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Wreckage (G1)

2026-01-21T23:39:42Z

FishpopUK: Realigning component list under the toy section as Impactor and Bluestreak were offset

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{{disambig3|Wreckage}}
:''Wreckage is a cross-factional [[Wreckers|Wrecker]] [[combiner]] from the [[Of Masters and Mayhem]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:DeadlyAim Wreckage.jpg|right|thumb|250px|I will Wreck and/or Rule!]]

In the desperate times following the devastation wrought by [[Thunder Mayhem]], the Wreckers fought back with an abomination of their own–'''Wreckage''', a [[combiner]] formed from a disparate combination of elements. Formed around [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]] and enhanced with the mysterious [[Greenergon]], Wreckage is a chaotic mishmash of everyone [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] could recruit to restore the legendary Autobot strike force, including [[Decepticon]]s and/or [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s. Unlike most combiners, Wreckage has a [[spark]] of his own and a will separate from that of his components–making him powerful but very unpredictable.

Ultimately, the Wreckers may have created a monster that not even they can control.

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!First version
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*Torso
*Left arm
*Right arm
*Left leg
*Right leg
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*[[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]]
*[[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]]
*[[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]]
*[[Alpha Bravo]]
*[[Fractyl]]
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*Toxitron
*Counterpunch
*[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]]
*Fractyl
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
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==Fiction==
===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===

[[File:LivelyPursuit Wreckage.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

After the unstoppable super [[Combiner]] known as [[Thunder Mayhem]] lay waste to all of Cybertron, the former [[Wreckers]] commander [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] vowed revenge. He slowly assembled a new crew of Wreckers from the few surviving Cybertronians he found throughout the galaxy. [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]], [[Alpha Bravo]], and [[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]] were already Combination-compatible, while [[Fractyl]] and [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] were given modifications to incorporate them into the mix. Fractyl reverse-engineered the power of Thunder Mayhem's spark using a substance called "[[Greenergon]]", implanting a supply of it inside Toxitron to act as a booster when they combined.

Impactor led the Wreckers to a planet inhabited by a [[Mecannibal]] hive as a testing ground. The five Wreckers united for the first time in the field, integrating to become a being calling itself Wreckage. The new combiner proved to be an unstoppable engine of destruction, killing the Mecannibals with little effort. Once he ran out of available prey, however, Wreckage turned on Impactor. In the mind of Wreckage, anything that could be wrecked ''should'' be wrecked. Impactor attempted to command the combiner to disengage, but only when Alpha Bravo's consciousness began screaming the same thing inside his mind did Wreckage finally relent.

[[File:OMAMFinale WreckageVThunderMayhem.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
The PTSD of being part of Wreckage's mind was too much for Alpha Bravo to bear. Desperate to insure the combiner never formed again, Alpha Bravo murdered his friend Offroad and was killed in turn by Toxitron. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

The Wreckers found a new recruit named [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] back on Cybertron, and Impactor decided to become a part of the new Wreckage as well. Under attack by the alien [[Teklaan]]s, Impactor used a design lab to modify Bluestreak for the process and Wreckage was reborn. The changes were notable—Impactor's inner voice proved much more effective than as an independent commander, but Bluestreak's mouth mixed with Toxitron's attitude led to some seriously horrific monologue-ing. Wreckage absorbed and dispersed the energies of the Teklaans' terraforming equipment, then destroyed their ship to prevent future efforts. {{storylink|Lively Pursuit}}

The Wreckers finally located Thunder Mayhem on the planet Earth, and Wreckage was formed again. In battle with the destroyer of worlds, Wreckage's power was harnessed by a human with a genetic quirk named [[Lisa|Elizabeth]]. His energies, combined with other forces present, broke the [[Matrix of Malice]] and cost Thunder Mayhem its power. {{storylink|Finale (OMAM)|Finale}}
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==Toys==
===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TF-TFCC-Wreckage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''[[Toxitron (G1)#Generations|Wrecker Toxitron]]''' (TFSS 5.0, 2017)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''[[Punch (G1)#Generations|Wrecker Counterpunch]]''' (TFSS 5.0, 2017)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''[[Fractyl#Generations|Wrecker Fractyl]]''' (TFSS 5.0, 2017)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''[[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''[[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Decepticon Offroad]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''[[Impactor (G1)#Combiner Wars|Impactor]]''' (TFSS 4.0, 2016)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Bluestreak]]''' (TFSS 4.0, 2016)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Sword (formed by Toxitron's sword and gun), 4 hands/feet, 4 small weapons

:Wreckage is formed by combining three of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|TFSS 5.0]] figures along with Alpha Bravo and Offroad, which are regular releases from the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' toyline. The latter two can also be replaced with the bonus figures from the TFSS 4.0 and 5.0. The first official configuration, as seen in the picture at the top, uses Counterpunch as the right arm, Offroad as the left arm, Fractyl as the right leg and Alpha Bravo as the left leg. The second official configuration, as seen in the picture in the middle, uses Impactor as the right arm, Counterpunch as the left arm, Bluestreak as the right leg, and Fractyl as the left leg. The instruction sheets for Bluestreak and Impactor give yet another configuration for Wreckage than in his fictional portrayal. In this formation, Bluestreak is the left arm, Impactor is the right arm, Counterpunch is the left leg, and Fractyl is the right leg.

==See also==
*[[Ruination (FOC)|''Fall of Cybertron'' Ruination]]
*[[Ruination (G1)|Generation 1 Ruination]]

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fu2iPExe_M|YouTube Video] showcasing Wreckage's second incarnation, posted by Ome9asupreme.

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Combiners]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]

Robert Axelrod

2025-12-11T22:39:44Z

FishpopUK:

{{disambig3|Robert}}
[[Image:Robert axelrod full.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Funny. He doesn't look like someone slapped a radiator on his face...]]
'''Robert Axelrod''' ([[May 29]], [[1949]] — [[September 7]], [[2019]]) was an American voice actor. He was best known to legions of traumatized children for voicing the fearsome [[Lord Zedd]] in the ''[[Power Rangers]]'' franchise. He also performed less terrifying roles such as Finster from the aforementioned franchise, Armadillomon and his evolutions in the dub of ''Digimon Adventure 02'', along with Wizardmon in both Digimon Adventure series, and a regular for ''Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job''.

In September 2019, Axelrod sadly passed away due to complications of spinal surgery that he had a year prior.

==Voice roles==
===[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' (2001)]]===
* [[Movor]]

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0043498/ Robert Axelrod at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Axelrod, Robert}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Transformers: Devastation

2025-12-09T10:30:03Z

FishpopUK: /* Notes */ This game patterns itself after the cartoon yet uses the toy colour orientation for Rumble and Frenzy

{{disambig3|Devastation}}
{{Nav-CombinerWars|logo=Transformers_Devastation_logo.jpg}}
{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Devastation''
|image=Transformers Devastation cover.jpg
|caption=Like I said, kids are cruel, Jack. And I'm very in touch with my inner child.
|developer=[[PlatinumGames]]
|publisher=[[Activision]]
|writer=[[Andy Schmidt]]<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/06/19/andy-schmidt-confirmed-as-the-storyteller-for-transformers-devastation-293507 Andy Schmidt Confirmed As The Storyteller For Transformers: Devastation - TFW2005]</ref>
|additionalwriting=
|date=NA: [[October 6]], [[2015]] EU/AU: [[October 9]], [[2015]]
|platform=[[PlayStation]] 3, PlayStation 4, [[Xbox]] 360, Xbox One, PC
|ratings=ESRB: T PEGI: 7+ CB: M
|credits=Transformers: Devastation/credits
}}

'''''Transformers: Devastation''''' is a video game by [[PlatinumGames]], announced at E3 2015 and released in October of the same year. Billed as a tie-in to ''[[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]]'',<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-forming-epic-storyline-toys-830399 'Transformers' Forming Epic Storyline with Toys, Comics and Video Games (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> ''Devastation'' is based in the [[Generation 1 continuity family]] and tells an original story, in which the [[Autobot]]s unite to prevent the [[Decepticon]]s from turning the [[Earth]] to metal. The game primarily draws inspiration from [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]], the [[2005 IDW continuity|IDW comics]], and the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' toyline, among other sources, and features the return of some of the surviving voice actors from the original cartoon. The game was directed by [[Kenji Saito]], and the soundtrack was composed by [[Satoshi Igarashi]], [[Tetsuya Shibata]], and [[Jun Okubo]], with contributions by [[Vince DiCola]] and [[Kenny Meriedeth]].<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/06/16/watch-the-first-transformers-devastation-gameplay-live-183026 Watch the first Transformers Devastation gameplay! - TFW2005]</ref>

''Devastation'' was the final ''Transformers'' game published by [[Activision]]; following the expiration of their licensing agreement with [[Hasbro]], the game and its downloadable content were delisted from multiple digital storefronts on [[December 21]], [[2017]].<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/22/16810202/platinum-games-transformers-devastation-legend-of-korra-steam-xbox-live-playstation-store Platinum’s Transformers and Korra games disappear from digital stores - Polygon]</ref> A [[Transformers: Devastation (soundtrack)|selection of the game's soundtrack]], comprising 11 tracks composed by Vince DiCola and Kenny Meriedeth, was announced at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]] and released via digital streaming services on November 5, 2021.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&t=1h47m57s Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]</ref> To date, they remain the only music tracks from the game ever to receive an official release.

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==Plot==
===Chapter 1: City of Steel===
[[File:Devastation-Arrival.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[Avengers]], Assemble!]]
In [[New York City]], a large explosion heralds the appearance of several giant mechanical claws emerging from the ground, causing mass destruction. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and his Decepticons land downtown and observe the swarm of [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] that has filled the air, with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] also detecting traces of [[plasma energy]]. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] is hesitant, as no one has been able to control plasma energy since the [[Golden Age]], but Megatron rebukes him, intent on using the gift that they have been given. With the humans successfully evacuated from the city, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his team of Autobots arrive to assess the threat and stop the Decepticons. After a brief run-in with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Optimus and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] come face to face with Megatron himself. Optimus demands Megatron cease his attack on the city, but Megatron only laughs, saying that Optimus doesn't even realize the truth of who is really behind the attack, and declaring he only wants to make "improvements" to the city. Optimus and Bumblebee defeat Megatron, but he slips away as the two are distracted by the sudden appearance of a giant Steel Tower.

[[File:Devastation-SecretMessage.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Yes, it's coming to me..."Be sure to drink your Ovaltine?!"]]
The Autobots pursue Megatron to the tower, where he deduces that it is somehow directing the Insecticons before receiving a [[Cybertronian language#Aligned continuity family|stream of data]] encoded from the tower. He rides away on [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]], with the Autobots giving chase, and after [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] briefly battles Megatron, a hatch emerges from the ground leading below. Megatron enters, activating the security system to ensure the Autobots cannot follow. [[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]] reveals that the hatch leads to the interior of an unknown ship buried below the city, requiring the shutdown of three sub-generators and a primary generator to gain access. With no other choice, the Autobots reach the sub-generators, each guarded by two of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], and shut them down. They return to the primary generator, but the Constructicons have beaten them there and reform Devastator. The team defeat the [[Combiner]], but a hologram of Megatron appears to reveal his plan: he now controls the Cybertronian ship known as the ''[[Proudstar]]'', and is using it to control the Insecticons, allowing him to [[cyberforming|cyberform]] the [[Earth]] into a new [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] within mere days at the cost of all native life.
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===Chapter 2: The Proudstar===
[[File:Devastation-ProudstarComponents.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[SELECT YOUR WEAPON]]]
After chasing down a [[Sentry-Bot]] containing the key-code to enter, the Autobots enter the ''Proudstar''. Optimus explains that the ship is of Autobot origin, and was once captained by [[Nova Prime]] as part of the Mission of Cybertronian [[Expansion]]. Its goal was to make uninhabited planets suitable for Cybertronian life and preserve a record of their race's culture via the [[Colonnade of Cybertron]] placed aboard the ship's supercomputer, the [[Ferrotaxis]], which controls both the [[Plasma Core]] and the Insecticons. With so much of Cybertron's culture having been lost over the course of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the Autobots make it their mission to retrieve the Ferrotaxis intact and shut down the Plasma Core, stopping the cyberforming. As they split up to explore, Optimus notes a feeling of darkness permeating the ship. The group briefly gets locked into a battle with Soundwave, but he is called away by Megatron for other matters, leaving them to be swarmed by Insecticons bursting from the many [[stasis pod]]s housed within the ship. The Autobots battle through the swarms, including several giant-sized Ancient Insecticons, as the voice of [[Teletraan Alpha]] cryptically hints at the [[The Transformers: The Movie|dark future events]] each Autobot will face, including prophesying that the Great War will come to an end without Optimus Prime there to see it. They reach the Plasma Core, but due to plasma energy's unpredictability, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] predicts blowing up the Core will cause an explosion that will take half the Earth with it. Defeating the Insecticon guards, they break the shielding protecting the Core, but the security system envelops the core in a protective casing and fires it away from the ship.
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===Chapter 3: The Core===
[[File:Devastation-CoreDamage.jpg|thumb|250px|right|That electrical storm is dangerous. Everyone grab your [[yellow boots]]!]]
With the ship and Insecticons rendered inactive due to the loss of their power source, the Autobots seek to retrieve the Plasma Core before Megatron, as well as shut it down due to the potentially dangerous leak sprung in the previous encounter. Knowing Megatron will need someone to retrieve the core, they encounter and defeat [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], who believes plasma energy is too dangerous to be controlled by anyone and tells them the Core's location on the promise that they get rid of it. Making their way to the island where the Core landed, the Autobots encounter Decepticon defenses at [[Liberty Bridge]], stalling for time so that the leak may be patched before they move it. The team uses an explosive cube of [[Red Energon]] to clear the forces at the bridge's entrance, but Starscream arrives to replace them. The Autobots defeat him and begin to cross the bridge, only to come under fire by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] as they do so. They manage to hold him off until reaching the other side of the bridge, where they defeat him. Optimus approaches the badly-damaged Plasma Core container, but Starscream appears and carries it away before they have a chance to shut it down.
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===Chapter 4: Possession===
[[File:Devastation-Menasor.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Great... AETHER!]]
Back at the tower, Soundwave reveals to Megatron that they were unable to patch the leak before Starscream took the Plasma Core, meaning its detonation is imminent. Only able to be repaired at a [[Plasma Energy Interface]] on Cybertron, Megatron orders Starscream to bring the unstable Core to the tower. The Autobots pursue him across the bridge, but the onset of a storm makes it difficult for Starscream to fly, causing him to lose his grip on the Core and drop it into the city. Optimus tracks Starscream's landing location, but Megatron sends [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] to the coordinates as well. The team race him to the crash site, barely beating him there, and fight him off. The Autobots follow the trail to the Plasma Core, and Wheeljack prepares to patch the leak while the others cover him. Just as he gets the case open, Motormaster and the rest of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] arrive and form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. The Autobots defeat the Combiner and, in a fit of rage, he throws the Plasma Core case all the way to the tower. Megatron activates the [[space bridge]] to Cybertron and takes the Core and his troops through, ordering Starscream to hold off the Autobots.
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===Chapter 5: To Cybertron===
[[File:Devastation-PlasmaEnergyInterface.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Well, there's your problem: you put the batteries in backwards!]]Optimus and his team follow the Decepticons through the space bridge, battling Starscream while in transit. They emerge on Cybertron just as Megatron leaves with the Plasma Core and Blitzwing appears for a rematch. The group defeat him and approach the Plasma Energy Interface, but before they can stop it, they are ambushed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. While ultimately defeated, Shockwave manages to hold the Autobots off long enough for [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] to finish repairing the Plasma Core and escape with Megatron. Bumblebee points out the insanity of their plan, but Shockwave argues that Nova Prime was the one who saw the need to cyberform populated planets, though Optimus refuses to believe it. Now back at the tower, Megatron orders the Plasma Core and the Ferrotaxis brought online, declaring the cyberforming process will be complete in less than one Earth day.
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===Chapter 6: Ferrotaxis===
[[File:Devastation-Nova-Madness.jpg|thumb|250px|right|He took the cancellation of ''Animated''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s fourth season pretty hard.]]
Now patched and restored to the ''Proudstar'', the Plasma Core is put into overdrive, causing the Insecticons to restart the cyberforming process at a rapid rate, and the Autobots return to stop it. However, due to the poor repair job by the Constructicons, the Core ruptures and produces a gravitational anomaly that begins sucking the Autobots in. Retreating to a safe distance, Wheeljack deduces that if the core goes critical, it will lead to planetary extinction. Optimus decides that the only way to shut down both the Plasma Core and the Insecticons is by using the Ferrotaxis, which [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] points out is in Megatron's possession. However, Soundwave takes control of the ship's security systems, sabotaging their escape route. Barely evading his traps, the Autobots once again become aware of the darkness permeating the ''Proudstar''. Prime posits that while Nova Prime's mission may have initially been noble, cyberforming uninhabited planets to bring life to the galaxy, he and his crew were corrupted by some [[Unicron/Generation 1|unknown entity]] along the way, seeding darkness within his spark and driving him to insanity. The entity sought the destruction of Cybertron and its people, and still searches for the planet to this day, destroying all it encounters along the way. The Autobots head to the control room, but are blocked by Soundwave. Defeating him, the team prepares to storm the control room and take Megatron down once and for all.
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===Chapter 7: Legacy===
[[File:Devastation-FinalBattle.jpg|thumb|250px|right|"You only want the Ferrotaxis because I'm using it." "Oh, yeah? Prove it." "Here." "Hey, man, I don't want your stupid Ferrotaxis."]]
As they approach the ''Proudstar''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s control room, the Autobots are beset by a legion of Decepticons seeking to defend it, including Motormaster, Thundercracker and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. The Autobots enter the control room, where Megatron mocks them before leaving with the Ferrotaxis, ordering the Constructicons to finish them off. After battling all six individually, the Constructicons merge into Devastator, prompting another battle. However, it isn't long before Menasor shows up as well, forcing them to fight both Combiners at once. Eventually, both are knocked off the platform to their destruction, and the Autobots head for the surface. Emerging from below, the Autobots find Megatron watching in delight as the planet is ripped apart by the cyberforming, declaring their home will live once more and noting how much he and Optimus could have accomplished together as allies. Optimus demands that Megatron hand over the Ferrotaxis so that their culture might continue to be preserved and shared, but Megatron throws it away, declaring that they will have to defeat him to get it. The Autobots engage in battle in battle with Megatron and emerge victorious, with Optimus once again demanding the Ferrotaxis. Megatron declares that if he can't have it, no one can, launching it high into the sky with his fusion cannon. A swarm of Insecticons follows the Ferrotaxis into the air, and Optimus grabs hold of one of them to catch up, with Megatron in hot pursuit.

[[File:Devastation-Space.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Space...the final <s>boss battle</s> frontier...]]
Now in Earth's orbit as the Insecticons surround the Ferrotaxis, Optimus prepares to fire at the computer, only to be knocked from his perch by Megatron, forcing the two into a zero-gravity final battle. Megatron argues that he fights to restore Cybertron, the home that Optimus abandoned, and that life comes from servos, gyros, and fuel, not flesh. Optimus rejects this, however, believing that destroying other worlds to keep Cybertron on life-support can't be the only way. With one final blow, Optimus manages to knock Megatron out long enough to retrieve the Ferrotaxis, but cannot shut down the Insecticons due to a failsafe activated by Megatron. Megatron declares the only way to stop the Ferrotaxis is to destroy it at the cost of Cybertron's culture and history, and that Cybertron's fate is now in Optimus's hands. Optimus replies that he has the courage to make the right decision and fires upon the Ferrotaxis, destroying it. As a result, the Plasma Core shuts down and the Insecticons all fall lifelessly back to Earth. Megatron is mortified, but Prime is resolute in his decision, believing humanity should decide its own fate. As he falls back to Earth, he tells the other Autobots that while they have lived on Earth for years, they have never truly accepted it as their home, holding out hope of returning to a re-forged Cybertron. While that may someday occur, Prime declares that as of that day, the Earth is their true home, and they are to protect it no matter the cost.

[[File:Devastation-Nova-Awakens.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Oy! Ten thousand years will give you such a crick in the neck.]]
Later, back at the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', a recovered Optimus discusses with Wheeljack if he has found a way to strengthen their forces, with Wheeljack deeming the process risky. As he reflects on what Teletraan Alpha told him aboard the ''Proudstar'', Teletraan-1 receives a transmission from [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], who throw their full support behind Optimus's plan. Deciding that this is the price he must pay to rid the world of the Decepticons, Optimus and Wheeljack examine schematics for the [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|project]]. Unbeknownst to them, one of the pods on the'' Proudstar'' has broken open. Nova Prime awakens...
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==Featured characters==
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
**[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]<ref group=note name="DLC">Indicates character available only as downloadable content skin.</ref>
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] ([[Dan Gilvezan]])
**Goldfire<ref group=note name="DLC"/>
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] ([[Michael Bell]])
**[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]<ref group=note name="DLC"/>
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] ([[Christopher Swindle]])
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] ([[Gregg Berger]])
*[[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] ([[Steve Blum]])
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] ([[Jamieson Price]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] ([[Scott Whyte]])
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (Frank Welker)
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] ([[Dave Boat]])
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] ([[André Sogliuzzo]])
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (Scott Whyte)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] ([[Darryl Kurylo]])
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (Christopher Swindle)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (Scott Whyte)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (Dave Boat)
**[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (Michael Bell)
**[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (André Sogliuzzo)
**[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (Jamieson Price)
**[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (Gregg Berger)
**[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (Steve Blum)
**[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (Jamieson Price)
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] ([[James Arnold Taylor]])
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] ([[Liam O'Brien]])
**[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]]<ref group=note name="vehicle">Indicates character who only appears in vehicle mode.</ref>
**[[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]]<ref group=note name="vehicle"/>
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]<ref group=note name="vehicle"/>
**[[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]<ref group=note name="vehicle"/>
*[[Ground Soldier]]s (Steve Blum, Darryl Kurylo, [[Jim Ward]])
*[[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] (James Arnold Taylor, André Sogliuzzo, Liam O'Brien)
*[[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] (Darryl Kurylo, Christopher Swindle, Dave Boat)
**[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
**[[Shrapnel (G1)|Skrapnel]]
**[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
|c4=
*[[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]] (Jim Ward)
*[[Teletraan Alpha]] (Jim Ward)
*[[Nova Prime]]
*[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]<ref group=note name="text">Indicates character who only appears in text-based log entries.</ref>
*[[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]]<ref group=note name="text"/>
*[[Kremzeek]]
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<references group=note/>

==Quotes==
"But...but PLASMA energy is unstable! No one has been able to tame it since...since...the GOLDEN AGE!" 
"Then stand back Starscream, and watch me tame it, as I have tamed you."
:— '''Megatron''' made '''Starscream''' his patsy.

"Optimus... come to save the day, I presume?"
:— Just like old times for '''Megatron''' and Optimus Prime.

"Less talk, Autobot. More dying."
:— '''Megatron''' plays for keeps.

"They call me 'Goldfire'! ...Ridiculous, I know."
:— '''Bumblebee''' is less than impressed by his DLC costume.

"Scanning... Identified. Cybertronian Bumblebee. Beware the coming tide of chaos... You will evolve known by another name. In time, your spirit will be that of legend. Your monikers will be many: The World's Bridge. Goldbug. Race-Welder. And finally... Goldfire." 
"Well, that makes me feel special..."
:— '''Teletraan Alpha''' foresees '''Bumblebee''''s future.

"My loyalty only goes so far. Tampering with Plasma Energy? That's madness." 
"Wow, that took, like, no convincing at all. No wonder they call you ThunderCRACKER." 
"Very funny, pipsqueak."
:— Much to '''Thundercracker''''s dismay, '''Bumblebee''' learns the true meaning of his name.

"Last one there's the corroded diode, Autobots!"
:— '''Motormaster''' tells the Autobots to eat his dust.

"Starscream failed. Guess that makes me the new leader of the Decepticons! ...Anybody else want this job?"
:— All hail '''Skywarp'''!

"We should have been allies, you know. Imagine what we could have accomplished... But you never had the manifolds to do what needed to be done." 
"I have the manifolds to stand up for those who cannot stand for themselves."
:— '''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' talk motivation.

"Why must you always interfere?" 
"You would place Cybertron at the center of the universe." 
"Cybertron is the center of my universe. How is it not at the heart of yours?" 
"Cybertron is about all life. Destruction to keep Cybertron on life support--there must be another way." 
"Flesh isn't life. Servos, gyros and fuel--this is where life comes from! You're defending--''bi-product''--at best! I will restore Cybertron and retake the galaxy!" 
"That ambition will be your end."
:— '''Megatron''' and '''Optimus''' wax poetic as they battle in space.

"Behold, Optimus. A new Cybertron is being born..." 
"No, you are only destroying the Earth, not creating." 
"You don't really believe that, do you?" 
"It is the only thing I am sure I believe. You must be stopped." 
"You're welcome to try." 
"It will be my pleasure." 
"I'm not done yet!!"
:— The final battle between '''Megatron''' and '''Optimus''' comes to a head.

"Autobots. We have lived on Earth for decades. But I see now that we have not truly accepted Earth as our home, holding out some distant hope that we would return to a newly re-forged Cybertron. And maybe one day, that will happen, but we cannot continue to live in between worlds. From this day forward, we are no longer Cybertronians who are stranded on another world. Now we are a part of Earth. And we must treat Earth as though we were forged here. And we must protect our home...no matter the cost."
:— '''Optimus''' monologues as he falls back to Earth.

==Gameplay==
''Devastation'' is a fast-paced hack-and-slash brawler, similar to many of Platinum's other titles like ''Bayonetta'' and ''[[Solid Snake|Metal Gear]] Rising: Revengeance''. Players choose from five Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]) and battle Decepticons using a combination of light and heavy physical attacks, with players generally having to defeat an entire wave of enemies in order to proceed. Players can chain these attacks into a combo, as well as extend their combos and utilize new moves by strategically transforming back and forth between vehicle and robot modes during strings of attacks. Each of the Autobots is also equipped with a projectile-based weapon, allowing them to attack enemies they cannot normally reach, such as airborne [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. Players have multiple defensive options, being able to block, dodge, parry, and counterattack against enemy blows; similar to the "Witch Time" mechanic from ''Bayonetta'', dodging at just the right moment will induce "Focus" and cause time to slow down for the surrounding environment, giving players a chance to move in close and counterattack. Certain gameplay segments will encourage the use of vehicle mode over robot mode, such as chasing down escaping Decepticons on a highway or transforming back to robot mode at maximum speed to break an enemy shield.

Each of the five Autobots has a different set of moves and properties; Optimus is the most equally-balanced, Bumblebee focuses on quickness over attack strength, Sideswipe uses a hit-and-run attack style, Wheeljack is largely based around ranged combat and defense, and Grimlock deals in slow but powerful close-range strikes. Each character also possesses a unique ability that they can trigger in battle, such as Wheeljack's shield or Grimlock's grapple; this depletes energy from their Ability Gauge, which automatically refills over time. Attacking enemies will also fill the Ultimate Gauge; when full, this will allow players to use their character-specific Ultimate Attack, doing heavy damage to multiple foes.

The game also includes a player-customization system. Several different weapon types can be potentially dropped by enemies or found in weapons caches and vaults. Each type of weapon, such as axes, swords, or hammers, can only be used by certain characters, and new weapons can be synthesized by using the old ones as materials, allowing players to create stronger weapons of different types. Players can also spend in-game [[Galactic Credits|credits]] to develop [[T.E.C.H.]] that grants passive boosts to their characters, giving them bonuses such as auto-recovery or an increased credit drop rate; the strength of the T.E.C.H. developed varies depending on the amount of credits spent, as well as the player's success at a quicktime event during the synthesis process. Characters' individual stats can also be improved either through combat or by purchasing upgrades with credits. The Lab acts as the in-game store, allowing players to purchase additional weapons, temporary power-ups, and new moves for all five Autobots. Players can access all of these options by returning to the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', either between story chapters or by using one of several Teletraan uplinks in each stage, which also function as checkpoints.

The game features seven Story chapters. At the beginning, three difficulty levels are accessible ("Scout", "Warrior", and "Commander"), while two higher difficulties ("[[Magnus (rank)|Magnus]]" and "[[Prime (rank)|Prime]]") are unlocked after completing the lower ones. Players who go off the beaten path in the story chapters may find side missions and [[Transpacial Converters]] scattered about; completing these will reward players with additional weapons. In addition to the primary Story Mode, the game also includes a Challenge Mode with 50 stand-alone missions.

A Gallery mode allows players to view assorted art pieces, such as stage concept art and [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[package art|character art]]. New art can be unlocked by finding bouncing [[Kremzeek]]s and Mystery Objects in each stage, or shooting down Decepticon Flags and Spy Ops hovering in the sky. Collectible [[Source:Devastation info logs|info logs]] explaining various concepts and backstory elements can be found throughout the game as well. Completing the game will add the credits sequence to the gallery, viewable with or without the credits themselves, as well as a model viewer that allows players to view all of the 3D character models, accompanied by their respective themes. The model viewer includes a "Transform" command that lets you view both of their modes, and a "Try Me" button that plays some of their voice samples.

Players who pre-ordered the game received a downloadable content bundle that included character skins for Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Sideswipe based on [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], Goldfire, and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] respectively, as well as three new weapons: the [[Dark Star Saber]], the twin Golden Hunters, and the Photon Disruptor. This bundle was later made publicly available for a $5 purchase roughly a month following the game's release.

==Trophy/Achievement list==
When completing various goals and tasks during the game, the player will be rewarded as part of their console of choice's meta-goal system. Players can earn up to 31 Trophies on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, and 30 Achievements on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The PlayStation versions' trophies come in four types: Bronze, which represent easier tasks and are worth the least experience; Silver, which are awarded for challenges of mid-level difficulty; Gold, which are given for harder tasks and worth more experience; and Platinum, the highest-level trophy unlocked only after earning all of a game's other trophies. On the Xbox versions, each achievement has a Gamerscore value that adds to the player's total Gamerscore across all games played; up to 1000 Gamerscore can be earned in ''Devastation''. These achievements can also be earned in the PC version as part of the Steam interface, but lack the individual values and weights from the console versions.

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5
! Icon
! Achievement/Trophy name
! Achievement/Trophy description
! Gamerscore
! PS Trophy
! Icon
! Achievement/Trophy name
! Achievement/Trophy description
! Gamerscore
! PS Trophy
|-
| [[File:Devastation Till All Are One.jpg|60px]]
| [['Til all are one|Till All Are One]]
| Complete all chapters on any difficulty.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation Supreme Commander.jpg|60px]]
| [[Supreme Commander]]
| Complete all chapters on any difficulty using Optimus Prime.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Sting Like A Bee.jpg|60px]]
| Sting Like a Bee
| Complete all chapters on any difficulty using Bumblebee.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation The Wizard Of Iacon.jpg|60px]]
| The Wizard of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]
| Complete all chapters on any difficulty using Wheeljack.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Raging Bull.jpg|60px]]
| Raging Bull
| Complete all chapters on any difficulty using Sideswipe.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation The King.jpg|60px]]
| The King
| Complete all chapters on any difficulty using Grimlock.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation All Clear.jpg|60px]]
| All Clear
| Complete all Challenge Mode missions on any difficulty.
| 85 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Gold}}
| [[File:Devastation Halfway There.jpg|60px]]
| Halfway There
| Complete half of all Challenge Mode missions on any difficulty.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation No Stone Unturned.jpg|60px]]
| No Stone Unturned
| Collect all collectible items.
| 90 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Gold}}
| [[File:Devastation Avid Collector.jpg|60px]]
| Avid Collector
| Complete half of all collectible items.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Synthesis 101.jpg|60px]]
| Synthesis 101
| Synthesize 10 weapons.
| 15 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Bronze}}
| [[File:Devastation Full Throttle.jpg|60px]]
| Full Throttle
| Defeat 100 enemies with Vehicle/Dino Attacks.
| 15 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Bronze}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Dont Hit The Brakes.jpg|60px]]
| (Don't) Hit the Brakes!
| Defeat 100 enemies with Rush Attacks.
| 15 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Bronze}}
| [[File:Devastation Platinum.jpg|60px]]
| Platinum
| Complete all chapters, earning the highest rank, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater.
| 90 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Gold}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Catch This.jpg|60px]]
| Catch this!
| Use parrying to catch the following from an enemy: a boulder, a missile, and both drill types.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation Pedal To The Metal.jpg|60px]]
| Pedal to the Metal
| Use Focus 100 times.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Quick Reflexes.jpg|60px]]
| Quick Reflexes
| After dodging, quickly counter with a melee attack 100 times.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation Bullet Storm.jpg|60px]]
| Bullet Storm
| After dodging, quickly counter with a ranged attack 100 times.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Hawkeyed.jpg|60px]]
| Hawkeyed
| Perform 100 successful head shots.
| 15 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Bronze}}
| [[File:Devastation Flyswatter.jpg|60px]]
| Flyswatter
| Finish the lift battle in Chapter 2 without taking damage from Insecticons.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Urban Landscaping.jpg|60px]]
| Urban Landscaping
| In chapter 1, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater, knock Devastator into a building 3 times.
| 15 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Bronze}}
| [[File:Devastation Roadblock.jpg|60px]]
| Roadblock
| In chapter 4, defeat Motormaster while racing him.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Surround Sound.jpg|60px]]
| Surround Sound
| In chapter 6, on diff. COMMANDER or greater, defeat Soundwave without defeating any cassettes.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation Wrecking Crew.jpg|60px]]
| Wrecking Crew
| In chapter 1, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater, defeat Devastator without taking damage.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Hard-Core.jpg|60px]]
| HARD-Core
| In chapter 2, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater, destroy the shielding without taking damage.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation Triple Changer.jpg|60px]]
| [[Triple Changer]]
| In chapter 3, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater, defeat Blitzwing without taking damage.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Destruction Derby.jpg|60px]]
| Destruction Derby
| In chapter 4, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater, defeat Menasor without taking damage.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation Dont Look Him In The Eye.jpg|60px]]
| Don't Look Him in the Eye
| In chapter 5, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater, defeat Shockwave without taking damage.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation Broken Radio.jpg|60px]]
| Broken Radio
| In chapter 6, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater, defeat Soundwave without taking damage.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
| [[File:Devastation Emperor of Destruction.jpg|60px]]
| [[Emperor of Destruction]]
| In chapter 7, on difficulty COMMANDER or greater, defeat Megatron without taking damage.
| 30 {{gamerscore}}
| {{PS Silver}}
|-
| [[File:Devastation All Trophies.jpg|60px]]
| All Trophies
| Earned all other trophies.
|
| {{PS Platinum}}
|-
|}

==Technical errors and oddities==
*At the beginning of the game, Soundwave is not shown flying in the sky despite landing alongside Starscream, Blitzwing, and Megatron a moment later.
*In that same cutscene, the Decepticon flying next to Blitzwing is not Starscream, but one of the Warrior Seekers.
*''Also'' in the opening cutscene, the thick, comic book-style outline around Starscream's jaw doesn't move while he warns Megatron about plasma energy.
*In Chapter 1, after the first Devastator battle, Sideswipe's torso is seen twisted.
*In Chapter 1, Teletraan 1 pronounces "[[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]" as "Kai-on" when it should be "Kay-on".
*In Chapter 1, when the Constructicons form Devastator, you can see straight through Devastator's shoulder joint in the brief moment before Bonecrusher attaches. This is due to the model's arm joint not being capped off at the end as it is usually obscured by Devastator's arm, thus allowing the camera to see within the model where the polygon backfaces are not rendered.
*In Chapter 1, when Megatron enters the hatch leading underground, Optimus mispronounces Teletraan-1 as "Teltraan-1", omitting the second syllable.
*In Chapter 2, a second "the" is included in the subtitles when Optimus says "Autobots, welcome to the ''Proudstar''."
*In Chapter 3, when Optimus throws the Red Energon cube, it is inexplicably colored pink.
*In Chapter 4, when the Autobots find the location of the Plasma Core, Bumblebee is seen opening and closing his mouth repeatedly despite not having any dialogue.
*In Chapter 4, as Motormaster and his Stunticons intervene, a very scaled down model of his alternate mode can briefly be seen between his legs as Breakdown and Offroad attach onto them.
*In Chapter 4, after Starscream crashes in the Decepticon hangar, the faction symbols on all the other Decepticons suddenly pulse as one.
*Throughout the campaign, many shots in the cutscenes show some characters such as Starscream and Soundwave having their hand textures being swapped with Wheeljack's.
*The description for Sideswipe's "Launcher Barrage" ability states that the player needs to press the fire button repeatedly, while in actuality the attack will fire on its own.
*When using the single sword weapon type, the attack sequence, "light, pause, light (hold)" can give the player an extra jump.

==Transformers references==
===Weapons===
All of the player weapons are derived from those used in past ''Transformers'' series:

====Generation 1 inspired weapons====
*Optimus carries both his standard [[energon-axe]] and [[ion blaster]].
*Bumblebee's blasters are based on the [[Generic Autobot laser pistol|weapon]] included with his [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|first ''Masterpiece'' toy]]. Bumblebee's melee weapons are his "gloves", which are just his fists.
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe's]] primary melee weapons are silver swords identical to the one included with his [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|G2 ''Masterpiece'' toy]]. His standard [[flare gun]] and [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|G2 comic]] GZS-3 and MA685 blasters are also unlockable throughout the game.
*Wheeljack's wrenches are based on the accessories included with his [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|2010 ''Generations'' toy]].
*Grimlock wields his [[galaxial rocket launcher]] packaged with his [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original toy]], though it is physically modeled after his Twin Stunner Laser. Much like Bumblebee, his melee weapons are his gloves, but his [[energo weapon|Energo-sword]] can be unlocked.
*The Piercing Rifle series of weapons and Golden Hunters associated with Goldfire are based on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s blaster.
*The Heavy Spreadshot series of weapons and Photon Disruptor associated with Red Alert are based on [[Getaway]]'s [[plasma-shell shotgun]].
*After defeating Megatron, you unlock his classic [[fusion cannon]].
*Defeating Starscream unlocks his [[null-ray]]s.
*The Shockwave Blaster is based on Shockwave's blaster mode.
*The drills Bonecrusher and Devastator use (both melee and ranged) can be unlocked after they are defeated. Both versions are based on the spring-loaded drills that came with their G1 toys.
*The Solar Beam Rifle is based on [[Devastator (G1)/toys|Devastator's]] weapon (called a [[magna laser]] in his and Mixmaster's [[instructions]] but a [[solar energy beam rifle]] in his [[bio]]).
*Motormaster/Menasor's classic Ionizer Sword and Cyclone Rifle can be unlocked after they are defeated.
*The Small Blasters are based on those wielded by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]].
*The four basic Machineguns {{sic}} are based on [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]'s "Electrothermic Blast Tube" (AKA the gun his G1 figure came with). Fittingly, the Kickback fought in Chapter 2 wields one of these.
*The Basic Blaster is based on [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]'s [[photon rifle]].
*The Basic Spreadshot is based on the animation model of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s hologram gun.
*The grenade launchers, four basic missile launchers, and Grappling Hook are all based on the missile launchers in [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] & [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s [[Onebox component]]s.
*The Adhesive and Slow Gel Guns, as well as the Rust, Confuse & Weakening Spreadshots, all resemble the missile launcher that came with [[Sludge (G1)#Toys|Sludge]] (specifically, how it appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]).
*The Heavy Blaster is based on the animation model for [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s photon missile launcher.
*The heavy sniper rifles are modeled after [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s [[Electro-scrambler]].
*The basic swords are slightly scaled-down versions of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s [[Sonic sword]].
*The Battle Cutters are dead ringers for the saw weapon [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] briefly used in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*The Photon Eliminator, Rodimus Prime's classic weapon, can be acquired after Magnus mode is unlocked.
*The Magna Shot blaster is a signature weapon of [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]].

====Other continuties inspired weapons====
*All of the "middle-weight" launchers (Delay Launcher, 6 Shot Missiles, etc.) are based on ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing's]] shoulder-mounted gatling gun.
*The Battle Swords resemble [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s swords. They are often dual-wielded in the game by Elite Seekers in Primal's original colors.
*The basic hammer weapons bear a striking resemblance to the [[Magnus Hammer]].
*Some of the weapons originate from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers Prime]]'', such as the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], the [[Dark Star Saber]], and the [[Forge of Solus Prime]]. The Battle Hammer version of the Forge resembles the one included with ''[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters|''Beast Hunters'' Ultra Magnus toy]].
*The Wrecking Ball resembles [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]'s melee weapon.
*The four "knuckle" weapons resemble the "Combat Claw" that came with the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Prime|Voyager Megatron]] toy.
*The Loudspeaker is based on ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]] [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]'s weapon (itself based on [[Classic Pretender]] [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Pretender|Jazz]]'s weapon) in its combined form with the figure's loudspeaker accessories attached.
*The Assault Rifles are modeled after the large rifle that came with [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr's]] [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Generations|2010 ''Generations'' toy]].
*The basic sniper rifles are based on [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s [[musket laser]] included with his [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|2011 ''Generations'' figure]].
*The MOD Fusion Cannon and Battle Blade are based on [[live-action film series|live action]] [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s weapons, respectively.
*Heavy hammers, such as the Energon and Shock Hammer, are based on ''Age of Extinction'' [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]'s mace.

===Other===
*While the character designs are based off of the animation models from ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'', many feature designs elements from their modern toys. Bumblebee has some inspiration from his [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' toy]], Sideswipe's from his [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|2008 ''Universe'' toy]], and Wheeljack from his [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|2010 ''Generations'' toy]]. Motormaster, the Stunticons, Devastator, Megatron, Defensor, Superion, and Optimus Maximus are influenced by their concurrent ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' toys, to varying degrees. Unlike their cartoon models, Optimus's truck mode has the white stripe and Bombshell's robot mode torso is purple, like many of their toys.
*The Warrior and Sergeant Ground Soldiers are based on the [[Battlecharger]]s, and reuse parts from Wheeljack's model, referencing the Battlecharger's [[Battlecharger#Timelines|''Timelines'' toys]]. The generic Seekers are based on [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]].
*The first chapter is named after a [[City of Steel (episode)|Generation 1 episode]].
*Wheeljack's Ultimate attack involves building an [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Immobilizer]] from "[[The Immobilizer]]".
*The Repair Kits bear a fair resemblance to [[Diagnostic Drone]]s.
*The weapon crates scattered throughout each level bear a resemblance to the [[AllSpark]]'s container from ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]''.
*The attempted [[cyberforming]] of Earth by the Decepticons has been used as a plot point in several past ''Transformers'' stories.
*The hurricane wind generators may be a reference to the [[Devastator Winds]] that have inspired Devastator's name in a few continuities.
*Concept art in the game shows that the cyberforming claws found throughout New York City and the ''Proudstar'' are based on [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s claws/hands, though the final design has ''slightly'' different details.
*In the ''Ark'', one of the monitors behind Sideswipe displays a schematic of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], sporting his ''Combiner Wars'' design.
*Sideswipe declares he's ready to [[The Transformers: The Movie#Quotes|bust some Deceptichops]].
*Megatron's appearance mixes his general G1 design with his ''Combiner Wars'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|figure]] (tank tread shins, pointed shoulders, tank alt. mode).
*Megatron generates an energy-based shield from his fusion cannon arm, an ability he previously exhibited in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]".
*Several billboards advertise [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|S. Witwicky's Auto Shop]] and [[Prim Cola]]. Also visible is the "Creamy Cream" billboard from "[[Prime Target (G1)|Prime Target]]", renamed to the less-snigger-inducing "Bluebird Lotion". An IDW-inspired billboard easter egg is a sign advertising, "[[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's Motor Oil]]."
*Shops found around the city include [[Becky's Coffee Shop]] from "[[I, Robot-Master!]]"; Lander's Beverages, named in homage to [[Lander]]'s love of wines; and a jewelry store named Bahoudin's, referencing the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]] from "[[Trans-Europe Express]]". [[Burger House]] was also planned to appear, but PlatinumGames had to change the sign for legal reasons, instead advertising a "Mega Burger Combo".<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124183053/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/12/20/the-abundant-easter-eggs-of-transformers-devastation.aspx|name=Matt Miller|title=The Abundant Easter Eggs Of Transformers Devastation|site=Game Informer|year=2015|month=12|day=20}}</ref>
*The message Megatron receives from the tower uses "[[Cybertronian language#The Transformers cartoon|Ancient Autobot]]" characters, first seen in "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]".
*Bumblebee comments on the unlikely odds that another Cybertronian ship besides the ''Ark'' and the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' would have crash-landed on Earth millions of years ago... unaware that the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' did exactly that in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''.
*The Insecticons are treated as a swarm similar to the clones from the Generation 1 cartoon and the Infestation from the IDW comics, with infologs stating that these Insecticons were bred specifically for use on the ''Proudstar'' without the faction alignment, speech or distinct personalities of the primary Insecticons.
*Like his IDW self, Nova Prime traveled through the [[Benzuli Expanse]].
*One of Kranix's logs makes mention of [[Ore-13]].
*Teletraan Alpha alludes to Wheeljack and Optimus's unfortunate demises in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*Teletraan Alpha also tells Bumblebee that he will eventually be known as "The World's Bridge", "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|Goldbug]]", "Race-Welder", and "Goldfire".
*Sideswipe asks Teletraan Alpha if he's been talking to [[Sunstreaker (G1)|his brother]].
*Teletraan Alpha cannot read Grimlock's aura due to the Dinobot [[S.O.S. Dinobots|not being completely Cybertronian]].
*[[Red Energon]] appears, only here it's a volatile explosive, not a speed enhancer.
*Blitzwing uses ice in his jet mode and fire in his tank mode, in the vein of his [[Blitzwing (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]].
*Shockwave has the ability to generate duplicates of himself, in an ''insanely'' specific reference to a power mentioned in the original animated series [[production bible]], which was never used in the cartoon itself ([[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1#Continuity notes|except maybe once]]). The duplicates have the grey color scheme of the original "Astro Magnum" toy Shockwave was based on.
*Megatron states that he thought Optimus was [[The Transformers: The Movie#Quotes|made of sterner stuff]].
*Optimus defeats Megatron with the same haymaker he used in their final battle in the [[Battle of Autobot City]].
*Defensor, Superion, and Optimus Maximus's appearances at the end of the game are taken directly from their ''Combiner Wars'' designs, although their limb configurations do not match their standard setups.
*The end credits theme, "Face the Devastation", features a sequence of chords borrowed from [[The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|''The Transformers: The Movie''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s musical score]], also composed by Vince DiCola.
*In one of his unused voice lines, Thundercracker claims to be "The Scourge of the [[Mithril Sea|Mithric Sea]]".
*In unused dialogue of Sideswipe's encounter with Megatron, he says that he [[The Transformers: The Movie#Quotes|could've waited an eternity for this]].

==Toys inspired by this game==
As mentioned, ''Transformers: Devastation'' was intended as a tie-in of sorts to the concurrent ''Combiner Wars'' toyline — however, no figures were actually released with any co-branding relating to the game.

It would only be a decade later in [[2025]] when characters directly based on ''Transformers: Devastation'' would be sold under the ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline, featuring an all-new Optimus Prime mold and a handful of redecoes of other figures based on their in-game appearances. While not technically a ''Devastation'' release, it is worth noting said Optimus toy was meant to scale with the concurrently released ''The Transformers: The Movie'' [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Devastator]], whose design is generally close to his video game counterpart.

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{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SSDevastation|Devastation Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Wheeljack]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Multi-packs'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Air Warrior#Studio Series|Elite Seeker]] / [[Ground Soldier#Studio Series|Ground Soldier]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-SS-Devastation-Ground-Soldier.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Deluxe Class Ground Soldier]]
|}
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==Notes==
[[File:Devastation-Ratbat.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Who dares disturb my beauty sleep? Have you not heard? This movie's already over! Captain Blue is defeated, and we are victorious!]]
*Despite evoking the original cartoon; [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is blue, Rumble is red]].
*According to an interview at E3 2015, Kenji Saito stated his favorite character to design was Grimlock, as he found him the most unique and interesting from both a character and gameplay perspective.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://youtu.be/P-9rVBCogS4?si=UgBfBxO3sRuHIks-&t=473|quote=Stage Demo: Transformers: Devastation - E3 2015|name=GameSpot|year=2015|month=6|day=18}}</ref>
*Although Frank Welker reprised his roles as both Megatron and Soundwave from the original cartoon, he did not voice Superion, Mixmaster, Skywarp, Rumble, or Frenzy, despite having originated all of those roles. Similar can be said of Michael Bell, who did not voice Bombshell and Bonecrusher as in the original cartoon (albeit, the latter was for only one episode). Additionally, of the other characters in the game whose voice actors were still alive, [[Corey Burton]], [[Arthur Burghardt]], [[Neil Ross]], [[Clive Revill]], and [[Hal Rayle]] did not return to voice Shockwave, Devastator, Hook, Bonecrusher, Kickback, or Skrapnel, respectively.
*Originally, the second phases of each boss battle were intended to feature vocals in their backing music tracks, as Platinum had previously done for the boss fights in ''Metal Gear Rising''. However, due to time constraints and other commitments, the decision was made to add in secondary guitar leads for the second phases instead.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/PG_saito/status/970259344007643136|quote=ほんとはボーカルも入れたかったんだけど開発期間とほかイロイロあって難しい状態だったのでかわりにギターに歌ってもらってます。ボスが本気状態になるとギターがのってくる演出になっとります。かっこいいですよー。|name=Kenji Saito|site=Twitter|year=2018|month=3|day=4}}</ref>
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] was planned to appear as part of the boss fights with Soundwave, but was removed during development. However, his unused character model and textures can still be found within the game's files.
*Nova Prime reuses parts from Motormaster's model and most robot mode models share the same hands.
*The 2015 San Diego Comic-Con poster for ''Devastation'' features Menasor in his original Generation 1 design rather than his ''Combiner Wars'' design, suggesting the game design changed at some point during development.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/824390786670297088/|quote=Unused G1 accurate Menasor from the SDCC "Transformers: Devastation" game poster (final version featured Combiner Wars inspired design)|name=Guido Guidi|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=01|day=25}}</ref>
*Megatron's [[Energon mace|Energon Mace]], Sideswipe's Pile Drivers, and Blitzwing's [[Electron scimitar|Electron Scimitar]] were all featured in early concept art as potential unlockable weapons. However, none of these made it into the final game.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/platinumgames/status/667870090369470465|quote=Transformers: Devastation is packed full of all kinds of weapons. Here are some concepts for just a few.|name=PlatinumGames|site=Twitter|year=2015|month=11|day=20}}</ref>
*During the final battle in space, the player always fights as Optimus Prime even if another playable character was in use, but Prime will fight using the previous character's gear. For example, if Wheeljack was using his wrenches to fight Megatron on the ground, Prime will ''somehow'' have those wrenches with him in space. This also applies to the "Nemesis Prime" DLC skin, which will revert to the standard Optimus, despite being the same character.
*A slightly different version of the ending cutscene can be found hidden within the game's files. While mostly identical, this early version ends before it can display the full schematics for Optimus Maximus, making the reveal much more vague.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZWtAZcT3Co|quote=Transformers Devastation secrets|name=Running Sky|year=2020|month=11|day=30}}</ref>
*At the 2015 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], Microsoft held a sweepstakes to win one of 20 custom-painted Xbox One consoles with designs based on several upcoming games, including one based on ''Devastation''.<ref>[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2015/07/02/xbox-sdcc-collectible-xbox-one-console-sweepstakes/ Win one of 20 Custom Painted Xbox Ones at SDCC 2015 - Xbox]</ref>
* A ''Devastation''-branded faceplate for PlayStation 4 was designed with the intention of being sold as part of a console bundle in China. However, by all accounts, no evidence exists that they were ever sold. An ''extremely'' limited number of the faceplates ended up in the hands of a few PlatinumGames' staff members, including former creative producer JP Kellams, who revealed the faceplate's existence before later auctioning his off for charity.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Next up is the #Transformers Devastation PS4 faceplate. This one is officially licensed by Sony and super rare. I think it never came out, so this is likely one of only a few in existence.|link=https://twitter.com/synaesthesiajp/status/1653892008560189441|name=JP Kellams|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=05|day=03}} {{citesocial|quote=Created for a potential Transformers PS4 bundle in China, but I've never seen proof that this was actually released. A few got dispersed to the PG team which is how I got mine. I've NEVER seen another one of these in the wild and my suspicion is that there are very few of these.|link=https://twitter.com/synaesthesiajp/status/1653892327423762437|name=JP Kellams|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=05|day=03}}</ref>
* Devastator's first appearance as he looks over the building is an identical shot to the Colossal Titan's first appearance in ''{{w|Attack on Titan}}''.
* The final shot of Menasor's second phase transition resembles the "[[Brave (franchise)|''Brave'' Perspective]]".

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://open.spotify.com/album/1WhigvyyE6rQyFlFV5wmwP ''Transformers: Devastation'' soundtrack selection on Spotify]

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[[Category:Generation 1 video games]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars]]

Defensor (G1)

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

[[File:G1Defensor-VisualWorks.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|First Aid didn't feel like being an arm today.]]
The [[Combiner|combined form]] of the five [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] '''Defensor''' exists specifically to safeguard [[human]] life. In many ways he feels about the human race the way a parent would their children and he would give his life away in an instant rather than let one human come to harm. Defensor is emotionally attached to humans on a level that sometimes worries his fellow Autobots. He identifies with them the same way a sheep dog would with its flock or a puppy with its human owners. As far as Defensor is concerned the humans are his "kind." Sadly the titanic robot giant's attempts at personal interaction and friendly exchanges with humans tend to fail. We humans tend to be more wary and frightened of his alien nature and great size than Defensor can understand. Despite this, Defensor is fairly well adjusted mentally compared [[Devastator (G1)|to]] [[Abominus (G1)|almost]] [[Menasor (G1)|every]] [[Superion (G1)|other]] contemporary gestalt.

Defensor's most notable ability is a powerful [[force field]] he can create within 50 feet of his person, but it is very fuel consumptive and he cannot maintain it for long.

Defensor is the combined form of the Protectobots:

*[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (torso)
*[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (left arm)
*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (left leg)
*[[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (right arm)
*[[Groove (G1)|Groove]] (right leg)

Additionally, Defensor has a host of auxiliary components who can fill in when a core Protectobot is injured or indisposed. These secondary members include [[Rook (CW)|Rook]], [[Medix (G1)|Medix]], [[Heatrock]], [[Skyfeather]], and even [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. Sometimes Groove cedes his place as a limb to one of the substitutes and instead forms a chest plate for the combiner, whilst another specific combination results in [[God Guardian]].

In one universe, Defensor is not formed from the Protectobots at all, but another team known as the [[Rescuebot]]s.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
An erroneous account placed Defensor on Cybertron hundreds of years ago. In said account, he helped send two Autobot mini-cassettes, [[Raindance]] and [[Grand Slam (G1)|Grand Slam]], to Earth after detecting the [[Underbase]] traveling towards the organic world, to forewarn the Autobots already posted there of its approach. {{storylink|Club Con!}}
{{Note|This appearance by Defensor is contrary to implicit US continuity and explicit UK continuity showing he was created on Earth in modern times.}}

''Defensor's birth was prophesized by a dream shared by Optimus Prime and [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], due to their independent connections to the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. They observed a mission that began with the Protectobots and Aerialbots watching over the [[Pullen Power Plant]]. In response to an attack by the Stunticons and Combaticons, the Protectobots formed Defensor, and thanks to their superior cooperative skills, were able to help [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] defeat both [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}}

[[File:G1 Afterdeath Defensor.jpg|left|thumb|Optimus hesitated, remembering the big guy's name only at the last second.]]
[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] met at a fuel research station with the Protectobots and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], planning to brawl over it. Optimus revealed that the Protectobots could combine to form Defensor, but Megatron responded in having his Combaticons merge into Bruticus.

[[File:G1 Child'sPlay Defensor.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|He has to shout his own name when Optimus isn't there to do it.]]
When [[Ethan Zachary]] suggested they uploaded themselves to the computer to battle over it safely, both sides agreed. In the [[Multi-World|virtual world]], after each individual Protectobot had taken care of the Combaticon, they combined to fight Megatron, leaving Optimus Prime safely off to the side. Defensor burned the bridge he and Megatron were standing on, letting them both "die" in the virtual world. It would have worked perfectly had Megatron not cheated. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}} ''These events were observed by the [[time travel]]ling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]].'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}

Not long after, the Protectobots were summoned by the current leader Grimlock to find and arrest Blaster. They came up against the Combaticons during this mission, culminating in a battle between Defensor and Bruticus in an old train yard. Their battle wrecked the entire area, threatening to kill several human children in the process. Defensor was protected by his forcefield, while Bruticus countered with Defensor's inability to aim. Ultimately Bruticus defeated Defensor by beating him over the head with an entire train. He was only saved by Blaster, freed by the humans, defeating Bruticus by causing an electrical tower to topple on him. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}

''Following Optimus Prime's return to life, the Protectobots were assigned to guard the backup copy of the [[floppy disk]] that had enabled his resurrection, stored at an [[Alternate Reality, Inc.]] warehouse. When both the Protectobots and Autobot [[Powermaster]]s failed to stop [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]] from stealing the disk, [[Getaway]] tried to grab the fleeing Decepticons, but ended up getting his hand caught in their fuselage as they swept away into the skies. The Protectobots formed Defensor and prepared to shoot Dreadwing down, regardless of the consequences to Getaway. [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] told him that wasn't what Optimus would've wanted, and Defensor hesitated long enough for Dreadwing to escape. Defensor was then blasted from behind by the Combaticons, who quickly sped off as well. With the mission a failure, Defensor was forced to separate into his component Autobots and return to Autobase.''{{storylink|Prime Bomb!}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====The Transformers cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Chris Latta]] (English), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese, "The Ultimate Weapon")|[[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American), [[Michael Rüth]] (German, "The Ultimate Weapon"), [[Ulrich Bernsdorff]] (German, "The Burden Hardest to Bear" & "The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1"), [[Niko Macoulis]] (German, ''Generation 2'' Dub of "The Ultimate Weapon"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French), [[Amaury Costa]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:Bot-episode-defensor1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.95|Worst time to be a new Transformer: right before a major motion picture is released. Even if you don't get [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|cancelled outright]], you wind up with nothing but crap like "B.O.T." in your resume.]]
[[File:BOT Defensor forcefield.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|"We'll be fine so long as they don't do that again."]]

Defensor once reduced [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] to scrap with a single shot, dryly noting afterwards that "there's junk all over the street." Later, he attempted to defend the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]] against Decepticon attack by using his forcefield, which almost immediately failed. He was blasted back into his component parts by the Decepticons. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

Defensor occasionally appeared during the Autobots' battle with the Decepticons on [[Eurythma]]. He didn't seem overly concerned that [[Hot Spot (G1)|his chest]] was standing by his feet at the time. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

[[File:G1 UltimateWeapon Defensorcatchestrain.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|Alternate sequence for "Marge vs the Monorail" climax]]
In the year 2006, when [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] was unable to prevent the theft of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]], he left the Protectobots, feeling that he was useless and a liability to the rest of the Autobots. Unfortunately, this left the remaining Protectobots with the unenviable task of resuming their duties as Defensor with only one arm. Defensor safely managed to catch a train thrown by the Decepticons, but remarked that this would have been a lot easier if First Aid had been there. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

When the Decepticons staged a series of nonsensical raids across [[Japan]], Defensor fought his nemesis Bruticus outside a dojo. After knocking Bruticus down, he tried to dissuade him from bringing further harm to the humans, but failed. The Combaticons were soon chased away by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

Later that year, Defensor was standing guard outside of [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]'s lab when the [[Hate Plague]]-infected [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] first broke free. The Protectobots transformed and fled in order to avoid infection. Not long thereafter, however, Defensor was attempting to clear a bridge of innocent bystanders when the crazed Superion came hunting for him and infected the Protectobot combiner. He was later seen committing mass property damage. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

Later, when Optimus Prime saved the galaxy with the matrix, the Protectobots were back to normal. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 12|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 12}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 13|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 13}}}}

=====Scramble City=====
{{voiceactor|[[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:ScrambleCity Defensor.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Posing for the camera while Superion gets a butt-whupping.]]
The Protectobots rolled out ahead of Metroplex and formed Defensor just as Bruticus and Menasor moved in for the kill for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s forces. He stood there and pointed at them with ''justice'', which did not seem to impress the Decepticons, until Metroplex arrived to blow them away with a single shot from his gun. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Following Metroplex's arrival, Defensor watched as he battled [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese), [[Hōchū Ōtsuka|Yoshitada Ōtsuka]] (ep. 12), [[Kazuo Oka]] (ep. 25), [[Hirohiko Kakegawa]] (ep. 34)}}

In 2011, the Protectobots defended Cybertron from Galvatron's invading army. They formed Defensor and battled [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Alongside Superion and [[Raiden]], Defensor got into a shooting match with four Decepticon combiners. They were outgunned until the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] swept in to turn the tide. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Later, the Protectobots were assembled on Earth by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. With [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] focused on locating and recharging the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the other Autobots were tasked with running interference for him against the Decepticons. While scouting for the enemy, the Protectobots ran across the Combaticons. Defensor was assembled, and he fought fiercely with his old foe, Bruticus, before collapsing a mountainside on him. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

[[File:HM10 Defensor and Bruticus close up.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
The Protectobots were summoned to Cybertron to defend the planet against Galvatron's latest invasion, and protect the new super-metal, [[Cybertonuron]], which [[Vector Sigma]] had developed. The fighting escalated when Defensor and Bruticus were formed and began grappling with one another. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Defensor eventually emerged victorious over his simple-minded nemesis, delivering a crushing back-blow as the coup-de-gras. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} Later on Earth, Defensor assembled during a Protectobot mission to save the citizens of [[Peru]] from an active volcano. His efforts were waylaid by the Decepticon Headmasters, though, as [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] blasted him with a paralysis ray, leaving him immobilized and unable to help. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

Defensor assembled on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to attack the Decepticons during Scorponok's leadership rally. The tide turned when Galvatron arrived and galvanized his troops to strike back at the Autobots. Defensor was literally torn limb from limb by the counter-fire, and fled with the other Autobots. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} The Protectobots later formed Defensor to defend the emergency energon rations the Autobots were sending to planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]]. Defensor fought against Devastator to protect the supplies. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

As the Decepticons launched five simultaneous attacks on the Autobots around the globe, Defensor was assembled to respond to one of the sites. He was seen battling with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] on Galvatron's monitors. Considering how much Galvatron was crowing about Sixshot's mad skillzz, odds are Defensor didn't win. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} Later on, Defensor helped Raiden and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] demolish an old Decepticon base after the enemy abandoned the planet Earth. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

[[File:HM35 defensor armforaleg.jpg|200px|thumb]]
After Fortress's battleship was damaged on the planet Master by [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]]'s bombs, Defensor and Raiden were seen helping to repair it. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Following a lengthy period of inactivity, the Decepticons renewed their attacks on Earth. With Fortress still off in space, Spike Witwicky dispatched the Protectobots to attend to the threats. In Canberra, [[Australia]], the Protectobots confronted Bruticus at one of Scorponok's new Death Towers as Defensor. Defensor was beaten severely by Bruticus, and First Aid was even knocked out of the arm socket. Using Scramble Power, Defensor switched Streetwise up to his shoulder and reattached First Aid as a leg, still carrying his fireball cannon. Despite this cunning(?) trick, Defensor was defeated by Bruticus. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} Defensor participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], a battle raged against the [[Quintesson]]s' creation, the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s. Superion, Defensor and Computron tried to triple-team the Terrorcon combiner, [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], but were blown apart by the creature's mastery of [[Angolmois Energy]]. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
When [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] attacked a baseball stadium in Japan, intent on turning it into a Decepticon base, the Autobot ally [[Kenji]] summoned Defensor and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] to stop him. However, Bruticus soon joined the battle and laid the smackdown on Defensor, injuring Hot Spot in the process. With their torso component out of commission, the Protectobots were unable to re-combine. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
When the [[Prime Energy Tower]] on [[Feminia]] was attacked by [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Bruticus and Menasor, Defensor teamed up with Superion and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to fight them. Unfortunately, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had a fourth Decepticon combiner up his sleeve—[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. This new warrior defeated all three Autobot super robots with a single punch. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

====''The Animated Movie''====
[[File:TAM TPB Gestalt Fight.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Sorry I'm late guys, I dropped my contact lens.]]

During the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005, Defensor was unable to come to the aid of the stricken city, as he was defending [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] alongside Omega Supreme and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] against an attack by Menasor and Bruticus. {{storylink|Transformers: The Animated Movie|The Animated Movie trade paperback}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:G2Redux-deadDefensor.jpg|upright=0.7|thumb]]
After Cybertron entered its new Golden Age, the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged in space and on Earth. Defensor was permanently destroyed in battle with his nemesis, [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Only Streetwise, acting as one of the giant's legs at the time, managed to survive the colossal damage Defensor suffered. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

===The Special Teams===
Defensor was posted at the [[Pullen Power Plant]] to protect it while its human workers were absent, evacuated due to the possibility of a landslide occurring in the area. He was then ordered to transform into his component pieces. The Protectobots later re-combined into Defensor when faced with Menasor. Though Bruticus soon joined the fray, the Aerialbots came along as well, and combined into Superion to even out the playing field. Superion squared off against Menasor while Defensor took on Bruticus. Defensor was able to defeat Bruticus when the Decepticon gestalt pause mid-battle due to being distracted by Menasor. He was then attacked by Starscream, but was able to defend himself with his personal forcefield. He asked Superion to deal with Starscream while he took over the battle against Menasor. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}

===Toy pack-in material===
Defensor participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base. He and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] stood their ground against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:G1 WarWithin Defensor.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|left]]
During the so-called [[Dark Ages]] where the Autobots and Decepticons split up into many smaller factions, the [[Wreckers]] were searching for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracon]]s in the [[Tagan Heights]] when [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] was unleashed. Upon hearing the news, the Protectobots decided to counter-attack to prevent an escalation of hostilities, and formed Defensor to counter the Decepticon combiner. {{storylink|Escalation}} As this was (presumably) before the Protectobots' combined mentality was refined, Defensor and Devastator's all-out brawl risked destroying the entire area. Just as Defensor looked ready to finish Devastator off, [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] pointed out all the destruction caused by the brawl. Unfortunately this distraction gave Devastator the chance to recover and savagely beat Defensor, prompting the Protectobots to separate and fight him as a team. This worked out better for them, as they emerged victorious. {{storylink|Devastation (issue)|Devastation}} Troubled by the events of this fight, Hot Spot became obsessive about working out the kinks in Defensor's processor. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}}

Millions of years later, Defensor and the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]] tried to prevent [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] from escaping a [[Detention Banks|detention facility]] and got their butts kicked. Ultra Magnus had to bail them out. [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]] and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] were assigned to get the Protectobots back on their feet. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} They were apparently successful, since later on Defensor joined the Autobots in rising up against Shockwave's rule, decking an [[Guardian robot#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Omega Sentinel]] that was threatening [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
The Protectobots formed Defensor when the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], refusing to return [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s stolen [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]], attacked them in the form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Defensor proceeded to knock out the Decepticon combiner with a single Scramble Punch. {{storylink|Bad at Fighting? Rescue Team Protectobots, Dispatch!}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Mistakes and Mayhem|''Windblade'' #2]]}}

[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Defensor.jpg|thumb|Wonder which of those limbs are Mainframe and Grotusque.]]

[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Groove (G1)|Groove]], [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]], and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] were part of a medical/security detail, escorting [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] back to Cybertron, and a summit with the representatives of the newly rediscovered colony of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. Upon learning that Caminus was under attack by [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] asked the newly nicknamed "Protectobots" to accompany him in defending the [[Space bridge|spacebridge]]. When Devastator dragged an unconscious [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] through the bridge from Caminus, Chromia, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]], and the Decepticons who had been trying to fight Devastator followed him through the bridge and preoccupied him enough for Starscream to use the [[Enigma of Combination]] to heal Superion. [[Strafe (IDW)|One of]] the Camien delegates pointed out that Devastator had already beaten Superion once, so [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] "drafted" the nearby Protectobots and used the Enigma to combine them, and bystander [[Rook (CW)|Rook]], into a new gestalt. Rising and coming online, Defensor targeted Devastator as needing to be destroyed. He and Superion grappled with their [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]-dominated counterpart, having a tough go of it, but gaining the upper hand when Defensor proved to learn quickly—he shot his [[Blades (G1)|arm]] off as a rocket, through a damaged spot on Devastator's back, destroying Devastator's combination, and knocking him back into his component parts. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

In the aftermath, Starscream stationed Superion and Defensor on Caminus, guarding the vital spacebridge to Cybertron. Much to Optimus Prime's concern, Defensor had still not separated himself. Eventually, Menasor reappeared, accompanied by a rebuilt Devastator. Believing that Devastator, who now incorporated [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], was still loyal to Prowl, Defensor tried to fight him, sparking a brawl between the combiners. The battle sent all four combiners hurtling through the damaged space bridge and onto [[Velocitron|a distant alien planet]]. The quartet battled until a [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|new combiner]] arrived, promising to put a stop to the mayhem once and for all. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} This was easier said than done, and Defensor and Superion had to protect an uncertain Optimus Maximus from a berserk Devastator. Optimus Maximus finally managed to reach a consensus with his components, and the three combiners teamed up, battling Devastator and Menasor in a fight that spanned across the colony worlds. Over the course of the fight, Defensor got the upper hand against Menasor and knocked him out, dragging his unconscious body back through the space bridge to Cybertron. Optimus Maximus, Defensor, and Superion managed to surround Devastator and tear him back into his components as the rest of the gang reappeared on Cybertron. {{storylink|All That Remains}}

[[File:LL12 Defensor Attacks.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]
The Protectobots subsequently returned to the ''[[Lost Light]]'', where they were locked in memory loops by [[Getaway]]. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} Seeking to neutralize the looming threat of Defensor, Getaway pushed [[Atomizer]] to execute either Hot Spot, First Aid, or Rook, justifying his orders as amputating Defensor, not murdering a person. Though Atomizer ultimately killed Rook, the Protectobots were freed by [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]] and able to substitute Rook with [[Ambulon]]'s intact corpse. Defensor made a grand entrance into the shuttle bay and tossed around the security guards but was separated into his components by [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]. The security team then gunned down all the Protectobots save First Aid, heavily injuring them. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}} The four all recovered from their injuries and returned to health, but would presumably require another substitute member to form Defensor. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
During the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]] in [[Primax 096.0 Beta]], Defensor attempted to evacuate the workers while [[Menasor (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Menasor]] tried to attack. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The [[Rescuebot]]s formed Defensor to protect the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] forces stranded on Cybertron, and the giant subsequently participated in the joint "Jotobot" attack on the Decepticons. He was defeated by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and left too injured to wield his weapon, [[Peacemaker]], but the Joe [[Steeler]] came to his rescue and used his [[Bridge Layer]] to prop up the gun, allowing Defensor to blast Trypticon. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

==Commercial appearances==
*The Protectobots rushed the Decepticon fortress [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], only for it to transform into its battle station mode and begin firing back. The Protectobots merged into Defensor, prompting Trypticon to transform again, this time into its dinosaur mode. Defensor was forced to fly off in order to avoid a torrent of Trypticon's fiery breath. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Defensor and Trypticon|Defensor and Trypticon commercial}}
*The Protectobots received a message from Optimus Prime alerting them that [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] was wreaking havoc in a human city, and that the threat was "bigger than ever." They combined into Defensor to better combat the Decepticon, who posed heroically after Menasor's defeat. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#2015|Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars commercials}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsDefensor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]
Defensor participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! Defensor could be recruited to a team if all of his components were at max level. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:Devastation-Autobot-Combiners.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right|Because nothing says "Robots in Disguise" like two massive combiners standing downtown in broad daylight.]]{{voiceactor|[[Steve Blum]] (English)}}
Following the destruction of the [[Ferrotaxis]], Defensor and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] contacted Optimus via [[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]] to show support for his new plan to finally end the Great War. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Earth Wars Defensor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Defensor was one of the most well-adjusted combiners, able to make snap decisions under pressure and protect his allies with an impenetrable force field. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1defensor toy.jpg|thumb|[[Brick (term)|Solid.]]]]
*'''Defensor''' ([[1986]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-76'''

:Defensor is formed out of the five individual Protectobots, with [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] serving as the central torso component. Unusually for [[Scramble City (disambiguation)|Scramble City]]-style combiners, Defensor's head is not a separate piece, but hidden inside his fire truck ladder assembly, like [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]. This gives his head an unusually high amount of articulation. He is armed with Hot Spot's twin fireball cannons. Though any of the smaller Protectobots can serve as any limb, the "correct" configuration has Blades and First Aid as the right and left arm, respectively, and Groove and Streetwise as the right and left leg, respectively.

:Defensor's arms are very commonly mis-transformed, even in official artwork such as the art at the top of this page (in which Streetwise and First Aid have also reversed positions). The instructions (and the cartoon model) show the nose of Blades' helicopter form, and the front panel of First Aid's ambulance mode, unfolded to hang off of Defensor's shoulders (as shown at right.) But almost as frequently, both these components are shown folded away. First Aid's legs are often not unfolded properly as well, giving Defensor a shorter arm than he would otherwise have.

:Along with Metroplex, Menasor, Bruticus, and Superion, Defensor was designed for an aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' subline that would have been called ''[[Diaclone#Jizai Gattai|Jizai Gattai]]'' (自在合体 "Limitless Combination"), which was shelved to make way for the ''Transformers'' line. Defensor was available as the individual Protectobots sold separately, or as a [[giftset]].

:This mold was later [[redeco]]ed into [[Guard City]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Defensor/defensor.htm More information on Defensor at TFU.info]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Menasor and G2 Defensor.jpg|thumb|At least his colors would have been more different than Guard City's were.]]
: The Protectobots were to be released as part of the second wave of combiners in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]], and naturally would have been able to form Defensor. However, this entire wave was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons.

{{canceledtoy}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Defensor.jpg|thumb|Fashion tip: Always remember to put on matching shoes.]]
*'''Defensor''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, [[2013]])
**''Set number'': '''A4474'''
**''Pieces'': '''85'''
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets, Defensor comes as a set of four component Kreons: [[Blades (G1)#Kre-O|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Kre-O|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (G1)#Kre-O|Hot Spot]], and [[Streetwise (G1)#Kre-O|Streetsmart]]. The Kreons can be built into their robot modes or their vehicle modes, or they can be built into Defensor by taking them apart and combining their pieces. Defensor dual-wields Hot Spot's guns.

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

:As Kreon combiners only involve four components, ''Kre-O'' [[Groove (G1)#Kre-O|Groove]] instead ended up as a Series 2 blind-bagged figure. But Groove can be combined with Defensor if you have any sense of creativity.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-ODefensor/defensor.htm More information on Defensor at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
{{anchor|Combiner Wars}}
[[File:Defensor Combiner Wars.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|BEHOLD! THE MIGHT OF [[Generation 2 Defensor and Menasor|REDECO]] [[Guard City|POTENTIAL]]!]]
*'''Protectobot Blades''' (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])
*'''Protectobot Rook''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**'''Protectobot Groove''' (Deluxe Class, [[2016]])
*'''Protectobot Hot Spot''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
*'''Protectobot First Aid''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Protectobot Streetwise''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**'''Medix''' (Deluxe Class, Botcon 2016 Customization Class)
**'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, Botcon 2016 Customization Class)
*'''Protectobot Groove''' (Legends Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle (formed from Hot Spot's two guns), four hands/feet, four small weapons
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline imprint of the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] toyline, Defensor is a combiner with Deluxe Class [[Blades (G1)#Combiner Wars|Blades]], [[Streetwise (G1)#Combiner Wars|Streetwise]], [[First Aid (G1)#Combiner Wars|First Aid]], and new member [[Rook (CW)#Combiner Wars|Rook]] forming the limbs, Voyager Class [[Hot Spot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Hot Spot]] forming the torso, and Legends Class [[Groove (G1)#Combiner Wars|Groove]] acting as additional chest armor. Any of the Deluxes can form any limb, though their packaging and [[stock photography]] nominally places Rook and Blades as the left and right arms, and Streetwise and First Aid as the left and right legs. Stock photography also shows Groove being connected to the chest upside-down. When connected correctly (with his wheel facing up), the pegs on Groove's arms can be plugged into a pair of holes on Defensor's chest.

:Eleven months after the entire Protectobots' release, the Hasbro release of ''Unite Warriors'' Deluxe Class Groove was announced and released both in Asia (first as a promotional item from Toys"R"Us Taiwan, later as a general retail release) and the U.S. (as a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers), intended to replace Rook and his own Legends Class counterpart to complete the original Protectobot roster. [[Medix (G1)#Generations|Medix]] or [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#BotCon2016|Ratchet]] can also replace any Deluxe Class Protectobot limb.

:Unfortunately, Defensor will more often than not end up leaning forward due to the weight of his upper body and badly spaced hip ratchets, unless posed in a way that will offset said weight.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Defensor was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref> These sticker sheets did not include stickers for either version of Groove, however.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWDefensor/defensor.htm More information on Defensor at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:Unite-Warriors-UW-03-Guardian.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Guardian''' (giftset, [[December 12]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-03'''
**''English name:'' '''Defensor'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Defensor is sold in a gift set including the five original Protectobots, with Groove (as a new Deluxe-sized mold) included instead of [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]] and the Legends-sized Groove. His deco, while cartoon-accurate, skips over some of the intricate molded detail on his chest and legs.

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Guardian was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive, rather than being a regular release.

:When purchased from select retailers outside Japan, the giftset includes a commemorative coin. The coin's package is shaped after Defensor's chest... albeit based on the Hasbro version of the figure, with most of the front deco recreating Legends Groove's chestplate mode.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Ramune''===
[[File:Defensor keshigomu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Guardian''' (1986)

:While no figure of Defensor was released by [[Hasbro]] as part of their 1987 [[Decoy]] promotion, the Protectobot combiner did have a soft rubber figure crafted in his image that was available exclusively in Japan, as part of a second wave of the figures released there by [[Kabaya]] as part of the ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' series, along with other ''Transformers 2010'' characters. Like the other figures in this series, Defensor was sold in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] box and was available in multiple colors, including red, blue, and yellow.

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

:Defensor was also part of the small ''[[Forms Robo]]'' collection of larger rubber figures, with this version of the character standing at around twice the height of a regular Decoy. Like the other figures in this series, Defensor was packaged in an individual baggie and was available in red, blue, green, and yellow.
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===''Transformers Gum''===
*'''Hot Spot''' (2012)
*'''Gaia Guardian''' (2012)

:The components for Kabaya's take on Defensor were actually sold in separate lines: Hot Spot was sold in the rebooted ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' line while the limbs, along with new additions [[Heatrock]] and [[Skyfeather]], were sold in their own subline. Hot Spot could merge with the usual four limbs to create Defensor. In combined form, he could also wear the two new members as chest armor in a configuration known as God Guardian. Surprisingly for a Kabaya product, he ''can'' Scramble-combine.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Bruticus and Defensor.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
*'''Guardian & Bruticus Set''' ([[December]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''71 & 72'''

:Released as part of the tenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "Guardian" (with his components [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Groove (G1)|Groove]], and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]) and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (with ''his'' components [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]], [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]], [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#71|Translation of Defensor's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
*Like other names such as [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the name "Defensor" was also used by [[Marvel Comics]] before the ''Transformers'' line was conceived, for an {{w|Defensor (comics)|Argentinian superhero}} (real name Gabriel Sepulveda) who first appeared in ''Contest of Champions'' #1 (1982) and was killed off-panel prior to ''Captain America'' #422 (1993).
*In IDW's Generation 1 comics, Defensor speaks with a verbal tic reminiscent of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] from the original ''Generation 1'' cartoon.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Guardian''' (ガーディアン ''Gādian'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bǎowèizhě''' (Taiwan, 保衛者, "Guardian"), '''Shǒuhùshén ''' (China, 守护神, "Protector God")
*''Russian:'' '''Detector''' (Детектор ''Detektor'')
*''Polish:'' '''Obrońca''' (TM Semic Comic, "Protector")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.google.com/patents/USD294157 Patent US D294157 S: "Assembled humanoid robot toy"]

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Menasor (G1)

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FishpopUK: /* Combiner Wars */

{{disambig3|Menasor}}
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:''Menasor is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Menasor studioox.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dennis the Menasor]]
'''Menasor''' was meant to be the ultimate Decepticon weapon, and perhaps he would have been if not for the fatal flaw in his design. His mind was designed to merge the psyches of the five [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] who compose his form. Unfortunately the great depth of resentment the four limb components feel towards [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], plus the extreme differences in attitude that makes them less a team and more a destruction derby, and of course the tiny detail that they're all psychotic, has created a primal psychological rift and left Menasor an unpredictable mass of conflicting, chaotic impulses.

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

Menasor is the combined form of all five Stunticons:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[[File:POTP-Ep2-Volcanicus-Menasor-dies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrived at Fortress Maximus and revealed the Mistress of Flame had perished, Menasor and the other Combiners assumed him responsible and attacked. Menasor managed to grab Megatron, but was forced to release him after taking a shot to the face from his [[fusion cannon]]. Once Windblade arrived and the fight stopped long enough for Megatron to explain, Menasor fused with the other Combiners using the Enigma of Combination, turning Victorion into a super-Combiner. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}} Unfortunately, they proved no match for Trypticon and were ultimately forced to separate again, though Menasor was quick to jump back into the fray. He and Computron attempted to attack Trypticon's foot to knock him off balance, later joining the others in attacking Trypticon's fortress mode from all sides. {{storylink|In Good Hands}} When Trypticon swallowed Victorion and the Enigma, he used its power to take control of Menasor and the other Combiners, forcing them to attack Maximus and Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Consumed}} Menasor was freed form Trypticon's control after the Titan expelled the Enigma, and he bore witness to the return of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and the death of Optimus. Believing he intended to restart the Decepticons, Menasor was all but ready to kill Megatron, but cooler heads eventually prevailed and he agreed to follow Megatron's lead in hopes of stopping Megatronus. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

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

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep1-Menasor-easter-egg.jpg|left|thumb|Teletraan I accurately predicts the Stunticons' release in the [[Transformers: Legacy|next toyline]].]]
Upon exiting the [[Dead Universe]], [[Teletraan I]] was immobilized while processing a massive data upload, {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} as he was seeing multiple visions of the future, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} one of which included Menasor. An ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' monitor would display the future data again after crash landing on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:G1commercial menasor vs superion.jpg|thumb]]
*After some dramatic transforming and posing, the Stunticons and Aerialbots combined to do battle as Menasor and Superion. Superion evaded Menasor's firepower and closed in for a hand-to-hand fight, but Menasor was ready for the Aerialbot combiner and hurled him over his shoulder. Charging in to finish the job, however, Menasor was met by Superion's powerful fist and send reeling backwards to collide with a cliff-face, which collapsed and buried him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*When Menasor was wreaking havoc in a human city, either [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] or [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] stepped forth to oppose him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#2015|Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars commercials}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
*''Stage'': 5
*''Point value'': 5000
*''Hit points'': 4
[[File:MysteryofConvoy Menasor.png|right|thumb|Menasor, famous for... flying in place.]]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

{{anchor|Combiner3pack}}
*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''B6425'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''
:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners, Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor was reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

:The set itself went up for pre-order on [[August 1]]st.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Ramune===
[[File:Ramune menasor keshi.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Menasor''' (1986)
**''ID number:'' '''3'''
:An unpainted figurine of Menasor was available as part of the second range of [[Kabaya]]'s line of ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' [[candy toy]]s, tying in with the ''Scramble City'' toyline. Like all figures in the series, Menasor was sold in a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] box with fizzy "ramune" candy, and featured a main body was made of hard red plastic, with soft grey PVC limbs articulated at the hips and shoulders.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Alternity Decepticons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Combiners]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mystery of Convoy Decepticons]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:Stunticons]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]
[[Category:Unreleased toys]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Zone Decepticons]]

Talk:Blokees

2025-11-19T00:50:48Z

FishpopUK:

Blokees Wheels Wave 1 Roll Out

Optimus Prime (1/24)

Rodimus Prime (1/24)

Scamper (1/12)

Hound (1/12)

Mirage (1/12)

Prowl (1/12)

Dragstrip (1/12)

Runabout (1/12)

Megatron (1/12, tank)

Swerve (1/12, with My First Blaster)

Gears (1/12)

Swindle (1/12)

Optimus Prime Titanium Edition (1/144, with pilot, metallic finishing?)

Rodimus Prime Titanium Edition (1/144, with pilot, metallic finishing?)

Optimus Prime Hologram Edition (5/144, with pilot, clear?)

Rodimus Prime Radiant Edition (5/144, with pilot, Lost Light deco)

The standard formatting needed is too complex for me so perhaps a veteran should add these onto the page properly
[[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 19:19, 18 November 2025 (EST)

Okay so i tried adding the wave 1 Blokees Wheels but did/missed out something that made the page wonky so i reverted the page and will post what i did here.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''C01 - Roll Out'''
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{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime]] ''(1/24)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus]] ''(1/24)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scamper]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound ]] ''(1/12)''}}
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{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dragstrip]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Runabout]] ''(1/12)''}}
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{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swerve]] ''(1/12)''}}
[[Gears]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle]] ''(1/12)''}}
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{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Titanium Edition]] ''(1/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus Titanium Edition]] ''(1/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Hologram Edition]] ''(5/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus Radiant Edition]] ''(5/144)''}}
</ul>
|}
This is why i don't trust myself to edit this wiki...

[[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 19:49, 18 November 2025 (EST)

Talk:Blokees

2025-11-19T00:49:29Z

FishpopUK:

Blokees Wheels Wave 1 Roll Out

Optimus Prime (1/24)

Rodimus Prime (1/24)

Scamper (1/12)

Hound (1/12)

Mirage (1/12)

Prowl (1/12)

Dragstrip (1/12)

Runabout (1/12)

Megatron (1/12, tank)

Swerve (1/12, with My First Blaster)

Gears (1/12)

Swindle (1/12)

Optimus Prime Titanium Edition (1/144, with pilot, metallic finishing?)

Rodimus Prime Titanium Edition (1/144, with pilot, metallic finishing?)

Optimus Prime Hologram Edition (5/144, with pilot, clear?)

Rodimus Prime Radiant Edition (5/144, with pilot, Lost Light deco)

The standard formatting needed is too complex for me so perhaps a veteran should add these onto the page properly
[[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 19:19, 18 November 2025 (EST)

Okay so i tried adding the wave 1 Blokees Wheels but did/missed out something that made the page wonky so i reverted the page and will post what i did here.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''C01 - Roll Out'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime]] ''(1/24)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus]] ''(1/24)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scamper]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound ]] ''(1/12)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dragstrip]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Runabout]] ''(1/12)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swerve]] ''(1/12)''}}
[[Gears]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle]] ''(1/12)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Titanium Edition]] ''(1/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus Titanium Edition]] ''(1/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Hologram Edition]] ''(5/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus Radiant Edition]] ''(5/144)''}}
</ul>
|}
[[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 19:49, 18 November 2025 (EST)

Blokees

2025-11-19T00:44:48Z

FishpopUK: /* Blokees Wheels */

[[File:Blokees logo.png|right|thumb|upright=1|Let's face it, if they were allowed to make transforming figures then you'd never buy something from [[Hasbro]] again.]]
'''Blokees''' (布鲁可 ''Bùlǔkě''), sometimes known as '''Bloks''', is a [[China|Chinese]] toy company that produces a range of buildable action figures from different licensed properties including ''Ultraman'', ''Kamen Rider'', [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], ''[[Transformers Collaborative#Naruto Shippuden × Transformers|Naruto]]'', ''Sesame Street'', ''[[Evangelion]]'', ''[[Star Wars]]'', and of course, most relevant here; ''Transformers''.

Their effort within the franchise launched in mid-2023 with the ''Galaxy Version'' and ''Classic Class'' lines of buildable figures. This product range has expanded rapidly ever since with numerous new waves, different sublines, and the introduction of kits based around vehicles as well, with new releases for all of these dropping every few months. Known for their solid quality, high poseability and, especially; for being ''astonishingly'' cheap, Blokees' figures have been broadly well-received by collectors, resulting in the toyline earning a small cult following of sorts that one probably wouldn't expect to see around a series of ostensibly non-transforming ''Transformers'' toys.

Outside of China, these figures have seen retail distribution across territories such as Southeast [[Asia]], [[South Korea]], the [[United Kingdom]], and the [[United States of America|United States]], as well as worldwide distribution via e-commerce sites like AliExpress and Temu. Release dates listed below reflect product debuts in China; other territories may see release simultaneously, soon thereafter, or wayyyy later.

==Product Lines==
===Champion (Classic) Class===
Designed as easy to build entry-level model kits, ''Classic Class'' offers detailed 4.5-inch figures of characters [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|across]] the [[Transformers (film)|gamut]] of the Transformers' cinematic history. Each figure features a torso that [[Light-emitting diode|lights up]] upon shaking, causing its chest and eyes to glow. Large stands are included with every release, alongside translucent stand effects that unfortunately do not light up. Some toys are also available as part of a set, usually with a new diorama, accessories, or decoes, but each toy still retains its box.

As of September 30th, 2025, at least three kits from ''Rise of the Beasts'' were discontinued in Mainland China, while global versions of the products continue to see release.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|Set A - 02 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees 2pack|Bumblebee]] & 03 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Blokees 2pack|Scourge]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1m1|Set B - 01 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees 2pack|Optimus Prime]] & 04 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Blokees 2pack|Optimus Primal]] & 05 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Blokees 2pack|Optimus Primal Robot]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1|01 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees ROTB|Optimus Prime]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1|02 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees ROTB|Bumblebee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-ter|03 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Blokees single|Scourge]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
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<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|04 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Blokees beast|Optimus Primal Beast]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-m1|05 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Blokees bot|Optimus Primal Robot]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1|06 [[Mirage (Movie)#Blokees|Mirage]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1|07 [[Arcee (Movie)#Blokees|Arcee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-d1|08 [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Blokees|Nemesis Prime]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|09 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees 2007|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-d1|10 [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees|Megatron]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-a1|11 [[Optimus Prime (One)#Classic Class|Optimus Prime]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-d1|12 [[Megatron (One)#Classic Class|Megatron]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-a1|13 [[Elita-1 (One)#Blokees|Elita-1]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-multi|14 [[Sentinel Prime (One)#Classic Class|Sentinel Prime]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-a1d1|09 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees|Optimus Prime]] / 10 [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees|Megatron]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-d1|16 [[Starscream_(One)#Blokees|Starscream]] (''One'')}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|15 [[Bumblebee (One)#Blokees|Bumblebee/B-127]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-d1|18 [[Shockwave (One)#Blokees|Shockwave]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-d1|17 [[Soundwave (One)#Blokees|Soundwave]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-a1|19 [[Ironhide (One)#Blokees|Ironhide]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-multi|20 [[The_Fallen/toys#Blokees|Megatronus Prime]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-a1|21 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ChampionJetWing|Jet Wing Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:BlokeesChampionClassTFOneShockwave.jpg|upright=0.88|thumb|[[Shockwave (One)#Blokees/toys#Blokees|Shockwave (''Transformers One'' version)]]]]

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===Galaxy Version===
''Galaxy Version'' is a series of buildable 4" figures released in nine-figure blind box waves. Focusing primarily on Generation 1 (with [[Shattered Glass (disambiguation)|the]] [[2005 IDW continuity|occasional]] [[Transformers One (franchise)|detour]]), these snap-build kits are built on a standard body template, with 22 points of articulation.

Figures are shipped in cases of nine, with a fresh case containing one of each of the nine figures in the wave. A select figure in each wave also has a [[Chase figure|chase variant]] which appears in one out of every four cases, featuring extra accessories and a metallic redeco/paint job.

Wave 7 introduced additional standard points of articulation and eliminated the figure stands. The 8th wave also added new tooling on the upper thighs and the knee joints.

As of September 30th, the first two Galaxy Version waves were discontinued in Mainland China, while global versions of the products continue to see release.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 01 - Roll Out'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Optimus Prime]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Jazz]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Ironhide]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Ratchet]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Prowl]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Blokees|Bluestreak]] ''(1/9)''}}
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<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Megatron]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Blokees|Skywarp]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Blokees|Thundercracker]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesMetallic|Optimus Prime (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-01-Roll-Out-Optimus.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Optimus Prime]]]]
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-02-Long-Haul.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Blokees|Long Haul]]]]
[[File:BlokeesTarn.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Tarn (G1)#Blokees|Tarn]]]]
[[File:Blokees GV05 Sentinel.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Sentinel Prime (One)#Blokees|Sentinel Prime]]]]
[[File:Blokees-toy Ratchet SG GV06.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Ratchet_(SG)#Blokees|SG Ratchet]]]]
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-07-Cogless-Elita-1.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Elita-1_(One)#Blokees|Elita 1 (Cogless )]]]]
[[File:Blokees-GalV8-UnicronHead.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Unicron/toys#Blokees|Unicron (Head)]]]]
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|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 02 - SOS'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Blokees bot|Grimlock (Robot Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Blokees dino|Grimlock (Dino Mode)]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Cliffjumper]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Blokees|Inferno]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grapple (G1)#Blokees|Grapple]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#Blokees|Optimus Prime (IDW)]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Starscream]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Blokees|Mixmaster]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Long Haul]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Blokees secret|Grimlock (Dino Mode) (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 03 - The Autobot Run'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Bumblebee]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slag (G1)/toys#Blokees dino|Slag (Dino Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slag (G1)/toys#Blokees bot|Slag (Robot Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Sideswipe]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Blokees|Red Alert]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Ultra Magnus (DW)]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Soundwave]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Blokees|Scavenger]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Blokees|Bonecrusher]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Blokees secret|Soundwave (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|width="25%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Ultra Magnus]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Blokees dino|Snarl (Dino Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Blokees bot|Snarl (Robot Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Blokees|Smokescreen]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Tarn (G1)#Blokees|Tarn]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Blokees|Nemesis Prime]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Blokees|Scrapper]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hook (G1)/toys#Blokees|Hook]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Blokees|Shockwave]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Blokees secret|Shockwave (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 05 - ''One'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (One)#BlokeesOptimus|Optimus Prime]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Bumblebee (One)#Blokees|B-127]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Wheeljack (One)#Blokees|Wheeljack]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Optimus Prime (One)#Blokees|Orion Pax]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Ironhide (One)#Blokees|Ironhide]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Hound (One)#Blokees|Hound]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Sentinel Prime (One)#Blokees|Sentinel Prime]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (One)#Blokees|D-16 COG]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Tracker#Blokees|Death Tracker]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (One)#BlokeesSecret|Optimus Prime (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 06 - Parallel Universe'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|IDW-Megatron]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|IDW-Optimus Prime]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Blokees|Sunstreaker]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Ratchet (SG)#Blokees|SG-Ratchet]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#Blokees|Kickback]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)#Blokees|Dirge]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Blokees|Wheeljack]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Blokees|Swoop]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Blokees|Swoop (Altenate mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|IDW-Orion Pax (Hidden Style)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 07 - ''One'' Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (One)#Blokees|Megatron]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (One)#Blokees|Shockwave]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (One)#Blokees|Soundwave]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (One)#Blokees|Starscream]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (One)#Blokees|Orion Pax COGGED]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Elita-1 (One)#Blokees|Elita-1]] ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (One)#Blokees|B-127 COGGED]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Blokees|Alpha Trion]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Megatron (One)#Blokees|D-16]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (One)#BlokeesSecret|Megatron (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 08 - One Shall Fall'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Optimus Prime ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Metroplex ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Sludge ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Sludge (Alternate mode) ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|Sharkticon ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|Blitzwing ''(1/9)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Hot Rod ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|Shrapnel ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|Unicron-Head ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Optimus Prime (Hidden Style) ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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===Shining Version===
''Shining Version'' launched in early 2024, with six blind-packed figures per wave each equipped with the light-up torsos of ''Classic Class'' figures. These figures consist mostly of parts from ''Galaxy Version'', boasting new decos and additional accessories. Starting in Wave 2, wholly new figures have been added to the mix—time will tell if these will be released in ''GV'' later.

Much like the Galaxy Version assortment, a fresh case contains one of each figure in the wave, although with Shining Version the chase variant only appears in one in ''six'' cases.

''New characters are in italics.''

New molds are in bold.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''SV 01 - Shining Roll Out'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Shining Version|Optimus Prime]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Cliffjumper]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Jazz]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Ratchet]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Shining Version|Megatron]] ''(5/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|''[[Acid Storm (G1)#Blokees|Acid Storm]] (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Blokees Metallic|Metallic Megatron]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''SV 02 - Shining 1985'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesG1Toy|Optimus Prime (G1 Toy)]] ''(5/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Grimlock (Robot Mode)]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Sideswipe]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|''[[Beachcomber (G1)#Blokees|Beachcomber]] (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Shining Version|Soundwave]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|''[[Sunstorm (G1)#Blokees|Sunstorm]] (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesG1ToyMetallic|Metallic Optimus Prime (G1 Toy)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''SV 03 - Shattered Universe'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|D-16/Miner Megatron ''(5/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Orion Pax ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Bumblebee ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|Tarn ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|''Ramjet (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-sa|''Ultra Magnus (SG) (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|D16/Miner Megatron (Secret) ''(1/36)''}}

</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:BlokeesRatchetShiningVersion.png|upright=0.8|thumb|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Shining Version|''Shining Version'' Ratchet]]]]
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===Action Edition===
Launched in 2024, ''Action Edition'' delivers a larger model kit with a more involved build experience compared to their other offerings, with accessories and features galore. A sneaky magnetic component in their faction symbol blocks activates their light features, so vigorous shaking is not required.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Action Edition|Optimus Prime (G1)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Action Edition|Megatron (G1)]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Action Edition|Soundwave (G1)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (One)#Action Edition|Optimus Prime (''One'')]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TBA'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Tarn_(G1)#Action Edition|Tarn (G1)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus_Prime_(WFC)/toys#Blokees|Optimus Prime (Prime)]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Blokees-TF-Action-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Action Edition|Optimus Prime]] (G1 version)]]
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{{comingsoontoy|Everything in the TBA section}}
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===Defender Version===
Launched in late 2024, ''Defender Version'' features downright adorable buildable figures that stand roughly half the height of ''Galaxy Version'' while retaining much of the articulation. In addition, Defender introduces buildable alt modes with compatible accessories and ports. In some cases, these vehicle mode releases are designed to combine into a gestalt using an accessory set distributed through ''Blokees Club'' on WeChat.

A Defender Version case includes a full set of the wave's twelve figures, but unlike the other blind-box assortments, ''every'' case contains a chase variant, from a pool of four – two "Special Galaxy Type" variants with improved decos that each appear in five out of every twelve cases, and two variants which also add extra accessories, each appearing in one out of every twelve cases.

As of September 30th, 2025, the first Defender Version wave was discontinued in Mainland China, while global versions of the products continue to see release.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 01 - Galaxy Shining<ref> Also labeled with the non-final name "Shattered Alliance" in the [https://blokees.com/products/transformers-defender-version-shattered-alliance product listing on the official page.]</ref>'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Brilliant Bumblebee]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Glittering Ironhide]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Blokees|Glittering Bumblebee Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#DefenderRobot|Optimus Prime]] ''1/24''}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#DefenderTruck|Optimus Prime Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Prowl]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Defender Version|Megatron]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Thundercracker]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (G1)/toys#DefenderRobot|Scavenger]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Sideswipe_(SG)#Blokees|SG Sideswipe]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Thundercracker (Vehicle)]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Scavenger (Vehicle)]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SpecialGalaxyType|Special Galaxy Type Optimus Prime]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#SpecialGalaxyType|Special Galaxy Type Megatron]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SpecialArmorType|Optimus Prime 100% Firepower]] ''1/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#SpecialArmorType|Megatron Fully Armed]] ''1/144''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-DefendersV1-SG-Sideswipe.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Sideswipe_(SG)#Blokees|SG Sideswipe]]]]
|-

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 02 - The Overthrow'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#TheOverthrowBB|Bumblebee]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Wheeljack]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Inferno]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra_Magnus_(G1)/merchandise#Defender_Version|DW Ultra Magnus]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#BonecrusherRobot|Bonecrusher]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Defender Version|Brilliant Soundwave]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Defender Version|Starscream]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Ironhide_(SG)#Blokees|SG Ironhide]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#InfernoVehicle|Inferno Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Blokees|Bumblebee Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Bonecrusher Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hook (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Hook Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Goldbug (SG)#Blokees|Special Galaxy Type SG Bumblebee]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#SpecialGalaxyType|Special Galaxy Type Starscream]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#SpecialArmorType|Bumblebee (Fully Armed)]] ''1/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#SpecialArmorTyoe|Coronation Starscream]] ''1/144''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Defender-02-Coronation-Starscream.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|Coronation Starscream]]
|-

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 03 - Heavy Metal War'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Jazz]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot_Rod_(G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Hot Rod]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Grimlock]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Defender03Robot|Soundwave]] ''1/24''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Skywarp]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Brilliant|Brilliant Megatron]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Glittering Shockwave]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#Defender Version|SG Optimus Prime]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Long Haul Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Scrapper Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Mixmaster Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#SGDefenderVehicle|SG Optimus Prime Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SpecialGalaxyRobot|Special Galaxy Type Grimlock]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Defender03SpecialGalaxy|Special Galaxy Type Soundwave]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SpecialArmorRobot|Special Armor Type Grimlock]] ''1/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Defender03SpecialArmor|Special Armor Type Soundwave]] ''1/144''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-Defender-03-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|Hot Rod]]
|-

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 04 - Tyrants Fury'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound_(G1)/toys#Blokees|Brilliant Hound]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#DefenderRodimus|Rodimus Prime]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#DefenderTRex|Grimlock - Tyrannosaurus Rex]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Megatron (SG)#Blokees|SG Megatron]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blitzwing_(G1)/toys#Blokees|Blitzwing]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#TyrantsFury|Shockwave]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Blokees|Scourge]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Rumble]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#DefenderRodimusVehicle|Rodimus Prime Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#DefenderVehicle|Wheeljack Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl_(G1)#Blokees|Brawl Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#DefenderVehicle|Starscream Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#DefenderGalaxyTypeRodimus|Special Galaxy Type Rodimus Prime]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SpecialGalaxyTRex|Special Galaxy Type Grimlock - Tyrannosaurus Rex]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#DefenderArmorTypeRodimus|Special Armor Type Rodimus Prime]] ''1/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SpecialArmorTRex|Special Armor Type Grimlock - Tyrannosaurus Rex]] ''1/144''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Defender-04-Brawl-Vehicle.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|Brawl Vehicle]]
|-

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 05 - Traitor to Tyranny'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe_(G1)/toys#Defender Version|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Defender Version|Brilliant Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Soundwave_(SG)#Blokees|SG Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Blokees|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus_(G1)/toys#Blokees|Cyclonus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Viewfinder#Blokees|Viewfinder]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roller (G1)#Blokees|Roller]] & [[Combat Deck (G1)#Blokees|Optimus Trailer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#DefenderVehicle|Jetfire Vehicle]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle_(G1)#Blokees|Swindle Vehicle]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (G1)#Blokees|Onslaught Vehicle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Jetfire (SG)#Blokees|SG Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#DefenderGalaxyType|Special Galaxy Type Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#DefenderArmorTypeJetfire|Special Armor Type Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#SpecialArmor|Special Armor Type Galvatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-DV05-SG-Soundwave.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|SG Soundwave]]
|-
</ul>
|}

===Blokees Wheels===
Launched in late 2025, Blokees Wheels features buildable 1/64 scaled vehicles based on the alternate modes of various characters from other media, such as the 2005 IDW Publishing Transformers comics.

A Blokees Wheels case contains a full set of the wave's twelve kits. Each case contains a chase variant from a pool of four: two "special" variants with translucent/alternate color schemes, appearing in five out of twelve cases, and two metallic redeco variants, each appearing in one out of twelve cases. Each chase variant also comes with translucent blue Driver Figures that can ride on the vehicles.
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==Exclusives==
===General Exclusives===
Distributed at conventions and online storefronts the world over, Blokees exclusives typically have highly limited runs, which we note below.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''[[2024]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesPink|Optimus Prime (Pink)]]''' (999 pieces)}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''[[2025]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|'''[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees EX Elite|Classic Class Movie 7 EX Elite Bumblebee]]''' (5000 pcs)}}
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesIllusionBlue|Soundwave - Illusion Blue]]''' (618 pcs)}}
{{Bp-a1|'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesIDWTrans|IDW-Optimus Prime (Transparent Edition)]]''' (999 pcs)}}
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#BlokeesTrans|Transparent Shockwave]]''' (999 pcs)}}
|[[File:Blokees Cybertron Con 2024 Pink OP.jpg|Optimus Prime (Pink)|upright=0.66|thumb]]
|}

===Blokees Figures Club===
Run as a mini-app on the WeChat mobile platform, the Blokees Figures Club (布鲁可积木人CLUB) is a China-exclusive service that provides news, a collection checklist function, and features exclusive product available only through scanning QR codes from the collector cards of the Chinese releases.

Products released this way have subsequently come out in other countries either as gift with purchase items or as standalone releases.

[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-Defender-Devastator-add-on.jpg|thumb|200px|''Devastator Combining Accessory'']]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|'''[[Tracker#Blokees|Galaxy Version - Silver Tracker]]''' (2025)}}
</ul>
:A redeco of ''GV 05'' Death Tracker in silver, this figure requires QR scans of nine different figures from ''GV 07'' to redeem.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''Defender Version - Devastator Combining Accessory''' (2025)}}
</ul>
:A special set of parts for combining the six Constructicon vehicles from ''DV 01'', ''02'', and ''03'', this set requires QR scans of those six specific toys to redeem.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|'''Unicron Head translucent version''' (2025)}}
</ul>
:A redeco of ''GV 08'' Unicron head, this figure requires QR scans of nine different figures from ''GV 08'' to redeem.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''Blokees Wheels - Nemesis Prime''' (2025)}}
</ul>

:A redeco of the Optimus Prime vehicle, this kit requires QR scans of twelve different figures from ''CV 01'' to redeem.

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===Blokees Figures Creator===
As part of their efforts to cultivate community creativity, Blokees regularly holds contests where toy customizers and photographers get to show their skill. Entries selected for display on the company's socials are rewarded with toys, some of them exclusive!

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesScanning|Scanning Color - Starscream]]''' (2000 pcs)}}
</ul>
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===X Yearly Version===
Released every December starting in 2023, the ''X Yearly Version'' sets feature ''Galaxy Version'' figures slathered in delicious metallic gold paint in homage to the G1 episode [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|"The Golden Lagoon"]]. Light up torsos and extra accessories in the vein of ''Shining Version'' are also included.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024 - The Golden Lagoon'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Long Haul]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025 - The Golden Lagoon · Defence'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Optimus Prime (G1 Toy)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Beachcomber (G1)#Exclusive Yearly Version|Beachcomber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Blokees Ironhide Yearly Edition.png|upright=0.8|thumb|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|''Exclusive Yearly Version'' 2024 Ironhide]]]]
|}
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==Gift with purchase items==
===Product-specific items===
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Action Edition|Action Edition - Shockwave Alt Mode Accessory Pack]]''' (2025)}}
</ul>
:Available as a gift with Chinese pre-orders of ''Action Edition'' Soundwave, this is an accessory modeled after Shockwave's Cybertronian handgun alternate mode, scaled to fit into the hands of ''Action Edition'' characters.
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===Sharkticon Storage Box===
Initially distributed as gifts with purchase with ''Action Edition'' Optimus, and given out in further GWP promotions thereafter, the Sharkticon Storage Boxes are a whimsical accessory storage solution in the form of a [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]. The Sharkticons in both sizes come in opaque blue, translucent blue, and translucent pink.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees small|Sharkticon Storage Box (S) (opaque)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees small transblue|Sharkticon Storage Box (S) (translucent blue)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees small transpink|Sharkticon Storage Box (S) (translucent pink)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees large|Sharkticon Storage Box (L) (opaque)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees large transblue|Sharkticon Storage Box (L) (translucent blue)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees large transpink|Sharkticon Storage Box (L) (translucent pink)]]}}
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Blokees SharktiBoxS TransPink.jpg|upright=0.8|thumb|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees small transpink|Sharkticon Storage Box (S)]] in translucent pink]]
</ul>
|}

==Notes==
* All pegs and peg holes are 3.4mm, which is 0.4mm larger than the regular 3mm ports/posts. This means any accessory with that peg size will be too large for Hasbro-produced ''Transformers'' with regular 3mm compatibility.

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://blokees.com Official English website]
* [https://bloks.com/ Official Chinese website]
* [https://linktr.ee/Blokees Linktree for English language social media accounts]
* [https://weibo.com/u/7790031436 Blokees Weibo page]

[[Category:Companies]]

Blokees

2025-11-19T00:43:01Z

FishpopUK: Tried my hand at adding the first wave of Blokees Wheels, cross-referencing the format of Galaxy Wave 1 since i don't know what i'm doing

[[File:Blokees logo.png|right|thumb|upright=1|Let's face it, if they were allowed to make transforming figures then you'd never buy something from [[Hasbro]] again.]]
'''Blokees''' (布鲁可 ''Bùlǔkě''), sometimes known as '''Bloks''', is a [[China|Chinese]] toy company that produces a range of buildable action figures from different licensed properties including ''Ultraman'', ''Kamen Rider'', [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], ''[[Transformers Collaborative#Naruto Shippuden × Transformers|Naruto]]'', ''Sesame Street'', ''[[Evangelion]]'', ''[[Star Wars]]'', and of course, most relevant here; ''Transformers''.

Their effort within the franchise launched in mid-2023 with the ''Galaxy Version'' and ''Classic Class'' lines of buildable figures. This product range has expanded rapidly ever since with numerous new waves, different sublines, and the introduction of kits based around vehicles as well, with new releases for all of these dropping every few months. Known for their solid quality, high poseability and, especially; for being ''astonishingly'' cheap, Blokees' figures have been broadly well-received by collectors, resulting in the toyline earning a small cult following of sorts that one probably wouldn't expect to see around a series of ostensibly non-transforming ''Transformers'' toys.

Outside of China, these figures have seen retail distribution across territories such as Southeast [[Asia]], [[South Korea]], the [[United Kingdom]], and the [[United States of America|United States]], as well as worldwide distribution via e-commerce sites like AliExpress and Temu. Release dates listed below reflect product debuts in China; other territories may see release simultaneously, soon thereafter, or wayyyy later.

==Product Lines==
===Champion (Classic) Class===
Designed as easy to build entry-level model kits, ''Classic Class'' offers detailed 4.5-inch figures of characters [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|across]] the [[Transformers (film)|gamut]] of the Transformers' cinematic history. Each figure features a torso that [[Light-emitting diode|lights up]] upon shaking, causing its chest and eyes to glow. Large stands are included with every release, alongside translucent stand effects that unfortunately do not light up. Some toys are also available as part of a set, usually with a new diorama, accessories, or decoes, but each toy still retains its box.

As of September 30th, 2025, at least three kits from ''Rise of the Beasts'' were discontinued in Mainland China, while global versions of the products continue to see release.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|Set A - 02 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees 2pack|Bumblebee]] & 03 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Blokees 2pack|Scourge]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1m1|Set B - 01 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees 2pack|Optimus Prime]] & 04 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Blokees 2pack|Optimus Primal]] & 05 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Blokees 2pack|Optimus Primal Robot]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1|01 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees ROTB|Optimus Prime]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1|02 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees ROTB|Bumblebee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-ter|03 [[Scourge (ROTB)#Blokees single|Scourge]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|04 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Blokees beast|Optimus Primal Beast]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-m1|05 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Blokees bot|Optimus Primal Robot]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1|06 [[Mirage (Movie)#Blokees|Mirage]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-a1|07 [[Arcee (Movie)#Blokees|Arcee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
{{Bp-d1|08 [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Blokees|Nemesis Prime]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|09 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees 2007|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-d1|10 [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees|Megatron]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-a1|11 [[Optimus Prime (One)#Classic Class|Optimus Prime]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-d1|12 [[Megatron (One)#Classic Class|Megatron]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-a1|13 [[Elita-1 (One)#Blokees|Elita-1]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-multi|14 [[Sentinel Prime (One)#Classic Class|Sentinel Prime]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-a1d1|09 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees|Optimus Prime]] / 10 [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees|Megatron]] (''Transformers'')}}
{{Bp-d1|16 [[Starscream_(One)#Blokees|Starscream]] (''One'')}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|15 [[Bumblebee (One)#Blokees|Bumblebee/B-127]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-d1|18 [[Shockwave (One)#Blokees|Shockwave]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-d1|17 [[Soundwave (One)#Blokees|Soundwave]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-a1|19 [[Ironhide (One)#Blokees|Ironhide]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-multi|20 [[The_Fallen/toys#Blokees|Megatronus Prime]] (''One'')}}
{{Bp-a1|21 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ChampionJetWing|Jet Wing Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:BlokeesChampionClassTFOneShockwave.jpg|upright=0.88|thumb|[[Shockwave (One)#Blokees/toys#Blokees|Shockwave (''Transformers One'' version)]]]]

|}

===Galaxy Version===
''Galaxy Version'' is a series of buildable 4" figures released in nine-figure blind box waves. Focusing primarily on Generation 1 (with [[Shattered Glass (disambiguation)|the]] [[2005 IDW continuity|occasional]] [[Transformers One (franchise)|detour]]), these snap-build kits are built on a standard body template, with 22 points of articulation.

Figures are shipped in cases of nine, with a fresh case containing one of each of the nine figures in the wave. A select figure in each wave also has a [[Chase figure|chase variant]] which appears in one out of every four cases, featuring extra accessories and a metallic redeco/paint job.

Wave 7 introduced additional standard points of articulation and eliminated the figure stands. The 8th wave also added new tooling on the upper thighs and the knee joints.

As of September 30th, the first two Galaxy Version waves were discontinued in Mainland China, while global versions of the products continue to see release.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 01 - Roll Out'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Optimus Prime]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Jazz]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Ironhide]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Ratchet]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Prowl]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Blokees|Bluestreak]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Megatron]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Blokees|Skywarp]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Blokees|Thundercracker]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesMetallic|Optimus Prime (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-01-Roll-Out-Optimus.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Optimus Prime]]]]
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-02-Long-Haul.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Blokees|Long Haul]]]]
[[File:BlokeesTarn.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Tarn (G1)#Blokees|Tarn]]]]
[[File:Blokees GV05 Sentinel.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Sentinel Prime (One)#Blokees|Sentinel Prime]]]]
[[File:Blokees-toy Ratchet SG GV06.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Ratchet_(SG)#Blokees|SG Ratchet]]]]
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-07-Cogless-Elita-1.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Elita-1_(One)#Blokees|Elita 1 (Cogless )]]]]
[[File:Blokees-GalV8-UnicronHead.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Unicron/toys#Blokees|Unicron (Head)]]]]
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 02 - SOS'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Blokees bot|Grimlock (Robot Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Blokees dino|Grimlock (Dino Mode)]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Cliffjumper]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Blokees|Inferno]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grapple (G1)#Blokees|Grapple]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#Blokees|Optimus Prime (IDW)]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Starscream]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Blokees|Mixmaster]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Long Haul]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Blokees secret|Grimlock (Dino Mode) (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 03 - The Autobot Run'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Bumblebee]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slag (G1)/toys#Blokees dino|Slag (Dino Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slag (G1)/toys#Blokees bot|Slag (Robot Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Galaxy Version|Sideswipe]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Blokees|Red Alert]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Ultra Magnus (DW)]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Soundwave]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Blokees|Scavenger]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Blokees|Bonecrusher]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Blokees secret|Soundwave (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Ultra Magnus]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Blokees dino|Snarl (Dino Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (G1)#Blokees bot|Snarl (Robot Mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Blokees|Smokescreen]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Tarn (G1)#Blokees|Tarn]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Blokees|Nemesis Prime]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Blokees|Scrapper]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hook (G1)/toys#Blokees|Hook]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Blokees|Shockwave]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Blokees secret|Shockwave (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 05 - ''One'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (One)#BlokeesOptimus|Optimus Prime]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Bumblebee (One)#Blokees|B-127]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Wheeljack (One)#Blokees|Wheeljack]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Optimus Prime (One)#Blokees|Orion Pax]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Ironhide (One)#Blokees|Ironhide]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Hound (One)#Blokees|Hound]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Sentinel Prime (One)#Blokees|Sentinel Prime]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (One)#Blokees|D-16 COG]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Tracker#Blokees|Death Tracker]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (One)#BlokeesSecret|Optimus Prime (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 06 - Parallel Universe'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|IDW-Megatron]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|IDW-Optimus Prime]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Blokees|Sunstreaker]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Ratchet (SG)#Blokees|SG-Ratchet]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#Blokees|Kickback]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)#Blokees|Dirge]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Blokees|Wheeljack]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Blokees|Swoop]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Blokees|Swoop (Altenate mode)]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|IDW-Orion Pax (Hidden Style)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 07 - ''One'' Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (One)#Blokees|Megatron]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (One)#Blokees|Shockwave]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (One)#Blokees|Soundwave]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (One)#Blokees|Starscream]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (One)#Blokees|Orion Pax COGGED]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Elita-1 (One)#Blokees|Elita-1]] ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (One)#Blokees|B-127 COGGED]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Blokees|Alpha Trion]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Megatron (One)#Blokees|D-16]] ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (One)#BlokeesSecret|Megatron (Secret)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''GV 08 - One Shall Fall'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Optimus Prime ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Metroplex ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Sludge ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Sludge (Alternate mode) ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|Sharkticon ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|Blitzwing ''(1/9)''}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Hot Rod ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-d1|Shrapnel ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-multi|Unicron-Head ''(1/9)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Optimus Prime (Hidden Style) ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|}

===Shining Version===
''Shining Version'' launched in early 2024, with six blind-packed figures per wave each equipped with the light-up torsos of ''Classic Class'' figures. These figures consist mostly of parts from ''Galaxy Version'', boasting new decos and additional accessories. Starting in Wave 2, wholly new figures have been added to the mix—time will tell if these will be released in ''GV'' later.

Much like the Galaxy Version assortment, a fresh case contains one of each figure in the wave, although with Shining Version the chase variant only appears in one in ''six'' cases.

''New characters are in italics.''

New molds are in bold.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''SV 01 - Shining Roll Out'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Shining Version|Optimus Prime]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Cliffjumper]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Jazz]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Ratchet]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Shining Version|Megatron]] ''(5/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|''[[Acid Storm (G1)#Blokees|Acid Storm]] (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Blokees Metallic|Metallic Megatron]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''SV 02 - Shining 1985'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesG1Toy|Optimus Prime (G1 Toy)]] ''(5/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Grimlock (Robot Mode)]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Shining Version|Sideswipe]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|''[[Beachcomber (G1)#Blokees|Beachcomber]] (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Shining Version|Soundwave]] ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|''[[Sunstorm (G1)#Blokees|Sunstorm]] (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesG1ToyMetallic|Metallic Optimus Prime (G1 Toy)]] ''(1/36)''}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''SV 03 - Shattered Universe'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|D-16/Miner Megatron ''(5/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Orion Pax ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-a1|Bumblebee ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|Tarn ''(6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|''Ramjet (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-sa|''Ultra Magnus (SG) (6/36)''}}
{{Bp-d1|D16/Miner Megatron (Secret) ''(1/36)''}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:BlokeesRatchetShiningVersion.png|upright=0.8|thumb|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Shining Version|''Shining Version'' Ratchet]]]]
|}
{{-}}

===Action Edition===
Launched in 2024, ''Action Edition'' delivers a larger model kit with a more involved build experience compared to their other offerings, with accessories and features galore. A sneaky magnetic component in their faction symbol blocks activates their light features, so vigorous shaking is not required.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Action Edition|Optimus Prime (G1)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Action Edition|Megatron (G1)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Action Edition|Soundwave (G1)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (One)#Action Edition|Optimus Prime (''One'')]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TBA'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Tarn_(G1)#Action Edition|Tarn (G1)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus_Prime_(WFC)/toys#Blokees|Optimus Prime (Prime)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Blokees-TF-Action-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Action Edition|Optimus Prime]] (G1 version)]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Everything in the TBA section}}
{{-}}

===Defender Version===
Launched in late 2024, ''Defender Version'' features downright adorable buildable figures that stand roughly half the height of ''Galaxy Version'' while retaining much of the articulation. In addition, Defender introduces buildable alt modes with compatible accessories and ports. In some cases, these vehicle mode releases are designed to combine into a gestalt using an accessory set distributed through ''Blokees Club'' on WeChat.

A Defender Version case includes a full set of the wave's twelve figures, but unlike the other blind-box assortments, ''every'' case contains a chase variant, from a pool of four – two "Special Galaxy Type" variants with improved decos that each appear in five out of every twelve cases, and two variants which also add extra accessories, each appearing in one out of every twelve cases.

As of September 30th, 2025, the first Defender Version wave was discontinued in Mainland China, while global versions of the products continue to see release.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 01 - Galaxy Shining<ref> Also labeled with the non-final name "Shattered Alliance" in the [https://blokees.com/products/transformers-defender-version-shattered-alliance product listing on the official page.]</ref>'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Brilliant Bumblebee]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Glittering Ironhide]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Blokees|Glittering Bumblebee Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#DefenderRobot|Optimus Prime]] ''1/24''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#DefenderTruck|Optimus Prime Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Prowl]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Defender Version|Megatron]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Thundercracker]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (G1)/toys#DefenderRobot|Scavenger]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Sideswipe_(SG)#Blokees|SG Sideswipe]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Thundercracker (Vehicle)]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Scavenger (Vehicle)]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SpecialGalaxyType|Special Galaxy Type Optimus Prime]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#SpecialGalaxyType|Special Galaxy Type Megatron]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SpecialArmorType|Optimus Prime 100% Firepower]] ''1/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#SpecialArmorType|Megatron Fully Armed]] ''1/144''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-DefendersV1-SG-Sideswipe.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|[[Sideswipe_(SG)#Blokees|SG Sideswipe]]]]
|-

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 02 - The Overthrow'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#TheOverthrowBB|Bumblebee]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Wheeljack]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Inferno]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra_Magnus_(G1)/merchandise#Defender_Version|DW Ultra Magnus]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#BonecrusherRobot|Bonecrusher]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Defender Version|Brilliant Soundwave]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Defender Version|Starscream]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Ironhide_(SG)#Blokees|SG Ironhide]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#InfernoVehicle|Inferno Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Blokees|Bumblebee Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Bonecrusher Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hook (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Hook Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Goldbug (SG)#Blokees|Special Galaxy Type SG Bumblebee]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#SpecialGalaxyType|Special Galaxy Type Starscream]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#SpecialArmorType|Bumblebee (Fully Armed)]] ''1/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#SpecialArmorTyoe|Coronation Starscream]] ''1/144''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Defender-02-Coronation-Starscream.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|Coronation Starscream]]
|-

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 03 - Heavy Metal War'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Jazz]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot_Rod_(G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Hot Rod]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Grimlock]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Defender03Robot|Soundwave]] ''1/24''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp_(G1)/toys#Defender_Version|Skywarp]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Brilliant|Brilliant Megatron]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Glittering Shockwave]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#Defender Version|SG Optimus Prime]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Long Haul Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Scrapper Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Mixmaster Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-sa|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#SGDefenderVehicle|SG Optimus Prime Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SpecialGalaxyRobot|Special Galaxy Type Grimlock]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Defender03SpecialGalaxy|Special Galaxy Type Soundwave]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SpecialArmorRobot|Special Armor Type Grimlock]] ''1/144''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Defender03SpecialArmor|Special Armor Type Soundwave]] ''1/144''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-Defender-03-Hot-Rod.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|Hot Rod]]
|-

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 04 - Tyrants Fury'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound_(G1)/toys#Blokees|Brilliant Hound]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#DefenderRodimus|Rodimus Prime]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#DefenderTRex|Grimlock - Tyrannosaurus Rex]] ''1/24''}}
{{Bp-sd|[[Megatron (SG)#Blokees|SG Megatron]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blitzwing_(G1)/toys#Blokees|Blitzwing]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#TyrantsFury|Shockwave]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge_(G1)/toys#Blokees|Scourge]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Rumble]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#DefenderRodimusVehicle|Rodimus Prime Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#DefenderVehicle|Wheeljack Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brawl_(G1)#Blokees|Brawl Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#DefenderVehicle|Starscream Vehicle]] ''1/12''}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#DefenderGalaxyTypeRodimus|Special Galaxy Type Rodimus Prime]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SpecialGalaxyTRex|Special Galaxy Type Grimlock - Tyrannosaurus Rex]] ''5/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#DefenderArmorTypeRodimus|Special Armor Type Rodimus Prime]] ''1/144''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SpecialArmorTRex|Special Armor Type Grimlock - Tyrannosaurus Rex]] ''1/144''}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Defender-04-Brawl-Vehicle.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|Brawl Vehicle]]
|-

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''DV 05 - Traitor to Tyranny'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe_(G1)/toys#Defender Version|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Defender Version|Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Defender Version|Brilliant Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sd|[[Soundwave_(SG)#Blokees|SG Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Blokees|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus_(G1)/toys#Blokees|Cyclonus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Viewfinder#Blokees|Viewfinder]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roller (G1)#Blokees|Roller]] & [[Combat Deck (G1)#Blokees|Optimus Trailer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#DefenderVehicle|Jetfire Vehicle]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle_(G1)#Blokees|Swindle Vehicle]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (G1)#Blokees|Onslaught Vehicle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-sa|[[Jetfire (SG)#Blokees|SG Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#DefenderGalaxyType|Special Galaxy Type Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#DefenderArmorTypeJetfire|Special Armor Type Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#SpecialArmor|Special Armor Type Galvatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="25%" valign="top" rowspan=10|[[File:Blokees-TF-DV05-SG-Soundwave.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|SG Soundwave]]
|-
</ul>
|}

===Blokees Wheels===
Launched in late 2025, Blokees Wheels features buildable 1/64 scaled vehicles based on the alternate modes of various characters from other media, such as the 2005 IDW Publishing Transformers comics.

A Blokees Wheels case contains a full set of the wave's twelve kits. Each case contains a chase variant from a pool of four: two "special" variants with translucent/alternate color schemes, appearing in five out of twelve cases, and two metallic redeco variants, each appearing in one out of twelve cases. Each chase variant also comes with translucent blue Driver Figures that can ride on the vehicles.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''C01 - Roll Out'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime]] ''(1/24)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus]] ''(1/24)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scamper]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound ]] ''(1/12)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dragstrip]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Runabout]] ''(1/12)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swerve]] ''(1/12)''}}
[[Gears]] ''(1/12)''}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle]] ''(1/12)''}}
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|width="25%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Titanium Edition]] ''(1/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus Titanium Edition]] ''(1/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Hologram Edition]] ''(5/144)''}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus Radiant Edition]] ''(5/144)''}}
</ul>

{{toystub}}
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==Exclusives==
===General Exclusives===
Distributed at conventions and online storefronts the world over, Blokees exclusives typically have highly limited runs, which we note below.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''[[2024]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesPink|Optimus Prime (Pink)]]''' (999 pieces)}}
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|'''[[2025]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|'''[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Blokees EX Elite|Classic Class Movie 7 EX Elite Bumblebee]]''' (5000 pcs)}}
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesIllusionBlue|Soundwave - Illusion Blue]]''' (618 pcs)}}
{{Bp-a1|'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesIDWTrans|IDW-Optimus Prime (Transparent Edition)]]''' (999 pcs)}}
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#BlokeesTrans|Transparent Shockwave]]''' (999 pcs)}}
|[[File:Blokees Cybertron Con 2024 Pink OP.jpg|Optimus Prime (Pink)|upright=0.66|thumb]]
|}

===Blokees Figures Club===
Run as a mini-app on the WeChat mobile platform, the Blokees Figures Club (布鲁可积木人CLUB) is a China-exclusive service that provides news, a collection checklist function, and features exclusive product available only through scanning QR codes from the collector cards of the Chinese releases.

Products released this way have subsequently come out in other countries either as gift with purchase items or as standalone releases.

[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-Defender-Devastator-add-on.jpg|thumb|200px|''Devastator Combining Accessory'']]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|'''[[Tracker#Blokees|Galaxy Version - Silver Tracker]]''' (2025)}}
</ul>
:A redeco of ''GV 05'' Death Tracker in silver, this figure requires QR scans of nine different figures from ''GV 07'' to redeem.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''Defender Version - Devastator Combining Accessory''' (2025)}}
</ul>
:A special set of parts for combining the six Constructicon vehicles from ''DV 01'', ''02'', and ''03'', this set requires QR scans of those six specific toys to redeem.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|'''Unicron Head translucent version''' (2025)}}
</ul>
:A redeco of ''GV 08'' Unicron head, this figure requires QR scans of nine different figures from ''GV 08'' to redeem.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''Blokees Wheels - Nemesis Prime''' (2025)}}
</ul>

:A redeco of the Optimus Prime vehicle, this kit requires QR scans of twelve different figures from ''CV 01'' to redeem.

{{--}}

===Blokees Figures Creator===
As part of their efforts to cultivate community creativity, Blokees regularly holds contests where toy customizers and photographers get to show their skill. Entries selected for display on the company's socials are rewarded with toys, some of them exclusive!

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#BlokeesScanning|Scanning Color - Starscream]]''' (2000 pcs)}}
</ul>
{{-}}

===X Yearly Version===
Released every December starting in 2023, the ''X Yearly Version'' sets feature ''Galaxy Version'' figures slathered in delicious metallic gold paint in homage to the G1 episode [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|"The Golden Lagoon"]]. Light up torsos and extra accessories in the vein of ''Shining Version'' are also included.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024 - The Golden Lagoon'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Long Haul]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025 - The Golden Lagoon · Defence'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Optimus Prime (G1 Toy)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Beachcomber (G1)#Exclusive Yearly Version|Beachcomber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Blokees Ironhide Yearly Edition.png|upright=0.8|thumb|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|''Exclusive Yearly Version'' 2024 Ironhide]]]]
|}
{{-}}

==Gift with purchase items==
===Product-specific items===
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Action Edition|Action Edition - Shockwave Alt Mode Accessory Pack]]''' (2025)}}
</ul>
:Available as a gift with Chinese pre-orders of ''Action Edition'' Soundwave, this is an accessory modeled after Shockwave's Cybertronian handgun alternate mode, scaled to fit into the hands of ''Action Edition'' characters.
{{-}}

===Sharkticon Storage Box===
Initially distributed as gifts with purchase with ''Action Edition'' Optimus, and given out in further GWP promotions thereafter, the Sharkticon Storage Boxes are a whimsical accessory storage solution in the form of a [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]. The Sharkticons in both sizes come in opaque blue, translucent blue, and translucent pink.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees small|Sharkticon Storage Box (S) (opaque)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees small transblue|Sharkticon Storage Box (S) (translucent blue)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees small transpink|Sharkticon Storage Box (S) (translucent pink)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees large|Sharkticon Storage Box (L) (opaque)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees large transblue|Sharkticon Storage Box (L) (translucent blue)]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees large transpink|Sharkticon Storage Box (L) (translucent pink)]]}}
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Blokees SharktiBoxS TransPink.jpg|upright=0.8|thumb|[[Sharkticon (species)#Blokees small transpink|Sharkticon Storage Box (S)]] in translucent pink]]
</ul>
|}

==Notes==
* All pegs and peg holes are 3.4mm, which is 0.4mm larger than the regular 3mm ports/posts. This means any accessory with that peg size will be too large for Hasbro-produced ''Transformers'' with regular 3mm compatibility.

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://blokees.com Official English website]
* [https://bloks.com/ Official Chinese website]
* [https://linktr.ee/Blokees Linktree for English language social media accounts]
* [https://weibo.com/u/7790031436 Blokees Weibo page]

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Talk:Blokees

2025-11-19T00:22:13Z

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Talk:Blokees

2025-11-19T00:19:47Z

FishpopUK: Created page with "Blokees Wheels Wave 1 Roll Out Optimus Prime (1/24) Rodimus Prime (1/24) Scamper (1/12) Hound (1/12) Mirage (1/12) Prowl (1/12) Dragstrip (1/12) Runabout (1/12) Megatron (1/12..."

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FishpopUK:

ngl that colourscheme looks quite nice on the Seeker body [[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 11:46, 26 September 2025 (EDT)

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ngl that colourscheme looks quite nice on the Seeker body

Transformers (2023) issue 21

2025-06-25T18:56:25Z

FishpopUK: /* Continuity notes */ Mentioning this is Superion's first appearance

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' #21
|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 20
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 22
|image=Transformers 2023 21 Cover B.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[June 11]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=June 2025
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Jorge Corona]]
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|publication design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''The Autobots are forced to make difficult choices to survive when the Decepticons launch an all-out assault on the ''Ark''!'''

==Synopsis==
[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] awakens in the depths of the [[United States military]] facility he's being kept in. The only person around is [[Doc (G.I. Joe)|Carl "Doc" Greer]], whom Magnus tentatively greets, to Doc's surprise. The two converse for a bit before the conversation is interrupted by the arrival of [[General Flagg]] with some sort of machine. Doc asks the general what he plans to do to Magnus, stating he's essentially a prisoner of war, but Flagg ignores his protests as he activates the machine. As the machine begins to whirr, Magnus pleads for them to stop.

[[File:TF2023 no. 21 - Enter Superion.jpg|thumb|left|150px|[[Superion (G1)#Age of the Primes|Coincidence?]] I think not!]]
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] checks in with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] as they work to repair [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s [[space bridge]], hoping to return to [[Earth]] and bring back [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. However, because of the damage to the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' side, the portal will require quadruple the [[Energon]] necessary to transport all of them; they only have enough to send one [[Autobot]] back. Elita goes to [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Shredhead]], as the little red bot tells the newly born warrior about his friend [[Carly (G1)|Carly]].

Back on Earth, the [[Decepticon]]s prepare to launch an assault on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Inside the Autobot base, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] is examining Optimus, trying to figure out why the [[Matrix of Leadership]] hasn't recharged at all since its last use. As he looks over the scans, he deduces the cause to be some sort of infection coming from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s arm. However, their examination is interrupted by the Decepticons' attack. The Autobots return fire with the aid of the ''Ark'''s weaponry, managing to even keep the bickering combiners [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] at bay. As the two sides duke it out, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] emerges from his hiding place within the ''Ark'' and connects to the console where [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] resides.

The corruptive power of Megatron's arm grows on Optimus, to the point where he involuntarily turns his [[fusion cannon]] on [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. However, before he can do anything, Skywarp's teleportation ability activates, teleporting the entire ship to parts unknown and sending the Autobots falling into the caverns of the mountain left behind. The Decepticons converge on the Autobots, but they are saved by the timely intervention of the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s, who combine into [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] to take on Bruticus and Devastator. As the Autobots try to recover, Optimus realizes what Megatron's arm is doing to him; however, he is unable to remove it himself. He pleads with his troops to shoot it off of him before it is too late, orders they reluctantly follow, wounding their leader in the process. The Autobots then attempt to flee on the back of Superion. Megatron, having regained his lost appendage, transforms into his gun mode and uses Starscream to blast Superion, ripping [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] from the gestalt and instantly killing him. The Autobots are forced to leave him behind as they fly away. Megatron tells the Decepticons to prepare for conquest.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (2)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (5)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (6)
* [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (7)
* [[Shredhead]] (8)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (10)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (15)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (16)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (17)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (18)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (20)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (21)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (25)
* [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] (26)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (27)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (28)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (29)
* [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (30)

|c2=
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (11)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (12)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (13)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (14)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (17)
* [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (22)
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (23)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (24)

|c3=
* [[Doc (G.I. Joe)|Doc]] (1)
* [[General Flagg]] (3)
* [[Caparzo]] (4)
* ''[[Carly (G1)|Carly]]'' (9, holographic image)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (19)
}}

==Quotes==
"What are you reading?" 
"It's something that makes me--used to make me feel safe in the face of things too big to comprehend." 
"Like me." 
"Something like that." 
"I was doing the same thing when building my compound. Protecting myself. I wasn't doing anything. To anyone. What are you going to do to me?"
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' and '''Doc'''

"She '''does''' look fragile." 
"Well, yes...Carly's small. Just like me. I'm one of the smallest Autobots there is. But she made me realize how big I really am. How big...'''everything''' is. I wish I was stronger. Bigger." 
"Don't worry, Cliff. I'm strong enough for the both of us. '''And''' Carly."
:—'''Shredhead''' talks with '''Cliffjumper''' about Carly.

"Bruticus! Devastator! Pull your heads out of your scrapholes!" 
"But he said--" 
"'''I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR USELESS SQUABBLING!!''' Focus on the '''enemy''', not each other!"
:—'''Megatron''' breaks up '''Bruticus's''' sibling fight with Devastator.

"You are an incredible warrior, Prime. But deep down, I always knew there was weakness inside you."
:—'''Megatron'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* General Flagg first appeared in the Energon Universe in ''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]'' [[Destro issue 3|#3]], where he gave [[Destro|the titular arms manufacturer]] access to government secrets about [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]]'s encounter with Starscream from back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|issue #2]]. At the time, there was no indication that Flagg had any explicit connections to the G.I. Joe team that [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Hawk]] was assembling, but this issue confirms that he is at least part of the larger organization.
* Shockwave used the space bridge to connect Cybertron and Earth in [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|issue #9]]. Optimus destroyed it to prevent the harvesting of Earth, trapping Elita and Cliffjumper on Cybertron in the process, in [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|issue #12]].
* When last we saw Megatron at the end of the previous issue, his eyes were still damaged, but he's gotten them back this issue. Evidently, he must've had them repaired just after killing [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]].
* Skywarp's teleportation power was previously tapped into in [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|issue #11]] when Wheeljack used it to transport them directly into the brig of the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''.
* The corrupting influence of Megatron's arm, which the Autobot leader used to replace the one he lost fighting Skywarp in [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|issue #4]], on Optimus has been growing steadily since the events of issue #12. As to ''how'' it's been corrupting Optimus, it can be easily surmised that it's the result of some residual energy from the "dark opposite" to the Matrix bestowed upon Megatron in the issue-long flashback from [[Transformers (2023) issue 19|issue #19]].
* Thundercracker snuck into the ''Ark'' in [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|issue #17]].
* Ultra Magnus’s antennas and Starscream’s new legs are both still blue.
* Superion makes his debut.

===''Transformers'' references===
* This isn't the first time Slingshot has been taken out of the Aerialbots' lineup. Will [[Airazor (Universe)|Airazor]] or [[Alpha Bravo]] get their chance to shine? (Probably not.)
* Soundwave's design on [[Len Nicholas]]'s cover is a dead ringer for his [[Blokees]] ''[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Galaxy Version|Galaxy Version]]'' model kit. Considering the way the cover's drawn and framed, it's likely Nicholas used a photo of the kit as direct reference for the art.

===Real life references===
* Caparzo might be named for the character of Private Adrian Carpazo from ''{{w|Saving Private Ryan}}''.

===Other trivia===
* You guessed it: it's time for "What will Daniel Warren Johnson tease in the letters pages this time?"
** Johnson confirms that he's not planning on introducing another comic-original Decepticon before his time on the series ends.
** In rapid succession, Johnson says he "CANNOT SAY" if we'll know who [[Dezimir]]'s master is before the end of this arc, confirms that the cast is fairly locked-in at this point (but teases "more to come" in [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|issue #25]], the first issue following his departure), de-confirms [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] due to already having so much combiner representation, and teases Optimus' origins by saying that he didn't have the Matrix when his [[spark]] came into being.
* This issue's back-matter introduces a new feature in the Energon Universe line: a "behind-the-scenes"-esque page called "Energon Experience", headed by editor [[Ben Abernathy]]. In addition to an introduction by Abernathy and a checklist of the Energon Universe issues and trade collections releasing that month, this edition of Energon Experience also has three spotlight sections, which are:
** '''Character Spotlight:''' A brief overview of Ultra Magnus and what's going on with him right now.
** '''Doc's The Name:''' A section on Doc's introduction in issue #20, along with some concept art of him in military garb.
** '''Creator Q&A:''' Ben asks Daniel Warren Johnson what alt-mode he'd turn into if he had one, and Johnson says he'd be a guitar. Quick, someone tell him about [[Laserbeak (Animated)|''Animated'' Laserbeak]]!
* In a funny coincidence, Slingshot's death in this issue comes just a few months after his latest toy in the ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' was released. Talk about awkward timing...
** It's also not the first time the Aerialbots have specifically lost Slingshot either, as he was killed off in IDW's [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]] in order to market his replacement, the new Aerialbot [[Alpha Bravo|Alpha Bravo]], for the then-upcoming ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' toyline.
* After Megatron slaps Starscream, the [[seeker]] is shown bleeding some green fluid from his mouth. We know that [[energon]] is pink in this continuity, so what could it be? Optimus does refer to bile at another point in the issue, and Starscream is a rather bilious character...
* At different points, Bruticus refers to Devastator as 'they' (page 8) and 'he' (page 11), so the pronouns of combiners remain unclear.
* Warpath makes a throwaway comment about being tickled. This throws up a bizarre mental image, as one wonders how a [[Cybertronian]] could be tickled.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Shredhead, Cliffjumper, and Elita One, by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover B:''' Optimus gets Megatron's arm blown off, by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover by [[David Nakayama]].
* '''Cover D:''' The Decepticons, by [[Derrick Chew.]]
* '''Cover E:''' Starscream in jet mode, by [[Pye Parr]].
* '''Cover F:''' Energon Universe Anniversary connecting cover, by [[Jason Howard]] and [[Annalisa Leoni]].
* '''Cover G:''' Energon Universe Anniversary connecting cover (black and white), by Jason Howard.
* '''The 616 Comics Cover A:''' Connecting cover by [[Tiago da Silva]].
* '''The 616 Comics Cover B:''' The other half of Tiago da Silva's connecting cover.
* '''MBartist Cover:''' Chibi-style versions of Soundwave, Laserbeak, [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], by Len Nicholas.

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Talk:Darak

2025-06-12T04:55:37Z

FishpopUK:

Section to add; Toys due to the upcoming Jetfire, Darak & Solila set [[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 00:55, 12 June 2025 (EDT)

Talk:Darak

2025-06-12T04:55:20Z

FishpopUK: Created page with "Section to add; Toys due to the upcoming Jetfire, Darak & Solila set"

Section to add; Toys due to the upcoming Jetfire, Darak & Solila set

Talk:Sky-Byte (RID)

2025-06-09T11:09:57Z

FishpopUK: New thread? asking about there not being an image of Sky-Byte Rail Racer cosplay on the page.

==Legends Toy==

"Despite being released by Takara, he still retains his Robots in Disguise name rather than the traditional Japanese name Gelshark."

But [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/lineup/detail/tflegend812913.html Takara's site] has "LG-06 Gerushāku" there. [[User:Item42|Item42]] ([[User talk:Item42|talk]]) 04:26, 19 September 2014 (EDT)
:The ''Legends'' toys have the Hasbro names in English text and the Takara names in Japanese text. That's where the confusion comes from. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 08:39, 19 September 2014 (EDT)
::Although we haven't seen Gelshark in packaging yet, so that user was probably going off names used by online stores... [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 08:40, 19 September 2014 (EDT)
::: Sorry, that was my mistake. I was indeed going off the names posted on online stores. [[User:GelsharkTown|GelsharkTown]] ([[User talk:GelsharkTown|talk]]) 20:59, 3 December 2014 (EST)
::::The box does say "Sky-Byte," but don't all the Legends boxes include the English names? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 23:15, 29 September 2015 (EDT)

==LG06 Pack-in comic==
Should we include a scan of Gelshark "cosplaying" as AOE Prime next to the recently added note? I could scan my copy of the pack-in comic and crop the image to just show that panel, but perhaps there is a higher resolution version of the comic available online? Maybe the TT website? If not I'll just scan the pack in comic [[User:GelsharkTown|GelsharkTown]] ([[User talk:GelsharkTown|talk]]) 23:48, 17 January 2015 (EST):
: I added the image myself. Really adds to the page imo [[User:GelsharkTown|GelsharkTown]] ([[User talk:GelsharkTown|talk]]) 15:09, 18 January 2015 (EST)

==Talk:Sky-Byte (G2)==
"A timelines addition to the G2 portion of the Generation One continuity?" This note seems really convoluted to me!--[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] 19:48, 23 April 2010 (EDT)
:Plus... I had gotten the impression that since Timelines itself isn't a continuity, it made more sense to go with the ''actual'' continuity anyway. I would take advantage of the fiction naming in this case being fairly clear and just go "From the Generation 2 Redux portion of the Generation 1 continuity family" personally... --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 20:30, 23 April 2010 (EDT)

Being an animal-former (sort of) created by the Quintessons in an offshoot of the G1 cartoon continuity, wouldn't he be a Predacon (G1) rather than a Predacon (BW)? --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 09:24, 13 June 2011 (EDT)
:He has Predacon (BW) symbols. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 09:44, 13 June 2011 (EDT)

===Repurposing===

Can it be suggested the RID toy was repurposed into this version? The design is almost identical to the original. [[User:Eire]]
: That is untrue. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 18:52, 29 May 2012 (EDT)
::The image for the new comic suggests otherwise. Unless perhaps the two Sky-Bytes are to be considered the same. I'm starting to think Takara's retcon can be applied to Wings charachters like this guy and Sideburn--[[User:BlackStarscream|BlackStarscream]] 15:06, 3 June 2012 (EDT)
:::They are similar designs. They are clearly not the same design. -[[User:LV|LV]] 12:10, 3 June 2012 (EDT)
::::Correct. They transform very differently. IDW Sky-Byte doesn't have a fake shark-head chest, he has a real shark-head chest. The kibble on his back aren't shell-like halves of his tail, they're his wings. Plus lots of other small detail differences and placements of things. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 12:14, 3 June 2012 (EDT)
:::::Honestly haven't read the comic nor am I familiar with the mold (aside from a couple of releases it went through.) However should we then still mention that the appearance is at least BASED on RID Skybyte? But I noticed that in terms of appearance BW Longrack and Cybertron Longrack also vary somewhat (though from what I know Longrack doesn't transform in the Gathering/Ascending comics so idk if transformation is the ultimate basis of whether it counts as repurposing or not.)--[[User:BlackStarscream|BlackStarscream]] 15:06, 3 June 2012 (EDT)
::::::Generally, notes like "this newer version of the character is based on the older version of the character" are considered, well, obvious. But I think it's okay to have along with the sourced note. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 17:43, 3 June 2012 (EDT)

=== Generations ===

So, which is it? Does IDW not use that design? Are Predacon and NAIL incompatible, in which case we're going to need pages for Dreadwing (IDW), Waspinator (IDW), Tankor (IDW), etc.? Does he come with some kind of RiD comic I've not heard of up in [[Canada|the land of no pack-in comics]]? Please, elucidate me. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 16:54, 15 October 2014 (EDT)
:He doesn't use that design, and the bio is specifically based on the Robots in Disguise cartoon version of him.[[User:Antimatter|Antimatter]] ([[User talk:Antimatter|talk]]) 17:05, 15 October 2014 (EDT)
::Doesn't he? My comics are kinda out of reach at the moment, but he sure looks like he does. Meanwhile, the non-matching bio applies just as much to Waspinator, Tankor, Armada Starscream, Scoop, and so on and so forth. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 17:12, 15 October 2014 (EDT)
:::The comics continue to use the Andrew Griffith design that predates the toy by two years. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 17:17, 15 October 2014 (EDT)
::::The toy actually adopts at least part of that design, just saying. But here's a compromise: we have the Generations toy with a repurpose note, and the Legends toy is technically this guy in the first place. [[User:Pirateblue|Pirateblue]] ([[User talk:Pirateblue|talk]]) 17:56, 15 October 2014 (EDT)
:::::Well, the toy and the Griffith design look similar, sure, because they're both inspired by the original RID Sky-Byte design. But as far as I can see, the toy doesn't use any design elements that are unique to the Griffith model. We can't say that the T30 toy is repurposed as G1 Sky-Byte until, y'know, it's repurposed as G1 Sky-Byte. And the Legends toy probably wouldn't go on here, in the same way that, say, we haven't put the RID Guushar toy on [[Slapper (RID)|Slapper (G1)]]. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 18:22, 15 October 2014 (EDT)
::::::Well the thing is in the US Generations Thrilling 30 is partly tied to IDW; thus Sky Bite's release is in part due to appearing in the IDW comics. It also complicates things that Takara's Legends Gelshark has no ties to IDW but is a G1 character. At this point I'm not entirely sure what logical way if any there is to organize this but the Generations toy should have some tie to wherever we mention the IDW appearance of Sky-Byte. We could move the IDW specific info to the RID page (which would break our way of keeping non RID specific info as separate) or just add the Generations toy in here. If as mentioned guys like Armada Starscream used as a template, then Generations Sky-Byte is pretty much the IDW character repurposed into the RID character (odd as that seems). {{unsigned|BlackStarscream}}
:::::::Only the T30 Deluxes have that 100% link to the IDW G1 universe, due to their pack-in comics, and just because the Voyagers are part of the same line doesn't mean they're the same situation. As it is, the only connection the T30 Sky-Byte toy has to IDW G1 is its packaging art being used on a cover, which doesn't have any in-universe significance. And for the record, the wiki considers T30 Armada Starscream to be the ''Armada'' character repurposed (by his pack-in comic) into the G1 character, as his package bio describes the ''Armada'' guy (not to mention the toy's name). [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 20:36, 15 December 2014 (EST)
:::::::::The new Sky-Byte toy has the right-wrist blaster that the art from 2 years earlier introduced, I'd say that's enough. So how, again, is this not just as much of a repurposing as Armada G1 Starscream was? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 07:59, 20 July 2015 (EDT)
::::::::::The more I think about it, the more it seems like a random omission to me. The Generations Voyager Sky-Byte toy includes the wrist-blaster that was introduced in the ex-RID comic body model and that exists in no other media. The rest of the body looks pretty solid as the same character too - and whether that was due to them both being designed at the same time or convergent evolution, from an information-gathering standpoint what's the difference? I really think the Gen toy should go on this page. Can someone explain why not, please? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 16:07, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
:::::::::::Another example of the pile of the cracks showing in our classification system... Sky-Byte is Sky-Byte is Sky-Byte... - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] ([[User talk:Chris McFeely|talk]]) 16:26, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
::::::::::::I think the best argument I could think of for why I think the new Sky-Byte toy should be on this page is, what other reason would there really be for Sky-Byte to show up other than to promote his new toy? (Yes, I'm sure we can come up with a million other reason, but keeping in mind that Transformers is a merchandise-driven franchise, Sky-Byte showing up in media while he has a new toy out should be taken as an obvious hint that one is related to the other.) --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] ([[User talk:Ascendron|talk]]) 16:30, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
:::::::::::::Well, for starters, his comic appearance was two years in advance of his toy, so there's not really much if any promotion going on there (I think it was just more of a role needing to be filled, and a reference to the other RiD being made). Regardless, I seem to recall Griffith heavily implying the toy was based off of his comic design. I say it goes on here. --[[User:Sockie|Sockie]] ([[User talk:Sockie|talk]]) 16:46, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
::::::::::::::: I phrased my statement poorly. I basically just meant that guys are appearing in the comic because they have toys and toys are being made because the characters are in the comics. I'm sure one of the many reasons the Sky-Byte toy got made was because they already had already made "advertisements" for it in the comic. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] ([[User talk:Ascendron|talk]]) 17:04, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
::::::::::::::Jiminez's box art for the ''Generations'' toy was certainly used as one of the IDW Dark Cybertron variant covers. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] ([[User talk:Chris McFeely|talk]]) 16:48, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
:::::::::::::::At this point I'm definitely inclined to say 'sure, why not?', especially considering the 'if it looks like a duck...' approach we're now taking for "Iocus" figures. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] ([[User talk:Jalaguy|talk]]) 17:05, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
::::::::::::::::This. Exactly this. I have a really hard time wrapping my brain around the idea of "Treadbolt is a repurpose of Treadbolt" when they're the same toy and the same bio. I just don't see how it makes Transformers easier to understand. We seem to take it as an article of faith that if someone shows up in Robots in Disguise and G1 they are axiomatically two different guys, and that seems like the wrong approach. Especially since some universes (War for Cybertron, Robots in Disguise) can be in two continuity families at once. Especially since we now have canon specifically stating that certain characters are "the same" even though they're in two different continuity families. I think adopting a "if it looks like a duck" attitude would be fantastic, much cleaner and clearer than the current approach. Go case by case, cut down on the clutter, and find out about someone's adventures across ALL realities. --[[User:Giggidy|Giggidy]] ([[User talk:Giggidy|talk]]) 17:22, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
:::::::::::::::::<nowiki>#MergeTheSkyBytes2015</nowiki> [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 17:25, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
::::::::::::::::::I was just wanting to see the Generations toy on this page. As for actually merging the two Sky-Byte pages, I don't really have anything to input on that discussion. Put me down as neutral on that affair. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] ([[User talk:Ascendron|talk]]) 17:32, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
:::::::::::::::::::I would never support wholly merging the two pages - the character histories and dimensions of origin are too different. All I'm saying is that if you use a toy as a dude, then the toy is that dude. Sometimes Optimus Primal toys represent Optimus Prime, but we would never merge those pages. --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 17:41, 25 September 2015 (EDT)
I wasn't all that serious here, but this page already contains two wholly different characterizations... [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 18:35, 25 September 2015 (EDT)

=== Bio ===

Can someone who's good at writing bios please expand this one? It's way too short. [[User:Abejorro97|Abejorro97]] ([[User talk:Abejorro97|talk]]) 12:55, 1 November 2015 (EST)

:It's short because most of Sky-Byte's characterization varies between portrayals. --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] ([[User talk:Andrusi|talk]]) 14:56, 2 November 2015 (EST)
::I've expanded it a bit while hopefully still keeping it vague enough to fit all his appearances. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 18:49, 2 November 2015 (EST)

===Oops===
Sorry about that, [[User:Sockie|Sockie]]. I misread the diff and thought you had removed the entire summary of that issue. My bad. -[[User:Foffy the Sheep|Foffy the Sheep]] ([[User talk:Foffy the Sheep|talk]]) 14:08, 22 December 2015 (EST)

==Gelshark nod to Gel Shocker?==
I know production info for RiD/Car Robots is fairly sparse, but has there ever been mention that Gelshark (ゲルシャーク) might be a weird joke/nod to Gel Shocker (ゲルショッカー) from the original Kamen Rider series? He also shares the same orangey yellow and blue colors as Gel Shocker minions ("Gel Shocker Combatmen"). It's a weird thing I ran I across, but like I said, background Car Robots info is sparse; I can't back it up, but it would explain the name.--[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] ([[User talk:MCRG|talk]]) 15:43, 24 January 2022 (EST)
:I'm not so sure. While both do have the same "Gel" part of their name, the "Gel" in "Gel Shocker" comes from "Geldam" (ゲルダム), which was a desert-based organization, while Gelshark doesn't really have much of a desert theme to his character or design. I bring this up because Geldam's name is very similar to that of the Legend of Zelda enemies "Geldman" (ゲルドマン) and "Geldarm" (ゲルドアーム), which are both desert-based enemies. And, the desert-dwelling Gerudo tribe of the same series is also spelled like ゲルド, using the same ゲル ("Gel"/"Geru") as all of the above. But, the main thing that Geldam, Geldman, Geldarm, and the Gerudo all have in common is their locked-in affiliation with deserts, which is the one thing that makes Gelshark the odd one out. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 19:09, 24 January 2022 (EST)
::Just stating here for the record, but Japanese Wikipedia states that "Geldam" is a nonsense word, and it seems feasible that the Zelda names were just nodding to that. I've added a note that brings up the possible connection. --[[User:Riptide|Riptide]] ([[User talk:Riptide|talk]]) 23:49, 24 January 2022 (EST)

==Rail Racer Cosplay==
Noticed the page lacks the screenshot of that time he "dressed" as Rail Racer (He actually just had 3 trains strapped to his back) while all his other times playing dress-up are shown.
Granted there's a lot of images already but this feels like the sole omission aside from maybe him holding up the tower. [[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 07:09, 9 June 2025 (EDT)

Main Page/schedule

2025-05-28T18:06:50Z

FishpopUK: Added Missing Link Sunstreaker and Cordon under Jun 28 as the Missing Link page lists them as releasing on that date. (Glad it did as i have Sunny on preorder and need to budget accordingly)

* '''[[May 31]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases ''[[T-SPARK#Synergenex|Synergenex]] Transformers × [[Godzilla]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers × Godzilla|Optimus Prime Type MFS-3 Kiryu]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Synergenex|Megatron Type Godzilla]].
* '''[[June 4|Jun 4]] —''' ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]] Volume 1: The Cobra Strikes!'' TPB is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[June 6|Jun 6]] —''' ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released on [[Netflix]].
* '''[[June 11|Jun 11]] —''' ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 21|#21]] and ''Codename: G.I. Joe Deluxe Edition Book 1'' HC are released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[June 18|Jun 18]] —''' ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 8|#8]] is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[June 25|Jun 25]] —''' ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 20|#20]] is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[June 28|Jun 28]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' AOTP-01 [[Silverbolt (G1)#Age of the Primes|Aerialbot Silverbolt]], AOTP-02 [[Solus Prime#Age of the Primes|The Thirteen Solus Prime]], AOTP-03 [[Wasp#Age of the Primes|Fugitive Waspinator]], [[Missing Link]] C-05 [[Sunstreaker_(G1)/toys#Missing_Link|Sunstreaker]] & C-06 [[Cordon_(G1)#Missing_Link|Cordon]], [[The Transformers: MPG|MPG-14]] [[Godbomber#MPG|Godbomber]] and MPG-14S [[Godbomber#MPGGodginraiset|God Ginrai]].
* '''[[July 9|Jul 9]] —''' ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 22|#22]] and ''[[Transformers: Worst Bot Ever]]: [[Meet Ballpoint!]]'' are released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[July 16|Jul 16]] —''' ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 9|#9]] is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[July 23|Jul 23]] —''' ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 21|#21]] and ''[[Transformers: Worst Bot Ever]]: [[Meet Ballpoint!]]'' (digital) are released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[July 26|Jul 26]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' AOTP-04 [[Air Raid (G1)#Age of the Primes|Air Raid]], AOTP-05 [[Slingshot (G1)#Age of the Primes|Slingshot]], AOTP-06 [[The Fallen/toys#Age of the Primes|Megatronus the Fallen]], AOTP-07 [[Prima#Age of the Primes|Prima Prime]], [[Studio Series]] TS-01 [[Bumblebee (One)#Studio Series|Bumblebee]], TS-02 [[Sentinel Prime (One)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]], TS-03 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SSAOEKnight|Optimus Prime]], TS-04 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SSDevastation|Optimus Prime (Devastation)]], TS-05 [[Bonecrusher (G1)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]], TS-06 [[Scrapper (G1)#Studio Series|Scrapper]] and TS GE-01 [[Ironhide (WFC)#Studio Series|Ironhide]].
* '''[[August 13|Aug 13]] —''' ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 23|#23]] is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[August 20|Aug 20]] —''' ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 10|#10]] and ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 22|#22]] are released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[August 30|Aug 30]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' AOTP-08 [[Red Alert (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Red Alert (Armada Universe)]], AOTP-09 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of the Primes|Grimlock (G2 Universe)]] & [[Wheelie (G1)#Age of the Primes|Wheelie]] and AOTP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]].
* '''[[September 27|Sep 27]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases [[The Transformers: MPG|MPG-15]] [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#MPG|Cybertron Rattle]], ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' AOTP-11 [[Alchemist Prime#Age of the Primes|Alchemist Prime]], AOTP-12 [[Heatwave (RB)#Age of the Primes|Rescue Bots Heatwave]] and AOTP-13 [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Trypticon]].
* '''[[October 8|Oct 8]] —''' ''Codename: G.I. Joe Deluxe Edition Book 2'' HC is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[October 22|Oct 22]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|The Transformers]] [[The Transformers Compendium|Compendium]] [[The Transformers Compendium Volume 2|Volume 2]]'' TPB is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[November 19|Nov 19]] —''' ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]] Volume 2: Bludd's Revenge'' TPB is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[November 26|Nov 26]] —''' ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]] Volume 4: Conquer and Control'' TPB is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].
* '''[[December 10|Dec 10]] —''' ''[[Void Rivals]] Volume 4: First Chosen'' TPB is released by [[Image Comics]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]].

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Talk:Tread & Circuits Part 3

2025-05-03T13:12:13Z

FishpopUK:

The Mini-Con we see racing next to Leadfoot is the Swindle/Zapmaster mold in roughly Mirage’s colors. When we eventually see his damaged robot mode he’s just Zapmaster in his Armada colors. I think we should identify this character as Zapmaster (BWU). I originally thought I saw the corner of Mirage's spoiler on the first panel of the actual race, but the yellow Zapmaster's spoiler is right below it. [[User:Chip|Chip]] ([[User talk:Chip|talk]]) 10:58, 9 December 2021 (EST)

No mention of the orange [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|''Crumplezone?'']] At least in the trivia section of unnamed but recognisable bots in the race.
[[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 09:12, 3 May 2025 (EDT)

Talk:Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity

2025-04-12T12:06:46Z

FishpopUK: /* Nobble? */

== Nobble? ==

"Shockwave laughed that off, thinking he was too high profile for Sentinel to nobble." What in the world does "nobble" mean? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 10:31, 22 November 2012 (EST)

I also question whether Shockwave was exactly "right-hearted" as a Senator. Dude had some creep-factor. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 10:58, 22 November 2012 (EST)
:I admit that description is rather my personal opinion. If needed, don't mind to edit it. – [[User:Thunderweb|Thunderweb]] 19:08, 22 November 2012 (EST)

To quote Urban Dictionary: "To destroy, damage, wreck, ruin, or generally f*** something up to the point that it's unusable, or to f*** someone up or pop a cap in their ass." [[User:FishpopUK|FishpopUK]] ([[User talk:FishpopUK|talk]]) 08:06, 12 April 2025 (EDT)

== First appearance ==

Why do we need the "Transformers Annual 2017 (as Onyx Prime)" listed as a second first appearance? --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 18:49, 14 August 2018 (EDT)
:Because it provides information that is not easy to suss out independently, either by reading the comics or the wiki, due to the long-running, slow-burning nature of the Onyx plot that took place across multiple titles? --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] ([[User talk:Xaaron|talk]]) 22:19, 14 August 2018 (EDT)
::To me, it's like listing Dick Grayson's first appearance as Robin, and then his first appearance as Nightwing, or other situations like that. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 22:33, 14 August 2018 (EDT)
:::I think it's useful for readers. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 22:35, 14 August 2018 (EDT)
::::Given the spoiler-y nature of this, however, perhaps we should move Onyx Prime's first appearance to the "Onyx Prime" section? [[User:Grum|Grum]] ([[User talk:Grum|talk]]) 22:37, 14 August 2018 (EDT)
:::::I don't think that's necessary. The spoilers are months old -- now it's just part of the narrative. We're not hiding the other identities of Dominus, Minimus or Tarn on their pages, nor should we. Besides, there's still going to be a sub-heading dubbed "Onyx Prime" at the top of this page. Sort of gives it away regardless, yes? --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] ([[User talk:Xaaron|talk]]) 08:20, 15 August 2018 (EDT)

Energon Saber

2025-03-02T22:12:38Z

FishpopUK: Image caption pointing out error

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[[File:E04 energonsaber.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|WHY?!]]
The '''Energon Saber''' is a mighty blade composed largely of pure [[energon]], due to its component members the '''Energon Saber Mini-Con Team''' having spent years embedded in pure Energon deposits. Though not as powerful as the legendary [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword, the Energon Saber is still a mighty weapon. With its strength, even a human like [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] can hold his own against far larger Transformers.

The Energon Saber is composed of three Mini-Cons...

*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] the Cybertronic "x-wing" jet and blade-middle.
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] the Cybertronic shuttle and sword-hilt.
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] the Cybertronic star cruiser and blade-tip.

{{bigquote|Our individual powers are impressive. Our combined power is legendary.|The team's motto.}}

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==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
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[[File:Energon Saber-Destructive Power.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|Hey, why is Scattor backwards?]]

The Energon Saber served as Kicker's personal weapon/hoverboard. He was able to call it forth out of thin air no matter where he was—the center of Cybertron, {{storylink|Destructive Power}} a planet in [[Alpha Q's universe|another universe]], {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} even the void of empty space. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

[[File:E4 Mars City.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
He first obtained the sword at the battle of [[Plains City]]. The component Mini-Cons had escaped the destruction of [[Mars City]] by [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s team when [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] sent his forces to attack Earth. The Mini-Cons formed into the Energon Saber, allowing Kicker to beat up some [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]], and was then wielded by [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] against Scorponok. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

Kicker took the saber back at the Battle of [[Lunar City]] {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} and lent it to Ironhide for the [[Battle of the Asteroid Belt]]. There, Ironhide held [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] at sword-point ot interrogate him. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}} Ironhide used it again to save Kicker from [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]], [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]], and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and got creamed, but he still saved Kicker so it was all good. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}} Ironhide would borrow it again when he followed Rodimus into Unicron's head to meet Alpha Q, {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} and when Kicker arrived, he used it to beat up Alpha Q in order to bring out the being's true face. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} After securing an alliance with Alpha Q, Kicker called on the Energon Sabre to break up a fight between Rodimus and Optimus, who came to blows over how to deal with Unicron. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

When Alpha Q sent his [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]] after Misha in a bit of "fun" to scare her, Kicker summoned the Energon Saber Mini-Cons to combine into their weapon form, so he could wield them and fend off the Terrorcons. Misha convinced Kicker not to react violently however, and he stayed his hand while Misha went ahead to meet with Alpha Q. Kicker’s patience soon ran out when the Insecticons wouldn't allow him passage, and he forced his way forward, only to be stopped once more by Scorponok. Kicker parried with the Energon Saber against Scorponok until Misha managed to open a conversation with Alpha Q. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}}

The Energon Saber was next seen on [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], when Kicker used it to help Inferno against an army of Terrorcons and a brainwashed Scorponok. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} He later used it a surf board for a bit before lending it to Ironhide once again to fend off Scorponok. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} Optimus Prime borrowed it to defend [[Ocean Planet]] against Megatron. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

''Kicker summoned the Energon Saber on the newly-rebuilt [[Planet Q]] to slash at Snow Cat and some Battle Ravage Terrorcons. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

Ironhide used the Energon Saber to battle Scorponok again, this time on the [[Plains Planet]] near the recently-deceased Alpha Quintesson's gravesite. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}}

The sword was next seen in Kicker's possession when he made his way to the control room of the Cybertron Space Port. Though leaking Energon gas in the area damaged the Autobots, it seemed to have no effect on the weapon. {{storylink|Wishes}}

At some point, in the Autobot combat training simulation, Ironhide wielded the Energon Saber in a bout against Scorponok. {{storylink|Distribution}}

While trying to beat Galvatron to the super energon pool, Kicker used the Energon Saber to again slice his way through a pack of Battle Ravages. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}

Kicker used the Energon Saber as a hover board to travel into the void of space and seek out what remained of Unicron's essence. After finding it, he grabbed the saber by the hilt and brought down its blade towards the tiny black orb, {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}} but hesitated before cutting it in twain. Primus then contacted Kicker, warning him not to destroy Unicron; in this state, the dark essence could be used to bring life to the universe once again. Galvatron then arrived, intent of destroying Unicron himself as revenge for being manipulated by the malicious god. Kicker raised the Energon Saber against the Decepticon leader, and managed to hold his own until Omega Supreme came to his aid. The Energon Saber resumed its function as a hoverboard as Kicker bore witness to a new sun being created from Unicron's essence to nourish Alpha Q's planets. {{storylink|The Sun}}
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===''Energon'' comic===
When [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] made a bumbling attempt at infiltrating [[Ocean City]], he ran right into [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] and the three Energon Saber Mini-Cons. The Mini-Cons combined into their sword mode, which Kicker used to send Sharkticon packing. {{storylink|Perspective}}

==Toys==
===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon saber.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Energon Saber''' (Energon Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SC-08'''

: The Energon Saber was available only as an Energon Class set of three Mini-Cons; [[Scattor (Energon)#Toys|Scattor]], [[Skyboom (Energon)#Toys|Skyboom]], and [[Wreckage (Energon)#Toys|Wreckage]]. All three Cybertronic aircraft combine to form the blade, which can be held by any other toy that uses [[5 mm post|5mm weapon ports]], or can be attached via [[Powerlinx]] Mini-Con plugs. Unfortunately, due to being made of translucent plastic, all the components suffer from the same breakage issues as the original, prone to develope stress fractures over time that leave the combined mode unstable.

: The same sculpts were used for the [[Cryo Saber#Toys|Blizzard Saber]] and the [[Chaos Saber#Toys|Chaos Saber]]. The original toolings were used to make the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber/Dark Saber]] and the [[Vorpal Saber#Toys|Vorpal Saber]].

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[[File:SC-14 Kicker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|We didn't have a photo of this saber until 2024. Whoops!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Kicker''' (Microman, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''SC-14'''

: A small, non-transforming silver version of the Energon Saber comes packaged with the ''Super Link'' [[Kicker Jones#Energon|Kicker]] toy. This accessory has a two-level grip-post so it can be held in Kicker's ''[[Microman]]''-style hands, plus any larger Transformers toy that uses 5mm pegs. It also has three Powerlinx sockets on its backside for use with any compatible figures.

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[[File:En-toy Kicker-TakSS03.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now available in show-accurate gold (not really)!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''STD Grand Convoy and Kicker''' (Multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''SS-03'''

: For the two-pack version of the ''Microman'' Kicker toy, the Energon Saber was given a golden chrome covering.

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[[File:En-toy_EnergonSaber-KickerRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This saber of mine is burning red!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Kicker Energon Edition''' (Microman, 2004)}}</ul>

:The [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] version of Kicker comes with a chromed-red version of the Energon Saber accessory.
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Energon Saber''' (Basic Class, 2005)}}</ul>

: The Energon Saber team was repackaged on a ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''-themed card and sold through discount chains in the U.S. like Big Lots!.
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==Notes==
[[File:GreenEnergonSaberTeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Kryptonite Saber?]]
*An early, unreleased version of the Energon Saber team appeared in at least one Japanese magazine solicitation and toy show. Instead of having yellow translucent parts, the unreleased figures featured green. The reason for this variance is unknown.
*According to designer [[Aaron Archer]], the Energon Saber Mini-Con Team were on [[Exodus (Armada)|the original Mini-Con ship]], having been infused with energon after spending the years since the crash in pools of the stuff.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=they are not the same as the MC's from Armada. They are newly found MCs that have been in pools of Energon since the original MC ship crashed, and are now infused with Energon.|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/energon-megatron-info-and-more-from-orsons-world-879|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=2003|month=09|day=10}}</ref>
*The Energon Saber's constituent members originally had no team name. The toy packaging itself used "Mini-Con Team" as a categorization for "Energon Saber" similarly to the "[[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Perceptor]]" set. Thus in [[2015]] the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] went with the obvious route and [[Canonizing|canonized]] "Energon Saber Mini-Con Team" as the team name.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Energon Saber''' (エネルゴンセイバー ''Enerugon Seibā'')

==References==
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[[Category:Energon franchise weapons]]
[[Category:Energon type weapons|Saber]]
[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Sabers]]

Transformers One (film)

2024-10-15T01:33:16Z

FishpopUK: /* Transformers references */ Mentioning how Sentinel's sword resembles that of his DOTM counterpart

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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Eric Pearson]], [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] from a story by Barrer and Ferrari,<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" />

{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}

==Synopsis==
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.

[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 a rare first-edition decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.

[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using [[jet pack]]s and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jet pack to save their coworker, but the chaos ends up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted to waste management duty, despite Orion sticking up for her and taking the blame.

That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. On the day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jet packs to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jet packs and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially their fellow cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.

[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.

The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio gives chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.

The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty, only to become horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back, the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the Cybertronian fauna with a massive cannon blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.

[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do My wonders.]]
Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a hidden and extremely creepy cave. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror: the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, the bodies of the thirteen lying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempt to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newborn Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]] and learn the city's garbage trains are actually transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs from four of the fallen Primes, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid spotted the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to wipe out the squad, allowing Orion and the others to escape, but is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.

The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved.

Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.

[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]
Along the path to Iacon, a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis... Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as D-16 crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as D-16 manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rallies behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.

[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''[[Roll out|Transform and ROLL OUT]]!''"

The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, using a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.

Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave, and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan... until Orion and the miners leap into the fray and cut a swath through the incoming horde, armed with their jet packs and mining tools. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, and revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her head. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.

Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launch into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a ''very'' over-enthusiastic entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons are broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.

Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. D-16 grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. With this betrayal, he vows he is ''done'' saving Orion from his mistakes and lets his dying friend plummet into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16, insistent that there will be no more Primes, kills Sentinel by bisecting him with his hands. He then seizes Megatronus' cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.

[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes as Trion announce that Primus has deemed him worthy for the future of Cybertron and to carry the Matrix of Leadership, reformatting Orion and restoring his spark to declare him the newest of the Primes: "Optimus Prime", before being sent rocketing back to the surface in a blaze of blue light.

Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. During their fight, Optimus manifests an energy battle axe to fight against Megatron along with Starscream, Soundwave, and Shockwave before using it to destroy Megatron's new cannon, ultimately winning their fight. Unwilling to kill his oldest friend, Optimus reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the surface. Megatron seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.

With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life: energon flows once again from the planet's core to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.
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==Cast==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=Miners
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]])
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]]
*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]
*[[Firestar (One)|Firestar]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref>
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]]
*[[Moonracer (One)|Moonracer]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]]
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Smokescreen (One)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]]

|h2=[[High Guard]]
|c2=
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]
*[[Redwing (One)|Redwing]]

|h3=[[Thirteen#One film|Primes]]
|c3=
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])
*[[The Fallen#One film|Megatronus Prime]]
*[[Alchemist Prime#One film|Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Amalgamous Prime#One film|Amalgamous Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo#One film|Liege Maximo]]
*[[Micronus Prime#One film|Micronus Prime]]
*[[Nexus Prime#One film|Nexus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Onyx Prime#One film|Onyx Prime]]
*[[Prima#One film|Prima Prime]]
*[[Quintus Prime#One film|Quintus Prime]]
*[[Solus Prime#One film|Solus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Vector Prime#One film|Vector Prime]]

|c4=
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]
*[[Quintesson Soldier]]s
*[[Primus]]
*[[Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)
*[[Control Room Guys]] (Josh Cooley)

'''Racers'''
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])

|nonumbering=true
}}
<references group=note/>

==Quotes==
"Are you ''crazy?!''" 
"Sure feels like it!"
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.

"If we survive this, I'm gonna kill you!" 
"I accept those terms."
:-'''D-16''' would live up to his promise to '''Orion'''

"Sentinel Prime has been forcing us to work in the mines until our gears strip. And all the while he's been giving our Energon to our greatest enemy!" 
"And what do you think he's gonna do to us when he finds out that we know?!" 
"I'm not thinking about what ''he's'' going to do, I'm thinking about what ''we're'' going to do." 
"That's the whole thing! You're never thinking about anything else, just yourself. Fantastic! Another Orion Pax master plan! I can't wait to hear this!" 
"Don't you want to stop him?" 
"NO, '''I WANT TO KILL HIM!''' I wanna put Sentinel in chains and march him through the mines so everyone can see him for the '''false Prime''' that he is! I want him to suffer, and then to ''die'' in ''darkness.'' But we all know it doesn't matter what I want, ''right'', Pax?"
:—The first cracks show in '''Orion Pax''' and '''D-16''''s friendship.

"They were one. ''You'' are one. '''ALL''' are one!" 
:—'''Alpha Trion''' inaugurates our heroes with the tried and true phrase.

'''Starscream''': Now, are you spies, or incompetent lackeys? 
'''Orion Pax''': We're not spies. 
'''Elita-1''': But he is incompetent.
:—Elita-1 on her boss-to-be

"Uh... why is he gagged?" 
"He wouldn't stop talking." 
"Even when he was unconscious?" 
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.

"Listen to me, I really want you to hear this. Are you listening? I'm better than you." 
"Yeah, okay, I'm hearing you.." 
"I'm better than you in every way, except you have hope. You always have. You went back into the mine to rescue Jazz, you snuck up to the surface to find the Matrix of Leadership!" 
"Oh, yeah, and how'd that work out?" 
"My point is that your instincts tell you to break protocol for a ''reason''. This blind optimism that you have is why you make such bold and courageous choices. That are also extremely stupid." 
"First time giving a pep-talk?" 
"You're inspiring. You can envision a better future that no one else can see. If you ever want to see Bee and D-16 again, that, ''that'' is the Orion Pax that we need right now. Listen to me. We can do this."
:—'''Elita-1''' attempts to give '''Orion Pax''' a pep-talk. ''Attempts'' to.

'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?" 
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out." 
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!" 
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!" 
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.

"Sentinel is a '''liar'''. Look, I know how this will sound coming from me. I was never the most... ''focused'' miner, but as you can see, everything is different now. I went to the surface. And I learned the truth. My friends, we were ''all'' born with transformation cogs. And then Sentinel, he ''stole them from us. He took away our ability to make our own decisions.'' '''''He stole our freedom.''''' But now, I'm offering you your first ''real choice''. You can work a twenty-third shift and mine yourself to death, or fight back against Sentinel with me. Right now. What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest, but the spark that resides in their core. A spark that gives you the will to make your world better. And that spark, Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. We are not alone in this. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.

''(Airachnid opens the back of her head to reveal'' dozens ''of eyes.)'' 
"You can't defeat me, miner. ''I see '''everything.'''''" 
"Yes, you do, except for that tower we're about to crash into."
:—'''Airachnid''' gets creepy and '''Orion Pax''' gets an idea.

"You pathetic little twits. Did you really think you could knock down what I've built?" 
"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!" 
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"
:—'''Sentinel Prime''' teaches '''Orion Pax''' that he won't go down without a fight.

"I'm ''done'' saving you."
:—'''D-16''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.

"The Age of Primes has ended! '''NO MORE FALSE PROPHETS'''! Follow me, and you will ''never again'' be ''deceived!'' '''RISE UP!''' I will lead us all into the future! ''I!'' '''AM!''' '''''MEGATRON!'''''"
:—With the death of Sentinel Prime, '''D-16''' renames himself '''Megatron'''

"''Orion Pax.'' Your noble sacrifice for the greater good has proven you worthy in the eyes of Primus. He entrusts in you the future of Cybertron, and... the Matrix of Leadership! '''ARISE!''' '''''Optimus Prime.'''''"
:—Speaking for Primus, '''Alpha Trion''' and the Primes rebuild Orion Pax.

"We could have built the future ''together!"'' 
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"
:-'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.

"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way." 
"This isn't over... ''Prime.''"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.

"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.

"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...

"Sentinel, the betrayer, is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will ''not'' be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.

==Continuity notes==
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films.

It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127", the function of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in which it dissolves into dust if it deems someone unworthy to wield it and the incorporation of a closing monologue delivered by Optimus—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government.

As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity"<ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.

==Transformers references==
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities.
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots.
* All the character designs are far closer to their Generation 1 designs (both the cartoon and the original toys) than the previous films. Characters also earn their iconic design traits in pivotal scenes, such as Optimus Prime's [[Energon-axe]] and [[mouthplate]], or Megatron's [[fusion cannon]]. In the final scene, many miners gain details to match their Generation 1-selves even closer after they receive their cogs; in particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream, Soundwave, and Megatron's newly applied insignias in the post-credits scene are also in the same place as their original counterparts, with Starscream's even being upside-down!
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure. Much like Orion Pax, his modern gladiator job is paid homage in his fight with Starscream.
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action film series counterpart]]: his helmet design and blasters bear a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. The name "B-127" derives from the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where, much like this film, he did not receive the name "Bumblebee" on Cybertron. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' Bumblebee's melee weapons.
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to her [[Elita-One (Movie)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' design]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn".
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], the former leader of Cybertron in the "Aligned" continuity. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel draws from his "Aligned" counterpart, his [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' appearance]], and has details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]] and the thematically similar character, [[Nominus Prime]]. Sentinel's battle mode is inspired by his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from the ''Megatron Origin'' comic. He also has his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin, as well as carrying on his 'arrogant jerkwad' personality rather than the more stoic attitude of other Sentinels. His blade weapon takes specific inspiration from DOTM though with blades that can retract or alternate ends as seen when talking to Alpha Trion.
* Airachnid is derived from the ''Prime'' [[Airachnid (Prime)|character of the same name]] - a notable inclusion given the primarily G1-based main cast - sharing a similar design, alternate mode as a helicopter, and antagonistic personality. Role-wise, however, she draws from her [[Airachnid (G1)|IDW 2005 counterpart]] being a subordinate of the [[Starscream_(G1)/2005_IDW_continuity|shady sovereign ruler of Cybertron]].
* Like Sentinel Prime, the Quintessons are primarily based on their depiction in [[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|''The Covenant of Primus'']], which depicted them as shadowy manipulators who ruled Cybertron and exploited its natural resources through a proxy government; notably, the Quintessons in the ''Covenant'' helped maintain their hold on Transformer civilization by withholding the power to transform from the general populace. In a notable deviation from traditional ''Transformers'' lore, the bodies and starships of the film's Quintessons appear to be organic in nature.
* Primus' design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his "Aligned" counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].
* The Thirteen are primarily based on their "Aligned" counterparts for their backstory and designs. Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively, while Vector Prime is based squarely on his [[:File:VectorPrimeGoldCG.jpg|original ''Galaxy Force'' concept art]].
* Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol (or vice versa in-universe), although it is far more obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus' face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.
* Alpha Trion's abilities to recreate and store memories as information calls back to the archival role of his [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Aligned counterpart]]. His alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]].
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game.
* The Thirteen are not actually referred to as the "Thirteen", but rather the Primes or the "Council of Elders", a term that originated in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. This is likely because it would contradict Sentinel's narrative painting himself as a fourteenth Prime. Notably, none of the archives or displays of the Thirteen include Sentinel.
* The cameo miners mostly draw from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)/cast#Season 1|1984 Autobot cast of the original cartoon]], along with the [[Female Autobots]], [[Arcee]], and recolors such as [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. The background High Guard characters, meanwhile, are based on the endless Starscream recolors that have appeared throughout ''Transformers'', commonly known as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. One of their helmet variations is based on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity#Cybertron cartoon|''Cybertron'' Starscream]]'s.
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream/the Seekers, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, and Arcee have details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs.
*Starscream's/the Seekers' jet modes are also based on ''Bumblebee'', while Soundwave's vehicle mode is based on his [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|''Studio Series Bumblebee'' toy]]. Shockwave's alternate mode resembles his [[Shockwave (WFC)|''War for Cybertron'' counterpart]], and both he and Starscream/the Seekers have details from their [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toys]].
*When Orion "transforms" to run away from the guards, he moves his limbs in a way that evokes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Toys|his original toy]]'s transformation.
* The Matrix causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia.
** Racers based on their Generation 1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattershot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".
** Racers based on their ''Generation 2'' counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in the Spanish subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!
* After being knocked off the train and stranded on the surface, Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16, and B-127 a bunch of "idiot [[GoBots|go-bots]]".
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''Transformers: Prime'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler. "The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''The Transformers: The Movie'''s "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.
* The notion of the Matrix actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
* Alpha Trion announces "All are one!" as he bequeaths the main quartet their new transformation cogs, a reference to the classic slogan "[['Til all are one]]!" originating from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* An empty Matrix chamber is visible behind Orion's chest window after receiving his cog, even before finding the actual Matrix.
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref>
*Soundwave scans Orion's electrical impulses to check if he is lying, a rarely referenced ability from his [[Soundwave (G1)|original toy's bio]].
*Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did in the original Generation 1 cartoon. Similarly, Optimus Prime's faceplate bobs up and down when he speaks.
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice (for Steve Buscemi, anyway) when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]].
*Shockwave and Elita have a small rivalry, reflecting their Generation 1 versions in Elita's introduction episode, "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]".
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentally, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''. Orion finding the Matrix in the planet's core also evokes the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games.
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]].
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.
* Megatron using a long piece of sharp, orange shrapnel to attack Optimus comes from their iconic fight in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* Optimus using a defeated Shockwave's cannon to attack another enemy is a fighting move Optimus made in ''Dark of the Moon''.
* Megatron's last words to Optimus are, "This isn't over, Prime", bookending his line, "It's over, Prime", from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* When restoring Cybertron's Energon supply, Optimus holds the Matrix in the same pose Hot Rod holds it when transforming into Rodimus at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* Optimus' concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space, continuing the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending in such a way, introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]].
* In the post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].

==Real-life references==
* One of B-127's "friends" is named [https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw?t=104 A-A-Tron].

==Errors==
* The history record about Primus, the Primes, and the Matrix that Orion Pax watches in the archives is recorded by [[Laurence Fishburne|a voice]] that clearly belongs to Alpha Trion. Yet, the events described in the history record include the disappearance of the Matrix, which happened after the Primes were killed and Alpha Trion went offline. So how could Alpha Trion have made that recording when he was lying comatose in a cave during that time?
* Many of the miners based on recognizable characters appear multiple times in the background or between shots, with many, such as Ironhide, having numerous occupations and being in multiple places at the same time.
* Mirage, with the colors and land-based vehicle mode of his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], appears on the leaderboard of the Iacon 5000, but one of the cogless miners is clearly based on Generation 1 Mirage.
* Chromia is the racer that wins the Iacon 5000, but a bot that better resembles [[Chromia (G1)|Generation 1 Chromia]] appears as a miner too.
* One of the cogless miners is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, the scene after the Iacon 5000 in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".
* Airachnid's legs are floating behind her back in her conversation with Sentinel Prime after he murders Alpha Trion.
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. Most egregious is the footage where Sentinel and his entourage kneel to the Quintesson High Commander, where Airachnid herself is fully visible. She wasn't exaggerating when she said "I see ''everything''"!

==Music==
A score album, ''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].

The score also has other references, both in its melodies and in the titles of the songs.

==Reception==
{{quote|Just when you’re about to give up on stories that endlessly repackage the same trademarked properties, along comes a movie like Josh Cooley’s “Transformers One.” As its subtly confident title suggests, it carries itself as if nobody had ever made a Transformers movie before.|Matt Zoller Seitz|[https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/transformers-one-film-review Rogerebert.com]}}

While [[Michael Bay]]'s ''Transformers'' films were notable for their record-breaking profits despite overwhelmingly negative reviews, ''Transformers One'' faced the opposite problem. While [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|the previous theatrical ''Transformers'' film]] met with mixed reviews, ''Transformers One'' enjoyed an almost universally positive reception from both film critics and casual moviegoers. Critics praised the film's visual design, its nuanced approach to characterization and worldbuilding, and the performances of the film's voice actors, with many singling out Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry for their portrayals of Orion Pax and D-16. As of October 2024, its RottenTomatoes rating sits at 89% positive critical reviews and 98% positive audience reviews.

In the United States and Canada, ''Transformers One'' was originally projected to gross between 30 and 40 million dollars on its opening weekend. Ultimately, the film only made 24.6 million dollars, and finished second in the box office behind ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}'' in a surprise upset. <ref> [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-can-transformers-one-borrow-a-page-from-spider-verse-and-recover-1236009559/ "Box Office: Can Transformers One Borrow a Page From Spider-Verse and Recover?"] </ref> In its second weekend, the film lost out out to rival animated robot movie ''{{w|The Wild Robot}}'', and ultimately took in a mere 9.2 million dollars after suffering a 62.8% drop. <ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/09/box-office-megalopolis-the-wild-robot-1236101618/ "'Wild Robot' Powers To Third Best September Animated Pic Debut With $35M; 'Megalopolis' Collapses With $4M & D+ CinemaScore; 'Saturday Night' Alive In Limited Release -- Box Office Update" </ref>

==Development timeline==
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill Who knows what miracles you can achieve When you believe, somehow you will You will when you believe'']]
*March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref>
*December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref>
*April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" />
*May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref>
*May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref>
*January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref>
*April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref>
*April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref>
*April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref>
*May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref>
*June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref>
*June 12, 2024 — Several media outlets, including representatives from TFWiki, are invited to an [[Transformers One London advance screening|advance screening]] hosted by di Bonaventura and Cooley.
*June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref>
*July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref>
*December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref>
*April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref>
*April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref>
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth? By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]? You can never see with your eyes on Earth Look through Heaven's eyes Look at your life. Look at your life Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]
*April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref>
*May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref>
*June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref>
*June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref>
*June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref>
*June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref>
*July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref>
*July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref>
*July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and in New York City.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref>
*July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref>
*July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref>
*August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref>
*August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref>
*August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref>
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref>
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref>
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref>
*September 17, 2024 — In an interview with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Josh Cooley, when asked again about ''One''{{'}}s relation to any of the live-action movies, di Bonaventura stated, "It was like 300 million years before the [[Transformers (film)|first Michael Bay movie]], so if that's a prequel, that's a prequel."<ref>[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-and-josh-cooley-interview/ Transformers One Producer Hopes For Sequel & Confirms G.I. Joe Crossover]</ref>
*September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref>
*September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref>

===Changes before, during, and after production===
*Although the broad story beats of ''One'' remained more or less consistent over the course of the film's development, the first draft—written before Josh Cooley's involvement—was a silly, joke-heavy script that was very different in tone from the final product. When first brought on to direct, Cooley pushed for a more serious treatment to bring the film closer in line to the usual tone of the ''Transformers'' franchise.<ref name="gizmodo">[https://gizmodo.com/transformers-one-director-interview-josh-cooley-easter-eggs-2000489187 ''Transformers One'' Director Josh Cooley Talks Lore, Easter Eggs, and Alternate Versions] </ref>
*At one point, a bird robot based on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Aerobolt]] would've played a role in the story. <ref>{{citesocial|quote= "In an older version of the story we explored Aerobolt being part of the story. It never made it into the final."|link=https://x.com/ScheierJason/status/1840624306465755358|name=Jason Scheier|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=9|day=30}}</ref>
*An early draft had a scene where Orion and D-16 played an arcade game together, which would've featured an 8-bit version of "The Touch". The gag was eventually dropped, although the arcade machine and a different reference to the song made it into the final film.<ref name="gizmodo" />
*Another draft had D-16 as a gladiator, alluding to another part of the character's standard origin story, but ultimately this concept was cut for time.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref>
*Originally, the film would've ended on a smash cut to the film's title, accompanied by a rendition of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. However, Cooley decided that the scene would be overly self-referential, and instead [[Brian Tyler]] scored an original composition to close out the film.<ref name="gizmodo" />
*A shot of Orion, Elita, Soundwave, and Shockwave exiting the train after crashing into Sentinel's tower is not in the final film, and only appears in promotional material.

==Notes==
*As seen in the cast list above, Arcee and Chromia are voiced by Jinny Chung, the film's story / script coordinator. The Injured Racer is voiced by Dillon Bryan, Josh Cooley's assistant. Cooley himself cameos as Skywarp, the "Control Room Guys", and the PA system.
* Several international releases of the film are edited to cut away from Orion's "finger transformation" a few seconds earlier, as well as changing any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.
*Darkwing was named by Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]], when his boss asked him "If this was a Decepticon flyer, who would it be?"<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/stories/markclonus/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=09|day=08}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")
*''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin Ying Gam Gong: Choh Chi Pin''''' (變形金剛：初始篇, "Transformers: The Beginning")
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:One| ]]
[[Category:Real world films]]

Destro issue 3

2024-09-20T21:06:35Z

FishpopUK: Fixing a broken link

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'''Destro finds himself beset by a mysterious new enemy, but his survival may depend on a new pawn.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Destro]] exits his family's mausoleum to find [[Chameleon (G.I. Joe)|Chameleon]] waiting for him with a rifle in her hands. Believing her to work for [[Tomax and Xamot]], he gloats that her efforts are for naught, but she cooly ignores him and fires. Destro tries to fire back with his wrist-mounted rocket launcher, but it shorts out and he is hit. As Chameleon moves to inspect the body, Destro gets up and attacks. He questions how she is disabling his equipment, but she continues to ignore his banter and radios [[Overkill (G.I. Joe)|Overkill]] to activate her [[Buzzard]] drones. Destro retreats to his [[Despoiler]] and tries to escape as the drones bombard him with rockets. Once again his technology fails him as his Despoiler begins to malfunction before being shot down by one of the Buzzards.

Meanwhile, at [[M.A.R.S.|M.A.R.S. Industries]], [[Mercer]] and [[Scrap-Iron]] examine the Buzzards that attacked [[Darklonia]]. Scrap-Iron reports that the drones have computing and guidance systems similar to that of their own [[Battle Android Trooper]]s, but points out that Destro only got the B.A.T.s to work thanks to [[Energon]]. He also reports that the dud missile that Destro rescued [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]] from appears to be in perfect working order. Mercer begins to suspect that there’s more to the attack than meets the eye and that the Paolis were not behind it, and goes to find Destro, who’s been dark since he ventured to his homeland.

Destro crawls from the wreckage of his Despoiler and treks his way across the Scottish mountains to a [[United States Air Force]] base, and demands to speak to [[General Flagg]]! Destro regales Flagg with a story about the origins of his mask:

During the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, Laird Destro sold weapons to all sides of the war: the Irish, the Scottish, and to the eventual victor, Oliver Cromwell. But when Cromwell's men discovered Destro’s betrayal, he balked: they would not kill him. Cromwell needed his weapons. Instead, Cromwell's men placed a hot iron mask made from smelted musket balls on the Laird’s face, as a mark of shame for the world to see. However, Clan Destro reclaimed that mark of shame and turned it into a symbol of pride.

Flagg asks Destro what he wants while threatening him with extradition to a black site, but Destro - like his ancestor - knows the value he has and intimates to Flagg that if something were to happen to him, the [[United States of America]] would no longer receive weapons from M.A.R.S., thus making them an open target for hostilities. Begrudgingly, Flagg agrees to listen to Destro’s demands.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in photos. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[M.A.R.S.]]|c1=
* [[Destro]] (1)
* [[Mercer]] (3)
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (4)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Chameleon (G.I. Joe)|Chameleon]] (2)

|h4=Others|c4=
* ''Cromwell’s soldier'' (5)
* ''Laird Destro'' (6)
* [[General Flagg]] (7)
}}

==Quotes==
"They thought to shame a Destro through ''discomfort''. As though discomfort is not a weaponeer's stock in trade. We dance in the grey spaces between international law. We refuse to look away from the devastation of our wares, which turns the stomachs of a world that finds it all so necessary, yet impolite. Our Clan took that melded mask of shame, and it became a symbol of out pride. That we can carry such weight. That we can thrive in it. And God, ''how'' we thrive."
:—'''Destro'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The attack on Darklonia occurred back in [[Destro issue 1|issue #1]].
* Scrap-Iron’s remark about the similarity between the Buzzards and the B.A.T.s further hints towards the involvement of [[Cobra Commander]], as only he has the Energon necessary to power the B.A.T.s.
* Scrap-Iron alludes to weapons "thinking for themselves," likely a dual nod to either the robotic Overkill who has been alluded to previously or the [[Transformer]]s.

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* The story Destro tells about the origin of Clan Destro’s mask being based in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wars_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Wars of Three Kingdoms] was first referenced on the [https://www.yojoe.com/action/88/destro2.shtml 1988 figure] file card.
* General Lawrence J. Flagg is the original commanding officer of the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe team]] from the ''A Real American Hero'' era, appearing in both the [[G.I. Joe (comic)|Marvel comic]] and the Sunbow cartoon series (though in the case of the latter, he was merged with fellow general, “Iron Butt” Austin) and served as namesake for the [[USS Flagg]]. While Flagg has appeared sporadically in subsequent ''Joe'' media, such as ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'', more recent iterations have tended to see his role fulfilled by either [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] or [[Joe Colton]].

===Real-life references===
* As mentioned above, the Clan Destro backstory is tied into the Wars of Three Kingdoms, also known as the British Civil Wars, one of the major turning points in British history that helped lead to the modern day [[United Kingdom]].

===Other notes===
* This issue features a guest artist in [[Andrea Milana]], returning from the previous Cobra-centric Energon Universe miniseries, ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]''.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Chameleon attacks Destro, by [[Andrei Bressan]] & Adrian Lucas.
* '''Cover B:''' Destro dual-wielding machine guns, by [[Karl Kerschl]].
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Nikola Čižmešija]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Xamot on explosion background, by [[Mico Suayan]] & [[Rex Lokus]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Destro and an army of bats are confronted by a group of soldiers led by Hawk, by [[Eric Canete]].

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===Advertisements===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 12|#12]], ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]'' [[Scarlett issue 4|#4]], and ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|#12]].
* Codename: [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] continues in ''Scarlett''!
* The [[Cobra]] threat continues in ''Destro''!
* Experience the Energon Universe in the trade paperbacks for ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'', ''Void Rivals'', ''Transformers'', and ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]''
* ''Impact Winter''
* ''Invincible: The Hero-Building Game''
* Skybound Insiders

===Reprints===
* '''''Destro Volume 1: The Enemy''''' ([[December 4]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534357688 / ISBN 978-1534357686 
** Collects issues #1–5.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Destro V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: The Enemy''''' – cover art by Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Destro issues]]

Talk:Transformers Evo.

2024-09-15T13:58:53Z

FishpopUK: Question

What this page needs is the big character group shot of the cast from the very end of the intro. I have one but it is very low resolution. If anyone can get one that would be about the size of a desktop background that would be awesome {{unsigned|149.149.200.14}} 22:38, 6 April 2010 (EDT)

== Full version ==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9n38qDync8 for your romanizing and translating pleasure, folks! --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 09:18, 20 April 2010 (EDT)
:Dang it, I got auto-signed out while I was putting in the rest of the lyrics. Anyway, the actual lyrics may use English instead of katakana and/or nonstandard kanji readings, so corrections may follow once I or someone else gets hold of the official CD/lyrics sheet.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 14:42, 20 April 2010 (EDT)
::[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/301352-jam-project-transformers-evo-cd-release.html Official CD/Lyrics], you say? --[[User:Nerroth|Nerroth]] 17:04, 21 April 2010 (EDT)
:::Don't suppose those could be put somewhere I don't have to join and log in to view?--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 12:39, 23 April 2010 (EDT)
::::[http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5231/tfevolyrics.jpg Lyrics] from the scan I saved. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:44, 23 April 2010 (EDT)
:::::Hm. Got closer than I thought. Neat.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 23:01, 23 April 2010 (EDT)

== [something] Decepticon ==

Is he really saying 'to be a Decepticon', as stated on the page? I heard it as 'defeat Decepticon', but it's not all that clear for me... --[[User:Nerroth|Nerroth]] 18:17, 21 April 2010 (EDT)

== Praise Be to Decepticon ==
http://www.kasi-time.com/item-47495.html looks like it may be the lyrics for the second song on the single, but I'm a weeaboo and my Japanese is limited to less than a dozen characters, and some words I recognize only in romaji. Can anyone with a working understanding of the language confirm or deny this? -- [[User:Ayellowbirds|Ayellowbirds]] 22:49, 22 April 2010 (EDT)
:Kind of hard considering there's not really any place to listen to the song, presently. Only EVO made it to Youtube. The lyrics seem authentic enough though. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 23:09, 22 April 2010 (EDT)
::Yeah, they're the same as the lyrics printed in the CD booklet that Nerroth linked to earlier (though maybe not exactly the same, I only checked a couple of lines). - [[User:Magnus Maximus|Magnus Maximus]] 23:25, 22 April 2010 (EDT)
:::They're the same. And tell me I'm not the only one to realize that the English paragraphs is actually Optimus' opening lines from the 2007 film truncated. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 23:48, 22 April 2010 (EDT)
::::Apart from the typos, that is. And I knew that I recognised that speech from somewhere, but I'm really not a fan of the live-action series (so far, at least). - [[User:Magnus Maximus|Magnus Maximus]] 19:17, 23 April 2010 (EDT)
:::::I gotta ask, do the actual booklet lyrics say "Someone wanted it for good, others for evil", or does it use the proper "Some wanted it for good"? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 06:48, 25 April 2010 (EDT)
::::::[http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5231/tfevolyrics.jpg "Someone wanted it for good".] --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 14:11, 25 April 2010 (EDT)
:::::::<nowiki>*</nowiki>facepalm* --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 14:47, 25 April 2010 (EDT)
::::::::"And the All spark was lost to the far reaches to the space"... --[[User:Nerroth|Nerroth]] 23:35, 25 April 2010 (EDT)

== Blackarachnia ==

Her being an Autobot was in her toy and online bios. It wasn't some sort of secret. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 00:14, 28 November 2010 (EST)
: ''Which'' Autobot became Blackarachnia definitely was a secret. It was a surprise to us that it was Elita-One. And putting "Hey look at this yellow female Autobot becoming Blackarachnia" into the opening credits does spoil the episode once that yellow female Autobot shows up. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 00:23, 28 November 2010 (EST)

== "Transformers EVO" symphonic live version ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCEv0dWNLuM&t=2m24s Just a short preview] from their [http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=LABM-7072 10th anniversary tour]. I'm tempted to add that in, but since I have no clue regarding the actual tracks, I'm not putting it in yet. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 02:27, 28 February 2011 (EST)

== Which studio animated this opening? ==
It's listed that JAM Project did the song but was the animation by another studio? It's very [[Studio_Trigger]] but i doubt it was them

Void Rivals issue 12

2024-09-06T21:32:55Z

FishpopUK: "Creature" felt too small and organic a title for the the black hole occupant so i renamed it something more ominus

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|caption=Looks like the Void Rivals gotta go their own way.
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[August 28]], [[2024]]
|coverdate=August 2024
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Lorenzo De Felici]]
|colors by=[[Patricio Delpeche]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
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'''With the fate of the Sacred Ring in their hands, Darak and Solila must embark on separate paths to save their worlds.'''

==Synopsis==
Premier [[Zalilak]] reports to Minister [[Dulin]] that he has failed to capture [[Darak]] and [[Solila]], and that the job of preventing unity now rests in his hands. Dulin reminds his counterpart that they've had close calls before, but the [[Agorrian]]s have always cleaned up Zalilak's messes in the past. As Zalilak leaves his chamber, one of his troops reports that their scientists have begun to examine the data pad they received from the soldiers in the wastelands and that the [[Energon|information contained within]] could change everything for the [[Zertonian]]s. Zalilak orders the soldier to notify him when the findings are confirmed.

In the streets of [[Zertonia]], [[Ultum]] finds [[Proximus]] lying in an alley, thinking he is dead due to his missing limbs. Ultum reveals that he was abandoned by the [[Unifier]]s for his betrayal and has since been made a cadet by the Zertonian army, with the promise that they would find his mother. However, Ultum is pretty sure she’s dead, a belief Proximus echoes. As Ultum begins to cry, Proximus tells him to stop, lest the soldiers hear. Ultum apologizes and asks if he can hide with Proximus, a request the hunter reluctantly acquiesces.

On [[Monacus]], [[Skuxxoid]] finds himself in a high-speed pursuit as he flees from Lord [[Gyconi]]. He manages to escape with his prize for [[Bosch]], but as he prepares to leave the asteroid, he looks up at the stars, wondering to himself what he still does this for.

In [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]'s base in the wasteland, Solila prepares to depart on her journey to find [[Zerta Trion]], though Darak objects to her going alone. However, Solila insists that if their people are to be reunited, Darak needs to continue to [[Agorria]] with Springer and find the Unifiers there. Still not wanting her to face the journey alone, Darak gives her his [[Handroid]], much to the glove’s objections. Solila tells Darak that he reminds her of [[Polada|her brother]], and warns him that she doesn’t want him ending up like he did.

As they say goodbye, she presses her forehead to his, and their [[mind eye]]s touch. Inside the black hole at the center of the [[Sacred Ring]], a giant mechanical figure awakens, turning its glowing green eyes outward. And as soon as the two separate, the figure returns to its slumber.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (11)

|h4=[[Agorrian]]s|c4=
* [[Dulin]] (2)
* [[Darak]] (7)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Zalilak]] (1)
* Zertonian soldier (3)
* [[Ultum]] (4)
* [[Proximus]] (5)
* [[Solila]] (6)
* ''[[Polada]]'' (12)

|h6=Others|c6=
* [[Handroid]] (8)
* [[Skuxxoid]] (9)
* [[Gyconi]] (10)
* Giant Mechanical Entity (13)
}}

==Quotes==
"Good luck with your people.'" 
"''Luck?'' I don’t need luck! I traded you in for a ''giant killer robot''. He’s got a sword and everything. I’m good." 
:—'''Solila''' and '''Darak'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Zalilak and Dulin were first revealed to be working together to prevent the reunification of their people in [[Void Rivals issue 4|issue #4]].
* Springer gave the Zertonians data on [[Energon]] and its effects on the Zertonians/Agorrians (as seen in [[Void Rivals issue 10|issue #10]]) [[Void Rivals issue 11|last issue]].
* Though Proximus hitched a ride with the Zertonian army after getting his mechanical limbs removed by Springer in issue #10, he appears to have chosen not to return to being Zalilak's prisoner as he was in [[Void Rivals issue 7|issue #7]].
* Ultum betrayed [[Kanela]] and the other Unifiers to the Zertonian army in [[Void Rivals issue 6|issue #6]]. It was during their escape that Solila promised to get Kanela's data packet to their counterparts on [[Agorria]], a mission she asks Darak to fulfill for her in this issue.
* Solila was first told of her sacred mission by Mistress [[Vill]] in [[Void Rivals issue 5|issue #5]], and she references both her and Darak having heard Zerta's voice in issues #10 and [[Void Rivals issue 2|#2]], respectively.
* Springer asks Darak to tell him about his encounter with [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] from back in [[Void Rivals issue 1|issue #1]].

===''Transformers'' references===
* Monacus and Lord Gyconi come from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[The Gambler]]".
* A giant mechanical figure in some kind of spherical shape at the center of a black hole with glowing green eyes? Is this the legendary [[Goliant]] we’ve heard about… or [[Unicron|something worse]]?

===Covers (5)===
* '''Cover A:''' Darak and Solila part ways, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover B:''' A [[Quintesson Judge]], by [[Stefano Simeone]].
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[André Lima Araújo]] and [[Chris O'Halloran]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Solila and Zalilak, Darak and Dulin, and a Quintesson looming, by [[Chris Stevens]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Springer lays fallen as Solila holds her spear in triumph, by [[Jorge Fornés]].

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File:Void Rivals 12 Cover D.jpg|
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</gallery>

===Advertisements===
*Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]'' [[Scarlett issue 4|#4]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|#12]], and ''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]'' [[Destro issue 4|#4]].
''Impact Winter''
* Experience the Energon Universe in the trade paperbacks for ''Void Rivals'', ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'', ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'', and ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]''.
* “Choose Your Side” campaign for Skybound Insiders
* ''Invincible: The Hero-Building Game''

===Reprints===
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' ([[September 18]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534328378 / ISBN 978-1534328372 
** Collects issues #7–12.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Void Rivals issues]]

Demolishor (Armada)

2024-06-27T12:39:24Z

FishpopUK: /* Notes */ Removed the ", if not only," as there's 3 other examples

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Demolishor}}
:''Demolishor is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:ArmDemolishorDWCalendar.jpg|upright=2.3|thumb|They were delicious.]]
'''Demolishor''' is not the brightest soldier in [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s ranks, but he is one of the most reliable. He holds very true-to-[[spark]] values concerning loyalty and devotion to the Decepticon cause; to him, a leader is to be obeyed without hesitation, and he will give his all on any battefield he may be ordered onto. His values, however, sometimes collide with Megatron's ultimately selfish goals, and though Demolishor does not necessarily ''resent'' his leader for sometimes acting contrary to what he sees as the principles of his faction, he does occasionally find himself struggling to reconcile the two. Ultimately, Demolishor may find that devotion to the Decepticon way of life is not the same thing as devotion to Megatron.

His [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]], although sometimes he likes the added boost of firepower that [[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bonecrusher]] gives him.

{{bigquote|No matter what the order, I know Demolishor will accept it--gladly, even.|Megatron|"[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada #1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alvin Sanders]] (English), [[Dale Wilson]] (English dubbing error, "[[Union]]" only), [[Kōji Yusa]] (Japanese)|[[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German), [[Antonio Angrisano]] (Italian), [[Vesa Hämes]] (Finnish), [[Michel Dodane]] (French), [[Francisco Andrés Valdivia]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Guillermo Martínez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Jorge Vasconcellos]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

[[File:Metamorphosis demolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Is that you, John Wayne? Is this me?"]]
Alerted by a signal beacon to the reactivation of the long-lost [[Mini-Con]]s on [[Earth]], Demolishor joined [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in warping to the planet. While his leader was busy battling [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], who had followed them there, Demolishor and Starscream took an interest in the nearby [[human]] children who had had been responsible for activating the beacon, but were prevented from grabbing them by the appearance of Autobot [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. The Decepticons withdrew to their base of operations within the wreck of the [[Exodus (Armada)|Mini-Con spaceship]] on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to regroup, where Demolishor soon picked up the signals of two more Mini-Cons the children had activated. Returning to Earth, now outfitted with a missile-tank [[alternate mode]], Demolishor joined the Decepticons in attempting to capture the children and the Mini-Cons, but found themselves obstructed by the Autobots once again. Demolishor went up against Optimus Prime himself, physically trying to restrain the Autobot leader while in his truck mode, but got blasted and run over for his efforts. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} During the battle that followed, another two Mini-Cons were uncovered and retrieved by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], one of which he kept for himself, and the other which he presented to Megatron. After retreating back to the moon, Demolishor and Starscream duelled to prove themselves worthy of being given the Mini-Con; their contest was something of a draw, but Megatron gave the Mini-Con, [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]], to Demolishor. {{storylink|Base}}

[[File:Base demolishor vehiclemode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Rolling, rolling, rolling. Keep them wagons rolling.]]

Demolishor took part in the search for a new Mini-Con in the [[Grand Canyon]], during which he menaced Red Alert and [[Carlos Lopez]], {{storylink|Comrade}} and later squared off against Red Alert and Hot Shot alongside the other Decepticons in the Arctic, only to retreat when Optimus Prime joined the fight. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} While on a mission in a heavy forest, Demolishor used Blackout to track the location of a hidden Mini-Con, and spent most of the time teasing Starscream over his lack of a Mini-Con. {{storylink|Jungle}} The tables were soon turned, though, when the Decepticons experienced some downtime, and everyone began mocking Demolishor for how clumsy and useless he was outside of a combat situation. About to slug Starscream for the insults, Demolishor only wound up proving everyone right when he tripped over [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] and fell through the base wall. {{storylink|Carnival}}

[[File:Palace demolishor and bonecrusher.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|You know, you don't talk very much...I like you!]]

Demolishor stood guard while the other Decepticons searched the endless wastes of the [[Sahara|Sahara desert]] for a new Mini-Con signal, and nearly blasted Cyclonus when he mistook him for an enemy combatant. Actual enemies were soon to arrive in the form of the Autobots, but in the shoot-out that ensued, a subsidence caused Demolishor and the Autobots' human allies to disappear beneath the shifting sands. They all wound up in a ruined subterranean palace full of anachronistically high-tech defences that they discovered had been created through the power of the [[Mini-Con storage panel]] the temple was built around. Demolishor pursued the kids through the ruins, fighting off robotic spider-sentries, and managed to claim the Mini-Con for his own. Escaping even as the ruins collapsed around him, Demolishor activated the Mini-Con, [[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bonecrusher]], and used its power to send the Autobots packing. Unfortunately, Megatron forced him to give Bonecrusher up because he had "disobeyed" orders by abandoning his guard post. {{storylink|Palace}}

[[File:Swoop demolishor strung up.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"He had a baseball bat and I was tied to a ceiling. Ticking him off was the smart thing to do."]]

Demolishor was not optimistic when the Decepticons captured the Autobots' human friends [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]], and he was right, as hostage negotiations went wrong thanks to an act of rebellion by Leader-1. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} A Mini-Con search in the catacombs beneath a human city fared a little better; though he needed to send Blackout to search the narrower spots, Demolishor was able to join in beating up new Autobot [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] before the Decepticons secured the Mini-Con and withdrew. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} Soon after, during a mission to a sunken underwater city, Demolishor kept the Autobots busy while Megatron searched the ruins and successfully located another Mini-Con. {{storylink|Ruin}} Following a failed attempt to secure another Mini-Con from a volcanic island, Demolishor watched as Megatron forcibly awoke the Mini-Con from the underwater ruins, which turned out to be one of a [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|trio]] who could together form the legendary [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword. {{storylink|Prehistory}} In a failed attempt to obtain the other two sword components, presently in Autobot custody, the Decepticons staged a raid on the Autobots' base, during which Demolishor was ambushed and strung up by Smokescreen. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

[[File:Gale demolishor and blackout.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Are you saying you have something against a 'man' and a minicon being together?"]]

Demolishor's alternate mode did not prove conducive to mountain-climbing when a new Mini-Con signal was detected on a high peak. Hot Shot proceeded to slice Demolishor's shoulder cannons off with the Star Saber, which made him reluctant enough to plead with Megatron not to attack the Autobots' base in hopes of retrieving the sword. He was prepared to take Hot Shot on again soon after, but was probably grateful when Starscream stepped in to challenge the young Autobot to a one-on-one duel instead. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Later, Demolishor stood guard when the Decepticons began tunnelling beneath a human highway for a Minicon, ordering Cyclonus into action when Blackout detecting the approaching Autobots. While the other Decepticons were busy in battle, Demolishor got stuck with digging duties, but failed to unearth the Mini-Con before the Autobots surrounded them and forced a retreat. {{storylink|Gale}} The chance for a rematch with Hot Shot soon came in a fight that carried from Earth back to the Decepticons' moonbase, which ended when the enigmatic [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] helped the Decepticons reclaim the Star Saber. With Hot Shot disarmed, Demolishor and Cyclonus gave him a brutal stomping and dumped his body back on Earth. {{storylink|Credulous}}

[[File:Conspiracy demolishor weapons mode.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|right|After transforming Demolishor a few times in the office, Hasbro wanted to repaint him gray and black and name him Metal Gear Demolishor in hopes of selling him better.]]

The Star Saber ended up in Starscream's hands, and he swaggered around the base with it, mocking Demolishor and trying to taunt him into fights he couldn't win. Knowing that simply taking the sword would cause dissension in the ranks, Megatron used Leader-1 to trick Starscream into accidentally attacking Demolishor with the blade. Demolishor and the others were given cause to question Starscream's competency with the sword, forcing him to hand it over to Megatron. {{storylink|Conspiracy}}

When Starscream voiced his concerns that Scavenger might have went and joined the Autobots after deserting the Decepticons, Cyclonus and Demolishor pointed out that there was no evidence that the mercenary had actually switched sides. Seeing him among the Autobot ranks changed Demolishor's mind. The turncoat's tactics allowed the Autobots to thoroughly outsmart the Decepticons on the battlefield, giving them their first defeat in a long time. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}} Demolishor then got chased around the moon by Megatron wielding the Star Saber in a supposed "training exercise". {{storylink|Vacation}} Things seemed to be going Demolishor's way when he successfully dug up the next Mini-Con, but it was then blasted out of his hands by new Autobot arrival [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] just as he warped out. A slash to his arm from the Star Saber was his punishment, which made him redouble his efforts on the next Mini-Con hunt. The Mini-Con recovered was the final member of the [[Race Mini-Con Team|Race Team]], and Demolishor watched alongside the other Decepticons as the tiny 'bots formed the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom shield]] for the first time. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} When Megatron engineered a decisive battle between himself and the Autobots, bringing both Star Saber and Skyboom to bear, Demolishor helped out by raining fire down on the Autobots and engaging in a back-and-forth bout of boulder slinging with Smokescreen. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Rebellion demolishor headshot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|He thought of a good reason to follow Mr. Popo's pecking order.]]

When Megatron concocted a plan to divide and conquer the Autobots using the Decepticons' warp system, Demolishor was charged with coordinating the operation of the warp gates from the moon base. {{storylink|Vow}} This plan failed, as did their next offensive, and Megatron decided to take out his frustrations on Starscream. Fearing that Megatron would ''kill'' the younger 'bot, Demolishor actually blasted through the door his leader had locked in order to stop him. Observing the Decepticons' morale faltering all around him, Demolishor tried to reinvigorate his comrades, but was blind to the fact that they were all being manipulated by Sideways, who was seeking to shake up their ranks. When Sideways goaded Starscream into trying to destroy the warp gate, Demolishor stopped him, but Starscream merely redirected his anger and challenged Megatron to a duel instead. Demolishor woke the sleeping Cyclonus, and the pair watched as their two comrades duked it out, with Megatron's inevitable victory providing the renewal of morale and vigor the 'Cons required. {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}

[[File:Desperate demolishor and minicons.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|World of Tanks: Transformers Edition]]

The arrival of boastful Decepticon tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] was a source of great frustration to Demolishor, who found his position as Megatron's closest confidant usurped by the newcomer. Already publicly embarrassed by Thrust when he used his invisibility powers to trip him up, Demolishor groused his way through Thrust's first mission plan, {{storylink|Tactician}} and spent a lot of energy loudly blaming Thrust when it failed. It didn't break Megatron's trust in his new minion, however, and Thrust soon had another plan put together, but that one went awry when Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] revealed their power to combine. Demolishor was grabbed by the powered-up Autobot leader and dumped in the ocean. {{storylink|Linkup}} Demolishor's hatred of Thrust was soon exploited by Sideways, who tricked him into trying to destroy Thrust in another attempt to manipulate the Decepticons to his own ends. But both Sideways and Demolishor had been duped themselves: Thrust knew Sideways was working against them in service of a mysterious master, and allowed the scenario to play out, then all the Decepticons, including a confused and angry Demolishor, turned on Sideways and expelled him from their ranks. {{storylink|Detection}}

[[File:Sacrifice demolishor binoculars.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Swiggity swooty, I'm coming in for that booty."]]

During a later battle on a beach, Demolishor was nearly squashed when the giant Decepticon battleship [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] arrived on the scene. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} While Megatron merged with Tidal Wave to battle Optimus Prime and Jetfire, Demolishor led the Decepticons' Mini-Cons in a charge to keep the other Autobots busy. {{storylink|Desperate}} Some uneventful downtime followed, during which Demolishor just stood around and watched as Megatron got repaired and Thrust went off a Mini-Con search of his own (to be fair, Demolishor had wanted to go too... Thrust simply didn't bother telling him he was leaving). {{storylink|Runaway}}

Demolishor was on hand when [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] was welcomed into Megatron's forces. {{storylink|Past II}} Following this, the Decepticons had Starscream and the Star Saber lure the Autobots out of their base, with Demolishor watching them through binoculars to check that they had brought the third Mini-Con weapon, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] with them. Once the Decepticons learned the Autobots had purposely left it at the base, Demolishor took part in an attack on the undermanned Autobot headquarters to steal the Blaster. {{storylink|Sacrifice}} Unfortunately, they didn't tell Starscream they would be doing this, and he was furious at being abandoned on the battlefield; when Demolishor tried to take the Star Saber from him for Megatron, they nearly came to blows until Demolishor backed down. The enraged Starscream proceeded to defect to the Autobots, and provided them with access codes that allowed them to invade the Decepticons' moonbase. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} Demolishor watched gape-mouthed as the Autobots materialized through the Decepticons' warp gate, but managed to compose himself long enough to sound the alarm. [[File:Rescue demolishor blinded by laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|A new low.]] In the resulting battle, Demolishor chased down [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], but was prevented from destroying the Mini-Con combiner when a precision strike by [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] blinded him long enough for Hot Shot to take him out. {{storylink|Rescue}}

The Autobots successfully freed all the Decepticons' captive Mini-Cons, so Demolishor and the others were stuck filling in for the tiny 'bots, picking up where they'd left off on the construction of a spaceship, and cutting into the time the Decepticons would have otherwise spent gossiping and watching Megatron vent his anger by destroying the lunar landscape. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} He was part of the Decepticons' next battle, which was actually a carefully constructed scheme by Thrust to bring Starscream, the Star Saber and the Skyboom back to the Decepticon fold. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} Once Starscream was back in their ranks, however, Demolishor observed him dragging Thrust off for a private "chat"; he tried to tattle on him to Megatron, but the Decepticon leader wasn't interested. The three Mini-Cons weapons were subsequently used to power the Decepticons' completed spaceship, and Demolishor was charged with piloting the vessel, struggling but eventually succeeding in mastering the proper flow of power from the weapons to achieve successful liftoff. {{storylink|Threaten}} When Optimus Prime and Jetfire arrived to stop the ship from using its [[Hydra Cannon]] against Earth, Demolishor, Cyclonus and Wheeljack dealt with Jetfire, pinning him down and leaving him unable to stop Optimus from sacrificing himself to stop the cannon's blast. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

[[File:Drift powerlinxdemolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"My god...it's full of Mini-Cons..."]]

With Optimus destroyed, Demolishor and the other Decepticons set course back to Cybertron, {{storylink|Remorse}} but soon found themselves pursued by the Autobots in a [[Axalon (Armada)|ship]] of their own. {{storylink|Depart}} Demolishor tracked the Autobots' approach, and participated in the space battle that followed, grappling with [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]. The combat reached a surprising climax when Optimus Prime was returned to life by the Mini-Cons, {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}} but no sooner had it ended than a worm hole suddenly appeared that sucked several of the Autobots away. Tracking the lost Autobots to a sterile alien world, Demolishor ventured down to the planet's surface with Megatron and Starscream, where they all wound up embroiled in a fierce battle with [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]], a dark clone of Optimus. Gravely wounded by the evil creature, Demolishor, Megatron, Starscream, Hot Shot, and Red Alert were saved by their Mini-Cons, who combined their energy to give their partners a power boost, [[Powerlinx|fusing their armor into new colors]] in the process. {{storylink|Puppet}}

[[File:Alliance powerlinxdemolishor vehiclemode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Rolling, rolling, rawhide!]]

Returning to Cybertron ahead of the Autobots, Demolishor and the Decepticons quickly subjugated the planet using the power of the Mini-Con weapons. When the Autobots arrived, they brought warning of the coming of a mysterious cosmic enemy known as [[Unicron]]; Demolishor was concerned by their story, but Megatron (now "Galvatron" after his Mini-Con power-up) refused to believe it. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Soon after, when Hot Shot burst into the Decepticon base in an attempt to make Galvatron see reason, Demolishor and Cyclonus tried to stop him, but Wheeljack, being an old friend of the Autobot's, let him pass. During Hot Shot's explanation, Thrust was revealed to be an agent of Unicron himself, and absconded into Cybertron's depths with the Skyboom and Requiem Blaster; {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Demolishor gave chase, but when he reported back that he had lost Thrust's trail, he was ordered at Star Saber-point by an angry Galvatron to continue searching. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} The search for Thrust was a failure, however, Demolishor resumed his military duties, monitoring Autobot troop movements. {{storylink|Portent}}

Despite the revelation that Unicron was very real, having been hiding in plain sight as Cybertron's moon, Galvatron still refused to acknowledge his threat, and preferring to press on against the Autobots. Demolishor was busy in battle and did not witness Starscream sacrificing himself to prove Unicron's power to Galvatron. {{storylink|Cramp}} [[File:Alliance powerlinxdemolishor and blackout.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]] Demolishor was unmoved by his death, but supported Galvatron in his decision to at last ally the Decepticons with the Autobots against Unicron. Demolishor attended the formal alliance ceremony, hesitantly shaking hands with Hot Shot. He and Cyclonus subsequently joined Hot Shot and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] on a reconnaissance mission to Unicron's surface, where Demolishor became separated from Blackout when Unicron began transforming. Believing his Mini-Con lost, Demolishor returned to the landing site in preparation for withdrawal, but an attack by a swarm of [[Dead End Drone]]s stymied them. Demolishor was taken aback when the two Autobots willingly covered him so he could help Cyclonus out of a chasm, and was given pause to reconsider his feelings towards them when Hot Shot presented him with Blackout, whom he had safely recovered for him. {{storylink|Alliance}} Analyzing the data that Blackout had gathered on Unicron's surface, Demolishor located a weak spot on the planet-sized monster's neck. While their troops attacked this sensitive area, Optimus Prime and Galvatron were able to insert themselves inside Unicron's body. {{storylink|Union}} Gathering on the bridge of the Autobots' ''Axalon'' with the others, Demolishor watched and waited; when Unicron became non-functional, he voted against attacking in fear that they would hurt Galvatron, still within. Soon, he observed as Galvatron and Prime emerged from the giant, engaged in brutal one-to-one combat, and Galvatron sacrificed himself to end the cycle of hatred that was fuelling Unicron. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Cloud''====
At some point after [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] joined the Autobots on Earth, Starscream encountered a small group of Transformers who had travelled to their world from the other-dimensional [[Cloud World]]. This caused him to miss a scheduled check-in with the Decepticon base, and Demolishor and Cyclonus were dispatched to see what had happened. They arrived after the otherworldly travellers had left, and faced off against the trio of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]], [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], and Side Swipe. {{storylink|Return}}
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====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alvin Sanders]] (English), unknown stand-in actor (English, "[[Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok]]", "[[Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary]]" only), [[Doron Bell, Jr.]] (English, "[[Distribution]]", "[[The Omega Train]]", "[[Decepticon Army]]" and "[[Ironhide Team]]" only), [[Kōji Yusa]] (Japanese)|[[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German), [[Csaba Tokaji]] (Hungarian), [[Vesa Hämes]] (Finnish), [[Francisco Andrés Valdivia]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Guillermo Martínez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Michel Dodane]] (French), [[Antonio Angrisano]] (Italian), [[Adam Bauman]] (Polish)}}

{{note|Events derived solely from the ''Super Link'' version of the series are described in italic text.}}

[[File:MegatronsSword demolishor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"Constructicon colors!" "...this is going to end badly for me, isn't it?"]]

Following Megatron and Unicron's apparent destruction at the climax of the [[Unicron Battles]], the alliance between the Decepticons and Autobots continued. Together, over the next ten years, they rebuilt Cybertron, and allied with humankind to establish the [[Cybertron City (city)|Cybertron Cities]] to mine [[energon]] on Earth. Demolishor was assigned to [[Ocean City]], where he guarded the city's main gate. Though he was as prone to grumbling as ever, and still put a lot of significance on the fact that he remained a Decepticon despite the alliance, Demolishor developed something of a friendship with his new allies and grew into his role.

[[File:MegatronsSword demolishor and cyclonus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Dumb and Dumber]]

Demolishor probably figured it was going to be another regular duty shift the day rebellious human [[Kicker Jones]] raised Ocean City from its usual resting place beneath the sea. Trying to stop the young punk from leaving the city without authorization, Demolishor was outmaneuvered, and didn't take kindly to Hot Shot making fun of him for it. As such, when Kicker tried to leave a second time, Demolishor was extra-dedicated to stopping him... but still failed to prevent him getting past. Kicker's second trip outside, however, had been brought on by the impending arrival of an Energon-stealing [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] horde, which Demolishor then helped fend off. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}} Reports soon came in of a Terrorcon attack on [[Asteroid City]] out in space, and [[Lunar City]] on the moon, where Demolishor's old comrades Tidal Wave and Cyclonus were stationed, respectively. When they disappeared in the attacks, Demolishor angrily claimed the Autobots would have worked harder to search for them if they had been Autobots. {{storylink|Energon Stars}} Tidal Wave soon reappeared, but had fallen in with the Terrorcon forces, claiming that their master [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] was planning to revive Megatron for them—an allegation that shocked Demolishor and forced him to think hard on his loyalties. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

[[File:Demolishor MegSword.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|And so Demolishor became the king of England.]]

When Cyclonus returned to Earth soon after, Demolishor was overjoyed to see that his friend had survived, and the pair immediately indulged in some friendly sparring, ''while Demolishor shared the news of Megatron's potential rebirth''. Full of vigor, the duo were keen to help defend [[Plains City]] when the Terrorcon horde attacked it, but things took a turn when the Terrorcon leader [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] revealed a sword that Alpha Q had forged from Megatron's own [[spark]]. Sensing his old leader's lifeforce in the blade, Cyclonus immediately turned on the Autobots to join the Terrorcon crusade, but Demolishor was much more conflicted; when the blade was sent flying during the fighting and landed in front of him, his fear and uncertainty caused him to hesitate before picking it up, and Tidal Wave snatched it away. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

[[File:NewCybertronCity ironhide and demolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Demolishor was part of the unit sent to the Arctic to help establish [[Blizzard City]], but was too distracted by what he had experienced to do much work. This led to him arguing with the Autobot [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], who didn't trust him because he was a Decepticon, and who he in turn teased over being a rookie, but when Kicker got lost in a blizzard, the two had to join forces to search for him. Working with Ironhide to fend off a Terrorcon attack, Demolishor rejected the chance to join Cyclonus and Tidal Wave, still unconvinced that Megatron was ''really'' alive. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}} But the truth was soon to reveal itself, when Megatron, reborn from within Unicron by the power of energon, launched a massive attack on Ocean City. After only a moment to process this revelation, Demolishor submitted himself to Megatron's leadership once more, but his time in the Autobots meant the transition was not easy: he knocked Ironhide out himself rather than let him risk his life against Megatron, and hesitated to open the door to the city when Megatron commanded it. To force him to pick one absolute loyalty, Megatron dared Demolishor to fire his weapons at him, but he could not, and reluctantly blew the door to the city open. After Megatron's forces raided the city's energon stores, Ironhide pleaded with Demolishor not to leave with them, but he departed in silence with his fellow Decepticons. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}}

[[File:EnergonTower demolishor gunfingers.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Not wholly convinced of Demolishor's loyalty, Megatron left him to stand guard over the Decepticons' base—the dormant body of Unicron itself, stolen from Alpha Q—while the villains departed on their next mission. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} When the Decepticons tried searching the remains of Asteroid City for more energon, Demolishor was unable to find any; Megatron started bludgeoning him for his failure until he suggested they check out Lunar City. He joined Megatron and Cyclonus in raiding the moonbase, then confronted the Autobots in a brief battle in the [[asteroid belt]]. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} Demolishor was slightly taken aback to learn that Ocean City would be their next attack target, but he participated in the assault nonetheless, reluctantly squaring off against an angry, vengeful Ironhide. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}} Returning to Unicron, they discovered Alpha Q had stolen a chunk of their energon stockpile in their absence, and had one more surprise for them: he had revived Starscream as an "energon ghost" and sent him to kill Megatron. Demolishor tried to hold off the mind-wiped spectre of his former teammate, but was helpless to stop him. Fortunately, Megatron used the power of Unicron to bring Starscream under his control, {{storylink|The Legend of Rodimus}} and Demolishor looked on as Megatron welcomed him back to the Decepticon ranks. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

[[File:KickerBeware megatron and demolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|[[w:Spider-Man (2002 film)|"You have a knack for getting in trouble." "You have a knack for saving my life."]]]]

After the Autobots protected their Cybertron Cities with new [[energon tower]]s, Megatron took out his frustrations on Demolishor and Cyclonus, and tried to pry from them information on ''how'' the Autobots found energon deposits in the first place. It took Starscream's blade pressed to his throat before Demolishor would reveal the existence of Kicker's extrasensory ability to detect energon, but with that information, Megatron formulated a plan. While the Autobots were visiting the remains of Lunar City, Demolishor approached Ironhide and Kicker with the story that he had abandoned Megatron, in an attempt to lure Kicker back to the Decepticons' mobile base for capture. The plan went wrong when Scorponok, secretly working for Alpha Q, took off with the base, and Demolishor and Cyclonus's subsequent attempt to snatch Kicker was thwarted by the unseen intervention of [[Team Rodimus]]. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} Demolishor was aghast at Megatron's response to this failure: to simply destroy the Cybertron Cities remotely with an orbital bombardment. He tried to make his leader understand that doing so would kill many humans as well, struggling to explain that humans did not have immortal sparks like Transformers, but Megatron was immovable, and Demolishor was forced to stand by his side as the assault began. Fortunately, the Autobots erected a planetwide [[energon grid]] that shielded Earth from the attack. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}}

[[File:Energon-Demolishor-Death.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"Damn you, Ironhide! You were the worst roommate!"]]

Demolishor was a little concerned for Cyclonus's mental state when Megatron used the power of Unicron to heal injuries he had sustained, in the process reformatting him into "Snow Cat"; Megatron brushed off his concerns, and instead excoriated his troops for their failure to locate the interfering Alpha Q. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}} An attempt to flush Alpha Q out only brought the Decepticons into conflict with Team Rodimus, a battle from which Demolishor convinced Megatron to retreat. Soon after, the Decepticons attacked the Autobot ship ''[[Miranda II]]'', which activated its personal [[energon grid]] defense system during the battle. Observing that the distracted Megatron was directly in the path of the grid, Demolishor was galvanized into making a final, fateful decision about where his loyalties lay: diving into action, he pushed his leader out of the way and took the force of the grid's blast himself. ''With his final words, Demolishor entreated the horrified Ironhide to remember him'', and then exploded. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}}

[[File:TaleofTwoHeros demolishor hypermode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Though Demolishor's body was destroyed, his spark persisted and was salvaged by Megatron. Using his control over Unicron's powers to fashion a new body for Demolishor, Megatron took the extra step of wiping his mind, removing any trace of his conflicted nature and degenerating him into a simple-minded, ape-like creature, easily excited and prone to grunting and jumping around. He first saw action in his new form on a blizzard-swept planet, where he and Snow Cat successfully seized an energon deposit from the Autobots, but were sent packing by a swarm of Alpha Q's new [[Cruellock]] Terrorcons. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}} He subsequently joined the Decepticon effort to prevent the Autobots from reaching Unicron's body, {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} and engaged [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] in a vehicle-mode battle on the ''Miranda II's'' hull as both the ship and Unicron returned to Cybertron via [[space bridge]]. The Decepticons were forced to warp away when the Autobots turned the planet's energon grid on, inflicting massive damage onto Unicron's body. {{storylink|Battle Stations}} The sight of Unicron in the skies of Cybertron led the Decepticons on the planet to revolt—news that Demolishor and Snow Cat happily brought to Megatron, though he wasn't particularly bothered. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}}

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Demolishor was part of the unit sent down to Cybertron's surface to recruit Decepticon war criminal [[Shockblast]]. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}} Upon returning, he had to contend with an energon-starved Unicron's automatic defense attempting to impale him with huge spikes. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Once that situation was under control, Demolishor was part of the team sent back down to Cybertron to create an opening in the planet's energon grid by destroying energon towers, {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} then helped hold off the Autobots while Terrorcons gathered energon from the planet's core. This energon re-powered Unicron enough for Megatron to have him transform, and Demolishor helped keep the attacking Autobots busy while the process completed itself. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} When Unicron's transformation was done, Megatron opened his surface beneath Demolishor and Snow Cat so they could escape a standoff with Scorponok, but the Terrorcon leader dogged them through Unicron's interior, foiling their every attempt to battle the Autobots. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} Subsequently, an unstable energon reaction initiated by Alpha Q opened up a rift in space, through which Demolishor, along with Unicron and all the other Decepticons, were sucked into. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

[[File:ImprisonedInferno demolishor embarassed.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|On this ship, you are to refer to me as "idiot," not "you captain"! I mean - you know what I mean!]]

On the [[Alpha Q's universe|other side of the rift]], Alpha Q used Unicron's head and his energon to begin recreating all the planets that Unicron had once eaten, and Demolishor and the Decepticons began stealing the energon growing within them to continue Megatron's plans for Unicron's body. The Autobots followed, and succeeded in apprehending Shockblast; Demolishor brought news of his capture to Megatron, but the Decepticons purposely left him in Autobot custody on [[Iron Planet]] while they clashed with the Autobots for that planet's energon reserves. {{storylink|Protection}} They later made actual attempts to rescue their comrade. As the Decepticons hunted down the Autobot who had been Shockblast's guard, Inferno, Demolishor was surprised to discover that Shockblast had been demoted below him. He didn't quite grasp the concept of outranking a fellow Decepticon. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} During the Decepticon attack on [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], Demolishor helped run interference in orbit to keep the Autobots from getting down to the planet's surface, but he and his team-mates were taken down by new Autobot arrivals [[Team Bulkhead]]. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Undeterred, Demolishor and the Decepticons soon made another play for Jungle Planet's energon, only to be repelled when the Autobots erected a new energon tower to shield the planet. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} Not long thereafter, Demolishor accompanied Megatron in approaching Inferno, who was struggling to overcome the mind-altering programming that the Decepticon leader had inflicted upon him. When Megatron was called away to [[Ocean Planet]], Demolishor, Starscream, and Scorponok were left to help Inferno through his "transition", but Inferno elected to kill himself rather than become a Decepticon. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

[[File:ReturnOurScorponok demolishor and snowcat.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Dumb and Dumber To]]

''With an energon grid now protecting most of the planets, the Decepticons had to scavenge what they could from the half-formed world outside the grid, but Demolishor didn't mind the menial labor. He took part in the battle on the newly-formed [[Planet Q]], where he tried and failed to get Scorponok to focus on energon gathering, rather than fighting Ironhide.'' {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}} Between fights, Demolishor and Snow Cat shuttled supplies around, but had to contend with tremors that shook Unicron, spawned by Megatron's impatience. {{storylink|Crash Course}} On their next energon-gathering mission, Demolishor and his buddies came under attack from the Autobots, but managed to cover the Terrorcons' escape, allowing them to deliver the final payload of energon needed to power Unicron back up to the stage where he could move again. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Demolishor and the other 'Con grunts then battled the Autobots on Unicron's surface, preventing them from interfering with Megatron's successful reintegration of Unicron's body and head. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}} Demolishor was first on the scene when Shockblast briefly usurped the power of the completed Unicron, but got blasted by the traitor and then expelled from Unicron's body. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Megatron destroyed Shockblast and briefly retook control, but was soon possessed by Unicron himself, leaving Demolishor, Snow Cat, and Mirage struggling to escape the planet-eater's internal defenses. They failed, and ended up bound to Unicron's surface by energy-tentacles, giving them a front-row seat for the Unicron-controlled Megatron's battle with the gigantic, [[Primus]]-empowered Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Fortunately for them, they were freed by a barrage of Autobot fire moments before Optimus destroyed Unicron, but were subsequently captured by [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

[[File:Wishes rad hides from demolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"ONCE! IN A LIFE! TIME-" "Go away!" "What? What's wrong with my voice?"]]

With Megatron having apparently perished along with Unicron, Demolishor, Snow Cat, and Mirage were incarcerated on Cybertron, but were soon freed by Starscream, who revealed that Megatron still lived. {{storylink|Ambition}} They were joined in their breakout by Shockblast's younger brother [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]], who suggested using the planet's energon grid against the Autobots. Demolishor led him to the control room, and might have discovered its human operators, [[Rad White]] and the Jones family, hiding in a vent if he hadn't fallen flat on his face while attempting to peer inside it. {{storylink|Wishes}} Six Shot succeeded in taking control of the energon gas powering the grid and using it to force the Autobots off the planet, and the other Decepticon grunts began to feel underappreciated as Megatron (now "Galvatron" again after exposure to [[Super Energon]]) praised Six Shot for his accomplishments. However, following a battle on the hull of the ''Miranda II'', during which Demolishor and Snow Cat were clobbered by [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]], they all enjoyed watching Galvatron beat Six Shot up for taking action without orders. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} The Autobots were soon able to find a way to break through the gas shroud and return to Cybertron; Demolishor took part in the battle that followed, which concluded with the Autobots escaping underground. {{storylink|Break Through}}

[[File:IronhideTeam demolishor news reporter.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|On next week's episode, we're gonna have a roach problem!]]

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

[[File:Distribution FusionDance.JPG|left|thumb|upright=1.4| [[Chris McFeely|A good man]] died to bring you these Energon summaries.]]

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

[[File:DestructivePower demolishor altmode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Who's the 13-gear road ranger an' a sex machine to all the chicks? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR_PeHh9wZQ&t=3880 MEGAWEAPON!]]]

Once the rogue Terrorcons were back under control, the Decepticons turned to the business of using the energon towers to move Cybertron through space, through the rift and back to Alpha Q's realm. Demolishor helped battle the Autobots as the planet moved through the rift, and later tried to defend the towers against Autobot attack, though both times, he had to contend with Six Shot's ambition constantly undermining their battlefield movements. {{storylink|Formidable}} After Six Shot purposefully allowed the towers he was guarding to overload, Demolishor was assigned to keep an eye on him alongside Snow Cat and Mirage. Six Shot soon tricked them into leaving him unattended by suggesting they make another play for the Super Energon pool. Demolishor and his buddies sped off, but quickly found the corridors all around them closing off as Six Shot used the control room to lock them in. Starscream freed Demolishor and co. a short time later, but they found themselves battling Autobots until far more world-shaking matters took precedent: Galvatron had used the Super Energon to transform himself into a giant. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}

Demolishor and the other Decepticons held off the Autobots as they attacked the towering form of the Decepticon leader, but as he grew larger and larger and the planet's surface began to crack under his weight, Demolishor followed Snow Cat's advice to get the heck out of there. Under the sway of the still-living consciousness of Unicron, Galvatron took off for space, towing Cybertron behind him on a Super Energon cable; Demolishor and the rest followed, offering some token return fire at the pursuing Autobots. {{storylink|Destructive Power}} When Optimus Prime used the power of Unicron to grow to a titan of equal height, Demolishor and Snow Cat broke off from the battle to excitedly watch the two giant leaders duke it out on Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}} Unable to make much in the way of a contribution to the huge scale of the final battle, Demolishor, Snow Cat, and Mirage could only spectate as the possessed Galvatron shook off Unicron's influence long enough to sacrifice himself by plunging into a foundling energon sun created by Primus. While loyalists Starscream and Mirage followed their leader into solar oblivion, the long-suffering Demolishor and Snow Cat could only float in space and ponder what to do next with their lives. {{storylink|The Sun}}
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====''Cybertron'' toy bio====
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Ten years after the Battle for Energon, when the [[Unicron Singularity]] forced the evacuation of Cybertron, Demolishor was left behind on their deserted homeworld. Through circumstances unknown, he had reverted to a version of his original Earth body (no word on whether his mentality recovered as well), and kept himself busy by fighting off the [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] horde that began infesting the planet soon after. Demolishor heard rumors that Megatron had once again returned from the dead, but after the ordeal he went through last time, he hoped it was not true, since he found that he enjoyed not being pushed around by his commander for once. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Demolishor's ''Cybertron'' toy bio}}

====''Timelines''====
During the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Decepticon sniper [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]] bitterly remarked on Demolishor and Snow Cat's disappearance from the Decepticon ranks, considering it evidence of how little good loyalty to Megatron would do to advance a 'bot's standing in life. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
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Demolishor was part of Megatron's initial strike force on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and devastated [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con]] [[Village C52]] alongside [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} Powered by [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]], he also participated in the assault on and devastation of [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

Millions of years later, when a Mini-Con signal was broadcast from Earth, the Decepticons picked it up and quickly made plans to travel to Earth. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} Upon arrival, Demolishor, Cyclonus and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] broke into a [[human]] military base, where Demolishor scanned a tank for his new [[alternate mode]] (though the resulting tank mode wasn't particularly close to the source). {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} While the other Decepticons began fighting the Autobots who had followed them to Earth, Demolishor ambushed the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and three human kids. He captured the Mini-Cons and expressed interest in taking the humans apart to see where all their courage came from. Then four other Mini-Cons swarmed his face and shattered his targeting reticle "eyepatch". {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

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After the Decepticons successfully captured the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]], Demolishor helped bring them back to the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} He later participated in the attack on the [[Autobase|Autobot base]], but didn't do much other than stand around and take offense to Starscream's claims that Megatron didn't need any underlings when he had the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}} A little later, Demolishor joined Starscream and Cyclonus in capturing two humans who had been befriended by Starscream's Mini-Con [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]], but unfortunately for them, they turned out to be the Autobots' human allies Rad and Carlos. The Autobots soon arrived to rescue their friends, and when Swindle turned on the Decepticons for tricking him into thinking he was going to be released, the villains retreated. {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}}

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When the Decepticons' Mini-Cons escaped, Demolishor and the others pursued them to [[Kansas]], where they fired impotently on a [[Mini-Con Ark|large object]] that was stealing all of Earth's Mini-Cons. They were then distracted by the arrival of several Autobots, and could only watch as the object rocketed off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} After figuring out that the Mini-Cons had ended up on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], the Decepticons chased after their precious power-ups. As Demolishor was the only Decepticon incapable of flight (Megatron got temporary rocket thrusters), he was left behind to guard the base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} He wasn't very good at it, though, and was beaten up by Autobots who wanted to use the Decepticons' [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

When said space bridge stopped working some time later, Megatron ordered Demolishor and Starscream to fix it. Neither of them knew how. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} The Decepticons later learned that [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] had gone missing, and they seized the opportunity to perform an all-out assault on the Autobots. Demolishor found himself facing down [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] on a thin mountain road, and decided to play a game of chicken with them. He won, as both Autobots swerved away and fell off the road, where Smokescreen was seriously injured by Megatron. Shortly afterwards, their winning streak was interrupted by a [[Galvatron (G1)|mysterious powerful Transformer]] who knocked out Demolishor, Cyclonus and Starscream in short order. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} As it turned out, the stranger had been a [[Herald of Unicron|Herald]] of [[Unicron]], who was on his way to destroy Cybertron. The Decepticons were forced to ally themselves with the Autobots and return to their home planet in order to fight him off. Demolishor survived the battle with Unicron and was seen among the crowds of cheering Transformers in the aftermath. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====Dreamwave ''Energon'' comic====
[[File:StarscreamEnergon-Multiplicity3.jpg|thumb|right|Giddy-up now...TO HELL!]]
Some time in Cybertron's past, during the war, Demolishor was part of a battle in which [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] led an attack on an Autobot bunker. Demolishor watched the battle from a Decepticon saucer-ship, alongside Megatron, Starscream, Cyclonus and Thrust. {{storylink|No Exit}}

Ten years after the battle with Unicron, Unicron's [[Unicron's Four Horsemen|Four Horsemen]] attacked Cybertron. Demolishor was among the Transformers called in as reinforcements against this new threat. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Some time later, he was stationed at the [[energon]] ore processing plant [[Deltos-Five]] when its systems started going haywire. Grumbling that Thrust had left him to deal with technical difficulties while ''he'' got to have fun fighting [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] on Earth, Demolishor made his way into the facility, where he was ambushed by a ghostly Starscream. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

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Demolishor was recovered by [[Alpha Quintesson]] and upgraded into a new body via the power of Unicron. Placed on Earth shortly before the Autobots erected a [[energon grid|global energy shield]], Demolishor was charged with kidnapping [[Kicker Jones]], and tracked the boy down just as he as attempting to play hooky from a training session at [[Alterenergy|AlterEnergy]]. Demolishor approached in his new dump truck alternate mode, and Kicker actually flagged him down in hopes of hitching a lift before Demolishor revealed his true nature. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} Demolishor's specially-tailored new form allowed him to first shrug off energon blasts from the human boy, and then easily take out an AlterEnergy rapid response team, before grabbing Kicker and absconding. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}

With Alpha Quntession unable to teleport him off-planet thanks to the energy shield, Demolishor went into hiding; AlterEnergy began searching the planet for him, {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} but he was holed up in a cave in [[Mexico]], by a space bridge portal, waiting for Alpha Quintesson's forces to take out the shield down so he could use the bridge to bring Kicker to his master. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}} An AlterEnergy team led by Rad tracked him down before that could happen, but Demolishor was ready for them and the Autobot backup they brought, and was able to fight them to a standstill. Word then came through from Alpha Quintesson that the energy shield was down, so Demolishor broke off the fight and returned to the chamber he had been keeping Kicker in, only to find that the boy had been freed by Rad and Carlos while he had been busy in battle. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}} Demolishor immediately gave chase through the caves, but when he caught up to them, Kicker stood his ground and used his special powers to channel the energy of all the energon on Earth, using it to utterly destroy Demolishor. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}
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===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
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Demolishor was among the Decepticons who had a great time kidnapping Mini-Cons back when the war broke out. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}}

In modern day, he was sent to [[Earth]] to search for escaped Mini-Cons alongside [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. Demolishor was apparently still searching elsewhere when the rest of the Decepticons were beaten up by the Autobots and fled. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} Eventually, he sawed his way into the wreckage of the Mini-Cons' ship, as he had orders from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] to retrieve its [[locator log]]. He was surprised to find the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]] in the ship, and wasn't sure what to do with the situation. Deciding that the best course of action was violence, he began blasting the Mini-Cons but was distracted when [[Rad White]] grabbed the locator log and ran for it. Demolishor followed in his tank mode, only to drive straight into an unstable part of the cave, where the vibrations from his treads caused the hidden log to explode and collapse the cave on top of him. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}}

Some time later, Demolishor participated in an attack on the Autobots when they were trying to send their Mini-Cons back to Cybertron. Though the Mini-Cons ultimately decided to stay on Earth, the Decepticons destroyed the Autobots' space bridge anyways. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}} [[File:PaniniArmada9 demolishor powerlinx.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]] He and Cyclonus were then sent to search for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. The Autobots [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] followed them, but were no match for the Mini-Con-augmented Decepticons. Demolishor shot Smokescreen down and prepared to squash him under his tracks, but didn't expect the Autobot to suddenly get a Mini-Con partner of his own. Powered by [[Liftor]], Smokescreen delivered a powerful punch to the incoming Demolishor, driving him back. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

When the Decepticons planned to [[Nuclear weapon|nuke]] the Autobots from their new lunar base, Demolishor caught a transmission from the Autobots' Mini-Cons, who offered to surrender in exchange for the Autobots' lives. He reported this to Megatron, who opted to take the Mini-Cons then blow the Autobots up anyway. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} The plan was a huge failure, ending with the destruction of the Decepticon base and no Mini-Cons to show for it. Demolishor cheerfully referred to the whole thing as a "bit of a blip in the old world-conquest plans", which promptly got him punished by the disgruntled Megatron. Suddenly, Cyclonus showed up and started attacking his fellow Decepticons. He turned out to be possessed by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], who were using him to get rid of Megatron once and for all. After watching the two duel for a while, Demolishor power-linked with [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] and entered the fray, but did little damage to Cyclonus. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Dawn of Destruction!}}
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===Bendon ''Armada'' books===
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Megatron and Demolishor were searching the area around the Autobot base for Mini-Cons when they were, unsurprisingly enough, stumbled upon by Optimus Prime and Hot Shot. Demolishor tussled with a vehicle mode Optimus, but evidently didn't fare too well, as the Autobot leader was seen battling Megatron moments later. Bested, the "cowardly" pair warped away. {{storylink|Cave Catastrophe}}

Megatron and Demolishor later launched a sneak attack against the kids when they left themselves in the open, and were yet again bested by the two Autobots when they came to render aid. {{storylink|Race to Disaster}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
Demolishor was one of the Decepticons warped to the planet Earth after the Mini-Cons, who had long been dormant there, awoke. The Decepticons' initial attack against the Autobots was rebuffed, and they began building a base of operations on the Moon by reinforcing the partial remains of the Mini-Cons' ship.

Demolishor and Starscream were tasked by Megatron to scan all of the Earth's vehicles to find suitable alternate modes. When Megatron checked in on their progress, Demolishor presented Earth's mightiest military vehicles to his leader. Demolishor chose a "missile tank" alternate mode for himself. Megatron then led the members of his inner circle on an assault on the Autobots' base on Earth. The assault was briefly halted when Megatron spotted the Autobots' human allies, Rad, Alexis and Carlos, rush into the war-zone. Megatron demanded that the children hand over their Mini-Con companions. But Optimus Prime and his Autobots weren't far behind, and they launched a counter-attack against the Decepticons. Demolishor tried to blast Optimus, only for his missile to be deflected by the Autobot Red Alert. Subsequent assaults on the Autobots proved futile, as Optimus assumed his "Super Optimus Prime" mode and overwhelmed the Decepticons with pure brute strength. The balance of power shifted even further in the Autobots' favor when Red Alert and Hot Shot acquired Mini-Cons. Red Alert used the new strength bestowed upon him by his new partner, Longarm, to lift Demolishor up off the ground, then Hot Shot used the electrical powers granted to him by his Mini-Con, Jolt, to short out the Decepticon's circuits. Megatron soon recognized that the Decepticons were outmatched and ordered a retreat.

Back on the moon, the Decepticons squabbled over their defeat until Cyclonus teleported in late. As it turns out, two other Mini-Con panels had been uncovered by the children during the fight, and Cyclonus had managed to snatch them away before fleeing. Megatron allowed Cyclonus to keep one of the Mini-Cons, while the other was given to Demolishor. Demolishor named his new partner “Blackout." {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===Toy pack-in comics===
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When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] fell to his knees in battle, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] sent Demolishor, [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] to attack the beaten leader. Their attack was averted when they were blasted away by [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. {{storylink|Energon Volume 4}}

===''TransTech''===
Demolishor was part of [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s inner circle in the underlevels of [[Axiom Nexus]]. He was with Gutcruncher in [[The Blue Deployer]] the night the [[Action Master]] took [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] for a lot of money. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
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Demolishor participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb|Best Decepticon yes-man toy, ever! (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:LOTM Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1|(''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor with Blackout''' (Super-Con Class, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Ironhide'''
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Hide'''
:*''Takara/Sonokong ID number'': '''MD-03'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 28]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (Takara)|[[Draxhall Jump]] (concept art)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' "Super-Con Class" toy (basically "Deluxes"), Demolishor transforms into an anti-aircraft missile tank of made-up model, though it appears to be heavily based on the ADATS weapon system. His primary Mini-Con gimmick is the twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his left shoulder; attaching any Mini-Con to the Powerlinx port there pops the launcher forward, after which the missiles can be fired simultaneously by pulling the Mini-Con back. Reportedly, Demolishor was to feature this gimmick in both shoulders, but it was cut back to one for cost considerations, so his right shoulder now simply holds two spare missiles.

: In vehicle mode, Demolishor features extra Mini-Con compatibility design specially around his partner [[Blackout (Armada)#Toys|Blackout]]. When in vehicle mode, Blackout can be inserted into the space between Demolishor's front treads, forming a more "complete"-looking tank. Blackout can then be launched into action by a small spring-loaded launcher, activated by a tiny button on Demolishor's back end. Also on the back end is a flip-out seat that Blackout or any other appropriately-jointed Mini-Con can sit in to "man" his guns (Though Blackout's hand-guns plug quite nicely into the screw-holes in the back of Demolishor's turret, making it look like a more direct interface). The seat can also be used for Demolishor's rudimentary "Attack Base" mode, which involves folding out his legs/treads to turn him into an elevated anti-aircraft station.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legends of the Microns'' "Ironhide" and [[Sonokong]] ''Eunha Yeongung: Cybertron'' "Hide" releases, render the figure in more primary, show-accurate colors, painting him a more greenish shade of tan, making his face brown rather than black, and features a Decepticon symbol with proper "separated" [[Paint operation|paint applications]], among several other smaller paint changes.

: This toy doubles as Generation 1 [[Demolisher (G1)|Demolisher]].

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

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[[File:Armadatoy demolishor landmilitaryteam set.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ironhide & Land Military Microns''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''MS-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 28]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles

: In Japan, Ironhide was available both separately and in a multi-pack with the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team#Toys|Land Military Microns]]. All toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Armadatoy-DemolishorPX.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Holy crap, ''Legends of the Microns'' Ironhide is a Decepticon.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Powerlinx Demolishor with Powerlinx Blackout''' (Super-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Ironhide Super Mode'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MD-10'''
:*''Takara release date'': October ??, 2003
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the final wave of ''Armada'' product, this [[redeco]] of the original Demolishor gives him in a new red and off-white color scheme, roughly [[Homage|homaging]] [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. According to [[Aaron Archer]], he was originally intended to be colored like [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], because Demolishor's gun-hands reminded him of Sixshot (we don't get it either—maybe he meant [[Six-Gun|Six-''Gun'']]?),<ref>{{citesocial|quote=While the repaint was originally supposed to be painted in a “Generation One Sixshot-like” color scheme, the plans were scrapped.|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/04/09/demolishor-repaint-confirmed-179|name=Tim Formas|site=TFW2005|year=2003|month=03|day=09}}</ref> but the red color scheme was decided upon and used in the animated series first, so the toy had to follow suit. Reflecting the late nature of this change, his packaging depicts a normal-colored Demolishor toy, as the colors had not been decided upon by the time cardback photography was required.

: The Takara "Ironhide Super Mode" release is similar to the Hasbro one, but its colors are once again lightly tweaked to look more cartoony, in darker, more primary shades, and not as glossy. It also lacks the dark blue paint on top of the Hasbro version's head, and once again has a "separated" Decepticon symbol rather than a block-painted one.

:This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Demolishor (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Demolishor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/PXDemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Powerlinx Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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===''Built to Rule!''===
[[File:BTR-Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"I'm the man who killed Jaime Lannister."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: One of the smaller ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets, Demolishor's vehicle mode is still an anti-aircraft missile tank, but with only one spring-loaded rocket per side, activated by a rotating "drum" on top of the launcher. He also features working rubber treads, and a 2x2 "[[Powerlinx]]" plate than can be used by both ''BTR''-based and regular-type [[Mini-Con]]s, though the grip on the latter is not terribly great. He is "transformed" by removing pretty much everything on the "Trans-Skeleton" core, flipping out the limbs, then adding ''some'' of the parts back on to create a super-top-heavy, awkward robot.

: He also comes with a building-block version of [[Blackout (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Blackout]].

: His 1x4 plates with the flat area in the middle would later show up in some ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/BTRDemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Built to Rule! Demolishor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BTR-toy Demolishor NightAttack.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|WUBBA WUBBA WUBBA.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Night Attack Demolishor''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Part of the final wave of ''Armada Built to Rule!'', the first Demolishor set was [[redeco]]ed into colors very close to those of the [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]]. Again, he comes with a similarly-colored version of Blackout.

: Night Attack Demolishor did not ship very prominently, but eventually could be found at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for the heavily discounted-price of $2 or so.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/NADemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Built to Rule! Night Attack Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:En-toy DemolishorArm.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor with Blackout''' (Combat Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Ironhide'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SD-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 25]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Originally released as part of the initial assortment of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]]'' toys, the original "Ironhide" toy (and accompanying Mini-Con "[[Blackout (Armada)#Energon|Search]]") was given a very [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]-esque color scheme of lime green, light gray and purple.

: This version was released ''much'' later in the US as "Demolishor with Blackout" (''surprise''), with no changes other than packaging, late in the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' line as a [[KB Toys]]-[[exclusive]], alongside the ''Super Link'' redeco of [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon|Sandstorm]] (Cyclonus).

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

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[[File:En-toy Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|MUNKY IS TRUKK]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor''' (Combat Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Irontread'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SD-11'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[April 28]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Demolishor's new body transforms into a large "earth-mover" dump truck. His truck bed contains four spring-loaded missiles, plus four "false", non-firing missiles. His center torso block can rotate forward to bring his launcher over his body for "[[Super Mode|Hyper Mode]]"... which puts his head right in the middle of his sternum. His truck bed also features two pairs of "dead" Powerlinx plugs to attach Mini-Cons to, one pair on each side of the "flap", allowing for Mini-Con Powerlinxing in both truck and [[robot mode]]s.

: The truck bed also has possibly the biggest Decepticon [[insignia]] on a Deluxe-level toy ''ever''.

: According to Hasbro in [[Hasbro Q&A/August 2009: Answers|a Q&A]], he was originally supposed to be a new character named [[Long Haul (disambiguation)|Long Haul]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Demolishor/demolishor.htm More information on ''Energon'' Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles, Cybertron Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''dt67'''
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: A late addition to the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toy line]], the original ''Armada'' Demolishor figure was redecoed in a more military camo scheme. He does not come with his Mini-Con partner Blackout in this release; instead, Demolishor and his [[wave]]-mate [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybDx|Optimus Prime]] debuted a new [[Cyber Key]] variant: [[retool]]ed from the standard "[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]" style key, this version lacked a sculpted [[insignia]], so that any symbol could be [[tampograph]]ed on to it, and featured a [[Mini-Con]]-style [[Powerlinx]] socket on the back, allowing it to operate the figure's formerly-Mini-Con-activated missile launcher feature without the figure itself having to be retooled.

: The key sports a tampographed Decepticon insignia, a purple border, and a [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] tampographed on the back. This code, when entered on Hasbro's website, was ''supposed'' to unlock additional information on the character or the toy, but due to an error on behalf of Hasbro, it unlocked information intended for Demolishor's wave-mate, the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus Prime; Demolishor's information was instead unlocked using the code "D56B", which was tampographed on the back of the Cyber Key included with said Optimus Prime toy.

{{note|The photography to the right is slightly mistransformed. The waist is meant to be rotated 180° degrees.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Demolishor/demolishor.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy DemolishorKreon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I'm completely transformable, and I'm proud of it".]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Bag number'': '''33501 37'''
:*''Accessories'': Stand-brick, 2 double-barreled pistols
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fourth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Demolishor can be "rebuilt" into an anti-aircraft tank. We say "rebuilt" but really all you do is flip the treads around, swivel the guns, stick Demmy butt-up and ''bam'', tank mode.

: He uses the [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]-style helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-ODemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Happy Meal toys===
[[File:Armadatoy mcdonalds demolishor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Why the slag are the humans playing with my crotch?!]]
*'''Demolishor''' (October 2002)
**''Accessories'': Arm/cannon

:One of eight [[McDonald's]] ''Armada'' promotional toys, Demolishor is a simple toy that transforms from Cybertronian tank to robot in a few steps. His right arm/cannon features a "battle damage" pop-off gimmick that is activated when a yellow button on the front of his tank mode is pressed.

:He has a [[Powerlinx]] post on his front left tread that you can attach Mini-Cons to, though its main purpose is to allow him to combine with the other Happy Meal Decepticons to form a [[Mighty Vehicle]]. The back of his head has a Mini-Con Powerlinx port, so he can activate Mini-Con features on larger toys, but given its location and his size, it would be a pretty awkward fit on most figures.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/McDemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Happy Meal Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Mcdemolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Good luck finding me.]]
*'''Demolishor''' (January 2005)

: Part of the second ''Energon'' Happy Meal promotion, which was only available in some Latin America markets, this heavily-simplified version of dump-truck Demolishor features a spring-loaded transformation from dump truck to robot mode when his truck grill is pushed in. Given his limited release, he's very rare—even good ''pictures'' of him are hard to come by.
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===Super Collection Figure===
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[[File:SCF Demolishor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Ironhide''' (SCF, [[December 27]], 2002)
**''Series'': '''ACT 9'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' Demolishor ("Ironhide" in Japan) is a 3-inch tall soft-plastic figurine based on his animation model. Made to pop apart, he has limited articulation, with swivel neck, waist, shoulders and legs. He came in two paint schemes: full-color and pewter-finish, each available at an equal ratio of one each per case of twelve figures. Be careful with the pewter version, as the pegs are often painted, leading to super-tight fits and occasional breakage.

: Like all normal SCF figures, he was sold in a [[blindpacking|blind-box]] assortment, so you could not tell which mold or color scheme you got until you actually opened the box.
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[File:Arm-toy DemolishorMSCF.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh. My. God. Becky. Look at. His. Butt.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (February 2003)
**''ID number'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': 4 missiles

: At double the size of a normal SCF figure, this non-transformable figure of Demolishor features more -but still limited- posability, with restricted-balljoint neck, shoulders and hips, double-swivel elbows, and swivel wrists, waist and knees. He also has removable missiles, and comes with a really teeny version of [[Blackout (Armada)#MSCF|Blackout]].

: As the Mega SCFs are all based on a singular ball/socket and clip system for joints, you can swap parts from any figure around with any other in the line... as long as there's enough clearance, of course.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/MegaSCFIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Battle for Cybertron Game===
[[File:BattleforCybertron demolishor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Demolishor was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Attacktix-Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|But our story isn't really about him...]]
*'''Demolishor''' (2006)
**''Attack Type'': Shooter (wide missile)

: Shown at Toy Fair 2006, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Demolishor is based on his ''Energon'' dump-truck body, with a back-mounted missile launcher that shot a wide-headed missile. He was placed in an early mock-up of the starter set, but ultimately only the vehicle mode [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] piece would end up in the final product. The piece had no sticker on the front as well. And then... that was the last anyone ''saw'' of this piece. It was never shuffled into a later assortment or even mentioned anywhere. What the hell?
{{canceledattacktix}}
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==Notes==
[[File:ARgame-DemoFight.jpg|right|thumb|ARHH!!|upright=1.3]]
*According to the Armada IP Creative Bible, one of his production names was '''Scourge'''. Get it, Scourge, [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], and [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]?
*According to [[Aaron Archer]], Demolishor was loosely based on a pirate, hence the eyepatch design and his name being ''Demolish'''or'''''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I originally thought of him as a Pirate (accent on the OR at the end of his name) but he is also a tank type body proportion based on his vh form. I like his targeting eye-patch and gun fingers.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BukR4uyHbVh/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=04}}</ref> Alongside Cyclonus, he was an early test for the Mini-Con play pattern; Archer always thought of the characters as a pair.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Cyclonus was a early concept model for ways the mini cons could work. Him and Demolishor were early tests and that is why they naturally got paired up in the show. we always thought of them together|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzqRavnhlk/c/18025188925116526/r/18026310700117791/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=10}}</ref>
*Meanwhile, his vehicle mode was based on a concept from [[Draxhall Jump]]; of the various designs they produced for ''Armada'', his was the only one to make it through to the final product more or less unchanged.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=DHJ worked on a couple of Armada items and the only one that really stayed the same from their design is the Demolishor Vh. I did the robot and it was based on a Takara model, so it is hard to give any one group "credit" for being the one responsible for a given product.|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
*Demolishor was originally planned to be in the [[Transformers (Armada PS2)|''Armada'' PlayStation 2 game]] as a long-running boss fight in the Antarctic. According to the original storyboards (unlocked in the game by finding the appropriate [[Data-Con]] on the [[Pacific Island]] base), he was the pilot of the crashed starship (instead of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]), and the player would have first fought him inside the control room of the ship. [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] was then to fire on the ship when Demolishor was near defeat, which would cause the ship to crash into the chasm below. The player would then have to chase Demolishor vertically through the downed ship and into an ice cavern, where he would try and drop stalactites on your head during your final confrontation. Why Demolishor was removed from the game is unknown, though the most likely explanation is time and budget concerns.
*There was almost one more toy in the above list! ''[[Combiner Wars]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)/toys|Onslaught]] had a "[[retool|pretooled]]" alternate head that would have made it represent Demolishor. This head tooling was never used, though a test prototype surfaced on the Chinese site [[TaoBao]] in 2015.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/looks-like-were-getting-a-cw-demolisher.1051737/ TFW2005 thread, 19 September 2015]</ref>
*Demolishor's scrapped renaming into '''Long Haul''' for his dump truck body in ''Energon'' leaves him the odd man out compared to "[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]]" and "[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]]".
*Demolishor's dump truck body was one of the few new toys for Energon to never get reused in any form. The others being the Deluxe Class Highwire and Swoop plus Mega Class Wing Saber.
*Demolishor's Energon CG model inconstantly fluctuated between one bearing his toys shrimpy arms and one with larger, more proportionate ones. The color of his hands is also known to swap without reason between green and black.
*Despite originating in the Unicron Trilogy, Demolishor has had [[Demolishor (SG)|two]] [[Demolishor (WFC)|characters]] based on him appear in [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|two]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|separate]] Generation 1-influenced continuities, both before he actually got a [[Demolisher (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]]. Probably helped by [[Demolishor (ROTF)|his third namesake]] appearing in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ironhide''' (アイアンハイド ''Aianhaido''), '''Ironhide Super Mode''' (アイアンハイド{{ruby|S|スーパーモード}} ''Aianhaido Sūpā Mōdo''), '''Irontread''' (dump truck body, アイアントレッド ''Aiantoreddo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Pusztító'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''PòHuàiZhě''' (China, 破坏者, "Demolishor")
*''Korean:'' '''Hide''' (하이드 ''Haideu'')
*''Polish:'' '''Demolatron''' (''Armada''), '''Destruktor''' (''Energon'')
*''Russian:'' '''Razrushitel'''' (Разрушитель, "Devastator")
*''French:'' '''Démolisseur''' (''Demolisher'')
*''Portuguese:'' '''Demolisher'''

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

Demolishor (Armada)

2024-06-27T12:38:31Z

FishpopUK: /* Notes */ Trivia on how the dump truck toy was never reused at all, alongside 3 other examples.

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:''Demolishor is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:ArmDemolishorDWCalendar.jpg|upright=2.3|thumb|They were delicious.]]
'''Demolishor''' is not the brightest soldier in [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s ranks, but he is one of the most reliable. He holds very true-to-[[spark]] values concerning loyalty and devotion to the Decepticon cause; to him, a leader is to be obeyed without hesitation, and he will give his all on any battefield he may be ordered onto. His values, however, sometimes collide with Megatron's ultimately selfish goals, and though Demolishor does not necessarily ''resent'' his leader for sometimes acting contrary to what he sees as the principles of his faction, he does occasionally find himself struggling to reconcile the two. Ultimately, Demolishor may find that devotion to the Decepticon way of life is not the same thing as devotion to Megatron.

His [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]], although sometimes he likes the added boost of firepower that [[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bonecrusher]] gives him.

{{bigquote|No matter what the order, I know Demolishor will accept it--gladly, even.|Megatron|"[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada #1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alvin Sanders]] (English), [[Dale Wilson]] (English dubbing error, "[[Union]]" only), [[Kōji Yusa]] (Japanese)|[[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German), [[Antonio Angrisano]] (Italian), [[Vesa Hämes]] (Finnish), [[Michel Dodane]] (French), [[Francisco Andrés Valdivia]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Guillermo Martínez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Jorge Vasconcellos]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

[[File:Metamorphosis demolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Is that you, John Wayne? Is this me?"]]
Alerted by a signal beacon to the reactivation of the long-lost [[Mini-Con]]s on [[Earth]], Demolishor joined [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in warping to the planet. While his leader was busy battling [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], who had followed them there, Demolishor and Starscream took an interest in the nearby [[human]] children who had had been responsible for activating the beacon, but were prevented from grabbing them by the appearance of Autobot [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. The Decepticons withdrew to their base of operations within the wreck of the [[Exodus (Armada)|Mini-Con spaceship]] on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to regroup, where Demolishor soon picked up the signals of two more Mini-Cons the children had activated. Returning to Earth, now outfitted with a missile-tank [[alternate mode]], Demolishor joined the Decepticons in attempting to capture the children and the Mini-Cons, but found themselves obstructed by the Autobots once again. Demolishor went up against Optimus Prime himself, physically trying to restrain the Autobot leader while in his truck mode, but got blasted and run over for his efforts. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} During the battle that followed, another two Mini-Cons were uncovered and retrieved by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], one of which he kept for himself, and the other which he presented to Megatron. After retreating back to the moon, Demolishor and Starscream duelled to prove themselves worthy of being given the Mini-Con; their contest was something of a draw, but Megatron gave the Mini-Con, [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]], to Demolishor. {{storylink|Base}}

[[File:Base demolishor vehiclemode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Rolling, rolling, rolling. Keep them wagons rolling.]]

Demolishor took part in the search for a new Mini-Con in the [[Grand Canyon]], during which he menaced Red Alert and [[Carlos Lopez]], {{storylink|Comrade}} and later squared off against Red Alert and Hot Shot alongside the other Decepticons in the Arctic, only to retreat when Optimus Prime joined the fight. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} While on a mission in a heavy forest, Demolishor used Blackout to track the location of a hidden Mini-Con, and spent most of the time teasing Starscream over his lack of a Mini-Con. {{storylink|Jungle}} The tables were soon turned, though, when the Decepticons experienced some downtime, and everyone began mocking Demolishor for how clumsy and useless he was outside of a combat situation. About to slug Starscream for the insults, Demolishor only wound up proving everyone right when he tripped over [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] and fell through the base wall. {{storylink|Carnival}}

[[File:Palace demolishor and bonecrusher.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|You know, you don't talk very much...I like you!]]

Demolishor stood guard while the other Decepticons searched the endless wastes of the [[Sahara|Sahara desert]] for a new Mini-Con signal, and nearly blasted Cyclonus when he mistook him for an enemy combatant. Actual enemies were soon to arrive in the form of the Autobots, but in the shoot-out that ensued, a subsidence caused Demolishor and the Autobots' human allies to disappear beneath the shifting sands. They all wound up in a ruined subterranean palace full of anachronistically high-tech defences that they discovered had been created through the power of the [[Mini-Con storage panel]] the temple was built around. Demolishor pursued the kids through the ruins, fighting off robotic spider-sentries, and managed to claim the Mini-Con for his own. Escaping even as the ruins collapsed around him, Demolishor activated the Mini-Con, [[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bonecrusher]], and used its power to send the Autobots packing. Unfortunately, Megatron forced him to give Bonecrusher up because he had "disobeyed" orders by abandoning his guard post. {{storylink|Palace}}

[[File:Swoop demolishor strung up.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"He had a baseball bat and I was tied to a ceiling. Ticking him off was the smart thing to do."]]

Demolishor was not optimistic when the Decepticons captured the Autobots' human friends [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]], and he was right, as hostage negotiations went wrong thanks to an act of rebellion by Leader-1. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} A Mini-Con search in the catacombs beneath a human city fared a little better; though he needed to send Blackout to search the narrower spots, Demolishor was able to join in beating up new Autobot [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] before the Decepticons secured the Mini-Con and withdrew. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} Soon after, during a mission to a sunken underwater city, Demolishor kept the Autobots busy while Megatron searched the ruins and successfully located another Mini-Con. {{storylink|Ruin}} Following a failed attempt to secure another Mini-Con from a volcanic island, Demolishor watched as Megatron forcibly awoke the Mini-Con from the underwater ruins, which turned out to be one of a [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|trio]] who could together form the legendary [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword. {{storylink|Prehistory}} In a failed attempt to obtain the other two sword components, presently in Autobot custody, the Decepticons staged a raid on the Autobots' base, during which Demolishor was ambushed and strung up by Smokescreen. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

[[File:Gale demolishor and blackout.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Are you saying you have something against a 'man' and a minicon being together?"]]

Demolishor's alternate mode did not prove conducive to mountain-climbing when a new Mini-Con signal was detected on a high peak. Hot Shot proceeded to slice Demolishor's shoulder cannons off with the Star Saber, which made him reluctant enough to plead with Megatron not to attack the Autobots' base in hopes of retrieving the sword. He was prepared to take Hot Shot on again soon after, but was probably grateful when Starscream stepped in to challenge the young Autobot to a one-on-one duel instead. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Later, Demolishor stood guard when the Decepticons began tunnelling beneath a human highway for a Minicon, ordering Cyclonus into action when Blackout detecting the approaching Autobots. While the other Decepticons were busy in battle, Demolishor got stuck with digging duties, but failed to unearth the Mini-Con before the Autobots surrounded them and forced a retreat. {{storylink|Gale}} The chance for a rematch with Hot Shot soon came in a fight that carried from Earth back to the Decepticons' moonbase, which ended when the enigmatic [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] helped the Decepticons reclaim the Star Saber. With Hot Shot disarmed, Demolishor and Cyclonus gave him a brutal stomping and dumped his body back on Earth. {{storylink|Credulous}}

[[File:Conspiracy demolishor weapons mode.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|right|After transforming Demolishor a few times in the office, Hasbro wanted to repaint him gray and black and name him Metal Gear Demolishor in hopes of selling him better.]]

The Star Saber ended up in Starscream's hands, and he swaggered around the base with it, mocking Demolishor and trying to taunt him into fights he couldn't win. Knowing that simply taking the sword would cause dissension in the ranks, Megatron used Leader-1 to trick Starscream into accidentally attacking Demolishor with the blade. Demolishor and the others were given cause to question Starscream's competency with the sword, forcing him to hand it over to Megatron. {{storylink|Conspiracy}}

When Starscream voiced his concerns that Scavenger might have went and joined the Autobots after deserting the Decepticons, Cyclonus and Demolishor pointed out that there was no evidence that the mercenary had actually switched sides. Seeing him among the Autobot ranks changed Demolishor's mind. The turncoat's tactics allowed the Autobots to thoroughly outsmart the Decepticons on the battlefield, giving them their first defeat in a long time. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}} Demolishor then got chased around the moon by Megatron wielding the Star Saber in a supposed "training exercise". {{storylink|Vacation}} Things seemed to be going Demolishor's way when he successfully dug up the next Mini-Con, but it was then blasted out of his hands by new Autobot arrival [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] just as he warped out. A slash to his arm from the Star Saber was his punishment, which made him redouble his efforts on the next Mini-Con hunt. The Mini-Con recovered was the final member of the [[Race Mini-Con Team|Race Team]], and Demolishor watched alongside the other Decepticons as the tiny 'bots formed the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom shield]] for the first time. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} When Megatron engineered a decisive battle between himself and the Autobots, bringing both Star Saber and Skyboom to bear, Demolishor helped out by raining fire down on the Autobots and engaging in a back-and-forth bout of boulder slinging with Smokescreen. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Rebellion demolishor headshot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|He thought of a good reason to follow Mr. Popo's pecking order.]]

When Megatron concocted a plan to divide and conquer the Autobots using the Decepticons' warp system, Demolishor was charged with coordinating the operation of the warp gates from the moon base. {{storylink|Vow}} This plan failed, as did their next offensive, and Megatron decided to take out his frustrations on Starscream. Fearing that Megatron would ''kill'' the younger 'bot, Demolishor actually blasted through the door his leader had locked in order to stop him. Observing the Decepticons' morale faltering all around him, Demolishor tried to reinvigorate his comrades, but was blind to the fact that they were all being manipulated by Sideways, who was seeking to shake up their ranks. When Sideways goaded Starscream into trying to destroy the warp gate, Demolishor stopped him, but Starscream merely redirected his anger and challenged Megatron to a duel instead. Demolishor woke the sleeping Cyclonus, and the pair watched as their two comrades duked it out, with Megatron's inevitable victory providing the renewal of morale and vigor the 'Cons required. {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}

[[File:Desperate demolishor and minicons.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|World of Tanks: Transformers Edition]]

The arrival of boastful Decepticon tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] was a source of great frustration to Demolishor, who found his position as Megatron's closest confidant usurped by the newcomer. Already publicly embarrassed by Thrust when he used his invisibility powers to trip him up, Demolishor groused his way through Thrust's first mission plan, {{storylink|Tactician}} and spent a lot of energy loudly blaming Thrust when it failed. It didn't break Megatron's trust in his new minion, however, and Thrust soon had another plan put together, but that one went awry when Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] revealed their power to combine. Demolishor was grabbed by the powered-up Autobot leader and dumped in the ocean. {{storylink|Linkup}} Demolishor's hatred of Thrust was soon exploited by Sideways, who tricked him into trying to destroy Thrust in another attempt to manipulate the Decepticons to his own ends. But both Sideways and Demolishor had been duped themselves: Thrust knew Sideways was working against them in service of a mysterious master, and allowed the scenario to play out, then all the Decepticons, including a confused and angry Demolishor, turned on Sideways and expelled him from their ranks. {{storylink|Detection}}

[[File:Sacrifice demolishor binoculars.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Swiggity swooty, I'm coming in for that booty."]]

During a later battle on a beach, Demolishor was nearly squashed when the giant Decepticon battleship [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] arrived on the scene. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} While Megatron merged with Tidal Wave to battle Optimus Prime and Jetfire, Demolishor led the Decepticons' Mini-Cons in a charge to keep the other Autobots busy. {{storylink|Desperate}} Some uneventful downtime followed, during which Demolishor just stood around and watched as Megatron got repaired and Thrust went off a Mini-Con search of his own (to be fair, Demolishor had wanted to go too... Thrust simply didn't bother telling him he was leaving). {{storylink|Runaway}}

Demolishor was on hand when [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] was welcomed into Megatron's forces. {{storylink|Past II}} Following this, the Decepticons had Starscream and the Star Saber lure the Autobots out of their base, with Demolishor watching them through binoculars to check that they had brought the third Mini-Con weapon, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] with them. Once the Decepticons learned the Autobots had purposely left it at the base, Demolishor took part in an attack on the undermanned Autobot headquarters to steal the Blaster. {{storylink|Sacrifice}} Unfortunately, they didn't tell Starscream they would be doing this, and he was furious at being abandoned on the battlefield; when Demolishor tried to take the Star Saber from him for Megatron, they nearly came to blows until Demolishor backed down. The enraged Starscream proceeded to defect to the Autobots, and provided them with access codes that allowed them to invade the Decepticons' moonbase. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} Demolishor watched gape-mouthed as the Autobots materialized through the Decepticons' warp gate, but managed to compose himself long enough to sound the alarm. [[File:Rescue demolishor blinded by laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|A new low.]] In the resulting battle, Demolishor chased down [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], but was prevented from destroying the Mini-Con combiner when a precision strike by [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] blinded him long enough for Hot Shot to take him out. {{storylink|Rescue}}

The Autobots successfully freed all the Decepticons' captive Mini-Cons, so Demolishor and the others were stuck filling in for the tiny 'bots, picking up where they'd left off on the construction of a spaceship, and cutting into the time the Decepticons would have otherwise spent gossiping and watching Megatron vent his anger by destroying the lunar landscape. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} He was part of the Decepticons' next battle, which was actually a carefully constructed scheme by Thrust to bring Starscream, the Star Saber and the Skyboom back to the Decepticon fold. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} Once Starscream was back in their ranks, however, Demolishor observed him dragging Thrust off for a private "chat"; he tried to tattle on him to Megatron, but the Decepticon leader wasn't interested. The three Mini-Cons weapons were subsequently used to power the Decepticons' completed spaceship, and Demolishor was charged with piloting the vessel, struggling but eventually succeeding in mastering the proper flow of power from the weapons to achieve successful liftoff. {{storylink|Threaten}} When Optimus Prime and Jetfire arrived to stop the ship from using its [[Hydra Cannon]] against Earth, Demolishor, Cyclonus and Wheeljack dealt with Jetfire, pinning him down and leaving him unable to stop Optimus from sacrificing himself to stop the cannon's blast. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

[[File:Drift powerlinxdemolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"My god...it's full of Mini-Cons..."]]

With Optimus destroyed, Demolishor and the other Decepticons set course back to Cybertron, {{storylink|Remorse}} but soon found themselves pursued by the Autobots in a [[Axalon (Armada)|ship]] of their own. {{storylink|Depart}} Demolishor tracked the Autobots' approach, and participated in the space battle that followed, grappling with [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]]. The combat reached a surprising climax when Optimus Prime was returned to life by the Mini-Cons, {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}} but no sooner had it ended than a worm hole suddenly appeared that sucked several of the Autobots away. Tracking the lost Autobots to a sterile alien world, Demolishor ventured down to the planet's surface with Megatron and Starscream, where they all wound up embroiled in a fierce battle with [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]], a dark clone of Optimus. Gravely wounded by the evil creature, Demolishor, Megatron, Starscream, Hot Shot, and Red Alert were saved by their Mini-Cons, who combined their energy to give their partners a power boost, [[Powerlinx|fusing their armor into new colors]] in the process. {{storylink|Puppet}}

[[File:Alliance powerlinxdemolishor vehiclemode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Rolling, rolling, rawhide!]]

Returning to Cybertron ahead of the Autobots, Demolishor and the Decepticons quickly subjugated the planet using the power of the Mini-Con weapons. When the Autobots arrived, they brought warning of the coming of a mysterious cosmic enemy known as [[Unicron]]; Demolishor was concerned by their story, but Megatron (now "Galvatron" after his Mini-Con power-up) refused to believe it. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Soon after, when Hot Shot burst into the Decepticon base in an attempt to make Galvatron see reason, Demolishor and Cyclonus tried to stop him, but Wheeljack, being an old friend of the Autobot's, let him pass. During Hot Shot's explanation, Thrust was revealed to be an agent of Unicron himself, and absconded into Cybertron's depths with the Skyboom and Requiem Blaster; {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Demolishor gave chase, but when he reported back that he had lost Thrust's trail, he was ordered at Star Saber-point by an angry Galvatron to continue searching. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} The search for Thrust was a failure, however, Demolishor resumed his military duties, monitoring Autobot troop movements. {{storylink|Portent}}

Despite the revelation that Unicron was very real, having been hiding in plain sight as Cybertron's moon, Galvatron still refused to acknowledge his threat, and preferring to press on against the Autobots. Demolishor was busy in battle and did not witness Starscream sacrificing himself to prove Unicron's power to Galvatron. {{storylink|Cramp}} [[File:Alliance powerlinxdemolishor and blackout.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]] Demolishor was unmoved by his death, but supported Galvatron in his decision to at last ally the Decepticons with the Autobots against Unicron. Demolishor attended the formal alliance ceremony, hesitantly shaking hands with Hot Shot. He and Cyclonus subsequently joined Hot Shot and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] on a reconnaissance mission to Unicron's surface, where Demolishor became separated from Blackout when Unicron began transforming. Believing his Mini-Con lost, Demolishor returned to the landing site in preparation for withdrawal, but an attack by a swarm of [[Dead End Drone]]s stymied them. Demolishor was taken aback when the two Autobots willingly covered him so he could help Cyclonus out of a chasm, and was given pause to reconsider his feelings towards them when Hot Shot presented him with Blackout, whom he had safely recovered for him. {{storylink|Alliance}} Analyzing the data that Blackout had gathered on Unicron's surface, Demolishor located a weak spot on the planet-sized monster's neck. While their troops attacked this sensitive area, Optimus Prime and Galvatron were able to insert themselves inside Unicron's body. {{storylink|Union}} Gathering on the bridge of the Autobots' ''Axalon'' with the others, Demolishor watched and waited; when Unicron became non-functional, he voted against attacking in fear that they would hurt Galvatron, still within. Soon, he observed as Galvatron and Prime emerged from the giant, engaged in brutal one-to-one combat, and Galvatron sacrificed himself to end the cycle of hatred that was fuelling Unicron. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Cloud''====
At some point after [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] joined the Autobots on Earth, Starscream encountered a small group of Transformers who had travelled to their world from the other-dimensional [[Cloud World]]. This caused him to miss a scheduled check-in with the Decepticon base, and Demolishor and Cyclonus were dispatched to see what had happened. They arrived after the otherworldly travellers had left, and faced off against the trio of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]], [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], and Side Swipe. {{storylink|Return}}
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====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alvin Sanders]] (English), unknown stand-in actor (English, "[[Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok]]", "[[Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary]]" only), [[Doron Bell, Jr.]] (English, "[[Distribution]]", "[[The Omega Train]]", "[[Decepticon Army]]" and "[[Ironhide Team]]" only), [[Kōji Yusa]] (Japanese)|[[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German), [[Csaba Tokaji]] (Hungarian), [[Vesa Hämes]] (Finnish), [[Francisco Andrés Valdivia]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Guillermo Martínez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Michel Dodane]] (French), [[Antonio Angrisano]] (Italian), [[Adam Bauman]] (Polish)}}

{{note|Events derived solely from the ''Super Link'' version of the series are described in italic text.}}

[[File:MegatronsSword demolishor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"Constructicon colors!" "...this is going to end badly for me, isn't it?"]]

Following Megatron and Unicron's apparent destruction at the climax of the [[Unicron Battles]], the alliance between the Decepticons and Autobots continued. Together, over the next ten years, they rebuilt Cybertron, and allied with humankind to establish the [[Cybertron City (city)|Cybertron Cities]] to mine [[energon]] on Earth. Demolishor was assigned to [[Ocean City]], where he guarded the city's main gate. Though he was as prone to grumbling as ever, and still put a lot of significance on the fact that he remained a Decepticon despite the alliance, Demolishor developed something of a friendship with his new allies and grew into his role.

[[File:MegatronsSword demolishor and cyclonus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Dumb and Dumber]]

Demolishor probably figured it was going to be another regular duty shift the day rebellious human [[Kicker Jones]] raised Ocean City from its usual resting place beneath the sea. Trying to stop the young punk from leaving the city without authorization, Demolishor was outmaneuvered, and didn't take kindly to Hot Shot making fun of him for it. As such, when Kicker tried to leave a second time, Demolishor was extra-dedicated to stopping him... but still failed to prevent him getting past. Kicker's second trip outside, however, had been brought on by the impending arrival of an Energon-stealing [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] horde, which Demolishor then helped fend off. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}} Reports soon came in of a Terrorcon attack on [[Asteroid City]] out in space, and [[Lunar City]] on the moon, where Demolishor's old comrades Tidal Wave and Cyclonus were stationed, respectively. When they disappeared in the attacks, Demolishor angrily claimed the Autobots would have worked harder to search for them if they had been Autobots. {{storylink|Energon Stars}} Tidal Wave soon reappeared, but had fallen in with the Terrorcon forces, claiming that their master [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] was planning to revive Megatron for them—an allegation that shocked Demolishor and forced him to think hard on his loyalties. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

[[File:Demolishor MegSword.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|And so Demolishor became the king of England.]]

When Cyclonus returned to Earth soon after, Demolishor was overjoyed to see that his friend had survived, and the pair immediately indulged in some friendly sparring, ''while Demolishor shared the news of Megatron's potential rebirth''. Full of vigor, the duo were keen to help defend [[Plains City]] when the Terrorcon horde attacked it, but things took a turn when the Terrorcon leader [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] revealed a sword that Alpha Q had forged from Megatron's own [[spark]]. Sensing his old leader's lifeforce in the blade, Cyclonus immediately turned on the Autobots to join the Terrorcon crusade, but Demolishor was much more conflicted; when the blade was sent flying during the fighting and landed in front of him, his fear and uncertainty caused him to hesitate before picking it up, and Tidal Wave snatched it away. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

[[File:NewCybertronCity ironhide and demolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Demolishor was part of the unit sent to the Arctic to help establish [[Blizzard City]], but was too distracted by what he had experienced to do much work. This led to him arguing with the Autobot [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], who didn't trust him because he was a Decepticon, and who he in turn teased over being a rookie, but when Kicker got lost in a blizzard, the two had to join forces to search for him. Working with Ironhide to fend off a Terrorcon attack, Demolishor rejected the chance to join Cyclonus and Tidal Wave, still unconvinced that Megatron was ''really'' alive. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}} But the truth was soon to reveal itself, when Megatron, reborn from within Unicron by the power of energon, launched a massive attack on Ocean City. After only a moment to process this revelation, Demolishor submitted himself to Megatron's leadership once more, but his time in the Autobots meant the transition was not easy: he knocked Ironhide out himself rather than let him risk his life against Megatron, and hesitated to open the door to the city when Megatron commanded it. To force him to pick one absolute loyalty, Megatron dared Demolishor to fire his weapons at him, but he could not, and reluctantly blew the door to the city open. After Megatron's forces raided the city's energon stores, Ironhide pleaded with Demolishor not to leave with them, but he departed in silence with his fellow Decepticons. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}}

[[File:EnergonTower demolishor gunfingers.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Not wholly convinced of Demolishor's loyalty, Megatron left him to stand guard over the Decepticons' base—the dormant body of Unicron itself, stolen from Alpha Q—while the villains departed on their next mission. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} When the Decepticons tried searching the remains of Asteroid City for more energon, Demolishor was unable to find any; Megatron started bludgeoning him for his failure until he suggested they check out Lunar City. He joined Megatron and Cyclonus in raiding the moonbase, then confronted the Autobots in a brief battle in the [[asteroid belt]]. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} Demolishor was slightly taken aback to learn that Ocean City would be their next attack target, but he participated in the assault nonetheless, reluctantly squaring off against an angry, vengeful Ironhide. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}} Returning to Unicron, they discovered Alpha Q had stolen a chunk of their energon stockpile in their absence, and had one more surprise for them: he had revived Starscream as an "energon ghost" and sent him to kill Megatron. Demolishor tried to hold off the mind-wiped spectre of his former teammate, but was helpless to stop him. Fortunately, Megatron used the power of Unicron to bring Starscream under his control, {{storylink|The Legend of Rodimus}} and Demolishor looked on as Megatron welcomed him back to the Decepticon ranks. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

[[File:KickerBeware megatron and demolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|[[w:Spider-Man (2002 film)|"You have a knack for getting in trouble." "You have a knack for saving my life."]]]]

After the Autobots protected their Cybertron Cities with new [[energon tower]]s, Megatron took out his frustrations on Demolishor and Cyclonus, and tried to pry from them information on ''how'' the Autobots found energon deposits in the first place. It took Starscream's blade pressed to his throat before Demolishor would reveal the existence of Kicker's extrasensory ability to detect energon, but with that information, Megatron formulated a plan. While the Autobots were visiting the remains of Lunar City, Demolishor approached Ironhide and Kicker with the story that he had abandoned Megatron, in an attempt to lure Kicker back to the Decepticons' mobile base for capture. The plan went wrong when Scorponok, secretly working for Alpha Q, took off with the base, and Demolishor and Cyclonus's subsequent attempt to snatch Kicker was thwarted by the unseen intervention of [[Team Rodimus]]. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} Demolishor was aghast at Megatron's response to this failure: to simply destroy the Cybertron Cities remotely with an orbital bombardment. He tried to make his leader understand that doing so would kill many humans as well, struggling to explain that humans did not have immortal sparks like Transformers, but Megatron was immovable, and Demolishor was forced to stand by his side as the assault began. Fortunately, the Autobots erected a planetwide [[energon grid]] that shielded Earth from the attack. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}}

[[File:Energon-Demolishor-Death.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"Damn you, Ironhide! You were the worst roommate!"]]

Demolishor was a little concerned for Cyclonus's mental state when Megatron used the power of Unicron to heal injuries he had sustained, in the process reformatting him into "Snow Cat"; Megatron brushed off his concerns, and instead excoriated his troops for their failure to locate the interfering Alpha Q. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}} An attempt to flush Alpha Q out only brought the Decepticons into conflict with Team Rodimus, a battle from which Demolishor convinced Megatron to retreat. Soon after, the Decepticons attacked the Autobot ship ''[[Miranda II]]'', which activated its personal [[energon grid]] defense system during the battle. Observing that the distracted Megatron was directly in the path of the grid, Demolishor was galvanized into making a final, fateful decision about where his loyalties lay: diving into action, he pushed his leader out of the way and took the force of the grid's blast himself. ''With his final words, Demolishor entreated the horrified Ironhide to remember him'', and then exploded. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}}

[[File:TaleofTwoHeros demolishor hypermode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Though Demolishor's body was destroyed, his spark persisted and was salvaged by Megatron. Using his control over Unicron's powers to fashion a new body for Demolishor, Megatron took the extra step of wiping his mind, removing any trace of his conflicted nature and degenerating him into a simple-minded, ape-like creature, easily excited and prone to grunting and jumping around. He first saw action in his new form on a blizzard-swept planet, where he and Snow Cat successfully seized an energon deposit from the Autobots, but were sent packing by a swarm of Alpha Q's new [[Cruellock]] Terrorcons. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}} He subsequently joined the Decepticon effort to prevent the Autobots from reaching Unicron's body, {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} and engaged [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] in a vehicle-mode battle on the ''Miranda II's'' hull as both the ship and Unicron returned to Cybertron via [[space bridge]]. The Decepticons were forced to warp away when the Autobots turned the planet's energon grid on, inflicting massive damage onto Unicron's body. {{storylink|Battle Stations}} The sight of Unicron in the skies of Cybertron led the Decepticons on the planet to revolt—news that Demolishor and Snow Cat happily brought to Megatron, though he wasn't particularly bothered. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}}

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Demolishor was part of the unit sent down to Cybertron's surface to recruit Decepticon war criminal [[Shockblast]]. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}} Upon returning, he had to contend with an energon-starved Unicron's automatic defense attempting to impale him with huge spikes. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Once that situation was under control, Demolishor was part of the team sent back down to Cybertron to create an opening in the planet's energon grid by destroying energon towers, {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} then helped hold off the Autobots while Terrorcons gathered energon from the planet's core. This energon re-powered Unicron enough for Megatron to have him transform, and Demolishor helped keep the attacking Autobots busy while the process completed itself. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} When Unicron's transformation was done, Megatron opened his surface beneath Demolishor and Snow Cat so they could escape a standoff with Scorponok, but the Terrorcon leader dogged them through Unicron's interior, foiling their every attempt to battle the Autobots. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} Subsequently, an unstable energon reaction initiated by Alpha Q opened up a rift in space, through which Demolishor, along with Unicron and all the other Decepticons, were sucked into. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

[[File:ImprisonedInferno demolishor embarassed.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|On this ship, you are to refer to me as "idiot," not "you captain"! I mean - you know what I mean!]]

On the [[Alpha Q's universe|other side of the rift]], Alpha Q used Unicron's head and his energon to begin recreating all the planets that Unicron had once eaten, and Demolishor and the Decepticons began stealing the energon growing within them to continue Megatron's plans for Unicron's body. The Autobots followed, and succeeded in apprehending Shockblast; Demolishor brought news of his capture to Megatron, but the Decepticons purposely left him in Autobot custody on [[Iron Planet]] while they clashed with the Autobots for that planet's energon reserves. {{storylink|Protection}} They later made actual attempts to rescue their comrade. As the Decepticons hunted down the Autobot who had been Shockblast's guard, Inferno, Demolishor was surprised to discover that Shockblast had been demoted below him. He didn't quite grasp the concept of outranking a fellow Decepticon. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} During the Decepticon attack on [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], Demolishor helped run interference in orbit to keep the Autobots from getting down to the planet's surface, but he and his team-mates were taken down by new Autobot arrivals [[Team Bulkhead]]. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Undeterred, Demolishor and the Decepticons soon made another play for Jungle Planet's energon, only to be repelled when the Autobots erected a new energon tower to shield the planet. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} Not long thereafter, Demolishor accompanied Megatron in approaching Inferno, who was struggling to overcome the mind-altering programming that the Decepticon leader had inflicted upon him. When Megatron was called away to [[Ocean Planet]], Demolishor, Starscream, and Scorponok were left to help Inferno through his "transition", but Inferno elected to kill himself rather than become a Decepticon. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

[[File:ReturnOurScorponok demolishor and snowcat.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Dumb and Dumber To]]

''With an energon grid now protecting most of the planets, the Decepticons had to scavenge what they could from the half-formed world outside the grid, but Demolishor didn't mind the menial labor. He took part in the battle on the newly-formed [[Planet Q]], where he tried and failed to get Scorponok to focus on energon gathering, rather than fighting Ironhide.'' {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}} Between fights, Demolishor and Snow Cat shuttled supplies around, but had to contend with tremors that shook Unicron, spawned by Megatron's impatience. {{storylink|Crash Course}} On their next energon-gathering mission, Demolishor and his buddies came under attack from the Autobots, but managed to cover the Terrorcons' escape, allowing them to deliver the final payload of energon needed to power Unicron back up to the stage where he could move again. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Demolishor and the other 'Con grunts then battled the Autobots on Unicron's surface, preventing them from interfering with Megatron's successful reintegration of Unicron's body and head. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}} Demolishor was first on the scene when Shockblast briefly usurped the power of the completed Unicron, but got blasted by the traitor and then expelled from Unicron's body. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Megatron destroyed Shockblast and briefly retook control, but was soon possessed by Unicron himself, leaving Demolishor, Snow Cat, and Mirage struggling to escape the planet-eater's internal defenses. They failed, and ended up bound to Unicron's surface by energy-tentacles, giving them a front-row seat for the Unicron-controlled Megatron's battle with the gigantic, [[Primus]]-empowered Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Fortunately for them, they were freed by a barrage of Autobot fire moments before Optimus destroyed Unicron, but were subsequently captured by [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

[[File:Wishes rad hides from demolishor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"ONCE! IN A LIFE! TIME-" "Go away!" "What? What's wrong with my voice?"]]

With Megatron having apparently perished along with Unicron, Demolishor, Snow Cat, and Mirage were incarcerated on Cybertron, but were soon freed by Starscream, who revealed that Megatron still lived. {{storylink|Ambition}} They were joined in their breakout by Shockblast's younger brother [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]], who suggested using the planet's energon grid against the Autobots. Demolishor led him to the control room, and might have discovered its human operators, [[Rad White]] and the Jones family, hiding in a vent if he hadn't fallen flat on his face while attempting to peer inside it. {{storylink|Wishes}} Six Shot succeeded in taking control of the energon gas powering the grid and using it to force the Autobots off the planet, and the other Decepticon grunts began to feel underappreciated as Megatron (now "Galvatron" again after exposure to [[Super Energon]]) praised Six Shot for his accomplishments. However, following a battle on the hull of the ''Miranda II'', during which Demolishor and Snow Cat were clobbered by [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]], they all enjoyed watching Galvatron beat Six Shot up for taking action without orders. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} The Autobots were soon able to find a way to break through the gas shroud and return to Cybertron; Demolishor took part in the battle that followed, which concluded with the Autobots escaping underground. {{storylink|Break Through}}

[[File:IronhideTeam demolishor news reporter.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|On next week's episode, we're gonna have a roach problem!]]

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

[[File:Distribution FusionDance.JPG|left|thumb|upright=1.4| [[Chris McFeely|A good man]] died to bring you these Energon summaries.]]

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

[[File:DestructivePower demolishor altmode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Who's the 13-gear road ranger an' a sex machine to all the chicks? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR_PeHh9wZQ&t=3880 MEGAWEAPON!]]]

Once the rogue Terrorcons were back under control, the Decepticons turned to the business of using the energon towers to move Cybertron through space, through the rift and back to Alpha Q's realm. Demolishor helped battle the Autobots as the planet moved through the rift, and later tried to defend the towers against Autobot attack, though both times, he had to contend with Six Shot's ambition constantly undermining their battlefield movements. {{storylink|Formidable}} After Six Shot purposefully allowed the towers he was guarding to overload, Demolishor was assigned to keep an eye on him alongside Snow Cat and Mirage. Six Shot soon tricked them into leaving him unattended by suggesting they make another play for the Super Energon pool. Demolishor and his buddies sped off, but quickly found the corridors all around them closing off as Six Shot used the control room to lock them in. Starscream freed Demolishor and co. a short time later, but they found themselves battling Autobots until far more world-shaking matters took precedent: Galvatron had used the Super Energon to transform himself into a giant. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}

Demolishor and the other Decepticons held off the Autobots as they attacked the towering form of the Decepticon leader, but as he grew larger and larger and the planet's surface began to crack under his weight, Demolishor followed Snow Cat's advice to get the heck out of there. Under the sway of the still-living consciousness of Unicron, Galvatron took off for space, towing Cybertron behind him on a Super Energon cable; Demolishor and the rest followed, offering some token return fire at the pursuing Autobots. {{storylink|Destructive Power}} When Optimus Prime used the power of Unicron to grow to a titan of equal height, Demolishor and Snow Cat broke off from the battle to excitedly watch the two giant leaders duke it out on Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}} Unable to make much in the way of a contribution to the huge scale of the final battle, Demolishor, Snow Cat, and Mirage could only spectate as the possessed Galvatron shook off Unicron's influence long enough to sacrifice himself by plunging into a foundling energon sun created by Primus. While loyalists Starscream and Mirage followed their leader into solar oblivion, the long-suffering Demolishor and Snow Cat could only float in space and ponder what to do next with their lives. {{storylink|The Sun}}
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====''Cybertron'' toy bio====
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Ten years after the Battle for Energon, when the [[Unicron Singularity]] forced the evacuation of Cybertron, Demolishor was left behind on their deserted homeworld. Through circumstances unknown, he had reverted to a version of his original Earth body (no word on whether his mentality recovered as well), and kept himself busy by fighting off the [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] horde that began infesting the planet soon after. Demolishor heard rumors that Megatron had once again returned from the dead, but after the ordeal he went through last time, he hoped it was not true, since he found that he enjoyed not being pushed around by his commander for once. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Demolishor's ''Cybertron'' toy bio}}

====''Timelines''====
During the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Decepticon sniper [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]] bitterly remarked on Demolishor and Snow Cat's disappearance from the Decepticon ranks, considering it evidence of how little good loyalty to Megatron would do to advance a 'bot's standing in life. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
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Demolishor was part of Megatron's initial strike force on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and devastated [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con]] [[Village C52]] alongside [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} Powered by [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]], he also participated in the assault on and devastation of [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

Millions of years later, when a Mini-Con signal was broadcast from Earth, the Decepticons picked it up and quickly made plans to travel to Earth. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} Upon arrival, Demolishor, Cyclonus and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] broke into a [[human]] military base, where Demolishor scanned a tank for his new [[alternate mode]] (though the resulting tank mode wasn't particularly close to the source). {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} While the other Decepticons began fighting the Autobots who had followed them to Earth, Demolishor ambushed the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and three human kids. He captured the Mini-Cons and expressed interest in taking the humans apart to see where all their courage came from. Then four other Mini-Cons swarmed his face and shattered his targeting reticle "eyepatch". {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

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After the Decepticons successfully captured the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]], Demolishor helped bring them back to the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} He later participated in the attack on the [[Autobase|Autobot base]], but didn't do much other than stand around and take offense to Starscream's claims that Megatron didn't need any underlings when he had the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}} A little later, Demolishor joined Starscream and Cyclonus in capturing two humans who had been befriended by Starscream's Mini-Con [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]], but unfortunately for them, they turned out to be the Autobots' human allies Rad and Carlos. The Autobots soon arrived to rescue their friends, and when Swindle turned on the Decepticons for tricking him into thinking he was going to be released, the villains retreated. {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}}

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When the Decepticons' Mini-Cons escaped, Demolishor and the others pursued them to [[Kansas]], where they fired impotently on a [[Mini-Con Ark|large object]] that was stealing all of Earth's Mini-Cons. They were then distracted by the arrival of several Autobots, and could only watch as the object rocketed off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} After figuring out that the Mini-Cons had ended up on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], the Decepticons chased after their precious power-ups. As Demolishor was the only Decepticon incapable of flight (Megatron got temporary rocket thrusters), he was left behind to guard the base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} He wasn't very good at it, though, and was beaten up by Autobots who wanted to use the Decepticons' [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

When said space bridge stopped working some time later, Megatron ordered Demolishor and Starscream to fix it. Neither of them knew how. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} The Decepticons later learned that [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] had gone missing, and they seized the opportunity to perform an all-out assault on the Autobots. Demolishor found himself facing down [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] on a thin mountain road, and decided to play a game of chicken with them. He won, as both Autobots swerved away and fell off the road, where Smokescreen was seriously injured by Megatron. Shortly afterwards, their winning streak was interrupted by a [[Galvatron (G1)|mysterious powerful Transformer]] who knocked out Demolishor, Cyclonus and Starscream in short order. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} As it turned out, the stranger had been a [[Herald of Unicron|Herald]] of [[Unicron]], who was on his way to destroy Cybertron. The Decepticons were forced to ally themselves with the Autobots and return to their home planet in order to fight him off. Demolishor survived the battle with Unicron and was seen among the crowds of cheering Transformers in the aftermath. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====Dreamwave ''Energon'' comic====
[[File:StarscreamEnergon-Multiplicity3.jpg|thumb|right|Giddy-up now...TO HELL!]]
Some time in Cybertron's past, during the war, Demolishor was part of a battle in which [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] led an attack on an Autobot bunker. Demolishor watched the battle from a Decepticon saucer-ship, alongside Megatron, Starscream, Cyclonus and Thrust. {{storylink|No Exit}}

Ten years after the battle with Unicron, Unicron's [[Unicron's Four Horsemen|Four Horsemen]] attacked Cybertron. Demolishor was among the Transformers called in as reinforcements against this new threat. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Some time later, he was stationed at the [[energon]] ore processing plant [[Deltos-Five]] when its systems started going haywire. Grumbling that Thrust had left him to deal with technical difficulties while ''he'' got to have fun fighting [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] on Earth, Demolishor made his way into the facility, where he was ambushed by a ghostly Starscream. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

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Demolishor was recovered by [[Alpha Quintesson]] and upgraded into a new body via the power of Unicron. Placed on Earth shortly before the Autobots erected a [[energon grid|global energy shield]], Demolishor was charged with kidnapping [[Kicker Jones]], and tracked the boy down just as he as attempting to play hooky from a training session at [[Alterenergy|AlterEnergy]]. Demolishor approached in his new dump truck alternate mode, and Kicker actually flagged him down in hopes of hitching a lift before Demolishor revealed his true nature. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} Demolishor's specially-tailored new form allowed him to first shrug off energon blasts from the human boy, and then easily take out an AlterEnergy rapid response team, before grabbing Kicker and absconding. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}

With Alpha Quntession unable to teleport him off-planet thanks to the energy shield, Demolishor went into hiding; AlterEnergy began searching the planet for him, {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} but he was holed up in a cave in [[Mexico]], by a space bridge portal, waiting for Alpha Quintesson's forces to take out the shield down so he could use the bridge to bring Kicker to his master. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}} An AlterEnergy team led by Rad tracked him down before that could happen, but Demolishor was ready for them and the Autobot backup they brought, and was able to fight them to a standstill. Word then came through from Alpha Quintesson that the energy shield was down, so Demolishor broke off the fight and returned to the chamber he had been keeping Kicker in, only to find that the boy had been freed by Rad and Carlos while he had been busy in battle. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}} Demolishor immediately gave chase through the caves, but when he caught up to them, Kicker stood his ground and used his special powers to channel the energy of all the energon on Earth, using it to utterly destroy Demolishor. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}
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===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
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Demolishor was among the Decepticons who had a great time kidnapping Mini-Cons back when the war broke out. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}}

In modern day, he was sent to [[Earth]] to search for escaped Mini-Cons alongside [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. Demolishor was apparently still searching elsewhere when the rest of the Decepticons were beaten up by the Autobots and fled. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} Eventually, he sawed his way into the wreckage of the Mini-Cons' ship, as he had orders from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] to retrieve its [[locator log]]. He was surprised to find the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]] in the ship, and wasn't sure what to do with the situation. Deciding that the best course of action was violence, he began blasting the Mini-Cons but was distracted when [[Rad White]] grabbed the locator log and ran for it. Demolishor followed in his tank mode, only to drive straight into an unstable part of the cave, where the vibrations from his treads caused the hidden log to explode and collapse the cave on top of him. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}}

Some time later, Demolishor participated in an attack on the Autobots when they were trying to send their Mini-Cons back to Cybertron. Though the Mini-Cons ultimately decided to stay on Earth, the Decepticons destroyed the Autobots' space bridge anyways. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}} [[File:PaniniArmada9 demolishor powerlinx.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]] He and Cyclonus were then sent to search for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. The Autobots [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] followed them, but were no match for the Mini-Con-augmented Decepticons. Demolishor shot Smokescreen down and prepared to squash him under his tracks, but didn't expect the Autobot to suddenly get a Mini-Con partner of his own. Powered by [[Liftor]], Smokescreen delivered a powerful punch to the incoming Demolishor, driving him back. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

When the Decepticons planned to [[Nuclear weapon|nuke]] the Autobots from their new lunar base, Demolishor caught a transmission from the Autobots' Mini-Cons, who offered to surrender in exchange for the Autobots' lives. He reported this to Megatron, who opted to take the Mini-Cons then blow the Autobots up anyway. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} The plan was a huge failure, ending with the destruction of the Decepticon base and no Mini-Cons to show for it. Demolishor cheerfully referred to the whole thing as a "bit of a blip in the old world-conquest plans", which promptly got him punished by the disgruntled Megatron. Suddenly, Cyclonus showed up and started attacking his fellow Decepticons. He turned out to be possessed by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], who were using him to get rid of Megatron once and for all. After watching the two duel for a while, Demolishor power-linked with [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] and entered the fray, but did little damage to Cyclonus. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Dawn of Destruction!}}
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===Bendon ''Armada'' books===
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Megatron and Demolishor were searching the area around the Autobot base for Mini-Cons when they were, unsurprisingly enough, stumbled upon by Optimus Prime and Hot Shot. Demolishor tussled with a vehicle mode Optimus, but evidently didn't fare too well, as the Autobot leader was seen battling Megatron moments later. Bested, the "cowardly" pair warped away. {{storylink|Cave Catastrophe}}

Megatron and Demolishor later launched a sneak attack against the kids when they left themselves in the open, and were yet again bested by the two Autobots when they came to render aid. {{storylink|Race to Disaster}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
Demolishor was one of the Decepticons warped to the planet Earth after the Mini-Cons, who had long been dormant there, awoke. The Decepticons' initial attack against the Autobots was rebuffed, and they began building a base of operations on the Moon by reinforcing the partial remains of the Mini-Cons' ship.

Demolishor and Starscream were tasked by Megatron to scan all of the Earth's vehicles to find suitable alternate modes. When Megatron checked in on their progress, Demolishor presented Earth's mightiest military vehicles to his leader. Demolishor chose a "missile tank" alternate mode for himself. Megatron then led the members of his inner circle on an assault on the Autobots' base on Earth. The assault was briefly halted when Megatron spotted the Autobots' human allies, Rad, Alexis and Carlos, rush into the war-zone. Megatron demanded that the children hand over their Mini-Con companions. But Optimus Prime and his Autobots weren't far behind, and they launched a counter-attack against the Decepticons. Demolishor tried to blast Optimus, only for his missile to be deflected by the Autobot Red Alert. Subsequent assaults on the Autobots proved futile, as Optimus assumed his "Super Optimus Prime" mode and overwhelmed the Decepticons with pure brute strength. The balance of power shifted even further in the Autobots' favor when Red Alert and Hot Shot acquired Mini-Cons. Red Alert used the new strength bestowed upon him by his new partner, Longarm, to lift Demolishor up off the ground, then Hot Shot used the electrical powers granted to him by his Mini-Con, Jolt, to short out the Decepticon's circuits. Megatron soon recognized that the Decepticons were outmatched and ordered a retreat.

Back on the moon, the Decepticons squabbled over their defeat until Cyclonus teleported in late. As it turns out, two other Mini-Con panels had been uncovered by the children during the fight, and Cyclonus had managed to snatch them away before fleeing. Megatron allowed Cyclonus to keep one of the Mini-Cons, while the other was given to Demolishor. Demolishor named his new partner “Blackout." {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===Toy pack-in comics===
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When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] fell to his knees in battle, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] sent Demolishor, [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] to attack the beaten leader. Their attack was averted when they were blasted away by [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. {{storylink|Energon Volume 4}}

===''TransTech''===
Demolishor was part of [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s inner circle in the underlevels of [[Axiom Nexus]]. He was with Gutcruncher in [[The Blue Deployer]] the night the [[Action Master]] took [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] for a lot of money. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
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Demolishor participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb|Best Decepticon yes-man toy, ever! (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:LOTM Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1|(''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor with Blackout''' (Super-Con Class, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Ironhide'''
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Hide'''
:*''Takara/Sonokong ID number'': '''MD-03'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 28]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (Takara)|[[Draxhall Jump]] (concept art)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' "Super-Con Class" toy (basically "Deluxes"), Demolishor transforms into an anti-aircraft missile tank of made-up model, though it appears to be heavily based on the ADATS weapon system. His primary Mini-Con gimmick is the twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his left shoulder; attaching any Mini-Con to the Powerlinx port there pops the launcher forward, after which the missiles can be fired simultaneously by pulling the Mini-Con back. Reportedly, Demolishor was to feature this gimmick in both shoulders, but it was cut back to one for cost considerations, so his right shoulder now simply holds two spare missiles.

: In vehicle mode, Demolishor features extra Mini-Con compatibility design specially around his partner [[Blackout (Armada)#Toys|Blackout]]. When in vehicle mode, Blackout can be inserted into the space between Demolishor's front treads, forming a more "complete"-looking tank. Blackout can then be launched into action by a small spring-loaded launcher, activated by a tiny button on Demolishor's back end. Also on the back end is a flip-out seat that Blackout or any other appropriately-jointed Mini-Con can sit in to "man" his guns (Though Blackout's hand-guns plug quite nicely into the screw-holes in the back of Demolishor's turret, making it look like a more direct interface). The seat can also be used for Demolishor's rudimentary "Attack Base" mode, which involves folding out his legs/treads to turn him into an elevated anti-aircraft station.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legends of the Microns'' "Ironhide" and [[Sonokong]] ''Eunha Yeongung: Cybertron'' "Hide" releases, render the figure in more primary, show-accurate colors, painting him a more greenish shade of tan, making his face brown rather than black, and features a Decepticon symbol with proper "separated" [[Paint operation|paint applications]], among several other smaller paint changes.

: This toy doubles as Generation 1 [[Demolisher (G1)|Demolisher]].

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

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[[File:Armadatoy demolishor landmilitaryteam set.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ironhide & Land Military Microns''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''MS-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 28]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles

: In Japan, Ironhide was available both separately and in a multi-pack with the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team#Toys|Land Military Microns]]. All toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Armadatoy-DemolishorPX.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Holy crap, ''Legends of the Microns'' Ironhide is a Decepticon.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Powerlinx Demolishor with Powerlinx Blackout''' (Super-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Ironhide Super Mode'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MD-10'''
:*''Takara release date'': October ??, 2003
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the final wave of ''Armada'' product, this [[redeco]] of the original Demolishor gives him in a new red and off-white color scheme, roughly [[Homage|homaging]] [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. According to [[Aaron Archer]], he was originally intended to be colored like [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], because Demolishor's gun-hands reminded him of Sixshot (we don't get it either—maybe he meant [[Six-Gun|Six-''Gun'']]?),<ref>{{citesocial|quote=While the repaint was originally supposed to be painted in a “Generation One Sixshot-like” color scheme, the plans were scrapped.|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/04/09/demolishor-repaint-confirmed-179|name=Tim Formas|site=TFW2005|year=2003|month=03|day=09}}</ref> but the red color scheme was decided upon and used in the animated series first, so the toy had to follow suit. Reflecting the late nature of this change, his packaging depicts a normal-colored Demolishor toy, as the colors had not been decided upon by the time cardback photography was required.

: The Takara "Ironhide Super Mode" release is similar to the Hasbro one, but its colors are once again lightly tweaked to look more cartoony, in darker, more primary shades, and not as glossy. It also lacks the dark blue paint on top of the Hasbro version's head, and once again has a "separated" Decepticon symbol rather than a block-painted one.

:This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Demolishor (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Demolishor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/PXDemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Powerlinx Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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===''Built to Rule!''===
[[File:BTR-Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"I'm the man who killed Jaime Lannister."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: One of the smaller ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets, Demolishor's vehicle mode is still an anti-aircraft missile tank, but with only one spring-loaded rocket per side, activated by a rotating "drum" on top of the launcher. He also features working rubber treads, and a 2x2 "[[Powerlinx]]" plate than can be used by both ''BTR''-based and regular-type [[Mini-Con]]s, though the grip on the latter is not terribly great. He is "transformed" by removing pretty much everything on the "Trans-Skeleton" core, flipping out the limbs, then adding ''some'' of the parts back on to create a super-top-heavy, awkward robot.

: He also comes with a building-block version of [[Blackout (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Blackout]].

: His 1x4 plates with the flat area in the middle would later show up in some ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/BTRDemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Built to Rule! Demolishor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BTR-toy Demolishor NightAttack.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|WUBBA WUBBA WUBBA.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Night Attack Demolishor''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Part of the final wave of ''Armada Built to Rule!'', the first Demolishor set was [[redeco]]ed into colors very close to those of the [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]]. Again, he comes with a similarly-colored version of Blackout.

: Night Attack Demolishor did not ship very prominently, but eventually could be found at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for the heavily discounted-price of $2 or so.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/NADemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Built to Rule! Night Attack Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:En-toy DemolishorArm.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor with Blackout''' (Combat Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Ironhide'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SD-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 25]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Originally released as part of the initial assortment of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]]'' toys, the original "Ironhide" toy (and accompanying Mini-Con "[[Blackout (Armada)#Energon|Search]]") was given a very [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]-esque color scheme of lime green, light gray and purple.

: This version was released ''much'' later in the US as "Demolishor with Blackout" (''surprise''), with no changes other than packaging, late in the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' line as a [[KB Toys]]-[[exclusive]], alongside the ''Super Link'' redeco of [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon|Sandstorm]] (Cyclonus).

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

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[[File:En-toy Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|MUNKY IS TRUKK]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor''' (Combat Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Irontread'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SD-11'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[April 28]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Demolishor's new body transforms into a large "earth-mover" dump truck. His truck bed contains four spring-loaded missiles, plus four "false", non-firing missiles. His center torso block can rotate forward to bring his launcher over his body for "[[Super Mode|Hyper Mode]]"... which puts his head right in the middle of his sternum. His truck bed also features two pairs of "dead" Powerlinx plugs to attach Mini-Cons to, one pair on each side of the "flap", allowing for Mini-Con Powerlinxing in both truck and [[robot mode]]s.

: The truck bed also has possibly the biggest Decepticon [[insignia]] on a Deluxe-level toy ''ever''.

: According to Hasbro in [[Hasbro Q&A/August 2009: Answers|a Q&A]], he was originally supposed to be a new character named [[Long Haul (disambiguation)|Long Haul]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Demolishor/demolishor.htm More information on ''Energon'' Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 4 missiles, Cybertron Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''dt67'''
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: A late addition to the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toy line]], the original ''Armada'' Demolishor figure was redecoed in a more military camo scheme. He does not come with his Mini-Con partner Blackout in this release; instead, Demolishor and his [[wave]]-mate [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybDx|Optimus Prime]] debuted a new [[Cyber Key]] variant: [[retool]]ed from the standard "[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]" style key, this version lacked a sculpted [[insignia]], so that any symbol could be [[tampograph]]ed on to it, and featured a [[Mini-Con]]-style [[Powerlinx]] socket on the back, allowing it to operate the figure's formerly-Mini-Con-activated missile launcher feature without the figure itself having to be retooled.

: The key sports a tampographed Decepticon insignia, a purple border, and a [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] tampographed on the back. This code, when entered on Hasbro's website, was ''supposed'' to unlock additional information on the character or the toy, but due to an error on behalf of Hasbro, it unlocked information intended for Demolishor's wave-mate, the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus Prime; Demolishor's information was instead unlocked using the code "D56B", which was tampographed on the back of the Cyber Key included with said Optimus Prime toy.

{{note|The photography to the right is slightly mistransformed. The waist is meant to be rotated 180° degrees.}}

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Demolishor/demolishor.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy DemolishorKreon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I'm completely transformable, and I'm proud of it".]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Demolishor''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Bag number'': '''33501 37'''
:*''Accessories'': Stand-brick, 2 double-barreled pistols
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fourth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Demolishor can be "rebuilt" into an anti-aircraft tank. We say "rebuilt" but really all you do is flip the treads around, swivel the guns, stick Demmy butt-up and ''bam'', tank mode.

: He uses the [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]-style helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-ODemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Happy Meal toys===
[[File:Armadatoy mcdonalds demolishor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Why the slag are the humans playing with my crotch?!]]
*'''Demolishor''' (October 2002)
**''Accessories'': Arm/cannon

:One of eight [[McDonald's]] ''Armada'' promotional toys, Demolishor is a simple toy that transforms from Cybertronian tank to robot in a few steps. His right arm/cannon features a "battle damage" pop-off gimmick that is activated when a yellow button on the front of his tank mode is pressed.

:He has a [[Powerlinx]] post on his front left tread that you can attach Mini-Cons to, though its main purpose is to allow him to combine with the other Happy Meal Decepticons to form a [[Mighty Vehicle]]. The back of his head has a Mini-Con Powerlinx port, so he can activate Mini-Con features on larger toys, but given its location and his size, it would be a pretty awkward fit on most figures.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/McDemolishor/demolishor.htm More information on Happy Meal Demolishor at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Mcdemolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Good luck finding me.]]
*'''Demolishor''' (January 2005)

: Part of the second ''Energon'' Happy Meal promotion, which was only available in some Latin America markets, this heavily-simplified version of dump-truck Demolishor features a spring-loaded transformation from dump truck to robot mode when his truck grill is pushed in. Given his limited release, he's very rare—even good ''pictures'' of him are hard to come by.
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===Super Collection Figure===
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[[File:SCF Demolishor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Ironhide''' (SCF, [[December 27]], 2002)
**''Series'': '''ACT 9'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' Demolishor ("Ironhide" in Japan) is a 3-inch tall soft-plastic figurine based on his animation model. Made to pop apart, he has limited articulation, with swivel neck, waist, shoulders and legs. He came in two paint schemes: full-color and pewter-finish, each available at an equal ratio of one each per case of twelve figures. Be careful with the pewter version, as the pegs are often painted, leading to super-tight fits and occasional breakage.

: Like all normal SCF figures, he was sold in a [[blindpacking|blind-box]] assortment, so you could not tell which mold or color scheme you got until you actually opened the box.
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[File:Arm-toy DemolishorMSCF.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh. My. God. Becky. Look at. His. Butt.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (February 2003)
**''ID number'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': 4 missiles

: At double the size of a normal SCF figure, this non-transformable figure of Demolishor features more -but still limited- posability, with restricted-balljoint neck, shoulders and hips, double-swivel elbows, and swivel wrists, waist and knees. He also has removable missiles, and comes with a really teeny version of [[Blackout (Armada)#MSCF|Blackout]].

: As the Mega SCFs are all based on a singular ball/socket and clip system for joints, you can swap parts from any figure around with any other in the line... as long as there's enough clearance, of course.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/MegaSCFIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Battle for Cybertron Game===
[[File:BattleforCybertron demolishor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Demolishor was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Attacktix-Demolishor.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|But our story isn't really about him...]]
*'''Demolishor''' (2006)
**''Attack Type'': Shooter (wide missile)

: Shown at Toy Fair 2006, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Demolishor is based on his ''Energon'' dump-truck body, with a back-mounted missile launcher that shot a wide-headed missile. He was placed in an early mock-up of the starter set, but ultimately only the vehicle mode [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] piece would end up in the final product. The piece had no sticker on the front as well. And then... that was the last anyone ''saw'' of this piece. It was never shuffled into a later assortment or even mentioned anywhere. What the hell?
{{canceledattacktix}}
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==Notes==
[[File:ARgame-DemoFight.jpg|right|thumb|ARHH!!|upright=1.3]]
*According to the Armada IP Creative Bible, one of his production names was '''Scourge'''. Get it, Scourge, [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], and [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]?
*According to [[Aaron Archer]], Demolishor was loosely based on a pirate, hence the eyepatch design and his name being ''Demolish'''or'''''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I originally thought of him as a Pirate (accent on the OR at the end of his name) but he is also a tank type body proportion based on his vh form. I like his targeting eye-patch and gun fingers.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BukR4uyHbVh/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=04}}</ref> Alongside Cyclonus, he was an early test for the Mini-Con play pattern; Archer always thought of the characters as a pair.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Cyclonus was a early concept model for ways the mini cons could work. Him and Demolishor were early tests and that is why they naturally got paired up in the show. we always thought of them together|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzqRavnhlk/c/18025188925116526/r/18026310700117791/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=03|day=10}}</ref>
*Meanwhile, his vehicle mode was based on a concept from [[Draxhall Jump]]; of the various designs they produced for ''Armada'', his was the only one to make it through to the final product more or less unchanged.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=DHJ worked on a couple of Armada items and the only one that really stayed the same from their design is the Demolishor Vh. I did the robot and it was based on a Takara model, so it is hard to give any one group "credit" for being the one responsible for a given product.|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
*Demolishor was originally planned to be in the [[Transformers (Armada PS2)|''Armada'' PlayStation 2 game]] as a long-running boss fight in the Antarctic. According to the original storyboards (unlocked in the game by finding the appropriate [[Data-Con]] on the [[Pacific Island]] base), he was the pilot of the crashed starship (instead of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]), and the player would have first fought him inside the control room of the ship. [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] was then to fire on the ship when Demolishor was near defeat, which would cause the ship to crash into the chasm below. The player would then have to chase Demolishor vertically through the downed ship and into an ice cavern, where he would try and drop stalactites on your head during your final confrontation. Why Demolishor was removed from the game is unknown, though the most likely explanation is time and budget concerns.
*There was almost one more toy in the above list! ''[[Combiner Wars]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)/toys|Onslaught]] had a "[[retool|pretooled]]" alternate head that would have made it represent Demolishor. This head tooling was never used, though a test prototype surfaced on the Chinese site [[TaoBao]] in 2015.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/looks-like-were-getting-a-cw-demolisher.1051737/ TFW2005 thread, 19 September 2015]</ref>
*Demolishor's scrapped renaming into '''Long Haul''' for his dump truck body in ''Energon'' leaves him the odd man out compared to "[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]]" and "[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]]".
*Demolishor's dump truck body was one of the few, if not only, new toys for Energon to never get reused in any form. The others being the Deluxe Class Highwire and Swoop plus Mega Class Wing Saber.
*Demolishor's Energon CG model inconstantly fluctuated between one bearing his toys shrimpy arms and one with larger, more proportionate ones. The color of his hands is also known to swap without reason between green and black.
*Despite originating in the Unicron Trilogy, Demolishor has had [[Demolishor (SG)|two]] [[Demolishor (WFC)|characters]] based on him appear in [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|two]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|separate]] Generation 1-influenced continuities, both before he actually got a [[Demolisher (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]]. Probably helped by [[Demolishor (ROTF)|his third namesake]] appearing in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ironhide''' (アイアンハイド ''Aianhaido''), '''Ironhide Super Mode''' (アイアンハイド{{ruby|S|スーパーモード}} ''Aianhaido Sūpā Mōdo''), '''Irontread''' (dump truck body, アイアントレッド ''Aiantoreddo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Pusztító'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''PòHuàiZhě''' (China, 破坏者, "Demolishor")
*''Korean:'' '''Hide''' (하이드 ''Haideu'')
*''Polish:'' '''Demolatron''' (''Armada''), '''Destruktor''' (''Energon'')
*''Russian:'' '''Razrushitel'''' (Разрушитель, "Devastator")
*''French:'' '''Démolisseur''' (''Demolisher'')
*''Portuguese:'' '''Demolisher'''

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

Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors

2024-06-06T00:14:25Z

FishpopUK: /* Other notes */

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|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2019 comic)|Transformers]]'' #21
|prev=Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's
|next=Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners
|caption=Broke into the wrong goddam rec room didn't you, you bastards?!
|image=TF2019 21 cvrB.jpg
|title="Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[July 22]], 2020
|coverdate=July 2020
|written by=[[Brian Ruckley]]
|art by=[[Billie Montfort]] (pages 1, 6, 8-10, 17-20) [[Blacky Shepherd]] (pages 2-5, 7, 11, 16)
|colors by=[[Joana Lafuente]] and [[John-Paul Bove]]
|letters by=[[Jake M. Wood]]
|editor=[[David Mariotte]], [[Tom Waltz]] and [[Riley Farmer]]
|continuity=[[2019 IDW continuity]]
|chronology=
}}

'''A routine geological survey turns deadly when a team of scientists cross paths with the most dangerous terrorists on Cybertron.'''

==Synopsis==
While investigating some unusual seismic activity out in the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]ian hinterlands, a geological survey team consisting of [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Geomotus]], and [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] discover a flock of disturbed [[flyt]]s circling above a new fissure, and inside, a furious [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]]. The gigantic Transformer was on her usual route when the crevice opened beneath her; she has no patience for [[Geomotus]]'s long-winded scientific theories, refuses to accept Azimuth's suggestion to simply transform and climb out of the hole—her [[alternate mode]] ''is'' her form now—and roars for them to contact search and rescue for her.

Elsewhere, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], now under the protection of [[Security Operations]], meets with [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] at a hidden safehouse. Still reeling from his betrayal in the [[Ascenticon Guard]], Bumblebee feels that he doesn't need this kind of security and says so; Windblade and [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] try to assure him that, as a key witness, Bumblebee needs all of the protection he can get. But another speech from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] interrupts the conversation; a gigantic hologram of the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] leader appears over [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to deliver his latest tirade against the [[Autobot]]s. His fiery speech echoes across city and even reaches [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] as they take in the sight from a distant balcony. Chromia warns Orion that, even with their growing body of evidence against the Ascenticon and [[The Rise]], the situation's too far gone for them to arrest [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. Prime agrees, but notes that [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] intends to condemn Soundwave and outlaw the Ascenticons anyway, regardless of the consequences. Remembering his old friendship with Megatron, Orion grimly muses that Megatron and his message of social upheaval have an advantage that the Autobots do not: a clear end goal.

In another part of the wilderness, [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] has the unenviable task of keeping some of the most wanted members of The Rise—thuggish [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], sociopathic [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]], unstable [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], and the annoying duo of [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]—quiet as [[Roughstuff]] tows them to another remote base. Rumble quickly gets under Rage's skin, but before the argument can escalate, a second groundquake splits the ground, upends their trailer and sends it tumbling into the new fissure! Not far away, Geomotus picks up the disturbance, and the four head out to investigate. As they travel, Beachcomber can't understand how such a violent quake could occur in the oldest and most stable region of the planet; it's as though the recent social unrest sweeping the planet is upsetting Cybertron itself. As they reach the new crevasse, Landmine sees the wrecked trailer... and Quake. Recognizing the 'bot as one of several wanted Risers, Landmine calls in Security Operations, while an anxious Geomotus decides to take refuge with Leviathan.

At the bottom of the chasm, Rage gets off a call with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], and pointedly informs his teammates that [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] has better things to do than pick them up—and they won't be able to drive back out of the canyon either, not after Triggerhappy casually shot Roughstuff for no reason. Frenzy spies a glint on the cliff above; without thinking, Triggerhappy transforms, blasts off, and holds the scientists at gunpoint, demanding they say his name. Beachcomber points out that none of them ''know'' his name and takes a blast to the chest for his troubles; Triggerhappy easily outmaneuvers Landmine, then takes to the air... only for Windblade to soar overhead, followed by the other members of [[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]]'s new counterterrorism team!

At a Security Operations precinct in Iacon, [[Pointblank]] eyes the recently arrived [[Voin]] asserter, who demands to see Quake. Pointblank isn't sure how the Voin even ''know'' that Quake's responsible for killing their Voin, but [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] explains that the opportunistic Voin have their ''own'' intelligence network... and back that soft power up by employing contractors capable of levelling buildings.

The badlands skirmish heats up as [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] sends Fangry plunging back into the crevasse, only for Quake to transform and use his tank mode to shoot Springer out of the air. [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] kicks up a cloud of dust to confuse Frenzy and Rumble...but Quake's reckless charge prompts Smokescreen to quickly change tactics and bait Quake into chasing him. The tank-bot obliges, and, as Rage bails and slips away, Quake blunders right into Novastar's trap, tangled and paralyzed by her electric net.

As the [[Titan Net]] comes back online, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] checks in with [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] and [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] as they depart Cybertronian space for the [[Black Hub]]. Closer to home, [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] has volunteered to help bring the damaged network back online in the hopes of awakening more [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s, while Chromia introduces Blaster to [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], who've volunteered to provide extra security.

With Quake incapacitated and in custody, Novastar checks in with Windblade, who reports that she can't match Triggerhappy's turn of speed—and, worse yet, Sixshot himself is on his way to the battle! [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] bag Frenzy, but leave themselves open for Sixshot, who takes out the pair in his [[beast mode]]. Sixshot, Frenzy, and Rumble square off against Springer, Smokescreen and Novastar, who orders her team to stand their ground...

Not far away, Leviathan overhears the sound of the confrontation and demands to know what's going on. But when Geomotus anxiously tells her that his friends are fighting The Rise, his response prompts an unexpected reaction from the giant crawler: as Geomotus watches, Leviathan transforms into her colossal robot mode and rises from the fissure, ready to fight!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] (11)

|h2=[[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]s|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (9)
* [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] (12)
* [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] (13)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (14)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (15)
* [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] (16)
* [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]] (17)
* [[Roughstuff]] (18)
* [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] (36)

|h4=Cybertronians|c4=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]] (1)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (2)
* [[Geomotus]] (3)
* [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] (4)
* [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]] (5)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (6)
* [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (7)
* [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] (8)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (10)
* [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (19)
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (20)
* [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] (21)
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (22)
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]] (23)
* [[Pointblank]] (24)
* [[Road Rage (G1)|Road Rage]] (26)
* [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] (27)
* [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] (28)
* [[Playback (G1)|Playback]] (29)
* [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] (30)
* [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] (31)
* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (32)
* [[Wavelength (G1)|Wavelength]] (33)
* [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] (34)
* [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] (35)
{{!}}}

|h5=Others|c5=
* [[Voin]] asserter (25)
}}

==Quotes==
"There are unexplained perturbations, fissures opening. It's all part of some strange pattern of extreme planetary—" 
"'''Don't care'''!"
:—'''Geomotus''' and '''Leviathan'''

"They say '''we''' are the great deceivers! They would have you call '''us''' Decepticons! But '''look''' what they have bought with your sacrifices, your silence, your patience! All their promises—order, peace—'''all of it''' dust and debris! They lie, and lie, and '''lie!''' And '''worse''', they '''use''' our tragedies to indulge their fears, their crushing controls!"
:—'''Megatron'''

"I've done '''nothing''' to deserve getting stuck with you rustholes." 
"Not '''yet'''. Guess Shockwave reckons it's only a matter of time. Welcome aboard the '''crazy''' shuttle, Rage."
:—'''Rage''' and '''Rumble'''

"'''Mostly''', Sixshot wanted to know why '''Roughstuff''' couldn't hitch up to the other end and haul us out if he'd driven us '''in'''. I told him that wouldn't work... but not exactly '''why'''." 
"We probably shouldn't have shot him. I mean '''me'''. '''I''' shouldn't have shot him. Maybe. Right? Hard to say."
:—Project management with '''Rage''' and '''Triggerhappy'''

"This crew wouldn't know the word '''team''' if they'd been shut in a box with it for a megacycle."
:—'''Smokescreen''' on The Rise

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* We last saw [[Geomotus]] and his friend [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] in [[The Change In Your Nature Part Two|issue #14]], where they were investigating unusual seismic activity at the [[Metal Geyser]]s; in this issue, they, [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]], and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] are tracking a series of anomalous groundquakes at the behest of [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], a respected scientist that [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] previously namedropped in [[The Change In Your Nature Part Three|#15]]. The intense tectonic disturbances in this issue suggest that, whatever's going wrong with Cybertron's geology, things are only getting worse...
* [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]] last appeared way back in [[The World In Your Eyes Part Three|issue #3]], though [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] did namedrop Leviathan and her connection to Cybertron's [[flyt]]s in [[Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|the previous issue]].
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s doubts about the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] cause came to the fore in [[Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|issue #19]], where he was doublecrossed by [[Flywheels|Skytread]] and nearly assassinated by [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]]. Having now gathered enough data for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]], and lost all faith in the Ascenticon cause, he's officially left the faction, though he notes he has yet to scour off their [[insignia]].
* Chromia refers to Prowl's arrest of [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], which also happened last issue.
* Orion Pax remembers an old conversation he had with Megatron about changing Cybertron, from [[Orion Pax: Free Fall|issue #6]].
* While bickering with Rage, Rumble notes that "you don't break up a team over one mistake". This is, presumably, in reference to [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s death, in which Frenzy supposedly played a role; although we still don't know the ''specifics'' of the murder, dialogue between [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] and [[Kaskade]] in [[The Change In Your Nature Part One|issue #13]] suggests that Frenzy panicked during a heist on Brainstorm's [[energon transmission station]] and, whether deliberately or by accident, killed the scientist by impaling him on the drills that he deploys during the fight in this issue.
* [[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]] drafted Windblade into her new rapid response team—Novastar, [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]], [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]—in issue #19.
* [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] and [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] return! The pair had a romantic adventure together in ''[[Transformers Valentine's Day Special]]'', which also established that Glyph was a talented data analyst who worked for Cybertron's [[Xeno-Relations]] division. ''Valentine's'' established Tap-Out as an out-of-work gladiator; his profession isn't ''specifically'' flagged up here, but it seems as though he's still working as Glyph's bodyguard after the pair returned to Cybertron.
* [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] returns to active duty after her battle against [[Vigilem]] in [[The Change In Your Nature Part Five|issue #17]]. In the previous issue, Orion Pax sent her to the Black Hub for a battle-ready refit to pursue Vigilem, who went missing after he destroyed the [[Tether]].

===Transformers references===
* [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]] is based on [[Azimuth (COP)|the character of the same name]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]], who first appeared in ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus]]''. There, the character was depicted as the leader of the cartography-focused [[Patterner]] cult, which perhaps explains why this comic depicts her as a geologist. Though Azimuth did not physically appear in the ''Covenant of Primus'' book, 2015's [[Ask Vector Prime]] feature revealed that she had a body based on on one of Takara's MC-6 [[Kronoform]] watches, which she sports here. However, this comic gives her a ''silver'' color scheme, rather than the gold variant as described in Ask Vector Prime—a mistake that probably stems from the [[:File:Mc-06 kronoform catalog.jpg|photo]] on Azimuth's wiki article more prominently displaying the silver toy.
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] notes they're standing on one of the oldest parts of Cybertron, and alludes to an ancient battle between [[Halonix Maximus]] and [[Preditron]] that took place there. Both characters have their origin in [[Fun Publications]]' ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' stories; Halonix Maximus was the name retroactively applied to a fake hologram [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] generated in the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Heavy Metal War]]", while Preditron was a minor warlord who perished in the text story "[[A Team Effort]]"—though he went on to play a much bigger role in the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' universe. The idea of these two historical warriors facing off is evocative of the primordial clash between [[Prima]] and [[Predaking (COP)|Predaking]], as detailed in ''The Covenant of Primus''.
* "And away we go!" shouts Triggerhappy as he takes off, a turn of phrase that originated with {{w|Jackie Gleason}}'s character on ''[[The Honeymooners]]'', but has seen extensive use within ''Transformers'' media as [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s catchphrase of sorts.

===Errors===
* Lafuente appears to have colored Quake as ''Masterforce'' [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]], blue and grey with a large purple-pink cannon.

===Other notes===
* While Quake's robot mode continues to be based off his ''Titans Return'' figure, his alternate mode has been drawn quite differently, retaining a few details such as the front treads. The cannon has also been interpreted here as being dead center on the tank body, with a cockpit on either side instead of a single cockpit with the cannon on the other side of the body. Its shape and even colouration somewhat similar to that of IDW Overlord's tank half
* Originally solicited for May 6, this issue was deliberately pushed back two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

===Covers (3)===
* '''Cover A''': Risers represent, by [[Casey Coller]] and [[John-Paul Bove]]
* '''Cover B''': Our intrepid heroes, by [[E. J. Su]]
* '''Retailer incentive cover''': The gang's on the loose, by [[Philip Murphy]] and [[Leonardo Ito]]

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===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 3: All Fall Down''''' ([[February 24]], [[2021]]) ISBN 1684057396 / ISBN 978-1684057399
** Collects ''Transformers'' (2019) issues #19–24 and ''[[Transformers: Galaxies|Galaxies]]'' issues [[Gauging the Truth: Part One|#7]]–[[Storm Horizon Part 3|12]].
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==External links==
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[[Category:Transformers (2019) issues]]

Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors

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{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2019 comic)|Transformers]]'' #21
|prev=Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's
|next=Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners
|caption=Broke into the wrong goddam rec room didn't you, you bastards?!
|image=TF2019 21 cvrB.jpg
|title="Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[July 22]], 2020
|coverdate=July 2020
|written by=[[Brian Ruckley]]
|art by=[[Billie Montfort]] (pages 1, 6, 8-10, 17-20) [[Blacky Shepherd]] (pages 2-5, 7, 11, 16)
|colors by=[[Joana Lafuente]] and [[John-Paul Bove]]
|letters by=[[Jake M. Wood]]
|editor=[[David Mariotte]], [[Tom Waltz]] and [[Riley Farmer]]
|continuity=[[2019 IDW continuity]]
|chronology=
}}

'''A routine geological survey turns deadly when a team of scientists cross paths with the most dangerous terrorists on Cybertron.'''

==Synopsis==
While investigating some unusual seismic activity out in the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]ian hinterlands, a geological survey team consisting of [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Geomotus]], and [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] discover a flock of disturbed [[flyt]]s circling above a new fissure, and inside, a furious [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]]. The gigantic Transformer was on her usual route when the crevice opened beneath her; she has no patience for [[Geomotus]]'s long-winded scientific theories, refuses to accept Azimuth's suggestion to simply transform and climb out of the hole—her [[alternate mode]] ''is'' her form now—and roars for them to contact search and rescue for her.

Elsewhere, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], now under the protection of [[Security Operations]], meets with [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] at a hidden safehouse. Still reeling from his betrayal in the [[Ascenticon Guard]], Bumblebee feels that he doesn't need this kind of security and says so; Windblade and [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] try to assure him that, as a key witness, Bumblebee needs all of the protection he can get. But another speech from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] interrupts the conversation; a gigantic hologram of the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] leader appears over [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to deliver his latest tirade against the [[Autobot]]s. His fiery speech echoes across city and even reaches [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] as they take in the sight from a distant balcony. Chromia warns Orion that, even with their growing body of evidence against the Ascenticon and [[The Rise]], the situation's too far gone for them to arrest [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. Prime agrees, but notes that [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] intends to condemn Soundwave and outlaw the Ascenticons anyway, regardless of the consequences. Remembering his old friendship with Megatron, Orion grimly muses that Megatron and his message of social upheaval have an advantage that the Autobots do not: a clear end goal.

In another part of the wilderness, [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] has the unenviable task of keeping some of the most wanted members of The Rise—thuggish [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], sociopathic [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]], unstable [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], and the annoying duo of [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]—quiet as [[Roughstuff]] tows them to another remote base. Rumble quickly gets under Rage's skin, but before the argument can escalate, a second groundquake splits the ground, upends their trailer and sends it tumbling into the new fissure! Not far away, Geomotus picks up the disturbance, and the four head out to investigate. As they travel, Beachcomber can't understand how such a violent quake could occur in the oldest and most stable region of the planet; it's as though the recent social unrest sweeping the planet is upsetting Cybertron itself. As they reach the new crevasse, Landmine sees the wrecked trailer... and Quake. Recognizing the 'bot as one of several wanted Risers, Landmine calls in Security Operations, while an anxious Geomotus decides to take refuge with Leviathan.

At the bottom of the chasm, Rage gets off a call with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], and pointedly informs his teammates that [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] has better things to do than pick them up—and they won't be able to drive back out of the canyon either, not after Triggerhappy casually shot Roughstuff for no reason. Frenzy spies a glint on the cliff above; without thinking, Triggerhappy transforms, blasts off, and holds the scientists at gunpoint, demanding they say his name. Beachcomber points out that none of them ''know'' his name and takes a blast to the chest for his troubles; Triggerhappy easily outmaneuvers Landmine, then takes to the air... only for Windblade to soar overhead, followed by the other members of [[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]]'s new counterterrorism team!

At a Security Operations precinct in Iacon, [[Pointblank]] eyes the recently arrived [[Voin]] asserter, who demands to see Quake. Pointblank isn't sure how the Voin even ''know'' that Quake's responsible for killing their Voin, but [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] explains that the opportunistic Voin have their ''own'' intelligence network... and back that soft power up by employing contractors capable of levelling buildings.

The badlands skirmish heats up as [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] sends Fangry plunging back into the crevasse, only for Quake to transform and use his tank mode to shoot Springer out of the air. [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] kicks up a cloud of dust to confuse Frenzy and Rumble...but Quake's reckless charge prompts Smokescreen to quickly change tactics and bait Quake into chasing him. The tank-bot obliges, and, as Rage bails and slips away, Quake blunders right into Novastar's trap, tangled and paralyzed by her electric net.

As the [[Titan Net]] comes back online, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] checks in with [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] and [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] as they depart Cybertronian space for the [[Black Hub]]. Closer to home, [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] has volunteered to help bring the damaged network back online in the hopes of awakening more [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s, while Chromia introduces Blaster to [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], who've volunteered to provide extra security.

With Quake incapacitated and in custody, Novastar checks in with Windblade, who reports that she can't match Triggerhappy's turn of speed—and, worse yet, Sixshot himself is on his way to the battle! [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] bag Frenzy, but leave themselves open for Sixshot, who takes out the pair in his [[beast mode]]. Sixshot, Frenzy, and Rumble square off against Springer, Smokescreen and Novastar, who orders her team to stand their ground...

Not far away, Leviathan overhears the sound of the confrontation and demands to know what's going on. But when Geomotus anxiously tells her that his friends are fighting The Rise, his response prompts an unexpected reaction from the giant crawler: as Geomotus watches, Leviathan transforms into her colossal robot mode and rises from the fissure, ready to fight!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] (11)

|h2=[[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]s|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (9)
* [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] (12)
* [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] (13)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (14)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (15)
* [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] (16)
* [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]] (17)
* [[Roughstuff]] (18)
* [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] (36)

|h4=Cybertronians|c4=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]] (1)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (2)
* [[Geomotus]] (3)
* [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] (4)
* [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]] (5)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (6)
* [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (7)
* [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] (8)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (10)
* [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (19)
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (20)
* [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] (21)
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (22)
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]] (23)
* [[Pointblank]] (24)
* [[Road Rage (G1)|Road Rage]] (26)
* [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] (27)
* [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] (28)
* [[Playback (G1)|Playback]] (29)
* [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] (30)
* [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] (31)
* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (32)
* [[Wavelength (G1)|Wavelength]] (33)
* [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] (34)
* [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] (35)
{{!}}}

|h5=Others|c5=
* [[Voin]] asserter (25)
}}

==Quotes==
"There are unexplained perturbations, fissures opening. It's all part of some strange pattern of extreme planetary—" 
"'''Don't care'''!"
:—'''Geomotus''' and '''Leviathan'''

"They say '''we''' are the great deceivers! They would have you call '''us''' Decepticons! But '''look''' what they have bought with your sacrifices, your silence, your patience! All their promises—order, peace—'''all of it''' dust and debris! They lie, and lie, and '''lie!''' And '''worse''', they '''use''' our tragedies to indulge their fears, their crushing controls!"
:—'''Megatron'''

"I've done '''nothing''' to deserve getting stuck with you rustholes." 
"Not '''yet'''. Guess Shockwave reckons it's only a matter of time. Welcome aboard the '''crazy''' shuttle, Rage."
:—'''Rage''' and '''Rumble'''

"'''Mostly''', Sixshot wanted to know why '''Roughstuff''' couldn't hitch up to the other end and haul us out if he'd driven us '''in'''. I told him that wouldn't work... but not exactly '''why'''." 
"We probably shouldn't have shot him. I mean '''me'''. '''I''' shouldn't have shot him. Maybe. Right? Hard to say."
:—Project management with '''Rage''' and '''Triggerhappy'''

"This crew wouldn't know the word '''team''' if they'd been shut in a box with it for a megacycle."
:—'''Smokescreen''' on The Rise

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* We last saw [[Geomotus]] and his friend [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] in [[The Change In Your Nature Part Two|issue #14]], where they were investigating unusual seismic activity at the [[Metal Geyser]]s; in this issue, they, [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]], and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] are tracking a series of anomalous groundquakes at the behest of [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], a respected scientist that [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] previously namedropped in [[The Change In Your Nature Part Three|#15]]. The intense tectonic disturbances in this issue suggest that, whatever's going wrong with Cybertron's geology, things are only getting worse...
* [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]] last appeared way back in [[The World In Your Eyes Part Three|issue #3]], though [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] did namedrop Leviathan and her connection to Cybertron's [[flyt]]s in [[Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|the previous issue]].
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s doubts about the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] cause came to the fore in [[Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|issue #19]], where he was doublecrossed by [[Flywheels|Skytread]] and nearly assassinated by [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]]. Having now gathered enough data for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]], and lost all faith in the Ascenticon cause, he's officially left the faction, though he notes he has yet to scour off their [[insignia]].
* Chromia refers to Prowl's arrest of [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], which also happened last issue.
* Orion Pax remembers an old conversation he had with Megatron about changing Cybertron, from [[Orion Pax: Free Fall|issue #6]].
* While bickering with Rage, Rumble notes that "you don't break up a team over one mistake". This is, presumably, in reference to [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s death, in which Frenzy supposedly played a role; although we still don't know the ''specifics'' of the murder, dialogue between [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] and [[Kaskade]] in [[The Change In Your Nature Part One|issue #13]] suggests that Frenzy panicked during a heist on Brainstorm's [[energon transmission station]] and, whether deliberately or by accident, killed the scientist by impaling him on the drills that he deploys during the fight in this issue.
* [[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]] drafted Windblade into her new rapid response team—Novastar, [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]], [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]—in issue #19.
* [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]] and [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] return! The pair had a romantic adventure together in ''[[Transformers Valentine's Day Special]]'', which also established that Glyph was a talented data analyst who worked for Cybertron's [[Xeno-Relations]] division. ''Valentine's'' established Tap-Out as an out-of-work gladiator; his profession isn't ''specifically'' flagged up here, but it seems as though he's still working as Glyph's bodyguard after the pair returned to Cybertron.
* [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] returns to active duty after her battle against [[Vigilem]] in [[The Change In Your Nature Part Five|issue #17]]. In the previous issue, Orion Pax sent her to the Black Hub for a battle-ready refit to pursue Vigilem, who went missing after he destroyed the [[Tether]].

===Transformers references===
* [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]] is based on [[Azimuth (COP)|the character of the same name]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]], who first appeared in ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus]]''. There, the character was depicted as the leader of the cartography-focused [[Patterner]] cult, which perhaps explains why this comic depicts her as a geologist. Though Azimuth did not physically appear in the ''Covenant of Primus'' book, 2015's [[Ask Vector Prime]] feature revealed that she had a body based on on one of Takara's MC-6 [[Kronoform]] watches, which she sports here. However, this comic gives her a ''silver'' color scheme, rather than the gold variant as described in Ask Vector Prime—a mistake that probably stems from the [[:File:Mc-06 kronoform catalog.jpg|photo]] on Azimuth's wiki article more prominently displaying the silver toy.
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] notes they're standing on one of the oldest parts of Cybertron, and alludes to an ancient battle between [[Halonix Maximus]] and [[Preditron]] that took place there. Both characters have their origin in [[Fun Publications]]' ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' stories; Halonix Maximus was the name retroactively applied to a fake hologram [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] generated in the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Heavy Metal War]]", while Preditron was a minor warlord who perished in the text story "[[A Team Effort]]"—though he went on to play a much bigger role in the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' universe. The idea of these two historical warriors facing off is evocative of the primordial clash between [[Prima]] and [[Predaking (COP)|Predaking]], as detailed in ''The Covenant of Primus''.
* "And away we go!" shouts Triggerhappy as he takes off, a turn of phrase that originated with {{w|Jackie Gleason}}'s character on ''[[The Honeymooners]]'', but has seen extensive use within ''Transformers'' media as [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s catchphrase of sorts.

===Errors===
* Lafuente appears to have colored Quake as ''Masterforce'' [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]], blue and grey with a large purple-pink cannon.

===Other notes===
* While Quake's robot mode continues to be based off his ''Titans Return'' figure, his alternate mode has been drawn quite differently, retaining a few details such as the front treads. The cannon has also been interpreted here as being dead center on the tank body, with a cockpit on either side instead of a single cockpit with the cannon on the other side of the body. Its shape and even colouration somewhat similar to that of IDW [[Overlord_(G1)]]'s tank half
* Originally solicited for May 6, this issue was deliberately pushed back two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

===Covers (3)===
* '''Cover A''': Risers represent, by [[Casey Coller]] and [[John-Paul Bove]]
* '''Cover B''': Our intrepid heroes, by [[E. J. Su]]
* '''Retailer incentive cover''': The gang's on the loose, by [[Philip Murphy]] and [[Leonardo Ito]]

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** Collects ''Transformers'' (2019) issues #19–24 and ''[[Transformers: Galaxies|Galaxies]]'' issues [[Gauging the Truth: Part One|#7]]–[[Storm Horizon Part 3|12]].
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Windcharger (G1)

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:''Windcharger is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:WindchargerTFU.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|[[Mister Fantastic|He]] tricked me...with a wooden gun!!!]]

Of all the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s crew who crash-landed on Earth, '''Windcharger''' is unquestionably the fastest on the ground, at least for short distances. Windcharger can go from zero to 60 MPH virtually instantly, limited only by the traction between his tires and their driving surface. Frequently, after tearing away with a neck-snapping jerk, he will just as rapidly squeal to a halt to investigate something that caught his eye, for Windcharger is impulsive as well as impatient, both in mind and in body.

In [[robot mode]], Windcharger can energize his arms and make them the poles of a precisely controllable electromagnet, powerful enough to levitate ten tons of steel 700 feet away. With care, he can draw objects gently toward him or hurl them violently away. Also, as the long-suffering laws of physics dictate, this field is extremely strong near Windcharger; at close range, he can tear magnetic objects to shreds. As [[Transformer|Cybertronians]] are made of metal, this makes Windcharger a genuinely ''terrifying'' force on the battlefield, and [[Decepticon]]s have been known to retreat as soon as they hear that he's entered the fray.

Unfortunately for Windcharger, his power supply, biased as it is toward a brief, heavy overload, is prone to failure if the overload is too severe or too long-lasting. Even worse, his impulsive nature makes him hardly willing to exercise the mental control he needs to avoid overusing his power. As a result, Windcharger often finds himself stumbling home, reeking of ozone and burned insulation, and needing medical attention and a nice, tall, chilled glass of dielectric [[oil]].<ref>Generation 1 Windcharger profile printed in ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|The Transformers Universe]]'' #1</ref>

{{bigquote|Quick action equals quick victory.|Windcharger's Generation 1 bio}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:AndThereShallComeALeader WindchargerSavesPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|right]]
''Five million years ago, Windcharger was part of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s plan to defend [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] from the [[Decepticon]]s. After Prime lured the Decepticons onto a bridge and blew it up, Windcharger used his magnetic powers to pull him to safety.'' {{storylink|And There Shall Come...a Leader!}}

Windcharger was among the elite few selected by Optimus Prime to join him in crashing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] into the [[Earth]], to keep the ship's secrets from the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} After the Autobots awoke in [[1984]], Windcharger was very concerned with how they would obtain more fuel, though thankfully a solution presented itself almost immediately; [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] had befriended a human who suggested a means of converting gasoline to Energon. {{storylink|Power Play!}} After the human, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], was abducted by the Decepticons, Windcharger participated in the attack on [[Fortress Sinister]] to rescue him. After the clash, Windcharger looked on at [[Gears (G1)|Gears]]'s body, deactivated following his fellow Autobot's plummet from the Decepticon fortress, but still salvageable. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}} ''Returning to base, the Autobots busied themselves in repairing the Ark. During their work, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] was subjected to a powerful electrical feedback, altering his personality and making him violently irrational. The haywire Autobot stormed out and began rampaging through a nearby town, forcing Windcharger and the others to subdue him. Another electrical shock returned Brawn to his senses, but the Autobots couldn't be sure he was wholly back to normal. His test of loyalty came in the form of a trial by combat against [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], and though Windcharger believed that Brawn was destroyed in the duel, he was overjoyed to see that the Autobot's demise had simply been a ruse orchestrated using Mirage's holographic powers. Windcharger then cheered as Brawn was welcomed back into the Autobot fold.'' {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}}

[[File:WindchargerTriumphant.gif|left|upright=1.5|thumb|When he gets done with Guardian, he's gonna erase all the big guy's VHS tapes. Just BECAUSE.]]
''During a Decepticon attack on the Ark, Optimus Prime attempted to activate the Ark's computer, known as [[Aunty|Auntie]], to bring the defense systems back online. Unfortunately, Auntie had been damaged in the crash and become unstable. Unable to remember who was friend or foe, she used a magnetic field to subdue all the combatants aside from Windcharger and [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]], whose magnetic powers enabled them to counter Auntie’s magnetic force. With Ravage's help, Windcharger was able to deactivate Auntie's [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]] battle droid. Once Ravage shut down Auntie, Windcharger used his powers to hurl [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] from the Autobot base.'' {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}}

After witnessing [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] accuse [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] of treachery, Windcharger battled the Decepticons once more, but was defeated by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] along with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} His deactivated body was strung up from the Ark's ceiling to be used as spare parts. {{storylink|The New Order}}

''The Decepticons reprogrammed Guardian while in control of the Ark, and once they had been vanquished from the ship, the droid was reactivated. At this time, the Ark was still full of deactivated Autobots in need of repair. The few active Autobots made Windcharger's reactivation a priority so that he could use his magnetic powers to thwart the hostile droid. Ultimately, however, Windcharger did not get the chance, as [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] stepped up to the task instead.'' {{storylink|The Wrath of Grimlock!}}

[[File:Cliffjumperuk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|right|He just finds Gears attractive, is all.]]
After [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] had put the bulk of the Autobots back in working order, he had Windcharger and the others go on a diagnostics run through the open plains to ensure they were back in tip-top shape. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} Some time later, Windcharger was gunned down by Optimus Prime's body when the Decepticons took control of it using a fake head. {{storylink|Prime Time!}}

''When the Autobots were dispatched to locate the missing [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], all suffering from madness due to circuit damage, Windcharger was assigned to lead "A-Team", which included [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]]. The three searched for [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] in a northern [[California]] swamp, but were captured in a Decepticon ambush led by [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]. They were later rescued thanks to Bumblebee.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

He was seen much later, watching [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] duke it out for leadership of the Autobots on the moon. He then took part in fighting the Decepticon forces that attempted to ambush them. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Autobot decepticon battle transformers 84.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Windcharger was seen fighting against the Decepticons during one of the early battles of the [[Great War (G1)|war]] on Cybertron. Later, [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] took him for a tour of the newly constructed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the ship on which he would be serving, and which would ultimately be sent crashing into the [[Earth]] by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}} Windcharger was thrown by an explosion after the Decepticons attacked the Ark in flight. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[John Stephenson]] (English), [[Terry McGovern]] (English, "Masquerade"), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese), [[Ken Shiroyama]] (Japanese, "SOS Dinobots"), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese, "Microbots", "Fire on the Mountain")|[[Liu Qin]] (Chinese), [[Juan Cuadra]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[André Filho]] (Portuguese), [[Antônio Patiño]] (Portuguese, "Fire on the Mountain"), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese, "A Prime Problem"), [[Marcos Miranda]] (Portuguese, "Prime Target"), [[Roberto Macedo]] (Portuguese, "Masquerade"), [[Niko Macoulis]] (German, ''Generation 2'' dub of "Masquerade"), [[Frank Muth]] (German, ''Generation 2'' dub of "S.O.S. Dinobots"), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "S.O.S. Dinobots"), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, "A Prime Problem"), [[Charlie Elvegård]] (Swedish, Generation 2)}}

[[File:MTMTE2 Windcharger coat.jpg|thumb|"A phone booth! I need a phone booth!! ...Also, pants."]]
Windcharger was part of the initial crew of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', on a mission to seek out new energy sources to fuel their struggle with the Decepticons. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} After awakening on Earth over four million years later, Windcharger participated in the unsuccessful Autobot counter-attack on the Decepticon siege of [[Sherman Dam]], which was being run at dangerous capacities to fill the Decepticons' [[energon cube]]s. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}

He was also among the group of Autobots who attempted to stop the Decepticons raiding the [[ruby crystal mines of Burma]]. He dressed up in a lab coat during an attempt to trick the Decepticons into attacking a fake rocket base, though it turned out the Decepticons they were fighting were decoys, and he and the other Autobots were forced to try and stop the Decepticons from taking off in their [[Victory (G1)|space cruiser]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

[[File:FireOnTheMountain Windcharger vehiclemode.jpg|thumb|left|[[Laserbeak (G1)|Tinfoil turkey]] at seven o'clock.]]
When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was severely damaged, Windcharger, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] went to see how the repairs were going, unaware that [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] had hitched a ride on Brawn's shoulder. He later helped defend headquarters long enough for a new [[cosmitron]] to be retrieved from Cybertron, so Prime could be repaired. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} Windcharger attended the unveiling of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and was knocked over by [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] during the ensuing chaos. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}

Of all the other Autobots, he seemed to be closest to [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], judging from their excellent teamwork and friendly banter while journeying with [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] to investigate a Decepticon super-weapon in Peru. When Windcharger was injured during the battle later in that mission, Brawn was quick to swear vengeance for the small 'bot. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain}}

[[File:UltimateDoom2 Windcharger tractorbeam.jpg|thumb|Windcharger, sitting in the rafters, waving a flashlight in a slow circle. Welcome to the worst rave ever.]]
When [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] was kidnapped by the Decepticons, Windcharger was in the group which tunneled beneath the [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon base]], using his magnetic field to detect when they'd reached their destination and carrying Sparkplug from the base. Along with the other Autobots, he was unsuccessful in preventing [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] from bringing Cybertron into Earth's orbit. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}} After [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] fell into a chasm during the Autobot retreat, Windcharger used his tractor beam to pull the little Autobot out. The eruption of [[Mount St. Hilary|the volcano]] at Autobot HQ blew Windcharger, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Huffer into the air, necessitating a rescue by Skyfire. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}}

[[File:PlagueOfInsecticons Windcharger repulsorfield.jpg|thumb|left|Windcharger's call for help from the sea creatures was unsuccessful. It was answered by a yellow Volkswagen and a kid in a hard hat.]]
After [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] were sighted in [[Bali]], Windcharger, Brawn and Bumblebee headed there in Skyfire. They found the Insecticons feeding on a field of hay, but had trouble fighting them off. Windcharger had to set up a repulsor field to stop them from being cut to bits by the spikes from [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s grenade. The rest of the Autobots turned up in time to save their bacon, and they pursued the Decepticons to a nearby refinery. {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}}

Windcharger was in the group of Autobots who attempted to defend a new Air Force rocket base from the Decepticons. He and Ratchet were taken out by an attack from behind by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]], who was promptly given the boot by Brawn. Windcharger was OK though, and later helped the other Autobots try to reason with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] when the boy was placed in a robot body and went a little nuts. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}} He gave Sunstreaker a magnetic boost, after the hot shot fell short in a stunt jump over the other Autobots in vehicle mode. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}} He was hanging around Autobot HQ when [[Teletraan I]] detected strange readings from the bottom of the Atlantic, but didn't bother volunteering to go check it out. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}} At one point, he helped the other Autobots construct [[detection plate]]s to increase Headquarter's security grid. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

[[File:PrimeProblem Windcharger scrap.jpg|thumb|"Silly Windcharger—did you destroy another good PC with your amazing magnetic powers?" "...A bee flew by and I panicked."]]
Much like the other Autobots, Windcharger was bemused by Optimus Prime's odd behavior after one particular battle, and even more confused when a second Optimus drove into Headquarters. Their test to determine the real Prime proved inconclusive, however the Autobots were alerted by strange energy readings from the crevasse the earlier battle had taken place at. Returning to the scene, they battled the Decepticons again, however Windcharger and Spike spotted [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] acting oddly, and found Megatron's [[Incredibly tall rocket|control center]], from which he was controlling the false Prime.

Before they could return to warn the other Autobots, the pair were spotted, and Windcharger was knocked into the crevasse, where he only escaped destruction by transforming—his vehicle mode tires insulated him from the [[korlonium crystal]]s filling the crevasse. He was able to climb out and warn the other Autobots. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}}

[[File:PrimeTarget Optimus addresses Autobots.jpg|left|thumb|"Why do I bother showing up for roll call when no one ever talks to me?"]]
Windcharger was around when [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] attempted to demonstrate how he'd taught the Dinobots to better control their abilities. It didn't go well. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} When Megatron supercharged himself with the [[Heart of Cybertron]], Windcharger helped defend Headquarters against the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Microbots}} All of the Autobots were banished from Earth after the Decepticons framed them with an elaborate plan. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} They almost crashed into the sun, but made it back to Earth safely. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

After a close call with [[Cybertonium]] depletion, Windcharger was around for a ceremony honoring Spike, [[Carly]] and the Dinobots for retrieving more of the valuable substance from Cybertron. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}} He was present in the battle over the lake of [[electrum]]. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}} He, Huffer and [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] blasted Decepticon drones in New York City. {{storylink|Make Tracks}} After [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and Bumblebee disappeared, Windcharger took part in the search. As the other Autobots were picked off by [[Chumley|Lord Chumley]] and his servant [[Dinsmore]], Windcharger narrowly escaped one of their fiendish traps. He regrouped at HQ with the other Autobots in time for Chumley to deliver his challenge to Optimus. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

[[File:WindchargerTFMovie.jpg|thumb|He got better... maybe.]]
Windcharger was among the five Autobots who disguised themselves as [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] in order to halt one of Megatron's evil schemes; he [[camouflage paint|camouflaged himself]] as [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]]. When the group was forced to become a fake [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], Windcharger's magnetic powers were essential to pull the Autobots together for the illusion. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

Windcharger was among the Autobots killed at the [[Battle of Autobot City]]; [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] pulled his corpse into the shelter of a bunker and laid it alongside that of Wheeljack. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|Windcharger’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]].''}}

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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Story of Binaltech''=====
[[File:Outlier WindchargerVDecepticharge.jpg|thumb|left]]
In the [[2004]] of [[BT World|a split timeline]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] was granted a vision by the time-tossed Decepticon [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] of Windcharger's looming death in the year [[2005]]. The scientist resolved to save his life. {{storylink|Project Bodyshop|Project: Bodyshop}}

Two BT-16 Honda S-2000 Aero Style bodies were built for Windcharger to use, but the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] shuttle they were on disappeared during delivery. One of the BT-16s ended up being possessed by the [[spark]] of a [[Blackarachnia (BW)|future Transformer]], while the other was implanted with an evil [[laser core]] by [[Unicron]] and became [[Decepticharge]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/08}}

Windcharger would nevertheless still receive a Binaltech body. When Decepticharge and Blackarachnia attacked the EDC Space Center, Windcharger went face-to-face with Decepticharge and seemingly took both his double and himself out with the full might of his magnetic powers. {{Storylink|Outlier (comic)|Outlier}}
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=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
Under circumstances undisclosed, Windcharger came back to life. In [[2050]], Windcharger was among the Autobots defending [[Neo Scramble City]] against the [[Selector]] revolt. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
Windcharger greeted [[Kenji]], the Autobots' new human friend, when he came to visit their headquarters in [[Japan]]. Shortly afterwards, the city of Yokohama came under attack from the Decepticons, and Windcharger followed Optimus Prime to the site of the battle. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
After the Autobots had foiled the Decepticons' [[Omega Wave Cannon|latest plan]], Windcharger and dozens of other Autobots arrived at the villains base alongside [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] to punish them for their misdeeds. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{wingsnote}}
By 2012, memorial statues of Windcharger, [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] had been built at Autobot City. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}} Windcharger's legacy as one of the fastest Autobots on land was carried on by his [[relatives|relative]] [[Windbreaker]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 45|Windbreaker bio}}

====''Cloud''====
Prior to his departure on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', Windcharger was witness to the incursion into their spacetime by another [[Optimus Prime (Cloud)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Cloud)|Megatron]] from [[Cloud World]]. He got knocked around as the foreign Megatron unleashed the power of [[SARA]]. {{storylink|Rampage (Cloud)|Rampage}}

====''Deviations''====
In an alternate timeline where [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] survived the [[Battle of Autobot City]], Windcharger's body was lined up with other victims of the battle to be honored. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
[[File:DinobotsStrikeBack-magnets.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Slagging magnets, how do they work?]]
When [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] used a [[cerebro-shell]] to control the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and send them on a violent rampage, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] had few options. One option involved letting [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] use a hologram of Optimus Prime to lure the Dinobots over a cliff. The other was to allow Windcharger to use his magnetic powers to remove the shells from a distance. Windcharger was eager to be chosen.

But how far away should he stand? If he stands too close, he may cause a whirlwind of magnetic destruction that would rip the Dinobots to shreds, causing dino-corpse parts to fly about and knock the Autobots around! But if he stands too far away, his powers may have no effect and everyone will die helplessly at the hands of their brainwashed comrades.

Windcharger stood 40 feet away:

{{quote|"The magnetism is too much - they'll be ripped apart!" shouts Prowl as bolts, screws, and bits of metal fly away from the whirling Dinobots. "I'm afraid you're right," Windcharger replies with a frown, "but there's nothing we can do."}}

Let's stand a little further away next time, Windcharger. You murderer.

In the alternate path, he did just that. From 100 feet away, his magnetic field harmlessly popped all four shells right off.

The next day, in one possible path, Skids returned to the ''Ark'' to report Bumblebee disappearing after radioing him about a secret base inside [[Mount Lomas]] where the Decepticons were ready to process black coral into superfuel. While Prowl wanted to have the Dinobots infiltrate and back-stab the Decepticons, Windcharger advocated an immediate all-out assault, partly for Bumblebee's sake. Turns out either course of action would produce an Autobot victory, but [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] didn't fare as well if Optimus selected Windcharger's plan. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

====Earthquake====
[[File:EarthquakePowerglideBeahccomberWindcharger.jpg|thumb|]]
In one possible sequence of events, Windcharger was sent out alongside Powerglide and Beachcomber to investage a secret Decepticon fortress discovered by Beachcomber. Once the three Autobots arrived at cliff face that concealed the Decepticons' base, the three of them debated on which course of action they would take.

If the three Autobots decided to walk through the main entrance of the Decepticons' base, Windcharger was the first to charge forward. Unfortunately for Windcharger, the doors slammed shut upon him, crushing him into a heap of smoking metal. Fortunately for Windcharger, Rumble was tricked into creating an earthquake that incapacitated the Decepticons almost immediately, allowing for Powerglide and Beachcomber to retrieve his remains, and bring them to Ratchet for repairs.

If the trio decided instead to look for an alternate entrance into the Decepticon fortress, they discovered a narrow passageway hidden behind bushes and scrubs. Beachcomber then led his squad into the passageway until they emerged into a storage room. Leading out of the storage room was a passage not unlike the one from which they had just emerged, and a brightly lit corridor. Windcharger voted to explore the other dark passageway.

If Beachcomber joined Windcharger, the two of them soon found themselves before a heavy stone doorway. Hearing Decepticon voices beyond the door, the pair argued whether or not to try spring a surprise attack on the Decepticons.

If Beachcomber decided to proceed with Windcharger and attack, the two Autobots started to argue once more on how to get through the heavy door. While Windcharger was eager to use his magnetic abilities to bust it down, Beachcomber considered attempting to decode the door's access lock.

If the pair managed to decode the door's password, they found themselves intruding upon Megatron's secret chamber. Upon hearing Megatron approaching, the pair grabbed him from behind. Taken by surprised, the Decepticon leader was tricked into thinking that the Autobots had has base surrounded, and was made to have the Decepticons surrender. After contacting Optimus Prime, to send reinforcements, the Decepticons’ ploy was successfully undone.

If the pair were unable to decode the door's password, Windcharger attempted to smash the door down, despite Beachcomber's protests. All Windcharger managed to do was make a lot of noise, and the two Autobots fled. Unfortunately, as they retreated, they were spotted by Megatron, who blocked off their exit in his weapon mode. The Decepticon leader then promptly slaughtered the pair.

If Beachcomber decided to explore the brightly lit corridor with Powerglide, Windcharger was unable to find anything of importance on his own. But the other two Autobots shortly met up with him once more, and informed Windcharger that they had uncovered the Decepticons’ ploy. The trio returned to Autobot headquarters to relate their findings to Optimus Prime. The Decepticons planned to use a Destruction Beam to create a fault line near Center City, which would in turn be exploited by Rumble's earthquake-inducing abilities to destroy the entire area. The Autobots then decided to split up in two groups, one to attack the Decepticons’ fortress, the other to attempt to stop Rumble in Center City. It is unknown which group, if any, Windcharger was assigned to.

Alternatively, if Beachcomber decided to have Windcharger, Powerglide and himself each investigate a different area of the Decepticons’ fortress, Beachcomber would get himself captured, leading to his teammate's capture. Windcharger was ordered executed by Buzzsaw while the Decepticons carried on with their evil deeds. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}
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====Desert Flight====
Windcharger was part of a group of the Autobots’ best scouts, led by Optimus on a fuel-finding mission. He rescued Powerglide from crashing before the Autobots’ newest adventure could even begin when P.G.’s engines stalled, through the use of his magnetic abilities. The noise the convoy had heard, which had led to Powerglide stalling out, was a large explosion in the distance. Optimus sent Cosmos to investigate the noise.

If Cosmos radioed his findings to Optimus immediately, Optimus’s convoy moved in to investigate a nearby Decepticon base. En route, the Autobots passed near a human town, but began floating in mid-air before being able to reach it. Evidently, the phenomenon was caused by a Decepticon anti-gravity weapon.

If Optimus ordered his troops to come to the humans’ aid, they found themselves taking part in a struggle in futility, as the entire town was near-weightless, meaning they couldn't put the humans anywhere where they wouldn't float away once more. Then, the Autobots heard Decepticons approaching. Helpless in their current position, the Autobots were quickly eradicated by the Decepticons.

If Optimus ordered his troops to attack the Decepticon base, they soon reached an area free of the anti-gravity beam's influence. They were then attacked by a small fleet of Decepticons. The Decepticons were quickly forced to break off their attack and retreated. But with the battle over, the Autobots noticed a small human boy at their feet. The Autobots then headed for the Decepticon base, with their stowaway. Megatron delivered an ultimatum; if the Autobots did not surrender Optimus Prime to the Decepticons immediately, he would use his gravity beam to have the nearby humans float off into space.

If the Autobots decided to continue with their initial plan to simply attack the Decepticon base, their advance was halted by a force field. Megatron then fired his beam in all directions, causing a ripple effect that sent everything not fastened down to the Earth's surface to float helplessly out into space.

Alternatively, the Autobots could concoct a plan where Optimus would pretend to allow himself to be taken prisoner, per Buddy's suggestion. In actuality, Windcharger and the rest of the Autobots were hidden away inside Optimus's trailer. The Autobots then led a surprise attack on their unsuspecting foes. Windcharger was tasked with disabling the Decepticons’ forcefield, so that further Autobot reinforcements could allow for a quick victory. Seeking out the control room, Windcharger came face-to-face with a Decepticon drone, demanding a password. The Decepticons being rather uncreative with the passwords, Windcharger settled on two possible phrases that had a high possibility of being correct.

If Windcharger guessed that the password was "MEGATRON IS SUPREME!" he was promptly executed by the Decepticon drone.

If Windcharger guessed that the password was "DEATH TO OPTIMUS PRIME!" the guard drone allowed him safe passage. Windcharger then easily turned off the bases's forcefield.

In the event that Buddy tampered with the gravity gun in the ensuing battle, the Autobots would emerge victorious.

In the event that Buddy instead entered a space-time anomaly created throughout the course of the battle, the Autobots would lose their fight against the Decepticons, and Windcharger wound up either injured or dead.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, wherein Cosmos had taken off to explore the Decepticon base on his own, The Autobot convoy were surprised to see two Cosmoses flying back towards them some time later. Both Cosmoses declared themselves to be the real one, and urged Optimus to destroy the other.

If Optimus destroyed the wrong Cosmos, the duplicate obliterated Windcharger and the rest of the Autobots with the [[proton bomb]] it housed within its body.

If Optimus destroyed the duplicate Cosmos, the real one would inform the Autobots of the Decepticons’ schemes, and the convoy would roll out to take on their adversaries. They were soon met by a squad of flying Decepticons, but were at a strict disadvantage against their adversaries as their vehicle modes possessed no weapons. The Autobots nonetheless managed to fight their way to the Decepticons’ base, one way or another, and defeated the Decepticons by using their own gravity weapon against them. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
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Windcharger's magnetic powers come from his magnetic gun, rather than being built into his superstructure.
In one possible scenario, Windcharger was amongst the troops that Optimus brought to the Decepticons’ poison lab, in order to foil the Decepticons’ plan of poisoning the humans’ nearby water supply. Upon seeing the Decepticons hauling out barrels of poison, Windcharger suggested that he drive down and use his magnetic powers to cause a ruckus. The rest of the Autobots would then be able to come in and take care of the Decepticons easily.

If Optimus went along with Windcharger's plan, WIndcharger would levitate the barrels over the Decepticons’ head with his magnetic abilities, leading to Jazz and Prowl working together to ignite their contents over the Decepticons’ heads. The Decepticons were forced to retreat, and the lab was destroyed, allowing the Autobots to drive back to base victoriously. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
Windcharger helped fend off a Decepticon attack. He and the other Autobots then enjoyed an unusual lull in Decepticon activities for the next several days, only to find out they had been lulled into a false sense of security; the Decepticons had stolen the Autobots’ entire supply of fuel during this quiet time. Windcharger set out to find more fuel before it was too late, only for Hound to tell him that the Decepticons were already approaching. Thankfully, Optimus returned just in time with a new shipment of fuel.Re-energized, the Autobots forced the Decepticons to flee once again. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons}}

===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
[[File:BattleForEarth WindchargerMagField.jpg|thumb|left|"I'll repel their fire with my magnetic field, by which I mean my head!"]]
Windcharger was one of the thirty-five Autobots rebuilt on Earth as terrestrial vehicles. Learning that Megatron was once more up to no good, Windcharger joined Optimus and the rest of the Autobots in an assault on the Decepticon base. Finding themselves welcomed with open arms into the enemy stronghold, Windcharger gave Optimus a confused look in response to these bizarre happenings. The Decepticons' act was soon revealed as a distraction, and Windcharger engaged Soundwave in combat, repelling the Decepticon with a magnetic field. The Autobots were expelled from the Decepticons' headquarters, but soon returned to do battle with the evil robots once more when Megatron executed his plan to take millions of humans hostage in a bid to gain the Earth's unconditional surrender. In the fight that followed, Windcharger was blasted by Devastator. The Autobots eventually won the conflict thanks to the Dinobots' timely intervention, and Windcharger drove away with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

In order to liberate a group of Autobot hostages from the Decepticons, Windcharger helped build a statue of Devastator, from within which the Autobots could hide. Windcharger helped bring the false peace offering before the Decepticons' headquarters. From this point on, it was up to the Autobots hiding within the statue to rescue the hostages. They ultimately succeeded. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
Windcharger was part of the Autobot convoy that followed Optimus Prime into battle when the Autobots learned that the Decepticons were using a [[molecular transfer device]] to steal fuel from all over the globe. He helped Huffer fight Starscream by using his magnetic powers to pull the Decepticon down into Huffer's range. Having expended a lot of his energy during the fight against the Decepticons, Windcharger was tended to by Ratchet, and received a fuel transfer from the much less fuel-efficient [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]].{{storylink|Summertime Coloring Book}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
Windcharger was part of a battle unit assembled by Optimus Prime to stop the Decepticons from seizing control of...a single windmill. (No, really.) {{storylink|Laserbeak's Fury}}

===Listen 'n Fun audiobooks continuity===
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While spying on the Decepticons, Windcharger found out that they were intending to use Doctor [[Heath Blaisedale]]'s solar reactor to drain all the [[Sun]]'s energy for their own use, spelling doom for Earth. He returned to headquarters to warn [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and found that Dr. Blaisedale had already been persuaded to help the Autobots. They raced to the solar plant to defend it against the Decepticons, but when Blaisedale was kidnapped by [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], Windcharger was part of a team led by Optimus to rescue her. By the time they got back to the solar plant, [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] had run out of energy, and Windcharger had to push him clear of the battle. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
After a day of hard work repairing the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', Windcharger and the other Autobots relaxed in front of the [[television]], only to discover the Decepticons were kidnapping humans. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (G1)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}} He, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] kept the Decepticon base under constant surveillance via a shift system. When Windcharger spotted the Decepticons leaving for [[Stanley Lake]], he alerted the other Autobots and was part of the mission to save the dam there. {{Storylink|Menace at the Dam}} When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] attempted to defect to the Autobots, Windcharger thought that the Decepticon would have much useful information for them. As it turned out, it was a trick so Starscream could pass on information to the Decepticons, but the Autobots were able to use it to their advantage and destroy the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

===Deadly Paradise===
[[File:DeadlyParadise Windcharger kills Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, okay, ''that's'' how they work. Yikes.]]
Windcharger was part of a team of Autobots who traveled to [[Carob Island]] to investigate suspected Decepticon activity. Upon discovering Decepticon machines digging for a unique ore, he helped destroy them using his magnetic abilities. It soon transpired that the Decepticons were forcing local roboticist [[Cee|Madame Cee]] to build fake Autobots, and after rescuing [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] from her grasp, Windcharger and the others made it to the Decepticon base on the island. They were initially captured and imprisoned, but were soon busted out by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and started attacking their captors. During the battle, Windcharger grabbed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and crushed him to death using the full force of his personal magnetic field. {{storylink|Deadly Paradise}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
When [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] was brainwashed by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s cerebro-shell, Windcharger was able to magnetically remove the shell from his head on the battle field, in a manner that apparently caused no lasting brain damage. Hooray! {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

When the Decepticons invaded a car show at the Coliseum, Windcharger was one of the robots in disguise who infiltrated the show to thwart the Decepticon plot. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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''When Optimus Prime and Megatron joined forces against the U.S. military, Windcharger was on hand with the Autobots in confronting the President's forces. He was one of the first to fall before the assault of the [[deconstructionite]]s. {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}''

[[File:NightofCombaticons Wheeljack Windcharger defeated.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|This looks familiar....]]
The Autobots were entrenched against the Decepticons on the shores of [[Alaska]], fighting over a pod containing [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], when Shockwave arrived from Cybertron. Shockwave proclaimed a new era of peace, slaying Scourge in the process. Optimus Prime and a number of other Autobots were forced to surrender to Shockwave's fantastically violent security force, but Windcharger was part of a small unit that managed to sneak away and remain in hiding on Earth. These 'bots, led by [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], were tasked with investigating Scourge's appearance, to gain further insight on the unfolding events. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} Windcharger, Jazz, and Brawn returned to the Alaska battlefield, only to discover that Scourge's body had vanished. Baffled by this turn of events, Windcharger suggested that the group return to base, and leave the brainier 'bots to figure out what to do next. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}

After the end of Shockwave's despotic rule over Cybertron, the Autobots on Cybertron made contact with Windcharger's crew for an update and promised to send supplies. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} Unfortunately, a group of Decepticons returned to Earth under Starscream's command first. Windcharger was deactivated battling the brutal [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and subsequently left to rust at the bottom of a lake. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} He was eventually fished out by [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] (who had arrived from Cybertron with Bumblebee with supplies), but they were waylaid by [[Earth Defense Command]]. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Bumper, Warpath, Windcharger and the other unconscious Autobots were then transported to a secret underground facility. {{storylink|Atonement}} There, the EDC began repairs on the Autobots, though Windcharger needed more work than most, and was still off-line when several other Autobots accompanied [[Marissa Faireborn]] and her soldiers on a mission to [[San Desto]]. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}}

By the time the San Desto mission had been completed, Windcharger was back on his feet. He and the rest of Jazz's team said their goodbyes to Marissa before departing in the ''Orion''. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} The Autobots traveled to Alaska, where Prowl and the troops serving under him had already begun construction of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''The Beast Within''===
After a brutal battle during which [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], a monstrous gestalt of unimaginable power, was released, Windcharger's butchered form lay smoldering in a mass grave of both Autobot and Decepticon corpses. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Megatron Origin issue 3|''Megatron Origin'' #3]]}}

[[File:Shadowplay3-WindchargerLowBoredomThreshold.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Magic arms!]]
Windcharger was an "[[Outlier (group)|outlier]]": a Transformer who had some abnormal skill or attribute that had nothing to do with his alt mode. (He called them his "magic arms".) [[Functionism|Functionists]] ''hate'' that crap, so he kept it secret and hung out at the [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology]], where [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Senator Shockwave]] had created a safe haven for outliers. Windcharger owed so much to Shockwave that he joined him and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] in a heist, risking his life against a [[Senate]] conspiracy; his magnetic powers were used to "fly" the thieves into the [[Primal Basilica]] to steal "the Matrix" (actually a bomb) without tripping any alarms. He also used his magnetism to stop the bomb falling when Ratchet accidentally dropped it. Sadly, his Academy home was destroyed and his mentor Shockwave [[Shadowplay|brainwashed]] in an [[Institute]] branch. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

The Outliers stuck with Orion Pax and aided him in defending a [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] in [[Alyon]] from [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s [[Elite Guard|forces]]. With help from a group of time travelers from the ''[[Lost Light]]'' of the future, the group took down a weapons platform sent to irradiate the hot spot's [[spark]]s: in Windcharger's case, he magnetically ''hurled'' Pax ''through'' the platform. They then had their memories of the travelers wiped by [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]]. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|All Our Parlous Yesterdays}}

Some time later, after [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] were killed in the line of duty, Windcharger attended their funeral. Most mourners were Autobots working in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] Security Services, with [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] present, so Windcharger may or may not have switched to the Security Services. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

[[File:TheIronAge WindchargerBlurr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left|Look, Windcharger, you've already got the magnet thing. Let Blurr have the speed thing.]]
Windcharger responded to Optimus' rallying call for additional support and fought in the following battle for control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Broadcast}} Windcharger later met the Autobot leader personally (again). {{storylink|Endgame}}

As the war spread across Cybertron, Windcharger became a soldier in the Autobot army under Optimus Prime's command. When they were defending a city from the Decepticon advancing force, Optimus Prime ordered [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] to use his speed to break through the enemy ranks and sow confusion. Windcharger volunteered his own rapid movement, but Optimus Prime rebuffed him due to Blurr's superior speed, and asked Windcharger to hold the line with [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]. After their victory, he was seen at a celebration talking with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

Much, much later, Windcharger made it to [[Earth]], along with [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] after the Decepticons wiped out Autobot outposts across the galaxy. {{storylink|Ride-Along}} At one point, Windcharger was captured by [[Skywatch]], along with [[Gears (G1)|Gears]]. {{storylink|...For All Mankind}}

[[File:WokenFuries-Windcharger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
He was released from captivity once the Autobots and Skywatch settled their differences, but it wasn't long before the Decepticons struck once again. Forced to abandon their Skywatch base, Windcharger and the other Autobots fled towards [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] only to find themselves under attack, first from humans with anti-Transformer sentiments, then from [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] himself. Even the Autobots' combined firepower failed to put a scratch on the Decepticon's brand new body, and they were defeated in short order. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 3: Woken Furies|Woken Furies}}

Most of the Autobots left Earth a while later, intending to return to Cybertron. They took a captive Megatron with them, and seeing the powerful Decepticon leader in bonds was a source of great interest to Windcharger and others. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}} Once back on their home planet, the Autobots fought against [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]] army. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
Windcharger stood behind Optimus Prime with his fellow Autobots, ready to fight. {{storylink|Visualize Shot 1}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Windcharger was a goalie in in a game of soccer against [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] and the Constructicons. {{storylink|Ultimate Defender}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-Windcharger-CardArt.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb]]
The Autobot warrior Windcharger could enhance his electromagnetic powers by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|Windcharger (G1)#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Windcharger packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Windcharger, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|''Transformers'' #30]]}}
[[File:WeAreNotMeantToBeDarkness-Me.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Peace was never an option.]]
Windcharger was one of [[Pyra Magna]]'s [[Companion]]s, being intensely loyal to the [[Great General]]. His particular special [[ability]] made him a greatly-feared name among experienced soldiers. When Pyra met with [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] to parlay, the Companions hid nearby within a [[shimmer field]] in case things went south. Sure enough, Strika had prepared an ambush for Pyra Magna, and sicced a squad of Decepticons on her. The Companions leapt into action against Pyra's attackers and once [[Red Wing]] realized that he was up against ''Windcharger'', he quickly fled the scene. [[Nacelle (G1)|Nacelle]] wasn't so informed, and wound up being nearly pulled apart by Windcharger's magnetic powers. After driving the Decepticons off, Pyra announced that they would be putting their support behind Optimus Prime for the time being. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}

[[File:SeaOfRustII WindchargerVNovaStorm.jpg|thumb|right|Today was meant to be a display of your power. Instead, I give you a glimpse of the devastation my power can unleash upon ''you''.]]
Windcharger was part of a strike team sent aboard [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] to rescue [[Termagax]] from an [[Insecticon clone]] horde. Once they had secured the area, Pyra Magna obtained permission from Termagax to set up a defensive position against an incoming Decepticon assault. Windcharger, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] were stationed atop [[House (building)|House]] in anticipation of the [[Rainmaker]]s leading off the attack. While Arcee and Sureshot picked off [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] and [[Ion Storm]] with sniper shots, Windcharger was tasked with halting the nigh-invulnerable [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]'s advance. He snared her with his magnetic powers, but she proved able to keep flying and dragged him straight through House's walls. Windcharger bypassed her invulnerability by magnetically crushing her internals, finally taking Nova Storm out of the fight. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}}

[[Exarchon]] was spotted in the [[Sonic Canyons]], and Pyra Magna brought out her Companions to finish the last war. Windcharger and the others found [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s Decepticons also opposing the Threefold Spark, although some members of [[The Rise]] had thrown in with Exarchon. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}} Their first assault was repulsed, and Pyra Magna regrouped with Sixshot to plan tactics. Windcharger checked on Jumpstream, who had visited a future where Exarchon won, and seemed to be at the axis point where that future either came to pass or was averted. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}} Circumstances improved when [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]], and [[Sparkstalker]] arrived with a solution—a [[Titan (group)|Titanspark]] in a modified cage, designed to capture Exarchon's unique spark and prevent it from escaping again. The plan was put into motion, and the united Cybertronians succeeded in containing Exarchon's spark before destroying it altogether. The truce had reached its breaking point, though, and the Autobots and Decepticons soon returned to their respective camps. {{storylink|War's End Part Four}}
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==Games==
===''Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons''===
Windcharger had been taken prisoner by the Decepticons, and was hidden away in their maze-like base along with several other Autobots. This prompted Optimus Prime to embark on a rescue mission. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
Windcharger was among the Autobots handpicked by [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] for a mission to deliver energon to a hidden Autobot base. Unfortunately their plan was foiled by the interference of [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]], [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] and [[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]. {{storylink|Road to Ruin}}

Windcharger was part of [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]'s team which had to speed a vital component to a power station to prevent it from exploding. They made it, despite interference from [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]]. {{storylink|Rushdown Road}}

Windcharger and a few other Autobots were heading back from a charity event when they received a distress signal from a nearby human military base. Investigating, they found the Decepticons scouring the base for the [[MacGuffin Generator]]. Though Windcharger learned of the device's location, he was too late to prevent [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] from stealing it. Though the Decepticons appeared to have won as they activated the device, it proved too volatile and blew them off into the distance. Windcharger helped the humans rebuild the base in the battle's aftermath. {{storylink|Raiding Party}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsWindcharger.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
Windcharger participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 35 units of Cybermetal, and 16 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-toy Windcharger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What, no face? Ripoff!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Windcharger''' (Minicar/Mini Vehicle, [[1984]]/[[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''12'''
{{toydesigner|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Windcharger was part of the original assortment of Autobot [[Mini Vehicle|Minicars]] released in 1984, transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Pontiac Firebird Trans Am|Pontiac Firebird Trans Am]] sports car.

: He was re-released in 1985 with his hood insignia sticker replaced with a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]]; this release also came with a blue [[Mini-spy#Toys|"Motorized Transformer" (aka "Mini-spy")]] in one of four styles. There are reports of darker-red 1985-release Windchargers, but we have not been able to confirm that this is not simply an instance of [[photodegradation]].

: There are also a number of variant Windchargers released in countries south of the US, though Windcharger does not seem to have quite as many as other Mini Vehicles. The Mexican [[IGA]] and Venezuelan [[Rubiplas]] releases are incredibly similar to the Hasbro version (though quality of materials and construction can differ, and not for the better), but lack face paint. The more unusual/different colorations will be covered in individual entries below.

: The mold was first released in 1983 as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Micro Change]]'' line, but evidence exists to suggest it was originally designed by defunct American toy company Knickerbocker for the cancelled toyline, ''[[Mysterians]]''. This mold was also used to make [[Camaro#Toys|Camaro]] (which was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Windcharger (SG)|Windcharger]]), and was [[retool]]ed to make [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (or, in Mexico's case, ''redecoed'' to make Tailgate).

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-windcharger/264/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Windcharger at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Windcharger/windcharger.htm More information on Windcharger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1984/instr_windcharger.jpg Instructions for Windcharger at Botchthecrab.com]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Camaro''' (Robocar, [[1985]])}}</ul>

: Released in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in 1985, Robocar "Camaro" was available in two color schemes: red and grey (Windcharger's original colors), and white and grey. Both versions lose the Autobot [[insignia]] sticker, replaced with a sticker based on the original chest-sticker from the ''Micro Change'' version.

: Whether or not Robocar Camaro is the same character as the evil [[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]] [[Camaro#Toys|Camaro]] is unknown.

:No, he's not actually a Camaro.

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[[File:G1-toy Windcharger-Antex.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v3CzvQ9e_w BITCHIN CAMARO BITCHIN CAMARO]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Camaro''' (Robocar, 1985)}}</ul>

: Released in Argentina by [[Antex]], Robocar Camaro was available in two color schemes: blue-and-black and yellow-and-black. The face paint can vary from sample to sample, coming in either silver or white. Initial batches of the figure feature the same ''Micro Change''-inspired chest sticker as the Estrela versions, while later releases replaced them with a different design that also ended up on "[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Antex|Carrera]]". In either case, the stickers have really weak glue and don't particularly like to stay in place. The Estrela-design sticker is also prone to misprints.

: While Camaro's cardback depicted the white and red versions of the toy, it is believed this was merely a holdover from the Estrela-designed packaging, and that neither coloration was never sold in Argentina.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Windcharger''' (Mini Vehicle, 1986)}}</ul>

: Manufactured by Argentinean company [[Lynsa]] but sold in Peru, Windcharger was sold in at least three different confirmed color schemes (all lacking paint or chrome): the original red-and-gray, light-blueish-gray-and-blue, and green-and-yellow. It is claimed that there may be ''six'' different versions of Peruvian Windcharger all told, with the three others being unique to that market, but no-one has been able to find and confirm the others so far.

{{note|Peruvian company BASA (which eventually changed to HUDE) apparently also (briefly) sold ''Transformers'' in Peru, but these were straight imports of Hasbro Mini Vehicles with a company sticker applied to the packaging.}}

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=peru More information on Peruvian Mini Vehicles at TF-1.com]''

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[[File:G1-toy WindchargerKeychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Windcharger''' (Keychain, 2002)}}</ul>

: A keychain version of Windcharger was released by [[Hasbro]] licensee [[Fun4All]] as part of the second wave of ''Transformers'' keychains alongside [[Windcharger (G1)#Keychain|Windcharger]]. Though based on the original toy, this is an entirely new set of molds, with a number of small differences throughout (minor proportion differences and generally softer edges), but the most immediately obvious one is the small plastic ring added to the front bumper, which the metal key chain attaches to. This version also lacks the silver paint on his robot-mode face. The keychains came on pretty close reproductions of their original cardbacks from 1984. These were originally sold in chains like Hot Topic and video game stores, but over the course of several years, found their way even to the racks of Wal-Mart.

: In 2003, Takara released all four of the keychain Minibots ([[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Keychain|Cliffjumper]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Keychain|Bumblebee]], Windcharger, and [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Keychain|Brawn]]) as [[7-Eleven]] [[exclusive]]s. They came in [[blindpacking|blind-packed boxes]] so you don't know which one you got until you open 'er up, plus each one could also come in a "[[Chase figure|chase]]" all-black version exclusive to this release (weirdly, the black version ''did'' have silver face paint while the normal color release still didn't!). The black deco was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Black Charger|an evil clone]] of Windcharger.

: All four keychains were re-released in 2007 under the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' banner by [[Basic Fun]] (Fun4All having gone bankrupt in 2004). Sold on new cardbacks with the ''Heroes'' look, these releases are functionally identical to the originals except for the actual chain part, which is a different style with an additional black plastic tab attached. Unlike the other three re-released keychains, 2007 Windcharger does not have a change to his company stamping, because ''bizarrely there is no company stamping on '''any''' iteration of the Windcharger keychain for reasons unexplained''.

: This version of the mold was [[redeco]]ed to make the [[BotCon Europe 2002]] [[exclusive]] [[Rook (Universe)#Toys|Rook]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/BlackWindcharger/windcharger.htm More information on the black keychain Windcharger at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:AltWindcharger toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who am I and what happened to my gun?!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Windcharger''' (Alternator, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''10'''
:*''Accessories'': Engine-shield
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Originally designed to be an updated version of the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]] [[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]], this ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' toy ended up having its name changed to "Windcharger" by [[Hasbro]] after they were unable to obtain the [[trademark]] for "Overdrive". (The toy ''was'' released as Overdrive as part of the Japanese ''Binaltech'' line, however.) His [[alternate mode]] is 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, Windcharger 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).

:Differences between ''Alternators'' Windcharger and ''Binaltech'' Overdrive go beyond the different names and the usual mix of [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts for the ''Binaltech'' version's vehicle mode shell (including a fully painted car exterior) versus the ''Alternators'' version's all-plastic car shell: At the request of Honda's USA branch, who didn't like the idea of "their" toy toting a gun around, Windcharger lacks the long drive-shaft/barrel for the rifle accessory formed from his engine block, which was even called a "shield" on the packaging. Since Honda's Japanese department had no such objections, however, ''Binaltech'' Overdrive did include an unchanged barrel. Other minor differences include slightly differently-shaped visors, the [[paint operation]]s on the front grille, and their dashboards sculpted as mirrored counterparts of each other, with Overdrive having the steering wheel on the rights side (like a Japanese car) while Windcharger has it on the left side (like an American car) for all the Hasbro markets he was released in.

:This sculpt was [[retool]]ed into [[Decepticharge]], which was planned to get a ''Binaltech'' counterpart (with Overdrive's Japanese-car dashboard) as [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and eventually as "[[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Binaltech|Blackwidow]]", but those plans were ultimately scrapped. The intended "Blackwidow" version was later released in different colors as ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltWindcharger/windcharger.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Windcharger at TFU.info]''
{{AlternatorsWindchargerMold}}
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF2010 scout G1Windcharger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fire, water, air and dirt, ****ing magnets, how do they work?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Windcharger''' (Scout Class, [[2010]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the fourth wave of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] Scout Class toys (the first wave under the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' banner), Windcharger transforms into a genericized modern muscle car that's a cross between a fifth generation {{w|Ford Mustang}} and a fifth generation {{w|Chevrolet Camaro}}. In robot mode, Windcharger features flip-out arm cannons in his wrists, noted in his bio to fire blasts of electromagnetism. His head sculpt is based on the same "modified [[character model|animation model]] head" design as ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Decepticharge]]'s head, which had originally been designed with Windcharger in mind (see below). His cannons also feature [[C joint]] bars that can be used even when they are folded away into his forearms. As part of the ''Reveal the Shield'' [[subline imprint]] of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toy line]], he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: Like many other ''Reveal the Shield'' toys, Windcharger fell victim to the discontinuation of the 2010 ''Transformers'' line by all major US retail chains in favor of the then upcoming ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line. While he ''was'' widely available in foreign markets such as the United Kingdom, Canada, or Germany, US [[fandom|fans]] who didn't want to import him could initially only buy him from online retailers. Windcharger, together with several other ''Reveal the Shield'' toys, later showed up at discount stores such as Ross and Five Below, where he sold for a mere $5 a pop, and CVS Pharmacies, who charged more than MSRP for him. Coupled with the demand for a new-sculpt toy of a 1984 character, this resulted in a situation where you could either buy him locally for cheap if you were lucky, or had to resort to importing him or even buying from [[Toy scalping|scalpers]]. On the upside, at least ''he'' got officially released, unlike [[Bodyblock (TF 2010)|the subsequent]] [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Scout Class]] [[Downshift (TF 2010)|wave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Windcharger/windcharger.htm More information on Windcharger at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Windcharger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now with less ambiguity!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Windcharger vs Decepticon Wipe-Out''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UN-27'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2012

: Windcharger is part of wave five of [[Transformers United|''United'']], and comes packaged with his [[redeco]], [[Wipe-Out#Toys|Wipe-Out]]. ''United'' Windcharger replaces the rub sign with a tampographed Autobot symbol. While there are the ''slightest'' of plastic shade differences from the Hasbro release, they're pretty much visually negligible.

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, The packaging feature a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this set is released in limited numbers after its first and only shipment.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy WindchargerKreon.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1p2|'''Mech Venom Strike''' (Beast Force Figure Pack, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''2235'''
:*''Pieces'': 49 pieces
:*''Accessories'': Stand-brick, scoped pistol, Gun emplacement

: The "[[Mech Venom Strike]]" Beast Force set includes a Windcharger Kreon who can be rebuilt into a muscle car. Extra details are provided by customer-applied [[sticker]]s. He also has an adjustable gun emplacement with a pressure-launch missile.

: Windcharger reuses [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]'s helmet and [[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'s pistol.

: The set also comes with a buildable brick-beast [[Corhada]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OWindcharger/windcharger.htm More information on Windcharger at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Windcharger.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B0090'''
:*''Voted'': Most Likely to Run Out of Energon
:*''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: This version of Windcharger has more extensive toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, including a visored-and-masked face. Oddly, he has a door-wing backpack, despite neither the original toy or cartoon model having such a feature.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OWindcharger/windcharger.htm More information on Class of 1984 Windcharger at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TFGenerations Legends Windcharger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I sense my better toy nearby..]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Windcharger''' (Legends Class, [[2015]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Windcharger, released as part of the first wave of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line's ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[subline imprint]], is a retool of ''Generations'' [[Tailgate (G1)#Generations|Tailgate]] with a new head, which heavily resembles that of the ''Reveal the Shield'' figure. Because the head sculpt and the center of his vehicle mode hood are one piece, the latter is also changed, now sporting sculpted details instead of Tailgate's smooth surface. The [[5 mm post|5mm peg hole]] is retained.

:His lower legs feature details that are intended to evoke the look of rear window shades. While both the original Windcharger toy and the ''Reveal the Shield'' figure actually had rear windows with sculpted "shades" that ended up on his legs, ''Combiner Wars'' Windcharger has a smooth rear window, and the details on his legs are a case of "[[kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux-parts]]". They weren't as obvious on Tailgate due to the latter's plastic color layout and the lack of paint, but on Windcharger, they're painted the same color as his actual rear window, making them stand out much more.

:He includes a collector card featuring art from the "[[Road to Ruin]]" episode of ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' (art which is highly evocative of [[#Transformers (2010)|the ''Reveal the Shield'' toy]] and ''not'' this one).

:Though Windcharger's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it actually arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2014.

:The original version of this mold was redecoed into ''Timelines'' [[Nightracer (G2)#Timelines|Nightracer]] and served as the model for the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Tailgate (SG)|Tailgate]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWWindcharger/windcharger.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Windcharger at TFU.info]''
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Legends-Class-Windcharger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...after a quick face swap. (Paper cut-out labcoat not included.)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Windcharger''' (Legends Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-05'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 25]], [[2018]]
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Windcharger transforms from a robot into a fictionalized Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sports car that is based on his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]]. He also features an opening canopy on his alternate mode to let any Titan/Prime Masters to ride in.

:Although sample pictures and renders depict Windcharger's head as being elevated oddly high above his shoulders, it can be further collapsed down by angling his back half further down, which is how the toy is packaged. He was retooled into [[Tailgate (G1)#Power of the Primes|Tailgate]].

:Though designated for a first quarter 2018 release, Windcharger's wave actually reached U.S. store shelves in November 2017.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Windcharger''' (Decoy, [[1987]])
**''Decoy ID number'': '''25'''

:[[Decoy]] Windcharger is a small, red rubber figure depicting his robot mode. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was randomly packaged with [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Windcharger/windcharger.htm More information on Decoy Windcharger at TFU.info]''

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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Kabaya_DX_Fort_Max_Command_Base.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Command Base + Charger''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': Photon Rifle, Dual Laser Blaster

:Part of the first wave of the ''[[Transformers Gum#DX kits|Transformers Gum DX]]'' series, the Command Base is a snap-together model kit of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]’s torso in city mode, including his central tower. Also included is a tiny but still transforming figure of "'''Charger'''" (Windcharger), accurate to his original toy. The kit must be assembled from unpainted blue, gray, and red sprues, with customer-applied stickers providing all of the non-moulded details. It also comes with something that could charitably be called chewing gum.

:The Command Base has its own action feature: once the tower is tilted backwards, the space underneath can be raised by a lever, deploying Windcharger down the ramp. This kit can combine with the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#GumDX|Launcher Base]] and the [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Merchandise|Sky Base]] to create a fully transformable [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Gumbined|Fortress Maximus]], with the Command Base providing his rifle, blaster, and the twin cannons concealed inside the tower.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W5Windcharger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Windcharger, Autobot Warrior''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T43/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
[[File:Windcharger-COTP01.jpg|thumb|"Look alive, men—oh, sorry, Windcharger."]]
* Windcharger had the preliminary name of '''Sprint'''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071230210811/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41003 Post by Jim S on the Allspark Forums, 2007/12/25 (via the Internet Archive)]</ref>
*Early in development, Bob Budiansky's original profiles for the ''Transformers'' characters also included nicknames by which they were known; Windcharger went by "'''Jack Rabbit'''". These nicknames were removed from the profiles when they were published as Marvel's ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' series, but some of them saw publication in ''[[The Transformers Comics Magazine]]''.
* Poor ol' Windcharger is the only Autobot who doesn't get a name-check or a chance to use his special powers at any point during the show's three-part pilot, "[[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More than Meets the Eye]]". All he gets to do is get beat up by [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]. Per the episode's original script, he was ''supposed'' to get a brief spotlight helping Brawn and Huffer fight the [[oil rig]] fire at the conclusion of the [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|first episode]], but with the removal of this scene, he didn't even get to ''speak'' until "[[Divide and Conquer]]".
* In an early draft of ''The Movie'', Windcharger's fate was much more gruesome. He survived the initial assault on Autobot City, true, but was present when [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and his new troops came back to finish the job. Windcharger was launched into the air by a volley of missile fire that obliterated [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], and was ripped to pieces in midair by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and his "armada" '''flying through him'''. His dismembered parts rained down on [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]], who then ran for it.<ref>http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/heritaage-auctions-transformers-movie.html</ref>
*Windcharger makes a post-mortem appearance in the third-season episode "[[Call of the Primitives]]" as the energy creature [[Tornedron]] attacks [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Whether this appearance was accidental or if he "got better" (like [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Victory cartoon|Wheeljack]]) is unknown.
* Whether the ''Alternators'' Windcharger toy actually represents G1 Windcharger or the Omnibot [[Overdrive]], whom it was originally designed as (and actually released as under ''Binaltech''), is up for debate. The toy's packaging lacks a bio, it even predates the addition of mottos to ''Alternators'' packaging, and with ''Alternators'' designs not appearing in any fiction whatsoever (with [[Descent into Evil#Notes|one exception]]), all we have to go by is his name. Since Windcharger predates the practice of using the name of an established character as an alternate name for a toy of a different character from the same continuity whose name is unavailable for trademark (or other) reasons (see "[[Slag (G1)#Robot Heroes|Snarl]]", "[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Strafe]]", and "[[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]]" for a few examples), we have chosen to keep the figure listed on Windcharger's page, not least because the ''Binaltech'' version ''is'' listed on Overdrive's page after all.
* The retool of ''Alternators'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] was originally planned to be Windcharger (presumably in red) with his own head, with the vehicle mode being a convertible.<ref>''[[Transformers Collection 2007]]''</ref> Ultimately, however, the toy ended up as [[Wheeljack (G1)#Alternators|Wheeljack]] instead, with a new head sculpt. The head sculpt originally intended for Ford-Windcharger eventually ended up being used for the retool of the actual "Windcharger" toy (the Honda S2000 mold) instead, now named "[[Decepticharge]]".
* He seems to have something against Seekers, since he's used his magnetism to destroy/heavily wound four of them. Three examples, Starscream, Nacelle and Nova Storm, are pictured above but he's also seen ripping apart a [[Skywarp drone]] during the final assault against [[Exarchon]] in [[War's End Part Four]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Charger''' (チャージャー ''Chājā''), '''Windcharger''' (ウィンドチャージャー ''Windochājā''; ウインドチャージャー ''Uindochājā'')
*''Czech:'' '''Náprava'''
*''French:'' '''Rapido''' (Canada), '''Wintor''' (European French cartoon dub)
*''Hebrew:'' '''To'én Rúah''' (טוען רוח, "Wind Charger")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Széllovas''' ("Wind-rider")
*''Italian:'' '''Lampo''' ("Lightning Flash")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Chōngdiànqì''' (China, 充电器, "(Electrical) Charger")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Ventania''', '''Vendaval''', '''Giro''' (Brazil comics), '''Camaro''' (Brazil toys)
*''Russian:'' '''Razrjadnik''' (Разрядник, "Discharger")
*''South American:'' '''Camaro'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Cloud Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

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[[File:Johnstephenson.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|FLINT-STONE!!!]]
'''John Winfield Stephenson''' (b. [[August 9]], [[1923]] - [[May 15]], [[2015]]) was an American actor and voice actor. He worked in the animation business (particularly Hanna Barbara) beginning in the early [[1950]]'s, with some of his most recognizable characters being Mr. Slate from ''The Flintstones'', Doggie Daddy from ''[[Auggie Cahnay (G1)#Notes|Augie Doggy]]'', Captain Murphy from ''Sealab 2020'', General Flagg and Col. Sharp from ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' and Professor X from ''[[X-Men|Pryde of the X-Men]]''.

Due to declining health and the onset of Alzheimer's, Stephenson retired from voice acting in 2010. He passed away in 2015 at the age of 91.

==Roles==
===''The Transformers''===
{{collist|2|
*[[Alcazar|Dr. Alcazar]]
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]
*[[Bosch]]
*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]
*[[Football coach]]
*[[Hector Ramirez]]
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]
*[[Haley|Professor Haley]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Winston]]}}

==Convention appearances==
* [[BotCon 2001]]

==Notes==
* Of all the voice actors who participated in all four seasons of the G1 cartoon, John Stephenson was the only one who did not lend his voice to ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. One of his characters, Windcharger, DID appear in the film but only as a corpse found by Arcee. Huffer and Thundercracker also appear but with no lines while Kup was voiced by [[Lionel Stander]].

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0827267/ John Stephenson at the Internet Movie Database]

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[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Convention guests]]

John Stephenson

2024-04-14T21:16:20Z

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[[File:Johnstephenson.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|FLINT-STONE!!!]]
'''John Winfield Stephenson''' (b. [[August 9]], [[1923]] - [[May 15]], [[2015]]) was an American actor and voice actor. He worked in the animation business (particularly Hanna Barbara) beginning in the early [[1950]]'s, with some of his most recognizable characters being Mr. Slate from ''The Flintstones'', Doggie Daddy from ''[[Auggie Cahnay (G1)#Notes|Augie Doggy]]'', Captain Murphy from ''Sealab 2020'', General Flagg and Col. Sharp from ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' and Professor X from ''[[X-Men|Pryde of the X-Men]]''.

Due to declining health and the onset of Alzheimer's, Stephenson retired from voice acting in 2010. He passed away in 2015 at the age of 91.

==Roles==
===''The Transformers''===
{{collist|2|
*[[Alcazar|Dr. Alcazar]]
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]
*[[Bosch]]
*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]
*[[Football coach]]
*[[Hector Ramirez]]
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]
*[[Haley|Professor Haley]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Winston]]}}

==Convention appearances==
* [[BotCon 2001]]

==Notes==
* Of all the voice actors who participated in all four seasons of the G1 cartoon, John Stephenson was the only one who did not lend his voice to ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. One of his characters, Windcharger, DID appear in the film but only as a corpse found by Arcee.

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0827267/ John Stephenson at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Stephenson, John}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Convention guests]]