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Stalker (G.I. Joe)

2023-06-01T01:09:41Z

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{{disambig2|the human member of G.I. Joe|the Decepticon Predator|Stalker (G1)}}
[[File:Devil's Due GI Joe vs The Transformers Issue 1 Stalker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Fear the 'stache]]
:''Stalker is a [[human]] from the [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

'''Stalker''' is the code name of Army Sergeant '''Lonzo R. Wilkinson''', a long time member of the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team. Stalker grew up on the mean streets as a gang member but made good after joining the US armed forces. Despite a questionable code name he still manages to be cool rather than creepy.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic===
[[Scarlett]] had to blow up Stalker's jeep to convince [[Cobra]] that she'd genuinely defected. She worried he might be actually dead, but luckily he was not! {{storylink|Unfoldings!}} He later traveled to [[Cobra Island]] with [[Wild Bill]], [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], [[Storm Shadow]], [[Destro]], and the [[Baroness]] to scope out what technology was left behind by [[Doctor Mindbender]]. {{storylink|Realignments}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Stalker GIJoevsTFs1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.9]]
As part of the [[United States military]], Sergeant Lonzo Wilkinson was sent to keep an eye on things during a peace summit in [[Washington, D.C.]], although he found it ironic that a peace talk would require the military to uphold order. With the demonstrators in the area relatively calm, Lonzo found himself wishing that something exciting would happen. Unfortunately, his wish was granted when the summit came under attack by the terrorist organization [[Cobra]]. He attempted to organize his troops to fight back against the attacking [[HISS tank]]s, but they were ultimately unable to stop Cobra from wrecking the place. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}} [[File:Leatherneck Recondo Stalker and Shipwreck GIJoevsTFs2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]| When G.I. Joe was created to counter the threat of Cobra, Lonzo joined under the codename Stalker. He was present when the Cobra defector, [[Mercer]], explained that his former allies had gotten their hands on [[Transformer|alien robots]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} He later briefed the other Joes on the [[SPS Satellite]], a powerful energy-collecting satellite that Cobra were intending to steal. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} Though the Joes failed to stop Cobra from gaining control of the satellite, they wound up allying themselves with the Autobots [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. Acting against orders from their superiors, the Joes travelled to Cobra Island to rescue the rest of the Autobots under Cobra control. They arrived on the island already in chaos as the Autobots, Decepticons, and Cobra troops fought in a three-way brawl. Stalker paraglided down to earth, and joined the scuffle on the Autobots' side. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers #5}}

Two years later, Stalker, [[Beachhead]] and [[Scarlett]] captured the [[Dreadnok]]s in [[Boston]]. After learning of more Cobra activity in the area, he drove a truckload of Joes to an apparently abandoned building. They stormed in and attacked the terrorists, only to for a stray shot to hit Cobra's wormhole-generating machinery, causing it to malfunction and send Stalker and the others to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. There, they learned that the malfunction had also put Earth in danger, requiring teams of Joes and Cobras to travel through time and save their planet. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} Stalker stayed behind, waiting inside the force field [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] had erected around [[Teletran 3]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}} [[File:Spirit and Stalker GIJoevsTFsII1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.9]] However, the field went down before all teams could return, giving [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops a chance to attack. The Autobots were defeated, and Stalker and the other humans were forced to run and hide in Cybertron's smaller holes and passages. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} While waiting for [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] and [[Lady Jaye]] to save the day, Stalker offered to help [[Destro]] with the arms dealer's belief that he would one day die in [[United Kingdom|Scotland]]. Destro was unamused. After Shockwave's army was defeated by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Stalker negotiated a one-hour truce between G.I. Joe and Cobra before returning to Earth with his comrades. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

Along with many other Joes, Stalker was sent back to Cybertron to help the Autobots defeat [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s new Decepticon army. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} Once they got the O.K. from Hot Rod, the lot of them charged in, guns ablaze. Through much effort, they pushed the Decepticons back, and Cybertron remained under Autobot control. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Stalker-The Line.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7]]
In [[1939]], Sgt. Lorenzo Wilkinson was taken off his regular base by [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|General Hawk]], given the codename "Stalker" and placed in the newly created G.I. Joe. A day later, as the Joes were flown to [[Cobra]]'s headquarters on the [[Fera Islands]], Stalker thought he saw "[[Decepticon|a shadow like a man's]]" buzz by their plane's window. After parachuting onto enemy territory, he was wounded by a sniper and almost killed by [[Storm Shadow|Stormshadow]], but [[Snake-Eyes]] saved him. {{storylink|The Line}} Stalker later helped Snake-Eyes fight Stormshadow, but despite emptying an entire clip towards the enemy ninja, he didn't hit him once. He was shocked to see Snake-Eyes's face all cut up, but failed to convince him to seek medical care from [[Scarlett]]. As the ninja ran off on his own, Stalker picked up his dropped dice and reflected on how he knew Snake-Eyes and Scarlett were into each other. {{storylink|Transformed}}

[[File:Stalker-Trial by Fire.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.9]]
Alone, Stalker made his way across the island in search of the other Joes. After running into a [[Aerialbot (G1)|giant plane robot]] who told him not to get in the way, he found the rest of Strike Team One, which he was a part of. Apparently not too shocked that they had allied themselves with the [[Autobot]]s, Stalker reported that Snake-Eyes would likely not be returning. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} As they advanced towards Cobra's [[Terrordrome|fortress]], however, Stalker became very pessimistic, certain that the US fleet would never come to their aid and that were all going to die. Despite this, he happy to have fought alongside the other Joes, with "nobody caring who was what color". [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] was not impressed that the human acted like a quitter so close to the end, and pointed out that the fleet was, in fact, just arriving. While Stalker threatened that he'd break Grimlock's face if he could reach it, his mood did improve some. He later witnessed [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s activation and the subsequent death of all Transformers present. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

Some 45 years later, [[Blaster (G1)|two]] [[Perceptor (G1)|new]] Transformers crashed on Earth. Deciding that the current incarnation of G.I. Joe needed to know about the past, the retired Stalker got together with [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] and Scarlett to show [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] and [[Spirit]] footage from the battle on the Fera Islands. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Stalker was part of a G.I. Joe strike force that stormed a Cobra hideout housing deadly [[G.I.Rocket|Creeper bombs]]. Within the enemy base, he used his jetpack to mow down the creeper vines that infested the place, prompting fellow Joe [[Bazooka (G.I. Joe)|Bazooka]] to do likewise. Though the mission ran into some complications when the Transformers [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] got embroiled in the conflict, it ultimately culminated in Cobra Commander's apparent demise, signaling a victory for the Joes. {{storylink|The Golden Boys}}

Later, Stalker was part of another Joe strike force, this one raiding the town of [[Springfield (G.I. Joe)|Springfield]], secretly yet another Cobra hide-out. After rounding-up the Cobra agents in the town, Stalker and the Joes received their next assignment; to travel to and infiltrate the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], its inhabitants having proved themselves hostile. {{storylink|I Saw Three Ships}} After an attack against the Decepticon city of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] ended with the Joes on the run, Stalker and the others regrouped at Green Zone 0-8-6, their temporary camp on the hostile alien planet. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}}

When [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] stumbled into one of the perimeter traps protecting the Joes' camp, Stalker stood guard while his fellow Joes vivisected the Cybertronian. The operation was tabled just in time for Wheeljack's friends to burst in on the scene and launch an offensive against the Joes. The humans returned fire, until blasts from both sides rendered all combatants unconscious. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

Both teams eventually awakened and readied to take up arms once more when [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] showed up, accompanied by [[Breaker]], [[Jinx]], [[Cover Girl]], and [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]]. Grimlock declared a truce between the Joes and the Autobots had been reached, and both factions partied together to cement their alliance. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} After the Joes set up base camp within the Autobots' mobile city, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], Stalker confided in [[Cover Girl]] that he still didn't feel entirely at ease with their new allies. He nonetheless rode atop of [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] into combat when the Decepticobra alliance attacked the city. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] returned to Cybertron to liberate the Autobots, Stalker witnessed him be slain by [[Megatron (G1)|Mega-Megatron]], and subsequently plummet down into the bowels of Cybertron. He tried to establish radio-contact with Earth, only for there to be no response. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}} The Joes went on to set up a [[T.H.E. P.I.T.|base]] on Cybertron, which was infiltrated by [[Zartan]] in the guise of [[Wild Bill]]. When Zartan's cover was blown and he started killing Joes, Stalker ended his life with a sniper shot. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} He then witnessed the formation of [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] before joining a united front of Joes and Autobots that marched on the Decepticon base for one final battle to stop them from consuming the sun. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} During the battle, Stalker worried about how they'd fight Mega-Megatron without harming the Autobots he was wearing as a body, but the "Jotobots" were victorious in the end. Returning to an intact Earth, Stalker saved [[General Flagg]] from being hung for war crimes by sniping the noose, then told the general he'd been pardoned. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{mainIDW|Stalker}}
Lonzo Wilkinson spent his youth in [[Detroit]] with his two brothers. When his middle brother fell in with a local gang, his eldest sibling attempted to intervene, which ended with both brothers dead. Hoping to find a better life, Lonzo joined the [[United States Army|Army]] and soon graduated from Monterey Army Languages School to become the youngest [[Army Ranger]] in history. His skills caught the attention of [[Joe Colton]], and after joining Colton's elite [[Adventure Team]] he received the nickname "Stalker" for his uncanny tracking abilities. Stalker would have a contentious relationship with later recruits [[Atomic Man|Mike "Atomic Man" Power]] and [[Bulletman|Richard "Bulletman" Ruby]], whose flashy technology ran counter to Stalker and Colton's conventional weaponry. {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 3|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook #3}}

In 1984, the Adventure Team travelled to the [[Tomb of Amtoltec]] to rescue [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]. On arrival, Joe headed deeper into the tomb while Stalker and [[Miles Mayhem|Mayhem]] held off an army of [[IRON Trooper|robotic mummies]]s. Outmatched and outnumbered by the drones, Stalker radioed Atomic Man and Bulletman for backup. As the two superhumans held off the mechanical attackers, Stalker received a transmission from Joe, and made the connection to a similar situation that [[Sgt. Savage]] had faced in [[World War II]]. Stalker regrouped inside the tomb with the other members of the team as they contended with [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], who had investigated the tomb disguised as a cassette player. Stalker rammed the Decepticon with the Adventure Team's vehicle, which did little - but, working together, they were able to drive the Cybertronian into a retreat. The team was saved from a falling boulder by Atomic Man, whose limbs had been enhanced by a mysterious [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] that Kreiger had discovered inside. {{storylink|The Secret of the Mummy's Tomb}}

On a later mission, the team encountered more IRON Troopers as they attempted to rescue Dr. [[Emil Burkhart]], the Adventure Team was pinned down by IRON Troopers. Stalker was doubtful at their chances of success; though the team survived, they were unable to save Burkhart, which sent Atomic Man into a depression. Atomic Man would later seek out the services of Kreiger in the hopes of upgrading his body further and disappeared. {{storylink|Power and Glory}}

With their most powerful asset gone, the Adventure Team became the "Adventure Force," and, in 1994, tracked Atomic Man's last known location to a [[Project Ice Man|secure facility]] in [[Brasnya]]. The team discovered that Kreiger had used their teammate as a guinea pig in a battery of experiments aimed at activating the Talisman and had succeeded, pulling the alien ship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' into the future along with the lost Sgt. Savage. Stalker pulled Mike Power's body from the rubble but confirmed that he had no heartbeat, seemingly confirming that he had died. In spite of their contentious relationship, Power would hold a grudge against Kreiger for harming one of his teammates. {{storylink|When Eagles Scream}}

The disillusioned Adventure Force collapsed, and the team's remit was transferred to "Special Counter-Terrorist Group Delta—" [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. Now a respected senior agent, Stalker was among the earliest members of the G.I. Joe team, alongside [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]], [[Scarlett]], [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]], [[Heavy Duty]], and [[Rock 'n Roll]]. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}} {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 3|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook #3}}

One on early mission, he, [[Scarlett]], and [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] were deployed to [[Mount St. Helens]] to contain [[Bugly (G1)|another mechanical extraterrestrial]]. Though they were initially unable to bring down the runaway alien, they received backup in the form of Sgt. Savage and [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]]. Stalker, who had briefly encountered Savage in Brasnya, vouched for his character and accompanied Centurion into [[Project Hot House|a retrofitted bunker]] overseen by [[Skywatch]]. They were met by Colton — who had struck up a partnership with Kreiger in the interim — and told them that only Savage was cleared for further access into the facility. A dejected Stalker mused that Colton wasn't the same man he once was. {{storylink|When Eagles Scream}}

In 2017, Stalker was part of a mission force aimed at retrieving [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s severed head, which had become infected with an alien virus. {{storylink|The Deathstone}} He would later meet with fellow Joe operative [[Ayana Jones|Ayana "Mayday" Jones]] to discuss her hunt for the Talisman; though he was coy about his involvement, he introduced her to Scarlett's outside contractors [[Matt Trakker]] and [[Gloria Baker]]. {{storylink|Power and Glory}}

==Toys==
===''Collaborative''===
[[File:Collab-toy-Bumblebee-A-W-E-Striker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebeach? Beecomber?]]
*'''Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker with Sgt. Stalker''' ([[2023]])
**''Accessories'': Turret, rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (original concept)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=As for the A.W.E. striker, it was based off a sketch I did but handled by a different designer who works on our collabs.|link=https://discord.com/channels/656241088826441729/1054137200436060301/1082807311610945587|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram in correspondence with Onyxstrike|year=2023|month=03|day=07}}</ref>}}
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==Notes==
*IDW continuity established a young Lonzo "Stalker" Wilkinson as the unnamed African American "Adventurer" figure from the pre-''A Real American Hero'' Adventure Team toyline.
*Stalker has been voiced by Transformers alumni [[Arthur Burghardt]], [[Charlie Adler]] and [[Andrew Kishino]].

==External links==
*[http://www.yojoe.com/action/82/stalker.shtml Stalker at YoJoe.com]

==References==
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[[Category:IDW (2005) humans]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 2 humans]]
[[Category:G.I. Joe]]

Omnibot (G1)

2020-11-17T20:16:20Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Generation 1 */ updating dead link, added link.

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 subgroup|mass-produced Autobots from ''Revenge of the Fallen''|Omnibot (ROTF)}}
:''The Omnibots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Lookinsideforaspecialoffer.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Camshaft must've pissed the photographer off.]]

The '''Omnibots''' are a trio of Autobots whose distinctive feature is an advanced "armored car" mode involving the deploying of weapons and/or wings from their otherwise-nondescript automobile modes. They have been known to [[Continuity|dimension]]-hop.<ref>Overdrive's ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' toy pack-in bio [http://www.fantofan.jp/photo%20gallery/binartech/bt-12/bt-12a.jpg (scan with fan-translated English overlay on FanToFan.jp)]</ref><ref>"[[You Have Been Chosen.]]" toy pack-in flyer</ref><ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref>

The team consists of:
* [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]
* [[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]]
* [[Overdrive]]

==Fiction==
===S.T.A.R.S. pack-in flyers===
[[File:PackIn BattleIsFar Inside1.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.85|Overdrive, no! The text means you no harm!]]

The Omnibots were featured in several [[S.T.A.R.S. continuity|recruitment messages]] directed at [[human]] allies. The first message detailed the Omnibots' arrival on [[Earth]]: The [[Autobot]]s marooned on that planet had sent an S.O.S. to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], despite not knowing if anyone would be there to receive it. Luckily, their plea was answered in the form of the Omnibots, [[Powerdasher]]s, and [[Time Warrior]]s. The Omnibots quickly adapted to Earth's highways, scouting for and attacking [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|Reinforcements from Cybertron!}} This message was later repeated almost verbatim, with minor changes made to accommodate a recruitment drive for [[S.T.A.R.S.]] {{storylink|The battle is far from over!}}

The Omnibot Overdrive personally narrated the next message, describing how he and his comrades had turned the tide in the Autobots' favor and were gearing up to strike at hidden Decepticon bases. However, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was holding back until human allies had been mobilized. Overdrive seemed to be speaking specifically to military personnel, and his message segued into the activities of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]]. {{storylink|Earthlings: THE S.T.A.R.S. need your help now!}}

The next pair of messages told the story of [[Johnny (G1)|Johnny]], a young S.T.A.R.S. member whose town came under [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]'s energy-draining attack. He summoned a squad of [[Autobot Cars|Autobot cars]] as well as the Omnibots, but it is unknown how the presumed battle unfolded. {{storylink|Have the Decepticons defeated us once and for all?}}{{storylink|Can one boy, alone, hold back the evil Decepticons?}}

The final message involving the Omnibots was delivered from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] to the potential new S.T.A.R.S. Commander. Magnus claimed that the Omnibots were "destined to fight a war in another universe on March 31, 1987" if the S.T.A.R.S. Commander did not requisition them. {{storylink|You Have Been Chosen.}} And, indeed, they were absent from all future messages.
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===''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' comic===
[[File:Omnibots group.jpg|thumb|250px|right|They strike action poses ''all the time''.]]

During a massive battle on [[Feminia]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] introduced his latest combining warrior, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Predaking simultaneously took out [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] with a single punch, causing much worry for the Autobots, as [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] was already engaged in battle on Earth.

From out of nowhere came Camshaft, Downshift and Overdrive. They swiftly shifted into their vehicle mode and circled Predaking, tying up his legs with cable. Predaking swatted at them to no avail!

Then the Omnibots transformed into their battle modes and...''drove'' at Predaking, which caused him to topple backwards onto [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], taking them all out.

The assembled Autobots cheered for these three mighty warriors of great justice, who were subsequently never seen or heard from again. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
The Omnibots were defeated by the rampaging [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], unleashed on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
Downshift and Overdrive were among the Autobots stationed on the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Most iterations of the Omnibots are not dimension-hoppers. Dimension-hopping versions of the Omnibots rarely fight against true multiversal threats, and prefer to adventure across the [[multiverse]] and lend a helping hand to those in need. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

==Toys==

===Generation 1===
[[File:PackIn EarthlingsTheSTARS Inside2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Omni wasn't ''that'' good a [https://archive.org/download/Omni_System/omni_system.png game.] Or {{w|File:1990 Dodge Omni.JPG|car}}, for that matter. It ''was'' a cool [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_(magazine) magazine] though.]]

* '''Omnibots''' (1985)
** [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]
** [[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]]
** [[Overdrive]]
:The Omnibots were only available via [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers|mail-order]], costing $5 USD and 4 [[Robot Point]]s. They came with instructions, decals, some weapon attachments, but no proper [[bio]]s or [[Tech Spec]]s. This was "explained" in the instructions, which claimed that the characters were so new that they hadn't had a chance to be tested before shipping off to Earth.

:The toys were a set of [[Diaclone]] car models unused in the first run of the Transformers figures, and which kept their Diaclone colors and paints as opposed to the rest of the Autobot lineup. They are slightly smaller than the standard Autobot cars of the time, with a similar design style and aesthetic.

:Though not technically [[Triple Changer]]s, the Omnibots were the first [[Transformer]]s to feature "third" modes, in which panels folded out from their car modes to form wings and/or allow attachment of weapons and accessories.
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===''Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Overdrive Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.00|Windcharger could never figure out why Overdrive was more popular with the ladies.]]
* [[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]] ([[2004]])
:For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' line, Overdrive was given a new [[alternate mode]] as a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] 1:24 scale Honda S2000 sports car with a removable "ragtop" roof, which doubles as a shield in [[robot mode]], plus a replacement "folded down" ragtop roof piece. Like most ''Alternators'' toys, Overdrive features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed driver/passenger compartment complete with seats, dashboard and steering wheel and a working "steering" mechanism (though not connected to the steering wheel).
{{AlternatorsWindchargerMold}}
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:Camshaftalternator.jpg|upright=1.00|thumb|Bluestreak's brother from another mother.]]
* [[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] ([[2006]])
:A [[retool]] of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl toy]], Camshaft transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed Acura RSX, complete with opening doors, hood, trunk, and an open passenger compartment. His engine becomes a non-firing cannon, plus he carries a clear-plastic nightstick.
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===''Universe''===
[[File:RID-toy WarsKB2 TFU-SG Camshaft.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Camshaft gets two new toys, this must make Downshift the ignored child of the team.]]
* [[Camshaft (G1)#Universe .282003.29|Autobot Camshaft]] (Spy Changer, [[2006]])
:For ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'', Camshaft is identical to the last [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] redeco of [[W.A.R.S.]], transforming into a clear-purple [[NASCAR]] Ford Thunderbird stock car. He features through-axle construction that allows him to zip along quickly on smooth surfaces, plus he is compatible with many "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" racetracks. He was available only on an individual card from discount chains like The Dollar Store.
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==Notes==
* The road to having personalities has been a long and rocky one for the Omnibots.
** The bios included with their North American toys were buried in their instructions, and all they said was that the Omnibots were in the early stages of their evolution and had not yet been tested.<ref>The Omnibots' original English-language instructions, specifically the third panel [http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1985/instr_camshaft.jpg (scan at BotchTheCrab.com)]</ref>
** They were only given functions in the [[You Have Been Chosen.|last mail-order flyer that offered them]], just in time for them to venture off into "another dimension." That would be the long and short of their official English-language characterization for almost twenty years.
** In Japan, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''did'' release bios with the toys, though their functions bore no relation to the American ones.<ref>Takara bios for [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp04.html Camshaft,] [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp05.html Downshift,] and [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp06.html Overdrive] (and gathered in [[User talk:Apcog#Translating the Omnibot bios|fan-translated English]]; note that Camshaft and Downshift's names are switched)</ref>
** And none of this reflected the profiles found in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]] [[Production bible|bible]], which were written in both [[The Transformers Universe|''Transformers Universe'']] form and in the pared-down style of on-package bios (with Tech Specs, even!)<ref>Marvel comic bible profiles of [http://web.archive.org/web/20071230230844/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40993 Camshaft,] [http://web.archive.org/web/20071230230833/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40992 Downshift,] and [http://web.archive.org/web/20071230230902/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40994 Overdrive]</ref> These were never officially released to the public.
** The English-speaking public finally got official Omnibot profiles in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s 2003 [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]]. These bore varying degrees of similarity to all of the sources preceding them.
* The three Omnibots were among the ten [[redeco]] mock-ups shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as potential exclusives for Vol. 2... but perhaps unsurprisingly due to their general lack of prominence, the three of them ended up as the least successful of the nine options, with Overdrive placing seventh, Camshaft eighth, and Downshift dead last in ninth.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Double Changer''' (ダブルチェンジャー ''Daburu Chenjā'')

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]

Anna

2018-04-19T02:53:31Z

Evil-yuusha:

{{disambig3|Ann|Anna}}
:''Anna is a [[GT Sister]] from the [[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Anna GTstorypage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|In Anna's case, "GT" stands for "Giant Ti..." uhh... "Talents". Yes. Amazing talents she has.]]

'''Anna''' (アンナ) is [[Star Saber (Victory)|GT-R Saber]]'s [[GT Sister]]. She favors aggressive tactics, believing that once victory lies within Saber's reach, it's better to risk it all in a bold dash for first place rather than settle for a safe runner-up spot. This behavior is not born out of recklessness on Anna's part, but out of her faith in her partner's abilities.

==Fiction==
===''Story of Transformers GT''===
Before the [[Transformers GT]] race began, Anna analyzed the starting situation and speculated that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|GT-R Prime]] in the pole position had grown careless from his recent victories. She suggested GT-R Saber prioritize him, which turned out to be sound advice that let Saber take the lead. {{storylink|First Fast Attack! –Whoever Strikes First Wins–}}

===''Transformers GT: Mission GT-R''===
As their respective GT partners raced before them, Anna overheard [[Misaki]] talking to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] over her headset. Prime promised that he would be done the race in five minutes. Anna urged Saber to finish the race in four minutes instead, much to Misaki’s annoyance. Anna then urged Saber further to finish the race quickly, so that she wouldn’t get a sunburn (despite having an umbrella handy). Anna, Misaki and [[Hiiro]] then began bickering over who’s partner was the fastest, only to be interrupted by the arrival of [[Noa]]. Anna was upset by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] elbowing his way into the race, causing Saber to swerve. Her good spirits returned when Optimus was able to convince Megatron to continue with the race peacefully. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (comic)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R}}

===''Transformers GT: Mission GT-R'' story pages===
Alongside the other GT Sisters and their [[GT Transformer]] partners, Anna participated in promotional events such as photo shoots in order to promote coexistence between humans and Transformers. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The Work of the GT Sister Race Queens?}} When a reincarnated [[Unicron]] attacked the Transformers GT finals and absorbed the [[energon]] saved up for the final prize, Anna entered battle mode and used the "Matrix In" ability inherent to the GT Sisters to merge with GT-R Saber and restore his true strength. Joining forces with the other racers and GT Sisters, the two fought and defeated Unicron, and Anna joyfully hugged Misaki as they celebrated their victory. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The True TFGT}}

===''Kre-O'' comic===
Caught up in a Decepticon attack on [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]], Anna was glad to see the [[Aerialbot (Kre-O)|Aerialbots]] come to the rescue. {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}} She later bought a new music player, unaware that it was actually one of many [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] clones designed to brainwash humanity. {{storylink|Soundwave's Trap? Stop Operation Brainwash Humanity!}}

==Toys==
===Transformers GT===
*'''GT-R Saber''' ([[2013]]-[[May 25|05-25]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GT-02'''
:Packaged with [[Star Saber (Victory)#GT|GT-R Saber]], Anna is a highly-poseable figurine (like a [[Microman]]) and comes with a few extra pairs of hands.

==Notes==
*Anna's outfit, or "[[scanning]] motif" as it's called in her profile, is the outfit worn by real life race queen Hanna Katayama during her time as one of the [http://www.calsonickansei.co.jp/race/team/2012/lady.html Calsonic race queens] around the time ''Transformers GT'' was released. The Calsonic duo are one of the race queen groups of [http://www.impul.co.jp/ Team Impul], whose car GT-R Saber transforms into, and represent one of their main sponsors, [[w:Calsonic Kansei|Calsonic Kansei]].

[[Category:GT characters]]
[[Category:Kre-O humans]]
[[Category:Kreons]]

Anna

2018-04-19T02:51:32Z

Evil-yuusha: Pic cap ~~~~

{{disambig3|Ann|Anna}}
:''Anna is a [[GT Sister]] from the [[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Anna GTstorypage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|In Anna's case, "GT" stands for "Giant Ti..." uhh... "Talents". Yes. Amazing talents.]]

'''Anna''' (アンナ) is [[Star Saber (Victory)|GT-R Saber]]'s [[GT Sister]]. She favors aggressive tactics, believing that once victory lies within Saber's reach, it's better to risk it all in a bold dash for first place rather than settle for a safe runner-up spot. This behavior is not born out of recklessness on Anna's part, but out of her faith in her partner's abilities.

==Fiction==
===''Story of Transformers GT''===
Before the [[Transformers GT]] race began, Anna analyzed the starting situation and speculated that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|GT-R Prime]] in the pole position had grown careless from his recent victories. She suggested GT-R Saber prioritize him, which turned out to be sound advice that let Saber take the lead. {{storylink|First Fast Attack! –Whoever Strikes First Wins–}}

===''Transformers GT: Mission GT-R''===
As their respective GT partners raced before them, Anna overheard [[Misaki]] talking to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] over her headset. Prime promised that he would be done the race in five minutes. Anna urged Saber to finish the race in four minutes instead, much to Misaki’s annoyance. Anna then urged Saber further to finish the race quickly, so that she wouldn’t get a sunburn (despite having an umbrella handy). Anna, Misaki and [[Hiiro]] then began bickering over who’s partner was the fastest, only to be interrupted by the arrival of [[Noa]]. Anna was upset by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] elbowing his way into the race, causing Saber to swerve. Her good spirits returned when Optimus was able to convince Megatron to continue with the race peacefully. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (comic)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R}}

===''Transformers GT: Mission GT-R'' story pages===
Alongside the other GT Sisters and their [[GT Transformer]] partners, Anna participated in promotional events such as photo shoots in order to promote coexistence between humans and Transformers. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The Work of the GT Sister Race Queens?}} When a reincarnated [[Unicron]] attacked the Transformers GT finals and absorbed the [[energon]] saved up for the final prize, Anna entered battle mode and used the "Matrix In" ability inherent to the GT Sisters to merge with GT-R Saber and restore his true strength. Joining forces with the other racers and GT Sisters, the two fought and defeated Unicron, and Anna joyfully hugged Misaki as they celebrated their victory. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The True TFGT}}

===''Kre-O'' comic===
Caught up in a Decepticon attack on [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]], Anna was glad to see the [[Aerialbot (Kre-O)|Aerialbots]] come to the rescue. {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}} She later bought a new music player, unaware that it was actually one of many [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] clones designed to brainwash humanity. {{storylink|Soundwave's Trap? Stop Operation Brainwash Humanity!}}

==Toys==
===Transformers GT===
*'''GT-R Saber''' ([[2013]]-[[May 25|05-25]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GT-02'''
:Packaged with [[Star Saber (Victory)#GT|GT-R Saber]], Anna is a highly-poseable figurine (like a [[Microman]]) and comes with a few extra pairs of hands.

==Notes==
*Anna's outfit, or "[[scanning]] motif" as it's called in her profile, is the outfit worn by real life race queen Hanna Katayama during her time as one of the [http://www.calsonickansei.co.jp/race/team/2012/lady.html Calsonic race queens] around the time ''Transformers GT'' was released. The Calsonic duo are one of the race queen groups of [http://www.impul.co.jp/ Team Impul], whose car GT-R Saber transforms into, and represent one of their main sponsors, [[w:Calsonic Kansei|Calsonic Kansei]].

[[Category:GT characters]]
[[Category:Kre-O humans]]
[[Category:Kreons]]

Transformers: Generations (toyline)

2017-01-20T02:45:09Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Exclusives */

{{disambig3|Generations}}
[[File:TF-Generations-logo.jpg|550x250px|center]]
[[File:Generations 2015 Toyline logo.png|thumb|upright=0.8|Insignia-like logo used on packaging for late 2014-onward Generations toys, in combination with the [[:File:Transformers 2014 logo.png|new generic ''Transformers'' logo]].]]

'''''Transformers: Generations''''' is a line of figures launched in 2010. Like the earlier 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' and 2008 [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']] lines, along with much of the 2010 [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] line, it aims to recreate older ''Transformers'' characters as new toys and celebrate the history of the brand. The line lapsed after the end of 2011, but was relaunched in mid-2012 and has run continuously ever since.

The ''Generations'' line can be divided into three "eras", each of which saw a new logo and new packaging designs.

==Original line (2010–2011)==
{{anchor|2010-11}}
The initial ''Generations'' line featured only [[Size class|Deluxe Class]] toys, and included both characters from the concurrently released ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game, and “modernised G1” figures in the spirit of the previous ''Classics'' and ''Universe'' toylines. In a first for the franchise, the [[Drift (G1)#Generations|Drift]] toy and its [[Blurr (G1)#Generations|Blurr]] [[retool]] were based directly on designs created by [[Guido Guidi]] for [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW's Generation 1 comic universe]]. The earlier waves of figures sported advertising for [[Hub Network|The Hub]] or ''War for Cybertron''.
===Deluxe Class (general retail)===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Generations|Cybertronian Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Drift (G1)#Generations|Autobot Drift]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Cybertronian Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thrust (G1)/toys#Generations|Thrust]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Straxus (G1)#Generations|Darkmount]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Generations|Cybertronian Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (WFC)#Generations|Cybertronian Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blurr (G1)/toys#Generations|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#Generations|Dirge]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Generationstoy-CybertronianMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Deluxe Cybertronian Megatron]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Generations|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skullgrin#Generations|Skullgrin]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thunderwing (G1)#Generations|Thunderwing]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Kup (G1)#Generations|Sergeant Kup]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Warpath (G1)#Generations|Warpath]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Junkyard (G1)#Generations|Junkheap]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Black Shadow (Victory)#Generations|Sky Shadow]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{note|[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] and online retailers like Entertainment Earth and [[BigBadToyStore]] received special cases containing only Cybertronian Optimus Prime and Cybertronian Bumblebee as a promotional tie in for the release of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game before the general release of the ''Generations'' toyline.}}

{{-}}

===Asian market exclusives ("GDO")===
[[File:GenerationsAsianDeluxes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|''Top'': Asian market Deluxe packaging ''Bottom'': North American ToysЯUs packaging]]

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

Hasbro's United States and Canadian divisions later decided to release all these figures in North America as well, as a ''massive'' batch of [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]]s for the 2012 holiday shopping season. Strangely, while the Asian market versions were released in standard English-only packaging, the versions available in the United States and Canada came in [[Multilingual packaging|bilingual]] English/Chinese packaging. Also, the Deluxes came packaged in their [[alternate mode]]s, whereas the Asian versions were packaged in [[robot mode]].

{{Note|The Leader Class figures were only released in ''Generations'' packaging in Hasbro's Asian markets. While their United States releases were canceled, they ''were'' released in Canada, albeit in bilingual ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' packaging with additional ''[[Movie Trilogy Series]]'' labels for whatever reason.}}

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Legend Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|Bluestreak]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)#Generations|Hoist]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legends|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Scout Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Brawl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dead End (G1)#Generations|Dead End]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Generations|Laserbeak]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sandstorm (G1)#Generations|Sandstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Deluxe Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generations|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Springer (G1)#Generations|Autobot Springer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swerve (G1)#Generations|Swerve]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#Generations|Wheelie]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Voyager Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Spot (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Hot Spot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Powerdive#Generations|Powerdive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#Generations|Brawn]] ('''''canceled''''')}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Transformers china hot spot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Voyager Class "Protectobot Hot Spot", ''not'' named "Hot Zone" unlike previous toys.]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Leader Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#LeaderG1|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#LeaderG1|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
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==''Fall of Cybertron'' and ''Thrilling 30'' (2012–2014)==
===''Fall of Cybertron'' (2012–2013)===
{{anchor|Fall of Cybertron}}
[[File:Generations Fall of Cybertron logo.png|600px|center]]
{{-}}
After a six-month hiatus, the ''Generations'' line was relaunched mid-2012, starting out the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toyline with eight Deluxe Class figures. The line continued into 2013, with Legends and Voyager Classes being introduced too. Unlike the previous [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]], now absorbed into ''[[Cyberverse]]'' under the name 'Legion Class', these new products consisted of two-packs of [[data disc]] [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]] figures designed to interact with the Voyager Class [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] mold.

====Legends Class (Series 01)====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Frenzy (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Frenzy]] & [[Ratbat (WFC)#Generations|Ratbat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ravage (WFC)#Generations|Ravage]] & [[Rumble (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Eject (FOC)#Generations|Eject]] & [[Ramhorn (FOC)#Generations|Ramhorn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]] & [[Sunder (FOC)#Generations|Sunder]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:GenerationsFOCRamhorn.JPG|thumb|250px|Legends Ramhorn]]
|}
{{-}}

====Deluxe Class (Series 01)====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (WFC)#Generations|Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (WFC)#Generations|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blast Off (FOC)#Retail|Blast Off]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl (WFC)#Retail|Decepticon Brawl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (WFC)#Retail|Onslaught]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle (FOC)#Retail|Swindle]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vortex (FOC)#Retail|Vortex]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (FOC)#Generations|Kickback]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (WFC)#Generations|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Generations|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Impactor (Prime)#Generations|Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadbuster (Prime)#Generations|Roadbuster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Twintwist#Generations|Twintwist]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Topspin (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Whirl (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Whirl]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Generationstoy-Ruination.jpg|thumb|250px|Wave 4 Deluxes combine to form [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]].]]
|}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class (Series 01)====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsSoundblaster|Soundblaster]] with [[Buzzsaw (FOC)#Generations|Buzzsaw]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]] with [[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blaster (FOC)#Generations|Autobot Blaster]] with [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Generations-SoundwaveVoyager.jpg|thumb|250px|Voyager Soundwave with Laserbeak]]
|}
{{-}}

===''Thrilling 30'' (2013–2014)===
{{anchor|Thrilling 30}}
[[File:Thrilling30.png|200px|center]]
{{-}}
[[File:T30 Trailcutter pk US CALA EU.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Most Deluxe figures came with a comic in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia (left). Canadian/Latin American (center) and European (right) releases didn't.]]

In mid-2013, ''Generations'' was rebranded to become part of Hasbro's ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' anniversary campaign, which saw the line return to the ''Classics''/''Universe''-style updates of older characters. This refresh was notable for introducing close ties with [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Transformers'' material – many toys were based on designs from comics, and for the US market<ref name="region">Australia, New Zealand, and Hasbro's Asian markets typically get toys in whatever format is also used for the United States. The markets that traditionally get multilingual packaging are Canada, Latin America, and Europe, which meant no comic books for ''Thrilling 30'' and ''Combiner Wars''. See the images to the right for a comparison.</ref>, every Deluxe figure was packaged with a comic issue. The format of Legends Class was also changed, now including a vaguely ''Cyberverse'' Commander-sized figure with a smaller, triple-changing partner. ''Thrilling 30'' saw two new size classes introduced to the line – 2013 featured the huge Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]] figure, whilst 2014 debuted Leader Class with [[Jetfire (G1)#Generations|Jetfire]].

For 2013, toys featured packaging art by [[Clayton Crain]] and the Deluxe pack-in comics were ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Spotlight]]'' issues. Continuing into 2014, the included issues tied into the "[[Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron]]" story and [[Phil Jimenez]], who helped plan and draw that event, took over package art duties.

In Europe, only the first wave of the Legends and Deluxe price points was ever officially released, exclusive to Toys"R"Us. However, several UK retailers were later used as a dumping ground for ''all'' the Voyagers and the last two waves of the Legends as gray imports in US (Voyagers) or Canadian/Latin American (Legends) packaging.
{{-}}
====Legends Class (Series 02)====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]] & [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GenerationsLegends|Optimus Prime]] & [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#GenerationsLegends|Megatron]] & [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#GenLegends|Starscream]] & [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Autobot Cosmos]] & [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swerve (G1)#GenerationsLegends|Swerve]] & [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]] & [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Tailgate (G1)#Generations|Tailgate]] & [[Neutro#Generations|Groundbuster]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsMegatronChopShop.jpg|thumb|250px|Legends Megatron with Chop Shop]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Acid Storm#Generations|Acid Storm]] & [[Venin#Generations|Venin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gears (G1)#Generations|Autobot Gears]] & [[Eagle Eye (G1)#Generations|Autobot Eclipse]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Suppressor|Cliffjumper]] & [[Suppressor (Generations)#Generations|Suppressor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]] & [[Spinister (G1)#Generations|Spinister]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{Note|The individual-toy numbering of the Legends Class figures skips the numbers 11-17. The reason for this is unknown; however, the names of two more planned two-packs, "Brawn & Mudslinger" and "Gnaw & Gnash", were leaked to the public and might have been canceled.}}
{{-}}

====Deluxe Class (Series 02)====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Deluxe|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Deluxe|Orion Pax]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Trailcutter]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)#Deluxe|Hoist]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling30|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dreadwing (G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Goldfire|Goldfire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skids (G1)#Generations|Autobot Skids]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Deluxe|Waspinator]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Mini-Con Assault Team#Generations|Mini-Con Assault Team]] ([[Heavytread (Generations)#Generations|Heavytread]], [[Runway (Generations)#Generations|Runway]], [[Windshear#Generations|Windshear]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scoop (G1)#Generations|Autobot Scoop]] (w/ [[Holepunch (G1)#Generations|Holepunch]] & [[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Generations trailcutter(trailbreaker).jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Deluxe Trailcutter]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Generations|Rattrap]]}}
{{Bp-vh|[[Tankor (BM)#Generations|Tankor]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosscut (Autobot)#Generations|Crosscut]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Jhiaxus (G2)#Generations|Jhiaxus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#Generations|Windblade]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 11'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Generations|Arcee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chromia (G1)#Generations|Chromia]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class (Series 02)====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blitzwing (G1)#Generations|Blitzwing]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Springer (G1)#Voyager|Autobot Springer]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sandstorm (G1)#Voyager|Sandstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Doubledealer#Generations|Decepticon Doubledealer]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (BW)#Generations|Rhinox]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Whirl (G1)#Generations|Autobot Whirl]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Generationstoy-VoyagerSpringer.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Voyager Springer]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Sky-Byte (RID)#Generations|Sky-Byte]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Brainstorm (G1)#Generations|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}

====Larger classes====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Leader Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Class'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]] (w/ [[Scamper#Generations|Scamper]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Gen-toy Jetfire Leader.jpg|thumb|250px|Leader Class Jetfire]]
|}
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===Exclusives===
;Convention exclusives
While these toys premiered at conventions, many also ended up available through other venues, like the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store, and even occasionally at retail in certain chains. See individual entries for more information.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle (FOC)#Generations|Swindle]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Vortex (FOC)#Generations|Vortex]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Brawl]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (WFC)#Generations|Onslaught]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Blast Off (FOC)#Generations|Blast Off]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''San Diego Comic-Con 2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC|Metroplex]] with minifigures:}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Bumblebee]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Hoist]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Megatron]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Orion Pax]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Thundercracker]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Trailbreaker (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Trailcutter]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metroplex (G1)#HKACGCON|Metroplex]] with minifigures:}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Bumblebee]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Hoist]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Megatron]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Orion Pax]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Thundercracker]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Trailbreaker (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Trailcutter]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Metroplex]]
|}
;Asian market exclusive sets
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Giftset#Ultimate Gift Set|Ultimate Gift Set]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Combat Hero Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Specialist: Decepticons'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#Generations|Astrotrain]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Octane#Generations|Octane]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Specialist: Autobots'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations|Hound]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generations|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Generations|Mirage]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Autobots Warriors'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kup (G1)/toys#AutobotWarriors|Kup]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Perceptor (G1)#Generations|Perceptor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Generations|Ratchet]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{Note|The Ultimate Gift Set was also made available as a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers in the United States. [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] and [[Walmart]] carried it online as well, and some Walmart stores got them on shelves for Christmas.}}
{{-}}

==''Prime Wars Trilogy'' (2015–)==
===''Combiner Wars'' (2015–2016)===
{{anchor|Combiner Wars}}
[[File:Combiner Wars logo.png|600px|center]]{{-}}
{{main|Combiner Wars (toyline)}}
[[File:CW Swindle pk US CALA EU.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Like most Deluxe Class figures, Swindle was available with a comic book in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Asia (left), and with a character card in Canada and Latin America (center) as well as Europe (right).]]
For 2015, the line was given another [[subline imprint]] titled ''Combiner Wars'', which saw Deluxe, Voyager, and some Legends figures able to form [[combiner]] robots. The format for Legends Class was changed once again, dropping the small partner figures of the ''Thrilling 30'' line.

The tradition of including IDW comic books with U.S.<ref name="region"/> Deluxes continued, whilst Legends, Voyagers, Leaders, and non-U.S.<ref name="region" /> Deluxes gained collector cards featuring art taken either from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, or simply the toy's [[package art]] (which doubles as the comic book cover for the U.S.<ref name="region" /> version). However, due to production schedule problems,<ref>[http://bwtf.com/events/toyfair2015/interview-part1 Interview with Jerry Jivoin at BWTF.com]</ref> Deluxe wave 1's initial U.S.<ref name="region" /> release featured the collector cards. Along with the concurrently released ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' line, ''Combiner Wars'' also heralded the return of [[multilingual packaging]] to the United States<ref name="region" /> market, now in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The sole exception to this was the Deluxe figures packaged with comic books, which retained English-only packaging.

Meanwhile, ''Combiner Wars'' marked the end of the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusivity for ''Generations'' figures that had been in effect in several European markets since the launch of the original line in 2010 (which had usually resulted in only one wave per assortment ever being released in Europe). Not only did availability and distribution improve tremendously across the board—the ''Combiner Wars'' figures were even released in European markets where ''Generations'' figures had previously never been available at all! At the same time, European packaging reduced the number of languages from thirteen to a mere four (English, French, German and Spanish), resulting in a less cluttered packaging design.

After the general retail assortments had run their course, the line was extended for several months via [[giftset]]s of complete teams featuring redecos and retools, referred to as "Collection Packs" in official promotional materials. Those sets were typically "shared exclusives" between online retailers and the online storefronts of "big box" retailers, though they were also available at brick and mortar retail in several non-U.S. markets.
{{--}}

===''Titans Return'' (2016–)===
{{anchor|Titans Return}}
[[File:TitansReturnLogo.png|600px|center]]{{-}}
{{main|Titans Return (toyline)}}
[[File:TR Chromedome pk USCALA EU.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|''Titans Return'' Deluxe figures came with a character card in all markets. "US/worldwide" packaging on left, European packaging on right.]]

Mid-2016 introduced a new subline imprint, ''Titans Return'' (initially touted under the early working name ''Titan Wars''<ref name="titanwars">Which is ''obviously'' used by many European retailers in official advertising, with annoying persistence.</ref>), with its own new line-wide gimmick: all Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures include a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-style [[Titan Master]] partner, all of which are completely interchangeable. To compensate for the size differences, Leader class figures feature large helmets that cover the Titan Masters, while Voyager class figures have spring-loaded pop-out adornments to "bulk up" their heads. Each Deluxe and Voyager figure's hand-held weapons can transform and combine to form a "turret" that can be manned by any Titan Master, and which can attach to the base modes of the Leader Class figures.

Additionally, a new Titan Master assortment was introduced, each including a single Titan Master, plus a small vehicle or beast. These can transform into a vehicle/beast for the Titan Master to ride, a second vehicle/beast formed by ''combining'' with the Titan Master, and a [[5mm post|5mm]] weapon for a larger figure to wield. Legends Class figures are predominantly [[Mini-Cassette]] characters, and can transform into both a vehicle and a blocky PDA that can fit inside Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blaster]]. Though never officially addressed by Hasbro, Deluxes no longer included comic books in any market, thus eliminating the need for English-only packaging entirely, leaving only two types of multilingual packaging, one for Europe and the other for all non-European markets. However, the character cards included with all figures (except for Titan Masters) now featured [[Tech Spec]] stats on their back.

Voting for the second Titan Class figure was conducted via Facebook, with fans choosing between a remake of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]], or [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref> Trypticon won.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next Generations Titans Return Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref>
{{-}}

===''Power of the Primes''===
{{main|Power of the Primes (toyline)}}

''Power of the Primes'' is expected to follow ''Titans Return'', with a yet to be revealed new play pattern.

Voting for a fan-chosen [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] will begin on January 23, 2017 on Transformers.com.<ref>[http://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/153921009773/hasbro-lets-fans-shape-the-future-of-the Hasbro announcement (copied via Tumblr)]</ref>

==="GDO" Cyber Series figures===
Three years after a large batch of redecoes and retools had been created for Hasbro's Asian markets (with North American [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] branches later picking them up as exclusives), Hasbro's Global Development Organization ("GDO") division was given a budget to design entirely new toys. Taking a cue from the [[tail-ender|tail-end]] ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' Deluxe and Voyager Class figures, most of these figures were based on smaller figures from the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]], ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Legion Class, ''Generations'' Thrilling 30 Legends Class, and [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Legion Class ranges, with the designs upsized to roughly Deluxe or Voyager size, keeping the engineering mostly unchanged. These figures were released in Hasbro's Asian and Latin American markets in 2015.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Cyber Battalion Series
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Cyber_Series|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Cyber_Series|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Cyber_Series|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cyber_Series|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Cyber Commander Series
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Cyber_Series|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}

===Platinum Edition===
{{main|Transformers: Platinum Edition#Generations}}

==''Generations'' in Japan==
[[TakaraTomy]] initially had ''[[Transformers United]]'' as their counterpart to the first phase of the ''Generations'' line. In 2012, with the revival of the Hasbro ''Generations'' line, TakaraTomy decided to use the same name for their successor to the ''United'' toyline. Similarly to ''United'', many of the figures have been given "premium" paint jobs, being coated in shiny paint and featuring numerous additional paint details. Japanese ''Generations'' ended roughly halfway through Hasbro's ''Thrilling 30'' assortment, and many ''Generations'' molds were released in Japan under other lines, namely ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Transformers Legends]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Adventure Series|Adventure]]''.

Most "Combiner Wars" toys were released under the [[Transformers Unite Warriors|''Unite Warriors'']] toy line, a line of giant five-packs of combiner teams, with decos (and character selections) focusing heavily on [[show-accuracy|accuracy to the ''Generaton 1'' cartoon]]. ''Titans Return'' was pretty much rolled wholesale into ''Legends''.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (WFC)#Generations|Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[January 26|1-26]]-[[2013]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blast Off (FOC)#Retail|Decepticon Blast Off]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl (WFC)#Retail|Brawl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (WFC)#Retail|Onslaught]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle (FOC)#Retail|Swindle]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vortex (FOC)#Retail|Decepticon Vortex]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[February 23|2-23]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (FOC)#Generations|Kickback]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (WFC)#Generations|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Generations|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[March 23|3-23]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsSoundblaster|Soundblaster]] (w/ [[Buzzsaw (FOC)#Generations|Buzzsaw]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]] (w/ [[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Ratbat.jpg|thumb|250px|Deluxe Ratbat, Japanese-line exclusive]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[April 27|4-27]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Autobot Datadisc Set ([[Eject (FOC)#Japanese|Eject]], [[Ramhorn (FOC)#Japanese|Ramhorn]], [[Rewind (FOC)#Japanese|Rewind]], [[Sunder (FOC)#Japanese|Sundor]])}}
{{Bp-d1|Decepticon Datadisc Set ([[Rumble (WFC)#JapaneseDataDisc|Frenzy]], [[Ratbat (WFC)#JapaneseDataDisc|Ratbat]], [[Ravage (WFC)#JapaneseDataDisc|Ravage]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#JapaneseDataDisc|Rumble]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[May 25|5-25]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blaster (FOC)#Generations|Blaster]] (w/ [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[June 29|6-29]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ratbat (G1)#Generations|Ratbat]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[August 31|8-31]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blitzwing (G1)#Generations|Blitzwing]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Springer (G1)#Voyager|Springer]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[September 28|9-28]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]] (w/ [[Scamper#Generations|Scamper]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Optimus Prime]] & [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Bumblebee]] (w/ [[Blaze Master#OPandBee|Blazemaster]] & [[Roller (G1)#OPandBee|Roller]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' ([[October 26|10-26]]-2013)
[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#VSMegatronus|Orion Pax]] VS [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSOrionPax|Megatronus]]

|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 11''' ([[November 30|11-30]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BumblebeeGoldbug|Bumblebee Goldbug]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#TrailbreakerHoist2pack|Trailbreaker]] & [[Hoist (G1)#TrailbreakerHoist2pack|Hoist]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 12''' ([[December 28|12-28]]-2013)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#MegatronStarscream2pack|Megatron]] & [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MegatronStarscream2pack|Starscream]] (w/ [[Chop Shop (G1)#MegatronStarscream2pack|Chop Shop]] & [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#MegatronStarscream2pack|Waspinator]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sandstorm (G1)#Voyager|Sandstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TTGenerationsTG25OrionPaxMegatronus.jpg|250px|thumb|Orion Pax VX Megatronus set]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 13''' ([[February 22|1-22]]-[[2014]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (BW)#Generations|Rhinox]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Deluxe|Waspinator]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 14''' ([[March 23|3-23]]-2014)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Mini-Con Assault Team]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|Armada Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Exclusives'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Magnificus (G1)#Generations|Magnificus]] ([[e-HOBBY]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (WFC)#Fireblast|Fireblast Grimlock]] (BicCamera, Kojima)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling30|Thundercracker]] (Edition, Yodobashi Camera, Yamada Denki, Best Denki)}}
</ul>
|}

==Notes==
[[File:TF2010 deluxe SpecialOpsJazz.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85||[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|I don't belong here,]] bitches!]]
*During 2010, clicking "War for Cybertron Toys" on Hasbro's ''War For Cybertron'' web page actually brought up the whole ''Generations'' toy line. Looking for ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' toys? Here you go.
*Since the toys released during the first phase of the ''Generations'' toy line were all Deluxe-sized, the difficulty level bar on the front side of the packaging (which indicates how hard it is to convert a toy from mode to mode) denoted each individual toy's challenge level (Cybertronian Bumblebee, for example, is a Level 4, while Thrust is a Level 2).
*The plastic-coated wire twist-ties, which were normally used to secure a toy in its packaging in past toylines, have been replaced with rattan tie-downs. The paper-based tie-downs are also used in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] toy line and subsequent toy lines until being replaced by sock ties near the middle of 2014. The tyranny of twist-ties has mercifully never sullied these toys.
*The 2010 ''Transformers'' toy line, particularly the ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[subline imprint]], contains several toys with a design aesthetic similar to the Generations line. This led to confusion when fan expectations were contradicted by official Hasbro announcements. Subsequently, Hasbro released [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]], a [[retool]] of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Tracks (G1)|Turbo Tracks]], and [[Junkyard (G1)#Generations|Junkheap]], a retool of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Wreck-Gar]], under the ''Generations'' banner, later followed by ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''-inspired redecos of ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]] released as part of the "Ultimate Gift Set" and the Asian market/[[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive [[Wheelie (G1)#Generations|Wheelie]] redeco/retool of Special Ops Jazz, all of them also in ''Generations'' packaging, thus further strengthening the ties between the two lines.
*Most of the 2010–2011 ''Generations'' toys (along with several from the 2010 ''Transformers'' toy line) were released by [[TakaraTomy]] in their ''[[Transformers United]]'' toyline. The toys representing [[character]]s who appeared in the video game ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' (which is part of the [[Aligned continuity family]]) were released as their [[Generation 1 continuity family]] counterparts in Japan. The waves from 2012 and onward were released under the ''Generations'' banner in Japan as well.
*The 2012-onwards figures were numbered in sequence for each [[size class]] assortment separately. However, the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]] and [[Wrecker]] combiner teams were also ''additionally'' numbered as members of their respective teams, and the sequences for those two separate sets of numbers are completely inconsistent with each other: For the Combaticons, team members 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 correspond with Deluxe Class Series 1 figures #004, #008, #006, #005, and #007, respectively; and for the Wreckers, team members 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 correspond with Deluxe Class Series 1 figures #014, #016, #018, #017, and #015, respectively. The only consistent system is that each sculpt is given the same number as a team member between both sets.

==Footnotes==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Generations}}
[[Category:Franchises]]
[[Category:Generation 1 franchises]]
[[Category:Generations| ]]
[[Category:Toylines]]

Titans Return (toyline)

2017-01-19T04:30:52Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Convention sets */

{{nav-TitansReturn}}

[[File:TitansReturn workswith.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25]]

'''''Titans Return''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline, constituting the second portion of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.

Introduced in mid-2016, ''Titans Return'' (initially touted under the early working name ''Titan Wars'') features its own new line-wide gimmick: all Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures include a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-style [[Titan Master]] partner, all of which are completely interchangeable. To compensate for the size differences, Leader class figures feature large helmets that cover the Titan Masters, while Voyager class figures have spring-loaded pop-out adornments to "bulk up" their heads. All Voyager and Leader class figures are [[Triple Changer]]s; each Leader class figure's third mode is a base/battle station, which can be manned by the Titan Master figures. Each Deluxe and Voyager figure's hand-held weapons can transform and/or combine to form a "turret" that any Titan Master can sit in, and which can attach to the base modes of the Leader Class figures. Most figures feature several tiny pegs dotted across their bodies, which allow Titan Masters to stand securely on them.

Additionally, a new Titan Master assortment was introduced, each including a single Titan Master, plus a small vehicle or beast. These can transform into a vehicle/beast for the Titan Master to ride, a second vehicle/beast formed by ''combining'' with the Titan Master, and a [[5mm post|5mm]] weapon for a larger figure to wield. Legends Class figures are predominantly [[Mini-Cassette]] characters, and can transform into both a vehicle and a blocky PDA that can fit inside Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blaster]]. Though never officially addressed by Hasbro, Deluxes no longer included comic books (previously included with ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' figures in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Asia) in any market, thus eliminating the need for English-only packaging entirely, leaving only two types of [[multilingual packaging]], one for Europe and the other for all non-European markets. However, the character cards included with all figures (except for Titan Masters) now featured [[Tech Spec]] stats on their back.

Voting for the second Titan Class figure was conducted via Facebook, with fans choosing between a remake of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]], or [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref> Trypticon won.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next Generations Titans Return Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref>
{{bigquote|Harness the power of Titan Masters|Official tagline for the ''Titans Return'' line}}

==Toys==
===General retail===
====Titan Masters====
Every Titan Master class micro-figure comes with a triple-changing mini-vehicle or mini-beast that converts to another vehicle/beast as well as a weapon.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Squeezeplay#Generations|Crashbash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Siren (G1)#Generations|Loudmouth]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#TitansReturn|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Clobber|Clobber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Fangry#Generations|Decepticon Fangry]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overkill (G1)#Generations|Overboard]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Generations|Autobot Ptero]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lione#Generations|Sawback]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Shuffler#Generations|Autobot Shuffler]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Nightbeat.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Titan Master Nightbeat.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Legends Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Stripes#Generations|Autobot Stripes]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#TitansReturn|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Laserbeak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Decepticon Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#TitansReturn|Kickback]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturnLegends|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TR-toy Rewind.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Legends Class Rewind.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Haywire#Generations|Hyperfire]] & [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Duros#Generations|Furos]] & [[Hardhead (G1)#Generations|Hardhead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]] & [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Grax#Generations|Grax]] & [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Generations|Skullsmasher]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Stylor#Generations|Autobot Stylor]] & [[Chromedome (G1)#Generations|Chromedome]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gort#Generations|Xort]] & [[Highbrow (G1)#Generations|Highbrow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vorath#Generations|Vorath]] & [[Mindwipe (G1)#Generations|Mindwipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Monzo#Generations|Monxo]] & [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Generations|Wolfwire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rev#Generations|Autobot Throttle]] & [[Getaway#Generations|Autobot Breakaway]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Firebolt_(G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] & [[Hot Rod/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Hot Rod]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blowpipe (G1)#Generations|Blowpipe]] & [[Triggerhappy#Generations|Triggerhappy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Daburu#Generations|Daburu]] & [[Doublecross#Generations|Autobot Twinferno]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Convex#Generations|Convex]] & [[Perceptor_(G1)/toys#Generations|Perceptor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Freezeout (Generations)|Freezeout]] & [[Topspin (G1)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]] & [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gatoraider|Gatorface]] & [[Krok (G1)|Decepticon Krok]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Chasm]] & [[Quake_(G1)#Generations|Decepticon Quake]]}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Skullcruncher.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Skullsmasher & Grax.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nucleon (Generations)#Toys|Nucleon]] & [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Infinitus#Toys|Autobot Infinitus]] & [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sovereign#Toys|Autobot Sovereign]] & [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Darkmoon#Toys|Darkmoon]] & [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#Generations|Astrotrain]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Doomshot#Toys|Doomshot]] & [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Diac#Toys|Diac]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blunderbuss#Toys|Blunderbuss]] & [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Twin Cast#Toys|Twin Cast]] & [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Blaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hi-Q#Generations|Autobot Apex]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundblaster (Generations)#Generations|Soundblaster]] & [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Revolver#Toys|Decepticon Revolver]] & [[Sixshot#Generations|Six Shot]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ominus#Toys|Ominus]] & [[Black Shadow (Victory)#TitansReturn|Sky Shadow]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Leader Class Optimus Prime & Apex.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}

{{-}}

====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]] & [[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]] & [[Fortress_Maximus_(G1)/toys#Generations|Fortress Maximus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#TitansReturn|Trypticon]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Trypticon not released yet}}
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
====Convention sets====
While these toys premiered at conventions, they ended up available through other venues, like the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store or the A1 Toys website in the United Kingdom. See individual entries for more information.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Force'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|Sentinel Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#TitanForce|Windblade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Fortress Maximus Convention Edition'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fortress_Maximus_(G1)/toys#Generations|Fortress Maximus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}

====Store exclusives====
:;Walgreens
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Arcana#TitansReturnIndividual|Autobot Teslor]] & [[Brainstorm (G1)#TitansReturnIndividual|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Titan Wars Title.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Eleventh hour changes return.]]
[[Image:TitansReturnBusStopAds.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Adults, buy toys!]]
*As has been noted at the beginning of this page, ''Titans Return'' started out under the working name "Titan Wars". That earlier title was featured in schematics on display during [[BotCon 2015]], which constituted the first public hint of the successor to ''Combiner Wars'', as well as in a leaked internal Hasbro sheet for the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016 exclusive version of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]].<ref name="fmsheet">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/13/titan-wars-fortress-maximus-revealed-305250 Leaked internal Hasbro sheet] for the SDCC exclusive version of Fortress Maximus at TFW2005.</ref> The final name "Titans Return" was first officially used at [[New York Comic Con]] 2015. As can be expected, the early name is ''still'' used by many retailers around the world (particularly European ones) in official advertising, with annoying persistence.<ref name="titan wars">Just a small selection of official retailer listings still using the name "Titan Wars" as of this writing: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HQ8QTYE Titan Masters assortment] listing at Amazon Germany; [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXFG Legends Class Rewind], [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B017KIQW3I Voyager Class Galvatron] and [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXQ0 Leader Class Blaster] listings at Amazon Mexico; [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/hasbro-transformers/18040-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters] and [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/systemspielzeug/27919-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] assortment listings at Spielwaren Kroemer; [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/actiehelden/transformers-legends-titan-wars-wheelie Legends Class Wheelie], Deluxe Class [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-hardhead Hardhead], [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-scourge Scourge] and [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-blurr Blurr] listings at Intertoys; [http://shop.faix.de/spiel-sammelfiguren/27707-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27708-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-legends-5010994957797.html Legends Class], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27706-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] and [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27709-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-voyager-5010994957773.html Voyager Class] assortment listings at Faix; Voyager Class [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=74004821 Sentinel Prime] and [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=75698631 Galvatron] listing at Toys"R"Us France; [https://www.toysrus.co.za/transformers-generations-voyager-titan-wars.html Voyager Class assortment] listing at Toys"R"Us South Africa; [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-legend-titan-wars-assorted.html Legends Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-deluxe-titan-wars-assorted.html Deluxe Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-voyager-titan-wars-assorted.html Voyager Class] and [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-leader-titan-wars-assorted.html Leader Class] assortment listings at A.B.Gee.</ref>
*Technically, the first figure specifically designed for the ''Titans Return'' [[play pattern]] that got released was Legends Class [[Buzzsaw (G1)#CWLegends|Buzzsaw]], who was given an early release under the ''Combiner Wars'' subline imprint. In fact, comparing the product code and assortment numbers of the first two waves' worth of figures strongly implies that Hasbro originally intended to simply continue the ''Combiner Wars'' assortments with ''Titans Return'' product, rather than relaunching them as new assortments. Under this line-up, Stripes and Rewind would have presumably been released as part of wave 6 of the Legends Class assortment alongside [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generations|Wreck-Gar]] while Wheelie would have been released in the subsequent wave together with Ravage and Rumble, and Laserbeak in the wave after that. Blaster would have been released as part of wave 6 of the Leader Class assortment (following wave 5's [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]]) with Powermaster Optimus Prime released in the subsequent wave. The Deluxe and Voyager line-ups would have presumably remained unchanged.
*Early in the toy line's life cycle, Hasbro Australia promoted the ''Titans Return'' figures with three different full-scale advertisement posters (alternatively depicting Powermaster Optimus Prime, Fortress Maximus, or Galvatron) found at numerous public transport stations. This form of public advertisement is pretty much unprecedented for ''Transformers'' toys in general, and for a "collector"-oriented line in particular!<ref name="ozads">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/27/titans-return-bus-stop-adverts-high-resolution-images-325451 Titans Return bus stop adverts high resolution images] at TFW2005</ref>
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Subline imprint]]
[[Category:Titans Return| ]]
[[Category:Toylines]]

Titans Return (toyline)

2017-01-19T04:16:48Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Titan Class */

{{nav-TitansReturn}}

[[File:TitansReturn workswith.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25]]

'''''Titans Return''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline, constituting the second portion of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.

Introduced in mid-2016, ''Titans Return'' (initially touted under the early working name ''Titan Wars'') features its own new line-wide gimmick: all Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures include a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-style [[Titan Master]] partner, all of which are completely interchangeable. To compensate for the size differences, Leader class figures feature large helmets that cover the Titan Masters, while Voyager class figures have spring-loaded pop-out adornments to "bulk up" their heads. All Voyager and Leader class figures are [[Triple Changer]]s; each Leader class figure's third mode is a base/battle station, which can be manned by the Titan Master figures. Each Deluxe and Voyager figure's hand-held weapons can transform and/or combine to form a "turret" that any Titan Master can sit in, and which can attach to the base modes of the Leader Class figures. Most figures feature several tiny pegs dotted across their bodies, which allow Titan Masters to stand securely on them.

Additionally, a new Titan Master assortment was introduced, each including a single Titan Master, plus a small vehicle or beast. These can transform into a vehicle/beast for the Titan Master to ride, a second vehicle/beast formed by ''combining'' with the Titan Master, and a [[5mm post|5mm]] weapon for a larger figure to wield. Legends Class figures are predominantly [[Mini-Cassette]] characters, and can transform into both a vehicle and a blocky PDA that can fit inside Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blaster]]. Though never officially addressed by Hasbro, Deluxes no longer included comic books (previously included with ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' figures in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Asia) in any market, thus eliminating the need for English-only packaging entirely, leaving only two types of [[multilingual packaging]], one for Europe and the other for all non-European markets. However, the character cards included with all figures (except for Titan Masters) now featured [[Tech Spec]] stats on their back.

Voting for the second Titan Class figure was conducted via Facebook, with fans choosing between a remake of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]], or [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref> Trypticon won.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next Generations Titans Return Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref>
{{bigquote|Harness the power of Titan Masters|Official tagline for the ''Titans Return'' line}}

==Toys==
===General retail===
====Titan Masters====
Every Titan Master class micro-figure comes with a triple-changing mini-vehicle or mini-beast that converts to another vehicle/beast as well as a weapon.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Squeezeplay#Generations|Crashbash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Siren (G1)#Generations|Loudmouth]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#TitansReturn|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Clobber|Clobber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Fangry#Generations|Decepticon Fangry]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overkill (G1)#Generations|Overboard]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Generations|Autobot Ptero]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lione#Generations|Sawback]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Shuffler#Generations|Autobot Shuffler]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Nightbeat.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Titan Master Nightbeat.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Legends Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Stripes#Generations|Autobot Stripes]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#TitansReturn|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Laserbeak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Decepticon Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#TitansReturn|Kickback]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturnLegends|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TR-toy Rewind.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Legends Class Rewind.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Haywire#Generations|Hyperfire]] & [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Duros#Generations|Furos]] & [[Hardhead (G1)#Generations|Hardhead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]] & [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Grax#Generations|Grax]] & [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Generations|Skullsmasher]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Stylor#Generations|Autobot Stylor]] & [[Chromedome (G1)#Generations|Chromedome]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gort#Generations|Xort]] & [[Highbrow (G1)#Generations|Highbrow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vorath#Generations|Vorath]] & [[Mindwipe (G1)#Generations|Mindwipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Monzo#Generations|Monxo]] & [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Generations|Wolfwire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rev#Generations|Autobot Throttle]] & [[Getaway#Generations|Autobot Breakaway]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Firebolt_(G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] & [[Hot Rod/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Hot Rod]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blowpipe (G1)#Generations|Blowpipe]] & [[Triggerhappy#Generations|Triggerhappy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Daburu#Generations|Daburu]] & [[Doublecross#Generations|Autobot Twinferno]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Convex#Generations|Convex]] & [[Perceptor_(G1)/toys#Generations|Perceptor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Freezeout (Generations)|Freezeout]] & [[Topspin (G1)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]] & [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gatoraider|Gatorface]] & [[Krok (G1)|Decepticon Krok]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Chasm]] & [[Quake_(G1)#Generations|Decepticon Quake]]}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Skullcruncher.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Skullsmasher & Grax.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nucleon (Generations)#Toys|Nucleon]] & [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Infinitus#Toys|Autobot Infinitus]] & [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sovereign#Toys|Autobot Sovereign]] & [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Darkmoon#Toys|Darkmoon]] & [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#Generations|Astrotrain]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Doomshot#Toys|Doomshot]] & [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Diac#Toys|Diac]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blunderbuss#Toys|Blunderbuss]] & [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Twin Cast#Toys|Twin Cast]] & [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Blaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hi-Q#Generations|Autobot Apex]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundblaster (Generations)#Generations|Soundblaster]] & [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Revolver#Toys|Decepticon Revolver]] & [[Sixshot#Generations|Six Shot]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ominus#Toys|Ominus]] & [[Black Shadow (Victory)#TitansReturn|Sky Shadow]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Leader Class Optimus Prime & Apex.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}

{{-}}

====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]] & [[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]] & [[Fortress_Maximus_(G1)/toys#Generations|Fortress Maximus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#TitansReturn|Trypticon]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Trypticon not released yet}}
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
====Convention sets====
While these toys premiered at conventions, they ended up available through other venues, like the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store or the A1 Toys website in the United Kingdom. See individual entries for more information.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Force'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|Sentinel Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#TitanForce|Windblade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Fortress Maximus Convention Edition'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}

====Store exclusives====
:;Walgreens
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Arcana#TitansReturnIndividual|Autobot Teslor]] & [[Brainstorm (G1)#TitansReturnIndividual|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Titan Wars Title.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Eleventh hour changes return.]]
[[Image:TitansReturnBusStopAds.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Adults, buy toys!]]
*As has been noted at the beginning of this page, ''Titans Return'' started out under the working name "Titan Wars". That earlier title was featured in schematics on display during [[BotCon 2015]], which constituted the first public hint of the successor to ''Combiner Wars'', as well as in a leaked internal Hasbro sheet for the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016 exclusive version of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]].<ref name="fmsheet">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/13/titan-wars-fortress-maximus-revealed-305250 Leaked internal Hasbro sheet] for the SDCC exclusive version of Fortress Maximus at TFW2005.</ref> The final name "Titans Return" was first officially used at [[New York Comic Con]] 2015. As can be expected, the early name is ''still'' used by many retailers around the world (particularly European ones) in official advertising, with annoying persistence.<ref name="titan wars">Just a small selection of official retailer listings still using the name "Titan Wars" as of this writing: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HQ8QTYE Titan Masters assortment] listing at Amazon Germany; [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXFG Legends Class Rewind], [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B017KIQW3I Voyager Class Galvatron] and [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXQ0 Leader Class Blaster] listings at Amazon Mexico; [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/hasbro-transformers/18040-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters] and [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/systemspielzeug/27919-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] assortment listings at Spielwaren Kroemer; [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/actiehelden/transformers-legends-titan-wars-wheelie Legends Class Wheelie], Deluxe Class [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-hardhead Hardhead], [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-scourge Scourge] and [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-blurr Blurr] listings at Intertoys; [http://shop.faix.de/spiel-sammelfiguren/27707-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27708-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-legends-5010994957797.html Legends Class], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27706-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] and [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27709-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-voyager-5010994957773.html Voyager Class] assortment listings at Faix; Voyager Class [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=74004821 Sentinel Prime] and [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=75698631 Galvatron] listing at Toys"R"Us France; [https://www.toysrus.co.za/transformers-generations-voyager-titan-wars.html Voyager Class assortment] listing at Toys"R"Us South Africa; [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-legend-titan-wars-assorted.html Legends Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-deluxe-titan-wars-assorted.html Deluxe Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-voyager-titan-wars-assorted.html Voyager Class] and [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-leader-titan-wars-assorted.html Leader Class] assortment listings at A.B.Gee.</ref>
*Technically, the first figure specifically designed for the ''Titans Return'' [[play pattern]] that got released was Legends Class [[Buzzsaw (G1)#CWLegends|Buzzsaw]], who was given an early release under the ''Combiner Wars'' subline imprint. In fact, comparing the product code and assortment numbers of the first two waves' worth of figures strongly implies that Hasbro originally intended to simply continue the ''Combiner Wars'' assortments with ''Titans Return'' product, rather than relaunching them as new assortments. Under this line-up, Stripes and Rewind would have presumably been released as part of wave 6 of the Legends Class assortment alongside [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generations|Wreck-Gar]] while Wheelie would have been released in the subsequent wave together with Ravage and Rumble, and Laserbeak in the wave after that. Blaster would have been released as part of wave 6 of the Leader Class assortment (following wave 5's [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]]) with Powermaster Optimus Prime released in the subsequent wave. The Deluxe and Voyager line-ups would have presumably remained unchanged.
*Early in the toy line's life cycle, Hasbro Australia promoted the ''Titans Return'' figures with three different full-scale advertisement posters (alternatively depicting Powermaster Optimus Prime, Fortress Maximus, or Galvatron) found at numerous public transport stations. This form of public advertisement is pretty much unprecedented for ''Transformers'' toys in general, and for a "collector"-oriented line in particular!<ref name="ozads">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/27/titans-return-bus-stop-adverts-high-resolution-images-325451 Titans Return bus stop adverts high resolution images] at TFW2005</ref>
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==References==
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[[Category:Subline imprint]]
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[[Category:Toylines]]

Titans Return (toyline)

2017-01-19T03:45:37Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Voyager Class */

{{nav-TitansReturn}}

[[File:TitansReturn workswith.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25]]

'''''Titans Return''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline, constituting the second portion of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.

Introduced in mid-2016, ''Titans Return'' (initially touted under the early working name ''Titan Wars'') features its own new line-wide gimmick: all Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures include a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-style [[Titan Master]] partner, all of which are completely interchangeable. To compensate for the size differences, Leader class figures feature large helmets that cover the Titan Masters, while Voyager class figures have spring-loaded pop-out adornments to "bulk up" their heads. All Voyager and Leader class figures are [[Triple Changer]]s; each Leader class figure's third mode is a base/battle station, which can be manned by the Titan Master figures. Each Deluxe and Voyager figure's hand-held weapons can transform and/or combine to form a "turret" that any Titan Master can sit in, and which can attach to the base modes of the Leader Class figures. Most figures feature several tiny pegs dotted across their bodies, which allow Titan Masters to stand securely on them.

Additionally, a new Titan Master assortment was introduced, each including a single Titan Master, plus a small vehicle or beast. These can transform into a vehicle/beast for the Titan Master to ride, a second vehicle/beast formed by ''combining'' with the Titan Master, and a [[5mm post|5mm]] weapon for a larger figure to wield. Legends Class figures are predominantly [[Mini-Cassette]] characters, and can transform into both a vehicle and a blocky PDA that can fit inside Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blaster]]. Though never officially addressed by Hasbro, Deluxes no longer included comic books (previously included with ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' figures in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Asia) in any market, thus eliminating the need for English-only packaging entirely, leaving only two types of [[multilingual packaging]], one for Europe and the other for all non-European markets. However, the character cards included with all figures (except for Titan Masters) now featured [[Tech Spec]] stats on their back.

Voting for the second Titan Class figure was conducted via Facebook, with fans choosing between a remake of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]], or [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref> Trypticon won.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next Generations Titans Return Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref>
{{bigquote|Harness the power of Titan Masters|Official tagline for the ''Titans Return'' line}}

==Toys==
===General retail===
====Titan Masters====
Every Titan Master class micro-figure comes with a triple-changing mini-vehicle or mini-beast that converts to another vehicle/beast as well as a weapon.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Squeezeplay#Generations|Crashbash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Siren (G1)#Generations|Loudmouth]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#TitansReturn|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Clobber|Clobber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Fangry#Generations|Decepticon Fangry]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overkill (G1)#Generations|Overboard]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Generations|Autobot Ptero]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lione#Generations|Sawback]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Shuffler#Generations|Autobot Shuffler]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Nightbeat.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Titan Master Nightbeat.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Legends Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Stripes#Generations|Autobot Stripes]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#TitansReturn|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Laserbeak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Decepticon Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#TitansReturn|Kickback]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturnLegends|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TR-toy Rewind.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Legends Class Rewind.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Haywire#Generations|Hyperfire]] & [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Duros#Generations|Furos]] & [[Hardhead (G1)#Generations|Hardhead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]] & [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Grax#Generations|Grax]] & [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Generations|Skullsmasher]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Stylor#Generations|Autobot Stylor]] & [[Chromedome (G1)#Generations|Chromedome]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gort#Generations|Xort]] & [[Highbrow (G1)#Generations|Highbrow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vorath#Generations|Vorath]] & [[Mindwipe (G1)#Generations|Mindwipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Monzo#Generations|Monxo]] & [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Generations|Wolfwire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rev#Generations|Autobot Throttle]] & [[Getaway#Generations|Autobot Breakaway]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Firebolt_(G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] & [[Hot Rod/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Hot Rod]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blowpipe (G1)#Generations|Blowpipe]] & [[Triggerhappy#Generations|Triggerhappy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Daburu#Generations|Daburu]] & [[Doublecross#Generations|Autobot Twinferno]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Convex#Generations|Convex]] & [[Perceptor_(G1)/toys#Generations|Perceptor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Freezeout (Generations)|Freezeout]] & [[Topspin (G1)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]] & [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gatoraider|Gatorface]] & [[Krok (G1)|Decepticon Krok]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Chasm]] & [[Quake_(G1)#Generations|Decepticon Quake]]}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Skullcruncher.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Skullsmasher & Grax.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
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====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nucleon (Generations)#Toys|Nucleon]] & [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Infinitus#Toys|Autobot Infinitus]] & [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sovereign#Toys|Autobot Sovereign]] & [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Darkmoon#Toys|Darkmoon]] & [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#Generations|Astrotrain]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Doomshot#Toys|Doomshot]] & [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Diac#Toys|Diac]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blunderbuss#Toys|Blunderbuss]] & [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
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====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Twin Cast#Toys|Twin Cast]] & [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Blaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hi-Q#Generations|Autobot Apex]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundblaster (Generations)#Generations|Soundblaster]] & [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Revolver#Toys|Decepticon Revolver]] & [[Sixshot#Generations|Six Shot]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ominus#Toys|Ominus]] & [[Black Shadow (Victory)#TitansReturn|Sky Shadow]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Leader Class Optimus Prime & Apex.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}

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====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]] & [[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]] & [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generations|Fortress Maximus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#TitansReturn|Trypticon]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Trypticon not released yet}}
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===Exclusives===
====Convention sets====
While these toys premiered at conventions, they ended up available through other venues, like the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store or the A1 Toys website in the United Kingdom. See individual entries for more information.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Force'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|Sentinel Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#TitanForce|Windblade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Fortress Maximus Convention Edition'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}

====Store exclusives====
:;Walgreens
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Arcana#TitansReturnIndividual|Autobot Teslor]] & [[Brainstorm (G1)#TitansReturnIndividual|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
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==Notes==
[[Image:Titan Wars Title.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Eleventh hour changes return.]]
[[Image:TitansReturnBusStopAds.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Adults, buy toys!]]
*As has been noted at the beginning of this page, ''Titans Return'' started out under the working name "Titan Wars". That earlier title was featured in schematics on display during [[BotCon 2015]], which constituted the first public hint of the successor to ''Combiner Wars'', as well as in a leaked internal Hasbro sheet for the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016 exclusive version of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]].<ref name="fmsheet">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/13/titan-wars-fortress-maximus-revealed-305250 Leaked internal Hasbro sheet] for the SDCC exclusive version of Fortress Maximus at TFW2005.</ref> The final name "Titans Return" was first officially used at [[New York Comic Con]] 2015. As can be expected, the early name is ''still'' used by many retailers around the world (particularly European ones) in official advertising, with annoying persistence.<ref name="titan wars">Just a small selection of official retailer listings still using the name "Titan Wars" as of this writing: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HQ8QTYE Titan Masters assortment] listing at Amazon Germany; [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXFG Legends Class Rewind], [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B017KIQW3I Voyager Class Galvatron] and [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXQ0 Leader Class Blaster] listings at Amazon Mexico; [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/hasbro-transformers/18040-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters] and [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/systemspielzeug/27919-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] assortment listings at Spielwaren Kroemer; [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/actiehelden/transformers-legends-titan-wars-wheelie Legends Class Wheelie], Deluxe Class [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-hardhead Hardhead], [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-scourge Scourge] and [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-blurr Blurr] listings at Intertoys; [http://shop.faix.de/spiel-sammelfiguren/27707-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27708-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-legends-5010994957797.html Legends Class], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27706-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] and [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27709-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-voyager-5010994957773.html Voyager Class] assortment listings at Faix; Voyager Class [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=74004821 Sentinel Prime] and [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=75698631 Galvatron] listing at Toys"R"Us France; [https://www.toysrus.co.za/transformers-generations-voyager-titan-wars.html Voyager Class assortment] listing at Toys"R"Us South Africa; [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-legend-titan-wars-assorted.html Legends Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-deluxe-titan-wars-assorted.html Deluxe Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-voyager-titan-wars-assorted.html Voyager Class] and [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-leader-titan-wars-assorted.html Leader Class] assortment listings at A.B.Gee.</ref>
*Technically, the first figure specifically designed for the ''Titans Return'' [[play pattern]] that got released was Legends Class [[Buzzsaw (G1)#CWLegends|Buzzsaw]], who was given an early release under the ''Combiner Wars'' subline imprint. In fact, comparing the product code and assortment numbers of the first two waves' worth of figures strongly implies that Hasbro originally intended to simply continue the ''Combiner Wars'' assortments with ''Titans Return'' product, rather than relaunching them as new assortments. Under this line-up, Stripes and Rewind would have presumably been released as part of wave 6 of the Legends Class assortment alongside [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generations|Wreck-Gar]] while Wheelie would have been released in the subsequent wave together with Ravage and Rumble, and Laserbeak in the wave after that. Blaster would have been released as part of wave 6 of the Leader Class assortment (following wave 5's [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]]) with Powermaster Optimus Prime released in the subsequent wave. The Deluxe and Voyager line-ups would have presumably remained unchanged.
*Early in the toy line's life cycle, Hasbro Australia promoted the ''Titans Return'' figures with three different full-scale advertisement posters (alternatively depicting Powermaster Optimus Prime, Fortress Maximus, or Galvatron) found at numerous public transport stations. This form of public advertisement is pretty much unprecedented for ''Transformers'' toys in general, and for a "collector"-oriented line in particular!<ref name="ozads">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/27/titans-return-bus-stop-adverts-high-resolution-images-325451 Titans Return bus stop adverts high resolution images] at TFW2005</ref>
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==References==
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[[Category:Subline imprint]]
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[[Category:Toylines]]

Titans Return (toyline)

2017-01-19T03:29:51Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Deluxe Class */

{{nav-TitansReturn}}

[[File:TitansReturn workswith.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25]]

'''''Titans Return''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline, constituting the second portion of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.

Introduced in mid-2016, ''Titans Return'' (initially touted under the early working name ''Titan Wars'') features its own new line-wide gimmick: all Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures include a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-style [[Titan Master]] partner, all of which are completely interchangeable. To compensate for the size differences, Leader class figures feature large helmets that cover the Titan Masters, while Voyager class figures have spring-loaded pop-out adornments to "bulk up" their heads. All Voyager and Leader class figures are [[Triple Changer]]s; each Leader class figure's third mode is a base/battle station, which can be manned by the Titan Master figures. Each Deluxe and Voyager figure's hand-held weapons can transform and/or combine to form a "turret" that any Titan Master can sit in, and which can attach to the base modes of the Leader Class figures. Most figures feature several tiny pegs dotted across their bodies, which allow Titan Masters to stand securely on them.

Additionally, a new Titan Master assortment was introduced, each including a single Titan Master, plus a small vehicle or beast. These can transform into a vehicle/beast for the Titan Master to ride, a second vehicle/beast formed by ''combining'' with the Titan Master, and a [[5mm post|5mm]] weapon for a larger figure to wield. Legends Class figures are predominantly [[Mini-Cassette]] characters, and can transform into both a vehicle and a blocky PDA that can fit inside Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blaster]]. Though never officially addressed by Hasbro, Deluxes no longer included comic books (previously included with ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' figures in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Asia) in any market, thus eliminating the need for English-only packaging entirely, leaving only two types of [[multilingual packaging]], one for Europe and the other for all non-European markets. However, the character cards included with all figures (except for Titan Masters) now featured [[Tech Spec]] stats on their back.

Voting for the second Titan Class figure was conducted via Facebook, with fans choosing between a remake of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]], or [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref> Trypticon won.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next Generations Titans Return Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref>
{{bigquote|Harness the power of Titan Masters|Official tagline for the ''Titans Return'' line}}

==Toys==
===General retail===
====Titan Masters====
Every Titan Master class micro-figure comes with a triple-changing mini-vehicle or mini-beast that converts to another vehicle/beast as well as a weapon.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Squeezeplay#Generations|Crashbash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Siren (G1)#Generations|Loudmouth]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#TitansReturn|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Clobber|Clobber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Fangry#Generations|Decepticon Fangry]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overkill (G1)#Generations|Overboard]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Generations|Autobot Ptero]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lione#Generations|Sawback]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Shuffler#Generations|Autobot Shuffler]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Nightbeat.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Titan Master Nightbeat.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Legends Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Stripes#Generations|Autobot Stripes]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#TitansReturn|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Laserbeak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Decepticon Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#TitansReturn|Kickback]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturnLegends|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TR-toy Rewind.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Legends Class Rewind.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Haywire#Generations|Hyperfire]] & [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Duros#Generations|Furos]] & [[Hardhead (G1)#Generations|Hardhead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]] & [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Grax#Generations|Grax]] & [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Generations|Skullsmasher]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Stylor#Generations|Autobot Stylor]] & [[Chromedome (G1)#Generations|Chromedome]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gort#Generations|Xort]] & [[Highbrow (G1)#Generations|Highbrow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vorath#Generations|Vorath]] & [[Mindwipe (G1)#Generations|Mindwipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Monzo#Generations|Monxo]] & [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Generations|Wolfwire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rev#Generations|Autobot Throttle]] & [[Getaway#Generations|Autobot Breakaway]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Firebolt_(G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] & [[Hot Rod/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Hot Rod]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blowpipe (G1)#Generations|Blowpipe]] & [[Triggerhappy#Generations|Triggerhappy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Daburu#Generations|Daburu]] & [[Doublecross#Generations|Autobot Twinferno]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Convex#Generations|Convex]] & [[Perceptor_(G1)/toys#Generations|Perceptor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Freezeout (Generations)|Freezeout]] & [[Topspin (G1)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]] & [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gatoraider|Gatorface]] & [[Krok (G1)|Decepticon Krok]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Chasm]] & [[Quake_(G1)#Generations|Decepticon Quake]]}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Skullcruncher.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Skullsmasher & Grax.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
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====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nucleon (Generations)#Toys|Nucleon]] & [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Infinitus#Toys|Autobot Infinitus]] & [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sovereign#Toys|Autobot Sovereign]] & [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Darkmoon#Toys|Darkmoon]] & [[Astrotrain (G1)#TitansReturn|Astrotrain]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Doomshot#Toys|Doomshot]] & [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Diac#Toys|Diac]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blunderbuss#Toys|Blunderbuss]] & [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Twin Cast#Toys|Twin Cast]] & [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Blaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hi-Q#Generations|Autobot Apex]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundblaster (Generations)#Generations|Soundblaster]] & [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Revolver#Toys|Decepticon Revolver]] & [[Sixshot#Generations|Six Shot]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ominus#Toys|Ominus]] & [[Black Shadow (Victory)#TitansReturn|Sky Shadow]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Leader Class Optimus Prime & Apex.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}

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====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]] & [[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]] & [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generations|Fortress Maximus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#TitansReturn|Trypticon]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Trypticon not released yet}}
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
====Convention sets====
While these toys premiered at conventions, they ended up available through other venues, like the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store or the A1 Toys website in the United Kingdom. See individual entries for more information.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Force'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|Sentinel Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#TitanForce|Windblade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Fortress Maximus Convention Edition'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}

====Store exclusives====
:;Walgreens
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Arcana#TitansReturnIndividual|Autobot Teslor]] & [[Brainstorm (G1)#TitansReturnIndividual|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Titan Wars Title.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Eleventh hour changes return.]]
[[Image:TitansReturnBusStopAds.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Adults, buy toys!]]
*As has been noted at the beginning of this page, ''Titans Return'' started out under the working name "Titan Wars". That earlier title was featured in schematics on display during [[BotCon 2015]], which constituted the first public hint of the successor to ''Combiner Wars'', as well as in a leaked internal Hasbro sheet for the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016 exclusive version of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]].<ref name="fmsheet">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/13/titan-wars-fortress-maximus-revealed-305250 Leaked internal Hasbro sheet] for the SDCC exclusive version of Fortress Maximus at TFW2005.</ref> The final name "Titans Return" was first officially used at [[New York Comic Con]] 2015. As can be expected, the early name is ''still'' used by many retailers around the world (particularly European ones) in official advertising, with annoying persistence.<ref name="titan wars">Just a small selection of official retailer listings still using the name "Titan Wars" as of this writing: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HQ8QTYE Titan Masters assortment] listing at Amazon Germany; [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXFG Legends Class Rewind], [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B017KIQW3I Voyager Class Galvatron] and [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXQ0 Leader Class Blaster] listings at Amazon Mexico; [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/hasbro-transformers/18040-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters] and [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/systemspielzeug/27919-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] assortment listings at Spielwaren Kroemer; [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/actiehelden/transformers-legends-titan-wars-wheelie Legends Class Wheelie], Deluxe Class [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-hardhead Hardhead], [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-scourge Scourge] and [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-blurr Blurr] listings at Intertoys; [http://shop.faix.de/spiel-sammelfiguren/27707-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27708-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-legends-5010994957797.html Legends Class], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27706-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] and [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27709-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-voyager-5010994957773.html Voyager Class] assortment listings at Faix; Voyager Class [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=74004821 Sentinel Prime] and [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=75698631 Galvatron] listing at Toys"R"Us France; [https://www.toysrus.co.za/transformers-generations-voyager-titan-wars.html Voyager Class assortment] listing at Toys"R"Us South Africa; [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-legend-titan-wars-assorted.html Legends Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-deluxe-titan-wars-assorted.html Deluxe Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-voyager-titan-wars-assorted.html Voyager Class] and [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-leader-titan-wars-assorted.html Leader Class] assortment listings at A.B.Gee.</ref>
*Technically, the first figure specifically designed for the ''Titans Return'' [[play pattern]] that got released was Legends Class [[Buzzsaw (G1)#CWLegends|Buzzsaw]], who was given an early release under the ''Combiner Wars'' subline imprint. In fact, comparing the product code and assortment numbers of the first two waves' worth of figures strongly implies that Hasbro originally intended to simply continue the ''Combiner Wars'' assortments with ''Titans Return'' product, rather than relaunching them as new assortments. Under this line-up, Stripes and Rewind would have presumably been released as part of wave 6 of the Legends Class assortment alongside [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generations|Wreck-Gar]] while Wheelie would have been released in the subsequent wave together with Ravage and Rumble, and Laserbeak in the wave after that. Blaster would have been released as part of wave 6 of the Leader Class assortment (following wave 5's [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]]) with Powermaster Optimus Prime released in the subsequent wave. The Deluxe and Voyager line-ups would have presumably remained unchanged.
*Early in the toy line's life cycle, Hasbro Australia promoted the ''Titans Return'' figures with three different full-scale advertisement posters (alternatively depicting Powermaster Optimus Prime, Fortress Maximus, or Galvatron) found at numerous public transport stations. This form of public advertisement is pretty much unprecedented for ''Transformers'' toys in general, and for a "collector"-oriented line in particular!<ref name="ozads">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/27/titans-return-bus-stop-adverts-high-resolution-images-325451 Titans Return bus stop adverts high resolution images] at TFW2005</ref>
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==References==
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[[Category:Subline imprint]]
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[[Category:Toylines]]

Titans Return (toyline)

2017-01-19T03:24:01Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Deluxe Class */

{{nav-TitansReturn}}

[[File:TitansReturn workswith.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25]]

'''''Titans Return''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline, constituting the second portion of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.

Introduced in mid-2016, ''Titans Return'' (initially touted under the early working name ''Titan Wars'') features its own new line-wide gimmick: all Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures include a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-style [[Titan Master]] partner, all of which are completely interchangeable. To compensate for the size differences, Leader class figures feature large helmets that cover the Titan Masters, while Voyager class figures have spring-loaded pop-out adornments to "bulk up" their heads. All Voyager and Leader class figures are [[Triple Changer]]s; each Leader class figure's third mode is a base/battle station, which can be manned by the Titan Master figures. Each Deluxe and Voyager figure's hand-held weapons can transform and/or combine to form a "turret" that any Titan Master can sit in, and which can attach to the base modes of the Leader Class figures. Most figures feature several tiny pegs dotted across their bodies, which allow Titan Masters to stand securely on them.

Additionally, a new Titan Master assortment was introduced, each including a single Titan Master, plus a small vehicle or beast. These can transform into a vehicle/beast for the Titan Master to ride, a second vehicle/beast formed by ''combining'' with the Titan Master, and a [[5mm post|5mm]] weapon for a larger figure to wield. Legends Class figures are predominantly [[Mini-Cassette]] characters, and can transform into both a vehicle and a blocky PDA that can fit inside Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blaster]]. Though never officially addressed by Hasbro, Deluxes no longer included comic books (previously included with ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' figures in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Asia) in any market, thus eliminating the need for English-only packaging entirely, leaving only two types of [[multilingual packaging]], one for Europe and the other for all non-European markets. However, the character cards included with all figures (except for Titan Masters) now featured [[Tech Spec]] stats on their back.

Voting for the second Titan Class figure was conducted via Facebook, with fans choosing between a remake of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]], or [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref> Trypticon won.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next Generations Titans Return Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref>
{{bigquote|Harness the power of Titan Masters|Official tagline for the ''Titans Return'' line}}

==Toys==
===General retail===
====Titan Masters====
Every Titan Master class micro-figure comes with a triple-changing mini-vehicle or mini-beast that converts to another vehicle/beast as well as a weapon.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Squeezeplay#Generations|Crashbash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Siren (G1)#Generations|Loudmouth]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#TitansReturn|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Clobber|Clobber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Fangry#Generations|Decepticon Fangry]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overkill (G1)#Generations|Overboard]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Generations|Autobot Ptero]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lione#Generations|Sawback]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Shuffler#Generations|Autobot Shuffler]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Nightbeat.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Titan Master Nightbeat.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Legends Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Stripes#Generations|Autobot Stripes]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#TitansReturn|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Laserbeak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Decepticon Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#TitansReturn|Kickback]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturnLegends|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TR-toy Rewind.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Legends Class Rewind.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Haywire#Generations|Hyperfire]] & [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Duros#Generations|Furos]] & [[Hardhead (G1)#Generations|Hardhead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]] & [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Grax#Generations|Grax]] & [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Generations|Skullsmasher]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Stylor#Generations|Autobot Stylor]] & [[Chromedome (G1)#Generations|Chromedome]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gort#Generations|Xort]] & [[Highbrow (G1)#Generations|Highbrow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vorath#Generations|Vorath]] & [[Mindwipe (G1)#Generations|Mindwipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Monzo#Generations|Monxo]] & [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Generations|Wolfwire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rev#Generations|Autobot Throttle]] & [[Getaway#Generations|Autobot Breakaway]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Firebolt_(G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] & [[Hot Rod/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Hot Rod]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blowpipe (G1)#Generations|Blowpipe]] & [[Triggerhappy#Generations|Triggerhappy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Daburu#Generations|Daburu]] & [[Doublecross#Generations|Autobot Twinferno]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Convex#Generations|Convex]] & [[Perceptor_(G1)/toys#Generations|Perceptor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Freezeout (Generations)|Freezeout]] & [[Topspin (G1)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]] & [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gatoraider|Gatorface]] & [[Krok (G1)|Decepticon Krok]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Chasm]] & [[Quake (G1)|Decepticon Quake]]}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Skullcruncher.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Skullsmasher & Grax.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nucleon (Generations)#Toys|Nucleon]] & [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Infinitus#Toys|Autobot Infinitus]] & [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sovereign#Toys|Autobot Sovereign]] & [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Darkmoon#Toys|Darkmoon]] & [[Astrotrain (G1)#TitansReturn|Astrotrain]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Doomshot#Toys|Doomshot]] & [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Diac#Toys|Diac]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blunderbuss#Toys|Blunderbuss]] & [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Twin Cast#Toys|Twin Cast]] & [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Blaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hi-Q#Generations|Autobot Apex]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundblaster (Generations)#Generations|Soundblaster]] & [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Revolver#Toys|Decepticon Revolver]] & [[Sixshot#Generations|Six Shot]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ominus#Toys|Ominus]] & [[Black Shadow (Victory)#TitansReturn|Sky Shadow]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Leader Class Optimus Prime & Apex.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}

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====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]] & [[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]] & [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generations|Fortress Maximus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#TitansReturn|Trypticon]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Trypticon not released yet}}
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
====Convention sets====
While these toys premiered at conventions, they ended up available through other venues, like the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store or the A1 Toys website in the United Kingdom. See individual entries for more information.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Force'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|Sentinel Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#TitanForce|Windblade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Fortress Maximus Convention Edition'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}

====Store exclusives====
:;Walgreens
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Arcana#TitansReturnIndividual|Autobot Teslor]] & [[Brainstorm (G1)#TitansReturnIndividual|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Titan Wars Title.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Eleventh hour changes return.]]
[[Image:TitansReturnBusStopAds.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Adults, buy toys!]]
*As has been noted at the beginning of this page, ''Titans Return'' started out under the working name "Titan Wars". That earlier title was featured in schematics on display during [[BotCon 2015]], which constituted the first public hint of the successor to ''Combiner Wars'', as well as in a leaked internal Hasbro sheet for the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016 exclusive version of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]].<ref name="fmsheet">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/13/titan-wars-fortress-maximus-revealed-305250 Leaked internal Hasbro sheet] for the SDCC exclusive version of Fortress Maximus at TFW2005.</ref> The final name "Titans Return" was first officially used at [[New York Comic Con]] 2015. As can be expected, the early name is ''still'' used by many retailers around the world (particularly European ones) in official advertising, with annoying persistence.<ref name="titan wars">Just a small selection of official retailer listings still using the name "Titan Wars" as of this writing: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HQ8QTYE Titan Masters assortment] listing at Amazon Germany; [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXFG Legends Class Rewind], [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B017KIQW3I Voyager Class Galvatron] and [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXQ0 Leader Class Blaster] listings at Amazon Mexico; [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/hasbro-transformers/18040-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters] and [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/systemspielzeug/27919-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] assortment listings at Spielwaren Kroemer; [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/actiehelden/transformers-legends-titan-wars-wheelie Legends Class Wheelie], Deluxe Class [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-hardhead Hardhead], [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-scourge Scourge] and [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-blurr Blurr] listings at Intertoys; [http://shop.faix.de/spiel-sammelfiguren/27707-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27708-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-legends-5010994957797.html Legends Class], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27706-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] and [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27709-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-voyager-5010994957773.html Voyager Class] assortment listings at Faix; Voyager Class [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=74004821 Sentinel Prime] and [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=75698631 Galvatron] listing at Toys"R"Us France; [https://www.toysrus.co.za/transformers-generations-voyager-titan-wars.html Voyager Class assortment] listing at Toys"R"Us South Africa; [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-legend-titan-wars-assorted.html Legends Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-deluxe-titan-wars-assorted.html Deluxe Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-voyager-titan-wars-assorted.html Voyager Class] and [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-leader-titan-wars-assorted.html Leader Class] assortment listings at A.B.Gee.</ref>
*Technically, the first figure specifically designed for the ''Titans Return'' [[play pattern]] that got released was Legends Class [[Buzzsaw (G1)#CWLegends|Buzzsaw]], who was given an early release under the ''Combiner Wars'' subline imprint. In fact, comparing the product code and assortment numbers of the first two waves' worth of figures strongly implies that Hasbro originally intended to simply continue the ''Combiner Wars'' assortments with ''Titans Return'' product, rather than relaunching them as new assortments. Under this line-up, Stripes and Rewind would have presumably been released as part of wave 6 of the Legends Class assortment alongside [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generations|Wreck-Gar]] while Wheelie would have been released in the subsequent wave together with Ravage and Rumble, and Laserbeak in the wave after that. Blaster would have been released as part of wave 6 of the Leader Class assortment (following wave 5's [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]]) with Powermaster Optimus Prime released in the subsequent wave. The Deluxe and Voyager line-ups would have presumably remained unchanged.
*Early in the toy line's life cycle, Hasbro Australia promoted the ''Titans Return'' figures with three different full-scale advertisement posters (alternatively depicting Powermaster Optimus Prime, Fortress Maximus, or Galvatron) found at numerous public transport stations. This form of public advertisement is pretty much unprecedented for ''Transformers'' toys in general, and for a "collector"-oriented line in particular!<ref name="ozads">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/27/titans-return-bus-stop-adverts-high-resolution-images-325451 Titans Return bus stop adverts high resolution images] at TFW2005</ref>
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Subline imprint]]
[[Category:Titans Return| ]]
[[Category:Toylines]]

Titans Return (toyline)

2017-01-19T02:50:03Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Legends Class */

{{nav-TitansReturn}}

[[File:TitansReturn workswith.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25]]

'''''Titans Return''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline, constituting the second portion of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.

Introduced in mid-2016, ''Titans Return'' (initially touted under the early working name ''Titan Wars'') features its own new line-wide gimmick: all Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures include a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-style [[Titan Master]] partner, all of which are completely interchangeable. To compensate for the size differences, Leader class figures feature large helmets that cover the Titan Masters, while Voyager class figures have spring-loaded pop-out adornments to "bulk up" their heads. All Voyager and Leader class figures are [[Triple Changer]]s; each Leader class figure's third mode is a base/battle station, which can be manned by the Titan Master figures. Each Deluxe and Voyager figure's hand-held weapons can transform and/or combine to form a "turret" that any Titan Master can sit in, and which can attach to the base modes of the Leader Class figures. Most figures feature several tiny pegs dotted across their bodies, which allow Titan Masters to stand securely on them.

Additionally, a new Titan Master assortment was introduced, each including a single Titan Master, plus a small vehicle or beast. These can transform into a vehicle/beast for the Titan Master to ride, a second vehicle/beast formed by ''combining'' with the Titan Master, and a [[5mm post|5mm]] weapon for a larger figure to wield. Legends Class figures are predominantly [[Mini-Cassette]] characters, and can transform into both a vehicle and a blocky PDA that can fit inside Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blaster]]. Though never officially addressed by Hasbro, Deluxes no longer included comic books (previously included with ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' figures in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Asia) in any market, thus eliminating the need for English-only packaging entirely, leaving only two types of [[multilingual packaging]], one for Europe and the other for all non-European markets. However, the character cards included with all figures (except for Titan Masters) now featured [[Tech Spec]] stats on their back.

Voting for the second Titan Class figure was conducted via Facebook, with fans choosing between a remake of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]], or [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref> Trypticon won.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next Generations Titans Return Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref>
{{bigquote|Harness the power of Titan Masters|Official tagline for the ''Titans Return'' line}}

==Toys==
===General retail===
====Titan Masters====
Every Titan Master class micro-figure comes with a triple-changing mini-vehicle or mini-beast that converts to another vehicle/beast as well as a weapon.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Squeezeplay#Generations|Crashbash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Siren (G1)#Generations|Loudmouth]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#TitansReturn|Nightbeat]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Apeface#Generations|Apeface]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Clobber|Clobber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Flywheels#Generations|Skytread]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Fangry#Generations|Decepticon Fangry]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Overkill (G1)#Generations|Overboard]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Generations|Autobot Ptero]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lione#Generations|Sawback]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Shuffler#Generations|Autobot Shuffler]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Nightbeat.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Titan Master Nightbeat.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Legends Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Stripes#Generations|Autobot Stripes]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#TitansReturn|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Laserbeak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ravage (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Decepticon Rumble]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#TitansReturn|Kickback]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#TitansReturnLegends|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Chase (G1)#Generations|Roadburn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TR-toy Rewind.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Legends Class Rewind.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Haywire#Generations|Hyperfire]] & [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Duros#Generations|Furos]] & [[Hardhead (G1)#Generations|Hardhead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]] & [[Scourge_(G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Scourge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Grax#Generations|Grax]] & [[Skullcruncher (G1)#Generations|Skullsmasher]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Stylor#Generations|Autobot Stylor]] & [[Chromedome (G1)#Generations|Chromedome]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gort#Generations|Xort]] & [[Highbrow (G1)#Generations|Highbrow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vorath#Generations|Vorath]] & [[Mindwipe (G1)#Generations|Mindwipe]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Monzo#Generations|Monxo]] & [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Generations|Wolfwire]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Rev#Generations|Autobot Throttle]] & [[Getaway#Generations|Autobot Breakaway]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Firebolt_(G1)#Generations|Firedrive]] & [[Hot Rod/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Hot Rod]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blowpipe (G1)#Generations|Blowpipe]] & [[Triggerhappy#Generations|Triggerhappy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Daburu#Generations|Daburu]] & [[Doublecross#Generations|Autobot Twinferno]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Convex#Generations|Convex]] & [[Perceptor (G1)#TitansReturn|Perceptor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Freezeout (Generations)|Freezeout]] & [[Topspin (G1)#Generations|Autobot Topspin]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]] & [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gatoraider|Gatorface]] & [[Krok (G1)|Decepticon Krok]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Chasm]] & [[Quake (G1)|Decepticon Quake]]}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TitansReturntoy-Skullcruncher.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Skullsmasher & Grax.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nucleon (Generations)#Toys|Nucleon]] & [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Infinitus#Toys|Autobot Infinitus]] & [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sovereign#Toys|Autobot Sovereign]] & [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Darkmoon#Toys|Darkmoon]] & [[Astrotrain (G1)#TitansReturn|Astrotrain]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Doomshot#Toys|Doomshot]] & [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Diac#Toys|Diac]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blunderbuss#Toys|Blunderbuss]] & [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}
{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Twin Cast#Toys|Twin Cast]] & [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Autobot Blaster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hi-Q#Generations|Autobot Apex]] & [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundblaster (Generations)#Generations|Soundblaster]] & [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Revolver#Toys|Decepticon Revolver]] & [[Sixshot#Generations|Six Shot]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ominus#Toys|Ominus]] & [[Black Shadow (Victory)#TitansReturn|Sky Shadow]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Titans Return Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Leader Class Optimus Prime & Apex.]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 4 not released yet}}

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====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]] & [[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]] & [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generations|Fortress Maximus]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#TitansReturn|Trypticon]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Trypticon not released yet}}
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
====Convention sets====
While these toys premiered at conventions, they ended up available through other venues, like the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store or the A1 Toys website in the United Kingdom. See individual entries for more information.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Titan Force'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|Sentinel Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#TitanForce|Windblade]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Fortress Maximus Convention Edition'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cerebros (G1)#Generations|Cerebros]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Emissary (Generations)#Generations|Emissary]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}

====Store exclusives====
:;Walgreens
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Arcana#TitansReturnIndividual|Autobot Teslor]] & [[Brainstorm (G1)#TitansReturnIndividual|Brainstorm]]}}
</ul>
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Titan Wars Title.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Eleventh hour changes return.]]
[[Image:TitansReturnBusStopAds.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|Adults, buy toys!]]
*As has been noted at the beginning of this page, ''Titans Return'' started out under the working name "Titan Wars". That earlier title was featured in schematics on display during [[BotCon 2015]], which constituted the first public hint of the successor to ''Combiner Wars'', as well as in a leaked internal Hasbro sheet for the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016 exclusive version of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016FortMax|Fortress Maximus]].<ref name="fmsheet">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/13/titan-wars-fortress-maximus-revealed-305250 Leaked internal Hasbro sheet] for the SDCC exclusive version of Fortress Maximus at TFW2005.</ref> The final name "Titans Return" was first officially used at [[New York Comic Con]] 2015. As can be expected, the early name is ''still'' used by many retailers around the world (particularly European ones) in official advertising, with annoying persistence.<ref name="titan wars">Just a small selection of official retailer listings still using the name "Titan Wars" as of this writing: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HQ8QTYE Titan Masters assortment] listing at Amazon Germany; [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXFG Legends Class Rewind], [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B017KIQW3I Voyager Class Galvatron] and [https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00WO0AXQ0 Leader Class Blaster] listings at Amazon Mexico; [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/hasbro-transformers/18040-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters] and [http://spielwaren-kroemer.de/systemspielzeug/27919-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] assortment listings at Spielwaren Kroemer; [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/actiehelden/transformers-legends-titan-wars-wheelie Legends Class Wheelie], Deluxe Class [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-hardhead Hardhead], [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-scourge Scourge] and [http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/speelsets-en-figuurtjes/transformers-deluxe-titan-wars-blurr Blurr] listings at Intertoys; [http://shop.faix.de/spiel-sammelfiguren/27707-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-titan-masters-5010994945626.html Titan Masters], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27708-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-legends-5010994957797.html Legends Class], [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27706-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-deluxe-5010994957698.html Deluxe Class] and [http://shop.faix.de/zubehor-und-ersatzteile-aus-kunststoff/27709-hasbro-transformers-titan-wars-voyager-5010994957773.html Voyager Class] assortment listings at Faix; Voyager Class [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=74004821 Sentinel Prime] and [http://www.toysrus.fr/product/index.jsp?productId=75698631 Galvatron] listing at Toys"R"Us France; [https://www.toysrus.co.za/transformers-generations-voyager-titan-wars.html Voyager Class assortment] listing at Toys"R"Us South Africa; [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-legend-titan-wars-assorted.html Legends Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-deluxe-titan-wars-assorted.html Deluxe Class], [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-voyager-titan-wars-assorted.html Voyager Class] and [http://www.abgee.co.uk/transformers-generation-leader-titan-wars-assorted.html Leader Class] assortment listings at A.B.Gee.</ref>
*Technically, the first figure specifically designed for the ''Titans Return'' [[play pattern]] that got released was Legends Class [[Buzzsaw (G1)#CWLegends|Buzzsaw]], who was given an early release under the ''Combiner Wars'' subline imprint. In fact, comparing the product code and assortment numbers of the first two waves' worth of figures strongly implies that Hasbro originally intended to simply continue the ''Combiner Wars'' assortments with ''Titans Return'' product, rather than relaunching them as new assortments. Under this line-up, Stripes and Rewind would have presumably been released as part of wave 6 of the Legends Class assortment alongside [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generations|Wreck-Gar]] while Wheelie would have been released in the subsequent wave together with Ravage and Rumble, and Laserbeak in the wave after that. Blaster would have been released as part of wave 6 of the Leader Class assortment (following wave 5's [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]]) with Powermaster Optimus Prime released in the subsequent wave. The Deluxe and Voyager line-ups would have presumably remained unchanged.
*Early in the toy line's life cycle, Hasbro Australia promoted the ''Titans Return'' figures with three different full-scale advertisement posters (alternatively depicting Powermaster Optimus Prime, Fortress Maximus, or Galvatron) found at numerous public transport stations. This form of public advertisement is pretty much unprecedented for ''Transformers'' toys in general, and for a "collector"-oriented line in particular!<ref name="ozads">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/27/titans-return-bus-stop-adverts-high-resolution-images-325451 Titans Return bus stop adverts high resolution images] at TFW2005</ref>
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Subline imprint]]
[[Category:Titans Return| ]]
[[Category:Toylines]]

Ultra Prime

2016-02-11T02:42:44Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Toys */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Autobot combiner|the Animated character who is sometimes known as Ultra Prime|Ultra Magnus (Animated)}}
:''Ultra Prime is an [[Autobot]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Ultra Prime artwork SDCC 2014.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
'''Ultra Prime''' is the result of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[combiner]] upgrade. The [[Autobot]] leader can now merge with ''any'' four [[Transformer]]s to form this powerful behemoth – even [[Decepticon]]s have been known to get in on the action!

Don't confuse him with [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]!{{--}}

==Toys==
[[File:Generationstoy-UltraPrime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"I know I'm alive, but...why?"]]
*'''Skydive''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Alpha Bravo''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2015)
*'''Firefly''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Decepticon Dragstrip''' (Deluxe, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle (combined from Optimus Prime's two smaller rifles), four small guns, four hands/feet
:Ultra Prime can ostensibly be formed by attaching any four Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations#Combiner Wars|Generations Combiner Wars]]'' figures to Voyager Class ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Prime. Optimus's packaging depicts Ultra Prime as formed using the first wave of Deluxe figures, with [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]] and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] as left and right arms, and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Dragstrip]] and [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] as left and right legs.
:Ultra Prime wields a long rifle formed by combining Optimus Prime's two smaller guns, and features several pieces of sculpted detail based on ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnergonSuper|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Super Mode]], including on his thighs, waist, and inside his opening chest cavity. Opening the chest also reveals posts which allow Legends Class [[Blackjack#Generations|Decepticon Blackjack]] or his [[retool]] [[Hot Rod/toys#Generations|Rodimus]] to be mounted in vehicle mode as additional armor.

==Notes==
*Ultra Prime's package art appears to have been retroactively recolored – whilst Alpha Bravo is unremarkable, Dragstrip is a recolored Firefly, Skydive a recolored [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]], and Firefly a recolored Skydive. It seems likely that the decision to release Dragstrip in wave 1 came late in the game, and that Ultra Prime would have originally been advertised as combining with all four [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Dani Burns

2014-10-11T20:32:46Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Rescue Bots cartoon */ mediocre joke ~~~~

{{disambig3|Burns}}
:''Dani Burns is a [[human]] from the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:DaniBurns-charactermodel.jpg|right|thumb|''I'm on tonight'' 
''You know my hips don't lie'' 
''And I'm starting to feel it's right''...]]
Being the only daughter of [[Charlie Burns]], '''Dani Burns''' feels she has a little extra to prove. However, she's easily as tough as her brothers, and she enjoys the danger and action involved with being part of the [[Rescue Bot]]s team. Her helicopter piloting skills and willingness to take risks help her to guide her acrophobic partner [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] through stressful situations.

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Lacey Chabert]] (English)|[[Giuliana Jakobeit]] (German), [[Beata Jankowska-Tzimas]] (Polish)}}
When they were younger, Dani and [[Graham Burns|Graham]] used to tell [[Kade Burns|Kade]] stories about [[gremlin]]s in retaliation for his bossiness. {{storylink|Blame the Gremlins}}

Dani attended the dedication of the new rescue robots with her brothers, however when they were called to the [[Griffin Rock natural history museum|natural history museum]] to deal with a fire, she found her [[Blades (RB)|new helicopter]] was reluctant to fly very high or fast and thus arrived late. That night, they were further startled when their vehicles went off on their own to chase a robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. Dani used her helicopter to drop a metal cell on the [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaur]]. It was only later that their father revealed that the four robots were aliens. {{storylink|Family of Heroes}}

[[Image:UnderPressure Dani piloting.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Why won't these ghosts leave Pacman alone?]]
Dani and Blades continued having problems working together. [[Cody Burns|Cody]] interrupted Dani's rock climbing to try and assist, and eventually lured her, Kade and Graham to the bunker under the fire station in an attempt to get them to bond with their partners, but Dani's enthusiasm about flying just made Blades uncomfortable. When they subsequently had to deal with an active volcano, Dani had to cajole Blades into flying out of the ash cloud. When she later spotted that the lava was flowing into the tunnels leading to the bunker where Cody was, she managed to spur Blades into action so they could pick up a nearby water tower and dump it on the lava. {{storylink|Under Pressure}}

After feeling left out of a rescue, Dani went to [[Doc Greene]] and borrowed a scoop claw, which she attached to Blades. The pair were soon bogarting all the rescues with Blades's new attachment, and Kade and Graham registered their complaints with her. She took Blades out on patrol, but when the Autobot was forced down after being struck by lightning, she and Cody were in danger of being baked by a forest fire. After a rescue by the rest of the team, Dani and Blades opted to put the claw in storage until it was really needed. {{storylink|Hotshots}} During the preparations for the [[Lobster and Technology Festival]], Dani and Blades were called on to retrieve a runaway lobster parade balloon. They took part in the technology parade the next day, and when the festival was attacked by [[flobster]]s, the pair took part in the roundup operation so the flobsters could be neutralized. {{storylink|Flobsters on Parade}}

[[Image:WalkWildSide Dani ready to clean.jpg|thumb|right|230px|Gee. A stick. Thanks.]]
As the town panicked as a result of [[Huxley Prescott]] announcing an alien invasion, Dani and Blades tried to help the citizens, and had to tow the overloaded [[Griffin Rock ferry]] to safety. {{storylink|The Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock}} After [[Whiskers|a lion]] escaped from [[Griffin Rock Zoo]], Dani and Blades chased it around with a cage until they eventually caught it. {{storylink|Walk on the Wild Side}} Dani and her partner attempted to help [[Harrison (RB)|Mr Harrison]], but were forced to ask for help from the others. After Cody tried to soup up his go-kart [[Rolling Thunder (RB)|Rolling Thunder]] with nanites, the pair were in time to save him from an out-of-control [[Scrapmaster]]. {{storylink|Cody on Patrol}} Dani and Blades later came to the rescue of Mr Harrison again when the bank was in danger of falling into a sinkhole. {{storylink|Four Bots and a Baby}}

During a snowstorm created by an out-of-control weather machine, Dani flew Blades upside-down to clear the roof of city hall of snow before it collapsed. They also helped motorists on a snowed-in bridge. {{storylink|Christmas in July}} Dani and Blades had to rescue the mayor's ship, the ''[[Floating Xanadu]]'', when it almost ran onto rocks. She gave an excuse to get out of the family's annual fishing trip, but she, Kade and Graham later changed their minds and arrived on the pier to discover they'd missed out on the [[shark submarine|giant mechanical shark]]. {{storylink|Deep Trouble}}

Dani, Blades and Cody went to rescue [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] when it appeared she was in danger from a robot dinosaur, but it turned out the dinosaur was [[Trex]], the Greene's butler and guard dog. When Trex later went rogue, Dani and Blades had to fly Greene back to the lab to debug the beast. {{storylink|Return of the Dino Bot}} Dani was prevented from dropping Cody off at school by a call out. The arrival of [[Thaddeus Morocco|Doctor Morocco]] and his [[MorBot]] resulted in the entire team being stood down, after they failed to compete against the newcomer. {{storylink|The Other Doctor}} Cody got Dani to take him up in Blades so he could spy on Doctor Morocco, though they were attacked by the MorBot and pursued back to the station. Dani volunteered to take the blame for the venture. When the Rescue Bots were called to a fire at the lab, Dani was contacted by Cody, and instructed the boy in landing Morocco's airship. Cody and Frankie had found evidence condemning Morocco, resulting in the team being reinstated. {{storylink|The Reign of Morocco}}

Dani and Blades were prevented from rescuing [[Hayley]] by Kade, who wanted to do it himself so he could win Hayley over and get a date. When the team attended a break-in at the [[Hall of Inspiration]] and three of the Bots were shrunk, Dani mistook Blades for a fly and swatted him away. They continued on without the three missing bots, and when there was a problem at the dam, Dani and Graham observed it from base, and Dani spotted that Hayley's minivan was still blocking one of the overflow pipes. After the three Bots were returned to normal size, Dani had to clean the sewerage off Blades. {{storylink|Small Blessings}} During a nautical rescue, Dani and Blades were pulled underwater, but still managed to rescue [[Wild (RB)|Captain Wild]]. Information uncovered by Cody led the team to venture into the sea where they helped [[Anna Baranova|Professor Baranova]] seal the vent causing the [[Griffin Rock Triangle]]. {{storylink|The Griffin Rock Triangle}}

[[Image:RulesAndRegulations Dani takes Chase's call.jpg|thumb|left|260px|Oh hi! Didn't hear you come in.]]
While Chief Burns was out checking security at [[Griffin Crest]], Dani got a confusing call from [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] and had to drag Kade and Graham to the crest to rescue the other three Rescue Bots. {{storylink|Rules and Regulations}} When a storm hit Griffin Rock, Dani helped secure the town and met a young pilot named [[Taylor]] while she and Blades stopped a plane at the airport. She searched for Cody on the ''[[Darby Ava]]'' after her brother was swept out to sea. {{storylink|The Lost Bell}} Dani accompanied the team on a mission to [[Wayward Island]] to investigate a meteorite and acted as a spotter from the air, though after they encountered [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], she struggled to keep Blades on-mission. After [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Boulder]] and Chase were stricken by a strange virus, the team returned to the island to get a sample of the meteorite and destroy the rest of it. They succeeded, and Dani took pictures of the Rescue Bots and their new friend together. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (RB)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}}

During a call out concerning a rampaging blob of [[Squilsh]], Dani and Blades tracked the blob from the air. They were able to provide an airlift when the rest of the team cornered the Squilsh at the [[Griffin Rock Community Pool]]. {{storylink|You've Been Squilshed}} When the townspeople started rapidly disappearing, she and Blades saved Frankie from being likewise zapped by the [[Tracer (RB)|tracer]] bugs, before leading the bugs on a flight through the wind farm. Though they reached the fire station safely, Dani was later teleported to an underground cavern by the bugs, and had to be rescued with the rest of the townsfolk. {{storylink|Countdown (RB)|Countdown}}

When Griffin Rock has what appeared to be an infestation of ghosts, Dani had to deal not only with the ghosts, but a jumpy robot partner. Fortunately for them both, the ghosts turned out to be [[hologram]]s. {{storylink|The Haunting of Griffin Rock}} Dani made a cake for Chief Burns's birthday. When the Chief and Chase went missing, she took part in the search which eventually led to the old lead mine, and accompanied Boulder, Blades and Graham inside to search. After the missing pair were rescued, they had the Chief's birthday dinner and everyone pretended to like the cake. {{storylink|Little White Lies}}

[[Image:BotToTheFuture Dani hates flying.jpg|thumb|right|240px|That's not a seatbelt, that's just a sticker on Blades' cockpit.]]
When Frankie started filming the Bots during a rescue, Chief Burns got Dani to take her home so that the Bots could work without having to pretend to be robots. Dani and the rest of the team later tracked down the cause of the quakes—a subwoofer in underground storage. {{storylink|Shake Up}} After Cody got a repulsor badge and dubbed himself "Rescue Boy", Dani and the rest of the team had to put up with him taking part in emergencies. Eventually the badge overloaded and they had to rescue him from an energy bubble. {{storylink|Rescue Boy}}

Dani and Blades attended the testing of a [[Temporal Station|time machine]], and her partner was transported back to 1939 with the other Bots. {{storylink|It's a Bot Time}} In an alternate reality created when history was changed, Dani and her brothers were mechanics, and Dani was terrified of flying. The three siblings constructed the [[Mobile Headquarters]] to combat the ruling Doctor Morocco's MorBots, though in the end they didn't use it until they needed to get a group of time traveling Rescue Bots back to their time machine. {{storylink|Bot to the Future}}

[[File:RoadTrip Dani and Taylor.jpg|thumb|left|250px|They're ''obviously'' blushing because someone made a cringe-inducing joke about being "tied up at the moment".]]
Dani got the chance to help in another rescue of Taylor, though when he and Kade ended up lost somewhere in dense forest, she instead ended up having to use Blades to retrieve the Mobile HQ from the top of [[Mount Griffin]] after a teleporter malfunction. She was reunited with Taylor after they tracked the missing pair down, and Kade suggested Taylor ask her out. {{storylink|Road Trip}} Dani and the rest of the team had to save the town's citizens when the plants in Frankie's [[Sky Forest (structure)|Sky Forest]] grew out of control. {{storylink|Sky Forest (episode)|Sky Forest}} The team had to had to deal with Cody being aged to an adult as well as a rocket that had become tangled in power lines. {{storylink|One for the Ages}}

After the discovery of an iceberg, Dani and Cody flew out in Blades, only to discover it was actually a frozen [[S.S. Isolde|ship]] carrying a dangerous [[Sub-Zero Expander]]. Dani subsequently took part in an attempt to get rid of the device by blowing it up, which was aborted when it turned out Doctor Morocco had claimed the vessel as salvage. The team had to deal with the fallout when the device exploded and froze a five-mile section of ocean. Dani and the other human members of the team were also saved when their sinking boat was unexpectedly saved by Morocco. {{storylink|Tip of the Iceberg}} Dani was confused and frustrated when Blades refused to cooperate when they were trying to save a downed skier from Mount Griffin during a snow storm. She later arrived with the rest of her family and the Bots to try to help Blades and Cody, who were trapped in a virtual reality game. {{storylink|A Virtual Disaster}} Following a night's patrolling, Dani found herself and Blades having to put out a fire after the rest of the team became mesmerized by cellphones. When they confronted the others, Dani and Blades were hypnotized as well, and helped in the mining of [[Blossom Vale]] until they were released from the spell. {{storylink|Spellbound}}

[[File:BlameTheGremlins Dani to the rescue.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Insert "flying by the seat of your pants" joke here.]]
The rescue team was caught up in Huxley Prescott's reality show until they discovered that Huxley was creating disasters himself to spice things up. {{storylink|Prescott's Bots}} Dani once again had to rescue Taylor after his plane developed an electrical fault mid-flight. The team later had to face a horde of [[gremlin]]s, conjured from Kade's nightmares by Doc Greene's [[Nightmare Imaging Device]]. {{storylink|Blame the Gremlins}} When it transpired that the "Magic Meat" that Mayor Luskey had been selling was [[Fo-Foo]], an experimental food with lycanthropic side effects, the team had to track down Luskey and Graham who were both infected. {{storylink|Feed the Beast}}

Dani was having a picnic with Taylor which was interrupted by the arrival of [[Woodrow Burns|Uncle Woodrow]]. The rescue team was joined by Optimus Prime come to investigate an [[energon]] deposit, and ended up having to mount a rescue mission to a deep cavern to rescue Woodrow and Cody. {{storylink|What Lies Below}} When the expedition ended with the team being trapped underground, Dani found herself in a cavern with Kade, Graham, Blades, and Boulder. After the team discovered a hidden chamber that later proved to be a lost ecosystem, Dani and Blades went airborne in order to scout around. Their efforts to evade a pterodactyl instead led to them being attacked by a large sea creature. The pair escaped, but Blades was injured in the process. Dani later made her way to the surface along with the others after the team reunited. {{storylink|What Rises Above}}

[[File:IslandOfMisfitTech Dani throws pipe.jpg|thumb|left|240px]]
The team was present for the launch of a new space elevator, the ''[[Asgard]]'' piloted by Graham and Doc Greene. Following an asteroid impact on the elevator, Dani and the team had to deal with debris falling onto the town. They were reunited with the astronauts after the Rescue Bots brought the pair back from space. {{storylink|Space Bots}} Following an encounter with a [[mechanical bull]], the team tried to send it to the [[Island of Misfit Tech]] and ended up tussling with a prototype Scrapmaster. {{storylink|The Island of Misfit Tech}}

When the town's new computer [[Vigil]] took over and forced everyone to stay indoors, the rescue team had to break into the laboratory via the tunnel system and take it down. {{storylink|The Vigilant Town}} As part of the rescue team, Dani went on the [[Lad Pioneer]] hike and ended up being buddied with Kade. After their [[Buddy Bracelet]]s became permanently locked, Dani was forced to ride along with Kade and Heatwave as they rounded up escaped snakes, and spent the whole time bickering with her brother. {{storylink|Buddy System}} A plague of metal objects being pulled into the air turned out to merely be the work of a super-magnet, though it resulted in the team making a trip to Wayward Island to check it out. {{storylink|In Search of the Griffin's Nest}}

When a crime spree carried out by Evan and Myles resulted in the [[Tech Wrecker]] knocking out the town's tech, Dani and the rest of her family had to take a low-tech approach to rescuing people and capturing the pair. {{storylink|Bots and Robbers}} The team was also temporarily joined by a dog which Cody dubbed [[Noble (RB)|Noble]] after they saved it from the ocean. {{storylink|Rescue Dog}} Dani and Blades helped Doc Greene test his [[Tornadon't]], and later found themselves overwhelmed when they had to protect the town from Doctor Morocco's weather machine. {{storylink|Changes}}

[[File:OddBotOut Dani drives Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
When lightning struck the [[Power Planter]], causing it to run wild, the team had their work cut out cleaning up after it, but they were eventually able to lure it into a trap. {{storylink|Movers and Shakers}} Helping Blades prepare for a visit from Bumblebee, Dani gave Cody her pilot license renewal to mail in. Unfortunately he forgot, and when Dani was unable to fly Blades, she ended up partnering with Bumblebee during the search for [[Liquefier|a relic]]. Their bonding made Blades jealous, but while rescuing people affected by the relic's liquefying powers, Dani almost drowned in quicksand and was rescued by Bumblebee, resulting in Blades being thankful Bumblebee was there. {{storylink|Odd Bot Out}} The rescue team was assigned to complete the rail tunnel to the mainland. After completing that, they wre roped into being on the inaugural journey of the [[Griffin Rock Express]], but ended up having to try to halt the train after it malfunctioned. They were plucked from the crashing train by the Rescue Bots and Frankie. {{storylink|The Griffin Rock Express}}

After a game of [[Rescue Ball]], the team rescued Mayor Luskey from a predicament on a bridge, only to find the mayor was suffering from amnesia. When the Rescue Bots later started acting oddly, the Burns family discovered that they had somehow been replaced by fakes. The family started searching for their friends and when there was an explosion at the docks, they found the Bots, who had been hoodwinked by Doctor Morocco into thinking the Burns family were criminals. {{storylink|Double Villainy}} After the amnesiac Rescue Bots instinctively saved the Burnses from a wave, the Burnses persuaded them to return to the fire house, where the Bots were soon convinced they were all on the same side. As the chain reaction set off by the explosion threatened to sink the island, Dani contacted the life guard to send rescue boats. The team borrowed some tech from the Greenes, and were able to save Griffin Rock by reinforcing the tunnel system with foam. They also arrested Doctor Morocco, who had wiped the Bots' memories, and the damage was able to be reversed. {{storylink|Rise of the Heroes}}

==Notes==
*In both [[Little White Lies|"Little White Lies"]] and [[What Lies Below|"What Lies Below"]], Dani's ability to cook is called into question by bots and siblings alike. Perhaps this is why Chief Burns is so often shown cooking instead.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Burns, Dani}}
[[Category:Cartoon-only characters]]
[[Category:Pilots]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots humans]]

Motormaster (G1)

2014-05-02T14:46:59Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers manga */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Motormaster}}
:''Motormaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:MTMTEMotormaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A man of means by no means.]]
When '''Motormaster''' booms out orders in his hollow, bottomless-deep voice of doom, his [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] soldiers listen in very real fear. A cold and brutal tyrant, without an ounce of mercy or care for any lesser being, he considers himself the true "King of the Road." He longs to one day prove his claim by destroying [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], though he knows that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] might kill Prime first. His fellow Stunticons are too terrified of him to dare disobey his orders.

He can combine with his fellow Stunticons to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], and the other Stunticons' resentment of Motormaster is part of the reason that Menasor suffers from psychological instabilities.

Motormaster is sometimes known as '''Motorbreath'''.

{{quote|Well, look who's here! The old King of the Road! When I'm finished with ya, you'll be King of the Junkyard!|Motormaster right before Optimus Prime flattens him|"[[Masquerade]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Roger C. Carmel]] (English), [[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)|[[Edgar Wald]] (Latin American), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, Most of Season 3), [[Ulf Jürgen Söhmisch]] (German, ''Webworld''), [[Christoph Lindert]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''Starscreams Brigade''), [[Thomas Albus]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''Masquerade'' & ''The Ultimate Weapon'')}}

[[File:Stunticons.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66]]
After a failed attempt to steal experimental rocket fuel from the [[United States military]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] realized that while the Decepticons controlled the skies, the Autobots had supremacy on the ground, and so they needed new ground-based warriors who could out-drive and out-fight the Autobots on their terms. [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] stole a truck that would become Motormaster from a [[hard hat]]-wearing trucker named [[Possum Brown]]. The Decepticons journeyed to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], beat the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] out of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s possession and ordered the [[Vector Sigma|ancient supercomputer]] to give life to the Stunticons. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Motormaster immediately pledged his loyalty to Megatron, though his burning desire was to defeat [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Whilst the Autobots were trapped on Cybertron, the Decepticons returned to [[Earth]] with the newly awakened Stunticons who began wreaking havoc and damaging the Autobots' good name by attacking the US military base containing the experimental rocket fuel. Eventually, the Autobots returned with the newly built [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] whose combined form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] defeated the Stunticon combiner Menasor... with a little help from [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[File:Teurox wheeljack vs motormaster.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Despite this defeat, the Stunticons were the key component in Megatron's elaborate scheme to hold a [[Europa 2000|fake charity race]] from Paris to Istanbul so he could steal US driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]]'s car which would be melted down to house the powerful [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. Motormaster personally saw to the disposal of the Autobots' stunt driver, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. It was an extended battle between skill and power, but the Stunticon leader eventually caught his prey by crushing him underneath his massive frame. One by one, the Stunticons disabled the Autobot participants assigned to protect Cahnay, but the downfall of Megatron's plan came when he ordered the Stunticons to stop going after the remaining Autobots. Eventually, the Stunticons were defeated when Cahnay rammed his car into Menasor’s face. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

When Megatron was infected with [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] after a trip to the lost Autobot colony of [[Antilla]], the Stunticons were assigned to capture the Autobot scientist [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], who had developed the powerful anti-corrosion [[Corrostop]]. Motormaster ensnared Perceptor with a commandeered ferry’s anchor. After Megatron cured himself and infected the Autobots with the Cosmic Rust, Menasor attacked the Statue of Liberty in [[New York City]] with the ancient [[Lightning Bug]] heat ray, intent on stopping the Autobots from matter-duplicating more Corrostop from the layer they sprayed on the statue. Superion defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

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

[[File:G1 cartoon Motormaster slagged.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|If that isn't just deserts, I don't know what is.]]
On another mission from Megatron, Motormaster dispatched his fellow Stunticons to collect several scientific components which the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] needed to finish a new Super Weapon. Motormaster himself stole the world's largest and most perfect ruby from its place in a museum. His path back to base was blocked by Optimus Prime himself, giving Motormaster his long-awaited chance to prove he was the true "King of the Road". After he and Optimus rammed into each head-on at full speed, though, Prime only had a slight headache while Motormaster blew out his tires, crumpled his trailer, broke his windows and shattered his ego. Beaten and bruised, Motormaster and his fellow Stunticons were all towed back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and held prisoner. Unaware of Megatron's full plans for the components, the Autobots conceived of a scheme to infiltrate the Decepticon camp disguised as the Stunticons, using camouflage paint to alter their appearances. To add insult to injury (well, injuries), Optimus Prime took Motormaster's place among the faux Stunticons. After the Autobots left, though, Breakdown managed to vibrate himself loose from his cage and let Motormaster and the others free as well. They merged to become Menasor and swept aside the meager resistance the Autobots put up at the Ark. Flying to Megatron's hidden construction site as Menasor, the Stunticons confronted their impostors and exposed the Autobots' Trojan Horse play. Still, Prime had arranged a double-cross and had tampered with the ruby's properties, causing Megatron's Super Weapon to explode after only a short use. Menasor fled, and the other Decepticons quickly followed suit. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

[[File:Decepticons w galvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|*cue ''Harvey Birdman'' theme*]]
Like most Decepticons, Motormaster was left leaderless and near-powerless after the destruction of [[Unicron]] and the disappearance of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. By 2006, he and the other Decepticons had retreated to a burnt-out hunk of a planet called [[Chaar]], a world of ash in ruin. Certain that the Decepticons could be reborn as a fighting force if only they had a leader, Motormaster contributed nearly the last of his energon for [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]'s hunt for Galvatron and collapsed on the spot as a result. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} However, while Cyclonus and the [[Sweep]]s were resurrecting Galvatron, the [[Quintesson]]s arrived on Chaar with an offer of energon in exchange for attacking the Autobots. Motormaster called on a vote to decide if they would follow the aliens, and with [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] being the only negative, the desperate Decepticons put themselves under the command of the Quintessons. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} When Galvatron returned, though, he first shot Motormaster before ultimately agreeing to go along with the Quintessons anyway. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

[[File:MotormasterAnimated.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm Jerkwad-bot, and I drank all the beer.]]
This might be why Motormaster felt so strongly about Galvatron's inadequacy as Decepticon leader in later months. Along with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], he eventually confronted second-in-command Cyclonus and demanded that something be done about Galvatron or else there would be mutiny. It seemed to be an empty boast, however, as Galvatron just kept on being crazy. {{storylink|Webworld}}

Motormaster and the Stunticons accompanied Galvatron to Europe for a scheme involving the theft of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]]. However, they failed to hold off Rodimus Prime and Ultra Magnus while the Witwickys infiltrated Trypticon to steal his cog in retribution. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

Later, Motormaster sieged the lab of [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]] with Galvatron, and became one of the first Decepticons infected with the [[Hate Plague]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
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====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga====
[[File:DecepticonTrailerBrigade1.jpg|upright=0.8|thumb|"I'm so tall! Ha-ha-ha! ''I'm so tall!''"]]
Motormaster and the Stunticons decided to have a little fun and tear up a baseball stadium in Japan. Luckily, the Autobots' plucky young ally [[Kenji]] was present to radio for assistance. All the combiner teams assembled, and it was Menasor and Bruticus against Superion and Defensor! Defensor was forced to break apart by the combined Decepticon attack, but Superion and Kenji got the idea to shoot out the Decepticons' legs. [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] took advantage of the empty combiner ports and took over as Menasor's legs, launching him into the ocean. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

While posing as Autobots, Motormaster, [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and the Stunticons rampaged through the city streets, smearing the good name of their adversaries. Later, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] posed as humans to rally people against the Autobots, and Motormaster's brigade staged an attack on the rally to drive the point home. The Autobot fire engines [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] arrived, however, and used their water hoses to wash off the Decepticons' fake insignia. Enraged, Motormaster planned to combine into Menasor... only to see his men were already retreating into the distance. As members of the [[Decepticon Trailer Brigade]], Motormaster and Onslaught attempted to invent powerlinx modes a few decades early, summoning their "great wheel attack". Hot Spot and Inferno managed to loop the Decepticons around their ladders, hurling the 'Cons right into a finishing blow by Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}

====''Scramble City'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)}}

Motormaster and the Stunticons were summoned by Megatron to put an end to the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project, and succeed where [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] had failed. Their first strike was impressive, holding back Optimus Prime and a cadre of Autobots and shooting the Aerialbots out of the skies. When the Aerialbots formed Superion, Motormaster and his teammates followed suit and merged into Menasor. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

====''The Great Transformer War'' comic====
When the Decepticons kidnapped Doctor [[Dalton (G1)|Dalton]], the famous scientist, the Autobots tried to raid Trypticon and save him. Motormaster and Onslaught linked up to the Dino-base in their launcher modes, sending their teammates flying at the Autobots at high speeds. Superion was torn limb from limb, and Motormaster then ordered the Stunticons to combine into Menasor to finish them off. The Protectobots managed to hold off the Decepticons long enough for Hot Spot to repair the Aerialbots and Blades to rescue Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese, ep 26)}}

Motormaster and the Stunticons participated in Galvatron's siege on Cybertron. They managed to gain the high ground against the Dinobots and Throttlebots, and rained laser fire down on their opponents. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Motormaster and his team formed Menasor to fight their Autobot counterparts, but were steamrolled by the might and firepower of the Battleship Maximus. Transporting back to Earth, they attempted to interfere with Hot Rod's quest for the Matrix. Motormaster's team were confronted by the Aerialbots in the desert, but the battle of their combiner forms eventually led them to the Arctic. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

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

Sometime later, Motormaster and the Stunticons gathered in the desert as their Ninja Commander [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] began issuing orders. They assembled as Menasor, and took part in the escalating Decepticon war effort as five separate Autobot outposts were attacked simultaneously at Sixshot's command. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} Motormaster was also among the Decepticons who assembled to welcome Scorponok as their new Emperor of Terror following Galvatron's fall. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

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

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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''After [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] stashed the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] in his head, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] began having strange visions of combiner robots. Investigating further, Optimus and Buster shared a vision of the "[[Special Teams]]" fighting over the abandoned [[Pullen Power Plant]]'' {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} ''but unbeknownst to them, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] were also listening in, thanks to Shockwave's Matrix-monitoring equipment. Impressed by the vision of the Stunticons and calling them the "ultimate progression" of the combiner process, Shockwave immediately began plans for their construction.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:Stunticonsmarvelg1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Feeling a bit marginalized...]]
Motormaster and the Stunticons were given life by the Creation Matrix, at least inadvertently. [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] had "bugged" Optimus Prime with a [[cerebro-shell]] and, when the Autobot leader unleashed the power of the Matrix to bring the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to life, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] was able to tap into and divert some of the energy to bring an equal number of his own troops to life. The Stunticons' first mission was to further the Decepticon plans for anti-Autobot propaganda. Recognizing that the Autobot efforts on Earth were stymied as long as the humans could not tell the difference between the two factions, Megatron had taken great efforts to ensure ALL the "giant robots" were hated by the public. When the Autobot [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] selflessly saved a woman trapped by power lines, however, that good publicity threatened his plans. Therefore, Megatron sent Motormaster and the Stunticons out to find Skids. Once they did, the Stunticons drew attention to themselves by demolishing a highway, and then pretended to be "defending" Skids once [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] forces arrived. Their efforts not only successfully tarnished the Autobot image in the eyes of the humans, but even led to the deactivation and capture of the Aerialbots by RAAT. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}

[[File:Motormaster prey.jpg|thumb|250px]]
''Later, Motormaster managed to earn Megatron's ire with his suggestion that the Stunticons could take out Optimus Prime, to which he quickly appended the proviso "once you'd beaten [him] to within an inch of his life". Though Megatron's paranoia had grown to extreme levels by this point, Soundwave persuaded him that Motormaster's "idea" of using weight of numbers against Prime had some merit and Megatron sent for the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Upon their arrival from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons used Motormaster for target practice, to Megatron's great amusement, though he escaped unharmed.'' {{storylink|Prey!}}

Motormaster and his team saw little action after that. Decepticon internal politics caused leadership to change hands several times over the following months, and the Stunticons were ultimately lost in the shuffle. Motormaster was last seen attacking Autobots on the [[moon (moon)|moon]]. {{storylink|Totaled!}}
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====Earthforce====
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[[File:Motormaster front line.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
Motormaster appeared to have...conflicting loyalties during the [[Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon faction split]] on Earth. He was first seen fighting alongside [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] against the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|Two Steps Back!}} However, by the time of the [[Enclave]], he was seen working alongside Megatron, {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} and was later present with [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s troops outside [[Decepticon Louisiana bayou base|their base]] when Soundwave and Starscream announced they were taking over. {{storylink|Internal Affairs!}} Later, the Decepticons learned a human reporter named [[Irwin Spoon (G1)|Irwin Spoon]] would be writing an exclusive about the Autobots to upgrade their public image. In order to stop this, they sent Motormaster and the Stunticons out to snatch the human. Using his henchmen as a distraction, Motormaster rammed [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] from behind and pulled the reporter into his cab to make a getaway. {{storylink|Front Line! (issue)|Front Line!}} It wasn't that easy, however, as the Autobots gave chase. Motormaster ran Prowl off the road again, and surprised [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] into running into his trailer by disconnecting from it (a surprise to everyone, no doubt). In the end it was his own Stunticons who did Motormaster in, though—[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] tried to ram [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] as they were following Motormaster's cab, but the Autobots dodged at the last second and the 'Con cars barreled into their own leader, sending him into a ditch. Bumblebee then ripped off Motormaster's door and rescued the human.

"King of the Road", my central processor. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)|End of the Road!}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
[[File:Stunticons ark duty.jpg|thumb|200px]]
In [[2003]], Motormaster and the Stunticons took on a mission to steal the plans for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] from their courier, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]. They surrounded the Autobot, and Motormaster had his goons tag-team the old wreck until they got their hands on the data tape. Thinking they were done for the day, the Stunticons got lucky and had a second beatdown when the hotheaded Autobot [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] chased after them alone to retrieve the tape. Needless to say, they beat the ball bearings out of him. {{storylink|Ark Duty}}

[[File:SpacePiratesSoundwaveLeader.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|left]]
Five years later, Motormaster and the Stunticons were present on Cybertron when [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] (under the influence of [[Unicron]]) attempted to take [[Decepticon leader]]ship from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Combined into Menasor, the Stunticons tried to save their commander but were, alas, too late. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}} Later, under [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s command, the Decepticons were engaged in an extended guerrilla war with the Autobots for control of Cybertron. After getting a tip from the [[Quintesson]]s, Soundwave had Motormaster and his other lieutenants gather the troops for a full-scale attack on the Autobots. The tip turned out to be a trap, however, and Motormaster and the others had to bail out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] in mid-flight to protect themselves from a mass of invaders. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predaconstww.jpg|thumb|250px]]
During the start of the war, Motormaster served as Starscream's enforcer. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} When Starscream took control of the Decepticons after he (supposedly) killed Megatron and Optimus Prime, Motormaster assisted Starscream's attempts to have [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] mechaform [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]... by letting Starscream threaten Scrapper with being mechaformed by Motormaster himself. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} During the subsequent Autobot assault on the base, Motormaster was on the verge of killing [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], when [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] rammed into him at full speed, sending Motormaster flying into a far-off wall. Grimlock one, Motormaster zero. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}} During the [[Dark Ages]], he joined up with Starscream's [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]], helping him steal raw energon, only to have Grimlock and the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] steal the energon. Grimlock: two, Motormaster: zero. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} On the eve of the [[Age of Internment]], Motormaster was tasked with sniping [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. He failed, hitting Grimlock instead, though he ended up surviving. Grimlock: three, Motormaster: zero. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}}

At some point in Cybertron's recent history, the Stunticons were deemed psychotic and too dangerous to function in society, and as a result were placed into perpetual stasis lock inside of a [[Detention Banks|prison facility]]. Later, in an attempt to create a diversion while he set his final plans in motion, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arranged for the release of the Stunticons. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} They formed into Menasor and ran amok in Iacon for a while, until Ultra Magnus arrived and began to attack Menasor by insulting the Stunticons individually. Unable to reconcile with this, the five Stunticons began to bicker with each other over whose fault it was that they were failing, temporarily halting Menasor's destruction. At that point, Ultra Magnus is quoted to have said: "'King of the Road' eh? We'll see about that," just before ramming the combiner in the chest while in vehicle mode, forcing Menasor to separate into his component parts and disabling the Stunticons. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' continuity===
[[File:GIJvsTFv2Issue2Motormaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[E. J. Su]] gives us a brief glimpse of [[The Transformers: Infiltration|things to come]] from him.]]
When the Stunticons were transported into 1930s [[Chicago]] by a malfunctioning [[Teletran 3]], a group of human criminals found them dormant in their car modes and started using them. Planning to rob a bank, they filled Motormaster with dynamite, only to find themselves in a firefight between the other Stunticons and the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] sent from the future to retrieve the Transformers. The [[Baroness]] detonated the dynamite inside Motormaster and stuck a [[disruption unit]] on him, reactivating him (albeit with a headache) and sending the whole group back to present-day Cybertron. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

Some time later, Motormaster attended a meeting arranged by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who was gathering Decepticons for his army. As Menasor, he and the other Stunticons then attacked an Autobot peace ceremony. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} [[File:Motormaster razorclaw prime art of war.jpg|thumb|left|200px]] Following the battle, Motormaster and [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]] delivered the captive Optimus Prime to Serpent O.R., {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} but Prime soon got loose from his chains and attacked the Decepticon leader, so Motormaster and several other subgroup leaders came to his aid. While Prime fought back bravely, taking out several Decepticons, Motormaster and [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] eventually beat him to a pulp and allowed Serpent O.R. to steal the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. Unfortunately, [[Cobra Commander]] chose that moment to take control of Serpent O.R.'s body and use it to attack the two Decepticons, apparently killing them. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
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[[File:MegatronOrigin4 Motormaster.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Sentinel Prime goes Indiana Jones on Motormaster.]]
Apparently hailing from the city-state of [[Altihex]], Motormaster took up the open invitation to [[Kaon]]'s discontented populace and journeyed to the secret bloodsport arena to join [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] in his insurrection against the [[Senate]]'s control. He was seen in the presence of the Stunticons, suggesting they had already formed a team bond prior to the first major uprising. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} During the opening battle of the war with Security Services in Kaon, Motormaster continued with his (apparent) goal of being run down by every [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] who turns into a truck when he leapt in the way of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and was flattened by the no-nonsense commander. That 'Con just doesn't know when to quit, does he? {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

In the modern era, Motormaster ended up on [[Earth]], only to be captured by the human organization [[Skywatch]] along with two of his subordinates, [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]]. The Stunticons' deactivated bodies were later retrieved by [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]], who was leading a group of Autobots and Decepticons brought together by the same goal: getting off Earth. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}} Motormaster was brought back online, and joined the other Stunticons in the construction of a starship. However, their ranks were still missing [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], and Motormaster and Dead End had an inkling as to where he was. Via [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], they convinced Hot Rod (now "Rodimus Prime") to let them retrieve their final comrade, but before they could start searching, Motormaster noticed an intruder approaching. He suspected it could be humans, but Swindle confirmed that it was actually [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}}

The Stunticons eventually found Breakdown, and got rid of his [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|driver]] when Motormaster threatened to ram him head-on. The missing Stunticon was loaded into Motormaster's trailer and brought back to the building site of the starship, where the Stunticons revealed that Swindle had modified them into combiners! Motormaster combined with his subordinates into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], whom Swindle ordered to kill Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|Enemies of the System}} During the subsequent battle, Swindle's lack of experience in adapting the combiner technology proved to be Menasor's downfall. The other Stunticons began arguing with each other, pulling on Motormaster as Menasor was damaged, and refused to protect him when Optimus Prime ordered an attack on the combiner's torso. After Menasor fell to pieces, the component Stunticons were arrested by Skywatch. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

Months later, the Skywatch facility where the Stunticons were held came under attack from [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and other Decepticons who had returned from space. Motormaster and his men were freed, and quickly joined in the destruction of the base. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 1: The Demolished Man|The Demolished Man}} After traveling to a Decepticon base where Megatron had reestablished command of the Decepticons, Motormaster watched as a fight between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron began. He was presumably caught in the explosion when Optimus dropped a satellite on the base. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}} Megatron then allowed himself to be captured and taken to Cybertron so that his army could follow him using a [[space bridge]], but the Decepticons were interrupted when [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] infiltrated them. Motormaster and the Stunticons were ordered to stay behind and kill the Autobot, but were all knocked out by an electric surge when Bumblebee interrupted the space bridge's power flow, allowing the Autobots to recapture them. {{storylink|The Question}}

Much later, Motormaster was brought back to Cybertron, where he was part of an angry Decepticon crowd who demanded answers from the Autobots for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s death. {{storylink|Stick Together}} He was later among the Decepticons who began rioting in conjunction with the return of a long-lost Megatron. {{storylink|The Verge}}
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==Games==
===The Transformers (PS2)===
{{Note|Motormaster is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Even [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had trouble controlling the Stunticons. The team went on a crime spree in the back alleys of human cities until they were tracked down and stopped by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and his team. {{storylink|The Thin Blue Line}} Motomaster led a convoy consisting of [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]], [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] and [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] which attempted to deliver the final component of a Decepticon super weapon to Decepticon HQ. An interception by the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] forced them to destroy the super weapon to keep it out of Autobot hands, and Motormaster and his crew scattered. {{storylink|Eagle Eyes}} Motormaster was among the Decepticons who joined with the Quintessons in an attempt to destroy the Autobots. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Motormaster toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Nemesis Prime? Nemesis Prime? Frag Nemesis Prime!"]]
*'''Motormaster''' (Stunticon, 1986)
**''Team ID number:'' '''S5'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-50'''
**''Accessories:'' [[ionizer sword]], [[cyclone rifle]], [[roller car]]/Menasor's chestpiece, Menasor's head, Menasor's hands, Menasor's feet, blast deflector

:Motormaster transforms into a black Kenworth K100 Aerodyne sleeper truck pulling a long, dark-silver trailer. Unlike many Transformers truck toys, his trailer is permanently attached to the cab. Motormaster can assume a base/repair bay mode which can connect to the Decepticon city [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], a feature only documented in Trypticon's instructions. (He can also connect to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], but this is undocumented for obvious reasons.) His small "[[roller car]]" gains relevance in this mode, as it is scaled for the base-mode's ramp. The Japanese release includes a launcher mechanism to propel the car, much like Optimus Prime's Combat Deck propels Roller. (As with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], Motormaster's various knock-offs include the launcher.)

:In robot mode, he is armed with a long, purple "cyclone" rifle and a large, silver, vacuum-metalized ionizer sword. He also forms the central body of Menasor, with the roller car becoming his chest piece and Menasor's mask covering his face. Menasor's hands and feet were included in Motormaster's box.

:Motormaster and the other Stunticons were later released in the European/Australian-exclusive "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" series.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Motormaster/motormaster.htm More information on Motormaster at TFU.info]''
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*'''Menasor''' (Giftset, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-55'''

:Motormaster was also available as part of the Menasor giftset.

===Generation 2===
*'''Motormaster''' (Stunticon)
**''Team ID number:'' '''S1'''

[[File:MotormasterG2.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm still all man.]]
:The Stunticons and Protectobots were planned to be released as part of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]], but were ultimately canceled (though Breakdown saw "release" as the [[BotCon 1994]] [[exclusive]]). The smaller limb-robots all have had packaged samples appear, but no packaged samples of Motormaster or Hot Spot are known to exist, and the two leaders are the hardest of their sets to come across nowadays. Recent samples have appeared on [[eBay]], however.

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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003MenasorTestshot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|This is like a diametrically opposite kind of distasteful from Thunder Clash.]]
*'''Menasor''' (Ultra, unreleased)

:A redeco of [[Thunder Clash]] as Motormaster (called "Menasor" because of [[trademark]] issues) was planned as a store exclusive for ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'', but was ultimately canceled.

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

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===Generations===
[[File:GenerationsMotorbreathToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Even in tiny size, he's still a big 'ol jerk.]]
*'''Motorbreath''' (Legends class, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Ionizer sword

:''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class]] "Motorbreath" (named so for [[trademark]] reasons) is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Optimus Prime]]. He features new hands and a hole on his head/[[Alternate mode|vehicle]] roof compatible with [[C joint|3mm post]]s, and comes with a compatible sword (sculpted after ''Generation 1'' Motomaster's sword) that features two posts and a hole, allowing it to be held and mounted in different ways. Originally developed by Hasbro Asia for release in their territories, Motorbreath was later released together with various other formerly "Asian-[[exclusive]]" toys as a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusive in the United States for the 2012 holiday season.

:This retooled version of the sculpt (including the sword) was later redecoed for a [[Variant#Tooling|running change variant]] of the "Dollar Store"-exclusive version of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], and was also redecoed without the sword as [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|''EZ Collection Gum'']] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#EZ Collection Gum|Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GDOMotorbreath/motorbreath.htm More information on Motorbreath at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': Ionizer sword

:This unchanged release of Legends Class Motorbreath comes packed with ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]], as well as Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Combat Hero Optimus Prime]] and a ''Generation 2''-styled Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]].

:The Ultimate Gift Set is an online retailer exclusive in the United States, but is available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets.
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==Notes==
*Though the Generation 1 toy clearly is a single-trailer rig, the panel seams were often misinterpreted by artists as being a division between two trailers. Thus Motormaster is sometimes portrayed as a double-trailer rig, even though the "front trailer" doesn't have any rear wheels.
*In the 2006/2007 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' line, a [[redeco]] of ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] was intended to be Motormaster, but again, the name could not be obtained. The toy was given the name "Menasor" and the super robot's function of "Super Warrior", effectively making him Menasor, not Motormaster.
*Motormaster has three different pieces of box art. The art on his Japanese packaging has him transformed correctly, while the art on his individual Hasbro release shows him mistransformed, with his upper legs out to the side instead of down. In what is presumably an attempt to fix this, the art on the Hasbro gift set uses the lower legs from the Takara art, but this leaves Motormaster's upper legs mistransformed.
*Motormaster's transformation makes Optimus Prime's disappearing trailer that much more mysterious...

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Motormaster''' (モーターマスター ''Mōtāmasutā'')
*''French:'' '''Pilot-As''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Gépmester''' ("Machine-master")
*''Italian:'' '''Barracuda'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Mǎ-dá Dá-shr''' (Taiwan, 馬達大師, "Motor Master"), '''Qiche Dashi''' (China, 汽车大师, "Auto Master")
*''Russian:'' '''Motomaster''' (Мотомастер)

==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Motormaster Motormaster's ''Universe'' profile at NFTA.net]
*[http://www.iaconone.com/datatrax/ Universe Motormaster/Menasor's art (and other tidbits) at Iacon One]

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Predacons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Stunticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]

File:MexicanDevastator.jpg

2012-04-08T02:37:16Z

Evil-yuusha: uploaded a new version of "Image:MexicanDevastator.jpg": improved pic quality (brightness,contrast,gamma)

Mexican G1 Devastator head as released in Europe, sporting hand-painted red eyes to replace factory-applied yellow paint applications with high lead content.

Photo by [[User: Nevermore]]

[[Category: Generation 1 toy images]]

Talk:Mini-Vehicle

2012-04-07T19:50:53Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Variant Cliff & Bee? */ new section

Is 'Minibots' actually an official term? I'm pretty sure they were never called that in any catalogues or fiction. - [[User:RolonBolon|RolonBolon]] 21:11, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
:I had the same question.--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] 21:16, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
:I believe it was used in the Marvel comics, at least early on. Does anybody have them handy? I mostly read 'em at the library or from the used-to-was scan archives online. --[[User:Autobus Prime|Autobus Prime]] 21:19, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
:: The toy catalogs list them as Minicars and then Mini Vehicles, as toys like Powerglide and Cosmos were added. If it's not from there, I wonder where "Minibots" came from. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 21:29, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
:::"Minicars" I'm quite familiar with. Perhaps we should change the name? That still leaves "Mini Vehicles" but it's reasonably clear, as Walky suggests, that this is simply because the year 2 "mini-whatevers" were no longer cars. "Minibots" may be an attempt to bridge the gap, but then we must consider it a "fan" term.--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] 21:44, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

What was the Takara reissiue called? [[User:X-BoB58|X-BoB58]] 23:27, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

Don't forget the Sparkler Mini-Bots. That, at least, is official.

er, that was me. [[User:Chip|Chip]] 00:46, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Folks:

Hm. I couldn't find the term "Minibot" in any of my comic issues, but then I don't have many, and none of them are the 'character' pieces that I (think I) remember the term from. It may be a fan term, but it's a fan term with wide comprehension, so perhaps we should keep using it, and try to find the history of the term, as was done with 'seeker'? I don't think 'fan' terms are a bad thing; after all, the fans are the 'scholars' of this branch of knowledge, and if a fan term is in common use then why not use it? Comprehension is the important thing with language, and even logic or consistency must bow before it, except with the French, but who counts them, really! --[[User:Autobus Prime|Autobus Prime]] 11:59, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

: I think we should have the main page at "Mini Vehicles" (sp?), and redirects at "Minicars" and "Minibots", and mention that "Minibots" is a fan term, at least until someone can find any offical mateial that says otherwise. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 17:07, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

::Fortmax -- Well, I for one tend to respectfully disagree on this. I guess we are looking at this from different angles: enlightening the heathens vs. pandering to the masses. It's true that a fan term (if this is indeed a fan term) doesn't have the 'canonical' sanction of the official one, but I believe that in this case the term "Minibots" has the widest recognition, and will be clear to the most people, which (I believe) is what an encyclopedia such as this is all about. For a similar example, take the term 'combiner'. I believe, though I am not sure, that the only canonical term used was 'special teams' (until recent times, that is) but the fan term is understood by many more people. On the other hand, the question of promoting the proper term is a valid one. Hmm. I need to find time to go to the library and read up on my early G1 comics. The phrase 'the little yellow Minibot' comes to mind, somehow. --[[User:Autobus Prime|Autobus Prime]] 18:12, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
:::Sorry, Autobus, but the others are right. "Minibot" deserves a section in the fandom category, but it's not an official term, and so we shouldn't use it on the Wiki. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 18:14, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

:::"Combiner" was used in an official capacity during ''RiD''. So, even if it was originally a fan term (I would guess so), it is now canonical. "Special team" is a more restrictive term, applying only to Scramble City combiners. Regarding Seeker: that term is now official also, although just barely, I will admit. Prior to its inclusion in a War Within comic, there was a movement within the fandom to switch from Seeker to Skyraider, a term with an official basis (beyond just appearing in one JC Penny's catalog) and a more accurately evocative feel. As others have noted, I absolutely think the term Minibot should be mentioned in the Mini Vehicles article, and there should be a Minibot article to redirect here. We don't want to obscure the term, we just want to give preference to the official one. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 22:06, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
::::I'll get right on that a few hours ago. ;) --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 22:09, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

In the UK Comic, they were pretty consistently called 'Mini-Autobots'. --[[User:Ratbat|Ratbat]] 03:48, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Actually, the term "Minibot" WAS used officially at least once... in the Marvel UK comics, issue #44, Laserbeak refers to Bumblebee as a Minibot.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/venjix/laserbeak_minibot_panel.jpg

== Category:Mini Vehicles ==
''(Originally at Talk:Fastback)''

I know he shares a character model with Outback, but I'm not sure he belongs in the Mini Vehicle category. "Mini Vehicle" is kind of a toy-only concept it—doesn't really mean anything in the comics, so I don't think comic-only characters belong. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 00:13, 29 October 2009 (EDT)

:Perhaps we should take this to the Mini Vehicle talk page, given this is talk about the definition of 'Mini Vehicle'. My opinion is that whatever shares a mold with the officially designated Minibots (a term, btw, used in fiction in the Marvel comics, so that's one argument against the removal of Wipe-Out from the category at least) can be classified a Minibot, whether they have a toy or not. Much as fiction doesn't do much with the concept, it doesn't completely ignore it either. And also, I'm pretty sure there's no telling whether a Mini Vehicle has to be an Autobot or not - I'm pretty sure faction never was part of their definition. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 02:19, 29 October 2009 (EDT)
::Yes it should be discussed there. Right now Fastback, [[Wipe-Out]], [[Subsea]], and [[Flattop (Autobot)|Flattop]] are not listed as Mini Vehicles on the Mini Vehicle page. Maybe they should be added. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 02:35, 29 October 2009 (EDT)
::Also [[Sedan (Robocar)]]. He is a Robocar. Whatever a Robocar is, it doesn't appear to be a Mini Vehicle. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 02:56, 29 October 2009 (EDT)
:::I figured Sedan was good to go as Mini Vehicle, seeing as he appears to be a more or less official release of Bumper. Now, unless that is not agreed upon, we only have the fiction-only characters left to discuss: Subsea, Flattop, Fastback and Wipe-Out. As stated before, while fiction doesn't do much with the whole idea of Minibots, it is not entirely ignorant of it either, sometimes naming the group or otherwise intentionally teaming them up. As such, I feel that just because there is no toy, that does not mean fiction-only characters automatically are not Mini Vehicles. Especially in the case of mold-sharers Fastback and Wipe-Out I'd find it off not to declare them Minibots as well, given that "height & vehicle altmode" pretty much are the only defining traits for Minibots that we know of. Moreso, "Autobot", far as I know, is not a Mini Vehicle trait, even if most belong to that category. What with [[Talk:Malignus (G1)|Malignus=Decepticon]] and those characters apparently viewed/stated to be Mini Vehicles, I think the intro paragraph should be altered to reflect that. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 03:19, 29 October 2009 (EDT)
::::[[Sedan (Robocar)|Sedan]] is a "Robocar." I have no idea what that is. The Takara [[GoBots (G1)|GoBots]] use Mini Vehicle toys but are something completely different. Robocars could also be something completely different as far as I know. I really don't know how Marvel UK treats Mini Vehicles (what makes a Mini Vehicle a Mini-Vehicle fictionally?) I haven't read [[Underworld!]], but Flattop and Subsea seem like good candidates since they are teamed with another Mini Vehicle and are all the same height. But unless they are all called Mini Vehicles in the issue, that is circumstantial evidence.
::::As for Wipe-Out, Shockwave asked Ratbat for one Decepticon warrior and Ratbat sent two. So Wipe-Out might be a guy that just comes along with Trypticon, like [[Full-Tilt]]. In which case he might be more of a component transformer. But Wipe-Out seems fully autonomous, so I don't know. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 10:41, 29 October 2009 (EDT)
:::::I am not familiar with the GoBots' story. Did they keep their original bodies or did they adapt them when they came to the G1 verse? Because in the latter case I'd say there's room to consider them Mini Vehicles too.
:::::Aside from the earlier description, I don't think there's any clear definition for "Mini Vehicle" ever given in-fiction. Members of the toy-group get named 'so' once in a while, but that's about it. Only the name appears a straight answer to what they are.
:::::Even better, all of the Autobots appearing in Underworld! are Mini Vehicles: Tailgate, Outback and Pipes. Since Flattop and Subsea are of the same height and story-circumstance... well, you know my opinion.
:::::In the case of Wipe-Out, it seems to me the guy is Trypticon's personal servant. Where the cityformer goes, he goes (because he has no other use), so if you send Trypticon as "one", you automatically get two (well, until the end of KotH at least). There is no hint he'd be a part of Trypticon like Full-Tilt is.

== "altered them to match the local life forms" ==

That line from the write up of the [[GoBots (G1)]] would seem to me to indicate the possibility that the new forms of the characters are Mini Vehicles as well. At least enough so that a mention should be made somewhere on this page. [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:33, 10 December 2009 (EST)
:That might mean they disguised themselves as Mini Vehicles, but they are still GoBots—for example: they are still cyborgs. So maybe a "disguised as Mini Vehicles" section? - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 11:44, 10 December 2009 (EST)
::Sounds good to me. [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:46, 10 December 2009 (EST)

== UK comic ==

The "Notes" section in [[Underworld!]] sound kinda like "Mini-Autobots" might have been acknowledged in the comic something relevant to fiction and not just the toys. I never read the issue. Are the cadets called "Mini-Autobots" or anything? - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 12:20, 18 October 2010 (EDT)

== Mexican releases ==
Should we list the Mexican variants? Especially seeing as how one has been retconned into a proper character, [[Rest-Q]]. --[[User:Terrortron|Terrortron]] 22:46, 20 December 2010 (EST)

== Variant Cliff & Bee? ==

hey all, been a while since i've been around, but i was just perusing some articles, and noticed that no mention is made of Yellow Cliffjumper or Red Bumblebee on the Mini Vehicle page. It seems kinda like a glaring oversight, so i thought there may be a reason they were left out and should ask before adding them. They are referenced on the individual CJ & BB pages, so it seems rather curious. o_O [[User:Evil-yuusha|Evil-yuusha]] 15:50, 7 April 2012 (EDT)

Commercial/Generation 1

2011-02-28T05:28:02Z

Evil-yuusha: /* 1985 */

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[[Image:Hasbrooldlogo.jpg|left|75px|thumb|And if I had a hammer....]]
Generation 1's stylized and somewhat dated commercials played a huge part in propelling the [[Transformers brand]] to household name status (after all, they reached audiences who weren't actively looking for robots). As the [[theme song]] played over many of them, they are also responsible for the jingle's status as a mid-80s icon.

Generation 1 commercials would commonly start with a short sequence of original cel animation, then cut to two or more boys in the 7 to 10-year-old range playing with the toys. [[Victor Caroli]] and another narrator (here referred to as [[The Other Guy]]) provided voice-overs to describe just how exciting the incredible new toys were. Various show characters narrated some spots, including Optimus Prime, Megatron, Ultra Magnus and Rodimus Prime, but Caroli and The Other Guy were usually there at the end to affirm that the toys were "each sold separately". Background music would feature the show's [[theme song]], but often with new lyrics about the toys in question. The lyrics had to stretch to fit the cadence of the song; sometimes they were jammed into a different melody altogether. Most of the early commercials had an animated segment at the end with Hasbro's logo being "hammered" by animated human hands onto the screen, often having Caroli saying "...only from Hasbro!".

[[Image:Jetfireg1commercial.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Transforms from robot to lawsuit right before your eyes!]]
The animated segments often featured high-quality art and animation. Some of the 1986 and 1987 animation was combined into a [[title sequence]] for "[[The Rebirth]]", the final three-part episode of the Generation 1 cartoon (they contrasted painfully with the lower-quality segments produced by [[AKOM]].) The short length of television commercials meant the animated sections were fast-paced, with characters speaking their lines very rapidly; within the context of the fictional world they portray, this could lead to some hilarious results, such as Jazz taking about 1/4th of a second to decide to become an Action Master. The animated segments would sometimes feature the voice actors from the cartoon; however, some such as Blaster had not been assigned a voice actor yet. Later segments required soundalikes for characters whose voice actors had died (Jazz) or were unavailable (Megatron). These spots were the only American animation produced for dozens of characters from the toyline's later years, and in [[Micromaster Combiner|a few cases]], remain their only fictional appearance ''ever''.

[[Image:OptimusMagnusCommercialChange.JPG|right|250px|thumb|The Halloween masks were weak this year.]]
[[Image:Kid_to_Galvatron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Transforms from child to robot and back!]]
Perhaps the most memorable aspect of the commercials featured one of the young actors staring very seriously into the camera, mouthing "Robots in disguise!" as his eyes glowed and/or his face transformed into that of a robot (based on Galvatron or Ultra Magnus.) Variants on the "kidmation" clip continued throughout Generation 1. ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' dubbed this process "[[reverse-pretender technology]]."

Many commercials were reedited into even shorter versions, without the animation segments.

Some of these commercials, along with some Takara Transformers ads are available on the Sony DVD release of [[The Transformers: The Movie]]. Because of legal issues, the young actors' faces have now been blurred. A greater number of the commercials (of varying quality) were also avaliable on the earlier [[Madman Entertainment]] release of The Transformers: The Movie in Australia, and their final collection of the Generation 1 cartoon complete with unblurred children. [[Shout! Factory]]'s "Matrix of Leadership" complete series collection of the Generation 1 cartoon, as well as some of their individual season sets, contains several Generation 1 commercials and the ad for Generation 2 Optimus Prime. The first season set's "Triple Changer: The Origins of the Transformers" featurette contains clips of the commercial for the ''The Transformers'' #1 comic.

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===1984===
[[Image:Earlymegatron.jpg|right|200px|thumb|You've got to get up preeeetty early in 1984 to catch Megs with a black head.]]
[[Image:Starscreamg1early.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Starscream in his Ramjet suit.]]
* '''''The Transformers'' #1''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9-7RjhFzpM]

:''Animation:'' Fast pan-ins take us from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to [[Earth]], with a Decepticon ship attacking the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and forcing it to crash on Earth. The three [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] fly in, transform and attack a power plant. Three cars drive out to meet them, transforming into [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] joins the counter-attack, prompting the Autobots to take off into the sky. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrives out of an explosion cloud, transforming and firing. An image of [[The Transformers (issue)|the first issue]] cross-fades into view.
:''Toy segment:'' None.
:''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
:''Notes:'' Almost every element is an early production model. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] have strangely colored faces; Megatron is in his pre-animation black helmeted design; the Ark is a green-colored model with X-shaped wings; and the Decepticon ship resembles a flying aircraft carrier.

* '''Transformers''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcDja2hgxiQ]

:''Animation:'' In the desert, the Seekers strafe Prowl, Sideswipe and Jazz, who transform and fire back; the three jets transform, land, and grapple with the Autobots, while three more Seekers fly past in robot mode.
:''Toy segment:'' Some very early 80s streaking effects as the toys are shown instantly changing from vehicle to robot.
:''Narration:'' Almost none, apart from "The Transformers, from Hasbro", by [[Victor Caroli]].
:''Kidmation:'' Bowl haircut kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
:''Notes:'' The show's season 1 theme song plays over most of the commercial. A total of six Seekers are seen in a single shot. The Seekers continue to use the pre-cartoon animation models with the dark faces.
:"We're under attack!" "[[To sell toys|Get more Autobots!]]"

* '''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' [http://dvd.ign.com/dor/objects/14342171/transformers-the-complete-first-season-25th-anniversary-edition/videos/trans_com_062309.html]
:''Animation:'' Partially recycled from the ''Transformers #1'' commercial and the cartoon opening, including animation model Megatron leading his troops, immediately followed by pre-animation model Megatron landing. Whoops! New footage (possibly borrowed from Soundwave's commercial below) shows Prowl, Jazz and Sideswipe on what appears to be Cybertron.
:''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
:''Kidmation:'' Buck-toothed kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
: "Attack the Autobot commander!" "Call in the Decepticon leader!" Yep, Neither Optimus Prime's nor Megatron's name is ever actually mentioned in the commercial.
:* '''Optimus Prime''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kbokeZsoTY] - Nearly the same as above, except the footage of Megatron transforming with streaking effects is replaced by footage of the Optimus Prime toy being "flown" in front of a mountain. The reason for Megatron's removal is unknown, but likely due to legal and/or ethical issues with advertising a toy that turns into a realistic looking gun.
:* '''Optimus Prime''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSPgnamkOSY#t=0m06s] - A resoundtracked version of the previous Megatron-less ad, this time using the Season 2 theme song. Obviously this version didn't air until 1985.

[[Image:Soundwavecommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Soundwave's pink phase didn't last long... [[:Image:Soundwave_uscomics.jpg|in the cartoon.]]]]
* '''Soundwave''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhIb5H5rSkg]

:''Animation:'' Prowl, Jazz, and Sideswipe transform, as well as a light purplish-blue [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who fires twice, opens his cassette door, and tosses out [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], who transforms and fires upon the three Autobots, who fire back.
:''Narration:'' The Other Guy.
:''Kidmation:'' Bowl haircut kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"

[[Image:Powercycle-ad.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Homeland security falls to a kid on a Big Wheel. You know, it must be said that NSA really is failing here.]]

* '''Transformers [[Power Cycle]]''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSuBDZ5T58]

: Advertising a Coleco-made Big Wheel.
: ''Animation:'' Recycled from the first Transformers commercial, including black helmet Megatron, and some cuts between the live-action and animated footage that has the kid blasting some Autobots. Oops.
: ''Narration:'' Some wussy dude.
:"Missed! But ''I'' won't!"

* '''[[Family Home Entertainment|F.H.E.]] [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''The Transformers'']] Video Tapes''' [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5898/]

: ''Animation:'' Excerpts from "[[More than Meets the Eye (episode)|More than Meets the Eye]]".
: ''Narration:'' The Other Guy
: ''Notes:'' Despite the animation being taken from "More than Meets the Eye", that tape is not actually among those pictured. The pictured tapes are (from left to right): [[Divide and Conquer]], [[Transport to Oblivion]] and [[Roll for It]]. It is stated that the tapes are available on VHS or Beta.
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===1985===

* '''Dinobots''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C7ebWaFaVI]

:''Animation:'' Amid a raging thunderstorm on Earth, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] take on [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]].
:''Narration:'' [[The Other Guy]].
:''Kidmation:'' Buck-toothed kid #3 mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
:''Notes:'' Soundtracked with a minor variation on the Season One cartoon opening theme: "Dinobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons!" Grimlock is advertised as having a chromed sword and Slag has chromed horns.
:* '''Dinobots''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaNG6nXmQmU] - A re-soundtracked version of the previous commercial. Narrated by The Other Guy; soundtracked with the Season 2 theme song (still with "Dinobots" replacing "Autobots".) Kidmation spot uses the same footage of buck-tooth kid #3, but ''with freaky glowing green eyes'' (and, bizarrely enough, his polo shirt has been recolored from green to blue.)

* '''Grimlock''' [http://www.retrostatic.com/videos/p803_sectionid/13/p803_fileid/483/p803_js_on/1]

: ''Animation:'' Same as Dinobots.
: ''Narration:'' The Other Guy.
: ''Kidmation:'' None.
: ''Notes:'' Very similar to the two [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] commercials, using the same toy scenes (albeit in a different order, and with a different soundtrack) and animation. There are two characteristics, that most Generation 1 commercials share, but this one does not:

:*There is no Kidmation, but the voice is present in the audio.
:*The ending still shot is not taken in front of the diorama used in the toy segment. Instead a blue backdrop is employed.

:Because of these oddities, it is not clear whether this commercial was a finalized spot or an early/test version. Given the similarites and differences, it is quite likely that this commercial was reworked to create the Dinobots commercials or vice versa.

[[Image:Mini-Spies_Commercial_Symbol_Reveal.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Congratulations, Cliffjumper. It's a Decepticon!"]]
* '''Mini-Spies''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df5GGZ3we68]

:''Animation:'' [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] allow a yellow [[Mini-spy|Mini-Spy]] to enter Autobot Headquarters. The little robot starts messing with the computer; Huffer and Cliffjumper come racing in and check his faction symbol. "It's a Decepticon! After him!"
:''Narration:'' [[I Wish I Was Victor Caroli]]
:''Kidmation:'' Kid points urgently at the camera: "It's an Autobot!"
:''Notes:'' [[Casey Kasem]] provides the voice for Cliffjumper's single line. Visible among the packaged Mini-Bots on the store pegs are a red Bumblebee and a (red) Cliffjumper with a yellow vehicle mode pictured on the package.

* '''Jetfire''' and '''Shockwave''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OEEncGeu8s]

:''Animation:'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] strafe [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. As the three transform and retreat, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] steps out of a mountain and takes on the Decepticon jets; [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] transforms halfway and fires, then transforms the rest of the way and fires again.
: ''Narration:'' An incredibly mellow Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' A grim-faced buck-toothed kid mouths the robotic "Robots in disguise!"
: ''Notes:'' Jetfire here is in his original, toy-based animation model. The toy shown is a Pre-TF Macross VF-1J Valkyrie, albeit with red Jetfire armor.

* '''Insecticons''' plus '''Swoop''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZWNnzzjm3E]
: ''Animation:'' A horde of [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacks a farm.
: ''Narration:'' The Other Guy.
: ''Kidmation:'' Glowing green eyes kid.
: "Pa, look!" "What is it?" "It's the Insecticons, an evil, new menace in the world of the Transformers!"
:* '''Insecticons''' - Resoundtracked from the previous commercial, with the 1986 version of the background music.

* '''Constructicons/Devastator''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-arvwj7VN8]
:''Animation:'' The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], working on a building site in the desert, suddenly transform and combine. [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] touches his fists together over his head and is [[Commercial bumper|enveloped with energy]].
: ''Narration:'' The Other Guy.
: ''Kidmation:'' Blond-haired kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
: "It's Devastator — six ''Constructicons'' in one!"
:* '''Constructicons/Devastator Giftset''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxVdqHn-tOo] - Similar to the previous commercial, but with a few differences. The background music has been changed from the Season 1 intro to the Season 2 intro, a different kid without glowing eyes is used for the Kidmation, and the end is changed to feature the Constructicon Giftset.
:* '''Constructicons/Devastator''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3hzPZ0fdmY] - Resoundtracked and slightly re-edited for a 1986 re-use. Narration by The Other Guy and Megatron; Kidmation segment featuring a kid's face fold-morphing into Ultra Magnus-like generic robot.

* '''Jumpstarters''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbKpxHsU5ho&#t=1m59s]
: ''Animation:'' None.
: ''Toy segment:'' Repeated shots of the [[Jumpstarter]] toys doing their thing on a futuristic smooth black surface (with custom early-80s sound effects), while shaggy-haired kids turn their heads to watch at whiplash-inducing speeds.
: ''Narration:'' [[The Other Guy]]
: ''Kidmation:'' Buck tooth kid mouths "Robots in Disguise"
: ''In the world of the Transformers, no Autobots can jump into battle faster than the Jumpstarters!''

* '''Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sxMlvn3Dsw]
:''Animation:'' As [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] fight a battle in the desert, [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and [[Grapple]] drive up and transform, prompting Megatron to summon [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]].
: ''Narration:'' You're Gonna Get It
: ''Kidmation:'' Beatles haircut kid mouths robotic "Robots in disguise!"
: Included a tail-end ad for Transformers [[Action Cards]].

* '''Triple Changers''' and '''Perceptor''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crn_8VIxaOk] or [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8LKVfwxoEY]
: ''Animation:'' [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] grapples with Optimus Prime, then escapes on some train tracks. The Autobots blast a trestle out from under him; he transforms and flies away. Optimus Prime uses [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to examine some Decepticon debris.
:''Narration'': The Other Guy; possibly Victor Caroli as well (While supplies last.)
:''Kidmation'': Taller bowl haircut kid with glowing green eyes.
:''Notes:'' Cameo animation appearances from Sunstreaker, [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. Perceptor is portrayed as significantly shorter than Optimus, perhaps the same size as Bumblebee. In one version, a bizarre stinger note labels the Perceptor toy as "While supplies last".
:''Triple changers, the most eeeeevil Decepticons of all!''

[[Image:RumbleBlasterCommercial1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Hey Soundwave, check out this new radio I found!" (actual dialogue)]]

* '''Blaster''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1kyVOJSoFk]
: ''Animation:'' [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] merrily walks into a Decepticon base carrying Blaster in boom box mode; [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] transforms, prompting Soundwave to send Laserbeak and Ravage at him.
:''Narration'': [[The Other Guy]].
:''Kidmation'': Glowing green eyes kid.
:''Notes:'' Soundwave and Rumble have their usual cartoon voices, but Blaster has a completely different voice for his single word of dialogue.
: ''Not a working radio!''

* '''Omega Supreme''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbcwV818LuA]
: ''Animation:'' In the desert, Starscream and Thrust attack the new Autobot defense base, not realizing it's [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega transforms and attacks. Includes [[The Transformers: The Movie]] stinger at the end.
:''Narration:'' I Wish I Was Victor Caroli
:''Kidmation:'' Shaggy haired kid.
:''Notes:'' Starscream and Thrust have their normal cartoon voices. Except for Starscream's last line, "It's Omega Supreme!" which sounds like [[Chris Latta]] inhaled helium.
:"It's the Autobot defense base!" "But where are the Autobots?" "Who cares? Attack!"
:* '''Omega Supreme''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbKpxHsU5ho&#t=3m25s] - Edited and resoundtracked with Optimus Prime narration, the 1986 theme song and [[The Transformers: The Movie]] stinger.

[[Image:Alex Karras Commercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"I've lowered myself to ''this''?"]]
* '''Prime time spot''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eRDVymB4SU]
: [[Alex Karras]], along with two unidentified boys, calmly promotes the virtues of Perceptor (a working microscope!) and Blitzwing (what a great tank!) and urges you to shop ''now'' if you want one for your kid for Christmas.
: ''Toy segment:'' In addition to Alex and his child assistants demonstrating the toys, footage from the Dinobots commercial is reused.
: ''<s>Kid</s> KARRAS-mation:'' Alex Karras mouths along to the "robots in disguise" line and then continues his spiel without missing a beat. Sadly, his eyes do not glow green.
: ''Notes:'' This ad aired between [[Halloween]] and Thanksgiving in order to get a head start in promoting the toys for Christmas. Amongst the many boxed Transformers sitting on the table (in various shots) are Blaster, Snarl, Swoop, Soundwave, Ratchet, Megatron, Jazz, Astrotrain, Grimlock, Wheeljack, Jetfire and Optimus Prime. Three Blitzwings, Jetfire, two Perceptors, Optimus Prime, Smokescreen, Red Alert, and Astrotrain are all shown loose.
: ''These are the Transformers, one of the hottest selling toys in America. If you want one for your kid this Christmas, go now while stores have a good sel-ec-tion.''

* '''[[Rubsign]]s''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYFshTLWNcU#t=1m21s]
:To distinguish real Transformers from [[Knockoff|bootlegs]] and other brands such as [[Tonka GoBots]].
: "We are conquerors." "No one is like us." "Only we have the right to be called by the name." "Only we have the right to wear this symbol." "Or THIS symbol." "Only WE are Autobots and Decepticons." "Good versus evil." "And only WE have the right to be called the Transformers!" ''Only the Transformers are REAL Transformers!''
: ''Animation:'' A mixture of clips from various 1984 and 1985 commercials.
: ''Narration:'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Optimus Prime and Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Reused from Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge. Same kid is used for the Constructicon giftset commercial, but in a different clip.

* '''Tyco [[Electric Train and Battle Set]]''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8FgZDtFsAA]
: ''Animation:'' Pseudo Autobots and Decepticons fight it out over the transforming train.

[[Image:Transformers_Tyco_Electric_Racing_Nightglow.jpg|right|200px|thumb|They shouldn't race so close to the nuclear power plant.]]

* '''Tyco Transformers [[Electric Racing Set]]''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCm5bOiI2R8]
: ''Animation:'' None.
: ''Toy Segment:'' Shots of the racers speeding along the track in normal lighting and then "into a whole new universe of night-glow" are featured.
: ''Notes:'' Features the same version of the Season 1&2 outro as the train set commercial for background music. This is the only time [[Natron]] and [[Freezon]] are given names.
: "By Tyco, of course."

[[Image:ViewMaster_Projector_Commercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Put your hands in the air!"]]

* '''ViewMaster Showbeam Projector with Transformers cartridge''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t781lHy-CV0]
: A brother and sister talk their mom into letting them stay up to play with the projector. They are then suddenly pulled into the images and the battle they depict. Mom walks back in to see what the ruckus is about, and thus returning them to reality.
: "Let's show the Transformers!" "Yeah!" "Wow!" "Look out! Decept-i-cons!" "Take that Megatron!"

* '''30 second cartoon promo''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUYryiY2_jU] / [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvDyMjWeW2Q]

: ''Animation:'' Various cartoon excerpts which are mostly from Season One episodes. A clip of the Sub-Atlantican General firing at the Autobots from [[Atlantis, Arise!]], which is used in the Monday-Friday collage, is the most notable exception.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: ''Notes:'' The Season Two theme is played in the background as Victor Caroli informs us that we can "''Watch the heroic Autobots battle the evil Decepticons five days a week.''" The Caroli narrated segment was sent to the various local TV stations who then added narration and a screen with the station logo and slogan to the end of the spot. This type of customized promo would continue until [[Armada (franchise)|Transformers]] [[Cartoon Network|left]] terrestrial television.
: ''The Transformers are like nothing you've ever seen before. Don't miss a single day!''

* '''15 second cartoon promo''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGDsr1GqYag]

: ''Animation:'' Various cartoon excerpts from the first two seasons, though mostly Season One.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli and Optimus Prime.
: ''Notes:'' This spot reuses the animation clips from the collage in the previous commercial. However, instead of using them in a collage, a screen flipping transition is used to go from one to the next. The local station end screen was modified to include a small clip of Optimus Prime standing up. To go along with this, a [[Peter Cullen]] as Optimus Prime narration was added in the format of "Weekdays at [insert time here] on [insert station call letters here]." Considering there were likely in the neighborhood of 100 or so syndication affiliate stations, that must have been a long day at the office for Mr. Cullen!
{{-}}

===1986===
[[Image:DiacloneMagnusAnime1.jpg|thumb|200px|"We're the Dandy Highwaymen, and here's our invitation."]]
* '''[[The Transformers: The Movie promo|The Transformers: The Movie promo trailer]]''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvoAxeykxwc] (Japanese Subtitles)
: Created for the purpose of getting potential investors to buy into the movie, this trailer features LOTS of unfinished or ultimately unused animation. Also features a temp music track featuring cues taken from ''Star Trek III: The Search for Spock''.
:''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]] tells us how awesome the movie will be by giving away some fairly hefty plot spoilers.
:* '''The Transformers: The Movie theatrical trailer''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh3wgldJxRM]
:: Edited down from the promo trailer and re-soundtracked with some new Victor Caroli narration and proper [[Vince DiCola]] music to be sent out to cinemas.

* '''The Transformers: The Movie theatrical trailer''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaEWLuVJee0]
: ''Animation:'' Clips from the movie, starting with the Autobot shuttle launching and the Sharkticon guard pulling the feed-them-to-the-Sharkticons lever. [[The Touch|"The Touch"]] plays across the first half, then [[Lion|Lion's]] rendition of the [[theme song]].
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli introduces the characters and expounds on how great the movie is.
: ''Hold on tight. The most incredible rock and roll adventure ever is here!''

* '''The Transformers: The Movie TV spots''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvy218PYh3A],[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEtsCBHjua0]

: ''Animation:'' Similar to the trailer with Autobot shuttle launch at the beginning, then switches back and forth between the [[Autobot City]] battle, [[Unicron]] devouring [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] vs. the Decepticons. Again, "The Touch" plays for the first half, then Lion's rendition of the theme song.
: ''Narration:'' Depending on the version, Victor Caroli, The Other Movie Guy, or both.
: ''Notes:'' Several different versions of the TV spot were produced, updating the amount of time to go until the movie's release. The known variations are: "August 8th" (60 & 30 seconds), "Opens Tomorrow" (60 & 30 seconds), "Now playing!"(60 & 30 seconds), "Opens in Three Days" (30 sec #1), and "Opens in Three Days" (30 sec #2). The first 6 versions can be found as part of the extras on [[Sony]]'s 20th Anniversary Edition DVD, while the other two are linked to above.
: ''So exciting you'll have to see it twice to take it all in!''

* '''Hot Rod''', '''Kup''', and '''Blurr'''; '''Cyclonus''' and '''Scourge'''; and '''Rrrrrodimus Prime'''. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5MO0AwlO2g&t=8m57s]

: ''Animation:'' A running battle in the desert with each character charging in as the narrator identifies him.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to Galvatron face.
: ''Notes'': Cameos by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], making this bit of animation yet another one of the pre-TF:TM ancillary stories that contradicts the movie itself. Additionally features an older Hot Rod animation model placing his Autobot symbol above his fire emblem, as it also appears in the movie promo trailer.
: '''''No one''' can take on the Decepticons like Rrrrrodimus Prime!''

* '''Ultra Magnus''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYFshTLWNcU#t=1m51s]

: ''Animation:'' Decepticons are attacking the Autobot launch site. With Optimus on Cybertron, it's up to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]! Magnus loads up some 'bots in Autobot City, then rolls out into the desert to fight the Decepticons, plowing through the Combaticons en route.
: ''Narration:'' Optimus Prime; Victor Caroli (Each sold separately.)
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to generic Magnus face.
: ''Notes:'' [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and Magnus both have their normal cartoon voices. Cameo appearances by Starscream, Skywarp, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]; [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]; [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]; [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]].

* '''Ultra Magnus''' and '''Galvatron''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUNUWzKbdyY]

: ''Animation:'' Magnus and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], along with others, do battle on a highway. Starscream and Skywarp can be glimpsed flying into battle alongside Galvatron!
: ''Narration:'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to Galvatron face.
: ''Notes:'' Cameos by Jazz, Red Alert, Smokescreen, Tracks (could this be in continuity with the previous commercial?!); Skywarp and Starscream. Galvatron's voice appears to be Frank Welker doing a less-gravely Megatron-like voice.
: Includes tail-end ad for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', narration by The Other Movie Guy. ''Does Prime die?!''

[[Image:SpringerWreckGarCommercial1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|It sorta happened like this in the movie. A little.]]
* '''Springer''' and '''Wreck-Gar''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X-10pud7DY]

: ''Animation:'' Original animation, but the plot draws heavily from ''The Transformers: The Movie''. [[Springer (G1)|Springer's]] shuttle is destroyed by the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]''; he flies to the surface of [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] and battles [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and another Junkion.
: ''Narration:'' Optimus Prime describes Springer; Megatron gleefully describes Wreck-Gar as though he were a Decepticon; [[Victor Caroli]] (Each sold separately.)
: ''Notes:'' Wreck-Gar's is voiced by [[Frank Welker]] for this commercial, not sounding particularly distinct from Megatron; his lines are directly copied from the movie.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to generic Magnus face.

* '''Sharkticons''', '''Kup''', '''Hot Rod''' and '''Wheelie''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGKZ3qhYKvA]

: ''Animation:'' Like the previous commercial, heavily based on the movie. Hot Rod and Kup battle a group of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]], and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (sounding like Scrappy-Doo) arrives to help.
: ''Narration:'' Prime and Megatron; Victor Caroli (Sold separately).
:''Kidmation:'' Kid face to Galvatron face.
: ''Autobots never faced an evil force worse than the terror of - the Sharkticons!''

* '''Aerialbots''' and '''Stunticons''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdA_0PXT1fQ]

: ''Animation:'' The two teams both arrive in the desert and transform; both combine, and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] bashes [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] into a cliff. Menasor's legs are on backwards.
: ''Narration:'' Optimus and Megatron.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to generic Magnus face.
: "Only the Stunticons!" ...only the Stunticons ''what?''

* '''Combaticons/Bruticus''' and '''Metroplex''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCVd2XgbUtw]

: ''Animation:'' The [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] fly through a canyon, combine, and attack [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], who transforms to his enormous robot mode and fires at them.
:''Narration:'' Megatron, Optimus Prime; Victor Caroli (From Hasbro.)
:''Kidmation:'' Kid face to Galvatron face.
: "But the ''Combaticons'' can combine to form ''Bruticus!''"

* '''Protectobots/Defensor''' and '''Trypticon''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF-Xno8KJno]

: ''Animation:'' The Protectobots drive down a road towards the Decepticons' massive new base, transform and attack. [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s voice commands the base to transform into battle station mode; the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] become [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and fire back. [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] changes to dinosaur mode and blasts fire-breath at Defensor.
: ''Narration:'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]; [[Victor Caroli]] (Batteries not included.)
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to Galvatron face.
: ''Notes:'' Trypticon is voiced by [[Jack Angel]] for this commercial.
: ''Toy segment:'' Two kids playing with the toys are ''very'' affected by the sight of toy Trypticon knocking over Defensor.

* '''Predacons''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPOpI_fGoyo]

: ''Animation:'' The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] barrel over Skywarp, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and Starscream; the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] charge in to counter the Dinobots, transforming into robot mode and then combining into [[Predaking]].
: ''Narration:'' Megatron; Victor Caroli (Each sold separately.)
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to generic Magnus face.
: ''Notes:'' [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] is missing from the animated Dinobots. He was also missing from previous commercials featuring the Dinobots.
: "Few Decepticons can stand up to the Dinobots, but the Predacons can!"

* '''Sky Lynx''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQXPiKZ0hNk]

: ''Animation:'' Predaking smashes through a mountain to attack the Dinobots. [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] thinks they're in trouble, but then [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] swoops in to save the day.
:''Narration:'' Optimus Prime; Victor Caroli (Batteries not included.)
:''Kidmation:'' Kid face to generic Magnus face.
:''Notes:'' Like the Magnus commercials, this one could actually be in continuity with the Predacon commercial, which ended with the Predacons combining. [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and Grimlock both have their cartoon voices (well, the higher-pitched voice that Slag had in Season 3.)

* '''Triple Changers''' - '''Sandstorm''', '''Broadside''' and '''Octane''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRj3Xo8wqiM]

: ''Animation:'' [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and Astrotrain attack [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]; [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] change repeatedly as they travel over land and water.
:''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]]
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to generic Magnus face.
:''Autobot - triple changers battling - the triple changers of - the Decepticons!''

[[Image:Patches g1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Spike, if you don't put the patch on your skin, you won't get the nicotine.]]
[[Image:LiveActionJazz-Skywarp01.jpg|right|200px|thumb|This socially awkward scene could be all yours!]]
* '''Battlechargers''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXkHp9J51do#t=3m53s]

: ''Animation:'' Amid a field of erupting volcanoes, Ultra Magnus and his usual team of Autobots (Jazz, Smokescreen, Red Alert and Tracks) transform and march forward in lock-step, prompting Megatron to order the Battlechargers to attack. [[Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] drive off a cliff; Runabout transforms and fires.
: ''Narration:'' Megatron; Victor Caroli (Each sold separately.)
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to Galvatron face.
: ''Toy segment:'' The toy portion also features repeated cuts of a kid's head/eyes following the rolling [[Battlecharger]] toys.
: ''Nobody jumps into action - faster than - Battlechargers!''

* '''[[Prizes in Disguise]] contest/[[Iron-on patch|reflective patches]]''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UUwi2uSUQE]

: ''Animation:'' Jazz and Cosmos shine their headlights to reveal that a group of humans are wearing Transformers reflective patches, thus gaining entry to the Autobot base.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid face to generic Magnus face; also, a kid saying "Robots in Disguise" through the Voice Changer.
: ''Notes:'' Standard cartoon voices for [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], Jazz and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]. Background cameos by Tracks and Smokescreen.
: ''You could win a party with life-sized Transformers!''

* '''[[Underoos]]''' [http://www.retrostatic.com/videos/p803_sectionid/6/p803_fileid/398/p803_js_on/1]

: ''Kidmation:'' Three different kids turn into animated versions of the lead good guy from the toyline that corresponds to their underwear while growling that line's catchphrase and the name of the good guy. The last of the three is Freddy, who pulls on his Transformers Underoos and turns into Optimus Prime while growling "MORE than meets the eye! The Transformers!".
: ''Notes:'' The animation model used for Optimus Prime has design simplifications which make it very similar to the animation model used in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|actual cartoons]]. The coloring of the model however, is based off Prime's [[package art]]. It oddly deviates by coloring the upper legs blue, and having a white line just under his forehead crest.
: "Freddy, what are you doing up there?"

* '''30 second cartoon promo''' [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/4290/]
: ''Animation:'' Various Season One and Two excerpts.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: ''Notes:'' In addition to the customized end tag, a text overlay in that station's style was placed over several scenes early in the spot. Uses the Season 3/Season 4 theme. Three different Megatron quotes are used.
: "We'll be waiting!"

* '''30 second cartoon promo #2''' [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/2986/]
: ''Animation:'' Various Season Two excerpts.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: ''Notes:'' Uses Season Three/Season Four theme.
:''It's the incredible adventures of the Transformers. Watch as Heroic Autobots bravely battle Evil Decepticons every Monday through Friday. Don't miss a single day!''

===1987===
Many of the live-action segments for the 1987 toy commercials showed kids playing with the toys in a rocky, doom-laden environment, replete with constant flashes of lightning illuminating the toys. It is possible this is meant to be [[Nebulos]], given the way that planet is portrayed in the animated segments.

[[Image:Brainstormpretenderscommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Let's search that planet, Magnus! We've got to find them! With their help, we can defeat the Decepticons!" Keep hoping, Rodimus. Keep hoping.]]
* '''Headmasters''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__QTNCp5RhI]

: ''Animation:'' The four Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] [[Nebulos|Nebulans]] climb into their respective partners, who are parked in vehicle mode in a base; they roll out and clash with the three Headmaster Decepticons. Includes particularly nice closeups of [[Monzo]] and [[Stylor]].
: ''Narration:'' [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] narrate. (well, Rodimus actually spews out a series of basically incomprehensible lines.)
: ''Kidmation:'' A kid leaps and flips, turning into a stop-motion version of Ultra Magnus's toy.
: ''Head. MasterTransformers—more muchmore than meets the eyes!'' {{sic}}

* '''Decepticon Headmasters''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ6FtUb-WQo]

: ''Animation:'' At the secret base of the Headmaster Decepticons, the "trainers" are putting [[Skullcruncher]], [[Weirdwolf]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] through their paces, having them jump through hoops and smash through rock statues of the Autobot Headmasters. Yes, the "trainer" concept actually made it into animation. They even carry whips!
: ''Narration:'' [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Victor Caroli]].
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid to stop-motion Magnus toy.
: ''Nothing's better than going into battle with '''these''' Transformers!''

* '''Headmaster Horrorcons''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr4iHCbkRWw]

: ''Animation:'' [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] fly into a canyon and transform to robot mode, then change to beast mode and charge, spewing fire and swinging rocks around.
:''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Extreme closeup of a kid's eye, with a camera pull-out emerging from the pupil.
: ''The jaws of the beast become the pilot of the plane, and the pilot of the plane becomes the head of the robot!''

* '''Targetmasters''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugF7cyTOuro]

: ''Animation:'' Live-action set of a rocky planet explodes. Cel: on Cybertron(?), [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] get strafed by [[Triggerhappy]], who transforms and grapples with Sureshot, while their guns do the same. Crosshairs drives forward; he and [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]] transform and run, then both get tackled by [[Misfire]] and [[Aimless]].
: ''Narration:'' Galvatron, Ultra Magnus, and Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid flips and becomes stop-motion Ultra Magnus toy.
: ''Two Trans-for-mers, all in one! The vehicle transforms and so does the gun!''

* '''Sixshot''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sZz2xhptRc]

: ''Animation:'' Rodimus Prime and Galvatron lead their teams in battle; [[Sixshot]] attacks and runs through his various modes, as Galvatron describes them and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] counts them off.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Notes:'' Cameos by [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. Galvatron has his usual cartoon voice, but Cyclonus does not. A deeper version of the substitute Cyclonus voice is also used for Sixshot. Also, atypically for animators Toei, Cyclonus' earlier pre-production character model as most often seen in AKOM-animated episodes is used.
: ''The most challenging Transformer of them all!''

[[Image:Technobots.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Hi-Tech Sentai Nerdranger]]
[[Image:Computron animated.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Revenge of the nerds!]]
* '''Technobots/Computron''' and '''Scorponok''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mc28D8K--o]

: ''Animation:'' Galvatron runs down a ramp as [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] transforms from base to scorpion to repulse the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]]; the Technobots combine, and get hit with a rock thrown by Scorponok.
: ''Narration:'' Galvatron, [[Victor Caroli]].
: ''Notes:'' Naturally, [[Zarak (Nebulan)|Zarak]] is visible running around as Scorponok transforms.
: ''And now it's a beast with capture claws and a trainer who becomes...the HEAD of its robot!''

* '''Technobots''' and '''Terrorcons''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFxkWQHHBJY]

: ''Animation:'' The two teams battle on Earth, while Rodimus and Magnus narrate.
: ''Narration:'' Ultra Magnus, Rodimus Prime, and Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid to stop-motion Ultra Magnus.
: ''Notes:'' Includes [[decoy]] stinger.
: "Those hi-tech heroes are in for one horrific battle!"

* '''Punch/Counterpunch''' and '''Clones''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ1T_jL6oF4]

: ''Animation:'' [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] informs Rodimus that he can trust him, transforms to car mode, rolls out of the base and promptly transforms to Counterpunch and tells the waiting Galvatron that he can trust ''him''. The Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] run through a rocky landscape in perfect step and open fire on the Autobot clones, then both groups transform.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid to stop-motion Ultra Magnus.
: ''Notes:'' Cameos by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]] and Cyclonus. Includes [[decoy]] ending.

* '''Monsterbots''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SdN-zvZpYo]

: ''Animation:'' Blurr and Rodimus Prime arrive; Kup tells them that there's been an accident, and the new Autobots are monsters! The [[Monsterbots]] trash a lab, then burst through a wall and fight some Decepticons.
: ''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]].
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid to stop-motion Ultra Magnus.
: ''Notes:'' Cameos by Scourge, [[Octane]], and Cyclonus.
: ''And they've even got sparks, BLASTING out of them!''

[[Image:Weirdwolfweirdhead.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I think pulling my head off is a pretty good idear.]]
[[Image:Brainstormweirdhead.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Brainstorm was actually pretty happy to get rid of his bizarre zombie vampire head.]]
* '''Duocons/Throttlebots''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXkHp9J51do#t=1m53s]

: ''Animation:'' [[Flywheels|Flywheels’s]] jet portion swoops down out of the sky and links up with his tank, transforming to robot mode before being jumped on by Rodimus Prime. "That jet is going to crash into that tank!" "No, it's not. They're going to transform into one robot!"
: ''Narration:'' Galvatron, Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid to stop-motion Ultra Magnus.
: ''Notes:'' Includes decoy stinger.
: ''They think they’re twice as tough as any Autobot—and MAYBE THEY ARE.''

* '''Fortress Maximus''' "FOR-TRESS MAX-I-MUHUUUS!" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c6qIgMbRvc]

: ''Animation:'' [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] transforms to base mode and blows away the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], who combine into [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and attack him.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli, Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus.

* '''''[[Headmasters (comic)|Headmasters]]''' comic book'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiBfxykv5go]

: ''Animation:'' The post-Movie Autobots and Decepticons shoot it out on Cybertron: Galvatron and Scourge fire on Blurr and Rodimus; [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] grapples with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]; Ultra Magnus...stands there. Two teams "blast" their way to Nebulos. The Autobots detach their heads, which are replaced by "the intelligent Nebulons". The Decepticons do the same. Scorponok and Fortress Maximus slug it out; the [[Targetmasters]] charge at each other and transform.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Notes:'' Features completely random, made-up heads for the pre-Headmaster robots.

* '''The Return of Optimus Prime promo''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjHBeeQAZyU]
: ''Animation:'' Excerpts of the Optimus Prime death scene and Prime vs. Megatron from The Transformers: The Movie.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli and various local TV announcers.
: ''Notes:'' Features Unicron's Theme as the background music. Many TV stations shrank or otherwise manipulated it at the end, but New York's WPIX simply overlaid a graphic on the bottom saying, with a red line between them, "4:30 PM" on top, and "Tues. & Wed." on the bottom, with their classic "Circle 11" logo on the far right.
:"It's over Prime." "Never!" ''Hang on, Autobots, it's not over! Optimus Prime returns, February 24th and 25th on ''The Transformers''.''
:*'''Optimus Prime week''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgbmYGDbjkw] – Same as above commercial but re-narrated with the removal of "Never!" and changed to speak of a whole Optimus Prime week.
::"It's over Prime." ''Wrong, Megatron! It's just the beginning!''

*'''Season 4 cartoon promo''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kja8RSRq21g]
: ''Animation:'' A set of excerpts from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' almost identical to those used for the Return of Optimus Prime and Optimus Prime week spots.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli, trying to exclaim every line more dramatically than the last and various local TV station announcers.
: ''Notes:'' Features a brand new piece of background music incorporating the Transformers theme. Similar in sound to the music [[Vince DiCola]] composed for The Transformers: The Movie.
:''Autobots versus Decepticons. Good against evil. Metal against metal!''

[[Image:G1 Season 4 promo.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
*'''Season 4 cartoon promo #2''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T1CpeK-XRQ]

: ''Animation:'' Excerpts from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and several 1987 toy commercials/the Season 3 [[title sequence]]. A scene from the movie of Hot Rod and Kup watching Decepticon missiles come back towards their shuttle has the view from the shuttle's “windshield” replaced with crude CGI to make it look like they're flying through a...a...well, we're not really sure what it's supposed to be. It kind of looks like a base, though it has both Autobot and Decepticon logos in different areas. A shot of a crude CGI Optimus Prime closes out the commercial.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli, various local TV station announcers.
: ''Notes:'' Features the same new music used in the previous commercial.
:''They're more, much more than you've ever imagined! The Transformers. Watch as the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons reaches an incredible new level.''

===1988===
Many of the 1988 commercials began with a still shot of several animation frames, arranged as if in a comic book. The camera would zoom in on one as the animation began.

* '''Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GpTjkDrJkU]

: ''Animation:'' [[Brainstorm]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] battle [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] and [[Weirdwolf]]. Three Autobot [[Pretenders]] are created (nekkid!). [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing]] attack and the armored Pretenders split to reveal their robots, forcing the Decepticons to flee. The Decepticon Pretenders burst through the wall and both groups split.
:''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]].
:''Notes:'' Features only the first wave of large Pretenders ([[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]], [[Cloudburst]], [[Waverider]]; [[Skullgrin]], [[Submarauder (G1)|Submarauder]] and [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]].)
:''After a series of startling defeats at the hands of the Decepticons...''
:* '''Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eA8RwvAm7s]
: ''Animation:'' The Autobot Pretenders splitting, re-used from the above commercial.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' A bizarre segment of kids proclaiming what they "are" ("I’m a video gamer!" "I’m a skateboarder!"), only for the skateboarder to split Pretender-style, revealing a generic CGI robot who announces "I’m a Transformer!"
::* '''Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OfIYC1FC3Y] - Edited down version of the immediately preceding commercial.
:* '''Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL0uRBKRHa8]
: ''Animation:'' The Autobot Pretenders splitting, same as the above commercials.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid's face splits apart to reveal his 'inner' robot face.

* '''Pretenders''' [http://www.bigbot.com/mp3/preten.mp3] (Audio track)
: ''Animation:''
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli
: Includes tail-end spot for the relevant [[Pretender to the Throne!|Marvel Comics issue]].

[[Image:Slapdashcommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Why are you here, again?]]
* '''Powermasters''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEAjoH_EEtY]

: ''Animation:'' amid desert canyons, the various Powermaster partners transform to engine form and combine with their partners, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] transforming his trailer to base mode. This is followed by the Autobot [[Powermasters]] shooting at Darkwing and Dreadwind who, now that they've accomplished their [[To sell toys|goal]], are once again in their plane modes.
:''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
:''Notes:'' Features [[Getaway]] / [[Rev]], [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] / [[Lube]], and [[Joyride (Autobot)|Joyride]] / [[Hotwire]]; [[Darkwing]] / [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] / [[Hi-Test]]; and [[Hi-Q]]. Includes tail-end ads spot for the relevant [[People Power!|Marvel Comics issue]].
: ''Their engine’s the key that unlocks their Transformer en-er-geeee!''

[[Image:HiQCommercial1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Truck? What truck?]]

* '''Powermaster toys''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo2gEIZMSeE]

: ''Animation:'' Dreadwind and Darkwing chase Getaway and Joyride around the rim of a crater. Dreadwind and Darkwing transform. Includes segments recycled from the first Powermaster commercial.
: ''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]].
: ''Kidmation:'' A kid crackles with energy, which surrounds and replaces his head with a ''very'', and we mean ''very'', crude CGI Powermaster Optimus Prime head.
: ''Powermaster Transformers! They've got the power to surprise!''

* '''Powermaster Optimus Prime''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ahamtdTLDY#t=0m59s]

: ''Animation:'' Recycled footage of Prime transforming from the Powermasters commercial; Powermaster Optimus Prime firing [[Quickswitch]].
:''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
:''Kidmation:'' Kid to Powermaster Optimus Prime.
: ''POW-er-master Optimus Prime! Greatest hero of his time!'' ("It's great to be back!")
:* '''Powermaster Optimus Prime''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f-0UF_NBgs] - edited down from the previous commercial.

*'''Powermaster Prime''' and '''Doubledealer''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjCqcOAQPq0]

: ''Animation:'' Footage of Prime reused from other commercials featuring him, then a new segment with [[Doubledealer]] in robot mode standing with Prime. Doubledealer transforms to vehicle mode, then [[Skar]] flies out of [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]'s hand and locks into place, transforming Doubledealer to falcon mode.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: "Who’s that new Transformer with Optimus Prime?"

[[Image:NightbeatTV.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Look at my chest.]]
[[Image:Fangrycommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|HOOKA chaka HOOKA chaka HOOKA HOOKA HOOKA chaka]]

* '''Small Headmasters''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf-MDd7cdi0]

: ''Animation:'' The small Autobot Headmasters ([[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Siren]], [[Hosehead]]) drive on a rocky world; Nightbeat and [[Muzzle]] transform. The small Decepticon Headmasters burst through a wall in beast mode; [[Fangry]] and [[Brisko]] transform.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli, and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], who's obviously never met Fangry, [[Squeezeplay]] or [[Horri-Bull]]: "Our new Decepticon Headmasters will give us more brainpower than ever!"
: ''Kidmation:'' A kid flips through the air, converting to a robot and folding up to become the head of a larger (stop motion?) robot resembling Brainstorm.
: ''And when the '''head''' enters the robot's body you get a '''readout''' of its power!''

[[Image:Snarlercommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|If it's a Beast War you want...]]
* '''Pretender Beasts/Pretender Vehicles''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdgmccNpuqM]

: ''Animation:'' [[Snarler]] and [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] battle in beast mode... then... are suddenly in their shells... and then come out of their shells...? [[Gunrunner (G1)|Gunrunner]] emerges from his vehicle and transforms to jet mode; [[Roadgrabber]] emerges and transforms his vehicle to battle mode, opening fire on the flying Gunrunner.
:''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
:''Kidmation:'' Pretender Kid.
:''Now, in the world of Pretenders, there are Pretender Beasts; Strange and terrifying.''

* '''Quickswitch'''. "It's Quickswitch, Sixshot's son! And he's on our side!" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDgSnwgp0NQ]

: ''Animation:'' In the midst of a moon battle, Getaway spots [[Quickswitch]] incoming and mistakes him for a Decepticon, urging the others to destroy him, until someone says he's an Autobot. Quickswitch runs through his modes, beating up Horri-Bull and [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]], then goes to gun mode and lands in Powermaster Optimus Prime's hand.
: ''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]].
: ''Kidmation:'' A kid holding the toy mouths a synthesized "How quick can you all six" [''sic''], while his head flops around disturbingly.
: ''Determined to make good where his Decepticon father went bad, Quickswitch joins the Autobots!''

* '''Double Targetmasters''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCfnJpHFRuc]

: ''Animation:'' [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Needlenose]] chase the Autobot small Targetmaster Nebulans (most prominently [[Boomer]] and [[Ricochet (Nebulan)|Ricochet]]) across a rocky landscape. The Nebulans transform to gun modes and link up with their vehicle-mode Autobot partners, [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]], [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]] and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], who then transform and fire. [[Holepunch (G1)|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Nebulan)|Tracer]] fly out of Scoop's hand and combine into their double weapon form. Scoop fires at a strafing Spinister and Needlenose, who transform, land and charge into battle.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid flips over and turns into a gun for a very crude CGI robot.
: ''Targetmaster Transformers—theeeeeey've got the power to surprise!''

[[Image:FireconCommercial1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Now auditioning for Gamera vs. The Firecons]]
* '''Firecons/Sparkabots'''

: ''Animation:''
: ''Narration:''
: ''Kidmation:''

* '''Triggerbots/Triggercons''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xBLVLIKprA]

: ''Animation:'' Recycled Dreadwind and Darkwing chasing Getaway and Joyride, from the Powermasters commercial.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''And when the Triggerbots battle the Triggercons, there's no doubt there'll be a real shoot-out!'' KERRUNCH.

[[Image:PiranaconCommercial1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Sadly, Dreamwave never learned that what works in animation doesn't always go over so well as a still image.]]
* '''Seacons''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwyf28trZhg]

: ''Animation:'' Beneath the ocean, the beast-mode [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] take bites out of a submarine. Piranacon switches out his left arm and gun.
: ''Narration:'' Unknown.
: ''Kidmation:'' A kid leaps over the top of a generic stop-animated robot and transforms into his gun, which he fires.
:* '''Seacons / Sparkabots / Firecons''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MOFXjDTJ50#t=1m33s]
: Portions of the Seacon commercial with a Sparkabots/Firecons segment at the end.
:''Animation:'' The [[Firecon|Firecons]] march forward in beast mode, spewing flames; the [[Sparkabots]] drive forward and transform; the Firecons transform and grapple with the Sparkabots ([[Cindersaur]] vs. [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]] being most prominent.)
:* '''Seacons / Triggerbots / Trigggercons''' - Same as previous with the Triggerbots/Triggercons segment in place of the Firecons/Sparkabots.

===1989===
* '''Micromaster Patrols''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GKXFzYvLGU]

: ''Animation:'' From Optimus Prime's glowing fist, the [[Sports Car Patrol]] and [[Off Road Patrol]] charge forth. They infiltrate a Decepticon base, driving right past Piranacon, [[Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], who wonder why they don't have those things. Then the Micromasters swarm around Dreadwind's head. In stop motion, a stream of [[Micromaster]] toys topples a gray-painted [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].
: ''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]].
: ''Kidmation:'' Kid scoops up the Micromasters and opens his palm to show them off.
: ''Notes:'' Dreadwind and Darkwing are given voices.
: "Our new commandos, who go where no one else goes!"

[[Image:Destronsoldier micromasters.jpg|right|200px|thumb|""]]
* '''Micromaster transports and battle stations''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2sGiQPOSxs] or [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5542/]

: ''Animation:'' A horde of Micromasters swarms over an attacking [[Giant Decepticon Soldier]]; Prime opens his palm to reveal a Micromaster city; [[Red Hot]] transforms and flies at the camera. Stop-motion spots show a fleet of Micromaster vehicles driving around the combined playsets.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Notes:'' Includes stinger for a $1.00 copy of the [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] when you buy two Transformers toys.
: "The most incredible Micros of all! They're not just small; they're ''Tranzzforrrmerrzzz''!"
:* '''Micromaster battle stations''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9qABpn1U5s] - edited down from the previous commercial.
: "The ''only'' Micros that transform!"
:* '''Micromaster transports''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU0ApqagpFk] - edited down from the previous commercial.

[[Image:Micromasterbasescommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Bumblebee, you fool!]]
[[Image:SkystalkerCommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Go ahead. Make my day.]]

* '''Micromaster micro bases''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lQjziUSVME]

: ''Animation:'' [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] drag two captured Decepticon vehicles (the [[Interstellar shuttle]] and the [[Helicopter]]) up to Optimus Prime in an Autobot base, only to have them transform and attack, with the guns manned by the [[Sports Car Patrol]] and [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]].
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Notes:'' Bumblebee has his [[Dan Gilvezan|normal voice]]. An unidentified voice presumably belongs to Skystalker.
: ''You can connect them to form whole cities!''
:* '''Micromaster micro bases''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9APg4jM3KJI] - edited down from the previous commercial.

* '''Classic Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecehJWexUaE] or [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5541/]

: ''Animation:'' As Prime transforms and comes under attack in a nighttime city, the Autobot Pretenders arrive to help out.
: ''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]].
: ''Notes:'' [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] is voiced by his regular actor. Includes stinger for a $1.00 copy of the movie when you buy two Transformers toys.
: "Bumblebee, Jazz, you're back!" "And me Grimlock!" ''And the '''eeeevil''' Starscream is here too!''
:* '''Classic Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSi6ZVZe0no] - edited down from the previous commercial.

* '''Mega and Ultra Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Vz63YmywM]

: ''Animation:'' [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] and [[Vroom]] slowly drift out of their shells and transform; [[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]] avoids a strafing run from [[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]], then his two robot forms both pop out of his vehicle shell and fire.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: "Who's more than they pretend to be? Mega Pretender Transformers, Mega Pretenders!"
:* '''Mega Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBmplIUYCms] - edited down from the previous commercial.
:: "Inside one, there's the other; then they both transform and combine to form another!"
:* '''Ultra Pretenders''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsgfEOamaMw] - edited down from the previous commercial.

[[Image:Pretendermonstercommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Decades later, their [[Pretender_Monster#Toys|melting shells]] let you re-enact this scene.]]
* '''[[Pretender Monster|Pretender Monsters]]''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQRzQIXQkTU]

: ''Animation:'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] dunks [[Wildfly]], [[Icepick (G1)|Icepick]] and [[Scowl]] into colorful vats; they and the others emerge as Pretenders and charge at the camera. "BEYOND! (beyond) anything you've EVER SEEN before: Transformers Monster Pretenders!"
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: '''''Now''', the Decepticons have '''Monster Pretenders'''. Monster Pretenders with '''rubbery skin!'''''

===1990===
[[Image:Sprocketoverruncommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Sure, Prime, I'll give up the alternate mode that I never had."]]
[[Image:GutcruncherG1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Estroy them!" Actual dialogue. We're not making this up.]]
The Action Master commercials began and ended with a metal fist bursting through a wall, with "ACTION MASTERS" emblazoned across its knuckles. Some of the animation was screened against real-world backgrounds, with poorly animated characters morphing into the real toys.

* '''Action Masters''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeNf3jQ1zdw]

: ''Animation:'' Inside a base, [[Optimus Prime (G1)| Optimus Prime]] invites a circle of Autobots ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Rad (G1)|Rad]], [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]] and [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]]) to join him. Prime, Jazz and Rad dash before the animation morphs to show their respective toys. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] and [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] blast through a wall before they too morph from animation to toys.
: ''Narration:'' [[Victor Caroli]].
: ''Notes:'' Jazz is voiced by a sound-alike, [[Scatman Crothers]] having passed away. Rad is given a voice by [[Michael Bell]].
: "Who will give up the power to transform to become stronger faster more alive?" [''sic'']

* '''Action Master vehicles — Starscream, Prowl''', and '''Overrun''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMn36VbUamU]

: ''Animation:'' A short battle sequence (on Cybertron?) with the three featured characters.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''And '''look!''' The Action Master vehicles transform into powerful '''battle stations!'''''

* '''Action Master vehicles — Wheeljack, Sprocket''', and '''Gutcruncher''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_zEQL5qoSs]

: ''Animation:'' [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] takes to the sky in the [[Stratotronic Jet|Stratojet]]; Wheeljack and Sprocket drive out of a tunnel.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
: ''Notes:'' Gutcruncher speaks!
: "Estroy them!" [again, ''sic'']
:* '''Action Master vehicles''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldTBFhVOeyA] - Edited down from the previous commercial.

[[Image:Hotrodpatrolcommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Micromasters melt in your mouth, not in your hand.]]
[[Image:Bigdaddycommercial.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Hey, daddy-o, where's the drive thru at?]]

* '''Hot Rod Patrol''' and '''Construction Patrol''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BULkif6vEsA]

: ''Animation:'' Cel: Jazz and Prime pick up the Hot Rod Patrol and examine them. Stop-motion toys: The Construction Patrol destroys a bridge, making Scorponok fall into a ravine. Rawr!
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
:* '''Hot Rod Patrol / Construction Patrol''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAGdONYuMxQ] - Abbreviated (and accelerated) version of the previous commercial. [[Neil Ross]] jibbers his lines at hilariously high speed: "Micromasterconstructionpatroldestroythebridge!"

* '''Micromaster Combiners/Combiner Transports''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NHa_xEPCCA]

: ''Animation:'' Megatron grabs at a couple of combiner vehicles ([[Roadburner]]/[[Wheel Blaze]] and [[Missile Master]]/[[Moonrock]]), only to have them split apart, reconnect, and shoot him in the face. [[Cement-Head]] and [[Terror-Tread]], along with their transport, transform from vehicle to robot/base.
:''Notes:'' A rather wussy Frank Welker soundalike voices [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]; Neil Ross voices the indeterminable Micromaster. Roadburner somehow fires a laser from the short end of his cherry picker crane.
: ''Narration:'' Victor Caroli.
:* '''Micromaster Combiners''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4c2GiO-8D4#t=7m02s] - Edited down from the previous commercial.

===1999===
* '''Kid Rhino Video Trailer'''

: Scenes from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''G.I. Joe: The Movie'' and ''[[Jem]]'' are shown with their corresponding theme songs followed by text narration asking you to turn your home into a zoo by buying Kid Rhino's home video releases.
: ''Notes:'' The Transformers scenes are of [[Unicron]] demolishing [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] and Springer transforming to helicopter mode before following [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and the other Autobots through Unicron's right eye.

===2006===
* '''[[Sony]] ''The Transformers: The Movie'' 20th Anniversary Edition DVD Preview''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dU2TiL7Vgs]
: Scenes from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' play as text narration overlays promote the features of the DVD.
: ''Notes:'' This preview was shown at the Transformers panel at Comic-Con 2006.

===2007===
* '''[[Metrodome]] ''The Transformers: The Movie'' 20th Anniversary Edition DVD Preview''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d4BUe74tC8]
: Excerpts from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and images of various Metrodome Transformers DVDs are shown as text narration overlays urge consumers to buy Metrodome's G1 boxsets and 20th Anniversary edition of ''The Transformers: The Movie''

===2008===
[[Image:G1Awakening Trailer1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Hey, look at the pretty numbers..."]]
* '''Transformers G1 Awakening trailer 1''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRbWH14tT0M]
: Composed of sound-less excerpts of actual game footage highlighting some aspects of the control interface, in-game bios and battle mechanics.

===2009===
* '''Transformers G1 Awakening trailer 2''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLkqZmEf7CY]
: Excerpts from the Season 1 intro to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] are interspersed with shots of a CGI cellphone displaying actual game footage.
: ''Notes:'' The cartoon animation is taken from [[Kid Rhino]]'s Season 1 DVD boxset, complete with the "remastered" 5.1 surround sound audio track.
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==External links==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WssZjIsUIU Generation 1 commercial compilation, 1985-1988]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4c2GiO-8D4 Generation 1 commercial compilation, 1989-1990]

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Seacon (BW)

2008-05-07T17:00:14Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Beast Wars II */ typo

{{disambig3|Seacon}}
:''The Seacons are scurvy [[Predacon]] space pirates in the [[Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Beast Era]] continuity they is!''

[[Image:Seacons_bw.jpg|thumb|300px|"Link up me Hearties yo ho!"]]

The '''Space Pirate Seacons''' scour the spaceways for treasure and power. Though they are Predacon by creation, they hold no true affiliation with [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] and his crew. Led by [[Halfshell]], they prove themselves troublesome for [[Maximal]] and Predacon alike!

The team consists of:

* [[Halfshell]]
* [[Scylla]]
* [[Coelagon]]
* [[Terrormander]]
* [[Sea Phantom]]

They can combine to form [[God Neptune]].

''('''Note''': The term "Seacons" does not appear on the packaging for the toy but does appear in their catalogue advertisements and in the fiction-itself.)''

==Fiction==
[[Image:Space pirate seacon sign.jpg|right|thumb|120px| Yo ho yo ho a pirate's life life for ''we'']]
===Beast Wars II Cartoon===

===Beast Wars II Manga===

===Beast Wars Toyline===
The bio for [[Transmetal 2]] [[Cybershark]] mentions that he "''honed his skills while bounty hunting a rogue band of Cybertronian space pirates''." Considering the timing in the appearance of the two toys and Hasbro's then-concurrent attempts to put in fan nods, it is generally thought the Seacons were meant to be these pirates.

This theory was later confirmed by [[Ben Yee]] in personal conversation.

==Toys==
===Beast Wars II===
*'''God Neptune''' (Multi-pack, 1998)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-21'''
[[Image:BW2GodNeptune_toy.jpg|left|thumb|That's Neptune. He's king of the sea.]]

: Sold only as a boxed set of five toys, God Neptune is a [[redeco]] of ''most'' of the [[Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] team; not only does the set not include a redeco of [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]], but the weapons and gun-mode stands for the individuals are also not included. Since the set uses the [[Scramble City]] style of contruction, the body and limbs are interchangable with similar-build combiner teams.

: For unknown reasons, a great number of unboxed God Neptune sets --lacking ''all'' of their accessories, including combiner parts-- ended up available on the secondary market. These went for considerably less than the "complete" releases, naturally.

: ''(The ''complete'' set of Generation 1 Seacon molds (all six members with all accessories) were slated to be released as an [[exclusive]] set during ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' as [[Piranhaking]], but as of now remains unreleased.)''

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*'''Halfshell''' (1998)
[[Image:BW2Halfshell_toy.jpg|right|thumb|"Turtle Power"]]

: Available only in a five-piece Ultra-level multi-pack with his teammates, Halfshell transforms into a mechanical tortoise, a [[redeco]] of the [[Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]]. A lever on his back makes the large cannons over his beast-mode head move back and forth in a "pom-pom" reciprocating motion. He forms the torso of the combined mode God Neptune, but since the mold uses the [[Scramble City]] style of combination, he can use any limb-robot of similar construction. Halfshell lacks the large rifle from the original release of the mold, however.

: This mold was also used to make [[Turtler]]. It was also slated to be released as ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Snaptrap (UT)|Snaptrap]], as part of an [[exclusive]] [[Piranhaking (UT)|Piranhaking]] multi-pack that as of now remains unreleased.

*'''Scylla''' (1998)
[[Image:BW2Scylla_toy.jpg|left|thumb|No wonder Scuba dislikes her. But, WHAT is Bighorn thinking?!!]]

: Available only in the God Neptune multi-pack, Scylla is a [[redeco]] of the [[Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]], transforming into an ambulatory squid-monster. Like her fellow God Neptune partners, Scylla lacks her individual weapons and and "weapon stand" parts. Being part of the [[Scramble City]] design, she can form the arm or leg to any compatible super robot, but her standard placement is as the left leg to God Netpune.

: This mold was also used to make the ''[[Masterforce]]'' Seacon [[Tentakil (Masterforce)|Tentakil]]. It was also slated to be released as ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Tentakil (UT)|Tentakil]], as part of an [[exclusive]] [[Piranhaking (UT)|Piranhaking]] multi-pack that as of now remains unreleased.

*'''Coelagon''' (1998)
[[Image:BW2Coelagon_toy.jpg|right|thumb|A coelecanth with legs. What'll they think of next?...]]

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] [[Skalor]], Coelagon transforms into a robotic piranha-ish fish with limbs. However, he lacks the rifles and stand-pieces of the original version of the mold. He was available only as part of the God Neptune gift set with his teammates. Since he uses the [[Scramble City]] style of combination, he can form the arm or leg to any combined orbot of similar construction, but his nominal place is as the left arm of God Neptune.

: This mold was also used to make [[Gulf]]. It was also slated to be released as ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Archerbot (UT)|Archerbot]], as part of an [[exclusive]] [[Piranhaking (UT)|Piranhaking]] multi-pack which as of now remains unreleased.

*'''Terrormander''' (1998)
[[Image:BW2Terrormander_toy.jpg|left|thumb|...Oh, but of course! A walking sting ray]]

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] [[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]], Terrormander transforms into a robotic manta ray with legs. However, he lacks the rifles and stand-pieces of the original version of the mold. He was available only as part of the God Neptune gift set with his teammates. Since he uses the [[Scramble City]] style of combination, he can form the arm or leg to any combined robot of similar construction, but his nominal place is as the right leg of God Neptune.

: This mold was used to make [[Kraken]]. It was also slated to be released as ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Seawing (Energon)|Seawing]], as part of an [[exclusive]] [[Piranhaking]] multi-pack that as of now remains unreleased.

*'''Sea Phantom''' (1998)
[[Image:BW2SeaPhantom_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Dada...dada... dada dada dada dada dada dada dada dada DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...!]]

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]], Sea Phantom transforms into a robotic shark with limbs. However, he lacks the rifle and stand-pieces of the original version of the mold. He was available only as part of the God Neptune gift set with his teammates. Since he uses the [[Scramble City]] style of combination, he can form the arm or leg to any combined orbot of similar construction, but his nominal place is as the right arm of God Neptune.

: This mold was used to make the ''[[Masterforce]]'' Seacon drone [[Overbite (Masterforce)|Overbite]]. It was also slated to be released as ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Overbite (Energon)|Overbite]], as part of an [[exclusive]] [[Piranhaking]] multi-pack that as of now remains unreleased.

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Mirage (G1)

2008-04-21T16:53:02Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Generation 1 */

{{disambig3|Mirage}}

:''Mirage is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:Mirageg1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|"The ship was... full."]]

'''Mirage''' is what humans call "old money." Before the war, he was a member of affluent Cybertronian society, with his own large estate and high-priced friends. He enjoyed the finer things in life: vintage [[energon]], swank evening events, and [[turbofox]] hunts on the grounds. But when the war started, he was forced to choose sides and found himself banded with a group of commoners he didn't really understand.

Some of the other Autobots don't trust Mirage. He feels the war, even after all these millions of years, is beneath him. War is not, after all, how civilized, erudite beings conduct themselves. He often questions the Autobots' violent means, and not-so-secretly hopes they and the Decepticons can get along. Because of this, he has been labelled by a few others as a Decepticon sympathizer. Still, he sided with the Autobots for a reason, and he is there for the Autobots when they need him.

Although the details vary by continuity, Mirage has the ability to create illusions which typically either render him invisible or make him appear to be somewhere he isn't.

He sounds like [[wikipedia:Dean Martin|Dean Martin]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Ligier''', '''Rijie''' (Robot Masters) 
:''Italian name:'' '''Mistero'''
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Délibáb''' (correct translation)

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
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[[Image:Miragebluestreakfirst.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Mirage tells the story of how he got his name every five minutes.]]
Mirage was one of the Autobots on board the Ark when it crashed, and was subsequently reactivated in 1984. At first, Mirage was reluctant to full-on attack his Decepticon opponents, instead trying to reason with them. However, after a battle with the relentless [[Ravage]], Mirage learned that sometimes diplomacy is not an option. {{storylink|The Last Stand!}}

[[Image:Mirageg1enemywithin.jpg|right|125px|thumb|Punk'd!]]
''During an accident on the [[Ark]], [[Brawn]] suffered an extreme neuro-shock, causing him to rebel and turn against his teammates. Mirage helped the Autobots hunt him down and tranquilize him. This same accident also amplified Mirage's ability to create illusions, which he later used to trick the Decepticons into believing that a duel between Brawn and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] ended with Brawn's death. The Decepticons felt totally stupid.'' {{Storylink|The Enemy Within!}}

Long after, he was blown to pieces by [[Octane]] during an Arctic battle arranged by [[Starscream (G1)| Starscream]] and repaired in time to be destroyed again in [[New York City]] by Starscream himself (empowered by the [[Underbase]]). {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Generation 2====
[[Image:Mirageg2die.jpg|left|thumb|120px|"Got to--" '''SPOOM!''']]
Disobeying [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s orders, [[Grimlock]] led a covert team (which included Mirage) onto the [[Cybertronian Empire]] ship ''[[Twilight]]'' to defeat [[Jhiaxus]] and his army of "evolved Decepticons." Grimlock's plan was an utter failure, ending in [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]'s death and the Autobots' capture. Mirage was destroyed by enemy fire during the following prison break. {{Storylink|Devices and Desires!}}

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===Cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japan)

Mirage was part of the bridge crew of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' when it crash-landed on Earth four million years ago. A volcanic eruption in 1984 awakened the ''Ark'''s inhabitants, including Mirage, who was reformatted by [[Teletraan I]] to have a terrestrial alt-mode of a Formula-1 racer. With the battle against the [[Decepticon]]s now transplanted to Earth, Mirage still hated warfare. He longed to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and simply turn his back to the evil Decepticons, but his loyalty to Optimus Prime kept him in the fight.

Mirage was instrumental in stopping the Decepticons from returning to Cybertron after amassing enough energon from Earth. The Decepticons had constructed a [[Decepticon space cruiser|new star cruiser]] and were in the process of flying home to tip the scales of the war in their favor. Mirage used his cloaking ability to sneak aboard the Decepticon ship. He uncloaked and opened fire, blasting away at the ship's controls. He then bailed from the doomed cruiser, floating back to Earth's surface on a parasail as the Decepticons crashed into the ocean. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] asked Mirage why he -- homesick and war-weary Autobot that he was -- did not hitch the ride back home. Mirage responded, affirming his loyalty to the Autobots, "The ship was... full." {{storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

Mirage’s role in the Autobots’ battles on Earth was a distinctly minimal one, leaving him confined to the background on the battlefield or not present at all. In early 1985, however, the spotlight shone on Mirage again when [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] suspected him of disloyalty. The discovery of a Decepticon installation in a sector Mirage had recently scouted caused Cliffjumper to leap the incorrect conclusion that Mirage had concealed the information and was a traitor to the Autobots. During a battle with the Decepticons at the site, Mirage was injured, but managed to rip a Decepticon [[Insignia|seal]] off [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. Mirage risked the trust of his comrades by sneaking away to perform a plan of his own, framing the Decepticons for stealing [[Energon cube]]s from the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s. Spotted carrying the cubes by Cliffjumper, Mirage’s guilt seemed all but confirmed, and before he could reveal his innocence, he was captured and brainwashed by one of [[Bombshell]]’s mind-controlling [[cerebro-shell]]s. Under Bombshell’s control, Mirage led the Autobots into an ambush, but at the battle’s end, the assorted manipulations were revealed and Cliffjumper apologized to Mirage. {{storylink|Traitor}}

Toward the end of the year, Mirage was among the team of five Autobots who disguised themselves as the [[Stunticon]]s, with Mirage’s alternate mode making him the perfect choice to masquerade as [[Drag Strip]]. Penetrating the Decepticon camp, the Autobots ran into trouble when the real Stunticons arrived, trying to prove their identities by forming [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. With a combination of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]’s magnetic powers and Mirage’s illusion-creating ability, the Autobots were able to appear as Menasor too. Though the deception was soon revealed, they were still able to thwart the Decepticons’ plans. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

====''Robot Masters''====
=====Pack-in comics=====
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=====Online mini-comics=====

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
When [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] came to Earth and announced that the Autobot/Decepticon wars were over and that the two factions had been united, Mirage was one of the first to fall in with the new regime. The rest of the Autobots were wary of this development, and so a few (especially [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]) considered Mirage a traitor. {{Storylink|Brothers' Burden}}

Mirage quickly realigned himself with the Autobot cause when Shockwave's true plan was revealed, and Cliffjumper seemed to forgive him, as Mirage had saved Cliffjumper from [[Dirge]] by sneaking up on him invisibly. {{Storylink|Revelation (comic issue)|Revelation}}

===''Binaltech''===

Mirage volunteered for an experimental new Binaltech upgrade that boosted the [[power chip rectifier]] in his revamped body to the Nth degree, making him permanently invisible thanks to his electro-disruptor. This proved to be key in a special mission conceived of by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]. Having uncovered several secrets from the files of the time-traveling [[Ravage]], the Autobots learned of a mysterious [[Large switch|switch]] hidden away on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] which, when pulled, would instantaneously immobilize all Transformers throughout the universe. Having lost Cybertron to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s tyrannical rule and facing considerable odds in the Sol System as well, Prime decided it was necessary to activate the switch in order to end the war.

With [[Tracks]] and several [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] [[GT System|GTs]] awaiting his signal as back-up, Mirage invisibly infiltrated Decepticon-controlled Cybertron and made his way to the switch. After throwing the switch, though, Mirage was surprised to find that he was still mobile. It seemed the Binaltech warriors (both Autobot and Decepticon) were significantly different enough from regular Transformers to be unaffected by the immobilization wave. With the Autobots now vastly outnumbering the Decepticons still in operation, the tide of the war had irreparably shifted.

===IDW comics continuity===

Mirage was a suspect in the assassination attempts on [[Blaster]], as he was one of only four Autobots present on the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub|Hub]] during both attacks. He and two of the other Autobots were cleared when it was discovered that a mind-controlled [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] was the true culprit. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

Mirage is haunted repeatedly by dreams of being a Decepticon. Or actually ''is'' a Decepticon from another universe who, after helping kill the last Autobots, got blown back through time and space to the main universe. Or via [[Zodiac]] energy has gained flashbacks of an alternate Decepticon Mirage. [[Primus|God]] knows what's going on there. {{storylink|Spotlight: Mirage}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Mirage''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1986/1991)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''07'''
[[Image:G1Mirage_toy.jpg|left|thumb|I don't need to be street-legal; I'm rich.]]

: Mirage was part of the original 1984 Autobot car assortment. His mold was originally used for a ''[[Diaclone]]'' F-1 Ligier JS-11 racer. The toy was specifically designed to work with the launcher mechanism contained in the Optimus Prime / Battle Convoy trailer. This toy is easily broken at the waist pivot. The labels on the toy are references to several real-world companies. The largest name, Citanes, is a deliberate corruption of Gitanes, a French cigarette company. (Quite unusual for a child's toy, but not the only [[Marlboor Wheeljack|cigarette reference in ''Diaclone'']].) The toy included Gitanes' logo of a dancing gypsy woman on what ends up as Mirage's belt in robot form. "Ligier" is the name of the company that manufactured the JS-11 chassis and fielded the team, traditionally wearing 25 and 26 on the F1 grid, while "elf" is a reference to a French oil company that has since merged with TotalFina to become TotalFinaElf.

: In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in multiple offers, including a [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[robot points]]. In Japan Mirage was also included in the 1986 ''Goodbye Convoy'' gift set. This was the final release of the mold, making Mirage the only one of the original Autobots not to have been reissued in some form.

: Hasbro and/or Takara have announced that the mold for Mirage is [[Gone Forever|either lost or damaged]], so a reissue is unlikely. This presumably excludes the molds obtained by [[Knockoff#Knockoff companies|certain Chinese companies]] to produce several Mirage "perfect" [[bootleg]]s in a variety of flavors including original, clear, smoke, and red, based on the ultra-rare version from the [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Generation 1|Diaclone Powered Convoy]] giftset.

===Generation 2===
* '''Mirage''' (Go-Bot, 1995)

: Mirage was released in 1995 as a black and yellow recolor of the [[Go-Bot]] [[Double Clutch (G2)|Double Clutch]]. He was also planned to be released as a flipchanger, but the ''Generation 2'' line was canceled to make way for ''[[Beast Wars]]''. The unreleased mold was first used in ''[[Machine Wars]]''.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]].

===Machine Wars===
* '''Mirage''' (Basic, 1997)
[[Image:Mwmirage.jpg|left|thumb|Gah! I'm teal! Somebody recolor me, please!]]

: Mirage's form in ''[[Machine Wars]]'' transforms into a blue and white Ligier JS39 Formula 1 race car. Like the other Machine Wars basics, the toy is a flipchanger (having a one-step, spring-loaded transformation), and his weapons are hidden in his alt mode. Unlike most of the ''Machine Wars'' toys, the head looks very similar to his G1 form. This is because the mold was originally designed as Mirage for ''[[Generation 2]]''.

: This mold was also used to make [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]].
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[[Image:RMRijie_toy.jpg|right|thumb|130px|Phew. Thanks.]]

===Robot Masters===
* '''Rijie''' (Basic, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-03'''

: This toy used the ''Machine Wars'' mold, but in much more [[Generation 1]] colors.

: Because of legal reasons, "Ligier" could not be used for the name of the ''Robot Masters'' toy, so "Rijie", which has the same pronunciation in Japan, was used instead. Curiously, the toy's instructions still identify it as "Ligier".

===Alternators===
* '''Mirage''' (Alternator, 2006)
:''Alternator ID number:'' '''22'''
[[Image:AlternatorsMirage_toy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|This toy is clearly black, red, and silver. You're just deluding yourself.]]

: ''[[Alternators]]'' Mirage transforms into a finely detailed 1:24 scale replica of a Ford GT, featuring opening doors, engine bay and trunk, with a realistic interior. As with most Alternators, his car body is mostly unpainted, but the metallic-flake deep blue plastic makes this hard to see.

: Featuring an innovative, different robot mode, Mirage is not a straight re-interpretation of the original Mirage's robot mode, due to the completely different types of vehicles. But coincidentally the Ford GT's hood features a shape that echoes a F1-type racing car's nose and front spoiler. His engine's supercharger forms two separate hand guns.

: Mirage was redecoed into [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rodimus]] for the ''[[Kiss Players]]'' line, which was further redecoed into Alternators [[Hot Rod toys|Rodimus]]. Later in 2007, he was redecoed in clear plastic colours to represent his 'invisibility mode' as an [[e-Hobby]] exclusive in the ''[[Binaltech]]'' line.

===Universe===
*'''Mirage''' (Spy Changer, 2006)

: For ''[[Universe]]'', Mirage is identical to the last Kay-Bee [[exclusive]] redeco of [[Robots in Disguise (cartoon)| Robots In Disguise]] [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]], transforming into a translucent green Lola Indy car. He was available only on an individual card from discount chains like The Dollar Store.

===Classics===
*'''Mirage''' (Classics Deluxe, 2006)
[[Image:X_Mirage2.JPG|right|thumb|120px|Applied to Revoltech club; rejected.]]

:''Classics'' Mirage was released in November 2006 in wave 2, along with the [[shortpacked]] [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. He transforms into a closed-canopy Formula racer concept car. Mirage's paint details contain a few ''Transformers'' in-jokes in the form of sponsor logos such as "[[Sparkplug Witwicky|Witwicky Sparkplugs]]" and "[[Lithone|Lithonian]] Drivetrain." Additionally, his racing number is still 26, as it was on the original toy. Other logos, which include "Plasma Injection Energy" and "F.P. Racing," refer to "pie" and the initials of [[Kyde|the deco artist's]] super-secret non-gay friendship cult, respectively.

:His robot mode is a lithe upgrade of his original form, now capable of a wide range of agile motion; he is by far the "dancer" of the Classics line. The front detaches to become a handheld electro-disruptor weapon which is said to be able to create illusions and allow him to appear invisible. (This is a reconciliation of Mirage's illusion-creation ability from his original tech spec profile and his invisibility power from the animated series.)

*'''Hologram Mirage''' (BotCon, 2007)

:A redeco of Classics Mirage in translucent and opaque blue, Mirage was available only as a "freebie" gift to attendees at BotCon 2007.

===Binaltech===
* Rijie (e-Hobby exclusive, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-18'''

:Rijie is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Mirage using mostly transparent plastic. The toy was exclusively available from [[e-Hobby]] in September 2007.

:Even though Takara had briefly contemplated releasing a [[Hot Rod|Hot Rodimus]] (Hot Rod) remold of Alternators Mirage as the next ''Binaltech'' toy after [[Ginrai]] (both toys would ultimately come out as part of the [[Kiss Players]] line instead), they apparently never created any diecast molds for the Ford GT sculpt. To justify the absence of diecast parts from a ''Binaltech'' toy, Takara decided to use clear plastic parts to represent an "invisible" mode, officially called an "Electro-Disrupter" (sic!) mode on the packaging.

===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robot_Hero_Mirage.JPG|left|thumb|150px|I'm too rich to be cute.]]
* Mirage Vs Starscream (2007)
:Mirage is a two-inch-high robot sculpted in super deformed style with articulation at the head and shoulders.

[[Image:Hologram_Robot_Hero_Mirage.JPG|right|thumb|150px|What he said.]]
* Decepticon Sneak Attack (2007)
:Hologram Mirage is recolor of the two-pack Mirage cast in transparent blue with slightly different paint details.

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==Trivia==
*Mirage is absent from the fictional events of 2005 and 2006 without explanation; a storyboarded scene from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' featuring Mirage was cut from the finished film. Amidst the transformation of [[Autobot City]], Mirage was to ambush the Insecticon [[Bombshell]] and then be fired upon by Megatron. Whether or not this would have killed Mirage is not made clear, but given the film's casual body count, it seems highly probable.

==External links==
* [http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Mirage ToyBin Mirage Toy Gallery]
* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm Mirage at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Mirage Mirage's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Omnibot (G1)

2008-02-28T18:40:36Z

Evil-yuusha: Happier now?

{{disambig2|the Generation 1 subgroup|the Energon subgroup|Omnicon}}

:''The Omnibots are an [[Autobot]] subgroup in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Lookinsideforaspecialoffer.jpg|thumb|350px|Omni wasn't ''that'' good a [http://www.8trackheaven.com/omni.html game]. Or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1990_Dodge_Omni.JPG car] for that matter.]]

The '''Omnibots''' are a trio of reinforcements sent from planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to assist the Autobots on planet [[Earth]]. They each have the ability to unleash a special, powerful weapon while in vehicle mode.

Their team consists of:

*[[Camshaft]]
*[[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]]
*[[Overdrive]]

==Fiction==
===Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers manga===
[[Image:Omnibots group.jpg|thumb|left|200px|They strike action poses ''all the time''.]]

The Omnibots appeared out of nowhere one day to embarrassingly hand [[Predaking]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] their collective asses, and were then never seen again.

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===Dreamwave comics continuity===

The Omnibots were defeated by the rampaging [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], unleashed on [[Iacon]] by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

==Toys==
[[image:PackIn_EarthlingsTheSTARS_Inside2.jpg|left|thumb|100px|The M&Ms Quartz '''''WATCH''''']]
The Omnibots were available as a mail-in promotion, billed as "Reinforcements from Cybertron!" for the Autobots. Each was available for 4 Robot Points and $5.00 USD and came with instructions, decals, and some weapon attachments. No tech specs were included with these figures, as they were so new that they hadn't even had the chance to be tested before shipping off to Earth.

The toys were a set of Diaclone car models unused in the first run of the Transformers figures, and which kept their Diaclone colors and paints as opposed to the rest of the Autobot lineup. They are considered by some to be the first "Triple Changers" due to their "third" modes, in which panels folded out to reveal or allow attachment of weapons and accessories.

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Machine Wars: Transformers

2008-02-28T01:41:11Z

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'''''Machine Wars''''' was a line of Transformers toys released in 1997 as a Kay-Bee Toy Works [[exclusive]]. Apparently, the line was an early attempt to bring vehicular characters and popular names back into ''Transformers'' after the success of ''[[Beast Wars]]'' revived the brand. Only one wave of figures was produced, and memory of the line has mostly faded. It is a rare example of both a [[micro-continuity|micro-continuity]] and an implied continuity which nevertheless had a full (albeit very small) toyline.

[[Image:MW_logo.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Now part of G1 continuity! So where do [[Animorphs]] fit in?]]
 
 

== Fiction ==
''Machine Wars''<nowiki>'</nowiki> placement within the larger fiction is an open-ended question. There is no form of accompanying fiction, nor even a story-establishing packaging blurb to set the stage. The on-package [[bio]]s establish that ten of the twelve toys are blatantly returning ''[[Generation 1]]'' characters in new bodies. (The errant two are [[Megaplex]] and [[Hubcap (MW)|Hubcap]], the latter of whom shares a name with but is otherwise nothing like the ''Generation 1'' [[Hubcap (G1)|robot of that name]].) As such, many fans have taken to thinking that ''Machine Wars'' is part of the ''Generation 1'' universe after ''[[Generation 2]],'' since this was its characters' first appearance as toys since then, and the ''Transformers'' franchise had not yet explicitly rebooted continuity nor established the concept of a [[multiverse]].

This placement is supported somewhat by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] bio, referring to him taking to the skies "again," likely a reference to the unreleased ''Generation 2'' "ATB Megatron" toy. Years later, the idea would find more traction in [[Takara]]'s controversial "[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/table.html official timeline]", where ''Machine Wars'' indeed follows ''Generation 2'' in a grand conglomeration of all ''Transformers'' continuities.

Another hint of story progression within ''Machine Wars'' itself comes from [[Thundercracker (G1)| Thundercracker's]] bio. Where his ''Generation 1'' bio had established him as being unsure of the Decepticon cause but willing to follow orders, his ''Machine Wars'' function is "Rebel Warrior," and he's described as believing in the Decepticon cause, yet "rebellious among his own ranks."

[[Image:StarscreamMW_Genesis.jpg|thumb|150px|left|"I've got a [[Galvatron (G1)#Controversy_over_identity|hint]] for you too."]]

While nostalgia has fueled a return to old Transformers franchises in new fiction and toys, ''Machine Wars'' has been largely overlooked. One notable exception is the bio for the [[e-Hobby]]-exclusive black [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], which refers to his ''Machine Wars'' form in the past tense. Also, the [[Genesis: The Art of Transformers|''Genesis'']] art book contains a portrait of ''Machine Wars'' Starscream. [[Matt Kuphaldt|The artist]] embedded story information into the scene, placing Starscream on the dais where [[The Transformers: The Movie|he was once crowned]] and adorning him with the same purple cape. But the setting glows golden, a reference to the post-[[The Rebirth, Part 3|Rebirth]] [[Golden Age]], and Starscream brandishes the presumably defeated [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s torn-off cannon. The picture was intended to be a sequel to [http://www.spektakle.com/portfolio/tf/tf_fan_starscream.html a piece of the artist's own fan art.]''

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== Toys ==
It is speculated that the line was a "stopgap" measure due to ''very'' early ideas (which Hasbro ultimately did not go through with) for a ''Generation 1'' revival having been told to fans at [[BotCon 1996]] by the Hasbro representative there, [[Anthony Gaud]], and Hasbro putting together a quick line to capitalize on the rapacious hunger of the fandom for vehicle-form toys.

The line is entirely old molds: four small molds that had been originally developed for ''Generation 2'' but were canceled with the line, and four larger toys released in the second-to-last year of ''Generation 1'' in European markets. The card artwork is often cited as a testament to rushed production; many of the packages have character art from ''different'' toys, altered to resemble very vaguely the toy inside the package.

===Autobots===
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]
*[[Hubcap (MW)|Hubcap]]
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]

===Decepticons===
*[[Megaplex]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/series/mw.htm ''Machine Wars'' toys at TFU.info]

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File:MW logo.jpg

2008-02-28T01:05:08Z

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Omnibot (G1)

2008-02-27T23:12:07Z

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 subgroup|the Energon subgroup|Omnicon}}

:''The Omnibots are an [[Autobot]] subgroup in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Lookinsideforaspecialoffer.jpg|thumb|350px|Downshift wanted them to be ''real'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1990_Dodge_Omni.JPG Omnis], but he was outvoted.]]

The '''Omnibots''' are a trio of reinforcements sent from planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to assist the Autobots on planet [[Earth]]. They each have the ability to unleash a special, powerful weapon while in vehicle mode.

Their team consists of:

*[[Camshaft]]
*[[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]]
*[[Overdrive]]

==Fiction==
===Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers manga===
[[Image:Omnibots group.jpg|thumb|left|200px|They strike action poses ''all the time''.]]

The Omnibots appeared out of nowhere one day to embarrassingly hand [[Predaking]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] their collective asses, and were then never seen again.

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===Dreamwave comics continuity===

The Omnibots were defeated by the rampaging [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], unleashed on [[Iacon]] by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

==Toys==
[[image:PackIn_EarthlingsTheSTARS_Inside2.jpg|left|thumb|100px|The M&Ms Quartz '''''WATCH''''']]
The Omnibots were available as a mail-in promotion, billed as "Reinforcements from Cybertron!" for the Autobots. Each was available for 4 Robot Points and $5.00 USD and came with instructions, decals, and some weapon attachments. No tech specs were included with these figures, as they were so new that they hadn't even had the chance to be tested before shipping off to Earth.

The toys were a set of Diaclone car models unused in the first run of the Transformers figures, and which kept their Diaclone colors and paints as opposed to the rest of the Autobot lineup. They are considered by some to be the first "Triple Changers" due to their "third" modes, in which panels folded out to reveal or allow attachment of weapons and accessories.

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File:RadioAMRobot01.jpg

2008-02-27T18:37:26Z

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Scan of the Radio AM Robot box-art.

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Super Collection Figure

2008-02-27T04:57:46Z

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'''Super Collection Figure''' or ''''SCF'''' is a series of non-transformable [[Plastic|PVC]] figures that closely resemble characters from the various Transformers TV series. They were later released in the United States as '''Heroes of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'''.

==SCF==
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten [[wave]]s or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] [[continuity]], whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on [[Micron Legend]] characters.

[[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were [[repaint]]s of existing figures, but many were new or [[retool]]ed [[mold]]s. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-[[scale]] characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were [[exclusive]] figures available only at [[convention]]s or as [[Lucky Draw]] prizes.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish.

''Note: All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted''

===Act 1 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
*Megatron w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy vs Megatron giftset w/ energy weapons & battle damage (color) - Tokyo Game Show 2002
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (color) - TF Generations Lucky Draw 2nd Prize

===Act 2 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*Convoy (alt mode)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode)
*[[Minerva]]
*[[Rodimus Prime|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color)
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix]] (clear tinted)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron (color metallic) & Convoy (alt mode) (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Act 3 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike]]
*[[Chromedome]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (color & clear)
*Reformat Megatron (clear w/ purple accents)

===Act 4 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Arcee w/ exo-suit [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]]
*Convoy w/ comlink
*[[Diaclone]] Ultra Magnus (Powered Convoy)
*Megatron w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
'''Chase figures'''
*God Ginrai (gold)
*Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode) (color metallic)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (color & pewter)

===Act 5 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Metalhawk]] w/ Minerva ([[human]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Overlord]]
*[[Shūta Gō|Go Shooter]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Black Zarak]] (color & pewter)
*Ghost Starcream (clear tinted)
*[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver)

===Act 6 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron
*Hot Rodimus
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (color)
*Galvatron (metallic)
*[[Grand Maximus]] (color & pewter)

===Act 7 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Deathsaurus]] w/ [[Tigerbreast]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Deathsaurus w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color)
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color)
*[[Victory Saber]] (gold)

===Act 8 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Cerebros]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Coronation Starscream (color)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (color)
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (color & pewter)

===Act 9 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy]]
*[[Demolishor]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] Convoy (color)
*Cybertronian Megatron (color)

===Act 10 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]
*[[Sideways]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
*Super Mode Convoy
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Red Alert (color)
*[[Super Mode]] Convoy w/ [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] (color)

==Mega SCF==
Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters. Each came with an assortment of [[accessories]] and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. The first wave was based on characters from the Generation One continuity, the second featured characters from Micron Legend.

===Wave 1 (G1)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Convoy (color metallic)
*Hot Rodimus (color)
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak (color)
*Rodimus Convoy (color)
*Star Saber (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Victory Leo (color)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color) - Robot Station 2002
*Megatron w/ [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Wave 2 (Micron Legend)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Demolishor (color)
*Hot Shot (color)
*Megatron (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Super Mode Convoy (color)

==Heroes of Cybertron==
The Hasbro counterparts to SCF were the '''Heroes of Cyberton''' (or '''HOC'''), released in a total of five waves featuring only G1 characters. Some notable differences between the two lines:

*Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes

*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character

*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter [[variant]]s were produced

*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF

*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions

*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[lightpipe|light piping]].

===Wave 1===
*Arcee
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime w/ [[Apex Bomber|Apex Armor]]
*Skywarp
*Starscream

===Wave 2===
*Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
*Megatron w/ energy weapon
*Paradron Medic
*Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
*Thundercracker
*Ultra Magnus

===Wave 3===
*Cyclonus
*Galvatron
*Grimlock (alt mode)
*Ironhide
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave

===Wave 4===
*Bumblebee w/ Spike ([[Autobot]] Espionage Team)
*Dirge
*Gigatron (aka Overlord)
*Jazz
*Perceptor
*Wheeljack
'''Bonus figure'''
*Fortress Maximus
'''Exclusive figures'''
*[[Sunstorm]] (Starscream repaint) - [[OTFCC 2003]]
*[[Air Warrior]] 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three [[generic]] [[Seeker]]s) - OTFCC 2003

===Wave 5===
*Devastator
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak
*Omega Supreme
*Optimus Prime w/ comlink
*Ratchet
*Starscream w/ crown
'''Bonus figure'''
*Metroplex

==Heroes of Cybertron (2006)==

Re-releases of [[Hasbro]]'s first Heroes of Cybertron line, produced to coincide with the 2006 DVD release of the original ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and the upcoming [[Transformers (2007)]] movie.

The figures were virtually the same as the previous HOC releases, except for being cast in solid rather than translucent plastic, more in keeping with the SCF originals. The 2006 series did not include any bonus figures.

===Wave 1===
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave
*Ultra Magnus

==External Links==
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22f78deda9fad3d?dmode=source&output=gplain Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs] — Transcriptions by Neale Davidson
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Power booster rod

2008-02-27T03:32:22Z

Evil-yuusha:

:''The Power Booster Rod is a tool from the [[Marvel Comics]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Powerboosterrod.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Let's hope the Autobots can all read English.]]
As long as the '''Power Booster Rod''' is clamped to the lever within the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] which activates the Ark's defenses, any [[Autobot]] can flip the lever by remote control. This is possible partly due to the amazing abilities of the Power Booster Rod itself -- whoever wields it can use it to lift heavy objects with ease.

So don't steal it, okay?

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
When the small-time car thief, the [[Mechanic]], followed [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] back to the Ark in search of weapons to steal, he found the Power Booster Rod while all of the rest of the Autobots were outside the Ark attending [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s funeral. [[Image:Powerboosterrodbonk.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The Mechanic throws a wrench in the works, trunk-ating their plans, and really bowling them over.]]When they began to return, the Mechanic swiped the Power Booster Rod while the defenses were switched on, forcing the Autobot to fight their way into their own base. The Mechanic was able to flee with the Power Booster Rod in tow. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

With the Power Booster Rod and the other technologies he stole, the Mechanic was able to
steal whatever he wanted, no matter the size, with ease. Enraged that a [[human]] had bested them, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] sent [[Blaster]] and [[Goldbug]] to hunt down the Mechanic and take back the goods stolen from them. Though the two Autobots were able to put an end to the Mechanic's scheme to sell advanced armaments to gangsters, the Mechanic escaped (again) with everything he'd stolen, including the Power Booster Rod. {{storylink|Mechanical Difficulties!}}

The Power Booster Rod was never seen again, but presumably the Mechanic, if he was never apprehended, still has it.

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Autobot repair device

2008-02-27T03:28:53Z

Evil-yuusha:

:''The Autobot repair device is mechanism from the [[Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

You gotta love '''[[Autobot]] repair devices'''. They're crude, but cheap, and they get the job done.

==Fiction==
===Beast Wars===
After [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] damaged [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in an attempt to ensure the [[Decepticon]]s won the [[Great War]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] used codes to [[Teletraan I]] to activate repair equipment. After the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'''s repair device was brought on line, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] initiated repairs, while [[Optimus Primal]] took the dangerous step of merging his [[spark]] with Prime's own. The device, hovering over Prime's damaged head, managed to regenerate the circuits and construct new armor. {{storylink|Optimal Situation}}

Though one of the strongest of the [[Maximal]]s, Rhinox had difficulty moving the switches.

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10.2 ultra-drill

2008-02-27T03:28:09Z

Evil-yuusha:

:''The 10.2 ultra-drill is some kinda doodad from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

A '''10.2 ultra-drill''' is piece of Cybertronic technology. Presumably, its function involves some type of drilling. The ''ultra'' type, whatever that is.
(Could this be a vital operation in producing [[Cheetor (BW)|ultra gears?]])

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
[[Alpha Trion]] was searching for a 10.2 ultra-drill lost somewhere in his workshop when a group of [[Decepticon]]s, led by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], burst in, demanding he give them the [[Key to Vector Sigma]].

He tried to resist, but they managed to overpower him and take the Key, leaving him severly damaged. A group of [[Autobot]]s soon arrived and repaired him, and after a journey to [[Vector Sigma]] fraught with peril, Alpha Trion sacrificed himself by merging with the supercomputer in order to grant life to the [[Aerialbot]]s.

The fate of his misplaced 10.2 ultra-drill is, sadly, unknown.

{{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}}

==Trivia==
10.2 millimeters is actually a standard metric drill size.

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Category:Tools

2008-02-27T03:24:39Z

Evil-yuusha: New page: Category:Technology

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Cheetor (BW)

2008-02-27T03:17:23Z

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:''Cheetor is a [[Maximal]] (and later an [[Autobot]]) from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Cheetorbw.jpg|right|thumb|250px|There he is, [[Scale|your little guy]].]]

'''Cheetor''' is full of youthful overconfidence. He's also the fastest Maximal on four legs, so he gets into way too much trouble. Thankfully, [[Optimus Primal]] keeps a steady eye on him. In return, Cheetor has grown to idolize Primal, whom he calls "Big Bot." Optimus Primal knows the young and inexperienced Cheetor needs a good role model, so he doesn't mind too much. And, hey, he's a good kid. Just...keep him away from [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], okay? Impressionable minds, and all.

Speaking of bad influences, Cheetor had a brief crush on the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] turncoat [[Blackarachnia]], adding some real tension between him and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]. He seems over her now.

:''Japanese name'': '''Cheetas''' 
:''Spanish name'': '''Chitor''' 
:''Italian name'': '''Ghepard''' 
:''Indonesian name'': '''Sidor''' ''(probably a pronunciation mistake)''
:''French name'': '''Vélocitor''' 

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Timelines: Dawn of Future's Past''====

====''Beast Wars''====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Ian Corlett]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese), [[Tata Guarnieri]] (Brazil)
[[Image:Cheetorbeast1.jpg|left|thumb|170px|What? Is it my breath?]]

After the ''[[Axalon]]'' crash-landed on a mysterious planet, the most youthful crew member of the disabled ship chose a cheetah as his new beast form. Impressed with his own appearance, the young 'bot renamed himself Cheetor.

Far too frequently, Cheetor looked up to Optimus Primal enough to rush out in an all-too eager attempt to prove himself. He seemed to botch as many missions as he carried out successfully; he broke an experimental communicator, rushed into combat, got himself captured by [[Tarantulas]], and set up remote survey posts in the middle of a lightning storm on a bed of unstable energon crystals.

It seems Cheetor also trusted [[Dinobot]] more than the rest of his crew. When Optimus Primal was feared dead, a vote was held to decide whether [[Rattrap]] or [[Dinobot]] would lead the Maximals. Naturally, both parties voted for themselves, but as Rhinox read out the votes, he was only surprised by Dinobot's second vote. This would imply that he did NOT vote for Dinobot, and that it must have been Cheetor. {{Storylink|Chain of Command}}

When the [[quantum surge]] from the explosion of the [[Planet Buster]] engulfed the planet, Cheetor's exostructure was mutated into a shiny new [[Transmetal]] body. Along with a tougher metal hide and built-in weaponry, his beast mode gained the ability to fly via two powerful thrusters in his torso. Unfortunately, his first attempt at flying led him on a one-way trip into a bulkhead. As Rattrap later remarked after a disastrous rescue attempt, a few flying lessons wouldn't have hurt. {{Storylink|Aftermath}}

[[Image:TM2Cheetorfly.jpg|right|thumb|170px|Ultra gear!]]

While supporting [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge's]] attack on Megatron's perverse cloning experiments, Cheetor came in contact with the direct energy beam of the [[transmetal driver]], causing a massive explosion that made his fellow Maximals believe he was dead. However, he was seriously damaged and wandered around for megacycles afterwards, not knowing where he was, before he finally stumbled back to base.

Refusing treatment in the CR chamber, he was prone to hallucinations, panic attacks, paranoia, and delirium. He escaped the base and would rest for hours at a time, only to awaken and find himself somewhere foreign, his gears exhausted. {{Storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}}

[[Image:Cheetort2.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Rawr.]]

In reality, his Transmetal body was in conflict with the alien "Transmetal 2" power infused into it by the transmetal driver. While unconscious, he would undergo a mutation into a feral beast that acted with savagery and aggression. With Optimus Primal's help, he finally gained control of the power and rejoined the rest of the Maximals, who were surprised at the rapid changes to him. {{Storylink|Feral Scream Part 2}}

This "new" Cheetor regularly lost his temper, particularly with Rattrap. Still, he was considerably less reckless, and all of his decisions seemed to have a casual air of confidence and a youthful belief in invincibility. At heart, he was still Optimus's little guy.

"Oh, joy," Rattrap remarked on this. "Cyber-puberty."
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[[Image:Cheetor-precog.jpg|thumb|'''Dreams out of Joint?''' He sees Rattrap's rescue attempt before it happens.]]

{{note|Cheetor's surreal dream sequences sometimes contained hints of future events.}}

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====3H ''Tales of the Beast Wars'' comics====

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====''Beast Wars Metals'' manga====

{{Note|Although it picks up after the first season, the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga is not in-continuity with the television series.}}

[[Image:CheetasManga1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Off to go train with Piccolo or something, I'm sure.]]

Cheetor retained his youthful, inexperienced personality throughout the Japanese interpretation of ''Beast Wars''. For the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga, his character design was retooled for a more visually blunt interpretation of his personality.

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====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
Cheetor appeared outside the ''Ark'' (in his Transmetal form) alongside Optimus Primal and Rhinox during ''Beast Wars: The Gathering''.

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====Beast Machines====
:''Voice actor'': [[Ian Corlett]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese), [[Hercules Fernando]] (Brazil)

At the start of [[Beast Machines]], Cheetor was stripped of his Transmetal 2 power and thrust into a dark and unfriendly world. As a result, he relapsed slightly into the dependent bot that he was at the start of the first series, idolizing Optimus Primal and blindly following orders. However, as he slowly got a handle on his new situation, the maturity Cheetor had gained during the beast wars seemed to come full circle. He acted calmer, frequently took over leadership in place of Optimus Primal, and overall behaved more "adult". (The role of "kid" was taken over by [[Nightscream]].)

After Optimus Primal and Megatron fell into the planet's organic core, starting the Cybertron-wide reformatting, the Oracle spoke to Cheetor's mind, possibly suggesting that Optimus Primal had passed his communication abilities to Cheetor as he died.

====Fun Publications====
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==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
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*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 1996/1997)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-3'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-gun, water-shooting gun

: Cheetor transforms into an organic, big cat-like creature somewhat resembling a cheetah. As such, he is yellow and covered in spots. In robot mode, he is armed with a rifle made out of his hindquarters and tail, along with a second "gut gun" formed out of his stomach. As with most early ''Beast Wars'' toys, he features a "[[mutant head]]" that replaces his face.

: There are several variations of this toy. The initial "rocky bubble" version of the toy features blue cheetah eyes and was incredibly hard to find [[#GunTrivia|due to delayed shipping]]. The "smooth bubble" release later in the year gave him red cheetah eyes. He was released again in 1997 (what with being a popular show character) in ''Beast Wars''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s second year, this time with bright green cheetah eyes. The [[Takara]] version not only has various color tweaks to make him slightly more show-colored (including dark green cheetah eyes), it also has a slight [[retool|mold tweak]] to keep the beast head pointed forward in robot mode, which has been retained on all versions thereafter, excepting [[Hasbro]]'s initial release of [[Tigatron]]. Finally, a one-of-a-kind, all-gold version of Cheetor was awarded in Japan for a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' contest.

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

: This mold was also used to make [[Shadow Panther]]/[[Ravage#ShadowPanther|Ravage]] and [[Tigatron#Dx1|Tigatron]]. It was slated to be used for ''[[Universe]]'' [[Nightprowler]], but that toy set was canceled.

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*'''Cheetas Vs. Waspitter''' (Vs pack, 1997)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-3'''

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

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*'''Cheetor (Transmetal)''' (Deluxe, 1998/1999)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-42'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: [[Transmetal]] Cheetor is the first mostly robotic Cheetor toy. As with most first-wave Transmetal toys, his beast mode is entirely robotic, but his robot mode has organic elements in its design. In beast mode, two rocket boosters can be flipped out of the sides of the cat torso to create a "flight mode", plus his tail rotates 180 to provide a "stabilizer" fin. In robot mode, his removable tail becomes a spiked whip, but he has no ranged weaponry, though you can put his hideous hands together to simulate the "gun" he used on the show.

: The Takara ''[[Beast Wars Metals]]'' release of the toy features two small changes from the Hasbro version. The more immediately noticeable is that the "CHEETOR" [[tampograph]] on his beast mode was changed to "CYBERTRON" and the Maximal [[faction symbol]]. The other is that Takara Cheetor has green robot-mode eyes, whereas the Hasbro version has light blue.

: This mold was retooled into [[Ravage#TM1|Jaguar]] and [[BotCon 2001]]'s [[Tigatron#BC01|Tigatron]], and slightly retooled to make ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Cheetor (Armada)#Toys|Cheetor]]. It was also used as the model for the non-toy character [[Cataclysm]].

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*'''Metals Cheetas Vs Metals Waspitter''' (Vs pack, 1999)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-42'''

: Once again Cheetor was packaged in a vs-pack with [[Waspinator#BWMVs|Waspinator]], this time in their "Metals" forms. Again, both toys are identical to the individual releases.

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*'''Cheetor (Transmetal 2)''' (Deluxe, 1999)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-49'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, tail-flail

: Transmetal 2 Cheetor is the first major departure from the usual Cheetor styling, but maintains the standard "stand up cat"-style transformation, for which the robot mode is essentially the beast mode standing on its hind legs. TM2 Cheetor transforms into a saber-toothed tiger-type big cat with a large rocket engine grafted into his back. In robot mode, this rocket engine becomes a spring-loaded missile launcher.

: As with all Transmetal 2 toys, he features a [[spark]] crystal, a small, clear-colored ball with a vacuum-metalized faction logo inside. Cheetor's spark is placed on his left hind leg.

: This mold was later redecoed into [[Ravage#TM2|Tripredacus Agent]]. (Notice the pattern yet?)

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*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories'': Tail-gun, water-shooting gun

: In 1999, a redeco of the [[#Dx1|original Cheetor toy]] was released, with "[[Fox Kids]]" branding on the packaging to advertise the show's move from syndication to a network. Aside from changing the black spots on his fur to a strange maroon color, at first glance, FK Cheetor seems identical to his original counterpart. However, a closer look shows that both the blue and the gold robot parts were all replaced with a metallic blue trim.

: Product listings gave this toy the name "Jungle Strike Cheetor", but that name never made it to packaging.

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*'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: Shortly afterwards, [[#TM1|Transmetal Cheetor]] received a "Fox Kids" redeco, released along with a redeco of [[Tarantulas#TMFK|Transmetal Tarantulas]]. This red-and-charcoal version of Cheetor proved to be hard to come by, as this assortment did not ship for very long at all. Shipping lists listed the toy as "Live Wire Cheetor", but that name never made it to the packaging.

: In Japan, this toy was released as a [[JafCon]] convention [[exclusive]], along with the "Fox Kids" versions of [[Airazor (BW)#TMFK|Transmetal Airazor]] and [[Rattrap#TMFK|Transmetal Rattrap]].

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===Beast Machines===
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*'''Cheetor''' (Mega, 2000/2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''BR-02'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: Part of the first assortment of ''[[Beast Machines]]'' Megas, Cheetor transforms into a super-lean [[technorganic]] cheetah. In keeping with the early ''Beast Machines'' design trend of "articulated features", turning the beast-mode head causes its jaw to open and close. His left foreleg has a gear-spring horizontal "swiping" action activated by pushing a section of the above shoulder-armor towards his body.

: In robot mode, his head has the same feature; turning it left or right opens and closes his Muppet-like jaw. The "swiping"-action arm{{m-}}now on his right side{{m-}}is still available in this mode and can be used to swing his tail-whip around. It needs to be noted that because of cheetor's unusual body proportions and very small feet, he has issues standing up properly in this mode, especially with his legs positioned in the proper cat-like digitigrade style.

: In 2005, the toy was re-released as part of the Japanese Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] ''[[Beast Wars Returns]]'' line. It does not appear that any significant changes were made to it. Reportedly, this item had a run of only 4000 pieces.

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*'''Cheetor''' (McDonald's Happy Meal, 2000)
**''McNumber'':

: This tiny, softer-plastic representation of Cheetor is great for the yung'uns. As one of ''ten'' toys in the [[McDonald's]] ''Beast Machines'' Happy Meal promotion, it features an incredibly simplistic transformation with no removable parts.

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*'''Cheetor''' (Supreme, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Tail-sword, 2 missiles

: One of the largest ''Transformers'' toys ever, nearly as tall as [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Toys|Fortress Maximus]] in robot mode, Supreme Cheetor was heavily hyped as an "ultimate" toy. Aside from having the most [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] sculpting of any ''Beast Machines'' Cheetor toy, he features electronic lights and sounds in both modes, articulated jaws on both his beast and robot-mode heads, and raising "hackles" on his beast mode back. Each arm contains a [[gimmick]] as well. His right arm has a geared up-and-down "slashing" movement. His left arm has extending fingers (yes, fingers) which also contain a spring-loaded twin missile launcher. It should be noted that even with his wider and rubber-padded feet, like [[#BMMega|Mega Cheetor]] he has balance issues in robot mode thanks to his top-heavy construction and oddly jointed legs.

: This toy was an ultimately inauspicious start for the Supreme price point. It [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarmed]] pretty badly and ended up in blowout sales at online retailers for upwards 75% off its original price tag.

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*'''Night Slash Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 2001)

: "Night Slash" Cheetor is a much more angular and mechanical-looking version of the character, with a more show-like face sculpt. Each bicep holds a spring-loaded sword attached by a brace that flips into his waiting hands when released. He has a Spark Crystal mounted on his upper back between his shoulders, and just behind that, a pair of thrusters on his back as well. His interior chest has an odd "roller" mechanism with moving parts whose purpose has yet to be determined.

: This mold was used to make [[CatSCAN]].

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*'''Perfect Choice Cheetas''' (Mega, 2005)

: The [[#BMMega|original Mega Cheetor toy]] was [[redeco]]ed in black and silver as a special ''Beast Wars Returns'' promotional contest prize. By ordering the cartoon series through the digital cable provider, you were automatically entered in a drawing for the toy, along with several other smaller merchandise prizes. All of the gimmicks from the first version are retained in this one. <ref>http://megatronofcybertron.homestead.com/japanesebeastwarsreturns.html</ref> It is currently unknown how many "Perfect Choice Cheetas" prizes were awarded.

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===Universe===
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*'''Night Slash Cheetor''' (Deluxe, 2005)

[[Image:Tscheetoruniverse.jpg|thumb|150px|]]

: A redeco of the [[#BMNSC|''Beast Machines'' Night Slash Cheetor toy]], the ''[[Universe]]'' [[Autobot]] version gives Cheets a predominantly orangey-yellow coloration again, but this time with a lot of red and some super-dark blue accents. All of his gimmicks from the previous version are retained.

: This toy was one of the last ''Universe'' toys sold at normal wide-release retail.

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===Beast Wars 10th Anniversary===
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*'''Cheetor''' (Beast Wars 10th Anniversary, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Tail-gun, water-shooting gun
[[Image:BW10Cheetor_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Not completely [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]].]]

: In 2006, Hasbro redecoed the [[#Dx1|original Cheetor toy]] for their ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' reissue line. He was cast in a different shade of yellow, and unlike most of the other toys in the line, he was actually ''further'' off-model than his original toy, the biggest difference being that the newer toy lacks the gold paint on its forearms and feet found on the show model. His right beast mode shoulder was [[tampograph]]ed with a Maximal sigil. He came packed with build-a-figure [[Transmutate]]'s torso and a DVD disc containing the episode "[[Equal Measures]]".

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===Timelines===
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*'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, left & right side-pipes, Maximal "Golden Disk Key"

: "[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]] Cheetor" is a redeco of ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], transforming into a low-ridin' Cybertronian race car with a large Maximal sigil on his hood and a cheetah-pattern deco for his upholstery. Stylin'! Inserting a "[[Cyber Planet Key|Golden Disk Key]]" into the slot on his back pops up a pair of gun barrels, which can be held in robot mode as his pre-beast Quasar gun. His head is also [[retool]]ed from the original body to represent his ''Beast Wars'' head more closely, making his face even more show-accurate then the original toy's.

: He was available only as part of the [[BotCon 2006]] "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]" box-set, with "Axalon" versions of [[Optimus Primal#BC06|Optimus Primal]], [[Rhinox (BW)#BC06|Rhinox]], [[Rattrap#BC06|Rattrap]], and "[[Darksyde]]" [[Dinobot (BW)#BC06|Dinobot]].

: This toy{{m-}}with the retooled head{{m-}}was used to make "[[Tigatron#BC06|Unit 2]]". The original version was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] and [[Movie (franchise)|movie-verse]] [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]]. It was also the basis for many many non-toy [[Maximal Command Security Force]] members.

===Titanium Series===
*'''Cheetor''' (Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories'': 2 scimitars

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Cheetor is based heavily on the [[#TSTrivia|design of Cheetor seen in the ''Beast Machines'' cartoon]], albeit with some differences, notably much thicker limbs, making him far more stable in robot mode. His twin scimitars can peg onto his hips for storage and are made of softer, rubbery plastic. His [[die-cast]] metal is limited to his shoulders, torso, and thighs.

: Care must be taken when transforming Cheetor into beast mode. His robot head ''must'' be pushed back into his beast mode's neck until it ''clicks''. Failure to do so will cause his robot mode head to get stuck inside the chest after the cheetah mode's neck is pushed into it, and may require disassembling the torso to get it out again.

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===Beast Wars Telemocha Series===

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* '''Cheetas''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TM-03'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-gun, water-shooting gun
: In 2007, Takara did the 10th Anniversary thing for the ''[[Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]'' line, except much more show-accurate than Hasbro, with a ''ridiculous'' number of [[paint application]]s. The quasar cannon, however, remains a big question mark in terms of show-accuracy. No one's perfect. This release came with a DVD of the Japanese dub of "[[Chain of Command]]".

==Merchandise==
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*'''Cheetas''' (candy toy kit, 1997)

: Part of a set of four [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]]s, this version of Cheetor, based on [[#Dx1|the original toy]], is an unpainted and unassembled plastic kit that transforms (and partially re-assembles) from cheetah to robot mode, though much smaller (and cheaper) than the original toy. It is cast entirely in pale yellow and grayish-tan plastics, as are the other three toys in the set: [[Dinobot (BW)#CandyToy1|Dinobot]], [[Rattrap#CandyToy1|Rattrap]], and [[Terrorsaur (BW)#CandyToy1|Terrorsaur]].

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* '''Beast Wars magnet set''' (1997)

: The original cast of ten from the ''Beats Wars'' cartoon was rendered in adorable [[super-deformed]] style for a set of magnets. Awwwww.

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*'''Cheetor''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)

: A 31-point character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Cheetor "transforms" into a Transmetal 2 cheetah. He uses the same parts layout as [[Ravage#3DBC|Ravage]] and [[Rampage (G1)#3DBC|Rampage]].

===Robot Heroes===
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==Trivia==
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[[Image:Cheetor-preliminarytoy.jpg|right|thumb|The original guns, featuring realistically painted cheetah guts. Hooray!]]
* The first Cheetor toy was originally intended to be part of the first wave of ''Beast Wars'' Deluxes released, but experienced a delayed initial release, coming several weeks afterwards. This was likely due to a change made to his "tail gun", which on the toy is much different from the version glimpsed in catalogues, commercials, and toy packaging cross-sells. The prototype gun is held via a handle on the top side of the tail rather than underneath the haunches and has a small blue gun barrel that flips out. Why this change was made and whether it was the actual cause of the delay are currently unknown.

[[Image:BWRConcept01.jpg|right|thumb|Cheetor's control art. Yes, that IS Cheetor, not Shadow Panther. Yes, it's not a cheetah.]]

* Cheetor's design art seems to indicate he wasn't originally designed to be a cheetah...or was at least designed to be generically big-cat-like enough to be other types of feline.

* It's interesting to note that Cheetor fired the first shots of the Beast Wars. First he shot at [[Waspinator]], unprovoked, and again at [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] while [[Optimus Primal|Optimus]] was attempting to negotiate. What a little rascal.

* Aside from [[Tigatron]], Cheetor is the only character in ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' who is definitely [[Scale|in the correct scale]] to the lifeform he has adopted as a beast mode. As a result, Cheetor has the odd distinction of being the yardstick by which other ''Beast Wars'' characters' scale inconsistencies can be measured.

* On the other hand, [[#Dx1|Cheetor's original toy]] is ''monstrously'' out of [[scale]] with his fellow Deluxe Class toys and is only scale-compatible with larger toys such as the Ultra-class [[Optimus Primal]].

* [[Mainframe Entertainment]]'s original plan for [[Transmetal]] Cheetor was to have his face mature over the course of the season, from a big-eared, wide-eyed, rounded face into one close to the toy. Also, he would have had a "Hero's Heart" which glowed after completing brave or heroic feats, somewhat akin to the classic anime character "Astro Boy". Due to time and financial restrictions, none of these concepts panned out. Thankfully.

[[Image:CheetorGameBoyColor1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I wonder what Beast Machines Cheetor thinks of this artwork?]]

* ''[[Comics Bom Bom]]'' advertisements for the Game Boy Color's ''[[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle]]'' feature Cheetor with a completely different (and much happier) head than the version which appeared in the game's instruction manual. Both are sickeningly cute, though.

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* According to ''Titanium Series'' concept designer [[Don Figueroa]], making ''Titanium'' Cheetor use his ''Beast Machines'' body was his idea. It seems he was told simply to make "Cheetor", but his [[Hasbro]] supervisors never specified ''which'' Cheetor to make.

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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm Cheetor at TFU.info]

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Dirge (G1)

2008-02-27T03:13:56Z

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:''Dirge is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1Dirge_MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Death comes to he who-- wait, no, death comes to ME. I've been saying that wrong this whole time."]]

'''Dirge''' is a master of using fear as a weapon. Mournful, morose, and silent, his behavior gives even close comrades like [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] the creeps. Dirge actively cultivates this atmosphere; his engines are even tuned to generate fear in all who hear them. Few realize, however, that this need to instill fear is part of an overwhelming need for control over his own situation. Should things spiral out of control, Dirge falls victim to paralyzing fear himself and his usefulness as a warrior vanishes.

True to his name, he tends to die a lot.

{{quote|Death comes to he who crosses me.|A confused Dirge|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1]]"}}

:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Funébro'''
:''Italian name:'' '''Sparviero'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
Dirge was on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] serving under [[Straxus]] when contact was first made with the long-lost [[Earth]]bound Decepticons. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}} After Straxus's death, Dirge and his fellow "coneheads" were the second team of Decepticons to travel to Earth via the [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had instructed that their jet modes be altered to resemble "Terran craft" which had previously been seen in a [[G.B. Blackrock|Blackrock]] aerospace plant under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] control. {{storylink|Brainstorm!}}

[[image:Dirge_DeathSerpentor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|He couldn't even kill Duke, but he wasted ''you?'']]

Their mission was to defend a giant drill that would bore through [[Hoover Dam]] and siphon the Colorado River through the space bridge to the waterless Cybertron, where Decepticon turbines would generate "enough energy to power Cybertron for years." But just as the drill began its work, the [[Aerialbot|Aerialbots]] intervened. Dirge found his fear-inducing ability was particularly effective against the acrophobic [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], but the other Decepticons fared poorly enough that a retreat was eventually called.

When the Decepticons later allied with [[Cobra]], Dirge was assigned to be an emissary among the humans. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} This would be unfortunate for the luckless [[Seeker]]. When [[Serpentor]] realized the Decepticons were going to destroy the Earth, he needed a token of conciliation to show the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. So in the middle of a battle against [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], Serpentor goaded Dirge into attacking the giant with everything he had. Serpentor then pressed a button in the cockpit of his own jet, "jamming" Dirge's "frequencies," which caused the Seeker's weapons to lock up and explode when he tried to fire.

The explosion tore Dirge apart, and he wouldn't be seen again for years.
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====Generation 2====
[[image:Dirge_DeathSwarm.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Death by [[Furmanism]].]]

Dirge reappeared among the Decepticon forces just long enough to sacrifice himself futilely against the [[Swarm]], self-destructing alongside [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]]. Moments later, Megatron showed up with the [[rheanimum]] that could have saved him.{{ - }}

====Timelines Classics====
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[[image:Dirge_DeathTimelines.jpg|left|150px|thumb|You only get so many do-overs, pal.]]

While the war seemingly ended with [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon's]] defeat at [[Klo]], Megatron was quietly gathering the remains of forgotten Earthbound casualties and rebuilding them. Dirge was among his resurrections, but the Seeker chose to follow the exiled Bludgeon instead.<ref>[[Classics (2006)|Classics]] [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]'s bio card</ref> This would prove an unfortunate choice, as Dirge soon ended up in the [[Cerebro-shell|cerebro-shelled]] thrall of [[Bug Bite]].

When Bug Bite decided to try and subvert Megatron himself, Dirge was on the team accompanying him to Earth. {{storylink|Games of Deception}} As Bug Bite and Megatron confronted each other, the Autobots ambushed them, freeing many of Bug Bite's troops with a cerebro-shell jammer. It's unclear whether Dirge's shell was disabled, but the point is somewhat moot; [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] shot him in the chest, leaving him lying on the floor with extinguished optics.

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===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor'': [[Bud Davis]] (US), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japan)

[[image:DinobotIslandPt2-Dirge.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Not a good start, is it?]]

Dirge appeared without explanation on Earth under Megatron's command a year or two after the [[Ark]]-borne Transformers awoke. His first notable activity was joining in a raid on [[Dinobot Island]], where he was eventually chewed on and thrown bodily by one of the time-lost dinosaurs. {{Storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

Megatron said Dirge and the other two coneheads were "supposed to be the most powerful jets in the galaxy." {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}} But if Megatron was serious, then they certainly didn't do much to live up to that reputation. They were loyal enough troopers, participating in all the usual Decepticon mischief, but not much more than that. Dirge was once ordered to transport Megatron's latest ultimate weapon to their home base, and ended up crashing in a swamp and temporarily deactivating due to its weight, prompting the other coneheads to save him. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

[[image:Dirge_DeathUnicron.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Turns out Unicron didn't have a secret weak spot in his mouth. Thanks for trying, though!]]

Dirge's first apparent death was during [[Unicron]]'s attack on Cybertron in 2005. All three coneheads (or Seekers who looked like them) were seen flying into Unicron's mouth and exploding. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie (1986)}} However, Dirge soon turned up again in [[Carbombya]], hiding with Ramjet amongst [[Abdul Fakkadi|President Fakkadi]]'s air force. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Fakkadi denied their presence to the Autobots, but [[Outback]] psyched the two Decepticons out by walking around the airfield with what he claimed was a "[[Decepticon detector]]." When the coneheads tried to escape, Outback used a smoke grenade to make them crash, then tore the location of [[Chaar]] out of them with his steely gaze.

[[image:Dirge_toondeath.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Maybe he shouldn't take his nitroglycerin collection everywhere with him.]]

The two hapless Decepticons somehow escaped Autobot captivity, though, because they later participated in a full-scale assault on Cybertron. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} They chose to strafe [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], who dispatched them both with well-timed punches that sent them careening into buildings. They exploded quite utterly (even Ramjet, who you'd think would be used to it).

And yet they later appeared again on Chaar, failing to defend [[Trypticon]] against the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine}} In fact, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] tried to execute the coneheads and the [[Battlecharger]]s for their inability to stop the wraith. But they were saved when Starscream possessed Trypticon himself and launched into space, Dirge and the others onboard. When they saw that Starscream was using Trypticon to connect Unicron's head to Cybertron, they sabotaged the dinosaur from within. It's unknown whether that got them back in Galvatron's good graces; this was their last appearance.

[[image:Dirge_AlmostDeath.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Uncharacteristically AVOIDING death somehow.]]

{{note|When [[Octane]] was seeking refuge in the Decepticon Crypt in "[[Starscream's Ghost]]", he paused in front of a statue and said, "I know, 'Death comes to anyone who hides behind my marker.'" This may have been intended to be a reference to Dirge, who sometimes spoke that way. But the statue bore only a very vague resemblance to him, and he would appear prominently in [[Ghost in the Machine]], which had to take place afterwards. Plus it's highly unlikely the Decepticons would've been able to - or bothered to - erect the monument on Autobot-controlled Cybertron.}}

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===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
{{Storylink|Desert Flight}}
''This is a [[multipath adventure]] with no one fixed outcome.''

Dirge is the Decepticon defending the [[Anti-gravity base|anti-gravity base]], striking fear in the Autobots. In one outcome, he succeeds in destroying [[Optimus Prime]], only to be destroyed himself by the Autobot leader's final shot. In the end, Prime' sacrifice spurs the Autobots to fight on to victory! Some days, you just '''can't''' win.

''Dirge is the most overpowering Decepticon in this story, but he can be defeated by a surprise attack. Alternately, if both Ramjet and Thrust are defeated, Dirge will retreat.''

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Dirge participated in Shockwave's offensive against [[Iacon]] shortly after Optronix took the [[Matrix]]. During the Dark Ages, he joined up with Starscream's [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacon]] faction, and attempted to disrupt the peace treaty at [[Tyger Pax]]...only to have the combined forces of the Autobots, Decepticons, and [[Ultracon]]s brought against him. Guess death comes to he who has no common sense.

After the [[Great Shutdown]] was over, Dirge became one of Shockwave's top agents, and traveled to Earth to help collect the former crews of the [[Ark]] and [[Nemesis]]. Back on Cybertron, he helped defend Shockwave's empire when the Autobots finally rose up against him, but was defeated along with the rest of the Decepticons. Somehow he escaped detention, and joined up with Shockwave and his remaining flunkies in the wastelands, hidden in an underground bunker while planning their next move. When Megatron arrived with his new [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s, though, Dirge quickly assessed his priorities and agreed to serve under the old Decepticon commander for the duration. {{Storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

Had Dreamwave comics continued, he probably would have ended up dying here too.

====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comics====
[[image:Dirge_DeathArmada.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Even in a new continuity, he can't get a break.]]

An alternate version of Dirge appeared briefly as one of Unicron's heralds, along with [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], and Galvatron. He was blown up when [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] detonated the Decepticon headquarters that they had taken over.

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Dirge'''( Decepticon Jet, 1985/2001/2004)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''97'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, front landing gear, 2 "concussion missiles"

[[Image:G1Dirge_toy.jpg|left|thumb|Closet [[Conehead]] ]]

: A [[retool]] of the [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] mold, Dirge transforms into a modified F-15 fighter jet with different wings. The spring-loaded missile launchers were replaced with simplified non-firing... rifle barrels?

[[image:Commemorativeseriesdirge.jpg|thumb|right|150px|WYLD STALLYNS! deedleedleedleedleet]]

: Dirge never had a full release in Japan, where he was only available as a mail-away in 1986 (for 1980 yen and 4 [[robot points]]), and at the 20th Century Toy Museum in 2001. He was also re-released in the US as part of the Toys "R" Us [[Commemorative Series]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]].

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===Timelines===
*'''Games of Deception''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

[[Image:Classics_Dirge_Toy.jpg|left|thumb|Conehead uncloseted.]]

: Dirge is part of the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]''-themed [[BotCon 2007]] box set, along with [[Bugbite]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]. He is a [[redeco]] of the ''Classics'' Ramjet toy, transforming into a made up fighter based upon the F-15. He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers that can mount on his biceps, under his wings, or be used as hand-held weapons.

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: There were 1500 Classics Dirge figures produced.

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===Merchandise===
{{charstubtoys}}

*'''Dirge''' (SCF/Heroes of Cybertron)

*'''Dirge''' (Myclone)

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==Trivia==
* [[Simon Furman]] originally planned for Dirge and the other "coneheads" to appear and defend the ''[[Nemesis]]'' in the [[Nemesis Part 2|conclusion]] to ''[[Beast Wars]]'', but this plot point was dropped due to time and budget constraints. Furman was so disappointed at his missed chance to use Dirge (whom he appreciated because he has a "...a cool doom-laden name"), that he chose the character to be one of Unicron's heralds in the ''[[Armada]]'' comic's "[[Worlds Collide]]" arc.

* The day after final colors were applied to the ''Timelines'' comic where Dirge apparently falls dead, colorist [[Drew Eiden]] found this article and noted to editor [[Pete Sinclair]] how ironic it was. Whether the comic was actually intended to continue Dirge's death-trend is unknown. ''(This was revealed by Eiden during the [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collector's Club]] panel at [[BotCon 2007]].)''

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Dirge/dirge.htm Dirge at TFU.info]

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

*[http://bwtf.com/cbreviews/dw/arm14/ Review of DW's Armada: Worlds Collide #14]

*[http://bwtf.com/bw/tvshow/episodes/seasonthree/nem2/ Review of Beast Wars' final episode Nemesis, Part 2]

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2008-02-27T03:12:45Z

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[[Image:Karl_Hartman.jpg|thumb|right|250px|KARL HUNGRY]]
'''Karl Hartman''' may be the tallest being involved in ''Transformers'' who isn't fictional.

Karl and his brother [[Jon Hartman|Jon]] wrote numerous ''Transformers'' pieces for publications like [[Unofficial guidebooks|''Lee's Guide'']] throughout the 90's. They started [[BotCon]] back in [[BotCon 1994|1994]], so you're welcome. They also used to have possibly the largest and most diverse collection of loose and packaged ''Transformers'' products in the US, but at [[BotCon 2006]] sold off vast swaths of it to pay for things like homes and marriages and whatnot. You know. Stupid grown-up stuff.

Karl is currently a member of [[Fun Publications]]' [[Official Transformers Collectors' Club]] "advisory board".

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== Continuity / Timeline ==
I'm trying to make some sense of how the various major continuities are handled, overview-wise. Some have their own continuity page; IDW's just got a timeline, with overview stuff shoved here and there among the individual miniseries. Some don't have anything. Some, like the G1 cartoon, are not much more than lists. The ones that exist tend to be hard to find, aren't categorized uniformly, etc... is there a master format for this stuff?{{unsigned|Repowers|12:15, 29 October 2007}}
:There is no master format for continuity pages. Please feel free to make one! It would be a good thing to have! --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 00:55, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
:: You know, I think it would be hot if once we got more timelines up, we began putting Chronology links to the timetable on the story pages. Several Dreamwave comic pages have them, and I think IDW comics should too, since IDW really isn't telling the story in a linear fashion.--[[User:Zodberg|Zodberg]] 09:36, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
:::Sounds like a good idea. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 13:51, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
::Would it make sense to have an overview writeup at the start of each timeline, a few paragraphs or so? Or should "continuity" be a separate page? Where should a chronological list of issues go -- publisher's page, continuity page, timeline page? That's not such a problem with, say, Marvel G1, but Dreamwave's a little messier, IDW's all over the place, and gods help you if you want to sort out the mess that is Marvel UK. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 14:29, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
:: A continuity page should have the following (in my opinion):
:: * A one-paragraph description of the continuity, not more than a few sentences long.
:: * A list of what media belongs to this continuity (which can include some stuff that's vaguely contradictory, but should exclude stuff that's way out there, like Earthforce relative to G1 comics). This can be sorted by publication order, or internal chronology, but if there's a major difference between the two, it should be spelled out.
:: * An overall description of the main events in that continuity, focusing on the events actually chronicled (not the distant past). In particular, for most continuities, changes in the leadership of either side, the changing status (living/dead, present/absent, duplicated by Straxus/encoded on a floppy, etc.)of the big two leaders (usually Optimus Prime and Megatron), any events involving Unicron or Primus, and introductions of major teams or groups of characters (Headmasters, Fuzors) should be in the summary.
:: * If necessary, a timeline, which may end up integrated with one of the above parts.
:: * Pointers to important and closely-related continuities (again, such as Earthforce), discussion of divergences, etc. [[User:JW|JW]] 15:14, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
:::All that sounds pretty good, though I wouldn't get too hung up on following individual characters too much, even the leaders. In Marvel G1, at least, they changed over on a pretty regular basis.
:::On a related note... this and a lot of other overview-type pages are really lost in the shuffle. They should be top-level pages, with everything branching off of them and linking back to them, but instead they're buried and nothing links to them. You start off reading, say, the article on [[Spotlight: Soundwave]]. Where do you go from there to find out more? The IDW issues category? That's the only link out of that page. If you're a newcomer, or even someone with an imperfect memory, how do you know what comes next? Either the individual issue pages need to link to the timeline and continuity pages, or the category page does, or... something.
:::Taking care of it on the category page might be simplest, like what's on the Category:Marvel US issues page. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 19:12, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
:::: Yes, the site is sadly lacking in both "uplinks" and "sidelinks" for the media; links from a TV episode to the TV series, links from an issue of a comic to an overview of the comic, links from one comic to the next comic in that series, etc. [[User:JW|JW]] 19:21, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
::::: I'm still poking around and figuring out what's been done and what's needed; it might take a while to figure out how to start cleaning things up. It looks like we've got some random timelines started (still need ones for the Beast era and a few others), as well as continuity pages for some but not all of the major storylines, so I suppose each major continuity should have both kinds of pages. I wonder if there's a way to use a category or subcategory to get individual episode/issue pages to quickly link back to the main overview pages?... -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 19:28, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
:::: JW, we do have that comics nav template, though I like the comic infobox on wikipedia more. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 20:04, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
::::: Ah... http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Template:Comicnav ...so we do. Very useful. Now we just gotta propagate it over a few hundred comic issue... :S -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 20:25, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
::::: Also, the nav setup only can link up one level. So Infiltration #2 can link up to the main Infiltration page, but not to the IDW continuity page above that. Would putting a variant of this template on the main page for each miniseries, linking up to the continuity page, work instead? Then you're never more than two clicks away from an individual issue to the continuity overview. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 20:25, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::: That, or somehow add it to the main comicnav template, perhaps in small letters above the series name. I don't wanna step on anyone's toes though. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 20:45, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
::::::: That'd make the most sense, to add a "Continuity" level to the template, or alternately a lower-end "Mini-series" option. But hell if I can make sense out of how these things work... that might be a rainy day project, figuring that out. :\ -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 20:51, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

==Continuity error?==

I've noticed a few errors in episode summaries that are listed as continuity errors, but really aren't. An example from from Divide and Conquer:

Optimus Prime somehow deflects a heat-seeking missile by hitting its warhead with his arm.

I think this would be better described as a technical error. It is an example of a technical fact being misrepresented, not an internal continuity discrepancy. However, the sections titled "Technical and/or animation glitches" seem to only contain technical glitches specifically related to cartoon production. Is this how it should be, or am I just looking at the wrong stories to judge by?

If the latter, great, I'll just move the note. If the former... well, I think that's incorrect, but of course I'll go with it if that's consensus.

Is that consensus? --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 16:25, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

:I noticed a couple of things like this on the "Transport to Oblivion" article, and moved them from the "Continuity errors" section to the "Miscellaneous trivia" section, which seemed more appropriate. "Technical and/or animation glitches" should be reserved for actual production errors, and not used for things that are "errors" in the way of not actually making real-world sense. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 16:49, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
::It'd be far more fun if we had a snarkily-titled section specifically for such things. ie How Can That Be? or WTF? Or at least Improbable Events. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 02:41, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
:::Well, what are the categories of "error"? A) '''Animation/Production Error:''' That's clearly huffer, but he's pink. / Starscream is talking in Arcee's voice. / Swoop's arm is seventeen feet away from Swoop's shoulder. B) '''Continuity Error:''' Airraid is present in this shot, but he's supposed to be on Earth. And dead. / Soundwave was present at this battle, though Megatron told him to stay behind and guard his Butterfingers. / Five Faces of Darkness: Passim. C) '''Plot Errors:''' Evil plans that make no sense. / Retreating for no reason. D) '''Science Errors:''' Deflecting missiles by hitting them on the warhead. / Yeah, the Transformers have never heard of ''water,'' right. / Neutron bombs are actually ill-suited for use against robots. [[User:JW|JW]] 03:01, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
::::I can totally get behind an ERRORS. OF. ''SCIENCE!'' subsection. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 03:10, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

== Comic Issues Naming Convention ==

Okay, so [[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] and I have gone back and forth on this, so I'm putting it out in the open. He's lobbying for the format to be "Comic Name (issue number)" with the issue number only being there if it's a multi-part story. Personally, I don't care what the spotted heck we use as long as we use the same format for all the comic issues. Thus to get this noticed and foster discussion, here it is. Ideally once we decide something, it'd be great if we could get Walky or Suki to bot-edit everything so we're over and done with that.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]] 00:45, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
:My reasoning is this: The title of the issue is not "Escalation, part 1", it's merely the first part of the title "Escalation". Also I don't care is we use "Escalation (part 1)", "Escalation (issue 1)" or "Escalation (#1)" as long as we're consistent. Please see my talk page for the conversation with Rosicrucian. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 00:56, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
:I'm a little reluctant to make a universal rule on this sort of thing. Contrary to MistaTee's statement, sometimes the title of a story really ''is'' "Blah blah, Part 1". However, in cases where there is no known title (like most of the IDW issues), I think "Series Name issue #" would be best, much like what we already have for the [[:Category:Dreamwave Armada issues|Dreamwave Armada]] series (except that, of course, normally the publisher's name wouldn't be in the title, it's only there for Armada to differentiate from the Panini series). It doesn't feel right to me to have a comma or a set of parentheses. That's the model I would prefer for the IDW minis. In cases of a multi-part story which has a known title and takes place in a series of a different title, but the individual parts do not have titles, we can't use the word "issue". So... then I guess either "Story Name, part #" or "Story Name (part #)" is cool with me. I guess I have a slight preference for the comma approach, since it mirrors the way multi-part stories are titled when they are actually given titles. I agree with MistaTee that decapitalizing "part" in those cases is more correct, although it's not an issue that engenders any passion within me. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 18:25, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
::That actually makes a fair amount of sense to me. If we consider that we're treating these as multi-part stories similar to the way they are in the animated series episode summaries, it does follow that it would be "Infiltration, part 1" and so forth in absence of specific issue titles. It works for the miniseries issues, at the least.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]] 15:58, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
:::I've sorta grown a fondness toward "issue", since each individual comic IS an issue of a larger title or miniseries. I also favor the parentheses since the word "issue" is not part of the title. When the TPB is released for Escalation, for example, it is not separated by "issue" or "part", etc, it's a free flowing story. Therefore it's simply "''Escalation'' (issue 1)". Now if the issue itself actually uses the word "part" or whatever (as in the UK strips for example) then I have no problem using it. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 16:31, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
::::I don't think a an article title like "Escalation issue 3" causes any confusion -- the word issue and numeral 3 are clearly not part of the comic's title. It's just saying that the article is about the third issue of Escalation: "{Name of a comic series} issue {issue number}". Parentheticals in article titles, to me, are meant to differentiate between multiple entities that have the same name. The various issues of Escalation do not have the same name -- they have no names at all. "Escalation issue 3" then is a purely descriptive article title which doesn't imply anything about the title of that issue. "Escalation, part 3" avoids my parentheses concern and would be acceptable to me (it is of the form "{Name of a multipart story}, part {part number}"), but I'd rather we explicitly refer to issues as issues when possible. In self-analysis I can't think of a reason for that preference, so it may be arbitrary. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 21:50, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::Personally, I ''greatly'' prefer "Comic name, issue #". Or "Comic name, part #". I really don't like the parentheses - we generally have used them solely for disambiguation, and I think we should maintain that. - [[User:RolonBolon|RolonBolon]] 05:46, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
:::::"Issue" has the great advantage of being totally unambiguous. Everyone knows exactly what an "issue" is, as opposed to a "part", a "book", or whatever else. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 05:51, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

As some food for thought, I took a look at the inside covers to see how IDW actually parses things.

*Infiltration uses "The Transformers # _", with "Infiltration" printed a line beneath it.

*Stormbringer uses "The Transformers: Stormbringer # _".

*Escalation uses the "The Transformers" logo with "Escalation" underneath basically as an extension of the logo. Further down on the page is printed "Issue Number ___", with the number actually written out.

*Like Stormbringer, Devastation uses "The Transformers: Devastation # _".

Stormbringer and Devastation have an obvious solution here. Simply drop the "The Transformers:" and just use the "Series Title # _" format. No commas, parentheticals, or extra words needed. It might be simpler to just apply this format to Infiltration and Escalation as well.

However, if we'd rather stick closer to the titles printed in the actual comics, Escalation should probably be "Escalation, Issue Number One" and so forth. I'm not quite sure on Infiltration though, as the way it's formatted in those books doesn't allow for a simple discard of the "The Transformers" part. Keeping that in could mean either "The Transformers # _, Infiltration" or maybe "The Transformers # _ (Infiltration)" --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 06:56, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

:More food for thought... I also just checked at the inside covers and discovered a rather consistent pattern. If you look at the small writing at the bottom, all the IDW "-ation" series seem to have it formatted "The Transformers: Infiltration #1", "The Transformers: Escalation #1", "The Transformers: Devastation #1", "The Transformers: Megatron Origin #1", etc. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 08:53, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
::I'll like to point out that the "#" can't be used in article titles. (Since it's used in links to point to sections.) [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 09:16, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
:::Dammit, back to square 1, lol. Well on the front cover they all seem to use "issue #X" right under the IDW logo. Without the # symbol, that would be "issue X". If we can decide on the word "issue" at least, we can debate whether to format it as "issue X", "Issue X", "(issue X)" or "(Issue X)" --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 14:04, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
::::Echoing the "dammit." Personally, I really dislike the current use of (issue X), with its uncapitalized word inside parenthesis. It just looks... wrong... to me. I think "Title, issue X" would be much better, but that's just me. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 19:56, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Something worth noting: if we use parentheses, we can use pipe magic on the title in question.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]] 20:00, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
:Example? --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 20:45, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
::If you link to an article with a parenthetical reference in its title, you can use an empty pipe to auto-fill the link. For example <nowiki>[[Revelation (IDW)|]]</nowiki> gets parsed as [[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]].--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]] 20:51, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
:::Ah, that '''is''' a nice feature. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 20:56, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
:I don't think pipe magic will be helpful when linking to individual issues, though. If I were going to link to Infiltration #4 I would probably want the link to state which issue it went to instead of making it look like it goes to the series' "hub" page. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 22:37, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Glancing over the more recent posts -- and thanks for chiming in, folks -- it appears that a non-parentheses style is more popular. Further, the IDW books themselves seem to vary the way they write out their titles in minor ways, although the indicia consistently use "{Series Name} #{Issue Number}". This makes me think that my previous suggestion to follow the style "Infiltration issue 4" or "Infiltration, issue 4" is going to be best. I prefer the style without a comma, but it's not a big deal to me either way. Opinions on that? --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 22:37, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
:If the parentheses are definitely out, I suppose the non-comma version --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 03:05, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

== Current troll problem ==

Is there a way to keep the IP addresses our resident troll has been using from creating accounts? --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 00:58, 10 November 2007 (UTC)
:Presumably that's the "account creation disabled" part of the block log. So I ''think'' he's hopping IPs before creating winners like [[User:Optimus the F22|Optimus the F22]]--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 01:02, 10 November 2007 (UTC)
:The staff at Wikia would probably be able to help. They are aware of Assautlhead, and consider him a cross wiki vandal. -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 01:03, 10 November 2007 (UTC)
::I looked at Wikia's block log, and the logs shows when it is used. So apperently our admins haven't been making use of it. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 01:19, 10 November 2007 (UTC)
:::Or at the least that there's a difference between local account creation and global account creation. I'll admit I'm a little fuzzy on the distinction regarding how Wikia works versus a more standard wiki.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 01:23, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Guess who recently got handed a permanent block at Wikipedia and is back to haunt us?--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 14:57, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

:Assuming this is the same guy that's been trolling here for awhile, if I recall correctly, Walky was the one who asked the rest of us if he should ban the guy immediately, because he was too entertaining. True, while the guy could have returned as easily as he later did regardless of how quickly he was banned and Walky wouldn't have known the guy would continually return if banned, tolerance of trolling stupidity just encourages more stupidity, I've observed. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 23:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

::We are indeed aware of Assaulthead. He has been globally blocked, and informed of the reasons for it, and we are encouraging him to find another community on the Internet where he would be more welcome. Your best course of action now is to allow his exit to be a quiet one. Talking about him on the wiki only encourages him to come back and keep reading and "retaliating", instead of moving on and getting involved elsewhere. Please delete [[:Category:Troll/Assaulthead]] and any similar pages discussing his disruptions. You may of course continue to delete his edits, and to block the accounts or IPs he uses to evade his block, but please use neutral, boring edit and blocking summaries. Thanks, best wishes, and let me know if there's anything else I can do to help this wiki out! — [[User:CatherineMunro|Catherine]]<staff/> ([[User talk:CatherineMunro|talk]]) 01:39, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

==Teletraan-1:Blocking Policy==
Is there any chance we can get a blocking Policy? Why does SFH's Wiki has one while some Wikis do not?([[User:EDD!|EDD!]] 00:43, 5 January 2008 (UTC))

== Indonesian version ==

I noticed than an [http://id.transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Halaman_Utama Indonesian version] of this wiki was just launched- could we link to that from the same pull -down menu on the front page that currently just links to the Hungarian version? --[[User:TVsGrady|TVsGrady]] 17:11, 18 November 2007 (UTC)

==Administrators==
Any chance we can get at least one more administrator for late hours? If the current idiot rage is any indicator, we need it. [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 09:42, 23 November 2007 (UTC)
:As far as I can tell, the admins aren't normally online during these hours, because I assume they are located in either the same countries or timezones that aren't too far from each other, which is a problem as this troll guy knows that's the time to attack with less risk of administrative intervention. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 09:52, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

==Spelling of site name==
I feel like this has been discussed repeatedly, but we still haven't actually done anything about it, and it recently came up again on [[Transformers Wiki talk:User page]]. We've taken to generally writing the name of our wiki and the computer it is named after as "Teletraan I", although the site database still uses "Teletraan-1" instead, meaning that text appears anywhere the wiki SITENAME variable is called. "Teletraan I" is the way the name appears in the original G1 episode scripts and the G1 cartoon bible. Some later but still official spellings omit one of the As, or use an arabic number instead of a roman numeral, or include a hyphen, or any combination of these things. I feel as if we should stick with the original spelling, even though that spelling was only "discovered" in the last 5 years or so and, for all I know, might not even be the most common spelling. Regardless of the spelling that we pick, I am really tired of the inconsistency between our graphic logo and the SITENAME variable, and think we should take one and go with it. I would appreciate it if other users would express their preferences. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 04:45, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
:Teletraan I. I'd prefer not to go with fan-originated spellings. [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 05:57, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
:I say "Fuck it, we rename the whole thing Vector Sigma, which is a way better name for a repository of TF data anydamnway." [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 11:59, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
::In THAT case, Underbase. But no, we're probably a little too established as Teletraan I (however you like it spelled) these days. --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 12:33, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

I have gone ahead and changed the Sitename to "Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki" -- if you change your mind after more discussion, I can change it again. (I'd suggest leaving the "tranformers wiki" portion, however -- this improves your ranking in search engines.)

I have also added "TeletraanI" and "Teletraan1" as additional domain names, so http://teletraani.wikia.com and http://teletraan1.wikia.com both redirect to http://transformers.wikia.com -- hopefully this will also help people typing "teletraan" into search engines to find you. Good luck! — [[User:CatherineMunro|Catherine]]<staff/> ([[User talk:CatherineMunro|talk]]) 01:55, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
:Thank you! --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 02:35, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

== Elements of ideal comic issue ==

We really should standardize pages for common things like comic issues, fer instance. We should find an accepted page that is perfect in format and either use that as the standard or just build an "example page" based on that. Using [[Infiltration (issue 0)]], I propose the following:
* the top of the page should have the 2 most-common covers, rendered to 250px wide, and usually with a humorous comment. Other notable covers can be listed in the Covers section below.
* The Comic Nav box should have the "pretty title" be the exact title as published, and in italics (but linked to the appropriate page)
* 2 lines below the nav box (for spacing), should be a credits listing, usually the Writer/script, Artist/Penciler and inker, Colorist, Letterer and Editor in generally that order. The titles should be bolded.
* Next should be a bullet point for ''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' (title in italics)
* Next, bullet point for ''Originally published:'', also title in italics. If published date is unknown, cover date.
* If available, a 3rd bullet for ''Continuity:''
* after this, use a spacer symbol: <nowiki>{{-}}</nowiki>

There should be 4 sections using a level-2 header: Synopsis, Quotes, Errors and Items of note. If information is unknown for any of these, please include a bullet point for
* None yet identified

Synopsis:
* General overview of the important elements of the issue's plot

Quotes:
* in quotation marks and italics. The second speaker (if there is one) should be indented. Below, using an m-dash, the speaker should be listed in Bold.

Errors
* self-explanatory

Items of note
* Connections to other issues/continuities/properties/whatever
* special items
* notes about recurring sections such as a letters section, etc.
* Also under Items of note, in level-3 headers, should be a Covers section and a Advertisements section
* Covers should list the number of covers, a very brief description of each and the artist(s)
* Advertisements should at least list Transformers-related ads, although a complete list would be nice.

Whew! OK, let the debates begin! --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 17:53, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

: How about instead of a paragraph for characters, we use that multicolored appearances box like we do for episodes? I like that. It's easier to read. Granted, some issues it'll be huge, but that's true for the cartoon as well. (If worse comes to worse, individuals on subgroups can be condensed down to just the group name.) --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 17:59, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

:: Interesting idea. Might have to rearrange of few things. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 20:09, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

:::Yeh, I think maybe we can use a format similar to that we use for the cartoon episode. --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 03:21, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

::::I too support the multicoloured box. Consistency is victory. - [[User:RolonBolon|RolonBolon]] 03:43, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
::::: I did a mock-up using that style and some re-arrangement. [http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:MistaTee/sandbox Have a look.] --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 04:15, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
::::: Let's get some more feedback so we can get a standard nailed down. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 12:32, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
:I really do think that for quotations that contain more than two text-boxes worth of dialog, a script format is just simply easier to keep track of, (and this better) also slightly more compact. Oh, and I think my page-by-page listing of character cameos in Beast Wars #1 was cool and should have been kept - even though it's not standard, but that issue did have a ton of characters. Oh, and I really don't like having headers for empty categories, so they should be left out. Since they just make the wiki look incomplete when maybe there just aren't any errors or references or whatever in the issue.--[[User:Zodberg|Zodberg]] 16:56, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
::I agree with Zodberg about going script-style if there's more than two speakers. Also, I don't see the point of indenting a second speaker -- why not just put a break in and call it a day?
::On a related note, I've seen some really confusing breakdowns of quotes from comic books, attempting to follow the speech bubble pattern by putting each bubble's worth of text on separate lines, even when it's all one speaker. This gives some strange, hard-to-read results and I'm kinda opposed to it. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 15:54, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
:::What do you mean by "script style" exactly? Here's another idea for 2 people exchanging quotes: first person in normal font and second in italics. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 16:26, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
::::Script-style is when you put each speaker's name before each line of dialogue:
::::'''Optimus:''' Wheeljack, bring back my Doritos!
::::'''Wheeljack:''' I didn't take 'em, Prime! It was Jazz! I don't even have a mouth!
::::'''Jazz:''' Wheeljack, you big tattletale.
::::'''Optimus:''' Jazz, you know the punishment. Give me your agonizer.
::::Putting all the attributions at the end can be very confusing when there are several people speaking back and forth. [[User:JW|JW]] 16:48, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
:::::Yeah, what JW said. For one speaker, "Quote" -- attribution is fine.
:::::For two speakers... why do they need to be distinguished? Thta's what line breaks and quotation marks are for.
:::::"Oh yeah, well, your mom is a cheap -- "
:::::"Hey! Not in front of the humans!"
::::: -- '''Ironhide''' and '''Ratchet'''
:::::I don't see how there's any confusion there. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 17:05, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
::::::I'm with Rob and JW here, I think you're severely overcomplicating something that doesn't need it. This is how I handled the quotes from the various Cybertron episodes I did up. (I should get back on those sometime. I'm pretty sure they're still available online.) --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 17:11, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
:::::::Ah yes, the script style looks greta for 2 or more speakers --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 17:40, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

Should we start using the character appearance infobox with bullet point listings as the standard for comic appearances? I've noted that comics contain MANY character appearances, so the traditional listing method just appears as one confusing paragraph of names and links. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 01:12, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
:You mean the [[http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Double_Dinobot#Featured_Characters|Featured Characters]] box?
:I've got no problem with that (I was just noticing how horrible the giant mess of character in ascending looked as a paragraph.) It's a table right now, which ''does'' make it kinda a pain to implement. Want me to take a pass at making it a template? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 01:31, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
::Sure, go for it, thanks. What I did for Ascending 1 was to gradually cut-paste the names from the giant paragraphs into the character box. Took quite awhile. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 12:43, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

Can we get a greater discussion, and perhaps a decision on the issue of listing character names either by appearance or alphabetical order in the character box? Because currently the episode writers are (and have been for over a year) writing them in order of appearance (except for the last 2 ''Animated'' episodes), while the comic issue writers have only recently adopted this format and are listing the names in alphabetical order.

I still say we should stick with what we have been doing, since it's a waste of time to change formats for the majority of the articles using the character box simply to suit a minority of articles. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 03:09, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
:Somethign to be said for both approaches- but Chronological is traditional, and is communicates more information, so I say go with that. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 08:57, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
::VICTORY! --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 09:45, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

==The Recurring Troll Problem==
Wikia people re looking into... solutions. Until then, I propose this plan whenever the recurring troll returns. 
1) DO NOT REVERT HIS SHITTY EDITS. This just causes the changes page to be filled with idiot bac-and-forth. Instead, just write them down for a mod to revert/delete. 
2) DO NOT TALK TO IT AS IF IT WAS A HUMAN OR A MONKEY. Do not engage. 
3) GO TO WIKIA HOME AND GET IN TOUCH WITH A MOD. They can enact wide-reaching bans and such. 
--[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 00:55, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
:I suppose that makes sense. -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 00:57, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
::By Wikia home you mean... what? #wikia? -15:29, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

==Image Copyrights==
I asked awhile ago, and nobody seemed to know, so...

I've always been under the impression that images {{c}} someone else should be credited ''not'' just with a note that they belong to someone else, but a ''year'', for much the same reasons we identify ''who'' the image belongs to rather than simply saying 'we don't own it, but it's fair use.' The more info we provide, the more 'seriously' the copyright is being taken. if we wipe our ass with an unadorned, <nowiki>{{fairuse}}</nowiki> clearly we don't think the holder of the copyright is ''important''... or something.

I have a script I've been poking at. It can run through every image detail page on the wiki through a regular expression and pick out which images don't have copyright owners (Hasbro or Takara-- you're supposed to ID which even if you're using <nowiki>{{hastak}}</nowiki>,) which don't have dates, and which don't have any sort of copyright notice at all. (A significant chunk of our images have no notices that they belong to someone else.) It could also drop the offending images into categories to be sorted out and properly labeled. (I imagine I'd give it Steve-o and let it do so logged in as the bot to avoid the update-floods.)

...is anyone interested in this? Does it seem like a good idea? Terrible idea? ...Bueler? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 15:29, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

==Cartoon Episode Format==
I realize we've got a Help page that cites "[[The Agenda, Part 1]]" as a model cartoon episode. But...

First of all, that up-front section on that page looks pretty hideous. IMO, stuff like air date, characters, and writers is less important than the story summary.

Second, while ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and ''[[Beast Machines (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' follow this format, ''[[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation 1]]'', (some of ) ''[[Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'', and the handful of completed ''[[Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' episodes do not. They have a different layout, typified by "[[City of Steel]]"... and again IMO, it looks and works much better, with all the messy stuff like character appearances and air date condensed into a Stats section near the bottom.

'''One-line summary:''' Following the example set by comic pages, I feel that one-line summary ought to be '''bold''', regardless of the format. It lets your eye jump right to the one sentence which immediately tells you what the page is all about.

'''Quotes:''' Oh, those quotes! There must be a dozen different formats for them, most of them ridiculously complex or strange. My nomination for quote formatting on ''all'' episode and comic issue pages is thus:

''A single speaker:''
 "We've got to pull ourselves together and win. That's what makes us a team! Because if we don't act like team we won't be together anymore. And that could mean we'll lose."
:: -- '''Rad''' or '''Carlos''' or someone

''Two speakers:''
 "So you're saying that if we work together, we'll be more of a team? Golly, I never thought of it that way."
 "Uhhhhh?"
:: -- '''Carlos''' and '''Hot Shot''', the latter drooling.

''Three or more speakers or lines:''
 '''Rad:''' "I know if we keep trying we can do this! We musts succeed! For the good!"
 '''Alexis:''' "That's the spirit. If we try then we can win!"
 '''Hot Shot:''' "So what you're saying is... huh."
 '''Carlos:''' "Hey you guys, wait up!!"
 '''Hot Shot:''' "I guess what Carlos is saying is true. We'll have to give it our best shot. What do you think, Leader-1?"
 '''Optimus:''' "I think that we have to win in order to defeat Megatron. And GET THOSE MINI-CONS!"
 -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 23:24, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

:I've been doing it this way for months, because the old style kind of blows. Maybe somebody should edit the Help page so we aren't giving newcomers the wrong idea about what we expect in a episode article? It creates a fucking shitload of work to correct an episode article if we go around telling people to do things the wrong way and then we have to fix it ourselves.

::I agree on all counts. If nobody objects after a day or two, I say we change that Help link. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 16:13, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

::As the person who did the Cybertron episode pages, obviously I agree. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 16:15, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
:::I changed it anyway, because even if we later disagree and any episode recap is made in the meantime, it's ''far'' easier to edit a recap down to the old style than it is to update an old recap style to M Sipher's Cyb ep style. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 16:24, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

All sounds fine to me. One thing I consider important is that all the RID episode pages open with haikus, as a bunch (but not all) already do. :) --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 21:15, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
:I hate you. :P
:RID ep recaps are largely dependant on those of us who go to the trouble of importing those UK DVD sets. Does anybody here actually own them? --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 22:00, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

:: *raises hand* I've thought about doing summaries, but for whatever reason the Japanese shows won out in my head. I'd do RiD before I'd do Victory, though. Yeeargh. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 22:44, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

::: Any recaps are hard to do. We're struggling to do the Beast Wars recaps, and it's the best series we have... then again BW and BM are very complex, so that helps in difficulty of writing. Off-topic question: Did Metrodome ever fix that subbing problem (where a sub from a later episode is used on an earlier episode) in Headmasters for the big Takara boxset? Trying to weigh which version to get. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 22:50, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

:::: I think it may be a proportionate thing - the better-written the show, the tougher it is to write up. For example, I've only managed half of the really-rather-good Masterforce in three months, whereas the gut-wrenchingly stupid Headmasters was done in a month! Heck, maybe I *should* do Victory, it's the worst of the three in my book, maybe I'd get it all done in a week...

:::: The error didn't get fixed for the Takara Collection boxset, unfortunately... and although I don't have absolutely confirmation of this, I doubt it's fixed for the Madman set either, since there are several other unfixed errors reported. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 17:48, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

I have to say that I think the information such as writer, air date, etc. absolutely does belong right up front, before the summary, for cartoon episodes just as we have it there for comic issues. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 06:29, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

==Cartoon Episode Format Mark II==
Picking up an old thread here... per some changes I just finished making to all the Beast Era episode pages, IMO:
* The one-line summary should be bold. It's the single most important thing on the page; your eye should leap right to it.
* It should be the very first thing on the page, above the nav box (barring temporary templates like "pics needed".)
* It should be free of links. They're distracting and ugly, and it's kinda absurd to think someone's going to click right off the summary to see what a "Maximal" or whatever is. Links can easily be integrated into the body of the plot summary.

I'd also rather see Quotes before Stats, to keep all the in-universe stuff together before moving to out-universe stuff like writers, air dates, commentary, order of appearance, etc. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 00:13, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

:I agree with all of this, except for the one-line summary being above the nav box. Pure personal preference, though, rather than any sort of functionality - I just don't like the way it looks. In fact, I think putting it below the nav box actually ''helps'' its notice-ability - it "frames" the summary quite nicely between the nav box and the contents box. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 00:22, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
::Heh, I see it the opposite way -- having the summary first provides a frame for the inevitable white space that accompanies the nav box. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 06:24, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

::Picking up on what I said above, putting the stats section down below not just the extended summary but now below the quotes section as well is something I strongly oppose. Episode writers do not get the recognition they deserve. We should not be burying their credits like that. That section belongs ''above'' the summary. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 03:21, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
:::I do hear what you're saying, but honestly I'm less bothered by the recognition factor than by the inconsistency with comic format, where all that junk ''is'' up front (though it often looks pretty bad, IMO.) If it were ''just'' the writer credit, I'd be okay with having it up front (though I ain't gonna be the one who goes back through 78 Beast Era episode pages to change it!) But then you get into the odd condition of having that one bit of info up front, while the rest of the standard information external to the episode's events is much deeper in the article. Having much more stuff up front than that makes for a messy, unattractive, and harder-to-read format compared to having it all bundled in the Stats section... IMO, natch.
:::"If "recognition" is the concern, heck, think of the animators who slaved a lot more than the writers ever did to bring each episode to life. They get no credits at all. Neither does Robert Buckley, who provided music for both Beast series. The list goes on and on. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 06:24, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
::::The information I am suggesting be up front would only be three lines (Written by, Directed by, air date), which I don't think would be very intrusive at all. To my mind, before the summary is the only logical place for this information to be presented, as episodes themselves generally present those two credits up front, and air date is a known factor when watching an episode when it debuts.
::::On the issue of recognition, you make a good point, however my concern is a bit different. Robert Buckley may not get a lot of recognition from the fandom for the music of Beast Wars, but it's not like they give someone ''else'' all the credit on that score, pun semi-intended. But the writers? The fandom often enough acts as if Forward and DiTillio wrote every single word of Beast Wars, and Skir (alone, of course, as the Isenberg Uncertainty Principle remains in full effect) the same for Beast Machines. The story editors are obviously the most important writers, but they didn't do it all on their own.
::::Burying the names of episode writers down below the summary and quotes sections just doesn't sit right with me, is all. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 04:46, 29 January 2008 (UTC)
:::::Hrm... combined with Steve-o's consistency argument, I suppose I could go along with doing it this way, with them all tucked together and separate from/below the one line summary. Written By and Air Date are in one little combined pair of lines now, an easy cut-n-paste to move up front. I don't think anyone's added Director credits to any of the episodes, by the by.
:::::As I said, I'm in no great hurry to do it myself -- my main concern was that the Beast Era show pages had drifted into all sorts of different arrangements, some of which looked pretty sloppy. For better or worse, they're all uniform now. If we're gonna change the layout, let's work on getting one sample page ''just right'', then we can worry about propagating it. To that end, have a look at "[[Chain of Command]]", see if it clicks for you. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 05:33, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

I'm thinking if we could merge the ''Japanese title'' into the '''''Stats''' section'' because it seems to fit the section better. --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 03:14, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

I don't have much of a preference, personally, about how to organize these things. However, I do feel pretty strongly that it should be more or less the same for both cartoon episodes and comic issues. Having different organizational schemes for different sorts of fiction doesn't serve much purpose, and makes things harder to get used to. (On the other hand, I ''also'' feel strongly that all of our passages relating fictional events should be in the same tense regardless of if they happen to be on a character page or a story page, but apparently that makes me insane, so don't take my pleas for consistency too seriously.) --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 02:35, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

==Ignorant question about Korean Beast Wars==
Hi folks. Been a little while. I was just wondering if anyone could give me a little clarification about something, and if so perhaps could add it to some relevant articles (unless it's already in there somewhere and I'm just not seeing it)?

What I wanted to know is: What is HasTak's position and (presumably) thus ''our'' position on the officialness of the widely available Korean releases of ''[[Beast Wars II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars Neo]]''? I'm sure you know the ones I'm talking about; you often see [[Big Convoy]], [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]], [[Magnaboss]], [[Megastorm]] etc in these Korean releases. They come in large windowless boxes with pimp box art and are packaged in moulded white plastic trays, and as far as I can tell the toys are absolutely identical to the Japanese releases.

I've long heard many eBay sellers (but I'm not going to blindly trust them) swear up and down that these Korean releases are fully official and liscenced for the Korean market by Takara, and they're also sold by BigBadToystore (who don't generally have much truck with knock-offs) alongside the Japanese releases with only the proviso "Korean Box" stated.

So, does anyone have any clear knowledge on this question? Can one consider these particular Korean releases to be as official as the Japanese releases? I'd really appreciate knowing if someone has any definite info on this. Cheers, [[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]]

So far as I know, they are definitely official releases. [[User:Dj convoy|Dj convoy]] 00:34, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
:They're official releases under Takara's South Korean subsidiary or distributor Sonokong. I believe it's a way for Takara to get around the cultural divide and resentment in South Korea towards Japan by selling their products through a local company. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 02:11, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
::Thanks guys, that's a load off. I take it this is the consensus then? If so, it might be good to add it to a few pages there, for others such as me who might be wondering... [[User:PacifistPrime|PacifistPrime]]

:::TV's Grady made [[Sonokong|this]]. We still don't know that much about them. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 16:44, 18 December 2007 (UTC)
::It could also be a legal thing-- didn't we get the Antex TF's because laws at the time in Brazil ''required'' the brand to be managed by a domestically-owned company? That would explain why the Korean TF's got their own separate production run instead of just being produced in China like the Japanese TF's. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 22:20, 18 December 2007 (UTC)

==Europe/Japan/etc-"only" character categories==
So I was thinking about this today... how hard would it be to change these categories a bit? IDW and the Club are pulling characters once found only in Japan and Europe left and right (and 3H grabbed a couple to boot), so "only" is a bit of a misnomer, but the category group is still, I think, an important one to have. Perhaps "-only" should become "-origin", indicating characters whose first appearances were in non-US-first fiction/toylines, regardless of later US appearances? Could a bot handle this change? --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 20:06, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
:"Japanese-original characters", "European-original characters", "South-American-original characters", mayhaps? --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 22:58, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
::I agree with you strongly. Thus we can make something not to be confused later day. (e.g. I've already heard someone say Lio Convoy originate in IDW continuity. Gosh...) By the way, if we really use "-origin", I think Car Robot/RiD characters can be also in this category. --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 00:37, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
::: Would the original GeeWon characters be Japan-origin as well? Is this toy-origin or fiction-origin? --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 15:17, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
::::That's a really good question. I think that, since A) this is a fiction-oriented wiki, and 2) "toy originated in Japan, fiction originated in America" is the "default" for the core characters, then we should use the "fiction-origin" definition, unless the character ''only'' has a toy.
::::Um, but what then do we do if a character is produced as ''only'' a toy, ''only'' in Japan, and then ten years later his first fictional appearance is in America? [[User:JW|JW]] 15:24, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
:::::Where applicable, consider the Japanese tech specs/bio its first fictional appearance. Even the ''Operation: Combination'' Micromasters and such had minimal write-ups in ''TV Magazine'' before the reissue bios gave some of them more personality. Otherwise, note the toy existed under a given name in Japan, but did not exist as a ''character'' until brought into U.S. fiction. Mind you, the only Japan-original toys that come to my mind as qualifying are the limited-edition Mini-Cons/Microns. There are doubtless many I'm forgetting.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 15:36, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
::::::I think that's overcomplicating the issue. The Boosters and limited Microns that are getting first-time Club bios would fall under the Japan-origin deal. I mean, just because a toy doesn't have a bio, that doesn't mean it's not a character... it just doesn't have any character''ization''. It's still an individual. Otherwise, even several Japanese-ONLY characters wouldn't qualify, like Shuffler or the Godmaster Warriors... and most of the South American guys wouldn't qualify for their own national-origin category. The ''Diaclone / Microman''-origin TFs from 84/85 would ''not'' fall under this because their premier ''as Transformers'' was in the US. One could make a case for the ''Car Robots'' characters being in the category, but the ''RID'' additions to the line would not. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 17:20, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

:I like this idea. The change can be made pretty easily with the [[User:DiagnosticDrone|DiagnosticDrone]], but that will have to wait until I'm back at my home PC instead of travelling for the holidays. In the meantime, continue to hash out exactly how you want to do them. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 04:51, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
::I think I can help with the work during my holidays after the decision is made. :D --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 06:39, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
:::Don't bother. It's a task that can be accomplished by the bot with almost zero effort on my part. Also, bot edits are hidden by default on the Recent Changes list, so that way nobody will have to look at a hundred category-change edits in a row. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 05:46, 22 December 2007 (UTC)
::::Got it, thanks! ;D --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 12:19, 22 December 2007 (UTC)
Well, I figured that "how we want to do them" would be to basically take every instance of "(nation/market)-only characters" and simply change them to "(nation/market)-origin characters". It'd really only be a category name-change, effectively. We would probably then add a few guys to it, like Stepper-Ricochet and the ''Car Robots'' original dudes. That's about it. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 06:15, 22 December 2007 (UTC)
:There are a lot of potential wordings, though. A few have already been mentioned in this discussion. "Japan-origin characters", "Japanese-origin characters", "Characters of Japanese origin", "Japan-original characters"...? I kind of prefer a "characters of..." form because it sounds more natural, but it's also wordier. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 04:41, 23 December 2007 (UTC)
::It also runs counter to all the other "________ characters" categories we have, like "cartoon-only characters", "Masterforce characters", etc.
::I think I like the "Japanese-original characters" wording. It's a bit less ambiguous. Of course, the category page would need a slight "these appeared FIRST as characters outside of US stuff, even though they may later have been put in US stuff"
disclaimer (if there isn't one already). --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 06:05, 23 December 2007 (UTC)
:::I think maybe we should rearrange the categories & sub-categories. Something like:
::::*Category: ''Characters of Japanese origin'' (temporary name)
::::**(sub)Category:The Headmasters characters
::::**(sub)Category:Masterforce characters
::::**(sub)Category:Victory characters
::::**(sub)Category:Zone characters
::::**(sub)Category:Return of Convoy
::::**(sub)Category:Operation Combination characters
::::**(sub)Category:Beast Wars II characters
::::**(sub)Category:Beast Wars Neo characters
::::**(sub)Category:Car Robot characters
::::**(sub)Category:''Japanese Unicron Trilogy characters'' (temporary name)<ref>Such as [[Falcia]] etc</ref>
:::--[[User:TX55|TX55]] 09:59, 23 December 2007 (UTC)
:::<references/>
::::This is a bad idea; not everyone in each of those series is J-origin. In fact, the overwhelming majority of, say, Headmasters characters are not. Also, why would we have a "Car Robots characters" category? There's already an RID category, and everyone in ''that'' sure isn't J-origin. All this is supposed to be is a category rename to accommodate the international borrowing that's become more prevalent in the last year or so while retaining the point of the categories; noting characters that weren't created by/for Hasbro US series. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 12:41, 23 December 2007 (UTC)
:::Oops, I forgot to make it clear. I didn't mean all characters from "Category:The Headmasters characters" are J-origin. But some characters such as Raiden, Bodiless Headmasters and some others are surely J-origin. Umm, but there is still some problems as you said, it's really difficult to separate FortMax, Chromedome and others from the category. And there's similar issue for CR guys.
:::Errr, I'm not good at explain. --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 15:36, 23 December 2007 (UTC)

== Suggested change for disambig pages ==

As disambig pages start getting... er... ''long'', I'd like to suggest that each entry be prefaced by a ''year'' that character first appeared since we already put them in chronological order.

An example of a year'd disambig page can be seen here [[User:Derik/Sandbox5]] vs. the original [[Prowl|here]].

Does anyone else think this is a good/terrible idea ''in principle'', momentarily putting aside issues of implementation/formatting etc? Is it worth exploring? (This seems like a good middle-solution that keeps disambig pages easy to use as they get long.) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 05:23, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
: I don't mind the idea, but mostly I just want to mention that 2004 was a really good year for Prowl. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 05:30, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
::Well, as for Prowl's case, I really think Derik's version is quite nice. Maybe this will work. :D --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 12:24, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

==Cartoon continuity headings==
Have we decided on a definative format for this yet? most of the pages with characters who appeared in Sunbow's G1 through to the japanese series (and maybe Beast Wars as well) have quite different headings, and I recall we were worried about ''Transformers Animated'' causing problems with all the 'Animated continuity' headings on character pages. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 07:08, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
:I think we had decided on using "cartoon" instead of "animated." So use "cartoon continuity," or for those who appear in more than one cartoon continuity, use "Generation 1 cartoon continuity," "Beast Wars cartoon continuity," etc. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 07:13, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
::Can we have Diagnostic Drone change all occurrences of "Animated continuity" to "Cartoon continuity"? That'll require some cleanup in the Animated articles, but there are far fewer of those than there are of G1 subjects that are currently mislabeled. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 17:54, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

== Name-Dropping ==

Is there a preferred term for the phenomena where, when new characters are being introduced, they all go out of their way to say each other's name? Or sometimes they say their ''own'' name? (So the kiddies will know which toy to bug their parents for.) [[User:JW|JW]] 16:33, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
:Like that really bad scene in Beast Wars Part 1 where the Maximals decide to give themselves new names? --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 16:52, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
::Yah, or pretty much any scene in the Marvel comic where we meet a new subgroup. Or the Starscream-Lugnut-Blackarachnia-Blitzwing conversation in T&RO. [[User:JW|JW]] 17:07, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
:Or even the initial spread introducing all the Autobots in issue 1 of the Marvel series. It's a form of exposition, but I don't know if there's a preferred term for that particular aspect of it. "Sledgehammer exposition" works, but it includes stuff besides just naming oneself or others. (And ''TF: Animated'' managed it in one of the more subtle ways I've seen, even if it was still obvious to us.)--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 17:40, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
::Forced Introduction? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 21:47, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
:::"Introdump"? (After [[Wikipedia:Infodump|infodump]].) [[User:JW|JW]] 21:52, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
::::I, Zodberg, feel that "introdump" is a nice enough term. When I hear the expression "name-dropping" I think of when people casually say names of other people to make themselves look smarter/better-networked.
:::::Introdump is an ''awesome'' neologism. Did you come up with it yourself or steal it from somewhere? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 01:32, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
::::::So far as I understand the workings of my brain, I invented it.
::::::Once I come up with a good scan of an example of such from the Marvel comic, I may even create an article for it . . . [[User:JW|JW]] 01:40, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
:::::::What an awesomely fertile imagination you have. I love the phrase. (There's a term for this, combining words...)
:::::::Anyway- [[:Image:Introdump decepticons marvelus01.jpg|ask and you shall receive;]] the double-page spread with the Autobots has more obvious namedropping, but the sheer ''volume'' of text here should make a hilarious visual even when it's too small to read. And it is all, well... introduction. It's neither exposition or an infodump (which is either universe, backstory or plot-oriented,) so I guess that means introdump can be more than a name.
:::::::(I keep a portable hard drive with every issue of the old comics scanned on it handy. Since I own them all in 2 or more formats I have no moral qualms about this whatsoever.) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 01:53, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
::::::::''"What an awesomely fertile imagination you have."'' Given the dots you connected for Prowl 2, I can say the same for you.
::::::::I worked up a rough draft of such an article under [[User:JW/Sandbox]]. I want to poke at it a bit more before it's ready for prime time. I'm also a bit wary of creating an article under a name I coined, since this wiki should really only document therms that have a prior existence in fandom (e.g., [[RIBFIR]]), not words I make up. However, the phenomenon of introdumping exists, and merits an article, and if I have a good term for it, I might as well use it . . . [[User:JW|JW]] 02:42, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
::::::::(Googling, I get 8 hits on "introdump", of which the only significant one is [http://www.theswordreview.com/item.php?sub_id=1289 this writing article], which I'd never read. [[User:JW|JW]] 02:47, 12 January 2008 (UTC))
:::::::::Kinda agree that it's awkward to create an article for an entirely nameless phenomenon. However it ''does'' exist, and if a new article's not justified, the info could definitely find a home at [[To sell toys]]. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 19:51, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

== Username character limit? ==

Considering Assaulthead's recent not-so-clever usernames, am I the only one who thinks some sort of character limit on usernames is in order? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 02:40, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
:Those who trade away a little freedom in the name of security will have neither. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 15:29, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

== External link box to Joepedia ==

Hi everybody, I'd just like to know if it's okay for me to put external link boxes that links a G.I. Joe-related article to Joepedia? Seeing as how G.I. Joe is almost like a sister franchise and if anybody wants to know more about them? I admit Joepedia doesn't seem much right now but eventually, if there are Transformers related articles that pop up there, I'd be willing to accomodate Transformers external link boxes. --[[User:Destron Commander|Destron Commander]] 06:23, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
:The problem here is that you're putting the cart before the horse. Right now, there's not much on the Joepedia - there's probably more stuff about GI Joe on ''this'' wiki than there is over there. So those link boxes aren't very useful right now. If you held off until Joepedia has some more content, there probably wouldn't be a problem. - [[User:RolonBolon|RolonBolon]] 06:41, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
::The way to improve the Joepeida is to bring it to the attention of people who might have the knowledge and desire to improve it. The desired group probably overlaps heavily with the people who work on ''this'' wiki, no? So while adding Joepedia links doesn't improve Teletraan I that much, it may help the Joepedia, our sister wiki, a lot. [[User:JW|JW]] 15:21, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
:::What do you mean by External Link Boxes? Do you mean External links? Inter-wiki links? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 15:26, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

== Episode lists ==
Folks, have a look at the following three pages:
* [[Generation 1 (cartoon)]]
* [[Beast Wars (cartoon)]]
* [[Beast Machines (cartoon)]]
Each one's got a different setup for the list of episodes. G1 uses a simple list; BM uses a crazy table-lookin' thing; BW links to a completely separate page which has same crazy table thing.

IMO, the simple, straightforward G1 list is much easier on the eyes than the complex table format, which gives a lot of extraneous info that's duplicated (or should be, at least) on the individual episode pages. I also see no reason to have the episodes off on their own list page, regardless of which format is used.

Opinions sought! -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 19:11, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

:Actually I sorta like the Beast Wars method with the list table on a separate page. It keeps the cartoon page clean and the table list has stats for those who like these sort of lists. Regardless of my decision, once we decide on a format, it should be applied universally. for all series. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 19:45, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
::See, that's my problem with the table format. It's ''not'' clean, and it makes a mess of whatever page it's on. It just doesn't make sense to me to have an overview page that doesn't include a list of episodes, or to have basic info on a show split between two pages. Suppose I want to write up a blurb describing Season 3 of Beast Wars -- which page would it go on? -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 05:31, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

:I think the G1 and BW formats are both okay, but I agree that there's not a need for a table layout. Just a list of episodes is good enough, maybe with ''very'' brief (less than one sentence) summaries to help people find the one they want. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 05:12, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
::I've actually found 'long' summaries liek that useful for tracking down an episode whose events I remember, but forgot the title.
::I notice that the G1 page uses the <nowiki>{{collist}}</nowiki> template to make the lists of episodes less... listy, which I approve of. I'd like to see like a 3-or-4-column list of just the episode names on the cartoon page- but also (if it exists) link the the more verbose table format on its own separate page. Best of both worlds. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 07:17, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
:::I could go with the "best of both worlds" approach. Keep in mind that the "episode list" page is pretty standard for wikipedia, and the Beast Wars and Gen One have enough episodes to warrant one. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 15:02, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
::::I could get behind this approach as well. A bit more work, but once it's done, it's done. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 15:39, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
:::::I went ahead and created a page for the [[List of Generation One episodes]]. Please note that seasons 2 and 3 have incorrect info, but the correct # of episodes (I copied from the Beast Wars page) so these need to be fixed. Seasons 1 and 4 have been updated to reflect info on their respective pages. Some of the air dates appear to be off though. --[[User:MistaTee|MistaTee]] 19:36, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

==Stub template listings==
Is there a help page where it lists all of the various templates we use for stubs and other stuff? Recently we've introduced quite a few, but I can't find a listing of them so I can use them, and if I can't find them easily, then new editors won't likely find them, either. I think we need to work on making this wiki more user-friendly and open to all potential editors. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 02:41, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

:Have you tried looking at [[Template:Stub]]? Or [[:Category:Templates]]? Revamping the help stuff is an intention I have, but I haven't had as much wiki time as usual lately and I haven't gotten around to it... --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 02:57, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah, I did eventually, but thinking from the average user's point of view, it's a chore to have to type exactly Template:Stub into the search box to get to the stub pages, since, as far as I know, the pages aren't linked anywhere. Hell, they probably don't even realise. It's also been my experience that people generally follow pages through links in articles rather than going through the categories. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 03:07, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
:::Just came to my mind. Is there any way or chance we can put the link <nowiki>[[:Category:Templates]]</nowiki> into the insert-tool box in the ''edit page''like [http://transformers.wikia.com/index.php?title=Transformers_Wiki_talk:Community_Portal&action=edit&section=23 this]? --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 08:09, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

== Section-title master list ==

I've made a sandbox for the purpose of assembling a [[User:Jackpot/Sandbox/Sections|master list of all section titles]], their relation to each other, and their proper wording/formatting. Please discuss; I've introduced some new ideas, and I'd love to see a consistent guide established. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 01:04, 29 January 2008 (UTC)
:Wow, I think this really look nice and useful. ;D --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 03:44, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

==Image thumb borders are screwed up==
Can Derik or somebody else fix [[:Image:Imageborderscrewedup.jpg|this issue]]? I imagine it's related to the recent CSS changes. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 23:14, 29 January 2008 (UTC)
:I found some border-screw issues seem to be much more obvious when using the IE than Firefox to browse the site. --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 02:05, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
::Anyone? Bueller? [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 20:29, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
:::Oh sorry, I was busy wrestlign Vista into submission on my new laptop when the original complaint was made.
:::Yeah, Wikia recently made tweaks to its global CSS files. This appears to be one of the results. It should be simple enough to make a patch for ''our'' site Monobook file. I'll put in a request. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 21:41, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

== "First go here! Next go here." ==
I was thinking a bit about the various problems we've got around here -- stuff like incomplete image descriptions, orphaned articles, etc. There's really no one central place where a newcomer (or a regular who feels like doing something useful but doesn't know what) can go to find a quick list of things that need doing. The current help pages just send you to the list of articles in need of creation, which is kind of daunting, especially for a newcomer who has to learn a million standards and Wikia tags. Is there a more comprehensive way to point people in the direction of useful things they could be doing? Whatever it might be, it should include links to:
* Pages in need of creation
* Orphaned pages
* Stubs
* Pics needed
* Any current projects, like the Beast Wars one. Hell, I couldn't find that thing if my life depended on it.
...as well as a note about common problems: dead/missing storylinks, incomplete image descriptions, and whatever else. (Heck, who knows? Maybe it could even distract an IP person long enough to prevent them from screwing with captions.... ahh, who'm I kidding?} -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 21:51, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

:There are some of those things catalogued [[Special:Specialpages|here]], but I think making links to the most important of these categories, and placing them together in one easy-to-find link off the main page, would be best. Perhaps on the Help contents page, since it's linked right off the main page already, in the most logical location? I think that link is a bit small, for what it's worth. --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 22:09, 30 January 2008 (UTC)
::One of the projects in the back of my head is a help-page/guide specifically breaking down the creation of character pages, plus the use of "common templates" for them (disambigs, stubs, notes). I'll see if I can scrounge up some time to rough-copy one. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 22:56, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

== Toy article ==
I've started laying out the structure for an article that's an overview of the toys as physical items, independent of fiction, brands and storylines. We need this as a place to unite all the scattered articles that cover the design and construction of toys. Currently they're mostly in [[:Category:Toys]], but there's a ton of other stuff in there, too, and it's largely unsorted. A real page for this stuff would make it much easier to find and digest.

It's a BIG topic, though, so I wanted to get some input before starting the article. given how much info there is, I think it's unavoidable that a lot of it would be a list of sorted links to other pages. But there's plenty of general info that could go in as well -- what we've learned from Hasbro of the toy design and manufacturing process, an overview of marketing approaches, aspects of design, etc.

Sample page is [[User:Repowers/Sandbox|here in my Sandbox]]. In particular, some of my sorting choices for the link lists might seem odd, so lemme know whatcha think.

==Other Maintenance Templates?==
I haven't had much time to do more "substantial" wiki edits lately, but I've been prepping for later with the charstub sub-categories. Fiction really isn't my bag... I mean, I know it in general, but not issue titles and numbers and bla bla. But I figure it's also nice to have the "really needs a lot of stuff" pages separated from the "just needs some stuff in one subsection" ones, especially once I can make a concentrated effort to update the toy sections of various pages. I've been thinking about other similar "needs maintenance" template/categories, but I thought I'd bring it up here since I'm not sure who else might make use of them... 
I've noticed quite a lot of pages missing storylinks. I'm not intending on going through a big wiki-wide hunt, but as I go through the stubs and other pages doing little maintenance and tweaks, well, I think I'd like to be able to mark pages I come across that are missing those links they should have. Picture and quote? Isaac Sumdac and/or Tutorbot, "I cannot believe I programmed you with such simplistic information!" (Idea courtesy of Trent Troop.) 
I'd swear there was another one, but right now, too tired to think of it and must sleep. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 06:53, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
:Perhaps a tag for a page with too many damn redlinks for concepts that will never need articles?--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 07:08, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
::I don't think that will be neccessary, as it's a simple matter of removing the [[ and <nowiki>]]</nowiki>s. Storylinks, though, require some research. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 15:40, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
:::I usually label such pages with <nowiki>{{stub|storylinks}}</nowiki>. [[User:JW|JW]] 15:44, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
::::Trick is, often they're not really stubs, are they? the main info is there, there's just not a "where'd this happen?" link. And maybe it's the data-manager in me that says this, but I think it'd be a lot easier to have a common problem like lack of storylinks as a category all its own, all together for easy identification and maintenance. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 16:11, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

== Disambiguation ==

We need a consensus on hiw we handle disambuigation in article titles. We've had some moving between [[Silverbolt (BW)]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)]], and [[Dirge (Timelines)]] and [[Dirge (Whatever the Botcon 05 set was)]] because there are two Silverbolts in BW and two Dirges in Timelines. However, since one of those Dirges and one of those Silverbolts are G1 characters, the (BW) and (Timelines) tags are fine for the other two. The tags are simply for keeping the articles separate; not for telling you what continuity they're in. Plus, (Timelines) is much easier to type than "(Botcon boxset name I can't remember)". --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 23:35, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
:Somewhat related to the discussion at [[Talk:Starscream (Timelines)]]. My personal criteria is that a name used for two (or more) characters in the same toyline requires more specific disambiguation, regardless of the characters' origin, because readers shouldn't be expected to remember whether some character was already in another toyline. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 23:51, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
::So... what should disambigs be?
# Distinguished ''only'' when strictly necessary. "Silverbolt (BW)" is fine because, while there were 2 Silverbolt toys in the BW Toyline, the other one is actually Silverbolt (G1)- so only one entry is trying 'sits' in the (BW) disambig, and no more specific disambing is needed. Parenthetical disambigs should be the broadest possible category the article can sit in without conflicting with another article, (usually a continuity family or franchise.) Absolutely no 'bumping' of disambigs as a concession to aesthetics.
# Distinguished on a logical basis. "Silverbolt (Fuzor)" because there are two Silverbolts in the BW toyline, and the article title should not allow for confusion between the two.
# Providing continuty info. A hypothetical new character Roller in the 2008 Universe line would be "Roller (Classic)" not "Roller (Universe)"-- so that the article title doesn't mislead people into thinking he's part of the 2004 Universe continuity.
My problem with #2 ''and'' #3 is that the diambig isn't supposed to convey that information. The first line of the article, right below the title does. It will say 'Silverbolt is a Fuzor in the Beast Wars continuity family...' or 'Roller is a Ultracon in the Classics portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.'
We are currently usign method #1. I oppose a change to methods 2 or 3 for the followign reasons:
# The '''first line''' of the article already supplies the information that solutions 2 & 3 would seek to add- and does it ''better.''
# Implementing 2 or 3 would make it harder for ''editors'' to know where article are sitting ("I know there was only one Silverbolt in BW, why is my link to Silverbolt (BW) broken?")
# The purpose of the parenthetical disambigs is to convey info- it is to keep articles with the same title from sitting in the same namespace. Attempting to make disambigs convey information actually ''adds ambiguity'', because it would force the the locations the articles sit in to become ''less'' standard.
Let diambigs be disambigs. If we want to make continuity notes clearer or more prominent, we can look at revising our approach to '''them'''. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 00:41, 27 February 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Super Collection Figure

2008-02-26T23:40:49Z

Evil-yuusha:

{{picsneeded}}

'''Super Collection Figure''' or ''''SCF'''' is a series of non-transformable [[Plastic|PVC]] figures that closely resemble characters from the various Transformers TV series. They were later released in the United States as '''Heroes of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'''.

==SCF==
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten [[wave]]s or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] [[continuity]], whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on [[Micron Legend]] characters.

[[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were [[repaint]]s of existing figures, but many were new or [[retool]]ed [[mold]]s. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-[[scale]] characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were [[exclusive]] figures available only at [[convention]]s or as [[Lucky Draw]] prizes.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish.

''Note: All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted''

===Act 1 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
*Megatron w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy vs Megatron giftset w/ energy weapons & battle damage (color) - Tokyo Game Show 2002
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (color) - TF Generations Lucky Draw 2nd Prize

===Act 2 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*Convoy (alt mode)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode)
*[[Minerva]]
*[[Rodimus Prime|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color)
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix]] (clear tinted)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron (color metallic) & Convoy (alt mode) (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Act 3 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike]]
*[[Chromedome]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (color & clear)
*Reformat Megatron (clear w/ purple accents)

===Act 4 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Arcee w/ exo-suit [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]]
*Convoy w/ comlink
*[[Diaclone]] Ultra Magnus (Powered Convoy)
*Megatron w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
'''Chase figures'''
*God Ginrai (gold)
*Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode) (color metallic)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (color & pewter)

===Act 5 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Metalhawk]] w/ Minerva ([[human]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Overlord]]
*[[Shūta Gō|Go Shooter]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Black Zarak]] (color & pewter)
*Ghost Starcream (clear tinted)
*[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver)

===Act 6 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron
*Hot Rodimus
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (color)
*Galvatron (metallic)
*[[Grand Maximus]] (color & pewter)

===Act 7 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Deathsaurus]] w/ [[Tigerbreast]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Deathsaurus w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color)
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color)
*[[Victory Saber]] (gold)

===Act 8 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Cerebros]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Coronation Starscream (color)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (color)
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (color & pewter)

===Act 9 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy]]
*[[Demolishor]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] Convoy (color)
*Cybertronian Megatron (color)

===Act 10 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]
*[[Sideways]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
*Super Mode Convoy
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Red Alert (color)
*[[Super Mode]] Convoy w/ [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] (color)

==Mega SCF==
Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters. Each came with an assortment of [[accessories]] and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. The first wave was based on characters from the Generation One continuity, the second featured characters from Micron Legend.

===Wave 1 (G1)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Convoy (color metallic)
*Hot Rodimus (color)
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak (color)
*Rodimus Convoy (color)
*Star Saber (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Victory Leo (color)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color) - Robot Station 2002
*Megatron w/ [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Wave 2 (Micron Legend)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Demolishor (color)
*Hot Shot (color)
*Megatron (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Super Mode Convoy (color)

==Heroes of Cybertron==
The Hasbro counterparts to SCF were the '''Heroes of Cyberton''' (or '''HOC'''), released in a total of five waves featuring only G1 characters. Some notable differences between the two lines:

*Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes

*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character

*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter [[variant]]s were produced

*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF

*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions

*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[lightpipe|light piping]].

===Wave 1===
*Arcee
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime w/ [[Apex Bomber|Apex Armor]]
*Skywarp
*Starscream

===Wave 2===
*Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
*Megatron w/ energy weapon
*Paradron Medic
*Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
*Thundercracker
*Ultra Magnus

===Wave 3===
*Cyclonus
*Galvatron
*Grimlock (alt mode)
*Ironhide
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave

===Wave 4===
*Bumblebee w/ Spike ([[Autobot]] Espionage Team)
*Dirge
*Gigatron (aka Overlord)
*Jazz
*Perceptor
*Wheeljack
'''Bonus figure'''
*Fortress Maximus
'''Exclusive figures'''
*[[Sunstorm]] (Starscream repaint) - [[OTFCC 2003]]
*[[Air Warrior]] 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three [[generic]] [[Seeker]]s) - OTFCC 2003

===Wave 5===
*Devastator
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak
*Omega Supreme
*Optimus Prime w/ comlink
*Ratchet
*Starscream w/ crown
'''Bonus figure'''
*Metroplex

==Heroes of Cybertron (2006)==

Re-releases of [[Hasbro]]'s first Heroes of Cybertron line, produced to coincide with the 2006 DVD release of the original ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and the upcoming [[Transformers (2007)]] movie.

The figures were virtually the same as the previous HOC releases, except for being cast in solid rather than translucent plastic, more in keeping with the SCF originals. The 2006 series did not include any bonus figures. Among the releases were:

===2006===
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave
*Ultra Magnus

==External Links==
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22f78deda9fad3d?dmode=source&output=gplain Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs] — Transcriptions by Neale Davidson
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Super Collection Figure

2008-02-26T23:37:19Z

Evil-yuusha:

{{picsneeded}}

'''Super Collection Figure''' or ''''SCF'''' is a series of non-transformable [[Plastic|PVC]] figures that closely resemble characters from the various Transformers [[Category:Television_series|TV series]]. They were later released in the United States as '''Heroes of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'''.

==SCF==
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten [[wave]]s or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] [[continuity]], whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on [[Micron Legend]] characters.

[[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were [[repaint]]s of existing figures, but many were new or [[retool]]ed [[mold]]s. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-[[scale]] characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were [[exclusive]] figures available only at [[convention]]s or as [[Lucky Draw]] prizes.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish.

''Note: All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted''

===Act 1 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
*Megatron w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy vs Megatron giftset w/ energy weapons & battle damage (color) - Tokyo Game Show 2002
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (color) - TF Generations Lucky Draw 2nd Prize

===Act 2 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*Convoy (alt mode)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode)
*[[Minerva]]
*[[Rodimus Prime|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color)
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix]] (clear tinted)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron (color metallic) & Convoy (alt mode) (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Act 3 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike]]
*[[Chromedome]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (color & clear)
*Reformat Megatron (clear w/ purple accents)

===Act 4 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Arcee w/ exo-suit [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]]
*Convoy w/ comlink
*[[Diaclone]] Ultra Magnus (Powered Convoy)
*Megatron w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
'''Chase figures'''
*God Ginrai (gold)
*Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode) (color metallic)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (color & pewter)

===Act 5 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Metalhawk]] w/ Minerva ([[human]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Overlord]]
*[[Shūta Gō|Go Shooter]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Black Zarak]] (color & pewter)
*Ghost Starcream (clear tinted)
*[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver)

===Act 6 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron
*Hot Rodimus
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (color)
*Galvatron (metallic)
*[[Grand Maximus]] (color & pewter)

===Act 7 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Deathsaurus]] w/ [[Tigerbreast]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Deathsaurus w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color)
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color)
*[[Victory Saber]] (gold)

===Act 8 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Cerebros]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Coronation Starscream (color)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (color)
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (color & pewter)

===Act 9 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy]]
*[[Demolishor]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] Convoy (color)
*Cybertronian Megatron (color)

===Act 10 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]
*[[Sideways]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
*Super Mode Convoy
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Red Alert (color)
*[[Super Mode]] Convoy w/ [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] (color)

==Mega SCF==
Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters. Each came with an assortment of [[accessories]] and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. The first wave was based on characters from the Generation One continuity, the second featured characters from Micron Legend.

===Wave 1 (G1)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Convoy (color metallic)
*Hot Rodimus (color)
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak (color)
*Rodimus Convoy (color)
*Star Saber (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Victory Leo (color)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color) - Robot Station 2002
*Megatron w/ [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Wave 2 (Micron Legend)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Demolishor (color)
*Hot Shot (color)
*Megatron (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Super Mode Convoy (color)

==Heroes of Cybertron==
The Hasbro counterparts to SCF were the '''Heroes of Cyberton''' (or '''HOC'''), released in a total of five waves featuring only G1 characters. Some notable differences between the two lines:

*Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes

*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character

*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter [[variant]]s were produced

*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF

*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions

*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[lightpipe|light piping]].

===Wave 1===
*Arcee
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime w/ [[Apex Bomber|Apex Armor]]
*Skywarp
*Starscream

===Wave 2===
*Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
*Megatron w/ energy weapon
*Paradron Medic
*Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
*Thundercracker
*Ultra Magnus

===Wave 3===
*Cyclonus
*Galvatron
*Grimlock (alt mode)
*Ironhide
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave

===Wave 4===
*Bumblebee w/ Spike ([[Autobot]] Espionage Team)
*Dirge
*Gigatron (aka Overlord)
*Jazz
*Perceptor
*Wheeljack
'''Bonus figure'''
*Fortress Maximus
'''Exclusive figures'''
*[[Sunstorm]] (Starscream repaint) - [[OTFCC 2003]]
*[[Air Warrior]] 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three [[generic]] [[Seeker]]s) - OTFCC 2003

===Wave 5===
*Devastator
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak
*Omega Supreme
*Optimus Prime w/ comlink
*Ratchet
*Starscream w/ crown
'''Bonus figure'''
*Metroplex

==Heroes of Cybertron (2006)==

Re-releases of [[Hasbro]]'s first Heroes of Cybertron line, produced to coincide with the 2006 DVD release of the original ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and the upcoming [[Transformers (2007)]] movie.

The figures were virtually the same as the previous HOC releases, except for being cast in solid rather than translucent plastic, more in keeping with the SCF originals. The 2006 series did not include any bonus figures. Among the releases were:

===2006===
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave
*Ultra Magnus

==External Links==
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22f78deda9fad3d?dmode=source&output=gplain Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs] — Transcriptions by Neale Davidson
[[Category:Toys]]
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Super Collection Figure

2008-02-26T23:36:43Z

Evil-yuusha: more tweaks, mostly adding links

{{picsneeded}}

'''Super Collection Figure''' or ''''SCF'''' is a series of non-transformable [[Plastic|PVC]] figures that closely resemble characters from the various Transformers [[Category:Television_series|TV series]]. They were later released in the United States as '''Heroes of [[Cybertron]]'''.

==SCF==
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten [[wave]]s or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] [[continuity]], whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on [[Micron Legend]] characters.

[[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were [[repaint]]s of existing figures, but many were new or [[retool]]ed [[mold]]s. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-[[scale]] characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were [[exclusive]] figures available only at [[convention]]s or as [[Lucky Draw]] prizes.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish.

''Note: All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted''

===Act 1 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
*Megatron w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy vs Megatron giftset w/ energy weapons & battle damage (color) - Tokyo Game Show 2002
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (color) - TF Generations Lucky Draw 2nd Prize

===Act 2 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*Convoy (alt mode)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode)
*[[Minerva]]
*[[Rodimus Prime|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color)
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix]] (clear tinted)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron (color metallic) & Convoy (alt mode) (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Act 3 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike]]
*[[Chromedome]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (color & clear)
*Reformat Megatron (clear w/ purple accents)

===Act 4 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Arcee w/ exo-suit [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]]
*Convoy w/ comlink
*[[Diaclone]] Ultra Magnus (Powered Convoy)
*Megatron w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
'''Chase figures'''
*God Ginrai (gold)
*Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode) (color metallic)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (color & pewter)

===Act 5 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Metalhawk]] w/ Minerva ([[human]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Overlord]]
*[[Shūta Gō|Go Shooter]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Black Zarak]] (color & pewter)
*Ghost Starcream (clear tinted)
*[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver)

===Act 6 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron
*Hot Rodimus
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (color)
*Galvatron (metallic)
*[[Grand Maximus]] (color & pewter)

===Act 7 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Deathsaurus]] w/ [[Tigerbreast]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Deathsaurus w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color)
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color)
*[[Victory Saber]] (gold)

===Act 8 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Cerebros]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Coronation Starscream (color)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (color)
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (color & pewter)

===Act 9 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy]]
*[[Demolishor]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] Convoy (color)
*Cybertronian Megatron (color)

===Act 10 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]
*[[Sideways]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
*Super Mode Convoy
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Red Alert (color)
*[[Super Mode]] Convoy w/ [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] (color)

==Mega SCF==
Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters. Each came with an assortment of [[accessories]] and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. The first wave was based on characters from the Generation One continuity, the second featured characters from Micron Legend.

===Wave 1 (G1)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Convoy (color metallic)
*Hot Rodimus (color)
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak (color)
*Rodimus Convoy (color)
*Star Saber (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Victory Leo (color)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color) - Robot Station 2002
*Megatron w/ [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Wave 2 (Micron Legend)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Demolishor (color)
*Hot Shot (color)
*Megatron (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Super Mode Convoy (color)

==Heroes of Cybertron==
The Hasbro counterparts to SCF were the '''Heroes of Cyberton''' (or '''HOC'''), released in a total of five waves featuring only G1 characters. Some notable differences between the two lines:

*Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes

*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character

*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter [[variant]]s were produced

*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF

*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions

*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[lightpipe|light piping]].

===Wave 1===
*Arcee
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime w/ [[Apex Bomber|Apex Armor]]
*Skywarp
*Starscream

===Wave 2===
*Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
*Megatron w/ energy weapon
*Paradron Medic
*Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
*Thundercracker
*Ultra Magnus

===Wave 3===
*Cyclonus
*Galvatron
*Grimlock (alt mode)
*Ironhide
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave

===Wave 4===
*Bumblebee w/ Spike ([[Autobot]] Espionage Team)
*Dirge
*Gigatron (aka Overlord)
*Jazz
*Perceptor
*Wheeljack
'''Bonus figure'''
*Fortress Maximus
'''Exclusive figures'''
*[[Sunstorm]] (Starscream repaint) - [[OTFCC 2003]]
*[[Air Warrior]] 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three [[generic]] [[Seeker]]s) - OTFCC 2003

===Wave 5===
*Devastator
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak
*Omega Supreme
*Optimus Prime w/ comlink
*Ratchet
*Starscream w/ crown
'''Bonus figure'''
*Metroplex

==Heroes of Cybertron (2006)==

Re-releases of [[Hasbro]]'s first Heroes of Cybertron line, produced to coincide with the 2006 DVD release of the original ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and the upcoming [[Transformers (2007)]] movie.

The figures were virtually the same as the previous HOC releases, except for being cast in solid rather than translucent plastic, more in keeping with the SCF originals. The 2006 series did not include any bonus figures. Among the releases were:

===2006===
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave
*Ultra Magnus

==External Links==
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22f78deda9fad3d?dmode=source&output=gplain Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs] — Transcriptions by Neale Davidson
[[Category:Toys]]
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Blind-packed

2008-02-26T23:17:40Z

Evil-yuusha: redirect

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Super Collection Figure

2008-02-26T19:32:56Z

Evil-yuusha: general tweakage

{{picsneeded}}

'''Super Collection Figure''' or ''''SCF'''' is a series of non-transformable [[PVC]] figures that closely resemble characters from the Transformers TV series. They were later released in the United States as '''Heroes of Cybertron'''.

==SCF==
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten waves or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] continuity, whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on [[Micron Legend]] characters.

[[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were repaints of existing figures, but many were new or retooled molds. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-scale characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were exclusive figures available only at conventions or as [[Lucky Draw]] prizes.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish.

''Note: All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted''

===Act 1 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
*Megatron w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy vs Megatron giftset w/ energy weapons & battle damage (color) - Tokyo Game Show 2002
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (color) - TF Generations Lucky Draw 2nd Prize

===Act 2 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*Convoy (alt mode)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode)
*[[Minerva]]
*[[Rodimus Prime|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color)
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix]] (clear tinted)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron (color metallic) & Convoy (alt mode) (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Act 3 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike]]
*[[Chromedome]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (color & clear)
*Reformat Megatron (clear w/ purple accents)

===Act 4 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Arcee w/ exo-suit [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]]
*Convoy w/ comlink
*[[Diaclone]] Ultra Magnus (Powered Convoy)
*Megatron w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
'''Chase figures'''
*God Ginrai (gold)
*Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode) (color metallic)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (color & pewter)

===Act 5 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Metalhawk]] w/ Minerva ([[human]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Overlord]]
*[[Go Shooter]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Black Zarak]] (color & pewter)
*Ghost Starcream (clear tinted)
*[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver)

===Act 6 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron
*Hot Rodimus
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (color)
*Galvatron (metallic)
*[[Grand Maximus]] (color & pewter)

===Act 7 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Deathsaurus]] w/ [[Tigerbreast]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Deathsaurus w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color)
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color)
*[[Victory Saber]] (gold)

===Act 8 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Cerebros]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Coronation Starscream (color)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (color)
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (color & pewter)

===Act 9 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy]]
*[[Demolishor]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] Convoy (color)
*Cybertronian Megatron (color)

===Act 10 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]
*[[Sideways]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
*Super Mode Convoy
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Red Alert (color)
*[[Super Mode]] Convoy w/ [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] (color)

==Mega SCF==
Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters. Each came with an assortment of accessories and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. The first wave was based on characters from the Generation One continuity, the second featured characters from Micron Legend.

===Wave 1 (G1)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Convoy (color metallic)
*Hot Rodimus (color)
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak (color)
*Rodimus Convoy (color)
*Star Saber (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Victory Leo (color)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color) - Robot Station 2002
*Megatron w/ [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Wave 2 (Micron Legend)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Demolishor (color)
*Hot Shot (color)
*Megatron (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Super Mode Convoy (color)

==Heroes of Cybertron==
The Hasbro counterparts to SCF were the '''Heroes of Cyberton''' (or '''HOC'''), released in a total of five waves featuring only G1 characters. Some notable differences between the two lines:

*Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes

*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character

*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter variants were produced

*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF

*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions

*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[lightpipe|light piping]].

===Wave 1===
*Arcee
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime w/ [[Apex Armor]]
*Skywarp
*Starscream

===Wave 2===
*Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
*Megatron w/ energy weapon
*Paradron Medic
*Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
*Thundercracker
*Ultra Magnus

===Wave 3===
*Cyclonus
*Galvatron
*Grimlock (alt mode)
*Ironhide
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave

===Wave 4===
*Bumblebee w/ Spike ([[Autobot]] Espionage Team)
*Dirge
*Gigatron (aka Overlord)
*Jazz
*Perceptor
*Wheeljack
'''Bonus figure'''
*Fortress Maximus
'''Exclusive figures'''
*[[Sunstorm]] (Starscream repaint) - [[OTFCC 2003]]
*[[Air Warrior]] 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three [[generic]] [[Seeker]]s) - OTFCC 2003

===Wave 5===
*Devastator
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak
*Omega Supreme
*Optimus Prime w/ comlink
*Ratchet
*Starscream w/ crown
'''Bonus figure'''
*Metroplex

==Heroes of Cybertron (2006)==

Re-releases of [[Hasbro]]'s first Heroes of Cybertron line, produced to coincide with the 2006 DVD release of the original ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and the upcoming [[Transformers (2007)]] movie.

The figures were virtually the same as the previous HOC releases, except for being cast in solid rather than translucent plastic, more in keeping with the SCF originals. The 2006 series did not include any bonus figures. Among the releases were:

===2006===
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave
*Ultra Magnus

==External Links==
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22f78deda9fad3d?dmode=source&output=gplain Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs] — Transcriptions by Neale Davidson
[[Category:Toys]]
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Super Collection Figure

2007-10-19T02:18:29Z

Evil-yuusha: /* Mega SCF */

{{picsneeded}}

'''Super Collection Figure''' or ''''SCF'''' is a series of non-transformable PVC figures that closely resemble characters from the Transformers TV series. They were later released in the United States as '''Heroes of Cybertron'''.

==SCF==
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten waves or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] continuity, whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on [[Micron Legend]] characters.

[[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were repaints of existing figures, but many were new or retooled molds. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-scale characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were exclusive figures available only at conventions or as [[Lucky Draw]] prizes.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish.

''Note: All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted''

===Act 1 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
*Megatron w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy vs Megatron giftset w/ energy weapons & battle damage (color) - Tokyo Game Show 2002
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (color) - TF Generations Lucky Draw 2nd Prize

===Act 2 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*Convoy (alt mode)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode)
*[[Minerva]]
*[[Rodimus Prime|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color)
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix]] (clear tinted)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron (color metallic) & Convoy (alt mode) (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Act 3 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike]]
*[[Chromedome]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (color & clear)
*Reformat Megatron (clear w/ purple accents)

===Act 4 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Arcee w/ exo-suit [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]]
*Convoy w/ comlink
*[[Diaclone]] Ultra Magnus (Powered Convoy)
*Megatron w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
'''Chase figures'''
*God Ginrai (gold)
*Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode) (color metallic)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (color & pewter)

===Act 5 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Metalhawk]] w/ Minerva ([[human]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Overlord]]
*[[Go Shooter]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Black Zarak]] (color & pewter)
*Ghost Starcream (clear tinted)
*[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver)

===Act 6 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron
*Hot Rodimus
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (color)
*Galvatron (metallic)
*[[Grand Maximus]] (color & pewter)

===Act 7 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Deathsaurus]] w/ [[Tigerbreast]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Deathsaurus w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color)
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color)
*[[Victory Saber]] (gold)

===Act 8 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Cerebros]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Coronation Starscream (color)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (color)
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (color & pewter)

===Act 9 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy]]
*[[Demolishor]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Convoy (color)
*Cybertronian Megatron (color)

===Act 10 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]
*[[Sideways]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
*Super Mode Convoy
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Red Alert (color)
*Super Mode Convoy w/ [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] (color)

==Mega SCF==
Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters. Each came with an assortment of accessories and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. The first wave was based on characters from the Generation One continuity, the second featured characters from Micron Legend.

===Wave 1 (G1)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Convoy (color metallic)
*Hot Rodimus (color)
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak (color)
*Rodimus Convoy (color)
*Star Saber (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Victory Leo (color)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color) - Robot Station 2002
*Megatron w/ [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Wave 2 (Micron Legend)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Demolishor (color)
*Hot Shot (color)
*Megatron (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Super Mode Convoy (color)

==Heroes of Cybertron==
The Hasbro counterparts to SCF were the '''Heroes of Cyberton''' (or '''HOC'''), released in a total of five waves featuring only G1 characters. Some notable differences between the two lines:

*Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes

*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character

*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter variants were produced

*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF

*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions

*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[lightpipe|light piping]].

===Wave 1===
*Arcee
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*PowerMaster Optimus Prime w/ Apex Armor
*Skywarp
*Starscream

===Wave 2===
*Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
*Megatron w/ energy weapon
*Paradron Medic
*PowerMaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
*Thundercracker
*Ultra Magnus

===Wave 3===
*Cyclonus
*Galvatron
*Grimlock (alt mode)
*Ironhide
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave

===Wave 4===
*Bumblebee w/ Spike (Autobot Espionage Team)
*Dirge
*Gigatron (aka Overlord)
*Jazz
*Perceptor
*Wheeljack
'''Bonus figure'''
*Fortress Maximus

===Wave 5===
*Devastator
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak
*Omega Supreme
*Optimus Prime w/ comlink
*Ratchet
*Starscream w/ crown
'''Bonus figure'''
*Metroplex

==Heroes of Cybertron (2006)==

Rereleases of Hasbro's Heroes of Cybertron.The line was released to coincide with the 2006 release of the original [[Transformers: The Movie]] and the upcoming [[Transformers (2007)]] movie.

The figures were similar to the versions released previously by Hasbro, but this time they weren't cast in translucent plastic as the originals were. Instead they were cast in solid plastic colors like Takara's ''Super Figure Collection'' (SCF) figures. For this release the none of the figures included bonus figure components. Among the releases were:

===2006===
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave
*Ultra Magnus

==External Links==
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22f78deda9fad3d?dmode=source&output=gplain Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs] — Transcriptions by Neale Davidson
[[Category:Toys]]
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Super Collection Figure

2007-10-19T02:15:34Z

Evil-yuusha: /* SCF */

{{picsneeded}}

'''Super Collection Figure''' or ''''SCF'''' is a series of non-transformable PVC figures that closely resemble characters from the Transformers TV series. They were later released in the United States as '''Heroes of Cybertron'''.

==SCF==
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten waves or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] continuity, whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on [[Micron Legend]] characters.

[[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were repaints of existing figures, but many were new or retooled molds. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-scale characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were exclusive figures available only at conventions or as [[Lucky Draw]] prizes.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish.

''Note: All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted''

===Act 1 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
*Megatron w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy vs Megatron giftset w/ energy weapons & battle damage (color) - Tokyo Game Show 2002
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (color) - TF Generations Lucky Draw 2nd Prize

===Act 2 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*Convoy (alt mode)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode)
*[[Minerva]]
*[[Rodimus Prime|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color)
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix]] (clear tinted)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron (color metallic) & Convoy (alt mode) (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Act 3 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike]]
*[[Chromedome]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (color & clear)
*Reformat Megatron (clear w/ purple accents)

===Act 4 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Arcee w/ exo-suit [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]]
*Convoy w/ comlink
*[[Diaclone]] Ultra Magnus (Powered Convoy)
*Megatron w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
'''Chase figures'''
*God Ginrai (gold)
*Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode) (color metallic)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (color & pewter)

===Act 5 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Metalhawk]] w/ Minerva ([[human]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Overlord]]
*[[Go Shooter]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Black Zarak]] (color & pewter)
*Ghost Starcream (clear tinted)
*[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver)

===Act 6 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron
*Hot Rodimus
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
'''Chase figures'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (color)
*Galvatron (metallic)
*[[Grand Maximus]] (color & pewter)

===Act 7 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Deathsaurus]] w/ [[Tigerbreast]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Deathsaurus w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color)
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color)
*[[Victory Saber]] (gold)

===Act 8 (G1)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Alpha Trion]]
*[[Cerebros]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Coronation Starscream (color)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (color)
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (color & pewter)

===Act 9 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy]]
*[[Demolishor]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Convoy (color)
*Cybertronian Megatron (color)

===Act 10 (Micron Legend)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]
*[[Sideways]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
*Super Mode Convoy
'''Chase figures'''
*Cybertronian Red Alert (color)
*Super Mode Convoy w/ [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] (color)

==Mega SCF==
Mega SCF figures consisted of five inch versions of popular Transformers characters. Each came wih an assortment of accessories and were more poseable than their smaller SCF counterparts. The first wave was based on characters from the Generation One continuity, the second featured characters from Micron Legend.

===Wave 1 (G1)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Convoy (color metallic)
*Hot Rodimus (color)
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak (color)
*Rodimus Convoy (color)
*Star Saber (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Victory Leo (color)
'''Exclusive figures'''
*Convoy w/ battle damage (color) - Robot Station 2002
*Megatron w/ [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002

===Wave 2 (Micron Legend)===
'''Regular figures'''
*Convoy (color)
*Demolishor (color)
*Hot Shot (color)
*Megatron (color)
*Starscream (color)
*Super Mode Convoy (color)

==Heroes of Cybertron==
The Hasbro counterparts to SCF were the '''Heroes of Cyberton''' (or '''HOC'''), released in a total of five waves featuring only G1 characters. Some notable differences between the two lines:

*Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes

*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character

*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter variants were produced

*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF

*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions

*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[lightpipe|light piping]].

===Wave 1===
*Arcee
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*PowerMaster Optimus Prime w/ Apex Armor
*Skywarp
*Starscream

===Wave 2===
*Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
*Megatron w/ energy weapon
*Paradron Medic
*PowerMaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
*Thundercracker
*Ultra Magnus

===Wave 3===
*Cyclonus
*Galvatron
*Grimlock (alt mode)
*Ironhide
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave

===Wave 4===
*Bumblebee w/ Spike (Autobot Espionage Team)
*Dirge
*Gigatron (aka Overlord)
*Jazz
*Perceptor
*Wheeljack
'''Bonus figure'''
*Fortress Maximus

===Wave 5===
*Devastator
*Megatron w/ Laserbeak
*Omega Supreme
*Optimus Prime w/ comlink
*Ratchet
*Starscream w/ crown
'''Bonus figure'''
*Metroplex

==Heroes of Cybertron (2006)==

Rereleases of Hasbro's Heroes of Cybertron.The line was released to coincide with the 2006 release of the original [[Transformers: The Movie]] and the upcoming [[Transformers (2007)]] movie.

The figures were similar to the versions released previously by Hasbro, but this time they weren't cast in translucent plastic as the originals were. Instead they were cast in solid plastic colors like Takara's ''Super Figure Collection'' (SCF) figures. For this release the none of the figures included bonus figure components. Among the releases were:

===2006===
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave
*Ultra Magnus

==External Links==
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22f78deda9fad3d?dmode=source&output=gplain Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs] — Transcriptions by Neale Davidson
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Diakron

2007-10-16T17:28:03Z

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Released in 1983, ''Diakron: Robot/Cars Of The Future'' was a small toyline sold directly by [[Takara]] in the United States. It is notable for essentially being a direct port of Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, and featured several toys that would, mere months later, be released as ''[[Generation 1 (toyline) | Transformers]]'' by [[Hasbro]].

Following the establishment of Takara's partnership with Hasbro, Diakron ceased production. It was functionally replaced by ''[[Kronoform]]'', an American toyline from Takara that featured ''Diaclone'' and ''[[Microman]]'' toys which were not released as ''Transformers''.

Interestingly, it appears the term [[Powerdasher (G1) | Powerdasher]] was directly borrowed from ''Diakron'', as their ''Diaclone'' equivalents were simply called "Dashers".

==Story==
The Diakron story, as related by a catalog:

''Welcome to the futuristic world of the Diakron, where Diakron commanders go on secret missions to protect their civilization against enemies. To disguise their movements, the Diakron commanders ride in special vehicles that magically change shape and transform into robot warriors, space ships, lunar landers and more!''

==Toyline==

The Diakron toyline included:

'''Robot/Cars'''
*DK-1 (red [[Sunstreaker (G1)| Sunstreaker]])
*DK-2 (black [[Ironhide (G1)| Ironhide]])
*DK-3 (blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]])

'''Powerdashers'''
*Aragon ([[Powerdasher]] car)
*Cromar (Powerdasher jet)
*Zetar (Powerdasher drill)

'''Multi-Force 14 Robot'''

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Diaclone

2007-10-14T02:40:30Z

Evil-yuusha:

[[image:Diaclone-GRB_logo.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Di...a...cloooooooone!!!''']]

'''Diaclone''' was one of two [[Takara]] toy lines (the other being [[Microchange]]) from which the earliest [[Generation 1]] Transformers toys came.

The Diaclone toyline was first introduced in 1980, but it was not until March 1982 that toys with [[alt mode]]s based on realistic, present-day vehicles began to appear as part of the [[Car Robots (Diaclone)|''Car Robots'']] sub-line.

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.

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

==Trivia==
*Designs from Diaclone were ripped off for the Korean animated movie ''Diatron 5'' (다이아트론5), which is currently haunting Walmart dollar bins as [http://www.cyrusfirst.com/guests/digiview/dev/detail.php?p=312 Space Transformers].

==See also==
* [[Pre-Transformer]]s

==External links==

* [http://1500bc.com/pretf/diaclone.html Diaclone] at the Pre-Transformers Page

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Diaclone

2007-10-14T02:31:02Z

Evil-yuusha: logo pic

[[image:Diaclone-GRB_logo.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Di...a...cloooooooone!!!''']]

'''Diaclone''' was one of two [[Takara]] toy lines (the other being [[Microchange]]) from which the earliest [[Generation 1]] Transformers toys came.

The Diaclone toyline was first introduced in 1980, but it was not until March 1982 that Diaclone toys with [[alt mode]]s based on realistic, present-day vehicles began to appear.

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.

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

==Trivia==
*Designs from Diaclone were ripped off for the Korean animated movie ''Diatron 5'' (다이아트론5), which is currently haunting Walmart dollar bins as [http://www.cyrusfirst.com/guests/digiview/dev/detail.php?p=312 Space Transformers].

==See also==
* [[Pre-Transformer]]s

==External links==

* [http://1500bc.com/pretf/diaclone.html Diaclone] at the Pre-Transformers Page

{{stub}}

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Tyger Pax

2007-10-12T22:50:30Z

Evil-yuusha: format & links

'''Tyger Pax''' is a location found on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as depicted in the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 movie]] continuity. It is both a battleground and a key feature to a strategy devised by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. It was made historic for several reasons:

* Many [[Autobots#Movie|Autobots]] gave their lives to ensure the plan worked.

* It was the encounter that served as bait to distract [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] as the [[Allspark]] was launched into space. It was the last time he was seen by any [[Transformer]].

* It is where [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was made a hero, distracting Megatron just long enough for the Allspark to be launched, at the cost of his own voice box.

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Predator Attack Team

2007-07-26T18:10:15Z

Evil-yuusha: pic

[[Image:TFC_Pred_Attack.jpg|right|thumb|250px|...]]

The '''Predator Attack Team''' are a predatory group of [[Mini-Con]]s, always hunting and prowling for [[Autobot]]s, and perhaps the occasional xenomorph.

They may look tiny and adorable, but they will not hesitate to rip you to shreds just for kicks, and are less likely to eat out of your hand than they are to simply eat your hand. The three are driven by a single, insidious purpose, a fearsome hunger and deadly blood lust that unites them as a team and drives their frenzied hunts. They're always on the lookout for more interesting, more challenging, or tastier prey.

The Predator Attack Team consists of...

*[[Dreadwing (Classics)|Dreadwing]] the eagle.

*[[Overbite (Classics)|Overbite]] the wolf.

*[[Snarl (Classics)|Snarl]] the tiger.

==Toys==
===Classics===
*'''Predator Attack Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2006)

: Sold only as a complete set of three robots, the Predator Attack Team were part of the second wave of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Mini-Cons.

==Trivia==
* The molds for this team were originally intended to be released in ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' as part of the Mini-Con "vs"-pack assortment.

* Bios uncovered (presumably from Hasbro's server) for the ultimately-unreleased ''Cybertron'' Mini-Con 2-packs indicate that the original "Predator Attack Team" was fairly different from its eventual incarnation, containing a trio of fliers! Thus, it was likely the molds used to make Dreadwing, [[Nightscream (Classics)|Nightscream]] and [[Swoop (Classics)|Swoop]].

[[Category: Classics]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
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Dirt Digger Team

2007-07-26T18:09:18Z

Evil-yuusha: pic

[[Image:TFC_Dirt_Dig.jpg|right|thumb|250px|...]]

The '''Dirt Digger Team''' are a group of [[Mini-Con]]s. Although they seem like ignorant, ill-mannered, bigoted backwoods rednecks, the Dirt Digger Team members are actually ignorant, ill-mannered, bigoted backwoods spies who seek secrets and spead false information to confuse them confounded [[Autobot]]s.

The Dirt Digger Team consists of...

*[[Dirt Rocket]] the dirt bike.

*[[Grindor (Classics)|Grindor]] the monster truck.

*[[Oil Slick (Classics)|Oil Slick]] the muscle car. Yeee HAW!

==Toys==
===Classics===
*'''Dirt Digger Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2006)

: Sold only as a complete set of three robots, the Dirt Digger Team are part of the second wave of upcoming "[[Classics (2006)|Classics]] Mini-Cons".

[[Category: Classics]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
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Clear Skies Team

2007-07-26T18:08:05Z

Evil-yuusha: pic

[[Image:TFC_Clear_Sky.jpg|right|thumb|250px|...]]

The '''Clear Skies Team''' are a group of <strike>dirty hippies</strike> [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]]s who love to fly in the unpolluted air of a living planet. Should they encounter any [[Decepticon]]s ruining the ecosystem and stripping it of its resources, they go on the sickeningly self-righteous offensive! Their weapons are all the powers of Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Heart, and Spandau Ballet. Well, they ''should'' be.

The Clear Skies Team consists of...

*[[Nightscream (Classics)|Nightscream]] the dragon.

*[[Steel Wind]] the A-10 bomber plane.

*[[Thunderwing (Classics)|Thunderwing]] the fighter jet.

==Toys==
===Classics===
*'''Clear Skies Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2006)

: Sold only as a complete set of three robots, the Clear Skies Team are part of the second wave of upcoming "[[Classics (2006)|Classics]] Mini-Cons".

==Trivia==
* The Team's unusal grouping of forms (mainly the dragon) is a result of the Classics Minis having been originally designed with two-packs in mind rather than three-packs; Nightscream was kind of "leftover" from other sets, so he got tossed in with the two aircraft to increase the team's powers of burnination.

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Classics]]
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File:TFC Pred Attack.jpg

2007-07-26T18:04:49Z

Evil-yuusha: Hasbro stock photo.

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File:TFC Dirt Dig.jpg

2007-07-26T18:03:26Z

Evil-yuusha: Hasbro stock photo.

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File:TFC Clear Sky.jpg

2007-07-26T18:02:31Z

Evil-yuusha: Hasbro stock photo.

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