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Great Cannon

2025-05-17T18:49:47Z

FortMax: /* Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers */ Great Cannon does lack the launcher

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:''Great Cannon is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination|Operation Combination]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TVMJuly1992GreatCannonToy.jpg|thumb|upright=2|This is Great Cannon. [[The Beast Within|This is terrible canon.]] Spot the differences!]]

'''Great Cannon''' (グレートカノン ''Gurēto Kanon'') is (most likely) the leader of the [[Battle Gaia]] team, which means they are (probably) the second-in-command to the Decepticon [[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]]. They combine with their teammates to form the mighty Battle Gaia.

... look, they're not giving us a lot to work with here, okay?

==Fiction==
===''United EX''===
When [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] succeeded in purloining a set of drones intended for [[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]], a new combiner, Battle Gaia, was created from his old body's data. After reporting his success to [[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]], Onslaught released Battle Gaia in order to create a distraction that would allow him to continue his thefts. {{storylink|Prelude to the Siege}}

===''Operation Combination'' story pages===
Great Cannon served as the torso to Battle Gaia. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|Big Pinch, Autobots!}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|The Decepticons' Attack on Earth!}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|Conclusion}}

===Metrowars===
As part of Battle Gaia, Great Cannon was stationed aboard [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] during an attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
<ul class ="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Battle Gaia''' (Multi-pack, 1992)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''TF-10'''
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, chestplate, twin cannon, ramp

: Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1992 (Operation Combination)|Operation Combination]]'' portion of the original [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' toyline, Great Cannon is a [[redeco]] of [[Onslaught (G1)#The Transformers|Onslaught]], transforming into a longnosed truck cab of undtermined, possibly-made-up model, with an extended trailer bed and a large double-barreled cannon. The figure can also assume a base/gun emplacement mode with a ramp that smaller Combaticons can use, though he lacks the launcher mechanism present on the Japanese release of Onslaught. As a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]''-style [[combiner]], they can form the torso to any combination of compatible limbs.

: Great Cannon was only available as part of the Battle Gaia giftset, along with [[Leyland]], [[Sandstorm (OC)|Sandstorm]], [[Shuttle Gunner]], and [[Target Hawk]]. As one of the last releases of the Japanese ''Transformers'' line, at a time when pretty much everyone had stopped buying Transformers, a loose set of the team can demand prices over a thousand U.S. dollars.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Destron/GreatCannon/greatcannon.htm More information on Great Cannon on TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* Like most of the Battle Gaia team members, the Great Cannon depicted in the July 1992 issue of ''TV Magazine'' (as seen above) has some color differences compared to the retail version; in his case, the version of the toy released at retail has a darker grey abdomen.
* None of the Battle Gaia components were given individual bios. This was actually very common by this point in the Takara ''Transformers'' line, which was loaded up with multi-packs (mainly of [[Micromaster]]s) where the singular on-package bio would cover the entire team, and there was very little fiction to even attempt to highlight ''anyone'' beyond "hey cool robot that fights good".

[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Operation Combination Decepticons]]
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Mega-Octane

2025-05-17T18:48:00Z

FortMax: /* Robots in Disguise (2001) */

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{{disambig2|the combining Decepticon from ''Robots in Disguise''|the Decepticon Triple Changer from Generation 1|Octane}}
:''Mega-Octane is a [[Decepticon]] [[Commando (RID)|Commando]] originally from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]].''

[[File:Mega-octanerid.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] called. He wants his head back.]]
'''Mega-Octane''' (aka '''Mega-Dolrailer''') is the cool-headed commander of the [[Commando (RID)|Commandos]]. He orders his troops into battle with militaristic stoicism, as if they were his own limbs, but actually spends more of his time keeping the hot-headed [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] in check. Scourge claims to be leader of the small Decepticon faction, but in reality it is Mega-Octane who holds the group together. But all great bots have their personal quirks—Mega-Octane is not satisfied unless he takes his bath before everyone else.<ref>No joke. This is from Mega-Octane/Dolrailer's ''Car Robots'' bio.</ref>

He merges with the other Commandos to form [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]], who he completely controls. Having lost command of the Decepticons to Scourge, he ''revels'' in commanding the power of this mighty gestalt.<ref>Commandos [[bio]] on the R2 DVDs</ref>

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Bob Papenbrook]] (English), [[Holly Kaneko]] (Japanese)|[[Oleg Kutsenko]] (Russian), [[Vladimir Gerasimov]] (Russian, [[Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!]] only), [[Gerolamo Alchieri]] (Italian), [[Byeong-gwan Kim]] (Korean), [[Salvador Delgado]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Sohn Son-kun]] (Korean)}}

Mega-Octane was originally part of a small Autobot crew sent to Earth to reactivate the legendary Autobot battle station, [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]]. As they were stored in a [[protoform]] state, the Autobots were unable to prevent their spaceship from malfunctioning and crashing somewhere in the United States in the mid-20th century. The ship was later discovered by [[Kenneth Onishi|Doctor Onishi]] during his work as an archaeologist and, later still, the information was obtained by [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] through scans of the doctor's mind. Megatron was able to steal the six Autobot protoforms and take them to a [[McKinley Army Base|nearby military base]], where he infused them with his own spark energy, turning them into Decepticons. The first of the Decepticons to be reformatted was Mega-Octane. Although [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] optimistically tried to welcome Mega-Octane to Earth, he was rebuffed and the Decepticon set about covering the Predacons as they scanned new forms for the rest of the Decepticons. Although Mega-Octane regarded himself as the leader, Scourge, the last to be reformatted, asserted his own leadership over the five [[Commando (RID)|Commandos]]. {{storylink|The Decepticons}}

[[File:Commandos Megaoctane.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Boosh!]]
On their first mission, the Decepticons mounted an attack on [[Sherman Dam]], abseiling up the side of it in order to plant [[pulsar bomb]]s. When Scourge attempted to detonate the bombs, they found that [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] had tampered with them, forcing them to attempt to destroy the dam through other means. The arrival of [[Team Bullet Train]] resulted in Mega-Octane ordering the Commandos to combine into Ruination for the first time, although the huge robot was soon defeated by [[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]] and the [[Autobot Brothers]]. {{storylink|Commandos}}

The next mission saw Scourge and the Commandos on guard duty, perhaps as a punishment for their previous failed mission, while the Predacon trio dug under a volcano. The Commandos were relegated to against the [[Spychanger]]s when they arrived with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Volcano (episode)|Volcano}} In an attempt to restore themselves in Megatron's eyes, they hatched a new plan to launch [[Movor]] into space to try to track the Autobots to their lair. With mounting irritation, Mega-Octane led his team from target to target, none of them the Autobot base, until they were eventually led into a trap. {{storylink|Attack from Outer Space}}

[[File:The Test Meeting.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|[[Scale|My toy is not this tall.]]]]
Mega-Octane soon came up with a new plan to find the Autobot base — the Decepticons would pretend to switch sides. He met with Optimus Prime under a white flag, claiming that the Decepticons had rediscovered their Autobot nature and no longer followed Megatron. The Autobot brothers subjected the six Decepticons to test after test to prove their loyalty, with Mega-Octane barely keeping Scourge's temper in check. Unfortunately, right on the verge of success, Scourge gave the plan away and the Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|The Test (episode)|The Test}}

A new plan was hatched which involved attacking power plants. The Autobots were hampered by the misguided assistance of Sky-Byte, but seemed to repel most of the Decepticon assaults. {{storylink|The Fish Test}} The Decepticons subsequently butted in on one of Sky-Byte's plans, stealing a disk supposedly containing the plans to the Autobots' [[Global Space Bridge]] which the Predacons were trying to obtain. Unfortunately it was an Autobot trick, and both the Decepticons and Predacons ended up in a sewer. {{storylink|Wedge's Short Fuse}}

Annoyed by the Autobots' constant escapes through the Global Space Bridge, the Decepticons tracked one of the [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] to the space bridge control center, allowing them to break in and sabotage the controls, sending any Autobots using the space bridge to a random destination. Mega-Octane remained in the control center while Scourge joined Megatron at the North Energy Research Center, and the other Commandos caused havoc in other parts of the city to draw the Autobots away. When the Autobots discovered the sabotage, the Commandos attempted to prevent them reaching the control center but were fought off. {{storylink|Landfill (episode)|Landfill}}

[[File:A Test of Metal Megaoctane vehicle.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Two guns are better than one!]]
The Decepticons attempted to curry favour with Megatron by intercepting Optimus Prime to obtain the [[O-Part]]s, but were ultimately unsuccessful. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}} The Commandos made another attempt to please Megatron, stealing energy from a power plant, only to have it swiped by the Build Team while they were busy fighting Rail Racer. Annoyed, the Decepticons began to randomly attack construction vehicles in order to draw the Build Team out. Eventually the Build Team learned of the attacks and faced the Commandos, defeating Ruination. {{storylink|A Test of Metal}}

After a semi-successful attempt to raid an oil refinery, Scourge and Mega-Octane leaked a transmission ordering Sky-Byte to look for O-Parts in order to lead the Autobots into an ambush. Instead of the expected Autobots, they were confronted by [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]. They attempted to fight the newly arrived Autobot, but retreated after Optimus Prime arrived to lend a hand. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}} Back at [[Megastar|base]], they watched Movor's surveillance of Ultra Magnus beating down Optimus, and Megatron demanded of them to know why one Autobot had done what the Decepticons had failed to do. They were able to track Sky-Byte to the island on which Optimus was recuperating after the battle and mount an attack, but were chased off once again when Optimus and Ultra Magnus merged into [[Omega Prime]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}}

The Decepticons interrupted another of Sky-Byte's plans in order to kidnap the Autobot Brothers. With the three brothers as hostages, the Decepticons led Optimus into a trap and fought the Autobot leader savagely. They were again seen off after Magnus rescued the brothers. {{storylink|The Two Faces of Ultra Magnus}} Mega-Octane joined Scourge, Sky-Byte, Megatron, and the rest of the Commandos in watching archival footage of Ultra Magnus in order to get a better understanding of their newly arrived enemy. {{storylink|Mystery of the Ultra Magnus}} Seeing an opportunity, Scourge met with Ultra Magnus to persuade the Autobot to join him against both Optimus Prime and Megatron. When Magnus turned him down, Scourge and the Commandos turned on him, only to end up fighting the three Autobot Brothers instead. {{storylink|Power to Burn!}}

[[File:Koji Gets His Wish Megaoctane.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|You see how awesome this sticker is?]]
With information extracted from Doctor Onishi, the Decepticons were led to venture beneath [[Metro City]], following the tunnels to find a huge underground cavern housing Fortress Maximus. After fighting the Autobots, Maximus' defences forced them to retreat. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} While Scourge undertook a mission to find Maximus, the Commandos kept Rail Racer busy as Ruination. {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}}

The Decepticons attempted unsuccessfully to prevent the Autobots from finding the rest of the O-Parts {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}} and were led by Megatron to the [[Sahara]], where the Autobots were looking for the [[Orb of Sigma]]. Despite breaching the pyramid in which the Orb was stored, they were unable to prevent the Autobots from making off with it, and Megatron himself was lost. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}}

With Scourge now leading, the Decepticons tracked the Autobots to a temple, where [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]] was recovered. Mega-Octane warned Scourge that they might not be able to command Cerebros, but Scourge was confident that the Autobot portion of his bio-signature would be sufficient. Sure enough, Cerebros led them to Maximus' hiding place and activated the giant robot. Once activated, Scourge was unable to control Maximus, and the Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}}

[[File:Human Element Megaoctane.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|What? Nothing! Mind your business!]]
With the return of Megatron with a new form and name, Galvatron, Scourge made a few more attempts to control Fortress Maximus. Before once such attempt, Mega-Octane suggested either delete or altering Cerebros's command block program. Scourge insisted on using deception however, and used his human bio-signature in order to seize control of the titan. Mega-Octane and his Commandos served as Scourge's reinforcements on the battlefield, but left as soon as Scourge appeared in control of the situation. Just as the first attempt at controlling Fortress Maximus, this second attempt ended in failure. {{storylink|The Human Element}}

Mega-Octane and Scourge attempted to abduct Koji to get him to control Fortress Maximus for them. Their kidnapping attempt was stopped by the Autobot Brothers, and Mega-Octane was forced to retreat. {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}}

Eventually, Scourge gave away the fact that he was betraying Galvatron. Furious, Galvatron reprogrammed absolute loyalty into all six of the Decepticons and put them under Sky-Byte's command. They were soon led into a trap. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} Despite their proven loyalty, Galvatron sent the Decepticons into the Global Space Bridge after the Autobots, then flooding the tunnel with molten lava to kill two birds with one stone. {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge}} The Decepticons, like the Autobots, survived but contributed little to the ensuing battle. After Galvatron's eventual defeat at the hands of [[Omega Prime]], the Decepticons were taken aboard Fortress Maximus to the asteroid prison colony. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}
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====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''====
{{CRnote}}
Following their capture, Mega-Octane and his Combatrons were taken to a future Cybertron and sentenced to be reverted into [[protoform]]s to cleanse them of their evil programming. He hoped that Scourge would save them, but settled for [[Unicron]]'s help when the Chaos-Bringer contacted him from the year [[2021]] and offered him freedom and coffee milk in exchange for his help in attaching Unicron's head to Cybertron. Transported to the Cybertron of 2021, the Combatrons were [[Reformatting|reformatted]] into powerful new bodies and fought the local Autobots, with Mega-Octane taking on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and finding his strength disappointing compared to Fire Convoy. On successfully combining Unicron with Cybertron, however, Mega-Octane learned that the dark god had deceived him and was planning to erase the Combatrons from history by changing the past. Outraged, he declared his intent to return to Scourge's side and attacked Unicron in the form of Ruination. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}} After Unicron was defeated thanks to the efforts of Ruination and other combiners, the Combatrons returned to the future with a returned Scourge and Sky-Byte, seeking to rescue their leader Devil Gigatron. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}}

The Combatrons stopped by Earth, where they occupied a bathhouse and washed up while discussing their next move. {{storylink|Strategy Meeting in an Earth Bath?!}}

After recovering the ship they once arrived on Earth with, Scourge led them in an on attack [[Neo Brave Maximus]] where Devil Gigatron was being held. While they managed to infiltrate the ship, the Combatrons were shocked to learn that their leader had joined the [[Dimensional Patrol]] in the meantime. {{storylink|LGEX Scourge Prologue}} With Scourge forcibly reverted into a heroic [[protoform]] as well, the Combatrons fled to the [[Legends World]] where their former commander began to hunt them down. Having watched his teammates get converted into protoforms, Mega-Octane urged [[Dark Ai]] to save herself just before he was caught and converted by Dimensional Patrol [[Black Convoy Mass Production Type Drone|drones]]. Fortunately, Dark Ai held backup data of the Combatrons' evil personalities and was able to restore them after Scourge turned on the Patrol. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge 2)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

Scourge and the other Combatrons continued traveling together with Dark Ai, seeking their own destiny. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

===''Universe'' comic===
The Mega-Octane of [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]] came under the command of [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] after the death of Megatron. However, the Commandos, [[Constructicon (RID)|Constructicon]]s, and [[Megabolt]] were abducted by [[Unicron]] for the [[Universe War]]. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}}

As part of Ruination, Mega-Octane was sent by Unicron along with [[Reptilion]], [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]], and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] to intercept some extra-dimensionals Unicron wanted for the [[Cauldron]]. Ruination's group was successfully fought off by the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]. {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Violengiguar|Bio Ranger Iga]] selected a Viron Ruination from [[Greengard]] to be one of his [[Thirteen Great Demon Generals]]. Presumably Mega-Octane was part of this Ruination. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/27}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
'''Mega-Dolrailer''' and his Commandos were soldiers serving in the Resistance during the [[Grand Uprising]]. When [[Lio Convoy]] asked for volunteers, they stepped forward to submit to K-Class conversion. Mega-Dolrailer was too large for the process, but his men were modified so their alternate modes became bombs of nearly unclassifiable potential, a final solution should the war against the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s become too dark. {{storylink|Derailment}}

===Velocitron Speedia 500===
Mega-Octane was one of many spectators for the [[Speedia 500]] race on [[Velocitron]]. {{Storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 2}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Mega-Octane was the leader of the Decepticon Commandos. Although he was a canny tactician and a capable fighter, he spent most of his time keeping his own unruly troopers in line. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[File:RID-toy MegaOctane-Dolrailer.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|(''Car Robots'' Dolrailer)]]
[[File:RID-toy MegaOctane.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|(''Robots in Disguise'' Mega-Octane)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Dolrailer''' (2000)}}
{{Bp-d1|'''Mega-Octane''' (Deluxe Class, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-010'''
:*''Takara release date'': July ??, 2000
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, chestplate, ramp, Ruination parts (head, chestplate, left & right fists, left & right footplates)

: A [[redeco]] and minor [[retool]]ing of the "[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]" [[Onslaught (G1)#The Transformers|Onslaught]] toy, ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Mega-Octane transforms into a flatbed truck and trailer with a twin-barreled cannon. He also has a third "battle station" mode with a ramp for carrying smaller Decepticons in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. As the toy uses the "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]" style of connection, he can form the torso to any combination of similar robots, though naturally he is normally the torso to the combined robot [[Ruination (RID)#Toys|Ruination]]. He also came with the combiner [[kibble]] parts necessary to complete Ruination.

: This toy was first released as "Dolrailer" in the fifth assortment of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''Car Robots'' line, and received many small but significant retoolings from the prior versions of the toy. The twin-barreled cannon now has a [[5 mm post|5 mm hole]] to store his large rifle in vehicle/base mode alongside the smaller hole from the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)#Generation 2|tooling of the toy]]. (You can use the smaller hole to store the small weapons from the other members of Ruination if you want. Why not?) The ramp was also given a 5 mm post, which lets it store on the cannon-base, or be hand-held (awkwardly) as a shield in robot or super [[robot mode]]s. His large rifle also had one of the small circular holes cut all the way through, making it easier to attach the smaller components' rifles to it. (You could still do this with the original [[sonic stun-gun]], but the shallower pegs made the connections kinda loose.) Odd for a toy from this era, Dolrailer makes use of multiple [[sticker]]s for large parts of his deco. Like [[Great Cannon#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform_Transformers|Great Cannon]], he uses the Hasbro assembly that inserts a plastic filler where the spring-loaded vehicle launcher would be in base mode.

: The later [[Hasbro]] release as "Mega-Octane" in the fourth wave of ''Robots in Disguise'' Deluxes (the only new toy in that assortment) made many further changes. The most immediately-noticeable are in its deco; Dolrailer's lighter olive turned dark forest-green, his metal-flake mustard-yellow turned a flat stony-blue, and the slightly-shiny reddish-orange became a flatter more orangeish-red. (Yes, there is a difference.) Mega-Octane does not use any stickers, leaving all of those areas blank. His camo [[paint operation]]s are the same pattern, but the black-with-copper has been changed to a light-olive-with-black. And, of course, there is now a great big Decepticon emblem on his roof, rather than the "Anti-Cybertron" badge on the truck-door stickers that aren't there anymore. Mega-Octane also got some further retooling, most notably his rifle barrel was shortened considerably (likely [[for safety reasons]], possibly breakage potential?), but furthermore his cannon/backpack now attaches via larger 5 mm pegs, plus a new rectangular peg was added to the cannon-stand to better secure it in "battle station" mode. The cannon's twin barrels are also filled in all around, presumably for aesthetic reasons. His shoulders were also changed from clicky ratchet joints to friction-based ones that pop apart if excessive force is applied. All subsequent releases of this toy from Hasbro or Takara/[[Sonokong]] (including the "Generation 1" Combaticon reissue) used this version of the tooling as the base.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/Mega-Octane/mega-octane.htm More information on Mega-Octane at TFU.info]''
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[[File:RID-toy Baldigus-Boxed.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Baldigus''' (Multi-pack, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-011'''
:*''Release date'': July ??, 2000
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, chestplate, ramp, Ruination parts (head, chestplate, left & right fists, left & right footplates)

: In Japan, Dolrailer was also made available as part of a complete team multi-pack with his teammates [[Armorhide (RID)#Toys|Dangar]], [[Rollbar (RID)#Toys|Greejeeber]], [[Ro-Tor (RID)#Toys|Hepter]], and [[Movor#Toys|Shuttler]]. All toys were identical to their individual Japanese releases, but the set only came with a bio card for the combined form.

: [[Sonokong]] also released this gift set in [[South Korea|Korean]] markets with no differences other than the packaging.

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[[File:RID MegaOctane Urbancamo toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"Boombox and Spinners Not Included"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ruination''' (Ultra Class multi-pack, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 26]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, chestplate, ramp, Ruination parts (head, chestplate, left & right fists, left & right footplates)

: The entire Commando team was redecoed in various shades of gray with "urban camo" patterns and rather extensive amounts of robot-mode paint detailing as part of a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] gift set, oddly released well after the end of the ''Robots in Disguise'' line in packaging that was in the style of the then-running ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline.

: This set was made available in Japan as a "[[USA Edition]]" release, available only to retailers participating in [[Toy's Dream Project]]'s "Toy Card" program. This release uses the same packaging as the Hasbro version, only with some added stickers for "USA Edition" branding and other legal information.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Mega-Octane/mega-octane.htm More information on Wal-Mart Mega-Octane at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy MegaOctane.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|[[Octane]]'s Octanite is reacting to Takara's Mega Ring!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ruination''' (Ultra Class multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, chestplate, ramp, Ruination parts (head, chestplate, left & right fists, left & right footplates)

: The entire Ruination team, using the urban camo molding, was redecoed ''again'' to make ''another'' Walmart-exclusive set, this time with a unified "desert camo" theme, under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' banner. It came out at the same time as five ''other'' Walmart ''Transformers'' exclusives, which led to a glut. Ruination seemed a particularly slow mover in this batch.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Mega-Octane/mega-octane.htm More information on ''Universe'' Mega-Octane at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TakaraTomy_UniteWarriors_Dolrailer.jpg|thumb|300px|right|[[Pokeformers|Octane has Mega Evolved into Mega-Octane!]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Baldigus''' (Giftset, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UW-EX'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 31]], 2017
:*''Accessories:'' Left & right turret-cannons, 2 rifles, left & right Baldigus fists, 2 Baldigus feet

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Dolrailer is a redeco of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]], transforming into a vague anti-aircraft military truck-thing. While it may seem as if his turret cannot rotate, folding the combiner chestplate parts at the side of the truck mode up will allow it to do so. He comes with both the mold's regular guns and redecoes of ''Unite Warriors'' [[Scattershot (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Scattershot]]'s guns, which are designed to combine into a long rifle, or be added to the vehicle-mode's cannons to form ''super''-ridiculously long cannons.

: Being a ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager mold, he can combine with any four compatible Deluxes, though he is meant to combine with his fellow box-set-mates —[[Armorhide (RID)#Unite Warriors|Dangar]], [[Rollbar (RID)#Unite Warriors|Greejeeber]], [[Ro-Tor (RID)#Unite Warriors|Hepter]], and [[Movor#Unite Warriors|Shuttler]]— to form [[Ruination (RID)#Unite Warriors|Baldigus]]. While the combined form's hands and feet are separate accessories, its head and chestplate are built into Dolrailer. In this mode, his "new" rifles form the core of one of Baldigus's two multi-weapons.

: This set was the sixth [[TakaraTomy Mall]] [[exclusive]] set in the line, and the final ''Unite Warriors'' release. It was also the fourth toy to have the "UW-EX" ID "number", shared with [[Grand Scourge#Unite Warriors|Grand Scourge]], [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors 2|Lynxmaster]], and [[Megatronia#Toys|Megatronia]].
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==Notes==
*A Japanese model sheet of Mega-Octane's cartoon model features his Japanese name as "Doltrailer" (ドルトレイラー ''Dorutoreirā'').<ref>[http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/UndertakerPrime/media/cGF0aDpNb2JpbGUgVXBsb2Fkcy9pbWFnZV96cHNidWtycTB1dC5qcGVn/?ref= ''Car Robots'' "Doltrailer" model sheet]</ref> As his finalized Japanese name lacks the ''to'' (ト) character seen in this rendering, this name is either a typo, or a preliminary name for the character before Takara settled on "Dolrailer".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dolrailer''' (ドルレイラー ''Dorureirā''), '''Mega-Octane''' (メガオクテイン ''Mega Okutein'')
*''Italian:'' '''Mega-Ottano''' ("Mega-Octane")
*''Korean:'' '''Dolrailer''' (돌레이러 ''Dolleireo'')
*''Spanish:'' '''Mega-Octano''' (America, "Mega-Octane")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Maximals]]
[[Category:Car Robots Predacons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Predacons]]
[[Category:Minions of Unicron]]
[[Category:Resistance]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) combiners]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) Decepticons]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors characters]]
[[Category:Universe combiners]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

User talk:FortMax

2025-03-02T21:14:41Z

FortMax: /* Shockwave batteries */

==Downshift (UT) move==

Hey man, I hate to be a pain, but doesn't the [[Help:Style guide|style guide]] say to abbreviate Energon, Armada, and Cybertron as (UT)? He's not a Cybertron character, apparently, but we could mark on the page that he's from the Energon portion of the Unicon Trilogy continuity. - [[User:Doogles|Doogles]] 21:31, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

:Hi, Doogles - The style guide is undergoing revision, see note on the community portal. It could probably be better marked. We had a long discussion on the Community Portal's talk page about it and eventually decided to use the franchise of origin for characters if and only if they needed disambiguation. So, no more "UT" suffixes. Sometime after Comic Con and the academic conference I'm going to right after that, I will update all the wiki's help pages. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 22:29, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

=="series Character"==
No. I thought it was necessary after seeing how absurdly bloated the Generation 1 category was and thought it would make things much more organized. I'm only doing it for series that have a significant amount of articles that aren't characters; I'm not doing pointless ones like "Operation Combination characters", as only one article in "Operation Combination" isn't a character page. Same goes for stuff like Robot Masters and Victory.

My interpretation of the Generation 1 category differs from yours, evidently. I take "Generation 1" to be the catch-all category of the continuity family, which includes stuff like the Beast Era and Robot Masters. Obviously, this includes Classics. [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 17:18, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

:I agree that the Generation 1 category was bloated and I think having a "Generation 1 characters" category to address that is a good thing. I also think that this sort of significant reshuffling of how we categorize things could probably have stood to have been thoroughly discussed somewhere, like the Community Portal's talk page, prior to implementation. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 18:19, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

test test

==David Kaye==

I'm not sure about the word "regularly". In this context, it means Kaye has voiced both characters multiple times, and yeah, there are multiple episodes of Animated, but Animated should be taken as a whole. It's the only ''one'' series in which Kaye has voiced Optimus. "Regularly", used like this, I would expect to convey the same role across multiple series.

At the same time, G1 Megatron's speaking role in BW was so *small*... --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 18:59, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

:By your definition, Frank Welker's Galvatron wasn't a regular role, as he only voiced him for one full season + three episodes, where Kaye voiced Galvatron for three series.
:For Animated, Prime is a regular role for Kaye. He was hired to voice the main protaginest for the entire series. This isn't like the VA for Sixshot, who was hired to voice one character in a single episode, Wally Burr who would fill in to voice a recurring character if the main VA was unavailiable, or the various regular VAs who would also voice the one line for "Guard #1" --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 19:17, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

::I see what you're saying. For the record, I was going along the line of thought that "regular role" and "voiced regularly" were two seperate (though similar) uses of the word "regular". Apparently that line of thought isn't a common one, nor the one by which the word is used.
::I still don't think the word needs to be there; the sentence makes perfect sense and is still noteable without it, unless I'm forgetting something. King Starscream, at least, seems to have used the same thought process I did, so the note as-is may again be considered inaccurate by others. --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 20:50, 24 November 2007 (UTC)
[[User:Lordhighannoyingstarscream|Lordhighannoyingstarscream]] 21:05, 16 January 2008 (UTC) I am a new user here and I am also sorry for the caption thing, but i just discovered that someone took away all the humourous captions and sarcasm in [[Vector Sigma]]'s info page. he is a somwhat important character so I think somebody should look into that. I also had an idea for the [[Unicron Trilogy]] so if yoyu wanna fix anything i put a basic theme there as well as some content and images.

==Edit conflict==
My apologies about that. Believe me, I know what that's like. And it was on my own talk page. -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 00:53, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

==Comic dates==
Why did you add dates to to original miniseries, then make them "unknown"? The month for original publication of The Transformers was right, if nothing - I got it from an old issue of Marvel Age. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 15:35, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
:crazysteve had made a [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/371bda38dd8ae979?hl=en#08a422e4fbc2a95c post] on a.t.t where he was trying to figure out the actual release dated for the original miniseries. the dated for issues 3 and 4 come from Marvel Age issues 21 and 24. He then deduced issue two came out on July 31 and issue 1 came out on may 29th. However, there was a review of issue 1 posted on net.comics at midnight on may 21, so I then removed the release dated for issues 1 and 2. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 15:55, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
::... oh. Apparently I am a liar, as I not only did not add the month for issue #1, but - having dug out my copy of Marvel Age #17 - the original publication date for issue #1 was sometime in April. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 16:09, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

== Spoilers in profiles ==

For fuck's sake, stop putting spoilers in the character profiles! Those go in the Fiction sections, and always with the <nowiki>{{spoiler}}</nowiki> template. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 01:09, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
:Er, was there more than just the one? Because I was only aware of the one in Nanosec that got edited, and am not exactly sure how I merit a "for fuck's sake stop doing ____" notice.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 01:14, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

== Note ==

Do not revert me, I have been instructed by staff to remove all edits by this user. --[[User:Charitwo|Charitwo]] 23:38, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

:"Evidence" is present in the article history, btw, but you need not worry, this is being handled. --[[User:Charitwo|Charitwo]] 23:40, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

::If you have problems, please talk to [[wikia:User talk:CatherineMunro|Catherine]], I am following her instructions. --[[User:Charitwo|Charitwo]] 23:43, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

== Charitwo ==

Yeah, I just spotted who he was and apologized on his Talk page while you were messaging me.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 23:48, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

==Western Governors University==

Hi -- I just responded to [[wikia:Forum:Issues_with_adds|your post on Central]] about the audio ads. Thanks for spotting that ad -- you're right, it's not cool, and we killed it. It wasn't something that somebody at Wikia saw and approved... We get our ads from ad servers, and once in a while, they try to slip something through that crosses the line.

Unfortunately, that means that we only know about a bad ad when we see it, and sometimes, the users will see it before we do. I'm usually the person who notices them -- I'm on the wikis a lot, and I have a very low tolerance for distracting ads.

So if you see an ad like that again, please let me know -- you can leave me a message on my talk page here, and I'll make sure it's taken care of. It's important to me that we don't have ads on the site that drive users away.

Also, let me know if there's anything else I can help with. My thing is the Entertainment sites, and Teletraan I is one of the biggest and best. So I'm always available, if there's something you need. Talk to you later! -- [[User:Toughpigs|Danny]] ([[User talk:Toughpigs|talk]]) 22:58, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

:Hmmm, I just came back to check and I saw the WGU ad again. I'll see if I can figure out why it's still running, and get it turned off for good. If you see it again, please let me know... -- [[User:Toughpigs|Danny]] ([[User talk:Toughpigs|talk]]) 00:56, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

::I was just making some edits, and I don't see the WGU ad coming up again. I'll come back later and check again. Let me know if you see it again. The code that you copied was perfect; if you spot it again, give me that code. Thanks! -- [[User:Toughpigs|Danny]] ([[User talk:Toughpigs|talk]]) 18:27, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

:::Okay, I just saw it again... I'm sorry it's taking so long to get these shut off; I know how annoying they are. I'm trying to pin down the guy who works on the ads, and make sure he shuts it off. I'll let you know when it's done. -- [[User:Toughpigs|Danny]] ([[User talk:Toughpigs|talk]]) 20:57, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

::::All right, this time for real -- it's turned off. I'm sorry that it took so long! -- [[User:Toughpigs|Danny]] ([[User talk:Toughpigs|talk]]) 01:37, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

== SciFi Wiki ==

Hey, I was wondering if you could come help out on the [http://scifi.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page SciFi Wiki] because we have no articles on Transformers (or if you could ask some other users on here to help, or suggest a way to ask more). Thanks!!!--[[User:UESPArules|UESPA]] 03:02, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
:Wouldn't that effort be redundant with what's going on here? --[[User:GrantB|GrantB]] 03:45, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

==Elita One==
So, I'm a little confused as to what you want to do with that article? -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 01:56, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

I was seing if using the undo function to a version before there was anything becides a redirect would allow the Elita One article to be moved back.--[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 02:01, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

==Image sizes==
Regarding the Road Caesar image you uploaded - take care with image sizes/quality. The wiki software should have warned you if you went over 150KB or something like. In an effort to keep image loading times reasonable and to save on the wiki's server space, when we have big images, we should use photoshop to adjust the image size and quality down to a reasonable file size. Thanks. Thanks for finding the new image too - I was bothered by the fact it had text and the component guys covering him. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 02:49, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
:Odd, it gave me a warning, but that was for replacing an existing image. Also, I don't have Photoshop, and Paintbrush is horrible for, well, everything.

== Blocking IP ranges ==

Sadly, I don't even have access to what his IP address is. Given that accounts are universal across Wikia and all that, I assume it's only the Wikia staff who can see it. I don't know if it'd do much good anyway; it's SUPPOSED to ban his IP address each time, so unless he just has a dynamic IP (which isn't really that likely nowadays), he's probably using proxies.

It sort of sucks. --[[User:Suki Brits|Suki Brits]] 07:25, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

==You are no fun at all.==
Seriously. [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 21:08, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

==SOR-EEE!!!==
my bro has hacked in2 my user. i will change my password now. he made arcee 4 me and i have been usin that same password ever since. [[User:American Girl|American Girl]] 13:49, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

== What do you mean? ==

What you mean how cute? Are you insulting me?

== Oh ok ==

Yah I was just showing my brother the floro Dery article and I felt like makin a little joke aboot how he always says he isnt him. I mean yah noones gonna actually think Im Floro dery ,Its just a little......joke ,kinda like ,IDK Im not Floro.[[User:Imnotflorodery|Imnotflorodery]] 00:02, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

== Destro oy ==

Do you remember a user called destro oy? If so that was me. I forgot my password so I made a new acount.[[User:Imnotflorodery|Imnotflorodery]] 00:35, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

== The Doctor ==
Any particular reason for the revert? You didn't cite one.
:He put a caption bastard tag on your talk page, that should tell you what you did wrong.--[[User:AWT88|AWT88]] 02:34, 26 April 2009 (EDT)
::Yea, it would be, except for the fact that nothing in Wiki: caption seemed to argue against it. I've edited here before, under varying ISP's, and to assume otherwise is bad faith. If nothing else, it hardly behooved me to know you guys had taken such thigns to mean "signed up members only." [[Special:Contributions/198.146.55.145|198.146.55.145]]
:::Just made an official account. I'll try to remember to get my work credited to me from now on. Whole thing still reeks of bad faith at best. Still, its vaguely similar to policy, so I can't entirely blame FortMax.[[User:Turkishproverb|Turkishproverb]]
::::It's not that you weren't signed in, it's just that all you contributed was a caption, and just doing those without doing anything else first is kinda frowned upon. It took me a couple of weeks being signed on before I realized what was going on.--[[User:AWT88|AWT88]] 10:50, 26 April 2009 (EDT)

== The Sandboxes ==

Actually, those ''are'' supposed to get deleted. See [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal#Sandbox clearout]]. Interrobang didn't get trigger-happy on that. --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 07:32, 17 March 2010 (EDT)
:The problem is that most of the ones he tagged ''are'' wiki related, be it in-progress templates, Energon cartoon generics, or toy data. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 11:58, 17 March 2010 (EDT)
::No problem there. People who are planning to actually finish and use their sandboxes at some point can just remove the tag (like I did). --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 12:32, 17 March 2010 (EDT)

== There's such a thing as disagreeing with someone's views... ==

And then there's "shouting and condescendingly attacking the other person instantly". I'm sticking to the first option here, and kindly ask you to read [[Category talk:Fan terminology|this]], which I wrote six minutes before you complained on my talk page. (You may have read it in the meantime, hence I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt.)--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 09:21, 2 September 2010 (EDT)

== G-2 logo ==

I've been looking for a copy of the G-2 logo to upload and your instruction archive has the nicest copy I can find. Any objection to having it used on the Wiki? --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 12:58, 23 September 2010 (EDT)

:Depends. I don't know if the one for the US page is official. But feel free to use the others. (Also, I can probably get a better version of the Japanese logo, the one on my site is a downsized scan from my Laser Prime box.) --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 13:41, 23 September 2010 (EDT)

::The Japanese one is the one I'm looking for actually (hence my spelling of G-2). If you could get a better version that would be great. I want to set up our G2 nav template so that the different logos (American/European & Japanese) show up for their relevant pages. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 13:54, 23 September 2010 (EDT)
:::Feel free to use it as a placeholder for now. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 13:55, 23 September 2010 (EDT)

== Thank you! ==
Thank you for cleaning up my mess from auto updating the templates. I tried to look them over last night but completely missed that the pipe characters were gone. I've fixed the bug that caused that. I will have to be more thorough when checking my work in the future. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] ([[User talk:Tigerpaw28|talk]]) 20:35, 8 June 2022 (EDT)

==Shockwave batteries==
Am I understanding this correctly: the Takara version of Shockwave came with a battery-shaped gap in the styrofoam and into that gap they put a ''picture'' of the battery? Did they do this for other toys? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 13:11, 25 February 2025 (EST)
:This is unique to the Takara release of Shockwave. They reused the styrofoam from ToyCo's Astro Magnum (which ''did'' include a battery). The picture has the text 電池(別売)か入らます, which means "Can hold battery (sold seperately) here", probably so people wouldn't think they were missing a battery that was supposed to be included. A close up is at 2:12 here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaS2943Od84 --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] ([[User talk:FortMax|talk]]) 16:14, 2 March 2025 (EST)

Shockwave (G1)/toys

2025-02-25T16:22:39Z

FortMax: /* The Transformers */ Japanese release did not come with a battery, but a printed image of a battery.

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[[File:G1 boxart Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|All these toys are my fault...for being awesome!]]
'''Shockwave''' has many toys, so logic dictates that they should receive a page. Logic also dictates that they should be awesome.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Shockwave toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You can try to play Duck Hunt with him all day long, but it just doesn't work.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Decepticon, 1985)
**''Takara ID number'': '''49'''
**''Accessories'': "Magnetic impulse defuser" barrel
{{toydesigner|[[Katsumi Suzuki (designer)|Katsumi Suzuki]] ([[ToyCo]])}}<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/d0200 1986 Astro Magnum patent] at the {{w|Japan Patent Office}}'s online directory</ref>

:Shockwave was one of the very first 1985 toys to see release, if not ''the'' first. In robot mode he has a very high degree of articulation for that era. Shockwave transforms into a large Cybertronian handgun, and features light and sound electronics powered by a 9-volt battery. Pulling his trigger activates a flashing light in his gun arm and one of two (fairly generic) blaster-sound frequencies, which are toggled between by a small switch on his backpack; in gun mode, the light winds up in his barrel.

:The large Decepticon [[insignia]] on his chest has a thin purple outline tracing just beyond the margins of the symbol itself, a decorative feature unique in the entire history of the [[Transformers brand|brand]]. Speaking of unique deco, Shockwave was also the only boxed G1 toy that did not include a [[sticker]] sheet.

:Shockwave was initially sold without a [[rubsign]]; one was later added to the side of his torso.

:Shockwave is one of the most oft-broken G1 toys, owing to a mixture of weak plastics clashing against die-cast metal, overpowered springs and ratchets shearing themselves apart, and outdated electronics corroding into uselessness. The rubber hose covering the wires connecting his torso and arm's electronics is particularly prone to dry-rotting. Be careful!

:A rare box [[variant]] had the grey outline on Shockwave's [[package art]] not fully cover the tip of his arm cannon.

:The Shockwave toy was originally created by [[Japan]]ese toy company [[ToyCo]]; see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more details on its unusual journey to the ''Transformers'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMaster Shockwave.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Small and deadly.]]
*'''Shockwave with Fistfight''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': double-barreled [[turbo rifle]]
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:As an [[Action Master]], Shockwave is a non-transforming action figure who combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy, with a few more details. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. Part of the third assortment of individually-carded Action Master figures, he came with his small robot [[Action Master partner|partner]] [[Fistfight (G1)|Fistfight]], who combines with Shockwave's handgun to form a [[lightning rifle]].

:There are reports of an early "test market" release that supposedly included a rubber hose that connects from his gun-arm to his back, like the original toy.{{fact}} There are holes in the toy's gun-arm and backpack; the black hoses included with many old ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toys can fit in these holes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Action Master Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}
[[File:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Guns akimbo.]]
*'''Shockblast''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''12'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-13'''
**''Binaltech release date'': '''[[April 4]], [[2005]]'''
**''Accessories'': muffler-blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' version of Shockwave is a [[retool]] of "[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Meister]]" from the same line. Named "Shockblast" for [[trademark]] reasons, his [[alternate mode]] is a licensed, 1:24 [[scale]] {{w|Mazda RX-8}}, changing Meister's standard street model into a Mazdaspeed-modified version with new front and rear fenders, doors, side skirts and a spoiler (the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version, Laserwave, is specifically marketed as a "Mazdaspeed Version II"). He features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed interior including seats and a dashboard complete with steering wheel, and a working "steering" mechanism (which is not connected to the steering wheel, though). In robot mode, his muffler unfolds to become a hand-held blaster; it can also be arm-mounted thanks to the holes near the robot's elbow joints compatible with the muffler's vehicle-mode mounting peg. Shockblast also features a new head sculpt with a single eye that is illuminated using some very effective [[light-piping]], and an arm cannon made out of clear plastic that replaces his left hand. Undocumented in the instructions is a tab on the underside of each foot that can be positioned to make the figure more stable in certain poses.

:Takara's ''Binaltech'' Laserwave has quite a number of small but significant changes from the ''Alternators'' version. As usual with ''Binaltech'' releases, his car shell is partially constructed of [[die-cast]] metal rather than all-plastic, as well as having all the car body parts (including those made out of plastic) covered in a metal-flake paint. His passenger compartment has a hard-plastic steering wheel on the right-hand side of the car (as they are in Japan). He has [[Vacuum metallizing|vac-metal]] side-mirrors and "LWAVE" on his license plate (rather than Shockblast's "SHKWAV"). The "steering" mechanism uses a magnet assembly to connect the steering axle to the front wheels instead of the ''Alternators'' version's plastic insertion point. Plus it comes with a bonus large Decepticon [[insignia]] [[sticker]] that can be applied to a real car.

:Shockblast was later re-released as part of a Europe-only wave of ''Alternators'' toys in the same packaging style as the second North American ''Alternators'' assortment, the latter of which Shockblast was ''not'' re-released in. Despite Hasbro re-claiming the "Shockwave" name by then, this re-release still calls him "Shockblast".

:The original Meister version of the sculpt was also released in a ''Binaltech''-only red version ([[repurposing|repurposed]] into "[[Zoom-Zoom]]" by the [[Story of Binaltech|official ''Binaltech'' fiction]]) and was later retooled into ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Autorooper]]. The Mazdaspeed car parts, but with Meister's original head sculpt and left hand, were later used to make the ''Binaltech''-only [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#13|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Laserwave's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AltShockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Shockwavetitanium.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Cancelling me is illogical.]]
*'''Shockwave'''
:A 6" transforming Shockwave toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.
{{Canceledtoy}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not having my own Kre-O set is highly illogical.]]
* '''Megatron''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30688'''
**''Pieces'': '''310'''
**''Kreons'': [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Megatron]], Shockwave, [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]
**''Accessories'': gun hand
:Available in the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' kit, Shockwave is a one-eyed purple [[Kreon]] with a gun for a left hand. Interestingly, Kreon Shockwave's chest is orange, like [[#ActionMaster|Action Master Shockwave]], while the lines in the orange section harken to [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']] [[Shockblast]]'s chest design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy ShockwaveC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|He's easier to blind with science, what with the singular eye.]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Optics
**''Accessories'': flask
:This version of Shockwave has much more detailed, original-toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, plus his wrist-blaster is now clear-purple plastic. You can also replace the blaster with his clear-purple flask, which gives him a more "accurate" smaller blaster-hand.

: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.

:His inclusion in the set is somewhat more justified than other 85~86 characters who appear in it, as while the original Shockwave toy was released in 1985, the character made an early debut in 1984 in both comics and cartoon.

:(Also... voted "Best Optics"? Wow, guys, ''cruel''.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Class of 1984 Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Battle Changer, 2015)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

:Released as part of the second wave of Battle Changers, Shockwave is a massively built-up Kreon that transforms from robot to Cybertronic tank and back without removing any parts! The robot mode is based on that of Generation 1 Shockwave while the vehicle mode is based on that of [[Shockwave (WFC)|''Prime'' Shockwave]].

:All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This repurposing is very logical indeed.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Deluxe Class, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece laser cannon
{{note|The ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Shockwave (WFC)#Generations|Shockwave]] toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Shockwave.}}
:Part of the first wave of [[2012]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Shockwave transforms into a "Cybertronian mobile artillery" mode. The front center fuselage of the vehicle becomes a [[5 mm post|hand-held]] "laser cannon" that's modeled after the [[Sling Shock#Generations|Sling Shock]]. It can be stored on a 5mm port on his back, and undocumented in his [[instructions]], can replace his hands by folding either one of them in, revealing a socket on his wrist that a tab underneath his cannon can mount to. As another undocumented feature, the cannon actually consists of two pieces, with a large y-shaped barrel that can be removed, revealing the sculpted ends of a triple-barreled gun. The y-shaped barrel part can also be stored on Shockwave's back, forming some sort of [[jet pack|jet-pack]] exhaust.

:Shockwave features two examples of [[Kibble#faux-parts|faux-parts]]: The undersides of his heels resemble the front end of the y-shaped barrel part, effectively serving as an extension of the barrel in vehicle mode, whereas a fake replica of the top end of his head (including his signature "ear" panels) is sculpted on the top side of his vehicle mode (which ends up on the underside of his backpack in robot mode).

:The figure has a "dramatic reveal" feature, where pressing the chest into place causes the head to pop up. The clasp used to hold the spring-loaded piece in place is fairly strong, and requires a small amount of force to latch if the head isn't pressed down before moving the chest assembly. Depending on the individual quality of the figure, this can cause the latch to wear out, and the spring is strong enough that the head will push the whole assembly out of place in vehicle mode if not properly retracted. As such, care should be taken on this step of conversion.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed/retooled into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]] and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Timelines|Brimstone]].

:Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, ''Fall of Cybertron'' Shockwave was used in multiple Generation 1-based stories, with the Hasbro deco [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|appearing]] in IDW Publishing's ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series<ref>Shockwave's new body in "season 1" of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' is actually drawn according to his Aligned counterpart's [[:File:War for Cybertron Shockwave.jpg|appearance]] in the High Moon Studios video games as opposed to the toy, but all things considered, the toy is a good match.</ref> and the short comic "[[Starscream's New Power]]" and the TakaraTomy deco [[Brawl (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appearing]] in the ''[[Transformers: All Spark]]'' manga series and the ''[[Transformers Cloud]]'' stories.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GenShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Generations'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:ConstructBots Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You must build him in a logical way.]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Elite Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Shockwave transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian jet, in a design loosely based on [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|''War for Cybertron'']] [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]. He includes a blaster that covers his fist and resembles his original weapon. Also included are two parts that connect over the gun to mimic the original Shockwave's barrel cover.

:Most of his parts were used to make [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|ARE ALL CUTE.]]
*'''Shockwave''' ([[August 29]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-26'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Shockwave transforms from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Crown Athlete S21 to a cute little robot.

:Shockwave was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Arcee]].
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*'''Decepticons 3-Figure Set''' (2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-02'''

:During the second ''Q-Transformers'' series, the Shockwave toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Megatron]]. He is identical to the original ''Q-Transformers'' toy.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP29-Laserwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Fans are literally quaking in their boots at this figure.]]
* '''Destron Laserwave''' ([[March 26]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-29'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right fists, translucent right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), saluting right hand (opaque and translucent), "Laser Vulcan", stand, die-cast Megatron Gun accessory (Asia reissue)
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' "Destron Laserwave" is a painstakingly cartoon-accurate and toy-accurate figure, transforming into a large Cybertronian handgun and scaling with the rest of the Masterpiece line (since [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-9]]), standing slightly taller than the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 seeker mold]] and slightly shorter than [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|MP-13 Soundwave]]. Though this figure's light purple coloration was controversial in some parts of the [[fandom]], it is based directly off Shockwave's original [[character model|animation model]].

:Similarly to [[#Generation 1|his original toy]], Laserwave has two separate electronic light gimmicks (but no sounds!). Two LR44 batteries power the light in his left arm, which is activated by clicking a button on his forearm and causes his arm cannon to glow with purple light, pulsing in and out eight times after a single push. 2 AAA batteries power the light in the gun barrel, activated by—what else?—pulling his trigger; toggling a small switch on his abdomen determines if the gun barrel LED remains illuminated for as long as the trigger is held, or if it will automatically pulse in and out ten times. His eye lights up using [[light-piping]] from a large panel in the back of his head.

:He includes a left fist that can be swapped out for his arm cannon, to replicate his two-handed appearance from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", and an open "saluting" hand that can be swapped for his right fist based on the same scene from the same episode. Additionally, he includes translucent versions of his arm cannon and both right hands to match his original toy's appearance. The barrel of his gun mode ends up on his back in robot mode, in contrast to his original toy, for which it was attached as a separate piece (something that was also true for the cartoon, in which it usually flew in from off-screen when he transformed). To cover this change, he comes with a stand for his gun mode that folds up into a show-accurate backpack and clips over the barrel. To avoid the potential dry-rot and pliability issues of a rubber tube, the connector tube for Shockwave's gun arm is made of a thin spring-like metal.

:He comes with a mini version of himself in gun mode which he can wield (called a "Laser Vulcan" in the instructions), as seen in the episode "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]", and a sticker sheet allowing him to have either classic Decepticon logos or cartoon-styled ones (with smaller eyes and a three-pointed central crest).

:In Asian countries outside of Japan, he comes with a [[collector coin]]. The coin package is shaped after Shockwave's chest on the outside with the inside part being decorated after his target scope, and refers to the character as Destron Laserwave (a deviation from the other collector coins, which always used the western names even for characters who have different names in Japan). In Asia, the figure was later reissued and came with a die-cast Megatron gun accessory.

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[[File:MP-29+Defense-Officer-Laserwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dark purple is the new lavender. Deal with it.]]
*'''Destron Laserwave''' ([[November 24]], [[2018]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-29+'''
**''Accessories:'' Translucent left and right fists, opaque right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), opaque saluting right hand, "Laser Vulcan", stand
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-29+ "Destron Laserwave" is a [[redeco]] of MP-29 sporting a much darker shade of purple that's more in line with both the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]] and most of his animated appearances. It was [[exclusive]] to [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

:He features a new head sculpt with slightly different details and proportions from the earlier Masterpiece, most obvious in his eye now being smaller and a less greenish shade. The hose on his small gun accessory is now made of plastic instead of fabric.

:His forearms now feature tampographed Generation 1-cartoon styled Decepticon symbols, rather than the [[Sticker|decal]] options of the original ''Masterpiece'' figure. In addition, some of his dark purple is actually painted, as is the silver on the barrel of his gun mode. This means special care must be taken to avoid scratching the paint when clipping the backpack around the gun barrel in robot mode.

:This release is usually listed as "MP-29+ Defense Officer Laserwave" (防衛参謀レーザーウェーブ ''Bōei Sanbō Rēzāwēbu''), including in official media, but no changes were made regarding name formatting on the package between MP-29 and MP-29+.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:CWLegendsShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Shockwave regains his firearms license.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Legends Class, 2016)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends Class figures, "Decepticon Shockwave" transforms into a "cannon" that resembles his original laser gun mode! Homaging a scene from "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]", a 5 mm peg folds down from the bottom of the cannon to form a gun mode which ''Combiner Wars'' [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]] (or any other ''Combiner Wars''-style Combiner mode fist, or even his [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' figure]]) can wield, though a molded gun handle a few millimeters ahead of the 5 mm peg makes the connection incompatible with many figures. Shockwave's weight unfortunately prevents most figures from being able to actually hold him up without bringing said figure's arm or entire body down, even the combiners made specifically to hold him. The 5 mm peg/gun handle combo also plugs into either the back of Bruticus or on top of [[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]]'s vehicle mode, though the open space for Bruticus's head makes the latter attachment somewhat unstable. Shockwave only features a 5 mm-compatible right hand.

:Shockwave also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.

:This mold was later redecoed/retooled as [[BotCon 2016]] [[Reflector (G1)#Combiner Wars|Reflector]] and [[Flash Sentry#Toys|Flash Sentry]] and served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Movor#Beast Wars: Uprising|Movor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CW-toy Shockwave G2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, it's the ''barrel'' [[For safety reasons|you have to paint orange]], not the whole- oh, forget it.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Bruticus''' (Collection Pack, 2016)}}</ul>

: This version of the Legends Class Shockwave toy comes in a sorta-[[#ActionMaster|Action Master]]-based, sorta-''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''-inspired deco. Unfortunately, not only does he not come with the ''Generation 2'' Decepticon symbol, he actually has the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|live-action-movie]] version of the original symbol.

: This confusing Shockwave was only available as part of the ''Generation 2''-themed [[Bruticus (G1)#CombinerWarsG2|Bruticus]] boxed set, what with the made-to-be-held-by-Bruticus thing. This was the fourth of five different combiner "Collection Pack" box sets, which were "shared exclusives" sold by numerous online retailers... though many ultimately ended up at US discounters like Ross and TJ Maxx.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWG2Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars G2'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG24-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Legend-ary logic.]]
*'''Shockwave & Cancer''' ([[August 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG24'''
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Shockwave is a another redeco of his [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Legends Class figure]], transforming from robot to 5 mm-compatible cannon and now featuring a deco closely based on the Generation 1 cartoon (although his show-accurate purple is a slightly brighter hue). He is packaged with [[Cancer (G1)#Legends|Cancer]], a redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]]. As a ''Combiner Wars'' mold, Shockwave is not actually designed to interact with [[Titan Master]] figures, though Takara stock photographs and the instructions suggest rearranging his arms in cannon mode to form an awkward seat for Cancer. If you wish, you could pair him with ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Bruticus.

:Unusually for a ''Legends'' release, he's referred to by his English market name rather than "Laserwave", presumably for trademark and/or marketing reasons. [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|A later ''Legends'' story]] would note that in-universe, Laserwave had changed his name to "Shockwave". According to [[Shogo Hasui]], Shockwave was not originally intended to be released as part of the ''Legends'' lineup.<ref>https://twitter.com/Hasui_TF/status/769560271580979200</ref>

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2670.html Legends Shockwave & Cancer at Alfes's Blog]''
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===''Cyber Series''===
[[File:Cyber-Battalion-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Remember when I was the closest thing you had to a [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Overview|CHUG]] Shockwave?]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Cyber Battalion, 2018)
:Released in the third wave of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Shockwave transforms into a spaceship in a few easy steps. Unlike most figures in the Cyber Series, Shockwave is not based on any existing ''Transformers'' mold and has unique engineering. Additionally, he features a 5 mm-compatible fist and a well-articulated upper body, but lacks bicep swivels and knee articulation. His vehicle mode is loosely based on his original blaster mode but also takes some design cues from the [[#Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'']] and [[#Construct-Bots|''Construct-Bots'']] Shockwaves.

:In vehicle mode, the upper body does not connect solidly anywhere resulting in parts moving out of place in copies with loose hinge joints. This is somewhat harder to correct than many figures due to how small the joint is and how it is recessed into the chest. His plastic is also cast in two different shades of purple, which contrast strongly against one another.

:Amusingly, considering how easily he transforms between modes, his alt-mode is mistransformed in the stock photo. The robot mode Shockwave head rotates to an altered head in a different shade of purple for the vehicle mode.

:Debuting in Asian markets, this figure was later sold in the United States at Walgreens stores in 2018. Despite stock remaining plentiful for years to come, he was also re-issued in 2021, with stock remaining as late as 2023.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFCS-Leader-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2|A forewarned Shockwave is four-armed Shockwave.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S14'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-14'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 30]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''TARN'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "LV Duo-Pulse Radiograph" boots, 2 "LV Gamma-Disruptor Launcher" shoulder pads, backpack
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Leader Class figures, Shockwave is a heavily G1-inspired Voyager-sized robot that can assume a small Leader-sized super robot mode with ''four arms'' by combining with armor consisting of two shoulder pads, two platform boot pieces, and a backpack. These pieces are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. They can be placed in many configurations on his body—TakaraTomy's stock photos suggest adding the accessories as limb-mounted cannon emplacements—or combined into a hovercraft, an intended feature not mentioned in the instructions.

:Shockwave himself transforms into a spaceship resembling [[Sixshot (G1)#Titans Return|an upside-down laser gun]], which can be augmented using the armor. The bridge of the spaceship is sculpted to evoke Shockwave's head and features the same killer [[light-piping]] effect. If you're inclined, the spaceship (without the armor parts) ''can'' be displayed as such, though the "handle" on the spaceship bridge/legs is a bit too short for an adult hand to hold with.

:Like most ''Siege'' toys, Shockwave features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons (such as his cannon arm, now called the "LV-1 Thermal Range Neuron Beam") to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Shockwave also features the typical ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint, but only on his feet and shoulder pads. TakaraTomy's stock photography shows a non-final figure with two inconsistent shades of purple.

:Caution should be taken with Shockwave's rubber hose, as it's prone to stress and breaking, especially at the plug connection point. This seems to be due to it being slightly too short, causing a great deal of tension at the point where it attaches to Shockwave's body when he's in spaceship mode or has his arm extended. The plug itself and the corresponding "correct" ports on his forearm and bridge tower seem to be slightly larger than standard 5mm posts, suggesting the size difference may be intentional to deter connecting the hose in a way that would lead to damage. However, the difference isn't enough to entirely prevent the peg from being pushed in with a small amount of force. This has the added effect of making some of his ports too loose to hold accessories properly while others may be slightly too tight.

:Shockwave was released in both the first and last waves of the ''Siege'' toyline. The latter release unfortunately turned him into a massive shelfwarmer, particularly at Target stores, where he could still be found throughout the entirety of 2020 alongside the ''Earthrise'' toyline.
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===''Generations Selects''===
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[[File:Selects-WFC-Siege-Leader-Galactic-Man-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Definitely NOT just a monochrome 'shop of his regular stock photos, honest!]]
*'''Galactic Man Shockwave''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Series'': '''''War for Cybertron: Siege'''''
**''ID number'': '''WFC-GS03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "RS Duo-Pulse Radiographs," 2 "RS Gamma-Disruptor Launchers," backpack
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''Siege'', "Galactic Man Shockwave" is a redeco of the Leader Class figure above, homaging the colors of [[RadioShack]]'s [[:File:Galactic Man.png|"Galactic Man" toy]], down to the "Galactic Man" name across the upper chest. The accessories use black as opposed to the dark grey of the main figure. Unlike the ''Siege'' figure, Galactic Man Shockwave lacks battle-damage paint.

:It is ''incredibly'' likely that the "RS" in his weapons' names is a reference to RadioShack. Like, how could it not be?
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WarForCybertronCenturionDroneWeaponizerPack.jpeg|250px|thumb|Ironically, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] got a [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Shockwave Blaster]] before Shockwave did.]]
*'''Deluxe Centurion Drone''' (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, [[2020]])
:The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] includes a small non transforming accessory of Shockwave in his ray gun mode. The ray gun is molded in a solid gray plastic and is completely unpainted. Like all ''Siege'' weapons, the gun is compatible with all figures who have 5 mm ports.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:TF-Authentics-Alpha-Shockwave.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Alpha, [[2021]])
**''Accessories'': wing pack
:Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' Alpha figures, Shockwave is a Voyager-sized toy based on his heavily stylized [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'']] incarnation, which is in turn influenced by his [[Evergreen]] design. He transforms into a Cybertronian starfighter which greatly resembles and shares engineering with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Cyber Series Battalion]] figure from [[2018]]. He features a rubber hose connecting his gun arm to his abdomen. His wing pack is removable, though it doesn't need to be for his transformation.

:It seems plausible that the stock renders and instructions erroneously depict the toy upside down in vehicle mode, as the "bottom" of the jet mode appears to be a more coherent vehicle mode and features more paint applications.

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[[File:TF Authentics 2024 Amazon Decepticon Commander 3-Pack.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' ([[2024]])
:Released as an Amazon exclusive, the [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class Shockwave]] toy was reissued with no changes as part of an ''Authentics''-branded 3-pack with similarly unchanged versions of Warrior Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Soundwave]].

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[[File:TF Authentics Titan Changer Shockwave.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' ([[2025]])
:Released in the sixth wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changer toys, Shockwave transforms from an 11-inch tall robot to a starship in 6 simple steps.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Lord Megatron, it is only logical that I have the entire pizza to myself.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave''' (Core Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Radar dish/Energon shield <ref>https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/bios/jzsvkjlc</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class toys, Shockwave transforms from a smaller, mostly cartoon-accurate rendition of the character to a Cybertronian spaceship based directly on his ''Siege'' Leader Class figure, down to the shade of plastic used. However, to evoke Shockwave's G1 laser gun mode, the figure has a flip-out 5 mm peg on the underside of his alternate mode which both acts as landing gear and as a handle so he can be wielded by larger figures. Shockwave comes with a radar dish accessory, which can plug into his hand as an [[Energon]] shield or attach onto the top of his vehicle mode.

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Senator-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's only logical they use this mold again.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Humble Origins 2-Pack''' (2-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 wings
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

: Part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-[[exclusive]] ''Pre-Cybertronian War Collection'' subline, Senator Shockwave is a heavy retool of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Seeker (body-type)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Seeker]] mold to recreate his appearance in ''[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos]] [[Chaos Theory Part 2|Theory]]'' and [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|the]] ''[[Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Shadowplay]]'' [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|trilogy]]. His tendency to change paint jobs within the mini-series made things tricky for the designers to pick one color scheme, but they ultimately landed on his final [[Ultra Magnus (G1)| Ultra Magnus]] inspired motif. Since he never transformed in the comic books, his newly designed vehicle mode parts are based loosely on his jet [[kibble]] in the story, especially his forearm wings. These wings are on hinged 5mm posts, allowing them to be placed elsewhere on Shockwave if one desires.

: Senator Shockwave comes in a 2-Pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HumbleOrigins|Data Clerk Orion Pax.]] They were both revealed and went up for preorder on the [[May 16]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] Fanstream alongside the "Rise of Tyranny" 2-pack.

: Amazon mistakenly mixed up the product IDs for the Rise of Tyranny and Humble Origins two-packs; as a result, customers who pre-ordered this set were actually sent [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#RiseOfTyranny|Miner Megatron]] and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Legacy|Senator Ratbat]]. This was corrected a few days after the pre-orders started arriving; customers who purchase this set now will receive what they ordered.

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/ Designer commentary on Senator Shockwave from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cartoon accuracy? How ''dramatic'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Bridge''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2024
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as the first entry of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Shockwave is a redeco of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|mold]] in Generation 1 cartoon-accurate colors, sans the add-on armor, though he can still mount with it.

:Stock photos show Shockwave in a very dark purple, similar to his ''Siege'' toy. The final toy is a more accurate bright purple.

:Shockwave is packaged with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Laserbeak]], and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Megatron]]. Also included is a throne/command chair, a reuse of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]]'s throne, which was based on the command chair of the ''Nemesis'''s bridge to begin with.
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===''Generations Comic Edition''===
[[File:Generations_comic_editon_shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Your wallets are all dead.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Display Stand, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Comic Edition|Optimus Prime head]]
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]]<ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref> and [[Marcelo Matere]]<ref>[[May 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref> (packaging art), [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}</ref>}}<ref>[[March 28]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlrpW_ZFKvE Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 28, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Kelly Rose]], and [[Matt Ferguson]].</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]'' Shockwave is a redeco of his ''[[#War For Cybertron: Siege|War For Cybertron: Siege]]'' figure without the armor add-ons, and in a color scheme reflecting his appearances in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original ''Transformers'' comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The figure comes in gatefold packaging featuring art from "[[The New Order]]," and includes a display stand with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s severed head, based specifically on [[Herb Trimpe]]'s rendition. The head of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]] can be removed and replaced with this head for a new Marvel inspired look, though it can be a snug fit, so take a little care when installing. Also note that, as the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Earthrise'' head mold does not have the appropriate gap in the back, it cannot be used on the harness in place of the new head.

:When placed next to the rest of the ''Comic Edition'' assortment, the art on the side of the figures' boxes will form a small mural by [[Marcelo Matere]] of the characters brawling.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:Caramel shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Laserwave''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Shockwave was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
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===Decoy===
{{anchor|TakaraDecoy}}
[[File:Decoy shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Shockwave was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Shockwave was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Shockwave was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

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*'''Shockwave''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''51'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (51, in Shockwave's case). Like all Decepticon Decoys, Shockwave was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Decoy Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===Bust===
[[File:Shockwave bust.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Shockwave reminisces back to when he had two hands.]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Bust, 2003)
:In 2003, [[Hard Hero]] released a six-inch tall polystone bust of Shockwave, based upon his Generation 1 cartoon appearance. It was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.

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[[File:HardHero MetallicShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
* '''Shockwave Metallic Exclusive''' (Bust, 2003)
:Hard Hero's Shockwave was also released in shiny "metallic" coloration. This version was in even shorter supply, limited to only 500 copies.
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===Mini Statue===
[[File:Shockwaveministatue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Meet me in the bank... it's going down...]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Mini statue, 2005)
:Diamond Comics Distributors also released a small, six-inch polystone statue of Shockwave made by [[Palisades Toys]], based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of the character in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s Transformers comic books. An image of this statue made a cameo in the 2009 film ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', featuring in a newspaper that was sucked up by [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]].
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Shockwave-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
:Shockwave was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces, using a wide, powerful, spring-loaded "blaster" missile launcher attack. He was to be a 40-point Leader-class piece. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] "Celebration IV" convention, Shockwave was ultimately never released as the ''Attacktix'' toyline was put on ice.

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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Shockwave''' (unreleased)
:*''Accessories:'' Decepticon stand?
:The final ''[[Titanium Series]]'' catalogue listed a number of "Micro Figures" intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day. Among those listed was a 3" Robot Masters Shockwave... and that's all we know about it. Many of Shockwave's peers in ''Titanium Series'' were based on either their ''Generation 1'' or ''[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]'' designs, though in Shockwave's case there are only minor cosmetic differences between the two choices. A frugal option would have been a retool of the line's [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Jazz]] with a new head to represent [[#Alternators.2FBinaltech|''Alternators'' Shockblast]]. See, kids: the logical choice is not always the sensible one.

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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's logical ''and'' cute.]]
* '''Grimlock & Shockwave''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:The most adorablest Shockwave ever, ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Shockwave is a stumpy PVC figurine that combines toy and animation model details into a single package. He has limited articulation (neck and shoulder swivels only), but he's so cute it doesn't matter. He was available in a two-pack with a similarly lovable version of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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*'''Shockwave''' (Single-pack, 2008)
:In some countries outside of North America, Shockwave was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
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===Sota Toys===
*'''Transformers Chess Set''' (<s>2007</s>)
:Two identical Shockwave pieces were to be the Decepticon-side Rooks on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.
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===Boss Coffee===
*'''Laserwave''' (2008)
:A non-transforming PVC figure of Shockwave was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company's "Rainbow Mountain Blend" coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Shockwave features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Destron/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Boss Coffee Laserwave at TFU.info]''
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===Mini Bust===
[[File:Shockwave statue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|"Yeah, I had to sell the trigger and most of the handle to feed my family."]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Shockwave was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. Both his fist and "gun hand" are translucent to better match his toy incarnation.
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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Cute ''and'' frightening plus angry about my big head]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Mighty Mugg, 2009)
:Part of the third wave of [[Mighty Muggs]], Shockwave is a [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. As all Mighty Muggs are made from the same mold, he has a really weird-looking round head. His left arm, however, is [[retool]]ed to include his trademark gun hand.

:Shockwave was briefly believed to be canceled, but Hasbro revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 that his wave would be released. Along with the rest of his wave, Shockwave was eventually released as an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.
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===''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''===
[[File:ShockwaveHISS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"The [[Terrordrome]] will remain exactly as you leave it!"]]
*'''Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures & Energon''' ([[July 12]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Astroblaster, missile
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[H.I.S.S. tank]] in Shockwave's colours, including an adorable painted yellow "eye" on the nose of the cockpit. Shockwave's body can rotate independently from its chassis, which features sculpted faux treads with rolling wheels on the undersides. The body can also rock forward into an "elevated attack position". Shockwave is armed with two tilting Gatling cannons, one either side of his revolving tank turret; the turret features a spring launching missile, the same hole for which can also hold an included additional "Astroblaster" cannon piece designed to resemble the original Shockwave toy's gun barrel. Shockwave can seat a ''G.I. Joe'' figure in both the turret and his cockpit.

:The set also includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Destro]] and a "[[Battle Android Trooper#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Constructicon B.A.T.]]" with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro's many accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, along with three "[[Mini-Con]] [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]]s" – a.k.a. compatible micro-cassettes. The toy's press release identifies the tapes as [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ravage]], and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Ratbat]], but since all three sport the sculpted details of the original Laserbeak toy and are colored red, gold, and orange they visually appear to be Laserbeak and his redecos [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]] and [[Sundor]], respectively.

::*[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/shockwavehiss/ More information on Shockwave at YoJoe.com]
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===''Thrilling 30''===
*'''Shockwave''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #17'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Shockwave was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Shockwave figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Grimlock]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Shockwave''' (2014)
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*'''8" Shockwave''' (2014)
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Number'': '''7/12'''

:Part of the third assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Shockwave is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, firing his blaster-arm.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===Kidrobot===
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]
====Enamel Pin Series====
*'''Shockwave''' ([[November 3]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 20
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Shockwave inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]'s ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'', albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]]. The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.
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====Vinyl Mini Series====
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Shockwave mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Shockwave''' ([[November 14]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 24
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Shockwave receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Shockwave featured articulation in each shoulder. For whatever reason, he also featured two hands, which is not true of his comic appearance.
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===Bouncing Ball Heads===
[[File:BouncingBallHead Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|The lost Purple [[Bomberman]].]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2017)
:"Bouncing Ball Head" Shockwave is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. A Decepticon logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.

:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique purple color.

:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' product.
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===McDonald's===
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
:Released as part of the [[McDonald's]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this Shockwave is a [[super deformed]] toy. His [[gimmick]] consists of his little pop-out rocket boots. They are activated when you pull his arms forward.

:This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Shockwave (Movie)#McDonald's|Shockwave]] for the ''[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]'' promotion.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1DecepticonShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave, Cybertron Commander''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T14/T40'''
**''Stars: ''11
:'''Decepticon Shockwave, Cybertron Commander''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and is visually based on the version of the character seen in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' video games. This design was also used for [[Shockwave (G1)|G1 Shockwave]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' comic books.
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[[File:W3MajorShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Major Shockwave, Applied Sciences-Sciences''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T09/T48'''
**''Stars: ''14
:Major Shockwave, Applied Sciences-Sciences is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Shockwave toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Harvey Bunda]].
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===''Keshi Surprise''===
*'''Decepticons''' (2018)
:The ''[[Keshi Surprise]]'' series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Shockwave was available in red, orange, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.
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===''Metal Earth''===
[[File:Metal Earth Legends Shockwave.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Legends, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''MEM057'''
:''Metal Earth Legends'' Shockwave is a DIY 3D steel model kit in the shape of a super deformed version of the [[evergreen]] Shockwave design. The kit's difficulty rating is given as "moderate".
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===ReAction===
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2020)
:Released in the second wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Shockwave is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike most ''ReAction'' figures, Shockwave's right hand is a closed fist that cannot hold an accessory. Not that he comes with one.

:As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Shockwave comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Figural Bag Clip===
[[File:FiguralBagClip Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2020)
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi evergreen Shockwave.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.

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===Prime 1 Studio===
[[File:Prime-1-Studio-WFC-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cancelling a product based on his imminent defeat was the most logical choice.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (<s>2022</s>)
**''ID Number'': '''PMTF-05UT'''
:A statue based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#P1SWFC|Optimus Prime]]'s appearance in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon by [[Prime 1 Studio]]. The exclusive version includes a defeated Shockwave as part of the statue's base.

:This item was canceled due to the combination of rising production costs and insufficient preorders.

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===Eaglemoss===
[[File:EaglemossChess Shockwave.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|''The very concept of Chess... Are all dead.'']]
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well-detailed statue of Shockwave was slated to be one of the Knight pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021, and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Minimates''===
*'''Shockwave''' (Series 1, 2021)
**''Accessories'': stand
:Part of the first wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Shockwave is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card.
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===''Pop!''===
[[File:Funko Pop Shockwave G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''83'''
:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment and exclusive to both Funkon 2021 and Target, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Shockwave is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.

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*'''Shockwave''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
**''Rarity:''
***''Monochrome:'' '''Common'''
***''Static:'' '''Common'''
***''Glowing:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Chrome:'' '''Rare'''
***''Original:'' '''Epic'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Shockwave in the Funko style.
<center><gallery heights=200>
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SHOCKWAVE_MONOCHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SHOCKWAVE_STATIC.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_SHOCKWAVE_GLOW.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_SHOCKWAVE_PURPLECHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_SHOCKWAVE_ORIGINAL.gif|Yeah, that's not how his "eye" works...
</gallery></center>
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===''R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design]''===
{{anchor|RED}}
[[File:RED-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Logical they upgrade my Action Master, no?]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': Half-open silver hand, closed silver hand, half-open translucent purple hand, closed translucent purple hand, silver blaster, [[Fire Blast effect]]s (2), [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#REDshockwave|Megatron]] (pistol mode)
{{toydesigner|[[Yam]] (sculptor), [[Dan Khanna]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Concept art which I did for the Transformers team a few years back on the RED Walmart exclusive 6” Shockwqve figure. ( he’s been out for a while now, so I figure it’s okay to show off) I’ve worked on concept art turnarounds on quite a few Transformers statues and figurines in my time, but nothing beats working on concept art for a proper Transformers figure. Working on a heavy hitter like a Shockwave was a lot of fun as well. Props also to the fellas as Hasbro that made that gig possible. And of course, Marvel comics Shockwave rules. |link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C5qkwXgOVGx/|site=Instagram|name=Dan Khanna|year=2023|month=04|day=12}}</ref>}}
:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Transformers R.E.D.]]'' figures, Shockwave is a 6-inch tall non-transforming action figure based directly on his cartoon appearance. He includes 4 right hands that are interchangeable (two of which are a cartoon-accurate silver, and two of which are a toy-accurate translucent purple), 2 interchangeable blasters of different colors (the same as the fists), 2 purple blast effects (the same mold as found with R.E.D. Coronation Starscream), and [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]], in his pistol mode. Megatron is blast-effect compatible, and is able to be wielded by Shockwave.

:Like all ''R.E.D.'' figures, he is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the US and Canada, also available on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in limited quantities.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Shockwave is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===Icon Heroes===
*'''Shockwave X Starscream Retro Pin Set''' (2022)
:A hard enamel pin based on Shockwave's original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Starscream]] pin.

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===e-HOBBY===
====Rubber strap series====
[[File:E Hobby rubber keychain Shockwave.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Starscream & Soundwave & Laserwave Set''' ([[January]] [[2023]])

:Released as part of the first wave of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive series, this trio of rubber keychains depict super-deformed art of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and Shockwave.

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====''Transformers Character Card''====
[[File:Transformers Character Card Shockwave and Prowl.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Prowl & Laserwave Set''' ([[April 22]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''45 & 46'''

:Released as part of the seventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and "Laserwave" in their respective [[Action Master]] bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#46|Translation of Shockwave's Transformers Character Card]]''

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[[File:Transformers Character Card Unicron and Decepticons.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Destron Army and Unicron Set''' ([[December 28]], [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''99 & 100'''

:Released as part of the thirteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of the Generation 1 [[Decepticon]]s (as represented by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Shockwave, [[Stranglehold]], and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]]) and [[Unicron]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#99|Translation of the Decepticons' Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Flame Toys===
[[File:Flame-Toys-Furai-Model-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Assembling and painting me is the logical course of action]]
*'''Shockwave''' (September [[2023]])
**''Accessories:'' mini shockwave gun, 4 sets of alternative hands.

Released as part of the Furai Model line by [[Flame Toys]], "Shockwave" is an articulated, non-transforming, Voyager Class-sized Gunpla-style model kit, using parts made of hard ABS plastic and some polycaps. He comes with his gun modelled after himself, and a bunch of hands in various poses.

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===Blokees===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave Secret Figure''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
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==Notes==
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[[File:ToyCoAstroMagnum.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Humble origins, indeed.]]
*An early [[prototype]] of Action Master Shockwave depicted in various Hasbro [[catalog]]s and his own on-package [[Power Plans]] seems to be an entirely different sculpt with slightly different proportions and detailing, including a right hand sculpted in an open position. It also featured different colors, with a darker, more saturated shade of purple, the arm cannon and chest colored blue instead of orange, and Fistfight with his black and purple colors swapped.
*A silhouette of Action Master Shockwave's card art appears on the back of the [[1993]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] [[Star Brigade]]'' action figure cardbacks... as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]!
*Rather humorously, the circuit board and wiring for Shockwave's [[soundbox]] was rendered out in his package art thanks to it being clearly visible through his chest window. The ''Masterpiece'' mold references this by having four greebles stacked on top of each other where the electrolytic capacitors found on the board are located.

===Generation 1 toy history===
* Unlike the bulk of early Transformers that drew their molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'' toys, the original Shockwave toy was first produced by [[Japan]]ese toy company [[ToyCo]] in [[1983]] as the "4 Changeable Astro Magnum".<ref name="SWO">[http://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.com/2015/05/shockwave-toyco-variants-part-1.html Astro Magnum mold uses on Soundwave's Oblivion]</ref> The name "4 Changeable" refers to the fact that the toy was advertised as having four modes. Before you get excited, though, those other two modes are "Vulcan Base" (the gun mode with the legs separated and feet folded out) and "Gunborg" (gun mode, arms separated and splayed a bit, feet folded out). There's a reason you never noticed them before.
** Also in 1983, ToyCo licensed the Astro Magnum figure to Korean toy company [[Intecs]], who produced their own version of it named "4-Changeable Spark Man," changing the "Made in Japan" mark sculpted into its battery cover to "Made in Korea." For a long time, this figure was incorrectly believed to be a knock-off.
** In [[1984]], Hasbro licensed the figure not from ToyCo directly, but from ''Intecs'', to become part of the [[1985]] ''Transformers'' product line as Shockwave. Shockwave features the "Made in Korea" mark on his battery cover, and his packaging credits Intecs as the toy's manufacturer; before being named by [[Bob Budiansky]], the toy was even listed under its Korean name, "Spark Man," in a list of 1985 product included in an official internal briefing binder.<ref>[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/ron-friedman-auction-hasbro-briefing_15.html 1985 Hasbro briefing binder] - [[Jim Sorenson|Disciples of Boltax]] on Blogspot (Megaupload link in the blog is now defunct)</ref> As part of this deal, the toy's mold was altered to add a 1983-dated copyright stamp to the inside of its right lower leg, which was not present on Astro Magnum or Spark Man.<ref name="sparkman">[http://tfscraps.blogspot.com/2019/05/spark-man-forgotten-pre-transformer.html "Spark Man: the forgotten pre-Transformer"] at TF Scraps.</ref>
** The toy was also licensed to American electronics manufacturer Tandy, who sold it in [[RadioShack]] stores under the name "Galactic Man," at the same time as Shockwave was on shelves. Galactic Man also sports the 1983 copyright stamp added to the mold for Shockwave. Fans have often referred to this version of the toy with the humorous nickname "Shackwave."<ref name="SWO"/>
** The Astro Magnum mold also appears to have been licensed to a small company called Village Toys in the 1980s, where it showed up in their ''[http://counter-x.net/footnotes/convert-a-bots/index.html Convert-A-Bots]'' line under the name "N-4-SR" (…"Enforcer", get it?). There are at least two variants; one was dark grey, with purple highlights,<ref name="n4sr1">[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2009/04/convert-a-bot_shockwave_that_is_not_shockwave ''Convert-A-Bots'' N-4-SR, variant 1]</ref> the other pale green, also with purple highlights.<ref name="n4sr2">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NVirID3fc ''Convert-A-Bots'' N-4-SR, variant 2]</ref>
* At some undisclosed point afterwards, ToyCo shifted production again, this time to [[China]] where it was cheaper to make products, before they eventually lost the metal mold. The rights were later sold on to another company whose identity is unknown, meaning that any chances of an official Shockwave reissue by Hasbro or TakaraTomy are ''very'' slim.<ref>[https://tformers.com/transformers-astro-magnum-tracking-down-the-shockwave-mold/9709/news.html "Presently, the rights were transfered to the other companies and we do not think that there is a thing that can be resold by our own discretion as of now."] - Interview with ToyCo at Tokyo Toy Show in [[2008]].</ref>
* Shockwave was also released by ToyCo in Korea at the same time Hasbro released him elsewhere. The only difference between the Korean version and the Hasbro release is a large "ToyCo" sticker on the front of the box.
* Shockwave bears the distinction of receiving a number of high-quality knockoffs, all of which known retain the electronics and some even having odd ''{{w|Flash Gordon}}''-esque [[retool]]s. Knowing that the rights to the mold were sold on to a company (presumably) in China, it would partially explain the frequent use the mold still gets today.
** It is also ''entirely'' possible that the knockoff/counterfeit "reissue" Shockwaves sold in G1 toy packaging replicas on eBay and several Chinese websites are either produced or licensed out by the company who currently owns the rights to the mold, making them somewhat "semi-official" releases mold-wise, lacking only the permission for the trademarks and packaging design use from Hasbro. If you ever needed an excuse to buy an affordable, rubber-hose-still-intact Shockwave, complete with working electronics, to fill that void in your collection without hurting your inner purist, there's your loophole!
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Talk:Spock

2023-06-18T02:00:06Z

FortMax: /* Main Image */

==Main Image==
We need to get a different main image, as the current one isn't from anything relevant to Transformers. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] ([[User talk:FortMax|talk]]) 21:35, 17 June 2023 (EDT)
:It's from the episode Wheelie and Brains are watching in DOTM. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 21:38, 17 June 2023 (EDT)
::That's my point. It's not from DOTM. That's be like including a screen cap of a Doctor Who episode because Starscream picked up a broadcast in the Marvel UK comics.--[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] ([[User talk:FortMax|talk]]) 22:00, 17 June 2023 (EDT)

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2023-06-18T01:35:58Z

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Optimus Prime (G1)/toys

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FortMax: /* The Transformers */ removing note about the knees being used with Powered Convoy, because they aren't.

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 '''Optimus Prime''']] has received the largest number of toys for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character, a testament to the character's enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.

Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents—and in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime's ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys into a separate article which can be found '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]'''.

==''The Transformers''==
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]][[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just ''one'' Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1984, 1985, 1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: The original Optimus Prime toy started life as the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy, "Battle Convoy", created by a team of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] designers who came on board when the original designer fell behind. This team included [[Hiroyuki Obara]] (listed as the sole creator on the toy's patent) and famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. The toy transforms into two major components; the first component being a red and blue White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck partially composed of [[die-cast]] metal, and the second component being a large silver trailer of currently-undetermined model.

:The cab transforms into the [[robot mode]] of Optimus Prime himself, with the addition of a pair of removable blue fists that plug into his headlights. The fists themselves do not store anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime's opening chest compartment (originally designed to accommodate two ''Diaclone'' driver figures). Prime is armed with a black laser rifle that, due to design, he cannot hold straight. Due to his transformation, his articulation is relatively high for the era, mainly in the arms, which feature rotation at the shoulders, biceps, and wrists, along with elbow bends and a backward shoulder joint. He's also one of the few toys of the 1984 era to have knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but don't serve much purpose whatsoever.

:Prime's trailer opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three pegs that can accommodate Prime's laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories, and seating for two ''Diaclone'' drivers. As its central feature, the Combat Deck features a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm (featuring another cockpit for a ''Diaclone'' driver), which can also be extended through holes in the trailer's roof and front-end when it is closed. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller himself has seating for four ''Diaclone'' passengers, and features a port that can accommodate either Prime's rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard Autobot car, which can also be shot forward by the launcher.

:Optimus Prime was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured larger fists, a gun with a thick, round barrel, a slightly-differently shaped gas pump, grey rockets, a grey Roller, a grey launcher in his Combat Deck, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the ''Diaclone'' version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, his fists were slimmed down, the gun's barrel was pared down to a more slender form, the gas pump's shape was altered, the rockets and launcher were recast in black plastic, the metal plates were removed from the Combat Deck, and Roller's color was changed to a light blue. Along with Roller's color change, however, the Combat Deck's drone pod also became light blue, and a third running change soon followed that saw it restored to its original darker blue, and Roller changed along with it. These modified components would become the default accessories used by subsequent reissues of the Prime toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.

:The Japanese release of the figure also underwent the changes in weapon shapes, but never featured a silver Roller; instead, their original release of Prime featured a ''Diaclone''-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version of the mold. Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue.

:For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]'s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.<ref name="3mb" /> On top of that, the Italian release of "Commander" by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].

:Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in 'The Autobots Have A Special Mission For...' mail-away pamphlet and came with a special "Movie Edition Certificate" and a round sticker that read " Movie . Edition . Transformer" with the Autobot symbol in the middle. (This item is considered ''rare''.)

:Over twenty-plus years, there have been a ''bajillion'' releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Limited edition promotional variant, 1985)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:A limited edition of the Optimus Prime toy sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] was made available in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer. This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new "[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]" in 2007.

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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]
*'''Convoy vs. Megatron''' (Versus set, 1985)
**''ID number:'' '''VSX'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually released toy.

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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's not leaving! He's right behind you!]]
*'''Good Bye Convoy''' (Multipack, 1986)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows. It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar ''Diaclone'' "Powered Convoy DX" giftset that packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.

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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (1986)
**''ID number:'' '''C-69'''
**''Accessories:'' large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, 2 small robot fists (left & right), 2 large robot fists (left & right), 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{note|Ultra Magnus' inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' issue "[[The War Never Ends]]".}}
:Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

:The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.

:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Powermaster, 1988)
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head
:Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy's release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, Hi-Q, must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime's vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.

:Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.

:Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger "Super Optimus Prime" figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer's torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime's trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime's chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn't require the standard Prime toy's legs to be unlocked.

:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).

:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Nucleon Quest Super Convoy.

:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]
*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the "[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]", a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime's upper legs.

:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive "New Year" reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the ''[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]'' toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Original Optimus Prime''' (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro's European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]". Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually ''identified'' as a "Classics" figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity's sake.

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*'''Convoy''' (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers' 15th anniversary in the country. It featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.

:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed "[[Lucky Draw figure]]" (see below).

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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn't a clone.]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. ''Everything'' about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]
*'''Convoy Gold Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure's silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.

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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]
*'''Nucleon Quest Superconvoy''' {{sic}} (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-307X'''
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys ''R'' Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar '[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]' color schemes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Nucleon Quest Super Convoy at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad
:Labeled "2002 New Year Special", this Japanese-exclusive "Special Specification" (特別仕様 ''Tokubetsu Shiyō'') of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the "Goodbye Convoy" edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including ''both'' versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.

:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' "Battle in Space" 2-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...''AND'' MUNKY?]]]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.''' (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver." (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.
::*''[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for ''The Artist''.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK'''<ref>Or "Ver. Black Camo," in ''[[Transformers Generations 2012]]''.</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO'''<ref>Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads "01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO".</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, "Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

::*''[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]
*'''Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy''' (canceled)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right)
:Released as part of the "Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project" kickstarted by TakaraTomy and ''[[TV-Kun]]'', this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.

:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.

:Crowdfunding began on July 1st until August 31st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.

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===''Transform Jr''===
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[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's kid brother.]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.

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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]
*'''3 Heroes Set''' (multipack, 1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a "Hero" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]].

*'''5 Years of Leaders Set''' (multipack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer

:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw "5 Years of Leaders" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.
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===''Return of Convoy''===
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[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Star Convoy''' (Powered Master, 1991)
**''ID number:'' '''C-372'''
**''Accessories:'' laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:As the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized "Microcarrier". [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime's teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy's vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle.

:Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.

:Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the ''Transformer'' toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier's treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus's base mode, powering his moving elevator.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Star Convoy''' (reissue, 2005)
**''ID number:'' '''C-372'''
**''Accessories:'' laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps
:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals but most notably his "simulated head lights" and "wind shield panels" were stamp graphed on him, similarly, Hot Rod's were replaced with the same stamp graphing applications. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1993, 1994)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (light blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, sound and lights module
:The first ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy is a [[redeco]] of the original Generation 1 figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus's name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow "Autobot" [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg.

:''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories, as well as two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade]. Second, he comes with an electronic "sound and lights module" that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus's back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime's hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud "I am Optimus Prime!". The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg.

:How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since. As G2 Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the "Try Me!" feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1994)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''TRF-1'''
**''Accessories:'' gun, 2 rockets
:[[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the ''Generation 2'' line. He transforms into a Kenworth truck of unknown model which defies Optimus convention by being one continuous unit, rather than the traditional cab-and-trailer combo. Decals form the windows of a faux truck face to represent his chest, featuring both his name and what appears to be a [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|life support readout coming alive towards the end]]. In addition to a small gun, he is armed with a large missile launcher, which can fire a rubber-tipped rocket by means of a bellows which you slam your fist down on to produce a puff of air. The launcher is accessible in both modes, ending up mounted on his right forearm in robot mode; the bellows is attached via a rubber hose and cannot be disconnected, but stores on the figures's back when not in use, as do the rockets. A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).

:This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' (1995)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon", "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets
:Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name "Laser Rod Optimus Prime") transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words "Optimus Prime Octane" on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other "[[Laser Rod|Laser]]" toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab's roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.

:In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime's cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).

:Prime's trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively ''bristling'' with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a "ripple-fire" missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base's main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.

:This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], sans electronics. The following year, it was released by Hasbro as Black Convoy's [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]] counterpart, Scourge, with retooled discs that lacked the Autobot insignia and a blunted sword, again sans electronics. Following this, the next use of the mold was planned to be ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]], which ended up being canceled. The modified Scourge tooling was also used when Laser Prime was reissued by Takara in 2006 with a modified deco ([[#G2reissue|see below]]), and for the e-Hobby exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]] that accompanied the reissue's release, with electronics restored. In 2015, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Year of the Goat]]'' Optimus Prime, another repaint version, comes with partially transparent plastic torso.

:In addition to being the most popular Generation 2 figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular Transformers toy ''ever'', back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2toy gobot prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sweet ride, Prime]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories:'' gun
:A redeco of the ''Generation 2'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[Firecracker]], Optimus Prime transforms into a red Hot Wheels-sized Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. He is armed with a small red laser rifle. The plastic colors are a "solid" version of Firecracker's color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic.

:The Japanese release of this toy swapped out the orange plastic for neon yellow, and had a large tampograph on the car's hood that was shaped like a stylized letter 'T', with the Transformers logo in it. Going against the grain, this toy was released in Japan with the name "Optimus Prime" instead of "Convoy".

:In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant). The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] (who Prime ''really'' looks a lot like), and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spy Changer]] [[R.E.V.]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1995)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, 2 rockets

: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released.

:The packaged samples feature a "traditional" color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual ''red'' mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.

:Since much of the advertising for the ultimately unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the "Heroes" assortment, "Combat Heroes", Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of "Hero" Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as "Combat Heroes" compared to the original "Heroes" releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release's color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name "Hero" (rather than "Combat Hero") to Optimus Prime's name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.

:A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased ''Generation 2'' items.

::*''[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]
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*'''General Optimus Prime''' (Auto Roller, 1995)
**''Accessories:'' Four missiles
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

: "General" Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]] in green, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]'s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|"Sgt. Hound"]] Auto Roller. General Optimus Prime would have transformed into a dump truck, and would've had an [[autotransformation]] gimmick.

: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle Convoy''' (reissue, 2006)
**''ID number:'' '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:This reissue of the original ''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for ''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge, lacking the sculpted ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sported a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime's chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime's cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.

:This version of the mold was used to create the e-Hobby exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus, and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'' text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!
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==''Beast Wars''==
{{Note|Very early in the life of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline (before the debut of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}

*'''Optimus Primal vs Megatron!''' (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-6'''[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]
**''Accessories:'' Two swords
:The first ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a ''Beast Wars'' mini-comic.

:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that's just Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Two swords, four missiles, flail
: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped mace he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled missile launcher. On his back were two spring-loaded missile launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year ''Beast Wars'' toys, a battle mask/"[[mutant head]]" could be deployed over his robot head.

:Takara released the toy as part of their ''Beast Wars'' line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.

:Just like Optimus Primal's basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into ''Beast Wars Reborn''/''Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary'' versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from ''[[TV Magazine]]'', only ten awarded), red and gray (''TV Magazine'' again, but only ''one'' awarded), and blue-fur (a ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' design-contest prize, only five awarded).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that's not right...]]
*'''Amazon Showdown Special Version''' (1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-S1'''
**''Accessories:'' Two swords
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of "Megaligator"]], this redeco of "Convobat" takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first ''G-2'' Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus "C-ROM", as in "Cybertron", get it? Huh? And Megatron has the "D-ROM"? See what they did there?

:The toy's [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.

:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first ''Beast Wars'' commercial]], and a coloring game.

: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin's blog]''
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle, 2 missiles

: Available only at [[KB Toys]], ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It's easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism.
:For ''Machine Wars'' Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Like the other four large Machine Wars figures, no guide exists in the instructions to show how said stickers should be applied. Also not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside.

: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always "off the edge" of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.

: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, but the release was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q Robo''==
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:''[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]'' Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/02'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:This version of ''Choro-Q Robo'' Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2002/2012)
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a Toys"R"Us exclusive. It was ''mostly'' identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy's smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck's firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures' firing missiles. This release also had the trailer's launching feature removed.

:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the "Commemorative Series" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original ''Commemorative Series'' release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 ''Chronicle'' two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 ''Universe'' release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot's shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara's ''Encore'' version and Hasbro's ''Universe'' 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left & right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left & right)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}

:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys"R"Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai's partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form "Apex Armor". As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime's new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.

:The figure was re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the "Commemorative Series II" label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the "Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!" call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words "battle" and "super" being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named "Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor", but simply "Optimus Prime", with Apex Bomber's existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''ID Number:'' '''0'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]

:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]", which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime's fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other ''Transformers Collection'' reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime's rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''9'''

:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn't find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 01A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster

:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.

:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number "GTF-01B". It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Version)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:''Smallest Transforming'' Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave ("Wave 2.5"), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare "chase" figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (White)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF X-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the ''Smallest'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't you guys ever get along?]]
*'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (multipack, 2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''VSX'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 "VSX" giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.
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==''Mini Toy Shop Collection''==
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'Cause we got a li'l ol' convoy, rockin' through the night...]]
*'''Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''01'''

:At about 2/3 the size of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara's blindpacked ''[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]'' line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including ''Transformers'', ''[[Microman]]'', ''[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]'', ''[[Choro-Q]]'' and others. Both of Prime's modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. ''(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|''(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime'''/'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the ''Transformers'' brand. So successful was the figure that ''ToyFare'' magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for "Best Toy Ever".<ref>[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]</ref>

:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime's traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.

:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character's traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime's fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime's Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].

:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.

:Takara's version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to "complete" Prime's truck mode, Takara's release differed from Hasbro's by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked "battle damage" paint applications Hasbro included on the figure's shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.<ref>[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o's OTFCC 2004 notes]</ref>

:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a "Perfect Edition" (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-branded "[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]". The mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and "[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]", representing one of many drones built in Prime's image, rather than Prime himself.

:In ''[[Transformers History Collection]]'', a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for ''Masterpiece'' Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime's arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]
*'''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer

:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime's [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]", when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.

:The figure comes packaged in the standard ''Masterpiece'' Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It's not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold ''Masterpiece'' Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]''

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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]
*'''Convoy Perfect Edition''' ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:For this re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy's Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure's chest chips more easily than past editions.

:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro's 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.

:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.

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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]
*'''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4S'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe

:Released by TakaraTomy as part of a 2010 promotion honoring the "future era" of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the ''Masterpiece'' Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in <s>blacks and greys</s> ''very'' low-saturated reds and blues, representing ''his dead body'' from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''—but don't worry, kids, it's actually a "sleep mode", according to the figure's name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes "Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010" on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes "C1 - ####/2010" with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.

:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.

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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end ''some'' day...]]
*'''Convoy Last Production''' ([[March 26]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1L'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage

:"Convoy Last Production" was the final re-use of the ''Masterpiece'' toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words "LAST SHOT" in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy's back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro's "[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]" of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character's original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next ''Masterpiece'' toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would "soon be reborn".

:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and "MP-01L" on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader's head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier "Sleep Mode" release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.

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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}

:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a "perfect new model" on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent ''Masterpiece'' toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode's cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy's legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.)

:Many of the small features and electronics of the original ''Masterpiece'' mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy's trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy's right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller's seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy's trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy's gun or pull Convoy's trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy's weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.

:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.

:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the "Long Life Design" award which the ''Masterpiece'' line won that same year.<ref name="lldaward">[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]</ref> This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].

:''See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].''
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]
*'''MP Convoy (BAPE ver.)''' ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10A'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, MP Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. of the original G1 toy]], with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won't go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother's clone, if he even has a mother...]]
*'''Convoy Mode "Eva"''' (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]

:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the ''[[Transformers × Evangelion]]'' crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.

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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn't enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)''' (2015-11)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10R'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, MP Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. RED of the original G1 toy]], with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**Included with '''[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]'''

:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).

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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What's the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you're reading this, BAPE.]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)''' (2017)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10K'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK of the original G1 toy]], with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom's waiting for you.]]
*'''Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)''' ([[February 28]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-711'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine

:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy's shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.

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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]
*'''Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)''' ([[March 15]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10ASL'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]

:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand's 35th anniversary, the third ''Masterpiece'' Convoy is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market ''Transformers'' toy until ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]'s $575 price tag was announced.

:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck's base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]'s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character's original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen's clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.

:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head's rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer's removable undercarriage.

:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]".

:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).

:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary ''Masterpiece'' releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he'll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro's online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences' unfamiliarity with Japanese ''Transformers'' media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.

:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.
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*'''Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)''' ([[March 26]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10DC'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.
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*'''Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)''' (black plus vibrant teal)
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*'''Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)'''(light grey plus light gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)''' (black plus shocking green and gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)''' (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)

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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-57'''

:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of "Convoy", made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode.
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==''Robotmasters''==
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]
*'''G1 Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' "G1 Convoy" (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy's other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.

:G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure's "Convoy Gun" (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with ''Robotmasters'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.

:Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm shiny!]]
*'''G1 Convoy + DVD''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-10'''
**''Accessories:'' "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: This special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the ''Robotmasters'' cartoon, "[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm blacky!]]
*'''G1 Convoy Limited Black Version''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser

: Available only via mail-order through ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, the "Limited Black Version" of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black repaint]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Calamity Defenser" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally ''Shattered Glass'' Prime!]]
*'''G1 Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

:When ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children's coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. The winning entry was a... ''startling'' mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of "Crayola Convoy". As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on "Crayola Convoy" at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]''
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==''Universe'' (2003)==
[[File:SpychangerG1Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won't they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Spy Changer, 2004)

: ''Universe'' Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] [[Spy Changer]] toy. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing, with an overall deco making him resemble the original Optimus Prime. Like most Spychangers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: Originally a KB Toys exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably "budget" chains like Family Dollar, marked them as ''Universe'' product.

:This mold would later be redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of]] the live-action movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Welcome to The Past!"]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''67'''
**''Accessories:'' "Barrelroller" robot/"electromagnetic lift handle", "laser rifle"

: This ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup's 2005 reissue]] in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]''. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]".

: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release's gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector's Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.

: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion's best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]].

: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] ''[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]'' line, and also the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' "A Hero Is Born" double pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''
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==''Hybrid Style''==
*'''Convoy''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime is an ''insanely'' detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a ''Transformers'' figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we're being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.

:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime's shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime's accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime's interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster's ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime's chest. The Combat Deck's artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone's guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime's gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]", and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime's weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Purchase of a ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy.

:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|''Platinum Edition'']] line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]''

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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02B'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads

:Available exclusively through e-Hobby, this black and teal repaint of ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy features the traditional "[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]" color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the ''Generation 2'' toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure's regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first ''Generation 2'' issue]].

:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate ''Generation 2'' version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.

:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]
*'''Convoy Black Gold Version''' (November 25, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers

:Available ''only'' in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above.
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==''Alternators''/''Binaltech''==
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[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don't come with a creepy girl...]]
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''21'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-22'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.

:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure ''not'' as Prime, but as his ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' toyline (see below).

: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the ''Alternators'' line (''Binaltech'') in 2008. ''Binaltech'' Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all ''Binaltech'' figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.

:This sculpt was also used to create ''Alternators'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Convoy's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]
*'''Convoy X Melissa''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, "[[Surfblade]]" surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that ''Kiss Players'' Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the ''Alternators'' figure's bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime's traditional bumper.

:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his ''Alternators'' figure, Prime comes with the "Surfblade", a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the ''Kiss Players'' figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver's seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, "[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]]."

:This set was originally intended to be released under the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' line, as "Black Convoy meets Marissa", but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he ''is'' a car... in a car ''crash''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster]], display stand

:Released in the first wave of ''Titanium Series'' 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book "[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]". Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage.

:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.

:As a ''Titanium'' figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]
*'''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron''' (two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:This [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''Titanium'' two-pack includes the previously-released ''War Within'' Optimus Prime figure along with the ''War Within'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].

:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the ''Titanium'' "Cybertron Heroes" figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.

:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.

:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Henkei.21_Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#Age_of_Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the ''Classics'' toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.

:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]]
*'''The Ultimate Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: This ''Classics'' Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara's ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning "power punch" action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button "unlocks" the spinning mechanism; pull ''hard'' on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.

:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique ''Classics'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced "[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]" DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Bonus Value" version with two randomly selected members of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'']]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and ''again'' in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.

:This figure was later ''also'' made available without redeco as part of the "Leader for the Ages" two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'']] ("Special Edition", below), ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' ("Sons of Cybertron", below) and [[#United|United]] (below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand

: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his ''[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]'' figure. It replaces the original's metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.

:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia's crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro's in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: "Autobots, transform and roll out!", "I want you to make a special run to Autobot City," "Megatron must be stopped!", "All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck," and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.

:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy's ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' promotion, intended to be used with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the "Last Production" run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, ion blaster, trailer

:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara's 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.

:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime's differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure's fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' release of Prime a few years prior.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable ''yet stylish'' jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed ''Transformers'' products, ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' Convoy transforms into a ''shoe''. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime's feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he's wearing himself!

:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.

:This figure was, in fact, the ''only'' mold in the ''Sports Label'' line. It was redecoed into the "Marine Free" version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create ''Sports Label'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's secret Magnus cosplay.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version'''
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:A redeco of the first ''Sports Label'' Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck ''looks'' like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain't.
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime's rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro's subsequent 25th Anniversary release.

:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime's shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure's shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, ''Encore'' Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.
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==''Music Label''==
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[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn't you? I bet you don't even ''own'' an iPod...]]
*'''Convoy —playing iPod speaker—''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the "Marine Version" of Prime from the ''[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure's fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime's stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime's blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].

:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn't have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm gonna call you Peanut.]]
*'''Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Designated "Optimus Prime" rather than the traditional Japanese "Convoy", this figure is a redeco of the previous ''Music Label'' Convoy figure into the character's traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime's sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three "Optimus Prime" logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime's face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original ''Music Label'' Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.

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[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]
*'''{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the ''Music Label'' Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the "Love Dream Happiness" tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008" logo of the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box" boxset, which was released some months after he was.
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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line's ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of ''Transformers'', respectively. The movie Prime is designated "2007 Optimus Prime", while the ''Classics'' figure is dubbed "1984 Optimus Prime" (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).
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==''Diablock''==
*'''Diablock Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01''' ('''Mecha Builder Vol.03''')[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can ''rebuild him''. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand ''Diablock'' Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets. The ''Diablock'' figure, however, easily outstrips the ''Built to Rule!'' sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes ''without'' having to be partially disassembled and put back together first.

:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, ''Diablock'' Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime's face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy's yellow eyes.

:The figure's [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, ''Diablock'' Convoy's noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A "laser rifle" in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[March 13]], 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''C-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since ''Henkei!'' toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, ''Henkei'' Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.

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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy Clear Version''' ([[June 19]], 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:This redeco of ''Henkei'' Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname "Crystal Convoy" among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of ''Henkei'' Convoy's regular packaging.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]
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*'''Convoy''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.

:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.

::*''[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=12878&dispsize=600&start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]''

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*'''Convoy''' (<s>2008</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|"black" redeco]] of ''Henkei'' Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.<ref name="blackgentei1">[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=9553&dispsize=800&start=0 Gallery of the unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei'' black Convoy at TFormers.com.]</ref>

:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy's packaging, still named "Convoy" but now labeled as part of the ''Gentei! Gentei'' range of exclusives.<ref name="blackgentei2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei!'' black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.</ref> Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!

:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' line.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Series'': G1
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD

:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other "straight" reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro's assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively ''anemic'' in comparison with the original toy, this Prime's red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara's ''Encore'' release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.

:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|"More than Meets the Eye"]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the ''Transformers'' [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: "I am Optimus Prime!", "Autobot, transform and roll out!" and "Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.

:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys"R"Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)
**''ID Number:'' '''SE-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:"Special Edition" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue ''and'' black plastic. He came in special "book box" style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, display stand

: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]
*'''Convoy Ultimate Silver''' ([[February 26]], 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing ''Alternity'' fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[Primax 903.0 Beta]].

:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

:''Alternity'' Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed "Vibrant Red" (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create "[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy Super Black]]" (representing not Optimus Prime, but ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and ''Alternity'' [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].

*'''Convoy Vibrant Red''' (February 26, 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''

:"Vibrant Red" ''Alternity'' Convoy is a redeco of the "Ultimate Silver" figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
===Legends Class===
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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU'LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance. He features a [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. He is part of "[[Reveal the Shield]]", a subline that outfits all its toys with [[rubsign]]s, and in this case, it's located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.

:This figure was redecoed and retooled into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2012)
:*''Accessories:'' Sword (running change variant only)
:The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Optimus Prime sculpt in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "Dollar Store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]]. The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath's sword accessory.

:If one chooses, the Ion Blaster from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Core Class figure]] can be used on this toy.
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===Deluxe Class===
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[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sons of Cybertron''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Machine gun turret/rifle

:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, the "Sons of Cybertron" set includes a redeco of the 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' "Ultimate Battle" pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]). He comes packaged with a similarly translucent redeco of ''Classics'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Rodimus]].

:The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's simultaneously-available ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line's Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 "Autobot Alliance" event in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].

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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it [[Black repaint|painted]] [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], this Optimus Prime is an all-new Deluxe Class mold based on the original ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he's part of ''Reveal the Shield'' and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also ''very'' articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed ''and'' [[Swivel joint|hinged]].

: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.

: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: Due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate 5 mm posts, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually ''breaking'' on either location thus far.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and ''Timelines'' [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into ''Timelines/Shattered Glass'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]
*'''Masterpiece Optimus Prime''' (2012/2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Tranformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}
:The Hasbro [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer's interior. Roller is now blue.

:In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys"R"Us "Limited Edition" figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.

:Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under ''Generations'' co-branding.

:Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistranformed.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron ''is'' G1!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode''' ([[December 25]], 2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN-01'''
**''Accessories'': "Assault rifle"

: The first toy in TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic "armored truck". As has been TakaraTomy's won't of late, he now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].

: This mold was also used to make ''United'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won't retract. Now buy me.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (December 25, 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy's ''United'' toyline is another redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, ''United'' Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.

:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his ''Classics'' figure.

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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[March 26]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-22'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]" sword

:The third ''United'' Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro's 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline, itself an homage to Prime's ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|"Laser" form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro's orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original's sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the ''Generation 2'' original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than ''Generation 2'' ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release.
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn't be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There's like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] "evil Optimus Prime" guys in their ranks.]]
*'''Black Optimus Prime''' ([[June 16]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|''Prime'' Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|''Gentei! Gentei!'']] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.

:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime's [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 2)]''
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==''Chronicle''==
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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 & Movie Sōshireikan Set''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer

:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the ''Encore'' release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release).

:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in ''Dark of the Moon''. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.

:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime's robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro's then upcoming ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' reissue of the figure.
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===''EZ Collection''===
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleConvoyToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:A ''veeery'' slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prime replaces that figure's rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of "EZ Collection" blindpacked figures.
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*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:The '''Reveal the Shield''' Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the inclusion in the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces his blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.
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==''Kre-O''==
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime ''Kre-O'' toys.}}
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even ''thought'' about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]
*'''Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.

: We say "intended", because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it's wound up being made available in ''loads'' of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the ''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]'', and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children's comic, ''[[Doctor Who]] Adventures'' (but not the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you'll note!).

:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31143'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''

: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.

:This is one of the few ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "small" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6085'''
**''Pieces'': '''41'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His "normal" helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O Star Trek'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand

:Available only with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]'', Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon's gun. The transparent block which he can hold has "KREO" written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]
*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''43'''
**''Acessories'': Optimus rifle

:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.

:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys"R"Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the "Transformers Exhibition" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].

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[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to <s>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]</s> Succeed]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely To Succeed
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: This version of Optimus, part of the the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]

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*'''Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)''' (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]'s "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S" [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).

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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
*'''Brick Box''' (2016)
**''Set Number'': '''B2963'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus Rifle

: Released in the third wave of "Brick Box" sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to make whatever with.

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===Battle Changers===
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus' pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B0715'''
**''Pieces'': ''89''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Changers", this version of Optimus Prime is a ''severely'' built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.

: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.

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*'''Optimus Prime VS Megatron''' (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B1506'''
**''Pieces'': ''198''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, trailer
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is ''largely'' the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new "double harness" piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped "flag" part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there's the additional trailer, which doesn't have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely "connects" to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus's right leg.

:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.
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===Mini-Con Combiners===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster
:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:EZ-Collection-Gum-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, [[July 30]], [[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''1'''
:[[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|''EZ Collection Gum'']] Convoy is another redeco of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts, but this time omitting the sword. He is decoed once again in his ''Generation 2'' colors (see above), with the black legs, but uses metallic red plastic, and is coated in metallic red, blue (replacing his head's black), and black paint. As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Generations''==
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==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B003'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''410'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''850'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''370'''
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with "trailer", with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.

:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro's "[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day" 2012]], slightly altered by a "Toy Fair 2012" sticker applied to the cardback.

:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''920'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''450'''
***''Sword strength'': '''280'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime's repair bay.

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

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''835'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''505'''
***''Sword strength'': '''275'''
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in "trailer", which was omitted in the final product.

:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Battle for the Matrix" Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''330'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''315'''
***''Sword strength'': '''995'''
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, ''really'' good Sword stat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets
***''Fist strength'': '''820'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''405'''
***''Sword strength'': '''390'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy ''Generation 1''-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''370'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''945'''
***''Sword strength'': '''310'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Polar Assault Team" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher
***''Fist strength'': '''565'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''325'''
***''Sword strength'': '''725'''
:Available only with the ''Bot Shots'' Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Dragon Track" Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''BeCool''==
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Trailer (Optimus Prime)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B03'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Trailer" is practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' "Battle for the Matrix" Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters "Zzz..."

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original ''Bot Shots'' Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.

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[[File:BeCool-B12-Garbage-Truck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B12'''
:"Garbage Truck" is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the ''Bot Shots'' Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word "cleaning" in both English and Japanese.

:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.
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[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a "jimmy" and a White, I've been passing everything in sight]]
*'''Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS02'''
:This Trailer is identical to the original ''BeCool'' Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from ''Bot Shots'' redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.
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==''GT''==
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[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' ([[May 25]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''GT-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Impact Wrench Gun", [[Misaki]] race queen figure
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' "GT-R Prime" is a heavy retool of ''Alternity'' [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the ''Alternity'' toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the "Optimus Rifle" on the ''Transformers GT'' website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all ''GT'' toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.

:GT-R Prime's packaging points out that he can be fitted into ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime's trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.

:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other ''Transformers GT'' toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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==''FJ Cruiser × Transformers''==
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]
*'''FJ Optimus Prime''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' spare tire/axe
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle's spare tire. The vehicle mode's body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2013)
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version's gun.

:As with all Construct-Bots, Optimus Prime's rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.
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[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-OPvsM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron''' (Ultimate Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.

:Optimus' sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of ''Timelines'' [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist
:Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic "energy axe". His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]'s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of ''Hero Mashers'' [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, only molded to remove that toy's missile-launching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Mom said it's ''my'' turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]]."]]
*'''Electronic Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''22'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left & right winged "launchers", left & right armor boots
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic ''Hero Mashers Transformers'' toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is ''almost'' identical to the above "Battle Upgrade" toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version's finger-pointy one.

:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they're plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]'s gear, notably a very ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''-esque shield.

:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots' "knee" guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other ''Hero Mashers'' toys with much larger footprints.
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==''EZ Collection'' (2013)==
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[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I'm the one you actually want. Except that you're gonna import it.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG01'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Optimus Prime is ''yet'' another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.
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==''Bearbrick''==
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[July 17]], 2014)
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Transformers'' (campaign item)==
[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]].

:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a "Kids Walk" event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the "Transformers Celebration 2014" midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys"R"Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the "Transformers Expo" event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo's preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy (Jodai)''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], "Convoy (Jodai)"—''jodai'' (初代) meaning "first generation"—is a redeco of ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.

:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].
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==Optimus Prime Pen==
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]
*'''Transformers Optimus Prime Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.

:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].
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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)
**<s>''Accessories'': Sword</s>
:Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is ''almost'' identical to the ''Transformers'' release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large "CE" mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.

:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Optimus Prime's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the sword.

:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' in selected cinemas.
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, but replacing the name "Generations" with "Authentic Transformers". It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released ''again'', this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.
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==''Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q''==
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], 2014)
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines ''[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]'' and ''[[Choro-Q]]'', this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime's super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic ''Choro-Q'' chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app's controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
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[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world's smallest Optimus Prime!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[January 24]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-09'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|''Alternity'' Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just "Optimus". He comes with a code for unlocking "GTR Optimus Prime" as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:Optimus Prime was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)
**''ID numbers:'' '''QT-19''', '''QTF-04'''
:''Q-Transformers'' Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name "Convoy", in ''Mystery of Convoy Returns''. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

:Convoy was redecoed into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-M'''
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored "Kids' Walk" events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT E]]
*'''Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation''' (02/2015)
**''Accessories:'' Controller, memory card
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, "Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation" transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment and comes with two accessories, a memory card and a controller that splits in two and attaches to his lower arms to act as blasters.
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==''Timelines''==
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''General Optimus Prime''' (BotCon 2015 two-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope
:Available in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Generation 2" 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled ''Generation 2'' [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper & lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.

:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Timelines'' General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Unite Warriors''==
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like ''Unite Warriors'' [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip out head joint are now re-positioned to his side truck panels.

:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso's lower section. The stomach's deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they're somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs.
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==''Xiaomi / Transformers''==
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Power Bank''' (2017)
**''Accessories'' Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a ''working'' power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the ''Generation 2''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.
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==''au x Transformers''==
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]</ref> ''au x Transformers'' INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.

:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]</ref> For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.

:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]''
::*''[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
::*''[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]''
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[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. The figure also includes a display stand.

:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]''
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You know it's bad when they have to tell you it's authentic.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.

:Although more of a lucky coincidence than an undocumented feature, Optimus's truck mode can store a sitting [[Titan Master]] (and by extension, a [[Prime Master]]).
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In case you wanted a bigger turd.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Alpha, 2017)
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2019)
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous ''Authentics'' figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab's rear.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]
*'''Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]''' ([[May 26]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster
:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, "Convoy" is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]'s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the "''fūrinkazan''" kanji from Ryu's belt: 風林火山 ("as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain"). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have "cockpit" areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager class figures, he has built in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.

:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

:This two-pack was later brought to the west in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. It is currently unknown what differences there are between the two releases; the Hasbro versions likely have new manufacturing tampographs, at least.
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==''Golden Lagoon''==
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[July 29]], 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership.

:Part of TakaraTomy's 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the ''Golden Lagoon'' toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.

:This toy was used to represent '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]''' in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]'' comic.
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==''G-Shock × Transformers''==
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<big>'''''STAR PLATINUM!'''''</big>]]
*'''Master Optimus Prime''' ([[December 8]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a "Pedestal Prime Mode" that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Master Nemesis Prime]].

*'''Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]''' (December 8, 2018)
**''Accessories'': 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix

:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren't you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Sold at a ''Generations'' Leader-price point, ''[[Vintage G1]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys"R"Us.
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==35th Anniversary==
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': [[December]] [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the ''Vintage G1'' toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the ''Vintage G1'' release.

:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].
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==''Crossover Collection''==
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
* '''My Little Prime''' ([[2020]])
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between MLP and other properties including ''[[Ghostbusters]]'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.

::*''[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]''
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==Transformers Fan Book==
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)
**''Release Date'': July 2021
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the ''Transformers Fan Book'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.

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==Robosen Collector's Edition==
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn't your slightly older brother's [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable
:Robosen's Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between "toy" and "high-end showroom electronics." Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19"-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]].

:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. The truck's front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the "laser rifle's" LED; it's not really a laser, but it's bright. The instructions say don't look straight at it.

:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be "[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]]," but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say "transform." It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: "turn left" to turn left, "move right" to step to the right, or "hero" to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.

:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (''and hundreds!'') of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.

:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it's advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don't cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.

:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.

:In robot mode, Optimus' default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly "breathe" with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.

:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.

:None of the toy's motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. Luckily, gravity does allow truck mode to hold together without drooping, but even that will go skewgee if you lift it carelessly. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.

:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use.

:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle's LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.

:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but <s>transforming</s> converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don't activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you're sure you know what will happen.

:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent "Christmas" dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.

:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.

:Given this piece's fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can't protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime's knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a ''lack'' of traction.

:The sound effect for Prime's gun is of a distinctly "realistic" machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice</ref>

:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of ''[[Evergreen]]'' Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.

:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tessho Genda]] reprising his role.
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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
:A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, ''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.

:This toy was also released in a ''Rescue Bots Academy'' packaging with the ''Classic Heroes Team'' branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].
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==''LEGO''==
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[June 1]], [[2022]])
**''Set Number'': '''10302'''
**''Pieces'': '''1,508'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster]]", "[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]", "[[Energon cube]]", "[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]", [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}
:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO's ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Creator|Creator Expert]]'' subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro's ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets that preceded it, this ''LEGO'' Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking a bend at the knee.

:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his "Energon axe" (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink "Energon cube", the "Autobot Matrix of Leadership" (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck's trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we're talkin' about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs!

:To round things out, an ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector's Series|Ultimate Collector's Series]]''-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime's name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.

:Optimus Prime's [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the ''Transformers'' brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime's thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus' famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro's Transformers [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|"Autobots, ''convert'' and roll out!"]]

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]''
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==''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base''==
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Set'''
**''Release Date'': June 30, 2022
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]"
:This uniquely branded ''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]'s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver "Tenseg Base" which he can attach to, simulating a "floating" pose. Optimus Prime retains ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Kingdom'' Ultra Magnus's blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime's usual [[ion blaster]].

:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn't slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a "[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']]" figure, likely because the figure's box comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece'' branded sleeve.

:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in heroic Autobot red and the other in '''EVIL''' Decepticon purple. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.

:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of ''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]'s short-lived ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.
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==''Canon/Transformer''s==
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right to all of the delightful photographing beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime R5''' ([[2023]])
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership
:''[[Canon/Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.

:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.

:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]].
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==Notes==
===Before he became Optimus Prime===
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the ''[[Diaclone]]'' originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the "Freightliner" logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.<ref name="diaclonecatalogs">[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.</ref>
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with ''Diaclone'' sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called ''Truck'' (according to the pack-in catalog) or ''Diaclone'' (in the pack-in comic). It's possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called ''Camion Convoy'' as part of their ''[[Trasformer]]'' line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the "[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]" set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];
*Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;<ref name="mbtfs">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ "The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref> there are no less than ''three'' variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;<ref name="3mb">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ "The Three MB Optimus Primes"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref>
*After Hasbro's European division had changed the packaging from "MB" to "Hasbro", the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;<ref name="3mb"/>
*[[GiG]] released the toy as ''Commander'' as part of their ''Transformers'' line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;
*Hasbro reissued the "Original Autobot Leader" toy as part of their European ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line of reissues in [[1991]];
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]] in [[1993]];
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;
*Takara reissued the toy again as ''New Year Special'' version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called ''[[Pepsi Convoy]]''.
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named "[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]", as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the "[[Transformers Encore]]" line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 "Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers"] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.
*Hasbro released the ''25th Anniversary'' gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 ''Universe'' line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the ''Encore'' version as part of their ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the ''Chronicle'' version was available in a two-pack with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older ''Commemorative Series'' packaging.<ref name="25thcomm">[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 "Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime"] at Cybertron.ca.</ref>
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn't had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro's Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Overcompensating.]]
[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:

*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19880604&CC=JP&NR=S63132686A&KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]</ref> The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode's head was also integrated into the trailer's hitch... and lacked a faceplate.

[[File:EarlyPMPrime2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Blockhead.]]
*The second known version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p22, p106</ref> ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider "block head" and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.

[[File:EarlyPMPrime3.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|''Triple-Power-Headmaster Optimus Prime'' was just too damn long to put on the box.]]
*The third version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p106</ref> would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai's sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.

Powermaster Prime's animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version's head drawn on top.
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===Miscellaneous Primes===
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]
*''Return of Convoy'' catalogues reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy's evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]
*The pose used for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]'s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]'s package art.
*On a similar note, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]'s package art is merely edited from ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]'s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.
[[File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|left|thumb|125px|Wait...I'm sure this is from Finland. But why did [[Seymour Simmons|Simmons]] say...]]
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a print ad for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.<ref name="nokia">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ "20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad"]</ref> He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, ''most'' of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can't bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)
*''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative ''Classics'' line-up<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref> included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version ''with'' a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.<ref name="sage">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info"] (via [[Joe Kyde]]'s proxy "SAGE2764")</ref> Don Figueroa's [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the ''Classics'' line was even released at retail.<ref name="primecontrol">Leaked ''Classics'' Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]</ref> A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]'s staff in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]''.<ref name="ttinterview">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]</ref> It's unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.
{{--}}

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

[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Alternity Autobots]]
[[Category:Authentics]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Contest prizes]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:E-Hobby]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Go-Bots]]
[[Category:GT characters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Kiss Players Autobots]]
[[Category:Machine Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Music Label]]
[[Category:Powermasters]]
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]
[[Category:Return of Convoy Autobots]]
[[Category:Robotmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

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Template:Faceless

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Template:Comingsoontoy

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When applying this template to an entry with multiple items, such as a wave listing on a toyline page or a single toy with a yet-released variant in a different country, you can add a "note" to it, allowing you specify exactly what isn't out yet. Writing <tt><nowiki>{{comingsoontoy|Waves 3 and 4 not yet released}}</nowiki></tt> results in:

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When applying this template to an entry with multiple items, such as a wave listing on a toyline page or a single toy with a yet-released variant in a different country, you can add a "note" to it, allowing you specify exactly what isn't out yet. Writing <tt><nowiki>{{comingsoontoy|Waves 3 and 4 not yet released}}</nowiki></tt> results in:

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Please see [[Help:Coming soon]] for information about what pre-release info is kosher and what isn't.

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Template:Canceledtoy

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When applying this template to an entry with multiple items, such as a wave listing on a toyline page or a single toy with a yet-released variant in a different country, you can add a "note" to it, allowing you specify exactly what isn't out yet. Writing <tt><nowiki>{{comingsoontoy|Waves 3 and 4 not yet released}}</nowiki></tt> results in:

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When applying this template to an entry with multiple items, such as a wave listing on a toyline page or a single toy with a yet-released variant in a different country, you can add a "note" to it, allowing you specify exactly what isn't out yet. Writing <tt><nowiki>{{comingsoontoy|Waves 3 and 4 not yet released}}</nowiki></tt> results in:

{{comingsoontoy|Waves 3 and 4 not yet released}}

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Please see [[Help:Coming soon]] for information about what pre-release info is kosher and what isn't.

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Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series

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'''''Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series''''' (トランスフォーマービーストウォーズテレもちゃシリーズ) is the Japanese counterpart to the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' line. The ''Telemocha Series'' features old ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' molds [[redeco]]ed to be [[Show accuracy|show-accurate]].

All toys come with a DVD containing an episode (or two) of the first season of the ''Beast Wars'' show, along with a photo-montage short called a "[[Transformers: Beast Wars Diorama Story|Diorama Story]]" that was tied into a cross-promotion with the Japanese release of the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]]'s ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' line. These shorts depicted the figures interacting in a diorama, and together with a blurb on the ''Fast Action Battlers''' packaging, presented a scenario in which the Autobots and Decepticons of the movie universe were somehow transported across the dimensions into the midst of the Beast Wars.

"Telemocha" is a combination of the words "'''tele'''vision" ('''テレ'''ビジョン) and "o'''mocha'''" (お'''もちゃ'''), the Japanese word for "toy". "Teletoy", essentially.

==Toys==
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[July 15]], [[2007]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-01 Convoy]] with "[[Beast Wars (Part 2)|Beat the Destrons]]"}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-02 Megatron]] with "[[Equal Measures|Operation: Time Bomb Transfer]]"}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-03 Cheetus]] with "[[Chain of Command (BW)|Convoy Disappeared]]"}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-04 Waspeeter]] with "[[Power Surge (episode)|The Aerial Mountains Explode]]"}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-05 Dinobot]] with "[[The Probe|New Weapons of Terror!]]"}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-06 Blackwidow]] with "[[Gorilla Warfare|The Assassin Virus]]"}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Colada#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-07 Colada]] with "[[A Better Mousetrap|Goodbye, Rattle!?]]"}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Archadis#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-08 Archadis]] with "[[Dark Voyage|Around and Around the Jungle]]"}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[April 26]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-09 Rhinox]] with "[[The Web|Cheetus's Crisis]]"}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[May 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Wolfang (Predacon)#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-10 Wolfang]] with "[[Double Jeopardy|Kick of the Spider Woman]]"}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[June 28]])
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{{Bp-m1|[[Tigatron#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-11 Tigatron]] with "[[Fallen Comrades|Solitary Warrior Tigatron]]"}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Waspinatortelemocha.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|TM-04 Waspeeter]][[File:BW-toy Dragoyell.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|TM-PR Dragoyell]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[August 9]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|[[Gimlet#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-12 Gimlet]] with "[[The Spark|Falcon Warrior Airrazor]]"}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[September 20]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Motorarm (BW)#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|TM-13 Motorarm]] with "[[Possession|The Immortal Starscream]]"}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[October 25]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#TelemochaUltra|TM-SP DX Convoy]] with "[[Beast Wars (Part 1)|Super Lifeform Transformers Appear]]" and "[[Victory (episode)|Make a Dramatic Comeback, Destrons]]"}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#TelemochaUltra|TM-SP DX Megatron]] with "[[The Trigger, Part 1|Floating Island Death Match Part 1]]" and "[[The Trigger, Part 2|Floating Island Death Match Part 2]]"}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Raffle prize'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|TM-PR [[Dragoyell#Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Dragoyell]]}}
</ul>
|}

==Notes==
* While [[TakaraTomy]] reissued two of [[Tripledacus]]'s components, namely [[Gimlet]] and [[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]], as part of the ''Telemocha Series'', they omitted [[DJ (BW)|DJ]] from the line-up. Therefore, the only way to complete Tripledacus from the ''Telemocha'' releases would be by using an original DJ toy.
* At some point during the planning for the ''Telemocha Series'', the idea was tossed around to create some brand new toys for the line. Internal TakaraTomy documents include designs for a jellyfish, a {{w|manticore}}, and a {{w|triffid}}.

<gallery>
File:BWTelemocha jellyfish.jpg|Jellyfish, later characterized as [[Rage (BW)|Rage]]
File:BWTelemocha manticore.jpg|Manticore, later characterized as [[Manticon]]
File:BWTelemocha triffid.jpg|Triffid, later characterized as [[Flytrap]]
</gallery>

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[[Category:Beast Wars toylines|Telemocha Series]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Telemocha Series| ]]
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]

UchÅ« no Shihaisha - Devil Z

2021-10-10T17:34:35Z

FortMax: /* Original Japanese */

{{song
|title=Uchū no Shihaisha - Devil Z
|japanese=宇宙の支配者・デビルZ
|translation=Ruler of the Universe - Devil Z
|image=
|caption=
|series=[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce]]
|position=image song
|composer=[[Takamune Negishi]]
|lyrics=[[Machiko Ryū]]
|arrangement=[[Katsunori Ishida]]
|performer=[[Toshiya Igarashi]]
}}

{{TOCclear}}
==Lyrics==
{{note|The lyrics on this page have been translated more idiomatically than literally.}}
{|width=66%
|valign=top|
====Original Japanese====
Bad, bad, bad, 正義なんて 
Bad, bad, bad, 何になるんだ

この地球を攻めぬいて 
手に入れるのはデストロンだ

:宇宙の支配者デビルZ
:さからう奴はほろぼすだけ
:闇にそびえるデビルZ
:誰より強い破壊大帝

Bad, bad, bad, 弱い心 
Bad, bad, bad, 持つのは誰だ

どんな奴もかなわない 
悪の力を教えてやれ

:宇宙の支配者デビルZ
:サイバトロンをたたきつぶせ
:すべてあやつるデビルZ
:誰より強い破壊大帝

この地球を攻めぬいて 
手に入れるのはデストロンだ

:宇宙の支配者デビルZ
:さからう奴はほろぼすだけ
:闇にそびえるデビルZ
:誰より強い破壊大帝

|valign=top|

====Rōmaji transliteration====
Bad, bad, bad, seigi nante 
Bad, bad, bad, nani ni narunda

Kono chikyū wo zeme nuite 
Teni ireru no wa Destron da

:Uchū no shihaisha Devil Z
:Sakarau yatsu wa horobosuda ke
:Yami ni sobieru Devil Z
:Dare yori tsuyoi hakai taitei

Bad, bad, bad, yowai kokoro 
Bad, bad, bad, motsu no wa dare da

Donna yatsu mo kana wa nai 
Aku no chikara wo oshiete yare

:Uchū no shihaisha Devil Z
:Cybertron wo tataki tsubuse
:Subete a yatsuru Devil Z
:Dare yori tsuyoi hakai taitei

Kono chikyū wo zeme nuite 
Teni ireru no wa Destron da

:Uchū no shihaisha Devil Z
:Sakarau yatsu wa horobosuda ke
:Yami nisobieru Devil Z
:Dare yori tsuyoi hakai taitei

|valign=top|

===English translation===
Bad, bad, bad, justice doesn't exist, 
Bad, bad, bad, what is going on?

We shalt strike this Earth 
as the Decepticons arrive.

:Ruler of the Universe, Devil Z
:All who oppose him will be destroyed
:Rising in the shadows, Devil Z
:Far stronger than any Emperor of Destruction.

Bad, bad, bad, those with weak hearts 
Bad, bad, bad, who is that?

|}

==Album releases==
{{note|All releases listed feature the full version of the song, unless otherwise noted.}}
*1988 — ''[[Super-God Masterforce Hit Song Collection|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce — Hit Song Collection]]'' ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]])
*2004 — ''[[Transformers History of Music 1984-1990]]'' (Columbia Music Entertainment) — Full and karaoke versions.
*2007 — ''[[Transformers Song Universe]]'' (Columbia Music Entertainment)

==References==
*Original Japanese taken from [http://web.archive.org/web/20100426152724/http://otakebihonpo.cool.ne.jp/lib/robots/transformers/index.html Otakebihonpo].

{{musicstub}}
[[Category:Image songs]]

UchÅ« no Shihaisha - Devil Z

2021-10-10T17:30:55Z

FortMax: /* Original Japanese */

{{song
|title=Uchū no Shihaisha - Devil Z
|japanese=宇宙の支配者・デビルZ
|translation=Ruler of the Universe - Devil Z
|image=
|caption=
|series=[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce]]
|position=image song
|composer=[[Takamune Negishi]]
|lyrics=[[Machiko Ryū]]
|arrangement=[[Katsunori Ishida]]
|performer=[[Toshiya Igarashi]]
}}

{{TOCclear}}
==Lyrics==
{{note|The lyrics on this page have been translated more idiomatically than literally.}}
{|width=66%
|valign=top|
====Original Japanese====
Bad, bad, bad, 正義なんて 
Bad, bad, bad, 何になるんだ

:この地球を攻めぬいて
:手に入れるのはデストロンだ
:宇宙の支配者デビルZ
:さからう奴はほろぼすだけ
:闇にそびえるデビルZ
:誰より強い破壊大帝

Bad, bad, bad, 弱い心 
Bad, bad, bad, 持つのは誰だ

どんな奴もかなわない 
悪の力を教えてやれ

:宇宙の支配者デビルZ
:サイバトロンをたたきつぶせ
:すべてあやつるデビルZ
:誰より強い破壊大帝

この地球を攻めぬいて 
手に入れるのはデストロンだ

:宇宙の支配者デビルZ
:さからう奴はほろぼすだけ
:闇にそびえるデビルZ
:誰より強い破壊大帝

|valign=top|

====Rōmaji transliteration====
Bad, bad, bad, seigi nante 
Bad, bad, bad, nani ni narunda

Kono chikyū wo zeme nuite 
Teni ireru no wa Destron da

:Uchū no shihaisha Devil Z
:Sakarau yatsu wa horobosuda ke
:Yami ni sobieru Devil Z
:Dare yori tsuyoi hakai taitei

Bad, bad, bad, yowai kokoro 
Bad, bad, bad, motsu no wa dare da

Donna yatsu mo kana wa nai 
Aku no chikara wo oshiete yare

:Uchū no shihaisha Devil Z
:Cybertron wo tataki tsubuse
:Subete a yatsuru Devil Z
:Dare yori tsuyoi hakai taitei

Kono chikyū wo zeme nuite 
Teni ireru no wa Destron da

:Uchū no shihaisha Devil Z
:Sakarau yatsu wa horobosuda ke
:Yami nisobieru Devil Z
:Dare yori tsuyoi hakai taitei

|valign=top|

===English translation===
Bad, bad, bad, justice doesn't exist, 
Bad, bad, bad, what is going on?

We shalt strike this Earth 
as the Decepticons arrive.

:Ruler of the Universe, Devil Z
:All who oppose him will be destroyed
:Rising in the shadows, Devil Z
:Far stronger than any Emperor of Destruction.

Bad, bad, bad, those with weak hearts 
Bad, bad, bad, who is that?

|}

==Album releases==
{{note|All releases listed feature the full version of the song, unless otherwise noted.}}
*1988 — ''[[Super-God Masterforce Hit Song Collection|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce — Hit Song Collection]]'' ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]])
*2004 — ''[[Transformers History of Music 1984-1990]]'' (Columbia Music Entertainment) — Full and karaoke versions.
*2007 — ''[[Transformers Song Universe]]'' (Columbia Music Entertainment)

==References==
*Original Japanese taken from [http://web.archive.org/web/20100426152724/http://otakebihonpo.cool.ne.jp/lib/robots/transformers/index.html Otakebihonpo].

{{musicstub}}
[[Category:Image songs]]

Gold Plastic Syndrome

2021-03-13T18:31:00Z

FortMax: /* Generation 1 */

{{featured}}
[[File:Electrogoldplasticsyndrome.jpg|right|upright=2.5|thumb|Ouch.]]
'''Gold Plastic Syndrome''' (commonly shorthanded to '''GPS''') is fandom terminology used to describe the phenomenon of a toy's [[plastic]] decomposing and becoming brittle to the point of shattering or crumbling under minimal-stress conditions. In the most extreme cases, toys have been reported to spontaneously crumble to small bits without any applied force at all, even if they're fresh out of their [[Mint in sealed box|unopened package]].

This breakage is different from the relatively more common stress-fracture type of plastic breakage that can occur in some [[Toy|Transformers toys]]; while normal stress fractures are universally heralded by stress marks on the toy, GPS breakage doesn't have that sign; it simply crumbles to pieces. The condition takes its name from the gold plastics of late Generation 1 through to ''Beast Wars'' that have proved the most prone to this sort of breakage. Despite the name, Gold Plastic Syndrome has been known to affect other types of plastic—most of them noted for a pretty metallic swirl in the plastic; the reason it has the GPS moniker is because gold plastic was the first one observed to have this horrific phenomenon.

Thankfully, Gold Plastic Syndrome is generally unheard of in modern ''Transformers'' figures, with the last reported case being in [[2015]] with ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]].

==Etymology==
The term was coined in an [[alt.toys.transformers]] post made by user Sky Shadow in September 2002.<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b3d532961b2c2dc</ref> A post by [[Dave Edwards|Dave "Zobovor" Edwards]], meanwhile, made in June of the previous year,<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/6ed7e0f3586f37e4</ref> is the earliest identifiable acknowledgment of the widespread nature of the phenomenon within the Transformers fan community.

Completing the journey from fan term to official term, "Gold Plastic Syndrome" was used by Hasbro designer [[John Warden]] at the ''Transformers Generations'' panel at Comic-Con International 2015 to describe exactly what would not happen to ''Combiner Wars'' G2-style [[Slingshot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Quickslinger]].

==Notability==
GPS is widespread among toys made in the tail-end of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], typically the second year of [[Pretender]]s and even some European-market exclusives, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' and the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' series, but examples have surfaced from lines as recent as [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]], the ''[[Star Wars Transformers (2005)|Star Wars Transformers]]'' and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie]]. Transformers toys are not the only ones to suffer from this; there have been reports of ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Visionaries]]'' toys' gold plastics also crumbling seemingly of their own accord; even some ''Super Sentai'' and ''Power Rangers'' toys have been known to suffer. Probably the strangest is accounts of retro game collectors finding ''Majora's Mask'' cartridges shatter under minimal stress. Other retro robot toy collectors have referred to it as "Popy disease", after the metallic blue plastic favored by the company Popy that led to the demise of many a Dairugger / Vehicle Team Voltron.

The toys most likely to suffer from Gold Plastic Syndrome are those with gold or bronze plastic with a metallic swirl to it. There are other known cases with different colors of plastic—though usually there is a tell-tale swirl in the plastic.

===Cause===
[[File:SkyquakeGPSback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Gleargh]]
Because this is not exactly an area of scientific notability there aren't any full studies into Gold Plastic Syndrome that we know about. Basically, it is thought that certain plastics weren't mixed as well as others, possibly because of the metallic pigment or colouring, so they break down more quickly.

It's not much of a theory, really; think more a hypothesis. Here's a more detailed attempt:

{{bigquote|The problem likely arises, as with many composites, when the bonding between the polymer and the dye/particles breaks down. This could occur do to a natural chemical/phase change of the plastic, due to oxidation, for example, or by another mechanism, say the forces incurred by the toy being played with, or more likely, due to some combination thereof. In any case, when the bonds between the particles and the polymers break down, you would get small voids in the plastic structure. If this occurs frequently enough, the structure would become effectively porous (that is, it would be filled with lots of tiny voids/cracks where the polymers and particles have come apart). With even a slight amount of force, some of these cracks/voids could expand, even slightly, to the point where they intersect another void and join, making an even bigger crack. Once a critical crack length is reached, the sample fractures.

So effectively, the plastic becomes more brittle, and this would also explain it "crumbling" as well as cracking.}}
:-Aernaroth suggests a cause for GPS [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=57191&view=findpost&p=1174876 on the Allspark]

So what it amounts to is: "The plastic crumbles a'cause it ain't very good."

Hasbro have attributed it to "the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic", and have apparently reduced the amount in similar plastics of more recent vintage to prevent further occurrences.<ref name="hasbrogps">[http://www.transformerland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3481 Hasbro Transformersland.com Q&A, August 2009:] "When we used gold metallic plastic in the past we discovered, along with many of you, that it becomes brittle over time. As we became aware of this situation, we took the necessary steps to reduce the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic to eliminate this issue. Ultimately, this should no longer be an issue due to these corrective steps that we have taken."</ref> Later Hasbro said that they believe they've "alleviated the issues associated with the 'gold' plastic issue" through "trial and error." <ref>http://www.toyark.com/news/transformers-toy-news-2/hasbro-transformers-june-2010-qna-2867/</ref>

All in all, the actual causes of Gold Plastic Syndrome aren't a very big deal to Transformers fans—it's really pretty academic. Of more concern is the ''RESULTS'' (i.e., poor Electro crumbling to bits like an Oreo left in milk too long), and what to look out for. There's no certain cure here, no fix. If a toy has GPS, it '''will''' die... maybe. See below for a potential solution, at least a temporary one, to GPS.

Seibertron.com has reported that Ace Hardware's "Lub-E" product may prevent GPS breakage, having applied it to an Electro pre-photo-shoot. How true this is still needs some pretty extensive testing, as it may very well be a coincidence that ''that'' specific Electro did not break. Because [[#GPS misconceptions|as noted below]], which toys snap and when (and where) is not exactly consistent...

===The Symptoms===
[[File:GPSSkyquakescopeclose.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|Nooo!]]

Gold Plastic Syndrome usually has a few clear signs. Knowing how to tell the difference between Gold Plastic Syndrome and normal plastic breakage is very important for a Transformers fan who is collecting vintage toys. It's the difference between giving up on that toy completely (since if it has GPS, it's really ''really'' likely most other samples of the toy will as well) and buying a new copy.
*GPS usually takes place in metallic-coloured plastics, most notably gold plastic and bronze plastic.
*GPS breaks are NOT accompanied by stress fractures. There is usually NOT any visible wear before the breakage. This is really important. Plastic breaks. This is a reality of toy collecting, plastic gets old and it breaks. Gold plastic syndrome is breakage without warning.
*GPS breaks often leave a powdery residue and shards of plastic (though not always), the result of the plastic actually physically crumbling. Take a look at the picture of Skyquake's scope—okay, the bits of his scope—to the right. You can actually see some of the left-over shards of plastic. Keep in mind this picture was taken years after the break actually occurred—these are new shards of plastic which came off these pieces of scope during the process of moving the parts around for photography. Plastic should '''not''' be that brittle or delicate.
*GPS breakages don't need to involve any excess stress or force on a toy—simply handling a toy can cause the breakage. Looking at it funny sometimes does it. Spitting on it, maybe. Opening its box. ''Anything.'' If your toy breaks despite careful handling it's more likely to be GPS.
*GPS breaks often have rough, uneven edges with no stress lines around them. This is important—usually when plastic snaps it snaps cleanly (as is common with clear plastic), or it bends first (leaving a torn-off piece, or clear stresses around the break). If a break is uneven, with different colours and textures in it, yet there are no stress fractures around the wound, and especially if it leaves a powdery residue as well, it's almost certainly a GPS break. Take a look at the photo of Skyquake above for a good example of the ragged break. Okay... not good. What's the other word that's LIKE "good", but not actually good? Oh yeah. Horrifying. A HORRIFYING example.
*GPS plastics will sometimes feel brittle to the touch, sometimes making cracking noises as they're handled.

A really easy test to tell if you have GPS breakage is this—if a piece breaks off, try snapping it again. If it's normal plastic breakage, the broken piece should bend or bow instead of just snapping like dry wood; there should be some give in the plastic, even if it's a brittle, clear plastic—so you should be able to glue it back into place, or at least get a replacement part. On the other hand, if the broken piece snaps like your grandmother's ankles in a rugby match, then you've almost definitely got Gold Plastic Syndrome.

==GPS misconceptions==
'''ALL GOLD PLASTIC WILL DIE!'''
:Not true. It's only a specific composite of gold plastic only used during a specific era that will die, most prominently used from 1988 (second year Pretenders are notorious for it) and through to about the end of ''Beast Wars'' in 2000, although there are still a few rare cases of post-millennium figures with this issue up until 2007. As far as we know modern toys do not suffer from GPS due to a reduction in the amount of metallic flakes in similar, but more recent toys.<ref name="hasbrogps" /> Toys with flexible nylon-based gold plastics, such as [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Superbase Optimus Prime's]] elbows, are not susceptible to GPS supposedly because of the plastic's composition. Even on toys well known for GPS, some of their gold plastic is less prone to break. Gold plastic which is nice and thick is much less likely to snap than gold plastic which is thin. Gold plastic which is under constant stress—like that at a joint—is also more likely to break. That said, some really nice solid parts can shatter like eggshells if it's real GPS we're talkin' about.

:Furthermore, there are various examples of figures built between 1988 to 2007 molded in similar-looking gold or bronze swirly plastic that do not suffer from this issue, like [[Blaze Master]], [[Archadis]], [[San D-Go]] and perhaps most ironically, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Goldbug]]. Gold chrome, like that seen in [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|G2 Bumblebee]] and [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Transmetal Cheetor]], is also completely immune from GPS since it's merely painted rather than actually being gold plastic.

'''MY TOY BROKE, IT MUST BE GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!!!'''
:There are plenty of ways for plastic to break that aren't related to Gold Plastic Syndrome. Repeated stress on a plastic, dropping a toy, a toy with metal parts that damage the plastic parts, thin plastic, or simply the use of translucent plastic, which is more brittle. Just because a toy breaks doesn't mean it's Gold Plastic Syndrome. Look for the symptoms (listed above) and ask around before assuming that every single copy of this toy is destined to die a painful and horrible death.

'''ONLY GOLD PLASTIC GETS GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!'''
:Not ''quite'' true. Observations suggest that it should probably be called "Metallic Plastic Syndrome". It's those metallic plastics, most commonly the gold and bronze plastics used for almost ten years by Hasbro and Takara, from around 1989 to 1998. However, it's possible that any colour of plastic could be susceptible, given enough time. So keep a close eye on your Fire Convoy, kids; that pretty metallic swirl in his plastic isn't promising... maybe.

'''MY TOY IS DOOMED!'''
:Okay... not ''exactly'' a misconception. Your toy is ''probably'' doomed... but there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

:You see, the thickness of the plastic seems to affect GPS. Also, the amount of stress on it affects it. While some toys are known for breaking just by having their packages opened—guys like Randy, Roadblock and ''Generation 2'' Slingshot—others, like Skyquake and Pyro, can remain intact if they are handled with extreme care (and never ever transformed, of course) because the parts that are made of GPS plastics are large and thick and otherwise robust. GPS is an inconsistent process—eventually your toy '''will''' crumble, but there's no telling how long it will take. With delicate handling (read: almost none) you can maintain a GPS-afflicted toy in your collection for quite some time.

:Also remember that the evidence for Gold Plastic Syndrome is ''completely'' observational. There seems to be some evidence that different plastic batches were less affected, that some releases of the toys were less affected. You might luck out and get an Electro that never crumbles to dust, or you might be really unlucky and get multiple Electros, all of which break horribly. This page is a caution more than anything else. Know what you're getting into when you buy a toy known to be afflicted by GPS.

==Toys commonly associated with Gold Plastic Syndrome==
====Generation 1====
* '''[[Scorponok (G1)/toys#BlackZarak|BlackZarak]]''' is easily one of the most depressing cases due to his rarity and hefty aftermarket pricing. His golden feet and shield have to be under stress to function as intended, leading to cases of shattered toys fresh out of the box. Oh, and his pack-in partner [[Black Roritchi#Toys|Black Roritchi]] is almost ''entirely'' made of gold plastic. Good luck....

* [[Pretender Monster]]s '''[[Bristleback#Toys|Bristleback]]''' and '''[[Slog (G1)#Toys|Slog]]''' both suffer. Bristleback on his own isn't in ''too'' much danger, as he has a fairly minimal amount of moving parts. However, when combining with the other Monster Pretenders, sliding the Monstructor fist in place will usually be enough to create a large crack through his legs, sometimes even splitting them entirely. Watch out for his fist-holes as well, as the plastic is very thin around that area. Slog is notable because his gimmick requires another toy ([[Birdbrain#Toys|Birdbrain]]) to be inserted up inside his gold sections. His thin gold sides will crumble like a good fruit cake (just not as moist or delicious) if Birdbrain jostles around too much.

* Ultra Pretenders '''[[Roadblock (G1)#Toys|Roadblock]]''' and '''[[Skyhammer (G1)#Toys|Skyhammer]]''' are particularly notorious. Roadblock's innermost robot has three peg holes, two in the fists and one on his back, that are particularly susceptible to cracking and shattering, leaving many a Roadblock hand-less... or arm-less, as sometimes the posts attaching his arms to his torso will crumble around the pin keeping them in place. Meanwhile, the entire bottom of Skyhammer's large vehicle shell is made of gold plastic and it is '''''very''''' prone to breakage. Not to mention how much gold plastic is on his inner shell and his [[robot mode]].

* '''[[Killbison#Toys|Killbison]]''' is one of the comparatively few Takara-market-only toys of the era to have this problem. His arms and back (including the head) are metallic-gold plastic. Most of this plastic is fairly thick, giving it a fair amount of resilience, but his fists and the joint for [[Liokaiser#Toys|Liokaiser]]'s fold-out foot are thinner and run a higher risk of breakage.
[[File:GPSSkyquakescope.jpg|thumb|Well, ''crap''.]]

*The missile launchers shared by all six '''[[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]]''' toys are likely to self-destruct in two ways. Loading a missile when the toy is holding the launcher can cause the peg itself to give before the rather strong internal spring does. Additionally, launching a missile is a gamble. Either the plastic is able to bend enough to release the internal catch, or it isn't and snaps off.

*'''[[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]]''' is another toy notable for having a gimmick which makes the whole thing worse. Skyquake actually has two colours of metallic plastic on him: One is a dark bronze, the other a light bronze. It is the light bronze plastic that is most likely to break. Unfortunately, the light bronze plastic also forms Skyquake's scope. You're supposed to put a Predator jet's scope slide into that part of him. But the union is not pleasant for the one on the receiving end. Take a look at the picture to the right. These are the parts left of Skyquake's scope after another Predator tried to unite with him. Actually... that's not even all the parts, that's just all that could be found. This is a gimmick which should '''''never''''' be attempted by modern collectors. Never, ever, ever, ever. Simple transformation is also risky: the scope often won't withstand being swung around and latched into position (the plastic around the swivel-pins is particularly thin) or having his stabilizer fins leveraged inside it. The moving plate over the [[light-piping|light piping]] on the back of his head is that brittle light bronze too, but it it at least loose and thick enough to be low-risk.

*'''[[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]''', Skyquake's Autobot counterpart, has mildly less obnoxious GPS issues than Skyquake's, due to more judicious use of metallic plastics, but the toy's ankles are definite risks, as is the handgun peg if not handled with care. Removing the ratchet "catch" from the feet and sanding the handgun's peg a bit will also help by reducing the force put on those parts without noticeably altering to toy.

*'''[[Pyro (G1)#Toys|Pyro]]''' is a less extreme case, but but the sheer amount of gold plastic on his is cause for concern in many areas. Although these parts are ''mostly'' thick enough that he can safely be moved in either mode, there is a risk of him cracking in half at the waist during transformation. The elbow ratchets are also risky due the the constant spring stress. And of course, his rifle handle is prone to shearing off.
{{-}}

====Generation 2====
[[File:Electrobrokenknee.jpg|thumb|Oh, God, my knee! MY KNEEEEEEE!!]]
* There's a ''reason'' that '''[[Electro#Toys|Electro]]''' sits up at the top of this page. Poor guy just can't catch a break, it seems. Wait... actually, no. That's the ''entire problem''. The poor guy totally ''can'' catch a break. All the time. Because he is ''designed to die''. Basically ''anything'' on Electro's body is susceptible to shattering thanks to having many many thin joints made out of metallic gold plastic.

* '''[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slingshot]]''' is ''infamous'' for coming apart straight out of the package.<ref>http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b8b3dec846e5479?hl=en</ref> Worse, he's another toy whose gimmick will destroy him, like Skyquake. Slingshot's head is a post which is designed to plug into [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Silverbolt]] (or any other "Scramble City" style torso-bot) so that Slingshot can form an arm or a leg. If you're unlucky, you're going to end up with his head trapped inside a connector joint.

* The last thing you'd want from a rare unreleased figure, one that can easily cost past four digits on the incredibly scarce occasions where it might appear for sale, is for it to crumble into dust right before your eyes. Sadly enough, this might be a reality for the unreleased ''Generation 2'' '''[[First Aid (G1)#Generation 2|First Aid]]''', as his chest/combiner port and upper legs are entirely made out of the dreadful swirly gold plastic. Considering the historical value of this toy, as fewer than a dozen are estimated to exist, it is advised to never attempt combining it into Defensor, or (preferably) to never transform it in the first place.

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====Beast Wars====
[[File:Goldplasticgrimlock.jpg|thumb|A mighty Dinobot warrior... bested by his own crumbling joints.]]
[[File:Brownplasticsyndrome.jpg|thumb|The one part of Megatron's Movie Jazz cosplay he ''didn't'' want to recreate.]]

*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]]''' uses metallic gold plastic ball joints for his hips, which is not really a good thing. Common breakages include the insides of his legs (where his chest pegs into them in [[beast mode]]) and his mutant mask (which is very thin).

* The [[Magnaboss (BW)#Beast Wars|Magnaboss]] component '''[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]]''', despite having a ''dangerously'' large amount of metallic bronze plastic, is... actually fairly stable. The main breakage point is where his tail connects to his body. As well, [[Skywarp (BWII)#Beast Wars II|Skywarp]], his Japanese counterpart, is just as likely to suffer from this. That said, just... be careful, okay? Be careful.

* The Hasbro version of '''[[Megatron (BW)/toys#MegaTransmetal|Transmetal Megatron]]''' has a tendency to snap at the waist, the shoulders, the... well, anything that's made of that dark demi-metallic brown plastic. This is technically Brown Plastic Syndrome, but regardless of what you call it this toy may end in sadness. This breakage may be due to GPS, a [[design flaw]], or a combination of both; the Takara version's immunity to this issue (because its brown parts are black plastic instead) seems to suggest that GPS may have a role.

*'''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimal Optimus]]''' uses sparkly dark brown plastic for his wheels and turrets, which can suffer from GPS. The block that holds the batteries is the most likely to break, as the "soft" ratchet joint requires the affected plastic to bend.

* The [[Fuzor]] '''[[Torca (BW)#Toys|Torca]]'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s legs, hip armor panels, tail hinge and sides are all prone to Gold Plastic Syndrome.

* The [[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]] '''[[Soundwave (BW)#Toys|Soundwave]]''' has his ''entire fraggin' body'' is composed of gold plastic, so it's a crapshoot. The softer plastics are far less likely to crumble, but the places on his body where the sides hinge open as part of his transformation have a high risk of snapping.

* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]'' '''[[Galvatron (BWII)#Toys|Galvatron]]''' only has a few parts made of metallic gold plastic. Despite their relative thinness, the drill-halves are fairly resilient, but his golden dragon feet have a bit of a risk of breakage, given the amount of weight put upon them.

* ''Beast Wars II'' '''[[Bigmos#Toys|Bigmos]]''' has GPS problems that are bizarrely ''not'' his many many many metallic gold plastic parts; his ''turquoise''-colored plastic parts are the brittle ones, to the point of snapping right out of the package. Notable breakage points include the mosquito leg connectors snapping right off, tight hip/thigh swivels resulting in crumbling, and occasionally the robot feet can break due to being really thin pieces. Basically, be very gentle with anything molded in turquoise, be very gentle and take extra caution when twisting tight joints.

* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s '''[[Randy (BWN)#Toys|Randy]]''' is one of the ''legendary'' Gold Plastic Syndrome toys. Imagine, if you will, a toy with an entirely spring-loaded transformation... ''made entirely out of metallic gold plastic''. Ouch, right? The stress of staying in beast mode in package, the mode with the very compressed springs, is often enough to break the joints holding his beast-mode sides on before you even open the package. If you're lucky enough to have one still intact, keeping him in robot mode is the best way to ''keep'' him intact. For a while longer, at least.

* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' '''[[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Dinobot]]''' has ''two'' kinds of metallic swirled plastic, both of which seem to have hit their expiration dates around 2013. In other words, basically any part on him is highly fragile, although he's most likely to break at the neck, hips, and helmet. At this point, keeping the toy MISB is the best way to display him.

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====Beast Machines====
* '''[[Snarl (BM)#Toys|Snarl]]''' is an ''atrocious'' example of a victim to Gold Plastic Syndrome; it seems that the longer the figures are left in sealed packages, the more brittle they are upon opening said packages. All manner of extremities will simply snap off of Snarl's body, most easily among these being the ankles.

* '''[[Striker#Toys|Striker]]''' has an entirely gold plastic dinosaur shell which relies on ball joints to move and shift. He also has gold plastic pegs that tab into gold plastic slots. Transforming Striker could prove to be a suicide mission... for him.

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====Robots in Disguise (2001)====
*'''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Air Attack Optimus Primal]]''', the biggest toy in the line, has large expanses made of sparkly brown plastic, which, like with Optimal Optimus (see above), can be prone to shattering. This condition most often results in the feet breaking.

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====Universe (2003)====
*'''[[Megabolt#Toys|Megabolt]]''' has limbs cast primarily in gold plastic, which is ''not'' a good thing. Fracture points include his forearms, the holes that lock his arms in place in crawling head mode, lower legs near the knees, and his head. On top of this he has other design flaws that can lead to non-gold-plastic parts snapping off, so, good luck!

* Many combiner [[kibble]] parts to '''[[Micromaster]] [[Superion (Universe)#Toys|Superion]]''' suffer from GPS, particularly the peg that connects [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]] to Superion's torso piece.<ref name="tfwsuper">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/300674-warning-universe-micromaster-superion-suffers-gold-plastic-syndrome.html TFW2005 thread about Micromaster Superion suffering from Gold Plastic Syndrome, with multiple reports]</ref>

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====Unicron Trilogy====
* ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' '''[[Scorponok (Energon)#Energon|Scorponok]]''' has pale gold plastic used in several parts which seem to be prone, notably the (largely painted) front panels of the shoulders. The weight of the arms alone when in robot mode can be enough to cause the panels to break and tear in half.

* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' '''[[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Repugnus]]'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s robot mode "hands"/''Spinosaurus'' head are made of black-painted gold plastic. Insertion of his flail weapon into his hands can cause his thin jaw parts to break into pieces. His thigh covers are made of the same plastic, but due to their static position and lack of moving parts are very, very unlikely to break. There were several unaltered re-releases of the original figure up until 2010, making it not the last figure with GPS to be manufactured (see below) but technically the last one to be commercialized.

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====Star Wars: Transformers====
*'''[[General Grievous]]'''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> pelvis, arms and legs are all made out of gold plastic with many thin parts in the jointing, leaving them especially prone to breakage.

* '''[[Millennium Falcon]]/[[Han Solo]] & [[Chewbacca]]''' has problems with the metallic-brown plastic, especially the Chewbacca half, where his legs can lock up and ultimately snap off. His upper arms are also said to fall victim as well.<ref>http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=2481&size=0&start=101</ref>

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====Movie toys====
* '''[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Protoform Starscream]]''' has plastic hinges that connect the two small wings to his body which are especially brittle, because the plastic housing the joints is thin and gives way over time to a crumbly mess. The thumbs are also prone to breakage.

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====Other notable instances====
* The "[[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]]" version of ''[[Diaclone]]'' '''Powered Convoy''', the [[pre-Transformer]] version of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Notes|Ultra Magnus]], has this problem with its swirly ''blue'' plastic. Given the age and relative rarity of this toy, this is particularly troublesome for hardcore collectors.

* While not a Transformer, ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s '''[[Serpentor]]''' is also known to suffer from this problem, especially through his hips, given the groin-breakage-prone leg construction of the standard '80's ''G.I. Joe'' figure.

*''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' '''[[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]]''' is prone to breakage on the waist due to his swirly gunmetal plastic.

==Toys often mistaken for having GPS==
A number of toys have gold parts that easily break not due to the plastic used, but due to structural problems with the part designs themselves.

* The [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]] [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] '''[[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Scorponok's]]''' tail stinger, originally soft and bendy, tends to harden after a while and then becomes prone to breaking. While the stinger ''is'' made of a golden plastic, the cause for this problem appears to be the use of an inferior plasticizer rather than traditional Gold Plastic Syndrome.

* The massive ''Revenge of the Fallen'' '''[[Stratosphere#Toys|Stratosphere]]''' has gold plastic in his shoulders and thighs, and over time there have been reports of the figure breaking. However, the idea that it suffers from GPS seems to be misinformation (perpetuated in part [[citogenesis|by this very wiki]]): in reality, the commonly-reported breakages are the toy's lower knees and the hinges connecting the wings. Neither of these parts are the ones made of gold plastic!

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
At some point during the great war, a vaccine for Gold Plastic Syndrome was developed by [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] claimed to be the only licensee of the cure in the [[Nexus]] Cluster. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/03}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 185.0 Beta]], the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] weaponized Gold Plastic Syndrome and invented the [[Photodegradation|Photo Degradation Protocol]] in a failed attempt to fight off [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron's]] mindless hordes of [[Decepto-Pack]]-enhanced human slaves. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/04}}

===''Timelines''===
[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] contracted GPS during the war against the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. The disease prevented him from properly combining into [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Customization class G2 Ratchet bio}}

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjAUN5Ssj8 Demonstration of Gold Plastic Syndrome in effect at YouTube]

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Gold Plastic Syndrome

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[[File:Electrogoldplasticsyndrome.jpg|right|upright=2.5|thumb|Ouch.]]
'''Gold Plastic Syndrome''' (commonly shorthanded to '''GPS''') is fandom terminology used to describe the phenomenon of a toy's [[plastic]] decomposing and becoming brittle to the point of shattering or crumbling under minimal-stress conditions. In the most extreme cases, toys have been reported to spontaneously crumble to small bits without any applied force at all, even if they're fresh out of their [[Mint in sealed box|unopened package]].

This breakage is different from the relatively more common stress-fracture type of plastic breakage that can occur in some [[Toy|Transformers toys]]; while normal stress fractures are universally heralded by stress marks on the toy, GPS breakage doesn't have that sign; it simply crumbles to pieces. The condition takes its name from the gold plastics of late Generation 1 through to ''Beast Wars'' that have proved the most prone to this sort of breakage. Despite the name, Gold Plastic Syndrome has been known to affect other types of plastic—most of them noted for a pretty metallic swirl in the plastic; the reason it has the GPS moniker is because gold plastic was the first one observed to have this horrific phenomenon.

Thankfully, Gold Plastic Syndrome is generally unheard of in modern ''Transformers'' figures, with the last reported case being in [[2015]] with ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]].

==Etymology==
The term was coined in an [[alt.toys.transformers]] post made by user Sky Shadow in September 2002.<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b3d532961b2c2dc</ref> A post by [[Dave Edwards|Dave "Zobovor" Edwards]], meanwhile, made in June of the previous year,<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/6ed7e0f3586f37e4</ref> is the earliest identifiable acknowledgment of the widespread nature of the phenomenon within the Transformers fan community.

Completing the journey from fan term to official term, "Gold Plastic Syndrome" was used by Hasbro designer [[John Warden]] at the ''Transformers Generations'' panel at Comic-Con International 2015 to describe exactly what would not happen to ''Combiner Wars'' G2-style [[Slingshot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Quickslinger]].

==Notability==
GPS is widespread among toys made in the tail-end of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], typically the second year of [[Pretender]]s and even some European-market exclusives, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' and the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' series, but examples have surfaced from lines as recent as [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]], the ''[[Star Wars Transformers (2005)|Star Wars Transformers]]'' and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie]]. Transformers toys are not the only ones to suffer from this; there have been reports of ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Visionaries]]'' toys' gold plastics also crumbling seemingly of their own accord; even some ''Super Sentai'' and ''Power Rangers'' toys have been known to suffer. Probably the strangest is accounts of retro game collectors finding ''Majora's Mask'' cartridges shatter under minimal stress. Other retro robot toy collectors have referred to it as "Popy disease", after the metallic blue plastic favored by the company Popy that led to the demise of many a Dairugger / Vehicle Team Voltron.

The toys most likely to suffer from Gold Plastic Syndrome are those with gold or bronze plastic with a metallic swirl to it. There are other known cases with different colors of plastic—though usually there is a tell-tale swirl in the plastic.

===Cause===
[[File:SkyquakeGPSback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Gleargh]]
Because this is not exactly an area of scientific notability there aren't any full studies into Gold Plastic Syndrome that we know about. Basically, it is thought that certain plastics weren't mixed as well as others, possibly because of the metallic pigment or colouring, so they break down more quickly.

It's not much of a theory, really; think more a hypothesis. Here's a more detailed attempt:

{{bigquote|The problem likely arises, as with many composites, when the bonding between the polymer and the dye/particles breaks down. This could occur do to a natural chemical/phase change of the plastic, due to oxidation, for example, or by another mechanism, say the forces incurred by the toy being played with, or more likely, due to some combination thereof. In any case, when the bonds between the particles and the polymers break down, you would get small voids in the plastic structure. If this occurs frequently enough, the structure would become effectively porous (that is, it would be filled with lots of tiny voids/cracks where the polymers and particles have come apart). With even a slight amount of force, some of these cracks/voids could expand, even slightly, to the point where they intersect another void and join, making an even bigger crack. Once a critical crack length is reached, the sample fractures.

So effectively, the plastic becomes more brittle, and this would also explain it "crumbling" as well as cracking.}}
:-Aernaroth suggests a cause for GPS [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=57191&view=findpost&p=1174876 on the Allspark]

So what it amounts to is: "The plastic crumbles a'cause it ain't very good."

Hasbro have attributed it to "the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic", and have apparently reduced the amount in similar plastics of more recent vintage to prevent further occurrences.<ref name="hasbrogps">[http://www.transformerland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3481 Hasbro Transformersland.com Q&A, August 2009:] "When we used gold metallic plastic in the past we discovered, along with many of you, that it becomes brittle over time. As we became aware of this situation, we took the necessary steps to reduce the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic to eliminate this issue. Ultimately, this should no longer be an issue due to these corrective steps that we have taken."</ref> Later Hasbro said that they believe they've "alleviated the issues associated with the 'gold' plastic issue" through "trial and error." <ref>http://www.toyark.com/news/transformers-toy-news-2/hasbro-transformers-june-2010-qna-2867/</ref>

All in all, the actual causes of Gold Plastic Syndrome aren't a very big deal to Transformers fans—it's really pretty academic. Of more concern is the ''RESULTS'' (i.e., poor Electro crumbling to bits like an Oreo left in milk too long), and what to look out for. There's no certain cure here, no fix. If a toy has GPS, it '''will''' die... maybe. See below for a potential solution, at least a temporary one, to GPS.

Seibertron.com has reported that Ace Hardware's "Lub-E" product may prevent GPS breakage, having applied it to an Electro pre-photo-shoot. How true this is still needs some pretty extensive testing, as it may very well be a coincidence that ''that'' specific Electro did not break. Because [[#GPS misconceptions|as noted below]], which toys snap and when (and where) is not exactly consistent...

===The Symptoms===
[[File:GPSSkyquakescopeclose.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|Nooo!]]

Gold Plastic Syndrome usually has a few clear signs. Knowing how to tell the difference between Gold Plastic Syndrome and normal plastic breakage is very important for a Transformers fan who is collecting vintage toys. It's the difference between giving up on that toy completely (since if it has GPS, it's really ''really'' likely most other samples of the toy will as well) and buying a new copy.
*GPS usually takes place in metallic-coloured plastics, most notably gold plastic and bronze plastic.
*GPS breaks are NOT accompanied by stress fractures. There is usually NOT any visible wear before the breakage. This is really important. Plastic breaks. This is a reality of toy collecting, plastic gets old and it breaks. Gold plastic syndrome is breakage without warning.
*GPS breaks often leave a powdery residue and shards of plastic (though not always), the result of the plastic actually physically crumbling. Take a look at the picture of Skyquake's scope—okay, the bits of his scope—to the right. You can actually see some of the left-over shards of plastic. Keep in mind this picture was taken years after the break actually occurred—these are new shards of plastic which came off these pieces of scope during the process of moving the parts around for photography. Plastic should '''not''' be that brittle or delicate.
*GPS breakages don't need to involve any excess stress or force on a toy—simply handling a toy can cause the breakage. Looking at it funny sometimes does it. Spitting on it, maybe. Opening its box. ''Anything.'' If your toy breaks despite careful handling it's more likely to be GPS.
*GPS breaks often have rough, uneven edges with no stress lines around them. This is important—usually when plastic snaps it snaps cleanly (as is common with clear plastic), or it bends first (leaving a torn-off piece, or clear stresses around the break). If a break is uneven, with different colours and textures in it, yet there are no stress fractures around the wound, and especially if it leaves a powdery residue as well, it's almost certainly a GPS break. Take a look at the photo of Skyquake above for a good example of the ragged break. Okay... not good. What's the other word that's LIKE "good", but not actually good? Oh yeah. Horrifying. A HORRIFYING example.
*GPS plastics will sometimes feel brittle to the touch, sometimes making cracking noises as they're handled.

A really easy test to tell if you have GPS breakage is this—if a piece breaks off, try snapping it again. If it's normal plastic breakage, the broken piece should bend or bow instead of just snapping like dry wood; there should be some give in the plastic, even if it's a brittle, clear plastic—so you should be able to glue it back into place, or at least get a replacement part. On the other hand, if the broken piece snaps like your grandmother's ankles in a rugby match, then you've almost definitely got Gold Plastic Syndrome.

==GPS misconceptions==
'''ALL GOLD PLASTIC WILL DIE!'''
:Not true. It's only a specific composite of gold plastic only used during a specific era that will die, most prominently used from 1988 (second year Pretenders are notorious for it) and through to about the end of ''Beast Wars'' in 2000, although there are still a few rare cases of post-millennium figures with this issue up until 2007. As far as we know modern toys do not suffer from GPS due to a reduction in the amount of metallic flakes in similar, but more recent toys.<ref name="hasbrogps" /> Toys with flexible nylon-based gold plastics, such as [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Superbase Optimus Prime's]] elbows, are not susceptible to GPS supposedly because of the plastic's composition. Even on toys well known for GPS, some of their gold plastic is less prone to break. Gold plastic which is nice and thick is much less likely to snap than gold plastic which is thin. Gold plastic which is under constant stress—like that at a joint—is also more likely to break. That said, some really nice solid parts can shatter like eggshells if it's real GPS we're talkin' about.

:Furthermore, there are various examples of figures built between 1988 to 2007 molded in similar-looking gold or bronze swirly plastic that do not suffer from this issue, like [[Blaze Master]], [[Archadis]], [[San D-Go]] and perhaps most ironically, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Goldbug]]. Gold chrome, like that seen in [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|G2 Bumblebee]] and [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Transmetal Cheetor]], is also completely immune from GPS since it's merely painted rather than actually being gold plastic.

'''MY TOY BROKE, IT MUST BE GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!!!'''
:There are plenty of ways for plastic to break that aren't related to Gold Plastic Syndrome. Repeated stress on a plastic, dropping a toy, a toy with metal parts that damage the plastic parts, thin plastic, or simply the use of translucent plastic, which is more brittle. Just because a toy breaks doesn't mean it's Gold Plastic Syndrome. Look for the symptoms (listed above) and ask around before assuming that every single copy of this toy is destined to die a painful and horrible death.

'''ONLY GOLD PLASTIC GETS GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!'''
:Not ''quite'' true. Observations suggest that it should probably be called "Metallic Plastic Syndrome". It's those metallic plastics, most commonly the gold and bronze plastics used for almost ten years by Hasbro and Takara, from around 1989 to 1998. However, it's possible that any colour of plastic could be susceptible, given enough time. So keep a close eye on your Fire Convoy, kids; that pretty metallic swirl in his plastic isn't promising... maybe.

'''MY TOY IS DOOMED!'''
:Okay... not ''exactly'' a misconception. Your toy is ''probably'' doomed... but there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

:You see, the thickness of the plastic seems to affect GPS. Also, the amount of stress on it affects it. While some toys are known for breaking just by having their packages opened—guys like Randy, Roadblock and ''Generation 2'' Slingshot—others, like Skyquake and Pyro, can remain intact if they are handled with extreme care (and never ever transformed, of course) because the parts that are made of GPS plastics are large and thick and otherwise robust. GPS is an inconsistent process—eventually your toy '''will''' crumble, but there's no telling how long it will take. With delicate handling (read: almost none) you can maintain a GPS-afflicted toy in your collection for quite some time.

:Also remember that the evidence for Gold Plastic Syndrome is ''completely'' observational. There seems to be some evidence that different plastic batches were less affected, that some releases of the toys were less affected. You might luck out and get an Electro that never crumbles to dust, or you might be really unlucky and get multiple Electros, all of which break horribly. This page is a caution more than anything else. Know what you're getting into when you buy a toy known to be afflicted by GPS.

==Toys commonly associated with Gold Plastic Syndrome==
====Generation 1====
* '''[[Scorponok (G1)/toys#BlackZarak|BlackZarak]]''' is easily one of the most depressing cases due to his rarity and hefty aftermarket pricing. His golden feet and shield have to be under stress to function as intended, leading to cases of shattered toys fresh out of the box. Oh, and his pack-in partner [[Black Roritchi#Toys|Black Roritchi]] is almost ''entirely'' made of gold plastic. Good luck....

* [[Pretender Monster]]s '''[[Bristleback#Toys|Bristleback]]''' and '''[[Slog (G1)#Toys|Slog]]''' both suffer. Bristleback on his own isn't in ''too'' much danger, as he has a fairly minimal amount of moving parts. However, when combining with the other Monster Pretenders, sliding the Monstructor fist in place will usually be enough to create a large crack through his legs, sometimes even splitting them entirely. Watch out for his fist-holes as well, as the plastic is very thin around that area. Slog is notable because his gimmick requires another toy ([[Birdbrain#Toys|Birdbrain]]) to be inserted up inside his gold sections. His thin gold sides will crumble like a good fruit cake (just not as moist or delicious) if Birdbrain jostles around too much.

* Ultra Pretenders '''[[Roadblock (G1)#Toys|Roadblock]]''' and '''[[Skyhammer (G1)#Toys|Skyhammer]]''' are particularly notorious. Roadblock's innermost robot has three peg holes, two in the fists and one on his back, that are particularly susceptible to cracking and shattering, leaving many a Roadblock hand-less... or arm-less, as sometimes the posts attaching his arms to his torso will crumble around the pin keeping them in place. Meanwhile, the entire bottom of Skyhammer's large vehicle shell is made of gold plastic and it is '''''very''''' prone to breakage. Not to mention how much gold plastic is on his inner shell and his [[robot mode]].

* '''[[Killbison#Toys|Killbison]]''' is one of the comparatively few Takara-market-only toys of the era to have this problem. His arms and back (including the head) are metallic-gold plastic. Most of this plastic is fairly thick, giving it a fair amount of resilience, but his fists and the joint for [[Liokaiser#Toys|Liokaiser]]'s fold-out foot are thinner and run a higher risk of breakage.
[[File:GPSSkyquakescope.jpg|thumb|Well, ''crap''.]]

*'''[[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]]''' is another toy notable for having a gimmick which makes the whole thing worse. Skyquake actually has two colours of metallic plastic on him: One is a dark bronze, the other a light bronze. It is the light bronze plastic that is most likely to break. Unfortunately, the light bronze plastic also forms Skyquake's scope. You're supposed to put a Predator jet's scope slide into that part of him. But the union is not pleasant for the one on the receiving end. Take a look at the picture to the right. These are the parts left of Skyquake's scope after another Predator tried to unite with him. Actually... that's not even all the parts, that's just all that could be found. This is a gimmick which should '''''never''''' be attempted by modern collectors. Never, ever, ever, ever. Simple transformation is also risky: the scope often won't withstand being swung around and latched into position (the plastic around the swivel-pins is particularly thin) or having his stabilizer fins leveraged inside it. The moving plate over the [[light-piping|light piping]] on the back of his head is that brittle light bronze too, but it it at least loose and thick enough to be low-risk.

*'''[[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]''', Skyquake's Autobot counterpart, has mildly less obnoxious GPS issues than Skyquake's, due to more judicious use of metallic plastics, but the toy's ankles are definite risks, as is the handgun peg if not handled with care.

*'''[[Pyro (G1)#Toys|Pyro]]''' is a less extreme case, but but the sheer amount of gold plastic on his is cause for concern in many areas. Although these parts are ''mostly'' thick enough that he can safely be moved in either mode, there is a risk of him cracking in half at the waist during transformation. The elbow ratchets are also risky due the the constant spring stress. And of course, his rifle handle is prone to shearing off.
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====Generation 2====
[[File:Electrobrokenknee.jpg|thumb|Oh, God, my knee! MY KNEEEEEEE!!]]
* There's a ''reason'' that '''[[Electro#Toys|Electro]]''' sits up at the top of this page. Poor guy just can't catch a break, it seems. Wait... actually, no. That's the ''entire problem''. The poor guy totally ''can'' catch a break. All the time. Because he is ''designed to die''. Basically ''anything'' on Electro's body is susceptible to shattering thanks to having many many thin joints made out of metallic gold plastic.

* '''[[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slingshot]]''' is ''infamous'' for coming apart straight out of the package.<ref>http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b8b3dec846e5479?hl=en</ref> Worse, he's another toy whose gimmick will destroy him, like Skyquake. Slingshot's head is a post which is designed to plug into [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Silverbolt]] (or any other "Scramble City" style torso-bot) so that Slingshot can form an arm or a leg. If you're unlucky, you're going to end up with his head trapped inside a connector joint.

* The last thing you'd want from a rare unreleased figure, one that can easily cost past four digits on the incredibly scarce occasions where it might appear for sale, is for it to crumble into dust right before your eyes. Sadly enough, this might be a reality for the unreleased ''Generation 2'' '''[[First Aid (G1)#Generation 2|First Aid]]''', as his chest/combiner port and upper legs are entirely made out of the dreadful swirly gold plastic. Considering the historical value of this toy, as fewer than a dozen are estimated to exist, it is advised to never attempt combining it into Defensor, or (preferably) to never transform it in the first place.

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====Beast Wars====
[[File:Goldplasticgrimlock.jpg|thumb|A mighty Dinobot warrior... bested by his own crumbling joints.]]
[[File:Brownplasticsyndrome.jpg|thumb|The one part of Megatron's Movie Jazz cosplay he ''didn't'' want to recreate.]]

*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]]''' uses metallic gold plastic ball joints for his hips, which is not really a good thing. Common breakages include the insides of his legs (where his chest pegs into them in [[beast mode]]) and his mutant mask (which is very thin).

* The [[Magnaboss (BW)#Beast Wars|Magnaboss]] component '''[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]]''', despite having a ''dangerously'' large amount of metallic bronze plastic, is... actually fairly stable. The main breakage point is where his tail connects to his body. As well, [[Skywarp (BWII)#Beast Wars II|Skywarp]], his Japanese counterpart, is just as likely to suffer from this. That said, just... be careful, okay? Be careful.

* The Hasbro version of '''[[Megatron (BW)/toys#MegaTransmetal|Transmetal Megatron]]''' has a tendency to snap at the waist, the shoulders, the... well, anything that's made of that dark demi-metallic brown plastic. This is technically Brown Plastic Syndrome, but regardless of what you call it this toy may end in sadness. This breakage may be due to GPS, a [[design flaw]], or a combination of both; the Takara version's immunity to this issue (because its brown parts are black plastic instead) seems to suggest that GPS may have a role.

*'''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimal Optimus]]''' uses sparkly dark brown plastic for his wheels and turrets, which can suffer from GPS. The block that holds the batteries is the most likely to break, as the "soft" ratchet joint requires the affected plastic to bend.

* The [[Fuzor]] '''[[Torca (BW)#Toys|Torca]]'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s legs, hip armor panels, tail hinge and sides are all prone to Gold Plastic Syndrome.

* The [[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]] '''[[Soundwave (BW)#Toys|Soundwave]]''' has his ''entire fraggin' body'' is composed of gold plastic, so it's a crapshoot. The softer plastics are far less likely to crumble, but the places on his body where the sides hinge open as part of his transformation have a high risk of snapping.

* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]'' '''[[Galvatron (BWII)#Toys|Galvatron]]''' only has a few parts made of metallic gold plastic. Despite their relative thinness, the drill-halves are fairly resilient, but his golden dragon feet have a bit of a risk of breakage, given the amount of weight put upon them.

* ''Beast Wars II'' '''[[Bigmos#Toys|Bigmos]]''' has GPS problems that are bizarrely ''not'' his many many many metallic gold plastic parts; his ''turquoise''-colored plastic parts are the brittle ones, to the point of snapping right out of the package. Notable breakage points include the mosquito leg connectors snapping right off, tight hip/thigh swivels resulting in crumbling, and occasionally the robot feet can break due to being really thin pieces. Basically, be very gentle with anything molded in turquoise, be very gentle and take extra caution when twisting tight joints.

* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s '''[[Randy (BWN)#Toys|Randy]]''' is one of the ''legendary'' Gold Plastic Syndrome toys. Imagine, if you will, a toy with an entirely spring-loaded transformation... ''made entirely out of metallic gold plastic''. Ouch, right? The stress of staying in beast mode in package, the mode with the very compressed springs, is often enough to break the joints holding his beast-mode sides on before you even open the package. If you're lucky enough to have one still intact, keeping him in robot mode is the best way to ''keep'' him intact. For a while longer, at least.

* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' '''[[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Dinobot]]''' has ''two'' kinds of metallic swirled plastic, both of which seem to have hit their expiration dates around 2013. In other words, basically any part on him is highly fragile, although he's most likely to break at the neck, hips, and helmet. At this point, keeping the toy MISB is the best way to display him.

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====Beast Machines====
* '''[[Snarl (BM)#Toys|Snarl]]''' is an ''atrocious'' example of a victim to Gold Plastic Syndrome; it seems that the longer the figures are left in sealed packages, the more brittle they are upon opening said packages. All manner of extremities will simply snap off of Snarl's body, most easily among these being the ankles.

* '''[[Striker#Toys|Striker]]''' has an entirely gold plastic dinosaur shell which relies on ball joints to move and shift. He also has gold plastic pegs that tab into gold plastic slots. Transforming Striker could prove to be a suicide mission... for him.

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====Robots in Disguise (2001)====
*'''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Air Attack Optimus Primal]]''', the biggest toy in the line, has large expanses made of sparkly brown plastic, which, like with Optimal Optimus (see above), can be prone to shattering. This condition most often results in the feet breaking.

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====Universe (2003)====
*'''[[Megabolt#Toys|Megabolt]]''' has limbs cast primarily in gold plastic, which is ''not'' a good thing. Fracture points include his forearms, the holes that lock his arms in place in crawling head mode, lower legs near the knees, and his head. On top of this he has other design flaws that can lead to non-gold-plastic parts snapping off, so, good luck!

* Many combiner [[kibble]] parts to '''[[Micromaster]] [[Superion (Universe)#Toys|Superion]]''' suffer from GPS, particularly the peg that connects [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]] to Superion's torso piece.<ref name="tfwsuper">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/300674-warning-universe-micromaster-superion-suffers-gold-plastic-syndrome.html TFW2005 thread about Micromaster Superion suffering from Gold Plastic Syndrome, with multiple reports]</ref>

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====Unicron Trilogy====
* ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' '''[[Scorponok (Energon)#Energon|Scorponok]]''' has pale gold plastic used in several parts which seem to be prone, notably the (largely painted) front panels of the shoulders. The weight of the arms alone when in robot mode can be enough to cause the panels to break and tear in half.

* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' '''[[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Repugnus]]'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s robot mode "hands"/''Spinosaurus'' head are made of black-painted gold plastic. Insertion of his flail weapon into his hands can cause his thin jaw parts to break into pieces. His thigh covers are made of the same plastic, but due to their static position and lack of moving parts are very, very unlikely to break. There were several unaltered re-releases of the original figure up until 2010, making it not the last figure with GPS to be manufactured (see below) but technically the last one to be commercialized.

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====Star Wars: Transformers====
*'''[[General Grievous]]'''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> pelvis, arms and legs are all made out of gold plastic with many thin parts in the jointing, leaving them especially prone to breakage.

* '''[[Millennium Falcon]]/[[Han Solo]] & [[Chewbacca]]''' has problems with the metallic-brown plastic, especially the Chewbacca half, where his legs can lock up and ultimately snap off. His upper arms are also said to fall victim as well.<ref>http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=2481&size=0&start=101</ref>

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====Movie toys====
* '''[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Protoform Starscream]]''' has plastic hinges that connect the two small wings to his body which are especially brittle, because the plastic housing the joints is thin and gives way over time to a crumbly mess. The thumbs are also prone to breakage.

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====Other notable instances====
* The "[[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]]" version of ''[[Diaclone]]'' '''Powered Convoy''', the [[pre-Transformer]] version of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Notes|Ultra Magnus]], has this problem with its swirly ''blue'' plastic. Given the age and relative rarity of this toy, this is particularly troublesome for hardcore collectors.

* While not a Transformer, ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s '''[[Serpentor]]''' is also known to suffer from this problem, especially through his hips, given the groin-breakage-prone leg construction of the standard '80's ''G.I. Joe'' figure.

*''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' '''[[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]]''' is prone to breakage on the waist due to his swirly gunmetal plastic.

==Toys often mistaken for having GPS==
A number of toys have gold parts that easily break not due to the plastic used, but due to structural problems with the part designs themselves.

* The [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]] [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] '''[[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Scorponok's]]''' tail stinger, originally soft and bendy, tends to harden after a while and then becomes prone to breaking. While the stinger ''is'' made of a golden plastic, the cause for this problem appears to be the use of an inferior plasticizer rather than traditional Gold Plastic Syndrome.

* The massive ''Revenge of the Fallen'' '''[[Stratosphere#Toys|Stratosphere]]''' has gold plastic in his shoulders and thighs, and over time there have been reports of the figure breaking. However, the idea that it suffers from GPS seems to be misinformation (perpetuated in part [[citogenesis|by this very wiki]]): in reality, the commonly-reported breakages are the toy's lower knees and the hinges connecting the wings. Neither of these parts are the ones made of gold plastic!

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
At some point during the great war, a vaccine for Gold Plastic Syndrome was developed by [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] claimed to be the only licensee of the cure in the [[Nexus]] Cluster. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/03}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 185.0 Beta]], the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] weaponized Gold Plastic Syndrome and invented the [[Photodegradation|Photo Degradation Protocol]] in a failed attempt to fight off [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron's]] mindless hordes of [[Decepto-Pack]]-enhanced human slaves. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/04}}

===''Timelines''===
[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] contracted GPS during the war against the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. The disease prevented him from properly combining into [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Customization class G2 Ratchet bio}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjAUN5Ssj8 Demonstration of Gold Plastic Syndrome in effect at YouTube]

[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Diseases]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Predator (subgroup)

2021-03-13T17:45:38Z

FortMax: /* Generation 1 */

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:''The Predators are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:EuroPredators1992Catalog.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]

The '''Predators''' are a team of Decepticons, most of whom transform into jets. The group spent 2412 [[Units of time|meta-cycles]] in the [[Skomiloch Territories]], during which time they [[Reformatting|reformatted]] their bodies to better adapt to the unique environment of that system. Modifications include: super-dense armor plating, camouflage decoes suitable to local geography, and green-hued [[Sensors|optic]] filters to adapt to the prevailing color spectrum.<ref>[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Snare's personnel evaluation]]</ref> Their ranks include:

* [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]], the leader and huge jet-thing.
* [[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]], the ICBM launcher tank.
* [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]], the Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk.
* [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]], the Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II.
* [[Snare]], the Grumman X-29.
* [[Talon (G1)|Talon]], the McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle.

==Fiction==
===Predator Air Attack!===
With Supersight, the Predators found [[Flash (G1)|Flash]] speeding through the Desert, and, as the Turbomaster raced back to his base to warn of an impending Decepticon attack, Skydive and the other aerial Predators followed behind, allowing the unwitting Autobot to show them the way to their target. During the attack, Stalker finally clashed with his mortal enemy, the legendary [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]]. And as his troops ''bravely'' fought against the autobots, Skyquake was in [[Skyswoop]], commanding his troops at a safe distance.
{{storylink|Predator Air Attack!}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
The Predators, under the command of [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]], are a force almost entirely devoted to aerial dominance. While Skyquake's intimate circle consists of the more 'well-known' Predators, there are many other members of the unit, all of whom have adopted the form of jets.

Skyquake led a force to the [[Skomiloch Territories]] to put down local resistance to the Decepticons' [[Star Harvester|star harvesting]] efforts. After crushing the resistance, Skyquake set up a mini-empire there, ruling the area for 2412 [[Units of time|meta-cycles]] while managing to stay on good terms with [[Decepticon High Command]] and [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] himself. While there, they made adaptations to their bodies to suit the unique local environment. {{storylink|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Snare's personnel evaluation}}

At the height of the cross-galactic Decepticon uprising, Skyquake and his Predators were charged with securing [[Garrus-9]] as an important element of Megatron's long term plan. [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] had other ideas. Most of the lower ranking Predators who saw Overlord arrive were scared senseless—likely due to his infamous reputation—and their fears were proven true when Overlord casually gunned down their commander following a disagreement. Overlord's sudden arrival allowed the Predators to tip the odds of the ongoing battle even further in their favour, resulting in utter victory for the Decepticons on Garrus-9.

It's possible that, while not strictly part of the official unit, that the Decepticons who were liberated from Garrus-9 also joined the Predators.

Three years later, the Predators remained on the planet under Overlord's command, engaging in mindless slaughter. Some of the Predators, such as [[Snare]], were growing sick of it... but none dared stand up to the sociopath. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} Eventually, Snare released [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] in hopes that he would bring the Autobots to defeat Overlord. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

When Impactor returned with the [[Wrecker]]s in tow, many Predators lost their lives to [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]]'s cerebro-centric bullets. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}} Stalker captured and tortured several of the Autobots and fatally wounded Snare for betraying the Predators, but was in turn killed by [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} After the Wreckers successfully defeated Overlord, the remaining Predators fled from Garrus-9, likely feeling quite relieved. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
The [[Multiforce]] fought the Predators in the Skomiloch Territories after they were displaced from their native time by a dimensional shock. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/01}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Predators'''
** [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]]
** [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]]
** [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]
** [[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]]
** [[Snare]]
** [[Talon (G1)|Talon]]

:The Predators were released in 1992, only in European, Australian, and Canadian markets. They were the "headliner" Decepticons, with their leader [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] apparently being the leader of all the Decepticons at the time.

:While the Predators shared the missile-launching shtick of their [[Autobot]] counterparts the [[Turbomaster]]s (though the Predator launchers are entirely uniform across all the toys), they also had the [[Megavisor]] [[gimmick]] to unify the team further, allowing the smaller jets to physically link with the larger.

:Due to a combination of design and [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], the Predator launchers are quite delicate. It's best never to load one of the launchers while it is in the hand of a Predator—the post is most likely to just snap right off. The trigger is also likely to snap off due to relying on on the plastic bending as opposed to being hinged.

:In at least France, the Netherlands, and Belgium, the Predators were referred to as '''Scope Masters'''.

==Notes==
* The four small Predator jets were released—without changes—in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]]'' line as the "[[Jet Corps]]". Also, it is likely that Skyquake is the "model" for the ever-unseen ''Operation Combination'' head badguy [[Scrash (OC)|Scrash]].

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]

Decepticon Army

2021-01-23T21:34:55Z

FortMax: /* Pain count */

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=45
|prev=The Omega Train
|next=Ironhide Team
|title="Deception Army" "Decepticon Army"
|japanese=バラバラ、デストロン軍団
|romaji=Barabara, Destron Gundan
|translation=Scattered, the Destron Army
|image=Decepticon Army main.jpg
|caption=Hey, guess what this episode ''isn't'' about? At all? In any way?
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Naoki Ōhira]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[November 12|12 November]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[February 11]], [[2005]] (Canada) [[May 23]], 2005 (USA)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Kicker searches for his family below Cybertron, while Galvatron and a damaged Optimus square off on the planet's surface.'''

==Synopsis==
A [[space bridge]] disgorges [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], carrying the injured [[Jetfire (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Jetfire]]. Rodimus has Landmine take Jetfire to sick bay at [[Ocean City]], while he heads back through the space bridge.

The gas-covered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] continues moving through space. On its surface, [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] is still trying to take out [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] with the [[energon grid]]. After sending [[Superion Maximus]] ahead to reach [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], Optimus finds himself under attack from [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. Galvatron goes to [[Super Mode|Hyper Mode]] to attack, but Six Shot finally nails Optimus with a blast from the energon grid, sending Optimus crashing to the surface in flames. Galvatron is predictably furious at the interference; he sends [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] and [[Constructicon Maximus]] to search for the fallen Autobot leader.

The Omega Train roars through a station full of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]], its passengers blasting them as they go. Kicker calls for a halt at the next station, figuring the Decepticons are waiting for them. He has [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] contact Optimus, knowing full well that this will give away their position.

[[File:Energon-Train-Attack.jpg‎|upright=1.3|thumb|left|Hot Shot and Arcee decide it's well and truly time they made a stand and deliver a short, sharp lesson to the awaiting Terrorcons.]] Optimus lies damaged and separated from [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. He tells Hot Shot and the rest to carry on with their mission. [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega]] decides to go to him, but when Kicker points out that Optimus mentioned a leg wound, he has Omega hold up.

The [[Construction Team|five nameless construction vehicles]] that make up Constructicon Maximus are digging through the rubble, searching for Optimus, as Galvatron watches.

Kicker sends Omega ahead to an industrial complex, there to take something to Optimus. He figures it's about time they did some looking after their leader, instead of the usual vice versa.

[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] leads [[Team Ironhide|his troops]] through Cybertron's tunnel, arriving at a firefight at the medical complex. The four troops move in. Ironhide wins the day with his "turbo blast attack", which involves spinning his head around at dizzying speed while firing randomly.

[[File:Energon-Terrorcons-Attack-Omnicons.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|War of the most minor characters in the series.]] While watching the monitors, Six Shot gets another rebuke from Galvatron, and promises not to do ''anything''. Period. He shuts off his monitors, and says that he quits.

In the medical center, Bulkhead seems fully recovered, enough to scare the other patients and prompt a reproach from a [[Autobot nurse|nurse-bot]]. Bulkhead replies by pulling out a paper fan. [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] and [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] ask Ironhide for updates from the surface, prompting Ironhide to tell them to ''shut up and listen'' while pumping his fist in triumph, which in turn causes his fanboys to come kneel at his feet.

Omega Supreme arrives somewhere, and says he can sense Kicker's presence.

Galvatron finally digs out Optimus. Optimus nearly has to take a blast meant for Wing Saber, but Superion Maximus arrives in time to save him, and challenges Galvatron. His firepower is ineffective, but before Galvatron can counter, Prime's [[Prime Force|drone squad]] arrives and attacks, followed by Omega Supreme. Prime links up with his drones and bashes Galvatron around.

[[File:Energon-Bulkheads-Fan.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|Don't ask.]]

Kicker and Hot Shot are almost to their destination.

Omega lends some firepower to Superion Maximus. Galvatron manages to exploit Optimus's injuries, and summons a fleet of Terrorcons.

Kicker finally finds his family's chamber... and it's empty. Spilled food and scattered possessions indicate a hasty exit. Kicker suspects they're hiding in The Core.

Galvatron tells Optimus that it's all over, but Ironhide arrives and challenges him. [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] arrives to lend a hand, followed by Prowl and Downshift. Lots of people shoot. Nobody gets hurts much. The Omnicons restore Optimus and Wing Saber, who promptly combine.

Optimus and Galvatron make a big explosion, and Galvatron comes out the loser. He's still laughing, though, and orders Six Shot to deploy the energon gas. He gets only silence in response. [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], still climbing down the shaft toward the [[Super Energon Temple|Super Energon chamber]] with [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]], are equally unresponsive. Galvatron and Starscream fly off to deal with Six Shot, leaving Scorponok in charge of the battle.

[[File:Energon-Super-Optimus-Burning-Justice.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|[[Burning justice|Burning Justice]]. That's our story and we're sticking to it.]] Kicker finally finds [[Sally Jones|Sally]] and [[Miranda Jones|his mom]], and a reunion ensues. It only takes him a second to realize that Dr. Jones and [[Rad White|Rad]] are both absent.

Dr. Jones' captors make a rough landing at the bottom of the Super Energon shaft, leaving Dr. Jones with some nasty back pain. Snow Cat and Demolishor run off to rejoin Galvatron and get powered up, leaving Dr. Jones with a golden opportunity to get away.

Galvatron gives Six Shot a thrashing for ignoring him. But Starscream reports that they're locked out of the energon grid; Six Shot laughs and laughs, as Galvatron needs him to control the planet.

Demolishor and Snow Cat prepare to take a dip in the Super Energon pool, but a giant looming shadow bursts out of it. Amid their screams, [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] wonders what they saw, and wonders what the Autobots will do as Cybertron prepares to exit the space bridge.
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (1)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Jetfire]] (2)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (3)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (6)
*[[Superion Maximus]] (7)
*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (12)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (13)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] (15)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (21)
*[[Rhyming Omnicon fanboys]] (22–24)
*[[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (25)
*[[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (26)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (28)
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (29)
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (30)
*[[Autobot nurse]] (31)
*[[Prime Force|Digger-3]] (34)
*[[Prime Force|Copter-2]] (36)
*[[Prime Force|Submarine-4]] (37)
*[[Prime Force|Fire-1]] (38)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Omega|Omega]] (39)
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (46)

|c2=
*[[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] (4)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (8)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (9)
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] drones (10)
*[[Cruellock]] drones (11)
*[[Construction Team]] (16–20)
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones (27)
*[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] (32)
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (33)
*[[Constructicon Maximus]] (35)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (40)
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (41)

|c3=
*[[Kicker Jones]] (14)
*[[Brian Jones]] (42)
*[[Miranda Jones]] (43)
*[[Sally Jones]] (44)

|c4=
*[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (45) (voice only)
}}

==Quotes==
"May I have your attention? As the train approaches the station, please remain behind the white line at all times, and GET READY TO EAT LEAD, FREAKS!"
:—'''Arcee''' speaks from the [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Train]] over the loudspeaker to the Terrorcons

"You and me! Got that, Galvatron?" 
"Why not? I'm an equal-opportunity destroyer of Autobots."
:—'''Superion Maximus''' and '''Galvatron'''.

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
* As Rodimus prepares to re-enter the space bridge, the dub has him say that he hopes Optimus "can punch a hole to get us out", which... makes no sense at all. Punch a hole in ''what''? Get out of ''what''? The original line is Rodimus saying that he's sure they gave Optimus the opening he needed.
* The dub strangely parses Kicker's request for Omega Supreme to stop as "shut it down". Although an uncommon phrase from real railroading, more likely this is another of ''Energon'''s famous errors.
* When Hot Shot says that contacting Optimus will give away their position, dub Kicker cockily says "exactly!", as if he's planning a trap or something. In ''Super Link'', he just replies that the enemy already knows where they are.
* In the middle of Kicker's comments about Optimus's stubborn selflessness, the dub omits a key line about how Kicker once hated him. Without it, the rest of the speech kinda falls apart.
* The scene in the medical center is botched by the dub. In ''Super Link'', during the brief cut to the outside of the building, one of the nurses cries out in shock—ha ha, Bulkhead groped her! The dub paves it over, having the nurse say that Bulkhead is scaring the other patients....with his strangely animated bobbing, apparently.
* Ironhide's "Shut up and listen" should be "shut up and follow me", hence the pumped-up fist of triumph and the fanboys rallying to him.
* Omega Supreme doesn't "sense Kicker's presence" in the industrial complex; he just says that Kicker's wish has been carried out.
* Primus isn't in this episode, but the dub still replaces a mention of his name with "the core".
* Dub Starscream advises Galvatron "give back complete control to Six Shot". He's supposed to advise him to ''take'' control back ''from'' Six Shot.
* Demolishor and Snow Cat aren't "going back to Galvatron" to get powered up; it's a dub insertion.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 12
* Stock footage: 6
* Let's do it: 2
* You're mine: 1

===Animation and technical errors===
* [[Steamhammer (Energon)|The nameless construction vehicle that serves as Constructicon Maximus's torso]] rolls without actually moving its treads.

===Real-world references===
* As the Omega Train rolls through, Arcee makes station announcements over a PA system, warning passengers to stay behind the white line (and to prepare to eat lead), and wishing the commuters a pleasant day—''not!''

* As The Omega Force Gun fires, we can hear the classic ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' blaster sound.

===Trivia===
[[File:E45 titlecard.jpg|thumb]]
* The episode's nonsensical title is semi-derived from the ''Super Link'' title, "Scattered, the Destron Army", referring to Galvatron's inability to summon his troops to help him out... which was kind of a stretch to begin with. Evidently, they intended to just call it "Decepticon Army", and typo'd it. [[Scorpinok (episode)|For the]] [[A Tale of Two Heros|fourth]] [[Imprisoned Inferno|time]]. Like "Improsoned Inferno", however, it was corrected for the DVD release.
* The dub keeps the original [[Taiyō no Transform!!|''Super Link'' theme song]]-based background music as Optimus and Wing Saber combine, rather than replacing it with the normal music (based on ''Energon'''s [[theme song]].)
*As in the last episode, Omega's combined train mode has his battleship half attached to the back of his train half. This is not possible with the toy but the two halves can combine the other way round, with the train's cab slotting into the battleship's engine compartment to create a "Cybertronian Armored Super Train".
* Prime and Galvatron's faces both get the hand-drawn upgrade in the following fight scene.
* Optimus introduces his "Meteor Attack Mode", which involves his drones spinning around him and Wing Saber amid lots of flying energy. Man, didn't we leave this sort of nonsense behind in [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|the eighties]]?

==Home video releases==
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;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 012 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

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Superion (Universe)

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FortMax: /* Universe (2003) */

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:''Superion is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[combiner]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] continuity family (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 Universe toyline]]).''

[[File:TFU03-toy_SuperionMicro.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
'''Superion''' is the combined form of the Micromaster [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]].

He is made up of...

* [[Air Raid (Universe 2003)|Air Raid]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#B-1B Lancer|B-1B Lancer bomber]]
* [[Fireflight (Universe Micromaster)|Fireflight]] the Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker" jet
* [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#AH-64 Apache helicopter|AH-64 Apache helicopter]]
* [[Silverbolt (Universe)|Silverbolt]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16 Fighting Falcon jet]]
* [[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Concorde|Super Sonic Transport plane]]
* [[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Space Shuttle Orbiter|Space Shuttle]]

==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Superion was born from [[Brian Jones|Dr. Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. Superion, [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]], and [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}}

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
: A [[redeco]] of [[Sixwing]], Superion was only available by purchasing all six individually-carded Micromaster Aerialbots. When the six Micromasters are not combined, the remaining [[kibble]] can form an odd tech-jet a single Micromaster can pilot.

: Though the Aerialbots were apparently originally slated as [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]s, they barely showed up in the ever-shrinking chain. They saw more general release in Europe, and in the States, finally began showing up in other chains like CVS drugstores and Big Lots!.

: Superion is one of the (hopefully) last Transformers to suffer from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], which afflicts the waist and upper legs piece, and the rifle. The various pegs on the legs section are most apt to fail first.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TFUSuperion/superion.htm More information on Superion at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron packaged Aerialbots.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
:In Europe, Superion was released under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' brand instead, with different packaging and instructions.

[[Category:Aerialbots]]
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Gold Plastic Syndrome

2020-06-22T00:22:12Z

FortMax: /* Universe (2003) */ Fists are red plastic

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[[File:Electrogoldplasticsyndrome.jpg|right|upright=2.5|thumb|Ouch.]]
'''Gold Plastic Syndrome''' (commonly shorthanded to '''GPS''') is fandom terminology used to describe the phenomenon of a toy's [[plastic]] decomposing and becoming brittle to the point of shattering or crumbling under minimal-stress conditions. In the most extreme cases, toys have been reported to spontaneously crumble to small bits without any applied force at all, even if they're fresh out of their [[Mint in sealed box|unopened package]].

This breakage is different from the relatively more common stress-fracture type of plastic breakage that can occur in some [[Toy|Transformers toys]]; while normal stress fractures are universally heralded by stress marks on the toy, GPS breakage doesn't have that sign; it simply crumbles to pieces. The condition takes its name from the gold plastics of late Generation 1 through to ''Beast Wars'' that have proved the most prone to this sort of breakage. Despite the name, Gold Plastic Syndrome has been known to affect other types of plastic—most of them noted for a pretty metallic swirl in the plastic; the reason it has the GPS moniker is because gold plastic was the first one observed to have this horrific phenomenon.

==Etymology==
The term was coined in an [[alt.toys.transformers]] post made by user Sky Shadow in September 2002.<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b3d532961b2c2dc</ref> A post by [[Dave Edwards|Dave "Zobovor" Edwards]], meanwhile, made in June of the previous year,<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/6ed7e0f3586f37e4</ref> is the earliest identifiable acknowledgment of the widespread nature of the phenomenon within the Transformers fan community.

Completing the journey from fan term to official term, "Gold Plastic Syndrome" was used by Hasbro designer [[John Warden]] at the ''Transformers Generations'' panel at Comic-Con International 2015 to describe exactly what would not happen to ''Combiner Wars'' G2-style [[Slingshot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Quickslinger]].

==Notability==
GPS is widespread among toys made in the tail-end of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], typically the second year of [[Pretender]]s and even some European-market exclusives, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' and the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' series, but examples have surfaced from lines as recent as [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]], the ''[[Star Wars Transformers (2005)|Star Wars Transformers]]'' and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie]]. Transformers toys are not the only ones to suffer from this; there have been reports of ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Visionaries]]'' toys' gold plastics also crumbling seemingly of their own accord; even some ''Super Sentai'' and ''Power Rangers'' toys have been known to suffer. Probably the strangest is accounts of retro game collectors finding ''Majora's Mask'' cartridges shatter under minimal stress. Other retro robot toy collectors have referred to it as "Popy disease", after the metallic blue plastic favored by the company Popy that led to the demise of many a Dairugger / Vehicle Team Voltron.

The toys most likely to suffer from Gold Plastic Syndrome are those with gold or bronze plastic with a metallic swirl to it. There are other known cases with different colors of plastic—though usually there is a tell-tale swirl in the plastic.

===Cause===
[[File:GPSSkyquakescopeclose.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|Nooo!]]
Because this is not exactly an area of scientific notability there aren't any full studies into Gold Plastic Syndrome that we know about. Basically, it is thought that certain plastics weren't mixed as well as others, possibly because of the metallic pigment or colouring, so they break down more quickly.

It's not much of a theory, really; think more a hypothesis. Here's a more detailed attempt:

{{bigquote|The problem likely arises, as with many composites, when the bonding between the polymer and the dye/particles breaks down. This could occur do to a natural chemical/phase change of the plastic, due to oxidation, for example, or by another mechanism, say the forces incurred by the toy being played with, or more likely, due to some combination thereof. In any case, when the bonds between the particles and the polymers break down, you would get small voids in the plastic structure. If this occurs frequently enough, the structure would become effectively porous (that is, it would be filled with lots of tiny voids/cracks where the polymers and particles have come apart). With even a slight amount of force, some of these cracks/voids could expand, even slightly, to the point where they intersect another void and join, making an even bigger crack. Once a critical crack length is reached, the sample fractures.

So effectively, the plastic becomes more brittle, and this would also explain it "crumbling" as well as cracking.}}
:-Aernaroth suggests a cause for GPS [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=57191&view=findpost&p=1174876 on the Allspark]

So what it amounts to is: "The plastic crumbles a'cause it ain't very good."

Hasbro have attributed it to "the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic", and have apparently reduced the amount in similar plastics of more recent vintage to prevent further occurrences.<ref name="hasbrogps">[http://www.transformerland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3481 Hasbro Transformersland.com Q&A, August 2009:] "When we used gold metallic plastic in the past we discovered, along with many of you, that it becomes brittle over time. As we became aware of this situation, we took the necessary steps to reduce the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic to eliminate this issue. Ultimately, this should no longer be an issue due to these corrective steps that we have taken."</ref> Later Hasbro said that they believe they've "alleviated the issues associated with the 'gold' plastic issue" through "trial and error." <ref>http://www.toyark.com/news/transformers-toy-news-2/hasbro-transformers-june-2010-qna-2867/</ref>

All in all, the actual causes of Gold Plastic Syndrome aren't a very big deal to Transformers fans—it's really pretty academic. Of more concern is the ''RESULTS'' (i.e., poor Electro crumbling to bits like an Oreo left in milk too long), and what to look out for. There's no certain cure here, no fix. If a toy has GPS, it '''will''' die... maybe. See below for a potential solution, at least a temporary one, to GPS.

Seibertron.com has reported that Ace Hardware's "Lub-E" product may prevent GPS breakage, having applied it to an Electro pre-photo-shoot. How true this is still needs some pretty extensive testing, as it may very well be a coincidence that ''that'' specific Electro did not break. Because [[#GPS misconceptions|as noted below]], which toys snap and when (and where) is not exactly consistent...

===The Symptoms===
[[File:SkyquakeGPSback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Gleargh]]
Gold Plastic Syndrome usually has a few clear signs. Knowing how to tell the difference between Gold Plastic Syndrome and normal plastic breakage is very important for a Transformers fan who is collecting vintage toys. It's the difference between giving up on that toy completely (since if it has GPS so will any other sample of the toy) and buying a new copy.
*GPS usually takes place in metallic-coloured plastics, most notably gold plastic and bronze plastic.
*GPS breaks are NOT accompanied by stress fractures. There is usually NOT any visible wear before the breakage. This is really important. Plastic breaks. This is a reality of toy collecting, plastic gets old and it breaks. Gold plastic syndrome is breakage without warning.
*GPS breaks often leave a powdery residue and shards of plastic (though not always), the result of the plastic actually physically crumbling. Take a look at the picture of Skyquake's scope—okay, the bits of his scope—to the right. You can actually see some of the left-over shards of plastic. Keep in mind this picture was taken years after the break actually occurred—these are new shards of plastic which came off these pieces of scope during the process of moving the parts around for photography. Plastic should '''not''' be that brittle or delicate.
*GPS breakages don't need to involve any excess stress or force on a toy—simply handling a toy can cause the breakage. Looking at it funny sometimes does it. Spitting on it, maybe. Opening its box. ''Anything.'' If your toy breaks despite careful handling it's more likely to be GPS.
*GPS breaks often have rough, uneven edges with no stress lines around them. This is important—usually when plastic snaps it snaps cleanly (as is common with clear plastic), or it bends first (leaving a torn-off piece, or clear stresses around the break). If a break is uneven, with different colours and textures in it, yet there are no stress fractures around the wound, and especially if it leaves a powdery residue as well, it's almost certainly a GPS break. Take a look at the photo of Skyquake to the right for a good example of the ragged break. Okay... not good. What's the other word that's LIKE "good", but not actually good? Oh yeah. Horrifying. A HORRIFYING example.
*GPS plastics will sometimes feel brittle to the touch, sometimes making cracking noises as they're handled.

A really easy test to tell if you have GPS breakage is this—if a piece breaks off, try snapping it again. If it's normal plastic breakage, the broken piece should bend or bow instead of just snapping like dry wood; there should be some give in the plastic, even if it's a brittle, clear plastic—so you should be able to glue it back into place, or at least get a replacement part. On the other hand, if the broken piece snaps like your grandmother's ankles in a rugby match, then you've almost definitely got Gold Plastic Syndrome.

==GPS misconceptions==
'''ALL GOLD PLASTIC WILL DIE!'''
:Not true. It's only a specific composite of gold plastic only used during a specific era that will die, most prominently used from 1988 (second year Pretenders are notorious for it) and through to about the end of ''Beast Wars'' in 2000, although there are still a few rare cases of post-millennium figures with this issue up until 2007. As far as we know modern toys do not suffer from GPS due to a reduction in the amount of metallic flakes in similar, but more recent toys.<ref name="hasbrogps" /> Toys with flexible nylon-based gold plastics, such as [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Superbase Optimus Prime's]] elbows, are not susceptible to GPS supposedly because of the plastic's composition. Even on toys well known for GPS, some of their gold plastic is less prone to break. Gold plastic which is nice and thick is much less likely to snap than gold plastic which is thin. Gold plastic which is under constant stress—like that at a joint—is also more likely to break. That said, some really nice solid parts can shatter like eggshells if it's real GPS we're talkin' about.

:Furthermore, there are various examples of figures built between 1988 to 2007 molded in similar-looking gold or bronze swirly plastic that do not suffer from this issue, like [[Blaze Master]], [[Archadis]], [[San D-Go]] and perhaps most ironically, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Goldbug]]. Gold chrome, like that seen in [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|G2 Bumblebee]] and [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Transmetal Cheetor]], is also completely immune from GPS since it's merely painted rather than actually being gold plastic.

'''MY TOY BROKE, IT MUST BE GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!!!'''
:There are plenty of ways for plastic to break that aren't related to Gold Plastic Syndrome. Repeated stress on a plastic, dropping a toy, a toy with metal parts that damage the plastic parts, thin plastic, or simply the use of translucent plastic, which is more brittle. Just because a toy breaks doesn't mean it's Gold Plastic Syndrome. Look for the symptoms (listed above) and ask around before assuming that every single copy of this toy is destined to die a painful and horrible death.

'''ONLY GOLD PLASTIC GETS GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!'''
:Not ''quite'' true. Observations suggest that it should probably be called "Metallic Plastic Syndrome". It's those metallic plastics, most commonly the gold and bronze plastics used for almost ten years by Hasbro and Takara, from around 1989 to 1998. However, it's possible that any colour of plastic could be susceptible, given enough time. So keep a close eye on your Fire Convoy, kids; that pretty metallic swirl in his plastic isn't promising... maybe.

'''MY TOY IS DOOMED!'''
:Okay... not ''exactly'' a misconception. Your toy is ''probably'' doomed... but there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

:You see, the thickness of the plastic seems to affect GPS. Also, the amount of stress on it affects it. While some toys are known for breaking just by having their packages opened—guys like Randy, Roadblock and ''Generation 2'' Slingshot—others, like Skyquake and Pyro, can remain intact if they are handled with extreme care (and never ever transformed, of course) because the parts that are made of GPS plastics are large and thick and otherwise robust. GPS is an inconsistent process—eventually your toy '''will''' crumble, but there's no telling how long it will take. With delicate handling (read: almost none) you can maintain a GPS-afflicted toy in your collection for quite some time.

:Also remember that the evidence for Gold Plastic Syndrome is ''completely'' observational. There seems to be some evidence that different plastic batches were less affected, that some releases of the toys were less affected. You might luck out and get an Electro that never crumbles to dust, or you might be really unlucky and get multiple Electros, all of which break horribly. This page is a caution more than anything else. Know what you're getting into when you buy a toy known to be afflicted by GPS.

==Toys commonly associated with Gold Plastic Syndrome==
====Generation 1====
*'''[[Scorponok (G1)/toys#BlackZarak|BlackZarak]]'''
:Rather depressingly, BlackZarak's feet and shield tend to shatter. Since both parts have to be under stress to function as intended, this particularly expensive toy is almost never intact. The [[Black Roritchi]] redeco of [[Fasttrack (G1)|Fasttrack]] included with him is almost ''entirely'' made of gold plastic. Good luck...
*'''[[Bristleback#Toys|Bristleback]]'''
:Bristleback on his own isn't in ''too'' much danger, as he has a fairly minimal amount of moving parts. However, when combining with the other Monster Pretenders, sliding the Monstructor fist in place will usually be enough to create a large crack through his legs, sometimes even splitting them entirely. Watch out for his fist-holes as well, as the plastic is very thin around that area.
*'''[[Roadblock (G1)#Toys|Roadblock]]'''
:The innermost robot has three peg holes, two in the fists and one on his back, that are particularly susceptible to cracking and shattering, leaving many a Roadblock hand-less.
*'''[[Skyhammer (G1)#Toys|Skyhammer]]'''
:One of the most notorious toys. The entire bottom of his large vehicle shell is made of gold plastic and it is very prone to breakage. Not to mention how much gold plastic is on his inner shell and his [[robot mode]].
*'''[[Slog (G1)#Toys|Slog]]'''
:Slog is notable because his gimmick requires another toy (Birdbrain) to be inserted up inside his gold sections. His thin gold sides will crumble like a good fruit cake (just not as moist or delicious) if Birdbrain jostles around too much.
*'''[[Killbison#Toys|Killbison]]'''
:His arms and most of his torso (including the head, which you have to ''shove into the port'') are gold plastic. Considering how combiners worked in G1, this basically means that trying to combine a G1 Liokaiser is probably going to make you end up in tears as your Killbison shatters like a cheap knockoff toy.
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====Generation 1-2 Transitional Phase====
[[File:GPSSkyquakescope.jpg|thumb|Well, ''crap''.]]
*'''[[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]]'''
:Skyquake is another toy notable for having a gimmick which makes the whole thing worse. Skyquake actually has two colours of metallic plastic on him: One is a dark bronze, the other a light bronze. It is the light bronze plastic that is most likely to break. Unfortunately, the light bronze plastic also forms Skyquake's scope. You're supposed to put a Predator jet's scope slide into that part of him. But the union is not pleasant for the one on the receiving end. Take a look at the picture to the right. These are the parts left of Skyquake's scope after another Predator tried to unite with him. Actually... that's not even all the parts, that's just all that could be found.

:This is a gimmick which should never be used by modern collectors. Never, ever, ever, ever. Never transform him again either: the scope won't withstand being swung around and latched into position or having his stabilizer fins leveraged inside it. The moving plate over the [[light-piping|light piping]] on the back of his head is that brittle light bronze too.

*'''[[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]'''
:Thunder Clash's problems are mildly less obnoxious than Skyquake's due to more judicious use of metallic plastics, but the toy's ankles ''will'' break extremely fast, as will the handgun peg if not handled with care.

*'''[[Pyro (G1)#Toys|Pyro]]'''
:Although Pyro's gold plastic parts are mostly thick enough that he can safely be moved in either mode, if you transform him you WILL crack him in half at the waist. Eventually, the elbow ratchets will also start to shatter from the constant spring stress. The rifle handle is also prone to sheering off.
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====Generation 2====
*'''[[Electro#Toys|Electro]]'''
[[File:Electrobrokenknee.jpg|thumb|Oh, God, my knee! MY KNEEEEEEE!!]]

:There's a ''reason'' that Electro sits up at the top of this page. Poor guy just can't catch a break, it seems.

:Wait... actually, no. That's the ''entire problem''. The poor guy totally ''can'' catch a break. All the time. Because he is ''designed to die''. Basically ''anything'' on Electro's body is susceptible to shattering like glass the ''second'' you touch it.

*'''[[Slingshot (G1)#Generation 2|Slingshot]]'''
:G2 Slingshot is ''infamous'' for being made almost entirely of gold plastic, and he has been reported to come apart straight out of the package.<ref>http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b8b3dec846e5479?hl=en</ref> Worse, he's known for being another toy whose gimmick will destroy him, like Killbison and Skyquake. Slingshot's head is a post which is designed to plug into [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (or any other Scramble City leader), so that Slingshot can form an arm or a leg. Doing this will destroy your Slingshot.

*'''[[First Aid (G1)#Generation 2|First Aid]]'''
:The last thing you'd want from a rare unreleased figure, one that can easily cost past four digits on the incredibly scarce occasions where it might appear for sale, is for it to crumble into dust right before your eyes. Sadly enough, this might be a reality for G2 First Aid, as his chest/combiner port and legs are entirely made out of the dreadful swirly gold plastic. Considering the historical value of this toy, as fewer than a dozen are estimated to exist, it is advised to never attempt combining it into Defensor, or (preferably) to never transform it in the first place.

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====Beast Wars====
[[File:Goldplasticgrimlock.jpg|thumb|A mighty Dinobot warrior... bested by his own crumbling joints.]]
[[File:Brownplasticsyndrome.jpg|thumb|The one part of Megatron's Movie Jazz cosplay he ''didn't'' want to recreate.]]
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]]'''
:Just... take a look at the picture to the right. Grimlock's gold plastic can break pretty damned hard. The fact that he uses a gold plastic ball joint for his hips is not really a good thing. Common breakages include the insides of his legs (where his chest pegs into them in [[beast mode]]) and his mutant face (which is very thin). Grimlock can survive for a while in a collection, though; the fact that most of his problems occur in robot mode means keeping him in beast mode can extend his lifespan a fair amount.
*'''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimal Optimus]]'''
:The sparkly dark brown plastic used for his wheels and turrets suffer from this. The block that holds the batteries is the most likely to break, as the "soft" ratchet joint requires the affected plastic to bend.
*'''[[Randy (BWN)#Toys|Randy]]'''
:Poor, poor Randy. This is one of the ''legendary'' Gold Plastic Syndrome toys. Imagine, if you will, a toy with an entirely spring-loaded transformation... ''made entirely out of gold plastic''. Ouch, right? Well, don't worry. You'll never have to see what a mess that could be, because this toy will shatter into a million pieces the moment you open it. Ouch.
*'''[[Megatron (BW)/toys#MegaTransmetal|Transmetal Megatron]] (Hasbro version)'''
:He'll snap at the waist, the shoulders, the... well, anything that's made of that brown plastic. This is technically Brown Plastic Syndrome, but regardless of what you call it this toy will end in sadness. The Japanese ''Metals'' version uses black instead of the brown, so it seems to be immune. The fragility of the waist may be due to GPS, a [[design flaw]], or a combination of both; the Takara version's immunity to this issue (because its brown parts are black plastic) seems to suggest that GPS may have a role.
*'''[[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]] ([[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]] component)'''
:Despite having a ''dangerously'' large amount of bronze plastic, Magnaboss Silverbolt is... actually fairly stable. The main breakage point is where his tail connects to his body. As well, [[Skywarp (BWII)|Skywarp]], his Japanese counterpart, is just as likely to suffer from this. That said, just... be careful, okay? Be careful.
*'''[[Soundwave (BW)#Toys|Soundwave]]'''
:His ''entire fraggin' body'' is composed of gold plastic, so it's a crapshoot. The places on his body where the sides hinge open as part of his transformation are the first to go, however.
*'''[[Torca (BW)#Toys|Torca]]'''
:His legs, tail hinge and sides are prone to Gold Plastic Syndrome.
*'''''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Dinobot]]'''
:Quite impressively, ''10th Anniversary'' Dinobot has ''two'' kinds of metallic swirled plastic, both of which seem to have hit their expiration dates around 2013. In other words, basically any part on him is highly fragile, although he's most likely to break at the neck, hips, and helmet. At this point, keeping the toy MISB is the best way to display him.
*'''[[Bigmos#Toys|Bigmos]]'''
:This figure's turqoise colored plastic is very brittle and unfortunately even buying one sealed can't even save this one from slight knocks to the packaging. Notable breakage points include; the mosquito leg connectors snapping right off, tight hip/thigh swivels resulting in crumbling, and occassionally the robot feet can break from being really thin pieces. Basically if anything is molded in that plastic be very gentle and take extra caution when twisting tight joints.
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====Beast Machines====
*'''[[Snarl (BM)#Toys|Snarl]]'''
:Like Randy, Snarl is an ''atrocious'' example of a victim to Gold Plastic Syndrome; it seems that the longer the figures are left in sealed packages, the more brittle they are upon opening said packages. All manner of extremities will simply snap off of Snarl's body, most easily among these being the ankles.

*'''[[Striker#Toys|Striker]]'''
:Striker has an entirely gold plastic dinosaur shell which relies on ball joints to move and shift. He also has gold plastic pegs that tab into gold plastic slots. Transforming Striker is a suicide mission... for him.
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====Robots in Disguise (2001)====
*'''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Air Attack Optimus Primal]]'''
:The sparkly brown plastic, like that on Optimal Optimus, can shatter. This condition most often results in the feet breaking.
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====Universe (2003)====
*'''[[Megabolt#Toys|Megabolt]]'''
:Having limbs cast primarily in gold plastic is ''not'' a good thing. Fracture points include his forearms, the holes that lock his arms in place in crawling head mode, lower legs near the knees, and his head.

*'''[[Micromaster]] [[Superion (Universe)#Toys|Superion]]'''
:Large parts of combiner [[kibble]] suffer from GPS, particularly the peg that connects [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]] to Superion's torso piece.<ref name="tfwsuper">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/300674-warning-universe-micromaster-superion-suffers-gold-plastic-syndrome.html TFW2005 thread about Micromaster Superion suffering from Gold Plastic Syndrome, with multiple reports]</ref>
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====Energon====
*'''[[Scorponok (Energon)#Energon|Scorponok]]'''
:The pale gold plastic used in several parts of this toy seem to be prone, notably the (largely painted) front panels of the shoulders. The weight of the arms alone when in robot mode can be enough to cause the panels to break and tear in half.
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====Cybertron====
*'''[[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Repugnus]]'''
:Repugnus is a more recent victim of GPS. His thigh covers and robot mode "hands"/''Spinosaurus'' head are made of black-painted gold plastic. Insertion of his flail weapon into his hands can cause his thin jaw parts to break into pieces. His thigh covers are not affected due to their static position and lack of moving parts. There were several unaltered re-releases of the original figure up until 2010, making it not the last figure with GPS to be manufactured (see below) but technically the last one to be commercialized.
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====Star Wars: Transformers====
*'''[[Millennium Falcon]]/[[Han Solo]] & [[Chewbacca]]'''
:Particularly, the Chewbacca half suffers from GPS. His legs can lock up and ultimately snap off. His upper arms are also said to fall victim as well.<ref>http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=2481&size=0&start=101</ref>
*'''[[General Grievous]]'''
:General Grievous Wheel Bike itself and its legs are prone to break and the tab that connects to his his body will eventually break, as well. General Grievous's pelvis, arms and legs are made out of gold plastic are also said to fall victims of the GPS and will break. As of 2019 he is a recent victim.
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====Transformers (2007)====
*'''[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Protoform Starscream]]'''
:One of the latest sufferers of GPS. The plastic hinges that connect the two small wings to his body are especially brittle, because the plastic housing the joints is thin and gives way over time to a crumbly mess. The thumbs are also prone to break.
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====Revenge of the Fallen (2009)====
*'''[[Stratosphere#Toys|Stratosphere]]'''
:The latest known victim, Stratosphere suffers from GPS in his legs and shoulders.
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====Other notable instances====
*'''''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy'''
:The "[[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]]" version of the [[pre-Transformer]] version of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Notes|Ultra Magnus]] has this problem with its swirly ''blue'' plastic.
*'''[[Serpentor]]'''
:While not a Transformer, he is also known to suffer from this problem—especially through his hips, given the leg construction found on G.I. Joe toys of the era.
*'''''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors|Motormaster]]'''
:As with Powered Convoy, the ''Unite Warriors'' release of Motormaster is prone to breakage on the waist due to his swirly gunmetal plastic.

==Toys often mistaken for having GPS==
A number of toys have gold parts that easily break not due to the plastic used, but due to structural problems with the part designs themselves.

*'''[[Predator (subgroup)|The Predators]]'''
:The Predators do use a bronze-looking plastic for their signature missile launchers, whose pegs are infamous for breaking very easily. Also, their flagship toy Skyquake is a very infamous GPS sufferer, which furthers the association. However, this is not a result of GPS, but rather [[Design flaw|poor design]]; the Predator launchers have ''very'' powerful springs and the pegs are quite thin, which means attempting to reload a missile while the launcher is being held tends to result in the peg giving way before the spring does.

*'''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2007)]] [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Scorponok]]'''
:Legends Scorponok's tail stinger, originally soft and bendy, tends to harden after a while and then becomes prone to breaking. While the stinger ''is'' made of a golden plastic, the cause for this problem appears to be the use of an inferior plasticizer rather than traditional Gold Plastic Syndrome.

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
At some point during the great war, a vaccine for Gold Plastic Syndrome was developed by [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] claimed to be the only licensee of the cure in the [[Nexus]] Cluster. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/03}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 185.0 Beta]], the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] weaponized Gold Plastic Syndrome and invented the [[Photodegradation|Photo Degradation Protocol]] in a failed attempt to fight off [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron's]] mindless hordes of [[Decepto-Pack]]-enhanced human slaves. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/04}}

===''Timelines''===
[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] contracted GPS during the war against the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. The disease prevented him from properly combining into [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Customization class G2 Ratchet bio}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjAUN5Ssj8 Demonstration of Gold Plastic Syndrome in effect at YouTube]

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Superion (Universe)

2020-06-22T00:09:30Z

FortMax: /* Universe (2003) */ Fists are red plastic

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:''Superion is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[combiner]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] continuity family (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 Universe toyline]]).''

[[File:TFU03-toy_SuperionMicro.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
'''Superion''' is the combined form of the Micromaster [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]].

He is made up of...

* [[Air Raid (Universe 2003)|Air Raid]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#B-1B Lancer|B-1B Lancer bomber]]
* [[Fireflight (Universe Micromaster)|Fireflight]] the Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker" jet
* [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#AH-64 Apache helicopter|AH-64 Apache helicopter]]
* [[Silverbolt (Universe)|Silverbolt]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16 Fighting Falcon jet]]
* [[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Concorde|Super Sonic Transport plane]]
* [[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]] the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Space Shuttle Orbiter|Space Shuttle]]

==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Superion was born from [[Brian Jones|Dr. Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. Superion, [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]], and [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}}

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
: A [[redeco]] of [[Sixwing]], Superion was only available by purchasing all six individually-carded Micromaster Aerialbots. When the six Micromasters are not combined, the remaining [[kibble]] can form an odd tech-jet a single Micromaster can pilot.

: Though the Aerialbots were apparently originally slated as [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]s, they barely showed up in the ever-shrinking chain. They saw more general release in Europe, and in the States, finally began showing up in other chains like CVS drugstores and Big Lots!.

: Superion is one of the (hopefully) last Transformers to suffer from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], which afflicts the waist and upper legs piece, and the rifle, which are gold plastic painted over in white. The various pegs on the legs section are most apt to fail first.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TFUSuperion/superion.htm More information on Superion at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron packaged Aerialbots.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
:In Europe, Superion was released under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' brand instead, with different packaging and instructions.

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Slapper (RID)

2019-10-06T15:28:07Z

FortMax: /* Car Robots */ weapon storage

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:''Slapper is a [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]] originally from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:SlapperAnime.jpg|right|upright=1.5|thumb|Gene Simmons, eat your heart out.]]

'''Slapper''' is a dim-witted thug, even by Predacon standards. He's just about smart enough to have a cruel sense of humor, enjoying the failures and injuries inflicted on his own teammates. Slapper manages to combine stealth and stupidity; his prowess in amphibious assaults makes it easy for him to sneak up on foes, but he's so gullible that once he gets there, he can just about be talked out of fighting.

His official role is Marshland Trooper,<ref>R2 DVD bio</ref> in a campaign that never once went to a marsh.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Lurie]] (English), [[Ryō Naitō]] (Japanese)|[[Mikhail Tihonov]] (Russian), [[Davide Lepore]] (Italian), [[Carlos del Campo]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:Explosive Situation Slapper.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|A sweating toad...don't lick him now!]]

[[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] invited the Predacon trio to the battlefield in New York, where they fought over who was going to defeat [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]. When the [[Autobot Brothers]] arrived, Slapper attempted to fight [[X-Brawn]] and was told to measure his tongue while the Autobot ascended to the top of a building and strafed him from above. Once [[Kenneth Onishi|Doctor Onishi]] was in Megatron's grasp, the trio were blown into the sky by [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]'s missile. {{storylink|Battle Protocol!}}

When the Predacons brought back a pile of small batteries to use as energy, Megatron was not impressed and put [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] in charge of them on a mission to retrieve an explosive device. The trio found the car and prepared to take it to Megatron, but Sky-Byte destroyed the car and took the bomb. The shark was himself intercepted by X-Brawn, who inadvertently activated the device, causing the three Predacons to flee. Back at base, they observed Sky-Byte trying to work out how to understand humans by reading their literature. {{storylink|An Explosive Situation}}

Slapper destroyed a freight train and found himself mocked by Sky-Byte for being useless. Sky-Byte aimed to attack the super-advanced [[Linear RFG]] train instead. To that end, Slapper and [[Gas Skunk]] planted a [[pulsar bomb]] on a bridge on the bullet train's course, and found themselves fighting both the Autobot Brothers and Optimus Prime. Although they were eventually chased off, they succeeded in destroying the bridge, forcing the Autobots to save the train. {{storylink|Bullet Train to the Rescue}}

[[File:Spychangers to the Rescue Slapper.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|OK, OK, "Throw axe at ogre".]]

After a failed attempt to steal the [[Plutonium Energy Generator]] from a building, the Predacon trio tried again while the generator was being transported by truck. Slapper hacked into the traffic control computer and caused a city-wide traffic jam. After chasing off the truck drivers, Slapper and Gas Skunk picked up the generator (and [[Dark Scream]]) and made off with it. They ended up on the beach where the [[Spy Changer]]s ran rings around them. Sky-Byte turned up and managed to blast the Spy Changers, allowing Slapper and Gas Skunk to spirit away the generator (lamenting that Sky-Byte never seemed to do the heavy lifting himself). Unfortunately when they got back to base, it turned out that the generator had been switched with a statue. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}}

Slapper and Gas Skunk worked on tapping some deep-sea power lines, with Slapper spoiling for a fight. As it turned out, when the Autobots turned up to foil their plan, Slapper didn't get to do any fighting anyway. {{storylink|The Hunt for Black Pyramid}} To distract the Autobots from Megatron's real plan, the Predacon trio attacked [[Metro City]] and kept [[Team Bullet Train]] busy. Slapper's suggestion for Gas Skunk to use his acid breath backfired when [[Railspike (RID)|Railspike]] ignited the acid and Slapper and Dark Scream got flambéed. {{storylink|The Secret of the Ruins}}

After [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] was captured by Megatron, Sky-Byte and the Predacon trio ended up guarding the Autobot. Slapper asked Side Burn about his affection for red sports cars, and was suckered in by the Autobot's tall tales. Unsurprisingly he was also fooled by the vehicle disguises worn by [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] and X-Brawn when they arrived to rescue Side Burn. {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession}}

The three Predacons investigated a laboratory pointed to by information extracted from Doctor Onishi and Slapper stole a disk with his tongue. The disk contained information which the Predacons interpreted to indicate that [[Grandpa|a steam train]] was some sort of weapon and set about trying to steal the locomotive. Slapper jumped on the train after the failure of his two comrades, and was promptly jumped and pummelled by [[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]], who had formed an attachment to "Grandpa". After the train was successfully stolen, Slapper and Gas Skunk redirected it via a secondary rail line towards Megatron. {{storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}}

[[File:Mirage's Betrayal Slapper ruby.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Wa'th tha'? 'Umething on my 'ongue?]]

Although the Spy Changers managed to foil the Predacons' attempted theft of a ruby, Gas Skunk managed to sneak a bug onto [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]]. The Predacons listened keenly as Mirage appeared to fall out with the other Autobots and convinced Megatron that they should let Mirage join them. Unfortunately, the defection turned out to be a ruse anyway. {{storylink|Mirage's Betrayal}}

The Autobots entered the Great Race to locate one of their comrades who'd gone missing. The Predacon trio attempted to drop a rock-slide on the Autobot forces, and were taken aback when Optimus leapt from boulder to boulder to reach the cliff-top they were on. The trio swiftly fled. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice}}

[[File:Slapper beast.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|I slapp'a you good!]]

After spying new Autobot [[Tow-Line (RID)|Tow-Line]] and his overzealousness in towing illegally parked vehicles, the Predacon trio captured the Autobot and set about trying to brainwash him. Slapper attempted to hypnotise Tow-Line with a swinging pendant, but only succeeded in putting himself to sleep. Gas Skunk recommended using a metronome... which also put Slapper to sleep. Eventually they managed to brainwash Tow-Line with a disc, and sat back while he began abducting Autobots from around the city. Unfortunately a malfunction meant Tow-Line dropped off the captives at the wrong location, and by the time the Predacons located him, Optimus Prime and Prowl had already cured him of the rogue programming. {{storylink|Tow-Line Goes Haywire}}

The Predacons were again misled by information obtained from Doctor Onishi, leading them to think there was a transforming statue. Slapper attempted to get a statue to transform, but was chased off by the Autobots. Sky-Byte and the Predacon trio found the Cave of the Dragon finally, and were frightened off by a ruse of the Autobots to make them believe that the transforming robot was hostile. {{storylink|The Ultimate Robot Warrior}}

Slapper, Gas Skunk, Dark Scream, and Sky-Byte faced off against the Spy Changers once more on the beach. The battle ended with an [[Stock footage|all-too-familiar]] retreat on the Predacons' part. {{storylink|Hope for the Future}}

[[File:Optimus Slapper04.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I AM NOT OPTIMUS PRIME, BUT I DID STAY AT A HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LAST NIGHT!]]

Not all of Doctor Onishi's information was unhelpful. The Predacons were sent to [[Castle Peak]] in America, where they began digging and unearthed a crashed Autobot spaceship. After Megatron retrieved the six [[protoform]]s from inside it, he impressed the Predacons with his plan to imbue them with code from his own spark, although Slapper got somewhat ''too'' carried away with the adjectives. The Predacons began scanning new [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s for the protoforms, creating the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Decepticons}} Unfortunately this development left the Predacons as second-stringers to the new troops. Sky-Byte came up with the idea to disguise themselves to get the Decepticons and Autobots to destroy each other. With typical finesse all four of them picked Optimus Prime to dress up as, but the Decepticons and Autobots ended up fighting anyway. {{storylink|Commandos}}

Digging under the volcano on [[Montrose Island]], the three Predacons were first assaulted by some bats, then chased by molten lava. They eventually reached the ocean, and were forced to dive when the lava followed them over the cliff. {{storylink|Volcano (episode)|Volcano}} On a later mission, Sky-Byte had the trio attempt to draw Megatron's face in the ground to indicate a rendezvous point. They did get to fight X-Brawn though. {{storylink|Attack from Outer Space}}

Slapper was next seen kneeling before Megatron as Sky-Byte made his apologies for his latest fumble, this time claiming that Scourge had betrayed the Predacon cause. Turns out, Scourge was only pretending to be a traitor as part of an elaborate plan orchestrated by Megatron. {{storylink|The Test (episode)|The Test}}

[[File:The Fish Test Slapper Side Burn.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|When I told the barber to leave the side burns, that's not what I meant!]]

Slapper caught Sky-Byte hogging the computer to do on-line fish tests, and pointed out that frogs eat jellyfish (to which the retort was that sharks eat brainless toads). Sky-Byte's latest plan involved the Predacons disguising themselves as Autobots so Slapper disguised himself as Side Burn. When this plan failed, Slapper jokingly suggested Sky-Byte should tell the Autobots where the Decepticons were planning to attack, and was taken seriously. The Autobots distrusted Sky-Byte, naturally, until Slapper got the shark to do the "Universal Greeting Dance". Although the new plan ultimately failed as well, Slapper decided it was worth it to see Sky-Byte bark like a seal. Gas Skunk ventured the opinion that he needed to get a life. {{storylink|The Fish Test}}

Sky-Byte and the three Predacons raided a diamond mine in Antarctica in order to lure the Autobots into a trap. The [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] turned up instead of the expected [[Autobot Brothers]], but Sky-Byte took their leader, [[Wedge (RID)|Wedge]] captive. The Build Team tried to exchange him for a disk with a map of the [[Global Space Bridge]] and, after a chase with a penguin, the Predacons obtained their prize. Unfortunately it turned out to just be a map of some sewers. {{storylink|Wedge's Short Fuse}}

[[File:Sky-Byte Saves the Day Slapper.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|LIGHT RASER! RIGHT RASER! Ah, just die, Autobot!]]

Sucked into another of Sky-Byte's plans to attack the [[CGA Tower]], the Predacon trio instead found themselves holding the building up after the shark had an abrupt change of plans and insisted everyone save the hostages. Much complaining ensued. In the end the tower was saved, but the Predacons realised they still hadn't gotten the [[O-Part]]s Sky-Byte was after. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}}

The Predacon trio were put in charge of guarding the Autobot Brothers after their capture. They didn't last very long when the newly arrived [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] came to the Autobots' rescue. {{storylink|The Two Faces of Ultra Magnus}}

Hiding in some bushes, the Predacons observed the failure of one of [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]'s plans and observed that he was still Megatron's favourite. They attempted to join the battle only to flee when Optimus and Ultra Magnus merged to become [[Omega Prime]]. {{storylink|Power to Burn!}}

[[File:Friendly Contest Slapper.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Eeeeeexcellent...]]

During the Autobots' hunt for the O-Parts, Slapper helped Sky-Byte attempt to hide fake O-Parts. The toad was not of a lot of help, not being able to tell the fake ones from the real ones. He asked if he could keep the fake ones anyway, since they were kinda cool. He sensibly sat out the rest of the plans and let Sky-Byte make a fool of himself on his own. {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}}

The Predacon trio accompanied Megatron and the Decepticons to the [[Sahara]] to recover the [[Orb of Sigma]]. Their main contribution was to attempt to flee when the cavern in which the Orb was located began to collapse, and subsequently became buried under rubble. They were able to dig themselves out, only to find their energy being drained by a mysterious force. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} This didn't seem to slow them down, as they were hanging out with Sky-Byte again soon after the Autobots found [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]], and were able to snatch the 'bot while the Decepticons kept the Autobots busy. Although they turned up to the battle in Metro City to claim [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], their contribution to the fight was minimal. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}}

With the Decepticons' treachery taking them out of favour with Galvatron (as Megatron had become), the Predacons found themselves moving up in the hierarchy finally. They took part in the attack on the Autobot base, and were lured into a trap by Optimus Prime. The trio wisely took shelter once the Megastar turned up to add its fire-power to the fight, but the battle station was soon destroyed by Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} They continued to contribute little to the ongoing battle, and ended up following Sky-Byte into the space bridge when he and the Decepticons pursued the retreating Autobots in. Thus they were subsequently also trapped when Galvatron flooded the tunnel with molten lava. {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge}} Fortunately for them, they survived and went on to face the Autobots again (and were swiftly trampled into the dirt).

After the defeat of Galvatron and his Decepticons, Slapper, Gas Skunk and Dark Scream were rounded up and shipped off to an asteroid prison colony on board Fortress Maximus. As all the other villains argued and shrieked vengeance from within their ''Phantom Zone''-like prison cells, the Predacon trio lamented that Sky-Byte had been left stranded on Earth; a fate they considered worse than incarceration. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}

====Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?====
[[File:UltraMagnustotheRescue SkyByte haiku.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
When Megatron ordered Sky-Byte and Scourge to steal an experimental nuclear generator from the humans, it became a competition between the Predacons and Decepticons to see who could grab the glory for the mission. Despite this, Slapper still managed to be rather bumbling, letting his tongue out too far for other 'Cons to step on or trip over. Once the Autobots arrived, at battle was joined, but Slapper's swollen tongue was no match for Optimus Prime. Eventually, Scourge called off the fight by threatening an innocent human life dangling from a ledge. Not wanting to see innocents hurt, Sky-Byte ordered Slapper and Gas Skunk to "innocently" carry the generator past Scourge at a critical moment, spoiling his aim and giving Prime and Ultra Magnus a chance to punch his clock. Slapp then flew off on Sky-Byte's fin, the Predacons having successfully stolen the generator while Scourge was fooling around with the Autobots. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?}}
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====''Unite Warriors''====
While in the process of reformatting the [[Commando (RID)|Commandos]] back to their original programming, the Autobots of the post-[[Cybertron Alliance]] era recounted how they were corrupted by Gigatron and his Predacons. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}}

====''Legends'' comic====
When Gigatron and Sky-Byte ended their evil ways and joined the [[Dimensional Patrol]], Dark Scream, Gas Skunk and Slapper were released from prison and followed suit. As part of the Patrol, they helped defend the [[Legends World]] from a [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] army and rather enjoyed being heroes. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}}

===3H comics===
Slapper was part of the coalition army which fought back the [[Quintesson]] invasion of the recently reformatted [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He and [[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]] leapt onto an escaping dropship and planted bombs on it, leaping to safety before the bombs exploded and brought the ship back down to the surface. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:ACommonFoe-Slapper.JPG|thumb|117px]]
After the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] retrieved many [[stasis pod]]s from [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s laboratory to create a new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] army with the original [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. Slapper and [[Dark Scream]] were among the first to emerge. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Shell Game continuity===
In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], Sky-Byte rescued Gas Skunk, Dark Scream, and Slapper from having to serve the megalomaniacal [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]. They later came to the aid of [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]] during the last Autobot's final battle with Megazarak. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}}
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==Toys==
===Car Robots===
*'''Goosher''' (Basic, 2000)
**''ID number'': '''D-004'''
**''Accessories'': Tongue-mace

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Transmetal 2]] Basic Class [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Spittor (BW)#Toys|Spittor]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]'' Goosher transforms into a monstrous techno-organic toad. His [[beast mode]] tongue acts as a hand-held flail weapon for [[robot mode]], and can also be stored on his back. He also has a flip-up claw on his toad back, usable (if awkwardly so) in both modes.

:His Predacon [[spark crystal]] is hidden on the roof of his toad-head's mouth, which can be flipped up to simulate his in-show "Right Laser" attack.

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===Robots in Disguise (2001)===
[[File:RID-toy Slapper.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I live to serve you, Magneto!]]
*'''Dark Scream / Gas Skunk / Slapper''' (Mega Class 3-pack, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Tongue-mace

: For his [[Hasbro]] ''Robots in Disguise'' release, Slapper was only available in a Mega-sized 3-pack with his fellow stooges, [[Dark Scream#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Dark Scream]] and [[Gas Skunk#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Gas Skunk]].

: The Hasbro version of Slapper has only a slight difference from the Takara release, having much a richer emerald-green [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]] on his beast-mode eyes, rather than the paler green of ''Car Robots'' Goosher. (Oddly, Goosher's packaging shows him with the richer green found on the later Hasbro release.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Predacon/Slapper/slapper.htm More information on Slapper at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*According to the early ''Car Robots'' bible, Goosher has the following statistics:

:Height: 4 meters
:Weight: 3 tons
*Slapper's [[tongue]] is 42 feet, 3 inches long. He measured it himself in "[[Battle Protocol!]]".
[[File:SlapperWrecker.jpg|right|thumb|Amusingly enough, his Robots in Disguise fate was more dignified than what he would have had as a Wrecker.]]
*According to the ''Car Robots'' toy catalog, [[Dark Scream]], [[Gas Skunk]], and Slapper make up a subgroup known as the "3 Metal Beast Brothers" (メタルビースト３兄弟 ''Metaru Bīsuto 3 Kyōdai''). Apparently, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s intent was to have them parallel the "3 Car Robo Brothers" (as [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], and [[X-Brawn]] were called in Japan), but this subgroup name was never used in the show's Japanese version, nor was any familial relationship implied between the three.
*On the (now defunct) [[Fox Kids]] website was a bio for Slapper that referred to his, Dark Scream's, and Gas Skunk's three-member team as the "[[Predacon Field Squadron]]".<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20020124195705/http://www.foxkids.com/tvshows/transformers/characters.asp</ref> This bio (like the others from that site) was derived from a longer bio for Slapper given in the [[production bible]] for the ''Robots in Disguise'' English dub.<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2014/04/rid-character-bible/</ref> However, this team name was never used in the show itself.
*In the United Kingdom, "slapper" is a very rude thing to call a woman, having the same meaning as "[[Slag (G1)|slag]]". Unlike Slag, Slapper's name has continued to see use [[Slapper (Animated)|as recent as 2010]], but it probably won't last if a new toy is made.
*Hasbro considered using the name '''Wartoad''' for Slapper before release.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010907070945/media.hasbro.com/release.cfm?release=17 Toy Fair 2001 Press Release]</ref>
*In the Japanese version, Slapper speaks with a Kansai dialect, sort of the Japanese equivalent of "old-fashioned, backwoods goofus". Think hillbillies with a fixation on money.
*Early plans for ''The Wreckers'' comic called for Goosher to join their ranks. However, these plans predated the importing of ''Car Robots'' to the West, and when those plans were made known, [[3H Productions|3H]] replaced Goosher with the original version of the toy mold, [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]]. This also mandated a hasty change to the coloration of the promotional group-shot. Traces of the original coloration can still be seen in the final version, such as Spittor's hands being a lighter blue than the rest of his arms. Ultimately, Slapper ''did'' make an appearance in ''The Wreckers'', though not as part of the title group.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Goosher''' (グッシャー ''Gusshā'')
*''Russian:'' '''Yashcher''' (Ящер, "Lizard")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Car Robots Predacons]]
[[Category:Legends Predacons]]
[[Category:Multi-family characters]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) Predacons]]
[[Category:Sea specialists]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors characters]]
[[Category:Universe Predacons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Predacons]]

Landfill (RID)

2019-10-03T09:54:56Z

FortMax: /* Robots in Disguise (2001) */ note of Hasbro instruction omissions

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Landfill}}
:''Landfill is an [[Autobot]] [[combiner]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Landfill RiD Cartoon.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Arms: 3, Hands: 1?]]

A versatile powerhouse, '''Landfill''' is the combined form of the [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]]. Like his sometime-nemesis [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]], he is controlled solely by the thoughts of his central component, with the other team members giving up their autonomy in the combined form. Also in common with the Decepticon combiner, he can switch his limb components into different configurations to optimize his combat abilities. His unique design lets any one of the subordinate team members form his arms, with the other two serving as the legs, and gives him access to different tools and weapons in each configuration.

Landfill is composed of:
* [[Wedge (RID)|Wedge]] (central component)
* [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|Grimlock]]
* [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]]

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Reisz]] (English), [[Yūki Tamaki|Yukiko Tamaki]] (Japanese)|[[Alexandr Novikov]] (Russian, till [[Lessons_of_the_Past|Lessons of the Past]]), [[Vladimir Gerasimov]] (Russian, from [[Lessons_of_the_Past|Lessons of the Past]]), [[Jorge Ornelas]] (Latin American Spanish)}}

The Build Team first combined into Landfill when fighting [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] and [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] at the Autobots' North energy research facility. Fighting the pair on a frozen lake, Landfill was easily able to send them packing. {{storylink|Landfill (episode)|Landfill}}

Landfill was also formed in order to clear buildings and create a new foundation for the [[CGA Tower]], which had been damaged by the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}}

[[File:Test of Metal Landfill.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Landfill suddenly realised he was no longer in mint condition.]]
When the Build Team was in a battle with the [[Decepticon]] [[Commando (RID)|Commandos]] and losing badly to them, they resorted to combining into Landfill. Unfortunately, the Decepticons responded by forming [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]] and maintained the upper hand. The battle eventually got both combiners blasted underground in a place that was quickly filling up with oil. Landfill opened fire on the combustible, resulting in an explosion that forced both combiner teams to split back into their respective components. The Build Team were saved from being burned to slag by [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|A Test of Metal|A Test of Metal}}

[[File:Maximus Emerges Landfill.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Once the ruins containing [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] were located, Landfill fought successfully alongside [[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]] to protect them from Ruination. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} When the Decepticons subsequently exposed the place in which the Build Team had hidden Fortress Maximus, Landfill again attempted to protect the giant with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges|Maximus Emerges}}

During the battle after the Decepticons found Autobot headquarters, Landfill charged the ''[[Megastar]]'', only to be promptly blown into separate units by the station's firepower. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!|Surprise Attack!}} Landfill fought with the other Autobots against Ruination and Scourge while [[Omega Prime]] confronted Galvatron, until Prime was forced to order a retreat. {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge|Galvatron's Revenge}} Landfill was formed for the last time during the battle against Galvatron. He helped battle against the Decepticons, and joined the other Autobots in shielding Optimus Prime from Galvatron's paralysing rays. He and the rest of the team were held in a state of paralysis until Galvatron's defeat at the hands (or [[Matrix Blade|sword]]) of Omega Prime. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}

{{--}}

====''Universe'' comic====
[[File:RiD2001 Wal-Mart Landfill CardArt.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|]]
From [[Viron 903.0 Beta]], [[Dimensional Patrol]] member {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/13}} Landfill was abducted by [[Unicron]] to become one of the latest combatants inside the [[Cauldron]]. Before his inter-dimensional trek could be completed, however, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] from the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] attempted to intercept the dimensional transition before Unicron claimed his latest victims. Pulled in two directions, Landfill and his comrades Side Burn and Prowl were instead deposited on a frozen planetoid in space. A rescue team of Children of Primus deployed to the planetoid, but so did a team of [[Minion of Unicron|Minions of Unicron]]. Landfill worked together with the rescue team, a group of Autobots accidentally pulled in from the past by Rhinox's device, and his fellow victims to successfully defeat the Minions. Afterwards, the temporally-displaced Autobots were sent back to their proper spacetime {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}} while Landfill, Prowl, and Side Burn were sent back to their home reality without ever participating in the [[Universe War]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/13}}

===Shell Game continuity===
In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] used the [[Robosmasher|Robo-Smasher]] to turn Landfill into the evil [[Devastator (Universe Ultra)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise (2001)===
[[File:Build King.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Can he dig it? (Takara version pictured)]]
[[File:RID Landfill.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Yes, he can dig it. (Hasbro version pictured)]]
*'''Build King''' (multi-pack, 2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-022'''

:Landfill is formed by combining [[Wedge (RID)|Wedge]], [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]], [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]], and [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|Grimlock]]. Wedge forms the torso, while the other three can form either a single leg or both arms using a unique interlocking armature. Landfill's "hands" are simple claws formed from Heavy Load/Hightower's feet or Grimlock's treads, and each has a hole that allows for the "hand" to hold one of the three limb-bot's removable accessories. The third accessory then snaps onto Landfill's back in different locations depending on which figure forms the arms, a feature that was omitted from Hasbro's instructions. Wedge's double-barreled gun becomes Landfill's, er, groin shield. In [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''Car Robots'' line, Landfill's components were available in a Build King multi-pack, while in [[Hasbro]]'s markets they were sold separately. The Hasbro versions had a few colour changes from the Takara releases. Also, the Takara box set included a bio/tech spec card for Build King only.

:These molds were also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Devastator (Universe Ultra)|Devastator]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Landfill/landfill.htm More information on Landfill at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|WalmartYellow}}
[[File:RID Yellow Landfill.JPG|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Landfill Two, you are twice the bot Landfill One was!]]
*'''Landfill''' (multi-pack, 2003)

:A mainly-yellow redeco of the entire Build Team was released as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] multi-pack on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]", the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly-overcrowded shopping day of the year. The set cost considerably less than four individual deluxes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Landfill/landfill.htm More information on ''Universe'' Landfill at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:RID Landfill altconfigs.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Aesthetically-challenged, but functional]]
*Landfill's three possible configurations were not given official designations in English materials, but in Japan, they had specific monikers based on the character who formed the arms. The modes are:
**Heavy Load and Hightower as legs, while Grimlock provides arms. This is the most commonly used configuration. Known as "Hurricane Mode", Landfill's Japanese tech specs identify this mode as a multi-purpose form with the perfect balance of offensive and defensive power.
**Grimlock and Hightower as legs, with Heavy Load as arms. Used in "[[Sky-Byte Saves the Day]]". Referred to as "Typhoon Mode", this mode gives Landfill his highest offensive power.
**Grimlock and Heavy Load as legs, with Hightower as arms. Used in "[[Galvatron's Revenge]]" and "[[The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle]]". This form, going by "Cyclone Mode", excels in close-quarters combat.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Build King''' (ビルドキング ''Birudo Kingu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Build King''' (빌드킹 ''Bildeu King'')
*''Russian:'' '''Musorovoz''' (Мусоровоз, "Garbage Truck")

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Micro Change

2019-09-28T18:52:13Z

FortMax: /* 1984 */

{{disambig2|the pre-''Transformers'' toyline|the Kreons with alternate modes|Micro-Changer}}

[[File:MicromanMicroChange.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|<s>Micromasters</s> <s>Micro Machines</s> Micromen!]]
The '''''Micro Change''''' series was one of the two major [[Pre-Transformer|sources of molds]] for the original ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Transformers]]'' line.

''Micro Change'' was a subline of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s successful ''[[Microman|New Microman]]'' line of the early '80s, which consisted of 3.75" action figures that were super-posable and vehicles and robots for use by them. The Microman figures, unlike all subsequent 3.75" action figures (except their Western counterpart the {{w|Micronauts}}, made by {{w|Mego Corporation|Mego}} using licensed Microman molds) were on a 1:1 scale rather than representing full-sized [[human]]s/[[alien]]s/robots, so the transforming robots and vehicles they created had ordinary household objects (such as, um, handguns) as disguise modes. Many of the ''Micro Change'' figures came in multiple color schemes, many of which were eventually used for the ''Transformers'' line.

==Fiction==
By the time the ''Micro Change'' theme was introduced in [[1983]], the ''Microman'' story was told exclusively through text and manga pages in the toys' pack-in catalogues, with no tie-in fiction. This was no doubt part of the reason why Takara were willing to cancel the ''Microman'' line in favor of ''Transformers'' when [[Hasbro]] financed an [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] to [[To sell toys|promote]] their versions of the toys.

==Toys==
===1983===
[[File:Enemymicrochange.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Before he was our Enemy...]]
* '''MC-01 Micross'''

:The first version was the blue cassette used for [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. A red version, used for [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], came with Cassette Man. Towards the end of the line, a [[Enemy (G1)|red and blue version]] was released.

* '''MC-02 Jaguar'''

:The first version was used for [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]]. A blue version was released at the end of the line, and was used for the [[e-HOBBY]] figure [[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]]. In [[2007]], Jaguar was redecoed into [[Glit (KP)|Glit]] and then [[Stripes]] in [[2012]].

* '''MC-03 Condor'''

:The first version was used for [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]]. The blue second version was used for the e-HOBBY figure [[Garboil (G1)|Garboil]]. [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]'s and [[Sundor]]'s decos were created for the ''Transformers'' line.

*'''MC-04 Mini Car Robo'''
[[File:MicroChangePorsche.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:These all transformed into [[super deformed]] toy cars in the style of Takara's own ''[[Choro-Q]]'' line (imported to English-speaking markets as ''Penny Racers''). 01 - 03 were released in red, yellow, and blue and had license plate stickers on the back of the head panel. The other four were released in only one color scheme each, the same as their subsequent ''Transformers'' releases.
:*'''01 Porsche Turbo 924''', Pre-[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys|Cliffjumper]]
:*'''02 Familia 1500 XG''', Pre-[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]
:*'''03 Volkswagen Beetle''', Pre-[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]
:*'''04 4WD''', Pre-[[Gears (G1)|Gears]]
:*'''05 Jeep''', Pre-[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
:*'''06 Transam''', Pre-[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
:*'''07 Truck''', Pre-[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]

*'''MC-05 Camera Robo Microx'''

:Pre-[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]

*'''MC-06 Watch Robo'''

:This figure transformed from a robot to a watch. It came in black, blue, chrome, and gold versions. The figure wasn't released in the ''Transformers'' line until ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' in [[1993]] as [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]], but Takara had previously released it in North America in the ''[[Kronoform]]'' line.

* '''MC-07 Gun Robo 1910 Browning'''

:Browning came with either red or blue robot parts, in addition to a gold chromed contest piece. The blue version was released as the Japanese exclusive [[Browning]].

* '''MC-08 Cassette Machine Battlebike'''

:The Battlebike transforms from a full-sized audio cassette into a motorbike vehicle for the included ''Microman'' figure. A [[redeco]] of this toy was released in the [[1999]] ''Microman'' line.

* '''MC-09 Cassette Machine Jetheli'''

:The Jetheli transforms from a full-sized audio cassette into a helicopter for the included ''Microman'' figure. A redeco of this toy was re-released in the 1999 ''Microman'' line.

* '''MC-10 Cassette Man'''

:Pre-TF [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] with "Cassette Man" molded on the cassette door. He came with fake earphones and microphone that were also included in Soundwave's Japanese release, and Pre-[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Likewise, the Japanese Soundwave came with Rumble instead of [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]].

[[File:MicroChangeGunRoboMagnum.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Megatron's beloved grandfather.]]
* '''MC-11 Gun Robo S&W Magnum 44'''

:This figure had a revolving chamber, and came with either a brown or gold hilt. [[Ask Vector Prime]] would establish that this figure represents the [[Cymond]] analog of [[Kiloton]].

* '''MC-12 Gun Robo Walther P-38'''.

:Pre-Japanese [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]. This toy did not include any gun attachments, but had a gun, sword, and plastic pellets. It came with blue inner arms and legs, and was either black with a brown grip, or grey with a black grip in gun mode. The grey version was used for all vintage Japanese Megatrons (The Goodbye Megatron set came with the U.N.C.L.E. scope). The toy's grey deco was used for the e-HOBBY [[Megaplex]] figure.

* '''MC-13 Gun Robo Walther P-38 U.N.C.L.E.'''

:This figure came with all of MC-12's parts, as well as the gun extensions. Only one color scheme, silver with black handle in gun mode with red inner arms and legs, was released. This color scheme was used for all Hasbro releases of the original [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] and the Japanese reissues. This toy was also released in both MC-12 colors as e-HOBBY exclusives.

===1984===
* '''MC-14 Metal Man'''

:This figure transforms from a robot into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in [[robot mode]] or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

:Two versions were available, the more common silver chrome with black plastic accessories and robot parts or the considerably rarer bluish-silver chrome with red plastic accessories and robot parts. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Eggbot (BW)|Eggbot]] and [[Dark Eggbot]], where it was [[retool]]ed to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Star Dust]].

* '''MC-15 Metal Leo'''

:This figure transforms from a lion into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in lion mode or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

:Two versions were available, the more common gold chrome with black plastic accessories or the considerably rarer silver chrome with red plastic accessories. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''Beast Wars'' [[Eggleo]] and [[Dark Eggleo]] where it was retooled to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''Kiss Players'' [[Angela]].

* '''MC-16 Metal Hawk'''

:This figure transforms from a hawk into a metallic ball. It came with two guns that could either be wielded in hawk mode or attached to the sides in ball mode and a circular base upon which the ball mode could sit.

:Two versions were available, the more common gold chrome with black plastic accessories or the considerably rarer silver chrome with red plastic accessories. This mold (minus accessories) didn't see release in ''Transformers'' until ''Beast Wars'' [[Eggbird]] and [[Dark Eggbird]] where it was retooled to include a keychain. This keychain retool was later (again without accessories) used for ''Kiss Players'' [[Zangetsu]].

* '''MC-17 Kagiobo Dialman'''

:This figure transforms from a working dial lock to a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a purple deco did make a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as a [[Dialman|background generic]].

* '''MC-18 Kagiobo Magneman'''

:This figure transforms from a working key lock to a robot.

[[File:MicroChangeScopeMan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I take care of the place while the Master is away.]]
* '''MC-19 Binocular Robo Scope Man'''

: This figure transforms from a pair of working binoculars into a robot. The toy was never released in any ''Transformers'' line, but a version in a yellow deco did make a [[Easter egg|cameo]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] as a [[Pulse|background generic]].

* '''MC-20 Micro Scope'''

: Released in a primarily black deco, MC-20 was recolored into [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. The third tank mode could be used as a vehicle for a ''Microman'' figure. The toy's ''Micro Change'' deco was used for the e-HOBBY [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]].

* '''MC-21 Radi-Cassette Robo'''

:This figure came with an AM radio in the form of a fake Micro cassette, and an earphone. One could listen to the radio through the earphone, or put the radio in the main toy's cassette deck. After moving the switch above the left (non-functional) speaker "on" and pressing "play", a pair of batteries in the toy's right leg would amplify the signal from the cassette to the functional right speaker. A knob to the right of the tape door could change the station, and a volume knob and a plug for headphones were located on the toy's left leg. Due to the speaker plug, the transforming micro cassettes could not fit in the tape door. They could, however, fit in a compartment in the toy's back. The earphone plug could also fit in the small hole on the stock of the toys gun, and the speaker could fit in the large hole at the gun's center. The toy came in either blue or red. The red deco was used for [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]].

===Unreleased===
* '''MC-22 Beam Robo'''
[[File:Hardcase Micro-Change Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:This figure transforms from a working flashlight into a robot. It would eventually be repurposed as a full-body physical basis of the Decepticon [[Hardcase]].

* '''Planet-Robot'''
[[Image:Planet-robot.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Planet-Robot|Here's hoping Takara considers making a new planetformer mold.]]
:A transforming planet that only ever reached the design art stage. The design [[Unicron/toys|did not go to waste]], however.
{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://www.microforever.com/1983microchange.htm Micro Change at Microman Forever.]
*[http://1501bc.com/pretf/microman.html Microman at The Pre-Transformer Page.]

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

Graphy

2019-09-22T14:40:28Z

FortMax: /* Vintage G1 */ That sticker under the hole isn't new. It's just missing on the vintage one pictured above.

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Graphy is an [[Autobot]] [[Autobot Mini-Cassette|Mini-Cassette]] from [[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:G1 Graphy boxart.jpg|194px|thumb|CAW! We are the people. We will poop on you.]]
'''Graphy''' (グラフィ ''Gurafi'') is one of the Autobot [[Mini-Cassette]]s. The aerial intelligence soldier of the group, he is the calmest among them, a stark contrast to his hyper-violent partner [[Noise]]. Graphy is an impressive flyer with amazing eyesight.

As a member of the [[W Cassettebot]] sub-sub-group, he can combine with Noise to form the robot [[Decibel]].
{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''The Headmasters''===
[[File:G1toy graphy.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Gurafi''' {{sic}} (W Cassettebot, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-121'''
**''Accessories'': Left and right "Laser Guns"

: Graphy is a mini-cassette that transforms into a red ''Pteranodon''. A pair of silver-chrome laser guns attach to the ends of his wings. In tape mode, he fits into the chest compartment of [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] or [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] (and their [[retool]]ed reincarnations).

: Graphy combines with [[Noise#Toys|Noise]] to form the legs and chestplate of the humanoid robot [[Decibel#Toys|Decibel]]. In this form, his guns attach to his legs for added stability.

: As one of the few toys unique to the Japanese ''Headmasters'' toy line, and something of a tail-ender within the year's product ouput, Graphy and the other three "dino-cassettes" command ridiculous sums on the secondary market. Their actual ''rarity'' is questionable, though; similar "exclusive holy grails" [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Toys|Stepper]], [[Artfire#Toys|Artfire]], [[Blaster (G1)#TwincastG1|Twincast]], and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundblasterG1|Soundblaster]] were uncommon, but not vanishingly rare, yet still commanded top dollar due to overseas perception (until they got reissued, at any rate). Speaking of....

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/jtf_frame.php?art=dinocass W Cassettes toy article at TF-1.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Graphy/graphy.htm More information on Graphy at TFU.info]''

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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:Vintage-G1-Mini-Cassettes-3-Pack.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Mini-Cassettes 3-Pack''' (Multi-pack, [[September 16]], 2019)
**''Accessories'': Left and right "Laser Guns"

: In a surprise move, "'''Gurafi'''" (what the hell?) was reissued as part of the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' series, in a 3-pack alongside "[[Noise#Vintage G1|Noizu]]" and an inexplicable, seemingly-identical version of [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|''Vintage G1'' "Decepticon Frenzy"]]. This version of the pair comes on a retro-styled two-pack card which is actually the ''left half'' of a giant three-pack card, shared with Frenzy on the right half all alone. Bizarrely, this right/left arrangement is retained for the back of the set, with Graphy and Noise's instructions and bios on the left behind Frenzy, and Frenzy's instructions/bio (and the other necessary branding) on the right behind the dinos.

: This version of Graphy has several notable differences from the original, mainly in his stickering. His tape-mode stickers are generally larger, extending all the way to the edges of his parts, which leads to the detailing not lining up properly in tape mode. His central-body sticker adds a second silver line just above the tape "window", despite there being only one line on the connecting wing stickers (as the original has). And of course, he uses the new ''Vintage G1'' style [[rubsign]], with a red-only symbol and mirror-like silver border.

: This set was revealed when it went up for preorder on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on the first day of [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2019... despite not being announced at the show at all. This set was also available at general retail in Hong Kong. It was originally intended to be a [[HasCon 2019]] [[exclusive]], but was shuffled to Pulse following the convention's indefinite hiatus.
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Graphy's name is a bit of a head-scratcher, but given his pairing with "Noise", it's possible it's derived from "{{w|Equalization_(audio)|graphic equalizer}}," audio equipment used to adjust individual frequency levels in recorded audio.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Mini-Cassettes]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Optimus Prime (RID)

2019-09-08T17:53:58Z

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{{disambig3.5|the Autobot from the 2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise|the Autobot from the 2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise|Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime}}
:''Optimus Prime is the [[Autobot]] leader from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:RIDPrime02.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Ironically, filled with [[Burning justice|blazing justice.]] ]]

'''Optimus Prime''' (aka '''Fire Convoy''') is a stern and serious commander, devoted to protecting freedom and innocent life. He has seen the galactic path of conquest and destruction already burned by [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] and swears it will not include [[Earth]]. Optimus Prime often finds himself in the role of "straight man" to the more comic stylings of the other Autobots and [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]], and tends to treat their humorous exaggerations or personality quirks as statements of straightforward fact. His subordinates view him as a great leader, if stubborn and much too prone to long speeches. Optimus Prime's greatest weakness is his sense of nobility. If an adversary claims to have had a change of heart and discovered inner goodness, Prime will fall for it every single time. But once he finds out he's been had, they'd better watch out!

{{bigquote|Our power is greater than theirs, because it comes from a place of goodness, not greed.|Optimus Prime|"[[Battle Protocol!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Neil Kaplan]] (English), [[Satoshi Hashimoto]] (Japanese)|[[Jeong-gu Lee|Jung Goo Lee]] (Korean), [[Vladimir Gerasimov]] (Russian), [[Guilherme Briggs]] (Portuguese), [[Gerardo Reyero]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Massimo Lodolo]] (Italian)}}
[[File:BattleProtocol Prime gun.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Firearms are the right of all sentient beings.]]
Optimus Prime was created, along with [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]], by [[Alpha Trion (RID)|Alpha Trion]] during the [[Golden Age]]. The two of them were raised together, and thus, saw each other as brothers. However, this relationship was torn apart after the Cybertron Civil Wars, whereupon the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] chose Optimus Prime to command the Autobots in stopping the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]] leader [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] from ravaging the universe in his quest for energy. Ultra Magnus left Cybertron that same day, bitter and spiteful of his brother. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}}

Prime soon struck up command on [[Earth]], where he took the form of a fire truck. Operating out of a secret base in [[Metro City]], he and his fellow Autobots were more than ready to face Megatron and his Predacons. The conflict began when Megatron appeared in New York, attempting to kidnap the famous scientist [[Kenneth Onishi|Doctor Kenneth Onishi]]. Optimus struck up a friendship with Onishi's son, [[Koji Onishi|Koji]], and despite not being able to save the boy's father, vowed that he would help rescue him. {{storylink|Battle Protocol!}}

[[File:BulletTrainRescue Prime through window.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Armor Digivolve!]]
Optimus later took Koji to see the Autobot base, during a series of Predacon attacks on trucks around Metro City. New Predacon [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] turned out to be after a terrorist device hidden in a sports car. With the bomb on the verge of exploding, Optimus converted to his [[Super Mode|battle mode]] and used his power stream to blast the shark and the bomb safely into space. {{storylink|An Explosive Situation}} The launch of the [[Linear RFG]] bullet train was also a clear target for the Predacons, and Optimus ordered the Autobots to provide an escort. Sure enough, the Predacons destroyed a bridge ahead, and Optimus aided [[Team Bullet Train]] in stopping the train before disaster occurred. {{storylink|Bullet Train to the Rescue}}

Together with the [[Autobot Brothers]], Prime prevented the Predacons from stealing the [[Plutonium Energy Generator]] stored in a Metro City warehouse. When the generator was later moved, the Predacons made a second attempt, but Prime was content to sit back and watch the [[Spy Changer]]s go to work in foiling the quartet. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}}

{{quote|Your imagery is derivative. It lacks semiotic cohesion. And the hapless foe is you!|Optimus Prime, critiquing Sky-Byte's poetry|"The Hunt for Black Pyramid"}}

A distress call from Koji sent Optimus and the Autobot Brothers to a location in the sea near Metro City. Using the [[Global Space Bridge]], the Autobots made the leap out to a stricken ship, which was under attack by the Predacons. Prime fought with Sky-Byte, discovering that the shark had the edge while underwater. Once the ship was righted, the Autobot Leader quickly beat the Predacon into a withdrawal with his Fist of Steel. {{storylink|The Hunt for Black Pyramid}} Prime suspected that an attack by Megatron and the Predacon trio in the middle of Metro City was a diversion, and this was confirmed by an SOS from Side Burn, who was exploring [[Payuma ruins|Native American ruins]]. After Prime had traveled to the ruins and fought off Sky-Byte, the Autobots found a [[Doctor Onishi's microchip|microchip]], hidden there by Doctor Onishi. {{storylink|The Secret of the Ruins}}

[[File:SecretWeaponD5 TAI Prime thoughtful.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Something about the upper chassis design?]]
Following Side Burn's kidnapping by the Predacons, Prime responded to the ransom request... by turning up alone and promptly being captured himself. Megatron began beating on the bound Optimus, until [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[X-Brawn]] and the Spy Changers mounted a stealth rescue. The prisoners freed, the Autobots turned on the Predacons and chased them off. {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession}} When Koji reported a Predacon attack on the [[Grandpa|D-512 Stanwich Steamer]], Optimus coordinated the Autobot defense from home base. After [[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]]'s last minute rescue of the train, Optimus held Koji up so that the boy could film the steam engine. {{storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}}

[[File:SkidZsChoice Prime dynamic stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I hope you like this shot, [[Stock footage|cos you'll be seeing it a lot!]]]]
Optimus was not very worried about Mirage having apparently defected, stating that he was an Autobot and a member of the elite Spy Changers. {{storylink|Mirage's Betrayal}} Optimus has the Autobots all enter the [[International Grand Prix]] in order to try and find [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]], a recently arrived Autobot who had scanned a racing car and become possessed by the urge to compete in races. Unfortunately the Predacons decided to enter the race too, and partway through, Optimus and the Autobot Brothers found themselves holding up a huge rock dropped onto them by Megatron. Fortunately Skid-Z himself turned up and destroyed the rock, allowing them to chase Megatron off. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice}}

Another new recruit, [[Tow-Line (RID)|Tow-Line]] went rogue and began towing away random Autobots to an unspecified location. Prowl and Optimus finally managed to track Tow-Line down, correcting the damage to his circuits done by the Predacons, and rescuing their fellows. A rousing battle ensued, with inevitable defeat for the Predacons. {{storylink|Tow-Line Goes Haywire}} A Predacon investigation of the [[Cave of the Dragon]] lead Optimus and Midnight Express to dress up as a huge statue to chase them off. The ruse worked, and Optimus discovered that the cave did contain something of interest—an [[O-Part]]! {{storylink|The Ultimate Robot Warrior}} Concerned at recent Predacon activity, Optimus called the Autobots back to HQ to review previous missions. {{storylink|Hope for the Future}}

[[File:TheDecepticons Prime missile launchers.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Why my shoulders hurt?]]
Lead by Doctor Onishi's microchip to [[Castle Peak]], Prime and the Autobot Brothers found the Predacons digging up a derelict Autobot spacecraft. The ship contained six [[protoform]]s, which Megatron promptly stole, whisking them away to nearby [[McKinley Army Base]] to be formatted into [[Decepticon]]s. During the fight at the base, [[Kelly (RID)|Kelly]] attempted to flee in a fuel tanker, and was saved by Optimus from plunging into a crater. The last protoform scanned Optimus and the tanker at the same time, resulting in [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], a Decepticon resembling a twisted clone of the Autobot leader. {{storylink|The Decepticons}} The Decepticons' first mission was to attack [[Sherman Dam]], during which Optimus managed to stop them from detonating explosives planted on the dam, and clashed with Scourge. {{storylink|Commandos}}

[[File:Volcano Prime battle mode stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I am Optimus Prime. And your Light... is mine."]]
More activity lead Prime and the Spy Changers to [[Montrose Island]], where they clashed with the Decepticons and Sky-Byte. With the volcano in danger of erupting, Optimus froze the crater with his Blizzard Storm attack, but was occupied fighting Scourge to do any more. He pinned [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]], allowing the Spy Changer to use their [[Inferno Blast]] to divert the erupting lava to the sea. {{storylink|Volcano (episode)|Volcano}} The Decepticons had [[Movor]] fired into space to try and locate the Autobot base from orbit, by observing Autobot movements. Optimus had Side Burn go to [[Pier 7B]], where an ambush had been arranged. Prime's battle with Scourge was largely won by the fact that Movor kept firing on the pair from space and accidentally hitting Scourge. {{storylink|Attack from Outer Space}}

Prime hoped that Scourge and his fellow Decepticons would one day be restored to their true Autobot selves, and in fact at one point [[Mega-Octane]] met with Optimus Prime, claiming that the Decepticons wanted to defect. Just as Optimus was about to show the Decepticons to the Autobot base, Sky-Byte attacked. Scourge's strike at the Predacon would have incurred a human casualty, had Optimus not deflected the sword blow with his [[Flying Fist]], and the trick was revealed. Enraged with disappointment, Optimus [[Burning justice|glowed with power]] as he fought off the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Test (episode)|The Test}}

[[File:WedgesShortFuse Prime Blizzard Blast.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|This image conjures some uncomfortable imagery...]]
Optimus took part in countering a series of attacks on power plants, {{storylink|The Fish Test}} and arrived in [[Antarctica]] in time to help the [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] defeat the Decepticon and Predacon forces. {{storylink|Wedge's Short Fuse}} He also helped the Build Team reach the space bridge computer after the Decepticons sabotaged it. During the subsequent battle in the Arctic, he was content to let [[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]] face Megatron alone, as a matter of honor. {{storylink|Landfill (episode)|Landfill}}

Sky-Byte and his Predacons attacked the [[CGA Tower]] during its opening, apparently holding the humans inside hostage and demanding that Optimus Prime bring him the O-Parts. Optimus headed for the scene, but was cut off by the Decepticons. His haste resulted in him speedily dispatching Ruination with one shot from his Blaze Blaster, before hurrying to the tower. After a further battle with Scourge, Optimus helped stabilise the tower so that Landfill could create a new foundation for it. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}} After the Decepticons began a vendetta against the Build Team, Optimus ordered the Build Team not to get involved—but they did anyway, battling Ruination underground. Prime reached the location after Landfill had defeated the Decepticons in a huge fireball, and extinguished the four Autobots. {{storylink|A Test of Metal}}

[[File:Forced Fusion Optimusbattlestation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Matters escalated when Ultra Magnus appeared on Earth, making his desire to take the Matrix from Optimus Prime known to his "brother". Optimus confronted Magnus, inviting the Autobot to join his team, but Magnus refused and challenged Prime to a duel. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}} Optimus refused to fight Magnus, and was thus mercilessly fired upon, until [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[X-Brawn]] arrived to carry him away. Prime took refuge on a deserted island, but the Decepticons, Megatron, and Magnus all tracked him there. In the midst of the battle, Magnus forcibly activated their ability to combine into [[Omega Prime]], intending to use it to drain Prime of his energy so he could take the Matrix, but Optimus managed to take control and use their combination to stop the Decepticons. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}}

Optimus took time out to review footage of the Autobots' recent missions, in order to better understand his enemies. {{storylink|Lessons of the Past}}

After the Decepticons captured the Autobot Brothers, Optimus confronted them, but was unable to fight back under threat of the brothers being killed. Despite being pounded on by the Decepticons, Optimus was fit enough to combine with Ultra Magnus once the three brothers were freed. {{storylink|The Two Faces of Ultra Magnus}} Optimus came to the Autobot Brothers' rescue himself when they experienced an odd power drain during battle. He fought Ruination and Scourge alone until Ultra Magnus arrived to lend a hand. {{storylink|Power to Burn!}}

[[File:KojiGetsHisWish Optimus firing at Scourge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I don't belong in this reality!]]
During the search for some ruins under Metro City, Optimus Prime monitored things from base. He joined his men when they found [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] hidden in the ruins, and helped fight the Decepticons off. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} While the Build Team concealed Fortress Maximus, Optimus kept Scourge busy, fighting the Decepticon beneath the city. {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} He turned up in the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] after the rest of the Autobots had collected all of the O-Parts, in time to fight off Megatron. {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}}

[[File:MaximusEmerges Optimus and Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Christian side-hug.]]
Combined into an orb, the O-Parts lead Optimus and the Autobot Brothers back to the Sahara, and a pyramid located in a cavern beneath the sands. There they battled with Megatron and the Decepticons over the [[Orb of Sigma]]. Once again, Omega Prime was formed in order to battle Megatron, and at the end of the battle, only the Autobot was still standing. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} Though the Autobots gained the location of [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]], the key to activating Fortress Maximus, Cerebros was snatched from their grasp by the Decepticons. Optimus lead his men in attempted to protect the titan, but Scourge managed to succeed. Fortress Maximus proved impossible to control, and began rampaging across the city. The return of Megatron, in a few form as Galvatron, complicated the battle, and even Optimus and Ultra Magnus combined into Omega Prime were unable to stop the devastation, until Koji managed to command Maximus to stop. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}}

[[File:SurpriseAttack Optimus carries Cerebros.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|"I look ridiculous"]]
Clashes with the Decepticons and Fortress Maximus in a desert {{storylink|The Human Element}} and a forest were largely unsuccessful, but internal ructions in the Decepticon ranks eventually resulted in the Autobots managing to gain control of Cerebros. {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}} When the Decepticons discovered the location of the Autobot base and mounted an attack, Optimus took Cerebros, leading the Decepticons through Metro City to an ambush in a more remote location. Prime and Magnus combined into Omega Prime once again, but found they were ineffective against the power of Galvatron's ''[[Megastar]]'', and were forced to sit back and watch as Fortress Maximus dealt with the battle station. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}}

Galvatron had survived the confrontation and began draining power from Fortress Maximus. When Omega Prime confronted him, he responded by using [[cyber-bat]]s to enslave and threaten the world's children. Prime was forced to call a retreat through the space bridge, which gave Galvatron the opportunity to trap them there and flood the tunnel with lava. As Optimus was overcome by the lava, Koji's words inspired him to escape and confront Galvatron once more. {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge}}

Though Galvatron seized the rest of the Autobots in an energy field, Optimus escaped and combined with Ultra Magnus. Omega Prime challenged Galvatron one-on-one at the [[Earth's core]]. He was seemingly no match for the Decepticon leader, until Fortress Maximus sent his power, which energized the Matrix, forming the giant weapon, the [[Matrix Blade]]. Galvatron was defeated, and with that, the Autobots' mission on Earth was finished, and Prime resolved to return to Cybertron—but not before "one last look around" with Koji and the rest of his team. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}

====Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?====
[[File:UltraMagnustotheRescue Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
With the other Autobots all engaged in other fights around the world, Optimus Prime alone was available to answer T-AI's battle protocol at an experimental nuclear generator in Arizona. His opening plan was to lure the Predacons and Decepticons away from the humans to battle them at a safe distance, but his wayward brother Ultra Magnus intervened, confronting the villains head on in the middle of the generator plant. As Prime chastised Magnus for his rash action, Scourge overheard and seized on the idea to threaten the humans if the Autobots didn't stand down. Despite his anger at Optimus, Ultra Magnus remembered his Autobot training and reluctantly laid down his weapon. At the proper moment, though, the brothers managed to attack a distracted Scourge and save the humans. The Predacons and Decepticons escaped with the generator, but the humans were safe. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
Some time later, Optimus was part of Omega Prime as Omega Prime worked with Fortress Maximus to put an end to the universe-consumption campaign of an apparent non-singularity version of Unicron, a warlord who had united his consciousness with [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/28}}
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====3H and Fun Publications comics====
[[File:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Here I am, kept in this tiny room, forced to be kept merged to this dude who hates me.]]

In universal stream [[Viron 903.0 Beta]], {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/13}} after turning in Galvatron to the proper authorities, Optimus Prime enjoyed the time following by studying various lifeforms and their environments on other planets throughout the universe. During this vacation, his weapons systems were upgraded considerably.

However, his skills were inevitably needed once again on Earth when evil threatened the planet. He formed the [[Dimensional Patrol]] from the ranks of the Autobots who had stayed behind on Earth, as well as additional experts in transwarp technology, to defend the planet from those who would do it harm via the "temporal and spatial nexus" in Earth's proximity. Unfortunately, Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and several members of the Dimensional Patrol were abducted by [[Unicron]]. Here they were to battle each other in the [[Cauldron]], where their energy would feed and repair the shattered body of the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|Optimus Prime's profile in Club magazine #1}} One of Optimus's fellow abductees was [[Red Alert (RID 2001)|Red Alert]], who died at some point and had his body taken over by [[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/13}}

As Omega Prime, Prime and Magnus escaped this fate in a jailbreak set into motion by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]. They left Unicron for their home universe via a portal created by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]], {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} but shortly thereafter they were once again called into service by [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

{{note|It is unclear whether the change to a yellow color scheme accompanied the weapons systems upgrade or if these colors were visited upon him by the [[Unicron virus|corrupting energies]] of the [[Pit]]. Since his colors had returned to "normal" by the end of the Universe conflict (see below), the latter seems most likely.}}

[[File:OptimusPrimeRIDprimuschamber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Prime picked this trick up from watching ''BASEketball.'']]

During the final battle with the [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minions of Unicron]] in the [[Pit]], Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus (as Omega Prime) were fighting alongside the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] when the corrupt pocket universe began to collapse around them. Omega Prime and the others fled through a dimensional portal, but the powerlinxed brothers were diverted by the former [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] into [[Aurex 405.0 Epsilon|another reality]], {{Storylink|Revelations Part 2}} just in time to stop [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] from unleashing the [[Dead Matrix]] inside the Spark Chamber of [[Primus]]. The evil clone was defeated, {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} and the brothers hooked up with [[Sentinel Maximus]] and his comrades as they attempted to fortify the local Cybertron against the [[Unicron Singularity]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

[[File:InvasionPrologue-Primes.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Prime probably should have learned by now that Sentinel Maximus can't do anything.]]
Working relatively behind the scenes while that reality's [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his crew searched for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Optimus Prime and his brother found themselves moderating an internal dispute among the Mini-Con colonies in Cybertron's debris field, {{Storylink|Revelations Part 4}} and were engaged with a Cybertronian-sized version of [[Unicron]] himself when Primus first transformed due to an infusion of Cyber Key Power. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}} Some months later, after the final battle with the Cyber Key empowered [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], Optimus Prime first met his local counterpart, and they exchanged information on their endeavors over the last few months. With the newly reformed Unicron on the loose after their last encounter, Optimus chose to join Ultra Magnus and Sentinel Maximus in hunting him down. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

Optimus Prime was gathered in [[Axiom Nexus]] by [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|its Optimus Prime]], along with a roster of other Optimus Primes and [[Sentinel Maximus|their]] [[Lio Convoy|kin]] in a group known as the [[Convoy (group)|Convoy]]. A multiversal cataclysm in [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|a universe]] seeded with [[Rarified Energon]] and an invasion by evil Autobots from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|the negative polarity universe]] had called them into action. Since Matrix bearers were usually never allowed into Axiom Nexus, this was a grave threat indeed! {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}}

His name was on a list of Convoy members given by [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]] to [[Andromeda (TransTech)|Andromeda]]. The list noted that he was also known by the moniker "Ignition Prime" and hailed from universal stream Viron 903.0 Beta. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/21}}

Ignition Prime was present at a meeting of the Convoy after the turmoil caused by the [[Waruder]] invasion of Axiom Nexus. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

Despite his great sense of duty, Prime longs for a day when he can return to his original Earth to spend time with his old pal [[Koji Onishi]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 8|Optimus Prime's profile in Club magazine #8}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|To avoid confusion with ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime, "Fire Convoy" will be used to refer to the character.}}
=====Ask Vector Prime=====
Fire Convoy was a vassal of the [[Convoy Council]] and a peer of [[Reverse Convoy]], [[Lio Convoy]], and [[Galaxy Convoy]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/14}} He led the [[Dimensional Patrol]] in pursuit of [[Megatron (RID)|Gigatron]]'s [[Predacon (RID)|Destronger]]s to the year 2000 at the behest of the [[Convoy Council]]. While Fire Convoy was making preparations, he discovered the Beta BT unit of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] which had been in storage for centuries. Knowing that the memories it contained were invaluable, Fire Convoy had the Beta BT unit rebuilt with [[Spy Changer]] technology and infused with life by [[Vector Sigma]]. [[Prowl 2]] taught Fire Convoy and his Dimensional Patrol much about life on late 20th century Earth although Prowl 2 himself was unable to join the Dimensional Patrol on their expedition due to the risk of time paradoxes. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/10}}

=====''Kiss Players Position''=====
[[Shaoshao Li]] time-traveled the year [[2000]] to acquire Fire Convoy's piece of the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] (in reality [[Angolmois Energy|Unicron's lifeforce]]) while Fire Convoy [[Battle Protocol!|was battling]] Gigatron in New York City. Shortly thereafter, [[Primus|a golden hand]] snatched away the Allspark fragment. {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)#Weekly Kiss Players Position shows|Kiss Players radio drama #47}}

=====''Legends/Unite Warriors''=====
In the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], Fire Convoy was a fictional character in a franchise of toys and media. Affected by [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]'s '80s Transformation Beam, a TV began airing adult-rated content at prime time as was acceptable in the '80s, including a scene of [[#KT Figure Collection|Fire Convoy creeping on a bathing T-AI]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 3|Bonus Edition Vol. 3}} When Sky-Byte was sent to the Legends Universe, he was perplexed to find that the Transformers were fictional. When [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattle]] explained to him about characters like [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], Sky-Byte found through research that "Optimus Prime" was the English name of his hated enemy, Fire Convoy. Thus, he sought to ruin Fire Convoy's reputation in this world... by dressing up as ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' Optimus Prime. The plan didn't work out, as Sky-Byte was unable to bring himself to crush young fans' dreams. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 6|Bonus Edition Vol. 6}}

While grappling with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] in [[2021]], [[Mega-Octane]] was disappointed in Prime's strength compared to that of Fire Convoy. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}}

Following his victory on Earth, Fire Convoy returned to his own future and continued leading the Dimensional Patrol from [[Neo Brave Maximus]]. When an escaped Scourge attacked their base to rescue Devil Gigatron, Fire Convoy tried to initiate [[Battle Protocol]] only to find that T-AI had been hacked by [[Dark Ai]]. As it turned out, however, Gigatron had lost his taste for evil and refused to come with Scourge, instead choosing rekindle his old friendship with Fire Convoy and joining the Patrol. {{storylink|LGEX Scourge Prologue}}

=====Spacewarp's Log=====
In one reality, [[Megatron (RID)|Devil Gigatron]] was imprisoned at [[Garrus-7]] after his defeat by Fire Convoy. After Devil Gigatron upgraded into Gigatron Z, broke out of prison, and went on a rampage with his new Autobot-turned-Predacon crew, Fire Convoy's crew stopped them. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/27}}

===Air Attack Optimus Primal===
In [[Viron 102.0 Beta]], Optimus Prime was a student of [[Scavenger (RID)|Scavenger]] at the [[Autobot Military Academy]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/22}} Later, on early 21st century Earth, Prime led the Autobots against [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]]'s Predacon/Decepticon forces. The enemy received aid from the time-traveling Predacon criminal [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]], who granted Galvatron a body upgrade into Megatron Megabolt. This body could form the head of Megabolt Maximus, the Megatron-hijacked Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}} Optimus Prime was assisted by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], a "spirit guide" also from the future. {{storylink|Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Air Attack Optimus Primal toy bio}} After a long and difficult battle, Prime and Primal triumphed over Megatron and Cryotek. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}

===Shell Game===
[[File:ShellGame optimusprime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Good thing we didn't see what happened to him, or else [[The Transformers: The Movie|history would've repeated itself.]]]]
In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], Optimus Prime, as part of [[Omega Prime]], defeated Megatron, but Megatron was soon replaced by a more fearsome Decepticon/Predacon leader, [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]. On the eve of a critical battle with Megazarak's forces, Optimus's loyal soldiers [[Fireflight (Universe Deluxe)|Fireflight]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], [[Drydock (TF 2010)|Drydock]], [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]], [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] were abducted by [[Unicron]] to fight in the [[Universe War]]. Despite some of Megazarak's Decepticons being abducted as well, Optimus, [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], and [[X-Brawn]] ultimately fell to Megazarak's onslaught. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}}

Optimus's corpse was thereafter visible on the surface of Cybertron, one of countless Autobots who fell at the hands of [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]. {{storylink|Shell Game}}
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===Spy Changer continuity===
[[File:WorldsCollide4 Viron universe portal.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"Hmmm... ''yellow''... Do you think that's me, Prowl?"]]
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
When the [[Herald of Unicron|Heralds of Unicron]] destabilized the [[space bridge nexus]] in [[Aurex 402.24 Gamma]], causing the space bridges to become windows to other dimensions, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] caught a glimpse of Optimus Prime and Prowl. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
[[Image:Optimusprimelittleyellowdifferent.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Wait a minute... there's something bothering me about this Prime. I know! This female Optimus Prime ''doesn't have a fire ladder!'' Enjoy your ''negligence suit'', lady!]]

Turns out the Optimus Prime of [[Viron 1103.12 Gamma]] was female! When the [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] of her world accidentally turned all of Earth's energon toxic, Optimus Prime and her troops had to downsize into new Spy Changer forms to survive, much to the amusement of the Predacons... until the Autobots blew up the Predacons' pure energon and the bad guys ran out of energy. Optimus's nemesis [[Scourge (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Scourge]] was the only villain that made the shift to a Spy Changer body, but she too was defeated by Prime's army. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/18}}

====OTFCC Voice Actor Drama====
{{voiceactor|[[Michelle Carolus]] (English)}}

Optimus Prime and her cohorts [[Prowl (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Prowl]], [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Ironhide (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Ironhide]] were later plucked from their universe and stranded on a frozen planetoid, a side effect of [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s device that blocked [[Unicron]]'s attempt to kidnap Transformers from multiple dimensions. These stranded Autobots were targeted for 'recruitment' by [[Reptilion]] but rescued by the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]. During the battle, Optimus took charge; [[Prowl (RID)#Universe comic|a Prowl]] was left bemused taking orders from someone so short while Optimus was distracted (and annoyed) by his constant statement of what attacks he was going to do.

Optimus and her crew appeared to stick around for the [[Universe War]]. {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}}

{{note|Prime's "Worlds Collide" cameo was originally meant to be the cartoon incarnation Optimus Prime, but was later retconned into being the Prime from the Voice Actor Drama. That Prime was called "he" by Prowl, but was later retconned into being female as a nod to the female fan who voiced him for the presentation.}}{{--}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-10-FireConvoy.jpg|thumb|75px]]

Fire Convoy watched [[T-AI]] bathe at [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
1,000 years after the [[Grand Uprising]], Fire Convoy was a member of the [[Convoy Council]], which unanimously voted to dispatch the ''[[Hyperborea (BW)|Hyperborea]]'' to pursue the ''[[Terrastar (BW)|Terrastar]]''. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
While [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] explained the purpose of his [[Timemaze]], a red robot appeared on one of the device's screens. {{Storylink|Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers|Requiem of the Wreckers}}

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise (2001)===
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*'''Super Fire Convoy''' (2000) / '''Optimus Prime''' (Super Class, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-001'''
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

:''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a Japanese Hino Brandlier fire truck. Harkening back to Generation 1 toys, he features chromed wheels with rubber tires. The forward section of his truck detaches to become his standard [[robot mode]]. His '[[trailer]]' can be reconfigured into a sort of battle station. The station can then be disassembled and attached around the robot to form his Battle Mode. His standard robot can combine with [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] to form [[Omega Prime]].

:The original [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Car Robots'' release differs from the [[Hasbro]] version in that it has a darker, metallic-flake plastic, gold chrome eyes for both modes and has no Autobot symbols tampo-printed on the shoulder pads. Obviously, the voice clips used for the Japanese toy are also different, although the English clips are essentially translations of the Japanese ones (with the Hasbro toy incorrectly proclaiming that Optimus Prime's transformation into super mode uses the code-phrase "[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|maximize]]"). Additionally, the Hasbro version has the unfortunate tendency for its rubber tires to split down its molding connection. Furthermore, Fire Convoy's missiles are of a different mold on the Japanese toy. The toy’s ladder features a trigger that flips all four of his missile launchers forward into firing position when pressed. On Fire Convoy, pressing this trigger causes all four missiles to immediately launch (if by "launch" you mean "be-flung-up-into-the-air-and-fall-to-the-ground-instantly") when they flip forward, whereas the Hasbro toy removes the auto-fire feature, allowing them to be launched one-at-a-time via individual triggers. Unchanged from the Takara release, the tires feature the name "FIRE CONVOY" instead of "OPTIMUS PRIME". The Hasbro release also filled in the lowest row of holes on the sides of the ladder's lower section, which are also attatched to the wrong sides. This misassembly is present on all Hasbro releases of the mold, as well as the Encore release.

:By some bizarre twist of fate, the standard [[robot mode]] has four [[Mini-Con]] ports on his arms ''before'' they were used in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''.

:Optimus Prime's pistol can also be stored on the right side of a backpack, but this was dropped from the Hasbro instructions.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Defensor (OTFCC)#Universe .282003.29|OTFCC 2005 Defensor]], but that toy ended up unreleased.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Black Super Fire Convoy ''' (Super Class, 2000/2001)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

: Also known as "Super Fire Convoy Black Version" and "Dark Super Fire Convoy", this [[black repaint]] of the Optimus Prime figure featured a golden chrome chest, and clear sirens. It was available only as a prize in several contests held by Takara: 15 units were available as prizes in a raffle held in [[TV Magazine]] in July; 400 were raffled off in a drawing that involved sending in coupons that came with the ''Car Robots'' DVDs (200 from October to December 2000, and 200 more from March to May 2001); and an undetermined amount were offered in a scratch-card contest also held by TV Magazine.

:This figure was also sold in a giftest with a black version of Ultra Magnus as "Black God Fire Convoy", noted below.

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*'''Clear Super Fire Convoy''' (Super Class, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

: Clear Super Fire Convoy is constructed primarily of translucent plastic, with opalescent/glittery white parts and gold chrome hubcaps. Like the Black Version of the figure, was only available as a contest prize. An unknown number of units were raffled off as part of the "Convoy Car Robots Campaign" between June and July 2000, while 15 were available at drawings held at Tokyo's Seibu Department Store between the 15th and 28th of August.

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[[File:CR-Black-God-Fire-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|ULTIMATE JETBLACK BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Black God Fire Convoy''' (Giftset, 2000)
:This two-figure giftset includes the Black Super Figure Convoy figure, plus a black version of the Ultra Magnus figure (itself exceptionally rare), who together combine to form Black God Fire Convoy. It was ''ludicrously'' limited in its availability, with the only ten units known to exist being offered as prizes in a scratch-card contest that TV Magazine run until early November 2000.

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*'''God Fire Convoy Special Clear Version''' (Giftset, 2000)
**''Accessories'': [[Matrix Blade|Super God Sword]]
:The God Fire Convoy Special Clear Version (ゴッドファイヤーコンボイスペシャルクリアバージョン) set includes a DIFFERENT clear Super Figure Convoy figure (with silver chrome hubcaps), plus a clear version of God Magnus. Together, they combine to form God Fire Convoy. The set also included the Super God Sword, which had previously been available only through various contests and raffles.

:The giftset was exclusive to Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores. Released on November 23, 2000, it was limited to 3000 pieces; reportedly, only 100 TRUs carried the set, and limited customers to one purchase on the day of release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/ClearSuperFireConvoy/superfireconvoy.htm More information on Clear Super Fire Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Spychanger RIDPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Tiny BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Basic Class, 2002)

: This is a smaller, simplified version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime made for the Spy Changer/Basic Class in the ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline. It has no standard [[robot mode]] and parts do not detach. Oddly, all promotional images of this figure depicted it colored in ''orange''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Spychanger Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Super Fire Convoy''' (Super Class)

:The original Super Class Fire Convoy/Optimus Prime was planned to be reissued in 2014, but no progress was made. The reissue also intended to include a TRU exclusive Super God Sword accessory,<ref>http://news.tfw2005.com/2013/08/05/super-fire-convoy-2014-reissue-178159</ref> however...

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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy-OptimusPrimeSuper.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|LEMON-FLAVORED BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Supreme Class, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

: A Sam's Club [[exclusive]], the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' release of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime basically swapped out all of his red plastic for a yellow-orange color. He came packed in [[robot mode]] in an upright display package, which featured a sticker on the front with a hilariously mistransformed Omega Prime, advertising the toy's combining ability with the simultaneously-released, slightly-redecoed Sam's Club exclusive ''Universe'' release of ''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus.

: For some reason, the Autobot symbol on his chest in Battle Mode is left unpainted.

: He is [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Shotimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/TFUOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFU03-toy OptimusWMSpychanger.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Tiny LEMON-FLAVORED BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Prowl''' (Basic Class two-pack, 2003)

: One of a half-dozen Wal-Mart exclusive ''Universe'' toys to hit in the span of a few short months in 2003, this version of Prime is a yellow [[redeco]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Spy Changer]] Prime (with an oddly-unpainted face), based on the Sam's Club version of the larger toy. Prime was only available in a Basic-pricepoint two-pack with [[Prowl (RID)#WMSC|Prowl]].

: Of note, this figure's [[#Spy Changer continuity|sole fictional depiction]] thus far is the first female incarnation of any Optimus Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/TFUOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Spychanger Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy ridprime magnus 2pack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|MULTIVERSAL BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles
:This Costco exclusive is a slightly redecoed Super [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Optimus Prime toy. He was sold with ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Cybertron|Ultra Magnus]], a repackaged Super Class ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ultra Magnus. His continuity of origin was ambiguous for years, as he was released under the ''Cybertron'' banner. The Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime]]" settled the issues in [[2015]].

:In Australia, this set was released as a Myer exclusive.
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium RIDPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|METAL BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Display stand, nameplate

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Optimus is a six-inch tall [[die-cast]] metal and plastic version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime. In [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] the ladder rotates at its base and the nozzles flip out of the end of the ladder, but the ladder cannot extend. As he is much simplified compared to the larger toy, the (largely hollow) front of the vehicle cannot separate and form the standard [[robot mode]], nor can the rear of the vehicle form the battlestation. Instead, the entire fire truck transforms into a simplified version of the super robot Battle Mode. His legs unfold like the original Super Mode's forearms do. On this version of Optimus, panels on his forearms pop up and reveal small, non-firing sculpted guns.

: His ladder can be detached, as can his arms. Oddly enough, the ladder can connect to his shoulder joint, but only on the detached arms. This is very bizarre, as his arm and ladder don't do anything when connected. He also has some strange ports around his body that seem to do nothing.

: This mold was also used to make ''Titanium Series'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Titanium Series|Hot Zone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitRIDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
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*'''God Fire Convoy''' (Multi-pack, [[March 23]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

:In this ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' reissue giftset, Super Fire Convoy and God Magnus have slightly different plastic colors, and the chrome details are replaced by show-accurate paint applications. Fire Convoy's truck mode has the "C-001" license plate [[show-accuracy|as seen in the animation]]. The tip of the Super God Sword is now translucent.

:Many specimens of this toy feature a design flaw in Fire Convoy's ankle joints, which makes it hard or impossible to get the truck cab to clip together properly. Quality control errors are common on this set, from poorly-aligned parts of the robots themselves, to electronics that play the wrong sounds, to even inaccurate callouts and pictures on the packaging. [[TakaraTomy]] took the unprecedented step of issuing a public apology and refunded recall of the set.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-god-fire-convoy-lg64-seaspray-and-rione-lg65-targetmaster-twin-twist-lg66-targetmaster.1124163/page-60#post-15674212 TakaraTomy apology and recall notice]</ref>
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers DX===
[[File:Rid prime kabayakit1.jpg|225px|thumb|Puny BURNING JUSTICE]]

*'''Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Accessories:'' Pistol
:As part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers DX]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s, Optimus Prime was one of three pre-assembled transforming figurines packaged with lemon candy. Capable of transforming into only the cab portion of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Prime's [[robot mode]] could also be upgraded into his Super Mode by attaching several additional armor pieces (two boots, two gauntlets, two arm-cannons, two shoulder guards, a head, a chest piece and a ladder), some of which came packaged with Prime himself, and the rest of which were split between the other two figures in the line, [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]] and [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]].
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Rid prime kabayakit2.jpg|225px|thumb|[[Scale|Out of scale]] BURNING JUSTICE]]

*'''Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' 1
**''Accessories:'' Pistol
:Part of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' range of candy toys this version of Prime is a diminutive non-transforming snap-together model kit packaged with a stick of gum. Split across two plastic sprues, the kit is made of metallic silver and translucent red pieces with some painted details, which must be cut off their sprues and assembled by the buyer.

*'''Super Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' 2
:Prime's Super Mode also got representation in ''Transformers Gum''. Just as with his standard ''Gum'' figure, this one is likewise non-transforming, silver and translucent red, and packaged with gum.
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===Trans Kit===
[[File:Rid prime kabayakit3.jpg|225px|thumb|White Chocolate, Blueberry, and Cherry (not pictured) BURNING JUSTICE]]

*'''Super Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' 1
:Another model kit of Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Trans Kit]]'' range of candy toys. This non-transforming figure was cast entirely in one color of plastic, but was available in either grey, blue or red. It came packaged in a two-piece box with candy-coated chocolates.

*'''Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' 2
**''Accessories:'' Pistol
:Like his larger self, this version of Prime was also available in grey, blue and red plastic.
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===KT Figure Collection===

*'''Ai-chan''' (2004)

[[File:AI PVC.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Perverted BURNING JUSTICE]]
: This figurine was produced by [[KT Figure Collection]], and included in a set of four others. It is notable in that not only is this the only non-[[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] PVC in the entire set, but Ai-chan is portrayed bathing in a hot spring, and is thus completely nude, aside from her hat. A [[super deformed]] Super Fire Convoy is seen peeking over the side, and a miniature [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Gelshark]] bath toy is in Ai-chan's hands.

: Yes, it's creepy. And you may find her face is familiar, BECAUSE the figure is designed by [[Yuki Ohshima]], who did the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|creepiest thing]] in the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] ever.
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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Super Optimus Prime''' / '''Megatron'''

[[File:RobotHeroes-RID2001-OptimusPrimeMegatron.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|ADORABLE BURNING JUSTICE with [[Megatron (RID)|lazy madman]]]]
:Robot Heroes Optimus Prime was an ''adorable little robot'' based on his "Battle mode" look, and was going to be available with Megatron.

:This didn't happen because our god is not a loving and forgiving one.

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==Notes==
*According to the first ''Car Robots'' toy catalog, Optimus and his Autobots are part of a "Dimensional Patrol" that followed the Predacons from another dimension. This seems to have been only vaguely alluded to in the Japanese version of the show—Fire Convoy expressed bewilderment in the 12th episode for an O-Part "to exist during this time," suggesting that he and the O-Parts come from another time—but does not seem to have played a large part of the main story, to the extent that the ''Robots in Disguise'' dub was able to omit it entirely. However, the [[3H Productions|3H]] supplemental materials for the ''Universe'' series re-established the idea, presenting the "Dimensional Patrol" as a post-cartoon organization.
*The first ''Car Robots'' catalog also stated that Fire Convoy and Gigatron were once "[[:File:MangaYoungDeathyStarSaber.jpg|childhood friends]]" that became eternal rivals. We don't really have any idea how that was supposed to work.
*Fans in Japan joke that Optimus Prime is an Autobot [[Emperor of Destruction]] rather than an Autobot [[Supreme Commander]], due to his actions in the ''Car Robot'' anime.
*For this incarnation of Optimus, voice actor [[Neil Kaplan]] specifically impersonated the voice of the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Peter Cullen]]. ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime is one of the few major Optimuses ([[Optimus Prime (Animated)|three as]] [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|of 2019]]) whose English voice actor isn't Cullen or [[Garry Chalk]]. At conventions, Kaplan refers to himself as "the {{w|George Lazenby}} of Optimus Primes".<ref>This would presumably make [[David Kaye]] the {{w|Daniel Craig}} of Optimus Primes.</ref>
*''Cybertron'' "Multi-Pack" Optimus Prime's on-package [[bio]] seems to indicate he's ''Unicron Trilogy'' Optimus Prime. However, his (and Magnus') deco was later used in the [[Fun Publications]] ''Cybertron'' fan club magazine comic as ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime having traveled to the ''Unicron Trilogy'' universe.
*Optimus Prime's [[Super Mode]] chest resembles the chest of EnRyu from ''[[Brave (franchise)|King of Braves GaoGaiGar]]'', another Takara series. EnRyu also transforms into a fire truck with a similarly positioned "ladder cannon".
*This is the first incarnation of Optimus not to be [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|killed off]] at any point during his series. Possibly due to the fact that he is not intended to be [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] in the original ''Car Robot'' series.
**However, the Optimus Prime in "[[Shell Game]]" was later retconned as an iteration of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime, so that darkens things a bit.
*Optimus was left out of the [[BotCon 2010]] [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] video tribute to Optimus Prime(s).
*Michelle Carolus voiced Optimus at the [[OTFCC 2004]] voiced drama but Optimus's female voice went unmentioned by the rest of the cast. Eleven years later, "Ask Vector Prime" retconned her into an Optimus Prime who just happened to be female (grandfathering the Spy Changer Scourge as female too, due to their clone nature). In the script, she was called "Optimus Prime (Micro)".
*''Kre-O'' Fire Convoy wears a ''Kre-O'' [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] helmet piece painted up to resemble Super Fire Convoy.
*This incarnation of Optimus later inspired the name and design of [[Fire Prime]] in the ''Animated'' storybook "[[Bots of Science]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Fire Convoy''' (ファイヤーコンボイ ''Faiyā Konboi''), '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマス・プライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Fire Convoy''' (파이어콘보이 ''Paieo Konboi'')
*''Russian:'' '''Optimus''' (Оптимус)

==Footnotes==
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Talk:University of Dallas

2019-09-07T16:43:33Z

FortMax: Created page with "How do we want to handle the opening sentence? There isn't any in-fiction stuff giving the city it's in, and the real-life University of Dallas isn't actually in Dallas. --~~~~"

How do we want to handle the opening sentence? There isn't any in-fiction stuff giving the city it's in, and the real-life University of Dallas isn't actually in Dallas. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] ([[User talk:FortMax|talk]]) 12:43, 7 September 2019 (EDT)

University of Dallas

2019-09-07T16:41:38Z

FortMax: Not actually in Dallas, and the bio card doesn't day it is.

The '''University of Dallas''' is located in Irving, [[Texas]].

==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Major Tungsten|Nick Tosetti]] attended the University of Dallas. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/28}}

==Notes==
*Despite its name, the University of Dallas is not actually in Dallas, but in the neighboring Irving
*In case you were wondering, the University of Dallas is not the separate and distinct {{w|University of Texas at Dallas}}, which isn't in Dallas either.

==External links==
*[http://udallas.edu/index.php University of Dallas official website]
*{{w|University of Dallas}} at Wikipedia

[[Category:Education facilities]]
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Major Tungsten

2019-09-07T16:31:27Z

FortMax: /* Ask Vector Prime */ fixing source date. Bio card was August, not September.

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:''Major Tungsten is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:DOTM-toy_Thunderhead_MajorTungsten.jpg|thumb|right|400px|LET'S GO YEAH SHOCK AND AWE I'll just cover the rear YEAHHH!!!]]

Major '''Nicholas W. "Nick" Tosetti''', codenamed '''Tungsten''', is loud. He's also quite happy to bomb the holy heck out of his enemies from a safe distance. And with his like-minded Autobot partner [[Thunderhead]] around for him to heroically take cover behind? Look out.

==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
Nick Tosetti was born in Canton, [[Mississippi]] to first-generation immigrants from [[Sicily]]. A frequent target of bullies, Tosetti learned the power of striking from a distance. He studied at the [[University of Dallas]], taking advantage of the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]]'s {{w|Reserve Officers' Training Corps|ROTC}} program to defray his costs. His aptitude for mathematics made him an ideal candidate for field artillery. Tosetti was serving as a captain at [[Fort Irvine]] when news of the [[Transformers (film)|Battle of Mission City]] hit, and he immediately organized a relief mission, distinguishing himself in the aftermath of the battle. After joining NEST, he met his partner Thunderhead, a 'bot who shared many of his philosophies and introduced Thunderhead to heavy metal music. Tosetti enjoys listening to [[Iron Maiden]] or [[Black Sabbath]] while watching Thunderhead blasting the heck out of Decepticons. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/28}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
* '''Major Tungsten / Thunderhead''' (Human Alliance Basic, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA22'''

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Human Alliance#Dark of the Moon|Human Alliance Triple Changer]] figures, Major Tungsten is a [[retool]] of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] [[Human Alliance]] [[William Lennox#Transformers (2010)|Captain Lennox]] figure, with a new head and articulated wrists. He comes packaged with [[Thunderhead]], and is compatible with any Human Alliance robot figure. His flak jacket is shown to be dark grey in the promotional image, but the final version uses tan. He also includes a tampographed [[Autobrand]] that isn't shown in the picture.

: This mold was also used to make [[Sergeant Chaos#Toys|Sergeant Chaos]] and was retooled with a new head as ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Robert Epps#Toys|Robert Epps]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MajorTungsten/majortungsten.htm More information on Major Tungsten at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* {{w|Tungsten}} is a metal used in various types of electrical devices (light bulbs, for instance). This makes Major Tungsten a thematically appropriate partner for a guy named Thunderhead. Additionally, Major Tungsten's middle initial "W" is the chemical symbol for tungsten.
* His biography in "Ask Vector Prime" was done as a homage to the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' filecards. [[Bill Forster]] was responsible for the template.

==See also==
*[[:File:MajorTungstenAVP.jpg|Nicholas W. Tosetti / Tungsten bio card]] from Ask Vector Prime

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[[Category:Human Alliance]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:United States military officers]]

Dallas

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'''Dallas''', [[Texas]] is a city in the [[United States of America]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Generation 1 storybooks===
The [[Global Building Corporation]] built the Triplet Towers in Dallas. Turns out it was actually a fiendish [[Decepticon]] plot by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to trap people so [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] could hold them for ransom. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukexclusive|Dallas}}
[[Snarler]] and the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] set a [[hellhound]] loose in Dallas to run amok, hoping to smoke out the [[Survivors]], but instead inadvertently drew out the rogue Decepticon [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]]. {{storylink|Way of the Warrior}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
The [[Machination]] maintains offices in Dallas through a front company called [[Epsilon Holdings]].
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==External links==
* {{w|Dallas, Texas|Dallas}} at Wikipedia

[[Category:Cities in the United States]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) cities]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 cities]]

Dallas

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University of Dallas

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The '''University of Dallas''' is located in [[Dallas]].

==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Major Tungsten|Nick Tosetti]] attended the University of Dallas. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/28}}

==Notes==
*In case you were wondering, the University of Dallas is not the separate and distinct {{w|University of Texas at Dallas}}.

==External links==
*[http://udallas.edu/index.php University of Dallas official website]
*{{w|University of Dallas}} at Wikipedia

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[[Category:Live-action film series locations]]
[[Category:United States of America]]

Ravage (G1)/toys

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[[File:Ravageboxart.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Package art|Boxart]] that shows a pose you can actually create? Impossible!]]

You've got a lot of toys, don't you? You cute widdle kitty!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1toy ravage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Behold... the world's skinniest jaguar.]]
* '''Ravage / Rumble''' (Cassette 2-pack, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles

: Originally a ''[[Micro Change]]'' "Micro Cassette Robo Jaguar", Ravage transforms into a microcassette that can fit into the tape door of the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] toys. In his feline [[robot mode]], he is armed with two "heat-seeking missiles", which plug into the cassette spool holes above his hips. He was released in a two-pack with [[Rumble (G1)/toys|Rumble]] in Hasbro markets from 1984 to 1986, outliving their fellow cassette two-pack, [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]] and [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]], on toy store shelves by a year. In 1985, a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] was added to Ravage's shoulder, replacing the Decepticon insignia sticker that had been there previously.

: This mold was later used to make [[Glit (KP)#Kiss Players|Glit]], [[Howlback (G1)#Collector's Edition|Howlback]], and [[Stripes#Encore|Stripes]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on Ravage at TFU.info]

*'''Ravage''' (Decepticon Cassette, 1985)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right missiles

: Ravage was released by [[Milton Bradley]] in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain as in individually-packaged cassette, rather than in a two-pack. The only notable difference with the MB Ravage toy itself is that the [[rubsign]] has been applied in a few different places on the "cassette" side of his cassette mode, including in the center window (where the tape reel sticker goes), or on his cat-mode flank.

::*''[http://tfsquareone.blogspot.com/2018/07/milton-bradley-g1-ravage.html More information on Milton Bradley Ravage at tfsquareone]''

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[[File:G1toy japanese ravages.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Jaguar''' (Cassette, 1985/1986/1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''19''' (1985), '''D-59''' (1986), '''D-104''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case (certain releases only)
:Other companies elected to release Ravage on his own in various countries, rather than with Rumble. [[Milton Bradley]], for instance, [[The Transformers (European toyline)|released]] him in this fashion, on blister card packaging, in [[Germany]], [[France]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]], and [[Spain]].

: In Japan, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] also released Ravage (aka "Jaguar") all on his lonesome, like all his cassette contemporaries, packaged in a small box, and with a clear tape case he could be "stored" in. He was re-released in Japan in 1986, this time on a blister card, with a new ID number and without his case, and then again in 1987, with his original packaging and case reinstated, and with yet another ID number.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on Ravage at TFU.info]

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[[File:LPRavage.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|What I've done I'll face myself To cross out what I've become]]
*'''Transformers Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition''' ([[September 23]], 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right missiles, tape case
:[[Linkin Park]] Ravage is a gold and ... also gold [[redeco]] of Ravage. He's packaged with Linkin Park gold redecoes of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Linkin|Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Linkin|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Linkin|Buzzsaw]], and [[Ratbat (G1)#Linkin|Ratbat]] on a flocked-purple plastic tray inside a special commemorative box. He has no stickers, factory-applied or otherwise. Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition was exclusive to [http://www.suru-la.com SURU] and limited to 2000 pieces.
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy mcdonalds jaguar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Panther''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 1996)

{{note|[[Panther]] was officially [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Ravage in the ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' manga.}}

:Part of the first [[McDonald's]] ''Beast Wars'' promotion, Panther transforms into a heavily-armed Humvee with electronic lights and sounds, plus a spring-loaded missile.

: No, just kidding, he transforms into a panther with no other gimmicks. In keeping with most Transformers fast-food premiums, he features an extremely simple transformation scheme, mostly just standing him up in [[beast mode]], making the mechanical detail on the inside of his arms, legs and underbelly visible, and flipping back his beast mode head to reveal his robot mode head. His panther tail is a molded detailing in his back, unlike what his promotional art suggests. His head bears a resemblance to [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]'s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Panther/panther.htm More information on Panther at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy ShadowPanther.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Fuzzy kitty!]]
* '''Shadow Panther''' (Deluxe, 1997)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-7'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail parts, Water Gun

: This originally Japanese toy, named [[Shadow Panther]], is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]] toy in black, silver, and yellow, transforming into a generic big feline. His tail/flanks separate to form a non-firing blaster, while his underbelly forms a water-shooting "gut gun" that can be used in either mode.

: Much later, in early [[2000]], this toy was offered through Hasbro's online collector service, [https://web.archive.org/web/20000511173639/http://www.hasbrocollectors.com:80/brand.cfm?brand=8 HasbroCollectors.com]. Initially, it was sold under toy's original name and identity,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000302144832/http://www.hasbrocollectors.com:80/product.cfm?product=7 Original toy listing for Shadow Panther on HasbroCollectors.com, retrieved March 2, 2000] (archived)</ref> but [https://web.archive.org/web/20000606112621/http://hasbrocollectors.com:80/brand.cfm?brand=8 months later], the site relisted it under the name of "'''Tripredacus Agent'''", [[repurposing]] the toy as the same character as Ravage (then called "Tripredacus Agent" due to [[trademark]] issues). Though the toy's online bio (a translation of the Japanese "Shadow Panther" bio) remained unchanged for the "Tripredacus Agent" listing, it was worded vaguely enough to enable it to also be used for the toy's repurposed identity.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000615174513/http://www.hasbrocollectors.com:80/product.cfm?product=7 HasbroCollectors.com toy listing for Shadow Panther renamed "Tripredacus Agent", retrieved June 15, 2000] (archived)</ref>

: This mold was also used to make [[Tigatron]], and was planned to be used for the canceled ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy [[Nightprowler]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Predacon/TripredacusAgent/tripredacusagent.htm More information on "Tripredacus Agent" (aka Shadow Panther) at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TripredacusAgent toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Mutant kitty!]]
* '''Tripredacus Agent''' (Deluxe, 2001)
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, tail-flail

: This Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] is a redeco of—wait, can you guess?—[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Transmetal 2 Cheetor]], in black, silver, and gold, transforming into a monstrous techno-organic (but not [[technorganic]]) big cat. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher on his cat mode back that can be removed and used as a hand-held weapon, plus his tail detaches to form a hand-held flail. His left forearm has a flip-up blaster-shield (of dubious usefulness), while flipping up a panel on his right-rear leg reveals his [[spark crystal]].

: The toy's bio mentions how the "former saboteur" had taken on "several aliases while involved the Beast Wars," in an apparent attempt to further harmonize the above-repurposed Shadow Panther toy with the character of Ravage/Tripredacus Agent.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Predacon/TripredacusAgent/tripredacusagent.htm More information on (Transmetal 2) Tripredacus Agent at TFU.info]''

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===''Beast Wars Metals''===
{{anchor|Metals}}
[[File:BWtoy-JaguarTM.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Nobody actually transforms this thing. Ever.]]
* '''Metals Jaguar''' (Beast Wars Metals Deluxe-sized toy, 1999)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''X-9'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip, left & right pistol barrels

: ''Beast Wars Metals'' Jaguar is a heavy [[retool]]ing of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#TM1|Transmetal Cheetor]], just as Ravage's robot mode CG model in the show is an altered [[Transmetal]] Cheetor. He transforms into a robotic big cat, with flip-out thrusters for a third "flight" mode (not, as in the episode, into a cassette tape that plays wicked 1980s style electric guitar, for obvious reasons). His forearms each have a spring-loaded flip out pistol stub, which can be extended with add-on barrels that clip to his rear legs in beast mode. His tail also can detach to form a whip-weapon, but he doesn't hold it very well.

: Jaguar's chest opens double-door-style to reveal a flat panel where one of three stickers can be placed. One, a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[spark]] chamber, is factory applied. The other two, an image of the original Megatron from the Golden Disk recording or a Decepticon symbol, can be applied over the existing sticker.

: This toy was also used to represent [[Jaguar]] the Younger in the [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]] and the mold was used to make [[BotCon 2001]]'s version of [[Tigatron]]. The original version was used to make ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Cheetor (Armada)#Toys|Cheetor]], and as the basis for the non-toy character [[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Destron/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on ''Beast Wars Metals'' Jaguar at TFU.info]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STFRavage.jpg|299px|thumb|So tiny... So CUTE!]]
* '''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF 05'''

: The ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' version of Soundwave comes with a ''teeeeeny'' version of Ravage, which does actually transform into a microcassette that fits in the tape-case door. ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Ravage may very well be the actual smallest functioning ''Transformers'' toy made.

:He's about the size of your pinky fingernail. And you could accidentally inhale him if you're not careful.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Jaguar at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:AlternatorsRavage(Corvette).jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He brakes for Meow Mix and nothing else...well, sometimes nip.]]
* '''Battle Ravage''' (2004)
** ''Japanese name:'' '''Ravage'''
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''11'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine-blaster

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' "Battle" Ravage (presumably named so for [[trademark]] reasons) is a retool of [[Tracks (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Autobot Tracks]] from the same line. Like Tracks, his [[alternate mode]] is a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] 1:24 scale Chevrolet Corvette Z06, in his case a black convertible version of the model compared to Tracks's hardtop version. Like Tracks, Ravage features opening doors, hood and trunk, plus a detailed driver/passenger compartment including a dashboard. In robot mode, he retains Tracks' upright biped robot form, just replacing the Autobot's head sculpt with a new sculpt inspired by Ravage's Beast Wars form. Like Tracks, each robot mode forearm is equipped with slide-out (non-firing) double blasters, a part of his engine forms a double-barreled hand-held blaster, and two (non-firing) missile launchers attached to the sides of his back are "hidden" next to the seats in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

: The Japanese ''Binaltech'' version differs from Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version by having parts of the vehicle mode shell made of [[die-cast]] metal and has the entire car shell painted, whereas the ''Alternators'' version's vehicle shell is made entirely out of plastic. The ''Binaltech'' version is also notable for sporting the American name "Ravage" rather than the established Japanese name, "Jaguar", also for trademark reasons. Both versions sport a [[license plate]] that simply says "RVG", even though [[prototype|test shots]] of the ''Alternators'' version still featured a "BTL RVG" license plate.

: The Tracks hardtop version of this sculpt was also used to make ''Alternators'' [[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]], whereas the convertible version originally used for Ravage was used as the basis for the one-of-a-kind [[Michael Bay|BayBot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AltBattleRavage/battleravage.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Battle Ravage at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Alternatorsravagejaguar.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Soundwave had MTV pimp his kitty.]]
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*'''Ravage''' (Alternator, 2007)
**''Alternator ID number'': '''26'''

: The second version of ''Alternators'' Ravage (now without the "Battle") is an entirely new sculpt, with the alternate mode being a licensed 1:24 scale Jaguar XK (appropriately enough), with all the normal bells and whistles inherent in the line (opening doors, seats, etc). This is a toy of many "firsts". Not only is it the first ''Alternators'' character with two distinctly different toys, it's one of the first two Decepticon Alternators with an original sculpt (alongside [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]]), it's the first ''Alternators'' toy with a European manufacturer's car model as its alternate mode, ''and'' it's the first ''Alternators'' character to have a non-humanoid "robot" mode, as its non-car form is now a quadrupedal big cat.

: After Ravage had been released in various European markets, his and Rumble's releases in the United States were questionable for a while, as the relaunched ''Alternators'' line was in its final decline by that point. Ultimately, they were shuffled to be [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]]s, set in an endcap display alongside the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Devastator (G1)#Classics 2|Constructicon Devastator]] exclusive [[giftset|gift set]] in March/April 2007...in some stores. In others, they were crammed in the normal aisle with everything else. Assuming they even showed up at all.

: This Ravage and the aforementioned Rumble were only released as part of the ''Alternators'' line, with no counterpart in the ''Binaltech'' line, or any Japanese release of the sculpt whatsoever at all.

: On this note, Ravage has a [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]] license plate (which spells out his name as "RAVAGE" this time), regardless of which country the toy was purchased in. The steering wheel, however, is on the left, as in the United States. I say, ''meow.''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/AltRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:G1toy TFC ravage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|A light breeze is enough to defeat him.]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (Transformers Collection, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''18'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case

: The original Ravage figure was first [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' series, packaged along with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundblaster]] (the rebuilt form of Soundwave from the Japanese [[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|''Headmasters'' series]]) and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]]. As was the case when he was originally released with Soundblaster in 1987, Buzzsaw sports a different sticker in place of his cassette spool image; this version of Ravage now features this new decal as well, an image of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]] which reveals the city-bot's weak spots when viewed through Soundblaster's clear-red chest door (in the same way [[Tech Spec]] decoders work). Ravage's sticker highlight's Maximus's right leg; Buzzsaw's pinpoints his left shoulder.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on Transformers Collection Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics (2006)''===
[[File:G1toy commemorative ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Sit, boy.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Commemorative Edition, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case

: Hasbro's first reissue of the original Ravage toy (identified as "Battle Ravage" on the packaging, but by his original name in the instructions) came packaged with Soundwave and Laserbeak. The set was originally intended to be part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline. The phrase "Commemorative Edition" is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]], as all Commemorative Edition toys were. Just as Soundwave is effectively a redeco of the ''Transformers Collection'' Soundblaster figure, featuring a double-wide chest-door that allows Ravage and Laserbeak to fit inside him at the same time for the first time on a Hasbro release, Ravage also appears as he does in the ''Transformers Collection'' line, sporting the Fortress Maximus sticker in place of his cassette spools, but now with no way for it to be "decoded", since Soundwave's door is colorless. Ravage also comes with a tape case for the first time in Hasbro markets.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Classics Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Tsravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25| Hey im right over u do u see me? Im the canceled plastic cat sulking near u on the big shelf!]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (6" Cybertron Heroes)
:A ''[[Titanium Series]]'' version of Soundblaster, a redeco of the "Cybertron Heroes" [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] figure, was supposed to come with a tiny version of Ravage, as opposed to the original toy's [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]]. Although displayed at [[BotCon 2007]], the set was ultimately canceled along with several other solicited 6" Cybertron Heroes, but this did not stop Soundblaster from appearing as a cross-sell on the packaging for ''Titanium'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] in late 2008 (which claimed he would have been "also available" as of November 2008), as Hasbro was unwilling to spend the resources on altering the packaging for these already-complete products. Notably, Ravage was never actually seen in robot mode, only in cassette mode, tucked inside Soundblaster's chest.
 
{{canceledtoy}}

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===''Universe (2008)''===
[[File:TFU08-toy Ravage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I'm finally 3D now, but in exchange for some poseability.]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Generation 1 Series

: Available only with the [[Hound (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Deluxe-Class "Autobot Hound" toy]], this new-mold Ravage transforms into a "tape mode" that can attach to a pair of flip-up tabs on the back bed of Hound's vehicle form. In this mode, Ravage is compatible with either the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Soundwave]] or [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Blaster]] molds. In jaguar mode, the [[5mm post|5mm holes]] in his flanks can accommodate the weapons of the [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Ravage]] (even though there are tiny unpainted versions of the weapons above his hips).

:At [[BotCon 2008]], Hasbro claimed that Ravage's alternate mode would be marketed as a "capture mode" so that young children, unsavvy about technology from fifteen years before they were born, wouldn't be confused. Despite the toy arguably still treating Ravage as "captured" by Hound, the packaging only refers to Ravage's alternate mode as a "tape mode".

:This mold was also used to make [[BotCon 2010]] ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ravage (SG)#Timelines|Ravage]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFURavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2008) Ravage at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case

: In 2009, the original Ravage toy was once again included with another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2009. He comes with his weapons and his own cassette case, and continues to sport the Fortress Maximus sticker from his ''Transformers Collection'' release in place of his cassette spools, the only tape in the set to do so.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei houndravage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Hound''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-13'''

:A [[redeco]] of ''Universe'' Ravage, Jaguar features the same plastic colors as his Universe counterpart, only his legs are a significantly darker metallic gray than the Hasbro version (so much so they almost look black in certain lights).

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===''Device Label''===
[[File:Device Label Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|From a data storage device often used to store music, to a data storage device often used to store music. Some things never change.]]
*'''Device Jaguar''' (Device Label, 2009)

:Part of the ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' series of functional electronic gizmos, "Device Jaguar" transforms from a working USB 2 gigabyte thumb drive into a black mechanoid panther.

[[File:DeviceLabeltoy-Ravagedesktop.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|$50 for a 2 gig thumb drive was a lot to ask for until we learned about this.]]

:Stored on the USB drive is an installable program called "Transformers Desktop Defender." When the Ravage device is plugged in, a Ravage avatar appears on the screen, transforming from thumb drive to jaguar mode as the program is activated. The program's setup allows you to rename your jaguar to anything you desire, alter the avatar's movement speed and his personality, decide whether he eats your desktop icons, and view his function, mission, and [[Tech Spec]] numbers. Whether he appears as Ravage or Tigatron can be selected as well.

:This mold was also used to make ''Device Label'' [[Tigatron#Device Label|Tigatron]], and he came preloaded with the same program. It was later used to make [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Device Label|Cheetor]] as well.
:This particular figure is the subject of many, ''many'' [[knockoff]]s. Caution should be made to distinguish the actual product when buying, as the knockoff versions often have computer-damaging malware(!) installed into them.
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===''Encore''===
[[File:G1toy encore cassettes1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Great Cassette Operation''' (2009)
**''ID number'': '''15'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right missiles, tape case

: The original Ravage toy was reissued once again as part of Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' line, in the first of a series of cassette multi-packs alongside [[Rewind (G1)#Encore|Rewind]], [[Eject (G1)#Encore|Eject]], and [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Encore|Buzzsaw]]. This reissue of Ravage is the first to reinstate his original tape spool sticker, doing away with the Fortress Maximus sticker that had decorated the figure since ''The Transformers Collection''. Additionally, it relocates his rubsign to his flank, restoring the Decepticon insignia sticker to his shoulder that had only previously been included on his 1984 release. Of course, the figure came with its weapons and the now-standard cassette case.

:In 2014, Ravage and the rest of the Cassettes were re-released as a lucky draw prize (along with the other 2 box sets) for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, though this was very likely to be remaining stock.
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===''Masterpiece''===
{{MPSoundwaveMold}}

[[File:MPtoy-Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The money shot.]]
*'''Rumble & Jaguar''' ([[2013]]-[[February 23|02-23]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Pink tape case

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Jaguar transforms from a fully show-accurate three-dimensional [[Articulation|articulated]] robotic jaguar, into a mini-cassette the same size as his ''Generation 1'' toy, although he cannot fit in the original Soundwave toy's chest cavity. Rather notably, his rockets are no longer separate accessories, and are fully integrated into the transformation. He comes with a pink case which can be used to store him in tape mode, and comes packaged in a two-pack with [[Rumble (G1)#Masterpiece|Rumble]].

:Jaguar was retooled and redecoed into ''Masterpiece'' [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]].

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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-Ravage.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2013)
**'''09 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Clear tape case

:Included with the [[Hasbro]] [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-exclusive version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]], Ravage features a ''slightly'' different shade of gray paint, and comes with a clear version of his micro-cassette case.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/MPRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Ravage at TFU.info]''

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===''Generations''===
*'''Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition''' ([[2014]]-[[March 23|03-23]])
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*'''Specialist: Autobots''' (multi-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, Ravage figure

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====''Combiner Wars''====
[[File:BotCon2016toy-Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It looks like a... uh... like a big cat of some kind." "...What, like a puma?" "Yeah, man there you go."]]
*'''Dawn of the Predacus''' ([[BotCon 2016]] boxset)
**''Accessories:'' G-Metal blade/gun, Gun/fist/foot

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Ravage is a retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]], which transforms from a supercar resembling a Lamborghini Diablo to robot and back! As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe limb he is able to combine with any such styled Voyager Class toy or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, but is, of course, intended to be combined with Sea Clamp, Cicadacon, Ramhorn, and Tarantulas to create [[Predacus#Toys|Predacus]].

:The limb piece can connect on the vehicle mode's top in two different ways: either by using the 5 mm peghole arrangement most of the other Stunticon molds use, or through a system of tabs which incorporate the weapon closer to the vehicle. The limb piece can also be stored on the robot's back (this can either be achieved by using the 5 mm peg, or by folding back the limb piece's palm and thumb, and using the guide-rails located on the sides of the limb piece). Ravage's sword/gun can tab into either of the slots on the car mode's sides.

:The original version of this mold was differently retooled as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Wheeljack]], and [[Jumpstream#Toys|Jumpstream]].

:He is available exclusively in a five-figure box set, including [[Cicadacon#Generations|General Cicadacon]], [[Ram Horn#Generations|General Ramhorn]], [[Sea Clamp#Generations|General Sea Clamp]], and [[Tarantulas (BW)#Generations|Predacon Tarantulas]].

:The back of his new head tooling received criticism for being amazingly flat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Predacon/BCRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Dawn of the Predacus'' Ravage at TFU.info]''
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====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Ravage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Finally, a phone with an Airplane mode that does what you thought it did.]]
*'''Ravage''' (Legends Class, 2016)
:A redeco and new-head retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Stripes#Generations|Autobot Stripes]], Ravage transforms from panther to 'spy tablet' to <s>flying spy tablet</s> jet. His spy tablet mode can fit inside ''Titans Return'' Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blaster]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Soundwave]], and also features a dummy 3.5mm audio jack that you can attach a set of headphones to. Ravage also sports a pair of posts in beast and vehicle mode that allow a [[Titan Master]] to ride atop him.

:Ravage also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art. Initial stock renders, also used for the packaging, inaccurately suggested that Ravage was a straight redeco of Stripes. Like all Legends Class spy tablets, his stickers are prone to coming off at the edges, particularly in the areas that require transformation such as the wings. The stickers metion he has RECURSIKE IMPLODER, RAIL BLASTER, KORPAL CLAWS, ENERGON FLECHETTE, HEAVY ION DESTABILIZER and a THUMP CANNON.

:The instructions he comes with actually show an inaccuracy for transforming from tablet to jaguar mode: instead of flipping out the airplane mode's landing strut to serve as his tail (as the stock photo shows), it instead shows flipping out his airplane mode's nose, which would make for a rather strange looking tail indeed.

:This mold was also redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' [[Howlback (BB)|Howlback]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Legends Class Ravage at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:WFCS-Micro-Master-Soundwave-Spy-Patrol.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Actually [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]], I had a dream just like that, too..."]]
*'''Ravage & Laserbeak''' (Micromaster, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S18'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-16'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 27]], 2019'''
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Micromasters, Ravage transforms from a robotic jaguar to the "V2 Sonicsurge Drone Armor." This flattened box mode is compatible with ''Siege'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], fitting into the larger Decepticon's chest compartment. He can also attach to Soundwave and others as some sort of shield.

:Ravage comes packaged together with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] as the "Soundwave Spy Patrol."

:This toy is one of the items that is released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546</ref>
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy C84accessories.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''

: A ''[[Kre-O]]'' brick version of Ravage's cassette mode was available as an accessory in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". While the plate has Ravage's colors, the linework is the same as the [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Buzzsaw]] accessories. So if you like to think there's a Ravage-colored condor-tape out there, hey, go for it.

: Remaining stock of this was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-2-pack-Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|behind the robot mode, under the jet mode... Well, Ravage was always known as stealthy.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave''' (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1507'''

: Ravage is included as one of Soundwave's partners/accessories. He just kinda hangs on Soundwave's jet-mode underside, but becomes a backpack with over-the-shoulder blasters for Soundwave's robot mode.

:This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends LG37 Jaguar Bullhorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Jaguar & Bullhorn (Ravage & Bullhorn)'''<ref>The packaging says "ジャガー&ブルホーン" (Jaguar & Bullhorn) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Ravage & Bullhorn".</ref> (Two-pack, 2016-[[December 28|12-28]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LG37'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Jaguar is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Legends Class Ravage mold]], replacing his unpaintable light gray plastic with dark gray plastic, and other deco differences (mostly his red eyes) to match his appearances in the cartoon. For some reason, despite the fact that he transforms into a PDA (labelled as a Memory Device Mode in the packaging), his phone screen is tampographed with cassette deck details, giving an impression of the cassette player.

:Ravage is packed with [[Bullhorn (Masterforce)#Legends|Bullhorn]], a Headmaster redecoed from the Titan Master [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]] figure.

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===Vintage G1===
[[File:Vintage-G1-Ravage-Rumble-carded.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Decepticon Ravage / Decepticon Rumble'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles

:As part of the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' line of reissues, Ravage comes with fellow mini-cassette [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Rumble]], recreating their pairing in [[#The Transformers|original toyline]]. He comes with his two missile guns, and is packaged onto a classic G1-styled card with tech spec on the back.

:Ravage and Rumble are to be released alongside the similarly paired ''Vintage G1'' [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Frenzy]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Laserbeak]], and of course, are intended for collectors picking up the contemporaneously released ''Vintage G1'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Soundwave]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Buzzsaw]]. Like all figures from this line, Ravage and Rumble will be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.

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==Merchandise==
===Wallet===
*'''Ravage Wallet'''

: Released in 1984 as one of the earliest Transformers merchandise items, this vinyl wallet featured a holographic image that changed from Ravage's [[package art]] to the Decepticon version of the [[The Transformers (franchise)|original ''The Transformers'']] [[logo]].
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===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[File:Caramel ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Jaguar''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—of Ravage was released as part of the first wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green, and orange.

===Transformers Choco===
*'''Jaguar''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Ravage was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, came with candy-coated chocolates, and could fit inside the chest of the larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kit of Soundwave.
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:TFgum ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Frenzy and Jaguar''' (1986)
:A larger model kit of Ravage was sold by Kabaya as part of their ''Transformers Gum'' line, in a two-pack with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]]. Sculpted from black and grey plastic and featuring stickers for detail, Ravage is basically identical to his original toy, except he's actually a little bit ''larger'' than it! He's also too large to fit in the chest of the ''Transformers Gum'' Soundwave figure, but you can console yourself with the gum he comes packaged with.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Ravage was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Ravage was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Ravage was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Ravage''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''49'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, Ravage was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on (Decoy) Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Ravage statue.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Classy cat!]]
*'''Ravage''' (2003)

:[[Hard Hero]]'s Ravage is a 5-inch tall, 8.5-inch wide cold-cast porcelain statue. It was limited to 2000 pieces and advertised as "first in the Decepticon Cassette Series", but ultimately no other Mini-Cassette statues were ever produced.

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[[File:HardHero metallic Ravage.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Ravage''' (2003)

:The Ravage statue was also available in a shiny "metallic" version, of which only 500 were produced.

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===First 4 Figures===
[[File:Gijoebaronessravagestatue.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Admit it, you wish you were Ravage right now. Or Baroness. Either one, really.]]
*'''Baroness & Ravage Statue''' (unreleased)

:[[First 4 Figures]] first revealed this statue of the [[Baroness]] and Ravage, based on the cover from the Convention Edition of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3]], at Toy Fair UK 2006. Alas, after a three-year period of progressive delays in release attributed to a lack of retailer support, it was officially confirmed as canceled in early 2009<ref>[http://www.theterrordrome.com/2009/03/first-4-figures-baroness-ravage-statue-canceled/ TheTerrordrome.com reports on the Baroness/Ravage statue cancelation]</ref>—which is sad, since ''it's awesome''.
 
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===Transformers - Wall Plaque===
[[File:Soundwave plaque.jpg|thumb|WALLcat.]]
* '''Soundwave''' (Diamond Select, 2006)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2006, Soundwave was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. He is seen emerging from the space bridge with Rumble, Laserbeak, and Ravage in tow. Despite being solicited as a Wall Plaque, this piece can not be placed on a wall in any way.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Ravage robotheroes.jpg|thumb|Wavage!]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Ravage''' (Robot Heroes 2-pack, 2007)

: Released in 2007 as a [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] vs. pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Optimus Prime]], Ravage is ''adowable''! Hilariously, the way Optimus Prime and Ravage are packaged (with Prime pointing his finger at Ravage) gives an impression of [http://orig12.deviantart.net/b22b/f/2008/216/7/1/optimus_prime_vs_ravage_by_cobaltkitty.jpg Prime freaking out at Ravage's size].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===3D Battle-Card===
[[File:Ravage Battle Card.jpg|thumb|upright=0.44|Flat Cat.]]
*'''Ravage''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card ID number'':

: A 23-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Ravage "transforms" into a black cat. He uses the same parts layout as [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]], and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]].
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:DiamondSelect FrenzyRavage bust.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|"Rumble? Is zat you?" '''"No."''']]
* '''Frenzy & Ravage''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Ravage is sculpted pouncing alongside a cartoon-colored [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] in this bust. Sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]], it was an [[exclusive]] to the online retailer BigBadToyStore and limited to 600 pieces worldwide. Frenzy's tape mode is sculpted at the front of the bust's base.

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===G.I. Joe and the Transformers===
[[File:Sdcc2012 shockwaveaccessories-detail.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures & Energon''' (2012)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this toy is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]]. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]] with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s.

:Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent Ravage, [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]]. Just who is meant to be who is unclear.

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*'''''The Epic Conclusion!'' box set''' (2013)
[[File:SDCC2013RavageBaroness.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|Black Russians.]]
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is an entirely new mold of a 3.75"-scale Ravage being leashed on a chain by the Baroness - evocative of the cancelled First4Figure ''(see above)''. The set also comes with a retooled [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] representing [[Jetfire (G1)/toys|Jetfire]], a G.I. Joe [[VAMP]] redecoed into [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with Ravage on a leash, a [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

:This mold was also used to make [[Blackcat (G1)|Blackcat]].

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==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Alternators Decepticons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Mini-Cassettes]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:Transmetals 2]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Rumble (G1)/toys

2019-08-26T22:37:15Z

FortMax: /* Vintage G1 */ it's out

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[[File:G1 boxart Rumble.jpg|upright=1.7|thumb|PREPARE TO CRUMBLE]]

Most of '''Rumble'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys are red, but this is not a hard and fast rule.

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1-toy Rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"But mooooom, I asked for Rumble! This is Frenzy!" "That's what the box says, dear, 'Rumble'." "The box is stupid."]]
*'''Ravage''' / '''Rumble''' (Cassette 2-pack, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right "Thruster Guns"

: Rumble was part of the first wave of ''Transformers'' toys released in 1984. Originally a ''[[Micro Change]]'' Microcassette Robo Micross, he transforms into a microcassette that fits into the tape deck compartment of the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] toys. In [[Hasbro]] markets, Rumble was only available in a two-pack with [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]].

: The 1984 release of the toy has a foil Decepticon symbol decal on Rumble's [[robot mode]] tummy. The 1985 release drops this decal in favor of a [[rubsign]] under the cassette-mode's tape-window. The 1986 release switches out his metal feet for plastic feet.

: This mold was also used to make [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] and [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]]. It can also be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[FIRRIB|G1 cartoon Frenzy]] (which obviously also applies to many of the following toys, so we won't repeat ourselves).
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Rumble/rumble.htm More information on Rumble at TFU.info]''

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*'''Soundwave''' (Decepticon, 1985/1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''17'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right "Thruster Guns"

: In Japan, Rumble was originally only available packaged with the much-more-accessory-laden-than-the-Hasbro-version Soundwave. All versions of this toy have a rubsign.

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*'''Rumble''' (Cassettetron, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-102'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right "Thruster Guns", cassette case

: Rumble was finally released on his own in Japan during ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (toyline)|The Headmasters]]'', in an individual box. Contrary to popular belief, the Cassettes released this way did ''not'' include extra tape cases.

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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2RumbleProStock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*"'''Rumble'''" (Go-Bot, <s>1995</s>)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Part of the canceled fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], Rumble would have been a race car with a pizza-oriented sponsor ("Vinny's Pizza", possibly a reference to then-Hasbro employee [[Vincent D'Alleva]]) and an engine-oriented sponsor ("Jerry's Motors", possibly a reference to Hasbro employee [[Jerry Jivoin]]). He would have transformed into a modified Chevrolet Camaro with exposed engine block. He has through-axle construction to allow for super-fast rolling in car mode. Like his fellow "new"-mold teammates, his rifle stores under his car mode.

: Although he was never officially named in any known documents, his name is written on the front bumper. A very small handful of finished samples have made their way to the secondary market, where they demand some big bucks.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Side Swipe (RID)|Side Swipe]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Silverstreak]].

:Amusingly, he would have been [[FIRRIB|both red ''and'' blue.]]

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===Alternators===
[[File:AltRumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nothing says "rebellious" like a Honda Civic!]]
*'''Decepticon Rumble''' (Alternator, 2006)
**''Alternator ID number'': '''24''' (misprint, should be 25)
**''Accessories'': Left & right blasters

: For ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'', "Decepticon Rumble" (named so for [[trademark]] reasons) transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed 2006 Honda Civic Si, with opening doors, hood, etc. Additionally, instead of traditional hands, Rumble features spring-loaded piledrivers that release from his arms. Accessories include two back-mounted weapons, one of which doubles as his engine in car mode and the other which fits into his trunk.

:[[File:Alt-rumble-toyfairuk2.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|X-Brawn, is that you?]]
: Rumble's seats are [[misassembly|misassembled]], keeping them from reclining completely in car mode. Fortunately, this is fixed relatively easily; one must simply unscrew each seat from the bottom of the car, swap them, and then rescrew.

:Rumble and his wave-mate [[Ravage (G1)/toys#AltJaguar|Ravage]] are notable for being the first and only Decepticon ''Alternators'' to be entirely new sculpts actually designed as those characters from the get-go, rather than an Autobot sculpt reworked to be someone else. They are also notable for being the final ''Alternators'' toys to be sold at retail. Originally intended for normal retail release in the US, the two of them wre ultimately relegated to being Wal-Mart [[exclusive]]s, released in late March of 2007.

:Ironically, despite being first revealed at the UK Toy Fair (in the form of early concept art for a design that was ultimately never used, depicted on the left), Rumble was never released in Europe at all.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/AltRumble/rumble.htm More information on Alternators Rumble at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy-RumbleBotCon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wins award for "Most Expensive to Duplicate at Home."]]
*'''Rumble''' (Basic Class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Blade, Cybertron-style Decepticon Cyber Key

: Available only in the customization class at [[BotCon 2006]] (along with [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]), Rumble is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Scrapmetal (race)#Toys|Scrapmetal]] (using the [[Cobybot]] alternate head), transforming into a four-legged "spider tank" with top-mounted cannon. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into the back end of the cannon swings a removable clear-plastic sawblade-sword from the main chamber of the cannon. In robot mode, the fists can be covered with the tank mode spikes, or a "pile driver".

: Both Rumble and Inferno were only available as unpainted, unassembled parts still connected to their sprues. The individuals taking the class had to assemble and paint the toy. The following Testors paint colors were used: Burnished Gold, British Gulf Armor, British Crimson, Magical Blue, Armored Steel, Flat Black, Camouflauge Gray, and Medium Gray.

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===Music Label===
[[File:MusicLabel Rumble headphone.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Ready to shake, break, rattle and cause hearing problems by the time you're 40!]]
*'''Frenzy & Rumble Playing Earphones''' (2007)

:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' toyline, Rumble and Frenzy share a fairly simplistic transformation from robots to white, circular, working earphones. Although sold separately from him, they were designed to go well with the Music Label [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave MP3 player]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLRumble/rumble.htm More information on ''Music Label'' Rumble at TFU.info]''

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===Encore===
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*'''Great Cassette Operation Vol.3''' (2009)
**''Encore number'': '''19'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right "Thruster Guns"

: Rumble was reissued for the first time in over 20 years, along with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Encore|Frenzy]], [[Overkill (G1)#Encore|Overkill]], and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Encore|Laserbeak]], as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. This toy at the very least features several restored parts (including the head and weapons) if not an entirely new mold based on the original version. This theory is supported by the copyright Tomy 2009 on the inside of the leg rather than the Hasbro or Takara copyrights, and the different look of the headsculpt. This version of Rumble does not feature any of the cassette mode stickers or those originally on his legs. Most of the cassette details are now painted instead (but not those that end up on his arms in robot mode). The lower leg details are painted as well (but not the upper legs - that detail remains absent). His faction symbols remain stickers.

:In 2014, Rumble and the rest of the Cassettes were re-released as a lucky draw prize (along with the other 2 box sets) for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, though this was very likely to be remaining stock.

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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:Transformers2010toy demolitionrumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm blue now? I give up.]]
*'''Demolition Rumble''' (Scout Class, <s>[[2011]]</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Two guns

:Rendered, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, in the blue color scheme of Rumble's Generation 1 cartoon appearances (and the original Frenzy toy, the 1986 release gold weapon variant, specifically), ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' "Demolition Rumble" transforms into a dual-cannon anti-aircraft vehicle. In robot mode, his arms can transform into spring-loaded versions of the character's familiar pile-driver weapons, and his two [[C joint]] guns can be attached to bars on either his arms or back. As part of the ''Reveal the Shield'' [[subline imprint]], Rumble features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] on his main turret.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#United|Frenzy]] and [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rewind (G1)#Timelines|Rewind]].

:"Demolition Rumble" was intended to be released as part of the fifth Scout Class wave of the 2010 ''Transformers'' toy line together with [[Downshift (TF 2010)#Toys|Downshift]] and [[Bodyblock (TF 2010)#Toys|Bodyblock]], but fell victim to the line's discontinuation by all major U.S. retailers in favor of the then-upcoming ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line. Unlike the previous wave, which was released in other markets and eventually showed up at U.S. discount stores, the Rumble/Downshift/Bodyblock wave remains unreleased.
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===United===
[[File:United toy-Rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rumble & Frenzy''' (Multi-pack, [[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''UN-20'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right cannons

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers United]]'', Rumble is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Demolition Rumble]] (which never actually got released), transforming into a dual-cannon anti-aircraft tank. In robot mode, his arms can transform into spring-loaded pile-driver weapons, and his two [[C joint]] guns can be attached to bars on either his arms or back.

: Rumble was only available in a two-pack with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#United|Frenzy]], who shares the same mold.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]'' [[Frenzy (WFC)#Adventure|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (WFC)#Adventure|Rumble]] and [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rewind (G1)#Timelines|Rewind]] and [[Eject (G1)#Timelines|Eject]].
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:Masterpiecetoy rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
*'''Rumble & Jaguar''' ([[2013]]-[[February 23|02-23]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Two piledrivers, piledriver mount, Left & right "Thruster Guns", pink tape case

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Rumble is an updated version of the original Generation 1 toy, transforming from a highly [[Articulation|articulated]] robot to a mini-cassette the same size as his Generation 1 toy, although it cannot fit in the original Soundwave toy's chest cavity. He still has his traditional Thruster Gun weapons, which can peg onto his back, or be held by his hands via [[C joint|3mm post]]. He comes with a pink case which can be used to store him in tape mode.

[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-RumbleFrenzyPiledrivers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1]]
:To replicate his and Frenzy's signature abilities from the cartoon series, Rumble comes with two large piledriver accessories which clip onto his arms. The piledrivers can connect to a mounting piece that allows them to be worn on the figure's back when not in use, and they also contain hollows to store his Thruster Guns. The mounting piece can also attach to his back on its own to resemble a battery pack.

:The piledrivers can also interact with other figures: They can clip to ''Masterpiece'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Soundwave]]'s forearms to form cannons, or combine with ''Masterpiece'' [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]]'s own piledrivers and link up with Soundwave's "sensor" accessory to form the interface cable that allows Soundwave to connect to other devices, as seen in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:He still comes in a two-pack with [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ravage]], just as he did during the Generation 1 toyline. Rumble was, naturally, redecoed to create Frenzy, as well as [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]].
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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-Rumble.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2013)
**'''09 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Two piledrivers, piledriver mount, Left & right "Thruster Guns", clear tape case

:Included with the [[Hasbro]] [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-exclusive version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]], "Decepticon Rumble" features a slightly different deco, replacing his gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] details with paint, and featuring slightly brighter red plastic. His guns, piledrivers, mount, and micro-cassette case are all included and have been appropriately redecoed, with his tape case being cast in colorless-clear plastic this time.

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===Generations===
====Platinum Edition====
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*'''Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition''' ([[2014]]-[[March 23|03-23]])
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====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Rumble.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<s>Rumble</s> Frenzy redeco when?]]
*'''Decepticon Rumble''' (Legends Class, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Rifle/tank cannon
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' "Decepticon Rumble" is a retool of [[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Autobot Rewind]] and transforms from spy-tablet to tank to robot. In spy-tablet mode, he can be stored in [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Soundwave]]'s chest, and features a 1:1 scale audio port that you can connect a pair of headphones to. His original stock render showed him as a straight redeco of Rewind, but the final product features a new head. Rumble is packaged with a collector card based on his card art. Like all Legends Class spy tablets, his stickers are prone to coming off at the edges after some posing and transforming.

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' [[Frenzy (Movie)#Bumblebee|Frenzy]]. Unlike Rewind, the Rumble/Frenzy retool does not receive a Japanese ''Legends'' release.
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
*'''Decepticon Rumble & Ratbat'''
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy RumbleC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"And [[Slingshot (G1)#Kre-O|Quickslinger]] complained about ''his'' height?"]]
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*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely To Shake Things Up
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on turbines/pile-drivers

: This version of Rumble, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], follows the cartoon coloration, giving him a predominantly dark-blue coloration. He uses the ''Cityville'' micro-Kreon body, in keeping with his smaller stature in the cartoon, and a pair of clip-on "turbine" parts to simulate his signature pile-drivers.

: He was only available in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] "Kreon Class of 1984" 30-pack. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, but the set sold out at the show.

: Hasbro [[stock photography]] shows him with a blaster accessory, but the actual product doesn't give him one.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-ORumble/rumble.htm More information on Rumble at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-2-pack-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave''' (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1507'''

: This version of Rumble is incredibly similar to the Class of 1984 version: the dark blue is actually a different shade (a new slightly-aqua tone introduced in 2015), he has a different face [[tampograph]], and while he uses the same chest tampographs, his Decepticon symbol is a darker purple. This version also adds a "missile" backpack to him, which, when he is clipped onto the bars on either of Soundwave's modes, turns him into a gun emplacement.

: He was only available in a ''Kre-O'' Battle Changers pack of [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ratchet]] vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Soundwave]], who also came with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#BattleChangersRatchetVSSoundwave|Frenzy]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ravage]].

: This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

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===Vintage G1===
[[File:Vintage-G1-Ravage-Rumble-carded.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Decepticon Ravage / Decepticon Rumble'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right "Thruster Guns"

:As part of the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' line of reissues, Rumble comes with fellow mini-cassette [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Ravage]], recreating their pairing in [[#The Transformers|original toyline]]. He comes with his two thruster guns, and is packaged onto a classic G1-styled card with tech spec on the back. Also, he's [[RIRFIB|red]].

:Ravage and Rumble are to be released alongside the similarly paired ''Vintage G1'' [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Frenzy]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Laserbeak]], and of course, are intended for collectors picking up the contemporaneously released ''Vintage G1'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Soundwave]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Buzzsaw]]. Like all figures from this line, Ravage and Rumble will be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.

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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:Rumble-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Rumble''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)

:The ''[[Attacktix]]'' Rumble playing piece was never released due to the cancellation of the ''Attacktix'' line. A prototype was seen (along with other unreleased ''Transformers'' and ''Star Wars'' ''Attacktix'' playing pieces) at the Celebration IV ''Star Wars'' convention. Rumble was to be a Trooper-type piece worth 20 points, would've utilized melee attacks using his piledrivers, and would've been [[FIRRIB|blue]].

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Arcee vs. Decepticon Rumble'''

[[File:Robotheroesrumblearcee.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Red again? I think there's a pattern evolving here...]]
:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Rumble is a soft-plastic figurine sculpted in a [[super deformed]] style and with his piledrivers deployed. He has swivel joints in his shoulders and neck, and came in a two-pack with [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Arcee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/RHRumble/rumble.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Rumble at TFU.info]''

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===Transformers - Wall Plaque===
[[File:Soundwave plaque.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Diamond Select, 2006)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2006, Soundwave was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. He is seen emerging from the space bridge with (cartoon deco) Rumble, Laserbeak, and Ravage in tow.
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Rumble statue.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|So happy to be Blue.]]
*'''Rumble''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Rumble was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. He is painted in a blue scheme matching his colors in the Generation 1 cartoon. [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]] is seen blazing over his shoulder and decoed in a deeper purple than he is usually depicted in. Rumble is sculpted using his piledrivers and his base has the aftereffects of an earthquake on the left side. A representation of his tape mode is also present on the front of his base.
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Rumbletls.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Rumble'''
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Rumble is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He is based on his buddy's Frenzy's G1 animation model. Rumble features a piledriver gimmick, and consequently has no weapons. For every 16 figures, there are two Rumbles.

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Laserbeak (G1)/toys

2019-08-26T22:37:00Z

FortMax: /* Vintage G1 */ it's out

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[[File:G1instructions-Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|Complicated.]]
'''Laserbeak''' takes part in Operation: Open Your Wallet.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:LaserbeakG1toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Sure, Soundwave comes with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Generation 1|that other guy]], but you know you want me.]]
*'''Frenzy / Laserbeak''' (Cassette 2-pack, 1984/1985)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns

:Originally a ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' "Micro Cassette Robo Condor", Laserbeak transforms into a microcassette that can fit into the tape door of the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] toys. He was released in a two-pack with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] in Hasbro markets across 1984 and 1985; in the latter year, a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] was added to the figure. His chromed thruster-blaster add-ons have some very minor mold variations to them, like several other early ''Transformers'' toys... which we're frankly not going to try and catalog which later reissues have which versions because ''argh''.

:This mold was also used to make [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Generation 1|Buzzsaw]], [[Garboil (G1)#Collector's Edition|Garboil]], and [[Sundor#Encore|Sundor]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Laserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Laserbeak at TFU.info]''

*'''Laserbeak''' (Decepticon Cassette, 1985)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns

: Laserbeak was released by [[Milton Bradley]] in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain as an individually-packaged cassette, rather than in a two-pack. There are no notable differences with the actual toy between the Hasbro and Milton Bradley releases.

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[[File:G1toy japanese laserbeaks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Condor''' (Cassettron, 1985/1986/1987)
**''ID number:'' '''20''' (1985), '''D-60''' (1986), '''D-105''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case

:1985 saw [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release Laserbeak (AKA "Condor") in Japan, all on his lonesome. Some versions of the mold sported a thin horizontal ridge running parallel to his head/brow unlike the regular flat head/brow release. Like all his cassette contemporaries, he was packaged in a small box, came with a clear tape case he could be "stored" in. He was re-released in Japan in 1986, this time on a blister card, with a new ID number and without his case, and then again in 1987, with his original packaging and case reinstated, with yet another ID number.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Laserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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[[File:LPBuzzsawLaserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I remember each flash, as time began to blur]]
*'''Transformers Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition''' ([[September 23]], 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right "Twin Mortor Cannons", tape case
:[[Linkin Park]] Laserbeak is a gold and ... also gold [[redeco]] of Buzzsaw. He's packaged with Linkin Park gold redecoes of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Linkin|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Linkin|Ravage]], [[Ratbat (G1)#Linkin|Ratbat]] and Buzzsaw (whom he is completely identical to) on a flocked-purple plastic tray inside a special commemorative box. He has no stickers, factory-applied or otherwise. Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition was exclusive to [http://www.suru-la.com SURU] and limited to 2000 pieces.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:TFC reissue laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case

:The original Laserbeak toy was reissued for the first time as part of Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' series, coming with a reissue of Soundwave. The set included the tape case from his original Japanese release, but featured noticeably lighter orange stickers in tape mode.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titaniumtoy laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (6" Cybertron Heroes)

:Among the smallest of all Transformers, ''Titanium'' Laserbeak is a tiny 1" wide rendition of his cassette form, though without the holes normally seen on tapes. Like the larger Soundwave figure he comes with, his design deviates somewhat from his original design, instead being black with red stripes. He also does not come with his [[jet pack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitLaserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Titanium Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Laserbeak and Buzzsaw''' (BotCon souvenir set, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right Energon blades, [[Energon star]]

:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], Laserbeak transforms from a humanoid robot to a robotic bird of prey. He came with a pair of clear-blue blades that can combine to form a large [[energon weapon]], plus a blue Decepticon-style [[Energon star|energon chip]]. He was available only as a poly-bagged set with his mold-mate Buzzsaw, sold as an "at the show" souvenir set at [[BotCon 2006]], limited to 500 pieces.

:This mold was also used to make the Terrorcon [[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Shadowhawk Cosmo Type]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/BCLaserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Timelines Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Classicstoy laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Commemorative Edition, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape cases

:Hasbro's first reissue of the original Laserbeak toy came packaged with Soundwave and "Battle" Ravage. The set was originally intended to be part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline. The phrase "Commemorative Edition" is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]], as all Commemorative Edition toys were. Laserbeak features slightly more orangey-red paint on his body than normal, and comes with a tape case for the first time in Hasbro markets. He and Ravage can now both fit inside Soundwave at the same time, as this edition marked the first Hasbro release of Soundwave with the double-wide chest-door created for his Japanese Soundblaster retooling in 1987.
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===Encore===
[[File:G1toy encore soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''03'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case

:TakaraTomy made the original Laserbeak figure available again as part of their new ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series of reissues. As with his ''Transformers Collection'' reissue, ''Encore'' Laserbeak features lighter orange labels.

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*'''Great Cassette Operation vol.3''' (2009)
**''ID number'': '''19'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case

:A second ''Encore'' reissue of Laserbeak came in the third in a series of cassette multi-packs, together with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#JapaneseMultipack|Frenzy]], [[Overkill (G1)#JapaneseMultipack|Overkill]] and [[Rumble (G1)/toys#JapaneseMultipack|Rumble]]. This version was the first Japanese reissue to reinstate the darker orange stickers of original figure, but now features the more reddish-orange paint seen on Hasbro's ''Classics'' reissue. As with all the cassettes in the set, he came with his now-familiar clear cassette case.

:In 2014, Condor and the rest of the Cassettes were re-released as a lucky draw prize (along with the other 2 box sets) for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, though this was very likely to be remaining stock.
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===''Universe (2008)''===
[[File:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case
:In 2009, Laserbeak was included with yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2009. Laserbeak still sports his more orangey-red paint job, and comes with his weapons and his own cassette case.
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===''Generations''===
====''GDO''====
[[File:Generationstoy-Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now when he perches on Megatron's shoulder, everyone topples over.]]
*'''Laserbeak''' (Scout Class, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right axes
:Laserbeak is a black, silver, and red [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]]. He transforms from a robot into a flying-wing-style stealth jet drone similar to the {{w|BAE Corax}}, with large engine intakes on both sides of the fuselage that resemble those of a {{w|Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit}} and sculpted zigzag patterns like those found on an {{w|F-22 Raptor}}. Undocumented in the instructions, the two axes that peg into his palms as weapons for his robot mode can also clip directly to his forearms (giving them a superficial similarity to tonfa). For vehicle mode, they integrate into the stealth jet's wings. The robot mode feet are spring-loaded so the heels and toes collapse down and together when the feet are lifted off the ground. Laserbeak's head has been decoed in a way reminiscent of Laserbeak's pre-Earth form seen in the Generation 1 cartoon.

:Like Skystalker, Laserbeak has one undocumented feature: his vehicle mode can attach on top of Voyager Class [[Mindwipe (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Mindwipe's]] alternate mode via two pegs. Additionally, Laserbeak's axe/hook weapons can clip onto Mindwipe's shins.

:Laserbeak was first released to Asian markets with entirely English ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' packaging, but later was released also in North America in ''Generations'' packaging that was in both English and Chinese to lampshade the toy's origin.

:This mold was also used to make [[Sunspot]] and Tokyo Toy Show-[[exclusive]] Generation 2 [[Smokescreen (G2)#TokyoToyShow|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GDOLaserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on ''Generations'' Laserbeak at TFU.info]''

====Fall of Cybertron====
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[[File:Generationstoy-FOCLaserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Flying hockey puck]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / #001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG13'''
:{{note|The Hasbro deco of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Laserbeak in IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series while the TakaraTomy deco was used as ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' Laserbeak.}}

: Part of the first wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Laserbeak is a [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] "[[data disc]]" that transforms into a robotic bird. He is capable of storing in and launching out of Soundwave's chest compartment, and features a [[Autotransformation|fully automatic, spring-loaded transformation]] to bird mode that is triggered when a button on his underside is pressed.

: The [[TakaraTomy]] version of Laserbeak, part of the fourth wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, uses a deeper red plastic than the [[Hasbro]] version. Both versions use the same circuit-board pattern as mold-mate [[Buzzsaw (FOC)#Toys|Buzzsaw]], but the Hasbro version mirrors the pattern along the vertical axis.

: In both markets, Laserbeak was only available with his larger partner [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]].

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into [[Buzzsaw (FOC)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Sunder (FOC)|Sunder]], and was also [[retool]]ed into [[Ratbat (WFC)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCLaserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Hasbro ''Generations'' Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1867.html More information on TakaraTomy Soundwave and Laserbeak at Alfes Toy Blog]''

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====''Platinum Edition''====
*'''Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition''' ([[2014]]-[[March 23|03-23]])
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====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Legends-Class-Laserbeak.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Batman|I am the vengeance... I am the night... I am...]] more black than red?]]
*'''Laserbeak''' (Legends Class, 2016)
:A redeco of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Buzzsaw]], ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Laserbeak can transform into his classic condor mode, a communicator, or a small forklift-like vehicle. The forklift mode features a peg intended for use with a [[Titan Master]] figure, and the communicator mode can connect with certain Leader Class figures from the ''Titans Return'' subline imprint, such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blaster]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Soundwave]]. Like Buzzsaw, his stickers are prone to coming off at the edges, particularly in the areas that require transformation such as the wings.

:His headphone jack can actually accommodate headphones!

:This mold was also redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' [[Buzzsaw (ROTF)#Toys|Buzzsaw]].
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====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:WFCS-Micro-Master-Soundwave-Spy-Patrol.jpg|thumb|300px|"[[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]], I just had this horrid dream, I was more black than red and my alt mode was a brick. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!"]]
*'''Ravage & Laserbeak''' (Micromaster, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S18'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-16'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 27]], 2019
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Micromasters, Laserbeak transforms from a robotic condor inspired by his appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]," to the "V1 Sonicsurge Drone Armor." This flattened box mode is compatible with ''Siege'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], fitting into the larger Decepticon's chest compartment. He can also attach to Soundwave and others as some sort of shield. Additionally, he can perch on Soundwave's forearms thanks to tabs on his feet that can plug (loosely) into indents on the latter's arms. Alternately, he can be more securely plugged into the 5mm pegholes on Soundwave's forearms using the peg that unfolds from his body.

:Laserbeak comes packaged together with [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]] as the "Soundwave Spy Patrol."

:This toy is one of the items that is released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546</ref>
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===''Masterpiece''===
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[[File:Masterpiecetoy-Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2013-[[January 26|01-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-13'''
**''Accessories:'' Pink tape case

:Included with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-13 Soundwave]], Condor features a very different transformation sequence that gives him a fully show-accurate design, with his jet thrusters no longer being separate accessories, all while transforming into a mini-cassette the same size as his ''Generation 1'' toy, although he cannot fit in the original Soundwave toy's chest cavity. A small flip-up tab on his head hides the camera he used in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. He comes with a pink case which can be used to store him in tape mode. Care should be used when transforming this figure, particularly around the jet thrusters, as both the arms connecting the thrusters to the main body, as well as the winglets on top of thrusters are prone to breakage.

:This mold was later [[repaint]]ed into [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-16 Buzzsaw]].

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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2013)
**'''09 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Clear tape case

:Included with the [[Hasbro]] [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-exclusive version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]], Laserbeak features a slightly brighter shade of red paint, and comes with a clear version of his micro-cassette case. Much like its overseas counterpart, this figure is also prone to breakage in the same areas.
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===''Kre-O''===
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[[File:KreO-Toy C84accessories.jpg|right|thumb|150px]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''

: A ''[[Kre-O]]'' brick version of Laserbeak's cassette mode was available as an accessory 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.

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[[File:KreO-toy SoundwaveWiseguy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|And be a juke. Box. Vil-lain.]]
*'''Wiseguy Soundwave''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Set number'': '''B0955'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, clip-on bird, 2 pistols

:Part of the second wave of Kreon Warriors, "Wiseguy Soundwave" includes a clip-on bird that's painted like Laserbeak and probably ''is'' but is not actually labeled as such.

:The Kreon Warriors, while originally slated for U.S. release, never actually got released there, not even at clearance chains. The sets did get released in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. And unfortunately, the bags lack individual code numbers to tell what's inside.

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*'''Knight Soundwave''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Set number'': '''B0955'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, clip-on bird, double-bladed pike, orc shield

:Soundwave's second Kreon Warrior, also part of the second collection, also has a clip-on "Laserbeak"-y bird, but this one is deco'd up to look wooden.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-2-pack-Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave''' (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1507'''

:Laserbeak is included as one of Soundwave's partners/accessories. He becomes chest armor for Soundwave's robot mode, or a set of tailfins for spaceship mode.

:This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends LG38 Condor Apeface.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Condor & Apeface (Laserbeak & Apeface)'''<ref>The packaging says "コンドル&エイプフェイス" (Condor & Apeface) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Laserbeak & Apeface".</ref> (2016-[[December 28|12-28]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LG38'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Condor is a redeco of [[#TitansReturn|''Titans Returns'' Laserbeak]] in a deco that features more red and gray, and the screen of his communicator mode depicts his traditional cassette mode as a background. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Apeface#Legends|Apeface]].
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===Vintage G1===
[[File:Vintage-G1-Frenzy-Laserbeak-carded.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Decepticon Frenzy / Decepticon Laserbeak'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns

:As part of the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' line of reissues, Laserbeak comes with fellow mini-cassette [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Frenzy]], recreating their pairing in [[#The Transformers|original toyline]]. He comes with his two laser guns, and is packaged onto a classic G1-styled card with tech spec on the back.

:Frenzy and Laserbeak are to be released alongside the similarly paired ''Vintage G1'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Ravage]] and [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Rumble]], and of course, are intended for collectors picking up the contemporaneously released ''Vintage G1'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Soundwave]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Buzzsaw]]. Like all figures from this line, Frenzy and Laserbeak will be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[File:TFcaramel laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Condor''' (1985)
:A small, soft-rubber figurine of Laserbeak—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—was available as part of the first wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s. He was available in a variety of colours, including white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green, and orange, and as a candy toy, came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies.

===Transformers Choco===
*'''Condor''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Laserbeak was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, came with candy-coated chocolates, and could fit inside the chest of the larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kit of Soundwave.

===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Laserbeak was among the many characters released by Takara as part of their own larger series of ''keshigomu'' figures. Like all the Decepticons in the series, he was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his Tech Specs, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Laserbeak was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.
:Laserbeak is notable for being the only one of Takara's original 52 ''keshigomu'' who was ''not'' imported by Hasbro as part of their "[[Decoy]]" promotion. Or at least, he is not included on the checklist packaged with the figures; collectors [[Jon Hartman|Jon]] and [[Karl Hartman]] believe it to be possible that Laserbeak was released by Hasbro, so if you have proof of Laserbeak on a Hasbro card, contact them!
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF HOC megatron laserbeak.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Megatron w/ Condor''' (2001)
:Released in the fourth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' series of PVC figurines, this retool of the first ''SCF'' Megatron figure featured Laserbeak perching on his left arm. Like all the figures in the fourth wave, the pair were available in both standard full color and metallic silver "pewter" versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version came packaged with the right arm of the collectable [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/HoCMegatronLaserbeak/megatron.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Megatron w/ Condor at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Megatron with Laserbeak''' (2003)
:The ''Super Collection Figure'' version of Megatron and Laserbeak was later imported by Hasbro as part of their ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Unlike the Japanese figure, they were cast entirely in translucent red plastic and then painted over, save for a spot on Megatron's head that allowed for a [[light-piping]] effect, and came in blister packaging with a profile card. In a moment of alignment with the Japanese version, rare in ''Heroes of Cybertron'', this version of the figure also came with the right arm of the wave's Metroplex build-a-figure.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/HoCMegatronLaserbeak/megatron.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Megatron and Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[File:MegaSCF laserbeak.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''03'''
:A PVC figurine of Laserbeak was included with this five-inch tall Megatron figure. Laserbeak was redoced into Buzzsaw for inclusion with the exclusive metallic redeco of the set available at Hobby Expo 2002 and Wonderfest 2002.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Destron/MegaSCFCondor/condor.htm More information on ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' Condor at TFU.info]''
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[File:Qrobo soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak
:A super-deformed PVC of Laserbeak was included as an accessory with the ''[[Q-Robo Collection Figure|Q-Robo Collection]]'' version of Soundwave, which could fit into his chest as if in mid-ejection. Like all the figures in the series, it was sold blindpacked in a plastic capsule, and was also available in a translucent purple color scheme.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/figure/q_robo1.htm More information on the Q-Robo Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===
[[File:Bottlecap soundwave.JPG|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-3'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:Laserbeak sits perched on the shoulder of this Soundwave "bottlecap" figurine, so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap. It was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]], rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, which came packaged with a leaflet personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Palisades Toys===
[[File:Pallisades laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Laserbeak Polystone Mini Statue''' (Action Figure Xpress exclusive, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:[[Palisades Toys]] produced a mini-statue of Laserbeak designed to interact with their 6" Soundwave statue release the previous year. Available exclusively through Action Figure Xpress and limited to only 750 pieces worldwide, Laserbeak could perch on Soundwave's outstretched arm, and came with his own small base to stand on so he could be displayed separately.
::*''[http://www.shopafx.com/trexlast.html More information on Laserbeak at Action Figure Xpress]''
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===Transformers - Wall Plaque===
[[File:Soundwave plaque.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Diamond Select, 2006)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2006, Soundwave was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. He is seen emerging from the space bridge with Rumble, Laserbeak, and Ravage in tow.
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Soundwave statue.jpg|thumb|An elegant but succinct summation.]]
* '''Soundwave''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

: Released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2007, Soundwave was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. The sculpt features both his concussion blaster gun and shoulder cannon with Laserbeak perched on his left shoulder. His tape deck altmode is sculpted on the base of the bust.
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===Attacktix===
[[File:Laserbeak-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Laserbeak'''
:''[[Attacktix]]'' Laserbeak is a 10-point Trooper-type piece featuring a firing missile launcher on his back. The piece's base is shaped like Soundwave's arm, where Laserbeak rests while not in use. He is attached to the arm with a string, allowing him to take flight and get better shots at enemy pieces.

:While Hasbro showed off Laserbeak at some conventions, he was ultimately never released. Most of his in-game stats and abilities are as such unknown.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robotheroesprowllaserbeak.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|CAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWnceled.]]
*'''Prowl vs Laserbeak''' (canceled)
:Seemingly captured in the middle of a wild take, this super-deformed ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' version of Laserbeak —sporting a distinctive orange beak inspired by his original [[package art]]—would have come packaged with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], but was regrettably canceled before release. This two-pack was not the only tail-end ''Robot Heroes'' set to meet this fate, but it was one of only a few to actually be advertised on the packaging of toys that ''did'' make it to the store shelf.
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===G.I. Joe and the Transformers===
[[File:Sdcc2012 shockwaveaccessories-detail.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures & Energon''' (2012)

:An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this toy is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]] with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s.

:Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], Laserbeak, and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. Just who is meant to be who is unclear.
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Tlslaserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Laserbeak is a Wave 3 figure with limited articulation, due to his unique design. Laserbeak can, however, "transform" to tape mode because of his folding legs and wings. For every 16 figures, there is 1 Laserbeak. Despite his slight rarity, Laserbeak is easy to find because his box is much lighter than any of the other figures'.

:Like most of his wave, Laserbeak's bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraphs.

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==Notes==
[[File:C64TransformersTitleScreen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*Although the Laserbeak and Buzzsaw toys had a standard cassette deco on one side, the cartoon chose to show the bird side in its depictions of their [[alternate mode]]s, effectively making either side accurate.
*The title screen to Ocean's ''[[The Transformers (Commodore 64)|Transformers]]'' game for the Commodore 64 depicts either a Laserbeak or a Buzzsaw that is primarily red with gold wings. Get on it, [[e-HOBBY]]!

==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Mini-Cassettes]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Frenzy (G1)/toys

2019-08-26T22:36:38Z

FortMax: /* Vintage G1 */ 2-pack is out

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[[File:G1 boxart Frenzy.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb]]

Most of '''Frenzy'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys are blue, but this is not a hard and fast rule.

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1toy frenzy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cartoon-accurate or not, you sure weren't buying the two-pack for this guy.]]
*'''Frenzy / Laserbeak''' (Mini-Cassette 2-pack, 1984-1985)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Thruster Guns" (left & right)

: Beginning life as a ''[[Micro Change]]'' "Micro Cassette Robo Micross", Frenzy was part of the first wave of Transformers toys released in 1984. He transforms into a blue microcassette that can fit into the tape doors of the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] toys, and is armed with two silver chromed "Thruster Guns" that can either plug into the cassette spool holes on his back or slot onto his arms. Sold in a two-pack with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], Frenzy was originally released with a Decepticon insignia sticker on his stomach, which was removed in 1985 in favor of a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] on his cassette mode front.

:This [[mold]] was redecoed to create the simultaneously-available [[Rumble (G1)/toys|Rumble]], as well as [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]]. It can also be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[FIRRIB|G1 cartoon Rumble]] (which obviously also applies to many of the following toys, so we won't repeat ourselves).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Frenzy/frenzy.htm More information on Frenzy at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1toy japanese frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Frenzy''' (Cassettron, 1985/1986/1987)
** ''ID number:'' '''18''' (1985), '''D-58''' (1986), '''D-103''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Thruster Guns" (left & right), cassette case

: 1985 saw [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release Frenzy in Japan, all on his lonesome. Like all his cassette contemporaries, he was packaged in a small box and came with a clear tape case he could be stored in. He was still available in 1986, this time on a blister card with a new ID number, golden weapons (see below), and without his case, and under the ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (toyline)|Headmasters]]'' banner in 1987, with his original packaging and case reinstated and with yet another ID number.
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* '''Grimlock vs Soundwave''' (giftset, 1985)
** ''ID number:'' '''VSY'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Thruster Guns" (left & right), cassette case
:Frenzy was included as part of a "versus" giftset that squared Soundwave off against [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]. The set also included an audio cassette, and has become the rarest of the three "VS" sets Takara produced.
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[[File:G1toy 1986 frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bling Bling boy eject.Operation:Re-package.]]
*'''Frenzy & Ratbat''' (Mini-Cassette 2-pack, 1986/1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Thruster Guns" (left & right)

: In 1986, when Hasbro released their sole new cassette for the year, [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]], they needed another cassette to package him with. To this end, Laserbeak was retired from the toy store shelf, and Frenzy became Ratbat's pack-in partner. As a result, Frenzy holds the distinction of being the Generation 1 figure to last the longest during the toyline's original run, the only 1984 figure still available in 1987. Of course, this also meant that people who wanted both Laserbeak and Ratbat had to buy Frenzy twice.

:Frenzy and Ratbat's weapons were available in both the original silver and new golden chrome colors; as Ratbat was depicted with golden weapons in-fiction, this tends to be the color most associated with the set. Late in 1986, Frenzy was one of several figures who underwent some change in materials; his die-cast metal toes and shoulder hinges were replaced with black plastic, as were his light blue thighs, and the stickers on his thighs and shins were removed.
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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2toy gobot frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Frenzy''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' saw the return of Frenzy as a [[redeco]] of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[Blowout]], transforming into a Porsche 959 sports car in purple and gray. He features through-axle wheels for super-fast rolling on smooth surfaces, and is designed to work with most "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" car sets, despite their being made by competitor companies.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed for ''Generation 2'' Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]], then later to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Hot Shot (RID)#Toys|Hot Shot]]. The toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Frenzy (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Frenzy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Frenzy/frenzy.htm More information on Go-Bot Frenzy at TFU.info]''
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===Music Label===
[[File:MusicLabel Frenzy headphone.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Is it really wise to put an expert at sonic warfare right on your ear?]]
*'''Frenzy & Rumble Playing Earphones''' (2007)

:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' toyline, Frenzy and Rumble share a fairly simplistic transformation from robots to white, circular, working earphones. Although sold separately from him, they were designed to go well with the Music Label [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave MP3 player]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLFrenzy/frenzy.htm More information on ''Music Label'' Frenzy at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
[[File:G1toy encore frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Great Cassette Operation Vol.3''' (2009)
**''ID number'': '''19'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Thruster Guns" (left & right), cassette case

: The original Frenzy toy was reissued for the first time as part of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, in a multi-pack with Rumble, Laserbeak, and [[Overkill (G1)#Encore|Overkill]]. Long a notable absentee from past reissue lineups due to the severe degradation of his mold, this edition of Frenzy has either been heavily restored—his head and weapons, at the very least, feature some notable differences in detail from the original—or might even be an entirely new mold based off of the original figure, a theory supported by the presence of a 2009 Tomy copyright on his leg, rather than an original 1980s Hasbro or Takara one.

:This version of Frenzy winds the figure back to the materials and colors of his pre-1986 releases, with metal feet and hinges, light-blue thighs and silver weapons, even reinstating his tummy-sticker from 1984 in addition to his rubsign. In a major change, his shin decals and all of his cassette mode labels are now [[paint operation]]s rather than stickers, while the stickers that previously decorated his thighs, wrists and biceps have been removed outright and not replaced.

:In 2014, Frenzy and the rest of the Cassettes were re-released as a lucky draw prize (along with the other 2 box sets) for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, though this was very likely to be remaining stock.
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===United===
[[File:United toy-Frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rumble & Frenzy''' (Multi-pack, 2011-[[March 26|03-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''UN-20'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right cannons

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers United]]'', Frenzy is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Demolition Rumble]] (which never actually got released), transforming into a dual-cannon anti-aircraft tank. In [[robot mode]], his arms can transform into spring-loaded pile-driver weapons, and his two [[C joint]] guns can be attached to bars on either his arms or back.

: Frenzy was only available in a two-pack with [[Rumble (G1)/toys#United|Rumble]], who shares the same mold.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]'' [[Frenzy (WFC)#Adventure|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (WFC)#Adventure|Rumble]] and [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rewind (G1)#Timelines 2|Rewind]] and [[Eject (G1)#Timelines|Eject]].
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:Masterpiecetoy frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Frenzy & Buzzsaw''' (set, [[2013]]-[[March 23|03-23]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-16'''
**''Accessories:'' Two piledrivers, piledriver mount, Left & right "Thruster Guns", pink tape case

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Frenzy is, of course, a redeco of ''Masterpiece'' [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-15 Rumble]], who was released only a month beforehand. He is an updated version of the original Generation 1 toy, transforming from a highly [[Articulation|articulated]] robot to a mini-cassette the same size as his Generation 1 toy, although he cannot fit in the original Soundwave toy's chest cavity. Not simply blue this time around, he's based on the purple-and-blue color scheme of the Generation 1 cartoon (which was, as explained above, used for Rumble in the US, but in Japan, the cartoon was redubbed so it was Frenzy). He still has his traditional Thruster Gun weapons, which can peg onto his back, or be held by his hands via [[C joint|3mm post]]. He comes with a pink case which can be used to store him in tape mode.

[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-RumbleFrenzyPiledrivers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1]]
:To replicate his and Rumble's signature abilities from the cartoon series, Frenzy comes with two large piledriver accessories which clip onto his arms. The piledrivers can connect to a mounting piece that allows them to be worn on the figure's back when not in use, and they also contain hollows to store his Thruster Guns. The mounting piece can also attach to his back on its own to resemble a battery pack.

:The piledrivers can also interact with other figures: They can clip to ''Masterpiece'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]]'s forearms to form cannons, or combine with ''Masterpiece'' Rumble's own piledrivers and link up with Soundwave's "sensor" accessory to form the interface cable that allows Soundwave to connect to other devices, as seen in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:He comes in a two-pack with [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]].

:This mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]].
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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-Frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The thing on his forehead is a [[Quality control|paint error]], not [[:File:Raiderrumblepoo.jpg|bird droppings.]]]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2013)
**'''09 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Two piledrivers, piledriver mount, Left & right "Thruster Guns", clear tape case

:Included with the [[Hasbro]] [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-exclusive version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]], "Decepticon Frenzy" features a different deco, replacing his silver [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] details with paint, and featuring slightly brighter and more purple blue plastic. His guns, piledrivers, mount, and micro-cassette case are all included and have been appropriately redecoed, with his tape case being cast in colorless-clear plastic this time.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/MPFrenzy/frenzy.htm More information on Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' Frenzy at TFU.info]''

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*'''Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition''' ([[2014]]-[[March 23|03-23]])
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===Kre-O===
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[[File:KreO-Toy FrenzyC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Voted'': Most Spirited
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: The first [[Kreon]] Frenzy, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], follows the cartoon coloration, giving him a black-and-red deco... well, dark-gray-and-red-with-a-black-helmet deco. The color layouts in this set are kinda janky. He uses the ''Cityville'' micro-Kreon body, in keeping with his smaller stature in the cartoon.

: He was only available in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] "Kreon Class of 1984" 30-pack. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, but the set sold out at the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OFrenzy/frenzy.htm More information on Frenzy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-2-pack-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave''' (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1507'''

: This version of Frenzy is ''nearly'' identical to the Class of 1984 version: he has a different face [[tampograph]], and his Decepticon symbol is a darker purple. This version also adds a "missile" backpack to him, which, when he is clipped onto the bars on either of Soundwave's modes, turns him into a gun emplacement.

: He was only available in a ''Kre-O'' Battle Changers pack of [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ratchet]] vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Soundwave]], who also came with [[Rumble (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Rumble]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ravage]].

: This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

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===Vintage G1===
[[File:Vintage-G1-Frenzy-Laserbeak-carded.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Decepticon Frenzy / Decepticon Laserbeak'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Thruster Guns" (left & right)

:As part of the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' line of reissues, Frenzy comes with fellow mini-cassette [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Laserbeak]], recreating their pairing in the [[#The Transformers|original toyline]]. He comes with his two thruster guns, and is packaged on a G1-styled card with tech spec on the back. Also, he's [[RIRFIB|blue]].

:Frenzy and Laserbeak are to be released alongside the similarly paired ''Vintage G1'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Ravage]] and [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Rumble]], and of course, are intended for collectors picking up the contemporaneously released ''Vintage G1'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Soundwave]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Buzzsaw]]. Like all figures from this line, Frenzy and Laserbeak will be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.

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[[File:Vintage-G1-Mini-Cassettes-3-Pack.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Enemy (G1)|Missed opportunity...]]]]
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* '''Mini Cassettes 3 Pack'''

:Frenzy was also, strangely, included with [[Graphy#Vintage G1|Gurafi]] and [[Noise#Vintage G1|Noizu]] as part of a [[Hasbro Pulse]]-exclusive 3-pack of mini-cassettes, getting his own full-size, but attached, card. Rather than going for a variant for this second ''Vintage G1'' iteration - [[#G1FrenzyRatbat|such as gold weapons]], for example - Frenzy appears to be identical to his co-carded release with Laserbeak.

:Curiously, [[stock photo|stock photos]] show Frenzy mis-assembled in package, with the cassette mode side of the legs but the robot mode side of the chest visible. Cassette-mode photos<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-vintage-g1-mini-cassettes-3-pack-gurafi-noizu-decepticon-frenzy Hasbro Pulse: Transformers Vintage G1 Mini-Cassettes 3-Pack Gurafi, Noizu, Decepticon Frenzy]</ref> also show him missing the cassette detail sticker on his back.

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[File:TFcaramel frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|FIY!]]
*'''Frenzy''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Frenzy was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.

===Transformers Choco===
*'''Frenzy''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Frenzy was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, came with candy-coated chocolates, and could fit inside the chest of the larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kit of Soundwave.
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Tfgum frenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, wait! We lied. The gum actually makes you feel worse.]]
*'''Frenzy and Jaguar''' (1986)
:A larger model kit of Frenzy was sold by Kabaya as part of their ''Transformers Gum'' line, in a two-pack with [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]]. Sculpted from red and grey plastic (and consequently looking more like Rumble) and featuring stickers for detail, Frenzy is basically identical to his original toy, except he's actually a little bit ''larger'' than it! He's also too large to fit in the chest of the ''Transformers Gum'' Soundwave figure, but you can console yourself with the gum he comes packaged with.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy frenzy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Frenzy was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Frenzy was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Frenzy was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Frenzy''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''50'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, Frenzy was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Frenzy/frenzy.htm More information on Decoy Frenzy at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:DiamondSelect FrenzyRavage bust.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb]]
* '''Frenzy & Ravage''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:An [[exclusive]] to online retailer [[BigBadToyStore]], this Frenzy bust was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 600 pieces worldwide. Frenzy is colored red and black after his cartoon appearance, and sculpted wielding one of his thruster guns as [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] pounces beside him. In addition, Frenzy's tape mode is sculpted at the front of the bust's base.

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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Tlsfrenzy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|PICK A FREAKING COLOR.]]
[[The Loyal Subjects]] Frenzy is a Wave 3 chase figure with standard articulation. He uses the Frenzy/Rumble animation model, but in his toy's colors. Unlike his buddy Rumble, he does not have piledrivers, or any gimmick for that matter. For every 96 figures, there is one Frenzy. He is the single hardest figure to find from wave 3.
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==References==
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[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
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Optimus Prime (RID)

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FortMax: /* Robots in Disguise (2001) */ Robot mode gun storage is documented in Japanese instructions

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{{disambig3.5|the Autobot from the 2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise|the Autobot from the 2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise|Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime}}
:''Optimus Prime is the [[Autobot]] leader from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:RIDPrime02.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Ironically, filled with [[Burning justice|blazing justice.]] ]]

'''Optimus Prime''' (aka '''Fire Convoy''') is a stern and serious commander, devoted to protecting freedom and innocent life. He has seen the galactic path of conquest and destruction already burned by [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] and swears it will not include [[Earth]]. Optimus Prime often finds himself in the role of "straight man" to the more comic stylings of the other Autobots and [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]], and tends to treat their humorous exaggerations or personality quirks as statements of straightforward fact. His subordinates view him as a great leader, if stubborn and much too prone to long speeches. Optimus Prime's greatest weakness is his sense of nobility. If an adversary claims to have had a change of heart and discovered inner goodness, Prime will fall for it every single time. But once he finds out he's been had, they'd better watch out!

{{bigquote|Our power is greater than theirs, because it comes from a place of goodness, not greed.|Optimus Prime|"[[Battle Protocol!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Neil Kaplan]] (English), [[Satoshi Hashimoto]] (Japanese)|[[Jeong-gu Lee|Jung Goo Lee]] (Korean), [[Vladimir Gerasimov]] (Russian), [[Guilherme Briggs]] (Portuguese), [[Gerardo Reyero]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Massimo Lodolo]] (Italian)}}
[[File:BattleProtocol Prime gun.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Firearms are the right of all sentient beings.]]
Optimus Prime was created, along with [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]], by [[Alpha Trion (RID)|Alpha Trion]] during the [[Golden Age]]. The two of them were raised together, and thus, saw each other as brothers. However, this relationship was torn apart after the Cybertron Civil Wars, whereupon the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] chose Optimus Prime to command the Autobots in stopping the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]] leader [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] from ravaging the universe in his quest for energy. Ultra Magnus left Cybertron that same day, bitter and spiteful of his brother. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}}

Prime soon struck up command on [[Earth]], where he took the form of a fire truck. Operating out of a secret base in [[Metro City]], he and his fellow Autobots were more than ready to face Megatron and his Predacons. The conflict began when Megatron appeared in New York, attempting to kidnap the famous scientist [[Kenneth Onishi|Doctor Kenneth Onishi]]. Optimus struck up a friendship with Onishi's son, [[Koji Onishi|Koji]], and despite not being able to save the boy's father, vowed that he would help rescue him. {{storylink|Battle Protocol!}}

[[File:BulletTrainRescue Prime through window.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Armor Digivolve!]]
Optimus later took Koji to see the Autobot base, during a series of Predacon attacks on trucks around Metro City. New Predacon [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] turned out to be after a terrorist device hidden in a sports car. With the bomb on the verge of exploding, Optimus converted to his [[Super Mode|battle mode]] and used his power stream to blast the shark and the bomb safely into space. {{storylink|An Explosive Situation}} The launch of the [[Linear RFG]] bullet train was also a clear target for the Predacons, and Optimus ordered the Autobots to provide an escort. Sure enough, the Predacons destroyed a bridge ahead, and Optimus aided [[Team Bullet Train]] in stopping the train before disaster occurred. {{storylink|Bullet Train to the Rescue}}

Together with the [[Autobot Brothers]], Prime prevented the Predacons from stealing the [[Plutonium Energy Generator]] stored in a Metro City warehouse. When the generator was later moved, the Predacons made a second attempt, but Prime was content to sit back and watch the [[Spy Changer]]s go to work in foiling the quartet. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}}

{{quote|Your imagery is derivative. It lacks semiotic cohesion. And the hapless foe is you!|Optimus Prime, critiquing Sky-Byte's poetry|"The Hunt for Black Pyramid"}}

A distress call from Koji sent Optimus and the Autobot Brothers to a location in the sea near Metro City. Using the [[Global Space Bridge]], the Autobots made the leap out to a stricken ship, which was under attack by the Predacons. Prime fought with Sky-Byte, discovering that the shark had the edge while underwater. Once the ship was righted, the Autobot Leader quickly beat the Predacon into a withdrawal with his Fist of Steel. {{storylink|The Hunt for Black Pyramid}} Prime suspected that an attack by Megatron and the Predacon trio in the middle of Metro City was a diversion, and this was confirmed by an SOS from Side Burn, who was exploring [[Payuma ruins|Native American ruins]]. After Prime had traveled to the ruins and fought off Sky-Byte, the Autobots found a [[Doctor Onishi's microchip|microchip]], hidden there by Doctor Onishi. {{storylink|The Secret of the Ruins}}

[[File:SecretWeaponD5 TAI Prime thoughtful.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Something about the upper chassis design?]]
Following Side Burn's kidnapping by the Predacons, Prime responded to the ransom request... by turning up alone and promptly being captured himself. Megatron began beating on the bound Optimus, until [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[X-Brawn]] and the Spy Changers mounted a stealth rescue. The prisoners freed, the Autobots turned on the Predacons and chased them off. {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession}} When Koji reported a Predacon attack on the [[Grandpa|D-512 Stanwich Steamer]], Optimus coordinated the Autobot defense from home base. After [[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]]'s last minute rescue of the train, Optimus held Koji up so that the boy could film the steam engine. {{storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}}

[[File:SkidZsChoice Prime dynamic stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I hope you like this shot, [[Stock footage|cos you'll be seeing it a lot!]]]]
Optimus was not very worried about Mirage having apparently defected, stating that he was an Autobot and a member of the elite Spy Changers. {{storylink|Mirage's Betrayal}} Optimus has the Autobots all enter the [[International Grand Prix]] in order to try and find [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]], a recently arrived Autobot who had scanned a racing car and become possessed by the urge to compete in races. Unfortunately the Predacons decided to enter the race too, and partway through, Optimus and the Autobot Brothers found themselves holding up a huge rock dropped onto them by Megatron. Fortunately Skid-Z himself turned up and destroyed the rock, allowing them to chase Megatron off. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice}}

Another new recruit, [[Tow-Line (RID)|Tow-Line]] went rogue and began towing away random Autobots to an unspecified location. Prowl and Optimus finally managed to track Tow-Line down, correcting the damage to his circuits done by the Predacons, and rescuing their fellows. A rousing battle ensued, with inevitable defeat for the Predacons. {{storylink|Tow-Line Goes Haywire}} A Predacon investigation of the [[Cave of the Dragon]] lead Optimus and Midnight Express to dress up as a huge statue to chase them off. The ruse worked, and Optimus discovered that the cave did contain something of interest—an [[O-Part]]! {{storylink|The Ultimate Robot Warrior}} Concerned at recent Predacon activity, Optimus called the Autobots back to HQ to review previous missions. {{storylink|Hope for the Future}}

[[File:TheDecepticons Prime missile launchers.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Why my shoulders hurt?]]
Lead by Doctor Onishi's microchip to [[Castle Peak]], Prime and the Autobot Brothers found the Predacons digging up a derelict Autobot spacecraft. The ship contained six [[protoform]]s, which Megatron promptly stole, whisking them away to nearby [[McKinley Army Base]] to be formatted into [[Decepticon]]s. During the fight at the base, [[Kelly (RID)|Kelly]] attempted to flee in a fuel tanker, and was saved by Optimus from plunging into a crater. The last protoform scanned Optimus and the tanker at the same time, resulting in [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], a Decepticon resembling a twisted clone of the Autobot leader. {{storylink|The Decepticons}} The Decepticons' first mission was to attack [[Sherman Dam]], during which Optimus managed to stop them from detonating explosives planted on the dam, and clashed with Scourge. {{storylink|Commandos}}

[[File:Volcano Prime battle mode stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I am Optimus Prime. And your Light... is mine."]]
More activity lead Prime and the Spy Changers to [[Montrose Island]], where they clashed with the Decepticons and Sky-Byte. With the volcano in danger of erupting, Optimus froze the crater with his Blizzard Storm attack, but was occupied fighting Scourge to do any more. He pinned [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]], allowing the Spy Changer to use their [[Inferno Blast]] to divert the erupting lava to the sea. {{storylink|Volcano (episode)|Volcano}} The Decepticons had [[Movor]] fired into space to try and locate the Autobot base from orbit, by observing Autobot movements. Optimus had Side Burn go to [[Pier 7B]], where an ambush had been arranged. Prime's battle with Scourge was largely won by the fact that Movor kept firing on the pair from space and accidentally hitting Scourge. {{storylink|Attack from Outer Space}}

Prime hoped that Scourge and his fellow Decepticons would one day be restored to their true Autobot selves, and in fact at one point [[Mega-Octane]] met with Optimus Prime, claiming that the Decepticons wanted to defect. Just as Optimus was about to show the Decepticons to the Autobot base, Sky-Byte attacked. Scourge's strike at the Predacon would have incurred a human casualty, had Optimus not deflected the sword blow with his [[Flying Fist]], and the trick was revealed. Enraged with disappointment, Optimus [[Burning justice|glowed with power]] as he fought off the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Test (episode)|The Test}}

[[File:WedgesShortFuse Prime Blizzard Blast.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|This image conjures some uncomfortable imagery...]]
Optimus took part in countering a series of attacks on power plants, {{storylink|The Fish Test}} and arrived in [[Antarctica]] in time to help the [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] defeat the Decepticon and Predacon forces. {{storylink|Wedge's Short Fuse}} He also helped the Build Team reach the space bridge computer after the Decepticons sabotaged it. During the subsequent battle in the Arctic, he was content to let [[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]] face Megatron alone, as a matter of honor. {{storylink|Landfill (episode)|Landfill}}

Sky-Byte and his Predacons attacked the [[CGA Tower]] during its opening, apparently holding the humans inside hostage and demanding that Optimus Prime bring him the O-Parts. Optimus headed for the scene, but was cut off by the Decepticons. His haste resulted in him speedily dispatching Ruination with one shot from his Blaze Blaster, before hurrying to the tower. After a further battle with Scourge, Optimus helped stabilise the tower so that Landfill could create a new foundation for it. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}} After the Decepticons began a vendetta against the Build Team, Optimus ordered the Build Team not to get involved—but they did anyway, battling Ruination underground. Prime reached the location after Landfill had defeated the Decepticons in a huge fireball, and extinguished the four Autobots. {{storylink|A Test of Metal}}

[[File:Forced Fusion Optimusbattlestation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Matters escalated when Ultra Magnus appeared on Earth, making his desire to take the Matrix from Optimus Prime known to his "brother". Optimus confronted Magnus, inviting the Autobot to join his team, but Magnus refused and challenged Prime to a duel. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}} Optimus refused to fight Magnus, and was thus mercilessly fired upon, until [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[X-Brawn]] arrived to carry him away. Prime took refuge on a deserted island, but the Decepticons, Megatron, and Magnus all tracked him there. In the midst of the battle, Magnus forcibly activated their ability to combine into [[Omega Prime]], intending to use it to drain Prime of his energy so he could take the Matrix, but Optimus managed to take control and use their combination to stop the Decepticons. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}}

Optimus took time out to review footage of the Autobots' recent missions, in order to better understand his enemies. {{storylink|Lessons of the Past}}

After the Decepticons captured the Autobot Brothers, Optimus confronted them, but was unable to fight back under threat of the brothers being killed. Despite being pounded on by the Decepticons, Optimus was fit enough to combine with Ultra Magnus once the three brothers were freed. {{storylink|The Two Faces of Ultra Magnus}} Optimus came to the Autobot Brothers' rescue himself when they experienced an odd power drain during battle. He fought Ruination and Scourge alone until Ultra Magnus arrived to lend a hand. {{storylink|Power to Burn!}}

[[File:KojiGetsHisWish Optimus firing at Scourge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I don't belong in this reality!]]
During the search for some ruins under Metro City, Optimus Prime monitored things from base. He joined his men when they found [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] hidden in the ruins, and helped fight the Decepticons off. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} While the Build Team concealed Fortress Maximus, Optimus kept Scourge busy, fighting the Decepticon beneath the city. {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} He turned up in the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] after the rest of the Autobots had collected all of the O-Parts, in time to fight off Megatron. {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}}

[[File:MaximusEmerges Optimus and Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Christian side-hug.]]
Combined into an orb, the O-Parts lead Optimus and the Autobot Brothers back to the Sahara, and a pyramid located in a cavern beneath the sands. There they battled with Megatron and the Decepticons over the [[Orb of Sigma]]. Once again, Omega Prime was formed in order to battle Megatron, and at the end of the battle, only the Autobot was still standing. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} Though the Autobots gained the location of [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]], the key to activating Fortress Maximus, Cerebros was snatched from their grasp by the Decepticons. Optimus lead his men in attempted to protect the titan, but Scourge managed to succeed. Fortress Maximus proved impossible to control, and began rampaging across the city. The return of Megatron, in a few form as Galvatron, complicated the battle, and even Optimus and Ultra Magnus combined into Omega Prime were unable to stop the devastation, until Koji managed to command Maximus to stop. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}}

[[File:SurpriseAttack Optimus carries Cerebros.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|"I look ridiculous"]]
Clashes with the Decepticons and Fortress Maximus in a desert {{storylink|The Human Element}} and a forest were largely unsuccessful, but internal ructions in the Decepticon ranks eventually resulted in the Autobots managing to gain control of Cerebros. {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}} When the Decepticons discovered the location of the Autobot base and mounted an attack, Optimus took Cerebros, leading the Decepticons through Metro City to an ambush in a more remote location. Prime and Magnus combined into Omega Prime once again, but found they were ineffective against the power of Galvatron's ''[[Megastar]]'', and were forced to sit back and watch as Fortress Maximus dealt with the battle station. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}}

Galvatron had survived the confrontation and began draining power from Fortress Maximus. When Omega Prime confronted him, he responded by using [[cyber-bat]]s to enslave and threaten the world's children. Prime was forced to call a retreat through the space bridge, which gave Galvatron the opportunity to trap them there and flood the tunnel with lava. As Optimus was overcome by the lava, Koji's words inspired him to escape and confront Galvatron once more. {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge}}

Though Galvatron seized the rest of the Autobots in an energy field, Optimus escaped and combined with Ultra Magnus. Omega Prime challenged Galvatron one-on-one at the [[Earth's core]]. He was seemingly no match for the Decepticon leader, until Fortress Maximus sent his power, which energized the Matrix, forming the giant weapon, the [[Matrix Blade]]. Galvatron was defeated, and with that, the Autobots' mission on Earth was finished, and Prime resolved to return to Cybertron—but not before "one last look around" with Koji and the rest of his team. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}

====Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?====
[[File:UltraMagnustotheRescue Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
With the other Autobots all engaged in other fights around the world, Optimus Prime alone was available to answer T-AI's battle protocol at an experimental nuclear generator in Arizona. His opening plan was to lure the Predacons and Decepticons away from the humans to battle them at a safe distance, but his wayward brother Ultra Magnus intervened, confronting the villains head on in the middle of the generator plant. As Prime chastised Magnus for his rash action, Scourge overheard and seized on the idea to threaten the humans if the Autobots didn't stand down. Despite his anger at Optimus, Ultra Magnus remembered his Autobot training and reluctantly laid down his weapon. At the proper moment, though, the brothers managed to attack a distracted Scourge and save the humans. The Predacons and Decepticons escaped with the generator, but the humans were safe. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
Some time later, Optimus was part of Omega Prime as Omega Prime worked with Fortress Maximus to put an end to the universe-consumption campaign of an apparent non-singularity version of Unicron, a warlord who had united his consciousness with [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/28}}
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====3H and Fun Publications comics====
[[File:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Here I am, kept in this tiny room, forced to be kept merged to this dude who hates me.]]

In universal stream [[Viron 903.0 Beta]], {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/13}} after turning in Galvatron to the proper authorities, Optimus Prime enjoyed the time following by studying various lifeforms and their environments on other planets throughout the universe. During this vacation, his weapons systems were upgraded considerably.

However, his skills were inevitably needed once again on Earth when evil threatened the planet. He formed the [[Dimensional Patrol]] from the ranks of the Autobots who had stayed behind on Earth, as well as additional experts in transwarp technology, to defend the planet from those who would do it harm via the "temporal and spatial nexus" in Earth's proximity. Unfortunately, Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and several members of the Dimensional Patrol were abducted by [[Unicron]]. Here they were to battle each other in the [[Cauldron]], where their energy would feed and repair the shattered body of the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|Optimus Prime's profile in Club magazine #1}} One of Optimus's fellow abductees was [[Red Alert (RID 2001)|Red Alert]], who died at some point and had his body taken over by [[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/13}}

As Omega Prime, Prime and Magnus escaped this fate in a jailbreak set into motion by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]. They left Unicron for their home universe via a portal created by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]], {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} but shortly thereafter they were once again called into service by [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

{{note|It is unclear whether the change to a yellow color scheme accompanied the weapons systems upgrade or if these colors were visited upon him by the [[Unicron virus|corrupting energies]] of the [[Pit]]. Since his colors had returned to "normal" by the end of the Universe conflict (see below), the latter seems most likely.}}

[[File:OptimusPrimeRIDprimuschamber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Prime picked this trick up from watching ''BASEketball.'']]

During the final battle with the [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minions of Unicron]] in the [[Pit]], Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus (as Omega Prime) were fighting alongside the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] when the corrupt pocket universe began to collapse around them. Omega Prime and the others fled through a dimensional portal, but the powerlinxed brothers were diverted by the former [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] into [[Aurex 405.0 Epsilon|another reality]], {{Storylink|Revelations Part 2}} just in time to stop [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] from unleashing the [[Dead Matrix]] inside the Spark Chamber of [[Primus]]. The evil clone was defeated, {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} and the brothers hooked up with [[Sentinel Maximus]] and his comrades as they attempted to fortify the local Cybertron against the [[Unicron Singularity]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

[[File:InvasionPrologue-Primes.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Prime probably should have learned by now that Sentinel Maximus can't do anything.]]
Working relatively behind the scenes while that reality's [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his crew searched for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Optimus Prime and his brother found themselves moderating an internal dispute among the Mini-Con colonies in Cybertron's debris field, {{Storylink|Revelations Part 4}} and were engaged with a Cybertronian-sized version of [[Unicron]] himself when Primus first transformed due to an infusion of Cyber Key Power. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}} Some months later, after the final battle with the Cyber Key empowered [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], Optimus Prime first met his local counterpart, and they exchanged information on their endeavors over the last few months. With the newly reformed Unicron on the loose after their last encounter, Optimus chose to join Ultra Magnus and Sentinel Maximus in hunting him down. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

Optimus Prime was gathered in [[Axiom Nexus]] by [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|its Optimus Prime]], along with a roster of other Optimus Primes and [[Sentinel Maximus|their]] [[Lio Convoy|kin]] in a group known as the [[Convoy (group)|Convoy]]. A multiversal cataclysm in [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|a universe]] seeded with [[Rarified Energon]] and an invasion by evil Autobots from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|the negative polarity universe]] had called them into action. Since Matrix bearers were usually never allowed into Axiom Nexus, this was a grave threat indeed! {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}}

His name was on a list of Convoy members given by [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]] to [[Andromeda (TransTech)|Andromeda]]. The list noted that he was also known by the moniker "Ignition Prime" and hailed from universal stream Viron 903.0 Beta. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/21}}

Ignition Prime was present at a meeting of the Convoy after the turmoil caused by the [[Waruder]] invasion of Axiom Nexus. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

Despite his great sense of duty, Prime longs for a day when he can return to his original Earth to spend time with his old pal [[Koji Onishi]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 8|Optimus Prime's profile in Club magazine #8}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|To avoid confusion with ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime, "Fire Convoy" will be used to refer to the character.}}
=====Ask Vector Prime=====
Fire Convoy was a vassal of the [[Convoy Council]] and a peer of [[Reverse Convoy]], [[Lio Convoy]], and [[Galaxy Convoy]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/14}} He led the [[Dimensional Patrol]] in pursuit of [[Megatron (RID)|Gigatron]]'s [[Predacon (RID)|Destronger]]s to the year 2000 at the behest of the [[Convoy Council]]. While Fire Convoy was making preparations, he discovered the Beta BT unit of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] which had been in storage for centuries. Knowing that the memories it contained were invaluable, Fire Convoy had the Beta BT unit rebuilt with [[Spy Changer]] technology and infused with life by [[Vector Sigma]]. [[Prowl 2]] taught Fire Convoy and his Dimensional Patrol much about life on late 20th century Earth although Prowl 2 himself was unable to join the Dimensional Patrol on their expedition due to the risk of time paradoxes. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/10}}

=====''Kiss Players Position''=====
[[Shaoshao Li]] time-traveled the year [[2000]] to acquire Fire Convoy's piece of the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] (in reality [[Angolmois|Unicron's lifeforce]]) while Fire Convoy [[Battle Protocol!|was battling]] Gigatron in New York City. Shortly thereafter, [[Primus|a golden hand]] snatched away the Allspark fragment. {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)#Weekly Kiss Players Position shows|Kiss Players radio drama #47}}

=====''Legends/Unite Warriors''=====
In the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], Fire Convoy was a fictional character in a franchise of toys and media. Affected by [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]'s '80s Transformation Beam, a TV began airing adult-rated content at prime time as was acceptable in the '80s, including a scene of [[#KT Figure Collection|Fire Convoy creeping on a bathing T-AI]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 3|Bonus Edition Vol. 3}} When Sky-Byte was sent to the Legends Universe, he was perplexed to find that the Transformers were fictional. When [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattle]] explained to him about characters like [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], Sky-Byte found through research that "Optimus Prime" was the English name of his hated enemy, Fire Convoy. Thus, he sought to ruin Fire Convoy's reputation in this world... by dressing up as ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' Optimus Prime. The plan didn't work out, as Sky-Byte was unable to bring himself to crush young fans' dreams. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 6|Bonus Edition Vol. 6}}

While grappling with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] in [[2021]], [[Mega-Octane]] was disappointed in Prime's strength compared to that of Fire Convoy. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}}

Following his victory on Earth, Fire Convoy returned to his own future and continued leading the Dimensional Patrol from [[Neo Brave Maximus]]. When an escaped Scourge attacked their base to rescue Devil Gigatron, Fire Convoy tried to initiate [[Battle Protocol]] only to find that T-AI had been hacked by [[Dark Ai]]. As it turned out, however, Gigatron had lost his taste for evil and refused to come with Scourge, instead choosing rekindle his old friendship with Fire Convoy and joining the Patrol. {{storylink|LGEX Scourge Prologue}}

=====Spacewarp's Log=====
In one reality, [[Megatron (RID)|Devil Gigatron]] was imprisoned at [[Garrus-7]] after his defeat by Fire Convoy. After Devil Gigatron upgraded into Gigatron Z, broke out of prison, and went on a rampage with his new Autobot-turned-Predacon crew, Fire Convoy's crew stopped them. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/27}}

===Air Attack Optimus Primal===
In [[Viron 102.0 Beta]], Optimus Prime was a student of [[Scavenger (RID)|Scavenger]] at the [[Autobot Military Academy]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/22}} Later, on early 21st century Earth, Prime led the Autobots against [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]]'s Predacon/Decepticon forces. The enemy received aid from the time-traveling Predacon criminal [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]], who granted Galvatron a body upgrade into Megatron Megabolt. This body could form the head of Megabolt Maximus, the Megatron-hijacked Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}} Optimus Prime was assisted by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], a "spirit guide" also from the future. {{storylink|Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Air Attack Optimus Primal toy bio}} After a long and difficult battle, Prime and Primal triumphed over Megatron and Cryotek. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}

===Shell Game===
[[File:ShellGame optimusprime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1|Good thing we didn't see what happened to him, or else [[The Transformers: The Movie|history would've repeated itself.]]]]
In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], Optimus Prime, as part of [[Omega Prime]], defeated Megatron, but Megatron was soon replaced by a more fearsome Decepticon/Predacon leader, [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]. On the eve of a critical battle with Megazarak's forces, Optimus's loyal soldiers [[Fireflight (Universe Deluxe)|Fireflight]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], [[Drydock (TF 2010)|Drydock]], [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]], [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] were abducted by [[Unicron]] to fight in the [[Universe War]]. Despite some of Megazarak's Decepticons being abducted as well, Optimus, [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], and [[X-Brawn]] ultimately fell to Megazarak's onslaught. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}}

Optimus's corpse was thereafter visible on the surface of Cybertron, one of countless Autobots who fell at the hands of [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]. {{storylink|Shell Game}}
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===Spy Changer continuity===
[[File:WorldsCollide4 Viron universe portal.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"Hmmm... ''yellow''... Do you think that's me, Prowl?"]]
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
When the [[Herald of Unicron|Heralds of Unicron]] destabilized the [[space bridge nexus]] in [[Aurex 402.24 Gamma]], causing the space bridges to become windows to other dimensions, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] caught a glimpse of Optimus Prime and Prowl. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
[[Image:Optimusprimelittleyellowdifferent.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Wait a minute... there's something bothering me about this Prime. I know! This female Optimus Prime ''doesn't have a fire ladder!'' Enjoy your ''negligence suit'', lady!]]

Turns out the Optimus Prime of [[Viron 1103.12 Gamma]] was female! When the [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] of her world accidentally turned all of Earth's energon toxic, Optimus Prime and her troops had to downsize into new Spy Changer forms to survive, much to the amusement of the Predacons... until the Autobots blew up the Predacons' pure energon and the bad guys ran out of energy. Optimus's nemesis [[Scourge (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Scourge]] was the only villain that made the shift to a Spy Changer body, but she too was defeated by Prime's army. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/18}}

====OTFCC Voice Actor Drama====
{{voiceactor|[[Michelle Carolus]] (English)}}

Optimus Prime and her cohorts [[Prowl (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Prowl]], [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Ironhide (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Ironhide]] were later plucked from their universe and stranded on a frozen planetoid, a side effect of [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s device that blocked [[Unicron]]'s attempt to kidnap Transformers from multiple dimensions. These stranded Autobots were targeted for 'recruitment' by [[Reptilion]] but rescued by the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]. During the battle, Optimus took charge; [[Prowl (RID)#Universe comic|a Prowl]] was left bemused taking orders from someone so short while Optimus was distracted (and annoyed) by his constant statement of what attacks he was going to do.

Optimus and her crew appeared to stick around for the [[Universe War]]. {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}}

{{note|Prime's "Worlds Collide" cameo was originally meant to be the cartoon incarnation Optimus Prime, but was later retconned into being the Prime from the Voice Actor Drama. That Prime was called "he" by Prowl, but was later retconned into being female as a nod to the female fan who voiced him for the presentation.}}{{--}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-10-FireConvoy.jpg|thumb|75px]]

Fire Convoy watched [[T-AI]] bathe at [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
1,000 years after the [[Grand Uprising]], Fire Convoy was a member of the [[Convoy Council]], which unanimously voted to dispatch the ''[[Hyperborea (BW)|Hyperborea]]'' to pursue the ''[[Terrastar (BW)|Terrastar]]''. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
While [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] explained the purpose of his [[Timemaze]], a red robot appeared on one of the device's screens. {{Storylink|Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers|Requiem of the Wreckers}}

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise (2001)===
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*'''Super Fire Convoy''' (2000) / '''Optimus Prime''' (Super Class, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-001'''
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

:''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a Japanese Hino Brandlier fire truck. Harkening back to Generation 1 toys, he features chromed wheels with rubber tires. The forward section of his truck detaches to become his standard [[robot mode]]. His '[[trailer]]' can be reconfigured into a sort of battle station. The station can then be disassembled and attached around the robot to form his Battle Mode. His standard robot can combine with [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] to form [[Omega Prime]].

:The original [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Car Robots'' release differs from the [[Hasbro]] version in that it has a darker, metallic-flake plastic, gold chrome eyes for both modes and has no Autobot symbols tampo-printed on the shoulder pads. Obviously, the voice clips used for the Japanese toy are also different, although the English clips are essentially translations of the Japanese ones (with the Hasbro toy incorrectly proclaiming that Optimus Prime's transformation into super mode uses the code-phrase "[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|maximize]]"). Additionally, the Hasbro version has the unfortunate tendency for its rubber tires to split down its molding connection. Furthermore, Fire Convoy's missiles are of a different mold on the Japanese toy. The toy’s ladder features a trigger that flips all four of his missile launchers forward into firing position when pressed. On Fire Convoy, pressing this trigger causes all four missiles to immediately launch (if by "launch" you mean "be-flung-up-into-the-air-and-fall-to-the-ground-instantly") when they flip forward, whereas the Hasbro toy removes the auto-fire feature, allowing them to be launched one-at-a-time via individual triggers. Unchanged from the Takara release, the tires feature the name "FIRE CONVOY" instead of "OPTIMUS PRIME".

:By some bizarre twist of fate, the standard [[robot mode]] has four [[Mini-Con]] ports on his arms ''before'' they were used in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''.

:Optimus Prime's pistol can also be stored on the right side of a backpack, but this was dropped from the Hasbro instructions.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Defensor (OTFCC)#Universe .282003.29|OTFCC 2005 Defensor]], but that toy ended up unreleased.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CR-Black-Super-Fire-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|JET BLACK BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Black Super Fire Convoy ''' (Super Class, 2000/2001)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

: Also known as "Super Fire Convoy Black Version" and "Dark Super Fire Convoy", this [[black repaint]] of the Optimus Prime figure featured a golden chrome chest, and clear sirens. It was available only as a prize in several contests held by Takara: 15 units were available as prizes in a raffle held in [[TV Magazine]] in July; 400 were raffled off in a drawing that involved sending in coupons that came with the ''Car Robots'' DVDs (200 from October to December 2000, and 200 more from March to May 2001); and an undetermined amount were offered in a scratch-card contest also held by TV Magazine.

:This figure was also sold in a giftest with a black version of Ultra Magnus as "Black God Fire Convoy", noted below.

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*'''Clear Super Fire Convoy''' (Super Class, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

: Clear Super Fire Convoy is constructed primarily of translucent plastic, with opalescent/glittery white parts and gold chrome hubcaps. Like the Black Version of the figure, was only available as a contest prize. An unknown number of units were raffled off as part of the "Convoy Car Robots Campaign" between June and July 2000, while 15 were available at drawings held at Tokyo's Seibu Department Store between the 15th and 28th of August.

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[[File:CR-Black-God-Fire-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|ULTIMATE JETBLACK BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Black God Fire Convoy''' (Giftset, 2000)
:This two-figure giftset includes the Black Super Figure Convoy figure, plus a black version of the Ultra Magnus figure (itself exceptionally rare), who together combine to form Black God Fire Convoy. It was ''ludicrously'' limited in its availability, with the only ten units known to exist being offered as prizes in a scratch-card contest that TV Magazine run until early November 2000.

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*'''God Fire Convoy Special Clear Version''' (Giftset, 2000)
**''Accessories'': [[Matrix Blade|Super God Sword]]
:The God Fire Convoy Special Clear Version (ゴッドファイヤーコンボイスペシャルクリアバージョン) set includes a DIFFERENT clear Super Figure Convoy figure (with silver chrome hubcaps), plus a clear version of God Magnus. Together, they combine to form God Fire Convoy. The set also included the Super God Sword, which had previously been available only through various contests and raffles.

:The giftset was exclusive to Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores. Released on November 23, 2000, it was limited to 3000 pieces; reportedly, only 100 TRUs carried the set, and limited customers to one purchase on the day of release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/ClearSuperFireConvoy/superfireconvoy.htm More information on Clear Super Fire Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Spychanger RIDPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Tiny BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Basic Class, 2002)

: This is a smaller, simplified version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime made for the Spy Changer/Basic Class in the ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline. It has no standard [[robot mode]] and parts do not detach. Oddly, all promotional images of this figure depicted it colored in ''orange''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Spychanger Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Super Fire Convoy''' (Super Class)

:The original Super Class Fire Convoy/Optimus Prime was planned to be reissued in 2014, but no progress was made. The reissue also intended to include a TRU exclusive Super God Sword accessory,<ref>http://news.tfw2005.com/2013/08/05/super-fire-convoy-2014-reissue-178159</ref> however...

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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy-OptimusPrimeSuper.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|LEMON-FLAVORED BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Supreme Class, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

: A Sam's Club [[exclusive]], the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' release of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime basically swapped out all of his red plastic for a yellow-orange color. He came packed in [[robot mode]] in an upright display package, which featured a sticker on the front with a hilariously mistransformed Omega Prime, advertising the toy's combining ability with the simultaneously-released, slightly-redecoed Sam's Club exclusive ''Universe'' release of ''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus.

: For some reason, the Autobot symbol on his chest in Battle Mode is left unpainted.

: He is [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Shotimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/TFUOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFU03-toy OptimusWMSpychanger.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Tiny LEMON-FLAVORED BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Prowl''' (Basic Class two-pack, 2003)

: One of a half-dozen Wal-Mart exclusive ''Universe'' toys to hit in the span of a few short months in 2003, this version of Prime is a yellow [[redeco]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Spy Changer]] Prime (with an oddly-unpainted face), based on the Sam's Club version of the larger toy. Prime was only available in a Basic-pricepoint two-pack with [[Prowl (RID)#WMSC|Prowl]].

: Of note, this figure's [[#Spy Changer continuity|sole fictional depiction]] thus far is the first female incarnation of any Optimus Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/TFUOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Spychanger Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy ridprime magnus 2pack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|MULTIVERSAL BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles
:This Costco exclusive is a slightly redecoed Super [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Optimus Prime toy. He was sold with ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Cybertron|Ultra Magnus]], a repackaged Super Class ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ultra Magnus. His continuity of origin was ambiguous for years, as he was released under the ''Cybertron'' banner. The Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime]]" settled the issues in [[2015]].

:In Australia, this set was released as a Myer exclusive.
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium RIDPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|METAL BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Display stand, nameplate

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Optimus is a six-inch tall [[die-cast]] metal and plastic version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime. In [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] the ladder rotates at its base and the nozzles flip out of the end of the ladder, but the ladder cannot extend. As he is much simplified compared to the larger toy, the (largely hollow) front of the vehicle cannot separate and form the standard [[robot mode]], nor can the rear of the vehicle form the battlestation. Instead, the entire fire truck transforms into a simplified version of the super robot Battle Mode. His legs unfold like the original Super Mode's forearms do. On this version of Optimus, panels on his forearms pop up and reveal small, non-firing sculpted guns.

: His ladder can be detached, as can his arms. Oddly enough, the ladder can connect to his shoulder joint, but only on the detached arms. This is very bizarre, as his arm and ladder don't do anything when connected. He also has some strange ports around his body that seem to do nothing.

: This mold was also used to make ''Titanium Series'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Titanium Series|Hot Zone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TitRIDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
[[File:TF-Encore-Fire-Convoy.jpg|upright=2|thumb||REISSUED BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''God Fire Convoy''' (Multi-pack, [[March 23]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles

:In this ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' reissue giftset, Super Fire Convoy and God Magnus have slightly different plastic colors, and the chrome details are replaced by show-accurate paint applications. Fire Convoy's truck mode has the "C-001" license plate [[show-accuracy|as seen in the animation]]. The tip of the Super God Sword is now translucent.

:Many specimens of this toy feature a design flaw in Fire Convoy's ankle joints, which makes it hard or impossible to get the truck cab to clip together properly. Quality control errors are common on this set, from poorly-aligned parts of the robots themselves, to electronics that play the wrong sounds, to even inaccurate callouts and pictures on the packaging. [[TakaraTomy]] took the unprecedented step of issuing a public apology and refunded recall of the set.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-god-fire-convoy-lg64-seaspray-and-rione-lg65-targetmaster-twin-twist-lg66-targetmaster.1124163/page-60#post-15674212 TakaraTomy apology and recall notice]</ref>
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers DX===
[[File:Rid prime kabayakit1.jpg|225px|thumb|Puny BURNING JUSTICE]]

*'''Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Accessories:'' Pistol
:As part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers DX]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s, Optimus Prime was one of three pre-assembled transforming figurines packaged with lemon candy. Capable of transforming into only the cab portion of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Prime's [[robot mode]] could also be upgraded into his Super Mode by attaching several additional armor pieces (two boots, two gauntlets, two arm-cannons, two shoulder guards, a head, a chest piece and a ladder), some of which came packaged with Prime himself, and the rest of which were split between the other two figures in the line, [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]] and [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]].
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Rid prime kabayakit2.jpg|225px|thumb|[[Scale|Out of scale]] BURNING JUSTICE]]

*'''Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' 1
**''Accessories:'' Pistol
:Part of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' range of candy toys this version of Prime is a diminutive non-transforming snap-together model kit packaged with a stick of gum. Split across two plastic sprues, the kit is made of metallic silver and translucent red pieces with some painted details, which must be cut off their sprues and assembled by the buyer.

*'''Super Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' 2
:Prime's Super Mode also got representation in ''Transformers Gum''. Just as with his standard ''Gum'' figure, this one is likewise non-transforming, silver and translucent red, and packaged with gum.
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===Trans Kit===
[[File:Rid prime kabayakit3.jpg|225px|thumb|White Chocolate, Blueberry, and Cherry (not pictured) BURNING JUSTICE]]

*'''Super Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' 1
:Another model kit of Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Trans Kit]]'' range of candy toys. This non-transforming figure was cast entirely in one color of plastic, but was available in either grey, blue or red. It came packaged in a two-piece box with candy-coated chocolates.

*'''Fire Convoy''' (2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' 2
**''Accessories:'' Pistol
:Like his larger self, this version of Prime was also available in grey, blue and red plastic.
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===KT Figure Collection===

*'''Ai-chan''' (2004)

[[File:AI PVC.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Perverted BURNING JUSTICE]]
: This figurine was produced by [[KT Figure Collection]], and included in a set of four others. It is notable in that not only is this the only non-[[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] PVC in the entire set, but Ai-chan is portrayed bathing in a hot spring, and is thus completely nude, aside from her hat. A [[super deformed]] Super Fire Convoy is seen peeking over the side, and a miniature [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Gelshark]] bath toy is in Ai-chan's hands.

: Yes, it's creepy. And you may find her face is familiar, BECAUSE the figure is designed by [[Yuki Ohshima]], who did the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|creepiest thing]] in the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] ever.
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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Super Optimus Prime''' / '''Megatron'''

[[File:RobotHeroes-RID2001-OptimusPrimeMegatron.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|ADORABLE BURNING JUSTICE with [[Megatron (RID)|lazy madman]]]]
:Robot Heroes Optimus Prime was an ''adorable little robot'' based on his "Battle mode" look, and was going to be available with Megatron.

:This didn't happen because our god is not a loving and forgiving one.

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==Notes==
*According to the first ''Car Robots'' toy catalog, Optimus and his Autobots are part of a "Dimensional Patrol" that followed the Predacons from another dimension. This seems to have been only vaguely alluded to in the Japanese version of the show—Fire Convoy expressed bewilderment in the 12th episode for an O-Part "to exist during this time," suggesting that he and the O-Parts come from another time—but does not seem to have played a large part of the main story, to the extent that the ''Robots in Disguise'' dub was able to omit it entirely. However, the [[3H Productions|3H]] supplemental materials for the ''Universe'' series re-established the idea, presenting the "Dimensional Patrol" as a post-cartoon organization.
*The first ''Car Robots'' catalog also stated that Fire Convoy and Gigatron were once "[[:File:MangaYoungDeathyStarSaber.jpg|childhood friends]]" that became eternal rivals. We don't really have any idea how that was supposed to work.
*Fans in Japan joke that Optimus Prime is an Autobot [[Emperor of Destruction]] rather than an Autobot [[Supreme Commander]], due to his actions in the ''Car Robot'' anime.
*For this incarnation of Optimus, voice actor [[Neil Kaplan]] specifically impersonated the voice of the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Peter Cullen]]. ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime is one of the few major Optimuses ([[Optimus Prime (Animated)|three as]] [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|of 2019]]) whose English voice actor isn't Cullen or [[Garry Chalk]]. At conventions, Kaplan refers to himself as "the {{w|George Lazenby}} of Optimus Primes".<ref>This would presumably make [[David Kaye]] the {{w|Daniel Craig}} of Optimus Primes.</ref>
*''Cybertron'' "Multi-Pack" Optimus Prime's on-package [[bio]] seems to indicate he's ''Unicron Trilogy'' Optimus Prime. However, his (and Magnus') deco was later used in the [[Fun Publications]] ''Cybertron'' fan club magazine comic as ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime having traveled to the ''Unicron Trilogy'' universe.
*Optimus Prime's [[Super Mode]] chest resembles the chest of EnRyu from ''[[Brave (franchise)|King of Braves GaoGaiGar]]'', another Takara series. EnRyu also transforms into a fire truck with a similarly positioned "ladder cannon".
*This is the first incarnation of Optimus not to be [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|killed off]] at any point during his series. Possibly due to the fact that he is not intended to be [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] in the original ''Car Robot'' series.
**However, the Optimus Prime in "[[Shell Game]]" was later retconned as an iteration of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime, so that darkens things a bit.
*Optimus was left out of the [[BotCon 2010]] [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] video tribute to Optimus Prime(s).
*Michelle Carolus voiced Optimus at the [[OTFCC 2004]] voiced drama but Optimus's female voice went unmentioned by the rest of the cast. Eleven years later, "Ask Vector Prime" retconned her into an Optimus Prime who just happened to be female (grandfathering the Spy Changer Scourge as female too, due to their clone nature). In the script, she was called "Optimus Prime (Micro)".
*''Kre-O'' Fire Convoy wears a ''Kre-O'' [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] helmet piece painted up to resemble Super Fire Convoy.
*This incarnation of Optimus later inspired the name and design of [[Fire Prime]] in the ''Animated'' storybook "[[Bots of Science]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Fire Convoy''' (ファイヤーコンボイ ''Faiyā Konboi''), '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマス・プライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Fire Convoy''' (파이어콘보이 ''Paieo Konboi'')
*''Russian:'' '''Optimus''' (Оптимус)

==Footnotes==
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TakaraTomy

2019-06-28T17:30:19Z

FortMax: /* Takara before the merger */ changing GI Joe link from the team to the franchise

{{disambigr|Takara|the Generation 1 manga character|Takara (G1)}}
[[File:Takaratomy.jpg|right|160px]]
'''TakaraTomy''' ('''Takara''' before the merger with Tomy) is a Japanese toy company. They are the producer of ''Transformers'' in Japan, and design much of the engineering for [[Toy|Transformers toys]]. Originally, Takara created the ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|MicroChange]]'' toy lines, which were later imported to the USA by [[Hasbro]] and turned into the ''Transformers''. Since then, Hasbro and Takara have been business partners. They swim in your money every time a new franchise is made.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:AHM1 NYCToyCompanies1.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|]]
Separate "Takara" and "Tomy" signs adorned [[Times Square]]. {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}}

===Sector Seven ARG===
To control the previous year's leaks about the Transformers to the public, on [[March 15]], 1983, [[Sector Seven|S7 Industries]] contracted with Takara to make a film about the [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|NBEs]] the organization was tracking in order to cover up their presence on Earth. This operation was codenamed [[Hungry Dragon]]. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven ARG}}

==History==
===Takara before the merger===
Takara ([[w:ja:タカラ (玩具)|タカラ]]) was originally founded by [[Yasuta Satō]] in [[1955]] as '''Sato Vinyl'''. One of their first successes was securing the license for releasing Mattel's ''Barbie'' series on the Japanese market.

In 1960 they changed their name to '''Takara Vinyl'''. Their blackface Dakko-chan ([[w:ja:ダッコちゃん|ダッコちゃん]]) doll became wildly successful and was the company mascot until the late 1980s. Their name would be shortened to simply '''Takara''' in 1966.

In [[1970]], Takara secured the license for releasing Hasbro's ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' line on the Japanese market. Dubbed ''Combat Joe'', the line would soon get a spin-off named ''Henshin Cyborg'' (''henshin'' being the Japanese word for "transform"), which in turn would later lead to the original ''[[Microman]]'' toyline which started in [[1974]].

The ''Microman'' line was relaunched as ''New Microman'' in [[1981]] and would lead to spin-offs such as ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|MicroChange]]''. Hasbro would later acquire the license for releasing toys from both lines on the North American market. The result, dubbed ''Transformers'' by Hasbro, would turn out to be a huge success.

After a first test release of the Hasbro toys to a small test market in Japan apparently turned out to be successful, Takara decided to cancel ''Microman'' and ''Diaclone'' and henceforth started to release ''Transformers'' in Japan as well.

This incredibly convoluted chain of licensing, evolving, and re-licensing toy franchises can be used to make the heads of evil robots explode.

[[Nobuyuki Okude]], one of the original ''Diaclone'' designers who oversaw the production of the modified toys for Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line, would later rise to become Takara's Vice President and for a brief time even held the position of the company's president.

===Tomy before the merger===
Tomy ([[w:ja:トミー|トミー]]) was founded by Eiichiro Tomiyama in 1924 as '''Tomiyama Toy Factory'''. In 1963 they changed their name to '''Tomy'''. Their American branch opened in 1973, with branches following in Canada in 1981 and the UK in 1982.

Two pre-merger Transformers designed by Tomy were [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], patterned after their ''{{w|Plarail}}'' and ''{{w|Zoids}}'' toylines, respectively, by designer Junichi Ishikawa (石川順一).

===The merger===
After a series of commercial failures, May [[2005]] saw the public announcement that Takara would merge with rival toymaker Tomy. As of April [[2006]], both companies ceased to exist and made way for the new company, TakaraTomy. Fortunately, Tomy had established a healthy working relationship with Hasbro since [[1999]], long before their merger with Takara—which is why the merger didn't have any major effects on the established Hasbro/Takara cooperation (including the [[toy]] development process).

Oddly, "TakaraTomy" is only the merged company's official name in Japan. For the international, English-speaking world, the merged company is officially simply named "Tomy", for pragmatic reasons (as most of Takara's internationally renowned brands are distributed through other companies, such as Hasbro, outside Japan). Indeed, Tomy is mentioned as the licensor on all ''Transformers'' toy product released by Hasbro after the merger.

==Employees==
* Kantaro Tomiyama, President

===''Transformers'' brand===
* [[Hideaki Yoke]], Lead Designer
* [[Kōjin Ōno]], Designer
* [[Takio Ejima]], Designer
* [[Tomoya Miyake]], Designer
* [[Hisashi Yuki]], Designer
* [[Takashi Kikuchihara]], Designer
* [[Takashi Kunihiro]], Designer
* [[Takashi Nakase]], Designer
* [[Shogo Hasui]], Designer
* [[Yutaka Tajima]], Designer
* [[Daigo Shiraishi]], Designer
* [[Hironori Kobayashi]], Designer Domestic Product Team
* [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], Freelance designer/artist/writer

==Home video==
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As well as licensing to third party companies such as [[Sohbi Kikaku]], Takara produced some of their own [[home video]] releases in the [[1980]]s and [[1990|'90s]]. The two ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform'' Laserdisc sets were later repackaged and released by [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]] when they acquired the license in [[1998]].

===Releases===
;VHS
*TAK-006 — '''''The Transformers: The Movie''''' (Release date unknown)
<center><gallery>
File:Takara TFTM VHS.jpg|'''TAK-006'''
</gallery></center>
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;Laserdisc
*C-376 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set''' ([[March 5]], [[1994]])
:Nine-disc set containing episodes 1-35.
:Packaged with the ''[[Planet of Cybertron Guide|Planet of Cybertron Guide 1]]'' instruction booklet and the ''[[Convoy Set Special CD]]''.
*D-342 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Megatron Set''' (Release date unknown, [[1995]])
:Nine-disc set containing episodes 36-63, plus the bonus episodes "[[Attack of the Autobots (episode)|Attack of the Autobots]]" and "[[Day of the Machines]]" (both with optional English audio), the "[[Exciting Transformer!]]" TV special, the "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]" OVA and a hell of a lot of [[commercial]]s and trailers.
:Packaged with the ''[[Planet of Cybertron Guide|Planet of Cybertron Guide 2]]'' instruction booklet and the ''[[Megatron Set Special CD]]''.
*VSL-1 — '''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: 2010'' Set''' (Release date unknown)
:Nine-disc set containing all 30 episodes, plus ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' as a bonus.

*VSL-2 — '''''Transformers: The Headmasters'' Set''' ([[September 30]], [[1996]])
:Ten-disc set containing all 38 episodes, plus "[[The Rebirth]]" and a bunch of Western TV commercials.
<center><gallery>
File:Takara Convoy Set Laserdisc Box.jpg|'''C-376'''
File:Takara Megatron Set Laserdisc Box.jpg|'''D-342'''
File:Takara 2010 Laserdisc Box.jpg|'''VSL-1'''
File:Takara Headmasters Laserdisc Box.jpg|'''VSL-2'''
</gallery></center>
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==Tomy Direct==
Tomy has its own label, "Tomy Direct", for releasing imported Hasbro products (such as [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys) in Hasbro packaging in Japan, similar to Takara's [[USA Edition]]s. The huge difference is that USA Editions might still sport differences with their Hasbro counterparts, whereas Tomy Direct releases are ''really'' just the Hasbro toys.

Since Tomy's merger with Takara, the Tomy division of TakaraTomy has also released various Transformers-related toys under the Tomy Direct label, usually toys which were developed without any input from Takara's design team and/or figures from multi-brand lines such as the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' (which originally started out as a ''Star Wars'' sub-line) and the "Heroes" mini-figure franchise (which includes the ''Transformers''-based ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', but also the ''Star Wars''-derived ''Galactic Heroes'', the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]-based ''Superhero Squad'' and various others).

Those include:
*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars Transformers]]'', which are officially a ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' property that just "borrows" the name "Transformers"
*Their successor, ''[[Transformers: Crossovers]]'', which include the ''Star Wars Transformers'' and the new ''Marvel Transformers''
*Several 6" ''[[Titanium Series]]'' figures
*Various [[Movie (toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]] toys developed without Takara's input (such as [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Bumblebee]], the various role play accessories, the [[Robot Replicas]], [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] and the [[Cyber Stompin' Robots]])
*The same for the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline]] (Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged, Robot Replicas, the role play accessories, [[Power Bots]] and the RPM vehicles)

==Notes==
*The company uses '''TOMY COMPANY, LTD''' as its English name.
*TakaraTomy's CEO, Kantaro Tomiyama, is currently also the chairman of Toycard, the joint venture operation behind [[Toy's Dream Project]].
*In [[1985]], 20 years before the merger with Takara, Tomy's US branch registered the name "Scrapper" as a [[trademark]] in the "toys" field. That same year, [[Hasbro]] released a [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] of [[Scrapper (G1)|the same name]]. Since the market situation back then was still very different from what it is like today, this presumably didn't result in any repercussions for Hasbro.
*According to Hasbro [[Australia]] representatives and designer [[Eric Siebenaler]], all of the Transformers toys jointly developed between Hasbro and Takara/TakaraTomy are manufactured at factories contracted to the Japanese toy company. This means Takara is indirectly responsible for whatever [[quality control]] problems you have encountered with your toys, so you can stop complaining about it being entirely Hasbro's fault.

==External links==
*[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/english/ TakaraTomy English-language corporate website]
*[http://www.tomy.com/ Tomy corporate website portal]
*{{w|Takara|TakaraTomy on Wikipedia}}

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Jetfire (G1)/toys

2019-05-31T16:42:05Z

FortMax: /* Notes */ added note about wing assembly retooling

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[[File:G1 boxart Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]

If there is a large, flying Autobot toy that's not an [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]], it's probably one of '''Jetfire'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Jetfireg1toy.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Don't expect Takara to reissue this toy any time soon.]]
*'''Jetfire''' ([[1985]])
**''Accessories:'' "Photon Missile Launcher", rifle mounting pod, "Turbo Thruster" booster pack, 2 leg guards (left & right), 2 arm guards, 2 fenders

:A [[redeco]] of the [[Takatoku Toys]] ''Macross'' VF-1S Super Valkyrie, Jetfire features three modes: robot, jet, and an "alternate transformation" (called the "Gerwalk" form in ''Macross'', and the "Guardian" form in ''Robotech'') that deploys his arms and legs in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. Additionally, Jetfire comes with several red pieces of armor and rocket booster backpack that can snap onto his arms, legs, and back in any mode. He has noticeably more articulation than the other ''Transformers'' in the line at the time. The VF-1S toy is based on a design by mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]].

:The shoulder assembly where the jet mode folds in half for [[robot mode]] is one of the more commonly broken parts in the early ''Transformers'' toy line. The more rigid plastic used on the armor pieces also means that it's not uncommon for their attachment clips to have snapped off. And finally, the small black clip-piece that attaches Jetfire's rifle to his jet mode is possibly one of the most commonly missing accessories on secondhand Jetfires, if not secondhand Transformers all around. The fact that the instructions don't tell you what to do with it doesn't help. The piece is used to hold Jetfire's rifle via the clip attached to the arm, as well as under the jetmode as a belly gun.

:There were two main variations of the toy: one featuring the ''Macross'' [[United Nations|UN]] Spacy logo on the wings, and one without the logo. The Macross logo was either painted on or came as a sticker. The logo-less variant has a continuous red strip along the length of the wing, whilst both logo versions have a slight gap in the paint apps surrounding the logo.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 2===
[[File:Jetfire-G2toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm not a traitor!]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Cyberjet, [[1995]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-16'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 armor-piercing missiles
: Jetfire was released in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' as part of [[wave]] 2 of the [[Cyberjet]]s assortment, a redeco of the Decepticon [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]] from wave 1 of the same assortment, whose altenate mode is a proposed swing-wing naval variant of the F-22 Raptor. He is armed with a pressure-launched missile fired from his right arm, which also forms a weapon in fighter mode.

:Apparently, the decision to market the redecos as separate characters was a last-minute change of plans that was only put into use in America and Japan; in Europe, Hasbro supposedly stuck to the original idea for said assortment (here named "Mini-Jets"), with the redecos being sold as [[variant#Running changes|running change color variants]] of their wave 1 mold-mates instead, in unchanged packaging featuring [[package art]] in the original deco and the original character's name. Thus, Hooligan was available in Jetfire's colors but still marketed as Hooligan himself (which might explain the faction symbols). This practice is only confirmed for the versions available in multilingual French/Dutch/German packaging; thus far, no specimens in English/Spanish/Portuguese packaging or in Italian [[GiG]] packaging have surfaced. This would explain why the "Jetfire" release of the figure has Decepticon [[Insignia|faction symbol]] stickers, despite being released as an Autobot. The Japanese release, meanwhile, came with an [[:File:Jetfire-JG2decal.jpg|extra decal sheet]], featuring white tiger markings, extra ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbols (presumably to cover the Decepticon ones that were factory-applied), and "battle damage" markings.

:Furthermore, this sculpt was also used to make ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[R-Blade]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Wind Sheer (Universe)|Wind Sheer]], and [[BotCon 2005]] [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]]. R-Blade's expanded bio in the ''Robotmasters'' sourcebook specifically mentions Jetfire as the leader of the Autobot Cyberjets, even though no mention of this is made in Jetfire's ''Generation 2'' bio, in the U.S. ''or'' Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Cyberjet Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Jetfiretitaniumwarwithin.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Unfortunate landing gear placement.]]
*'''Jetfire''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, [[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons, display stand with removable nameplate

:Jetfire is based on [[Don Figueroa]]'s design as seen in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''The War Within'' miniseries, which in turn was based on Figueroa's [[Customizing|scratch-build custom]] Transformer, [http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/kitbashes/Don_Figueroa/Kitbash_Retrospective/?dgallery_show=./strikefire_2.jpg Strikefire]. He transforms into a Cybertronic fighter plane with armor add-ons.

:As with all ''Titanium Series'' figures, Jetfire's toy is constructed of both die-cast metal and molded plastic, and it comes with a plastic display stand featuring his name and his faction logo. In jet mode, landing gear can be deployed from underneath the fuselage and both legs. In robot mode, the two wing cannons can be removed to be held by the robot either separately or combined together into a single weapon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Classics===
[[File:Jetfireclassicsvoyager.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We're getting almost as many Jetfires as we are Optimus Primes.]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Voyager Class, [[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' Rocket Booster pack, two-piece rifle, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, helmet

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Jetfire's design is an amalgam of the original cartoon/comic model for Jetfire/Skyfire and the original toy. It not only features removable armor like the original toy, but the toy-inspired head can be removed like a helmet to reveal a cartoon/comic-inspired head. The jet mode is primarily based on the {{w|F-14 Tomcat}} (itself the inspiration for the ''Macross'' {{w|VF-1 Valkyrie}} design), but with various visual elements taken from Skyfire's [[character model]], most notably the squared-off nosecone. The toy's add-on booster packs have flip-out reveal cannons, and it also features arm-mounted spring-loaded missile launchers.

:An unexpected level of detail can be found on the black non-firing rifle; when it is assembled, the halves of the gun's "sight" come together in a way that would be functional on a full-size weapon.

:The toy's design was first featured on the solicited cover to [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' #1. Contrary to popular belief, it was not designed by [[Don Figueroa]].

:A "ghost" [[redeco]] of this toy, with black plastic and silvery electric paint deco, was shown by [[Hasbro]] in a news broadcast about their attempts to cheer up a Rhode Island orphan. Sadly, this version was never released.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed to make the [[BotCon 2007]] version of [[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]], and [[redeco]]ed to make the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' version of [[Tread Bolt#Universe (2008)|Tread Bolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Classics'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Jetfireclassicslegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Faith Is For The Larger Toys.]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Legends Class, 2006)

:This toy is a [[redeco]] of [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]-class [[Thundercracker (Armada)#LOC|Thundercracker]], transforming into an Su-37 fighter jet. His cannon, while movable, is permanently attached to his left arm.

:This mold was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Starscream]], and then ''Universe'' [[Silverbolt (G1)#Universe (2008)|Silverbolt]] from the Target-[[exclusive]] "Special Team Leaders" Legends-class figure pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ClassicsLegendsJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Classics'' Legends Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Jetfire and Grimlock Twin Pack''' (Two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Rocket Booster pack, two-piece rifle, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, helmet

:In Asian markets such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Voyager Class Jetfire was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]] in late 2007. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases.

===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Comes packaged in a block of ice for "show-accuracy".]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[July 17]], [[2008]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Hydrogen-fuel Turbo Thruster Pack, two-piece rifle, 2 photon missile launchers, 2 infrared homing missiles, helmet

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Skyfire is a redeco of ''Classics'' Voyager Class Jetfire. The primary changes to his deco are mainly for better resemblance to Skyfire's Generation 1 cartoon model's appearance (in particular painting most of the canopy to make it appear smaller), rather than the Jetfire/''Macross'' design. Of amusement is the fact the fighter's airbrake has been painted blue to be a faux secondary canopy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' release, but instead has some [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts (his jetpack's exhaust nozzles).

:It also includes a [[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (pack-in manga)|mini-manga]] detailing the events that lead to Skyfire's appearance in the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' universe (mini-manga universe, that is).

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[[File:gentei-darkskyfire-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You bet your smoking [[Anatomic euphemism#Afterburner|afterburners]] I was destined to be repurposed!]]
*'''Dark Skyfire''' ([[March 18]], [[2010]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Hydrogen-fuel Turbo Thruster Pack, two-piece rifle, 2 photon missile launchers, 2 infrared homing missiles, helmet

:Part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)#Gentei! Gentei!|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' subline of ''Henkei!'', "Dark Skyfire" is a [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]]-[[exclusive]] [[black repaint]] and [[retool]] of ''Classics'' Voyager Class Jetfire. The primary changes to his deco are mainly for making him, uh, darker. Specifically, he's cast in glossy black and purple plastic, with painted purple details and new thin white stripes on his wings. The tips of his backpack cannons have been significantly remolded to make the barrels and stalks on which they are mounted a single, newly-jointed piece, with the result being that the cannons' bodies stick out ever so slightly from their housing. This change is likely to make the barrels more durable under the constant spring-loaded strain of being hidden, as well as allow one to pivot and deploy the cannons without sliding back the panels that are keeping them hidden, due to the fact that deploying the cannons this way with the previous tooling often resulted in the (detachable) tips of the cannons to pop out and send them flying. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign seen on the ''Classics'' release, but instead has some vacuum-metallized parts (his jetpack's exhaust nozzles).

:The extent of Dark Skyfire's 'Dark' originally varied from image to image: early pre-production mockup images showed a dark matte grey similar to e-Hobby [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys|Astrotrain]], whilst later images appeared gloss black with high-contrast silver details, leading to speculation that this redeco is the previously unreleased 'ghost' ''Classics'' Jetfire. Some possible hints of this remain, such as the Hasbro ''Classics''-styled open cockpit instead of ''Henkei's ''half-painted version, as well as some entirely new paint operations, such as the added stripes on the sides of the intakes just behind his shoulders.

:Pre-orders for Dark Skyfire opened up on [[November 12]]th and closed on [[December 11]]th [[2009]], with the toys finally shipping in March of 2010.

:This figure was [[Repurposing|repurpos]]ed as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Jetfire (SG)|Jetfire]] and ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' [[Zardak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Destron/DarkSkyfire/darkskyfire.htm More information on Dark Skyfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Jetfire''' ([[August 15]], [[2013]])
**''Accessories:'' Hydrogen-fuel Turbo Thruster Pack, two-piece rifle, 2 photon missile launchers, 2 infrared homing missiles, helmet

:Exclusive to [[Cybertron Con 2013]], Jetfire features a similar deco to the regular ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Skyfire but with more white, the red being metallic paint, and most notably Decepticon insignias on the wings. Uncharacteristically for a ''Henkei! Henkei!'' figure, he lacks vacuum-metallized parts. Additionally his box (in monochrome blue) features a lot of English text including the Hasbro market name and [[bio]], even though the box is otherwise following the original ''Henkei! Henkei'' packaging design, down to the line's Japanese title logo.

===Bot Shots===
[[File:Bot_Shots_Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Jetfire''' ([[2012]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''780'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''480'''
***''Sword strength'': '''360'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Jetfire is a teeny little jet with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his nosecone is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. The colors and sculpted detail are greatly influenced by ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics|Jetfire]].

:This mold would also have been used to make the unreleased ''Bot Shots'' [[Blast Off (G1)#Bot Shots|Blast Off]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots 3pack Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skyquake / Jetfire / Powerglide''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP006'''
***''Fist strength'': '''215'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''595'''
***''Sword strength'': '''810'''

:This version of Jetfire was only available in a three-pack with [[Skyquake (Prime)#BotShot3Pack|Skyquake]] and [[Powerglide (G1)#BotShot3Pack|Powerglide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BS3pkJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on three-pack Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Max Jenius Jetfire]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2013]])
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''220'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''895'''
***''Sword strength'': '''505'''
:A redeco of the original Jetfire Bot Shots mode with pretty much the same color layout of the three-pack Jetfire, only with blue instead of red. This version of Jetfire was available in a five pack with new redecoes of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Polar Assault Jetfire at TFU.info]''

===BeCool===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_WhiteJetJetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''White Jet (Jetfire)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B11'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "White Jet" is practically identical to the first ''Bot Shots'' Jetfire toy, the only difference being that his stickers don't depict power levels but instead drawings of his vehicle mode in flight, a passenger's bag and the word "Fight!" in English and Japanese.

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===Generations===
====Thrilling 30====
[[File:Gen-toy Jetfire Leader.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb|"Not even lawsuits can stop me now!"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Leader Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number:'' '''02 / 001'''
**'''21 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' "Photon Missile Launcher", 1 missile, "Turbo Thruster" booster pack, 2 leg mounted cannon/guards (left & right), 2 arm mounted cannons/guards, removable battle mask
:''[[Transformers: Generations#Thrilling 30 (2013–2014)|Generations Thrilling 30]]'' Jetfire's design is an amalgam of the original cartoon/comic model for Jetfire/Skyfire and the original toy. It features removable armor like the original toy, but the toy-inspired head can be removed like a mask to reveal a more proportioned cartoon/comic-inspired head. The jet mode is again based on a navalized {{w|F-22 Raptor}} with {{w|F-14 Tomcat}}-like variable geometry wings (The F-14 itself being the inspiration for the ''Macross'' {{w|VF-1 Valkyrie}} design), but with a faux cockpit reminiscent of his Skyfire's [[character model]] underneath the jet's fuselage, most notably the faux squared-off nosecone in his robot mode. The toy's add-on booster pack which can be rotated 360 degrees, arm and leg mounted cannons are [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] bright metallic red. Jetfire also carries a [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] spring-loaded "photon" missile launcher/rifle. All five weapons can combine into a larger weapon, and the removable face armor can be stowed by plugging into the rifle while both arm cannons can also be attached to the peg hole located on both sides of his Turbo Thruster pack. This toy first appeared as Jetfire's new body in the "[[Dawn of the Autobots]]" arc of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.

:All versions of this mold have a design flaw in the strut that connects the pelvis to the chest. The very small, very thin plastic on either side of where the strut pins in between the legs has a tendency to eventually break, especially after repeated transformations. The primary cause appears to be when the friction pin starts to work its way into both the inner and outer pieces. Checking the clearance between the pieces and the position of the pin can help prevent untimely damage. Some units also have an ''insanely'' tight pin hole here, where it requires less force to ''ratchet the pieces apart'' than to rotate properly. Removing the pin and opening the hole on the inner piece of the joint can also lengthen the effective lifespan of the figure.

:This mold was also retooled into ''Generations [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Thundercracker]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Starscream]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Generations'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Generations-Silver-Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Um, is it ''' ''Yacht''fire'''? ''' ''Bus''fire'''? or ''' ''Motorcycle''fire'''?"]]
*'''Silver Jetfire''' (Contest prize, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Photon Missile Launcher", 1 missile, "Turbo Thruster" booster pack, 2 leg mounted cannon/guards (left & right), 2 arm mounted cannons/guards, removable battle mask
:Limited to only 3 pieces, Silver Jetfire is a redeco of the Leader Class toy above, featuring silver paint on his white parts. The toy was released as a contest prize in AEON Malaysia, which ran from 15 September to 15 October 2014. To enter the competition, participants needed to purchase the regular Leader Class Jetfire toy first.

:Hilariously, while the actual answer is Jet, there are 3 additional answers: ''Yacht'', ''Bus'', and ''Motorcycle''.
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====Cyber Series====
[[File:TF-Cyber-Battalion-Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Cyber Battalion, [[2017]])
**''Accessories'': 2 Guns
:Released in the second wave of ''Cyber Battalion'' toys, Jetfire is a retool of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Starscream]] figure from the previous wave. He changes from jet to robot in a few easy steps and includes two guns which can he can either hold in his hands, peg onto his arms, or mount underneath his vehicle mode wings. Unlike the base mold, his wings can swing in and out like his original G1 figure. However, there are two pegs on each wing that are used to lock them in position (either full sweep or high-maneuverability), and a lack of clearance requires the wing assembly to be opened to move them in addition to unpegging them from the back of the arms. [[Stock photography]] (shown to the right) has unpainted, red hips, yet final product has them painted over in white.
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS28-Commander-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|300px|Avoiding fate since 1985.]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Commander Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFCS-28'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-26'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 27]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "JF-25 HS Photon Missile Sky Launchers," 2 "HS Photon Missiles," 2 "JF-15 HP Jetboost Particle Beam Cannon," 2 "SF-M2 Radiograph Boosters," "Skyshield Aerial Armor," "Skyshield Battle Mask," 6 "Fire Blast" pieces
:As the first toy utilizing the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Commander Class, Jetfire is a brand new mold based on his appearance in [[Jetfire (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|the Generation 1 cartoon]]. He features 10 [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] compatible armor pieces and weapons to make him look more like his original toy, and transforms into a Cybertronian spaceship. Jetfire has a special feature where ''Siege'' figures can hold onto handles under the jet mode, as the implication of being deployed into battle from above. In reference to the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[Fire in the Sky]]," his badge on his chest can flip to change factions. Like many ''Siege'' figures, Jetfire features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the Battle Masters assortment, or the 2 included, which split apart into three pieces each; these can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Jetfire features an autotransforming gimmick on his hand's 5mm ports, which folds away as his fingers are posed in a relaxed manner.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy Jetwash.jpg|thumb|upright=1.88|Add jetwax for $3.00.]]
*'''Jetwash''' (Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''40551 53'''
**''Accessories'': 2 buildable rifles

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' '''Jetwash''' can be rebuilt from robot mode into a jet. He sports [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]]'s helmet and the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] wing-backpack. He also comes with 2 buildable guns, which are formed from his jet tail fins and pistols. He uses a chest [[tampograph]] based on the [[#Generation 1|original Jetfire toy]], but the leg deco is based on the [[:File:TFU Jetfire.jpg|"Skyfire" cartoon model]].

: Although the stock photos shows that the guns can be nudged down to the red parts, but it was rendered impossible in the final product. Several samples of Jetwash had balance problems with the legs's ball-joint holes, causing the figure to fall over if not placed on a display brick. However, a very few samples had perfectly balanced leg parts. Good luck finding them.

: He was available in the fifth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] stores in the US and Canada.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OJetwash/jetwash.htm More information on Micro-Changer Jetwash at TFU.info]''

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*'''Skyfire''' (Gacha Micro-Changer, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 buildable rifles

: The Jetwash Micro Changer Kreon was also released as a "TF Kreon Microchangers" Gacha toy by Takara Tomy, under the name '''Skyfire'''.

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*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': The Brain
**''Accessories'': Bazooka

:Back to his original name, [[Kreon Class of '85]] Jetfire is heavily original-toy-based, down to the Veritech-inspired visor-and-mask helmet and red "scramjet" backpack.

:He was only available in a 30-Kreon set, originally made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. The leftovers were then made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Class of 1985 Jetfire at TFU.info]''

===Hero Mashers===
[[File:HeroMashers_Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Basic, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''9'''
: Part of the second wave of basic ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Jetfire is a non-transforming robot based on his ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Leader Class toy. He includes the same wing-pack as ''Hero Mashers'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Starscream]]. His parts can be removed and swapped with any other Hero Mashers figure to create hideous Transformer monstrosities.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Legends===
[[File:Takara-transformers-legends-jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|right|From the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Quadwal]] stream.]]
*'''Jetfire''' ([[December 27]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG07'''
**''Accessories:'' "Photon Missile Launcher", 1 missile, "Turbo Thruster" booster pack, 2 leg mounted cannon/guards (left & right), 2 arm mounted cannons/guards, removable battle mask

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Jetfire is a redeco of ''Generations'' Leader Class Jetfire, featuring de-chromed weapons and a few changes of the deco. He comes with mini-comic [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 7|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Vol. 7]].
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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Jetfire''' ([[January 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-08'''

:A retool of ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Starscream]], Jetfire transforms from a [[super deformed]] jet to a cute chubby little robot.

:This mold was also retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]].

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===Revolution===
[[File:SDCC-2017-Revolution-Leader-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What am I doing here? I wasn't even in your dang crossover!]]
*'''Revolution Set''' (SDCC 2017 multi-pack)
**''Accessories'': "Photon Missile Launcher", 1 missile, "Turbo Thruster" booster pack, 2 leg mounted cannon/guards (left & right), 2 arm mounted cannons/guards, removable battle mask
:Released as part of a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017 exclusive set, this Jetfire is basically a re-release of the ''Legends'' figure. He was packed with several other [[Hasbro Universe]] action figures: [[Matt Trakker]] of ''[[M.A.S.K.]]'', [[Action Man]], [[Leoric]] of ''[[Visionaries]]'', [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] of ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', [[Rom]] and a [[Dire Wraith]], and 9 ''[[Micronauts]]'' mini-figurines.

:This Jetfire uses a thicker tab than was previously used for the Seeker retools, causing a slight gap in the jet mode.
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:Jetfire-atx.jpg|thumb|Faith is for the Transforming People.]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)

:''[[Attacktix]]'' Jetfire was heavily based on his ''Titanium Series'' toy, and would've featured an oversized gun from which he fired a single missile. He was displayed at various conventions, but was ultimately canceled alongside the entire ''Attacktix'' line.

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
*'''Jetfire''' (2009)

[[File:DiamondSelect G1Jetfirebust.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|How ironic. Two more days and I would have completed my helmet.]]
:Released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2009, Jetfire was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. He is wielding his photon missile launcher but it uses the double-barreled cartoon design instead of the single-barreled version that came with the toy. The rest of the character design is a mixture of his cartoon and comic bodies.
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[[File:AFX ArmoredJetfire bust.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Uh-oh, move along, nothing to see here...]]
*'''Battle Armor Jetfire Bust''' (2009)

:An exclusive to AFX, this version of the Jetfire bust features an interchangeable ''Macross''-inspired head design based upon his original Generation 1 toy, two booster packs on his back and a "battle damaged" sculpt.
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Kabaya-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Skyfire''' (2009)
:Released in the second wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2009, this transforming model kit of Skyfire is made of white and blue plastic, with lots of stickers for detail. Based on the ''Henkei'' Skyfire figure, the back of the head features the face of the larger toy's helmet.
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===G.I. Joe and the Transformers===
*'''''The Epic Conclusion!'' box set''' (2013)
[[File:SDCC2013Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|....he'd have a real potbelly.]]
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the 2011 [[mold]] of the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Jetfire. The retool adds Jetfire's distinctive boosters and features an opening cockpit which can seat a figure. The boosters also mount the Skystriker's original vertical tail fins as a second set of horizontal fins. The set also comes with a redecoed [[VAMP]] representing [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] on a leash, a [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

:On [[July 22]], [[2013]], Harmony Gold, owner of the rights to the Robotech franchise and U.S. claimant to the ''Macross'' rights, [http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/07/23/Transformers.pdf filed a copyright infringement suit against Hasbro]. In the filing, Harmony Gold argued that the release somehow infringed upon the intellectual property of the Veritech, but noted that "damages are difficult to ascertain". They demanded that Hasbro recall all Jetfires that had been sold, that all Jetfires (including the recalled ones) be either destroyed or handed over to Harmony Gold, and that Hasbro turn over all profits relating to the sales; this was to happen in addition to payment for all actual damages to Harmony Gold (despite Harmony Gold itself not knowing how much the actual damages were) and all punitive assessments assigned against Hasbro.

:Subsequently, an order was filed on September 23rd, 2013, to [http://generalsjoes.com/2013/10/10/hasbro-and-harmony-gold-reportedly-settle-lawsuit-over-sdcc-exclusive-jetfire/ dismiss the case with prejudice], implying that Harmony Gold and Hasbro have reached a settlement. Although confirmation of a settlement, much less details thereof, has not been revealed, the fact that the case was dismissed ''with prejudice'' means that Harmony Gold cannot sue over the Jetfire issue again. By early October, the set was made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], though the set sold out quickly.

==Notes==
[[File:TakatokuSuperValkyrie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|C'mon, Hasbro. You '''know''' you want to make a "Skull Squadron" version of ''some'' [[Jetfire (disambiguation)|Jetfire]]. What's [[Bandai]] going to do?]]
*As mentioned above, unlike most of the early ''Transformers'' range, the Jetfire toy was designed by [[Takatoku Toys]], being a [[redeco]] (with minor retools to blunt the nosecone and add two tabs to keep the wings from their forward-most position) of their 1/55 [http://1501bc.com/pretf/macross.html ''Macross'' VF-1S Super Valkyrie]. Naturally, because he was not designed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], Jetfire was not released in Japan, since the toy (or, at least, a dozen variations of it) was released by one of Takara's rival toy companies.

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