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War for Cybertron: Siege

2019-07-19T11:46:13Z

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[[File:WFC-Siege-Poster-ArkLaunchAutobots.jpg|thumb|250px|The stege begins.]]

'''''War For Cybertron: Siege''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline, and the first portion of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.

First revealed in mid-[[2018]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]], ''War for Cybertron: Siege'', in keeping with the installments of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'', features a line-wide [[gimmick]]: weaponry. Most Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures each come with at least one or two weapons that can transform, combine, and/or be placed into any [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] posts, [[5 mm post]]s littered all over their bodies, essentially an updated version of the [[Powerlinx]] system. Another line-wide feature is battle-damaged paintjobs on Deluxe-and-up figures to fit with the gritty "war" aspect. Returning to this toyline are [[Micromaster]]s, which are bundled in two packs, replacing the Legends Class of the last half-decade, and are now able to combine into large weapons as well as transform into their vehicle form. This size class is also used for Soundwave's minions, who can turn into cassettes or be used as a shield with fold-out pegs. Replacing the [[Prime Master]]s from [[Power of the Primes (toyline)|the last toyline]] are "[[Battle Master]]s", small [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]-type figures that can combine with other weapons and figures. They include additional "Fire Blast" effect pieces that can be placed onto other weapons included with other size classes, as well as hardpoints on the figures themselves to simulate being 'shot' or on the back of vehicles to simulate "rocket boosters" or "speed", depending on the effect part. Each effect part attaches via a 3 mm hole, or in most cases, 5 mm posts too. Some Deluxe Class figures are classified as "Deluxe Weaponizers," which can be disassembled into multiple weapons to be used in the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. Leader Class figures are very similar to ''Power of the Primes'', in which smaller figures come with additional armor that can be be added to vehicle mode or robot mode to increase their size to become the height of a Leader Class figure.

The boxes of the figures have black-light revealed [[Alphabet#Generation 1 alphabets|cybertronian script]] on them which can be put into the "[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-ca/teletraan1 Found a hidden code?]" game on the Transformers website.

==Toys==
===General retail===
====Battle Masters====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S1 [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S2 [[Lionizer (G1)#Generations|Lionizer]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S3 [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S16 [[Pteraxadon#Toys|Pteraxadon]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S17 [[Aimless (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S30 [[Caliburst (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Caliburst]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S31 [[Smashdown#Toys|Smashdown]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rung (G1)#Toys|Rung]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Lionizer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Battle Master Lionizer]]
|}
{{Comingsoontoy|Future waves}}

====Micromasters====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S4 [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations|Roadhandler]] & [[Swindler#Generations|Swindler]] ([[Race Car Patrol#Generations|Race Car Patrol]])}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S5 [[Storm Cloud (G1)#Generations|Storm Cloud]] & [[Whisper (G1)#Generations|Visper]] ([[Air Strike Patrol#Generations|Air Strike Patrol]])}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S6 [[Big Shot#Generations|Autobot Topshot]] & [[Flak (G1)#Generations|Flak]] ([[Battle Patrol#Generations|Battle Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S18 [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]] ([[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Soundwave Spy Patrol]])}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S19 [[Red Hot#Generations|Red Heat]] & [[Stakeout (G1)#Generations|Stakeout]] ([[Rescue Patrol (G1)#Generations|Rescue Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S32 [[Blackjack#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Blackjack]] & [[Hyperdrive (Micromaster)#Generations|Hyperdrive]] ([[Sports Car Patrol#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sports Car Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S33 [[Powertrain#Generations|Autobot Powertrain]] & [[Highjump (G1)#Generations|Highjump]] ([[Off Road Patrol#Generations|Off Road Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Micro-Master-Battle-Patrol.jpg|thumb|300px|Micromasters Topshot and Flak]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Rumble]] & [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratbat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Direct-Hit (G1)#Generations|Direct-Hit]] & [[Power Punch (G1)#Generations|Power Punch]] ([[Battle Squad#Generations|Battle Squad]])}}
</ul>

|}
{{Comingsoontoy|Wave 4, future waves}}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S7 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S8 [[Cog (G1)#Generations|Cog]] (Weaponizer)}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S9 [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S10 [[Flywheels#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skytread]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S20 [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S21 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S22 [[Six-Gun#Generations|Autobot Sixgun]] (Weaponizer)}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S23 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S35 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S36 [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S37 [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Brunt]] (Weaponizer)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S41 [[Barricade (IDW)#Generations|Barricade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S42 [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S43 [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Mirage]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Cog.jpg|thumb|300px|Deluxe Class Weaponizer Cog]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S48 [[Spinister (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Spinister]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S49 [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generations|Crosshairs]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4, 5}}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S11 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S12 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S24 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S25 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S38 [[Springer (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Springer]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S39 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|300px|Voyager Class Soundwave Operation: Illumination.]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S50 [[Apeface#War for Cybertron: Siege|Apeface]] (w/ [[Spasma#War for Cybertron: Siege|Spasma]])}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 5}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S13 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S14 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|witrh="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S40 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#S40|Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S51 [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Astrotrain]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:WFCS-Leader-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|250px|Leader Class Shockwave No [[Onyx Prime]] armor? We. were. [[The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|ROBBED!]]]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 3}}

====Commander Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S28 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS28-Commander-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|300px|Commander Class <strike>Skyfire</strike> Jetfire]]
|}

====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S29 [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generations|Omega Supreme]] (w/ [[Countdown (G1)#Generations|Autobot Countdown]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS29-Titan-Omega-Supreme.jpg|thumb|300px|Titan Class Omega Supreme [[Devastator (G1)|He's doomed.]]]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy}}

===Exclusives===
====Store exclusives====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Amazon'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S15 [[Greenlight#Generations|Autobot Greenlight]] & [[Dazzlestrike#Toys|Dazzlestrike]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S26 [[Firestormer#Toys|Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#S26|Covert Clone Sideswipe]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Trenchfoot#Generations|Trenchfoot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S27 [[Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Fracas]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Hairsplitter#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shrute]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Terror-Daxtyl#Generations|Terror-Daxtyl]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|Fan Vote Battle 3-Pack}}
:{{Bp-a1|WFC-S55 [[Mirage (G1)/toys#S55|Holo Mirage]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|WFC-S56 [[Aragon#Generations|Powerdasher Aragon]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|WFC-S57 [[Impactor (G1)#S57|Decepticon Impactor]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Rainmaker#Toys|Seeker 3 Pack]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|WFC-S52 [[Acid Storm (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Seeker Acid Storm]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|WFC-S53 [[Ion Storm#Toys|Seeker Ion Storm]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|WFC-S54 [[Nova Storm (G1)#Toys|Seeker Nova Storm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Walmart'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S63 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundblaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S64 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S65 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Walmart35thVoyager|Classic Animation Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S66 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Walmart35thVoyager|Classic Animation Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TBA'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|Micromaster Pack}}
:{{Bp-a1|WFC-S58 [[Road Police#Generations|Road-Police]] & [[Wheel Blaze#Generations|Wheel Blaze]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|WFC-S59 [[Groundshaker (G1)#Generations|Ground Shaker]] & [[Overair#Generations|Overair]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|WFC-S60 [[Ricon]] & [[Ironworks#Generations|Irontread]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|WFC-S61 [[Nightflight (G1)#Generations|Nightflight]] & [[Skyhopper#Generations|Slyhopper]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|WFC-S62 [[Powerbomb#Generations|Cratermaker]] & [[Gunlift#Generations|Fireline]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Reflector (G1)#3Pack|Refraktor Reconnaissance Team]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Greenlight-&-Battle-Master-Dazlestrike-multipack.jpg|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Greenlight plus Dazzlestrike]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|TBA}}

====''Selects''====
Following in the footsteps of [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]], [[Grotusque#Generations|Grotusque]], and the three ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' "Special Edition" figures in 2018, Hasbro debuted a special edition ''[[Transformers: Generations#Selects|Selects]]'' deco of Voyager Class Megatron at [[Toy Fair 2019]] to celebrate the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''. Announced at [[Toy Fair 2019]], Combat Megatron was exclusively available in the United States via online retailers such as [[BigBadToyStore]], [[Entertainment Earth]], TFSource, and Hasbro's new replacement for [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Hasbro Pulse]]. This was the first in a line of redecos catering to fans.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Shared exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS01 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GS01|Combat Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS03 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#GS03|Galactic Man Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS05 [[Lancer#Generations|Autobot Lancer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS06 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS02 [[Red Wing#Generations|Decepticon Red Wing]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:Selects-Voyager-CombatMegatron.jpg|thumb|250px|Voyager Class Combat Megatron The walking Unobtainium.]]
|-
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Lancer, Smokescreen, Shockwave}}

==''Siege'' (TakaraTomy)==
Like ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)| The Last Knight]]'', ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[Studio Series]]'', [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Transformers Siege'' (トランスフォーマーシージ) toyline sees their new "brand unification" strategy in full effect. As such, Takara ''Siege'' toys are completely identical to their [[Hasbro]] counterparts, just released in different waves and given new "ID" numbers.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[February 23|Feb 23]], [[2019]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-01 [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-02 [[Lionizer (G1)#Generations|Lionizer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-03 [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations|Roadhandler]] & [[Swindler#Generations|Swindler]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-04 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-05 [[Cog (G1)#Generations|Autobot Cog]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-06 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-07 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[March 30|Mar 30]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-08 [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-09 Autobot [[Big Shot#Generations|Topshot]] & [[Flak (G1)#Generations|Flak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-10 [[Storm Cloud (G1)#Generations|Storm Cloud]] & [[Whisper (G1)#Generations|Visper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-11 [[Flywheels#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skytread]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-12 [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-13 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-14 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[April 27|Apr 27]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-15 [[Aimless (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-16 [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-17 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-18 [[Six-Gun#Generations|Autobot Six-Gun]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-19 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[May 31]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-20 [[Pteraxadon#Generations|Pteraxadon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-21 [[Red Hot#Generations|Red Heat]] & [[Stakeout (G1)#Generations|Stakeout]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-22 [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-23 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-24 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Leader-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|300px|Leader Class Ultra Magnus (Hasbro and TakaraTomy versions are the same)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[July 27|Jul 27]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-25 [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Brunt]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-26 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[August 24|Aug 24]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-27 [[Caliburst (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Caliburst]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-28 [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[September 30|Sep 30]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-29 [[Smashdown#Generations|Autobot Smashdown]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-30 [[Blackjack#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Blackjack]] & [[Hyperdrive (Micromaster)#Generations|Hyperdrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-31 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-32 [[Springer (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Springer]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[October 26|Oct 26]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-33 [[Powertrain#Generations|Autobot Powertrain]] & [[Highjump (G1)#Generations|Highjump]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-34 [[Barricade (IDW)#Generations|Barricade]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-35 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[November 23|Nov 23]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-36 [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-37 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#S40|Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' ([[December 26|Dec 26]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-38 [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-39 [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generations|Omega Supreme]]}}
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Everything beyond wave 4}}

==Notes==
*The names of many individual figures from this line were revealed by listings on [[Walmart]] and [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Australia]] prior to being formally unveiled by Hasbro at conventions.
*''Siege'' toys debuted at the tail end of October 2018 with the Voyager Class available from U.S. comic stores and private dealers, followed up by Battle Masters at [[Target]] on November 4, 2018.
*Deluxe Class Red Alert was accidentally revealed by Hasbro by being featured as the "core" figure in the [[stock photography|stock CG render]] showcasing the use of Brunt's Weaponizer parts released during New York Comic-Con in October 2018. Full on stock renders were found on different websites, such as [[Target]] and [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] leading to New York [[Toy Fair 2019]], midway through February, where his existence was finally acknowledged.

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War for Cybertron: Siege

2019-07-05T12:23:29Z

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[[File:WFC-Siege-Poster-ArkLaunchAutobots.jpg|thumb|250px|The stege begins.]]

'''''War For Cybertron: Siege''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline, and the first portion of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.

First revealed in mid-[[2018]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]], ''War for Cybertron: Siege'', in keeping with the installments of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'', features a line-wide [[gimmick]]: weaponry. Most Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures each come with at least one or two weapons that can transform, combine, and/or be placed into any [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] posts, [[5 mm post]]s littered all over their bodies, essentially an updated version of the [[Powerlinx]] system. Another line-wide feature is battle-damaged paintjobs on Deluxe-and-up figures to fit with the gritty "war" aspect. Returning to this toyline are [[Micromaster]]s, which are bundled in two packs, replacing the Legends Class of the last half-decade, and are now able to combine into large weapons as well as transform into their vehicle form. This size class is also used for Soundwave's minions, who can turn into cassettes or be used as a shield with fold-out pegs. Replacing the [[Prime Master]]s from [[Power of the Primes (toyline)|the last toyline]] are "[[Battle Master]]s", small [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]-type figures that can combine with other weapons and figures. They include additional "Fire Blast" effect pieces that can be placed onto other weapons included with other size classes, as well as hardpoints on the figures themselves to simulate being 'shot' or on the back of vehicles to simulate "rocket boosters" or "speed", depending on the effect part. Each effect part attaches via a 3 mm hole, or in most cases, 5 mm posts too. Some Deluxe Class figures are classified as "Deluxe Weaponizers," which can be disassembled into multiple weapons to be used in the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. Leader Class figures (most of them, at least) are very similar to ''Power of the Primes'', in which smaller figures come with additional armor that can be be added to vehicle mode or robot mode to increase their size to become the height of a Leader Class figure.

The boxes of the figures have black-light revealed [[Alphabet#Generation 1 alphabets|cybertronian script]] on them which can be put into the "[[Found a hidden code?]]" game on the Transformers website.

==Toys==
===General retail===
====Battle Masters====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S1 [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S2 [[Lionizer (G1)#Generations|Lionizer]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S3 [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S16 [[Pteraxadon#Generations|Pteraxadon]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S17 [[Aimless (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S30 [[Caliburst (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Caliburst]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S31 [[Smashdown#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smashdown]]}}
|[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Lionizer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Battle Master Lionizer]]
|}

====Micromasters====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S4 [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations|Roadhandler]] & [[Swindler#Generations|Swindler]] ([[Race Car Patrol#Generations|Race Car Patrol]])}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S5 [[Storm Cloud (G1)#Generations|Storm Cloud]] & [[Whisper (G1)#Generations|Visper]] ([[Air Strike Patrol#Generations|Air Strike Patrol]])}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S6 [[Big Shot#Generations|Autobot Topshot]] & [[Flak (G1)#Generations|Flak]] ([[Battle Patrol#Generations|Battle Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S18 [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]] ([[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Soundwave Spy Patrol]])}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S19 [[Red Hot#Generations|Red Heat]] & [[Stakeout (G1)#Generations|Stakeout]] ([[Rescue Patrol (G1)#Generations|Rescue Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S32 [[Blackjack#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Blackjack]] & [[Hyperdrive (Micromaster)#Generations|Hyperdrive]] ([[Sports Car Patrol#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sports Car Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S33 [[Powertrain#Generations|Autobot Powertrain]] & [[Highjump (G1)#Generations|Highjump]] ([[Off Road Patrol#Generations|Off Road Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Micro-Master-Battle-Patrol.jpg|thumb|300px|Micromasters Topshot and Flak]]
|}
{{Comingsoontoy|Wave 4}}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S7 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S8 [[Cog (G1)#Generations|Cog]] (Weaponizer)}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S9 [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S10 [[Flywheels#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skytread]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S20 [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S21 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S22 [[Six-Gun#Generations|Autobot Sixgun]] (Weaponizer)}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S23 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S35 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S36 [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S37 [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Brunt]] (Weaponizer)}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S41 [[Barricade (IDW)#Generations|Barricade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S42 [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S43 [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Mirage]]}}
</ul>

|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Spinister]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosshairs (G1)#Generations|Crosshairs]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Cog.jpg|thumb|300px|Deluxe Class Weaponizer Cog]]
|-
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4, 5}}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S11 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S12 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S24 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S25 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S38 [[Springer (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Springer]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S39 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Apeface#War for Cybertron: Siege|Apeface]] (w/ [[Spasma#War for Cybertron: Siege|Spasma]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|300px|Voyager Class Soundwave Operation: Illumination.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S13 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S14 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|witrh="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S40 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#S40|Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Astrotrain]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFCS-Leader-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|250px|Leader Class Shockwave No [[Onyx Prime]] armor? We. were. [[The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|ROBBED!]]]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 3}}

====Commander Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S28 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS28-Commander-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|300px|Commander Class <strike>Skyfire</strike> Jetfire]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S29 [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generations|Omega Supreme]] (w/ [[Countdown (G1)#Generations|Autobot Countdown]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS29-Titan-Omega-Supreme.jpg|thumb|300px|Titan Class Omega Supreme [[Devastator (G1)|He's doomed.]]]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy}}

===Exclusives===
====Store exclusives====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="100%" valign="top"|'''Amazon'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S15 [[Greenlight#Generations|Autobot Greenlight]] & [[Dazzlestrike#Toys|Dazzlestrike]]}}
'''TBD'''
{{Bp-a1|WFC-S26 [[Firestormer#Toys|Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce]]}}
:{{Bp-a2|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#S26|Covert Clone Sideswipe]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]]}}
::{{Bp-a1|[[Raindance#Generations|Autobot Raindance]]}}
::{{Bp-a1|[[Grand Slam (G1)#Generations|Autobot Grand Slam]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Trenchfoot#Generations|Trenchfoot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-S27 [[Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Fracas]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Hairsplitter#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shrute]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Terror-Daxtyl#Generations|Terror-Daxtyl]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Greenlight-&-Battle-Master-Dazlestrike-multipack.jpg|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Greenlight plus Dazzlestrike]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy}}

====''Selects''====
Following in the footsteps of [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]], [[Grotusque#Generations|Grotusque]], and the three ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' "Special Edition" figures in 2018, Hasbro debuted a special edition ''[[Transformers: Generations#Selects|Selects]]'' deco of Voyager Class Megatron at [[Toy Fair 2019]] to celebrate the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''. Announced at [[Toy Fair 2019]], Combat Megatron was exclusively available in the United States via online retailers such as [[BigBadToyStore]], [[Entertainment Earth]], TFSource, and Hasbro's new replacement for [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Hasbro Pulse]].
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hasbro Pulse'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS01 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GS01|Combat Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS02 [[Red Wing#Generations|Decepticon Red Wing]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS06 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:Selects-Voyager-CombatMegatron.jpg|thumb|250px|Voyager Class Combat Megatron]]
|-
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Smokescreen, Red Wing}}

==''Siege'' (TakaraTomy)==
Like ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)| The Last Knight]]'', ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[Studio Series]]'', [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Transformers Siege'' (トランスフォーマーシージ) toyline sees their new "brand unification" strategy in full effect. As such, Takara ''Siege'' toys are completely identical to their [[Hasbro]] counterparts, just released in different waves and given new "ID" numbers.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[February 23|Feb 23]], [[2019]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-01 [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-02 [[Lionizer (G1)#Generations|Lionizer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-03 [[Roadhandler (G1)#Generations|Roadhandler]] & [[Swindler#Generations|Swindler]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-04 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-05 [[Cog (G1)#Generations|Autobot Cog]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-06 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-07 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[March 30|Mar 30]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-08 [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-09 Autobot [[Big Shot#Generations|Topshot]] & [[Flak (G1)#Generations|Flak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-10 [[Storm Cloud (G1)#Generations|Storm Cloud]] & [[Whisper (G1)#Generations|Visper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-11 [[Flywheels#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skytread]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-12 [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-13 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-14 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[April 27|Apr 27]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-15 [[Aimless (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-16 [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-17 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-18 [[Six-Gun#Generations|Autobot Six-Gun]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-19 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[May 31]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-20 [[Pteraxadon#Generations|Pteraxadon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-21 [[Red Hot#Generations|Red Heat]] & [[Stakeout (G1)#Generations|Stakeout]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-22 [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-23 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-24 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Leader-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|300px|Leader Class Ultra Magnus (Hasbro and TakaraTomy versions are the same)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[July 27|Jul 27]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-25 [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Brunt]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-26 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[August 24|Aug 24]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SG-27 [[Caliburst (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Caliburst]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-28 [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[September 28|Sep 28]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-29 [[Smashdown#Generations|Autobot Smashdown]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-30 [[Blackjack#War for Cybertron: Siege|Decepticon Blackjack]] & [[Hyperdrive (Micromaster)#Generations|Hyperdrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-31 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-32 [[Springer (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Springer]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[October 25|Oct 25]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-33 [[Powertrain#Generations|Autobot Powertrain]] & [[Highjump (G1)#Generations|Highjump]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-34 [[Barricade (IDW)#Generations|Barricade]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SG-35 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[November 25|Nov 25]], 2019)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SG-36 [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SG-37 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#S40|Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Everything beyond wave 4}}

==Notes==
*The names of many individual figures from this line were revealed by listings on [[Walmart]] and [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Australia]] prior to being formally unveiled by Hasbro at conventions.
*''Siege'' toys debuted at the tail end of October 2018 with the Voyager Class available from U.S. comic stores and private dealers, followed up by Battle Masters at [[Target]] on November 4, 2018.
*Deluxe Class Red Alert was accidentally revealed by Hasbro by being featured as the "core" figure in the [[stock photography|stock CG render]] showcasing the use of Brunt's Weaponizer parts released during New York Comic-Con in October 2018. Full on stock renders were found on different websites, such as [[Target]] and [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] leading to New York [[Toy Fair 2019]], midway through February, where his existence was finally acknowledged.

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[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege| ]]
[[Category:Subline imprint]]
[[Category:Toylines]]

High Beam (G2)

2018-07-18T07:37:21Z

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{{picsneeded|Maximal body}}
:''High Beam is an [[Autobot]] and later [[Maximal]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:HighBeam cardart.jpg|frame|Behind you. Yes, YOU.]]

'''High Beam''' is a tracker who always means business. He never backs down from a challenge or shirks his responsibilities. Although his fellow Autobots tend to think of him as more of a thinker than a fighter, he'll eagerly engage in a firefight if he feels it is his duty to do so. This sense of duty is what drives him on his mission to find and destroy [[Decepticon]]s. High Beam is more than ready to "get busy" with his latest targets, those feisty [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]].

==Fiction==
===Theft of the Golden Disk===
[[File:Tfccm14 high beam robot.jpg|thumb]]
High Beam underwent the Maximal upgrade at the end of the Great War and joined the [[Maximal Command Security Force]], a group of highly trained individuals who uphold the [[Pax Cybertronia]] on [[Maximal]]-controlled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Due to his brash and over-eager disposition, High Beam often found himself getting demoted... nearly as often as he got promoted up again. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14|High Beam's profile}} High Beam was very surprised to see that his teammate [[Getout]] modeled himself after a lesser known Autobot named [[Skram (G2)|Skram]] whom High Beam had known personally. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14|Getout's profile}}

High Beam, along with [[Switchblade (BW)|Switchblade]], was shot by [[Dinobot (BW)|a Predacon]] with an [[Optic weaponry|energy ray]]. {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}}

===''Wings Universe''===
High Beam and the Go-Bots were brought to life on Earth using a combination of human and [[Nebulan]] science, becoming part of the "second generation" of Transformers. When the new 'bots started picking sides just like their predecessors, High Beam joined the Autobots under the overall command of [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] and [[Rapido]]. He brought his Go-Bots to assist his commanders at the [[Large Hadron Collider]] in Switzerland when it was raided by [[Clench (G1)|Clench]] and his Decepticon Syndicate. The Go-Bots helped [[Scorch (G1)|Scorch]] bring down the colossal [[Double Punch]]. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===''Unite Warriors''===
High Beam, with other Autobots, oversaw an attempt to wipe the [[Commando (RID)|Combatrons]]' [[Predacon (RID)|Destronger]] programming. However, before they could be reprogrammed, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] interrupted the process and whisked away the Combatrons. {{storylink|Baldigus Chapter, Part One}}

==Toys==
===Generation 2===
[[File:G2-toy HighBeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

*'''High Beam''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:Part of the first wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], High Beam transforms into a "concept car" of seemingly made-up origin with an exposed rear engine. At 1:64 scale and using through-axle wheels for speedy rolling on smooth surfaces, High Beam is compatible with many "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox"-brand playsets and tracks.

:The same mold was [[redeco]]ed in ''Generation 2'' for the Go-Bots version of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Bumblebee]], as well as for the [[BotCon 1995]] [[exclusive]] toy, [[Nightracer (G2)#Generation 2|Nightracer]]. It was later used for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spy Changer]] [[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Autobot/HighBeam/highbeam.htm More information on High Beam at TFU.info]
{{-}}

==Notes==
* High Beam's card-art mistakenly gives him [[Gearhead]]'s rifle.
* As with the rest of Security Force, High Beam's Maximal body is based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]].
* According to an interview with [[Bob Budiansky]] in the [[Netflix]] series The Toys That Made Us, "High Beams" was a rejected name for one of the original 28 Transformers from the 1984 toy line.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''High Beam''' (ハイビーム ''Hai Bīmu'')
*''French:'' '''Turbo-Libero'''
*''Italian:'' '''Puma'''

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[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Talk:Optimus Prime (G1)/toys

2014-07-05T03:58:33Z

DELTAprime:

==20TH/MP==
It's a little detail, but the pic used for the 20TH Anniversary MasterPiece Convoy Optimus Prime is kind of wrong: I think it's a testshot model that has never been sold (battle damage with long stacks and wrong light's feet colors) Also, he is a lille misstransformed as the matrix "hidder" is on the wrong side.
:Its a stock photo of one of the longstack protos Hasbro keeps using for promotional images. I chose these photos because its hard to find stock photos of the actual product (I don't want to use somebody else's photos), and they're actually photographed pretty well, with no major posing or transformation problems aside from the bumper in his chest. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 20:11, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
::The errors should be noted, though, so we know we have to replace this photo eventually. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 20:13, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
:::I'd prefer a really good photo, since its the best toy he has, so might as well get the best pics possible. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 20:27, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
::::Do you think we could take a remy pic?

The text for the Masterpiece/20th Prime is a bit... um... --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 22:13, 6 January 2007 (UTC)
: Accurate?
: Abit what? I believe I wrote that at 4am. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 10:27, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

I recently got this and thought there was somet stuff worth noting... I don't know whether I've got what is now the standard, or something specifically "UK". I ordered it off Amazon UK and I've seen the same thing in Forbidden Planet here. Anyway, whatever it is, it has the small smoke stacks, no shiny chromy bits, and much more simplistic paintwork than the battledamaged US release. The Ion Blaster is also a mix of blue, silver and yellow as opposed to black or grey. Oh it comes with a talking stand too, although it's rather obviously not Peter Cullen they recorded... Something I was also curious about is the pair of voice communicators in his arms. On mine he has a sticker of Grimlock on the right, and Megatron on the left, however, the box shows Starscream. Is there just a random assortment that varies from item to item? Well, anyway, I, umm, thought some of this information might be pertinent. Sorry if this isn't the right place to bring this stuff up. DS (sorry, no account) [[User:82.69.45.136|82.69.45.136]] 10:43, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
:That's the Classics DVD version. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|check here]]. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 11:02, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

Just got MP-1. Mine came with Grimlock on the right and Megatron on the left wrist communicator. --[[User:Thecrookedman|Thecrookedman]] 8:35 PM, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

== Classics ==

The entry for Classics Voyager Optimus Prime (and the matching entry at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)]]) claims that his two guns "can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon." I've never heard of Classics Prime having such a feature, at least not officially. Can somebody confirm or deny? --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 23:02, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

:It's true - you leave the wind vane attached to his back, and you can then plug the smokestacks into that, and angle the whole shebang up over his shoulders to make a twin cannon. It's official an' in his instructions and stuff. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 23:22, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

::I never knew that. Cool. --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 04:20, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

==Flat character==

I always thought so. Compared with Megatron, he had no charisma. He was wayyyy too honorable, level-headed, mature, just, wise, noble, etc.. *blech*[[User:71.34.68.213|71.34.68.213]] 21:57, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

:I'm sorry Prime wasn't evil enough for your tastes, but as far as I can tell that doesn't have anything to do with his ''toy...'' --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 23:12, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

== Merchandise ==

What about [http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act267/ this guy]? --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 14:12, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
===Revoltech===
Shouldn't Revoltech be in merchandise? I moved it in that section, but someone else move it back in toys without explaining why.

:By what possible definition is a Revoltech action figure not a toy and a 3" Titanium figure a toy? --[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 20:52, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
::I know, but Titanium has transformable toys, at least. I think the best definition would be toys=sold directly by Hasbro/takara, that would make Revoltech a merchandise. But what about McDonald Toys, then? Anyway, even if the difference between Merchandise and toys became kind of blur for Mc Donald, [[Titanium Series]], and Even [[Action Master]], Revoltech is not sell directly by Takara/Hasbro, and neither does it transform. Which clearly set him in Merchandise at the same title than "Metal Force"--[[User:GUIGUI|GUIGUI]] 21:03, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Um, wow. I know we have some idiosyncratic definitions on this Wiki (like "Comics-only character"), but I'd be very much against creating our own peculiar definition of TOY that's "sold by Takara/Hasbro". And "there's a toy that transforms in the package" as a definition would suddenly make 99% of my G.I. Joe collection not toys... --[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 21:09, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

::Titaniums are directly sold by Hasbro in the same way the Kenner-branded Beast Wars and Machine Wars were. Plus, most of the characters with 3" Titaniums I've seen have them under "merchandise". Puls, while the Action Master figures (usually) didn't transform, their weapons or vehicles ''did'', and they were a mainline to boot. However, there's also guys like [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]], who has a transforming toy, but said toy is bolted to a radio that keeps his legs pointed outward. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 21:38, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

::::...In the Transformers line, Of course I don't know why I should even precise that. And I don't want to create my own definition of Merchandise/Toys differentiation, I want one to be officially created, by general consensus (unless there is already one? If so a link to it would be appreciated)! That's why I Talk about it in the Discussion part: What make a Merchandise and what make a Toy? And in which category should Revoltech be put?--[[User:GUIGUI|GUIGUI]] 21:15, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

If we must have a clear criterion, I think "produced by Hasbro/Takara" may be the best we can do. And yes, that would mean moving most promotional toys like Happy Meals out of "toys" and into something else. Sadly, it would also affect toys made by GiG in Italy or by Estrela in Brazil, without some sort of concession. <s>Those were at least the same molds, so, we could base it on who owned the rights to the tooling at the time the item was produced, since GiG and Estrela were licensing them but wouldn't have owned them. (Not who ''made'' the original tooling, since then toys like Omega Supreme and Roadbuster are out.)</s>
:Hasbro '''owned''' the Bandai tooling used to filled out the line in 1985? --[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 21:55, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
::Whoops -- no, they didn't. Don't know why I even wrote that. So that idea's out completely then. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 22:13, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
Personally though I would rather not have a set rule for it, and instead decide things case by case. We could keep a list in the help pages of what items "count" as toys and what items don't. It's a subjective thing, but, I think we'll end up with the smallest number of silly categorizations that way. As Rotty says, I can't imagine any definition of the word "toy" that would exclude a Revoltech figure. They are nothing like Metalforce Prime. Metalforce is, IMO, very much in the "statue" area and not the "toy" area. A 3" Titanium is pretty much just a statue too, to me, but a SCF/HoC PVC figurine is moving closer to "toy".

--[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 21:37, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

:I basically agree with Steve. The line between the two is fuzzy, but I feel that most everybody would agree with decisions, in this case, made somewhat arbitrarily. I don't think it's too hard to easily discern what was produced to be played with, and what was produced to be a display piece. --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 21:44, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah, I think we can come up with a pretty good definition in that toys are designed to be played with. You can say of them that they have a "play pattern", as I did at [[Multi-property brand]]. So figures that transform into something else are toys. If you play with them by having them interact with vehicles and accessories, also toys. [[Attacktix]], [[Built to Rule]], [[MyClone]], [[Revoltech]], those are also meant to be played with. There's really no way to play with 3" Titaniums, but it would be nice to keep [[Titanium Series]] entirely under Toys when the same character has both 6" and 3" figures. 3" Titaniums and SCFs are a gray area. --[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 21:53, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Notice that this "to be able to play with" distinction fall apart for softimus Prime and Optimash Prime, who are definitively done to play with. Yet, personally I would never move them in the toys Section.--[[User:GUIGUI|GUIGUI]] 22:10, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
::::There's a point here, but I really think it needs to be a) signed and b) not phrased as threat of protest in order to weigh it against other opinions expressed. --[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 22:05, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
:::::I just Forgot to sign (happen from time to time, sorry) and there was absolutely no will of threat when I tipped it.--[[User:GUIGUI|GUIGUI]] 22:10, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

I wonder if Hasbro and Takara have some exact standard by which they determine what's a toy and what's merchandise? Perhaps toys tend to belong to "lines" or assortments, whereas merchandise tends to be a one-off item? There is an assortment of Titaniums, there is certainly an assortment of actual main-line figures, but there is only one Optimash Prime? Certainly we cannot strictly use the amount of "one", but perhaps this is where we can be arbitrary, if not being wholly arbitrary? There are only two Softformers, only one Metalforce... I suppose Masterpiece now has enough items to be considered a line? --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 22:17, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
:Nice idea, but the Heroes of Cybertron series goes against that logic.--[[User:GUIGUI|GUIGUI]] 22:23, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
::We're currently counting Robot Heroes as Merchandise, and that line's set to get fairly extensive. SCF would also have to be switched to toys, when you really can't play with them. --[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 22:25, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

==Wall Statues==
I went to my local Toys Be We today, looking for a Classics Bumblebee, and discovered three Classics Primes, a 20th DVD Anniversary Prime....and Megatron and Optimus Prime Wall Statues. [http://www.toysrus.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&productId=116021&N=27+&nvalue=27 Here] and [http://www.toysrus.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&productId=114687&N=27+&nvalue=27 here]. Pricy, but yummy-lookin'. I wish I had three hundred bucks to blow on all three...but I'll be content (for now) with my Classics Prime. If somebody wants to add the statues to the merchandise for Optimus and Megsy, go ahead. [[User:Kendrakirai|Kendrakirai]] 04:57, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

==Original G1 Toy==
We don't seem to have a picture of the original toy. I think given its importance to the line (and its many releases) It would be great to have a good collection of pictures of it emphasising its many features and variations (ie New Years Convoy, TF Collection version with axe). [[User:Azereal|Azereal]] 03:29, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
:When I wrote this article, I attempted to track down as many images as I could find for all the figures I listed and described. But G1 Prime was difficult, because I wasn't sure any fan photo would be more deserving than any other for it, and I couldn't find a stock Hasbro/Takara photo of the original team was of good visual quality. I think I'll leave if for you guys to figure out, now. - FFN in class

We need a pic of this toy with its trailer and alternate modes. That's kind of a big thing to be missing there. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 20:52, 20 April 2009 (EDT)

The encore trailer sports a 1992 mold year. Is this the G2 retool, and if so, what changes were made? Also, is there any info on trailer variants?--[[User:Hida Atarasi|Hida Atarasi]] 01:48, 23 September 2009 (EDT)

==New additions==
Hi guys. I was just reading thru this AWSOME article and noticed a few more recent things were missing. I hope you like my additions. --[[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]].
:Thank you. I am pretty awesome at writing about toys I don't actually own :D --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 14:28, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
::Well, you certainly do a great job, because I actually do own most of them (not that I'm bragging), and I can't really better any of the descriptions in your entries. Nice work! :-)
::In case you're interested, I'm a Prime/Megsy completist, at least in the sense of I buy each officially produced ''transforming'' (or at least highly articulated) mould. I'd like to think that I'm not a slave to repaints, but if they reflect something that's actually in the fiction I'll sometimes cave, ala Powerlinx Armada Prime. As a sideline I collect ''most'' iterations of Starscream, Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Soundwave and Grimlock. Oh, and Beast Wars/Machines characters who were actually in the shows. All the best, [[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]].

:::To be fair, I've not seriously edited this page since creating it in January, so the sheer majority of the work since then (especially of the new toys released since January) were written by other members, and the entire Trivia section was originally by Nevermore and somebody else who I can't remember, unfortunately. But still, I am very proud of it as toys are a sorely neglected subject on this wiki. A single sentence about toys is not good enough unless the product in question doesn't do anything. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 15:30, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

====Slightly altered how?====
:Me again. Just a question; does anyone know what the actual difference is between the original Japanese [[Pepsi Convoy]] and the supposedly "slightly altered" U.S. release? I've just added the U.S. version here since, unlike Pepsi Convoy, he ''is'' actually supposed to be Optimus. However, I don't know what this small difference is supposed to be, since I only own the Japanese version myself.

:Also, I understand that this was a convention exclusive of some variety, but was it just a BotCon thing, or was it available at ComiCon and/or anywhere else? Purchase or competition?

:Any help?

:Thanks, [[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]]
::The only differences I'm aware of are the character distinction and the packaging. Oh, and I assume the US version has short stacks. (I have the Japanese one.) It was sold by Hasbro Toy Shop at BotCon and San Diego Comic-Con this year. It's something they sold at whatever convention they were at, as part of their normal stock. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 13:34, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
:::Thanks dude! Much appreciated. Yeah, now that you mention it, looking at the picture I added I can see the small stacks. Cheers, [[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]]

==Snarky commentary==
Who the heck put all the snarky commentary in the sections for iPod Convoy, the Nike thing, the Pepsi things ect? I actually have a good idea who did it, but I'll refrain from naming names. For the most part, this article is meant to be informative in comparison to most articles on the wiki, so we should restrain ourselves from adding colour commentary and giving "cute" nicknames for the toys. I would also advise this person to stop displaying the toy images as large as possible. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 05:14, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
:Dear FFN,
:PacifistPrime here.
:I'd like to clear up a few misconceptions. I am responsible for the so-called "snarky" comments that you have unilaterally excised, however, you are incorrect in describing them as having been "put" into the relevant sections such as Nike and iPod Convoy, because I originated all those sections myself in the first place. As the original author, the tone of my writing can hardly be described as an insertion or imposition to pre-existing material, since those whole sections were my own original contributions.
:Regarding the "naming of names", I don't know if I was the user you had in mind or not, but I'd appreciate it if you'd refrain from making this all sound like some clandestine snarkfest: I wrote the entries whilst logged in and never made any attempt to make my contribution anonymously.
:As to the "snarky commentary", with all due respect (and acknowledging you're doubtless a more frequent contributor than myself): Are you serious? One of the most pervasive and appealing things about this wiki is its sense of humour and light, joshing tone. My comments are satirical and jovial at worst, hardly snarky. I mean, honestly, you don't want us to become like the mirthless uptights over at Wookieepedia, do you?
:And I challenge you to dispute that my contributions on these toys aren't ''thoroughly'' informative. I believe that my wry comments in no way detract from the article's informativeness.
:Finally, if the image sizes are too large, I'm more than happy to concede that. I just made them a size which seemed adequately large to understand, but if you feel strongly otherwise, I don't much care on this point.
:Rather than just reverting your edits, I'm hoping we can discuss this. I'd be good if some other users will weigh in on this matter. I hope I am not out of line here, but I really believe that FFN's appraisal of my work (and his edits) are excessive (and somewhat contrary to the flavour of this wiki), especially as they have stood intact for several months.
:All the best,
:[[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]]
::The problem is not me wanting to excise humour from the wiki (if you'll noted me in talk pages and on TFW2005, I am a staunch defender of the Wiki's tone and sense of humour), the problem is the jokes got in the way of conveying information with them starting off with commentary about Prime's corporate shilling and the various nicknames you gave to the toys. In any case, the number of jokes didn't fit the tone of the rest of the article, or really, the tone of the toy sections of the rest of the wiki. Now, I really do appreciate you for writing about the Japanese toys, but really, with humour sometimes less is more.
::Oh, somebody needs to find an out-of-box photo of iPod Convoy. I only have stock photos of iPod Optimus Prime. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 12:58, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
:::Well, FFN, what can I say? I disagree. I really don't think you can reasonably argue that the jokes were "getting in the way", as all the useful information was clearly there. Frankly, I think the running gag that Japanese Convoy is addicted to endorsement deals was a perfectly relevant bit of observational humour, given how obviously egregious 2007 was for this fact, and it's a damn shame to have it removed.
:::Does anyone else want to weigh in here?
:::Cheers, [[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]].

:I have no strong opinion on it. I think there were probably too many jokes before, but it would be okay for some of them to be put back in. I do think the "nickames" for the toys are probably a bad idea. Since we're talking about Japanese-exclusive toys that American fans won't know much about, it's probably better to call them by their real names all the time to avoid confusion. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 23:46, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

::That sounds reasonable to me. I can appreciate the point about the excessively cute/smartass nicknames. If I could restore the running note of observational humour about Convoy's excessive number of corporate endorsements, I'd be happy. Whaddaya reckon, FFN? Anyone else?
::--[[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]].
:::Okay, I'd just prefer it if we didn't bash people over the head with the joke like say, the The Chaser's War on Everything or something. I prefer my satire to be more subtle and be left for the viewer to notice, like Newstopia. Funnily enough I love both shows.
:::Edit: Sorry for not replying soon, I didn't notice this talk page had been updated since January. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 06:51, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
::::I take it from the Chaser reference that you're a fellow Aussie TransFan, FFN...? Anyway, I've restored the two header jokes about Japanese Prime being addicted to endorsement deals but ''without'' reinserting any of the name-based jokes, as per our discussion. (n.b. The remaining use of "iPodimus Prime" was actually still there, I didn't put it back in. I assume that means you thought one mention was okay when you were removing all the others. I'd appreciate that one use being left that way too, as I think it rolls off the toungue an is fankly pretty amusing, if I do say so myself...).
::::I hope that's all cool with everyone now.
::::Peace, --[[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]][[User:PacifistPrime|PP]] 09:03, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
:::::Yeah I am. That's fine now. Could you write about the iPod Optimus Prime redeco? Yeah, his name is Optimus Prime [[Transformers (film)|for some reason]]. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 20:22, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

I am probably a bit late, but i think the whole "convoy loves corporate endorsements" thing is hilarious and does not detract at all from the informative nature of the article. Just thought i would throw my opinion out there.--[[User:Skyglide|Skyglide]] 04:57, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

== Main Image ==

''"We need a more appropriate image, one that only has G1 Primes on it."'' 
While I agree with [[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] that that would be ideal, the image that ''was'' there is so filled with awesome that I vote we keep it in place until we have something better. [[User:JW|JW]] 14:34, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

:Didn't Remy Rodis do one like this, with a buttillion Primes all together? Maybe you should bug him about it. -hx, still not logged in.

== 25th Anniversary Pack ==

Sooooo... what do we file the umpteenth rerelease of this toy under? Universe? Universe (2008)?--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 05:38, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
:Universe (2008). [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 05:57, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

==Pepsi Optimus Prime==
Are we sure Pepsi Optimus Prime was Pepsi Convoy? I thought he was just Optimus Prime, not a seperate character. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 03:33, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
: Yeah, they're two different dudes. Pepsi Convoy is a character separate from Optimus Prime created to shill, and Pepsi Optimus Prime is just Optimus Prime The Shill. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 03:40, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

== Fictional apperances ==

I was looking through the toylist and I thought it might be interesting to have some kind of note about fictional appearances of the toys, or a "toy-only" note. It would be neat to look at the Combat Hero toy and see that it appeared at the end of the G2 comic. The note could have a range, Issues 5–7 of Marvel comics or something. Some of them, like Masterpiece don't really count as it is supposed to be the original. Just an idea. Maybe it is too messy to attempt. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 23:42, 21 April 2009 (EDT)
:Just to follow up: Hearing no objection I went ahead and added the info back then, but the recent consensus seems to be to not have it. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 16:59, 27 April 2010 (EDT)

== Original toy influence ==

Please explain why this was cut. Is it ''not true''? Is it somehow not relevant in some bizarro-world way that I'm not seeing? -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 19:53, 17 June 2009 (EDT)
:"The first Optimus Prime toy was the inspiration for lots of Optimus Prime toys later". NO SHIT, REALLY? Should it also BE NOTED THAT? --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 19:56, 17 June 2009 (EDT)
::It is also worth noting! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 19:57, 17 June 2009 (EDT)
::Optimus Primes in every continuity family, Ultra Magnuses, evil clones, BW leaders, even a faction sigil or two... the toy has influence that ranges across the entire history of the brand, multiple characters, universes, and franchises. It's the root of a huge family tree. This may be obvious to you and me, sure, because we are all uber-robot geeks here. But there is nothing ''inherently'' obvious about it at all. If "obvious" is our criteria, why are we describing the toy at all?
:: (I was gonna contrast that with all the stuff we describe that can be PLAINLY SEEN FROM PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TOY, but strangely enough we're missing photos of his alternate mode and trailer.) -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 20:14, 17 June 2009 (EDT)
:::No answer? -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 11:14, 23 June 2009 (EDT)

== Alternity? ==

Wasn't our Alternity section more expansive than this? Did we lose everything in the Bookworm Crash? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 10:50, 4 July 2009 (EDT)

==The Trannies?==

The G2 Laser Optimus Prime section talks about "The Trannies" awards, and that the figure won twice, and also lost to its own repaint. Can anyone provide an insight to these awards? How were they decided, by whom, where, when, who won, when did they stop, etc? Presumably either on its own page or a suitable sub-section of someone else's (eg: if they were done by Hasbro, a section on the Hasbro page). [[Special:Contributions/118.208.172.41|118.208.172.41]] 06:19, 13 August 2009 (EDT)

:They were held on [[alt.toys.transformers]] (and related newsgroups) during the late 90s/early 00s, organised by [[Robert Jung]]. The awards were decided by email vote. A [http://groups.google.com/groups/search?safe=off&q=trannies+group%3Aalt.toys.transformers Google Groups search] may help enlighten. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 06:29, 13 August 2009 (EDT)

==Goes somewhere==
[[Image:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb]]

== Another split? ==

So yeah, I'm less than halfway through this big overhaul, and I'm thinking we might need a separate page for all Prime's merchandise, just to take the load off this one. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 18:36, 29 November 2009 (EST)
: That seems fine to me. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 18:49, 29 November 2009 (EST)
::Seems a natural split. I would also suggest that given the sheer ''number'' of toys we're detailing, the "trivia" section with development info at the bottom ought to actually have its subsections moved up to the toys they're discussing. The original toy in particular already has a lot of development info in its entry, so merging it with the other info at the bottom would be for the best.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 19:14, 29 November 2009 (EST)

== Generations ==

Where is the Generations deluxe Prime on this page?[[User:TOM|TOM]] 20:45, 21 May 2010 (EDT)

:That'd be under 'Transformers (2010)', actually. It needs a little tweaking, too; He turns into a '90s International 8100 daycab, and certainly not a racing truck. A flame job on a Civic does not a racecar make. Unfortunately, I apparently don't have enough edits yet to fix it myself. [[Special:Contributions/99.192.95.58|99.192.95.58]] 10:29, 11 March 2011 (EST)
::You should still be able to make the edit, though I'd recommend including a citation/supporting evidence link so any skeptics know you're not just making it up.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 14:01, 11 March 2011 (EST)
:::The page was protected some time ago because anons kept adding the Generations WFC Prime to it. Given the date of TOM's original post, that's the Prime he's asking about too. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 14:19, 11 March 2011 (EST)
::::Ah, I see. I thought 99.192.95.58 was phrasing it that way because he was afraid his own editing record wouldn't hold enough weight and so it'd just get reverted.
::::In that case, 99.192.95.58, you have to register first, and then you can edit the page. It isn't contingent on how many edits you've made in the past. (That's mainly for adding funny captions.)--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 17:25, 11 March 2011 (EST)

==Pepsi Prime==
Crazysteve, fount of robot wisdom, found [http://pleasesavemerobots.blogspot.com/2010/10/coke-may-have-made-santa-claus-but.html photos and ads advertising Pepsi Prime]. Apparently he wasn't a mail-away, he was a contest promotion (at least initially.) If your [http://www.usasoda.com/images/pc86-57.JPG Specially Marked Can] of Pepsi had "WIN" under the tab, you took the tab to a Pepsi bottler and they gave you a Prime. Huh. [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 09:14, 15 November 2010 (EST)

== Another another split? ==

This page is currently the third longest non-MSTF page on the wiki, should it be split? And if so, how? Toyline? Years? We've never had to deal with this problem before, a little discussion seems in order. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 08:23, 3 March 2011 (EST)
:I don't see any point in further splitting. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 14:27, 11 March 2011 (EST)

== Transformers 2010/Reveal The Shield ==

The G2 remake Prime was shipped (in the UK at least and I'm sure elsewhere) under the Reveal The Shield branding, this was on the card and the figure features the rubsign which is the token feature of the line. I'm not sure 'Transformers 2010' is the best title for the section.

It might also be worth mentioning the matrix gimmick. The inside of the side windows are molded with a (non removable) matrix relief. In robot mode, this is visible through the windshield/chest. [[User:Iyato|Iyato]] 19:49, 12 March 2011 (EST)
:Reveal the Shield is just a subline imprint, no different than previous examples like AllSpark Power or the Unicron Battles. In those cases we use the main franchise name for the section, not the subline. The only reason this seems weird here is because there isn't a distinctive franchise name here. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:06, 30 March 2011 (EDT)
::Ah. Fair enough, thanks for clarifying. Will add a short line about the matrix gimmick, any objections, please discuss. [[User:Iyato|Iyato]] 16:08, 30 March 2011 (EDT)

I just checked over his instructions and the head doesn't look like the toy's (i.e no mouthplate). As per the trend of [[Skullgrin|different]] [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|looking]] [[Axor|head's in]] [[Black Shadow (Victory)|instructions]], I'd like to ask what it may be if there is to be a not yet announced retool. Everyone place your bets. --[[User:Ninjabot33|Ninjabot33]] 14:06, 1 April 2011 (EDT)
:Thunderclash is my bet. Have read (on Seibertron.com I think) that we won't see another RTS wave until the TF3 toy rush is over. [[User:Iyato|Iyato]] 17:00, 1 April 2011 (EDT)

== ((Yet) Another) G1 Retool? ==

Can someone confirm that Encore Prime uses the G2 retool (backpack)? Or that the BAPE release uses the Chronicles retool (trailer post)? I think it's worth chronicling the evolution of the mold itself, step by step, along with copyrights and stuff. [[User:Hida Atarasi|Hida Atarasi]] 21:29, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

== Powermaster Rerelease? ==

I might have accidentally skipped it, but was there a rerelease of Powermaster Optimus Prime? If not, did I SERIOUSLY just skip over an MISB PMOP for $50 at Nekocon? --[[User:King Starscream|King Starscream]] 17:59, 7 November 2011 (EST)
: Powermaster Optimus Prime (with Apex Armor) was one of the first Toys R Us G1 reissue exclusives. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 18:39, 7 November 2011 (EST)

== Masterpiece Prime ==

On the first Prime Masterpiece figure, one of his communicators has Starscream on the screen. has he sent Roller to the Decepticon base so that he could spy on them, or something? --[[Special:Contributions/66.82.9.57|66.82.9.57]] 18:01, 18 November 2011 (EST)

== 2010 Sons of Cybertron ==

Is there any reason this and other figures aren't being put into their own toyline rather than just shoved in G1? I mean they seem so out of place with the rest of the figures on those sections.--[[User:BlackStarscream|BlackStarscream]] 18:32, 29 April 2012 (EDT)

== Mail away 1986 movie edition. ==

I have a 1986 mail away movie edition optimus prime, still in the cardboard box it was mailed in, the article said it is considered rare. I was wondering if anyone knows the value on this optimus. If anyone sees this and has any info please email me @ lclemley@comcast.net.

== Generation 2 ==
Somehow in the trillions of times I have come to this page I never noticed this sentence, "The traditionally dark blue internal components of the trailer are a lighter blue, as is Roller," My G2 Optimus (personally purchased off the shelf of TRU) has all dark blue internal components and a dark blue Roller. I don't remember if I bought him early on in G2 or later, but does anyone have any insight here? [[User:EShadowP|EShadowP]] 17:59, 5 January 2013 (EST)

Nevermind. Figured it out. Adding it to the entry. [[User:EShadowP|EShadowP]] 16:59, 6 January 2013 (EST)

== 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime/Masterpiece MP-01 Convoy ==

Contrary to what the article currently claims, Takara's version came out first. [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/remy-updates-with-a-masterpiece-convoy-preview/1851/ Remy got his by December 11, 2003], which would place the official Japanese release date somewhere around that time (''Binaltech'' Lambor was officially released on December 12). [http://tformers.com/transformers-20th-anniversary-optims-prime-gallery/2384/news.html Remy had 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime by January 9, 2004], making this the earliest confirmed date regarding the toy's availability in Hong Kong. [http://tformers.com/transformers-20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-in-stock-bbts/2349/news.html Big Bad Toy Store received their shipment ahead of schedule on December 29, 2003], and [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-prime-in-stores-now/2205/ Seibertron reported the first brick and mortar sighting on US soil on February 2, 2004].--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 01:49, 23 January 2013 (EST)

== Generations Orion Pax's axe peg-ability ==

After seeing OptiMagnus's addition to the article, I decided to give it a looksee on mine. The Ion blaster (or indeed any 5mm-pegged accessory) can plug into it, there's a groove in the larger blade of the axe, close to the shaft, that forms three quarters of a 5mm-accomodating slot. I have no idea if its presence is deliberate, accidental, what purpose it might've been meant to serve or even if it's worth mentionning on the article proper... but it's there. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] ([[User talk:Detour|talk]]) 02:39, 31 March 2014 (EDT)

I think it may be intended for storage in robot mode. In addition to the blaster pegging into the axe, the axe itself can also be loosely stored behind his back by sliding the handle down between the wheels on his back (either intentionally or unintentionally designed). Combining both of these "features" gives you storage for both weapons in robot mode. [[User:OptiMagnus|OptiMagnus]] ([[User talk:OptiMagnus|talk]]) 02:56, 31 March 2014 (EDT)

== FJ Cruiser X Transformers FJ Optimus Prime ==

I have noticed that FJ Optimus Prime is missing from the Wiki. As I can't read the bio I'm not 100% sure he is a G1 Prime, but if he is he should be added here. [[User:DELTAprime|DELTAprime]] ([[User talk:DELTAprime|talk]]) 23:58, 4 July 2014 (EDT)

Mold

2014-03-03T11:53:50Z

DELTAprime: /* Lost molds */

[[Image:Redeco.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Invasion of the Seeker Snatchers]]

A '''mold''' is a pre-cut metal shape into which plastic (or, sometimes, [[die-cast|die-cast metal]]) is injected to manufacture the parts for a given [[toy|''Transformers'' toy]]. Although Transformers toys are usually created from several molds for the various parts of their body (which is the reason why their parts are cast in more than one single plastic color), many fans also commonly use the term "mold" to refer to a toy's ''sculpt'', i.e. the entire body shape which can be [[redeco]]ed or [[retool]]ed into a new toy that is still based on the same sculpt. Fans also commonly refer to retools as "remolds".

==Types of molds==
===Plastic injection molds===
[[Image:Cyb Prime Mold Plans.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
As part of the creation process of a new Transformers toy, [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] create one or more hand-sculpted hardcopy [[prototype]]s (also referred to as "gray models"). Once these prototypes have served their purpose (ie. proving that the transformation works as intended, all the individual parts have the necessary clearance and the sculpt looks visually as intended in both modes), the hardcopy (or, if there are multiples, at least one of them) will be disassembled. From all the individual parts, Hasbro and Takara will then cast plastic injection molds made out of steel, basically a "negative" counterpart to the toy parts. This mold consists of two or more parts, so it can be opened and the cast plastic parts removed.

To minimize development costs (the steel molds are reported to be by far the most expensive part of the development process of a new toy), Hasbro and Takara will try to include as many of the toy's parts in the same mold as possible. This, however, means that all the parts in one mold will end up in the same plastic color, which puts limits on the toy's plastic color layout. In other words, if a toy's hands, feet and head are cast from the same mold, the toy can't have black hands, blue feet and a red head—unless they are painted over, that is. This is particularly important to consider in the case of [[redeco]]s, since Hasbro has a maximum number of allowed [[paint operation]]s per [[size class]] to stay on budget. The larger a toy, the more plastic injection molds are used to create all the parts needed for assembling the toy. If the toy in question is very small, Hasbro and Takara will occasionally create parts of several simultaneously released toys (such as [[Micromaster]]s, [[Spy Changer]]s or [[Mini-Con]]s) from the same mold, which is referred to as [[gang-molding]]. This means, however, that creating parts of one toy will automatically also create the corresponding parts for the other toy(s), unless they are gated off.

The liquid plastic enters the mold through a large [[sprue]], is distributed to the mold cavities through smaller runners, and enters individual cavities through gates. Once the plastic has cooled down, the mold halves will be opened and the plastic parts removed. At this point, the parts are still connected by the plastic residue in the sprues, runners and gates, and have to trimmed off. If you see excess plastic on a part of Transformers toy that looks like it was connected to something at one point, this is the explanation. The excess plastic will then be recycled. The entire connected system of the toy parts, sprues, runners and gates is referred to as a "tree" (or, alternatively, as a "sprue" as well).

Initially, Hasbro and Takara will create [[prototype|test shots]] from the molds to test the toolings, spot and fix flaws, see if the toys cast from the molds still look and work like they are supposed to as compared to the hardcopies and perform [[for safety reasons|safety testing]]. Once the molds have been given clearance, mass production can begin.

===Die-cast metal molds===

Die cast metal molds are created similarly to plastic molds, but usually with much sturdier materials to handle the extreme heat of molten metal. Additionally, such molds have to be lubricated, often with water-based emulsions, to prevent the product from bonding to the mold. The type of material the parts are being cast in also determines how long the mold will last. While Zinc has a relatively low melting point of 218° C (425° F), Aluminum has a much higher melting point of 288° C (550° F). Due to this, ten times more parts can be cast in Zinc than can be cast in Aluminum. Stronger molds can last longer, but are typically much more expensive.

An advantage to die-cast molds is that they can also be used to cast plastic, both extending the life of the mold and reducing the cost of materials. Several G1 toys that were originally made with die cast parts were later given rereleases or running changes that used plastic instead.

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==Multiple uses of a mold==
Since the creation of molds is the most expensive part of the development process of a toy, Hasbro and Takara will try to use an already-created mold as many times as possible to recoup the development costs. In other words, the same molds already used for a toy will be used again to create another toy that is then released under a different name (or at least a "variant" name). There are several possible ways to have the "new" toy differ from the original toy.

===Redecos===
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The easiest way to get a "new" toy out of an existing molding is to [[redeco]] it. This is achieved in two different ways.

*The plastic colors for the individual mold trees are changed, thus giving the new toy a different overall plastic color layout

*The "new" toy is given different [[paint operation]]s than the original version, thus changing its appearance further. As noted above, however, a maximum number of allowed paint operations required to stay on budget puts a limit on the extent of possible changes to the toy through paint operations. Therefore, the plastic color layout is usually carefully chosen so the number of paint operations can stay as low as possible.

In some cases, a redeco may also be given a new, permanently attached [[accessory]] such as an emergency-vehicle light bar.

===Retools===
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In addition to redecos (which are merely a cosmetic change), a toy can also be physically altered in order to visually differentiate it further from the original release. Such alterations are collectively referred to as [[retool]]s, but can actually be achieved in three different ways:

*The actual tooling is permanently altered, thus making the "new" toy out of the existing molds, but with changes to them. Since those modifications to the molds are hard to undo, this method is usually limited to changes that objectively improve the toy.
*One or more new molds can be cast for the altered parts of the new toy, retaining the basic shape of those parts but with physical changes to the details. This is achieved more or less in the same way as the original molds were created, and the new molds are then used instead of the existing molds for the parts that are replaced on the new toy. In extreme but rare cases, the new toolings will be so thorough as to change the toy's transformation mechanics, as happened with [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Dark Crumplezone]].
*A "retool" might be planned in advance, and thus the "new" parts and the parts they will eventually replace are cast from the same mold, thereby ending up on the same "tree". The unused parts are then discarded or recycled. Therefore, this method is usually limited to cases where only a small number of parts are replaced, such as different head sculpts.
==Issues with Reissues==
Toy molds are mysterious things. As mentioned above, the larger a toy is, the more molds are required to create all the numerous parts required to assemble the complete toy. Even a ''Scout Class'' (formerly "Basic") ''Transformers'' figure requires at least two or three separate molds, one for each plastic color. If some ill fate should befall one or all of those molds, the toy may be lost forever. The older a mold is, the more likely this is to happen at some point.

===Lost molds===
Molds can be lost when [[Hasbro]] or [[TakaraTomy]] (or any other toy company) sells, closes down, or otherwise abandons a plant or factory. The molds may be sold as excess inventory as part of a warehouse deal. Sometimes, they simply get misplaced in the supply chain between factory and warehouse. Occasionally, molds are outright destroyed in order to prevent piracy. Whatever cruel fate befalls a set of molds, once they're gone, they're gone for good.

In some cases, Hasbro/TakaraTomy may actually still ''have'' a mold, which may or may not still be in a usable condition, but due to the sheer ''number'' of molds created over the years, in addition to the number of different factories and warehouses employed by the two companies over the years, they may be misplaced somewhere deep inside a warehouse. And since the molds are not necessarily marked with bright labels that say "TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 1989 PRETENDER BUMBLEBEE INNER ROBOT TORSO AND FEET" in large letters, they're hard to track down once they have vanished off the radar.

Known lost/stolen molds are:
*''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]
*''Generation 1'' [[Slag (G1)|Slag]]
*''Generation 1'' [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]
*''Generation 1'' [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]
*''Generation 1'' [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]
*''Generation 1'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
*''Beast Wars'' Basics [[Rattrap|Rattrap]]
*''Beast Wars'' Basics [[Insecticon (BW)|Insecticon]]
*''Beast Wars'' Basics [[Armordillo|Armordillo]]
Molds rumored to be lost:
*''Generation 1'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*''Beast Wars'' Basics [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]

===Broken molds===
Despite their impressive size and heft, molds can break and thereby be rendered useless.
Known broken molds are:
*''Generation 1'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]]

As an aside, [[Fun Publications]] faced some consternation from ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' fans after the molds for a promised convention exclusive were accidentally broken before production of the toys was complete.

===Deterioration===
Molds can only be used so much before they begin to wear down and deteriorate. The mold is then unable to supply products of the same quality of the original release. This may result in toys where parts no longer fit together properly, joints are overly tight or overly loose, and sculpted detail appears "washed-out." Just compare the face of an original 1984 ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] or [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] with a 2000-onwards reissue.<ref name="hound">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/g1-1984/hound/1670/2/77/ Direct comparison] of a Vintage G1 Hound with the ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' reissue at Seibertron.com.</ref>

Molds specifically said to be worn out beyond a condition where further use is still viable include:
*Essentially all of the mass-released ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Mini-Con]] teams.
*The ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Autobot Brothers]]: [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], and [[X-Brawn]].

Molds that seem to be on their way out include:
*The ''[[Transformers: Alternators| Alternators]]'' Subaru Impreza mold in its various incarnations started to show major signs of deterioration with ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]].
*The ''Generation 1'' [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]].
*The ''Generation 1'' [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] are considered by many to have been ''beyond'' this point already when the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] released the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' versions.
*The ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Cyberjet|Cyberjets]].
*[[Legends Class|Legends]] of [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
*''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]].
*''Classics'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]].
*''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' Deluxe Class Concept Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]].

It is unclear exactly how many uses a mold can take; some of the various Mini-Con teams were released over a half-dozen different times in the space of four years.

===Legal issues===
Several ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Transformers toys were produced under license from companies other than [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], including [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and the [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s and [[Insecticon (G1)|Deluxe Insecticons]]. While Hasbro still owns the ''characters'' represented by those toys, the rights to these molds eventually reverted to their original owners, some of whom have since gone bankrupt or been absorbed into other companies. In the case of Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx, the molds actually ended up in the possession of Tomy, which ultimately allowed the merged company TakaraTomy to release them as "reissues" in Japan.

Similarly, while Hasbro owns the intellectual property pursuant to [[GoBots (franchise)|Tonka's ''GoBots'' line]], the actual toy molds themselves still belong to [[Bandai]], making any sort of reissue series extremely unlikely.

===Resurrection===
Sometimes, molds can be recut and repaired. One of the most famous examples is ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]], whose face started out with a normal mouth in 1984, acquired a slightly deteriorated grin with the 1993 ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' release of the toy, and had degraded into an ugly grin with Takara's 2002 ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' and Hasbro's 2003 ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series| Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' reissues. Takara then fixed the face for the 2004 [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper/Ricochet]] reissue. The fixed head was subsequently also used for the 2007 ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' reissue. Note, however, that in this case an entirely new head sculpt was apparently cast based on the original one, rather than restoring the existing mold, judging from several minor differences between the "fixed" head and the original one (such as differently-shaped ending points for the horns and not perfectly parallel vertical lines for the vents in the cheek guards).

''Generation 1'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] is also rumored to have been "fixed" by Takara prior to the 2003 ''Transformers Collection'' reissue. However, the reissue is simply based on a [[retool]]ed running change [[variant]] of Takara's 1985 release of Soundwave. Whether the initial toolings used for the Hasbro and early Takara versions are genuinely "lost" or "damaged", or have been directly modified to make the variant back in 1985, is unclear.

It is also speculated that the original ''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] mold is long gone, as reissues share the toolings of the ''Generation 2'' mold. In general, the process of restoring a mold is presumably very expensive, and as such seems uncommon. Considering the iconic nature of the character, however, it seems likely that Hasbro and Takara are willing to invest a lot of money into restoring and/or recasting the mold(s) whenever necessary. In fact, it's speculated that multiple molds existed for the toy as early as the 1980s.

Do not, however, confuse the recent trend towards high-quality [[Knockoff|bootlegs]] with reissues. Many of the current bootlegs of ''Generation 1'' toys are reverse-engineered from existing toys; instead of stealing or copying the original toy's mold, the bootleggers cut new molds based on the toys themselves—creating a copy of a copy. The same practice also holds true for the... less faithful bootlegs and knockoffs out there, generally speaking.

==See also==
*[[Gang-molding]]
*[[Sprue]]

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==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Optimus Prime (WFC)

2014-01-25T08:08:34Z

DELTAprime: /* Platinum Edition */

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:''Optimus Prime is the leader of the [[Autobot]]s from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:PrimeOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Megatron awakened within him a secret yearning. The slashfic writes itself.]]

'''Optimus Prime''' was the last born of the original [[Thirteen]] Transformers. His spark was the most like their progenitor Primus, its frequency nearly identical. He was the mediator and visionary of the group, passing among them all as a calm, inspiring, thoughtful, unifying and well-liked friend. It was his unique spark and his inspiring reassurance that "All are One" that allowed the Primes to rally and succeed in their battle against the Chaos Bringer [[Unicron]]. When tragedy at last ended the era of the Primes and brought forth the new race of lesser descendant Transformers he alone chose to be reborn in the [[Well of All Sparks]] as one of them, that he might know them and their needs more completely.

All memory of his past life gone, he took the name Orion Pax and sought his way like any other robot on the new world. Eventually he found his place as a simple data clerk, satisfied with his job. He was always anxious of the inequality amongst cybertronians and thus, after gaining inspiration from an outspoken gladiator named [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s call for an upheaval of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s society, took a stand to rid the oppressive [[caste system]] which hindered the freedom of all the sentient beings on Cybertron. Little did he realize that his instructor, the master archivist [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]], was also one of the Thirteen and knew of the secret within the data clerk. Once Pax and Megatron discovered they did not have as much in common as they once believed, the lowly data clerk was promoted by the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] to be the next [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. With the claiming of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] Orion Pax became Optimus Prime once more, regaining his memory and rising to lead his people.

Over the centuries, loss and war have led Optimus to appear stern and serious to most. But scratch the surface, and you'll find an individual who greatly cares for his fellow living beings, with a warmth and kindness his closest friends can rely on. You'll also find regret over the loss of a comrade to darkness, and the faintest glimmer of hope that he can be saved.

He is sometimes partnered with Chief [[Charlie Burns]].

{{bigquote|We will [[Theme song|wage our battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons]] wherever it may take us. And one day, we will go home.|Optimus Prime|''[[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
====''Exodus''====
Like all Cybertronians, when Orion Pax emerged from the [[Well of All Sparks]], he was taught how to transform, to select a natural [[alternate mode]], and was put in a [[caste system|caste]]. At the [[Hall of Records]], Orion would read and index information from the [[Communication Grid]], but was forbidden to analyze. That was [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]]'s job, and the two became friends. Orion began monitoring Megatron's transmissions, and began a secret correspondence with him because he agreed with his beliefs. They had intense but friendly debates over the nature of free will and the dangerousness of their ideals, and Megatron suggested Orion learn how to fight for his beliefs. Orion began training with Jazz, learning to fire an [[ion blaster|ion-cannon]] and to fashion his arms into an [[energon-axe|axe]] and a [[Dual Energon Swords|sword]].

Orion made his first trip to [[Kaon]] to meet Megatron in person at his base. Megatron was the only gladiator who gave Orion a warm welcome. Terrorists began bombings in Megatron's name, and he made his first public announcement on the Grid, stating he was not responsible for the attacks and would bring the perpetrators to justice. Orion followed him up with a speech of his own. Orion trusted Megatron, believing if he were responsible for the attacks, he would have wanted to be associated with them. Later, when [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] took him to meet Megatron at an arena beneath the [[Observatory of Iacon]], Orion was shocked to see Jazz in attendance, and that Megatron had heard rumors about the bombings but did nothing to prevent them.

[[Image:War for Cybertron comic - Orion testimony.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Lookin' awful buff and armored for an insignificant young library clerk. One has to wonder if the [[Guilds of Cybertron|Guilds]] may have dropped the ball on this one.]]
When "[[Decepticon]]s" kidnapped [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]], Orion requested Alpha Trion arrange an audience with [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for him and Megatron. During their hearing in the [[High Council Tower]], Orion rigorously defended their ideals, even reviving the ancient philosophical phrase "[[Autobot]]s" to describe the autonomy his brethren sought. It was then Councilor [[Halogen (WFC)|Halogen]] declared Orion the new [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]: Optimus Prime. An outraged Megatron accused his brother of treachery, and then murdered Halogen. When Optimus ordered the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]] to not harm Megatron, Megatron declared Optimus had fallen into the trappings of power the High Council had foisted upon him, and those in attendance dispersed, with the planet forever divided into Autobots and Decepticons.

Optimus forgoed the first engagement of the war, allowing the Decepticons to take [[Fort Scyk]] so he would gain time to recruit more Autobots. Optimus learned from Jazz after the fall of Scyk that he would have to learn to not mourn every soldier. Optimus fought for the first time during the next battle, the siege of the [[Hydrax Plateau]]. The first Cybertronian he ever killed was a former industrial drone named [[Drixco]]. Afterwards Optimus confided to Alpha Trion that the act of killing alone made him feel he was on the wrong side. Despite the efforts of Optimus and [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] the Decepticons conquered the Hydrax Plateau. It was at the stalemate of [[Praxus]] that Optimus gained the indispensable allies [[Prowl (WFC)|Prowl]] and [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]]. The first Autobot victory was at [[Kalis]], a vital area due to its fusion reactor that powered Iacon. Optimus, Jazz and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] worked together to bring down the monstrous [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus Maximus]], but the battle was mostly won due to the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s' absence. As Energon depleted, the war descended into a mere siege of Iacon lasting millions of cycles, and Optimus opted to eject the [[AllSpark]] itself into space: during this battle Optimus gained another great friend in [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]].

Following a lull in the war, the Decepticons began using [[Dark Energon]] and routed the Autobots, but Optimus wisely predicted it was an inefficient resource that would run out soon. To his horror, Megatron and Starscream infiltrated [[Teletraan-1]] to steal the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]], and although Teletraan-1 awakened the legendary [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] to ferry the Chamber to safety, the Dark Energon-powered Decepticons overpowered the Autobots and used the Chamber to corrupt the [[Core]] of Cybertron and infested the planet with Dark Energon. During the battle, Megatron revealed he had killed Sentinel Prime below the High Council Tower to gain access to the Chamber. Afterwards Prowl picked up a message from Sentinel on the Grid, and Optimus, realizing he had not found Sentinel's body in Iacon, deduced Sentinel was alive. When Optimus, Jazz and Prowl rescued him from Kaon Prison, they found the city strangely deserted. Optimus believed Dark Energon was having a severe effect on Decepticon morale. When they found Sentinel, he was dying. He regretted his overlong reign as Prime, and that the High Council had made the right decision in appointing Optimus a Prime. He finally told him he had to go to the Core and purge its corruption of Dark Energon.

After Sentinel's funeral in Iacon, where Optimus was officially appointed Prime after holding the de facto position for so long, he journeyed to the Core with Bumblebee and [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]] and removed the Plasma Energy Chamber. It was there that a voice from the Core told Optimus he was too late, and the Autobots would have to leave Cybertron as the planet healed itself. But it finally bestowed upon him the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the essence of [[Primus]], explaining that while Sentinel lived, he was still Prime, and that he had been unworthy of the Matrix. It told him that when the day came that they would return to Cybertron, the Core and the Matrix would restore the planet and Optimus would lead the Autobots in an "age of unimagined wonders". Afterwards, Optimus launched [[Ark (WFC)|Project Generation One]], to build a ship—that Jazz dubbed the ''Ark''—to take them to the stars, a plan some Autobots objected to.

But before their exodus, Optimus planned to fool Megatron by gathering every spaceworthy vessel and having them rendezvous at what was apparently the last remaining [[space bridge]] in orbit. Megatron ordered [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] fire on the ships, but Optimus ordered a fallback as he, Jetfire, Jazz, Ironhide, Prowl, Sideswipe and Bumblebee flew the ''[[Eight Track (WFC)|Eight Track]]'' to board the monster and knocked him from orbit by blasting his [[Spark]] containment field. Optimus's team returned to find the ''Ark'' ready at the Well of All Sparks, and bid goodbye to those—including Jetfire, Magnus and Omega—who stayed to fend off Trypticon as he transformed to attack. Optimus also bade farewell to Alpha Trion, who believed [[Vector Sigma]] would protect him when the rest of the planet would be unable to sustain life: it was then Optimus realized Alpha Trion was one of the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]].

Yet as the ''Ark'' took off the Decepticons overran Iacon and Megatron and his elite boarded Trypticon, who transformed into a ''Nemesis''-class cruiser and pursued the Autobots. Megatron used his and Orion's old frequency to inform Optimus that he would pursue him across the stars and eventually kill him. The ''Ark'' entered the last space bridge and emerged with the ''Nemesis'' gone. They were near a [[Milky Way|spiral galaxy]] and Prowl detected the AllSpark. Knowing the Matrix within would help them find a way home, Optimus vowed that the Autobots would continue to wage their battle across the stars. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

====''Exiles''====
After passing through the unstable Space Bridge, Optimus Prime and his crew found themselves in the vicinity of the lost Cybertronian colony world of [[Velocitron]], and with the help of a starmap projected by the Matrix, the Autobots entered orbit above the planet. Optimus Prime led a small exploratory team to the planet's surface, where they met [[Blurr (Prime)|Blurr]], [[Override (Prime)|Override]] and [[Ransack (Prime)|Ransack]]. It was a time of great stress between Velocitron's rulers, and the Autobots' arrival from mythical Cybertron only exacerbated the situation. Worse still, active acts of sabotage on the Ark led the Autobots to the conclusion that one of their crew was actually a Decepticon agent. Optimus concluded there was little they could do at the moment other than remain on guard. Later, Optimus traveled with a young Velocitronian named [[Clocker (Prime)|Clocker]] to Velocitron's south pole, where he discovered a fragment of metal that he thought might belong to the mythical [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. His investigations were cut short by an attack of rebel Velocitronians, forcing him to return to the city of [[Delta]], where he discovered what he thought was another fragment. Although the Autobots secured an ally in Override, they left Velocitron on the brink of civil war during their departure, as Ransack's followers had been corrupted by the Decepticon rhetoric of "peace through tyranny" spread by the Ark's traitor.

The next leg of their journey through the Space Bridge brought the Autobots to fabled Junkion, a world composed entirely of space junk. Optimus Prime made contact with the leader of the planet's inhabitants, a scatterbrained robot named [[Wreck-Gar (Prime)|Wreck-Gar]], who was spurred to action by the appearance of the Matrix. The Autobots went to work repairing the Ark, with the relative assistance of the Junkions. Prime discovered another fragment in a forge, and barely managed to rescue it. When Prowl discovered the traitorous [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] was aboard, Optimus and Jazz managed to identify and trap the shifter in a stasis field, ending his threat to the Autobots. However, Optimus Prime's Matrix-induced visions led him on a quest through one of the four Space Bridge nodes surrounding Junkion, and he selected Bumblebee and Silverbolt to accompany him. Through the Bridge they came across the lonely tomb of Solus Prime, fabled artificer of the Thirteen. Her holographic spirit was called forth by the Matrix and informed the Autobots that the Requiem Blaster, most deadly of her creations, rested on Junkion and must be kept out of Decepticon hands. When the group returned to Junkion with Chaindrive in tow, Optimus assembled his findings- the [[Blades of Time]] and contacted the reclusive [[Vector Prime]].

The Decepticons eventually arrived on Junkion in force, and the two sides warred over a hidden treasure at the planet's core...the Requiem Blaster. A weapon capable of drawing infinite power from nearby stellar sources, the Requiem Blaster had its own gravity field, and had literally been the core around which Junkion's "junk" had formed. Optimus and Megatron dueled once more as the planet tore itself apart, but the arrival of the mythical hero [[Nexus Prime]] helped to turn the tide. From him, Optimus received the [[Cyber Caliber]], a powerful sword that he used to fight Megatron to a standstill. The fighting over the Requiem Blaster ripped the planet apart, but both sides eventually called off the melee and abandoned the Blaster after learning the location of the Allspark itself. Optimus Prime and the Autobots boarded the Ark and began the long race to reach their civilization's greatest prize before Megatron could. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===IDW ''Fall of Cybertron'' and ''Prime'' comics===
[[Image:GoodIntentions-GrimlockOptimus.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The possibility of the Dinobots reacting negatively was a factor I allowed for in my planning.]]
During the war for Cybertron, Optimus Prime and the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] leader [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] didn't see eye to eye. Optimus preferred playing the long game, but Grimlock felt that caution would hinder their attempts at quick victory. During one of the Lightning Strike Coalition's missions, Optimus Prime ordered them to return to base and abandon their battle, lest they waste precious energon. Grimlock reluctantly obeyed. However, when it was discovered that [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]] was in Decepticon custody, the Lightning Strike Coalition ignored Optimus Prime's orders, broke ranks, and went after him on their own. {{storylink|Good Intentions}}

[[Image:PrimeComicOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Manga is the right of all sentient beings.]]
In the modern day, Optimus sent an encrypted message from [[Earth]] directing the Autobots to their new world. When [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] landed, Optimus and Bumblebee detected them and came to retrieve them. For Optimus to find them under attack from [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] was no matter, for Optimus crushed the air commander and sent his brawny accomplice running. Optimus picked up the wounded Arcee, and took her through a [[GroundBridge]] to his base for [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] to repair her, while informing Cliffjumper that while his journey was over, their battle was just beginning. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime (graphic novel)|Prime}}
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===''Prime'' cartoon===
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[[Image:OneShallRise3-corresponding.jpg|left|thumb|300px|One does not simply see a strong friendship between a bully and a nerd.]]

In the waning years of the [[Golden Age]] of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Orion Pax was a clerk in the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] [[Hall of Records]], {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}} mentored by [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]]. {{storylink|New Recruit}} His interests lay with the tales of ancient Cybertronian history, but the more he learned about the past, the more he grew concerned about the present. There was a disparity in freedom among the classes of his race, and the ruling class was corrupt and all-powerful. In seeking a solution to this inequity, he found inspiration in the words of a gladiator named [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatronus]], and the two joined forces to end corruption and bring equality to the masses. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}} Orion and Megatronus became close allies, almost like brothers. But soon Megatronus' ideals would become corrupted, and the two would become bitter enemies. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}

[[Image:OneShallRise3-cametobe.jpg|right|thumb|200px|If you squint, I look sort of like this in ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''. Okay, that's a lie.]]

Both Megatronus — now "Megatron" — and Orion Pax appeared before the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]], and Megatron stated it was his intention to overthrow the High Council by force and instate himself as the next [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. But it was Orion's speech that drew their attention. Jealous, Megatron left angrily and began his conquest, which resulted in countless casualties and left the [[Core]] of Cybertron itself [[Dark Energon|poisoned]]. It was Orion's subsequent search for the Core that completed his transformation into Optimus Prime. The Core, the essence of their creator [[Primus]], relinquished the [[Matrix of Leadership]] into his chassis. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

During the war, Optimus encountered [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] at the [[Battle of Technahar]] when the Decepticon was sent by Megatron to kill him. {{storylink|Masters & Students}} With the help of Alpha Trion, Optimus fired the [[AllSpark]] into space to hide it from Megatron. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}} After Cybertron was abandoned, Optimus Prime's [[Team Prime|elite team]] of Autobots eventually made their way to Earth, where they allied themselves with the [[United States of America|United States]] government. The Autobots were assigned [[William Fowler]] as their liaison, and provided an [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|abandoned missile silo]] as a base in exchange for keeping the Decepticon threat contained. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}} Optimus then sent a message into space, calling any Autobot survivors to Earth. {{storylink|Out of the Past}}

[[Image:DarknessRising1-fairquestion.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Do you have your grandfather's glasses—er, wait.]]

After three years of Decepticon absence, Prime was out on the road when word reached him that [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] was facing down an entire contingent of Decepticons. Arriving to the battlefield too late, Prime delivered a eulogy for their fallen comrade. Soon after, some humans were caught up in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, and Optimus, knowing that they would now be targeted by the Decepticons, had them brought to the Autobot base. There, he told them about the Transformer war and assigned the Autobots to be their individual guardians. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1}} Presently, the apparent reactivation of Cliffjumper's lifesigns was detected by the Autobots, and they tracked it to a Decepticon [[Energon]] mine, where they discovered that Megatron had returned to Earth with Dark Energon, used to revive Cliffjumper as a zombie [[Terrorcon (Prime)|Terrorcon]]. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}}

Realizing that Megatron's goal was to create an undead army, Optimus and [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] headed to the site of an ancient Transformer battleground on Earth, arriving just as Megatron used a sliver of Dark Energon to reanimate the corpses buried there into a Terrorcon legion. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3}} Struggling against the detrimental effects of Dark Energon, the pair cut their way through the Terrorcons, but Megatron escaped before Optimus could get his hands on him. Returning to base, Optimus was disappointed to find that [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] had let the kids go out into battle in his absence, but disturbing intel had been recovered in the process: the Decepticons were planning to use a [[space bridge]] to revive the dead of Cybertron with Dark Energon. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4}} [[GroundBridge|GroundBridging]] to the Decepticon's space bridge in Earth orbit, Optimus faced Megatron down in a one-on-one battle while the other Autobots sabotage the bridge, causing it to explode and destroy the Terrorcons, and apparently, Megatron himself. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5}}

[[Image:DarknessRising5-OptimusPrimeguns.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Pssst, Prime, your barrel openings are just painted detail.]]

Despite the victory, Optimus regretted not having been able to turn Megatron to the path of peace, and Ratchet consoled the Autobot leader. When Decepticon activity was detected in an area of the desert, Optimus and Bumblebee went to investigate, discovering that Starscream had located and reactivated Skyquake from stasis. Optimus tried to appeal to the two Decepticons to consider a truce now that Megatron had gone, but Starscream merely mocked his request and Skyquake was determined to carry out his late master's wishes and terminate Prime. Optimus and Bumblebee found themselves forced to battle and destroy Skyquake, with some assistance from Fowler, but they respectfully buried their fallen foe and Prime lamented the circumstances. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}

[[Image:Scrapheap-cloudsbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"Okay, ''now'' I'm ready to call Bulkhead fat."]]
After Bulkhead and Bumblebee found a pod in the [[Arctic]] and brought it back to base, Optimus and Arcee went back to the Arctic to check for clues as to the pod's origin. After some time searching, the temperature sensors Ratchet had given them went off, so Optimus attempted to contact base, only to find the comms were down. The pair sought shelter, but as their temperatures slowly dropped, things looked grim. Just as they were losing hope, the GroundBridge opened and ejected Bulkhead and the swarm of [[Scraplet]]s that had been causing havoc at base. The three Autobots were subsequently able to return home, and Optimus paid tribute to their human friends who had helped eliminate the Scraplets. {{storylink|Scrapheap (episode)|Scrapheap}}

[[Image:Convoy-Optimustrailer.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"This here's [[Rubber Ducky|Rubber Duck]] and I'm about to put the hammer down."]]
When Bulkhead's old buddy [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] arrived on Earth, Optimus excused himself from the welcome party and went out on patrol, since "Primes don't party". As such, he missed all the fun when Wheeljack turned out to be a [[Makeshift (Prime)|Decepticon spy]], but he stuck around for the second part to welcome the real Wheeljack, telling the visiting Autobot that he'd always be welcome on Earth. {{storylink|Con Job}} Not long after, when the Autobots were contracted by Fowler to help transport the experimental [[Dynamic Nuclear Generation System]], Optimus carried the device in a [[trailer]] to the rendezvous point, where it was transferred to a train. Unfortunately, the D.N.G.S. became a target for both the Decepticons and the human terrorist organization [[MECH]], and Prime was forced to have his Autobots break cover to fight [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] while he dispatched MECH's leader [[Silas]]. A poor loser, Silas took out the train track ahead and Optimus went into [[maximum overdrive]], grabbing the train and physically halting it. {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Convoy}}

[[Image:Optimuselectrocuted.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] were right, I should've gone for this earlier!]]
Tracking an [[Energon Harvester]] to a museum, Optimus Prime and the Autobots were attacked by new Decepticons arrivals [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]], and Prime got the business end of Knock Out's [[Energon prod]], taking him out of the fight long enough for Soundwave to make off with the Harvester. Optimus led the Autobots in following the villains to Greece, and stopped their attempts to harvest an Energon seam there. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina}} Prime had another clash with Knock Out soon after: when he discovered that Arcee and [[Jack Darby (Prime)|Jack]] had disobeyed his orders against using powers for personal gain by participating in illegal street races, Optimus intervened, and helped rescued a [[Vince|captive human]] from Knock Out's clutches by ripping the Decepticon's door off. {{storylink|Speed Metal}}

[[Image:SickMind-OPinfected.jpg|thumb|250px|right|I woke up late one morning with a black eye. Why the heck does everyone think I'm sick? I could've just been punched in the face. Really hard. ]]
While investigating a [[Autobot plague ship|crashed Autobot spacecraft]], Optimus Prime's hopes of helping any survivors were dashed when the craft turned out to be a corpse-strewn plague ship from which he contracted [[Cybonic plague]], a pathogen engineered by Megatron himself. Arcee and Bumblebee boarded the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' in search of a cure, and, discovering that Megatron was still alive and in stasis, Bumblebee entered his mind via a [[cortical psychic patch]]. In his dreamworld, Megatron was constantly killing imaginary Optimus Primes, and Bumblebee played on Megatron's desire to kill Optimus himself, rather than have him succumb to the plague, to convince him to hand over the cure. {{storylink|Sick Mind}} After getting back up to full health, Optimus led the Autobots to the Arctic, where Starscream was using a heat ray to melt a glacier in order to access an energon deposit. Prime boldly ploughed through the weapon's beam in order to get close enough to destroy it, but the resultant explosion left him helpless before Starscream—until he was saved at the last moment when the resurrected Megatron arrived to haul Starscream away for punishment. {{Storylink|Out of His Head}}

[[Image:Shadowzone HappymusPrime.jpg|left|thumb|250px|:D]]

Optimus Prime led the Autobots in investigating a Dark Energon energy signature, and found Starscream using the substance to resurrect Skyquake. Fortunately, the additional power conveyed upon Starscream by the Dark Energon was not enough to prevent Optimus Prime from blasting his arm clean off. Presently, a GroundBridge accident catapulted Jack, [[Miko Nakadai (Prime)|Miko]] and [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]] into an alternate dimension, and when the Autobots opened a portal to bring them back, Prime took the Autobots back to the battlefield to protect them from Starscream. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}} Optimus's inimitable compassion even extended to Breakdown, when he was captured by the forces of MECH and Optimus determined they would rescue him. {{storylink|Operation: Breakdown}} Later, Optimus was at the Autobot base when Jack and Arcee brought [[June Darby|Jack's mom]] in to introduce her to everyone. {{storylink|Crisscross}} He was out on a scouting mission with Bumblebee when Ratchet detected a strange magnetic signature that turned out to be a [[Polarity gauntlet]], {{storylink|Metal Attraction}} and also missed out on an adventure in a collapsed mine, but when he heard that Jack had shown mercy to an immobilized Megatron, he was proud of the boy. {{storylink|Raf's Notes#Note15|Raf's Notes}}


[[Image:Partners-StiffOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|250px|We've replaced Optimus with a statue. Think anyone will notice?]]

Exploring the wreck of a crashed [[Harbinger|Decepticon ship]], Optimus Prime and his team fell victim to [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]], who paralyzed Prime and Bulkhead with the ship's cargo: an experimental [[Immobilizer]]. Prime would have wound up handed over to Megatron and mounted on the bow of the ''Nemesis'' if not for Bumblebee, who saw the villainess off, and Ratchet, who repaired the damaged device and unfroze the pair. {{storylink|Partners}}

[[Image:StrongerFaster-RatchetPrime.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Who will join me? Who will become stronger, faster, more insubordinate?]]

Lost Cybertronian technology continued to cause problems for Prime and the Autobots when a formula for [[Synthetic Energon]] was beamed from a [[Cybertronian data cylinder]] into Bulkhead's mind, putting his life at risk. Refusing to sacrifice Bulkhead despite the advantage the formula would give the Autobots, Prime petitioned Megatron for the return of the cylinder so they could extract the data. In exchange, he would hand it over to the Decepticons, but Megatron refused and destroyed the device after a battle. The formula was subsequently beamed out of Bulkhead's mind into space, {{storylink|T.M.I.}} but when Ratchet proceeded to generate a batch of "SynthEn" and was driven mentally unstable after testing it on himself, he and Optimus came to blows, and Optimus confined him to base. Ratchet instead took off to face Megatron, forcing Prime to lead a team into a Decepticon mine to rescue him. Cured of the SynthEn's effects, Optimus reminded Ratchet that he was a vital member of the team. {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}}

[[Image:PrimeEp23-PrimeMegatron.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Slap slap.]]

Believing that a prophecy in the [[Covenant of Primus]] was soon to come true and that Megatron could regard it as his destiny, Optimus Prime was finally forced to abandon any illusions of turning his old foe to the path of good after the Decepticon leader grievously wounded Raf during a battle over a power source for the villain's new space bridge. Optimus boarded the ''Nemesis'' and called Megatron out for a one-on-one battle that he vowed would be their last. The two ancient enemies fought before a volcano, and Optimus managed to fell Megatron, but just before he could deliver the killing blow, the volcano erupted with Dark Energon. Megatron experienced an increase in power, and turned the tide, {{storylink|One Shall Fall}} but thankfully, the intervention of the other Autobots saved Optimus's life. Retreating to base to review this new nightmare scenario, Optimus recounting the tale of [[Primus]], [[Unicron]] and the [[Thirteen]] to the gathered humans and told them he believed that Earth had formed around the slumbering form of Unicron, who was now in the process of awakening. Examining areas of the planet struck by earthquakes at the moment of the eruption, Optimus soon found himself confronted by Unicron himself, in an avatar formed from rock and stone. He prostrated himself before the Chaos Bringer and tried to plead for the lives of the billions of [[human]]s who dwelt on Earth, but Unicron considered them parasites and attacked Prime with wave after wave of avatars. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}}

[[Image:OneShallRise2-shake.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Kiss kiss.]]

He ordered the other Autobots ''not'' to come to his aid, so naturally they came anyway. After fighting increasingly larger Unicrons, they came up against one that was too much for them. Just as it was about to step on Optimus, help came in the unlikely form of Megatron, who offered his services in eliminating Unicron and revealed that only the [[Matrix of Leadership]] held by Optimus could achieve that aim. The Autobots returned to base, where the others were horrified that Prime was intending to take up Megatron's offer, but he was resolute that all care would be taken to make sure it was a safe as possible. When Megatron stepped into the base, Optimus and the other Autobots welcomed him appropriately. Before they left on their mission, Optimus presented Jack with the key to the GroundBridge power supply. Optimus, Megatron and the Autobots were soon stepping through the GroundBridge to Earth's core, Unicron himself. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 2}}

As they moved through Unicron's internal structure, they came under attack from [[Unicron's antibodies|antibodies]]. Optimus and Megatron fought back to back, though Optimus took time out to rescue Bulkhead from falling. When they reach Unicron's spark chamber, Optimus and Megatron went inside, and, though the dark god possessed Megatron, Optimus unleashed the Matrix, apparently extinguishing Unicron's spark. However the price was high—Optimus's memory was lost and he believed himself to be Orion Pax. Megatron played along, and took him back to the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

[[Image:Orion-Pax-Part-1-OP-Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"You mean I can't just go [[Super Mode]] and kick your ass in this show? Crap."]]

Megatron wasted no time in convincing Orion that black was white and up was down. Branded with the Decepticon insignia by Knock Out, Orion was shown false history of Cybertron's destruction, and convinced that the Autobots were the aggressors. Angered at Cybertron's loss, Orion promised Megatron he would do his part to help. He was put to work decoding information stolen from the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] archives, and told Megatron they were of locations of Earth, and feared that they could be weapons of mass destruction. Later, there was a commotion in the corridors, and Orion decided to investigate despite being ordered to remain in his lab, however Soundwave managed to prevent him from seeing Arcee when the Autobot managed to get on-board. Not long after, the long-absent Starscream sneaked onto the ship to steal [[energon cube]]s and ended up blundering into Orion's work room. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 1}}

Surprised to see Starscream, not least because Megatron had said he was dead, Orion's suspicions became aroused as Starscream noted Megatron would likely have told him many lies. Despite asking what he knew, Starscream was quick to depart when more Vehicon guards arrived and in spite of Orion attempting to convince them to hold their fire. After Megatron's subsequent covering of the incident, Orion decided to poke through the Decepticon database and learned that he was Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 2}}

[[Image:OrionPax3 Optimus Decepticon insignia.jpg|left|thumb|300px|What did I do last night?]]

Megatron, as it turned out, already knew he knew since his work was being monitored. Orion decided to delete his discoveries so that Megatron could not use them, however Megatron revealed he was also having his work copied. As Soundwave reported activity on Cybertron, Megatron had more Vehicon guards put at his back while he dealt with the matter, and threatened to kill him if he didn't continue his work. Orion tried to appeal to the guards to help him warn the Autobots, but they responded with a beating until he discovered he was armed and stopped them. Having realised he was meant to be an Autobot, Orion went to confront Megatron at the space bridge. However, he found he was no match for the Decepticon leader and was quickly overpowered. Just then, Arcee leapt through the space bridge from Cybertron and tackled Megatron. Behind her was Jack with the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], loaded with the information from the Matrix of Leadership. Orion questioned whether he was worthy, and Jack assured him he was. When his memory was restored, albeit minus his time as Orion, Optimus prevented Megatron from exterminating his comrades, and they returned to the Autobot base for a big reunion. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 3}}

Optimus and Ratchet followed an ancient signal, and found Megatron and his forces unearthing a Cybertronian artifact, the [[spark extractor|Spark Extractor]]. While the two Autobots fought the other Decepticons, Bumblebee snatched the extractor from Megatron inside the GroundBridge. Later at base, Optimus theorized that the Spark Extractor was among the many Decepticon weapons confiscated during the Great War, and worried that he couldn't remember what he had revealed to Megatron when he was suffering amnesia. To compound matters, a short time later, MECH stole Bumblebee's [[transformation cog|T-cog]], causing Prime more worry. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} Despite Optimus's misgivings, Ratchet talked him into approving a T-cog transplant between Ratchet and Bumblebee. When a signal indicating an artifact was detected, he cut the operation short to take Arcee and Bulkhead to secure it. Unfortunately, he and Arcee were unable to penetrate Knock Out's force field, and the Decepticons got away with the [[Forge of Solus Prime]]. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

[[Image:LooseCannons Optimus and Wheeljack in Jackhammer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|This scene is even funnier if you imagine "Mahna Mahna" playing on the radio.]]

When Wheeljack returned to Earth in pursuit of [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]], Optimus attempted to convince him to join the Autobot team. Wheeljack instead took Bulkhead to try and trap Dreadwing, only to fall into a trap themselves. Prime had to dig Wheeljack out of the resulting rubble, and joined him to rescue Bulkhead, who was strapped to one of Dreadwing's explosives. When Optimus managed to defeat the Decepticon and pin him, his gambit to make Dreadwing defuse the bomb worked, and Wheeljack gained a new respect for the Autobot leader. {{Storylink|Loose Cannons}}

After obtaining information on Airachnid's whereabouts from Starscream, Optimus led a mission to an abandoned energon mine in [[South America]], where they found Megatron fighting an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] under Airachnid's control. When the fight was finished, the Autobots surrounded the exhausted Megatron, but were prevented from finishing him off by the arrival of Dreadwing. Outnumbered, Optimus offered to allow Megatron go if Dreadwing extended the same courtesy. Though Dreadwing kept his word, Megatron ordered the Vehicons to attack while he and Dreadwing escaped, but luckily the Autobots trashed them. {{storylink|Crossfire}}

[[Image:NemesisPrime Nemesis vs Optimus.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"Optimus Prime, slavery is the right of all sentient beings!" "Wow, am I really that annoying?"]]
Optimus returned to base from an energon mine to find that MECH had created a clone of him and were using it to attack the military. He and the Autobots attempted to stop [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]] from attacking [[Alden Military Base]], but had to retreat under fire from the military. They began scouring the area, and located the MECH base, where Optimus fought one-on-one with Nemesis Prime, until a distraction by Fowler allowed him to finish off the Silas-controlled machine, dropping it on Silas himself. Optimus returned to base for repairs, and Fowler gave them the news that Silas had disappeared. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Nemesis Prime}} During Fowler's debriefing by [[Bryce|General Bryce]], Optimus revealed himself to the general to prove he was still alive and on the military's side. {{storylink|Grill}}

Optimus took Bumblebee and Arcee to investigate some activity and found Airachnid sending out a swarm of Insecticons to attack the ''Nemesis''. He and Bumblebee ended up having to fight a bunch of them and won. They got to return to base with Airachnid, whom Arcee had trapped in stasis-lock. {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Armada}} After the ''Nemesis'' crashed, and was reactivated with Dark Energon, Optimus took a team with the [[spark extractor|Spark Extractor]] to attack the warship, only for them to all be knocked into stasis lock by the ship's weapons. Ratchet took them back to base, where they recovered after the conscious ship was disabled by the kids. {{storylink|Flying Mind}}

With the locations of four relics now in their possession, Optimus dispatched Arcee and Bumblebee to [[New York City]] to find the first {{storylink|Tunnel Vision}} and warned Bulkhead to be careful in obtaining another near the equator. {{storylink|Toxicity}} Optimus himself went to [[Antarctica]], where he found the relic had already been taken, and Dreadwing had Starscream a prisoner. During the ensuing fight, Optimus brought tons of ice down on Dreadwing, before forcing Starscream to lead him to a human base where the relic was being kept. Dreadwing caught up with them, and while Optimus fought the Decepticon, Starscream obtained the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]], forcing Optimus and Dreadwing to team up to defeat him. Though Dreadwing intended to fight him again, Optimus convinced him that there would be no point in continuing their fight, so Dreadwing left. {{storylink|Triangulation}}

Back at base, Prime found that Bulkhead had been critically wounded during the relic missions. Optimus refused to tell Wheeljack who was responsible, but the Wrecker rushed off anyway. When Wheeljack and Miko later returned having killed [[Hardshell (Prime)|Hardshell]], Optimus stopped Ratchet from preventing Miko from running to Bulkhead's side. {{storylink|Hurt}} Optimus began attempting to decode the Iacon database, though it was hard going with the Earth technology he was forced to use. {{storylink|Out of the Past}}

[[Image:Legacy-PrimeStarSaber.jpg|thumb|left|300px|By the power of Iacon, I HAVE THE POWER!]]
During a mission to investigate a crashed escape pod, the team encountered [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] whose tales of guarding [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] convinced Optimus that he was on the level. Optimus still believed Smokescreen was too green to go into combat, so the new Autobot was left at base when Prime took a team to recover some [[Red Energon]]. When they encountered Starscream, still in possession of the Apex Armor, Optimus took the Decepticon on himself, kicking Starscream off a crane. After Smokescreen used the [[phase shifter]] to separate Starscream from the armor, Optimus officially welcomed the new Autobot to the team. {{storylink|New Recruit}} When Fowler notified them that a [[Project Damocles]] satellite had been stolen by Breakdown and Silas, Optimus took a team to a military base in the hope of securing the satellite control codes before the Decepticons could get them. Instead they found themselves facing both Decepticon troopers and the orbital death ray itself, controlled by Soundwave. {{storylink|The Human Factor}} Optimus assigned Jack to help Smokescreen adapt to Earth. He had almost finished decoding another set of Iacon coordinates when a signal led him and his team on a wild goose chase. Despite this, they found the location of the real relic, the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]], and Optimus managed to wrest control of it off the Decepticons. Through the sword's power, he received a message from Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Legacy}}

[[Image:AlphaOmega-ohmy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"You must not sacrifice a piece of the future to bring back the past." "But you flung all of the artifacts from the past onto Earth!" "... right, right, sorry. [[Five Servos of Doom|Wrong script]].]]
Trion told him of the existence of the [[Omega Key]]s on Earth, and Prime immediately set about decoding the four final coordinates from the Iacon database. After Arcee returned from the first set of coordinates with news that Megatron had invited Prime to come get the first key, Optimus went to [[Egypt]] to find that Megatron had grafted the arm of a Prime onto himself and forged the [[Dark Star Saber]]. Though Megatron's new weapon shattered the Star Saber, with Smokescreen's help Prime returned to base with the first Omega Key and resumed his decoding work. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}}

He soon decoded more coordinates decoded though in both cases the Autobots failed to secure the Omega Keys. Smokescreen was hit hard by the failure, and Optimus told the other other Autobots to allow the upset rookie space. When the final coordinates he decoded turned out to be an image of Smokescreen, he took the team to find their comrade, only to arrive too late as Smokescreen was captured by Soundwave. {{storylink|Hard Knocks}} After Smokescreen escaped the ''Nemesis'' with two of the keys, the Autobots received a message from Starscream offering the final key in exchange for surgical help. Optimus took Bulkhead and Ratchet out to Starscream's location, only to realize too late that they'd been tricked, and Starscream got away with all three of the Autobots' three Omega Keys. {{storylink|Inside Job}}

After Dreadwing returned the Forge of Solus Prime to the Autobots, Optimus used it to modify the GroundBridge into a space bridge. Believing that Megatron would use the keys to restore Cybertron for political points, Optimus took the Autobots to their home world, and kept Megatron busy with the reforged Star Saber while the others took back the keys. Though they succeeded, and reached the [[Omega Lock]], Megatron revealed he had taken the Autobots' human friends hostage. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}}

[[Image:PrimeDarkestHourOPArm.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"...Nothing ever dies we will rise again."]]
With no other choice, Optimus had everyone hand over the Omega Keys in exchange for the kids, however when it turned out Megatron intended to use the Omega Lock on Earth as well, Optimus was compelled to use the Star Saber to destroy the lock. He and his team returned to Earth, only to find that the Omega Lock had created a [[Darkmount (Earth)|Decepticon fortress]] on their doorstep, and he ordered the others to evacuate. Prime himself stayed behind to destroy the GroundBridge, and was caught in the explosion as the Decepticons destroyed the base. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

Optimus was salvaged from the wreckage by Smokescreen, who sheltered Prime in an underground cavern. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}} Though Smokescreen was unable to find any medical supplies for his badly-damaged leader, Optimus asked after the Forge of Solus Prime. {{storylink|Scattered}} Smokescreen retrieved the relic from the Decepticon warship, however Optimus refused to use it on himself, believing the power should be conserved for later use in repairing the Omega Lock, and that the Autobots needed a new leader—Smokescreen. {{storylink|Prey (episode)|Prey}}

[[Image:Rebellion-prepunch.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Here's your damn beef!]]
As his life faded, Optimus had a vision of approaching Alpha Trion and the [[Allspark]]. His journey to the afterlife was cut short, as Smokescreen used the Forge to revive him, bestowing on him a new, more powerful body. He flew to [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]], where he rescued [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] from Megatron's tender mercies, and proceeded to throw the Decepticon leader into the power core for the fortress's [[fusion cannon]]s. His efforts allowed Fowler's squadron to destroy the fortress, and the Autobots reassembled at a military base. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}}

After [[scanning]] a new vehicle mode provided by Fowler, Optimus scouted some Decepticon activity and found some Insecticons digging up a skull. He managed to secure the skull, which turned out to be [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] remains, leading the Autobots to conclude [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] was planning to clone more. After reports of Decepticon activity in [[Texas]], Optimus took Smokescreen and Bumblebee there, but faced with Shockwave and Soundwave, the trio proved unable to prevent the Decepticons obtaining more Predacon [[CNA]]. {{storylink|Project Predacon}}

A lull in Decepticon activity made Optimus suspect that their enemy had collected sufficient fossils. He and the others went on a mission to secure more energon, only for Ultra Magnus and Wheeljack to find and destroy the Decepticon cloning laboratory. When the pair were attacked by the newly-intelligent [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], Optimus arrived in the nick of time to save them from termination and flew them back to base. {{storylink|Evolution}}

When the Decepticons started raiding technology from the humans again, Optimus wondered what they were up to this time. He led a team to one of the thefts, and though they were unable to prevent the Vehicons from getting away, Optimus managed to shoot down Soundwave and take the Decepticon captive. Their attempts to interrogate Soundwave were unsuccessful, and Optimus took his team to the [[Solaris particle collider]] in response to another Decepticon attack. He found himself facing Predaking, and though he initially gained the upper hand, Predaking turned the tables and sent Prime plunging to the ground. {{storylink|Minus One}} Optimus continued to fight, but was only saved by the fact that Predaking was called away to rescue Shockwave. He and the rest of the team returned to base to find Ratchet had been abducted by Soundwave. {{storylink|Persuasion}}

The Autobots launched [[Chip|a probe]] containing Laserbeak's transponder and Optimus followed it in the hopes it would lead him to the Decepticon warship. Unfortunately he was intercepted by Starscream and some Seekers along the way, and though he dealt with the Vehicons, Starscream destroyed the probe and escaped, leaving him none-the-wiser as to the warship's location. He continued to fly around until Ratchet contacted the Autobots to reveal the location of the warship, and Optimus ordered the others to storm the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Synthesis}}

Optimus himself reached the ship by air, only to be immediately attacked by Megatron wielding the Dark Star Saber. With his jet pack damaged, Optimus still managed to climb onto the ship and eventually make his way to the Omega Lock on its underside, allowing him to briefly attack Shockwave before Megatron caught up with him to resume their duel. After Bumblebee's death, Optimus found himself dangling from the ship. Before Megatron could deal a final blow, the warlord was terminated by Bumblebee, who'd been resurrected by the Omega Lock's power. Optimus took command of the warship and flew it to Cybertron, where they used the Omega Lock to resurrect their home world.

[[File:PredaconsRisingOptimusPrimeFinalGlance.JPG|thumb|left|300px|Um, Luna? Do you have time to sing a 'Goodbye Song' before you go?]]
After a final visit back to Earth, and a farewell to both their human friends and Ratchet, Optimus and his team finally departed back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Deadlock}} Optimus held a ceremony to promote Bumblebee to the rank of warrior, shortly before taking [[Ultra Magnus's ship]] and heading off to find the AllSpark. He and Wheeljack located it near [[Theta Scorpii]], and managed to retrieve it, but arrived back on Cybertron to find Unicron had taken control of Megatron's body and was trying to destroy the planet. Optimus merged the AllSpark with the Matrix of Leadership, allowing him to use the container that had held it to trap Unicron's anti-spark. Unfortunately this also meant that his own spark was inextricably merged with the AllSpark, and he was forced to sacrifice his own life to restore the AllSpark to Cybertron. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}
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===Titan Magazines ''Prime'' comics===
[[Image:Titan4.2 Optimus and Miko.jpg|thumb|left|220px|"Except when I'm making air-quotes."]]
As the Decepticons slowly conquered Cybertron, Optimus knew they'd try to attack [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and set up defences at the [[Iacon Energon Refinery]]. Sure enough, Megatron attacked with a small team of Decepticons but the Autobot gunners managed to take out all but Megatron. To Optimus's surprise, Megatron didn't abandon his men, instead rescuing them under heavy fire. When Optimus had the opportunity to take a shot, he hesitated and Megatron's team escaped. For that, Optimus took the blame and was even regarded as a traitor by some. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.2|War Story}}

Many years later, Optimus's team had settled on [[Earth]]. After Ratchet somewhat apologetically unveiled the [[Safe]], Optimus told him to have more confidence in his work. When Bulkhead managed to uncover a hidden nuclear missile and a scouting party of Vehicons neared the base, Optimus, Arcee and Bumblebee went out to greet the Decepticons. While Bumblebee knocked the Vehicons into the air, Prime and Arcee blasted them. They reentered at the base in time to see Fowler arriving with some scientists, and Optimus had some stern words with their liaison about the mystery bomb and its intended purpose, insisting that Fowler take it with him when he left. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.1|The Safe and the Failsafe}}

During some downtime, Prime took the other Autobots and the kids to [[Valley of Fire State Park]]. At Miko's request, he told the story of his battle with Megatron in the Iacon Energon Refinery. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.2|War Story}}

[[Image:Titan4.3 Optimus ready to roll out.jpg|thumb|right|300px|MUNKY ARMS! MUNKY ARMS!]]
On [[Christmas]], Fowler reported to Optimus that Megatron and Starscream had taken control of the [[Yamal|NS ''Yamal'']], a nuclear-powered Russian icebreaker. Leaving Arcee and Bulkhead in charge of the base, Optimus took the other Autobots to the ship and attacked Megatron. As Optimus fought Megatron, the Decepticon leader outlined his plan to detonate the ship's reactors with a [[static lance]]. Bumblebee managed to wrest the lance off Starscream and threw it to Optimus who used it to hit Megatron. Once the Decepticons had been dealt with, Optimus's team returned to the base, where they found it had been turned into an impromptu ice skating rink. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.3|Ice Breaker}}

Optimus was surprised to find the GroundBridge active and asked Bulkhead what the problem was. Bulkhead's denials were undermined by the Vehicons pouring through the bridge, and Optimus led the counter-attack. While Optimus and the others kept the Decepticons busy, Raf and Bumblebee managed to shut down the bridge. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.4|Tinker, Tailor, Gamer, Spy!}} Optimus shared Jack's suspicions about some recently exploded schools, and had the Autobots check out the other schools in the area. Sure enough, the schools came under attack by [[MECH]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.5|School Is... Out!}}

After Starscream stole [[Air Force One]] and held the [[President of the United States]] ransom, demanding Optimus Prime be turned over bound and gagged, the Autobot leader worked out from the ransom note where Starscream was. While the other Autobots protected the plane and took on the Vehicons, Optimus rescued the President by cutting off Starscream's arm and catching her as she fell. After the Decepticon retreated, Optimus made sure the Autobots left before the aircraft's crew recovered consciousness. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.6|All the President's 'Bots!}}

[[Image:Titan4.6 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|left|240px]]
Lured into a trap in a scrap-metal facility in [[Zhejiang Province]], [[China]], Optimus found his mind had been zapped into a human by [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]'s [[neuron refractor]]. The Autobot leader mentally contacted the human, [[Lin-Che]], and guided him in fighting off the attacking Vehicons and reversing the refractor. Back in his own body, Optimus broke out of the crusher he'd been stuffed into, and fought off the Decepticons. He later returned Lin-Che home, to return the favor. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.8|The Mind Trap!}} After Miko was kidnapped by MECH agent [[Novo]], Optimus joined the hunt to find her. When Novo, now in a mechanoid body thanks to a MECH experiment, returned Miko to them, Optimus offered him the help of Ratchet and the Autobots' technical expertise, but Novo turned him down. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.9|The Novo Incident}}

Optimus led a team to the [[Deep Driller]] oil platform, and found not the expected environmental terrorists, but human soldiers in [[robotic battle suit]]s. After finding dealing with the humans in a non-lethal matter difficult, Optimus took Jack's suggestion of surrendering, and once [[Rufus Madison|General Madison]] realised his opponents were alien robots, he stopped fighting. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.10|Mad Dogs & Autobots}} After it turned out that the missing Bulkhead had been imprisoned on the Decepticon warship, Optimus took a team, including the three kids, to the ship to mount a rescue. During the course of freeing Bulkhead, he trashed at least two Decepticons and blew a hole through the side of the ship. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.11|The Battle for Bulkhead}}

Optimus and his team took part in a battle against the Decepticons in [[The Wave]]. Unsurprisingly, they survived and returned to base to find Bumblebee and Raf had made a mess in their absence. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.12|The Evil Shred}} Optimus and Bumblebee went on a stealth mission to stop Megatron attacking the [[Statue of Liberty]], though they found the Decepticon forces there to be more than they expected. Optimus pursued Megatron up the side of the statue, and managed to defeat the Decepticon leader, but did substantial damage to the statue in the process. He later promised Fowler that the Autobots would fix it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.13|Protecting the Lady}}

Knock Out and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] specifically demanded Optimus and Bulkhead come after the two Decepticons took over a TV studio. The Autobots found themselves forced to run the ''[[Down and Out]]'' course, lest the Decepticons' hostages be harmed. Though Optimus was confused by the inaccurate nature of the ''Down and Out'' set, he and Bulkhead managed to get through the course and rescue the hostages, leading to Knock Out and Breakdown's defeat at the hands of Arcee. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.14|It's a Knock-Out}}

===''Rescue Bots'' pack-in storybooks===
After [[Cody Burns]] helped [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] put out a fire that had threatened Fire Station Prime, Optimus Prime spoke to them through a screen, asking if Cody would join the Rescue Bots. Cody accepted. {{storylink|Prime Alert}}

===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English)|[[Klaus-Dieter Klebsch]] (German), [[Jung Goo Lee]] (Korean), [[Jacek Mikołajczak]] (Polish), [[Blas Garcia]] (Latin American Spanish)}}
[[Image:UnderPressure Optimus on monitor.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Playskool]] is the right of all sentient beings.]]
Optimus Prime sent out a call to all Autobots to come to their new home on [[Earth]]. When a team of [[Rescue Bot]]s arrived at a military base, Optimus met them there and gave them their new mission: to team up with the Burns family and help them keep [[Griffin Rock]] safe. After presenting them with vehicles to [[scanning|scan]], he introduced them to [[Charlie Burns]] and left them to get acquainted. {{storylink|Family of Heroes}} The Rescue Bots had trouble learning to work with their new human friends, and they contacted Optimus to tell him as much, but he was confident that they and the humans would learn to work together. {{storylink|Under Pressure}}

After the Rescue Bots were fired by the Griffin Rock city council, [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] attempted, but failed, to contact Optimus Prime to request the reassignment of Rescue Force Sigma-17. The Rescue Bots were later reinstated. {{storylink|The Reign of Morocco}}

[[Image:ItsABotTime Optimus vehicle mode.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Optimus drops by Griffin Rock whenever he's in the mood for G1.]]
When [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] tracked a meteor to Griffin Rock, he used the Rescue Bots' comms screen to report in with Optimus, who commended [[Cody Burns]] on his work helping the Bots to acclimate. Three of the Rescue Bots were struck with a strange virus from the meteorite, and they consulted with Optimus and Ratchet on the best way to deal with it. Optimus was concerned that the virus could fall into [[Megatron (WFC)|evil]] [[Silas|hands]] and ordered they destroy the meteorite. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (RB)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}}

[[Image:BotToTheFuture Optimus steps forward.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Guest starring in an all new ''Tiny Titans'' comic book.]]
Notified that the Rescue Bots had been inadvertently sent back in time, Optimus and Bumblebee returned to Griffin Rock. Optimus deduced that [[energon]] would be enough to power the [[Temporal Station|time machine]], so he and Bumblebee went back to 1939, arriving in time to rescue the Rescue Bots from [[Thaddeus Morocco|Doctor Morocco]]. The team returned to the present, only to find Griffin Rock overrun by [[MorBot]]s. {{storylink|It's a Bot Time}}

Optimus and Bumblebee were kept busy trashing MorBots while the Rescue Bots worked out what was going on. By the time the pair ran out of MorBots to destroy, the team was ready to return to 1939 where they rescued [[Dither]] and returned the timeline to normal. Back in the present, Optimus congratulated the Rescue Bots team for their work. {{storylink|Bot to the Future}}

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===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
As [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] hunted for weapons to combat [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], they ran into trouble and sent a distress call. Optimus had [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] GroundBridge him into a derelict starship in the [[asteroid belt]]. On arrival, he attacked Predaking. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 5}} He managed to buy Bumblebee and Wheeljack the time they needed to get away with some of the weapons. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 6}}

With the Autobot forces falling before the Predacons, Optimus took the [[Firebreath Cyclocannons]] and set out into the desert in search of Predaking. He found his target, just as Ratchet managed to unlock the power of their new weapons. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 17}}

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===''Go!'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Go ep 1 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|left|Hi, this is all of my frontal shots.]]
Optimus Prime was a warrior of justice who fought the Decepticons for many years. {{Storylink|Pursue! The Legendiscs!}} Somewhere off [[Earth]], Optimus Prime was alerted to the awakening of the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] [[Four Oni]]. He soon detected [[Swordbot|six individual signals]] that he recognized. {{storylink|Triple Combination! Swordbot - Samurai!}}

Those six signals turned out to be the [[Swordbot]] [[Swordbot Samurai Team|Samurai]] and [[Swordbot Shinobi Team|Shinobi]] teams. Both teams came in contact with Optimus Prime, and the Autobot commander set to analyzing the [[Legendisc]]s. Optimus contacted both teams in the Samurai Team's newly-built base and let them know of the Legendiscs' number, locations, and their ability to travel through time. He tasked [[Isami Tatewaki]] with acquiring the Legendiscs and protecting Earth at all costs. {{Storylink|Pursue! The Legendiscs!}}

===''Full of Fire!''===
[[File:FullOfFire Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|I'm [[Batman]].]]
Optimus joined Ratchet, Bumblebee and Bulkhead who were testing new Beast Hunters weapons in a [[New Mexico]] desert. When they were attacked by Predacons, Optimus took the opportunity to test out his [[Firebreath Cyclocannons|Dragon Cannons]], and successfully countered Predaking's flame, but as the Predacons retreated, Optimus told the others he believed this was just a test so the Predacons would know the Autobots' comparative strength. {{storylink|Full of Fire!}}
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===''The Covenant of Primus''===
Optimus Prime was created as the last of the [[Thirteen]], the first generation of Transformers, each created directly by Primus as a band of unique warriors to combat and defeat Unicron. Upon his creation, Optimus united the Thirteen by his greeting: "All are one." While all of the other members of the Thirteen each possessed unique abilities and artifacts, Optimus wielded no special powers or weapons. It was only through his vision and courage that allowed the Thirteen to finally defeat Unicron.

Optimus emerged mostly unharmed from the final conflict that split the Thirteen. However, upon the activation of the Well of All Sparks, Optimus chose to enter into it and be reborn as one of the lesser Transformers, in order to know them and their needs better. He did so, and was recreated as the simple Orion Pax. Alpha Trion recognized what had once been his fellow 'bot, and made a note to keep an eye on him later. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English)|[[Marco Balzarotti]] (Italian), [[Andrei Yaroslavtsev]] (Russian), [[Alfredo Martínez]] (Spain-Spanish)}}

[[Image:WFC-OptimusPrimeconcept.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Steroids are the right of all sentient beings.]]
In the waning days of the war for Cybertron, Optimus spotted a little yellow Autobot in trouble, and defeated the surrounding drone forces. [[Ratchet (WFC)| Ratchet]] arrived on the scene, and Optimus helped up the Autobot scout, who revealed his name was [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]. Bumblebee informed Optimus that the Decepticons had taken control of communication relays, so that the only way to contact Optimus was by messenger. He also informed Optimus that their leader, [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], was dead. Optimus suspected [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s hand, and was informed by Bumblebee that the [[Autobot High Council]] had gone into hiding because of this. Optimus believed that the Council would emerge during a safer time, and formed a team with Bumblebee and Ratchet.

They drove to the [[Decagon]], where they found [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]] battling the forces of [[Starscream (WFC)| Starscream]]. After assisting him in defeating Starscream's army, they confronted Starscream himself within the Decagon. After the trio combated and drove off Starscream, a hologram of Zeta Prime's face appeared in the center of the room, stating that he is being held in the [[Kaon]] prison complex. Optimus took Bumblebee and Sideswipe to the Kaon prison, allowing themselves to be captured so that they could infiltrate the facility. The Decepticons prepared to execute them, but [[Air Raid (WFC)|Air Raid]] lent a hand so they could escape, though he himself was captured. While sneaking through the corridors, the three managed to free Air Raid, [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]], and others. They continued through the hallways, and finally located the room where Zeta is being held, only to face [[Soundwave (WFC)| Soundwave]]. The Decepticon cowered behind a force field, sending [[Frenzy (WFC)|Frenzy]], [[Rumble (WFC)|Rumble]], and [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] out to fight for him, only venturing out to administer needed repairs to his minions. As Soundwave's energy became low, he attempted to drain Zeta Prime, only to be interrupted by Optimus, who took a shot meant for Zeta. Though Soundwave and his minions retreated, the damage was done, and Zeta Prime died before Optimus could free him.

Optimus brought Zeta's corpse to the site of the hiding High Council, where he lay the dead body in the center of the room. Optimus stated that the Autobots craved their guidance, but the Council stated that their mission was to choose the Primes, not to lead them. They then told him that Optimus himself is a Prime, and that he had changed the lives around him. Optimus was then told that Megatron had corrupted the core of Cybertron, and that he was the one that could remove this blight. He took this burden and responsibility, then was told by the Council that he was now Optimus ''Prime'', the last Prime.

[[Image:WFC-OptimusPrimeAltmode.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Welcome to the ''Twilight Zone'' Prime.]]
For a new mission, Optimus selected Ironhide and [[Warpath (WFC)|Warpath]], and the team ventured to the entrance of the core, where a corrupted [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] was being tortured. After a prolonged battle, the Autobots defeated the torturers and freed Omega Supreme from the Dark Energon influence. Omega Supreme escaped, and the Autobots found some [[Space slug|space slugs]] to use as steeds. One long journey later, they reached the core and defeated a corrupted slug. Unfortunately the core itself had become contaminated, and informed Optimus as much. The only solution was for the core to reboot, which would take millions of years, during which the planet would be unusable, and Optimus realized that the Autobots would have to leave their home. Before shutting down, the core revealed the [[Matrix of Leadership]], which it installed inside Optimus Prime's chest.

Optimus arrived back at Iacon, where he ordered all Autobots to evacuate the planet. Megatron announced that everyone must stay or face destruction, and fired a massive cannon installed in the Dark Energon space station. Optimus Prime ordered his Air Commander [[Silverbolt (WFC)|Silverbolt]] to shut down the cannon with his team. They succeeded, and the station crashed into Iacon. Optimus, Bumblebee, and Ironhide discovered that the "space station" wasn't a space station at all: it was the giant Decepticon, [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]]. They managed to defeat the heavily-armed menace, who plunged into a pool of energon. The Autobots celebrated their victory, but noticed that ''they'' have to evacuate as well. Optimus revealed a massive starship they would use called the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], a ship still under construction that would allow them to take a part of Cybertron with them across the galaxy. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English)}}
[[Image:WFCDS Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|124px|Origamimus Prime]]
Optimus was a dock worker who found himself caught up in the war against the Decepticons. With the Decepticons on the hunt for the Omega Key, Zeta Prime sent Optimus and his team to protect the library, knowing he could count on his old friend. When Zeta Prime was later captured by the Decepticons, he attempted to contact Optimus. The data links keeping him in contact with the Autobots were severed, so Bumblebee tracked down Optimus at an Autobot base. Optimus subsequently rescued an [[Autobot rookie]] from Starscream, chasing the Decepticon off before joining up with Jetfire and destroying other intruders at the base. Optimus was felled by a [[laser guard]], but revived with the help of Jetfire and Bumblebee. They completed clearing the base by defeating [[Dirge (WFC)|Dirge]], and Optimus announced that the next step was to retake Iacon.

He and his team entered Decepticon-occupied Iacon and destroyed the Dark Energon corruptors, allowing them to get the Decagon's defense systems back online. While they waited for Zeta Prime to make contact again, Optimus reminded Bumblebee that they couldn't let Megatron win just by giving up. Zeta let them know that he was being held in Kaon Prison, and Optimus's team infiltrated the prison in search of him. After an encounter with [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]], they ran into Megatron himself, who set more Decepticons on them. When they eventually found Zeta Prime, their leader expired. Optimus returned his body to the High Council, who appointed Optimus the new Prime.

Optimus Prime attempted to solicit [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]'s help. Grimlock challenged him to a fight to decide whether to join up, but [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]]'s capture by Decepticons sent the Autobots off on a rescue mission instead. The Autobots tracked Swoop down to a Dark Energon laboratory on the outskirts of Iacon and freed him from Dark Energon contamination. Swoop's services were subsequently offered to the Autobots by Grimlock, who said he'd follow along to protect Swoop. Analysis of core samples by Jetfire and Ratchet indicated that they would need to disable to corrupters preventing it from repairing itself. To this end, Optimus's team traveled to the core and freed it after defeating [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]].

Realising that the core needed time to repair itself, Optimus ordered the Autobots to evacuate the planet in Arks. He and his team ascended the space bridge to attack the Trypticon space station and take out its main power core. They escaped during the station's plunge towards Cybertron, but as it fell, it transformed. Optimus rallied his men against this new threat, leading the way to the crash site, where the Autobots confronted Trypticon. After the titan's downfall, Optimus and his men left Cybertron in search of a new source of energy. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)}}

===''Transformers: Cybertron Adventures''===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English)|[[Marco Balzarotti]] (Italian)}}

Optimus Prime coordinated many of the Autobot campaigns during the war. He dispatched Ironhide and Bumblebee to retrieve a datacore of information about Trypticon from Kaon. He later coordinated the evac measures for Cybertron, personally guarding a supply convoy while Bumblebee ran point and ensuring the safe launch of an airlift whiel the Aerialbots prevented Seekers from taking potshots at it. He also sent the Aerialbots up to Trypticon Station itself when its orbital weapon systems began annihilating the Autobot ranks.

When Trypticon itself fell to Cybertron after the Aerialbot assault, it transformed into a tremendous warbot, and Optimus Prime raced out to meet it. Bumblebee and Ironhide accompanied Prime to the blast site, fighting through numerous Decepticon embankments to reach the monster. Trypticon himself proved to be an implaccable foe, and Optimus coordinated both ground-based flanking attacks and strafing runs by the Aerialbots. Eventually, the mighty menace went down, and Prime saluted Trypticon on his way to extinction. {{storylink|Transformers: Cybertron Adventures}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English)}}
[[Image:FOC-GameInformerPrimeBumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|200px|"No, not in the chest, you guys! The throat! The throat!"]]
As the Ark neared completion, Optimus was alerted to the fact that [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]'s team had deserted their post and the Decepticons were consequently attacking with giant [[Warp Cannon]]s. He made haste back to Autobot City where he sent [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] off in search of the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] before joining [[Warpath (WFC)|Warpath]] in fending off the Decepticons attacking the nerve center. When it turned out they didn't have enough energon for the defences, Optimus and [[Perceptor (Prime)|Perceptor]] decided to divert some of the energon from Ark. With Perceptor's help, Optimus got an old artillery piece working and reached the neutron cannon which he used to take out some of the attackers before running out of energon. At that point he was drawn to the city core, where he managed to awaken [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]]. Optimus guided the giant in destroying the Warp Cannons, but the last of them felled Metroplex, forcing Optimus to go inside it himself.

[[Image:FOC-OptimusPrimetruckart.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"WFC Optimus will be so jealous!"]]
He didn't get very far before encountering [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] and the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]] who took him prisoner. Dragged before Megatron, Optimus was only saved by the timely reactivation of Metroplex. Once Megatron was a messy stain on the ground, Prime strongly recommended Starscream and the others leave. Some time later, Jazz and Cliffjumper reported that they'd found a massive [[energon lake]], and Optimus organized a transport to pick it up. During a Decepticon attack on [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]]'s crash site, Optimus was contacted by Autobots guarding the site who said that Megatron was alive. His request for confirmation was given by none other than Megatron himself, who killed the Autobots who contacted Prime. Recognizing that the Decepticons would only try to retrieve Trypticon's power core if their energon levels were dangerously low, Optimus offered a ceasefire to share what was left, but Megatron rejected his offer, saying that Optimus and the Autobots were responsible for Cybertron's death.

When he was contacted by Grimlock's team who reported [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]'s experiments, Optimus ordered them back to base, only for Grimlock to ignore him. The Ark was eventually launched thanks to a last-minute sacrifice by Metroplex, but didn't get far before the Decepticons caught up in the ''Nemesis'' and attacked it. Optimus headed to the engine room to assist with the defenses there, only to encounter Megatron himself. As the two fought, Bumblebee threw himself in front of a shot meant for Optimus, and the young bot's sacrifice sent an enraged Optimus back into battle against his nemesis. The pair's fight wasn't yet finished when both they and their ships were sucked into the space bridge portal. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

=== ''Transformers: Prime - The Game''===
[[Image:Transformers prime the game optimus.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Drop an' give me fifty. ''Now''. ]]
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English)}}

Optimus Prime and the Autobots detected a massive asteroid of Dark Energon headed towards Earth, and used the GroundBridge to intercept the Decepticons aboard the ''Nemesis'' as they tried to retrieve the asteroid. During the battle, the asteroid broke up and Prime fell to Earth from orbit, and his team was scattered.

Optimus was located by Ratchet via the GroundBridge, where he lay buried beneath Dark Energon debris. The secret of the asteroid was revealed, as a powerful Cybertronian named [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]] emerged, ready to claim the Matrix and destroy it on behalf of his master, Unicron. Optimus and Ratchet evaded the giant's attacks until the ''Nemesis'' intervened. Stray blaster fire sent Optimus through a GroundBridge to his rescue, but Ratchet was inadvertently left behind.

Learning that the Decepticons planned to full repair Thunderwing, Optimus and the Autobots raced to stop the 'Cons from collecting Thunderwing's missing pieces. Optimus and Bulkhead battled Megatron and Starscream for one of the pieces, but Megatron escaped with the prize, leaving Prime buried alive.

Prime rescued himself, and GroundBridged to join the other Autobots in finale battle with the repaired Thunderwing. Optimus Prime succeeded in fending off Megatron and, with the help of one of Ratchet's inventions, defeated Thunderwing as well. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}

=== ''Transformers Universe'' ===
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-CybertronianOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It's ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' but with fewer chinstraps and handvents.]]
*'''Cybertronian Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster rifle

: Based on his appearance in ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'', ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a red, blue, and silver robot into an "armored truck mode." He comes with a hand-held rifle that is held via either of its two [[5mm post]]s, and can fold up to store in either mode. He features additional 5mm ports on his forearms, roof, and front-wheel panels. Optimus has a stylized sculpted Autobot insignia on his back, as seen in the game, but it is obscured by [[kibble]].

: An undocumented transformation step includes flipping Optimus Prime's knees out in vehicle mode to form a back bumper with tail lights. Oddly, the toy itself and the [[package art]] show Optimus Prime with four fingers on each hand, while he has 5 fingers in the video game. The vehicle mode pictured here is minimally mis-transformed: The exhaust pipes have not been rotated to hide the indentations against the vehicle body. The instructions show the rifle being plugged in by its shorter peg, but the packaging depicts the rifle stored by its grip, which keeps the weapon higher off Prime's body, but is also more secure.

:Optimus Prime is part of the first wave of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, but he and Cybertronian [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Generations|Bumblebee]] shipped ahead of their two other wavemates via [[Toys"R"Us]].

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#United|Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode]] and [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Autobot/GenerationsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cybertronian Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Generationstoy-OptimusPrimeFOC.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Heroic Fist Truck of DOOM!!!!!]]
[[Image:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-FOCOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2012)
**''Series/Number:'' '''01 / #001'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG01'''
**''Accessories'': "Ion cannon"

: Part of the first wave of [[2012]] ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, Optimus Prime is based on his ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' design, and transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck and back. His ion cannon, based on a weapon seen in his concept art, can mount via either of its two 5mm posts onto ports on his hands, forearms, back, and shoulder smokestacks. The toy is known for being oddly small for an Optimus Prime toy, especially when compared to other toys from the same line.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the first wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, is noticeably shinier, casting his red and blue plastics in different, metallic shades, having much darker gray and black plastics, coating much of his red plastic in glossy metallic paint, and featuring numerous additional [[Paint operation|paint highlights]], among other deco changes.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Generations|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Fall of Cybertron'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Prime: First Edition===
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[[Image:PrimeFEtoy-OptimusPrimeSDCC.jpg|right|thumb|300px|This should tide us over for <strike>three</strike> <strike>six</strike> eight months!]]
*'''Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, magnet, dignity-removing wearable Matrix packaging

: ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' Matrix of Leadership Optimus Prime is an [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011. The toy comes in a packaging shaped like the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Prime|Matrix of Leadership]], which the owner can wear around his neck, preferably at the convention itself, so passers-by can exclaim "WHERE THE HELL DID YOU GET THAT?" and then try to get one themselves. The Matrix itself comes packaged in a [[Packaging|box]] that is designed to look like Optimus Prime's chest, and opens accordingly. The chest window doors are sealed with a round magnet.

[[Image:PrimeFEtoy-SDCCpackaging.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Step 1: Put Optimus Prime toy inside a wearable Matrix. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit!]]

: The toy itself is an early release of the Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy from the later "Entertainment Pack" set (see below). There are some deco differences between this release and the later retail release; this version has gray windows instead of blue and is missing some of the silver deco on the helmet and roof/feet, as well as the yellow paint on his lights. His midriff is also darker.

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[[Image:Primetoy-OptimusPrimeEP.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Can transform from truck mode to movie trailer narrator mode and back!]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron: A Rivalry Reborn''' (Entertainment Pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: A Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime comes with a similarly-scaled [[Megatron (WFC)#EntertainmentPack|Megatron]] and PVC figurines of [[Jack Darby (Prime)#EntertainmentPack|Jack Darby]], [[Miko Nakadai (Prime)#EntertainmentPack|Miko Nakadai]], and [[Raf Esquivel#EntertainmentPack|Raf Esquivel]]. Optimus converts from robot mode to his truck mode. He comes with a gun than he can wield with his hands, as well as peg onto his hitch in vehicle mode, with different pegs for either configuration. Similar to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|a previous Optimus Prime toy]], he features some [[Kibble#.22Faux-parts.22|faux-kibble]] in the form of his actual windshield chest being covered by sculpted panels featuring his characteristic windshield-chest.

: Initial distribution of this set was... spotty at best, with most of the stock going to Canada. However, [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] picked up this set, along with most of the "First Edition" line, as part of a ''huge'' block of US market [[exclusive]]s for holiday season 2012.

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[[Image:Primetoy-OptimusPrimeVoyager.jpg|right|thumb|300px|And those chest-mounted side-view mirrors go to ''where'' on the truck mode?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2011)
**''Number:'' '''001'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] battle sword", "[[plasma cannon]]", cardboard stand

: Part of the first wave of ''Prime: First Edition'' Voyager-Class toys, Optimus Prime transforms into a truck, with a similar (but more complex) transformation to his previous Deluxe-Class toy, and features a faux-kibble window-chest panel as well as a detailed truck cab interior. He comes with a "Cybertronian battle sword" and a "plasma cannon", either of which can peg into his hands. The cannon also features a 5mm peg-hole on the underside of its barrel, allowing the sword (or any other compatible accessory) to mount there as a bayonet. They are stored in vehicle mode by pegging them onto either the 5mm-compatible trailer hitch, or onto each peg-hole beside it, although the [[instructions]] tell [[you]] to peg the sword facing forwards onto the hitch, with the cannon mounting backwards onto one of the side pegs. His trailer hitch ends up on his right robot leg, and he has a fake, sculpted, equally-usable trailer hitch on his left leg. As with all "First Edition" toys, he features a cardboard stand.

: He is minimally mis-transformed in-package and in the [[Stock photography|stock photo]], as his shoulder guards aren't flipped open. His stock photography also shows his plasma cannon as being solid black, when the final cannon is black speckled with silver paint, with slightly more painted silver details on the tips of the barrels.

: The Japanese release of this figure features slightly different colors for greater [[show-accuracy]], including darker reds and blues, and a more metallic silver plastic.

: The First Edition Voyagers were never released in the US, forcing buyers to import him from Canada or Japan... at first. [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] later picked up this toy, along with most of the "First Edition" line, as part of a ''huge'' block of US market [[exclusive]]s for holiday season 2012. This second run introduced a [[Variant#Colors and deco|deco variant]], in which the red paint on, beside, and below the truck side windows is omitted, revealing the patch of brown plastic underneath. As he is packaged in robot mode, with his front wheels and shoulders covering said patch, the only way to identify which version is which while in the box is by looking at the hinge joints beside his two painted torso lights, with the center portions of the hinges being unpainted brown on the variant.

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[[Image:Prime-toy OptimusShining.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Shining Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[June 16|6-16]]-2012)
**''Accessories'': "Plasma Cannon", "Cybertronian Battle Sword", cardboard stand

: One of two exclusive toys at the Tokyo Toy Show 2012 held on [[June 16]]th and [[June 17|17th]] (the other being [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|''United'' Black Optimus Prime]]), this is the First Edition Prime mold (see above) done up mostly in transparent plastics. He comes in a grayscale version of the First Edition packaging that is otherwise unchanged from the Japanese package, design-wise.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1576.html Shining Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 1)]
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1577.html Shining Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 2)]

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[[Image:Prime-toy_DarkGuardOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dark Guard Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[December 1|12-01]]-2012)
**''Accessories'': "Cybertronian battle sword", "plasma cannon"
: This Japanese-exclusive black-and-gold redeco of First Edition Voyager Class Optimus Prime was available exclusively at the fourteen stores taking part in the [[Cybertron Satellite]] promotion. It depicts Prime coated in an alloy reverse-engineered by Ratchet from MECH equipment that protects Optimus against Dark Energon and other techno-biological hazards.

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===Rescue Bots===
[[Image:RescueBots-toy_OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Admit it, you want one.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:Optimus Prime transforms into a red and blue semi truck of likely fictitious origin. In keeping with the simplified transformation scheme of the Rescue Bots line, Optimus Prime transforms from truck to robot when [[Autotransformation|his legs are folded down]], at which point his head, arms, and hands emerge; folding his toes into position will finish the transformation.

:Of note is that on some samples, the head can sometimes lock into position even when the figure is in robot mode; this could be observed simply by walking into a store and seeing multiple "headless" Prime figures. This can occasionally be corrected by pushing down on the back of the panel or tapping the head, thereby releasing it.

*'''Electronic Rescue Bots Mobile Headquarters''' (playset 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, [[Cody Burns]]
:The Electronic Rescue Bots [[Mobile Headquarters]] includes an Optimus Prime toy with a seat for the Cody Burns figure. He has a simple transformation that involves folding his legs and standing him up.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:TRURageOverCybertronCybertronianOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|S-s-s-so th-th-th-this i-i-i-is w-w-w-what i-i-i-it f-f-fe-feels l-l-li-like t-t-t-to b-be st-st-stu-stunned.]]
*'''Rage over Cybertron''' (Multipack, 2011)
:*''Accessories'': "blaster" rifle

:A redeco of Cybertronian Optimus Prime with a translucent red front section, additional (painted) "scratched paint" details, some red paint highlights either omitted or changed to yellow and additional yellow circuitry pattern detailing reminiscent of the jammed abilities/mode lock/EMP effect from the ''War for Cybertron'' game, available in a [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive three-pack with redecos of Cybertronian Megatron and Cybertronian Bumblebee.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUROCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Rage over Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Cyberverse===
[[Image:Primetoy-Cyberverse-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|Equipped with "Berry Blast" Push Pops.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 001'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[March 31|3-31]]-[[2012]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-01'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "battle cannons"

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 ''Cyberverse'']] Commander Class toys, Optimus Prime is a smaller-scale toy, and features translucent plastic for his torso so that the toy can be illuminated using the electronic lights featured in the larger playsets. He comes with two translucent "battle cannon" weapons which feature multiple [[C joint|3mm posts and port]]s, allowing them to be held by his hands, or store/mount onto numerous ports on his person. Additionally, he features a 5mm port for a trailer hitch.

:The Hasbro release comes with a pack-in file card. In addition to the regular version, Optimus was also released in a special "advance release" assortment alongside alongside [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Cyberverse|Bulkhead]], [[Megatron (WFC)#Cyberverse|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (WFC)#Cyberverse|Starscream]], with each figure including a mini-DVD that contains the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' episode "[[Masters & Students]]". Yes, all four of them come with the same episode.

:Like many other modern toys, Optimus was designed with an alternate head sculpt (based on the [[mouthplate]]-less face as seen on the show) intended for a later retool, which was [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the original head. At least one specimen sporting the mouthplate-less head has been found at retail, although since this occurrence has seemingly been limited to an isolated incident, it can be assumed to be a [[quality control|manufacturing error]] rather than a genuine [[variant]].<ref name="cvvari">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/cyberverse-optimus-prime-unmasked-variant-174184/ TFW2005 reporting] on the head sculpt "variant" for Cyberverse Commander Class Optimus Prime.</ref> The mouthplate-less head sculpt ''was'' eventually used officially for a later-[[wave]] redeco, Nightwatch Optimus Prime (see below).

:This sculpt was later retooled to make ''Beast Hunters Cyberverse'' [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#BHCyberverse|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/CommOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyberverse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Primetoy-Cyberverse-NightwatchOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|Add the cannons from my previous release to form ''Prime'' "[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BattleSteel|Battle Steel Optimus Prime]]!"]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 008'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "battle swords"

: Part of the third wave of ''Prime Cyberverse'' Commander Class toys, Nightwatch Optimus Prime is a redeco of Series 2 ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime, using the faceplate-less head sculpt that is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the original head. His blue plastic is now gray, his smokestacks and thighs are left unpainted, he loses the Autobot insignia on his right forearm/door, and he gains yellow paint highlights for his eyes and lights, along with various other minor deco differences. Instead of the original release's cannons, he now comes with a pair of swords, which each have a pair of 3mm posts for wielding/mounting.

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[[File:PrimeEZCollectionAutobotSet.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Autobot Set''' (EZ Collection 6-pack, [[November 24|11-24]]-2012)
**''ID number'': '''EZ-SP1'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "battle cannons"

: This redeco of Optimus Prime uses the faceplate-less version of the mold's head, and replaces his red plastic with a metallic shade, among other minor deco changes. He was only available in a TakaraTomy ''[[EZ Collection]]'' six-pack with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#EZ6pack|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (WFC)#EZ6pack|Ratchet]], [[Bulkhead (Prime)#EZ6pack|Bulkhead]], [[Arcee (WFC)#EZ6pack|Arcee]], and [[Wheeljack (Prime)#EZ6pack|Wheeljack]].

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[[Image:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|His new vehicle mode may be combat-ready, but it's still terrible at parallel parking.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''3 / 001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher & missile (combine to form Thunder Lance), [[Star Saber (Prima)#BHCyberverse|Star Saber]]

: Part of the first wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 3|Series 3 ''Cyberverse'']] Commander Class toys, Optimus Prime is an all-new mold. He now transforms into a monstrous, flat-nosed truck with spiky fenders at the front and a cage compartment at the back, and comes with the Thunder Lance and Star Saber. Each of the weapons features two differently-placed 3mm posts, allowing them to be held by his hands, or mount onto two ports on the rear vehicle sides, as well as allowing the lance to additionally be used as a pressure-fired missile launcher.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CybCommOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Beast Hunters" Cyberverse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:PrimeBHPRtoy-Cyberverse-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Predaking''' (Cyberverse Commander 2-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Launcher & missile (combine to form Thunder Lance), [[Star Saber (Prima)#Target2pack|Star Saber]]

: Part of the "[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising|Predacons Rising]]" [[subline imprint]], Optimus Prime is a redeco of his Series 3 ''Cyberverse'' Commander Class toy in a color scheme inspired by [[Thunder Clash]], including a version of the latter's peculiar chest insignia. He comes in a two-pack with a purple and black redeco of Commander Class [[Predaking (Prime)#Target2pack|Predaking]].

: Like all ''Predacons Rising'' releases, the Optimus Prime/Predaking two-pack was [[exclusive]] to [[Target]] stores in the United States and Canada and to [[Tesco]] stores in the UK, and is also suposed to be exclusive to Carrefour elsewhere in Europe (presumably in France and/or Spain, though there have been no sightings as of yet). It has also been found at Rossmann drug stores in Germany. Also, like all ''Predacons Rising'' multi-pack redecos of ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse figures, the ''Cyberverse'' logo is nowhere to be found on the packaging.

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[[Image:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-BeastBladeOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''3 / 008'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher & missile (combine to form Thunder Lance), [[Star Saber (Prima)#BBladeCyberverse|Star Saber]], Battlewing Shield

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters Cyberverse'' Commander Class toys, Beast Blade Optimus Prime is a jungle-themed green and blue redeco of his Series 3 ''Cyberverse'' Commander Class toy, coming with a new Battlewing Shield accessory in addition to retaining both the Thunder Lance and Star Saber. His shield can open up to form wings, and can be pegged onto the ridge on top of the vehicle's cage compartment, or mount onto the screw-hole on his, er, robot butt.

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===Prime===
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[[Image:PrimeRIDtoy-PrimeVoyager.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The return of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Prime]]! ...sorta.]]
[[Image:Prime-toy OptimusTakTom.jpg|right|thumb|300px|My headlights are totally fake.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''01 / 001'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[March 31|3-31]]-[[2012]]'''
**''Japanese Number:'' '''AM-01'''
**''Accessories'': Battle blaster/Cannon & battle sword (Hasbro only), "O.P." Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Voyager Class toys, Optimus Prime is a new, smaller, slightly more [[Articulation|articulated]] mold, and is the first mainline ''Prime'' Optimus Prime figure released ''not'' to have fake windshield windows on his chest, though they're upside-down relative to truck-mode.

: He now comes with a half-translucent gun which lights up and expands [[MechTech]]-style when the lever is pulled. Bizarrely, the main section of the weapon is sculpted to resemble Prime's forearm, with the unfolding part being his in-show gun. Additionally, he comes with an opaque sword resembling the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]], which he can wield two-handed. The gun features a peg on its underside and a port on each side, while the sword features a peg and peg-hole on its hilt in addition to its 5mm handle. In robot mode, either accessory can mount on his hands, on either of his shoulders, or be pegged into either of his half-translucent forearms. In vehicle mode, the top of the vehicle mode cab can also fold back to reveal two additional peg holes, and there are three peg holes (including the fifth wheel hitch) on the back section, although the hitch tends to open up and not hold very well.

: Unlike previous Voyager Class MechTech weapons, the gun cannot be set to stay expanded. This means that Prime is forced to threaten Decepticons with a random block of parts, unless you want to use one of your hands to permanently unfold his weapon.

: The [[TakaraTomy]] release of Optimus Prime has considerable differences from the [[Hasbro]] release. His blue and red plastics are darker and metallic, his translucent blue plastic is darker, and a few of his [[paint operation]]s have been omitted and replaced with customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s, such as his shins, feet, headlamps, and [[insignia]]s. His legs, outer forearms and truck-mode "sleeper cabin" side panels have been [[retool]]ed to include [[5mm post]]-holes as part of the line-wide "[[Arms Micron]]" gimmick. As such, he does not come with the Hasbro version's weapons, but instead an Arms Micron partner named [[O.P.]] who transforms into a weapon resembling Optimus's in-show blaster cannon. This version of the mold was also used to make ''Prime'' [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]].

: The Hasbro version of the mold was retooled to make ''Beast Hunters'' [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters|Ultra Magnus]], using the forearms of the TakaraTomy version.

: AM-01 Optimus was also part of a special Arms Micron promotion. Between [[March 1]]st and [[March 30]]th 2012, those who pre-ordered Optimus online from through one of four different web sites ([[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], Bic Camera, and Yodobashi Camera) received the bonus promotional Micron [[Firebolt (Prime)|Firebolt]] with their Prime.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1460.html Arms Micron Optimus Prime at Alfes's toy blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1461.html Arms Micron Optimus Prime at Alfes's toy blog (part 2)]''

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[[Image:Transformers-Prime-Weaponizers-Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|350px|The only reason he still has the blaster is because mini-guns mounted on his shoulders can be very deafening.]]
[[Image:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-ArmsMasterOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|350px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Weaponizer, 2012)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[September 29|9-29]]-2012'''
**''Japanese Number:'' '''AM-21'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle (Hasbro only), "R.A." Arms Micron & Matrix Blade (TakaraTomy only)

: Part of the first wave of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' Weaponizer Class toys, Optimus Prime is a large toy, similar in size to Leader Class figures from previous ''Transformers'' toylines. He features a simpler transformation and design compared to previous Leader-sized figures, with him having fake chest windows (again) and a simplified, hollow truck rear where his feet, arms, and fake chest windows are plainly visible. He comes with a blaster which can mount onto his hands, shoulder-pads, and the sides of his legs/truck rear.

: His ''main'' gimmicks, however, are the two large, blue-and-white mini-guns hidden in his back/hood, which can deploy and "weaponize" either mode. When deployed, the mini-guns swing out from his back/hood and spin, while a red LED inside his torso lights up briefly. The mini-guns swing down to the sides of his head in robot mode, and can also be deployed in vehicle mode when one manually opens the grille. Pushing down on the red lever on the center his torso (in either mode) briefly lights up the LED again and swings the mini-guns back into their hiding places.

: The Hasbro version of this mold was retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Ultra Magnus]].

: The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the seventh wave of Japanese ''Prime'' toys, is dubbed '''Arms Master Optimus''', uses darker, metallic plastics, casts the backs of his thighs in metallic red, replaces his metallic silver paint with glossy gray, and replaces a few of his paint operations with customer-applied foil stickers, such as his insignias, shins, headlamps, the ''tiny'' yellow lights on his torso, and the blue deco on his truck panel sides. He has also been retooled with additional 5mm pegs for his thighs, roof, and lower backpack, as well as ports for his forearms, shoulders, smokestacks, fuel tanks, and roof. Instead of the rifle, he comes with a very large [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#ArmsMaster|Matrix]] which can tab onto his chest as armor or mount onto the back of the truck cab, with the Matrix also being covered in 5mm posts and holes so that Arms Microns can be attached to it. He additionally comes with a clear-blue "Shining" version of the Arms Micron, [[R.A.#ArmsMaster|R.A.]], who can combine with the Matrix to form the colossal [[Star Saber (Prima)#ArmsMaster|Matrix Saber]].

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*'''Remote Controlled Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': Remote control

:An electronic Optimus Prime, operable by remote control. As well as driving around, the remote control allows you to convert Optimus from truck to robot and trigger his punching action.

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[[Image:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-BattleShieldOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Real is Brown.]]
*'''Battle Shield Optimus''' (Voyager, [[August 12|8-12]]-2012)
**''Accessories'': "O.P. A", "Pral G", "Sais G", "Jayz G" Arms Microns, sword, trailer

: [[Exclusive]] to Japanese [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] stores, this [[redeco]] of AM-01 Optimus features warmer, metallic shades of plastic, replaces the gray plastic around his windshield-chest with red, and replaces the clear-blue plastics with clear-black. He comes with the Hasbro version's battle sword, which is now a darker, warmer shade. For Arms Microns, he now comes with [[O.P.#Gray|O.P. A]], [[Pral#Gold|Pral G]], [[Sais#Gold|Sais G]], and [[Jayz#Gold|Jayz G]], and the latter three can combine to form a golden version of the [[Cosmotector#Gold|Cosmotector]] shield (hence the name).

:If purchased during the summer 2012 promotional period, he would also have come with a cardboard trailer unit that features Arms Micron mounting points, and can carry a Deluxe Class vehicle (like, say, [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]]).

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1635.html Battle Shield Optimus at Alfes's toy blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1636.html Battle Shield Optimus at Alfes's toy blog (part 2)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1637.html Battle Shield Optimus at Alfes's toy blog (part 3)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1638.html Battle Shield Optimus at Alfes's toy blog (part 4)]''

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*'''Orion Pax''' (Deluxe, [[October 20|10-20]]-2012)
**''Japanese Number:'' '''AM-EX'''
**''Accessories'': Gun, "Gold Metal R.A." Arms Micron

: A Bic Camera and Joshin Kids' Land exclusive, this redeco is the first release of the ''Prime: First Edition'' Deluxe class Optimus Prime figure in Japan. He features several customer-applied foil stickers, including Decepticon insignias of varying sizes. He comes with a [[R.A.#Orion|gold vac-metal version of the Arms Micron, R.A.]], as well as the normal blaster-cannon.

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[[Image:PrimeDEtoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I feel so fiery and gutsy...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Dark Energon Voyager, 2012)
**''Number'': '''002'''
**''Accessories'': Battle blaster/Cannon, battle sword

: ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-exclusive redeco/retool of RID Optimus Prime, being is cast in translucent red and orange, and three shades of opaque blue. He comes with a new mouthplate-less head.

: Though he was packaged on an individual box, he was initially sold as part of a set with [[Megatron (WFC)#DarkEnergon|Dark Energon Megatron]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and all of the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases. The Voyager Class toys, in particular, also saw mass-retail release in the Philippines.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/DEOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Primetoy-PrimeUnicronPack-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime + Gaia Unicron''' (2013)
**''Accessories'': "O.P" Arms Micron

:This Asian-exclusive redeco of AM-01 Optimus Prime features a sticker-less, extensive paint-job, coating his red parts and half-translucent arms in glossy metallic paint, painting his torso, shins, grille, fenders, and wheel rims silver, painting half of his feet in glossy black, having painted headlights, and featuring a unique "snake" insignia on his roof/right shoulder-pad, due to 2013 being the "Year of the Snake". [[O.P.#PrimeUnicronPack|O.P]] comes pre-assembled, lacks stickers, and features paint operations.

:He and O.P come in a multi-pack with a similarly-shiny [[Unicron/toys#PrimeUnicronPack|Gaia Unicron]] (with [[Bogu]]).

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===Platinum Edition===
[[Image:PlatinumEditiontoy-YOTSOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Platimus.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Year of the Snake exclusive, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Firetruck drone, helicopter drone, drill tank drone, submarine drone, trailer, rifle, missile

: ''Platinum Edition'' "Year of the Snake" Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Super Class Optimus Prime]], and transforms into a Cybertronic short-nosed truck cab. He is armed with a spring-loaded [[missile]] launcher that is held by his hands via 5mm post, and can store on the rear of his truck mode (which becomes the backpack of his robot mode) when not in use. He lacks the electronics that previous versions have.

:He comes with a trailer which has flip-down support struts at the rear to enable it to stand alone, and either side of the trailer features a Mini-Con-compatible peg. The trailer stands upright to become an "Energon tower" with a helipad, as well as a radar dish with a 5mm peg-hole. The trailer houses four "assault vehicles" which are redecoes of the [[Prime Force]] drones, and three of the trailer's four storage compartments feature launching mechanisms that propel the vehicles into action. The "assault vehicles" consist of a firetruck with an extending ladder and rotating turret, a helicopter with spinning rotors, a drill tank with a gear-wheel-activated spinning drill, and a submarine with opening capture claws beneath its bow. Combining with the four interchangeable drones to form limbs, Optimus Prime can also transform into "[[Super Mode|Super Optimus Prime]]", and any drone is capable of forming any limb.

[[Image:PlatinumEditiontoy-YOTSSuperOptimusPrime.jpg|left|thumb|200px|]]
:In lieu of combining with his drones, Optimus Prime can also combine with ''Platinum Edition'' [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] to form what his instructions ''also'' call "Super Optimus Prime". The drones are color-matched to Omega Supreme, and can attach to four connectors on his body. In an undocumented feature, Prime can also merge with ''Energon'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)#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 a "flight mode" of sorts, but the parts can also be swapped around, with Wing Saber's legs deploying large missile launchers and becoming arms.

:Though the [[stock photography]] shows the original mouthed-face head and smooth inner chest windows, the final toy uses the face-plated head and ridged inner windows. The [[packaging]]'s [[bio]] is every [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] bio ever (well, [[Optimus Prime (SG)|mostly]]), but considering he combines and interacts with Omega Supreme, who appears to be an [[Aligned continuity family]] version of the character, it seems necessary that Optimus Prime is as well.

:''Platinum Edition'' Optimus Prime is exclusive to BigBadToyStore and Amazon.com in America, but was also released at Philippine mass retail in limited quantities and Australia as a Kmart exclusive.
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===Beast Hunters===
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[[Image:PrimeBHtoy-Voyager-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|MONSTER FIRETRUCK transforms into JETPOWER OPTIMUS PRIME!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2013)
**''Series/Number'': '''2 / 001'''
** ''Accessories:'' Two "Ionic Pulse Launchers"/"Eaglefire Missile Launchers", two missiles, [[Star Saber (Prima)#BHVoyager|Star Saber]]

: Part of the first wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' Voyager Class toys, Optimus Prime is a larger, all-new mold. He also transforms into a monstrous, flat-nosed truck, but differs from his Cyberverse toy by having a faceplate-less mouth, and by being equipped with a large four-winged backpack in robot mode. He features a 5mm port for each of his hands, one on his backpack, one near each of his front wheels, and one on each of his two upper wings.

:He comes with the Star Saber, which has a 5mm handle and a post on its hilt, as well as two spring-loaded, missile-firing "[[Ionic Pulse Launcher]]s" (which are called "Eaglefire Missile Launchers" in the instructions). The launchers each feature a 5mm post, have flip open prods, and can peg onto the ports near the wheels on his robot back, giving him a pair of back-mounted rocket engines.

:Some units have a waist [[Swivel joint|swivel]] that is somehow fixed in place, and is unable to rotate. His packaging stock photography also depicts translucent green missiles that are opaque light-gray in the final product. His instructions include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 5|fifth chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

:He was redecoed into ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Hunter Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager ''Beast Hunters'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:PrimeBHtoy-Ultimate-BHOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|400px|''Prime: Beast Hunters'' Beast Hunter Optimus Prime: Hunter of Beasts.]]
*'''Beast Hunter Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate, 2013)
** ''Accessories:'' Dragon-hunting sword, dragon-hunting shield, five missiles

: Part of the first wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' Ultimate Class toys, Beast Hunter Optimus Prime is larger than the average Weaponizer or Leader Class toy, and comes with a sword and shield which can mount via 5mm post in various ways on his hands, forearms, and legs.

:His main [[gimmick]], however, is his quintet of "[[Firebreath Cyclocannons]]"—spring-loaded dragon-headed missile launchers mounted on an ornate, rotating circular contraption attached to his back/roof. Turning the handle on top makes the backpack rotate and cycle through each cannon, and pressing the handle's button will trigger and fire whatever cannon is at the top/front. When the cannons are cycled through in robot mode, his eyes and windshield-chest light up, and one can alternatively rotate (but not fire) the cannons and activate his light-up features by pushing down on the fake spiky fenders on his stomach. Out of the package, the handle itself comes detached to allow the rest of the toy to fit.

:His stock photography depicts his three green missiles as translucent, when they are opaque in the final product. His instructions include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 17|seventeenth chapter]] of the ''Tales of the Beast Hunters'' series. This toy was originally announced at UK Toy Fair 2013 as "Dragon Disc Optimus Prime".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BHOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Beast Hunter Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Beast Hunter Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate, 2013)
**'''07 OF 30'''
** ''Accessories:'' Dragon-hunting sword, dragon-hunting shield, five missiles

: This version of Ultimate Class Beast Hunter Optimus Prime is exclusive to [[Cybertron Con 2013]]. While Prime itself is unchanged, he has been packaged in the box with his backpack plugged into his back, allowing the cannons to rotate when his spiky stomach-fenders are pushed down. The box itself also has slightly different text and graphical layouts, is encased in a large, slip-on outer covering, and features a designated number as part of the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' line.

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*'''Optimus Prime vs. Predaking''' (multi-pack, 2013)
** ''Accessories:'' Two "Ionic Pulse Launchers"/"Eaglefire Missile Launchers", two missiles, [[Star Saber (Prima)#BHVoyager|Star Saber]]
:A minor redeco of ''Beast Hunters'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime that lacks the black paint operation for the Star Saber's hilt, changes the color of the side windows' paint operations from yellow to green, adds yellow paint operations for the headlights and lacks the silver paint operations above the front windows.

:This version was only available in a two-pack with an ever-so-slightly more redecoed Voyager Class [[Predaking (Prime)#Optimus|Predaking]], which has thus far only been released at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in Portugal, the United Kingdom and Germany. In Germany, it was explicitly advertised as a Toys"R"Us exclusive. It's unknown at this point if the two-pack will be released outside Europe.

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[[Image:Beast-Hunters-Weaponizers-BeastTrackerOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|400px|''Beast Hunters: Lite.'']]
*'''Beast Tracker Optimus Prime''' (Weaponizer, 2013)
** ''Accessories:'' Rifle, Dragon Sword

: A redeco of ''Prime: Robots In Disguise'' Weaponizer Optimus Prime, this figure swaps out the red plastics with forest green, has new green paint applications on his torso, loses the electronics, and gains an additional "Dragon Sword" accessory, a redeco of Ultimate Class Beast Hunter Optimus Prime's "Dragon-hunting sword".

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series/Number'': ???
** ''Accessories:'' Nexus Sword, Vector Shield, launcher, missile

: Part of the first wave of 2014 ''Beast Hunters'' Voyager Class toys, Optimus Prime is functionally an upsized copy of his ''Beast Hunters'' Series 3 ''Cyberverse'' toy, though with minor differences in sculpting detail, the replacement of ball joints with more robust universal joints, and various deco differences. As such, his parts count, complexity, and articulation are all lower than in previous Voyagers.

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===Go!===
[[Image:Go!toy-HunterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sie sind das Essen und wir sind die Jäger!]]
*'''Hunter Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[April 27|4-27]]-2013)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''G11'''
** ''Accessories:'' Two missile launchers, two missiles, [[Star Saber (Prima)#Go!|Matrix Saber]]

:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' toys, Hunter Optimus Prime is a redeco of the Voyager Class ''Beast Hunters'' Optimus Prime toy. His red and blue plastics are now cast in metallic shades, his translucent green plastic has been replaced with translucent blue, his yellow highlights are more orange-yellow, his yellow-painted side windows are now blue, and his gray plastic is now cast in two different, darker shades. The Matrix Saber, aside from being blue, uses a bluer shade of gunmetal paint for its hilt and handle.

:His packaging stock photography is merely a color-swapped version of Hasbro's stock photos, switching out the green for blue.
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*'''Optimus Exprime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''G26'''
** ''Accessories:'' Two large swords, kabuto

:Part of the eighth wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' toys, Optimus Exprime changes from a robot to either a train or (something resembling) a dragon.

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[Image:Primetoy-OptimusPrimeHappyMeal.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Vehicle code name: Rhino]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal, 2012)
:*''McNumber:'' '''1'''
:Happy Meal Optimus Prime is a nontransformable truck! When the smokestacks are pushed completely forward, a red LED shines out the translucent plastic of his windshield, headlights, and the Autobot symbol on his grill. An on/off switch on the truck's underside enables or disables the light feature.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal, 2013)
:Molded this time in robot mode, Optimus Prime has minimal articulation. Twisting his upper body at the waist causes him to raise his left arm, swinging up the sword which that arm is morphed into. When lowered, the sword extends lower than his feet, making him slightly unstable when standing on a flat surface.
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===Transformers Gum===
[[Image:KabayaKit-TFGum-WFCOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''''War for Cybertron'' Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' "blaster" rifle
:Part of the fifth wave of [[Kabaya]]'s revival of the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' series, this snap-on transforming model kit of ''War for Cybertron'' Optimus Prime is sculpted from red, light blue, and gray plastics, and uses [[sticker]]s for detail. He comes with a blue non-transforming version of his [[C joint|hand-held]] blaster rifle, which mounts at the rear in vehicle mode. He comes packed with a model kit of [[Tigerbreast#Transformers Gum|Tigerbreast]], and a stick of gum.

:This figure suffers from a [[design flaw]], in that his knee joint pegs are slightly too big for their sockets, and that the resulting connection is so tight that it makes the sockets form stress marks and eventually crack, or even cracking during assembly. The problem can be remedied by simply sanding down the pegs prior to sliding the legs onto the peg.
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===Titan Heroes===
[[Image:TitanheroesOP.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Trust me, you don't want me to turn sideways. ''(12-inch version pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (12-inch Titan Hero, 2013)
:Part of the ''Prime''-portion of the ''[[Titan Heroes]]'' line, Optimus Prime is a non-transforming 12" figure! He is a durable, minimally-painted figure with somewhat unfortunate proportions.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (16-inch Titan Hero, 2013)

:Optimus Prime was also available in a 16-inch version, which is a different sculpt.
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==Notes==
[[Image:TFPrimeOptimustruck.jpg|thumb|200px|So, it hasn't got [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|flames]]. [[Ruined FOREVER|It's still not a flat nose truck.]]]]
[[Image:SDCCPrimeOptimusPrimeTestShot.jpg|thumb|200px|> OPEN PACKAGE You open the package. There is an Optimus Prime inside.]]
[[Image:VectorSigmaBotBuilderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|200px|It am [[#BHWeaponizer|BIZARRO OPTIMUS PRIME!]]]]
*''Exodus'' and ''War for Cybertron'' are different continuities within the same "continuity family", so their difference on Optimus Prime's pre-Prime name is not a real contradiction in and of itself. However [[Hasbro]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=7fd5ecd9-19b9-f369-1041-a7635be83172 online timeline]—meant as prequel to ''War for Cybertron''—refers to Optimus's pre-Prime name as "Orion Pax" like ''Exodus''. To confuse matters even more, in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (comic)|War for Cybertron]]'' comic, [[Alex Irvine]], in adapting scenes from his novel, still keeps the character's name as "Orion Pax", when it is also meant to occur prior the game's events. Also, ''Fall of Cybertron'', the sequel to ''War for Cybertron'', uses the name "Orion Pax".
*Optimus is rather forgetful in ''Exodus''. Alpha Trion tells him twice that he had suggested to the High Council that Orion might be the Prime foretold in the [[Covenant of Primus]]. Then he tells Jetfire that the Core told him of Project Generation One, when it was a contingency plan Trion told him about, put in place since the Breaking of the Primes. Then again, leading an army for thousands or millions of years may place a strain on a bot's memory servers.
*Optimus's CG model underwent modifications between "[[Darkness Rising]]" and the first season proper, with his chest windows lowered somewhat during scenes when he is not in battle.
* A black and red version of the First Edition deluxe Optimus Prime could be seen in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011 ''Transformers'' slide show, inside a mock-up of the wearable Matrix of Leadership package done for the convention that year. This figure was presumably a test-shot, as it seems to share plastic colors with ''Generations'' [[Black Shadow (Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]] (who was, coincidentally, first revealed at that same Comic-Con).
*Optimus Prime's truck mode in ''Fall of Cybertron'' is described by [[High Moon Studios]] principal artist [[Mike Brown]] as a "fist with wheels attached to it." [http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/10/10/fall-of-cybertron-the-new-optimus-prime.aspx]
*At [[BotCon 2012]], High Moon Studios stated that [[Path Blaster|"Optimus Prime's weapon"]] was designed to look like an earlier version of the rifles he wields in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' television series.
* Optimus Prime's body parts are available to use in [[The Hub]] website's [[Vector Sigma Bot Builder]] online game. Normally, you cannot configure a generic 'bot using all Optimus Prime parts, but you can see what one would look like at right through the magic of Photoshop.

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===Arms Up Modes===
In the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline, Optimus has several powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:

[[Image:SickMind CybSat-OpSkyMaster.jpg|right|thumb|200px|He's about to pull a Powdered Toast Man.]]

*'''Sword Mode''' (ソードモード ''Sōdo Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': B.2, C.L., O.P., R.A.
: Optimus's "Sword Mode", depicted on his AM-01 release box-back, which is just him brandishing the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] while [[C.L.]] is attached to Optimus's right leg. Woo.

*'''Sky Master Mode''' (スカイマスターモード ''Sukai Masutā Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': B.2 (x2), C.L. (x2), Jida (x2), O.P.
: The more interesting "Sky Master Mode", revealed in the "[[From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division|Cybertron Satellite]]" segment of "[[Sick Mind|Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving]]", has him using O.P. as a blaster, ''two'' [[B.2]]s as leg-thrusters, and ''two'' sets of C.L./[[Jida]](!) combinations as back-mounted jetpacks. The [[Arms Micron#AMW Series|AMW versions]] of C.L. and Jida, while not as color-coordinated, are a far more economical option than buying two of each Cliffjumper. Good luck with the second B.2. This mode was created as a "counter" to the aerial combatant Starscream, along with the [[Energon Sniper]] Combo Weapon (despite it being a Decepticon-Micron-formed weapon). Apparently, the "Arms Up Mission" game isn't picky about factions.

*'''Galaxy Prime Mode''' (ギャラクシープライムモード ''Gyarakushī Puraimu Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': B.2, Jayz, O.P., Pral, R.A., Sais
: Seen on [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]]'s boxback, "Galaxy Prime mode" has Optimus wearing Gaia Unicron in "Gaia Armor" mode while holding the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] and [[Cosmotector]] Super Combo Weapons.

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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマス・プライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kē Bó Wén''' (Taiwan, 柯博文), '''Qíng Tīan Zhù''' (China, 擎天柱, "Pillar that Supports the Sky")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Optimus Prime''', '''Optimusz Vezér''' ("Optimus Leader", ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon intro only)

==References==
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Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise

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'''Optimus Prime''' is a bit of a shill.
==Stamp Bot==
[[Image:OptimusPrime-StampBot-1984.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Truck stamp is cool!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1984)

:Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Optimus Prime is a small, non-poseable figurine of Optimus Prime based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Optimus Prime's cab mode.
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==Knitting Pattern==
[[Image:Transformers-knitting-pattern.JPG|right|thumb|180px|Here to transform your sweater into something that will get your ass kicked.]]
* '''Wendy DK 3015''' (1984?)
: Produced by U.K. company Wendy DK and designed by Joy Gammon, this pamphlet contained patterns for two ''Transformers''-themed sweaters, one featuring Optimus Prime in robot mode, one featuring Optimus Prime in vehicle mode. The patterns were sized as Children's Large, so you're going to have to upscale it quite a bit if you want your <s>girlfriend</s> mom to knit you one.
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==Transformers Milk Caramel==
[[Image:Tfcaramel_optimus_prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Note: Do not eat! ... the candy. The toys taste better.]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''

:A small soft-rubber figurine (known as a ''keshigomu'' in Japan) of Optimus Prime was released as part of [[Kabaya]]'s line of ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]]s. Like all the figures from the 1985 range, Prime came blindpacked, and was available in a variety of colors including white, blue, yellow, green and orange. As the name of the series suggests, he came with a piece of caramel candy.

*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
:A second Optimus Prime ''keshigomu'' was included in the second wave of ''Milk Caramel'' figures, sporting some broader proportions and more toy-based design cues like visible wheels, holding its gun in its left hand, rather than its right. This figure was available in red, yellow and blue variations; a baffling variant is known to exist with a ''Decepticon'' symbol on its left shoulder!

*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
:The second ''Milk Caramel'' wave also contained a third Optimus Prime figure, largely identical to the second, except with its gun in its right hand, and holding its left arm aloft. Again, this figure was available in red, yellow and blue variations.
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==Transformers Choco==
[[Image:Tfchoco optimusprime.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
:A small solid-colour snap-together model kit of Optimus Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line, coming packaged with small chocolate candies similar to [[M&M's]] called "Chocolate Dots". The kit can transform from robot to vehicle mode, though this version of Prime doesn't have any hands.

*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists
:A second ''Choco'' version of Prime was upsized from the first a little, and was given a pair of removable fists, the right one clutching Prime's [[ion blaster]].
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==Transformers Gum==
[[Image:Tfgum_optimusprime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, ion blaster
:In addition to the small ''Choco'' model kit, Kabaya also released a larger version of Prime under their ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' line. Essentially a downsized version of the original Prime toy (sans trailer), the kit is sculpted from black, red and grey plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.
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[[Image:Tfgum2010_g1prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Convoy''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:The first wave of 2010's revival of the ''Transformers Gum'' series served up a double dose of Prime, beginning with this new model kit of the original Generation 1 version of the character. Sculpted from white, red and blue plastic, the kit features a positively ''ungodly'' amount of stickers to make it look presentable, and comes with Prime's traditional ion blaster weapon, which stores on the rear of his cab in vehicle mode.
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[[Image:Tfgum2010_henkei_prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Convoy''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon
:The second Prime figure in the 2010 ''Gum'' line was this kit of his ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''/''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' body. As with the Generation 1 model, this figure is made from white, red and blue plastic and uses ''lots'' of stickers. It comes with the ''Classics''' figure's transforming smokestack/laser cannon weapon.
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==Decoy==
[[Image:Decoy_optimus_prime.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
*'''Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)

:Optimus Prime was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Prime was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Prime was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the Defeat Trypticon Strategy Game, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (1987)
**''Checklist number:'' '''31'''

: The Prime figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the "[[Decoy]]" promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (31, in Prime's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Decoy Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==Vinyl figurine==
[[Image:Optimus_Prime_Vinyl_Figure_set.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Vinyl Prime leads his decoys into battle.]]
*'''Scramble Gun Set''' (1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''Part.1'''
:Optimus Prime was one of several characters released by [[Seven]] and Takara as large vinyl figurines in a variety of different novelty sets. Prime came packaged with a roleplay pistol (the titular "Scramble Gun"), an Autobot badge, and four randonly assigned peach-colored decoy figures. In [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Vinyl figurine|"Part.2"]] of the set Prime is replaced by a vinyl Ultra Magnus.{{-}}

==Gold Convoy Trophy==
[[Image:Gold_Convoy_Trophy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Thou will worship this golden convoy. Or Perish!]]

: A gold chrome trophy in the likeness of Optimus Prime was given as an award to an unknown number of distinguished [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] employees and as a [[Lucky Draw]] (alongside the [[Chromedome (G1)|Silver Chromedome Trophy]]) in [[TV Magazine]] in 1988. The two different releases have different plaques but appear to be otherwise identical. If you're an Optimus Prime merchandise completist, good bloody luck finding this one.
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==Vehicle Play Tent==
*'''ERO''' (1984?)
[[Image:Vehicleplaytent.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Both a big truck ''and'' a series of tubes.]]
:The Vehicle Play Tent was part of the deluge of Transformers merchandise in the 80s. The tent was constructed by means of a series of plastic tubes that fit into sockets on corner pieces (similar to the "k'nex" building system that arrived a few years later), then a vinyl cover was slipped over this PVC skeleton to make the tent.
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==Metalforce==
* '''Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MFC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, alternate hand, unpainted rifle, Matrix, helmet and hand
[[Image:MetalforceConvoy.jpg|right|thumb|180px|I'm expensive!]]

: ''Metalforce'' Convoy is a large vinyl figurine sculpted to very closely resemble Optimus Prime as he appeared in the original television series, and at the time was the most accurate product depiction of Optimus Prime's cartoon appearance.

:The figure has useful swivel joints at the shoulders and neck, and not-so-useful ones at the wrists and knees. It comes fully painted and pre-assembled, but true to his garage figure origins his Ion blaster must be cut free using a hobby knife, then assembled. His clear blue chest window piece is removable to allow the installation of his [[Matrix of Leadership]], as is a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Movie]]''-style Matrix cover (not pictured). He also comes with an alternate hand that allow him to hold his accessories, as well as unpainted and uncut duplicates of his Matrix, hands and helmet, for some reason...

:Metalforce Prime was available in both a matte-paint "anime" version that more precisely echoed the colours of the actual series, and a metallic-paint version (pictured), which is less [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] but more shiny. The plain-colours version was the first release and has an Autobot symbol tampograph on his shoulder as per [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the cartoon]], while the later metallic-finish version instead came with a decal sheet.

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==Choro-Q==
*'''Convoy''' (2000)

:''[[Choro-Q]]'' Convoy is a [[redeco]] of the Domra Truck toy from Takara's ''Choro-Q'' toyline of non-transforming [[super-deformed]] vehicles. He was an [[exclusive]] at [[BotCon]] Japan 2000, and features a [[pull-back motor]] and a rear license plate that reads "BotCon Japan 2000".

:Along with ''Choro-Q'' [[Mirage (G1)|Ligier]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], Convoy was given out randomly to convention attendees. Each toy was limited to 1000 pieces.

==Super Collection Figure==

[[Image:Super_collection_figure_primes.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

*'''Convoy''' (2000)
: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Optimus Prime was available as part of the first wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

*'''Convoy''' (2000)
:Also available in the first ''Super Collection Figure'' wave was a rare "chase" version of the Prime figure, decorated in metallic paint and replacing his gun-wielding right hand with his [[energon-axe]].

*'''Convoy (Trailer Mode)''' (2000)
:Part of the second ''Super Collection Figure'' act, this is the only ''SCF'' figure of a vehicle-mode Transformer. As with the previous non-chase Prime figure, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve blindpacked figures.

*'''Convoy w/ Megatron Gun''' (2000)
:The second ''Super Collection Figure'' wave, like the first, also had its own Optimus Prime chase figure, this one wielding Megatron in gun-mode and wearing [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]'s rocket pack, as seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]".

*'''Convoy Damage Version''' (2001)
:There was no mass-release Optimus Prime figure for the third ''Super Collection Figure'' act, but there was another rare chase figure, this time a battle-damaged version of the original figure from the first act.

*'''Convoy''' (2001)
:For the fourth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave, Prime was rendered weaponless, speaking into the open communication panel on his left arm. Like all the figures in the fourth wave, Prime was available in both standard full color and metallic silver "pewter" versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Prime came packaged with the left arm of the collectable [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.

*'''Convoy w/ Matrix''' (2001)
:This version of Prime was a chase figure in the fifth ''Super Collection Figure'' act, and depicted the Autobot leader, rendered in metallic silver, opening the Matrix.

*'''Convoy w/ Megatron Gun''' (2002)
:The sixth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave featured yet another mass-release version of Prime. Again wielding Megatron, much like the chase figure from the second wave, this figure came with an interchangeable empty fist. The figure was available in both full color and pewter versions in an equal ratio, and in eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version came with the head for the wave's [[Grand Maximus]] build-a-figure.

*'''Star Convoy''' (2002)
:After taking a break for the seventh wave, Prime returned for the eighth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave, which would prove to be the final Generation 1-themed set of figures. This figure of Prime in his Star Convoy body was available in both full color and pewter versions in an equal ratio, and in eight out of every ten cases, the colored version came with the right arm for the wave's [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] build-a-figure.

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[[Image:Scf_convoy_set.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Exclusive Convoy Set''' (2002)
:Available exclusively at the Japanese Wonder Festival convention, this set included the "Convoy w/ Megatron Gun" figure from the sixth wave, and the vehicle-mode Prime from act 2, both decorated in colored metallic paint. The set was limited to only 1000 units.

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[[Image:Scf_confrontation_set.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''TF Confrontation Set 01: Convoy vs Megatron''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Energon-axe

:Exclusive to the Tokyo Game Show, this special set included the original first-wave Optimus Prime figure, along with the Megatron PVC from the same wave. Both featured new battle damage [[paint operation]]s, and came with the interchangeable energon-axe and mace weapons from their first-wave chase figures. As with the Wonder Festival set, this set was also limited to 1000 units.
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==Heroes of Cybertron==

When the ''Super Collection Figure'' series was imported to become Hasbro's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, the figures were all cast entirely in translucent colored plastic, then painted over, save for the eyes and a small patch on the back of their heads, giving them all a [[light-piping]] gimmick. Unlike the Japanese figures, they were sold in individual blister packaging, with character profile cards.

* '''Optimus Prime''' (2002)
:A ''Heroes of Cybertron'' release of the first ''Super Collection Figure'' Optimus Prime figure.

* '''Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor''' (2002)
: Actually a repaint of the ''Super Collection Figure'' of Prime's ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' lookalike [[Ginrai|God Ginrai]], this figurine is based on Ginrai's appearance in the ''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon, and depicts Prime combined with his trailer and [[Apex Bomber]].

* '''Optimus Prime with Plasma Weapon''' (2002)
:This second-wave ''Heroes of Cybertron'' release of the chase figure from the first ''Super Collection Figure'' wave was a little different from its Japanese progenitor, lacking its metallic paint.

* '''Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack''' (2002)
: Another unusual figure, this second-wave figurine is a redeco of the first God Ginrai/Powermaster Prime Apex Armor PVC figure, cast in translucent orange plastic. The figure emulates God Ginrai performing his "God Fire Guts" attack, although the ''Super Collection Figure'' Fire Guts God Ginrai figure was actually metallic golden.

*''' Optimus Prime with Communicator''' (2003)
:This fifth-wave ''Heroes of Cybertron'' figure is a release of the Prime figure from the fourth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. It came with the head and weapons for the wave's collectable [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.

<center><gallery>
Image:HOCPrime.jpg|Hey Spike, pull my finger.
Image:HOCPrime_axe.jpg|Energon Axe: Only used in [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|one episode]]. Ever.
Image:Aaoptimus.jpg|Don't tell anyone, but this crap is HEAVY!
Image:Pmoptimus.jpg|This can't be [[Spark attack|Spark Attack]]! His is so energetic that... he BURNS.
</gallery></center>

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==Hard Hero==
[[Image:HardHero_OptimusPrime_bust.JPG|right|thumb|150px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bust, 2002)

: Optimus Prime was the first ''Transformers'' bust released by [[Hard Hero]]. He is approximately six inches tall at the head (8.5 at the gun) and is made out of cold-cast porcelain. There were also a version of the bust signed by the sculptor, limited to 100 samples.

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[[Image:HHero_OptimusStatue.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Not there. There!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Full figure statue, 2003)

:Hard Hero also created a 13-inch tall Optimus Prime statue. It is sculpted pointing with his left hand while holding his ion rifle in his right.

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==MyClone==
*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MFT001''' and '''MFT006'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base
: Optimus Prime was released three times in the [[MyClone]] line, all in the first wave of toys. He was released in both robot and truck mode, while a clear Optimus in robot mode was one of two chase figures along with a clear Megatron.

==Generation 1 Figure-Collection==

[[Image:Bottlecap_prime_gun.JPG|right|thumb|]]

*'''Convoy (gun)''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Optimus "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in both a standard "retro" black and white color scheme, and [[:Image:Bottlecap chase prime.jpg|a rare full-color]] [[chase figure|chase]] version, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
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[[Image:Bottlecap prime pointing.JPG|thumb]]
*'''Convoy (pointing)''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-2'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:The second Prime figure in the Generation 1 collection was much like the first, only sculpted with an empty hand, pointing off into the distance like a lot of Optimus Prime figures are wont to do.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Bottlecap Collection at Autobase Aichi]''

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==KT Figure Collection - The Transformers==
*'''Convoy''' (KT Figure Collection, 2004)
: This figure was designed by [[Yuki Ohshima]] and produced by [[KT Figure Collection]]. The figure is actually a mini bust of Optimus Prime, which includes the head and the upper body without arms. The chest design comes with translucent blue windows and a grill on the midsection. There is also a button in the back. Pushing the button will open the chest and cause the Matrix to emerge, similar to the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

*'''Convoy "Revival version"''' (''[[Figure Ō]]'' exclusive, 2004)
: The 82nd issue of the hobby magazine ''[[Figure Ō]]'' came with a [[redeco]] version of Optimus Prime's mini bust. It is painted completely silver, making him appear to be coated with the special alloy from "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]".

<center><gallery>
Image:Optimus_Prime_KT.jpg|Thanks for helping me... [[City of Steel|pull myself together]].
Image:Optimus_Prime_ex_KT.jpg|No, I am [[redeco|NOT]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]! I'm silver, not [[:Image:Magnuslongshot.jpg|white]].
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==Palisades==
[[Image:Palisades_WarWithinPrime.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
* '''The War Within Optimus Prime''' ([[Palisades]], 2005)

:'''The War Within'' Optimus Prime is a six-inch-tall polystone mini statue based on his appearance in the popular [[War Within (franchise)|''War Within'' comic book series]]. Prime stands on a silver Autobot-insignia stand, is decorated with dirt to simulate battle damage, and has articulation in his head and arms. The statue was limited to 1500 pieces worldwide.

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==Titanium Series==
[[Image:TitaniumRMWWPrime.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Squattie]]
* '''War Within Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, display stand

: ''War Within'' Optimus Prime is the second toy representation of Optimus Prime as he appears in ''War Within''. Constructed partially of die-cast metal, this three inch version cannot transform and has some articulation, limited to his shoulders, head and waist.

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[[Image:TitaniumRMG1Prime.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Drop and give me twenty, soldier!]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, display stand

: The first Titanium representation of G1 Optimus Prime has a well-proportioned sculpt based on his 20th Anniversary toy. Constructed partially of die-cast metal, this three inch version cannot transform and has some articulation, limited to his shoulders, head and waist.

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* '''Optimus Prime (Battle Damaged)''' (3" Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, display stand
: This is a repaint of the 3" G1 Optimus Prime titanium figurine, with a 'battle-damaged' deco.

*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, display stand
: A Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] two-pack, this set features "Supermetal Finish" (read: shiny) versions of the "Robot Master" ''Titaniums'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

==Diamond Select==
[[Image:Optimus Prime Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Autobots, Roll Out!!]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Diamond Select, 2007)
:A mini-bust of Optimus Prime based on his appearance in the comic was released by [[Diamond Select]] in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Optimus Prime, carrying his laser rifle and posed as if preparing to charge. The Matrix of Leadership is sculpted into the base of the statue.

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[[Image:Ark_Globe.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Autobot Snow Globe''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

:Optimus Prime is also featured in Diamond Select's Autobot-themed snow globe, posing above a [[Mount St. Hilary]] base which also features the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. The globe was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]].

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[[Image:DST08_FinalBattlePrimeBust.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Hold this for a moment won't you.]]
* '''Final Battle Optimus Prime''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Final Battle Optimus Prime was exclusive to the online retailer Action Figure Xpress. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. Optimus Prime is shown after his climactic battle with Megatron during Transformers: The Movie; shortly before he passed the Matrix of Leadership (which is also removable here) to Ultra Magnus. His base features the life support readout that monitored both his declining health and eventual death.

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[[Image:DST_SDCCToonPrimeBust.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
* '''G1 Animated Optimus Prime''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:G1 Animated Optimus Prime was exclusive to the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and features a more matte color scheme to better match the cartoon's palette.

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[[Image:DiamondSelect_PowermasterOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime''' (Diamond Select, 2010)

:This fourth Optimus Prime bust was to be based on his [[Powermaster]] incarnation, but appears to have been canceled.

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[[Image:DiamondSelect_OptimusPrime_bustbank.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Bust Bank''' (Diamond Select, 2010)

:A 6-inch hollow Optimus Prime bust to keep your spare change safe! It would've featured articulation in its shoulders and neck, but like the Powermaster bust, it never saw release.

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==First 4 Figures==
[[Image:SnakeEyes_OptimusPrime_statue.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]
*'''Snake-Eyes & Optimus Prime Statue''' (2007)

:[[First 4 Figures]] produced a statue based on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|issue 1]] of ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'', featuring an Optimus Prime in the [[Cobra]] [[HISS tank]] body he used in that series. Prime is an 8-inch tall one-armed bust, and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> resident ninja [[Snake-Eyes]] stands battle-ready in his open palm.

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[[Image:StormShadow_OptimusPrime_statue.jpg|thumb|150px|right|]]
* '''Storm Shadow & Optimus Prime Statue''' (2007)

: First 4 Figures's second ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' statue is 7.5 inches tall and is based on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|issue 5]]. This one depicts [[Cobra]]'s own ninja, [[Storm Shadow]], taking a stance above Optimus Prime's damaged head. The statue was limited to 1000 samples.

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==Transformers (2007)==
*'''Optimash Prime''' (2007)
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[[Image:Softimus Prime.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Freedom is the right of all sentient beings... in bed.]]
*'''Softimus Prime''' (2007)

:Softimus Prime is, as his name suggests, a plush G1 Optimus Prime toy. Obviously, he has no problems with articulation and passes the drop test with flying colors. His main draw is the ability to "transform" into his Freightliner FL86 vehicle mode by turning the plush toy inside out, his transformation roughly similar to the Powermaster cab Prime's. He features Movie-style faction symbols on his right arm and both sides of his cab mode. He is love.

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==Robot Heroes==
[[Image:RH_Optimus_vs_Ravage.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Mini-Me!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs Ravage''' (2007)

: Packed with [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]], Optimus Prime is one of the first figures in the Transformers segment of the ''Heroes'' franchise. As with all ''Heroes'' figures, Optimus Prime is a simple, yet well-detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoony proportions. He is sculpted holding his Ion Blaster rifle in his right fist and his left arm in a pointing pose. He is also love, and demands that you pull his [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3#Notes|Finger of Doom]].

: This version of Optimus was later also released as part of a set with a 100-piece [[jigsaw puzzle]].

[[Image:Robot_Hero_Supermetal_Optimus_Prime.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Cuteness is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Decepticon Sneak Attack''' (2007)

: "Supermetal Finish" Optimus Prime is a special shiny [[redeco]] of the previous Robot Hero. He came in a Wal-Mart exclusive multipack also including "Hologram" [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], "Supermetal Finish" [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]].

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[[Image:RH_Prime_vs_Unicron.jpg|right|thumb|150px|'Til all are cute.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs Unicron''' (2007)

: Packed with [[Unicron]], a second SD Optimus Prime for the Transformers segment of the ''Heroes'' franchise. This version of the Chibimus Prime has him opening the Matrix of Leadership to shine the Autobots' darkest hour. Better him than [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]].

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==Attacktix==

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2007)
[[Image:Attacktix_Optimus_Prime.jpg|right|thumb|He shoots sideways. The direction, not [[Sideways (RID)|the character]].]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF2-19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Last Stand - 13/26 (50%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=6
|attacktype=Shooter (Force Blast)
}}
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:Optimus Prime will shoot you down. He was released as part of the 2007 Starter Set along with ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]].

:Optimus' Last Stand special allows him to stand up if he's the only figure in your team left in play. If you're down to two men you might even be tempted to shoot your own man just to keep Optimus Prime in play. Don't though. [[Peter Cullen]] wouldn't approve.

:Sadly you can't bring him into play with the ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Super Optimus Prime]] vehicle mode because he's not ''Super'' Optimus Prime.
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==Revoltech==
[[Image:Revoltech_Convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Windowbra!]]
*'''Convoy''' (2007)
**''Series number:'' '''019'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, two clenched fists, gun-wielding right hand, pointing right hand, open left hand

:A non-transforming but ''highly'' articulated Optimus Prime action figure(ine), ''[[Revoltech]]'' Convoy uses the ''Revoltech'' "revolver joints" for maximum poseability. Prime comes with his now-standard ion blaster and Matrix of Leadership accessories, as well as a few alternate hands; while one of the hands is specifically designed to grip the ion blaster, he can't really do anything dramatic with the Matrix, and it just sort of sits in his open-palmed left hand. His sculpting is explicitly in the style of [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]]'s interpretation of Prime, but due to physical constraints has no lack of perspective.

:Unsurprisingly, this mold was redecoed to create ''Revoltech'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]. Magnus comes with a new hand mold that can be used to connect him and Prime together in a handshake.

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==Mighty Muggs==
[[Image:MightyMuggs_OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Optimus lost his ears in the rock tumbler.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
:''Accessories:'' Ion rifle

: This [[super-deformed]], non-transformable Optimus Prime figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in his neck and limbs. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his ion rifle.

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[[Image:MightyMuggs_MetallicOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Optimus, did you polish your head in the Shine-O Ball-O?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion rifle

: An [[exclusive]] to the 2009 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], this Optimus Prime Mugg has a shiny metallic finish.

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==Transformers Wacky Wobblers==
[[Image:WackyWobblers_G1OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This Optimus Prime [[wikipedia:Bobblehead|bobblehead]] is part of the popular ''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' line produced by [[wikipedia:Funko|Funko]]. Aside from the standard-issue big wobbling head, he features an ion rifle molded onto his right hand and his arms swivel at the shoulders. Optimus is affixed to a base with his name on it.
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==USB-Powered Speaker Head==
*'''Optimus Prime USB-Powered Speaker Head'''
[[Image:G1-optimusprime-merc-speaker.jpg|thumb|right|180px|]]
: As a 6.5" figure, Optimus Prime's head is built-in with [[Wikipedia:Universal Serial Bus|USB]]-powered speakers. There are two speaker inside each side of Optimus Prime's head. The control panel, USB port, and earphone port is locate in the back of the head. Under the neck, there is a display to support the head.
: The speaker is redecoed to create Ultra Magnus Speaker.
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==Transformers Backpacks==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:Made by [[Fab Starpoint]], these backpacks are allegedly "engineered for style, safety, comfort... and saving the Universe!" The Generation 1 Optimus Prime design features a stock silhouette of Optimus Prime surrounded by stars, like the [[Paramount Pictures]] logo, while on the lower compartment there is a gigantic Autobot sigil.

==Universal Studios==
*'''Optimus Prime plushie'''

:Created for the [[Transformers: The Ride – 3D|the Transformers ride at Universal Orlando]], a [[super-deformed]] plush toy of Optimus was made available at the Supply Vault gift shop near the opening of the ride.

==Ornament==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
[[Image:OptimusPrimeG1Ornament.jpg|thumb|right|100px]]

:Manufactured by [[American Greetings]] as part of their Heirloom ornament collection, this hanging sculpt of Optimus Prime is based off the 20th Anniversary toy released prior.

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==Mecha Nations==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Removable Armor.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]] this [[super-deformed]] G1 Optimus Prime stands 6" tall and is articulated. He features a metallic colour scheme, removable armor and replacement hands. He also features LED light up eyes, lights, weapons and [[Creation Matrix]].

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Transformers: Generations (toyline)

2013-11-03T04:59:35Z

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{{disambig3|Generations}}
'''''Transformers: Generations''''' is a line of figures launched in 2010. Like the earlier 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' and 2008 [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']] lines, along with much of the 2010 [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] line, it aims to recreate older ''Transformers'' characters as new toys and celebrate the history of the brand.

During the 2010–2011 portion of the line, the toys, of [[Size class|Deluxe Class]] only, were a mixture of designs from the concurrently released ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game, the “modernised G1” style of the ''Classics'' and ''Universe'' toylines, and the odd figure inspired by the character models of [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW's ongoing Generation 1 comic storyline]]. The earlier waves of figures sported advertising for [[The Hub]] or ''War for Cybertron''.

After a hiatus during the height of the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|''Dark of the Moon'' franchise]], the line returned in full force in 2012, with a range based on the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' video game. Continuing into 2013, the line was expanded to include both Voyager and Legends Class toys. Unlike the old [[Legends Class]], which had been absorbed into the ''[[Cyberverse]]'' range under the new name "Legion Class", the new "Legends Class" assortment consisted of two-packs that varied between two equally-sized [[data disc]]/[[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]] figures, each roughly the same size as an old Legends figure, and a larger toy roughly the size of a ''Cyberverse'' Commander Class figure with a smaller companion figure.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|brand]], the line was refreshed in mid-2013 as part of Hasbro’s ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' campaign, with a heavy focus on translating [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] designs into toys for all three size classes, alongside some ''Classics''/''Universe''-style redesigns. In addition, all ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toys include a full comic issue – initially ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Spotlight]]'' issues for the relevant character, and subsequently issues tying into the “[[Dark Cybertron]]” event storyline.

==2010–2011==
===Deluxe Class===
[[Image:Generations Drift toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|RETRIBUTION!]]
'''Wave 1'''
* [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Generations|Cybertronian Bumblebee]] (''War for Cybertron'')
* [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Generations|Cybertronian Optimus Prime]] (''War for Cybertron'')
* [[Drift (G1)#Generations|Autobot Drift]]
* [[Thrust (G1)#Generations|Thrust]] ([[redeco]] of ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)#Gentei! Gentei!|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Thrust (G1)#Gentei! Gentei!|Thrust]])

{{note|[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] and online retailers like Entertainment Earth and [[BigBadToyStore]] received special cases containing only Cybertronian Optimus Prime and Cybertronian Bumblebee as a promotional tie in for the release of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game before the general release of the ''Generations'' toyline.}}

[[Image:Generationstoy-CybertronianMegatron.jpg|right|thumb|250px|I'm just a miner.]]
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Megatron (WFC)#Generations|Cybertronian Megatron]] (''War for Cybertron'')
* [[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]]

'''Wave 3'''
* [[Soundwave (WFC)#Generations|Cybertronian Soundwave]] (''War for Cybertron'')
* [[Red Alert (G1)#Generations|Red Alert]] ([[retool]] of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]] [[Sideswipe (G1)#Universe (2008)|Sideswipe]])

'''Wave 4'''
* [[Blurr (G1)#Generations|Blurr]] (retool of Drift)
* [[Dirge (G1)#Generations|Dirge]] (redeco of ''Gentei! Gentei!'' [[Dirge (G1)#Gentei! Gentei!|Dirge]])

[[Image:Generationstoy-Thunderwing.jpg|right|thumb|250px|And that's when Hasbro ran out of [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie-era]] Decepticons.]]
'''Wave 5'''
* [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper]] (''War for Cybertron'', retool of Cybertronian Bumblebee)
* [[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]] (retool of Darkmount)
* [[Thunderwing (G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]]

'''Wave 6'''
* [[Scourge (G1)#Generations|Scourge]]
* [[Kup (G1)#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]

[[Image:Generationstoy-Warpath.jpg|right|thumb|250px|That's it, we're done!]]
'''Wave 7'''
* [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]] (redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Starscream]])
* [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]] (retool of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]])

'''Wave 8'''
* [[Warpath (G1)#Generations|Warpath]]

'''Wave 9'''
* [[Junkyard (G1)#Generations|Junkheap]] (retool of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Wreck-Gar]])
* [[Black Shadow (Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]] (retool of Thunderwing)
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==2012–2014==
===Legends Class===
'''Series 01 (''Fall of Cybertron'')'''
[[Image:GenerationsFOCRamhorn.JPG|right|thumb|250px|You'll need more than a glass of water to swallow ''this'' tablet.]]
'''Wave 1'''
* #001 [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations|Ravage]] & [[Rumble (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Rumble]]
* #002 [[Frenzy (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Frenzy]] (redeco of #001 Decepticon Rumble) & [[Ratbat (WFC)#Generations|Ratbat]] (retool of Laserbeak from Voyager Class Soundwave)

'''Wave 2'''
* #003 [[Eject (FOC)#Generations|Eject]] (retool of #001 Decepticon Rumble) & [[Ramhorn (FOC)#Generations|Ramhorn]]
* #004 [[Rewind (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]] (redeco of #003 Eject) & [[Sunder (FOC)#Generations|Sunder]] (redeco of Laserbeak from Voyager Class Soundwave)

'''Series 02 (''Thrilling 30'')'''
[[Image:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsMegatronChopShop.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Still just a miner, but hey, check out this bug I found!]]
'''Wave 3'''
* #001 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends|Optimus Prime]] & [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]]
* #002 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]] & [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]]

'''Wave 4'''
* #003 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generations|Starscream]] & [[Waspinator (BW)#Generations|Waspinator]]
* #004 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Megatron]] & [[Chop Shop]]

'''Wave 5'''
* [[Swerve (G1)#Generations|Swerve]] with [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Flanker]]
* [[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Autobot Cosmos]] with [[Blast Master|Payload]]
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'''Wave 6'''
* [[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Sharpshot]] with [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
* [[Tailgate (G1)#Generations|Tailgate]] with [[Groundpounder]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
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===Deluxe Class===
'''Series 01 (''Fall of Cybertron'')'''
[[Image:Generationstoy-OptimusPrimeFOC.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Another line, another Prime.]]
'''Wave 1'''
* #001 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]]
* #002 [[Jazz (WFC)#Generations|Autobot Jazz]]
* #003 [[Shockwave (WFC)#Generations|Shockwave]]

'''Wave 2'''
* #004 [[Onslaught (WFC)#Retail|Onslaught]] (Part 1 of 5: [[Bruticus (WFC)#Brut|Decepticon Bruticus]])
* #005 [[Swindle (FOC)#Retail|Swindle]] (Part 4 of 5: Decepticon Bruticus)
* #006 [[Vortex (FOC)#Retail|Vortex]] (Part 3 of 5: Decepticon Bruticus)
* #007 [[Brawl (WFC)#Retail|Decepticon Brawl]] (Part 5 of 5: Decepticon Bruticus)
* #008 [[Blast Off (FOC)#Retail|Blast Off]] (Part 2 of 5: Decepticon Bruticus)
{{Note|The five [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]] introduced in wave 2 combine into Bruticus.}}

[[Image:Generationstoy-Ruination.jpg|right|thumb|250px|And [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]] gets the last laugh.]]
'''Wave 3'''
* #009 [[Kickback (FOC)#Generations|Kickback]]
* #010 [[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]]
* #011 [[Sideswipe (WFC)#Generations|Sideswipe]] (retool of #002 Jazz)
* #012 [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Generations|Ultra Magnus]] (retool of #001 Optimus Prime)
* #013 [[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]] (retool of #003 Shockwave)

'''Wave 4'''
* #014 [[Impactor (Prime)#Generations|Impactor]] (Part 1 of 5: [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]]; retool of #004 Onslaught)
* #015 [[Twintwist#Generations|Twintwist]] (Part 5 of 5: Ruination; retool of #007 Decepticon Brawl)
* #016 [[Topspin (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]] (Part 2 of 5: Ruination; retool of #008 Blast Off)
* #017 [[Roadbuster (Prime)#Generations|Roadbuster]] (Part 4 of 5: Ruination; retool of #005 Swindle)
* #018 [[Whirl (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Whirl]] (Part 3 of 5: Ruination; retool of #006 Vortex)
{{Note|The five [[Wrecker]]s introduced in wave 4 combine into Ruination.}}

'''Series 02 (''Thrilling 30'')'''
[[File:Generations trailcutter(trailbreaker).jpg|thumb|250px|[[Nightmare Fuel|Liquor]] bottle accessories sold separately.]]
'''Wave 5'''
* #001 [[Trailbreaker (G1)#Generations|Trailcutter]] with ''[[The Reluctant Specialist|Spotlight: Trailcutter]]''
* #002 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Deluxe|Orion Pax]] with ''[[Omega's Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]''
* #003 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Deluxe|Megatron]] with ''[[Spotlight: Megatron]]''
* #004 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe|Bumblebee]] with ''[[The Question|Spotlight: Bumblebee]]''

'''Wave 6'''
* #005 [[Hoist (G1)#Deluxe|Hoist]] (retool of #001 Trailcutter) with ''[[The Waiting Game|Spotlight: Hoist]]''
* #006 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling30|Thundercracker]] (redeco of Series 01 Starscream) with ''[[The Hunting Party (IDW)|Spotlight: Thundercracker]]''

'''Wave 7'''
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Goldfire]] (retool of #004 Bumblebee) with ''[[Second Exodus|Robots in Disguise #18]]''
* [[Dreadwing (G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]] (retool of #003 Megatron) with ''[[Shockwaves|Robots in Disguise #17]]''
* [[Skids (G1)#Generations|Autobot Skids]] with ''[[Little_Victories|More than Meets the Eye #22]]''
* [[Waspinator (BW)#Generations|Waspinator]] with ''[[Homecoming (IDW)|Robots in Disguise #19]]''
{{comingsoontoy}}

'''Wave 8'''
* [[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Starscream]] (new sculpt)
* [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]] (redeco of Series 01 Starscream)
* [[Scoop (G1)#Generations|Scoop]] with [[Holepunch (G1)|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Nebulan)|Tracer]]
* [[Mini-Con]] 3-Pack
{{comingsoontoy}}
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===Voyager Class===
'''Series 01 (''Fall of Cybertron'')'''
[[Image:Generations-SoundwaveVoyager.jpg|right|thumb|250px|This time, I brought backup!]]
'''Wave 1'''
* #001 [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]] with [[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]]
* #002 [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsSoundblaster|Soundblaster]] (redeco of #001 Soundwave) with [[Buzzsaw (FOC)|Buzzsaw]] (redeco of #001 Laserbeak)

'''Wave 2'''
* #003 [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]]
* #004 [[Blaster (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Blaster]] (retool of #001 Soundwave) with [[Steeljaw (FOC)|Steeljaw]] (retool of #001 Ravage)

'''Series 02 (''Thrilling 30'')'''

'''Wave 3'''
* #001 [[Springer (G1)#Voyager|Autobot Springer]]
* #002 [[Blitzwing (G1)#Generations|Blitzwing]]

'''Wave 4'''
* #003 [[Sandstorm (G1)#Voyager|Sandstorm]] (retool of #001 Springer)

'''Wave 5'''
* [[Doubledealer#Generations|Decepticon Doubledealer]] (retool of #002 Blitzwing)
* [[Rhinox (BW)#Generations|Rhinox]]
{{comingsoontoy}}

'''Wave 6'''
* [[Whirl (G1)#Generations|Autobot Whirl]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
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===Titan Class===
[[Image:Generationstoy-MetroplexTitanClass.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Come oooon, Trypticon!]]
'''Wave 1'''
* [[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]]

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==Exclusives==
===Convention exclusives===
[[Image:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-HKACGCON.jpg|right|thumb|250px|If you think ''this'' is huge, wait until you see his aftermarket prices...]]
====San Diego Comic-Con====
=====2012=====
*[[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]], who is composed of:
:* [[Swindle (FOC)#Generations|Swindle]]
:* [[Vortex (FOC)#Generations|Vortex]]
:* [[Brawl (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Brawl]]
:* [[Onslaught (WFC)#Generations|Onslaught]]
:* [[Blast Off (FOC)#Generations|Blast Off]]
=====2013=====
*[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]] (redeco of Metroplex with two guns and 12 miniature figures of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Hoist]])
====Hong Kong ACG-CON====
*[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]] (altered version of SDCC Metroplex)

===Asian retail exclusives ("GDO")===
[[Image:GenerationsAsianDeluxes.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Asian market exclusive packaging for Cliffjumper, Springer, Swerve and Wheelie (top) and North American market ToysЯUs exclusive packaging (bottom).]]
In mid-2012, Hasbro's Asian division released a variety of [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s in their markets such as China, Singapore and the Philippines. This lineup, which featured the same general packaging design as the 2010–2011 figures, introduced the first non-Deluxe toys in the line (as ''Generations'' had been limited to the Deluxe price point up to that point). Western online retailers referred to these figures under the mysterious term "GDO" (which was later revealed to be an abbreviation for "Global Development Organization"<ref name="gdo">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/637547-i-found-out-what-gdo-means.html TFW2005 thread] containing an answer by Hasbro's customer service regarding the meaning of the term "GDO".</ref>).

Hasbro's United States and Canadian divisions later decided to release all these figures in North America as well, as a ''massive'' batch of [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusives for the 2012 holiday shopping season. Strangely, while the Asian market versions were released in standard English-only packaging, the versions available in the United States and Canada came in [[multilingual packaging|bilingual]] English/Chinese packaging. Also, the Deluxes came packaged in their [[alternate mode]]s, whereas the Asian versions were packaged in robot mode, and the Leader Class figures were only released in Canada, albeit in bilingual ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' packaging with additional ''[[Movie Trilogy Series]]'' labels for whatever reason.

'''Legends Class'''
[[Image:Generationstoy-Bluestreak.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Legends Class Bluestreak, the first toy of the G1 character in over a decade ''not'' named "Silverstreak".]]
* [[Bluestreak (G1)#Generations|Bluestreak]] (retool of ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)#Chronicle|Streak]] with a rifle.)
* [[Hoist (G1)#Generations|Hoist]] (retool of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Trailbreaker (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Trailcutter]] with a blaster.)
* [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] (retool of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend| Optimus Prime]] with a sword.)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legends|Thundercracker]] (retool of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]] with two blasters.)

'''Scout Class'''
* [[Sandstorm (G1)#Generations|Sandstorm]] (redeco of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]])
* [[Laserbeak (G1)#Generations|Laserbeak]] (redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]])
* [[Dead End (G1)#Generations|Dead End]] (redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]])
* [[Brawl (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Brawl]] (redeco of ''Transformers: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' [[Breacher]])

'''Deluxe Class'''
[[Image:Transformers china hot spot.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Voyager Class "Protectobot Hot Spot", ''not'' named "Hot Zone" unlike previous toys.]]
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Generations|Cliffjumper]] (retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Prime: First Edition|Cliffjumper]])
* [[Springer (G1)#Generations|Autobot Springer]] (redeco/retool of ''Hunt for the Decepticons'' [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]])
* [[Swerve (G1)#Generations|Swerve]] (retool of Sergeant Kup)
* [[Wheelie (G1)#Generations|Wheelie]] (retool of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]])

'''Voyager Class'''
* [[Powerdive#Generations|Powerdive]] (retool of ''Hunt for the Decepticons'' [[Highbrow (TF 2010)|Highbrow]])
* [[Hot Spot (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Hot Spot]] (retool of ''Universe'' (2008) [[Inferno (G1)#Universe (2008)|Inferno]])
* [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Megatron]] (retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen: [[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' [[Bludgeon (ROTF)#Voyager|Bludgeon]])

'''Leader Class'''
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#LeaderG1|Ironhide]] (redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|Ironhide]])
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#LeaderG1|Starscream]] (redeco of ''Hunt for the Decepticons'' [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|Starscream]])

===Other===
*"[[Giftset#Ultimate Gift Set|Ultimate Gift Set]]" contains:
**[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Combat Hero Optimus Prime]] (redeco of ''Reveal the Shield'' Deluxe Class Optimus Prime)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]] (redeco of Deluxe Class ''Reveal the Shield'' Special Ops Jazz)
**[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] (Legends Class)
**[[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]] (Legends Class)

{{Note|The Ultimate Gift Set was released at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets, and was also made available as an online retailer exclusive in the United States.}}

===Canceled exclusives===
* [[Brawn (G1)#Generations|Brawn]] (retool of ''First Edition'' Voyager Class [[Bulkhead (Prime)#FirstEdition|Bulkhead]], intended as part of the GDO lineup)
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==Japan==
[[TakaraTomy]] initially had ''[[Transformers United]]'' as their counterpart to the first phase of the ''Generations'' line. In 2012, with the revival of the Hasbro ''Generations'' line, TakaraTomy decided to use the same name for their successor to the ''United'' toyline. Similarly to ''United'', many of the figures have been given "premium" paint jobs, being coated in shiny paint and featuring numerous additional paint details.

[[Image:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-FOCOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
'''Wave 1''' ([[December 28]], [[2012]])
*TG-01 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]]
*TG-02 [[Jazz (WFC)#Generations|Autobot Jazz]]

'''Wave 2''' ([[January 26]], [[2013]])
*TG-03 [[Blast Off (FOC)#Retail|Decepticon Blast Off]]
*TG-04 [[Vortex (FOC)#Retail|Decepticon Vortex]]
*TG-05 [[Brawl (WFC)#Retail|Brawl]]
*TG-06 [[Swindle (FOC)#Retail|Swindle]]
*TG-07 [[Onslaught (WFC)#Retail|Onslaught]]
{{Note|The five Combaticons introduced in wave 2 combine into [[Bruticus (WFC)#Brut|Bruticus]].}}

[[Image:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Kickback.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
'''Wave 3''' ([[February 23]], 2013)
*TG-08 [[Kickback (FOC)#Generations|Kickback]]
*TG-09 [[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]]
*TG-10 [[Sideswipe (WFC)#Generations|Sideswipe]]
*TG-11 [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Generations|Ultra Magnus]]
*TG-12 [[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]]

'''Wave 4''' ([[March 23]], 2013)
*TG-13 [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]])
*TG-14 [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsSoundblaster|Soundblaster]] (with [[Buzzsaw (FOC)#Generations|Buzzsaw]])

'''Wave 5''' ([[April 27]], 2013)
*TG-15 Autobot Datadisc Set ([[Eject (FOC)#Japanese|Eject]], [[Ramhorn (FOC)#Japanese|Ramhorn]], [[Rewind (FOC)#Japanese|Rewind]], and [[Sunder (FOC)#Japanese|Sundor]])
*TG-16 Decepticon Datadisc Set ([[Rumble (WFC)#JapaneseDataDisc|Frenzy]], [[Ratbat (WFC)#JapaneseDataDisc|Ratbat]], [[Ravage (WFC)#JapaneseDataDisc|Ravage]], and [[Frenzy (WFC)#JapaneseDataDisc|Rumble]])

'''Wave 6''' ([[May 25]], 2013)
*TG-17 [[Blaster (FOC)#Generations|Blaster]] (with [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]])
*TG-18 [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] (redeco of Series 01 ''Fall of Cybertron'' Starscream)

[[Image:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Ratbat.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Only in Japan, baby. (So far.)]]
'''Wave 7''' ([[June 29]], 2013)
*TG-19 [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]]
*TG-20 [[Ratbat (G1)#Generations|Ratbat]] (retool of Scourge)

'''Wave 8''' ([[August 31]], 2013)
*TG-21 [[Springer (G1)#Generations|Springer]]
*TG-22 [[Blitzwing (G1)#Generations|Blitzwing]]

'''Wave 9''' ([[September 28]], 2013)
*TG-23 [[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]]
*TG-24 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Optimus Prime]] & [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Bumblebee]] (with [[Blaze Master#OPandBee|Blazemaster]] and [[Roller (G1)#OPandBee|Roller]])

'''Wave 10''' ([[October 26]], 2013)
*TG-25 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#VSMegatronus|Orion Pax]] VS [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSOrionPax|Megatronus]]

'''Wave 11''' ([[December 28]], 2013)
*TG-26 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee Goldbug]]
*TG-27 [[Trailbreaker (G1)#TrailbreakerHoist2pack|Trailbreaker]] & [[Hoist (G1)#TrailbreakerHoist2pack|Hoist]]
*TG-28 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MegatronStarscream2pack|Megatron]] & [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MegatronStarscream2pack|Starscream]] (with [[Chop Shop#MegatronStarscream2pack|Chop Shop]] and [[Waspinator (BW)#MegatronStarscream2pack|Waspinator]])
*TG-29 [[Sandstorm (G1)#Generations|Sandstorm]]
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==Notes==
[[Image:TF2010 deluxe SpecialOpsJazz.jpg|thumb|right|150px||[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|I don't belong here,]] bitches!]]
* During 2010, clicking "War for Cybertron Toys" on Hasbro's ''War For Cybertron'' web page actually brought up the whole ''Generations'' toy line. Looking for ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)| War for Cybertron]]'' toys? Here you go.
* Since the toys in the Generations toyline were initially all Deluxe-sized, the Difficulty Level bar on the front packaging (which indicates how hard it is to convert a toy from mode to mode) now denotes each individual toy's challenge level (Cybertronian Bumblebee, for example, is a Level 4, while Thrust is a Level 2).
* The plastic-coated wire twist-ties, which were normally used to secure a toy in its packaging in past toylines, have been replaced with rattan tie-downs. The paper-based tie-downs are also used in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] toy line and subsequent toy lines moving forward.
* The 2010 ''Transformers'' toy line, particularly the ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[subline imprint]], contains several toys with a design aesthetic similar to the Generations line. This led to confusion when fan expectations were contradicted by official Hasbro announcements. Subsequently, Hasbro released [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]], a [[retool]] of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Tracks (G1)|Turbo Tracks]], and [[Junkyard (G1)#Generations|Junkheap]], a retool of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Wreck-Gar]], under the ''Generations'' banner, later followed by ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''-inspired redecos of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]] released as part of the "Ultimate Gift Set" and the Asian market/[[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive [[Wheelie (G1)#Generations|Wheelie]] redeco/retool of Special Ops Jazz, all of them also in ''Generations'' packaging, thus further strengthening the ties between the two lines.
* Most of the 2010–2011 ''Generations'' toys (along with several from the 2010 ''Transformers'' toy line) were released by [[TakaraTomy]] in their ''[[Transformers United]]'' toyline. The toys representing [[character]]s who appeared in the video game ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' (which is part of the [[Aligned continuity family]]) were released as their [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] counterparts in Japan. The waves from 2012 and onward were released under the ''Generations'' banner in Japan as well.
* As the toy list in the article above shows, the 2012-onwards figures were numbered in sequence for each [[size class]] assortment separately. However, the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]] and [[Wrecker]] combiner teams were also ''additionally'' numbered as members of their respective teams, and the sequences for those two separate sets of numbers are completely inconsistent with each other: For the Combaticons, team members 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 correspond with Deluxe Class Series 1 figures #004, #008, #006, #005 and #007, respectively; and for the Wreckers, team members 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 correspond with Deluxe Class Series 1 figures #014, #016, #018, #017 and #015, respectively. The only consistent system is that each sculpt is given the same number as a team member between both sets.

==Footnotes==
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Waspinator (BW)

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:''Waspinator is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Waspinatorbw.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Waspinator: chew-toy of fate.]]
'''Waspinator''' is the universe's whipping boy. If something goes wrong, it happens to him. If something blows up, he's usually at the epicenter of the explosion. He has been blasted, burned, shot down, torn up, crushed, slashed, smashed, bashed, and otherwise reduced to his component parts times beyond counting. Disturbingly, [[Rattrap]] has taken to collecting his severed components.

Waspinator's not the brightest 'bot in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] has classified the harebrained Predacon as expendable, much to Waspinator's dismay; he doesn't get much more respect from anyone else, either. His speech quirks don't help: he tends to refer to himself in the third person and to most other people by nicknames like [[Cheetor (BW)|"cat-bot"]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|"two-head"]]. He's also a bit too fond of the letter "Z". (Those prone to witticisms might say he has a "lizzzzp".)

Waspinator may be dumb, but he's not stupid. He has caught on to his lot in life and tries to avoid his fate as often as possible... but fate always finds him. Thankfully, he's almost supernaturally durable and has survived the most devastating and humiliating of defeats.

{{quote|[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] blow up, Waspinator must salvage. Waspinator blow up, ''nobody'' salvage! Why universe hate Waspinator?|Waspinator laments his lot in life|"[[Deep Metal]]"}}

==Fiction==
===First wave toy bios===
[[Image:Optimusprimalvsmegatronwaspinator.jpg|left|thumb|"This new aerobics regimen is great! Work, you abs!"]]

The Waspinator is a fearsome warrior of monstrous appearance, striking fear with the eerie sound of his ominous buzzing. He strikes down helpless victims using his secret wing missiles, poisoning them with his cyber-sting. {{storylink|#Toys|Waspinator bio}} He also likes to gang up on his victims with his partner, [[Buzz Saw]]. {{storylink|Buzz Saw#Toys|Buzz Saw bio}}

When the Maximals located the Predacons' genetics lab, Waspinator was present along with Megatron and Tarantulas to fend them off. Waspinator exchanged blasts with Cheetor before Megatron initiated the lab's self-destruct mechanism, at which point the Predacons retreated. {{storylink|Optimus Primal vs Megatron!}}
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===Cartoon continuity===
====Hall of Fame bio====
Before taking on a wasp form, Waspinator was known as '''Wasp'''. He, along with the other Predacons, stole the Golden Disk from the [[Hall of Records]]. {{storylink|Transformers Hall of Fame}}

====''Timelines''====
[[Image:Waspinatordawn.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Waspy is mi kopilot, but hoo on Sibertron is mi spelcheker?]]
While [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], his [[Dinobot (BW)|lieutenant]], and [[Scorponok (BW)|another underling]] stole a Maximal relic, the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], the Predacon who would later name himself Waspinator stole a ship from [[Predacon Transwarp Research Center D-F]] with the help of an accomplice {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}} he nicknamed "[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Beakbot]]". The two had a contest to name the ship, but "Waspinator" lost, and thus the stolen ship was dubbed the ''[[Darksyde]]''. "Waspinator" believed ''Buzzerbot'' would have been a better name. For reasons known only to [[Primus]], Megatron agreed.

After escaping [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the ''Darksyde'' was intercepted by the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and the ''[[Chromia 10]]'', but after an intense space battle, only the ''Darksyde'' and the ''Axalon'' remained. Megatron ordered "Waspinator" to ''excecute'' their planned [[transwarp]] jump, opening up a portal which both ships entered. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

Two weeks after [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was reborn on [[Earth]], Waspinator fought to defend an orbital weapon from the Maximals. Waspinator was defeated by Airazor. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}

When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] possessed Waspinator, he granted the Predacon his longevity and the ability to travel through time. Much later, after Cybertron became a technorganic world, the fused Thrust-Waspinator entity, now calling himself Thrustinator, gained a new body, but somehow got separated from his native universe. He met up with [[Heinrad]], and Thrustinator's chronal phase from Starscream helped Heinrad master his own time abilities. In return for aid in "fixing" the past, Heinrad promised to Thrustinator that he would be returned to his home universe. {{storylink|Timeless}}

====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kensō Katō]] (Japanese)|[[Ivo Roberto]] (Portuguese), [[Fábio Vilalonga]], (Portuguese, in some episodes), [[Diego Sabre]] (Italian), [[Pierre Laurent]] (French), [[Roberto Molina]] (Latin American Spanish, season 1), [[Carlos Iñigo]] (Latin American Spanish, last episodes of season 1, season 2 and season 3), [[Gabriel Gama]] (Latin American Spanish, last 2 episodes of season 3), [[José Padilla]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[Image:BeastWars1 Waspinator robotmode.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Remember when Waspinator used to be a threat? Because ''he'' doesn't, the poor guy.]]
Waspinator, part of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s rogue band of Predacons, landed on an unknown planet with dangerous levels of unstable [[energon]]. To protect themselves from the energon, the Predacons took organic beast modes. In Waspinator's case, he now transformed into a large, green wasp. The first conflict between the stranded Predacons and their Maximal pursuers came when the Maximal [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] stumbled across Waspinator. In a stark contrast to his later career, he actually proved to be a serious threat and had the advantage over the inexperienced Cheetor, pinning the young Maximal down in a canyon. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

The Predacons pursued the Maximals and interrupted a fight between [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. When a stray shot exposed a cache of energon atop a nearby mountain, the Predacons headed for it. Waspinator was teamed with [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] for the first time, in an attempt to slow the Maximals down. They were chased off by a missile from Primal and rejoined the others for a mountaintop battle, wherein Cheetor attempted to have a rematch with Waspinator. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}

He helped [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] and Terrorsaur install some perimeter defenses around the Predacon base. {{storylink|The Web}} When Cheetor ended up in the Predacon base through some sort of freak teleportation system, Waspinator and Scorponok tried to kill him, but only succeeded in blowing themselves up with their own missiles. Little did Waspinator know that he would be blown up numerous times in the adventures to come. {{storylink|Equal Measures}}

[[Image:ChainOfCommand Waspinator gets shot up.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"...and here we see a wild Waspinator in its natural state."]]
Waspinator was part of an attack on the Maximals at the [[Standing Stones]]. He survived that battle, but when an [[Vok probe|alien probe]] appeared at the circle, he and Megatron attempted to take possession of it, and a pulse of energy zapped them. They turned up, badly damaged, back at the Predacon base. After repairs, Megatron sent Waspinator and Scorponok to guard the circle. The Maximals soon turned up to try and extract Primal from the probe, and Waspinator attempted to sneak up on [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], only for the Maximal to ventilate him with a chaingun. Waspinator fell backwards against a standing stone, activating a sequence which freed Primal from the probe. {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}}

After Terrorsaur managed to slag Megatron and take leadership of the Predacons, Waspinator and Scorponok promptly fixed Megatron. {{storylink|Power Surge}} When a [[stasis pod]] crashed, Waspinator and Terrorsaur went directly to the ''Axalon'' and ambushed Optimus Primal when he emerged to look for the pod. Though they succeeded, Dinobot dropped a huge rock on Waspinator, and Terrorsaur had to help his fellow. Waspinator was still healthy enough to report to Megatron, who sent the pair to capture the pod. On the way, they managed to slow down the Maximals by destroying an ice bridge, but by the time they reached the pod, [[Tigatron]] had already been activated. The new Maximal fought them off. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}

[[Image:Better_Mousetrap_Waspinator.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Wazzzzpinator not want to know "who'zzzz there?"]]
In one of Waspinator's few victories, he managed to retrieve the stasis pod which gave birth to [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. When Terrorsaur again deposed Megatron, Waspinator seemed happy to follow his fellow Predacon. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}} Perhaps that was why he was subsequently assigned with Blackarachnia and Terrorsaur to deliver a [[sonic emitter]] to a location below the ''Axalon''. Dissatisfied with the task, he went to fly around for a bit and mutter to himself, only to give away their position accidentally. Though he returned to the other two Predacons, they were discovered by Tigatron, who destroyed the sonic emitter. {{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}} After Primal was inadvertently turned into a berserker by Scorponok's [[cyberbee]], Waspinator attempted to track down Optimus in the Predacon base, but found himself pulled through a wall and blasted. {{storylink|Gorilla Warfare}}

Waspinator acted as bait for the first test of [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]'s [[transformation lock lens]]. The test was a success, but Waspinator was slagged by Tigatron. {{storylink|The Probe}} He was later one of the trio who mounted a mock revolt against Megatron to fool the Maximals. The Predacons concealed themselves in a crevasse (where Waspinator apparently spent his nights cuddling Tarantulas like a soft toy) while the Maximals repaired the ''Axalon''. They were discovered by Dinobot, who dropped a large rock on Waspinator and Terrorsaur. Though the latter survived to battle on, Waspinator apparently didn't. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}}

[[Image:DarkDesigns Waspinator is nuts.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Dancing Queen Bee]]
When [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] had his personality program converted to that of a Predacon, he started surreptitiously taking out the various Predacons. He swung a cargo crate into Waspinator, giving him a concussion. As a result, Waspy flew around in a daze, claiming to be the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] as well as the great [[Ben Yee|Wonko the Sane]]. This dementia was apparently reversed when Cheetor later got annoyed at his yattering and shot him down. One of Waspinator's stray shots subsequently hit the [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]], causing it to explode. {{storylink|Dark Designs}}

Terrorsaur and Waspinator were hanging around outside the Predacon base during Megatron's experiment to create a [[Clone One|clone of Dinobot]]. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}} The pair attacked Cheetor when the young Maximal was protecting a stasis pod. Cheetor managed to lure Waspinator into flying over an energon geyser, frying his circuits. {{storylink|The Spark}} Perhaps a sign that they hadn't learned their lesson, Waspinator and Terrorsaur attacked Tigatron, only to be blasted by the defense system of a strange [[Brigadoon|flying island]]. Though injured, they were able to return to base to report the find. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} Following another bout of repairs, the duo headed back for the island, only to run into Primal and [[Rattrap]], who were headed in the same direction. Eventually they did each the island...only for Blackarachnia to trick them into triggering the island's defenses again, resulting in them both being blasted. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

Tigatron was ambushed on his way to another stasis pod by Waspinator, who managed to get a drop on the tiger. Waspinator's victory was short-lived, as [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] promptly shot his wings off, and he crashed to the ground. {{storylink|Spider's Game}} Waspinator and Terrorsaur stole the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[rectifier coil]], forcing the Maximals remain in their beast modes. Once the Maximals had gone feral and wandered off into the jungle, the Predacons mounted a hunting expedition. The Maximals were able to overcome their programming block, and during the subsequent fight, Rhinox swatted Waspinator out of the air with a ''tree''. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}}

[[Image:Possession_Waspinator.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Give him an orange parka and call him Kenny.]]
After an apparently victorious battle, Waspinator and Scorponok returned to base. However, the Maximals they had attacked were not dead, merely blinded, and Waspinator was soon sent out again, teamed with Terrorsaur, to eliminate them. Unfortunately, even four blind Maximals were more than enough match for them, and both Predacons were sent packing. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}} Things continued to go badly for Waspinator, as during a violent storm, he was possessed by the immortal [[spark]] of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. It took a major [[energon]] explosion to dislodge Starscream's immortal [[spark]] from Waspinator's body. It also had the after-effect of giving Waspinator a headache in his ''whole body''. {{storylink|Possession}}

Waspinator was part of a diversionary attack while Tarantulas tried out his new weapon, an [[energon discharge virus]]. Later on, the Predacons attempted to stop the Maximals getting the antidote and were blasted by Rhinox's enormous fart. {{storylink|The Low Road}} Waspinator teamed up with [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and Terrorsaur for a fight, only to be roundly trounced by Tigatron. The trio were later able to defeat Dinobot, with Waspinator dealing the final blow, but Optimus Primal turned up and blew both him and Terrorsaur away with one shot. {{storylink|Law of the Jungle}}

[[Image:OtherVoices1 robonoogie.jpg|thumb|200px|right|"Wazzzzpinator having flashbacks to grammar zzzzzchool!"]]
Waspinator caught Tarantulas stealing a [[transwarp cell]] from the ''Darksyde'', but he was unable to stop the spider from leaving, as Tarantulas tossed him a bomb. Waspinator was soon in a multitude of separate pieces. {{storylink|Before the Storm}} Recovered and ready to take revenge on Tarantulas, he was instead sent by Megatron to secure a new [[Bio-Dome|alien site]]. Unfortunately, once he got there, he encountered Rattrap, who saw him off with a "robonoogie" and a kick to the unmentionables. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}} He retired to the ''Darksyde'', where the Predacons monitored the situation with the [[Planet Buster]] weapon which had been revealed from the planet's second moon. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}

[[Image:ComingFuzors1 Waspinator cubed.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Rube-ik's Cube]]
After the Planet Buster was destroyed, the strange energies of a [[quantum surge]] saturated both ships. Waspinator lost control of his hoversled and was tipped into one of the restoration pools. Bathed in the regenerative fluids, he was prevented from becoming a [[Transmetal]]. He and his newly upgraded leader mounted an attack on the ''Axalon'', but once Waspinator faced a similarly upgraded Cheetor, he soon retreated. {{storylink|Aftermath}} Waspinator was the first to realize that the seemingly unknown planet on which they'd landed was, in fact, [[Earth]]. Dinobot had made the same realization and stole into the ''Darksyde'' to retrieve both of Megatron's disks. Waspinator proposed the two work together to steal the disks, and much to his surprise, Dinobot agreed...and threw him into the security shield. Waspinator was crushed into a cube by the disks' security contraption, leaving Dinobot free to steal the disks unharmed while Waspinator crawled away to the CR chamber using two fingers.

He got himself repaired in time to join Megatron's forces on the battlefield, where they outnumbered Dinobot, Cheetor and Rattrap. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}} He was teamed up with new recruit [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] to attack the ''Axalon'' by air. After asserting his authority over the [[Fuzor]], he was promptly knocked out of the air by Cheetor. After piercing Sentinel's defenses (and shooting Dinobot in the crotch), he joined the other Predacons as they prepared to finish off the Maximals for good...but was the first victim of a reborn Transmetal Optimus Primal. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

Waspinator and [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] were tasked with constructing a new jamming tower. They constructed it successfully, but while Waspinator proudly reported their success to Megatron, Inferno playfully knocked the tower over on him. {{storylink|Tangled Web}} Another of Waspinator's rare victories came when he shot Silverbolt from behind, causing the Maximal to crash into Dinobot, effectively taking both out. While Inferno took off with Dinobot's prone form, [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] refused to help Waspy carry Silverbolt. A short time later, Rattrap mimicked Quickstrike's voice, tricking Waspinator into picking up a gas mine, and Waspinator's victory was no more. {{storylink|Maximal, No More}}

Waspinator and the rest of the Predacons installed shield generators around another alien site, but the [[Metal Hunter|alien construct]] which appeared zapped everyone, sending him into stasis lock. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 1)}} Megatron took control of the construct and restored all of the Predacons to working order. Waspinator and Inferno retrieved transwarp cells to give the ship transwarp capability. They were later sent out to defend the construct against the Maximals. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 2)}}

[[Image:BadSpark Waspinator defeated.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Not quite what "stick the landing" means.]]
Sent with Blackarachnia to claim another pod, Waspinator didn't last long before he was shot down by Cheetor and landed head first. {{storylink|Bad Spark}} He also took part in the attack on the valley where the [[protohuman]]s were living, but his contribution ended when Dinobot stuffed him head-first into [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]'s main cannon and Rampage exploded. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

As by Megatron's calculations, the [[transwarp wavefront]] from the Planet Buster explosion would soon be reaching [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons mounted an attack on the ''Axalon''. The Maximals received reinforcements in the form of Predacon covert agent [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], whose [[transwarp cruiser]] saw the Predacons off. Waspinator was subsequently given a new solo mission by Megatron, and he departed when the Maximals next attacked. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}} Just as he arrived at his [[Mount St. Hilary|destination]], Blackarachnia accidentally hit him with her hoversled, knocking him apart. Waspinator once again started gathering himself together. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}}

Waspinator pulled himself together in time to aid Megatron's escape, after the Predacon leader badly damaged [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. He, Megatron and Inferno headed for the ''Axalon'', but Cheetor and Primal caught up with them, and Waspinator was downed by one shot from Cheetor. {{storylink|Optimal Situation}} After Inferno was blown to bits while attacking the Maximal base, Megatron sent Waspinator to salvage him. Waspinator was less than happy, complaining that no one ever salvaged ''him''. {{storylink|Deep Metal}} He was able to get the drop on Silverbolt when the Maximals were attempting to salvage [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]], and he happily flew off with the module.

{{Quote|Waspinator having good day! Not get shot once!}}

[[Image:Waspinatorigor.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Igor needs to file his nails.]]
Sadly, he didn't get very far before Silverbolt and Rattrap caught up, blasting him out of the air so they could reclaim Sentinel. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}} After Megatron developed [[cyber raptor]]s, Waspinator and Tarantulas were sent out with a group of them to attack Cheetor and Blackarachnia. The Maximals soon discovered that destroying the raptors' control components sent them wild, and Waspinator was stomped into the ground by an out-of-control dinosaur. {{storylink|Cutting Edge}} Another of Waspinator's increasingly few victories came when he managed to snatch a stasis pod from under the Maximals' noses. He acted as lab assistant as Megatron utilised the [[blank]] [[protoform]] contained in the pod, plus a [[transmetal driver]], to create a new [[Dinobot II|Dinobot]]. Unfortunately, even this victory was short-lived, as a short time later, the device Megatron was using exploded, and Waspinator was caught in the blast. After getting repaired, he made his way to where Megatron was interrogating [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]]...only to be blasted by his own trigger-happy leader. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}}

After Megatron discovered that Cheetor had upgraded himself into a [[Transmetal 2]], he sent Waspinator and Dinobot out to find and capture the kitty. The pair located him in a cave, but as Dinobot began to move in, Waspinator asserted his own leadership...and was shredded by Dinobot. Following another bout of repairs, Waspinator rejoined the hunt, and they eventually found Cheetor again. Waspinator was offhandedly slagged by the Maximal while trying to sneak up. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 2}}

[[Image:Go with the Flow Waspinator Una.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
Requiring someone organic to complete the [[disruptor cannon]], Megatron sent Waspinator and Inferno to pick up a protohuman. Waspinator was able to capture [[Una]], but she did quite a bit of damage to him on the flight back. On reaching the mountain hideout, Waspinator reported success and promptly collapsed into a collection of parts. At some point, he got repaired and was able to join in the pursuit of Rattrap and Una as they escaped. He was hit in the face by mud, sending him out of control, crashing into first Inferno, then Dinobot, and allowing the Maximals to escape. The three Predacons were called back to the mountain, where Megatron attempted to use the disruptor cannon, which promptly exploded. {{storylink|Go with the Flow}} Waspinator's next glorious mission was an attack on the Maximal base. Unfortunately for him, his expected backup wasn't there, and he was swatted by Optimus Primal. It had all been a ploy to draw Primal out so that Tarantulas could deliver a device to take control of the Maximal leader. {{storylink|Master Blaster}}

During Quickstrike's trial for betraying Megatron, Waspinator was his defense attorney. He didn't do a very excellent job of defending his client as he wanted to see him get punished. However, before Quickstrike's sentence was cast, the ''Darksyde'' was destroyed at [[Tigerhawk]]'s hands. In retaliation, Megatron ordered the Predacons to attack, but Tigerhawk summoned a tornado that swooped up Waspinator, Inferno, and Quickstrike. Waspinator looked on the bright side that he had company this time.
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With their base gone, Megatron sent Waspinator, [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]], and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] on an errand to find a new base, which was really nothing more than pointless busywork while Megatron went to do more important things. As the trio staked out an early [[human]] tribe that had taken up residence in a series of caves, Waspinator decided he'd finally had enough and ripped off his [[insignia|Predacon symbol]], declaring himself out of the Beast Wars.

[[Image:Waspinatorhappyatlast.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Wazzzzpinator happy at last! ...until the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|next series]].]]
{{quote|I said '''no!''' [[Megatron (BW)|Dragon-Bot]] command '''you,''' [[Sub-Commander]] [[Inferno (BW)|Kiss-Butt]]! Dragon-Bot not command Waspinator! Not any more! Waspinator sick of being evil! Sick of being Predacon! And Waspinator especially sick of getting blown to '''scrap''' all the time! Sooo, Waspinator '''quit!''' As of '''now,''' which means [[Inferno (BW)|Ant-Bot]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Two-Head]] can just pucker their mandibles and plant [[Kiss|big, wet, juicy one]] right here on Waspinator's big...fat..stripy...}}

At this point, Waspinator was interrupted by getting blown to scrap by Inferno and Quickstrike. Also, note that this is the first (and only) time that he refers to himself as "I". {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}

His parts recovered by the protohuman tribe, Waspinator remained on Earth while all the other surviving Transformers set off for Cybertron, and led the tribe, declaring that he was finally...happy. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}

For a bit, at least.
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====''Beast Wars Diorama Story''====
Soon after his encounter with Starscream, Waspinator was part of an initially ordinary skirmish between the Maximals and the Predacons. {{Storylink|Optimus Primal Chapter}} He personally attacked Cheetor with his Beebee Shot, but the cheetah countered with a Laser Shot. {{Storylink|Cheetor Chapter}} Waspinator struck with another Beebee Shot. {{Storylink|Waspinator Chapter}} The battle was later joined by Transformers from [[Movie timeline|another universe]]. The Decepticons allied themselves with the Predacons, while the Autobots did the same with the Maximals. {{Storylink|Tigatron Chapter}} After the alternate [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] arrived, {{storylink|Gimlet Chapter}} the two allied forces faced off against one other in one last strike. {{Storylink|Motorarm Chapter}}

====''15 Go! Go!''====
[[Image:Atari meets optimus primal.jpg|125px|thumb|right|Even in this series, Waspinator gets shot at.]]
The time-traveling [[human]] [[Atari Hitotonari (KP)|Atari Hitotonari]] and the [[Sparkbot]] [[Star Dust]] witnessed a battle between Waspinator and Optimus Primal. However, the two interlopers could not be seen by either of the warriors. {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 2}}

====''Tales of the Beast Wars''====
[[Antagony (BW)|Antagony]] threatened to blast Waspinator if Megatron did not back down. Waspinator's warranty had expired, but it didn't matter as Antagony accidentally wasted her last shot when she sneezed. Do we even need to guess what happened to Waspinator? {{storylink|Visitations}}

Later, to his credit, Waspinator was the only Predacon aside from Megatron to not be paralyzed in fear at the sight of a [[Unicron]]-possessed [[Windrazor (BW)|Windrazor]]. Of course, Waspinator had just been blown up for the umpteen millionth time. None of the Maximals expressed satisfaction. They always got Waspinator. Always. {{storylink|Herald, Covenant, Schism, Paradox|Paradox}}

====Transmetal Toy Bio====
Even though the quantum surge has physically upgraded Waspinator into a [[Transmetal]], his personality remains the same. He has however found a renewed drive to eliminate the Maximals, accompanied by enhanced speed. {{storylink|#Toys|Transmetal Waspinator Bio}}

====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kensō Katō]] (Japanese)|[[Victor Covarrubias]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Vittorio Stagni]] (Italian), [[Thomas Nero Wolff]] (German)}}

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[[Image:Wazzpithrust_TheCatalyst.jpg|right|thumb|180px|''Bug to be wiiii-iii-ild!'']]
Waspinator grew bored of being a god to the Protohumans and started flicking rocks at their heads. The Protohumans he had ruled over grew tired of his presence and evicted him from their settlement by catapulting him from a tree. After this, Waspinator returned to Cybertron, which "took forever". Once home, his spark was removed and used to power the [[Vehicon general]] [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]. He ''loved'' being a cool biker-bot as he now got respect and was finding [[Blackarachnia (BW)|chicks]] dig the new brooding bad boy schtick!

It turned out that Waspinator had a secret infatuation with Blackarachnia: influences from his inner spark caused Thrust to save her life several times. She thought this was because he carried ''[[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]'s'' spark. {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery}} She later tried to bring his original mind back and discovered, to her disgust, that she'd spent all her effort getting Waspinator back. Poor Waspinator was rather upset to find Blackarachnia no longer wanted to "go steady" with him, and briefly had a punch-up with a revived Silverbolt over her honour. {{storylink|The Catalyst}}

[[Image:Wazzpinator.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Why [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] hate Wazzzzpinator?]]

Following Blackarachnia's unambigious rejection of him (''there's'' gratitude for you!), Waspinator remained in the "background" and let Thrust run the show, and nobody ever expressed interest in reformatting Thrust to free Waspinator. In the final battle, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] used an [[Spark extractor|extractor]] to remove Waspinator's spark from the body shell. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall}} After Cybertron's [[technorganic]] reformatting (thanks to Optimus Primal, through the cost of his and Megatron's lives) Waspinator returned in his beast mode with Thrust's head, now the size of a standard wasp. He complained to Rattrap about how much he wanted glory and power and never gets what he wants... at which point Rattrap swatted him away. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future}}

====''Universe'' comic====
After the reformatting of Cybertron, Waspinator came under the command of [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]]. His tiny size and great speed made him an excellent scout and messenger, and he reported to Galvatron that the invading Quintessons had entered a particular canyon that the Predacons had booby-trapped. He seemed very giddy to have a commander who actually found him useful for once. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Later, Waspinator was part of a team sent to rescue victims of [[Unicron]] who had been transported to an isolated, icy planetoid. {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama|OTFCC 2004 Live-Action Script Reading}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The Predacons crashed on Earth in [[Mexico]] around 1,000 BC. Acting on Megatron's orders, Tarantulas and Waspinator enslaved the local [[Natiltec]] tribe, who saw Waspinator as some sort of "wasp-god", and forced them to mine energon. Silverbolt mounted a heroic rescue, struggling with Waspinator as the humans escape. The Natiltec later immortalised the event on a cave wall, which was uncovered some three thousand years later by a team of archaeologists. {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics===
An alternate timeline's Waspinator was possessed by Starscream's immortal spark after the latter's defeat at the hand of the Maximals. This time around, Starscream was able to hold possession of Waspinator until the Quantum Surge hit Prehistoric Earth, and was able to influence Waspinator's transmetalisation so that the Predacon's third mode would resemble Starscream's own original fighter jet mode. The two of them bickered constantly over control of the shared body, their two distinct voices audible to whoever was in earshot. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===

[[File:TheHuntingParty-Waspinator.jpg|left|thumb|300px|This is how you know it's the real Waspinator.]]

During the early days of the war, Waspinator served under [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] as part of a [[Titan Hunters|team]] sent to find the lost [[Metrotitan (body-type)|Titan]], [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. On the two-hundred-and-thirty-eighth day of this grueling campaign, Waspinator and his colleagues destroyed a [[Nibarian]] outpost because they believed it was between them and their quarry. A hunch from [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] led them further to a planet inhabited by [[Urtuskian]]s. As Waspinator and the other Decepticons started obliterating the primitive outpost, believing Metroplex was underneath (and also because it was fun), their team was caught up to by a team of [[Autobot]]s who had been trailing them. Waspinator was the first casualty of this battle, blasted from behind and left stunned. {{storylink|The Hunting Party (IDW)|The Hunting Party}}

Waspinator carried on as a Titan Hunter, even after Bludgeon and Thundercracker were no longer with the team. When the hunters at last found a Metrotitan, Waspinator managed to be the one to deliver a mortal blow--much to his misfortune. The Metrotitan panicked and opened a [[space bridge]], flinging itself and Waspinator through time and space. Eventually, after the Metrotitan's functions had ceased, Waspinator managed to take control of it and was able to use its space bridge-generating power to return to reality. Long afterwards, when Waspinator was drowning his sorrows at a seedy bar somewhere within the universe, he found himself confronted by his old superior, Bludgeon, and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. Upon hearing Waspinator's tale, Jhiaxus convinced the hapless Decepticon to join his party, seeing that his titan-controlling ability could be useful. The group went to [[Gorlam Prime]], where Waspinator pretended to be chased by the [[Pretender Monster|Monstructor Six]] so as to lure [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Orion Pax]] and his friends into coming to his "rescue." The ploy worked, and as Pax and the others struggled to hold off [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]], Waspinator lied about how he had been brought to the planet to do something "terrible" and made the former Autobot leader realize that the ancient ruins beneath Gorlam Prime's surface were a slumbering Metrotitan. When Pax awakened the Metrotitan to battle Monstructor, Waspinator made his move and connected himself to the Titan so as to take control of it like he had in the past. Under Jhiaxus' orders, Waspinator forced the Metrotitan to teleport to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Homecoming (IDW)|Homecoming}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' video game===
{{note|This game takes place in an alternate version of the second season of the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] cartoon.}}
[[Image:N64Waspinators.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Neon]] Camo Waspinator and Transmetal [[Buzz Saw]]! In stores now!]]
[[Image:TMWaspinator-Render.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Full Metal Yellowjacket]]
''Voice actor:'' [[Scott McNeil]] (English), ??? (Japanese)

[[Transmetal]] Waspinator joined his fellow Predacons in distributing various one-on-one beat downs to the Maximals. Eventually he got fed up, quit, and became god to early humanity. He did this after ''kicking everyone's ass''. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals}}

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{{Note|Waspinator is only available for game play in the Nintendo 64 game. His model was also used to represent the hidden character [[:Image:N64Starscream.jpg|Starscream]].}}

{{note|Each character possessed an alternate ending, displayed if the Nintendo 64 game was beaten with said character. Each character has only their own ending listed on their pages, see the other characters' pages for Waspinator's fate in those outcomes.}}

===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle'' video game===
Megatron was capable of summoning Waspinator forth to the battlefield in his attempts to acquire the super-powerful [[energon crystal]]. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle}}
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==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
[[Image:Waspinatorjbwtoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Japanese version is more [[Playskool]].]]
* '''Waspinator''' (Deluxe, 1996/1997)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''D-3'''
** ''Accessories'': Launcher, 2 missiles

:Waspinator transforms into a large organic wasp. His stinger separates to become a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher for his robot mode; the bolts are stored on the underside of his insect-wings. His head is on a vertical column that rotates around a horizontal axle; each end has a different head, one "mutant", one "robot". The "mutant" head was used as the base for his CGI model, and thus the norm for his fictional portrayals. The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version of Waspinator uses slightly brighter, more primary colors than the [[Hasbro]] version.

:This mold was later [[redeco]]ed for a "[[Fox Kids]]" version, as well as [[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|both the Hasbro and Takara 10th anniversary versions]] of the character.

:This mold was also used to make [[Buzz Saw]] and [[retool]]ed into [[Dirge (BWII)#Mutant|Dirgegun]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Waspinator/waspinator.htm More information on Waspinator at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:VS3-CheetorWaspinator.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Catbug is a cat but he's got bugness in his veins.]]
* '''Showdown of the Quickest: Cheetus VS Waspeeter''' (VS pack, 1997)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''VS-3'''
** ''Accessories:'' Launcher, 2 missiles

:In Japan, Waspinator was available both separately and in a VS pack with [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Dx1|Cheetor]]. Both toys are identical to their original releases.

:Currently, it is unknown if the later "show-like" versions of the two toys were ever released in the VS set.

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[[Image:Waspinator-TMtoy.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Contains a tiny bit of Starscream in every mold.]]
* '''Waspinator''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1998)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''D-42'''
** ''Accessories'': Stinger-rifle

:Now an almost completely robotic figure, [[Transmetal]] Waspinator transforms into a robotic wasp. He features a [[transportation mode|F-15-like jet mode]], flipping and folding his wings into a fighter-jet configuration as well as flipping a cockpit/nosecone between his insect-head mandibles. Though he appears solid black at first glance, he is actually made of very dark transparent-black/green plastic.

:The Takara version of this toy is almost completely identical, except the "WASPINATOR" [[tampograph]] on his wing was replaced with "DESTRON" and the Predacon sigil.

:This mold was later [[redeco]]ed for a "[[Fox Kids]]" version of the character. It was slated for a ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[#Universe_.282003.29|version of Waspinator]], but that set was canceled.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Predacon/Waspinator/waspinator.htm More information on Transmetal Waspinator at TFU.info]''

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* '''Hurricane Showdown: Metals Cheetus VS Metals Waspeeter''' (VS pack, 1999)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-42'''
** ''Accessories'': Stinger-rifle

:In Japan, Transmetal Waspinator was available both individually and in a two-pack with [[Cheetor (BW)#TM1|Transmetal Cheetor]]. The two-pack version was unchanged from the normal individually-packaged one.

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[[Image:Waspinator-FKtoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Do be a blue bee.]]
* '''Waspinator''' (Deluxe, 1999)
** ''Accessories'': Launcher, 2 missiles

:This toy is a [[redeco]] of the first Waspinator toy. A "[[Fox Kids|FoxKids!]]" sticker on the packaging promoted the cartoon, which was playing on Fox at the time. Like most of the other Fox Kids redecoes, his color scheme was altered significantly, consisting primarily of slate blue and green-gold plastic, with dark blue (barely) translucent parts.

:Hasbro solicitations for this toy gave it the name "Power Flight Waspinator", but this name never made it to final packaging.

:This toy's deco was later used to create the non-toy character [[Buzzbomb]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Predacon/FKWaspinator/fkwaspinator.htm More information on Fox Kids Waspinator at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BW_FoxKidsTransmetal_Waspinator_toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Why FoxKidzzzz hate Waspinator?]]
* '''Waspinator''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 2000)
** ''Accessories'': Stinger-rifle

:This toy is a [[redeco]] of the Transmetal Waspinator toy. A "Fox Kids!" sticker on the packaging promoted the cartoon, which was playing on Fox at the time. The toy's new deco bears more than a passing resemblance to [[Buzz Saw]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Predacon/FKTMWaspinator/waspinator.htm More information on Fox Kids Transmetal Waspinator at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2003)===
[[Image:Waspinator_unreleased.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Wazzpinator... purple?]]

For a brief time, [[Hasbro]]'s official website checklist featured listings for two "Halloween [[Horrorcon (Universe)|Horrorcon]] Value Packs" that were to be Wal-Mart [[Exclusive|exclusives]]... which also likely explains why they were canceled. (Wal-Mart had taken a good half-dozen exclusives and released them more-or-less simultaneously, leading to a huge glut. A lot of other ''Transformers'' exclusives were canceled during the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' era.)

In 2004, several test-shots appeared on eBay in a group, among them the Transmetal Waspinator toy with opaque-salmon wings and lavender insect legs. This, presumably, was to have been the ''Universe'' incarnation of Waspinator, as the other toys in the group line up with the names given for the two Halloween sets. He was to come in a "Vs." two-pack with the presumably-[[Autobot]] character [[Nightprowler]].
::*''[http://s33.photobucket.com/user/binalternator/library/unreleased/halloween_horrorcons?sort=4&page=1 Gallery of Nightprowler vs. Waspinator test-shots]''
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===Beast Wars 10th Anniversary===
[[Image:Waspinatortenthtoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Finally Waspinator come with pieces that aren't Waspinator's!]]
* '''Waspinator''' (Deluxe, 2006)
** ''Accessories:'' Launcher, 2 missiles, Transmutate's head

:This toy is a slight [[redeco]] of the first Waspinator toy to make it closer to Waspinator's cartoon appearance, replacing the gray with green and adding extra gold [[Paint operation|paint applications]]. He came with the head to [[Transmutate (character)|Transmutate]] plus a DVD with the episode "[[Possession]]".
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/Waspinator/waspinator.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Waspinator at TFU.info]''

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===Timelines===
[[Image:Waspinator-BC06toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|This works surprisingly well on many levels.]]
* '''Darksyde Megatron and Darksyde Waspinator''' (Bagged set, 2006)
** ''Accessories'': 2-part rifle

:Available [[Exclusive|exclusively]] at the [[BotCon 2006]] event itself, this two-pack represents Waspinator and Megatron before the events of the ''Beast Wars'' show. "Darksyde Waspinator" is a Basic-sized figure, originally used for ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MW|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MW|Thundercracker]], which autotransforms to robot mode from a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Dassault_Rafale|Dassault Rafale fighter jet]]. (One can surmise, however, that it is meant to represent a Cybertronic design in this case.) His rifle splits into two pieces, which store in the backs of his lower legs.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Wingstun]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/BCWaspinator/waspinator.htm More information on Darksyde Waspinator at TFU.info]''

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* '''Thrustinator''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''TFSS2 number'': ??
** ''Accessories:'' missile launcher, 2 missiles

:Part of the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]] 2.0, Thrustinator is the [[Dirge (BWII)#Dirgegun|Dirgegun]] tooling with a [[retool]]ed head, now [[redeco]]ed to look like an amalgam of Waspinator and [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]. His stinger becomes a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher; the missiles are hidden in each of his wings. These missiles can also be used in the launcher mounted on his beast-mode back. This mold has a pop-up gun in place of the mutant head found on the original, meaning you have to flip his head down if you want to use this feature in robot mode.

:The original version of Dirgegun's mold was, of course, used for like a dozen Waspinators and a Buzz Saw.

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===Beast Wars Telemocha Series===
[[Image:Waspinatortelemocha.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Otherwise known as Dr. Wasp Itor.]]
* '''Waspeeter''' (Deluxe, 2007)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''TM-04'''
** ''Accessories'': Launcher, 2 missiles

:This toy is a ridiculously-extensively-painted redeco of the first Waspinator toy to make it almost completely [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] to Waspinator's cartoon appearance (forgiving mold issues and [[unpaintable plastic]], of course).

:He came with a DVD of the episode "The Aerial Mountains Explode", the Japanese dub of "[[Power Surge]]".
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/Waspinator/waspinator.htm More information on Telemocha Series Waspinator at TFU.info (scroll down)]''

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===Generations===
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsStarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|300px|As an exorcist, Skywarp's strategy was to just push both of them down a flight of stairs.]]
*'''Starscream & Waspinator''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null ray cannons

: Part of the fourth wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class]] toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Waspinator comes with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#GenLegends|Starscream]] in [[homage]] to the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode, "[[Possession]]". Waspinator can transform into a wasp, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a gun with [[5mm post|5mm handle]]. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

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*'''Megatron & Starscream''' (Multi-pack, [[December 28|12-28]]-2013)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG28'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null ray cannons

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[[Image:Generations_waspy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Wazzpinator and [[Fandom]] happy at last!"]]
*'''Waspinator''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG-30'''
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile/stinger

: Waspinator is a brand-new Deluxe Class mold that is proof that there is indeed a God, and that He loves fans of ''Beast Wars''. His design is based on his classic appearance in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon, but he can pass for his appearance in IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics if you want! His [[gimmick]] is that pressing a button on his back makes his wings beat.

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==Merchandise==
[[Image:Waspinatormutatingcard.jpg|thumb|300px|right]]
* '''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Waspinator was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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[[Image:Robotheroesrhinoxwaspinator.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Do we ''want'' to know what that is gushing out of his butt?]]
===Robot Heroes===
* '''Rhinox vs Waspinator''' (2008)
:Waspinator was released in the second wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'']] ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' packed with [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] as part of the "Beast Wars Series". An amalgam of toy and television show depictions, Waspinator has articulation at the neck and shoulders. He suspends himself in the air on a strong stream of fluid launching from his butt. (Okay, it's probably supposed to be a compressed air jet or something, but look at it. Eyuw.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Predacon/RHWaspinator/waspinator.htm More information on Robot Heroes Waspinator at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*It is unclear just ''how'' Waspinator traveled from prehistoric Earth to future Cybertron in ''Beast Machines'', presumably under his own power. Perhaps if he somehow managed to reach escape velocity and traveled to Cybertron at sub-light speed, it would have taken long enough that he would have "caught up" to the main timeline. A concrete explanation would have been provided in the "[[Primeval Dawn]]" comics, with Waspinator (among many other Earth-bound characters) traveling back to Cybertron via transwarp portal. However, the bankruptcy of [[3H Productions|3H]] meant these final issues were never fully written, much less published, and all we really know about [[authorial intent|what they were going to say]] came from message board posts from author [[Dan Khanna]].{{fact}} Since the material was never completed or published, fans [[personal canon|may not necessarily accept them as storyline facts]] and could thus leave the mechanics of Waspinator's return an unsolved mystery.
* Ever wonder ''why'' Waspinator became the whipping boy of ''Beast Wars''? Early in the series, his buzzing, drawling method of speaking frustrated story editors [[Larry DiTillio]] and [[Bob Forward]], as they found it was taking up too much time out of the episodes. To get around this, but still meet with the requirement that he appear regularly, they took to blasting him to bits so that he wouldn't ''have'' to talk! Of course, this only wound up endearing him to the writers and the fans, and his frequent brushes with destruction became a running gag done for fun, rather than a script requirement. <ref>[http://www.infinitefrontiers.0catch.com/AutoAssembly/BobForward.htm Auto Assembly interview with Bob Forward]</ref>
* Waspinator was originally chosen by [[Hasbro]] to be one of the characters killed off for the second season of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon to help make way for new characters ([[To sell toys|read: product]]). However, Forward and DiTillio convinced them to spare Waspinator on the grounds of his popularity with the online fan-base, so [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] took the plunge instead.
** His popularity was shown again when he won the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] 2011 fan vote, beating ''three'' iconic 1984/5 characters ''and'' a [[Erector (G1)|guy with an entendre for a name]].
* Waspinator was originally slated to appear in the very first [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|''Beast Wars'' video game]], and even had a character model built. However, he was ultimately unused and only appeared in footage taken from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.
* Waspinator is the inspiration for [[Buzzer-Bot]] from ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (franchise)|Go-Bots]]'' and [[Wasp]] from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''.
* According to Waspinator's profile in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', he likes flying and nectar.
[[Image:Nemesis1 Waspinator's tongue.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Waspinator's special tongue, there is no other like it!]]
* Waspinator has a yellow [[tongue]] in robot mode.
* While Waspinator ''usually'' refers to other characters by nicknames, he is fairly consistent about calling Megatron and Optimus Primal by their real names. ([[Nemesis Part 1#Quotes|Fairly.]]) He also refers to Inferno by name at least twice, and Tarantulas at least once.
* Waspinator is the only member of the Beast Wars [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] lineup who was there from the beginning and remains alive for the entire course of both shows.
* He also has the honor of having the last line in ''Beast Wars'', and just barely misses the last line in ''Beast Machines''.
* Waspinator never once makes a proper landing while in his beast form.
* Technically, Waspinator's beast mode is that of a female wasp, given that males do not possess a stinger. He would probably find this objectionable, along with everything else in his life.
* In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', Waspinator retained his verbal tic of making a buzzing noise while speaking, but it was rendered differently. Instead of stressing syllables of certain words to make a buzzing noise, he would end and punctuate sentences with ''bun'', which is the Japanese onomonopia equivalent for "buzz".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Waspeeter''' (ワスピーター ''Wasupītā'')<ref>This particular [[romanization]] was first used on a Japanese ''Beast Wars'' [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bwtcard_1/img/015.jpg trading card], and later reappeared in the opening sequence for the Japanese version of the PlayStation [[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)|''Beast Wars Transmetals'']] game.</ref>
*''Bulgarian:'' '''Osinator''' (Осинатор)
*''French:'' '''Bourdon''' (Canada, "Bumblebee"), '''Bizznator''' (Canada cartoon and Transmetal)<ref>It is unknown at this time if Waspinator was "Bizznator" in both Quebec and France, or if there were even two separate French dubs of ''Beast Wars'' to begin with. However, it ''is'' definitely known that only Canada got packaging with actual French names on it.</ref>
*''Italian:'' '''Punginator''' ("Stinginator")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hú-fēng''' (Taiwan, 胡蜂, "Wasp"), '''Tsāng-yíng''' (Taiwan, 蒼蠅, "Fly")
*''Polish:'' '''Osator''' ("Wasp-tor")
*''Russian:'' '''Ospinator''' (Оспинатор, "Waspinator")
*''Spanish:'' '''Waspinator''' (Spain), '''Avispanator''' (America, "Wasp-nator"), '''Avispón''' (toy, "Hornet")

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Rust-ray rifle

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[[Image:G1-toy Doublecross.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I had a Rust Gun before [[Sentinel_Prime_(ROTF)|He]] made it cool]]

Guys with two heads love to make their enemies [[rust]]. This is a fact.

[[Doublecross]] carries a '''rust-ray rifle''', and [[Doubleheader]] carries a '''rust-ray gun'''. Both fire rays that make metal rust.

[[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]] [[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]] also totes a rust rifle for all his dimension-hopping misadventures.

[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]

Metroplex (G1)

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:''Metroplex is an [[Autobot]] [[city-bot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. In city mode, he is also known as '''Scramble City'''.''

[[File:Metroplex-UK.jpg|325px|thumb|We built this city on rock and roll!]]
'''Metroplex'''’s poor, slow, and infrequent efforts to support his brave comrades and forward the Autobot cause are never enough. Sure, he's the Autobots' ultimate weapon, their greatest and final defense. Yes, he's a gigantic, towering warrior, capable of channeling awesome energies. Strong beyond belief, versatile, clever, brave and self-sacrificing, Metroplex is willing to give everything he has to the Autobot cause and defend it to his last [[astrosecond]]s of life. Despite all this he’s wracked to the core of his being with the belief that he could and should be doing more. It’s a self-deprecating attitude that stuns many of his fellow Autobots, most of whom take immeasurable comfort in his very existence and the knowledge that regardless of what evil comes, Metroplex is out there to back them up.

This [[Metrotitan (body-type)|Titan]]'s great modesty about his power and achievements together with a boundless patience necessitated by his size and alternate mode are apparent to anyone who pierces his normally less than talkative demeanor, and in the optics of many, these traits only raise his already high standing.

Metroplex’s long-standing nemesis is the equally-gargantuan [[Decepticon]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. He has three "normal"-sized components: [[Six-Gun]], [[Slammer]] and [[Scamper]], to help patrol and defend his territory. The extent of that territory varies; sometimes Metroplex is an independent base, and other times he's part of (or all of) [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]].

{{bigquote|Metroplex is my kind of town!|[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] on Metroplex|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Bud Davis]] (English), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)|[[Héctor Vieyra]] (Latin American), [[Manfred Schmidt]] (German, Most of Season 3), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5''), [[Franz Rudnick]] (German, ''The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1''), [[Ulf Jürgen Söhmisch]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''Ghost in the Machine'' & ''The Ultimate Weapon'')}}

[[File:FFOD5 Metroplex Trypticon.JPG|left|220px|thumb|No Tommy, snap out of it!]]

By the year 2005, Metroplex had been installed as a sub-section of the larger [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], now the main base of operations for the Autobots on [[Earth]]. During the [[Battle of Autobot City|Decepticons' attack on the city]], the [[Transformation cog|transforming cog]] which allowed Metroplex to transform to robot mode was destroyed, preventing him from participating in the battle, although he was manually converted to battle station mode by the Autobots inhabiting him. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Following the defeat of [[Unicron]] and the Autobots' reclamation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] built a new transforming cog for Metroplex, and entrusted its delivery to [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} While they were busy suffering numerous setbacks (including nearly getting killed by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and being stranded on Jupiter's moon [[Io]]), the immobile Metroplex was attacked by the Decepticons' new mobile battle station, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], who had been created expressly to serve as Metroplex's opposite number. Metroplex was again manually transformed to battle station mode by his inhabitants in hopes of mounting some form of a defence, but things were not looking hopeful. At the height of the battle, Blurr and Wheelie was safely brought to Earth by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], and quickly handed the transforming cog off to [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] to install. Pipes carried out the task with all due haste, and Metroplex promptly transformed to robot mode, thrashed Trypticon, and hurled him into the ocean. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:ThiefNight Metroplex Kremlin.JPG|220px|thumb|"Why won't you accept our love?"]]

Although the Autobots figured this to be the end of Trypticon, in actuality, the saurian city survived and started stealing national monuments to pay off [[Octane]]'s debt to [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]]. When [[dinosaur transform static]] was found at the crime scene, Metroplex and his subordinates questioned all the Autobots with dinosaur electrons in their circuits, but when Trypticon was finally revealed to be the culprit, Metroplex battled him in Russia over the Kremlin. Unfortunately, Metroplex was then left holding the building, and the [[Soviet Union|Soviets]] blamed the Autobots for the thefts and expelled them from the country. Fakkadi, however, summoned the Autobots to his country of [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] to help oust the Decepticons that had taken over, and Metroplex delivered another sound defeat to Trypticon, tossing him into the ocean yet again and returning the stolen buildings to their rightful place. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

[[File:Gitm where are my eyes.jpg|left|220px|thumb]]

As part of his deal with Unicron to ensure their mutual resurrection, the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] was charged with stealing Metroplex's eyes in order to restore Unicron's sight. Possessing [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], Starscream invaded Metroplex and started removing the giant's optics, only to wind up breaking the first one when he was caught off-guard by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. Just as he was successfully removing the second eye, Metroplex detected the presence of intruders within his brain vault and awoke. Scourge came crashing out of Metroplex just as he transformed to robot mode, and beat a hasty retreat as the giant discovered that he was blind and went into a maddened rage, firing upon all the Transformers in the vicinity. Metroplex landed a shot on [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] before his rampage was cut short by the detonation of a [[photon charge]] Scourge had placed in his head, and he fell unconscious, transforming back into city mode. After the villains' plan was foiled, new eyes were constructed for Metroplex. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:Ultimateweapon metroplex hefts trypticon.jpg|220px|thumb]]

After coming under attack from a [[Eurythma]]n sonic weapon, {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}, transforming cog troubles returned to plague Metroplex when [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stole the component right out from under [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]'s nose. With Metroplex trapped in city mode, the Autobots retaliated by stealing Trypticon's cog and using it as a replacement; the Decepticons proceeded to use Metroplex's cog in place of Trypticon's, but the incompatibility of the cogs in each of the giant robots led to an unsteady battle with both combatants partially transforming back and forth constantly. First Aid proceeded to enter Metroplex's body during the fight and aligned the cog properly, allowing Metroplex to fully transform and, yet ''again'', fling Trypticon into a body of water. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

When the [[Hate Plague]] swept the universe, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] realized the danger that an infected Metroplex would pose, and reluctantly decided to deactivate him. Metroplex understood and agreed with his decision—it was not made clear if this action was temporary, or if it would permanently send Metroplex off-line. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in Japanese continuity as detailed above, except instead of taking place over 2005/6, the events of season 3, in which Metroplex appears, are moved back to 2010. Japanese continuity inserts many new stories into the gaps in the cartoon timeline, several of which focus on Metroplex and the story of how he was created, which went unexplained in the American cartoon.}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:FSRLTF6 Trypticon vs Metroplex hologram.jpg|left|thumb]]
Metroplex was constructed in the late 1980s as part of the Autobots' "Scramble City" initiative to develop a powerful battle station. During the early stages of the project, however, when the Autobots were conducting an outdoor test of the unfinished city's transformation to mobile fortress mode, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] were able to monitor the process. The information they acquired allowed Megatron to decipher whether or not Metroplex would be able to stand up to Trypticon. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

Trypticon was ultimately completed before Metroplex, and was successfully activated on a small island. The Autobots went into action to save the island and stop the giant, but without a city-bot of their own, they had to resort to some cunning: Perceptor magnified a [[hologram]] of Metroplex projected by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], creating a huge image of the giant Autobot that Trypticon charged at and passed through, crashing into the ocean below. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}
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=====''Scramble City'' cartoon=====
[[File:Metroplexstanding.jpg|200px|thumb|As a sensitive new-age guy, Metroplex was one of the few Autobots who did not have issues with the size of his gun.]]
To complete the Scramble City project, the Autobots moved their operation to a secret underground cavern, but the Decepticons' [[Mini-Cassette|spy cassettes]] located the subterranean base, and an all-out Decepticon attack was initiated. [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] had [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] outnumbered, but the heroic combiner was able to hold the line long enough until Metroplex's construction was finally completed.

Emerging fom his underground birthplace, Metroplex transformed from city to battle station mode and took off for the battleground. Crushing all in his path, the titanic Autobot transformed to robot mode and took out the Decepticon combiners with one colossal blast. However, as the Autobots celebrated their victory, the ocean nearby parted and Trypticon emerged for his first battle with Metroplex. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

{{note|This battle, uh, never happened, because the second part of ''Scramble City'' never got made.}}
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=====Full Throttle Scramble Power!=====
[[File:Fullthrottle metroplex arrives.jpg|left|thumb|Able to leap with tall buildings in a single bound...]]
Crafting a new diabolical scheme, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] began to threaten humanity with his latest weapon: the [[Omega Whip]]. After [[Jenny (G1)|Jenny]], [[Toru]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] located the Decepticon base and disabled the super weapon, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered up reinforcements: ''every single Autobot''. Carrying the entire army in his mobile battle station mode, Metoplex, er, ''hovered'' onto the scene and transformed to robot mode. Accepting defeat, Megatron and the Decepticons scurried off as fast as they could. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}
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=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga=====
[[File:Manga metroplex.jpg|thumb|225px|Metroplex struggles against the inexorable pull of the dreaded "page fold".]]
On a bright and sunny day in the year 2010, the [[Autobot]]s invited a group of [[human]] families to come take a tour of Metroplex. They were all very impressed and everything was going great... until [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked. Preoccupied with keeping everyone inside him from dying, Metroplex was left to take all of Trypticon's attacks on the chin, including his Dual Plasma Cannons and Dino-Head Attack. With [[Scamper]] quickly taken out by [[Full-Tilt]], it looked as though Metroplex would be felled by a blast from the [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt tank]].

Luckily, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] deployed [[Six-Gun]] just in time. Six-Gun took out Full-Tilt and then proceeded to turn the Brunt tank around on Trypticon, blasting the Decepticon with his own drone. The blast destroyed Trypticon's Head Controls, forcing [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to call a retreat. With the day won, Metroplex returned to City mode. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}

=====''The Great Transformer War'' manga=====
After rescuing the alien scientist Doctor [[Dalton (G1)|Dalton]] from the clutches of the Decepticons, the Autobots brought him to Metroplex for safe-keeping. There, he agreed to help upgrade the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] so they could counter the upgrades he was forced to install in the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. Little did any of them know, Metroplex had been infiltrated by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], who observed the entire upgrading process in secret. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

In 2011, as part of his massive assault to retake [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] unleashed Trypticon on Metroplex, the battle thoroughly occupying the [[Earth]] forces of the Autobots, keeping them from coming to Cybertron's defense. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}
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=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese), [[Rik Thomas]] (English, [[Omni Productions]] dub)

[[File:Hm4 metroplex vs madmachine.jpg|left|thumb|220px|Mwa ha ha ha ha! The power of [[Dark Energon]]!]]

In 2011, one year after the curing of the Hate Plague, the Decepticons launched a major offensive to take control of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. To prevent Autobot reinforcements reaching the planet, a large garrison of Decepticon troops were deployed to keep the Autobots on Earth occupied. As the battle moved to the vicinity of Autobot City, Metroplex flew into action and aided his comrades by blasting the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] out of the sky. He then transformed into battle station mode and transported the [[Trainbot]]s back to the city itself, where they took the [[space bridge]] to aid their allies on Cybertron. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As the battle to control Cybertron continued to rage, Metroplex was among the Autobots deployed to help search Earth for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

Observing Trypticon making his way towards an oil field, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] ordered Metroplex into action. The two city-bots engaged in another round of their endless dance, but Metroplex soon discovered that he had been lured into a trap when the Decepticons' newest invention, the [[Madmachine]], burrowed its way out of the sand nearby. An electromagnetic blast from the Madmachine sent Metroplex's systems into chaos, and he was forced to retreat. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} Soon after, Metroplex joined the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] in traveling to [[United Kingdom|Britain]] and [[New York City|New York]] to investigate attacks by a mysterious blackmailer. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

A little later, the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] launched from Metroplex to back up a contingent of Autobots on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but found their way barred by Trypticon. Metroplex immediately went into action against his perennial foe and kicked him into a mountainside, but then he had to deal with [[Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}}

[[File:Hm24 metroplex must watch.jpg|thumb|220px|"If only I could reach Ultra Magnus... then I could beat you over the head with him!"]]

When the Autobots and Decepticons left Earth to go on an interplanetary energy quest, Metroplex (logically enough) did not go with them, and so disappeared off the radar for a while. When they returned to Earth, Sixshot launched an attack on Autobot City, leading to a violent battle between him and Ultra Magnus. Metroplex attempted to aid his commander, but was kept busy by Trypticon, and so, Ultra Magnus died by Sixshot's hand. After the Autobot Headmasters disposed of Sixshot, funeral arrangements were made for Magnus, and Metroplex requested that rather than launch his body into space, the Autobots should bury Ultra Magnus on Earth to symbolize the great love he had for the planet. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

Decepticon attacks only intensified in the wake of Magnus's death, and Metroplex, seeking revenge for the death of his commander, insisted that he be allowed to join in the fight. [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and the Autobot Headmasters encouraged him to remain at Autobot City, pointing out that his databanks contained all their collected information and that he was too valuable to lose, but reports began pouring in from different Autobot installations that only seemed to prove how necessary Metroplex entering the fray was. Fortress explained that all available Autobots had come to help, and Metroplex grudgingly agreed to stand down, with one condition: when Sixshot showed his face, he would be Metroplex's to deal with. This time came quite soon, as Metroplex accompanied the Autobot Headmasters to [[Alaska]] and engaged Sixshot in an aerial battle while the Headmasters dealt with Galvatron. When the young warriors destroyed the Decepticon leader with the power of their [[Head Formation]], Sixshot retreated, depriving Metroplex of his revenge. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:Hm26 metroplex vs sixshot.jpg|left|thumb|220px|"So yer a giant city-bot! Big Whoop! Wanna fight about it?"]]

It wasn't long before Metroplex got another shot at Sixshot when he and Trypticon attacked Autobot City again. Metroplex dealt with Trypticon quickly and focused his fury on Sixshot, but the revenge-hungry Autobot was mistaken in his belief that Trypticon had been defeated. As the saurian titan leapt at Metroplex from behind, Spike Witwicky moved into the open to shout a warning to the giant Autobot, and was hit by a stray laser blast. Seconds later, the Trainbots arrived to help Metroplex overpower Trypticon and send him packing, but Spike had been grievously wounded by the blast and had to be taken to [[Athenia]] for medical attention. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

When the Headmasters departed Earth to follow the Decepticons to planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], Metroplex was left in command of the Autobots on Earth. Some time later, just as the Headmasters were returning to Earth, Decepticons began springing up all over Earth, and Metroplex contacted the approaching Headmasters to let them know of the sudden change in the situation. He greeted them when they arrived on the planet, updated them, and was commended for the good job he had done in their absence. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} Metroplex continued to help gather data on the Decepticons' activities on Earth, which involved raising mysterious "[[crysmagnetal|Death Towers]]" at strategic points around the globe, helping out where he could. After supervising the transportation of humans injured in a Decepticon attack, Metroplex sped to [[Egypt]] to aid Fortress Maximus after he was wounded battling [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Finally, Metroplex participated in the colossal climactic battle between the entire Autobot and Decepticon armies at the [[Arctic|North Pole]], which culminated in the Decepticons' defeat, and the withdrawal of all Transformers from Earth. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:Spacepirates metroplex emerges.jpg|thumb|The prospect of free stickers brings Metroplex to life, and the [[Quintesson]]s are none too happy about it.]]
====Marvel UK future timelines====
Metroplex is the largest Autobot on record at just under 700 feet in height. Entirely too large to wander Earth freely, Metroplex accepted without complaint the role he was assigned: that of the "living core" of Autobot City. Built into the very fabric of the city upon its creation in 2003, Metroplex lay dormant beneath its surface, endowing it with the ability to transform from city mode into a heavily-armed battle station.

In 2008, when the [[Quintesson]]s invaded and took control of Autobot City as a part of a complex, multi-pronged plan to take over Cybertron, only a few Autobots were able to avoid capture. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], temporarily reverted to Hot Rod, was one of the lucky few, and managed to activate Metroplex. The towering Autobot tore his way out from beneath the city and, already in a bad mood over being so rudely awakened, immediately began smashing and blasting the Quintessons that started attacking him. The fight was distinctly one-sided, and before long, Metroplex had successfully driven the invading aliens off. Alas, as Autobot City was largely gutted when Metroplex emerged, it was something of a pyrrhic victory for the Autobots. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[File:Routeofallevil metroplex hologram.jpg|left|thumb|150px|"The lost city of gold! I must not let [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] know about this!"]]

After deposing [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and leaving the planet in [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus's]] command, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and a large number of Autobots returned to Earth to begin construction on a vast complex known as [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] was seen projecting a hologram of Metroplex during construction, presumably as a blueprint. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:OmegasConundrum-Metroplex.jpg|left|thumb|300px|]]
Metroplex was a truly ancient Transformer, a [[Metrotitan (body-type)|Metrotitan]] from the time of the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} Long ago, he explored the entire surface of Cybertron alongside [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] before disappearing into legend, with some claiming he left the planet while others believed he never existed at all. [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], however, believed Metroplex was still on Cybertron, and attempted to use Alpha Trion to find him so that the Decepticons could make use of the [[space bridge]] technology possessed by all Metrotitans. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

[[File:Rise-Metroplex.jpg|thumb|300px|I can feel the heartbeat underneath the concrete.]]

In truth, Metroplex had gone dormant beneath the city of [[Nyon]], and the part of him sticking out of the ground had become known as the '''[[Acropolex]]'''. The origins of this building were long forgotten, though legends remained claiming that it was once a capital during Cybertron's [[Golden Age]]. {{storylink|Ruins}} When Nyon was destroyed early in the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Acropolex felt the deaths of its inhabitants and mourned them. Drawn to the ruins of Nyon by the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] used the Matrix to call out for Acropolex, causing him to fully awaken and transform to robot mode. Prime announced to his shocked allies that the giant was no longer "Acropolex", ruin of a forgotten age, but "Metroplex", the symbol of a better future. {{storylink|Rise}} Metroplex chose to help the survivors of the attack on Nyon before he could aid the Autobots, but told Optimus Prime that he would answer any call the Autobot leader would make. He claimed to have known someone much like Optimus Prime in the past, as history repeats itself and always someone will be there to fight the chaos. {{storylink|Broadcast}} Metroplex arrived during the battle of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to take out Megatron's [[vamparc ribbon|vamparc annihilator]] which was pinning down the Autobots. He managed to smash the cannon, the [[Citadel]] and every Decepticon that went in his path. After the battle, he became Iacon's new capital by transforming into city mode over the ruins of the Citadel. {{storylink|Endgame}} As the capital, he served as the main Autobot headquarters for a while before departing the planet on a mysterious mission. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}

During his journey, Metroplex had to make several stops to refuel on energon-rich planetoids due to the energy-consumptive nature of his internal space bridge. As he lay dormant on one such planetoid, slowly absorbing the nearby pseudo-energon, he was tracked down by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], one of the Decepticons still searching for him on behalf of Megatron. However, Thundercracker realized that letting the Decepticons have Metroplex would only lead to harm and departed without reporting his finding, creating a sonic boom that splashed energon all over the sleeping giant in the process. Thus refueled, Metroplex awoke and teleported away to continue with his mission. {{storylink|The Hunting Party (IDW)|The Hunting Party}}

[[File:SpotlightMetroplex-Metroplex.jpg|left|thumb|400px|He. Is. Metroplex.]]

Some four million years after leaving Cybertron, Metroplex had been charged with protecting an unidentified object of great value on the planet [[Salvvatan VIII]]. He remained hidden in plain sight in alternate mode, posing as merely another section of a sprawling mechanical complex on the planet's surface. His proximity to [[Orvus Base]], the Autobot research facility orbiting [[Salvvatan VI]], seems to be too convenient to be a coincidence, but any direct connection between Orvus Base and Metroplex or whatever he was guarding was unknown.

Metroplex's cover was compromised when Orvus Base was attacked by the devastatingly powerful Decepticon known as [[Sixshot]]. Nearly the entire crew was wiped out, except for six [[Throttlebot]]s who escaped to Salvvatan VIII, with Sixshot hot on their heels. Their running battle at the complex led the combatants to Metroplex's hiding spot, and a sharp turn sent [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] and Sixshot through Metroplex's outermost wall. His defensive perimeter breached, Metroplex transformed to robot mode, taking the opportunity to squash Sixshot under his boot in the process. With his position compromised, Metroplex's first priority was immediate relocation of himself and, presumably, the object he protected. He directed the Throttlebots to where they could find an escape shuttle and medical supplies before transforming into a space-faring mode and rocketing out into the cosmos. {{storylink|Spotlight: Metroplex}}

[[File:IronInTheBlood-Metroplex.jpg|thumb|200px|]]

Metroplex returned to Cybertron, where he served as a base of operations for Alpha Trion while he began his endeavours to restore the damaged planet to habitability. Despite his prodigious strength and size, Metroplex was of little use in battle against the [[Insecticon swarm]] that had overrun Cybertron (the swarm was simply too great in size, and would eat their way inside his systems before he could destroy them all), so instead, Alpha Trion resurrected the deceased [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] to carry out the task. Once Ironhide had reduced the swarm's numbers to a mere two hundred, Alpha Trion had Metroplex transform to robot mode and crush the remaining Insecticons beneath his massive palms. Subsequently, Alpha Trion and Metroplex left Cybertron for parts unknown, off to put into motion the next move in the great, enigmatic game Alpha Trion was playing. {{storylink|Any Old Iron}}
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==Games==
===Transformers G1: Awakening===
{{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
{{charstubfiction}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Metroplex toy.jpg|400px|thumb|Yeah, I saw ''Big'' and I went against it.]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Autobot City, 1986/2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-70'''
**''Accessories:'' Scamper, Scamper's arms/cannons (x2), Scamper's small laser pistol, Slammer, Slammer's turret, Sixgun's body/tower, Sixgun's chestplate/tower top, 2 red cannons/Sixgun's legs, 2 black cannons/Sixgun's arms, Sixgun's laser pistol, double-barreled cannon, rear tower, shoulder antenna, 2 fists, 2 kneecaps, 3 missiles

: Metroplex transforms from a large robot to a multi-leveled "city" mainly for use with the smaller ''Generation 1'' toys. This mode includes a service bay with launching mechanism, a helipad, and "parking" for four vehicles in whatever his legs fold out to be. He also has a third mobile battle station mode; a more compact wheeled form that incorporates his many weapons. Additionally, his weapons are all moulded with universal-sized pegs that allow them to attached in several different configurations and locations (for example, in the otherwise-pointless holes in his kneecaps in city mode). Metroplex came with [[Six-Gun]], [[Slammer]], and [[Scamper]]; the first two formed various parts of Metroplex's alternate modes. Metroplex's kneecaps also connect in various places in slots on his legs, both in mobile mode, and in city mode on the opposite side (near the knee joint).

:Metroplex was apparently designed as part of the aborted [[Diaclone]] line, ''Jizai Gattai'' ("[[Free-Combination|Free Combination]]"), given the high degree of interactivity he has with other toys confirmed as part of it—namely, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. Each of the smaller "limb" robot from these four groups (and those that came after using their basic design, like the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]]) can plug into ports in Metroplex's shoulders and knees in robot mode, while the base modes of the four leaders—[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]—can connect to him in city mode. While the former feature was included in the Hasbro instructions, the latter was omitted. The peg-size of Metroplex's weapons also allows them to be wielded by the leaders and super-robots these teams create. This interactivity was played up greatly for his Japanese release, where he was part of the ''[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]'' sub-line.

: As a third-year piece, Metroplex was one of several items to undergo "materials changing". Initial versions of Metroplex used rubber tires, and the fronts of his upper legs were fully-chromed silver. After a time, though, the tires were replaced with single-piece hard-plastic tires, and his legs changed to white plastic with a silver factory-applied sticker at the top. However, the plastic tire version also possessed a waist reinforced with two screw points instead of one, in an effort to prevent Metroplex literally snapping in half as so many of the original versions did due to a weak spot on the waist.

: Metroplex suffers from a large number of weak and breakable points. Apart from the aforementioned waist, the launcher inside his chest, the peg on his back, his extendable shoulder antenna, Scamper's shoulder hinges and Scamper's arm pegs are all very fragile and break or fail in various ways.

: This mold was also used to make [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]], with some retooling for ramps compatible with the various Micromaster/Micro Transformer bases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Metroplex/metroplex.htm More information on Metroplex at TFU.info]

===Transform Jr===
[[File:Metroplex junior.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Metroflex''' (1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-70'''
**''Accessories:'' Black gun

:The ''[[Transform Jr]]'' version of Metroplex shrinks and simplifies the original toy, omitting his city mode, all of his partners, his antennae, and his entire armament save for one black rifle. Toy be ''plaaaaain''.
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===Encore===
*'''Metroflex''' (2008)
**''Encore number:'' '''12'''

:In September 2008, Metroplex was reissued in Japan in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Transformers Encore|Encore]] line. This version features a minor retool to allow Slammer's gun turret to become the top of a building in city mode. The Encore version also has the chromed upper thighs and rubber wheels of the initial 1986 Hasbro releases.
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===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-MetroplexTitanClass.jpg|thumb|300px|He really wants your Money. Big time.]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG23'''
:Jesus Christ, dudes.

:The centerpiece of Hasbro's '[[Thrilling 30]]' anniversary campaign, Metroplex stands 24 inches tall in robot mode, snatching the title of "tallest Transformers toy ever produced" from the original [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] toy by a two inch margin. His packaging is a wonderful testament to this fact, sporting numerous "Over 2 ft. tall!" call-outs, a measuring scale down its edge, and the statement of "BIGGEST EVER!" in huge letters. Like his original incarnation, he can assume rolling battle station and city alternate modes, and is scaled to interact with any [[Legends Class]] and [[Cyberverse]] sized toys, such as the Scamper figure packaged with him. Additionally, the concurrently released ''Generations'' Legends class two-packs are specifically intended to complement his [[play pattern]]. He boasts voice clips and lights, including light-up pupils which can be 'posed' to look in different directions. His head features a flip-down visor to emulate his 80s cartoon appearance, while his body has the many ramps, repair bays, and launch pads one would expect of a city-bot.

*'''San Diego Comic-con Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)

:A limited edition version of Titan Class Metroplex numbered 1 of 30 in the Thrilling 30 line was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. This version differs from the retail release with vacuum metallized face and thighs similar to the first release G1 Metroplex. This release also features metallic stickers and 12 red and purple [[Decoy]]'s based on the 2013 series 2 wave 5 and 6 Generations deluxe class figures.

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Tfgum metroplex.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Metroflex''' (1986)
**''Accessories:'' 2 red cannons, 2 black cannons, double-barreled cannon, rear tower, 2 shoulder antennae, 2 fists, 2 kneecaps

:A snap-together model kit of Metroplex was available as part of the fifth wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' [[candy toy]] series. A much-shrunken version of the original Metroplex toy, the kit can only transform into battle station mode, and does not come with any of Metroplex's partners, but does retain some of the features of the larger figure, such as the opening garage door and flip-down missile rack. Moulded from black, red and grey plastic, Metroplex has stickers for detail rather than paint operations, and came with a stick of gum.
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===Transformers Ramune===
[[File:Metroplex keshigomu.jpg|thumb|300px]]
* '''Metroflex''' (1986)

: While no figure of Metroplex was released by Hasbro as part of their [[1987]] [[Decoy]] promotion, a soft rubber figure crafted in his image was released as part of the second series of wave of figures released by [[Kabaya]] exclusively in [[Japan]] as part of the ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' line. Like the other figures in this series, Metroplex was sold in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] box and was available in red, blue and yellow colors. Unusually, the figure was based more upon preproduction artwork for the Metroplex toy than on the character's finalized appearance, lacking the distinctive shoulder and "ear" antennae that give Metroplex his unique silhouette and instead sporting an over-the-shoulder double-barreled cannon.

===Forms Robo===
* '''Metroflex''' (1987)

: Metroplex was also part of the small ''[[Forms Robo]]'' collection of larger "Decoy"-style figures, with this version of the character standing at around twice the height of a regular Decoy. Like the other figures in this wave, Metroplex was packaged in an individual baggie and was available in red, blue, green and yellow versions.
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===Soft Robo===
[[File:Metroplex soft robo.jpg|300px|thumb]]
* '''Metroflex''' (1987)

:This large, vinyl figurine of Metroplex was packaged with an Autobot [[insignia]] badge.

* '''Water Gun Set''' (1987)

:The large vinyl figure of Metroplex was also available in a "VS" figurine set, along with a Decepticon insignia badge, a water pistol and two randomly-packed peach-colored Autobot [[Decoy]]s. The text below VS states that it is "Exciting".
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===Collegeville Costumes===
[[File:Metroplex halloween costume.jpg|thumb|Eeeeeiiigh!]]
* '''Metroplex Halloween costume''' (1986)

:Given the small number of ''Transformers'' costumes produced by [[Collegeville Costumes]], it was perhaps an odd choice to base one on a comparatively lesser-known character like Metroplex. Nonetheless, this two-piece costume adhered to the crappy time-worn tradition of consisting of a sculpted thin plastic mask held over the wearer's face with elastic, and a smock with a picture of Metroplex and his name on it.
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[[File:Metroplex mask.jpg|thumb|[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)#Quotes|GIVE ME YOUR FACE.]]]]
* '''Metroplex mask''' (1986)

: Collegeville evidently liked Metroplex, as they also immortalized him in their line of ''Transformers'' masks. Made from flat styrofoam, the mask featured a hinge that allowed the wearer to lift it up and down, transforming from kid to robot in the blink of an eye!

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===Super Collection Figure===
* '''Metroflex''' (2001)
[[File:HOC Metroplex.jpg|250px|thumb|]]

: Metroplex was the "Build-A-Figure" in fourth wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' line of non-transformable PVC figurines. Available in eight out of every ten cases, Metroplex was divided into six parts, each one packaged mostly with one of the silver metallic "pewter" versions of the other six figurines in the line. His head and guns came with Ultra Magnus, his body with Arcee and Daniel, his left arm with Optimus Prime, his right arm with Megatron, his left leg with [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and his right leg with Rodimus Prime. Metroplex's parts were available in two versions, at an equal ratio: full-color and clear plastic, making two versions of the figure to collect.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/HoCMetroplex/metroplex.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Metroflex at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearMetroflex/metroflex.htm More information on clear Metroflex at TFU.info]''

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

:''Super Collection Figure'' Metroplex was later made available as part of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, again packaged as a "Build-A-Figure" for the line's fifth wave. As the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' figures did not feature variants and were not blindpacked, it was a lot easier to assemble a Metroplex figure; the head and guns came with Optimus Prime, his body with [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], his left arm with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], his right arm with Megatron and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], his left leg with Starscream and his right leg with [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]].

:Like all of the initial releases of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line, Metroplex's parts were cast in a transparent plastic with the colour based upon their faction (blue in Metroplex's case). He was almost completely painted, leaving his eyes and the back of his head unpainted for a [[light-piping]] effect.
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===MyClone===
[[File:Myclone metroplex.jpg|100px|thumb]]
*'''Metroplex''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF015'''
**''Accessories:'' White display stand
:Released in the third wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this adorable little Metroplex comes with a hexagonal white display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/MyCloneMetroflex/metroflex.htm More information on ''MyClone'' Metroplex at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:G1 Autobot City.JPG|thumb|250px|Of course, if you look closely, he's sort of magically floating ''above'' the city, but hey, points for trying!]]
[[File:Metroplex character models.jpg|thumb|250px|Metroplex is on the right, and his grandpa is on the left.]]
*Metroplex's relationship to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the cartoon series]] is ill-defined at best. He is not actually mentioned by name in the movie, while ''[[Five Faces of Darkness]]'' uses the terms "Autobot City" and "Metroplex" interchangeably, suggesting they are the same thing. The confusion seems to originate with the design history behind Autobot City: designer [[Floro Dery]] has described how he created [http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/04/ark-addendum-autobot-city-concept-art.html his own concept for the city], but was then instructed to redesign it, adding elements of the Metroplex toy (evidenced in the film itself by the city's shift from orange to white as it transforms and the appearance of a turret that is quite blatantly [[Slammer]]). The series would very rarely show Metroplex and Autobot City onscreen at the same time, using only one or the other as the episode demanded; the closest it would usually come to unifying the two would be to show the occasional leftover orange building remaining at Metroplex's feet when he transforms to robot mode. The episode "[[Thief in the Night]]" offered the best answer to the conundrum, by clearly presenting Metroplex to be a smaller sub-section of the city (see right).
*''Scramble City'' features a different [[character model]] for Metroplex compared to the one used for his appearances in the Generation 1 cartoon. The ''Scramble City'' model is more [[show-accuracy|toy-accurate]], featuring individual eyes, more robo-wrinkles and "stubble."
*"Fortress Maximus" was likely a considered name for Metroplex. The [[Transformers: The Movie (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic adaptation]] of the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 Movie]] even refers to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] as "Fortress Maximus" in a caption.
*The Japanese book [[Transformers Generations]] contains concept art for an unmade [[Action Master]] version of Metroplex.
*In ''[[Transformers The Game]]'', the video game tie-in for the [[Transformers (film)|2007 movie]], a [[Tranquility Mall|suburban mall]] was called the Metroplex Mall as an homage to the character.
*Unusually for the G1 cartoon, Metroplex retains his red optics. This is in contrast to the cartoon's typical practice of colouring Autobot optics blue and Decepticon optics red.
* No instructions show this, but in a bizarre case of convergent engineering, Grandus in transport mode can combine with Metroplex in transport mode via the pegs on the former's shoulders, and the fist holes on the latter. ''[[Free-Combination|Jizai Gattai]]'' indeed.
* The tower formed with Slammer boasts a peak that is ''very'' similar to the Scramble City connection pieces sported by all smaller limb pieces, but is too large to be used in the same manner.
* In issue 8 of the Dreamwave [[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]] comic, there is a statue of what looks like Metroplex carrying Cybertron on his shoulders.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Metroflex''' (メトロフレックス ''Metorofurekkusu'')
*''English:'' '''Philip''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''French:'' '''Métroplex''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Guardian'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dà Dū-hùei''' (Taiwan, 大都會, "Grand Metropolis"), '''Mǒng Dà Shùai''' (China, 猛大帅, "Fierce Grand Marshal")

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

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Transformers: Platinum Edition

2013-07-11T12:27:17Z

DELTAprime: /* Toyline */

'''''Transformers: Platinum Edition''''' is a collector-orientated toyline, which began in [[2013]]. It is comprised entirely of [[retool]]s and [[redeco]]es of existing molds as [[Aligned continuity family]] characters, which are presented in premium packaging.

==Toyline==
'''Amazon/BigBadToyStore shared exclusive toys'''
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Year of the Snake Optimus Prime]] (redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Super Class Optimus Prime]])
*[[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Year of the Snake Omega Supreme]] (retool/redeco of ''Energon'' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Supreme Class Omega Supreme]])
* [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] reissue, includes:
:*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
:*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
:*[[Tantrum|Torox]]
:*[[Headstrong|Headstrong]]
:*[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]

'''Unknown release'''
* [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Ultra Magnus]] (retool/redeco of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Weaponizer|Weaponizer Class Optimus Prime]])
* [[Grimlock (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]] vs [[Bruticus (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Decepticon Bruticus]] (redecos of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] and [[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Bruticus]])
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Transformers: Prime (cartoon)

2013-04-04T13:51:27Z

DELTAprime: /* Home video releases */

{{Nav-Prime}}

[[Image:TransformersPrimePremierePoster.jpg|thumb|300px|We finally have toys... we think.]]
[[Image:Beasthunters-logo1.png|300px|right]]
'''''Transformers: Prime''''' is a multiple Daytime Emmy Award-winning [[computer-generated imagery|computer-animated]] television series that premiered on [[The Hub]] on [[November 26]], [[2010]] with a five-part mini-series, which was followed by a season of another 21 episodes beginning on [[February 11]], [[2011]]. Season 2 began screening [[February 18]], [[2012]], and a third season of thirteen episodes with the subtitle ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' will begin screening on [[March 22]], [[2013]]. ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising]]'', a TV movie, will conclude the show in late 2013.

The Canadian broadcast of the series has been undertaken by Corus Entertainment, and the show is currently airing on Teletoon.<ref>[http://www.cartoonbrew.com/biz/hasbro-studios-and-corus-entertainments-kids-networks-reach-broad-animation-and-live-action-programming-agreement.html Hasbro Studios and Corus Entertainment’s Kids Networks Reach Broad Animation and Live-Action Programming Agreement]</ref>

The series premiered in the UK on [[September 5]], 2011 on [[Cartoon Network]]'s "[[Action Heroes]]" block. It began airing in Japan on [[April 7]], 2012 on [[TV Aichi]].

==Story==

[[Team Prime]] lives on [[Earth]] as a pre-emptive measure against the return of the [[Decepticon]]s. [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|Autobot Central Command]] is located in a converted [[missile]] silo in [[Nevada]] which was provided by the [[United States of America|United States]] government, with whom the Autobots have formed an alliance. However, the presence of [[Transformer]]s on Earth is not generally known among the civilian population. The Autobots have taken [[Jack Darby|three]] [[Miko Nakadai|human]] [[Raf Esquivel|teens]] under their protection after their association with the Autobots put them in danger from the Decepticons.

[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] returns having discovered [[Dark Energon]], which grants him rule of life itself, but is injured, with [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] taking command in his absence. In addition to the Decepticons, the Autobots also contend with the human terrorist organization, [[MECH]].

==Cast==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
;Main Cast
* [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Sumalee Montano]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
* [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]
* [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] ([[James Horan]])
* [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] ([[Nolan North]])
* [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Michael Ironside]])

;Others
* [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]] ([[George Takei]])
* [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Dwayne Johnson]]/[[Billy Brown]])
* [[Tailgate (Prime)|Tailgate]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Seaspray (Prime)|Seaspray]]

|c2=
;Main Cast
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] ([[Daran Norris]])
*[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] ([[Adam Baldwin]])
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] ([[Gina Torres]])
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] ([[Tony Todd]])
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] ([[David Sobolov]])

;Others
*[[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Hardshell]] ([[David Kaye]])
*[[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] ([[Richard Green]])
*[[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])

;Troopers
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]]
*[[Decepticon Miner]]s
*[[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]]

|c3=
;Main Cast
* [[Jack Darby]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Miko Nakadai]] ([[Tania Gunadi]])
* [[Raf Esquivel]] ([[Andy Pessoa]])
* [[William Fowler]] ([[Ernie Hudson]])

;Others
* [[Silas]] ([[Clancy Brown]])
* [[June Darby]] ([[Markie Post]])
* [[Sierra]] ([[Alexandra Krosney]])
* [[Vince]] ([[Brad Raider]])
* [[Bryce|General Bryce]] ([[Robert Forster]])
* [[Vogel]] ([[John DiMaggio]])

|c4=
* [[Unicron]] ([[John Noble]])
* [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]]/[[Clancy Brown]])
* [[Trypticon (WFC)|''Nemesis'']] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Terrorcon (Prime)|Terrorcons]]

|h5=[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]]|c5=
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] ([[Peter Mensah]])
|nonumbering=true}}

[[Gregg Berger]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/gregg-berger-to-voice-a-character-in-transformers-prime-175597/</ref> will be voicing a character.

==Episodes==
{{see|List of Prime episodes}}
===Season 1===
{{collist|3|
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 1]]
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 2]]
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 3]]
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 4]]
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 5]]
#[[Masters & Students]]
#[[Scrapheap (episode)|Scrapheap]]
#[[Con Job]]
#[[Convoy (episode)|Convoy]]
#[[Deus ex Machina]]
#[[Speed Metal]]
#[[Predatory]]
#[[Sick Mind]]
#[[Out of His Head]]
#[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]
#[[Operation: Breakdown]]
#[[Crisscross]]
#[[Metal Attraction]]
#[[Rock Bottom]]
#[[Partners]]
#[[T.M.I.]]
#[[Stronger, Faster]]
#[[One Shall Fall]]
#[[One Shall Rise, Part 1]]
#[[One Shall Rise, Part 2]]
#[[One Shall Rise, Part 3]]
}}

===Season 2===
{{collist|3|
#[[Orion Pax, Part 1]]
#[[Orion Pax, Part 2]]
#[[Orion Pax, Part 3]]
#[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 1]]
#[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 2]]
#[[Loose Cannons]]
#[[Crossfire]]
#[[Nemesis Prime (episode)|Nemesis Prime]]
#[[Grill]]
#[[Armada (episode)|Armada]]
#[[Flying Mind]]
#[[Tunnel Vision]]
#[[Triangulation]]
#[[Triage]]
#[[Toxicity]]
#[[Hurt]]
#[[Out of the Past]]
#[[New Recruit]]
#[[The Human Factor]]
#[[Legacy]]
#[[Alpha/Omega]]
#[[Hard Knocks]]
#[[Inside Job]]
#[[Patch (episode)|Patch]]
#[[Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration]]
#[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]
}}
===Season 3: Beast Hunters===
#[[Darkmount, NV]]
#[[Scattered]]
#[[Prey]]
#[[Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion]]

==Production==
[[Image:TFP montage poster.jpg|thumb|GET OFF MY FACE!!!]]
After the [[live-action film series]], screenwriters [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] signed to become show runners with [[Jeff Kline]] and [[Duane Capizzi]] of The Hub's ''Transformers'' cartoon, explaining the TV show would not have the constraints of a two-hour film in delving into the mythology.<ref name="botcon2011">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2011-transformers-prime-panel-172315/ TFW coverage of Hasbro Studios panel at BotCon 2011]</ref> (Orci's employees [[Steven Puri]] and [[Mandy Safavi]] were also credited as producers.)<ref name="castcrewlist">[http://tformers.com/transformers-exclusive-transformers-prime-voice-cast-revealed-which-includes-the-rock/14278/news.html TFormers cast and crew announcement] including Dwayne Johnson exclusive.</ref> The show runners were given the "[[Binder of Revelation]]", a near 400-page [[production bible]] that [[Hasbro]] had been working on since the movies, that combined elements of the most popular [[continuity|continuities]].<ref>[http://collider.com/roberto-orci-jeff-kline-interview-transformers-prime/75039/ Collider transcript]</ref> The show's title was based on the desire to create a master continuity and a literal [[Wikipedia:Earth Prime|Prime continuity]].<ref name="botcon2011"/> Whereas the movies were about a [[Sam Witwicky|boy]] and his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|car]], the dynamic between the kids and the robots on the show was meant to be more like ''[[Wikipedia:The Iron Giant|The Iron Giant]]''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Pb3MeUDdY Roundtable interview with ''Prime'' staff at BotCon 2011]</ref>

The writing staff was headed by Capizzi, with [[Marsha Griffin]] as the story editor. The staff consists of [[Nicole Dubuc]], [[Joseph Kuhr]] and [[Steven Melching]]. Kline said they wanted the show to be very cinematic, with tension, suspense and danger (as marked by Cliffjumper's death in the pilot) as children are more media savvy than they were in the past. Regardless, they had to be considerate as the show still had a broad audience.<ref>[http://parrygamepreserve.com/newsDetail.php?jID=1642 PGP January 2011 Q&A]</ref> As part of the [[aligned continuity family]] with ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)| War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]]'', the producers strove to maintain many of the common elements (eg. Optimus and Megatron's past friendship, Dark Energon's origins as [[Unicron]]'s spawn, [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] sharing his film counterpart's backstory), but were allowed contradictions if it served the storytelling. By using the mammoth story bible, the writers could plan events years in advance. The large number of episodes per season meant they could pace and establish characters during season 1 slowly, while saving the more momentous, less stand alone episodes that delved into the backstory for season 2. Some of the plot ideas (namely the [[Terrorcon (Prime)|zombie robots]]) were based on stories they came up with when playing with the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toys]] as kids.<ref name="botcon2011"/> [[Bob Skir]] has written some episodes.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/9248/20/ Allspark.com coverage of Shout and Hasbro's "Evolution of Transformers Animation" panel at 2011's Comic-Con.]</ref>

Designers include [[Christophe Vacher]] (colors), [[Vince Toyama]] and [[Jevon Bue]] (backgrounds) and [[Jose Lopez]] (lead character designer). Vacher wanted to do something different from traditional animation and saw something edgy about ''Prime''.<ref name="botcon2011"/> According to [[Ken Christiansen]], the show's characters were formed by [[Hasbro Studios]] hiring freelance conceptual artists like himself. The submitted artwork was given Lopez's staff to be examined, and they incorporated the ideas they liked best.<ref>[http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/me-and-transformers-prime.html August 2010 blog post by Ken Christiansen]</ref> Other concept artists include [[Augusto Barranco]] and [[Walter Gatus]].

Supervising director [[Dave Hartman]] headed a team including [[Todd Waterman]], [[Shaunt Nigoghossian]], [[Vinton Heuck]] and [[Kirk Van Wormer]]. [[Polygon Pictures]] provided the [[computer-generated imagery|CG animation]], for which [[Digitalscape]] performed a recruitment drive for before the show began production.<ref>[http://www.dsp.co.jp/pr/contents/000178.html Announcement on Digitalscape, also asking for job applicants.]</ref> Lopez said the animation would be a "groundbreaking mix of 2D animation and CGI".<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/san-diego-comic-con-33/jose-lopez-breaks-the-silence-talks-about-transformers-prime-at-san-diego-comic-con-2010-170217/ Jose Lopez speaks about Prime's animation style]</ref> Each character has three CG models: the robot mode, their alternate mode, and one for the transformation.<ref>[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=29224 Cybertron.ca January 2011 Q&A]</ref> Lopez said the designs were personality driven, and that the 3D animation allowed them to go "crazy" with the transformation schemes. In contrast, the characters were given realistic textures,<ref>[http://www.asmzine.com/geekly-rewind/2011/02/07/hasbro-transformers-qa-bonus-round-answer/ ASM Geekly Rewind January 2011 Q&A]</ref> and are subject to battle damage during episodes.<ref name="botcon">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/botcon-2010-transformers-prime-panel-coverage-170054/ Botcon 2010 Transformers Prime Panel Coverage]</ref> A show on the level of ''Prime'' would take two years to produce, but the animators only had ten months. Five episodes are animated at a time (hence the monthly gaps during the first season).<ref name="botcon2011"/>

The staff had three years of story planned, but while writing it became clear that the escalating storylines made it impossible to maintain self-contained episodes and they burned through those planned three years within the second season. The idea of incorporating Beasts into the third season was a late idea.<ref>[http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/10/25/transformers-prime-producer-talks-beasts-mythology-michael-bay/ ‘Transformers: Prime’ producer talks Beasts, mythology, Michael Bay]</ref>

[[Susan Blu]] was the casting director, but was replaced as voice director by [[Jamie Simone]] following a death in her family.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-sdcc-2010-the-hub-transformers-panel-1st-looks-at-prime-designs/13975/news.html Tformers.com's coverage of the SDCC Transformers Prime panel, July 22, 2010.]</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] composed the show's [[theme song]] and background music. [[Matthew Margeson]] served as music arranger.

==Awards and nominations==
===2011 Daytime Emmy Awards===
*Outstanding Performer In An Animated Program - [[Peter Cullen]] as [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]
*Outstanding Directing In An Animated Program - [[Dave Hartman|David Hartman]], Supervising Director; [[Shaunt Nigoghossian]]; [[Todd Waterman]]; [[Vinton Heuck]]; [[Susan Blu]], Voice Director
*Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - [[Vince Toyama]], Background Designer '''(WINNER)'''
*Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - [[Christophe Vacher]], Colour Designer '''(WINNER)'''
*Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction And Composition - [[Brian Tyler]]
*Outstanding Writing In Animation - [[Duane Capizzi]], Writer/Producer; [[Steven Melching]]; [[Nicole Dubuc]]; [[Joseph Kuhr]]; [[Marsha Griffin]]

===2012 Daytime Emmy Awards===
*Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing (Animation) - Robbi Smith, Dialogue Editor, Robert Poole II, Sound Effects Editor, Roy Braverman, Foley Editor
*Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing (Animation) - Ray Leonard, Re-Recording Mixer, Mike Bieriger, Re-Recording Mixer
*Outstanding Special Class Animated Program - [[Roberto Orci]], [[Stephen J. Davis|Stephen Davis]], [[Shuzo Shiota]], [[Alex Kurtzman]], [[Jeff Kline]], [[Duane Capizzi]], [[Mandy Safavi]], [[Rafael Ruthchild]], [[Shinji Santoh]], [[Meiko Sato]], [[Therese Trujillo]] '''(WINNER)'''
*Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program - [[Dave Hartman|David Hartman]], [[Vinton Heuck]], [[Shaunt Nigoghossian]], [[Todd Waterman]], [[Jamie Simone]]
*Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - [[Christophe Vacher]] '''(WINNER)'''<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-prime-wins-one-daytime-emmy-award-also-nominated-in-four-other-categories/24811/ Hub Press Release for 2012 Daytime Emmy Nominations] </ref>

==Japanese release==
[[Image:JapPrimeCartoonLogo01.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]

'''''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime''''' (超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマープライム ''Chō Robot Seimeitai Transformers Prime'') began airing in Japan on [[TV Tokyo]] affiliate [[TV Aichi]], beginning [[April 7]], 2012, with an 8am Saturday morning timeslot (the same channel and timeslot as the previous two ''Transformers'' cartoons to air in Japan). It ended its 52 episode run on [[March 30]], 2013.

To reflect Takara's unique marketing strategy for the toyline—the prominent gimmick of the non-show [[Arms Micron]]s—the series included CGI-animated cartoon shorts starring those little robots, called "[[Arms Micron Theater]]", at the end of every episode. The shorts centered around the Arms Microns maintaining an undercover presence amongst the Autobots, who are not even aware that their weapons are alive.

Another additional segment titled "[[From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division]]", hosted by the popular J-pop idol group, [[Tokyo Girls' Style]], was also tacked onto each episode. These segments featured the idol girls interacting with [[Vector Sigma]] in order to relay important facts about the ''Transformers'' franchise to the audience.

Due to the longer [[title sequence]] and end credits, as well as the two additional bonus segments, each episode had approximately three minutes of content removed for time constraints. Many of these edits were to reduce environment pans or establishing shots. However, as the show was reworked to appeal to a younger audience (as all Western ''Transformers'' cartoons are when localized for Japan), the violence during the fight sequences was edited for content.

Like all Japanese dubs of Western ''Transformers'' cartoons, transformation commands were added, such as shouting "Transform!" Additionally, whenever a character popped their weapon out of their hands/arms, they screamed "Arms Up!" Text was overlayed on the screen whenever a character first appeared in each episode, providing their name and function. In addition, promotional text for various ''Transformers''-specific campaigns from TakaraTomy scrolled by over the episode as things were happening, which could be kind of... distracting.

Like the dubs of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', ''Beast Wars Metals'', ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars Returns]]'' and ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'', the localization of ''Prime'' was headed up by [[Yoshikazu Iwanami]]. As is his way, Yoshikazu had the humor ratcheted up considerably. Self-aware, Fourth Wall-breaking jokes were added. An example occurs as early as the end of "[[Darkness Rising, Part 2]]", when the manipulator arm turns into a spider-like creature and starts crawling around. In the dub, Ratchet thinks he hears the audience telling him to watch his back, but brushes their concerns off as unimportant.

Characters were also fundamentally altered to be more humorously quirky. [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]], for example, was changed into something of a female Pepe Le Pew; boy-crazy and insanely amorous in her pursuit of [[Jack Darby|Jack]]. As with Yoshikazu's previous efforts, adlibbing was utilized extensively to soften tension and suspense; the characters talk ''a lot''.

The Japanese version of ''Prime'' only ran for 52 episodes (the first two seasons of the original English language version). "[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]" was edited and reworked to function as a series finale. This mainly involved rescripting the ending and cutting the cliffhanger so as to give the show a more positive, "happy" send off.

The ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' era of the ''Prime'' franchise was rebranded by TakaraTomy as a new franchise, '''''Transformers Go!''''' (トランスフォーマーGo!（ゴウ）). While the ''Beast Hunters'' toys are being marketed and sold in Japan, it is currently unknown how the remaining 13 episodes of the cartoon will be released in their country.

The [[theme song]]s are:
*OP 1: "[[FEELING]]" by [[BIGBANG]]
*ED 1: "[[I Believe in All]]" by [[CLUTCHO]]
*OP 2: "[[TRANSFORMERZ]]" by [[m-flo]]
*ED 2: "[[A Little Bit]]" by [[CLUTCHO]]
*OP 3: "TRANSFORMERZ (version 2.0)" by [[m-flo]]
*ED 3: "[[Discord (song)|Discord]]" by [[Tokyo Girls' Style]]

==Home video releases==
{{main|Transformers: Prime (cartoon)/home video}}
;United States
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Darkness Rising (2011)<ref>[http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Transformers-Prime-Darkness-Rising/15916 Press release: Transformers Prime - 'Darkness Rising', the Newest Program's Original 5-Part Mini-Series, Announced!]</ref>
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Includes 3 episodes (2011)<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/special-transformers-prime-dvd-released-at-walmart-173588/ Transformers Prime DVD released at Walmart]</ref>
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Season One (2012)<ref>[http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Transformers-Prime-Season-1-Press-Release/16300]</ref>
*''Transformers: Prime'' - One Shall Stand (2012)<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Prime-One-Shall-Stand/dp/B007RMQ4H2</ref>

;Germany
*''Transformers: Prime'' #1 - Die dunkle Macht erhebt sich (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #2 - Meister und Schüler (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #3 - Nur dieses eine Mal (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #4 - Die vierte Dimension (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #5 - Metallische Anziehung (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #6 - Die Prophezeiung (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' Staffel 1 (2012)

;Australia
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 1: Darkness Rising (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 2: Unfamiliar Enemies (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 3: Alien Threat (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 4: Strength in Numbers (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 5: One Shall Fall, One Shall Rise (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Season 2, Volume 1: Orion Pax (2013) <ref>http://www.madman.com.au/series/home/17523</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Transformers Prime: Music from the Animated Series}}

==Notes==
*Unlike most ''Transformers'' shows, episodes do not have an episode title card. Episode titles are from [[The Hub]] website.
*The series has also been advertised as '''''Transformers: Prime - The Animated Series'''''.
*The show was said to be "rightfully huge" at the [[BotCon 2010]] panel.<ref name="tformersbotcon10">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=13779 BotCon 2010 - Hasbro Studios Panel - Bucket Head is Back!]</ref> Later, at the Hasbro designers' panel, the [[Thirteen|Thirteen original Transformers]] were described as being "rightfully huge".<ref>[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=13797 BotCon 2010 Hasbro designers' panel.]</ref>
*Executive Producer [[Jeff Kline]] confirmed they have talked about producing a theatrical ''Prime'' film.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-botcon-2011-transformers-prime-interview-with-executive-producer-jeff-kline/15863/news.html TFormers BotCon 2011 interview with Kline]</ref>
*With 65 episodes, Transformers: Prime is the second-longest run of any Transformers series after the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original series]] from the 1980s, which ran for 98 episodes.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/01/transformers-prime-cancelled-canceled-series-ending-with-season-3]</ref>

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.hubworld.com/transformers/shows/prime Hub World page]
**[http://hubforteachers.discoveryeducation.com/hub-spotlight/transformers.cfm Hub for Teachers page]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iKDbKQwKI&feature=related Behind the scenes video]

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[[Category: Prime media]]
[[Category: Television series]]

Cog (G1)

2013-04-04T13:47:56Z

DELTAprime: /* Toys */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Cog}}
{{disambig2|Fortress Maximus's drones|the homeless Transformer from the IDW comics|Gasket}}
:''Cog is an [[Autobot]] [[drone]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Cog MarvelTFUniverse.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Clockwise from left: Cog, Gasket, and Grommet. Not pictured: Widget, Doodad, and Thingamajigger.]]

'''Cog''' is the combined robotic form of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s vehicular drones, '''Gasket''' and '''Grommet'''. Cog has no independent will of his (its?) own and is completely under Maximus's control. Functioning as both mechanic and warrior, he allows Fortress Maximus to be at other places while in city mode, as well as to interact with more normally-sized beings.<ref>Fortress Maximus's bios in the [[The Transformers Universe|Marvel ''Transformers Universe'']] and [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Dreamwave ''More than Meets the Eye'']]. Remarkably, the two bios entirely agree with each other's presentation of Cog, as his drone status had already been established in Fortress Maximus's on-package bio.</ref> (Why Maximus would need this when he already has [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] is unclear.)

==Fiction==
===Marvel Generation 1 comics===
[[Image:Marvelhm01 Cog speaks.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Dammit, Max, stop doing your ventriloquist act and ''fight!'']]
[[Image:Marvelhm01 gasketandgourmet.jpg|right|125px|thumb|Dammit, Max, stop repainting your drones and ''fight!'']]

Cog was among [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s troops that ambushed [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s prisoner-of-war death march. He stood at Fortress Maximus's side as he held the troops, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, then split into his component vehicles Gasket and Grommet for the attack. Cog returned to robot mode by the time the Decepticons' battle line broke, and he counseled Fortress Maximus to finish off the fleeing Decepticons. Maximus refused, instead calling for a mutual retreat. Both Cog's vehicle modes were seen returning to the [[Manganese Mountains]] with the rescued prisoners.

[[Image:Marveluk133 cog sedition.jpg|right|240px|thumb|Dammit, Max, stop listening in on your troops complaining about how you won't fight and ''fight!'']]

Much later, after a disastrous military confrontation with the natives on planet [[Nebulos]], Cog was one of the Autobots that gathered around [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] to talk smack about Fortress Maximus's pacifist-aggressive leadership style. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Cogtoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Sit on my face and tell me that you love me."]]
* '''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, 1987)

:Cog was available as part of the Fortress Maximus set. He is formed by combining the two armored cars, Gasket and Grommet; the process involves little more than removing Gasket's arms and re-pegging them on his sides and then pegging the two vehicles together. The top of Gasket's vehicle mode is sculpted to securely fit [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] (pictured) or any other large Headmaster figure.

:Cog, Gasket and Grommet were redecoed into [[Grand Maximus]]'s [[Cog (Masterforce)|Cog, Onomisu and Koka]]. Additionally, these parts were redecoed for campaign and lucky draw prizes to accompany ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Car Robots]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], whose toy didn't include the Cog parts.

::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/FortressMaximus/fortressmaximus.htm More information on Cog (with Fortress Maximus) at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===Encore===
*'''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, 2013)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''#23'''
**''Accessories:'' Headmaster unit, Cerebros large Headmaster unit, Gasket, Grommet, Photon Rifle, Dual Laser Cannon, Cerebros's Mini Laser Rifle, Cog's Laser rifle, Radar Scope, Master Sword, Cerebros's sword.
: The first re-release of Fortress Maximus in Encore.

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Marvelhm01 gromet decepticon.jpg|right|100px|thumb|It's the wrong trousers, [[Wikipedia:Wallace and Gromit|Gromit]]! And they've gone wrong!]]
*Cog's in-story portrayal as an independent entity who conversed with Fortress Maximus is clearly at odds with all of his [[bio]]s, including the one published in a later issue of the comic. Not only that, but Cog-the-drone didn't even have a reason to ''exist'' at this point, since Maximus had not yet been enlarged to "city"-size. Whether this appearance should be considered an art error or an indication of unknown events is up to the reader.
* Cog and his components were variously miscolored in almost every appearance in the ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' book. Such art errors were ''extremely'' common in the miniseries.
* The one time any of his components was colored ''right'' was when Grommet was shown fighting alongside the [[Decepticon]]s (see right).
* Cog's speaking line makes more sense in the context of the art errors: he's colored like [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], and his advice to Fortress Maximus suits Hardhead's aggressive nature. So the most likely explanation is that he was incorrectly drawn as Cog, and [[Nelson Yomtov|the colorist]] was actually using the ''correct'' color scheme from the scripted character. This is supported by the fact that Fortress Maximus is also colored correctly—but is drawn like Hardhead!

[[Image:Marveluk130 cog dewback.jpg|right|100px|thumb|You're ''not helping,'' England.]]

* In the UK printing, someone noticed the errors and decided that the colors and script were wrong, not the line-art. So the dialogue was changed to have Cog addressing Hardhead, not Fortress Maximus. Unfortunately, not only does this negate the possibility that what appears to be Cog is actually Hardhead himself, but it also attributes the followup line ("There's been enough destruction!") to Hardhead, which does not suit his personality at all.
{{--}}

==References==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Fortress_Maximus Cog's (via Fortress Maximus's) Universe profile at NTFA.net]

[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]

Transformers: Prime (cartoon)

2013-04-04T13:33:20Z

DELTAprime: /* Home video releases */

{{Nav-Prime}}

[[Image:TransformersPrimePremierePoster.jpg|thumb|300px|We finally have toys... we think.]]
[[Image:Beasthunters-logo1.png|300px|right]]
'''''Transformers: Prime''''' is a multiple Daytime Emmy Award-winning [[computer-generated imagery|computer-animated]] television series that premiered on [[The Hub]] on [[November 26]], [[2010]] with a five-part mini-series, which was followed by a season of another 21 episodes beginning on [[February 11]], [[2011]]. Season 2 began screening [[February 18]], [[2012]], and a third season of thirteen episodes with the subtitle ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' will begin screening on [[March 22]], [[2013]]. ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising]]'', a TV movie, will conclude the show in late 2013.

The Canadian broadcast of the series has been undertaken by Corus Entertainment, and the show is currently airing on Teletoon.<ref>[http://www.cartoonbrew.com/biz/hasbro-studios-and-corus-entertainments-kids-networks-reach-broad-animation-and-live-action-programming-agreement.html Hasbro Studios and Corus Entertainment’s Kids Networks Reach Broad Animation and Live-Action Programming Agreement]</ref>

The series premiered in the UK on [[September 5]], 2011 on [[Cartoon Network]]'s "[[Action Heroes]]" block. It began airing in Japan on [[April 7]], 2012 on [[TV Aichi]].

==Story==

[[Team Prime]] lives on [[Earth]] as a pre-emptive measure against the return of the [[Decepticon]]s. [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|Autobot Central Command]] is located in a converted [[missile]] silo in [[Nevada]] which was provided by the [[United States of America|United States]] government, with whom the Autobots have formed an alliance. However, the presence of [[Transformer]]s on Earth is not generally known among the civilian population. The Autobots have taken [[Jack Darby|three]] [[Miko Nakadai|human]] [[Raf Esquivel|teens]] under their protection after their association with the Autobots put them in danger from the Decepticons.

[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] returns having discovered [[Dark Energon]], which grants him rule of life itself, but is injured, with [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] taking command in his absence. In addition to the Decepticons, the Autobots also contend with the human terrorist organization, [[MECH]].

==Cast==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
;Main Cast
* [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Sumalee Montano]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
* [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]
* [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] ([[James Horan]])
* [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] ([[Nolan North]])
* [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Michael Ironside]])

;Others
* [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]] ([[George Takei]])
* [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Dwayne Johnson]]/[[Billy Brown]])
* [[Tailgate (Prime)|Tailgate]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Seaspray (Prime)|Seaspray]]

|c2=
;Main Cast
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] ([[Daran Norris]])
*[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] ([[Adam Baldwin]])
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] ([[Gina Torres]])
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] ([[Tony Todd]])
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] ([[David Sobolov]])

;Others
*[[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Hardshell]] ([[David Kaye]])
*[[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] ([[Richard Green]])
*[[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])

;Troopers
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]]
*[[Decepticon Miner]]s
*[[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]]

|c3=
;Main Cast
* [[Jack Darby]] ([[Josh Keaton]])
* [[Miko Nakadai]] ([[Tania Gunadi]])
* [[Raf Esquivel]] ([[Andy Pessoa]])
* [[William Fowler]] ([[Ernie Hudson]])

;Others
* [[Silas]] ([[Clancy Brown]])
* [[June Darby]] ([[Markie Post]])
* [[Sierra]] ([[Alexandra Krosney]])
* [[Vince]] ([[Brad Raider]])
* [[Bryce|General Bryce]] ([[Robert Forster]])
* [[Vogel]] ([[John DiMaggio]])

|c4=
* [[Unicron]] ([[John Noble]])
* [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]]/[[Clancy Brown]])
* [[Trypticon (WFC)|''Nemesis'']] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Terrorcon (Prime)|Terrorcons]]

|h5=[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]]|c5=
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] ([[Peter Mensah]])
|nonumbering=true}}

[[Gregg Berger]]<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/gregg-berger-to-voice-a-character-in-transformers-prime-175597/</ref> will be voicing a character.

==Episodes==
{{see|List of Prime episodes}}
===Season 1===
{{collist|3|
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 1]]
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 2]]
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 3]]
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 4]]
#[[Darkness Rising, Part 5]]
#[[Masters & Students]]
#[[Scrapheap (episode)|Scrapheap]]
#[[Con Job]]
#[[Convoy (episode)|Convoy]]
#[[Deus ex Machina]]
#[[Speed Metal]]
#[[Predatory]]
#[[Sick Mind]]
#[[Out of His Head]]
#[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]
#[[Operation: Breakdown]]
#[[Crisscross]]
#[[Metal Attraction]]
#[[Rock Bottom]]
#[[Partners]]
#[[T.M.I.]]
#[[Stronger, Faster]]
#[[One Shall Fall]]
#[[One Shall Rise, Part 1]]
#[[One Shall Rise, Part 2]]
#[[One Shall Rise, Part 3]]
}}

===Season 2===
{{collist|3|
#[[Orion Pax, Part 1]]
#[[Orion Pax, Part 2]]
#[[Orion Pax, Part 3]]
#[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 1]]
#[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 2]]
#[[Loose Cannons]]
#[[Crossfire]]
#[[Nemesis Prime (episode)|Nemesis Prime]]
#[[Grill]]
#[[Armada (episode)|Armada]]
#[[Flying Mind]]
#[[Tunnel Vision]]
#[[Triangulation]]
#[[Triage]]
#[[Toxicity]]
#[[Hurt]]
#[[Out of the Past]]
#[[New Recruit]]
#[[The Human Factor]]
#[[Legacy]]
#[[Alpha/Omega]]
#[[Hard Knocks]]
#[[Inside Job]]
#[[Patch (episode)|Patch]]
#[[Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration]]
#[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]
}}
===Season 3: Beast Hunters===
#[[Darkmount, NV]]
#[[Scattered]]
#[[Prey]]
#[[Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion]]

==Production==
[[Image:TFP montage poster.jpg|thumb|GET OFF MY FACE!!!]]
After the [[live-action film series]], screenwriters [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] signed to become show runners with [[Jeff Kline]] and [[Duane Capizzi]] of The Hub's ''Transformers'' cartoon, explaining the TV show would not have the constraints of a two-hour film in delving into the mythology.<ref name="botcon2011">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2011-transformers-prime-panel-172315/ TFW coverage of Hasbro Studios panel at BotCon 2011]</ref> (Orci's employees [[Steven Puri]] and [[Mandy Safavi]] were also credited as producers.)<ref name="castcrewlist">[http://tformers.com/transformers-exclusive-transformers-prime-voice-cast-revealed-which-includes-the-rock/14278/news.html TFormers cast and crew announcement] including Dwayne Johnson exclusive.</ref> The show runners were given the "[[Binder of Revelation]]", a near 400-page [[production bible]] that [[Hasbro]] had been working on since the movies, that combined elements of the most popular [[continuity|continuities]].<ref>[http://collider.com/roberto-orci-jeff-kline-interview-transformers-prime/75039/ Collider transcript]</ref> The show's title was based on the desire to create a master continuity and a literal [[Wikipedia:Earth Prime|Prime continuity]].<ref name="botcon2011"/> Whereas the movies were about a [[Sam Witwicky|boy]] and his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|car]], the dynamic between the kids and the robots on the show was meant to be more like ''[[Wikipedia:The Iron Giant|The Iron Giant]]''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Pb3MeUDdY Roundtable interview with ''Prime'' staff at BotCon 2011]</ref>

The writing staff was headed by Capizzi, with [[Marsha Griffin]] as the story editor. The staff consists of [[Nicole Dubuc]], [[Joseph Kuhr]] and [[Steven Melching]]. Kline said they wanted the show to be very cinematic, with tension, suspense and danger (as marked by Cliffjumper's death in the pilot) as children are more media savvy than they were in the past. Regardless, they had to be considerate as the show still had a broad audience.<ref>[http://parrygamepreserve.com/newsDetail.php?jID=1642 PGP January 2011 Q&A]</ref> As part of the [[aligned continuity family]] with ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)| War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]]'', the producers strove to maintain many of the common elements (eg. Optimus and Megatron's past friendship, Dark Energon's origins as [[Unicron]]'s spawn, [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] sharing his film counterpart's backstory), but were allowed contradictions if it served the storytelling. By using the mammoth story bible, the writers could plan events years in advance. The large number of episodes per season meant they could pace and establish characters during season 1 slowly, while saving the more momentous, less stand alone episodes that delved into the backstory for season 2. Some of the plot ideas (namely the [[Terrorcon (Prime)|zombie robots]]) were based on stories they came up with when playing with the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toys]] as kids.<ref name="botcon2011"/> [[Bob Skir]] has written some episodes.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/9248/20/ Allspark.com coverage of Shout and Hasbro's "Evolution of Transformers Animation" panel at 2011's Comic-Con.]</ref>

Designers include [[Christophe Vacher]] (colors), [[Vince Toyama]] and [[Jevon Bue]] (backgrounds) and [[Jose Lopez]] (lead character designer). Vacher wanted to do something different from traditional animation and saw something edgy about ''Prime''.<ref name="botcon2011"/> According to [[Ken Christiansen]], the show's characters were formed by [[Hasbro Studios]] hiring freelance conceptual artists like himself. The submitted artwork was given Lopez's staff to be examined, and they incorporated the ideas they liked best.<ref>[http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/me-and-transformers-prime.html August 2010 blog post by Ken Christiansen]</ref> Other concept artists include [[Augusto Barranco]] and [[Walter Gatus]].

Supervising director [[Dave Hartman]] headed a team including [[Todd Waterman]], [[Shaunt Nigoghossian]], [[Vinton Heuck]] and [[Kirk Van Wormer]]. [[Polygon Pictures]] provided the [[computer-generated imagery|CG animation]], for which [[Digitalscape]] performed a recruitment drive for before the show began production.<ref>[http://www.dsp.co.jp/pr/contents/000178.html Announcement on Digitalscape, also asking for job applicants.]</ref> Lopez said the animation would be a "groundbreaking mix of 2D animation and CGI".<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/san-diego-comic-con-33/jose-lopez-breaks-the-silence-talks-about-transformers-prime-at-san-diego-comic-con-2010-170217/ Jose Lopez speaks about Prime's animation style]</ref> Each character has three CG models: the robot mode, their alternate mode, and one for the transformation.<ref>[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=29224 Cybertron.ca January 2011 Q&A]</ref> Lopez said the designs were personality driven, and that the 3D animation allowed them to go "crazy" with the transformation schemes. In contrast, the characters were given realistic textures,<ref>[http://www.asmzine.com/geekly-rewind/2011/02/07/hasbro-transformers-qa-bonus-round-answer/ ASM Geekly Rewind January 2011 Q&A]</ref> and are subject to battle damage during episodes.<ref name="botcon">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/botcon-2010-transformers-prime-panel-coverage-170054/ Botcon 2010 Transformers Prime Panel Coverage]</ref> A show on the level of ''Prime'' would take two years to produce, but the animators only had ten months. Five episodes are animated at a time (hence the monthly gaps during the first season).<ref name="botcon2011"/>

The staff had three years of story planned, but while writing it became clear that the escalating storylines made it impossible to maintain self-contained episodes and they burned through those planned three years within the second season. The idea of incorporating Beasts into the third season was a late idea.<ref>[http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/10/25/transformers-prime-producer-talks-beasts-mythology-michael-bay/ ‘Transformers: Prime’ producer talks Beasts, mythology, Michael Bay]</ref>

[[Susan Blu]] was the casting director, but was replaced as voice director by [[Jamie Simone]] following a death in her family.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-sdcc-2010-the-hub-transformers-panel-1st-looks-at-prime-designs/13975/news.html Tformers.com's coverage of the SDCC Transformers Prime panel, July 22, 2010.]</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] composed the show's [[theme song]] and background music. [[Matthew Margeson]] served as music arranger.

==Awards and nominations==
===2011 Daytime Emmy Awards===
*Outstanding Performer In An Animated Program - [[Peter Cullen]] as [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]
*Outstanding Directing In An Animated Program - [[Dave Hartman|David Hartman]], Supervising Director; [[Shaunt Nigoghossian]]; [[Todd Waterman]]; [[Vinton Heuck]]; [[Susan Blu]], Voice Director
*Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - [[Vince Toyama]], Background Designer '''(WINNER)'''
*Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - [[Christophe Vacher]], Colour Designer '''(WINNER)'''
*Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction And Composition - [[Brian Tyler]]
*Outstanding Writing In Animation - [[Duane Capizzi]], Writer/Producer; [[Steven Melching]]; [[Nicole Dubuc]]; [[Joseph Kuhr]]; [[Marsha Griffin]]

===2012 Daytime Emmy Awards===
*Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing (Animation) - Robbi Smith, Dialogue Editor, Robert Poole II, Sound Effects Editor, Roy Braverman, Foley Editor
*Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing (Animation) - Ray Leonard, Re-Recording Mixer, Mike Bieriger, Re-Recording Mixer
*Outstanding Special Class Animated Program - [[Roberto Orci]], [[Stephen J. Davis|Stephen Davis]], [[Shuzo Shiota]], [[Alex Kurtzman]], [[Jeff Kline]], [[Duane Capizzi]], [[Mandy Safavi]], [[Rafael Ruthchild]], [[Shinji Santoh]], [[Meiko Sato]], [[Therese Trujillo]] '''(WINNER)'''
*Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program - [[Dave Hartman|David Hartman]], [[Vinton Heuck]], [[Shaunt Nigoghossian]], [[Todd Waterman]], [[Jamie Simone]]
*Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation - [[Christophe Vacher]] '''(WINNER)'''<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-prime-wins-one-daytime-emmy-award-also-nominated-in-four-other-categories/24811/ Hub Press Release for 2012 Daytime Emmy Nominations] </ref>

==Japanese release==
[[Image:JapPrimeCartoonLogo01.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]

'''''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime''''' (超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマープライム ''Chō Robot Seimeitai Transformers Prime'') began airing in Japan on [[TV Tokyo]] affiliate [[TV Aichi]], beginning [[April 7]], 2012, with an 8am Saturday morning timeslot (the same channel and timeslot as the previous two ''Transformers'' cartoons to air in Japan). It ended its 52 episode run on [[March 30]], 2013.

To reflect Takara's unique marketing strategy for the toyline—the prominent gimmick of the non-show [[Arms Micron]]s—the series included CGI-animated cartoon shorts starring those little robots, called "[[Arms Micron Theater]]", at the end of every episode. The shorts centered around the Arms Microns maintaining an undercover presence amongst the Autobots, who are not even aware that their weapons are alive.

Another additional segment titled "[[From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division]]", hosted by the popular J-pop idol group, [[Tokyo Girls' Style]], was also tacked onto each episode. These segments featured the idol girls interacting with [[Vector Sigma]] in order to relay important facts about the ''Transformers'' franchise to the audience.

Due to the longer [[title sequence]] and end credits, as well as the two additional bonus segments, each episode had approximately three minutes of content removed for time constraints. Many of these edits were to reduce environment pans or establishing shots. However, as the show was reworked to appeal to a younger audience (as all Western ''Transformers'' cartoons are when localized for Japan), the violence during the fight sequences was edited for content.

Like all Japanese dubs of Western ''Transformers'' cartoons, transformation commands were added, such as shouting "Transform!" Additionally, whenever a character popped their weapon out of their hands/arms, they screamed "Arms Up!" Text was overlayed on the screen whenever a character first appeared in each episode, providing their name and function. In addition, promotional text for various ''Transformers''-specific campaigns from TakaraTomy scrolled by over the episode as things were happening, which could be kind of... distracting.

Like the dubs of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', ''Beast Wars Metals'', ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars Returns]]'' and ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'', the localization of ''Prime'' was headed up by [[Yoshikazu Iwanami]]. As is his way, Yoshikazu had the humor ratcheted up considerably. Self-aware, Fourth Wall-breaking jokes were added. An example occurs as early as the end of "[[Darkness Rising, Part 2]]", when the manipulator arm turns into a spider-like creature and starts crawling around. In the dub, Ratchet thinks he hears the audience telling him to watch his back, but brushes their concerns off as unimportant.

Characters were also fundamentally altered to be more humorously quirky. [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]], for example, was changed into something of a female Pepe Le Pew; boy-crazy and insanely amorous in her pursuit of [[Jack Darby|Jack]]. As with Yoshikazu's previous efforts, adlibbing was utilized extensively to soften tension and suspense; the characters talk ''a lot''.

The Japanese version of ''Prime'' only ran for 52 episodes (the first two seasons of the original English language version). "[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]" was edited and reworked to function as a series finale. This mainly involved rescripting the ending and cutting the cliffhanger so as to give the show a more positive, "happy" send off.

The ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' era of the ''Prime'' franchise was rebranded by TakaraTomy as a new franchise, '''''Transformers Go!''''' (トランスフォーマーGo!（ゴウ）). While the ''Beast Hunters'' toys are being marketed and sold in Japan, it is currently unknown how the remaining 13 episodes of the cartoon will be released in their country.

The [[theme song]]s are:
*OP 1: "[[FEELING]]" by [[BIGBANG]]
*ED 1: "[[I Believe in All]]" by [[CLUTCHO]]
*OP 2: "[[TRANSFORMERZ]]" by [[m-flo]]
*ED 2: "[[A Little Bit]]" by [[CLUTCHO]]
*OP 3: "TRANSFORMERZ (version 2.0)" by [[m-flo]]
*ED 3: "[[Discord (song)|Discord]]" by [[Tokyo Girls' Style]]

==Home video releases==
{{main|Transformers: Prime (cartoon)/home video}}
;United States
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Darkness Rising (2011)<ref>[http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Transformers-Prime-Darkness-Rising/15916 Press release: Transformers Prime - 'Darkness Rising', the Newest Program's Original 5-Part Mini-Series, Announced!]</ref>
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Includes 3 episodes (2011)<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/special-transformers-prime-dvd-released-at-walmart-173588/ Transformers Prime DVD released at Walmart]</ref>
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Season One (2012)<ref>[http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Transformers-Prime-Season-1-Press-Release/16300]</ref>
*''Transformers: Prime'' - One Shall Stand (2012)<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Prime-One-Shall-Stand/dp/B007RMQ4H2</ref>

;Germany
*''Transformers: Prime'' #1 - Die dunkle Macht erhebt sich (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #2 - Meister und Schüler (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #3 - Nur dieses eine Mal (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #4 - Die vierte Dimension (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #5 - Metallische Anziehung (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' #6 - Die Prophezeiung (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' Staffel 1 (2012)

;Australia
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 1: Darkness Rising (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 2: Unfamiliar Enemies (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 3: Alien Threat (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 4: Strength in Numbers (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Volume 5: One Shall Fall, One Shall Rise (2012)
*''Transformers: Prime'' - Season 2, Volume 1: Orion Pax (2013)

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Transformers Prime: Music from the Animated Series}}

==Notes==
*Unlike most ''Transformers'' shows, episodes do not have an episode title card. Episode titles are from [[The Hub]] website.
*The series has also been advertised as '''''Transformers: Prime - The Animated Series'''''.
*The show was said to be "rightfully huge" at the [[BotCon 2010]] panel.<ref name="tformersbotcon10">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=13779 BotCon 2010 - Hasbro Studios Panel - Bucket Head is Back!]</ref> Later, at the Hasbro designers' panel, the [[Thirteen|Thirteen original Transformers]] were described as being "rightfully huge".<ref>[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=13797 BotCon 2010 Hasbro designers' panel.]</ref>
*Executive Producer [[Jeff Kline]] confirmed they have talked about producing a theatrical ''Prime'' film.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-botcon-2011-transformers-prime-interview-with-executive-producer-jeff-kline/15863/news.html TFormers BotCon 2011 interview with Kline]</ref>
*With 65 episodes, Transformers: Prime is the second-longest run of any Transformers series after the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original series]] from the 1980s, which ran for 98 episodes.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/01/transformers-prime-cancelled-canceled-series-ending-with-season-3]</ref>

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.hubworld.com/transformers/shows/prime Hub World page]
**[http://hubforteachers.discoveryeducation.com/hub-spotlight/transformers.cfm Hub for Teachers page]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iKDbKQwKI&feature=related Behind the scenes video]

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