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Nemesis Star Convoy

2026-05-14T11:25:52Z

Doomdorm64: /* New Legends */

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:''Nemesis Star Convoy is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

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Formed from the union of a dead [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from a different universe and the remnant of [[Unicron#Energon cartoon|Unicron]], '''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ ''Nemeshisu Sutā Konboi'') is an [[Autobot]] nightmare made incarnate: the strongest form of their beloved leader corrupted by their darkest enemy.

[[Dark Amber Leo Prime|Wait, didn't we already do this?]]

==Ficiton==
===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Star of the Dark God, Part One}} }}

==Toys==
===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-Nemesis-Star-Convoy.jpg|thumb|350px|Darkness Boost! Ready...Fight!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''NL-03'''
:*''Accessories:'' [[Micro Trailer#Age of the Primes|Micro Trailer]], 2-part tread unit, rifle, ammo clip/Energon bullet, swivel turret/blaster, 2 shoulder turrets, hilt, red orb, [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockwave]]

:''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' Nemesis Star Convoy is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Titan Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]] in the proud tradition of black body with teal highlights and red eyes of [[Scourge (RID)|''Car Robots'' Black Convoy]].

:TakaraTomy officially opened up preorders on [[May 13]], 2026.
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[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:New Legends Decepticons]]
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Nemesis Star Convoy

2026-05-14T11:25:05Z

Doomdorm64: /* New Legends */

{{factions|decepticon|unicron}}
:''Nemesis Star Convoy is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

{{mainpic}}

Formed from the union of a dead [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from a different universe and the remnant of [[Unicron#Energon cartoon|Unicron]], '''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ ''Nemeshisu Sutā Konboi'') is an [[Autobot]] nightmare made incarnate: the strongest form of their beloved leader corrupted by their darkest enemy.

[[Dark Amber Leo Prime|Wait, didn't we already do this?]]

==Ficiton==
===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Star of the Dark God, Part One}} }}

==Toys==
===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-Nemesis-Star-Convoy.jpg|thumb|350px|Darkness Boost! Ready...Fight!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''NL-03'''
:*''Accessories:'' [[Micro Trailer#Age of the Primes|MT-13 Micro Trailer]], 2-part tread unit, rifle, ammo clip/Energon bullet, swivel turret/blaster, 2 shoulder turrets, hilt, red orb, [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockwave]]

:''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' Nemesis Star Convoy is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Titan Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]] in the proud tradition of black body with teal highlights and red eyes of [[Scourge (RID)|''Car Robots'' Black Convoy]].

:TakaraTomy officially opened up preorders on [[May 13]], 2026.
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[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:New Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]

File:Menasor studioox.jpg

2026-05-13T21:13:26Z

Doomdorm64:

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A mis-aligned [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] by [[Tsuyoshi Nonaka]] and [[Atsuhiko Sugita]] of [[Studio OX]].

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Copyright [[TakaraTomy]] and [[Studio OX]] 1986.

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Menasor (G1)

2026-05-13T21:12:52Z

Doomdorm64:

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:''Menasor is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Menasor studioox.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dennis the Menasor]]
'''Menasor''' was meant to be the ultimate Decepticon weapon, and perhaps he would have been if not for the fatal flaw in his design. His mind was designed to merge the psyches of the five [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] who compose his form. Unfortunately the great depth of resentment the four limb components feel towards [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], plus the extreme differences in attitude that makes them less a team and more a destruction derby, and of course the tiny detail that they're all psychotic, has created a primal psychological rift and left Menasor an unpredictable mass of conflicting, chaotic impulses.

Extremely powerful, highly mentally unstable, and prone to violent tantrums where he lashes out at anything in range, Menasor is not a weapon to point and fire, but a raging monster to turn loose on the battlefield and then get as far out of range as possible.

Menasor is the combined form of all five Stunticons:

*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (torso)
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (left arm)
*[[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (left leg)
*[[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] (right arm)
*[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (right leg)

In some universes, [[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]] or [[Brake-Neck (G1)|Brake-Neck]] replaces Wildrider on the team, and sometimes the "[[roller car]]" or [[Blackjack (G1)|Blackjack]] act as a sixth component forming a chestplate for the combiner.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Roger C. Carmel]] (English, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2" only), [[Regis Cordic]] (English), [[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)|[[Zhan Che]] (Chinese), [[Toni Orlandi]] (Italian, second dub), [[Edgar Wald]] (Latin American), [[Willi Röbke]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1''), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, ''The Ultimate Weapon''), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''The Ultimate Weapon''), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Cosmic Rust"), [[Jean Roche]] (European French, "Masquerade"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), Unknown actors (European French, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2", "Trans-Europe Express"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese), [[Paulo Flores]] (Portuguese, "Masquerade")}}

[[File:KtVS2 Introducing Menasor.jpg|thumb|left|Don't offend the little ones, Prime!]]
Created by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to counteract the [[Autobot]]s' rule of the road, the Stunticons were powerful in their own right, but were also equipped with a secret ability by the Decepticon leader: they were the second Decepticon combiner team, able to merge into the towering Menasor. Megatron had the Stunticons unveil their combined form to battle the Autobots' new team, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] had predicted Menasor's existence, and had given the Aerialbots the power to combine into [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. Menasor quickly took the upper hand in the fight that ensued between the two giants, his sheer aggression driving the Autobot combiner back, trapping him in a landslide. Just as Menasor was charging his opponent with intent to impale him on a factory smokestack, however, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] appeared to intercept the Stunticon gestalt's attack. Omega freed Superion, and the two Autobots overpowered Menasor, forcing him to disengage and retreat. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[File:CosmicRust Menasor holds aloft bug.jpg|thumb|By the power of bumblebees!]]
When the Autobots obtained the weather-manipulating [[Pearl of Bahoudin]], Megatron had the Stunticons merged into Menasor to reclaim the device. His heavy-handed efforts did more harm than good, however, as the Pearl was knocked free from [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]'s grasp and was swept up into a cyclone of its own making. Megatron abandoned the field of battle, leaving Menasor to menace the Autobots until the Pearl's storms wiped out all life on Earth. Bumblebee, [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] tried burying Menasor in a crevasse, but the giant's prodigious strength allowed him to tear free easily, forcing the Autobots back into a corner as he pressed his attack. Moments before the Autobots met their end, the <s>raging jackass</s> champion driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]] hopped a cliff in his specially-designed car, launching it full speed ''straight into Menasor's face.'' Even Menasor couldn't shrug off an impact like that, and went down like a sack of tironium bricks. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

Menasor's size and strength were brought into play when the Decepticons targeted the [[Statue of Liberty]] for destruction, as he could wield the [[Antilla]]n [[Lightning Bug]] heat ray as a hand-held weapon. The Autobots defend the statue, and before Menasor could open fire with the Lightning Bug, a strafing run from the Aerialbots caused him to drop the weapon. His flying foes combined into Superion and the two titans grappling over the weapon until Superion triumphed, throwing Menasor so hard that he splintered into his component Stunticons, giving the Aerialbot combiner the chance to destroy the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:Masquerade Menasors.JPG|left|thumb|"If you are me, then who am I? This is all way too confusing for me."]]
While gathering up the components required for a new Decepticon laser weapon, the Stunticons wound up being captured by the Autobots. Looking to find out what Megatron was up to, a squad of Autobots used [[camouflage paint]] to disguise themselves as Stunticons to infiltrate the Decepticons camp, but while they were away on the mission, Breakdown managed to shake the true Stunticons free from their cells. The team united into Menasor, who felled their Autobot captors, then smashed his way out of the Autobots' volcano and took off for the Decepticons' temporary base. His arrival confused everyone, as he insisted that the "Stunticons" already present were impostors, but the Autobots were able to maintain their deception a while longer by "merging" into a Menasor form of their own through a combination of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]'s magnetic powers and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]'s illusions. The two Menasors battled, but the Autobots' makeshift combination couldn't stand up to a slash from the true Menasor's sword, and their true identities were exposed. Menasor stood strong in the hail of firepower the Autobots proceeded to unleash against him, but when a cavalry of other Autobots then arrived, the combiner decided he had had enough, and fled. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

[[File:FiveFaces1 Menasor wields sword.jpg|thumb|I'll kill you if you point out that I'm just Motormaster with some cars attached to my arms!]]
When the treacherous [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] rampaged with his new [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] army, Megatron requested the assistance of the Stunticons, only to be rebuffed by Drag Strip. The Stunticons finally decided to take notice when the Combaticons' combined form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] defeated [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]; at first, the rowdy bunch of cars did not care if Megatron was destroyed, but they realized Starscream would not simply stop at eliminating his former leader. The team quickly formed Menasor, who dispatched Bruticus with one mighty punch. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

In 2005, following their expulsion from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Stunticons retreated with the rest of the Decepticons to the planet of [[Chaar]]. When [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] returned with a pittance of [[energon]] to go around, the Decepticons began fighting over the small handful of cubes, but Menasor held back until a victor had emerged in the form of Devastator, whom he then attacked. Menasor chopped the energy-deprived [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] combiner into his constituent 'bots, but before he could claim his prize, the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] swooped in to snatch up the cube. At that point, [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] arrived to chastise the squabbling Decepticons; Menasor and Astrotrain shared a wearied look as Cyclonus and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s mindlessly chanted their loyalty to the absent [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

In 2006, the Stunticons attempted to attack a weakened [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who was missing [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], as he rescued a falling train. Unfortunately for them, no sooner had they combined into Menasor than [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] blasted their combined form in the back, disabling him before he even laid a hand on Defensor. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in Japanese continuity as described above, except the events of 2006 take place in 2010, and many additional stories are inserted into the timeline.}}
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
[[File:FSRLFstorypage combaticon menasor.jpg|thumb|left|Brutisor, or Menacus. You decide!]]
When Menasor clashed with Superion in the heart of a major metropolitan area, the Stunticon combiner took the upper hand in the fight, but was bested when the Aerialbots separated and bound their opponent with energy ropes, making him an easy target for [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]]'s firepower. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 8|Story page #8}} Later, Menasor teamed up with Devastator to wreak some havoc on the Autobots, but the Autobots had some new backup in the form of Defensor. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 12|Story page #12}}

During a later battle with the Autobots, Motormaster combined with the Combaticons to form a variant version of Menasor with [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] as arms, and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] as legs. The Autobots were aghast at the sight of this new menace, {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 13|Story page #13}} but likely not ''quite'' as aghast as they were at the sight of Menasor, Devastator, and Bruticus's [[:File:GestaltTrioTVMagazine.jpg|deformed bodies]] when they later gathered for another major battle. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 16|Story page #16}}

=====Scramble City=====
{{voiceactor|[[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Scramblecity breakdown forms an arm.jpg|thumb]]

After the Aerialbots prevented an attempt by the Decepticons to attack the subterranean construction site of their Scramble City project, the Stunticons were called into action and soon combined into Menasor to battle their airborne rivals. When Superion unveiled the full extent of the Aerialbots' [[Scramble Power]], reconfiguring his limbs to increase his power, Menasor shocked the Autobots by revealing that he too had the same ability. The Stunticons had a slightly better handle on the power, too; when [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] forgot his position on the combiner, leaving Superion legless, Menasor disconnected Wildrider and had him take the place of Superion's missing limb, crippling the Aerialbot gestalt. A barrage from the other Autobots severed Wildrider, and the restored Superion toppled Menasor, but the Combaticons then arrived to aid the Stunticons. Menasor and Bruticus tag-teamed Superion, but were both stopped when [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City itself]] was brought into battle to end the conflict. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
[[File:2010storypage mixed up menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5|left]]
Following the return of Galvatron and their alliance with the [[Quintesson]]s, the Decepticons renewed their offensive against the Autobots. Menasor, Bruticus and Devastator joined the Decepticons' newest combiner [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] in battling Superion and Defensor, though Predaking did most of the work as Menasor held back and smirked at the sight of his old rivals taking a beating. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 2|Story page #2}} To fight back, the Autobots had to take the threat posed by Menasor and the other combiners into consideration and develop appropriate countermeasures. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 4|Story page #4}}

In an "imaginary tale" that proposed an alliance between the Stunticons, Aerialbots, Combaticons and Protectobots, a version of Menasor was formed who had Vortex for a right arm, [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] as his left arm, [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] as his right leg, and Fireflight as his left leg. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 5|Story page #5}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Hōchū Ōtsuka]], [[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:HM2 menasor uses hotrod as shield.jpg|thumb|''"Made... In... China...?"'']]
The Stunticons participated in Galvatron's siege on Cybertron in the year 2011. They formed Menasor to fight their Autobot counterparts, but were steamrolled by the might and firepower of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. Returning to Earth, they were deployed to stop what appeared to be an attempt by the Aerialbots to steal a cache of Decepticon energon in the desert, but this was a feint to keep them busy and prevent them from interfering in Hot Rod's quest for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Realizing they had been had, the team formed Menasor and sped to Hot Rod's location in the Arctic, but Superion followed and took Menasor down despite his attempt to use Hot Rod as a shield. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

In [[San Francisco]], Menasor assisted Bruticus in using [[buridanka|a carnivorous plant]] to distract the Autobots from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s plans on [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]]. He fought against the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]]' combined form, [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Much later, the Stunticons assembled in the desert as their Ninja Commander [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] began issuing orders. They formed Menasor and took part in the escalating Decepticon war effort as five separate Autobot outposts were attacked simultaneously at Sixshot's command. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:HMep35 sixshot strikes menasor.jpg|thumb|left|he got hit with a getsuga tensho'']]
Following the Decepticons' apparent expulsion from Earth, Menasor was among the group who secretly did not leave the planet, but who instead withdrew to the sub-oceanic city of [[Lemuria (myth)|Lemuria]], where he oversaw the processing of [[crysmagnetal]] for Scorponok's fiendish [[Death Tower]]s. Following the towers' deployment, he joined the entire Decepticon army in battling the Autobots at the North Pole, where he would have killed [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] if Sixshot hadn't intervened on the boy's behalf, charging the combiner head-on and toppling him. When Scorponok's plan was foiled, Menasor escaped into space along with the rest of the Decepticons as the battle climaxed. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Zone''=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:MenasorZone1.jpg|thumb|Those racecars are, like, 50 stories tall.]]

Menasor was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violengiguar]]. Outfited with new armor and weaponry—including a giant shield that he could sling at his enemies, and some kind of funky transparent-green Phantom-of-the-Opera-lookin' half-face mask—Menasor was somewhat dubiously christened the "Intelligence General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} At some point, the Generals schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

Together with Overlord and Abominus, Menasor laid waste to the world of Feminia, destroying the entire planet and nearly killing Autobot leader Star Saber. With the Autobots left in disarray, Violengiguar gathered all nine of his generals together and instructed them to gather the energy sources necessary for him to create a Decepticon Zone: the Energon Z of planet Zone, and the mysterious [[Zodiac]], concealed on Earth. Menasor joined Overlord, Abominus and Bruticus in attacking Zone; the armament of the Autobots' Zone Base was no match for the giants, and Menasor smashed the [[Gasoline Base]] component to pieces with his huge shield. Overlord tore the Energon Z power core out of Zone Base, and the team immediately departed to redenzvous with the other generals and hand over the Energon Z so they could take it with them to Earth. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Menasor was charging into battle against the Autobots when the dimensional intruder [[Grand Scourge]] suddenly dropped in through a tear in space-time. Menasor cared little about the new arrival's identity, moving in to crush him immediately. But with a single swift blow of Grand Scourge's [[Matrix Breaker]] sword, Menasor was split into his individual components. The Stunticons were then forced to combine with Grand Scourge, save Motormaster, who fled in terror. {{storylink|Decepticon Dark Commander Grand Scourge}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Menasor and the Decepticons joined the revolution of the [[Selector]]s against their human masters. The [[Quintesson]]s and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s sided with the humans, and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] attacked all while craving Angolmois Energy. In battle with a scrambled version of [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], Abominus crashed into Bruticus and Menasor and stole some of their limb components to make an even stronger version of himself. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

=====''End of G1 Universe''=====
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====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:FSRLFmanga menasor.jpg|thumb|left]]
In the late 1980s, under orders from [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], Menasor joined the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in an energy raid on [[Tokyo]]. Though challenged by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and a unit of Autobots, Menasor made short work of them by punching all he could in the face with his giant fist. His evil was bested, however, when Prime drove up a ramp and punched ''him'' in the face. The blow was powerful enough to force him to retreat. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 1|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #1}}

Menasor later attacked a baseball stadium where [[Kenji]] was on a date, intending to turn it into a new Decepticon base. Kenji quickly summoned [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] to battle the Decepticon, but Menasor was immediately aided by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. After a short skirmish, Decepticon victory seemed in the bag until Menasor got his legs knocked off. [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] then latched onto the stumps and blasted Menasor away, dumping him in the Pacific Ocean, far away from Japan. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
The Stunticons joined the entire Decepticon army in a raid on [[Feminia]] to capture the [[Prime Energy Tower]]. Menasor was formed along with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] to oppose the Autobot battalion guarding the tower; they were met by the Autobots' own big soldiers Superion, Defensor and Omega Supreme, but with the addition of Predaking to the fray, the Autobots were soon outnumbered. The [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]] were there to save the day, tying Predaking's legs together and causing him to topple over and crush Menasor and the other combiners under his weight. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
[[File:GreatTFwar menasor vs aerialbots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
After tearing Superion into his component Aerialbots, the Stunticons merged into Menasor and joined Bruticus in defending [[Trypticon (G1)|Dinobase]] against incursion by the Protectobots. While his men kept the pair busy, [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] used his repair bay mode to fix up the injured Aerialbots, who then blinded the giants with their dazzling "Scramble Shot" fly-by attack. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

=====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic=====
The image of Menasor was among a group of holograms of older Decepticons projected by [[King Poseidon]] to deceive and confuse the Autobots under [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s command. {{storylink|Burn, Chokon! New Commander Super Ginrai!}}

=====''Zone'' comic=====
Menasor was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violengiguar]]. Outfited with new armor and weaponry—including a giant shield that he could sling at his enemies, and some kind of funky transparent-green Phantom-of-the-Opera-lookin' half-face mask—Menasor was somewhat dubiously christened the "Intelligence General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} At some point, the Generals schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

Following the generals' successful destruction of the planet Feminia, which badly wounded current Autobot leader [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]], a team consisting of Menasor, Bruticus, [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] attacked the leaderless Autobot [[Micromaster]]s on the planet [[Micro|Zone]] and stole their [[Energon Z]] power source, a key component in Violengiguar's plan. As they came under an intimidating amount of firepower from [[Zone Base]], they feld with their prize; the Autobots tried to pursue them into space, but were stopped by [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] and his energy web. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
[[File:FullThrottleScramblePower menasor doublegravitoguns.jpg|thumb|left]]
On a mission to steal energy from a power plant, the Stunticons formed Menasor to fight off the interfering Superion. With Superion weakened by a blast from the Decepticons' new electromagnetic [[Omega Wave Cannon]], Menasor reconfigured his limbs, positioning Drag Strip and Wildrider as his arms for a [[gravito-gun|Double Graviton Gun]] attack that pinned the Aerialbot down. Unfortunately for Menasor, Metroplex and the other Autobots soon arrived, and the sight of the giant city-bot left the Stunticon combiner momentarily stunned, allowing Superion to right himself. Superion disengaged Slingshot, who knocked Wildrider loose from Menasor and took his place, immobilizing the Decepticon so that Superion could stomp him into defeat. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

====''The Animated Movie''====
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During the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005, Menasor and Bruticus staged an attack on [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], occupying the attentions of Omega Supreme, Superion and Defensor and preventing them from coming to the aid of their comrades in the besieged city. {{storylink|Transformers: The Animated Movie|The Animated Movie trade paperback}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
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{{Wingsnote}}
After Cybertron entered its new Golden Age, the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged in space and on Earth. Menasor was permanently destroyed in battle with his nemesis, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Only Breakdown, acting as one of the giant's legs at the time, managed to survive the colossal damage Menasor suffered. He swore revenge against the last surviving [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]], [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]], dedicating himself to finishing the destruction his team had started. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}
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===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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''Menasor first appeared in a series of dreams experienced by [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], in which the young boy saw the Decepticon combiner ambush Superion while the Autobot was distracted after defeating [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] in combat, only to be beaten back and buried in a landslide. Realizing in short order that these dreams were, in fact, visions of the future granted to Buster by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] his brain had briefly housed, the Autobots and Decepticons devised a way to peer into his mind. In this dream-vision, they watched as the Stunticons formed Menasor to combat the Protectobots as they attempted to save humans at the [[Pullen Power Plant]]. Menasor found himself physically outmatched by the Protectobot gestalt Defensor, but back-up soon arrived in the form of Bruticus. While Defensor and Bruticus grappled, Superion arrived to engage Menasor; unfortunately for the Stunticon combiner, his personality problems handicapped him, with Dead End taking objection to being ordered about, leading to him firing his weapons too late to hit Superion and accidentally blasting Bruticus instead. Menasor attempted to flee, but Superion stopped his flight by opening a crevasse under his feet with his [[stress fracture cannon]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}}

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''Using these dreams as a blueprint'', the Decepticons constructed the Stunticons and imbued them with life via one of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]]s, which siphoned off the energies of the Creation Matrix as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] used it to bring the similarly created Aerialbots to life. When the two teams subsequently met in battle over the Autobot named [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and his human passenger, [[Donny Finkleberg]], they merged into Menasor and Superion for the first time. The two gargantuan gladiators shattered a freeway overpass (or was it an entrance ramp...?) before engaging in hand-to-hand combat. Unfortunately for the Autobots, the ever-unhelpful robot hunter named [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] entered the fray for [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] and zapped Superion, temporarily overloading his circuitry and allowing Menasor to administer the coup-de-grace, courtesy of his [[cyclone gun]]. Skids and Finkleberg disappeared in the melee, though, forcing the Stunticons to disconnect and begin searching for them anew. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}

''Later, Menasor attacked a [[G.B. Blackrock|Blackrock]] fuel plant, once again drawing the attention of the Aerialbots. [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] and his team were forced to combine into Superion in order to battle the united Stunticons. Unfortunately for Silverbolt, this meant his teammates learned about his fear of heights due to the mental bleedover. Ashamed, he caused Superion to fight back extremely savagely against Menasor, almost injuring innocent civilians in the process.'' {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}}
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====Marvel UK future timelines====
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In [[2008]], the renegade Decepticons [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] teamed up with the freelance peacekeeping agent named [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] to assassinate Commander [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. Cut off from the battle by a set of blast doors, [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] summoned Menasor to help him break through and deal with the traitors. The super-robot eventually succeeded, but it was too late. Shockwave was dead, and the Decepticons were forced to accept Scourge and Cyclonus as their new leaders. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

===The Special Teams===
A malfunction in the systems of the Autobots' new combiner team, the Aerialbots, caused them to briefly defect to the Decepticons, but when they returned to the Autobot ranks, Megatron was inspired to compensate for their loss by creating the Stunticons. After Starscream collected the freshly-created Stunticons from Cybertron, Megatron ordered them all to rendezvous with the rest of the Decepticon force at the recently evacuated [[Pullen Power Plant]]. The Stunticons merged into Menasor to smash through the Protectobots guarding the plant, but Menasor was unprepared for the Protectobots' own ability to combine into Defensor. Bruticus soon arrived to back him up, but Superion then join the fray; Menasor and Superion squared off, with the Aerialbot combiner successfully damaging Menasor's armor with his stress fracture cannon. Having taken enough lumps for one day, Menasor disengaged into the individual Stunticons and fled. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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Menasor was one of several combiner robots based on the original prototype, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. He existed as the combined form of Motormaster's Stunticons, but was effectively forced into retirement by the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]], which outlawed the use of super-robots among the factions. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

At some point in Cybertron's recent history, the Stunticons were deemed psychotic and too dangerous to function in society, and as a result were placed into perpetual stasis lock inside of a [[Detention Banks|prison facility]], much to the relief of security officer [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #6}} However, in the year 2003, in an attempt to create a diversion while he set his final plans in motion, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] had [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] surreptitiously release the Stunticons, unleashing Menasor on an unsuspecting world once again. The deranged combiner ran amok for a while, crushing Defensor and the Wreckers when they tried to stand in his way, until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and took up the fight. Insulting the individual Stunticons as he battled, Magnus was able to fracture Menasor's mind, causing the five Stunticons' consciousnesses to began to bickering inside his head over whose fault it was that they were losing. Temporarily paralyzed by this mental turmoil, Menasor was left wide open, and Ultra Magnus rammed the combiner in the chest, forcing him to separate into his disabled component parts. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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When a group of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] members ran into the Stunticons in 1930's [[Chicago]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] warned them about the existence of Menasor. Thankfully, Motormaster wasn't around to form the giant. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

After the Stunticons were recruited into [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s army, Menasor attacked an Autobot peace ceremony, teaming up with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] to defeat [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He then tracked down Optimus Prime, stomped on a [[Optimus Prime's rescuees|civilian]] Optimus had just saved, and delivered [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] to pass a message on to the Autobot leader. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}
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===''The Beast Within''===
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Just as the Decepticons were on the brink of a great victory over the Autobots, the tables turned when the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] revealed their long-hidden combined form, [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]]. This misshapen monstrosity's raw power struck fear in all the Decepticons, but the Constructicons, Combaticons and Stunticons found the courage to combine and counter-attack. When the Beast effortlessly felled Bruticus and Devastator, however, Menasor thought twice about going through with an attack, and instead cowered before the monster, begging for mercy. But the Beast had none: it seized Menasor, lifted him above its head, and tore him to pieces. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Mystery of Convoy''===
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====''Alternity''====
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One of a higher-dimensional [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]]'s many pawns in a "[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|game full of death and suffering]]", Menasor was empowered to be pitted against an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|avatar]] of a higher-dimensional [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Alternity|Optimus Prime]], alongside endless hordes of other Decepticons. {{storylink|To Die Game!}}

====''Mystery of Convoy'' strategy guide manga====
The five Stunticons confronted Ultra Magnus as he reached the end of the [[Floating City]], combining into Menasor and opening fire on the Autobot. Magnus leapt over their blasts and returned fire, striking the combiner's weak point: the flashing spot in the middle of his forehead. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Menasor's Weak Point is His Forehead!|Menasor's Weak Point is His Forehead!}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|''Transformers'' #5]]}}
[[File:EnemiesoftheSystem menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left|Menasor's only purpose in IDW fiction is get beaten up by everyone and everything.]]
Gestalt technology was the product of [[Nexus Prime]]'s [[Enigma of Combination]] in the ancient past of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and when it was lost, many dedicated themselves to rediscovering it. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Perhaps the most unexpected success was that accomplished by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], who stole what little of the technology had been re-engineered, reunited the scattered Stunticons after they were left behind on Earth following the Decepticon evacuation of the planet, and gave them the ability to combine into Menasor. Keeping his accomplishment a secret, Swindle forged a phoney alliance with a splinter group of Autobots led by Hot Rod, but once they had completed construction of the spacecraft to take them off Earth, he revealed his intent to steal the ship and kill the Autobots, and had the Stunticons merge into Menasor before their horrified eyes. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|Enemies of the System}} Fortunately for the Autobots, the combination wasn't seamless, and the Stunticons were left with individualized consciousnesses instead of a gestalt Menasor mind. ''Un''fortunately for Swindle's chosen first target, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], they didn't disagree about killing him...only ''how'' to kill him. The arrival of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] gave Menasor momentary pause, long enough for [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] to recognize how uncoordinated Menasor's mind(s) was, and instruct the Autobots on exploiting that weakness. By selectively targeting the individual Stunticon components, the Autobots forced them to think of their own safety instead of Menasor's, making the giant easy prey. He was overwhelmed by their firepower, and broken down into separate Decepticons before capture. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

The Stunticons' makeshift combination would never function again, but represented a further step in the continuing rediscovery of the technology; Shockwave studied the records of his creation, {{storylink|Shockpoint}} which fed into the Decepticons' subsequent perfection of the process. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} When [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] later took rulership of Cybertron, he encouraged [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] to help him create a functioning combiner of his own, citing Menasor as a particularly worrisome example of a combiner created by an unlikely source. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

[[File:CW-returnofmenasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Basically the only time that Menasor posed a threat to anyone... for about five minutes or so.]]
After [[The Question|a particularly humiliating defeat]] resulted in [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] leaving the Stunticons, Offroad was brought in to replace him. As the Stunticons were explaining to him how they operated, they were approached by Swindle, who piqued their interest by showing them that he had with him the Enigma of Combination. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Beforehand, Starscream had also arranged for [[Blackjack (G1)|Blackjack]] to join the Stunticons, fully aware that the cop's anger issues would affect the personality of a combiner... {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}}

After using the Enigma to upgrade Menasor—allowing the Stunticons to properly merge their minds—the Stunticons combined, and accompanied Swindle to the colony world of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], ready to steal anything of value from its people. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} He appeared in front of the [[Alpha Squadron]] to menace his enemies and when [[Afterburner (G2)|one of them]] tried to arrest him, he stomped the poor bot flat. By this point Swindle realized Starscream had arranged for the Stunticons to play villains so that he could take them down and become the "savior" of Caminus, but his attempts to convince Menasor to stand down were in vain due to Blackjack's influence, which turned the combiner into an unhinged, raging monster. Menasor made short work of both Camien defenders and Starscream's reinforcements from Cybertron, but was finally brought down when Starscream and Optimus Prime deployed the Autobot combiner [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], whose mental stability prevailed over Menasor's blind rage. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}}

The Stunticons and Swindle were incarcerated in Starscream's secret prison while Starscream built relations with the Camiens. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} However, in the interim, [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and the Constructicons returned to Cybertron and tried to use [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] to forcibly sever contact between Cybertron and Caminus, only to bet thwarted when Starscream created the Autobot combiner [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}} Meanwhile, Starscream's advisor [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], also not wanting Starscream to form a Cybertronian empire, was colluding with Prowl. While Starscream gained Devastator's loyalty, Rattrap freed Swindle to cause a distraction while Rattrap freed Prowl. Swindle graciously complied, breaking out the Stunticons and proceeding to lie to them and several Decepticons that a better life awaited them on Caminus. The Stunticons combined into Menasor, leading the charge to Metroplex's space bridge chamber. Menasor tried to enter the portal only for Devastator to oppose him; Defensor and Superion soon joined the four-way fray. During the ensuing clash, a stray shot from Swindle hit the space bridge's control panel and destabilized the portal. Menasor and Superion fell through to an unknown, alien planet and were soon joined by Defensor and then Devastator, who demands that the other three calm down or else he would make them calm down. But then they were joined by the result of Prowl's machinations: the new combiner [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]! {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} The combiners fought as they travelled from planet to planet, and Menasor was subsequently knocked out by Defensor and dragged back to Cybertron, where Windblade and Chromia helped subdue him. {{storylink|All That Remains}}

Later, when the [[Mistress of Flame]] wanted [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] released to Camien custody, she suggested Swindle or Menasor could be handed over instead to face justice for their crimes. Wanting to keep Menasor and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] on his side, Starscream opted to release Chromia. {{storylink|Heavy}}

===''Titanium Series'' Menasor toy bio===
With the help of experimental technology, the gestalt frame of Menasor was unified into a singular body. While the dominant personality of this new body was Motormaster, the constant mental assault on him by the supressed personalities of his Stunticon teammates made Menasor little more than a destructive monster of rage and agony, making him unable to reach his potential to be the ultimate weapon.

Motormaster's control slipped only once in an occasion when Stunticons found themselves united in Menasor. {{storylink|#Titanium Series|Titanium Series Menasor}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
With [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Menasor attempted to place a giant bust of [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'s head atop the Decepticon's solar tower. However, the three were unable to work as a team and sent the tower collapsing on themselves. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
During the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]] in [[Primax 096.0 Beta]], Menasor attacked [[Defensor (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Defensor]] while the Autobot was attempting to evacuate the workers. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Menasor was among the gathered Decepticons standing safely behind [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s force field when the combined forces of the Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] came calling. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Charlie Guzman]] (English)}}
[[File:CombinerWarsTheFallScreen.JPG|thumb|upright=1.5|left|"Hi, I'm Trypticon!"]]
The creation of Menasor and his ilk led to Optimus Prime's realization that the Transformers' civil war had become a never-ending arms race, one that could only end in Cybertron's destruction. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Optimus Prime}}

Menasor and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] fought one another, a fight that spilled over to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. Menasor was able to put down his Autobot enemy for good, but was soon set upon by [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Maxima]]. Declaring that combiners were here to stay, he killed Maxima after she blasted him in the eye - but Maxima's sacrifice allowed Windblade to kill the combiner. {{storylink|The Fall}} For this incident, Windblade swore vengeance against the combiners and all who followed them. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Windblade}} Menasor's remains were brought back to Cybertron, where Starscream absorbed them into his giant super-combiner form. {{storylink|A War of Giants}}

For some reason or the other, Menasor and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] were later brought back to life. Probably due to the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|Destruction's Dawn}}

Menasor assisted in the reconstruction efforts following the end of the Combiner Wars. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked, he and the other Combiners were recruited by the [[Mistress of Flame]] to search for [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} They eventually reached the [[Titan (group)|Titan]], where Menasor got distracted by a flashing button and pressed it, inadvertently launching a [[Emissary (TR)|missile]]. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} When [[Victorion]] took control of Fortress Maximus's weapons and prepared to fire them at Trypticon, Menasor spoke up in protest, noting that the barrage would hit [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] as well, but was overruled. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}}

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When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrived at Fortress Maximus and revealed the Mistress of Flame had perished, Menasor and the other Combiners assumed him responsible and attacked. Menasor managed to grab Megatron, but was forced to release him after taking a shot to the face from his [[fusion cannon]]. Once Windblade arrived and the fight stopped long enough for Megatron to explain, Menasor fused with the other Combiners using the Enigma of Combination, turning Victorion into a super-Combiner. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}} Unfortunately, they proved no match for Trypticon and were ultimately forced to separate again, though Menasor was quick to jump back into the fray. He and Computron attempted to attack Trypticon's foot to knock him off balance, later joining the others in attacking Trypticon's fortress mode from all sides. {{storylink|In Good Hands}} When Trypticon swallowed Victorion and the Enigma, he used its power to take control of Menasor and the other Combiners, forcing them to attack Maximus and Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Consumed}} Menasor was freed form Trypticon's control after the Titan expelled the Enigma, and he bore witness to the return of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and the death of Optimus. Believing he intended to restart the Decepticons, Menasor was all but ready to kill Megatron, but cooler heads eventually prevailed and he agreed to follow Megatron's lead in hopes of stopping Megatronus. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

Unfortunately, while the others went searching for the [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]] in [[Primal Swamp]], Menasor and his team were cornered by [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]]. Though he refused to admit Megatron's whereabouts and tried to fight back, he was eventually restrained by Overlord, who forced him to watch as Rodimus destroyed each of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s limbs. Finally cracking, Menasor confessed where the others had gone, only for Rodimus to finish Devastator off and Overlord to crush Menasor's neck, killing him again, causing his spark to float away. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep1-Menasor-easter-egg.jpg|left|thumb|Teletraan I accurately predicts the Stunticons' release in the [[Transformers: Legacy|next toyline]].]]
Upon exiting the [[Dead Universe]], [[Teletraan I]] was immobilized while processing a massive data upload, {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} as he was seeing multiple visions of the future, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} one of which included Menasor. An ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' monitor would display the future data again after crash landing on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}
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==Commercial appearances==
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*After some dramatic transforming and posing, the Stunticons and Aerialbots combined to do battle as Menasor and Superion. Superion evaded Menasor's firepower and closed in for a hand-to-hand fight, but Menasor was ready for the Aerialbot combiner and hurled him over his shoulder. Charging in to finish the job, however, Menasor was met by Superion's powerful fist and send reeling backwards to collide with a cliff-face, which collapsed and buried him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*When Menasor was wreaking havoc in a human city, either [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] or [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] stepped forth to oppose him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#2015|Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars commercials}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
*''Stage'': 5
*''Point value'': 5000
*''Hit points'': 4
[[File:MysteryofConvoy Menasor.png|right|thumb|Menasor, famous for... flying in place.]]

Menasor guards the end of the [[Floating City]], in a great dark room with three hovering platforms, firing periodic laser blasts across the room. His armor makes him invulnerable to damage, except for one spot: a conveniently glowing multicolored spot on his forehead crest. Shot enough times there, and Menasor will fall. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}
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===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
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When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, Menasor and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] stood guard over [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] on the Jail planet. They were defeated and their prisoners were rescued by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the other freed Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
The Stunticons were created in response to the failure of a Decepticon campaign to acquire Autobot superfuel. Realizing they needed a strong ground force, the Stunticons were created by modifying Earth vehicles with Cybertronian technology, and then bringing them before Vector Sigma to be imbued with the spark of life. The Autobots brought the Aerialbots to life at the same time, and the Decepticons found themselves on the losing side until the Stunticons merged into Menasor. The Decepticons lost nonetheless, though they acquired the key to Vector Sigma as a consolation prize. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 (Legends)|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Upon discovering that the key could transform Earth's organic matter into metal, the Stunticons merged once more into Menasor to fight against the Aerialbots, who attempted to stop them from transforming Earth into a new Cybertron. Menasor was defeated by Superion. {{storylink|Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Corporal Pig#As Menasor}}
Menasor appears as the third Combiner, unlockable in Challenge Events or with a gem purchase. His head is Corporal Pig's. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Menasor, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time," was part of a Decepticon team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. He faced off against a team of Autobots in a series of one-on-one matches. If he managed to defeat Bumblebee, Rodimus, Grimlock, Jetfire, and Optimus Prime, Menasor was declared to be the tournament's champion! {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Menasor.jpg|thumb|My optic sweep specials make me more ineffective at max level!]]
Menasor participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! Menasor could be recruited to a team if all of his components were at max level. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[James Arnold Taylor]]}}

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After being defeated by the Autobots while they tried to retrieve the [[Plasma Core]], Motormaster brought out the rest of the Stunticons to form Menasor. The Autobots were able to get the better of the combiner, but he still tossed the Plasma Core to a waiting Insecticon that delivered it to Megatron (while rather petulantly complaining that no one defeated Menasor). Menasor appeared again on the ''[[Proudstar]]'' to help Devastator stop the Autobots from reaching the [[Ferrotaxis]], but both of the combiners were sent plummeting over the ledge to their apparent doom. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Menasor_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb| Offroad not used, because Menasor doesn't want to seem [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|too familiar]]]]

Menasor was formed after a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Rust Renegades, and Lugnut's betrayal so that he could revive Megatron. Motormaster vowed revenge, but the personalities of the Stunticons clashed, and Menasor couldn't exactly be controlled.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

Menasor can be formed once all 3 to 4 star Stunticons have been collected.

*'''Class''' - Combiner
* '''Weapons''' - Menasor swings around a large sword to heavily damage any building. His sword is capable of deflecting projectiles and damage. When up close, Menasor can also stomp on enemy defenses.
*'''Abilities''':
**'''Blade Dash''' - Dash straight to a target and slash it for heavy damage
**'''Kinetic Barrier''' - Spin your blade, reflecting 75% of all damage dealt to you and dealing damage to nearby enemies
**'''Internal Conflict''' - Deal heavy damage and disable enemies over a large area while losing 20% of your max Health. If this ability kills you, disable the entire enemy base for 10–15 seconds
*'''Cooldown''': 15 seconds to 20 seconds.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:menasor Menasor at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Menasor was the combined form of the Stunticons, and a monstrous force of nature to be reckoned with. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1menasor toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Not [[Masquerade|Optimus Prime and the Autobots in cosplay]].]]
*'''Menasor''' ([[1986]], [[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-55'''
**''Accessories:'' Head, left & right fists, left & right feet, [[roller car]]/chest plate, "blast deflector" waist plate, Motormaster's [[cyclone gun]] and [[ionizer sword]], small Stunticons' individual guns, sticker sheets (both individual packs and giftset)
{{toydesigner|[[Kaoru Matsumoto]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://patents.google.com/patent/USD297039 Menasor's patent] at Google Patents.</ref>|[[Mark Watts]] (packaging artist)}}

:Menasor is formed out of all five Stunticon toys, with Motormaster serving as the central body component, and the four smaller team members as limbs, using additional attachments for Menasor's hands and feet, a mask for his head, waist armor, and a chestplate formed from the "roller car" figure included with Motormaster. He is armed with Motormaster's sword and cyclone rifle. As a "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and Transformers 2010)|Scramble City]]"-style combiner, Menasor's limbs are fully interchangeable; any of his limb-components, or any members of the other compatible combiner teams, are able to form either an arm or leg for the giant. Menasor is the smallest, but sturdiest, of the Scramble City combiners.

:Along with Metroplex, Superion, Bruticus, and Defensor, Menasor was designed for an aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' line that would have been called ''[[Diaclone#Jizai Gattai|Jizai Gattai]]'' (自在合体 "Limitless Combination"), which was shelved to make way for the ''Transformers'' line. Menasor's five Stunticon components could be purchased either individually, or in a giftset. A Japanese "VS-A" set that would have packaged Menasor with Superion was planned, but went unreleased.

:In his original release year of 1986, Menasor's five Stunticon components could be purchased either individually, or in a [[giftset]]. The individual Stunticons were later reissued in [[Europe]] as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' series in 1990.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Menasor/menasor.htm More information on Menasor at TFU.info]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Stunticons 1995 Tomart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Generation 2 Defensor and Menasor|Yowza]].]]
*'''Menasor''' (unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Head, left & right fists, left & right feet, [[roller car]]/chest plate, "blast deflector" waist plate, Motormaster's cyclone gun and sword, small Stunticons' individual guns
:[[Redeco]]s of all five Stunticons were planned for release in [[1994]], but were canceled, with only a handful of test shots and production samples made, including a small run of [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdowns]] produced as a [[BotCon 1994|1994 BotCon]] exclusive. Given the ''Generation 2'' toyline's handling of other combiners, it is unlikely Menasor would have been released as a giftset even if the individual figures had made it to retail.

:While the number of collectors who own ''Generation 2'' Menasor is vanishingly small in ''this'' universe, at least one collector in [[Unicron Trilogy|''another'' universe]] has managed to snag himself [[Generation 2 Defensor and Menasor|a set]]—Decepticon toy aficionado [[Shortround (Cybertron)|Shortround]]!

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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003MenasorTestshot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Man. He looks like a rolling bruise.]]
*'''Menasor''' (Ultra Class, <s>[[2004]]</s>?)
:A redeco of ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Ultra Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]] (himself a [[retool]]ing of Generation 1 [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]) as Menasor was planned as a store exclusive for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe toyline]]'', but was ultimately canceled. It was initially supposed to be Motormaster, but trademark issues forced a name change.

::*''[http://www.iaconone.com/datatrax/datatrax_002.php Unproduced Universe Menasor package art at Iacon One Datatrax]''

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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsLOCMenasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Not [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]].]]
*'''Menasor''' (Classic Legends, [[2007]])
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}
:This black and purple [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]] [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]] transforms into a futuristic truck cab. It was intended to be Motormaster, but the name [[trademark]] could not be obtained. The toy was given the name "Menasor", and the super robot's function of "Super Warrior," effectively making him Menasor, not Motormaster.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Zone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Classics'' Menasor at TFU.info.]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Menasor.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Not [[Dark Hot Rod]].]]
*'''Menasor''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, [[2007]])
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, display stand
:A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] first sold at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2007, Menasor is a redeco of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Rodimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic Winnebago-ish thing.

:According to this Menasor's bio, he is a single entity built from the bodies of the individual Stunticons and controlled by their psychotic, permanently unified minds.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/SDCCMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Menasor on TFU.info.]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now, where's my Trucker hat?]]
*'''Menasor''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A7308'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets, Menasor comes as a set of four component Kreons: Breakdown, Dead End, Drag Strip, and Motorbreath. The Kreons can be built into their robot modes or their vehicle modes, or they can be built into Menasor by taking them apart and combining their pieces.

:Like the entire Micro Changer combiner sets, Menasor comes with only one Kre-O display brick, and a sticker sheet composed of his leg detailing and a ''Kre-O'' logo. Due to the leg stickers being slightly transparent, applying them into the black-colored leg parts can render the details being semi-transparent. The instructions also did not mention on where you should put the ''Kre-O'' logo sticker. Also, Menasor's combined mode's waist part is somehow prone to falling off from the assembly while posing, and he has a problem standing straight due to how the legs are constructed.

:As Kreon combiners only involve four components, ''Kre-O'' [[Wildrider (G1)#Kre-O|Brake-Neck]] instead ended up as a Series 4 blind-bagged figure. However he can built along with the gestalt if you have any creativity.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OMenasor/menasor.htm More information on Menasor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''B6425'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''
:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners, Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor was reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.

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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:Generations CW Menasor.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Still not Optimus Prime and the Autobots in cosplay...[[Optimus Maximus (G1)|or is he?]] ]]
*'''Decepticon Dragstrip''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Dead End''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Motormaster''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
*'''Breakdown''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Decepticon Offroad''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
:*'''Brake-Neck''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Decepticon Blackjack''' (Legends Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Sword (formed from Motormaster's sword and gun), 4 hands/feet, 4 small weapons
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Part of the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline, ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Menasor is an entirely new mold Scramble City-style combiner made up of four Deluxe figures ([[Drag Strip (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dragstrip]], [[Breakdown (G1)#Combiner Wars|Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], and new member [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Offroad]]) as limbs, a Voyager figure ([[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]]) as the torso, and [[Blackjack (G1)#Generations|Blackjack]] for the chestplate. He can wield a large, [[5 mm post]] sword formed by connecting Motormaster's smaller sword to his gun and can also hold any of the Deluxe components' smaller weapons. He was announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]] along with fellow combiner Superion. His stock photo cleverly concealed an online listing image of ''Generations'' Huffer and Blackjack. A few months after the other Stunticons' release, [[Wildrider (G1)#Generations|Brake-Neck]] (actually Wildrider, renamed due to trademark reasons) was announced and released shortly thereafter, intended to replace Offroad and complete the original Stunticon roster.

:Menasor is considered the least-stable Combiner of the entire ''Combiner Wars'' line, due to the various design failures that plague Motormaster's design which will more likely than not cause him to fall apart. Such issues include but are not limited to: bad hip articulation due to poorly-designed ratchet joints which complicates his ability to stand any way other than straight and stiff (further complicated by the lack of ankle articulation necessary to compensate), shoulder mechanisms that come untabbed due to weak lock tolerances if the arms are moved, a problematic waist swivel caused by the skirt flap being attached to the stomach instead of the pelvis, and the inability to keep Blackjack securely attached to the chest due to incorrectly-molded sizing in the tabs. Although the hip ratchet problem was (slightly) resolved with an updated re-release of Motormaster that included remolded ratchets, the other problems were not addressed by the rerelease or subsequent redecos.

:Although heavily based on the G1 design for Menasor, the Generations iteration of Menasor instructs the legs to be attached with the car body facing forward, as opposed to facing backwards like the G1 toy. Although the undersides of the Stunticons resemble the G1 toys enough to resemble the G1 design if attached backwards, doing so will rob Menasor of his functional knees, ironic due to the fact the reverse was done to give the G1 Menasor toy functioning knees.

:As a part of the first and second wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Menasor was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-free-g1-sticker-sheet-with-tru-singapore/32469/ Aerialbot and Stunticon sticker promotion on Seibertron.com]</ref> These sticker sheets did not include stickers for Brake-Neck or Blackjack, however.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Generations'' Menasor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Shortround (Cybertron)|Shortround]] would have a field day at this.]]
*'''Menasor''' (Collection Pack, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, Stunticon weapons/extremities
:A [[redeco]] of the ''Combiner Wars'' Stunticons, based on their cancelled [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' toys]]. Well, okay, [[Circular reporting|technically]], this set is based on [http://air-hammer.deviantart.com/art/G2-Stunticons-Digibash-471989649 somebody's digibash] based on [http://cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?p=76573 somebody's hand-painted recreation] of the cancelled ''Generation 2'' toys, including an erroneous purple and silver [[Breakdown (G1)#CWG2|Breakdown]] and some other errors. This set replaces Offroad with [[Wildrider (G1)#CWG2|Brake-Neck]], and includes [[Blackjack (G1)#CWG2|Blackjack]]. G2 Menasor is available as a box set, and comes with a collector card and a poster of ''Combiner Wars'' G1 Menasor printed on cardstock paper, both presented inside an envelope.

:This set's Motormaster has the improved hip ratchet joints.

:The second set of stock photos shows Menasor as ''hideously'' mistransformed in combined mode, and some shots also depicted the head with only one horn, the other being broken off.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' G2 Menasor at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
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[[File:TakaraTomy-UW02-Menasor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh, no room for Offroad, huh? Well fine, I'll go build my own combiner! With Blackjack! And hookers!]]
*'''Menasor''' (giftset, [[August 22]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword (formed from Motormaster's sword and gun), 4 hands/feet, 4 small weapons
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] and [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' iteration of Menasor was sold in a gift set including all five "Stuntrons" (minus [[Runabout (RID)|the Blackjack mold]]) with Wildrider (a retooled Dead End) included instead of Offroad. He has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Most notably, Motormaster has more black on his vehicle mode, "Drag Stripe" has red details instead of purple, and Dead End lacks his usual gold stripe. The set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Motormaster for increased stability. In addition, Breakdown's hand/foot/gun accessory (which was designed with the intended Sunstreaker redeco/retool in mind, doubling as his "supercharger" engine) was replaced with another version of Dragstrip's hand/foot/gun accessory, which also increases the symmetry for the hands and feet.

:As the entirety of Motormaster is molded in [[Gold Plastic Syndrome#Other notable instances|swirly plastic]], Menasor/Motormaster's waist can eventually crack and split the torso in half.

:Printed on his instructions is the second chapter of ''[[Unite Warriors Offshot]]''. Undocumented in the instructions, ''Unite Warriors'' Menasor's chest can attach ''Adventure'' [[Runabout (RID)|Runabout]] (or his mold mates Blackjack and Rodimus) on his combined mode chest.

:The giftset also included a collector commemorative coin when purchased in select retailers outside Japan.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Combiner-Menasor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|ゴゴゴゴ (''Menacing'')]]
*'''Menasor''' ([[2022]], [[2023]])
**'''1 of 5: [[Drag Strip (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Dragstrip]]'''
**'''2 of 5: [[Wildrider (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Wild Rider]]'''
**'''3 of 5: [[Dead End (G1)#Legacy|Dead End]]'''
**'''4 of 5: [[Breakdown (G1)#Legacy|Breakdown]]'''
**'''5 of 5: [[Motormaster (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Motormaster]]'''
**''Origin universe'': '''G1 Universe'''
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[John Warden]] (concept), [[Dan Khanna]] (concept artist)}}

:The first combiner figure released in the main ''Generations'' line since ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'', ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Menasor is based heavily on the character's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon. To match this design—which depicted the Stunticons as if they were simply hanging off Menasor's limbs, rather than actually forming the limbs themselves—the toy features a very unconventional combination method that involves Motormaster's trailer splitting into five combiner-body pieces—two arms, two legs, and a torso—to which the individual Stunticons attach. When attached to the arm pieces, hidden buttons on the arm Stunticons are pressed that allow them to split in two, giving Menasor a full range of elbow articulation; the leg Stunticons, meanwhile, activate an auto-transform feature in the leg pieces themselves, closing up the front of the leg to "complete" its appearance. Motormaster himself forms the upper block of the chest and the head. Nearly every one of Menasor's joints is constructed using strong ratchets, adding a great deal of stability to him overall.
[[File:Hasbro China Tmall Exclusive Legacy Menasor Boxset.jpg|thumb|left]]

:As the other Stunticons themselves do not actually play a role in the combination process, it is possible—and indeed, advertised on the back of Motormaster's packaging—to combine most of the trailer pieces into a skeletal, incomplete Menasor even if you don't have any of the limb-bots. Unlike past toys of Menasor, the ''Legacy'' Stunticons are not interchangeable, each designed to form a specific limb; at most, you can swap the legs, Breakdown and Wild Rider, for one another. Although the ''Legacy'' Stunticons are not designed to be reverse-compatible with the older ''Combiner Wars'' figures, Motormaster's combination system features ''Combiner Wars'' joint-sized recesses, which technically allow any ''Combiner Wars''-compatible figure to be used as a leg for Menasor, although the connected ''Combiner Wars'' leg will not secure inside the recess and not scale properly if used with a native Menasor leg. The middle portion of Motormaster's trailer is also not involved in the combination. ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' [[Superion (G1)#Age of the Primes|Superion]] makes use of the same frame system as Menasor, and can swap his parts with him, although the bots that connect to the frames cannot be attached to the other combiner’s ones, in addition to the fact Superion's legs are somewhat shorter than Menasor's. Both of his shins share identical detailing due to the scrapped original plan for Breakdown to be a straight redeco of Wildrider with zero retooling.

:One peculiar thing about Menasor's combination is that the instructions display Wildrider on the ''right'' leg, where Breakdown would normally be, but the back of Motormaster's box art displays Wildrider in the ''left'' leg, which is more accurate to Menasor's animation model.

:His forearms have molded details based on his arm blasters from "[[Masquerade]]".

:According to designer [[John Warden]], he devised the basics of this unique combination scheme with Shogo Hasui, passing a napkin back and forth as they split a hamburger.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I remember famously splitting a hamburger Hasui, I tell this story all the time, where we went to a bar and grill and the hamburger was too big, and so we split it down the middle, and we were drawing on napkins having a back-and-forth to each other, and during that meeting we devised the idea of how to make Menasor. He would have to be this Commander class character flanked by a bunch of Deluxes.|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/08/03/sdcc-2024-hasbro-interview-john-wardens-return-generations-studio-series-combiners-more-513802|name=John Warden|site=TFW2005|title=SDCC 2024 Hasbro Interview – John Warden’s Return, Generations, Studio Series, Combiners, More!|year=2024|month=08|day=03}}</ref>

: Due to the spotty distribution of the original ''Legacy'' Breakdown figure for three years after its release, collectors often had incomplete Menasors unless they were forced to acquire the "G2 Universe" version of Breakdown as a replacement.

:In January 2023, the entirety of Menasor was sold as a box set exclusive to Hasbro China's Tmall store. It contained all 5 components, unchanged and in their original packaging, inside a larger box decorated with an illustration of Menasor. The set came with an enamel pin based on the combiner's original G1 box illustration. The set was limited to 100 copies.

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[[File:TF-Legacy-ToyDeco-Menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Maybe that would explain your car crash of a personality."]]
*'''Stunticon Menasor''' (Giftset, [[2023]])
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Stunticon Menastor''' (スタンティコンメナソー)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TL-90'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[March 29]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as a giftset, "Stunticon Menasor" is formed from five redecos of the above ''Legacy'' figures, this time based on their original 1986 toy decos. Out of the five figures, only [[Breakdown (G1)#LegacyGiftset|Breakdown]] received an optional alternate head to match his toy design.

:Menasor's five components were revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2023, and sold in a [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive giftset. Said giftset features a similar layout to the original Generation 1 Menasor boxset, and even includes a bio and tech specs on the back. Neat!

:The set itself went up for pre-order on [[August 1]]st.
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===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-G2-Menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Goradora|OPEN THE FLOODGATES!]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Menasor G2 Color Ver.''' (Giftset, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''NL-02'''


:''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' Menasor is a boxset composed of G2-themed redecos of the five previous ''Legacy'' figures—now including [[Wildrider (G1)#New Legends|Wildrider]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#New Legends|Motormaster]]!! As the release is based on cancelled toys as opposed to a nonexistent cartoon design, portions of the Menasor frame are painted in the colors of the Stunticon limbs to give the impression of them actually forming the arms and lower legs as opposed to merely hanging off of them.

:TakaraTomy initiated pre-orders on [[April 3]], [[2026]].
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Ramune===
[[File:Ramune menasor keshi.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Menasor''' (1986)
**''ID number:'' '''3'''
:An unpainted figurine of Menasor was available as part of the second range of [[Kabaya]]'s line of ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' [[candy toy]]s, tying in with the ''Scramble City'' toyline. Like all figures in the series, Menasor was sold in a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] box with fizzy "ramune" candy, and featured a main body was made of hard red plastic, with soft grey PVC limbs articulated at the hips and shoulders.

*'''Menasor''' (1986)
:Later in 1986, in the third ''Ramune'' wave, Menasor was among the characters immortalized as a soft rubber figurine, known as a ''keshigomu'' in Japan. He was available in either red, blue, or yellow colors, and as before, came blindpacked with ramune candy. While similar to the separate range of ''keshigomu'' figures released by Takara that would later be imported by Hasbro as part of their [[Decoy]] promotion, Menasor and his wave-mates saw no American release.
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===Forms Robo===
*'''Menasor''' (1986)
:Menasor was also part of the small ''[[Forms Robo]]'' collection of larger ''keshigomu'', with this chunkier version of the character standing at around twice the height of his ''Ramune'' figure. Like the other figures in this series, Menasor was packaged in an individual baggie and was available in red, blue, green, and yellow.

===Gaia Scramble/Transformers Gum===
[[File:Kabaya menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Menasor''' (2013)
:This incarnation of Menasor is formed by combining the separate Stunticons available in two of [[Kabaya]]'s lines of [[candy toy]]s: Dead End, Breakdown, Drag Strip and Wildrider were available as part of the ''[[Gaia Scramble]]'' line, while Motormaster was released through the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' line. All five figures are snap-together model kits that use stickers for details and come with a stick of gum; Dead End and Breakdown share a mold, as do Drag Strip and Wildrider, each kit affecting minor differences in how they are assembled to differentiate the figures beyond color, which, aside from Motormaster, bear no resemblance to any previous established color schemes for the Stunticons.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Menasor.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Menasor, Menacing Colossus''' (2019)
**[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], Paranoid Scout
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], Doomed Loner
**[[Drag Strip (G1)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], Cutthroat Warrior
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], Stunticon Leader
**[[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]], All-Terrain Soldier
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Stars: ''25

:One of the titular [[combiner]]s from the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, Menasor, Menacing Colossus can be formed by playing the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Stunticon Enigma]] while the Character cards for all five [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] are in Bot Mode while on the battlefield and/or the KO area.

:Menasor, Menacing Colossus' art is based on the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] version of Menasor, with [[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]] replacing [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]]. Like the Combiner Wars version of Menasor, [[Blackjack (G1)|Blackjack]] is depicted as a chestplate despite not being included in the card set.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Superion and Menasor.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Superion & Menasor Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''37 & 38'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (with his components [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]) and Menasor (with ''his'' components [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#38|Translation of Menasor's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
[[File:MenasorEarly.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Menasor got dressed in a rush this morning.]]
[[File:MenasorDevastationConcept.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

* Menasor's [[instructions]] and [[package art]] depict Drag Strip and Breakdown as his arms, and Wildrider and Dead End as his legs, while the [[character model]] used for the cartoon and comic—which has gone on to become the "default" arrangement for Menasor in most subsequent media—makes Drag Strip and Dead End the arms, and Breakdown and Wildrider the legs. An alternate model, designed by [[Studio OX]] for the ''[[TV Magazine]]'' manga and story pages, seen at the top of this article, makes Drag Strip and Wildrider the arms, and Breakdown and Dead End the legs. Drag Strip's the only one in the same place in every configuration!
* An alternate animation character sheet from the original cartoon exists for Menasor. It features all of the limbs in different orientations (the arms upside-down, the legs upside down and reversed with the car sides facing front) from the final model ''and'' the chest sports an Autobot symbol, suggesting, perhaps, that the Stunticon and Aerialbot toy factions may have originally been the other way around. This model was used for the toy [[commercial]] which appeared to introduce the Stunticons and Aerialbots, though with the faction symbol corrected.
* The animators frequently misinterpreted Menasor's character model in the original cartoon. Instead of having the four small Stunticons as his actual limbs (with, for example, his fist directly attached to Drag Strip's form), he was drawn as though the four cars attached on top of generic blocky limbs that extended from Motormaster.
** Menasor's original design featured in IDW's [[The Transformers (IDW)|ongoing series]] features a modified version of this idea; Motormaster's separating parts form the torso, forearms, hands, and feet of Menasor's body, with the Stunticons filling the missing gaps in the body. When Menasor returned after being rebuilt by the Enigma of Combination, his design was altered to resemble the toy featured in the concurrently running ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' toyline, and returns to the traditional combiner limb setup.
** Conversely, Menasor's appearance in ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' combines his classic Generation 1 and ''Combiner Wars'' designs. While combining, the Stunticons instead attach directly on top of Motormaster's limbs before merging with them to form Menasor's limbs. The resulting Menasor design uses the torso and arms from his G1 design, and uses the CW design for the legs, chest and head. Offroad is featured in this design instead of Wildrider, and although he does not appear with the Stunticon grouping prior to combining or when Menasor briefly separates, Blackjack takes the place of the Roller Car on Menasor's chest, materializing directly from Motormaster himself.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Menasor''' (メナゾール ''Menazōru'', メナソー ''Menasō'')
*''French:'' '''Menasor''' (European French cartoon dub, and Canada, carded Stunticon limbs only), '''Confusio''' (Canada, Motormaster's box and Menasor giftset)
*''Italian:'' '''Pentacar''' (toyline and season 3), '''Ultrax''' (cartoon)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēitiān Hǔ''' (飞天虎, "Flying Tiger")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Ameaçador''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Megasaur''' (Мегазавр ''Megazavr'')
*''Polish:'' '''Minozaury''' or '''Minozaur''' ("Minosaurs" or "Minosaur", "Masquerade"), '''Minotaur''' ("Cosmic Rust"), '''Megazaur''' ("Megasaur", one line of dialogue in "Masquerade")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Universe-unreleased-Menasor-art.jpg|Unused ''Universe'' packaging art
Machinima-CW-Menasor.jpg|Machinima ''Combiner Wars'' model.
</gallery>

==References==
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Blot (G1)

2026-05-13T20:55:51Z

Doomdorm64: /* The Transformers */

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{{disambigm|Blot (disambiguation)|Blight (disambiguation)}}
:''Blot is a [[Decepticon]] [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:G1Blot boxart.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Alright, I get the hint. Stop leaving scented bath soaps in my locker.]]
There's only one thing [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s both agree on with no war or argument, and it's this: '''Blot''' (alias '''Blight''') is the most vile and disgusting Transformer ever assembled. He oozes fluids of questionable nature from various joints on his frame, and has a rank odor that usually keeps foes and allies far away from him. Naturally, all this scorn and insult has given the less-than-smart Blot quite the inferiority complex. Stuck with a hygiene problem he can't control and a central processor a few hertz too slow, Blot is both unable to solve the problems of his own stench and talk back to the insulting comments from his peers. Brutish and slow-witted, Blot is the classic dumb bully to those who don't give him respect... although he's not sharp enough to tell when said respect is faked. He's immensely loyal to those who at the very least pretend he's worth something, and [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] in particular is a Decepticon to whom he shows unwavering support.

The other [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], on the other hand, tolerate Blot enough, but are apprehensive about combining into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] with him, as it takes far too long to remove the stench he's passed on to them after they're finished.<ref>Generation 1 Blot toy bio and Marvel ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|The Transformers Universe]]'' profile in [[Back from the Dead|''The Transformers'' #56]]</ref>

{{bigquote|I'm not as bad as I look—I'm worse.|Blot's [[bio]] quote sums him up accurately.}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Blotcomic.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Look! It's my magic nose goblin! He loves making humans go squish!]]
Blot served [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with his fellow Terrorcons, until the disappearance of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], their greatest nemesis. After being alerted to the presence of Fortress Maximus and the Autobots on the distant planet [[Nebulos]], Blot and the Decepticons tracked down their quarry at the planet's capital city, [[Koraja]]. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, the newly minted Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] were more than tough enough to drive off the invaders. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} The Decepticons were only temporarily deterred, however, and continued their reign of terror on Nebulos. Scorponok sent Blot and the Terrorcons, along with the [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]], to attack the resort city of [[Splendora]]. When the Autobots arrived to defend the city, the Terrorcons merged to form [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], but the united [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] became [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], who used a combination of acid pellets and brute force to disassemble the robot and drive off the Decepticons. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}} Blot and the Terrorcons also joined Scorponok in an attack on the [[Nursery (Nebulos)|Nursery]], where they encountered another new kind of Autobot/Nebulon fusion: [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. Blot held his own with the aid of his [[Slime gun|slimegun]], and the Autobots eventually realized that the battle was bringing ruin to the agricultural facility. They fled from Blot and the rest of the Decepticons to bring an end to the carnage. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:DarkStar-BlotTracks.jpg|thumb|Blot firmly believes the crotch is the funniest part of the body to acid-bathe.]]
The Decepticons eventually traveled to [[Earth]], and came into conflict with both Autobot and Decepticon alike. After a brief [[Decepticon Civil War]], the united forces of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and Scorponok turned their rage on the Autobots under [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s command. Blot gleefully joined in the battle, blasting the veteran Autobot [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] with his acid spray. All parties eventually joined forces, however, against the [[Underbase]]-enhanced might of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. The Terrorcons attempted to confront Starscream in [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]], but were annihilated with a single wave of his hand. {{storylink|Dark Star}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Blot headhunt.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Death's Head then immediately regretted having direct physical contact with Blot.]]
[[File:Blot cutthroat time wars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5]]
In [[2007]], Blot was sent to the freelance peacekeeping agent known as [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] as an emissary for the Decepticon army. Death's Head had sought a bounty against [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] months earlier, only to have the offerrer, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], interfere with the collection and rescind the offer. Blot proposed the mechanoid use Decepticon resources to enter Cybertron undetected and track Rodimus Prime's predicted movements to get his revenge. Death's Head was unconvinced by this appeal to his sense of pride, so then Blot appealed to his wallet and instantly the mech was interested in the deal. {{storylink|Headhunt}}

Frothing at the mouth (and the neck, and the ankle joints, and...), Blot enjoyed terrorizing the human population on [[2009]] while on his way to the latest [[energon]] extraction site the Decepticons had rigged up. Unfortunately for them, [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the Terrorcons proved incapable of fending off an Autobot strike team, who quickly destroyed their laboriously assembled drill. Seeking revenge, Blot and the others chased their foes back to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], only to end up passing through a [[trans-time dimensional portal]] and getting caught up in fighting for the fate of the universe. It seems the former 21st century Decepticon leader Galvatron had been active in the 20th century for too long, causing a timestorm which threatened both ends of the timeline, at [[1989]] and 2009.

Soundwave ostensibly agreed to help their 20th century counterparts, but in reality kept Blot and the other Terrorcons in reserve, hoping the other various factions present would do the heavy lifting for them. In the end, Soundwave and the 2009 Terrorcons chose the better part of valor and fled back to their home time rather than face the fighting mad Galvatron. {{storylink|Time Wars}}
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====''Classics''====
{{noteclassics}}
Hun-Grrr was framed by the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s as a traitor in the Decepticon ranks. When Bludgeon and the Seacons confronted him about it, the Terrorcon leader summoned Blot and the others to form Abominus and defend his name. Ultimately, though, Abominus fell in battle with [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
By [[2012]] Blot had been partially revived and pressed into service as part of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s lobotomised [[zombie]] army. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} When the [[Autobot]]s arrived from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to confront Megatron, Blot was shot down by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

====''Transformers '84''====
Following the departure of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' from Cybertron, Blot fell in amongst Lord [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s troops and helped him carve out his own Decepticon empire by attempting to purge every surviving Autobot on the planet. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}} When Straxus later planned to reactivate [[Project Dreadnought]], he sent [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] to defend the [[Planetary engine|planetary turbines]]' control hub in [[Stanix]], where the [[combiner]] encountered [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] and the [[Wreckers]]. After a blow from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack'n'Ruin]]'s [[Hammer (weapon)|hammer]] brought Abominus crashing down, Blot and the other Terrorcons separated to battle the Wreckers individually but the Autobots disengaged and retreated as the explosives they had already laid inside the base detonated. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Tony St. James]] (English), [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:MoneyIsEverything CutthroatBlot.jpg|thumb|Unused animation from ''Fantasia''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "Dance of the Hours".]]
Blot's first appearance was with his fellow Terrorcons inside [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s head. [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] used them to blast into Unicron so he could retrieve more [[anti-electron]]s for an attack against the Autobots. Blot and the others did a decent job in keeping the Autobots at bay, but were quickly forced into retreating when [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] finished building the Technobots and gave them the ability to merge into Computron. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

Later, the Terrorcons were seen under the service of the [[Quintesson]]s. [[Dirk Manus]] had sold the Quintessons a [[Recreator|Molecular Disassembler/Reassembler]]. Eager to test the device, they had Blot act as the volunteer. The test proved that the device not only disassembled and reassembled matter like the name implied, but also cured whatever it had been used on of all broken parts, maladies, and other flaws. Cured of his imperfections, Blot felt sick.

[[File:Terrorconfight.jpg|thumb|left|So a landfill, a glutton, and a sadist walk into a bar...]]
When Dirk and his Technobot escorts were on their way through space, Abominus swooped down and attacked, shooting them from the sky. The [[automatic timer]] in Abominus, placed within by the Quintessons, forced Abominus to separate into his Terrorcon components. The team was upset they couldn't finish the task of destroying the Autobots, though Blot and the team did get a second chance at going against Computron later. {{storylink|Money Is Everything (episode)|Money Is Everything}}

Blot was one of the [[Primitive]]s summoned to fight [[Tornedron]]. Blot joined the other Terrorcons in a last-ditch stand against the energy creature, but the group was surrounded and drained of their energy. They, like the rest of Tornedron's victims, were restored thanks to Grimlock's actions.
{{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Blot, along with the rest of the Terrorcons, stole [[Impervious alloy|heat-resistant alloy]] from the [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]/[[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] lab. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

In [[2007]], Blot participated in an attack on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in order to draw the Autobots' attention while [[Wingspan]] and [[Pounce]] stole the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber|Key]] to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]].{{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} He later took part in the battle on Cybertron, assaulting the Autobots' positions. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
In [[2011]], Blot and the Terrorcons journeyed to Cybertron over the long-abandoned Decepticon [[space bridge|Space Bridge]]. They were part of the first wave of Galvatron's siege, hoping to gain control of [[Vector Sigma]]. Blot's team combined into Abominus to battle [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later on, Abominus teamed up with his fellow combiners to wage war on their Autobot counterparts. Their victory seemed assured until the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] swooped in and scattered the Decepticon combiners. They barely survived the encounter. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} On Earth, Blot and the Terrorcons intervened on [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]'s search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] kept the Terrorcons busy so that Hot Rod could complete his mission. Even after the Terrorcons formed Abominus, the Headmasters stood against them, and the arrival of Computron swung the odds firmly on the Autobots' side. Abominus was last seen with his head buried in the sand, being kicked in the side by Computron. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

[[File:Hm14 Blot Gun.jpg|thumb|200px|Get out of my swamp!]]
When Galvatron launched a [[Metamorphose|metal-warping meteorite]] at the Autobots on [[Athenia]], he brought along Blot and the Terrorcons to occupy the Autobot forces. Linking up as Abominus, they once again battled Computron and the Headmasters. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] devised a scheme to harvest [[plasma energy]] from the planet [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] by setting off a series of explosives that would utterly destroy the planet, releasing its stored energies. Blot and the Terrorcons were responsible for planting the bombs. Hun-Gurrr was spotted by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Shouki]] of the Trainbots, but the other Terrorcons managed to take them hostage. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Blot and the Terrorcons managed to get two of the three sites set before being set upon by [[Raiden]] and the Headmasters. By forming Abominus, Blot's team held their own until Scorponok arrived with his mighty [[Transtector]], MegaZarak. The giant scorpion occupied the Autobots long enough for the Terrorcons to finish their work, and Mars was consumed by the resultant atomic inferno. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

[[File:IRMLFE Decepticon cheer.jpg|thumb|200px|left]]
Soon after, Blot and the Terrorcons joined Sixshot the returning Galvatron on an energy raid. They sought to prevent the Autobots from re-energizing the distant world of [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]], and steal the energy for themselves. Blot's team formed Abominus for yet another in a series of battles against Computron. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

After an extended mission in space, Blot returned with Galvatron and the other Decepticons, setting up shop on Earth under Sixshot's command. He joined an enormous offensive against the Autobots' facility in [[Florida|Miami]], drawing out the troops from Autobot City so that Sixshot could kill [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Body-slamming Computron as Abominus was just icing on the cake. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} The warfare on Earth continued, as Blot and the Terrorcons assembled as Abominus in part of a five-fold simultaneous strike on Autobot interests engineered by Sixshot. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} As Scorponok assumed control of the Decepticons again, Blot was seen at a rally being held in his honor on Chaar. Blot and the Terrorcons later joined a Decepticon strike on the [[Kamchatka Peninsula]], seeking to gain control of the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

As Scorponok abandoned Earth in favor of conquering [[Master (planet)|Master]], Blot was one of his many troops seen attacking the planet's fortifications. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} As part of Abominus, Blot participated in the final battle with the Autobots at the North Pole. He escaped into space with the rest of Scorponok's Decepticons. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Blot was one of those summoned, but only as a part of [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
[[File:Blot_Selects.jpg|thumb|170px|Blot's audition for the role of Purplesaurus Rex went poorly.]]
Blot and his colleagues were sent by the [[Quintesson]]s to help the humans in their conflict against the [[Selector]]s, [[Autobot]]s, and [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} Due to Blot's newly acquired possession of [[Angolmois Energy]], he began leaking [[anti-electron]] gas from his body. The dim-witted Terrorcon used his [[slime gun]] to fire anti-electron imbued oil at [[Orthia]], forcing the all-female combiner to split up into her individual components. Blot was later seen having a wrestling match with fellow Terrorcon [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]], and also participated in the counter-strike on [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] at [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]]'s command.

Blot expressed shock when Megatron absorbed his Angolmois Energy, but later received the upper hand when Hun-Gurrr received the [[Terrorbreaster]] deployed by his Quintesson masters, allowing the Terrorcons to combine into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. However, Megatron evolved into Megatron Omega from his stockpiled Angolmois Energy and briefly attacked the brutish combiner. Abominus shot a hole in his former ally's chest and left him for dead, {{Storylink|Abominus comic 1}} but Megatron Omega ultimately survived the attack.

Blot was present as part of Abominus during his attack on [[Neo Scramble City]], and was temporarily left out of the combiner when Hun-Gurrr and [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] assimilated [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s limbs to become [[Abomenaticus]]. Blot later recombined with Hun-Gurrr upon Abomenaticus's reconfiguration into Abominus to fight Megatron Omega. Following Abominus's failure to defeat Megatron and alliance with [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]], the Terrorcons entered a portal with the Dinobot combiner {{Storylink|Abominus comic 2}} to the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]] and split up into their individual forms. Blot was present on the planet's surface when Hun-Gurrr assisted Volcanicus in his fight against [[Primacron]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}}

====''The Great Transformer War''====
Blot and the Terrorcons were defeated in battle as Abominus by Computron. They switched tactics and split into their individual modes to spray Computron with "[[Cohesive Control Liquid]]", forcing him onto the Decepticon side. The Technobots were eventually freed when Spike Witwicky blasted them with a counter-spray. The now clear-minded Computron then proceeded to crush the individual Terrorcons. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 2|The Great Transformer War #2}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
The Terrorcons and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] intercepted [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s team during the search for [[Metascan Alpha]]. The Terrorcons united into Abominus, but the Autobots ignored them and continued with their mission. A short time later, Abominus came under attack from the [[Destructon]]s and was blasted apart. The Terrorcons began a retreat and found themselves being aided by Ultra Magnus, resulting in Cyclonus agreeing to a truce between the two factions. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Sixshot]]''}}

[[File:MegatronOrigin4 BlotFights.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|right|Suspect is considered armed and extremely smelly.]]
Blot was one of the earlier warriors seen in the [[Gladiatorial combat|bloodsport tournaments]] on [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], part of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s team as the future [[Decepticon leader]] rose in prominence. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} He remained part of the movement when the pit-fighting broke out into active terrorism, and was seen dismembering security officers with his extra arms just before [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] returned with his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

During [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]'s era, Blot frequented [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s bar and threw a glass at [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] when the scientist entered the joint. {{storylink|What It's Really Like}} When Megatron was defeated at the hands of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] disapproved and had him exiled to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Blot and the Terrorcons also disapproved, but thought his choice of punishment was lame and set out to get rid of their old leader permanently. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Unfortunately, they turned out to have vastly underestimated Megatron's power and found themselves easily dispatched, after which they were quick to re-pledge their allegiance to him. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}} After returning to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and taking back control of the Decepticons, Megatron punished Scorponok by having Blot and the Terrorcons tear him apart. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}}

[[File:Blot and Triggerhappy The End of the Beginning of the World.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|Well, so much for there being an IDW appearance of Abominus.]]
As the war went on, the Terrorcons became major fanboys of [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. They were deployed to [[Mumu-Obscura]], but were taken prisoner by the [[Reaper]]s to lure Sixshot to the planet. The Reapers offered membership to their little club so long as Sixshot destroyed the Terrorcons, to which Blot offered no reaction whatsoever, nor did he react when Sixshot appeared to take the Reapers up on their offer. After Sixshot declined the invitation, the Reapers allowed the Decepticons to leave in peace. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

Blot later returned to Cybertron, where he was part of an angry Decepticon crowd who demanded answers from the [[Autobot]]s for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s death. {{storylink|Stick Together}} He joined up with [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], who was trying to lead the Decepticons back into war, only to be taken out by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] while guarding their base. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}
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===Theft of the Golden Disk===
Among the many historical artifacts the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] managed to acquire was the Hand of Blot. {{storylink|Dirge (BW)|Dirge's ''Timelines'' profile}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-TerrorconBlot-CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]

The Terrorcon Blot could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Terrorcon Blot packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Blot, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Blot participated in a vicious battle against the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] alongside his fellow [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Technobots and Terrorcons|Technobots and Terrorcons commercial}}
*Blot and the Terrorcons launched an assault on [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], only to be blasted away by the Autobot city's battle station mode. The Terrorcons regrouped and combined into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] to tear into Maximus's armament. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Fortress Maximus|Fortress Maximus commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
'''Blight''' and the other Terrorcons were cloned from ancient [[CNA]] by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and promptly escaped to cause havoc. [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] were dispatched and managed to recapture the team, returning them to Shockwave's control, for now anyway. {{storylink|Unleash the Beasts}}

Fearing the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] would form Computron, the Terrorcons ambushed them outside [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. After successfully defeating them, the Decepticon team attacked an unsuspecting Autobot City itself. {{storylink|Circuit Breaker (Legends)|Circuit Breaker}} Blot also was part of an assault by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] on Autobot City which was halted when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] received a new [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] and regained his robot mode. {{storylink|Monstrosity}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Blot.jpg|thumb|400px|left| Rorschach would be proud.]]
Blot participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character available as a reward in the "Abominus Rampage" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Earth Wars Blot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Blot is a disgusting shambling mess, leaking bodily fluids (oil, hydraulic and Primus knows what else), which only goes to damage his low self-esteem even more. As such, he tends not to care about maintaining his body, despite the fact that his constant leakage can cause his body to occasionally break down. Though unintelligent and uncouth, he is a strong, loyal and surprisingly agile fighter, with sharp claws which allow him to scale all manner of vertical structure with ease, as well as assisting his fellow Terrorcons with a slime gun that fires beams of corrosive liquid.{{storylink|Source:Transformers:_Earth_Wars/2019#Blot|Blot Bio}}

*'''Added:''' June 28, 2019
*'''Autobot Counterpart''': Rook
*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Star Ratings:''' 2 - 5 stars
*'''Ability: Explosive Decoy:''' Place a decoy that has 65% of your Health and taunts defences. When destroyed, it explodes dealing a set amount of damage in a large area. Only one decoy can be active at a time.
*'''Passive:''' Every 10 seconds cast Acidthrower, inflicting as much as damage as Blot's maximum DPS as Acid damage for six seconds.
**'''Cost:''' 5 ability points +3 cost increase.
*'''Level 11 Bonus''': Gain a 50% damage reduction shield.
*'''Compatible C.O.M.B.A.T.s:'''
**Companion
**Melee
**Shield
*'''Bot Specific [[Transformers: Earth Wars#Power Cores|Power Cores]]:'''
*'''Skins:'''
**'''Prime- Blight:''' Gives Blot a look resembling Blight from Transformers Prime.
*'''Combiner:''' Abominus
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:blot Blot at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Blot was a vile and disgusting Decepticon who relied on his noxious presence to defeat his enemies. Eager for respect, he was loyal to Hun-Gurrr and any other Decepticon who treated him well. {{storylink|Technorganic Secrets}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Blot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's a thingy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blot''' (Terrorcon, [[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''TR4'''
:*''Takara name'': '''Butto'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-83'''
:*''Accessories:'' "[[Slime gun]]", laser mount

: Released in the fourth year of Hasbro's US ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (third year in Europe and in Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line), Terrorcon Blot transforms into a long-armed, hunchbacked monster-thing. In monster mode, his backpack is used to mount his "slime gun" over his head. The peg for the gun also allows it to be hand-held in robot mode, but it's more or less just a cudgel if used that way. His beast mode arms can be positioned in robot mode to give him a four-armed stance (this stature was canonized in [[:File:MegatronOrigin4 BlotFights.jpg|a Megatron Origin issue]]).

: He can form the leg or arm of any "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]"-style combiner, though he is nominally Abominus's right arm. His usefulness as a leg is highly questionable, as his extraordinary width tends to push against whoever is positioned opposite him. Even his arm mode is far from ideal, as his beast mode legs project so far out that even Abominus's specially-shaped gun only barely clears them. He can also attach to Metroplex's robot mode.

: There is a later-run variant of Blot, released in 1988, which not only lacks a [[rubsign]], but has been [[retool]]ed to fill in the indent on his beast noggin where the rubsign would have gone.

: There is also a packaging variant for all four small Terrorcons, which included a random bonus Decepticon [[Decoy (G1)|"Decoy" mini-figurine]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Blot/blot.htm More information on Blot at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Abominus''' (Gift set, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-84'''
:*''Accessories:'' "[[Slime gun]]", laser mount

: Blot was also available in a gift set with the rest of the Terrorcons. All of the Terrorcons are identical to their individual releases, although it is unknown if the versions without the rubsign indents were released in this format. (It's not terribly likely though.)
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===''Prime''===
[[File:BHtoy-Blight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p2|'''Blight''' (Cyberverse Legion Class, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Series / Number'': '''3 / 010'''
:*''Accessories'': "Affliction Hammer"

{{note|''Prime'' [[Blight (Prime)#Toys|Blight]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the original Blot/Blight in the ''Legends'' game event "[[Unleash the Beasts]]".}}

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 3|Series 3 ''Cyberverse'']] Legion Class toys, Blight transforms into a hulking bipedal dragonoid-like thing. His [[robot mode]] hands can hold the weapon via the latter's multiple [[C joint|3 mm post]]s, and he and the weapon feature numerous 3 mm mounting points.

: Though not called out in the [[instructions]], Blight combines with ''Cyberverse'' [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Toys|Twinstrike]], [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Toys|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Windrazor (Prime)#Toys|Windrazor]], and [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Toys|Predacon Rippersnapper]], to form [[Abominus (Prime)#Toys|Abominus]], with Blight forming the left leg.

: This toy was [[redeco]]ed into Rot Gut, ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Burara#Toys|Burara]], and [[Gorge#Toys|''The Last Knight'' Gorge]]. His hammer accessory was also used, in varying colors, by Twinstrike, [[Prowl (WFC)#Cyberverse|Prowl]], and [[Rot Gut (Prime)|Rot Gut]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/Blight/blight.htm More information on Blight at TFU.info]''
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Deluxe-Class-Blot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's a block. With a face.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Terrorcon Blot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-23'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 25]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': Gun, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released in the third (and Terrorcon-dense) wave of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Deluxes, "Terrorcon Blot" is a heavy [[retool]] of [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Power of the Primes|Terrorcon Rippersnapper]], transforms into a hunchbacked creature based on his original toy. Like all ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor with a spot for [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]s (and by extension, [[Titan Master#Toys|Titan Master]]s, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigmas of Combination]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix cores]]) and can form a Combiner hand. He includes a piece that can fill the gap in the armor or be held as a gun.

: Blot can also change into a limb for any ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Combiner (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs), although he is meant to combine with [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Power of the Primes|Hun-Gurrr]] to form [[Abominus (G1)#Power of the Primes|Abominus]].

: Blot's gun has a relatively short [[5 mm post]]. Combined with the claws that stick up above his hands, this means that he has trouble holding it securely. Blot also features an additional piece of plastic attached to the swivel that manages his monster mode head and top, primarily used to mount weapons in monster mode, though with the exception of his leg mode this part conspicuously sticks out of every one of his modes with no proper means of collapsing it.

: Being a retool of Rippersnapper, Blot unfortunately inherited that toy's fragile combiner-peg-hole problem, as his is molded in a similar thickness, or rather thinness, of plastic.

: Blot was retooled further into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Lobclaw#Generations Selects|Lobclaw]] and [[Gulf#Generations Selects|Gulf]]. The original mold was also differently retooled into [[Overbite (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Overbite]]. Let us hope they were spared…
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Blot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His Japanese name actually warns you what he smells like.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Abominus''' (Multi-pack, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 17]], 2021
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TT-GS12'''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''TT-GS05'''
:*''Accessories'': Gun

: Initially developed by TakaraTomy, ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' "Butto" is a more cartoon-accurate redeco of his ''Power of the Primes'' release. He features a lighter shade of purple plastic, and numerous different paint applications, mostly consisting of removing the silver paint on his chest and legs and adding red accents on his "nipples". Minor deco changes include two Decepticon insignias on his shoulders, silver spots on the sides of his stomach, as well as blue accents on his knees and crotch.

: He was only available in a massive box set of Terrorcons, along with [[Cutthroat (G1)#Generations Selects|Cutthroat]], [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Generations Selects|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Generations Selects|Rippersnapper]], and [[Sinnertwin (G1)#Generations Selects|Sinnertwin]]. This set was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan, with a small-ish number imported and made for sale through [[Hasbro Pulse]]; originally slated for release on [[March 27]], Abominus's release was pushed back to [[April 17]].
{{POTPRippersnapperMold}}
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==Notes==
* Blot had the evocative working name of "Slimebucket".
* In the 2010s, Hasbro lead designer [[John Warden]] asked TakaraTomy staff on behalf of all us fans what Blot's alt-mode is supposed to be. The answer they gave was "ogre". Your mileage may vary.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=John Warden asked TakaraTomy designers what G1 Blot was supposed to be. They say he is an "ogre".|link=https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/916108775790137344|name=Matthew Karpowich|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=10|day=05}}</ref> The ''[[Transformers Roleplaying Game]]'' gives two wildly different answers: ''[[Decepticon Directive]]'' calls him a "goo monster", while ''[[Technorganic Secrets]]'' bizarrely tries to claim that he's a {{w|Crotaphytidae|collared lizard}}.
* In the 2005 IDW continuity, Blot may or may not be alive following Arcee's attack. It all depends on how snarkily you wish to interpret [[John Barber]]'s tweets. However, seeing as he never makes another appearance, things aren't looking too good for ol' Blot.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I think Blip would be really ticked off if I killed his brother.|link=https://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/282262789031075840|name=John Barber|site=Twitter|year=2012|month=12|day=21}}</ref>
* By the early 2010s, Hasbro lost the trademark "Blot", resulting in Blot's ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' namesake having to be called "[[Blight (Prime)|Blight]]". Later in the decade, Hasbro got the trademark back, but now as "Terrorcon Blot" for stronger protection.
* Due to being (probably) dead, Blot never appeared in IDW's [[The Transformers: Windblade|''Windblade'' vol. 1]] [[A Long Way Down|#2]], wherein several of his teammates appeared redesigned according to their contemporary ''Transformers: Prime'' toy namesakes. In [[2013]], "Blight" (toy trademark issues) did get to appear as such in the ''Transformers Legends'' mobile game. In [[2024]], "Blot" (trademark back, baby!) also received a pay-to-unlock aesthetic skin (at right) based on ''Prime'' Blight in the ''Transformers: Earth Wars'' mobile game.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Butto''' (ブット),<ref>While usually written "Butt", Blot's Japanese name is in fact rather difficult to transliterate into English, being essentially "foot" with a "b" sound instead of an "f". In katakana, "butt" is usually rendered バット ''batto'', while "boot" is ブート ''būto''. It is likely that "butto" is a misspelling, intentional or otherwise, of "Blot" (ブロット ''Burotto'').</ref> '''Blot''' (ブロット ''Burotto'')
*''French:'' '''Extermino''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Paca'''
*''Italian:'' '''Spectrobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Wūdiǎn''' (China, 污点, "Stain"), '''Xuèwū Xióng''' (China, 血污熊, "Bloodstained Bear")
*''Russian:'' '''Blot''' (Блот)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Money-is-everything-terrorcons-robotmode.jpg|Don't kick [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] in the head
EW skin-Blight.jpg|''Earth Wars'' "Prime Blight" skin
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Generations Selects Quintessons]]
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One zombies]]
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{{disambigm|Blot (disambiguation)|Blight (disambiguation)}}
:''Blot is a [[Decepticon]] [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:G1Blot boxart.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Alright, I get the hint. Stop leaving scented bath soaps in my locker.]]
There's only one thing [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s both agree on with no war or argument, and it's this: '''Blot''' (alias '''Blight''') is the most vile and disgusting Transformer ever assembled. He oozes fluids of questionable nature from various joints on his frame, and has a rank odor that usually keeps foes and allies far away from him. Naturally, all this scorn and insult has given the less-than-smart Blot quite the inferiority complex. Stuck with a hygiene problem he can't control and a central processor a few hertz too slow, Blot is both unable to solve the problems of his own stench and talk back to the insulting comments from his peers. Brutish and slow-witted, Blot is the classic dumb bully to those who don't give him respect... although he's not sharp enough to tell when said respect is faked. He's immensely loyal to those who at the very least pretend he's worth something, and [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] in particular is a Decepticon to whom he shows unwavering support.

The other [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], on the other hand, tolerate Blot enough, but are apprehensive about combining into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] with him, as it takes far too long to remove the stench he's passed on to them after they're finished.<ref>Generation 1 Blot toy bio and Marvel ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|The Transformers Universe]]'' profile in [[Back from the Dead|''The Transformers'' #56]]</ref>

{{bigquote|I'm not as bad as I look—I'm worse.|Blot's [[bio]] quote sums him up accurately.}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Blotcomic.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Look! It's my magic nose goblin! He loves making humans go squish!]]
Blot served [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with his fellow Terrorcons, until the disappearance of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], their greatest nemesis. After being alerted to the presence of Fortress Maximus and the Autobots on the distant planet [[Nebulos]], Blot and the Decepticons tracked down their quarry at the planet's capital city, [[Koraja]]. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, the newly minted Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] were more than tough enough to drive off the invaders. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} The Decepticons were only temporarily deterred, however, and continued their reign of terror on Nebulos. Scorponok sent Blot and the Terrorcons, along with the [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]], to attack the resort city of [[Splendora]]. When the Autobots arrived to defend the city, the Terrorcons merged to form [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], but the united [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] became [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], who used a combination of acid pellets and brute force to disassemble the robot and drive off the Decepticons. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}} Blot and the Terrorcons also joined Scorponok in an attack on the [[Nursery (Nebulos)|Nursery]], where they encountered another new kind of Autobot/Nebulon fusion: [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. Blot held his own with the aid of his [[Slime gun|slimegun]], and the Autobots eventually realized that the battle was bringing ruin to the agricultural facility. They fled from Blot and the rest of the Decepticons to bring an end to the carnage. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:DarkStar-BlotTracks.jpg|thumb|Blot firmly believes the crotch is the funniest part of the body to acid-bathe.]]
The Decepticons eventually traveled to [[Earth]], and came into conflict with both Autobot and Decepticon alike. After a brief [[Decepticon Civil War]], the united forces of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and Scorponok turned their rage on the Autobots under [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s command. Blot gleefully joined in the battle, blasting the veteran Autobot [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] with his acid spray. All parties eventually joined forces, however, against the [[Underbase]]-enhanced might of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. The Terrorcons attempted to confront Starscream in [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]], but were annihilated with a single wave of his hand. {{storylink|Dark Star}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Blot headhunt.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Death's Head then immediately regretted having direct physical contact with Blot.]]
[[File:Blot cutthroat time wars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5]]
In [[2007]], Blot was sent to the freelance peacekeeping agent known as [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] as an emissary for the Decepticon army. Death's Head had sought a bounty against [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] months earlier, only to have the offerrer, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], interfere with the collection and rescind the offer. Blot proposed the mechanoid use Decepticon resources to enter Cybertron undetected and track Rodimus Prime's predicted movements to get his revenge. Death's Head was unconvinced by this appeal to his sense of pride, so then Blot appealed to his wallet and instantly the mech was interested in the deal. {{storylink|Headhunt}}

Frothing at the mouth (and the neck, and the ankle joints, and...), Blot enjoyed terrorizing the human population on [[2009]] while on his way to the latest [[energon]] extraction site the Decepticons had rigged up. Unfortunately for them, [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the Terrorcons proved incapable of fending off an Autobot strike team, who quickly destroyed their laboriously assembled drill. Seeking revenge, Blot and the others chased their foes back to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], only to end up passing through a [[trans-time dimensional portal]] and getting caught up in fighting for the fate of the universe. It seems the former 21st century Decepticon leader Galvatron had been active in the 20th century for too long, causing a timestorm which threatened both ends of the timeline, at [[1989]] and 2009.

Soundwave ostensibly agreed to help their 20th century counterparts, but in reality kept Blot and the other Terrorcons in reserve, hoping the other various factions present would do the heavy lifting for them. In the end, Soundwave and the 2009 Terrorcons chose the better part of valor and fled back to their home time rather than face the fighting mad Galvatron. {{storylink|Time Wars}}
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====''Classics''====
{{noteclassics}}
Hun-Grrr was framed by the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s as a traitor in the Decepticon ranks. When Bludgeon and the Seacons confronted him about it, the Terrorcon leader summoned Blot and the others to form Abominus and defend his name. Ultimately, though, Abominus fell in battle with [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
By [[2012]] Blot had been partially revived and pressed into service as part of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s lobotomised [[zombie]] army. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} When the [[Autobot]]s arrived from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to confront Megatron, Blot was shot down by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

====''Transformers '84''====
Following the departure of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' from Cybertron, Blot fell in amongst Lord [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s troops and helped him carve out his own Decepticon empire by attempting to purge every surviving Autobot on the planet. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}} When Straxus later planned to reactivate [[Project Dreadnought]], he sent [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] to defend the [[Planetary engine|planetary turbines]]' control hub in [[Stanix]], where the [[combiner]] encountered [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] and the [[Wreckers]]. After a blow from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack'n'Ruin]]'s [[Hammer (weapon)|hammer]] brought Abominus crashing down, Blot and the other Terrorcons separated to battle the Wreckers individually but the Autobots disengaged and retreated as the explosives they had already laid inside the base detonated. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Tony St. James]] (English), [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:MoneyIsEverything CutthroatBlot.jpg|thumb|Unused animation from ''Fantasia''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "Dance of the Hours".]]
Blot's first appearance was with his fellow Terrorcons inside [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s head. [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] used them to blast into Unicron so he could retrieve more [[anti-electron]]s for an attack against the Autobots. Blot and the others did a decent job in keeping the Autobots at bay, but were quickly forced into retreating when [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] finished building the Technobots and gave them the ability to merge into Computron. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

Later, the Terrorcons were seen under the service of the [[Quintesson]]s. [[Dirk Manus]] had sold the Quintessons a [[Recreator|Molecular Disassembler/Reassembler]]. Eager to test the device, they had Blot act as the volunteer. The test proved that the device not only disassembled and reassembled matter like the name implied, but also cured whatever it had been used on of all broken parts, maladies, and other flaws. Cured of his imperfections, Blot felt sick.

[[File:Terrorconfight.jpg|thumb|left|So a landfill, a glutton, and a sadist walk into a bar...]]
When Dirk and his Technobot escorts were on their way through space, Abominus swooped down and attacked, shooting them from the sky. The [[automatic timer]] in Abominus, placed within by the Quintessons, forced Abominus to separate into his Terrorcon components. The team was upset they couldn't finish the task of destroying the Autobots, though Blot and the team did get a second chance at going against Computron later. {{storylink|Money Is Everything (episode)|Money Is Everything}}

Blot was one of the [[Primitive]]s summoned to fight [[Tornedron]]. Blot joined the other Terrorcons in a last-ditch stand against the energy creature, but the group was surrounded and drained of their energy. They, like the rest of Tornedron's victims, were restored thanks to Grimlock's actions.
{{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Blot, along with the rest of the Terrorcons, stole [[Impervious alloy|heat-resistant alloy]] from the [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]/[[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] lab. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

In [[2007]], Blot participated in an attack on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in order to draw the Autobots' attention while [[Wingspan]] and [[Pounce]] stole the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber|Key]] to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]].{{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} He later took part in the battle on Cybertron, assaulting the Autobots' positions. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
In [[2011]], Blot and the Terrorcons journeyed to Cybertron over the long-abandoned Decepticon [[space bridge|Space Bridge]]. They were part of the first wave of Galvatron's siege, hoping to gain control of [[Vector Sigma]]. Blot's team combined into Abominus to battle [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later on, Abominus teamed up with his fellow combiners to wage war on their Autobot counterparts. Their victory seemed assured until the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] swooped in and scattered the Decepticon combiners. They barely survived the encounter. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} On Earth, Blot and the Terrorcons intervened on [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]'s search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] kept the Terrorcons busy so that Hot Rod could complete his mission. Even after the Terrorcons formed Abominus, the Headmasters stood against them, and the arrival of Computron swung the odds firmly on the Autobots' side. Abominus was last seen with his head buried in the sand, being kicked in the side by Computron. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

[[File:Hm14 Blot Gun.jpg|thumb|200px|Get out of my swamp!]]
When Galvatron launched a [[Metamorphose|metal-warping meteorite]] at the Autobots on [[Athenia]], he brought along Blot and the Terrorcons to occupy the Autobot forces. Linking up as Abominus, they once again battled Computron and the Headmasters. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] devised a scheme to harvest [[plasma energy]] from the planet [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] by setting off a series of explosives that would utterly destroy the planet, releasing its stored energies. Blot and the Terrorcons were responsible for planting the bombs. Hun-Gurrr was spotted by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Shouki]] of the Trainbots, but the other Terrorcons managed to take them hostage. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Blot and the Terrorcons managed to get two of the three sites set before being set upon by [[Raiden]] and the Headmasters. By forming Abominus, Blot's team held their own until Scorponok arrived with his mighty [[Transtector]], MegaZarak. The giant scorpion occupied the Autobots long enough for the Terrorcons to finish their work, and Mars was consumed by the resultant atomic inferno. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

[[File:IRMLFE Decepticon cheer.jpg|thumb|200px|left]]
Soon after, Blot and the Terrorcons joined Sixshot the returning Galvatron on an energy raid. They sought to prevent the Autobots from re-energizing the distant world of [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]], and steal the energy for themselves. Blot's team formed Abominus for yet another in a series of battles against Computron. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

After an extended mission in space, Blot returned with Galvatron and the other Decepticons, setting up shop on Earth under Sixshot's command. He joined an enormous offensive against the Autobots' facility in [[Florida|Miami]], drawing out the troops from Autobot City so that Sixshot could kill [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Body-slamming Computron as Abominus was just icing on the cake. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} The warfare on Earth continued, as Blot and the Terrorcons assembled as Abominus in part of a five-fold simultaneous strike on Autobot interests engineered by Sixshot. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} As Scorponok assumed control of the Decepticons again, Blot was seen at a rally being held in his honor on Chaar. Blot and the Terrorcons later joined a Decepticon strike on the [[Kamchatka Peninsula]], seeking to gain control of the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

As Scorponok abandoned Earth in favor of conquering [[Master (planet)|Master]], Blot was one of his many troops seen attacking the planet's fortifications. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} As part of Abominus, Blot participated in the final battle with the Autobots at the North Pole. He escaped into space with the rest of Scorponok's Decepticons. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Blot was one of those summoned, but only as a part of [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
[[File:Blot_Selects.jpg|thumb|170px|Blot's audition for the role of Purplesaurus Rex went poorly.]]
Blot and his colleagues were sent by the [[Quintesson]]s to help the humans in their conflict against the [[Selector]]s, [[Autobot]]s, and [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} Due to Blot's newly acquired possession of [[Angolmois Energy]], he began leaking [[anti-electron]] gas from his body. The dim-witted Terrorcon used his [[slime gun]] to fire anti-electron imbued oil at [[Orthia]], forcing the all-female combiner to split up into her individual components. Blot was later seen having a wrestling match with fellow Terrorcon [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]], and also participated in the counter-strike on [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] at [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]]'s command.

Blot expressed shock when Megatron absorbed his Angolmois Energy, but later received the upper hand when Hun-Gurrr received the [[Terrorbreaster]] deployed by his Quintesson masters, allowing the Terrorcons to combine into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. However, Megatron evolved into Megatron Omega from his stockpiled Angolmois Energy and briefly attacked the brutish combiner. Abominus shot a hole in his former ally's chest and left him for dead, {{Storylink|Abominus comic 1}} but Megatron Omega ultimately survived the attack.

Blot was present as part of Abominus during his attack on [[Neo Scramble City]], and was temporarily left out of the combiner when Hun-Gurrr and [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] assimilated [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s limbs to become [[Abomenaticus]]. Blot later recombined with Hun-Gurrr upon Abomenaticus's reconfiguration into Abominus to fight Megatron Omega. Following Abominus's failure to defeat Megatron and alliance with [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]], the Terrorcons entered a portal with the Dinobot combiner {{Storylink|Abominus comic 2}} to the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]] and split up into their individual forms. Blot was present on the planet's surface when Hun-Gurrr assisted Volcanicus in his fight against [[Primacron]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}}

====''The Great Transformer War''====
Blot and the Terrorcons were defeated in battle as Abominus by Computron. They switched tactics and split into their individual modes to spray Computron with "[[Cohesive Control Liquid]]", forcing him onto the Decepticon side. The Technobots were eventually freed when Spike Witwicky blasted them with a counter-spray. The now clear-minded Computron then proceeded to crush the individual Terrorcons. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 2|The Great Transformer War #2}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
The Terrorcons and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] intercepted [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s team during the search for [[Metascan Alpha]]. The Terrorcons united into Abominus, but the Autobots ignored them and continued with their mission. A short time later, Abominus came under attack from the [[Destructon]]s and was blasted apart. The Terrorcons began a retreat and found themselves being aided by Ultra Magnus, resulting in Cyclonus agreeing to a truce between the two factions. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Sixshot]]''}}

[[File:MegatronOrigin4 BlotFights.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|right|Suspect is considered armed and extremely smelly.]]
Blot was one of the earlier warriors seen in the [[Gladiatorial combat|bloodsport tournaments]] on [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], part of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s team as the future [[Decepticon leader]] rose in prominence. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} He remained part of the movement when the pit-fighting broke out into active terrorism, and was seen dismembering security officers with his extra arms just before [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] returned with his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

During [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]'s era, Blot frequented [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s bar and threw a glass at [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] when the scientist entered the joint. {{storylink|What It's Really Like}} When Megatron was defeated at the hands of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] disapproved and had him exiled to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Blot and the Terrorcons also disapproved, but thought his choice of punishment was lame and set out to get rid of their old leader permanently. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Unfortunately, they turned out to have vastly underestimated Megatron's power and found themselves easily dispatched, after which they were quick to re-pledge their allegiance to him. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}} After returning to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and taking back control of the Decepticons, Megatron punished Scorponok by having Blot and the Terrorcons tear him apart. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}}

[[File:Blot and Triggerhappy The End of the Beginning of the World.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|Well, so much for there being an IDW appearance of Abominus.]]
As the war went on, the Terrorcons became major fanboys of [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. They were deployed to [[Mumu-Obscura]], but were taken prisoner by the [[Reaper]]s to lure Sixshot to the planet. The Reapers offered membership to their little club so long as Sixshot destroyed the Terrorcons, to which Blot offered no reaction whatsoever, nor did he react when Sixshot appeared to take the Reapers up on their offer. After Sixshot declined the invitation, the Reapers allowed the Decepticons to leave in peace. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

Blot later returned to Cybertron, where he was part of an angry Decepticon crowd who demanded answers from the [[Autobot]]s for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s death. {{storylink|Stick Together}} He joined up with [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], who was trying to lead the Decepticons back into war, only to be taken out by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] while guarding their base. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}
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===Theft of the Golden Disk===
Among the many historical artifacts the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] managed to acquire was the Hand of Blot. {{storylink|Dirge (BW)|Dirge's ''Timelines'' profile}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-TerrorconBlot-CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]

The Terrorcon Blot could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Terrorcon Blot packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Blot, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Blot participated in a vicious battle against the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] alongside his fellow [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Technobots and Terrorcons|Technobots and Terrorcons commercial}}
*Blot and the Terrorcons launched an assault on [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], only to be blasted away by the Autobot city's battle station mode. The Terrorcons regrouped and combined into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] to tear into Maximus's armament. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Fortress Maximus|Fortress Maximus commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
'''Blight''' and the other Terrorcons were cloned from ancient [[CNA]] by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and promptly escaped to cause havoc. [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] were dispatched and managed to recapture the team, returning them to Shockwave's control, for now anyway. {{storylink|Unleash the Beasts}}

Fearing the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] would form Computron, the Terrorcons ambushed them outside [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. After successfully defeating them, the Decepticon team attacked an unsuspecting Autobot City itself. {{storylink|Circuit Breaker (Legends)|Circuit Breaker}} Blot also was part of an assault by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] on Autobot City which was halted when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] received a new [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] and regained his robot mode. {{storylink|Monstrosity}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Blot.jpg|thumb|400px|left| Rorschach would be proud.]]
Blot participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character available as a reward in the "Abominus Rampage" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Earth Wars Blot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Blot is a disgusting shambling mess, leaking bodily fluids (oil, hydraulic and Primus knows what else), which only goes to damage his low self-esteem even more. As such, he tends not to care about maintaining his body, despite the fact that his constant leakage can cause his body to occasionally break down. Though unintelligent and uncouth, he is a strong, loyal and surprisingly agile fighter, with sharp claws which allow him to scale all manner of vertical structure with ease, as well as assisting his fellow Terrorcons with a slime gun that fires beams of corrosive liquid.{{storylink|Source:Transformers:_Earth_Wars/2019#Blot|Blot Bio}}

*'''Added:''' June 28, 2019
*'''Autobot Counterpart''': Rook
*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Star Ratings:''' 2 - 5 stars
*'''Ability: Explosive Decoy:''' Place a decoy that has 65% of your Health and taunts defences. When destroyed, it explodes dealing a set amount of damage in a large area. Only one decoy can be active at a time.
*'''Passive:''' Every 10 seconds cast Acidthrower, inflicting as much as damage as Blot's maximum DPS as Acid damage for six seconds.
**'''Cost:''' 5 ability points +3 cost increase.
*'''Level 11 Bonus''': Gain a 50% damage reduction shield.
*'''Compatible C.O.M.B.A.T.s:'''
**Companion
**Melee
**Shield
*'''Bot Specific [[Transformers: Earth Wars#Power Cores|Power Cores]]:'''
*'''Skins:'''
**'''Prime- Blight:''' Gives Blot a look resembling Blight from Transformers Prime.
*'''Combiner:''' Abominus
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:blot Blot at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Blot was a vile and disgusting Decepticon who relied on his noxious presence to defeat his enemies. Eager for respect, he was loyal to Hun-Gurrr and any other Decepticon who treated him well. {{storylink|Technorganic Secrets}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Blot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's a thingy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blot''' (Terrorcon, [[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''TR4'''
:*''Takara name'': '''Butto'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-83'''
:*''Accessories:'' "[[Slime gun]]", laser mount

: Released in the fourth year of Hasbro's US ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (third year in Europe and in Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line), Terrorcon Blot transforms into a long-armed, hunchbacked monster-thing. In monster mode, his backpack is used to mount his "slime gun" over his head. The peg for the gun also allows it to be hand-held in robot mode, but it's more or less just a cudgel if used that way. His beast mode arms can be positioned in robot mode to give him a four-armed stance (this stature was canonized in [[:File:MegatronOrigin4 BlotFights.jpg|a Megatron Origin issue]]).

: He can form the leg or arm of any "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]"-style combiner, though he is nominally Abominus's right arm. His usefulness as a leg is highly questionable, as his extraordinary width tends to push against whoever is positioned opposite him. Even his arm mode is far from ideal, as his beast mode legs project so far out that even Abominus's specially-shaped gun only barely clears them. He can also attach to Metroplex's robot mode.

: There is a later-run variant of Blot, released in 1988, which not only lacks a [[rubsign]], but has been [[retool]]ed to fill in the indent on his beast noggin where the rubsign would have gone.

: There is also a packaging variant for all four small Terrorcons, which included a random bonus Decepticon [[Decoy|"Decoy" mini-figurine]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Blot/blot.htm More information on Blot at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Abominus''' (Gift set, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-84'''
:*''Accessories:'' "[[Slime gun]]", laser mount

: Blot was also available in a gift set with the rest of the Terrorcons. All of the Terrorcons are identical to their individual releases, although it is unknown if the versions without the rubsign indents were released in this format. (It's not terribly likely though.)
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===''Prime''===
[[File:BHtoy-Blight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p2|'''Blight''' (Cyberverse Legion Class, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Series / Number'': '''3 / 010'''
:*''Accessories'': "Affliction Hammer"

{{note|''Prime'' [[Blight (Prime)#Toys|Blight]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the original Blot/Blight in the ''Legends'' game event "[[Unleash the Beasts]]".}}

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 3|Series 3 ''Cyberverse'']] Legion Class toys, Blight transforms into a hulking bipedal dragonoid-like thing. His [[robot mode]] hands can hold the weapon via the latter's multiple [[C joint|3 mm post]]s, and he and the weapon feature numerous 3 mm mounting points.

: Though not called out in the [[instructions]], Blight combines with ''Cyberverse'' [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Toys|Twinstrike]], [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Toys|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Windrazor (Prime)#Toys|Windrazor]], and [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Toys|Predacon Rippersnapper]], to form [[Abominus (Prime)#Toys|Abominus]], with Blight forming the left leg.

: This toy was [[redeco]]ed into Rot Gut, ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Burara#Toys|Burara]], and [[Gorge#Toys|''The Last Knight'' Gorge]]. His hammer accessory was also used, in varying colors, by Twinstrike, [[Prowl (WFC)#Cyberverse|Prowl]], and [[Rot Gut (Prime)|Rot Gut]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/Blight/blight.htm More information on Blight at TFU.info]''
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Deluxe-Class-Blot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's a block. With a face.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Terrorcon Blot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-23'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 25]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': Gun, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released in the third (and Terrorcon-dense) wave of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Deluxes, "Terrorcon Blot" is a heavy [[retool]] of [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Power of the Primes|Terrorcon Rippersnapper]], transforms into a hunchbacked creature based on his original toy. Like all ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor with a spot for [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]s (and by extension, [[Titan Master#Toys|Titan Master]]s, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigmas of Combination]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix cores]]) and can form a Combiner hand. He includes a piece that can fill the gap in the armor or be held as a gun.

: Blot can also change into a limb for any ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Combiner (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs), although he is meant to combine with [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Power of the Primes|Hun-Gurrr]] to form [[Abominus (G1)#Power of the Primes|Abominus]].

: Blot's gun has a relatively short [[5 mm post]]. Combined with the claws that stick up above his hands, this means that he has trouble holding it securely. Blot also features an additional piece of plastic attached to the swivel that manages his monster mode head and top, primarily used to mount weapons in monster mode, though with the exception of his leg mode this part conspicuously sticks out of every one of his modes with no proper means of collapsing it.

: Being a retool of Rippersnapper, Blot unfortunately inherited that toy's fragile combiner-peg-hole problem, as his is molded in a similar thickness, or rather thinness, of plastic.

: Blot was retooled further into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Lobclaw#Generations Selects|Lobclaw]] and [[Gulf#Generations Selects|Gulf]]. The original mold was also differently retooled into [[Overbite (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Overbite]]. Let us hope they were spared…
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Blot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His Japanese name actually warns you what he smells like.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Abominus''' (Multi-pack, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 17]], 2021
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TT-GS12'''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''TT-GS05'''
:*''Accessories'': Gun

: Initially developed by TakaraTomy, ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' "Butto" is a more cartoon-accurate redeco of his ''Power of the Primes'' release. He features a lighter shade of purple plastic, and numerous different paint applications, mostly consisting of removing the silver paint on his chest and legs and adding red accents on his "nipples". Minor deco changes include two Decepticon insignias on his shoulders, silver spots on the sides of his stomach, as well as blue accents on his knees and crotch.

: He was only available in a massive box set of Terrorcons, along with [[Cutthroat (G1)#Generations Selects|Cutthroat]], [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Generations Selects|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Generations Selects|Rippersnapper]], and [[Sinnertwin (G1)#Generations Selects|Sinnertwin]]. This set was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan, with a small-ish number imported and made for sale through [[Hasbro Pulse]]; originally slated for release on [[March 27]], Abominus's release was pushed back to [[April 17]].
{{POTPRippersnapperMold}}
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==Notes==
* Blot had the evocative working name of "Slimebucket".
* In the 2010s, Hasbro lead designer [[John Warden]] asked TakaraTomy staff on behalf of all us fans what Blot's alt-mode is supposed to be. The answer they gave was "ogre". Your mileage may vary.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=John Warden asked TakaraTomy designers what G1 Blot was supposed to be. They say he is an "ogre".|link=https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/916108775790137344|name=Matthew Karpowich|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=10|day=05}}</ref> The ''[[Transformers Roleplaying Game]]'' gives two wildly different answers: ''[[Decepticon Directive]]'' calls him a "goo monster", while ''[[Technorganic Secrets]]'' bizarrely tries to claim that he's a {{w|Crotaphytidae|collared lizard}}.
* In the 2005 IDW continuity, Blot may or may not be alive following Arcee's attack. It all depends on how snarkily you wish to interpret [[John Barber]]'s tweets. However, seeing as he never makes another appearance, things aren't looking too good for ol' Blot.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I think Blip would be really ticked off if I killed his brother.|link=https://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/282262789031075840|name=John Barber|site=Twitter|year=2012|month=12|day=21}}</ref>
* By the early 2010s, Hasbro lost the trademark "Blot", resulting in Blot's ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' namesake having to be called "[[Blight (Prime)|Blight]]". Later in the decade, Hasbro got the trademark back, but now as "Terrorcon Blot" for stronger protection.
* Due to being (probably) dead, Blot never appeared in IDW's [[The Transformers: Windblade|''Windblade'' vol. 1]] [[A Long Way Down|#2]], wherein several of his teammates appeared redesigned according to their contemporary ''Transformers: Prime'' toy namesakes. In [[2013]], "Blight" (toy trademark issues) did get to appear as such in the ''Transformers Legends'' mobile game. In [[2024]], "Blot" (trademark back, baby!) also received a pay-to-unlock aesthetic skin (at right) based on ''Prime'' Blight in the ''Transformers: Earth Wars'' mobile game.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Butto''' (ブット),<ref>While usually written "Butt", Blot's Japanese name is in fact rather difficult to transliterate into English, being essentially "foot" with a "b" sound instead of an "f". In katakana, "butt" is usually rendered バット ''batto'', while "boot" is ブート ''būto''. It is likely that "butto" is a misspelling, intentional or otherwise, of "Blot" (ブロット ''Burotto'').</ref> '''Blot''' (ブロット ''Burotto'')
*''French:'' '''Extermino''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Paca'''
*''Italian:'' '''Spectrobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Wūdiǎn''' (China, 污点, "Stain"), '''Xuèwū Xióng''' (China, 血污熊, "Bloodstained Bear")
*''Russian:'' '''Blot''' (Блот)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Money-is-everything-terrorcons-robotmode.jpg|Don't kick [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] in the head
EW skin-Blight.jpg|''Earth Wars'' "Prime Blight" skin
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Quintessons]]
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One zombies]]
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Blast Off (G1)

2026-05-13T16:00:04Z

Doomdorm64: /* Age of the Primes */

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{{disambig3|Blast Off}}
:''Blast Off is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:MTMTEBlastOff.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Ground control to Major Denial.]]
'''Blast Off''' doesn't need a write-up in some pathetic, [[Main Page|grubby little human database]]. It might matter to [[Sky Lynx (G1)|''some'' robots]] what others think of them, or if they think of them at all, but Blast Off couldn't care less. No, he's literally and figuratively above your average Cybertronian riff-raff. The other Combaticons could completely forget he's up here, orbiting so far above the Earth, distant and alone... with only the empty void for company... and he couldn't care less. No, certainly not.

Lesser robots could hardly understand the joy... yes, that's it, the joy, he finds in efficiently and remorselessly annihilating targets from such a great distance. Blast Off was quite simply "built better" than the rest, you see, and so needs nothing from those tiny beings moving about so... so very... far away below. Blast Off... Blast Off is quite happy with his superior position, yes, quite happy and... and quite alone.

Blast Off condescends to combine with his fellow [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]].

{{bigquote|Did you see me out there? I was magnificent. You might even say stupendous!|Blast Off|"[[Starscream's Brigade]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Milt Jamin]] (English), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4"), [[Eiji Yanagisawa]] (Japanese, "The Rebirth") |[[Edgar Wald]] (Latin American), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Aerial Assault" & "Starscream's Ghost"), [[Olivier Destrez]] (European French, "Starscream's Brigade" & "The Revenge of Bruticus"), [[Éric Etcheverry]] (European French, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4"), Unknown (European French, "Chaos"), [[Michel Barbey]] (European French, "The Rebirth, Part 3"), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese), [[Olney Cazarré]] (Portuguese, "The Revenge of Bruticus"), [[Dario de Castro]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4")}}
[[File:RevengeBruticus BlastOff Brawl.jpg|left|thumb|"You ever think about what you want to do after graduation?"]]
Blast Off was one of the five [[renegade Decepticon]]s liberated by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in the Air Commander's latest attempt to unseat [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. As an element of their imprisonment, they had been reduced to mere [[personality component]]s, so Starscream installed them into abandoned [[World War II]] military vehicles. The transplant caused the vehicles to immediately reconfigure themselves: Blast Off in particular went from being a {{w|B-17 Flying Fortress|B-17 bomber}}<ref>"Starscream's Brigade" shooting script</ref> to being a space shuttle, of all things (though he still thought that it was a "crude carcass"). Starscream called them "Combaticons" and announced their names as they transformed, but they didn't recognize him. Nor did they feel particularly indebted to him for their release; in the end, Starscream only guaranteed their loyalty though having given them bodies bereft of [[energy absorber]]s, so they would be dependent upon him to refuel. While their first missions for Starscream were initially successful, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]' intervention meant the brigade's defeat, and Megatron exiled all six to a remote asteroid. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

Their exile would prove to be short-lived. With Blast Off providing the locomotion, the Combaticons returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where they defeated [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] and his [[Sentinel (G1)|drone army]]. It took a temporary Autobot-Decepticon alliance to defeat the Combaticons, and the Autobots believed them destroyed after Cybertron's sort-of liberation. In reality, Megatron had Bruticus (and thus, Blast Off, we guess) reprogrammed to be more loyal. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[File:AerialAssault BlastOff Aerialbots.jpg|thumb|"Are you sure this is where we parked?"]]
The Combaticons later ambushed the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] in a Middle Eastern country, and Blast Off heavily damaged [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] during the battle. He and the others then went off to help Megatron with his scheme to steal fighter aircraft from the country, and to protect his [[Giant Purple Griffin]]. Blast Off somehow failed to notice the Autobot [[insignia]]s on the stolen and disassembled Slingshot and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] before deeming both jets "cheap junk" and leaving. Although to be fair, he probably would've said that even ''if'' he knew who they were. Blast Off participated in the following battle against the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], but lost when they ignited an oil well, creating an explosion that sent Bruticus flying. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

Later, Blast Off and his teammates were driving (despite his obvious lack of wheels) around a city before abruptly forming Bruticus and just as abruptly getting blown to scrap by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Only [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] was left in one piece, and he quickly took the opportunity to sell the parts of Blast Off and the others to various [[El Presidente|people]]. As soon as Megatron found out, he forced Swindle to get them back, and Blast Off was soon repaired. Then Bruticus was defeated by the Autobots again. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

In [[2006]], the Decepticons were driven off Cybertron and took refuge on [[Chaar]], with Blast Off and the others starved for [[energon]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Blast Off joined in on the attack when the Decepticons noticed [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] spying on them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} When the Decepticons were offered energon by the [[Quintesson]]s, the Combaticons joined up with them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} For this decision, Blast Off was shot in the back by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and quickly re-pledged his loyalty to him. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} Blast Off was among those Decepticons sent to Earth to prevent the Autobots from delivering a new [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], but they failed in that attempt. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Chaos RunamuckonBlastOff.jpg|left|thumb|"Heigh-ho, Blast Off, away!" 
"Aw, shut up, Runamuck!"]]
Later, Blast Off was patrolling a litter void in Decepticon territorial space when he found a [[Skuxxoid]] on a rocket sled making target practice out of the junk. After running the little punk to ground, Blast Off "convinced" him to give over his impressive blaster cannon. In addition, the alien told him how to find the weapon's rare ammunition, [[death crystal]]s, from Quig Mountain on the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]]. When the Autobots came to investigate, Blast Off and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] attempted to chase them off the scene. [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], another egotistical space shuttle, gave them a merry chase, but Runamuck managed to blow up a comet to cover their escape. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

[[File:SurpriseParty GiantBlastOff.jpg|thumb|Determined to one-up Astrotrain, Blast Off grows big enough to transport his teammates and their combined form.]]
The Combaticons later failed to assassinate Decepticon exile [[Octane]] at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} Blast Off followed Galvatron to [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] to track down [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], where they temporarily formed an alliance with [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]]. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}} The Combaticons showed off some guerrilla tactics by appearing out of nowhere to damage a peace conference shuttle before escaping aboard Blast Off. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} Blast Off served as transport for Soundwave when the Decepticons attacked the planet of [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]]. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} When the Decepticons conquered [[Paradron]], Blast Off and Swindle guarded jail cells, but didn't do very well when Rodimus Prime and his troops arrived to rescue the prisoners. Meanwhile, Blast Off was somehow also part of Bruticus, who was watching the whole affair alongside Galvatron. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} As part of Bruticus, Blast Off battled Defensor in [[Japan]], but the Combaticons were forced to separate and scatter when [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] arrived on the scene. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

In [[2007]], the Combaticons were infected by the [[Hate Plague]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Later that year, the Decepticons attacked Cybertron in order to take control of the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. As the other Combaticons built a giant engine on the planet's surface, Blast Off shot down [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] before reporting to Galvatron that the Aerialbots had been vanquished. He then ripped out [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s [[power pack]] to fuel the engine. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====Scramble City=====
The Combaticons were dispatched to assist the Stunticons in a battle against the Aerialbots. Together, the two teams overwhelmed the Autobot fliers, but before they could finish their enemies off, they were defeated by the newly constructed [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:FWCOTS Blast Off.jpg|thumb|wwhatevver]]
In the year [[2011]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] ordered a large-scale Decepticon assault on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in order to get his hands on [[Vector Sigma]]. The Combaticons were part of the attack forces, and Blast Off was seen bombing random targets until he was shot out of the sky by [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]]. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As the battle continued, Blast Off merged with his team to form Bruticus, but even alongside the other Decepticon combiners, he was no match for [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} The Combaticons were driven away, and were instead sent to Earth with orders to stop [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] from bringing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Before they got very far, they were ambushed by the Protectobots and were buried in a rockslide in the ensuing battle. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} Blast Off subsequently helped defend [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] against [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]]'s infiltration, but the Autobot spy snuck past when the Combaticons were distracted by the timely arrival of the Aerialbots. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

Blast Off later participated in another attack on Cybertron, this time because Galvatron wanted [[Cybertonuron]]. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} The Combaticons ended up facing Defensor yet again, and Bruticus was defeated by a swift kick to the neck. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} As part of Bruticus, Blast Off later defended a giant carnivorous plant in [[San Francisco]] from [[Raiden]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] then took command of the Combaticons, who sent them to attack an Autobot energy facility in [[Florida|Miami]] alongside the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} They also unleashed Bruticus at Sixshot's order as he continued his reign of terror over the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:IRMLFE Decepticon cheer.jpg|thumb|left]]
When [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] officially took over [[Decepticon leader|leadership]] after Galvatron's death, Blast Off was amongst the cheering Decepticons. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} On the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], Bruticus later tried to divert attention away from the Decepticon base, to no avail. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Later, back on Earth, Bruticus stood by and laughed as [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] sank the luxury liner ''[[Queen World]]'' in the Atlantic Ocean. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} Blast Off was present at the massive Autobot-Decepticon battle in the [[Arctic]], if only as part of Bruticus. The combiner fled into space when it seemed Scorponok was going to tear Earth apart for [[plasma energy]]. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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=====''Unite Warriors''=====
During an illegal arms trading market hosted by the Combaticons, Blast Off inspected a treaded launch platform being sold by [[Ali (Sunbow)|Ali]]. {{storylink|Shopping at the Dark Bazaar!}}

=====''Zone''=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Blast Off was of those summoned, but only as part of Bruticus. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Blast Off and the Decepticons joined the revolution of the [[Selector]]s against their human masters. Blast Off was seen flying into battle with his onetime partner, [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} Later on, The [[Quintesson]]s and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s sided with the humans, and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] attacked all while craving [[Angolmois Energy]]. In battle with a scrambled version of [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], Abominus crashed into Bruticus and Menasor and stole some of their limb components to make an even stronger version of himself, including Blast Off. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

The makeshift combiner separated, but Blast Off and other Decepticons later followed the Terrorcons through a portal to the [[Precursor World]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Prelude|Finale Prelude}} He helped [[Turtler]] form the [[Scramble 7]] combination. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}}

=====''End of G1 Universe''=====
Untold generations after the end of the Autobot/Decepticon conflict, a ship looking an awful lot like Blast Off could be spotted going about its business in orbit as abdicant [[Maximal]] leader [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Lio Convoy]] and his young companion [[Blue Bolts (RID)|Bluebolt]] returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to give the [[Thirteen#End of G1 Universe|Prime Council]] what for. {{storylink|Age of Primes (End of G1 Universe)|Age of Primes}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
As part of Bruticus, Blast Off came to the Stunticons' aid when their new command outpost was attacked by the Aerialbots and Protectobots. Together with Menasor, Bruticus defeated Defensor, only for the two combiners to get their leg components shot off by Superion. [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] took control of Bruticus's legs and flew away with Blast Off, Vortex and Onslaught, planning to drop them off somewhere over the ocean. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

Blast Off later joined the Combaticons in hunting down an [[Battle Dog|escaped dog]] on which the Decepticons had experimented. He reacted with horror when the [[Mini-Vehicle|Minibot warriors]] came to stop their evil activities, and the Combaticons combined into Bruticus. However, [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], imbued with the dying dog's energy, defeated the giant using the [[Minibot combiner|"Minibot Warrior Spiral Attack"]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
In the year [[2010]], Blast Off participated in a Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia. He and his team merged into Bruticus in order to battle alongside Menasor and Devastator against their Autobot counterparts Superion, Defensor and Omega Supreme. The fight was fairly evenly matched until Galvatron called up his ace-in-the-hole, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], whose power was unmatched by any of the Autobots... except for the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]], who essentially tied Predaking's shoelaces together until he fell over, straight into Bruticus and his chums, sending them all toppling to the ground and knocking them to bits. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}
{{note|Blast Off only appears as a component of Bruticus}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
Galvatron kidnapped Doctor [[Dalton]] of [[Eran]] to upgrade the might of his combiner warriors. When the Autobot combiners arrived to save Dalton, Blast Off and his teammates were deployed at high speeds from Onslaught's launcher mode. They met Superion in mid-air, and the force of their deployment enabled the combiner teams to tear him apart. The Combaticons then merged into Bruticus to move in for the kill. They were ultimately outwitted by the Autobots, however, who rescued Dalton and safely returned to Metroplex. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

=====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic=====
Blast Off formed the right arm of [[Scramble 7]], a Decepticon combiner using various combiner team members in a supposedly "ideal" configuration. Scramble 7 attacked the Autobot base on [[Athenia]], but was defeated by [[Ginrai (human)|Super Ginrai]], [[Lightfoot (G1)|Lightfoot]], and [[Ranger]] thanks to their use of [[Chōkon Power]]. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army}}

=====''Zone'' comic=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Blast Off was of those summoned, but only as part of Bruticus. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. As the Autobots evacuated off-planet, Blast Off was one of the many space-worthy Decepticons who pursued them into orbit and attacked. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Blast Off graduated from the [[Autobot Military Academy]] and was drafted into the [[Elite Guard]]. He underwent the flying upgrade program to become a Space Warrior, but was curiously outfitted with a rather situation-specific (''re: useless'') [[alternate mode]] as a planetary orbiter. [[Magnum]] and [[Sentinel Major]] recruited him into the Guard's Special Ops Team, the Combaticons. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}

On their first mission, the Combaticons were teamed with [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] and his Elite Guard Strike Team. In the rundown city known as [[Median]], an archeological dig had uncovered a powerful artifact known as the [[Heart of the Dragon]], and the Decepticon raiders from [[Quarex]] called [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtroopers]] were planning to swipe it. The Elite Guard arrived in Median to plan a defense and protect the dig team from the coming attack.

It was slow going converting the dilapidated ruins into a sturdy bunker to hold off an attack. Blast Off, [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Dion (G1)|Dion]] worked with the dig's security chief [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] on the fortifications, but Blast Off's prissy manner made him little help. He bemoaned the perils of manual labor, while also complaining about his useless orbiter mode which kept him from being useful during manual labor. When the Stormtroopers arrived, [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] and his minions made it past Metalhawk's crew because he made the mistake of trying to take them alive. The operation went downhill from there, and the Decepticons soon escaped with the Heart.

Tracking the Stormtroopers back to their mobile base, the [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]], Blast Off and the others fought their way through Rage's bizarre creations, the [[Minotoron]]s. Seeing an opportunity to sneak inside, Blast Off, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and Dion mounted the creatures when they were summoned back inside the Metrotitan. Inside the mechanimals pen, however, the only possible exit was an enclosed observation booth far above their heads. Once again, Blast Off lamented the uselessness of his alternate mode, since he could only fly straight up, unable to maneuver enough to get them into the booth. It was up to Dion to use his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] boosters as a makeshift jetpack to reach the upper levels.

Once the team had reassembled inside, they were forced to confront [[Brimstone (G1 Decepticon)|Brimstone]], a small but powerful Transformer with atom-smashing breath, brought to life by the Heart of the Dragon. They engaged in an accelerated advance to the rear long enough for the Strike Team's <s>mad bomber</s> weapons specialist [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] to cobble together his explosives and blast Brimstone to [[J'nwan]]. The blast didn't kill the creature, but it did upset his delicate energy containment protocols, causing him to explode from the inside out. Blast Off and the Elite Guard managed to escape the blast radius, and reported back to Magnum about a job well done. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

The Combaticons and Strike Team continued to work together on many missions over the following weeks. After successfully eliminating [[Shadowcaster]], Blast Off and the Combaticons broke off from their partners to control patrolling the area and search for further leads on the [[Decepticon Warlord]]s. Instead, they ended up being captured by [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 3}}

Deathsaurus saw potential in the Combaticons, and manipulated them into abandoning the Elite Guard and siding with him. For Blast Off, the manipulation required little more than the promise of a [[Triple Changer]] upgrade with both land AND space modes so he wouldn't have to be so... lonely up there... {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 4}}

Blast Off and the Combaticons led a squadron of Deathsaurus's troops in battle against the Elite Guard headquarters. Four Elite Guard teams returned to base quickly enough to eliminate the threat of most of the Decepticons. The Combaticons had one last ace to play, however, and used Deathsaurus's new combination technology to merge into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], killing Sentinel Major and starting the slaughter anew. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 5}} Bruticus managed to slaughter pretty much all of the Guard before [[Dion (G1)|Dion]] blinded the giant, forcing them to separate. They headed back to Deathsaurus's base for repairs. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}

Repairs proceeded, but the Combaticons were startled to learn that Deathsaurus could force them to combine into Bruticus at will. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} They still turned out to help defend the base against the remnants of the Elite Guard. Blast Off found himself grappling with [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], but gained the upper hand when the Autobot was distracted by the sight of a sword-wielding [[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]]. The Combaticons attempted to merge, only to be blasted mid-combination. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}} In the resulting confusion, Blast Off was bound and sat on by Side Burn, preventing the Combaticons from forming Bruticus again and ultimately resulting in their capture by the Elite Guard. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}}

In the hands of the compromised [[Gyronian Sentry|Gyronian Sentry Team]], the Combaticons were whisked away to Deathsaurus's fortress, now under Megatron's control. Though Megatron gave them the option, none of them cared to help Deathsaurus, and they were imprisoned and their personality components subsequently interred in the Decepticon Detention Center. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Buster combaticons second generation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
''[[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], who had held the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] inside his mind, once experienced nightmares of strange new Transformers, [[Special Teams]] with the ability to merge into a giants. Blast Off and his Combaticon teammates appeared in one of Buster's earlier dreams, before he sought help from the Autobots. To make sense of these dreams, Buster linked his mind with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s. They then both witnessed a scenario where the Combaticons and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] lost against their Autobot counterparts, the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], in a battle over the [[Pullen Power Plant]]. However, the dream was also spied into by [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]], and so the Decepticons started building the Decepticon Special Teams seen in the vision.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}}

[[File:Afterdeath Vortex BlastOff.JPG|left|upright=0.9|thumb|"Hey, Vortex! Let's give these... clouds a surprise that will kill 'em all!"]]
Blast Off and the other Combaticons were led by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to steal a [[hydrothermocline]] energy device from [[Energy Futures Industries]], only to be faced with Optimus Prime and his Protectobots. After some advice by a nearby human named [[Ethan Zachary]], the two groups decided to fight [[Multi-World|virtually]] rather risk damage to the power plant. Transferring his mind into a computer, Blast Off teamed up with [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] and ambushed [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] in the area called the "Cloud-Steppes". They did well at first with Blast Off hitting Blades with his [[x-ray laser]], until the local AI turned against them and distracted the two fliers with a cloud, allowing Groove to blind them with his [[photon pistol]] so that they crashed into each other and lost the game.

That's right. Blast Off, Lord of the Skies, was beaten up by a cloud. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}} ''These events were observed by the [[time travel]]ling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]].'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}

When the Decepticons successfully acquired the hydrothermocline, they planned to relocate it to the Florida Keys. Megatron assembled a convoy to travel in disguise by road down to the Keys, and so Blast Off joined the convoy. Of cars. Traveling from Wyoming to Florida. While flying in shuttle mode. Down U.S.-1 at less than 100 mph. And yet, the Decepticons called ''Megatron'' mad for expecting an Autobot attack..? {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

''On a mission for Commander [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], Blast Off and the Combaticons secured a volcano where the nemeses [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] had been found frozen in the cooled lava like flies in amber. Shockwave saw Galvatron as a threat to his power base and wanted the volcano destroyed with Galvatron stuck inside it. The Combaticons' mission was interrupted, however, by several female fleshlings trying to save Ultra Magnus. They sent a speeding jeep towards Blast Off and his comrades, but the Combaticons stopped the vehicle easily. However, they didn't fare as well against a tank the women had appropriated, which fired at the jeep and set off the storage of explosives the women had put inside it.'' {{storylink|Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night}}

[[File:UsedAutobot BlastOff Groove.JPG|thumb|Blast Off demonstrates for Groove how some toys fail the drop test.]]
He and his fellow Combaticons were sent on a hunting mission by Decepticon command and spent several weeks tracking and tormenting [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and the [[Throttlebot]]s, who had recently interfered with their schemes. They were interrupted by both the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and a squadron of [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] soldiers, though, and engaged in battle with the first of these two groups. Blast Off demonstrated his unmitigated superiority by beating up a [[Groove (G1)|pacifist]]. Darn peace-niks. Blast Off's team was unable to secure their targets while so occupied however, and beat a retreat after the humans had taken off with the Throttlebots themselves. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} Blast Off and his teammates chose to pursue the Protectobots, and tracked them on their return journey to the Ark. Ambushing them in a sprawling train yard, the Combaticons joined to form Bruticus, successfully bringing down the similarly merged [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] after a prolonged battle. But the dim-witted combiner was then tricked into lowering his guard by Blaster, who knocked out his opponent by collapsing an electrical tower atop of him. Afterwards, Blast Off was slapped with a mode-lock device so that Blaster could remote-control him, taking his four [[Spacehikers|newfound human friends]] for a spin around Earth's orbit. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} Unfortunately, Blaster was at odds with Autobot leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] at the time as well, and Blast Off and his passengers were forcibly captured by the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} The Decepticon later either escaped Autobot custody on his own or was rescued along with [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]'s victims by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

''The Combaticons eventually wound up under the leadership of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. On his orders, they staged a raid on the [[Rutter U.S. Military Base]]. There, they secured two armed warheads and components from an advanced guidance computer. The Protectobots intervened part-way through the theft, but Blast Off managed to clear the area with the loot while his teammates provided cover, bringing his cargo all the way to Scorponok's orbital headquarters.'' {{storylink|Prime Bomb!}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
In [[2006]] of an alternate future, Blast Off was drawn to a battle on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] after succumbing to the hypnotizing effect of a [[Quintesson]] signal. After the Autobots managed to disable the signal, returning all combatants to their senses, he helped the Decepticons retreat from the planet by serving as their transport. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Decepticon fliers space pirates.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
In [[2008]], Blast Off was briefly seen racing through the skies with his fellow Decepticons on the way to attack [[Autobase]]; the Decepticons had been fed information that the Autobots had mostly left Cybertron, leaving their territories vulnerable. This turned out to be a Quintesson ruse, and the aliens ambushed the Decepticons in a bid to forcefully colonize the Transformer homeworld. The Decepticons wound up having to temporarily join forces with the Autobots to thwart them. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
As the Decepticons attacked a series of oil refineries, Blast Off and the Combaticons formed Bruticus to battle Superion. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Totalwar-combaticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
Blast Off was one of the Decepticons who fell back under Megatron's command after [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] was destroyed. He was among the crowd of Decepticons Megatron whipped up into a warrior frenzy before first confronting [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his second-generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. {{storylink|New Dawn}} He later showed concern when Onslaught buckled over in pain, despite no cause for it being apparent. Onslaught insisted he was fine, and sharply told Blast Off to leave him alone. {{storylink|Swarm (issue)|Swarm}} Blast Off and his fellow Combaticons were the first Decepticons aboard the [[Warworld]] to meet the boarding party of Cybertronians led by the treacherous [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. He likely died alongside his fellows in the skirmish that ensued. {{storylink|Total War!}}
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===The Special Teams===
Blast Off and the rest of the Combaticons were created by Starscream on a remote Pacific island, by combining military vehicles with Energon cubes. They then drove to the [[Pullen Power Plant]], passing Optimus Prime en route, though the Autobot leader was none-the-wiser to the Decepticons in disguise. Blast Off crossed paths with Fireflight and Skydive in the air, who recognized Blast Off's Decepticon badge. Their cover ruined, Onslaught ordered to rest of his team to merge with him to form Bruticus. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Battle Beneath the Ice===
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When the humans discovered a city buried beneath the ice, Blast Off and the Decepticons came looking for an opportunity to loot it. Initially blamed for shooting down a research plane, Blast Off and the Combaticons fought the Aerialbots until [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] alerted them that the [[city-dweller]]s were the true enemy of them all. After the Autobots and Decepticons worked together to neutralize the city-dwellers, Blast Off transformed to shuttle mode and ferried his fellow Combaticons and Ravage back to Megatron. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Blast Off was monitoring things on the Decepticon's derelict space cruiser when he spotted one of the Autobot [[Clone (subgroup)|Clone]]s though a doorway. Blast Off rushed towards him, only to be clocked on the head by the other Clone and rendered out cold. It was not a good day for Blast Off. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===St. Michael ''The Transformers'' Sticker Book===
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Blast Off and the rest of the Combaticons served under [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] on a Decepticon ship, when they managed to shoot down the ship being captained by Ultra Magnus. After the Autobots crash-landed on planet [[Barrenikon]], the Decepticons landed their ship nearby to finish off their enemies. In the many possible adventures that followed, Blast Off and the other Decepticons often underestimated you, which often led to them losing to the Autobots, leaving them either stranded on Barrenikon, or fleeing after they received too much damage. That is, if you somehow didn't get yourself killed at their hands. {{storylink|The Transformers Sticker Book (St. Michael)|The Transformers Sticker Book}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:WarWithin2 BlastOff.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|]]
Shortly after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] became the new Autobot Supreme Commander, Blast Off took part in the Decepticon assault upon [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} He attacked the [[Decagon]], dogfighting with [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} and was later at Shockwave's side when he ordered his troops to make the final push. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} Blast Off rushed to the front lines as the Decepticons managed to breach the last of the Autobots' defenses. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}}

During the [[Dark Ages]] of Cybertron's civil war, while footage of a brawl between Defensor and Devastator was caught on-camera by Prowl's computers in his Autobase, Blast Off was also spotted by one of the hub's screens. {{storylink|Escalation}}

Millions of years later, Blast Off, along with his fellow Combaticons, was imprisoned by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} until they were released by Starscream. In a plot to plunder Earth of its resources, Starscream planned to abscond with the dormant Combaticons while Shockwave regime was in the midst of being overthrown by the Autobots. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Returning to the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' via an uncooperative [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], Starscream realized he needed to take parts from the Autobots' [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] if he ever hoped to get the ''Nemesis'' flying again, and for that he needed considerable firepower. Fortunately, there was a nearby abandoned military testing ground from which the Combaticons could scan Earth-based alternate modes. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} When the attack on the ''Ark'' was launched, the Autobots had little problem defending against the first wave, successfully capturing [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], but several of the Autobots were soundly beaten when the Combaticons showed up and combined into the mighty Bruticus. The behemoth attacked the ''Ark'' freeing his Decepticon compatriots before going after [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. Unfortunately, the Autobots activated their ship's self-destruct before escaping, damaging the Combaticons in the resulting explosion. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}

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Damaged or not, the Combaticons soon had to face a powerful enemy when the crazed zealot [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] appeared on Earth, but before they could attack him, Bruticus's head was blown apart by [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] in the Autobot supply ship ''[[Orion]]''. In the aftermath, Bruticus's barely-conscious body was battered upon by an angry Brawn. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

The repaired Combaticons were brought to Guadalcanal, where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. Starscream ordered them to defeat the Autobot [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] as a means to train themselves for greater battles. Blast Off ordered Vortex to "take Sky Lynx down", but unfortunately, the Combaticons did not fare well when the Autobot split into his two forms, and Blast Off was embarrassingly grabbed in the flying form's jaws.

This was the least of their troubles, however, as [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] showed up as soon as Sky Lynx was deactivated. This encounter also did not end well. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
As part of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces, Blast Off defended the newly unified Decepticon army's base against a combined Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] strike force. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===''The Beast Within''===
During a particularly violent battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, Blast Off combined with his fellow Combaticons in order to square off against [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]]. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Stormbringer issue 4|''Stormbringer'' #4]]}}
Blast Off is the second-in-command of the Combaticons. {{storylink|Applicable Skills|''Till All Are One'' #2 Cast List}}

[[File:Stormbringer4 Decepticonfliers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"Whoever hits [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] gets the Cybertron Clearing House."]]
When [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] took command of the Decepticons, the Combaticons rebelled and left Cybertron, becoming mercenaries. While breaking into a weapons vault on the [[Presidium (planet)|Presidium]] they were approached by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] and offered ample payment for returning to the Decepticon fold, which Blast Off and the other Combaticons accepted. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}}

Blast Off was part of the troop complement aboard the Decepticon warship ''[[Thanatos]]'' under the command of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]. With respect to the desperate defense the [[Wreckers]] were mounting against [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], Razorclaw sent out two squads of Decepticons to assist the Autobots; Blast Off was among the aerial forces led by [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

[[File:SpotlightArcee BlastOff.jpg|left|upright=1.95|thumb|Now that's just rude.]]
He was later reassigned to the Combaticons operating under [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]]'s [[Decepticon Secret Service]]. The Combaticons were used as an elite storming brigade in the attack on the [[Garrus-9]] penitentiary in an effort to capture the prison's [[Pretender Monster|newest inmates]] and their so-called [[Combiner|gestalt technology]]. Blast Off was right in the middle of chortling over the fun of killing folk when he was skewered by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. The other Combaticons carried him out with them when they evacuated with their prizes. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

After a deal was negotiated between Arcee and Banzai-Tron, Blast Off and the other Combaticons later helped her in an attempt to recapture [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] (who had been stolen by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]]'s forces), though the insane Autobot disappeared mid-battle. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

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While Blast Off didn't participate in the Combaticons' [[North Korea|adventures]] on [[Earth]] for reasons unknown, he resurfaced years later on Cybertron as one of the Decepticons imprisoned by the Autobots following the end of the war. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} After the captive 'cons had gotten some level of freedom, Blast Off was part of a Cybertronian crowd recruited by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] to pressure [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] into revealing a secret discovery below ground. Following Starscream into the cave, they witnessed a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] declare him the Cybertronian destined to unite their whole race. He and the other Cybertronians celebrated afterwards with Starscream. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things}} Once [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] appeared in Iacon, Blast Off and the other Decepticons threw the peace aside and began rioting for a return to the good old days. {{storylink|City on Fire}}

Blast Off joined the riot for [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s space bridge under Swindle's claims that a better life was possible on Caminus. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} He later rejoined his fellow Combaticon teammates as they stewed over Starscream's leadership of Cybertron, with Blast Off being particularly angry about his attempts to sweep the past aside. {{storylink|The Will of the Few}} A mysterious informant, DC-357, had already told them that Swindle might be a prisoner rather than a corpse {{storylink|07:00:00}} and they sprayed "SWINDLE LIVES" on a nearby wall as a statement of intent. {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}

To mark Chosen One Day, the Combaticons bought Onslaught a new grenade! {{storylink|Choose Me}}

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Months in, Blast Off and the others became worried Onslaught was wasting his time in the Swindle search. Blast Off tried and failed to get him to stop. After Onslaught stormed out, it was Blast Off that saw a new DC-357 message come in and inform them that he'd left a [[Badgeless]] disguise outside. Hoping to finally shake the tree, as already the Badgeless's violence was provoking resentment, Blast Off donned the garb, joined a patrol, and as soon as he got a chance he shot a Decepticon escapee dead and sent footage of it to the press. {{storylink|07:00:00}} As riots broke out, a sickened Blast Off headed home telling himself it had to be done.

To his dismay, Onslaught decided ''not'' to exploit the Badgeless killing as he felt it could be a Starscream plot to draw them out and so Blast Off had to come clean. This led to a new plan: the Combaticons arranged a march on the government while they waited for an opening. When [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] emerged to say he was now in charge of reforming the Badgeless and he was throwing the doors open to anyone, Onslaught and Blast Off organised a 'fight' where Blast Off would protect Ironhide, denounce Onslaught's methods, and ask to join the coppers. It worked so well, Blast Off even found [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] offering him a new place to crash. He then checked if Onslaught was alright and was told his boss was proud of him for such a sweet con. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}}

While undercover, Blast Off quickly became a star pupil of Ironhide, even becoming "good friends" with the other officers. After a while, his snooping paid off; he learned that [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] had moved Swindle's body after his death. He quickly informed Onslaught and shortly later, he and Vortex were dispatched to capture Wheeljack. They were intercepted by Chromia but used her to convince Wheeljack into coming with them. Wheeljack and Rattrap informed them that Swindle was brain dead, and Blast Off tried to make Onslaught stop as it was now pointless, but to no avail. Blast Off followed Onslaught into the inner workings of Metroplex regardless and soon they found Swindle, hooked up to life support. Rattrap then came back and gave Onslaught the Enigma of Combination, who told Blast Off that after this, they won't need anyone else ever again. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}}

[[File:TheLineBetweenUs CombaticonsAntespace.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|right]]
The Combaticons merged and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] was formed, Blast Off serving as the right arm. Because of the brain dead Swindle, the combiner was very unstable, leaving it up to Blast Off to try and keep everyone unified. He fought with Onslaught for control over Bruticus, saying that there is no point for this level of violence against civilians. Eventually Bruticus was stopped by Ironhide, and when the gestalt divided into its components, Blast Off apologized to Onslaught for not being able to save him before passing out. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

Blast Off and the other Combaticons were imprisoned and awaiting trial, though Ironhide was reluctant to prosecute them if their mental scarring proved too great. {{storylink|Ping}}

[[File:ThePriceOfYou-smoochy.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.35|''Our love is a spiral Our <s>blood</s> oils are a spiral And our <s>blood</s> oils shall be exchanged!'']]
The Combaticons were still comatose when Starscream told the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukarian]] [[Mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] [[Airachnid (G1)|Airachnid]] to turn them to his side as one of his combiners. In Blast Off's mind he woke up next to Onslaught, revealing that Blast Off had a thing for Onslaught. It was soon revealed by Starscream who was also there that this was all a dream, and that if Blast Off took his offer to help him sway the Combaticons for his side he could make this a reality. All he needed in exchange was for Blast Off to be aware of the false memories and to cover any holes in their story should the others get suspicious. Initially revolted by the idea of living a lie, Blast Off soon relented after Starscream reminded him that Onslaught would never let the past go or ever take any real interest in him. As a result, Onslaught and the others were made to believe that Onslaught's original deal with Starscream had worked out, with the Combaticons having been his secret and loyal bodyguards, and that their forming of Bruticus had been a last-ditch attempt to save Swindle's life with Starscream's approval.

Once Onslaught woke up, he saw Blast Off watching over him. He then touched Blast Off's hand, revealing Starscream kept his promise to make Onslaught notice him. {{storylink|The Price of You}} Onslaught mistook Blast Off's guilt for worry, and Blast Off assured him that he was glad things had worked out. Soon the Combaticons "resumed" their work of protecting Starscream, and Blast Off and Onslaught arranged a date. After the latter's first day "back", Starscream questioned how things were working, mocking Blast Off on how terrible things must be for him now. Blast Off claimed he had never wanted this, but Starscream retorted that he shouldn't pretend it wasn't. Frustrated, Blast Off demanded to see Swindle to make sure Starscream had kept his word to have him repaired. As Airachnid was finishing up on manipulating and repairing him, Swindle greeted his teammate, thanking Blast Off for how far he and the others had apparently gone to save him. {{storylink|If I Know You}}

Vortex and Blast Off later stood guard outside Starscream's office as Windblade confronted Starscream, and Blast Off was disturbed at Vortex's suggestions as to what was going on. During the final debate, Starscream revealed all of his crimes to the public, including the manipulation of the Combaticons. As a result, all of the Combaticons were imprisoned for their rampage as Bruticus, and because of his role in their manipulation, Blast Off was ostracized by the others, being shunned by his former lover as a bittersweet aftertaste. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 1}} {{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Combaticons infiltrated [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] disguised as their vehicles, with Blast Off taking on the form of a transport plane. During the Decepticon-[[Cobra]] attack on the [[United Nations]], the Combaticons revealed themselves and combined into Bruticus to fight [[GIJONIN]]. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
The [[Combaticon (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Combaticons]] fought multiple tours together. On the first one, Blast Off changed his Cybertronian spaceship mode into an Earth-styled space shuttle. It's likely that this was when the other Combaticons changed their alternate modes as well. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Decepticon Blast Off's bio}}

The team often needled and frustrated [[Brawl (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Brawl]] in order to make better use of his focused battlefield fury. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Brawl's bio}} They also knew better than to trust [[Swindle (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Swindle]] with ''anything''. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Swindle's bio}}

Bruticus as a combined form was created by [[Shockwave (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Shockwave]] for the express purpose of pummeling Autobots. {{storylink|Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Decepticon Shockwave's bio}}

Blast Off's preferred fighting style from a distance left him isolated, easy to capture and imprison on Cybertron so the Autobots could take Bruticus out of the picture.

He was eventually reunited with the rest of the team. [[Onslaught (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Onslaught]] subsequently mandated that he switch his alternate mode once again in order to stay close, so - much to Blast Off's anger - he reformatted into a fighter jet. Onslaught welcomed this new temperment because he considered his subordinate to be a more effective soldier afterwards. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Decepticon Blast Off's bio}} He was equally happy blasting Autobots from space as he was planet-side, so this anger was likely a form of [[mode attachment]]. {{storylink|#PWTSE|''Special Edition'' Decepticon Blast Off's bio}}

The Combaticons were posted on Cybertron during the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]]. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Swindle's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Decepticon Blast Off's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Vortex's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Brawl's bio}}

===''Win If You Dare''===
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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Open Comms|''Transformers Valentine's Day Special'' backup strip]]}}

[[File:FateOfCybertron BlastOffCosmos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Literal star-crossed couple.]]
Blast Off ran transit runs near Cybertron, and struck up a friendship over long-range communications with a lonely [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]. {{storylink|Open Comms}} As a member of [[The Rise]], Blast Off came to pickup the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] along with the [[Energon]] cubes they had produced off of [[Mayalx]] with [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]], and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]. He asked [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] what would happen to [[Constructicon (G1)|those chumps]] on Mayalx that they left behind, to which Shockwave responded that he'll contact them again when their services are needed. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

Following the severing of the [[Tether]] and the [[Winged Moon]] being saved from [[Team Stream]], Cosmos remained behind but asked [[Lancer]] to pass on a request to Blast Off to join him on the Moon. {{storylink|War World: Moon|Moon}} Upon receiving the message, Blast Off flew off before the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] could stop him. {{storylink|War's End Part One}}

Blast Off rendezvoused with Cosmos, and they spent some quality time alone together making the Winged Moon hospitable again. After the Autobots left Cybertron aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], they headed for the Winged Moon. Cosmos eagerly waited to greet the new arrivals, but Blast Off was just grumpy that their alone time was at an end. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

===Energon Universe===
Blast Off and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] chased down [[Elita One (G1)#Energon Universe|Elita One]], cornering her. Before he could follow [[Onslaught (G1)#Energon Universe|Onslaught]] and [[Brawl (G1)#Energon Universe|Brawl]], the [[Autobot]] shot the [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] severing the connection between the two worlds. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 9}}

==Commercial appearances==
Blast Off and the rest of the Combaticons charged down a ravine to face-off against [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. As they neared him, the Combaticons combined into Bruticus and took to the skies. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Bruticus and Metroplex|Bruticus and Metroplex commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When a team of Autobots led by [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] went on the offensive, Blast Off, Swindle, and Vortex used superior military tactics to fight them off. {{storylink|War Dawn (Legends)|War Dawn}} Blast Off was among the Decepticons who joined with the Quintessons in an attempt to destroy the Autobots. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsBlastOff.jpg|thumb|left||400px]]
Blast Off participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 160 units of Cybermetal, (20 Event Cores,) and 95 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:BlastoffEarthwars.jpg|thumb|upright=2| ''Shuttle'' mode?]]

One of the few 'Cons capable of space travel in his "shuttle mode", Blast Off tends to be snooty, believing that all the accomplishments of others are unimportant, annoying all his teammates with his elitist behaviour. Surprisingly, he doesn't actually care that his teammates think little of him, as to him, everything is as remote as the worlds he travels or the orbiting corpses of his many victims. By keeping himself detached, he avoids having to feel any remorse.
{{storylink|source:Transformers:_Earth_Wars/2016#Blast Off| Blast Off Bio}}

Along with the other Combaticons, he was summoned to Earth by Megatron. He feels he should have been the one to get to earth first instead of Swindle.

Blast Off can also form the right arm of Bruticus as a 3 star or higher.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

Blast Off's appearance is based off of his ''Combiner Wars'' figure, complete with jet alt-mode and inaccurate head. However, his bio makes no reference to this, still referring to him as a space shuttle despite obviously not being one. Mechanically, he is largely a clone of Starscream, using the same ability as him (but with a different SA11!)
*'''Added:''' [[April 4]], 2016
*'''Autobot Counterpart:''' [[Fireflight (G1)#Transformers:_Earth_Wars|"Firefly"]]
*'''Class''': Aerial
*'''Star Ratings:''' 1-5 stars
*'''Weapons''': Blast Off uses his Ionic rifle to blast enemy defenses.
*'''Ability:''' Air Strike - Fly into the air and fire 4 rockets, dealing some damage to a target.
**'''Cost''': 4 ability points, +2 for reuses.
*'''Level 11 Bonus''': Blast Off deals 1.5x damage with his rockets.
*'''Compatible C.O.M.B.A.Ts:'''
**Companion
**Ranged
*'''Collection Group''': Combaticons
*'''Combiner''': Bruticus

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:blast-off Blast Off at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOBlastOff.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Blast Off is featured as a boss battle in the sixteenth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots. He appears once the player reaches 32,300,000 points.
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Blast Off was a member of the Combaticons. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

On Earth, Blast Off and the other Combaticons acted as a liaison between the Decepticons and the forces of Cobra, offering them advanced alien technology in exchange for their full cooperation. While meeting with [[Chameleon (G.I. Joe)|Chameleon]] in southern [[France]], the Autobots attacked and only narrowly escaped after Onslaught wounded Bumblebee. The Combaticons, minus Swindle, spent days pursuing the battered Autobots before bumping into a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] encampment; leery of their advanced weapons and unable to form Bruticus, the Combaticons retreated. {{storylink|Cobra/Con Fusion}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1Blastoff toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What are you talking about? I see brown space shuttles being used by the army all the time.]]
*'''Blast Off''' (Combaticon, [[1986]])
**''Team ID number'': '''C3'''
**''Takara/GiG ID number'': '''D-65'''
**''Accessories'': left & right [[sonic cannon]]s, [[ionic blaster]]
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Blast Off transforms into an {{w|Space Shuttle|International NASA Space Shuttle}}. In this mode, he is armed with two laser cannons mounted to his engines. In [[robot mode]] Blast Off is armed with a small laser pistol and his two laser cannons, which are now mounted on his legs. He usually forms Bruticus's right arm, but as a [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]-style toy, he can be connected with any limb slot on Bruticus.

:The initial release of Blast Off had a [[die-cast]] metal chest, but like several other 1986 toys, later releases replaced this with colored plastic. In [[1987]], he came packaged with a random Decepticon [[Decoy (G1)|Decoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Blast-Off/blast-off.htm More information on Blast Off at TFU.info]''
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*'''Bruticus''' (Gift set, [[1985]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''D-69'''
**''Accessories'': left & right sonic cannons, ionic blaster
:In addition to his single release, Blast Off was also sold in a "Bruticus" [[giftset]] alongside the other Combaticons. The gift set was never available in the USA or Canada, but only in [[Japan]] and [[Italy]].

:In [[1988]], [[GiG]] also re-released the Bruticus set in Italy, with five random "Exogini Transformers" ([[Decoy (G1)|Decoys]]) added.

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*'''Decepticon Blast Off''' ([[1991]])
**''Accessories'': left & right sonic cannons, ionic blaster
:Blast Off was re-released in 1991 as part of the [[Europe]]an-market ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line. This version uses the plastic chest, and his [[rubsign]] indent has been filled in for this release. Another change on this mold is that the inside of his arms does not contain the peg needed to attach to the other arm, as a result, in shuttle mode his arms do not lock together.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy BlastOff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Actually ''closer'' to a realistic Space Shuttle color scheme than the original.]]
*'''Blast Off''' (Combaticon, [[1994]])
**''Team ID number'': '''C3'''
**''Accessories'': left & right [[x-ray laser cannon]]s, ionic blaster
:Released in the second year of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Blast Off was [[redeco]]ed white with purple camouflage... for all the times you need purple camouflage in space.

:This version of the toy keeps all his accessories and functionality from the original release, but lacks any decal detailing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/BlastOff/blast-off.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Blast Off at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generationstoy-G2BlastOff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He didn't see the snowstorm coming until it was too late.]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Box set, [[2012]])
**''Accessories'': 2 hand-held blasters/tailfins
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}
:Part of a giftset [[exclusive]] to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]], this version of Blast Off is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Blast Off (FOC)#Generations|Blast Off]] in ''Generation 2'' colors. He can form any arm or leg of Bruticus, but his nominal placement is as the right arm, as usual.

:This toy was retooled into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Topspin (FOC)#Toys|Autobot Topspin]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe-ROTF-toy BlastOff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|SHUTTOL NOT TANKK!]]
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' ([[2008]])
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon Gun-radar/hand, Decepticon-type [[energon star]]
:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Blast Off is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]]/[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]] sculpt, transforming into a brown [http://www.army-technology.com/projects/gepard/gepard1.html Gepard] anti-aircraft tank. His markings include his initials on his tread housings and a five-pointed star which, combined with his color scheme, gives his tank mode a somewhat Soviet feel. When combined with the other Combaticons, Blast Off is nominally Bruticus Maximus's right arm, though he can be used in any other limb position.

:He was only available as part of the ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus [[giftset]], which also contains [[Brawl (G1)#Universe (2008)|Decepticon Brawl]], another redeco of the same sculpt used for Blast Off. The ''Universe'' version of the giftset was initially intended to be released as a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States, but ultimately ended up being only available in some non-American markets such as Australia and Singapore. Instead, American markets eventually received a [[rebranding|rebranded]] version of this giftset (with no changes to the toys themselves) in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' packaging (thereby creating a new [[live-action film series]] [[Blast Off (ROTF)|Blast Off]] character as well as a new version of the pre-existing [[Brawl (Movie)#Exclusive figures|Brawl]] character), exclusively available at Target stores in the United States and at Zellers stores in Canada.

:This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], as well as the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' versions of Blast Off (see [[#United|below]]) and [[Brawl (G1)#United|Brawl]]. Another planned redeco, ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Gunbarrel (Movie)|Gunbarrel]], was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetBlastOff/blastoff.htm More information on ''Universe'' Blast Off at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
*'''Bruticus''' ([[2009]])
**''ID number:'' '''16'''
:A reissue of the original G1 Blast Off toy at first sight, this toy is actually a redeco of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Movor#Toys|Movor]] retool of the sculpt. This version of Blast Off was only available as part of a Bruticus gift set released under [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line of reissues.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-RetailBlastOff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*'''Blast Off''' (Deluxe Class, [[2012]])
**''Series / Number'': '''01 / #008'''
**'''PART 2 OF 5!'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TG03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[January 26]], [[2013]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 hand-held blasters/tailfins
{{note|The Aligned [[Blast Off (FOC)#Retail|Blast Off]] toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Blast Off in many continuities.}}
:A [[redeco]] of Blast Off from the [[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]] gift set was available individually alongside his fellow [[Combaticon (WFC)#Toys|Combaticons]] as part of the second [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' assortment. These versions of the Combaticons replace the [[show-accuracy|game-accurate]], ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''-inspired decoes with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]]. Blast Off replaces the primarily tan colors and purple details of the giftset release with a mainly purple body and yellow detailing, and features new yellow paint operations on his blaster.

:Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, ''Fall of Cybertron'' Blast Off appeared in many Generation 1-based stories. The retail Hasbro deco [[Blast Off (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|appeared]] in IDW Publishing's ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series<ref>Blast Off's first appearance in "season 1" of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' came in the the 2012 [[Primus: All Good Things|''Robots in Disguise'' annual]], wherein artist [[Andrew Griffith]] drew him according to the contemporary High Moon Studios [[:File:FOC Blast Off.jpg|game model]] that debuted in ''Fall of Cybertron''.</ref> while the TakaraTomy deco [[Blast Off (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appeared]] in ''[[Transformers: All Spark]]'' and ''[[Transformers Cloud]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BlastOff/blastoff.htm More information on retail Blast Off at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
[[File:United Bruticus Maximus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, [[November 7]], [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Energon Gun-radar/hand, Decepticon-type [[energon star]]

:Released exclusively by TakaraTomy in non-Japanese Asian markets, this redeco of the ''Energon'' Bruticus Maximus set has colors similar to the previous ''Universe''/''Revenge of the Fallen'' release, but with a greater emphasis on G1-accuracy. Additionally, the gun-radar/combined mode foot/hand previously cast in translucent colored plastic is now opaque grey, though his energon star remains orange.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots BlastOff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Why are you guys complaining about me being a jet in ''Combiner Wars''? I was a jet before! ...Almost.]]
*'''Combaticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2013]]?)
**''Number'': '''T0??'''
***''Fist strength'': '''???'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''876'''
***''Sword strength'': '''???'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:A redeco of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Jetfire]], Blast Off automatically transforms from a booster-equipped jet to a robot when a sharp impact is applied to his front end. He was to be sold in a five-pack with [[Onslaught (G1)#Bot Shots|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Swindle (G1)#Bot Shots|Swindle]], and [[Vortex (G1)#Bot Shots|Vortex]], but this never saw release.

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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy BlastOffKreon.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Transforms into himself taking a nap.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blast Off''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Bag number'': '''22851 47'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick, built-up small pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first normal wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Blast Off is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts so he can be rebuilt into a vehicle that vaguely resembles a Space Shuttle. Several of those parts are used in robot mode to give him a much bigger hand-held blaster.

: You can also attempt to incorporate Blast Off into the later [[Bruticus (G1)#Kre-O|Bruticus]] nominally-four-Kreon combiner, if you like. Get creative in how.

: He uses the [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]] style helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OBlast-Off/blastoff.htm More information on Blast Off at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Blast Off''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo plate, built-up small pistol

: In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) They also come with a flat 3x4 ''Kre-O'' logo plate rather than the 2x4 logo brick.

: Blast Off has the biggest change of all of the remade Kreons, as his dark brown plastics have been turned to an odd greenish-tan, the same color of his pre-release prototype at [[BotCon 2012]]. His torso [[tampograph]] has also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. What flat gray paint he did have has been changed to metallic silver. Also the 1x2 "roof" block has been replaced with a 1x2 bare plate, as the part had seemingly stopped being produced (possibly due to changing factories?) and was similarly replaced in other later sets.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:CWDlxBlastOff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|At least I wasn't replaced by an [[Rook (CW)|APC]] or somethin'...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Blast Off''' (Deluxe Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': gun, double-barreled gun/hand/foot

: Released in the fifth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxes, "Decepticon Blast Off" is a redeco of [[Slingshot (G1)#Generations|Quickslinger]], transforming from robot to what is more or less a Harrier jump jet (thematically fitting with the "Combaticon" moniker). He includes two [[5 mm post|5 mm]] weapon accessories: an "ionic blaster" (sculpted to resemble a flamethrower) and "X-ray cannons" that can also transform into a hand or a foot.

: As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe figure, Blast Off can also transform into an arm or a leg for a Combiner, including forming [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]] with his fellow [[Combaticon (G1)#Combiner Wars|Combaticons]]. He can also form with any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager Class figure or even into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs.

:Copies of Blast Off in monolingual English packaging include a copy of [[The End of the Beginning of the World|''Robots in Disguise'' #11]], labelled in the indicia as ''Combiner Wars'' #3. In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card.

:Fascinatingly, the original lineart for Blast Off's packaging art uses the [[mouthplate]]d [[Fireflight (G1)#Combiner Wars|Firefly]] head instead!<ref>[https://kenchristiansen.com/index/transformers-packaging-art-bl7a2 "*Blastoff Combiner Wars packaging artwork. Commissioned in Partnership with Hasbro Inc.*" - the art of Ken Christiansen]</ref> The choice to use Quickslinger's head sculpt on the finished product probably has something to do with Blast Off's sort-of-visor coloring error in the Generation 1 cartoon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWBlastOff/blast-off.htm More info on Combiner Wars Blast Off at TFU.info]''
{{CWFireflyMold}}

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[[File:CW-toy BlastOff G2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh come on, this deco would have worked perfectly on a Space Shuttle!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Bruticus''' (Collection Pack, 2016)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': gun, double-barreled gun/hand/foot

: The entire ''Combiner Wars'' Combaticon team was redecoed into close approximations of their ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' colors; let's be real, how hard is it to mess up white and black? Nailed it easy. Unfortunately, he still has the original Decepticon faction symbol, not the ''Generation 2'' style one.

: This version of the team was only available as a large boxed set, which also included a ''Generation 2''-ish version of [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#CWG2|Shockwave]]. This was the fourth of five different combiner "Collection Pack" box sets, which were "shared exclusives" sold by numerous online retailers... though many ultimately ended up at US discounters like Ross and TJ Maxx.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWG2BlastOff/blast-off.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Generation 2 Blast Off at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Combiner-Wars-Special-Edition-Deluxe-Blast-Off.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|That shooting star you wished upon two years ago? Totally me.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Blast Off''' (Special Edition, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' gun, double-barreled gun/hand/foot, "[[The Fallen/toys#Combiner Wars|Megatronus]]" [[Prime Master]]

:''Combiner Wars'' Special Edition Blast Off is a redeco of ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Movor#Unite Warriors|Shuttler]], which in turn is a slight retool and reassembly of [[#Unite Warriors|''Unite Warriors'' Blast Off]]. This is the first release of this tooling by Hasbro, featuring a dark brown deco more accurate to his original toy as well as the toy-accurate Shuttler-style reverse chest as compared to the ''Unite Warriors'' release.

:Like Shuttler, this Blast Off features a retooled neck piece that prevents his head from falling off while handling and enlarged tabs on his legs to prevent the vehicle and arm modes from falling apart. Unlike Shuttler, however, Blast Off has his arms swapped at his shoulders' ball joints as opposed to at the bicep swivel; as a result, the protrusions on the shoulders prevents the arms from folding up in properly in arm mode. You can easily reassemble them either to fix this, or if desired, into the same configuration as the ''Unite Warriors'' release.

:As part of a trio of "Special Edition" toys celebrating the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'', he is packaged in a premium window box and includes a redeco of the [[The Fallen/toys#Combiner Wars|Megatronus]] [[Prime Master]] (sans [[Bomb-Burst (G1)#Generations|Bomb-Burst]] decoy suit) cast in translucent red plastic. Unlike the other ''Combiner Wars'' Combaticons (including his original ''Combiner Wars'' figure), his hand/foot/gun has metallic silver paint, making it stand out from the dull bare gray plastic of the others.

:He is also mildly mistransformed in the box, as his feet are unfolded into vehicle mode position and the tip of his shuttle nose isn't folded away into his backpack.

:While clearly intended to go with your ''Combiner Wars'' [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]], his instructions suggest combining him with any ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Voyager class figure instead.

:Blast Off was first publicly revealed via preorder listings on [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and several Asia-based toy retailers without a prior announcement from Hasbro. This set was an Amazon exclusive in the U.S. but was available at retailers such as [[Toys"R"Us]] in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore.

:Unlike [[Repugnus (G1)#PWTSE|Repugnus]] and [[Punch (G1)#Power of the Primes|Punch-Counterpunch]], this Blast Off didn't have a Japanese release as this mold was already released two years prior.
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:Takara-UW-Blast-Off.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Blasting off out of Japan at the speed of light.]]
*'''Bruticus''' (giftset, [[June 25]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-07'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, gun/fist/foot
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Sold as part of Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Bruticus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Bruticus]] gift set with his fellow [[Combaticon (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Combatrons]], this version of Blast Off is a new mold that aims closer to his Sunbow cartoon appearance (including the misplaced color application of his animation model visor), transforming into a space shuttle. Blast Off also comes with a newly-sculpted weapon based on his G1 blaster, as well as a new hand/foot/gun accessory that can be used to transform him into an arm or a leg compatible with any ''Unite Warriors''/''Combiner Wars'' combiner teams, or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs. In vehicle mode, his blaster pegs under his nosecone to become landing gear. The shuttle's tailfin is removed during transformation and pegged (in halves) on the robot mode's back, replicating his original character model.

:Blast Off was redecoed into [[Movor#Unite Warriors|Shuttler]] and heavily retooled into ''Unite Warriors'' [[Strafe (G1)#Unite Warriors|Strafe]].
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File: AOTP-BlastOff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|A memory of a time when it was possible to put things in orbit without them exploding on the launch pad.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Combaticon Blast Off''' (Deluxe Class, [[2026]])}} </ul>
:*'''2 of 5: [[Bruticus (G1)#Age of the Primes|Bruticus]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Blast Off''' (ブラストオフ)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-24'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2026]] [[March 28]]
:*''Accessories:'' 2 blasters, tailfin
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

: Released as part of the first 2026 wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'', Combaticon Blast Off is a Deluxe Class figure that converts from Sunbow accurate robot mode (so accurate, it replicates the animation error "visor" look) to space shuttle. He comes with two blasters that can be held by his fists, mounted on his forearms, or stored beneath his wings. His vertical stabilizer comes detached in package.

: As you would expect, he combines with his fellow ''Age of the Primes'' Combaticons (or, at least, Onslaught's frame) to form [[Bruticus (G1)#Age of the Primes|Bruticus]]. As with other "frame" combiners made by Hasbro/Takara in recent years, he splits in two to serve as Bruticus's right arm, with the frame providing the joint. The rounded, uneven surface of Blast Off's roof necessitates he attach to the frame via the flatter bottom of his shuttle mode rather than the roof as his original toy and cartoon model depicted. No, he doesn't supply Bruticus's chest plate. He's also compatible with the Superion frame included with ''Age of the Primes'' Silverbolt.

: Blast Off was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025.
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==Merchandise==
===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2BlastOff watch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Blast Off Watch''' (Watch, [[1995]])
:A non-transforming digital wristwatch of Blast Off's shuttle mode manufactured by [[Ostrum International]] was released during ''Generation 2'', in the same white and purple coloration as his concurrent toy.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Bruticus and Defensor.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*'''Guardian & Bruticus Set''' ([[December]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''71 & 72'''

:Released as part of the tenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "[[Defensor (G1)|Guardian]]" (with his components [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Groove (G1)|Groove]], and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]) and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (with ''his'' components Blast Off, [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]], [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#71|Translation of Defensor's Transformers Character Card]]''
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-DV06-Blast-Off-Vehicle.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blast Off (Vehicle)''' (Defender Version, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version Defender 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull rate'': 1/12

:Released as part of the sixth wave of [[Blokees]]' ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, this kit of Blast Off is molded in his Space Shuttle form. Like the Constructicons, he forms the right arm for Bruticus, with the block inside the front shuttle half serving as the gestalt's upper arm piece for the elbow joint. Although not documented in the instructions, the CG stock renders show that Blast Off's elevons can flip inward in Bruticus's arm form.

:Depending on the individual quality, the connection between the upper arm block and the front shuttle's inner frame may detach while attempting to separate the shuttle halves and/or pose in combiner limb form. This can be resolved by gluing the pieces together, as it does not significantly affect either the shuttle or combiner arm.

: Blast Off comes with one of the three commemorative coins for this wave, featuring head sculpts of Optimus Primal and Beast Megatron, as well as the Voyager's Golden Disk.

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==Notes==
[[File:G1OddCombat.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|]]
*Blast Off had the working name of Countdown.
*Blast Off's odd choice of alternate mode compared to his teammates can be chalked down to the Combaticons' original wavemates, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s, all possessing jet alternate modes. Hence, the desire to give the two airborne Combaticons unique alternate modes.
*The [[character model]]s of the Combaticons are kinda... okay, heavily made-up. Early models of the team which were a bit more accurate to the toys-except for the heads, oddly enough–have shown up in various sourcebooks, though Blast Off's is still off in some very odd ways. Blast Off's final animation model apparently mis-interpreted his forehead crest as a visor, giving him one funkily arranged face, for example.
*The packaging of the 1991 European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] release of the original [[Onslaught (G1)#1991Classic|Onslaught]] toy depicted the Combaticons in (mostly) [[:File:EuroClassicsCombaticons.jpg|new color schemes]], despite the fact that the actual toys looked identical to their original releases. While it may never be known for certain, it has been theorized that these colors originated from a packaging printing error rather than a legitimate attempt to [[redeco]] the Combaticons.
*In the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' continuity the Combaticons are swayed to the Decepticon side by Deathsaurus appealing to their darker natures, represented by one of the Seven Deadly Sins. As noted above, Blast Off is convinced by the offer of a [[Triple Changer]] upgrade so he'd be, y'know, useful (he already has three different vehicle modes in his various toy representations that all tickle down as Blitzwing). His vice is thus Envy.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Blast Off''' (ブレストオフ ''Buresuto Ofu'',<ref>Normally, the word "blast" is rendered in katakana as ブラスト (''burasuto'')—like in [[Strongarm (Energon)|Blastarm]] or [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Broadblast]]. However, the katakana used in Blast Off's Japanese name is most decidedly ブレスト (''buresuto'')—which is usually used to render the English word "breast". This same spelling was later used to render the first part of [[Blast Master]]'s name, an unrelated shuttle character released years later. It is likely that this was simply one of the many name mistransliterations in Generation 1 that stuck.</ref> ブラストオフ ''Burasuto Ofu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bào Zhà''' (爆炸 "Explosion")
*''French:'' '''Propulsio''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Kilövő''' ("Launcher")
*''Italian:'' '''Exploder'''
*''Korean:'' '''Blast Off''' (블래스트 오프 ''Beullaeseuteu Opeu'')
*''Russian:'' '''Vzryv''' (cartoon, Взрыв, "Explosion")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:FOC Blast Off.jpg|High Moon Studios concept base for 2012 IDW robot mode
File:FOC-Blast Off-concept art-vehicle mode.jpg|High Moon Studios concept base for 2012 IDW vehicle mode
File:CW Blast Off cvr.jpg|''Combiner Wars'' comic packaging art
File:EW-skin-Blast Off-G2.jpg|''Generation 2''-themed skin in ''Earth Wars''
File:Transformers 2023 16 2nd Ptg Cover A.jpg|Skybound comic cover
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Age of the Primes Decepticons]]
[[Category:Amazon exclusives]]
[[Category:Combaticons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Elite Guard]]
[[Category:Encore]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]]
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Transformer romance

2026-05-13T15:49:31Z

Doomdorm64: /* Transformer - Transformer */

[[File:Orionpax.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|I want a robot man to hold me tight. One that I can count on every single night.]]
Some will vehemently refuse to admit it exists. Others ''really'' don't care about [[Transformers brand|the brand]] beyond it. Regardless of [[Fandom|opinions]], [[Transformer]]s engaging in or pursuing interaction of a '''romantic nature''' is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for romantic partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to organic lifeforms and even non-living objects has been documented as well.

Some wonder why a species that likely does not [[Reproduction|reproduce]] sexually would participate in behavior that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with one another can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their very human-like society, interpersonal interactions, [[Relatives|familial relationships]], and even the fairly common practice of merging [[Combiner|bodies]] and minds. If these are not frowned upon, then why should social connections of the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? Perhaps there is no reason for them to engage in romance, but then there is equally no reason for them not to.

Though rather obscure, there is even an official term for two Transformers in a relationship: "[[spark]]mates". Existing as a [[Fan fiction|fan term]] mostly, it has been used in two official sources: the end-of-game [[bio]] for [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]], in reference to her and [[Tigatron (BW)|Tigatron]], in the [[Nintendo 64]] version of the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]'' video game;<ref>[[Source:Beast Wars Transmetals (N64) text#Airazor 2|''Beast Wars Transmetals'' end-of-game bios]]</ref> and again in ''[[Venus (magazine)|Venus]]'', a sub-feature of ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac]]''. In addition, [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]'s [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code info]] appears to refer to Transformer marriage in stating that he and [[Joyride (Cybertron)|his lifebond partner]] "joined together under the [[Covenant of Primus]]".

The [[2005 IDW continuity]] ongoing series, ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'', refers to a Transformer in a committed, intimate partnership as a "[[Conjunx Endura]]". Issues [[Slaughterhouse|#32]], [[Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|#38]], and [[Ten to Midnight|#56]] of this series have various characters use the term "sparkmate" as a synonym.

==Orientation==
[[File:Gayforgalvatron.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|<center>[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|It will forever be a shame he wasn't in ''Cybertron'']].</center>]]
The most common observation of Cybertronian romance is between a male and a [[female Transformer]]. {{fact}} Considering the general scarcity of female Transformers, and perhaps the absence of [[Reproduction|sexual reproduction]], this is a rather interesting if odd situation. Second to that are the number of noted relations between a Transformer and an organic, equally so almost solely between a (nominally) male and female. These become more frequent as the gender balance becomes less even, even if that is a direct result of Transformers allegedly being genderless. Third in line come "couples" that consist of a Transformer fawning over a not-living object, often regarding it as of the opposite gender.

Until recently, same-gender interests were comparatively rare. The Japanese version of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' had [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] as a male, making ''his'' relationship with [[Tigatron (BW)|Tigatron]] the first known instance of a homosexual Transformer couple.<ref name="Airazorboy">The reason the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' dub made Airazor male is unknown, but was possibly because Takara hoped to increase toy sales that way. Therefore, the relationship with [[Tigatron (BW)|Tigatron]] was initially played off somewhat differently to avoid complaints of homosexuality. Tigatron was presented as a samurai retainer with protective feelings towards his young ward, their closeness addressed in a "brotherly" sort of way. Despite that, there was still enough innuendo left over for the gender-bending to become noticeable. The end of the matter came with the sequence in "[[Other Visits (Part 1)]]" when Airazor and Tigatron stare into each other's eyes while holding hands and slowly leaning in for a kiss. Since little could be done with that scene, the dub team had Airazor fully "come out" and begin to express his affection for Tigatron just before the two of them were abducted by the Vok. Japanese magazine editors, responding to letters from confused young fans, gently explained that "some people are just like that".</ref> At a distance follows ''Energon'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]], who had the (unrequited) hots for [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. ([[Dick Gautier]] jokingly "confirmed" that [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] is gay at [[BotCon 2002]], in response to panel-mate [[Michael McConnohie]] being asked if [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] was. This is obviously not canon.)

Transformer/organic relations are not any richer in this regard. [[Paddles (G1)|Paddles]] had a clear fondness for the humans [[Randall (G1)|Randall]] and [[Ed (student)|Ed]], and [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] and [[Ga'mede]] ''might'' have something going between them, but that's about it. A note could be made on the fair chance that Tigatron's [[beast mode]] represents a female tiger and was scanned from his partner [[Snowstalker]], yet that is speculation at best.

[[File:2 Transformers at the Ark-1 Memorial Statue.jpg‎|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Bender from ''Futurama'' finds a friend at the Ark 1 Memorial Statue...]]
The real-world explanation for the overall scarcity of anything specific between two of the same gender is that ''Transformers'' above all exists [[to sell toys]] to children and so has to play in on the wishes and expectations of the assumed general audience. Even if attitude is improving, heterosexuality is still the default assumption and least controversial option in all-ages fiction. Outside of an accident in translation<ref name="Airazorboy" /> and a few [[Knock Out (Prime)|sneaked-in jokes]] for older viewers, the default is still for writers to haul up Arcee or insert a new female (Transformer) to fill the romance niche than play up that sort of interaction in same gender context.

However, the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] comics have a traditionally older audience. This led to the glass ceiling being shattered when ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' depicted [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] and [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] in a millennia-long relationship, in which they were named as each other's "significant other"... and this relationship was not the first either have had, and Chromedome may or may not have been dating ''[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]'' before that.<ref>[http://theunderbase.libsyn.com/the-underbase-deconstructs-shadowplay "The Underbase Podcast Deconstructs Shadowplay"], 17:17 - 14:58</ref> The relationship is perhaps not out-and-out romance as humans would think or feel it, but author [[James Roberts]] has commented that this is because he imagines Transformers ''don't'' have relationships in exactly the same way humans do; he leaves no doubt that "Chromedome and Rewind each regard the other as the most important person in their life."<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=12651&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20 James Roberts on Chromedome and Rewind on the IDW forums]</ref> That Rewind out-and-out says "I love you" in a message to Chromedome only hammers it home. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and [[Tailgate (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Tailgate]] have also shared a close bond over the years that gradually evolved into a romantic relationship. Hasbro has been totally cool with IDW doing this.<ref>[http://www.fullmetalhero.com/t14540/ Moonbase2's second interview with James Roberts - 01:40:47 to 01:41:24]</ref> This measure was later followed up by the introduction of the first same-gender female married couple in Transformers history in the form of [[Anode]] and [[Lug (IDW)|Lug]], {{storylink|An Axe to Break the Ice}} after the first depicted romantic female pair of [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]], {{storylink|The Will of the Few}} as well as the first example of attraction between members of different genders in IDW in the same issue where the gals [[Proxima (G1)|Proxima]] and [[Acceleron]]'s relationship was mentioned by Nautica. {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}} The late bigot [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] expressed vague misgivings about how modern-day Conjunx Endurae on Cybertron would "swap fuel in public" as one of several reasons for his violent attempt to reinstall his brutal regime. {{storylink|Ten to Midnight}} IDW capped all of this off with the first genuinely romantic, on-the-mouth, unobfuscated, fully-on-screen/panel kiss between Transformers in recorded history, and by extension, the first same-gender kiss between [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and [[Aileron]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable}}

(And yes, there is the fact that IDW has previously established that Transformers are genderless in their continuity, but let's not kid ourselves about what we're seeing and reading here.)

{{-}}

Of note, in the [[My Little Pony/Transformers: The Magic of Cybertron]] crossover, when [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Greenlight]] encounter [[Holiday]] and [[Lofty]] on Cybertron when the two ponies are looking for their niece Scootaloo, Holiday introduces Lofty as "my gal", and Arcee in turn introduces Greenlight as "my 'gal.'" Greenlight bemusedly remarks on this to Arcee as an astute move to copy parlance to make the ponies more comfortable, and Arcee happily confirms that was her plan. Linguistic hang-ups of not needing translation between species common to ''Transformers'' stories aside, the writing seems to suggest that transformers of this crossover do not use the same language for relationships and/or possibly gender that the ponies do. Whether that means simply that they have different understandings of either or both that are comparable to the ponies or are an alien context is unclear from the text itself. {{storylink|A Real Mother}}

==Sex==
[[File:KP001.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Oh, Convoy! Your shift lever is dirty," Marissa exclaims. "It must be from when I spilled soft serve ice cream on you before. I will wipe it clean for you now." (''NOTE: We didn't make that up. That actually, [[canon]]ically happened.'')]]

The [[Unofficial guidebooks#Prime Targets|hints]] are few and far between, but ''Transformers'' is not devoid of the possibility Transformers might engage in sexual activities (for recreational purposes, usually). [[Kiss]]ing is a regularly observed sign of affection and in [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'' episode]] "[[Return of the Immortal Emperor]]", [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] was rather thrilled he got to see [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] transform. Nevertheless, ''Beast Wars'' was the first to pick up the subject in a more direct manner: in the episode "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]", [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] offers to take [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] to what sounds like a Cybertronian version of a strip club, and later slyly makes a double entendre regarding Silverbolt's suspected kinky activities with [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] also makes a lewd-sounding comment about him interfacing with a computer, which he retorts "is more fun than plowing your little field of dreams," followed by the two sharing a knowing smirk.

Sexual assault euphemisms are commonly inserted in the Japanese dubs of Western ''Transformers'' programs for, ''uh'', "humor". The Japanese dub of "[[Maximal, No More#Foreign localization|Maximal, No More]]" has Rattrap, thinking himself about to be stabbed by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], ask his attacker to penetrate him "gently, because I've heard the first time can hurt." The Japanese dub of "[[Predatory#Foreign localization|Predatory]]", reworked from a slasher movie homage to a parody of Pepe Le Pew cartoons, has [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] spewing a lengthy string of sexual declarations (some thinly veiled, some not-so-much) as she amorously pursues [[Jack Darby|Jack]] (including singing a Japanese folk song about a woman assaulting a man).

References and innuendos have become increasingly more common in recent years. [[Scarlett]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] had a suggestive conversation about "riding" him in "[[Wolves]]", and in "[[The Art of War issue 3]]", Arcee promised Bumblebee to "rotate his tires" if he could beat her, to which he responded with a most enthusiastic "Wooo-Hooo!". In the Dreamwave issue "[[Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation]]", [[:File:Infestation crotchrot.jpg|one remark from Sunstreaker]] might suggest the existence of Transformer S.T.D.'s. In the ever-questionable ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' double-entendres ran rife, with one of the most disturbing involving Optimus Prime deriving pleasure from [[Marissa Faireborn]] polishing his stick shift and rubbing the rim of his gas tank, which are pretty clear metaphors for... well... y'know. And in ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]'', [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] loudly exclaims "you've been inside me!" in offense when [[Noah Díaz|Noah]] called him a work friend.

And that's about as far as we're going to broach the subject. If you ''really'' want to know more on the matter of Transformer sex, an exciting world of [[fan fiction]] awaits you. Take note that doing so will be at your own risk, and [[Main Page|TFWiki]] accepts no liability for any psychological trauma incurred.

{{See also|Reproduction#Other_means|l1=Sexual Reproduction}}

==Transformer - Transformer==
{{bigquote|But me Grimlock still taller than ''you''. That why Spider-Lady like me Grimlock best.|[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], making sure no one else tries a move on his love interest|"[[Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday]]"}}

Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when becoming romantically entangled. In at least one universe, a Transformer can designate another Transformer their [[Conjunx Endura]], or significant other.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
[[File:Disclosure CSSB-16 Devcon & co.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I didn't know giant robots '''had''' testosterone."]]
; Generation 1 cartoon continuity:
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (Ariel) - [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (Orion Pax)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] - [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}
* [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] - [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] - [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}
* [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] - either [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] or [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters}}
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] - [[Nancy]] {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
* [[Octane]] once tried to tune in an image of a [[Cheesecake robot|disturbingly sexualized unnamed female robot]]. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}
* Technically or something, [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] is married to [[Giga|him]]/[[Mega|her]]self. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: Super-God Masterforce|Super-God Masterforce}}
* [[Esmeral (G1)|Esmeral]] - [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] who, unique to other Transformers relationships up to this point, are explicitly stated to be husband and wife. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (manga)|Victory}}
* [[Clipper (G1)|Clipper]] - [[Holi]] {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory}}
* [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] blushed and was a little lost on words when Clipper complimented him. Holi didn't like this. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}
* [[Rescue Patrol Team|The rest of Holi's team]] is sad they don't have girlfriends. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}
* [[Megatron (Legends)|Megatron]] - [[Blackarachnia (Legends)|Blackarachnia]] {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)|Transformers Legends}}

; 2005 IDW continuity

* [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] - [[Dominus Ambus]] {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}}
* [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] - [[Pivot]] {{storylink|The Gloaming}}, [[Mach (G1)|Mach]] {{storylink|The Gloaming}}, [[Scattergun]] {{storylink|The Gloaming}}, [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] {{storylink|Shadowplay (disambiguation)|Shadowplay}} (possibly), and finally Rewind {{storylink|Before & After}}
* [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] had an unreciprocated love for [[Quark]] {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}} and was later "simpatico" with [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]] {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}
[[File:ChooseMe-engagement.jpg|thumb|right||upright=1.66]]
* [[Proxima (G1)|Proxima]] - [[Acceleron]] {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}}
* [[Sparkstalker]] - [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] {{storylink|Choose Me}}
* [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] - [[Horri-Bull]] {{storylink|The Transgressors}}
* [[Greenlight]] - [[Lancer]] {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}
* [[Swift (G1)|Swift]] - [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]]
* [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] assumed [[Slag (G1)|Slug]] was hitting on her {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption}}.
* [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] - [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4}}
* [[Jumpstream]] - [[Dust Up]] {{storylink|Ghost Stories}}
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] - [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] {{storylink|The Price of You}}
* [[Anode]] - [[Lug (IDW)|Lug]] {{storylink|An Axe to Break the Ice}}
* [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] was [[Chela]]'s mate. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}
* [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] - [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}
* [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] - [[Aileron]] {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable}}
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] - [[Rum-Maj]] {{storylink|Time Will Rust}}
* [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] - [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}

; 2019 IDW continuity
[[File:TFVDay-cvrA clean.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb]]
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] - [[Greenlight]] {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}}
* [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] - [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] {{storylink|Transformers Valentine's Day Special}}
* [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] - [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] {{storylink|Open Comms}}
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] - [[Paragon]] {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}}
* [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] - [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 2}}
* Both [[Proxima (G1)|Proxima]] and [[Crosscut (G1)|Crosscut]] had a crush on [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Four}}

; Other:
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] - [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War|The Art of War}}
* [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. {{Storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}
* [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] found himself some [[Devcon's galpal|pleasant company]] on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}}
* [[San D-Go]] once had plans to marry [[Discharge (G1)|Discharge]], apparently directly inspired by that aspect of [[human]] culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown. {{storylink|San D-Go|San D-Go's Micromaster toy bio}}
* [[Raker]] is a shameless flirt to female robots. {{storylink|Raker|Raker's Micromaster toy bio}}
* [[Magnum]] has a [[:File:Magnumsgirlfriend.jpg|girlfriend]]. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}
* [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] had parents when he crashed on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]. {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] once dated [[Thunderblast (G1)|Thunderblast]], and is a bit of a skirt-chaser in general. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}
* [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for fembots (specifically ones in red) and isn't above impersonating [[Dion (G1)|an elite guardsman]] to get sympathy. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}}
** And thinks [[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]], a femicon with a sword, is hot. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}
* [[Alpha Bravo]] and [[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]], though not officially described as anything other than "friends", had a relationship practically ''swimming'' in romantic undertones. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim}}
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] - [[Greenlight]] {{storylink|A Real Mother}}
* [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] - [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]]{{storylink|The Beauty of Cybertron}}

====Beast Era====
[[File:BWII 24 Bighorn Scylla.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''When you walk away You don't hear me say Please, oh baby, don't go'']]
* [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] - [[Tigatron (BW)|Tigatron]]
* [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] - [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]
* [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] all had crushes on [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] had feelings towards her that we'll leave to the imagination.
* [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] - [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]
* [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] - [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071202095128/http://bigbot.com/beast-machines-transformers-bob-skir/Beast-Machines-FAQ/Wed_19_Jan_2000.html ''Transformers: Beast Machines Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)'' Wed, 19 Jan 2000], by [[Bob Skir]]</ref>
* [[Scylla (BW)|Scylla]] and [[Artemis]] both fancy [[Scuba (BW)|Scuba]]. In turn, [[Bighorn (BW)|Bighorn]] has a crush on Scylla, while Artemis also likes [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]].
* While technically not a Transformer, [[DNAVI]] is in love with [[Guiledart]].
* [[Rage (BW)|Rage]] - [[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]] {{storylink|To Jellyfish with Love! Cry Out, Stampy Blade}}
* [[Z Grill]] and [[Kitte Shūshū]] fell in love and made a [[Stampy (BW)|kid]]. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 10/5/2015}}
* [[Bazooka (BW)|Bazooka]] - [[Crazybolt (BW)|Crazybolt]] {{storylink|Intersectionality}} {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}
* [[Nucleon (TR)|Nucleon]] - [[Kari]]<ref>Kari is a [[Cyberdroid]] in the [[Beast Wars: Uprising]] continuity rather than a [[Nebulan]].</ref> {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}
{{--}}

====Unicron Trilogy====
[[File:E45 Snow Cat x Demolishor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is actually kind of adorable.]]
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] displays romantic interest in [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]].
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] weren't exactly beating the allegations, either. {{storylink|Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon}}
* [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] - [[Joyride (Cybertron)|Joyride]] {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Downshift's Cyber Key Code info}}
* [[Shortround (Cybertron)|Shortround]] fancies [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. Naturally, she does not reciprocate.
* [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] - [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Just about anybody]] [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|who's big and powerful]].
* [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] is quite the skirt chaser. He used to have a relation with a "cute scooter",<ref>From context, the best guess is [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] was talking about a Transformer.</ref> but eventually dumped her. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} He also harbored a secret crush on [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Ransack's Cyber Key Code info}} and tried to win over Thunderblast by winning the [[Speedia 500]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}
* [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] tried to cheer up the ''[[Upstart]]'''s crew by reminding them of the perks of seeking out the colony worlds. Starting his list came "naive small planetoid femme-bots." ...Yes. Let's hope that when he closed his speech with "all of it untouched for centuries or more... until we show up," he was only talking about the energon reserves at the end of the list. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}
* [[Vector Prime]] and his bodyguard [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] had a love that bypassed rank but, in the end, his duty meant he had to leave her. Answering questions about this left him quiet and sad. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====Live-action film series====
* [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] claims to have a mother and a father. Primus knows what [[Relatives|that]] means, but we might as well try to be complete about this list. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
* In her spare time, [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] runs a lonely-hearts ad column called Arcee's soulmates. Many 'bots write letters in for it mostly expecting replies from other 'bots. {{storylink|Letters page#Titan Transformers Magazine|Star Screams}}
* In the letters page of the comic of the films, [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] flirts right back with a cop-cycle OC called Hotwire.

====Transformers Animated====
[[File:TFA Black Friday ME GRIMLOCK IN LOVE.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In case you needed visual recognition that he has the hots for her.]]
* [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] used to date [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] until, [[Along Came a Spider|well...]] {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}
* [[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]], [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] and [[Wasp|Wasp/Waspinator]] each have (had) a one-sided crush on [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]. {{storylink|Black_Friday_(episode)|Black Friday}}
* Blackarachnia and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] seem to have feelings for each other. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}
* [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] flirted with [[Slipstream (Animated)|his female clone]] upon meeting her. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}
* [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] once considered [[Afterburn]] dreamy. It is unclear if this opinion is to be attributed to her dormant Transformer half. {{storylink|Transformers Animated (Titan)|Transformers Animated}}
* [[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] - [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24|Strika's tech spec bio}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}
* [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has an unnamed girlfriend from [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}
* [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] once believed [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] wanted to go steady with him. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}
* [[Botanica (Animated)|Botanica]] - [[Rattletrap]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}
* [[Flareup (Animated)|Flareup]] - [[Warpath (Animated)|Warpath]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}
* [[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] and [[Volks (Animated)|Volks]] used to date long ago. And Volks is something of a Ladiesbot217-type. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

====TransTech====
* [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his unsuccessful projects are [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
* [[Crystal Widow]] had [[Skyfall (Armada)|Skyfall]] before becoming stuck in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}
* One of the ways Airazor can be bribed is by "providing her with a handsome companion", according to Crystal Widow. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}
* One of the [[Swindle (G1)#TransTech|Swindle]]s running [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] has hinted that all three of the Swindles are in some kind of polyamorous relationship. One of them tried dating a different [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]], but one of the other Swindles took a dislike to the newcomer and the relationship went nowhere. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Swindle's Spiel|Swindle's Spiel}}

====Shattered Glass====
* [[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] - [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}
* [[Strongarm (SG)|Strongarm]] - [[Windblade (SG)|Windblade]] {{storylink|Coalescence}}

====Aligned continuity family====
* [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and [[Liege Maximo]] had feelings for [[Solus Prime]] {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}. She returned Megatronus's feelings{{storylink|Covenant of Primus|Covenant of Primus}}, but may have had eyes for [[Nexus Prime]] as well.
* [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] once expressed feelings for [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]. {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}} Looks like even Cybertronian love hurts too. {{storylink|Crossfire (Prime)|Crossfire}}
* Ratchet, in a [[Synthetic Energon]]-induced daze of strength and adrenaline, flirtatiously winked at [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]], causing a very awkward response from the latter. {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}}
* [[Sideswipe (RID 2015)|Sideswipe]] frequently flirted with [[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]]. {{storylink|The Buzz on Windblade}} She seemed relatively amused by this. {{storylink|Overloaded, Part 2}}

====BotBots====
* [[Burgertron]] - [[Ulf the Orange]] {{storylink|Mall Than Meets the Eye}}
* [[Dimlit]] - [[Jacqueline]] {{storylink|Dimlit in Love}}
* [[Clogstopper]] flirted with [[Fottle Barts]], asking if she wanted to see his used ear-swab collection. She strangely seemed into it. {{storylink|The Goldrush Games - Part the Second}}
** Clogstopper also expressed an infatuation with [[Spud Muffin]], calling him a "hunk" {{storylink|(Never) Be Yourself}}
* While not explicitly stated it's implied [[Bonz-Eye]] and [[Lady Macaron]] may have a romantic connection. {{storylink|Lone Bot and Carb}} {{storylink|On the Bot Prom Dance Floor}}

==Transformer - organic==
[[File:Pgalove.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|[[Powerglide (G1)|PG]][[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|A]] PDA]]
{{bigquote|We don't have to be the same outside to share the same feeling inside.|[[Alana]] speaks words every Autobot Commander dreads|"[[Sea Change]]"}}

Perhaps because [[reproduction]] does not seem to be a motivation for them to become romantically involved, or perhaps because finding a proper partner among their own kind is not always an easy task, more than one Transformer has made nice with an organic lifeform. However, virtually nothing is known about how the long-term cases worked out, what with physical differences such as size, [[Transformer#Transformer life cycle|lifespan and aging]], and [[Transformer#Transformer culture|cultural differences]] - even without the constant influence of the war.

The reason why organic lifeforms sometimes go head-over-heels for giant mechanical beings is another matter. In the case of humans, [[fan fiction|several authoritative works]] have been written on relevant aspects of their biology. Readers are advised to seek them out for further reference -at their own risk.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
* [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Charlene (cowgirl)|Charlene]] {{storylink|Showdown!}}
* [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] took a deep liking to [[Joy Meadows]] {{storylink|The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK Marvel comics}}
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] believed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s care for [[Cindy Newell]] was of the "nudge. nudge. wink. wink." variety. {{storylink|Fire on High!}}
* [[:File:Nomates.jpg|While Cloudburst clumsily tried to explain to the First One ''why'' he wasn't interested in her]], [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] got cozy in the next room with several other [[Femax]]ians. {{storylink|Recipe for Disaster!}}
* [[Stranglehold]] had a dream involving two ladies there for his affections. They are supposedly organic-based, because while Stranglehold's humanoid appearance is his [[Pretender]] shell, female Transformers officially don't exist in the Marvel continuity, so it's not likely they are Pretenders. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
* [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] - [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]] {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}
* [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] - [[Alana]] {{storylink|Sea Change}}
* [[Michelle]] totally got it on with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]. Though to be fair, he was human at the time. {{storylink|Only Human}}
* [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] had a thing for [[Papika]]. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}
* [[Lander]] went on a date with [[Madonna (Masterforce)|Madonna]] at least once.
* [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] fell for [[Jenny (G1)|Jenny]]'s charms. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] - [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|Generation One}}
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] - [[Scarlett]] {{storylink|Transformers/G.I. Joe}}
[[File:TheWarNeverEnds BrawnCoverGirlWedding.jpg|thumb|upright=1.45|right]]
* [[Glide (G1)|Glide]] is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode. {{storylink|Glide (G1)|Glide's Micromaster toy bio}}
* [[Autorooper]] - [[Atari Hitotonari]] {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] - [[Shaoshao Li]] {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] - [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] drives faster if he smells [[Kelly (RID)|Junko Shiragami]]'s marigold-scented hair. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk}}
* [[Paddles (G1)|Paddles]] took a deep liking to [[Randall (G1)|Randall]] and [[Ed (student)|Ed]]. {{storylink|Paddles (story)|Paddles}}
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Cover Girl]] got married. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}
* [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] - [[CONS4EVA]] {{storylink|Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again!}}
* [[Rapticon (BM)|Rapticon]] - [[Ne'll]] <ref>As Ne'll is stated to be a cybernetically enhanced specimen of humanity, it's unclear just how much of her body is still organic, which makes this something of a borderline case.</ref> {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}
* [[Ian Noble|Action Man]] tried to flirt with [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]], which repulsed [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]]. {{storylink|Unification Day: Dawn}}
* It's never called out, but [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] based the lead female character in his script partially after [[Marissa Faireborn]] and the male lead partially after himself. They also act like an old married couple.

====Beast Era====
* [[Tigatron (BW)|Tigatron]] - [[Snowstalker]]
* ''Possibly, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] once fell for a female gorilla.'' {{storylink|A Greater Ape}}
* When [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] was singing, he attracted a lot of female frogs out of his expectation. {{storylink|Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!}}

====Live-action film series====
[[File:ROTF-Wheeliedryhumpsaleg.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See it like this: rather a leghugger than a [[Matrixspawn|facehugger]].]]
* [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] thought that [[Mikaela Banes]] was hot. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
* He later shifted his attentions to [[Carly Spencer]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

====''Prime''====
* In the Japanese dub, [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] is head-over-heels in love with [[Jack Darby|Jack]], even going so far as to aggressively propose marriage to him (Jack, incidentally, does not reciprocate the affection). {{storylink|Predatory#Foreign localization|Mystery Insect Transformation! Forest of the Spider Woman!}}

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==Transformer - non-living object==
{{bigquote|And when we get back home, I want Bumblebee to meet my brother's convertible. We call her Juanita, and I think the two of them will get along just fine.|[[Luisa]], quite likely one of the very few humans who does not find this an awkward subject|"[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]"}}

While the ability to at least exchange thoughts can explain the interest some Transformers have for beings not belonging to their own kind, that pretty much doesn't go for the interest some of them have for non-living objects. Unless the fact they often treat them as if they ''are'' alive has something to do with it. This is possibly not as odd as it seems: Transformers are, after all, [[Alternate mode|part object themselves]], some even having been upgraded from a mere piece of machinery. In that sense, it is perhaps harder to understand why it doesn't happen more often.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
* [[Luisa]] wanted to introduce [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] to her brother's convertible "Juanita". Bumblebee seemed to appreciate that plan. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain}}
* [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Pretender|his own Pretender shell]] {{storylink|Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus's toy bio}}
* [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]] and the [[Running Cogs Award for Captivating Journalism]] {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 17|Around Cybertron #17}}

====Robots in Disguise====
[[File:Sideburn's Obsession Sideburntricycle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'Burn tricycle]]
* [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for pretty red sportcars.

====Unicron Trilogy====
* [[QuickFire]] - [[Starheart]] {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

====Live-action movies====
* Dialog from their [[Scanning|trans-scan]] of new [[alternate mode]]s may suggest [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] had sexual thoughts towards their new alternate modes.<ref>Mudflap: "This is my booty call right here. Time to get my sexy on with the green. (beatboxes)" {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}</ref>

====Transformers Animated====
* [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] like sportcars almost as much as Side Burn does. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

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==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Blot (G1)

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{{disambigm|Blot (disambiguation)|Blight (disambiguation)}}
:''Blot is a [[Decepticon]] [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:G1Blot boxart.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Alright, I get the hint. Stop leaving scented bath soaps in my locker.]]
There's only one thing [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s both agree on with no war or argument, and it's this: '''Blot''' (alias '''Blight''') is the most vile and disgusting Transformer ever assembled. He oozes fluids of questionable nature from various joints on his frame, and has a rank odor that usually keeps foes and allies far away from him. Naturally, all this scorn and insult has given the less-than-smart Blot quite the inferiority complex. Stuck with a hygiene problem he can't control and a central processor a few hertz too slow, Blot is both unable to solve the problems of his own stench and talk back to the insulting comments from his peers. Brutish and slow-witted, Blot is the classic dumb bully to those who don't give him respect... although he's not sharp enough to tell when said respect is faked. He's immensely loyal to those who at the very least pretend he's worth something, and [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] in particular is a Decepticon to whom he shows unwavering support.

The other [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], on the other hand, tolerate Blot enough, but are apprehensive about combining into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] with him, as it takes far too long to remove the stench he's passed on to them after they're finished.<ref>Generation 1 Blot toy bio and Marvel ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|The Transformers Universe]]'' profile in [[Back from the Dead|''The Transformers'' #56]]</ref>

{{bigquote|I'm not as bad as I look—I'm worse.|Blot's [[bio]] quote sums him up accurately.}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Blotcomic.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Look! It's my magic nose goblin! He loves making humans go squish!]]
Blot served [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with his fellow Terrorcons, until the disappearance of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], their greatest nemesis. After being alerted to the presence of Fortress Maximus and the Autobots on the distant planet [[Nebulos]], Blot and the Decepticons tracked down their quarry at the planet's capital city, [[Koraja]]. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, the newly minted Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] were more than tough enough to drive off the invaders. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} The Decepticons were only temporarily deterred, however, and continued their reign of terror on Nebulos. Scorponok sent Blot and the Terrorcons, along with the [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]], to attack the resort city of [[Splendora]]. When the Autobots arrived to defend the city, the Terrorcons merged to form [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], but the united [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] became [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], who used a combination of acid pellets and brute force to disassemble the robot and drive off the Decepticons. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}} Blot and the Terrorcons also joined Scorponok in an attack on the [[Nursery (Nebulos)|Nursery]], where they encountered another new kind of Autobot/Nebulon fusion: [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. Blot held his own with the aid of his [[Slime gun|slimegun]], and the Autobots eventually realized that the battle was bringing ruin to the agricultural facility. They fled from Blot and the rest of the Decepticons to bring an end to the carnage. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:DarkStar-BlotTracks.jpg|thumb|Blot firmly believes the crotch is the funniest part of the body to acid-bathe.]]
The Decepticons eventually traveled to [[Earth]], and came into conflict with both Autobot and Decepticon alike. After a brief [[Decepticon Civil War]], the united forces of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and Scorponok turned their rage on the Autobots under [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s command. Blot gleefully joined in the battle, blasting the veteran Autobot [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] with his acid spray. All parties eventually joined forces, however, against the [[Underbase]]-enhanced might of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. The Terrorcons attempted to confront Starscream in [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]], but were annihilated with a single wave of his hand. {{storylink|Dark Star}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Blot headhunt.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Death's Head then immediately regretted having direct physical contact with Blot.]]
[[File:Blot cutthroat time wars.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5]]
In [[2007]], Blot was sent to the freelance peacekeeping agent known as [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] as an emissary for the Decepticon army. Death's Head had sought a bounty against [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] months earlier, only to have the offerrer, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], interfere with the collection and rescind the offer. Blot proposed the mechanoid use Decepticon resources to enter Cybertron undetected and track Rodimus Prime's predicted movements to get his revenge. Death's Head was unconvinced by this appeal to his sense of pride, so then Blot appealed to his wallet and instantly the mech was interested in the deal. {{storylink|Headhunt}}

Frothing at the mouth (and the neck, and the ankle joints, and...), Blot enjoyed terrorizing the human population on [[2009]] while on his way to the latest [[energon]] extraction site the Decepticons had rigged up. Unfortunately for them, [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the Terrorcons proved incapable of fending off an Autobot strike team, who quickly destroyed their laboriously assembled drill. Seeking revenge, Blot and the others chased their foes back to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], only to end up passing through a [[trans-time dimensional portal]] and getting caught up in fighting for the fate of the universe. It seems the former 21st century Decepticon leader Galvatron had been active in the 20th century for too long, causing a timestorm which threatened both ends of the timeline, at [[1989]] and 2009.

Soundwave ostensibly agreed to help their 20th century counterparts, but in reality kept Blot and the other Terrorcons in reserve, hoping the other various factions present would do the heavy lifting for them. In the end, Soundwave and the 2009 Terrorcons chose the better part of valor and fled back to their home time rather than face the fighting mad Galvatron. {{storylink|Time Wars}}
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====''Classics''====
{{noteclassics}}
Hun-Grrr was framed by the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s as a traitor in the Decepticon ranks. When Bludgeon and the Seacons confronted him about it, the Terrorcon leader summoned Blot and the others to form Abominus and defend his name. Ultimately, though, Abominus fell in battle with [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
By [[2012]] Blot had been partially revived and pressed into service as part of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s lobotomised [[zombie]] army. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} When the [[Autobot]]s arrived from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to confront Megatron, Blot was shot down by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

====''Transformers '84''====
Following the departure of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' from Cybertron, Blot fell in amongst Lord [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s troops and helped him carve out his own Decepticon empire by attempting to purge every surviving Autobot on the planet. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}} When Straxus later planned to reactivate [[Project Dreadnought]], he sent [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] to defend the [[Planetary engine|planetary turbines]]' control hub in [[Stanix]], where the [[combiner]] encountered [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] and the [[Wreckers]]. After a blow from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack'n'Ruin]]'s [[Hammer (weapon)|hammer]] brought Abominus crashing down, Blot and the other Terrorcons separated to battle the Wreckers individually but the Autobots disengaged and retreated as the explosives they had already laid inside the base detonated. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Tony St. James]] (English), [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:MoneyIsEverything CutthroatBlot.jpg|thumb|Unused animation from ''Fantasia''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "Dance of the Hours".]]
Blot's first appearance was with his fellow Terrorcons inside [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s head. [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] used them to blast into Unicron so he could retrieve more [[anti-electron]]s for an attack against the Autobots. Blot and the others did a decent job in keeping the Autobots at bay, but were quickly forced into retreating when [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] finished building the Technobots and gave them the ability to merge into Computron. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

Later, the Terrorcons were seen under the service of the [[Quintesson]]s. [[Dirk Manus]] had sold the Quintessons a [[Recreator|Molecular Disassembler/Reassembler]]. Eager to test the device, they had Blot act as the volunteer. The test proved that the device not only disassembled and reassembled matter like the name implied, but also cured whatever it had been used on of all broken parts, maladies, and other flaws. Cured of his imperfections, Blot felt sick.

[[File:Terrorconfight.jpg|thumb|left|So a landfill, a glutton, and a sadist walk into a bar...]]
When Dirk and his Technobot escorts were on their way through space, Abominus swooped down and attacked, shooting them from the sky. The [[automatic timer]] in Abominus, placed within by the Quintessons, forced Abominus to separate into his Terrorcon components. The team was upset they couldn't finish the task of destroying the Autobots, though Blot and the team did get a second chance at going against Computron later. {{storylink|Money Is Everything (episode)|Money Is Everything}}

Blot was one of the [[Primitive]]s summoned to fight [[Tornedron]]. Blot joined the other Terrorcons in a last-ditch stand against the energy creature, but the group was surrounded and drained of their energy. They, like the rest of Tornedron's victims, were restored thanks to Grimlock's actions.
{{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Blot, along with the rest of the Terrorcons, stole [[Impervious alloy|heat-resistant alloy]] from the [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]/[[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] lab. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

In [[2007]], Blot participated in an attack on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in order to draw the Autobots' attention while [[Wingspan]] and [[Pounce]] stole the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber|Key]] to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]].{{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} He later took part in the battle on Cybertron, assaulting the Autobots' positions. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
In [[2011]], Blot and the Terrorcons journeyed to Cybertron over the long-abandoned Decepticon [[space bridge|Space Bridge]]. They were part of the first wave of Galvatron's siege, hoping to gain control of [[Vector Sigma]]. Blot's team combined into Abominus to battle [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later on, Abominus teamed up with his fellow combiners to wage war on their Autobot counterparts. Their victory seemed assured until the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] swooped in and scattered the Decepticon combiners. They barely survived the encounter. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} On Earth, Blot and the Terrorcons intervened on [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]'s search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] kept the Terrorcons busy so that Hot Rod could complete his mission. Even after the Terrorcons formed Abominus, the Headmasters stood against them, and the arrival of Computron swung the odds firmly on the Autobots' side. Abominus was last seen with his head buried in the sand, being kicked in the side by Computron. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

[[File:Hm14 Blot Gun.jpg|thumb|200px|Get out of my swamp!]]
When Galvatron launched a [[Metamorphose|metal-warping meteorite]] at the Autobots on [[Athenia]], he brought along Blot and the Terrorcons to occupy the Autobot forces. Linking up as Abominus, they once again battled Computron and the Headmasters. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] devised a scheme to harvest [[plasma energy]] from the planet [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] by setting off a series of explosives that would utterly destroy the planet, releasing its stored energies. Blot and the Terrorcons were responsible for planting the bombs. Hun-Gurrr was spotted by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Shouki]] of the Trainbots, but the other Terrorcons managed to take them hostage. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Blot and the Terrorcons managed to get two of the three sites set before being set upon by [[Raiden]] and the Headmasters. By forming Abominus, Blot's team held their own until Scorponok arrived with his mighty [[Transtector]], MegaZarak. The giant scorpion occupied the Autobots long enough for the Terrorcons to finish their work, and Mars was consumed by the resultant atomic inferno. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

[[File:IRMLFE Decepticon cheer.jpg|thumb|200px|left]]
Soon after, Blot and the Terrorcons joined Sixshot the returning Galvatron on an energy raid. They sought to prevent the Autobots from re-energizing the distant world of [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]], and steal the energy for themselves. Blot's team formed Abominus for yet another in a series of battles against Computron. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

After an extended mission in space, Blot returned with Galvatron and the other Decepticons, setting up shop on Earth under Sixshot's command. He joined an enormous offensive against the Autobots' facility in [[Florida|Miami]], drawing out the troops from Autobot City so that Sixshot could kill [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Body-slamming Computron as Abominus was just icing on the cake. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} The warfare on Earth continued, as Blot and the Terrorcons assembled as Abominus in part of a five-fold simultaneous strike on Autobot interests engineered by Sixshot. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} As Scorponok assumed control of the Decepticons again, Blot was seen at a rally being held in his honor on Chaar. Blot and the Terrorcons later joined a Decepticon strike on the [[Kamchatka Peninsula]], seeking to gain control of the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

As Scorponok abandoned Earth in favor of conquering [[Master (planet)|Master]], Blot was one of his many troops seen attacking the planet's fortifications. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} As part of Abominus, Blot participated in the final battle with the Autobots at the North Pole. He escaped into space with the rest of Scorponok's Decepticons. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon, manga, and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Blot was one of those summoned, but only as a part of [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
[[File:Blot_Selects.jpg|thumb|170px|Blot's audition for the role of Purplesaurus Rex went poorly.]]
Blot and his colleagues were sent by the [[Quintesson]]s to help the humans in their conflict against the [[Selector]]s, [[Autobot]]s, and [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} Due to Blot's newly acquired possession of [[Angolmois Energy]], he began leaking [[anti-electron]] gas from his body. The dim-witted Terrorcon used his [[slime gun]] to fire anti-electron imbued oil at [[Orthia]], forcing the all-female combiner to split up into her individual components. Blot was later seen having a wrestling match with fellow Terrorcon [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]], and also participated in the counter-strike on [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] at [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]]'s command.

Blot expressed shock when Megatron absorbed his Angolmois Energy, but later received the upper hand when Hun-Gurrr received the [[Terrorbreaster]] deployed by his Quintesson masters, allowing the Terrorcons to combine into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. However, Megatron evolved into Megatron Omega from his stockpiled Angolmois Energy and briefly attacked the brutish combiner. Abominus shot a hole in his former ally's chest and left him for dead, {{Storylink|Abominus comic 1}} but Megatron Omega ultimately survived the attack.

Blot was present as part of Abominus during his attack on [[Neo Scramble City]], and was temporarily left out of the combiner when Hun-Gurrr and [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] assimilated [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s limbs to become [[Abomenaticus]]. Blot later recombined with Hun-Gurrr upon Abomenaticus's reconfiguration into Abominus to fight Megatron Omega. Following Abominus's failure to defeat Megatron and alliance with [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]], the Terrorcons entered a portal with the Dinobot combiner {{Storylink|Abominus comic 2}} to the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]] and split up into their individual forms. Blot was present on the planet's surface when Hun-Gurrr assisted Volcanicus in his fight against [[Primacron]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}}

====''The Great Transformer War''====
Blot and the Terrorcons were defeated in battle as Abominus by Computron. They switched tactics and split into their individual modes to spray Computron with "[[Cohesive Control Liquid]]", forcing him onto the Decepticon side. The Technobots were eventually freed when Spike Witwicky blasted them with a counter-spray. The now clear-minded Computron then proceeded to crush the individual Terrorcons. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 2|The Great Transformer War #2}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
The Terrorcons and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] intercepted [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s team during the search for [[Metascan Alpha]]. The Terrorcons united into Abominus, but the Autobots ignored them and continued with their mission. A short time later, Abominus came under attack from the [[Destructon]]s and was blasted apart. The Terrorcons began a retreat and found themselves being aided by Ultra Magnus, resulting in Cyclonus agreeing to a truce between the two factions. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Sixshot]]''}}

[[File:MegatronOrigin4 BlotFights.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|right|Suspect is considered armed and extremely smelly.]]
Blot was one of the earlier warriors seen in the [[Gladiatorial combat|bloodsport tournaments]] on [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], part of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s team as the future [[Decepticon leader]] rose in prominence. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} He remained part of the movement when the pit-fighting broke out into active terrorism, and was seen dismembering security officers with his extra arms just before [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] returned with his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

During [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]'s era, Blot frequented [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s bar and threw a glass at [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] when the scientist entered the joint. {{storylink|What It's Really Like}} When Megatron was defeated at the hands of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] disapproved and had him exiled to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Blot and the Terrorcons also disapproved, but thought his choice of punishment was lame and set out to get rid of their old leader permanently. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Unfortunately, they turned out to have vastly underestimated Megatron's power and found themselves easily dispatched, after which they were quick to re-pledge their allegiance to him. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}} After returning to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and taking back control of the Decepticons, Megatron punished Scorponok by having Blot and the Terrorcons tear him apart. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}}

[[File:Blot and Triggerhappy The End of the Beginning of the World.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|Well, so much for there being an IDW appearance of Abominus.]]
As the war went on, the Terrorcons became major fanboys of [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. They were deployed to [[Mumu-Obscura]], but were taken prisoner by the [[Reaper]]s to lure Sixshot to the planet. The Reapers offered membership to their little club so long as Sixshot destroyed the Terrorcons, to which Blot offered no reaction whatsoever, nor did he react when Sixshot appeared to take the Reapers up on their offer. After Sixshot declined the invitation, the Reapers allowed the Decepticons to leave in peace. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

Blot later returned to Cybertron, where he was part of an angry Decepticon crowd who demanded answers from the [[Autobot]]s for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s death. {{storylink|Stick Together}} He joined up with [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], who was trying to lead the Decepticons back into war, only to be taken out by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] while guarding their base. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}
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===Theft of the Golden Disk===
Among the many historical artifacts the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] managed to acquire was the Hand of Blot. {{storylink|Dirge (BW)|Dirge's ''Timelines'' profile}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-TerrorconBlot-CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]

The Terrorcon Blot could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Terrorcon Blot packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Blot, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Blot participated in a vicious battle against the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] alongside his fellow [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Technobots and Terrorcons|Technobots and Terrorcons commercial}}
*Blot and the Terrorcons launched an assault on [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], only to be blasted away by the Autobot city's battle station mode. The Terrorcons regrouped and combined into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] to tear into Maximus's armament. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Fortress Maximus|Fortress Maximus commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
'''Blight''' and the other Terrorcons were cloned from ancient [[CNA]] by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and promptly escaped to cause havoc. [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] were dispatched and managed to recapture the team, returning them to Shockwave's control, for now anyway. {{storylink|Unleash the Beasts}}

Fearing the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] would form Computron, the Terrorcons ambushed them outside [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. After successfully defeating them, the Decepticon team attacked an unsuspecting Autobot City itself. {{storylink|Circuit Breaker (Legends)|Circuit Breaker}} Blot also was part of an assault by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] on Autobot City which was halted when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] received a new [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] and regained his robot mode. {{storylink|Monstrosity}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Blot.jpg|thumb|400px|left| Rorschach would be proud.]]
Blot participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character available as a reward in the "Abominus Rampage" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Earth Wars Blot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Blot is a disgusting shambling mess, leaking bodily fluids (oil, hydraulic and Primus knows what else), which only goes to damage his low self-esteem even more. As such, he tends not to care about maintaining his body, despite the fact that his constant leakage can cause his body to occasionally break down. Though unintelligent and uncouth, he is a strong, loyal and surprisingly agile fighter, with sharp claws which allow him to scale all manner of vertical structure with ease, as well as assisting his fellow Terrorcons with a slime gun that fires beams of corrosive liquid.{{storylink|Source:Transformers:_Earth_Wars/2019#Blot|Blot Bio}}

*'''Added:''' June 28, 2019
*'''Autobot Counterpart''': Rook
*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Star Ratings:''' 2 - 5 stars
*'''Ability: Explosive Decoy:''' Place a decoy that has 65% of your Health and taunts defences. When destroyed, it explodes dealing a set amount of damage in a large area. Only one decoy can be active at a time.
*'''Passive:''' Every 10 seconds cast Acidthrower, inflicting as much as damage as Blot's maximum DPS as Acid damage for six seconds.
**'''Cost:''' 5 ability points +3 cost increase.
*'''Level 11 Bonus''': Gain a 50% damage reduction shield.
*'''Compatible C.O.M.B.A.T.s:'''
**Companion
**Melee
**Shield
*'''Bot Specific [[Transformers: Earth Wars#Power Cores|Power Cores]]:'''
*'''Skins:'''
**'''Prime- Blight:''' Gives Blot a look resembling Blight from Transformers Prime.
*'''Combiner:''' Abominus
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:blot Blot at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Blot was a vile and disgusting Decepticon who relied on his noxious presence to defeat his enemies. Eager for respect, he was loyal to Hun-Gurrr and any other Decepticon who treated him well. {{storylink|Technorganic Secrets}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Blot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's a thingy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Blot''' (Terrorcon, [[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''TR4'''
:*''Takara name'': '''Butto'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-83'''
:*''Accessories:'' "[[Slime gun]]", laser mount

: Released in the fourth year of Hasbro's US ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (third year in Europe and in Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line), Terrorcon Blot transforms into a long-armed, hunchbacked monster-thing. In monster mode, his backpack is used to mount his "slime gun" over his head. The peg for the gun also allows it to be hand-held in robot mode, but it's more or less just a cudgel if used that way.

: He can form the leg or arm of any "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]"-style combiner, though he is nominally Abominus's right arm. His usefulness as a leg is highly questionable, as his extraordinary width tends to push against whoever is positioned opposite him. Even his arm mode is far from ideal, as his beast mode legs project so far out that even Abominus's specially-shaped gun only barely clears them. He can also attach to Metroplex's robot mode.

: There is a later-run variant of Blot, released in 1988, which not only lacks a [[rubsign]], but has been [[retool]]ed to fill in the indent on his beast noggin where the rubsign would have gone.

: There is also a packaging variant for all four small Terrorcons, which included a random bonus Decepticon [[Decoy|"Decoy" mini-figurine]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Blot/blot.htm More information on Blot at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Abominus''' (Gift set, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-84'''
:*''Accessories:'' "[[Slime gun]]", laser mount

: Blot was also available in a gift set with the rest of the Terrorcons. All of the Terrorcons are identical to their individual releases, although it is unknown if the versions without the rubsign indents were released in this format. (It's not terribly likely though.)
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===''Prime''===
[[File:BHtoy-Blight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p2|'''Blight''' (Cyberverse Legion Class, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Series / Number'': '''3 / 010'''
:*''Accessories'': "Affliction Hammer"

{{note|''Prime'' [[Blight (Prime)#Toys|Blight]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the original Blot/Blight in the ''Legends'' game event "[[Unleash the Beasts]]".}}

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 3|Series 3 ''Cyberverse'']] Legion Class toys, Blight transforms into a hulking bipedal dragonoid-like thing. His [[robot mode]] hands can hold the weapon via the latter's multiple [[C joint|3 mm post]]s, and he and the weapon feature numerous 3 mm mounting points.

: Though not called out in the [[instructions]], Blight combines with ''Cyberverse'' [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Toys|Twinstrike]], [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Toys|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Windrazor (Prime)#Toys|Windrazor]], and [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Toys|Predacon Rippersnapper]], to form [[Abominus (Prime)#Toys|Abominus]], with Blight forming the left leg.

: This toy was [[redeco]]ed into Rot Gut, ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Burara#Toys|Burara]], and [[Gorge#Toys|''The Last Knight'' Gorge]]. His hammer accessory was also used, in varying colors, by Twinstrike, [[Prowl (WFC)#Cyberverse|Prowl]], and [[Rot Gut (Prime)|Rot Gut]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/Blight/blight.htm More information on Blight at TFU.info]''
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Deluxe-Class-Blot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's a block. With a face.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Terrorcon Blot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-23'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 25]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': Gun, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released in the third (and Terrorcon-dense) wave of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Deluxes, "Terrorcon Blot" is a heavy [[retool]] of [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Power of the Primes|Terrorcon Rippersnapper]], transforms into a hunchbacked creature based on his original toy. Like all ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor with a spot for [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]s (and by extension, [[Titan Master#Toys|Titan Master]]s, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigmas of Combination]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix cores]]) and can form a Combiner hand. He includes a piece that can fill the gap in the armor or be held as a gun.

: Blot can also change into a limb for any ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Combiner (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs), although he is meant to combine with [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Power of the Primes|Hun-Gurrr]] to form [[Abominus (G1)#Power of the Primes|Abominus]].

: Blot's gun has a relatively short [[5 mm post]]. Combined with the claws that stick up above his hands, this means that he has trouble holding it securely. Blot also features an additional piece of plastic attached to the swivel that manages his monster mode head and top, primarily used to mount weapons in monster mode, though with the exception of his leg mode this part conspicuously sticks out of every one of his modes with no proper means of collapsing it.

: Being a retool of Rippersnapper, Blot unfortunately inherited that toy's fragile combiner-peg-hole problem, as his is molded in a similar thickness, or rather thinness, of plastic.

: Blot was retooled further into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Lobclaw#Generations Selects|Lobclaw]] and [[Gulf#Generations Selects|Gulf]]. The original mold was also differently retooled into [[Overbite (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Overbite]]. Let us hope they were spared…
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Blot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His Japanese name actually warns you what he smells like.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Abominus''' (Multi-pack, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 17]], 2021
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TT-GS12'''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''TT-GS05'''
:*''Accessories'': Gun

: Initially developed by TakaraTomy, ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' "Butto" is a more cartoon-accurate redeco of his ''Power of the Primes'' release. He features a lighter shade of purple plastic, and numerous different paint applications, mostly consisting of removing the silver paint on his chest and legs and adding red accents on his "nipples". Minor deco changes include two Decepticon insignias on his shoulders, silver spots on the sides of his stomach, as well as blue accents on his knees and crotch.

: He was only available in a massive box set of Terrorcons, along with [[Cutthroat (G1)#Generations Selects|Cutthroat]], [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Generations Selects|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Generations Selects|Rippersnapper]], and [[Sinnertwin (G1)#Generations Selects|Sinnertwin]]. This set was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan, with a small-ish number imported and made for sale through [[Hasbro Pulse]]; originally slated for release on [[March 27]], Abominus's release was pushed back to [[April 17]].
{{POTPRippersnapperMold}}
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==Notes==
* Blot had the evocative working name of "Slimebucket".
* In the 2010s, Hasbro lead designer [[John Warden]] asked TakaraTomy staff on behalf of all us fans what Blot's alt-mode is supposed to be. The answer they gave was "ogre". Your mileage may vary.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=John Warden asked TakaraTomy designers what G1 Blot was supposed to be. They say he is an "ogre".|link=https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/916108775790137344|name=Matthew Karpowich|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=10|day=05}}</ref> The ''[[Transformers Roleplaying Game]]'' gives two wildly different answers: ''[[Decepticon Directive]]'' calls him a "goo monster", while ''[[Technorganic Secrets]]'' bizarrely tries to claim that he's a {{w|Crotaphytidae|collared lizard}}.
* In the 2005 IDW continuity, Blot may or may not be alive following Arcee's attack. It all depends on how snarkily you wish to interpret [[John Barber]]'s tweets. However, seeing as he never makes another appearance, things aren't looking too good for ol' Blot.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I think Blip would be really ticked off if I killed his brother.|link=https://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/282262789031075840|name=John Barber|site=Twitter|year=2012|month=12|day=21}}</ref>
* By the early 2010s, Hasbro lost the trademark "Blot", resulting in Blot's ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' namesake having to be called "[[Blight (Prime)|Blight]]". Later in the decade, Hasbro got the trademark back, but now as "Terrorcon Blot" for stronger protection.
* Due to being (probably) dead, Blot never appeared in IDW's [[The Transformers: Windblade|''Windblade'' vol. 1]] [[A Long Way Down|#2]], wherein several of his teammates appeared redesigned according to their contemporary ''Transformers: Prime'' toy namesakes. In [[2013]], "Blight" (toy trademark issues) did get to appear as such in the ''Transformers Legends'' mobile game. In [[2024]], "Blot" (trademark back, baby!) also received a pay-to-unlock aesthetic skin (at right) based on ''Prime'' Blight in the ''Transformers: Earth Wars'' mobile game.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Butto''' (ブット),<ref>While usually written "Butt", Blot's Japanese name is in fact rather difficult to transliterate into English, being essentially "foot" with a "b" sound instead of an "f". In katakana, "butt" is usually rendered バット ''batto'', while "boot" is ブート ''būto''. It is likely that "butto" is a misspelling, intentional or otherwise, of "Blot" (ブロット ''Burotto'').</ref> '''Blot''' (ブロット ''Burotto'')
*''French:'' '''Extermino''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Paca'''
*''Italian:'' '''Spectrobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Wūdiǎn''' (China, 污点, "Stain"), '''Xuèwū Xióng''' (China, 血污熊, "Bloodstained Bear")
*''Russian:'' '''Blot''' (Блот)

==Gallery==
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Money-is-everything-terrorcons-robotmode.jpg|Don't kick [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] in the head
EW skin-Blight.jpg|''Earth Wars'' "Prime Blight" skin
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:''Breakdown is a [[Decepticon]] [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:MTMTEBreakdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ever since the invention of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], Breakdown has been convinced his pistol is out to kill him... (It really is!)]]
'''Breakdown''' has an acute case of paranoia. (What was that!?) He genuinely believes that things, both living and inanimate, are ''watching'' him. (They're all over me!) Breakdown doesn't like to stand out in a crowd. (Did you hear ''that''!?) He dreads being different and garnering attention. (Stop staring at me!) At times, he almost wishes he was a [[human]] so he could just disappear and no one would notice. (Get them off meeeee!) Needless to say, he and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (He's one of THEM!!) would be energon drinking buddies if each wasn't likely to be convinced the other was trying to poison him.

In vehicle mode, Breakdown's engine has got the shakes so hard that it can actually cause mechanical failures in other vehicles. (They're faking!) He can also rely (Ha! As if!) on his [[concussion weapon|concussion rifle]] if he gets cornered in an alley. As you'd expect, his paranoia is his worst weakness. It's such a problem that the stress can trigger mechanical problems, and it does, constantly. (Oh, yeah, I bet you'd ''love'' to claim this was "self-inflicted"!)

Breakdown can also combine (They'll never take me alive!!) with his fellow [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. As if the combiner wasn't unstable enough (It's not paranoia if they're really out to get you!!!), he's forced into working together with [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (Oh god, I have to run together with HIM?) when they form Menasor's legs.

{{bigquote|My body is just vibrating, I'm not scared or anything...|Breakdown isn't fooling anyone|"[[Mystery of the Speedia 500]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jack Angel]] (English, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1"), [[Alan Oppenheimer]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1"), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Cosmic Rust", "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1")|[[Reinhard Brock]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2"), [[Ulrich Bernsdorff]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3"), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1"), [[François Leccia]] (European French, "Masquerade"), Unknown actors (European French, "Cosmic Rust" & "Five Faces of Darkness" episodes), [[Júlio César]] (Portuguese), [[Carlos Marques]] (Portuguese, "Cosmic Rust"), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Portuguese, "Masquerade"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3")}}

[[File:Ktvs1 megs builds breakdown.jpg|left|thumb|These Snap-Tite kits are awesome!]]
After a failed attempt to steal experimental rocket fuel from [[United States military]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] realized that while the Decepticons controlled the skies, the Autobots had supremacy on the ground, and so they needed new ground-based warriors who could out-drive and out-fight the Autobots on their terms. [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] was sent to steal various [[human]] vehicles that would be rebuilt to become the new Stunticons. Breakdown was given [[Spark|life]] by [[Vector Sigma]] along with the rest of the Stunticons. He agreed to obey Megatron, but there was a certain reluctance in his voice. He probably thought Megatron was out to get him, or something. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}}

[[File:Breakdown.jpg|thumb|I'm Breakdown and... what the $*#@! are you looking at?!]]

Whilst the Autobots were trapped on Cybertron, the Decepticons returned to [[Earth]] with the newly awakened Stunticons who began wreaking havoc and damaging the Autobots' good name by attacking the US military base containing the experimental rocket fuel. Eventually, the Autobots returned with the newly built [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] whose combined form Superion defeated the Stunticon combiner Menasor. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Despite this defeat, the Stunticons were the key component in Megatron's elaborate scheme to hold a [[Europa 2000|fake charity race]] from Paris to Istanbul so he could steal US driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]]'s car which would be melted down to house the powerful [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. One by one, the Stunticons disabled the Autobot participants assigned to protect Cahnay. Afterwards, the Stunticons were defeated when Cahnay rammed his car into Menasor's face. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

When Megatron was infected with [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] after a trip to the lost Autobot colony of [[Antilla]], the Stunticons were assigned to capture the Autobot scientist [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], who had developed the powerful anti-corrosion [[Corrostop]]. Arriving incognito on a ferry, Breakdown transformed and nervously informed the human passengers that this was a mutiny...no, no a hijack! Anyway, they were taking over the boat! Breakdown forced the humans into the captain's cabin, though he actually locked them in the garage. After Megatron cured himself and infected the Autobots with the Cosmic Rust, Menasor attacked the Statue of Liberty in [[New York City]] with the ancient [[Lightning Bug]] heat ray, intent on stopping the Autobots from [[Matter duplicator|matter-duplicating]] more Corrostop from the layer they sprayed on the statue. Superion defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:Cosmicrust taking over this boat.jpg|left|thumb|Oh, God, People!, get away from me!]]

After [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] was banished for yet another failed coup, he returned with a powerful new Decepticon team called the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], who were able to outfight Autobot and Decepticon alike. With Megatron needing a trump card, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] attempted to call on the Stunticons to help, but they refused as they were having a demolition derby with various human-owned cars. However, the Stunticons belatedly arrived after the Combaticons' combined form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] defeated [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and forced Megatron to acknowledge Starscream as the new Decepticon leader. Realizing that Starscream would not stop at Megatron, the Stunticons merged into Menasor and disabled Bruticus in one mighty punch. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:Masquerade as i preducted.jpg|thumb|Shouldn't the [[Red Alert (G1)|insanely paranoid]] Lambo Autobot have taken his place?]]

While assembling a new weapon capable of destroying any target by creating a chain reaction in its molecules, Megatron found himself short a few key components to finish the device. He sent the Stunticons out to retrieve those components by any means necessary. Breakdown and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] assaulted a local optics laboratory to gather new focusing lenses for the cannon's beam. On their way to the weapon's construction site, they were intercepted by a troop of Autobots. It was [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] who brought down Breakdown, setting him on fire with his arc-welder rifle by using a trail of fuel as a fuse. The Stunticons were dragged back to Autobot Headquarters for imprisonment, an experience that Breakdown considered thoroughly "mortifrying". Once brought in, the Stunticons' radios were disabled and they were trapped in vehicle mode behind energized bars. The Autobots then used camouflage paint to alter their appearances and mimic the Stunticons, hoping to get close enough to Megatron to catch him unawares. Autobot warrior [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] assumed Breakdown's appearance for the mission. After they left, however, Breakdown tried using his unique vibratory pulses to disrupt his bars and break free, and just as he "preducted", it worked! He caught his Autobot captors by surprise and blasted several of them before they could react, giving him enough time to free his fellow Stunticons and form Menasor. After a brief but memorable conflict, Menasor escaped the Ark and returned to Megatron. The cannon was rendered unusable by the Autobots' intervention, though, and Megatron's plan failed. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

[[File:Ffod3 squalor on chaar.jpg|left|thumb|Breakdown never did like sitting around the campfire with the other Decepticons.]]

In the wake of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s attack on Cybertron in the year [[2005]] and the subsequent Decepticon exile to [[Chaar]] in 2006, the Stunticons were reduced to being scavengers, fighting like [[slaarg]]s with their fellow Decepticons over the few scraps of energon they had. Motormaster determined that the Decepticons needed strong leadership to survive, and hope came when [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] brought news of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s survival and asked for the Decepticons to donate their remaining energon to revive their leader. While Dead End was pessimistic about their survival, Breakdown said they were doomed anyway without a leader and focus. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Breakdown joined in on the attack when the Decepticons noticed [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] spying on them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} While Cyclonus and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s were recovering Galvatron, the [[Quintesson]]s arrived on Chaar with an offer of energon in exchange for attacking the Autobots. The Stunticons were instrumental in convincing the other Decepticons to ally themselves with the Quintessons. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} After Galvatron returned to seize control of the Decepticons, the Stunticons were part of the Decepticon team attacking the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Breakdown merged with his fellow Stunticons into Menasor to take on [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] during a battle in the [[Netherlands]]. They later got their butts kicked by Rodimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] when the two helped steal [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]]. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}} Breakdown watched as a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-possessed [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] seized command from Galvatron and joined his attack on [[Japan]]. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

After hearing Optimus Prime's body was being stored in [[Mark Morgan|Dr. Morgan]]'s lab, Breakdown followed Galvatron in an attack on the facility, but wound up being infected by the [[Hate Plague]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
{{charstubfiction}}

=====Scramble City=====
[[File:Scramblecity breakdown forms an arm.jpg|thumb|Arm? Leg? He's the guy with the gun!]]
Breakdown and the Stunticons were summoned by Megatron to put an end to the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project, and succeeded where [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] had failed. Their first strike was impressive, holding back [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and a cadre of Autobots and shooting the Aerialbots out of the skies. When the Aerialbots formed Superion, Breakdown and his teammates followed suit and merged into Menasor. During the battle, the Stunticons tried mixing it up by swapping around their usual configuration, and Breakdown became Menasor's left arm. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:Hmep3 breakdown and dragstrip.jpg|thumb|left]]
Breakdown and the Stunticons participated in Galvatron's siege on Cybertron. They managed to gain the high ground against the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Throttlebot]]s, and rained laser fire down on their opponents. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Breakdown and his team formed Menasor to fight their Autobot counterparts, but were steamrolled by the might and firepower of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. Transporting back to Earth, they attempted to interfere with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]'s quest for the Matrix. Breakdown and the Stunticons were confronted by the Aerialbots in the desert, but the battle of their combiner forms eventually led them to the Arctic. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

When [[Vector Sigma]] began perfecting the new super-metal [[Cybertonuron]] on Cybertron, Galvatron ordered another all-out attack on the planet to seize the metal for the Decepticons before the Autobots could make use of it. Breakdown and the Stunticons journeyed to Cybertron with the strike force, and confronted their old enemies, the Aerialbots. The Aerialbots got the drop on Breakdown's group by forming Superion and lashing out before the Stunticons could form Menasor as well. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Breakdown and the Stunticons were still in a firefight sometime later, as [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] passed by looking for [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] and the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} In [[San Francisco]], Breakdown and the Stunticons assisted Bruticus in using [[buridanka|a carnivorous plant]] to distract the Autobots from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s plans on [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]]. They fought against the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

Sometime later, Breakdown and the Stunticons gathered in the desert as their Ninja Commander [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] began issuing orders. They assembled as Menasor, and took part in the escalating Decepticon war effort as five separate Autobot outposts were attacked simultaneously at Sixshot's command. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} The Stunticons remained on Earth while Scorponok took the bulk of the Decepticon forces to planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], hiding from the Autobots in the sunken continent of [[Lemuria (myth)|Lemuria]] where they mined [[crysmagnetal]]. When Scorponok returned, the Stunticons, combined as Menasor, joined in the final battle between the Autobot and Decepticons at the North Pole. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Zone''=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Breakdown was among those summoned, but only as a part of Menasor. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====e-HOBBY comics=====
[[Grand Scourge]] dropped in through a tear in space-time during a fight between the Autobots and Decepticons, and used his [[Matrix Breaker]] sword to disassemble Menasor with a single blow. After grappling Dead End, the dimensional intruder realized he could forcefully combine with the Stunticons. Though Breakdown attempted to flee, Grand Scourge managed to have him form the left leg of his gestalt mode. {{storylink|Decepticon Dark Commander Grand Scourge}}

=====''Unite Warriors''=====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Today Is Us Stunticons' Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}}}}

=====''End of G1 Universe''=====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Age of Primes (End of G1 Universe)|Age of Primes}} {{storylink|Mystery of the Speedia 500}}}}

=====''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''=====
Breakdown was a spectator for the second week of the [[Speedia 500]] on [[Velocitron]]. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:Srlf manga breakdown.jpg|thumb|It's nice to see him happy once in a while!]]
Breakdown listened to Megatron boast about how [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] would trounce [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] once its construction was complete. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

Breakdown and the Stunticons decided to have a little fun and tear up a baseball stadium in Japan. Luckily, the Autobots' plucky young ally [[Kenji]] was present to radio for assistance. All the combiner teams assembled, and it was Menasor and Bruticus against Superion and Defensor! Defensor was forced to break apart by the combined Decepticon attack, but Superion and Kenji got the idea to shoot out the Decepticons' leg components. [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] took advantage of the empty combiner ports and took over as Menasor's legs while [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] took over as Bruticus' lower limbs. All four Protectobots immediately launched Menasor and Bruticus into the ocean. Breakdown was last seen chasing his "possessed" teammates into the distance. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

While posing as Autobots, Breakdown, [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and the Stunticons rampaged through the city streets, smearing the good name of their adversaries. Later, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] posed as humans to rally people against the Autobots, and Motormaster's brigade staged an attack on the rally to drive the point home. The Autobot fire engines [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] arrived, however, and used their water hoses to wash off the Decepticons' fake insignia. Enraged, Motormaster planned to combine into Menasor...only to see Breakdown and the others were already retreating into the distance. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}

Breakdown was one of the Decepticons that oversaw the conversion of a [[Battle Dog|dog]] into a Decepticon weapon. The awesome energy within the animal allowed it to escape, and Megatron was forced to send out the Combaticons in order to retrieve it. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
In the year [[2010]], Breakdown participated in a Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia. He and his team merged into Menasor in order to battle alongside Bruticus and Devastator against their Autobot counterparts Superion, Defensor and Omega Supreme. The fight was fairly evenly matched until Galvatron called up his ace-in-the-hole, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], whose power was unmatched by any of the Autobots... except for the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]], who essentially tied Predaking's shoelaces together until he fell over, straight into Menasor and his chums, sending them all toppling to the ground and knocking them to bits. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}
{{note|Breakdown only appears as a component of Menasor}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
Galvatron kidnapped Doctor [[Dalton]] of [[Eran]] to upgrade the might of his combiner warriors. When the Autobot combiners arrived to save Dalton, Breakdown and his teammates were deployed at high speeds from Motormaster's launcher mode. They met Superion in mid-air, and the force of their deployment enabled the combiner teams to tear him apart. The Stunticons then merged into Menasor to move in for the kill. They were ultimately outwitted by the Autobots, however, who rescued Dalton and safely returned to Metroplex. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

=====''Zone'' comic=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violengiguar]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Breakdown was among those summoned, but only as a part of Menasor. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
The Decepticons constructed a new weapon to pursue their energy-plundering campaign on Earth, the [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. With the device at the ready, the Stunticons headed out to retrieve some energy from a power plant. They were met with the Aerialbots, and both teams combined into the gestalt forms. As they battled, Menasor made great use of his modular nature, having his Stunticon components swap between being arms and legs. Atop of this, Superion was crippled by the Omega Wave Cannon, giving the Decepticons the advantage. But the Autobots turned the tide of the battle by sending out massive amounts of reinforcements into the field, and the Decepticons were sent packing. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:G2Redux-Breakdownlongwayforrevenge.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75]]
Some time after the return of Cybertron's Golden Age, Breakdown was the only remaining [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]. The others were all placed in stasis after a brutal fight with [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Breakdown left [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s army. His self-esteem had decreased considerably without [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] to prove his value, and he feared it was only a matter of time before the volatile Decepticon leader simply did away with him. Breakdown traveled back to Earth in hopes of tracking down the last [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]] [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] for revenge, and eventually joined [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]’s Decepticon Syndicate.

In 2010, Breakdown helped Clench take control of the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland, where the Decepticons and the [[Quintesson]] agent [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] hoped to harness the potential of the chemical [[forestonite]]. Breakdown expressed his distrust of Sky-Byte, but his views were ignored by Clench who nominated both soldiers as test subjects for the refined forestonite. Luckily for them, the new fuel worked as intended. Breakdown's vibration ability was enhanced considerably, allowing him to fire sonic booms at his enemies.

He got to try out his new powers and try for vengeance when Streetwise and his fellow Generation 2 Autobots broke in, attempting to stop Clench's plan. After throttling Streetwise for a while, Breakdown had his enemy in his grip, but when he saw the Autobot commander [[Pyro (G1)|Spark]] making a grab for the forestonite, he blasted the supply, hoping to blow it and Spark up.

Instead, the shattered canisters released forestonite gas, and exposed the Autobots to the same mutations as the Decepticons. Now granted the capability to phase through objects, Streetwise vanished from sight, psyching out the increasingly paranoid Breakdown. Eventually, he was able to sneak right up on the Decepticon. Breakdown would’ve been taken prisoner, but an explosion from outside startled Streetwise just long enough for Breakdown to transform and speed off in escape. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
Many years ago on Cybertron, Breakdown existed before he was born and had joined [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in shooting at [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

[[File:Stunticonsmarvelg1.jpg|left|thumb|Breakdown is the blue guy in the background.]]
''Though [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] had given the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] back to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], its influence was still present in his mind. He and Prime had their minds connected to a machine, where they shared a vision of a "Second Generation" of Transformers. Breakdown was the member of the Stunticons, one of four [[Special Teams]]. In this vision, Breakdown and his fellow Stunticons combined into Menasor and fought the Autobots Superion and Defensor. But [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] were listening in on this vision, and both sides planned to make it reality.'' {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:Breakdown raat compression cannon heavy traffic.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
Upon learning that the [[cerebro-shell]] implanted in Optimus Prime had also granted them access to the powers of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], Megatron and Soundwave immediately built a team of Decepticons. The new Stunticons, which included Breakdown, were sent to find the Autobot [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], who had earned new trust from the Autobots by publicly saving a [[human]]. After Breakdown and the others knocked over every car in their way to get to Skids, they turned to "protect" him from the new [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], hoping to confuse the public and discredit the Autobots. Breakdown combined with his fellow Stunticons to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], and they fought the Aerialbots' [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}

''The other Stunticons watched as Megatron raged at the accidentally insolent Motormaster. Breakdown looked especially concerned as Megatron seemed to have crushed Motormaster under a boulder, but Megatron had purposefully missed to teach him a lesson.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

Breakdown had traveled early with some other Decepticons to their [[Club Con|new island headquarters]], where he helped construct an energy transfer pipeline that led from the island through the [[space bridge]] to Cybertron. Megatron, meanwhile, had been attacked by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] under secret orders from [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. When Predaking was defeated, (possibly) Breakdown found a "[[laser disk]]" inside Predaking that proved Shockwave's treachery. And then Megatron went nuts and apparently blew up himself and the Space Bridge before their eyes. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}}

[[File:Clubconresort.jpg|thumb|left|Breakdown is responsible for the mints on pillows.]]
Breakdown was seen among the Decepticons on board Shockwave's island base. When it was attacked by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], Breakdown and the others traveled with the space-faring island headquarters into Earth's orbit, though Shockwave was seemingly killed in the process. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}} [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], who had assumed command, organized Breakdown and the other Decepticons in a battle against the Autobots on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] defended himself by throwing a moon rock at his head. But when their island ship was damaged, Ratbat called for a retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

Ratbat moved their space-traveling island base back to Earth's seas, where it became a human travel resort to smokescreen the Decepticons' efforts to locate a key to finding the powerful [[Underbase]]. Breakdown was advertised on television as part of the island's smiling welcoming party. {{storylink|Club Con!}} Shortly thereafter, Ratbat's Decepticons met with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s Decepticons, and tempers and suspicions came to a head between the two groups as Breakdown was helping move fuel to the island base's fission tubes. {{storylink|Cold War!}}

=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Jazz end of the road.jpg|thumb]]
Breakdown was briefly seen at the [[Enclave]], rubbing shoulders with the various troops from Megatron and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s factions. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Later, after the factions merged, he drove into battle alongside the Stunticons and [[Battlecharger]]s when [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] led an attack on Autobot [[Earthbase]]. Although the Autobot defense systems were down at the time, Breakdown and his comrades were still ultimately driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}} On another occasion, Starscream and Soundwave learned the Autobots had a [[Irwin Spoon|human reporter]] writing a positive story about them. Fearing that good publicity among the humans would give Earthforce an edge, they sent the Stunticons to kidnap the human. {{storylink|Front Line! (issue)|Front Line!}} As Motormaster made off with the reporter, Breakdown and the Stunticons ran interference against the Autobot cars following him. After [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] transformed and got off a quick shot at their leader, Breakdown rear-ended him in the legs. The Autobot was knocked out of the fight, but so was Breakdown as he had caved in his own hood in the effort. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)|End of the Road!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Ravage stunticons ark duty.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8|Lucky Draw Orange Stunticons]]
Breakdown and the Stunticons attacked [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] on the road in [[2003]], making an attempt to steal the plans for the upcoming [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. They were successful, but the plans were a set of fakes, so they ultimately didn't gain anything. {{storylink|Ark Duty}}

In [[2008]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], and [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] were compelled by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] to make an assassination attempt on the Decepticon leader, Shockwave. They sealed the door to the audience chamber during the attack, and so Soundwave summoned the Stunticons as Menasor to break through the door. They eventually did so, and Breakdown and Dead End were about to execute the Decepticon traitors when Death's Head returned with news of Shockwave's demise. Using a series of explosives built into his hover platform as an incentive, the bounty hunter forced Soundwave and the other Decepticons to submit to their leadership. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Breakdown and the Stunticons battled the Autobots over possession of an oil refinery and its resources. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|He Who Laughs Last...}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:NewDawn-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|100px|Sneering because they forgot about his snazzy new colors.]]
Breakdown was among the Decepticons rallied for war against the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]] after [[Skullgrin]]'s death. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

===The Special Teams===
Breakdown and the rest of the Stunticons were being kept a secret from the Autobots until Megatron was ready to dispatch them on a raid on the [[Pullen Power Plant]]. Once in position, the Stunticons raced forward, ready to take whatever Autobots might be guarding the location by surprise. Breakdown drove ahead of the rest of the group, scouting for an open road to their destination. Encountering the Protectobots en route, Motormaster ordered Breakdown and the other Stunticons to combine into Menasor to do battle. Dead End and Breakdown received the most damage during the fight, prompting them to send signals to their gestalt form to flee the battle. The fight soon began to weigh in the Autobots’ favour, prompting Menasor to split up into individual robots once more, who dispersed away from the battlefield. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
The Stunticons were deemed psychotic and too dangerous to function in society, and as a result were placed into perpetual stasis lock inside of a [[Detention Banks|prison facility]]. Later, in an attempt to create a diversion while he set his final plans in motion, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arranged for the release of the Stunticons. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} They formed into Menasor and ran amok for a while, until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and began insulting them. Unable to reconcile with this, the five Stunticons began to bicker with each other over whose fault it was that they were failing, temporarily stopping Menasor and allowing Ultra Magnus to ram the combiner in the chest, forcing him to separate into his component parts and disabling the Stunticons. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:GIJoevsTFII 2 Breakdown.jpg|thumb|"I learned ''this'' from [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]!"]]
It must've been Breakdown's lucky day when [[Teletran 3]] went haywire and transported him and the Stunticons to 1930s [[Chicago]], as unlike his comrades, he stayed conscious the whole time instead of getting locked in a new vehicle mode. Breakdown decided to stay quiet, however, and let himself be used by a human criminal gang until he and the others were found by a group of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and [[Cobra]] members sent to bring the lost Cybertronians back to the future. After overhearing [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] explaining what would happen to Earth if the Stunticons weren't retrieved, Breakdown revealed himself and stole [[Beachhead]]'s [[disruption unit]]s, using them to awaken Dead End, Wildrider and Drag Strip. With Motormaster absent, Breakdown led the others in a car chase across Chicago, which ended when Prime and the humans found Motormaster and sent everyone back to present-day Cybertron. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

[[File:ArtofWar4 Breakdown shoots Nautilator.jpg|thumb|left|WESSIDE!]]
The Stunticons were later recruited into [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s army, and Breakdown both helped capture some Autobots and G.I. Joes and attack an Autobot peace ceremony in the form of Menasor. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} Following the battle, he and [[Nautilator]] were assigned to guard the imprisoned Joes, and Breakdown told his fellow Decepticon how freaky it was to be on Earth and have all those fleshlings stare at you. He then decided to check up on the [[Snake-Eyes|prisoner in black]], only to hypnotized by the human's [[Arashikage]] ninja techniques and forced to gun down Nautilator. After then freeing the humans, Breakdown was released from Snake-Eyes's control and fell unconscious. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} After coming to his senses, Breakdown joined his fellow Decepticons in repelling a joint Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. Despite being backed up by powerful 'bots such as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], the Decepticons were defeated and Cybertron remained in the Autobots' control. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===''The Beast Within''===
During a particularly violent battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, Breakdown joined with the other Stunticons to form Menasor and do battle with [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], the Dinobots’ combined form. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===''Mystery of Convoy'' strategy guide manga===
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The five Stunticons confronted Ultra Magnus as he reached the end of the [[Floating City]], combining into Menasor and opening fire on the Autobot. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Menasor's Weak Point is His Forehead!|Menasor's Weak Point is His Forehead!}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
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[[File:Broadcast-BreakdownWildrider.jpg|left|thumb]]
Early in the war, Breakdown and Wildrider tried to take out the anti-Decepticon pirate news broadcaster, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], after [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] had revealed his location. They attacked Blaster only to be taken out by the arriving [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Broadcast}}

After Megatron fell in battle and the powerful but unreliable Scorponok took over the cause, many Decepticons scattered rather than serve under him. Breakdown and the Stunticons became highwaymen on [[Magmara Nine]] until [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] arrived and told them Megatron was back in charge. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} Breakdown and the Stunticons participated in a massive strike on Autobot-controlled Cybertron under Megatron's command, launching the modern incarnation of the Autobot/Decepticon War. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

[[File:ForAllMankind-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|"I hated that show!"]]
Breakdown was among the Decepticons abandoned on Earth after the fall of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. Two years later, he was so desperate for energon that he attacked a human solar power planet, looking to somehow recharge. [[Skywatch]] was dispatched to the scene, and they overpowered the Stunticon using armored [[Crash suit]]s. By attaching a mode-lock device, the Skywatch agents forcibly reverted Breakdown to vehicle mode, leaving him trapped and unable to operate himself. [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Spike Witwicky]] took possession of Breakdown's car mode himself after the battle. {{storylink|...For All Mankind}}

Breakdown was then been relegated to Spike's pimpmobile, although the human did repair the battle damage first before taking the Decepticon out on the town. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} Witwicky drove Breakdown to Skywatches' headquarters to interrogate Optimus Prime, who had surrendered himself. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}}

After an enlightening conversation with Optimus, Spike left to drive Breakdown around to help clear his head. He asked Breakdown rhetorical questions about his feelings on the war, knowing that the [[Suppressor (device)|suppressor]] kept the captive Decepticon from being able to listen, but Spike's one-sided chat was suddenly interrupted. The other [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] had surrounded Breakdown on the road, hoping to rescue him. Reclaiming Breakdown wouldn't be easy, as Spike began unloading gunfire at them through his busted window. Despite these countermeasures, Spike was forced to abandon Breakdown by leaping out his window into a body of water when he saw the much bigger [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] heading towards him in a game of chicken.

Breakdown was returned to the construction site of a spaceship, built by an alliance between some Decepticons and a group of Autobots led by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]. [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] spent three hours doing mysterious repairs on Breakdown, cutting into time needed to build the spaceship, a decision that had begun to rub the Autobots the wrong way. But when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and a group of deputized Autobots under [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]'s command arrived to arrest everyone for their illegal actions, Swindle's gambit was revealed. Breakdown had been rebuilt, like the other Stunticons, to combine into the massive [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Surprise! {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|Enemies of the System}}

[[File:PoliceAction1-Breakdown.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Breakdown teaches Spike an important lesson in helmet safety.]]
Despite their new physical power, however, the Stunticons' combiner process was imperfect. The individual robots' personalities did not properly blend into one another to create the Menasor gestalt mind, leaving them mentally disorganized. Breakdown was heard complaining that he couldn't see anything from his position as one of the legs. The Autobots took advantage of this weakness, targeting the individual Stunticon components in sequence. Breakdown was seen surrendering to Skywatch in the aftermath. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

[[File:Stunticons The Question.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Months later, the Stunticons were freed from their captivity when Decepticons under Megatron's command returned to Earth and attacked the Skywatch facility where they were held. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 1: The Demolished Man|The Demolished Man}} Around six weeks later, Breakdown ran Spike off his motorbike and attempted to kill him. Unfortunately, [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] were observing Spike as part of the Autobots' investigation into him, and they gave Breakdown a bit of a beating. {{storylink|Police Action: Part 1|Police Action #1}} He returned to the other Decepticons, who were planning on joining Megatron on Cybertron via [[space bridge]], but ended up staying behind alongside the other Stunticons to destroy an intruding Bumblebee. However, Bumblebee was able to capture all five of them by sabotaging the bridge, causing a power surge that knocked them out. {{storylink|The Question}}

Losing to Bumblebee was a major blow to the Stunticons' egos and reputation. They mostly stayed off the radar when Cybertron was repopulated following the Chaos event, congregating in the Decepticon ghetto outside of New Iacon. When Swindle arrived with the [[Enigma of Combination]] to restore Menasor, however, Breakdown and the Stunticons jumped at the chance to reclaim their fame. Swindle and the Stunticons travelled through Metroplex's space bridge and stormed Caminus. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

Things quickly went downhill for the Stunticons and Menasor was summarily trounced by the similarly rebuilt Superion. The Stunticons were disassembled, sent back to Cybertron, and imprisoned. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} Swindle sprang the Stunticons as part of a diversion; they formed Menasor and incited a Decepticon riot at Metroplex's space bridge. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} The Stunticons fared poorly in their second fight against the Autobot combiners, and after Menasor fell the Stunticons were put away for good. {{storylink|All That Remains}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:InvasionEpilogue-cardtable.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Aw dang we hoped they'd bump into the teal and pink one!]]
A Breakdown (in a forestonite-enhanced body) was among the many Offworlders in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 4}}

Another Breakdown, hailing from a [[The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3|universe]] where an Autobot-Decepticon alliance was fighting a group of violent techno-organic aliens known as [[Destructon]]s, was tasked by Galvatron to find the Destuctons' ancient structure known as the [[Maelstrom Fracture Obelisk]]. Eventually finding it, Breakdown was about to report its location when the Destructon known as [[Psychokhan]] attacked, piercing him with a Psychospear. The spear's mental assault combined with the power of the obelisk's [[Disentanglement Field]] to send Breakdown flinging through the multiverse. Years later, the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s found his energy signature in [[unspace|transwarp]] and brought him into [[Axiom Nexus]]. The advanced Cybertronians quickly fitted him with an [[identification bolt]] and left him under constant surveillance. {{storylink|Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|TFSS Breakdown bio card}}

Breakdown was playing cards with a number of other bots in Axiom Nexus when [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Hero Prime|Hero Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)#Beast Prime|Beast Prime]] turned up looking for [[Depth Charge (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Depth Charge]]. {{storylink|Invasion: Epilogue}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
The [[Stunticon (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Stunticons]] were created by [[Megatron (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Megatron]] as an infiltration unit {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Decepticon Dragstrip's bio}} to challenge the Autobots' dominance of Earth's streets and highways, {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Dead End's bio}} with the Decepticon leader hand-picking their alternate modes. Despite the attention Breakdown got on Earth as a bright-white sportscar amplifying his paranoia, {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Breakdown's bio}} the team were largely so enamored with their Earth-based vehicle forms that they chose to retain them upon returning to Cybertron. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Decepticon Dragstrip's bio}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Breakdown was presumably present as part of Menasor during the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]] in [[Primax 096.0 Beta]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:BotCon2010Promo-Breakdown.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|For some reason he has a thing about [[BotCon]].]]
*Breakdown and the rest of the Stunticons drove over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Aerialbots. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] called Breakdown and [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] to him to help him brainstorm ideas for more ultimate weapons. Breakdown suggested they visit [[BotCon]] again, as it was the destination for everything Transformers-related. Also, there would be exclusive toys, special guests, and various functions and events! Little did Breakdown know that Counterpunch was a double agent, and that the Decepticons' designs for BotCon would soon be relayed to the Autobots. {{storylink|BotCon 2010 Promo}}
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==Games==
===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:BotShots Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Okay, Breakdown, just keep it together and smile...OH GOD SOMEONE'S BEEN PLAYING ME ALL ALONG!]]
Breakdown participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends-Breakdowncardart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|[[Signal Lancer (Cybertron)|Signal Lancer]] just can't catch a break.]]
Breakdown and the rest of the Stunticons were created in response to the failure of a Decepticon campaign to acquire Autobot superfuel. Realizing they needed a strong ground force, Breakdown and his kin were created by modifying Earth vehicles with Cybertronian technology, and then bringing them before Vector Sigma to be imbued with the spark of life. The Autobots brought the Aerialbots to life at the same time, and the Decepticons found themselves on the losing side until the Stunticons merged into Menasor. The Decepticons lost nonetheless, though they acquired the key to Vector Sigma as a consolation prize. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 (Legends)|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Later, Breakdown participated in a fight on Earth as the Decepticons attempted to use the power of the key to transform Earth into a new Cybertron. Even though he and his fellow Stunticons merged into Menasor, the battle was still lost to the Autobots, and the Decepticons fled. {{storylink|Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Even [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had trouble controlling the Stunticons. The team went on a crime spree in the back alleys of human cities until they were tracked down and stopped by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and his team. {{storylink|The Thin Blue Line}}

Breakdown was among [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s Decepticon troops who attacked a small group of Autobots, forcing them into hiding in the [[Autobot Mausoleum]]. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (Legends)|Dark Awakening}}

Wildrider and Breakdown were sent to stop a convoy of Autobots from delivering a vital component to a power station to prevent it exploding. Possibly because they were the only ones crazy enough not to realize they'd be in danger if they were near the station when it exploded. They failed anyway. {{storylink|Rushdown Road}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
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Breakdown appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Chef Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsBreakdown.jpg|thumb|400px|Oh no...everyone is out to get me! I WAS RIGHT ALL ALONG! I gotta get out. I GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS GAME!!]]
Breakdown participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character who could be recruited by collecting 45 units of Cybermetal, and 20 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
As [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] was about to repair the ''[[Proudstar]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s damaged [[Plasma Core]], Breakdown and the other Stunticons arrived and formed Menasor in an attempt to stop the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:breakdownEarthwars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75| OH GOD!!! I WAS RIGHT!!!! MY CONSPIRACY WAS RIGHT!!!! [[Motormaster (G1)|HE'S]] COMING!!!!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVEEEEES!!!!!!]]
Breakdown is a paranoid wreck, being especially self-conscious in alt-mode, believing everyone is staring at him, to the point that he literally breaks down from worry, his engine stalling. This issue was worsened by his arrival on Earth, as he stands out even more than he did on Cybertron.{{storylink|source:Transformers:_Earth_Wars/2016#Breakdown|Breakdown bio}}

Breakdown showed up through the Space Bridge sometime during the battle for the Fractal Map, but was too afraid to take part.

He had a nice "talk" with [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] when Octopunch was sulking about his loss on Aquatron. Breakdown avoided having a conversation by saying he had more important things to do, like getting his servos realigned.
{{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars|Octopunch Research}}

Breakdown wasn't too pleased when the bragging Dragstrip arrived on Earth, but Bludgeon welcomed him, and then told Breakdown to show his "friend" where the Autobots are on the race track. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events| Race Day Mayhem}}
*'''Added''': [[April 16]], 2016
*'''Autobot Counterpart''': [[Mirage (G1) #Transformers: Earth Wars|Mirage]]
*'''Class:''' Gunner
*'''Star Ratings:''' 2 - 4 stars
*'''Weapons''': Breakdown uses a standard issue [[grenade launcher]] from long range.
*'''Ability: '''EMP Rocket Barrage - Breakdown fires off 6 EMP rockets that disable several enemy buildings for a few seconds.
*'''Cost:''' 4 ability points (was 5) +1 (was 2) for reuses.
*'''Level 11 Bonus''': Explosions created by rockets have twice as large a radius.
*'''Compatible C.O.M.B.A.T.s:'''
**Companion
**Ranged
*'''Collection Group''': Stunticons
*'''Combiner''': Menasor

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:breakdown Breakdown at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
Breakdown was among the Decepticons defending their multiple bases against Autobot invasors. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Breakdown was a member of the Stunticons {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}} and a natural-born follower: he gladly followed ‘bots like [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] into battle, and had a close relationship with his partner [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]]. However, he also developed a fierce rivalry with the Autobot [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]]. He is fluent in his native Cybertronian, as well as English, German, and Junkion. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Breakdown toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wahoo reaction, now a gucci cola sale]]
*'''Breakdown''' (Stunticon, [[1986]]/[[1987]])
**''Team ID number'': '''S2'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-51'''
**''Accessories'': [[Concussion weapon|concussion rifle]], [[plasma-energy blaster]], connector
{{toydesigner|[[Kaoru Matsumoto]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://patents.google.com/patent/USD297039 Menasor's patent] at Google Patents.</ref>|[[Mark Watts]] (packaging artist)}}

:The original Breakdown toy transforms into an off white [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Countach|Lamborghini Countach]]. He comes with a blue double-barreled plasma-energy blaster that attaches to the back of his vehicle mode. In robot mode, he is armed with a small blue laser pistol. As he was designed with the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]-style of combination, he can form the arm or leg to any similarly-constructed super robot. Although the 1986 Stunticon gift set shows Breakdown as the left arm of Menasor, Breakdown's nominal placement is as Menasor's right leg.

:In early preproduction samples of the toy, Breakdown's Decepticon [[sticker]] was placed on his vehicle-mode door—but at some point, it was replaced with a [[rubsign]], which then in turn was moved to a sculpted indent on the toy's roof for the final release (the instructions ended up suggesting that the Decepticon sticker be placed on his crotch). With the rubsign taking up space on the roof, the original Countach-accurate trapezoid sculpted indent was shortened, and another red sticker was dropped from the sticker sheet—but the printed red section remains, allowing you to cut it out and apply it yourself if you wish. Breakdown's arm stickers are mirrored, leaving it up to preference which sides they should go on; sources agree that the red dots should be at the top. Finally, the small square stickers—which the instructions suggest slapping onto the front of his shins—appear to be sized for the square regions next to his knee hinges, a fact supported by early test shots of the figure; on those test shots, the red dots run down the middle, while the boxart instead suggests they should be at the top.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://tfsquareone.blogspot.com/2020/05/hasbro-g1-breakdown-hidden-sticker.html|name=Maz|site=Transformers Square One|title=Hasbro G1 Breakdown - More Hidden Stickers|year=2020|month=05|day=29}}</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Breakdown/breakdown.htm More information on Breakdown at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1986/instr_breakdown.jpg Instructions for Breakdown at Botchthecrab.com]''

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*'''Menasor''' (Giftset, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-55'''
**''Accessories'': concussion rifle, plasma-energy blaster, connector
:Breakdown was also available as part of the Menasor giftset in numerous markets, along with his teammates [[Motormaster (G1)#G1Menasor|Motormaster]], [[Dead End (G1)#G1Menasor|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#G1Menasor|Drag Strip]], and [[Wildrider (G1)#G1Menasor|Wildrider]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Menasor/menasor.htm More information on Menasor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Breakdown''' ([[1990]])
**''Accessories'': concussion rifle, plasma-energy blaster, connector
:Breakdown was rereleased without changes in 1990 as part of the [[Europe]]an/[[Australia]]n ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' reissue line.

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy Breakdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean you aren't teal.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Breakdown''' (Stunticon, [[1994]])}}</ul>
:*''Team ID number:'' '''S3'''
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, twin-barreled cannon, connector

: ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Breakdown was released as an [[exclusive]] at [[BotCon 1994]]. Its confirmed production run numbers a mere 300 specimens: 204 were available at BotCon '94, an additional 48 were given official release the following January at the 1995 Florida Extravaganza Collectibles Show, and the rest initially remained in Hasbro's possession and over the years have probably made their way into private collections. Originally, Hasbro had planned to mass-release a complete set of ''Generation 2'' Stunticons, but ultimately only Breakdown saw official release in any form. The "collect them all!" [[cross-sell]] on the back of the packaging featuring the other Stunticons was covered by a BotCon 1994 sticker.

: The toy is, of course, a [[redeco]] of the original Breakdown toy, and has the distinction of being the first [[BotCon]] toy ever.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Breakdown/breakdown.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Breakdown at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BreakdownBotcon.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Cue the Miami Vice [[theme song|theme]].]]
*'''Generation 2: Redux''' (BotCon 2010 box set)
**''Accessories'': pistol, engine block
:A [[redeco]] and new-head [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sideswipe]]/[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sunstreaker]] mold, Breakdown transforms into a heavily-modified-for-legal-purposes {{w|Lamborghini Gallardo}} in his ''Generation 2'' color scheme. He uses the "Sideswipe" robot mode with the hood-chest. His pistol can be mounted in either of the holes on his shoulders, as well as combined with the removable engine assembly to form a beefier-looking weapon. The engine can also be mounted on his back as his [[jet pack]]. His [[license plate]] reads "BCFW94", as in "BotCon Fort Wayne '94", the [[BotCon 1994|very first BotCon ever]]. The toy is pinker and golder than the original BotCon toy, probably due to [[circular reporting|oversaturated TFWiki photos]]. The same issue carried through to the Kreon listed below.

:Breakdown features the hole where the light bar would screw in on ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Red Alert on the top of his car mode roof. In order to match the original release, his headlights are painted over rather than being transparent pieces like in previous uses of this mold.

:He is part of a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-themed five-figure box set available [[exclusive]]ly at [[BotCon 2010]], alongside [[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]], [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]], [[Streetwise (G1)#Timelines|Streetwise]], and [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]''/''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Red Alert]] and the [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Club]]-exclusive [[Punch (G1)#Timelines|Punch/Counterpunch]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BCBreakdown/breakdown.htm More information on ''Timelines'' G2 Breakdown at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TFSS Preview Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm [[Retool|not even my own mold]]? THEY'RE ERASING MY IDENTITY!!!]]
*'''Breakdown''' (Deluxe, [[2013]])
**''TFSS1 number'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': concussion cannon, vibro-projection engine
:By popular demand, a [[redeco]] of BotCon 2010 Breakdown in his pre-[[Forestonite]] Generation 1 colors. He was the fourth figure sent out as part of the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]] 1.0 in 2013.

:This version of the figure seems to suffer from mold degradation; the "dramatic head reveal" function doesn't stay in place, the gun and supercharger can't stay clipped together, it's difficult for the gun to peg into the holes near Breakdown's shoulders, and his balljoints are rather loose. Just like the previous figure, his headlights are painted over.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/TFSSBreakdown/breakdown.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Subscription Service Breakdown at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BSToy-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I can't even combine anymore!!! WHO AM I?!?]]
*'''Stunticons''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Number'': '''T010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''685'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''570'''
***''Sword strength'': '''355'''
:A redeco of the [[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Bot Shots|Roadbuster]] Bot Shot in white and blue, Breakdown automatically transforms between car and robot mode, when a sharp impact is applied to his front end. He was sold in a five-pack with [[Motormaster (G1)#Bot Shots|Motorbreath]], [[Dead End (G1)#Bot Shots|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Dragstrip]], and [[Wildrider (G1)#Bot Shots|Brake-Neck]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSBreakdown/breakdown.htm More information on Breakdown at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Wait, I can get eaten?! AHHHHHHHH!!!!]]
*'''Menasor''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7308'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''
**''Accessories'': pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:"Decepticon Breakdown" is a [[Kreon]] included with the [[Menasor (G1)#Kre-O|Menasor]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from robot to either sports car or Menasor's right leg. His deco is based on the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 Breakdown toy]], and he wears a blue [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OBreakdown/breakdown.htm More information on Breakdown at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kreon Breakdown.JPG|thumb|250px| AND NOW I LOOK LIKE CANDY!!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!]]
*'''Kreon Breakdown''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2014)
**''Accessories'': small pistol, double-barreled pistol
:"Kreon Breakdown" uses the same body tampograph pattern and [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] build as the retail version, but his colors and [[insignia|faction symbol]] are from the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[#Generation 2|version of Breakdown]], plus he has a different face with a Constructicon helmet. His vehicle mode build also uses tampographs for extra detailing as opposed to the decals of the retail version.

:He was only available as part of a [[BotCon 2014]] ''Kre-O'' six-pack, including [[Fractyl#Kre-O|Fractyl]], [[Overlord (G1)#Kre-O|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (G1)#Kre-O|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Rattrap]], and [[Rodimus (SG)#Kre-O|Shattered Glass Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/BCKre-OBreakdown/breakdown.htm More information on BotCon Breakdown at TFU.info]''

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*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''
:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners, Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor, were reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Breakdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Back to my old self! (But what's in it for [[Hasbro|THEM?!?]])]]
*'''Breakdown''' (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])
**'''4 of 5: [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]'''
**''Accessories:'' sword/gun, gun/fist/foot
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Breakdown transforms from a supercar resembling a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo|Lamborghini Diablo]] crossed with a Kode 0 to robot and back. As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe, he is able to form a limb for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager figure but is, of course, intended to be combined with [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#Combiner Wars|Drag Strip]], [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Offroad]], and [[Blackjack (G1)#Combiner Wars|Blackjack]] to create [[Menasor (G1)#Generations|Menasor]]. He is also officially associated with [[Galvatronus (CW)#Toys|Galvatronus]].

:The limb piece can connect on the vehicle mode's top in two different ways: either by using the 5 mm peghole arrangement most of the other Stunticons use, or through a system of tabs which incorporate the weapon closer to the vehicle, evoking the custom engines [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] had [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|''for some reason'']]. The limb piece can also be stored on the robot's back, a feature also shown in the figure's [[package art]], also evoking the custom engines Sunstreaker had [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|''for some reason'']] (this can either be achieved by using the 5 mm peg, or by folding back the limb piece's palm and thumb, and using the guide-rails located on the sides of the limb piece). Breakdown's sword/gun can tab into either of the slots on the car mode's sides.

:Strangely, unlike the other Stunticons, Breakdown's limb piece is not molded in purple plastic, but instead molded in black and painted a more blue-ish shade of purple, causing it to stand out among the other Stunticon hands and feet.

:Breakdown comes with a copy of ''Combiner Wars'' #5 (actually [[The Verge|''Robots in Disguise'' #13]]). In non-U.S. releases, he comes with a collector card featuring art from the episode "[[The Thin Blue Line]]" of ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]''.

:As a part of the first and second wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Breakdown was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-free-g1-sticker-sheet-with-tru-singapore/32469/ Aerialbot and Stunticon sticker promotion on Seibertron.com]</ref>

:This mold was differently [[retool]]ed each time to make [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Sunstreaker]], [[Jumpstream#Toys|Jumpstream]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Wheeljack]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]], and [[Punch (G1)#Generations|Wrecker Counterpunch]]. It also served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Spatiotemporal Challengers]]'' incarnation of [[Turbo (GoBots)#Timelines|Turbo]], and was ''[[Inferno Combiner#Of Masters and Mayhem|strongly implied]]'' to be used for the ''[[Of Masters and Mayhem]]'' incarnation of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Notes|Sideswipe]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWBreakdown/breakdown.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Breakdown at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generations_g2_breakdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|[[#Generation 2|This]] [[#Timelines|again...]]]]
*'''Menasor''' (Collection Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' sword, Stunticon weapons/extremities
:Breaking the cycle of being a BotCon exclusive, this Breakdown is a [[redeco]] of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy in his ''Generation 2'' color-scheme. Well, okay, technically, his color scheme is based on [http://air-hammer.deviantart.com/art/G2-Stunticons-Digibash-471989649 somebody's digibash] based on [http://cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?p=76573 somebody's hand-painted recreation] of the cancelled ''Generation 2'' toys. The tampograph on his windscreen now reads "94 RACING" as a reference to the intended 1994 release of the G2 Stunticon toys.

:This Breakdown is only available in a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-themed gift set of [[Menasor (G1)#CWG2|Menasor]] with [[Motormaster (G1)#CWG2|Motormaster]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#CWG2|Dragstrip]], [[Wildrider (G1)#CWG2|Brake-Neck]], [[Dead End (G1)#GenerationsG2|Dead End]] and [[Blackjack (G1)#CWG2|Blackjack]]

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWBreakdown/breakdown.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Generation 2 Breakdown at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
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[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-02-Breakdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ah! I look slightly more obvious! Get [[Fandom|them]] away from me!]]
*'''Menasor''' (giftset, [[August 22]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-02'''
**''Accessories:'' sword, hand/foot/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:The ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' release of Breakdown is sold in a [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]] gift set that includes the five original "Stuntrons". He has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Oddly, the Takara version of Breakdown substitutes his regular hand/foot weapon for one identical to Drag Strip's. Whilst this means that the hands and feet can be symmetrical in combined mode (with two of the Drag Strip type and two of the Dead End type), this does mean that it doesn't clip onto his car roof like the original did, nor can it slide into the specially-molded groove in the back of his robot mode.

:This toy is also officially associated with [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Scourge Grand Prime]].
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===''Legacy''===
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[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-Breakdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm the last one to be released? This is a setup, I know it!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Breakdown''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]] / [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*'''4 of 5: [[Menasor (G1)#Legacy|Menasor]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-24'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 25]], [[2023]]
:*''Accessories'': Pistol, spoiler
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name ="Pulsecon22">[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>

: The final member of the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Stunticons to be revealed, Breakdown is a retool of his teammate [[Wildrider (G1)#Legacy|Wild Rider]], with the top panels of the back of his car mode, chest and head retooled, resulting in him transforming into a combination of a Ferrari 308 and Lamborghini Countach. Breakdown includes his spoiler, which [[Partformer|must be detached]] for transformation into robot mode. The spoiler can be wielded as a boomerang-like weapon or form a sort of axe weapon when combined with Breakdown's gun. Notably, he only comes with one gun, unlike the other deluxe Stunticons, who were all packaged with two each. Said gun can be stored under the front of his vehicle mode (via an already-existing peg hole from Wild Rider's mold) or mounted onto one of the peg holes normally used for his spoiler. He retains Wild Rider's light piping, which is still painted over. Interestingly, Breakdown's feet, while reusing those of Wild Rider, have a peg hole on each foot (presumably for [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|C.O.M.B.A.T. System gimmick]]).

: This figure is not compatible with any prior systems of combination. As ''Legacy'' Menasor is designed with a specific limb configuration in mind, Breakdown is limited to being one of Menasor's legs, but unlike [[Drag Strip (G1)#Legacy|Dragstrip]] and [[Dead End (G1)#Legacy|Dead End]] who form the arms, he can be used for either the left or right leg.

: This figure was revealed at the Japanese [[TakaraTomy|Takara Tomy]] Hobby Expo convention, before any official reveal from Hasbro.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/09/23/takara-tomy-hobby-expo-round-up-first-look-at-legacy-wildrider-haslab-victory-saber-and-more-465825 ''Takara Tomy Hobby Expo Round Up – First Look At Legacy Wildrider, Haslab Victory Saber, Masterpiece and More!'' - TFW2005]</ref>

: While presented by Hasbro with the initial assortment for the 2023 ''Evolution'' subline, [[Hasbro]] marketing representative [[Ben MacCrae]] noted the team had gone out of their way to keep Breakdown in vanilla ''Legacy'' packaging to maintain continuity across the team for mint-in-box collectors.<ref name = "Pulsecon22"/> This didn't entirely extend to his [[instructions]], though: Early production runs featured the ''Evolution'' branding and color scheme, and also made no mention of the Menasor leg mode whatsoever, but a [[variant#Running changes|running change variant]] saw the instructions changed to the vanilla ''Legacy'' branding and color scheme, with the Menasor leg mode for Breakdown added as well. But if you're a MISB collector, it's not like you're going to be seeing those instructions ''anyway'', so...

: Due to the figure's somewhat questionable distribution, Breakdown was notoriously hard to find at retail, forcing many fans to import him from elsewhere. Fortunately, Breakdown was reissued in [[2026]], with pre-orders going online on [[November 11]], [[2025]].

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[[File:TF-Legacy-ToyDeco-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|THEY'RE GONNA TAKE OFF MY HEAD!!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Stunticon Menasor''' (Giftset, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Stunticon Menastor''' (スタンティコンメナソー)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TL-90'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[March 29]]
:*''Accessories'': Pistol, spoiler, alternate head
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}, [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)

: A redeco and minor retool of the above ''Legacy'' figure. Breakdown is based on the original 1986 Generation 1 toy's deco and decals, and features a brand new head that more closely resembles the one of the original toy… even though ''none'' of the other Stunticons were given alternate heads. The original head featured on the individual release is packaged with the accessories.

: Breakdown was released in a giftset with the other ''Legacy'' Stunticons, each done in a toy-accurate deco. This set was revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2023, and went up for preorder as a [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive on [[August 1]].

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-G2-Breakdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is the correct color scheme, right? ''...RIGHT?!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''G2 Universe Breakdown''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pistol, spoiler
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the fifth and final wave of ''Legacy: United'' Deluxes, "G2 Universe Breakdown" is another redeco of the above ''Legacy'' figure, this time in the teal, silver, and (albeit darker) purple of the original ''Generation 2'' toy. This time, he ''only'' comes with the toy-based head.

: This iteration replicates the hood deco faithfully (including leaving out a rectangle of black paint that also wasn't there on the source material because of a transformation hinge), but does regrettably omit the roof and door's tampographed details.

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C_9QyrLMbuz/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' G2 Universe Breakdown from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-G2-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YET '''ANOTHER''' REDECO?! WHY, GOD, WHY?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Menasor G2 Color Ver.''' (Giftset, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''NL-02'''

:*''Accessories'': Pistol, spoiler

:''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' [[Menasor (G1)#New Legends|Menasor]] includes the five previous ''Legacy'' figures in G2-inspired decor, including Breakdown with his toy-inspired head mold. In addition to using a less saturated shade of purple and a glossier blue compared to his [[#LegacyUnited|''Legacy: United'' release]], Breakdown has reclaimed his flashy 90's vehicle mode embellishments and features additional paint on his feet, wheels, and the front of his arms to better match his [[#Generation 2|Generation 2 toy]]. Unlike any previous use of this mold, Breakdown completely omits any transparent plastic and his eyes are painted over in the same color as the rest of his face (will he get paranoid about going blind?).

:TakaraTomy initiated pre-orders on [[April 3]], [[2026]].
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Breakdown.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Breakdown, Paranoid Scout''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T13/T46'''
**''Stars: ''5
:Breakdown, Paranoid Scout was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Breakdown, Paranoid Scout is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Breakdown, Paranoid Scout depicts [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor's]] left arm, which is formed by Breakdown in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, and is based on the 2013 [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]] 1.0 Breakdown figure.

:Breakdown, Paranoid Scout can be used to form Menasor, Menacing Colossus with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Stunticon Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Stunticons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Superion and Menasor.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Superion & Menasor Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''37 & 38'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (with his components [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]) and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (with ''his'' components [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], Breakdown, [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#38|Translation of Menasor's Transformers Character Card]]''
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-Wheels-TF-C02-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Breakdown'''(Blokees Wheels, 2026)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''02 - Wreck'N Rule'''
:*''Pull rate:'' 1/12

:Part of the second wave of the ''[[Blokees]] Wheels'' series of blind-boxed 1/64-scale vehicles, the model kit of Breakdown are modeled after his car mode based on an unlicensed approximation of the Lamborghini. He uses the same universal Chassis Connector as the rest of the lineup, and features an opening canopy to reveal an inner cockpit(s).

:Breakdown shares a mold with SG-Sideswipe.
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==Notes==
[[File:G2Breakdown toy.jpg|thumb|So what if he can't transform? He doesn't have to link up to that jerk Motormaster ever again!]]
*An unofficial [[Action Master]] ''Generation 2'' Breakdown was an exclusive at [[BotCon 2004]], created from bootlegged Action Master [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] parts. Though this wiki does not normally list unofficial items, this one is put here simply to reinforce that even though it is a [[BotCon]] toy, it was from the first year that BotCon was unofficial, and the toy is not [[Hasbro]]-approved either. Thank you, won't we?
*Despite popular belief, Breakdown's eyes in the Generation 1 cartoon are purple, not yellow. However, the shade of lavender used for said eyes causes an optical illusion when placed next to the dark red of his face, making them look yellow. This misconception has since gone on to influence practically every single future version of the character ever, including all of his fictional appearances, official illustrations, and toy releases.
*In the ''[[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers Decepticons]]'' game based on the [[Transformers (film)|2007 movie]], an unlocked alternate mode called "Scout" is a [[homage]] to Breakdown.
*''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Runamuck (ROTF)|Runamuck]]'s vehicle mode deco homages Breakdown's Generation 1 form. [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] of the same franchise is another homage.
*Breakdown's depiction in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' comic is based upon ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]'s design sans roof. Since you can remove that mold's roof without tools, you can mistransform the Subscription Service figure mentioned above to match this portrayal.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Breakdown''' (ブレークダウン ''Burēkudaun'', ブレイクダウン ''Bureikudaun'')
*''French:'' '''Panicon''' (Canada, 1986 release), '''Optique''' (Canada, 1990 "Classic" version)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vibrátor''' ("Vibrator")
*''Italian:'' '''Caimano''' ("Caiman")
*''Korean:'' '''Breakdown''' (브레이크다운 ''Beuleikeudaun'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Pāo-máo''' (Taiwan, 拋錨, "Reject Anchor"), '''Dǎjí''' (China, 打击, "Strike")
*''Russian:'' '''Krushitel''' (Крушитель, "Crasher")
*''Polish:'' '''Rębacz''' ("Hewer" "Cutter") ("Masquerade"), '''Psuj''' ("Spoiler") (Marvel comics)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:G2BreakdownArt.jpg|''Generation 2'' packaging art
File:BotCon-2010-Breakdown-profile art.jpg|BotCon 2010 ''Wings Universe'' profile art
File:RID13 cvrHAS.jpg|''Combiner Wars'' comic packaging art
File:EW-skin-Breakdown-Legacy.jpg
</gallery>

==References==
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:''Cyclonus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Cyclonus-AR-DVD.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Why am I with Blackout?!]]
Cautious. Reliable. Uneager. These are not words to describe '''Cyclonus'''. He is one wild and craaaaaaazy guy. Seriously, he's the guy in the group that even the other 'cons think is a little unbalanced. His usual battle tactic is to rush straight in with every piece of artillery he has blazing, all while laughing maniacally. Other times, he yodels while rushing straight in with every piece of artillery he has blazing.

He loves combat, and isn't particularly picky about which side he's on, so long as he gets to shoot things. He's not especially bright, but [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] knows the value of a soldier largely without fear. Eventually, Cyclonus was upgraded to become '''Snow Cat''', gaining powerful cryokinetic cannons but losing much of his intelligence (if you could even call it that). Despite his low intellect, Cyclonus has a genuine friendship with fellow Decepticon grunt [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]].

He is oftentimes partnered with the [[Mini-Con]] [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]], whose optics were opened up to just how much ''fun'' lunatic charges can be. The two get along amazingly well, and thrive off of the high that comes with blowing stuff up real good. He also sometimes partners up with [[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]], which makes sense, too, considering the little 'bot's passion for demolition.

{{bigquote|Don't you just ''love'' blowing stuff up?!|Snow Cat|"[[The Return of Demolishor]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[File:Armada V1 Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|Ow, I crashed into this stupid turret.]]

When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] turned an energon-draining device on [[Cyber City]], Cyclonus and Crumplezone guarded it against Autobot intervention. The duo powerlinked and threatened [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] with a super-cannon when he arrived to foil their plans. Hot Shot's partner [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] arrived, however, giving him super-speed and driving claws to outmaneuver the Decepticons. Cyclonus and Crumplezone were caught in an explosion when Hot Shot dumped the Decepticon device in a ravine. {{storylink|Armada Volume 1}}

Somehow, Megatron was able to ambush [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], and forced him to battle Snow Cat, [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]], and [[Shockblast]] without back-up. Luckily for Prime, [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] arrived with a new Powerlinx mode for the two of them, enabling Prime to annihilate Snow Cat and the other Decepticons with heavy firepower. {{storylink|Energon Volume 4}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====''Armada'' comic====
Before the war with the Autobots began, Cyclonus was part of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s inner circle. He and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] attacked [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village C52]], capturing most of its population after getting past its [[Filtrek|forceshield]] by simply attacking from underground. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} After picking C52 resident [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] as his personal slave, Cyclonus participated in the Decepticon assault on [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

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One million years later, Cyclonus was present when the Decepticons learned that the Mini-Cons who had fled from Cybertron during the war had ended up on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} He, Demolishor and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] traveled to the alien planet via [[space bridge]] and assaulted a military base for new [[alternate mode]]s. After complaining about the humans' stench and taking out their communications systems, Cyclonus scanned a helicopter and joined Megatron for some Mini-Con hunting. He found out the hard way that the Autobots had also come to Earth when [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] caved his cockpit in. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} Cyclonus and the others fought a short battle with the Autobots, but were forced to retreat when their enemies got some Mini-Cons of their own. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

Cyclonus later helped capture the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]], which led to Megatron getting his hands on the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} Using this mighty weapon, the Decepticons attacked the Autobots' headquarters. Cyclonus overheard Starscream complaining that Megatron didn't even need his loyal troops now that he had the power of the Star Saber, and told him to stop being so whiny: they were Megatron's eyes and ears, and he would never forget about them! He then fought with the Autobots, lost, and retreated in short order. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Megatron eventually came up with the idea to mix Cybertronian technology with human anatomy to create a power source, similar to that of the Mini-Cons, and had Starscream send out Swindle into the wild to lure out some specimens. Cyclonus and Starscream surveyed the Mini-Con from overhead, and moved in once he had secured two targets: Carlos and Rad! Hot Shot, Smokescreen, and Red Alert turned up to rescue their friends, and Cyclonus got knocked out of the sky by a solid right-hook dispensed by Hot Shot. But when Megatron involved himself, the would-be-rescuers were quickly defeated. Afterwards, Swindle demanded his freedom for his part in the Decepticons' plot. The bulks laughed at the Mini-Con, making it clear that nothing would ever convince them to grant him such a thing. This provoked Swindle to free the Autobots from their bonds, forcing Cyclonus and the other Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}}

Some time later at the Decepticons' [[Silver Ridge]] base, Cyclonus went to put the Mini-Cons <s>to bed</s> back in their cells, but found that the little 'bots had run away. When he tried to recall them, he found that they had tampered with the base's internal defenses, turning them against him. Cyclonus, who had forgotten the emergency override code, was promptly imprisoned in the base and blasted by laser turrets. Luckily, the lasers were only set to harm Mini-Cons, so he wasn't too injured to participate in the hunt for the escaped Mini-Cons. The Decepticons followed their Mini-Cons to a [[Mini-Con Ark|structure]] in [[Kansas]], but failed to stop them from entering it and blasting off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}}

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The Decepticons found that the Mini-Cons had traveled to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], and soon followed them there. The flying Decepticons and Megatron attacked the [[Mini-Con Moonbase]], but were driven off by its automated defenses. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Cyclonus doubted that the moonbase had any weaknesses at all, but Megatron scoffed at this and fought his way into it using a [[Mini-Con Moonbase breacher|really big drill]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} With help from [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]], he took control of the base's defenses and ordered Cyclonus to renew his assault... only for Leader-1 to betray the Decepticons and reactivate the defenses. After retreating again, Cyclonus decided to pick a fight with a newly arrived Autobot shuttle instead, but this turned out to be a poor decision as the ship heavily outgunned him. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

Megatron eventually wrecked the moonbase and captured the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] who had built it. However, the Mini-Con trio proved capable of overloading anyone who [[powerlinx]]ed with them, so rather than using them himself, Megatron decided that Cyclonus had volunteered to try them out. He was sent to help [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] retrieve some Mini-Cons in [[Alaska]], but shortly after he took out the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], the Destruction Team indeed overloaded him. Driven mad with power, Cyclonus attacked Thrust in a berserker rage. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} The Destruction Team's power allowed him to easily defeat his Decepticon comrade, and he even outmatched an entire team of Autobots which arrived shortly afterward. He was eventually knocked out by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], powered up with every ounce of [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]'s energy. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}} The heavily damaged Cyclonus was eventually retrieved and placed in a repair tank in the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}

After recovering, Cyclonus participated in an all-out assault on the Autobots, who had lost Optimus Prime. The attack went well, up until a [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful stranger]] arrived on the scene and effortlessly took out all the Decepticons other than Megatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} When the threat of [[Unicron]] reared its ugly head, the Decepticons had no choice but join forces with the Autobots. Cyclonus released the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons back into the wild, then returned to Cybertron to do battle with Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Some time in Cybertron's past, during the war, Cyclonus participated in a battle in which [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] led an attack on an Autobot bunker. He watched the battle from a Decepticon saucer-ship, alongside Megatron, Starscream, Thrust, and Demolishor. {{storylink|No Exit}}

Ten years after the destruction of Unicron, Cyclonus was spotted in [[Cyber City]], oddly not blowing anything up. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Don Brown]] (English), [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Mauro Ramos]] (Brazil-Portuguese), [[Tobias Lelle]] (German), [[José María Carrero]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Frank Carreño]] (Latin-American Spanish, first voice), [[Renzo Jiménez]] (Latin-American Spanish, ''[[Awakening (Armada)|Awakening]]'' onwards), [[Peter Kjellström]] (Swedish), [[Jyrki Kovaleff]] (Finnish), [[Olivier Destrez]] (French), [[Sergio Di Giulio]] (Italian), [[Jeong Hunseok]] (Korean)}}
[[File:Metamorphdeceps2.JPG|thumb|upright=1.3|"No, your Jim Carrey impression isn't funny, Cyclonus."]]
Cyclonus was a wild soldier under [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s command, possessing a maniacal personality. He had a tendency to fire at targets frantically, risking damage to his own teammates. Cyclonus was caught snoozing at the Decepticons' [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] base when Megatron, [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] returned from their first attempt at capturing a Mini-Con on [[Earth]]. At his comrades' arrival, he sprung up to ask how their mission went, only to learn that it had ended in failure.

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Cyclonus pleaded with Megatron to allow him the "honor" of scanning the planet for the Mini-Cons. Megatron permitted it, only to return after a short while with a Mini-Con already in hand. Megatron demanded to know how Cyclonus could be so incompetent as to not detect a Mini-Con he had found himself right outside their base. Cyclonus tried to weasel his way out of his failure, but Megatron assured him that he would be spared; he still served some use, after all. The Decepticon leader got [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] to shoot around Cyclonus some to "inspire" him to work harder though. Two more Mini-Cons were then detected awakening on Earth, and this time around Cyclonus accompanied the others on the recovery mission. Before they headed planet-side, Megatron had them all adopt modified vehicle modes to blend in better. They then came upon the three Mini-Cons [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]], [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]], accompanied by three Earth children. Taking them for easy pickings, the Decepticons surrounded their targets, only to be prevented from acquiring them by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobot warriors. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} In the battle that followed, Cyclonus managed to land a few good shots on Optimus, bringing the Autobot leader to his knees. The Decepticons still felt it more cautious to retreat, but before they did so, Cyclonus managed to grab a couple of dormant Mini-Cons. He kept [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] for himself, and presented the other to Megatron, who in turn gave it to Demolishor. {{storylink|Base}}

Cyclonus was eager to claim the next Mini-Con as his own as well, though Starscream protested that their next acquisition rightfully belonged to him. Megatron ordered the pair to put aside their differences, and the Decepticons headed down to [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], where the newest Mini-Con signal emanated from. Though Cyclonus managed to sideline [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] there, the Decepticons still lost out on adding <s>Leader-1</s>[[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] to their ranks.{{storylink|Comrade}} The Decepticons' next attempt at capturing a Mini-Con took them to the Antarctic. Megatron had Demolishor and Cyclonus keep tabs on Starscream during their search, though they lost track of him rather quickly. The glow of the Mini-Con panel led them back to their fellow Decepticon, then being overpower by Hot Shot. Megatron, Cyclonus, and Demolishor ganged up on the lone Autobot, with Cyclonus being granted permission to deliver the finishing blow. The execution was spoiled by Red Alert's arrival. The Decepticons continued to fight so long as they outnumbered the Autobots, but as soon as Optimus showed up, they warped back to base. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}}

[[File:Jungle-Not quite fist bump.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"Wow, dodged a bullet on that one! Thank [[Primus]] my minions are so incompetent!"]]
After Cyclonus, Starscream, and Demolishor failed a holographic training exercise, Megatron criticized Starscream for his poor show of leadership. Cyclonus then taunted the second-in-command, but before their exchange could escalate into a squabble, the Decepticons' computer signaled that another Mini-Con had been detected.

The Decepticons warped down into a forest, where they started a forest fire during a clash against the Autobots. While the Autobots ran off to deal with the blaze, the Decepticons focused on acquiring the Mini-Con. Though the Autobots caught up to them, Starscream managed to have [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] imprint on him, and the Decepticons made another tactical retreat. {{storylink|Jungle}} During some downtime, the Decepticons continued to repair their base of operations. As they were working, Cyclonus got a good laugh at Demolishor being a clumsy oaf and getting on Megatron's nerves.{{storylink|Carnival}}

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While scouring the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] for a Mini-Con, Cyclonus was taken for an enemy unit by Demolishor and fired upon. After yelling at his fellow Decepticon some, Cyclonus informed him he was having a lot of difficulty finding anything in the sandy expanse, and took off again. He circled back around to find the Autobots, and helped keep them at a standstill until Demolishor managed to swipe the Mini-Con and bring it back to base. {{storylink|Palace}} Later, Cyclonus came upon the children riding their Mini-Cons in the open. He failed to capture his initial targets, so instead settled on abducting Fred and Billy. Cyclonus then had the other three children convey his ransom message to Optimus; Fred and Billy would be released in exchange for all of the Mini-Cons in the Autobots' possession. When the Autobots turned up, Cyclonus acted as his faction's negotiator in the exchange. As usual, the negotiations quickly devolved into a firefight between the two factions. Cyclonus was punched out of the sky by Hot Shot and fell unconscious. While he was out of it, the Autobots gained the upper hand, and Cyclonus woke up just in time to skedaddle from the scene. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}}

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The Decepticons searched a city's subway system for the next Mini-Con. This frustrated Cyclonus; the confined spaces of the underground disallowed him from flying and moving comfortably. By the time the Decepticons made their way to the Mini-Con's location, the Autobots' children allies had already gotten a hold of its panel. Cyclonus's attempt to smash the brats under-foot was halted by Smokescreen, though the new Autobot wasn't able to deal with all of Megatron's goons by himself. Cyclonus activated the Mini-Con, [[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]], who bonded to him, and the Decepticons left the Autobots to dig out Smokescreen from some rubble. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}}

Cyclonus and the other Decepticons tracked a Mini-Con signal within [[Atlantis|a city]] at the bottom of the ocean. Instead of heading for it immediately, they lay in wait to ambush the Autobots when they arrived in turn. Despite their surprise attack, the Autobots were able to press on. The Decepticons left, Mini-Con in hand, as the entire underwater structure began collapsing on itself. {{storylink|Ruin}} Their next venture took them to a volcanic island. Cyclonus successfully plucked a Mini-Con panel from a lava flow there, while the other Transformers busied themselves with firing at one another. But when the Autobot-aligned Mini-Cons joined the fray and shot Cyclonus out of the sky, Cyclonus lost the panel to Red Alert. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

[[File:ArmadaSwoop Cyclonusteleport.jpg|thumb|left|Hey I found a nickel!]]
Megatron determined the general location of the Autobots' base thanks to [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]]'s ability to sense the other two members of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] trio. He sent out Cyclonus out to pinpoint it, and after searching for a whole day, Cyclonus finally uncovered it. With the base's defenses turned off, the Decepticons thought it would be a cakewalk to get the Mini-Cons. But the Autobots had trickier tactics to get rid of the intruders. After being confounded by a smokescreen and split up from the others, Cyclonus chanced upon the human children. Figuring he could have another go at holding them ransom for Mini-Cons, Cyclonus chased after them, only to be tricked into stepping into the warp gate. He was teleported away to the Arctic. Before Cyclonus could figure out where he was, Megatron sounded a withdrawal and warped all his minions back to the moon. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

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Misfortune continued to ail Cyclonus; on his next mission he nearly managed to grab a Mini-Con panel, only to be knocked out of the sky by Starscream's blade, cleaved from its hilt and sent flying by Hot Shot and the Star Saber. Frustrated over the continuous setbacks they suffered, Megatron brought in the mercenary [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] to assist the Decepticons. Though Scavenger helped out in their next venture, he came in late enough that Cyclonus had already lost his helicopter mode's tail pylon to Hot Shot's blade. At least the mercenary bought him the time he needed to fetch the Mini-Con panel while everyone else was fighting. {{storylink|Overmatch}}

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Cyclonus was next assigned to guard a highway tunnel while Scavenger was within, digging for their next prize. He also caused a gridlock to slow the Autobots down. Hot Shot sidestepped the traffic jam, and Cyclonus ambushed him while he was fighting Scavenger. After Sideways joined the fight, Cyclonus went back to the tunnel... until Hot Shot drove by, provoking him to give chase. Cyclonus was lured to a bridge which Hot Shot then cut down, sending Cyclonus and Scavenger plummeting. Cyclonus ditched Scavenger and took off. Not much of an attention span, that Cyclonus. {{storylink|Gale}}

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Despite his own lackluster performance on the battlefield, Cyclonus took to mocking Megatron during their next encounter with the Autobots. Though, between Sideways joining the Autobots and Hot Shot being in possession of the Star Saber, none of the Decepticons were faring well against their opponents. The Decepticons retreated, accidentally warping Sideways and Hot Shot along with them to their moonbase. Megatron told his minions that whichever Decepticon took the Star Saber would get to keep it, but Cyclonus's attempt at stealing it only left him with his rotor chopped off. He recovered in time to beat up Hot Shot after Sideways betrayed him and passed the sword to Starscream. {{storylink|Credulous}} Cyclonus rejoiced over the Decepticons' subsequent series of victories in gathering Mini-Cons. But the Star Saber being in Starscream's hands also led to trouble, as the ambitious 'bot was quick to use the blade in response to any criticism his fellow Decepticons had against him. After failing to take down Optimus on his own during the next mission, Cyclonus suggested taking the Star Saber away from Starscream; due to a set-up orchestrated by Megatron, the rest of the Decepticons were led to believe that Starscream was too unstable to wield it safely. With the sword now being wielded by Megatron, the Decepticons managed to snag the second Mini-Con of the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] trio. {{storylink|Conspiracy}}

[[File:Trust-Scavenger-Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|Let go of me! I'm allergic to touching!]]
When Starscream voiced his concerns that Scavenger might have went and joined the Autobots after deserting the Decepticons, Cyclonus and Demolishor pointed out that there was no evidence that the mercenary had actually switched sides. Seeing him among the Autobot ranks changed Cyclonus's mind. Cyclonus powerlinxed with [[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]] to try and stab Scavenger, but the turncoat was too agile to be hit. Cyclonus then fell victim to Scavenger's [[Dozer Cannon]] and was taken out of the rest of the fight. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Afterwards, Megatron took out his frustration on his troops by putting them through a "training exercise" where he chased them around with the Star Saber. Cyclonus was able to skip out on most of it, as Megatron focused primarily on chasing Sideways. {{storylink|Vacation}}

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After losing out a Mini-Con to the Autobot team's newest member, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], Cyclonus participated in a chase for the last member of the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] trio, [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]]. Thanks in great part to Blurr and Hot Shot butting heads the whole time, Cyclonus managed to snatch the Mini-Con. With this acquisition, the Decepticons now possessed both the Skyboom Shield and the Star Saber! {{storylink|Reinforcement}} With both weapons in hand, Megatron decided to issue a message to the Autobots, and challenge them to a final clash that would potentially end their war. Throughout the fight, Cyclonus ran interference, preventing the Autobots from coming to Optimus's rescue as Megatron beat him down. He was taken out by a shot that, unbeknownst to him, came from Sideways. Seizing this opening, the Autobots managed to snatch away the Skyboom Shield, and the Decepticons hightailed it back to the moon. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}} Despite this setback, Megatron was quick to orchestrate another confrontation between himself and Optimus. To do so, he set up a trap where a series of warp gates would scatter the Autobots around the globe. Cyclonus was tasked with keeping track of the Warp Gates so the Decepticons could retrieve Megatron if anything went wrong. Being Cyclonus, he lost track of the gates almost immediately. He sorted them out just before Megatron could get beaten down by the bulk of the Autobot forces, and the Decepticons pulled the plug on the operation. {{storylink|Vow}}

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The Decepticons warped back to their base after yet another failed mission, the sound for a retreat having this time been sounded because Sideways had a leg injury. Cyclonus made fun of Sideways's "boo-boo," but collapsed mid-mockery due to exhaustion. He then slept through most of Sideways's plot to turn the Decepticons against one another, only coming to when he heard that Megatron and Starscream were about to duel. Eager to get a good view, he rushed out giddy with anticipation. The duel ended with Starscream being humbled after Megatron beat him down with his bare hands. {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}

Despite the Decepticons benefiting from improved morale after Starscream's failed coup, they were unable to best the Autobots, who were growing increasingly effective in their battle tactics. When Cyclonus attempted to fetch [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]'s Mini-Con panel, he was shot out of the air by Smokescreen, and left blubbering on the ground until the Decepticons pulled out. A new arrival, [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], provided the Decepticons with tactics that surpassed those of the Autobots, and Cyclonus next took part in an ambush that nearly spelled the end of Optimus Prime. But [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] unexpectedly joined the fray, reversing the balance of power once more. {{storylink|Tactician}} Though Demolishor was quick vent his anger towards Thrust, Cyclonus and the other Decepticons still retained faith in their new recruit. Cyclonus, Starscream, and the Decepticons' flying Mini-Cons were organized into an aerial attack-squad that ambushed Jetfire over the ocean, where the other Autobots couldn't come to his aid. The battle was going in the Decepticons' favor until Optimus warped in mid-air, and displayed his ability to combine with Jetfire. Together, the two Autobots took out their Decepticon opponents one-by-one. {{storylink|Linkup}}

[[File:Arm30 bobbleheads.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|They saw your search history.]]
The Decepticons gathered on the Moon so that Thrust could explain why his plans weren't working out. The tactician pointed out that the Decepticons lacked unity, and the reason behind their in-fighting was soon revealed: Sideways was caught reporting to his [[Unicron|unseen master]], admitting that he was keeping the Decepticons from gaining ground on the Autobots. Cyclonus helped his teammates gun down the traitor, only for Sideways to enter his "[[Trans-phase mode]]" and fly off to parts unknown. The Decepticons and Autobots then met in a beachfront battle, {{storylink|Detection}} where Cyclonus was sent wailing off in terror when [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] came bearing down on the scene. He then learned that the new arrival was on his side. Cyclonus continued his assault on the Autobots, only to get shot up by Optimus. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Cyclonus continued to fight on, though a Decepticon victory seemed assured after it was revealed that Tidal Wave could combine with Megatron to grant him flight capabilities and additional firepower. Cyclonus attacked Hot Shot, but lost the tussle between the two. The Autobots then secured a victory by acquiring the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Desperate}} What followed was some uneventful downtime, during which Cyclonus mostly stood around, made jokes that only he found funny, and pestered Thrust after he had been tasked with tracking down the Space Mini-Con team. {{storylink|Runaway}}

Cyclonus was on hand when [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] was welcomed into Megatron's forces. {{storylink|Past II}}

After the bulk of the Autobots had been lured away from their base, Cyclonus participated on an attack on the enemy headquarters which ended with the Requiem Blaster in Megatron's hands, and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] at death's door. {{storylink|Sacrifice}} The Decepticons regrouped at their base, where Megatron congratulated Thrust for getting him the Requiem Blaster. Cyclonus and Demolishor griped that Thrust was taking credit for their part in the weapon's acquisition. Starscream then walked in, and took out his frustration on being left behind on Thrust. Cyclonus rather enjoyed the show. Megatron stopped the fight however, and sent his troops off. Cyclonus and Wheeljack rushed back to Megatron's throne room when they heard that Starscream was rebelling against Megatron. Starscream shot them both before they could intervene, and left to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

[[File:Cyclonus Return to Cybertron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|HAHAHAHAHAHA sorry.]]
The Decepticons were gathered in Megatron's throne room when an alarm sounded throughout their base. Wheeljack suggested that maybe the alarm signaled an incursion from the Autobots, but Cyclonus dismissed the idea as preposterous. As far as he was concerned, there was no way the Autobots were smart enough to get passed their security system. He was wrong, of course, and the Autobots led a siege that ended with nearly all of the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons being liberated under their care. {{storylink|Rescue}} Cyclonus and the others were stuck filling in for the tiny 'bots, picking up where they'd left off on the construction of a spaceship, and cutting into the time the Decepticons would have otherwise spent gossiping, and watching Megatron vent his anger by destroying the lunar landscape. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

Cyclonus participated on an attack on the Autobot base. Though he was shot down immediately, elsewhere on the battlefield Thrust convinced Starscream to return to the Decepticons with the Star Saber and Skyboom Shield. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} With the sword, the shield, and the blaster now in hand, the Decepticons finalized the construction of the [[Hydra Cannon]], powered by all three Mini-Con weapons. They then used its awesome firepower to obliterate a comet before turning their sights towards the Earth.{{storylink|Threaten}} As the Hydra Cannon aligned itself, Megatron gave Thrust the new nickname "Squidhead." Cyclonus found this moniker especially hilarious. When Optimus Prime and Jetfire arrived to stop the Decepticon ship from unleashing its power against Earth, Cyclonus, Demolishor, and Wheeljack dealt with Jetfire, pinning him down and leaving him unable to stop Optimus from sacrificing himself to stop the cannon's blast. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

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With Optimus destroyed, Cyclonus and the other Decepticons set course back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Remorse}} Cyclonus expressed confusion over why Megatron seemed so morose after the death of Optimus Prime. Wheeljack explained to him that the sudden loss of an eternal rival could be discomforting. {{storylink|Depart}} After Megatron turned the Decepticons' ship around to crush their Autobot pursuers, Cyclonus battled against Blurr amidst an asteroid field. The fighting came to an end when Optimus was revived by the Mini-Cons, and used the power of his Super Mode to push Megatron back. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}} Cyclonus was further confused by Megatron laughing to himself over Optimus Prime's return to the living. Demolishor pointed out to him that it was better than Megatron yelling at them all the time, and Cyclonus agreed. {{storylink|Puppet}}

Arriving on their home planet ahead of Optimus Prime and his soldiers, the Decepticons managed to take Cybertron by force. During a war-charge led by Galvatron (formerly Megatron), Cyclonus and the others came upon Optimus and Jetfire. The Decepticons retreated when the Autobots brought to their attention a black hole overhead the Mini-Cons were in the process of keeping at bay, and warned of the approach of "[[Unicron]]." {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Cyclonus encountered Hot Shot when the Autobot attempted to infiltrate Galvatron's fortress. Though all too happy to gun down the intruder, Cyclonus stepped down to allow Wheeljack his revenge against Hot Shot. But Hot Shot managed to convince his opponent to allow him to deliver his message to Galvatron. In the throne room, Cyclonus was mostly confused over the talk of Unicron and betrayals. Galvatron made things clearer by ordering him to pursue Thrust, revealed to be an agent of Unicron, as the traitor absconded into the depths of Cybertron with the Skyboom Shield and Requiem Blaster in hand. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}}

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Cyclonus was present when Starscream pled with Galvatron to put aside his enmity towards Optimus, and join forces with the Autobots. Galvatron refused to acknowledged the greater threat of Unicron, and Cyclonus sided with him, saying their leader knew what he was doing. Cyclonus later accompanied Galvatron as he attacked Optimus's forces in a canyon. He was kept occupied by the enemy soldiers while Optimus tried to reason with Galvatron. The Autobots' and Decepticons' firefight was interrupted by an energy discharge from Unicron, and soon thereafter Galvatron was swayed by Starscream's death to unite his forces with Optimus's. {{storylink|Cramp}} Cyclonus showed no grief over his fellow Decepticon's demise, though a punch from Galvatron made him shut his yap on the subject. Cyclonus then attended a formal alliance ceremony where the Autobots and Decepticons officially joined forces, grudgingly shaking hands with Side Swipe. He and Demolishor subsequently joined Hot Shot and Side Swipe on a reconnaissance mission to Unicron's surface, though Cyclonus deviated from the mission immediately in a trigger-happy craze. As Unicron began transforming, Cyclonus nearly fell to his death down a chasm, but was saved thanks to the combined efforts of Demolishor and the Autobots. The scouting party was then rescued from Unicron's surface by Jet Optimus and Galvatron. {{storylink|Alliance}} All attempts to damage Unicron proved futile. Determining their best plan of attack laid in attacking Unicron from within, Optimus and Galvatron infiltrated their gargantuan foe's body. Meanwhile, Cyclonus and the rest of the troops kept Unicron occupied with their ships, in the hopes of forestalling Cybertron's annihilation. {{storylink|Union}}

Thankfully, Galvatron, Optimus, the kids and their companion Mini-Cons managed to travel within Unicron and remove the Mini-Con weapons powering him. Unicron became inert. Cyclonus then joined Jetfire on a flight over to the evil planet to retrieve their respective leaders, though Unicron began to stir en route. A final assault was launched on Unicron, though it proved unnecessary; within him, Galvatron sacrificed himself after a ferocious duel with Optimus. Robbed of the hatred Galvatron provided him, Unicron was no longer able to sustain himself, and vanished from existence. Afterwards, Cyclonus joined the Autobots' unit, though with reservations. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

=====Alternate timeline=====
In a timeline where the Cybertronians' conflict never left their home planet, the Mini-Cons' influence on the Autobots and Decepticons subjugated the larger robots. Cyclonus and the rest of his kind were left entangled in a semi-organic growth spawned from Unicron's cells, and were shut down by Unicron's power. Carlos, Alexis, and Rad appeared before him, visitors from another time, and beheld Cyclonus's inert form before shooting off into time once more, eventually leading to Cyclonus's fate being prevented. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

====''Cloud''====
At some point after [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] joined the Autobots on Earth, Starscream encountered a small group of Transformers who had travelled to their world from the other-dimensional [[Cloud World]]. This caused him to miss a scheduled check-in with the Decepticon base, and Demolishor and Cyclonus were dispatched to see what had happened. They arrived after the otherworldly travellers had left, and faced off against the trio of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]], [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], and Side Swipe. {{storylink|Return}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Don Brown]] (English), [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[José María Carrero]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Renzo Jiménez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Imre Józsa]] (Hungarian), [[Johan Hedenberg]] (Swedish, Cyclonus), [[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish, Snow Cat), [[Ari Wirta]] (Finnish), [[Olivier Destrez]] (French), [[Sergio Di Giulio]] (Italian), [[Cezary Kwiecinski]] (Polish)}}
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Cyclonus was stationed as the guardian of the [[Cybertron City (city)|Cybertron City]] [[Lunar City|based on the moon]]. Although he served in his role dutifully, he was yearning for the days of combat. Not long after the attacks on Mars and Asteroid City, the Moon would also be attacked, a battle through which Cyclonus would hold up a small resistance before he was presumed destroyed. {{storylink|Energon Stars}}

As [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] prepared for more [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] assaults on Earth, Cyclonus surfaced, having tucked tail and ran, abandoning the Cybertron City on the moon to be looted of its [[Energon]]. Cyclonus had learned of Megatron's potential rebirth, and shared the news with Demolishor during some friendly sparring. He then assisted Demolishor and the Autobots defend [[Plains City]] until [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] showed up wielding [[Megatron's Sword]], a blade forged by [[Alpha Quintesson]] from the Spark of Megatron. Believing that it was proof of Megatron's impending return, Cyclonus abandoned the Autobots and Demolishor, joining Alpha Quintesson's forces. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

[[File:MegatronsSword demolishor and cyclonus.jpg|thumb|200px|I know it sounds crazy, but they both have that rare blend of expendable and invulnerable that makes for a perfect henchman.]]
Returning from an Energon-gathering mission, Cyclonus and Tidal Wave found Megatron's remains within Unicron. Cyclonus attempted to reawaken their leader, to no effect. Both Decepticons then questioned Scorponok about Megatron's status; now that they had seen in what poor condition he was in, doubts began to seep in over whether or not it was truly possible for Megatron to be revived. Scorponok and Alpha Q dismissively told the pair to keep on task. Cyclonus, Tidal Wave, and a horde of Terrorcons zeroed in on an Energon expedition led by Hot Shot, and triggered an avalanche to sweep away the Autobot. The Autobots regrouped, fought back, and during the battle verbally sparred for Demolishor's loyalty with Cyclonus. Despite Scorponok arriving late into the battle with reinforcements, Cyclonus and his team were forced to pull back after the Autobots warped in an entire city atop the Energon cache, securing it under Autobot control. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}}

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Cyclonus was the first to enter a battle for [[Jungle City]] but also the first to leave when he realized that the Autobots had fitted the installation with automated defensive artillery. After the rest of the Terrorcons followed suit, Cyclonus and Tidal Wave apologized to their inert leader for not securing the energon needed to revive him. Cyclonus then grew irritated over their situation, and kicked Megatron's corpse. Suddenly, Megatron's voice filled the cavern, telling his former minion to stop doing that. Tidal Wave defended Megatron, but Cyclonus reminded him how badly they had been treated under his command and stated that he preferred that Megatron remained powerless, kicking him again. Megatron spoke up once more, making Cyclonus realize he would wind up in big trouble when his leader did revive. Scorponok then entered the cavern brandishing Megatron's [[Energon Sword]]. Scorponok claimed that Megatron had been siphoning their energon reserves for himself, and that he intended to rectify this problem. He stabbed Megatron's spark with his Energon Sword, inadvertently completing the Decepticon's resurrection. Cyclonus laughed maniacally as Megatron burst out of his old body, like an insect from its cocoon. Lucky for him, Megatron was now too preoccupied with Scorponok to follow up on his previous threat.

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When Megatron was about to deliver a killing blow to Scorponok, Cyclonus backed up the former chamberlain's claim that his actions were at the bidding of Alpha Q. Megatron spared Scorponok to pursue Alpha Q instead, though he escaped the Decepticons aboard Unicron's head. Shifting his attention once more, Megatron led Cyclonus and the rest of his minions in an attack on [[Plains City]], from which they emerged victorious. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}} Cyclonus cackled gleefully as Megatron allowed their enemies retreat to lick their wounds. He later joined in an attack on Ocean City, only to be beaten back by Hot Shot, wielding a copy of Megatron's energon sword. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}} Cyclonus accompanied Megatron on an attack on Lunar City, though their forces were pushed back before they could acquire more Energon. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} The next raid on Lunar City was more successful, as the Autobots had left it unguarded while venturing to Asteroid City. Cyclonus accompanied Megatron on that attack, and then journeyed with him into the asteroid belt. There, they retrieved Scorponok from an Autobot interrogation, and detonated an energon-rich asteroid to cover their escape. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}}

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As Megatron's soldiers scrounged up the last remaining morsels of Energon on Mars, Cyclonus complained about being bored. Megatron promised him some action once their preparations were done, and delivered on his promise when he led his troops on another attack on Ocean City. Cyclonus engaged Jetfire in aerial combat for most of the conflict, only to be sniped down by Inferno. He returned to the battle just in time to fly headlong into Tidal Wave, and be forced away by the activation of the Autobots' newest weapon, an Energon Tower. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}} After that venture, Cyclonus was no longer too keen on launching another attack on the Earth. He then took a nap, only to be awoken when Starscream made an assassination attempt on Megatron. But Megatron had grown too powerful for the mercenary, and Cyclonus witnessed his leader psychologically torment Starscream before reprogramming him into a loyal Decepticon. {{storylink|The Legend of Rodimus}} Cyclonus watched as Starscream was inducted fully into Decepticon ranks, and then joined in on an attack on [[Jungle City]]. The Decepticons gained control of the city, but it was detonated by the Autobots, preventing the Decepticons from acquiring the Energon housed within. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

[[File:Energon-Dangling-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|200px|"Boss, there's a monster down there!" "I think it was two ninjas taped together to make one giant ninja!"]]
Megatron then learned through Demolishor of Kicker's extra-sensory power to detect energon. Intrigued, Megatron tasked Cyclonus to help him distract Optimus while Demolishor went after the boy. Amidst the ruins of Lunar City, the Autobots managed to warp in another completed Energon Tower, forcing the Decepticons to retreat once more, foiling the abduction. On their way out, Cyclonus retrieved Demolishor, but sustained damage doing so. He begged Megatron to repair him back at the Decepticons' base. In a rage, Megatron bound Cyclonus to the wall using [[Unicron]]'s internal tentacles, and infused him with Unicron's essence in a painful manner. This resulted in Cyclonus being upgraded into Snow Cat. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} Megatron left him strapped to the wall as he enacted his next plot, this one involving sending artificially-created meteors towards the Earth in the hopes of destroying it. The plan failed when the Autobots managed to activate a planet-wide, protective [[Energon grid (technology)|energon grid]] around the Earth. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}}

[[File:Energon-Snow-Cat-1st-Appearance.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"For your upgrade, we're taking away your flight mode, making your voice even more high-pitched, and making sure you look nothing like your previous toy."]]
Once released from his restraints, Snow Cat took up skiing amidst debris fields in the void of space, yodeling all the while. Using his new weaponry to first freeze some of the debris, he then sent it earth-wards, only for the energon grid to send laser beams in his direction, forcing Snow Cat to flee. Later, when Megatron's suspicions about Scorponok still working for Alpha Q came to a head, Megatron strapped Scorponok to another artificial comet and sent him hurling towards the Earth's energon grid. Snow Cat taunted him briefly as he approached his impending doom. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}} Rodimus arrived to rescue Scorponok, and the Decepticons engaged him and his crew. During the fight, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] grabbed Snow Cat by the head and tossed him away. Knocked silly, Tidal Wave had to retrieve Snow Cat before the Decepticons pulled back. Later, Snow Cat alerted Megatron that they had detected an Autobot ship heading for their position. This ship was Optimus's vessel, the ''Miranda II'', built for tracking down Unicron's body in the far reaches of space. The ship deployed an [[Energon Ring]] to generate its own ship-sized warp gate, but Snow Cat disabled the device before the Autobots could activate it. He then gunned for Skyblast and Strongarm as they attempted to fix the ring, forestalling the Autobots' departure further. Ironhide ran interference with only partial success, as he knocked Snow Cat into the Omnicons, preventing them outright from completing their task. Kicker managed to do the job himself, and after the ''Miranda II'' activated its Energon shield, destroying Demolishor in the process, Megatron ordered his troops to retreat. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}}

[[File:Energon-Snowcat-New-Demolishor.jpg|thumb|200px|"If you two were any dumber, you'd be the story from ''Kingdom Hearts''."]]
Snow Cat somehow tracked the Autobots to an icy planet in another galaxy. Learning that Optimus Prime had found a stockpile of Energon on this distant world, Snow Cat transmitted his findings to Tidal Wave, who in turn informed Megatron. Snow Cat goofed off in the wintery landscape until he was joined by Demolishor, now reborn in a new body. Together, they tracked down a small team of Autobots led by Kicker, and drove them away from an energon repository. They watched over several Battle Ravages gathering up energon until they were in turn attacked by [[Cruellock|a new breed of Terrorcons]]. Though they lost several of their own Terrorcon units, the Decepticons were eventually left in control of the planet, as they destroyed the new Terrorcons and the Autobots were forced to flee. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}} After that, Snow Cat took part in a rather half-hearted attack on the ''Miranda II'' in deep space, and was again driven off. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} He later engaged Hot Shot in a vehicle mode battle on the ''Miranda II''{{'}}s hull as both the ship and Unicron returned to Cybertron via space bridge. The Decepticons were forced to warp away when the Autobots turned the planet's energon grid on, inflicting massive damage onto Unicron's body. {{storylink|Battle Stations}}

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The sight of Unicron in the skies of Cybertron led the Decepticons on the planet to revolt—news that Snow Cat and Demolishor happily brought to Megatron, though he wasn't particularly bothered. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} Snow Cat was part of the unit sent down to Cybertron's surface to recruit Decepticon war criminal [[Shockblast]]. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}} Several Decepticon refugees then followed Shockblast's example, and fled Cybertron to join Megatron. Snow Cat was tasked with overlooking these refugees as they assembled within Unicron. He used his authority to goof around until Megatron began to lose control of Unicron. Several energon-draining spikes sprung out of Unicron's interiors and skewered the new arrivals, with Snow Cat barely managing to evade being killed himself. Unicron only calmed down once he absorbed enough Energon to sate his hunger for the time being. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} With that situation now under control, Snow Cat was sent as part of a team back down to Cybertron to create an opening in the planet's energon grid. They managed to fell only a few towers before they had to retreat due to Tidal Wave sustaining heavy damage. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} With Tidal Wave (rebuilt as "Mirage") leading another raid, Snow Cat helped hold off the Autobots while Terrorcons gathered energon from the planet's core. This energon re-powered Unicron enough for Megatron to have him transform, and Snow Cat helped keep the attacking Autobots busy while the process completed itself. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} When Unicron's transformation was done, Megatron opened his surface beneath Demolishor and Snow Cat so they could escape a standoff with Scorponok, but the Terrorcon leader dogged them through Unicron's interior, foiling their every attempt to battle the Autobots. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} Subsequently, an unstable energon reaction initiated by Alpha Q opened up a rift in space, through which Demolishor, along with Unicron and all the other Decepticons, were sucked into. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

On the [[Alpha Q's universe|other side of the rift]], Alpha Q used Unicron's head and his energon to begin recreating all the planets that Unicron had once eaten, and Snow Cat and the Decepticons began stealing the energon growing within them to continue Megatron's plans for Unicron's body. The Autobots followed, and succeeded in apprehending Shockblast. Snow Cat and the other Decepticons purposely left him in Autobot custody when they ventured to [[Iron Planet]] to acquire its energon reserves. {{storylink|Protection}} After Shockblast apologized and promised to pledge his renewed loyalty to Megatron, the Decepticons put the effort forward to rescue him from the Autobots. As the others cornered Shockblast's jailer, Inferno, Megatron tasked Snow Cat with calling in Scorponok and the Terrorcons in anticipation of Optimus turning up. Optimus arrived before Scorponok did though, and Snow Cat came to be on the receiving end the Autobot leader's laser-blasts with no back-up. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

During the Decepticon attack on [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], Snow Cat helped run interference in orbit to keep the Autobots from getting down to the planet's surface, but he and his team-mates were taken down by new Autobot arrivals [[Team Bulkhead]]. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Undeterred, Snow Cat and the Decepticons soon made another play for Jungle Planet's energon, only to be repelled when the Autobots erected a new energon tower to shield the planet. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}}

Snow Cat was part of attack force on [[Blizzard Planet]] who failed to prevent another energon tower from being activated there. Afterwards, he accompanied Megatron as he investigated a Decepticon signal emanating from Inferno, then struggling to overcome mind-altering reprogramming the Decepticon leader had inflicted upon him. When Megatron was called away to [[Ocean Planet]], he brought Snow Cat, Shockblast, and Mirage along with him, while the other Decepticons were left to help Inferno through his "transition." Snow Cat tried to destroy the Autobots' last energon tower before it could come online, but as on his last mission, met with too much Autobot resistance to see this through. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

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''With an energon grid now protecting most of the planets, the Decepticons had to scavenge what they could from the half-formed world outside the grid. Just as Snow Cat begun his menial labor, Starscream came to fetch him with some news: [[Planet Q]] had just been revitalized outside the grid! Snow Cat took part in the battle on the newly-formed world, but when Scorponok deviated from his mission parameters, Megatron called a retreat.'' {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}

Between fights, Demolishor and Snow Cat shuttled supplies around, but had to contend with tremors that shook Unicron, spawned by Megatron's impatience. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

On their next energon-gathering mission, Snow Cat and his buddies came under attack from the Autobots, but managed to cover the Terrorcons' escape, allowing them to deliver the final payload of energon needed to power Unicron back up to the stage where he could move again. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Snow Cat and the other 'Con grunts then battled the Autobots on Unicron's surface, preventing them from interfering with Megatron's successful reintegration of Unicron's body and head. Though Megatron succeeded, his actions seemed so brash throughout the process that Snow Cat of all people begun to question his leader's sanity. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

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Optimus used new powers granted to him by his combination with Omega Supreme to toss Snow Cat and Mirage around like rag dolls as he made his way towards Megatron's throne room. As soon as the pair recovered, they were hounded by a team of Autobots led by Hot Shot, leaving them unable to help Megatron gather the last bit of Energon he needed to fully awaken Unicron. As the battle went on, Snow Cat learned that it was no longer Megatron, but Shockblast that was now controlling Unicron, a revelation that sent him into a panic. Once he regained his composure, Snow Cat and Mirage continued to battle Autobots seeking an audience with Megatron. Then... the voice of the Decepticon leader was heard throughout the planet, declaring Megatron was no more: Unicron was now in command of the Decepticon's body! {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Snow Cat, Demolishor, and Mirage struggled to escape the planet-eater's internal defenses. They failed, and ended up bound to Unicron's surface by energy-tendrils, giving them a front-row seat for Unicron/Megatron's battle with the giant-size, [[Primus]]-empowered Optimus Supreme. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Fortunately for them, they were freed by a barrage of Autobot fire moments before Optimus destroyed Unicron, and captured by [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

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With Megatron having apparently perished along with Unicron, Snow Cat, Demolishor, and Mirage were incarcerated on Cybertron. There, Snow Cat made the acquaintance of [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]], Shockblast's brother, and told him that Optimus had slain his sibling. The jailbirds were then freed by Starscream, who revealed that Megatron still lived. {{storylink|Ambition}} After finding Mirage (who had previously gotten separated from the group) Snow Cat passed on the news that their leader was still alive. Mirage was overjoyed, and Snow Cat joined him in sowing wanton destruction in celebration. {{storylink|Wishes}}

Six Shot succeeded in taking control of the energon gas powering the grid and using it to force the Autobots off the planet, and Snow Cat, Demolishor, and Mirage soon began to feel a bit under-appreciated as Megatron (now "Galvatron" again after exposure to Super Energon) praised Six Shot for his accomplishments. However, following a battle on the hull of the ''Miranda II'', during which Snow Cat and Demolishor were clobbered by Omega Supreme, they all enjoyed watching Galvatron beat Six Shot up for taking action without orders. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} The Autobots were soon to find a way to break through the gas shroud and return to Cybertron; Snow Cat took part in the battle that followed, which concluded with the Autobots escaping underground. {{storylink|Break Through}}

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At some point, Snow Cat took part in a virtual fighting tournament, thanks to Six Shot hacking into an Autobot training program. Fighting as a tag team, he and Demolishor went up against [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] and [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], and won when the two Autobots took themselves out of the fight by powerlinxing incorrectly—though in the process, the two Decepticons were inspired to try powerlinxing themselves, even if they couldn't get it quite right. Proceeding to the next round, they discovered their opponents were Galvatron and Starscream, who had already beaten virtual duplicates of the pair in their original bodies in the previous round. Frustrated to have found his minions goofing off in the game, Galvatron thrashed them, then quit the tournament. {{storylink|Distribution}}

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Hoping to get a taste of the Super Energon that had empowered Galvatron and Starscream, Snow Cat, Demolishor, and Mirage went searching for the subterranean reservoir that held the miracle fuel, accidentally stumbling into Primus's chamber in the process. Finding Rad and the Jones family taking refuge there, Snow Cat and Demolishor left Mirage to stand guard and forced [[Brian Jones]] to lead them to the [[Super Energon Temple|temple]] containing the Super-Energon. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} They hesitated over immersing themselves in it, but were finally about to go through with it when a horde of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon Terrorcon drones]] burst out of the reservoir's depths and spooked them away. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Fleeing from the Insecticons, grown to giant size by the Super Energon, the two Decepticons headed back to the surface and sent word of the creatures' approach to Galvatron, news-reporter style. They then rejoined their leader on the battlefield, just in time for Optimus to have his spark of combination re-energized by Primus's awakening. Once more able to combine with Omega Supreme, Optimus blew away all of his enemies with a whirlwind attack. {{storylink|Ironhide Team}}

Once the rogue Terrorcons were back under control, the Decepticons turned to the business of using the energon towers to move Cybertron through space, through the rift back to Alpha Q's realm. Snow Cat helped battle the Autobots as the planet moved through the rift, and later tried to defend the towers against Autobot attack, though both times, he had to contended with Six Shot's ambition constantly undermining their battlefield movements. {{storylink|Formidable}}

[[File:Not the brightest.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"Aw, he never was too bright." "Pretty rich coming from you, Snow Cat."]]
Snow Cat, Demolishor, and Mirage were made spectators as Galvatron beat Six Shot for the umpteenth after the insubordinate Decepticon defied orders. To make sure Six Shot wouldn't start any more trouble in his absence, Galvatron had the trio keep a constant eye on him. Snow Cat, Demolishor, and Mirage abandoned their post when Six Shot tricked them into thinking they should make another attempt at super-charging themselves with super energon. Six Shot then remotely trapped the "blockheads" inside the base's corridors but lowering blast doors all around them. They were found and berated by Starscream for once again failing at the simplest of tasks. The lecture was cut short by the arrival of the Autobots, who managed to drive out the Decepticons from their base and retake control of Cybertron's warp gate system. Everyone's attention then shifted towards a more pressing matter: Galvatron had used super energon to grow himself into a giant. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} The Decepticons asked their great leader what was going on, but Unicron's influence on his mind having grown alongside his physical size, Galvatron only answered by laughing menacingly. Despite the lack of an intelligible response, Snow Cat and the others continued to ward off the Autobots as they tried to swarm the colossus. Eventually, Galvatron became so large that Snow Cat suggested the Decepticons vamoose, to avoid getting stepped on. Once Galvatron took to space, Starscream insisted they follow him. The Decepticons continued to make war with the Autobots, fluttering about like skirmishing insects around the now Unicron-sized Galvatron. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

When Optimus Prime used the power of Unicron to grow to a titan of equal height, Snow Cat and Demolishor broke off from the battle to excitedly watch the two giant leaders duke it out on Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}} Unable to make much in the way of a contribution to the huge scale of the final battle, Snow Cat, Demolishor, and Mirage could only spectate as the possessed Galvatron shook off Unicron's influence long enough to sacrifice himself by plunging into a foundling energon sun created by Primus. While loyalists Starscream and Mirage followed their leader into solar oblivion, the long-suffering Snow Cat and Demolishor could only float in space and ponder what to do next with their lives. {{storylink|The Sun}}

====''Universe'' toy bio====
Following The Powerlinx Battles, Snow Cat went totally starkers (it wasn't a long trip), and without Megatron to guide him, wandered the streets of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], a raving loon during the planet's evacuation. {{storylink|#Universe (2003)|Snow Cat's ''Universe'' toy bio}}

====Force of Habit====
During the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Decepticon sniper [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]] bitterly remarked on Demolishor and Snow Cat's disappearance from the Decepticon ranks, considering it evidence of how little good loyalty to Megatron would do to advance a 'bot's standing in life. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
In the early days of the war, Cyclonus, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] performed an airstrike on the [[Autobot Command HQ]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}} As the war with the Autobots continued for millions of years, and Cyclonus was seen fighting alongside Starscream some more. During one of his battles, Cyclonus was forced to retreat after Optimus Prime unleashed the power of his battle station onto the Decepticon forces. {{storylink|First Encounter!}}

[[File:ArmadaUK9 megatron vs cyclonus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|]]
When the Mini-Cons were discovered on [[Earth]], [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] summoned the two fliers and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] to scour the planet. Shortly after arriving, they got into a battle with the Autobots again, and Cyclonus was rammed out of the sky by a flying [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} The Decepticons later attacked the Autobots to stop them from sending some Mini-Cons back to Cybertron. The Mini-Cons ultimately decided to remain on Earth, though the Decepticons destroyed their space bridge anyway. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}} When Megatron went looking for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], he took Cyclonus and Demolishor with him. They didn't do much searching, though, as they soon ran into two Autobots sent to stop them. Cyclonus spent some time strafing [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] until the latter got his [[Rollbar (Armada)|own Mini-Con powerup]] and presumably defeated the crazy copter. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

The Decepticons remained on the Moon and built a new base, from which they prepared to fire missiles at the Autobot base on Earth. When the Autobots' Mini-Cons surrendered in exchange for their friends' lives, Cyclonus was sent to pick them up in a [[solar barge]] and take them to the Moon. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} Unfortunately, the Mini-Cons broke out during the trip and cut the cable connecting Cyclonus and the barge. When the Decepticon noticed, he prepared to destroy the pesky Mini-Cons, but was shot by [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]'s electrical darts. This crashed his guidance systems, and he was sent floating aimlessly through space. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Lost in Space!}} Cyclonus crashed on the Moon's surface, where he was found by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]]. The three Mini-Cons power-linked with him, taking control of his body in order to use it against the other Decepticons. As he was forced to bombard his headquarters and grapple with his leader, Cyclonus could do naught but plead that it wasn't his fault. Eventually, Starscream used a [[sonic destabiliser]] to disconnect the Destruction Team from him. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Dawn of Destruction!}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
Cyclonus was one of the Decepticons teleported to Earth by the warp gate within the remains of a Mini-Con ship. Despite the radical change in scenery, Cyclonus continued to do battle against the Autobots who had been teleported alongside them. The fighting came to an end, temporarily, thanks to the efforts of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. The Decepticons then retreated to Earth's moon, where they began reinforcing the partial remains of the Mini-Cons' ship as a base of operations. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

Cyclonus worked furiously on reinforcing the Decepticons' base, as Megatron grew increasingly impatient. While working on the ship's exterior, he accidentally dropped his calibration device, which nearly hit Megatron on its way down. Cyclonus began blubbering and made excuses for his clumsiness, but Megatron interrupted him and ordered him to dig instead. The calibration device had hit something metallic upon landing on the ground, and Megatron had correctly guessed that a Mini-Con panel was buried underneath. The Mini-Con that emerged from the panel bonded with Megatron, and was named "Leader-1". Cyclonus was forced to duck for cover when Megatron decided to give Leader-1's weapon mode a test-run, and peppered the scenery with machine-gun fire. Megatron then instructed Cyclonus to adopt an Earth vehicle mode alongside the rest of his inner-circle, Starscream and Demolishor. Cyclonus took on the form of an army helicopter as his disguise.

The Decepticons then attacked the Autobots' base, until the children, Carlos, Alexis and Rad showed up. Megatron ordered the Decepticons hault their attack so that he could demand the humans hand over their companion Mini-Cons. But close behind were the Autobots, who launched a counter-attack. Though they managed to get a few hits on Optimus, Starscream and Cyclonus were forced to double back to Megatron's side when the Autobot leader assumed his “Super Optimus Prime” form and swatted the Decepticon fliers out of the air. Cyclonus soon recovered and helped Starscream and Demolishor rush the Autobots. This proved to be a futile tactic, and Optimus swatted Cyclonus out of the sky once more. Outmatched, Megatron called a retreat, but Cyclonus opted to linger behind as his compatriots warped away. Feinting an attack towards the Autobots, he changed his course at the last moment and managed to snatch a couple of Mini-Con panels that the children had uncovered during the fight. As a reward for his grab, Megatron allowed Cyclonus to keep one of the Mini-Cons for himself. Cyclonus named the robot that emerged from his panel "Crumplezone," and vowed to learn how to use his power to defeat the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===The Balance of Power===
When [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] entered Decepticon territory in the search for an ancient Mini-Con artifact, Cyclonus accosted them, backed up by hundreds of [[Decepticlone]]s. [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] then discovered the artifact, and soon after he activated it, a portal opened to the Mini-Cons' hiding place: Earth. Cyclonus, Starscream, and Megatron went through the portal to begin the search for the Mini-Cons in earnest on this new world. {{storylink|The Balance of Power}}
{{note|This comic was written as a tie-in to the [[Transformers (Armada PS2)|''Armada'' video game]], but its details differ from the introduction seen in the game itself. [[#PS2|See below]] for Cyclonus's role in the game.}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Snow_Cat_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4]]
Snow Cat was among [[Bludgeon (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Bludgeon]]'s troops when they discovered the legendary [[Red Bucket]]. How he got there with skis, nobody knows. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}

===Precursor World===
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Snow Cat was a member of the [[White Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. He looked on alongside [[Icebird|a bestial Warrior]] and some of the planet's natives as his commander [[White Gallant Convoy]] and his retinue drove by their home on the [[White Planet]]. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English)|[[Luca Sandri]] (Italian), [[Enrique Suárez]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Stefan Godin]] (French)}}
[[File:Transformers PS2 Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
When a [[Mini-Con]] signal drew the Decepticons to Earth, Cyclonus was deployed in the [[Amazon (rainforest)|Amazon]] to find the signal's origin. The Autobots were not far behind, and once they reached the hilltop where the signal had originated, he revealed himself, declaring Earth to be Decepticon property before departing, leaving a [[Heavy Unit]] behind to deal with them.

After the defeat of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] in [[Antarctica]], the Autobots returned to the Amazon, venturing deeper into the jungle to an ancient temple. There, Cyclonus attacked again, tossing the Autobots all across the temple's surroundings and strafing them in copter mode. Eventually, the Autobots managed to deal him a finishing blow that sent him spiraling out of control in copter mode as his internal components exploded. {{storylink|Transformers (PS2)|Transformers}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Cyclonus-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Cyclonus Armada participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was first available as a reward to 2500 players in the third "Armada: Episode 1" mini events, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada Cyclonus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Craaaaaaazy air-taxi! (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:LOTM Sandstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Super-Con Class, [[2002]]/[[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Sandstorm'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MD-04'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Yuichiro Hira]] (Takara)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Super-Con (aka "Deluxe") toys, Cyclonus transforms into a Cybertronian flat-nosed assault helicopter. His primary [[gimmick]] is a trigger-activated gear assembly that runs through the length of the vehicle mode; pulling the trigger both spins the rotor blade and a gear system in the cockpit area. Attaching a compatible geared Mini-Con to the square frame on the underside of his cockpit (any [[Destruction Mini-Con Team#Toys|Destruction Mini-Con Team]], [[Adventure Mini-Con Team#Toys|Adventure Mini-Con Team]], or [[Refute (Armada)#Toys|Refute]] mold) allows the gear system to activate ''their'' gear-wheel gimmicks as well by pulling the trigger. On top of that, flipping up his cockpit reveals a unique attachment point for his included Mini-Con partner [[Crumplezone (Armada)#Toys|Crumplezone]] in his long-nosed "cockpit" form; once attached pulling to rotor trigger also makes Crumplezone's under-slung cannon move back and forth. That's ''three'' different action features from just one trigger!

: Cyclonus also has more conventional Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] gimmicks: plugging a Mini-Con into the [[5 mm post|hardpoints]] on either of his arms/wing-mounted weapon pods launches a spring-loaded missile, while attaching a Mini-Con to the plugs on either side of his legs will make a spring-loaded (non-firing) cannon pop up from his shins. His booster tail piece can be detached and slid into his right wrist sculpted twin cannons for a hand blaster but cannot do the same on his left arm. Additionally, his rotor blade is detachable and can be mounted onto any of his Powerlinx plugs, although this will not activate any gimmicks.

: The tips of his rotor blades differ in shape from those in the toy's original promotional images, which featured rounder, more cyclindrical edges.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legend of the Microns'' release of "Sandstorm" has some slight color differences from the [[Hasbro]] version, the most immediately-noticeable being a "separated" painted Decepticon sigil, and a much brighter white plastic.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Buzzsaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sandstorm & Destruction Micron''' (Multi-pack, [[December 26]], 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Sandstorm & Destruction'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-04'''
:*''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade

: Takara's "Sandstorm" was sold both as an individual and in a multi-pack with the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], whose gear-gimmicks were designed to function with Cyclonus's gearing system. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This multi-pack was also sold in South Korean markets by [[Sonokong]].

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[[File:Powerlinx Cyclonus toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Still Crazy In Spite Of All These Gears.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Powerlinx Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Super-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 27]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade

: Released in the seventh wave of ''Armada'' Super-Cons, this [[redeco]] of Cyclonus uses mostly bright green plastic, as well as dark grey and chocolate-brown. He retains all of his original gimmicks and still has [[Crumplezone (Armada)#Powerlinx|his Mini-Con partner]]. He may have been designed as something of a questionable [[homage]] to [[Springer (G1)|Springer]].<ref>[[Aaron Archer]], in an "Orson's World" post, once noted that if he had his way, he'd have named the toy as a new character called "Sprigger". We ''assume'' he actually meant "Springer"...</ref>

: This toy was not released as part of the normal ''Legends of the Microns'' series in Japan, but was straight-imported as a [[USA Edition]] exclusive to [[LaOX]] stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/PXCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Powerlinx Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy CyclonusPX TRUBonus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Powerlinx Cyclonus with Powerlinx Crumplezone''' (Super-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade

: In November of 2003, US [[Toys"R"Us]] stores had special bonus pack Super-Con toys, which came with a single bonus Mini-Con attached to the card over their sticker, for ''less'' than the price as a normal Super-Con during Toys"R"Us' post-Thanksgiving-day sale.

: Like Powerlinx [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#ArDxPx|Hot Shot]], Powerlinx Cyclonus came with one of the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] members: [[Dune Runner (Armada)#Toys|Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg#Toys|Iceberg]], or [[Ransack (Armada)#Toys|Ransack]].
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===''Built to Rule!''===
[[File:BTR-toy Cyclonus.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Let's make some crazy Energon!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron with Leader-1 / Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (2003)}}</ul>

: Part of the largest ''[[Built to Rule!]] Armada'' set, Cyclonus is based around a "Trans-Skeleton", a generic bodyplate that converts from robot to vehicle-mode base, with the individual robot and vehicle modes rebuilt around it. Cyclonus transforms as usual to a Cybertronic helicopter; his rotor blade spins, but not freely. He has a spot behind the rotor with a 2x2 "[[Powerlinx]]" peg-plate to mount any ''BTR'' or normal Mini-Con, though the grip on the latter is not terribly good. Cyclonus is the only non-Mini-Con ''Built to Rule!'' "figure" that does not have some kind of missile launcher.

: He came with a block-version of his Mini-Con partner [[Crumplezone (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Crumplezone]], as well as the larger [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Built to Rule!|Megatron]] with [[Leader-1 (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Leader-1]] model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/BTRCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on ''Built to Rule!'' Cyclonus at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:En-toy CyclonusArm.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|He borrowed Xemnas's zebra coat.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Combat Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Sandstorm'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''SD-03'''
:*''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade

: Cyclonus's and Demolishor's ''Armada'' toys (with their respective Mini-Cons) were [[redeco]]ed for the initial assortment of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]]'' line. It's quite possible that their new color palettes were chosen to fit with Takara's plans to characterise the new ''Energon'' Snow Cat and Demolishor toys as upgraded forms for these two; Cyclonus's Arctic camouflage is thematically in line with Snow Cat. In addition to the black-and-white paint applications for this camo, ''Energon'' Cyclonus retains all of the exact same paint applications from [[#Powerlinx|the previous Powerlinx release]].

: These toys were only released in America ''much'' later, towards the end of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' line as [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]s. These releases were identical apart from their packaging, which naturally sold them under their Western-market names.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on ''Energon'' KB Toys Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energon Snowcat toy.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Does not come with Frostbite :(]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Snow Cat''' (Combat Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Snowstorm'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''SD-10'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

:[[Snow Cat (Energon)|Snow Cat]] transforms into a ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|"Snow Cat" SAM half-track]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I loved 80s #GIJOE , #Snowjob and the snowcat were favorites. It was fun to homage a vehicle that I loved as a kid.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BvAvpGDnmFk/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=15}}</ref> cast in primarily white and light blue plastics, with clear and burgundy for accents. In vehicle mode, the front wheel-hubs and side-skirts can be lowered to form skis for the vehicle to travel on, while the sideskirt-skis fold down from his feet in robot mode to allow him to "ski". He has one non-functional Mini-Con port on his left arm, which is on a small swiveling panel that swaps to the right side in vehicle mode. This is one of the most frequently lost pieces for second-hand figures.

:He features twin spring-loaded missile launchers available to him in both modes; in robot mode, they end up as a back-mounted over-shoulder assembly. His missiles are cast in the same clear blue plastic as his windshield with the front ends painted gold. This makes them look ''awesome'' in flight. There are also two 5 mm post holes on each missile launcher. His big ol' belly features a [[Spark crystal|spark crystal]] as an attachment point for an [[Energon star|energon star]], which ends up on his front bumper in vehicle mode. Unusually for Transformers of this era, he has a visible cockpit interior with a partially frosted windshield and working windshield wiper, further homaging the ''G.I. Joe'' toy he was designed after.

:Snowcat's vehicle mode features no physical means of securing its back end together beyond the luck of friction in the waist swivel meant for transformation and against his stored feet, both of which are highly prone to failure. Due to this, simply picking him up in this mode is likely to result in the bottom half of the back end swinging out of place, especially if the skis are deployed. Although mistransforming the ski-based side panels diagonally in vehicle mode can offer some assistance to hold the vehicle mode together, it is by no means secure, and for obvious reasons is of no help in ski mode. Snowcat also does not include the ski poles seen in the cartoon, although in a pinch his missiles can be loosely held to simulate them. Snowcat's instructions also configure the folded-up skis mounted on his ankles onto the side of his shins rather than the back as they appear in the cartoon. While the back skis can be folded in back to be show-accurate, doing so drastically reduces the already-low range of motion in his knees due to obstruction. The skis do not secure regardless of where they are placed, and are highly prone to falling out of place, as are the front skis.

:''Super Link'' Snowstorm has only one color difference compared to the ''Energon'' Snow Cat figure; the treads, fists and upper arms are molded in a burgundy plastic, whereas the ''Energon'' release has them molded in brown plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Snowcat/snowcat.htm More information on Snow Cat at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.yojoe.com/archive/actfig/snowcat/ Additional information and comparison images at YoJoe.com]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy SnowCat.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|[http://www.yojoe.com/action/subteams/nightforce.shtml Night Force] Snow Cat?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe Class, [[2005]]/[[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: The ''Energon'' Snow Cat mold was redecoed in superdark blue and black with orange accents and released as a ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores in 2005, alongside a redeco of ''Energon'' [[Downshift (Energon)#Universe (2003)|Downshift]]. However, at the time KB was undergoing financial troubles, closing numerous stores across the United States, and it appears that the two toys did not make it to a great many of the stores that remained open. Many did make their way to Toy Liquidator outlets, a sub-company within KB mostly found in outlet malls. In 2006, the toys eventually made it to a wider distribution through the remaining KB stores.

: This Snow Cat's colors appear to be an [[homage]] to the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Night Force]]'' redeco subline, which has never featured the [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|''G.I. Joe'' Snow Cat]] toy!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Snowcat/snowcat.htm More information on ''Universe'' Snow Cat at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.yojoe.com/archive/actfig/snowcat/universesnowcat.shtml Additional information at YoJoe.com]''
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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:McdonaldsArmadaCyclonustoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Happy Meal toy, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Rotor

: Part of the [[McDonald's]] ''Armada'' promotion, this extremely simplified version of Cyclonus transforms into a long-nosed assault helicopter seemingly drawing from Crumplezone's cockpit configuration. Rolling his vehicle form forward spins his rotor prop, which launches into the air after picking up enough speed, a gimmick like that of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Rotor Force]] toys. With a prominent Powerlinx hardpoint and several 5mm ports, he could combine with the Happy Meal versions of [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Fast food promotions|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Armada)#McDonalds|Starscream]], and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] toys to form a "[[Mighty Vehicle]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/McCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on McDonald's Cyclonus at TFU.info]''
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Cyclonus Armada.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Sandstorm''' (2003)
**''Act'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A soft-plastic PVC figurine of Cyclonus was released in the tenth and final "Act" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. He is in a very odd tippie-toe pose, but his tail acts as a tripod to keep him upright. He was available in both full-color and pewter-finish versions, with one of each packed into every case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figurines.

: Act 10 is notable for using ''much'' softer plastic than previous waves, which can make it difficult to push connector pegs into their intended sockets. This can be exacerbated on the pewter versions as the pegs can sometimes end up with a layer of paint on them, which can also lead to sticking and tearing pegs when trying to move or remove parts. Lightly shaving the inside of the socket with a hobby knife is usually sufficient to solve the issue.

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==Notes==
* According to designer [[Aaron Archer]], Cyclonus (alongside Demolishor) was an early test for the Mini-Con play pattern, and he always thought of the characters as a pair.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Cyclonus was a early concept model for ways the mini cons could work. Him and Demolishor were early tests and that is why they naturally got paired up in the show. we always thought of them together|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzqRavnhlk/c/18025188925116526/r/18026310700117791/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=10}}</ref> His alt-mode was inspired by sea rescue helicopters, not unlike [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the [[live-action film series]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=His design was based off of sea-based rescue copters (similar to Movie Blackout), The toy has a lot of play value that future dlx items would lose. His #minicon gimmick was the best of all the deluxe figures. If i were to redesign him today, he would have a stronger body form. the toy is gangly. #kneecannons|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpFr7vgfCY/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=09|day=02}}</ref>
* According to the [[Transformers (Armada PS2)|''Armada'' PlayStation 2 game]] instruction booklet, Cyclonus's ''Armada'' body has the following statistics:

:Height: 19' 7" (17' 1" vehicle mode)
:Weight: 16,550 lbs
:Power: 1800 shaft horsepower
:Vehicle top speed: 190 mph

* In the cartoon, Cyclonus almost never had the right Mini-Con. In one episode, it is [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] that he uses, while in another episode, it is [[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]] (whom he refers to as Crumplezone). However, in "[[Swoop (episode)|Swoop]]", he is shown with Crumplezone in cockpit mode.
* In the game ''[[Transformers Armada: The Energon Within]]'', the "Decepticon Scout" units are based on Cyclonus's design.
* Snow Cat may have been originally intended as a separate character. [[Hasbro]] appears to have implied this is the case, saying that designing the toys before the show was completed led to "some characters not aligning together in the animation and toy expressions".<ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/August 2009: Answers]]</ref>
* Instead of missiles like his toy, the orange bits of Snow Cat's cannons in the cartoon are depicted as wind turbines.
* Kreon Snow Cat is made purely from existing ''Kre-O'' parts like other non-toy robot Kreons from the comics (especially in [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s writing period). He uses the [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] helmet (with extra paint applications to better resemble his original counterpart), a backpack piece with two cannons, and a set of skis and ski poles from the G.I. Joe [[Snow Job]] figure.
* Cyclonus made a few [[Easter egg]] cameo appearances in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. A Cybertronian based on his ''Armada'' Cyclonus form appears in [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]] and [[The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|''Optimus Prime'' #20]] while the former issue also contains a separate Cybertronian based on his ''Energon'' Snow Cat form.
* According to Aaron Archer at a TFcon Toronto Panel, the name "Cop-Tur" would have been considered for Cyclonus had his name not been available for trademark.<ref>[https://youtu.be/-eb7DrK1KqQ How To Name a Transformer - Toy Trademarks with Designer Aaron Archer]</ref>

===Foreign names===
====Cyclonus====
*''Japanese:'' '''Sandstorm''' (サンドストーム ''Sandosutōmu''), '''Cyclonus''' (サイクロナス ''Saikuronasu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Ciklonusz''' (''Armada''), '''Ciklon''' (''Energon'', "Cyclone")
*''Korean:'' '''Sandstorm''' (샌드스톰 ''Saendeuseutom'')
*''Polish:'' '''Cyklotron'''
*''Russian:'' '''Ciklon''' (Циклон, "Cyclone")

====Snow Cat====
*''Japanese:'' '''Snowstorm''' (スノーストーム ''Sunōsutōmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Hósapka''' ("Snow Cap")
*''Russian:'' '''Snegohod''' (Снегоход, "Snowmobile")

==Gallery==
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File:GHC Cyclonus Sandstorm.jpg
File:Cyclonus-AR-DVD.jpg
File:Snow Cat-Energon-Hasbro-card.jpg
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Built to Rule!]]
[[Category:Cloud Decepticons]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:White Order]]

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Targetmaster (technology)

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{{disambig3|Targetmaster}}
[[File:Desertislandofspace-targetmaster-rollcall.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cambot! GPC! Tom Servo! Croooooow!]]
The '''Targetmasters''' are a subset of Transformers [[Binary bonding|binary-bonded]] to smaller partners, who transform into their weapons. The partner is often an organic life form that has been bio-engineered to be partly mechanical, or wears a suit of armor that transforms around them to become the weapon.

The Targetmasters benefit from being able to take two minds into battle. A Targetmaster possesses a living weapon that is capable of making its own tactical decisions and target priorities. The advantage is similar to that of having a dedicated gunner aboard an aircraft or tank.

The Targetmaster process is often seen to follow shortly after development of the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process. The earliest known Targetmasters were among the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s involved in the war on [[Nebulos]], and were paired with a bio-engineered [[Nebulan]] humanoid which wore a transforming exosuit. Later Targetmasters included virtually any Transformer specifically partnered with another being that becomes their weapon, not limited to Nebulans or organics. The term has been applied to the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] team<ref>[[Hasbro]]'s 1988 toy [[catalog]]</ref> and several [[Action Master]] pairings.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''</ref>

Some Transformers, known as '''Double-Targetmasters''', are bonded with two smaller partners who can form individual weapons or combine with one another to form a 'double weapon', with the power of whichever weapon forms the 'barrel' boosted by the other.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:BrothersinArmor-Targetmasters.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Mouseketeer Roll Call! Cubby! Bobby! Gregor! Jimmy! Darlene! Annette!]]

The first Targetmasters were a group of six Autobots under the command of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Having traveled to the planet Nebulos in search of peace, this group surrendered their weapons to the natives to prove their peaceful intentions. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

''Nebulon minds were duplicated and installed into transformable Nebulon-sized robots, creating the Targetmasters.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|This depiction of Targetmasters as robots with duplicated Nebulon minds and not actual Nebulons is unique to this story.}}

Some time later, [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]] and his Decepticon Headmaster partner [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] had discredited the Autobots, turned public opinion against them, and driven them into retreat. A group of six Nebulan dissidents undertook a great risk to join the Autobots, allowing themselves to be bio-engineered into replacement weapons for the six unarmed Autobots. Fugitives from the government, the Autobot Targetmasters adopted the code names [[Haywire (Targetmaster)|Haywire]], [[Peacemaker]], [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]], [[Recoil (G1)|Recoil]], [[Firebolt (G1)|Sparks]], and [[Spoilsport]].

The Autobot Targetmasters' first trial by combat came at the [[Nursery (Nebulos)|Nursery]], a horticultural research facility that was under threat by Zarak's Decepticons. The newly minted Targetmasters engaged Scorponok and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] in a battle for the Nursery, but retreated as the facility was being destroyed by the battle, regardless of who was winning.

[[Vorath]] was soon able to duplicate the Autobots' experiment, creating a group of five Decepticon Targetmasters: [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]], [[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]], [[Fracas]], [[Aimless]], and [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]], though they weren't quite a match for the Autobot Headmasters. All of the Targetmasters left Nebulos soon after, as the Autobots retreated to spare Nebulos further warfare, and the Decepticons pursued. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Nightstickwreckinghavoc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

''At some point before leaving Nebulos, the Decepticons captured [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]], [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]], and [[Pointblank]] and took them back to their [[Fortress of Despair]], apparently because they couldn't perfect the Targetmaster process. After a brief skirmish with the Autobot Headmasters, they retreated and let the Autobots follow them...directly into a trap! It was not creating Targetmasters that Scorponok was struggling with, but Headmasters. Although [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] was able to release the Autobot Targetmasters, and with their partners [[Peacemaker]], [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]], and [[Spoilsport]] they pretty much won the battle, Scorponok was able to escape with a captive [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] to study.'' {{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

[[File:Nightstickcrushed.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]

After arriving on [[Earth]], the Autobot Targetmasters subsequently went on a mission to rescue the human [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] from the Decepticons. They were repulsed from the Decepticons' [[Club Con|island base]] by a phalanx of hidden weapons. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}}

''Having left Scorponok's forces, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] attempted to force their former leader [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to hand over his [[time-jump trigger device]], backed up by their Targetmaster partners. When the meeting was interrupted by the [[Wreckers]] and battle ensued, Springer attempted to relieve Cyclonus of [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]] but was taken aback when the gun transformed and ran away from him.'' {{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}

''Nightstick would not prove to be nearly so fortunate when Cyclonus and Scourge attempted to forge an alliance with the current [[Decepticon leader]] [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. When negotiations went badly, Shockwave sent a [[Straxus (G1)|clone]] of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to kill Cyclonus and crush his gun.'' {{storylink|Dry Run!}}

''[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], along with [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] and [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], led an attack on an Autobot [[Ark shuttlecraft|shuttle]] to retrieve Scorponok's head from Highbrow, but once he had been reassembled they were spirited away to [[Limbo]] to make way for [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] from the future. Meanwhile, Scourge and [[Fracas]] were fighting alongside Galvatron and the Megatron clone against the Wreckers and [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhems]]. Ultimately the present-day Targetmasters reappeared when Soundwave returned his troops to their own time, but Cyclonus and Scourge vanished into the [[time rift]].'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

Additional Targetmasters may or may not have been created as the war went on. [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] were both seen using weapons resembling their Targetmaster partners, but their individual circumstances do not seem to easily allow for them to have been on Nebulos to acquire Targetmaster partners. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

Recoil was among the weapons surrendered by the Autobots to the Decepticons as part of preparation for an alliance against [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|Surrender!}}
{{--}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
[[File:Targetmaster-nomore.jpg|thumb|Hot Rod is no longer a Targetmaster as he mourns Firebolt's death.]]
In the year [[2007]], Autobot leader [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] reminisced about the war; on Nebulos where he first teamed up with his Targetmaster partner [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] and later, on Earth, when Firebolt died under unspecified circumstances. {{storylink|Headhunt}}

====Earthforce====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] noted the double-paired Targetmasters known as Double-Targetmasters among his list of complaints about how complicated things had gotten in his absence. {{storylink|Starting Over!}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Targetmasters.jpg|left|thumb|Here's me, and here's my gun!]]
The creation of Targetmasters and [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], in this continuity, started with an initial idea of Brainstorm's that Autobots should use [[human]] partners while driving to help with steering and speed, this idea was confirmed when a race between [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] was won not by Blurr's speed, but by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]'s help in driving Hot Rod. [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], however, was very sceptical about this idea.

After a large scale Decepticon attack, several Autobots, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]], and Daniel crash-landed on [[Nebulos]]; where the Autobots were taken captive by the inhabitants. After a Decepticon attack in which Daniel Witwicky was injured and put on life support, several Autobots were kidnapped by Decepticons.

The Nebulan warriors explained their situation with the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] to the Autobots, and why they didn't trust them at first, and came to an agreement. Using Brainstorm's idea, they would use their and Daniel's minds with the Autobots' bodies to be powerful enough to defeat the Hive and save the others. Thus were born the Headmasters. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

Once the Headmasters got to know their partners, they set off to rescue the five captured captured Autobots. After some torture, Hot Rod, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], Blurr, [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]], and [[Pointblank]] were all saved by the Headmasters.

After witnessing the power of secondary operators, the Decepticons and other Autobots saw the logic in having some of their own.

The defeated Decepticons were captured by the hive and taken to their underground base of operations. [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]], the leader of the hive gave the Decepticons an opportunity to become powerful like the Autobot Headmasters at the literal cost of their heads. [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] agreed to let the Nebulans make Headmasters only out of the Decepticons there with beast modes, they however would only let the organic beings into their weapons. So [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]], [[Apeface]], [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]], [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]], and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] were turned into Headmasters, [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]], [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], Scourge, and Cyclonus had their weapons modified so that hive members could fit into and transform into them.

[[File:Cyclonus tm.jpg|thumb|*ptew ptew*]]
[[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]], meanwhile had found a city and told the news to the other Autobots, damaging himself in the process. The Nebulans fixed him and believed the city he talked about to be the hive's old base from before they moved underground. The Decepticons, now with their Nebulan partners, attacked the Autobots again. Brainstorm was mad that the Decepticons stole his idea, the Head and Targetmasters and the Decepticons overwhelmed the Autobots and stole the key to the plasma energy chamber from them before the hive convinced the Decepticons to go back to Zarak to await orders.

Brainstorm, to even the odds, showed his fellow Autobots scans of [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]], showing how the Decepticons modified their guns and used the Nebulan tech to modify the non-Headmaster Autobot's guns and have Nebulan partners inside them. Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Crosshairs, Pointblank, and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]'s guns were modified and became the Autobot Targetmasters.

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] then showed up on Nebulos and was introduced to the Autobot's Headmaster and Targetmaster partners. He was also informed that the Decepticons also had access to the same technology and the key to the plasma energy chamber. The Autobots went to the Decepticons to fight but they and their Nebulan partners had nearly completed their project. The Decepticons engaged the Autobots in combat but were surprised to see that the Autobots now had Targetmaster partners too.

The Autobots, however, were much more surprised to see that Zarak had created something big using the same Headmaster technology both factions had: [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
[[File:Tf headmaster 29 pointblank target on.jpg|thumb|left|FIRE IN THE HOLE!]]
Targetmaster partners hailed from the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], but unlike the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], they were partnered with a regular Transformer as opposed to a [[Transtector]]. This fusion came about in a blast which bonded a group of refugees from Master to the a group of Autobot soldiers, as well as a group of Decepticon marauders, who were terrorizing the refugees in the first place. Targetmasters took the place of their larger partner's entire hand instead of being held by it.

The Targetmasters spoke in a series of electronic beeps that only their bonded partner could understand, instead of speaking normally like their Headmaster brethren.

{{stub|[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'']] from [[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)|Ep 37]] onwards, [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'']] "Targetmaster Chapter" (issues [[Targetmaster Chapter Prologue|45]] through [[Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|53]]) more probably.}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
{{stub|[[The Headmasters issue 7|''The Headmasters'' issue 7]], [[Transformers: The Headmasters (story page)|''Headmasters'' story pages]].}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{wingsnote}}
[[Tornado]] was a Targetmaster, usually wielded by his [[Squadron X]] leader [[Macabre]] and later [[Ferak]]. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur|Torando - Decepticon Saboteur, 2014/06/10}}

Following the [[Great Transformation]], [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]] found herself stationed at [[New Polyhex]], where she became a star pupil while training under the ancient and enigmatic Target Masters before being recruited into the [[Cybertronian Knight]]s. {{storylink|Flareup (G1)#BotCon2014|BotCon 2014 Knight Flareup profile card}}

===3H comics===
[[Chro]] was a Targetmaster. {{Storylink|Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek BotCon bio}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
The Targetmaster process was developed eons ago on Cybertron, as a process to forge a warrior and his weapon into a cohesive fighting team. The two are linked on a mental and physical level, allowing them to draw energy from each other and multitask with extreme efficiency. Targetmaster weapons cannot be wielded by another being without their consent unless they are somehow incapacitated in their weapon configuration. Severe injury or death of one partner can have a profound physical and emotional impact on the other.

The Targetmaster process was further expanded upon on the planet Nebulon. This would allow organic humanoids, not just mechanoids, to function as weapons when adorned with removable armor. The strength and endurance of these modified beings were greatly enhanced, though their appearance does not change. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}}

[[Action Master]] partners that transformed into firearms were Targetmasters. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}

Those Targetmasters included:
{{collist|3|
*[[Catgut]]
*[[Gatoraider]]
*[[Glitch (G1)|Glitch]]
*[[Lionizer (G1)|Lionizer]]
*[[Push-Button]]
*[[Razor-Sharp]]
*[[Sights (G1)|Sights]]
*[[Top-Heavy]]
}}

===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
[[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]] and [[Break]] were Targetmasters due to their handheld weapon modes. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}}

===Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
[[File:Crosshairs SG.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
In this reverse universe, the Targetmasters take a much more active role in battle: they can take all motor control over the limb of whoever is holding them. The small partners are [[Micromaster]]s with three modes: robot, vehicle, and weapon.

[[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] devised a plan to keep the Decepticons stranded on Cybertron while the Autobots fled to Earth. To execute this plan, he, [[Scoop (SG)|Scoop]], and [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]] took Targetmaster partners. [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]] was easily able to take down Megatron, but the Decepticon Micromasters were able to thwart the entire group of Targetmasters, allowing Megatron to free himself. {{storylink|Do Over}}

The Targetmasters in this universe included:
{{collist|2|
*[[Holepunch (SG)|Holepunch]]
*[[Krunix (SG)|Krunix]]
*[[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]]
*[[Pinpointer (SG)|Pinpointer]]
}}

===''TransTech''===
After a bad experience with "colonists" from the [[Aurex]] Cluster, Nebulos made their atmosphere poisonous to Cybertronian life. In order to safely go undercover on this world, [[Vector Prime]] was binary bonded with [[Safeguard (TransTech)|Safeguard]], a friendly native. In addition to processing Vector Prime's fuel, he could also become a handheld weapon, making him a Target/Powermaster. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/11/01}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Targetmaster technology was first created in the 21st century, by the Nebulans [[Teslor]] and [[Arcana]], as an enhancement to the already-existing Headmaster technology. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} The process involved the subjects mingling their sparks, granting both a dramatic boost in power, such as being able to shoot down ships from orbit. {{storylink|Trigger Warnings}} The technology gave the Autobots a temporary advantage in the war for Nebulos, until [[Fracas]] and [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]] defected to the Decepticons, taking the Targetmaster process with them.

When the war spread to the planet [[Master (planet)|Rebirth]], the [[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]] scientist [[Nucleon (TR)|Nucleon]] adapted the process to work with Cyberdroid physiology. Along with the Powermaster and Headmaster technology, it was used to create the [[Triple-Threat Master]] technology as well. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

Towards the end of the war, the mad Decepticon [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] found out the Targetmasters' ability to draw power from their wielder's Sparks could be amplified, and took the ability to its conclusion: being able to draw the life out of a Cybertronian just being near them. Terrified by this discovery, the Autobots and Decepticons arranged for the Targetmasters, organic and Cybertronian alike, to be granted exile when the war ended. However, this was a ruse, and both sides arranged for the mass murder of all Targetmasters to prevent their powers being used ever again. The systematic eradication was later dubbed the "[[Targetmaster Extirpation]]". However, a few Targetmasters did survive, and went into hiding on a Cybertron now utterly hostile to their kind.

In the 24th century, one of the last Targetmasters, [[Twirl (G1)|Twirl]], was killed by [[Overrun]] when she considered outing herself. This sequence of events led to Overrun himself dying to prevent anyone else getting their hands on him. {{storylink|Trigger Warnings}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Targetmaster technology was first invented by the Decepticons during the war for Nebulos. These powerful binary-bonded weapons possessed the ability to draw extra power directly from the [[spark]]s of their wielders and dramatically increase their firepower. They would go on to become the most common form of Bonded Master, and the technology has found applications among all kinds of Transformers, including larger [[combiner]]s. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
====Targetmasters (1987)====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="99%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Autobot Targetmasters'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] with [[Haywire (Targetmaster)|Haywire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] with [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] with [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-a1|[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] with [[Recoil (G1)|Recoil]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Pointblank]] with [[Peacemaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] with [[Spoilsport]]}}
|
|[[File:G1-toy Crosshairs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Crosshairs]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
The Autobot Targetmasters were sold boxed with their Targetmaster partners, and consisted of three all-new molds alongside slightly retooled versions of Hot Rod, Kup, and Blurr from the previous year's assortment. The three older molds featured enlarged fist holes, allowing them to hold their new weapons. Both old and new molds transform into futuristic/Cybertronian ground vehicles. All six can mount their Targetmaster weapon on their roof or hood while in vehicle mode.
|}

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="99%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Decepticon Targetmasters'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] with [[Aimless]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] with [[Fracas]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-d1|[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] with [[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] with [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]}}
|
|[[File:G1-toy Misfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Misfire]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
Similar to their Autobot counterparts, the Decepticon Targetmasters feature three new jet molds alongside retooled versions of Cyclonus and Scourge with enlarged fist holes. All five transform into futuristic/Cybertronian aircraft. Their weapons can be mounted on top of them in jet form. The three newer molds were also sold in 1988.
|}

{{anchor|JapaneseTargetmasters}}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="99%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Japanese-original Targetmasters'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Stepper ([[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]) with [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nebulon]] (Nightstick)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Artfire]] with [[Nightstick (Headmasters)|Nightstick]]}}
|
|[[File:G1-toy Stepper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|Stepper]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
Artfire and Ricochet are [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]ings of the original toys for [[Inferno (G1)#Toys|Inferno]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Jazz]], respectively. They each come with the Targetmaster partner molds that were used as Fracas and Nightstick in the US.
|}

====Targetmasters (1988)====
{{anchor|doubletargetmasters}}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="99%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Autobot Targetmasters'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]] with [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] with [[Boomer]] and [[Ricochet (G1)|Ricochet]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] with [[Holepunch (G1)|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Targetmaster)|Tracer]]}}
|
|[[File:G1-toy Landfill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Landfill, now with Nebulan-on-Nebulan action!]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
Often referred to as the "small Targetmasters" to distinguish them from the larger 1987 releases, these toys were sold carded. Each toy includes two smaller Targetmaster partners, each of which can form a gun or combine as a larger gun. The two guns can also mount on the robot's vehicle form. The three Autobots share a construction vehicle theme. These toys were never released in Japan.
|}

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="99%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Decepticon Targetmasters'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] with [[Sunbeam (G1)|Sunbeam]] and [[Zigzag]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Quake (G1)|Quake]] with [[Tiptop]] and [[Heater]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] with [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]]}}
|
|[[File:G1-toy Quake.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Quake]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
The Decepticon "small Targetmasters" were sold carded with two Targetmaster partners each. Like the 1988 Autobots, these partners can form independent or combined weapons, and mount on their partner Transformers' vehicle forms or be wielded by them in robot mode. The three Transformers all turn into military vehicles. These toys were never released in Japan.
|}

{{anchor|seacons}}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="99%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Seacons'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nautilator]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skalor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]]}}
|
|[[File:Nautilatorg1toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nautilator]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
The Seacons, marketed as "Targetmaster Seacons",<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__goRbwv7KY&list=PLo0_Is3Ewg7pHFLB7t5-pK-9Q2kwmJD9Q&index=60&ab_channel=walruslaw ''The Transformers'' Seacon commercial on YouTube.]</ref> are a [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]-style combiner team, with [[Snaptrap (G1)|a large leader toy]] who forms the torso of a larger robot, with four smaller toys plugging in to form the limbs. The team was given an additional fifth small toy, however. All five small toys have a "weapon" mode—essentially their creature mode with a gun barrel attached—allowing any of them to be used by the combined robot as a Targetmaster weapon. Each small toy could also form a free-standing gun by attaching to a small stand included with the toy.
|}

===''Universe'' (2008)===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Challenge At Cybertron" three-pack ([[Galvatron (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Cyclonus]] w/ [[Nightstick (G1)#ChallengeAtCybertron|Nightstick]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#ChallengeAtCybertron|Rodimus]])}}
|
|[[File:UniverseCyclonusCorrected.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Cyclonus]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
A re-imagining of their original designs, giving Nightstick unprecedented (for the time) articulation for a Targetmaster. In various of Hasbro's Asian markets, a three-pack named "Challenge at Cybertron" was also released that features redecos of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Rodimus]] as well as ''Universe'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Galvatron]] and Cyclonus, with the latter again coming with a redecoed Nightstick.
|}

===''Gentei! Gentei!''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] with [[Rocketbot]]}}
|
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
[[Redeco]] of the ''Universe'' Cyclonus and Nightstick mold.
|}

===''United''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#United 2|Stepper]] (w/ [[Nebulon (Headmasters)#United 2|Nebulon]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Artfire#United 2|Artfire]] (w/ [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#United|Nightstick]] and [[Sparks#Toys|Sparks]])}}
|[[File:Unitedtoy-Artfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Artfire]]
</ul>
|}

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Targetmaster Microns'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#United 2|Fracas]] (2010)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Haywire (Targetmaster)#United|Haywire]] (2010)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recoil (G1)#United|Recoil]] (2011)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Spoilsport#United|Spoilsport]] (2011)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Caliburst (G1)#United|Caliburst]] (2011)}}
|
[[File:United-toy Recoil.jpg|Recoil|thumb|upright=1.66]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
The ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mini-Con]] molds were released as "Targetmaster Microns" as [[campaign item]]s in the Japanese toyline ''[[Transformers United]]''.<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/event/micron_01.html ''Transformers United'' official site]</ref> Stepper and Artfire came with a redeco of ''Universe'' Nightstick as their respective partners, but Artfire also came with "Sparks", effectively another Nightstick but in the style of the other ''Power Core Combiners'' redecoes inspired by the ''United'' manga.
|}

===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
{{main|Arms Micron}}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Arms Microns'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Aimless#Transformers (campaign item)|Aimless]] (2011)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Peacemaker#Transformers (campaign item)|Autobot Peaceman]] (2011)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blowpipe (G1)#Transformers (campaign item)|Blowpipe]] (2011)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (campaign item)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]] (2012)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Firebolt (G1)#Preorder|Autobot Firebolt]] (2012)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Vector Oracle#Transformers (campaign item)|Vector Oracle]] (2012)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Pinpointer (G1)#Transformers (campaign item)|Autobot Pinpointer]] (2012)}}
|
[[File:Prime-toy Aimless.jpg|Aimless|thumb|upright=1.66]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
The Takara redecoes of the ''Power Core Combiner'' Mini-Con molds continued in exactly the same vein, just dropping the ''United'' branding, rounding out the full set of the original Targetmaster partner characters. Though technically sold as [[Arms Micron]]s, the relevant releases are listed here for convenience.
|}

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|"Battle in Space" (G1 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Rodimus]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Nightstick]])}}
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (with [[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Offshoot]])}}
|
|[[File:Masterpiecetoy-Offshoot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Offshoot]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
The North American release of Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] came with a "Limited Edition" Targetmaster partner named [[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Offshoot]]. Additionally, a two-pack named "Battle in Space" was released that features redecos of ''Universe'' Rodimus and Cyclonus very similar to the Asian-exclusive "Challenge at Cybertron" three-pack, with Cyclonus once again including a redecoed version of Nightstick.
|}

===''Masterpiece''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (w/ [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#Masterpiece|Nightstick]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP-40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] (w/ [[Firebolt (G1)#Masterpiece|Firebolt]])}}
|[[File:Masterpiece MP-37 Artfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|Artfire]]
</ul>
|}
Following the creation of a new-mold Nightstick to accompany Artfire, the "Offshoot" mold released exclusively with Hasbro's release of Rodimus Prime was redecoed to accompany a version of the later ''Masterpiece'' Hot Rod toy.

===''Generations''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Scoop (G1)#Generations|Autobot Scoop]] (w/ [[Holepunch (G1)#Generations|Holepunch]] & [[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]])}}
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|[[File:Scoop-deluxe-generations.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Scoop]]
</ul>
|}

===''Combiner Wars''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#Combiner Wars|TFSS Spinister]] (w/ [[Hairsplitter#Combiner Wars|Shrute]] & [[Singe#Combiner Wars|Singe]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Needlenose (G1)#Generations|TFSS Needlenose]] (w/ [[Sunbeam (G1)#Combiner Wars|Sunbeam]] & [[Zigzag#Combiner Wars|Zputty]])}}
</ul>
|}
Redecos of ''Generations'' Scoop's Targetmaster partners. Shrute and Zputty are redecos of Holepunch while Singe and Sunbeam are redecos of Caliburst.
{{--}}

===''Adventure''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Roadblock (RID)|Roadblock]] (w/ [[Targetmaster (RID)|Targetmaster]])}}
</ul>
|}
A redeco of ''Generations'' Scoop that comes with a redeco of Caliburst (but not Holepunch), literally named "Targetmaster".
{{--}}

===''Legends''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Legends|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] (w/ [[Firebolt (G1)#Legends|Firebolt]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Kup (G1)/toys#Legends|Targetmaster Cher]] (w/ [[Recoil (G1)#Legends|Recoil]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Triggerhappy (G1)#Legends|Targetmaster Triggerhappy]] (w/ [[Blowpipe (G1)#Legends|Blowpipe]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Doublecross#Legends|Targetmaster Doublecross]] (w/ [[Haywire (Targetmaster)#Legends|Haywire]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Misfire (G1)#Legends|Targetmaster Misfire]] (w/ [[Aimless#Legends|Aimless]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
{{Bp-d1|[[Slugslinger (G1)#Legends|Targetmaster Slugslinger]] (w/ [[Caliburst (G1)#Legends|Caliburst]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#LG62|Targetmaster Windblade]] (w/ [[Pinpointer (G1)#Legends|Pointech]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Topspin (G1)#Legends|Targetmaster Topspin]] (w/ [[Peacemaker#Legends|Peaceman]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Twin Twist (G1)#Legends|Targetmaster Twin Twist]] (w/ [[Spoilsport#Legends|Spoil]])}}
|[[File:TF-LG-45-Targetmaster-Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hot Rodimus]]
|-
|width="100%" valign="top" colspan=8|
</ul>
Nine figures came with newly molded Targetmaster accessories exclusive for the toyline, updating all of the first wave of Targetmaster characters except Fracas and Nightstick.
|}
{{--}}

===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFCS-Battle-Master-Blowpipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Blowpipe]]
{{main|Battle Master}}
The small Battle Master 'bots introduced within the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline are a clear progression of the Targetmaster gimmick; consisting of either modernisations of classic Targetmasters or original figures converting into melee weapons or shields. Unfortunately, only two base molds were used to create the majority of Targetmaster updates ([[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]] and [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]]/[[Aimless#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]], based specifically on their above ''Legends'' figures), making most of the gun-themed Battle Masters rather homogenous-looking.
{{--}}

===''Legacy''===
''Legacy'' Targetmasters more faithfully replicate their original Generation 1 designs than the previous Battle Masters, but also the Generation 1 toys' lack of articulation, owed to sharing the Deluxe price point with their larger partners.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Pointblank#Legacy|Autobot Pointblank]] (w/ [[Peacemaker#Legacy|Peacemaker]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Needlenose (G1)#Legacy|Needlenose]] (w/ [[Sunbeam (G1)#Legacy|Sunbeam]] & [[Zigzag#Legacy|Zigzag]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Windsweeper#Legacy|Windsweeper]] (w/ [[Ozone]] & [[Cleansweep]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Quake (G1)#Legacy|Quake]] (w/ [[Tiptop#Legacy|Tiptop]] & [[Heater#Legacy|Heater]])}}
|[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Pointblank.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Pointblank]]
</ul>
|}
{{-}}

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'']] [[Spinister (G1)#Age of the Primes|Spinister]] comes with his Targetmasters, Hairsplitter and Singe, which are both repainted from ''Legacy'' Needlenose's targetmasters. (See above). He was packaged with Topspin (who has his Headmaster [[Freezeout (TR)#Age of the Primes|Freezeout]]) as part of the ''Wreck 'n Doom'' collection. Sureshot also made his debut as a modern, ''Generations''-styled figure. [[Slugslinger (G1)#Age of the Primes|Slugslinger]] received a redeco based on his coloration in "[[The Rebirth]]", though he wasn't released alongside a dedicated Targetmaster partner (he's still compatible with ''Siege'' [[Caliburst (G1)#Age of the Primes|Caliburst]]).

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#Age of the Primes|Spinister]] (w/ [[Hairsplitter#Age of the Primes|Hairsplitter]] & [[Singe#Age of the Primes|Singe]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sureshot (G1)#Age of the Primes|Targetmaster Sureshot]] (w/ [[Spoilsport#Age of the Primes|Spoilsport]])}}
|[[File:AOTP Deluxe Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Spinister]]
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Targetmaster''' (ターゲットマスター ''Tāgettomasutā'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Célmester''' ("Targetmaster")
*''Russian:'' '''Vlastooruzhets''' (Властооружец, "Powergunner")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
*[[Arms Micron]]
*[[Battle Master]]

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising subgroups]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising technology]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 technology]]
[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:The Headmasters subgroups]]
[[Category:The Headmasters technology]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass subgroups]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass technology]]
[[Category:Targetmasters| ]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game technology]]
[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]
[[Category:Wings Universe technology]]

Star of the Dark God, Part One

2026-05-13T08:30:57Z

Doomdorm64: /* Featured characters */

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|title="Star of the Dark God, Part One"
|japanese=邪神の星前編
|romaji=Jashin no Hoshi Zenpen
|publisher=[[TakaraTomy]]
|story by=
|art by=
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|date=[[2026]] [[May 13]]
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Galaxy Force]]'' cartoon continuity
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|chronology=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon timeline#100,000+ years from now|The End]] ([[G1 World]]), [[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline#After the completion of the space bridge initiative|Some time after 2021]] ([[Galaxy Force World]])
}}

'''To resurrect his universe, Shockwave brings back Unicron.'''

==Synopsis==

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|
|c1=
*[[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] (6)
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (15)
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] (17)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (20)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (25)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (32)
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] (33)
*[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]] (37)
*[[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] (41)
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (42)

|c2=
*[[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] (14)
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] (16)
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] (18)
*[[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] (19)
*[[Wasp]] (21)
*[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] (22)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (23)
*[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] (24)
*[[Shockblast|Shockwave]] (27)
*[[Nemesis Star Convoy]] (31)
*[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] (34)
*[[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]] (40)

|h3=[[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]|c3=
*[[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (28)
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (29)
*[[Drag Strip (G1)|Dragstrip]] (30)
*[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (35)
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (36)

|c4=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (3)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (4)
*[[Primus]] (5)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (7)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (8)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (9)
*[[Backtrack (Armada)|Backtrack]] (10)
*[[Spiral]] (11)
*[[Blades (Cybertron)|Blades]] (12)
*[[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] (13)
*[[Unicron]] (26)
*[[Pit Transformer]] (38)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
===Transformers references===
*''Galaxy Force'' Primus speaking as a head on the wall probably owes something to the [[:File:PrimusG1.jpg|iconic introduction]] of Marvel Primus in "[[Yesterday's Heroes!]]".

===Real-world references===
===Other notes===

==References==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_nl/nl-03-web-comic "Star of the Dark God, Part One" at the TakaraTomy ''New Legends'' website]

[[Category:End of G1 Universe issues]]
[[Category:New Legends issues]]

Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2026-05-13T08:22:35Z

Doomdorm64: /* Post-Energon releases */

{{nav-energon}}

[[File:Crosssell-energon1.jpg|right|400px|thumb|[[Multilingual packaging|Tri-lingual packaging]], kids! Remember, it's how everything will be by 2005!]]

'''''Transformers: Energon''''' followed up on the highly-successful ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline, continuing its universe and carrying over a number of its popular characters in new forms. Set roughly ten years after the previous series, ''Energon'' brought in new sub-factions, new faces and new modes of play.

The line also fell on the 20th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, which led to many toys and characters being more overt [[homage]]s to major characters from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] than past series produced. These homages did have a tendency to get garbled, though, due to different names or significantly altered characterization.

Unfortunately, the line, while moderately successful, didn't exactly light a fire under the brand the way ''Armada'' or ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' had prior. A glut of early product, availability issues with later product, a less-than-cohesive play theme, and a poorly-received [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|advertising cartoon]] proved to be stumbling blocks, and Hasbro began to re-think how to take the line forward from there.

{{TOCclear}}

==Overview==
[[File:En-toy Strongarm.jpg|thumb|250px|Energon Class Strongarm]]
While ''Energon'' does have an overarching theme of "combination" ("[[energon]]" is oddly more of a minor feature in the line), it's not anywhere as clean-cut and uniform in actual execution as ''Armada''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Mini-Con]] theme (or the [[Cyber Key]]s of the follow-up series ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''). There are multiple types of combination going on, split up between the price points and factions, which can be a bit confusing at first. Though virtually every new-mold toy featured Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]]-compatible points for that form of combination (but did not activate any gimmicks), Mini-Cons were significantly scaled back in ''Energon''.

[[File:En-toy SuperionMaximus.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Superion Maximus, the combined form of the [[Air Team]].]]
At the smallest price-point, the [[Omnicon]]s and [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s augment the larger toys with reconfigurable weapons, while the Mini-Cons sold at the same price are both combiner teams (one forming a weapon for larger toys). The "Combat Class" (aka Deluxe) and Mega Class Autobots can combine with each other to form two-bot [[combiner|gestalt]]s, each bot having both an "upper body" and "lower body" configuration (also referred to as "shirt" and "pants" by parts of the [[fandom]]) that could be combined with any other. The larger Autobot toys, however, mostly combine with their own accessories (dubbed "Brute Modes") in ways that do not allow for cross-compatibility outside of same-mold [[redeco]]s. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Leader-Class Optimus Prime]] could also combine with two other larger Autobot toys, but again these combinations are quite specific and do not allow for real mix-and-match play.

Aside from the Mini-Con compatibility, the Decepticons were left out of the combination game (until the very tail-end of the line, at least), instead having "Hyper Modes" with built-in weapons that could be swung into attack position.

At the very back end of the series, five-robot "[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]"-like combiners were released, three teams of four "Energon" (Basic) Class figures with a Combat-Class torso. Unfortunately, in order to make up for the mold-reuse that allowed for three teams to exist (each limb-mold was used twice per team), the teams were split up across waves, and the [[tail-ender]] phenomenon left many fans wondering if they would actually be able to complete these long-awaited sets.

As the line premiered riding the popularity boom from ''Armada'' and retailers were eager for more product, stores ended up ''massively'' over-ordering early ''Energon'' product, leading to extreme [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarming]] for the first two waves. The situation was so severe, Hasbro removed much of the older product from stores' inventory to get "The Powerlinx Battles" [[subline imprint|subline]] to shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. Much of this early stock would reappear on store shelves in "buy one get one" bonus buys in ''very'' large numbers.
{{-}}{{anchor|Hasbro}}

==Hasbro ''Energon'' toyline==
[[File:Thepowerlinxbattles logo.jpg|right|upright=1]]
As ''Transformers'' was still riding high on demand from ''Armada'', the early Hasbro line was filled out with several [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed ''Armada'' toys. This series also had a lot of ".5" revision waves, where new toys were added to the cases in mid-run, sometimes resulting in short-run figures if the new toy or the replaced one didn't carry over into future waves.

{{note|Multiple figures in the ''Energon'' toyline were sold in both the standard and ''The Powerlinx Battles'' packaging. All of the cases where a figure was released in both packaging variants are marked with an asterisk below. Full waves under the banner are marked with '''TPB'''.}}

===General retail===
====Energon Class====
The Basic-sized [[Omnicon]]s and [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s came with clear [[Energon weapon]]s and "[[Energon star|Energon Chip]]s" that can be attached over the [[spark crystal]]s of the new-mold ''Energon'' toys. Chips and weapons were red-tinted for Omnicons, and green/yellow for Terrorcons. The final three waves consisted of the limb figures for the [[Air Team]], [[Construction Team]] and [[Destruction Team]] Powerlinx [[Combiner]]s (the torsos were sold as part of the Combat Class). The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Chips, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[December]] [[2003]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Battle Ravage#Toys|Battle Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon Saber#Toys|Energon Saber]] ([[Scattor (Energon)#Toys|Scattor]], [[Skyboom (Energon)#Toys|Skyboom]], [[Wreckage (Energon)#Toys|Wreckage]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Skyblast]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#Toys|Strongarm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[January]] [[2004]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cruellock#Toys|Cruellock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Divebomb (Energon)#Toys|Divebomb]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Perceptor]] ([[Grindor (Armada)#Energon|Grindor]], [[High Wire (Armada)#Energon|High Wire]], [[Sureshock (Armada)#Energon|Sureshock]])*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[March]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|Arcee]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Insecticon (Energon)#Toys|Insecticon]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[June]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Offshoot (Energon)#Toys|Offshoot]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#EnergonEnergon|Energon Strongarm]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:En-toy Cruellock.jpg|thumb|[[Cruellock#Toys|Cruellock]]]][[File:En-toy Windrazor.jpg|thumb|[[Windrazor (Energon)#Hasbro|Windrazor]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', [[August]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Command Ravage#Toys|Command Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Toys|Doom-Lock]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (''TPB'', [[October]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A1 [[Treadshot (Energon)#Hasbro|Treadshot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|A2 [[Sky Shadow (Energon)#Hasbro|Sky Shadow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|C1 [[Sledge (Energon)#Sledge|Sledge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|C2 [[Duststorm (Energon)#Duststorm|Duststorm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' (''TPB'', January [[2005]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A3 [[Terradive (Energon)#Hasbro|Terradive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|A4 [[Windrazor (Energon)#Hasbro|Windrazor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D1 [[Stormcloud (Energon)#Stormcloud|Stormcloud]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D4 [[Kickback (Energon)#Kickback|Kickback]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (''TPB'', [[February]] 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|C3 [[Wideload (Energon)#Wideload|Wideload]]}}
{{Bp-d1|C4 [[Bonecrusher (Energon)#Hasbro|Bonecrusher]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D2 [[Blight (Energon)#Blight|Blight]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D3 [[Blackout (combiner)#Blackout|Blackout]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Combat Class====
Combat Class (and Mega Class, see below) Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, could also become the top or bottom half of a "[[Powerlinx]]" combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes could freely inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. This assortment also featured the torso figures for the combiners [[Superion Maximus]], [[Constructicon Maximus]] and [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]].

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Energon|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (Energon)#Toys|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rapid Run (Energon)#Toys|Rapid Run]] (w/ [[Nightcruz (Energon)#Toys|Nightcruz]] & [[Nightscream (Energon)#Toys|Nightscream]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Energon|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Energon)#Toys|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus (Energon)#Toys|Rodimus]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Snow Cat (Energon)#Toys|Snow Cat]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[April]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#EnergonDumptruck|Demolishor]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Energontoy-HotShot.jpg|thumb|Combat Class Hot Shot]][[File:ESharkticon.jpg|right|thumb|Combat Class Sharkticon]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[July]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Downshift (Energon)#Toys|Downshift]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Tow-Line (Energon)#Toys|Tow-Line]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Energon Hot Shot]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (Energon)#Toys|Sharkticon]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5.5''' (August 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Slugslinger (Energon)#Toys|Slugslinger]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (''TPB'', October 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A5 [[Storm Jet (Energon)#Hasbro|Storm Jet]]}}
{{Bp-d1|C5 [[Steamhammer (Energon)#Steamhammer|Steamhammer]]}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' (''TPB'', December 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kicker Jones#HighWire|Energon Kicker]] & [[High Wire (Armada)#EnergonKicker|High Wire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7.5''' (''TPB'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|D5 [[Barricade (Energon)#Barricade|Barricade]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadblock (Energon)#Toys|Roadblock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#EnergonEnergon|Energon Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}{{-}}

====Mega Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[November]] 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Treadbolt#Toys|Treadbolt]] (w/ [[Rollbar (Armada)#Energon|Rollbar]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Jetfire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (April 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Mirage (Energon)#Toys|Mirage]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (Energon)#Toys|Cliffjumper]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockblast#Toys|Shockblast]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:En-toy Beachcomber.jpg|Mega Class Beachcomber|right|thumb]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3.5''' (''TPB'', [[September]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dreadwing (Energon)#Toys|Dreadwing]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Energon)#EnergonX2Ironhide|Energon Ironhide]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (''TPB'', October 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Beachcomber (Energon)#Toys|Beachcomber]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]] & [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] (Combine into [[Mega-Dinobot#Toys|Mega-Dinobot]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wing Saber (Energon)#Toys|Wing Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Alpha Quintesson#Toys|Alpha Quintesson]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Six Shot (Energon)#Toys|Six Shot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5.5''' (''TPB'', March 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Command Class====
Command Class Autobots (the new molds, at least) each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes. In robot mode they could combine with these pieces to be in "Brute Mode". Decepticons are just big.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Energon|Tidal Wave]] (w/ [[Ramjet (Armada)#Energon|Ramjet]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] (w/ [[Knock Out (Energon)#Toys|Knock Out]], [[Astroscope#Energon|Astroscope]], [[Payload (Armada)#Energon|Payload]], [[Sky Blast (Armada)#Energon|Sky Blast]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|Scorponok]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Landmine (Energon)#Toys|Landmine]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bulkhead (Energon)#Toys|Bulkhead]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|thumb|Command Class Scorponok]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (''TPB'', September 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Landquake (Energon)#Toys|Landquake]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Quickstrike (Energon)#Toys|Quickstrike]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (''TPB'', November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#SuperGalvatron|Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Energon Prime toy.jpg|thumb|Leader Class Optimus Prime]]
|}{{-}}

====Supreme Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (January 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Unicron/toys#Energon|Unicron]] (w/ [[Dead End (Armada)#Energon|Dead End]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (''TPB'', November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Sentinel (Energon)#Toys|Omega Sentinel]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}{{-}}

====Role Play====
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-d1|[[Energon Sword#Energon|Megatron Energon Sword]]*}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Energon Blaster#Energon|Optimus Prime Energon Blaster]] (''The Powerlinx Battles'')}}
</ul>
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Costco''' (November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Overload (Armada)#Energon|Overload]] with [[Rollout (Armada)#Energon|Rollout]] & [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CostCoOverload|Optimus Prime]] with [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Energon|Corona Sparkplug]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[KB Toys]]''' (September 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon|Cyclonus]] with [[Crumplezone (Armada)#Energon|Crumplezone]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#Energon|Demolishor]] with [[Blackout (Armada)#Energon|Blackout]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Kmart]]''' (November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Autobots S.W.A.T. Team (The Powerlinx Battles) ([[Checkpoint (Energon)#Toys|Checkpoint]] & [[Prowl (Energon)#SWAT|Prowl]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Sam's Club''' (August 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Prowl (Energon)#VsStarscream|Prowl]] Vs [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#VsProwl|Starscream]] (w/ [[Longarm (Armada)#Energon|Longarm]] & [[Zapmaster (Armada)#Energon|Zapmaster]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:En-toy DemolishorArm.jpg|thumb|Combat Class Demolishor with Blackout]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#OprimusMegsTRU|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] Vs [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#TRUvsOptimus|Megatron]] (The Powerlinx Battles)}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Adventure Mini-Con Team#Energon|Adventure Team]] & [[Sea Mini-Con Team#Energon|Sea Team]] ([[Dune Runner (Armada)#Energon|Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg#Energon|Iceberg]], [[Ransack (Armada)#Energon|Ransack]], [[Oceanglide#Energon|Oceanglide]], [[Stormcloud (Armada)#Energon|Stormcloud]], [[Waterlog (Armada)#Energon|Waterlog]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Toys"R"Us & [[Walmart]]''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Destruction Mini-Con Team#Energon|Road Wrecker Team]] & [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team#Energon|Night Attack Team]] ([[Buzzsaw (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Buzzsaw]], [[Drill Bit (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Drill Bit]], [[Dualor (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Dualor]], [[Broadside (Armada)#Energon|Broadside]], [[Fetch#Energon|Fetch]], [[Scattor (Armada)#Energon|Scattor]])}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Race Mini-Con Team#Energon|Race Team]] & [[Space Mini-Con Team#MultiPack|Space Team]] ([[Dirt Boss (Armada)#RoadAssault|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)#RoadAssault|Downshift]], [[Mirage (Armada)#RoadAssault|Mirage]], [[Astroscope#Energon|Astroscope]], [[Payload (Armada)#Energon|Payload]], [[Sky Blast (Armada)#Energon|Sky Blast]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Walmart''' (''canceled/used later'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Piranacon (G1)#Timelines|Piranhaking]] ("[[Skalor#Timelines|Archerbot]]", [[Nautilator#Timelines|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (G1)#Timelines|Overbite]], [[Seawing (G1)#Timelines|Seawing]], [[Snaptrap (G1)#Timelines|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Timelines|Tentakil]])}}
|}

==Hasbro ''Energon'' European market releases==
{{anchor|Europe}}
For the most part, the European line was just the US line outlined above. However, two sets of [[KB Toys]]-exclusive toys from the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]] got released under the ''Energon'' banner, because the ''Universe'' branding was not used in Europe at all.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Micromaster#Universe|Micromaster]]s Series I'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[First Aid (Universe)#Energon|First Aid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Groove (Universe)#Energon|Autobot Groove]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Spot (Universe)#Energon|Hot Spot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Universe)#Energon|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Universe)#Energon|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Streetwise (Universe)#Energon|Streetwise]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Micromasters Series II'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Bonecrusher]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Buckethead#Energon|Buckethead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hightower (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Hightower]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Long Haul]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Quickmix (Universe)#Energon|Quickmix]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Scavenger]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Energon packaged constructicons.JPG|right|250px|thumb|The Constructicons]]
|}

{{-}}{{anchor|Japan}}{{anchor|Takara}}

==Takara ''Super Link'' toyline==
[[File:TF-Super-Link-Logo.png|300px|right|]]

Premiering about the same time as the Hasbro line, but during a time of great financial difficulty for Takara preceding the merger with Tomy, ''Super Link'' (a much more thematically-appropriate name) is a strange duck compared to Takara's handling of ''Legend of the Microns'' and ''Galaxy Force''. In comparison with ''Energon'' overall, the line largely stuck with color tweaks, but ones that generally made the figures ''less'' accurate to the animation models, which were based on Hasbro's own early deco sheets. The expensive electronics of the Hasbro releases were stripped out, or greatly simplified in Grand Convoy's and Galvatron's cases, and Galvatron's entire mold was downsized to almost half its Hasbro Megatron size. Takara eventually filled out the line with a few more redecoes of the Terrorcon drones in limited numbers. Speaking of redecoes, many of the new-character redecoes in the back end of the Hasbro line were put into the cartoon as powered-up forms of the original characters... but then were never released in Japan, not even as store-[[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]s". Even major-ish cartoon character [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] was absent from the ''Super Link'' toyline, presumably a further consequence of Takara's financial woes.

The [[energon weapon]]s were something of a bigger draw in the line, as the "powered up" redeco toys (the "Energon _____" toys in the Hasbro line) were given new-color Omnicon/Terrorcon energon weapons as a bonus, plus numerous stores had exclusive-color energon weapons as [[campaign item|free giveaways]].

''Super Link'' also coincided with the 30th anniversary of ''[[Microman]]'', the toyline that would eventually branch off as ''[[Micro Change]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'', the lines that would eventually give birth to ''Transformers''. Takara celebrated this joint anniversary by releasing toys of human ally [[Kicker Jones]] in the ''Microman'' format.

{{-}}
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[December 25|12-25]]-[[2003]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-01 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Grand Convoy Super Mode]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-02 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Energon|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-03 [[Inferno (Energon)#Toys|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-04 [[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Roadbuster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-05 [[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Skyfire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-06 [[Strongarm (Energon)#Toys|Blastarm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-07 [[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Airglide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-08 [[Energon Saber#Toys|Energon Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-01 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Energon|Nightscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-02 [[Demolishor (Armada)#Energon|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-03 [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon|Sandstorm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-04 [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Energon|Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-05 [[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|MegaZarak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-06 [[Battle Ravage#Toys|Command Jaguar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-01 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxJ2pk|Hot Shot]] & [[Inferno (Energon)#EnDxJ2pk|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-02 [[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Roadbuster]] & [[Jetfire (Armada)#Roadbuster2Pack|Skyfire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[February 26|2-26]]-[[2004]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-09 [[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-07 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Ultra|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-08 [[Divebomb (Energon)#Toys|Shadowhawk]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[March 18|3-18]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-10 [[Rodimus (Energon)#Toys|Rodimus Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-11 [[Prowl (Energon)#Toys|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-09 [[Command Ravage#Toys|Command Jaguar Limited Desert Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=5|[[File:En-toy ShadowHawkCosmo.jpg|thumb|250px|Shadowhawk Limited Cosmo Type]][[File:Slgrandconvoykicker toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|SL Grand Convoy & Kicker]][[File:Energontoy galvatron g.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Galvatron General]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[March 25|3-25]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-12 [[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-13 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnDx|SL Grand Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-14 [[Kicker Jones#Toys|Kicker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Kicker2pack|SL Grand Convoy]] & [[Kicker Jones#GrandConvoy|Kicker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[April 22|4-22]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-15 [[Landmine (Energon)#Toys|Landmine]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-10 [[Cyclonus (Armada)#SnowCat|Snowstorm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-11 [[Demolishor (Armada)#EnergonDumptruck|Irontread]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[May 13|5-13]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-12 [[Cruellock#Toys|Dinobot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-13 [[Blackout (Terrorcon)#Toys|Shadowhawk Limited Cosmo Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[May 27|5-27]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-14 [[Shockblast#Toys|Laserwave]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[June 10|6-10]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-16 [[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|Ariel]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-15 [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Mirage|Shockfleet]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-16 [[Insecticon (Energon)#Toys|Chromhorn]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' ([[June 24|6-24]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-17 [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Toys|Wing Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 11''' ([[July 15|7-15]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-18 [[Cliffjumper (Energon)#Toys|Overdrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-19 [[Downshift (Energon)#Toys|Wheeljack]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 12''' ([[July 29|7-29]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-20 [[Bulkhead (Energon)#Toys|Sprung]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-17 [[Dinobot Magma Type|Dinobot Limited Magma Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 13''' ([[August 5|8-5]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-18 [[Chromhorn|Chromhorn Limited Forest Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 14''' ([[August 26|8-26]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-21 [[Inferno (Energon)#Roadblock|Inferno Volt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 15''' ([[September 16|9-16]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-22 [[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]]}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 16''' ([[September 30|9-30]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-23 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Hot Shot Fire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-24 [[Ironhide (Energon)#EnergonX2Ironhide|Roadbuster Wild]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-25 [[Jetfire (Armada)#Sonic|Skyfire Sonic]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-26 [[Superion Maximus#Energon|Superion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-19 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#EnergonEnergon|Nightscream Reverse]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-20 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#GalvatronGeneral|Galvatron General]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 17''' ([[October 14|10-14]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-21 [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)#Toys|Bruticus]]}}
|}
{{--}}

===Exclusives===
;Store exclusives
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Convenience stores (misc)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Micron Booster]] Ver.1 ([[Snowblind|Beacon]], [[Chrome]], [[Crunch (Energon)|Crunch]], [[Hover]], [[Lens]], [[Mile]], [[Quantum]], [[Solar]], [[Spoil]], [[Synapse (Energon)|Synapse]], [[Road Rebel|Thyristor]], [[Torque (Energon)|Torque]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Gamers'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Raiden Overdrive Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hello Mac'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Natural Green Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Ito Yokaido'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Black Hole Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Rodeo Magenta Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:En-toy Windcharger.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Windcharger (Energon)|Windcharger]], the combined form of Toys"R"Us exclusives Accel, Screw and Throttle]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[AEON|JUSCO]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Violet Cluster Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Corona Flame Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Lawson'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Micron Booster]] Vol.2 ([[Blitz]], [[Breakage|Brake]], [[Cluster]], [[Mudbath|Damper]], [[Effect]], [[Kickflip|Filter]], [[Flashdrive|Processor]], [[Groove (Energon)|Groove]], [[Rotor]], [[Barnstorm|Saber]], [[Seeker (Energon)|Seeker]], [[Trickshot|Triac]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Posful'''
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Royal Clear Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|EX-01 [[Constructicon Maximus#Toys|Buildron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Accel]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Aqua Marine Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Lightning Yellow Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Screw (Energon)|Screw]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Throttle (Energon)|Throttle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"[[Toy's Dream Project]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|EX-02 [[Arcee (Energon)#Paradron|Ariel Limited Paradron Type]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (Energon)#Energon|Sharkticon]] (USA Edition)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Energon|Ultra Magnus (USA Edtion)]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"[[TF Station]]" affiliates'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#EnergonEnergon|Energon Strongarm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Multiple outlets'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Blade Phantom Night Edition]] / [[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Cutter Daylight Attack Edition]]}}
|}
{{-}}
;Media exclusives

[[File:Energontoy black rodimus.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Black Rodimus Convoy]]
:'''''[[TV Magazine]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Clear Green Edition]] / [[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Clear Deep Blue Edition]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#FireSL|Fire Grand Convoy]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus (Energon)#BlackRodimus|Black Rodimus Convoy]]}}</ul>

;Unknown exclusives

<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-unimc|MX-00 [[Unicron/toys#Energon|Unicron Black Version]]<ref>The black version of ''Energon'' Unicron was released in [[Japan]] packaged inside the ''Legends of the Microns'' Unicron box with "20th Anniversary" stickers applied to the front and back. According to several Japanese sources, the toy was released in limited numbers. Just how many were made and whether or not the figure was exclusive to any stores, is currently unknown.</ref>}}
</ul>
{{-}}

==Post-''Energon'' releases==
There's really not a lot to speak of, at least as far as "new" product goes. A great many ''Energon'' items were [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)#Rebranding and other odds and ends (2005 - 2008)|re-branded under the original ''Transformers: Universe'' banner]] and sold at various "discount" chains, but those toys were all identical to the original releases outside of the packaging.

So we're only listing new stuff... and it's a small, small list.
;Hasbro
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Downshift (Energon)#Universe (2003)|Downshift]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Snow Cat]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Kre-O]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kicker Jones#Kre-O|Energon Kicker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyCore|Energon Universe Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyCore|Energon Universe Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Core-Energon-Megatron.jpg|thumb|''Legacy: United'' Core Class Megatron]]
|}
{{-}}

;Takara
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Grand Scourge#Unite Warriors|Grand Scourge]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadbuster (Cloud)|Roadbuster]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockblast#New Legends|Shockwave]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:E-hobby-unite-warriors-grand-scourge.jpg|thumb|''Unite Warriors'' Grand Scourge]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|''New Legends'' Shockwave}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:Energon franchise| Energon (toyline)]]
[[Category:Unicron Trilogy toylines]]

Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2026-05-13T08:22:13Z

Doomdorm64: /* Post-Energon releases */

{{nav-energon}}

[[File:Crosssell-energon1.jpg|right|400px|thumb|[[Multilingual packaging|Tri-lingual packaging]], kids! Remember, it's how everything will be by 2005!]]

'''''Transformers: Energon''''' followed up on the highly-successful ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline, continuing its universe and carrying over a number of its popular characters in new forms. Set roughly ten years after the previous series, ''Energon'' brought in new sub-factions, new faces and new modes of play.

The line also fell on the 20th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, which led to many toys and characters being more overt [[homage]]s to major characters from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] than past series produced. These homages did have a tendency to get garbled, though, due to different names or significantly altered characterization.

Unfortunately, the line, while moderately successful, didn't exactly light a fire under the brand the way ''Armada'' or ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' had prior. A glut of early product, availability issues with later product, a less-than-cohesive play theme, and a poorly-received [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|advertising cartoon]] proved to be stumbling blocks, and Hasbro began to re-think how to take the line forward from there.

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==Overview==
[[File:En-toy Strongarm.jpg|thumb|250px|Energon Class Strongarm]]
While ''Energon'' does have an overarching theme of "combination" ("[[energon]]" is oddly more of a minor feature in the line), it's not anywhere as clean-cut and uniform in actual execution as ''Armada''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Mini-Con]] theme (or the [[Cyber Key]]s of the follow-up series ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''). There are multiple types of combination going on, split up between the price points and factions, which can be a bit confusing at first. Though virtually every new-mold toy featured Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]]-compatible points for that form of combination (but did not activate any gimmicks), Mini-Cons were significantly scaled back in ''Energon''.

[[File:En-toy SuperionMaximus.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Superion Maximus, the combined form of the [[Air Team]].]]
At the smallest price-point, the [[Omnicon]]s and [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s augment the larger toys with reconfigurable weapons, while the Mini-Cons sold at the same price are both combiner teams (one forming a weapon for larger toys). The "Combat Class" (aka Deluxe) and Mega Class Autobots can combine with each other to form two-bot [[combiner|gestalt]]s, each bot having both an "upper body" and "lower body" configuration (also referred to as "shirt" and "pants" by parts of the [[fandom]]) that could be combined with any other. The larger Autobot toys, however, mostly combine with their own accessories (dubbed "Brute Modes") in ways that do not allow for cross-compatibility outside of same-mold [[redeco]]s. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Leader-Class Optimus Prime]] could also combine with two other larger Autobot toys, but again these combinations are quite specific and do not allow for real mix-and-match play.

Aside from the Mini-Con compatibility, the Decepticons were left out of the combination game (until the very tail-end of the line, at least), instead having "Hyper Modes" with built-in weapons that could be swung into attack position.

At the very back end of the series, five-robot "[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]"-like combiners were released, three teams of four "Energon" (Basic) Class figures with a Combat-Class torso. Unfortunately, in order to make up for the mold-reuse that allowed for three teams to exist (each limb-mold was used twice per team), the teams were split up across waves, and the [[tail-ender]] phenomenon left many fans wondering if they would actually be able to complete these long-awaited sets.

As the line premiered riding the popularity boom from ''Armada'' and retailers were eager for more product, stores ended up ''massively'' over-ordering early ''Energon'' product, leading to extreme [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarming]] for the first two waves. The situation was so severe, Hasbro removed much of the older product from stores' inventory to get "The Powerlinx Battles" [[subline imprint|subline]] to shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. Much of this early stock would reappear on store shelves in "buy one get one" bonus buys in ''very'' large numbers.
{{-}}{{anchor|Hasbro}}

==Hasbro ''Energon'' toyline==
[[File:Thepowerlinxbattles logo.jpg|right|upright=1]]
As ''Transformers'' was still riding high on demand from ''Armada'', the early Hasbro line was filled out with several [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed ''Armada'' toys. This series also had a lot of ".5" revision waves, where new toys were added to the cases in mid-run, sometimes resulting in short-run figures if the new toy or the replaced one didn't carry over into future waves.

{{note|Multiple figures in the ''Energon'' toyline were sold in both the standard and ''The Powerlinx Battles'' packaging. All of the cases where a figure was released in both packaging variants are marked with an asterisk below. Full waves under the banner are marked with '''TPB'''.}}

===General retail===
====Energon Class====
The Basic-sized [[Omnicon]]s and [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s came with clear [[Energon weapon]]s and "[[Energon star|Energon Chip]]s" that can be attached over the [[spark crystal]]s of the new-mold ''Energon'' toys. Chips and weapons were red-tinted for Omnicons, and green/yellow for Terrorcons. The final three waves consisted of the limb figures for the [[Air Team]], [[Construction Team]] and [[Destruction Team]] Powerlinx [[Combiner]]s (the torsos were sold as part of the Combat Class). The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Chips, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[December]] [[2003]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Battle Ravage#Toys|Battle Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon Saber#Toys|Energon Saber]] ([[Scattor (Energon)#Toys|Scattor]], [[Skyboom (Energon)#Toys|Skyboom]], [[Wreckage (Energon)#Toys|Wreckage]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Skyblast]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#Toys|Strongarm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[January]] [[2004]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cruellock#Toys|Cruellock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Divebomb (Energon)#Toys|Divebomb]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Perceptor]] ([[Grindor (Armada)#Energon|Grindor]], [[High Wire (Armada)#Energon|High Wire]], [[Sureshock (Armada)#Energon|Sureshock]])*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[March]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|Arcee]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Insecticon (Energon)#Toys|Insecticon]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[June]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Offshoot (Energon)#Toys|Offshoot]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#EnergonEnergon|Energon Strongarm]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:En-toy Cruellock.jpg|thumb|[[Cruellock#Toys|Cruellock]]]][[File:En-toy Windrazor.jpg|thumb|[[Windrazor (Energon)#Hasbro|Windrazor]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', [[August]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Command Ravage#Toys|Command Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Toys|Doom-Lock]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (''TPB'', [[October]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A1 [[Treadshot (Energon)#Hasbro|Treadshot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|A2 [[Sky Shadow (Energon)#Hasbro|Sky Shadow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|C1 [[Sledge (Energon)#Sledge|Sledge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|C2 [[Duststorm (Energon)#Duststorm|Duststorm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' (''TPB'', January [[2005]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A3 [[Terradive (Energon)#Hasbro|Terradive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|A4 [[Windrazor (Energon)#Hasbro|Windrazor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D1 [[Stormcloud (Energon)#Stormcloud|Stormcloud]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D4 [[Kickback (Energon)#Kickback|Kickback]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (''TPB'', [[February]] 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|C3 [[Wideload (Energon)#Wideload|Wideload]]}}
{{Bp-d1|C4 [[Bonecrusher (Energon)#Hasbro|Bonecrusher]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D2 [[Blight (Energon)#Blight|Blight]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D3 [[Blackout (combiner)#Blackout|Blackout]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Combat Class====
Combat Class (and Mega Class, see below) Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, could also become the top or bottom half of a "[[Powerlinx]]" combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes could freely inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. This assortment also featured the torso figures for the combiners [[Superion Maximus]], [[Constructicon Maximus]] and [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]].

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Energon|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (Energon)#Toys|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rapid Run (Energon)#Toys|Rapid Run]] (w/ [[Nightcruz (Energon)#Toys|Nightcruz]] & [[Nightscream (Energon)#Toys|Nightscream]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Energon|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Energon)#Toys|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus (Energon)#Toys|Rodimus]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Snow Cat (Energon)#Toys|Snow Cat]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[April]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#EnergonDumptruck|Demolishor]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Energontoy-HotShot.jpg|thumb|Combat Class Hot Shot]][[File:ESharkticon.jpg|right|thumb|Combat Class Sharkticon]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[July]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Downshift (Energon)#Toys|Downshift]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Tow-Line (Energon)#Toys|Tow-Line]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Energon Hot Shot]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (Energon)#Toys|Sharkticon]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5.5''' (August 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Slugslinger (Energon)#Toys|Slugslinger]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (''TPB'', October 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A5 [[Storm Jet (Energon)#Hasbro|Storm Jet]]}}
{{Bp-d1|C5 [[Steamhammer (Energon)#Steamhammer|Steamhammer]]}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' (''TPB'', December 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kicker Jones#HighWire|Energon Kicker]] & [[High Wire (Armada)#EnergonKicker|High Wire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7.5''' (''TPB'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|D5 [[Barricade (Energon)#Barricade|Barricade]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadblock (Energon)#Toys|Roadblock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#EnergonEnergon|Energon Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}{{-}}

====Mega Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[November]] 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Treadbolt#Toys|Treadbolt]] (w/ [[Rollbar (Armada)#Energon|Rollbar]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Jetfire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (April 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Mirage (Energon)#Toys|Mirage]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (Energon)#Toys|Cliffjumper]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockblast#Toys|Shockblast]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:En-toy Beachcomber.jpg|Mega Class Beachcomber|right|thumb]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3.5''' (''TPB'', [[September]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dreadwing (Energon)#Toys|Dreadwing]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Energon)#EnergonX2Ironhide|Energon Ironhide]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (''TPB'', October 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Beachcomber (Energon)#Toys|Beachcomber]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]] & [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] (Combine into [[Mega-Dinobot#Toys|Mega-Dinobot]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wing Saber (Energon)#Toys|Wing Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Alpha Quintesson#Toys|Alpha Quintesson]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Six Shot (Energon)#Toys|Six Shot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5.5''' (''TPB'', March 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Command Class====
Command Class Autobots (the new molds, at least) each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes. In robot mode they could combine with these pieces to be in "Brute Mode". Decepticons are just big.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Energon|Tidal Wave]] (w/ [[Ramjet (Armada)#Energon|Ramjet]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] (w/ [[Knock Out (Energon)#Toys|Knock Out]], [[Astroscope#Energon|Astroscope]], [[Payload (Armada)#Energon|Payload]], [[Sky Blast (Armada)#Energon|Sky Blast]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|Scorponok]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Landmine (Energon)#Toys|Landmine]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bulkhead (Energon)#Toys|Bulkhead]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|thumb|Command Class Scorponok]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (''TPB'', September 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Landquake (Energon)#Toys|Landquake]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Quickstrike (Energon)#Toys|Quickstrike]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (''TPB'', November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#SuperGalvatron|Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Energon Prime toy.jpg|thumb|Leader Class Optimus Prime]]
|}{{-}}

====Supreme Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (January 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Unicron/toys#Energon|Unicron]] (w/ [[Dead End (Armada)#Energon|Dead End]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (''TPB'', November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Sentinel (Energon)#Toys|Omega Sentinel]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}{{-}}

====Role Play====
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-d1|[[Energon Sword#Energon|Megatron Energon Sword]]*}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Energon Blaster#Energon|Optimus Prime Energon Blaster]] (''The Powerlinx Battles'')}}
</ul>
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Costco''' (November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Overload (Armada)#Energon|Overload]] with [[Rollout (Armada)#Energon|Rollout]] & [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CostCoOverload|Optimus Prime]] with [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Energon|Corona Sparkplug]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[KB Toys]]''' (September 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon|Cyclonus]] with [[Crumplezone (Armada)#Energon|Crumplezone]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#Energon|Demolishor]] with [[Blackout (Armada)#Energon|Blackout]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Kmart]]''' (November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Autobots S.W.A.T. Team (The Powerlinx Battles) ([[Checkpoint (Energon)#Toys|Checkpoint]] & [[Prowl (Energon)#SWAT|Prowl]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Sam's Club''' (August 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Prowl (Energon)#VsStarscream|Prowl]] Vs [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#VsProwl|Starscream]] (w/ [[Longarm (Armada)#Energon|Longarm]] & [[Zapmaster (Armada)#Energon|Zapmaster]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:En-toy DemolishorArm.jpg|thumb|Combat Class Demolishor with Blackout]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#OprimusMegsTRU|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] Vs [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#TRUvsOptimus|Megatron]] (The Powerlinx Battles)}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Adventure Mini-Con Team#Energon|Adventure Team]] & [[Sea Mini-Con Team#Energon|Sea Team]] ([[Dune Runner (Armada)#Energon|Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg#Energon|Iceberg]], [[Ransack (Armada)#Energon|Ransack]], [[Oceanglide#Energon|Oceanglide]], [[Stormcloud (Armada)#Energon|Stormcloud]], [[Waterlog (Armada)#Energon|Waterlog]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Toys"R"Us & [[Walmart]]''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Destruction Mini-Con Team#Energon|Road Wrecker Team]] & [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team#Energon|Night Attack Team]] ([[Buzzsaw (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Buzzsaw]], [[Drill Bit (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Drill Bit]], [[Dualor (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Dualor]], [[Broadside (Armada)#Energon|Broadside]], [[Fetch#Energon|Fetch]], [[Scattor (Armada)#Energon|Scattor]])}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Race Mini-Con Team#Energon|Race Team]] & [[Space Mini-Con Team#MultiPack|Space Team]] ([[Dirt Boss (Armada)#RoadAssault|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)#RoadAssault|Downshift]], [[Mirage (Armada)#RoadAssault|Mirage]], [[Astroscope#Energon|Astroscope]], [[Payload (Armada)#Energon|Payload]], [[Sky Blast (Armada)#Energon|Sky Blast]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Walmart''' (''canceled/used later'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Piranacon (G1)#Timelines|Piranhaking]] ("[[Skalor#Timelines|Archerbot]]", [[Nautilator#Timelines|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (G1)#Timelines|Overbite]], [[Seawing (G1)#Timelines|Seawing]], [[Snaptrap (G1)#Timelines|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Timelines|Tentakil]])}}
|}

==Hasbro ''Energon'' European market releases==
{{anchor|Europe}}
For the most part, the European line was just the US line outlined above. However, two sets of [[KB Toys]]-exclusive toys from the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]] got released under the ''Energon'' banner, because the ''Universe'' branding was not used in Europe at all.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Micromaster#Universe|Micromaster]]s Series I'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[First Aid (Universe)#Energon|First Aid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Groove (Universe)#Energon|Autobot Groove]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Spot (Universe)#Energon|Hot Spot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Universe)#Energon|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Universe)#Energon|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Streetwise (Universe)#Energon|Streetwise]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Micromasters Series II'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Bonecrusher]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Buckethead#Energon|Buckethead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hightower (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Hightower]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Long Haul]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Quickmix (Universe)#Energon|Quickmix]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Scavenger]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Energon packaged constructicons.JPG|right|250px|thumb|The Constructicons]]
|}

{{-}}{{anchor|Japan}}{{anchor|Takara}}

==Takara ''Super Link'' toyline==
[[File:TF-Super-Link-Logo.png|300px|right|]]

Premiering about the same time as the Hasbro line, but during a time of great financial difficulty for Takara preceding the merger with Tomy, ''Super Link'' (a much more thematically-appropriate name) is a strange duck compared to Takara's handling of ''Legend of the Microns'' and ''Galaxy Force''. In comparison with ''Energon'' overall, the line largely stuck with color tweaks, but ones that generally made the figures ''less'' accurate to the animation models, which were based on Hasbro's own early deco sheets. The expensive electronics of the Hasbro releases were stripped out, or greatly simplified in Grand Convoy's and Galvatron's cases, and Galvatron's entire mold was downsized to almost half its Hasbro Megatron size. Takara eventually filled out the line with a few more redecoes of the Terrorcon drones in limited numbers. Speaking of redecoes, many of the new-character redecoes in the back end of the Hasbro line were put into the cartoon as powered-up forms of the original characters... but then were never released in Japan, not even as store-[[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]s". Even major-ish cartoon character [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] was absent from the ''Super Link'' toyline, presumably a further consequence of Takara's financial woes.

The [[energon weapon]]s were something of a bigger draw in the line, as the "powered up" redeco toys (the "Energon _____" toys in the Hasbro line) were given new-color Omnicon/Terrorcon energon weapons as a bonus, plus numerous stores had exclusive-color energon weapons as [[campaign item|free giveaways]].

''Super Link'' also coincided with the 30th anniversary of ''[[Microman]]'', the toyline that would eventually branch off as ''[[Micro Change]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'', the lines that would eventually give birth to ''Transformers''. Takara celebrated this joint anniversary by releasing toys of human ally [[Kicker Jones]] in the ''Microman'' format.

{{-}}
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[December 25|12-25]]-[[2003]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-01 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Grand Convoy Super Mode]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-02 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Energon|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-03 [[Inferno (Energon)#Toys|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-04 [[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Roadbuster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-05 [[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Skyfire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-06 [[Strongarm (Energon)#Toys|Blastarm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-07 [[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Airglide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-08 [[Energon Saber#Toys|Energon Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-01 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Energon|Nightscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-02 [[Demolishor (Armada)#Energon|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-03 [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon|Sandstorm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-04 [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Energon|Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-05 [[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|MegaZarak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-06 [[Battle Ravage#Toys|Command Jaguar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-01 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxJ2pk|Hot Shot]] & [[Inferno (Energon)#EnDxJ2pk|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-02 [[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Roadbuster]] & [[Jetfire (Armada)#Roadbuster2Pack|Skyfire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[February 26|2-26]]-[[2004]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-09 [[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-07 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Ultra|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-08 [[Divebomb (Energon)#Toys|Shadowhawk]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[March 18|3-18]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-10 [[Rodimus (Energon)#Toys|Rodimus Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-11 [[Prowl (Energon)#Toys|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-09 [[Command Ravage#Toys|Command Jaguar Limited Desert Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=5|[[File:En-toy ShadowHawkCosmo.jpg|thumb|250px|Shadowhawk Limited Cosmo Type]][[File:Slgrandconvoykicker toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|SL Grand Convoy & Kicker]][[File:Energontoy galvatron g.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Galvatron General]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[March 25|3-25]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-12 [[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-13 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnDx|SL Grand Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-14 [[Kicker Jones#Toys|Kicker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Kicker2pack|SL Grand Convoy]] & [[Kicker Jones#GrandConvoy|Kicker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[April 22|4-22]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-15 [[Landmine (Energon)#Toys|Landmine]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-10 [[Cyclonus (Armada)#SnowCat|Snowstorm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-11 [[Demolishor (Armada)#EnergonDumptruck|Irontread]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[May 13|5-13]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-12 [[Cruellock#Toys|Dinobot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-13 [[Blackout (Terrorcon)#Toys|Shadowhawk Limited Cosmo Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[May 27|5-27]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-14 [[Shockblast#Toys|Laserwave]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[June 10|6-10]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-16 [[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|Ariel]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-15 [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Mirage|Shockfleet]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-16 [[Insecticon (Energon)#Toys|Chromhorn]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' ([[June 24|6-24]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-17 [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Toys|Wing Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 11''' ([[July 15|7-15]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-18 [[Cliffjumper (Energon)#Toys|Overdrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-19 [[Downshift (Energon)#Toys|Wheeljack]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 12''' ([[July 29|7-29]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-20 [[Bulkhead (Energon)#Toys|Sprung]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-17 [[Dinobot Magma Type|Dinobot Limited Magma Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 13''' ([[August 5|8-5]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-18 [[Chromhorn|Chromhorn Limited Forest Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 14''' ([[August 26|8-26]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-21 [[Inferno (Energon)#Roadblock|Inferno Volt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 15''' ([[September 16|9-16]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-22 [[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]]}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 16''' ([[September 30|9-30]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-23 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Hot Shot Fire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-24 [[Ironhide (Energon)#EnergonX2Ironhide|Roadbuster Wild]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-25 [[Jetfire (Armada)#Sonic|Skyfire Sonic]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-26 [[Superion Maximus#Energon|Superion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-19 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#EnergonEnergon|Nightscream Reverse]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-20 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#GalvatronGeneral|Galvatron General]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 17''' ([[October 14|10-14]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-21 [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)#Toys|Bruticus]]}}
|}
{{--}}

===Exclusives===
;Store exclusives
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Convenience stores (misc)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Micron Booster]] Ver.1 ([[Snowblind|Beacon]], [[Chrome]], [[Crunch (Energon)|Crunch]], [[Hover]], [[Lens]], [[Mile]], [[Quantum]], [[Solar]], [[Spoil]], [[Synapse (Energon)|Synapse]], [[Road Rebel|Thyristor]], [[Torque (Energon)|Torque]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Gamers'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Raiden Overdrive Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hello Mac'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Natural Green Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Ito Yokaido'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Black Hole Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Rodeo Magenta Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:En-toy Windcharger.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Windcharger (Energon)|Windcharger]], the combined form of Toys"R"Us exclusives Accel, Screw and Throttle]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[AEON|JUSCO]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Violet Cluster Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Corona Flame Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Lawson'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Micron Booster]] Vol.2 ([[Blitz]], [[Breakage|Brake]], [[Cluster]], [[Mudbath|Damper]], [[Effect]], [[Kickflip|Filter]], [[Flashdrive|Processor]], [[Groove (Energon)|Groove]], [[Rotor]], [[Barnstorm|Saber]], [[Seeker (Energon)|Seeker]], [[Trickshot|Triac]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Posful'''
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Royal Clear Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|EX-01 [[Constructicon Maximus#Toys|Buildron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Accel]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Aqua Marine Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Lightning Yellow Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Screw (Energon)|Screw]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Throttle (Energon)|Throttle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"[[Toy's Dream Project]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|EX-02 [[Arcee (Energon)#Paradron|Ariel Limited Paradron Type]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (Energon)#Energon|Sharkticon]] (USA Edition)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Energon|Ultra Magnus (USA Edtion)]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"[[TF Station]]" affiliates'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#EnergonEnergon|Energon Strongarm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Multiple outlets'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Blade Phantom Night Edition]] / [[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Cutter Daylight Attack Edition]]}}
|}
{{-}}
;Media exclusives

[[File:Energontoy black rodimus.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Black Rodimus Convoy]]
:'''''[[TV Magazine]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Clear Green Edition]] / [[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Clear Deep Blue Edition]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#FireSL|Fire Grand Convoy]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus (Energon)#BlackRodimus|Black Rodimus Convoy]]}}</ul>

;Unknown exclusives

<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-unimc|MX-00 [[Unicron/toys#Energon|Unicron Black Version]]<ref>The black version of ''Energon'' Unicron was released in [[Japan]] packaged inside the ''Legends of the Microns'' Unicron box with "20th Anniversary" stickers applied to the front and back. According to several Japanese sources, the toy was released in limited numbers. Just how many were made and whether or not the figure was exclusive to any stores, is currently unknown.</ref>}}
</ul>
{{-}}

==Post-''Energon'' releases==
There's really not a lot to speak of, at least as far as "new" product goes. A great many ''Energon'' items were [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)#Rebranding and other odds and ends (2005 - 2008)|re-branded under the original ''Transformers: Universe'' banner]] and sold at various "discount" chains, but those toys were all identical to the original releases outside of the packaging.

So we're only listing new stuff... and it's a small, small list.
;Hasbro
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Downshift (Energon)#Universe (2003)|Downshift]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Snow Cat]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Kre-O]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kicker Jones#Kre-O|Energon Kicker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyCore|Energon Universe Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyCore|Energon Universe Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Core-Energon-Megatron.jpg|thumb|''Legacy: United'' Core Class Megatron]]
|}
{{-}}

;Takara
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Grand Scourge#Unite Warriors|Grand Scourge]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadbuster (Cloud)|Roadbuster]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockblast#New Legends|Shockwave]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:E-hobby-unite-warriors-grand-scourge.jpg|thumb|''Unite Warriors'' Grand Scourge]]
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Energon (toyline)}}
[[Category:Energon franchise| Energon (toyline)]]
[[Category:Unicron Trilogy toylines]]

Terrorcon (Energon)

2026-05-13T08:10:13Z

Doomdorm64:

{{factions|quintesson|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Terrorcon}}
[[File:Terrorcons what lies beneath.jpg|thumb|upright=2.1|Your country did not prepare you for the level of violence you will meet on my battlefield!]]
The '''Terrorcons''' are a special class of [[Decepticon]]s. Though some are fully sentient Transformers, the majority are little more than expendable, mass-produced drones. Terrorcon altmodes generally take the form of robotic beasts.

The Terrorcons of the Energon Battles have an unusual ability, shared with the [[Omnicon]]s, to handle and process raw [[energon]], from which they can create [[energon weapon]]s or power-booster cells known as [[Energon star]]s.

The Terrorcon breeds include:
{{collist|2|
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (leader)
*[[Battle Ravage]]
*[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Blackout]]
*[[Command Ravage]]
*[[Command Jaguar (Alpha Q Color)|Command Jaguar]]
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]
*"[[Shadowhawk Desert Type|Shadowhawk]]"
*[[Cruellock]]
*[[Dinobot Magma Type|Dinobot]]
*[[Doom-Lock (Energon)|Doom-Lock]]
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
*[[Chromhorn|Chromhorn]]
*[[Seacon (G1)#Timelines|Piranhacon]]
*"[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Dark Optimus]]" drones}}

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' comic===
Following the end of the Autobot/Decepticon war, [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] organized the Terrorcons as a neo-Decepticon faction bent on restarting the great war. Scorponok made a deal with [[Alpha Quintesson]], in which the group would help the Quintesson to achieve its ends in exchange for [[Super Mode|Hyper Power]] abilities drawn from [[Unicron]] himself. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} The Terrorcons were sent to Earth, to plunder its reserves of energon, but Scorponok decided to take the energon for himself and give Unicron the leftovers. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} The Terrorcons initially dominated their fight with the Autobots who came to stop them, until sabotage from [[Rad White|Rad]] made Scorponok break off in a panic. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Three}} In their second fight, the Terrorcons were overwhelmed by the [[Omnicon]]s and their energon manipulating powers, only being saved from defeat by Alpha Quintesson and the Four Horsemen forcibly retrieving them. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

After Tidal Wave was sent by Scorponok to retrieve a [[Seismic-shock warhead]] and failed, {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}} he was viciously beaten by the Terrorcon leader and cast out. However, he was approached by Alpha Quintesson, who had already been aware of Scorponok's self-serving nature, and reformatted into Mirage. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}}

[[Battle Ravage]], [[Cruellock]], [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] were later used as the basis for a massive army of clones, a million strong, which Alpha Quintesson unleashed on Earth as a warning against allying with the Autobots. {{storylink|Multiplicity}} A small force of Autobots (and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]) attempted to fight the clones, but the sheer number began to wear on their fuel reserves. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} Salvation came in the form of a newly restored Megatron, venting his rage at spending ten years imprisoned inside Unicron on the clones. Faced with this, they opted to retreat. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

'''Known Members:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (leader)
*[[Battle Ravage]]
*[[Cruellock]]
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]
}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
The Terrorcons were created out of Unicron's body by Alpha Q; they were the reconstituted form of Planet Q's soldier army, consumed by Unicron. They served as his near-mindless agents of energon collection, gathering more of the magical substance to help repair Unicron. Their natural instinct was to rush headlong, ''en masse'', toward any source of the substance (the human Kicker once used the Terrorcons' energon-sensing capabilities to help locate an energon vein in a mine.) In the early stages of the energon war, the Terrorcons consisted of bird and puma types. Alpha Q eventually devised two additional breeds, the dinosaur and beetle versions.

Scorponok displayed an unusual affinity for the Terrorcons, and generally served as their leader. When he was reprogrammed to serve Megatron, many of the Terrorcons likewise came with him. On at least one occasion, they displayed their loyalty by defending and healing their injured leader.

A handful of Terrorcons displayed the ability to speak.<ref>The Terrorcons' speech abilities are a strange artifact of ''Energon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s dubbing. In ''Super Link'', none of them ever speak.</ref> {{storylink|Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon}}
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====Ask Vector Prime====
[[Vector Prime]] noted that the Terrorcons of [[Aurex 802.23 Alpha]] were semi-sparked minions of [[Quintesson]]s, similar to the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s and [[Allicon]]s of the [[Primax]] cluster. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/04}}

====''End of G1 Universe''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Star of the Dark God, Part One}} }}

===Toy bios===
[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] were born from Terrorcon vermin in the depths of Cybertron that were mutated by the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] threatening the planet. {{storylink|Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)#Cybertron|Scrapmetal bio}}

===Toy pack-in comics===
The end result of [[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]]'s experiments with merging techno-organic matter with Mini-Cons, the animalistic Terrorcons broke free from their creator and escaped into the wild. {{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}

==Toys==
===''Energon''===
[[File:En-toy BattleRavage.jpg|thumb|Battle Ravage]]
[[File:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|thumb|Scorponok]]
*'''Terrorcons''' (2003-2004)
**[[Battle Ravage]]
**[[Command Ravage]] (Battle Ravage redeco)
**[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]
**[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Shadowhawk Cosmo Type]] (Divebomb redeco)
**[[Cruellock]]
**[[Doom-Lock (Energon)|Doom-Lock]] (Cruellock redeco)
**[[Dinobot Magma Type]] (Cruellock redeco)
**[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
**[[Chromhorn|Chromhorn Forest Type]] (Insecticon redeco)

:Like their counterparts the [[Omnicon]]s, the Terrorcons were sold carded at the $7 price point. They transform into mechanical beasts, following an angular, blocky aesthetic more rooted in the style of Generation 1's beasts than the organic styles of more recent toylines. Each comes with an "Energon weapon" made of colored translucent plastic, which uses a standardized peg and hole system to allow multiple attachments and configurations.

*'''Scorponok''' (2003)

:A much larger toy than the other Terrorcons, sold boxed.

===''Built to Rule!''===
*Scorponok

===''Cybertron''===
*'''Dark Scorponok'''

:A redeco of the Scorponok mold.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:2025-ArmadaNemesisPrime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Army-builder after the fact.]]
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Armada Nemesis Prime / [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)#Generations|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
:*''Accessories'': Ion blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix]], insignia plate, left and right smokestack guns
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>, [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ Marcelo Matere's Instagram]</ref>}}
{{repurposed|as=Terrorcons|by="[[Star of the Dark God, Part One]]"|year=[[2026]]}}

:''Generations'' ''Armada'' Nemesis Prime is a new-head retool of Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Armada Universe Optimus Prime]]; representing his [[:File:Puppet.jpg|"regenerating" face from the ''Armada'' cartoon]]. His coloration is based on his cartoon appearance, as opposed to his Hasbro toy, lacking any of that swaggy off-white bone tan it had. He also doesn't feature a Decepticon insignia, with the plate on the top of his truck mode also being retooled to now be smooth and blank.

:Nemesis Prime entirely omits Optimus' combiner trailer, (which he can still combine with, showing off a brand new Super Mode not mentioned in his instructions) but rather includes the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)#Generations|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]. They combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Generations|Star Saber]] for him to wield. Nemesis retains Optimus' large ion blaster and smokestack guns, which serve as additional weapons for him to use. If desired, the ion blaster can store in his truck bed via the 5 mm ports back there which totally aren't hands.

:Nemesis' chest panel can be opened up to reveal his dark copy of the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix]]. Painted gold but with a red core, you could say it represents the [[Doomstone]].

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Merchandise==
===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Cybertron Attacktix DarkScroponok.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Dark Scorponok]]
*Battle Ravage (Booster, 2006)
*Insecticon (Booster, 2006)
*Scorponok (Booster, 2006)
*Dark Scorponok (Boooster, 2007) - unreleased

===''Titaniums''===
*Scorponok (Robot Master, 2006)

===''3-D Battle Card Game''===
*Cruellock (2007)

==Notes==
*According to [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], the original idea for the [[Omnicon]]s and Terrorcons by the design departments of both Hasbro and Takara was for them to be evolved [[Mini-Con]]s. This was completely ignored by Takara's marketing department, who were the only people from Takara ever directly talking to [[We've]], so this idea never made it into the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Super Link''/''Energon'']] cartoon, and when Ichikawa found out about that, he never bothered trying to link his [[Linkage (comic)|''Linkage'' comic]] and the ''Super Link'' cartoon.<ref name="ichikawa">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/43847f79db724831 "Wing Saber vs. Mega-Dinobot: A Lesson"], Hirofumi Ichikawa at alt.toys.transformers</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Terrorcon''' (テラーコン ''Terākon'')
*''French:'' '''Terrican''' (France, episode 1) and '''Terrorcon''' (France, cartoon dub), '''Terromodus''' (Canada toys)
*''Spanish:'' '''Terromodus'''
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==References==
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[[Category:Cybertron subgroups]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Energon subgroups]]
[[Category:Energon Terrorcons| ]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Quintesson servant races]]
[[Category:Unicron-related groups]]

Overlord (G1)

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{{Disambigm|Overlord (disambiguation)|Gigatron (disambiguation)}}
: ''Overlord is a [[Decepticon]] [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Overlord.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Check out these killer abs!]]
[[Autobot]]s quake in fear when '''Overlord''' (オーバーロード ''Ōbārōdo'', aka '''Gigatron'''[[#Notes|[Note]]]) thunders on to the battlefield. This towering warrior is an amalgamation of the deadliest [[Decepticon]] weaponry known, armed with laser blasters and grenade launchers in his stomach, and the terrifying ability to prevent the wounds he inflicts upon his opponents from healing. He is even equipped with an internal arms factory. Overlord is formed from two individual vehicles, the Gigatank and the Megajet, which combine to form his colossal [[robot mode]], a heavily armed advance base, or a larger jet capable of space flight.<ref>Hybridized summary from the 1988 ''Masterforce'' anime and the 2005-2018 IDW comics</ref>

{{note|Exactly who—and even ''what''—Overlord is varies greatly from continuity to continuity, to the point that it could conceivably be argued whether or not the different incarnations represent different characters. See individual sections below for details.}}

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Keiichi Noda]] (Japanese)|[[Rik Thomas]] (English, Omni Productions dub), [[Enrico Maggi]] (Italian)}}
[[File:Overlord r.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Believe it or not, this is a crane shot.]]
The story of the Overlord begins with the mysterious alien energy-being and self-styled Decepticon god, [[Devil Z]], who schemed to create the ultimate lifeform by merging Transformers and humans into one. Devil Z stole a collection of Transformer [[Transtector]]s from the [[G Nebula 89|G Nebula]] and brought them to Earth. Devil Z recruited two human beings, husband and wife [[Giga]] and [[Mega]], and charged them with creating an army for him. Mega and Giga were both bonded to the largest Transtector, and together, they became the terrifying Overlord, serving as Devil Z's "Ambassador of Destruction" on Earth.

Giga and Mega took their Transtectors into battle for the first time after a string of failures that resulted in several of the Godmaster Transtectors falling into the hands of the [[Autobot]]s. The couple had [[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (G1)|Buster]] lure Autobot commander [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] into the desert, and then confronted him as Overlord, immediately proving their superiority by beating him to near-death. {{storylink|Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?}} Believing Ginrai dealt with, Overlord subsequently departed into space, {{storylink|Will the Bomber Project Be Destroyed!?}} taking control of a [[Weather Observatory Moon Base|weather-monitoring base]] on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] in order to rendezvous with the approaching [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] there. Ginrai, however, proved entirely too stubborn to die, and, powered-up through his combination with the freshly-constructed [[Godbomber]] drone, soon pursued Overlord and engaged him in battle above the moon's surface. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!}} During the fight, Ginrai was blindsided by BlackZarak and sent crashing down to the moon, where he found himself hunted by the two powerful Decepticons. Luckily, the Autobot battleship [[Grand Maximus]] arrived to help, and the two Decepticon tried to break off the fight an return to Earth. Ginrai and Grand vowed to stop them, and a shot from Ginrai's God Cannon sent Overlord plummeting back to the moon, forcing Giga and Mega to split into their individual Transtectors to soften their impact and save their lives. The Autobot pair managed to drive BlackZarak back to the moon as well, and the dark Decepticon insisted that Overlord return to Earth alone and inform Devil Z of the situation. Overlord refused, furious that anyone other than Devil Z would presume to give him orders, but when Ginrai and Grand returned to press their attack, he realised the damage he had sustained prevented him from carrying on the fight, and he relented. After Overlord departed for Earth, however, the outnumbered BlackZarak was then beaten by Ginrai and sent fleeing back into the depths of space. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon}}

[[File:Overlord v.jpg|205px|thumb|I'm easy come. Easy go. Little High. Little Low.]]
Incensed by this failure, Giga decided to reduce Ginrai's power level by destroying Godbomber. A desert again served as Ginrai and Overlord's battleground, as Overlord used his Chōkon Power to create a massive whirling tornado out of the shifting sands, but when he was thrown off balance by a sneaky God Punch attack, Overlord's "Chōkon Tornado" quickly backfired on him and sent him spinning off wildly through the sky. {{storylink|Overlord - Terror of the Chōkon Tornado}} Despite this setback, Overlord made another attempt to eliminate Godbomber, this time by separating him from Ginrai with an ambush in the American heartland. In their separate Transtectors, Giga and Mega wore down Ginrai until he no longer had enough Chōkon Power to animate Godbomber, but the plan was foiled when the Autobot [[Headmaster Junior]]s discovered they could combine their own energy to control Godbomber themselves. With Ginrai and Godbomber reunited, Overlord was sent packing by a blast of Chōkon Power. {{storylink|Destroy Godbomber!!}}

[[File:Overlord b.jpg|left|205px|thumb|Umm, Giga? Where are we supposed to sleep?]]
Overlord later adopted his base mode for the first time to act as a staging ground for the search for the final Godmaster. The search came to an abruptly end, however, when the Godmaster himself, [[Clouder]], sought out the Decepticons, and the villains decided to use his ability to adopt two robot forms to install him as a double agent within the Autobot ranks. {{storylink|Appearance!! The Final Godmaster}} Using information fed to them by Clouder, the Decepticons initiated a full-scale attack on the Autobots' headquarters, again using Overlord's base mode as a mobile headquarters from which the assault was masterminded. {{storylink|Secret Orders! Destroy the Autobot Base!!}} When Ginrai (who had been lured away from the base so the attack to begin) returned to aid his fellow Autobots, Overlord transformed to [[robot mode]] and again engaged him in battle, intending to keep him occupied until a [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacon]] force could destroy the Autobot base from within. Although defeated in combat, Overlord was still able to gloat, as Ginrai failed to realise that he was being stalled until it was too late. Furious at his own short-sightedness, Ginrai hurled Overlord and embedded him, head-first, in the side of the mountain housing the Autobot base. At that moment, the base's magma converter power core finally exploded, and Overlord was sent flying over the horizon by a jet of lava. {{storylink|Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes}}

[[File:Overlord spacejet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Set controls to outer space, now, flying higher than ever before!]]
Soon thereafter, BlackZarak returned to Earth, and the Decepticons began "Operation M-1" to cut a swathe of devastation across the Earth. While BlackZarak tore through [[New York City|New York]], Overlord landed in the heart of [[Paris]], decimating military resistance and destroying the [[Arc de Triomphe]]. With these cities in ruins, the two Decepticons began to converge on Tokyo; while passing over China, Overlord landed on the Great Wall and broadcasted a message to the leaders of the world, warning them to surrender or witness Tokyo's destruction. Overlord then carried on his way, easily defeating [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]], [[Phoenix (G1)|Phoenix]] and [[Diver (G1)|Diver]] when they attempted to block his path. Overlord and BlackZarak soon arrived in Tokyo, and with no surrender forthcoming, began razing the city. In the midst of the chaos, however, Ginrai and Grand Maximus—who had been trapped in a black hole by BlackZarak, and only just managed to escape—arrived to stop their evil deeds. During the ensuing battle, Ginrai manoeuvred himself between the two Decepticons, and dodged at the last second, causing them to blast each other. With his two most powerful warriors damaged, Devil Z called off Operation M-1, and initiated Operation M-2 {{storylink|BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space}} which involved destroying the Earth's atmosphere from orbit with the unholy [[Death Para-Machine]]. Overlord transformed to his "space jet" mode to carry the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors into space for the operation, but naturally, the Autobots pursued their enemies, and Ginrai was able to destroy the Death Para-Machine before it caused irreparable damage to Earth. {{storylink|Crisis! The Day of Human Extinction}}

[[File:Overlord vs ginrai.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"I outrank you, Ginrai!" "You do NOT! 'God' outranks 'Overlord'!"]]
After a battle with [[Lightfoot (G1)|Lightfoot]] in southern Europe, {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}} Overlord tried a more underhanded tactic, capturing Autobot Headmaster Junior [[Shūta Gō]], and using him as a bargaining chip to bring Ginrai to the Decepticon base. The battle that followed was distinctly one-sided, as Ginrai was unable to fight back due to Shūta being in danger, but this suddenly took an unexpected turn when Decepticon Junior [[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]] turned on his teammates and freed Shūta. Even as the shocked Overlord commanded him to stop, Ginrai got back in the fight, and flattened Overlord before escaping with Shūta and Cancer. {{storylink|God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base}} With the information Cancer provided them, the Autobots were able to stage an all-out attack on the Decepticon base, during which Overlord again battled Ginrai. The fight came to a sudden end when Devil Z merged with BlackZarak and collapsed the Decepticon base in a failed attempt to destroy the Autobots. {{storylink|The Ultimate Combination!! BlackZarak, the New Lifeform}}

For a time, Devil Z's hatred of humankind had been steadily growing, and rankled with Giga and Mega, reaching a head when the alien abandoned [[Wilder (G1)|Wilder]] and [[Bullhorn (G1)|Bullhorn]] in the ruins of the Decepticon base, and transformed Hydra and Buster into true robots. {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}} Confronting God Ginrai for one final time in the heart of the [[Grand Canyon]], Overlord vowed to fight him without weapons, battling him only through the use of his physical strength and the power of his human flesh. He didn't explain his motives to Ginrai, but Ginrai observed Overlord's refusal to draw his weapons, and fought honourably. When Grand Maximus arrived on the scene, however, he was not so concerned, and simply shot Overlord out of the sky. {{storylink|Autobots! Desperate Attack!!}}

[[File:Overlord ginrairescue.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|I get by with a little help from my ... uh, foes.]]
After the battle in the Grand Canyon, the Decepticons relocated to the Alps, and the Autobots again gave chase. Overlord was willing to engage the Autobot Godmasters, but the merged Devil Z/BlackZarak entity held him back and instead buried them under an avalanche. Meanwhile, Ginrai again defeated Hydra and Buster, and the two brothers limped back to the peak of the Matterhorn, where Devil Z turned on them for their failure. As their punishment continued, Overlord at last stood up to his leader and attempted to stop him, only to be on the receiving end of Devil Z's wrath. {{storylink|Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z}} Unexpectedly, Overlord was rescued by Ginrai, and as the Autobot leader began his final battle with BlackZarak, Giga and Mega realized that they owed him a debt of honor for saving them and finally made the decision to turn against their former master. When Overlord attempted to aid God Ginrai in his battle with BlackZarak, however, they were struck down and enveloped in a sphere of Devil Z's [[Devil Power]]. Devil Z separated Mega and Giga from their Transtectors, bringing Overlord to life as a true super-robot lifeform. As their [[Master-Brace]]s vanished from their wrists, Giga and Mega died, regretting that they could not settle their rivalry with Ginrai honourably. Alas, there was not even time to mourn, as the new, robotic Overlord lunged for Ginrai, but was tackled by Grand Maximus. Ginrai subsequently united his powers with the Headmasters Juniors to finally destroy Devil Z and BlackZarak, and at the sight of his leader being vaporized, Overlord immediately called for the Decepticons to retreat. As they fled into space, the Autobots' Transtectors were also brought to life, as Overlord's had been, by the death of Devil Z, and they headed into space in pursuit of Overlord's Decepticons. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}

====''Legends'' comic====
The now-living Overlord transtector and his followers joined with the Decepticon forces in space, and in [[2021]], Overlord led an attack on the [[transtector]] factory in [[G Nebula 89]], forcing [[Grand Maximus|Grand]] to send the former [[Decepticon]] [[Headmaster Junior]]s to the [[Legends World]] for their safety. {{storylink|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} During one of his assaults, Overlord was defeated by a [[Getmaster]]-powered [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]. {{storylink|LG39 Brainstorm}}

Giga and Mega would be resurrected in the Legends World by Devil Z, and they acquired new Overlord transtectors that they could bond to as [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. {{storylink|LG60 Overlord}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
[[File:Decepticons in the g nebula.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Those car washes get more dangerous every year.]]
Overlord briefly led the Decepticon army before the rise to power of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]. {{storylink|Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus's toy bio}} Following this, Overlord commanded the Sector Two Decepticon force, based in the G Nebula, where they battled the Autobots under the command of his old foe, God Ginrai. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}

====''Zone'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Keiichi Noda]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:OverlordZone1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Robots should not wear [[Transformer clothing#Capes|capes]].]]
Years after the end of the [[Masterforce War]], Overlord was among the Decepticons recruited by the new Decepticon emperor Violengiguar to become the strongest of his Nine Great Demon Generals. In addition to his new title of "Super-God General", Overlord was outfitted with new armor and weapons that made him even more dangerous than before. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

Years later, when the supernatural creature known as [[Violengiguar]] seized command of the Decepticons, his first act was to recruit nine "[[Nine Great Demon Generals|Demon Generals]]" from Decepticon history. Overlord was selected to be one of those Generals and was given new power and weaponry to make him an even greater threat than before. At Violengiguar's instruction, Overlord was sent to the planet [[Feminia]] to wreak havoc along with [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Together, the three Decepticon Demon Generals destroyed the entire planet and nearly killed Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]] in the process.

Two-and-a-half months later, Overlord led Menasor, Abominus, and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] in an attack on the planet of [[Micro|Zone]], gleefully blasting [[Micromaster]]s and using his trident to slice into [[Zone Base]] to retrieve a sample of [[Energon Z]] for Decepticon use. With the Micromasters completely unable to harm the Decepticon generals, Overlord left the planet in triumph, handing the Energon Z off to the second group of Generals, who went on to attack Earth, but were stopped by Autobot [[Powered Master]] [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

It wasn't long before Overlord got his own chance to go up against Dai Atlas, but the Powered Master didn't think much of this so-called "Strongest of the Generals," aiming to finish their battle in under eight seconds. Whether or not he achieved this lofty goal is unknown, but he ''did'' lay out Overlord with his powerful "Galactic Dash" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}}

The Generals schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them formidable foes for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

====Train Wars====
In the aftermath of Violengiguar's defeat, Overlord's faction of Decepticons in G Nebula 89 tried to reorganize and desired to take control of the nebula's transtector factory to create more Decepticon soldiers. {{storylink|Train Wars: Goshooter & Shūta Gō Chapter}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In some versions of the history of the [[G1 World|Primax 785.06 Alpha]] system, the G Nebula Transtector that became Overlord was intended to be a new body for a fallen Decepticon known as [[Gigatron (G1)|Gigatron]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/24}}

===''TV Magazine'' comic continuity===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic====
[[File:Overlord manga.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"I am a freak?, Not so, I am a devil!"]]

After a failed assault on planet [[Athenia]] and the defeat of [[Scramble 7]], the Decepticons returned to Earth and were met by their new commander, the mysterious Overlord. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army}}

Giga and Mega debuted their Transtectors in an attack on a city, during which they combined into Overlord and devastated the Autobot Godmasters with their Daemon Blast and Bolt Masher weapons. Blindsided and badly damaged by the newly created God Ginrai, Overlord was goaded into pursuing the Autobot out into space, where BlackZarak was battling the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. As BlackZarak turned to face the approaching Ginrai, the cunning Autobot swiftly ducked out of the way, causing Overlord and BlackZarak to attack each other. Gravely wounded, Overlord returned to Earth, while BlackZarak fled back into space. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Divine Combination!}}

Overlord's base mode was employed by the Decepticon to hold Shūta Gō and [[Cab (human)|Cab]] prisoner, when they attempted to torture the two boys into becoming members of the Decepticons. Their fellow Autobot Junior, [[Minerva (human)|Minerva]], came to their rescue when she crashed Godbomber through Overlord's walls and freed them, after which Overlord transformed to robot mode to face the approaching Ginrai and Grand Maximus. It wasn't his best showing: after Ginrai combined with Godbomber, Grand crashed his battleship directly into Overlord's face, and God Ginrai used the Headmaster's "[[Master Blade (Masterforce)|Master Blade]]" to slice off Overlord's legs. Their Transtectors forcibly separated, the battered Giga and Mega escaped. {{storylink|The Good and Evil Families of Earth}}

[[File:Overlord aolaser.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Cry some more!"]]
From the top of [[Chomolungma]], Overlord rained destruction down on the world using the Decepticons' newest weapon, the [[A.O. Laser]]. When Ginrai and Godbomber arrived to stop him, Overlord turned the laser on them; they dodged, but they had failed to observe the presence of the Decepticons' newest member, the Godmaster Clouder, who reflected the laser beam back at them and knocked them out of the sky. Unfortunately for Overlord, a chance comment from Cancer insulting Clouder's falcon mode plunged the Godmaster into such a rage that he turned on his Decepticon allies and blew up the A.O. Laser in Overlord's hands. Although Ginrai had been temporarily blinded by the A.O. Laser, the Headmaster Juniors were able to serve as his eyes and point him in the right direction to unleash his "God Punch" attack, which clobbered Overlord so hard that Giga and Mega actually popped out of his chest. {{storylink|The Decepticons' Great Counterattack!}}

Soon thereafter, when the Autobots were off-Earth visiting their space-based allies, BlackZarak was able to return to Earth, and he and Overlord took the opportunity to attack a city. The Autobots soon returned with, and Ginrai and Godbomber grappled with Overlord, forcing him to separate back into the Megajet and Gigatank. The two Autobots clung onto the separate Transtectors, however, refusing to let them escape, as they waited for the new weapon they had brought back from space, the [[VX Bomb]] to detonate. The explosion came seconds later, knocking Mega and Giga's Transtectors offline, but Ginrai and Godbomber survived by combining into God Ginrai. {{storylink|Life or Death? The Desperate Divine Combination!}}

[[File:Overlord vs blackzarak.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Don't ever speak about Broly.]]
When BlackZarak attacked a city, Cancer happened to be here, and BlackZarak showed his disdain for humans by using the boy as a bargaining chip to prevent the Autobots from interfering with his deviltry. Horrified at this treatment of Cancer, Overlord viciously attacked BlackZarak, rescuing Cancer from his grip, but while they were fighting, it allowed the Autobots to take down both of them. {{storylink|The Great Turnabout of the Autobots}}

In light of this act of treachery by Overlord, it was perhaps not surprising that in the midst of his next battle with Ginrai, Overlord himself was the subject of a betrayal. In an attempt to transform himself into the ultimate lifeform, Devil Z fused with BlackZarak, and then turned on Overlord and the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors, attempting to drain theirs and Ginrai's [[Chōkon Power|Jinchōkon]] and take it for his own. They were saved by the Autobot Pretenders, who blocked the Jinchōkon-absorbing beam, and Overlord decided to join with the Autobots in defeating Devil Z. Overlord joined with all the other Transformers in combining their energies into the "Perfect Transform Attack", which finally destroyed BlackZarak and Devil Z once and for all. With the alien's death, the Transformers' Transtectors were brought to life as true super-robot lifeforms, Overlord's included. Alas, Devil Z's energies had also been sustaining the lives of Giga and Mega, and his death also resulted in theirs. The now-living Overlord and Ginrai Transtectors decided to take their troops back into space, where Overlord vowed to defeat Ginrai in memory of Mega and Giga, and for the honor of the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Life-Forms}}

====''Zone'' comic====
[[File:Overlord zone manga.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Your hair is like lavender but smells like strawberries.]]
Years after the end of the [[Masterforce War]], Overlord was among the Decepticons recruited by the new Decepticon emperor Violengiguar to become the strongest of his Nine Great Demon Generals. In addition to his new title of "Super-God General", Overlord was outfitted with new armor and weapons that made him even more dangerous than before. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

One month after the Demon Generals destroyed the planet Feminia, apparently taking the life of the Autobot Supreme Commander Victory Saber in the process, Overlord led Menasor, Bruticus and Abominus in an attack on the planet Zone, where they successfully stole a sample of the super-energy, Energon Z. When the Zone Base transformed into battle mode and opened fire on the Decepticons, Overlord called retreat, seeing no need to stay and fight when the prize was already theirs. Overlord then handed the Energon Z off to the second platoon of generals, who subsequently headed for Earth, but were defeated in battle there by the Autobot Powered Master Dai Atlas. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

It wasn't long before Overlord got his own chance to go up against Dai Atlas, but the Powered Master didn't think much of this so-called "Strongest of the Generals," aiming to finish their battle in under eight seconds. Whether or not he achieved this lofty goal is unknown, but he ''did'' lay out Overlord with his powerful "Galactic Dash" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them formidable foes for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

===''PDTF Comic''===
[[File:Pdtype overlord.jpg|left|thumb|I'm a foot and a half taller than you, but whatever.]]
During a battle between Overlord and Super Ginrai, the Autobot Godmaster prepared to attack with Chokon Power. When he raised his hands to summon Tenchokon, however, he was struck by a bolt of lightning, causing Overlord to smirk that the weather wasn't looking too good. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##7 "Fight! Super Ginrai!"|Fight! Super Ginrai!!}}

Sitting in a field, watching the clouds float by, Overlord started to wonder what he was doing with his life and decided he needed a day off to reflect on his lot. Unfortunately, he had chosen to sit down and have this epiphany in the middle of a huge battle, and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began shouting at him to get back up and join the fight. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##9 "Oh Overlord."|Oh, Overlord}}

===European toy bio continuity===
[[File:Overlord vs motorvators.jpg|thumb|Collect all time-displaced toys.]]
A legend by virtue of his very existence, Overlord is the ultimate Decepticon anti-hero. Emerging to join the Transformers' war at some undetermined point in space and time, Overlord fights alone on the battlefield despite his Decepticon allegiance, a monolithic horror born of "advanced robotic engineering" whose special abilities—including the power to travel across dimensions—come from the "[[Energon figure]]s" that operate his multiple functions.

To counter the monstrous threat posed by this powerful new breed of Decepticon, the Autobots developed their own new team of warriors, the [[Motorvator]]s, emulating Overlord's Energon figure technology to make the trio a match for his awesome power.<ref>Overlord's European toy bio</ref><ref>Story blurb on Overlord and the Motorvators' packaging.</ref>
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===2005 IDW continuity===
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{{bigquote|A good strategist is half psychologist and half '''sadist'''. And I was the '''best'''.|Overlord|[[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' #3]]}}
[[File:Overlords spark remembrance day.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|They're so cute when they're small.]]
Overlord was born on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Moonbase Two|second moon]] 4.2 million years ago, a rare breed known as a "[[Point One Percenter]]". After its "first flash" killed the [[Frak|hapless]] [[Rushcut|miners]] who discovered it, his [[spark]] was taken by the [[Functionist Council]]'s authenticator [[Three-of-Twelve]]. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}}

[[File:MegatronOrigin2 fightcrowd1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hey, he appeared as a rabid fan of gladiatorial combat in a crowd shot once. Wouldn't it be ''awesome'' if [[Nick Roche|someone]] built a whole character round that?]]
In the days before the [[Great War (G1)|Cybertronian civil war]], Overlord was both an avid spectator of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s gladiatorial matches {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} and a participant in the bouts, even fighting Megatron himself. Megatron would be the only opponent to ever defeat Overlord, and he did so regularly, giving Overlord a pathological fear of defeat. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} All the same, Overlord still joined Megatron's Decepticon faction upon its founding, though it was not the loftiness of the Decepticon cause that Megatron espoused which enticed him. Rather, it was the chance to have the glorious excess of the gladiator battles move beyond the arena, to encompass entire worlds. To Overlord, the ends didn't matter overly much when the ''means'' themselves were this pleasurable. As a result, his tactics developed a reputation as unsound, and his schemes as nothing more than flights of brutal whimsy. Unlike [[Scorponok (G1)|many]] [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|other]] powerful Decepticons, he had no interest in command, only in taking his slaughter to the next stage. Megatron was not convinced, however, believing the image of Overlord as simply interested in killing to be a façade, and began searching for a way to exert greater control over him.

[[File:Overlord UnuntriumInfusion RemembranceDay.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|left|Weapon O.]]
Recognizing Overlord's power, Megatron regularly sparred with him, and eventually, three million years ago, selected him to be the fourth candidate for an upgrade process that would transform him into a world-shatteringly powerful superwarrior. Rendered virtually indestructible by an infusion of [[ununtrium]] to his endoskeleton, Overlord's first action as a member of the "[[Warriors Elite]]" was to smash out of his capsule and kill the scientist who oversaw the process, [[Rossum]]. He could not, however, do the same to Megatron: the Decepticon leader had not been foolish, and had, during the upgrade process, had [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] equip Overlord with both a killswitch that could deactivate him, and infect him with an [[Achilles virus]] that caused a "tactical blindspot" preventing him from figuring out how to harm Megatron. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}} When [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] was captured by the Autobots and brought to the [[Institute|New Institute]] for brainwashing, Overlord saw his chance to free himself from these shackles. While ostensibly attacking the facility to rescue Soundwave, he also captured the cerebroscientist [[Trepan]], and studied the basics of [[mnemosurgery]] from him, intending to hack Shockwave's memories and learn how to deactivate his killswitch and the virus. Megatron caught wind of Overlord's scheming before he learned how to interface with others, and had Trepan killed. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} Overlord later participated in the [[Battle for Hell's Point]] alongside the other members of the Warriors Elite. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}

[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers2-teleconference.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I am not a number!]]
While embroiled in battle on [[Caldoon 4]], Overlord was called to a teleconference with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], who announced the finalization of his [[infiltration protocol]], and that Overlord would join fellow Warriors Elite [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]] in being reclassified as "[[Phase Sixer]]s", called in to alien worlds to enact the doomsday scenario of the protocol's final phase. Dissatisfied with being declared a weapon that operated at someone else's whim, Overlord contested his appointment, and Megatron gave him two options: do as he was told, or refuse and have Megatron hunt him down. Overlord made his choice quickly, returning to the battle outside and dispatching every Autobot save one—[[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]]—who he allowed to survive so a message could be sent to Megatron: Overlord had chosen option two. He proceeded to leave Caldoon 4 to plan for Megatron's inevitable coming. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}} For his treason, Overlord found his way onto the infamous [[The List|list]] of traitors maintained by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

Some time later, Overlord initiated a conflict with the emperor of a star system who was in possession of interstellar travel capabilities and weapons technology that rivaled his own. Finding himself overmatched, Overlord sought and secured the aid of [[Gorelock]]'s Decepticon battalion, which, at the time, was assigned to [[Spensifax B]]. The ensuing battle, according to the estimates of science officer [[Vivisector]], set the technological development of the empire back an estimated 250,000 years. {{storylink|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Gorelock's prisoner clemency request}}

[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers1-Overlord.jpg|thumb|left|We peed a little.]]
At the height of the [[Surge (event)|cross-galactic Decepticon uprising]], Overlord arrived at [[Garrus-9]] in the midst of the Decepticon siege of the prison, and casually murdered garrison leader [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] when he refused to turn command over to him. Intending to turn Garrus-9 into his home away from home, Overlord personally defeated warden [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and threw him to the crowd of Decepticon prisoners he had freed as a show of good faith. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} Overlord was not done with Maximus, though, later imprisoning him and personally torturing him for information on the [[Aequitas]] computer hidden in the bowls of Garrus-9, and the [[Epistemus|mysterious secret]] of the prison that the computer had been created to hide. Maximus refused to give up the passcodes to the device's chamber even after Overlord threatened to kill an Autobot for every second that he withheld them. {{storylink|Interiors}}

[[File:Overlord-Fort-Max-Interiors.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Do you expect me to talk?" "No, I expect you to die and be a cheap funeral".]]
During his time in command of Garrus-9, Overlord turned the prison into a huge gladiatorial arena, and had the prisoners fight for their lives with the promise that victory meant freedom. This was, of course, a lie; those who won in twelve bouts were offered the choice of facing Overlord himself or committing suicide. Overlord forced the imprisoned [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] to watch footage both of these matches and of the sacking of the prison, possibly driving him insane. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} After a year of this, some of the Decepticons began to have doubts about their sadistic leader; [[Fearswoop (G1)|Fearswoop]] was lucky to survive when he questioned Overlord's lack of sportsmanship, but [[Wingblazer]] and his partner were not so fortunate when they let an Autobot prisoner get the better of them during a hunt, and Overlord killed them for their carelessness. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} Around this time, Overlord also released Shockwave from confinement and let him leave in return for the Achilles Virus being removed. Shockwave could tell that all Overlord was doing with Garrus-9 was trying to get Megatron's attention, though Overlord denied it. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers1-BoreholeKickoff.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Better than television!]]
Two years later, Overlord and his Decepticons watched the captive Autobot [[Kick-Off (G1)|Kick-Off]] battle the Decepticon [[Borehole]] for his amusement. Kick-Off triumphed and was taken to Overlord's quarters {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} where he was offered the customary choice; {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last stand of the Wreckers #4}} he evidently opted to fight Overlord, given the brutalized state of his body when it was later found. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

Not long thereafter, the Autobot strike team known as the [[Wreckers]] arrived to liberate Garrus-9, one of their drop pods crashing into the arena chamber right in front of Overlord's feet. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}} Although disappointed to discover that the new arrivals were not troops sent by Megatron, Overlord was amused by the joke made by [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]] about Wreckers combining... right before he shot him through the head. The Wreckers turned down Overlord's proposal of surrender but were unable to injure him, and escaped into the prison by detonating a fuel tank to cover their withdrawal. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

[[File:LastStandofWreckers4- OverlordSpringerReady.jpg|thumb|upright=.75|FINAL ROUND, FIGHT!]]
Regrouping with help from the Decepticon [[Snare]], who had come to believe that the Decepticons on Garrus-9 were as trapped by Overlord as the Autobots were, the Wreckers established a new mission objective: kill Overlord. They did not have to hunt him down, however, as he soon arrived to take them on. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The fight quickly made its way to the rooftop of Garrus-9, where [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] was torn in half and used to dispatch Kup. A [[harpoon]] through the eye courtesy of [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] barely fazed Overlord, who delivered a defeat more crushing than any beating: the Autobot prisoners the Wreckers had come to liberate had all been executed on his orders already. Overlord proved able even to shrug off the massive payload of a huge chaingun-like weapon provided to Springer by [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]], but after all the other Autobots around him had been dispatched, Ironfist revealed the weapon's secret: it had injected Overlord with thousands of deterrence chips, which Ironfist then remotely detonated, reducing Overlord to a flaming, yet still-functional skeleton.

[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers5-brittlebones.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|"Megatron better not show up when I'm naked!"]]
Ironfist fell unconscious, leaving only [[Verity Carlo]] to hear Overlord's wrathful ranting, as he demanded to know how he could meet a challenge from Megatron in this sorry state. Realizing this was what Overlord had longed for all along, Verity dropped the bomb: Megatron was ''dead''. Overlord was stunned by the realization that while he had dedicated every waking hour of his existence to his supposedly inevitable fight with Megatron, the Decepticon leader had never cared, and would never come. He put up no resistance when Impactor recovered, but Impactor refused to kill Overlord, for Springer's sake, and promised to take him in to face justice. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

[[File:Overlord-Lost-Light-Interiors.jpg|thumb|First class may seem like a rip off but it has advantages over the alternatives.]]
[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] believed that the Autobots had a moral obligation to return P.O.W.s to their natural state, so he had the Decepticon's body rebuilt. [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]], intent on learning from Overlord the secrets of the process that created the Phase Sixers, acquiesced to Bumblebee's decision in hopes it would encourage Overlord to talk, and released a cover story that claimed the villain's spark had been extracted and sealed in a [[whiteout vacuum]]. In the wake of Cybertron's rebirth following the [[Chaos (IDW)|Chaos event]], Prowl petitioned [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] to use his mnemosurgery skills to read Overlord's memories in the hopes of creating an army of "Autobot Phase Sixers," but Chromedome refused. Learning that Chromedome was leaving Cybertron aboard the ''[[Lost Light]]'', Prowl convinced [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] to allow him to put Overlord on the Lost Light. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}} At launch, he had the [[Duobot]]s secretly load Overlord aboard the ship and instructed [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] to talk Chromedome around to his way of thinking when the time was right. As a security measure, Overlord was held within a [[slow cell]] in which time passed much more slowly. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}}

When the ''Lost Light'' launched, an accident aboard caused a massive quantum explosion, and as a result the ship was split into two identical copies—one on-course, and one off-course—each containing an identical Overlord. On the on-course Lost-Light, Rodimus died in an accident with a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]], after which Drift came clean to Ultra Magnus, who proceeded to inform the rest of the crew. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken}} When Brainstorm—a deep-cover double agent with Decepticon ties—was contacted by his Decepticon handler and demanded proof of his loyalty to the Decepticon cause, the Autobot panicked and put through a call to the Decepticon Justice Division, sabotaging Overlord's slow cell so that the DJD could detect his energy signature. {{storylink|Our Steps Will Always Rhyme}} The DJD initially agreed to not harm the crew of the ''Lost Light'' so as to maintain his cover, {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} but reneged when they discovered Drift aboard the ship. The DJD proceeded to slaughter the entire crew of the ''Lost Light'' {{storylink|slaughterhouse}} {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}} {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} before finally going to chop off Overlord's head off with a saw. Crossing Overlord's name off the list, the DJD left the shattered wreckage of the ''Lost Light'' behind in orbit of [[Ofsted XVII]]. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}}

[[File:RemembranceDay-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.50|left]]
On the off-course ''Lost Light,'' the "other" Overlord remained a prisoner of the Autobots; when a crack was cut in the cell by the stowaway Sparkeater, paranoid security director [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] began hearing noises emanating from within. After recording the noises and discovering, with aid from [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], that it was a massively-slowed down voice repeating "Kill me", {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} Red Alert widened the crack and discovered the cell's occupant, {{storylink|Interiors}} but was mysteriously deactivated in an alleged suicide before he could tell anyone. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

After Chromedome's [[Conjunx Endura]] [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] was grievously injured in battle, the possibility of losing Rewind was enough to convince Chromedome to begin visiting the slow cell to probe Overlord's mind in a series of mental interrogation sessions, gradually acclimatizing himself to the Decepticon's mental architecture. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} As a safeguard in the event of Overlord's escape, he subtly altered the Decepticon's memories so as to make him associate the phrase "[['Til all are one]]!" with defeat in combat, knowing that Rodimus would undoubtedly say this in a battle and give the Autobots a potential opening to take down the stunned Decepticon. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

[[File:Overlord bigfight UnderColdBlueStars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|right|So Overlord walks into a [[Swerve's|bar]]. Everybody dies. Painfully.]]

During the last of these sessions, however, Chromedome made a fatal mistake when he inadvertently revealed to Overlord that Megatron was still alive. Spurred back to action, Overlord used the mnemosurgery tricks he had learned from Trepan to take over their mental link and plucked the code for the slow cell from Chromedome's memories. Bursting free from his restraints, he opened the cell and sealed Chromedome in, {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} then proceeded to go on a rampage through the ship, first stomping [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] to death, then attacking [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] in the medibay. The assembled crew of the ship confronted him in battle, during which Overlord stabbed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] through the [[spark]], then turned on [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] asking him for last words. When Rodimus replied with "'til all are one," however, the phrase tripped Overlord's mnemonic trigger, allowing him to be herded back to the slow cell by Fortress Maximus so that he could be jettisoned from the ship. At the last moment, however, the plan was nearly thwarted when one of Overlord's stolen swords was lodged in the cell doors; as the only 'bot small enough to remove it, Rewind squeezed through the gap and pulled the sword free, allowing the cell to jettison but trapping himself inside with Overlord. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} Overlord gleefully began torturing the little Autobot {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} before Chromedome, in an act of mercy, used the ship's guns to destroy the floating cell. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} Overlord's still-living but inert body was left drifting in space. {{storylink|The Gloaming}} {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}}

Approximately six months later, the crew of the surviving ''Lost Light'' encountered the wreck of the quantum duplicate over Ofsted XVII following the disappearance of their own vessel. [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] discovered Overlord's headless corpse in the slow cell. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}} This, combined with numerous other historical inconsistencies and the atrocities found by the others, led the Lost Lighters to figure out that they were aboard an quantum duplicate version of their ship that had been visited by the DJD. The alternate Overlord's corpse vanished with the rest of the wrecked ''Lost Light'' when the main ''Lost Light'' was restored to reality. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}.

[[File:TarnvsOverlord.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|And another thing, Dad told me when you were born what he really wanted was a Labrador.]]
In the meantime, the other Overlord was recovered and rebuilt by the [[Galactic Council]]. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}} After a lengthy recuperation process, {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}} the Council deployed him to the [[Necroworld|homeworld]] of the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]] and take down Megatron, whose recent defection to the [[Autobot]]s threatened to undermine the anti-Cybertronian sentiment that the council had spent years cultivating among its members. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}} Overlord interrupted a one-sided battle between his old tormentor and the D.J.D. commander [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Declaring that only he was allowed to kill Megatron, Overlord attacked Tarn, distracting both from noticing the crippled Megatron escaping on a hoverscooter. Seeing that their goals overlapped, Tarn brought Overlord in as a temporary ally.

Aboard the ''[[Peaceful Tyranny]]'', Overlord immediately began undermining Tarn's command by trying to sow doubt in the mind of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] while openly mocking the D.J.D. The D.J.D's image didn't benefit from a panicked [[Kaon (G1)|Kaon]] begging Tarn to save his captured [[Dominus Ambus|"Pet"]]. Overlord watched on as Tarn decapitated Kaon and then jammed his severed head into Overlord's chest, telling him he wouldn't be mocked by such a desperate attention seeker. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}

[[File:mtmte54 KRACK.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Admit it, you cheered a little at this.]]
When sundown came, Overlord stood with Tarn and Deathsaurus, a big smirk on his face, as they prepared to storm the Autobots. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} After swatting Cyclonus to the floor, he gleefully sought out Chromedome and began to mock him with claims of what he'd done to Rewind, so Chromedome decked him, the first obvious sight the Autobots were charged with something. Once the charge ran out though, Megatron finally emerged to tear through the Decepticons...

...and Overlord dismissed this as just him getting a gun back. Bored and finding it easy to now shoot him down, {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} Overlord concluded that Megatron had become a coward, and—disgusted by this change of heart—grimly told Tarn that he didn't ''need'' Megatron anymore before flying off. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}}

[[File:RequiemoftheWreckers OverlordGuiglione.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|And now he can transform into a Karen.
He really is pure evil.]]
Overlord spent the next few years aimlessly wandering, bored with life, before coming in contact with the exiled mad scientist [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], stationed on [[Earth]]. The two formed a partnership; after arriving on Earth, Overlord agreed to become a test subject for Tarantulas' ever-evolving [[Chimeracon]] process. Through Tarantulas' mad science, Overlord gained a third, [[human]]-based disguise; in this guise, he was able to forge an identity for himself as "Megan Guiglione," a populist anti-Cybertronian politician aiming to sow discord throughout Earth's political systems as its inhabitants struggled to adjust to life under the [[Council of Worlds]]. Not only could "Guiglione" secure funding and resources for Tarantulas' latest plan, but Tarantulas was also fascinated by the effects that "Megan" had on the government of the United States, seeing it as a twisted social experiment.

At one rally, "Megan" was attacked by Springer, who had been temporarily brainwashed by members of [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhem]] and puppeteered into annihilating the firebrand politician, but only succeeded in revealing Overlord. Overlord promptly resumed his normal robot mode and slaughtered the Mayhem operatives who attempted to engage him. Intrigued by the reappearance of Verity at this meeting, Overlord abducted her and returned to the dormant volcano where he and Tarantulas had established their base. There, Tarantulas revealed the "[[Timemaze]]," a functional [[time travel|time machine]] through which Tarantulas would send Overlord back in time, over and over, and his actions would create an infinity of new timelines for Tarantulas to play with. Overlord, however, revealed that he had no interest in being Tarantulas's lackey anymore: instead, he would use the Timemaze to travel back in time and kill Megatron, wiping him from this reality and every alternate universe that might happen to spring up. He punctuated this statement (and his partnership with Tarantulas) by shooting the spider in the back of the head.

[[File:RequiemoftheWreckers Overlordsplits.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Before he could enter the machine, however, Springer and Impactor arrived; tackling Springer, the two plummeted into the volcano's caldera, causing a landslide that temporarily separated the combatants from one another. By the time Overlord found his feet and advanced on the two Autobots, Impactor sacrificed himself by allowing Springer to fire through him, giving him the opportunity to make a break for the Timemaze with Overlord in hot pursuit. As Overlord caught up to Springer, however, the villainous Phase Sixer was paralyzed by a sonic howl from [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]], forcing both halves of his body to involuntarily assume their [[alternate mode]]s. Taking advantage of this paralysis, Springer and Verity were able to send his jet half into the distant future, then sent his tank half plummeting into the distant past. {{storylink|Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers|Requiem of the Wreckers}}

===''Classics''===
[[File:InvasionPrologue-Gigatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Everything's shrunk except those glorious lips.]]
Long ago, '''Gigatron''', the Overlord, grew restless in his duties at [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], and forfeited his throne to [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]. His psychotic craving for power led him to scour the universe, ultimately leading him to Earth.

Gigatron crash-landed in [[Japan]], where he adopted a robot form resembling a shogun and a Type 90 tank altmode. With most of Earth's Decepticons offplanet with [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], he was able to gather a small army of ten warriors, and he would infrequently clash with [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] and his fellow Earthbound Autobots. {{storylink|#Timelines|BotCon 2012 Gigatron profile card}} Once, Gigatron searched in [[Kitakyushu]] for [[Musashi Miyamoto|Musashi]]'s sword, but legends of the sword's strength were exaggerated.

Soon, Gigatron had set his sights on another potential source of power, [[Rarified Energon]]. The Autobots had been guarding it for a period of time, and had been moving it frequently to keep it out of the hands of the Decepticons. But Gigatron discovered that the Rarified Energon had been moved to [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]], and effortlessly battled through an army of [[Armored Robot Hunters|RUNTs]] to reach the Autobot station. There, he fought Metalhawk, and he and his Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Overlord (G1)#Timelines|BotCon 2012 Gigatron profile card}} {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}}

Gigatron continued to keep vigil over Ironworks, however, and when [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] brought him news of a skirmish involving heroic Decepticons and evil Autobots, Gigatron knew it was time to strike! With this distraction, they could easily take the Rarified Energon hidden in the vaults for themselves.

[[File:Invasion-destroythem.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Gigatron's about to be really happy he got stuck on Earth.]]
Once it was discovered that the evil Autobots were also after the Rarified Energon, Gigatron refused to be out-conquered. He and the majority of his troops came to the rescue of [[Soundwave (SG)|Sir Soundwave]], who was about to get assimilated by [[Junkion (species)#Shattered Glass|Junkions]]. Aiming to show these heroic Decepticons how it's done, he set Soundwave loose and continued battling the Junkions.

What Gigatron did not know was that the evil Autobots, led by [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], intended to warp this iteration of Earth to their own universe's Cybertron, destroying it in the process. Though Sir Soundwave was able to expand the force field surrounding the evil Autobots' machinery large enough to protect the entire planet, saving Gigatron and his troops, no one foresaw the true scale of Magnus's intentions. And so as Earth neared the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|alternate universe]] Cybertron, its [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|entire dimension]] was destroyed behind them, leaving Gigatron and the rest of his Earth's denizens the last remnants of their universe.

Gigatron and the others were unsurprisingly distraught, so [[Straxus (SG)|the Bard of Darkmount]] recited for them a hopeful poem. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

====''Recordicons''====
[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] took to perching on Gigatron's arm. {{storylink|Recordicons issue 23|Recordicons #23}}
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===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-5-Overlord.jpg|right|thumb|75px|He's using...the smolder.]]
Overlord was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}

===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
Overlord was a [[Duocon]] who possessed a [[mitotic spark]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

===''TransTech''===
A [[Duocon]] Overlord found his way to [[Axiom Nexus]], and became one of its most infamous "Parallel Killers". {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus news, 2015/06/15}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In one reality, Overlord was a Decepticon who was "genderfluid" by organic-based gender standards. The [[Arcee (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Arcee]] of Overlord's reality would mention Overlord in a lecture given in [[Axiom Nexus]] which [[Vector Prime]] attended. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/12/23}}

===Legends World===
During his stay in the [[Legends World]], [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]]'s plans escalated from stealing [[Mini-Con]]s to stealing rare toys, [[Overlord (G1)#Super-God Masterforce|the original Overlord]] among them. {{storylink|LG18 Armada Starscream Super Mode}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
At the onset of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], Overlord held [[Decepticon leader]]ship for a brief time, {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} before he was overthrown by [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
A member of the ultra-elite [[Phase Sixer]] strike team, Overlord annihilated civilizations ready for Decepticon conquest. He was partnered with the ancient [[Titan Master]] [[Giga|Dreadnaut]], who granted his larger partner an Ion Impoder blast that could erase matter from existence. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Dreadnaut/Overlord packaging bio}}

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
Under the control of Giga, Overlord set up a trap by emitting a signal to lure in and destroy some Autobots, and was disappointed when only [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] showed up. He didn't do well while fighting the smaller opponents, however, and Mega ousted Giga from his position as Overlord's head to show him how it was done. Backed up by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Octane]], Mega's Overlord nearly destroyed Bumblebee and Spike before Autobot reinforcements arrived and defeated the Decepticons, after which Overlord returned to his leader, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Looming Threat}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Patrick Seitz]] (English)}}
[[File:OverlordandEmissary-Overlord.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|left|Let's bury the hatch—I say—let's bury the hatchet! But not in anyone's head, boy! "Hatchet head"! That's a joke, boy, you missed it. It went past you. You got to keep—I say—you got to keep on your toes!]]
Having been defeated by Megatron in the past, the only one to ever do so, Overlord sought revenge on the Decepticon leader. Promised the power to best Megatron by [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], he pledged his loyalty and uncovered the [[Matrix of Conquest|Matrix of Chaos]] from within the remains of [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}} Witnessing the events of the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] from afar, he decided to get a closer look for the sake of curiosity. Upon arrival in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex City]], he eventually found his way into the [[Primal Basilica]], where he encountered the [[Mistress of Flame]].

[[File:TR-Ep4-Overlord-and-Emissary-Overlord-alt-modes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
She attacked him, but he easily overpowered her and demanded to know where he could find Megatron. When the Mistress of Flame failed to answer, Overlord electrocuted her and departed, leaving her for dead. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}} Overlord later found a weakened [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and deemed him a suitable host for the Matrix of Chaos before forcibly shoving it into his chest, corrupting him and turning him into Rodimus Cron. {{storylink|At the Last Second}} Later, he and Rodimus observed the fall of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and the return of Megatronus from afar. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

Searching for Megatron and the [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]] under Megatronus's orders, he and Rodimus attacked the Combiners. He restrained [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] until he finally confessed Megatron's whereabouts, prompting Overlord to snap his neck and head to [[Primal Swamp]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}} Upon their arrival, Overlord was enraged to not find Megatron, but he and Rodimus spotted the Dinobots and interrogated them for Megatron's next destination: the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]]. The two picked up the trail and eventually reached the library, where Overlord spotted Megatron and lunged at him, promising to take his time in making Megatron suffer. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}} He attempted to electrocute Megatron into submission, but Megatron escaped with Perceptor's help. Undeterred, Overlord engaged in battle with Megatron, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], insistent that he be the one to finish the former. However, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] tossed the Requiem Blaster to Megatron, who completely disintegrated Overlord with a single shot. {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Overlord was part of a battle at some point, fighting alongside [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. {{storylink|Fan Favorite}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Overlord Earth Wars.jpg|right|thumb]]
In [[Transformers: Earth Wars]], Overlord is considered a combiner character, and is unlocked by completing the "[[War for Cybertron (Earth Wars)|War For Cybertron]]" section of the story mode, which prominently features him.
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOOverlord.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Overlord commands the twentieth Decepticon base under attack from Autobot raiders, he must be defeated once players reach 126,000,000 points. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|Super-God Masterforce}}
[[File:G1 overlord toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Not to be confused with Blackstar's nemesis.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Overlord''' (Godmaster, [[1988]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-307'''
:*''Accessories'': "Giga" & "Mega" Godmaster engines, "Transtector Destroyer Cannon", 3 missiles, tank barrel, 2 ramps/shin guards, central ramp, 2 radar arrays, double-barreled laser, rocket launcher, car
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1988 (Super-God Masterforce)|Masterforce]]'' Overlord consists of two vehicles, the Gigatank and the Megajet, which are able to combine together to form a [[robot mode]] or a base mode. Like any Godmaster (or [[Powermaster]]), Overlord is only able to transform when the [[Giga#Toys|Giga]] and [[Mega#Toys|Mega]] Godmaster figures are transformed into engine mode and snapped into place in the sockets on top of the vehicles. Inserting Giga into the tank splits it in half to form legs for robot mode, or alternatively, the left and right emplacements of the base (the left containing a fold-out twin cannon, the right a poseable claw arm). Fitting Mega into the jet, meanwhile, unlocks the toy's shoulder articulation for robot mode and its fold-out launchpad for base mode. Once the toy is in its hefty, 15"-tall robot mode, the figures can be removed from their sockets and fitted into two further ports hidden beneath doors on his chest, which unlock the multi-barreled "Chōkon Daemon Blast" and spring-loaded "Chōkon Bolt Masher" weapons that pop out of his stomach. One figure can also fit into the [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]-style car that comes with the set.

: All of these Godmaster-activated features can be unlocked with any Decepticon engine; while Autobot engines ''can'' fit into the sockets, they won't unlock anything.

: There is, unfortunately, no one mode that uses all of Overlord's many accessories.

: Overlord's instructions do not feature the additional large jet mode seen in the animated series and manga, as it (like [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s "Wingwolf" mode or BlackZarak's "Dakatsu" mode) was created by the production staff after fiddling around with the toy itself. As such, it's entirely possible to put the toy in this form, although it doesn't rest evenly on a flat surface.

::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Destron/Overlord/overlord.htm More information on Overlord at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers''===
[[File:MF-toy Overlord purple comp.jpg|thumb|upright=1|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Overlord''' (Decepticon, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:* ''Accessories'': 2 "Energon mini figures", missile-launching rifle, three missiles, tank barrel, two ramps/shin guards, central ramp, two radar arrays, double-barreled laser, rocket launcher, car
{{toydesigner|[[Andy Couzens]] (Hasbro)}}

: Overlord's toy was later released in Hasbro's Europe and Australasia markets, with a more desaturated shade of purple plastic, in a packaging design reminiscent of the concurrently available "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" figures. The manufacturer stamp on the toy now says "Hasbro / Takara / [[Thailand]]" where the ''Masterforce'' release had said "Takara / Japan."

: As Powermasters were long off the market by that point, Overlord's companions were called "[[Energon figure|Energon mini figure]]s" instead, the term also used for the mini-robots that came with the concurrently-released [[Motorvator]]s (redecos of three of the Takara-market [[Brainmaster#Toys|Brainmaster]] molds). Brand synergy, baby!

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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2012Gigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh my, Bludgeon, you've never looked so... ''kissable''... before...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Invasion''' (Box set, 2013)}}</ul>
:* ''Accessories'': {{w|Katana}}, {{w|Wakizashi|tanto}}

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Gigatron" ([[trademark]] reasons) is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager Class [[Bludgeon (ROTF)#Voyager|Bludgeon]], sporting a new head. Gigatron transforms from a Japanese {{w|Type 90 Kyū-maru|Type 90}} tank into a samurai-esque robot mode. He features a flexible plastic sword which is made out of a portion of the barrel of the tank's main gun as well as a smaller dagger. The dagger can be stored in a sheath which is revealed from inside the tank turret, and both blades can be slotted in holes provided on the robot mode's left hip guard. Additionally, the dagger's handle can fit in the base of the sword's handle, forming a double-bladed weapon. He has [[Mech Alive]] [[gimmick]]s in his thighs and turret: Sculpted cylinders in his thighs rotate whenever his lower legs are rotated, and pulling his turret open makes a sculpted "disc" at the center rotate while a scabbard for the tantō hinges over to the side and props itself up for use.

: The [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is one of the very few Transformer tank toys with rubber components to its treads. Portions of the tread links can unlock, allowing them to hang from the robot mode, while the wheels of the treads are integrated separately into the robot mode form itself. The treads still do not function realistically; small plastic wheels on the underside of the treads help the tank mode roll, as is standard with nearly all Transformer tank toys.

: The original version of this mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Banzaitron (TF 2010)#Transformers (2010)|Banzaitron]], and it was differently retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Megatron]] and ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Cloud|Megatron]].

: As a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bludgeon mold, it is highly likely that Gigatron is cursed with the same design fault as his brethren—the rubber treads break down over the course of years, causing them to corrode spots of plastic and leave melty gashes behind. This is particularly sad considering Gigatron is a convention-exclusive figure.

: Gigatron was released in a [[BotCon 2012]] exclusive box set with [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]], [[Tracks (SG)#Timelines|Tracks]], [[Treadshot (SG)#Timelines|Treadshot]], [[Soundwave (SG)#Timelines|Soundwave]], and [[Metalhawk (G1)#Timelines|Metalhawk]].

::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BCGigatron/gigatron.htm More information on BotCon Gigatron at TFU.info]''
{{ROTFBludgeonMold}}
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|BotCon2014}}
[[File:KreO-Toy BC14-Gigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Far less kissable than previous Gigatrons.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Kreon Souvenir Figure Set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2014)}}</ul>
:* ''Accessories'': Katana, robot sword

: "Kreon Gigatron" is based on the [[BotCon 2012]] [[#Timelines|Gigatron figure]], and can be re-built into a battle tank. His gun barrel is partially made from/stores his katana blade, just like the larger figure. He uses the [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Kre-O|Sentinel Prime]] helmet.

: This figure was only available as part of a [[BotCon 2014]] exclusive ''Kre-O'' six-pack, including [[Breakdown (G1)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl#Kre-O|Fractyl]], [[Landshark (G1)#Kre-O|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Rattrap]], and [[Rodimus (SG)#Kre-O|''Shattered Glass'' Rodimus]].

::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/BCKre-OGigatron/gigatron.htm More information on Gigatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|Generations}}
[[File:TitansReturn-Overlord.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Hidden head nipple.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Dreadnaut & Decepticon Overlord''' (Leader Class, 2017)}}</ul>
:* ''Accessories'': "[[Giga#Titans Return|Dreadnaut]]" Titan Master, tank barrel/gun, cockpit/shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the fifth and final wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Leader Class toys, "Decepticon Overlord" is a heavy retool of the same line's [[Black Shadow (G1)#Titans Return|Sky Shadow]]: the tank component is mostly a redeco with the waist slightly retooled, but the jet component is an entirely new sculpt. He retains the ability to split into both a tank and a jet simultaneously, as well as a combined base mode. In another change from Sky Shadow, the jet nosecone is now removable and can be worn as a shield on either shoulder in robot mode. It can also plug into his chest as additional armor, and the tip can be removed to make the bottom hatch more accessible.

: In homage to his original Godmaster gimmick, Overlord has two opening doors on his chest which reveal slots for the storage of two individual [[Titan Master]] or [[Prime Master]] figures (one in each pectoral) in head/spark mode. Care must be taken though, as these compartments are VERY snug and the Titan Master may get stuck inside or will not fit altogether, depending on the head sculpt. The pectoral slots are also not deep enough to allow the doors to close once a Titan Master or Prime Master has been inserted. While no longer related to the pectoral accessories, this Overlord does once again have a hidden weapons system sculpted inside his chest, in this case a missile rack that is exposed by leaning back his upper body.

: His tank mode still has the clips from Sky Shadow that allow for Sky Shadow's jet component to carry it, but lacks the corresponding connector on his jet component. Instead the Jet can be mounted on top of the tank by clamping Overlord's chest doors along the Tank's cab sides, although this only loosely secures it. There is also a detail sculpted at the base of his torso (ostensibly landing gear) that can be used as a base connector like the ones in his feet.

: On some figures, the 5 mm hole on his tank where his gun plugs in and the holes on his shoulders are extremely snug, which can make it difficult to remove anything that might be plugged into them. The 5 mm post on his jet's nose that allows it to be used as a shield is also extremely prone to popping out, in part because of the former issue. Due to his conversion scheme; Overlord's tank turret cannot be rotated.

: Both the CG renders depicted on the back of his packaging and the official stock photos depicting a near-final sample show both the tank and the jet mode with the gun/tank barrel attached, thereby implying that he includes two weapons, one to be used for each mode, even though the figure only includes one weapon. Additionally, both the CG render and the stock photo of his base mode have the section of the tank/right leg that contains a cockpit for a Titan Master flipped up, the same way Sky Shadow's base mode is also depicted in his own CG renders and stock photos, even though the instructions show the cockpit being folded down for the base mode.

: Sadly, his lips are not terribly kissable.

: This mold was ''extensively'' retooled to make ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Legends|Dai Atlas]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-60-Overlord.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|One of my face-nipples only tells the truth—the other tells only lies. Which will you trust?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Overlord''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''LG-60'''
:* ''Release date'': [[January 27]], 2018
:* ''Accessories'': Gigatank barrel/gun, [[Giga#Legends|Giga]] Headmaster, [[Mega#Legends|Mega]] Headmaster, Megajet cockpit/shield

: Released in the twenty-fifth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' toyline, Overlord is a [[retool]] of the ''Titans Return'' Leader Class figure above, featuring a new chest with sculpted-in Godmaster engines, new doors, and a new helmet. The Godmaster engines are not removable, nullifying the Titan/Prime Master storage on the ''Titans Return'' toy. If one wishes to restore the chest slots, one must unscrew the jet piece, and pry the pieces out from the inside. In addition to an anime-accurate deco, Overlord also comes with new [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] figures of [[Giga#Legends|Giga]], with a neutral anime-accurate face, and [[Mega#Legends|Mega]], with a smiling feminine face (more akin to Overlord's face in the IDW comics). When using Giga as a face, his chest doors are supposed to be open and the cockpit should be attached to the arm, and is referred to as '''Overlord Giga'''. With Mega, the doors are closed and the cockpit is attached to the back, and goes by the name '''Overlord Mega'''. The [[LG60 Overlord|pack-in manga]] shows these two individually and combining into '''Overlord Tera''' (though the Overlord attached to the back uses sticker detail from the ''Titans Return'' toy).

: Promotional photography shows Overlord's feet transformed differently from the Hasbro version, placing him up on his tippy-toes so as to increase his height. This is presumably to allow him to scale better with ''Legends'' [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]]. While this does work, the front halves of the feet aren't level with the back halves, and must be adjusted at an angle to keep him standing upright, which combined with less-than-tight swivels will often leave him falling over. This version of the mold also has a minor misassembly in which the pinned purple fins on his forearms are on the wrong sides. Unfortunately, it is near impossible to remove the pins without damaging the figure.
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==Merchandise==
===Parody Deformed===
[[File:Overlord pd model.jpg|thumb|Overlooked.]]
* '''Overlord''' ([[1990]])
: A small blue and white, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Overlord was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of [[candy toy]]s. The eighth figure in the series, he came with a "[[PDTF Comic]]" comic about himself, "Oh, Overlord", and something that could charitably be described as "chocolate".
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Overlord.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I can't transform? Where's the fun in that?]]
* '''Overlord''' ([[2001]])
** ''Act'': '''5'''
** ''Accessories'': Stand

: A PVC figure of Overlord was part of the ''Super-God Masterforce''-centric fifth act of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' series, available in both full colour and metallic silver "pewter", in an equal ratio of one each per case of twelve figures. His incredibly wide stance makes it difficult for him to properly use the included display stand.

: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Overlord came packaged with the right leg of the wave's "build-a-figure", [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure|BlackZarak]]. This part could be in either full color or clear-plastic, at an equal 4:4 ratio.

: This mold was later released in the fourth wave of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'', as "[[Gigatron (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Powermaster Gigatron]]".

::* ''[https://www.tfu.info/2002/Destron/Overlord/overlord.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Overlord at TFU.info]''
::* ''[https://www.tfu.info/2002/Destron/PewterOverlord/overlord.htm More information on pewter Overlord at TFU.info]''
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===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[File:HOC Gigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Whaaaat? I'm safe! My shoulder spikes are rounded now! It's totally safe to come within arm's reach!]]
* '''Powermaster Gigatron''' ([[2003]])

: Released in the third wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'', "Gigatron" (trademark/marketing reasons) is a slightly-altered version of the ''Super Collection Figure'' Overlord PVC, featuring rounded-off shoulder-cones [[for safety reasons]]. He is cast in clear red plastic painted over, leaving his eyes and the back of his head unpainted to attempt a [[light-piping]] effect.

: He also came with the left arm of the wave's [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Fortress Maximus]] build-a-figurine.

: This figure arguably represents [[Gigatron (G1)|a separate character]] but is kept on this page for informative purposes.

::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/HoCGigatron/gigatron.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Gigatron at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:KabayaDX2Overlord.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Breaking out of these plastic sprues was never a challenge—I just lacked motivation.]]
* '''Overlord''' ([[2013]])
** ''Accessories:'' Giga and Mega Godmaster engines, "Transtector Destroyer Cannon", tank barrel, two ramps/shin guards, central ramp, two radar arrays, car

: Overlord was released in series 2 of Kabaya's larger-sized DX gum kits. Since the original ''Masterforce'' Overlord toy could only transform by being disassembled, this particular Kabaya kit stands out from most others in terms of near-perfectly matching the transformation mechanism of its template, and can be configured into the paired Megajet-and-Gigatank vehicle modes, city mode, and a 5" tall robot mode. It also includes tiny removable (and transformable) Mega and Giga Godmaster engines, though all of their associated spring-loaded features are no longer present.

: This kit also adds some new features to the Overlord design. There is now a gear-driven rotating platform in the city mode on which the small car can be spun around before deploying, and every accessory can now be stored in all of Overlord's modes.
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===Blokees===
[[File:Blokees-Wheels-TF-C02-Overlord.jpg|thumb|300px|Pretty common for a Point One Percenter.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''OverLord-Plane'''{{sic}} (Blokees Wheels, 2026)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''OverLord-Tank'''{{sic}} (Blokees Wheels, 2026)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''02 - Wreck'N Rule'''
:*''Pull rate:'' 1/12

:Part of the second wave of the ''[[Blokees]] Wheels'' series of blind-boxed 1/64-scale vehicles, the model kits of Overlord's vehicle forms are based on his jet (the first to break the trend of land-based vehicles in the line) and tank modes from [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Transformers'' comics. Each vehicle uses the same universal Chassis Connector as the rest of the lineup, and features an opening ("removing" for the Plane) canopy to reveal an inner cockpit, and flip-out landing gears for the Plane kit. The Blokees Driver cannot be fully inserted into the Plane kit; however, it can drive the Tank kit if the turret is removed first, allowing the figure to ride on it before reattaching the turret, though this interaction significantly restricts the turret's rotation.

:Overlord's Tank kit is the only one of the two vehicle modes to feature "2.5x density" Solidex, intended to evoke the feel of die-cast cars like [[Hot Wheels]]. His Plane kit, however, does not feature any due to its large size and parts count.

:Both vehicles can be disassembled into multiple components and combined to form two different types of armored super-jet. Each of the two vehicles includes an additional instruction sheet for the combined modes.
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Overlord was a new [[character]] created for the 1988 Japanese ''Super God Masterforce'' series; as Hasbro's 1988 lineup did not include a Decepticon figure equivalent in scale to Powermaster Optimus. While all his fellow Godmasters had American Powermaster counterpart characters (Ginrai had [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Lightfoot had [[Getaway]], and so forth), Overlord's counterpart came later in the form of a 1991 European and Australasian exclusive. The bio of this figure stated that he "traverses the dimensions", which leaves the door open for him potentially being the ''Masterforce'' character who jumped dimensions into the European toy bio continuity. Overlord did not have an American counterpart until 2003, when the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line introduced "[[Gigatron (G1)|Gigatron]]". However, the little-known nature of this character (existing as he did only as an obscure PVC figurine), coupled with the fact that Overlord had been around for fifteen years already, meant that the idea of a Powermaster named Gigatron who existed as a separate character from the Godmaster Overlord didn't really become widespread. Dreamwave would briefly mention "Gigatron" as the originator of the Powermaster process in their contemporary ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profiles, but when the non-Godmaster version of the character appeared again a few years later in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' series, he was "Overlord" once more. It would not be until [[Fun Publications]] stories in [[2015]] and [[2016]] that versions of Overlord and Gigatron would be established as coexisting in the same universe.
* Early during pre-production for ''Masterforce'', Overlord was named '''Leviathan'''. This was almost certainly a name based in series creator [[Masumi Kaneda]]'s desire to sprinkle the series with assorted Biblical allegories; the name-change is fairly symptomatic of how these references wound up being downplayed to the point of near-total obfuscation in the finished show.
* [[James Roberts]] stated that he envisioned the IDW incarnation of Overlord to sound like English actor {{w|John Simm}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120829174627/http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=166284&highlight= James Roberts on the IDW forums (via the Internet Archive)]</ref> (who at the time was the most recent performer of {{w|The Master (Doctor Who)|the Master}} on ''[[Doctor Who]]''). By contrast, [[Patrick Seitz]] gives Overlord a Southern U.S. accent in the ''Prime Wars Trilogy'' webtoons.
* Overlord's human alias in ''[[Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers|Requiem of the Wreckers]]'', "Megan Guiglione," is named after his Godmaster partners Mega and Giga from ''Super-God Masterforce''. In "Guiglione's" speech, heard on page 2, "she" refers to "the great American public" as "the real power masters" in an allusion to this, Powermasters being the English-language equivalent of Godmasters.
* Like all non-toy robot Kreons in the ''Kre-O'' manga, Overlord is made from existing ''Kre-O'' parts. He uses the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ironhide]] helmet, the twin-cannon backpack, a black clip-on tread with a small jet-fin plugged into each side, and the bazooka with an extra 1x1 cone on the end.
* The concept image for Kreon Gigatron used in the pack-in flier shows him with white tank-turret parts rather than the final toy's light gray.
* A proposed [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] was a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager Class [[Mindwipe (ROTF)#Toys|Mindwipe]] into "'''[[Mega]]'''bolt", a counterpart to the BotCon 2012 "'''[[Giga]]'''tron" toy.<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report by griffin]</ref> The characterization for this pair of figures would be that the ''Classics'' incarnation of Overlord was magically split into two, but this toy plan did not come to fruition.

===Foreign names===
* ''Korean'': '''Overlord''' (오버로드 ''Obeorodeu'')
* ''Mandarin'': '''Bàwáng''' (China, 霸王, "Overlord"), '''Chāozài''' (China, 超载, "Overload")
* ''Russian:'' '''Vlastitiel'''' (Властитель, "Archon")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:IDW-Autopedia-Overlord.jpg|IDW character model
File:Machinima-TR-Overlord.jpg|Machinima character model
File:Transformers Legends LG 60.jpg
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:City Transformers]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Emperors]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Godmasters]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Point One Percenters]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass refugees]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Decepticons]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]
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Beyblade

2026-05-12T19:32:29Z

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[[File:Beyblade x TF .jpg|thumb|right|upright=2|"Let it RIP!" "Ew." "Um, not like that."]]
'''''Beyblade''''' (ベイブレード ''Beiburēdo'') is a toy franchise owned by [[TakaraTomy]] and licensed by [[Hasbro]] that focuses on modular spinning tops used for competition. It has spun off various media such as video games, manga, and anime.

There have been four generations of ''Beyblade'':
*''Bakuten Shoot Beyblade'' (爆転シュートベイブレード ''Bakuten Shūto Beiburēdo'') (1999–2005)
*''Metal Fight Beyblade'' (メタルファイトベイブレード ''Metaru Faito Beiburēdo'') (2008–2012)
*''Beyblade Burst'' (ベイブレードバースト ''Beiburēdo Bāsuto'') (2015–2022)
*''Beyblade X'' (ベイブレードエックス ''Beiburēdo Ekkusu'') (2023–present)

==Games==
===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
[[Takao Kinomiya]] used his [[Dragoon]] Beyblade in battle against the other contestants in ''[[World Fighters]]'', summoning the sacred beast Seiryū contained within to perform its "Evolution Storm" ability. {{storylink|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}

===''Beyblade Burst'' App===
Three digital exclusive Beyblades depicting [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] were made available in December 2022, under the names "[[Ion blaster|Ion]] Optimus Prime", "[[Stinger (weapon)|Stinger]] Bumblebee", and "[[Gladiatorial combat|Gladiator]] Megatron".

==Toys==
[[File:Beyblade X Transformers OptimusPrime Megatron MultipackSet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|One shall stand, one shall Burst.]]
===''Beyblade X''===
Starting in 2024, multiple Transformers-themed Beyblade packs have been released as part of the ''Beyblade X'' line of battling tops. Initially exclusive to Hasbro territories via Amazon, they were eventually brought to Takara-Tomy markets exclusively to [[fandom:beyblade:Beyblade Battle Base|B4]]-sponsored stores starting in 2025. Each pack includes two Beyblades modeled after ''Transformers'' characters, as well as two ''Transformers''-branded Launchers.
<ul>
{{Bp-a1d1|G0352 Optimus Primal and Starscream Multipack Set ([[2024]]) ([[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beyblade X|Optimus Primal 3-60F]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Beyblade X|Starscream 3-80N]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|G0353 Optimus Prime and Megatron Multipack Set ([[2024]]) ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Beyblade X|Optimus Prime 4-60P]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Beyblade X|Megatron 4-80B]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|G1692 Bumblebee and Shockwave Multipack Set ([[2025]]) ([[Bumblebee_(G1)/merchandise#Beyblade_X|Bumblebee 3-60GP]], [[Shockwave_(G1)/toys#Beyblade_X|Shockwave 5-80O]])}}
</ul>
These crossover tops are fully compatible with the rest of the ''Beyblade X'' part system, as well legal for official competition.

In Hasbro territories, a QR Code sticker hidden underneath the Blade part of each Beyblade can be scanned into the ''Beyblade X'' companion app. In Takara-Tomy territories, the QR Code stickers are omitted in favor of a shared Beycode Card packed with the instructions. However, like other Beyblades based on licensed properties, scanning any of these QR codes only awards the player with in-app points, and will not unlock the Beyblade for in-game use like it would for any mainline ''Beyblade X'' tops.

==External links==
*{{w|Beyblade}} at Wikipedia
*[https://gizmodo.com/hasbro-transformers-beyblade-x-battle-set-price-details-1851474275 Beyblade Transformers Crossover Press Release]

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Moonheart

2026-05-12T16:27:08Z

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:''Moonheart is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:UW-Moonheart.jpg|thumb|150px|The rumor about waking up in an iced bathtub with only one kidney is a myth. It's more profitable to take both.]]

In comparison to her younger twin, [[Lunaclub]], '''Moonheart''' (ムーンハート ''Mūnhāto'') is the calm and collected one. As the member of the [[4 Guards]] with power over water and ice, she uses her [[Blizzard Blade]] to freeze foes. Talented and loyal, [[Megaempress]] considers her a reliable soldier and often sends her on missions.

Moonheart combines with her 4 teammates to form the mighty [[Megatronia]].

==Fiction==
===''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''===
Moonheart was created as a pair with Lunaclub by Megaempress to be part of her elite 4 Guards. She worked under [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] as a medic in the early days of the war, {{storylink|#Unite Warriors|''Unite Warriors'' Moonheart bio}} developing a crush on him. {{storylink|LG57 Octane}}

Joining forces with Lunaclub and Trickdiamond in [[2021]], Moonheart stormed [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]]'s facility where [[Megaempress]] and [[Flowspade]] were kept in stasis. With their empress awake, {{storylink|Megatronia Chapter}} the [[4 Guards]] joined her in interrupting a battle between [[Grand Galvatron]] and [[Sky Reign]]. {{Storylink|Sky Reign Chapter}} After her empress split Sky Reign into his constituent Autobots, Moonheart sedated the limb components with her [[healing pheromone]] and, after commanding them to erect their combiner joints, amputated them to acquire the [[joint energon]] within. Using this energon, Moonheart and the rest of the 4 Guards combined with Megaempress to form [[Megatronia]] to combat [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]. {{Storylink|Megatronia Chapter}}

Once [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] arrived to invade Cybertron, Megatronia separated and Moonheart stood by Megaempress as she confronted [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}} They recombined to help the others combiners defeat Unicron, after which Moonheart and the others gave Megaempress a bath. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}} When the 4 Guards and Megaempress were all washing up together, Moonheart found herself tackled to the ground by her hyperactive sister. {{storylink|Customary Car Wash Meeting in the Bath!}}

Hearing that Lunaclub and [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] were going to the [[Legends World]], Moonheart asked to come with so that she could be reunited with Soundwave, who currently resided there. She assisted Starscream in a failed attempt at overthrowing [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], but was defeated and chased off by [[Octane]]. {{storylink|LG57 Octane}} She stuck around and was later seen watching Soundwave from behind a corner. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}

Following the destruction of the Legends World, Moonheart returned home and was present at the Decepticon base in [[2038]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}} The Decepticons aboard [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] made contact with Optimus Prime, hoping to reinstate the [[Cybertron Alliance]] in order to pool resources for the reconstruction of the Legends World. However, they were attacked in transit by the mysterious [[Unicron Neo]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}} In fact, "Unicron Neo" was Dark Nova, a malevolent entity that kidnapped Megatron and forced him to merge with it again to become Star Giant. Moonheart and the Decepticons arrived on [[Micro|Zone]] to warn its Autobot defenders that Megatron was not a willing component of Star Giant. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two}} The Decepticons were helpless to attack Star Giant without hurting Megatron, but his old foes the Powered Masters had no compunctions against doing so. {{storylink|LG-EX Sonicbomber}} They tried to defend him, but [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] struck them down mercilessly to cut a path towards Star Giant. At the last moment, however, Dai Atlas recognized Megatron was holding Star Giant back. He still destroyed the threat, but agreed to lend the support of his [[Powered Engine]] to help restore the Legends World and, potentially with it, Megatron. {{storylink|LG-EX Daiatlas}}

On behalf of Megatron and in accordance with his last wishes, Soundwave, Moonheart, and the others lay down arms for the Decepticons and lent support to the Legends restoration project. With the Powered Engines, the Zodiac, proton energy, the Zamojin, and many other components, the Legends World was restored and its people rebuilt Megatron as well. He spent some time among them again as Mayor Megatron before returning to the G1 World. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

==Toys==
===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UWEX-Moonheart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Blue moon, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatronia''' (Multi-pack, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[January 31]], 2017
:*''ID number'': '''UW-EX'''
:*''Accessories'': "Blizzard Blade"

: ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Moonheartis a redeco of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Skyburst (G1)#Generations|Skyburst]], herself a retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Alpha Bravo#Toys|Alpha Bravo]]. She transforms into a helicopter that resembles an Aérospatiale Dauphin.

: As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe mold, she can also form an arm or leg to any compatible super-robot, though her nominal placement is as the left arm to [[Megatronia#Toys|Megatronia]]. Her "Blizzard Blade" weapon combines with those of her teammates to form Megatronia's "[[Destopia]]" sword.

:An undocumented feature allows for one to tab either of the two swords onto her hip via the tabs that her robot arms plug into.

: She was only available as part of the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] [[exclusive]] Megatronia box set, the fifth of six sets sold through the outlet, packed in with [[Megaempress#Toys|Megaempress]], [[Flowspade#Toys|Flowspade]], [[Lunaclub#Toys|Lunaclub]], and [[Trickdiamond#Toys|Trickdiamond]].
:*[[Source:Transformers Unite Warriors#Moonheart|''Unite Warriors'' Moonheart bio translation]]
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[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Medics]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]

File:StudioSeriesTFoneThundercrackerOne.jpg

2026-05-12T16:08:42Z

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Micro Trailer

2026-05-12T15:57:49Z

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[[File:ROC-toy MicroTrailer 11.jpg|right|upright=2|thumb|Star Convoy's tractor trailer mode is four times longer than this one, yet his Action Master truck would still be bigger!]]

'''Micro Trailers''' (マイクロトレーラー ''Maikuro Torērā'') are tiny trailers made for carrying [[Micromaster]]s around.

==Fiction==
===3H comics===
A transport which looked like a large version of a Micro Trailer was used to deliver reinforcements against an army of [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]s, to rescue [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Doctor Fujiyama]]. {{storylink|Departure}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] was carrying a Micro Trailer full of [[energon cube]]s when he raced to reach the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch, only to end up stuck in a cave where he was forced to detonate the trailer's energon to get out. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

===''United EX''===
[[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]] used at least one Micro Trailer to transport four [[Master Class]] drones to a training site in the [[Alps]]. {{storylink|In the Blazing Alps}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:CulturalAppropriation QuickmixMicroTrailer.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s carried their prisoner [[Snapper]] through [[Proximax]] in a Micro Trailer. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

===''End of G1 Universe''===
A white container was carried by [[Blue Bolts (RID)|Bluebolt]] when they arrived at [[Earth]], housing the dead [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Leo Prime]] inside. {{Storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (First)}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|Return of Convoy}}
[[File:Microtrailer versatility.jpg|300px|thumb|This is awesome and you know it.]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] and [[Motoki Takaya]] (TakaraTomy)}}
The Micro Trailers were a [[gimmick]] introduced by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] for ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'', the 1991 line of Japanese Transformers. Since Takara were releasing the previous year's Hasbro product and declined to market any of the [[Action Master]]s, this line was completely dominated by the [[Micromaster]] play pattern and the Micro Trailers were created to add more play value to it. Every set released in the line, save [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]] and [[Sixliner]], came with a futuristic tractor trailer with the trailer section large enough to fit one Micromaster. They are spring-loaded, and by pressing a tab located below the Micro Trailer's front windows you can shoot a Micromaster across smooth surfaces.

Despite their blocky design the trailers were actually quite versatile. They had connectors on their sides to allow for several to be attached side by side. The post holes could also fit most Micromaster base weapons and accessories. The back ends also feature connectors to attach them to any "W" Team (aka Micromaster Combiner) member. Finally, there was a connection point on the trailer (at the cab end) allowing Microtrailers to be attached to Micromaster bases using the ramping system.

[[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] was designed to carry three of these little transports, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]] could carry two in his trailer, while Grandus has space in his "base" mode for one.

Fourteen "different" Micro Trailers were produced, distinguished by the unique stickers that went on the sides of the trailer section. Also, the Micro Trailers that came with Micromaster teams were white, and the ones included with larger figures were black.

[[File:MT chevron.jpg|300px|thumb|This truck would go a heckuva lot faster if it had real wheels...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|Micro Trailer (no number) ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-0 ([[Sky Garry (G1)#Toys|Sky Garry]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-1 ([[Monster Trucks Patrol#Toys|Big Truck Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-2 ([[Hot Rod Patrol#Toys|Hot Rod Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-3 ([[Military Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-4 ([[Shuttle Rocket W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-5 ([[Fire Tanker W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-6 ([[Radar Hover W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-7 ([[Dump Shovel W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-8 ([[Crane Cannon W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-9 ([[Jet Tank W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-10 ([[Rescue Patrol Team#Toys|Rescue Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-11 ([[Battle Patrol Team#Toys|Battle Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-12 ([[Super Car Patrol Team#Toys|Super Car Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP MT-13 Micro Trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|THEY REMEMBERED ME]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr13|'''The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime''' (Titan Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-10'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[August 30]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
:A black Micro Trailer numbered "MT-13" is included with ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Titan Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]], a new version of Star Convoy. It can carry the also-included Micromaster [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Hot Rod]], be armed with several of Star Optimus Prime's weapons to transform into a battle platform (which resembles the original Rodimus Prime's battle station), or connect to Star Optimus Prime's base mode. When not in use, the vehicle can be stored in one of Star Optimus Prime's legs.

:The Micro Trailer is labeled as "MT-13," both because it comes with the [[Thirteenth Prime]], and in reference to the original Star Convoy coming with the fourteenth, unnumbered entry in ''Return of Convoy''{{'}}s assortment of Micro Trailers above whose numbering stopped at MT-12.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=When I realized that Microtrailer 13 was the natural next number for the trailer I realized it was all truly meant to be. What a wild ride. I love Transformers!|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/design-breakdown-for-age-of-the-primes-star-optimus-prime.1272984/page-8#post-23041932|site=Instagram story (archive on TFW2005)|name=Mark Maher|year=2025|month=01|day=22}}</ref> Despite being numbered, it is not physically labeled on the side as the old ones were, instead maintaining the [[Autobot]] symbol design from Star Convoy's Micro Trailer.

::*''Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Star Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram:''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFElvtSsqoe/ Part I]''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOshCXs2gV/ Part II]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP10|Machine translation of Star Optimus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''

{{-}}

===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-Micro-Trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|EEEEVILLL]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''NL-03'''
:A sparkly grey, Decepticon-branded redeco of the above ''Age of the Primes'' Micro Trailer; bundled with ''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' [[Nemesis (G1)#New Legends|Nemesis Star Convoy]].
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
* As demonstrated above, the [[5 mm post]]s on the Micro Trailers are the exact same dimensions as the later [[Mini-Con]] pegs used in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''.
* Thanks to a list posted to [[alt.toys.transformers]], there is a widespread misbelief that the five other ''Zone'' teams were released with the non-existent trailers MT-13 to MT-17.
* When [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] was [[redeco]]ed into "Deathgarrygun" in the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave of Gold Goldran]]'' series, so too were his three micro trailers. However, in the show, when the Deathgarrygun ships are seen, they all lack the tractor unit of the toy, as well as having symmetrical two entrances per container instead of only one.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of the Primes]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Shockblast

2026-05-12T15:40:00Z

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{{disambig3.5|the ''Energon'' Decepticon|the Generation 1 Decepticon whose ''Alternators'' toy was named "Shockblast"|Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave}}
{{disambig2|the character|the weapon|Shock blast cannon}}
:''Shockblast is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Shockblast energon.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|No, the toy doesn't have that hose. Or that arm joint.]]
'''Shockblast''' packs an incredible amount of strength and firepower inside his chassis, and he knows it. He's brash, arrogant, sarcastic, and fearless, even willing to challenge the might of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] directly, which, along with the fact that he seems averse to following orders, often puts them both at odds. He's also a sociopath, casually killing solely for the fun of it, whether it be someone on the other side, or someone he's supposed to be allied with. He revels in destruction, and he's not particularly bothered which side is doing the exploding.

Shockblast is the brother of [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]]. He has an unspecified history with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]; the two hate each other, probably because Shockblast is a jerk.

{{bigquote|Don't trust Shockblast. Shockblast BAD.|[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]|"[[Shockblast: Rampage]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[File:Energon V4 Decepticons.jpg|thumb]]

When [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] and [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] attempted to break into an [[Autobot]] island facility, Shockblast scrambled the security system with an electromagnetic pulse from orbit. However, when the plan went wrong, [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] nailed Shockblast with cannon-fire, despite the Decepticon being in low orbit. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 3}}

Later, Shockblast was part of the Decepticon party that had cornered [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and a wounded [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. However, Shockblast was blown away by the combined power of Optimus and the newly arrived [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 4}}
{{--}}

===''Energon'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Nobutoshi Canna]] (Japanese)|[[Fredrik Beckmann]] (Swedish), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain - Spanish), [[Carlos Vitale]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Ossi Valo]] (Finnish, unknown episodes), [[Veeti Kallio]] (Finnish, unknown episodes), [[Fabio Boccanera]] (Italian), [[Yoann Sover]] (French)}}

{{noteslonly}}

[[File:Energon-Shockblast-Prison.jpg|thumb|left|Minor setback!]]

''Following the end of the war for the Mini-Cons, when the Autobots and Decepticons began working together, Shockblast and his brother [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] refused to lay down their arms, and began attacking their fellow Decepticons as well as the Autobots, leading to their capture and imprisonment.'' {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}}

[[File:Shockblast Breaks In.jpg|thumb|150px]]
Shockblast was held prisoner deep inside [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], under near-constant supervision due to his status as a dangerous Decepticon war criminal. During a Decepticon uprising following Megatron's return, Shockblast escaped and slaughtered most of the Autobot guards, and even a few Decepticons as he made his way to freedom. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} In the chamber of [[Primus]] he used [[Padlock (Energon)|Padlock]] as a shield to secure safe passage, then shot the 'bot dead from behind once he got free. This earned him the ever-lasting hatred of [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Dagger]], Padlock's partner. Shockblast radioed Megatron from the surface, offering his services in destroying Cybertron's energon towers in exchange for passage off the planet. Megatron decided to add Shockblast to his team, and dispatched Tidal Wave to Cybertron to retrieve him. The two immediately began to squabble, reviving their old enmity. Shockblast damaged Cybertron's [[Energon grid (technology)|energon grid]] before fleeing the planet, leaving a gap in the Autobots' defenses. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

Shockblast proved difficult to work with, and spent much of his time insulting and belittling the other Decepticons—so much so that when Unicron began attacking his "tenants", Tidal Wave initially blamed Shockblast. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Nonetheless, he was quickly given command of Megatron's troops and told to lead an assault on Cybertron to destroy the rest of the energon grid. Wing Dagger attempted to capture Shockblast during this attack, but Shockblast maneuvered him beneath a toppling Energon Tower. Unfortunately, Tidal Wave was severely damaged as the tower fell due to Shockblast's own carelessness, and the Decepticons under his command pulled back. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}}

[[File:Energon-Shockblast-Rides-Tidal-Wave.jpg|left|thumb|"Mush my slave, mush!"]]

Shockblast led a group of Terrorcons on another raid to Cybertron, blasting open the energon core so that the Battle Ravages could feed off Primus's power directly. The raid was largely successful, and Megatron even complimented Shockblast on a job well done, but Shockblast regarded Megatron with a high level of contempt. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} As the Autobots invaded Unicron during his reactivation phase, Shockblast openly declared his desire to overthrow Megatron to anyone who would listen. Megatron heard his boasting echo through the bowels of Unicron, but paid it little mind. Shockblast then ran wild throughout Unicron, blasting Optimus Prime as he was about to approach Megatron for personal combat. Shockblast stormed into Megatron's throne room himself to take control, but faced Starscream's blade instead. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} As Optimus and Megatron clashed again, Shockblast interrupted them once more, but soon fell into the spatial rift that had opened due to the conflict over Unicron's power. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

[[File:E28 titlecard.jpg|thumb|Still a minor setback!!]]
On the other side of the [[Rift|rift in space]], Shockblast crashlanded alone on [[Iron Planet]]. Surrounded by Autobots, he was confronted by the reborn Wing Dagger, now known as [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. The former detention guard was given the opportunity to fulfill his duty, and Shockblast and Wing Saber fought an extended one-on-one duel until Wing Saber ultimately triumphed, securing Shockblast and avenging Padlock. Shockblast was chained to a rock and held prisoner by the Autobots. {{storylink|Protection}} Shockblast whiled away the time imprisoned insulting his guard [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]. For a time, Megatron refused to rescue him, ignoring Shockblast's radio calls for help. He finally freed Shockblast, but subsequently demoted him to the bottom of the ranks for his treachery. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} This left him in the unenviable position of relying on the likes of [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] for keen, tactical observations in combat. Shockblast churned with anger at having to deal with his nit-witted commanding officers. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Still, Megatron continued to offer him opportunities to blow stuff up, so Shockblast wasn't completely depressed. He destroyed [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]]'s shuttle while the Autobots prepped an energon tower from Cybertron to defend Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} Bulkhead got his revenge, though, when he beat Shockblast up and down [[Ocean Planet]] like the amateur whippersnapper he was. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

''Shockblast was painfully schooled by Bulkhead again on the rebirthed [[Planet Q]]. Bulkhead just casually leaned on his staff giving orders while pinning Shockblast helplessly to the ground. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

[[File:Shockblast tentacles.jpg|thumb|left| Another minor setback!!]]
Shockblast's habit of muttering insults to Megatron came back to haunt him when the Decepticon leader overheard the quips. He spent the next little while kicking Shockblast's aft up and down Unicron until [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] stepped in and reminded Megatron that Shockblast was still a useful pawn. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

When Megatron dispatched the Decepticons into battle for one last supply of energon, Shockblast secretly remained behind aboard Unicron. He seemed to have mischief in mind, but a shockwave caused him to stumble out of his hiding place in Megatron's throne room before he could carry out any plots against his leader. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Shockblast briefly appeared in the battle on Unicron's surface with the Autobots, inadvertently showing [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] an entrance passageway into the Chaos-Bringer's interior. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

[[File:Shockblast smoosh.jpg|thumb|'Tis but a scratch.]]
Shockblast eventually tricked Megatron and attempted to assume control of Unicron in his stead. The full power of Unicron proved too much for him to handle, however; it drove him insane, sending him on a mindless rampage under Unicron's control. He crashed on [[Blizzard Planet]], where Optimus Prime battled him while trying to reach past Unicron's influence to reawaken the real Shockblast. Prime's words worked, and Shockblast managed to free himself. He turned his firepower on Unicron, but the Chaos Bringer brought one fist down on the surface of Blizzard Planet, and Shockblast was crushed to death before Prime's horrified eyes. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}}

Sometime later, a virtual copy of Shockblast appeared in an Autobot training simulation alongside his brother, Six Shot. {{storylink|Distribution}}

===''Energon'' comic===
Shockblast intercepted the [[Ocean City]] schematics [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] used to infiltrate the Autobot installation. {{storylink|Perspective}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}
Later on, Shockblast and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] expressed concern that Megatron was losing his edge, after ordering a series of attacks on minor energon installations instead of going after greater scores. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Q-Robo Transformer}}}}

===Precursor World===
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Shockblast was a member of the [[Purple Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. Through a screen, he oversaw the containment of [[G1 World|interdimensional]] warlord [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Ultra Megatron Omega]] and his turncoat [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]] followers by the Order's [[Pretender Monster]] creations such that his commander [[Purple Wicked Convoy]] could propose an alliance. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}

==Toys==
===''Energon''===
[[File:En-toy Shockblast.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I transform into nothing!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockblast''' (Mega Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Laserwave''' (レーザーウェーブ)
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SD-14'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[2004]] [[May 27]]
:*''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the third wave of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Mega Class assortment, Shockblast transforms into a Cybertronic laser-tank, plus has a third satellite-cannon-thing mode (which the cartoon depicted as a kind of jet mode). His cannon-arm contains a spring-loaded missile launcher and an electronic sound gimmick, which is activated by a sliding switch. Advancing the switch down the cannon activates a droning laser sound effect that does not stop playing until the switch is moved to either end of the slider. The switch also activates clear-plastic prongs along the side of the cannon, which stick up as the switch is moved down the gun. His right arm features a cannon and claw with a moveable thumb. His head has a small port for [[light-piping]]. His design is obviously a [[homage]] to the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. The obligatory [[Spark crystal|spark crystal]] to affix an [[Energon star|energon star]] onto is featured on a protrusion next to his head.

: Many specimens of this toy have a problem in satellite mode wherein a peg on one of his legs will not fit into the corresponding slot to hold the mode together. Additionally, the waist hinge's quality varies; some are loose, causing the figure's upper torso to wobble. As it turns out, the pinhole for the hinge is badly deformed on the inside, which is the cause of the looseness and can eventually lead to breakage.

: Shockblast was released in the eighth wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)#Takara Super Link toyline|Super Link]]'' toyline (and was the only item in said wave) as "Laserwave", without the electronic sound gimmicks, and with some small deco differences. His gray plastics are now a more stony-blue shade rather than the Hasbro version's warmer gray, and some parts that are black plastic on Shockblast (like his antennae, twin-blaster barrels and missile) are now dark purple. He loses a significant amount of black paint on his twin-blaster-cannon, but gains silver paint on all four of his treads, along with a few other bits of extra silver here and there.

: This mold was also used to make ''Energon'' [[Six Shot (Energon)#Toys|Six Shot]], and was the model for the non-toy Cybertron-mode [[Cryotek (RID)#Fiction|Cryotek]] and [[Shockwave (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Shockwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Shockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]''

===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''NL-03'''
:*''Accessories'': Radar dish
:''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' "Shockwave" is... well, we didn't expect to see this guy ever again.

:Ahem. Shockwave is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Legacy|Shockblast]] into a clearly ''Super Link''-inspired coloration. In homage to the original Shockwave's laser gun mode, the figure has a flip-out 5 mm peg on the underside of his alternate mode which doubly acts as a landing gear, and as a handle so he can be wielded by [[Nemesis (G1)#New Legends|Nemesis Star Convoy]]. Shockwave comes with a radar dish accessory, which can plug into his hand as an [[Energon]] shield or attach onto the top of his vehicle mode.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
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*Evidently designed as "Shockwave", Shockblast received his final name due to [[Hasbro]] not having the [[trademark]] for "Shockwave" at the time. This issue would also affect the contemporary [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|''Alternators'' toy]], which was released as "Shockblast". Hasbro has subsequently reclaimed the "Shockwave" trademark and uses it for ''Transformers'', while the "Shockblast" trademark was for a time maintained for [http://www.yojoe.com/action/08/shockblast.shtml new toys] of a ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' character also named "Shockwave". Shockblast is considered part of the Shockwave archetype, regardless of his name, and is featured alongside other Shockwave incarnations in Hasbro media.
*There is an older, pink color variant of the Shockblast's [[character model]] used in a few short instances in the cartoon, most notably in the episode "[[Shockblast: Rampage]]". This same variant appeared in an issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'' in Japan around the time of the character's debut (see right).
*Shockblast never uses his tank mode in the cartoon, unlike his brother, [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]].
*Shockblast's right shoulder-armor was used for the shoulders of the [[Autobot nurse]] [[generic]] model in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]].
*Shockblast's design was also used as the model for [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]'s pre-beast body in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" and ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]] in "[[Transhuman]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Laserwave''' (レーザーウェーブ ''Rēzāwēbu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Pöröly''' ("Sledge"), '''Sokkoló''' ("[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle]]", "Shocker")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhèndàngbō''' (China, 震荡波, "Shockwave")
*''Russian:'' '''Vzryvala''' (Взрывала, "Exploder")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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|disambig=Shockwave (disambiguation)
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*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon who's to blame for everything from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], the loyal Decepticon spy from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon beastmaster and killing machine from [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|''Dark of the Moon'']].
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon scientist from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon mad scientist from [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|''Cyberverse'']].}}

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[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
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Shockblast

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{{disambig3.5|the ''Energon'' Decepticon|the Generation 1 Decepticon whose ''Alternators'' toy was named "Shockblast"|Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave}}
{{disambig2|the character|the weapon|Shock blast cannon}}
:''Shockblast is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Shockblast energon.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|No, the toy doesn't have that hose. Or that arm joint.]]
'''Shockblast''' packs an incredible amount of strength and firepower inside his chassis, and he knows it. He's brash, arrogant, sarcastic, and fearless, even willing to challenge the might of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] directly, which, along with the fact that he seems averse to following orders, often puts them both at odds. He's also a sociopath, casually killing solely for the fun of it, whether it be someone on the other side, or someone he's supposed to be allied with. He revels in destruction, and he's not particularly bothered which side is doing the exploding.

Shockblast is the brother of [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]]. He has an unspecified history with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]; the two hate each other, probably because Shockblast is a jerk.

{{bigquote|Don't trust Shockblast. Shockblast BAD.|[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]|"[[Shockblast: Rampage]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[File:Energon V4 Decepticons.jpg|thumb]]

When [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] and [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] attempted to break into an [[Autobot]] island facility, Shockblast scrambled the security system with an electromagnetic pulse from orbit. However, when the plan went wrong, [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] nailed Shockblast with cannon-fire, despite the Decepticon being in low orbit. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 3}}

Later, Shockblast was part of the Decepticon party that had cornered [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and a wounded [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. However, Shockblast was blown away by the combined power of Optimus and the newly arrived [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 4}}
{{--}}

===''Energon'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Nobutoshi Canna]] (Japanese)|[[Fredrik Beckmann]] (Swedish), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain - Spanish), [[Carlos Vitale]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Ossi Valo]] (Finnish, unknown episodes), [[Veeti Kallio]] (Finnish, unknown episodes), [[Fabio Boccanera]] (Italian), [[Yoann Sover]] (French)}}

{{noteslonly}}

[[File:Energon-Shockblast-Prison.jpg|thumb|left|Minor setback!]]

''Following the end of the war for the Mini-Cons, when the Autobots and Decepticons began working together, Shockblast and his brother [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] refused to lay down their arms, and began attacking their fellow Decepticons as well as the Autobots, leading to their capture and imprisonment.'' {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}}

[[File:Shockblast Breaks In.jpg|thumb|150px]]
Shockblast was held prisoner deep inside [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], under near-constant supervision due to his status as a dangerous Decepticon war criminal. During a Decepticon uprising following Megatron's return, Shockblast escaped and slaughtered most of the Autobot guards, and even a few Decepticons as he made his way to freedom. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} In the chamber of [[Primus]] he used [[Padlock (Energon)|Padlock]] as a shield to secure safe passage, then shot the 'bot dead from behind once he got free. This earned him the ever-lasting hatred of [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Dagger]], Padlock's partner. Shockblast radioed Megatron from the surface, offering his services in destroying Cybertron's energon towers in exchange for passage off the planet. Megatron decided to add Shockblast to his team, and dispatched Tidal Wave to Cybertron to retrieve him. The two immediately began to squabble, reviving their old enmity. Shockblast damaged Cybertron's [[Energon grid (technology)|energon grid]] before fleeing the planet, leaving a gap in the Autobots' defenses. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

Shockblast proved difficult to work with, and spent much of his time insulting and belittling the other Decepticons—so much so that when Unicron began attacking his "tenants", Tidal Wave initially blamed Shockblast. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Nonetheless, he was quickly given command of Megatron's troops and told to lead an assault on Cybertron to destroy the rest of the energon grid. Wing Dagger attempted to capture Shockblast during this attack, but Shockblast maneuvered him beneath a toppling Energon Tower. Unfortunately, Tidal Wave was severely damaged as the tower fell due to Shockblast's own carelessness, and the Decepticons under his command pulled back. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}}

[[File:Energon-Shockblast-Rides-Tidal-Wave.jpg|left|thumb|"Mush my slave, mush!"]]

Shockblast led a group of Terrorcons on another raid to Cybertron, blasting open the energon core so that the Battle Ravages could feed off Primus's power directly. The raid was largely successful, and Megatron even complimented Shockblast on a job well done, but Shockblast regarded Megatron with a high level of contempt. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} As the Autobots invaded Unicron during his reactivation phase, Shockblast openly declared his desire to overthrow Megatron to anyone who would listen. Megatron heard his boasting echo through the bowels of Unicron, but paid it little mind. Shockblast then ran wild throughout Unicron, blasting Optimus Prime as he was about to approach Megatron for personal combat. Shockblast stormed into Megatron's throne room himself to take control, but faced Starscream's blade instead. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} As Optimus and Megatron clashed again, Shockblast interrupted them once more, but soon fell into the spatial rift that had opened due to the conflict over Unicron's power. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

[[File:E28 titlecard.jpg|thumb|Still a minor setback!!]]
On the other side of the [[Rift|rift in space]], Shockblast crashlanded alone on [[Iron Planet]]. Surrounded by Autobots, he was confronted by the reborn Wing Dagger, now known as [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. The former detention guard was given the opportunity to fulfill his duty, and Shockblast and Wing Saber fought an extended one-on-one duel until Wing Saber ultimately triumphed, securing Shockblast and avenging Padlock. Shockblast was chained to a rock and held prisoner by the Autobots. {{storylink|Protection}} Shockblast whiled away the time imprisoned insulting his guard [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]. For a time, Megatron refused to rescue him, ignoring Shockblast's radio calls for help. He finally freed Shockblast, but subsequently demoted him to the bottom of the ranks for his treachery. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} This left him in the unenviable position of relying on the likes of [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] for keen, tactical observations in combat. Shockblast churned with anger at having to deal with his nit-witted commanding officers. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Still, Megatron continued to offer him opportunities to blow stuff up, so Shockblast wasn't completely depressed. He destroyed [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]]'s shuttle while the Autobots prepped an energon tower from Cybertron to defend Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} Bulkhead got his revenge, though, when he beat Shockblast up and down [[Ocean Planet]] like the amateur whippersnapper he was. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

''Shockblast was painfully schooled by Bulkhead again on the rebirthed [[Planet Q]]. Bulkhead just casually leaned on his staff giving orders while pinning Shockblast helplessly to the ground. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

[[File:Shockblast tentacles.jpg|thumb|left| Another minor setback!!]]
Shockblast's habit of muttering insults to Megatron came back to haunt him when the Decepticon leader overheard the quips. He spent the next little while kicking Shockblast's aft up and down Unicron until [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] stepped in and reminded Megatron that Shockblast was still a useful pawn. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

When Megatron dispatched the Decepticons into battle for one last supply of energon, Shockblast secretly remained behind aboard Unicron. He seemed to have mischief in mind, but a shockwave caused him to stumble out of his hiding place in Megatron's throne room before he could carry out any plots against his leader. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Shockblast briefly appeared in the battle on Unicron's surface with the Autobots, inadvertently showing [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] an entrance passageway into the Chaos-Bringer's interior. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

[[File:Shockblast smoosh.jpg|thumb|'Tis but a scratch.]]
Shockblast eventually tricked Megatron and attempted to assume control of Unicron in his stead. The full power of Unicron proved too much for him to handle, however; it drove him insane, sending him on a mindless rampage under Unicron's control. He crashed on [[Blizzard Planet]], where Optimus Prime battled him while trying to reach past Unicron's influence to reawaken the real Shockblast. Prime's words worked, and Shockblast managed to free himself. He turned his firepower on Unicron, but the Chaos Bringer brought one fist down on the surface of Blizzard Planet, and Shockblast was crushed to death before Prime's horrified eyes. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}}

Sometime later, a virtual copy of Shockblast appeared in an Autobot training simulation alongside his brother, Six Shot. {{storylink|Distribution}}

===''Energon'' comic===
Shockblast intercepted the [[Ocean City]] schematics [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] used to infiltrate the Autobot installation. {{storylink|Perspective}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}
Later on, Shockblast and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] expressed concern that Megatron was losing his edge, after ordering a series of attacks on minor energon installations instead of going after greater scores. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Q-Robo Transformer}}}}

===Precursor World===
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Shockblast was a member of the [[Purple Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. Through a screen, he oversaw the containment of [[G1 World|interdimensional]] warlord [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Ultra Megatron Omega]] and his turncoat [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]] followers by the Order's [[Pretender Monster]] creations such that his commander [[Purple Wicked Convoy]] could propose an alliance. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}

==Toys==
===''Energon''===
[[File:En-toy Shockblast.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I transform into nothing!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockblast''' (Mega Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Laserwave''' (レーザーウェーブ)
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SD-14'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[2004]] [[May 27]]
:*''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the third wave of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Mega Class assortment, Shockblast transforms into a Cybertronic laser-tank, plus has a third satellite-cannon-thing mode (which the cartoon depicted as a kind of jet mode). His cannon-arm contains a spring-loaded missile launcher and an electronic sound gimmick, which is activated by a sliding switch. Advancing the switch down the cannon activates a droning laser sound effect that does not stop playing until the switch is moved to either end of the slider. The switch also activates clear-plastic prongs along the side of the cannon, which stick up as the switch is moved down the gun. His right arm features a cannon and claw with a moveable thumb. His head has a small port for [[light-piping]]. His design is obviously a [[homage]] to the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. The obligatory [[Spark crystal|spark crystal]] to affix an [[Energon star|energon star]] onto is featured on a protrusion next to his head.

: Many specimens of this toy have a problem in satellite mode wherein a peg on one of his legs will not fit into the corresponding slot to hold the mode together. Additionally, the waist hinge's quality varies; some are loose, causing the figure's upper torso to wobble. As it turns out, the pinhole for the hinge is badly deformed on the inside, which is the cause of the looseness and can eventually lead to breakage.

: Shockblast was released in the eighth wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)#Takara Super Link toyline|Super Link]]'' toyline (and was the only item in said wave) as "Laserwave", without the electronic sound gimmicks, and with some small deco differences. His gray plastics are now a more stony-blue shade rather than the Hasbro version's warmer gray, and some parts that are black plastic on Shockblast (like his antennae, twin-blaster barrels and missile) are now dark purple. He loses a significant amount of black paint on his twin-blaster-cannon, but gains silver paint on all four of his treads, along with a few other bits of extra silver here and there.

: This mold was also used to make ''Energon'' [[Six Shot (Energon)#Toys|Six Shot]], and was the model for the non-toy Cybertron-mode [[Cryotek (RID)#Fiction|Cryotek]] and [[Shockwave (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Shockwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Shockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]''

===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|What.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''NL-03'''
:*''Accessories'': Radar dish
:''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' "Shockwave" is... well, we didn't expect to see this guy ever again.

:Ahem. Shockwave is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Legacy|Shockblast]] into a clearly ''Super Link''-inspired coloration. In homage to the original Shockwave's laser gun mode, the figure has a flip-out 5 mm peg on the underside of his alternate mode which doubly acts as a landing gear, and as a handle so he can be wielded by [[Nemesis (G1)#New Legends|Nemesis Star Convoy]]. Shockwave comes with a radar dish accessory, which can plug into his hand as an [[Energon]] shield or attach onto the top of his vehicle mode.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:Tvmag6-3.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*Evidently designed as "Shockwave", Shockblast received his final name due to [[Hasbro]] not having the [[trademark]] for "Shockwave" at the time. This issue would also affect the contemporary [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|''Alternators'' toy]], which was released as "Shockblast". Hasbro has subsequently reclaimed the "Shockwave" trademark and uses it for ''Transformers'', while the "Shockblast" trademark was for a time maintained for [http://www.yojoe.com/action/08/shockblast.shtml new toys] of a ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' character also named "Shockwave". Shockblast is considered part of the Shockwave archetype, regardless of his name, and is featured alongside other Shockwave incarnations in Hasbro media.
*There is an older, pink color variant of the Shockblast's [[character model]] used in a few short instances in the cartoon, most notably in the episode "[[Shockblast: Rampage]]". This same variant appeared in an issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'' in Japan around the time of the character's debut (see right).
*Shockblast never uses his tank mode in the cartoon, unlike his brother, [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]].
*Shockblast's right shoulder-armor was used for the shoulders of the [[Autobot nurse]] [[generic]] model in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]].
*Shockblast's design was also used as the model for [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]'s pre-beast body in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" and ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]] in "[[Transhuman]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Laserwave''' (レーザーウェーブ ''Rēzāwēbu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Pöröly''' ("Sledge"), '''Sokkoló''' ("[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle]]", "Shocker")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhèndàngbō''' (China, 震荡波, "Shockwave")
*''Russian:'' '''Vzryvala''' (Взрывала, "Exploder")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Shockblast
|disambig=Shockwave (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon who's to blame for everything from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], the loyal Decepticon spy from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon beastmaster and killing machine from [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|''Dark of the Moon'']].
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon scientist from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon mad scientist from [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|''Cyberverse'']].}}

[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Purple Order]]
[[Category:Satellites]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Micro Trailer

2026-05-12T15:28:16Z

Doomdorm64: /* New Legends */

{{factions|autobot|{{factions/icons|custom=PotP-Thirteenth.png|cSize=30px|cLink=Thirteenth Prime}}}}
[[File:ROC-toy MicroTrailer 11.jpg|right|upright=2|thumb|Star Convoy's tractor trailer mode is four times longer than this one, yet his Action Master truck would still be bigger!]]

'''Micro Trailers''' (マイクロトレーラー ''Maikuro Torērā'') are tiny trailers made for carrying [[Micromaster]]s around.

==Fiction==
===3H comics===
A transport which looked like a large version of a Micro Trailer was used to deliver reinforcements against an army of [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]s, to rescue [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Doctor Fujiyama]]. {{storylink|Departure}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] was carrying a Micro Trailer full of [[energon cube]]s when he raced to reach the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch, only to end up stuck in a cave where he was forced to detonate the trailer's energon to get out. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

===''United EX''===
[[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]] used at least one Micro Trailer to transport four [[Master Class]] drones to a training site in the [[Alps]]. {{storylink|In the Blazing Alps}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:CulturalAppropriation QuickmixMicroTrailer.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s carried their prisoner [[Snapper]] through [[Proximax]] in a Micro Trailer. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

===''End of G1 Universe''===
A white container was carried by [[Blue Bolts (RID)|Bluebolt]] when they arrived at [[Earth]], housing the dead [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Leo Prime]] inside. {{Storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (First)}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|Return of Convoy}}
[[File:Microtrailer versatility.jpg|300px|thumb|This is awesome and you know it.]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] and [[Motoki Takaya]] (TakaraTomy)}}
The Micro Trailers were a [[gimmick]] introduced by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] for ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'', the 1991 line of Japanese Transformers. Since Takara were releasing the previous year's Hasbro product and declined to market any of the [[Action Master]]s, this line was completely dominated by the [[Micromaster]] play pattern and the Micro Trailers were created to add more play value to it. Every set released in the line, save [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]] and [[Sixliner]], came with a futuristic tractor trailer with the trailer section large enough to fit one Micromaster. They are spring-loaded, and by pressing a tab located below the Micro Trailer's front windows you can shoot a Micromaster across smooth surfaces.

Despite their blocky design the trailers were actually quite versatile. They had connectors on their sides to allow for several to be attached side by side. The post holes could also fit most Micromaster base weapons and accessories. The back ends also feature connectors to attach them to any "W" Team (aka Micromaster Combiner) member. Finally, there was a connection point on the trailer (at the cab end) allowing Microtrailers to be attached to Micromaster bases using the ramping system.

[[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] was designed to carry three of these little transports, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]] could carry two in his trailer, while Grandus has space in his "base" mode for one.

Fourteen "different" Micro Trailers were produced, distinguished by the unique stickers that went on the sides of the trailer section. Also, the Micro Trailers that came with Micromaster teams were white, and the ones included with larger figures were black.

[[File:MT chevron.jpg|300px|thumb|This truck would go a heckuva lot faster if it had real wheels...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|Micro Trailer (no number) ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-0 ([[Sky Garry (G1)#Toys|Sky Garry]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-1 ([[Monster Trucks Patrol#Toys|Big Truck Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-2 ([[Hot Rod Patrol#Toys|Hot Rod Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-3 ([[Military Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-4 ([[Shuttle Rocket W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-5 ([[Fire Tanker W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-6 ([[Radar Hover W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-7 ([[Dump Shovel W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-8 ([[Crane Cannon W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-9 ([[Jet Tank W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-10 ([[Rescue Patrol Team#Toys|Rescue Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-11 ([[Battle Patrol Team#Toys|Battle Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-12 ([[Super Car Patrol Team#Toys|Super Car Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
{{--}}

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP MT-13 Micro Trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|THEY REMEMBERED ME]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr13|'''The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime''' (Titan Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-10'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[August 30]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
:A black Micro Trailer numbered "MT-13" is included with ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Titan Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]], a new version of Star Convoy. It can carry the also-included Micromaster [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Hot Rod]], be armed with several of Star Optimus Prime's weapons to transform into a battle platform (which resembles the original Rodimus Prime's battle station), or connect to Star Optimus Prime's base mode. When not in use, the vehicle can be stored in one of Star Optimus Prime's legs.

:The Micro Trailer is labeled as "MT-13," both because it comes with the [[Thirteenth Prime]], and in reference to the original Star Convoy coming with the fourteenth, unnumbered entry in ''Return of Convoy''{{'}}s assortment of Micro Trailers above whose numbering stopped at MT-12.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=When I realized that Microtrailer 13 was the natural next number for the trailer I realized it was all truly meant to be. What a wild ride. I love Transformers!|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/design-breakdown-for-age-of-the-primes-star-optimus-prime.1272984/page-8#post-23041932|site=Instagram story (archive on TFW2005)|name=Mark Maher|year=2025|month=01|day=22}}</ref> Despite being numbered, it is not physically labeled on the side as the old ones were, instead maintaining the [[Autobot]] symbol design from Star Convoy's Micro Trailer.

::*''Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Star Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram:''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFElvtSsqoe/ Part I]''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOshCXs2gV/ Part II]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP10|Machine translation of Star Optimus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''

{{-}}

===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-Micro-Trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|EEEEVILLL]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''NL-03'''
:A sparkly grey redeco of the above ''Age of the Primes'' Micro Trailer; bundled with ''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' [[Nemesis (G1)#New Legends|Nemesis Star Convoy]].
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
* As demonstrated above, the [[5 mm post]]s on the Micro Trailers are the exact same dimensions as the later [[Mini-Con]] pegs used in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''.
* Thanks to a list posted to [[alt.toys.transformers]], there is a widespread misbelief that the five other ''Zone'' teams were released with the non-existent trailers MT-13 to MT-17.
* When [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] was [[redeco]]ed into "Deathgarrygun" in the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave of Gold Goldran]]'' series, so too were his three micro trailers. However, in the show, when the Deathgarrygun ships are seen, they all lack the tractor unit of the toy, as well as having symmetrical two entrances per container instead of only one.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of the Primes]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Micro Trailer

2026-05-12T15:27:46Z

Doomdorm64: /* New Legends */

{{factions|autobot|{{factions/icons|custom=PotP-Thirteenth.png|cSize=30px|cLink=Thirteenth Prime}}}}
[[File:ROC-toy MicroTrailer 11.jpg|right|upright=2|thumb|Star Convoy's tractor trailer mode is four times longer than this one, yet his Action Master truck would still be bigger!]]

'''Micro Trailers''' (マイクロトレーラー ''Maikuro Torērā'') are tiny trailers made for carrying [[Micromaster]]s around.

==Fiction==
===3H comics===
A transport which looked like a large version of a Micro Trailer was used to deliver reinforcements against an army of [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]s, to rescue [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Doctor Fujiyama]]. {{storylink|Departure}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] was carrying a Micro Trailer full of [[energon cube]]s when he raced to reach the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch, only to end up stuck in a cave where he was forced to detonate the trailer's energon to get out. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

===''United EX''===
[[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]] used at least one Micro Trailer to transport four [[Master Class]] drones to a training site in the [[Alps]]. {{storylink|In the Blazing Alps}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:CulturalAppropriation QuickmixMicroTrailer.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s carried their prisoner [[Snapper]] through [[Proximax]] in a Micro Trailer. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

===''End of G1 Universe''===
A white container was carried by [[Blue Bolts (RID)|Bluebolt]] when they arrived at [[Earth]], housing the dead [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Leo Prime]] inside. {{Storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (First)}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|Return of Convoy}}
[[File:Microtrailer versatility.jpg|300px|thumb|This is awesome and you know it.]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] and [[Motoki Takaya]] (TakaraTomy)}}
The Micro Trailers were a [[gimmick]] introduced by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] for ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'', the 1991 line of Japanese Transformers. Since Takara were releasing the previous year's Hasbro product and declined to market any of the [[Action Master]]s, this line was completely dominated by the [[Micromaster]] play pattern and the Micro Trailers were created to add more play value to it. Every set released in the line, save [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]] and [[Sixliner]], came with a futuristic tractor trailer with the trailer section large enough to fit one Micromaster. They are spring-loaded, and by pressing a tab located below the Micro Trailer's front windows you can shoot a Micromaster across smooth surfaces.

Despite their blocky design the trailers were actually quite versatile. They had connectors on their sides to allow for several to be attached side by side. The post holes could also fit most Micromaster base weapons and accessories. The back ends also feature connectors to attach them to any "W" Team (aka Micromaster Combiner) member. Finally, there was a connection point on the trailer (at the cab end) allowing Microtrailers to be attached to Micromaster bases using the ramping system.

[[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] was designed to carry three of these little transports, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]] could carry two in his trailer, while Grandus has space in his "base" mode for one.

Fourteen "different" Micro Trailers were produced, distinguished by the unique stickers that went on the sides of the trailer section. Also, the Micro Trailers that came with Micromaster teams were white, and the ones included with larger figures were black.

[[File:MT chevron.jpg|300px|thumb|This truck would go a heckuva lot faster if it had real wheels...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|Micro Trailer (no number) ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-0 ([[Sky Garry (G1)#Toys|Sky Garry]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-1 ([[Monster Trucks Patrol#Toys|Big Truck Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-2 ([[Hot Rod Patrol#Toys|Hot Rod Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-3 ([[Military Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-4 ([[Shuttle Rocket W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-5 ([[Fire Tanker W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-6 ([[Radar Hover W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-7 ([[Dump Shovel W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-8 ([[Crane Cannon W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-9 ([[Jet Tank W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-10 ([[Rescue Patrol Team#Toys|Rescue Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-11 ([[Battle Patrol Team#Toys|Battle Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-12 ([[Super Car Patrol Team#Toys|Super Car Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
{{--}}

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP MT-13 Micro Trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|THEY REMEMBERED ME]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr13|'''The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime''' (Titan Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-10'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[August 30]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
:A black Micro Trailer numbered "MT-13" is included with ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Titan Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]], a new version of Star Convoy. It can carry the also-included Micromaster [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Hot Rod]], be armed with several of Star Optimus Prime's weapons to transform into a battle platform (which resembles the original Rodimus Prime's battle station), or connect to Star Optimus Prime's base mode. When not in use, the vehicle can be stored in one of Star Optimus Prime's legs.

:The Micro Trailer is labeled as "MT-13," both because it comes with the [[Thirteenth Prime]], and in reference to the original Star Convoy coming with the fourteenth, unnumbered entry in ''Return of Convoy''{{'}}s assortment of Micro Trailers above whose numbering stopped at MT-12.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=When I realized that Microtrailer 13 was the natural next number for the trailer I realized it was all truly meant to be. What a wild ride. I love Transformers!|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/design-breakdown-for-age-of-the-primes-star-optimus-prime.1272984/page-8#post-23041932|site=Instagram story (archive on TFW2005)|name=Mark Maher|year=2025|month=01|day=22}}</ref> Despite being numbered, it is not physically labeled on the side as the old ones were, instead maintaining the [[Autobot]] symbol design from Star Convoy's Micro Trailer.

::*''Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Star Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram:''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFElvtSsqoe/ Part I]''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOshCXs2gV/ Part II]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP10|Machine translation of Star Optimus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''

{{-}}

===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-Micro-Trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|EEEEVILLL]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''NL-03'''
:A sparkly grey redeco of the above ''Age of the Primes'' Micro Trailer; bundled with ''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' [[Nemesis (G1)#New Legends|Nemesis Star Convoy]].
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
* As demonstrated above, the [[5 mm post]]s on the Micro Trailers are the exact same dimensions as the later [[Mini-Con]] pegs used in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''.
* Thanks to a list posted to [[alt.toys.transformers]], there is a widespread misbelief that the five other ''Zone'' teams were released with the non-existent trailers MT-13 to MT-17.
* When [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] was [[redeco]]ed into "Deathgarrygun" in the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave of Gold Goldran]]'' series, so too were his three micro trailers. However, in the show, when the Deathgarrygun ships are seen, they all lack the tractor unit of the toy, as well as having symmetrical two entrances per container instead of only one.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of the Primes]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy]]
[[Category:Toys]]

File:TF-New-Legends-Micro-Trailer.jpg

2026-05-12T15:26:51Z

Doomdorm64: {{toystock}}

Micro Trailer

2026-05-12T15:24:43Z

Doomdorm64: /* Age of the Primes */

{{factions|autobot|{{factions/icons|custom=PotP-Thirteenth.png|cSize=30px|cLink=Thirteenth Prime}}}}
[[File:ROC-toy MicroTrailer 11.jpg|right|upright=2|thumb|Star Convoy's tractor trailer mode is four times longer than this one, yet his Action Master truck would still be bigger!]]

'''Micro Trailers''' (マイクロトレーラー ''Maikuro Torērā'') are tiny trailers made for carrying [[Micromaster]]s around.

==Fiction==
===3H comics===
A transport which looked like a large version of a Micro Trailer was used to deliver reinforcements against an army of [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]s, to rescue [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Doctor Fujiyama]]. {{storylink|Departure}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] was carrying a Micro Trailer full of [[energon cube]]s when he raced to reach the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch, only to end up stuck in a cave where he was forced to detonate the trailer's energon to get out. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

===''United EX''===
[[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]] used at least one Micro Trailer to transport four [[Master Class]] drones to a training site in the [[Alps]]. {{storylink|In the Blazing Alps}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:CulturalAppropriation QuickmixMicroTrailer.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s carried their prisoner [[Snapper]] through [[Proximax]] in a Micro Trailer. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

===''End of G1 Universe''===
A white container was carried by [[Blue Bolts (RID)|Bluebolt]] when they arrived at [[Earth]], housing the dead [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Leo Prime]] inside. {{Storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (First)}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|Return of Convoy}}
[[File:Microtrailer versatility.jpg|300px|thumb|This is awesome and you know it.]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] and [[Motoki Takaya]] (TakaraTomy)}}
The Micro Trailers were a [[gimmick]] introduced by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] for ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'', the 1991 line of Japanese Transformers. Since Takara were releasing the previous year's Hasbro product and declined to market any of the [[Action Master]]s, this line was completely dominated by the [[Micromaster]] play pattern and the Micro Trailers were created to add more play value to it. Every set released in the line, save [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]] and [[Sixliner]], came with a futuristic tractor trailer with the trailer section large enough to fit one Micromaster. They are spring-loaded, and by pressing a tab located below the Micro Trailer's front windows you can shoot a Micromaster across smooth surfaces.

Despite their blocky design the trailers were actually quite versatile. They had connectors on their sides to allow for several to be attached side by side. The post holes could also fit most Micromaster base weapons and accessories. The back ends also feature connectors to attach them to any "W" Team (aka Micromaster Combiner) member. Finally, there was a connection point on the trailer (at the cab end) allowing Microtrailers to be attached to Micromaster bases using the ramping system.

[[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] was designed to carry three of these little transports, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Star Convoy]] could carry two in his trailer, while Grandus has space in his "base" mode for one.

Fourteen "different" Micro Trailers were produced, distinguished by the unique stickers that went on the sides of the trailer section. Also, the Micro Trailers that came with Micromaster teams were white, and the ones included with larger figures were black.

[[File:MT chevron.jpg|300px|thumb|This truck would go a heckuva lot faster if it had real wheels...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|Micro Trailer (no number) ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-0 ([[Sky Garry (G1)#Toys|Sky Garry]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-1 ([[Monster Trucks Patrol#Toys|Big Truck Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-2 ([[Hot Rod Patrol#Toys|Hot Rod Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-3 ([[Military Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-4 ([[Shuttle Rocket W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-5 ([[Fire Tanker W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-6 ([[Radar Hover W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-7 ([[Dump Shovel W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-8 ([[Crane Cannon W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-9 ([[Jet Tank W Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-10 ([[Rescue Patrol Team#Toys|Rescue Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-11 ([[Battle Patrol Team#Toys|Battle Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|MT-12 ([[Super Car Patrol Team#Toys|Super Car Patrol Team]])}}</ul>
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP MT-13 Micro Trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|THEY REMEMBERED ME]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr13|'''The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime''' (Titan Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-10'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[August 30]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
:A black Micro Trailer numbered "MT-13" is included with ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Titan Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]], a new version of Star Convoy. It can carry the also-included Micromaster [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Hot Rod]], be armed with several of Star Optimus Prime's weapons to transform into a battle platform (which resembles the original Rodimus Prime's battle station), or connect to Star Optimus Prime's base mode. When not in use, the vehicle can be stored in one of Star Optimus Prime's legs.

:The Micro Trailer is labeled as "MT-13," both because it comes with the [[Thirteenth Prime]], and in reference to the original Star Convoy coming with the fourteenth, unnumbered entry in ''Return of Convoy''{{'}}s assortment of Micro Trailers above whose numbering stopped at MT-12.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=When I realized that Microtrailer 13 was the natural next number for the trailer I realized it was all truly meant to be. What a wild ride. I love Transformers!|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/design-breakdown-for-age-of-the-primes-star-optimus-prime.1272984/page-8#post-23041932|site=Instagram story (archive on TFW2005)|name=Mark Maher|year=2025|month=01|day=22}}</ref> Despite being numbered, it is not physically labeled on the side as the old ones were, instead maintaining the [[Autobot]] symbol design from Star Convoy's Micro Trailer.

::*''Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Star Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram:''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFElvtSsqoe/ Part I]''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOshCXs2gV/ Part II]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP10|Machine translation of Star Optimus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''

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===''New Legends''===
[[File:TF-New-Legends-Micro-Trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|EEEEVILLL]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Star Convoy''' (ネメシススターコンボイ, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''NL-03'''
:A sparkly grey redeco of the above ''Age of the Primes'' Micro Trailer; bundled with ''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' [[Nemesis (G1)#New Legends|Nemesis Star Convoy]].
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==Notes==
* As demonstrated above, the [[5 mm post]]s on the Micro Trailers are the exact same dimensions as the later [[Mini-Con]] pegs used in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''.
* Thanks to a list posted to [[alt.toys.transformers]], there is a widespread misbelief that the five other ''Zone'' teams were released with the non-existent trailers MT-13 to MT-17.
* When [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] was [[redeco]]ed into "Deathgarrygun" in the ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave of Gold Goldran]]'' series, so too were his three micro trailers. However, in the show, when the Deathgarrygun ships are seen, they all lack the tractor unit of the toy, as well as having symmetrical two entrances per container instead of only one.

==References==
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[[Category:Age of the Primes]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys

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Doomdorm64: /* Age of the Primes */

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[[File:Siege-OptimusPrime-CardArt.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's great to be back...again!]]
With the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]''' continues to receive more toys—the largest number of toys in fact—for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character! The more Generation 1 Optimus Prime toys that are made, the harder it is for us here at {{SITENAME SHORT}} to keep documenting them all in a single article without it resulting in [[you]]r internet browser freezing!

For the sake of finding an easy and definitive split from the main toy article, we have opted to make this page strictly for the various ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''-branded toylines, as this appears to be the brand [[Hasbro]] will likely continue adding Generation 1 characters to for the foreseeable future.

You know you can always count on Optimus Prime being there when the next year's ''Generations'' line comes around!

==''Generations''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet-CombatHeroOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He hasn't found this suit in 17 years!]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' Sword
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' "'''Combat Hero Optimus Prime'''" is a metallic-blue, gunmetal, and red redeco of ''United'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedG2|Laser Optimus Prime]], having the retooled tab, and being based on the canceled ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroRecolorOptimusPrime|Combat Hero Optimus Prime figure]], sporting a red mouthplate inspired by the official catalog image for the unreleased toy (packaged samples had featured a traditionally colored gray mouthplate). He comes packed with a (vaguely) ''Generation 2''-styled Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]], as well as unchanged releases of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]].

:The Ultimate Gift Set was exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Asia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Combat Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Thrilling 30''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsOptimusPrimeRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Say hello to my little friend, and Roller.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Autobot Roller''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #001'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Optimus Prime is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy and transforms into a semi-truck cab. Both his truck and [[robot mode]] are based on his [[Don Figueroa]]-designed body from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 comic series]], and features [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands and roof. He comes with an [[Ion blaster#Legends|Ion Blaster]] which has both 5mm and 3mm posts.

: He comes with "[[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]]", who can transform into a six-wheel armored SUV, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. He has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.

: Not depicted in the instructions or stock photos, Roller can attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime's feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the Ion Blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller's weapon mode to form a longer weapon. Also not shown in the instructions but depicted on the stock photo on the card-back is that Prime's shoulderpads can be rotated up; the intended positioning for this is notched, although you can position them at other angles.

: The stock photo of Optimus's vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed: his head slightly sticks out from the truck roof, which prevents the front windows to clamp together. This mold was also used to make ''Thrilling 30'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], and retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Huffer (G1)#Generations|Huffer]] and [[Pipes (G1)#Generations|Autobot Pipes]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generationstoy-T30OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And so my childhood flees forever more. Shall it return? Quoth the raven: "Nevermore."]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (Deluxe Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #002'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax is based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s [[:File:SpotlightBlurr-Optimus.jpg|design for the character, originally seen]] in ''[[Spotlight: Blurr]]''. Some liberties have been taken with the original concept to facilitate his Cybertronian truck mode, which is a new design not based on the Guidi art. He comes with his [[Ion blaster#Deluxe|Ion Blaster]] and an [[Energon-axe#Deluxe|Energon Axe]] with a transparent red-orange blade, both of which can peg onto 5 mm ports on his hands and vehicle rear sides. Although not depicted on the instructions, the Ion Blaster can also peg into the hole in the larger blade of the Energon Axe. Even though the light-piping eyes are neutered by light blue paint, the side grooves are still able to light up as the paint only focuses on the central optic.

:The American release is packed in with a copy of IDW's ''[[Omega's Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]'', which sports a 'Hasbro Exclusive Cover' cropped from the [[Clayton Crain]] [[:File:Spotlight OrionPax cvrRI.jpg|retailer incentive cover]] for the issue. In Europe and Canada, the figure was released without the Spotlight.

:Depending on how many painted layers on the Energon axe's hilt, inserting it onto any hand may cause it to scratch off.

:Most of the first-wave Orion Pax toys released in monolingual English [[packaging]] sport a bizarre [[quality control#Packaging images and labelling|error]]: The [[package art|character art]] on the side of the cardboard insert inside the blister bubble has the character art of Orion's [[wave]]-mate [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#T30Deluxe|Megatron]] superimposed over Orion's own art. This error doesn't appear on the [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]].

:The toy was later [[Redeco|recolored]] and [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Lio Convoy (BW)#timelinestoy|Lio Convoy]], [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]], and [[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]]. The mold was designed with a pre-tooled [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Kup]] alternate head that remains unused.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/569672986709925 Behind-the-scenes details] from [[Fun Publications]] alumni Night Shining in a Facebook announcement for unofficial convention Pete's RoboCon 2018</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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

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

:The handle of Pax's Energon Axe is incredibly thin and unable to support the axe head, meaning the latter tends to droop down in the process.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-OrionPax-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|... And you ''still'' end up playing the thimble in [[Monopoly]].]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

: Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#HKACGCON|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Hong Kong ACG-CON]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of Orion Pax, [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Trailcutter]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|Thrilling30PlatinumEdition}}{{anchor|YearOfTheHorseOP}}
[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Does not contain any Neil Young.]]
*'''Year of the Horse Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Platinum Edition|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Platinum Edition|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Platinum Edition|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Platinum Edition|trailer/Battle Station]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}

:Released to celebrate Chinese New Year, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Horse" Optimus Prime is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy, featuring darker reds and gold-chromed parts, among other deco changes. He lacks Roller and the Spike Witwicky figurine.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/YotHOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Horse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Generations'' (Japan)==
{{anchor|TG24}}{{anchor|OPandBee}}
[[File:TTGenerationsTG24OptimusRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' ([[September 28]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''TG-24'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime [[redeco]]es him in an extensive metallic red paint job, save for his unpaintable parts, which made him end up having two tones of red. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Roller (G1)#TG24|Roller]], as well as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#TG24|Bumblebee]] and [[Blaze Master (G1)#TG24|Blazemaster]].
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[[File:TF-Generation-JP-TG25-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Neither of them wants to own up to the fact the Great War started over an argument about getting granite counter-tops for their kitchen.]]
*'''Orion Pax VS Megatronus''' ([[October 26]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''TG-25'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, axe

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax also received a metallic paint job as well as other changes, including a translucent blue windshield and brighter orange axe with a metallic gray handle. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#TG25|Megatronus]].
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==''Age of Extinction''==
[[File:Evolution2PackClassicsOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chrome is the right of all sentient collectors.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''23 OF 30'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 3]], 2014
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster

:Only available at [[Toys"R"Us]], this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' figure. He features a cartoon/toy accurate deco on his truck/robot parts, and [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] upper legs & front grille to evoke his original Generation 1 toy. This Optimus was packaged along with the redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#AOEEvolution|Optimus Prime]]. This Optimus also uses the Movie variant of the Autobot insignia.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release.
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==''Combiner Wars''==
[[File:GenerationsVoyOP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
**'''3 OF 5: [[Ultra Prime]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''Generations: [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Voyager Class toys, this is a bigger, bulkier incarnation of Optimus Prime with a striking resemblance to Ginrai. He comes with two blasters which he holds via 5 mm post. One of the guns is based on his trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. His torso mode has several details that appear to be influenced by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|''Energon'' Optimus Prime]]'s super mode, including the head, chest, and thighs. In particular, the chest details are modeled after the [[Spark of Combination]]. He also features two pair of fake windows on his robot and gestalt chest halves. The combiner head can be used as a robot mode head if you're feeling silly.

:Optimus suffers from a design flaw that many other Voyager Class figures in the ''Combiner Wars'' line experience: the detents, or "click points", on the heavily-ratcheted outward motion of his hips (which also form the hips of his torso mode) are few in number and very far apart. As a result, Prime's legs have great difficulty assuming the natural "A-stance" formation that the angled design of his foot sculpt seems to have been meant to accommodate. Likewise, when forming the torso of Ultra Prime, the interactions of the knee-lock mechanism and the hip detents almost always force Ultra Prime's legs into either an awkwardly knock-kneed arrangement or an equally awkward, and often unstable, bow-legged posture (as seen in the image to the right) that prevents Ultra Prime from standing flat-footed. Unlike Motormaster, this version of Optimus was the only one to not receive the improved hip ratchets implemented in its future releases in some shape or form by Hasbro, though they would be used for the Battle Core redeco later in the line. If one wishes, the improved hip ratchets from a relevant release can be used to replace Prime's first edition ratchets to effectively fix him.

:Being a ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager, Prime is naturally capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with any 4 Deluxe Class ''Combiner Wars''-style toys, though his packaging call-out has him form Ultra Prime by combining him with Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] as the arms, and with [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Drag Strip]] as the legs. He can combine with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] if one wishes to have an IDW-accurate Optimus Maximus.

:Unfortunately, Optimus Prime is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to a number of design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes-and-tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small amount of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.

:Optimus comes packaged with a collector's card featuring art from the initial release of the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game. The mold would be retooled several times, resulting in [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CWBC|Battle Core Optimus Prime]], and [[Toxitron (Universe)#Combiner Wars|Wrecker Toxitron]]. The toy also served as a model for ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight|Forged to Fight]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Forged to Fight|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CWVoyagerBattleCoreOptimusPrime.jpg||upright=2.2|thumb|A white Optimus that ''isn't'' [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]?! What is this madness?]]
*'''Battle Core Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
**'''3 of 5: [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle)

:"Battle Core Optimus Prime" is a white redeco and slight retool of the previous ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus figure. According to the Hasbro panel at [[BotCon 2015]], his new head is based on Star Convoy (see above).

:The figure features newly redesigned hip ratchets to make both robot and combiner mode stable, which were also installed in both TakaraTomy's [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Motormaster]], [[Grand Scourge#Toys|Grand Scourge]], and a revision wave of Hasbro's Motormaster. The pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack) attach to have also been slightly modified to provide a tighter fit, making the latter toy much less prone to falling out.

:Battle Core Optimus Prime can combine with any Deluxe Class toys with the ''Combiner Wars''-styled joint—but, of course, he is intended to be combined with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]] to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He can also combine with ''Unite Warriors'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Streetwise]], [[Groove (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Groove]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Prowl]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]] to form White Convoy Grand Prime, as seen in the [[God Neptune comic 2|''Generations Selects'' Special Comic promoting God Neptune]].

:Battle Core Optimus Prime comes packaged with a collector's card based on his packaging art. the prototype printed on the back of the box & the stock photos, and the CG model in the instructions had him possessing a single tampographed/stickered symbol on his left arm.

:He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up in the U.S. at TJ Maxx at reduced prices.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Battle Core Optimus Prime was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

:This figure was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] into [[White Gallant Convoy]] in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWBCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Battle Core Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Cyber Series''==
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, not an upsized KO.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure and transforms from a truck (which is based on the ''Generations Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Optimus Prime figure) into a robot in just 7 simple steps. The figure's transformation engineering had taken cues from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime]] figure, while it still retains the same ol' articulation.

:As with other earlier Cyber Series figures, Optimus Prime had a rather strange release cycle. At first, he only retailed exclusively in Asia and Latin America, with the closest to a U.S. release being in limited quantities from online retailer BigBadToyStore.com. He did, however, end up being available in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and also later as a Walgreens exclusive.

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[[File:Generations-Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trukk with Munky arms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Commander, 2015)

:This roughly 11-inch leader-sized figure of Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to trailer/truck combination and back, with the transformation taking cues from both the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Legion Class|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Legion Class]] toys. Surprisingly, he does have a reasonable amount of articulation, including a balljointed head and hinged joints for his arms, shoulders and legs, plus lateral hinges for his feet. His head includes [[light-piping]] and, unlike other Cyber Series toys, his truck windows have ''actual'' transparent plastic rather than just being merely painted.

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[[File:Cyber-Commander-Optimus-Prime-redeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Trukk with Munky arms but slightly more G1.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Commander, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:A redeco of the Cyber Commander toy above, this Prime features grey plastic replacing the original blue, some deco differences on the arms, body & legs. He also features a flame tampograph on the sides of his vehicle front. He comes in an altered packaging that replaces the first version's painted [[prototype]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] with CG renders depicting the new deco, and also features a new Hasbro product code number, thus making him officially a separate product rather than a drastic running change [[variant]].

:Interestingly, the side profile of the cab transitions from red to blue with a flame-like design, obviously nodding towards his movieverse counterpart.

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[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Megatron''' (Heroes & Villains, 2021)

:In 2021, the ''Cyber Series'' Batallion Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Cyber Series|Megatron]] figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.
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==''Platinum Edition''==
:''See also:'' [[#Thrilling30PlatinumEdition]]
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YOTG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Don't bother asking for explanations'' ''She'll just tell you that she came'' ''In the year of the <s>cat</s> goat'']]
*'''Optimus Prime Year of the Goat Edition''' (2015)
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:Released to celebrate the Year of the Goat, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Goat" Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime]], featuring the same discs lacking the G2 Autobot logo found on the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Scourge (RID)#Toys|Scourge]] version of the mold, but otherwise keeping all the electronics from the original release. Like Year of the Goat Soundwave, Year of the Goat Optimus Prime features an awkward mix of orange, black, clear pink (in some parts including missiles, the discs, and even the pump!), some clear blue (the missile's tips), translucent plastic, and some hint of chrome silver (mostly his trailer parts, which happens to give the trailer somewhat of a resemblance to that of the aforementioned Scourge).
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-OsS-OsF-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, the arms are his weak points for Megatron.]]
*'''One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall''' (2-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Smokestacks/Laser Gun, energy unit/ion blaster

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager toy. Rather than the [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors like the ''Age of Extinction'' 2-pack figure, the toy's deco is very similar to the ''Classics'' release, with some changes and omissions: his blue plastic is a dark metallic sheen, his knee's yellow detailing was removed, his small Autobot symbol tampograph was placed on his right shoulder, and his larger one is placed on his energy unit. His side door/arm kibble is left unpainted. According to [[Mark Weber]], this was meant to represent his abdominal area being torn in the movie's battle. (Yeah, we have no idea how it works, since the "battle damage" parts end up on his ''arms'' in robot mode.)

:Both his robot and vehicle mode [[stock photography|stock photos]] depict him slightly mistransformed.

:''Platinum Edition'' Optimus Prime was only available as part of a 2-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Platinum Edition|Megatron]], named "One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall" after Optimus Prime's famous line in the movie. In the United States and Canada, this set was officially released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive. It was also available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely the Philippines and Singapore; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was both sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and available via Tesco's website (but never found in stores). Surprisingly, it was (and still is) a common find in Brazilian online stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/PlatinumOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-YotR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Also known as "Hybrid Style Convoy Hasbro Edition", but more expensive.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster Edition ''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand

:In an ''unexpected'' turn of events, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''unchanged'' release of ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hybrid Style|Convoy]], making it the very first Hasbro release of the figure. He retains all of the original figure's accessories, and the die-cast construction.

:Ironically, despite being a rerelease of a small yet complex adult collectible, the figure is marked as "for ages 8 and up". Hope you didn't lose the small parts here.

:The set was first released as an exclusive in Taipei Movie & Toy Convention 2016 in limited quantities; and later through [[Walmart]]'s Canadian website. In late March 2019, the figure finally saw distribution in the US as a BigBadToyStore exclusive.
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==''Titans Return''==
[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=2|An Optimus Prime... ''retooled from an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]?'' '''WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?''']]
*'''Autobot Apex & Powermaster Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, [[Hi-Q#Generations|Apex]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:A heavy retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]], this Optimus Prime is based on the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy from 1988. Despite this, Hi-Q (now renamed 'Autobot Apex', presumably for trademark reasons) doesn't form the engine on Prime's chest; instead, he transforms into a de-faceplated version of the original Powermaster Optimus Prime cab robot head, over which a helmet slides during transformation to complete the Powermaster Prime look. In all three of Optimus Prime's modes are various pegs and seats with which Titan Master figures can interact. Like other Leader Class figures, his base mode can connect to other ''Titan Returns'' figures with base modes.

:Most notably in terms of new tooling, the panels on the undersides of Powermaster Optimus Prime's forearms feature slots under the fists, which allow the guns to tab in and be held much more stably than with Ultra Magnus. And due to the amount of empty space in the cab area in vehicle mode, Powermaster Prime can fully transform without the need to remove his head.

:Powermaster Optimus Prime also comes with a collector's card based on his packaging art.

:Optimus comes with the same rifles as ''Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus'' which have the undocumented feature of combining into a huge multi-barreled rifle. His instructions show that one of the two Titan Master seat guns can peg onto the top of his chest plate in base mode, but are unclear on exactly ''how''. The tab on the chest plate plugs into the hole where the Titan Master's feet peg in. However, in doing so the Titan Master will no longer fit. Due to the extra panels that were added to the legs, Optimus can not stand totally flat on both feet. Fortunately, this doesn't have any serious effect on the toy's stability due to the size of the feet. His gray plastic has a particularly warm tint compared to the original, likely the result of referencing a [[Photodegradation|yellowed]] specimen of the original Powermaster figure (such as the one on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|this very page]]). Optimus's Autobot symbols are also in two different styles. The ones on the shoulders are of the Movie variety, while the trailer features a traditional ''Generation 1''-styled insignia.

:[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Titans Return|Fortress Maximus]]'s instructions depict him as part of the [[Cybertron City (TR)|Cybertron City]] combination. Meanwhile, the "Siege on Cybertron" instructions show him as a part of the [[Nemesis Command]] combination, albeit mislabeled as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]].

:This mold was further retooled as ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]], which was redecoed into Siege On Cybertron [[Ginrai (robot)#Titans Return|Magnus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRPMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Powermaster Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime that turns into a ''jet''? AND HE'S A DECEPTICON? '''''THE MADNESS IS SPREADING!''''']]
*'''Diac & Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Double-barreled rifle, [[Diac#Generations|Diac]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized Triple Changer mold, which transforms from robot to [[Octane]]-ish tanker truck to plane. His robot mode is heavily based on ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]], whilst the deco appears to draw from Star Convoy. His Titan Master partner [[Diac#Toys|Diac]] transforms into his head (but any Titan Master figure is compatible). Like all ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. His robot mode also features fake truck windows.

:This iteration of the mold and its redecoes exhibit a minor design flaw: there are two tabs on the plane mode's wings that prevent the truck mode's trailer from fully closing at the rear. Ostensibly, this can be rectified by setting the wings slightly askew so they can properly flatten against each other. However, this leads to some holes on each wing not being lined up with some corresponding pegs on the trailer.

:The stock photo is slightly mistransformed: the wings in jet mode should sit further forward to better resemble a real commercial jet. The packaging art and instructions show the correct orientation. This error is present in photography for all reuses of this variant of this mold.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Legends'' [[Scourge (RID)#Voyager|Black Convoy]] and ''Street Fighter X Transformers'' [[Ryu#Toys|Ryu]], and retooled into [[Octane#Titans Return|Octone]]. Beginning with this wave, Hasbro changed the standard packaging design for ''Titans Return'' Voyagers from "Autobot" style to "Decepticon" style regardless of character faction.

:This mold would've been redecoed as "Action Master" Optimus Prime with a redecoed Infinitus Titan Master for the BotCon 2017 "Action on Hydrus Four" set that never came to be.

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[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Chaos-on-Velocitron-Laser-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An Optimus Prime with a picture of him burning down forests!? <big>'''''THIS IS MADLY OUTRAGEOU...'''''</big>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|no wait.]]]]
*'''Chaos on Velocitron''' (Giftset, 2017)
**''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]], Double-barreled rifle, [[Refractor#Generations|Refractor]] Titan Master

:Released under the name "Laser Prime", this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the above Voyager Class figure, with its deco based on [[#Laser Optimus Prime|his ''Generation 2'' toy]]...and yes, the tanker's sticker is still him burning down forests. Unfortunately, the enormous stickers are usually poorly applied, resulting in peeling, trapped air bubbles, and misaligned placement.

:Refractor and Laser Prime were only available in a box set named "Chaos on Velocitron" that includes [[Dynamus#Generations|Dynamus]] and [[Quickswitch#Titans Return|Quickswitch]], [[Parsec#Generations|Parsec]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Titans Return|Autobot Nautica]], [[Fastlane#Titans Return|Fastclash]], and a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#TRCOV|Rodimus Prime]] Titan Master head. The set was officially announced by Hasbro to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], and was sold at stores in the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets (such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong). Despite this, it later became available via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States (but not in Canada) as well, actually sold by Amazon directly (as compared to a third-party seller).
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===Primitive Skateboarding Promotion===
[[File:TF-Generations-TR-Primitive-Skateboarding-Powermaster-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A black Optimus that isn't [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|evil]]? And he has ''blue'' windows?! '''''THIS IS TOO MADDENING! GAHHHHHH!''''']]
*'''Optimus Prime & Shreddicus Maximus''' (Primitive Skateboarding exclusive Leader Class, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters, two shoulder cannons, '[[Shreddicus Maximus]]' Titan Master, Skateboard, 3-piece ramp/railgun
{{toydesigner|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Titans Return Optimus Prime X Primitive Skateboarding collaboration exclusive rail gun/skate park ramps and rail accessories design drawings.|link=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10158087520997266&set=pcb.10158087525487266|name=Robby Musso|site=Facebook|year=2020|month=12|day=16}}</ref>}}

:Released as part of a collaboration between Transformers and [https://primitiveskate.com/ Primitive Skateboarding], this figure is a black repaint of the ''Titans Return'' Powermaster Optimus Prime, with the deco somewhat resembling [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]], but with some gold trims and Primitive Skateboarding markings partially designed by Primitive Skateboard founder [https://hypebeast.com/tags/paul-rodriguez Paul Rodriguez]. He also comes with a new hoverboard accessory (resembling the one [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] used in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''), which Shreddicus Maximus (or any other Titan/Prime Master) can attach to. This board is designed to attach to the included three-piece skating ramp & rail assembly, which can be folded up and rebuilt into a railgun (get it?) that other figures can wield.

: Optimus & Shreddicus were initially [[exclusive]] to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017, where they sold out. A small portion of the run had been held for future sales: [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] put the set up for sale for about five minutes on [[August 14]] before selling out. The remainder was available at [[HasCon 2017]]'s exclusives booth, but again they burned through the stock very quickly.
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==''Alt-Modes''==
[[File:Alt-Modes OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2, 3'''

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Optimus Prime is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all three cases of the first series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alt-Modes|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Ultra Magnus]].

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[[File:Alt-Modes-toy Silver-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Silver Optimus Prime''' (Alt-Modes, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:Released in the second series of ''Alt-Modes'', "Silver Optimus Prime" is, somewhat obviously, a silver redeco of the previous toy, referencing his "heat-resistant alloy" body from "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]".
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==''Masterpiece''==
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:''See also:'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10]]
[[File:Hasbro-Generations-MP10.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''ID Number: '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Another Hasbro release of the [[#MP10|MP-10 mold]], which is ''basically a reissue'' of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|2010 ''Transformers'' line's ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime]], but with the Japanese release's ID number. Surprisingly he is NOT mistransformed on the initial official photography... until secondary stock photos had the vehicle mode ''slightly'' mistransformed. Unlike the original Hasbro version, this version features silver paint on the interior of the trailer. This version also removes the red paint on the die cast hinge piece in his body and replaces it with blue paint. Sadly, this figure doesn't come with the Key to Vector Sigma. Due to compact packaging, the trailer is prone to scuffing. Some copies unfortunately have a defect where the windows will not close all the way in both robot and vehicle mode.

:The figure debuted as a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017 exclusive in the U.S., then as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in the United States and Canada.
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==''Power of the Primes''==
[[File:TF-Generations-PotP-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Signs of steroid abuse include aggression, acne and... smokestacks?]]
*'''Evolution Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': trailer/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] frame, Matrix of Leadership core
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Evolution Optimus Prime" transforms from a truck with a trailer into a robot and back. The truck cab transforms into his "Orion Pax" form based on his appearance in the Generation 1 episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", and he is able to form the core of Optimus Prime's robot mode. His trailer forms Prime's entire body, sharing a noticeable amount of details with MP-10 mold, most notably an almost identical head sculpt. The figure's trailer can also be towed by any other figure with a compatible hitch.

:He is the first non-''Masterpiece'' ''Generations'' G1 Optimus Prime figure to include a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory, which is stored in his chest in the 'Evolved' form, and the center of his Matrix of Leadership can be replaced with any [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]]. His [[ion blaster]] can be split into two weapons for Orion Pax to use, while also stored on Optimus Prime's back via visible [[5 mm post]]s of Orion Pax's hands, though this is undocumented in the instructions.

:Depending on the individual copy, Optimus Prime is prone to having a number of quality control issues: ranging from two left/right arms and/or legs/feet on the evolution armor, to lacking stickers on the trailer pieces. The Takara version of the mold lacks the production numbers located at his right shins, though, as with all ''Power of the Primes'' Takara figures, it is otherwise identical to its international version, meaning that the aforementioned quality control issues still persist in this release.

: This toy was reissued in 2022 for select markets and reran again for [[Target]] stores and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in 2024.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Power of the Primes'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Power of the Primes|Nemesis Prime]] and later into ''Selects'' [[#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]].
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==''War for Cybertron: Siege''==
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[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I traded my smokestacks for those kickin' roof lights!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''IACON'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to Cybertronian armored truck cab and back. He includes two weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]—the "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," which is an axe that transforms into a shield, and the "W-M3 RF [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]]." Both weapons can combine to form the "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster." Optimus Prime also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Opening the figure's windows in vehicle mode shows the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Matrix of Leadership]] molded into the plastic behind the windows. Due to the transformation, the Matrix doesn't end up in the chest in robot mode. Despite being a Voyager-scale figure, the truck mode is considerably tiny, in scale with a Legends-sized figure. Whether through coincidence or design, it's possible to fit a ''Power of the Primes'' Matrix core (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]] or [[Titan Master]]) in his chest. An additional, undocumented but confirmed third "hover truck" mode exists, which is achieved by folding all of his wheels under his vehicle mode. While the back wheels don't lock in anywhere, the two front wheels have small tabs that plug into slots on the back of the wheel sections that aren't used for either of his other modes.<ref>[http://www.toyboxsoapbox.com/2018/11/13/transformers-siege-voyager-optimus-prime-review/ "At some convention somewhere one Hasbro rep let slip that Siege Optimus Prime also had a hidden hover truck mode."] on Toybox Soapbox</ref> Depending on the figure's quality control, the truck's roof may not sit securely flush in vehicle mode, notably on the rear right side.

:There is a message written in [[Cybertronian language|Cybertronian letters]] on Optimus Prime's box art, which reads "LIGHT THE DARKEST HOUR."

:This mold was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Nemesis Prime]], and a handful of parts were reused for the [[#Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime]] figure released in 2020, including the shins, as such, the trailer packaged with the ''Earthrise'' figure is fully compatible with the ''Siege'' figure's truck mode.

:While it doesn't happen in its vintage release the unpaintable plastic on subsequent reruns of the figure has suffered from photodegradation.

:While Hasbro and TakaraTomy's releases of the toy are almost identical, the battle damage paint apps on the latter's shoulders and legs are slightly altered in size.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=シージのオプティマス。右が海外版、左が日本版で後ろが海外前が日本版。汚れのタンポ印刷も違うバリエーションなのかねぇ(´･ω･`) #TFTOYの面白さを伝え隊 https://t.co/g3lMOROVdO|link=https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/1099375629361795072|name=Alfes2010|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=23|(defunct=)}}</ref>

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[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As opposed to a firetruck with giant cannons?]]
*'''Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S40'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-37'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 23]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''CONVOY'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 "JF-50 Twinblast [[Super Mode|Galaxy Pack]]" armor pieces, 2 "W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers," "JF-15 Gravity Force Laser," 2 front wheels/armguards

:Part of the second wave ''Siege'' Leader Class figures, "Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime" is an extensive retool of the same line's [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ultra Magnus]], taking heavy design cues from [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]] (the Japanese series name being "''Galaxy Force''," which is referenced in the name). He transforms into a heavily armed fire truck like the ''Cybertron'' figure, but with a Cybertronian aesthetic. The two "W-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers" are unpainted blasters from ''Siege'' Ultra Magnus, and as such, mirror the detailing placed just behind ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]'s cab. Their hexagonal tips resembling ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime's Super Mode leg cannons were likely a foresight for this retooling, but are molded in black rather than grey likely due to [[gang-molding]]. Optimus Prime also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:The core figure's robot mode is inspired by Prime's Generation 1 look, but with [[Kibble|vehicle mode details]] and coloration (including yellow eyes) based on the cab of his ''Cybertron'' counterpart. As with the original ''Cybertron'' figure, the barrel of the truck's left cannon can be detached and wielded by Prime as a rifle called the "JF-15 Gravity Force Laser." The sides of the bumper in truck mode can detach and form arm cannons based on his ''Cybertron'' counterpart's forearms. All five weapons are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Because of the nature of the mold, additional shoulder pads [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|resembling halves of his truck cab]] were included to complete the Super Mode's resemblance to the template. The vehicle mode's cannons can be underslung and handheld similarly to the ''Cybertron'' figure thanks to the sliding pegs, but lack the original's gimmicks. Unlike Ultra Magnus, Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime also features flip-out support struts on the leg armor to compensate for the back's weight. While they're hardly needed since the armor's bulk is heavy enough to support the weight, the pieces also prevent the leg armor from standing flat when folded in.

:There are two errors in the instructions; first, the crotch piece should be rotated into the Super Mode side - the unnotched side - for vehicle mode, otherwise the trailer won't clip into the cab's 'spine' correctly; secondly, the last step of the cab mode repeats pushing the cab forward.

:Unlike the above Voyager Class figure, this Prime is fully compatible with the [[Magnus Armor]], as is Ultra Magnus with Optimus's Super Mode gear. Also, whether intentional or not, the figure scales almost perfectly with other figures from the original Cybertron line.

:The box art of his vehicle modes is [[Stock photography#Problems with stock photos|mistransformed]] as a result of using CGI renders; the two shoulder pieces are shown being left on, which is genuinely impossible and in fact appear to be clipped through each other. They are instead stored inside the leg armor, which forms the back end of the trailer. Strangely, the clear blue plastic used for the cab has light bars molded in, but they are painted over in red. Presumably, this is to make the inner robot appear more like G1 Optimus but results in a less accurate vehicle mode compared to the ''Cybertron'' design. Additionally, there are existing stock photos of the figure without the wingpack and the smaller robot head flipped out.
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-35th-Voyager-Classic-Animation-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm the one you want...Wait a minute.]]
*'''Classic Animation Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S65'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:Specially branded for the 35th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Siege'' "Classic Animation Optimus Prime" is a redeco of the Voyager Class figure above, featuring a cel-shaded paint pattern that evokes his appearance in the cartoon (though the physical result is more like that of [[Transformers: Devastation|''Devastation'']]). In addition, the grey plastics and paint operations are now replaced with white, and the tire rims' paint is omitted.

:Alongside fellow cel-shaded figure [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#S66|Megatron]] and the other "35th Anniversary" figures, Optimus was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, and among the first figures that debuted a new, "worldwide" [[multilingual packaging]] design that merged the languages typically found on European packaging with those found on American packaging. In a bit of a snafu, though, all the English texts on his packaging are simply repeated four times, instead of being translated into French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, or omitted in case two or more translations would be identical to each other (or to the English version).
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==''Collaborative''==
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[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|Where [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|he]] at?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition''' ([[July 19]], [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': trailer, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Proton pack]], hose, ghost trap module, [[Slimer]]
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' Ghostbusters x Transformers ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition (whew!) is a [[Ghostbusters]]-themed redeco of the MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime mold.

:Optimus Prime is now decoed in white, dark gray and red, with a Ghostbusters "no ghosts" logo on his right shoulder in addition to the Autobot logo on his left. The trailer is decoed similarly, with Ecto-1 style details adorning the sides, as well as green ghost splatter. Optimus's vehicle mode bumper includes an "ECTO-35" plate, which can be seen through his chest in robot mode, referencing the 35th Anniversary of both the ''Transformers'' and ''Ghostbusters'' franchises.

:He includes all his accessories, aside from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and his axe, gaining a number of additional ones consistent with the theme. The trailer opens out into the "Ecto-Base," or can be stood upright as the "Ecto Maintenance Dock." A snap-on cover can be applied to Roller to turn him into a ghost trap, a painted opaque version of the [[Slimer]] figure included with Ectotron, and a "roof-rack accessory" using the same mold as [[Ectotron]]'s that pegs into the roof of the trailer. This final item converts into a proton pack for robot mode, pegging into the hole in his back, and a hose connects his ion blaster to the proton pack to serve as a particle thrower. In addition, the figure's packaging is shaped like a proton pack, complete with clips to enable the buyer to strap it to their back.

:Ectotron can ''sort of'' fit into Prime's trailer, but this requires the former's equipment rack to be removed from the roof, and clearance within the trailer prevents the trailer's rear tailgate from closing.

:Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the [[Hasbro Pulse]] online store.

::*''[https://reflector.tfw2005.com/transformers-toys/crossovers/ghostbusters-transformers/optimus-prime-mp-10g-ecto-35/ Collaborative MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition at Reflector@TFW2005]''
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[[File:VNR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''VNR Optimus Prime''' (2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy Release Date'': [[December]] [[2024]]
:*''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership#Volvo|Matrix of Leadership]], trailer, artillery robot, ramp/shield, trailer hitch
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro)}}<ref name="fanstream">[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>

:"VNR Optimus Prime" is a redeco of the earlier [[#Holiday|Holiday Optimus Prime]] figure, this time in traditional Optimus Prime colors. This release sees the circuitous path of the aborted [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] ''Collaborative'' toy<ref>See the extensive research in the [[#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] entry for details.</ref> come full circle, here branded on his internal packaging under the name "''Collaborative'' Volvo Trucks × Transformers Optimus Prime." He converts in 37 steps into an (at last explicable) licensed {{w|Volvo VN|Volvo VNR 300}}. He includes the ion cannon, Matrix, and [[#Earthrise|''Earthrise'' trailer]] of the Holiday release, naturally done up in more orthodox livery. Caution for those attempting to use the [[Centurion droid#Toys|Centurion Drone]] Ion blaster and Energon Axe accessories, the peg handles are NOT compatible owing to their wider diameter and non-opening fists of the mold.

:Depending on how you pose the figure, the mold tends to be front "heavy" when posed at your standard "stand up straight" form without any dynamic spread the legs style. This is due to how the front feet cannot be extended forward due to a single hinge attaching the joint to the inner "truck cab" being static. This concentrates the center of gravity way behind, parallel to what forms the cab's windshield when it should be adjacent to what makes the cab's front wheels.

: This figure was made available exclusively at [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States, and was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets- which stocked the figure months before it was officially acknowledged by Hasbro themselves.

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==''Generations Selects''==
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Star-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"The Hate Plague is back?" (jams the Matrix on the gun)]]
*'''Star Convoy''' ([[September 28]], 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS01'''
**''Accessories'': [[Star Trailer]]/evolution armor, ion-blaster (formed by two blasters), [[Silver Matrix]]

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Star Convoy is a retool of the [[#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Leader Class mold]], featuring new lower legs, head, upper shoulders, and waist parts for both the armor and inner robot, and a new torso for the latter. The Optimus Prime inner robot is remolded to resemble his Generation 1 toy, complete with toy-accurate yellow eyes. Most of the armor's grey parts (especially the evolution armor's arms) are now remolded in red plastic to be more accurate to Star Convoy's character model, though there are a few sacrifices leaving some of the red patches on the trailer.

:The Matrix of Leadership is now replaced with the "Silver Matrix" that is a singular piece of plastic dipped in chrome. As such, it does not accommodate Prime Masters/Matrices/Enigmas. The Matrix can be held by 5 mm fist holes and can combine with the guns to form a "Big Bang Cannon". Unlike the original versions of the mold, Star Convoy's stickers, intended to be applied to his trailer, come on a sheet instead of being factory-applied.

:The star-shaped piece that clips into Star Convoy's chest is new to this version of the mold. Because it pegs into a small hole between the tops of the doors to Star Convoy's chest compartment, it introduces an additional step to access the matrix chamber. The red connector which attaches the star to the figure is misassembled, and flipped from its proper orientation. Due to this, the star is prone to not attaching securely to the chest and can easily pop out without much effort. A fix<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-selects-star-convoy-super-megatron-snaptrap-figures.1172403/page-113#post-17312785 Guide to rearranging the chest star for improved stability] in the TFW2005 thread for ''Selects'' Star Convoy</ref> utilized by some to address the issue involves popping out the star and connector, then flipping the connector around, before reattaching both parts to the figure. Care should be taken when handling the star and transforming Star Convoy to ensure it does not bump against other parts of the figure or experience undue stress. The stem of the star is particularly fragile and has been known to break without much force being applied to it.

:Reminiscent of the fact that the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|''Return of Convoy'' Star Convoy]] figure could transform into a battle station, a "Z Base Mode" resembling that original battle station mode was created for the character and introduced in the ''Selects'' [[Super Megatron comic 1|Special Comic promoting Super Megatron]]. This figure (and any of the ''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Optimus Prime molds) is capable of being configured into this form. In reference to the fact that the original Star Convoy figure included a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Micromaster version of Hot Rod]] to man the battle station, one can populate the Z Base Mode with the [[Firebolt (G1)#Titans Return|Firedrive]] or Rodimus Prime Titan Masters from [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Hot Rod's ''Titans Return'' figure]] and the "Chaos on Velocitron" box set respectively. As said Hot Rod Micromaster could also store in the original Star Convoy figure's chest, one can also re-enact this functionality by taking a Matrix frame from a ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Leader Class figure and placing one of the aforementioned Titan Masters in it, then inserting the frame into Star Convoy's chest.

:This toy was released exclusively through [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and, thanks to brand unification, [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in the United States and Canada. It is the first ''Selects'' figure to be developed by TakaraTomy.
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==''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''==
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[[File:TF-WFC-E-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|That's the news everyone's waiting for!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020/2024)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-02'''
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Optimus Prime with Trailer'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 25]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Leader Class toys, Optimus Prime is an ''extensive'' retooling of the [[#Siege|''Siege'' Optimus mold]], now transforming into his classic cab-over Earth-truck mode. Interestingly, his rear wheels are borrowed from ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|32]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|44 Optimus Prime]], and even has molded drilled-rotor brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline ''Transformers'' figure. While the vestigial knee flaps were meant to be flipped out while transforming him into truck mode, the flaps' pegs and the elbow's rectangular holes have a slight occupying-the-same-space issue, which can result in the cab noticeably tilting frontward. If this problem persists, the flaps can be untransformed to straighten the cab properly.

: His very cartoon-like robot mode has an opening chest compartment containing a removable [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]] accessory; in an undocumented feature, the Matrix can accommodate "Fire Blast" effect parts and attach to similarly-sized posts. His new Ion Blaster rifle, now in its classic shape, is hinged to fold away the barrel for storage. His hands feature hinge joints in the knuckles, allowing for more expressive posing and proper holding of the included Matrix, with the grip coming from a [[5 mm post|5 mm semi-circle]] formed by the palm and thumb. As the front grill/wheel piece is connected with a c-clip, removing it from his back allows the waist to turn without being hindered.

: For the first time for a (non-''Masterpiece'') ''Generations'' Optimus toy, this release comes with a trailer (sadly too small to store any concurrent car-mode toy larger than the [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Cliffjumper]] mold when closed up) that converts into a combat deck/repair bay complete with an "artillery robot". The trailer's inner walls are loaded with 5 mm post-holes for accessory storage. The main ramp is [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatible, and its inner section is removable so it can be used as a shield, leaving a U-shaped partial ramp so any cars on the main deck can still roll out. The trailer's artillery robot has two 5 mm post-holes up front for Fire Blast effects or other accessories, and now features ''two'' claw-arms, sadly the gaps in the claws are not 5 mm compatible. The robot can be removed from the trailer at its base and attached to other toys as a giant accessory, notably a "jetpack". (Coincidentally, the trailer's hitch post is at exactly the right height to let it rest inside the 5mm hole on [[Roller (G1)#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Roller]].)

: This figure can be augmented with the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' "[[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]", which includes a non-converting long-barreled Ion Blaster, his expected Energon Axe, and [[Roller (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Roller]]. The Energon Axe is specifically molded to fit onto Optimus's ''right'' hand, with the peg sliding into the underside of the fist. Although it ''can'' fit on his left hand if slid through the top, this puts noticeable stress on the axe's peg due to the thumb sliding up against the housing. The set also comes with [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Sideswipe]]'s jetpack, and while it is ''mainly'' designed for Sideswipe it can, of course, be used by Optimus, though due to a section of Optimus's back being marginally wider than the space available, some force may be required to attach the jetpack fully. Whether by coincidence or not, the Energon Strikeshield from the ''Siege'' figure can attach to his forearms if the hands are tucked away, via the tabs on its hinged handle.

: Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Optimus's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Optimus's piece of the map contains the labeled location of a planet called "[[Micro|MICRON]]".

[[File:TF-WFC-ER-Prime-Comparison.jpg|300px|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Dodged another shot!]] (''Stock image comparison'')]]
:Confusingly, the figure had ''many'' color differences in different official promotional images. The original 3D renders depicted his colors completely show-accurate to the G1 cartoon (minus the blue codpiece, and with quite rare toy-accurate yellow eyes), the lack of striping on the forearms/side doors, and a fully blue artillery robot for the trailer, while the pre-release prototype seen in New York Comic Con 2019 and the secondary stock photos had his hands and elbows molded in grey, with artillery robot being cast in grey and silver plastic similar to the rest of the trailer. According to [[John Warden]], this was due to the limitations of the mold. Even later, Takara's stock photos showed the figure with blue elbows and a blue and silver artillery robot. The retail release of the figure ultimately, for the most part, went with colors showcased in Hasbro's physical toy stock photos, but with previously yellow eyes now more cartoon-accurate blue, and with his hands, codpiece, and the back piece of his head painted in metallic blue. Early renders also displayed the figure's inner shins as being molded in the same blue color as the rest of the legs, although the final figure presents them cast in gray and unpainted. The sample on the TakaraTomy stock photos also depict his trailer hitch as a single piece.

:As his hands are fully painted over in blue, the paint will eventually scrape off from repeated use, particularly with the ribbed handle of his own blaster.

:The hip joints have been shown to break on several copies due to the thin plastic quality of the early releases in 2020. This issue was fixed with a pin added to the reissue release in 2024.

:Optimus also saw release with a retailer incentive gift box, coming with an additional large poster promoting the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''Earthrise'' cartoon]] with various signatures from the showrunners and the characters, including [[Jake Foushee|Jake Tillman]], Prime's voice actor, and a die-cast logo pin.

: The Optimus Prime robot mold was also used to make ''War for Cybertron Trilogy Selects'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]]. The trailer, including its artillery robot and shield/ramp, was redecoed for the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime's]] Spoiler Pack and [[#Holiday|Holiday Optimus Prime]]. The Matrix accessory was reused or repainted extensively for other contemporary Matrix-bearers, such as ''Kingdom'' Rodimus Prime, ''Kingdom'' Galvatron, and ''Studio Series'' Hot Rod.

: Optimus Prime was reissued in mid-2024 with pre-orders listed on April of that year.
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[[File:TF-Generations-Amazon-Prime-Day-Alt-Universe-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Relive your traumatic childhood on Prime Day!]]
*'''Alternate Universe Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-17'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 20]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#AltUniverseOP|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Matrix of Leadership]]

:"Alternate Universe Optimus Prime" is a grayscale redeco of the figure above with a new head that evokes the battle damage and his death in ''The Transformers: The Movie''. The Matrix of Leadership is the same as the mass retail Leader, though the Ion Blaster is painted completely silver and his rear calves are painted. Another change is the number of lugnuts on the wheels of the trailer. The normal retail version has 10 lug nuts per wheel, while this release has none. He is packaged in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]''-styled box that depicts Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] grieving during his death scene reflected on a window of his damaged truck mode.
:There are reported issues where the left chest piece is unable to tab in fully due to a deformed pin, leaving a small uneven gap visible in robot mode.

:This is the only ''Earthrise'' toy to lack an ID number and map piece and isn't part of the Galactic Odyssey Collection. Coincidentally, Hasbro ID number WFC-E28 is never used in the toyline within its range of E1 to E41, lending to the possibility that WFC-E28 was intended to be his.

:Before the figure was officially revealed, a single known specimen of the ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime erroneously used the redeco's alternate head.<ref>https://tformers.com/earthrise-leader-optimus-prime-error-with-alternate-universe-head/37627/news.html</ref>

:Alternate Universe Optimus Prime was supposed to be released as an exclusive for Amazon Prime Day 2020, though the day was pushed back several months, making the toy release much earlier. The figure was fully revealed on Hasbro's June 26 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] stream. The figure was later released in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive as part of the 7th wave of TakaraTomy ''Selects'' toys.
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==''War for Cybertron Trilogy''==
[[File:Earthrise_Centurion_mini_OP.JPG|upright=0.5|thumb|Get me the smallest Optimus you have. No, that's too small.]]
*'''Deluxe Centurion Drone''' (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E33'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-22'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021

:A [[Slug figure|minuscule figurine]] of Optimus Prime, about 10 millimeters tall, is included in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Deluxe Centurion set, which is meant to complement the [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure.

:Despite coming in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]''-style box, the set is only branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', and doesn't include a ''Selects'' lineup number, instead having an ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' ID number. [[TakaraTomy]] released this toy as part of ''Earthrise'' in [[Japan]].<ref name="TT Twitter">{{citesocial|quote=＼フォロワー27 000人突破／新情報2つ目はアースライズシリーズ「センチュリオンドローン＆ウェポナイザー」発売決定しました！予約開始は少し先の予定ですが楽しみしてにお待ち下さい！ #トランスフォーマー #Transformers https://t.co/8DpFsjRCuP|link=https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1285098906422931456/|name=Transformers PR|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=07|day=20|(defunct=)}}</ref>

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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Battle-3-Pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Optimusprime-g2.jpg|Well]] [[Jhiaxus (G2)|gee]], [[Enerax|axe]] [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|us!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 20]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]] and [[Sheeldron#Toys|Sheeldron]] [[Battle Master]]s

:Promoting the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this version of Optimus Prime is a trailer-less redeco of the ''Earthrise'' Leader Class mold in darker colors more reminiscent of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|G1 figure]]. He comes with Battle Masters Enerax and Sheeldron, translucent yellow redecoes of ''Siege'' [[Pteraxadon#Toys|Pteraxadon]] and ''Earthrise'' [[Soundbarrier#Toys|Soundbarrier]] respectively, without the effects parts. In terms of deco, Optimus's blue plastic/paint operations and the unpaintable gray joints are replaced with the same darker shade of blue (which also coincidentally resembles the erroneous deco used for most of TakaraTomy's stock photos of the mold), additional blue paint has been added to his legs, the molded detail in the center of his pelvis is painted yellow, the interiors of his opening chest windows are unpainted, the translucent plastic is tinted green, and the eyes are a non-metallic light blue.

:The stock renders for both the robot and vehicle modes are inconsistent with the later stock photos: They reuse his deco from the ''Earthrise'' renders, but with blue eyes, green windows, and battle-damage paint apps that are absent on the final toy. The forearms are depicted as stripeless in robot mode, while the rear hip piece and the thighs are differently colored in the truck mode render.

:While Optimus Prime never appears in his ''Earthrise'' body in the cartoon, he was initially planned to for the ''Earthrise'' and ''Kingdom'' chapters, the idea from which this toy is based. A cartoon CGI render of this ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime can be seen in the ''[[The Art and Making of Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.

:As with other ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' figures, Optimus Prime was exclusive to Walmart in Canada and the United States.
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[[File:WFC-Netflix-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|"You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Decepticons, not join them!"]]]]
*'''Spoiler Pack''' (Leader Unboxing, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-16'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], 2021
**''Accessories:'' [[Dark Saber#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Dark Saber]], "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster", two forearm blasters, shield/ramp, artillery robot, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Combat Deck]], [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]] and [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]] [[Battle Master]]s, "Fire Blast", 3 [[energon cube#War for Cybertron Trilogy|energon cubes]], [[Play-Doh|compound]]
{{note|This figure of [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Nemesis Prime]] also represents a "much darker future" of Optimus Prime in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] cartoon.}}

:Promoting the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Leader Unboxing set contains a redeco of ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[#Siege|Optimus Prime]] as Nemesis Prime. The figure comes with ''Siege'' Optimus's "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (but not his "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield") plus a sizeable number of extras that beef up the price. These include: a redecoed trailer from ''Earthrise'' [[#Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]; the Dark Saber, [[Giza (POTP)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Giza]], and large forearm blaster accessories, all from the [[#Power_of_the_Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Evolution Leader Class toy]]; [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]], a [[redeco]] of ''Earthrise'' Battle Master [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]], along with their blast effect part; and a compound through which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes, rereleased from ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus's]] Spoiler Pack. Fangtron and the shield/Combat Deck ramp are both compatible with the [[A.I.R. Lock System]], as the former can turn into a ramp or a shield for Nemesis Prime. This toy also features a different deco compared to the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. Namely, he is in fact molded in very dark gray plastic as opposed to the deep black of the Takara version, and the vehicle stripes, bumper guns, and wheel rims are silver instead of teal.

:The Hasbro stock photography for the truck mode is also ''laughably'' mistransformed, with the robot mode crotch being plainly visible, an error that actually requires a considerable amount of effort to replicate with the actual toy. In addition, neither the truck windows nor panels that cover the robot mode hands are compressed fully.

:Much like previous Spoiler Pack, this set is in a windowless box designed to look like an ammo crate and features translatable [[Cybertronian language|Ancient Autobot]]. The text on the package reads "FANGTRON" and "GIZA", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "YOU MUST STAY TRUE / TO WHOM THE MATRIX HAS / CHOSEN, FOR IF YOU / DON’T, A MUCH / DARKER FUTURE AWAITS" and an Autobot-themed one: "THE DEAD UNIVERSE IS / UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE / EXPERIENCED, PRIME", which are both quotes from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] in [[Earthrise episode 5]]. The lateral side of the package also features artwork of Nemesis Prime, edited from art of ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime. Compared to the previous Spoiler Pack, the packaging itself has no plastic insert.

:This set was a shared exclusive between online retailers and [[Walmart]] in Canada and the USA. In New Zealand, the set was sold exclusively at Toy World and Mighty Ape. Like the previous Spoiler Pack, the TakaraTomy release is packaged in a standard windowed box.
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==''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''==
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|optimus prall (prime small)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Core Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K1'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 20]], 2021
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a smaller, roughly Legends-sized mold that according to his product copy and stock images is meant to be posed with larger toys of the same character, but we would be stupid not to note that he is also a good size to interact with Titan Class figures. His transformation shares engineering with the [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure]], but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:Unlike the actual product, the truck door section of the wrist/hand part is unpainted in the CG stock render. Curiously, his instructions depict an Energon axe that was notably left out of the final release and was not shown in stock photos.

:The red paint on the flip-out arms will chip off over time due to repeated transformations caused by the snap-on connection that holds them in place in robot mode.

:In Japan, Optimus Prime was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive. This mold was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution .282023.29|Legacy: Evolution]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Legacy|Nemesis Prime]], while utilizing the unused Energon Axe.

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[[File:WFC-K11 Optimus Prime Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2020)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K11'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 26]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Generations|Ion Blaster]], shield/ramp, trailer/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Generations|Combat Deck]], artillery robot, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Matrix of Leadership]]

:''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime featured a [[package refresh]] in the first wave of the ''Kingdom'' Leader Class toys. It featured no changes except for the gunmetal paint on the ion blaster being a ''very slightly'' lighter color.

:Much like most of the toyline, Optimus Prime comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character, Optimus Prime being one of them.
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[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Titan-Ark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|200px|Scaled to fit inside the Ark's cockpit or a [[Mark Maher|decent-sized soul patch]].]]
*'''Autobot Ark''' (2021)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-K30'''

:''Kingdom'' Titan Class [[Ark (G1)#Generations|Autobot Ark]] comes with a minuscule figurine of Optimus Prime, similar to the Unicron-scaled one in the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Centurion Drone set]], designed to be in scale with the Ark's starship mode. It is cast in the same orange translucent plastic used for the Ark's windscreen, then painted over with a metallic red.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFWFC-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The REAL ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[#2020Netflix|Autobot Optimus Prime toy]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[October 30]], 2021)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-01 / PFGR 01'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-01'''
**''Accessories'': "W-50 Dual-Mech Energon Strikeshield," "W-M3 RF Ion Blaster" (combines to form "Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster")

:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|Premium Finish]]'' subline, Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#Siege|''Siege'' Voyager Class toy]], with the same weapons and C.O.M.B.A.T. System functionality.

:In a similar deco to the ''[[3A|ThreeZero]]'' figure, Optimus Prime is redecoed to be completely accurate to his on-screen appearance in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' Trilogy cartoon]]; for example, the translucent blue parts are now green, an extra white stripe is added in the front of the sideways truck kibble, and the battle damage is changed.
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==''Legacy''==
[[File:Legacy Laser Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We're gonna party like it's 1995!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Laser Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2022]]) / '''G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 24]], 2022
:*''Accessories:'' [[Energon]] sword, Energon axe, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix of Leadership]], blaster, trailer/battle station
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (Takara Tomy), [[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Leader Class toys, "Laser Optimus Prime" is an updated version of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#LaserOptimusPrime|''Generation 2'' design]] which transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, with deco and sculpt details most directly based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2reissue|2006 "Battle Convoy" reissue's modified deco and stickers]] with a flame deco on the front from his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#RTSDeluxe|2010 Deluxe Class figure]]. He includes an Energon sword, an Energon axe, a new removable Matrix of Leadership (notable NOT the same mold shared by other figures of the same time) which echoes the sticker details of the 2006 reissue, and a trailer that can transform into a battle station (tanker deco of Optimus burning down a forest not included, sadly) with a small detachable double-barreled cannon. The axe and sword can be stored either inside the trailer or on the cab, with the sword stored underneath the rear section of the cab like the original and the axe slotting in over the trailer hitch. In tanker mode, the trailer's claw arm can be folded to act as a jack to allow it to stand freely. His signature shoulder pylons can open outwards to reveal missile pods. He has restricted arm movement as the shoulder pylons do not rotate, while the real arms start beneath the flap.

: Not mentioned in his instructions, the sword and axe can combine into a larger sword. His Matrix can be attached to the axe or the combined sword, using the rectangular peg near the axe's haft (normally meant to keep the handle folded neatly for storage). The chest slot where the Matrix plugs in is open in the back, seemingly meant to allow for [[light-piping]] in robot mode. His eyes feature neutered light-piping due to the back of his head being painted over, but the eyes are left unpainted.

:As the sword accessory is designed for this mold's open hands, it cannot be wielded by other figures with closed 5mm hands due to the protruding tab on the handle.

: Most of Laser Optimus Prime's lower body, including his hips, thighs, the front of his lower legs (except for the shin vents), and feet, reuse elements from the [[#Earthrise|''Earthrise'' toy]] above whereas other details like his crotch, shins, back of the lower legs, tires, and the entirety of his upper body are brand-new. Like the ''Earthrise'' toy, the shins have the ''Siege'' figure's trailer hitch on the outside. Laser Optimus's trailer can be attached to ''Earthrise'' Optimus, as well as ''Siege'' Optimus, ''Kingdom'' Huffer, and ''Kingdom'' Pipes. This figure is also similarly compatible with the trailer included with ''Earthrise'' Optimus.

: The original release's [[Hasbro Pulse]] listing labeled him as "G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime", while the packaging itself merely labeled him as "Laser Optimus Prime". The subsequent [[package refresh]] in the ''Legacy: United'' subline added the "G2 Universe" label on the box. Despite his origins, Optimus has no G2 faction symbols, only a silver G1 Autobot insignia on his left cab door.

: This figure was also redecoed into ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' "[[Scourge (RID)#Legacy|Robots In Disguise 2000 Universe Scourge]]" and ''Toxitron Collection'' "[[Toxitron (Universe)#Legacy|G2 Universe Toxitron]]", as well as [[#Target|Target Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Synergenex]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Synergenex|Optimus Prime Type MFS-3 Kiryu]]. The sword, axe, and Matrix were redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]]'s [[Terminus Blade]].

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Optimus.jpg|upright=1|thumb|'Til all are [[Package refresh|refreshed!]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Core Class, 2022)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class toys, Optimus Prime is a [[package refresh]] of the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Core Class figure]]. Aside from the packaging, the Ion Blaster's 3mm peg on the handle and the tab for the side truck windows are left unpainted.

: He saw ''another'' package refresh as part of the fourth Core Class Wave for ''Legacy: Evolution''.

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[[File:Legacy-A-Hero-Is-Born-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Alpha Trion/toys#Legacy|My]] son, who has every disease."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''A Hero Is Born''' (2-pack, 2022)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pistol, dispenser
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>

: A fairly extensive retool of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxe Class [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]] with a new cartoon-accurate head, chest, and legs, transforming into a Cybertronian pickup truck... and is a clear homage to the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|release from 2005]]. Pax has a red pistol and an [[Energon goodie]] dispenser, both also reused from ''Studio Series'' Kup.

: ''Legacy'' Orion Pax retains Kup's removable arm and leg feature, compatible with any 5mm port or post. Additionally—whether or not it was intentional— Orion Pax's shoulders and hips are inverted straight out of the box, differentiating the overall design from Kup. If one doesn't like them this way, a simple twist of the joints will put them back into the orientation they are on Kup.

: Unfortunately, Orion Pax suffers from the same design issue as the mold's original release. The painted robot mode crotch area that is part of the vehicle mode undercarriage does not fold up far enough to prevent dragging and paint damage, thus care should be taken when the figure is transformed.

: This figure is a part of a [[Hasbro Pulse]]-exclusive 2-pack; also including [[Alpha Trion/toys#Legacy|Alpha Trion]] with [[Vector Sigma#Legacy|Vector Sigma]] and [[Key to Vector Sigma#Legacy|its Key]]. The set was put up for pre-order during [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022|Pulse Con 2022]], and began appearing in Hong Kong stores shortly afterwards.

: [[Taiwan]]ese fans who supported the [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|Victory Saber]] project ended up getting the "A Hero Is Born" set instead (along with a full refund) after their Victory Sabers were severely water damaged during shipment and could not be delivered. No, this set is nowhere near as cool. Sorry?

:This mold was further retooled to make the "War Dawn 2-Pack" [[Dion (G1)#Legacy|Dion]] figure.

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Data-Pax.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You've heard of a rescue axe, get ready for the ''library axe''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Humble Origins 2-Pack''' (2-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Axe handle, axe head, blaster, ammo drum
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

: Part of the ''Legacy: Evolution'' "Pre-Cybertronian War" capsule, "Data Clerk Orion Pax" is a retool of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Hound]], transforming into a Cybertronian armored off-road vehicle in 15 steps. He retains Hound's blaster with clip-on ammo drum and also includes a new two-piece axe based on that of the [[#T30Deluxe|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe figure]], both 5 mm compatible. The weapons can be mounted on any of his numerous 5 mm ports for storage, including his back and vehicle mode roof. His newly-molded chest is based on his appearance in "[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]", while his new head, legs, and windshield are based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s design<ref>{{cite social|quote="young" Optimus Prime concept sketch (that later would become inspiration for Generations Orion Pax toy)...|link=https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/536828436627869696|name=Guido Guidi|site=Twitter|year=2014|month=11|day=24}}</ref> from "[[Spotlight: Blurr]]". His color breaks and "Data Clerk" title are based on ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]].

: He comes comes in a 2-pack with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#HumbleOrigins|Senator Shockwave]], exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in North America. The set was revealed and went up for pre-order on the [[May 16]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] Fanstream alongside the "Rise of Tyranny" 2-pack. Amazon mistakenly mixed up the product IDs for the Rise Of Tyranny and Humble Origins two-packs; as a result, customers who pre-ordered this set were actually sent [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#RiseofTyranny|Miner Megatron]] and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Legacy|Senator Ratbat]].

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/ Designer commentary on Data Clerk Orion Pax from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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[[File:LegacyEvo CoreClass2PackOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Advertised as perfect for younger children, but I think a Roller at this scale constitutes a choking hazard in 200 nations worldwide.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID Number'': '''TL-EX'''
:*''Accessories'': Ion blaster, axe, stinger blaster, trailer, [[Roller (G1)#Legacy|Roller]], repair drone, trailer hitch/shield panel
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name="fanstream" />

: A Hasbro Pulse exclusive, this ''Legacy: Evolution'' Optimus Prime is a cartoon-accurate redeco of the above ''Kingdom'' Core Class figure. His plastic colors are generally brighter, with the grey unpaintable areas in particular now cast in pearlescent white. He also features some differences in paint applications, including no silver on the legs, no stripe on the vehicle mode cab, yellow highlights on his waist flaps, and a gray background for his eyes, all of which serve to make him more show-accurate. He now comes with his famous [[Combat Deck (G1)#Legacy|trailer]] in Core Class scale (which can be hitched with an extension panel that doubles as a shield), which includes a tiny Roller (also able to tow the trailer!) and repair drone. The trailer was noted by its designer [[Evan Brooks]] to be proportionally large and is scaled to be able to fit the pack-in partner [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legacy|Bumblebee]], though it's not quite long enough to fit the repair drone, Roller, and Bumblebee all at once. The set also includes both the Ion Blaster and Energon Axe accessories from the previous versions of the mold.

: He was revealed and put up for pre-order on the [[June 20]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Fanstream]. The set is also sold as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Universe Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
[[File:TF-Legacy-G1ToyOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"We already have Missing Link at home." Missing Link at home:]]
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Optimus Prime (G1 Universe)''' (オプティマスプライム(G1ユニバース))
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TL-83'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[January 25]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#LegacyG1UniverseDeluxe|Matrix of Leadership]], 2 blasters, 2 smokestacks, energy axe
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[May 14]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref> [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8H0sH8Osze/ Design notes] on ''Legacy United'' G1 Universe Optimus Prime from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>}}

: Part of the fourth Wave of ''Legacy: United'' Deluxes, "G1 Optimus Prime" is an unusual ''Generations'' release in that it is focused entirely on reproducing the aesthetic of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Generation 1 toy]], not unlike TakaraTomy's higher end ''[[Missing Link]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]] produced around the same time. The chief differences between this and ''Missing Link'' are that the ''Legacy: United'' toy is smaller than the G1 figure and lacks [[die-cast]] metal and [[vacuum metallizing|chrome]]. While not as articulated overall, this Deluxe does have better range at his waist and neck. His forearms, shins, and feet feature detailing based on the sticker placement of his original G1 toy, albeit unpainted. He features "PVC rubber" {{sic}} tires on all six wheels—the first mainline Optimus toy to have soft tires in a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|very long time]]. His tires read "CYBERTRON RADIAL 275/80 R22",<ref>The "275/80 R22" notation on the tires means the tire is 275mm thick, the height is 80% of the thickness, has radial construction, and fits a 22 inch rim</ref> referencing the fictional "[[Cybertronian Radial]]" brand used by ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]''.

: He is designed to be able to pull not only current trailers such as that of his [[#Earthrise|''Earthrise'' toy]], but also the original G1 trailer. Due to his smaller size, the ''Earthrise'' trailer is almost perfectly proportioned to him while the original G1 trailer is almost comically huge.

: Optimus has a translucent blue Matrix of Leadership which he cannot hold but can store in his chest, modelled after the 2002 [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#The Transformers|New Year's Special version]]. He comes equipped with two versions of his ion blaster - a larger one modeled after the original G1 toy release and another, thinner version representing the running change variant of the G1 toy blaster. He also comes with an orange energy axe based on the one included with the [[The Transformers Collection|The Transformers Collection]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Convoy]]. The smokestacks can be used as handheld weapons as well, but barely able to fit into his hands due to the height of his forearms. They are too large to safely be used with [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], potentially damaging the effects as they need to be stretched out to fit. All three weapons can store on his truck bed. His axe has nowhere to store in robot mode, and he only has one port on his back to store one of the blasters (unless you use the ones on his calves, but that looks a little silly). However, it is possible to peg his smokestacks into the ports on his calves upside down and peg the blasters into the shoulder ports instead, which allows them to be stored without impeding his knee articulation.

: Both of his blasters are cast in clear plastic and then painted over in glossy black paint. As a result, they tend to have an extremely tight fit to the point that some 5 mm ports simply will not hold them. The ports on Prime's legs are similarly looser than normal, able to hold these two guns securely at the cost of being looser with basically any other 5 mm accessory. Due to his fists being looser than normal to accommodate the blasters, the axe sits ''very'' loosely in Prime's fists and may not even plug in securely at all. (Surprisingly, it looks alright in the hands of the original G1 toy; the half-sphere at the base of the axe sort of rests ''on top'' of the fists.) There also is some variance in the amount of fluorescent yellow paint over his eyes, with many copies having it thick enough to neuter his [[light-piping]]

: Teased during the [[May 14]], [[2024]] fanstream as a passion project for Maher, he was later officially revealed on the designer's Instagram page on [[June 12]] later that year, with pre-orders going up on [[June 13]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8H0sH8Osze/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy United'' G1 Universe Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Fractured Friendship 2-Pack''' (2-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Fractured-Orion Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#FracturedFriendship|Matrix of Leadership]], ion blaster, 2 arm cannons

:''Legacy: United'' "Security Officer Orion Pax" is an extensive retool of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|Gamer Edition Optimus Prime]] based on his appearance in "[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]" and the pre-war portions of ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'', transforming into a Cybertronian truck. Compared to Gamer Optimus, Pax has a new head, chest, shoulders, forearms, shins, and feet, the latter of which gives him some extra height so he can properly look his Decepticon counterpart in the eye. Most of his vehicle mode parts have also seen some notable retooling, resulting in a much more boxy truck mode; the new feet also unfold to to cover up the former gap in the rear.

:His right forearm retains the ''Gamer Edition'' figure's ability to be disconnected, revealing a [[5 mm post]], which allows any ''Gamer Edition'' figure's blaster to be attached in its place. Despite this, Pax's own ion blaster has a new part attached to it with a screw so it can be held normally, sacrificing the ability for it to be attached to his arm. However, this functionality can be restored by simply removing the screw and detaching the new part.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/potential-sdcc-fractured-friendship-2-pack.1264588/page-66#post-22597549 Post detailing how to remove the new part on Orion Pax's ion blaster] in the TFW2005 thread for the Fractured Friendship 2-Pack</ref> This version of the mold fixes the swapped wheel misassembly of the original tooling.

:In addition to the ion blaster, Pax comes with the same Matrix of Leadership accessory as Gamer Edition Optimus (which plugs into his chest cavity via a 5mm connection) and two new forearm-mounted cannons, which peg onto his sides in truck mode.

:Security Officer Orion Pax was included in the "Fractured Friendship" 2-pack alongside the similarly IDW-inspired [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#FracturedFriendship|Gladiator Megatron]]. The 2-pack was revealed by IGN on [[June 27]], 2024 as an exclusive for that year's [[San Diego Comic-Con]], with limited quantities later made available through [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[August 5]]. It was later spotted at Chinese retail soon after its official reveal.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/hasbro-sdcc-exclusive-figures-star-wars-marvel-transformers-gi-joe Hasbro SDCC 2024 exclusives reveal] - on IGN</ref>
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==Holiday Optimus Prime==
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[[File:Gen-toy OptimusPrime Holiday.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Your mistletoe is no match for my TOW missiles!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Holiday Optimus Prime''' (2022)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Candy cane ion blaster, [[Matrix of Holiday Cheer]],<ref>[https://bwtf.com/news/holiday-op-info-pics Full presser for Holiday Optimus Prime] at Ben's World of Transformers including bio and stock photos.</ref> trailer, artillery robot, ramp/shield, trailer hitch
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] and [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)| [[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANet8GxJgmk Recording] of the ''Transformers'' panel at [[MCM Comic-Con London 2022]] with [[Ben MacCrae]] at the "Ryan Speaks Geek" YouTube channel</ref>

: A surprise reveal at [[MCM Comic-Con London 2022]], "Holiday Optimus Prime" converts in 37 steps from a licensed {{w|Volvo VN|Volvo VNR 300}}–known throughout the United States as an "[[Amazon (website)|Amazon Prime]] truck"–into a very [[Hero (G2)|Combat Hero]]-styled Optimus Prime with a decidedly [[Santa Claus]]-ish color layout, in predominantly red deco with white trim and big black boots. The truck mode is decoed so as to represent snow kicking up over the fenders and falling down onto the roof of his trailer. Said trailer is a redeco of the one included with [[#Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime]] in white with red stripes and features a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot [[insignia]] wearing a Santa hat. It also has a new trailer-hitch add-on part with a much further-back hitch-peg, so the trailer connects in the proper place to Optimus's new truck mode; this part is removable so you can use the trailer with the originally-compatible ''Earthrise'' toys. In terms of accessories, Prime comes with a redeco of the ''Earthrise'' toy's ion blaster in festive candy cane striping, as well as a "Matrix of Holiday Cheer" to store behind his translucent green [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|chest windows]].

:Prime's box is designed to look as though it has been pre-packaged in Autobot insignia/snowflake wrapping paper and partially ripped open to reveal the toy inside, even including a printed-on to/from gift tag!

:The official [[stock photography]] leaves two flaps on Prime's chest mistransformed; they should fold in to give him [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|his iconic grille detail]].

:The figure was made available for sale exclusively at [[Hasbro Pulse]] on November 1, 2022, and shipped in early December 2022. This mold-set was later used to make [[#Volvo|VNR Optimus Prime]].

:...Speaking of the "Amazon Prime" trucks, Holiday Optimus Prime appears to have been repurposed from a long-planned but ultimately [[unreleased toy|never released]] ''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' figure which was listed on the Australian version of the website as early as April 2021,<ref name="amazon1">[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/04/07/new-amazon-australia-transformers-listings-shattered-glass-and-golden-disk-figures-project-bat-and-more-431028 Earliest reported Amazon Australia listing for "Amazon Optimus Prime"] at TFW2005, April 2021.</ref> with a detailed product description following in June of that same year,<ref name="amazon2">[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/28/transformers-collaborative-transformers-amazon-prime-mash-up-official-description-436399 Product description for "Amazon Optimus Prime"] at TFW2005, June 2021.</ref> as well as listings on other international versions of the Amazon website such as Amazon Germany.<ref name="amazon3">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/product-description-for-amazon-x-transformers-optimus-prime.1216185/page-11#post-19284981 Earliest documented Amazon Germany listing for "Amazon Optimus Prime"] at TFW2005, June 2021.</ref> The Amazon Australia listing was later rediscovered in July 2022,<ref name="amazon4">[https://tformers.com/leaked-transformers-x-amazon-prime-collaborative-optimus-prime-delivery-truck-listing/46484/news.html Amazon Australia listing for "Amazon Optimus Prime"] reported by TFormers, July 2022.</ref> but photos still remained a no-show. Like Holiday Optimus Prime, the Amazon mashup was also specified to turn into a licensed Volvo truck in 37 steps. All signs point to the Volvo Optimus Prime mold being repurposed as an affiliate of a less corporate–and more public domain–gift distributor... not to mention as a release less likely to annoy other [[Walmart|major]] [[Target|retailers]] of Hasbro toys.
::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckepd4SOlPs/ Designer commentary on Holiday Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==''Generations Comic Edition''==
[[File:GenerationsComics OptimusPrimeHead.jpeg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is how we get AHEAD in sales.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave''' (Leader Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Display stand, Optimus Prime's head
{{toydesigner|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging artist),<ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref> [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}</ref>}}

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Generations Comic Edition|Shockwave]] comes with an accessory depicting the severed head of Optimus Prime in a harness, based on the events of [[The New Order|the second storyline]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original ''Transformers'' comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]], in which Shockwave attempts to extract the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] from Prime. More specifically, the design is based on [[Herb Trimpe]]'s artwork from [[Brainstorm!|issues eleven]] and [[Prime Time!|twelve]]. The armatures for the harness accessory come on a [[sprue]] and must be assembled.

:The head of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[#Earthrise|Optimus Prime]] can be removed and replaced with this head for a new Marvel inspired look! It can be a snug fit, though, so take a little care when installing. Also note that, as the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Earthrise'' head mold does not have the appropriate gap in the back, it cannot be used on the harness in place of the new head.
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==Target Optimus Prime==
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[[File:TargetOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So...we got the Amazon truck (almost), now this, is the Walmart truck next?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Target Optimus Prime & Autobot Bullseye''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*Accessories: [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Target|Matrix of Leadership]], trailer, artillery robot
{{toydesigner| [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Ted (Target)|Ted]] (Target)|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging artist)}}<ref>[[March 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESK6ZEhqM5Y Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 14, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>

:"Target Optimus Prime" is a [[Target]]-exclusive (duh) redeco of [[#Legacy|''Legacy'' Laser Optimus Prime]] sans weapons, transforming into a Target-branded truck. He's also packaged with a Target-themed version of the ''Earthrise'' trailer, complete with Bullseye the dog on the side, [[Bullseye (Target)|a figure of whom]] is also packed in with Prime. "Autobot Bullseye" turns into a {{w|padded envelope|bubble mailer}} for Optimus to deliver, with photos depicting the artillery robot used as a scanner. The packaging art depicts Optimus playing fetch with Bullseye, using one of the iconic "Red Ball" bollards found outside most Target stores as the ball. The front of the package shows him readying to throw the ball, while the side shows Optimus petting and scritching Bullseye after he's caught it. ''D'awww.''

:He was revealed by IGN on [[March 13]], [[2024]] with pre-orders going up later that same day.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.ign.com/articles/transformers-hasbro-reveals-target-exclusive-optimus-prime-autobot-bullseye-figures|title=Transformers: Hasbro Reveals Target-Exclusive Optimus Prime & Autobot Bullseye Figures|site=IGN|name=Jesse Schedeen|year=2024|month=03|day=13}}</ref>
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==''Studio Series''==
[[File:StudioSeries86CommanderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Blaster, I’m gonna need you to blare "The Touch" — louder than ever. <center>'''''([[Tusks|Piano]] sold separately. Basketball still not included.)'''''</center>]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-31'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-142'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 29]], [[2025]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86OP|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Ion blaster#Studio Series|Ion Blaster]], [[Energon-axe#SS86|Energon Axe]], [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Studio Series|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Studio Series|Roller]], Auto-Launcher repair drone, 2 [[Fire Blast effect|beam effects]], 2 truck jump effects, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (3rd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name=SS86credit>{{citesocial|quote=Tomo san was an absolute wizard in bringing this figure to life at our CMD price point and I hope you all will stay tuned as I follow up with another post to answer some questions I've seen floating around.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9fYFZvvwxZ/?hl=en|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=07|day=16}}</ref>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]], and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref name=SS86packaging>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging illustration)<ref name=SS86art>[[July 26]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igLCLYjKqh4 Transformers SDCC 2024 Brand Panel Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>}}

:Released for the brand's 40th anniversary, ''[[Studio Series]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a semi-truck in 40 steps. This version is even ''more'' cartoon-accurate than the last several iterations, based directly on his appearance in <s>the entire cartoon</s> ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. However, he still directly takes some design elements from ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]], including his headsculpt, torso stripe details, thigh sculpts, and feet. He features a wide array of articulation points comparable to the same line's [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Ultra Magnus]], including articulated hands with individual index fingers, rotatable "antenna ears", and butterfly shoulder joints, the latter of which lets him open up his chest compartment and to deliver the haymaker that defeated [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] in the movie. Said chest compartment contains another ''Earthrise''-style Matrix of Leadership and features a front cover flap. Like Magnus, the Matrix can only be held by pinching it due to its small size. Unfortunately, the chest compartment remains red due to being made of [[unpaintable plastic]] to support the butterfly joints. Optimus Prime is about half a head taller than the [[#Earthrise|''Earthrise'' figure]], making him closer in scale to most of his Autobot brethren from the past few years.

:He comes with his ion blaster, energon axe, trailer (with Roller and Auto-Launcher repair drone), and a pair of [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]] that are reminiscent of those that came with the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 "Convoy Ver.3.0"]] figure, which can be used with his blaster and drone. Perhaps this set's most noteworthy new feature is ''another'' pair of fiery effect parts that can be attached to the bottom of the cab, allowing collectors to recreate Prime's iconic truck-jumping scene during the Battle of Autobot City, completed with his included backdrop based on this scene. This is the first non-''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime toy to hide his wheels in robot mode, come with every main accessory used throughout the cartoon, and feature a cartoon-accurate truck bumper.

:The ion blaster can store on his robot back and truck bed, though the latter might chip the blaster's gunmetal paint due to the tight fit. His energon axe attaches using a [[5 mm post]] revealed by flipping either hand, similar to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-01]]. Prime's weapons and the beam effects are stored inside the trailer with Roller and the repair drone, with enough space left to fit store one [[Autobot Cars|Deluxe Class car]], while the "jumping" effects are stashed away in the trailer's undercarriage. The trailer can transform into a command station<ref>[https://gizmodo.com/hasbro-studio-series-optimus-prime-transformers-the-movie-2000473908 Hasbro's Latest, Greatest Optimus Prime Is Ready to Roll Out] on Gizmodo, July 16, 2024.</ref> or repair bay. The interior of the trailer is based on the MP-44 trailer's sculpt, itself inspired by the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original trailer's]] stickers. The ''[[Diaclone]]'' consoles have been rendered as unpainted sculpted detail due to their space being used for accessory storage. The Auto-Launcher drone features its traditional antenna and claw arm, and has an opening cockpit, though the space is too small for even a ''Diaclone'' pilot to fit. Unfortunately, the drone cannot poke out of the trailer like previous versions, but it is removable and can be carried by Roller. Roller can also tow the trailer and is scaled to seat 4 [[Titan Master]]s, shown off in the instructions using [[Lokos#Legacy|''Legacy'' Lokos]]. The ion blaster can also be attached on Roller's rear port, but the tight fit can cause paint chipping on both accessories. Roller stores in the trailer by tabbing onto the drone, facing away from the door unlike usual. Optimus's trailer can also be successfully hitched to all figures previously capable of towing the ''Earthrise'' figure's trailer and all those retooled from the aforementioned mold, though the '86 figure can just barely pull the prior trailers.

:This figure has a number of potential paint chipping issues. The painted red side panels in truck mode can chip from transforming as they slide into small gaps in the legs. To avoid this, the screws near the front feet need to be slightly unscrewed to widen the gap. The silver on the bottom of the front bumper can also get scraped when untabbing from his back. This is not visible in either mode, but to better avoid it all the same, first pull down the blue piece on his behind for some operating room, then firmly hold the top of the backpack and carefully pull down while avoiding contact with his torso. The offending edges on the torso can also be sanded down for more clearance. A less avoidable one is the silver paint on the bottom corners of the truck grill scraping from transformation as they rub against the bumper.

:Optimus's smokestacks tend to rotate too easily, as there is isn't enough friction to make proper use of the tabs meant to secure them in place. The thin tips can snap off if stored improperly. The neck panel can be difficult to push into place when transforming into truck mode, usually feeling "stuck" even when it isn't and requiring the use of excessive force. Try pressing down hard on both rear ends of the panel as shown [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/studio-series-86-31-commander-ciass-optimus-prime.1265824/page-5#post-22678953 here]. It may be best for the edge of the neck panel to be sanded down to reduce the pressure needed as the applied force can bend it over time. Early copies of the figure have a minor [[misassembly]]: his heel/tail light pieces are upside down and on the wrong feet; the thicker blue edge should be on the top side. This has no effect on the toy's functionality, but can be swapped by knocking out the pins if so desired. Fortunately, later releases of the figure, which includes the TakaraTomy release, feature correctly-assembled heel/tail light pieces. Corrected specimens should have a date code of "42271" or higher, located on the box or his inner right leg.
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:A special version of this toy released at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] in China featured a box sleeve with art of his truck mode and a [[sticker]] sheet for adding cartoon- or G1-toy-accurate details, but otherwise was completely identical to the regular release. It has the initial run's misassembled heels.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fl2OKu-Pa/ Designer commentary on ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Gamer-Edition-Deluxe-TFD-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Somehow, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|''Robotmasters'' Convoy]] returned.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Devastation Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Game'': '''''Transformers: Devastation'''''
:*''Accessories'': [[Energon-axe#SSDevastation|Energon Axe]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Devastation|Matrix of Leadership]], smokestacks
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[January 14]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc5mkAAGzyE MASSIVE Transformers Tuesday! In-Hand Product Showcase and Pre-orders | Hasbro Pulse], with [[Nate Purswell]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>

:Part of the ''Studio Series'' A-Level assortment for 2025, this Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' and transforms into a truck cab. He was made a Deluxe Class figure to scale with the concurrently released ''Studio Series'' [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Devastator]]. His chest features paint operations to emulate the game's cel-shaded artwork. He includes an energon axe with a built-in slash effect (mimicking the cartoon smear effect applied to melee weapons in-game) and an unpainted but removable Matrix of Leadership, which can be tabbed into slots in his fists so it can be held without the need for opening hands. The axe can be stored via a slot behind his cab in truck mode or on either of the diagonal slots on his back in robot mode. Optimus requires very mild assembly, as he comes packaged with his smokestacks detached.

:If one chooses, the smaller Ion Blaster from the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy United]]'' [[#LegacyUnited|G1 Universe Optimus Prime]] can be wielded by this figure. The trio of redecos of this mold in the [[#Spotlight|"Spotlight" Optimus Prime]] 3-pack would later include their own dedicated Ion Blaster accessories. His trailer hitch is compatible with any version of the ''Earthrise'' trailer or its tanker trailer counterpart.

:Unfortunately, the grey/silver stripes are not present in truck mode due to the transformation scheme.

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[[File:StudioSeries86LimitedBattleDamageOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Finally got my chest painted! What did it cost? $600]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime (Battle Damage Limited Edition)''' (Commander Class, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-31'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86OP|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Ion blaster#Studio Series|Ion Blaster]], [[Energon-axe#SS86|Energon Axe]], [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Studio Series|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Studio Series|Roller]], Auto-Launcher repair drone, 2 [[Fire Blast effect|beam effects]], 2 truck jump effects, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (3rd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name=SS86credit/>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]], and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref name=SS86packaging/> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging illustration)<ref name=SS86art/>}}

:This "Battle Damage" Optimus Prime is an extensively hand-painted version of the above Commander Class. He is covered in black wash and has additionally painted silver battle mask, singed smokestacks, yellow forearm arrows, and a completely detailed Matrix chamber. The figure comes with pre-applied stickers adding cell-shaded windows and toy-based knees, very similar to the ones provided with the [[#SS86CybertronCon|Cybertron Con release]] of Optimus. The trailer remains clean but has additional paint details both inside and out, as well as having the toy-inspired stripes on the side. This version of Optimus still has the misassembled heels.

:40 of this Optimus were made, marked with numbered silver Matrix stickers on the front of the box. They were distributed at the Hasbro Fans Expo during [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2025 as a gift with minimum purchases of HK$5000 (about US$637.19), with a maximum of 8 per day.

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[[File:SS-Optimus-MTMTE86.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|I'm gonna need a nap after this...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2026)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 1]], 2026
:*''Movie'': ''The Transformers: The Movie''
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86OP|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Ion blaster#Studio Series|Ion Blaster]], stake

:Released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', this Optimus Prime is a retool of the above ''Studio Series'' Commander figure, based on his fatal battle with Megatron at Autobot City. Sold as a Leader Class figure, he omits all his prior accessories besides his Ion blaster and Matrix of Leadership, and includes a new "stake" accessory based on the metal shard that was used to impale him in the film. He has a new battle-damaged head sculpt and waist parts, with a 5mm port in his grill abs for the shard to be plugged into. The actual grill of the truck mode has also been retooled to feature a 5mm port for the shard. Notably in the film, Prime was impaled in his ''side'', not his grill area; this compromise was likely done as the part for the side (which did still get retooled with battle damage) is too small and has to support a transformation hinge. His windows are now solid blue and he sports painted cracks on the front windows and his right shoulder. The Ion blaster is unpainted compared to the Commander figure. The red color is darker.

:This version of the mold has the heels assembled correctly. The stock photo to the right has the truck mistransformed: the truck bed has not been flipped out and the panel behind the front wheel has not been rotated around.

:This figure was released in the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] "MTMTE Collection", alongside a similarly battle-damaged [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SSMTMTE|Megatron]]. The packaging of this figure features a "One Shall Stand" moniker to pair with Megatron's "One Shall Fall", although this does not appear in the actual title of the figure on online retailers. Both figures were went up for pre-order together on [[January 27]].

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[[File:GensEUOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|The closest we'll probably ever get to a new toy of [[Gilthor]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Energon Universe Optimus Prime''' ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86OP|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Ion blaster#Studio Series|Ion Blaster]], [[fusion cannon]]

:"Energon Universe Optimus Prime" is a retool and redeco of ''Studio Series'' Commander Class Optimus Prime, released without that toy's trailer, axe, and blast effects. He features a new head based on his appearance in [[Skybound Entertainment|Skybound]]'s ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' comic, along with a solid white Autobot insignia on his left shoulder, solid windows, silver shins, and yellow truck headlights. Most notably, Prime's right arm has also been heavily retooled to resemble [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s arm, complete with [[fusion cannon]], based on the comic's famous storyline that saw the wounded Optimus Prime temporarily use Megatron's severed arm in place of his own. Although the new Megatron arm features visible surface damage, in line with the comic's grungy aesthetic, the rest of Optimus has not been retooled or decoed to match.

:This Optimus Prime was revealed at [[New York Comic Con]] 2025 by [[Energon Universe]] showrunner [[Robert Kirkman]], set for release in October 2026. Though announced at US$59.99, the figure cost US$79.99 when it went up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse in the US.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/1o44yaf/ Robert Kirkman says EU Optimus will cost $59.99, despite it being labeled as $79.99 on hasbro pulse.] via Reddit</ref> This was likely due to tariffs affecting the US at the time, as Pulse's UK and EU sites maintained the original US$59.99-equivalent prices of £65.99/79.99€.
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==''Age of the Primes''==
[[File:AOTPTitanStarConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Star Of The Stars Of The Stars]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr13|'''The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime''' (Titan Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Star Optimus Prime''' (スターオプティマスプライム)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-10'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[August 30]]
:*''Accessories:'' [[Micro Trailer#Age of the Primes|MT-13 Micro Trailer]], 2-part [[Roller (G1)#Age of the Primes|tread unit]], rifle, ammo clip/Energon bullet, swivel turret/blaster, 2 shoulder turrets, [[Silver Matrix#Age of the Primes|Matrix]]/hilt, [[Zodiac#Age of the Primes|Zodiac orb]], 14 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name = "Cybertron Con 2024">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmcMC9nNoA Transformers Age of the Primes Reveal | Dive into the Legacy of the Thirteen Primes | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]]</ref>

:The Titan Class for ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' is "Star Optimus Prime," a full, proper update of the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy]] figure, turning into a large truck with a wheeled cab and treaded trailer and a base almost identical to the design of the original, with a deco based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|2005 reissue]]. He serves as the line's representation of the [[Thirteenth Prime]]. He comes packaged with a rifle evoking the design of the original's "Galaxy Bomber," as well as a turret that converts into a blaster, 2 removable pairs of shoulder turrets, and a "sword hilt" adapter doohickey resembling the [[Silver Matrix]] included with the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' iteration of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]], all 5 mm port compatible. The rifle and turret/blaster can combine with the hilt to form a longer rifle, reproducing the "Big Bang Cannon" configuration of the ''Selects'' figure. A blue energon bullet (labeled as an "ammo clip" in the product description) is included that can clip into the side of the gun, in homage to the bounteous bullet casings flying in [[Ban Magami]]'s original [[:File:Star Base Attack.jpg|''TV Magazine'']] [[:File:SkyGarry1.jpg|illustrations]].<ref name = "Cybertron Con 2024"/> The bullet is undocumented in the instructions, and doesn't attach to 5 mm gun barrels or 3 mm blast effect nodes. The hilt/Matrix is stored in one of the hollow calves of the figure (aka the trailer interior) when not in use, while the guns are simply attached to the roof of the trailer. Like most past Titans, Star Optimus Prime also includes multiple [[Fire Blast effect]]s, though he comes with more sets than others. The hilt can connect to any of them and be wielded by Optimus as a flaming sword. Lastly, the figure comes with a small Zodiac orb that serves as his [[Artifacts of the Primes|Artifact]], and is accordingly marked with his personal emblem. The Zodiac can store in his chest as seen in ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)|The Battlestars]]'' story pages. The hilt can be used as a dais to center the otherwise-dwarfed Zodiac within the chest cavity.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOshCXs2gV/ Part II] of [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]]'s design notes on ''Age of the Primes'' Star Optimus Prime, on Instagram</ref>

:As with the original figure, Star Optimus Prime comes with a [[Micromaster]] version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Hot Rod]], now a Core Class-sized figure, and a [[Micro Trailer]] to transport him. The vehicle's cab can be separated to reveal a pair of cannons and be attached to the roof of the trailer along with the main turret and one of the shoulder turrets to serve as a battle platform for Hot Rod resembling the battle station of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#G1RodimusPrime|the original Rodimus Prime toy]]. Hot Rod attaches securely to the turrent by hooking his legs around pegs at the bottom. This battle station, sans the turret, is meant to be added to the base mode. The Micro Trailer is labeled as "MT-13," both because it comes with the Thirteenth Prime, and about the original Star Convoy coming with the fourteenth, unnumbered entry in ''Return of Convoy''{{'}}s assortment of Micro Trailers whose numbering stopped at MT-12.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=When I realized that Microtrailer 13 was the natural next number for the trailer I realized it was all truly meant to be. What a wild ride. I love Transformers!|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/design-breakdown-for-age-of-the-primes-star-optimus-prime.1272984/page-8#post-23041932|site=Instagram story (archive on TFW2005)|name=Mark Maher|year=2025|month=01|day=22}}</ref> The Micro Trailer can store inside one of the figure's legs. Similar to the original toy, Hot Rod can sit in Star Optimus's chest cavity (easily cohabitating with the Zodiac), though it can't be fully closed up unless Hot Rod is in vehicle mode. A "tread unit" intended to be a new version of [[Roller (G1)|Roller's]] "[[Roller (G1)#Return of Convoy|Micro Carrier]]" form is also included in the form of the 2-piece, [[A.I.R. Lock System|A.I.R. Lock]]-compatible, ramp assembly for the base mode, which can store on the back of the legs. The Micro Carrier is intended to act as the primary home of the larger turret and features a spinning gimmick for that purpose. In the intended base mode configuration, Star Optimus's arm blocks the turret from spinning freely, but the arm can easily be moved out of the way.

:Star Optimus Prime has a minor [[misassembly]]—in many specimens (including the Japanese domestic release version), the clear plastic chest windows are not fully pressed flush into the chest cavities, leaving visible gaps at the corners. This can be fixed by unscrewing the clear plastic piece and maneuvering the corners better into position.

:Notably, Star Optimus Prime is smaller than his Titan Class predecessors, standing at a mere 15 inches. This coincides with the price decrease of Titans from $199.99 USD to $149.99 USD. Star Optimus Prime was extensively redecoed into ''[[Transformers New Legends|New Legends]]'' [[Nemesis (G1)#New Legends|Nemesis Star Convoy]].

::*''Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Star Optimus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram:''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFElvtSsqoe/ Part I]''
::**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOshCXs2gV/ Part II]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP10|Machine translation of Star Optimus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''
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==''Timelines'' (2025)==
[[File:ComicEditionHOSOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|He's the really useful engine we adore!]]{{anchor|HOS}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Timelines Optimus Prime / Timelines Starscream''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Smokestack/blaster, roof/shield
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Guido Guidi]] (original concept, packaging artist)|[[Mario Carreiro]] (packaging)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viJopRdWtZA ''Transformers'' panel] at [[Megacon Orlando#2025|Megacon Orlando 2025]] with [[Emily Bader]] and [[Evan Brooks]], recorded at the "V-man" YouTube channel.</ref>

: ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Timelines|Timelines]]'' Optimus Prime is a Deluxe-sized figure based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s unused design for the character in ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' (minus the trailer/rear car), which would later make its first on-panel appearance in ''[[Infestation 2]]''. Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a steam locomotive of original design, and comes packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Timelines (2025)|Starscream]].

:The roof of Optimus's cab, which needs to be detached for transformation, can attach to either of his forearms to function as a shield. Additionally, while not documented in the figure's instructions, the shield is also designed to plug into the left fist via a key-shaped connection.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-new-official-hidden-features-thread-please-read-first-post-before-posting.1160295/page-73#post-23435471 ''Timelines'' Optimus Prime's undocumented shield feature via TFW2005 user bagofshhh]</ref> Meanwhile, the train mode's smokestack, which also needs to be detached, can unfold into a blaster he can hold. The photo featured to the side erroneously has the smokestack attached to the figure's train mode in blaster mode, and leaves the cowcatcher/skirt flaps untransformed in robot mode.

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[[File:TimelinesSamuraiOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|'''''Oxtimus Prime! Peerless under providence!''''']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Age of Samurai Optimus Prime / Age of Samurai Starscream''' ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Two-part naginata
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]] (packaging)}}<ref>[[October 10]], [[2025]]'s [https://youtu.be/r18Qlx6D-wc?t=3012 Hasbro Action Brands NYCC 2025 Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse] on Youtube, with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

: The second year of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Timelines|Timelines]]'' is themed after Feudal Japan, with "Age of Samurai" Optimus Prime transforming from a samurai-themed robot into a mechanical ox pulling a cart, reflective of his traditional truck-and-trailer alternate mode. He includes a naginata with a removable blade that can store on the roof of the cart. Optimus again comes packaged with a similarly-themed [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Samurai|Starscream]].

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==''Spotlight''==
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Spotlight-OP-3-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Also comes with a bonus "Create-Your-Own Customizable Autobot Hero Optimus Prime"!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Transformers Spotlight: Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': x3 [[Energon-axe#SSDevastation|Energon Axe]], x3 Ion Blasters, x3 [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Devastation|Matrix of Leadership]], 3x2 smokestacks
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[[October 30]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/live/4_MqQzwTmGU Hasbro Panel Live - Lucca Comics And Games 2025], with [[Evan Brooks]], recorded at the "Mr Alan In The World Of Toys" YouTube channel</ref>

:"Transformers Spotlight: Optimus Prime" is a pack of three different redecos of the ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxe Class [[#SSDevastation|Devastation Optimus Prime]] to represent [[Prototype|different stages]] of toy development: the "'''Gray Model'''", the "'''Prototype'''"/unpainted test shot (sadly not in the wild colors many test shots are known for), and the finished "'''Production'''" version with a extensive cel-shaded deco (comically more so than the ''actual'' retail production figure). The "Prototype" also features a faux serial number stamp on his window, typically seen on production samples brought out for convention displays. It reads "TF1984", referencing the year the franchise started. Additionally, the inside of the front-opening cover and the back of the box feature images showcasing various stages of the figure's production, though some of the images are of [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Legacy|''Haslab'' Optimus Prime]]... oops.

:Unlike the original release of this mold, the smokestacks are pre-attached and each figure now comes with a new Ion Blaster accessory, which can be plugged into the the flip-out fuel tanks in truck mode.

:This 3-pack was revealed at the 2025 {{w|Lucca Comics & Games}} event in Italy. It went up for pre-order on [[Hasbro Pulse]] that same day, set for release in 2026.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Spotlight-OP-3-pack-Gray-Model-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The closest you can get to a figure of [[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|the heat-resistant alloy-coated Optimus Prime]].]]
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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Spotlight-OP-3-pack-Test-Shot-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|If the Hasbro-organized official BotCon were still running, this would likely be used for a customization class.]]
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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Spotlight-OP-3-pack-Painted-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|If the other two aren't using the paint budget, I will!]]
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==Transformers (2025)==
[[File:Icons Optimus Prime Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Freedom Fighter]] finally got a robot mode!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Icons Optimus Prime''' (2026)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, stand

:"Icons Optimus Prime" is a Voyager-scale figure that transforms into the Autobot [[insignia]] in 25 steps. He comes with a stand to display him in alt-mode, as well as an [[ion blaster]] to wield in robot mode.

: In an interesting pull, the product description for this figure refers to the Autobot insignia as having originated as an ancient symbol called the "First Face", as it was in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]... though we're ''pretty sure'' Hasbro's idea of events doesn't involve a time-traveling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] disguising himself as [[Onyx Prime]] and screwing around with the past.
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==References==
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[[Category:Collaborative Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
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[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
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[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]

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List of universal streams

2026-05-11T21:17:06Z

Doomdorm64: /* Malgus */

Although over fifteen million universes have been recorded in the official [[Axiom Nexus]] catalogue,<ref name="witheredhope"/> only a minute fraction of these [[universal stream]]s have been revealed. Here are those streams, with their individual [[continuity family|continuities]] and the [[Continuity family|continuity families]] they belong to.

{{quote|What's with all the numbers? Do Cybertronians really talk like that?}}
{{quote|Cybertronians are a backwards, primitive race.|[[Cop-Tur (GoBots)|Cop-Tur]] and [[Crasher (GoBots)|Crasher]] weigh in|[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#January 16, 2016|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/01/16]]}}

==[[Aurex]]==
The [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].

[[File:Hotshotarmada.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"These must be [[David Willis|Walky]]'s favorite because [[Hot Shot (Armada)|I]] debuted here!"]]

*[[Aurex 402.24 Gamma]]—the [[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity]].<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Aurex 802.23 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' cartoon.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Aurex 103.10 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Legends of the Microns]]'' cartoon.<ref name=todiegame>"[[To Die Game!]]"</ref>
*[[Aurex 203.26 Zeta]]—the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Reader's Digest]] books.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]]—the ''[[Linkage (comic)|Linkage]]'' comic mini-series.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 503.21 Gamma]]—the [[Transformers: Armada (Panini)|Panini ''Armada'' comic]].<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Aurex 603.0 Kappa]]—''[[Transformers Armada: The Energon Within|The Energon Within]]'' video game.<ref name="almanacII">''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]''</ref>
*[[Aurex 204.0 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers Energon: Battle for Megatron|Battle for Megatron]]'' online game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon]]—the Megawing [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] [[The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|instructions]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 404.11 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers (Armada PS2)|Transformers]]'' PlayStation 2 video game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 604.0 Beta]]—the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] toy.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 604.24 Gamma]]—the [[Energon Volume 4|fourth ''Energon'' pack-in comic]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]]—the "[[Lonesome Diesel]]" short story.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 1104.30-JH Zeta]]—the "[[Fire in the Dark]]" short story.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 1104.30-JM Zeta]]—the "[[Something Robotic This Way Comes]]" short story.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 105.08 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Galaxy Force]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 105.15 Gamma]]—the ''[[Transformers: Galaxy Force (manga)|Transformers: Galaxy Force]]'' manga.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 405.0 Epsilon]]—the [[Fun Publications]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' fiction.<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Aurex 006.0 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers Cybertron: Primus Unleashed]]'' online game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 606.0 Kappa]]—the canceled ''[[Transformers Cybertron: Quest for Cybertron|Quest for Cybertron]]'' game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
[[File:DWArmada5 Demolishor whatmakeshumanstick.jpg|thumb|upright=2.3|"Urg, guys, I think we've got humans all over these."]]
*[[Aurex 906.29 Alpha]]—the alternate universe seen in the end credits of the episode "[[Beginning]]".<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex 1006.0 Beta]]—Jungle Planet [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s toy bio.<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Aurex 1107.23 Beta]]—the [[Tech Spec]]s from the Black Friday release date of the [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]]/[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] "Search for the Pirate Moon" two-pack.<ref name=TransformersIQ>''[[Transformers I.Q. issue 14|Transformers I.Q.]]'' in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 56|Club magazine #56]]</ref>
*[[Aurex 615.03 Epsilon]]—the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] of [[Alpha Q's universe]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Aurex something something]]— the universe where a bunch of [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]]'s new [[Renegade]]s came from.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

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==[[Cymond]]==
[[File:Diaclone GRB logo.png|right|thumb|250px]]
The [[continuity family]] for [[Pre-Transformers|pre-''Transformers'']] lines and other miscellaneous series related to ''Transformers''.
*[[Cymond 772.0 Beta]]—the ''Henshin Cyborg'', ''[[Diakron]]'', and ''[[Kronoform]]'' toylines.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Cymond 381.0 Beta]]—the "New ''[[Microman]]''" toyline that included ''[[Micro Change]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Cymond 1184.0 Gamma]]—the ''[[Starriors]]'' comic miniseries.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Cymond 290.03 Alpha]]—the first ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' {{w|Brave Exkaiser|anime}}.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Cymond 999.04 Alpha]]—the first ''[[Zoids]]'' {{w|Zoids: Chaotic Century|anime}}.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

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==[[Fornax]]==
[[File:DecepticonKreons.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]
The [[Kre-O|''Kre-O'' continuity family]]

*[[Fornax 711.01 Alpha]]—the ''[[Kre-O Transformers (cartoon)|Kre-O Transformers]]'' cartoon.<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Fornax 613.03 Alpha]]—the ''[[Kre-O Transformers (cartoon)|Kre-O: Think Like A Kreon]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Fornax 813.0 Gamma]]—the ''[[Kre-O Transformers (comic)|Kre-O Transformers]]'' comic.<ref name=completealmanac/>

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==[[Gargent]]==
[[File:Gobots DVD case.jpg|right|upright=0.8|thumb|Not to be confused with [[#Yayayarst|these guys]].]]
The [[GoBots|''GoBots'' continuity family]].

*[[Gargent 984.08 Alpha]]—the ''Challenge of the GoBots'' cartoon.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Gargent 1084.29 Alpha]]—the five-part ''Challenge of the GoBots'' miniseries, comprising the first five episodes of the regular series.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Gargent 1184.10 Gamma]]—the {{w|Robo Machines (comics)|''Robo Machines'' comic}}.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Gargent -1185.01 Alpha]]—an evil ''GoBots'' mirror universe from the cartoon episode "Transfer Point".<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Gargent 186.0 Gamma]]—the ''Gobots Magazine''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Gargent 087.0 Kappa]]—the ''Challenge of the Gobots'' game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

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==[[Iocus]]==
[[File:Legends web comic.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|Iocus 514.31 Hentai]]
A [[continuity family]] for miscellaneous franchises that usually tend to be generic or overlap with various other continuity families, such as ''[[Construct-Bots]]'', ''[[Bot Shots (franchise)|Bot Shots]]'', and ''[[Hero Mashers]]''.

*[[Iocus 606.0 Beta‎]]—the ''[[Attacktix]]'' toyline.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Iocus 607.02 Kappa]]—the ''[[3D Battle-Card Game]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Iocus 1012.30 Gamma]]—the ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe]]'' book.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Iocus 214.24 Kappa]]—the ''[[Battle Masters]]'' mobile game.
*[[Legends World|Iocus 514.31 Gamma]]—the ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Transformers Legends]]'' comic.

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==[[Lukas]]==
[[File:DarthVader-SWTF-Art.jpg|right|upright=0.8|thumb|Disney scrubbed the canon, but ''we'' remember.]]
The [[Star Wars (franchise)|''Star Wars'' continuity family]].

*[[Lukas 577.25 Beta]]—the ''[[Star Wars Transformers (2005 toyline)|Star Wars Transformers]]'' continuity.<ref name=completealmanac/>

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==[[Malgus]]==
[[File:Arrival1 coverRI.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]
The [[Animated continuity family|''Animated'' continuity family]].
*[[Animated World|Malgus 1207.26 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' cartoon continuity.<ref name=almanac>''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]]''</ref>
*[[Malgus 508.6 Zeta]]—the ''[[Robot Roll Call]]'' storybook.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Malgus 1008.19 Gamma]]—the [[Transformers Animated (Titan)|Titan ''Animated'' comic]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Malgus 410.03 Delta]]—the [[Otoboto family]] segments from the Japanese release of the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Malgus -411.27 Zeta]]—the ''[[Shattered Glass Animated]]'' universe.<ref>''[[Transformers I.Q. issue 16]]'' in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 58|Club magazine #58]]</ref>

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==[[Nexus (cluster)|Nexus]]==
[[File:Axiomnexusgonetoofar.jpg|right|upright=0.8|thumb]]
The [[Transformers: TransTech|''TransTech'' continuity family]].

*[[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]]—[[Axiom Nexus]].<ref name=almanacII/>

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==[[Primax]]==
The [[Generation 1 continuity family]], which also encompasses the [[Beast Era]]. There are a '''LOT''' of these! The [[Vector Prime]] and [[Rhinox (TransTech)|Rhinox]] of [[Axiom Nexus]] posit that the [[multiverse]] may have started from a Primax reality, hence the sheer volume of them.

===Alpha universal streams===
[[File:TransformersLogoSlantedOrange.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''This'' one, you know.]]
*[[Primax 984.17 Alpha]]—''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[G1 World|Primax 785.06 Alpha]]—the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1185.04 Alpha]]—the universe introduced in the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' episodes "Worlds Without End".<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1086.01 Alpha]]—the alternate [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] timeline beginning with "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 787.3 Alpha]]—''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' cartoon.<ref name="ilowtech"/>
*[[Primax 1087.09 Alpha]]—the ''[[Video Challenger]]'' opening of the ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]''.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Primax 488.12 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 496.22 Alpha]]—the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1097.01 Alpha]]—the Japanese ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)#Japan|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 498.1 Alpha]]—the ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' cartoon.<ref>[[Transformers I.Q.#issue 50|''Transformers I.Q.'' #8]] in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 50|Club magazine #50]]</ref>
*[[Primax 1298.19 Alpha]]—the ''[[Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!]]'' film.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 400.05 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Car Robots]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1108.10 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)|Universe]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

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===Beta universal streams===
[[File:Transformers-G1-toy-catalog-1984.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*[[Primax 185.0 Beta]]—the [[Decepto-Pack]] toy.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 092.0 Beta]]—the [[Megavisor]] image of [[Hyperdrive (Turbomaster)|Hyperdrive]] from the [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] toy.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 094.0 Beta]]—the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime toy]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 095.0 Beta]]—the [[Bulletbike (G2)|Bulletbike]] toy's bio.<ref name="ilowtech">"[[I, Lowtech]]"</ref>
*[[Primax 096.0 Beta]]—the home to many [[Unreleased toy|unreleased]] ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' toys.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 196.0 Beta]]—the first wave ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' bios.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 296.0 Beta]]—the second wave ''Beast Wars'' bios.<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Primax 700.0 Beta]]—[[Primal Prime]]'s ''Beast Machines'' toy bio.
*[[Primax 603.0 Beta]]—the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' [[Gigatron (G1)|Gigatron]] toy.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]]—the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' continuity.<ref>"[[To Mega Therion]]"</ref>
*[[Primax 905.0 Beta]]—the ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' continuity.<ref>"[[The World Is Flat!]]"</ref>
*[[Primax 1206.0 Beta]]—the [[Autorooper]] toy and the timeline included with it.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 308.13 Beta]]—the [[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (pack-in manga)|''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 109.0 Beta]]—the original home of ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy Vibrant Red]].<ref>[[From Here to Alternity]]</ref>
*[[Primax 513.25 Beta]]—the ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R]]'' toyline.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 716.21 Beta]]—the tech specs of the Titan Force [[San Diego Comic-Con]] exclusive.<ref name=andromedafb/>

===Gamma universal streams===
[[File:Marvelcomicscontinuity.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[Marvel Comics continuity]] alone has enough alternate timelines to be its own continuity family.]]
*[[Primax 984.0 Gamma]]—the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic]].<ref name="witheredhope"/>
*[[Primax 984.20 Gamma]]—the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|UK Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1285.0 Gamma]]—The "[[Plague of the Insecticons!]]" comic.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 886.0 Gamma]]—the Marvel ''[[Transformers: The Movie (Marvel comic)|Transformers: The Movie]]'' comic.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 986.13 Gamma]]—the alternate Marvel UK future of "[[Target: 2006]]".<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 388.0 Gamma]]—the ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (manga)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' manga.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Primax 488.0 Gamma]]—the U.S. comic adaptation of "[[The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006]]".<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 290.03 Gamma]]—the Marvel Comics UK [[Earthforce]] continuity.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 490.0 Gamma]]—the universe introduced in "[[Rhythms of Darkness!]]"<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 094.0 Gamma]]—[[The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 994.0 Gamma]]—the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Fleetway)|Fleetway ''Generation 2'' comic]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 895.0 Gamma]]—the "[[The New Battle!!]]" comic.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 49|"Hero" Optimus Prime bio in Club magazine #49]]</ref>
*[[Primax 798.0 Gamma]]—the ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II]]'' manga.<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Primax 302.06 Gamma]]—the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave Generation 1 comics]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 603.0 Gamma]]—the [[Transformers: Universe CD-ROM|''Universe'' CD-ROM]] comic.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 703.02 Gamma]]—the [[Devil's Due Press]] ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers continuity|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'' comics.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Primax 703.09 Gamma]]—the doomed universe introduced in [[Dreamwave Armada issue 13|''Armada'' #13]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 903.04 Gamma]]—the Dreamwave ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe]]'' comics.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1103.12-R Gamma]]—the ''Beast Machines'' universe glimpsed in "[[Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4]]".<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 504.0 Gamma]]—the ''[[The Beast Within|Beast Within]]'' comic.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 704.08 Gamma]]—the "[[Ain't No Rat]]" comic.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1005.19 Gamma]]—the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW comics]].<ref>"[[Timeless]]"</ref>
[[File:Thefunctionistcouncil.jpg|right|thumb|"So it's unanimous. We find ''[[B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.]]'' guilty."]]
*[[Primax 206.15 Gamma]]—the IDW ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars]]'' comics.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 206.24 Gamma]]—the ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'' text story.<ref name=askvectorprimefb>[[Ask Vector Prime]] on Facebook</ref>
*[[Primax 706.05 Gamma]]—the IDW ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' comics.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 806.30 Gamma]]—the vision of the future in ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War]]'' [[The Art of War issue 5|#5]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 208.15 Gamma]]—the "[[Hail and Farewell]]" comic strip.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax -408.01 Gamma]]—the "[[Shattered Expectations (SG)|Shattered Expectations]]" April Fools' Day comic.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1008.15 Gamma]]—the ''Comic BunBun'' [[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (Comic BunBun)|''Henkei! Henkei!'' manga]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 209.0 Gamma]]—the universe of the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' bios.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 49|BWU Depth Charge bio in Club magazine #49]]</ref>
*[[Primax 209.20 Gamma]]—the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (Generations manga)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' manga in the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook series.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 512.5 Gamma]]—the ''[[The Transformers: Regeneration One|Regeneration One]]'' comic.<ref name=completealmanac>''[[Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac]]''</ref>
*[[Primax 113.23 Gamma]]—the "[[Mars Attacks: The Transformers]]" comic.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 713.31 Gamma]]—the "[[Metrowars]]" guidebook manga.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Cloud World|Primax 514.29 Gamma]]—the ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' continuity.<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Primax 514.3 Gamma]]—the IDW ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' comic series.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Functionist Universe|Primax 1114.26 Gamma]]—the [[Functionist Universe]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 625.12 Gamma]]—the "[[A Cliffjumper(s) Tale]]" comic.<ref name="cliffjumperstale">"[[A Cliffjumper(s) Tale]]"</ref>

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===Delta universal streams===
*[[Primax 988.0 Delta]]—the bookend segments of Season 5 of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

===Epsilon universal streams===
[[File:BC01adv.jpg|right|thumb]]
*[[Primax 797.18 Epsilon]]—the [[Beast Wars continuity#3H Productions|3H Beast Era]] continuity.<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Primax 905.22 Epsilon]]—the "[[Descent into Evil]]" continuity.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]]—the Fun Publications ''[[Transformers: Classics#Fiction|Classics]]'' continuity.<ref name="witheredhope">"[[Withered Hope]]"</ref>
*[[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]]—the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' continuity.<ref>[[Aquarius (SG)|SG Aquarius]]'s bio in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 27|Club magazine #27]]</ref>
*[[Primax 509.28 Epsilon]]—the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' continuity.<ref>"[[Invasion: Epilogue]]"</ref>
*[[Primax 913.12 Epsilon]]—the [[INSIRT]] continuity first seen in "[[Timeless]]".<ref name="rookfb">[[Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist]]</ref>
*[[Primax 215.19 Epsilon]]—the universe of the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' prose <ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 704.31 Epsilon]]—the "[[Shell Game]]" and "[[The Sound of Science]]" comics.<ref name="soundofscience">"[[The Sound of Science]]"</ref>

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===Zeta universal streams===
[[File:KidsPrime1.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*[[Primax 485.27 Zeta]]—the draft script of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 785.13 Zeta]]—the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Marvel UK letters page]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 489.0 Zeta]]—the ''[[Transformers Comic-Magazin]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 290.0 Zeta]]—the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone]]'' story pages.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1291.0 Zeta]]—the "[[Another Time & Place]]" text story.<ref name="witheredhope"/>
*[[Primax 304.25-P3 Zeta]]—the unused [[Pretender]] concept art seen in the deluxe edition of ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)#Editions|Transformers Generations]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1104.30-TW Zeta]]—the "[[Collect and Save]]" short story.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 807.11 Zeta]]—the timeline included with the ''[[Kiss Players/15 Go! Go!]]'' compilation.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 208.06 Zeta]]—the alternate universe mentioned in [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' profile.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 308.0 Zeta]]—the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' magazine shorts.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax yadda-yadda Zeta]]—the [[Big Looker Storybook]]s.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 61|Hot Shot's Bot Thoughts in Club magazine #61]]</ref>

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===Eta universal streams===
[[File:Tf battleforplanetearth.jpg|right|thumb]]
*[[Primax 085.0 Eta]]—''[[The Battle for Planet Earth]]'' audio stories.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 406.3 Eta]]—the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|Kiss Players]]'' radio drama.<ref name=todiegame/>

===Theta universal streams===
*[[Primax 698.20 Theta]]—the "[[Visitations]]" script reading.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Primax 614.21 Theta]]—the "[[Prevenge]]" script reading.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

===Iota universal streams===
*[[Primax 712.17 Iota]]—A proposed third-season episode of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 514.23 Iota]]—the ''[[Transformers × Evangelion]]'' online text story.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

{{--}}

===Kappa universal streams===
[[File:N64 Optimus Primal.jpg|right|thumb|Maybe there's a Primax where this doesn't look dated.]]
*[[Primax 1086.0 Kappa]]—''[[The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth]]'' video game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1286.3 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]]'' video game.<ref name=todiegame/>
*[[Primax 399.19 Kappa]]—the ''[[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle]]'' video game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 700.12-N4 Kappa]]—the Nintendo 64 ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]'' video game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 700.12-SP Kappa]]—the PlayStation ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]'' video game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1003.30 Kappa]]—the Japanese PlayStation 2 ''[[The Transformers (G1 PS2)|The Transformers]]'' video game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1108.12 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers G1: Awakening]]'' mobile game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 610.17 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' video games.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1212.13 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1015.06 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' video game.<ref name=editorfb>[[Axiom Nexus News Editor]]</ref>
*[[Primax 616.02 Kappa]]-the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' mobile game.<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Primax 1099.01-N6 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Transformers: Beast Wars Metals 64]]'' video game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1099.01-PS Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)|Transformers: Beast Wars Metals: Clash! Intense Battle]]'' video game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

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===Lambda universal streams===
[[File:MarvelUS-01.jpg|right|thumb|"I think Optimus is smaller than Godzilla." "Pfff, it’s not to ''[[scale]]''."]]
*[[Primax 1186.0 Lambda]]—the cover of [[Funeral for a Friend!|#26]] of the Marvel ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|The Transformers]]'' series.<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Primax 487.0 Lambda]]—the ''Grand Scramble Team'' art from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010'' story pages]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 903.0-M Lambda]]—the ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] art from ''[[Genesis: The Art of Transformers]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1104.10 Lambda]]—the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II'' #3]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 708.10-R Lambda]]—the retail-exclusive cover of [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|''All Hail Megatron'' #1]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 613.28 Lambda]]—the convention exclusive cover of ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony Micro-Series]]'' #5.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Primax 1215.02-RH Lambda]]—the subscription cover of [[Conquerors Part 3: Helden|''The Transformers'' vol. 2 #48]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

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==[[Quadwal]]==
[[File:BotCon2008-FridayFloor.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|You should be very familiar with this one.]]
A [[Transformers timeline|strangely divergent continuity family]].

*[[Quadwal -3760.925 Theta]]—the world in which [[Jim Sorenson (Animated)|Jim Sorenson]] and [[Bill Forster (Animated)|Bill Forster]] were recruited to write ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac]]''.<ref name=almanac/><ref>The origin date of September 25, -3760 is also a reference; September 25, 3760 B.C.E. is the first day of the {{w|Hebrew calendar}} That answers THAT question.</ref>
*[[Quadwal 1215.15 Epsilon]]—a world where ''[[GoBots]]'' was more successful than ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

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==[[Rovio (universal cluster)|Rovio]]==
[[File:ABTF IDW promo.jpg|right|upright=1.0|thumb]]
The [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|''Angry Birds'' continuity family]].

*[[Rovio 914.25 Kappa]]—the ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' mobile game.<ref name=completealmanac/>

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==[[Tyran]]==
[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|The timeline that makes that dollar, y'all (''MOTHER****ING MONEY'')]]
The [[Movie continuity family]].

*[[Tyran 207.28 Gamma]]—the [[Movie expanded universe timeline|IDW movie comics]].<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Tyran 307.27 Zeta]]—the world of ''[[Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday|Ghosts of Yesterday]]''.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Tyran 407.1 Beta]]—the world of the movie toyline's [[Tech Spec]]s.<ref name=todiegame/>
*[[Tyran 607.07 Kappa]]—the ''[[Capture the Cube]]'' online game.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Tyran 707.04 Delta]]—the [[Live-action film series|live-action ''Transformers'' films]].<ref name="witheredhope"/>
*[[Tyran 208.28 Gamma]]—the alternate Titan Magazines timeline started by "[[Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming]]".<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 509.12 Zeta]]—''[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel]]''.<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Tyran 509.28 Kappa]]—the ''[[Autobot Stronghold]]'' game.<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Tyran 609.08 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Glu)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' mobile game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 609.22 Iota]]—the [[Burger King]] ''[[Transform Your Way]]'' website.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 609.23-PX Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' PS3 game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 609.23-XP Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' PC video game.<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Tyran 110.21 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions]]'' online cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 511.0 Kappa]]—the ''[[Victory Is Sweet]]'' game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 611.14 Kappa]]—the ''[[Dark of the Moon (video games)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' video games from Activision.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 611.28 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (mobile game)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' mobile game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 1211.03 Theta]]—the world of [[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Tyran 614.19 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' mobile game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

{{--}}

==[[Uniend]]==
[[File:PrimeTS-Autobots.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"This is getting confusing. Why don't we call our universe 'Universe A' and this universe 'Universe B'?" "Hey! Why can't we be Universe A?"]]
The [[Aligned continuity family]].

*[[Uniend 610.23 Zeta]]—the Aligned novel series begun by ''[[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]]''.<ref name=andromedafb>[[Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter]]</ref>
*[[Uniend 911.05 Alpha]]—the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' cartoon continuity.<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Uniend 312.0 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Transformers Online]]'' game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Uniend 812.21 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (video game)|Fall of Cybertron]]'' video game.<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Uniend 1012.30 Kappa]]—''[[Transformers: Prime - The Game]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Uniend 1212.01 Beta]]—the [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#DarkGuard|Dark Guard Optimus Prime toy]].<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Uniend 713.01 Alpha]]—the ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (cartoon)|Go!]]'' cartoon.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Uniend 1214.19 Kappa]]—the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|Robots in Disguise]]'' mobile game.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

{{--}}

==[[Viron]]==
[[File:Fortress Maximus Koji Tai.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|"Viron 90... no, this isn't working, Koji. Just write down we're Earth-1."]]
The [[Robots in Disguise continuity family|''Robots in Disguise'' continuity family]].

*[[Viron 901.8 Alpha]]—the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]'' cartoon.<ref name=TransformersIQ/>
*[[Viron 102.0 Beta]]—the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Air Attack Optimus Primal]] toy.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Viron 403.0 Beta]]—the [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]] toys<ref name=almanacII/> and the [[Transformers: Dinobots|Dinobots toyline]]<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Viron 903.0 Beta]]—the Sam's Club-exclusive release of [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]].<ref name=andromedafb/>
*[[Viron 1103.12 Gamma]]—the home of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' Spy Changers seen in "[[Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4]]".<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Viron 704.08 Gamma]]—the "[[Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?]]" comic.<ref name=completealmanac/>
*[[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]]—the "[[Shell Game]]" comic and its expanded [[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook |Ask Vector Prime]] story.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>

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==[[Xobitor]]==
[[File:ProtectonsSL.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|''This'' one, you probably don't know.]]
The ''[[Robotix]]'' [[continuity family]].
*[[Xobitor 1085.06 Alpha]]—the ''Robotix'' cartoon.<ref name=almanacII/>
*[[Xobitor 286.0 Gamma]]—the ''Robotix'' comic.<ref name=almanacII/>

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==[[Yayayarst]]==
[[File:PlayskoolGo-BotsVHSCover.jpg|right|upright=0.8|thumb|No, this has nothing to do with [[#Gargent|them]].]]
The [[Go-Bots continuity family|''Go-Bots'' continuity family]].
*[[Yayayarst 086.0 Beta]]—the world of ''[[First Transformers]]''.<ref name=askvectorprimefb/>
*[[Yayayarst 201.11 Beta]]—the world of ''[[1-2-3 Transformers]]''.<ref name=almanacII/>

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==References==
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[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Lists|Universal streams]]
[[Category:Timelines]]
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Fun Publications

2026-05-11T21:12:07Z

Doomdorm64: /* Exclusives */

[[Image:FunPub-logo.JPG|thumb|right|300px|You know they're serious about being fun because that's in the harshest typeface.]] '''Fun Publications''' was a [[Texas|Fort Worth]]-based company that held the license to both the [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Official Transformers Collectors' Club]] and the [[BotCon|Official Transformers Collectors' Convention]] from 2005 to 2016. The company is headed by [[Brian Savage]].

Fun Publications was already the organizer of the official ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' Collectors' Convention and club, which apparently impressed [[Hasbro]] enough for them to offer Fun Publications the Transformers convention and club in 2005. In 2017, Hasbro began organizing their own (''incredibly short-lived'') [[HasCon|physical fan convention]], with no replacement fan club currently planned.

== Changes ==
=== Name ===
Fun Pub's tenure overseeing BotCon began with a number of changes to the convention. Most visibly, the name "BotCon" itself was restored as the title of the official convention, consigning the often-lampooned [[The Official Transformers Collectors Convention|OTFCC]] to the trash bin.

=== Dates ===
The date of the convention was changed, prompting howls of outrage from the fandom. BotCon/OTFCC had previously been set around the end of July. The first two BotCons run by Fun Publications were scheduled in the fall; [[BotCon 2007]] was in mid-summer to align with the release of the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]]; [[BotCon 2008]] and [[BotCon 2009]] were scheduled for the spring.

=== Exclusives ===
[[File:Botcon2005 set.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Convention Souls II: Ragers of the First Box Set]]
Under Fun Publications, the number of convention-exclusive toys rose dramatically. The main toy offering became a multi-toy boxed set, rather than one to three individually boxed toys. These boxed sets tended to run around $250 each, prompting more howls of outrage from the fandom, even though the per-toy cost was virtually unchanged from the days of [[3H Productions|3H]]'s tenure. Additional toys were typically sold at the convention itself; and preregistered attendees received a bonus toy, often not revealed until the convention itself.

Fun Publications eventually started adding new gimmicks to "remix" older molds, such as the addition of [[Pretender]] shells or granting [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner. However, the first figure to receive significant molding additions was 2007's [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thrust figure]]. Several ''Transformers'' characters conceived by Fun Publications would ultimately receive mainstream Hasbro/TakaraTomy releases, such as [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] and [[Nexus Prime]].

Other changes included pre-convention tours and activities in the host city and an expanded program of events at the convention itself, all of which were naturally met with howls of outrage by the fandom.

== Problems ==
Fun Publications' greater financial resources and/or business model seem to have granted it a greater pull with Hasbro than 3H enjoyed; the seemingly endless [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|delays]], [[DEATH BY CHOCOLATE|changes]], [[Sentinel Maximus|missed deadlines]] and [[Defensor (OTFCC)|cancellations]] that plagued 3H's later years were far less common under Fun Publications' run, though the company [[Nightbeat (G1)#Timelines|was not immune]] to the vagaries of being a small licensee to a major multinational corporation.

In early 2008, a number of the exclusive toys for the upcoming BotCon 2008 were stolen from Fun Publications' production run. By April, many had appeared for sale on eBay; the thefts were beginning to eat significantly into the numbers required to ensure Fun Publications would receive enough toys to cover their needs. A copy of an emailed letter that Brian Savage sent privately to fans in possession of stolen BotCon toys was posted publicly by one of the recipients on a Hong Kong newsgroup. Savage threatened legal action if the product he paid for was not returned to him within two days, so that he could have enough to sell to BotCon attendees. This move was characterized by some fans as a "rampage" and an "unprofessional public display" on the part of Savage... even though it was not made public by him.<ref>http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=9295</ref>

But geez, he mighta run it through a spell-check first.

Following a problem with their website during the preordering process for [[Runabout (G1)|Over-Run]] and [[Drift (SG)|Drift]], it became apparent that many members of the club were experiencing credit card fraud and misuse of their membership login passwords (if that password was used elsewhere sensitive). On [[February 24]], [[2012]], a series of emails from Fun Publications began addressing the issue, a new website system was promised, and on [[March 5]], [[Hasbro]] released a statement of their own. <ref> [https://web.archive.org/web/20120905092950/https://www.allspark.com/content/view/10038/20/ Hasbro Comments on Fun Pub's Credit Card Issues (Wayback)]</ref>

Despite early promises to address the website issues, however, many of Fun Publications' online benefits and features remained unfixed and unavailable after several years. The club forum remained offline after the website problems from early 2012. Exclusive online fiction and bios were also unavailable for an extended period of time.

At [[BotCon 2013]], Fun Publications announced the imminent return of online fiction, including a new prose story and an all-new updated website coming Fall 2013. The new prose story appeared to be a continuation of the dimension-hopping [[GoBots]] saga from "[[Withered Hope]]". Nearly two years later, a ''different'' new prose story, "[[Broken Windshields]]" was uploaded to the site in February 2015, beginning a chain of ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' stories. The Gobots story, "[[Spatiotemporal Challengers]]", was eventually begun in January 2016. The company's stories managed to come to their conclusions by the end of their license, with the last part of "Spatiotemporal Challengers" arriving at the literal 11th hour (just before midnight (EST) on New Year's Eve 2016, the last possible day).

Fun Publications would ultimately shut down in late 2018.

==Conventions==
{{collist|3|
* [[BotCon 2005]]
* [[BotCon 2006]]
* [[BotCon 2007]]
* [[BotCon 2008]]
* [[BotCon 2009]]
* [[BotCon 2010]]
* [[BotCon 2011]]
* [[BotCon 2012]]
* [[BotCon 2013]]
* [[BotCon 2014]]
* [[BotCon 2015]]
* [[BotCon 2016]]
}}
==Publications==
* ''[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Official Transformers Collectors' Club]]''
* ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' - fiction in various formats including illustrated text, comics, and video

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:Fun Publications]]

HasCon

2026-05-11T21:07:49Z

Doomdorm64:

{{officialcon|
|image=Hascon-logo.jpg
|caption=Diet [[BotCon]].}}
'''HasCon''' (stylized '''HASCON''') is an official convention hosted and run by [[Hasbro]]. The first, [[HasCon 2017]], occurred over the course of three days - [[September 8]] through [[September 10]] of [[2017]], at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, [[Rhode Island]]. A second event, [[HasCon 2019]], was announced but eventually canceled.

Hasbro would ultimately return with a virtual [[Hasbro PulseCon 2020|PulseCon]] convention in 2020, the tradition of which has continued as of writing.

==References==
*[https://hascon.hasbro.com/news/hasbro-announces-dates-for-2019-hascon-event.html HasCon 2019 Official website news article/announcement]
* [https://hascon.hasbro.com/news/hasbro-to-create-the-ultimate-entertainment-and-play-experience-by-bringing-its-iconic-brands-to-life-with-first-ever-hascon.html HasCon 2017 Official website news article/announcement]

{{stub}}

[[Category:Conventions]]

Fun Publications

2026-05-11T21:07:11Z

Doomdorm64:

[[Image:FunPub-logo.JPG|thumb|right|300px|You know they're serious about being fun because that's in the harshest typeface.]] '''Fun Publications''' was a [[Texas|Fort Worth]]-based company that held the license to both the [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Official Transformers Collectors' Club]] and the [[BotCon|Official Transformers Collectors' Convention]] from 2005 to 2016. The company is headed by [[Brian Savage]].

Fun Publications was already the organizer of the official ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' Collectors' Convention and club, which apparently impressed [[Hasbro]] enough for them to offer Fun Publications the Transformers convention and club in 2005. In 2017, Hasbro began organizing their own (''incredibly short-lived'') [[HasCon|physical fan convention]], with no replacement fan club currently planned.

== Changes ==
=== Name ===
Fun Pub's tenure overseeing BotCon began with a number of changes to the convention. Most visibly, the name "BotCon" itself was restored as the title of the official convention, consigning the often-lampooned [[The Official Transformers Collectors Convention|OTFCC]] to the trash bin.

=== Dates ===
The date of the convention was changed, prompting howls of outrage from the fandom. BotCon/OTFCC had previously been set around the end of July. The first two BotCons run by Fun Publications were scheduled in the fall; [[BotCon 2007]] was in mid-summer to align with the release of the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]]; [[BotCon 2008]] and [[BotCon 2009]] were scheduled for the spring.

=== Exclusives ===
[[File:Botcon2005 set.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Convention Souls II: Ragers of the First Box Set]]
Under Fun Publications, the number of convention-exclusive toys rose dramatically. The main toy offering became a multi-toy boxed set, rather than one to three individually boxed toys. These boxed sets tended to run around $250 each, prompting more howls of outrage from the fandom, even though the per-toy cost was virtually unchanged from the days of [[3H Productions|3H]]'s tenure. Additional toys were typically sold at the convention itself; and preregistered attendees received a bonus toy, often not revealed until the convention itself.

Fun Publications eventually started adding new gimmicks to "remix" older molds, such as the addition of [[Pretender]] shells or granting [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner. However, the first figure to receive significant molding additions was 2007's [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thrust figure]].

Other changes included pre-convention tours and activities in the host city and an expanded program of events at the convention itself, all of which were naturally met with howls of outrage by the fandom.

== Problems ==
Fun Publications' greater financial resources and/or business model seem to have granted it a greater pull with Hasbro than 3H enjoyed; the seemingly endless [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|delays]], [[DEATH BY CHOCOLATE|changes]], [[Sentinel Maximus|missed deadlines]] and [[Defensor (OTFCC)|cancellations]] that plagued 3H's later years were far less common under Fun Publications' run, though the company [[Nightbeat (G1)#Timelines|was not immune]] to the vagaries of being a small licensee to a major multinational corporation.

In early 2008, a number of the exclusive toys for the upcoming BotCon 2008 were stolen from Fun Publications' production run. By April, many had appeared for sale on eBay; the thefts were beginning to eat significantly into the numbers required to ensure Fun Publications would receive enough toys to cover their needs. A copy of an emailed letter that Brian Savage sent privately to fans in possession of stolen BotCon toys was posted publicly by one of the recipients on a Hong Kong newsgroup. Savage threatened legal action if the product he paid for was not returned to him within two days, so that he could have enough to sell to BotCon attendees. This move was characterized by some fans as a "rampage" and an "unprofessional public display" on the part of Savage... even though it was not made public by him.<ref>http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=9295</ref>

But geez, he mighta run it through a spell-check first.

Following a problem with their website during the preordering process for [[Runabout (G1)|Over-Run]] and [[Drift (SG)|Drift]], it became apparent that many members of the club were experiencing credit card fraud and misuse of their membership login passwords (if that password was used elsewhere sensitive). On [[February 24]], [[2012]], a series of emails from Fun Publications began addressing the issue, a new website system was promised, and on [[March 5]], [[Hasbro]] released a statement of their own. <ref> [https://web.archive.org/web/20120905092950/https://www.allspark.com/content/view/10038/20/ Hasbro Comments on Fun Pub's Credit Card Issues (Wayback)]</ref>

Despite early promises to address the website issues, however, many of Fun Publications' online benefits and features remained unfixed and unavailable after several years. The club forum remained offline after the website problems from early 2012. Exclusive online fiction and bios were also unavailable for an extended period of time.

At [[BotCon 2013]], Fun Publications announced the imminent return of online fiction, including a new prose story and an all-new updated website coming Fall 2013. The new prose story appeared to be a continuation of the dimension-hopping [[GoBots]] saga from "[[Withered Hope]]". Nearly two years later, a ''different'' new prose story, "[[Broken Windshields]]" was uploaded to the site in February 2015, beginning a chain of ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' stories. The Gobots story, "[[Spatiotemporal Challengers]]", was eventually begun in January 2016. The company's stories managed to come to their conclusions by the end of their license, with the last part of "Spatiotemporal Challengers" arriving at the literal 11th hour (just before midnight (EST) on New Year's Eve 2016, the last possible day).

Fun Publications would ultimately shut down in late 2018.

==Conventions==
{{collist|3|
* [[BotCon 2005]]
* [[BotCon 2006]]
* [[BotCon 2007]]
* [[BotCon 2008]]
* [[BotCon 2009]]
* [[BotCon 2010]]
* [[BotCon 2011]]
* [[BotCon 2012]]
* [[BotCon 2013]]
* [[BotCon 2014]]
* [[BotCon 2015]]
* [[BotCon 2016]]
}}
==Publications==
* ''[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Official Transformers Collectors' Club]]''
* ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' - fiction in various formats including illustrated text, comics, and video

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:Fun Publications]]

Transformers Timelines (toyline)

2026-05-11T20:54:28Z

Doomdorm64: /* Post-Timelines releases (2015-2017) */

{{disambig3|Timeline}}
{{nav-timelines}}

[[File:BotCon2007GamesofDeceptionbox.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Games of Deception]]

The '''''Transformers Timelines''''' toyline comprised most of the toys produced by [[Fun Publications]].

==Overview==
[[File:BotCon2014-Scorponok.jpg|200px|thumb|BotCon 2014 Scorponok]]
The line consisted mostly of redecoes of [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[CHUG]] toys, meant to represent more obscure "[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]" characters and characters from other continuities. While physical [[gimmick]]s were retained, electronics were commonly omitted. Minor retools (especially new heads) were fairly common. Later toys even added new gimmicks, such as a [[Pretender]] shell or a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner.
{{--}}

==2005: "Descent into Evil"==
;[[Transformers Collectors' Club]]

:'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Skyfall (Cybertron)#Toys|Skyfall]]<ref name="nexus">The instructions for Skyfall, Breakaway and Topspin don't actually have the ''Timelines'' branding on them. While a point could be made that Skyfall's ''Energon''-branded instructions are simply the result of a rushed production, and it took Fun Publications until BotCon to actually establish the ''Timelines'' branding, both Breakaway and Topspin feature the "Transformers: Robots in Disguise" branding of the then-recent ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' line, even though both Landquake before them and Heatwave after them featured a proper ''Timelines'' branding. Still, they were all featured in ''Timelines'' fiction, and unlike the later 2016-2017 Fun Publications output, the different branding was reportedly ''not'' a conscious move by FunPub and Hasbro, so they're all considered ''Timelines'' product that simply has the wrong branding in its instructions.</ref>}}
</ul>

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2005]]

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Descent into Evil" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Buzzclaw (G1)#Toys|Buzzclaw]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chromia (G1)#Timelines|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines 2|Deathsaurus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (Timelines)#Toys|Dirge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Outback (G1)#Timelines|Fallback]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ricochet (Timelines)#Toys|Ricochet]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Flareup (G1)#Toys|Flareup]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Autobot Ratchet]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Virulent Clone#Toys|Virulent Clones]] two-pack}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Flamewar (G1)#Toys|Flamewar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Botcon2005 set.jpg|thumb|250px|The box set of [[exclusive]]s from [[BotCon 2005]]]]
|}
{{--}}

==2006: "Dawn of Future's Past"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

:'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-d1|[[Landquake (Timelines)#Toys|Landquake]]}}
</ul>

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2006]]

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Dawn of Future's Past" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|Axalon Cheetor]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines|Axalon Optimus Primal]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Timelines|Axalon Rattrap]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Timelines|Axalon Rhinox]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Dinobot]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Waspinator]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Timelines|Buzzsaw]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Timelines|Laserbeak]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Tigatron (BW)#Timelines 2|Unit 2/(Tigatron)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Timelinestoy-PrimalDoFP.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2006 Optimus Primal]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble_(G1)/toys#Universe_.282003.29|''Universe'' Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2007: "Games of Deception"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Breakaway (Classics)#Toys|Breakaway]]<ref name="nexus"/>}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Airazor (BW)#Timelines 2|Airazor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Astrotrain (Cybertron)#Toys|Astrotrain]] (w/ [[Starcatcher (Cybertron)#Toys|Starcatcher]], [[Astro-Hook#Toys|Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line#Toys|Astro-Line]], and [[Astro-Sinker (Cybertron)#Toys|Astro-Sinker]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Airazortimelinestoy.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2007 Airazor]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2007]]

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Games of Deception" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Timelines 2|Bug Bite]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Dirge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thrust (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thrust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Timelines|Alpha Trion]] (w/ [[Beta Maxx (RID)#Timelines|Beta Maxx]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Weirdwolf (G1)#Timelines|Weirdwolf]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Huffer (G1)#Timelines|Huffer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Springer (G1)/toys#Timelines|Springer]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Timelines|Mirage]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Classics Dreadwind Toy.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2007 Dreadwind]]
|}
{{--}}

==2008: "Shattered Glass"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Topspin (Classics)#Toys|Topspin]]<ref name="nexus"/>}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#Timelines|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Piranacon (G1)#Timelines|Piranacon]] ([[Nautilator#Timelines|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (G1)#Timelines|Overbite]], [[Seawing (G1)#Timelines|Seawing]], [[Skalor#Timelines|Skalor]], [[Snaptrap (G1)#Timelines|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Timelines|Tentakil]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Classics Topspin.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2008 Topspin]]
|}
{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2008]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Shattered Glass"''' box set
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Jazz (SG)#Toys|Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Goldbug (SG)#Toys|Goldbug]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#Toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Razorclaw (SG)#Toys|Razorclaw]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Starscream (SG)#Toys|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1''' 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Divebomb (SG)#Toys|Divebomb]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Megatron (SG)#Toys|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Rodimus (SG)#Toys|Rodimus]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2''' 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Blurr (SG)#Toys|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Rampage (SG)#Toys|Rampage]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Sideswipe (SG)#Toys|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Whisper (SG)#Toys|Whisper]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Ricochet (SG)#Toys|Ricochet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:ShatteredGlasstoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2008 Starscream]]
|}
{{--}}

==2009: "Wings of Honor"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

:'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-sd|[[Heatwave (Timelines)#Toys|Heatwave]]}}
</ul>

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2009]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Wings of Honor"''' box set
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Flak (G1)#Timelines|Flak]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Kup (G1)/toys#Timelines|Kup]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Landshark (G1)#Toys|Landshark]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Thunder Clash#Timelines|Thunderclash]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Timelines|Banzai-Tron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skyquake (G1)#Timelines|Skyquake]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Sweep Two#Toys|Sweep Two]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sweep Six#Toys|Sweep Six]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sweep Seven#Toys|Sweep Seven]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita One (G1)#Toys|Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Timelinestoy-ScourgeWoH.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2009 Scourge]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Leozack#Timelines|Leozack]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2010: "Generation 2: Redux"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Dion (G1)#Timelines|Dion]] & [[Cop-Tur (G1)#Toys|Cop-Tur]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Cyclonus (SG)#Toys|Cyclonus]] & [[Krunix (SG)#Toys|Krunix]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Punch (G1)#Timelines|Punch-Counterpunch]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:SGtoy-Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2010 Cyclonus]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2010]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Generation 2: Redux" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]]}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Sky-Byte (RID)#Timelines|Sky-Byte]]}}
{{Bp-a2|[[Streetwise (G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|[[Cindersaur (G1)#Timelines|Cindersaur]]}}
{{Bp-a2|[[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Double Punch#Timelines|Double Punch]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Ravage (SG)#Timelines|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scorch (G1)#Timelines|Turbomaster]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Air Shark#Timelines|Sharkticon Air Shark]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Land Shark#Timelines|Sharkticon Land Shark]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sea Shark#Timelines|Sharkticon Sea Shark]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2010Slice.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2010 Decepticon Slice]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Slicer (G1)#Timelines|Decepticon Slice]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sideswipe]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2011: "The Stunti-Con-Job"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Side Burn (RID)#Timelines|Side Burn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cheetor (Animated)#Toys|Cheetor]]}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ramjet]]}}
<ul class="iconlist">
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Timelines-toy G2Ramjet.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2011 "''Generation 2''" Ramjet]]
|}
{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2011]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"The Stunti-Con-Job" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dead End (Animated)#Toys|Dead End]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Breakdown (Animated)#Toys|Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Drag Strip (Animated)#Toys|Drag Strip]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wildrider (Animated)#Toys|Wildrider]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[The Motor Master#Toys|The Motor Master]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironfist (Animated)#Toys|Fisitron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (Animated)#Toys|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Toxitron (Animated)#Toys|Toxitron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Megatron (SG)#Galvatron|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Thundercracker (SG)#Toys|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotCon2011toy-Motormaster.jpg|right|thumb|250px|BotCon 2011 The Motor Master]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Autotrooper (Animated)#Toys|Autotrooper]] 3-pack}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Minerva (Animated)#Toys|Minerva]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2012: "Transformers: Invasion"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Drift (SG)#Toys|Drift]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Runabout (G1)#Timelines|Over-Run]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Timelinestoy-RunaboutClub.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2012 Over-Run]]
|}
{{-}}

;[[BotCon 2012]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Transformers: Invasion" box set
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Overlord (G1)#Timelines|Gigatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Metalhawk (G1)#Timelines|Metalhawk]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Soundwave (SG)#Timelines 2|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Tracks (SG)#Toys|Turbo Tracks]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Treadshot (SG)#Toys|Treadshot]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Straxus (SG)#Toys|The Bard of Darkmount]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kick-Off (G1)#Timelines|Kick-Over]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Octopunch (SG)#Toys|Octopunch]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#Timelines|Spinister]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2012Gigatron.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2012 Gigatron]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Junkheap (SG)#Toys|Junkheap]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Scrap Iron (SG)#Toys|Scrap Iron]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Wreck-Gar (SG)#Toys|Wreck-Gar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Longarm (SG)#Toys|Longarm]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2013: "Machine Wars"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Depth Charge (BW)#Timelines|Depth Charge]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]] 1.0'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Breakdown (G1)#G1TimelinesBreakdown|Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Circuit (Movie)#Timelines|Circuit]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jackpot (Animated)#Timelines|Jackpot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-cm|[[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Slipstream (WFC)#Timelines|Slipstream]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ultra Mammoth]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TCCSS1-UltraMammoth.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2013 Ultra Mammoth]]
|}
{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2013]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Machine Wars" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megaplex#Timelines|Megaplex]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Obsidian (BM)#Timelines 2|Obsidian]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (MW)#Timelines|Skywarp]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strika (BM)#Timelines|Strika]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (MW)#Timelines|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Electro#Timelines|Autobot Electrons]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sandstorm (MW)#Toys|Sandstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotCon2013|Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (MW)#Timelines|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Botcon2013Sandstorm.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2013 Sandstorm]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bitstream (G1)#Toys|Bitstream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hotlink (G1)#Toys|Hotlink]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sunstorm (G1)#Timelines|Sunstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Kreon souvenir pack'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)/toys#BotCon2013|Hoist]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megaplex#Kre-O|Megaplex]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Obsidian (BM)#Kre-O|Obsidian]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (MW)#Kre-O|Skywarp]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strika (BM)#Kre-O|Strika]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blastcharge Strika Drone#Toys|Blastcharge Strika Drone]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2014: "Pirates vs Knights"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Rampage (BW)#Timelines 2|Rampage]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Transmutate (BW)#Timelines|Trans-mutate]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Figure Subscription Service 2.0'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (WFC)#Timelines 2|Barricade]] w/ [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines|Frenzy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chromedome (G1)#Timelines|Chromedome]] w/ [[Stylor#Timelines|Stylor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Eject (G1)#Timelines|Eject]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Fisitron (Timelines)#Timelines 2|Fisitron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (G1)#Timelines|Rewind]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Thrustinator|Thrustinator]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Treadshot (G1)#Timelines|Treadshot]] w/ [[Catgut#Timelines|Catgut]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TL-toy Chromedome.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2014 Chromedome]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2014]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Pirates vs Knights" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]]}}
{{Bp-ss|[[Ferak#Toys|Ferak]] w/ [[Tornado#Toys|Tornado]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]] w/ [[Olin Zarak#Toys|Zarak]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Flamewar (G1)#BotCon2014|Flamewar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BotCon2014|Alpha Trizer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Flareup (G1)#BotCon2014|Flareup]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Shokaract#Timelines|Hunter]]}}
{{Bp-ss|[[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Toys|Brimstone]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotCon2014-Apelinq.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2014 Knight Apelinq]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Dread Pirate Crew#Toys|Dread Pirate Crew]] 2-pack}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Primal Prime#Timelines|Primal Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Kreon souvenir pack'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|[[Breakdown (G1)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Fractyl#Kre-O|Fractyl]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Rattrap]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Rodimus (SG)#Kre-O|Rodimus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Landshark (G1)#Kre-O|Landshark]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overlord (G1)#Kre-O|Gigatron]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2015: "Cybertron: Most Wanted"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Lio Convoy (BW)#Timelines 2|Lio Convoy]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Figure Subscription Service 3.0'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Carzap (BT)#Timelines|Carzap]] w/ [[G.B. Blackrock#Timelines|G.B. Blackrock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Krok (G1)#Timelines|Krok]] w/ [[Gatoraider#Timelines|Gatoraider]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nacelle (G1)#Toys|Nacelle]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nightracer (G2)#Timelines|Nightracer]] w/ [[Shakar#Toys|Shakar]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Serpentor#Toys|Serpent O.R.]]}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Timelines|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Timelines|Tarantulas]] w/ [[Arachnoid#Timelines|Arachnoids]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Timelinestoy-Krok.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Transformers Collectors' Club 2015 Krok]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2015]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Cybertron: Most Wanted" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Battletrap (G1)#Timelines|Battletrap]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Timelines|Megatron]] (w/ [[Boombox#Toys|Boombox]], [[Heavyweight#Toys|Heavyweight]] & [[Scalpel (ROTF)#Timelines|Scalpel]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Packrat#Timelines|Maximal Packrat]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Stepper (SG)#Timelines|Autobot Stepper]] (w/ [[Nebulon (SG)#Toys|Nebulon]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Zaptrap#Timelines|Zaptrap]] w/ [[Beet-Chit#Toys|Beet-Chit]] & [[Spy-Eye (Diaclone)#Toys|Spy-Eye]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines|General Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a2|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] (w/ [[Dia#Toys|Dia]] and [[Cline#Toys|Cline]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
* [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Toys|Burn Out]]
* [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Toys|Lift-Ticket]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:BotCon2015-SGStepper.jpg|right|250px|thumb|BotCon 2015 Autobot Stepper]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
* [[Mudfighter#Toys|Mudfighter]] w/ [[Thrasher (Diaclone)#Toys|Thrasher]]
* [[Paralyzer#Toys|Paralyzer]] w/ [[Buzzer (Diaclone)#Toys|Buzzer]]
* [[Parasite#Toys|Parasite]] w/ [[Ripper (Diaclone)#Toys|Ripper]]
* [[Storm Rider#Toys|Storm Rider]] w/ [[Crusher (Diaclone)#Toys|Crusher]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Earth's Most Wanted" Kreon souvenir pack'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Kre-O|Autobot Spike]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Doctor Arkeville#Kre-O|Dr. Arkeville]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nightbird (G1)#Kre-O|Nightbird]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Donny Finkleberg#Toys|Robot Master]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)#Kre-O|Sentinel Prime]] w/ [[Headmaster (Animated)#Kre-O|Headmaster]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2016==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ramjet (Universe)#Timelines|Ramjet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (Armada)#Timelines 2|Skywarp]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:Timelinestoy-RamjetUniverse.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2016 Ramjet]]
|}
{{--}}

==Post-''Timelines'' releases (2015-2017)==
[[File:AOTP-Nexus-Prime.jpg|240px|thumb|FunPub's adorable son.]]
Starting in 2015 and continuing in 2016, Fun Publications released several toys and sets as a crossover between ''Transformers'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' that were available through both franchises' Collectors' Clubs. Most of these were branded ''[[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (toyline)|G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]'' (or a variation thereof), so they'd be in the same segment as various crossover sets previously offered by Hasbro at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], although two figures that veered considerably closer to the ''Transformers'' side of things were simply branded ''Transformers'' instead.

Even though ''Timelines'' had been the default branding for nearly all of Fun Publications' ''Transformers'' output for the majority of their tenure as a license holder, 2016 marked the discontinuation of that branding for toys released through both the Collectors' Club and BotCon, with Skywarp and Ramjet being the final figures to sport the ''Timelines'' branding. This affected the [[BotCon 2016]] exclusive figures and the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Subscription Service]] 4.0 and 5.0 figures, which were all branded as part of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'', a conscious decision between Hasbro and Fun Publications to align FunPub's output with Hasbro's own releases at the time.<ref name="joecw">[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/101932-tfwikinet-thread-30/page-619#entry3867433 Clarification regarding the ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'' and ''Combiner Wars'' branding for the 2016-2017 figures] by former Fun Publications employee [[Jesse Wittenrich]] at The Allspark. (dead link)</ref> Additionally, many of these figures and sets also sported a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' branding.

Following the end of Fun Publications' BotCon license—and with it the ability to produce ''Transformers'' products—Hasbro filled in the niche of exclusive redecoes geared towards adult collectors with the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' toyline in 2018, as well as certain online-exclusive figures within the [[Transformers: Legacy|''Legacy'']] and ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' toylines. Hasbro would also finally get to work themselves on exclusive ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' toys with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' capsule line in 2021.

;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cobra Commander#TCC2015|Old Snake]] with [[Battle Android Trooper#TCC2015|Advanced Stealth B.A.T.]] Duo (branded ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Marissa Faireborn#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Marissa Fairborn]] with [[Afterburner (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Afterbreaker]] (branded ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-d1|''G.I. Joe featuring Ninja Force and the Transformers'' ([[Blackcat (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Blackcat]], [[Cobra Commander#FubPub|Cobra Commander]], [[Sidney Biggles-Jones#Toys|Doctor Biggles-Jones]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ClubCrossover|Megatron]], [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ratbat]], [[Scarlett#Toys|Scarlett]], [[Toaster#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Toaster]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Transformers Collectors' Club|Autobot Warrior Code Name: Arcee]] (simply branded ''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Transformers Collectors' Club|Autobot Leader Code Name: Rodimus Prime]] (simply branded ''Transformers'')}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''BotCon Legacy Collection''' (branded ''Generations'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Apelinq (BM)#Generations|Ape-Linq]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flamewar (G1)#Generations|Flamewar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Flareup (G1)#Generations|Flareup]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Shokaract#Generations|Shokaract]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Figure Subscription Service 4.0''' (branded ''Combiner Wars'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bludgeon (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bludgeon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Bluestreak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ruckus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Grabuge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Impactor (G1)#Combiner Wars|Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Needlenose (G1)#Combiner Wars|Needlenose]] w/ [[Sunbeam (G1)#Combiner Wars|Sunbeam]] & [[Zigzag#Combiner Wars|Zputty]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#Combiner Wars|Spinister]] w/ [[Hairsplitter#Combiner Wars|Shrute]] & [[Singe#Combiner Wars|Singe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Windsweeper#Combiner Wars|Windsweeper]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Figure Subscription Service 5.0''' (branded ''Combiner Wars''<ref>Apart from Double Pretender Optimus Prime and Hi-Q.</ref>)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Punch (G1)#Combiner Wars|Counterpunch]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Fractyl#Combiner Wars|Fractyl]] w/ [[Scorponok (BW)#Combiner Wars|Scorponok]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lifeline (G1)#Combiner Wars|Lifeline]] w/ [[Quickslinger (G1)#Combiner Wars|Quickslinger]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#DoublePretender|Megatron]] w/ [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DoublePretender|Optimus Prime]] w/ [[Hi-Q#TFSS|Hi-Q]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Toxitron (G1)#Combiner Wars|Toxitron]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Starscream (SG)#Combiner Wars|Shattered Glass Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Collectors' Club Double Pretender Optimus Prime with Hi-Q]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2016]]
(branded ''Combiner Wars'')
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Dawn of the Predacus" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Combiner Wars|Predacon Tarantulas]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Ram Horn#Combiner Wars|General Ramhorn]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Cicadacon#Combiner Wars|General Cicadacon]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Sea Clamp#Combiner Wars|General Seaclamp]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Terrorsaur (BW)#Combiner Wars|Terrorsaur]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir toys'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Combiner Wars|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Airazor (BW)#Combiner Wars|Airazor]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Tigatron (BW)#Combiner Wars|Tigatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Reflector (G1)#Combiner Wars|Reflector]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Under-3#Combiner Wars|Unit-3]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Autobot Ratchet]] (Can be customized into 5 different styles: [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics]] Ratchet, [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]] Ratchet, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' Ratchet, [[Ratchet (SG)#Combiner Wars|''Shattered Glass'' Ratchet]], or [[Medix (G1)#Combiner Wars|Medix]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotCon2016toy-Unit3.jpg|right|250px|thumb|BotCon 2016 Unit-3]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Golden Ticket exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Flash Sentry#Combiner Wars|Flash Sentry]]}}
|}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*[[customizing|Customization classes]] were offered every year beginning [[BotCon 2006]]. Initially the toys were simply unassambled versions of toys in their original retail colors that you had to assemble and paint yourself; basically, something you can make at home and have the "final" product. This pattern obtained from 2006 to 2009, BotCon 2010 broke new ground with a G2 themed Sideswipe that was cast in new plastic colors and this subsequently became the standard procedure. Consequently, the customization class exclusives are included on this page starting with 2010. The only exception is, ironically, BotCon 2006 Rumble, who has the alternate [[Cobybot]] head in red [[Scrapmetal_(Cybertron_individual)#Cybertron|Scrapmetal]] colors, which never saw official release.

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Aligned toylines]]
[[Category:Beast Wars toylines]]
[[Category:Exclusive toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]
[[Category:Timelines| Timelines (toyline)]]
[[Category:Unicron Trilogy toylines]]

Transformers Timelines (toyline)

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[[File:BotCon2007GamesofDeceptionbox.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Games of Deception]]

The '''''Transformers Timelines''''' toyline comprised most of the toys produced by [[Fun Publications]].

==Overview==
[[File:BotCon2014-Scorponok.jpg|200px|thumb|BotCon 2014 Scorponok]]
The line consisted mostly of redecoes of [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[CHUG]] toys, meant to represent more obscure "[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]" characters and characters from other continuities. While physical [[gimmick]]s were retained, electronics were commonly omitted. Minor retools (especially new heads) were fairly common. Later toys even added new gimmicks, such as a [[Pretender]] shell or a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner.
{{--}}

==2005: "Descent into Evil"==
;[[Transformers Collectors' Club]]

:'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Skyfall (Cybertron)#Toys|Skyfall]]<ref name="nexus">The instructions for Skyfall, Breakaway and Topspin don't actually have the ''Timelines'' branding on them. While a point could be made that Skyfall's ''Energon''-branded instructions are simply the result of a rushed production, and it took Fun Publications until BotCon to actually establish the ''Timelines'' branding, both Breakaway and Topspin feature the "Transformers: Robots in Disguise" branding of the then-recent ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' line, even though both Landquake before them and Heatwave after them featured a proper ''Timelines'' branding. Still, they were all featured in ''Timelines'' fiction, and unlike the later 2016-2017 Fun Publications output, the different branding was reportedly ''not'' a conscious move by FunPub and Hasbro, so they're all considered ''Timelines'' product that simply has the wrong branding in its instructions.</ref>}}
</ul>

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2005]]

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Descent into Evil" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Buzzclaw (G1)#Toys|Buzzclaw]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chromia (G1)#Timelines|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines 2|Deathsaurus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (Timelines)#Toys|Dirge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Outback (G1)#Timelines|Fallback]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ricochet (Timelines)#Toys|Ricochet]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Flareup (G1)#Toys|Flareup]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Autobot Ratchet]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Virulent Clone#Toys|Virulent Clones]] two-pack}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Flamewar (G1)#Toys|Flamewar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Botcon2005 set.jpg|thumb|250px|The box set of [[exclusive]]s from [[BotCon 2005]]]]
|}
{{--}}

==2006: "Dawn of Future's Past"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

:'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-d1|[[Landquake (Timelines)#Toys|Landquake]]}}
</ul>

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2006]]

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Dawn of Future's Past" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|Axalon Cheetor]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines|Axalon Optimus Primal]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Timelines|Axalon Rattrap]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Timelines|Axalon Rhinox]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Dinobot]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Waspinator]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Timelines|Buzzsaw]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Timelines|Laserbeak]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Tigatron (BW)#Timelines 2|Unit 2/(Tigatron)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Timelinestoy-PrimalDoFP.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2006 Optimus Primal]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble_(G1)/toys#Universe_.282003.29|''Universe'' Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2007: "Games of Deception"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Breakaway (Classics)#Toys|Breakaway]]<ref name="nexus"/>}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Airazor (BW)#Timelines 2|Airazor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Astrotrain (Cybertron)#Toys|Astrotrain]] (w/ [[Starcatcher (Cybertron)#Toys|Starcatcher]], [[Astro-Hook#Toys|Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line#Toys|Astro-Line]], and [[Astro-Sinker (Cybertron)#Toys|Astro-Sinker]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Airazortimelinestoy.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2007 Airazor]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2007]]

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Games of Deception" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Timelines 2|Bug Bite]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Dirge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thrust (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thrust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Timelines|Alpha Trion]] (w/ [[Beta Maxx (RID)#Timelines|Beta Maxx]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Weirdwolf (G1)#Timelines|Weirdwolf]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir two-pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Huffer (G1)#Timelines|Huffer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Springer (G1)/toys#Timelines|Springer]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Timelines|Mirage]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Classics Dreadwind Toy.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2007 Dreadwind]]
|}
{{--}}

==2008: "Shattered Glass"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Topspin (Classics)#Toys|Topspin]]<ref name="nexus"/>}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#Timelines|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Piranacon (G1)#Timelines|Piranacon]] ([[Nautilator#Timelines|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (G1)#Timelines|Overbite]], [[Seawing (G1)#Timelines|Seawing]], [[Skalor#Timelines|Skalor]], [[Snaptrap (G1)#Timelines|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Timelines|Tentakil]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Classics Topspin.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2008 Topspin]]
|}
{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2008]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Shattered Glass"''' box set
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Jazz (SG)#Toys|Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Goldbug (SG)#Toys|Goldbug]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Grimlock (SG)#Toys|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#Toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Razorclaw (SG)#Toys|Razorclaw]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Starscream (SG)#Toys|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1''' 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Divebomb (SG)#Toys|Divebomb]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Megatron (SG)#Toys|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Rodimus (SG)#Toys|Rodimus]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2''' 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Blurr (SG)#Toys|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Rampage (SG)#Toys|Rampage]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Sideswipe (SG)#Toys|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Whisper (SG)#Toys|Whisper]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Ricochet (SG)#Toys|Ricochet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:ShatteredGlasstoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2008 Starscream]]
|}
{{--}}

==2009: "Wings of Honor"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

:'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-sd|[[Heatwave (Timelines)#Toys|Heatwave]]}}
</ul>

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2009]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Wings of Honor"''' box set
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Flak (G1)#Timelines|Flak]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Kup (G1)/toys#Timelines|Kup]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Landshark (G1)#Toys|Landshark]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Thunder Clash#Timelines|Thunderclash]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Timelines|Banzai-Tron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skyquake (G1)#Timelines|Skyquake]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Sweep Two#Toys|Sweep Two]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sweep Six#Toys|Sweep Six]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sweep Seven#Toys|Sweep Seven]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita One (G1)#Toys|Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Timelinestoy-ScourgeWoH.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2009 Scourge]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Leozack#Timelines|Leozack]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2010: "Generation 2: Redux"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Dion (G1)#Timelines|Dion]] & [[Cop-Tur (G1)#Toys|Cop-Tur]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Cyclonus (SG)#Toys|Cyclonus]] & [[Krunix (SG)#Toys|Krunix]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Punch (G1)#Timelines|Punch-Counterpunch]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:SGtoy-Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2010 Cyclonus]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2010]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Generation 2: Redux" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]]}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Sky-Byte (RID)#Timelines|Sky-Byte]]}}
{{Bp-a2|[[Streetwise (G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|[[Cindersaur (G1)#Timelines|Cindersaur]]}}
{{Bp-a2|[[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Double Punch#Timelines|Double Punch]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Ravage (SG)#Timelines|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scorch (G1)#Timelines|Turbomaster]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Air Shark#Timelines|Sharkticon Air Shark]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Land Shark#Timelines|Sharkticon Land Shark]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sea Shark#Timelines|Sharkticon Sea Shark]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2010Slice.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2010 Decepticon Slice]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Slicer (G1)#Timelines|Decepticon Slice]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sideswipe]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2011: "The Stunti-Con-Job"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Side Burn (RID)#Timelines|Side Burn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cheetor (Animated)#Toys|Cheetor]]}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ramjet]]}}
<ul class="iconlist">
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Timelines-toy G2Ramjet.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2011 "''Generation 2''" Ramjet]]
|}
{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2011]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"The Stunti-Con-Job" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dead End (Animated)#Toys|Dead End]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Breakdown (Animated)#Toys|Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Drag Strip (Animated)#Toys|Drag Strip]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wildrider (Animated)#Toys|Wildrider]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[The Motor Master#Toys|The Motor Master]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironfist (Animated)#Toys|Fisitron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (Animated)#Toys|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Toxitron (Animated)#Toys|Toxitron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Megatron (SG)#Galvatron|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Thundercracker (SG)#Toys|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotCon2011toy-Motormaster.jpg|right|thumb|250px|BotCon 2011 The Motor Master]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Autotrooper (Animated)#Toys|Autotrooper]] 3-pack}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Minerva (Animated)#Toys|Minerva]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2012: "Transformers: Invasion"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Drift (SG)#Toys|Drift]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Runabout (G1)#Timelines|Over-Run]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Timelinestoy-RunaboutClub.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2012 Over-Run]]
|}
{{-}}

;[[BotCon 2012]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Transformers: Invasion" box set
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Overlord (G1)#Timelines|Gigatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Metalhawk (G1)#Timelines|Metalhawk]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Soundwave (SG)#Timelines 2|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Tracks (SG)#Toys|Turbo Tracks]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Treadshot (SG)#Toys|Treadshot]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Straxus (SG)#Toys|The Bard of Darkmount]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kick-Off (G1)#Timelines|Kick-Over]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Octopunch (SG)#Toys|Octopunch]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#Timelines|Spinister]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2012Gigatron.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2012 Gigatron]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Junkheap (SG)#Toys|Junkheap]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Scrap Iron (SG)#Toys|Scrap Iron]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Wreck-Gar (SG)#Toys|Wreck-Gar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Longarm (SG)#Toys|Longarm]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2013: "Machine Wars"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Depth Charge (BW)#Timelines|Depth Charge]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]] 1.0'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Breakdown (G1)#G1TimelinesBreakdown|Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Circuit (Movie)#Timelines|Circuit]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jackpot (Animated)#Timelines|Jackpot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-cm|[[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Slipstream (WFC)#Timelines|Slipstream]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ultra Mammoth]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TCCSS1-UltraMammoth.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2013 Ultra Mammoth]]
|}
{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2013]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Machine Wars" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megaplex#Timelines|Megaplex]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Obsidian (BM)#Timelines 2|Obsidian]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (MW)#Timelines|Skywarp]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strika (BM)#Timelines|Strika]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (MW)#Timelines|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Electro#Timelines|Autobot Electrons]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sandstorm (MW)#Toys|Sandstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotCon2013|Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (MW)#Timelines|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Botcon2013Sandstorm.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2013 Sandstorm]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bitstream (G1)#Toys|Bitstream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hotlink (G1)#Toys|Hotlink]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sunstorm (G1)#Timelines|Sunstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Kreon souvenir pack'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)/toys#BotCon2013|Hoist]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megaplex#Kre-O|Megaplex]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Obsidian (BM)#Kre-O|Obsidian]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (MW)#Kre-O|Skywarp]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strika (BM)#Kre-O|Strika]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blastcharge Strika Drone#Toys|Blastcharge Strika Drone]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2014: "Pirates vs Knights"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Rampage (BW)#Timelines 2|Rampage]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Transmutate (BW)#Timelines|Trans-mutate]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Figure Subscription Service 2.0'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (WFC)#Timelines 2|Barricade]] w/ [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines|Frenzy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chromedome (G1)#Timelines|Chromedome]] w/ [[Stylor#Timelines|Stylor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Eject (G1)#Timelines|Eject]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Fisitron (Timelines)#Timelines 2|Fisitron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (G1)#Timelines|Rewind]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Thrustinator|Thrustinator]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Treadshot (G1)#Timelines|Treadshot]] w/ [[Catgut#Timelines|Catgut]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TL-toy Chromedome.jpg|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2014 Chromedome]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2014]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Pirates vs Knights" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]]}}
{{Bp-ss|[[Ferak#Toys|Ferak]] w/ [[Tornado#Toys|Tornado]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]] w/ [[Olin Zarak#Toys|Zarak]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Flamewar (G1)#BotCon2014|Flamewar]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BotCon2014|Alpha Trizer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Flareup (G1)#BotCon2014|Flareup]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Shokaract#Timelines|Hunter]]}}
{{Bp-ss|[[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Toys|Brimstone]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotCon2014-Apelinq.jpg|thumb|250px|BotCon 2014 Knight Apelinq]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-ss|[[Dread Pirate Crew#Toys|Dread Pirate Crew]] 2-pack}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Primal Prime#Timelines|Primal Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Kreon souvenir pack'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d2|[[Breakdown (G1)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Fractyl#Kre-O|Fractyl]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Rattrap]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Rodimus (SG)#Kre-O|Rodimus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Landshark (G1)#Kre-O|Landshark]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overlord (G1)#Kre-O|Gigatron]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2015: "Cybertron: Most Wanted"==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Lio Convoy (BW)#Timelines 2|Lio Convoy]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Figure Subscription Service 3.0'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Carzap (BT)#Timelines|Carzap]] w/ [[G.B. Blackrock#Timelines|G.B. Blackrock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Krok (G1)#Timelines|Krok]] w/ [[Gatoraider#Timelines|Gatoraider]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nacelle (G1)#Toys|Nacelle]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nightracer (G2)#Timelines|Nightracer]] w/ [[Shakar#Toys|Shakar]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Serpentor#Toys|Serpent O.R.]]}}
{{Bp-d2|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Timelines|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Timelines|Tarantulas]] w/ [[Arachnoid#Timelines|Arachnoids]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Timelinestoy-Krok.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Transformers Collectors' Club 2015 Krok]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2015]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Cybertron: Most Wanted" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Battletrap (G1)#Timelines|Battletrap]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Timelines|Megatron]] (w/ [[Boombox#Toys|Boombox]], [[Heavyweight#Toys|Heavyweight]] & [[Scalpel (ROTF)#Timelines|Scalpel]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Packrat#Timelines|Maximal Packrat]]}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Stepper (SG)#Timelines|Autobot Stepper]] (w/ [[Nebulon (SG)#Toys|Nebulon]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Zaptrap#Timelines|Zaptrap]] w/ [[Beet-Chit#Toys|Beet-Chit]] & [[Spy-Eye (Diaclone)#Toys|Spy-Eye]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a2|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines|General Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a2|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] (w/ [[Dia#Toys|Dia]] and [[Cline#Toys|Cline]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 2'''
* [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Toys|Burn Out]]
* [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Toys|Lift-Ticket]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:BotCon2015-SGStepper.jpg|right|250px|thumb|BotCon 2015 Autobot Stepper]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir pack 3'''
* [[Mudfighter#Toys|Mudfighter]] w/ [[Thrasher (Diaclone)#Toys|Thrasher]]
* [[Paralyzer#Toys|Paralyzer]] w/ [[Buzzer (Diaclone)#Toys|Buzzer]]
* [[Parasite#Toys|Parasite]] w/ [[Ripper (Diaclone)#Toys|Ripper]]
* [[Storm Rider#Toys|Storm Rider]] w/ [[Crusher (Diaclone)#Toys|Crusher]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Earth's Most Wanted" Kreon souvenir pack'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Kre-O|Autobot Spike]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Doctor Arkeville#Kre-O|Dr. Arkeville]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nightbird (G1)#Kre-O|Nightbird]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Donny Finkleberg#Toys|Robot Master]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)#Kre-O|Sentinel Prime]] w/ [[Headmaster (Animated)#Kre-O|Headmaster]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}

==2016==
;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Membership freebie'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ramjet (Universe)#Timelines|Ramjet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (Armada)#Timelines 2|Skywarp]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:Timelinestoy-RamjetUniverse.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Transformers Collectors' Club 2016 Ramjet]]
|}
{{--}}

==Post-''Timelines'' releases (2015-2017)==
Starting in 2015 and continuing in 2016, Fun Publications released several toys and sets as a crossover between ''Transformers'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' that were available through both franchises' Collectors' Clubs. Most of these were branded ''[[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (toyline)|G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]'' (or a variation thereof), so they'd be in the same segment as various crossover sets previously offered by Hasbro at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], although two figures that veered considerably closer to the ''Transformers'' side of things were simply branded ''Transformers'' instead.

Even though ''Timelines'' had been the default branding for nearly all of Fun Publications' ''Transformers'' output for the majority of their tenure as a license holder, 2016 marked the discontinuation of that branding for toys released through both the Collectors' Club and BotCon, with Skywarp and Ramjet being the final figures to sport the ''Timelines'' branding. This affected the [[BotCon 2016]] exclusive figures and the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Subscription Service]] 4.0 and 5.0 figures, which were all branded as part of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'', a conscious decision between Hasbro and Fun Publications to align FunPub's output with Hasbro's own releases at the time.<ref name="joecw">[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/101932-tfwikinet-thread-30/page-619#entry3867433 Clarification regarding the ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'' and ''Combiner Wars'' branding for the 2016-2017 figures] by former Fun Publications employee [[Jesse Wittenrich]] at The Allspark. (dead link)</ref> Additionally, many of these figures and sets also sported a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' branding.

Following the end of Fun Publications' BotCon license—and with it the ability to produce ''Transformers'' products—Hasbro filled in the niche of exclusive redecoes geared towards adult collectors with the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' toyline in 2018, as well as certain online-exclusive figures within the [[Transformers: Legacy|''Legacy'']] and ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' toylines. Hasbro would also finally get to work themselves on exclusive ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' toys with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' capsule line in 2021.

;Transformers Collectors' Club
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Club store'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cobra Commander#TCC2015|Old Snake]] with [[Battle Android Trooper#TCC2015|Advanced Stealth B.A.T.]] Duo (branded ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Marissa Faireborn#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Marissa Fairborn]] with [[Afterburner (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Afterbreaker]] (branded ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-d1|''G.I. Joe featuring Ninja Force and the Transformers'' ([[Blackcat (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Blackcat]], [[Cobra Commander#FubPub|Cobra Commander]], [[Sidney Biggles-Jones#Toys|Doctor Biggles-Jones]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ClubCrossover|Megatron]], [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ratbat]], [[Scarlett#Toys|Scarlett]], [[Toaster#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Toaster]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Transformers Collectors' Club|Autobot Warrior Code Name: Arcee]] (simply branded ''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Transformers Collectors' Club|Autobot Leader Code Name: Rodimus Prime]] (simply branded ''Transformers'')}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''BotCon Legacy Collection''' (branded ''Generations'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Apelinq (BM)#Generations|Ape-Linq]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flamewar (G1)#Generations|Flamewar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Flareup (G1)#Generations|Flareup]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Shokaract#Generations|Shokaract]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Figure Subscription Service 4.0''' (branded ''Combiner Wars'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bludgeon (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bludgeon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Bluestreak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ruckus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Grabuge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Impactor (G1)#Combiner Wars|Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Needlenose (G1)#Combiner Wars|Needlenose]] w/ [[Sunbeam (G1)#Combiner Wars|Sunbeam]] & [[Zigzag#Combiner Wars|Zputty]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#Combiner Wars|Spinister]] w/ [[Hairsplitter#Combiner Wars|Shrute]] & [[Singe#Combiner Wars|Singe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Windsweeper#Combiner Wars|Windsweeper]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Figure Subscription Service 5.0''' (branded ''Combiner Wars''<ref>Apart from Double Pretender Optimus Prime and Hi-Q.</ref>)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Punch (G1)#Combiner Wars|Counterpunch]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Fractyl#Combiner Wars|Fractyl]] w/ [[Scorponok (BW)#Combiner Wars|Scorponok]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lifeline (G1)#Combiner Wars|Lifeline]] w/ [[Quickslinger (G1)#Combiner Wars|Quickslinger]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#DoublePretender|Megatron]] w/ [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DoublePretender|Optimus Prime]] w/ [[Hi-Q#TFSS|Hi-Q]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Toxitron (G1)#Combiner Wars|Toxitron]]}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Starscream (SG)#Combiner Wars|Shattered Glass Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TFSS-5.0-Double-Pretender-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Collectors' Club Double Pretender Optimus Prime with Hi-Q]]
|}

{{-}}
;[[BotCon 2016]]
(branded ''Combiner Wars'')
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"Dawn of the Predacus" box set'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Combiner Wars|Predacon Tarantulas]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Ram Horn#Combiner Wars|General Ramhorn]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Cicadacon#Combiner Wars|General Cicadacon]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Sea Clamp#Combiner Wars|General Seaclamp]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Attendee-only bonus'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Terrorsaur (BW)#Combiner Wars|Terrorsaur]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Souvenir toys'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Combiner Wars|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Airazor (BW)#Combiner Wars|Airazor]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Tigatron (BW)#Combiner Wars|Tigatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Reflector (G1)#Combiner Wars|Reflector]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Under-3#Combiner Wars|Unit-3]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Customization Class exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Autobot Ratchet]] (Can be customized into 5 different styles: [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics]] Ratchet, [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]] Ratchet, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' Ratchet, [[Ratchet (SG)#Combiner Wars|''Shattered Glass'' Ratchet]], or [[Medix (G1)#Combiner Wars|Medix]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:BotCon2016toy-Unit3.jpg|right|250px|thumb|BotCon 2016 Unit-3]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Golden Ticket exclusive'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Flash Sentry#Combiner Wars|Flash Sentry]]}}
|}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*[[customizing|Customization classes]] were offered every year beginning [[BotCon 2006]]. Initially the toys were simply unassambled versions of toys in their original retail colors that you had to assemble and paint yourself; basically, something you can make at home and have the "final" product. This pattern obtained from 2006 to 2009, BotCon 2010 broke new ground with a G2 themed Sideswipe that was cast in new plastic colors and this subsequently became the standard procedure. Consequently, the customization class exclusives are included on this page starting with 2010. The only exception is, ironically, BotCon 2006 Rumble, who has the alternate [[Cobybot]] head in red [[Scrapmetal_(Cybertron_individual)#Cybertron|Scrapmetal]] colors, which never saw official release.

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Aligned toylines]]
[[Category:Beast Wars toylines]]
[[Category:Exclusive toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]
[[Category:Timelines| Timelines (toyline)]]
[[Category:Unicron Trilogy toylines]]

Sunstorm (G1)

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{{disambig3|Sunstorm}}
:''Sunstorm is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1Sunstorm-Yoshioka.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''"I love to sing-a / about the moon-a and the june-a and the spring-a..."'']]

If bright colors are nature's way of saying "do not touch", then nature's got nothin' on '''Sunstorm'''. Come too close, and circuits will short, steel housing will begin to melt, and psyches will break as the mind struggles to comprehend. Science would explain that his body is aflame in radiation, but Sunstorm has different ideas.

Sometimes, Sunstorm merely believes he is secretly some kind of supernatural being, keeping his comrades away with his odd behavior. At other times, he thinks that he is the living embodiment of the Will of [[Primus]], placed by the divine in this universe to deal righteous judgment on the blasphemous. Occasionally, he just hovers silently in the background and shoots at things.

Such is life.

{{bigquote|'''Who am I?''' I am the presence anointed to carry forth the '''light.''' The '''original''' light, that which has '''no''' beginning and no end. '''Its''' searing heat shall '''purify''' the earth... purging this world of all flaws, and preparing it for '''what''' lies ahead.|Sunstorm emphasizes randomly|"[[Black Sunshine]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Sunstorm Cartoon.jpg|thumb|Hey mom, I'm on TV!]]
Sunstorm was one of the Decepticon jets on Cybertron four million years ago. He was part of a Decepticon patrol that accosted Autobots [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] when they came near. The two were able to escape the Decepticons' attacks and plow through the patrol, Sunstorm included. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====e-HOBBY comics=====
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], as a new morning began to rise, Sunstorm appeared to bask in the rays of the sun. He enthusiastically encouraged all those around him to wake up and take a good look at the beauty of a new dawn. Unfortunately, all those around him were dead [[Autobot]]s whom he had just killed. {{storylink|Destron Aerospace Warrior Sunstorm}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
In the late 1980s, the Decepticons attacked the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' in an attempt to steal the [[Transform Super Cog]]. Sunstorm lay in wait till the [[Jumpstarter]]s were fooled into attacking [[Megaplex]], thinking he was [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. The real Megatron sicced Sunstorm on the hapless Autobots. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

=====Controverse=====
When the Decepticons interceded in the trial of Primacron in early 2011, Sunstorm and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] engaged in a bombing run to shake up the Galactic Courts. {{storylink|Controverse}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
As [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] breached [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s walls, Sunstorm was there with the rest of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s forces. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}

Millions of years later, Sunstorm was part of the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] resistance on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] clone army. He was stationed at [[Uraya]] under the command of [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]. Days after the city's forces were forced to retreat, Sunstorm and the others joined in an all-out assault on the Cybertronians. {{storylink|Termination}} They were successful in winning the war. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

====''Deviations''====
In an alternate timeline where [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] killed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] in the [[Battle of Autobot City]], Sunstorm followed the newly upgraded [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megascream]] in his attack on [[Autobot]] shuttles leaving [[Earth]]. They were recalled back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] ate [[Moonbase One]]. {{Storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:BlackSunshine SunstormDescends.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"I'm Sunstorm! I'm insane! FROM CYBERTRON."]]
[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s experiments to fit a solar-powered fusion reactor into cloned Decepticon warriors reached their fruition in Sunstorm, a clone of the treacherous [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Sunstorm's structure has been augmented to endure the enormous stresses involved. He was the perfect soldier; he possessed the ability to manipulate electromagnetic energy, enhanced regenerative capabilities, and a blank slate of a mind waiting to be written according to Shockwave's design.

When the Autobots took [[Iacon (polity)|New Iacon]] from Shockwave, he hurriedly uploaded the compressed contents of the supercomputer [[Vector Sigma]] to multiple locations, including the hidden cloning lab near the [[Quadrant Epsilon|Epsilon]] border where Sunstorm lay, awaiting instructions. The upload overwhelmed the lab's mainframe, spilling over into the only other available receptacle—Sunstorm. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

Fleeing the fall of New Iacon, Decepticons [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] broke into the Epsilon lab, unaware of its importance, intending to use it as a safehouse. After Runamuck amused himself by frying the lab's [[Mini-spy]] attendant, the duo accidentally awakened Sunstorm, who fried them... rather badly before his scrambled programming compelled him to depart, making his way to Earth. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}

[[File:BlackSunshine-SunstormStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|right|And thus, Starscream was rendered sterile.]]

Flying down to [[Earth]], Sunstorm approached Starscream as he was battling the Autobots. Believing himself to be on a holy mission from the [[Oracle Tank|Oracle]], he tried to get Starscream to join him in his crusade, though Starscream could barely understand his clone's meaning through his religious babbling. The Decepticons turned their weapons on Sunstorm, though he easily overpowered them, using his "divine light" to overload their systems. Sunstorm was momentarily distracted by the arrival of the ''Orion'' starship, and set about attacking the "meddlesome fools" within it, allowing Starscream to flee the scene. Sunstorm soon took note of his template's departure, and pursued him all the way back to the ''Nemesis''. Within the Decepticon base, Sunstorm demanded once more that Starscream join his holy crusade. Believing his clone to be completely insane, Starscream stalled until [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] could surprise him from behind. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Though Jetfire was shielded from Sunstorm's radiation, the clone still held his own against the Autobot. Jetfire nonetheless managed to blast Sunstorm in the face, bringing him down... but only for a few moments, as Sunstorm began regenerating instantly. By the time Sunstorm came to, his quarry had once more disappeared, and Sunstorm tracked down Starscream back to the company of the Autobots. He took on the lot of them, bringing down another ship in the process, only for Jetfire to sneak up on him once more, allowing Bumblebee to attach an inhibitor on his back. Unable to remove the device, and with it draining his power quickly, Sunstorm was forced to flee from the battlefield. He tracked down Starscream once more (who had similarly fled from the Autobots during Sunstorm's confrontation against them) and begged for his "brother's" help. Starscream refused by backhanding him. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

[[File:TheOmegaEffect SunstormVOmega.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|left|''Vegeta no waza da!!'']]As Sunstorm lay unconscious, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] arrived on the scene to apprehend Starscream. Unable to deal with the giant Autobot himself, Starscream destroyed the energy siphon attached to his clone, reawakening him. Omega was ultimately successful in overpowering Sunstorm in a straight fight, but when he retracted his damaged visor in order to examine his quarry, Sunstorm blasted him right in the face with a burst of solar radiation, instantly knocking him offline. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

Sunstorm then fled, taking Starscream with him. He uncovered an enormous well of energy deep below the ocean, sealed with a mechanical door bearing a Cybertronian symbol. As Sunstorm demanded that Starscream, the "chosen one," open the seal, the Decepticons were accosted by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and Bumblebee. Despite the Autobots' best efforts, they were unable to stop the Decepticons from entering the underground chamber, but soon caught up to them. Jetfire was able to quickly subdue Starscream, only to be left in a stand-off against Sunstorm, who held Bumblebee in his irradiated grip. Unexpectedly, Starscream turned on Sunstorm and used his recently-modified null-rays to blast his clone. Starscream then kicked Sunstorm away, sending him tumbling down a nearby chasm. {{storylink|Original Sin}}

[[File:Atonement-SunstormJAccuse.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|J'accuse!]]
Sunstorm dropped into the pool at the bottom of the crevice, only to re-emerge, the energies erupting from him now more volatile than ever. Having grown tired of Starscream's numerous betrayals, he denounced his "brother," claiming he had corrupted the Oracle's divine vision with his perverse ambitions. Disabling Starscream's weapons and batting him away, Sunstorm next turned to Bumblebee, and now claimed that ''he'' had now become favored by divine forces. Seeking violent reperation against the Autobot for usurping his celestial station, Sunstorm prepared to strike Bumblebee when his arm explodes... from the inside! The substance he had been submerged in previously was beginning to react with the forces within him, tearing his frame apart. Losing control of his senses, Sunstorm flew off, vowing to push the entire Earth into oblivion. Jetfire, realizing that Sunstorm's internal fusion reactor was growing increasingly unstable and would devastate the planet if it went critical, flew the zealous seeker safely into orbit. Sunstorm's reactor exploded spectacularly, completely obliterating both of them. {{storylink|Atonement}}

{{Unreleased DW G1 comic}}
Upon siphoning from the Well of All Sparks the power needed to create life, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] loosened The Fallen's essence from within it. This essence found a home in Sunstorm, slowly driving him mad with its impurity. Upon Sunstorm's death, this essence moved on, and took root within the still-living Jetfire's spark. {{storylink|The Enemy Within}}
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===''Universe'' comic===
[[File:Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left|His own [[Sunstorm (Universe)|worst enemy]].]]

A native of [[Primax 1087.09 Alpha]], {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/11}} Sunstorm was radioactive, a condition resulting from an accident at the manufacturing facility during his birth. His condition led him to develop a personal sense of mysticism. {{storylink|The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|''Universe'' Sunstorm profile}} Sunstorm became a follower of the [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] of [[Viron 403.0 Beta]] after Megazarak's soldiers [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]] visited his world. He followed his new boss to [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon]] and helped kill the hell out of it. Despite all that, when Unicron abducted him for the [[Universe War]], Sunstorm's delusions of grandeur led him to sign up with Primus! Dreadwind and Smokejumper used this to make contacts with the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] in case they wanted to jump ship, eventually joining him in the Children as well. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/11}}

===''Lil Formers''===
Sunstorm blabbered on about destiny and infidels, which probably led to his defeat as enemy reinforcements would show up before he'd be done talking. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:Kreon Sunstorm wallpaper.jpg|thumb]]
Sunstorm was hanging around the work site as the Decepticons made a grilled cheese sandwich for [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], and was therefore on hand to help capture [[Wheeljack (G1)#Kre-O cartoon|Wheeljack]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Kre-O cartoon|Cliffjumper]] when the two [[Autobot]]s came snooping around. Unfortunately they were a diversion, and the Decepticons were subsequently pelted with molten cheese and caught in a net. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[All His Engines|''Transformers'' #7]]}}

[[File:IDWTF7-SunstormAcidstorm.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"*sigh* I ''will'' get a Masterpiece toy. [[#Masterpiece|Someday]]..."]]
Three years after [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] was defeated on [[Earth]], Sunstorm was among those Decepticons who managed to escape the human homeworld and was now under the command of the (self-proclaimed) Decepticon leader [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]. However, with the lack of resources, poor morale and Starscream's weak leadership, the Decepticons largely collapsed into anarchy and resorted to cannibalism with not enough [[energon]] to go around. After another pointless patrol, Sunstorm and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] dejectedly sat in front of what remained of the ship that carried them to the asteroid that they now called home. {{Storylink|All His Engines}} Sunstorm was present when Megatron recovered and took back leadership of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

After the war between the Autobots and Decepticons ended, Sunstorm fell victim to [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s experiments with [[cerebro-shell|brainwashing]] individuals into mindless shells for the sake of creating the perfect [[combiner]]. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} When [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] had discovered Bombshell had murdered [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]] and came to arrest him, Bombshell had the mind-controlled Sunstorm hold Prowl and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] off while he made his escape. The altercation ended with Sunstorm being stabbed and killed by Arcee. {{storylink|Devisive}}
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===''BeCool'' shorts===
'''Yellow Jet''' (黄色のジェット機 ''Kiiro no Jettoki'') was part of the audience of ''Quiz! BeCool''. {{storylink|The Story of Quiz! BeCool}}

===''TransTech''===
Sunstorm was one of many offworlders in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Under City. Sunstorm was part of a crowd in [[Seeker-Shinai]] that [[Megatron (Movie)|C-81]] attempted to disperse through intimidation. Unfortunately, all the Seekers present were too stunned to see a "Megatron" in Axiom Nexus to budge. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Sunstorm was a minister at the [[First Church of Primus]] in [[Dodecahex]], built into the structure of his church when his mobility was lost. He was attended by a pair of Micromasters, [[Gran Arm]] and [[Crush-Bull|Crush Bull]], who came to him after the rest of their Micromaster squad had been killed. They formed a bond, and Sunstorm loved them as his own children.

When the [[Resistance (BWU)|Resistance]] came to Dodecahex, Sunstorm met with [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Lio Convoy]] and they reached an understanding. Sunstorm and his congregation were left alone by the Resistance, and they were free to continue their worship in peace.

Nevertheless, peace did not last the coming of the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]]. Sunstorm housed those he could inside the church, but the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] soon began forcing their way in. Sunstorm bade Gran Arm and Crush Bull to get his congregation to safety through the tunnels under the church. Staying behind, Sunstorm allowed the light from Cybertron's sun to ignite his old fusion reactor, causing a meltdown which destroyed a few Vehicons while sealing the congregation's escape. {{Storylink|Derailment}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
[[File:Machinima-Titans-Return-Ep2-Elites.jpg|300px|thumb]]
The [[Mistress of Flame]] ordered Sunstorm and the other members of the [[Elite Air Resistance Squadron]] to attack [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but they were all completely overwhelmed by the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Wheeljack: Orbital Decay|''Transformers'' #24]]}}
[[File:TestFlightI Sunstorm.jpg|left|upright=0.7|thumb]]
Part of [[Team Stream]] Mark Two, Sunstorm was a [[The Rise|Riser]] who was assigned to claim the [[Winged Moon]] after it had been saved from flying into the sun. {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}} Along with [[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]], he began blasting his way through the moon's innards where the two found [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]]. Following the arrival of the Autobots, Sunstorm attempted to break into the bunkered control room only to be caught at ground zero of an artificial singularity, bathing him in exotic radiation. Recovered by his retreating comrades, Sunstorm muttered randomly as his body burnt anyone who touched him. {{storylink|War World: Moon|Moon}}

Transferred into [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s care, Sunstorm was placed in a sealed tube as he continued to spew deadly radiation and professed "understanding", constantly asking to be let out. When Shockwave decided to question Team Stream about Sunstorm's change, he left him under [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]'s guard. Undeterred, Sunstorm asked Onslaught to release him. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} When Onslaught pawned the job onto [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]], Sunstorm again asked to be let out. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|Test Flight II}}

Upon [[Exarchon]]'s return, he took an interest in the irradiated Seeker, despite Shockwave's warnings that Sunstorm was too dangerous to be released. When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrived to speak with Exarchon, Shockwave left to collect him, the Threefold Spark taking the chance to release Sunstorm. Before Exarchon could usurp him, Megatron arrived and opened fire on Exarchon. Wounded, Exarchon stumbled into Sunstorm's arms, the Seeker's touch melting [[Flatline (G1)|his current body]] into a puddle of slag. Megatron then ordered the nigh-invulnerable [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]] to put Sunstorm back in the tube. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}}
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==Games==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game (Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC)===
[[File:ROTF 360PS3PC G1Sunstorm DLC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Need a light?]]
{{voiceactor|[[Charlie Adler]]}}

While Sunstorm seems to lack his atomic touch and pure insanity, he does have a pair of kickass flamethrowers! {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{Note|On [[August 27]], [[2009]], Sunstorm was one of a handful of downloadable characters in a downloadable content pack for Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3. He could be used in multiplayer games and as an alternate model/colour scheme for [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] in the single player Decepticon campaign.}}
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===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:BotShots Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|right|"Primus has seen fit to make me dangerously cheesy!"]]
Sunstorm participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Sunstorm and his team unsuccessfully attempted to intercept [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as the pair returned to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] after an [[energon]] scavenging mission. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (Legends)|More than Meets the Eye}}

Sunstorm was among the Seekers who went on a worldwide rampage, until they were thwarted by the Autobots. {{storylink|Robots in the Sky}} During a battle in [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Sunstorm pinned down a group of Autobots until he was stomped on by the Dinobots. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots (Legends)|S.O.S. Dinobots}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsSunstorm.jpg|thumb|left|400px]]
Sunstorm participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 450 units of Cybermetal, 155 units of Transmetal, 90 exclusive cores, and 7 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOSunstorm.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Sunstorm was in command of the sixth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He fought the invaders using his air advantage, but was eventually defeated. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
A failed [[drone]]-clone of Starscream, Sunstorm's malfunctioning fusion power core—which he believed made him a supernatural avatar of the sun's power—made him a danger to allies and enemies alike. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:G1toy-SunstormeHobby.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Creamsicle creamseeker.]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (Jetron, [[July]] [[2003]]/[[February]] [[2009]])
**''ID number'': '''89'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missile launchers, 2 rifle-missiles, 2 rockets, left & right fists, left & right wings, left & right tail-wings, landing gear

: ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Sunstorm is a [[redeco]] of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Starscream toy]], transforming into an F-15 fighter jet. His coloration is inspired by—but not wholly accurate to for a variety of reasons—a previously-unnamed "generic" Decepticon seen in the episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]". All of the factory-applied [[sticker]]s of the original mold, namely the detailing on his wings and tailins, have been replaced with [[tampograph]]s. Being a Japanese release, his spring-loaded missile launchers are fully operational.

: Sunstorm was only available with [[Hauler#Collector's Edition|Road Hauler]] in a separately-packaged set [[exclusive]] to [[e-HOBBY]]. Pre-orders for the set closed on [[May 15]], 2003, with the toys shipping out in July.

:The figure was released again in February of 2009, once again exclusive to e-HOBBY, in slightly altered packaging to coincide with TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' reissue of Starscream, but this time with [[Destron Aerospace Warrior Sunstorm|an exclusive comic]] by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]. Strangely, Sunstorm's stock picture in his e-HOBBY manga presents him with fists sporting circular peg holes similar to the one seen in the previous Transformers Collection #9 Starscream release. In Asia, a small number of remaining stock (all unopened) were dumped to many hobby shops.

: The same base sculpt is used by [[Dirge (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ramjet]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Skywarp]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Thrust]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/Sunstorm/sunstorm.htm More information on Sunstorm at TFU.info]
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumSeries-Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey, remember that body I never had in that comic I wasn't in? Well, now you can buy it!]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Stand, name placard
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Sunstorm is a redeco of ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch ''Titanium Series'' Cybertron Heroes, he has large portions of his body constructed with fully-painted [[die-cast]] metal.

: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Skywarp]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitSunstorm/sunstorm.htm More information on Titanium Sunstorm at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Sunstorm.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"What was the melting point of plastic again?"]]
* '''Sunstorm''' (Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Kit number'': '''A1009'''
**''Bag number'': '''21451 9'''
**''Accessories'': Built-up blaster, 2 clip-on rifles
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of a six-figure "preview" wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, ''[[Kre-O]]'' Sunstorm is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] bagged mini-figure. He comes with extra parts which help him form a crude jet form. These parts, while in robot mode, also configure into a weapon.

: Obviously, Sunstorm uses the helmet, wing-pack, and arm-guns originally made for [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]]. The entire set was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Wing]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OSunstorm/sunstorm.htm More information on Sunstorm at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
{{anchor|2012-Masterpiece}}
[[File:MPtoy-Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2| If I have a cape and crown, why am I not on fire?]]
*'''Sunstorm''' ([[August 25]], [[2012]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11S'''
**''Accessories:'' Crown, pauldrons (left and right), cape, 2 null rays, hologram pilot figurine

:A redeco of ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-11 Starscream, Sunstorm comes with redecoed versions of Starscream's coronation gear from ''The Transformers: The Movie'', including crown, twin shoulder pads, and a sculpted plastic cape (rather than a fabric one). As a redeco of the retooled MP-11 Starscream (instead of the original ''Masterpiece'' Starscream), Sunstorm features the same extensive retooling to wind his ''Masterpiece'' design back into Kawamori's original, more Generation 1-accurate look, with most of the robot mode being newly tooled parts, including chunkier legs that now incorporate his tail-fins, [[retool]]ed shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head (with collapsible head fins), new heel spurs that flip out for added support in robot mode, and re-engineered null rays attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation. Despite the similarity to the original MP-3 prototype, the retooled parts are in fact a whole new design heavily based on the original concept. Additionally, Sunstorm (like MP-11 Starscream) comes with a chromed jet pilot figure instead of [[Doctor Arkeville]].

:Unlike previous Sunstorm toys, ''Masterpiece'' Sunstorm's colors replicate his color layout as seen in his cartoon appearance, with white arm blasters, biceps, fists, and shoulder intakes. This includes a shift to a more yellow color scheme than creamsicle orange, now featuring a yellow-to-orangey yellow gradient across the surface of the jet mode and additional flame deco on his wrists and jet intakes.

:As a redeco of the MP-11 release, Sunstorm is ''likely'' to be plagued with the same quality control issues.

:If purchased from a retailer supplied by Hasbro Asia, he comes with a Sunstorm collectible coin.
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[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-05'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, hologram pilot figurine, stand
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, ''Masterpiece'' Sunstorm is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' MP-11 Starscream mold. Hasbro's release of Sunstorm has significant differences from the Takara version, with some of the most noticeable differences being his head, null rays and other previously black plastic being molded in a bronze/brown color; his body being an almost uniform shade of yellow (save for the flame deco on his wings), and his main accent color of red being reminiscent of ''Animated'' Sunstorm.

:For some reason, his [[stock photography]] (which is also featured on the box) shows Sunstorm as a redeco of the MP-03 Starscream sculpt, rather than the actual MP-11 version of the sculpt.

:This figure was also available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in many international Hasbro markets such as Canada, Australia, and Europe.

:This sculpt was also released by Hasbro in the US, also as Toys"R"Us exclusives, as Thundercracker, Acid Storm, and Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/MPSunstorm/sunstorm.htm More information on Toys"R"Us ''Masterpiece'' Sunstorm at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BSToy-Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (Bot Shot, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 001'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''310'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''930'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''280'''
:Sunstorm is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]] from the first series, with translucent orange plastic. He turns into a tiny jet and automatically converts to robot mode when his nosecone is pressed.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSSunstorm/sunstorm.htm More information on Sunstorm at TFU.info]''

===''BeCool''===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_YellowJetAirBaseSunstorm.jpg|thumb|300px|right]]
*'''Yellow Jet and Air Base (Sunstorm)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS03'''

:In the Japanese ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' line, Sunstorm comes with a redeco of Starscream's [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Launcher|''Harbinger'' launcher]], which can attach to him as a trailer or open up into a base mode. This version of Sunstorm is bright yellow with blue paint details, and features three new chest stickers depicting the inside of a cockpit, Sunstorm combined with the Air Base, and the Air Base on its own. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Air Base trailer.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL Sunstorm-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wait a minute... I thought they said I WASN'T one of the Rainmakers? Now I am? I'm confused....]]
*'''Rainmakers''' {{sic}} (Convention 3-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Starscream]] mold, ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Sunstorm transforms into a F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet. His missile launchers can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his launchers (necessary [[for safety reasons]]) restricts his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. All three Rainmakers have slight tolerance issues with the white parts, making key joints juuuuuust a bit too tight.

: He was only available in a [[BotCon 2013]] [[exclusive]] souvenir set with [[Bitstream (G1)#Timelines|Bitstream]] and [[Hotlink (G1)#Timelines|Hotlink]], limited to 2500 pieces. All three toys use exactly the same [[paint operation]]s and plastic layouts, with the only difference between the three being their primary plastic color. Confusion arose when Sunstorm and his newly named companions from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" were released as a pack titled "Rainmakers". However, [[Fun Publications]] employees subsequently confirmed that the pack's title was an error, and that there was no intention to link the "welcoming committee" to the trio from "[[Divide and Conquer]]".

:The atypical inclusion of black and silver in Sunstorm's color scheme is the result of convoluted mix-ups during production. Early in the BotCon set's development, Fun Publications learned that e-HOBBY had their own plans for a ''Classics''-mold Sunstorm toy, and in deference to the character's creators, changed their own Sunstorm into a different character named "Hotlink", giving him an altered color scheme. Ultimately, e-HOBBY's Sunstorm was abandoned at TakaraTomy's request (possibly due to them erroneously believing Hasbro was still releasing the character via BotCon!), and so Fun Publications hurriedly changed their toy's identity ''back'' to being Sunstorm. However, there was insufficient time before the convention to adjust the toy's deco to match. The name "Hotlink" was reassigned to [[Hotlink (G1)|another member]] of the three-pack.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/156054-generations-selects-brown-box-revealed-pg-7/page-9#entry3834842 Post by Fun Publications' Jesse Wittenrich on the Allspark Forums, 15 January 2019]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BCSunstorm/sunstorm.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Sunstorm at TFU.info]''
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Before I get a ''[[Studio Series]]'' Starscream redeco, this will have to do....]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''3'''

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Starscream]], Sunstorm is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in one of the first three cases of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], and [[Acid Storm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Acid Storm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|This will put your kids through college!]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (OTFCC 2004 preregistration incentive, 2003)

: ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' Sunstorm is a [[repaint]] of the mold first used to make [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Super Collection Figure|Starscream]]. Sunstorm's colors are inspired by the e-HOBBY toy, but given more variety in its shades of orange to better fit the overall color layouts of the animation models. He is cast entirely in clear-red plastic painted over except for his eyes and a small portion of the back of his head, in an attempt to give him [[light-piping|light-piped]] eyes. It is only marginally successful.

: Sunstorm was given as a freebie at [[OTFCC 2003]] to people who preregistered for [[OTFCC 2004|the next year's convention]]. He was later made available for sale through the [[3H Productions]] website.

: This mold was also used to make the [[Air Warrior#Merchandise|Air Warriors]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Skywarp]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thundercracker]]. The base mold with some new parts was used to make [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/OTFCCSunstorm/sunstorm.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Sunstorm at TFU.info]''
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===Palisades===
[[File:PalisadesSunstorm.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (Palisades, 2005)

:A ''Previews''-exclusive redeco of the Starscream statue, Sunstorm is a six inch tall statue with articulated head and arms. He can stand normally or use a stand to take on a "hovering" pose. Sunstorm was limited to 300 pieces, and sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]].[http://web.archive.org/web/20050407011030/http://toychest.diamondcomics.com/toys/12_04/14_tf_sunstorm.htm]
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===Diamond Select===
[[File:DiamondSelectSunstormbust.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (Diamond Select, 2010)

:Sunstorm was planned to be a repainted and slightly-altered version of the Starscream bust sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]]. Along with a new head and a differently-posed left hand, Sunstorm was going to be limited to 600 pieces.
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Sunstormtls.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (2013)
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Sunstorm is a San Diego Comic Con Exclusive figure. He uses the [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#The Loyal Subjects|Starscream]] mold, and is consequently less articulated than the Coneheads and Skywarp.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sunstorm, Fusion Flyer''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T38/T40'''
**''Stars: ''11
:'''Sunstorm, Fusion Flyer''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]''.

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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===Yolopark===
[[File:Agabyss-BotCon-2024-Yolopark-House-of-Magnus-AMK-Mini-Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Making his triumphant return!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''House of Magnus BotCon VS Set''' (AMK Mini Series set, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 additional pairs of hands (Splayed, Pointing)
{{toydesigner|[[Jesse Wittenrich]] (deco)}}

:Released exclusively for the [[unofficial conventions|Agabyss-organized]] [[BotCon|BotCon 2024]] convention, this ''AMK Mini Series'' kit of Sunstorm is a redeco of the same line's [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#AMK Mini Series|Starscream]], and can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. He also utilizes the identical hand parts used for most of the ''AMK Mini'' kits. His deco is directly based on the ''[[#Heroes of Cybertron|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' figure from [[OTFCC 2003]].

:Sunstorm was only sold as a 2-pack along with [[Delta Magnus#Yolopark|Delta Magnus]].
::*[https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1794712433896096246 ''Jesse Wittenrich's designer commentary on AMK Mini Series Sunstorm'']

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===Blokees===
[[File:Blokees-Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sunstorm''' (Shining Version, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), spare peg-and-ball piece, figure stand, Energon cube, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the second wave of ''[[Blokees]]''' Shining Version line of blind boxes, this Sunstorm is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Seeker, with his parts being a redeco of his Seeker brethren from the previous line. As with all Shining Version kits, Sunstorm features painted translucent face and chest parts, and comes with a light-up torso frame that can be illuminated by shaking it, or at least lightly tapping some areas on the torso. In addition to the 2 pairs of hands and a pair of double-sided Autobot/Decepticon symbols, Sunstorm also comes with a rectangular and larger figure stand and an Energon Cube accessory.

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===Threezero===
[[File:Threezero-MDLX-Sunstorm.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sunstorm''' (MDLX, November 2024)
**''Known designers:'' Kelvin Sau
**''Accessories:'' wing assembly, two null-ray cannons
:A redeco of [[Threezero]]'s MDLX Starscream, Sunstorm is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Sunstorm is a smaller scaled, non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, features interchangeable hands and faces plus accessories. He features his ever-present null-ray cannons and two dagger-like blades.

:Sunstorm retains Starscream's functionality with MDLX Optimus Prime mold, specifically the detachable wings and swappable heads.
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===Auldey===
[[File:Auldey-TF-AAE-Sunstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sunstorm''' (Alpha Action Elite, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defend Iacon!'''
:*''ID Number'': '''AAE-008'''
:*''Accessories:'' 4 pairs of hands, 1 pair of Null-rays
{{toydesigner|[[Lam Ahtek]]}}

:Sold as part of [[Auldey]]'s "Alpha Action Elite (AAE)" series of blindboxes, this Sunstorm is a 5-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure redecoed from the [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Auldey|Starscream]] mold (which was also used to make [[Skywarp_(G1)/toys#Auldey|Skywarp]]), featuring translucent orange parts. He comes with extra pairs of hands and Null-rays.

:Sunstorm also comes with his trading card. As with the Metallic Color version of Optimus Prime, Sunstorm had a much slimmer 1/72 probability of being obtained.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Fire Guts God Ginrai and Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Card Binder (includes 2 special cards)''' ([[September]], [[2025]])
**''ID number:'' '''EX'''

:Released as the entirety of the sixteenth the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this second binder intended to contain forty entries of the ''Character Card'' series is packed with a pair of holographic trading cards depicting super-deformed art of [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]] in the form of his e-HOBBY exclusive "[[Ginrai (human)#FireGuts|Fire Guts]]" toy and Sunstorm along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#EXS|Translation of Sunstorm's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
[[File:StudioOxCybertronBattleCons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Look just above <s>Astro Magnum</s> <s>Galactic Man</s> grey [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s gun-arm.]]
*Sunstorm was a nameless generic upon his debut in [[1984]]'s cartoon series premiere, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]". Nearly 20 years later, [[e-HOBBY]] was reissuing Generation 1 molds and decided to flesh out a background character from the original cartoon who shared an available body-type. Thus, Sunstorm finally received a name and toy!
*[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], who both named Sunstorm and wrote his original bio, also considered the names '''Flareburst''' and '''Flarestorm''' for the character.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/43df7ba151f7a1b3 Doug Dlin reporting personal communications with Ichikawa], [[alt.toys.transformers]]</ref>
*An orange Cybertronic "pyramid jet" is depicted in a Cybertronian battle scene by [[Studio OX]] that appeared in ''[[TV Magazine]]'' (and was reprinted in ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' and ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]''). Hmm. You don't think...?
*A common piece of [[fanon]] identified the all-yellow [[Rainmaker]] as the partially yellow Sunstorm. However, even taking into consideration the haphazard coloring typically given to generic Seekers, chances were not in favour of their being the same guy. After being asked the question during the August 2010 Q&A, Hasbro confirmed that the yellow Rainmaker was not Sunstorm, but some as-yet-unnamed guy.<ref>[http://www.asmzine.com/geekly-rewind/2010/07/26/hasbro-transformers-qa-july-2010-answers August 2010 Q&A on ASMzine:] ''"When the right opportunities arise, the other Seekers seen in the original television series such as Acid Storm have been named and given official backgrounds. Unfortunately, not every character that has appeared on screen has made the transition into other forms of media or even product. Because of this fact, there has been no official backgrounds created for these characters."''</ref> Old Yeller was eventually named as [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]] in 2015.
*Sunstorm is apparently a fan of professional wrestling, having performed both a Stone Cold Stunner and a DDT when engaging in close combat with Jetfire in Dreamwave continuity.
*The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers: Legends]]'' mobile game used our {{SITENAME SHORT}} entry here for Sunstorm's 2014 virtual card bio, word for word. So... Yay?
*Sunstorm was considered as a redeco from ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Ghost Starscream]] (itself a new-head retool of Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations|Skydive]]) for the final [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 5.0 (2017)|Transformers Figure Subscription Service]] figure but was replaced at the last minute with [[Starscream (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Starscream]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=That's correct. The original idea for the final TFSS "freebie" figure was Sunstorm. It was switched to SG Starscream at the last minute. Sunstorm would have been the last component needed to defeat Thunder Mayhem. Showing up almost like a deus ex machina during the final fight.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1265690290993709057|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=05|day=27|(defunct=)}}</ref> for the final Fun Publications figure to be a Fun Publications character over an e-HOBBY character. [[Randy Para]] drafted the profile for Sunstorm, later recycling fragmentary elements for SG Starscream.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/137564-petes-robot-convention-and-twerk-academy/page-41#entry3545714 Post by Powered Convoy on The Allspark Forums, 2 July 2017]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese'': '''Sunstorm''' (サンストーム ''Sansutōmu'')

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