Australian exclusives" */

== "Australian exclusives" ==

I think I read somewhere that they came from the same production run as the [[Generation 1 (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toys]], just without the Chinese sticker.--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 12:35, 8 January 2011 (EST)

If we include these australian releases should we not include the european releases not in gold packaging in these years as well? Stuff like the greener Gig Devastator giftset with chinese copyrights and many other such as the dinobots come to mind?
[[User:Argus|Argus]] ([[User talk:Argus|talk]]) 06:14, 4 May 2015 (EDT)

As an Australian who bought many of these releases, I can tell you that your information is a mix of incomplete and inaccurate. Firstly, you're absolutely correct that Soundwave & Buzz-saw, Starscream (fun story - mine came with 2 left fists as a QC error), Cyclonus & Ramjet were released in G1 style original packaging. However you've omitted that Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Seaspray and Hubcap were also given this treatment.

You're also dead wrong about Blaster's packaging. I can tell you firsthand that Blaster absolutely was released in the "Classic" style gold packaging. He showed up in what had then become my local Toyworld (Toyworld Hornsby), located in the former Westfield Hornsby (not to be confused with the rebuilt Westfield Hornsby, which merged with adjacent shopping centre, Northgate at the turn of the millenia) at the same time as the Triple Changers hit the shelves there.

This wasn't simply a single sighting either, it was multiple sightings over multiple weeks, while the one Blaster they had in store shelf-warmed and I would repeatedly eye it off, only to choose to pass on it.

I'll add that while I never saw the Chinese Style G1 packaging reissues in Toyworld Hornsby at the time, I did see them in Playscene, which was my other local toy store, which at the time was located in Northgate. While I saw and wound up buying all the Chinese-style G1 reissues stocked in Playscene (Soundwave & Buzz-saw, the aforementioned 3 jets and aforementioned 4 minicars), at no point did I ever spot Blaster in there in Chinese style G1 packaging. I'll add that stock levels of the Chinese Style G1 reissues were plentiful enough at the time, that they had stock of all of them for weeks on end.

I'll leave it upto you as to whether you make these edits, but I can say that on this one, my memory is rock solid. ([[User talk:Bowspearer|talk]]) 02:33, 1 February 2021 (AEDT)

Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection

2017-08-25T01:01:02Z

Bowspearer: Made a change to reflect that the series is now available in Australia, complete with an OTCA thread reference for it. Alternately you may prefer this reference: https://bissettmags.com.au/title?Internal=850

[[Image:Definitive G1 Collection in full.jpg|thumb|550px]]

'''Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection''' is a fortnightly eighty-volume patchwork from [[Hatchette]], edited by [[Simon Furman]]. Partworks are a Hatchette speciality: a series will be collected out of order (the first ''Definitive'' was Volume 6) for commercial purposes but can be collected on your shelf in order with a fancy picture on the collective spines.

The plan is to republish ''all'' Generation 1 comics (as of 2016) and all of the original [[Marvel Comics]] run, UK and US, as one run again. Wow! That's great, right?

Only if you live in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]], suckers!

However as of August 2017, the subscription also became available in Australia.[http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?s=438cea1ad48786466241053a45f743ae&t=24685]

Each issue has a special cover and bonus content, and older strips will have recoloured artwork. [[Transformers_(Titan_Magazine)#Fantastic_Free_Gift.21|Fantastic FREE! Gifts]] are provided for subscribers, to make you buy all of them; the fourth delivery for subscribers would have [[Autobrand]] and Deceptibrand bookends to hold your collection.

This was given a trial-run in parts of the UK before a national release started in early 2017. The first volume was a collection of ''[[Target 2006]]'', coincidentally out on newsagents thirty years after the story originally ran!<ref>[http://thesolarpool.weebly.com/transformers-uk227.html Solar Pool]: "The Target: 2006 book is already out... if it doesn’t [finish], Target: 2006 was back on at least some newsagents shelves towards the end of its 30th anniversary week. How cool is that?"</ref> The extra features included character profiles and The Middle Years that ran in the original issues.

US reprints are taken from IDW's ''Transformers Classic'' 'remasters', complete with desperate attempts to 'fix' errors. Instead of running the black and white UK strips in their original form, [[John-Paul Bove]] has coloured them with emulations of both 1980s American and latter-day Marvel UK colouring techniques.<ref>"A Different Approach to Colour", Vol.16</ref>

==Volumes==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;
|-
!Volume #!!Issue#!!Title!!Contents
|-
| 06
| 01
|Target: 2006
| [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel UK]] [[Target: 2006|#78-88]], [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel US]] [[Aerialbots over America!|#21]]-[[Decepticon Graffiti!|23]]
|-
| 08
| 07
| Wanted: Galvatron—Dead or Alive
| [[King of the Hill!|Marvel US #27]]-[[Mechanical Difficulties!|28]], [[Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!|Marvel UK #113]]-[[Fire on High!|120]], "[[Vicious Circle!]]"

|-
| 10
| 09
| Trial by Fire
| [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters #1-4]], [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel US]] [[Trial by Fire!|#38]]-[[The Desert Island of Space!|39]], [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel UK]] [[Worlds Apart!|#130]]-[[Kup%27s Story!|132]]
|-
| 16
| 03
| The Primal Scream
| [[Cold Comfort and Joy!|Marvel UK #198]], [[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.|#213]]-[[Survivors!|222]], [[Back from the Dead|Marvel US #56]]-[[The Primal Scream|61]]
|-
| 18
| 04
| Edge of Extinction
| [[Rhythms of Darkness!|Marvel US #67]]-[[On the Edge of Extinction!|75]]
|-
| 19
| 18
| Perchance to Dream
| [[Out to Lunch!|Marvel UK #240]]-[[...Perchance to Dream|260]], [[Still Life!|Marvel US #76]]-[[Exodus!|77]]
|-
| 21
| 10
| Regeneration One
| [[The Transformers: Regeneration One|Regeneration One]] [[Counterpoint|#80.5]]-[[Loose Ends, Part 5|85]]
|-
| 29
| 05
| The War Within
| [[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within #1-6]] and [[The War Within Preview|preview]]
|-
| 31
| 11
| The Iron Fist
| [[Transformers/G.I. Joe|Transformers/G.I. Joe #1-6]]
|-
| 36
| 02
| Stormbringer
| ''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]'', ''[[Spotlight: Soundwave]]'', [[The Transformers: Stormbringer|''Stormbringer'' #1-4]], ''[[Spotlight: Nightbeat]]'', ''[[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]''
|-
| 37
| 06
| Escalation
| ''[[Spotlight: Sixshot]]'', ''[[Spotlight: Ultra Magnus]]'', [[The Transformers: Escalation|''Escalation'' #1-6]]
|-
| 39
| 08
| Hearts of Steel
| [[Hearts of Steel|''Hearts of Steel'' #1-4]], ''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]], [[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]], [[Spotlight: Mirage]]''
|-
| 50
| 12
| Heart of Darkness
| [[Infestation (IDW)|''The Transformers: Infestation'' #1-2]], [[The Transformers: Heart of Darkness|''Heart of Darkness'' #1-4]]
|-
| 59
| 13
| Dark Cybertron, Part 1
| [[Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|''Dark Cybertron'' one-shot]], [[Little Victories|''More than Meets the Eye'' #22]]-[[No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|25]], [[Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|''Robots in Disguise'' #23-24]]
|-
| 01
| 14
| Power Play
| [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel US]] [[The Transformers (issue)|#1]]-[[The Last Stand|4]], [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel UK]] [[Man of Iron (issue)|#9]]-[[Raiders of the Last Ark|#21]]
|-
| 26
| 15
| War and Peace
| ''[[War and Peace]]'' #1-6 and [[Transformers Volume 2 Preview|preview]]
|-
| 35
| 16
| Primacy
| [[The Transformers: Monstrosity|''Monstrosity'' #1-4]], [[The Transformers: Primacy|''Primacy'' #1-4]]
|-
| 64
| 17
| Windblade
| [[The Transformers: Windblade|''Windblade'' vol. 1 #1-4]], [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'' vol. 2]] [[Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|#35]]-[[The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati|38]]
|}

==Features==
Notable features in the back included:

* A guide to the launch of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' in the UK and its marketing purposes for Marvel UK (Vol.6)
* An article by Bove on the colouring techniques used at Marvel UK and Marvel US in the 1980s, and how he emulated them for colourising the UK strips (Vol.16)

==Notes==
* When the website launched, it accidentally credited [[Andrew Wildman|Andrew ''Wlid''man]].
* Copies of the first issue (volume 6 - this ''will'' get confusing in the long run) provided to general retail and initial subscribers have an error on the spine, with the black volume number box at the top being the wrong size. Subscribers received free corrected copies. Everyone who bought it at a newsagent has to wait for a replacement copy to be included with issue 7 (which is not volume 7, if you see). Hachette were seen giving away error-stricken copies for free at a signing event at a London comic shop.<ref>[http://forums.millarworld.tv/t/the-trades-thread-hardcovers-graphic-novels-and-more/4923/2359]</ref>
* This error shouldn't be confused with the change in spine art for the first four issues made between the limited trial run and the mass release<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/TransformersG1Collection/posts/1533415153338562?comment_id=1533436356669775&reply_comment_id=1533593929987351]</ref>, which means that anyone who subscribed to the series from its trial will end up with three different copies of issue 1.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==

[http://www.transformerscollection.com/ Official website]

[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]

Talk:Breakdown (G1)

2010-01-20T22:10:31Z

Bowspearer:

Since there's only one guy actually named 'Breakdown', would there be any objections to moving the page to Breakdown? - [[User:RolonBolon|RolonBolon]] 06:45, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
:I'm in favor of it. --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 20:09, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Does anyone have any evidence of the alledged "gold hood sticker" on Classics Breakdown? I bought my UK version off the shelves back then, and it was (and still is) red... --[[User:Fighbird|Fighbird]] 10:17, 26 September 2009 (EDT)

Ok I'm not sure if this falls under the category of strange, pety or a little of both. As soon as I read TF Ongoing issue 1, I immediately added that to the wiki entry for breakdown. Anyway a couple of months back I check back only to find that the entry has completely changed to a less detailed one but also that my account had been deleted. If someone wanted to make style changes here and there fine, I can understand that (I even referenced it as being Tf Ongoing 1 so that when the synopsis was done for it, it could be crosslinked- that reference was soon deleted by another member). But short of some weird mystical glitch where the site somehow maqnaged to lose member data; to not only go for a less detailed account of the section but to also remove my account for reporting FACTUAL information, smacks of childish petiness and the ego and maturity of a 5 year old on the part of the individual who did it. Just because we collect a toy line marketted to 5 year olds doesn't mean that people on here have to act like them! --[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] 05:46, 21 January 2010 (AEDST)
:Uh. Nobody at all touched Breakdown's IDW section outside of regular contributors. Nobody deleted any page revisions and there haven't been any database crashes since the Bookworm Crash, which happened before the Ongoing was announced. Are you certain you didn't add it to Wikipedia or the Wikia site? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 13:55, 20 January 2010 (EST)
:Yep, [http://transformers.wikia.com/index.php?title=Breakdown&diff=323721&oldid=315853 here's your Breakdown piece]. On Wikia.
:I also see nothing petty or childish about our write-up. It's factual. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 13:58, 20 January 2010 (EST)
::It's probably not nice of me to be laughing as hard as I am doing right now, but I'll worry about that some other time. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 14:43, 20 January 2010 (EST)
Sorry, my bad. I initially went looking to tfwikia as I couldn't quite remember the addy, and when I pumped that through google, all it gave me was tf wiki. As I wasn't expecting 2 different wikis for Transformers, I made an ASSumption that what I was looking for was tfwiki and not transformers wikia. When I got here, it looked like not only had there an edit been made but my account been wiped (which was the childish bit) and I wasn't sure if it was bad blood spilling over from my time on forums. The moral of the story it seems, is never trust google too much or you'll wind up looking like an ass lol. Anyway feel free to either delete this part of the discussion or keep it for a laugh, I'm not fussed either way :). -[[User:Bowspearer|Bowspearer]] 09:08, 21 January 2010 (AEDST)

Talk:Breakdown (G1)

2010-01-20T18:50:11Z

Bowspearer: Discussing what ammounts to pety and childish article vandalism!

Talk:Breakdown (G1)

2010-01-20T18:48:17Z

Bowspearer: