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Ninjaink

2018-05-14T20:14:44Z

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'''Ninjaink''' is the name used by artist '''Timothy Lim''' (born [[July 28]], [[1982]]). As Ninjaink, Lim has done cover work and interior illustrations for [[IDW Publishing]] titles such as ''Ghostbusters'', ''Back to the Future'', ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars Adventures]]'' and ''Street Fighter X [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''. As an employee of [[We Love Fine]], Lim has done licensed merchandising art for ''Star Wars'', [[Marvel Comics]], numerous [[Hasbro]] brands, and many other licenses.

==Covers==

*[[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|Optimus Prime issue 1]] RIPT variant
*[[Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Lost Light issue 1]] RIPT variant

==Licensed Transformers work==

Ninjaink has produced [http://community.welovefine.com/profile/7940 numerous Transformers t-shirt designs]. Highlights include:

[[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]]
*''Dark Side of the Matrix'' t-shirt
*''Bot Out of Chaar'' t-shirt
*''Til All Are One'' tour t-shirt (reverse side venue list only)

[[My Little Pony]]/Transformers crossover t-shirt series (adapted from IDW covers)
*[https://www.forfansbyfans.com/pinkieprime-5736.html Til All Are Fun!] (Pinkie/[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]])
*[https://www.forfansbyfans.com/thrillseeker-9169.html Thrill Seeker] (Rainbow Dash/[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]])
*[https://www.forfansbyfans.com/raisethehoof-9174.html Operation: Raise Da Hoof!] ([[wikia:c:mlp:DJ Pon-3|DJ Pon-3]]/[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]])
*[https://www.forfansbyfans.com/friendshipthroughtyranny-9173.html Friendship Through Tyranny] ([[wikia:c:mlp:Princess Luna#Nightmare Moon|Nightmare Moon]]/[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]])

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:SteveBlum1.jpg
Image:Bot Out Of Chaar album cover.jpg
Image:LL1 Riptcvr.jpg
Image:OP1 Riptcvr.jpg
</gallery>

*''[[:Category:Images by Ninjaink|Extended Ninjaink gallery]]''</center>

== External links ==
*[https://www.facebook.com/NinjainkArt/ Ninjaink on Facebook]
*[http://ninjaink.tumblr.com/ Ninjaink on Tumblr]

[[Category:Illustrators]]

Shinobu Satouchi

2018-05-14T00:54:01Z

DrSpengler:

[[Image:Satouchi shinobu.jpg|right|thumb|The only thing allowed in Melee tournaments besides no items and Final Destination]]
'''Shinobu Satouchi''' (里内信夫 ''Satouchi Shinobu''), born [[February 11]] in an undisclosed year in Kyoto, is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production. Among his most notable roles are Giru in ''Dragon Ball GT'' and Fox McCloud in ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.

==Voice roles==
===''Victory''===
*[[Rairyu]]
*[[Jallguar]] ("[[The New Warrior - Hellbat]]" only)
*[[Tackle]]
*[[Waver]] ("[[Jan - Defend the Campus!!]]" only)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]

==External links==
*[http://www.aoni.co.jp/actor/sa/satouchi-shinobu.html Official profile] at Aoni Production (Japanese)
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0766339/ Shinobu Satouchi] at the Internet Movie Database
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=29984 Shinobu Satouchi] at Anime News Network

[[Category:Japanese voice actors|Satouchi, Shinobu]]

Fumiya Yazaki

2018-05-11T21:53:34Z

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'''Fumiya Yazaki''' (矢崎文也; ''Yazaki Fumiya'') (b. [[February 25]], [[1970]]) is a Japanese voice actor. His best-known role is Ginkaku from the ''Naruto'' franchise.

==Voice roles==
===Transformers (2007)===
*[[William Lennox]]
===Revenge Of The Fallen===
*William Lennox
===Dark Of The Moon===
*William Lennox
===The Last Knight===
*William Lennox

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3227377/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IMDB entry]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=66754 Anime News Network entry]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Yazaki, Fumiya}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Yasuyoshi Hara

2018-05-11T21:53:17Z

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'''Yasuyoshi Hara''' (原康義 ''Hara Yasuyoshi'') is a Japanese voice actor and actor. He was born on [[April 13]], [[1952]] in Tokyo, Japan.

He dubs many of [[Wikipedia:Kurt Russell|Kurt Russell]]'s roles in films.

==Voice roles==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Tom Banachek]]

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]
* [[Morshower]]
* [[Seven Primes]]

===''Dark of the Moon''===
* [[Morshower]]

===''The Last Knight''===
* [[Morshower]]

==External links==
* [[w:ja:原康義|Yasuyoshi Hara at Japanese Wikipedia]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hara, Yasuyoshi}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Daichi EndÅ

2018-05-11T21:53:00Z

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'''Daichi Endou''' (遠藤大智; ''Endou Daichi'', sometimes ''Endo Daichi'') (b. [[February 3]], ????) is a Japanese voice actor. He's worked with such franchises as ''Naruto'' and ''Attack on Titan''.

==Voice roles==
===The Last Knight===
*[[King Arthur]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5864126/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IMDB entry]
*[https://myanimelist.net/people/10675/Daichi_Endou My Anime List entry]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Endou, Daichi}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Akari Higuchi

2018-05-11T21:52:21Z

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'''Akari Higuchi''' (樋口あかり; ''Higuchi Akari'') (b. [[May 8]], [[1976]]) is a Japanese voice actress. She's known for such roles as Jessica from ''Familiar of Zero'' and Urihime from ''Natsume's Book of Friends''.

==Voice roles==
===The Last Knight===
*[[Viviane Wembly]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2235955/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IMDB entry]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/encyclopedia/people.php?id=44926 Anime News Network entry]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Higuchi, Akari}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Hinako Sakurai

2018-05-11T21:51:59Z

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'''Hinako Sakurai''' (????; ''Sakurai Hinako'') (b. [[April 2]], [[1997]]) is a Japanese actress. Her projects consist of the mini-series ''Soshite, daremo inakunatta'' and the ''The Last Cop'' franchise.

==Voice roles==
===The Last Knight===
*[[Izabella]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8297989/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IMDB entry]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinako_Sakurai Wikipedia entry]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sakurai, Hinako}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Masamichi Kitada

2018-05-11T21:51:20Z

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'''Masamichi Kitada''' (北田理道; ''Kitada Masamichi'') (b. [[March 12]], ????) is a Japanese voice actor. His voice work includes such roles as Kamui Woods in ''My Hero Academia''.

==Voice roles==
===''Adventure''===
*[[Denny Clay]]

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Santos]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5863707/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IMDB entry]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=126001 Anime News Network entry]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kitada, Masamichi}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Space-slug

2018-05-11T13:57:34Z

DrSpengler:

{{disambig2|the alien species that hail from Belruvia|the Cybertronic wildlife|Space slug}}
'''Space-slugs''' hail from someplace called [[Belruvia]]. According to [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], they leave radioactive trails wherever they go.

==Fiction==
===IDW movie continuity===
Shockwave complained to [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] about one of the latter's soldiers leaking radioactive trail more luminescent than a Belruvian space-slug, which in turn caused some to get killed and some to get captured by the [[NEST]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1}}

[[Category:Alien species]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon]]

Diaclone

2018-05-10T14:28:34Z

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{{disambig3|Diaclone}}
[[File:Diaclone-GRB logo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Di...a...cloooooooone!!!]]

'''''Diaclone''''' (ダイアクロン ''Daiakuron'') was one of two [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toy lines (the other being ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'') from which the earliest [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] ''Transformers'' toys came.

The ''Diaclone'' toyline was first introduced in [[1980]], but it was not until March [[1982]] that toys with [[alternate mode|alt mode]]s based on realistic, present-day vehicles began to appear as part of the "Car Robots" sub-line. The first one was the ''Diaclone'' predecessor of [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], whom [[Hasbro]] now considers the first fully-fledged transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed.<ref name="hof2010">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-INAUGURAL-MEMBERS.cfm Hasbro press release for the 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame inductees]</ref> Its vehicle form was based on an older Takara toy, the "Cosmo Countach" from the ''[[Microman]]'' "Micro Command" sub-line released in 1978, which transformed into a half-robot, half-car hybrid.<ref name="command">[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/sub1-6.htm "Micro Command" toys, including the Cosmo Countach]</ref>

Before the [[Transformers brand]] was introduced, Takara directly exported some ''Diaclone'' toys to North America under the brand names ''[[Diakron]]'' and ''[[Kronoform]]'', but those lines met with very little success. French toy company ''[[Joustra]]'' also released various Diaclone figures in Europe under the original Japanese name (sporting unique box art), a few exclusive Revell model kits and even an accompanying mini-comic series, but these also faded into obscurity.

In [[1983]], [[Hasbro]] representatives discovered ''Diaclone'' and ''Microchange'' toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]], and soon struck a deal to create the ''Transformers'' brand.

The [[1984]] and [[1985]] [[Autobot Cars]], 1984 [[Decepticon Planes]], 1985 [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, 1985 [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, [[Trainbot]]s, [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]]s, [[Powerdasher]]s, [[Jumpstarter]]s, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], 1984 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]], and [[1986]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ultra Magnus]] toys all originated from ''Diaclone''.

When ''Transformers'' proved an unqualified success, plans for a 1985 ''Diaclone'' line were scrapped, and ''Transformers'' was imported to Japan in its place. These aborted toys, which would have been part of a sub-line called ''Jizai Gattai'' ("[[Free-Combination|Free Combination]]") were then incorporated into the ''Transformers'' toyline in 1986 as the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

''Diaclone'' was revived in 2016. As of yet, it does not feature a new Car Robots subline, but who knows what the future will hold.

{{picsneeded|Catalog scans}}

==Toy range (incomplete)==
The following list covers all ''Diaclone'' releases that were later rereleased as ''Transformers'' toys. ''Diaclone'' molds with no ''Transformers'' releases are generally not listed as they fall outside the purview of this site.

===Baku-Ten Attack Robo===
Released in the ''Transformers'' line as the [[Jumpstarter]]s.

* Drill Tank Type — Available in two decoes. Dark blue limbs with grey chest or dark blue limbs with red chest. (''Transformers'' releases [[Twin Twist]]/[[Salt-Man Z]]/[[Robot-Man Z]] all utilized completely new decoes)
* Jet Type - Available in two decoes. Dark blue chest with red limbs or dark blue chest with grey limbs. (''Transformers'' releases [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]/[[Salt-Man X]]/[[Robot-Man X]] all utilized completely new decoes)

===Car Robots===
[[File:Sunstreaker-diaclone.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Maybe they died when the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' crashed?]]

*No. 1 Countach LP500S — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to yellow for release as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Sunstreaker]]. The red deco was used as inspiration for [[Spin-Out (Timelines)|Spin-Out]]. The police deco was the inspiration for [[Cordon]].
*No. 2 Onebox Cherry Vanette — The ''Diaclone'' black deco was changed to red for release as [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ironhide]]. The black deco was used as inspiration for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]].
*No. 3 Countach Patrol Car Type — Not released as a Transformer. [[Sunstreaker (G1)#Wars manga|A deco]] of ''Universe'' Sunstreaker based on this was one of the choices for the second "[[Train Wars]]" toy.
*No. 4 Onebox Ambulance Type — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ratchet]].
*No. 5 4WD Hi-luxe — The ''Diaclone'' black deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Trailbreaker]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in blue and yellow decoes, the former of which was used as inspiration for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Trailbreaker (SG)|Trailbreaker]].
*No. 6 Honda City R — The ''Diaclone'' silver deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Collector's Edition|Crosscut]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in red. This mold was later redecoed as [[Screech (Generations)#Toys|Screech]].
*No. 7 Fairlady Z — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was changed to silver for release as [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Bluestreak]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in a silver deco with a black hood that inspired Bluestreak's character model, and the blue deco was used as inspiration for... [[Bluestreak (Masterpiece)|Bluestreak]]... and [[Bluestreak (SG)|Bluestreak]]. Huh.
*No. 8 [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)|4WD Wrecker Type]] — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to green for release as [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Hoist]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in blue, and the red deco was used as inspiration for [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)|Lift-Ticket]].
[[File:DiacloneSkids.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One Skids, two Skids, three Skids, four! Five Skids... and that's it.]]
*No. 9 [[Burn Out|Honda City Turbo]] — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Skids (G1)#Generation 1|Skids]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in black and red decos; the black deco was used as inspiration for [[Burn Out]].
*No.10 Fire Engine — The ''Diaclone'' version is nearly identical to the Transformers [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Inferno]] mold. However, the Mitsubishi Fuso logo molded onto the front of the cab, and extra chrome on the beam that connects the head, set this figure apart. This mold was later redecoed as [[Artfire#The Headmasters|Artfire]].
*No.11 Fairlady Z Racing Type — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Smokescreen]].
*No.12 J59 Jeep — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Hound]]. This mold was later redecoed as [[Detritus (G1)#Collector's Edition|Detritus]].
*No.13 Police Car Fairlady Z — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Prowl]].
*No.14 Porsche 935 Turbo — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Jazz]], and it later inspired [[Jazz (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Jazz]]. This mold was later redecoed as [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#The Headmasters|Ricochet]].
*No.15 New Countach LP500S — The Diaclone red deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Sideswipe]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in black and yellow decoes, which were later used for [[Deep Cover#Collector's Edition|Deep Cover]] and [[Tigertrack#Toys|Tigertrack]] .
*No.16 F-1 Ligier JS11 — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Mirage]]. A red version was also available as a ''Diaclone''.
*No.17 Battle Convoy — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged, except for some decals on the trailer, for release as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]].
*No.18 Lancia Stratos Turbo — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Wheeljack]]. A remolded version served as the inspiration for [[Exhaust]].
*No.19 New Countach Police Car — The ''Diaclone'' police deco was changed to a fire chief deco for release as [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Red Alert]]. The original deco was later used for [[Clamp Down#Collector's Edition|Clamp Down]].
[[File:TrasformerSuperBuggy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|What, no TF love for Powered Buggy?]]
*No.20 Truck Crane — The ''Diaclone'' version is nearly identical to the ''Transformers'' [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1|Grapple]] mold. However, the Mitsubishi Fuso logo molded onto the front of the cab, and extra chrome on the beam that connects the head, set this figure apart. This mold was later redecoed as [[Hauler#Collector's Edition|Hauler]].
*No.21 Corvette Stingray — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to blue for release as [[Tracks (G1)#Generation 1|Tracks]]. The ''Diaclone'' red deco was released as Tracks in Europe and later as [[Road Rage (G1)#Collector's Edition|Road Rage]], and it also inspired [[Tracks (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Tracks]]. A Finnish exclusive black deco was the inspiration for [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]].
*Powered Convoy — The ''Diaclone'' deco was reversed for release as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in a chrome deco. The Powered Buggy accessory was excised from all Transformers releases. The ''Diaclone'' deco was used as inspiration for [[Delta Magnus]] and [[Magna Convoy]].

===Construction Vehicle Robo===
There were two ''Diaclone'' releases available. There were many coloring differences between the two but only the most obvious are listed below. All six received new green and purple decos for release in the ''Transformers'' line. The same molds were also released during ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' with the green changed to yellow and, later, orange.
*No. 1 Bulldozer - Orange in both versions. ([[Bonecrusher (G1)#Generation 1|Bonecrusher]])
*No. 2 Power Shovel - Orange in both versions. ([[Scavenger (G1)#Generation 1|Scavenger]])
*No. 3 Shovel-dozer - Orange in both versions. ([[Scrapper (G1)#Generation 1|Scrapper]])
*No. 4 Truck Crane - Red in version one, blue in version two. ([[Hook (G1)#Generation 1|Hook]])
*No. 5 Dump Truck - Red in both versions. ([[Long Haul (G1)#Generation 1|Long Haul]])
*No. 6 Concrete Mixer - Red in version one, blue in version two. ([[Mixmaster (G1)#Generation 1|Mixmaster]])

The [[combiner]] pieces were predominately blue in version one and red in version two.

===Dashers===
The Dashers were released in ''Transformers'' as the [[Powerdasher]]s. They were only available via mail-order and [[Robot Point]]s, and did not even receive individual names until decades later.

*Sky Dasher ([[Cromar#Generation 1|Cromar]])
*Drill Dasher - also released as a Revell model kit in Europe ([[Zetar (G1)#Generation 1|Zetar]])
*F-1 Dasher - also released as a Revell model kit in Europe ([[Aragon#Generation 1|Aragon]])

===Dinosaur Robo===
[[File:DiacloneSwoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Ohh, so [[Show-accuracy|''that's'']] where his color scheme came from.]]
The Dinosaur Robo molds became the [[Dinobot (G1)#Generation 1|Dinobots]] in ''Transformers''. Duh. All of the TF releases had softer plastic in certain places. There were also several differences in decoes between the ''Diaclone'' and ''Transformers'' versions, mostly the replacement of blue paint with red.

*Tyrannosaurus ([[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Grimlock]])
*Triceratops ([[Slag (G1)#Generation 1|Slag]])
*Brontosaurus ([[Sludge (G1)#Generation 1|Sludge]])
*Stegosaurus ([[Snarl (G1)#Generation 1|Snarl]])
*Pteranodon ([[Swoop (G1)#Generation 1|Swoop]])

===Double Changers===
The Double Changers were released as the [[Omnibot (G1)#Generation 1|Omnibots]], and like the Powerdashers, were only available via mail-order and Robot Points.

*Ferrari BB ([[Overdrive#Generation 1|Overdrive]])
*Savanna RX-7 ([[Camshaft (G1)#Generation 1|Camshaft]])
*Celica XX ([[Downshift (G1)#Generation 1|Downshift]])

===F-15 Robo===
The F-15 Robo mold was the source for the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. The black and purple deco used for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Skywarp]] was created for the ''Transformers'' line, and was never available as a ''Diaclone''. The decoes and remolded wings for the [[Conehead]]s were also original to ''The Transformers''.

* Super-high-speed fighter type ([[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Starscream]])
* Acrobat type ([[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Thundercracker]])

===Insecter Robo===
In ''Diaclone'', these were mechs used by the [[Waruder]]s, the "bad guys" of that universe. In ''Transformers'' they were released as the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] with new purple, black, and yellow decoes. Much later, the ''Diaclone'' decoes were released as the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Insecticon clone|Insecticon Clones]].

*Kabutron ([[Bombshell (G1)#Generation 1|Bombshell]]/[[Salvo]])
*Battas ([[Kickback (G1)#Generation 1|Kickback]]/[[Shothole]])
*[[Kuwagatrer]] ([[Shrapnel (G1)#Generation 1|Shrapnel]]/[[Zaptrap]])

===Train Robo===
The Train Robo molds were only released as Transformers in Japan during the ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]]'' franchise as [[Raiden]] and his individual components, the [[Trainbot]]s. There were two color variations released for the ''Diaclone'' line, making 12 individual trains total. Numbers 7-12 are much rarer and were never released as a giftset.

*No. 1 [[wikipedia:Tōkaidō Shinkansen|Tōkaidō]] [[wikipedia:0 Series Shinkansen|0 Series Shinkansen]] ([[Shouki#The Headmasters|Shouki]])
*No. 2 [[wikipedia:JNR Class EF65|EF65-1000]] [[wikipedia:Blue Train (Japan)|Blue Train]] ([[Getsuei#The Headmasters|Getsuei]])
*No. 3 [[wikipedia:Tōhoku Shinkansen|Tōhoku]] [[wikipedia:Jōetsu Shinkansen|Jōetsu]] [[wikipedia:200 Series Shinkansen|200 Series Shinkansen]] ([[Yukikaze (Headmasters)#The Headmasters|Yukikaze]])
*No. 4 [[wikipedia:Tōkaidō Main Line|Tōkaidō Main Line]] 153 Express Train ([[Suiken#The Headmasters|Suiken]])
*No. 5 L-[[wikipedia:Limited express|Limited Express]] [[wikipedia:485 series|485]] ([[Seizan#The Headmasters|Seizan]])
*No. 6 [[wikipedia:JNR Class DE10|DE10]] Diesel Locomotive ([[Kaen#The Headmasters|Kaen]])
*No. 7 Tōkaidō 0 Series Shinkansen Metallic (Silver Liner)
*No. 8 Limited Express [[wikipedia:JNR Class ED76|EF76]] (Battle Liner)
*No. 9 [[wikipedia:Doctor Yellow|Doctor Yellow 922]] (Yellow Liner)
*No. 10 [[wikipedia:Yokosuka Line|Yokosuka Line]] [[wikipedia:113 series|113]] (Miracle Liner)
*No. 11 [[wikipedia:Sleeping car|Sleeper Express]] [[wikipedia:583 series|583]] (Thunder Liner)
*No. 12 DE10 Diesel Locomotive Transparent (Crystal Liner)

===Triplechangers===
[[File:G1-toy Overcharge.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Only the Jet Fighter Type [[Triple Changer]] was ever released in the ''Transformers'' line, but the Helicopter Type later inspired three fiction-only characters. [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Astrotrain]] may have been in development when the change to the ''Transformers'' brand occurred.

*No. 1 Jet Fighter Type (redecoed in purple and beige as [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Blitzwing]], original ''Diaclone'' dark green and white deco later released as [[Overcharge (G1)#Collector's Edition|Overcharge]])
*No. 2 Helicopter Type ([[Rotorbolt (Timelines)|Rotorbolt]]/[[Skyklik]], original blue deco/[[Fumes]], grey deco; all are fiction-only)

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==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Wyatt Toys]] advertised ''Diaclone'' and ''[[Microman]]'' toys for sale in the [[Detroit Powell Press]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

==Notes==
*''Diaclone'' is a portmanteau of "diamond" and "cyclone": "strong as a diamond, fast as a cyclone".
*Designs from ''Diaclone'' were plagiarized for the Korean animated movie ''Diatron 5'' (다이아트론5), which is currently haunting [[Walmart]] dollar bins as ''[http://www.amazon.com/SPACE-TRANSFORMERS/dp/B000FHDNZW Space Transformers]''.
*Like ''Transformers'' after it, ''Diaclone'' was also released in other countries, in some cases licensed to other companies:
**Takara themselves had a short run in the U.S. market under the name ''[[Diakron]]'', featuring three toys that were later released as ''Transformers'' in different colors.
**Italian company [[GiG]] initially released toys under the name ''Diaclone'', but soon changed it to ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}}. Whether GiG was copying Hasbro or the other way round is unclear; however, ''Trasformer'' did feature a blend of ''Diaclone'' toys and elements original to Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line, possibly due to production reasons.
**French company [[Joustra]] released the toys under the name ''Diaclone'' in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, featuring a blend of [[Micro Change]] and Diaclone toys with unique packaging designs and origin stories, but eventually sporting factory-applied [[Autobot]] or [[Decepticon]] [[insignia|stickers]], also due to production reasons.
**Takara themselves released toys in Finland under the name ''Diaclone'', sharing elements of the packaging design with GiG's ''Trasformer'' line. This release is notable for a unique black version of the Corvette Stingray (pre-[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]).

==See also==
* [[Pre-Transformer]]s
* [[Diakron]]
* [[Kronoform]]
* [[Micro Change]]
* [[Trasformer]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.diaclone.net Diaclone.Net]
* [http://1501bc.com/pretf/ ''Diaclone''] at the Pre-Transformers Page

{{toystub}}

[[Category:Diaclone| ]]
[[Category:Japanese franchises]]
[[Category:Non-Transformers toylines]]
[[Category:Other TakaraTomy properties]]

Cordon (G1)

2018-05-10T02:45:31Z

DrSpengler:

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Cordon is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:TrainWars PoliceSunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Commissioner Cordon.]]

'''Cordon''' (コルドン ''Korudon'') is probably a cop.

==Fiction==
===Train Wars===
When [[The Fallen]] attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in the hopes of merging with [[Vector Sigma]], [[Overdrive]] sought additional help using the power of his [[Quantum Dial]]. Further empowering the dial with the help of the Oracle, Overdrive reached across space and time to recruit a "police-type" Sunstreaker and other inter-dimensional warriors. {{storylink|Train Wars}} The Fallen assumed a combination form, however, and managed to impale Silverbolt and the reinforcements using energy spikes. [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], the [[Trainbot]]s, the [[Sixtrain|Train Team]], and the [[Sixliner|Liner Team]] soon arrived to turn the tide, and the Fallen was ultimately defeated. In the aftermath, the policebot was returned home by the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]]s. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Masterpiece===
*'''Cordon''' (October [[2018]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-42'''

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Cordon is a redeco and retool of MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]], transforming from robot to a licensed Lamborghini Countach LP500S with a lightbar.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
*Cordon is a ''Transformers'' version of ''[[Diaclone]]'' No. 3 Countach Patrol Car Type, whose original tooling was recycled with a new paintjob to become the original Generation 1 Sunstreaker.
* A mock-up of a "Sunstreaker Police Type" redeco of the 2008 ''Universe'' Sunstreaker mold, an homage to the ''Diaclone'' toy, was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The mock-up promised that the final product would feature a lightbar, presumably the one from the [[Red Alert (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei!'' Alert]] version of the mold. In the end it didn't win the poll to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 3.8% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]

Brian Drummond

2018-05-09T01:10:19Z

DrSpengler:

{{disambig3|Brian}}
[[Image:Brian drummond full.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Part Aussie jet, part Saiyan prince, all cool.]]

'''Brian Drummond''' (born [[August 10]], [[1969]]) is a Canadian voice actor. He is known for several roles, including [[Venom (Crossovers)|Venom]] on ''[[Spider-Man]] Unlimited'', Garu on ''Pucca'', Kruncha and Nuckal on ''Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'', Toas Onewa and Matau on the ''Bionicle'' series, the Tuvar half of Two-Bad and Stinkor on the 2002 ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'', and Carrot Cake, Seebreeze & various others on ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''

In the world of dubbing, he has been Zechs Merquise on ''Gundam Wing'', Ryuk on ''Death Note'', Benny on ''Black Lagoon'', and is widely remembered as Vegeta on the Ocean dub of ''Dragon Ball Z'', a role he later (sort of) reprised in the Funimation dub of ''Dragon Ball Super''.

His power level is ''well'' over 9,000.

==Voice roles==
===''Beast Machines''===
*[[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]]

===''Armada''===
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]]

===''Energon''===
*[[Shockblast]]

===''Cybertron''===
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0238546/ Brian Drummond at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Drummond, Brian}}
[[Category:Mainframe Entertainment]]
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Setsuji SatÅ

2018-05-07T22:46:27Z

DrSpengler: reversing for consistency with other Japanese VA articles.

[[File:Sato_setsuji.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]
'''Setsuji Satō''' (佐藤せつじ ''Satō Setsuji'', born [[December 6]], [[1974]]) is a Japanese voice actor. Some of his better known roles include Foxcon in ''Beast Saga'', Gai Usui in ''Cardfight Vanguard'', Joseph Yaht in ''Turn a Gundam'' and Naretarō Mina in ''Duel Masters vs R''.

In the world of dubbing, he has played Green Lantern in ''[[Batman|The Batman]]'', King Julien in ''The Penguins of Madagascar'', Mooseblood in ''Bee Movie'', Jason Penopolis in ''Home Movies'', Baby Brent McHale in ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'', Miek in ''Planet Hulk'', Chicken Joe in ''Surf's Up'' and the titular character of ''Clarence''.

==Roles==
===''Transformers (2007)''===
*[[Patrick Donnelly]]

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Igor]]

===''Age of Extinction''===
*[[Lucas Flannery]]

===''Transformers Adventure''===
*[[Bisk]]
*[[Clampdown (RID)|Clampdown]]

===''Transformers Adventure -Prime of Micron-''===
*Bisk
*Clampdown
*[[Bludgeon (RID 2015)|Bludgeon]]
*[[Clout]]

===''The Last Knight===
*[[Mohawk]]

==External links==
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=21158 Setsuji Satō at the Anime News Network]
*[http://www.enkikaku.jp/men'sprofile/sato_setuj-prof.html Enkikaku Profile]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Satō, Setsuji}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Silas Borges

2018-05-06T01:21:18Z

DrSpengler: /* Transformers Animated */

{{disambig2|the real-life voice actor|the ''Prime'' [[human]]|Silas}}
{{picsneeded}}
'''Silas Borges''' is a Brazilian voice actor. His other dubbing roles include Yumichika Ayasegawa in ''Bleach'', Josh in ''Hanna Montana'', Jeece in ''Dragon Ball Kai'', Arty Abrams in ''Glee'', Kentaro Shiratori in ''Barom One'', Roger in ''Phil of the Future'' and Alone/Hades in ''Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas''.

==Voice roles==
===''Transformers Animated''===
*[[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]]

==External links==
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com.au/encyclopedia/people.php?id=60987 Silas BORGES] on Anime News Network

{{DEFAULTSORT:Borges, Silas}}
[[Category:Portuguese voice actors]]

Michihiro Ikemizu

2018-05-05T02:00:47Z

DrSpengler: /* Roles */

'''Michihiro Ikemizu''' (池水通洋 ''Ikemizu Michihiro''), born [[April 11]], [[1943]] in Kanagawa, is a veteran Japanese voice actor. Some of his more notable roles include Isao Oota in ''Patlabor'', Tagaro's father in the ''Doraemon'' franchise and Robin Mask and Phoenix Mask in ''Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne'' (''M.U.S.C.L.E.'').

In the world of dubbing, he has played Commander Dirk Courage in ''Spiral Zone'', adult Todd in Disney's ''The Fox and the Hound'', Pongo in Disney's ''101 Dalmations'' and the narrator in Disney's ''Peter Pan''.

==Voice roles==
===''The Headmasters''===
*[[Doublecross]]
*[[Platinum Tiger]]
*[[Shouki]] (episode 1 only)
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Triggerhappy]]

===''Victory''===
*[[Sixshot|Greatshot]]

===''Transformers: The Last Knight''===
*[[Edmund Burton]]

==External links==
*[http://www.aoni.co.jp/actor/a/ikemizu-michihiro.html Official profile] at Aoni Production (Japanese)
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=426 Michihiro Ikemizu] at the Anime News Network

[[Category:Japanese voice actors|Ikemizu, Michihiro]]

Jet pack

2018-05-05T01:59:34Z

DrSpengler: /* Masterpiece */

[[File:NYSideswipeCardart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|thumb|''Cheat Commandos playset comes with Reinforcements' Justice Rocket Backpack Rocket Rocket.'']]
'''Jet packs''', or '''rocket packs''' are a type of back-mounted thruster system that allow an [[Autobot]] an extended levels of flight. They equip Autobots with the means to journey to locations their ground-based forms would otherwise not grant them access to.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:DinobotIsland2 Optimus and jet packs.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"OK everyone, time to strap on these tanks of explosive rocket fuel!"]]
When the [[Decepticon]]s blasted off in [[Victory (G1)|their space cruiser]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] to fork over his rocket pack so he could give chase. The rocket pack fell short of matching the space cruiser's velocity and Optimus tumbled back down to Earth. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] wore his own pack while he and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] investigated strange energy readings which turned out to be [[Dinobot Island (G1)|island]] in the middle of the ocean. Bumblebee was attacked by a flying [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaur]] that damaged his jet pack. Powerglide was attempting to repair the jet pack when they were suddenly attacked by another larger dinosaur. After Powerglide abandoned the jet pack it was stepped on and crushed by the pursuing dinosaur. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}}

After the energy tapping of Dinobot Island caused instability all across [[Earth]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots used a number of jet packs to fly to the island. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

Before the Autobots went flying out into space, [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] ordered to them, "Don your rocket packs!" They didn't appear to be wearing any rocket packs but they were flying anyway, so who the hell knows. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}
{{--}}
====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga====
During a battle at [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] in [[Arizona]], Sideswipe used his rocket pack to blast off into an aerial attack on the Decepticons. He was bombed out of the sky by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 2|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #2}}
====''Story of Binaltech''====
After taking serious damage from a [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] attack, Sideswipe was rebuilt into a new [[Binaltech]] body. The new body dispensed with his rocket pack as a separate device, incorporating its booster capabilities directly into his back. {{storylink|Story of Binaltech, Chapter 1}}
===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
Sideswipe used his rocket pack in an attempt to catch up to [[Octane]], who had stolen a payload of [[energon]]. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 6}}
===''Animated''===
{{stub}}
{{storylink|Endgame, Part I}}
{{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}

==Toys==
===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 SideSwipe toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
:Sideswipe's "supercharger intake" could double as his rocket pack when plugged into his back in robot-mode.
:It was ''not'' included with [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Lambor release.
===Timelines===
*'''Sideswipe''' ([[BotCon 2010]] customization class Deluxe)
:A redeco of the 2008 ''Universe'' toy, Sideswipe's "'''supercharger intake'''" could double as his rocket pack when plugged into his back in robot-mode.
===Rescue Bots===
[[File:JackTracker&JetPack.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Jack Tracker & Jet Pack''' (2011)
*'''Billy Blastoff & Jet Pack''' (2011)
:A jet pack was included with the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' toy of [[Jack Tracker]] which was also sold under the name Billy Blastoff.

:Pressing the yellow button on the jet pack causes the thrusters to spin in opposite directions, simulating flight. The wings can be pushed in and a yellow tab lowered to transform the jet pack into a [[Rescue Gear|rescue tool]] of unclear type for Chase the Police Bot; pushing the yellow nose section in can cause the wings to pop back out.
===Masterpiece===
*'''Bumble G-2 Ver.''' (07-[[2015]])
[[File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece G2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With bonus character that never used one!]]
:This Masterpiece jetpack as worn by Bumblebee in the cartoon episode "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1]]" comes with a redeco of ''Masterpiece'' Bumble in shiny ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' gold.

{{--}}

==Notes==
[[image:ThrottlebotTVMag1.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
*Artwork provided by [[Studio OX]] for the magazine ''[[TV Magazine]]'' offered its own interpretation of the self-propulsion gimmick that thematically linked all members of the [[Throttlebot]]s: Wicked sweet jet packs.

[[Category:Generation 1 technology]]
[[Category:Rescue Gear]]

Michihiro Ikemizu

2018-05-04T21:52:03Z

DrSpengler:

'''Michihiro Ikemizu''' (池水通洋 ''Ikemizu Michihiro''), born [[April 11]], [[1943]] in Kanagawa, is a veteran Japanese voice actor. Some of his more notable roles include Isao Oota in ''Patlabor'', Tagaro's father in the ''Doraemon'' franchise and Robin Mask and Phoenix Mask in ''Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne'' (''M.U.S.C.L.E.'').

In the world of dubbing, he has played Commander Dirk Courage in ''Spiral Zone'', adult Todd in Disney's ''The Fox and the Hound'', Pongo in Disney's ''101 Dalmations'' and the narrator in Disney's ''Peter Pan''.

==Roles==
===''The Headmasters''===
*[[Doublecross]]
*[[Platinum Tiger]]
*[[Shouki]] (episode 1 only)
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Triggerhappy]]

===''Victory''===
*[[Sixshot|Greatshot]]

===''Transformers: The Last Knight''===
*[[Edmund Burton]]

==External links==
*[http://www.aoni.co.jp/actor/a/ikemizu-michihiro.html Official profile] at Aoni Production (Japanese)
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=426 Michihiro Ikemizu] at the Anime News Network

[[Category:Japanese voice actors|Ikemizu, Michihiro]]

Campbell Lane

2018-05-03T14:56:20Z

DrSpengler:

{{picsneeded}}
'''Campbell Lane''' ([[July 15]], [[1935]] - [[January 30]], [[2014]]) was a Canadian screen actor and voice actor. A familiar face to viewers of Canadian-produced television, his more prominent roles include Baron Strucker in ''[[Nick Fury]], Agent of [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'', the First Hybrid in ''Battlestar Galactica: Razor'', and George in ''Alienated''. He also appeared in three episodes of ''The X-Files'' (as three different characters).

Some of Lane's voice-over roles include Skeletor on ''The New Adventures of He-Man'', [[Doctor X|Dr. X]] on the 1995 incarnation of ''[[Action Man]]'', and Mastermind on ''X-Men: Evolution''.

In 2014, Lane passed away at the age of 78 from lung cancer.

==Voice roles==
===''Beast Wars''===
*[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (PlayStation)===
*Rampage

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0132655/ Campbell Lane at the Internet Movie Database]
*[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theprovince/obituary.aspx?n=campbell-francis-lane&pid=169564856 Campbell Francis Lane obituary]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lane, Campbell}}
[[Category:Mainframe Entertainment]]
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Hector Ramirez

2018-05-03T14:29:55Z

DrSpengler: /* Notes */

[[File:HectorRamirezPrimeTarget1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What secrets lie within Al Capone's vault? Certainly not a couch.]]

'''Hector Ramirez''' is a journalist... in a looser sense of the word. Vapid and easily bamboozled, he nevertheless marches on in his attempts at investigative reporting, full of a misguided bravado that frequently puts him into unnecessarily dangerous situations. Still, thanks to a combination of weaseling and dumb luck, he has managed both to stay on the air and not get himself killed—discounting the time he was turned into a fifteen-foot-tall living zombie, at any rate. He got better.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]], [[John Stephenson]] (English), ? (Japanese)}}

After the evil [[Chumley|Lord Chumley]] stole a [[Daina|top secret Soviet jet]], the blame was placed on the [[United States of America|United States]]. Hector Ramirez appeared on TV, commenting on the new hostilities between the US and the [[Soviet Union]] erupting from this incident. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
In the 22nd century, Hector's great-nephew, [[Lester Black]], carried on his work. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:What Its Really Like - Hector Ramirez.jpg|thumb|left|125px|[[w:Jim Cantore|Jim Cantore]], he is not.]]
Hector Ramirez is a [[Mexico|Mexican]] journalist and boss of intern [[Sofía Orozco]]. With Orozco, he arranged for a tell-all interview with [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]—where he planned to dig deep and also confront the robot about things like the death of [[John Powell]], and also shop him to [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. After lulling Jazz into a false sense of security with easier questions, Ramirez got more aggressive and started to twist answers as they got to the [[All Hail Megatron|2008 invasion]]. A hurt Jazz was alerted before the Joes could arrive and fled the trap. {{storylink|What It's Really Like}}

During [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]]'s attack on [[Iacon]] during Earth's induction into the [[Council of Worlds]], Ramirez reported on the scene from Earth, and was of the opinion that stranding the human delegates on Cybertron was a necessary sacrifice to prevent another Transformer invasion. {{storylink|Primeless, Part 1}}

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[File:WorldOfHectorRamirez.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Hector in ''G.I. Joe'', ''Transformers'', ''Inhumanoids'' and ''Jem''. So far, no known ''[[My Little Pony]]'' appearances.]]
* Hector Ramirez was writer [[Buzz Dixon]]'s parody of the infamous "journalist" [[wikipedia:Geraldo Rivera|Geraldo Rivera]]. Ramirez was originally conceived as a returning character in ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'', but would go on to appear in other [[Hasbro]]- and [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]]-created shows, including ''[[Jem|Jem and the Holograms]]'' and, most prominently, ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' (voiced by [[Neil Ross]] in all of those appearances).
* Although the character is not named on screen, Buzz Dixon [http://joeguide.com/interviews/buzzdixon.shtml claimed in an interview] to have included Ramirez in a ''Transformers'' script, and "[[Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target]]" is the only episode that fits the bill (given that Dixon's only other script was "[[Carnage in C-Minor]]"). The fact booklet released with [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]]'s ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Transformers 2010]]'' DVD box set (written by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]) identifies the newscaster as Ramirez (and explains the character's significance to oblivious Japanese viewers).
* Although the basics of Ramirez's physical appearance remain consistent, the ''details'' vary considerably between the shows he has appeared in, and sometimes even ''within'' them.
**''G.I. Joe'' first depicted Ramirez with a thin moustache and black hair parted to the side in "Twenty Questions", then depicted him with a bushy moustache and grey hair parted to the side in "The Traitor, Part II", then went back to his original design for his subsequent appearances in "Not a Ghost of a Chance", "Sins of Our Fathers" and storyboards for ''G.I. Joe: The Movie''. The DiC seasons of ''G.I. Joe'' gave him a new outfit (brown cargo vest and green turtleneck sweater) while maintaining his facial appearance, albeit with brown hair parted to the side and a moustache that was thin in "Injustice and the Cobra Way" and then bushy in "Cobra World".
**''Jem'' depicted Ramirez with a thin moustache and black slicked-back hair in "One Jem Too Many".
**In ''Inhumanoids'' Ramirez sported a bushy moustache and black hair parted to the side.
**Ramirez's appearance in ''Transformers'' is mostly consistent with his ''Inhumanoids'' appearance, having a bushy moustache and hair parted to the side, albeit his hair is brown rather than black.
* For Ramirez's appearances the ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' seasons produced by DiC (where he was voiced by [[Alvin Sanders]]), his name was changed to "José Riviera" for reasons unknown. It appeared to be a late change, though, as newspaper text in "Injustice..." still credits his byline to "Hector Ramirez".
* Outside of the cartoons, Ramirez appeared in one issue of [[Devil's Due Press]]'s ''G.I. Joe'' comic, Issue #40, where he was blown up in a taxi cab by [[Cobra]] after delivering sensitive information to [[Joe Colton]].
*When Lester Black first appeared in the ''Animated'' cartoon, some fans speculated that he might be an ''Animated'' version of Hector Ramirez. Model sheets revealed Lester's real name, dispelling the notion, but ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' stepped up to the plate and forged a connection anyway!

==External links==
* [http://buzzdixon.com/media/the-many-faces-of-hector-ramirez/ Buzz Dixon on Hector Ramirez]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramirez, Hector}}
[[Category:Animated humans]]
[[Category:Fiction-only characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon humans]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 humans]]
[[Category:Journalists]]

Alvin Sanders

2018-05-03T14:14:52Z

DrSpengler: /* Voice Roles */

[[Image:AlvinSanders.jpg|right|250px|thumb|You're a Terrible Stuntman!]]
'''Alvin Sanders''' (born [[March 16]], [[1952]]) is an American-Canadian screen and voice actor. He currently sits on the Union of British Columbia Performers' executive board.

Some voice roles he's known for include the Puppetmaster on ''Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'', "Flutterguy" on ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'' (replacing [[Blu Mankuma]]), Flogg on ''The New Adventures of He-Man'', Jonathan Talbain on the ''Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge'' OVA series, Stretcher and [[Hector Ramirez (G1)|José Riviera]] on the DiC seasons of ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'', and as the original voice of Mr. Popo on the Ocean dub of ''Dragon Ball Z''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]

===''Energon''===
*Demolishor

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0761452/ Alvin Sanders at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sanders, Alvin}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Alvin Sanders

2018-05-03T14:14:43Z

DrSpengler:

[[Image:AlvinSanders.jpg|right|250px|thumb|You're a Terrible Stuntman!]]
'''Alvin Sanders''' (born [[March 16]], [[1952]]) is an American-Canadian screen and voice actor. He currently sits on the Union of British Columbia Performers' executive board.

Some voice roles he's known for include the Puppetmaster on ''Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'', "Flutterguy" on ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'' (replacing [[Blu Mankuma]]), Flogg on ''The New Adventures of He-Man'', Jonathan Talbain on the ''Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge'' OVA series, Stretcher and [[Hector Ramirez (G1)|José Riviera]] on the DiC seasons of ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'', and as the original voice of Mr. Popo on the Ocean dub of ''Dragon Ball Z''.

==Voice Roles==
===''Armada''===
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]

===''Energon''===
*Demolishor

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0761452/ Alvin Sanders at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sanders, Alvin}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!

2018-05-03T00:15:37Z

DrSpengler: /* Notes */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=[[Transformers: The Headmasters (manga)|''Transformers: The Headmasters'']]
|prev=The Headmasters issue 1
|next=The Headmasters issue 2
|title="Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!"
|japanese=ビースト星の大決定戦
|romaji=Beast-sei no Daiketteisen
|image=BattleBeasts01.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=[[Kodansha]]
|published in=''[[TV Magazine]]''
|date=August 1987
|writer=[[Masumi Kaneda]]
|penciler=[[Ban Magami]]
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''With White Leo and Rodimus Prime away, the Decepticons and their Beastformer allies make another attempt to conquer planet Beast.'''

==Synopsis==
With [[White Leo]] away on some business, the [[Decepticon]]s and their unit of evil [[Beastformer]]s seize the opportunity to launch a second assault on Planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. Responding to an SOS from the [[Autobot]] Beastformers, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] deploys [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his team of [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] to investigate.

[[File:Cain-slash.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Kane is able!]]
[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] discover [[Alligatron]] and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] attacking a unit of Autobot Beastformers and quickly swoop in. Allowing themselves to be captured, they give the Autobot Beastformers enough time to escape. Elsewhere, [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] are being attacked by the "Heat-sucking Vegetation", [[Reproganmar]]; spikey flora that suck energy out of robots somehow. At the last minute, however, they are rescued by [[Kane]] and the other Autobot Beastformers that sent the distress signal. After telling his life story, Kane, the Autobot Beastformers, Chromedome and Hardhead sneak over to the Decepticon camp.

There, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] chuckles over his capture of Highbrow and Brainstorm. Alligatron wishes to use them as bait to lure White Leo into a trap, while [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]], [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] simply ask that they be given the Autobots' [[transtector]]s after they're done with them. With no time left to wait for White Leo to arrive, Kane distracts the Decepticon Headmasters, giving Highbrow and Brainstorm the chance to break free. The Decepticon Beastformers ready themselves to attack, only to quickly be massacred by a storm of arrows. White Leo has returned!

[[File:BattleBeasts18.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|White (Leo) Power!]]
White Leo, along with his back-up unit of Autobot Beastformers, waste no time in chopping several Decepticon Beastformers in half. Meanwhile, the [[Trainbot]]s arrive and quickly transform into [[Raiden]]. Defeating Predaking with a mighty "J.R. Kick", they free the Autobot Beastformers still being held captive. Elsewhere, Kane is about to be eaten alive by the Decepticon Headmasters when the Autobot Headmasters show up to his rescue. Combining their firepower into the "Headmaster Grand Laser", they defeat the Decepticon Headmasters. Galvatron orders all Decepticons to return to [[Chaar]], save for Alligatron and the Decepticon Beastformers, whom he leaves to fend for themselves.

The Autobots savor their victory, relieved that White Leo and the Trainbots returned from [[Athenia]] just in the nick of time.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
* [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (1)
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (2)
* [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (3)
* [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (4)
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (5)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Shouki]] (27)
* [[Suiken]] (28)
* [[Getsuei]] (29)
* [[Kaen]] (30)
* [[Seizan]] (31)
* [[Yukikaze (Headmasters)|Yukikaze]] (32)
* [[Raiden]] (33)

|c2=
* [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] (7)
* [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] (11)
* [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (20)
* [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] (21)
* [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] (22)
* [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] (23)

|h3=[[Beastformer]]s|c3=
* [[Alligatron]] (8)
* [[Killer Fish]] (9)
* [[Drillfrog]] (10)
* [[Battle Bear]] (12)
* [[Elephan]] (13)
* [[Yellow Giraffe]] (14)
* [[Beafox]] (15)
* [[Golder]] (16)
* [[Kane]] (17)
* [[Wildthunder]] (18)
* [[Big Serow]] (19)
* [[Snakebomb (Beastformers)|Snakebomb]] (24)
* [[White Leo]] (25)
* [[Flykick]] (26)
* [[Rabbit Kid]] (34)

}}

==Notes==
*This issue takes place some time after the ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]'' episode "[[Rebellion on Planet Beast]]", when the Transformers first met the Beastformers, but before "[[Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1]]", which begins the story which writes [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] out of the series.
*Hordes of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] are shown alongside [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], which makes no sense from a Western perspective, as the Sharkticons were allies of the [[Quintesson]]s and not the [[Decepticon]]s. In the Japanese canon, however, the Sharkticons were labeled as [[Predacon (G1)|Animatrons]], thus making their appearance alongside Predaking ''somewhat'' logical.
*A proper ''narrative'' reason for why the Sharkticons are present on planet Beast was given in the [[Beastformers catalog]], while a second and different explanation was created decades later in [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 44]].
*The [[Monsterbot]]s were left behind on planet Beast in "[[Rebellion on Planet Beast]]" for the sole purpose of protecting it from further Decepticon activity, yet no mention of them is made whatsoever. They'll later be shown amongst the Autobot forces in outer space in "[[Head Formation of Friendship]]", so perhaps they were called away from Beast sometime prior to this adventure.

===Reprints===
*2002 — ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]]''

==External links==
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/battlebeasts.php "Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!" in English]

[[Category:Beastformers franchise]]
[[Category:The Headmasters issues]]

The Water Gem of Stillness

2018-05-02T14:31:28Z

DrSpengler:

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Beastformers]]'' Adventure Game
|next=Legend of the Three Wise Ones
|title="The Water Gem of Stillness"
|japanese=水の静宝
|romaji=Mizu no Jōhō
|image=
|caption=
|publisher=[[Keibunsha]]
|date=[[1988]]
|published in=''[[Hero Special 4: Beastformers]]''
|written by=
|art by=
}}

'''White Leo and a group of Beastformers seek one of the Water Gems so that they can end its disastrous effects on the weather.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Beast (planet)|Beast]] is suffering from extreme weather conditions as rain has not fallen in [[North Snarl]] for six months, slowly turning the continent into a desert. The cause of the problem lies in the [[Water Gem of Stillness]], one of six powerful gems that have been lost in various places on the planet. The [[Beastformer]]s locate it in the once great, now dried up [[Lake Sagan]], and [[White Leo]] leads a a party made up of [[Badshark]], [[Bowdog]], [[Bluehorse]] and [[Deaspider]] there to search for it.

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'''Pages 1 > 2'''

Using their [[Energy Counter]], the Beastformer detect the Water Gem's presence underneath the dried up lake bed. Bluehorse uses his natural horsepower to dig for it, but finds nothing.

'''''Bluehorse keeps digging.'' [[#page 13|page 13]]'''

'''''Deaspider uses his [[MVP Weapon]].'' [[#page 9|page 9]]'''

'''''Bluehorse uses his MVP Weapon.'' [[#page 11|page 11]]'''

{{anchor|page 13}}
:;Page 13
:''(From [[#page 2|page 2]] or [[#page 9|page 9]])''
:Bluehorse keeps digging by hand but it's an inefficient method, so White Leo ponders what else can be done.

:'''''Deaspider uses his MVP Weapon.'' [[#page 9|page 9]]'''

:'''''Bluehorse uses his MVP Weapon.'' [[#page 11|page 11]]'''

{{anchor|page 9}}
:;Page 9
:''(From [[#page 2|page 2]] or [[#page 13|page 13]])''
:Deaspider uses his Deathbinder weapon, but it's not made for digging and does nothing.

:'''''Bluehorse keeps digging after all.'' [[#page 13|page 13]]'''

:'''''Bluehorse uses his MVP Weapon.'' [[#page 11|page 11]]'''

{{anchor|page 11}}
:;Pages 11 > 8 > 10
:''(From [[#page 2|page 2]] or [[#page 9|page 9]])''
:Bluehorse uses his Tomahorse weapon to blow a hole in the earth, causing the unstable ground to collapse beneath the Beastformers. They fall into something akin to an antlion pit trap and encounter a giant scorpion. ''Roll a die.''

:'''''4-6.'' [[#page 4|page 4]]'''

:'''''2-3.'' Roll again.'''

:'''''1.'' [[#page 5|page 5]]'''

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::;Page 4
::''(From [[#page 11|page 10]])''

::The party battles the scorpion. ''Roll a die.''

::'''''5-6.'' [[#page 3|page 3]]'''

::'''''3-4.'' Roll again.'''

::'''''1-2.'' [[#page 14|page 14]]'''

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:::;Page 3
:::''(From [[#page 4|page 4]] or [[#page 21|page 21]])''

:::The group enters a tunnel, falls down a hole and discovers even more tunnels.

:::'''''Enter any opening.'' [[#page 6|page 6]]'''

:::'''''Think of a solution.'' [[#page 16|page 16]]'''

{{anchor|page 6}}
::::;Page 6
::::''(From [[#page 3|page 3]], [[#page 5|page 7]] or [[#page 21|page 21]])''
::::The tunnel leads to another confrontation with the giant scorpion. ''Roll a die.''

::::'''''4-6.'' [[#page 12|page 12]]'''

::::'''''2-3.'' Roll again.'''

::::'''''1.'' [[#page 15|page 15]]'''

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:::::;Page 12
:::::''(From [[#page 6|page 6]] or [[#page 16|page 19]])''
:::::The scorpion injures Bluehorse and White Leo calls for a retreat.

:::::'''THE END'''

{{anchor|page 16}}
::::;Pages 16 > 19
::::''(From [[#page 3|page 3]], [[#page 5|page 7]] or [[#page 15|page 15]])''
::::The party realizes that walking around at random will just get them lost and decide to use the Energy Counter to detect the correct opening, only to find the scorpion waiting for them. ''Roll a die.''

::::'''''5-6.'' [[#page 12|page 12]]'''

::::'''''3-4.'' Roll again.'''

::::'''''1-2.'' [[#page 22|page 22]]'''

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:::::;Page 22
:::::''(From [[#page 16|page 19]])''
:::::Deaspider fends off the scorpion and the party keeps following the Energy Counter, which points to the Water Gem being on the other side of a wall.

:::::'''''Tear down the wall.'' [[#page 18|page 18]]'''

:::::'''''Use Bowdog's MVP Weapon.'' [[#page 25|page 25]]'''

:::::'''''Use Bluehorse's MVP Weapon.'' [[#page 20|page 20]]'''

{{anchor|page 18}}
::::::;Page 18
::::::''(From [[#page 22|page 22]] or [[#page 25|page 25]])''
::::::Bowdog attempts to tear down the wall, but the noise attracts the giant scorpion. By now the Beastformers are too tired to keep fighting it, and White Leo calls for a retreat.

::::::'''THE END'''

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::::::;Page 25
::::::Bowdog attacks the wall with his MVP Weapon but it has no effect.

::::::'''''Tear down the wall.'' [[#page 18|page 18]]'''

::::::'''''Use Bluehorse's MVP Weapon.'' [[#page 20|page 20]]'''

{{anchor|page 20}}
::::::;Pages 20 > 24
::::::''(From [[#page 22|page 22]] or [[#page 25|page 25]])''
::::::Bluehorse uses his Tomahorse to blow a hole clean through the wall and the party discovers the Water Gem. As they go to claim their prize, however, they're confronted by a [[Surr|mysterious figure]] who [[Laser Beast|emits light]] and claims the gem belongs to him. Refusing to hand over the item they need to save the land, the Beastformers prepare for battle. ''Roll a die.''

::::::'''''3-6.'' [[#page 17|page 17]]'''

::::::'''''1-2.'' [[#page 23|page 23]]'''

{{anchor|page 17}}
:::::::;Page 17
:::::::''(From [[#page 20|page 24]])''
:::::::The Beastformers battle the mysterious attacker but he is a tough opponent and fights back using a laser gun. ''Roll a die.''

:::::::'''''5-6.'' [[#page 23|page 23]]'''

:::::::'''''3-4.'' Roll again.'''

:::::::'''''1-2.'' [[#page 26|page 26]]'''

{{anchor|page 23}}
::::::::;Pages 23 > 27
::::::::''(From [[#page 17|page 17]])''
::::::::Determining that fighting an opponent they know nothing about is too risky, the Beastformers opt to escape with the Water Gem instead, relying on Badshark to open a way to the surface using his Shark Spin weapon. They get away and prepare to use the gem to end the drought, but remain puzzled over the identity of their attacker.

::::::::'''THE END'''

{{anchor|page 26}}
::::::::;Page 26
::::::::''(From [[#page 17|page 17]])''
::::::::The Beastformers lose the Water Gem to the mysterious figure, but swear that they'll take it back someday.

::::::::'''THE END'''

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:::::;Page 15
:::::White Leo defeats the scorpion with his MVP Weapon, the White Beamer, and the group is faced with another set of tunnels.

:::::'''''Enter any opening.'' [[#page 3|page 3]]'''

:::::'''''White Leo thinks of a solution.'' [[#page 16|page 16]]'''

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:::;Page 14
:::''(From [[#page 4|page 4]])''
:::The Beastformers cannot win against the scorpion and are forced to retreat.

:::'''THE END'''

{{anchor|page 5}}
::;Pages 5 > 7
::''(From [[#page 11|page 10]])''
::Bowdog blows the scorpion away with a single strike from his Dogfighter, and the Beastformers continue down a hole at the bottom of the scorpion pit. It leads to a branching path of several tunnels and the party has to choose one. ''Roll a die.''

::'''''4-6.'' [[#page 6|page 6]]'''

::'''''3.'' [[#page 16|page 16]]'''

::'''''1-2.'' [[#page 21|page 21]]'''

{{anchor|page 21}}
:::;Page 21
:::''(From [[#page 5|page 7]])''
:::The party chooses an opening that leads to another two tunnels.

:::'''''Go right.'' [[#page 6|page 6]]'''

:::'''''Go left.'' [[#page 3|page 3]]'''

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Beastformer]]s|c1=
*[[Deaspider]] (1)
*[[Bowdog]] (2)
*[[White Leo]] (3)
*[[Badshark]] (4)
*[[Bluehorse]] (5)

|h2=[[Laser Beast]]s|c2=
*[[Surr]] (7)

|c4=
*Giant scorpion (6)

}}

==Notes==
*The effects of the Water Gem of Stillness are detailed in an earlier section of the ''[[Hero Special 4: Beastformers]]'' publication, which explains that it has the power to bring about clear skies. Too much of a good thing, apparently.
*Surr goes unnamed, being a hint at the then-upcoming [[Laser Beast]]s portion of the ''Beastformers'' line.

==External link==

{{issuestub}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Water Gem of Stillness}}
[[Category:Beastformers franchise]]
[[Category:Manga]]
[[Category:Multipath adventures]]

Laser Beast

2018-05-02T14:24:52Z

DrSpengler: /* Beastformers manga */

[[Image:Laser Beasts.jpg|thumb|300px|]]

The '''Laser Beasts''' (レーザービースト ''Rēzā Bīsuto'') are a formidable race of animals that lived in the depths of the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] created by the mighty [[Three Wise Ones]]. Using lenses located in their chest, the Laser Beast could absorb artificial solar energy and power itself.

The Laser Beasts make up an empire ruled by the Royal Tiger Family, with [[Tigerburn]] as the current Emperor.

==Fiction==
===''Beastformers'' manga===
Tens of thousands of years ago, the [[Three Wise Ones]] crash-landed on Beast and quickly discovered that they could not survive due to the planet's incredible temperature. Immediately, they located a cave and chose to live underground where they could survive somehow. Using their incredible knowledge, they created three machines capable of unfathomable destruction which they dubbed "[[Head Hunter]]s". They used the Hunters to build a vast subterranean empire, but fearing the destructive power of the Hunters, had all three units separated and hidden across the globe. Later, they developed a new kind of lifeform that would protect the planet after they were gone, the Laser Beast.

The Laser Beasts developed an underground civilization relying on machines, but over time, they themselves became as cold and unfeeling as their machines. A small group of them were opposed to this development and left for the surface, where they founded another race known as the [[Beastformer]]s. 20014 years later after their creation, the Laser Beasts' city was destroyed in a great natural disaster that opened up a rift to the surface, causing water to pour in and flood it. Having lost their home, the surviving Laser Beasts then chose to travel to the surface of Beast to find a new place to live. {{storylink|Legend of the Three Wise Ones}}

Unknown to the Laser Beasts, the surface of Beast was already inhabited: by the Beastformers! The Laser Beasts and the Beastformers then clashed in a massive battle, deciding which Beast lifeform would rule the surface of Planet Beast!

{{storylink|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}}

===''Legends'' manga===
The Laser Beasts were winning the war until pushed back by the Beastformers' [[Autobot]] allies, leading to Tigerburn using a gem containing the power of the Three Wise Ones to merge three [[Autobot Master Warrior|Headmaster Teens]] with Laser Beasts. The added power of [[Transformer]] bodies allowed them to defeat the [[Monsterbot]]s and continue their winning streak, but not before losing the power gems to the Beastformers. {{storylink|LG51 Doublecross Prologue}} They decapitated [[Doublecross]], turning him into their pawn, and ultimately defeated and exiled the Beastformers' leader, [[White Leo]]. On finding that White Leo had taken with him the gems, Tigerburn grabbed Doublecross and the ultimate Laser Beast weapon, the [[Haywire|Haywire Laser]], and followed Leo to the [[Legends World]]. White Leo and [[White Lune]] used the gems to defeat Tigerburn and restore Doublecross, then returned to Beast to continue their war with the Laser Beasts. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}}

The Laser Beasts ultimately lost the war and Tigerburn led them back to the Legends World to conquer it instead, but he was defeated and they fled back to their own dimension. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}}

[[Category:Alien species]]
[[Category:Laser Beasts| ]]
[[Category:Legends franchise]]
[[Category:Planet Beast]]

Nosecone (G1)

2018-04-27T17:55:37Z

DrSpengler: /* The Great Transformer War */

{{picsneeded|Appearances in fiction}}
{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Nosecone}}
:''Nosecone is an [[Autobot]] [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:NoseconeMoneyIsEverything.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|For someone so slow, he can look very dynamic.]]
'''Nosecone'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s natural slowness of thought and action is often taken for laziness, but this is a misperception. Nosecone is a perfectionist, valuing precision over speed, and will take whatever time is needed to complete his objective as completely and competently as possible. His results speak for themselves—he's not the quickest bot on the block, but he'll do the job right.

He can combine with the other Technobots to form [[Computron (G1)|Computron]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:LoveAndSteel-reportswereright.jpg|thumb|left|300px|]]
Nosecone was part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s group of Autobots on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When Fortress Maximus decided to leave the war and head to [[Nebulos]], Nosecone and the other Technobots agreed to follow him on his quest for peace. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}} However, the Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos and brought the war with them.

In the Nebulos resort city of [[Splendora]], Nosecone and the Technobots fought [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] as the combined [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. Though Abominus was defeated and routed, Splendora lay in ruins. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}} ''Nosecone and Lightspeed were badly injured during a Decepticon raid. The incident helped galvanize Fortress Maximus's decision over whether or not the Autobots should leave the planet behind.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}} Both factions ultimately left Nebulos for [[Earth]]. Nosecone and the rest of the crew of the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'' met up with the main Autobot force aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to watch [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] battle Fortress Maximus's champion [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] for overall leadership of the Autobots. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

After [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] was empowered by his short exposure to the [[Underbase]], he obliterated all of the Technobots, including Nosecone, in [[Buenos Aires]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}
{{-}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Autobots attack space pirates.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] responded to a garbled distress signal on Cybertron, he brought back-up in the form of [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], Nosecone and the rest of the Technobots. Surprisingly enough, the Autobots found themselves fighting alongside their Decepticon nemeses against the [[Quintesson]]s. Together, the Cybertronians managed to drive off the alien invaders, preventing them from forcefully colonizing their homeworld. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

In an alternate future of [[2510]], the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons concluded, and an Autobot Civil War began. During a heated discussion over whether Ultra Magnus or [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] should succeed [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] as Autobot leader now that he was stepping down, the Autobots came to blows and rashly opened fire, leading to several deaths. Nosecone and the Technobots joined up with Ultra Magnus against Springer and his [[Wrecker]]s, and so new battle lines were drawn. {{storylink|Peace}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{noterg1}}
[[File:Lightspeed nosecone natural selection.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8]]
Hot Rod had Nosecone and [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]] lead an excavation team beneath [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to search for the old tunnels that led to the [[Primus|Primus Chamber]]. Shortly after reporting back their success, the entire team was slaughtered by [[Demon]]s. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}}
{{-}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[David Workman]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese)|[[Bernd Simon]] (German)}}
[[File:Grimlocks-new-brain-nosecone-vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Nosecone was the first of the Technobots to be created by the temporarily super-intelligent [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]. He was built using parts from within [[Unicron]]'s head, specifically for the purpose of tunneling through the reinforced walls within the chaos-bringer. Shortly afterwards, he combined with his new comrades to form Computron. Rodimus Prime welcomed the new team into the Autobot ranks back on Cybertron. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

[[File:Money-is-everything-afterburner-nosecone-consideredattention.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
A short while later, he and the other Technobots were sent to [[Earth]] to learn how to interact with [[human]]s, taught by [[Marissa Faireborn]]. Nosecone advised careful consideration when Afterburner wanted to rush off into a fight with the Terrrocon Hun-Gurr, advice which Afterburner carefully ignored. After the battle, they encountered the unscrupulous trader [[Dirk Manus]], who led them to his earstwhile allies, the [[Quintesson]]s and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], on Titan. As they dove to the rescue of their companions, Nosecone's scrupulous advice to Afterburner was once again roundly ignored. Captured by Manus, the Technobots were led to the Quintesson base, with Nosecone finding the trader's actions "quite intriguing". Manus furtively healed the team's injuries, enabling them to defeat [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] shortly afterward. {{storylink|Money Is Everything (episode)|Money Is Everything}}

The Technobots responded to the Terrorcon attack on [[Mark Morgan]]'s laboratory. Combining into Computron, they fought Abominus, but the battle inadvertently injured Morgan's [[Jessica Morgan|daughter]], leading the scientist and his friend [[Gregory Swofford]] to infect the Autobots with the [[Hate Plague]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Months later, the Technobots were present for the attack on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] where the Decepticons stole the key to the [[Plasma energy|plasma energy chamber]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} When the Golden Age of Cybertron was restored, Nosecone was among the crowd cheering for the revival. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====''The Great Transformer War''====
Nosecone and his Technobot comrades were under construction at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] when the Autobots sought the aid of Doctor [[Dalton (G1)|Dalton]] in improving their abilities. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}} Dalton heavily upgraded the Technobots' weaponry, allowing the combined Computron to easily outmatch the Decepticon combiner, Abominus. As the Decepticon motto goes, however: When in doubt, cheat. [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] outfitted the Terrorcons with "[[Cohesive Control Liquid]]", a substance that enabled them to assume control over Computron. Dalton arranged for [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] to use a special [[exosuit]] to approach Computron safely and administer an antidote. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 2|The Great Transformer War #2}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
In 2011, Galvatron staged a major attack on Cybertron. Nosecone and the Technobots joined the Dinobots on the front lines of defense. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] began his search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] on Earth, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] gathered Nosecone and the Technobots to prevent the Decepticons from hampering his quest. When Hot Rod finally located the Matrix, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] confronted him with the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s and Terrorcons, but the Technobots arrived to help even the odds. Scattershot ordered them to form Computron, and the mighty giant occupied the Decepticons so that Hot Rod could make a break for the [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

Later, Galvatron launched [[Metamorphose]], a metal-twisting meteorite, and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s were its first victims. Nosecone and the Technobots were sent out to recover their damaged comrades for repairs, but they were intercepted by the Terrorcons. The fighting escalated with new arrivals on both sides, as the Decepticons tried to keep their foes occupied until the meteorite reached [[Athenia]], destroying the Autobots completely. The [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] eventually arrived to carry the Headmasters into space to confront the meteorite, and so Nosecone and the Technobots formed Computron and covered their retreat. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

When [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] took root in [[San Francisco]], Ultra Magnus sent Nosecone and the Technobots to deal with the incident. The plant proved to be extraordinarily resilient, however, and it was also guarded by the Decepticons. The Technobots were distracted by combat with the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], first as individuals and later combined as Computron and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} After the Trainbots ran into trouble on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Nosecone and his team were on the way to help when [[Sixshot]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] intervened. The Earthbound Decepticons succeeded in occupying the Technobots so that they couldn't make it to Mars. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}}

Nosecone and the Technobots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt Scorponok's gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Computron upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Nosecone's regiment later helped load the Trainbots with energon supplies for the destitute planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]]. They were attacked by the greedy Decepticons and fought back both as the mighty Computron and as individuals, using the Trainbots' large vehicle modes as a shield. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

The Technobots accompanied Fortress on his quest to prevent the Decepticons from stealing energy elsewhere in the galaxy. During this extended mission, Nosecone and his teammates formed Computron to battle [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] on the planet [[Paradise]]. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

After returning to Earth, Nosecone and the Technobots reassociated with Ultra Magnus at Autobot City on Earth. They were sent to [[Florida|Miami]] to counter a Decepticon attack, and battled Abominus as Computron. Unfortunately, the attack was a ruse to draw them away from Autobot City, and they were unable to stop Sixshot's assassination of Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} The Decepticon attacks continued even after Magnus's death, as Sixshot launched five separate strikes at once around the world. Nosecone and the Technobots were dispatched as Computron to one of the many battle sites. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} When the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, Nosecone and the Technobots assisted Spike in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure. On one occasion, they located Sixshot's old command base. By combining into Computron, the Technobots helped Defensor and Raiden obliterate the base, wiping out all trace of the Decepticons' presence. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

As part of Computron, Nosecone participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Unite Warriors''====
[[File:UniteWarriorsOffshot Nosecone.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
Upon learning of the human custom of [[Father's Day]], the Technobots decided to throw a surprise party for their own "father", Grimlock. Nosecone helped out by making decorations, and was still busy with this task when Grimlock arrived earlier than expected. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot#Surprise Father's Day Party!!|Surprise Father's Day Party!!}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Stormbringer2 Nosecone Afterburner.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|Nosecone will always walk you home after a long night of Energon exposure.]]
During the reign of [[Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]], Nosecone served in the forensic department of [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl's]] Autobot security forces. Nosecone was unimpressed when Prowl assigned new recruit [[Jetfire (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jetfire]] to work alongside him in the lab. {{storylink|The Next Day, and the Next}} True to form, Nosecone took a long time to warm up to his new workmate, giving him the silent treatment for at least a week after Jetfire began work. {{storylink|What It's Really Like}}

Approximately 4 million years later, Nosecone and the other Technobots crewed the Autobot vessel ''[[Calabi-Yau]]'', under Jetfire's command. After landing on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]], [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]], and [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] accompanied Jetfire on a reconnaissance mission and were captured by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s group of [[Decepticon]]s. Nosecone and [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]], having taken the ''Calabi-Yau'' back into orbit, were fired on by missiles, barely getting off an SOS. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}}

The two crash-landed back on Cybertron after escaping the doomed ship in an emergency pod. As if the toxic environment of the planet wasn't enough, they were attacked almost immediately by [[Centurion droid]]s. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}}

With Afterburner knocked out, Nosecone survived just long enough to see the [[Wrecker]]s charge in to the rescue. He was evacuated by [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] to a safer location, and then revived by [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]. The clearly still-hurting Nosecone wanted to accompany the Wreckers as they invaded Bludgeon's base to rescue the others, but was told by Topspin to "leave it to the professionals". {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}}

During the fight against Thunderwing, Nosecone and the other Technobots scrambled to find an answer as to how to defeat the powerful Decepticon. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

After Jetfire's team finished their study of Bludgeon's base and left Cybertron, they arrived in the [[Muta-Gaath Nebula]] on the ''[[Ark-27]]'s'' to assist in the recovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and to incarcerate [[Pretender Monster|six Transformers]] capable of [[Combiner|combining]] with each other to form a [[Monstructor (G1)|single robot]]. Nosecone oversaw the transportation of the prisoners onto their ship. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}}

Later, he was with the Technobots helping Jetfire try to reverse the debilitating effects of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s gestalt technology on [[Garrus-9]]'s newest inmates. During the subsequent attack by the [[Decepticon Secret Service]] in an attempt to kidnap the gestalt members, Nosecone and the other Technobots were disabled by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

Nosecone and the Technobots reverse engineered the polydermal grafting process that Bludgeon had used on himself, and delivered the shells to Cloudburst and company. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

Years later, Nosecone was stationed at [[Kimia Facility]] when [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s attacked and massacred the Autobots there. He met with an especially horrible fate as the Sweeps ripped him apart ''with their teeth''. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations}}

==Commercial appearances==
*Faced with the might of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], Nosecone and his fellow Technobots dodged the huge Decepticons' claws and merged into Computron to fight back, but they were quickly bowled over when Scorponok hurled a mountain at them. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Computron and Scorponok|Technobots and Scorponok commercial}}
*Nosecone, [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] and [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]] worked together to project a forcefield to halt a boulder pitched towards them by [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]]. The Technobots then stood their ground to stave off an attack from the rest of the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] against [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Technobots and Terrorcons|Technobots and Terrorcons commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Nosecone is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
Nosecone and the other Technobots were ambushed by the Terrorcons, who feared the power of [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. During the fight, Nosecone attempted to burrow beneath the rock in order to call more Technobots. {{storylink|Circuit Breaker (Legends)|Circuit Breaker}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Nosecone.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Nosecone 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 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Nosecone toy.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Oh yeah, because THAT'S going to blend in with other human vehicles...]]
*'''Nosecone''' (Technobot, [[1987]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''TK2'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-87'''
**''Accessories:'' "X-Ray Laser Pistol", 2 "Rocket-Propelled Missiles"

:Nosecone transforms into a Cybertronic drill-tank. He has a pair of "Rocket-Propelled" missiles that attach to his vehicle mode (though you can leave them off and give him a more low-riding vehicle form).

:As a [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiner, he can form any limb to any compatible super robot combination, but his nominal placement is as the left leg of Computron. This results in an off-centered foot, since Nosecone doesn't have one peg hole in the center like most other Scramble City-style combiner limbs, but rather ''two'' holes left and right. Nosecone is one of the very few Scramble City-style combiner limbs who, when used in their normal placement, faces backwards.

: Towards the end of the Technobots' production run, they not only lost their [[rubsign]]s, but lost the molded-in indents that said rubsigns went into. While the other Technobots had the indents completely smoothed out as if they never existed, Nosecone's drill-topping block couldn't really be eliminated so easily, so the indent was partially filled in with a raised grill pattern.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Nosecone/nosecone.htm More information on Nosecone at TFU.info]''

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*'''Computron''' (Multi-pack, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-91'''
**''Accessories:'' "X-Ray Laser Pistol", 2 "Rocket-Propelled Missiles"

:All five Technobots were available both as individuals, and in a big complete "gift set". There are no notable differences between the individual and box set versions, though presumably all box sets use the "has the rubsign" variant of the Technobots.

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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy NoseconeKreon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|All those [[Combiner|other guys]] have their friends, but me? (sob) So alone...]]
*'''Nosecone''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 50'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, double-barreled pistol

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Nosecone is a [[Kreon]] that can be rebuilt into an adorable little drill tank.

: He reuses [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Bludgeon]]'s tank treads, [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Trailcutter]]'s helmet, and shares his gun with [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]].

:Though not technically a part of [[Computron (G1)#Kre-O|''Kre-O'' Computron]], he can be used as part of the combiner replacing another bot because, well, brick-based figure. If you're feeling crafty you can try and integrate him with the other four.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-ONosecone/nosecone.htm More information on Nosecone at TFU.info]''

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*'''Nosecone''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, double-barreled pistol

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

: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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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Nosecone.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's not a drill...]]
*'''Computron''' (Collection Pack, [[2016]])
**''Accessories'': Drill-gun

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Nosecone is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of [[Brawl (G1)#CombinerWars|Brawl]], transforming into a drill-tank. Brawl's gun/tank-barrel has been replaced with the non-spinning drill accessory that was previously included with the [[BotCon 2016]] exclusive [[Ram Horn#Generations|General Ramhorn]] figure. The "floppy waist" issue that affected a lot of Brawls appears to have been (mostly) remedied on Nosecone; while it's still not ''the'' most secure waist connection, at least it's not quite as floppy. As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class figure, he can combine with any Voyager Class toys released as part of the ''Combiner Wars''/''Unite Warriors'' lines or with [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]] and form either an arm or a leg for the gestalt form, but his official purpose is to combine with his fellow Technobots and serve as the left leg of [[Computron (G1)#Generations|Computron]].

:Nosecone was only available as part of a Computron box set, including a poster and a collector card based on the set's packaging art. The set was one of several so-called "Collection Packs" that were "online exclusives" in the United States, available from online retailers such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], and [[BigBadToyStore]] as well as the online stores of "big box" retailers such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]. In Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore and Taiwan, the set was available at general retail. In Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, it was sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online.
{{CWBrawlMold}}

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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Nosecone.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...'''that's''' a drill.]]
*'''Computicon''' ('''Computron''') (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''UW-08'''
**''Accessories'': Drill, rifle, 2 small blasters/missiles, double-gun/foot/hand

:Available only as part of the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Computicon giftset, Nosecone transforms into a drill tank, with a color scheme that sits about halfway between his cartoon's orange-and-maroon and his toy's yellow-and-brown. He is a ''heavy'' retooling of the ''Combiner Wars'' [[Rook (Generations)#Toys|Rook]] mold rather than the drill-tank tooling of ''Combiner Wars'' Nosecone. Many of these new parts, including his rifle, have [[5mm post|5mm holes]] in them to accommodate accessories.

:His massive drill accessory can turn, but does not spin freely. The tip is spring-loaded to collapse into the drill [[for safety reasons]]. It uses both a small peg to attach to the main vehicle's armature, and a hollowed 5mm post, which means he can use his front-facing first-holes to attach the drill there. ''Awesome''. All three of his new guns are designed to be used with his particular hand-hole configuration ''and'' held in a more traditionally-oriented fist.

:The packaging assigns him the [[Alpha Bravo#Toys|Alpha Bravo]]/[[Blades (G1)#Generations|Blades]]/[[Vortex (G1)#Combiner Wars|Vortex]] hand/foot/gun accessory, rather than the one previously associated with [[Rook (Generations)#Toys|Rook]].

{{CWRookMold}}

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==Notes==
[[File:NoseconeG1-catalog.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*Every household in America has at least one Nosecone toy somewhere. Check your couch cushions.
*Nosecone's animation model (and Marvel Comics model) are colored according to an early version of Nosecone seen in toy catalogs.
*According to [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] in the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Marvel UK letters pages]], Nosecone won the [[Sportsmechanoid of the Millennium]] thanks to his [[Mecha-soccer]] skills.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Nosecone''' (ノーズコーン ''Nōzukōn'')
*''French:'' '''Néconique''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Csőorr'''
*''Italian:'' '''Argobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zuāntànjī''' (China, 钻探机, "Drilling Machine")
*''Russian:'' '''Kosinus''' (Косинус, "Cosine")

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Masami ÅŒbari

2018-04-27T15:25:08Z

DrSpengler: /* Artwork */

[[File:ObariLaserdiscArt1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|OBARI AS FRAG.]]

'''Masami Ōbari''' (大張正己 ''Ōbari Masami'', born [[January 24]], [[1966]]) is a Japanese character designer, animation director and overall artist known primarily for his work on mecha-related anime productions. As a director, some of his work includes ''Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector'', ''Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture'' and episodes 5 and 6 of the original ''Bubblegum Crisis''. As a mecha designer, some of his work includes ''Dancouga'', ''Gravion'' and ''Super Robot Wars''. He originally worked for [[Production Reed]] and later formed his own studio, Studio G-1 (later known as Studio G-1 Neo). He was also a member of [[Studio OX]].

According to [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]]'s ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' laserdisc box set booklet,<ref>http://www.tfrid.com/pictures/Autobot/Autobot1.JPG</ref> Ōbari made his professional debut on ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'', directing and animating [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s transformation sequence. Exactly ''which'' transformation sequence the credit goes to is unspecified. It could be the [[stock footage]] transformation sequence used in numerous episodes, or it could be the [[:File:MTMtE Part3 ExaggeratedPrime.jpg|highly stylized]] transformation sequence seen twice during the episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (and bears a number of Ōbari's aesthetic trademarks). He mentioned on Twitter that while working on the sequence, he was given no instruction on what to do with the trailer so he had to make it up<ref>https://twitter.com/G1_BARI/status/234719368322363393</ref>. He also states on Twitter that aside from doing the transformation sequence, he helped design Megatron's spaceship, possibly one seen early on in the series <ref>https://twitter.com/G1_BARI/status/467316632897863681</ref>.

==Artwork==

*''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' ([[stock footage]] animator, designer: Unknown episodes)
*''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010]]'' story pages
*Cover art for [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]]'s ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' Autobot Collection laserdisc (and later, DVD) box set for Disk 1

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:ThrottlebotsObari.jpg
</gallery></center>

==Notes==

*It was once speculated that Ōbari had directed the full episode "[[Call of the Primitives]]".<ref>[[w:ja:大張正己#演出、監督、作画監督、各種デザインなど|Masami Ōbari at Japanese Wikipedia]]</ref> However, Ōbari was asked on Twitter regarding the episode and he himself did not know! This led to animator [[Eiji Suganuma]] chiming in<ref>https://twitter.com/LandSoda/status/487278887332638721</ref> to say that in fact he was the animation director for the episode and to explain that the money shot of the combined Predaking was animated by [[Shin Matsuo]] (a ''different'' Studio OX artist).

==External links==
*{{w|Masami Ōbari|Masami Ōbari at Wikipedia}}
*[[w:ja:大張正己|Masami Ōbari at Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=4240 Masami Ōbari at Anime News Network]
*[http://twitter.com/G1_BARI/ Masami Ōbari's Twitter feed]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Obari, Masami}}
[[Category:Directors]]
[[Category:Illustrators]]

Masami ÅŒbari

2018-04-27T15:20:13Z

DrSpengler:

[[File:ObariLaserdiscArt1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|OBARI AS FRAG.]]

'''Masami Ōbari''' (大張正己 ''Ōbari Masami'', born [[January 24]], [[1966]]) is a Japanese character designer, animation director and overall artist known primarily for his work on mecha-related anime productions. As a director, some of his work includes ''Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector'', ''Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture'' and episodes 5 and 6 of the original ''Bubblegum Crisis''. As a mecha designer, some of his work includes ''Dancouga'', ''Gravion'' and ''Super Robot Wars''. He originally worked for [[Production Reed]] and later formed his own studio, Studio G-1 (later known as Studio G-1 Neo). He was also a member of [[Studio OX]].

According to [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]]'s ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' laserdisc box set booklet,<ref>http://www.tfrid.com/pictures/Autobot/Autobot1.JPG</ref> Ōbari made his professional debut on ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'', directing and animating [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s transformation sequence. Exactly ''which'' transformation sequence the credit goes to is unspecified. It could be the [[stock footage]] transformation sequence used in numerous episodes, or it could be the [[:File:MTMtE Part3 ExaggeratedPrime.jpg|highly stylized]] transformation sequence seen twice during the episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (and bears a number of Ōbari's aesthetic trademarks). He mentioned on Twitter that while working on the sequence, he was given no instruction on what to do with the trailer so he had to make it up<ref>https://twitter.com/G1_BARI/status/234719368322363393</ref>. He also states on Twitter that aside from doing the transformation sequence, he helped design Megatron's spaceship, possibly one seen early on in the series <ref>https://twitter.com/G1_BARI/status/467316632897863681</ref>.

==Artwork==

*''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010]]'' story pages
*Cover art for [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]]'s ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' Autobot Collection laserdisc (and later, DVD) box set for Disk 1

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:ThrottlebotsObari.jpg
</gallery></center>

==Notes==

*It was once speculated that Ōbari had directed the full episode "[[Call of the Primitives]]".<ref>[[w:ja:大張正己#演出、監督、作画監督、各種デザインなど|Masami Ōbari at Japanese Wikipedia]]</ref> However, Ōbari was asked on Twitter regarding the episode and he himself did not know! This led to animator [[Eiji Suganuma]] chiming in<ref>https://twitter.com/LandSoda/status/487278887332638721</ref> to say that in fact he was the animation director for the episode and to explain that the money shot of the combined Predaking was animated by [[Shin Matsuo]] (a ''different'' Studio OX artist).

==External links==
*{{w|Masami Ōbari|Masami Ōbari at Wikipedia}}
*[[w:ja:大張正己|Masami Ōbari at Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=4240 Masami Ōbari at Anime News Network]
*[http://twitter.com/G1_BARI/ Masami Ōbari's Twitter feed]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Obari, Masami}}
[[Category:Directors]]
[[Category:Illustrators]]

Masami ÅŒbari

2018-04-27T15:19:59Z

DrSpengler:

[[File:ObariLaserdiscArt1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|OBARI AS FRAG.]]

'''Masami Ōbari''' (大張正己 ''Ōbari Masami'', born [[January 24]], [[1966]]) is a Japanese character designer, animation director and overall artist known primarily for his work on mecha-related anime productions. As a director, some of his work includes ''Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector'', ''Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture'' and episodes 5 and 6 of the original ''Bubblegum Crisis''. As a mecha designer, some of his work includes ''Dancouga'', ''Gravion'' and ''Super Robot Wars''. He originally worked for [[Production Reed]] and later formed his own studio, Studio G-1 (later known as Studio G-1 Neo). He was also a member of [[Studio OX]].

According to [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]]'s ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' laserdisc box set booklet,<ref>http://www.tfrid.com/pictures/Autobot/Autobot1.JPG</ref> Ōbari made his professional debut on ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'', directing and animating [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s transformation sequence. Exactly ''which'' transformation sequence the credit goes to is unspecified. It could be the [[stock footage]] transformation sequence used in numerous episodes, or it could be the [[:File:MTMtE Part3 ExaggeratedPrime.jpg|highly stylized]] transformation sequence seen twice during the episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (and bears a number of Ōbari's aesthetic trademarks). He mentioned on Twitter that while working on the sequence, he was given no instruction on what to do with the trailer so he had to make it up<ref>https://twitter.com/G1_BARI/status/234719368322363393</ref>. He also states on Twitter that aside from doing the transformation sequence, he helped design Megatron's spaceship, possibly one seen early on in the series <ref>https://twitter.com/G1_BARI/status/467316632897863681</ref>.

It was speculated that he directed the full episode "[[Call of the Primitives]]".<ref>[[w:ja:大張正己#演出、監督、作画監督、各種デザインなど|Masami Ōbari at Japanese Wikipedia]]</ref> However, Ōbari was asked on Twitter regarding the episode and he himself did not know! This led to animator [[Eiji Suganuma]] chiming in<ref>https://twitter.com/LandSoda/status/487278887332638721</ref> to say that in fact he was the animation director for the episode and to explain that the money shot of the combined Predaking was animated by [[Shin Matsuo]].

==Artwork==

*''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010]]'' story pages
*Cover art for [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer]]'s ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' Autobot Collection laserdisc (and later, DVD) box set for Disk 1

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:ThrottlebotsObari.jpg
</gallery></center>

==Notes==

*It was once speculated that Ōbari had directed the full episode "[[Call of the Primitives]]".<ref>[[w:ja:大張正己#演出、監督、作画監督、各種デザインなど|Masami Ōbari at Japanese Wikipedia]]</ref> However, Ōbari was asked on Twitter regarding the episode and he himself did not know! This led to animator [[Eiji Suganuma]] chiming in<ref>https://twitter.com/LandSoda/status/487278887332638721</ref> to say that in fact he was the animation director for the episode and to explain that the money shot of the combined Predaking was animated by [[Shin Matsuo]] (a ''different'' Studio OX artist).

==External links==
*{{w|Masami Ōbari|Masami Ōbari at Wikipedia}}
*[[w:ja:大張正己|Masami Ōbari at Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=4240 Masami Ōbari at Anime News Network]
*[http://twitter.com/G1_BARI/ Masami Ōbari's Twitter feed]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Obari, Masami}}
[[Category:Directors]]
[[Category:Illustrators]]

Hate Plague

2018-04-27T12:50:57Z

DrSpengler: /* Beast Wars: Uprising */

[[File:Hate Plague Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You've got red on you.]]
{{quote|It's a madness plague, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]! If one of those [[Transformer]]s touches you, you're infected.|[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]|"[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1]]"}}

Wretched scumbags! Before you die an agonizing chainsaw-related death, you're gonna hear about the '''Hate Plague'''! This insidious, maddening blood-red malady was one of the few capable of affecting those disgusting rust-bucket Transformers. Any ''filthy'' organism infected turns bright red like freshly spilled gore and displays incredibly high levels of SHUT UP AND DIE toward everything and everyone. Now get on your knees and pray, because it's all over!

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:ReturnOptimusPrime2 crazycons.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Long ago, the Hate Plague ravaged the universe but was contained by a wise man using sheer wisdom. However, nobody was wise enough to completely destroy the plague spores so they were simply sealed inside a star. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

Eventually, the star went supernova and exploded while being studied by [[human]] scientists [[Jessica Morgan]] and [[Gregory Swofford]] covering their spaceship in Hate Plague spores. Taking them back to [[Earth]], Gregory studied the spores with his colleague [[Mark Morgan]] and learned of their properties. Jessica was later injured in a scuffle between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s prompting the two men to trap various Autobots and infect them with the spores. However, the Hate Plague spread like wildfire infecting [[Transformer]]s, humans and aliens alike. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

The newly resurrected [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was tasked with curing the disease. Not knowing what to do, Prime dove into the accumulated knowledge of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to question the spirits of leaders before him about the matter. Eventually, the mysterious [[It]] informed him of the Hate Plague's past and its weakness to pure wisdom. Going back to the real world, Prime opened the Matrix and unleashed its accumulated wisdom unto the universe, eradicating the Hate Plague. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Known infected====
{{collist|2|
*Thousands, if not ''millions'' of [[human]]s
*[[Mark Morgan]]
*[[Gregory Swofford]]
*[[Aerialbot (G1)|The Aerialbots]] (and by extension [[Superion (G1)|Superion]])
*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]
*[[Combaticon (G1)|The Combaticons]] (and by extension [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]])
*[[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] and his Sweeps
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]] (previously Bumblebee)
*[[Jessica Morgan]]
*[[Predacon (G1)|The Predacons]] (and by extension [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]])
*[[Protectobot (G1)|The Protectobots]] (and by extension [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]])
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime (later Hot Rod)]]
*[[Sharkticon (G1)|The Sharkticons]]
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]
*[[Stunticon (G1)|The Stunticons]] (and by extension [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]])
*[[Throttlebot|The Throttlebots]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
*[[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]]
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]
*And two lab rats}}

{{note|The only characters in "The Return of Optimus Prime" who definitely never get infected by the Hate Plague are Optimus Prime himself, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (who was deactivated to prevent him from getting infected) and [[Inquirata (G1)|the]] [[Quintesson]] that [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] brought to [[Earth]] to revive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]].}}

===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:Wolf in the Fold Silverbolt infected.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"DEEEEEEEERP!"]]
[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] used a new variety of virus based on the Hate Plague in an attempt to destroy the [[Maximal]]s. [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] compared it to the original Hate Plague. The Maximals were ultimately able to overcome this new strain of the Hate Plague by working together and purging the infection from their systems.{{storylink|A Wolf in the Fold}}

===''Animated''===
[[Surgeon General Arkeville]] suggested that [[Ding Dong]]s might be an effective remedy for the Hate Plague. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] listed the Hate Plague as one of many bygone Cybertronian crises that few spoke of in the 24th century because of [[information creep]]. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

{{--}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Uchū Pest''' (宇宙ペスト ''Uchū Pesuto'', "Space Plague")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Chóuhèn Bìngdú''' (仇恨病毒, "Hate Virus")

[[Category:Aggravators]]
[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Beast Machines]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising]]
[[Category:Diseases]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]

Hate Plague

2018-04-27T12:50:43Z

DrSpengler: /* The Transformers cartoon */ There, now the link to that article is on the page without killing the gag in the intro

[[File:Hate Plague Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You've got red on you.]]
{{quote|It's a madness plague, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]! If one of those [[Transformer]]s touches you, you're infected.|[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]|"[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1]]"}}

Wretched scumbags! Before you die an agonizing chainsaw-related death, you're gonna hear about the '''Hate Plague'''! This insidious, maddening blood-red malady was one of the few capable of affecting those disgusting rust-bucket Transformers. Any ''filthy'' organism infected turns bright red like freshly spilled gore and displays incredibly high levels of SHUT UP AND DIE toward everything and everyone. Now get on your knees and pray, because it's all over!

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:ReturnOptimusPrime2 crazycons.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Long ago, the Hate Plague ravaged the universe but was contained by a wise man using sheer wisdom. However, nobody was wise enough to completely destroy the plague spores so they were simply sealed inside a star. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

Eventually, the star went supernova and exploded while being studied by [[human]] scientists [[Jessica Morgan]] and [[Gregory Swofford]] covering their spaceship in Hate Plague spores. Taking them back to [[Earth]], Gregory studied the spores with his colleague [[Mark Morgan]] and learned of their properties. Jessica was later injured in a scuffle between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s prompting the two men to trap various Autobots and infect them with the spores. However, the Hate Plague spread like wildfire infecting [[Transformer]]s, humans and aliens alike. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

The newly resurrected [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was tasked with curing the disease. Not knowing what to do, Prime dove into the accumulated knowledge of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to question the spirits of leaders before him about the matter. Eventually, the mysterious [[It]] informed him of the Hate Plague's past and its weakness to pure wisdom. Going back to the real world, Prime opened the Matrix and unleashed its accumulated wisdom unto the universe, eradicating the Hate Plague. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Known infected====
{{collist|2|
*Thousands, if not ''millions'' of [[human]]s
*[[Mark Morgan]]
*[[Gregory Swofford]]
*[[Aerialbot (G1)|The Aerialbots]] (and by extension [[Superion (G1)|Superion]])
*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]
*[[Combaticon (G1)|The Combaticons]] (and by extension [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]])
*[[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] and his Sweeps
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]] (previously Bumblebee)
*[[Jessica Morgan]]
*[[Predacon (G1)|The Predacons]] (and by extension [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]])
*[[Protectobot (G1)|The Protectobots]] (and by extension [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]])
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime (later Hot Rod)]]
*[[Sharkticon (G1)|The Sharkticons]]
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]
*[[Stunticon (G1)|The Stunticons]] (and by extension [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]])
*[[Throttlebot|The Throttlebots]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
*[[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]]
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]
*And two lab rats}}

{{note|The only characters in "The Return of Optimus Prime" who definitely never get infected by the Hate Plague are Optimus Prime himself, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (who was deactivated to prevent him from getting infected) and [[Inquirata (G1)|the]] [[Quintesson]] that [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] brought to [[Earth]] to revive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]].}}

===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:Wolf in the Fold Silverbolt infected.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"DEEEEEEEERP!"]]
[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] used a new variety of virus based on the Hate Plague in an attempt to destroy the [[Maximal]]s. [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] compared it to the original Hate Plague. The Maximals were ultimately able to overcome this new strain of the Hate Plague by working together and purging the infection from their systems.{{storylink|A Wolf in the Fold}}

===''Animated''===
[[Surgeon General Arkeville]] suggested that [[Ding Dong]]s might be an effective remedy for the Hate Plague. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] listed the Hate Plague as one of many bygone Cybertronian crises that few spoke of in the 24th century because of [[information creep]]. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Uchū Pest''' (宇宙ペスト ''Uchū Pesuto'', "Space Plague")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Chóuhèn Bìngdú''' (仇恨病毒, "Hate Virus")

[[Category:Aggravators]]
[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Beast Machines]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising]]
[[Category:Diseases]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]

Hate Plague

2018-04-27T12:49:48Z

DrSpengler:

[[File:Hate Plague Rodimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You've got red on you.]]
{{quote|It's a madness plague, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]! If one of those [[Transformer]]s touches you, you're infected.|[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]|"[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1]]"}}

Wretched scumbags! Before you die an agonizing chainsaw-related death, you're gonna hear about the '''Hate Plague'''! This insidious, maddening blood-red malady was one of the few capable of affecting those disgusting rust-bucket Transformers. Any ''filthy'' organism infected turns bright red like freshly spilled gore and displays incredibly high levels of SHUT UP AND DIE toward everything and everyone. Now get on your knees and pray, because it's all over!

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:ReturnOptimusPrime2 crazycons.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Long ago, the Hate Plague ravaged the universe but was contained by a wise man using sheer wisdom. However, nobody was wise enough to completely destroy the plague spores so they were simply sealed inside a star. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

Eventually, the star went supernova and exploded while being studied by [[human]] scientists [[Jessica Morgan]] and [[Gregory Swofford]] covering their spaceship in Hate Plague spores. Taking them back to [[Earth]], Gregory studied the spores with his colleague [[Mark Morgan]] and learned of their properties. Jessica was later injured in a scuffle between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s prompting the two men to trap various Autobots and infect them with the spores. However, the Hate Plague spread like wildfire infecting Transformers, humans and aliens alike. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

The newly resurrected [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was tasked with curing the disease. Not knowing what to do, Prime dove into the accumulated knowledge of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to question the spirits of leaders before him about the matter. Eventually, the mysterious [[It]] informed him of the Hate Plague's past and its weakness to pure wisdom. Going back to the real world, Prime opened the Matrix and unleashed its accumulated wisdom unto the universe, eradicating the Hate Plague. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Known infected====
{{collist|2|
*Thousands, if not ''millions'' of [[human]]s
*[[Mark Morgan]]
*[[Gregory Swofford]]
*[[Aerialbot (G1)|The Aerialbots]] (and by extension [[Superion (G1)|Superion]])
*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]
*[[Combaticon (G1)|The Combaticons]] (and by extension [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]])
*[[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] and his Sweeps
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]] (previously Bumblebee)
*[[Jessica Morgan]]
*[[Predacon (G1)|The Predacons]] (and by extension [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]])
*[[Protectobot (G1)|The Protectobots]] (and by extension [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]])
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime (later Hot Rod)]]
*[[Sharkticon (G1)|The Sharkticons]]
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]
*[[Stunticon (G1)|The Stunticons]] (and by extension [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]])
*[[Throttlebot|The Throttlebots]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
*[[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]]
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]
*And two lab rats}}

{{note|The only characters in "The Return of Optimus Prime" who definitely never get infected by the Hate Plague are Optimus Prime himself, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (who was deactivated to prevent him from getting infected) and [[Inquirata (G1)|the]] [[Quintesson]] that [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] brought to [[Earth]] to revive [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]].}}

===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:Wolf in the Fold Silverbolt infected.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"DEEEEEEEERP!"]]
[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] used a new variety of virus based on the Hate Plague in an attempt to destroy the [[Maximal]]s. [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] compared it to the original Hate Plague. The Maximals were ultimately able to overcome this new strain of the Hate Plague by working together and purging the infection from their systems.{{storylink|A Wolf in the Fold}}

===''Animated''===
[[Surgeon General Arkeville]] suggested that [[Ding Dong]]s might be an effective remedy for the Hate Plague. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] listed the Hate Plague as one of many bygone Cybertronian crises that few spoke of in the 24th century because of [[information creep]]. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Uchū Pest''' (宇宙ペスト ''Uchū Pesuto'', "Space Plague")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Chóuhèn Bìngdú''' (仇恨病毒, "Hate Virus")

[[Category:Aggravators]]
[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Beast Machines]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising]]
[[Category:Diseases]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]

Kenji Utsumi

2018-04-26T21:08:40Z

DrSpengler: /* Robotmasters */

[[File:KenjiUtsumi.jpg|right|thumb|250px|You're looking at the legacy that has been passed down from the Armstrong line for generations!]]
'''Kenji Utsumi''' (内海賢二; ''Utsumi Kenji'' [[August 26]], [[1937]] - [[June 13]], [[2013]]) was a veteran Japanese voice actor. His extensive resume dates back to the 1950s, during which he voiced such memorable characters as Shenron, Recoome & Porunga in the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, Alexander Louis Armstrong in the ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' franchise, Senbei Norimaki in ''Dr. Slump & Arale-Chan'', Raoh & Kaioh in ''Fist of the North Star'', Zodd Nosferatu in ''Berserk'', Genji Kamogawa in ''Fighting Spirt'' and among many other titles.

In the realm of dub work, he was the official dub-over voices for Steve McQueen, Sammy Davis, Jr., Victor Mature, and Robert Shaw, as well as voicing Apollo Creed in the ''Rocky'' franchise. Other credits include [[Vega|M. Bison]] in the TV Asahi dub of ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers|Street Fighter]]'', Apocalypse in the [[TV Tokyo]] dub of ''[[X-Men]]'', Gordon in ''Thomas & Friends'', Scrooge McDuck in ''Ducktales'', Parallax in ''Green Lantern'', the Shredder in the BS2 Dub of the 1987 ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' cartoon, Mr. Perkins in ''Despicable Me'', Kerchak in ''Tarzan'', Audrey II in ''Little Shop of Horrors'', and more.

Utsumi had passed away due to peritoneal cancer on June 13 2013. Of the life he lived, he had not a single regret.

==Voice Roles==
===''Robotmasters''===
*[[Narrator]]

==External Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenji_Utsumi Wikipedia entry]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0882581/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IMDB entry]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=548 Anime News Network entry]
*[http://myanimelist.net/people/138/Kenji_Utsumi My Anime List entry]
*[http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Kenji-Utsumi/ Behind The Voice Actors entry]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Utsumi, Kenji}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Kenji Utsumi

2018-04-26T21:08:25Z

DrSpengler:

[[File:KenjiUtsumi.jpg|right|thumb|250px|You're looking at the legacy that has been passed down from the Armstrong line for generations!]]
'''Kenji Utsumi''' (内海賢二; ''Utsumi Kenji'' [[August 26]], [[1937]] - [[June 13]], [[2013]]) was a veteran Japanese voice actor. His extensive resume dates back to the 1950s, during which he voiced such memorable characters as Shenron, Recoome & Porunga in the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, Alexander Louis Armstrong in the ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' franchise, Senbei Norimaki in ''Dr. Slump & Arale-Chan'', Raoh & Kaioh in ''Fist of the North Star'', Zodd Nosferatu in ''Berserk'', Genji Kamogawa in ''Fighting Spirt'' and among many other titles.

In the realm of dub work, he was the official dub-over voices for Steve McQueen, Sammy Davis, Jr., Victor Mature, and Robert Shaw, as well as voicing Apollo Creed in the ''Rocky'' franchise. Other credits include [[Vega|M. Bison]] in the TV Asahi dub of ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers|Street Fighter]]'', Apocalypse in the [[TV Tokyo]] dub of ''[[X-Men]]'', Gordon in ''Thomas & Friends'', Scrooge McDuck in ''Ducktales'', Parallax in ''Green Lantern'', the Shredder in the BS2 Dub of the 1987 ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' cartoon, Mr. Perkins in ''Despicable Me'', Kerchak in ''Tarzan'', Audrey II in ''Little Shop of Horrors'', and more.

Utsumi had passed away due to peritoneal cancer on June 13 2013. Of the life he lived, he had not a single regret.

==Voice Roles==
===Robotmasters===
*[[Narrator]]

==External Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenji_Utsumi Wikipedia entry]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0882581/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IMDB entry]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=548 Anime News Network entry]
*[http://myanimelist.net/people/138/Kenji_Utsumi My Anime List entry]
*[http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Kenji-Utsumi/ Behind The Voice Actors entry]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Utsumi, Kenji}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

M. Bison

2018-04-26T21:06:57Z

DrSpengler: /* Notes */

{{factions|decepticon}}
[[File:VegaScanningMegatron.jpg|upright=2|thumb|For you, the day Bison graced your franchise was the most important day of your life.]]
'''Vega''' (ベガ ''Bega'') is an evil dictator. He does not have a sharp claw.
{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===Street Fighter II × Transformers===
[[File:TF-X-Street-Fighter-Vega-(M.-Bison).jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I killed my father too, and you don't hear ''me'' whining about it!]]
*'''Ryu vs Vega''' ([[May|5-??]]-[[2018]])
**''Accessories'': Cannon, rifle, Headmaster

:Part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, Vega is a redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]] in Vega's traditional colors, fleshy bits and all. He transforms from robot to tank to fighter jet (both of made-up model), complete with Shadaloo [[insignia]]. The smaller [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] unit's robot mode is also painted to resemble Vega.

:Like all Voyager Class ''Titans Return'' figures, he has a pair of pop-up parts to fill in the area around his head; in this case, a pair of missile racks. However, those parts heavily restrict his neck articulation when deployed; unlike many others in his size class, his chest does not contain a pivoting assembly for better range of movement. Due to the nature of his transformation, it is possible to transform Vega into tank mode without removing his head.

:His cannon can plug into the short barrel of the tank turret or the rifle/Headmaster vehicle weapon. In an undocumented additional feature, the rifle can be inserted into the front end of the cannon. The cannon can be mounted on his forearm or held by any figure with 5mm hands. It also has a peg hole that an accessory such as his rifle can plug into, with extra square peg holes specifically to hold the rifle in place.

:Vega was only available in a two-pack with with [[Ryu]]. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]]nd to the [[November 27|27]]th, with orders fulfilled sometime in late May of 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if 3000 units were pre-ordered total, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
*Vega is more commonly known to Western audiences as "'''M. Bison'''". But as this character has only been involved with ''Transformers'' in Japan, "Vega" is the name that this wiki will use.
*Vega (M. Bison) is voiced by [[Tom Wyner]] in ''Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie'' & The Animaze Dub of ''Street Fighter II V'', [[Richard Newman]] in the 1994 TV series, [[Tesshō Genda]] in the Soft dub of the 1994 film, [[Kenji Utsumi]] in the TV Asahi dub of the 1994 film, and [[Norio Wakamoto]] in most Japanese media from 2000 onward.

==External links==
*{{w|M. Bison|Vega (M. Bison)}} at Wikipedia
*[[wikia:streetfighter:M. Bison|Vega (M. Bison)]] at the Street Fighter Wiki

[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: External properties]]
[[Category: Headmasters]]
[[Category: Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category: Mail order exclusives]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

TesshÅ Genda

2018-04-26T21:05:25Z

DrSpengler:

[[File:Tesshogenda.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Japan's own cowboy!]]
'''Tesshō Genda''' (玄田哲章 ''Genda Tesshō'' born [[May 20]], [[1948]]) is a Japanese voice actor who was born as Mitsuo Yokoi (横居光雄 ''Yokoi Mitsuo''). Some of his most famous roles include Umibōzu in ''City Hunter'' and ''Angel Heart'', the original voice of Guile in many of the ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers|Street Fighter]]'' video games and anime (and [[Vega|M. Bison]] in the Soft dub of the 1994 film), Agent Shu, Bojack and Janemba across the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, [[Kazumi Araiwa]] in ''Cooking Papa'', Blastoise (Kamex) in ''Pokémon'', the Nine tailed Fox Demon in ''Naruto'', Dan Dastun in ''The Big O'', Sourman in ''Dr. Slump'', Taurus Aldebaran in ''Saint Seiya'', the Younger Toguro Brother in ''Yu Yu Hakusho'', Action Bastard in ''Shin Chan'', [[Punisher|The Punisher]] in the ''Marvel Anime'' films and the Impostor Captain Tennille in ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure''.

In terms of dubbing, some of his roles include Tigger in ''Winnie the Pooh'', a number of animated incarnations of [[Batman]] since the DC Animated Universe, Cable in the [[TV Tokyo]] dub of [[Saban]]'s ''[[X-Men]]'', the current voice for Foghorn Leghorn in ''Looney Tunes'', Kratos in the ''God of War'' series, [[Mace Windu]] in ''[[Star Wars]]'', Hiro in ''Thomas & Friends'', the slumbering dragon in ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'' and Good Cop/Bad Cop (but ''not'' Batman!) in ''The LEGO Movie''. He's also the official Japanese dub over voices for [[Arnie|Arnold Schwarzenegger]], Sylvester Stallone, Steven Seagal and, uh, ''Dan Aykroyd''.

==Roles==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Convoy/Orion Pax]]
*[[Halonix Maximus|Giant]]
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Teranova|Professor Teranova]]
*[[Wulf]]

===''Scramble City''===
*Convoy

===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010''===
*Convoy

===''The Headmasters''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Convoy]]

===''The Transformers: The Movie''===
*Convoy

===''TF Telephone audio adventures: The Battlestars''===

*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]]

===''The Transformers''===
{{note|''[[The Rebirth]]'' was released in Japan in 1996 with the American ''The Transformers'' branding to distinguish it from the continuity of the Japanese ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''.}}

*Convoy

===''DreamMix TV World Fighters'' video game===

*Convoy

===''Super Link''===
*[[Primus]]

===''Galaxy Force''===
*Primus

===''Kiss Players''===
*Convoy

===''Transformers'' (2007) movie===
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
*Optimus Prime

===''Animated''===
*[[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] (pre-[[title sequence]] gag for "[[TransWarped#Part I|TransWarped, Part 1]]")

===''Dark of the Moon'' movie===
*Optimus Prime

===''Age of Extinction'' movie===
*Optimus Prime

===''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns''===
*[[Kazumi Araiwa]]

===''The Last Knight'' movie===
*Optimus Prime

==Conventions==
*[[BotCon Japan 2000]]

==Notes==
*Because of his healthy background in ''ballet'', one of his popular nicknames is "Pirouette Genda". *snicker*

*Genda played a parody of his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] character (named "Ostimus Surprise") in episode 7 of the series ''{{w|Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt}}''. [[Seizō Katō]], despite having retired from the role, played a parody of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in that same episode.

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0312656/ Tesshō Genda at the Internet Movie Database]
*{{w|Tesshō Genda|Tesshō Genda at Wikipedia}}
*[[w:ja:玄田哲章|Tesshō Genda at Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.81produce.co.jp/list.cgi?man+1499313433220 81 Produce profile]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=1250 ANN Profile]

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The Immobilizer

2018-04-26T16:03:47Z

DrSpengler: /* Trivia */ That trivia seemed kinda needless.

{{disambig3|Immobilizer}}
{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=22
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=15
|prev2=Birth of the Transformers!
|next2=Atlantis, Arise!
|image=Immobilizerep6.jpg
|caption="See? We can shoot him right in the nads!" "Television doesn't work that way, you doofus."
|title="The Immobilizer"
|production code=#700-21
|airdate=[[September 24]], 1985
|written by=[[Earl Kress]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}
'''The Decepticons steal Wheeljack's latest invention, which immobilizes stuff, and Ironhide attempts to retrieve it.'''

==Synopsis==
At [[Autobot]] headquarters, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] gathers everyone around for a demonstration of his newest invention, the [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer]]. Walking in late, [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] sees [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]]’s hologram of [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] and, thinking it’s real, fires wildly at it, scattering the Autobots and nearly bringing down the roof. As Ironhide apologizes, Wheeljack reveals that the Immobilizer was damaged and needs a replacement [[polarizer]]. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] volunteer to go into town to retrieve it.

[[File:Immbolizerep4.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Before ''Dance Dance Revolution'', there was...''Robot Resource''.]]
While on their mission, 'Bee and Spike stop for a few rounds of ''Robot Resource'' at the [[Robots Video Arcade|local arcade]]. A young woman named [[Carly]] introduces herself to the pair and admits her fondness for the "cute Autobot". A somewhat jealous and awkward Spike reminds Bumblebee that they need to leave, and the pair take off, only to be stopped a few moments later by a sarcastic policeman. As they are being busted for speeding, [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] attacks Bumblebee and secretly plants a [[Micro-bug|miniature video camera]] on the Autobot. Spike electrocutes Ravage with jumper cables, and the [[Decepticon]] retreats. The officer lets the pair go with a warning.

With the Immobilizer repaired, Wheeljack starts the demonstration again, unaware his every word is being caught by the microbug camera on Bumblebee and relayed to [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. The Decepticons aren’t too keen on the idea of being permanently immobilized by the invention, and Megatron promises to steal it.

[[File:Ladybreakeandfatjazzr.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Trailbreaker has a great ass. Who knew?]]
[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] decides to move the test outdoors for safety. As the Autobots approach the location, Prime directs Ironhide to guard the perimeter. The rest proceed toward a fast-moving river, which Wheeljack immobilizes with the device. In the commotion caused by the success of the test, Spike messes with the Immobilizer and is almost zapped, but Wheeljack throws him out of the way, takes the blast himself, and winds up stiff as a board.

Still patrolling the perimeter, Ironhide catches a glimpse of a shadowy figure and fires his weapon. He discovers that the figure was Carly, whom he scolds for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The distant sound of gunfire cuts their conversation short, and Ironhide rushes off. He reaches the clearing to find the Decepticons have the Autobots at gunpoint, and blames the ambush on himself.

Megatron demands that Prime hand over the Immobilizer, and a battle ensues. The device gets knocked about and winds up in Megatron's hands, but just as he starts issuing another threat, the river, on which he and the Decepticons are now standing, re-mobilizes and sweeps them downstream.

[[File:Immobilizerep7.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Ratchet puts the finishing touches on his resin-cast Wheeljack model.]]
While undergoing repairs back at headquarters, Ironhide criticizes his performance in the field. Concluding that he’s too old to be of use, he resigns from active service, and nothing [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] or Prime says dissuades him. Carly blames herself for Ironhide's attitude and tries to convince him not to quit. Ironhide gives her a tour of the base, and she pockets a grenade when they visit the armory.

Some time later, Wheeljack unfreezes, and Spike notices that Carly is missing. Suspecting she’s emotional and going to do something rash ('cuz she ''is'' a girl), Spike and Bumblebee set out to look for her. Turns out he’s right. Carly has driven a boat out into the ocean and, using SCUBA gear, swims down to Decepticon headquarters to plant the stolen grenade on their outer wall. However, she’s detected by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]], kidnapped by Laserbeak, and brought into the base to face Megatron’s judgment.

Luckily for Carly, her abduction was caught by the [[Sky Spy]]. Ironhide rushes off to find Spike and Bumblebee and start a rescue mission.

Back under the ocean, the grenade Carly planted earlier goes off, and seawater starts rushing into Decepticon headquarters. They manage to fix the damage and contain the water, except in the cell where Carly is being held. With disturbing glee, Megatron and the others watch Carly struggle as water fills the cell to the ceiling. Assuming she’s dead, they leave the cell unguarded. This lets Ironhide swim through the hole in the wall, grab the girl and bring her back to the surface.

[[File:Immobilizerep8.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You hit me! Kong never hit me!]]
After thanking Ironhide for the rescue, Carly rides off with Spike and Bumblebee, but when Ironhide doesn’t follow, they realize that he’s been immobilized. The Decepticons and Autobots square off, with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] in control of the Immobilizer and freezing most of the Autobot forces. Following a plan of Carly’s design, [[Brawn (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Brawn]] tunnels under the ground with her and Spike so they come up near the Immobilizer's position. As [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] distracts the Decepticons with a [[sound and light show]], Carly crosses some wires in the device and the trio escapes. When Rumble tries to immobilize Optimus Prime, the device starts to re-mobilize the frozen Autobots instead. Ironhide grabs the Immobilizer from Laserbeak, and when all the Autobots are unfrozen, he smashes the device. With his toy in pieces, Megatron swears to return, and the Decepticons retreat.

[[File:Immobilizerep1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|This early version of ''Thelma and Louise'' never took off.]]
Back at headquarters, Ironhide asks to return to active duty, and Optimus heartily welcomes him back. Carly explains how she switched around the wires in the Immobilizer, since she does have a science scholarship at [[MIT]]. Confronted by both brains and beauty, Spike has no choice but to ask Carly on a date. Sparkplug watches them drive off and smiles in approval, despite the fact that his son is going out with a college student while he's too young to have a driver’s license.
{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
{{collist|2|
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (1)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] (3)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (4)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (6)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (8)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (9)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (10)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (11)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (12)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (18)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (20)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (21)
*[[Brawn (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Brawn]] (22)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] (27)
}}
|c2=
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (14)
*[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] (15)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (16)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (17)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (18)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (23)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (24)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (25)
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (5)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (7)
*[[Carly]] (13)
}}

==Quotes==
"We should vaporize those Autobot fools and fuse their carcasses into slag!"
:—So, '''Starscream''', you're planning to, uh, fuse their vaporized carcasses? It'd be worth paying to see you attempt it.

"Give me the device now, Optimus Prime." 
"Try and take it, Mega-turkey!"
:—'''Megatron''' and the oh-so-witty '''Trailbreaker'''

"Starscream, retreat!" 
"A Decepticon ''never'' retreats!"
:—'''Megatron''' finds that '''Starscream''' is more of a prideful fool than he thought.

'''Optimus Prime''': "You’re losing your warriors, Megatron." 
'''Megatron''': "Warriors are expendable! The most important thing is I get what I deserve! And I always do." 
''[The river unfreezes; the Decepticons fall in and are swept away]'' 
'''Trailbreaker''': "You deserved ''that'', all right, Mega-jerk. Rust in peace!"
:—Megatron makes the mistake of tempting fate.

"This is where we store our ammo. Course, uh, we'd rather not have any of this stuff around. But until the Decepticons change, or we pacify 'em once and for all..." 
"Someone ''should'' pacify those Decepticons...''and'' their underwater headquarters."
:—'''Ironhide''' finds that '''Carly''' is a girl after his own heart

"The show’s over. Back to work."
:—A leering '''Megatron''' takes glee in Carly’s apparent drowning.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
[[File:TheImmobilizer Ironhide firingwildly.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|If only they all looked like this, instead of "The Core" or "Carnage in C Minor" or...]]
The general art quality in this episode is noticeably good, but not without its flubs:
*Coloring errors:
**Gears's shoulders/torso is all blue as the Autobots gather around Wheeljack. Only his truck roof should be blue; the rest should be red.
**Ironhide's helmet rim is partly light gray instead of red as Wheeljack speaks to him. The same error will recur throughout the episode.
**Bumblebee has two random black rectangles on the back of his VW Bug mode as he transforms outside the arcade.
**When Wheeljack screws the polarizer on his new doohickey, his hand and lower arm pass through the polarizer. He also has random orange on his shoulders where there should only be white.
**Bits of Brawn's helmet are yellow instead of gray during the bizarre sequence of partial transformations at Autobot Headquarters.
**As Prime orders Ironhide to take the first watch, his headlights aren't colored in. In the background, a whole line of misshapen Autobot cars is driving past, including what looks like an off-model Cliffjumper colored entirely blue.
**Starscream has an all-yellow nosecone as he transforms to fly over the force field.
**As he dives at the Autobots, Starscream's air intakes are the same light gray as the rest of him, instead of red.
**Prime's thighs are red instead of silver as Trailbreaker makes his "rust in peace" gag.
**Ravage's rear paws are light grey instead of black as he leaps to transform.
**Skywarp's arm laser, and Soundwave's head vents, are both white after Starscream gives the order to attack.
*Wheeljack is missing the lines on his "ears" when they stop flashing during "a clever little creation I call..."
*Gears is the one who asks what the Immobilizer does, but Cliffjumper is animated speaking the line.
*Appearing/disappearing Autobots:
**Brawn is suddenly with the gathered Autobots as they duck from Ironhide's random firing, despite not being in any of the establishing shots of the group.
**Bumblebee leaves base to look for Carly... then is shown in the very next shot with the Autobots gathered around Prime in the base.
**Prowl is shown rolling out, even though he hasn't been in a single shot so far. Ironhide is also shown rolling out even though he "retired", and more problematically, is still at the base when Sparkplug detects Carly's kidnapping.
*Ironhide's arm is layered in front of Spike as Spike dusts himself off, making them appear the same size.
*Bumblebee's arm is layered behind one of the onlookers in [[Robots Video Arcade|the arcade]] as he bows. Said onlooker and his buddies continue their huge-mouthed gaping long after the cheering has stopped.
*The background behind Bumblebee changes between shots; when he bows, there's just the Robot Resource game, but in the next shot, two consoles have appeared, neither of them Robot Resource.
[[File:Arcade Front.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|So the car and the characters are drawn at one scale, and the hydrant and the buildings are drawn at a completely different scale.]]
*Carly's car is just sitting there half on the sidewalk. It's next to a fire hydrant that's almost as big as the car. And Robots Video Arcade apparently has a ''huge'' front door.
*Ravage's eye is randomly glowing white before he attacks Bumblebee. It could be an intentional effect to show emotion or recognition or something, but it's an odd choice.
*Some have claimed that Trailbreaker and Jazz are off-model as they help clean up the mess in Autobot Headquarters (too thin and too fat, respectively). Others find this claim to be rather dubious.
*Megatron appears to have an extra right forearm segment as he speaks his first line.
*Jazz is off-model during his sequence a second later, with no fenders, no stripes, and an extra window.
*Prime has a huge crotch as the camera pans down to Bumblebee.
[[File:TheImmobilizer-Thundercracker River.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*Missing Seeker insignias:
**In the first pan of the Decepticons surrounding the Autobots, Starscream's missing his wing insignia, and Soundwave's visor is white instead of red (and again when the shot is recycled after the first commercial break.)
**Starscream is missing his wing emblems as he falls over from Ironhide's goop.
**As he wanders into the trees, Starscream only has one of his wing insignia.
**Thundercracker only has one insignia as he climbs out of the river.
[[File:TheImmobilizer Trailbreaker force field.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*Ratchet's mouth is missing as he stands behind the force field.
*Megatron has no transformation sound effect as he transforms to destroy the [[bouncer bomb]].
*Prime's left exhaust stack disappears into thin air as he turns toward the falling tree. He also has a random white segment above his grille.
*Trailbreaker's force field projector is missing as the Autobots prepare to return to base.
*Ironhide clips through the corner of the wall as he walks off to "retire".
*Improbable viewpoints:
**Sparkplug shows Ironhide a visual that's supposedly from the [[Sky Spy]]. Somehow, the ''orbital satellite'' shows a tracking pan view of Laserbeak that's ''right beside him'' — below him, in fact. If the entire sequence is taken as Sky Spy's footage, Laserbeak flies within ''inches'' of Sky Spy's camera, as Carly's face fills the screen at one point.
*Ironhide's observation that Laserbeak has taken Carly is muffled as if it were coming over a radio transmission.

===Continuity errors===
[[File:Arcade ChuSFXHo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*For his initial Immobilizer demonstration, Wheeljack asked Hound to project a hologram. Was he actually going to immobilize the hologram? How's that even possible?
*Spike suddenly has a wristwatch when he needs to check the time in the arcade. The watch is never seen before or after.
*Megatron knows which one is Bumblebee. [[A Prime Problem|Later]], he doesn't.
*When Carly disappears, Spike and Bumblebee go after her. In the next shot, Bumblebee is back inside with the rest of the Autobots.
*Carly apparently knows where the Decepticon base is located. How she knows is anyone's guess.
*In addition to the Immobilizer, she also has a great understanding of technology she's seen for the first time in her life. In the armoury, Ironhide only refers to storing ammunition yet Carly seems to recognize a bomb, or had the knowledge to convert alien ammunition into a timed explosive. MIT obviously gave that scholarship to the right candidate!
*The remote changes sizes throughout the episode. Beginning, it's the perfect size for Wheeljack's hand, which is about the size of half of Spike's body when he steps on it. But in the next shot showing the remote, it's small enough to fit in Spike's hands. Then when Rumble uses it, it's sized for his hands.
*Would Ironhide really have prevented the Decepticon sneak attack if he hadn't moved the hundred feet or so from his station? Couldn't the 'cons have just come from the other direction?
*Carly's another pressure-proof super human, [[Atlantis, Arise!|just like Spike]]. She swims at least a few hundred feet underwater to Decepticon Headquarters with no pressurized diving equipment at all. At least the animators were kind enough to give her a wet suit!
*In addition, since Ironhide isn't shown to have any SCUBA gear for Carly, he had to have made an extremely rapid ascent to the surface so she wouldn't drown. However, an ascent that fast would have given her decompression sickness, or worse.
*"It's a theory I've had ever since I accepted my science scholarship at MIT," says Carly about Wheeljack's immobilizer, which she just encountered for the first time like, earlier that same day. Did she accept the scholarship while imprisoned in Decepticon Headquarters?

===Continuity notes===
*This episode is Carly's introduction to the series.
*Gadgets and powers:
**Brawn uses the same tunneling drill he had in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1]]".
**Ironhide has a [[jet pack]] that pretty much fills the back of his torso. That same space contained a missile launcher in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]".
**Ironhide fires one of his liquids out of his totally-retracted wrist. It's a brownish-red stuff which appears to act like glue — very different than the whitish glue stuff he fired from tri-barreled wrist weapons back in "[[Divide and Conquer]]".
*This episode marks the '''second time''' that Ratchet has threatened to shut Ironhide up by ''physically removing his ability to speak'' (the first was in "[[Transport to Oblivion]]"). Yeesh, someone needs to work on their bedside manner.
*If this episode's dialogue is taken seriously, it would mean that Spike is at least 13-15 years old (depending on the particular state). This raises disturbing questions about why Sparkplug allows his son to date a woman who's old enough to at least be starting college. Then again, Sparkplug had Spike working on a remote [[oil rig|oil platform]] in the middle of the ocean, so family dynamics within the Witwickys are certainly... unconventional, Carly also could be clever enough to have graduated high school early.
*Running "into town" from Autobot Headquarters presumably means that Spike and Bumblebee went to [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], the only nearby city ever named on-screen.
*'''[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|< <]]''' What makes Starscream the leader? Megatron got shot and fell down! '''[[Dinobot Island, Part 2|> >]]'''

===Real-world references===
*It was the 80s. [[Robots Video Arcade|Video arcades]] were ''the'' hot thing.
**''[[Robot Resource]]'' uses sounds from ''Galaga''.
*Carly is or will be a student at [[MIT]].
*Spike describes a chocolate [[soft drink|soda]] as "an emulsified CO2 with lactic acid".

===Trivia===
[[File:Arcade OhPan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*Stores on the street: [[Vincenzo's Pizza]], [[Rose Beauty Saloon]], Meat, and [[Robots Video Arcade]].
*Video games in the arcade: Pan!!, Oh!!, Chu, Ha Ha Ha, SFX, Hot, and [[Robot Resource]].
*No wonder the cops pull Bumblebee over. His entrance into traffic is ''terrible''; he swerves between lanes, and totally cuts off some poor driver.
*C'mon! Starscream walking into trees is hilarious!

===Foreign localization===
'''Brazilian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''O Imobilizador'''" ("The Immobilizer")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (both dubs):'' '''L'immobilizzatore''' ("The Immobilizer")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
:*In the 2008 dub, the policeman's remark about Spike calling his car Bumblebee is changed to "You named your car Bumblebee? Is not like I call my car Panther or stuff". That references the fact that "Pantera" was Prowl's name in the old dub.
:*In the first dub, at the beginning, Cliffjumper and Hound are misnamed as Gears and Wheeljack.

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Immobilizer'''" (イモビライザー)
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 18]], [[1985]]
:*'''Cut:''' All scenes featuring [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] have been removed (due to the fact that Takara were unsure about using Skyfire at the time because he was based on a [[Bandai]] toy). The cuts aren't made very well, either, as there are jumps in the background music. Skyfire-centric episodes were eventually aired near the end of the show's run when the legal matters had been resolved.

'''Brazilian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Jìngzhǐqì '''" (静止器, "Immobilizer")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1994 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1 ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1: Vol. 1 (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Bumper Collection Special (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 2: Series 2.1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 03: Stagione Due Parte Prima ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part One (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume One: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume One: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-2/synopses/700-21.html Episode Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Immobilizer}}
[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]

Toshiyuki Morikawa

2018-04-26T14:54:54Z

DrSpengler: /* Roles */

[[Image:Toshiyuki Morikawa.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Imagine him voicing for a crossover series that involves several of his characters having a conversation.]]
'''Toshiyuki Morikawa''' (森川智之 ''Morikawa Toshiyuki'' born [[January 26]], [[1967]]) is a Japanese voice actor and singer. Some of his anime and video game roles include Naraku in ''InuYasha'', Dio in ''Casshern Sins'', [[Brave (franchise)|Duke from ''Brave Police J-Decker'', Walter from ''Brave of Gold Goldran'']], Griffith in ''Berserk'', Yoshikage Kira in ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', [[Trevor Devall|Mr. Bai Ji-Shin Chang]] in ''Black Lagoon'', [[Patrick Seitz|Isshin Kurosaki]] in Bleach, Shishiwakamaru in ''Yu Yu Hakusho'', the titular character of ''Ninja Slayer from Animation'', Sephiroth in the ''Final Fantasy VII'' spinoffs and Dante in ''Devil May Cry: The Animated Series'', ''(Ultimate) Marvel vs. Capcom 3'' and ''Project X Zone''.

In the world of dubbing, Morikawa has played [[Spider-Man]] in the 1994 ''Spider-Man'' cartoon, [[Venom (Crossovers)|Venom]] in ''Spider-Man 3'', Marshall Lee the Vampire King in ''Adventure Time'', Emmet Brickowski and [[Superman]] in ''The LEGO Movie'', and he regularly dubs for Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt, [[Mark Wahlberg]], Ewan McGregor (such as [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] in ''[[Star Wars]]''), and currently Tom Cruise after [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]]'s death.

Along with [[Fumihiko Tachiki]], he is part of the musical group 2HEARTS.

==Roles==
===''Beast Wars Metals''===
*[[Ravage (G1)|Jaguar]]

===''Transformers: Prime''===
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[O.P.]]
*[[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]]

===''Transformers: Prime Perfect Transformation Late Night 2-Hour Special''===

*Host/Himself

===''Transformers: Go!''===
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]

==External links==
*[http://www.artsvision.co.jp/data.php?id=715 Official profile] at ArtsVision ''(Japanese)''
*[http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/2hearts/ 2HEARTS] official website ''(Japanese)''
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0605452/ Toshiyuki Morikawa] at the Internet Movie Database
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=692 Toshiyuki Morikawa] at Anime News Network

{{DEFAULTSORT:Morikawa, Toshiyuki}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

Yoshikazu Iwanami

2018-04-26T14:54:09Z

DrSpengler: /* Notes */

[[image:IwanamiYoshikazuTFPrimeTVSpecial.jpg|thumb|300px|right|A one-man 4Kids Entertainment.]]

'''Yoshikazu Iwanami''' (岩浪美和 ''Iwanami Yoshikazu'', born [[May 19]], [[1962]]) is a Japanese voice director and story editor. He is responsible for the radically altered Japanese edits of all imported Western ''Transformers'' cartoons from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' thru ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]''.

Some other American cartoons Iwanami has been head of localization on include the '80s ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' ([[TV Tokyo]] version), [[Saban]]'s ''[[X-Men]]'' (TV Tokyo version), ''Biker Mice from Mars'', the '60s ''Dick Tracy Show'' (during its 1991 rebroadcast) and the '90s ''[[Iron Man]]'' cartoon.

==Director of Japanese dubbing and script localization==

*''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)#Beast Wars: Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Beast Wars]]''
*''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)#Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals|Beast Wars Metals]]''
*''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)#Japanese release|Beast Wars Returns]]''
*''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)#Japanese release|Animated]]''
*''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Japanese release|Prime]]''

==Director of audiography==

*''[[Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!]]''
*''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Micron Legend]]''
*''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Super Link]]''

==Notes==

*Iwanami is particularly fond of adlibbing and has employed it in many of his dubs. In addition to extensive adlibbing in all of his ''Transformers'' localizations, the TV Tokyo versions of ''X-Men'' and ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (which he directed) were also notorious for their adlibbing. The [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|''Legends'' Convobat comic]], via a fictional ''Beast Wars'' film, actually poked fun of the constant adlibbing of the "actors" as a reference to Iwanami's dubbing style.
*Iwanami appeared for a special extended interview (conducted by [[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]) in the "[[Transformers: Prime Perfect Transformation Late Night 2-Hour Special]]" to discuss his long-time history with the ''Transformers'' franchise. Some of the cast are then treated to a compare/contrast experience as they watch the original English version of "[[Predatory]]" (a slasher movie parody) alongside the Iwanami-localized Japanese version of the episode (a Pepe Le Pew parody) and proceed to comment with bewilderment over how different the two versions of the same episode are.

==Links==

*[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B2%A9%E6%B5%AA%E7%BE%8E%E5%92%8C Iwanami Yoshikazu at Japanese Wikipedia]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Iwanami, Yoshikazu}}
[[Category:Voice directors]]

Doros Motion

2018-04-26T13:48:27Z

DrSpengler:

'''Doros Motion''' is an American animation studio based in New York, New York, founded in [[1982]] by [[Doros Evangelides]]. They specialize primarily in commercial animation and employ between 11 and 50 staff members at a time.

Doros Motion, specifically animators [[Carl Edwards]] and Evangildes, created the [[Cybernet Space Cube]] for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]'' broadcasts.

==Notes==

*Although Doros Motion produced the CG animation for the Cybernet Space Cube, they did not animate the CG [[title sequence]] for ''Generation 2''. That animation was provided by [[Lamb & Company]].

==External link==
*[https://www.linkedin.com/company/doros-motion Doros Motion LinkedIn account]

[[category:Animation companies]]

The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!

2018-04-26T01:50:07Z

DrSpengler: /* Notes */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=[[Transformers: The Headmasters (manga)|''Transformers: The Headmasters'']]
|prev=The Headmasters issue 1
|next=The Headmasters issue 2
|title="Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!"
|japanese=ビースト星の大決定戦
|romaji=Beast-sei no Daiketteisen
|image=BattleBeasts01.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=[[Kodansha]]
|published in=''[[TV Magazine]]''
|date=August 1987
|writer=[[Masumi Kaneda]]
|penciler=[[Ban Magami]]
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''With White Leo and Rodimus Prime away, the Decepticons and their Beastformer allies make another attempt to conquer planet Beast.'''

==Synopsis==
With [[White Leo]] away on some business, the [[Decepticon]]s and their unit of evil [[Beastformer]]s seize the opportunity to launch a second assault on Planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. Responding to an SOS from the [[Autobot]] Beastformers, [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] deploys [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his team of [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] to investigate.

[[File:Cain-slash.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Kane is able!]]
[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] discover [[Alligatron]] and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] attacking a unit of Autobot Beastformers and quickly swoop in. Allowing themselves to be captured, they give the Autobot Beastformers enough time to escape. Elsewhere, [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] are being attacked by the "Heat-sucking Vegetation", [[Reproganmar]]; spikey flora that suck energy out of robots somehow. At the last minute, however, they are rescued by [[Kane]] and the other Autobot Beastformers that sent the distress signal. After telling his life story, Kane, the Autobot Beastformers, Chromedome and Hardhead sneak over to the Decepticon camp.

There, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] chuckles over his capture of Highbrow and Brainstorm. Alligatron wishes to use them as bait to lure White Leo into a trap, while [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]], [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] simply ask that they be given the Autobots' [[transtector]]s after they're done with them. With no time left to wait for White Leo to arrive, Kane distracts the Decepticon Headmasters, giving Highbrow and Brainstorm the chance to break free. The Decepticon Beastformers ready themselves to attack, only to quickly be massacred by a storm of arrows. White Leo has returned!

[[File:BattleBeasts18.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|White (Leo) Power!]]
White Leo, along with his back-up unit of Autobot Beastformers, waste no time in chopping several Decepticon Beastformers in half. Meanwhile, the [[Trainbot]]s arrive and quickly transform into [[Raiden]]. Defeating Predaking with a mighty "J.R. Kick", they free the Autobot Beastformers still being held captive. Elsewhere, Kane is about to be eaten alive by the Decepticon Headmasters when the Autobot Headmasters show up to his rescue. Combining their firepower into the "Headmaster Grand Laser", they defeat the Decepticon Headmasters. Galvatron orders all Decepticons to return to [[Chaar]], save for Alligatron and the Decepticon Beastformers, whom he leaves to fend for themselves.

The Autobots savor their victory, relieved that White Leo and the Trainbots returned from [[Athenia]] just in the nick of time.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
* [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (1)
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (2)
* [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (3)
* [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (4)
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (5)
* [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Shouki]] (27)
* [[Suiken]] (28)
* [[Getsuei]] (29)
* [[Kaen]] (30)
* [[Seizan]] (31)
* [[Yukikaze (Headmasters)|Yukikaze]] (32)
* [[Raiden]] (33)

|c2=
* [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] (7)
* [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] (11)
* [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (20)
* [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] (21)
* [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] (22)
* [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] (23)

|h3=[[Beastformer]]s|c3=
* [[Alligatron]] (8)
* [[Killer Fish]] (9)
* [[Drillfrog]] (10)
* [[Battle Bear]] (12)
* [[Elephan]] (13)
* [[Yellow Giraffe]] (14)
* [[Beafox]] (15)
* [[Golder]] (16)
* [[Kane]] (17)
* [[Wildthunder]] (18)
* [[Big Serow]] (19)
* [[Snakebomb]] (24)
* [[White Leo]] (25)
* [[Flykick]] (26)
* [[Rabbit Kid]] (34)

}}

==Notes==
*This issue takes place some time after the ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]'' episode "[[Rebellion on Planet Beast]]", when the Transformers first met the Beastformers, but before "[[Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1]]", which begins the story which writes [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] out of the series.
*Hordes of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] are shown alongside [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], which makes no sense from a Western perspective, as the Sharkticons were allies of the [[Quintesson]]s and not the [[Decepticon]]s. In the Japanese canon, however, the Sharkticons were labeled as [[Predacon (G1)|Animatrons]], thus making their appearance alongside Predaking ''somewhat'' logical.
*A proper ''narrative'' reason for why the Sharkticons are present on planet Beast would be created decades later in the manga [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 44]].
*The [[Monsterbot]]s were left behind on planet Beast in "[[Rebellion on Planet Beast]]" for the sole purpose of protecting it from further Decepticon activity, yet no mention of them is made whatsoever. They'll later be shown amongst the Autobot forces in outer space in "[[Head Formation of Friendship]]", so perhaps they were called away from Beast sometime prior to this adventure.

===Reprints===
*2002 — ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]]''

==External links==
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/battlebeasts.php "Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!" in English]

[[Category:Beastformers franchise]]
[[Category:The Headmasters issues]]

LG44 Sharkticon

2018-04-26T01:48:36Z

DrSpengler: /* Notes */

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Transformers Legends Comic: Bonus Edition]]'' Vol. 44
|prev=Targetmaster Chapter Prologue
|next=Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 45
|image=
|japanese=漫画トランスフォーマーレジェンズ出張版第44話
|manga=[[Hayato Sakamoto]]
|packaged with=''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Sharkticon (G1)#Legends|LG44 Sharktron]] & [[Sweep (G1)#Legends|Sweeps]]
|date=[[September 30]], [[2017]]
}}

'''Hot Rod and Shaoshao uncover a Sweep plot to clone a Sharkticon army.'''

==Synopsis==
To [[Shaoshao Li]]'s annoyance, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] shows no interest in working to afford a [[transtector]] nor searching for the lost [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and he instead spends his time fishing and waiting for things to work themselves out. The catch of the day turns out to be a [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] that immediately gobbles up Hot Rod, but he's alright as he finds that its inside are hollow and outfitted with controls. Given that Sharkticons are not native to the [[Legends World]], he concludes that it's an artificial [[cloning|clone]] and a lead towards the Targetmasters, who they believe have mutated and developed new abilities.

Indeed, [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] have found that [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]] can now fire [[electro-clone beam]]s and have been using him to clone Sharkticons from a tail taken from the creatures' current habitat, [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. Their plan to create an army and conquer the world, but they're interrupted when Hot Rod and Shaoshao, piloting the runaway Sharkticon, smash through a window. [[Sweep Seven|Sweep No. 7]] merges with his transtector and uses Blowpipe to take control of the Sharkticons, sending them to surround and execute the intruders, but Hot Rod's own Sharkticon refuses to fight back against his own people. Fortunately, Hot Rod has prepared reinforcements in the form of [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]], who has used his [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] form to take control of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and menace the Sharkticons into turning on the Sweeps. Scourge flees with Blowpipe, but Hot Rod and Shaoshao capture the remaining Sweeps and hand them over to [[Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department|the police]], where they are offered jobs. Their first assignment is to capture the Sharkticons as well, so Hot Rod has to go straight back to fishing.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] (2)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] (12)

|c2=
*[[Sweep Seven|Sweep No. 7]] (4)
*[[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] (5)
*[[Sweep Two|Sweep No. 2]] (6)
*[[Sweep No. 3]] (7)
*[[Sweep No. 5]] (8)
*[[Sweep Six|Sweep No. 6]] (9)
*[[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]] (10)
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (11)

|c3=
*[[Shaoshao Li]] (1)
*[[T-AI|Ai]] (13)

|c4=
*[[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] (3)

}}

==Notes==
*Hot Rod has enjoyed fishing ever since his his first scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and was often depicted fishing throughout ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|Kiss Players]]''.
*The [[Grand Mal]] makes a cameo as a blimp.
*Following the defeat of their [[Quintesson]] masters, the Sharkticons are revealed to have settled on the planet Beast, the setting for ''[[Beastformers]]'' that was first featured in ''Transformers'' fiction in "[[Rebellion on Planet Beast]]". This conveniently explains why the Sharkticons were seen on Beast in the manga special "[[Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!]]".

{{DEFAULTSORT:Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 044}}
[[Category:Legends issues]]

Killer Fish

2018-04-26T01:45:18Z

DrSpengler: /* The Headmasters cartoon */

{{Factions|decepticon}}
:''Killer Fish is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:KillerFish-card.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Killer Fish are attacking!!!]]
'''Killer Fish''' (キラーフィッシュ ''Kirāfisshu'') is one of the [[Decepticon]]-allied Beastformers attempting a brutal takeover of the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His particular role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is staff officer. He's a professional, brutal killer who uses a built-in sonar to track down his targets. He has a personal vendetta against [[Big Serow]], who gave him an injury that still hurts. His rank is Emperor of [[Lennonia]], the country on planet Beast in whose [[Wow River]] he was born, but whether this is a title he earned under the old regime before throwing in with [[Alligatron]]'s rebellion or one gained by overthrowing Lenonia for the rebellion is unknown.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
[[Image:Killerfish.jpg|left|142px|thumb|[[Bill Mumy]] once took me out to see a movie. Didn't have to pay to get me in.]]
The Killer Fish were a species of [[Beastformer]], part of [[Alligatron]]'s cadre of Beasts that allied with the [[Decepticon]]s. When a rebel force led by [[Big Serow]] tried to take the Decepticon stronghold, the Killer Fish were among those fighting back, helping force the rebels into retreat with their firepower.

The Killer Fish guarded the Decepticon stronghold in the nearby waters, and those Killer Fish leapt out to cut off [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]'s escape from the other evil Beastformers. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}

====''The Headmasters'' manga====
Hordes of Killer Fish, backed by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] and [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]], enforced the will of Alligatron. But with the interference of the [[Autobot]]s, the Killer Fish were driven back. {{storylink|Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}
{{-}}

===''Laser Beasts'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}}}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation 1'' comics===
Killer Fish was part of the front-line assault against [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[Air Warrior]]s when the Decepticons arrived on Planet Beest to retrieve the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}}

==Toys==
===Beastformers===
*'''Killer Fish''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Beast ID number'': '''5'''
**''Accessories'': "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

: Killer Fish is an anthropomorphic carp with maroon robotic armor. He came with his "Killer Anchor" (キラーアンカー) weapon. His [[rubsign]] reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.

{{-}}{{anchor|White}}
*'''Killer Fish white version''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

: A solid-white version of Killer Fish was sold through gumball machines in Japan. The gumball versions of the Beastformers appeared to have randomized weapons (or just crummy QC).

{{-}}{{anchor|clear}}
[[Image:BF-Perfect6setbox.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
*'''Crystal Killer Fish''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

: A colorless-clear version of Killer Fish, "Crystal Killer Fish" (クリスタルキラーフィッシュ) was made available in two different ways. It was part of the "Perfect 6 Animal Set" —which actually had ''seven'' figures— along with [[Baboon]], [[Cobrander]], [[Demonkey]], [[Eagle Killer]], [[Little Serow]], and [[Shield Dragon]].

: It was also a prize in "punch-box" giveaways, where kids would punch through a paper front on a box containing random ''Beastformers'' prizes in each compartment. Three clear Fish were available per box.

{{-}}{{anchor|clear-stripe}}
*'''Crystal Killer Fish''' (Beastformer, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

: A version of Crystal Killer Fish with mottled-brownish stripes through it was available in the same "punch-box" promotion as the regular Crystal Killer Fish. The striped version was in only one compartment per box.

==Notes==
*In the Battle Beasts toy commercial (animated by [[Toei]]), Killer Carp is voiced by [[Michael Bell]] and said words to the effect of, "WWWWWATER! Water puts OUT fire!".

===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Killer Carp'''

{{charstub}}

[[Category:Beastformers Decepticons]]
[[Category:Emperors]]
[[Category:Generation 1 aliens]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]

Norio Imamura

2018-04-24T16:37:32Z

DrSpengler:

[[File:Norio Imamura in repose.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Be grateful we cropped this.]]
'''Norio Imamura''' (いまむらのりお ''Imamura Norio''), born [[April 17]], [[1954]], is a Japanese stage and voice actor from Gifu, Japan. He is perhaps best known as the original voice of Emporio Ivankov on ''One Piece''. In the world of dubbing, he has played Albert Goldman (Nathan Lane) in ''The Birdcage''.

While any connection to the Yakuza that Imamura might have is strictly conjecture, it is more than certain he is not permitted in any Japanese bathhouses.

==Voice roles==
===''Car Robots''===
*[[Gas Skunk|Gaskunk]]

==Notes==

*A tattoo enthusiast, Imamura spent 4 to 5 million yen ($45,000 to $56,000 USD) on his tattoos. When he showed fullbody pics of himself on his blog, he was arrested due to Japan's strict censorship laws.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-07-12/voice-actor-norio-inamura-arrested-for-indecent-pictures Imamura's arrest at Anime News Network]</ref> His role on ''One Piece'' went to [[Mitsuo Iwata]] and he was fined 500,000-yen (about US$6,000).<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-09-13/voice-actor-norio-imamura-fined-500000-yen-for-indecent-pics Voice Actor Norio Imamura Fined 500,000 Yen for Indecent Pics]</ref> He has received scarce voice acting work since then as a result of the "scandal" (tattoos are extremely taboo in Japan).

==External link==

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norio_Imamura Norio Imamura at Wikipedia]

==References==
<references/>

{{DEFAULTSORT:Imamura, Norio}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

File:Norio Imamura.jpg

2018-04-24T16:36:06Z

DrSpengler: Japanese voice actor, Norio Imamura, posing for a photo that got him severely fined by the Japanese government. {{fairuse}} Category:Actor images

Japanese voice actor, [[Norio Imamura]], posing for a photo that got him severely fined by the Japanese government.
{{fairuse}}

[[Category:Actor images]]

Norio Imamura

2018-04-24T16:33:46Z

DrSpengler:

'''Norio Imamura''' (いまむらのりお ''Imamura Norio''), born [[April 17]], [[1954]], is a Japanese stage and voice actor from Gifu, Japan. He is perhaps best known as the original voice of Emporio Ivankov on ''One Piece''. In the world of dubbing, he has played Albert Goldman (Nathan Lane) in ''The Birdcage''.

While any connection to the Yakuza that Imamura might have is strictly conjecture, it is more than certain he is not permitted in any Japanese bathhouses.

==Voice roles==
===''Car Robots''===
*[[Gas Skunk|Gaskunk]]

==Notes==

*A tattoo enthusiast, Imamura spent 4 to 5 million yen ($45,000 to $56,000 USD) on his tattoos. When he showed fullbody pics of himself on his blog, he was arrested due to Japan's strict censorship laws.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-07-12/voice-actor-norio-inamura-arrested-for-indecent-pictures Imamura's arrest at Anime News Network]</ref> His role on ''One Piece'' went to [[Mitsuo Iwata]] and he was fined 500,000-yen (about US$6,000).<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-09-13/voice-actor-norio-imamura-fined-500000-yen-for-indecent-pics Voice Actor Norio Imamura Fined 500,000 Yen for Indecent Pics]</ref> He has received scarce voice acting work since then as a result of the "scandal" (tattoos are extremely taboo in Japan).

==External link==

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norio_Imamura Norio Imamura at Wikipedia]

==References==
<references/>
{{creatorstub}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Imamura, Norio}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]

TesshÅ Genda

2018-04-24T16:11:33Z

DrSpengler:

[[File:Tesshogenda.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Japan's own cowboy!]]
'''Tesshō Genda''' (玄田哲章 ''Genda Tesshō'' born [[May 20]], [[1948]]) is a Japanese voice actor who was born as Mitsuo Yokoi (横居光雄 ''Yokoi Mitsuo''). Some of his most famous roles include Umibōzu in ''City Hunter'' and ''Angel Heart'', the original voice of Guile in many of the ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers|Street Fighter]]'' video games and anime, Agent Shu, Bojack and Janemba across the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, [[Kazumi Araiwa]] in ''Cooking Papa'', Blastoise (Kamex) in ''Pokémon'', the Nine tailed Fox Demon in ''Naruto'', Dan Dastun in ''The Big O'', Sourman in ''Dr. Slump'', Taurus Aldebaran in ''Saint Seiya'', the Younger Toguro Brother in ''Yu Yu Hakusho'', Action Bastard in ''Shin Chan'', [[Punisher|The Punisher]] in the ''Marvel Anime'' films and the Impostor Captain Tennille in ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure''.

In terms of dubbing, some of his roles include Tigger in ''Winnie the Pooh'', a number of animated incarnations of [[Batman]] since the DC Animated Universe, Cable in the [[TV Tokyo]] dub of [[Saban]]'s ''[[X-Men]]'', the current voice for Foghorn Leghorn in ''Looney Tunes'', Kratos in the ''God of War'' series, [[Mace Windu]] in ''[[Star Wars]]'', Hiro in ''Thomas & Friends'', the slumbering dragon in ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'' and Good Cop/Bad Cop (but ''not'' Batman!) in ''The LEGO Movie''. He's also the official Japanese dub over voices for [[Arnie|Arnold Schwarzenegger]], Sylvester Stallone, Steven Seagal and, uh, ''Dan Aykroyd''.

==Roles==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Convoy/Orion Pax]]
*[[Halonix Maximus|Giant]]
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Teranova|Professor Teranova]]
*[[Wulf]]

===''Scramble City''===
*Convoy

===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010''===
*Convoy

===''The Headmasters''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Convoy]]

===''The Transformers: The Movie''===
*Convoy

===''TF Telephone audio adventures: The Battlestars''===

*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]]

===''The Transformers''===
{{note|''[[The Rebirth]]'' was released in Japan in 1996 with the American ''The Transformers'' branding to distinguish it from the continuity of the Japanese ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''.}}

*Convoy

===''DreamMix TV World Fighters'' video game===

*Convoy

===''Super Link''===
*[[Primus]]

===''Galaxy Force''===
*Primus

===''Kiss Players''===
*Convoy

===''Transformers'' (2007) movie===
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
*Optimus Prime

===''Animated''===
*[[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] (pre-[[title sequence]] gag for "[[TransWarped#Part I|TransWarped, Part 1]]")

===''Dark of the Moon'' movie===
*Optimus Prime

===''Age of Extinction'' movie===
*Optimus Prime

===''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns''===
*[[Kazumi Araiwa]]

===''The Last Knight'' movie===
*Optimus Prime

==Conventions==
*[[BotCon Japan 2000]]

==Notes==
*Because of his healthy background in ''ballet'', one of his popular nicknames is "Pirouette Genda". *snicker*

*Genda played a parody of his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] character (named "Ostimus Surprise") in episode 7 of the series ''{{w|Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt}}''. [[Seizō Katō]], despite having retired from the role, played a parody of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in that same episode.

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0312656/ Tesshō Genda at the Internet Movie Database]
*{{w|Tesshō Genda|Tesshō Genda at Wikipedia}}
*[[wikipedia:ja:玄田哲章|Tesshō Genda at Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.81produce.co.jp/list.cgi?man+1499313433220 81 Produce profile]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=1250 ANN Profile]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Genda, Tessho}}
[[Category:Japanese voice actors]]
[[Category:Convention guests]]

SeizÅ KatÅ

2018-04-24T15:42:28Z

DrSpengler: /* Notes */

[[File:SeizoKato1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He looked as grizzled as he sounded.]]

'''Seizō Katō''' (加藤精三 ''Katō Seizō'' [[February 14]], [[1927]]-[[January 17]], [[2014]]) was a veteran Japanese voice actor who worked for Haikyo. Some of his most notable roles include Count Magnus Lee from ''Vampire Hunter D'', Dr. Barcas from ''The Guyver'', Ittetsu Hoshi from ''Star of the Giants'', Gamo Whiskey from ''Cyborg 009'', Hazanko from ''Outlaw Star'', Kristopher McLaughlin from ''Case Closed'', Alien Mephilas from the ''Ultra Series'', Father Cornello from ''FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'', Mother from ''Tokyo Godfather'', Grim Reaper Earl Bolstak from ''[[Johnny Yong Bosch|Trigun]]'', Great Satan from ''Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger'', and a one-off stint as Inspector Zenigata in ''Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy''.

In the world of dubbing, he played Shere Khan in Disney's animated ''The Jungle Book'', Master Control Program in the Fuji TV dub of ''Tron'', Emperor D'ken in the [[TV Tokyo]] dub of [[Saban Entertainment|Saban]]'s ''[[X-Men]]'' and Dr. Herbert Higginbotham in ''Little Big Planet 2''.

Katō died of complications from bladder cancer at the age of 86.<ref name="death">[http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20140117-00000164-jij-soci Report on death at Yahoo! Japan News]</ref>

==Voice roles==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]

===''Scramble City''===
*Megatron
*Devastator

===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010''===
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]
*Devastator

===''The Headmasters''===
*Galvatron
*Devastator

===''The Transformers: The Movie''===
*Megatron
*Galvatron

===''The Transformers''===
{{note|''[[The Rebirth]]'' was released in Japan in 1996 with the American ''The Transformers'' branding to distinguish it from the continuity of the Japanese ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''.}}

*Galvatron

===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
*Megatron

==Notes==

*Katō voluntarily turned down the role of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] from the [[2007]] ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' film and the part was given to [[Kōtarō Nakamura]], instead. Katō cited, "I no longer have the same level of confidence as I did then," as his reasoning.<ref>http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8A%A0%E8%97%A4%E7%B2%BE%E4%B8%89#.E3.82.A8.E3.83.94.E3.82.BD.E3.83.BC.E3.83.89</ref>
*Despite retiring from the role in 2007, in 2010 Katō would deign to play a parody of Megatron called "Mesutron" (Femmetron) in episode 7 of ''[[Wikipedia:Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt|Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt]]''. When one hears the age in his voice, they can see why he declined the opportunity to continue playing Megatron (he was 80 at the time). [[Tesshō Genda]] played a parody of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] named "Osutimus Surprise" (Masculus Surprise) in that same episode.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJYXqupjeuY</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.haikyo.or.jp/PROFILE/man/34.html Haikyo profile]

[[Category:Japanese voice actors|Kato Seizo]]

Computer-generated imagery

2018-04-24T14:59:13Z

DrSpengler: /* Generation 2 (1993–1994) */

'''Computer-generated imagery''' (CGI) in Transformers media has gone through many phases.

==Generation 2 (1993–1994)==
[[Image:Cybernet Spacecube.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Cube 4: Superdupercube]]
The [[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|''Generation 2'' "cartoon"]] was simply the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] with a new CGI opening, and new scene-transitions featuring the nefarious [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. These segments added nothing but glitz (and annoyance) to the cartoon, and are mostly forgotten. You can thank studios [[Doros Motion]] and [[Lamb & Company]] for that.

CGI was used more extensively in ''Generation 2'''s [[commercial]]s. Entire segments were computer animated for early commercials advertising the toys and the comic. Initially the CGI was quite primitive. Later, more advanced techniques were used to allow computer-animated characters to interact with live-action actors.
{{-}}

==The Beast Era (1996–2000)==
[[Image:BWPart1 beastmodes.jpg|left|300px|thumb|"Tarantulas! Find us some mood lighting, too!"]]
Both ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' were fully CGI, created by [[Mainframe Entertainment]] of Canada. ''Beast Wars'' was a bit primitive, even in its day. (It is notorious for lacking shadows except when vital.) Its animation quality improved steadily over time, most obviously in comparisons of the landscape between first and third seasons. ''Beast Machines'' was a further step forward, and holds up reasonably well even by modern standards. Both are praised for their good use of facial expressions and body language.
{{-}}

==''Robots in Disguise'' (2000–2002)==

The [[Global Space Bridge]] was generally animated in CGI, except [[Landfill (episode)|when it wasn't]].

The [[Honō no Overdrive: Car Robot Cybertron|''Car Robots'' opening]] was done partially in CGI; [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] battling and the transformations of [[X-Brawn]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], and [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] were all computer generated. In addition, a brief shot of the Autobots driving through the [[Global Space Bridge]], and [[Team Bullet Train]] driving around on some tracks, were done the same way. In keeping with the show's slightly obsessive [[toy accuracy]], these CGI models look almost identical to the toys, which unfortunately makes the battle itself look a bit dodgy.

The [[Theme_song#Robots_In_Disguise|English version of the opening]] was almost entirely cel-animated, using a mixture of the traditionally animated parts of the Japanese opening and clips from various episodes. However, it did retain a short computer generated shot of the Global Space Bridge.

In addition, the American version used CGI for its [[scene transition]]s. Shiny 3D models of the Autobot, Predacon, and Decepticon [[insignia]] retreated a short distance and flipped to reveal which faction the next scene would focus on.

==''Energon'' and ''Cybertron'' (2004–2006)==
[[Image:CobyLoriWedding.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Yes...but a fire truck is bigger. Much, much bigger."]]
The last two-thirds of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'', both used shaded CGI for the Transformer characters, and hand-drawn animation for almost everything else (humans, backgrounds, etc.). Some episodes (e.g., "[[City]]") used CGI for doing complex environments, particularly when the camera needed to be able to move through the environment quickly. The 3D animation for ''Energon'' was handled by [[Studio A-CAT]], while [[GONZO]] produced ''Cybertron''.

In comparison to the Beast Era, the character animation in ''Energon'' and ''Cybertron'' was generally unimpressive. For an extensive discussion of its flaws, see ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)#Production flaws|Energon, Production flaws]]''.

On the positive side, the character models were [[Toy-accuracy|toy-accurate]] to a fault, reproducing the design and transformations of the toys in detail.
{{-}}

==The live-action films (2007–2014)==
[[Image:Movie Scorponok leapsout.jpg|left|300px|thumb|"Oh, crap! He's got 5,000 pieces of geometry, and over 1,000,000 polygons! Run!"]]
The [[live-action film series]], obviously, used CGI extensively, most spectacularly for almost all appearances of the Transformer characters in robot mode. The lion's share of CG work on the films was rendered by [[Industrial Light & Magic]], with [[Digital Domain]] and other companies doing the rest.
{{-}}

==''Transformers: Prime'' (2010–2013)==
[[Image:DarknessRising5-BulkheadMiko.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Miko, ain't you stubbies s'posed to be hand-drawn? [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Or was that a bad dream I had?]]"]]
The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' TV series was a return to fully-CG animation for the brand. Utilizing over a decade of technical evolution and a more than 100-fold increase in computer processing power, a mix of 2D and 3D animation was used to create more realistic landscapes and characters with realistic textures and movement. The show was animated by [[Polygon Pictures]].
{{-}}

==''Transformers: Rescue Bots'' (2011-2016)==
{{stub}}
{{-}}

==''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' (2015)==
The 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' cartoon, a sequel to ''Prime'', has opted for cel-shaded CG characters on painted backgrounds. The animation frame rate is deliberately lower to emulate a more hand-drawn look and occasionally uses hand-drawn-esque animation smears such as [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]'s failed attempt to swim in "[[Trust Exercises]]" and [[Quillfire (RID)|Quillfire]]'s terrified nodding in "[[One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing]]". Unlike [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|previous attempts]], the CGI is as expressive as the CGI in ''Prime'', possibly because ''Robots in Disguise'' and ''Prime'' were both animated by Polygon Pictures.

==''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons==
The ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Combiner Wars]]'', ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Titans Return]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]'' web series used a similar cel-shaded style and lower frame rate to ''Robots in Disguise''. [[Tatsunoko Production]] provided the animation for the whole trilogy, though similar to ''Energon'', much of the animation often feels stiff and characters' faces frequently appear unexpressive. ''Combiner Wars'' in particular suffered from this, with ''Titans Return'' only partially improving on these areas.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics Generation 1 continuity===
[[Image:Protectobots-marvel24.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
The video-game [[Multi-World]] uses advanced computer-generated imagery to project life like simulations for players. Robotic lifeforms that have their minds uploaded into the game can participate in the action like it was real. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[Image:Hyper-fax.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Computer interfaces actually looked like this in 1988.]]
The simulated world of [[Hyper-Fax]] is entirely the creation of computer-generated imagery. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!}}

{{-}}

==Notes==
* Of the twelve Transformers TV shows that have aired in the U.S. (counting the ''Generation 2'' cartoon), the only three that have not used any CGI at all are ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]]'', ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'', and ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]''.
* A [[Toys"R"Us]] Big Book ad airing in late 2009 briefly featured CGI versions of the movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] not animated by [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lqn_H0uPL8]. The CGI models appear to be based on the 2009 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys 2|Leader Class Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe Class Bumblebee]] toys and utilize the same transformations as the toys without any apparent morphing (essentially computer rendered versions of the toys and their transformations).

[[Category:Media]]

Stripmine

2018-04-24T14:28:15Z

DrSpengler: /* Cybertron cartoon */

{{factions|gigantion|minicon|autobot}}
:''Stripmine is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''

[[File:Stripmine-cg.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Not as unattractive as Uma Thurman.]]
'''Stripmine''' is the Mini-Con partner to [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], Gigantion leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex's]] right-hand mech. Presumably, this means Stripmine holds a similar position among the Mini-Cons of Gigantion. He is quite enthusiastic about whatever task he is assigned to, throwing himself wholly into it all the while cracking jokes with his larger partner. Though this makes him well-liked, sometimes it seems like Stripmine enjoys fighting just a little ''too'' much.<ref>Stripmine's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 15|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #15]]</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
[[File:Stripmine-shoulder.jpg|left|thumb|My shoulder-angel!]]
When [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] began powering up the crashed ''[[Atlantis]]'' starships' main guns, Quickmix decided to cut him short by covering the entire ship in his quick-drying cement. Stripmine leapt to his station on Quickmix's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] tower, and soon the Atlantis was entombed, a job well-done! {{storylink|City|City}}

Stripmine later helped Quickmix and [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] in the making of raw materials to build a new [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]] generator so they could return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}}

He was present at the launching of the four colony-world ships after the death of [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], and said good-bye to the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]], since they were staying on [[Earth]] with their [[human]] friends while (presumably) the other Mini-Cons were sticking with their larger partners. As such, it's likely Stripmine was part of the new crew of the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'', though he isn't explicitly shown. {{storylink|Beginning|Beginning}}

{{--}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron-toy Stripmine.JPG|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"Please, let me hold the enemy for 10 seconds sharp!"]]
*'''Quickmix''' (Voyager-Class, 2006)

: Stripmine transforms into a Cybertronic treaded vehicle with a cannon of some form on the top, possibly a laser-drill or a variant of a [[Signal Flare (Energon)|MASER tank]]. Whatever it is, it looks like the [[Negavator]]. He can stand on the "control panel" portion of Quickmix's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] above the mixing drum, or attach to it in vehicle mode. He was available only with his larger partner.

: Due to a design flaw, Stripmine cannot [[Powerlinx]] to most toys in vehicle mode, due to the treads blocking the socket. (You can simply bend them back so that they bracket the drill, creating a weapon mode a la several Armada Mini-con molds) However, though Quickmix's instructions fail to show it, he does have a peg that allows his big buddy to hold him as an odd rifle-sorta... weapon? Also not noted is that Quickmix's pipe blaster can peg into the Powerlinx socket to create a bigger weapon, reminiscent of the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmasters]]' gimmick. Quite fitting, given Stripmine's resemblance to [[Boomer]].

: In Japan, Quickmix was only available through [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[e-HOBBY]] internet store.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Drill Bit (Universe)|Drill Bit]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Stripmine/stripmine.htm More information on Stripmine at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Kiribull''' (キリブル ''Kiriburu'')
==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Cybertron Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Gigantion]]

Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)

2018-04-24T14:25:59Z

DrSpengler:

{{nav-G2}}

'''''Transformers: Generation 2''''' is an early-1990s series that consists only of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''The Transformers'' cartoon]] episodes rebroadcast with a smattering of [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] animation laid on top of them. The most extensive change was the [[title sequence]], which had been entirely replaced with CGI footage also used in a [[Commercial/Generation 2|contemporary toy commercial]] for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. This was the only change in content; all the other CGI additions were related to the "[[Cybernet Space Cube]]," which only overlaid intrusive, noisy graphics, most often during cuts and [[scene transition]]s. The new CG animation was provided by studios [[Doros Motion]] and [[Lamb & Company]].

[[File:G2CartoonLogo.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You! You're not SYLVIA! You're one of ''The Transformers''—''Generation '''2!''''']]
The episode choices and airing order were haphazard. Sometimes this appeared to be the result of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|concurrent product placement]] being prioritized over the original narrative, but sometimes there was no discernible reason at all. While the show managed to last through a second season, it never caught on like the original run. Fan reaction at the time is difficult to determine, since the fandom had only barely begun to coalesce, and Internet records (such as they were) are spotty. Certainly this had been the sole opportunity for many fans to see the bulk of the episodes again, since the original series had stopped airing years earlier, and only a handful of episodes were available on VHS. However, DVDs and the Internet have since filled that gap; the only lasting effect the ''Generation 2'' cartoon has had among modern-day fans is the term "Cybernet Space Cube" becoming synonymous with cheap, annoying, useless gimmickry.

==Episodes==
===Season 1===
''Generation 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s first season contained only enough of ''The Transformers''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s first season to introduce the core [[Transformer]]s and then the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], the latter two groups being back on the toy-store shelves at the time. The episodes then leapt into ''The Transformers'''s second season for more Dinobot and Constructicon action, as well as some nods to [[Ramjet (G1)|other]] [[Beachcomber (G1)|toys]] [[Inferno (G1)|available]].

{{collist|2|
# "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]"
# "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]"
# "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]"
# "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]"
# "[[Heavy Metal War]]"
# "[[The Autobot Run]]"
# "[[The Core]]"
# "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1]]"
# "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]"
# "[[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]]"
# "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]"
# "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]"
# "[[Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target]]"}}

===Season 2===
Season two was longer and less clearly driven by advertisement than season one. It ended up covering a majority of ''The Transformers''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s second season and backtracking through some ''The Transformers''-season-one episodes missed in ''Generation 2'''s first season. However, these were all massively out of order, and the insertion of a few post-[[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] episodes early on destroyed all semblance of continuity. The post-movie episodes' inclusion might possibly be explained by their use of the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and/or [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], who were also part of the ''Generation 2'' toyline. But then, the Aerialbots' [[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1|origin episode]] was ''never'' given the Generation 2 treatment.

{{collist|3|
# "[[War of the Dinobots]]"
# "[[Atlantis, Arise!]]"
# "[[Auto Berserk]]"
# "[[Kremzeek!]]"
# "[[Triple Takeover]]"
# "[[Starscream's Brigade]]"
# "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]"
# "[[Masquerade]]"
# "[[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine]]"
# "[[The Ultimate Weapon]]"
# "[[Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee]]"
# "[[Transport to Oblivion]]"
# "[[Roll for It]]"
# "[[Changing Gears]]"
# "[[Attack of the Autobots (episode)|Attack of the Autobots]]"
# "[[Day of the Machines]]"
# "[[Enter the Nightbird]]"
# "[[A Prime Problem]]"
# "[[The Insecticon Syndrome]]"
# "[[Microbots]]"
# "[[Blaster Blues]]"
# "[[Sea Change]]"
# "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]"
# "[[Autobot Spike]]"
# "[[The Girl Who Loved Powerglide]]"
# "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]"
# "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2]]"
# "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1]]"
# "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 2]]"
# "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]"
# "[[B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.]]"
# "[[Aerial Assault]]"
# "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]"
# "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]"
# "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2]]"
# "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]"
# "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction]]"
# "[[Trans-Europe Express]]"
# "[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]"}}

==Home video releases==
[[File:Maverick Generation 2 DVD.jpg|thumb|100px]]
===United Kingdom===
{{main|Maverick Entertainment}}
*''Transformers: Generation 2'' (2002)

===Canada===
A handful of VHS tapes were also released by [[Malofilm|Behaviour and Seville Entertainment]] in the late '90s. The first 3 VHS tapes contained the G2 versions of the episodes however the Rebirth: The Movie was the original G1 Version.{{fact}}
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2'' — [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1|Desertion of]] [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2|the Dinobots]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2'' — [[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2|Island]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2'' — [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1|Megatron's]] [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2|Master Plan]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2'' — [[The Rebirth|Rebirth: The Movie]]'''
<center><gallery>
File:BehaviourDesertionoftheDinobots.jpg|'''Desertion of the Dinobots'''
File:BehaviourDinobotIsland.jpg|'''Dinobot Island'''
File:BehaviourMegatron'sMasterPlan.jpg|'''Megatron's Master Plan'''
File:BehaviourRebirth.jpg|'''Rebirth: The Movie'''
</gallery></center>

===Australia===
In Australia, six VHS tapes were released in 1998. The first three VHS tapes were also collected together in one boxset.

*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2 Vol 1'' — [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More than Meets the Eye]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2 Vol 2'' — [[The Autobot Run]], [[The Core]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2 Vol 3'' — [[S.O.S. Dinobots]], [[Heavy Metal War]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2 Vol 4'' — [[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]], [[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2 Vol 5'' — [[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2|Island]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2 Vol 6'' — [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]], [[Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target]]'''
*'''''The Transformers: Generation 2 Triple Video Pack Vol 1-3''
<center><gallery>
File:Reel-g2-01.jpg|'''Vol 1'''
File:Reel-g2-02.jpg|'''Vol 2'''
File:Reel-g2-03.jpg|'''Vol 3'''
File:Reel-g2-04.jpg|'''Vol 4'''
File:Reel-g2-05.jpg|'''Vol 5'''
File:Reel-g2-06.jpg|'''Vol 6'''
</gallery></center>

===Netherlands===
In the Netherlands, 4 DVD volumes were released in 2007 by Bridge Entertainment Group BV. Each DVD contains 3 episodes of season one with only Prime Target missing. Each volume is labelled "Transformers The Original Series" and does not state anywhere on the case that it contains the Generation 2 version of the episodes. To make things even more confusing each disk uses stock artwork from Transformers Armada on its cover. The episodes are in English and have optional Dutch subtitles.
*'''''Transformers: The Original Series Volume 1'' — [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More than Meets the Eye]]'''
*'''''Transformers: The Original Series Volume 2'' — [[S.O.S. Dinobots]], [[Heavy Metal War]], [[The Autobot Run]]'''
*'''''Transformers: The Original Series Volume 3'' — [[The Core]], [[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2|Island]]'''
*'''''Transformers: The Original Series Volume 4'' — [[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]], [[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]], [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]'''
<center><gallery>
File:Bridge-g2-01.JPG|'''Volume 1'''
File:Bridge-g2-02.JPG|'''Volume 2'''
File:Bridge-g2-03.JPG|'''Volume 3'''
File:Bridge-g2-04.JPG|'''Volume 4'''
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==Notes==
*The following ''The Transformers'' season one and two episodes were not featured in the ''Generation 2'' run. If you can discern any rationale, you are wiser than the wiki editors who have come before you.
{{collist|2|
# "[[Divide and Conquer]]"
# "[[Fire in the Sky]]"
# "[[A Plague of Insecticons]]"
# "[[Traitor]]"
# "[[The Immobilizer]]"
# "[[The God Gambit]]"
# "[[Make Tracks]]"
# "[[Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play]]"
# "[[Quest for Survival]]"
# "[[The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme]]"
# "[[The Gambler]]"
# "[[Auto-Bop]]"
# "[[Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood]]"
# "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1]]"
# "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2]]"
# "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]"}}

==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070207044910/members.aol.com/zobovor/gen2.html Episode list compiled by Dave "Zobovor" Edwards]

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