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Perceptor (G1)

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:''Perceptor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1 Perceptor reissueart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Back off, man. I'm a scientist."]]
'''Perceptor''' is a scientist, one of the most astute minds the whole of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] can offer. He is perpetually seeking to increase knowledge, and his discoveries have repeatedly proven invaluable. Though his specialties lie in metallurgy, electrical engineering, and additional sciences closely concomitant to Transformer physiology, his thirst for knowledge has made him a kind of scientific jack-of-all-trades.

One of Perceptor's most infamous mannerisms is his tendency to engage in verbal communication using scientific terminology. This has the unforeseen result of exasperating and occasionally frustrating his comrades. One might hypothesize that the jovial mechanoid is unaware that not everyone with whom he seeks to communicate shares his extensive vocabulary.

Engaging in physical melee is not his preferred activity. He is content to make his contributions to the Autobot cause in the manner in which he deems sufficient, but will engage in combat if the situation requires. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] often relies on Perceptor's perspicacity, and considers him as inestimable as any of his officers.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Paul Eiding]] (English), [[Ken Shiroyama|Chikao Shiroyama]] (Japanese)|[[Carlos Agosti]] (Spanish), [[Reinhard Brock]] (German), [[Claus Brockmeyer]] (German, The Movie and Generation 2)}}

[[Image:DinobotIsland2-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|buymebuymebuymebuymebuymebuymebuymebuyme]]
Perceptor appeared on [[Earth]] during a period of time occurring after the initial impact of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] into the planet. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}} It is unknown exactly when he had arrived, but the malfunctions he suffered during the [[Cybertonium]] depletion crisis would lead one to conclude that he had been present when the Ark crashed onto prehistoric Earth during the encounter with the [[Nemesis (G1)|Decepticon starship]]. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} When the humans [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Chip Chase]] were investigating the chronal anomalies which plagued the Autobots with visitors from various eras of Earth's past, Perceptor introduced himself to them and offered his expertise as a "''true'' scientist." And then he transformed into a microscope. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[Image:Microbots shrink.JPG|thumb|right|200px|All my tubes and wires and careful notes!]]
During his period of habitation on that planetary body, he experienced a myriad of adventures. Included in that scope were incidents such as reconfiguring his mass ratio to a microscopic scale using the [[transmat reduction beam]] in order to sever the connection of the [[Heart of Cybertron]] to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s body. Upon doing so, he proceeded to dispose of the object by having [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] throw the volatile energy source approximately two thousand feet into the sky and shooting it with his mobile cannon mode. {{storylink|Microbots}}

When Megatron perpetrated an egregious assault on the Autobots' reputation and had them forcibly expelled from their residency on Earth, Perceptor was indubitably among their number. A fortuitous sequence of events allowed the Autobots to return to their former planetary location and extradict the Decepticons from their dominion over the [[human]]s. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} During another adventure, a series of aberrant mechanical malfunctions began afflicting the Autobots. Perceptor was incapable of altering from his microscope configuration, and expeditiously determined that the complication was a depletion of [[Cybertonium]]. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}}

During a constitutional along a seaboard, Perceptor, [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] were assailed by an assortment of Decepticons. Remarkably, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] appeared impervious to damage, and both Perceptor and Seaspray were captured and escorted to the submerged Decepticon headquarters. With the inclusion of Beachcomber, the three Autobots were able to effect an adequate escape and rejoin their cohorts in time to confront the [[Electrum]]-coated Decepticons. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}}

In an endeavor to assist [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], who had run into difficulty on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], one of [[Saturn]]'s attendant moons, Perceptor and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] traversed space in [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Although Omega's energy was depleted by the journey, Perceptor was able to locate a prodigious accumulation of [[energy crystal]]s, with which he subsequently reenergized Omega, allowing them to repel the Decepticon invaders and effect a peregrination back to Earth. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

[[Image:G1 cartoon Perceptor Pencil sword.JPG|left|200px|thumb|The pen...cil is mightier than the sword!]]
On another occasion, Perceptor and an assemblage of Autobots and Decepticons were propelled across the interstellar void by the [[space bridge]], landing on an unexplored world in which Cybertronian lifeforms were minuscule in relation to the immense indigenous population. After a series of alarming endangerments, Perceptor determined that a toy rocket ship possessed by the boy [[Aron (G1)|Aron]], whose abode they had happened into, could be modified to return the Autobots home. {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}} Calamitously, their mode of transport was intercepted by an alien named [[Bosch]], who utilised a mechanism to place the Autobots in a submissive state, intending to barter them for energon. [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] was eventually able to emancipate Perceptor and his fellows with the assistance of the bounty hunter [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]. {{storylink|The Gambler}}

Examining a sample of extraterrestrial matter transported to Earth on [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]'s back, Perceptor was able to ascertain that Cosmos had inadvertently imported [[Morphobot]]s, a genus of robotic flora which consumed mechanical life. His exhortation was sufficient to save Cosmos and the Morphobots were soon dispatched to a more suitable biosphere; however, the sample he had acquired had also propagated to the point where it threatened to consume him along with his laboratory. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

Perceptor's spectrographic analysis of an ore sample determined that the asteroid from which it originated was, in fact, alive. In an unfortunate turn of events, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] had just commanded Omega Supreme to obliterate said asteroid. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} Yet another enterprise took Perceptor to a world inhabited by transforming organic creatures who had been enslaved by the Decepticons. He assisted in liberating the [[Tlalakan]]s, and was subsequently bemused by Bumblebee's notion that they should make a wish on the first stellar object they sighted. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

[[Image:Cosmic Rust Perceptor kick.JPG|thumb|right|200px|I don't believe it! There she goes again! She's tidied up and I can't find anything!]]
He also synthesized a panacea to remedy all corrosion, with the appellation [[corrostop]], and was decorated by the humans for his ingenuity. Megatron also coveted his assistance, but for a dire emergency — the Decepticon had become afflicted by [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] and it transpired that corrostop was the only counteragent. Not content with merely being ameliorated, Megatron exploited Perceptor in a machination to infect the Autobots with Cosmic Rust, and all sources of [[Ingredient X]], an imperative component of corrostop, had been exhausted. Perceptor and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] labored to make the [[matter duplicator]] operational so that more corrostop could be constituted and the Autobots saved. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

Perceptor and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] discovered a disquieting fact — that an aberrant disruption emanating from Cybertron was causing a shift in Earth's orbit, resulting in the planet's imminent collision with the nearest stellar body! The Autobots and Decepticons were forced to collaborate to avoid destruction in the [[Sun]]; however, the Insecticons masticated the space bridge controls, rendering the possibility of its use dubious. With donated components, Perceptor repaired the space bridge and dispatched the amalgamated force to Cybertron to subjugate the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[Image:Rumblevsperceptor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|I can smell the chemicals!]]
Perceptor's actions continued to be of intrinsic strategic import, particularly following the distinct tactical deficiencies during the [[Battle of Autobot City]] that resulted in the expiration of Wheeljack, and pointing out that "gamma waves in this sector of space create marginal navigation probabilities" as the Autobots fled Earth. As a member of Ultra Magnus's company, he was marooned on planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], where he contended with the indigenous race of mechanisms, designated [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. During the decisive battle against [[Unicron]], Perceptor was stationed aboard the Junkion vessel when Unicron crushed it in his grasp, though fortunately was not a casualty of the catastrophe and could later be distinguished celebrating the antagonist's defeasance. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Perceptor had a mission of paramount importance and tasked it to [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. After the Galactic Olympics were disrupted by unknown assailants, he examined some debris but was unable to determine the exact nature of the attackers. He proposed he accompany [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] on an undertaking to investigate the Decepticons, but Rodimus elected to procure [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]'s abetment instead. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Perceptor later valiantly defended Cybertron against Decepticon intrusion. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

The inexplicable resurrection of Optimus Prime led Perceptor and the rest of the Autobots on a mission of retaliation against the [[Quintesson]]s for the supposed termination of a selection of Autobots, including Rodimus Prime. When it transpired that a shuttle Optimus commanded the Autobots fire on in fact contained their still-functioning comrades, Perceptor was all too happy to arrest the ill-fated assault. {{storylink|Dark Awakening}}

[[Image:G1 ForeverIsALongTime Pipes Rodimus Perceptor.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Pipes, I don't care what you call him, please put "Little Pipes" back in your pants!]]
On a second entanglement with the Quintessons, Perceptor was incapacitated early in the conflict and unable to prevent several of his fellow Autobots from traversing a [[Time Window|chronal displacement aperture]] to Cybertron's distant past. Although [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] was an adequate physician, Perceptor regained normal function subsequent to the resolution of the situation. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

After [[Fort Knox]] dematerialized, a preliminary examination by Perceptor of [[energon cube]]s discovered at the locale indicated they were contaminated with [[Dinosaur transform static]]. Further analysis indicated the cubes were of Decepticon manufacture, exonerating the Dinobots and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Tracing the point of origin to [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]], the Autobots located the appropriated architecture and liberated the country from the habitation of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

Perceptor was part of an ambush set for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] when the incorporeal spirit of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] possessed [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} When Wheelie and the [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Spike's immature offspring]] developed curiosity over Ultra Magnus's construction date, they consulted Perceptor, who suggested they scrutinize the [[Hall of Records]], unaware of the endangerment the pair would soon face. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} Investigating another disappearance on the part of Daniel, this time complemented by Grimlock, Perceptor operated a Quintesson contrivance which transposed a rescue party to the domain of [[Menonia]]. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}} While excavating [[isidrite]] in an asteroid belt, a team of Autobots was beleaguered by Decepticons, however as Perceptor observed, Galvatron was wreaking more havoc with his own troops than the Autobots. {{storylink|Webworld}}

[[Image:CarnageCMinor Perceptor microscope.jpg|thumb|left|200px|That's not where you look into a microscope, Hot Spot.]]
Perceptor's calculations later tracked the Decepticons down to a comet, where the blackguards were installing an apparatus to propel it into [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. During the altercation, a [[Harmony|resonance]] of extreme amplitude disrupted proceedings, causing all present to expeditiously descent towards a nearby planetary body named [[Eurythma]]. As the Decepticons prepared to resume hostilities, Perceptor dismantled [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with one discharge of his artillery mode. He proceeded to participate in a diversionary engagement while Ultra Magnus and [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] contacted the indigenous sentient life who communicated entirely in melody. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

Detecting an aberrant semaphore on a Quintesson frequency, Perceptor allocated the mission to Sky-Lynx, Blaster and [[Outback (G1)|Outback]]. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}} He later oversaw the installation of a new power core on Cybertron. Not long after this occurrence, Galvatron unleashed a [[Dweller|grotesque monstrosity]] with the ability to metamorphose Transformers into energy vampires. Perceptor not only formulated a remedy involving the infusing of a plethora of energy, but was able to effect the catharsis of the Dweller from Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}} He was equivalently successful in restoring Ultra Magnus, Rodimus, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to their mechanoid forms after they were transplanted into organic bodies. {{storylink|Only Human}}

[[Image:PerceptorNijika01.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Memoirs of a tiny alien robot geisha with a male alien robot's transplanted brain]]
During the instatement of another power generator, Perceptor expressed a desire for an increase in the Dinobots' brainpower, to which Grimlock responded with an aggressive exclamation regarding his fist and Perceptor's cranium. Malfunctions caused by strange energy emanating from the generator resulted in Grimlock's intelligence being increased manifold, outstripping even Perceptor's own acumen. The Autobots journeyed to Unicron's skull in orbit around Cybertron, where they were incapacitated by [[anti-electron]]s. Providentially, Grimlock was able to construct a brigade of [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s to salvage the situation. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

During one of his final known excursions with Rodimus, Perceptor plummeted onto an [[Zamojin (planet)|alien world]] in a state of [[transformation paralysis]]. What's worse, his [[universal emulator]] was taken from his body and transplanted into the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] construct called [[Nijika]], which resulted in Perceptor's consciousness taking up residence within that form. All things considered, he took it quite well, and his alterations to the emulator resulted in the Quintessons inadvertently extricating the world from its incarceration. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
Alongside several other Autobots, Perceptor tried and failed to defend Yokohama from an attack by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}} He later came with [[Kenji]], [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] to an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean, where they were supposed to meet some other Autobots. They soon found that the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] had captured their friends and were using the island as a build site for the humongous [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. By magnifying one of Hound's holograms through Perceptor's lens, the Autobots tricked Trypticon into attacking a fake [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and falling into the ocean. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''Victory'' cartoon=====
[[Image:Minerva victory.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Two are red, two have shoulder-mounted weapons, and two have weird ears. They '''almost''' have so much in common!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Masaharu Satō]] (Japanese)}}

Perceptor, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Minerva (Masterforce)|Minerva]] were summoned, called forth, or otherwise sought out by [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] to save, preserve, and defend the life of the critically damaged and weakened [[Ginrai]]. They succeeded, converting the former [[transtector]] into the mighty [[Victory Leo]]. {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} {{storylink|Fight!! Victory Leo}} {{storylink|Awaken! Victory Leo}} {{storylink|The Tide Is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification}} {{storylink|Jean - Defend the Campus!!}}
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=====''G-2'' story pages=====
[[Image:G2StoryPageWheeljackPerceptor1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Look at him, all tiny back there.]]
Perceptor, along with Wheeljack and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], discovered [[Reconfiguration Matrix|new properties]] of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] which allowed Optimus Prime to revive himself as Laser-Rod Optimus Prime subsequent to a crushing defeat by Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 4}}
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=====''15 Go! Go!''=====
[[Image:TGGPerceptor1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The doctor is in...sane.]]
Sent to gather data on Perceptor, [[Teletraan 15]] found him giggling creepily over a microchip and telling it that it was time for its check-up.

[[Image:TGGPerceptor2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Wheeee!]]
As she recoiled in horror, Perceptor's tone became clinical and, retracting his faceplate, he demanded that she identify herself. After Teletraan 15 recorded her notes on the Autobot scientist, he transformed into his seldom-seen mobile battle mode and took her for a ride...whether she wanted it or not. {{storylink|Perceptor Volume}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
After the [[Autobot]]s' first battle with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Perceptor assisted in repairing the wounded. Later, he was left behind when the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] departed. With his other comrades on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Perceptor underwent stasis hibernation till new energy sources were detected on the planet. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6|Battle Lines #6}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
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[[Image:TheSmeltingPool-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Oh, you mean we're drawing a mouth on him, and we shouldn't color his face like he has his toy's [[mouthplate]]? Well, crap.]]
On Cybertron, Perceptor was often considered an officer or otherwise highly ranked personage by other Cybertronic life forms in the vicinity, inspiring in the aforementioned others a tendency to view him as a "commander" of a [[Cybertron Seven|faction of Autobots]] who engaged in armed conflict against localized enemy forces. The Autobot communications officer, heretofore known as "Blaster", would routinely cause superfluous amounts of mischief for Perceptor, largely due to the former's overdeveloped anti-hero circuitry. Annoyingly, this endeared Blaster to their shared peers more so than to Perceptor, despite Perceptor's rational decision-making and refusal to risk lives unnecessarily. A pertinent example, if we were to belabor the matter, would be when Blaster felt irrational concern over the unreliable Autobot scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]. Despite the obvious danger and the expendability of Scrounge, Blaster's utilization of charisma and other personality-based social tools were able to persuade Perceptor's team to search [[Polyhex]] for him. Perceptor warned of the futility of such actions, and, true to the probabilities calculated, Scrounge was not located. Blaster would predictably leave to find Scrounge on his own, returning later to report that Scrounge had sacrificed himself to bring news of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s apparent survival, somewhere on a planet called [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[Image:AerialbotsoverAmerica-soswearsCircuitBreaker.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Apparently, Optimus Prime has some "Collection Competition"]]
Perceptor remained in the position of commander until such a point as the aforementioned combat unit, or the surviving portions thereof, crossed the multidimensional warp system for transport, otherwise known as the space bridge, to join the forces based on the planetary body known to the overwhelming majority of those of his species who had shifted their operations to its locality as Earth. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Perceptor's band was immediately spotted by a squadron of airborne Decepticons, but it seemed, at least on a superficial level not readily able to withstand a more critical analysis, that the Decepticons were more generally annoyed than willing to engage in combat, and thusly departed. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

The dubious function of counter-Autobot measures was instead transferred to a team of battle-acclimated natives, known amongst themselves as the anti-Transformers task force known as [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. These ruffians were led by a [[human]] female who was able to levitate herself off of the ground using a patchwork coating of circuitry, in a surprising lack of modesty, if one must dwell on such matters. Suffice to say, this [[Circuit Breaker]] was able to disable Perceptor and his fellow Autobots through the release of atomic micro-batteries at a 300,000-volt blast of electricity, which short-circuited them succinctly. The removal of Perceptor's face was subsequent, and it and the faces of his compatriots were hung up on a vertical surface, or wall, while his body was experimented on for educational purposes, admirably enough. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Perceptor would remain in such a sorry state for a short period of time, up until his services were needed, in conjunction with that of his fellow captors, to be assembled into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|mega robot designed specifically to counter a targeted duo of Decepticons]] until such a time that services had been rendered, thus guaranteeing their freedom. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

[[Image:FallenAngel-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|That's one microscope you don't want to look in the wrong way.]]
''Perceptor and his Autobots were being directed towards the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the Autobots' headquarters, by an Autobot daydreamer designated "[[Skids (G1)|Skids]]," when suddenly Skids disappeared in a flash of light and sound, leaving nothing but a charred area of organic floor surfacing where he had stood previously. To make matters worse, that is to say unfavorably ranked versus other incidents along a spectrum of agreeableness, Perceptor's band of Autobots was soon under attack by a strange and powerful Decepticon named [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Despite Perceptor's rare usage of his tank alternate form, alongside his peer [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]'s similar mode, the two were responded to in kind and found themselves summarily removed from battle capability, that is to say, consciousness.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}

''Rescued from destruction by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's group, regrettably still sans Skids, finally traversed the remaining distance between their arrival coordinates and the Ark, where the Autobots there were surprised to hear of Galvatron's return to their chronal locality. Perceptor attempted, valiantly, to explain to [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] that their surprise was without merit, but in a characteristically erudite fashion that left the simple-minded relic dumbfounded. But it was soon Perceptor's opportunity to be dumbfounded as it was learned that Optimus Prime had recently perished, his body found in tatters, no doubt the work of the Decepticons. A [[Transformer funerary practices|funeral]] was, indeed, called for in due course, and the Earthbound Autobots felt that their late commander would have wanted to be buried according to the customs of Earth's dominant simian life form. Blaster, in a rare moment of propriety, quietly expressed his misgivings about this approach to Perceptor, who quietly agreed with his colleague that this method of burial was crude. Their complaints were soon rendered moot, as before their eyes Optimus Prime materialized, no worse for wear, and revealed his death had been but a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}'

''Immediately after Optimus Prime's death had been declared a hoax,'' the Autobots' legendary Earthbound commander left with the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] on a mission of medium importance and had returned in less than satisfactory condition. As Perceptor and the other functioning Autobots looked on, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] failed, despite his best efforts as the Autobots' chief medical officer, to revive him, and Optimus Prime was declared deceased, that is, nonfunctional. Perceptor, though a newcomer to the Earthen stage of the Cybertronian wars, was selected to deliver Optimus Prime's eulogy before their late commander's inert chassis was ejected into the void surrounding their new home planet, via a rocket-powered funereal containment unit. Adjacent within the chronal dimension, a human intruder was able to repurpose the Ark's defensive instruments against the mourning Autobots, and destructive tools of various forms turned themselves on their makers. Perceptor, acting with regards to the long term, forbid the Autobots from responding in kind, noting that were the Ark to suffer damage, the Autobots would be unable to repair their home to the tolerances required to return them to their original planet. Ratchet, who had neglected to appear at Optimus Prime's funeral, was capable enough to disable the threat from within the Ark. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

[[Image:Democracykingofthehill.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Why are you running things, Perceptor? You just got here!]]
With Optimus Prime deceased, it became pertinent for the Autobots to congregate and [[democracy|deliberate]] on a replacement for his managerial position, a crucial task for which Perceptor summoned high-ranking representatives. The proceedings were according to plan until, with reckless abandon, the brutish commander of the Dinobots, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], interrupted and threw the process into disarray. Grimlock carried no positive feelings about Optimus Prime's leadership style, and the Dinobot commander implied he would prefer to take his post by force, but Perceptor, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] cut short his charade with a verbal assault. However, following a siege orchestrated by the massive but articulate Decepticon [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Perceptor had altered his initial position, having seen Grimlock's selflessness and leadership in battle against their opponent. The Autobots hailed Grimlock as their new commander. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

[[Image:DarkStar-PerceptorTentakil.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Fangirls, you can stop squeeing right now. We can hear you through the Internet.]]
After suffering through months of Grimlock's actual leadership style, Perceptor once again changed his assessment; moreso, he had decided that, in fact, Blaster would make the perfect replacement for their thuggish Dinobot leader, despite his appraisal of Blaster's strategic deficiencies back on Cybertron. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Regardless of such trivialities, Optimus Prime himself returned to command, and Perceptor was next seen suffering from defective circuits in the Arctic, preventing him from detecting the presence of the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] of the [[Tentakil (G1)|multipod variety]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}} He was later listed as deactivated for a somewhat extended period of time, by human standards if not by those of his species, by the opposing faction (as judged by an outside observer who insists on a binary classification system) as a result of the [[Underbase]] conflict, so named for the goal of the conflict, a legendary storehouse of Cybertronic knowledge. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
In a parallel junction of quantum-temporal values, Perceptor aided his fellow residents of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in the initiation of combat proceedings against unwanted [[Quintesson]] visitors possessing acutely nefarious intent. Unfortunately, said combat proceedings proved to be incapable of properly sustaining the necessary level of applied force to rebuke and rebuff the forward progress of the invading hostile xeno-biological entities, leading to a cessation of proper operating status for Perceptor and several of his Autobot co-actors. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

One solar-terrestrial revolution cycle later, Perceptor again responded to the presence of hostile activities when an Autobot interstellar transport shuttle made a sudden and disastrous relocation from space to earth at velocities far exceeding safety protocols. At the shuttle's location, Perceptor fell into a paradoxical situation necessitating that the Autobots save their commander [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] from his own disparate mental status. {{storylink|White Fire}}

====''Generation 2''====
Perceptor did not engage in random fisticuffs and altercations with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]], for that would most emphatically be in a milieu of activity not of his preference. Alternatively, he participated in an expedition of a scientific nature to the lunar orbiting body of [[J'asik]] to determine what nefarious entity had structurally destabilized the populace at a molecular level. His findings unveiled astonishing and almost inarticulable obfuscations from deep in the Cybertronian past. {{storylink|Swarm (issue)|Swarm}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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Twenty-one chronological solar intervals subsequent to the ultimate conflict on the cosmological body commonly referred to as [[Klo]], Perceptor was operational on Cybertron. He ably provided assistance to the [[Wrecker]]s special operations team as they rebelled against the explicit orders issued by Optimus Prime and performed a non-lethal siege-breaking manoeuvre within the [[Pax Cybertronia Decommissioning Depot]] located in the polity of [[Kalis]], necessitating the defusing of a [[Warbird|Type-K Warbird ballistic missile]] and its cobalt-60 warhead through the issue of an emergency stand-down protocol code, which he readily supplied. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}

Postliminary to the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s return from his sojourn to the planet [[Nebulos]], the temporary Autobot commander Hot Rod ordered Perceptor to interrogate him concerning his experiences during the span of his time away, not least with regard to the restoration of his transformative abilities. Grievously, the tergiversating Grimlock seized upon this circumstance as an opportunity to upload the nefarious resurrected Decepticon villain [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]] into Perceptor's personal infrastructure, supplanting his [[CNA]] and functionally overwriting his core programming into that of a Decepticon. Subsequently, the now-morally compromised former resistance cell leader issued a most sinister indication to the inattentive penal custodian [[Kick-Off (G1)|Kick-Off]] that he could, in all safety, facilitate Perceptor's egress from his current confinement. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}}

The former [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] commander put Perceptor to work on the construction of a considerably upscaled version of the Gene Key in the vicinity of the [[Sonic Canyons]], with the calamitous intent of utilizing the unique properties of the canyons to propagate the Key's CNA-overwriting signal across all of Cybertron, facilitating the forced conversion of every Autobot on the planet. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} As Perceptor put his talents to use in the creation of the Key, Scorponok aggrandized about his role in the ultimate unification of the Transformer race under the Decepticon banner, closing the rift in [[Primus]]'s grand plan that he perceived to have developed due to the incitement and prolongation of the Cybertronian civil war. Perceptor offers the opinion that, with chaos being the natural order of things, perhaps the conflict was ''part'' of Primus's design. Scorponok was forced to repress a sudden swell of rage at the thought of his plan being questioned, as Perceptor observed, without interrupting his work. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}}

Perceptor announced another delay in the successful completion and activation of the Key, citing a minor technical difficulty. The statement infuriated Scorponok enough to forcefully remove [[Roadblock (G2)|Roadblock]] from his immediate vicinity in a pique of anger, sending the hapless Decepticon lackey plummeting into the depths of the canyons. Scorponok was not impeded in his ranting, as the other Decepticons in the area observed with silent concern, until Grimlock unexpectedly arrived via [[Sky-sled]] and engaged the would-be conqueror in battle. Gaining a distinct tactical advantage over Grimlock, Scorponok ordered Perceptor to activate the Gene Key, while continuing to pontificate to the Dinobot about the true unification of Cybertron and his role in it. Much to Scorponok's astonishment, however, the Key's effect caused a regression of the alterations that had already been individually performed on various Autobots, restoring them to their original personalities!

It was revealed that Grimlock had merely demonstrated the existence of the Gene Key to Perceptor, choosing not to actually utilize its full capability upon him. Thus, Perceptor's CNA had not been overwritten, allowing the scientist to serve as Grimlock's "inside man" so that he could actually sabotage the larger Key, foiling Scorponok's scheme. Scorponok prepared to turn on Perceptor, but Grimlock was joined by his fellow Dinobots in striking back at Scorponok. With their temporary commander's plans reduced to a shambles, the remaining Decepticons opted for a discretionary withdrawal, leaving Perceptor behind to bear witness as Grimlock dislodged Scorponok and himself from the bridge over the Sonic Canyons, the two warriors grappling as they plummeted into the murky depths. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

===3H comics===
[[Image:Skidswreckers2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Rodimus, a cursory evaluation of Decepticon capability indicates a distinct tactical deficiency! ...it's you."]]
Perceptor counseled [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] against making a leadership decision that, when one considers both the opinions of observers that are generally regarded as wise, to such an extent as observers with finite capacity for knowledge can comprehend the infinite, and the final results of the decision in question, could be regarded as less than optimal.

Knowing the commander in question, many of those reading this documentation may surmise the result... {{storylink|Betrayal}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' comics===
[[Image:AgeofWrath3-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|You should see me when I'm ''not'' on steroids!]]
Perceptor was again held to be an officer or leader, a position he occupied with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], among a group of underground Autobots on Cybertron after the unexpected return of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who had disappeared along with Optimus Prime many years ago in an early [[space bridge]] test, commanding the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], an army of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]-form drones. The combat efficiency of these Air Warriors, as they were also known, led to a Decepticon conquest of Cybertron, as well as the enslavement of many Autobots. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}} During this period, Perceptor theorized that if Megatron had survived the space bridge explosion, one could logically conclude that Optimus Prime also survived. At [[Iacon Command]], Perceptor designed and built a [[Dimensional Interface Assembly|device]] intended to locate Optimus Prime. Before a proper test of the device could be conducted, Perceptor's group managed to capture an Air Warrior, with the intentions of examining its systems with the hope of finding an effective counter measure against the drones. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3}}

[[Image:BrothersBurden-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Perceptor use small words for dumb friends.]]
Millions of years after the aforementioned events, Perceptor again allied with a group of Autobots who opposed the oppressive regime of the Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], but these activities were covert in nature and he publicly remained a respected Autobot scientist. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} He presented evidence of Shockwave's unorthodox experiments on various Transformers, as well as the fact that Cybertron's spatial coordinates seemed to have changed, to the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]]. The High Council was unwilling to take any constitutional action against Shockwave, over feelings of gratitude for his assistance in restoring the peace, even after they were verbally accosted by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Ultimately, any censure or movement against Shockwave was discontinued due to a rampage on the part of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} After Optimus Prime escaped custody and united the various resistance movements, Perceptor participated in the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]'s offensive against [[Shockwave's Tower|Shockwave's fortifications]] within Hub Capital Iacon. He also helped to repair [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], commander of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], despite the latter's well known bias against intellectuals. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
In the year 1985, Perceptor and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] hastily took off for [[Earth]] in an starship poorly-suited for interstellar travel, despite Perceptor's protests. Upon arrival, they unsurprisingly crashed, landing in the forests of [[Oregon]] near [[Mount St. Hilary]]. They were discovered there by a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team led by [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]]. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}

{{note|Due to Dreamwave's bankruptcy, Blaster and Perceptor's motivations for coming to Earth—and pretty much anything else—were never revealed.}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[Image:JoevsTFII1-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You never see him do this in any of the slashfic.]]
Perceptor accompanied [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] to [[Teletran 3]], where he providing covering fire for Magnus and captured [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] with [[energon chains]]. He then tapped into Teletran 3 and learned that it had transported a random number of Cybertronians into various points in [[Earth]]'s timeline, which would cause a temporal feedback that would destroy the planet unless they were retrieved. Thankfully, [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] were happy to save their planet, and Perceptor operated Teletran 3 to send them after the missing Transformers. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} After that, all he could do was wait inside the slowly dying force field erected around Teletran 3. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}} Unfortunately, the field went down before all the rescue teams had returned, and the Autobots were captured by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who taunted Perceptor as he allowed his Earth-destruction scenario to play out. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} It was not to be, however, as the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] were retrieved from Earth's distant past and ripped Shockwave's forces apart, saving Perceptor and the other prisoners. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

Some time later, Perceptor was sent to [[Area 52 (G1)|Area 52]] on Earth to oversee the decommissioning of Cybertronian technology along with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. Before he had time to do much other than greet [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] and deliver a message from Optimus Prime, the facility came under attack by Cobra, and Perceptor had to help fight them off. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} Bumblebee went missing during the battle, and the Autobots followed his [[energy signature]] to the lowest areas of Area 52, only to find the head of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], deactivated two years earlier. Perceptor was outraged that the humans had been experimenting with something so dangerous, but [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] insisted that he had been completely unaware. As it turned out, Megatron's remains had been used to make the dangerous and hostile [[Serpentor|Serpent Organic Robot]], who forced the [[G.I. Joe battle mech|Joes' mech suits]] to fight against Perceptor and the other Autobots before warping to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

The Autobots and Joes followed him, and Perceptor called [[Capitol City]] for reinforcements before discovering the movement signals of several [[cannibalizer]]s around them. They escaped from the monstrosities, only to run straight into Serpent O.R.'s newly recruited Decepticon army, who captured them before Perceptor's reinforcements had time to arrive. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} They were eventually freed thanks to [[Snake-Eyes]]'s ninja tricks. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} While fighting their way out of the Decepticon base, the Autobots learned that Serpent O.R. had also captured Optimus Prime, and they went to rescue him. When they arrived, Serpent O.R.'s body had been transformed by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and was now being controlled by [[Cobra Commander]]. The Cobra leader used his tentacles to smash Perceptor's shoulder to pieces, and with a cry of "Goodness!", the scientist was taken out of action. After Cobra Commander was defeated by Hawk, Perceptor listened to [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] tell funny stories about [[Barbecue]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
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In the earliest days of the war, Perceptor was part of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s science team when they were sent to search the former location of the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]] for signs of [[energon]]. His colleague [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] believed something to be living in the crater, but Perceptor assured him the odds of life existing in the high-pressure underground environment were very low. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}} When they discovered a lake of energon in the caves, Perceptor found unstable particle anomalies within it, and indeed something proved to be very wrong when Ratchet fell in and was turned into a growling beast who mindlessly attacked Perceptor. He calmed down, but the team was in turn attacked by actual monsters who against Perceptor's earlier conclusion were native to the tunnels. Fleeing to another cave, the scientists stumbled onto the dormant form of a [[Trypticon (G1)|much larger monster]], seemingly sealed away since ancient times. {{storylink|Underworld (IDW)|Underworld}} After reporting their findings to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]], Perceptor shared some new low odds with Ratchet—this time, the odds of their survival if the giant monster was to wake up. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}}

Perceptor later served on the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]], acting as a peer to acting-commander [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. He appeared to know [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] of old, and helped him with his investigation. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[Image:SpotlightBlaster Perceptor whitestatic.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Cut the crap, Perceptor, and just get the cable back up!]]
He later transferred aboard the ''[[Ark-17]]'', along with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and others in a mission to rescue an insane [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] from [[Tsiehshi]]. Perceptor voiced the general consensus of those who had embarked upon the voyage to attempt to dissuade Springer of the less than optimal, considering resource allotment, military operation he had accepted. {{storylink|Spotlight: Kup}}

Kup was eventually rescued and taken to [[Kimia Facility]] where Perceptor and the scientists there helped repair Kup using [[Pretender]] technology. Overseeing the operation, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] also had Perceptor secretly install subroutines into Kup that would allow Prowl to have control over the old codger. Though Perceptor opposed this, he followed his orders. Perceptor also was assigned to Kup's unit to keep a supply of [[cy-gar]]s handy to keep Kup sane. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15#Everything in Its Right Place|Everything in Its Right Place}}

[[Image:LostNFound-brainiac.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"...half naked..."]]
Perceptor later accompanied Kup on a mission to rescue some captured [[Wrecker]]s and was badly injured during the operation, but was saved by [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Drift}} After healing from his injuries, Perceptor decided to make some upgrades to his body, making him more useful as a warrior. He gave himself a [[adamant crystal|near-impervious]] breastplate, aiming arm stabilizers and a monocle-like targeting optic. He demonstrated these to great effect, taking out [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] in one blast during a rescue of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15#Lost & Found|Lost & Found}}

Sporting a decidedly dour demeanor, Perceptor obtained a modicum of prominence on Kup's team. Perceptor opted to become more directly involved in deeply discomfiting the Decepticons... until their inopportune crash-landing on Cybertron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 5|All Hail Megatron #5}} When some [[Insecticon swarm|swarms of Insecticons]] made an appearance, he once again displayed his disturbing targeting proficiency, inflicting immediate and conclusive damage on one scout with only minimal effort. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}}

[[Image:AHM8-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|300px|IDW Transformers drinking game: Take a sip for every panel of Perceptor shooting things while looking bad ass.]]
Later, when the Autobots fled from the Swarm, they had planted some explosive charges to several bridges in order to cut off their pursuers. When they passed one of the bridges, Kup ordered Perceptor to shoot the charges, which he did with two small hand-blasters. However, he was taken out by a dart fired off by a Swarm (who got blasted for its effort). {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}} He was soon back on his feet, helping the other Autobots set up a defensive turret at their base. This saddened Ratchet, who would rather have had the "old" Perceptor help him and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] repair Optimus Prime. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 9|All Hail Megatron #9}} After almost getting overrun by the Swarm, Perceptor and the other Autobots were rescued by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who carried them all to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}}

Perceptor was still by Kup's side three years later, by which time both of them had joined the [[Wrecker]]s. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

When they stumbled upon the injured former Wrecker [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], Perceptor checked up on him and found a [[deterrence chip]] embedded in his skull. He soon had to switch mindsets from scientist to sniper again, though, as the Wreckers were sent to liberate [[Garrus-9]] from [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s clutches. During the initial attack, Perceptor shot down Decepticon jets while hanging upside-down from the Autobots' drop pod. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers2 Perceptor Sniping.jpg|left|thumb|200px|*sip*]]
After their drop pod had crash-landed inside Garrus-9, Perceptor and his team found themselves surrounded by Decepticons and confronting Overlord himself. Overlord killed [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]] right in front of them and told the Wreckers to surrender. Perceptor calmly ordered [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] to protect the stowaway [[Verity Carlo]], while he, [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]], and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] launched themselves at the Decepticon. Overlord easily thrashed all of them, and upon hearing that there were Wreckers in another part of Garrus-9, offered freedom to any other Decepticon who brought him the head of a Wrecker. The Wreckers beat a hasty retreat as a mob of Decepticons started after them, and Perceptor managed to delay them by sniping and detonating a spare fuel tank they had brought along.

Perceptor and Topspin had to take a moment to deal with a shaken Ironfist’s anxiety over Rotorstorm’s death, then set to finding their main objective; [[Aequitas]]. Perceptor located the chamber in which it was housed and a ravaged [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], who had been made into a "living lock pick" for the door. Perceptor had the access codes and got everyone in, revealing Aequitas to them. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

Perceptor explained what Aequitas was to the others, and he quickly set to work on trying to find an access terminal for it. When he finally did locate it, he discovered a problem; Aequitas was protected by a “suicide lock”. Perceptor told the others that someone had to willingly donate their spark to bypass it, and it couldn’t be him, as he was the only one who could operate the supercomputer. After some argument, Ironfist agreed to be the sacrifice, only to be beaten to the punch by Topspin. With Topspin’s death, Perceptor gained access to Aequitas’ system. He copied the hard drive and uploaded it into Ironfist for safekeeping. As Decepticons began to break through the chamber’s door, Perceptor pointed out he could kill them all by triggering their deterrence chips through Aequitas.

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers5- Ironfist Perceptor Verity.jpg|right|250px|thumb|And now you have alcohol poisoning.]]
Pyro and Verity were against this, as it meant Impactor would die as well, but Perceptor denied Verity a vote and looked to Ironfist for the tie-breaker. Ironfist, having learned the truth of Impactor’s crimes from the Aequitas upload, glumly cast his lot in with Perceptor. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}

Verity continued to argue against it, arguing that the Wreckers as idealized by Ironfist would never take the easy way out. Perceptor changed his mind, deciding that Verity was right and they’d simply fight their way out. Pyro volunteered to stay behind and buy them time to escape, and once the door was breached, Perceptor and Ironfist slipped by the Decepticons. At Ironfist’s prompting, they headed to Garrus-9’s armory.

Shortly thereafter, Perceptor and the others arrived outside, where the remaining Wreckers were fighting Overlord. As the Decepticon held Springer up with one arm, Perceptor sniped his hand off, forcing him to drop the Wreckers’ leader. But Overlord managed to tear Springer’s face off and blast Perceptor into unconsciousness before finally being defeated by Ironfist, Verity, and the revived Impactor. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

After the liberation of Garrus-9, Perceptor resumed working at Kimia for a while. Alongside [[Xaaron]], he would later rejoin the main Autobot force as it headed towards Cybertron on board Omega Supreme. Together with Ratchet, he scanned a surrendered [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] for any hidden weapons or bombs, but found nothing. Ratchet was worried about an old legend that their prisoner had the ability to draw [[antimatter]] from [[black hole]]s, but Perceptor dismissed this as "stupid" and deemed Megatron safe. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1}}

During the Autobots' battle with [[D-Void]] on Cybertron, Optimus Prime used the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and [[Vector Sigma]] to "reset" the entire planet into a primordial state, an event that probably even Perceptor couldn't explain. Once it was all over, Prime had Perceptor and [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] examine the core of the Matrix, which had been split in two in the process. Together, they found that the artifact was a complex synthetic structure, designed to be split open to reveal a message from the ancient [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Along with this message was a star map, which the Autobots assumed showed the way to [[Cyberutopia]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}

Hoping to find the Knights of Cybertron using the Matrix map, Rodimus asked for any willing Autobots to join him on the ''[[Lost Light]]''. Perceptor was among those who volunteered, but an explosion during launch caused the ship to [[quantum jump]] to an unknown point in space. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} As the crew set the ''Lost Light'' down on a nearby planet, Perceptor worked with [[Brainstorm]] to inspect and repair its [[quantum generator]]s. They found [[Ore]] jammed into one of them, but Perceptor didn't want to make an official statement until he had done numerous tests. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} Later, a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] was unleashed aboard the Lost Light. Rodimus cornered it by an engine block and ordered Perceptor to quantum jump, mashing the Sparkeater into the quantum generator. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}}

Perceptor attended an award ceremony for [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], Brainstorm and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] after they'd heroically repaired a hull breach. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} Shortly thereafter he was sent on a scavenging mission to the planet [[Deimus]], but the shuttle ended up crashing and causing overheating coils to melt his legs into the floor (or the ceiling, since the craft ended up upside down). When his crewmate [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] ran into an illusions of [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], Megatron, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]], [[Sixshot]] and [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] on the surface of the planet, Perceptor theorized that Deimus was protected by a [[phobia shield]], a device that caused Transformers to see their worst fears. As they were attacked by an illusory [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], Hoist carried Perceptor to safety before knocking him unconscious to keep the phobia shield from accessing his mind. {{storylink|The Waiting Game}}

[[File:MtMtE13 - Perceptor.jpg|thumb|left|240px|He gives Swerve a taste of his own medicine.]]
While attending [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]'s [[Act of Affiliation]] ceremony, Perceptor got word that Ore had mysteriously come back to life. Worried that the quantum generators might trigger another random jump if he panicked, he advised that they avoid telling Ore about his condition for the time being. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} In an attempt to repair the damage to the psychiatrist [[Rung]]'s brain, [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] gathered Perceptor, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Siren]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and Sunstreaker together in [[Swerve's bar]] to tell a story, indicating that they had all shared an adventure at some point in the past. The attempt was unsuccessful, possibly due to the overbearing volume of Siren's voice. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} Perceptor then participated in the battle with a rogue group of Decepticons discovered on [[Temptoria]]. {{storylink|Before & After}} At one point he helpfully explained to a curious Swerve why the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s initial disappearance looked like an explosion from the outside, but Swerve didn't understand a word of it. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}}

Having found that it was impossible to copy or even memorize the star map within the Matrix, Perceptor reported his discovery to Rodimus, who much to his annoyance forced him use layman's terms. Their conversation was cut short when the alarm alerted them that somehow Overlord was loose on their ship, causing both Autobots to rush into action. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

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==Games==
===The Transformers (PS2)===
{{note|Perceptor is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1toy-Perceptor.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Because it's easier to see small things when you have a giant laser cannon aiming at them.]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Autobot, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''39'''
**''Accessories:'' [[concussion weapon|Concussion rifle]], missile launcher, 3 missiles

:Formerly a [[Micro Change|Microchange]] MC-20 Micro Scope, Perceptor transforms into a predominantly red, functional microscope. His magnification is limited to 14X<ref>Perceptor's [[instructions]].</ref> due to the relatively crude nature of his lens. In robot mode, Perceptor is armed with a red "Concussion Rifle" and a spring-loaded rocket launcher that can fire one of three red missile-shaped projectiles(functional only in the Takara release).

:A holdover from his Microchange origins, Perceptor can also transform into a 'tank' mode.

:The Japanese version does ''not'' launch missiles from the scope, despite what some sources say.

:There is an odd variant of this toy: some have a more golden-hued chrome than the normal silver. This is not a very common variant.

:The mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Perceptor/perceptor.htm More information on Perceptor at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
*'''Cybertron Perceptor''' (Transformers Collection, Japan 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TFC-19'''
: Perceptor was [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] in Japan as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line.
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===Classics===
[[Image:ClassicsLOCPerceptor toy.jpg|right|175px|thumb|"I will blow up your whole city. For science."]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Legends, 2006)

:Available as part of the first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'', Perceptor is a [[redeco]] of the ''Legends of Cybertron'' [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. He transforms into a BTR-90 armored personnel carrier with a large missile/laser cannon/microscope/telescope. By the looks of this rather agressive form, Perceptor seems to take a more battle-worthy look.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsPerceptor/perceptor.htm More information on ''Classics'' Perceptor at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008-Perceptorreissue.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Free him from his prison, so that he may think ''outside'' the box!]]
*'''Perceptor''' (2009)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''
**''Accessories'': Concussion rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles

:Hasbro did their own reissue of Perceptor as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' line]]. The [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] was issued in a box with an opening front cover and advertised as a "Commemorative Edition", much like the earlier Soundwave and the Insecticons (which were released at the same time as Perceptor).

:Strangely, the spring of the missile launcher was not weakened like most Generation 1 toys, but were straight-out omitted from the gun. This makes the missiles totally useless, because they don't even clip into the gun.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010toy-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|300px| Thank you [[Aaron Archer|Aaron]], and your love of Perceptor!]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Deluxe, 2011)

:Part of the sixth wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], Perceptor is based on a combination of ''Generation 1'' Perceptor and [[Perceptor (Animated)|''Animated'' Perceptor]]. His alternate mode is a generic "scientific expedition" vehicle with the front half resembling a modern off-road vehicle similar to a [[Wikipedia:Land Rover Defender|Land Rover Defender]] or a [[Wikipedia:Jeep Commander|Jeep Commander]]. The rear section features treads instead of wheels, making it a half-track vehicle (which isn't actually produced anymore).

[[Image:PerceptorHasbroStock.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Lack of G1 chrome was deemed "not nerdy enough".]]
:The gun on top of his truck mode can also be turned into a small microscope in a nod to his original toy's alt mode. His license plate reads "MR 51409", the exact significance of which is not yet known (though it might have something to do with the possible birth date of [[Bill Rawley]]'s daughter). In addition, Perceptor has some [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] parts, which are kind of unusual for a mainline Hasbro toy. The chromed dials on his forearms feature bars compatible with [[C joint]] accessories. Like all ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[subline imprint]] figures, Perceptor has a [[rubsign]], which is located behind a translucent door on his chest that can be opened. His hands are compatible with [[5mm post]]s, such as the ones on the guns of his original toy.

:The [[instructions]] incorrectly tell you to position the feet horizontally in vehicle mode, which causes them to press against his knees and prevent the vehicle mode from tabbing correctly in numerous places, when they are meant to be positioned vertically and rest against the trunk. Strangely, the correct position can be seen in the numerous steps depicting the underside of the vehicle, but it immediately switches to the incorrect position on the steps concerning the feet. Additionally, [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts a considerably different Perceptor than the final product. The photos show him having silver [[paint operation]]s on his upper legs and inner forearms, but said parts appear to be made of [[unpaintable plastic]], rather understandably causing the paint operations to be dropped. Additionally, the shoulder laser, chest, and arm knobs sport silver paint rather than chrome.

:According to Hasbro back at [[BotCon 2010]], the toy was planned to eventually be retooled into [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], using a new head that looks like Perceptor's original toy head.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Perceptor/perceptor.htm More information on ''Reveal the Shield'' Perceptor at TFU.info]''
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===United===
[[Image:Unitedtoy-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Maybe my [[C joint]]s will work!]]
*'''Autobot Perceptor''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-15'''

:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Autobot Perceptor features several differences from his Hasbro ''Transformers'' (2010 toyline) counterpart, covering his red vehicle panels with metallic red paint, replacing the clear yellow with colorless clear plastic, and adding some additional detailing to his vehicle mode and robot mode. Other notable details are blue translucent paint on the eyes, as well as silver detailing on his chest. As with all ''United'' versions of the ''Transformers'' (2010) toys, Perceptor lacks a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], replacing it with a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot sigil. Surprisingly, he lacks any of the chrome from the Hasbro release, leaving those corresponding parts either painted silver or unpainted light gray plastic.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[Image:Decoy Perceptor.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Red and rubbery with science!]]
*'''Perceptor #30''' (1987)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Perceptor/perceptor.htm More information on decoy Perceptor at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:HOC Perceptor.jpg|right|200px|thumb|What's the deal with corn nuts?]]
*'''Perceptor''' (2002)

:''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' Perceptor is a non-transforming three-inch tall figure. In Japan, he was released [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]''-themed "Act 7" of the line, and came with the rifle necessary to build [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] into Victory Saber.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Perceptor''' (2003)

:Perceptor was released in the fourth wave of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line as a mostly unaltered version of the Perceptor figurine from the Japanese ''Super Collection Figure'' line, though as a HOC he uses the standard "all clear-blue plastic painted over" coloring process to give him light-piped eyes. He was released on a separate card instead of a blindpacked box, and came with the head and sword of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] build-a-figurine.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesperceptorhardshell.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Now competing on "Iron Chemist"]]
*'''Perceptor vs. Hardshell''' (2009)

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Perceptor is a super-cute figure packed versus [[Bombshell (G1)|Hardshell]] as part of the "Generation 1 Series".
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==Notes==
[[File:G1PerceptorProtoColors.jpg|thumb|250px|Perceptor's long-lost fraternal twin, Perceivor.]]
[[Image:GenerationsDeluxe-AMPerceptor.jpg|right|thumb|250px|He couldn't stop at just one.]]
*The initial inspiration for Perceptor came from the anime series [[wikipedia:Armored Trooper Votoms|''Armored Trooper Votoms'']]. [[Shinji Aramaki]], designing toys for Takara at the time, liked the microscope look of the heads of the mecha from that series and applied it in a more literal sense with the Micro Change toy, but his involvement ended at the conceptual stage.
** According to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[OTFCC 2004]], he chose to name the ''Armada'' [[Mini-Con]] combiner robot "[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]" to honor the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] employee who engineered the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Street Action Team]] because that employee was also responsible for engineering the original Perceptor toy. It's ''likely'' this was [[Hideaki Yoke]], given his [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/interview-with-takara-lead-designer-hideaki-yoke-174597/ favorite Transformer is G1 Perceptor], but Archer did not specify at the time. Since Shinji Aramaki was long gone from Takara and directing the animated movie ''Appleseed'' in 2004, though, Occam's razor suggests that Hideaki Yoke engineered both of the Perceptors in question.
*In the animated portion of Perceptor's original toy commercial, he is presented as being quite small, the size a microscope would be in relation to Prime's robot form, and not growing at all, but remaining just as tiny in robot form.
*While the color scheme of the original Perceptor toy was made up for the North American market (the ''[[Microman]] [[Micro Change]]'' toy was black and silver), there was apparently some indecision about its exact layout. A prototype toy in the 1985 U.S. [[catalog]] and Perceptor's own [[package art|box art]] show him with his colors shifted around; compared to the final toy, the prototype's black parts are red, the blue parts are black, and the orange parts are blue. Although the same prototype resurfaced in an early Japanese guidebook for the toyline, Perceptor's only known fictional appearance in this color arrangement is the original, [[Dreamwave]]-colored version of "[[Betrayal]]," the second part of ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Transformers: Enter the Wreckers]]''.
*A Perceptor [[Action Master]] was planned at one point, but apparently went no further than a concept sketch. Unlike some other Action Masters, the art is based solely on the toy, including its faceplate. It has the distinction of carrying on Perceptor's well-armed legacy, with not just one but TWO shoulder-mounted microscope cannons, arm shields, and a large crossbow-like handgun.<ref>''[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]]'', p110</ref>
*Like a lot of other Transformers, Perceptor was never released in the UK.{{fact}} As a result, the Commemorative Edition was the first version sold in the country and was an Amazon exclusive.
*In a rather surprising twist of events, part of this article has been placed on the cover of [[All Hail Megatron issue 15|''All Hail Megatron'' #15]]. The result is a [[micro-continuity]] in which Perceptor reads this Wiki. What is this "fourth wall" you speak of, reader?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Perceptor''' (パーセプター ''Pāseputā'')
*''English:'' '''Doctor Baster''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''French:'' '''Percepto''' (Canada)
*''Hebrew:'' '''Taffsán''' (תפסן, "Perceptor")
*''Indonesian:'' '''Perceptor''' (프섶톬 ''Peuseptor'')
*''Italian:'' '''Supervista''' ("Supersight")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Észlelő''' ("Perceptor"), '''Látó''' ("Seer", 1st movie dub)
*''Russian:'' '''Microscope''' (Микроскоп ''Mikroskop'')
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Lovillnik''' (Ловильник, "Catcher")

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Perceptor Perceptor's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Perceptor (G1)

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{{disambig3|Perceptor}}
:''Perceptor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1 Perceptor reissueart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Back off, man. I'm a scientist."]]
'''Perceptor''' is a scientist, one of the most astute minds the whole of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] can offer. He is perpetually seeking to increase knowledge, and his discoveries have repeatedly proven invaluable. Though his specialties lie in metallurgy, electrical engineering, and additional sciences closely concomitant to Transformer physiology, his thirst for knowledge has made him a kind of scientific jack-of-all-trades.

One of Perceptor's most infamous mannerisms is his tendency to engage in verbal communication using scientific terminology. This has the unforeseen result of exasperating and occasionally frustrating his comrades. One might hypothesize that the jovial mechanoid is unaware that not everyone with whom he seeks to communicate shares his extensive vocabulary.

Engaging in physical melee is not his preferred activity. He is content to make his contributions to the Autobot cause in the manner in which he deems sufficient, but will engage in combat if the situation requires. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] often relies on Perceptor's perspicacity, and considers him as inestimable as any of his officers.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Paul Eiding]] (English), [[Ken Shiroyama|Chikao Shiroyama]] (Japanese)|[[Carlos Agosti]] (Spanish), [[Reinhard Brock]] (German), [[Claus Brockmeyer]] (German, The Movie and Generation 2)}}

[[Image:DinobotIsland2-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|buymebuymebuymebuymebuymebuymebuymebuyme]]
Perceptor appeared on [[Earth]] during a period of time occurring after the initial impact of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] into the planet. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}} It is unknown exactly when he had arrived, but the malfunctions he suffered during the [[Cybertonium]] depletion crisis would lead one to conclude that he had been present when the Ark crashed onto prehistoric Earth during the encounter with the [[Nemesis (G1)|Decepticon starship]]. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} When the humans [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Chip Chase]] were investigating the chronal anomalies which plagued the Autobots with visitors from various eras of Earth's past, Perceptor introduced himself to them and offered his expertise as a "''true'' scientist." And then he transformed into a microscope. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[Image:Microbots shrink.JPG|thumb|right|200px|All my tubes and wires and careful notes!]]
During his period of habitation on that planetary body, he experienced a myriad of adventures. Included in that scope were incidents such as reconfiguring his mass ratio to a microscopic scale using the [[transmat reduction beam]] in order to sever the connection of the [[Heart of Cybertron]] to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s body. Upon doing so, he proceeded to dispose of the object by having [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] throw the volatile energy source approximately two thousand feet into the sky and shooting it with his mobile cannon mode. {{storylink|Microbots}}

When Megatron perpetrated an egregious assault on the Autobots' reputation and had them forcibly expelled from their residency on Earth, Perceptor was indubitably among their number. A fortuitous sequence of events allowed the Autobots to return to their former planetary location and extradict the Decepticons from their dominion over the [[human]]s. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} During another adventure, a series of aberrant mechanical malfunctions began afflicting the Autobots. Perceptor was incapable of altering from his microscope configuration, and expeditiously determined that the complication was a depletion of [[Cybertonium]]. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}}

During a constitutional along a seaboard, Perceptor, [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] were assailed by an assortment of Decepticons. Remarkably, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] appeared impervious to damage, and both Perceptor and Seaspray were captured and escorted to the submerged Decepticon headquarters. With the inclusion of Beachcomber, the three Autobots were able to effect an adequate escape and rejoin their cohorts in time to confront the [[Electrum]]-coated Decepticons. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}}

In an endeavor to assist [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], who had run into difficulty on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], one of [[Saturn]]'s attendant moons, Perceptor and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] traversed space in [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Although Omega's energy was depleted by the journey, Perceptor was able to locate a prodigious accumulation of [[energy crystal]]s, with which he subsequently reenergized Omega, allowing them to repel the Decepticon invaders and effect a peregrination back to Earth. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

[[Image:G1 cartoon Perceptor Pencil sword.JPG|left|200px|thumb|The pen...cil is mightier than the sword!]]
On another occasion, Perceptor and an assemblage of Autobots and Decepticons were propelled across the interstellar void by the [[space bridge]], landing on an unexplored world in which Cybertronian lifeforms were minuscule in relation to the immense indigenous population. After a series of alarming endangerments, Perceptor determined that a toy rocket ship possessed by the boy [[Aron (G1)|Aron]], whose abode they had happened into, could be modified to return the Autobots home. {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}} Calamitously, their mode of transport was intercepted by an alien named [[Bosch]], who utilised a mechanism to place the Autobots in a submissive state, intending to barter them for energon. [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] was eventually able to emancipate Perceptor and his fellows with the assistance of the bounty hunter [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]. {{storylink|The Gambler}}

Examining a sample of extraterrestrial matter transported to Earth on [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]'s back, Perceptor was able to ascertain that Cosmos had inadvertently imported [[Morphobot]]s, a genus of robotic flora which consumed mechanical life. His exhortation was sufficient to save Cosmos and the Morphobots were soon dispatched to a more suitable biosphere; however, the sample he had acquired had also propagated to the point where it threatened to consume him along with his laboratory. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

Perceptor's spectrographic analysis of an ore sample determined that the asteroid from which it originated was, in fact, alive. In an unfortunate turn of events, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] had just commanded Omega Supreme to obliterate said asteroid. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} Yet another enterprise took Perceptor to a world inhabited by transforming organic creatures who had been enslaved by the Decepticons. He assisted in liberating the [[Tlalakan]]s, and was subsequently bemused by Bumblebee's notion that they should make a wish on the first stellar object they sighted. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

[[Image:Cosmic Rust Perceptor kick.JPG|thumb|right|200px|I don't believe it! There she goes again! She's tidied up and I can't find anything!]]
He also synthesized a panacea to remedy all corrosion, with the appellation [[corrostop]], and was decorated by the humans for his ingenuity. Megatron also coveted his assistance, but for a dire emergency — the Decepticon had become afflicted by [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] and it transpired that corrostop was the only counteragent. Not content with merely being ameliorated, Megatron exploited Perceptor in a machination to infect the Autobots with Cosmic Rust, and all sources of [[Ingredient X]], an imperative component of corrostop, had been exhausted. Perceptor and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] labored to make the [[matter duplicator]] operational so that more corrostop could be constituted and the Autobots saved. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

Perceptor and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] discovered a disquieting fact — that an aberrant disruption emanating from Cybertron was causing a shift in Earth's orbit, resulting in the planet's imminent collision with the nearest stellar body! The Autobots and Decepticons were forced to collaborate to avoid destruction in the [[Sun]]; however, the Insecticons masticated the space bridge controls, rendering the possibility of its use dubious. With donated components, Perceptor repaired the space bridge and dispatched the amalgamated force to Cybertron to subjugate the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[Image:Rumblevsperceptor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|I can smell the chemicals!]]
Perceptor's actions continued to be of intrinsic strategic import, particularly following the distinct tactical deficiencies during the [[Battle of Autobot City]] that resulted in the expiration of Wheeljack, and pointing out that "gamma waves in this sector of space create marginal navigation probabilities" as the Autobots fled Earth. As a member of Ultra Magnus's company, he was marooned on planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], where he contended with the indigenous race of mechanisms, designated [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. During the decisive battle against [[Unicron]], Perceptor was stationed aboard the Junkion vessel when Unicron crushed it in his grasp, though fortunately was not a casualty of the catastrophe and could later be distinguished celebrating the antagonist's defeasance. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Perceptor had a mission of paramount importance and tasked it to [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. After the Galactic Olympics were disrupted by unknown assailants, he examined some debris but was unable to determine the exact nature of the attackers. He proposed he accompany [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] on an undertaking to investigate the Decepticons, but Rodimus elected to procure [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]'s abetment instead. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Perceptor later valiantly defended Cybertron against Decepticon intrusion. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

The inexplicable resurrection of Optimus Prime led Perceptor and the rest of the Autobots on a mission of retaliation against the [[Quintesson]]s for the supposed termination of a selection of Autobots, including Rodimus Prime. When it transpired that a shuttle Optimus commanded the Autobots fire on in fact contained their still-functioning comrades, Perceptor was all too happy to arrest the ill-fated assault. {{storylink|Dark Awakening}}

[[Image:G1 ForeverIsALongTime Pipes Rodimus Perceptor.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Pipes, I don't care what you call him, please put "Little Pipes" back in your pants!]]
On a second entanglement with the Quintessons, Perceptor was incapacitated early in the conflict and unable to prevent several of his fellow Autobots from traversing a [[Time Window|chronal displacement aperture]] to Cybertron's distant past. Although [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] was an adequate physician, Perceptor regained normal function subsequent to the resolution of the situation. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

After [[Fort Knox]] dematerialized, a preliminary examination by Perceptor of [[energon cube]]s discovered at the locale indicated they were contaminated with [[Dinosaur transform static]]. Further analysis indicated the cubes were of Decepticon manufacture, exonerating the Dinobots and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Tracing the point of origin to [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]], the Autobots located the appropriated architecture and liberated the country from the habitation of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

Perceptor was part of an ambush set for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] when the incorporeal spirit of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] possessed [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} When Wheelie and the [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Spike's immature offspring]] developed curiosity over Ultra Magnus's construction date, they consulted Perceptor, who suggested they scrutinize the [[Hall of Records]], unaware of the endangerment the pair would soon face. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} Investigating another disappearance on the part of Daniel, this time complemented by Grimlock, Perceptor operated a Quintesson contrivance which transposed a rescue party to the domain of [[Menonia]]. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}} While excavating [[isidrite]] in an asteroid belt, a team of Autobots was beleaguered by Decepticons, however as Perceptor observed, Galvatron was wreaking more havoc with his own troops than the Autobots. {{storylink|Webworld}}

[[Image:CarnageCMinor Perceptor microscope.jpg|thumb|left|200px|That's not where you look into a microscope, Hot Spot.]]
Perceptor's calculations later tracked the Decepticons down to a comet, where the blackguards were installing an apparatus to propel it into [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. During the altercation, a [[Harmony|resonance]] of extreme amplitude disrupted proceedings, causing all present to expeditiously descent towards a nearby planetary body named [[Eurythma]]. As the Decepticons prepared to resume hostilities, Perceptor dismantled [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with one discharge of his artillery mode. He proceeded to participate in a diversionary engagement while Ultra Magnus and [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] contacted the indigenous sentient life who communicated entirely in melody. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

Detecting an aberrant semaphore on a Quintesson frequency, Perceptor allocated the mission to Sky-Lynx, Blaster and [[Outback (G1)|Outback]]. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}} He later oversaw the installation of a new power core on Cybertron. Not long after this occurrence, Galvatron unleashed a [[Dweller|grotesque monstrosity]] with the ability to metamorphose Transformers into energy vampires. Perceptor not only formulated a remedy involving the infusing of a plethora of energy, but was able to effect the catharsis of the Dweller from Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}} He was equivalently successful in restoring Ultra Magnus, Rodimus, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to their mechanoid forms after they were transplanted into organic bodies. {{storylink|Only Human}}

[[Image:PerceptorNijika01.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Memoirs of a tiny alien robot geisha with a male alien robot's transplanted brain]]
During the instatement of another power generator, Perceptor expressed a desire for an increase in the Dinobots' brainpower, to which Grimlock responded with an aggressive exclamation regarding his fist and Perceptor's cranium. Malfunctions caused by strange energy emanating from the generator resulted in Grimlock's intelligence being increased manifold, outstripping even Perceptor's own acumen. The Autobots journeyed to Unicron's skull in orbit around Cybertron, where they were incapacitated by [[anti-electron]]s. Providentially, Grimlock was able to construct a brigade of [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s to salvage the situation. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

During one of his final known excursions with Rodimus, Perceptor plummeted onto an [[Zamojin (planet)|alien world]] in a state of [[transformation paralysis]]. What's worse, his [[universal emulator]] was taken from his body and transplanted into the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] construct called [[Nijika]], which resulted in Perceptor's consciousness taking up residence within that form. All things considered, he took it quite well, and his alterations to the emulator resulted in the Quintessons inadvertently extricating the world from its incarceration. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
Alongside several other Autobots, Perceptor tried and failed to defend Yokohama from an attack by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}} He later came with [[Kenji]], [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] to an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean, where they were supposed to meet some other Autobots. They soon found that the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] had captured their friends and were using the island as a build site for the humongous [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. By magnifying one of Hound's holograms through Perceptor's lens, the Autobots tricked Trypticon into attacking a fake [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and falling into the ocean. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''Victory'' cartoon=====
[[Image:Minerva victory.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Two are red, two have shoulder-mounted weapons, and two have weird ears. They '''almost''' have so much in common!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Masaharu Satō]] (Japanese)}}

Perceptor, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Minerva (Masterforce)|Minerva]] were summoned, called forth, or otherwise sought out by [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] to save, preserve, and defend the life of the critically damaged and weakened [[Ginrai]]. They succeeded, converting the former [[transtector]] into the mighty [[Victory Leo]]. {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} {{storylink|Fight!! Victory Leo}} {{storylink|Awaken! Victory Leo}} {{storylink|The Tide Is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification}} {{storylink|Jean - Defend the Campus!!}}
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=====''G-2'' story pages=====
[[Image:G2StoryPageWheeljackPerceptor1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Look at him, all tiny back there.]]
Perceptor, along with Wheeljack and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], discovered [[Reconfiguration Matrix|new properties]] of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] which allowed Optimus Prime to revive himself as Laser-Rod Optimus Prime subsequent to a crushing defeat by Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 4}}
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=====''15 Go! Go!''=====
[[Image:TGGPerceptor1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The doctor is in...sane.]]
Sent to gather data on Perceptor, [[Teletraan 15]] found him giggling creepily over a microchip and telling it that it was time for its check-up.

[[Image:TGGPerceptor2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Wheeee!]]
As she recoiled in horror, Perceptor's tone became clinical and, retracting his faceplate, he demanded that she identify herself. After Teletraan 15 recorded her notes on the Autobot scientist, he transformed into his seldom-seen mobile battle mode and took her for a ride...whether she wanted it or not. {{storylink|Perceptor Volume}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
After the [[Autobot]]s' first battle with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Perceptor assisted in repairing the wounded. Later, he was left behind when the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] departed. With his other comrades on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Perceptor underwent stasis hibernation till new energy sources were detected on the planet. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6|Battle Lines #6}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}
[[Image:TheSmeltingPool-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Oh, you mean we're drawing a mouth on him, and we shouldn't color his face like he has his toy's [[mouthplate]]? Well, crap.]]
On Cybertron, Perceptor was often considered an officer or otherwise highly ranked personage by other Cybertronic life forms in the vicinity, inspiring in the aforementioned others a tendency to view him as a "commander" of a [[Cybertron Seven|faction of Autobots]] who engaged in armed conflict against localized enemy forces. The Autobot communications officer, heretofore known as "Blaster", would routinely cause superfluous amounts of mischief for Perceptor, largely due to the former's overdeveloped anti-hero circuitry. Annoyingly, this endeared Blaster to their shared peers more so than to Perceptor, despite Perceptor's rational decision-making and refusal to risk lives unnecessarily. A pertinent example, if we were to belabor the matter, would be when Blaster felt irrational concern over the unreliable Autobot scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]. Despite the obvious danger and the expendability of Scrounge, Blaster's utilization of charisma and other personality-based social tools were able to persuade Perceptor's team to search [[Polyhex]] for him. Perceptor warned of the futility of such actions, and, true to the probabilities calculated, Scrounge was not located. Blaster would predictably leave to find Scrounge on his own, returning later to report that Scrounge had sacrificed himself to bring news of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s apparent survival, somewhere on a planet called [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[Image:AerialbotsoverAmerica-soswearsCircuitBreaker.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Apparently, Optimus Prime has some "Collection Competition"]]
Perceptor remained in the position of commander until such a point as the aforementioned combat unit, or the surviving portions thereof, crossed the multidimensional warp system for transport, otherwise known as the space bridge, to join the forces based on the planetary body known to the overwhelming majority of those of his species who had shifted their operations to its locality as Earth. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Perceptor's band was immediately spotted by a squadron of airborne Decepticons, but it seemed, at least on a superficial level not readily able to withstand a more critical analysis, that the Decepticons were more generally annoyed than willing to engage in combat, and thusly departed. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

The dubious function of counter-Autobot measures was instead transferred to a team of battle-acclimated natives, known amongst themselves as the anti-Transformers task force known as [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. These ruffians were led by a [[human]] female who was able to levitate herself off of the ground using a patchwork coating of circuitry, in a surprising lack of modesty, if one must dwell on such matters. Suffice to say, this [[Circuit Breaker]] was able to disable Perceptor and his fellow Autobots through the release of atomic micro-batteries at a 300,000-volt blast of electricity, which short-circuited them succinctly. The removal of Perceptor's face was subsequent, and it and the faces of his compatriots were hung up on a vertical surface, or wall, while his body was experimented on for educational purposes, admirably enough. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Perceptor would remain in such a sorry state for a short period of time, up until his services were needed, in conjunction with that of his fellow captors, to be assembled into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|mega robot designed specifically to counter a targeted duo of Decepticons]] until such a time that services had been rendered, thus guaranteeing their freedom. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

[[Image:FallenAngel-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|That's one microscope you don't want to look in the wrong way.]]
''Perceptor and his Autobots were being directed towards the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the Autobots' headquarters, by an Autobot daydreamer designated "[[Skids (G1)|Skids]]," when suddenly Skids disappeared in a flash of light and sound, leaving nothing but a charred area of organic floor surfacing where he had stood previously. To make matters worse, that is to say unfavorably ranked versus other incidents along a spectrum of agreeableness, Perceptor's band of Autobots was soon under attack by a strange and powerful Decepticon named [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Despite Perceptor's rare usage of his tank alternate form, alongside his peer [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]'s similar mode, the two were responded to in kind and found themselves summarily removed from battle capability, that is to say, consciousness.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}

''Rescued from destruction by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's group, regrettably still sans Skids, finally traversed the remaining distance between their arrival coordinates and the Ark, where the Autobots there were surprised to hear of Galvatron's return to their chronal locality. Perceptor attempted, valiantly, to explain to [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] that their surprise was without merit, but in a characteristically erudite fashion that left the simple-minded relic dumbfounded. But it was soon Perceptor's opportunity to be dumbfounded as it was learned that Optimus Prime had recently perished, his body found in tatters, no doubt the work of the Decepticons. A [[Transformer funerary practices|funeral]] was, indeed, called for in due course, and the Earthbound Autobots felt that their late commander would have wanted to be buried according to the customs of Earth's dominant simian life form. Blaster, in a rare moment of propriety, quietly expressed his misgivings about this approach to Perceptor, who quietly agreed with his colleague that this method of burial was crude. Their complaints were soon rendered moot, as before their eyes Optimus Prime materialized, no worse for wear, and revealed his death had been but a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}'

''Immediately after Optimus Prime's death had been declared a hoax,'' the Autobots' legendary Earthbound commander left with the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] on a mission of medium importance and had returned in less than satisfactory condition. As Perceptor and the other functioning Autobots looked on, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] failed, despite his best efforts as the Autobots' chief medical officer, to revive him, and Optimus Prime was declared deceased, that is, nonfunctional. Perceptor, though a newcomer to the Earthen stage of the Cybertronian wars, was selected to deliver Optimus Prime's eulogy before their late commander's inert chassis was ejected into the void surrounding their new home planet, via a rocket-powered funereal containment unit. Adjacent within the chronal dimension, a human intruder was able to repurpose the Ark's defensive instruments against the mourning Autobots, and destructive tools of various forms turned themselves on their makers. Perceptor, acting with regards to the long term, forbid the Autobots from responding in kind, noting that were the Ark to suffer damage, the Autobots would be unable to repair their home to the tolerances required to return them to their original planet. Ratchet, who had neglected to appear at Optimus Prime's funeral, was capable enough to disable the threat from within the Ark. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

[[Image:Democracykingofthehill.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Why are you running things, Perceptor? You just got here!]]
With Optimus Prime deceased, it became pertinent for the Autobots to congregate and [[democracy|deliberate]] on a replacement for his managerial position, a crucial task for which Perceptor summoned high-ranking representatives. The proceedings were according to plan until, with reckless abandon, the brutish commander of the Dinobots, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], interrupted and threw the process into disarray. Grimlock carried no positive feelings about Optimus Prime's leadership style, and the Dinobot commander implied he would prefer to take his post by force, but Perceptor, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] cut short his charade with a verbal assault. However, following a siege orchestrated by the massive but articulate Decepticon [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Perceptor had altered his initial position, having seen Grimlock's selflessness and leadership in battle against their opponent. The Autobots hailed Grimlock as their new commander. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

[[Image:DarkStar-PerceptorTentakil.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Fangirls, you can stop squeeing right now. We can hear you through the Internet.]]
After suffering through months of Grimlock's actual leadership style, Perceptor once again changed his assessment; moreso, he had decided that, in fact, Blaster would make the perfect replacement for their thuggish Dinobot leader, despite his appraisal of Blaster's strategic deficiencies back on Cybertron. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Regardless of such trivialities, Optimus Prime himself returned to command, and Perceptor was next seen suffering from defective circuits in the Arctic, preventing him from detecting the presence of the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] of the [[Tentakil (G1)|multipod variety]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}} He was later listed as deactivated for a somewhat extended period of time, by human standards if not by those of his species, by the opposing faction (as judged by an outside observer who insists on a binary classification system) as a result of the [[Underbase]] conflict, so named for the goal of the conflict, a legendary storehouse of Cybertronic knowledge. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
In a parallel junction of quantum-temporal values, Perceptor aided his fellow residents of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in the initiation of combat proceedings against unwanted [[Quintesson]] visitors possessing acutely nefarious intent. Unfortunately, said combat proceedings proved to be incapable of properly sustaining the necessary level of applied force to rebuke and rebuff the forward progress of the invading hostile xeno-biological entities, leading to a cessation of proper operating status for Perceptor and several of his Autobot co-actors. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

One solar-terrestrial revolution cycle later, Perceptor again responded to the presence of hostile activities when an Autobot interstellar transport shuttle made a sudden and disastrous relocation from space to earth at velocities far exceeding safety protocols. At the shuttle's location, Perceptor fell into a paradoxical situation necessitating that the Autobots save their commander [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] from his own disparate mental status. {{storylink|White Fire}}

====''Generation 2''====
Perceptor did not engage in random fisticuffs and altercations with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]], for that would most emphatically be in a milieu of activity not of his preference. Alternatively, he participated in an expedition of a scientific nature to the lunar orbiting body of [[J'asik]] to determine what nefarious entity had structurally destabilized the populace at a molecular level. His findings unveiled astonishing and almost inarticulable obfuscations from deep in the Cybertronian past. {{storylink|Swarm (issue)|Swarm}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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Twenty-one chronological solar intervals subsequent to the ultimate conflict on the cosmological body commonly referred to as [[Klo]], Perceptor was operational on Cybertron. He ably provided assistance to the [[Wrecker]]s special operations team as they rebelled against the explicit orders issued by Optimus Prime and performed a non-lethal siege-breaking manoeuvre within the [[Pax Cybertronia Decommissioning Depot]] located in the polity of [[Kalis]], necessitating the defusing of a [[Warbird|Type-K Warbird ballistic missile]] and its cobalt-60 warhead through the issue of an emergency stand-down protocol code, which he readily supplied. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}

Postliminary to the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s return from his sojourn to the planet [[Nebulos]], the temporary Autobot commander Hot Rod ordered Perceptor to interrogate him concerning his experiences during the span of his time away, not least with regard to the restoration of his transformative abilities. Grievously, the tergiversating Grimlock seized upon this circumstance as an opportunity to upload the nefarious resurrected Decepticon villain [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]] into Perceptor's personal infrastructure, supplanting his [[CNA]] and functionally overwriting his core programming into that of a Decepticon. Subsequently, the now-morally compromised former resistance cell leader issued a most sinister indication to the inattentive penal custodian [[Kick-Off (G1)|Kick-Off]] that he could, in all safety, facilitate Perceptor's egress from his current confinement. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}}

The former [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] commander put Perceptor to work on the construction of a considerably upscaled version of the Gene Key in the vicinity of the [[Sonic Canyons]], with the calamitous intent of utilizing the unique properties of the canyons to propagate the Key's CNA-overwriting signal across all of Cybertron, facilitating the forced conversion of every Autobot on the planet. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} As Perceptor put his talents to use in the creation of the Key, Scorponok aggrandized about his role in the ultimate unification of the Transformer race under the Decepticon banner, closing the rift in [[Primus]]'s grand plan that he perceived to have developed due to the incitement and prolongation of the Cybertronian civil war. Perceptor offers the opinion that, with chaos being the natural order of things, perhaps the conflict was ''part'' of Primus's design. Scorponok was forced to repress a sudden swell of rage at the thought of his plan being questioned, as Perceptor observed, without interrupting his work. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}}

Perceptor announced another delay in the successful completion and activation of the Key, citing a minor technical difficulty. The statement infuriated Scorponok enough to forcefully remove [[Roadblock (G2)|Roadblock]] from his immediate vicinity in a pique of anger, sending the hapless Decepticon lackey plummeting into the depths of the canyons. Scorponok was not impeded in his ranting, as the other Decepticons in the area observed with silent concern, until Grimlock unexpectedly arrived via [[Sky-sled]] and engaged the would-be conqueror in battle. Gaining a distinct tactical advantage over Grimlock, Scorponok ordered Perceptor to activate the Gene Key, while continuing to pontificate to the Dinobot about the true unification of Cybertron and his role in it. Much to Scorponok's astonishment, however, the Key's effect caused a regression of the alterations that had already been individually performed on various Autobots, restoring them to their original personalities!

It was revealed that Grimlock had merely demonstrated the existence of the Gene Key to Perceptor, choosing not to actually utilize its full capability upon him. Thus, Perceptor's CNA had not been overwritten, allowing the scientist to serve as Grimlock's "inside man" so that he could actually sabotage the larger Key, foiling Scorponok's scheme. Scorponok prepared to turn on Perceptor, but Grimlock was joined by his fellow Dinobots in striking back at Scorponok. With their temporary commander's plans reduced to a shambles, the remaining Decepticons opted for a discretionary withdrawal, leaving Perceptor behind to bear witness as Grimlock dislodged Scorponok and himself from the bridge over the Sonic Canyons, the two warriors grappling as they plummeted into the murky depths. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

===3H comics===
[[Image:Skidswreckers2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Rodimus, a cursory evaluation of Decepticon capability indicates a distinct tactical deficiency! ...it's you."]]
Perceptor counseled [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] against making a leadership decision that, when one considers both the opinions of observers that are generally regarded as wise, to such an extent as observers with finite capacity for knowledge can comprehend the infinite, and the final results of the decision in question, could be regarded as less than optimal.

Knowing the commander in question, many of those reading this documentation may surmise the result... {{storylink|Betrayal}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' comics===
[[Image:AgeofWrath3-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|You should see me when I'm ''not'' on steroids!]]
Perceptor was again held to be an officer or leader, a position he occupied with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], among a group of underground Autobots on Cybertron after the unexpected return of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who had disappeared along with Optimus Prime many years ago in an early [[space bridge]] test, commanding the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], an army of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]-form drones. The combat efficiency of these Air Warriors, as they were also known, led to a Decepticon conquest of Cybertron, as well as the enslavement of many Autobots. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}} During this period, Perceptor theorized that if Megatron had survived the space bridge explosion, one could logically conclude that Optimus Prime also survived. At [[Iacon Command]], Perceptor designed and built a [[Dimensional Interface Assembly|device]] intended to locate Optimus Prime. Before a proper test of the device could be conducted, Perceptor's group managed to capture an Air Warrior, with the intentions of examining its systems with the hope of finding an effective counter measure against the drones. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3}}

[[Image:BrothersBurden-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Perceptor use small words for dumb friends.]]
Millions of years after the aforementioned events, Perceptor again allied with a group of Autobots who opposed the oppressive regime of the Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], but these activities were covert in nature and he publicly remained a respected Autobot scientist. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} He presented evidence of Shockwave's unorthodox experiments on various Transformers, as well as the fact that Cybertron's spatial coordinates seemed to have changed, to the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]]. The High Council was unwilling to take any constitutional action against Shockwave, over feelings of gratitude for his assistance in restoring the peace, even after they were verbally accosted by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Ultimately, any censure or movement against Shockwave was discontinued due to a rampage on the part of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} After Optimus Prime escaped custody and united the various resistance movements, Perceptor participated in the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]'s offensive against [[Shockwave's Tower|Shockwave's fortifications]] within Hub Capital Iacon. He also helped to repair [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], commander of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], despite the latter's well known bias against intellectuals. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
In the year 1985, Perceptor and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] hastily took off for [[Earth]] in an starship poorly-suited for interstellar travel, despite Perceptor's protests. Upon arrival, they unsurprisingly crashed, landing in the forests of [[Oregon]] near [[Mount St. Hilary]]. They were discovered there by a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team led by [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]]. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}

{{note|Due to Dreamwave's bankruptcy, Blaster and Perceptor's motivations for coming to Earth—and pretty much anything else—were never revealed.}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[Image:JoevsTFII1-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You never see him do this in any of the slashfic.]]
Perceptor accompanied [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] to [[Teletran 3]], where he providing covering fire for Magnus and captured [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] with [[energon chains]]. He then tapped into Teletran 3 and learned that it had transported a random number of Cybertronians into various points in [[Earth]]'s timeline, which would cause a temporal feedback that would destroy the planet unless they were retrieved. Thankfully, [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] were happy to save their planet, and Perceptor operated Teletran 3 to send them after the missing Transformers. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} After that, all he could do was wait inside the slowly dying force field erected around Teletran 3. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}} Unfortunately, the field went down before all the rescue teams had returned, and the Autobots were captured by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who taunted Perceptor as he allowed his Earth-destruction scenario to play out. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} It was not to be, however, as the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] were retrieved from Earth's distant past and ripped Shockwave's forces apart, saving Perceptor and the other prisoners. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

Some time later, Perceptor was sent to [[Area 52 (G1)|Area 52]] on Earth to oversee the decommissioning of Cybertronian technology along with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. Before he had time to do much other than greet [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] and deliver a message from Optimus Prime, the facility came under attack by Cobra, and Perceptor had to help fight them off. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} Bumblebee went missing during the battle, and the Autobots followed his [[energy signature]] to the lowest areas of Area 52, only to find the head of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], deactivated two years earlier. Perceptor was outraged that the humans had been experimenting with something so dangerous, but [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] insisted that he had been completely unaware. As it turned out, Megatron's remains had been used to make the dangerous and hostile [[Serpentor|Serpent Organic Robot]], who forced the [[G.I. Joe battle mech|Joes' mech suits]] to fight against Perceptor and the other Autobots before warping to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

The Autobots and Joes followed him, and Perceptor called [[Capitol City]] for reinforcements before discovering the movement signals of several [[cannibalizer]]s around them. They escaped from the monstrosities, only to run straight into Serpent O.R.'s newly recruited Decepticon army, who captured them before Perceptor's reinforcements had time to arrive. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} They were eventually freed thanks to [[Snake-Eyes]]'s ninja tricks. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} While fighting their way out of the Decepticon base, the Autobots learned that Serpent O.R. had also captured Optimus Prime, and they went to rescue him. When they arrived, Serpent O.R.'s body had been transformed by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and was now being controlled by [[Cobra Commander]]. The Cobra leader used his tentacles to smash Perceptor's shoulder to pieces, and with a cry of "Goodness!", the scientist was taken out of action. After Cobra Commander was defeated by Hawk, Perceptor listened to [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] tell funny stories about [[Barbecue]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
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In the earliest days of the war, Perceptor was part of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s science team when they were sent to search the former location of the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]] for signs of [[energon]]. His colleague [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] believed something to be living in the crater, but Perceptor assured him the odds of life existing in the high-pressure underground environment were very low. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}} When they discovered a lake of energon in the caves, Perceptor found unstable particle anomalies within it, and indeed something proved to be very wrong when Ratchet fell in and was turned into a growling beast who mindlessly attacked Perceptor. He calmed down, but the team was in turn attacked by actual monsters who against Perceptor's earlier conclusion were native to the tunnels. Fleeing to another cave, the scientists stumbled onto the dormant form of a [[Trypticon (G1)|much larger monster]], seemingly sealed away since ancient times. {{storylink|Underworld (IDW)|Underworld}} After reporting their findings to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]], Perceptor shared some new low odds with Ratchet—this time, the odds of their survival if the giant monster was to wake up. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}}

Perceptor later served on the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]], acting as a peer to acting-commander [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. He appeared to know [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] of old, and helped him with his investigation. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[Image:SpotlightBlaster Perceptor whitestatic.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Cut the crap, Perceptor, and just get the cable back up!]]
He later transferred aboard the ''[[Ark-17]]'', along with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and others in a mission to rescue an insane [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] from [[Tsiehshi]]. Perceptor voiced the general consensus of those who had embarked upon the voyage to attempt to dissuade Springer of the less than optimal, considering resource allotment, military operation he had accepted. {{storylink|Spotlight: Kup}}

Kup was eventually rescued and taken to [[Kimia Facility]] where Perceptor and the scientists there helped repair Kup using [[Pretender]] technology. Overseeing the operation, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] also had Perceptor secretly install subroutines into Kup that would allow Prowl to have control over the old codger. Though Perceptor opposed this, he followed his orders. Perceptor also was assigned to Kup's unit to keep a supply of [[cy-gar]]s handy to keep Kup sane. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15#Everything in Its Right Place|Everything in Its Right Place}}

[[Image:LostNFound-brainiac.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"...half naked..."]]
Perceptor later accompanied Kup on a mission to rescue some captured [[Wrecker]]s and was badly injured during the operation, but was saved by [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Drift}} After healing from his injuries, Perceptor decided to make some upgrades to his body, making him more useful as a warrior. He gave himself a [[adamant crystal|near-impervious]] breastplate, aiming arm stabilizers and a monocle-like targeting optic. He demonstrated these to great effect, taking out [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] in one blast during a rescue of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15#Lost & Found|Lost & Found}}

Sporting a decidedly dour demeanor, Perceptor obtained a modicum of prominence on Kup's team. Perceptor opted to become more directly involved in deeply discomfiting the Decepticons... until their inopportune crash-landing on Cybertron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 5|All Hail Megatron #5}} When some [[Insecticon swarm|swarms of Insecticons]] made an appearance, he once again displayed his disturbing targeting proficiency, inflicting immediate and conclusive damage on one scout with only minimal effort. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}}

[[Image:AHM8-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|300px|IDW Transformers drinking game: Take a sip for every panel of Perceptor shooting things while looking bad ass.]]
Later, when the Autobots fled from the Swarm, they had planted some explosive charges to several bridges in order to cut off their pursuers. When they passed one of the bridges, Kup ordered Perceptor to shoot the charges, which he did with two small hand-blasters. However, he was taken out by a dart fired off by a Swarm (who got blasted for its effort). {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}} He was soon back on his feet, helping the other Autobots set up a defensive turret at their base. This saddened Ratchet, who would rather have had the "old" Perceptor help him and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] repair Optimus Prime. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 9|All Hail Megatron #9}} After almost getting overrun by the Swarm, Perceptor and the other Autobots were rescued by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who carried them all to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}}

Perceptor was still by Kup's side three years later, by which time both of them had joined the [[Wrecker]]s. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

When they stumbled upon the injured former Wrecker [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], Perceptor checked up on him and found a [[deterrence chip]] embedded in his skull. He soon had to switch mindsets from scientist to sniper again, though, as the Wreckers were sent to liberate [[Garrus-9]] from [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s clutches. During the initial attack, Perceptor shot down Decepticon jets while hanging upside-down from the Autobots' drop pod. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers2 Perceptor Sniping.jpg|left|thumb|200px|*sip*]]
After their drop pod had crash-landed inside Garrus-9, Perceptor and his team found themselves surrounded by Decepticons and confronting Overlord himself. Overlord killed [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]] right in front of them and told the Wreckers to surrender. Perceptor calmly ordered [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] to protect the stowaway [[Verity Carlo]], while he, [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]], and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] launched themselves at the Decepticon. Overlord easily thrashed all of them, and upon hearing that there were Wreckers in another part of Garrus-9, offered freedom to any other Decepticon who brought him the head of a Wrecker. The Wreckers beat a hasty retreat as a mob of Decepticons started after them, and Perceptor managed to delay them by sniping and detonating a spare fuel tank they had brought along.

Perceptor and Topspin had to take a moment to deal with a shaken Ironfist’s anxiety over Rotorstorm’s death, then set to finding their main objective; [[Aequitas]]. Perceptor located the chamber in which it was housed and a ravaged [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], who had been made into a "living lock pick" for the door. Perceptor had the access codes and got everyone in, revealing Aequitas to them. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

Perceptor explained what Aequitas was to the others, and he quickly set to work on trying to find an access terminal for it. When he finally did locate it, he discovered a problem; Aequitas was protected by a “suicide lock”. Perceptor told the others that someone had to willingly donate their spark to bypass it, and it couldn’t be him, as he was the only one who could operate the supercomputer. After some argument, Ironfist agreed to be the sacrifice, only to be beaten to the punch by Topspin. With Topspin’s death, Perceptor gained access to Aequitas’ system. He copied the hard drive and uploaded it into Ironfist for safekeeping. As Decepticons began to break through the chamber’s door, Perceptor pointed out he could kill them all by triggering their deterrence chips through Aequitas.

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers5- Ironfist Perceptor Verity.jpg|right|250px|thumb|And now you have alcohol poisoning.]]
Pyro and Verity were against this, as it meant Impactor would die as well, but Perceptor denied Verity a vote and looked to Ironfist for the tie-breaker. Ironfist, having learned the truth of Impactor’s crimes from the Aequitas upload, glumly cast his lot in with Perceptor. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}

Verity continued to argue against it, arguing that the Wreckers as idealized by Ironfist would never take the easy way out. Perceptor changed his mind, deciding that Verity was right and they’d simply fight their way out. Pyro volunteered to stay behind and buy them time to escape, and once the door was breached, Perceptor and Ironfist slipped by the Decepticons. At Ironfist’s prompting, they headed to Garrus-9’s armory.

Shortly thereafter, Perceptor and the others arrived outside, where the remaining Wreckers were fighting Overlord. As the Decepticon held Springer up with one arm, Perceptor sniped his hand off, forcing him to drop the Wreckers’ leader. But Overlord managed to tear Springer’s face off and blast Perceptor into unconsciousness before finally being defeated by Ironfist, Verity, and the revived Impactor. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

After the liberation of Garrus-9, Perceptor resumed working at Kimia for a while. Alongside [[Xaaron]], he would later rejoin the main Autobot force as it headed towards Cybertron on board Omega Supreme. Together with Ratchet, he scanned a surrendered [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] for any hidden weapons or bombs, but found nothing. Ratchet was worried about an old legend that their prisoner had the ability to draw [[antimatter]] from [[black hole]]s, but Perceptor dismissed this as "stupid" and deemed Megatron safe. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1}}

During the Autobots' battle with [[D-Void]] on Cybertron, Optimus Prime used the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and [[Vector Sigma]] to "reset" the entire planet into a primordial state, an event that probably even Perceptor couldn't explain. Once it was all over, Prime had Perceptor and [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] examine the core of the Matrix, which had been split in two in the process. Together, they found that the artifact was a complex synthetic structure, designed to be split open to reveal a message from the ancient [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Along with this message was a star map, which the Autobots assumed showed the way to [[Cyberutopia]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}

Hoping to find the Knights of Cybertron using the Matrix map, Rodimus asked for any willing Autobots to join him on the ''[[Lost Light]]''. Perceptor was among those who volunteered, but an explosion during launch caused the ship to [[quantum jump]] to an unknown point in space. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} As the crew set the ''Lost Light'' down on a nearby planet, Perceptor worked with [[Brainstorm]] to inspect and repair its [[quantum generator]]s. They found [[Ore]] jammed into one of them, but Perceptor didn't want to make an official statement until he had done numerous tests. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} Later, a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] was unleashed aboard the Lost Light. Rodimus cornered it by an engine block and ordered Perceptor to quantum jump, mashing the Sparkeater into the quantum generator. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}}

Perceptor attended an award ceremony for [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], Brainstorm and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] after they'd heroically repaired a hull breach. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} Shortly thereafter he was sent on a scavenging mission to the planet [[Deimus]], but the shuttle ended up crashing and causing overheating coils to melt his legs into the floor (or the ceiling, since the craft ended up upside down). When his crewmate [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] ran into an illusions of [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], Megatron, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]], [[Sixshot]] and [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] on the surface of the planet, Perceptor theorized that Deimus was protected by a [[phobia shield]], a device that caused Transformers to see their worst fears. As they were attacked by an illusory [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], Hoist carried Perceptor to safety before knocking him unconscious to keep the phobia shield from accessing his mind. {{storylink|The Waiting Game}}

[[File:MtMtE13 - Perceptor.jpg|thumb|left|240px|He gives Swerve a taste of his own medicine.]]
While attending [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]'s [[Act of Affiliation]] ceremony, Perceptor got word that Ore had mysteriously come back to life. Worried that the quantum generators might trigger another random jump if he panicked, he advised that they avoid telling Ore about his condition for the time being. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} In an attempt to repair the damage to the psychiatrist [[Rung]]'s brain, [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] gathered Perceptor, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Siren]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and Sunstreaker together in [[Swerve's bar]] to tell a story, indicating that they had all shared an adventure at some point in the past. The attempt was unsuccessful, possibly due to the overbearing volume of Siren's voice. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} Perceptor then participated in the battle with a rogue group of Decepticons discovered on [[Temptoria]]. {{storylink|Before & After}} At one point he helpfully explained to a curious Swerve why the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s initial disappearance looked like an explosion from the outside, but Swerve didn't understand a word of it. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}}

Having found that it was impossible to copy or even memorize the star map within the Matrix, Perceptor reported his discovery to Rodimus, who much to his annoyance forced him use layman's terms. Their conversation was cut short when the alarm alerted them that somehow Overlord was loose on their ship, causing both Autobots to rush into action. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

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==Games==
===The Transformers (PS2)===
{{note|Perceptor is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1toy-Perceptor.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Because it's easier to see small things when you have a giant laser cannon aiming at them.]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Autobot, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''39'''
**''Accessories:'' [[concussion weapon|Concussion rifle]], missile launcher, 3 missiles

:Formerly a [[Micro Change|Microchange]] MC-20 Micro Scope, Perceptor transforms into a predominantly red, functional microscope. His magnification is limited to 14X<ref>Perceptor's [[instructions]].</ref> due to the relatively crude nature of his lens. In robot mode, Perceptor is armed with a red "Concussion Rifle" and a spring-loaded rocket launcher that can fire one of three red missile-shaped projectiles(functional only in the Takara release).

:A holdover from his Microchange origins, Perceptor can also transform into a 'tank' mode.

:The Japanese version does ''not'' launch missiles from the scope, despite what some sources say.

:There is an odd variant of this toy: some have a more golden-hued chrome than the normal silver. This is not a very common variant.

:The mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Perceptor/perceptor.htm More information on Perceptor at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
*'''Cybertron Perceptor''' (Transformers Collection, Japan 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TFC-19'''
: Perceptor was [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] in Japan as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line.
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===Classics===
[[Image:ClassicsLOCPerceptor toy.jpg|right|175px|thumb|"I will blow up your whole city. For science."]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Legends, 2006)

:Available as part of the first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'', Perceptor is a [[redeco]] of the ''Legends of Cybertron'' [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. He transforms into a BTR-90 armored personnel carrier with a large missile/laser cannon/microscope/telescope.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsPerceptor/perceptor.htm More information on ''Classics'' Perceptor at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008-Perceptorreissue.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Free him from his prison, so that he may think ''outside'' the box!]]
*'''Perceptor''' (2009)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''
**''Accessories'': Concussion rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles

:Hasbro did their own reissue of Perceptor as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' line]]. The [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] was issued in a box with an opening front cover and advertised as a "Commemorative Edition", much like the earlier Soundwave and the Insecticons (which were released at the same time as Perceptor).

:Strangely, the spring of the missile launcher was not weakened like most Generation 1 toys, but were straight-out omitted from the gun. This makes the missiles totally useless, because they don't even clip into the gun.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010toy-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|300px| Thank you [[Aaron Archer|Aaron]], and your love of Perceptor!]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Deluxe, 2011)

:Part of the sixth wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], Perceptor is based on a combination of ''Generation 1'' Perceptor and [[Perceptor (Animated)|''Animated'' Perceptor]]. His alternate mode is a generic "scientific expedition" vehicle with the front half resembling a modern off-road vehicle similar to a [[Wikipedia:Land Rover Defender|Land Rover Defender]] or a [[Wikipedia:Jeep Commander|Jeep Commander]]. The rear section features treads instead of wheels, making it a half-track vehicle (which isn't actually produced anymore).

[[Image:PerceptorHasbroStock.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Lack of G1 chrome was deemed "not nerdy enough".]]
:The gun on top of his truck mode can also be turned into a small microscope in a nod to his original toy's alt mode. His license plate reads "MR 51409", the exact significance of which is not yet known (though it might have something to do with the possible birth date of [[Bill Rawley]]'s daughter). In addition, Perceptor has some [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] parts, which are kind of unusual for a mainline Hasbro toy. The chromed dials on his forearms feature bars compatible with [[C joint]] accessories. Like all ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[subline imprint]] figures, Perceptor has a [[rubsign]], which is located behind a translucent door on his chest that can be opened. His hands are compatible with [[5mm post]]s, such as the ones on the guns of his original toy.

:The [[instructions]] incorrectly tell you to position the feet horizontally in vehicle mode, which causes them to press against his knees and prevent the vehicle mode from tabbing correctly in numerous places, when they are meant to be positioned vertically and rest against the trunk. Strangely, the correct position can be seen in the numerous steps depicting the underside of the vehicle, but it immediately switches to the incorrect position on the steps concerning the feet. Additionally, [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts a considerably different Perceptor than the final product. The photos show him having silver [[paint operation]]s on his upper legs and inner forearms, but said parts appear to be made of [[unpaintable plastic]], rather understandably causing the paint operations to be dropped. Additionally, the shoulder laser, chest, and arm knobs sport silver paint rather than chrome.

:According to Hasbro back at [[BotCon 2010]], the toy was planned to eventually be retooled into [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], using a new head that looks like Perceptor's original toy head.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Perceptor/perceptor.htm More information on ''Reveal the Shield'' Perceptor at TFU.info]''
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===United===
[[Image:Unitedtoy-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Maybe my [[C joint]]s will work!]]
*'''Autobot Perceptor''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-15'''

:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Autobot Perceptor features several differences from his Hasbro ''Transformers'' (2010 toyline) counterpart, covering his red vehicle panels with metallic red paint, replacing the clear yellow with colorless clear plastic, and adding some additional detailing to his vehicle mode and robot mode. Other notable details are blue translucent paint on the eyes, as well as silver detailing on his chest. As with all ''United'' versions of the ''Transformers'' (2010) toys, Perceptor lacks a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], replacing it with a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot sigil. Surprisingly, he lacks any of the chrome from the Hasbro release, leaving those corresponding parts either painted silver or unpainted light gray plastic.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[Image:Decoy Perceptor.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Red and rubbery with science!]]
*'''Perceptor #30''' (1987)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Perceptor/perceptor.htm More information on decoy Perceptor at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:HOC Perceptor.jpg|right|200px|thumb|What's the deal with corn nuts?]]
*'''Perceptor''' (2002)

:''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' Perceptor is a non-transforming three-inch tall figure. In Japan, he was released [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]''-themed "Act 7" of the line, and came with the rifle necessary to build [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] into Victory Saber.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Perceptor''' (2003)

:Perceptor was released in the fourth wave of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line as a mostly unaltered version of the Perceptor figurine from the Japanese ''Super Collection Figure'' line, though as a HOC he uses the standard "all clear-blue plastic painted over" coloring process to give him light-piped eyes. He was released on a separate card instead of a blindpacked box, and came with the head and sword of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] build-a-figurine.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesperceptorhardshell.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Now competing on "Iron Chemist"]]
*'''Perceptor vs. Hardshell''' (2009)

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Perceptor is a super-cute figure packed versus [[Bombshell (G1)|Hardshell]] as part of the "Generation 1 Series".
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==Notes==
[[File:G1PerceptorProtoColors.jpg|thumb|250px|Perceptor's long-lost fraternal twin, Perceivor.]]
[[Image:GenerationsDeluxe-AMPerceptor.jpg|right|thumb|250px|He couldn't stop at just one.]]
*The initial inspiration for Perceptor came from the anime series [[wikipedia:Armored Trooper Votoms|''Armored Trooper Votoms'']]. [[Shinji Aramaki]], designing toys for Takara at the time, liked the microscope look of the heads of the mecha from that series and applied it in a more literal sense with the Micro Change toy, but his involvement ended at the conceptual stage.
** According to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[OTFCC 2004]], he chose to name the ''Armada'' [[Mini-Con]] combiner robot "[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]" to honor the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] employee who engineered the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Street Action Team]] because that employee was also responsible for engineering the original Perceptor toy. It's ''likely'' this was [[Hideaki Yoke]], given his [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/interview-with-takara-lead-designer-hideaki-yoke-174597/ favorite Transformer is G1 Perceptor], but Archer did not specify at the time. Since Shinji Aramaki was long gone from Takara and directing the animated movie ''Appleseed'' in 2004, though, Occam's razor suggests that Hideaki Yoke engineered both of the Perceptors in question.
*In the animated portion of Perceptor's original toy commercial, he is presented as being quite small, the size a microscope would be in relation to Prime's robot form, and not growing at all, but remaining just as tiny in robot form.
*While the color scheme of the original Perceptor toy was made up for the North American market (the ''[[Microman]] [[Micro Change]]'' toy was black and silver), there was apparently some indecision about its exact layout. A prototype toy in the 1985 U.S. [[catalog]] and Perceptor's own [[package art|box art]] show him with his colors shifted around; compared to the final toy, the prototype's black parts are red, the blue parts are black, and the orange parts are blue. Although the same prototype resurfaced in an early Japanese guidebook for the toyline, Perceptor's only known fictional appearance in this color arrangement is the original, [[Dreamwave]]-colored version of "[[Betrayal]]," the second part of ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Transformers: Enter the Wreckers]]''.
*A Perceptor [[Action Master]] was planned at one point, but apparently went no further than a concept sketch. Unlike some other Action Masters, the art is based solely on the toy, including its faceplate. It has the distinction of carrying on Perceptor's well-armed legacy, with not just one but TWO shoulder-mounted microscope cannons, arm shields, and a large crossbow-like handgun.<ref>''[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]]'', p110</ref>
*Like a lot of other Transformers, Perceptor was never released in the UK.{{fact}} As a result, the Commemorative Edition was the first version sold in the country and was an Amazon exclusive.
*In a rather surprising twist of events, part of this article has been placed on the cover of [[All Hail Megatron issue 15|''All Hail Megatron'' #15]]. The result is a [[micro-continuity]] in which Perceptor reads this Wiki. What is this "fourth wall" you speak of, reader?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Perceptor''' (パーセプター ''Pāseputā'')
*''English:'' '''Doctor Baster''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''French:'' '''Percepto''' (Canada)
*''Hebrew:'' '''Taffsán''' (תפסן, "Perceptor")
*''Indonesian:'' '''Perceptor''' (프섶톬 ''Peuseptor'')
*''Italian:'' '''Supervista''' ("Supersight")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Észlelő''' ("Perceptor"), '''Látó''' ("Seer", 1st movie dub)
*''Russian:'' '''Microscope''' (Микроскоп ''Mikroskop'')
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Lovillnik''' (Ловильник, "Catcher")

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Perceptor Perceptor's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys

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Like [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|other Optimuses]], [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] has a lot of toys.

[[Image:OptimusPrimeUT-Armada.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hiyaaah...]]
==Toys==
===Armada===
{{anchor|SuperBase}}
[[Image:Superbase ArmadaPrime.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Stand up and be counted, container!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] [[Mini-Con]], trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: The first [[Unicron Trilogy]] Optimus Prime toy transforms into a longnose truck cab of made-up model. His clear-plastic smokestacks can detach and form a double-barrelled pistol that he can hold in robot mode, and a button on top of his head causes his [[mouthplate]] to jiggle up and down as if he were talking (the irony being that while this was a familiar trait of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]], in the ''Armada'' animated series, this Prime's mouthplate remained static when he talked). He can also hold a large cannon that is stored within his [[trailer]], and his chest flips down to reveal a (non-removable) [[Matrix of Leadership]]. He is packaged with his Mini-Con partner Sparkplug.

:The toy's primary gimmick is its auto-transforming trailer, which assumes one of three configurations when triggered by an infra-red signal transmitted from the cab robot. Transforming the cab into robot mode will cause the trailer to automatically flip open into a battle station for Mini-Cons, which Prime can stand in the centre of. The base features a central tower with a pop-out artillery emplacement and a mount for Prime's large cannon; a rotating missile-firing turret; two Mini-Con storage bays, one of which featured a manually-activated tab to launch Mini-Cons out; and two live Mini-Con hardpoints, one of which pops up a non-firing turret, the other activating a laser noise.

:Prime's cab and trailer can also combine to form a super robot mode. Transforming the cab into the torso portion sends the transformation command to the trailer, which raises itself up off the ground to become a pair of immobile, statuesque legs (as long as you're not playing with it on carpet), and when the pair are connected, the super-robot head pops up with a metallic shriek sound effect. Pressing the Autobot symbol on the figure's chest activates a pulsing laser sound effect, and the small grey button on his right shoulder illuminates his fist with a red LED, which can illuminate either of his guns, as well as the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword (the Star Saber was specifically cast in clear plastic for this purpose, but in practice, the light failed to carry even halfway up the blade).[[Image:Armada JetOptimusMegaweapon toy.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Gunjob Spacepants!]] Prime's firing missile and Mini-Con activated gimmicks remain accessible in this mode, but look a bit doofy if you deploy them. The initial [[Hasbro]] release of Prime had tabs in its Super Mode shoulders that prevented them from rotating above the horizontal default position, so as not to break the wires that run through the toy's right arm. Coupled with the limited elbow joints, this left Optimus Prime able only to point his weapons towards the ground, and the tabs were removed on subsequent editions of the figure.

:Instead of his trailer, Prime can alternately combine with ''Armada'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who forms a pair of legs, as "'''Jet Prime'''" ('''Jet Optimus''' on the cartoon, or "'''Jet Convoy'''" if you own the Japanese version). In addition to this, ''Armada'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] can form a pair of massive cannons that attach to either Prime's base mode, or mount over the shoulders of his super robot torso (with either his trailer or Jetfire as legs), forming '''Optimus Prime Megaweapon''' (or '''Magna Convoy''').

:[[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s Japanese release of Optimus Prime the following year made a few changes, noticeably replacing the gold paint and plastic of the Hasbro toy with bright yellow. This version of the figure was never burdened with the mobility-inhibiting shoulder tabs, and it's Super Mode chest button featured an extra clip of Prime shouting "Convoy, ready for battle!" in Japanese. Late in the Japanese run, [[JUSCO]] stores offered this toy with blind-packed "Space Galaxy" versions of the individual [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] members, one toy per box.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armada Super Base Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-06'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] Mini-Con, left and right smokestacks
[[Image:Supercon ArmadaPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mini-Con-activated shimmy-shimmy.]]
:This deluxe-size, highly-poseable version of ''Armada'' Optimus Prime is an entirely new mold, retaining the ability to tow Super Base Prime's trailer, though he cannot combine with it. He comes with the Mini-Con Over-Run, who can transform into a gun for him, or can peg onto the [[Powerlinx]] plug on Optimus's back to activated a double-fisted "punching" action (that looks more like hyperactive shrugging). Like the Super Base figure, Prime has a flip down chestplate, but lacks a molded-in Matrix, and his smokestacks can be removed, but cannot peg together as a gun. Shipping in a great many waves throughout most of the later run of the line, Supercon Optimus became a notorious [[shelfwarmer|pegwarmer]].

:The initial release of the figure featured silver lights on his roof; later on, the lights were changed to yellow, and later still, an Autobot emblem was added to the hood of the vehicle. These changes were not made on the Japanese release of the figure, which bore the unfortunate appellation of "STD", meaning "standard".

: This mold was redecoed for inclusion in the ''Cybertron'' and ''Universe'' lines (see below), as well as to create the new characters of ''Armada'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (Universe Two-Pack)|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/SuperConPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armada Supercon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Kinpika Convoy''' (Super Base Lucky Draw figure, August 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: This Japanese-exclusive [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] golden redeco of Super Base Optimus Prime, whose name means "Shining Golden", was available as a prize in several draws, including a colouring contest held in the pages of ''[[TV Boy]]'' magazine, and in-store lottery draws at Tobu Department Stores. Between the draws, at least 58 "Kinpika" Prime toys are known to have been given away, making it one of the more widely available [[Lucky Draw figure]]s, comparatively speaking. It came packaged in a plain white box, and including all the accessories and features of the standard release of the figure, including a gold-chromed Sparkplug (or "Prime", as he's confusingly known in Japan).
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+super+mode+convoy/1084/gold+super+mode+convoy.html More information on Kinpika Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[Image:Powelinx Armadaprime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Dracula Prime?]]
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Corona Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: An extensive late-run redeco of the Super Base ''Armada'' Optimus Prime toy, "Powerlinx" Optimus Prime sports the darker colour scheme the character takes on in the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Armada'' cartoon]] episode "[[Origin]]" following a Mini-Con power-up, but he is not precisely [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]]—the deco would later be fine-tuned with more accurate details for release in Japan as the Magna Convoy DX giftset ([[#MagnaConvoyDX|see below]]). In addition to now sporting fully-mobile Super Mode arms without the movement-impeding tabs, Prime still comes with all his features and accessories, though for this release, his Mini-Con partner Sparkplug got retooled with a new rear chassis and a blinged-out golden chrome body as "Corona Sparkplug".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Powerlinx Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Optimus Prime can't avoid his toy contracts even when he's dead!]]
*'''Crystal Convoy''' (Super-Con, October 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Surge Mini-Con, left and right smokestacks

: A Japanese ''[[TV Magazine]]'' [[exclusive]], this release of the Super-Con class Prime toy has almost all of his parts cast in translucent coloured plastics—hence the 'crystal' moniker—representing the character's disembodied [[spark]] after his destruction in the ''Armada'' cartoon episode "[[Crisis]]" and resurrection in "[[Miracle]]". What that means for poor Over-Run (or "Surge" in Japan), also cast in translucent plastic, we couldn't say! Available via mail-order, only 5000 pieces were distributed in October of 2003.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act153/ More information on Crystal Convoy at TFKenkon.com]''

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[[Image:Armada-optimus-prime-gold-kmart.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: A K-Mart exclusive set released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of Super Base Optimus Prime, Jetfire, their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. Optimus Prime's red plastics and paint were replaced with gold, the only changes made to anyone in the set. It is this set from which the name of Optimus Prime's combined mode with Jetfire, '''Jet Prime''', comes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/KMartPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Armada MagnaConvoyDX1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I think he needs another gun.]]
*'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MC-XX'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: This set is a [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan exclusive, consisting of Powerlinx Optimus Prime (dubbed "Convoy Final Battle Coloration" and slightly redecoed with more show-accurate colours, principally a silver [[mouthplate]] instead of red), a "crystal" version of Overload ("Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version") made out of transluscent plastics, and an exclusive [[X-Dimension Micron|X-Dimension]] redeco of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Street Action Mini-Con Team]]. This set is entirely "new" content not available in the normal mass-retail ''Micron Legend'' line, and is also the last release of "X-Dimension" Mini-Cons. Rather than come with individual bio cards for the various characters, the set came with only a single card for Magna Convoy.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act167/ More information on Convoy Final Battle Coloration at TFKenkon.com]
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act168/ More information on Magna Convoy DX at TFKenkon.com]
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===Built to Rule===
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[[Image:BTR ArmadaPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"My Matrix for a quick death." (How could this happen to me?)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

:''Armada'' ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a fair approximation of his vehicle mode, but the robot mode is quite inaccurate, due to the very broad, flat Trans-Skeleton with thin, stick-like limbs attached to it. The set came with a very simplistic "Mini-Con" Sparkplug partner kit that did have a more dedicated "Powerlinx" connector than the standard construction pegs, though these are a bit too thin to be used as attachment points for regular Mini-Cons (they stay, sort of, but it's a very loose connection). The 101-piece set also features pressure-launch missile-firing "smokestack" cannons.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Built to Rule Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:BTR EnergonPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Blocktimus Prime]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Built to Rule, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles''

: The ''Energon'' version of ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime was designed with a much more solid skeleton with larger, blockier limbs. He can be rebuilt from a Cybertronic truck cab with a trailer-mounted, pressure-launch dual-missile cannon (with electronic lights and sounds) to a robot, to basically whatever you feel like doing with the parts.

: Unfortunately, due to the slow performance of the ''Built to Rule'' line overall, the ''Energon'' versions only had a limited, test-market release initially in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. The sets later filtered out into many Tuesday Morning and Ollie's chain stores at drastically dropped prices.
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===Energon===
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[[Image:Energon Prime toy.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Form feet and legs! Form arms and body! And I'll form... the head!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super, 2003, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Copter-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

: Super class ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronic short-nosed truck cab. A switch on his back offers four selectable sound effects, each one corresponding to one member of the [[Prime Force]], the four drone vehicles contained within Prime's parallelogram-shaped trailer. When Prime transforms to robot mode, the trailer stands upright to become a launch base of sorts for the Prime Force, with three of the trailer's four storage compartments featuring launching mechanisms that propel the vehicles into action. The Prime Force consists of Fire-1, a fire truck with an extending ladder and rotating turret; Copter-2, a helicopter with spinning rotors; Digger-3, a drill tank with a gear-wheel-activated spinning drill; and Submarine-4, a submarine with opening capture claws beneath its bow. The four interchangeable drones can combine with Prime to create his Super Mode; any drone is capable of forming any limb. When in Super Mode, Prime's chest panels are opened, in turn pressing a button on his side that creates more electronic sounds and lights up a red LED in his chest, representing the [[Spark of Combination]].

: Prime is armed with a spring-loaded missile launcher that stores on the rear of his truck mode (which becomes the backpack of his robot mode) when not in use. Like most of the weapons of the ''Energon'' line, it sports a [[5mm post]], allowing it to be held by most every ''Enegon'' figure, to combine with assorted other weapons and [[Energon weapon]]s released in the series, and to peg into numerous compatible ports shared by many figures, like the hole in the radar of Prime's own trailer, or even conveniently placed 5mm screw holes like those of the Prime Force.
[[Image:Energontoy prime combinations.jpg|right|thumb|400px]]
:In lieu of combining with the Prime Force, Optimus Prime can also merge with ''Energon'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] in a similar fashion, with Wing Saber splitting into four components that connect to Prime as limbs. Wing Saber's red and white torso components can become arms for Prime while his legs attach to Prime's own, creating Prime's "Flight Mode", but the parts can also be swapped around, with Wing Saber's legs deploying large missile launchers and becoming arms to make Prime's "Fight Mode". Alternately, Prime can combine with ''Energon'' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form what his packaging calls "Powerlinx Omega Supreme", but which the cartoon named "Optimus Supreme". The Prime Force drones can attach to four connectors on Optimus Supreme's body.

:The earliest releases of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime have no ridges on the inside of the chest windows and a different head sculpt featuring an [[Optimus Primal]]-style mouth-slit in Prime's mouthplate. This was soon replaced with a full mouthplate, and it was this version of the toy which appeared in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]] and was released by Takara. Other changes made to Takara's version of the toy involved a chromed front grill, more vibrant plastic colors on Digger-3 and Submarine-4, a darker blue plastic on Prime himself, and more intricate [[paint operation]]s. Takara's release lacks the electronic sound effects seen in Hasbro's version, which were commonly gutted for the Japanese releases of any Autobot toys who had them, though Prime retains his light-up chest.

:The mouth-plated version of this mold was redecoed into ''[[Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Optimus Prime]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Energontoy sl grand convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-13'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

: As had first been done in the ''Armada'' line, Takara elected to supplement their release of the Super class Optimus Prime figure with a new-mold Deluxe class toy. Coming without trailer, Prime Force or electronics, this Prime discarded the larger toy's ability to form Super Mode in favor of being able to [[Powerlinx]] with the other compatible toys of the ''Energon'' line, forming either a torso or a pair of legs that the other Autobots could connect to. Like the Deluxe ''Armada'' Prime, this one too was on the small side for its size class, but just as that figure could, this small Prime can still tow the Super class figure's trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/PXOptimusPrime/pxoptimusprime.htm More information on SL Grand Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:STD Grand Convoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|My name is Optimus Prime, and I like energon goodies.]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy & Kicker''' (multi-pack, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SS-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:A slight redeco of Takara's Deluxe-size Optimus Prime was released as part of a special set commemorating both the 20th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and the 30th anniversary of its progenitor, ''[[Microman]]''. Coming with an exclusive metallic redeco of Takara's [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], which was based on the ''Microman'' body, this Prime featured a chromed grill where the original had painted plastic, and supposedly slightly shinier plastics. ''Very'' slightly.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/AnnivGrandConvoy/grandconvoy.htm More information on 20th Anniversary SL Grand Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Energontoy prime vs megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (multi-pack, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

: The SS-03 version of Takara's Deluxe-class Optimus figure, based on the Anniversary release, was released in Hasbro markets in a two pack with the smaller Japanese [[Megatron (Armada)#Energon|Megatron]] figure. There are some tiny but notable differences between this and the Anniversary figure; the Hasbro version uses a more neutral dark-gray for the main body as opposed to the Takara version's blue-tinted dark-gray, plain dark-blue plastic rather than dark-blue-with-sparkles, and plain yellow paint for the cab's lights rather sparkly-yellow/gold.

: This set was a Toys"R"US exclusive in the US, but sold at pretty much any retailer that wanted to carry it elsewhere in the world.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/PXOptimusPrime/pxoptimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Energontoy gold grand convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Gold Grand Convoy''' (Super Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:This golden chromed redeco of the Super class Optimus Prime figure was initially offered as a prize to five lucky winners of a colouring contest held in the pages of the ''TV Magazine''. Additional units were later given away via in-store draws at Toys"R"Us Japan; precisely how many is unknown, but the regularity with which the toy appeared on auction sites throughout 2005 suggests it was quite a few.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+grand+convoy/1094/gold+grand+convoy.html More information on Gold Grand Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[Image:Firegrandconvoy.JPG|right|300px|thumb]]
*'''Fire SL Grand Convoy''' (TV Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:This vibrant red and orange redeco of the Deluxe class Optimus Prime figure was a ''TV Magazine'' exclusive, limited to 3,000 pieces. It shipped in a unique monochrome red version of the traditional ''Super Link'' packaging, and did not include a character card.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act261/ More information on Fire SL Grand Convoy at TFKenkon]''

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[[Image:Energontoy gold sl convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy Mēki Version''' (Deluxe Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:Released as part of the "W Convoy" campaign ("Double" Convoy, that is!) alongside a silver chrome version of [[Rodimus (Energon)|''Energon'' Rodimus]], this gold chrome "Mēki" ("plating") version of the Deluxe size Optimus Prime toy was available only as a prize in a mail-in [[Robot Point]]s contest. Initially limited to 20 units in the original draw, it appears that many more were made available through toy store drawings, given how many went on to appear on online auction sites through 2005 and 2006.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+sl+grand+convoy/1091/gold+sl+grand+convoy.html More information on SL Grand Convoy Mēki Version at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[Image:Energontoy_costco_prime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|How many times has this set been reused?]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Overload''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: A [[Costco]]-exclusive redeco of the ''Armada'' Optimus Prime toy in black, yellow, and brick red, it also came with a redeco of ''Armada'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]. It is from this set that the name of Prime's combined form with Overload, '''Optimus Prime Megaweapon''', comes (though the term "megaweapon" was first appeared on Powerlinx Optimus Prime's packaging").

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/CostcoPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Costco Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Energontoy custom color prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grand Convoy Custom Color Version''' (Super Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:The color scheme of this special redeco of Super class Optimus Prime was decided through a colouring contest held in the December 2004 issue of ''TV Magazine'', in which entrants coloured in lineart of Prime in the scheme they wanted to see. The winning entry rendered Prime in a... ''distinct'' palette of grey, cream, dark red and purple chrome, with blue, white and yellow drones. It was limited to only ten pieces, making it one of the rarer Transformers toys in existence.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/custom+grand+convoy/1105/custom+grand+convoy.html More information on Custom Color Grand Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[Image:Energontoy unreleased prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Copter-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:A redeco of the Super Optimus Prime mold with a primarily red cab, much deeper blue, and a Prime Force uniformly colored in black was planned to be released with ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] as a [[Target]] exclusive. The toy got far enough along in development to have package artwork created by [[Dan Khanna]], which was later revealed online, but it was canceled shortly before making it to full production. Its red, white and black coloration earned it the festive nickname of "Santa Prime" among fans online.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/energon-autobots-166/optimus-prime-with-mini-optimus-prime-unreleased-4079/ More information on this unreleased Optimus Prime at TFW2005]''
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===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertrontoy leader optimus prime.jpg|right|400px|thumb|"Well... a fire truck is bigger."]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, [[Cyber Key]]

: The first ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Optimus Prime toy transforms into a heavily-armed fire truck of made up origin, topped with two large cannons. The left fires a spring-loaded translucent blue missile, while the right features electronic sound effects and a flashing red LED. The cannons and the sides of the truck fold down to create an unlikely flight mode for the vehicle.

:In true Prime style, forward portion of the vehicle mode detaches to become Prime himself, while the rear "trailer" transforms into a gun emplacement. In robot mode, the barrel of the truck's left cannon detaches to become a hand-held rifle for Prime, and the figure features an opening chest compartment concealing a removable Matrix of Leadership accessory. Prime's gigantic hands mean that he can't hold it especially ''neatly'', but he can certainly grip hold of it. Atypical of both most Unicron Trilogy figures and indeed, [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]] in general, Prime's hands are ''not'' designed to accommodate weapons with 5mm posts, instead featuring a small peg-hole in his palm that allows him to tightly grip objects designed to fit there, like his own rifle, [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]'s whip, ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber's swords, and ''Cybertron'' [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s [[Sparkdrinker|axe]].

:As this is the Unicron Triogy we're talking about, it should come as no surprise that Prime can transform into a Super Mode by combining with his trailer, which becomes a massive winged backpack and a pair of large boots, generally evocative of [[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]. To complete his Super Mode look, a small lever of the back of Prime's head raises his traditional mouthplate into place, covering his Optimus Primal-style mouth slot, and two "crests" fold out from either side of his helmet. Hasbro's instructions and stock photography for the figure orient the wings so that the two cannons point over Prime's shoulders, but Takara's have wings arcing up past his shoulders, with the cannons slung under his arms. This was the way Prime appeared in the cartoon series, and was the way all subsequent Hasbro redecos of the toy were positioned. In Super Mode, Prime is a rather top-heavy robot, and his hip joints are not that tight, which makes standing him up a challenging prospect.

:Prime comes with a unique Cyber Key, designed after the twin-handled appearance of the Matrix of Leadership, bearing the [[Cyber Key Codes|code]] '''l8p3'''. When inserted into the cannon that the rifle is part of, a pair of additional spring-loaded missile launchers flip down from the its sides. Slotting the key into the electronic cannon opens up the panels covering the front of the barrel, unlocking a different sound with its button is pressed. The paint job of the key is the principal difference between the Hasbro and Takara versions of the figure; the Japanese release features a metallic gold paint border around the key, furthering its resemblance to the Matrix. Other differences include more thoroughly painted knees and leg-armor cannons, yellow-painted signal lights above the cab, and the use of metal hinges to hold on Prime's wing tips, which were removable on Hasbro's version, and came disconnected in-package.

:In Super Mode, Optimus Prime can combine with Leobreaker to form "Savage Claw Mode", which sees the feline Autobot become a gigantic clawed armed for his leader. Alternately, if Prime's backpack is removed, he cam merge with Wing Saber into "Sonic Wing Mode", with the aerial ace forming a new winged backpack and chestplate for Optimus, and providing him with new hand-held sword weapons and firing missile launchers that connect to his Super Mode boots. The nature of the combination means that the two partners cannot combine with Prime at once—at least, not without physically removing one of Prime's own arms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:LOC CybertronPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Optimus Minor?]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] Optimus is a very simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime, with no weapons or trailer, just the front portion of the truck. It transforms into the standard robot mode, with a very similar transformation scheme to the full-sized toy, and has no useful articulation of the shoulders.

:The figure was released in Japan along with Legends Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], under the "EZ Collection" banner, in the same packaging as the Hasbro release but with a small card insert featuring the Japanese logo and nomenclature, similar to a [[USA Edition]]. As with all the EZ Collection figures, this release features a substantially greater number of paint operations that increase Optimus's resemblance to his larger figure.

: This mold was redecoed to create ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Zone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:GF MetallicGalaxyConvoy Legends toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|To [[scale]] with something? Blasphemy!]]
* '''Megalo Convoy & Galaxy Convoy Metallic Version''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-23'''

: A special metallic-paint version of Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime was included with the Japanese release of ''Cybertron'' Metroplex, as a demonstration of their actual size difference as depicted on the television series.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act378/ More information on Galaxy Convoy Metallic Version at TFKenkon]''

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[[Image:Cybertrontoy gold galaxy convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Gold Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:This gold-chrome and clear-plastic redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure was first offered as a prize in a mail-in contest held through ''TV Magazine'' alongside a silver chrome version of the same toy ([[#SilverGF|see below]]). Both figures were later made available again as prizes in a second contest in the September 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', together with "Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version" (again, [[#CustomGF|see below]]).
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+galaxy+convoy/1099/gold+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Gold Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy silver galaxy convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Silver Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:This silver-chromed redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure first saw the light of day as a prize in a ''TV Magazine'' mail-in, offered alongside a gold chrome version of the same toy ([[#GoldGF|see above]]). Both figures were later made available again as prizes in a second contest in the September 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', together with "Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version" ([[#CustomGF|see below]]). Despite being offered in equal quantities in these contests, this silver version is apparently much harder to come by.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/silver+galaxy+convoy/1797/silver+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Silver Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy custom color convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It's not that easy being Prime.]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:One of the single rarest Lucky Draw Figures in existence, this "Custom Color" redeco of Super Optimus Prime was limited to only ''one'' in the world. It was the grand prize of a coloring contest held in Septemeber 2005's ''TV Magazine'', in which entrants colored in lineart of Prime with the deco they wanted to see. The winning entry was in green, blue and gold, while ten runners-up received one of five gold or five silver Lucky Draw versions of Prime.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/custom+colour+galaxy+convoy/1104/custom+colour+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Custom Color Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy ez clear optimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''EZ Collection Clear Set''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

: A Japanese exclusive multi-pack of "EZ Collection" Megatron, Optimus Prime and Starscream recast the figures using primarily clear plastics; in Prime's cast, both his blue and red plastics became translucent. A mail-away exclusive to ''[[TV Magazine]]'' in October 2005, the set was limited to 3000 pieces.

::*''[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2007/07/photo-review-takara-galaxy-force-ez-telemag-exclusive-3pack More information on the EZ Collection multi-pack at PlasticCrack.net]

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[[Image:Cybertrontoy ridprime magnus 2pack.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
* '''Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, 4 missiles

:This Costco exclusive is a redecoed Super ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] toy, sold in a two-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (Cybertron)|Ultra Magnus]], itself a repackaged redeco of [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus]] previously sold in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]]. He transforms into a Japanese Hino Brandlier fire truck with chromed wheels and rubber tires, the forward section of which detaches to become his standard robot mode. The rear portion becomes a battle station, and disassembles to form armor pieces for the robot that transform Prime into his "Battle Mode".

: The bio that accompanied this set indicates that these toys are new versions of the Unicron Trilogy characters, but no fiction has featured them in these form. However, the dimension-jumping appearance of the ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus in the [[Balancing Act|''Cybertron'' comic]] published in the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors' Club magazine]] appears to have been inspired by the release of this set.

:In Australia, this set was released as a Myer exclusive.

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[[Image:Cybertrontoy_sonic_convoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I'm gorgeously shiny!]]
* '''Sonic Convoy''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive multi-pack, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EX-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip

:This redeco of Leader-class Optimus Prime replaced most of the plastics in the cab robot with colored translucent equivalents, with chromed silver wrist-pipes, a golden chrome Matrix, and red chrome window frames. His trailer remained opaque, but was cast in much deeper red plastic, with a more metallic silver used for his cannons. He was available only in a Toys"R"Us Japanese exclusive giftset released in October 2005, with a redeco of Wing Saber, and the [[Cobybot|Coby Sen'yō Rumble]].

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/galaxy-force-cybertrons-341/galaxy-convoy-clear-2412 More information on Sonic Convoy at TFW2005]''

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[[Image:Cybertrontoy gold ez convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megalo Convoy Gold Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
:A golden-chrome redeco of ''Cybertron'' Metroplex was offered as a contest prize in the December 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', and came with an equally blinged-out Legends/EZ Collection Optimus Prime figure. Fifteen of this set were available as prizes in the initial contest; a single Metroplex was later offered as one of many prizes in a Takara website contest, but this version came only with the standard metallic paint version of Prime.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+galaxy+convoy/1103/gold+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Gold EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[Image:Cyb GalaxyForceOptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sowing confusion on message boards everywhere.]]
* '''Galaxy Force Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

:Released in the latter stages of the ''Cybertron'' toyline, this redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure introduced a new colour scheme that several other tail-end releases would emulate. Taking its name from the Japanese version of ''Cybertron'' and with a bio noting that this new body depicts Prime after he embarks on his galaxy-spanning mission at the end of the ''Cybertron'' cartoon, "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime replaces the original toy's blue parts with black and the translucent blue with smokey clear, and moulds several—but not all—grey parts out of red plastic, including the toy's rifles, rail gun covers, missile launchers and Super Mode leg guns. In the realm of new paint operations, Prime now sports all four Cyber Planet Key symbols on his shoulders, and his unique Matrix-shaped Cyber Key (now with the code '''lo9x''') finally has a gold-painted border, as it had always had in Japan. Additionally, Prime's hip joints were tightened up with this release, making it easier to stand him up in Super Mode.

: This toy was later re-released in a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] multi-pack ([[##VsCrumplezone|see below]]).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/GFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Galaxy Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right smokestacks, Cybertron Cyber Key

:The first Deluxe Optimus Prime figure in the ''Cybertron'' line was a redeco of the [[#Super-Con|Super-Con ''Armada'' Optimus Prime]], recolored in red and black to resemble the Leader class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure. As was the case with [[Ultra Magnus (Universe Two-Pack)|"Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus]] version of this toy, Prime's forearms were [[Misassembly|swapped]] upon the toy's initial release, leaving his elbows useless, but this was corrected for later releases, which also saw the four planet symbols added to the truck-mode's cab.

:Optimus Prime and his wave-mate [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] debuted a new brand of Cyber Key: [[Retool|retooled]] from the standard Cybertron style key, this version lacked a molded [[insignia]], so that any symbol could be [[tampograph]]ed on to it, and featured a [[Mini-Con]]-style [[Powerlinx]] socket on the back, allowing it to operate the figure's formerly-Mini-Con-activated "punching" feature without the figure itself having to be remolded. The key was stamped with the code '''d56b''', but upon entry into Hasbro's website, this code brought up information about Demolishor, and vice versa.

: This mold was later redecoed for a 2008 ''Universe'' [[#Universe_.282008.29|multi-pack release]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/DlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Cybertron GFOptimusPrime Legends toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Cause we gotta little ol' convoy, rockin' through the night]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

:Like the Deluxe-class figure before it, this redeco of ''Legends of Cybertron'' Optimus Prime was designed to resemble the Leader class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure, essentially replacing the blue with black, the yellow with silver and adding the Cyber Key symbol tampographs onto his shoulders.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCGFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Galaxy Force" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertron OptimusPrime beast toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Bananas are the right of all sentient beings.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Jetboard, missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: This unusual iteration of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' Optimus Primal, transforming into a robotic gorilla in the pseudo-[[technorganic]]-looking style of the other [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] toys. He comes with a Jungle Planet Cyber Key stamped with the code '''d7s9''', which plugs into his flying surfboard accessory to reveal a spring-loaded missile launcher. His brown and cream deco seems inspired by Donkey Kong, while the scar over his beast mode eye seems intended to homage Peter Jackson's [[King Kong]].

: While this mold was first released earlier in 2006 as part of the ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' line and is obviously meant to be Optimus Primal, it was developed to fit in with ''Cybertron's'' Jungle Planet aesthetic, "in case" the ''Beast Wars'' Anniversary release didn't pan out (according to [[Aaron Archer]]'s statements at [[BotCon 2005]]).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Jungle Planet Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Optimus Prime & Wing Saber''' (multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

:Released in Fall of 2006, this Costco-exclusive two-pack bundled the original version of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure with his combination partner Wing Saber and a DVD including the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] episode "[[United]]".
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*'''Megatron, Soundwave, Jetfire & Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)

:This four pack of Legend-class Optimus Prime, Megatron, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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===Hybrid Style===
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* '''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''THS-01'''
**[[Image:HybridStyletoy galaxyconvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]''Accessories'': Trailer/backpack, leg armor (x2), standard head, Super Mode head, left and right fists, left and right pointing hands, left and right open hands, left and right gripping hands, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip (x2)

:The first in TakaraTomy's ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' series, Galaxy Convoy is a partly die-cast figure with scaled-down equivalents of the accessories that came with the Leader-class figure. This highly-intricate figure retains all the transformation abilities of the original figure—vehicle, flight mode, robot, and Super Mode—and even its Cyber Key-activated features (even coming with two keys so they can be deployed simultaneously), with additional touches like spring-loaded mechanisms that snap his cannons into place, and hand-grips on the weapons for Super Mode. While he does lack electronics or firing missiles, Prime still includes his Matrix, super-tiny yet still removable, and has four alternate sets of hands: two clenched fists, two with pointing index fingers, two with splayed palms, and two curved hands for holding his various weapon handles. Given the figure's small size, a reconfigurable head was infeasible, so it also comes with an alternate Super Mode head with a mouthplate and crests deployed, though the standard head must be attached in order for the figure to be transformed to vehicle mode.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HybridGalaxyConvoy/galaxyconvoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy at TFU.info]
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===Classics===
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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)

: Bizarrely enough, Optimus Prime was one of three ''Cybertron'' Legends toys straight-released in ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' packaging, though with the modifier "Cybertron Collection" printed on the cardfront. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.
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===Transformers (2007)===
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*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A Target exclusive, this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], Legends of Cybertron Megatron and [[Megatron (Movie)|Movie Legends Megatron]]. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008toy BftCPK optimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Battle for the Cyber Planet Keys''' (Sam's Club exclusive multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Left and right smokestacks, Cybertron Cyber Key

: For ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'', a redeco of the ''Armada'' Super-Con [[#SuperCon|Optimus Prime]] in more Generation 1-inspired colors was released in a [[Sam's Club]] exclusive five-pack alongside [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Runamuck]], [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Longrack]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Blurr]]. Optimus was the only toy in the set different from the original releases. He came with a translucent red version of the remolded style of Cyber Key previously included with this mold's release during the ''Cybertron'' line, featuring a Powerlinx port to active his punching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/SamsClubOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime vs Crumplezone''' (Costco exclusive multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

: This Costco exclusive set contains [[#LeaderGalaxyForce|Leader-class "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime]] and the original [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Crumplezone]]. Both toys were unchanged from their previous individual releases.
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==Merchandise==
===Fast food promotions===
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[[Image:Armadatoy happymeal prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2002)

: An extremely simplified version of Optimus Prime, this [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal toy transforms into a trailer-less truck cab. He is formed out of a large percentage of translucent plastic, and can combine with the other Happy Meal Armada toys (Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Smokescreen) into a human (well, robot) pyramid-style configuration, notionally considered a "[[Mighty Robot]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:McEnergon-prime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Jesus and Santa rolled into one.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2004-2005)
**''Accessories'': Energon Cube, "Mini-Con" remote

:The Happy Meal version of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime features a very similar transformation sequence to his larger figure, though his limited articulation means that his shoulder insignias aren't visible in robot mode when his arms are facing forward. His torso his hollow to contain his electronic "Energon Cube" accessory, which generates effects when activated by remote control. This remote is in the form of the Mini-Con jet [[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]], and can mount on the top of his cab in truck form.

:Unreleaed in the United States, Prime and his fellow Happy Meal toys initially appeared in (at least) the [[Netherlands]] in September 2004, before making their way to the [[United Kingdom]] in February 2005, to [[New Zealand]] in March, and to [[Australia]] in November.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy burgerking optimus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Burger King kids meal toy, 2005)

:Available in kids meals from [[Burger King]], this Optimus Prime is transforms into the character's basic fire engine "cab", lacking a trailer or a Super Mode. Made entirely from blue and red plastic, he features only the tiniest token amount of paint, for his windows and wheels.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Burger King Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
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*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A three-inch tall non-transforming PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-specific ninth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. The figure came in both full colour and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve blindpacked figures.

*'''Convoy (Cybertron Mode)''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A rare [[chase figure]] of Optimus in his Cybertronian body, as seen in the first [[First Encounter|two]] [[Metamorphosis|episodes]] of the ''Armada'' cartoon, was also available in the ninth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. It could only be found in one out of every ten cases, taking the place of the full-color version of the regular Prime figure in that assortment.

*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A PVC of Prime in his Super Mode was part of the tenth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave, continuing the ''Armada'' theme of the previous one. As with the first figure, he was available in both full colour and pewter variants, one of each of which could be found in every case of twelve blindpacked figures.

*'''Convoy Super Mode w/ Star Saber''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:Prime filled one of the chase figure slots for the tenth wave as well. This rare figure was the same as the regular Super Mode PVC, except instead of wielding his Convoy Gun, Prime was armed with the Star Saber sword. As with the previous chase figure, it could only be found in one out of every ten cases, and took the place of the full-colour Prime figure in that assortment.
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
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*'''Convoy Supermode''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, Convoy Gun, two clenched fists, two open hands
:A five-inch tall, non-transforming highly-articulated PVC figure of Optimus Prime in his Super Mode was the eighth entry in Takara's ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' series. In addition to a non-transforming figurine of Sparkplug, Optimus comes with two sets of alternate hands—one set with spread palms, one curled into fists—and is armed with his Convoy Gun, which can either peg into his right fist (and ''only'' his right fist) or onto his back.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part3/act61/index.php More information on Mega SCF Convoy Super Mode at TFKenkon.com]''

*'''Convoy Normalmode''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''12'''
**''Accessories:'' Star Saber, Convoy Gun
:A ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' of Prime in his "normal mode" was released a few months after the first figure. He came with a translucent blue Star Saber, and a much larger version of the Convoy Gun accessory, creating a sense of comparative scale, even though he's the same height as the Super Mode figure. Like the Super Mode figure, only his right fist has a peg-hole in it, so he can't hold both weapons at once.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act132/ More information on Mega SCF Convoy at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[Image:QRobo armada prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:Optimus Prime was one of only two ''Armada''-theme figures in the otherwise Generation 1-centric ''[[Q-Robo Collection]]'' line of [[super deformed]] PVC figurines, the other being ''Armada'' Megatron. Like all the figures in the series, Prime featured articulation in the neck and shoulders, and was also available in a translucent colored plastic: as an Autobot, Optimus came in translucent red, but was also uniquely available in a golden metallic "pewter" variant as the wave's solitary rare chase figure. All ''Q-Robo'' figures were sold in sets of two, one full-color figure and one translucent one, blindpacked in a plastic capsule.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/figure/q_robo1.htm More information on the Q-Robo Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Big Transformers===
[[Image:BigTF_optimusprimes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Convoy Gun
:A non-transforming PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released by Japanese confectionery company [[Kabaya]] in the first wave of their ''[[Big Transformers]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s. He comes armed with his "Convoy Gun", and was packaged with fizzy "Ramune" candy.

*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con
:The first wave of ''Big Transformers'' also included a figure of Prime in his Super Mode. In addition to being able to hold the standard figure's Convoy Gun, Super Mode Prime comes with an unpainted figurine of vehicle-mode Sparkplug that can attach to the hardpoints on his shoulders, or to any of the other figures in the wave.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part4/act78/index.php More information on Big Transformers wave 1 at TFKenkon.com]''

*'''Jet Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
:A figure of Prime combined with Jetfire was release as part of the second ''Big Transformers'' wave, which came with no accessories of its own, but could hold any of the weapons released with the other second wave figures, including Jetfire's gun, the Star Saber, the Skyboom, and the Requiem Blaster. As with the first wave figures, he came packaged with Ramune candy.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act138/ More information on Big Transformers wave 2 at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Mini Car Collection===
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*'''Convoy''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:French die-cast model producers [[Majorette]] teamed with Kabaya to produce the ''[[Transformers Mini Car Collection]]'', a line of ''Armada''-themed die-cast vehicles, all of which were redecos of pre-existing Majorette toys. Prime was a redeco of Majorette toy #256—a long-nosed tow truck—in his traditional red and blue, now bearing the Autobot insignia, the ''Micron Legend'' logo, and an image of the Autobot leader on its hood. The toy came with a pack of gum.

*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:A second die-cast vehicle representing Prime was also part of the ''Mini Car Collection'', this one a red redeco of Majorette toy #291, a Chevrolet K-10 pick-up. To distinguish it from the other Optimus vehicle, this one is randomly allocated the "Super Mode" label, and features an image of the leader in his powered-up form on is hood in addition to the Autobot symbol and series logo.
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===Transformers Figure===
[[Image:Omron optimus primes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:A non-transforming 5" PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released by [[Omron Entertainment]] as part of their simply-named ''[[Transformers Figure]]'' line of gaming arcades prizes. Despite there being a nationwide commercial for the figures, their distribution was poor, and not many arcades actually wound up carrying them.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act127/ More information on Omron PVC figures from TFKenkon.com]

===Transformers Die Cast Figure===
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:In addition to their range of PVCs, Omron also released a small line of solid [[die-cast]] metal figures. A golden version of Optimus was part of this ''[[Transformers Die Cast Figure|Die Cast Figure]]'' line, clocking in at about 3.5" tall.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/transformers-pvc-300/convoy-micron-legend-omron-diecast-5958/ More information on die-cast Omron Optimus Prime at TFW2005.com]
===Mascot Keychain===

*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:Omron also released a series of 2.5" tall ''Armada''-themed PVC figurines as the ''[[Mascot Keychain]]'' line, including Optimus Prime.

===Transformers Strap===
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:Omron's keychains were not limited to soft plastic, with die-cast versions of the same characters from the ''Mascot Keychain'' line being made available in their ''[[Transformers Strap]]'' range. This Prime is pretty much identical to the ''Die Cast Figure'' version of the character, just a little smaller—about 2.5" in height—and with the addition of a keychain with a wrist-strap.
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===Battle for Cybertron Game===
[[Image:BattleforCybertron optimus piece.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Optimus Prime was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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===Flashlight Keychain===
[[Image:Armada optimusprime keychain.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Transformers Armada Flashlight Keychain'''

: Distributed by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Prime's Armada form. It has rotation joints at the neck and shoulders. Pressing a button on Prime's back activates a light located between his feet. He has a keychain protruding from between his shoulder blades. Handy!
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===Bubble Twist===
[[Image:BubbleTwist optimusprime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003)
:A small solid-color PVC figurine of Optimus Prime in Super Mode was among the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] toys available with [[Bubble Twist]] bubble gum, produced by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Cap Candy]] and only available at Toys"R"Us. Like all figures in the series, Optimus was available in red, blue, purple, grey and black.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=2059 More information on Bubble Twist at TFormers.com]''
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===DX Transformers===
[[Image:DXTF grand convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grand Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Convoy Gun

:This small version of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[DX Transformers]]'' line of candy toys. Prime transforms in the same manner as the larger ''Energon'' figures do, though his arms have to be removed at the shoulder and reinserted into his back to form truck mode. The Prime Force were sold in a separate set in the ''DX Transformers'' series, and can combine with Prime to form his Super Mode. Optimus came with a stick of gum.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/grand-convoy-dx-transformer-2907/ More information on DX Transformers Grand Convoy at TFW2005]''
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===Pla-Kit Collection===
[[Image:Plakit grand convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grand Convoy Super Mode''' (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''PKS 01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, Convoy Gun, 3 "bullets", [[Energon star]], standard robot mode feet (x2), standard mode head, Super Mode head, antenna

: This miniature model kit of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime comes unassembled and unpainted, moulded mainly from white, red and black plastic and featuring some stickers for essential detail. Standing at around 4.5 inches tall, he comes with his Prime Force drones and can combine with them in the usual ways; while Fire-1, Gyro-2 and Digger-3 are moulded in their normal colours, Submarine-4 is stuck being black, and like every other non-color-molded, non-stickered detail on the kit, must be painted by the buyer. Prime's transformation involves removing his feet and head (an alternate Super Mode head is included, as his antenna does not transform into a helmet), and he does not come with a trailer for the Prime Force, but his gun can shoot small orange plastic BBs via a pressure-launching mechanism, and he comes with a small gold-chromed Energon star that fits onto his left shoulder. The kit also comes with "Episode 1" of the "[[Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]" mini-comic, printed on the back of the instructions.

:The kit was later [[redeco]]ed into Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version (see below) and [[Grand Scourge]], which came with episode 2 of the Convoy VS Scourge story.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/pks01.htm More information on Pla-Kit Grand Convoy Super Mode at Autobase Aichi]''

*'''Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version''' (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, Convoy Gun, 3 "bullets", [[Energon star]], standard robot mode feet (x2), standard mode head, Super Mode head, antenna

:A redeco (or should that be ''de''-deco?) of the Grand Convoy Super Mode Pla-Kit, Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version was available exclusively on July 17th and 18th at the Japanese convention, Kodansha Super Chara Festival 2004 ("K-Fest"). It is a solid white version of the normal model kit, possessing all the features of the normal figure, which was intended to be used in a customization/painting contest held at the convention. It lacks the comic of the normal release.

:The Grand Convoy Pla-Kit was also used to make Grand Scourge.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/pks01white.htm More information on Pla-Kit Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version at Autobase Aichi]''

===Super Real Figure===
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*'''Wing Convoy Super Real Figure''' (TV-kun exclusive, 2004)

:Wing Convoy Super Real Figure (ウイングコンボイ超リアルフィギュア, ''Wing Convoy chou Real Figure'') is a PVC of Optimus Prime combined with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] in Flight Mode. It was sold exclusively with the August issue of ''[[TV-kun]]'' magazine, first on sale July 1st, 2004.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/wingfig_televi.htm More information on Wing Convoy Super Real Figure at Autobase Aichi]''
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[[Image:WingConvoyOriginalFigure.jpg|thumb|300px|I sure am Optimus Prime. Yesiree.]]
*'''Wing Convoy Original Figure''' (JUSCO exclusive, 2004)

:A [[redeco]] of the Wing Convoy Super Real Figure, Wing Convoy Original Figure (ウイングコンボイオリジナルフィギュア) was available at JUSCO department stores starting on July 30th 2004. The figure was available with purchase of a Wing Saber figure, and came in a platic baggie, rather unattractively scotch-taped inside the toy's packaging. A sticker was placed on Wing Saber's packaging to note the promotion.

:Despite being sold as Wing Convoy/Optimus Prime, the figure's color scheme bears a striking resemblance to that of [[Grand Scourge]], whose model kit was on sale the same month.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/wingfig_jusco.htm More information on Wing Convoy Super Original Figure at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Chupa Chups===
[[Image:Chupachups_optimusprimes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Transformers Armada Spin Pop Candy''' (2004)
:Produced by the [[Chupa Chups]] lollipop company, this small version of Prime is essentially a battery-powered "holder" for lollipops, which fit behind his head and are spun around by a motor that activates when his pelvis is pressed. Prime has articulation in his shoulders, and his fists feature small holes that allow him to hold and store two more lollipops, in addition to the strawberry sucker he comes with.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act263/ More information on Optimus Prime spin pop at TFKenkon]''

*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
:This opening clamshell case of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime's head contains a Chupa Chups lollipop inside, and has a clasp attached to it that can be hooked to your belt or backpack.

*'''Tranformers Cybertron Mini Spin Pop Candy''' (2006)

:This ''Cybertron'' spin pop consists of a generic handle with an Optimus Prime sticker, topped with a figurine of Prime through which the included lollipop slots. When the handle is squeezed, a manual gear mechanism spins both the figure and lollipop—no batteries necessary! The handle was also redecoed in orange for a Megatron spin pop, with a figure of the Decepticon leader on top.
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===Hyper Transformers===
[[Image:HyperTransformers optimusprimes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Wing Convoy Cannon Mode''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder cannons (x2)

:Kabaya's second candy toy of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime was released as part of the ''[[Hyper Transformers]]'' series. This non-transforming figurine depicts Prime in his lesser-seen combined mode with Wing Saber: "Fight Mode", as Hasbro called it, or "Cannon Mode" in Japan. The figure's shoulder cannons came on a separate sprue in-package and had to be removed by the buyer. Prime's head can be removed and attached to the ''Hyper Transformers'' Omega Supreme figure, creating Optimus Supreme. As a candy toy, Prime came with a stick of gum.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/kabaya_hyper.htm More information on Hyper Transformers Wing Convoy at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Energon Figure Pen===
[[Image:TransformersEnergonFigurePen.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Standing up—my one weakness!"]]
*'''Transformers Energon Figure pen''' (2004)

: The Transformers Energon figure pen is based on Optimus Prime in his standard Energon body. About the size of a scout class toy, he transforms from truck mode to robot mode almost identically to his mainline toys, apart from the fact that his feet contain the pen and cannot bend. It's really hard to write with, and almost impossible to pose, even though it has full arm articulation. Amusingly, this figure can position itself to transform into his super robot mode (by flipping his helmet on, opening his chest and flipping his hands in), but because there are no versions of the Prime Force drones in this scale, it's impossible to complete him.

:The pen was manufactured and distributed by Stylus.
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===Hyper Galaxy===
[[Image:HyperGalaxy galaxyconvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:The first of several ''Cybertron''-themed candy toys articulated, a non-transforming figure of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their small ''[[Hyper Galaxy]]'' line of candy toys. The figure came with a stick of gum.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-hyper-galaxy-3100/ More information on Hyper Galaxy Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005]''
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[[Image:HyperGalaxy galaxyconvoysupermode.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Super Mode''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessores:'' Left and right cannons.
:The ''Hyper Galaxy'' series also included a figurine of Optimus Prime in his Super Mode. Rather than swivel, Prime's distinctive twin cannons are instead removable, pegging to either his arms or the backs of his wings. This figure also came with chewing gum.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-super-mode-hyper-galaxy-3101/ More information on Hyper Galaxy Galaxy Convoy Super Mode at TFW2005]''
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===Blockformers===
[[Image:Blockformers galaxyconvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, left and right leg armor, left and right leg guns, left and right missile pods
:This Kabaya candy toy of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime transformed into cab mode through disassembling into its component pieces and being rebuilt, hence the line's name of ''[[Blockformers]]''. He came with his hand-held rifle, and a stick of chewing gum. Each figure in the ''Blockformers'' line came with additional pieces that could combine with Prime to either make his trailer in vehicle mode, or convert his robot form into Super Mode. Prime himself came with his missile pod/shoulder brackets, his leg armor and guns, his right cannon came with Leobreaker, his backpack and wings came with [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], his Super Mode head came with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], and his left cannon came with [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]].

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-blockformers-3103/ More information on Blockformers Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005].
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===Change Galaxy===
[[Image:ChangeGalaxy galaxyconvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, left and right leg armor, Super Mode head
:Optimus Prime was the central figure of Kabaya's final ''Cybertron'' candy toy series, ''[[Change Galaxy]]'', which was themed around his combinations with Leobreaker and Wing Saber. In addition to being transformable (again, through partial disassembly), this figure of Prime combines with the ''Change Galaxy'' versions of his partners, forming Savage Claw Mode and Sonic Wing Mode. Prime himself came packaged with an alternate Super Mode head and his leg armour in order to complete his appearance in each of these forms. Additional Super Mode pieces were not created for this line, as that wasn't the point.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-change-galaxy-3108/ More information on Change Galaxy Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005]''
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===Gummy Candy===
[[Image:ClassicsGummies.jpg|right|thumb|]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Optimus Prime was one of three Transformers characters immortalized in [[Gummy Candy]] form by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]]. Released during the time when ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' had just replaced ''Cybertron'' on the toy shelves, Prime's candy depicts him in his ''Cybertron'' body, alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 Bumblebee]] and a kooky ''Cybertron/Classics'' Megatron cross-breed. The candies were all sold individually in blister bubbles.
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===Attacktix===
[[Image:Attacktix superoptimusprime goldbase.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Intergalactic Showdown, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=SVT05
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Recover - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Heavy Energy Blast)
}}
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:What can one say about a beast of a figure like [[Attacktix]] Super Optimus Prime? With the biggest missile, and probably the best defense in Attacktix, Super Optimus Prime is a devastating figure. This version of the figure is the Gold-based one available only in the Star Wars vs. Transformers pack.

:The SVT05 version of Super Optimus Prime has a gold base and a different power to the Booster version. He's able to recover — standing up if you have another figure in play. In tournament play only one gold-based Attacktix figure may be used per team.

:The mould has four points of articulation; head, shoulders and waist.

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[[Image:Attacktix superoptimusprime booster.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF13
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Transform - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Heavy Energy Blast)
}}
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:The booster version of Super Optimus Prime is nearly identical to the normal version except that it has a black base and a different power. Its power allows you to summon Super Optimus Prime's vehicle form from your backups — ''transforming'' the figure.

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[[Image:Attacktix superoptimusprime vehicle.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime (Vehicle)''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF14
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Transform - 20/26 (77%) success ratio
|cost=30
|speed=8
|attacktype=Shooter (Small Missile)
}}
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:Based on Cybertron Optimus Prime's fire truck mode, this figure is basically a support figure for your Super Optimus Prime robot mode figures. The figure's very reliable ''Transform'' power allows a player to get the expensive 40 point Super Optimus Prime figure into play for only 30 points.

:The vehicle mode figure sits on a raised platform that can rotate 360 degrees, and his ladder has limited articulation. His high speed makes him one of the fastest shooters in the game.
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*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Booster, <strike>2007</strike>)
[[Image:AttacktixSuperOptimusPrimeSparkAttack.jpg|thumb|200px]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF15
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Recruit -
|cost=50
|speed=6
|attacktype=
}}
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:A redeco of Super Optimus Prime in a scheme evoking the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' "Spark Attack" Apex Armor Optimus Prime PVC was planned for the second wave of Attacktix boosters. Like the rest of the figures in that assortment, it never saw release.

:The version of this piece seen at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] Celebration IV convention was translucent, not opaque, indicating that the stock photograph used an early painted mock-up.

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==Notes==
* The first test shots of Superbase Optimus Prime had a Optimus Prime vs Crumplezonehttp://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7661 molded and recessed Autobot insignia] on the chest button rather than a flat surface with a tampographed symbol. It is unknown why this change was made.

[[Image:MonsterConvoy.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Arise, Bigfootimus Prime.]]
* One of the earliest ''Armada'' Optimus Prime concepts depicts him as being an ENORMOUSLY HUGE MONSTER TRUCK. Makes one wonder about the origins of the "Monster Convoy" inscription on Super Base Optimus Prime's tires.

* ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime has some design similarities to GaoGaiGar from ''[[wikipedia:The_King_of_Braves_GaoGaiGar|The King of Braves GaoGaiGar]]'', such as the chin protrusion and cheekguards.

* On the toys that are based off of galaxy force Optimus Prime, the directions show that the backpack should have the weapons on the shoulders, when they are supposed to be underneath the arms. This mistake has misled many people including myself on how the look should be.

* I'm not sure if anybody else has had this happen, but when I got Optimus Prime vs Crumplezone, I got all the projectiles for Crumplezone, but none for Optimus Prime.

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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
* [http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/optimus_prime_mini_optimus_prime/ Energon Optimus Prime redeco with Smallest Transformers Optimus Prime gallery]

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