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John DiMaggio

2023-01-29T23:00:06Z

HeroicC300: /* Rise of the Beasts */

{{disambig3|John}}
[[image:JohnDimaggio01.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Bite my shiny metal ass!]]

'''John DiMaggio''' (born [[September 4]], [[1968]]) is an American actor and voice actor. Best known for playing Bender the drunken robot on ''Futurama'', his other voice credits include Dr. Drakken and Motor Ed on ''Kim Possible'', multiple aliens from the ''[[Ben 10]]'' franchise, Aquaman on ''Batman: The Brave & the Bold'', the Scotsman on ''Samurai Jack'', Jake the Dog on ''Adventure Time'', and almost everything you've seen for the past 20 years or so growing up.

Video game wise, he can be heard as Marcus Fenix in the ''Gears of War'' series, Gilgamesh in ''Final Fantasy XII'', Kreese Kreely in ''Madworld'', Galactus in ''Lego Marvel Super Heroes'', the Hammer of Sauron in ''Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor'' among others.

{{bigquote|Last Christmas I go to see some Christmas movie—me, my girlfriend and some of her family members—and we see a Transformers trailer, and at the end of it, as it’s dying down, it’s quiet in the theater, and I go, "Thanks [[Michael Bay]], you just ruined f***ing Christmas!" And the whole place exploded in laughter. Which is great, right? This was in L.A. at the Cinerama Dome or whatever. Literally three weeks later, I get a call saying, "Yeah, John, Michael Bay needs to see you in Santa Monica." So it turns out that I totally **** on the movie, and three weeks later I end up in it.|John DiMaggio<ref>[http://www.avclub.com/article/john-dimaggio-58555 "The AV Club interview"]</ref>}}

==Voice over roles==
===''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen: The Game]]''===
*[[William Lennox]]
*[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
*Additional voices

===''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''===
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]]

===''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]''===
*[[Vogel]]

===''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''===
* [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]

===''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise (2015)]]''===
*[[Groundpounder (RID)|Groundpounder]]
*[[Farnum]]

===''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''===
* Crosshairs
*[[Nitro Zeus]] (See Notes)

===''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|Rise of the Beasts]]''===
*[[Stratosphere]]

==Notes==
*He does a ''mean'' [[Scatman Crothers]] impression.
*In alternate versions of ''The Last Knight'', [[Steven Barr]] originally recorded dialogue for Nitro Zeus in the "Pre-Release" version of the film, while for the "finished" version, Nitro Zeus was re-recorded by DiMaggio himself. A good amount of lines of dialogue were also changed. Some examples include:
**During his introduction, the finished version has him say: "I know where you live, Enrique, say hello to your wife for me!" while the other, he says: "By the way, Enrique, Chad's sleeping with your wife!"
**When the Decepticons arrive in the abandoned down, Barr's Nitro says: "I know they're close!" while DiMaggio's Nitro says: "Oh, I feel a fight comin'!"

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0224007/ John DiMaggio at the Internet Movie Database]
*[https://twitter.com/TheJohnDiMaggio John DiMaggio's Twitter]

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Freezer

2023-01-11T15:05:21Z

HeroicC300:

:''Freezer is a [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-Core-ROTB-Freezer.jpg|thumb|300px|This [[Army_builder|Army Builder]] will make a ''fine'' addition to my collection.]]

'''Freezer''' is a Terrorcon.

==Toys==
===''Studio Series''===
*'''Terrorcon Freezer''' (Core Class, [[2023]])
**''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
:Part of the fifth wave of Studio Series Core Class, Terrorcon Freezer is based on the character's appearance in ''Rise of the Beasts '', converting into three Cybertronian weapon modes.

:Freezer and wavemate [[Arcee (Movie)#Studio Series|Arcee]] were first revealed via Amazon Australia listings, days before their official reveal via Hasbro on [[January 10]], 2023.
{{comingsoontoy}}

[[Category:Rise of the Beasts Terrorcons]]

Suiken

2022-11-25T15:18:22Z

HeroicC300: /* Masterpiece G Series */

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{{disambig2|the train sometimes named "Storm"|the helicopter sometimes named "Storm"|Rotorstorm (G1)}}
:''Suiken is an [[Autobot]] [[Trainbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Suiken story page.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|]]
Despite his rail-riding alternate mode, '''Suiken''' (スイケン) is an extremely capable warrior on even the most rugged and uneven terrain. He's a veteran of a great many battles, which has given him an incredible depth of knowledge. He can plan battle tactics or even stellar navigation routes for the [[Trainbot]]s' combined space-traveling train mode.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Generations'' toy bios====
The Trainbots were constructed on Earth, in Japan. Their creation was a collaboration by several Japanese companies utilizing technology developed in the [[Binaltech (technology)|''Binaltech Project'']]. {{storylink|Shouki#Generations (Japan)|''Generations'' Shouki bio}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
The Trainbots were built in the ''Raiden Initiative'' by a team of Japanese scientists. [[Kaminari Ishihara|Doctor Ishihara]] chose to name the Tōkai-type 153 express, which operates in her home city, [[Tokyo]]. The name "Suiken" referenced her favorite style of martial arts. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 27, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/27}}

====Train Wars (1)====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Train Wars: The Origin}}}}

====''Masterpiece'' toy bios (1)====
The Trainbots joined the Autobots in 2011. They were appointed the Autobot transport team, inheriting the role from [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] after the duo retired for a life of space exploration. {{storylink|Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|''Masterpiece'' Shouki bio}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Kazumi Tanaka]] (Japanese)}}
In [[2011]], Suiken and the Trainbots were operating on Earth. After [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] invaded Cybertron, the robot trains assembled to transport their fellow Autobots to Cybertron across the [[space bridge]]. Shōki intervened on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s first fight with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], knocking aside the ninja consultant long enough for the Autobots to roll out. The convoy was attacked along the way by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], but [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] drove them off. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} The Trainbots formed Raiden and fought alongside [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] against their Decepticon combiner counterparts. They were nearly crushed by falling debris when [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] collapsed a building on them using his [[Sonic stun-gun|sonic stun gun]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Suiken and the Trainbots returned to Earth just in time to shuttle [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s back to Cybertron, after their successful quest for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} In their train mode, Suiken and the Trainbots transported Rodimus Prime and the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbots]] to planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] as reinforcements for the Headmasters. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}} They also carried him into battle again on the planet [[Praum]], where [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] had set a trap for Fortress and his team. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}}

Back on Earth, Suiken and the Trainbots took Danny and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] on a sightseeing trip in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. When <s>Sixshot</s> a mysterious robot declared his intention to steal all of Japan's energy, Suiken and the Trainbots remained quietly alert, confident their combination form could handle any threat to their homeland. Their passive response to the danger angered the more action-oriented Headmaster team, especially [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. After fruitlessly chasing behind the bandit in attacks on London and New York, Chromedome was incensed when he arrived back at Autobot headquarters to see Suiken and the Trainbots returning from a shopping spree with Danny. Shōki and Chromedome nearly came to blows with each other before Danny intervened.

[[File:HM8 Trainbots in lounge.jpg|thumb|left|250px|On the right, on the bottom couch.]]
When the robot finally made his attack on Japan, Shōki demanded that his team be allowed the first strike against their opponent. Flying to the rescue, Suiken and the Trainbots assembled as Raiden to fight Sixshot. Raiden's victory was prevented by the arrival of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], piloted by [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]]. It turned into an all-out brawl after that, with the Headmasters arriving as reinforcements for their comrades. Sixshot was revealed, and he used his ninja training seemingly to duplicate himself, attacking Raiden as several winged wolves. As a demonstration of their newfound trust in each other, Raiden urged Chromedome to shoot at the holographic Sixshots swarming around him, knowing he would certainly be hit by some of the blasts. The Decepticons were eventually driven off, and Shōki and Chromedome shook hands back at headquarters, having forged a warrior's bond on the field of battle. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

Galvatron soon struck out against Cybertron again, this time seeking the new super-metal known as [[Cybertonuron]]. Suiken and the Trainbots were first in line on Earth to transport over the Space Bridge into combat with the Decepticons. They rushed straight into the fighting as soon as they arrived. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Suiken and the Trainbots confronted the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] in defense of their home planet. The battle was fierce but brief, as the Trainbots disabled their opponents. Suiken and [[Getsuei]] tricked [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] into crashing into one another by leaping out of the way at just the right moment. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Suiken and the Trainbots defended the [[Sol 1]] satellite during its launch cycle. When Scourge, Cyclonus and the Predacons arrived to steal the satellite, they flew out with the Headmasters to stop them. Shōki gave the command and the Trainbots assembled to form Raiden, grappling with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and ultimately chasing off the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Next, Suiken's team joined the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] on an emergency rescue mission to [[Peru]], where an active volcano was threatening a small town. They were intercepted by the Predacons, and so Shōki asked [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] to go on ahead and help the villagers while the Trainbots occupied the Preds. Soon, Raiden and Predaking were formed, and the battle was really joined. The Headmasters soon arrived and tagged out the Trainbots, allowing Suiken and his friends to journey to the village and escort the people to safety in their combined train mode. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} In their next evil scheme, the Decepticons unleashed [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] in downtown [[San Francisco]], prompting the Autobots to respond. Suiken and the Trainbots arrived on the scene, but were confronted by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who wished to duel with sabers made of light. The Trainbots formed Raiden and met Bruticus sword for sword. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

[[File:HM8 Trainbots watching TV.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Second from the right.]]
On a geological expedition to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] with Danny and Spike, Suiken and the Trainbots were present when a series of tremors rocked the landscape. Seeking to investigate, the group split up to locate the source of the phenomena. Suiken and his teammates ran into the Predacons, and soon they learned of a plot to blow up Mars. Passing off the investigation to Chromedome and the Headmasters, Suiken and the Trainbots flew back to Athenia in order to take Spike and Danny to safety. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} They were almost immediately called back, however — the Decepticon Headmasters had used [[plasma energy]] to neutralize Fortress Maximus, leaving the Autobots on Mars in desperate need of reinforcements. Suiken and the trains reformed Raiden as they arrived, and fought against [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and the MegaZarak Transtector, scorpion mode. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

Suiken and the Trainbots served as military transportation for the Autobots when they attacked the Decepticon meeting on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. The strike was foiled by the arrival of Galvatron, and the Autobots fled back to Earth aboard the trains. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Suiken and his teammates were next used for a relief mission. The planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]] was in desperate need of energon, and Ultra Magnus coordinated the Autobots of Earth in gathering some of their energon reserves aboard the Trainbots. Galvatron and the Decepticons wanted the energy for themselves, however, and interfered with the relief aid. Suiken and the Trainbots took off twice for Sandra, and they were twice shot down by the Decepticons before they could leave atmosphere. The Autobots of Earth finally gave up, sending energy reserves from Athenia instead. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}} Suiken and the Trainbots also ferryed the Witwickys and Headmasters to the mutual benefits talk with Galvatron. When the discussions went sour, they helped the Headmasters defeat the [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]] and make it to safety. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

[[File:HM18 Suiken and Getsuei.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
After the talks failed, the Decepticons fled into space aboard Scorponok, planning to raid other planets in the universe for their energy. The Trainbots were part of a task force Fortress assembled to chase after their nefarious foes. After reaching the [[Twin Star]] planets, Suiken and the Trainbots ferried [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] and [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] down to the barren world of [[Twin Star|Toruin]]. They then transformed into Raiden and flew to the sister planet, [[Twin Star|Sperity]], to battle the Decepticon invaders. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} On [[Daros]], Suiken and the Trainbots transported the rescued prisoners from the northern hemisphere to safety. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}} They also appeared on [[Paradise]], escorting [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] on his scouting mission and later flying the Technobots and Monsterbots into battle. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} On [[Pirate Planet]], Suiken and the Trainbots defended the pirates' pyramid from Galvatron, so that Highbrow and the [[Clone (subgroup)|Autobot Clones]] could unlock its secrets first. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

After returning to Earth, Suiken and the Trainbots re-entered Ultra Magnus's command at Autobot City. They were summoned to transport the Technobots to [[Florida|Miami]], where an Autobot energy facility was under attack by the Decepticons. Suiken and his partners returned to Autobot City once it was attacked by Sixshot and Trypticon. They tried to enter the battle, assembling as Raiden, but were waylaid by [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]], who kept them busy long enough for Sixshot to murder Ultra Magnus on the battlefield. In the aftermath, Suiken and his comrades attended Magnus's funeral. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

When Spike and Chromedome needed to get to Earth for the volcano summit, Suiken and the trains popped over to Athenia to give them a ride. At Autobot City, Suiken and Shōki heard a commotion outside and investigated, finding Spike injured in a battle between Metroplex and Trypticon. As Shōki took Spike to safety, Suiken showed himself to be freakishly strong by ''flipping Trypticon off of Metroplex's back.'' Holy ''shit''. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

After the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, Suiken and the Trainbots assisted Spike in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure. On one occasion, they located Sixshot's old command base. By combining into Raiden, the Trainbots helped Defensor and Computron obliterate the base, wiping out all trace of the Decepticons' presence. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

After Wheelie was kidnapped by the Decepticons and ransomed for the secrets of the [[Master Sword]], Suiken and the Trainbots flew Chromedome and Danny in close to the [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]] base for a rescue attempt. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} When Danny went missing in a space vortex, Suiken's team joined the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s in searching for him. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} They also transported the Headmasters to the [[Pallas]] asteroid in order to battle the Decepticons. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

Upon returning to Earth, Suiken and the Trainbots ferryed Danny and the Headmasters to the Andes Mountains for a rescue mission, after Spike and [[Carly]] crashed their jet in the treacherous terrain. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As part of Raiden, Suiken participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Masterpiece'' toy bios (2)====
The destruction of the space bridge network left the Trainbots pivotal to the Autobots' transportation infrastructure, and they remained a frequent sight on Earth long after the Headmasters and the rest of the Autobot forces departed. {{storylink|Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|''Masterpiece'' Shouki bio}}

====''Super-God Masterforce Master File''====
Following the expulsion of the Decepticons from Earth after the battle at the North Pole, the Transformers' war shifted into a series of space-based exchanges between Athenia and Chaar known as the [[Master Wars]]. During this time, the Trainbots discovered that Scorponok had constructed a new transtector for himself, and reported the news to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]. {{storylink|Master File No, 1}}

====Train Wars (2)====
[[File:Train Wars Suiken.jpg|thumb|left|120px]]
The Trainbots were heavily injured fighting the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] in the form of Raiden, leaving them requiring extensive repairs. Blaming himself for their condition, Shouki left the team so that his leadership would never endanger them again. {{storylink|Train Wars: Shouki & Daniel Chapter}}

Later, just as all seemed lost for Shouki and the ragtag band of Transformers left to defend Cybertron, Shouki was greeted by Suiken along with the [[Micromaster]] trains [[Desire]] and [[D-Go]]. The other Trainbots had arrived astride [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], bringing with them the [[Sixliner|Liner Team]] and the [[Sixtrain|Train Team]]! With that, on [[Windy (G1)|Windy]]'s count all three teams of train 'bots combined into [[Trainbot Omni-Car Joint|one massive coupling]] to chain the Fallen, giving Shouki and company time to vanquish the dark god by funneling Metroplex's power through Shouki's new "Raiden" cannon mode. The battle over, the Trainbots shared a tender moment as their old friend [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] reminded Shouki they were ''all'' his partners. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}
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===''TV Magazine'' comic continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' comic====
[[File:Trainbots Beast Special.jpg|thumb|left|300px|He's the second train from the bottom.]]
Responding to a distress call from their [[Beastformer (species)|Beastformer]] allies on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], Suiken and the Trainbots hurtled through the atmosphere in their separate train modes to deal with the Decepticons menacing the planet. Combining in mid-air, the united team allowed gravity to do the rest of the work as Raiden delivered a shattering "JR Kick" straight to Predaking's face, taking him out of the fight. The day won, [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] directed the Trainbots to shuttle the any of the Beastformers' wounded back to the Autobot base on [[Athenia]] for treatment. {{storylink|The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

Back on Earth, Suiken and his team wowed Daniel with their amphibious talents as they transported him and the Autobot Headmasters on a mission to investigate reports of massive squids attacking the Autobots' undersea bases. The Decepticons were laying in ambush and unleashed the culprit, a giant robot squid! The Trainbots allowed themselves to be entangled by the mechanical mollusk, biding their time until Daniel was safe inside his [[exosuit]] and the Headmasters' remotely piloted [[transtector]]s converged on their location. When the time was right, the Trainbots erupted into their robot modes, catapulting their passengers to safety and shredding several of creatures' tentacles in the process. As the Headmasters did their part by tying the creature into one massive knot, the Trainbots made a show of it by erupting from the ocean as Raiden to swing the swing the automaton architeuthis like a mace, flattening the other Decepticons and ending the aquatic menace. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}}

[[File:HMmanga trainbots.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Bottom right.]]
When [[Christmas]] rolled around, Suiken and co got into the spirit of the season when they joined the Autobot Headmasters in handing out gifts at a Japanese children's hospital, even going so far as to procure an enormous Santa hat to don as Raiden and carry a huge sack. The merriment was soon interrupted by the arrival of the Decepticon Headmasters, but rather than join the battle, the Trainbots followed Chromedome's instruction to disengage, decombining and flying the hospital's patients to safety in their respective train modes.{{storylink|The Headmasters issue 6|The Headmasters #6}}

====''The Headmasters'' story pages====
Upon their arrival to [[Athenia]], the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] set out to make themselves useful by offering their expertise to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress's]] existing troops. While the Trainbots could assume their train modes in a flash, when it came time to combine into Raiden, the big guy failed to live up to his name. Suiken and his team began taking speed transformation lessons from the Autobots' new resident "Speed Coach", [[Pointblank]], to get their super mode formation up to snuff. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (story page)|''The Headmasters'' story pages}}
====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic====
[[File:Trainbots Masterforce Delivery.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Second from the right.]]

Several years after the Decepticons' expulsion from Earth following the final battle at the North Pole, the Trainbots were dispatched to pick up the new Autobot [[Masterforce (technology)|Masterforce]] that had risen to prominence on Earth, and bring them to [[Athenia]] so Fortress could transfer his position of [[Supreme Commander]] to their leader, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]. Naturally, the Decepticons attacked Athenia during Ginrai's stay, and the Trainbots formed Raiden to fight back, only for him to wind up being cut down alongside Chromedome by a powerful blast from the combined Decepticon [[Scramble 7]]. The quick thinking of Ginrai and the other Godmasters managed to repel the Decepticons with a combination attack, and a battered Raiden survived to fight another day. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army}}
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===''Super-God Masterforce'' intro===
[[File:Robottrain.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Behind Ginrai.]]
The Trainbots soared majestically through the sky in their combined train mode alongside- [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s base mode??? {{storylink|title sequence#Title sequence #1 2|''Masterforce'' title sequence}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Suiken was part of a big crowd of unhappy Cybertronians who made [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] look really stupid when he tried to make a speech assuring them that everything would be okay after the collapse of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s supposedly-benevolent rule. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Suiken is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|The Headmasters}}
[[File:G1-toy Suiken.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Suiken''' ([[1987]])
**''ID number'': '''C-128'''
**''Accessories'': "Storm laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, left Raiden fist
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Suiken transforms into a {{w|153_series|Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive}}. He also forms the left arm of the team's combined mode [[Raiden]]... though he can also form the right arm if you're so inclined.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Suiken/suiken.htm More information on Suiken at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Raiden}}
[[File:G1toy raiden giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Raiden''' (Gift set, 1987)
:The entire Trainbot team was sold both as individuals and in a six-bot Raiden gift-set. All six toys in this set were identical to their individual releases.

{{-}}{{anchor|Zone}}
*'''Suiken''' (''Trainbot'', [[1990]])
**''ID number'': '''C-357'''
**''Accessories'': "Storm laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, left Raiden fist

:The Trainbots were re-released during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Zone]]'' in new packaging, and only as individuals, never in a box set. The toys are identical to their original ''Headmasters'' incarnations, except for the fact that they no longer sport [[rubsign]]s.
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====''Transform Jr''====
*'''Raiden''' (1987)

:An exceedingly simplified version of the entire Trainbot team was made available as part of the [[Transform Jr]] series. Each individual has a (stumpy) representation of their larger robot modes, and could combine to form a stumpy Raiden.
{{-}}
===''Masterpiece G Series''===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-04-Trainbot-Suiken.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm a man of means by no means]]
*'''Trainbot Suiken''' (June 24, [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''MPG-04'''
**''Accessories:'' "Snow Laser" gun, [[Raiden]]'s "Train Bazooka" rifle, rail A, rail B, joint part
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:Previously teased on the "A Railway Story In The Sky" exhibition on [[December 3]], [[2019]] and later confirmed in a magazine interview<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono.html Figure King 278: Interview with Kōjin Ōno] at Soundwave's Oblivion</ref> with designer [[Kōjin Ōno]] in the [[March]] [[2021]] issue of ''[[Figure Ō]]'', Suiken is the fourth release in the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece G Series]]''. Produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], the figure converts into a fully HO [[scale]] compatible incarnation of his classic {{w|153_series|Tokai-type 153 Express}} train mode.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> Suiken's third mode forms the left arm of the historic first ''Masterpiece'' combiner in the form of a new incarnation of Raiden. In addition to his traditional position as Raiden's arm, the front of Suiken's train mode splits off to form Raiden's left "Leg Beam" ankle winglet, formerly an inert piece of [[kibble|combiner kibble]].

:The figure's last contribution to the combined mode comes in the form of Raiden's "Train Bazooka" rifle, now usable to the individual Trainbots via a tab and flip-down secondary handle that allow it to live up to its name with an ersatz bazooka mode. As with the prior ''Materpiece G Series'' Trainbots, Suiken includes two modular railway sections slated to combine with segments included with the other Trainbots a la the team's original ''Diaclone'' plastic tracks. This track can be converted into a base for a stand armature (sold separately), and an adapter is included for a "flying train," a staple of the ''Headmasters'' cartoon.

{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Notes==
*It is a difficult to tell the true meaning of Suiken's name, since it is "spelled" in phonetic katakana rather than kanji. However, ''suiken'' (酔拳, literally "water fist") is the Japanese transliteration for the Chinese ''zuì quán'' (醉拳) style of kung-fu — known more commonly in the West as the "{{w|Drunken boxing|Drunken Fist}}" style. We've never ''seen'' Suiken down a swig and go all ''{{w|Drunken Master}}'' on anyone, but the possibilities are awesomely tantalizing. This was referenced years later when the Facebook edition of Ask Vector Prime told the origin story of the Trainbots.
*Suiken had the preliminary name of '''Storm''' (ストーム),<ref>''When the Anime/Tokusatsu Hero Was Born'' by [[Keisuke Fujikawa]]</ref> which was likely taken from the occasional identification of the ''Diaclone'' toy as "Stormliner" (ストームライナー ''Sutōmurainā'').
*The Japanese term in his function that's normally translated "plains" or "wasteland" is the one used in the translation of the title "High Plains Drifter", so you could consider him to be a high plains warrior. Suiken does not, however, talk like Clint Eastwood.
*The Trainbots are all originally ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys, which came in two different color schemes. However, there are several mold differences between the ''Diaclone'' and ''Transformers'' versions. Suiken's most notable difference is that the ''Transformers'' versions lost a spring-loaded firing mechanism for the fist / front part of the train, which the ''Diaclone'' version does contain. Due to this change, the connector-peg for his robot-mode backpack was remolded from a long notched peg (as seen on his box-art) to a shorter and far less breakable peg. The ''Transformers'' releases also lost the [[Diaclone (faction)|Diaclone]] pilots (of course) and the little plastic tracks for the trains to ride on.
*Suiken appears as part of the Trainbots' combined train form in the [[title sequence]] of the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon]], but not in the series itself. The series creators seem to have intended to use the Robot Train to travel back and forth to [[Athenia]], more closely tying ''Super-God Masterforce'' to previous Transformers series, but the idea was quietly dropped. They did, however, appear for that purpose in the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (manga)|manga]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.diaclone.net/orid/diatr/d071.html ''Diaclone'' Suiken at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)]

[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Trainbots]]

Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)

2022-11-11T19:03:04Z

HeroicC300: /* Characters */

{{Nav-earthspark}}
[[File:Transformers-EarthSpark-Poster-Nick.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|[[Nick Roche|By Nick,]] [[Nickelodeon|for Nick]].]]
'''''Transformers: EarthSpark'' ''' is an animated series that made its debut in November [[2022]] in support of the [[franchises|franchise]] of [[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|the same name]]. First announced on [[February 25]], [[2021]], alongside ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'', the series was co-produced by [[Entertainment One]] and [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]], and features 3D [[computer-generated imagery|CG animation]] by [[Icon Creative Studio]]. In the U.S., the first 10 half-hour episodes of the season were released on [[Paramount+]] on [[November 11]], 2022, with the remaining 14 to be released at a later date; also on November 11, the first two episodes aired on [[Nickelodeon]]. A second season has already been greenlit.

{{Quote|What you are doesn't define who you are. We are all -- MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!|Tagline}}

==Premise==
Many years after the end of the war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, young [[human]]s [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto]] are struggling to adapt after moving from [[Philadelphia]] to the small town of [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], [[Pennsylvania]]. When they find a strange object in a cave, it grants them mysterious robotic [[cyber-sleeve]]s and gives life to [[Twitch Malto|Twitch]] and [[Thrash Malto|Thrash]]—the first ever [[Transformer]]s to be born on [[Earth]]. Bonded to them through their cyber-sleeves, the Maltos adopt the two [[Terran]]s into their family. The Autobots, now working with [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] and the secret human organization [[G.H.O.S.T.]] to protect Earth from the remaining rogue Decepticons, reach out to the Maltos and offer the Terrans the chance to be mentored by [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]]. With new threats on the horizon, such as the mad scientist [[Mandroid]] and the various Decepticons still at large, the Maltos work together to keep each other safe and find their place in the world while learning what it truly means to be a family.

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters|
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] ([[Danny Pudi]])
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Alan Tudyk]])
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] ([[Cissy Jones]])
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] ([[Michael T Downey]])
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] ([[Martha Marion]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] ([[Rory McCann]])
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] ([[Nolan North]])
*[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] (Nolan North)
*[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] ([[Sean Kenin Reyes]])
*[[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]] ([[Tiana Camacho]])
*[[Laserbeak (ES)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]]
*[[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] ([[Nicole Dubuc]])
*[[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]] (Nicole Dubuc)
*[[Bombshell (ES)|Bombshell]]
*[[Shrapnel (ES)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skullcruncher (ES)|Skullcruncher]]
|c3=
;Malto family
*[[Robby Malto]] ([[Sydney Mikayla]])
*[[Mo Malto]] ([[Zion Broadnax]])
*[[Dot Malto]] ([[Benni Latham]])
*[[Alex Malto]] ([[Jon Jon Briones]])
;[[G.H.O.S.T.]]
*[[Executive Agent Croft]] ([[Kari Wahlgren]])
*[[Agent Schloder]] ([[Marc Evan Jackson]])
;Others
*[[Mandroid]] ([[Diedrich Bader]])
*[[Mr. Smelt]] ([[Daran Norris]])
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=
*[[Twitch Malto]] ([[Kathreen Khavari]])
*[[Thrash Malto]] ([[Zeno Robinson]])
|h5=Others||c5=
*[[Quintus Prime]] ([[Clancy Brown]])
*[[Arachnamech]]s
}}

==Episodes==
{{collist|2|
# [[Secret Legacy, Part 1]]
# [[Secret Legacy, Part 2]]
# [[Moo-ving In]]
# [[House Rules]]
# [[Classified]]
# [[Traditions]]
# [[Friends and Family]]
# [[Decoy (episode)|Decoy]]
# [[Age of Evolution, Part 1]]
# [[Age of Evolution, Part 2]]
}}

==Creative team==
The series is executive produced by [[Ant Ward]], [[Nicole Dubuc]], [[Ciro Nieli]] and [[Dale Malinowski]]. Malinowski is also developing the show alongside [[Claudia Spinelli]] and [[Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt]]. Other known staff include story editor [[Mae Catt]], storyboard director [[Jordan Rosato]], director [[JJ Conway]], storyboard artist [[Matthew Humphreys]], writer [[Maasai Singleton]], and character designers [[Nick Roche]] and [[Angelo Vilar]]. [[Kristi Reed]] will serve as the series voice director.

==Notes==
* The series was originally planned to premiere on Nickelodeon first, with international releases to follow. At Nickelodeon's upfront in March 2022, a newer announcement clarified that the series would premiere globally on Paramount+ in November 2022.<ref>[https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2022/03/30/transformers-earthspark-november/ Transformers: EarthSpark Rolls Out on Paramount+ This November]</ref> No announcement has been made as to whether the full series will later air on Nickelodeon like other Paramount+ series, though the first two episodes are planned to air on Nick in several international markets.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://deadline.com/2021/02/nickelodeon-orders-transformers-animated-comedy-series-hasbro-franchise-1234700661/ Nickelodeon Orders 'Transformers' Animated Series Based On Hasbro Franchise — Deadline]
* [https://www.nick.com/shows/transformers-earthspark/ EarthSpark on Nick.com]

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[[Category:EarthSpark| ]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)

2022-07-22T23:19:48Z

HeroicC300: /* Characters */

[[File:Earthspark-Promo-Pic.jpg|thumb|upright=2|[[Nick Roche|By Nick,]] [[Nickelodeon|for Nick]].]]
'''''Transformers: EarthSpark'' ''' is an upcoming animated series being developed by [[Entertainment One]] and television channel [[Nickelodeon]]. First announced on [[February 25]], [[2021]] alongside ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'', the new series will be produced by [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]] and will feature 3D [[computer-generated imagery|CG animation]] by [[Icon Creative Studio]]. The series will premiere on [[Paramount+]] in November 2022, with 26 half-hour episodes ordered for its first season.

==Premise==
[[File:EarthSpark first look.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
Many years after the end of the war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, [[human]]s [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto]] are struggling to adapt after moving from [[Philadelphia]] to the small town of [[Witwicky (ES)|Witwicky]]. When they find a strange object in a cave, it grants them mysterious robotic gauntlets and gives life to the [[Terran]]s [[Twitch Malto|Twitch]] and [[Thrash Malto|Thrash]]—the first ever [[Transformer]]s to be born on [[Earth]]. Now bonded to them through their gauntlets, the Maltos adopt the two robots into their family, while the Autobots reach out to them and offer the Terrans the chance to be mentored by [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]]. Now, as new threats both Decepticon and human arise, the Maltos and the Terrans work together to keep each other safe and find their place in the world while learning what it truly means to be a family.

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters|
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] ([[Danny Pudi]])
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Alan Tudyk]])
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] ([[Cissy Jones]])
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]]
|c2=
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] ([[Rory McCann]])
*[[Bombshell (ES)|Bombshell]]
*[[Shrapnel (ES)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]]
*[[Snow Cat (ES)|Snow Cat]]
|c3=
*[[Robby Malto]] ([[Sydney Mikayla]])
*[[Mo Malto]] ([[Zion Broadnax]])
*[[Dot Malto]] ([[Benni Latham]])
*[[Alex Malto]] ([[Jon Jon Briones]])
*[[Meridian Mandroid]] ([[Diedrich Bader]])
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=
*[[Twitch Malto]] ([[Kat Khavari]])
*[[Thrash Malto]] ([[Zeno Robinson]])
}}

==Creative team==
The series will be executive produced by [[Ant Ward]], [[Nicole Dubuc]] and [[Dale Malinowski]]. Malinowski will also be developing the show alongside [[Claudia Spinelli]] and [[Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt]]. Other known staff include story editor [[Mae Catt]], storyboard director [[Jordan Rosato]], director [[JJ Conway]], storyboard artist [[Matthew Humphreys]], writer [[Maasai Singleton]], and character designers [[Nick Roche]] and [[Angelo Vilar]].

==Notes==
* The series was originally planned to premiere on Nickelodeon first, with international releases to follow. At Nickelodeon's upfront in March 2022, a newer announcement clarified that the series would premiere globally on Paramount+ in November 2022.<ref>[https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2022/03/30/transformers-earthspark-november/ Transformers: EarthSpark Rolls Out on Paramount+ This November]</ref> No announcement has been made as to whether the series will later air on Nickelodeon like other Paramount+ series.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://deadline.com/2021/02/nickelodeon-orders-transformers-animated-comedy-series-hasbro-franchise-1234700661/ Nickelodeon Orders 'Transformers' Animated Series Based On Hasbro Franchise — Deadline]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Earthspark}}
[[Category:EarthSpark| ]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Cliffjumper's bazooka

2022-07-21T22:49:01Z

HeroicC300: /* Buzzworthy Bumblebee */

{{noname}}

:''Cliffjumper's bazooka is an unnamed weapon that Cliffjumper uses once in the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Cliffgun.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Where'd that come from?]]

'''Cliffjumper's bazooka''' is a bazooka primarily used by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]].

==Fiction==
===''Generation 1'' cartoon===
[[File:TransportToOblivion-Cliffjumpersbazooka.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Who cares? I'm more worried about where it's goin'!]]

[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] fired a silver version of the bazooka on [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from a great distance, hoping to end the war with one shot, but this merely alerted the Decepticons to his location.{{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] fired a green version of the bazooka as he and several other Autobots fired on the Decepticons as they attempted to launch [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] through the [[Space bridge]].{{storylink|Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion}}

As the Autobots struggled to keep the Decepticons from continuing their plot to orbit [[Cybertron (planet)|Cyberton]] around the [[Earth]], Ironhide ran to Optimus Prime carrying a silver version of the bazooka, suggesting a call for reinforcements. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 3}}

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==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Cliffjumper.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We hope you really like this weapon accessory!]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])

: ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Cliffjumper includes a disconcertingly large cannon similar to one he briefly used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", which can split into two smaller blasters and a pair of skis which can attach under his wheels as seen in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]". The back end of the cannon can fold out to fit in his car mode's underside to help balance when skis are deployed, while also being usable as a melee weapon. It can also mount on either his thigh or on the side or top of his shoulder meaning you can put the entire cannon in these spots. Similarly, his [[partformer|detaching]] car trunk can either be put into the robot mode's back or be used as a shield with help of a flip-out peg. This peg and the back end of the cannon use a unique post and port to connect to each other.

:The promotional renders and early product samples showcased at conventions showed his weapons and skis being silver, while the final product had them cast in black plastic (with the guns being painted silver except for their handles).
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Hubcap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Phew, okay, one other use of it is probably fine.]]
*'''Hubcap''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])

:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', Hubcap comes with a recolored version of Cliffjumper's hilariously huge cannon.
{{-}}

[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Bug-Bite.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay, this is the third time, but at least it's an attractive purple!]]
*'''Bug Bite''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])

:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', Bug Bite comes with a redeco of Cliffjumper's absurdly enormous cannon.
{{-}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Deluxe-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now this is just getting excessive. Good thing we're done with it.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Deluxe Class toys, promoting the ''Earthrise'' season of [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|the Netflix cartoon]], Bumblebee comes with a copy of Cliffjumper's ominously oversized bazooka, now painted in slightly darker gunmetal color and lacking the paint on the rear piece.
{{-}}

===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Trilogy-Buzzworthy-Worlds-Collide-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dangit, Bumblebee got this weapon AGAIN? How many times can Bumblebee get Cliffjumper's weapon?!]]
*'''Worlds Collide''' (4-pack, 2021)

:Released as part of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' "Worlds Collide" 4-pack, this Bumblebee features the Brobdingnagian bazooka included with all versions of the mold, this time painted green to resemble the bazooka [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] used in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]."

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[[File:Buzzworthycliffjumper.jpg|right|thumb|300px|At least he has ear protection on moonbase two, given how much he loves this thing]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)

:To coincide with this Cliffjumper's cartoon-accurate deco, the bazooka is painted metallic blue to also match [[:File:Cliffgun.JPG|its appearance in the cartoon]].
{{-}}

===''Shattered Glass Collection''===
[[File:TF-Shattered-Glass-Collection-Goldbug.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|''*throws up hands in the air, storms off*'']]
*'''Autobot Goldbug''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' subline, "Autobot Goldbug" comes with a redeco of Cliffjumper's ridiculously voluminous bazooka.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Cliffjumper's bazooka is described in the "More Than Meets The Eye, Part 1" script as a "BAZOOKA-LIKE weapon" and in the "Transport to Oblivion" script as a "bazooka-like tube, the end studded with a circular series of smaller 'rifle' bores." It's not mentioned in the "Ultimate Doom" script. In the packaging copy for the sixty-billion toys of it, it's referred to merely as a "weapon accessory."

[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Ranged weapons]]

Getsuei

2022-07-11T23:40:40Z

HeroicC300: /* Masterpiece G Series */

{{Picsneeded|Cartoon appearances}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''Getsuei is an [[Autobot]] [[Trainbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Getsuei-card.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Oh, wow, man. Maybe you should have that hump looked at.]]
'''Getsuei''' (ゲツエイ) is the [[Trainbot]]s' "night fighter". When the lights get low, Getsuei really shines (ha ha), able to sneak up and take out opponents easily even under the worst visibility conditions. On the other hand, he's not so good in the daytime. In fact, he tends to get a little sluggish and daydreamy when the sun is out.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Generations'' toy bios====
The Trainbots were constructed on Earth, in Japan. Their creation was a collaboration by several Japanese companies utilizing technology developed in the [[Binaltech (technology)|''Binaltech Project'']]. {{storylink|Shouki#Generations (Japan)|''Generations'' Shouki bio}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
The Trainbots were built in the ''Raiden Initiative'' by a team of Japanese scientists. Getsuei was named by [[Chifumi Takahashi|Doctor Takahashi]], for the Trainbots' ability to travel to the moon and beyond. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 27, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/27}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Kazuo Oka]] (Japanese)}}
In [[2011]], Getsuei and the Trainbots were operating on Earth. After [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] invaded Cybertron, the robot trains assembled to transport their fellow Autobots to Cybertron across the [[space bridge]]. Shōki intervened on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s first fight with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], knocking aside the ninja consultant long enough for the Autobots to roll out. The convoy was attacked along the way by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, but [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] drove them off. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} The Trainbots formed Raiden and fought alongside [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] against their Decepticon combiner counterparts. They were nearly crushed by falling debris when [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] collapsed a building on them using his [[Sonic stun-gun|sonic stun gun]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Getsuei and the Trainbots returned to Earth just in time to shuttle [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s back to Cybertron, after their successful quest for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} In their train mode, Getsuei and the Trainbots transported Rodimus Prime and the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s to planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] as reinforcements for the Headmasters. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}} They also carried him into battle again on the planet [[Praum]], where [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] had set a trap for Fortress and his team. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}}

Back on Earth, Getsuei and the Trainbots took Danny and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] on a sightseeing trip in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. When <s>Sixshot</s> a mysterious robot declared his intention to steal all of Japan's energy, Getsuei and the Trainbots remained quietly alert, confident their combination form could handle any threat to their homeland. Their passive response to the danger angered the more action-oriented Headmaster team, especially [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. After fruitlessly chasing behind the bandit in attacks on London and New York, Chromedome was incensed when he arrived back at Autobot headquarters to see Getsuei and the Trainbots returning from a shopping spree with Danny. Shōki and Chromedome nearly came to blows with each other before Danny intervened.

When the robot finally made his attack on Japan, Shōki demanded that his team be allowed the first strike against their opponent. Flying to the rescue, Getsuei and the Trainbots assembled as Raiden to fight Sixshot. Raiden's victory was prevented by the arrival of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], piloted by [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]]. It turned into an all-out brawl after that, with the Headmasters arriving as reinforcements for their comrades. Sixshot was revealed, and he used his ninja training seemingly to duplicate himself, attacking Raiden as several winged wolves. As a demonstration of their newfound trust in each other, Raiden urged Chromedome to shoot at the holographic Sixshots swarming around him, knowing he would certainly be hit by some of the blasts. The Decepticons were eventually driven off, and Shōki and Chromedome shook hands back at headquarters, having forged a warrior's bond on the field of battle. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

Galvatron soon struck out against Cybertron again, this time seeking the new super-metal known as [[Cybertonuron]]. Getsuei and the Trainbots were first in line on Earth to transport over the Space Bridge into combat with the Decepticons. They rushed straight into the fighting as soon as they arrived. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Getsuei and the Trainbots confronted the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] in defense of their home planet. The battle was fierce but brief, as the Trainbots disabled their opponents. Getsuei and [[Suiken]] tricked [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] into crashing into one another by leaping out of the way at just the right moment. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Getsuei and the Trainbots defended the [[Sol 1]] satellite during its launch cycle. When Scourge, Cyclonus and the Predacons arrived to steal the satellite, they flew out with the Headmasters to stop them. Shōki gave the command and the Trainbots assembled to form Raiden, grappling with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and ultimately chasing off the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Next, Getsuei's team joined the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] on an emergency rescue mission to [[Peru]], where an active volcano was threatening a small town. They were intercepted by the Predacons, and so Shōki asked [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] to go on ahead and help the villagers while the Trainbots occupied the Preds. Soon, Raiden and Predaking were formed, and the battle was really joined. The Headmasters soon arrived and tagged out the Trainbots, allowing Getsuei and his friends to journey to the village and escort the people to safety in their combined train mode. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} In their next evil scheme, the Decepticons unleashed [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] in downtown [[San Francisco]], prompting the Autobots to respond. Getsuei and the Trainbots arrived on the scene, but were confronted by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who wished to duel with sabers made of light. The Trainbots formed Raiden and met Bruticus sword for sword. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

[[File:HM15 Seizan and Getsuei.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|Back and to the right.]]
On a geological expedition to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] with Danny and Spike, Getsuei and the Trainbots were present when a series of tremors rocked the landscape. Seeking to investigate, the group split up to locate the source of the phenomena. Getsuei and his teammates ran into the Predacons, and soon they learned of a plot to blow up Mars. Passing off the investigation to Chromedome and the Headmasters, Getsuei and the Trainbots flew back to Athenia in order to take Spike and Danny to safety. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} They were almost immediately called back, however — the Decepticon Headmasters had used [[plasma energy]] to neutralize Fortress Maximus, leaving the Autobots on Mars in desperate need of reinforcements. Getsuei and the trains reformed Raiden as they arrived, and fought against [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and the MegaZarak Transtector, scorpion mode. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

[[File:HM18 Suiken and Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Getsuei and the Trainbots served as military transportation for the Autobots when they attacked the Decepticon meeting on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. The strike was foiled by the arrival of Galvatron, and the Autobots fled back to Earth aboard the trains. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Getsuei and his teammates were next used for a relief mission. The planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]] was in desperate need of energon, and Ultra Magnus coordinated the Autobots of Earth in gathering some of their energon reserves aboard the Trainbots. Galvatron and the Decepticons wanted the energy for themselves, however, and interfered with the relief aid. Getsuei and the Trainbots took off twice for Sandra, and they were twice shot down by the Decepticons before they could leave atmosphere. The Autobots of Earth finally gave up, sending energy reserves from Athenia instead. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}} Getsuei and the Trainbots also ferryed the Witwickys and Headmasters to the mutual benefits talk with Galvatron. When the discussions went sour, they helped the Headmasters defeat the [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]] and make it to safety. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

After the talks failed, the Decepticons fled into space aboard Scorponok, planning to raid other planets in the universe for their energy. The Trainbots were part of a task force Fortress assembled to chase after their nefarious foes. After reaching the [[Twin Star]] planets, Getsuei and the Trainbots ferried [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] and [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] down to the barren world of [[Twin Star|Toruin]]. They then transformed into Raiden and flew to the sister planet, [[Twin Star|Sperity]], to battle the Decepticon invaders. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} On [[Daros]], Getsuei and the Trainbots transported the rescued prisoners from the northern hemisphere to safety. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}} They also appeared on [[Paradise]], escorting [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] on his scouting mission and later flying the Technobots and Monsterbots into battle. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} On [[Pirate Planet]], Getsuei and the Trainbots defended the pirates' pyramid from Galvatron, so that Highbrow and the [[Clone (subgroup)|Autobot Clones]] could unlock its secrets first. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

After returning to Earth, Getsuei and the Trainbots re-entered Ultra Magnus's command at Autobot City. They were summoned to transport the Technobots to [[Florida|Miami]], where an Autobot energy facility was under attack by the Decepticons. Getsuei and his partners returned to Autobot City once it was attacked by Sixshot and Trypticon. They tried to enter the battle, assembling as Raiden, but were waylaid by [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]], who kept them busy long enough for Sixshot to murder Ultra Magnus on the battlefield. In the aftermath, Getsuei and his comrades attended Magnus's funeral. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} When Spike and Chromedome needed to get to Earth for the volcano summit, Getsuei and the trains popped over to Athenia to give them a ride. They later defended the Kamchatka Peninsula from Scorponok's attack. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} After the Decepticons seemingly abandoned Earth, Getsuei and the Trainbots assisted Spike in rebuilding the planet after the enemy's departure. On one occasion, they located Sixshot's old command base. By combining into Raiden, the Trainbots helped Defensor and Computron obliterate the base, wiping out all trace of the Decepticons' presence. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

After Wheelie was kidnapped by the Decepticons and ransomed for the secrets of the [[Master Sword]], Getsuei and the Trainbots flew Chromedome and Danny in close to the [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]] base for a rescue attempt. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} When Danny went missing in a space vortex, Getsuei's team joined the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s in searching for him. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} They also transported the Headmasters to the [[Pallas]] asteroid in order to battle the Decepticons. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

Upon returning to Earth, Getsuei and the Trainbots ferryed Danny and the Headmasters to the Andes Mountains for a rescue mission, after Spike and [[Carly]] crashed their jet in the treacherous terrain. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As part of Raiden, Getsuei participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Super-God Masterforce Master File''====
Following the expulsion of the Decepticons from Earth after the battle at the North Pole, the Transformers' war shifted into a series of space-based exchanges between Athenia and Chaar known as the [[Master Wars]]. During this time, the Trainbots discovered that Scorponok had constructed a new transtector for himself, and reported the news to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]. {{storylink|Master File No, 1}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
The Trainbots soared majestically through the sky in their combined train mode alongside- [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s base mode??? {{storylink|title sequence#Title sequence #1 2|''Masterforce'' title sequence}}

====Train Wars====
[[File:Train Wars Getsuei.jpg|thumb|right|130px|THE END AN]]
The Trainbots were heavily injured fighting the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] in the form of Raiden, with Getsuei in particular getting his arms blown clean off, leaving them requiring extensive repairs. Blaming himself for their condition, [[Shouki]] left the team so that his leadership would never endanger them again. {{storylink|Train Wars: Shouki & Daniel Chapter}}

Later, just as all seemed lost for Shouki the ragtag band of Transformers left to defend [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from the interdimensional incursion of [[the Fallen]], Getsuei and the other Trainbots arrived astride [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], bringing with them the [[Sixliner|Liner Team]] and the [[Sixtrain|Train Team]]! With that, on [[Windy (G1)|Windy]]'s count all three teams of train 'bots combined into [[Trainbot Omni-Car Joint|one massive coupling]] to chain the Fallen, giving Shouki and company time to vanquish the dark god by funneling Metroplex's power through Shouki's new "Raiden" cannon mode. The battle over, the Trainbots shared a tender moment as their old friend [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] reminded Shouki they were ''all'' his partners. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}
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===''The Headmasters'' comic===
When the Headmasters were confronted by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], Getsuei and the Trainbots arrived just in time to form Raiden and deliver a flying kick to their beastly foe. {{storylink|The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

In their combined train mode, Getsuei and the Trainbots transported Daniel and the Headmasters to Earth via [[space bridge]]. They faced a giant robot squid under the ocean, where the Decepticons were attempting to steal...suboceanic(?) energy. The squid tried to snag the robot train, but Getsuei's team separated into individual robots then recombined into Raiden, demolishing the squid and the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}}

During Christmas, Raiden assisted the Autobot Headmasters in bringing gifts and holiday cheer to a children's hospital. When the Decepticon Headmasters attacked, the Trainbots dismantled and Getsuei and his comrades got the children to safety while the Headmasters battled. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 6|The Headmasters #6}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Getsuei question.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"Gesundheit!" "Getsuei!" "Har har har."]]
Getsuei was part of a big crowd of unhappy Cybertronians who made [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] look really stupid when he tried to make a speech assuring them that everything would be okay after the collapse of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s supposedly-benevolent rule. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}
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==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|The Headmasters}}
[[File:G1-toy Getsuei.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Getsuei''' ([[1987]])
**''ID number'': '''C-126'''
**''Accessories'': "Night laser" pistol, 3 "joint part" connectors, "Train bazooka" cannon, Raiden backpack

:Getsuei transforms into an {{w|JNR Class EF65|EF65-1000 Electric Locomotive}}. He also forms the right leg of the team's combined mode [[Raiden]]... though he can form the left leg if you're so inclined.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Getsuei/getsuei.htm More information on Getsuei at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Raiden}}
[[File:G1toy raiden giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Raiden''' (Gift set, 1987)
:The entire Trainbot team was sold both as individuals and in a six-bot Raiden gift-set. All six toys in this set were identical to their individual releases.

{{-}}{{anchor|Zone}}
*'''Getsuei''' (''Trainbot'', [[1990]])
**''ID number'': '''C-355'''
**''Accessories'': "Night laser" pistol, 3 "joint part" connectors, "Train bazooka" cannon, Raiden backpack

:The Trainbots were re-released during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Zone]]'' in new packaging, and only as individuals, never in a box set. The toys are identical to their original ''Headmasters'' incarnations, except for the fact that they no longer sport [[rubsign]]s.
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====''Transform Jr''====
*'''Raiden''' (1987)

:An exceedingly simplified version of the entire Trainbot team was made available as part of the [[Transform Jr]] series. Each individual has a (stumpy) representation of their larger robot modes, and could combine to form a stumpy Raiden.
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===''Masterpiece G Series''===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I said train kept a-rollin' all night long!]]
*'''Trainbot Getsuei''' ([[September 24]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''MPG-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Night Laser gun, 2 pantographs, rail A, rail B, joint part

:Previously teased on the "A Railway Story In The Sky" exhibition on [[December 3]], [[2019]] and later confirmed in a magazine interview<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono.html Figure King 278: Interview with Kōjin Ōno] at Soundwave's Oblivion</ref> with designer [[Kōjin Ōno]] in the [[March]] [[2021]] issue of ''[[Figure Ō]]'', Getsuei is the second release in the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece G Series]]''. Produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], the figure converts into a fully HO [[scale]] compatible incarnation of his classic EF65-1000 train mode.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> Yukikaze's third mode forms the right leg of the historic first ''Masterpiece'' combiner in the form of a new incarnation of Raiden.

:In a significant vehicle accuracy upgrade, Getsuei is packed with two {{w|pantograph (transport)|pantograph}} parts for train mode to simulate the electric locomotive's connection to an {{w|overhead line|overhead power line}}. The figure includes two modular railway sections slated to combine with segments included with the other Trainbots a la the team's original ''Diaclone'' plastic tracks. This track can be converted into a base for a stand armature (sold separately), and an adapter is included for a "flying train", a staple of the ''Headmasters'' cartoon.
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{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Notes==
*Though it is a little tricky to tell the true meaning of Getsuei's name since it is "spelled" in phonetic katakana rather than kanji, the most likely translation to English is "Moonlight" (月影).
*Getsuei had the preliminary name of "Night" (ナイト). This was later used for the ''Return of Convoy'' character [[Night]], who transforms into the similar EF66-series electric locomotive.
*The Trainbots are all originally ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys, which came in two different color schemes. However, there are several mold differences between the ''Diaclone'' and ''Transformers'' versions, though Getsuei really doesn't change much at all. The ''Transformers'' releases also lost the Diaclone pilots (of course) and the little plastic tracks for the trains to ride on.
*Getsuei appears as part of the Trainbots' combined train form in the [[title sequence]] of the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' anime]], but not in the series itself. The series creators seem to have intended to use the Robot Train to travel back and forth to [[Athenia]], more closely tying ''Super-God Masterforce'' to previous Transformers series, but the idea was quietly dropped. They did, however, appear for that purpose in the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (manga)|manga]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.diaclone.net/orid/diatr/index.html ''Diaclone'' "Train Robo" at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)]

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Screaming Eagles

2022-04-17T17:33:33Z

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:''The Screaming Eagles are a [[human]] military organization from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:SecretOfTheMummy'sTomb-WWII.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Thunder is sounding, artillery pounding!]]

Led by [[Sgt. Savage]], the '''Screaming Eagles''' are a formidable force.

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{MainIDW|Screaming Eagles}}
{{groupstub|{{storylink|The Secret of the Mummy's Tomb}} {{storylink|Strange Visitors}}}}

==Notes==
*In the original ''Sgt. Savage and his Screaming Eagles'', the Eagles were a 1990s team commanded by the revived Savage. This was changed to the mid-2000s for the ''TransTech'' continuation of ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'' and to 1940s World War II for IDW continuity.

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[[Category:United States military]]

Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)

2021-07-05T16:12:53Z

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{{disambig3|War for Cybertron}}
{{nav-WarForCybertronSiege}}

[[File:Netflix-WFC-Siege-season-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Haven't we been here before?]]]]

'''''Transformers: War For Cybertron''''' is an animated series produced by [[Hasbro]] and [[Rooster Teeth]], with animation by [[Polygon Pictures]], based on the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' franchise. [[F.J. DeSanto]] acts as the series showrunner, a role he previously held for the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' web series, with [[George Krstic]], [[Gavin Hignight]], [[Brandon M. Easton]], [[Tim Sheridan]], and [[Mae Catt]] as writers. The show also sees [[Jake Foushee]], [[Jason Marnocha]], and [[Frank Todaro]] reprising their respective roles as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], as well as previous ''Transformers'' alumni [[Keith Silverstein]] and [[Jessica DiGiovanni|Sophia Isabella]] returning for voicework as new characters. Three seasons of the show are planned for release via [[Netflix]], one for each of the franchise's three toylines; the first season was released on [[July 30]], [[2020]], the second season on [[December 30]], 2020, and the third is planned for [[July 29]], [[2021]].

In conjunction with the series, Hasbro released a Netflix-branded [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#Netflix|small toyline]] featuring more [[show-accuracy|animation accurate]] paint jobs.

==Overview==
In the final hours of the civil war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] has been ravaged by endless battle. Dissent forms amongst both factions and forces grow weaker, leaving [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots on their last leg. Frustrated, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] surrenders to the Decepticons shortly before [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] learns of the mystical [[AllSpark|Allspark]]. He eventually eases himself into [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s plan to use the vessel of life to reformat all Autobots on the planet into Decepticons, unifying them as one faction under his rule. Meanwhile, neutral scavenger [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] wants no part in the war but is forced to join the conflict when he obtains the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]] and the location of the Allspark after the imprisoned Ultra Magnus is murdered. Despite [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'s warnings, Optimus Prime forms a plan to flee the planet aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and eject the Allspark, at the cost of the planet itself. The Autobots cautiously trust ex-Decepticon [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] to lead them into the dangerous [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]] to obtain the Allspark, while a reluctant [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Decepticon [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] repair a derelict [[space bridge]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] repairs the ''Ark'', assisted by Bumblebee's [[energon]] theft from the [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]. The synchronous plan succeeds, and the ''Ark'' and Allspark each travel to an unknown location, leaving Elita-1 and her team to continue the war effort on Cybertron.

With Cybertron unable to sustain life, Megatron and the Decepticons plan to flee the dead planet aboard the newly-constructed ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', powered by the sparks of weak and imprisoned Decepticons, though Elita-1 and her team set on freeing them. The ''Ark'' Autobots are taken by Mercenary [[Doubledealer]] and the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'' crew to [[Quintesson Judge]] [[Deseeus]] on [[Chaar]], though a double-cross allows the Autobots to flee, at the cost of Megatron knowing their location. After the ''Nemesis'' departures to follow the ''Ark'', Shockwave lures in more weak for spark harvesting, prompting the now-free [[Scrapface]] and Elita-1's forces to explode [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon Arena]]. Unfortunately, their capture leads to no-escape, as the explosion engulfs both Elita-1 and Shockwave's teams. Elsewhere, the ''Ark'' locates the Allspark and travels to the [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] Station, but their attempts to detonate it to pass through the space-bridge come to a stop by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and Megatron. Eventually, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] aboard the ''Nemesis'' fires to kill Megatron as a gambit for power, but the resulting explosion opens a rift to the [[Dead Universe]]. Inside, the ''Ark'' crew find the jaded [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], who takes Optimus Prime on a spiritual journey and helps him open an exit rift to the location of the Allspark: [[Earth]]. Meanwhile, Megatron meets his future-self [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], who urges him to use his hatred to kill Optimus Prime, leading to Sky Lynx's sacrifice to save the Autobots. After [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] pulls Galvatron away, the ''Ark'', ''Nemesis'', and the in-pursuit ''Fool's Fortune'' escape the Dead Universe and lock into a dogfight, which ends with Megatron taking the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. The Deseeus-controlled Doubledealer, craving for revenge, attacks the other ships, though retaliation results in the ''Fool's Fortune'' warp-drive exploding, causing the ''Ark'' to crash on pre-historic Earth—but neither the Autobots and Decepticons are aware that they are not the only [[Dinobot (BW)|Cybertronians on the planet]]...

==Cast==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Autobot]]s|c1=
'''''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' Crew'''
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]])
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] ([[Joe Zieja]])
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] ([[Bill Rogers]])
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] ([[Jessica DiGiovanni|Sophia Isabella]])
*[[Cog (G1)|Cog]] ([[Brian Robert Burns]])
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] ([[Rafael Goldstein]])
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] ([[Shawn Hawkins]])
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] ([[Aaron Veach]])
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] ([[Kaiser Johnson]])
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] ([[Mark Whitten]])
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] ([[JW Stafford]])

'''[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Group'''
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] ([[Linsay Rousseau]])
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] ([[Keith Silverstein]])
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] ([[Todd Haberkorn]])
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] ([[Georgia Reed]])


'''Other'''
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Edward Bosco]])
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] ([[Sean Wright]])
*[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] ([[Ellie Main]])
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Miles Luna]])
*[[Comms Officer]]s ([[Brook Chalmers]])
*[[Security Officer (G1)|Security Officers]] (Rafael Goldstein)
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]

|h2=[[Decepticon]]s / [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
'''''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' Crew'''
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ([[Jason Marnocha]])
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] ([[Frank Todaro]])
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (Edward Bosco)
**[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (Frank Todaro)
**[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] ([[Alexander Dilallo]])
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] ([[Danny Hansen]])
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]

'''Cybertron Group'''
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (Todd Haberkorn)
*[[Scrapface]] ([[Adin Rudd]])
*[[Shamble]] (Frank Todaro)
*[[Flywheels|Skytread]] ([[Philip Bache]])
*[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] ([[Gray Haddock]])
*[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]
*[[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Ion Storm]]
*[[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]]

'''Predacons'''

*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]



'''Other'''
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (Jason Marnocha)
*[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (Brook Chalmers)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (Mark Whitten)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]
*[[Reflector (G1)|Refraktors]] (Edward Bosco, Shawn Hawkins, Kaiser Johnson, Frank Todaro, Mark Whitten)
*[[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] (Kaiser Johnson, Sean Wright)

|h3=[[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]|c3=
'''''[[Fool's Fortune]]'' Crew'''
*[[Doubledealer]] ([[Michael Schwalbe]])
*[[Exhaust]] ([[Ken Rogers]])
*[[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] ([[Alex Taber]])
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] ([[Michael Jones]])
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] ([[Jay Sanford]])
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]

'''Cybertron Group'''
*[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] (Rafael Goldstein)
**[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Dome Guard]]s (Jason Marnocha)

|c4=
*[[Deseeus]] ([[Jolene Andersen]], [[Joseph Noughton]], Linsay Rousseau, Jay Sanford, Keith Silverstein)
**[[Deseeus Army Drone]]s
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Ben Jurand]])
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] ([[Michael Dunn]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (Keith Silverstein)
*[[Teletraan I]] (Miles Luna)
*[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] ([[Jonathan Lipow]])
*[[Sparkless]] (Brook Chalmers, Kaiser Johnson, Frank Todaro)
*[[Guardian robot|Guardians]]

|nonumbering=true
}}

==Episodes==
===Chapter 1: Siege===
{{collist|2|
# [[Siege episode 1|Episode 1]]
# [[Siege episode 2|Episode 2]]
# [[Siege episode 3|Episode 3]]
# [[Siege episode 4|Episode 4]]
# [[Siege episode 5|Episode 5]]
# [[Siege episode 6|Episode 6]]
}}

===Chapter 2: Earthrise===
{{collist|2|
# [[Earthrise episode 1|Episode 1]]
# [[Earthrise episode 2|Episode 2]]
# [[Earthrise episode 3|Episode 3]]
# [[Earthrise episode 4|Episode 4]]
# [[Earthrise episode 5|Episode 5]]
# [[Earthrise episode 6|Episode 6]]
}}

===Chapter 3: Kingdom===
{{comingsoon|when= July 29, 2021}}

==Notes==
* Originally planned for a June 2020 release, the series premiere was delayed one month, reportedly due to production delays with its foreign-language dubs caused by the {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}}.
* During production, the animation team utilized Hasbro's original CAD files for the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline. As a result, the character models are absurdly [[show-accuracy|toy-accurate]], down to several even retaining their [[5 mm post]] holes and 3 mm pegs. For the first chapter, characters who did not have toys in the ''Siege'' toy-lineup used original character models or modified pre-existing ones created specifically for the show, with the sole exception being Wheeljack, who uses the model for the ''Earthrise'' toy.
*''Earthrise'' original-models, on the other hand, do not utilize toy CAD files, with the exception of Scorponok and Sky Lynx, the former of which has a much modified beast mode. Nemesis Prime as well is toy accurate, though that is likely due to the toy and the show model coincidentally using the ''Siege'' body for a [[black repaint|black recolor]].
* ''Siege'' was promoted with several motion posters highlighting members of the main cast. In each of these posters, a letter from the [[Cybertronian language|"Ancient Autobot" alphabet]] created by [[Jim Sorenson]] can be seen flashing in the background. When the letters are put in order, they spell out the word "KINGDOM", the name of the trilogy's third subline/season.<ref>[https://twitter.com/nxonnetflix/status/1283960126613774338 Netflix video of all motion posters with the announcement of KINGDOM.]</ref>
[[File:WFC-Siege-Ep3-Generics-in-camp.jpg|thumb|250px|It's been alleged the robots featured in this show are 80% clones by volume.]]
* The series features extensive use of [[generic]]s, though both sides use different character models as the base for their troops. The Autobots use Cog, Sideswipe, Mirage, Ironhide, and Hound to pad their forces while the Decepticons use Impactor, Refraktor, Barricade, and, as usual, the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. All of these generics except for Cog and Impactor are used for the Sparkless, with Laserbeak used for the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]] birds, Impactor for the Dome Guards and a gladiator, and Ironhide for Deseeus's army.
* Upon its initial release in the United States, ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' was given a TV-Y7 designation, despite the show's dark tone, violence, and brief use of coarse language in the first episode. Presumably due to these very criteria, the series was later re-rated to TV-14, making it the first ''Transformers'' television series to carry that designation. Due to the separation of seasons into separate listings (below), ''Earthrise'' keeps the TV-Y7 rating.
* Despite the three parts being advertised as three chapters of one series, when the second ''Earthrise'' trailer released, it also received a separate page on Netflix. The original ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' page's title graphic was also changed to include ''Siege'' and the number 1 behind it. This also means that Netflix calls the ''Earthrise'' episodes "Chapter 1" as well.

===Foreign names===
*''Chinese:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Sàibótǎn Dàzhàn Sānbùqǔ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：賽博坦大戰三部曲 "Transformers: Cybertron War Trilogy")
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy''''' (トランスフォーマー: ウォー・フォー・サイバトロン・トリロジー ''Toransufōmā: Wō fō Saibatoron Torirojī'')
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - O Cerco''''' (''Siege''), '''''O Nascer da Terra''''' (''Earthrise''), '''''O Reino''''' (''Kingdom'')

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.netflix.com/title/81002438 ''Siege'' on Netflix]
* [https://www.netflix.com/title/81393633 ''Earthrise'' on Netflix]
* [https://youtu.be/SYDB6skUqYw First ''Siege'' trailer on YouTube]
* [https://youtu.be/UksT5I1lvJM Second ''Siege'' trailer on YouTube]
* [https://youtu.be/SoK4_Tng29E First ''Earthrise'' trailer on YouTube]
* [https://youtu.be/8s00QLjolFg Second ''Earthrise'' trailer on YouTube]

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Dino

2021-04-28T16:10:22Z

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{{factions|autobotfilm|NEST}}
{{disambig3|Mirage}}
:''Dino is an [[Autobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:OptimusPrimesFriendsAndFoesMirage.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"The cast was... full."]]

'''Dino''' (aka '''Mirage''') is a little impatient. Armed with a dart rifle, [[electro-disrupter]] and the ability to create holograms and turn himself invisible, Dino is one sneaky robot. When he's not invisible, he can usually be seen with his combat partner, [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]. To accompany his Italian accent, he transforms into a red {{w|Ferrari 458 Italia}}.

{{quote|Alright, Mirage, looks like it's just you and me for a while.}} {{quote|No, human. It's just ''me''.|Mirage quickly lets [[Reynolds]] know he's not his buddy, [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon: The Game]]}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The six movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Francesco Quinn]] (English, Italian), [[Fumihiko Tachiki]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese), [[Salvador Reyes]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Gonzalo Abril]] (Castilian Spanish), [[José Augusto Sendim]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Karl Schulz]] (German), [[İsmail Yıldız]] (Turkish)}}

[[File:DOTM-Dinointimidatesguards.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|He sounds Italian. After this we'll wage war with Italy!]]

[[File:830px-Dotm-dinobadmood-1-.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Ja, hey there.]]
Dino joined Que, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] on a mission to take out an illegal nuclear weapons site in the Middle East. They were able to penetrate the base with ease thanks to Que disguising himself as the car of the country's Defense Minister, but Dino transformed to [[robot mode]] the instant they were through the barrier and, blades flashing, politely requested that the human guards lie on the ground while the Autobots went about their destructive business. Not long after, as the Autobots regrouped back at NEST's Washington headquarters, Dino informed [[Charlotte Mearing]] that [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] was in a bad mood over the discovery of a piece of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology he had found in [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]], and wasn't talking to anyone, let alone her. Later, after the former Autobot leader [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] was retrieved from the moon and reactivated, Dino observed his explanation of how his pillars were key to controlling the Space Bridge, a teleportation device Sentinel had designed that was crucial to the Autobot war effort.

[[File:DOTM-Dinowhipshatchet.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|[[Barricade (Movie)|Sir, I'm going to have to ask you to control your dog.]]]]
Dino and Sideswipe joined Bumblebee, [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Seymour Simmons]], and [[Dutch (DOTM)|Dutch]] in following up on a lead to explain why humans were being killed by Decepticons. Dino and Sideswipe arrived at Sam's apartment in time to witness an argument between him and Carly, although completely unaware that Carly's car was in fact Soundwave in disguise. After the humans determined that the Decepticons were targeting Sentinel for his ability to control the Space Bridge, Dino helped to escort the ancient Autobot back to base. While on the highway, they were attacked by the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dreads]], who had come to take Sentinel. During the chase, Dino dug his blades into [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]], and steered him into the firing line of the other Autobots before hurling him into oncoming traffic to finish him off, Dino arrived at the base with Bumblebee while Sideswipe and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] finished off the rest of the Dreads. However when they got there, Sentinel betrayed the Autobots, killed Ironhide and took his pillars, revealing that he made a deal with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to enslave mankind to rebuild Cybertron.

NEST and the Autobots pursued Sentinel Prime to Washinton D.C. Despite Optimus attempt to stop the ancient Autobot, Sentinel activated his bridge and brought an army of Decepticons through from the moon set up by Megatron. Dino arrived with Sideswipe, Bumblebee, Lennox and some NEST soldiers but were far outnumbered. As the Decepticon army ripped Washington apart, Optimus ordered the Autobots to retreat.

[[File:830px-Dotm-shipblewup-1-.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|The big yellow cheese in front of the big red cheese.]]
Dino and the other Autobots were forced to leave Earth when the turncoat Sentinel Prime coerced the human governments to exile their protectors. As it was leaving Earth's atmosphere, the Autobot's ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', was destroyed by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and Dino was presumably killed along with his fellow Autobots. However, knowing that Sentinel and the Decepticons wouldn't honor their promise that humanity would not be harmed, the Autobots hid themselves into the boosters of their ship, and safely splashed down to Earth before the ship was destroyed. Dino and the Autobots rejoined their human allies from NEST and Sam Witwicky on the outskirts of Decepticon-controlled [[Chicago]], now the center stage for Sentinel Prime and Megatron's plan to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to Earth.

[[File:DOTM Mirage Captured.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Wait! I forgot my wallet, can you let me go now?]]
Dino and the Autobots drove down the streets heading to the pillars when a [[Driller]] commanded by [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] attacked the group. They managed to take shelter in a nearby building while they prepared for the next phase. After the NEST team had been equipped with new [[Boomstick]]s and [[Grapple glove]]s, the [[Wrecker]]s provided a distraction for Shockwave allowing Dino and his companions enough time to get away.

Soon, four Autobots were captured by Decepticons commanded by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. Bumblebee was soon after captured as well. As Dino struggled against his captors, the human traitor [[Dylan Gould]] convinced Soundwave to execute the Autobots, starting with Que. Dino and the others would have suffered the same fate as the Autobot scientist if not for the timely intervention of [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], whose commandeered Decepticon mothership rained down [[Orbital Assault Carrier|fighters]] on Soundwave's forces, allowing the Autobots to turn the tables and destroy their captors.

[[File:Mirage battle.JPG|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Me first, me first!]]
Freed, Dino and the others joined NEST and the United States Army in an assault on the building with the pillars, where Dino went hand to hand with Decepticons between him and the pillars. At one point in the battle, Dino's left arm was badly wounded, limiting his fighting abilities.<ref>If one looks close enough just after Sentinel has been executed, it is possible to see Dino holding his left arm in pain</ref> Eventually, the control pillar activating the space bridge was destroyed by Bumblebee and Ratchet and the Decepticon forces were destroyed. Now, with Earth truly their home, Dino approached his battle-worn comrades at the battle's end. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|Mirage's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]'', the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]'', and the storybooks "[[Autobots Versus Decepticons]]", "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]", "[[Bumblebee's Best Friend]]", "[[Dark of the Moon: Action Pop-ups!]]", and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]". In an early version of the script, which was kept in the novelization, Dino/Mirage was decapitated by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. In another early version, which was kept in the comic book adaptation and the junior novelization, he was executed by Soundwave, rather than Que/Wheeljack.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
After the battle for Chicago, [[Harold Attinger]]'s CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]" began hunting down the Autobots in addition to the remaining Decepticons on Earth. Mirage<ref>Mirage is the name used on [https://profilesinhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/101TransformersSs.pdf a playing card] that [[Harold Attinger|Attinger]] owns.</ref> received a message from Optimus Prime, instructing all Autobots to flee for their lives.

Five years later, Optimus questioned Mirage's absence, to which [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] replied that it was uncertain if anyone else evaded Cemetery Wind. However, Mirage was not listed as "deceased" by Cemetery Wind. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[File:RisingStorm2-Mirage.jpg|left|thumb|Scusi?]]
When [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] were being menaced by Decepticons after their small companion [[Brains]], Mirage and Wheeljack arrived for the save. Mirage taunted and injured [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]] while cloaked, and demanded the remaining Decepticons ''bring it on'' as he revealed himself. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

Using his invisibility to his advantage, he fought the Decepticons together with Bumblebee and Wheeljack until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] arrived with reinforcements from [[NEST]], during which he tricked [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] into shooting [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]] and pestered [[Tankor (ROTF)|Tankor]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}}

Mirage's luck ran out when [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] arrived on the scene and blasted him and Wheeljack, leaving them terribly injured. [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] could save their lives, but was unsure if they'd end up looking the same after his repairs. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
{{voiceactor|[[Dave Wittenberg]] (English)|[[Jorge Teixeira]] (Castilian Spanish)}}
====Xbox 360/PS3====
{{Note|Mirage is available to use in multiplayer with a shotgun primary weapon and cloaking as his ability. He is able to perform melee attacks faster than other characters, linking them together in a chain attack.}}

[[File:Mirage DOTM game.JPG|left|thumb|upright=1.4|You ruined my vacation!]]
Sideswipe went missing after being tasked with investigating Decepticon activity in Central America, and Mirage was tasked with the mission of finding Sideswipe and completing the investigation. Along the way he encountered Starscream, who tried kill Mirage with mines, but failed. Starscream instead threw Mirage off a bridge into a ravine and believed him to be dead.

[[File:Mirage DOTM game 2.JPG|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Fly away little rocket, fly away.]]
Mirage survived, but his weapons and transformation systems were damaged, leaving his camouflage system the only one he could use. He managed to sneak past all the Decepticons on patrol and discovered the entrance to an ancient Mayan temple which had Decepticon markings all over it, suggesting the Mayans built their temples on top of Decepticon technology. The NEST team sent weapons and repairs for Mirage deep within the jungle where he eventually met up with Bumblebee. The two Autobots then made their way through the ruins and battled a Decepticon [[Enforcer]] on top of a temple. After defeating him, Mirage freed Sideswipe from captivity, but came under fire from other Decepticons, when NEST Major [[Reynolds]] sent air support and aided the trio.

Sideswipe suspected that the ruins were built over some sort of Cybertronian space port, and the Autobots made their way deeper into the ruins, where Starscream was trying to launch a Decepticon ship into space. They battled Starscream, but were unable to prevent the launch. The Decepticon second-in-command retreated. Mirage reported this to Optimus who began to track it. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon}}

====Autobots/Decepticons====
[[File:DotM Autobots DS Mirage.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Wait, does this mean I'm [[Drift (SG)|Deadpool]] now?]]
Mirage found [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] in a state because the Decepticons were up to something at a NEST construction site, and they kept creating diversions to keep the Autobots away. Mirage went to investigate and found [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] running around. After tangling with the Decepticon once, Mirage was again interrupted by Ratchet with the news that Lockdown had infiltrated an Autobot base and interfered with the communications system, requiring Mirage to go around fixing the satellite dishes. After [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] stole a piece of Mechtech with a tracking system in it, the Autobots traced him to [[Siberia]], and Mirage scouted out the area while fighting Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}
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==Toys==
===''Dark of the Moon''===
[[File:Transformers Prime Legion Mirage.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Be thankful that I even got a toy.]]
*'''Mirage''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / 008'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster

: Part of the second wave of [[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys, Mirage is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Sideways (ROTF)#Legends Class toys|Sideways]], transforming into an unlicensed mock Audi R8. The retool was principally to give him hands and [[C joint|3mm port]]s capable of holding Cyberverse weapons, such as his translucent red "blaster", a sword which can ''sort of'' be used as a blaster when turned around. The "blaster", in the same colors, was carried by [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ratchet]], while differently-colored versions were each used by [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#CyberverseQuickblade|Quickblade Bumblebee]] and the single-release redeco of [[Knock Out (Prime)#CyberverseSingle|Knock Out]].

:The United States market release of Mirage used the template for the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]''-based Series 2 Cyberverse Legion Class packaging style but lacked the "Prime" moniker. The [[Multilingual packaging|multilingual]] European market packaging, meanwhile, retained the ''Prime'' title, thus arguably making it a [[Mirage (Prime)|separate character]].

:The original version of this sculpt was also used to make [[Override (TF 2010)|Override]], while the retooled version was also used for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Stinger (AOE)#WalmartVsSlug|Stinger]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/LegMirage/mirage.htm More information on Mirage at TFU.info]''
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===''Movie Advanced Series''===
[[File:Lost Age AD-16 Dino.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Be thankful that I got a toy that [[scale]]s.]]
*'''Autobot Dino''' (Deluxe Class, [[2014]]-[[June 21|06-21]])
**''ID number:'' '''AD16'''
**''Accessories:'' Armblades

: Released in June 2014 in Japan, ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Deluxe Class Dino is a red redeco and retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class [[Sideways (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys|Sideways]]. He features Automorph action during the conversion from car to [[robot mode]]. When the front bumper is pressed, his front pair of wheels automatically flip underneath the hood, and his robot abs flip down. There is also some Mech Alive: you can see internal gears moving in his fore-arms when moving his arms, as well as a turning disk on each of his elbows. On his right arm is a spinning "saw" blade. Like the Legion Class figure, He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of an Audi R8.

:In addition to his new, movie-accurate head sculpt, Dino also comes with removable arm blades to simulate the ones he had in the movie. The original version of this sculpt was also retooled into ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Dead End (ROTF)#Deluxe|Dead End]].

:(Yeah, we're not sure how this got made either).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/MADino/dino.htm More information on ''Movie Advanced Series'' Dino at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Movie Edition''====
[[File:Tiny-Turbo-Changer-Series-3-Dino.jpg|250px|thumb|Be thankful that I have not been forgotten.]]
*'''Autobot Dino''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series:'' '''3'''
**''Bag Code'' '''G'''

:Released as part of the third series of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], "Autobot Dino" is a [[Hot Rod (G1)|red redeco]] of the [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#The Last Knight|Hot Rod toy]] released in series 2, sharing the same deco pattern from the original mold.

:(And we thought we would never see a new toy of Mirage again).
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====''Studio Series''====
[[File:SS71AutobotDinoMirageStockPhotos.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Be thankful!]]
*'''Autobot Dino''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''71'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-66'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': [[July 31]], 2021
**''Accessories'': 2 arm blades, "High Speed Chase" backdrop

:Debuting in the twelfth wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxes, "Autobot Dino" is the first toy of his actually (mostly) accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', transforming from robot into the genericized pseudo-Ferrari from the High Moon video game. The vehicle mode design is due to the Ferrari toy license being exclusively held by {{w|Maisto}} at the time of release.<ref>Though they also have released toys through [[TakaraTomy]] brand {{w|Tomica}}. Maybe he'll get a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive retool?</ref> He comes with two arm blades and a cardboard backdrop display depicting the Dread chase scene from the film.
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==Merchandise==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DCard-Mirage.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He seems familiar, but I can't place the face.]]
*'''Mirage''' (2007)
**''Card number'': '''8'''

: Mirage is a 26-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly-packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined), or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

: He uses the same construction as the [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Earth]] mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] cards. This style is similar to the one used by [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], and [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]].

: Though his card is clearly ''based'' on the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)#Alternators|Mirage toy]], he's not remotely as obvious about it as the Cliffjumper and Smokescreen cards are. While all the parts are in roughly the same place as the ''Alternators'' toy, the detailing is very much in line with the movie aesthetic, featuring a lot of shifted panels and extensive mechanical greeblies.
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===''Speed Stars''===
[[File:SpeedStars TransScan Mirage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He'll be seein' red.]]
*'''Mirage''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Trans Scan'''
**''Number:'' '''2 of 3'''

: Mirage is one of three "die-cast" cars in the Trans Scan Series. In car mode he's mostly translucent red plastic and his robot mode is sculpted underneath. Due to licensing reasons noted below, his alt mode is just an approximation of a Ferrari 458 Italia instead of the actual vehicle.
: His assortment got a very limited release, showing up at stores like ShopKo and HEB Grocery. Despite this, Mirage and the rest of the Speed Stars did get a very wide release in Mexico.
: Like a number of Speed Star vehicles, there are differences between the figure shown on the cardback and the finished product. The cardback depicts him using a solid black robot mode template of the type used in the previous film... complete with '''Decepticon''' faction symbol above his head rather than a screw, raising some [[Mirage (G1)#Notes|definite]] [[Mirage's Betrayal|questions]] concerning whether or not the robot mode was meant to be used with Mirage in the first place, and if it was why such a symbol was chosen. The final product switched to a silver robot mode template that now has the screw over his head, but the robot mode itself is unchanged, paint apps and all.
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==Notes==
[[File:TF-DOTM-Mirage-Cardboard-on-a-stick.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*Even though early toys and contemporary media refer to the character as "Mirage", this page is named "Dino" because that name is the one used on-screen in the ''Dark fo the Moon'' film and has resurfaced years later with recent toys.
**Dino's name pays tribute to {{w|Alfredo Ferrari|Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari}}. Hasbro's greatest competitor Mattel had an exclusive license for Ferrari toys at the time of the film's release.<ref name="ferrarimattel">[http://www.ferrari.com/English/Pages/Mattel.aspx Mattel license information], Ferrari.com.</ref> Therefore, Ferrari did not want their product placement sporting the name of a Hasbro toy's [[trademark]],<ref name="nelsonnomirage">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/409844-mirage-no-longer-name-red-italia-dotm-3.html#post6103423 Michael Bay's website admin, Nelson Lauren, explaining why the Ferrari isn't named "Mirage"], TFW2005, May 2011.</ref> explaining why the character is never called "Mirage" in the film.
*Call sheets for ''Dark of the Moon'' referred to Dino/Mirage under the early working name '''Enzo''', a reference to Dino Ferrari's father {{w|Enzo Ferrari|Enzo}}.<ref>[http://tilallaremine.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/dark-of-the-moon-call-sheets/ Dark of the Moon Call Sheets! at Til All Are Mine blog.]</ref> Another working name for the character was '''Rush'''.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*Much like his on-screen name, Mirage's Italian accent had to be approved by Ferrari, who wanted him not to have a cheesy Hollywood "Italian" accent.<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/michael-bay-interview-transformers-dark-moon-edit-bay-visit/63824/ Collider.com interview with Michael Bay.]</ref>
*In ''Dark of the Moon'', Dino sports an Italian/European Union [[license plate]] (registered in the province of Catania), "'''CT 41401'''", in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].<ref name="ferrari">[http://www.flickr.com/photos/terry_usa/4807352490/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Set photo of the Ferrari 458 Italia] with a close-up view of the license plate.</ref> The colors are (deliberately) incorrect, though: Instead of black text on a white background, with a European "blue band" containing the European flag (a circle consisting of twelve yellow stars) on the left and a second blue band containing a yellow circle on the right, Dino's plate is essentially a negative monochrome version, with ''silver'' text on a ''black'' background, ''silver'' bands on both sides, a European flag consisting of twelve ''black'' stars on the left and a black circle on the right. In addition, this plate uses an outdated numeration system for Italian license plates, which was replaced in 1994 with an "AA 000 AA" format related to the car registration, which omits any explicit reference to the place of origin.<ref name="licenseplate">{{w|Vehicle registration plates of Italy}} at Wikipedia.</ref>
*The "cardboard head on a stick" prop used for Dino during the shooting of the movie (a common method used for the movies to give the actors ''something'' to react to) can be spotted in the final edit of ''Dark of the Moon''.<ref name="headprop">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/494618-movies-errors-mirage-prop-final-movie-edit.html "Movies Errors - Mirage prop in final movie edit"] at TFW2005</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mirage''' (ミラージュ ''Mirāju''), '''Dino''' (ディーノ ''Dīno'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Huànyǐng''' (幻影, "Mirage"), '''Dino''' (迪諾 ''Dínuò''), '''Kǒnglóng''' (恐龙, "Dinosaur")

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]

Earthrise episode 1

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{{episode|
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|prev=
|next=Earthrise episode 2
|title=Episode 1
|airdate=[[December 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Gavin Highnight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
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'''With the loss of Optimus Prime, Elita-1's team of Autobots attempt to liberate Cybertron, while Megatron makes a choice between Decepticon pride and retribution.'''
{{spoiler|Episode 1|January 29, 2021}}
==Synopsis==

At a [[Decepticon]] prison, two [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker guards]] open a cell and drag a hapless, damaged Decepticon out. The Decepticon protests, citing loyalty to the cause, but Seekers merely jeer and coldly reply that their captive is bound for ''the arena'', a fate no one survives. Suddenly, the Seekers are shot down, but the saviors emerging from the fog are [[Elita-One|Elita-1]] and her [[Autobot]] team: [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and the converted [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Elita is as confused as the rescued Decepticon; she wonders why the Decepticons would be locking up their own troops. She gets no answers as she frees the imprisoned Decepticons.

Elsewhere, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] monologues to the inert head of his [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|former colleague]], cursing the departed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] for the loss of the [[AllSpark|Allspark]]. He laments that the Decepticons, once powerful and feared, are laid low and forced to witness the end of [[Cybertron]], which is dying without the Allspark. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] then summons Megatron on behalf of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who points out that [[Sector 12]] is producing energy under quota. Megatron understands that this is no mere accounting decision: Shockwave wants the inhabitants of Section 12 killed so that their [[energon]] can power [[Project Nemesis]]. Megatron, stunned by Shockwave's ruthless practicality, deflects the decision until he can inspect the facility for himself, and departs for Sector 12 immediately.

At the Decepticon prison, Jetfire questions Elita's desire to free their enemies. After all, each raid puts them at great risk and their numbers are small, especially after the loss of Optimus Prime. Elita replies that she believes in a free Cybertron, and that ideologically, Megatron ''needs'' a war, even against his own faction. Jetfire is more interested in practicality: he thinks they should be focused on freeing ''Autobots'' and leave the imprisoned Decepticons to the consequences of their choices. Even Optimus Prime's motto doesn't sway Jetfire; he feels today's freed Decepticon can only backstab them tomorrow. Elita will not be swayed either, and the liberation of Decepticons—and of all Cybertronians—will continue.

At Sector 12, [[Shambles]] and other Decepticons are surprised and elated when Megatron himself arrives to oversee their operations. Shambles's excitement and bright optics only serve to darken Megatron's mood, as he learns that Sector 12 is producing just over a fifth of its former output, despite the competent management and fervent Decepticon pride. Shambles is nervous when Megatron observes the infirmary, with less than ten percent of the crew able to work. Having seen enough, Megatron departs. As Shambles happily waves goodbye, Megatron orders Shockwave to deactivate Sector 12, to the horror of the Decepticons stationed there. Later, Shockwave informs him that Project Nemesis—the harvesting of [[Spark|sparks]] for [[energon]]—is now on schedule due to the sacrifice of Sector 12.

Meanwhile, Red Alert presents Elita with intel from [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], who has infiltrated one of the largest camps deep in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. Unable to deny that Jetfire's concerns have merit, she nevertheless orders Chromia to prepare to raid the prison camp, and orders Red Alert to prepare for survivors. Unfortunately for the Autobots, Steeljaw is long-dead, and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] has used their remains to transmit false intel to the Autobots and lure them into a trap!

At the camp, the Autobots suspect something is awry due to the lack of guards, but engage the Decepticons in battle anyway. On the ground, the Autobots eventually overtake the prison, while Jetfire takes out Seekers overhead. The Autobots press on deeper into the prison and notice that most of the cells are ''empty'' as they track an Autobot signal. But after a brief skirmish, they realize they've been had: Starscream springs his trap and the Autobots are surrounded.

Starscream presents the captive Autobots to Megatron, and orders them taken to the arena, once a symbol of Decepticon fame and power, now a harvesting ground of the weak. Megatron taunts Elita for her tenacity and charisma, but once she witnesses Shambles and the Sector 12 Decepticons dying after having their sparks removed, she begs to know how he could have fallen so low. Ignoring his inner struggle, Megatron blames the current state of affairs on Optimus Prime's actions again, and orders that the next set of sparks will be harvested from the Autobots themselves!

''Elsewhere, in space...''

A spacecraft reaches the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and a set of [[Mercenary|Cybertronians]] use a laser to bore a hole through the bridge door. As [[Doubledealer]] surveys the quiet but intact bridge, he smiles with great interest when he comes across the inert body of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (1)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (2)
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (3)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (4)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Head of Ultra Magnus]] (7)
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw's corpse]] (13)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (15)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (6)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (8)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (9)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (10)
*[[Shambles]] (11)
*[[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (12)

|h3=Others|c3=
*[[Doubledealer]] (14)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Elita-1:''' "Autobots, stay alert!" 
'''Red Alert:''' "I'm ''always'' alert."
:—'''Red Alert''' had been waiting all day to make that remark

'''Megatron:''' "There are times when I envy your lack of emotion." 
'''Shockwave:''' "Deletion of my emotions was the most logical choice to increase my efficiency."
:—For '''Megatron''', the ends justify the means; '''Shockwave''' requires no justification at all

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*Steeljaw is a repaint of Ravage in his brief appearance. Don't hold out hope for a toy. Who would he come with, Sunder?

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81393633 Episode 1 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Earthrise episode 1

2020-12-30T23:34:47Z

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{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Earthrise]]''
|image=
|caption=
|prev=
|next=Earthrise episode 2
|title=Episode 1
|airdate=[[December 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Gavin Highnight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}
'''With the loss of Optimus Prime, Elita-1's team of Autobots attempt to liberate Cybertron, while Megatron makes a choice between Decepticon pride and retribution.'''
{{spoiler|Episode 1|January 29, 2021}}
==Synopsis==

At a [[Decepticon]] prison, two [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker guards]] open a cell and drag a hapless, damaged Decepticon out. The Decepticon protests, citing loyalty to the cause, but Seekers merely jeer and coldly reply that their captive is bound for ''the arena'', a fate no one survives. Suddenly, the Seekers are shot down, but the saviors emerging from the fog are [[Elita-One|Elita-1]] and her [[Autobot]] team: [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and the converted [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Elita is as confused as the rescued Decepticon; she wonders why the Decepticons would be locking up their own troops. She gets no answers as she frees the imprisoned Decepticons.

Elsewhere, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] monologues to the inert head of his [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|former colleague]], cursing the departed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] for the loss of the [[AllSpark|Allspark]]. He laments that the Decepticons, once powerful and feared, are laid low and forced to witness the end of [[Cybertron]], which is dying without the Allspark. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] then summons Megatron on behalf of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who points out that [[Sector 12]] is producing energy under quota. Megatron understands that this is no mere accounting decision: Shockwave wants the inhabitants of Section 12 killed so that their [[energon]] can power [[Project Nemesis]]. Megatron, stunned by Shockwave's ruthless practicality, deflects the decision until he can inspect the facility for himself, and departs for Sector 12 immediately.

At the Decepticon prison, Jetfire questions Elita's desire to free their enemies. After all, each raid puts them at great risk and their numbers are small, especially after the loss of Optimus Prime. Elita replies that she believes in a free Cybertron, and that ideologically, Megatron ''needs'' a war, even against his own faction. Jetfire is more interested in practicality: he thinks they should be focused on freeing ''Autobots'' and leave the imprisoned Decepticons to the consequences of their choices. Even Optimus Prime's motto doesn't sway Jetfire; he feels today's freed Decepticon can only backstab them tomorrow. Elita will not be swayed either, and the liberation of Decepticons—and of all Cybertronians—will continue.

At Sector 12, [[Shambles]] and other Decepticons are surprised and elated when Megatron himself arrives to oversee their operations. Shambles's excitement and bright optics only serve to darken Megatron's mood, as he learns that Sector 12 is producing just over a fifth of its former output, despite the competent management and fervent Decepticon pride. Shambles is nervous when Megatron observes the infirmary, with less than ten percent of the crew able to work. Having seen enough, Megatron departs. As Shambles happily waves goodbye, Megatron orders Shockwave to deactivate Sector 12, to the horror of the Decepticons stationed there. Later, Shockwave informs him that Project Nemesis—the harvesting of [[Spark|sparks]] for [[energon]]—is now on schedule due to the sacrifice of Sector 12.

Meanwhile, Red Alert presents Elita with intel from [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], who has infiltrated one of the largest camps deep in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. Unable to deny that Jetfire's concerns have merit, she nevertheless orders Chromia to prepare to raid the prison camp, and orders Red Alert to prepare for survivors. Unfortunately for the Autobots, Steeljaw is long-dead, and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] has used their remains to transmit false intel to the Autobots and lure them into a trap!

At the camp, the Autobots suspect something is awry due to the lack of guards, but engage the Decepticons in battle anyway. On the ground, the Autobots eventually overtake the prison, while Jetfire takes out Seekers overhead. The Autobots press on deeper into the prison and notice that most of the cells are ''empty'' as they track an Autobot signal. But after a brief skirmish, they realize they've been had: Starscream springs his trap and the Autobots are surrounded.

Starscream presents the captive Autobots to Megatron, and orders them taken to the arena, once a symbol of Decepticon fame and power, now a harvesting ground of the weak. Megatron taunts Elita for her tenacity and charisma, but once she witnesses Shambles and the Sector 12 Decepticons dying after having their sparks removed, she begs to know how he could have fallen so low. Ignoring his inner struggle, Megatron blames the current state of affairs on Optimus Prime's actions again, and orders that the next set of sparks will be harvested from the Autobots themselves!

''Elsewhere, in space...''

A spacecraft reaches the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and a set of [[Mercenary|Cybertronians]] use a laser to bore a hole through the bridge door. As [[Doubledealer]] surveys the quiet but intact bridge, he smiles with great interest when he comes across the inert body of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (1)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (2)
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (3)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (4)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Head of Ultra Magnus]] (7)
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw's corpse]] (13)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (15)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (6)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (8)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (9)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (10)
*[[Shambles]] (11)
*[[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (12)

|h3=Others|c3=
*[[Doubledealer]] (14)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Elita-1:''' "Autobots, stay alert!" 
'''Red Alert:''' "I'm ''always'' alert."
:—'''Red Alert''' had been waiting all day to make that remark

'''Megatron:''' "There are times when I envy your lack of emotion." 
'''Shockwave:''' "Deletion of my emotions was the most logical choice to increase my efficiency."
:—For '''Megatron''', the ends justify the means; '''Shockwave''' requires no justification at all

==Notes==
===Transformers references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81393633 Episode 1 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Transformers: Battlegrounds

2020-12-25T04:18:27Z

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{{disambig3|Battlegrounds}}
{{Nav-cyberverse}}

{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Battlegrounds''
|image=Transformers Battlegrounds cover.jpg
|caption=Good luck, Commander. We will be watching.
|developer=[[Coatsink]]
|publisher=[[Outright Games]] [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]] (Europe)
|writer=
|additionalwriting=
|date=[[October 23]], [[2020]]
|platform=Nintendo Switch, [[PlayStation]] 4, Xbox One, PC
|ratings=ESRB: RP PEGI: 7+
}}

'''''Transformers: Battlegrounds''''' is a video game by [[Coatsink]], released [[October 23]], [[2020]]. It is the first new ''Transformers'' game released for a home console since [[Activision]]'s previous game development license expired. Described as a "tactical warfare adventure" game, ''Battlegrounds'' is based on the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]'' franchise, featuring the character designs and voice actors from the accompanying [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|animated series]].

==Synopsis==

=Act I=

In [[Central City|Central City]] the Decepticons are attacking. Bumblebee saves [[You|a random human]] before asking Teletraan-X to move theem to safety. The drone then takes them into the sky to Bumblebee's complete confusion. Afterwards, he takes the fight to the Decepticon Army, relying on the human's guidance to navigate the suburban landscape. Along the way he links up with Windblade, fights Shadow Striker, and rescues Grimlock from Slipstream's team of seekers. After the trio reunite, they deal with Soundwave and Starscream before heading off to locate Optimus Prime.

=Act II=

In the desert, Arcee and Wheeljack are in hiding, hoping to delay the Decepticons when Teletraan-X arrives. After complaining about the drone's lack of clarity and bemusement at the new commander, they set out to find Optimus, regrouping with the other Autobots.

=Act III=

=Act IV=
{{gamestub}}

==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]])
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] ([[Jaime Lamchick]])
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] ([[Ryan Andes]])
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] ([[Jessica DiGiovanni]])
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] ([[Marc Thompson]])
*[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] ([[Marc Swint]])
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] (Ryan Andes)
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] ([[Deanna McGovern]])
*[[Hyperdrive (Cyberverse)|Hyperdrive]] ([[Kellen Goff]])
*[[Offroad (Cyberverse)|Offroad]] (Marc Swint)
*[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]]
*[[Battletrap (Cyberverse)|Battletrap]]
*[[Blackjack (Cyberverse)|Blackjack]]
*[[Roadtrap (Cyberverse)|Roadtrap]]
;[[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]s
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] ([[Erin Yvette]])
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
|c4=
*[[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] ([[Tony Daniels]])
*[[You]]
}}

==Quotes==
"After countless cycles, it's mine." 
"Enough." 
"What? The Allspark - it SPEAKS!" 
"No, Megatron. I am Optimus Prime."
:— '''Megatron's''' supposed talk with the Allspark prior to '''Optimus Prime''' revealing himself.

==Gameplay==
{{gamestub}}

==Notes==

* None of the Autobots understand why Teletraan-X kidnapped a human to be their commander. Somehow, the Decepticons never notice them despite the amount of Seekers fought during the game.
* All the named seekers outside [[Skywarp_(Cyberverse)|Skywarp]] appear, despite the game returning to Cybertron where she is stationed.
* How did no one notice a space bridge in the middle of central city?

===Continuity notes===
* ''Battlegrounds'' is set in an alternate version of the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon continuity]]; although it picks up where "[[Eruption]]" left off, it is otherwise largely irreconcilable with the events of that show's second season. A conversation between [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] suggests that this game takes place in one of the many alternate universes that the ''Cyberverse'' cartoon repeatedly alluded to over the course of its second and third seasons.

===Transformers references===
*Windblade namedrops [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] during her first transmission to Bumblebee.
* [[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]] and [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]] are depicted as redecoes of the male Seeker design, rather than their distinct [[conehead]] designs used in the show itself.
* Blackjack, Hyperdrive, and Dead End all use the Scout model, while Roadtrap, Battletrap, and Offroad use the Bruiser model. The Scout appears to be based off Generation 1 Dead End's original toy, while the Bruisers are based on Offroad's Combiner Wars toy. We're reaching the return of Combiner Wars redecoing frenzies, folks.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Video games]]

Blackjack (Cyberverse)

2020-12-25T04:16:49Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the ''Cyberverse'' Decepticon|the Generation 1 Decepticon|Blackjack (G1)}}
:''Blackjack is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
{{picsneeded|needs high-quality models from the game}}
{{mainpic}}
'''Blackjack''' is a Decepticon soldier.

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{charfictionstub|{{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}}}

==Notes==
*Blackjack's design is a unique redeco of the Decepticon Scout model.

[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]

Battletrap (Cyberverse)

2020-12-25T04:16:15Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the ''Cyberverse'' Decepticon|the Generation 1 Decepticon|Battletrap (G1)}}
:''Battletrap is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
{{picsneeded|needs high-quality models from the game}}
{{mainpic}}
'''Battletrap''' is a Decepticon soldier.

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{charfictionstub|{{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}}}

==Trivia==
*Battletrap's design is a redeco of the Decepticon Brawler, alongside [[Roadtrap_(Cyberverse)|Roadtrap]] who should be part of him.

[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]

Hyperdrive (Cyberverse)

2020-12-25T04:15:07Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Hyperdrive}}
:''Hyperdrive is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
{{picsneeded|needs high-quality models from the game}}
{{mainpic}}
'''Hyperdrive''' is a Decepticon scout.

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{voiceactor|[[Kellen Goff]] (English)}}
{{charfictionstub|{{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}}}

==Trivia==
*Hyperdrive's design is a reuse of the Decepticon Scout model, with a unique colorscheme.
*Similar to [[Skywarp (Cyberverse)|Skywarp]] and [[Cosmos (Cyberverse)|Cosmos]], Hyperdrive's gender has been inverted for ''Cyberverse''.
*Hyperdrive's identity was confirmed on Goff's Twitter account.<ref>[https://twitter.com/kellengoff/status/1319752632408272897 Tweet by @KellenGoff]</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:Scouts]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]

Offroad (Cyberverse)

2020-12-25T04:14:26Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Offroad}}
:''Offroad is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
{{picsneeded|needs high-quality model rip from the game}}
[[File:Transformers_Battlegrounds-Offroad_in_robot_mode.jpeg‎|200px|thumb]]
'''Offroad''' is an elite [[Decepticon]] soldier, taking orders directly from [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] himself.

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{voiceactor|[[Marc Swint]] (English)}}
[[File:Transformers_Battlegrounds-Offroad_in_vehicle_mode.jpeg‎|left|200px|thumb]]
When Megatron prepared the [[space bridge]] to transport the [[AllSpark]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Offroad was among the Decepticon soldiers trying to defeat the [[Autobot]]s in a canyon. Offroad fought alongside his master when the Decepticon goons were defeated. Regardless, Offroad was defeated by [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]]'s crew.

However, when Megatron escaped to Cybertron using the space bridge, the high-ranking Decepticon soldier destroyed the machine with his blaster, preventing the Autobots from chasing Megatron to their homeworld. Offroad briefly expressed satisfaction at completing his mission before crumpling over, presumably dying. {{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}

==Trivia==
*Offroad's design is a stylized version of his Generation 1 [[Offroad (Generations)|counterpart]]'s ''Combiner Wars'' toy. He is also the basis of the Brawler generic enemies. Some stole his colorscheme, but they do not appear at the same time as him.

[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]

Dead End (Cyberverse)

2020-12-25T04:13:54Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Dead End}}
:''Dead End is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Dead_End-Cyberverse-Hasbro-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|]]

Pessimistic by nature, '''Dead End''' rarely participates in the merrymaking of his fellow [[Decepticon]]s. This self-serving soldier will avoid any altercation if he can get away with it, kept in line only by his loyalty to [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]].

An effective enforcer when given orders, Dead End has recently caught the eye of his tyrannical leader. Not that he's any better off for it; his new position serving alongside big bully [[Astrotrain (Cyberverse)|Astrotrain]] might just be his worst gig yet.

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
[[File:Battle for Cybertron 2 - Dead End robot mode.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Sideswipe [[Sideswipe (SG)|once again]] reveals his true identity as a Decepticon traitor.]]
{{voiceactor|[[Xavier Paul]] (English)|[[Gabriele Calindri]] (Italian)}}
During the ''[[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|Nemesis]]'' crew's search for the [[AllSpark|Allspark]], Dead End was among the Decepticons who stayed on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to fight off [[Autobot]] forces. During the climatic battle against the Autobots after surviving the destruction of the ''[[Ark (Cyberverse)|Ark]]'', Dead End knocked some Autobot soldiers about. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

After the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]] ended in the Autobots' favor, Dead End was among the Transformers captured by the [[Quintesson]]s, who outfitted them with control helmets that placed them in a simulation loop where they took part in a parade with varying differences each time. Dead End grew suspicious of his circumstances after [[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]] mysteriously vanished and, after failing to convince [[Lockdown (Cyberverse)|Lockdown]], transformed to break out of the simulation. After following Clobber and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]], he attacked the latter, suspecting that the Autobots were behind the hostile takeover. Their brief scuffle brought the attention of some nearby [[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutor]]s, forcing the group to relocate to [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]]. {{storylink|The Dead End}}

Finding that they were somehow safe inside, Dead End begrudgingly accompanied [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)|Perceptor]] in his investigation of the establishment, discovering that it is part of the War [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Iaconus]]. {{storylink|The Sleeper}} Joined by a recently-escaped [[Whirl (Cyberverse)|Whirl]], Dead End and the other freed Cybertronians journeyed deeper into the establishment. After going through a rigorous training program and encountering the vicious [[Skullcruncher (Cyberverse)|Skullcruncher]], the group was dissuaded by [[Maccadam]] from activating Iaconus, as an effort to stop the Titan's past violent rampage had taken the lives of its citizens minus the bartender. {{storylink|The Citizen}}

[[File:Battle for Cybertron 2 - Dead End vehicle mode.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Maybe I should change my name to 'No Outlet'..."]]
After several failed attempts to awaken Iaconus, it was determined that a [[cityspeaker]] was required, the group mounting a rescue mission to retrieve [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]]. Dead End and Clobber got separated from the others and stumbled across a barely-functional [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]], who had been improperly freed by Whirl. Taking Soundwave back to Maccadam's, Dead End wanted Soundwave to be abandoned but was objected by Soundwave himself. {{storylink|The Trial}} Dead End accompanied Soundwave in his attack on [[Biter|a Bailiff]], noticing that Clobber attempting to assassinate Hot Rod would attract unwanted attention. After the prisoner was captured, Dead End accompanied the group down to the holding cell in time for Bailiff to reveal that the [[Scientist (Cyberverse)|Scientist]] was the primary target. {{storylink|The Prisoner}}

Infiltrating the Scientist's compound, the group came upon an impregnable door which Soundwave opened long enough only for him and Hot Rod to pass through. Left on the other side, Dead End commented that Hot Rod and Soundwave can take care of themselves. The group tried futilely to blast the door down before [[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)|Laserbeak]] arrived with the Loop's source code. Running back to control node, the group shut down the parade. {{storylink|The Scientist}}

Dead End grew annoyed with how the Cybertronians' attempts at combatting the Quintesson threat were going and convinced [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] to seek power in other universes. Dead End was among the Transformers who infiltrated the Quintessons' command tower and battled copies of the Scientist. Dead End opened fire on [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] before he followed Megatron into a ship containing the Quintessons' [[multiverse drive]] and left the universe for places unknown. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}}

Arriving in an alternate timeline where the Decepticons won the Great War, Dead End helped Megatron free several Decepticons from the control of an entity known as "[[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|The Other One]]". Dead End waited with [[Astrotrain (Cyberverse)|Astrotrain]], to whom Dead End took an immediate dislike, while Megatron stole the Other One's [[Matrix of Leadership]]. When Megatron and the [[Insecticon (Cyberverse)|Insecticon]]s returned under heavy fire, Astrotrain opened a portal to another universe and flew them through. {{storylink|Silent Strike}}

Dead End returned to his home dimension aboard Astrotrain in time to battle Judge [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]. When they attempted to seal off the portal to [[Transwarp|unspace]], Astrotrain and Dead End were seized by [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]] until [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] removed the [[Quintesson]] influence from the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s mind. The day was saved when Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] vanquished Judge Starscream using their Matrices and Astrotrain closed the portal. Dead End was later seen disembarking Astrotrain as Megatron met up with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

When [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] and Whirl infiltrated the Decepticon half of Cybertron in search of a comatose Windblade, Dead End was among the Decepticons who surrounded them. However, Optimus Prime was able to convince Megatron to release the trio, citing an Autobot held captive in Decepticon territory as treason. The Decepticons complied and let Bumblebee and Whirl go. {{storylink|Enemy Line}}

Dead End worked with Astrotrain to create a cannon that weaponized [[Transwarp|unspace]] to use against the Other One. After testing it on [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]] and finding it to be faulty, they captured both Jetfire and [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]], intent on using them as test subjects. [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]] suddenly burst in and attacked Astrotrain until the randomly-firing unspace cannon hit a door, revealing Soundwave and [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] listening in. Fortunately for Dead End, Astrotrain overpowered Soundwave and Shadow Striker until he was hit by the cannon and sent to unspace. Dead End later witnessed Astrotrain's return and the Autobots' departure. {{storylink|Rack 'n' Ruin 'n' Ratchet}}

Dead End was interrogated by Soundwave and Shadow Striker as to what was up with Megatron's current behavior and fled the pair before running into the Autobots. He caught up with the Autobots just in time for a master race of Decepticons to beam in and surround everyone. {{storylink|Silent Strike}}

The invaders being identified as the Other One's [[Perfect Decepticon]]s, Dead End indirectly inspired Astrotrain to open up a multiverse portal and fly away. Along with the other Decepticons, Dead End held off several Perfect Decepticons. When the Other One eventually arrived, the Decepticons attempted to pledge their loyalty to said entity. However, the alternate Megatron laughed them off, citing the other Decepticons as being "unneeded". Dead End caught up with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in time to see Astrotrain take the Other One, having been defeated and immobilized by Optimus, off-universe and saw the larger Decepticon's "big plans" as being a terrible punishment for the tyrant. {{storylink|The Other One}}
{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{charfictionstub|{{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
[[File:CV-toy DeadEnd Scout.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Raise your hand if you're... unsure what you transform into.]]
*'''Dead End''' (Scout Class, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Sonic Upper Cut"

:Part of the sixth and final wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class toys, Dead End converts from a robot to a half-car-half-bot, called the "transformational mode". Rather than his normal cartoon face, he has his battle mask and visor deployed.

: Like the rest of his Scout Class brethren, he features an Action Attack, the spring-loaded "Sonic Upper Cut", which raises his left arm when his right leg is swung up into "transformaional" position, but only ''after'' his torso has been swung into said mode. The uppercut can also be activated by a tiny switch on his back in either mode, hidden by the chunk of car hood.

{{-}}{{anchor||Tiny Turbo Changers}}
*'''Dead End''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Bag code'': '''D2'''

: Part of the third wave of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], this Dead End is a soft-plastic 1.5-inch toy that ''does'' actually convert into a Cybertronian sports car. He has a pistol molded into his right hand, and again has the battle-mask-and-visor thing going on.

: Currently, Series 3 has only been found in Canada and some Hasbro Asia markets.

{{-}}

==Notes==
*Dead End's design is influenced by his Generation 1 counterpart's ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|toy]], notably visible in the shape of his chest, forearms, helmet, and backpack.
*Dead End's color scheme, meanwhile, is taken from [[Dead End (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Dead End]], which is especially noticeable with the battle mask he wears in the Season 3 opening intro, "Enemy Line", and "The Other One".
*According to [[Mae Catt]], Dead End's optics are white.<ref>"[https://shikai-the-storyteller.tumblr.com/post/613237429097365504/i-absolutely-didnt-go-back-through-and-edit-this Transformers: Cyberverse – Mae Catt Q&A Session (Unedited Edition)]", 21 March 2020</ref> Whenever he wears his battle mask, his optics become purple.
**For unclear reasons, the package art colors his face yellow and optics purple despite not wearing his battle mask.
*In Battlegrounds, Dead End uses the Decepticon Scout body-type, and his original G1 toy might be the inspiration for it. His colorscheme is also used for generic enemies, sometimes in the same mission as him!

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]

Offroad (Cyberverse)

2020-12-25T04:12:53Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Offroad}}
:''Offroad is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
{{picsneeded|needs high-quality model rip from the game}}
[[File:Transformers_Battlegrounds-Offroad_in_robot_mode.jpeg‎|200px|thumb]]
'''Offroad''' is an elite [[Decepticon]] soldier, taking orders directly from [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] himself.

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{voiceactor|[[Marc Swint]] (English)}}
[[File:Transformers_Battlegrounds-Offroad_in_vehicle_mode.jpeg‎|left|200px|thumb]]
When Megatron prepared the [[space bridge]] to transport the [[AllSpark]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Offroad was among the Decepticon soldiers trying to defeat the [[Autobot]]s in a canyon. Offroad fought alongside his master when the Decepticon goons were defeated. Regardless, Offroad was defeated by [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]]'s crew.

However, when Megatron escaped to Cybertron using the space bridge, the high-ranking Decepticon soldier destroyed the machine with his blaster, preventing the Autobots from chasing Megatron to their homeworld. Offroad briefly expressed satisfaction at completing his mission before crumpling over, presumably dying. {{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}

==Trivia==
*Offroad's design is a stylized version of his Generation 1 [[Offroad (Generations)|counterpart]]'s ''Combiner Wars'' toy. He is also the basis of the Brawler generic enemies.

[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]

Roadtrap (Cyberverse)

2020-12-25T04:11:29Z

HeroicC300: /* Notes */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the ''Cyberverse'' Decepticon|the Generation 1 Decepticon|Roadtrap (Generations)}}
:''Roadtrap is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
{{picsneeded|needs high-quality models from the game}}
{{mainpic}}
'''Roadtrap''' is a Decepticon soldier.

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{charfictionstub|{{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}}}

==Notes==
*Roadtrap's design is one of three named Decepticons using the Brawler body-type.

[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]

Transformers: Battlegrounds

2020-12-25T01:26:07Z

HeroicC300: /* Notes */

{{disambig3|Battlegrounds}}
{{Nav-cyberverse}}

{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Battlegrounds''
|image=Transformers Battlegrounds cover.jpg
|caption=Good luck, Commander. We will be watching.
|developer=[[Coatsink]]
|publisher=[[Outright Games]] [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]] (Europe)
|writer=
|additionalwriting=
|date=[[October 23]], [[2020]]
|platform=Nintendo Switch, [[PlayStation]] 4, Xbox One, PC
|ratings=ESRB: RP PEGI: 7+
}}

'''''Transformers: Battlegrounds''''' is a video game by [[Coatsink]], released [[October 23]], [[2020]]. It is the first new ''Transformers'' game released for a home console since [[Activision]]'s previous game development license expired. Described as a "tactical warfare adventure" game, ''Battlegrounds'' is based on the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]'' franchise, featuring the character designs and voice actors from the accompanying [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|animated series]].

==Synopsis==

=Act I=

In [[Central City|Central City]] the Decepticons are attacking. Bumblebee saves [[You|a random human]] before asking Teletraan-X to move theem to safety. The drone then takes them into the sky to Bumblebee's complete confusion. Afterwards, he takes the fight to the Decepticon Army, relying on the human's guidance to navigate the suburban landscape. Along the way he links up with Windblade, fights Shadow Striker, and rescues Grimlock from Slipstream's team of seekers. After the trio reunite, they deal with Soundwave and Starscream before heading off to locate Optimus Prime.

=Act II=

In the desert, Arcee and Wheeljack are in hiding, hoping to delay the Decepticons when Teletraan-X arrives. After complaining about the drone's lack of clarity and bemusement at the new commander, they set out to find Optimus, regrouping with the other Autobots.

=Act III=

=Act IV=
{{gamestub}}

==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]])
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] ([[Jaime Lamchick]])
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] ([[Ryan Andes]])
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] ([[Jessica DiGiovanni]])
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] ([[Marc Thompson]])
*[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] ([[Marc Swint]])
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] (Ryan Andes)
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] ([[Deanna McGovern]])
*[[Hyperdrive (Cyberverse)|Hyperdrive]] ([[Kellen Goff]])
*[[Offroad (Cyberverse)|Offroad]] (Marc Swint)
*[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]]
*[[Battletrap (Cyberverse)|Battletrap]]
*[[Blackjack (Cyberverse)|Blackjack]]
*[[Roadtrap (Cyberverse)|Roadtrap]]
;[[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]s
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] ([[Erin Yvette]])
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
|c4=
*[[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] ([[Tony Daniels]])
*[[You]]
}}

==Quotes==
"After countless cycles, it's mine." 
"Enough." 
"What? The Allspark - it SPEAKS!" 
"No, Megatron. I am Optimus Prime."
:— '''Megatron's''' supposed talk with the Allspark prior to '''Optimus Prime''' revealing himself.

==Gameplay==
{{gamestub}}

==Notes==

* None of the Autobots understand why Teletraan-X kidnapped a human to be their commander. Somehow, the Decepticons never notice them despite the amount of Seekers fought during the game.

===Continuity notes===
* ''Battlegrounds'' is set in an alternate version of the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon continuity]]; although it picks up where "[[Eruption]]" left off, it is otherwise largely irreconcilable with the events of that show's second season. A conversation between [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] suggests that this game takes place in one of the many alternate universes that the ''Cyberverse'' cartoon repeatedly alluded to over the course of its second and third seasons.

===Transformers references===
*Windblade namedrops [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] during her first transmission to Bumblebee.
* [[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]] and [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]] are depicted as redecoes of the male Seeker design, rather than their distinct [[conehead]] designs used in the show itself.
* Blackjack, Hyperdrive, and Dead End all use the Scout model, while Roadtrap, Battletrap, and Offroad use the Bruiser model. The Scout appears to be based off Generation 1 Dead End's original toy, while the Bruisers are based on Offroad's Combiner Wars toy. We're reaching the return of Combiner Wars redecoing frenzies, folks.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Video games]]

Transformers: Battlegrounds

2020-12-25T01:25:23Z

HeroicC300: /* Act I */

{{disambig3|Battlegrounds}}
{{Nav-cyberverse}}

{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Battlegrounds''
|image=Transformers Battlegrounds cover.jpg
|caption=Good luck, Commander. We will be watching.
|developer=[[Coatsink]]
|publisher=[[Outright Games]] [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]] (Europe)
|writer=
|additionalwriting=
|date=[[October 23]], [[2020]]
|platform=Nintendo Switch, [[PlayStation]] 4, Xbox One, PC
|ratings=ESRB: RP PEGI: 7+
}}

'''''Transformers: Battlegrounds''''' is a video game by [[Coatsink]], released [[October 23]], [[2020]]. It is the first new ''Transformers'' game released for a home console since [[Activision]]'s previous game development license expired. Described as a "tactical warfare adventure" game, ''Battlegrounds'' is based on the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]'' franchise, featuring the character designs and voice actors from the accompanying [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|animated series]].

==Synopsis==

=Act I=

In [[Central City|Central City]] the Decepticons are attacking. Bumblebee saves [[You|a random human]] before asking Teletraan-X to move theem to safety. The drone then takes them into the sky to Bumblebee's complete confusion. Afterwards, he takes the fight to the Decepticon Army, relying on the human's guidance to navigate the suburban landscape. Along the way he links up with Windblade, fights Shadow Striker, and rescues Grimlock from Slipstream's team of seekers. After the trio reunite, they deal with Soundwave and Starscream before heading off to locate Optimus Prime.

=Act II=

In the desert, Arcee and Wheeljack are in hiding, hoping to delay the Decepticons when Teletraan-X arrives. After complaining about the drone's lack of clarity and bemusement at the new commander, they set out to find Optimus, regrouping with the other Autobots.

=Act III=

=Act IV=
{{gamestub}}

==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]])
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] ([[Jaime Lamchick]])
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] ([[Ryan Andes]])
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] ([[Jessica DiGiovanni]])
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] ([[Marc Thompson]])
*[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] ([[Marc Swint]])
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] (Ryan Andes)
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] ([[Deanna McGovern]])
*[[Hyperdrive (Cyberverse)|Hyperdrive]] ([[Kellen Goff]])
*[[Offroad (Cyberverse)|Offroad]] (Marc Swint)
*[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]]
*[[Battletrap (Cyberverse)|Battletrap]]
*[[Blackjack (Cyberverse)|Blackjack]]
*[[Roadtrap (Cyberverse)|Roadtrap]]
;[[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]s
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] ([[Erin Yvette]])
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
|c4=
*[[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] ([[Tony Daniels]])
*[[You]]
}}

==Quotes==
"After countless cycles, it's mine." 
"Enough." 
"What? The Allspark - it SPEAKS!" 
"No, Megatron. I am Optimus Prime."
:— '''Megatron's''' supposed talk with the Allspark prior to '''Optimus Prime''' revealing himself.

==Gameplay==
{{gamestub}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* ''Battlegrounds'' is set in an alternate version of the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon continuity]]; although it picks up where "[[Eruption]]" left off, it is otherwise largely irreconcilable with the events of that show's second season. A conversation between [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] suggests that this game takes place in one of the many alternate universes that the ''Cyberverse'' cartoon repeatedly alluded to over the course of its second and third seasons.
* None of the Autobots understand why Teletraan-X kidnapped a human to be their commander. Somehow, the Decepticons never notice them despite the amount of Seekers fought during the game.

===Transformers references===
*Windblade namedrops [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] during her first transmission to Bumblebee.
* [[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]] and [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]] are depicted as redecoes of the male Seeker design, rather than their distinct [[conehead]] designs used in the show itself.
* Blackjack, Hyperdrive, and Dead End all use the Scout model, while Roadtrap, Battletrap, and Offroad use the Bruiser model. The Scout appears to be based off Generation 1 Dead End's original toy, while the Bruisers are based on Offroad's Combiner Wars toy. We're reaching the return of Combiner Wars redecoing frenzies, folks.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Video games]]

Transformers: Battlegrounds

2020-12-25T01:22:48Z

HeroicC300: /* Synopsis */

{{disambig3|Battlegrounds}}
{{Nav-cyberverse}}

{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Battlegrounds''
|image=Transformers Battlegrounds cover.jpg
|caption=Good luck, Commander. We will be watching.
|developer=[[Coatsink]]
|publisher=[[Outright Games]] [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]] (Europe)
|writer=
|additionalwriting=
|date=[[October 23]], [[2020]]
|platform=Nintendo Switch, [[PlayStation]] 4, Xbox One, PC
|ratings=ESRB: RP PEGI: 7+
}}

'''''Transformers: Battlegrounds''''' is a video game by [[Coatsink]], released [[October 23]], [[2020]]. It is the first new ''Transformers'' game released for a home console since [[Activision]]'s previous game development license expired. Described as a "tactical warfare adventure" game, ''Battlegrounds'' is based on the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]'' franchise, featuring the character designs and voice actors from the accompanying [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|animated series]].

==Synopsis==

=Act I=

In [[Central City|Central City]] the Decepticons are attacking. Bumblebee saves [[You|a random human]] before asking Teletraan-X to move you to safety. The drone then takes them into the sky to Bumblebee's complete confusion. Afterwards, he takes the fight to the Decepticon Army, relying on the human's guidance to navigate the suburban landscape. Along the way he links up with Windblade, fights Shadow Striker, and rescues Grimlock from Slipstream's team of seekers. After the trio reunite, they deal with Soundwave and Starscream before heading off to locate Optimus Prime.

=Act II=

In the desert, Arcee and Wheeljack are in hiding, hoping to delay the Decepticons when Teletraan-X arrives. After complaining about the drone's lack of clarity and bemusement at the new commander, they set out to find Optimus, regrouping with the other Autobots.

=Act III=

=Act IV=
{{gamestub}}

==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]])
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] ([[Jaime Lamchick]])
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] ([[Ryan Andes]])
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] ([[Jessica DiGiovanni]])
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] ([[Marc Thompson]])
*[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] ([[Marc Swint]])
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] (Ryan Andes)
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] ([[Deanna McGovern]])
*[[Hyperdrive (Cyberverse)|Hyperdrive]] ([[Kellen Goff]])
*[[Offroad (Cyberverse)|Offroad]] (Marc Swint)
*[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]]
*[[Battletrap (Cyberverse)|Battletrap]]
*[[Blackjack (Cyberverse)|Blackjack]]
*[[Roadtrap (Cyberverse)|Roadtrap]]
;[[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]s
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] ([[Erin Yvette]])
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
|c4=
*[[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] ([[Tony Daniels]])
*[[You]]
}}

==Quotes==
"After countless cycles, it's mine." 
"Enough." 
"What? The Allspark - it SPEAKS!" 
"No, Megatron. I am Optimus Prime."
:— '''Megatron's''' supposed talk with the Allspark prior to '''Optimus Prime''' revealing himself.

==Gameplay==
{{gamestub}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* ''Battlegrounds'' is set in an alternate version of the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon continuity]]; although it picks up where "[[Eruption]]" left off, it is otherwise largely irreconcilable with the events of that show's second season. A conversation between [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] suggests that this game takes place in one of the many alternate universes that the ''Cyberverse'' cartoon repeatedly alluded to over the course of its second and third seasons.
* None of the Autobots understand why Teletraan-X kidnapped a human to be their commander. Somehow, the Decepticons never notice them despite the amount of Seekers fought during the game.

===Transformers references===
*Windblade namedrops [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] during her first transmission to Bumblebee.
* [[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]] and [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]] are depicted as redecoes of the male Seeker design, rather than their distinct [[conehead]] designs used in the show itself.
* Blackjack, Hyperdrive, and Dead End all use the Scout model, while Roadtrap, Battletrap, and Offroad use the Bruiser model. The Scout appears to be based off Generation 1 Dead End's original toy, while the Bruisers are based on Offroad's Combiner Wars toy. We're reaching the return of Combiner Wars redecoing frenzies, folks.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Video games]]

Transformers: Battlegrounds

2020-12-25T01:20:46Z

HeroicC300: /* Transformers references */

{{disambig3|Battlegrounds}}
{{Nav-cyberverse}}

{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Battlegrounds''
|image=Transformers Battlegrounds cover.jpg
|caption=Good luck, Commander. We will be watching.
|developer=[[Coatsink]]
|publisher=[[Outright Games]] [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]] (Europe)
|writer=
|additionalwriting=
|date=[[October 23]], [[2020]]
|platform=Nintendo Switch, [[PlayStation]] 4, Xbox One, PC
|ratings=ESRB: RP PEGI: 7+
}}

'''''Transformers: Battlegrounds''''' is a video game by [[Coatsink]], released [[October 23]], [[2020]]. It is the first new ''Transformers'' game released for a home console since [[Activision]]'s previous game development license expired. Described as a "tactical warfare adventure" game, ''Battlegrounds'' is based on the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]'' franchise, featuring the character designs and voice actors from the accompanying [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|animated series]].

==Synopsis==
{{gamestub}}

==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]])
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] ([[Jaime Lamchick]])
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] ([[Ryan Andes]])
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] ([[Jessica DiGiovanni]])
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] ([[Marc Thompson]])
*[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] ([[Marc Swint]])
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] (Ryan Andes)
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] ([[Deanna McGovern]])
*[[Hyperdrive (Cyberverse)|Hyperdrive]] ([[Kellen Goff]])
*[[Offroad (Cyberverse)|Offroad]] (Marc Swint)
*[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]]
*[[Battletrap (Cyberverse)|Battletrap]]
*[[Blackjack (Cyberverse)|Blackjack]]
*[[Roadtrap (Cyberverse)|Roadtrap]]
;[[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]s
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] ([[Erin Yvette]])
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
|c4=
*[[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] ([[Tony Daniels]])
*[[You]]
}}

==Quotes==
"After countless cycles, it's mine." 
"Enough." 
"What? The Allspark - it SPEAKS!" 
"No, Megatron. I am Optimus Prime."
:— '''Megatron's''' supposed talk with the Allspark prior to '''Optimus Prime''' revealing himself.

==Gameplay==
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==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* ''Battlegrounds'' is set in an alternate version of the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon continuity]]; although it picks up where "[[Eruption]]" left off, it is otherwise largely irreconcilable with the events of that show's second season. A conversation between [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] suggests that this game takes place in one of the many alternate universes that the ''Cyberverse'' cartoon repeatedly alluded to over the course of its second and third seasons.
* None of the Autobots understand why Teletraan-X kidnapped a human to be their commander. Somehow, the Decepticons never notice them despite the amount of Seekers fought during the game.

===Transformers references===
*Windblade namedrops [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] during her first transmission to Bumblebee.
* [[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]] and [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]] are depicted as redecoes of the male Seeker design, rather than their distinct [[conehead]] designs used in the show itself.
* Blackjack, Hyperdrive, and Dead End all use the Scout model, while Roadtrap, Battletrap, and Offroad use the Bruiser model. The Scout appears to be based off Generation 1 Dead End's original toy, while the Bruisers are based on Offroad's Combiner Wars toy. We're reaching the return of Combiner Wars redecoing frenzies, folks.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Video games]]

Transformers: Battlegrounds

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{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Battlegrounds''
|image=Transformers Battlegrounds cover.jpg
|caption=Good luck, Commander. We will be watching.
|developer=[[Coatsink]]
|publisher=[[Outright Games]] [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]] (Europe)
|writer=
|additionalwriting=
|date=[[October 23]], [[2020]]
|platform=Nintendo Switch, [[PlayStation]] 4, Xbox One, PC
|ratings=ESRB: RP PEGI: 7+
}}

'''''Transformers: Battlegrounds''''' is a video game by [[Coatsink]], released [[October 23]], [[2020]]. It is the first new ''Transformers'' game released for a home console since [[Activision]]'s previous game development license expired. Described as a "tactical warfare adventure" game, ''Battlegrounds'' is based on the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]'' franchise, featuring the character designs and voice actors from the accompanying [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|animated series]].

==Synopsis==
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==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
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*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]])
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] ([[Jaime Lamchick]])
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] ([[Ryan Andes]])
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] ([[Jessica DiGiovanni]])
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] ([[Marc Thompson]])
*[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] ([[Marc Swint]])
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] (Ryan Andes)
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] ([[Deanna McGovern]])
*[[Hyperdrive (Cyberverse)|Hyperdrive]] ([[Kellen Goff]])
*[[Offroad (Cyberverse)|Offroad]] (Marc Swint)
*[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]]
*[[Battletrap (Cyberverse)|Battletrap]]
*[[Blackjack (Cyberverse)|Blackjack]]
*[[Roadtrap (Cyberverse)|Roadtrap]]
;[[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]s
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] ([[Erin Yvette]])
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
|c4=
*[[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] ([[Tony Daniels]])
*[[You]]
}}

==Quotes==
"After countless cycles, it's mine." 
"Enough." 
"What? The Allspark - it SPEAKS!" 
"No, Megatron. I am Optimus Prime."
:— '''Megatron's''' supposed talk with the Allspark prior to '''Optimus Prime''' revealing himself.

==Gameplay==
{{gamestub}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* ''Battlegrounds'' is set in an alternate version of the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon continuity]]; although it picks up where "[[Eruption]]" left off, it is otherwise largely irreconcilable with the events of that show's second season. A conversation between [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] suggests that this game takes place in one of the many alternate universes that the ''Cyberverse'' cartoon repeatedly alluded to over the course of its second and third seasons.
* None of the Autobots understand why Teletraan-X kidnapped a human to be their commander. Somehow, the Decepticons never notice them despite the amount of Seekers fought during the game.

===Transformers references===
*Windblade namedrops [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] during her first transmission to Bumblebee.
* [[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]] and [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]] are depicted as redecoes of the male Seeker design, rather than their distinct [[conehead]] designs used in the show itself.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Video games]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What’s the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again...]]
*'''Astrotrain''' ([[1985]], [[1986]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''48'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"

:Astrotrain was one of the two Triple Changer toys released in 1985, the other being [[Blitzwing (G1)#Generation 1|Blitzwing]]. He transforms into both a purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive and a gray {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|right|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

:In Japan, the 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white Space Shuttle (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara released Astrotrain in his US toy colors. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well.

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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*'''Astrotrain''' (1991)
**''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Astrotrain was reissued with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian "Classics" series]] in 1991.

===The Transformers Collection===
*'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TFC-11'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''

===Collector's Edition===
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
*'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Collector's Edition, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''48'''
**''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sported a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts tends more towards red than blue. He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' companion to the ''Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===Commemorative Series===
*'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])
**Accessories: "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===Classics===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (The side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy.

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

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

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[April 24]], [[2008]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
*'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Astrotrain was late getting to the G2 party.]]
*'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])
**''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''

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====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
*'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure which can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|350px|Runaway train, never coming back.]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-47'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[March 28]], [[2020]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon")

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is an all-new, heavily-cartoon-inspired mold that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with purple helmet and shoulder wheels, but mostly-grey wings, is based on [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|a widely-shared but incorrectly-colored screenshot]] of the character from the episode "[[Triple Takeover]]." Though the gray plastic appears slate gray in renders, the actual plastic color has a slightly-brown tint to it.

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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
*'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])
**''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), decoder
:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors got him rereleased in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his packaging being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".

===Kre-O===
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[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Designated Driver
**''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===Legends===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[January 28]], [[2017]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''LG40'''
**''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].

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===Vintage G1===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|Right|thumb|350px|This toy outlasted the actual space shuttle.]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, [[2019]])
*''Accessory:'' Gun

:Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the American G1 toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain is a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Decoy Astrotrain at TFU.info]''

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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Battle Squad

2020-10-17T13:54:44Z

HeroicC300: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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{{disambig2|the six-bot Decepticon Micromaster Combiner team|the four-bot Autobot Micromaster team|Battle Patrol}}
:''The Battle Squad is a team of [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]]s from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Micromaster Battle squad.jpg|350px|thumb|In a race of warrior robots, their name doesn't really say much. ''Top row, L to R'': Meltdown, Direct-Hit, Fireshot ''Bottom row, L to R'': Half-Track, Power Punch, Vanquish]]

The [[Micromaster Combiner]] '''Battle Squad''', led by [[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]], is central to the [[Decepticon]]s' off-radar defense. When they band together with a cybernetic compressor, their firepower is incredible. Aided by their advanced visual tracking systems, they can annihilate anything in a three-mile radius. If an [[Autobot]] spacecraft vanishes from radar screens, the Battle Squad is usually the culprit. When they separate, however, they tend to spend their time taking potshots at one another.<ref>[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/techspecs/decepticon/1990/ts_battle_squad.jpg On-package bio]</ref>

*[[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]] and [[Power Punch (G1)|Power Punch]] the cannon transport
*[[Meltdown (G1)|Meltdown]] and [[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]] the anti-aircraft vehicle
*[[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]] and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]] the Blackbird jet

==Fiction==
===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Battle patrol soundwave counterpoint.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
The Battle Squad were members of [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s group of Neo-Decepticons at [[Fort Scyk]] in [[Polyhex]]. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Battle Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, [[1990]])

:The Battle Squad was sold as a blister-packaged six pack. The team forms three military-themed vehicles, and shares a common color palette of purple, black, magenta, red and light blue.

:Members from this team were used — without alteration — to make the Japanese [[Autobot]] [[Crane Cannon W Team]] and the [[Jet Tank W Team]].
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Siege====
*'''Direct-Hit & Power Punch''' (Micromaster, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S47'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-44'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[February 22]], [[2020]]'''
:Part of wave 5 of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Micromasters, [[Power Punch (G1)#Generations|Power Punch]] and [[Direct-Hit (G1)#Generations|Direct-Hit]] of the [[Battle Squad]] transform and combine into Cannon Transport vehicle, which can be flipped upside down to be used as an over-the-shoulder weapon. As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to various hardpoints on the toys. They're painted and molded such to stay as separate vehicles. Instructions show to attach the barrel to Power Punch, however, it is packaged already attached. Though, the barrel can be easily detached and mounted above Power Punch's head.

:Strangely, the classic G1 combined vehicle mode is not shown on the package, except in its capacity to be held upside-down and backwards to resemble an over-the-shoulder bazooka-like weapon for larger figures. It’s glimpsed in the instructions, but not as a final step; only as part of the process of forming the bazooka.
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
*'''Direct-Hit & Power Punch''' (Micromaster, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E40'''
:Direct-Hit and Power Punch were later re-released for the successor of ''Siege'', ''Earthrise''. The two releases appear to be identical outside of packaging.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the cardboard back of the ''Earthrise'' version of the Battle Squad's package includes an exclusive cut-out collectible piece of a larger star map. Theirs is the only piece without a path of any kind, only part of [[Gigantion|Gigantion]] on it.
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Italian'': '''Squadra Combattenti''' ("Fighter Team")

==References==
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Runabout (G1)

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{{Disambigm|Runabout (disambiguation)|Over-Run (disambiguation)}}
:''Runabout is a [[Decepticon]] [[Battlecharger]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Runaboutg1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|You treat your stepmother with respect, Pantera!]]

'''Runabout''' (aka '''Over-Run'''<ref name="over-run">"Over-Run" is a substitute name used by [[Fun Publications]] for a [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' toy representing the ''Generation 1'' Runabout character, ''presumably'' because the name "Runabout" is currently not available as a [[trademark]] to Hasbro. Besides that toy, the name has thus far only been used by the ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics|Battle Tactics]]'' mobile game.</ref>) is not the brains of the [[Battlecharger]]s (they're both pretty much dim-bulbs), but he is much calmer and certainly more articulate<ref>But not more [[Articulation|articulated]].</ref> than [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]], and his presence helps keep the latter's cross-wired mind on task. That said, Runabout usually joins in with whatever mad ideas Runamuck comes up with, just to keep from being bored. Runabout is very susceptible to boredom.

Besides, Runabout loves a good wreck just as well as his crazy comrade, but it's not because he craves to create wreckage—he simply wishes to destroy, and enjoys the spectacle of chaos and big fiery explosions. To help create these he has a particle beam rifle that shoots a stream of heavy and energetic neutrons. Unfortunately, he craves destruction so much that it continually distracts him from his assigned duties.

Runabout is a little faster than Runamuck, with a 185 MPH top speed, but can only go about 550 miles. He is equally able to transform quickly, taking about .4 seconds to do so. Also like his partner, he is not averse to breaking windows or draping cylinder-wiping paper over the enemy base, or other puerile acts of vandalism. But he uses bigger words when doing so.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Battlechargersperchance.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Heh heh heh." "Huh huh huh."]]
The Battlechargers were summoned to [[Earth]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], who wanted a dramatic way to announce his challenge to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] for a fight to the death. The two reckless Decepticons left and promptly ignored their orders, and instead began to raise a bit of random highway havoc. ''Encountering [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], the two dropped firetraps and wrecked piles of cars behind them. Unable to stop them quietly on his own terms, Prowl grew angry and... was halted by Optimus Prime, who was dismayed with his recklessness.''<ref>This story may not have happened in the Marvel continuity proper, as it occurs in a dream sequence within a story that leads into the incompatible [[Earthforce]] storyline.</ref> {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}} During a break in the mayhem, they rested in a parking lot and saw a [[Noah Acton|defiant youngster]] expressing his disgust of family vacations through graffiti. His dad angrily escorted him back to the station wagon, and their holiday trip resumed. The Battlechargers, impressed by the boy's disregard for authority, began following the family on a road trip through the [[United States of America|U.S.]], defacing any monuments they happened upon (such as [[Mount Rushmore]], the [[Gateway Arch]] in [[St. Louis]], and the [[Washington Monument]]). They wrote insults and jokes in a Cybertronian language, thus attracting the attention of [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]], which had already captured thirteen Autobots.

[[File:Battlechargers-marvel23a.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
RAAT caught up with them in [[Philadelphia]], where [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] engaged them in a battle that nearly killed the graffiti-inclined boy. They escaped, and took a break to learn English (not ''well'', mind you) for their next stop, the [[Statue of Liberty]]. There they engaged Circuit Breaker once again, only this time, having been stripped of her command for her actions in their last encounter, she faced them in [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|a giant machine]] jury-rigged from the Autobots RAAT had captured previously. The two hooligans met quick defeat at the hands of her makeshift gestalt, their charred bodies sent plunging into the harbor. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}} ''Optimus, worried, watched multiple screens showing the latest attacks by Decepticon arrivals from Cybertron, and saw that Runamuck and Runabout were only the most recent to endanger human life.''{{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:MarvelUS75 Runabout Demon.JPG|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Well, I guess it's kind of sad that they're dead and all. But it's [[Night of the Combaticons|not]] like they had [[Devastation issue 6|bright futures]] ahead of them.]]
When [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] wanted to wrest control of the Earth-based Decepticons from [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]], the Battlechargers joined his motley band of rebels. {{storylink|Surrender!}} They attacked Scorponok's [[New Jersey (Earth)|New Jersey]] [[New Jersey base|base]], collapsing it onto itself. Starscream then urged his comrades to help him dig out whatever survivors there might be to offer them a choice; join them or be destroyed. Unfortunately, the first to be excavated was Scorponok. Runabout, [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], Runamuck, and [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] tried to gun him down together, but their laser fire proved ineffective against Scorponok's ultra-dense armor. The enemy leader easily tackled all four of them at once, taking them out of the ensuing battle. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}} Just as said battle ended, the combatants were transported to Cybertron by [[Primus]], who was gathering his Transformer children to stand against the demigod [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. The pair were in attendance as Primus spoke to the assembled Transformers through the body of [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]], though Runamuck was more concerned about some Autobots they'd recently angered as Runabout screwed his [[kibble]] back on. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}} Runamuck was killed during the planet-rending battle, but Runabout survived and was strolling with [[Battletrap]] the next day when he was attacked and devoured by a Cybertronian [[Demon]]. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Runabout grimlock neutron cannon two steps back.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
As the [[Decepticon Civil War]] took a different path, Runabout and Runamuck were still working on the side of Shockwave and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. In a fight with the Dinobots, Runabout got his hand stamped on by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] while reaching for his weapon—very painful. He stayed behind after the battle in order to get revenge, and pulled a [[neutron cannon]] on Grimlock at close range. Grimlock seemed suitably impressed by the weapon, and suggested the Battlecharger take a step or two back for his own safety because of the recoil. Seemed like a sound suggestion to Runabout so he backed himself up... right over a cliff. Dumb 'Con. {{storylink|Two Steps Back!}}

[[File:Battlechargers stunticons life in the slow lane.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
The conflict between Megatron's and Shockwave's forces reached a height neither faction leader was comfortable with, so the two Decepticon leader called for an [[Enclave]] to negotiate an alliance. Runabout attended the festivities, only for some Autobot saboteurs to fake an assassination attempt on Megatron. A giant brawl ensued, and Runabout got the stuffing beat out of him. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}}

When Megatron lost a [[global warming satellite]] to the Autobots, along with its poison gas canisters, Shockwave sent the Battlechargers out to retrieve it for his own purposes. They ran into [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] at the crash site, and got into a fight over who would take possession of the rocket and its contents. Little did they know the Autobot [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] had already removed and neutralized the rocket's contents, making their tussle utterly pointless. {{storylink|Life in the Slow Lane}} Later, after the Decepticon factions unified, Runabout and Runamuck were seen attacking the Autobot [[Earthbase]] with the full Decepticon force, but they ultimately failed to gain any ground and retreated. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

{{note|Runabout and Runamuck are mistakenly named as Megatron's troops in "[[Life in the Slow Lane]]", just as the Stunticons are mistakenly identified as working for Shockwave.}}

=====Rhythms of Darkness!=====
In an alternate future in [[2009]], Runabout was among the warriors defending the [[Decepticon Powerbase]] against a desperate assault launched by the last seven remaining Autobots. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
[[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] discovered Runabout's remains in the [[Primus]] chamber deep beneath the surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} Later in [[Zero Space]], the [[Dark Matrix]] entity revealed to Rodimus Prime that it had sent the Demon to abduct Runabout so that it could feast upon his [[spark]] energy. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Roger Behr]] (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese)|[[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, Generation 2 Dub)}}
[[File:GhostMachine PossessedRunabout.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|GAH! Sparkles everywhere! Must shoot!]]
In [[2006]], Runabout was guarding [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s city mode on [[Chaar]] with Runamuck. They were attacked by [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who wanted to steal one of Trypticon's eyes for Unicron. Starscream possessed Runabout, shot Runamuck, then ran into a wall, knocking Runabout unconscious. Runamuck, however, was able to sound an alarm, and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] arrived to help. Scourge got Trypticon's eye, and Starscream possessed Astrotrain and escaped. Later, under Unicron's orders, Starscream returned to Chaar and took control of Trypticon, not knowing that Dirge, Thrust, and the Battlechargers were inside. Starscream used Trypticon to bring Unicron's head down Cybertron's surface, but Thrust sabotaged Trypticon from within before Starscream could connect Unicron to the planet. Starscream came out of Trypticon and demanded that Unicron give him a corporeal form so he could complete the connections. Just as Unicron did so, Autobot-planted explosives detonated and sent Unicron's head back into orbit. Starscream was also flung into outer space, where [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] began pursuing him. Trypticon (and the Decepticons inside him) were probably thrown into space as well. Although the Battlechargers never appeared again, Trypticon and the others did, so they most likely did survive. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
Runabout and Runamuck were among the Decepticons who attacked the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]] in the 1980s to steal the [[Transform Super Cog]]. Using their car modes, the duo barreled through the Autobot defenders, entered the base and seized the cog only to be defeated by [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:ComingStorm1-Battlechargers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
Runabout and Runamuck were present during the battle that led to the destruction of [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}} At some other time, the pair were hanging out with the equally-delinquent pair of [[Jetstorm (G2)|Jetstorm]] and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] when a [[Nexus Prime|giant Autobot]] and his [[Aquarius (SG)|Quintesson cohort]] wandered into their territory. While Jetstorm and Deluge jumped the Autobot, Runabout and Runamuck tortured the Quintesson. The Decepticons misjudged the strength of their victims, and a short moment later all four Decepticons were defeated, left brutally embarrassed. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

At some point between various upgrades, both Battlechargers were offered a flight mode but turned it down. Runamuck often forgot this detail, and Runabout had to constantly remind him that he couldn't take to the air. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 43|Runamuck's profile in Club magazine #43}}

After having been absent from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for a very long time, [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] made a secret return. He enlisted Runabout and Runamuck in filling him in on what he had missed, and the pair gave him a very amusing, yet sufficiently informative, recollection of the events of the [[Battle of Autobot City]] and [[The Rebirth]]. The information convinced Jhiaxus that this would be the perfect time to rebuild his [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward}}

The two Battlechargers were dispatched to find some [[personality component]]s, and in the process discovered a [[stasis hibernation pod]] which opened to reveal [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}} They took the amnesiac Side Burn him back to Jhiaxus, after which they all headed to [[Nebulos]], where Jhiaxus had Runabout and Runamuck kidnap [[Hi-Q]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}} After they arrived on [[Qre]], the pair engaged in some racing with Side Burn. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 4}} When Side Burn's advances were rebuffed by [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]], Runabout told him to go after her, and the Battlechargers followed. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 5}} Following Jhiaxus's defeat, Side Burn promised the pair leniency, and indeed after the pair returned to Earth with the Autobots, Hi-Q said he wouldn't press charges. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 6}}
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===Battle Beneath the Ice===
[[File:BBTI-RunaboutandRodimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|>>TO BE CONTINUED]]
During a mission to destroy the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] in [[San Francisco]], the Battlechargers were faced with the Autobots [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]], and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]]. While Runamuck, who was terrified of heights, stopped at the start of the bridge, Runabout chased after Hot Rod while shooting wildly. Unfortunately, the Autobot outmanoeuvred him, and Runabout was sent careening off the bridge and into the San Francisco Bay. The battle was televised on the news and recorded by the human [[Jeff Grey]], who later ran into Hot Rod and discussed it with him. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predaconstww.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|"So, uh, since you're the president and in charge of the army and stuff, does that mean you can invade a country and, like, set it on fire?"]]
In the early days of the war, while Optimus Prime and Megatron had their first confrontation, the Runabout and Runamuck duo joined [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] in forcibly extracting data from [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and helped [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] assume control over Megatron's plans. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} About a million years later, Megatron was lost in a [[space bridge]] accident, and the Decepticons split into several splinter factions. The Battlechargers joined Starscream's faction of [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]] during this time, but were defeated at [[Tyger Pax]] by the united Autobot, Decepticon and [[Ultracon]] forces. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}}

In modern times, the Battlechargers were working for [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as assassins. In the [[Old Slave Trails]], Runabout caught the double agent [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] leading Optimus Prime to safety with the Autobot revolutionaries, and blasted a hole through the [[Triple Changer]]'s chest. Moving in to eliminate Prime as well, Runabout was caught off-guard by [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and was... gnawed on for a while. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}

Somehow he pulled himself back together, and hooked up with Runamuck again after Shockwave's fall. Dodging Autobot patrols while looking for a working [[CR chamber]] to fully repair themselves, the Battlechargers found one of Shockwave's abandoned laboratories, and accidentally unleashed the [[electrum]]-enhanced clone warrior, [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. The clone's ambient radiation considerably weakened Runabout. Then he incinerated Runabout's head. That didn't help either. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}

Runabout was later found, offline but alive, by the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]. [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] started repairing him and Runamuck as they were taken into custody. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Infiltration issue 0|Transformers: Infiltration #0]]

[[File:Megs Origins Battlechargers.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

Runabout was one of many bots to come from distant regions of Cybertron to attend Megatron's speeches and demonstrations of power as the Decepticon faction begun to take shape. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} In the early days of the war, Runabout, Runamuck, and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] tried and failed to stop some captured Autobots from escaping the [[Citadel]]. {{storylink|Rise}} They were later present in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] when [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]] announced he was the new leader of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}}

[[File:Infiltration1-gimme.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"''Hey'', [[Verity Carlo|babeh]]. ''Come'' to Runabout."]]

Four million years later, Runabout was part of a Decepticon insurgent cell that had operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, working to destabilise Earth's governing organisations and create global anarchy. He, [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] were assigned by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] to intercept the human [[Stoker]] and retrieve his [[SM-40]] palmtop PC, containing data on their [[Nebraska]] operation. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 0|Infiltration #0}} The team caught up with and killed Stoker outside Phoenix, AZ, by which time [[Verity Carlo]] had already stolen the SM-40. The Battlechargers' attempts to retrieve it from Verity and [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] blew their cover: they appeared in full public view both in primary mode and in a secondary [[alternate mode]], where the panels of their sports-car disguises split apart to reveal weapons and ram-plates. While pursuing Ratchet, both Battlechargers were run off the road by a semi-trailer. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 1|Infiltration #1}}
{{storylink|Infiltration issue 2|Infiltration #2}} {{storylink|Infiltration issue 3|Infiltration #3}}

Runabout bore witness to Megatron disciplining Starscream. He chose not to rebel against his leader further, under the threat of death. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6|Infiltration #6}} Despite his part in Starscream's mutiny, Runabout was quickly forgiven and returned to active duty. {{storylink|Escalation issue 1|Escalation #1}} {{storylink|Escalation issue 2|Escalation #2}}

Runabout moved to [[Latveria]] with the rest of the Decepticons to spark a war between the nations of [[Latveria]] and [[Symkaria]] using the [[Psycho-Prism]]. When the [[Avengers]] infiltrated [[Array|their base]], Runabout abducted one of their number, [[Spider-Man]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part One}} Runabout and his teammates, turbocharged by Spider-Man's radioactive blood, attacked the allied Autobots and Avengers in [[mirror response mode]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Two}} Runabout was subsequently blasted by the newly arrived [[Iron Man]] and sliced up by [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Three}} The badly-damaged Runabout subsequently fled via an [[emergency warp-out]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Four}}

[[File:Devastation6 Runaboutdies.jpg|thumb|right|250px|My life is, like, flashing in front of me... ''Whoa.'' My life was ''cool.'']]

Runabout was cowering in a nearby room while Megatron and Sixshot were arguing in the Decepticon's base on Earth. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} Unfortunately, Runabout was brutally off-lined when the [[Reaper]]s attacked the Decepticon command bunker in Oregon. He was electrocuted until he exploded, upsetting Runamuck, who was soon decapitated and then had his errant head crushed by a large boulder. Their fellow Decepticons cared little for the Battlechargers' demise; [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] wrote them off as "acceptable losses." {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}} {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

In [[2017]] when [[Joe Colton (Dire Wraith)|Joe Colton]] and [[Scarlett]] discussed the Cybertronian influence on Earth, they reviewed Ratchet's initial fight with the Battlechargers. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}}
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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Runabout followed [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] to [[Earth]] in his quest for the [[AllSpark]]. There, he encountered [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. Not much of a match against the Autobot titan, Runabout crawled away from the battle as Omega occupied himself with [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
When [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] increased recruitment in the [[Ascenticon Guard]], Runabout was among the new members. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down}}

==Commercials==
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ordered Runabout and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] to attack [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and his Autobots as they spoiled an Energon-gathering mission. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Battlechargers|Battlechargers commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Runabout was part of a convoy led by [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] which attempted to deliver the final component for a super weapon to Decepticon HQ. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] successfully intercepted them right as they neared their goal, and the four Decepticons had to destroy the weapon to keep it out of Autobot hands. {{storylink|Eagle Eyes}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsOverRun.jpg|thumb|400px|left]]
Over-Run participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited after collecting 160 units of Cybermetal, and 95 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{charstubgames|{{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Runabout toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'll steal it! And no one will ever know!]]
*'''Runabout''' (Battlecharger, [[1986]])
**''Accessories:'' High-energy particle beam rifle

:Runabout transforms into a Lotus Turbo Esprit sports car. An autotransformer, he uses a pull-back motor to propel him forward in both car and [[robot mode]]s, though starting in car mode triggers his transformation to robot after he rolls forward a short distance. His mold is very similar to his partner Runamuck, but it is highly unlikely one is actually a [[retool]] of the other since they had simultaneous production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Runabout/runabout.htm More information on Runabout at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RunaboutClub.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'll run-you-over!]]
*'''Over-Run''' (Deluxe, [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, 2 side-pipes/shoulder-cannons

:Over-Run is a new-head [[retool]]ing of [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]] (itself a retool of [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]), transforming into a sports car of made-up model, though it kind of resembles a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Chevy Corvette|Chevy Corvette]] with a heavily-modified front end. He can also assume a third "flying car" mode by folding down the car doors and flipping out wing extensions. his pistol can be hand-held, or become a shoulder-mounted gun through the use of the [[c joint]] clip on its back. His two side-pipes can attach to the c joint bars on his upper body as well to form shoulder-mounted cannons, or be held in his hands by the barrels as wrenches.

:Over-Run is one of two [[2012]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[exclusive]] figures (the other being ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Drift (SG)|Drift]]).

:This mold (with the new head) was also used to make the Club's 2012 "membership freebie" [[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]], for whom extra space is provided in Over-Run's display box!

:Over-Run sold out within a day of being available (taking into account problems with the store's ordering process).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/TFCCOver-Run/over-run.htm More information on Over-Run at TFU.info]''
{{2010TracksMold}}

===Generations===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Runabout.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Runabout''' (2020)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E41'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TBA'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Runabout is, astonishingly, a redeco of his compadre [[Runamuck (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Runamuck]], being one of the final figures revealed for the ''Earthrise'' toyline. Runabout transforms into an 80's sportscar that theoretically resembles a Lotus Esprit X180. He features fake wheels at the back of his feet in order to be faithful to his original 1986 toy. While Runamuck's blaster is sculpted in just black plastic, Runabout's blaster is a sinister shade of red with black accents at the nuzzle and handle. It can be plugged into the top of his vehicle form.

:Runabout is exclusive to [[Target]] stores in the United States.

:Promotional pictures show his map piece. However, until the toy is release the image should not be taken as what his piece looks like.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W3RaiderRunabout.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Raider Runabout, Infantry-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T36/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10

:Raider Runabout, Infantry-Soldier 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 line-art for the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with updated colors to match the style used in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline packaging art.
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*'''Raider Runabout, Infantry-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3P'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''P9/2019'''
**''Stars: ''10
:A reprint of '''Raider Runabout, Infantry-Soldier''' was made available as an in-store play promo card for the release of Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Seige II. The card is identical to the original release, printed with gold-foil on the Robot Mode side.
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==Notes==
*Runabout was the inspiration for the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[homage]] toy [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] ([[trademark]] issues explain away the name-shift).
[[File:ToyFair1986-TFpage06a.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Everybody wants to be Runabout.]]
*In Hasbro's 1986 pre-Toy Fair catalog, a Runabout toy in robot mode (minus arm decals) is used to represent Runamuck's robot mode. The toy, however, is holding Runamuck's gun. Hmm....
*The ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Blackjack#Generations|Blackjack]] figure was originally designed as a new Runabout toy.<ref>[[Toy Fair 2015#Notes|TFWiki.net's Toy Fair 2015 report]]</ref> The reasons for its new identity are unknown, but likely involve [[Trademark|name unavailability]] and/or a desire for a more colorful toy. Takara later released the toy as [[Runabout (Adventure)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (Adventure)|Runamuck]] for their [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toylines|''Adventure'' toyline]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Runabout''' (ラナバウト ''Ranabauto'')
*''French:'' '''Rôdo''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Diablo'''
*''Russian:'' '''Podryvnik''' (Подрывник, "Miner")
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==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:War Within Predacons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

War for Cybertron: Earthrise

2020-10-16T17:25:32Z

HeroicC300: /* Store exclusives */

{{nav-WarForCybertronSiege}}

[[File:WFC-Earthrise-main-artwork.jpg|thumb|300px|Earth has risen, and so has the amount of reused parts and engineering!]]
'''''War For Cybertron: Earthrise''''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline, and the second portion of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.

First revealed in late-[[2019]] at [[New York Comic Con]], ''War for Cybertron: Earthrise'' is a direct continuation of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', carrying over the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Most toys are once again covered in 3 mm and [[5 mm post]]s to accommodate the previous effect parts from ''Siege'' and the Deluxe Class range from ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)#Deluxe Class|Cyberverse]]''. Continuing in ''Earthrise'' are the [[Micromaster]]s and [[Battle Master]]s. Battle Masters (which now primarily turn into shields/ramps) still include additional effect pieces that can be placed onto other weapons included with other size classes, as well as hardpoints on the figures themselves to simulate being 'shot' or on the back of vehicles to simulate "rocket boosters" or "speed", depending on the effect part. Micromasters also feature these additions and retain their weapon mode combinations. Another carryover from ''Siege'' is the Leader Class figures being smaller, Voyager Class-sized figures that come with additional parts to beef up the price (except for Doubledealer). Heck, some ''Siege'' figures even got re-released in this line!

The new primary gimmick of the toyline is the "[[A.I.R. Lock System]]" (Adaptable Interconnection Retrofitter) that involves ramps that can hook up to various toys and connect them to each other, forming a giant battle station. This is supplemented with certain Deluxe Class [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Modulator]]s, that can break down and form armor or weapons, and add on to other stations using the modular system, effectively replacing the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] of ''Siege''. ''Earthrise'' also returns to traditional Earth vehicle modes, rather than the Cybertronian vehicle modes of ''Siege'', and few of these releases feature battle-damage style paint.

Inside the package for every toy in ''Earthrise'', in the middle of the cardboard backdrop, is a clip-and-save piece of the "Transformers Universe Map". These pieces can be cut out with scissors and combined to form a larger map, depicting many of the familiar planets and other interstellar locations from the history of Transformers fiction. Larger figures (Deluxe, Voyager, Leader) include a translucent red decoder to view the map's labels and hidden paths. The Voyager, Micromaster, and Battle Master backdrops contain map segments that help to complete paths, but they lack labeled locations. Unfortunately for some ''Siege'' fans, ''Earthrise'' figures that are re-releases from ''Siege'' do now include unique exclusive map pieces in their new ''Earthrise'' packages.

==Toys==
====Battle Masters====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E1 [[Soundbarrier#Toys|Soundbarrier]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E2 [[Smashdown#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smashdown]] (unchanged re-release of ''Siege'' Smashdown)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-qu|WFC-E13 [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E14 [[Rung (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Rung]] (unchanged re-release of ''Siege'' Rung)}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E39 [[Doublecrosser#Toys|Decepticon Doublecrosser]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Battle-Master-Soundbarrier.jpg|thumb|250px|Battlemaster Soundbarrier]]
|}

====Micromasters====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E3 [[Trip-Up#Generations|Trip-Up]] & [[Big Daddy (G1)#Generations|Autobot Daddy-O]] ([[Hot Rod Patrol#Generations|Hot Rod Patrol]])}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E4 [[Bombshock (G1)#Generations|Bombshock]] & [[Growl (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Growl]] ([[Military Patrol#Generations|Military Patrol]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E15 [[Roller Force#Generations|Roller Force]] & [[Ground Hog#Generations|Decepticon Ground Hog]] ([[Race Track Patrol]])}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E16 [[Phaser (G1)#Generations|Fuzer]] & [[Blast Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Autobot Blast Master]] ([[Astro Squad]])}}
</ul>
|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E40 [[Direct-Hit (G1)#Generations|Direct-Hit]] & [[Power Punch (G1)#Generations|Power Punch]] ([[Battle Squad#Generations|Battle Squad]]; unchanged re-release of ''Siege'' Direct-Hit & Power Punch)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-WFC-E-Bombshock.jpg|thumb|250px|Micromaster Bombshock]]
|}

====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E5 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Hoist]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E6 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E7 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E8 [[Ironworks (facility)#Generations|Ironworks]] (Modulator)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E17 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Arcee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E18 [[Airwave (facility)#Generations|Decepticon Airwave]] (Modulator)}}
{{Bp-qu|WFC-E19 [[Allicon#Toys|Quintesson Allicon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E20 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E34 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Trailbreaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E35 [[Fasttrack (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Fasttrack]] (Weaponizer)}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E36 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E37 [[Runamuck (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Runamuck]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Hoist.jpg|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Hoist]]
|}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E9 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E10 [[Grapple (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Autobot Grapple]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E21 [[Snapdragon (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Snapdragon]] (w/ [[Krunk#Generations|Decepticon Krunk]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-qu|WFC-E22 [[Quintesson Judge#Toys|Quintesson Judge]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E38 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-WFC-E-Voyager-Grapple.jpg|thumb|250px|Voyager Grapple]]
|}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E11 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E12 [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Astrotrain]] (unchanged re-release of ''Siege'' Astrotrain)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-merc|WFC-E23 [[Doubledealer#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Doubledealer]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-WFC-E-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|250px|Leader Class Optimus Prime]]
|}

====Commander Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[2020]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E24 [[File:TF-WFC-E-Commander-Sky-Lynx.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Commander Class Sky Lynx]][[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]]}}
</ul>
|}

====Titan Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E25 [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Scorponok]] (w/ [[Zarak (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lord Zarak]])}}
|[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-ER-Titan-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|250px|Titan Class Scorponok]]
</ul>
|}

==Exclusives==
====Store exclusives====
Please note that the exclusivity listed below applies to the United States. The Deluxe Centurion Drone is not branded or marketed as part of ''Earthrise'', but is nonetheless registered on this wiki page due to having an ''Earthrise'' ID number.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Target]] (Cybertronian Villians)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E26 [[Thrust (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thrust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E29 Team: Seeker Elite}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E30 [[Clone (subgroup)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Decepticon Clones]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Pounce#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Decepticon Pounce]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Wingspan#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Wingspan]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E41 [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AUOP|Alternate Universe Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-E27 Seeker Elite}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ramjet]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dirge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E31 Autobot Alliance}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|Galactic Odyssey Collection Encounter 1: [[Paradron]] Medics}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ratchet]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Lifeline (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lifeline]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|Galactic Odyssey Collection Encounter 2: [[Micro]]n Micromasters}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Wheel_Blaze#Toys|Fireguard]] & [[Roadburner#Generations|Roadburner]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (G1)#Generations|Decepticon Runner]] & [[Motorhead (Decepticon)#Generations|Motorhead]]}}
:{{Bp-a1d1|[[Stingracer#Toys|Stingracer]] & [[Windstorm#Toys|Windstorm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|Galactic Odyssey Collection Encounter 3: [[Biosfera]] Autobot Clones}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Fastlane#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Fastlane]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Cloudraker (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cloudraker]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Hasbro Pulse]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|WFC-E33 [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone]] (w/ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shockwave]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Soundwave]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Megatron]], [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Refraktor]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Prime]])}}
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:TF-WFC-E-Cybertron-Villains-Decepticon-Clones-set.jpg|thumb|250px|Decepticon Pounce and Wingspan]][[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Galactic-Odyssey-Collection-Paradron-Medics-Lifeline.jpg|thumb|250px|Deluxe Class Lifeline]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TBA'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-E32 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Bluestreak]]}}
*Galactic Odyssey Collection: [[Master (planet)|Dominus]]
*Galactic Odyssey Collection: [[Botropolis]]
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Thrust, Runabout, Galactic Odyssey Collection}}

====''Selects''====
Continuing on from ''Siege'', the special edition ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' line offers redecos catering to fans, sold through online retailers in the US and Canada. Unlike with ''Power of the Primes'' and ''Siege'', the ''Selects'' add-ons to ''Earthrise'' are not branded with the ''Earthrise'' logo, but are nonetheless registered on this wiki page for convenience.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Shared exclusives'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|WFC-GS10 Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit ([[Wingthing_(G1)#Generations|Decepticon Wingthing]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Decepticon Frenzy]], [[Skar (Decepticon)#Generations|Decepticon Skar]] & [[Knok#Generations|Autobot/Decepticon Knok]])}}
{{Bp-merc|WFC-GS11 [[Exhaust#Generations|Decepticon Exhaust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS12 [[Greasepit (facility)#Generations|Greasepit]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS13 [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations|Hubcap]]}}
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS14 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GS14|Megatron (G2)]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS15 [[Hot House (facility)#Generations|Hot House]]}}
{{Bp-merc|WFC-GS16 [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Generations|Bug Bite]]}}
{{bp-sa|WFC-GS17 [[Ratchet (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Ratchet]] & [[Optimus Prime (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS18 [[Tigertrack#Generations|Autobot Tigertrack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS19 [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations|Rotorstorm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS20 [[Cordon#Generations|Cordon]] & [[Spin-Out (G1)#Generations|Autobot Spin-Out]]}}
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS21 [[Sandstorm (G2)#Generations|Sandstorm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS22 [[Black Roritchi#Generations|Black Roritchi]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:Selects-WFC-GS10-Earthrise-Soundwave-Spy-Patrol.jpg|thumb|250px|''Selects'' Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Megatron (G2) and beyond, excluding Hot House, Bug Bite, Tigertrack and Rotorstorm}}

==''Earthrise'' (TakaraTomy)==
[[File:WFC-Earthrise-logo.png|center|250px]]
TakaraTomy's ''Transformers Earthrise'' (トランスフォーマーアースライズ) toyline sees the "brand unification" strategy from 2017 continue: ''most'' of the toys in TakaraTomy's version of the line are are almost completely identical to their Hasbro counterparts with the exception of having the clip out maps and red decoders included in the package, just released in different waves and given new "ID" numbers with lightly-altered packaging.

Unfortunately for some, TakaraTomy's regular-retail lineup is ''considerably'' smaller than Hasbro's, with nearly half the line being sold as [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusives.

===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[April 25]], [[2020]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ER-01 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Hoist]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER-02 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime with Trailer]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[May 30]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ER-03 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER-04 [[Ironworks (facility)#Generations|Ironworks]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[June 27]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|ER-05 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[July 25]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ER-06 [[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[August 29]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ER-07 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[September 26]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-merc|ER-08 [[Doubledealer#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Doubledealer]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[November 21]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ER-09 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Arcee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER-10 [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Scorponok]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[December 10]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ER-11 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sunstreaker]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[January 20]], [[2021]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|ER-12 [[Fasttrack (G1)#Generations|Fasttrack]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER-13 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Everything beyond wave 6}}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="30%" valign="top"|'''[[TakaraTomy Mall]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-01 [[Soundbarrier#Toys|Soundbarrier]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-02 [[Grapple (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Grapple]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-03 [[Trip-Up#Generations|Trip-Up]] & [[Big Daddy (G1)#Generations|Daddy-O]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-04 [[Bombshock (G1)#Generations|Bombshock]] & [[Growl (G1)#Generations|Growl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-05 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{Bp-qu|ER EX-06 [[Slitherfang#Toys|Slitherfang]]}}
{{Bp-qu|ER EX-07 [[Allicon#Generations|Quintesson Allicon]]}}
{{Bp-qu|ER EX-08 [[Quintesson Judge#Toys|Quintesson Judge]]}}
</ul>
|width="30%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-09 [[Ground Hog#Generations|Ground Hog]] & [[Roller Force#Generations|Roller Force]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-10 [[Snapdragon (G1)#Generations|Snapdragon]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-11 [[Blast Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)#Generations|Fuzer]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-12 [[Airwave (facility)#Generations|Airwave]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-13 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Trailbreaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-14 [[Runamuck (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Runamuck]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-15 [[Doublecrosser#Toys|Doublecrosser]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-16 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]] & [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
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<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-17 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AUOP|Alternate Universe Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-18 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]] & [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-19 [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ramjet]] & [[Dirge (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dirge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-20 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ratchet]] & [[Lifeline#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lifeline]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ER EX-21 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Bluestreak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ER EX-22 [[Centurion droid#toys|Centurion Drone]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Everything beyond "EX-10"}}

==Notes==
*The first figure announced to be a part of ''Earthrise'' was [[Runamuck (G1)#Generations|Runamuck]], the winner of the second 2019 [[fan polls|fan poll]].
*Most figures released in ''Earthrise'' have almost entirely abandoned the use of metal screws to secure parts, having changed to mostly using metal pins to secure parts into place. This makes it considerably more difficult for aspiring [[Customizing|customizers]] to disassemble their figures for painting or modification. However, one can use a pin knocking rig, examples of such included in some third party customisation kits, to remove and reinsert pins.
*A number of figures featured in the line make use of [[Partformer|partsforming]] in their transformation engineering to achieve a level of cartoon accuracy rivaling that of ''Masterpiece'' figures.
*Oddly, in the side-of-box art for ''Earthrise'', Trailbreaker and Megatron are depicted in the bodies of their [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'']] and ''Siege'' toys respectively. Bumblebee and Arcee use G1 cartoon-accurate designs as opposed to their actual toys. Hound, Sideswipe, Bumblebee, Shockwave, and Unicron, despite having other toys in the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', do not have ''Earthrise'' toys.
*Despite being advertised as [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] during the 2020 New York Toy Fair presentation, both Snapdragon and Doubledealer were eventually released in Decepticon-themed packaging. The latter features the Mercenary symbol on the box insert and instructions.
*The majority of Wave 2 figures have misprints on their map pieces. Only Airwave does not have some kind of misprint, and the reason for this is unknown. The Quintesson Judge also includes a misprint, while Megatron does not, indicating that the error is exclusive to wave 2 figures. Thankfully, people are working out which parts of the pieces to ignore while completing the map.

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Trailbreaker (G1)/toys

2020-10-13T16:22:32Z

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[[File:G1 boxart Trailbreaker.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|''Building up a head of steam on the trail we break!'']]

'''Trailbreaker''' has enough toys to blaze a trail.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Trailbreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If your vehicle mode looks like this, you might be a redneck!]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' ([[1984]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''25'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles, radar scanner, 2 fists (left & right)

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Trailbreaker transforms into a Toyota 4WD Hi-Lux camper truck. In robot mode, both of his lower arms are projectile launchers, able to load and fire either his fists or his projectiles, which consist of two [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] silver missiles and two silver "twin blasters". The [[Hasbro]] version of the toy severely weakened the springs [[for safety reasons]].

:This mold was later [[retool]]ed to make [[Hoist (G1)/toys|Hoist]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Trailbreaker/trailbreaker.htm More information on Trailbreaker at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-trailbreaker/233/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Trailbreaker at Transformerland.com]''
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===Collector's Edition===
*'''Trailbreaker''' (2001)
**''Accessories'': 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles, radar scanner, 2 fists (left & right)

:In August 2001, Trailbreaker was given a short-run [[Collector's Edition]] [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] (limited to only 1,000 pieces) by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as a C3 convention [[exclusive item]], bundled together with Hoist.

===Universe (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy IronhideWM.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|For those of you who are not familiar with this term, say it with me.
- Vee-hicle.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus & Ironhide''' (Basic, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Rifle
{{note|The ''Universe'' release of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Ironhide (RID)#Universe (2003)|Ironhide]] was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Trailbreaker by [[Ask Vector Prime]]/[[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]].}}

:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[Motormouth]], Ironhide transforms into a Ford F150 Flareside pickup truck. His truck deco is an obvious [[homage]] to the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] character Trailbreaker; this was likely one of many aborted attempts to get the character on shelves again stymied by [[trademark]] issues. He was only available in a Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] pack with [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#WMSC|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/TFUIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
[[File:EncoreTrailbreaker Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ol' Blue Eye]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' ([[2008]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Twin Blasters", 2 missiles, radar scanner, 2 fists (left & right)

:Trailbreaker was also reissued in TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. While the original had a red visor, the Encore reissue is notable for having a blue visor and a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot symbol on his hood/chest.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Cybertron/Trailbreaker/trailbreaker.htm More information on ''Encore'' Trailbreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy Trailcutter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cutting a trail to a closeout shelf near you!]]
*'''Trailcutter''' ([[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]], [[2011]])

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class toys, Trailbreaker is now renamed "Trailcutter" due to [[trademark]] reasons. He converts into a camper truck again, but with a front section similar to that of a Cadillac Escalade. His head sculpt is essentially the Generation 1 toy's head, including the visor, with the more humanoid face of the [[character model|cartoon model]]. The same "hybrid" design had been previously used by [[Dan Khanna]] for [[3H Productions|3H]]'s [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|''Universe'' comic]] and by Hasbro for ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (originally intended as Trailbreaker) and his [[redeco]] [[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]]. As with all ''Reveal the Shield'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends toys were largely released in discount and closeout chains in the U.S., predominantly at Five Below stores.

:This mold was also sold in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' line (see below), and was used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Generations|Hoist]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Trailcutter/trailcutter.htm More information on ''Reveal the Shield'' Trailcutter at TFU.info]''
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===Chronicle===
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleTrailbreakerToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Less naked than this, really.]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Trailbreaker is a redeco of the ''Transformers'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Trailcutter toy, sporting a tampographed Autobot symbol... which is not present on the stock photos. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===Generations===
====Thrilling 30====
[[File:Generations trailcutter(trailbreaker).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Renaming|Name change]]? What do you mean it was in the comic? Let's see, then... Nope, nothing. You sure you aren't misremembering things?"]]
*'''Trailcutter''' (Deluxe Class, [[2013]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #001'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof/battle shield

:Part of the fifth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Trailcutter is a new design with a modern pick-up truck alternate mode. Additionally, many of his [[robot mode]] details are based on [[Alex Milne]]'s Cybertronian design for the character in the ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets the Eye]]'' comic series. His truck bed canopy is removable, and transforms into a "battle shield" with mounted blasters. It features a flip-out [[5 mm post|5 mm handle]] as well as two 5 mm posts and ports, and can peg onto any of his numerous ports. The 5 mm ports on the legs, in particular, allow you to attach weapons from other figures to them so that Trailcutter can emulate Fortress Maximus.

:The American release comes packaged with a copy of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Reluctant Specialist|Spotlight: Trailcutter]]'', featuring a cropped version of its [[Clayton Crain]] retailer incentive cover, which is called out as a 'Hasbro Exclusive Cover' on its front. Additionally, the contents of the issue are edited to remove references to Trailcutter's original name and overt mentions of alcohol-like usage of Energon drinks. The European and Canadian releases come packaged without the Spotlight.

:He was later retooled into ''Generations'' [[Hoist (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Hoist]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Toys|Lift-Ticket]]. This toy also served as the basis of the non-toy characters [[Flatline (G1)|IDW Flatline]], [[Turbofire#Wings Universe|''Wings Universe'' Turbofire]], [[Trailbreaker (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Trailbreaker]], and [[Lockdown (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Lockdown]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenTrailcutter/trailcutter.htm More information on ''Generations'' Trailcutter at TFU.info]''

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''

:An [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. He comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Thundercracker]], Trailcutter, and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Hoist]], all in both modes. The figurines are based on their ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-Trailcutter-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If the Hand of Midas had a minituarize setting.]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''

:Another exclusive version of Titan Class [[Metroplex (G1)#ACGHK2013|Metroplex]] was made available at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2013. This Metroplex also has the 12 figurines of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Thundercracker]], Trailcutter, and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#ACGHK2013|Hoist]], but casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver.

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*'''Trailbreaker & Hoist''' (Multi-pack, 2013-[[November 30|11-30]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG-27'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof/battle shield

:Released in the Japanese ''Generations'' lineup, Trailbreaker is a redeco of ''Generations'' Deluxe Trailcutter cast in a different shade of black and a darker red with a translucent blue windshield. He also features new [[paint operation]]s, such as silver paint on his bumper, hubcaps, and forearms, painted back lights, and a red visor based on his original toy. He swaps the red and blue details on the Hasbro version's upper arms for a more comic accurate silver and red. Trailbreaker was only available in a two-pack with [[Hoist (G1)/toys#TG27|Hoist]].

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWDlxTrailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|<s>Isn't [[Ironhide (Movie)|movieverse Ironhide]] the popular one?</s> Aren't I the popular one?]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**'''5 OF 5: [[Sky Reign]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Axe, double-barreled gun/fist/foot

:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Trailbreaker (now using his original name again) is a retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Offroad#Toys|Decepticon Offroad]] sporting a new head and forearms that draw from his Generation 1 animation model, including a gun-hand. Additionally, his combiner fist/ foot weapon has retooled finger and thumb parts making his hand look more like a claw. The combiner hand can be inserted into the 5 mm peg port at the end of his gun hand, similarly to [[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Rook]]. As with other ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxes, Trailbreaker can combine to form [[Sky Reign#Generations|Sky Reign]] as either an arm or a leg. He can also combine with any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager class figure or even into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs. While the front hood/windshields are needed to be folded as kneecaps for his leg mode, the piece also had a tendency to dislodge if he collides to Optimus Prime/Motormaster's and Hot Spot's protruding foot while the legs are being swiveled in his standing position, unless the leg joints are bent down to lessen the problem.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|TFSS]] [[Ruckus (G1)#Generations|Grabuge]] and ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors|Zombie War Breakdown]], and was differently retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[First Aid (G1)#Generations|First Aid]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]].

:Trailbreaker comes with a copy of ''The Transformers'' vol. 2 #40 (Combiner Wars part 2), "[[The Possible Light]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later also showed up at TJ Maxx in the USA at reduced prices with the collector card.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWTrailbreaker/trailbreaker.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Trailbreaker at TFU.info]''

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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Deluxe-Trailbreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|HELLO, FAT TRAILBREAKER!]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2020)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E34'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-EX 13'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[November 21]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Arm-mounted gun, shield
:[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] Trailbreaker is a retool of [[Hoist (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Hoist]] that converts from a robot into a camper truck. Aside from a newly molded head and gun attachment, Trailbreaker's back was retooled to remove the towing apparatus from Hoist, though the roof lights were retained. The figure also gains a flip-out shoulder cannon, and much like the ''Thrilling 30'' Trailcutter, Trailbreaker's camper section can be removed to be used as a shield. It has a hole on top to store his gun attachment in vehicle mode, but the shield must be [[Partformer|removed]] to deploy the rooflights and shoulder cannon before re-attaching it to his back.

:The radar dish for his vehicle mode was sold separately as part of the ''Earthrise'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] set. Trailbreaker and his fellow Deluxe wavemates were first found in Singapore before wave 2 was released.

:His map piece is unlabeled, but contains part of [[Cybertron_(planet)|Cybertron]] and one of its moons. It also shows the Nemesis taking off from Cybertron.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy TrailcutterKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dragon Assault''' (Beast Force Figure Pack, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2234'''
**''Pieces'': 42
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, wrist-blaster

: The ''[[Kre-O]]'' Beast Force "[[Dragon Assault]]" set includes a Trailcutter [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]] who can be rebuilt into a 4-wheel-drive truck, or as close as you can get at that size. Extra detailing is provided by customer-applied [[sticker]]s.

: The set also comes with a brick-built [[Grimwing (Prime)#Kre-O|Grimwing]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OTrailcutter/trailcutter.htm More information on Trailcutter at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Trailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| MY REAL NAME IS BACK!!.]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, double barreled pistol

: Part of the sixth regular assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] Micro-Changers, Trailbreaker (apparently Hasbro was finally able to reclaim the name) is a Kreon minifigure that can be rebuilt into a pickup truck. While clearly based on the Generation 1 character, the details of his deco are much more based on the [[live-action film series|live-action movie]] style of bot. He sports the Constructicon helmet.

:Unlike prior Micro-Changer assortments, this series does not have any sort identification code for the bags' actual contents, meaning you'd best be good at the feel-though-the-bag method.

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Chinese/Asian markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.

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[[File:TF-Kre-O-Kreon-Class-of-1984-Trailcutter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"TRAILCUTTER" AGAIN? OH COME ON!]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Class Clown
**''Accessories'': Clip-on turbine

: This version of Trailcutter (again named as such) has much more detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions, save for his (shiny) cartoon-based face.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OTrailcutter/trailcutter.htm More information on Class of 1984 Trailcutter at TFU.info]''

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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-EX-Trailbreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not the first [[Scrapper (G1)|dead leg]] on a combiner...too soon?]]
*'''Lynxmaster''' (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''UW-EX'''

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Trailbreaker is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy in a color layout based on his original toy (except with a blue visor) and some additional painted details such as a painted bumper. He was only available in a [[TakaraTomy Mall]]-exclusive [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors 2|Lynxmaster]] multi-pack.

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===Other attempts===
There are quite a few Transformers toys that were at one point in their development supposed to be a new form for (or tribute to) Trailbreaker, but before the "Reveal the Shield" Legends Class toy, all of these became other characters with other names, most likely due to [[Hasbro]]'s inability to secure the [[trademark]].

Trailbreaker's appearance in the [[3H Productions|3H]] [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|''Universe'' comic]] stems from early plans to release a Trailbreaker redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[X-Brawn]] mold as a convention exclusive in 2003. Reportedly, Hasbro themselves also had the same idea for the mass retail Universe Deluxe assortment, but due to the aforementioned reasons, the toy was ultimately given a different deco and released as [[Ratchet (Universe)|Autobot Ratchet]] instead.

Later, a [[redeco]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Spy Changer]] [[Ironhide (RID)#Universe (2003)|Ironhide]] was released as a Wal*Mart exclusive under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' banner, a black pickup truck with the distinctive red and yellow stripes from Trailbreaker's original toy. Ultimately, this toy would be released as ''Universe'' Ironhide instead. Years later, the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] would [[Repurposing|repurpose]] the toy as Trailbreaker, restoring the original intent.

The original Trailbreaker toy was also among a list of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]] intended for release as part of the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' found in Australian [[Toys"R"Us]] computers, but with the cancellation of the ''Commemorative Series'', these plans never came to fruition.

The next attempt was in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, the toy that would eventually become [[Swindle (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Swindle]] and later [[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]]. A [[retool]] of the [[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Hound]] Jeep Wrangler toy, its head is a cross between the original Trailbreaker toy's helmet and the cartoon model's face, surprisingly similar to [[Dan Khanna]]'s rendition of the character in 3H's ''Universe'' comic. A black and white version of a proposed color guide for the unreleased Trailbreaker version of the sculpt was depicted in the Japanese ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' book.

Finally, the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' Autobot [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Overhaul]] was originally going to be called "Trailbreaker", and the head sculpt was to have more elements from the Generation 1 character's design. These plans were again scrapped, but the character's upgraded form, '''Leobreaker''', retains the "breaker" portion of the name, since "Leohaul" sounds really silly. (The name "Overcast" was temporarily considered, but quickly dropped again.)

==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 9''' (multi-pack, 1986)
**''ID number:'' '''Collection No. 3'''
:In Japan, a red rubber mini-figure of Trailbreaker was available in part of a [[Decoy|multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec|tech spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something.

*'''Trailbreaker''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''10'''

: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 Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Trailbreaker/trailbreaker.htm More information on Decoy Trailbreaker at TFU.info]''

===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:MovieTrailbreaker3DCard.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Admit it. That head peeking up from the truck mode is hilarious.]]
*'''Trailbreaker''' (2007)

:A 26-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Trailbreaker "transforms" into a black pickup truck with a camper shell. He uses the same parts layout as [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]].

:The Battle-Card may or may not actually represent [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|the live-action movie version of Trailbreaker]], as the design is clearly in the live-action movie aesthetic (and a version of the Trailbreaker character exists in the "movie" universe anyway). The card's listed abilities — an Invisible Force Field and a Radio Jammer — line up with Trailbreaker's G1 abilities, however, so who knows.

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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Tlstrailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Insecure about his forcefield face, Trailbreaker gets a faceplate and claims he's going retro.]]
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Trailbreaker is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He is largely based on his original toy and features a gun, but has no special gimmicks. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Trailbreakers.

:Like most of his wave, Trailbreaker's bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraphs.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W3PrivateTrailbreaker.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Private Trailbreaker, Infantry-Fortification & Defense''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T24/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10

:Private Trailbreaker, Infantry-Fortification & Defense 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 art reuses line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Trailcutter toy. The line-art for Alt Mode was drawn by [[Dan Khanna]]. The artwork is recolored seemingly to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneTrailbreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*Trailbreaker's mold was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "4WD Hi-Lux", available in three different colors: black, blue, or yellow. The blue version was sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as the ''[[Diakron]]'' "DK-3" Car/Robot in [[1983]], seemingly just a few months before the toy would be rebranded as a Transformer. There is an easy way to tell the black ''Diaclone'' 4WD Hi-Lux apart from a ''Transformers'' Trailbreaker, though—the ''Diaclone'' toy's vehicle mode stickers have a yellow background.
*The ''Combiner Wars'' Trailbreaker tooling had a "pretooled" alternate head as [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Notes|Hoist]], but this was ultimately not used for any figures.

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Fasttrack (G1)

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{{disambig3|Fasttrack}}

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

[[File:TVMJan1988Fasttrack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Here, Fasttrack shows off the latest in late '70s model kit stylings.]]

'''Fasttrack''' is a semi-autonomous armored interceptor under the control of the Decepticon [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:Fasttrack.jpg|left|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]] has much to answer for]]
Fasttrack was among the Decepticons under Scorponok's command. They were ambushed while leading captured Autobots on a death march to the [[smelting pool]]. Fasttrack seemed caught off-balance by the attack and was among the first to flee the scene once the retreat was sounded. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

{{note|The comic's mistake-riddled coloring seems to indicate Fasttrack was the fleeing Decepticon Scorponok called a coward after pointing out they were badly outgunned. The [[robot mode]] shown was [[Blot (G1)|Blot]]'s, however—a mistake also not uncommon in the ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' comic.}}

Fasttrack also participated in the attack on the [[Nebulos|Nebulan]] capital of [[Koraja]]. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Fasttrack was on guard outside of Scorponok's fortress mode. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Fasttrack.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Pardon me, I need to guide a plane down the runway here."]]
*'''Scorponok''' (Headmaster, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-93'''
**''Accessories'': 2 guns

: Available only with the large [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] Decepticon Scorponok, Fasttrack transforms into a six-wheeled assault buggy. His axles were designed for quick rolling down the main ramp of Scorponok's city mode. Like his animation model below, his two guns can be either hand-held or shoulder mounted.

:Fasttrack was redecoed into [[Black Roritchi]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Fasttrack/fasttrack.htm More information on Fasttrack at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Fasttrack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Hasbro]] denied the possibility of a [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] Micromaster, but Fasttrack's wheels say otherwise.]]
*'''Decepticon Fasttrack''' (Deluxe, 2020)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E35'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-12'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[January 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Blasters

: Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxes, Decepticon Fasttrack is a "Modulator"-styled figure, transforming via [[partformer|part-forming]] into either a six-wheeled buggy with twin blasters or a staff weapon for his larger partner Scorponok, all based on the original toy, the [[Guardminder]] character model, and the "Tyrant Spear" from BlackZarak, with an amusingly short handle. His back piece has an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connection point, which allows him to link up with other toys in the line to form larger fortifications.

: His parts can also be used to augment other figures as armor and add-on weapons, similar to the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] of the prior ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline. This mold was also used to make [[Black_Roritchi#Generations|Black Roritchi]].

:Fasttrack and his fellow Deluxe wavemates were first found in Singapore before wave 2 was released.

:Fasttrack comes with the map piece showing [[Botropolis|Botropolis]].
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==Notes==
[[File:Fasttrack model.jpg|thumb|"'Inanimate'?! I'll show [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|HIM]] 'inanimate'!"]]

*Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "[[The Rebirth]]", the mini-series which ended the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|US Generation 1 cartoon]], but never actually appeared. He may have been slated to appear before "Rebirth" was cut from five episodes to three.
*Fasttrack's design was re-used in ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the [[Guardminder]]s. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black Roritchi's colors.
*Answering a [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Grim Gram]] in the UK comics, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] said he did not consider semi-autonomous units like [[Scamper]] or [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] to "count" as [[Transformer]]s; they were considered components of larger Transformers instead.
*The 1987 toy catalogue displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Fasttrack''' (ファストトラック ''Fasutotorakku'')

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Runamuck (G1)

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{{disambig3|Runamuck}}
:''Runamuck is a [[Decepticon]] [[Battlecharger]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Runamuckg1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Damnit Pantera, this beer is warm!]]
'''Runamuck''' (also known as '''Runamok''') and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] are the [[Battlecharger]]s, a nearly inseparable pair of hooligans. Runamuck in particular likes to make things explode, heh heh, and ''loves'' a good wreck. He has been known to wander around junkyards, fascinated by the carnage of twisted metal and shattered glass. This only makes him want to blow more enemies into heaps of slag. Heh heh, slag. He does not consider it beneath him to indulge in petty acts of vandalism, and thinks a good insult sprayed on a clean wall is a Decepticon victory, heh heh.

As a Battlecharger, he's well-equipped to do it. He'll speed up crowded highways at his 180 MPH top speed (at which he can go up to 600 miles), smashing everything in his path, without regard to his fenders. Then he transforms into [[robot mode]] (in less than half a second) to use his prized tool of wholesale destruction—a [[friction rifle]].

This terrible weapon does little damage, but it leaves a field around his target that enhances molecular heating from friction. With the slightest move, a catastrophic buildup of thermal energy bursts his foe asunder in a shower of burned metal fragments and smoke. The field wears off in five minutes, if the target is able to stay absolutely still for that long. Usually they just end up as a big mess. Runamuck loves a big mess, heh heh.

Runamuck is also equipped with short-range rocket boosters to help him jump over obstacles, but strangely enough, he is terrified of heights.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Battlechargersperchance.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|My car is really fast... it kicks a lotta ass... it runs on gas... I drive it on the grass...]]
The Battlechargers were summoned to [[Earth]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], who wanted a dramatic way to announce his challenge to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] for a fight to the death. The two immediately ignored their orders, and began to raise a bit of random highway havoc. ''Encountering [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], the two dropped firetraps and wrecked piles of cars behind them. Unable to stop them quietly on his own terms, Prowl grew angry and... was halted by Optimus Prime, who was dismayed with his recklessness.''<ref>This story may not have happened in the Marvel continuity proper, as it occurs in a dream sequence within a story that leads into the incompatible [[Earthforce]] storyline.</ref> {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}} During a break in the mayhem, they rested in a parking lot and saw a defiant youngster expressing his disgust of family vacations through graffiti. His dad angrily escorted him back to the station wagon, and their holiday trip resumed. The Battlechargers, impressed by the boy's disregard for authority, began following the family on a road trip through the [[United States of America|U.S.]], defacing any monuments they happened upon (such as [[Mount Rushmore]], the [[Gateway Arch]] in [[St. Louis]], and the [[Washington Monument]]). They wrote insults and jokes in a [[Cybertronian language]], thus attracting the attention of [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]], which had already captured thirteen Autobots.

[[File:Battlechargers-marvel23a.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
RAAT caught up with them in [[Philadelphia]], where [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] engaged them in a battle that nearly killed the graffiti-inclined boy. Because of her disregard for civilian safety, Circuit Breaker was temporarily stripped of her command and ordered to stay out of action. Itching for revenge, she found her only allies to be the partially-disassembled [[Autobot]]s in her RAAT lab. She didn't have time to rebuild them all properly, but she knew she could jury-rig them together into [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|a single form which she could partially control]]. However, she needed the Autobots' consent, and they only agreed to do it if she would release them afterward. She agreed, and she soon fought an aerial battle with the two Decepticons at the [[Statue of Liberty]] (where, incidentally, they had written "humans are wimps" in poor English). The two hooligans met quick defeat at the hands of her makeshift gestalt, their charred bodies sent plunging into the harbor. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}} ''Optimus, worried, watched multiple screens showing the latest attacks by Decepticon arrivals from Cybertron, and saw that Runamuck and Runabout were only the most recent to endanger human life.''{{storylink|Prey!}}

Some contradictory accounts followed. One placed Runamuck alongside [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s crew, aiding in his facade that presented the Decepticons' island base as a [[Club Con|tropical resort for humans]]. Runamuck was advertised on television as part of the island's smiling welcoming party. Another account placed Runamack helping the Autobot Blaster in a training session before he infiltrated said island base. Best to not think too hard about either. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

[[File:Hosehead3.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|That big guy, like, kicked the little guys' asses.]]
When [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] wanted to wrest control of the Earth-based Decepticons from [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]], the Battlechargers joined his motley band of rebels. {{storylink|Surrender!}} They attacked Scorponok's [[New Jersey (Earth)|New Jersey]] [[New Jersey base|base]], collapsing it onto itself. [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] then urged his comrades to help him dig out whatever survivors there might be to offer them a choice; join them or be destroyed. Unfortunately, the first to be excavated was Scorponok. Runamuck, [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], Runabout, and [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] tried to gun him down together, but their laser fire proved ineffective against Scorponok's ultra-dense armor. The enemy leader easily tackled all four of them at once, taking them out of the ensuing battle. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}} Just as said battle ended, the combatants were transported to Cybertron by [[Primus]], who was gathering his Transformer children to stand against the demigod [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. The pair were in attendance as Primus spoke to the assembled Transformers through the body of [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]], though Runamuck was more concerned about some Autobots they'd recently angered as Runabout screwed his [[kibble]] back on. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}} Runamuck was a casualty in the ensuing planet-wide battle, his wrecked [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] (oddly emblazoned with an Autobot symbol) was shown amongst the fallen. {{storylink|Still Life!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Battlechargers stunticons life in the slow lane.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
During the [[Decepticon Civil War]], Runamuck sided against [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and joined [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s team. When Shockwave heard the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] had been revived without the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], he and his men attacked [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s crew in an attempt to beat the secret of their resurrection out of them. Runamuck managed to set [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]]'s wing on fire with his [[friction rifle]], but just a second later Grimlock decked him with a thunder-lizard punch, taking him out of the fight. {{storylink|Two Steps Back!}}

When the fighting between Megatron's and Shockwave's forces reached a height neither faction leader was comfortable with, they called for an [[Enclave]] to negotiate an alliance. Runamuck attended the festivities, only for some Autobot saboteurs to fake an assassination attempt on Megatron. A giant brawl ensued, and Runamuck got the stuffing beat out of him. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}}

When Megatron lost a [[global warming satellite]] to the Autobots, along with its poison gas canisters, Shockwave sent the Battlechargers out to retrieve it for his own purposes. They ran into [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] at the crash site, and got into a fight over who would take possession of the rocket and its contents. Little did they know the Autobot [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] had already removed and neutralized the rocket's contents, making their tussle utterly pointless' {{storylink|Life in the Slow Lane}} Later, after the Decepticon factions unified, Runabout and Runamuck were seen attacking the Autobot Earthbase with the full Decepticon force but they ultimately failed to gain any ground and retreated. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}
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=====Rhythms of Darkness!=====
In an alternate future in [[2009]], Runamuck was among the warriors defending the [[Decepticon Powerbase]] against a desperate assault launched by the last seven remaining Autobots. He was shot down by a charging [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:NewDawn-whatarethey.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Yay, I'm alive! Probably forev—]]
Despite his apparent death, Runamuck was with the other Decepticons when they ran into [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. He was among the first casualties of a battle that nearly cost even the new-and-improved [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] his life. {{storylink|New Dawn}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Prowl streetwise runamuck destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
During [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]] fiasco, Runamuck was defending the [[Civil Defense Hub]] when the remaining free Autobots besieged and took control of it. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] had [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] out hunting for [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s Neo-Decepticons but they had apparently gone to ground, leaving only "small fry" like Runamuck still visibly active. Having insulted him to his face, the Autobots arrested him anyway, leading him away in cuffs. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Roger Behr]] (English), [[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Chaos RunamuckonBlastOff.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Heh heh. FIRE. FIRE!]]
Runamuck first appeared attacking [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and some other Autobots investigating a decimated [[Earth Defense Command]] station that had crashed on [[Goo 8739B]]. Riding [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]], Runamuck strafed the Autobots with a [[death crystal]] shooter. (The station had been destroyed by death crystals, so it's possible that was Runamuck's work as well.) The Autobots engaged the duo in a short space battle that ended when Runamuck blew up a comet with the death crystals, delaying the Autobots long enough to get away. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

[[File:GhostMachine RunaboutVsRunamuck.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|OW! AHH!! Cut it out, fartknocker!]]
He was next seen guarding [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s city mode on [[Chaar]] with Runabout. They were attacked by [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] and the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who wanted to steal one of Trypticon's eyes for Unicron. Starscream possessed Runabout, shot Runamuck, then ran into a wall, knocking Runabout unconscious. Runamuck, however, was able to sound an alarm, and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] arrived to help. Scourge got Trypticon's eye, and Starscream possessed Astrotrain and escaped. Later, under Unicron's orders, Starscream returned to Chaar and took control of Trypticon, not knowing that Dirge, Thrust, and the Battlechargers were inside. Starscream used Trypticon to bring Unicron's head down Cybertron's surface, but Thrust sabotaged Trypticon from within before Starscream could connect Unicron to the planet. Starscream came out of Trypticon and demanded that Unicron give him a corporeal form so he could complete the connections. Just as Unicron did so, Autobot-planted explosives detonated and sent Unicron's head back into orbit. Starscream was also flung into outer space, where [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] began pursuing him. Trypticon (and the Decepticons inside him) were probably thrown into space as well. Although the Battlechargers were not seen again, Trypticon and the others were, so they most likely did survive. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
Runabout and Runamuck were among the Decepticons who attacked the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]] in the 1980s to steal the [[Transform Super Cog]]. Using their car modes, the duo barreled through the Autobot defenders, entered the base and seized the cog only to be defeated by [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:ComingStorm1-Battlechargers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|The lads discuss Winger.]]
Runabout and Runamuck were present during the battle that led to the destruction of [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}} At some other time, the pair were hanging out with the equally-delinquent pair of [[Jetstorm (G2)|Jetstorm]] and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] when a [[Nexus Prime|giant Autobot]] and his [[Aquarius (SG)|Quintesson cohort]] wandered into their territory. While Jetstorm and Deluge jumped the Autobot, Runabout and Runamuck tortured the Quintesson. But as Runamuck was pressing his foot down on the Quintesson's head, he surprised to learn just how strong his would-be victim's tentacles were. A short moment later, all four Decepticons were defeated, left brutally embarrassed. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

At some point between various upgrades, the quick-transformation feature from Runamuck's frame was abandoned in order to boost his armament and resistance to harm. Both Battlechargers were also offered a flight mode but turned it down. Runamuck often forgot this final detail, and would jump off of buildings and cliffs in an effort to take to the air. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 43|Runamuck's profile in Club magazine #43}}

After having been absent from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for a very long time, [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] made a secret return. He enlisted Runabout and Runamuck in filling him in on what he had missed, and the pair gave him a very amusing, yet sufficiently informative, recollection of the events of the [[Battle of Autobot City]] and [[The Rebirth|Cybertron's first contact with Nebulos]]. The information convinced Jhiaxus that this would be the perfect time to rebuild his [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward}}

The two Battlechargers were dispatched to find some [[personality component]]s, and in the process discovered a [[stasis hibernation pod]] which opened to reveal [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}} They took the amnesiac Side Burn him back to Jhiaxus, after which they all headed to [[Nebulos]], where Jhiaxus had Runamuck and Runabout kidnap [[Hi-Q]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}} After they arrived on [[Qre]], the pair engaged in some racing with Side Burn. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 4}} When Side Burn's advances were rebuffed by [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]], Runamuck suggested giving her some space, but Side Burn followed Runabout's advice to follow her instead. The Battlechargers trailed behind him. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 5}} Following Jhiaxus's defeat, Side Burn promised the pair leniency, and indeed after the pair returned to Earth with the Autobots, Hi-Q said he wouldn't press charges. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 6}}
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===Battle Beneath the Ice===
One day, the Battlecharger duo was sent to destroy the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] in [[San Francisco]], but Runamuck's fear of heights prevented him from even driving onto it. Runabout was taken out of by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]], and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], who soon came bearing down on Runamuck. The battle was televised on the news and recorded by [[Jeff Grey]], who later discussed it with Hot Rod during a chance meeting. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predaconstww.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Aaa, [[Starscream (G1)|this guy]] sucks! Change the channel, Runabout!]]
After the death of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], Runamuck participated in the destruction of [[Altihex]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] got caught up in their first battle, the Battlechargers joined [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] in disabling [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and helping [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] assume control over Megatron's plans. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} Runamuck continued to follow Starscream when, roughly a million years later, Megatron was lost in a [[space bridge]] accident and the Decepticons split into several factions. Runamuck and Runabout joined up with Starscream's new group of [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]]. They remained defiant even when the other Decepticon factions were prepared to sign a peace treaty with the Autobots and staged an attack on the ceremony at [[Tyger Pax]]. They were repulsed. Violently. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} But then, Megatron returned to Cybertron, backed by an [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] army. With these drones, he quickly took over the planet and unified the Decepticon forces. With Cybertron now under Decepticon control, Runamuck was put to work as one of the guards in [[Internment Camp Pi]], overlooking the slave Autobot workforce. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

In the modern era, Runamuck and Runabout were serving [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] "under the table" as assassins. When the [[Triple Changer]] [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] removed Optimus Prime from his cell, the Battlechargers followed them into the [[Old Slave Trails]] and made an attempt on Prime's life. Sandstorm was killed, but Runamuck was captured and held prisoner by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s resistance movement. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} He apparently broke free and joined back up with Runabout after the Autobots resumed control of Cybertron. The two of them were scrounging around for fresh energon and a hideout to avoid Autobot patrols when they stumbled upon one of Shockwave's hidden bases. While Runamuck amused himself by lighting [[Mini-spy|Mini-spies]] on fire, Runabout accidentally activated one of Shockwave's cloning experiments, [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], whose massive energon radiation overloaded the Battlechargers' circuitry, frying them reeeaaal good. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] later watched footage of this incident while trying to unravel Shockwave's schemes. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

When last seen, Runamuck and Runabout had been found by the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] was tending to their damaged bodies as they were taken into custody. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Infiltration issue 0|Transformers: Infiltration #0]]

[[File:Megs Origins Battlechargers.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]

Runamuck was one of many bots to come from distant regions of Cybertron to attend [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s speeches and demonstrations of power as the Decepticon faction begun to take shape. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} When Megatron gave the order to burn [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] to the ground after having done away with the [[Senate]], Runamuck was the first to leap forward in order to carry out his leader's orders. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}} Early in the war, Runamuck was present as [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] was accepted into the ranks of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Drift issue 2|Drift #2}}

Following the fall of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]'s government, he was among the Decepticons who hunted down and arrested Autobots resisting [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s rule. {{storylink|Transformation (issue)|Transformation}} When the captured Autobots staged a prison break, Runamuck, Runabout and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] tried and failed to stop them. {{storylink|Rise}} The Battlechargers were later present in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] when [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]] announced he was the new leader of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}}

At some point in time, Runamuck fought against the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] alongside [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] and were thoroughly trounced for their efforts. {{storylink|Spotlight: Grimlock}}

[[File:Infiltration1-gimme.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Headliners! At last!]]

Four million years later, Runamuck was part of the Decepticon insurgent cell that had operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, working to destabilise Earth's governing organisations and create global anarchy. He, Runabout and [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] were assigned by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] to intercept the human [[Stoker]] and retrieve his [[SM-40]] palmtop PC, containing data on their [[Nebraska]] operation. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 0|Infiltration #0}} The team caught up with and killed Stoker outside Phoenix, AZ, by which time [[Verity Carlo]] had already stolen the SM-40. Their attempts to retrieve it from Verity and [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] disregarded their cover: they appeared in full public view both in primary mode {{storylink|Infiltration issue 1|Infiltration #1}} and in a secondary [[alternate mode]], where the panels of their sports-car disguises split apart to reveal weapons and ram-plates. While pursuing Ratchet, both Battlechargers were run off the road by a semi-trailer. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 2|Infiltration #2}}

Runamuck bore witness to Megatron's disciplinary actions towards Starscream and sided with Megatron after Starscream's botched rebellion. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6|Infiltration #6}} Despite his part in Starscream's mutiny, Runamuck was quickly forgiven and returned to active duty. {{storylink|Escalation issue 1|Escalation #1}} {{storylink|Escalation issue 2|Escalation #2}}

Runamuck moved to [[Latveria]] with the rest of the Decepticons to spark a war between the nations of Latveria and [[Symkaria]] using the [[Psycho-Prism]]. He was the first of Megatron's warriors to be turbocharged by [[Spider-Man]]'s radioactive blood, and subsequently attacked the allied Autobots and [[Avengers]] in [[mirror response mode]] with the rest of his teammates. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Two}} Runamuck was taken out of the fight in short order, after he was blasted by the newly arrived [[Iron Man]] and sliced up by [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Three}} The badly-damaged Runamuck subsequently fled via an [[emergency warp-out]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Four}}

[[File:ReapercrushesBattlecharger.jpg|300px|right|thumb|...oh.]]

Runamuck was cowering in a nearby room while Megatron and [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] were arguing in the Decepticon's base on Earth. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} Unfortunately, Runamuck was brutally off-lined when the [[Reaper]]s attacked the Decepticon command bunker in Oregon. Upset after Runabout was electrocuted until he exploded, Runamuck was soon decapitated and then had his errant head crushed by a large boulder. Their fellow Decepticons cared little for the Battlechargers' demise; [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] wrote them off as "acceptable losses." {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}} {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

In [[2017]] when [[Joe Colton (Dire Wraith)|Joe Colton]] and [[Scarlett]] discussed the Cybertronian influence on Earth, they reviewed Ratchet's initial fight with the Battlechargers. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Runamuck AoW5.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
As part of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces, Runamuck tried (and failed) to prevent the escape of a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] from the [[New Decepticon Army]]'s headquarters. When Runamuck refused to surrender the captive [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s location, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] tore off his arm and promised that his head would be next. Runamuck became more cooperative. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===''Lil Formers''===
In order to avoid getting punished for his latest failure, Runamuck had Frenzy paint him black, so as to pass for Runabout. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Runamuck followed [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] to [[Earth]] in his quest for the [[AllSpark]]. There, he encountered [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. Not much of a match against the Autobot titan, Runamuck crawled away from the battle as Omega occupied himself with [[Dirge (WFC)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
When [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] increased recruitment in the [[Ascenticon Guard]], Runamuck was among the new members. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down}}

==Commercials==
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ordered Runamuck and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] to attack [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and his Autobots as they spoiled an Energon-gathering mission. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Battlechargers|Battlechargers commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Runamuck was part of a convoy led by [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] which attempted to deliver the final component for a super weapon to Decepticon HQ. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] successfully intercepted them right as they neared their goal, and the four Decepticons had to destroy the weapon to keep it out of Autobot hands. {{storylink|Eagle Eyes}} Runamuck was among the Decepticons who joined with the Quintessons in an attempt to destroy the Autobots. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}} He was also part of a group of Decepticons including [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and the [[Air Strike Patrol]] which conquered and held [[Garrus-9]] until the [[Wrecker]]s liberated the facility. {{storylink|The Wreckers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsRunamuck.jpg|thumb|left|400px]]
Runamuck participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited after collecting 70 units of Cybermetal, 30 units of Transmetal, and 20 exclusive cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1runamuck toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look, ma, no hands!]]
*'''Runamuck''' (Battlecharger, [[1986]])
**''Accessories:'' [[Friction rifle]]
:Runamuck transforms into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Pontiac Firebird Trans Am|Pontiac Firebird Trans Am]] sports car. An [[Autotransformation|autotransformer]], he uses a pull-back motor to propel him forward in both car and [[robot mode]]s, though starting in car mode triggers his transformation to robot after he rolls forward a short distance. His mold is very similar to his partner Runabout, but it is highly unlikely one is actually a [[retool]] of the other since they had simultaneous production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Runamuck/runamuck.htm More information on Runamuck at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-Runamuck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Heh heh heh, you said "jack."]]
*'''Runamuck''' (Deluxe, [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, 2 side-pipes/shoulder-cannons
:Runamuck is a new-head [[retool]]ing of [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]] (itself a retool of [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]), transforming into a sports car of made-up model, though it kind of resembles a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Chevy Corvette|Chevy Corvette]] with a heavily-modified front end. He can also assume a third "flying car" mode by folding down the car doors and flipping out wing extensions. His pistol can be hand-held, or become a shoulder-mounted gun through the use of the [[c joint]] clip on its back. His two side-pipes can attach to the c joint bars on his upper body as well to form shoulder-mounted cannons, or be held in his hands by the barrels as wrenches.

:Runamuck is the [[2012]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] free figure, mailed to new or returning club members who got their registration in before [[March 16]], 2012. This date, however, was extended to March 21, 2012 due to the setup of their new payment system.

:This mold (with the new head) was also used to make the Club-exclusive [[Runabout (G1)#Timelines|Over-Run]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/TFCCRunamuck/runamuck.htm More information on ''Timlines'' Runamuck at TFU.info]''
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy Runamuck.jpg|thumb|right|300px|His spoiler tastes great on a cracker!]]
*'''Decepticon Runamuck''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, blaster
:Part of the sixth regular assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Runamuck is a [[Kreon]] mini-figure that can be rebuilt into a sports car. While clearly based on the Generation 1 Battlecharger, the details of his deco are much more based on the [[live-action film series|live-action movie]] style of bot. He sports [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ratchet's]] helmet.

:Unlike prior Micro-Changer assortments, this series does not have any sort identification code for the bags' actual contents, meaning you'd best be good at the feel-though-the-bag method.

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia and Chinese/Asian markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Runamuck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the last time, my alt mode is not a secret agent's submarine! If you dare put me in water, I will shoot you!]]
*'''Runamuck''' (Fall 2020)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E37'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''ER EX-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'' Runamuck is an all-new mold that transforms into an 80's sportscar that is somewhat reminiscent of a Lotus Esprit X180 in 16 steps, and comes with a blaster that can be mounted on the vehicle mode. In [[Fan polls#2019 .282.29|a 2019 fan poll]], Runamuck received more votes than [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], or [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], and thus the Battlecharger got a toy in the ''War for Cybertron: Earthrise'' toyline.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606/2819867618083414/?type=3&eid=ARAtunjR6EXz5s-k7rNTj6XxE4B57Etcpv_W3W6dve-5Qq2PjWXIXfYZ9XKu00vaYcqwRQ7ZPtkzKk8k&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAZ3vD0OrkqQCkjpgsz9N5ikEcapqSz1vT1jdoD3XgESevnk-Ki06Vzx8mVl6nxf4lvz_9frQC558V7rlnBewxDU7N-z__NaSQgLXmfgMRk6A2tbddF5DO97VVVh73F6qnX34gh7hdU6h9zCy5fphZSBQFfThKuBlmg_Ea7b_D0vpmuPU9KiNixgB592Sctv7uluhnWaYDYET0hJqD8w0H6e-XnhqvO2gapkn9rk9P9kljFIngyuu22Vx0Ce7x-KO2VQBvsDRumEgLnnkW5pQ3G9g7uVp5EklZ6I-zd7FYrtfHZNK5_XstrKSFj_whCfTImDJWYIWTDhANPFcMxU2aKzA&__tn__=EEHH-R The fans have spoken and #RUNAMUCK will become a Fall 2020 War for Cybertron figure!]</ref> In order to be accurate to the original toy, there are faux wheels at the back of his feet.

:Runamuck and his fellow Deluxe wavemates were first found in Singapore before wave 2 was released.

:Befitting his status as the Fan Vote figure, Runamuck comes with the end destination of all ships on the map; [[Earth|Earth]]
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W3RaiderRunamuck.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Raider Runamuck, Infantry-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T37/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10

:Raider Runamuck, Infantry-Soldier 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 line-art for the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with updated colors to match the style used in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline packaging art.

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*'''Raider Runamuck, Infantry-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3P'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''P8/2019'''
**''Stars: ''10
:A reprint of '''Raider Runamuck, Infantry-Soldier''' was made available as an in-store play promo card for the release of Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Seige II. The card is identical to the original release, printed with gold-foil on the Robot Mode side.
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==Note==
[[File:ToyFair1986-TFpage06a.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"You think we'd like Steve-O more if ''we'' were black?"]]
*In the [[Toy Fair 1986|1986 Hasbro Pre-Toy Fair catalog]], Runamuck's car mode had a dark grey exterior. However, Runamuck's robot mode is represented by... another Runabout!
*Runamuck's ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' picture shows him holding Runabout's weapon.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Runamuck''' (ラナマック ''Ranamakku'')
*''French:'' '''Furioso''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Velenix'''
*''Russian:'' '''Dynamic''' (Динамик)

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:War Within Predacons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]
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Prowl (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 boxart Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Play with this prick.]]

[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] has many toys! All of them are pricks.

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe...]]
[[File:Prowl-Mexico.jpg|thumb|right|South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)]]
*'''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''09'''
**''Accessories:'' "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided missiles"

: Originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Police Car Fairlady Z",<ref>Here the letter Z is pronounced "zed" (ゼット) as English speakers outside the USA would expect.</ref> Prowl was one of the original assortment of [[Autobot Cars]] released in 1984. He transforms into a {{w|Nissan 280ZX|Datsun 280ZX Turbo}} sports car (known in Japan as a "Fairlady Z") decorated in police car livery; the original figure featured the word "Diaclone" on the police badges that decorate his shoulders and chest, but these were naturally removed for the Transformers version of the toy. He is armed in robot mode with a silver-chromed hand-held [[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]], and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers. The spring-loaded firing mechanism for these launchers was disabled by Hasbro, but remained intact on the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the figure.

:In 1985, a heat-activated [[rubsign]] was added to the front of Prowl's hood. That same year, his Mexican release featured a more startling variation: this release of the figure rendered his helmet, arms, and boots black, plus his "POLICE" decals became "POLICIA". There was also a widely available running change [[variant]] (or just factory error) that left out the black paint on his car hood.

:Prowl's toy has been [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]'' line in 1990, ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' in 2002, and the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' in 2003. See below for individual entries on these releases.

: This mold was retooled to create the simultaneously-released [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-Prowl/177/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Prowl at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}[[File:G1toy ActionMasterProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the PRICK-CYCLE!!!!!]]
*'''Turbo Cycle with Prowl''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Turbo Cycle, small cannon, 2 missiles, 2 engine intakes (left & right), shield/gas tank cover

: [[Action Master]] Prowl is a non-transforming action figure whose appearance is styled after his cartoon model, with a few toy-based liberties taken. Like all Action Masters, he can interact with all the line's vehicles and weapons; as part of the "Action Blasters Vehicles" assortment, Prowl came packaged with the [[Turbo Cycle (G1)|Turbo Cycle]], which transforms from motorcycle to a gun emplacement. An undocumented feature of the Turbo Cycle is that the lower front cowling assembly can be pegged into the screw hole on Prowl's back, allowing him to somewhat mimic the original Prowl figure's door-wing appearance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Action Master Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy ClassicHeroProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Would seem like less of a prick if they hadn't airbrushed out his yo-yo...]]
*'''Classic Prowl''' (Classic Heroes, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided missiles"
:The original Prowl toy was first reissued in Europe alongside several other early Transformers, as part of the "[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]" range. He is not entirely identical to the original, however: for reasons unknown, the ''Classics'' release of Prowl features the original ''Diaclone'' labels on his chest and shoulders, with the word "Diaclone" on his police badges, while his forehead crest, previously a pair of stickers, is now painted.
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===Beast Wars===
[[File:Prowl-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Prick with claws. Gitit, gitit, huh huh huh?]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra Class, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Tail

: Prowl transforms from a lion into a robot, with his cat-butt turning into a "cyber tail claw" weapon. He is able to combine with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]], his package buddies, into [[Magnaboss (BW)#Toys|Magnaboss]]. Prowl transforms into Magnaboss' head.

: This mold was used to make [[Lio Junior#Toys|Lio Junior]].

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its three components beyond their names. The character was established by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] to be Generation 1 Prowl in [[2007]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Machine Wars===
[[File:Mwprowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Do you have any idea how fast you were going?]]
*'''Prowl''' (Basic Class, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Gun (gun body & barrel)

: Sharing a mold with ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Mirage]], Prowl transforms into a Penske PC-18 Indycar, and converts to robot mode with a spring-loaded, one-step transformation. His rifle-halves store in his legs in car mode. He—and the entire ''Machine Wars'' line—was available only at Kay-Bee stores.

: Prowl's usual function is "strategist", but, in an ironic twist, in this first non-police car form he is described as "chief of security".

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skid-Z (RID)#Toys|Skid-Z]] and [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Prowl (MW)|clone of Prowl]] and as [[Prowl drone|drone clones of Prowl]]. A redeco of the rifle (both pieces) was included in the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]] vs [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Megatron]] two-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
{{anchor|TFC}}[[File:G1toy tfc prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Reissued prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[July 20]], [[2002]])
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided missiles"

:Takara's first reissue of Prowl was the second installment in their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, and was mostly identical to the original figure, save for a few small differences: the text on his hip stickers is changed to "2002 08" from the original's "2800 ZP", his rubsign is relocated from its original obtrusive spot at the front of his hood to just below his windshield (winding up on the back of his head in robot mode), and like the ''Classic Heroes'' version, his forehead crest is painted. As with the previous Takara release of the figure, his missile launchers are functional.
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===Commemorative Series===
{{anchor|Commemorative}}[[File:G1toy commemorative series prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Neutered prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2003/2006)
**''Accessories:'' "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided missiles"
:In 2003, Hasbro released their own reissue of the original Prowl toy as part of their [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series IV]]'' that was available in the United States, Canada, and Australia. This version of Prowl featured all the modifications made to the original toy for Takara's ''Transformers Collection'', and a few more besides. Like his mold-mate Bluestreak, released in the previous wave, Prowl's gun and missiles are cast in unchromed black plastic, and his missile launchers are once again disabled, in lieu of enlarging the missiles to the disproportionate length required [[for safety reasons]] (as was done for several other Commemorative figures). Where his original toy's launchers merely had their springs removed, leaving their trigger mechanisms intact to hold the missiles in place, this figure actually recasts the launchers as solid pieces with no triggers, into which the missiles are simply popped.

:In 2006, three years after the US release and long after the ''Commemorative Series'' had been discontinued by Toys"R"Us in America, Prowl and several other figures were released as Toys"R"Us exclusives in the United Kingdom. Unlike previous UK releases of ''Commemorative Series'' figures, the packaging for this batch was no longer [[multilingual packaging|multilingual]], but in English only. Despite this, the packaging was ''not'' identical to the previous US version; it lacked the "Commemorative Series", "classic re-issue", and "choking hazard" safety warning labels and all [[trademark]] ™ and ® markings, and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation to a new position.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Commemorative Series reissue Prowl]''
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[File:STF Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Wee-woo-wee-woo-wee-woo.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF-09'''

: Released in Wave 2 of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'', this Prowl is the smallest possible transforming toy based upon the original Prowl toy. He faithfully reproduces the transformation sequence for the most part, but due to parts-cost limitations, he has little articulation, his legs cannot separate and his wheels do not roll.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' version of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestProwl/prowl.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Prowl]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
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[[File:AlternatorsProwl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|You better get a lawyer, son...''(Alternators Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:BinaltechProwl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|...you better get a real good one.''(Binaltech Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Prowl''' (Alternator, 2005/2006)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''16'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton aka "Blight Stick"

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Prowl transforms into a fully-licensed 1:24-scale {{w|Acura RSX}} with police lights, opening doors, hood and trunk. His engine becomes a (non-firing) gun, while a clear-plastic nightstick is hidden under his car mode rear section. He was among the last of the "red box" Alternators, but was included in new "white box" assortments in 2006. The "white box" version of Prowl has additional Acura logos on the rear of the car that the "red box" version did not have.

: For his standard Japanese ''Binaltech'' release, Prowl got a different vehicle mode deco based on a real Japanese police car (the [[Hasbro]] version's deco being based more on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toy]]), a different spoiler mold, "Type R" rims compared to the ''Alternators'' version's "Type S" rims, right-side steering, a Japanese police cherry blossom emblem instead of an Acura logo, and gray plastic instead of stony-blue. He was also labeled as a "Honda Integra Type-R" on the packaging, the model's make in Japan.

: Multiple reports suggest that at least the ''Binaltech'' version suffers from a [[design flaw]]: The wing mirrors are simply ''glued'' onto the doors for whatever reason, and the glue is not particularly strong. Trying to open a door by pulling on the mirror could likely result in the mirror snapping off.

: At [[OTFCC 2004]], Hasbro stated that there was no Prowl ''Alternators'' toy in the works, but some other emergency vehicle (which got a chorus of boos). Considering the development schedule of ''Transformers'' toys, this was most likely referring to the fact that the Acura RSX sculpt was originally intended to be [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Red Alert]], with a different head sculpt. Eventually, however, it was decided to release the toy as Prowl instead, even though the Subaru Impreza sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Prowl and the Acura RSX sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Red Alert. [[Control drawing]]s of the figure with the originally intended Red Alert head sculpt can be found in the Japanese ''[[Transformers Collection 2007]]'' book, among other places.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Prowl]''
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[[File:Binaltech Blue Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Prowl on his day off.]]
*'''Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition''' (Binaltech, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

: Like [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]], Prowl got two different ''Binaltech'' decos released in equal numbers. The second version, known as Vivid Blue Pearl Prowl, is a civilian version with no police lights, a mostly blue interior, a Honda logo (instead of the cherry blossom emblem) on the grill, and a solid blue car shell. His robot mode parts remained mostly the same color, however.

: This mold (the Japanese blue Prowl [[variant]], combined with parts from American police Prowl) was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]. This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Prowl 2]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/BTProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition]''
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*'''Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition''' (Binaltech "USA Edition", 2005?)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

: The [[Hasbro]] version of Prowl, using the Hasbro red box packaging, was supposed to have been released in Japan as an exclusive "[[USA Edition]]" to a satellite TV provider named Takarand. The only notable difference from the Hasbro version was the "Satellite Patrol" (spelled "satillite" in official preview photos) markings on his doors. It is unknown if this toy was ever actually released, however, as Takara changed owners around the same time.
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy ProwlSpyChanger2005.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|One of forty-six toys called "Prowl" in that toyline... that year.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Autobot Spy Changer, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Prowl 2#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Prowl 2]] mold, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified Chevrolet Caprice police car with through-axle construction for super-speedy rolling on smooth surfaces. His gun hides as his car mode's tailpipe. Originally only available at Kay-Bee stores in packaging with no sub-line markings, his entire assortment was later repackaged under the ''Universe'' banner and sold through "dollar store" chains like Family Dollar.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Universe'' incarnation of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Prowl (RID)#Universe (2003)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2003) Spychanger Prowl]''

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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe 2008 Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sticky prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories'': Gun

: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}} similarly to Prowl's appearance in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[2005 IDW continuity|Generation 1 comics]]. Like previous Generation 1 Prowl toys, his paint job is based upon that of a Japanese police car. The [[prototype]] and pre-production versions of Prowl featured a traditional American-style rectangular light bar, but the production toy features a swept-back modern light bar.

: Many buyers have reported that after repeated handling of the toy, the paint on the pieces of Prowl molded from translucent plastic (his doors, his roof, the sides of his hood and front bumper) quickly becomes sticky to the touch and begins to smear and rub off. Presumably, this owes something to the plastic and paint failing to bond properly, although what allowed the toy to leave factories with this flaw undetected is unknown. Sticky paint has not been reported on ''every'' Prowl; there is some suggestion that temperature and humidity play a role in whether or not it occurs. It has been suggested that the problem only affects the first run of Prowl figures, but sticky figures have been purchased at retail when the line was launched in Europe just over a month after its American debut. Also, on a lot of the UK release toys, all the pieces that are molded white plastic have a very faint pink tinge.

: This mold was redecoed for ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]] and retooled to make ''Universe'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverstreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Smokescreen]] and ''Timelines'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]]. The lightbar was also used for ''Universe'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ratchet]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]. This toy also served as the model for the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2008) Prowl]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Shiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 19]], 2008)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Prowl is a retool and redeco of ''Universe'' Deluxe Class Prowl, changing the swept-back American light bar with a more rounded Japanese lightbar, and having a more consistent coating of white paint. He also features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver parts such as his gun, Acid Blasters and his vehicle mode spoiler. Universe Prowl's orange Autobot symbol was changed to the more standard red for the Henkei release.

:Soon after his release, some customers have reported that ''Henkei'' Prowl suffers from the same sticky paint problem that plagued many ''Universe'' Prowls.
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titaniumtoy ww prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Heavy metal prick.]]
*'''War Within Prowl''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

: This version of Prowl transforms into a Cybertronic hovercar, based on his design from the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' comics. Initially canceled due to the end of the Titanium Series line, Hasbro eventually released this figure as a Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] in the fall of 2008.

: The vehicle mode as pictured on the packaging for this toy contains two transformation errors (compared to the instructions). His toes (sticking up at the rear of the vehicle) should be folded back, revealing small red and blue emergency lights. Also, the left and right sides of the vehicle should be slid outwards, turning them into nacelles rather than integral parts of the main body.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Titanium Series'' War Within Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2010)===
{{anchor|2010legend}}[[File:TF2010 Legends G1Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Tiny prick (tee-hee).]]
*'''Prowl''' (Legends Class, 2011)

:Part of the ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' subline, Legends Prowl transforms into a police car resembling his 2008 Universe toy with a rubsign on the hood. As a robot he features limited articulation, and no painted eyes.

:This mold was also used to make [[Safety Prime]] and, without the lightbar, ''[[Transformers Chronicle]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Streak]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|Bluestreak]]. The instruction line art on the back of Prowl's packaging gave a hint of this by showing a robot mode with no lightbar on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Reveal the Shield'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Chronicle===
[[File:EZCollectionProwlToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Slightly modified tiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prowl is a slight redeco of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Prowl toy, without a rubsign. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO toy Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Now seen on ''Reno 911: Miami''.]]
* '''Prowl''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Pieces'': '''190 '''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Prowl can be rebuilt from a robot to Generation 1 Prowl-inspired highway patrol police car that seats a [[Kreon]]. He also comes with two Kreons: Prowl and a human SWAT Commander. Kreon Prowl oddly has black door-wings... maybe he's [[#The Transformers|Mexican Prowl]]?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|Woot woot, its da sound of da Police!]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Logic Processors
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: This version of Prowl has much more extensively-detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version. Oddly, his door-wings are ''still'' black.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OProwl/prowl.htm More information on Class of 1984 Prowl at TFU.info]''

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* '''Prowl''' (2015)
**''Set number'': '''B2844'''
**''Pieces'': '''149'''{{sic}}
**''Kreons'': Prowl, "SWAT"
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: The Prowl kit was among many re-released as "dollar store" budget versions in 2015. Though the contents of the box are exactly the same as the original, with the full complement of 190 pieces, the large robot-mode build has been ''completely'' excised from the box-art and instructions, leaving you with 41 extra parts... which "explains" the on-box parts count of 149 pieces.

===Bot Shots===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP003 Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cute little Prick.]]
*'''Sentinel Prime / Prowl / Bumblebee''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''540'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''255'''
***''Sword strength'': '''835'''

: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Bot Shots|Barricade]], Prowl is a teeny little police car with a spring-loaded 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. He was only available in a three-pack with [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Bot Shots|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]].

: This mold was also used to make ''Bot Shots'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Streetsmart]]. Prowl's main car body, arms and legs were also used to make [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]], and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_UnreleasedProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Jumping prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B013'''
***''Fist strength'': '''???'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''557'''
***''Sword strength'': '''???'''
:Part of the unreleased fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2, Prowl is a Jump Shot that transforms into a heavily modified police car and carries a gun in the right hand.
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===BeCool===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_PatrolCarProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|(Be)Cool prick.]]
*'''Patrol Car (Prowl)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B01'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Patrol Car" is a practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' Prowl toy, the only difference being that his power level stickers have been replaced with simple drawings of a lightbar, a traffic light and a rope.

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===EZ Collection Gum===
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*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection Gum, [[July 30]], 2012)
**''ID number'': '''3'''

:Part of the ''EZ Collection Gum'' candy toy made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Prowl is a metallic redeco of the ''Universe'' Legends Class mold. Unlike other toys in the same line, Prowl is cast in pearlescent white. He also utilizes the retooled arms/side doors used for the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|GDO release of Bluestreak]], and this release features a running change omitting the side doors handles. As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.

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===Masterpiece===
[[File:MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Collector's prick, mistransformed!]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 26]], [[2013]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MP-17'''
**''Accessories:'' Semi-automatic Rifle, missile launcher (Amazon.co.jp only)

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Prowl transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features an extensive glossy white and black [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Prowl lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

: For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a peg-hole on the back of his light-bar via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in shoulder cannons, based on Bluestreak's cartoon character model's cannons, that can be deployed in robot mode. Prowl's [[instructions]] even feature a screencap from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] that depicts Prowl with the launchers; however, that is actually an [[animation error]] from [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|the very first episode]] that has Bluestreak (with his very distinctive head design) colored as Prowl.

: If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]], one additionally gets a single non-firing toy-accurate missile launcher accessory, which can cover and replace either of his shoulder cannons, as well as tab onto the rear sides of his vehicle mode. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included instead of or in addition to the launcher. The coin itself is star-shaped, and comes in a package shaped like a police badge.

: This mold was redecoed and retooled each time into [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-18 Streak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-19 Smokescreen]]. Streak and Prowl were to be released simultaneously, but Prowl was pushed back one month and Streak two months to meet demand.
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[[File:Hasbro MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Mistransformed cheap collector's prick .]]
*'''Masterpiece Prowl''' (2014)
**'''27 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-04'''

:The Hasbro release of the figure, again available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

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[[File:TF-MP-17+-Prowl-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Mistransformed animation-accurate collector's prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 29]], [[2018]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-17+'''
**''Accessories:'' Semi-automatic Rifle, two missile launchers
:A [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Prowl in a color scheme much closer to the character’s on screen appearance, including off-white paint replacing the pure white seen on the original release, baby blue windows and headlights, a white rifle, and red lower headlights. His autobot logo is bigger and uses the cartoon variant. He is missing the "Highway Patrol Police" lettering from the doors.

:He comes with two missile launchers that share a mold with the Amazon exclusive from the original release. If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, he includes a collector coin. Although sharing a similar "sheriff's badge" motif with the original release's coin, MP-17+'s is a new design, and comes mounted on a folding card resembling his hood/chest on the front, and his waist detail on the inside.
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===EZ Collection (2013)===
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG03'''

:This ''EZ Collection'' Prowl is another slight redeco of ''Transformers (2010)'' Legends Class mold, utilizing the deco from the ''Chronicle'' release, but does not use the retooled arms/side doors from the GDO exclusive Bluestreak toy. Deco-wise, differences include is the blue windows being replaced with gunmetal, and the ''Generation 1'' Autobot insignia is replaced with a movie-style livery.

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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Super deformed]] prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[December 26]], 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-06'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Prowl transforms from [[super deformed]] Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T police car to cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Prowl as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Smokescreen]].
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===Generations===
====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWDlxProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Combining prick ([[Devastator (G1)|Yeah, we wish too]]).]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' "acid core" blaster, dual "missile launcher" gun/fist/foot

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe class toys, Prowl is a [[retool]] of [[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]] sporting a new head. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, he is able to form either an arm or leg for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager Class figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber's]] legs but is, of course, was intended to combine to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron#Toys|Betatron]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Prowl's resemblance to the [[#Beast Wars|original ''Beast Wars'' figure]]. Unlike Streetwise, the pegs on Prowl's legs seem to have signs of mold degradation, as the legs/vehicle rear had a small gap while they're attached together.

:Prowl comes packaged with the comic book "[[Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

:This mold was originally heavily retooled from [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], was [[redeco]]ed as [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]], and was differently retooled as [[Dust Up#Generations|Dust Up]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWProwl/prowl.htm More information on Combiner Wars Prowl at TFU.info]''
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====Alt-Modes====
[[File:Alt-Modes Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Prowl''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Prowl is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first case of the first series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Smokescreen]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Bluestreak]].

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====Cyber Series====
[[File:TF-Cyber-Battalion-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Big and simple prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Cyber Battalion, [[2017]])
:Released in part of a second wave of [[Transformers: Generations#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]] Cyber Battalion figures, Prowl is a new roughly voyager-sized mold and changes from police car to robot and back in a few easy steps. He has a chunkier design and is intended for a younger audience, but despite that he has an excellent range of poseability. His vehicle mode appears to be inspired by the deluxe version from ''Universe''. This figure was sold in the United States at Walgreens stores after being available in Latin American and Asian markets.

:The transformation seems to partially be based of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends figure. This figure was retooled into ''Cyber Series'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Sideswipe]].
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aerodynamic prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Number'': '''WFC-S23'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-23'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 31]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, light bar (combine to form "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster")
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Prowl is a new mold, transforming from robot that is partially inspired by his [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|''Alternators'' toy]] into a Cybertronian police car. He includes a gun compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], as well as a detachable light bar. They can combine to form the "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster," as a blaster or an axe that he cannot actually hold like an axe. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Unlike most ''Siege'' figures, Prowl is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body. Prowl is also noticeably smaller than most Deluxe scale figures in both modes, only just barely bigger than the original Scout size class.

:His car doors read "Police" in [[Alphabet#Autobot script|Autobot script]].

:This mold was retooled as ''Siege'' [[Barricade (IDW)#Toys|Barricade]], [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]], and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]]. According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Prowl is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection," along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Barricade.
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Autobot-Alliance-2-Pack-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The [[Prowl_(G1)/toys#Universe_.282008.29|substitute]] prick.]]
*'''Autobot Alliance 2-Pack''' (Multi-pack, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E31'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-18'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, light bar
:Released in the Autobot Alliance two-pack with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline, Prowl is a slight retool of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]], including a new head (which is erroneously modeled after Bluestreak's cartoon appearance rather than Prowl's) and chest, transforming into a police car none-too-dissimilar from his original Datsun mode. ''Earthrise'' Prowl's transformation scheme shares many similarities to his ''Siege'' counterpart, but uses completely new parts. Prowl comes with a single blaster and the same lightbar the ''Siege'' figure came with, but, like the aforementioned figure, he does not include shoulder cannon accessories.

:His shared map piece is the previously unknown Nebulon Station, next to a Dead Universe portal...

:This pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the U.S. and Canada.
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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-UW05-Prowl.jpg|upright=3|thumb|Japanese exclusive Combining Prick. (Still not a head though.)]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (Multi-pack, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number'': '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots

:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold).

:Compared to the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]], Prowl has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: his white, grey & black unpaintable parts are swapped, additional paint applications are featured on the feet, waist & flip-out chest, and his silver headlights are replaced with the same metallic blue from his windows. In addition, the shoulder badge from the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] is also added on the hood.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[File:TFcaramel prowl.jpg|thumb|Stiff prick.(stop snickering).]]
*'''Prowl''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Prowl 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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===Transformers Choco===
*'''Prowl''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Prowl was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, and came with candy-coated chocolates.

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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Kabaya-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Revived candy toy prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2009)
:Released in the second wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2009, this transforming model kit of Prowl is made from black and white plastic, with a lot of stickers for detail. It's based on the ''Henkei'' Prowl toy.

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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy prowl.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Prowl was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Prowl was molded in soft red 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. Prowl 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.

*'''Prowl''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''19'''
: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 Autobot Decoys, Prowl was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Decoy Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Prowl bust.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Who needs legs when one has LOGIC??]]
*'''Prowl''' (2002)

:A cold-cast porcelain bust labeled as number 3 in [[Hard Hero]]'s series of ''Transformers'' busts, Prowl is sculpted to be six inches tall, having a seven-inch wide "wingspan", and wielding his acid pellet gun in his left hand. 100 copies of this product were signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]].

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===Attacktix===
[[File:Tf2-16-400.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|I got a big... gun.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Planned to be in part of the Series 2 wave of ''[[Attacktix]]'', Prowl is a Captain class unit with the special ability to stun an opposing player unit. His sculpt is based upon his Generation 1 cartoon model with some additional details. His weapon is a '''hugely''' oversized version of his rifle, capable of firing a large silver projectile.
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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Paper prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2007)

: A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Prowl "transforms" into a black and white police car that vaguely resembles a Nissan Z. He uses the same parts layout as ''[[Movie (franchise)|Movie]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers 3D Battle Card Game|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#3D Battle Card game|Bumblebee]], [[Swerve (Movie)#3D Battle Card Game|Swerve]], and [[Mirage (Movie)#3D Battle Card Game|Mirage]].

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Prowl statue.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|The Prowl 2 of Prowl busts.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Prowl was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and was limited to 500 pieces. Prowl, along with his "brothers" [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Transformers - Mini Bust|Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Transformers - Mini Bust|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer [[Toyrocket|Toyrocket.com]]. The bust features Prowl's acid pellet gun and twin missile launchers, and the missile launchers and car doors can be attached via magnets on either side of his head.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robotheroesprowllaserbeak.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He's smiling—must have his DVDs alphabetized.]]
*'''Prowl and Laserbeak''' (2009)

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Prowl would have been a happy little non-transforming figure. The figure has the standard swiveling head and arms, and in a bizarre sculpting oddity, has a wheel well on one foot but not the other. He would have come in a two-pack with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Laserbeak]], but the Generation 1-themed portion of the ''Robot Heroes'' line was canceled before they saw retail release. Several unpackaged samples have made it into the hands of collectors, however.

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[File:MightyMuggs Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Adowable pwick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Mighty Muggs|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms, and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2010|San Diego Comic-Con 2010]].
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===Tiny Titans===
*'''Prowl''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''

: Part of the initial assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Prowl is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, cast in dark grey plastic.

: He includes a collectible card that, interestingly, 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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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Prowltls.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Mystery prick.]]
[[The Loyal Subjects]] Prowl is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is mostly based on his animation model. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Prowls. This toy was also recolored into Bluestreak and Smokescreen.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Prowl.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Prowl, Military Strategist''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T31/T40'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Prowl, Military Strategist 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 based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Prowl toy.
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[[File:W2Prowl.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Prowl, Strategic Mastermind''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T35/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Prowl, Strategic Mastermind was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Prowl, Strategic Mastermind is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Prowl, Strategic Mastermind depicts the lower right portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Prowl forms the right leg.

:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Prowl figure's packaging art.

:Prowl, Strategic Mastermind can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.

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[[File:W3MajorProwl.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T08/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10

:Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist 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]]'' Prowl 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 [[Kyxarie Peralta]].

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==Notes==
*Prowl's ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor also came with additional, optional stickers that would identify him as being part of the police forces from existing Japanese cities, namely Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The original ''Transformers'' instruction booklet shows a visible ''Diaclone'' label sheet, complete with these optional stickers, which did not make it to the final product.
*''Machine Wars'' Prowl's card-art is actually an altered version of the art for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G2)#Generation 2|Jolt]].

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Ironhide (G1)/toys

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[[File:Ironhideg1guido.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|This is what Ironhide's toys took 32 years to look like.]]

'''[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]''' is a bot of many toys, all of which are tough customers.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Ironhide toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sit on my face and tell me that you love me.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (1984)
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

:Ironhide was part of the original assortment of [[Autobot]] cars released in 1984, transforming into a red Nissan Sunny-Vanette Coach SGL and sharing his mold with the contemporaneously released [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]]. Ironhide splits when he transforms, with most of the rear section of his van mode transforming into a [[Onebox component|battle platform]], and the remainder becoming his rather misshapen, headless robot form. The robot can mount onto the battle platform, which is armed with a raising missile launcher and front-mounted "Static Laser Gun". Unusually for toys of this period, the Static Laser Gun can actually store when Ironhide is in vehicle mode, plugging into his undercarriage (although the missiles for his launcher and the peg required to attach the laser don't go anywhere).

:As with all his fellow Autobot Cars from that year, Ironhide's mold derived from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, a series which was ''not'' about sentient robots, but rather human-controlled machines. The Ironhide and Ratchet molds are the ones that most clearly show evidence of this: in place of a head, these toy robots had chairs behind windscreens where the human rider would control the robot. The figures did include [[sticker]]s to go over these seats that depicted a sort of robot face, but when Ironhide and Ratchet's [[character model]]s were created for ''Transformers'' media, all traces of the human-controlled design were removed to give the robots proper faces and heads, ultimately creating the two designs which diverged the most from the toys on which they were ostensibly based.

:The stripe on the side of his vehicle mode (a sticker on the toy) is actually based on a special edition of the Nissan Cherry Vanette. On the real vehicle, the rear section (which is black on the toy's sticker) is actually the sliding rear door rail.<ref name="stripe">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-general-discussion/438046-g1-ironhides-stripes-explained.html "G1 Ironhide's Stripes...EXPLAINED!"] at TFW2005</ref>

: For unknown reasons, Ironhide was the only Autobot Car not released by Takara as part of their [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original retail line]] in any form (while Ratchet was not available at retail, he was available as a [[S.T.A.R.S.]] mail away item). Ironhide was reissued several times; this article lists each reissue separately where appropriate.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-ironhide/71/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Ironhide at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Ironhide at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1984/instr_ironhide.jpg Instruction booklet for Ironhide at Botchthecrab.com]''

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[[File:G1toy classic heroes ironhide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Gold box Onebox]]
*'''Classic Ironhide''' (Classic Heroes, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

:The original Ironhide toy was first reissued in 1990 alongside several other early Transformers as part of the European-exclusive [[Classics (Europe)|''Classics'']] range. He was functionally identical to his original release.
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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2Gobot Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not a Gateway.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] focusing on Generation 1 characters, Ironhide transforms into a silver Ford F150 Flareside pickup truck. Using through-axle construction for his wheels, he is compatible with most "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" play sets and tracks.

: The mold is a [[redeco]] of ''Generation 2'' Go-Bots toy [[Motormouth]], and was later redecoed into the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spy Changer]] [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Autobot [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], and the second ''Universe'' incarnation of [[Hoist (G1)/toys|Hoist]].

: The toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Ironhide (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Ironhide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Go-Bot Ironhide at TFU.info]''{{G2MotormouthMold}}

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[[File:G2-toy IronhidePM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Technically always in vehicle mode!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Power Master, 1995)
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns

:[[Power Master]] Ironhide transforms into a khaki camouflaged-and-armored Humvee. His main gimmick is his "Power Master" pull-back motor, which you use by pulling back on his motorized rear wheels, then placing one of his guns into one of the holes above the doors, which releases a catch and allows him to zip along a smooth surface.

:The Power Masters were the last toys in the ''Generation 2'' line, and were only released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Oddly, the Australia and New Zealand releases were in US packaging, complete with [[Hasbro]]'s Rhode Island address. They also conspicuously lack any mention of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in their stamped-on [[copyright]] information.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/IronhideEur/ironhide.htm More information on Power Master Ironhide at TFU.info]
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===Beast Wars===
[[File:Ironhide-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yes, this Alien-faced monstrosity certainly screams out "G1 Ironhide"! Who could possibly think otherwise?!]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra Class, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns

: Ironhide transforms from an elephant via a rather complex process involving numerous hinges and unfolding panels into a rather stumpy robot. Although dumpy, he is nothing if not well-armed: he has a flip-out spike at the end of each arm, and comes with two removable guns that flip out from behind his elephant mode ears, and which can be plugged into the holes at the ends of his arms. Ironhide is packaged with [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], and combines with them to form his [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]. Ironhide forms the bulk of the combiner's mass, including all four limbs.

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its three components beyond their names. In 2007, [[IDW Publishing]] decided to retroactively establish that the trio were the ''Generation 1'' characters of the same names, and included this revelation in their ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''.

: Ironhide was slightly redecoed to create [[Santon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Beast Wars Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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===Collectors' Edition===
[[File:G1toy collectors edition ironhide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (e-HOBBY exclusive, June 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''98'''
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

:Ironhide was made available in Japan for the first time as part of the ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' line of reissues, available exclusively from online retailer [[e-HOBBY]] in a two-pack with mold-mate Ratchet. As the first Japanese edition of Ironhide, this was the first time the toy had been given a [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]].
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===Timelines===
[[File:TL-toy Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Red, red, and also red.]]
*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-figure boxset, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Radar assembly/energon weapon, battle sled

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Ironhide is a [[retool]]ing and [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Tow-Line (Energon)#Toys|Tow-Line]], transforming from a van of indeterminate, probably made-up model, into a robot and separate treaded [[Onebox component|battle sled]], each featuring [[powerlinx]] ports that allow them to combine with any other compatible Deluxe or Mega from the ''Energon'' toyline. Ironhide himself forms the "torso" in such a combination (armed with small guns that flip out from his feet to become over-shoulder blasters), while his battle sled becomes the "legs" for another robot. And of course, Ironhide can powerlinx with his own battle sled.

: He was only available in the [[BotCon 2005]] exclusive ''[[Descent into Evil]]'' boxset, which also includes [[Buzzclaw (G1)#Toys|Buzzclaw]], [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines|Chromia]], [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Timelines 2|Deathsaurus]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Toys|Dirge]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines|Fallback]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Toys|Ricochet]].

: Ironhide's retooled mold was also used to make ''Timelines'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ratchet]]; they shared a new head mold, which combined elements of both of their designs, including Ironhide's head crest and Ratchet's forehead chevron.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BCIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Timelines Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
[[File:Encoretoy-Ironhidewithhead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His head problem just became a shoulders problem.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''05'''
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

: Ironhide's original Generation 1 toy was made available again in mid-December 2007 as part of Takara's ongoing ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. This version was distinguished by the inclusion of a "head" of sorts for the figure: one of the toy's box flaps featured an illustration of Ironhide's cartoon-design head and chest windshield which could be punched out along its perforated edges, and then slotted behind the toy's windshield. This hid the "chair-face" of the original toy and gave Ironhide his cartoon face... at the cost of making his arms appear to grow out of his waist.

:This version of the toy was [[retool]]ed to add a pair of "clips" to the [[Onebox component|mobile platform's]] gun-base, designed to keep Ironhide more securely attached when riding it. However, these clips are right where a pair of decals normally go. Additionally, like the original Japanese release of the figure (but [[for safety reasons|unlike Hasbro's version]]), the missile launcher now fires.

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[[File:G1toy protect black ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Once you go black, you go back to red shortly afterwards.]]
*'''Protect Black Ironhide''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''05'''
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

:Tied in to Ironhide's ''Encore'' reissue was e-HOBBY's [[exclusive]] "New Year Special" [[redeco]] of the figure: Protect Black Ironhide. The toy was priced at 4725 yen, and pre-orders were taken until [[January 11]]th 2008, with a shipping date of April 2008.

:The new [[bio]] accompanying the release of the toy notes that Ironhide acquired this protective black coating to disguise himself from both Decepticons and members of the [[human]] criminal underworld, to better allow him to do his job as Optimus Prime's bodyguard. The bio also gives a name to the "mode" that consists of Ironhide standing atop his artillery platform, dubbing it his "Marauder Mode".

:[http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/shop/shopdetail.html?brandcode=034000000005&search=%A5%A2%A5%A4%A5%A2%A5%F3%A5%CF%A5%A4%A5%C9 According to e-HOBBY], the black coloration is meant to [[homage]] the original ''Diaclone'' toy which became Ironhide, but between the release of Emergency Green Ratchet and the bio's reference to black pickup trucks, it's easy to see this is also an homage to [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|the new live-action movie Ironhide]]. The packaging is the same as the regular TF Encore Ironhide's.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Cybertron/ProtectBlackIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Protect Black Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, I found my head! And that makes me sad.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series
**''Accessories'': "Converting Cannon" gun/blade

: As the first new-mold Ironhide toy designed to resemble the original character, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ironhide transforms into a red SUV of made-up model. His chest features an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]-like gimmick that sees mechanical detailing rise up behind his chestplate when his bumper is lowered. He is armed with a double-ended "Converting Cannon" weapon, which deploys a translucent melee blade from one end, and a gatling cannon from the other. Although the instructions indicate that Ironhide's weapon should be attached by flipping his hand to the side of his wrist (as in transformation) and fitting the weapon over the naked wrist, the hand ''can'' in fact be made to fit inside the weapon with some careful jiggling.

: His [[stock photography]] (seen [[:File:Universe 2008 Ironhide Toy.jpg|here]]) shows him with a silver face and hubcaps, but as the final product shows, that didn't happen. While Hasbro claimed there would be a [[Variant|running change]] that would have the face in silver, no such change occurred. Speaking of packaging, Ironhide was also the first new ''Universe'' figure to have [[package art]] that wasn't burdened with [[dull surprise]].

: The figure has a couple of production flaws. Due to a combination of three places on the figure having too much plastic, Ironhide's head assembly does not have the clearance to rise up fully, and it ends up looking like he's hanging his head in shame. However, with some heavy tinkering, the head can be raised to a more level, straight position [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transtopia-fix-universe-20-ironhides-low-self-esteem/14298/]. The paint on the car roof has also been reported to rub off over time, and can have a sticky feel to it.

: This mold was retooled to make [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Ratchet]] and ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Ratchet]] (surprising absolutely no one), plus [[BotCon 2012]]'s [[Soundwave (SG)#TLSoundwave|Sir Soundwave]]. This toy also served as the model for the [[Ironhide (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' incarnation]] of Ironhide.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Universe Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Ironhide toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He still has the head, and the stripe too.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, 2008-[[November 20|11-20]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-11'''
**''Accessories'': Converting Cannon

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' Ironhide is a redeco of ''Universe'' Ironhide, with a view to making him far more accurate to his [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]] appearance. To this end, a generally darker shade of red plastic and lighter gray plastic are used. Additionally, the blue paint used for his opaque windows is a better match to his transparent blue windows than on Hasbro's ''Universe'' toy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, Ironhide features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver for his headlights, brake lights and his Converting Cannon housing.

:Although the instructions indicate that Ironhide's weapon should be attached by flipping his hand to the side of his wrist (as in transformation) and fitting the weapon over the naked wrist, the hand can in fact be made to fit inside the weapon with some careful jiggling.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy IronhideKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"I tell you what, you can take a safety course, and if you're still interested in guns after they've taken all the fun out of it, we'll go to the tournament."]]
*'''Destruction Site Devastator''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Pieces'': '''560'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, Ironhide, Foreman, three Construction Workers
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: After being teased for over a year (see below), a [[Kreon]] Ironhide finally came out as part of the biggest ''[[Kre-O]] Transformers'' set yet. Based on the original character's cartoon model, Kreon Ironhide is the lone defender of a construction site playset against four full-sized [[Constructicon (Kre-O)|Constructicon]] brick-bots; [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]], [[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], and [[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]].

:He is in so much trouble.

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[[File:Kre-O Autobot Assault Devastator set.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Assault Devastator''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Pieces'': '''781'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, Ironhide, Gunner, Foreman, three Construction Workers
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: A [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] version of the [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]] set comes with both a Kreon Ironhide and a full-build brick Ironhide, which can be rebuilt from an armored pickup truck (calling back to the ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' [[Ironhide (WFC)|incarnation of the character]], itself modeled after the [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action film version]]) into a robot. The robot/truck build also features twin pressure-launch missile launchers, and a bonus human [[Gunner]] Kreon.

:He is in slightly less trouble now.
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[[File:KreO-Toy IronhideCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6086'''
**''Pieces'': '''38'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large cannon, disruptor pistol, gripper-claw, double-bladed staff

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Ironhide 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 Kreon, based on the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Ironhide toy]]. His "normal" helmet and large cannon (originally from ''Kre-O [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'') 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 cannon based around the aforementioned chrome gun, a small pistol (originally a [[Klingon]] disruptor from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]''), a bendable gripping-claw, and a double-headed staff weapon.

: Take extreme care with the chrome rifle/clear-plastic barrel combination, as attaching the two pieces will pretty much guarantee stress fractures on the clear-plastic barrel.

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Bot to Bring Home to [[Primus]]
**''Accessories'': Assault rifle

: This version of Ironhide, has a different set of toy-based tampographs (with a very cartoon-based face), though his plastic colors are based more on the original cartoon model. He has oddly been given a [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]] wing-pack, despite neither the toy or cartoon giving him wings.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Class of 1984 Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BattleChangerIronhide.jpeg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Battle Changers, 2017)
**''Set Number'': '''B5586/B0714'''
**''Pieces'': '''73'''
**''Accessories'': Sniper rifle

:Popped outta nowhere without any announcement from Hasbro itself, Battle Changer Ironhide is a brick-built robot centered around a modified Kreon torso, transforming from robot to off-road truck and back without removing any parts.

: Like his wavemate [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#BattleChanger|Megatron]], he was only available at "discount" stores, first appearing at Dollar General, and then [[Walgreens]] for the holiday season.

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===Bot Shots===
[[File:BotShots launcher Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''505'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''235'''
***''Sword strength'': '''880'''

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 launchers, Ironhide is a teeny pickup truck (with spoiler) with a [[Autotransformation|spring-loaded 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 alternate mode and chest design are based on [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie Ironhide]], with his head being based on the original Generation 1 Ironhide.

:He comes with a large trailer that pops open into a battle station with a pair of articulated buzzsaw-arms, and a spring-loaded vehicle launching ramp. The cannons on top of the trailer are based on live-action movie Ironhide's cannons.

:Ironhide was redecoed into [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|Super Bot Dirt Boss]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Blitz Shot Autobot Hound]] and [[Swindle (G1)#Bot Shots|Swindle]]. His main truck body, arms, and legs are also used by [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Ratchet]] and [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot First Aid]]. His launcher was redecoed into ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' Ratchet's [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#RescueBase|Rescue Base]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Launcher Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots 3pack Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Brawl / Shockwave / Ironhide''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 007'''
***''Fist strength'': '''305 '''
***''Blaster strength'': '''970'''
***''Sword strength'': '''350'''

: Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 three-packs, this is a "Super Bot" [[redeco]] of Ironhide, meaning he is cast in translucent plastic and has more lopsided strength ratings. He comes with [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotS13Pack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BS3pkIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Super Bot Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots single Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B012'''
***''Fist strength'': '''500'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''670'''
***''Sword strength'': '''450'''

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' single-packs, this is a live-action movie-style redeco of Ironhide in black and bluish-silver, with orange windows.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on single-pack Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Spinshot Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''845'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''210'''
***''Sword strength'': '''570'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, Ironhide is a new Spin Shot version decoed in red not unlike ''Generation 1'' Ironhide. 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.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Kup (G1)/toys|Sergeant Kup]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Spin Shot Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I've heard of snow tires but ''this'' is ridiculous!]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''750'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''265'''
***''Sword strength'': '''600'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Ironhide toy in bluish dark-grey, with white wheels and orange eyes. He comes in a five pack with similarly-themed redecos of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Polar Assault Ironhide at TFU.info]''

===BeCool===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_BlackOffRoadCarIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Black Off Road Car (Ironhide)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B10'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Black Off Road Car" is practically identical to the single-packed black ''Bot Shots'' Ironhide toy, the only difference being that his stickers don't depict power levels but instead drawings of his vehicle mode off-roading, a tire and a wrench.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bot_ironhide_stock.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|A truck... sure, sure...]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''45'''
: Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Scouts, Ironhide can transform into a truck. Most of his parts debuted with him, however his head is a retool of [[Blitzwing (G1)#Construct-Bots|Blitzwing]]'s, switching his angry face with a grin. His large gun is also from Blitzwing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy specialist ironhide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Specialist: Autobots''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
:''Accessories:'' Converting cannon
:''Universe'' Ironhide was re-released in a three-pack with ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Generations|Mirage]] and ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations|Hound]], available from Hasbro Asia and [[TakaraTomy Mall]]. All three Autobots feature new metallic paint decos, and the set's [[package art]] links up to the contemporaneously-released "Specialist: Decepticons" set to form a complete image. At selected stores in Asia, the set was available with a free Autobot insignia earphone cap plug.
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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWDlxIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Don't expect him to be repainted with [[Offroad|black/grey colors]] with [[Ironhide (Movie)|cannons]] added. [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Really]].]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Axe, "super-cooled nitrogen/white-hot molten lead" dual cannon/hand/foot/engine

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Ironhide is a redeco/new-head retool of [[Offroad#Generations|Decepticon Offroad]], which transforms from a 4x4 double-cab pickup truck which is reminiscent of his [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie counterpart]] to robot and back! As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe figure he can form a combined-mode limb for any Voyager Class toys from the same subline or any ''Unite Warriors'' figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber's]] legs but is, of course, intended to be combined with Sunstreaker, Mirage, Prowl, and Optimus Prime to create [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Toys|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Ironhide's resemblance to the original ''Beast Wars'' figure.

:He includes a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] axe weapon, and a larger accessory that can form a hand or foot in limb mode, a gun for robot mode, and can be mounted on a tab in the vehicle mode's truck bed to form a giant engine block. In an unadvertised feature, the peg on his engine weapon is the right size to mount a [[Mini-Con]] on.

:While the front hood/windshields are needed to be folded as kneecaps for his leg mode, the piece also sticks out automatically if he collides to Optimus Prime/Motormaster's (or and of Hot Spot's redecoes/retools) protruding foot while the legs are being swiveled in his standing position, unless the leg joints are bent down to lessen the problem.

: Hilariously, the robot mode [[stock photography|stock photo]] depicting a hand-painted [[prototype]] that's featured on the back of the toy's packaging is missing the wheel on his right leg.

:Ironhide is packed with the comic book "[[First Contact (IDW)|First Contact]]", rebranded as ''Combiner Wars'' #15. In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of Combiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later started showing up at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card.

:The original sculpt was redecoed as [[Ruckus (G1)#Generations|Grabuge]], heavily retooled as [[First Aid (G1)#Generations|First Aid]] and differently retooled as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Trailbreaker]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Combiner Wars Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Finally, the (good) Classics Ironhide we've all wanted!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S21'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-17'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 27]], 2019'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-35 LR Doomblast Forge Launcher"
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Ironhide is a new mold that transforms from robot to Cybertronian van and back. His vehicle mode takes several design cues from ''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]], though it shares no parts or engineering with the mold. In spite of the downsizing of the Deluxe class in Siege compared to previous lines, Ironhide is largely unaffected and is actually a full head taller than the rest of his Deluxe-priced mates. He includes a gigantic missile launcher cannon called the "W-35 LR Doomblast Forge Launcher," compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], that can also convert into an equally gigantic hammer. As with all non-gimmick ''Siege'' figures, Ironhide features  "battle damage" paint applications on his lower shins, feet, and weapon. He also features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Ironhide suffers from a production flaw that causes the molded hinges on his legs to be too small to properly house the side panels from his vehicle mode, causing them to pop off at the slightest pressure. This can be resolved by removing the panels and using a small screwdriver to carefully widen the pegholes, which creates enough clearance to properly house the panels within the hinges.

:Ironhide was given a new head as [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generations|Crosshairs]], and was retooled into [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratchet]]. The Drill Gun seen in [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]] is sold separately as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Centurion Drone Weaponzier Pack]] set.
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Autobot-Alliance-2-Pack-Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The '''better''' Classics Ironhide we truly want.]]
*'''Autobot Alliance 2-Pack''' (Multi-pack, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E31'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-18'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, Roof/Shield
:Released in the Autobot Alliance two-Pack with [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline, Ironhide is an extensive retooling of his ''Siege'' counterpart, transforming into a van similar to his original Nissan mode. He features a new chest/windshield, bumper, and leg panels, as well as a roof piece that converts into a shield in robot mode. He also ditches his Doomblast Forge Launcher in favor of a smaller pistol, though you can give him the weapon of his ''Siege'' figure if you wish. Conveniently, this gun can be stored on the underside of the shield, tucking away neatly in van mode.

:Although the figure features molded windows in van mode, said windows lack any paint, tampographs, or decals for color, which causes inconsistencies when combined with the translucent plastic from the roof to complete them. Similar to the ''Siege'' iteration, the figure's robot mode feet stick out conspicuously from the van mode's backside.

:The map piece that comes with Ironhide and Prowl is the mysterious Nebulon Station.

:This pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the U.S. and Canada.
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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I run on Propane and propane accessories.]]
*'''Ironhide''' ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-07'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Ironhide transforms from a licensed [[super deformed]] Toyota HiAce to a cute grumpy little robot.

:Ironhide was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ratchet]].

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===Masterpiece===
[[File:MP27-Ironhide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|The G1 Ironhide you always wanted. Except with hip kibble. And a beer gut. And a long face.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2016-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-27'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Laser pistols, Static Laser Gun, missile launcher, missile, 2 alternate hands, 4 nozzles, wrist [[sonodar]], chest screen, jetpack, 2 flare effects, battle sled, 2 faces
: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Ironhide is a new mold that transforms into a licensed Cherry Vanette. He is in the standard Masterpiece [[scale]] (since [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-9]]), standing between MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] and MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] in bot mode and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Convoy's trailer]] in vehicle mode.

: He comes with a bunch of accessories referencing many of the gadgets he used in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]. Ironhide's [[character model]] did not include any weapons or other extra tools or devices, meaning there was little to no consistency in the depiction of his armament in the series; as such, the toy picks and chooses from the many weapons and accoutrements he was seen using. He includes a pair of generic Autobot laser pistols of the same design as the gun that came with ''Masterpiece'' Bumblebee (which Ironhide began using in "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]") which can be stored on the underside of his vehicle mode, a larger gun based on his original toy's Static Laser Gun (similar weapons having been seen in "[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]" and "[[A Prime Problem]]"), a set of alternate hands representing his ability to spray liquids through his fingertips (done in multiple episodes), a set of nozzles that can be exchanged for his hands based on those seen in "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]", a second set of nozzles based not on anything from the cartoon, but on the ''connector peg'' for his Static Laser Gun from his original toy, the back-mounded missile launcher from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" based on his original toy's launcher, his wrist-mounted sonodar sensor dish from "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", complimented by a readout image of dinosaur bones that can be slipped behind his windshield, and the jetpack seen in "[[The Immobilizer]]", complete with jet-flare effects. A peg hole on the roof of his vehicle mode can hold one of the laser pistols or the Static Laser Gun.

:Since ''Masterpiece'' Ironhide's robot mode incorporates the entire vehicle mode, a separate "battle sled" piece has been included, based on the component of the original toy, that can store all of Ironhide's accessories, including a second face piece that stores on the underside of the sled. In an additional nod to the original G1 toy, specifically its lack of a proper head, there is a sculpted detail resembling the "face" decal that went on the seat of the original toy that is visible through the windshield in van mode, that gets tucked away in robot mode.

: There have been reports that the first release of the mold's chrome parts suffer from early corrosion similar to the issues encountered with the initial MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]].

:If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Ironhide includes a collector coin, mounted in a card which resembles the front of his van mode. It may have also included a [[die cast]] drill accessory, based on the one he used in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]". The drill accessory came in a small case styled to resemble a tool case.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/14/masterpiece-ironhide-asia-exclusive-drill-accessory-images-324829 Masterpiece Ironhide Asia exclusive drill accessory images]</ref>

:Ironhide was retooled into ''Masterpiece'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]].
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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-UW05-Ironhide.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2016-[[February 27|02-27]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots

:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold).

:Compared to the ''Combiner Wars'' release, Ironhide has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: While he shares an identical paint mask to the ''Combiner Wars'' figure, his black [[Unpaintable plastic|unpaintable parts]] are now in the same shade of light grey. Other changes include the stripes being yellow-y orange, a black paint is added on the front roof, and his gunmetal paint on the hood & wheel rims are now silver.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Ironhide decoy.jpg|thumb|Rubber-hide]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

: Ironhide was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" soft rubber ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the figures in the series, Ironhide 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. He was available in red as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, in peach as part of various other randomly-packed box sets released by Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], and in a wide variety of different colors in "gachapon" capsule machines.

*'''Ironhide''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': 7

: The Ironhide figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Decoy Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ironhide had torso reduction surgery for this role.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2001)
**''Act'': '''3'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Ironhide was available in the third "act" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. His pistol and nozzle-tipped-fingers left hand are modeled after his appearance in "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]", though the pistol is painted black rather than light gray as in the episode. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a colorless clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: In two out of every ten cases, the full-color version of Ironhide came packaged with the left leg of the wave's collectable [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure". This part itself could be in either full color or clear plastic, packed at an equal 1:1 ratio.

: This figure was slightly [[retool]]ed to make ''SCF'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Ratchet]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on SCF Ironhide (Clear Version) on TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[File:HOC Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2003)

: Ironhide's ''Super Collection Figure'' PVC was released the following year by Hasbro in the third wave of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Like all the figures in the series, Ironhide was given a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head.

: Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separate on a blister card, and came with a [[bio]] card packed in the bubble.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
*'''Ironhide''' (2002)

[[File:HardHero G1Ironhide bust.jpg|thumb|Go, Simba! Join the circle of life!]]
: This cold-cast porcelain 6-inch tall bust was sculpted by Jason Ray, and is based very heavily upon Ironhide's cartoon appearance. A signed artist's proof version was available, limited to 100 pieces.
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===Attacktix===
[[File:Ironhide-atx.jpg|thumb|[[Signal Lancer]] would soon rethink teaming up with Ironhide.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)

: Ironhide was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' "Celebration IV" convention, he —and all the other pieces revealed at the show— were ultimately never released.

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===Boss Coffee===
[[File:BossCoffee ironhide.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2008)

:A non-transforming PVC figure of Ironhide 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. Ironhide 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.
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:DiamondSelect G1Ironhide bust.jpg|thumb|Proof that EVERY Wave 1 Autobot had a shoulder cannon.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Ironhide was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. This detailed bust is based on Ironhide's (you guessed it) cartoon/comic model, but with much more detailing and with elements of his toy design. These include his vehicle sled's missile launcher mounted on his shoulder, his wielding of his sled's static laser gun and his original Diaclone "face" being present behind his windshield. In addition to the missile launcher being removable his open left hand can be replaced with a hand gripping his cartoon pistol for two handed "chop busting."
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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Ironhide and Kickback''' (2008)

[[File:Robotheroesironhidekickback.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"Stop copying me!" "Stop copying me!"]]
:This adorably happy figurine of Ironhide is ready to pound his packmate [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] into metal filings. He features articulation in his neck and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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===Transformers Figure Collection===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Ironhide-Decoy.jpg|thumb|''Rubber-hide ver.2.0'']]
*'''Ironhide''' (01-2016)

:Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Ironhide is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure based on a [[Decoy]] figure.

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===Bitfig===
[[File:Bitfig-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Ironhide''' (06-2017)
Part of the second wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys.
Ironhide's design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon, and is articulated at the neck and shoulders.
Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained.

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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1SIronhide.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ironhide, Veteran Autobot''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1S: Starter Set'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T02/T04'''
**''Stars: ''6
:'''Ironhide, Veteran Autobot''' is one of four double-sided character cards available in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Starter Set.

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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[[File:W2Ironhide.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T28/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler depicts the lower left portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Ironhide forms the left leg.

:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Ironhide figure's packaging art.

:Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.

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[[File:W3CaptainIronhide.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Captain Ironhide, Infantry-Bodyguard''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T03/T48'''
**''Stars: ''9
:Captain Ironhide, Infantry-Bodyguard 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]]'' Ironhide 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 [[Gunship Rev]].
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==Notes==
*The black ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Ironhide was sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as the ''[[Diakron]]'' "DK-2" Car/Robot in 1983, seemingly just a few months before he would be rebranded as a Transformer.
[[File:Generation2LightSpeed.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|You have to be pretty desperate to copy Blowout's motto.]]
*An early version of [[Power Master]] Ironhide's artwork in blue and yellow was used on packaging mock-ups displayed around [[Hasbro]]'s headquarters bearing the names "Light Speed", "Belzone", and "Pothole", though no release of these toys was ever intended.
*A mock-up of a new [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]] toy in the form of a ''Universe'' (2008) Ironhide redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Camshaft claimed only 1.6% of the votes, leaving him in second-to-last place.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
*In the first year of ''[[Kre-O]]'', long before Devastator's set was released, an Ironhide Kreon was included in a turntable display of Kreons found in some retail outlets, often labeled as Sideswipe. He taunted you.

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Sunstreaker (G1)/toys

2020-10-07T14:43:27Z

HeroicC300: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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[[File:G1boxart-Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Hi, my box art is better than yours.]]
'''Sunstreaker''' is pretty in plastic!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yellow, I love me, let me jump in your game.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Autobot, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 "rocket boosters", 3 rockets

:Sunstreaker was released as part of the first year of the Transformers line in the US. He transforms into a "Super Tuning" customized Lamborghini Countach LP500S with an exposed rear-mounted engine. Each robot mode arm has a spring-launching mechanism to fire his fists, his chrome missiles, or his "rocket boosters" (once the boosters' main body was pushed forward to lengthen the connection peg), but the springs were severely neutered or removed outright in the US [[for safety reasons]]. The boosters fit very ''very'' loosely in the holes in his rear bumper/robot shoulders, making them pretty dubious additions to either mode.

:As with all his 1984 brethren, a heat-activated [[rubsign]] was added to Sunstreaker in 1985, appearing on his left door. Removed from toystore shelves in 1986, he was then made available as a mail-away item in several different promotions, among them a "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[Robot Point|robot points]].

:When Hasbro released the original ''Transformers'' toys in continental Europe through then-recently-acquired [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, several toys were actually pre-existing stock originally intended for [[Joustra]]'s version of ''[[Diaclone]]'' acquired by Hasbro and put into MB-branded ''Transformers'' packaging. For some reason, the Sunstreaker toy (sporting its yellow Hasbro ''Transformers'' colors due to being produced during the ''Diaclone''/''Transformers'' transitional period) was released in packaging intended for [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]], an entirely different sculpt. The packaging even included Sideswipe's instructions and sticker sheet, neither of which were of much use for the toy.<ref name="mbsunswipe">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-6/ "MB Transformers: Part 6"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref>

:Sunstreaker is generally considered to be one of the harder early [[The Transformers (toyline)|generation toys]] to find complete and unbroken. Following its later [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] in the European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] sub-line (see below), the toy's mold has been stated by [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] representatives to be one of several whose original molding is either lost or in a state of disrepair too extensive to justify the cost of re-casting, meaning that chances of any future reissues are slim.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-sunstreaker/219/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Sunstreaker at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Sunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy vsz set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sunstreaker & Skids vs Buzzsaw''' (Multi-pack, 1985)
**''ID number:'' '''VSZ'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 "rocket boosters", 3 rockets

:Sunstreaker's only [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release was in this giftset, which was also the only way to get [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]] and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] in Japan. This sounds unfair, but then one must remember [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw is an unstoppable killing machine]].

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[[File:G1toy classic heroes sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Classic, 1990)
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 "rocket boosters", 3 rockets

:Sunstreaker was made available again in European markets in 1990, coming in nice new golden packaging as part of the "Classic Heroes" range of reissues. He featured no notable changes from his original release, complete with a lack of rubsign.
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===Transform Block===
{{anchor|Block}}[[File:G1toy TFBlock sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (1985)
: Only available in Japan, this small, monochrome representation of Sunstreaker transformed by disassembling and reassembling his vinyl component parts. Hence, the name "Transform Block". The toy was first released as part of the Diaclone line alongside another toy representing the Diaclone version of Skids. The toy was simply put in new packaging for its Transformers release, which resembles that of [[Transform Jr]] toys.
::*''[http://homepage3.nifty.com/redalert/toybox/tf/g1/TFGM04/TFGM04.html More information on Transform Block Sunstreaker at a Japanese fan site]''
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:UniverseSunstreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sideswipe in yellow? Dear Primus, I've become Tigertrack!]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Left & right rocket boosters, 2 flame-missiles

:A [[retool]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Prowl (RID)#Toys|Prowl]] sculpt, Sunstreaker transforms into a Lamborghini Diablo. Unusually for non-vintage Transformers at the time, he has rubber tires. In either mode, he is armed with two pressure-launch missile launchers with two flame-shaped projectiles. These launchers are mounted upon his right arm in robot mode. In vehicle mode, they can be mounted on two pegs located on his spoiler as "rocket boosters". It is notable that the part that connects the toy's windshield to the main body uses a yellow decal rather than paint, as that part is made out of [[unpaintable plastic]]. The police lights from the original mold were removed, leaving this area bare.

:Sunstreaker was the "hotel [[exclusive]]" toy from [[OTFCC 2003]], available only to those who booked their room at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare at the convention rate, the official hotel for the convention.

:This mold is also used by the ''Universe'' incarnation of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Sideswipe]] and ''Universe'' [[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Sunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on BotCon Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Binaltech Asterisk===

[[File:Btasunstreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Lemony fresh new-car scent.]]
*'''Sunstreaker meets Junko''' (Autobot, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''BTA-02'''
**''Accessories'': "Junko" driver/figurine, engine-block rifle

:In 2005, Takara and Hasbro released near-simultaneous and significantly different takes on Sunstreaker as a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] ''Binaltech/Alternators'' toy (itself a [[retool]] of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|''Binaltech'' Lambor/''Alternators'' Side Swipe]]). The first to the market was the ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' version of the toy, including a PVC driver figurine, a girl named [[Kelly (RID)|Junko]]. Sunstreaker transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed "street performance" Dodge Viper with opening doors and hood, and an open passengers' compartment. His engine block becomes a rifle for his robot mode. Like the rest of the ''Binaltech Asterisk'' line, he was packaged in robot mode instead of vehicle.

:As a matter of fact, Sunstreaker was originally intended as the ''first'' retool/redeco of Lambor/Side Swipe: Early [[prototype]]s that were leaked to the public sported a sculpted Autobot logo, and development concept art and color maps detailed in ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' show a black-decoed figure. A store listing from March 2004 stated the figure's name as "'''Blackstreaker'''",<ref name="alternatorstfa">[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?t=22083 TFArchive news thread about Alternators store listing from March 2004.]</ref> suggesting that he was still intended to be Sunstreaker despite sporting different colors, possibly at the request of the car manufacturer. For reasons unknown, however, the toy was ultimately released as the [[Decepticon]] [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] instead, possibly to satisfy fan demands for Decepticons in the line, but this is mere supposition. It took more than a year until Sunstreaker would see shelves as originally intended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on ''Binaltech Asterisk'' Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators===

[[File:AlternatorsSunstreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When girls disappear, their cars gain racing stripes. This is SCIENTIFIC FACT.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Autobot, 2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-block rifle

:A few months later, the Hasbro ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' version was released as part of the standard ''Alternators'' line, in the redesigned "bubble" packaging (the third version of ''Alternators'' packaging). Though both are yellow redecos of the mold, the detailing between the two is very different, with the Hasbro version being a direct color-swap of the paint mask previously used for Dead End, adding red to the robot mode parts as well as a pair of black racing stripes in car mode. Drastically put, the only two details virtually identical on both versions at first sight are the [[paint operation|paint mask]] for the head and the [[tampograph]]ed license plate. (This is particularly remarkable since a stolen [[prototype|pre-production sample]] of Hasbro Sunstreaker actually sported a license plate tampograph more in style with previous ''Alternators'' license plates, whereas the final version is dead on identical to the ''Binaltech Asterisk'' toy's tampo.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Sunstreakeruniverse2008toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's got Mirage's legs, and he knows how to use 'em better than Mirage does.]]
[[File:SunstreakerSideswipeSDCC2007.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One of the cases where the end result turned out even ''better'' than the original idea. Well, except maybe for the weapon.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series:'' Classics Series
**''Accessories:'' "Electron Pulse Blaster", engine supercharger intakes

:Part of the first wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class toys, Sunstreaker transforms into a modified {{w|Lamborghini Gallardo}} (featuring a rear end that is basically a cross between a {{w|Lamborghini Murciélago|Murciélago}} and a {{w|Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo}}, split side windows and door vents from the {{w|McLaren F1}}). Like the original Sunstreaker's Lamborghini Countach form, the 2008 ''Universe'' vehicle mode features customized engine supercharger intakes mounted just behind the roof of the car. Sunstreaker's license plate is [[tampograph]]ed "WE R 84", referring to the year the ''Transformers'' franchise was launched. (Early Hasbro [[prototype]]s of ''Universe'' Sunstreaker had the [[license plate]] say "WE R 8'''2'''" instead.<ref name="unisunstreaker1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/universe-classics-20-autobots-262/sunstreaker-1596/ Various Hasbro stock photos for ''Universe'' Sunstreaker], all featuring a "WE R 82" license plate.</ref><ref name="uniprowl2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/185434-classics-henkei-sunstreaker-prowl-comparison-pictures.html Scans from ''Dengeki Hobby Magazine''], also depicting ''Universe'' Sunstreaker with a "WE R 82" license plate.</ref>)

:Like many other new-sculpt ''Universe'' toys, Sunstreaker has a "dramatic head reveal" when transforming him to robot mode: when his chest is rotated into place, his head rises into position and his ears spring out. In robot mode, his supercharger engine accessory can be attached to his back, but it can also be attached to the "Electron Pulse Blaster" to create a larger weapon by wrapping the intakes around it, and the gun can be mounted in either of the holes on his shoulders, though Sunstreaker's "ears" get in the way. Most of this is not shown in the [[instructions]], which only instruct the owner of the toy to put the gun in his hand and attach the supercharger to his back.

:Though not specifically a [[quality control]] issue, the yellow paint used for Sunstreaker's roof does not precisely match the bright yellow plastic used for his car body panel parts. The dark tinted windows cause the yellow paint to take on a greenish tinge.

:Sunstreaker uses the same base mold as ''Universe'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sideswipe]], but with his robot mode turned 180 degrees at the waist, and factory-swapped fists. Hasbro's early plans for Sunstreaker and Sideswipe had the two as straight [[redeco]]/retools of each other using the hood-chest configuration. [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Hisashi Yuki]] suggested turning the upper body 180 degrees, making Sunstreaker's robot mode resemble his [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] design more.<ref name="generations2009">Interview with Hisashi Yuki in [[Transformers Generations 2009|''Transformers Generations 2009'' vol. 1]], [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/223379-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-2009-vol-1-translation.html English translation] at TFW2005.</ref> Based on the release order, Sunstreaker is considered the original iteration of the sculpt and Sideswipe the [[retool]], even though the two were designed concurrently. In addition, Hasbro originally intended the [[alternate mode]]'s supercharger to split into two halves which would then become the handgun and a spring-loaded shoulder launcher for the robot mode.

:The Sunstreaker/Sideswipe sculpt was also retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Punch (G1)#Timelines|Punch]], [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|''Generation 2'' Breakdown]], and [[Breakdown (G1)#G1TimelinesBreakdown|Generation 1 Breakdown]], as well as ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Alert]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Universe Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Sunstreaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gape at my awesome bling!]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]]-[[September 19|09-19]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-07'''
**''Accessories:'' "Electron Pulse Blaster", engine supercharger intakes

:TakaraTomy's ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of ''Universe'' Sunstreaker is a redeco of Hasbro's release, featuring a deeper shade of yellow with a much greater consistency between the painted yellow roof and the yellow plastic than seen on ''Universe'' Sunstreaker. He also replaces some of the Universe figure's gray paint with black. The orange paint is replaced with red, and the maroon Autobot symbol is now the more standard red. Like all ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys, he features [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] plastic, including his Electron Pulse Blaster, his supercharger and his spoiler.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy Sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm a better mechanic than [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|him]].]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, scoped pistol

: Part of the sixth regular assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Sunstreaker is a [[Kreon]] minifigure that can be rebuilt into a race car with back-mounted "engine". While clearly based on the Generation 1 character, the details of his deco are much more based on the stylings of the [[live-action film series|live-action movie series]] and ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]''. He sports [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]'s helmet.

:Unlike prior Micro-Changer assortments, this series does not have any sort identification code for the bags' actual contents, meaning you'd best be good at the feel-though-the-bag method.

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia and Chinese/Asian markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.

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[[File:KreO-Toy SunstreakerC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Voted'': Best Looking
**''Accessories'': Wrist-blaster, 2 clip-on blasters

: This version of Sunstreaker has [[tampograph]]s based heavily on the original toy. He even has a wrist-blaster to replicate the wrist-rocket of the original box art. His arm-blasters are pointed upwards to simulate the toy's shoulder-rocket-thingies.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Class of 1984 Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''

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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hi. I'm fatter than you.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' ([[2015]]-[[February 21|02-21]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-12'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Sunstreaker transforms from a [[super deformed]] Mazda RX-7 FD3S to a cute little robot (though his legs, molded to resemble his usual footsies, still evoke a Lamborghini Countach hood). He comes with a code for unlocking Sunstreaker as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Drift (G1)#Q-Transformers|Drift]].
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===Generations===
====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWDlxSunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Insecticon companion sadly not included.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' "highly polished cyber machete", double-barreled "high-yield electron pulse" cannon/fist/foot

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Sunstreaker is a [[retool]] of [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]] sporting a brand new headsculpt. The hand/foot/gun can peg on top of the car mode to form an engine block, and can be either held in his hand or mounted on his back in robot mode via [[5 mm post]]s. His other weapon can be held as either a sword or a gun in robot mode, and can peg into a slot in the side of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, Sunstreaker can form a limb for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager figure, but would usually be associated with [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Generations|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron (Generations)|Betatron]].

: This mold was differently retooled as [[Jumpstream#Toys|Jumpstream]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Wheeljack]], and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]]. It also served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Of Masters and Mayhem]]'' incarnation of [[Sideswipe (G1)#Of Masters and Mayhem|Sideswipe]] and the ''[[Spatiotemporal Challengers]]'' incarnation of [[Turbo (GoBots)#Timelines|Turbo]].

: Sunstreaker comes with the comic book "[[The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later appeared in the USA at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Combiner Wars Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
{{CWBreakdownMold}}

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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Deluxe-Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Better than ever. (Where's my shiny finish, Takara Tomy?)]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E36'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-11'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 10]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Rocket boosters/gun
:Part of the third wave of [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'']] Deluxes, Sunstreaker a brand new mold that converts from a robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Lamborghini Countach LP500S (Most conspicuously missing the spoilers). His engine block can be used as a pair of rocket boosters or as a gun.

:This mold was also used to make ''Selects'' [[Spin-Out_(G1)#Generations|Spin-Out]] and [[Cordon#Generations|Cordon]].

:Sunstreaker and his fellow Deluxe wavemates were first found in Singapore before wave 2 was released.

:He comes with a map piece and decoder. Unlike the wave 2 deluxes, his piece is not misprinted. It is part of Cybertron showing one of the moons. The moon is unlabeled, so which moon it is remains unkown.
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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-UW05-Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=3|thumb|Hi, I'm painted better than you.]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (Multi-pack, [[2016]]-[[February 27|02-27]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots

:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold).

:Compared to the ''Combiner Wars'' release, Sunstreaker has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: His bright yellow plastic is now replaced with a deeper shade, and his unpaintable joints are also replaced with the same deeper yellow. The paint operations on the arms & chest panel are swapped, with additional black paint added on the feet. The paint operations on the rocker panels/rear sides & the sword/gun has been removed as well.
{{CWBreakdownMold}}
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-MP-39-Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Presenting the ''only'' Masterpiece you'll ever need.]]
* '''Sunstreaker''' (2017-12-28)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-39'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser gun, flare gun, [[Chip Chase#Masterpiece|Chip Chase]] (with wheelchair), shouting alternate face, smiling alternative face, [[Attack of the Alien Robots|Alien Robot mask]], spare side mirrors

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Sunstreaker transforms from robot to a licensed Lamborghini Countach LP500S mode, just like his brother [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sideswipe]], but is a completely different mold.

:The rear electronic propulsion engine cover can be folded into the rear of the car for a more realistic alt mode, and the rear combination tail-lights can be switched between realistic and toon modes. The doors and hood open, and the front headlights can be popped up.

:Early magazine adverts showed him with a yellow spoiler, but subsequent photos depicted the spoiler in a silver chrome, as found on the released figure.

:To preserve cartoon accuracy, the windows on the chest are "[[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake]]", however the main panel of the chest is formed by turning the roof of the car mode inside out, with the extra windows folding out from inside.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/23/takara-mp-39-masterpiece-clear-pictures-designer-team-interview-translation-339374 TFW2005.com: Takara MP-39 Masterpiece Clear Pictures, Designer Team Interview Translation]</ref>

:For accessories, he includes his two electron pulse guns, the larger of which can be stored on his backpack, the smaller can be stored inside an opening compartment on his leg (underneath the engine bay in car mode). In addition to the standard face, he comes with an additional smiling face and shouting face, and an alien mask from the episode "[[Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood]]"—for an additional homage to the episode he can stand on one leg too.

:Also included is a Chip Chase minifigure that can be removed from his wheelchair and placed on Sunstreaker's shoulders to recreate the episode "[[Roll for It]]". If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Sunstreaker includes a [[collector coin]], mounted on a folding card that resembles his robot mode chest panel.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/12/20/takara-masterpiece-mp-39-sunstreaker-packaging-collectible-coin-hand-images-355639 Takara Masterpiece MP-39 Sunstreaker Packaging, Collectible Coin And In-Hand Images]</ref>

:This figure was [[retool]]ed to make MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] and MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Toys|Spin-Out]].
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==Merchandise==

*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

:In Japan, a red rubber mini-figure of Sunstreaker was available in part of a [[Decoy|massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec|tech spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something. Sunstreaker mixes the [[Character model|cartoon model]] with elements from the original toy.


*'''Sunstreaker''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''11'''

:The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Sunstreaker game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Sunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on Decoy Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===
[[File:Titanium-toy RMSunstreaker.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Too good to be released, apparently.]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Robot Master, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, display stand

:A planned redeco of ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Side Swipe, which was based on Sideswipe's ''Alternators'' toy. Sunstreaker would have been partially constructed of die cast metal with limited articulation located in his shoulders and neck. His accessories would have been a removable engine blaster and an Autobot symbol display stand.

{{canceledtoy}}
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:RobotHeroes Galvatron Sunstreaker.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Hi, I'm cuter than you.]]
*'''Sunstreaker vs. Galvatron''' (2-pack, 2008)

:Part of the first wave of ''Universe'' [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] toys, Sunstreaker is an adorably sociopathic non-transforming figure articulated at the neck and shoulders. He was available only in a two-pack with [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]], making this the most mentally-unbalanced Robot Heroes set ''ever''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHSunstreaker/sunstreaker.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Sunstreaker at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Sunstreakertls.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Sadly, I'm too hard to find for everyone to know I'm better than them.]]
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Sunstreaker is a Wave 3 chase figure with standard articulation. He is based on his original toy design, and has no special gimmicks. For every 24 figures, there is 1 Sunstreaker.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Sunstreaker.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior depicts the upper right portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Sunstreaker forms the right arm.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Sunstreaker figure's packaging art.

:Sunstreaker, Bold Warrior can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.
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==Notes==
[[File:Sunstreaker-diaclone.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Before he was a Transformer.]]
*According to Hasbro, the pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Sunstreaker was the first transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed, namely by [[Kōjin Ōno]].<ref name="hof2010">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-INAUGURAL-MEMBERS.cfm Hasbro press release for the 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame inductees]</ref> His alternate mode, a modified Lamborghini Countach with a rear-mounted supercharger engine, is actually based on an older [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toy from their ''[[Microman]]'' line, the "Cosmo Countach" from 1978, which could also transform, albeit only into a weird half-robot, half-car hybrid.<ref name="cosmo">[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/sub1-6.htm The Cosmo Countach, Sunstreaker's ancestor]</ref><ref name="spencer">[http://www.spencer1984.com/serendipity/index.php?/archives/49-Sunstreaker-The-Missing-Link.html Spencer 1984 discovers the connection between the Cosmo Countach and Diaclone Sunstreaker]</ref> The ''Diaclone'' version of Sunstreaker, officially called Lamborghini Countach LP500S "Super Tuning", was originally only available in red and black/white police decos. This is one of several items that have led to the fan speculation that Sunstreaker and Sideswipe's colorations and [[bio]] texts were swapped around before their final release. Another factor being that, according to his ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profile, Sunstreaker feels that Sideswipe's design is "spoiled by the rear-mounted engine in his automobile mode", when in fact Sunstreaker is the one with said engine. The fact that the engine ends up on his back in robot mode could be the inspiration for the "rocket backpack" from Sideswipe's bio. Finally, Sunstreaker's spring-loaded missile-launching forearms are more reminiscent of "powerful pile drivers" as mentioned in Sideswipe's bio. This would also explain the why the shoulder mounted "rocket boosters" had a collapsible connector peg to allow them to attach to the arm: they would have been the pile driver heads. The [[Tech Spec|statistics]], however, are correct. This change would also explain Sunstreaker's otherwise inexplicable red shoulders/car panel decals, which were originally used to cover up the black plastic on the red Diaclone version.
**Unlike the red and police versions of Diaclone Sunstreaker, there is little evidence of yellow Sunstreakers packaged as Transformers wearing the factory decals representing his park lights (assumed to be headlights by most).
*The red ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Sunstreaker was sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as the ''[[Diakron]]'' "DK-1" Car/Robot in 1983, seemingly just a few months before he would be rebranded as a Transformer.
*In 2003, an entry for a ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' "Sunstreaker" [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] was found in Canadian and Australian [[Toys"R"Us]] computers. The public Canadian Toys"R"Us website later even illustrated their listing with a non-[[stock photography|official photo]] of the Generation 1 Sunstreaker toy lifted straight off a [http://www.ggaub.com/tf/toy.html fan's website], complete with watermark. Ultimately, however, the listings for "Sunstreaker" transformed into listings for ''Commemorative Series'' [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]], leading to some confusion among fans.
* A mock-up of a "Sunstreaker Police Type" redeco of the 2008 ''Universe'' Sunstreaker mold, an homage to the ''Diaclone'' toy pictured above, was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The mock-up promised that the final product would feature a lightbar, presumably the one from the [[Red Alert (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei!'' Alert]] version of the mold. In the end it didn't win the poll to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 3.8% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
* The red and police decos eventually inspired the characters of [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and [[Cordon]], respectively.

==References==
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International Incident Part 1: "The Land Ironclads"

2020-10-06T17:50:44Z

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{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #9
|prev=Scrapper (issue)
|next=International Incident Part 2: "Ranks of Bronze"
|title=International Incident Part 1: "The Land Ironclads"
|image=TFvol1 9cvrA.jpg
|caption=Bumble in the rubble
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[July 14]], [[2010]]
|coverdate=July 2010
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Guido Guidi]]
|colors by=[[James Brown]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|associate editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}
'''Strange things are afoot in North Korea.'''

==Synopsis==
A television news anchor reports that the discovery by spy satellites of [[energon]] manufacturing by [[North Korea]], leaving the [[United States of America|United States]] uneasy due to North Korea's history of pursuing nuclear weapons.

[[File:KimJongDu.jpg|left|275px|thumb|I have daddy issues]]
In the [[Korean Demilitarized Zone]], [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] drives through the fence separating the North and the [[South Korea|South]] and starts to attack South Korean soldiers. He is struck by a shell from a tank, but the tank is vaporized by another tank—who transforms, revealing himself as [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]. Jet fighters scrambled to attack the invaders are cut down in the air by [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]], who transforms and joins the others on the ground. Onslaught radios their boss, North Korean dictator [[Kim Jong Du]], and reports that the battle is over. Kim, arriving at the head of a large North Korean military force, is pleased; [[Seoul]] will be theirs in hours at this rate.

At [[Skywatch]] headquarters, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Spike Witwicky]] reflects that North Korean collaboration with the [[Decepticon]]s was inevitable. Consulting [[Joe Henderson]] about the specifics of the situation, he is unable to learn anything besides the presence of seventeen energon production facilities in North Korea—and evidence of one further [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] in play not yet sighted at the border.

Elsewhere in the base, [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] explains to a Skywatch engineer the internal workings of Cybertronians, using a relaxed [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as an example. [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] expresses his hesitancy to [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] about giving their knowledge to the [[human]]s, but Bumblebee replies that not only have the humans given them similar access to human information, they've also supplied the [[Autobot]]s with all the energon they need. Spike enters the room, asking to speak to the leader of the Autobots. Jetfire, Ratchet and Cliffjumper all gesture to Bumblebee, but Spike insists on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]].

Spike finds Optimus Prime sitting in the now-open cell where he was previously detained, which he claims helps him to think. He requests Prime's help to deal with the Combaticons, who are more organized and powerful than any Decepticon they've had to bring in before. Bumblebee accepts his request, but before he can assemble a team, Campolongo bursts in to tell them that the President is making a live address.

The [[President of the United States|President]] announces the act of aggression from North Korea towards the South, and that Cybertronians were involved on the side of the aggressors. He then declares that any nation collaborating with Cybertronians or using their technology will be considered to be in possession of weapons of mass destruction. Aware of the problems this causes for him and the Autobots, Spike orders that everyone act as if the base was under communications blackout and no one had heard the address. He then continues preparing for the mission.

==Featured characters==
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*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (10)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] (11)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] (12)
*[[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] (13)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] (14)
|c2=
*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (3)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (4)
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (5)
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*[[Nina]] (1)
*Korean DMZ soldiers (2)
*[[Kim Jong Du]] (6)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (7)
*[[Skywatch]] Personnel (8)
*[[Joe Henderson]] (9)
*[[Campolongo]] (15)
*[[Browne|President Browne]] (16)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The newsreader at the start fills in with some worldbuilding: an international incident between the Koreas was brewing when Megatron invaded, nobody's sure when or how North Korea changed leader, and the lack of noise from North Korea isn't suspicious because "several corners of the globe are still without power or communications" after ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]''. That last bit is a bit worrying when the Decepticons were kicked off Earth ''three years ago!''
*Of course for that to be the reason ''why'' North Korea's silence isn't considered suspicious, North Korea must've been attacked itself.
*Henderson reveals that the North Koreans have been producing enough energon for five Cybertronians to consume, though future issues make it clear that not all five Combaticons are together, only the three featured in this issue and the unknown fourth (later revealed as [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]). Perhaps they were making extra energon [[Blast Off (G1)|just in case]].

===Transformers references===
*Onslaught's license plate reads "D-64", the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]] of his original toy.
*Ratchet discusses removing a burr from one of Cliffjumper's rotator nodes, a reference to [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]]'s line from the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]].

===Real-life references===
*The North Korean leader in this issue, Kim Jong Du, while being said to be the son of {{w|Kim Jong Il}}, is clearly based off Il's likeness. The American President, however, looks nothing like [[Barack Obama]].
*The title is a reference to a {{w|The Land Ironclads|short story by H.G. Wells}}.

===Errors===
*When Henderson is describing Energon to Spike, he says "Our own experiments with the substance has shown that it's too unstable to store for more than a few months". It should be "Our own experiments... ''have'' shown".
*Almost all of the Transformers have changed bodies again between issues. For the first time in a very, very long time, they are drawn to the specifications of their original Generation 1 [[character model]]s, with only slight variations for necessity (Ratchet, for instance, sports electrocardiogram graphics on his shoulders instead of his traditional [[Red Cross]] symbols). Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are the exceptions, with the former in a Dery-ized version of his recent [[Don Figueroa]] design, and the latter in a cross between his Dodge Challenger body Don Figueroa used in [[Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|issue #6]] and [[Chee Yang Ong]]'s simplified take of it seen at the conclusion of [[The Transformers: Bumblebee|his mini-series]], plus various elements lifted from an unused Don Figueroa design shown on the alternate cover of [[Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|issue #5]] (which is also the design used for Cliffjumper in the first few issues of the ongoing). This was after an artistic error depicted him in his traditional Volkswagen body in his [[All His Engines|last appearance]].
**Just like with issue #8, Guido shared a little info on IDW boards about drawing this issue. He said: "Actually at first I was using Don's designs, then I was asked to do my own thing. Because of that and other reasons almost half of #9 pages have been re-drawn from scratch or heavily patched with changes. This didn't happen with #10-12, you'll see."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120923102010/http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=192461 Guido post in which he says that IDW asked him to not bother with Dons designs, and to redraw half of the issue he already made using his own preference in design.]</ref>

===Covers (4)===
*'''Cover A:''' Bumblebee taking cover behind debris under fire from the Combaticons; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by .
*'''Cover B:''' The Combaticons; art by [[Guido Guidi]] and colors by .
*'''Cover RI:''' Concept art of Optimus Prime; art by Don Figueroa.
*'''Auto Assembly 2010 exclusive cover:''' Swindle auctions a boxed set of [[Scott McNeil]], [[Derrick J. Wyatt]], and [[Garry Chalk]] [[toy]]s to his fellow Combaticons at [[Auto Assembly 2010]]; art by [[Nick Roche]], colors by [[Liam Shalloo]].

<gallery>
File:TFvol1 9cvrA.jpg|Hey, why don't you boss Ultra Magnus around some more, 'Bee? I'm sure he'll come running.
File:TFvol1 9cvrB.jpg|We've been hired by [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] to take over!
File:TFvol1 9cvrRI.jpg|Freaky faces are the right of all sentient beings.
File:TFvol1 9cvrAuto.jpg|These will not have any resale value.
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
* ''The Transformers'' #10
* ''Dungeons & Dragons'' comic
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===Reprints===
* '''''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers, Volume 2: International Incident]]''''' ([[December 8]], [[2010]]) ISBN 1600108040 / ISBN 978-1600108044
:*Collects issues #7–12.
:*Bonus material includes: art from all covers, including design sketches from Don Figueroa.

* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Seven]]''''' ([[October 17]], [[2012]]) ISBN 1613774060 / ISBN 978-1613774069
:*Collects issues #7–18, the [[Infestation (IDW)|''The Transformers: Infestation'']] #[[The Transformers: Infestation issue 1|1]]–[[The Transformers: Infestation issue 2|2]] and the [[The Transformers: Ironhide|''Ironhide'']] miniseries.

* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 47: International Incident''''' ([[March 6]], [[2019]])
[[Category:IDW The Transformers issues]]
:*Collects issues #9–12 and [[The Transformers: Bumblebee|''The Transformers: Bumblebee'' 1–4]].
:*Bonus material includes an interview with [[Zander Cannon]] and breakdowns for pages 1–4 of each issue of the ''Bumblebee'' mini-series.

<gallery>
File:IDW ongoing tpb2.jpg|'''''The Transformers, Volume 2: International Incident'''''; cover art by [[Guido Guidi]] and [[James Brown]]
File:IDWCollection7.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Volume Six'''''; cover art by [[E. J. Su]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v47.jpg|'''''Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 47'''''; cover art by [[Don Figueroa]] and Guido Guidi
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:IDW The Transformers issues]]

Convoy (episode)

2020-10-06T17:25:37Z

HeroicC300: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Convoy}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 9
|prev=Con Job
|next=Deus ex Machina
|image=TFP Convoy highway hijack.jpg
|caption=Ain't it a beautiful sight?
|title="Convoy"
|airdate=[[March 4]], [[2011]]
|written by=[[Joseph Kuhr]]
|directed by=[[Todd Waterman]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]]
}}
'''The Autobots assist Fowler with transporting a nuclear device.'''

==Synopsis==
The Autobots get an angry call from [[William Fowler|Fowler]]. [[Fowler's V-tol|His plane]]'s been shot down while transporting the hi-tech [[Dynamic Nuclear Generation System]], or the "Dingus", a volatile nuclear device, and he needs help in completing his mission. [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] says that using the [[GroundBridge]] to transport it would be too dangerous, so instead they'll have to take it by road. They soon have it loaded into a [[trailer]] which Prime starts hauling, with [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] as an escort. Fowler's disappointed he doesn't get to drive. [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and the kids monitor their journey from [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|base]].

Optimus is irritated by Fowler's enthusiasm with the horn. Unknown to any of them, the convoy is being observed by a helicopter. Fowler and Optimus are discussing whether there was any evil on Earth before the Decepticons came, when they spot the helicopter, which Fowler believes is a [[Decepticon]]. Five green sportscars move in on the convoy, but Optimus warns everyone to maintain their cover and stay in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Ratchet's surprised that they're not showing up on his sensors. All is made clear when one of the cars draws level with Optimus's cab, and a masked human aims a gun at Fowler. Optimus orders the other Autobots to use non-lethal force only. Bumblebee knocks one of the cars, flipping it over, but another drives up alongside Optimus. One of the masked goons climbs onto Optimus and starts attempting to sever the trailer. After Prime knocks the car off the mountainside road, Fowler climbs out and grabs the masked goon, but loses him before he can start the interrogation.
[[File:Prime-Silas.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|I want this mission high and tight. I wanna be home for dinner.]]
The fellow in the helicopter makes contact over the walkie and introduces himself as [[Silas]], part of the [[MECH]] organization, who intend to steal the Dingus for their own use. One of the cars pulls up behind Optimus and the MECH goons blow the trailer's back door open, only for [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] to jump out in motorcycle mode and flip their car, causing it to explode. While Optimus warns Fowler not to take Silas lightly (due to [[Megatron (WFC)|personal experience]]), Ratchet informs them they're nearing the rendezvous point.

On the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] has intercepted the communications, and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] sends a bunch of [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] to join the party.

The Autobots reach the rendezvous point and duck into a rail tunnel alongside a train. Bulkhead seals off the incoming end. A short time later, they and the train emerge from the other end of the tunnel, and Silas continues to follow the Autobots. As luck would have it, the Vehicons take this opportunity to appear and open fire on the convoy. The Autobots avoid getting hit, but Prime's trailer is shaken loose and explodes. The Vehicons transform and move in, forcing Optimus to inform Fowler that they're going to have to break cover to survive. Silas observes the fight and notes that the rumors he's heard of living technology are true. He lets Fowler know that he's aware the Dingus was transferred onto the train while the Autobots were in the tunnel, and the helicopter moves off to intercept the cargo. Unfortunately, while Fowler's giving Optimus the bad news, the Autobot leader takes a tree trunk to the face and falls off a nearby cliff.

The kids have a frantic discussion about a plan B. [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]]'s in favor of Ratchet ground-bridging the kids onto the train so they can fight the MECH goons. With [[Raf Esquivel|Raf's]] help, [[Jack Darby|Jack]] and Miko are soon on the train. As the MECH helicopter tries to land on top of the train, Raf flips a point switch to make the train go off along another line. In response, the helicopter's pilot hacks Raf's laptop, causing it to short out. On the second try, the helicopter lands atop the carriage the Dingus is in, and the MECH guys start cutting through the carriage roof.

Not far away, the Autobots continue their fight with the Vehicons. Optimus comes around and sees the train in trouble.
[[File:Convoy-trainstop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|More powerful than a locomotive!]]
Miko and Jack grab weapons, which they wave at the MECH guys when the ceiling's opened. Back in the chopper, Silas spots Optimus running alongside and sounds a retreat. As the helicopter heads away, he fires a missile and takes out the track ahead of the train. Due to Raf's laptop being out of commission, Ratchet no longer has the train's coordinates and can't bridge the kids out. They prepare to jump, but Optimus zooms past, grabs the front of the train and brings it to a halt in the nick of time. Hovering in the helicopter nearby, Silas promises that next time the playing field will be leveled. Optimus reports back to Ratchet that the kids and the Dingus are safe, but notes that a new player has entered the game...
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] (3)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (4)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (8)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (9)

|c2=
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (13)
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (14)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (15)

|c3=
*[[William Fowler]] (1)
*[[Jack Darby]] (5)
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (6)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (7)
*[[MECH]] goons (10)
*[[Silas]] (11)
*[[MECH Navigator]] (12)

}}

==Quotes==
"Ah-ah, no need, Agent Fowler. I will handle the driving." 
"It's going to be a long trip."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' lets '''Agent Fowler''' in on his no-touch policy.

"Agent Fowler. Is that really necessary?" 
"Oh, don't tell me you're one of them 'textbook drivers'."
:— '''Optimus Prime''' isn't very keen on '''Agent Fowler's''' use of the horn.

"How about some radio? You seem like a Nashville sound kinda guy."
:—'''Agent Fowler''' to Optimus Prime.

"That's the one! The 'Con who shot me down! Who is he? Wingnut? Dingbat? Skyguy?"
:—'''Fowler''' shares some awesome Transformer name ideas.

"Gentlemen, stop their engines."
:—'''Silas'''

"Is that so? Tell me, Sy, what's the market price for a Dingus these days?" 
"What makes you think we intend to sell it, Agent Fowler?"
:—'''Agent Fowler''' and '''Silas''' discussing the value of Fowler's Dingus.

"After a long road trip, feels good to get out of the car, stretch my legs, and kick some tailpipe!"
:—'''Bulkhead''', the reigning king of one-liners.

"You want me to not only bridge you into a confined space, but one traveling at 90 miles per hour? I can't even count the number of things that can go wrong—mass displacement trauma, twisted limbs, metal burn!... Well, maybe not the last one."
:—Overly-attached '''Ratchet''' to the kids.

"First rule of combat: Never leave the enemy with the spoils."
:—'''Silas'''

"Maximum overdrive!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' coining a new catchphrase.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The plane Fowler was transporting the Dingus on is the same one he had in "[[Masters & Students]]". And he's ''still'' flying without any kind of pilot gear on. Dude is ''hard core''.
* Miko makes reference to that episode when she follows up Fowler's comment that he had been shot out of the sky with an "again?"
* This episode is the first to feature a human enemy to the Cybertronians (both Autobots and Decepticons). However, they do not meet the leader, Silas, until much later; the Autobots only hear him speak this episode.
* On board the train, Jack and Miko each pick a "weapon" of choice to face the MECH goons. Miko happens to take an axe, like she did [[Darkness Rising, Part 5|to face Soundwave's tentacle]], while Jack takes a [[fire extinguisher]], like he did [[Scrapheap (episode)|a couple of episodes ago]].

===Transformers references===
* Optimus's [[trailer]] is adorned with the same paint scheme as his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|''Generation 1'' counterpart]]'s [[Combat Deck (G1)|trailer]].
* "[[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]" is the usual Japanese equivalent to the English "[[Prime (rank)|Prime]]".

===Real-world references===
* This episode is the first in ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' to feature a reproduction of an actual real-world vehicle: the locomotive depicted hauling the 'Phase II' train is a very accurate model of a four-axle GP series model produced in La Grange, Illinois (Later London, Ontario) by {{w|Electro-Motive Diesel}}.

===Errors===
* On the monitor inside the Autobot base, the fork is shown to be on the right side of the rails. When the scene changes to show the running train, it is shown to be on the left.
* The number of MECH cars is somewhat inconsistent, as are their positions. Three cars initially pull up behind and to the sides of Bulkhead. An additional car appears to replace the one that pulls ahead to block Bumblebee, and another appears to replace the one that pulls up to Optimus' driver side to force him to pull over. When the Autobots begin applying force, the car that was in front of Bumblebee has moved to Optimus' passenger side. After this, four of the pursuing cars are dispatched through various means, leaving only one, yet three cars are chasing the Autobots when they reach the train tunnel. The cars vanish from the story completely after this.
* While Silas delivers his last line, the straps that cross his chest clip into each other.
* At the beginning of the episode, when Ratchet asks Agent Fowler why Starscream would bother with "such primitive technology" (i.e., the Dingus), a small light can be seen inside his open mouth, as if the light coming from his left optic sensor can be seen through it.
* When the Autobots first transform in front of the platoon of Eradicon Jets and reveal themselves to MECH in the process, there is no plateau near their right side to safely place Fowler on, but in the very next shot, it is right next to them, even though the Autobots never moved from their position.

===Trivia===
[[File:Convoy-kablooie.jpg|thumb|upright|"I used minimum force. That was the minimum force necessary to ensure they ''never bother us again.''"]]
* The Autobots have a curious definition of "minimum force". During the short battle, they flip over three cars and blow up a fourth. The latter most likely killed the passengers. It's amazing the others came out unharmed, considering one was hanging out of the sunroof of his car at the time.
* The train set piece germinated from [[Alex Kurtzman]]'s desire to have a Train Transformer, which would have been too expensive. Had the budget been there, they would have been an Autobot.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Pb3MeUDdY Roundtable interview with ''Prime'' staff at BotCon 2011]</ref>
* The fact that the Autobots were battling humans rather than Decepticons - a not insignificant twist in the plot - was spoiled by the next-episode preview shown during the Hub's airing of "Con Job". What is this, [[Ultra Magnus Dies!!|Japan?]]
* As was previously featured in "[[Darkness Rising, Part 4]]", this episode features an Autobot transforming while carrying a human passenger. Fowler somehow ends up sitting in Optimus's hand rather than inside him, though.
* Silas deems the Autobots' use of the train tunnel a tactical error because it only has one exit, but then makes no effort to stop them on the other side.
* In the beginning of the episode Optimus tells Fowler he will handle the driving but later on in the episode we see Fowler driving. It might be that Agent Fowler just kept his hands on the steering wheel or that Optimus was just being kind.
[[File:JackFireExtinguisherMikoAxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|So I married an axe murderer.]]
* When Jack and Miko grab the fire extinguisher and the fire axe to fight MECH, they apparently forget that there is a gun on the floor, dropped by the immobilized soldier. However, neither (presumably) has had firearms training, and it's unlikely that Optimus would appreciate trigger-happy allies.
* Silas' attempt to destroy the Dingus at the end of the episode seems a bit reckless, given its nuclear core. However, there's no indication he's aware of just how nasty that thing going up would be; when the decoy trailer goes up, the MECH pilot merely indicates there's no detectable radiation. If they knew about the five-state irradiation deal, they'd probably be just a ''wee'' bit more on edge and wondering why they weren't dead.
* This episode ''might'' imply that Jack has feelings for Miko. But this more or less never comes up again.
* This episode may contain human [[death]]. After Arcee jumps off one of MECH's vehicles, it rolls right into another vehicle and the two explode. No humans are seen exiting the vehicles during the accident, so it is likely that they perish in the explosion.
* Optimus Prime has a cup holder. Whether this is a default part of his [[alt mode]] or for Fowler's benefit is unspecified.
* Adaptations of this episode include a prose version in ''[[Optimus Under Threat]]'' titled "Off the Rails", and a storybook version for younger readers as ''[[Optimus Prime and the Secret Mission]]''.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Le SGDN'''" ("The DNGS")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Konvoi'''" ("Convoy")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 25|25 November]] [[2011]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Konvoj'''" ("Convoy")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 19|19 January]] [[2012]]

'''Indonesian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Pengamanan Senjata Penghancuran Masal'''" ("Saving of the Weapon of Mass Destruction")
:*''Original airdate:'' 12 September [[2012]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Convoglio'''" ("Convoy")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 22|22 October]] [[2011]]

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' '''Bōsō Henkei! Dingus o Mamore!''' (暴走変形!ディンガスを守れ!, ''Reckless Transformation! Protect the Dingus!'')
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 2|2 June]] [[2012]]

'''Korean'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hosong Jakjeon'''" (호송 작전, "Operation Convoy")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 26|26 September]] [[2011]]

'''Polish'''
:*''Title:'' ?
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 15|15 December]] [[2011]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''O Comboio'''" ("The Convoy")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 4|4 January]] [[2012]]

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' ?
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 2|2 January]] [[2012]]

'''Spanish (Spain)'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Convoy'''" ("Convoy")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 29|29 October]] [[2011]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season One ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Folge 2: Meister und Schüler ([[EDEL:kids]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season One Collection ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Volume 2: Unfamiliar Enemies (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Vol. 5 ([[Avex Trax]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Saison 1 Vol. 2: Terrain miné ([[Universal|Universal Pictures France]]) — English, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish audio. 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Staffel 1 - Das Bündnis (EDEL:kids) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Stagione 1 Vol. 2: Terre Pericolose ([[Universal|Universal Pictures IT]]) — English, Italian, Dutch, French and Spanish audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2013 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season One: Dangerous Ground ([[Universal|Universal Pictures UK]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2014 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Saison 1: L'intégrale (Universal Pictures France) — English, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season One (Universal Pictures UK)
;Blu-ray
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season One (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season One Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Staffel 1 - Das Bündnis (EDEL:kids) — English and German audio. 

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Ramjet (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 boxart Ramjet.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb]]

As a [[Conehead]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], '''Ramjet''' less often receives a toy whenever [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] does.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'Conehead' or 'Not Conehead']]
*'''Ramjet''' (1985, 1986, 1990)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-56'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Cluster Bombs", 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear

:The original Ramjet toy was a [[retool]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Jet Robo Acrobat-Type" F-15 Eagle that was used for [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], with new wings that seem to be inspired by the prototype {{w|F-16XL}}, and new "Cluster Bombs". He is otherwise identical to the other Decepticon jets aside from color. Ramjet's robot mode stickers are the same design as Starscream's, but in different colors.

:In [[robot mode]] his official instructions have the user pulling down his nose cone to complete his head transformation, like Starscream. However, Ramjet's character model depicts him as having his head untransformed, leaving a distinctive "conehead" shape to his appearance. This trait is shared by Thrust and Dirge, leading many owners to do the same thing to differentiate the three later Decepticon jets from the three earlier ones.

:Ramjet was reissued in his original packaging in Australia in 1990.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-ramjet/743/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Ramjet at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Ramjet/ramjet.htm More information on Ramjet at TFU.info]''

===Collector's Edition===
*'''Ramjet''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Set D'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "Cluster Bombs", 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear

:Ramjet received a limited reissue as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Collector's Edition]] series. With no notable changes from the G1 release, Collector's Edition Ramjet was [[exclusive]]ly available at Jaf-Con 10 in July 2001, along with Thrust.

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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2 Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'90s fashion victim.]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Decepticon Jet, 1993 / 1994)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins, front landing gear, sound effects box

:For the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline, Ramjet was [[redeco]]ed with the purple replacing white, black replacing burgundy, and sky blue replacing the original black, leaving him to appear as if he were Skeletor's personal aircraft. Still, he features new firing missile launchers and a sound effects box which is mounted above his engines. These parts were also used on the ''Generation 2'' release of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]].

:Of note is the fact that his sky blue parts are extremely prone to [[Photodegradation|''yellowing'']], or in this case ''greening''. Many ''Generation 2'' Ramjets can be found with their blue parts in a teal color.

:This version of the mold would also have been used to make ''Generation 2'' [[Sandstorm (G2)#Toys|Sandstorm]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Ramjet/ramjet.htm G2 Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===Classics===
{{anchor|Classics (2006)}}
[[File:Classics Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The flared pants craze strikes again]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Ramjet, following the trend set by his original Generation 1 toy, is a retool of ''Classics'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]] and transforms into a modified fighter jet based off the hull of an F-15 Eagle. The figure's deco is greatly simplified from Ramjet's G1 toy and cartoon decos, largely reducing the amount of black and red in favor of white. Aside from the different deco, changes from Starscream include a new nose cone/head, new F-16XL inspired wings and new projectiles for his missile launchers. The new missiles, combined with their launchers, result in a mash-up between his G1 toy's non-firing weapons and his animation model's standard-issue Seeker rifles. Unlike Starscream, his shoulder movement is unimpeded due to a lack of wings behind his shoulders.

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

:Ramjet's instructions neglect a couple of features on his toy; the wings can swivel back and forth and up and down in robot mode, to better balance the figure, and the circular air intakes on his chest can swivel out in either mode. The latter is used to form landing gear in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], as it was in both Starscream and Skywarp.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsRamjet/ramjet.htm Classics Ramjet at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsSeekerMold}}
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Beware the man in white]]
*'''Ramjet''' ([[July 17]], [[2008]])
**''ID number:'' '''D-04'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' Ramjet is a redeco of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class Ramjet. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy even more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. His wings and missiles are molded in bright red plastic instead of gray plastic with red paint, with his missiles painted gray. His hands and feet are molded in white plastic instead of gray, to match more closely the cartoon model. Despite the figure's appearance, ''Henkei!'' Ramjet features no gray plastic at all, only white or red plastic painted gray, meaning he is is heavily painted and thus easily succeptable to paint chipping. Ramjet, like the other figures in the line features vacuum-metalized parts, his jet boosters and vertical stabilizers on his wings and his cockpit seat are chrome plated, though it is not uncommon for the innards of his jet boosters to be partially lacking the metalized coating. As ''Henkei!'' toys do not feature heat-sensitive rubsigns, ''Henkei'' Ramjet has five Decepticon sigils tampographed total, one each on the top side and under side of his two wings and one in front of his canopy.

:Ramjet was retooled into ''Gentei! Gentei!'' [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Dirge]].
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe-AR-Ramjet.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Aerial Rivals''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''

:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#LOC|Starscream]], [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']] Ramjet transforms into a Cybertronic "tetrajet". His wings, which end up on his arms in robot mode, each feature a swing-out weapon; the right arm has a blade, while the left has a (non-firing) cannon. He was only available in a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] five-pack with [[Air Raid (G1)#Universe (2008)|Air Raid]], [[Blades (G1)#LOC|Autobot Blades]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Universe (2008)|Skydive]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thrust]] (who shares his mold).

:Aside from Thrust, this mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]], [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], & [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]], ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)#Toys|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#War for Cybertron|Starscream]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFURamjet/ramjet.htm Universe (2008) Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===Timelines===
[[File:Timelines-toy G2Ramjet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Joker|The Joker]] has a jet now?]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Club exclusive figure, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]''/''Generation 2'' Ramjet is one of the 2011 [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] exclusive figures. He is a redeco of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class Ramjet in the colors of [[#Generation 2|his ''Generation 2'' toy]], including replicating most of the sticker details. Most of the sticker details were recreated with paint, but the details on the insides of his shoulder intakes and on the tops of his feet were once again stickers, presumably because it was rough getting tampographs put in there. Ramjet was also slightly [[retool]]ed, as his nosecone is rounded off and made of rubber instead of plastic, presumably [[for safety reasons]]. Ramjet (and [[Cheetor (Animated)#Toys|Cheetor]]) went up for preorder on [[April 27]], [[2011]]. Ramjet was sold out by [[April 29]], 2011.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/TFCCRamjet/ramjet.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===United===
{{anchor|elites}}
[[File:United Seekers Elites.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Seekers: Elites''' (Three-pack, [[December 28]], [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Ramjet is a redeco of the [[#Classics|''Classics'' Ramjet]] mold. This release is the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Dirge (G1)/toys#United|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#United|Thrust]].

:This version of Ramjet is more closely based on his cartoon appearance, although he retains the bulkier G1 toy-inspired missiles of his earlier releases. His missile launchers are solid dark grey. His hands and forearms are dark grey plastic, with the forearms painted white. His wings are painted metallic red, while his jet boosters and stabilizers are dark grey plastic. Like his ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release, his Decepticon [[Insignia|faction symbols]] are tampographed on both sides of his wings, and on his nosecone in front of the cockpit.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy RamjetKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|All we need now is a Rumble and we'll have the Kreon version of "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]"!]]
* '''Ramjet''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 53'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, 2 clip-on rifles

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Ramjet is a [[Kreon]] who can be rebuilt into a tiny jet. He is essentially a [[redeco]] of Kreon [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Dirge]], using almost all the same parts and construction; except that he comes with a new back-harness attachment piece to replace the flak jacket used in Dirge's assortment.

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] or drug/discount stores.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-ORamjet/ramjet.htm More information on Micro-Changer Ramjet at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Best Headbutt
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on rifles

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Ramjet's deco is much more heavily toy-detailed than the Micro-Changer. Oddly, his leg-wings are black instead of burgundy. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-ORamjet/ramjet.htm More information on Class of '85 Ramjet at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ramjet''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, 2 clip-on rifles

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

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.

===Generations===
====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Seeker-Squadron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Seeker Squadron''' (Platinum Edition, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 "Cluster Bombs", 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear

:A reissue of the original Ramjet toy in a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' 3-pack with [[Thrust (G1)/toys#SeekerSquadron|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#SeekerSquadron|Dirge]].

:In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website (but never found in stores).

:In the United Kingdom, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and A1 Toys, whereas in Spain, was officially available via the Spanish division of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Seeker Squadron sets as a result.

====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Ramjet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Does not come with an Amazon exclusive toast.]]
*'''Seeker Elite''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E27'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-19'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Null-Ray blasters"
:Released in an Amazon exclusive two-pack with [[Dirge (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dirge]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline, Ramjet is a heavy retooling of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Starscream]] from the same line, transforming into a modified F-15 fighter jet with cranked-arrow delta wings based on the F-16XL prototype like his original toy. As one of the Coneheads, Ramjet features a new headsculpt based on the original conehead design, though it is a faux piece not formed from the actual nosecone. Ramjet's face also features a stern, almost grimaced expression.

:The figure's design and transformation scheme are heavily based on the 2006 ''Classics'' Starscream mold (and it's subsequent retool of Ramjet), while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles and a more expressive ball-jointed head. However, due to this, his torso is very hollow at the sides and his intended waist articulation was dropped due to the physical space required for transformation.

:As with Dirge, Ramjet uses the same, unchanged Null-Ray blasters that came with Starscream. His stock photos show him slightly mis-tranformed, with his feet splayed apart in jet mode.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Earthrise'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thundercracker]]. It was redecoed into [[Sandstorm_(G2)#Generations|Sandstorm]].

:His map piece, shared with Dirge, contain the bottom of Gigantion, though unlabeled.
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11NR-Ramjet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sadly does not come with real toast.]]
*'''Ramjet''' ([[March 19]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11NR'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, clear hologram pilot figurine

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP11NR Ramjet was revealed on the TakaraTomy Mall website in October 2015 as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, the first [[Conehead]] retool of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|''Masterpiece'' MP-11 Starscream]]. Later the same day, the listing disappeared before the preorder period started. The listing reappeared at the end of November, with preorders staying open from [[November 30]] to [[December 8]]. It was limited to 2000 pieces in Japan.
:Compared to Starscream, Ramjet features new wing molds attached to his legs. His head is part of the nosecone but not the whole part, and during transformation the cockpit's upper half needs to be rotated 180 degrees. To match the cartoon accurate flatness of the undersides of the wings, the bottom parts of the black turbines can be lifted, rotated inside and closed, revealing a Decepticon symbol underneath. While he has the same null rays as Starscream, they can be socketed inside two-piece rocket parts to reproduce the original toy's larger rockets.

:The pictures in the original October listings had the figure slightly mistransformed in jet mode (the nosecone was not fully closed) and featured the hologram pilot cast in orange plastic, while the updated pics from the November listing show the figure's nosecone correctly closed and the hologram pilot is now cast in clear plastic.

:Unfortunately, quality control problems with this figure are very commonplace, with seemingly a majority of specimens having a [[misassembly]] in the robot shoulders that prevents fully locking the wings together in jet mode.

:Ramjet was further remolded, naturally, into [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-11NT Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-11ND Dirge]], also TakaraTomy Mall exclusives.

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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Ramjet.jpg|right|thumb|300px|But he wasn't really the Pope, just an alien robot with a funny hat.]]
*'''Ramjet''' (2003)
**''Act'': '''6'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Super Collection Figure|Starscream]] figure, Ramjet was released in the sixth "act" of the line. No he's not super cartoon-accurate. He was available in both full-color and pewter versions, one of each in a case of twelve.

: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Ramjet was packed with the right arm of the Act's "build-a-figure" [[Grand Maximus#Super Collection Figure|Grand Maximus]]. This part too could be in either full color or pewter, packed at a ratio of six color pieces to two pewters.

: This Act was seemingly in shorter supply than the others before and since, and is not terribly common on the secondary market.

: This mold was also used to make his Act-mates [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Dirge]]. The original tooling was also used to make [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Skywarp]], and the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' special releases [[Sunstorm (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Sunstorm]] and [[Air Warrior#Heroes of Cybertron|Air Warrior]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Destron/Ramjet/ramjet.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Ramjet at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Destron/PewterRamjet/ramjet.htm More information on pewter Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===MyClone===
[[File:MyCloneRamjet.jpg|thumb|upright=0.44|Ever been headbutted by a chibi? It HURTS!]]
*'''Ramjet''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF016'''

:''[[MyClone]]'' Ramjet was released in the fifth series of the ''MyClone'' trading figure line, which was third and final series to feature ''Transformers'' characters. Following the ''MyClone'' aesthetic, he is a cutesy representation of Ramjet's animation model in super-deformed proportions. He features articulation in his head, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips and knees, all of the parts capable of being removed, then mixed and matched with any other ''MyClone'' figure.
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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Ramjet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Ramjet''' (2007)

:A 34-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game|3D Battle-Card Game's]] "Energon Wars" expansion, Ramjet "transforms" into a white and red jet, generally following his ''Classics'' deco scheme. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (film)|Movie]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]], and [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], and Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]].
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Ramjet statue.jpg|thumb|More fragile than his tech spec would have you believe.]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Diamond Select, 2008)

:Ramjet was released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2008 and exclusive to online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. The sculpt features Ramjet's distinctive wings. Strangely enough his motto on the box is "The skies are my castle, and I like to live alone" as found *in* his tech spec as opposed to "If it flies, crash it" as it was in both his tech spec and [[The Transformers Universe|''Transformers Universe'' profile]].
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Tlsramjet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Undesirable #1]]
*'''Ramjet'''

:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Ramjet is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is mostly based on his ''Classics'' toy. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Ramjets. The basic mold, but not the accessories, was also used to make Dirge and Thrust, as well as the "Ghost" versions of all three Coneheads.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Ramjet.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ramjet, Sky Smasher''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T32/T40'''
**''Stars: ''10
:'''Ramjet, Sky Smasher''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork for the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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==Notes==
[[File:WhizBangNavyRamjetRedeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|In the NA-VY, in the NA-VY...]]
* A 1980s Japanese [[:File:Ehobbygobotscatalog.jpg|catalog photo]] shows the then-new second year Seeker jet wings in different colors attached to unaltered first year Seeker bodies. In Ramjet's case, the [[prototype]] toy uses [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]'s main body. This production stage lasted long enough to receive its own [[package art]] that was eventually published in the [[2014]] ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]'' book.
*The [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' Ramjet toy]] provided inspiration for generic Decepticons in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'' vol. 2]] [[The Transgressors|#44]] and ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' [[Pax Megatronus|#8]].
*Speaking of G2, Hasbro evidently had more redeco plans for Ramjet (and the paired [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]]) that fell through:
**''Generation 2'' concept art published in the 2011 ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' book shows an unreleased tannish variant of Ramjet that would have been named "[[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]". Most likely, Sandstorm would have debuted alongside "[[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]", whose prototypes and artwork have been uncovered under similar conditions.
**Another hand-painted mock-up, this time of the original Ramjet in "cloud camo" deco, is also known to exist. Whether it was ever meant to be taken into production and whether it was meant to be Ramjet or a new character remains unknown. It was originally offered for sale in [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/4f98fe3d58bfe696/b1d0163d38587281?q=ramjet+whiz+bang+toys&pli=1 October of 2000] from Whiz Bang Collectibles, along with other items seemingly from a former Hasbro employee's collection.<ref>[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/RamjetRecolor1.html Blue Ramjet at Toyarchive.com]</ref> Possibly, "cloud camo Ramjet" would have been paired for release alongside "[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Notes|jungle attack Starscream]]".
* Hasbro designed a "pretooled" alternate head on the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]] body tooling styled on the 1985 Coneheads, but ultimately, only TakaraTomy used this head to make ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]].<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/127888-tfss-50-live-update-now-open-to-formers-members-2012-and-on/?p=3441554 Post by Powered Convoy on The Allspark Forums, 13 February 2017]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:MyClone]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
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[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Dirge (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 boxart Dirge.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Dirge's figures aren't so much "toys" as they are miniature memorial statues.]]

As a [[Conehead]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], '''Dirge''' less often receives a toy whenever [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] does.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Dirge toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Closet [[Conehead]]]]
*'''Dirge''' (Decepticon Plane, [[1985]]/[[1986]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''97'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, front landing gear, 2 [[concussion weapon|concussion missiles]]

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

:In [[robot mode]] his official instructions have the user pulling down his nose cone to complete his head transformation, like Starscream. However, Dirge's character model depicts him as having his head untransformed, leaving a distinctive "conehead" shape to his appearance. This trait is shared by Thrust and Ramjet, leading many owners to do the same thing to differentiate the three later Decepticon jets from the three earlier ones. Dirge's robot mode stickers are the same design as Thundercracker's, but in different colors.

:In Japan, Dirge was only available as a mail-away in 1986 (for 1980 yen and 4 [[Robot Point]]s).

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

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-dirge/727/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Dirge at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Dirge/dirge.htm More information on Dirge at TFU.info]''
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===Beast Wars===
[[File:BWII-toy Dirge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm the closest this mold got to looking like Thundercracker, but instead I'm two different Dirges.]]
*'''Dirge''' ([[1998]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-14'''
**''Accessories'': "Dirge Gun" rifle & barrel
{{note|''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]] was officially [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Dirge's new form in the ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]'' comic.}}

:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Basic Class [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] mold, Dirge transforms from a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Dassault Rafale|Dassault Rafale fighter jet]] to robot mode with a single-step, spring-loaded transformation. The two halves of his "Dirge Gun" rifle store in his lower legs in jet mode.

:This sculpt was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], the "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]" version of [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Timelines|Waspinator]], and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Wingstun#Toys|Wingstun]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Dirge/dirge.htm More information on Dirge at TFU.info]''
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===Collector's Edition===
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*'''Dirge''' (Collector's Edition, July [[2001]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''97'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, front landing gear, 2 [[concussion weapon|concussion missiles]]
:As part of the ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' series of Japanese [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]] in 2001, a limited run (an estimated 800 pieces made) of Dirge was available [[exclusive]] to the 20th Century Toy Museum event. Dirge came in standardized packaging also used by the other ''Collector's Edition'' [[Decepticon Planes|Jetron]] reissues. Unlike the other 2001 reissues, which were all sold as sets of two individually packaged figures, "Set E" consisted of Dirge all by himself.
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===Commemorative Series===
*'''Dirge''' (Commemorative Series VI, [[2004]])
[[File:Commemorativeseriesdirge.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|WYLD STALLYNS! deedleedleedleedleet]]
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, front landing gear, 2 [[concussion weapon|concussion missiles]]
:In 2004, a reissue of Dirge was released as part of the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]''. Unlike the reissues of the other Decepticon Planes, Dirge didn't require any notable modifcations to his missiles [[for safety reasons]].

:The package art depicts him having a Seeker head instead of his trademark Cone head.
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===Timelines===
[[File:Classics Dirge Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Conehead uncloseted.]]
*'''Games of Deception''' (Multi-pack, [[2007]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Dirge is part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-themed [[BotCon 2007]] box set, along with [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Timelines|Bug Bite]], [[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thrust]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thundercracker]]. He is a [[redeco]] of the ''Classics'' Deluxe Class [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Classics|Ramjet]] toy, transforming into a made up fighter based upon the F-15. Dirge's wings were not retooled from ''Classics'' Ramjet's, as the budget would not cover that as well as the more distinctive wings needed for Thrust.<ref>http://wap.bwtf.com/toyreviews/timelines/games/dirge</ref> He also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers that can mount on his biceps, under his wings, or be used as hand-held weapons. Like his set-mate Thrust, Dirge comes with ''Classics'' Ramjet's bulkier missiles. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:There were 1500 ''Timelines'' Dirge figures produced.

:This tooling also served as the model for the non-toy [[Dirge (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of Dirge]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/BCDirge/dirge.htm More information on Timelines Dirge at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe 2008 Dirge toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait... if Dirge dies in the past, doesn't that create a [[Paul Eiding|time paradox]]?]]
*'''Autobot Ambush''' (Voyager Deluxe Comic 2-Pack, [[2008]])
**''Series:'' G1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, Decepticon [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]-style [[Cyber Key]]

:A Target-exclusive redeco of ''Galaxy Force'' [[Starscream (Armada)#Cybertron|Starscream]], Dirge transforms into a Cybertronic starfighter. In both modes, plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his back end flips out a spring-loaded "[[energon]] blade" from each arm. His spring-loaded missile launcher can be used as either a hand-held weapon, or mounted under his jet mode nosecone. His (conveniently color-coded) dark purple Cyber Key is unpainted, save for its silver ''[[Live-action film series|movie]]''-styled Decepticon symbol.

:Some samples of Dirge suffer from a partially compromised key-activated [[gimmick]], with the blade on the right arm not wanting to spring out even when the key is inserted. It can be fairly easily pried out with the included missile (or some other long object).

:He is packed with [[Roadbuster (G1)#Universe (2008)|Roadbuster]] (a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyCDF|Cybertron Defense Hot Shot]]) and a comic book. In its first release in Canada, the set did not include a comic (in spite of the ''INCLUDES COMIC!'' marking on the package), and in the US, the set included the ''wrong'' comic. Instead of ''The Dark Ages'' issue "[[Escalation]]", which was meant for the "Standoff Beneath the Streets" Voyager-Deluxe two-pack of [[Springer (G1)#Universe (2008)|Springer]] and [[Ratbat (G1)#Universe (2008)|Ratbat]], the right comic was to be a reprint of "[[Target: 2006]]" parts [[Target: 2006#Wreck and Rule.21|5]] and [[Target: 2006#The Devil You Know...|6]], which was similarly and erroneously included with the "Standoff Beneath the Streets" two-pack.

:This mold was also used for the [[BotCon 2008]]-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Starscream (SG)#Timelines|Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUDirge/dirge.htm More information on Universe Dirge at TFU.info]''
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===Gentei! Gentei!===
[[File:Henkei Dirge toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|AHA! Undeniable proof that Takara does things better than Hasbro! (Sometimes.)]]
*'''Dirge''' (Deluxe, [[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 Sonic missiles

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' Dirge is a [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]] exclusive retool of ''Classics'' Ramjet. Unlike his [[BotCon 2007]] ''Timelines'' version, he has newly tooled wings based upon the wings from his original toy, uses the smaller gun missiles from Starscream, and, unusually for ''Henkei! Henkei!'', features an all-new, colorful [[Hasbro]] ''Classics''-style deco for his new wings. Like all ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys, he features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] parts, specifically the barrels of his missile launchers, his engine nozzles and his cockpit interior.

:Dirge was available for pre-order from [[November 13]]th through [[December 10]]th 2008, and shipped in late March of 2009.
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===Generations===
[[File:Generations-toy Dirge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Death by mold degradation.]]
*'''Dirge''' (Deluxe Class, [[2010]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles
:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Dirge is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' Dirge.

:Like [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Ghost Starscream]] and ''Generations'' [[Thrust (G1)#Generations|Thrust]], Dirge uses the older version of the ''Classics'' Seeker mold used from ''Classics'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] to [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]], rather than the newer version used for the majority of the Henkei figures and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1 Series|Universe Starscream]], right down to the 2006 copyright rather than 2008 featured on Gentei Dirge. Unlike the Gentei version, this figure only features wing deco on the top side; to compensate for the Decepticon [[insignia|faction symbols]] appearing only on the back in robot mode, a tiny symbol has been [[tampograph]]ed on the upper chest. The wing stripes are based on the G1 figure.

:Initial batches of Dirge [[quality control|lacked]] the white center of the head crest in all three tampographed Decepticon faction symbols. This was [[quality control|fixed]] by a [[variant|running change]].<ref name="dirge">[http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=2160&size=0&start=176 Comparison between both versions of ''Generations'' Dirge.]</ref> Dirge unfortunately features many reported problems, seemingly caused by the extensive reuse of the original Starscream mold. Such issues include feet that are unable to stay in place in robot mode, extremely loose hip joints and weak butterfly hinges on his shoulders.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/GenerationsDirge/dirge.htm More information on Generations Dirge at TFU.info]''
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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Seeker-Squadron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Seeker Squadron''' (Platinum Edition, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, front landing gear, 2 [[concussion weapon|concussion missiles]]

:A reissue of the original Dirge toy in a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' 3-pack with [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generations|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#SeekerSquadron|Thrust]].

:In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website (but never found in stores).

:In the United Kingdom, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and A1 Toys, whereas in Spain, was officially available via the Spanish division of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Seeker Squadron sets as a result.
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====Alt-Modes====
*'''Dirge''' (Alt-Modes)

:A retool of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Starscream]] with a new head and legs, Dirge was to be a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He would have been [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the second series of the toyline, but the line was canceled before he could be released. The toy itself was never shown off even as a prototype, but a 3D render of it was used in solicitations.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Acid Storm]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]].

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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Dirge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|At least he doesn't die from being a Walmart exclusive...]]
*'''Seeker Elite''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E27'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-19'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Null-Ray blasters"
:Released with [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ramjet]] in an ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' two-pack, Dirge is a heavy retooling of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Starscream]] from the same line, transforming into a modified F-15 fighter jet with a delta wing and front canard like his original toy. As one of the Coneheads, Dirge features a new headsculpt based on the original conehead design, though it is a faux piece not formed from the actual nosecone. Dirge's face also features an open-mouthed expression.

:The figure's design and transformation scheme are heavily based on the 2006 ''Classics'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]] mold (and its subsequent ''Generations'' retool of [[#Generations|Dirge]]), while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles, a more expressive ball-jointed head, and hinges that allow the wings to fold backwards on his legs in robot mode. However, due to this, his torso is very hollow at the sides and his intended waist articulation was dropped due to the physical space required for transformation.

:As with Ramjet, Dirge uses the same, unchanged Null-Ray blasters that came with Starscream. His stock photos show these attached to the jet mode beneath the canards, mounted on the same ports as the robot mode's shoulders; however there are ports on the wings to allow for storage more accurate to the original. .

:This pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States.

:His Map Piece, shared with Ramjet, shows the bottom of Gigantion.
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===United===
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[[File:United Seekers Elites.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Seekers: Elites''' (Three-pack, [[December 28]], [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Dirge is a redeco of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]/[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Dirge retooling of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Classics|Ramjet]] mold. This release marks the first time he is offered with [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#United|Ramjet]] as well as [[Thrust (G1)/toys#United|Thrust]].

:This version of Dirge is more closely based on his cartoon appearance. Like his ''Gentei!''/''Generations'' releases, he comes with the thinner Starscream missiles. His missile launchers are solid dark grey. His wings are undecorated, save for tampographs of his Decepticon [[Insignia|faction symbols]] on both sides of each wing. Dirge features metallic blue paint applications on much of his blue plastic.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy DirgeKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Seeing as how often Dirges die, the flak jacket is probably a good idea.]]
* '''Dirge''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Bag number'': '''***** 49'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, 2 clip-on blasters

: Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Dirge is a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts to convert him into a jet. He features new wings which clip into his arms and a new jet nosecone helmet, but reuses [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'s arm-mounted missile pieces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-ODirge/dirge.htm More information on Dirge at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely to Be Found Wandering the Woods Wearing a Hockey Mask
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on blasters

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Dirge's tampographs are much more accurate to the original 1985 toy. He has the wrong wing color, tho. Like all the figures in the set, he uses the almost-wholly-[[retool]]ed 2015 style Kreon body.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "Kreon Class of '85" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-ODirge/dirge.htm More information on Class of '85 Dirge at TFU.info]''

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* '''Dirge''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, 2 clip-on blasters

:In 2016, the Collection 1 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets, later seeing release in other budget outlets and drug stores. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Dirge's torso [[tampograph]] has also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.

===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11ND-Dirge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Very soon, I will die from Ramjet's flawed shoulders or Thrust's loose waist.]]
*'''Dirge''' ([[June 28]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-11ND'''
**''Accessories'': 2 null rays, 2 sonic missiles, clear hologram pilot figurine

:[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']] Dirge is a redeco/retool of [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]], with new delta wing and front canard parts.

:Dirge also includes two new "sonic missiles" which are hollow and slip over the mold's ever-present null rays, to recreate the character's signature weapons. When not in use in robot mode, they can be pegged onto his back, using holes on the underside of the front canards. Unlike the other ''Masterpiece'' Coneheads, Dirge does not suffer from any specific quality control issues, but does suffer from general joint looseness to a lesser degree.

:Like the rest of the Coneheads, Dirge was able to be pre-ordered at TakaraTomy Mall from [[December 12]], [[2016]] to [[January 19]], 2017; Dirge was originally scheduled to ship [[May 27]] but was delayed to [[June 28]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Dirge.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The reveal of chase-figure Dirge made a lot of team-completion-minded people... less than happy.]]
*'''Dirge''' ([[2002]])
**''Act'': '''6'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:A [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Super Collection Figure|Starscream]] mold, Dirge is a three-inch tall non-transforming figure. He was released as a rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]" in the sixth wave of the line, packaged one per every ten cases. It is unknown what figure -if any in specific- he replaced in the lucky cases.

: This Act was seemingly in shorter supply than the others before and since, and is not terribly common on the secondary market.

:This mold was further retooled into normal-release wave-mates [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thrust]]. The original tooling was also used to make [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Skywarp]], and the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' special releases [[Sunstorm (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Sunstorm]] and [[Air Warrior#Heroes of Cybertron|Air Warrior]].

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===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Dirge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| My head's not pointy enough! Someone fix this before I start busting YOUR nice, flat heads.]]
*'''Dirge''' ([[2003]])

:''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' Dirge is [[redeco]] of ''Super Collection Figure'' Dirge, cast in translucent red plastic and painted over save his eyes and a spot on the back of his head to create a [[light-piping]] gimmick. His cone-helmet was also rounded off [[for safety reasons]].

: The Hasbro release of Dirge was ''much'' easier to find than his Japanese counterpart, as he was a normal release in wave four, and packed on a blister card rather than in a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] box. He was also the only one of the "coneheads" to see release in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line.

: Dirge came with the torso to the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Heroes of Cybertron|Fortress Maximus]] Build-A-Figure.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/HoCDirge/dirge.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Dirge at TFU.info]''
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===''MyClone''===
*'''Dirge''' (MyClone, 2003)

:Dirge was a chase figure in the third wave of ''[[MyClone]]'' figures. He's a cute, [[Super deformed]] figure who can be disassembled to switch his components with other MyClones. Dirge shares many, but not all, of his component molds with ''MyClone'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)/toys|Thrust]].

===''Transformers - Mini Bust''===
[[File:Dirge statue.jpg|thumb|Worst case of petrification he's ever had.]]
*'''Dirge''' (Diamond Select, 2008)

:Dirge was released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2008 and exclusive to online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. The sculpt features Dirge's distinctive wings.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Dirge.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Dirge, Doombringer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T22/T46'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Dirge, Doombringer is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]] Dirge figure.

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==Notes==
[[File:Ehobbygobotscatalog.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb]]
* A 1980s Japanese catalog picture shows the then-new second year Seeker jet wings in different colors attached to unaltered first year Seeker bodies. In Dirge's case, the preliminary toy uses [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]'s main body parts. This production stage received its own [[packaging art]] that was eventually revealed in the ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]'' book.
* Hasbro designed a "pretooled" alternate head on the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]] body tooling styled on the 1985 Coneheads, but ultimately, only TakaraTomy used this head to make ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]].<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/127888-tfss-50-live-update-now-open-to-formers-members-2012-and-on/?p=3441554 Post by Powered Convoy on The Allspark Forums, 13 February 2017]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:MyClone]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:United Decepticons]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Ramjet (G1)/toys

2020-10-05T21:28:30Z

HeroicC300: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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[[File:G1 boxart Ramjet.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb]]

As a [[Conehead]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], '''Ramjet''' less often receives a toy whenever [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] does.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'Conehead' or 'Not Conehead']]
*'''Ramjet''' (1985, 1986, 1990)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-56'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Cluster Bombs", 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear

:The original Ramjet toy was a [[retool]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Jet Robo Acrobat-Type" F-15 Eagle that was used for [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], with new wings that seem to be inspired by the prototype {{w|F-16XL}}, and new "Cluster Bombs". He is otherwise identical to the other Decepticon jets aside from color. Ramjet's robot mode stickers are the same design as Starscream's, but in different colors.

:In [[robot mode]] his official instructions have the user pulling down his nose cone to complete his head transformation, like Starscream. However, Ramjet's character model depicts him as having his head untransformed, leaving a distinctive "conehead" shape to his appearance. This trait is shared by Thrust and Dirge, leading many owners to do the same thing to differentiate the three later Decepticon jets from the three earlier ones.

:Ramjet was reissued in his original packaging in Australia in 1990.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-ramjet/743/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Ramjet at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Ramjet/ramjet.htm More information on Ramjet at TFU.info]''

===Collector's Edition===
*'''Ramjet''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Set D'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "Cluster Bombs", 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear

:Ramjet received a limited reissue as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Collector's Edition]] series. With no notable changes from the G1 release, Collector's Edition Ramjet was [[exclusive]]ly available at Jaf-Con 10 in July 2001, along with Thrust.

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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2 Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'90s fashion victim.]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Decepticon Jet, 1993 / 1994)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins, front landing gear, sound effects box

:For the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline, Ramjet was [[redeco]]ed with the purple replacing white, black replacing burgundy, and sky blue replacing the original black, leaving him to appear as if he were Skeletor's personal aircraft. Still, he features new firing missile launchers and a sound effects box which is mounted above his engines. These parts were also used on the ''Generation 2'' release of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]].

:Of note is the fact that his sky blue parts are extremely prone to [[Photodegradation|''yellowing'']], or in this case ''greening''. Many ''Generation 2'' Ramjets can be found with their blue parts in a teal color.

:This version of the mold would also have been used to make ''Generation 2'' [[Sandstorm (G2)#Toys|Sandstorm]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Ramjet/ramjet.htm G2 Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===Classics===
{{anchor|Classics (2006)}}
[[File:Classics Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The flared pants craze strikes again]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Ramjet, following the trend set by his original Generation 1 toy, is a retool of ''Classics'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]] and transforms into a modified fighter jet based off the hull of an F-15 Eagle. The figure's deco is greatly simplified from Ramjet's G1 toy and cartoon decos, largely reducing the amount of black and red in favor of white. Aside from the different deco, changes from Starscream include a new nose cone/head, new F-16XL inspired wings and new projectiles for his missile launchers. The new missiles, combined with their launchers, result in a mash-up between his G1 toy's non-firing weapons and his animation model's standard-issue Seeker rifles. Unlike Starscream, his shoulder movement is unimpeded due to a lack of wings behind his shoulders.

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

:Ramjet's instructions neglect a couple of features on his toy; the wings can swivel back and forth and up and down in robot mode, to better balance the figure, and the circular air intakes on his chest can swivel out in either mode. The latter is used to form landing gear in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], as it was in both Starscream and Skywarp.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsRamjet/ramjet.htm Classics Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Beware the man in white]]
*'''Ramjet''' ([[July 17]], [[2008]])
**''ID number:'' '''D-04'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' Ramjet is a redeco of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class Ramjet. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy even more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. His wings and missiles are molded in bright red plastic instead of gray plastic with red paint, with his missiles painted gray. His hands and feet are molded in white plastic instead of gray, to match more closely the cartoon model. Despite the figure's appearance, ''Henkei!'' Ramjet features no gray plastic at all, only white or red plastic painted gray, meaning he is is heavily painted and thus easily succeptable to paint chipping. Ramjet, like the other figures in the line features vacuum-metalized parts, his jet boosters and vertical stabilizers on his wings and his cockpit seat are chrome plated, though it is not uncommon for the innards of his jet boosters to be partially lacking the metalized coating. As ''Henkei!'' toys do not feature heat-sensitive rubsigns, ''Henkei'' Ramjet has five Decepticon sigils tampographed total, one each on the top side and under side of his two wings and one in front of his canopy.

:Ramjet was retooled into ''Gentei! Gentei!'' [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Dirge]].
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe-AR-Ramjet.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Aerial Rivals''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''

:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#LOC|Starscream]], [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']] Ramjet transforms into a Cybertronic "tetrajet". His wings, which end up on his arms in robot mode, each feature a swing-out weapon; the right arm has a blade, while the left has a (non-firing) cannon. He was only available in a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] five-pack with [[Air Raid (G1)#Universe (2008)|Air Raid]], [[Blades (G1)#LOC|Autobot Blades]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Universe (2008)|Skydive]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thrust]] (who shares his mold).

:Aside from Thrust, this mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]], [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], & [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]], ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)#Toys|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#War for Cybertron|Starscream]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFURamjet/ramjet.htm Universe (2008) Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===Timelines===
[[File:Timelines-toy G2Ramjet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Joker|The Joker]] has a jet now?]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Club exclusive figure, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left & right), 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]''/''Generation 2'' Ramjet is one of the 2011 [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] exclusive figures. He is a redeco of ''Classics'' Deluxe Class Ramjet in the colors of [[#Generation 2|his ''Generation 2'' toy]], including replicating most of the sticker details. Most of the sticker details were recreated with paint, but the details on the insides of his shoulder intakes and on the tops of his feet were once again stickers, presumably because it was rough getting tampographs put in there. Ramjet was also slightly [[retool]]ed, as his nosecone is rounded off and made of rubber instead of plastic, presumably [[for safety reasons]]. Ramjet (and [[Cheetor (Animated)#Toys|Cheetor]]) went up for preorder on [[April 27]], [[2011]]. Ramjet was sold out by [[April 29]], 2011.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/TFCCRamjet/ramjet.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===United===
{{anchor|elites}}
[[File:United Seekers Elites.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Seekers: Elites''' (Three-pack, [[December 28]], [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Ramjet is a redeco of the [[#Classics|''Classics'' Ramjet]] mold. This release is the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Dirge (G1)/toys#United|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#United|Thrust]].

:This version of Ramjet is more closely based on his cartoon appearance, although he retains the bulkier G1 toy-inspired missiles of his earlier releases. His missile launchers are solid dark grey. His hands and forearms are dark grey plastic, with the forearms painted white. His wings are painted metallic red, while his jet boosters and stabilizers are dark grey plastic. Like his ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release, his Decepticon [[Insignia|faction symbols]] are tampographed on both sides of his wings, and on his nosecone in front of the cockpit.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy RamjetKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|All we need now is a Rumble and we'll have the Kreon version of "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]"!]]
* '''Ramjet''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 53'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, 2 clip-on rifles

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Ramjet is a [[Kreon]] who can be rebuilt into a tiny jet. He is essentially a [[redeco]] of Kreon [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Dirge]], using almost all the same parts and construction; except that he comes with a new back-harness attachment piece to replace the flak jacket used in Dirge's assortment.

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] or drug/discount stores.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-ORamjet/ramjet.htm More information on Micro-Changer Ramjet at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Best Headbutt
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on rifles

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Ramjet's deco is much more heavily toy-detailed than the Micro-Changer. Oddly, his leg-wings are black instead of burgundy. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-ORamjet/ramjet.htm More information on Class of '85 Ramjet at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ramjet''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, 2 clip-on rifles

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

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.

===Generations===
====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Seeker-Squadron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Seeker Squadron''' (Platinum Edition, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 "Cluster Bombs", 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear

:A reissue of the original Ramjet toy in a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' 3-pack with [[Thrust (G1)/toys#SeekerSquadron|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#SeekerSquadron|Dirge]].

:In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, though only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold at Myer stores, whereas in Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website (but never found in stores).

:In the United Kingdom, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and A1 Toys, whereas in Spain, was officially available via the Spanish division of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Seeker Squadron sets as a result.

====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Ramjet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Does not come with an Amazon exclusive toast.]]
*'''Seeker Elite''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E27'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-19'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Null-Ray blasters"
:Released in an Amazon exclusive two-pack with [[Dirge (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dirge]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline, Ramjet is a heavy retooling of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Starscream]] from the same line, transforming into a modified F-15 fighter jet with cranked-arrow delta wings based on the F-16XL prototype like his original toy. As one of the Coneheads, Ramjet features a new headsculpt based on the original conehead design, though it is a faux piece not formed from the actual nosecone. Ramjet's face also features a stern, almost grimaced expression.

:The figure's design and transformation scheme are heavily based on the 2006 ''Classics'' Starscream mold (and it's subsequent retool of Ramjet), while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles and a more expressive ball-jointed head. However, due to this, his torso is very hollow at the sides and his intended waist articulation was dropped due to the physical space required for transformation.

:As with Dirge, Ramjet uses the same, unchanged Null-Ray blasters that came with Starscream. His stock photos show him slightly mis-tranformed, with his feet splayed apart in jet mode.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Earthrise'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thundercracker]]. It was redecoed into [[Sandstorm_(G2)#Generations|Sandstorm]].

His map piece, shared with Dirge, contain the bottom of Gigantion, though unlabeled.
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11NR-Ramjet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sadly does not come with real toast.]]
*'''Ramjet''' ([[March 19]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11NR'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, clear hologram pilot figurine

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP11NR Ramjet was revealed on the TakaraTomy Mall website in October 2015 as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, the first [[Conehead]] retool of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|''Masterpiece'' MP-11 Starscream]]. Later the same day, the listing disappeared before the preorder period started. The listing reappeared at the end of November, with preorders staying open from [[November 30]] to [[December 8]]. It was limited to 2000 pieces in Japan.
:Compared to Starscream, Ramjet features new wing molds attached to his legs. His head is part of the nosecone but not the whole part, and during transformation the cockpit's upper half needs to be rotated 180 degrees. To match the cartoon accurate flatness of the undersides of the wings, the bottom parts of the black turbines can be lifted, rotated inside and closed, revealing a Decepticon symbol underneath. While he has the same null rays as Starscream, they can be socketed inside two-piece rocket parts to reproduce the original toy's larger rockets.

:The pictures in the original October listings had the figure slightly mistransformed in jet mode (the nosecone was not fully closed) and featured the hologram pilot cast in orange plastic, while the updated pics from the November listing show the figure's nosecone correctly closed and the hologram pilot is now cast in clear plastic.

:Unfortunately, quality control problems with this figure are very commonplace, with seemingly a majority of specimens having a [[misassembly]] in the robot shoulders that prevents fully locking the wings together in jet mode.

:Ramjet was further remolded, naturally, into [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-11NT Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-11ND Dirge]], also TakaraTomy Mall exclusives.

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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Ramjet.jpg|right|thumb|300px|But he wasn't really the Pope, just an alien robot with a funny hat.]]
*'''Ramjet''' (2003)
**''Act'': '''6'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Super Collection Figure|Starscream]] figure, Ramjet was released in the sixth "act" of the line. No he's not super cartoon-accurate. He was available in both full-color and pewter versions, one of each in a case of twelve.

: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Ramjet was packed with the right arm of the Act's "build-a-figure" [[Grand Maximus#Super Collection Figure|Grand Maximus]]. This part too could be in either full color or pewter, packed at a ratio of six color pieces to two pewters.

: This Act was seemingly in shorter supply than the others before and since, and is not terribly common on the secondary market.

: This mold was also used to make his Act-mates [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Dirge]]. The original tooling was also used to make [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Skywarp]], and the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' special releases [[Sunstorm (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Sunstorm]] and [[Air Warrior#Heroes of Cybertron|Air Warrior]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Destron/Ramjet/ramjet.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Ramjet at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Destron/PewterRamjet/ramjet.htm More information on pewter Ramjet at TFU.info]''
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===MyClone===
[[File:MyCloneRamjet.jpg|thumb|upright=0.44|Ever been headbutted by a chibi? It HURTS!]]
*'''Ramjet''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF016'''

:''[[MyClone]]'' Ramjet was released in the fifth series of the ''MyClone'' trading figure line, which was third and final series to feature ''Transformers'' characters. Following the ''MyClone'' aesthetic, he is a cutesy representation of Ramjet's animation model in super-deformed proportions. He features articulation in his head, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips and knees, all of the parts capable of being removed, then mixed and matched with any other ''MyClone'' figure.
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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Ramjet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Ramjet''' (2007)

:A 34-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game|3D Battle-Card Game's]] "Energon Wars" expansion, Ramjet "transforms" into a white and red jet, generally following his ''Classics'' deco scheme. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (film)|Movie]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]], and [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], and Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]].
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Ramjet statue.jpg|thumb|More fragile than his tech spec would have you believe.]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Diamond Select, 2008)

:Ramjet was released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2008 and exclusive to online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. The sculpt features Ramjet's distinctive wings. Strangely enough his motto on the box is "The skies are my castle, and I like to live alone" as found *in* his tech spec as opposed to "If it flies, crash it" as it was in both his tech spec and [[The Transformers Universe|''Transformers Universe'' profile]].
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Tlsramjet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Undesirable #1]]
*'''Ramjet'''

:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Ramjet is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is mostly based on his ''Classics'' toy. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Ramjets. The basic mold, but not the accessories, was also used to make Dirge and Thrust, as well as the "Ghost" versions of all three Coneheads.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Ramjet.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ramjet, Sky Smasher''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T32/T40'''
**''Stars: ''10
:'''Ramjet, Sky Smasher''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork for the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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==Notes==
[[File:WhizBangNavyRamjetRedeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|In the NA-VY, in the NA-VY...]]
* A 1980s Japanese [[:File:Ehobbygobotscatalog.jpg|catalog photo]] shows the then-new second year Seeker jet wings in different colors attached to unaltered first year Seeker bodies. In Ramjet's case, the [[prototype]] toy uses [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]'s main body. This production stage lasted long enough to receive its own [[package art]] that was eventually published in the [[2014]] ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]'' book.
*The [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' Ramjet toy]] provided inspiration for generic Decepticons in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'' vol. 2]] [[The Transgressors|#44]] and ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' [[Pax Megatronus|#8]].
*Speaking of G2, Hasbro evidently had more redeco plans for Ramjet (and the paired [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]]) that fell through:
**''Generation 2'' concept art published in the 2011 ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' book shows an unreleased tannish variant of Ramjet that would have been named "[[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]". Most likely, Sandstorm would have debuted alongside "[[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]", whose prototypes and artwork have been uncovered under similar conditions.
**Another hand-painted mock-up, this time of the original Ramjet in "cloud camo" deco, is also known to exist. Whether it was ever meant to be taken into production and whether it was meant to be Ramjet or a new character remains unknown. It was originally offered for sale in [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/4f98fe3d58bfe696/b1d0163d38587281?q=ramjet+whiz+bang+toys&pli=1 October of 2000] from Whiz Bang Collectibles, along with other items seemingly from a former Hasbro employee's collection.<ref>[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/RamjetRecolor1.html Blue Ramjet at Toyarchive.com]</ref> Possibly, "cloud camo Ramjet" would have been paired for release alongside "[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Notes|jungle attack Starscream]]".
* Hasbro designed a "pretooled" alternate head on the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]] body tooling styled on the 1985 Coneheads, but ultimately, only TakaraTomy used this head to make ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]].<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/127888-tfss-50-live-update-now-open-to-formers-members-2012-and-on/?p=3441554 Post by Powered Convoy on The Allspark Forums, 13 February 2017]</ref>

==References==
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Snapdragon (G1)

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{{disambig2|the Decepticon Horrorcon from Generation 1|the Decepticon from ''Animated''|Snapdragon (Animated)}}
:''Snapdragon is a [[Decepticon]] [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcon]], and sometimes [[Mercenary]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1Snapdragon boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Surprisingly, mauling Daniel did not make him an instant fan favorite.]]
What [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] does through carelessness, '''Snapdragon''' does with deliberation. He loves nothing more than caring for his unusually sensitive and delicate hide by bathing in putrid grease pits; if those aren't available, the running fuel from his victims' corpses will do. His bouts of animalistic fury and sheer love of destruction would make him an excellent warrior if not for the fact that he's lazy. His personal quarters are littered with alarm clocks shot to fragments by laser fire because Snapdragon just wasn't motivated to kill and maim that morning. His fellow Decepticons know they risk suffering a similar fate if they try to wake him, but often risk it in the hopes of channeling Snapdragon's rage towards the Autobots. Woe to the Autobot warrior who faces Snapdragon without his beauty rest. However, his laziness and appalling personal habits make him unwelcome among his fellow Decepticons, except for the equally thuggish [[Apeface]].

He is [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] with [[Krunk]], who somehow makes him even worse.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Dan Gilvezan]] (English), [[Takao Ishii]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:TheRebirthPt1 SnapdragonDaniel.jpg|right|upright=1.5|thumb|He was too lazy to finish the job.]]
Snapdragon was one of the Decepticon animals who attacked [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] as a diversion, so that the [[Clone (subgroup)|Decepticon Clones]] could steal the Key to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. After a quick game of "kick the can" with [[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]], Snapdragon retreated and joined [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]'s unit in journeying to the Chamber, where the Sweeps leader fouled up and lost the Key to the Autobots. [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] sent Snapdragon and the others with Scourge, as they tracked the Autobots who recovered the Key to [[Nebulos]]. While there, Snapdragon caught [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s hand in his jaws, prompting [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] to leap to her defense. Snapdragon then mauled Daniel, leaving him for dead as the Decepticons cleared out with their prisoners. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

[[File:Snapdragon-Apeface.jpg|left|upright=1.0|thumb|"You smell, Snapdragon". "And you're annoying, Apeface."
"Good point. Let's be friends."]]
Unfortunately, the mauling of Daniel led the remaining Autobots to develop [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], and they rescued their friends from Snapdragon's Decepticons. When his leaders made a deal with the evil [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] to counter the Autobots' advantage, Snapdragon gave up his head (well, one of them) to be [[Binary bonding|binary-bonded]] to the Nebulan known as [[Krunk]]. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}

After the Decepticons recovered the Key, they fled Nebulos and returned to Cybertron in [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], the massive battle platform created by the Hive ruler, [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]]. Although they reunited with Galvatron, the Decepticon Headmasters and Targetmasters were forced to contend with an Autobot battle platform of equal ferocity...[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Eventually, Snapdragon and the Decepticons were trapped on board Scorponok when an explosion of plasma energy rocketed them out into space, leaving Cybertron behind. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Kazuo Oka]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Horrorcons first app.jpg|thumb]]
Snapdragon and Apeface were loyal followers of Scorponok on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. Before the Headmasters of Evil abandoned Master to join the Decepticons, the duo were captured and banished into the depths of space by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his allies for their crimes. Sometime later, they were found and contacted by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], who brought them into the Decepticon ranks. Snapdragon and Apeface accompanied "[[Sixshot (G1)|Galvatron]]" to [[Shangri-La Island]] for the peace talks with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]]. Fighting broke out after the Autobots traveling with Spike learned Galvatron was a fake, and the Decepticons were planning to attack other energy storages in the universe. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

[[File:Horrorcons Daros.jpg|thumb|left]]
Snapdragon and Apeface joined Galvatron on his trek throughout the universe for more energy and quickly became his favorite warriors. When they invaded the beehive world of [[Hive (planet)|Hive]], Galvatron took Sixshot and the Horrorcons with him and just told the other Headmasters to keep a light on for them. {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}} They were also active on the [[Twin Star]] planets, searching in vain for more energy on [[Twin Star|Sperity]] when the Autobot Headmasters arrived. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} On [[Daros]], Apeface and Snapdragon were Galvatron's guests as he met with the corrupt governor, and they later joined Sixshot in a fight with the Headmasters. They were doing okay until [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and friends pulled out a 50-foot gun. It...didn't go well after that. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}} On the [[Pirate Planet]], the Horrorcons helped the [[Clone (subgroup)|Decepticon Clones]] recover the skull key from [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]. Snapdragon was also involved in Galvatron's efforts to use the key and raid the pirates' pyramid. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

[[File:Horrorcons Doublecross.jpg|thumb]]
As the Decepticons returned to Earth, Snapdragon and Apeface began working for Sixshot on Earth. They were assembled alongside the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to attack an Autobot energy facility in [[Florida|Miami]]. The duo fought the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]] named [[Doublecross]], although he was almost too busy arguing with himself to notice. They later traveled to Autobot City and picked a fight with [[Raiden]], preventing him from entering the battle between Sixshot and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] that led to the Autobot City Commander's death. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} Sixshot continued to employ Snapdragon and Apeface's services on Earth, as the Decepticons unleashed five simultaneous attacks on Autobot outposts on the planet. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:Horrorcons are bad guards.jpg|thumb|left]]
As Scorponok abandoned Earth in favor of conquering [[Master (planet)|Master]], Snapdragon was one of his many troops seen attacking the planet's fortifications. After the Autobots arrived on Master, Apeface and Snapdragon were triple-teamed by the new [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s. Perhaps not considering the Horrorcons worthy of exerting their new powers, [[Pointblank]] and the Targetmasters spent the whole battle unarmed and in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and still royally smacked the chips out of the two Decepticons. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} When the Decepticons kidnapped [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], the Horrorcons stood guard outside the [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]] base. In vehicle mode, Chromedome and Danny zoomed right past them and up the ramp into the headquarters. Considering the rescue mission continued unmolested from then on, apparently Snapdragon and Apeface decided it was just a sudden wind that knocked them on their skidplates. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Later, while Scorponok was finishing the final touches on his [[Zarak Shield]], Snapdragon and Apeface went with Sixshot on a diversionary patrol to keep the Autobots busy. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} They also battled the Autobots on the asteroid [[Pallas]] while MegaZarak was undergoing repairs. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

[[File:Horrorcons Trio Formation.jpg|thumb]]
Snapdragon and Apeface returned to Earth with Scorponok for his final scheme to annihilate the planet using [[Death Tower]]s made of [[crysmagnetal]]. As the Decepticons finished preparations for their fourth tower in Egypt, the Battleship Maximus arrived to put in an appearance. [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]]'s trio was the first to intercept the battleship and engage the enemy, but Apeface and Snapdragon were quick to follow. Unfortunately, Weirdwolf was leading his men in a rather bizarre and unstable totem pole maneuver, which only got worse after the Horrorcons hopped on top of [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]. At that point, Fortress simply hit the gas, causing the "tower of power" to topple over the side. Snapdragon was also present at the final battle between the Autobots and Decepticons at the North Pole. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''The Headmasters'' manga====
Apeface and Snapdragon searched for a weapon of unbelievable power known as the [[Charge Arrow]]. Equipped to fire only a single shot, the Charge Arrow was still highly coveted due to its ability to harness countless amounts of energy. They located it at the [[Tower of Omega]] on a distant planet, but were opposed by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]. Chromedome tried to wield the Charge Arrow against the Horrorcons, but to their delight he failed to make it work properly. Filled with a sense of triumph, Apeface and Snapdragon mercilessly beat the Autobot Headmaster before advancing on Daniel. Seeing his friend in trouble, Chromedome summoned the [[burning justice]] necessary to wield the Charge Arrow, and used it to blast Apeface between the eyes. The backwash of energy consumed the two Horrorcons, and they fell to a burning crash off the side of the tower. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 5|The Headmasters #5}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga====
Snapdragon appeared among the united Decepticon forces under [[Devil Z]], and threatened the Autobot Masterforce with an attack on Earth. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The United Earth-Space Troops}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:LoveandSteel horrorcons.jpg|thumb|left]]
Snapdragon was a Triple Changer working for [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He participated in a raid on an Autobot city, leading to its incineration and the capture of several of its inhabitants. As the Decepticons marched their captives towards their doom in the [[smelting pool]]s however, they were ambushed by a squadron led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] and forced to retreat. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}} Shortly after, the Decepticons were suitably perturbed when their chief opponents suddenly vanished off the face of the planet. They eventually found their enemies when Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] of [[Nebulos]] sent a [[Transwarp|subspace]] message to Cybertron, asking for help in ridding his world of the Autobots. Snapdragon and the others arrived on Nebulos, ready to destroy their enemies and plunder the planet for resources, taking Zarak and his band of followers prisoner in the process. In battle, Fortress Maximus and his fellow warriors drove off Scorponok's crew with their new [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] powers. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} The Decepticons went on to rampage on Nebulos, but a group containing the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and the Horrorcons were sent fleeing by the Autobot Headmasters and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]]. Realizing the Headmasters' superiority in combat, Scorponok arranged a deal with Zarak to [[binary bonding|binary bond]] his warriors with the captive Nebulans. Snapdragon was binary bonded to Zarak's personal bodyguard, [[Krunk]]. The Autobots and Decepticons again battled, with the Autobot Headmasters losing the rematch. {{Storylink|Love and Steel!}}

[[File:Snapdragon chromedome worlds apart.jpg|thumb]]
''When the Autobot Headmasters attempted to rescue the Autobot Targetmasters from the Decepticons, their evil counterparts were sent out after them to feign a defeat, and lure them into an ambush helmed by Scorponok. During the initial fight, Apeface and Snapdragon chased [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] through the air, until the latter was shot down by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. Snapdragon then assumed his beast mode to chomp down on Chromedome, only to get blasted by Highbrow and crumpling to the ground. The rest of the Decepticons were shortly thereafter "defeated," allowing Scorponok to eventually corner the Autobots within the [[Fortress of Despair]].'' {{Storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

''Snapdragon later watched Scorponok in a faux duel against Fortress Maximus; a diversion set-up so that the Decepticons could steal a fuel convertor. Once [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] had secured the device, the duel was brought to a premature end, and Snapdragon helped Apeface fly Scorponok to safety.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

Snapdragon joined the other Decepticons in hunting down the rest of the Autobots, causing destruction across Nebulos. One conflict took him to the [[Mercury Gardens of Melanossus]], where he helped slay several [[generic|Autobots]], forcing the few that survived the slaughter to flee back to their headquarters in Nebulos's swamps. {{Storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}} When the Autobots left Nebulos for [[Earth]], the Decepticons followed and battled them there, only to lose. {{Storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

[[File:RobinSmithHighbrowScorponokSnapdragon.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
''Apeface and Snapdragon were utilized by Scorponok in a trap for Highbrow. Apeface was damaged in the process and Scorponok's head stolen.'' {{storylink|All in the Minds!}} ''Snapdragon and the others hunted down Highbrow to retrieve their leader's head. They succeeded at reuniting Scorponok's components, but they were soon faced with the danger of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the [[time rift]], necessitating an alliance between the Autobots and the Decepticons. However, when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] accidentally shot Scorponok while he was attacking Galvatron, Snapdragon and the other Decepticons turned on the Autobot. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] dealt with the mad Galvatron, Snapdragon and the other Decepticons carried their leader to safety.'' {{Storylink|Time Wars}}

[[File:Nightbeatsnapdragon.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Snapdragon doesn't care for your Nightbeat love.]]
Later, when Scorponok's forces met up with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, Snapdragon accompanied his lord to the two leaders' initial meeting. When both forces fought over future ownership of the [[Underbase]], Snapdragon found himself rolled over by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. {{storylink|Cold War!}} He recovered in time to attack the Autobots who soon joined the battle. The Horrorcons personally swooped in to attack Fortress Maximus, but were blasted off by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

Snapdragon stood in a Decepticon audience demanding an explanation for Scorponok accepting [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] back into the Decepticon ranks. {{storylink|The Primal Scream|Primal Scream}} Much later, Snapdragon fell under [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s command and joined his invasion of [[Klo]]. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}} There, the Decepticons successfully ambushed the Autobots. However, Snapdragon's head was blown off soon after by Blaster, in a counter-attack led by the newly resurrected Optimus Prime. {{Storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}

===Ladybird Generation 1 books===
Snapdragon was among the Decepticons searching for energy on [[Nebulos]]. Aware that the Autobots were up to something, Apeface's first instinct was to destroy whatever it was. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] soon determined that the Autobots had built an oil pipeline, and had [[Apeface]] and Snapdragon tear up a part of it. The Decepticons proceeded to lay in wait and attempted to ambush [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] when the pair repaired the pipe. The Autobots managed to get away however, when the Decepticons slipped over on the spilled oil. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

===Swamp of the Scorpion===
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[[File:Swamp of the Scorpion Snapdragon.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Snapdragon and his Nebulan ally Krunk were under the command of Lord Zarak while the later attempted to steal Nebulos's oil. Opposing him was [[you|a young Nebulan]] and the Autobot Highbrow. The outcome of the battles that ensued depended on your decisions! {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:PredestinationABeginnersGuide ProwlKicksSnapdragon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Kicked by a prick.]]
While occupying [[Sensensica]] with [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snap Trap]] and [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]], Snapdragon was heavily beaten by the Autobot forces of the ''[[Lost Light]]''. {{storylink|Before & After}} Imprisoned aboard their ship, {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} he was returned to Cybertron where he and the other prisoners broke out and attempted to rescue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] from his trial. Megatron rejected their help, however, and the Decepticons were swiftly beaten down and recaptured, Snapdragon himself being beaten by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Snapdragon and [[Apeface]] were created by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] deep in the canyons of Nebulon. Set loose, the Horrorcons proceeded to try out all three of their modes before wrecking up some nearby rock formations. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Horrorcons|Headmaster Horrorcons commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TF PS2 Snapdragon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{bigquote|Headmaster Horrorcon, Snapdragon! Transformed into a dragon, nothing can withstand his teeth and claws. |The Narrator|''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]''}}
{{voiceactor|[[Russ Veillard]] (English)}}

====Autobot story====
While Optimus Prime's squad team explored the geothermal power plant, Snapdragon ambushed them. He dropped from the ceiling in his dragon mode and transformed to [[robot mode]], giving his thanks to the Autobots for coming, but told them it was time for them to go home. Determined to stop the Decepticons, the Autobots soundly defeated Snapdragon. The Headmaster decided to leave while he was still functional, Snapdragon transformed to his jet form and fled the power plant. Snapdragon later reappeared for a rematch with the Autobot squad in a valley where the Autobots had detected an SOS signal. He lost again. He tried again one last time before they reached ELTA. He still lost.

====Decepticon story====
Snapdragon was a member of a team that Megatron sent to investigate a mysterious UFO that was spotted in the area of Zel Samine. Something caused the team to lose contact with the main Decepticon forces, and they found out that they could not leave the planet, as Zel's sun, Paradius, emitted electromagnetic rays that was harmful to them. Unable to contact Megatron and with no way to leave the planet safely, Snapdragon and the others scattered across Zel.

When the Decepticon forces went to Zel in order to investigate, they found Snapdragon at the Jaad wind power plant in his dragon mode. When he spotted them, he expressed relief at having found his friends, and transformed to robot mode. The Headmaster Decepticon complained about how it took so long for him to find his fellow Decepticons, explaining that fighting Autobots on his own was hard. Megatron was pleased to see Snapdragon, telling him that it time for him to rejoin the Decepticon forces. Snapdragon promised that he would and saluted his leader. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Snapdragon and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] grew tired of waiting around Decepticon headquarters, and decided to set up a false distress signal to lure Autobots into a trap. [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], [[Groove (G1)|Groove]], and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] responded to the false alarm and, despite the duo's schemes, rebuffed the Decepticons' assault. {{storylink|False Alarm}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1toy Snapdragon.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Apeface gets three new toys and I don't? This will not be forgotten.]]
*'''Snapdragon with Krunk''' (1987)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-100'''

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Snapdragon transforms into a jet heavily based on the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, and also a 'reptile mode', which resembles a generic large theropod dinosaur. His jet mode has two detachable fins, while his reptile mode can have his two guns mounted on its back. His Headmaster partner, [[Krunk#Toys|Krunk]], is both his [[robot mode]] head and his reptile mode head (which is simply the robot mode head flipped on its back).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Snapdragon/snapdragon.htm More information on Snapdragon at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1987/instr_snapdragon.jpg Instruction booklet for Snapdragon at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Voyager-Snapdragon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| "What do you mean, 'No second titan master'?"]]
*'''Decepticon Snapdragon''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E21'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-10'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 26]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Two blasters, "[[Krunk#Generations|Decepticon Krunk]]" [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]

:The first official release for the character in 33 years, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Snapdragon is a Voyager Class mold. Like ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Apeface#War for Cybertron: Siege|Apeface]] before him, Snapdragon's [[Titan Master]] only forms a portion of the beast mode head, this time being the eyes and the entire lower half of the head of the dino mode. Unlike with ''Siege'' Apeface, whose [[Spasma#War for Cybertron: Siege|Spasma]] component was never labeled as such, the [[Hasbro Pulse]] listing for ''Earthrise'' Snapdragon names his head as Krunk.<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-earthrise-voyager-wfc-e21-decepticon-snapdragon "The head of Decepticon Snapdragon converts into a Headmaster, Decepticon Krunk"]</ref>

:Care should be taken with the cockpit where Krunk rides in vehicle mode—the hinges on it are extremely stiff and prone to stress-fractures. It may be advisable to simply leave it closed and insert and remove Krunk by splitting Snapdragon's legs open, instead.

:Originally labeled a [[Mercenary]] at New York [[Toy Fair 2020]], Snapdragon was ultimately released in Decepticon-themed packaging. Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Snapdragon's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Snapdragon's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Biosfera|BIOSPHERA]]". His piece has Starscream's routes overlaid, because the backstabber knows no limits.

:In Japan, Snapdragon was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

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==Notes==
*One of the many confusing glitches in ''[[The Rebirth]]'' is the fact that, while Krunk and Spasma were clearly designed to transform into both the robot and animal heads of their partners, the Horrorcons retained their [[beast mode]] heads even when their Nebulan partners were separated from them.
*According to [[The Transformers (PS2)|Atlus's ''Transformers'' video game]], Snapdragon's reptilian [[alternate mode]] is, in fact, a [[dragon]].
*In the Japanese ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' series, Krunk does not exist as a separate entity from Snapdragon; like all Headmasters, the large robot is just a lifeless [[transtector]] body controlled entirely by the head unit. While the toy of Snapdragon's head unit was referred to as "Krunk" when separated from the larger robot body, the head unit was not referred to by this, or any, separate name in the cartoon.
*The Latin American Spanish translation of the ''Headmasters'' cartoon presents some problems with Snapdragon's name. On Snapdragon's first appearance, Galvatron calls him "Zela". (However, it's a bit hard to understand; if you don't listen carefully, it sounds like he says "Zedda", which has caused further confusion.) Then Snapdragon presents himself as "Ozela", after which both the narrator and Chromedome call him "Zela". Later, Hardhead calls him "Zedda", and finally, Galvatron calls him "Zela" again. This would seem to make "Zela" his official name, since it's used the most frequently. This is neither the first nor the last dubbing mistake in the series.
*In the same Spanish dub, he calls himself "el dragón indestructible" (the indestructible dragon).

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Snapdragon''' (スナップドラゴン ''Sunappudoragon''), '''Krunk''' (クランク ''Kuranku'', see above)
*''French:'' '''Vildragon''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Tifon'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kuánglóng''' (China, 狂龙, "Crazysaur")
*''Spanish:'' '''Zela''' (Latin America, but see "Notes" section above)
*''Russian:'' '''Khvostozavr''' (Хвостозавр ''Tailsaur'')

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Interceptors]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Slobs]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Bluestreak (G1)/toys

2020-10-01T01:14:08Z

HeroicC300: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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[[File:AltSilverstreak-instructionsimage.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
True fact: Most of '''Bluestreak'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys are not, in fact, blue.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 bluestreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I know I don't wear much blue, but if you know your history, it really does make perfect sense.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

:The original Bluestreak toy was based on the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Fairlady Z" toy and transforms into an accurate replica of a {{w|Nissan 280ZX|Datsun 280ZX Turbo}}. The all-silver deco for the mold was unique to its ''Transformers'' release, not a carry-over from ''Diaclone'' <ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia042/index.html Fairlady Z at diaclone.net] (Japanese)</ref> though it was heavily based on the second version of his ''Diaclone toy''. Reused photography and artwork of Bluestreak's Diaclone incarnation led to considerable confusion in that it retained a blue and gray paint scheme not seen in the American toyline. The doors can open in car mode, but the vehicle mode lacks any kind of automotive interior. As with most Generation 1 toys of the time, he was constructed partially of die-cast metal and had rubber tires.

:In [[robot mode]], Bluestreak has the classic "car hood-chest" design also featured on fellow Autobots like [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]], and is armed with a vacuum-metalized laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted rocket launchers that can each fire one of the three included projectiles.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed to make [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-bluestreak/1/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Bluestreak at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Bluestreak at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1984/instr_bluestreak.jpg Instruction booklet for Bluestreak at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===Collector's Edition===
{{anchor|Anime}}
[[File:G1toy anime streak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh yes, they call him the Streak....]]
*'''Streak (anime version)''' (December 2002)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

:An [[exclusive]] to [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[e-HOBBY]] shop under the [[Collector's Edition]] line, this version of Bluestreak was sold bundled in a set, though not packaged together, with a gold-plated version of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]]. Often called "Anime Streak" by fans and collectors, this toy used the color scheme from the second version of his ''Diaclone'' toy (which was used as the basis for his cartoon and comic character model), with a black roof and hood instead of the original Transformer toy's silver.

:Unlike the original release, the silver car parts and the robot's head are not painted entirely silver.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Anime Streak at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|Chrome}}[[File:G1Chromestreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I come in every color except blue.]]
* '''Streak Silver Chrome''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 x missiles

:Also a Collector's Edition e-HOBBY-exclusive, this version of Bluestreak was almost entirely vacuum-metalized, much like the gold-plated Jazz, but in silver. Like the gold Jazz, the Chrome Streak emulated a "campaign car" prize item from the original ''Diaclone'' line.<ref>[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue_frame.php?art=Chromestreak Article Chromestreak at TF-1.com]</ref>

:Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[September 26]], and orders were shipped out in December.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/ChromeBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Chrome Streak at TFU.info]''
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===Commemorative Series===
{{anchor|TRUComm}}[[File:G1toy commemorative silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They stole my chrome guns, man! My chrome guns! And they didn't even '''paint''' 'em blue!]]
* '''Silverstreak''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

:Bluestreak was released as part of the third wave of [[Hasbro]]'s Toys "R" Us-[[exclusive]] "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]" range of reissues in the same colours as his original 1980s release, although his packaging pictures depict Takara's "Anime Streak" version. For this release, he was redubbed "Silverstreak" due to Hasbro's apparent inability to secure the [[trademark]] for the name "Bluestreak". Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the springs in his rocket launchers were removed, and because of changes in the plastics used, his laser rifle and projectiles were not vacuum-metalized, instead being cast in more durable matte-black plastic.

:Unlike the original Bluestreak, this version does not feature a car mode entirely painted silver and lacks the silver paint on his head.

:When asked about this toy's color scheme in relation to the above [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Anime|Collector's Edition version]], [[Aaron Archer]] (as "Orson") responded that the aim was to give collectors a version of Bluestreak closer to the one released in 1984. That said, it is also likely that [[Hasbro]] was unable or simply unwilling to release figures too similar to toys that were [[exclusive]] to [[e-HOBBY]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Silverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on Commemorative Series Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[File:AlternatorsSilverstreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Why did the [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|other guy]] get to be blue?]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Intercooler/beam rifle

:The second Subaru Impreza toy released in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line was actually the first to be developed, but due to marketing suggestions, the more eye-catching [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Smokescreen]] was released first. Silverstreak's [[alternate mode]] is a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] silver 1:24 [[scale]] 2003 {{w|Subaru Impreza WRX}} street model compared to Smokescreen's WRC rally version, with opening hood, trunk, and all four doors as well as a detailed interior. He also features working steering (not connected to the steering wheel, though) and [[rubber tires]].

:His robot mode is based upon his original toy as well as his [[character model|cartoon model]], but with changes made to reflect modern standards of Transformers toys, as well as his new vehicle mode. He is armed with a laser rifle formed from his turbo intercooler and has the capacity to mount two spring-loaded rocket launchers on either side of his shoulders, though these were only included with the ''Binaltech''-only [[retool]] of Smokescreen, [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#GT|Smokescreen GT]].

: The Japanese ''Binaltech'' version, named "Streak", features metal parts for the vehicle exterior and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] side view mirrors, whereas ''Alternators'' Silverstreak simply has his mirrors painted in flat silver. Unusual for an ''Alternators'' release, Silverstreak features a fully painted vehicle shell, similar to his ''Binaltech'' release, although the silver paint on Silverstreak is slightly more flat compared to ''Binaltech'' Streak's sparkled paint.

:Furthermore, ''Binaltech'' Streak features a different tooling for the dashboard compared to Smokescreen, with the steering wheel on the right side, like a Japanese car. The first shipment of ''Alternators'' Silverstreak used the same tooling as the ''Binaltech'' version, while later shipments starting with the subsequent [[wave]] (the one [[Hound (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Autobot Hound]] debuted in) used the same tooling as Smokescreen, with the steering wheel on the left side of the dashboard, like an American car.

:In Europe, ''Alternators'' Silverstreak was initially released (though not in all markets) in the first ''Alternators'' packaging style, the same one also used for his North American release. Several years later, he was 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 Silverstreak was not re-released in.

:This sculpt was also used to make [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] and ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Binaltech Asterisk|Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|BinaltechBlue}}
[[File:Bluestreak BT19.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Finally! I became blue at last. [[:File:Titanium RM Smokescreen.jpg|Wait a minute]].]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Binaltech, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-19'''
**''Accessories:'' Intercooler/beam rifle

:One of the first releases of the short-lived (and final) revival of the ''Binaltech'' line, Bluestreak (actually using the original American name) is a redeco of ''Binaltech'' Streak, using the "civilian" model of the Subaru Impreza WRX, with the steering wheel on the right side of the dashboard. As his name suggests, Bluestreak's body is almost completely blue... making him look suspiciously like a de-sponsored Smokescreen.

:Bluestreak was only released in Japan, with no direct ''Alternators'' counterpart.

:Over the years, numerous accounts have suggested that Bluestreak suffers from an flawed paint job that has a tendency to fade after a while, even when not exposed to UV radiation.
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:UniverseSilverstreakSpy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|New name, old colors]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Spy Changer, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle

:A redeco and slight retool of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Side Swipe (RID)|Side Swipe]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Silverstreak is based upon his pre-G1 release "blue" color scheme, with a silver hood. He is armed with a small gun that is disguised as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.

:The original release of this toy (and the others in the assortment), [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, came on cards that lacked a sub-line designation. Later releases that were also available through chains like Dollar General were put on ''Universe'' cards.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpySilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Universe'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[File:STFStreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not even the tiniest bit of blue]]
*'''Streak''' (2004)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''GTF X-3'''

:A retool of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Prowl, STF Streak is a much simplified, much smaller replica of his original toy. Although resembling his original Generation 1 form, he has less articulation and his wheels do not roll. Streak was one of two [[chase figure]]s in the second wave of the line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on "Smallest" Streak at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 Silverstreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Are you sure you're not [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]?]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series
**''Accessories'': "Volt Beam Blaster"

:Part of the third wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxes, Silverstreak is a retool and redeco of the [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|2008 ''Universe'' Prowl]], transforming into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}}. He features twin non-removable and non-firing "rocket launchers" that can swing over his robot mode shoulders. His fold-out "Volt Beam Blaster" stores in the car mode's undersides.

:As with several ''Transformers'' vehicles with a metallic silver body colour released around the same time, ''Universe'' Silverstreak's silver car body panels are painted metallic silver rather than being left as bare silver plastic.

:This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]], while the original Prowl mold was used for ''[[Transformers Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]. The original version of this mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Universe'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Streak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Silver paint ''and'' silver chrome? Damn.]]
*'''Cybertron Streak''' (Deluxe, [[2008]]-[[October 23|10-23]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-10'''
**''Accessories:'' "Volt Beam Blaster"

:The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release of ''Universe'' Silverstreak is a redeco of the original, swapping the black plastic on his hood and paint applications on his roof with dark gray, the maroon plastic to bright red, changing the red on the wheels to dark gray, as well as adding [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver on his Volt Beam Blaster, his shoulder rocket launchers and his spoiler. His face was also changed from white to silver, the blue on his waist to silver, and the Autobot symbol on his chest is smaller on the ''Henkei'' release.
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===Speed Stars===
[[File:StealthForce Silverstreak toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh god, someone's mutilated him!]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Basic, 2010)

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Silverstreak is part of the "Stealth Force" subline, consisting of vehicles without robot modes, but with plenty of flip-out panels with hidden weapons. The toy is a silver sports car similar to ''Universe'' Silverstreak's modified Nissan 350Z altmode, and features non-firing weapons in its hood, trunk and doors.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/SFSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Chronicle===
[[File:EZCollectionStreakToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Plain-clothes Prowl.]]
*'''Streak''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Streak is a retool/redeco of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Prowl]] toy, without the lightbar. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreOtoy Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I know this toy can't transform but it still counts, right?"]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
** ''Pieces'': '''542'''
** ''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], Bluestreak, [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

: The Optimus Prime ''[[Kre-O]]'' construction set comes with a Bluestreak [[Kreon]]. It has a helmet, wing-doors that attach around its neck, and a blaster. Its color is based on the blue ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Generation 1 Bluestreak. This Kreon mold was also used for [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Bluestreak at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy UltimateVehiclePack.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
* '''Ultimate Vehicle Pack''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
**''Pieces'': '''279'''
**''Kreons'': Bluestreak, Sideswipe
**''Accessories'': Pistol

:This [[Red Bucket|bucket]] contains unchanged versions of the [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] (sans Kreons), [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]], and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#90pc|Optimus Prime]] sets, as well as the Bluestreak and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sideswipe]] Kreons.

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[[File:KreO-Toy BluestreakC84.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Class Chatterbox
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

: This version of Bluestreak, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, including a nose! Again, he's based on the "blue sided" Bluestreak, though with a white base instead of silver for reasons unknown. He uses the [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]] style helmet and door-wings, and carries a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'').

:He was only available in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 exclusive "Kreon Class of 1984" pack. The remaining sets were slated to be sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] following the convention, but there ''were'' no leftovers after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Class of 1984 Bluestreak at TFU.info]''

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===Generations===
====GDO====
[[File:Generationstoy-Bluestreak.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Two'' Asian-exclusive Legends? I'm just so appreciated.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Legends Class, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Bluestreak (named so after Hasbro finally managed to reobtain the [[trademark]]) is a [[redeco]] of ''Chronicle'' Streak. He features retooled hands and holes in the sides of his arms/doors of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] that are compatible with 3mm posts. He comes with a compatible gun that's sculpted after the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 Bluestreak toy's]] Beam Rifle, and features three posts and a hole, allowing it to be held and mounted in different ways. Bluestreak features a different paint layout than ''Chronicle'' Streak (such as covering his hood, sides, and roof in a dark shade of gray paint). The gun mounts onto either side in vehicle mode, but the long sculpted parts on the top and bottom of the gun mean that the vehicle's wheels are unable to touch the surface all at once, and that the gun ends up touching and grinding against the surface when the vehicle is rolled.

:Originally developed by Hasbro Asia for release in their territories, Bluestreak was later released together with various other formerly "Asian market exclusive" toys as a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusive in the United States for the 2012 holiday season.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GDOBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Generations Bluestreak at TFU.info]''

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====Masterpiece====
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece 2]]
[[File:Hasbro MP Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Blue in name but ''not'' in color.]]
*'''Masterpiece Bluestreak''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, Missile Launcher

:A Hasbro release of [[#Masterpiece 2|MP-18 Streak]], now named "Bluestreak", but keeping with the same colors as Streak.

:Like other Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' cars, Bluestreak is boxed in robot form (unlike the Takara versions which are boxed in alt mode).
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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Bluestreak.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|For the second time, a Bluestreak in blue... and he still looks like a de-sponsored [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]].]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (TFSS 4.0, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun, Weapon/Combiner extremity

:Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Bluestreak is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]], featuring a deco based on his ''Diaclone'' precursor and [[#BinaltechBlue|his alternate blue ''Binaltech'' color scheme]]. As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class figure, Bluestreak can transform into either a sports car or a limb for any combiner within the same subline or any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager class figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, although he would normally be associated with [[Wreckage (G1)#Toys|Wreckage]].

:Bluestreak was released as a bonus mystery figure alongside [[Impactor (G1)#Combiner Wars|Impactor]], and was the final toy released for the Subscription Service 4.0.

:This toy [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Bluestreak (SG)|Bluestreak]].

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====Alt-Modes====
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*'''Bluestreak''' (Alt-Modes, 2017)

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Prowl]], Bluestreak is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first (and only) case of the toyline's second collection.

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Smokescreen]].

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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S64'''
**''Accessories'': "W-45 Acid Pellet Blaster," 2 "W-50 Volt-Beam Cannons"
:A "Special Edition" figure for the ''Transformers'' brand's 35th anniversary, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Bluestreak is a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]] sans lightbar. Bluestreak transforms into a Cybertronian car and includes the blaster and the two cannons from his mold mates, which are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. They can combine to form a dual-blaster, combine with his primary gun, or mount on the car hood/shoulders. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Like Prowl and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]], Bluestreak is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body. Unlike all of his mold mates however, Bluestreak's deco makes extensive use of paint to better break up his color scheme.

:Bluestreak and fellow 35th anniversary figure [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#S63|Soundblaster]] were exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States. They were also available at general retail in Taiwan and Singapore.

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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E32'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, 2 shoulder cannons
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Bluestreak is a redeco of ''Earthrise'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]] sans lightbar. Bluestreak transforms into a car none-too-dissimilar from a Datsun. Bluestreak shares much of his transformation scheme engineering from the above ''Siege'' mold, but uses completely new parts. Bluestreak comes with a single blaster and two shoulder cannon accessories that can be attached to the figure in both modes.

:Curiously, initial stock renders of the figure showed it as being a straight redeco of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]], complete with distinctive Smokescreen head and low bumper. The final stock photography used the correct head and bumper.

:Bluestreak comes with a piece of the Transformers Universe map. His piece is unlabeled, but contains the top of [[Charr|Charr]] and the side of [[Paradron|Paradron]]

:Bluestreak was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong. Release venues elsewhere have yet to be announced.
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===Bot Shots===
[[File:BotShots CanceledBluestreak.jpg.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|If he is blue, he is canceled!]]
*'''Bluestreak Launcher''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL007'''
***''Fist strength'': '''?'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''?'''
***''Sword strength'': '''373'''
: Part of the unreleased fourth wave of Series 2 ''Bot Shots'' Launchers, Bluestreak is a redeco of Jump Shot [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], who was also canceled. He turns into a car, with a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He comes with a large trailer redecoed from [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]'s trailer, and a large circular target that breaks into pieces when hit.

:There appears to have been confusion between Bluestreak and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Smokescreen]]—not only is the [[package art]] for the toys swapped, but Bluestreak has a typical [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]] color scheme, whilst Smokescreen has a deco resembling ''[[Binaltech]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#BinaltechBlue|Bluestreak]].

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===Masterpiece===
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece]]
[[File:MP Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Just you wait for MP-18B(lue).]]
*'''Streak''' ([[2013]]-[[October 26|10-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, Missile Launcher (Amazon.co.jp only)

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Streak is a redeco and retool of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-17 Prowl]], removing the light-bar and having a new head and waist. He transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T, and as with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features an extensive black and metallic silver [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Streak lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic.

:For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a flip-out mounting point on his roof via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in "Electro Bolt" shoulder cannons that can be deployed in robot mode.

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]], one additionally gets a single non-firing toy-accurate missile launcher accessory, which can cover and replace either of his shoulder cannons, as well as tab onto the rear sides of his vehicle mode. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a collector's coin is included instead of or in addition to the launcher. The coin itself identifies him as Bluestreak.

:There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

:This mold was also redecoed and retooled into MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]]. Streak and Prowl were to be released simultaneously, but Prowl was pushed back one month and Streak two months to meet demand.
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[[File:MP-18S-Silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|... Well ''damn''.]]
*'''Silverstreak''' ([[2014]]-[[June 14|06-14]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-18S'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, 2 Missile Launchers

: A [[Tokyo Toy Show#2014|Tokyo Toy Show 2014]] exclusive, Silverstreak is, well, a redeco of MP-18 Streak in toy-accurate colors, featuring a single shade of bright silver on his car parts. Aside from his rifle, he now comes with ''two'' missile launchers (with red housings), as well as a collector's coin that's of a different sculpt from his original coin. The packaging also differs from regular Masterpiece releases, and features cartoon art of Silverstreak instead of an image of the toy, and the whole box is made exclusively with shades of black and grey.
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[[File:MP-18B-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Due to demand.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' ([[2015]]-[[August 29|08-29]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-18B'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, 2 Missile Launchers

:The confusingly named ''Masterpiece'' Bluestreak is another redeco of MP-18 Streak, this time in colors based on the blue ''[[Diaclone]]'' Fairlady Z.

:He comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a flip-out mounting point on his roof via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in "Electro Bolt" shoulder cannons that can be deployed in robot mode. He also includes two non-firing missile launchers that clip onto his built-in shoulder cannons, which are the toy-accurate missile launchers Prowl and Streak would come with if bought in Japan via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] redecoed entirely in silver.

:This mold was also previously redecoed and retooled into MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]].
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[[File:MP-18-Plus-Silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|... Very Siege-y.]]
*'''Streak''' ([[2019]]-[[July 26|07-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-18+'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser rifle, smiling face, angry face, short shooting effect, medium shooting effect, long shooting effect, two cannon adapters, rifle adapter

: A [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive, Streak is a redeco and slight retool of the original MP-18 release featuring a matte deco more akin to the character's appearance in the cartoon, including a larger Autobot insignia on the hood, unpainted front lights and fully orange back lights. As additions to the original mold, this release features a few additional accessories: his head was retooled to allow interchangeable faces (with the original serious face coming alongside a smiling one and a [[Dull surprise|screaming]] one), and he also comes with three different shooting parts that can fit both in either the rifle or the shoulder cannons with interchangeable adapters.
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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|''There'' we go.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (2015-[[March 21|03-21]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-16'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Bluestreak is a [[super deformed]] toy based on [[#BinaltechBlue|''Binaltech'' Bluestreak]], transforming into a Subaru WRX Sti. Like the toy he was based on, he's sold under his English name rather than "Streak" to emphasize the fact that he's blue. He comes with a code for unlocking Bluestreak as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

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==Merchandise==
===3-D Jigsaw Stand Up Puzzle===
*'''Bluestreak''' (1984)

:This piece of Bluestreak merchandise was a jigsaw puzzle in disguise! The 100-piece puzzle depicted [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], Bluestreak, and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in combat with [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. Once broken down, the pieces could be assembled into a model of Bluestreak in either mode. As the coloration of this puzzle is based on his boxart, this is a true Generation 1 "blue Bluestreak".
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy bluestreak.jpg|thumb|Redstreak?]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
*'''Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)
:Bluestreak was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Bluestreak was molded in soft red 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. Bluestreak was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the "Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game", and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Bluestreak''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''23'''
:The Bluestreak 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 Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Decoy Bluestreak at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Bluestreak statue.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Stop! or my mouth will shoot...off.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Bluestreak was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. Bluestreak, along with his "brothers" [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer Toyrocket.com. The bust features Bluestreak's beam rifle and twin missile launchers. The missile launchers can be attached via magnets on either side of his head, and the car door pieces are also magnetically attached options. The missile launchers given to Bluestreak closely match Smokescreen's animation model rather than his own. It is unknown if this change was intentional or a mistake.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Bluestreak.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bluestreak, Reluctant Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T10/T46'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Bluestreak, Reluctant Soldier is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Silverstreak figure.
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==Notes==
[[File:Bluebluestreak.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Sadly, we can't just put this note in the "Does not exist" category.]]
====Color====
The ''[[Diaclone]]'' Fairlady Z Car Robots release that would become the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Bluestreak toy]] was available in two different colorations. While neither ended up being used for Bluestreak himself – who instead used a ''Transformers''-original silver deco – both color schemes had lasting influences on the character:

*The ''Diaclone'' toy's first color scheme featured the car alternate mode largely in blue, with a silver hood and roof. Photographs of this toy were used in Bluestreak's [[Instructions|instruction sheet]], as well as the original 1984 [[Catalog|toy catalogs]],<ref name="catalog">[http://botchthecrab.com/galleryImage.asp?gallery=10&image=268 1984 Transformers pack-in catalog]</ref> and its coloration was evident in Bluestreak's [[Package art|box art]] (in truth, tweaked art held over from the ''Diaclone'' release). This consequently lead to one of the longest-running [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|myths about ''Transformers'']]: that a "blue-sided Bluestreak" was available in the original toyline, perhaps as a super rare or foreign market [[variant]]. Oddly enough, numerous other ''Transformers'' toys from that era were depicted in both catalogs and packaging art with colors they were never released in —[[Perceptor (G1)/toys|Perceptor]], [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys|Astrotrain]], and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], for example— yet Bluestreak is the only one to be (mis)remembered in this manner, perhaps because his name is ''Blue''streak, so he had to have been blue, right?

*The ''Diaclone'' toy's second and less common color scheme was largely silver, with a black hood and roof, and it was this variant that was the basis for Bluestreak's [[Character model|animation model]]. It would take until 2002 for things to come full circle, when [[e-HOBBY]] released a [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Anime|''Transformers''-branded version]] of the original ''Diaclone'' figure: the first toy of Bluestreak in his cartoon color scheme.

In recent years, as [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy]] have tended towards [[Show-accuracy|accuracy]] to ''Transformers''' most prominent pieces of media, the silver-and-black color scheme seems to have "won out" as the primary version of Bluestreak. The blue coloration sees occasional use in toy and media appearances, while his original release's all-silver deco seems to have fallen by the wayside.

====Other notes====
*The Bluestreak/Prowl head design was used as the basis for the head of [[Natron]], the Autobot [[Tyco]] [[Electric Racing Set]] car.
*In recent years, toys based on the Bluestreak character were renamed "Silverstreak" for [[trademark]] reasons, because a company named Gendron held the trademark for "Toledo 'Blue Streak'" in the "toys" category until 2009. Hasbro since regained the trademark and first used it on ''[[Speed Stars]]'' [[Bluestreak (Speed Stars)|Bluestreak]] in 2010; the "Stealth Force" toy of Generation 1 Bluestreak released around the same time was apparently too far down the production line by that point so it still remained "Silverstreak".
*The deco for Hasbro's retool of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Acura RSX mold was originally designed with Bluestreak in mind, specifically the original Diaclone deco mentioned above. Early leaked packaging samples even sported an abbreviated form of the name "Bluestreak" on their license plates. Ultimately, however, Hasbro decided to rename the toy and release it as "[[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]" instead, possibly because they already had a representation of the Bluestreak character in the ''Alternators'' line (Silverstreak).

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Bluestreak ToyBin Bluestreak Toy Gallery]
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm Bluestreak at TFU.info]

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Starscream (G1)/toys

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{{suite}}[[File:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Next person who says '[[Dull surprise]]' gets a null-ray to the face!"]]
Many toys have been made of [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] '''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]''', enough to warrant this page!

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1Starscream toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Then]] [[Sunstorm (G1)|about]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|eight]] [[:File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|million]] [[Seeker (body-type)|redecos]] [[E-HOBBY|followed]].]]
*'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/1986/1990)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Starscream's first toy began life as "Jet Robo" from the ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, transforming into a grey, red and blue F-15 Eagle fighter jet. To transform Starscream, one must essentially take most of his plane parts off and transform his body, then reattach most of plane parts on again, along with the addition of two blue fists. If you don't mind being fiddly, though, transformation can certainly be achieved by only removing the fists, weapons and landing gear (which can store in Starscream's cockpit). Owing to the modular nature of his design and the fact that it is impossible to store all the parts in either mode, it can be quite difficult to find an intact original set of this toy.

:Starscream is armed with a pair of missile launchers that mount on his arms in robot mode, and under his wings in jet mode, with a pair of specialized projectiles for each. In jet mode, two short "[[cluster bomb]]" projectiles are fitted into the launchers to make them resemble the drop tanks a real F-15 carries, while in robot mode, they are replaced with the long barrels of Starscream's [[null-ray]]s. The original ''Diaclone'' version of the mold featured spring-loaded firing mechanisms in these launchers; while this feature was removed for the [[Hasbro]] release of the toy, it was left intact for the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version, and all subsequent reissues.

:The ''Diaclone'' version of the Starscream mold featured tailfins with solid tips and solid fists, and both these features carried over to the earliest ''Transformers'' releases. Soon, however, the ''Transformers'' mold was modified to add hollow tips to the fins, and tabs to the insides of the fists to allow them to hold onto his arms tighter, resulting in a visible slit on either side of each one. These altered versions became the standard for all subsequent reissues of the mold. Like all his 1984 brethren, a [[rubsign]] was added to Starscream in 1985.

:The Italian release of Starscream (as "Astrum") by [[GiG]] put him in a generic "Distructor Planes" box, featuring names and tech specs for all three planes in the assortment.

: Starscream's mold was [[redeco]]ed into the concurrently-available [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]. It would later be redecoed again to make [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], and [[retool]]ed into [[Dirge (G1)/toys|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys|Thrust]]. On top of this, given his role as a major Generation 1 character, Starscream himself would be reissued many times down the years, the first being [[Classics (Europe)|still in his original packaging in Australia]] in 1990. Subsequent reissues had more distinctive presentation, and this article strives to list each one under its own header. The long lifespan of his toy actually began in 1986, when Starscream remained part of the assortment for that year despite the departure of nearly every other 1984 toy from store shelves.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-starscream/375/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Starscream at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1984/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Generation 1 Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''
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[[File:G1toy goodbye megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More of a "See ya later", really]]
*'''Good Bye Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1986)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The second release of Starscream's toy came with this Japanese-exclusive two-pack, which saw him packaged alongside [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], in commemoration of the Decepticon leader's passing ([[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|of sorts]]) in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream himself was ''actually'' dead, but where was his "Good Bye Starscream" set, eh?
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[[File:PretenderStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You can tell he's evil because he's spiky.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Classic Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': 2-part Pretender shell, helmet, left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings, rifle
:The first new Starscream toy since the original brought the treacherous Air Commander back as a [[Classic Pretender]]. He still transforms into a grey, red and blue F-15 fighter jet, though his vehicle mode now borders on the [[super deformed]]. He is armed with a pair of blue lasers, which become his tail fins in jet mode.

:Starscream's two-piece [[Pretender]] shell resembles a human in a teal, grey and brown space armored suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large blue rifle. When Starscream is inside the shell, his removable grey wings store in holes on the shell's back, while the blue lasers get plugged into the sides of the large rifle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at TFU.info]
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(pretender).jpg Instruction booklet for ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]
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[[File:G1toy legends starscream.jpg|thumb|Pretending he's not evil or spiky.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

:The inner robot of Pretender Starscream was also sold as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] "[[Legends (G1)|Legends]]" figure, sans its shell and the shell's accessories. It was otherwise identical to the Classic Pretender release.
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(legends).jpg Instructions for ''Legends'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]
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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Odd 'Con out]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

:Released exclusively in Japan ''instead'' of the individual Classic Pretender figures, rather than in addition to them, this giftset contained the "Legends" versions of Pretender Starscream and his fellow Classic Pretenders, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Hero Set|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Grimlock]]. This version of Starscream featured a silver face, as opposed to the Hasbro version's black.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] also forewent releasing the individual Classic Pretenders, and instead released their own version of the Hero Set named "Set Commandos". Starscream was given the name "Tornado", which was originally the Italian name of [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.
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[[File:ActionmasterStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loved the gray helmet so much, he used it again.]]
*'''Starscream / Turbo Jet''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Turbo Jet, rifle, 2 missiles

: [[Action Master]] Starscream is a non-transforming action figure based loosely on his cartoon [[character model]], but using a color scheme derived from the Pretender toy. His main accessory is the [[Turbo Jet]], a small personal attack craft that Starscream can set astride like a motorcycle. The Turbo Jet rolls on three small wheels, and can transform into a gun emplacement.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed as [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Action Master Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Action Master Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/action_masters/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Action Master Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''
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[[File:G1toy 2001 starscream reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In a box, no one can hear you 'Scream]]
*'''Starscream''' (Re-issue, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first of numerous reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy in the 21st century, this Japanese release of the figure included functional spring-loaded launchers, and was also simultaneously available as three different exclusive redecos, [[#Collector's Edition|listed below]].
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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With my camouflaged wings, I'll appear to be merely a fuselage flying through the sky!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1993)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles, sound/light energy unit

:Starscream's ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' release is a slight [[retool]] of his original toy, armed with new, functional spring-loaded launchers and missiles, and an electronic light-and-sound "energy unit" in the shape of a tank. The electronic box lights up with the press of either button, and emits electronic "machine gun" or "jet engine" noises. In robot mode, the box attaches to Starscream's back; in jet mode, it plugs into his tail-end.

:This version of the mold would have been used to make ''Generation 2'' [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]. The new accessories were also used, in different colors, for ''Generation 2'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 2 Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2toy ATB megs and screamer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from backstabber to backpack and back!]]
*'''Megatron''' (limited test market release)
**''Accessories'': 12 missiles, 2 missiles launchers

: A planned-but-more-or-less-canceled redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]], "Advanced Tactical Bomber" [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ATB|Megatron]] would have come with Starscream, a redeco of Dreadwing's partner [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]]. The pair could combine into the "flying wing" Advanced Tactical Bomber, while Starscream coud detach to become a smaller solo jet, leaving Megatron to transform into a treaded tank mode. According the Toy Fair 1995 Transformers presentation, the toy's missiles were intended to glow in the dark.

: This toy's deco (but not the glow-in-the-dark missiles) was used to make ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'''s [[BB]] and [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] out of the same mold-set. This mold was also used to make ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]], while Starscream's mold was sold separately during the ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' line as [[Smokesniper]].

: This figure was only released to test markets in Ohio, USA in very limited quantities. It was never available as a wide release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/issue02/atbmegs.htm ATB Megatron in packaging at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1784/Generation+2/Starscream.html Image gallery of a loose ATB Starscream at Transformers @ The Moon]'
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===Machine Wars===
[[File:MWStarscream Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have no mouth and I must Starscream.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 10 missiles
: Starscream's ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' incarnation is a redeco of the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]], transforming into a large bomber jet based vaguely upon an SR-71 Blackbird. The main feature of the toy is its "carpet bombing" gimmick; each wing contains a drum that holds up to four missiles, which drop out as the drum is rotated. A further two missiles can also store on each wing, and one on each side of his fuselage, but while Skyquake came with enough missiles to fill all these ports, Starscream only comes with ten. The short length of the missiles necessary for this gimmick to function means that Starscream does not come with Skyquake's firing missile launcher, since the missiles are shorter than [[for safety reasons|safety reasons]] allow, although it is incorrectly shown on his packaging. Starscream also lacks Skyquake's [[Megavisor]] gimmick. The figure also features a barely noticeable yet enormous Decepticon symbol on the [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/view/machine-wars/starscream/608/2/25/ top of the plane] rendered in black paint on black plastic.

:Starscream is known to have come with either pale grey missiles, better fitting his new color scheme, or bright green missiles like Skyquake's.

: This mold was later redecoed to make [[King Atlas]]. The toy [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the [[Starscream drone]]s in ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' and as [[Starscream (MW)|an unnamed character]] in [[2019 IDW continuity]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Transtech===
[[File:Starscream-transtech.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Obscure both by design and by accident]]
*'''Starscream'''

: Starscream would have been made available in the aborted ''[[Transcendent Technomorph|Transtech]]'' series in 2001. Control art and early [[Prototype]] images have surfaced, showing that the toy would have been at the Deluxe scale and featured internal lighting mechanisms that changed color depending on its mode. The toy is clearly a homage to his ''Machine Wars'' body, which at the time of ''Transtech's'' intended release would have been the last form Starscream had inhabited in American markets.

: In 2008, this design would be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] universe's [[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]].

: This design was revived by [[Draxhall Jump]] when they were contracted to create the ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Megamorphs'' line for Toy Biz; Starscream ultimately became the [[Iron Man]] toy.
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===Collector's Edition===
{{anchor|GhostStarscream}}
[[File:GhostStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait a minute. Since when do ghosts have painted metal chests?]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, "Starscream Ghost Version" is an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' redeco of the 2001 Starscream reissue, cast almost entirely in translucent plastics (except for those parts made of die-cast metal) in homage to Starscream's tenure as a ghost in the third season of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]. To make the toy further match Starscream's cartoon appearance, it features a notably lighter shade of blue, and a translucent orange cockpit as opposed to the traditional smoky grey. The toy came in unique monochrome-blue window box packaging featuring [[CGI]] artwork of Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamClear/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Ghost Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who am I again?]]
*'''Starscream Black Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The second ''Collector's Edition'' e-HOBBY-exclusive redeco available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, "Starscream Black Version" sports a color scheme loosely based upon ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine_Wars|Starscream]], despite the only real point of similarity being that they are both black. The toy's [[bio]] makes a rare fictional reference to ''Machine Wars'', describing [[Machine Wars (event)|the events]] of the series in the past tense. The toy shared the window-box packaging of the "Ghost Version" (see above), except its box was monochrome-black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamBlack/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Black Version at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers Generations Lucky Draw===
{{anchor|SecretStarscream}}
[[File:Secret Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Songs are made of mystery... and clouds are made of moonbeams... Secret Starscream.]]
*'''Starscream Secret Version''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The third exclusive redeco of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy released alongside the 2001 reissues, "Starscream Secret Version" was available through the [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] contest held in conjunction with the first edition of ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' (with a ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' Skywarp figurine as second prize). The figure was limited to only ''five'' pieces, making it one of the rarest officially-released ''Transformers'' toys in the world, and to cap it off, the toy was not actually ''shown'' during the contest, hence its "Secret" moniker. Given its amazingly limited availability, it was not even 100% known ''what the toy looked like'' until a picture of it appeared in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'', showing it as being primarily clear and colorless. Prior to this appearance, it was suggested that both this toy and the ''SCF'' Skywarp were ''not'' officially released, due to the bankruptcy of ''Generations'' publisher [[Keibunsha]]. Whether or not this scenario is accurate is still unknown at this time, as no one has publicly translated the text regarding the figure from ''Generations 2009''.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1219/Collectors+Edition+Japanese/Secret+Starscream.html More information on what is probably Starscream Secret Version at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===Commemorative Series===
[[File:G1toy commemorative starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's back, with a big boost of confidence.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first reissue of the original Starscream 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 featured functional missile launchers for the first time on a Hasbro version of the toy, but because the launchers now worked, both sets of missiles had to be lengthened [[for safety reasons]]. This didn't work out ''so'' badly with the null-rays, but the cluster bombs just wound up looking ''stupid''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/CSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Commemorative Series Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
[[File:TFC09ScreamerHoldingMegs.jpg|thumb|"Megatron...I am '''ever''' your humble and willing servant."]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] fist

:As another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues decided to mix things up by giving the figure a full-scale redeco into [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors. His blue plastic became much lighter, while his cockpit was made bright orange, and even featured new grey paint applications running across it. Several of his stickers were replaced with new, show-accurate paint applications, including new wing-stripes and [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbols on his wings and nosecone (of course, Starscream didn't have one on his nosecone in the cartoon, so it isn't perfect!).

:Starscream's fists were remolded with new circular peg-holes so he could wield his missile launchers in his hands, which also worked in conjunction with a new tab on the fists' undersides to allow him to hold his new accessory: Megatron in gun mode. This miniature Megatron splits into two pieces at the handle, with each half plugging into the new hole and tab added to each of Starscream's fists. Megatron can also plug into Starscream's underside in jet mode, replicating the time the characters linked up in this fashion in the cartoon episode, "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". The set also came with a remolded fist for the original Optimus Prime toy, allowing him to hold the Megatron accessory, and a DVD featuring a trailer for the upcoming Playstation 2 video game ''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]'' and Japanese toy [[commercial]]s for Optimus Prime, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''

===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[File:STFStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will rule all the redecos, Megatron!]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers/cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tailfins

: Standing at only two inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Starscream is a ''very'' small-scale simplification of the original Starscream toy. It retains a surprising amount of the larger toy's functionality and accessories, except its tail fins and wings are combined into single pieces, and his null-rays and landing gear are left out.

:This mold was, of course, redecoed into ''Smallest Transforming'' versions of Skywarp and Thundercracker, and retooled into Thrust.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Robotmasters===
[[File:RobotMastersStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have thighs?]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-12'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile pods

: Starscream's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toy is a re-imagining of the original Generation 1 figure, retaining its basic [[transformation scheme]], but designed to be closer to the animation model, with greater articulation and integrated parts that do not require detachment during transformation. The only pieces that now need to be removed are Starscream's null-ray rifles, which move from his wings to his arms. He has three peg-holes on each arm, allowing the null-rays to be mounted on his shoulders, on his forearms, or in his fists. These holes are also designed to accommodate the generic spring-loaded missile launcher weapon included with ''Robotmasters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|G1 Convoy]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Convoy]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Megatron]].

:Starscream came with two "missile pods" based on weapons Starscream used but once, in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]". These chromed accessories plug into the square holes in Starscream's chest, and feature opening covers that reveal (non-firing) missiles within.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Robotmasters'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/RMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Robotmasters Starscream'' at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Robot Masters black starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay now I feel used. That's much better.]]
*'''Starscream Limited Black Version''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-12'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile pods, Jamming Trident

: Available only via mail-order through ''[[Figure Ō]]'' No. 80, the "Limited Black Version" of Starscream is just that: a straight [[black repaint]] of the Starscream toy, replacing the original toy's blue, red and the grey of his wings with black. He comes with all his original accessories, as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Jamming Trident" [[Solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Wingstun]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/HHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''
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===Masterpiece===
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece 2]]
{{MPSeekerMold}}

[[File:MasterpieceStarscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom complained (and rejoiced).]]
*'''Starscream''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#Masterpiece|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:The second new mold in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, this highly-detailed version of Starscream is the "odd man out" of the series, eschewing the slavish cartoon-accuracy of the other ''Masterpiece'' figures in favor of creating as accurate an F-15 Eagle alternate mode as possible, with a somewhat more stylized robot mode. The toy features several unobtrusive built-in gimmicks, including ''numerous'' opening panels on his jet mode surface (highlighting the attention this mode received), flip-up panels in his chest that reveal missile racks based on the weapons seen in the Generation 1 episode "Fire on the Mountain", and a rotating face that allows Starscream to switch his expression from stony-faced to sneering. Owners of the toy are given quite a few customization options, as Starscream comes with an extensive sheet of sticker decals, including variously sized Decepticon symbols, and squadron numbers and markings, including one of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]!

:In addition to his built-in features, Starscream comes with several accessories. He is armed with both his traditional null-ray rifles, but his familiar cluster bombs are replaced with a rack of (slightly inaccurate) Sidewinder missiles. He also comes with a clip that mounts under his nosecone, allowing him to hold the Megatron pistol accessory that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime]] in emulation of the way the characters linked up in "S.O.S. Dinobots", and a small figurine of [[Doctor Arkeville]], his partner in crime from several first-season episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, which can fit in his cockpit. Finally, he includes a two-piece, reconfigurable display base that allows the figure to be posed in mid-flight in either jet or robot mode, and can store Starscream's accessories while they are not in use. [[Control drawing|Control art]] for ''Masterpiece'' Starscream which showed the figure wearing his [[Transformer clothing|Crown of Leadership]] (as seen in the coronation scene of the original animated movie) and a pair of otherwise-pointless flip-out notches in the finished toy's shoulders indicated that Takara planned for a set of clip-on coronation gear. Ultimately, it would take ''six years'' before these accessories were finally released.

: ''Masterpiece'' Starscream's creation was overseen by famed Japanese mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]], who was particularly intent on hiding the robot-mode details on the underside of the fighter mode. The first prototype for the figure was essentially an upgraded, more complex version of the original toy, with much more accurate robot and jet modes, but Kawamori's desire to avoid simply making a new version of an old toy saw the figure go through a major redesign into its finished form. Perhaps the most notable change was the repositioning of Starscream's tail-fin structures from his legs to his hips, with the intent of creating the feel of a samurai wearing a pair of swords at his waist (presumably, if somewhat oddly, based on the then-recent ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' cartoons' portrayal of their [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] as a noble swordsman). Even so, Kawamori was still unhappy with the amount of robotic parts visible underneath the plane, but conceded that too many changes would essentially not make the toy look like Starscream in robot mode. In this pursuit of realism, the most visible concession to the design was the abandonment of his traditional color scheme, replaced with an all-over greenish-tinged grey. Given that this color is inaccurate to most real F-15 fighters (whose Gunship Gray coloration is ''much'' closer to Starscream's traditional shade), the question of why it was changed at all is not an unreasonable one. However, there are instances of [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VLv-xwhhag/TZ7hPg5UX-I/AAAAAAAAAXo/UW1469Fm19M/s1600/F-15_three_shipper.jpg F-15 Strike Eagles] that actually utilize this (seldom seen) color scheme.

:This mold was later retooled into the ''Masterpiece'' versions of [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]], and was recolored by Hasbro into a [[#MasterpieceUS|more cartoon-accurate Starscream color scheme]] released under their ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' line as well as redecoed into Hasbro's version of Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Skywarp]] under the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] line. It was also redecoed and retooled to create the eleventh ''Masterpiece'' figure, [[#MP11|Starscream]].

:Though not stated on the package, Starscream is in fact a 1/60 scale F-15. The same scale used by many popular Japanese mecha toys including Kawamori's own ''Macross'' Valkyries. Coincidence?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Masterpiece ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh sure. Make a Transformer from the line that has some of the most complex figures ever cast ENTIRELY out of translucent plastic. Great idea.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#MP3G|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:Cast almost entirely in translucent plastic, this "Ghost Version" ''Masterpiece'' figure is yet another callback to Starscream's spectral tenure from the Generation 1 cartoon. When purchased from [[e-HOBBY]], buyers received an [[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.|exclusive comic]] packaged with the figure. Surprisingly, Ghost Starscream comes with the same sticker sheet as the original MP-3 Starscream, only with the numbering designation changed.

:Like Gentei Ghost Starscream, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream is cast in light purple translucent plastic instead of just colorless clear plastic like the G1 Ghost Starscream figure.

:''Extreme'' caution is needed while transforming/posing this toy: Several parts of him (especially the wing connectors) are prone to breakage.

:This figure was also released in [[Australia]], as an [[exclusive]] through [[Toys"R"Us]], in late [[2010]].

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11-Starscream.jpg|thumb|Expect him to crumble into dust after a few transformations and fiddling.|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream'''/'''New Emperor of Destruction Starscream'''<ref>http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/masterpiece/mp11/</ref> (2012)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Crown, pauldrons (left and right), cape, 2 null-rays, hologram pilot figurine

:Following up on the original plan for the ''Masterpiece'' Starscream figure six years after the fact, MP-11 decks Screamer out in his coronation gear from ''The Transformers: The Movie'', including crown, twin shoulder pads, and a sculpted plastic cape (rather than a fabric one). In addition to his new accessories—which also include a new hologram pilot figure in place of Doctor Arkeville—Starscream features some extensive retooling to wind his ''Masterpiece'' design away from Kawamori's original, less Generation 1-accurate look, with most of the robot mode being newly tooled parts, including chunkier legs that now incorporate his tail-fins, [[retool]]ed shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head (with collapsible head fins), new heel spurs that flip out for added support in robot mode, and re-engineered null-rays attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation. Despite the similarity to the original MP-3 prototype, the retooled parts are in fact a whole new design heavily based on the original concept. This new version of the mold was redecoed into [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] and (without the coronation gear) into Hasbro's [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]]. It was later retooled into the [[Seeker (body-type)#Coneheads|Coneheads]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]], although the mold by that point had noticeably [[Mold#Deterioration|deteriorated]], resulting in numerous quality control issues.

:2013 saw a China-only re-release of MP-11 Starscream. While announced as the same as the original, it featured some changes. Chief among them is the head is no longer molded in light gray plastic painted over gloss black and dark metallic gray (for the face) but it's molded in a more cartoon accurate dark gray (for the helmet) and a lighter metallic gray for the face. This release also features the nosecone molded in light gray plastic rather than molded in blue and then painted over light gray. The black tabs on the top of the jet are now the same grey as the rest of the jet. It also included a collector's coin like the original Asian (excluding Japan) release.

:This version was released by Hasbro [[#Masterpiece 2|under ''Generations'' co-branding]].

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3-StarscreamMode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Robots in disguise. ''(The Optimus body does not split in half.)'']]
*'''Convoy''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
:This version of Starscream is created by attaching the included shoulder intakes and alternate Starscream head to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy ver. 3.0]], recreating the scene from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]" (as well as a different shot in [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2|Part 2]]) where an impostor Optimus Prime was portrayed by Starscream.

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*'''Starscream Ver. 2.0''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-52'''
**''Accessories'': TBA

:This new iteration of the ''Masterpiece'' Starscream features more cartoon-accurate proportions compared to previous releases. He can also convert into his Gerwalk-styled "Alternate Transformation" while in Jet mode. Popular toy magazine, Figure King, profiled this new cartoon/Anime accurate version in issue #242.

:A Hobby Magazine issue reveals that his chest is redesigned during the prototype's production, allowing the parts to flush properly.
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===Classics===
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[[File:ClassicsStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fear my extra-long null-rays!!!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles

: Like the other entries in the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' series, Starscream is a faithful "modernizing" of his original Generation 1 form, updating his original toy with modern standards of toy engineering, transformation, sculpting detail and articulation (not dissimilar in principle from his ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' incarnation, but with less of an adherence to his cartoon [[character model]]). Sharing many design elements with his ''[[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy, Starscream still transforms into an F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an {{w|F-14 Tomcat}} fighter jet. His color scheme is, of course, based on the traditional Starscream palette, but seems to owe its new layout to {{w|File:F-15A first prototype 2.jpg|the original F-15 prototype}}.

:As usual, Starscream is armed with his familiar null-rays, which can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his null-rays (necessary [[for safety reasons]]) restrict his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. Like all ''Classics'' figures, he has a heat-activated rubsign on his left wing. Certain parts of Starscream, like his back panel and tailfin assemblies, are made of unusually rigid gray plastic that is slightly prone to cracking or breaking, and should be handled with care.

: [[Variant#Running changes|Later versions]] of Starscream saw a [[retool]] in the jet intake area, which involved the slope of his shoulders being decreased, and a fifth small rectangle being added to the vertical area. This version of Starscream is the harder to find of the two, but was used as the basis for all subsequent redecos and retools. Despite its age, the mold has been frequently reused for various Seeker characters in the years since its first use, though its last few uses have exhibited visible signs of mold degredation.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, you say the ''Hasbro'' version is the slavishly 'toon-accurate one? Your credibility is on shaky ground, Wiki.]]
*'''Masterpiece Starscream''' (2007, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, display stand

: A [[Walmart]] exclusive, Hasbro's Masterpiece Starscream is an ''extensive'' redeco of the previous year's ''Masterpiece'' figure from Takara, recolored to resemble the character's animation model, down to the orange canopy and the silver nosecone, although the cartoon-accurate silver paint on the nosecone actually covers ''toy''-accurate blue plastic.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/206593-clean-mp-ss-cleanscream-blue-nosecone.html Clean MP SS - Cleanscream(blue nosecone) - tfw2005.com]</ref> In an effort to bring out detail in the sculpt, he has also been given an extensive paint wash to bring out his panel lines. His colors were not the only thing changed, however; the tips of his vertical stabilizers were shortened and rounded, and the plastics used overall have greater resilience to impact and damage than the fragile Japanese release.

:Starscream includes the same accessories as the Takara version of the toy, including a two-piece display stand, null-rays, sidewinder missiles, a small figurine of Doctor Arkeville (which now has the correct skin color), and a clip to hold 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime's Megatron gun while in jet mode. Starscream was finally given the correct tech spec stats he was originally supposed to have back in 1984 for this release, which had been mistakenly given to Skywarp instead.

:Takara got in on the act the following year when they released Hasbro's version of Masterpiece Starscream as a "[[USA Edition]]", adding a Japanese sticker to the Hasbro ''Classics'' packaging. This version of the toy was not without a few changes: the original mold for the tail fins was used, an extra Decepticon symbol was added to Starscream's nosecone (which was present on his original toy, but not his animation model), and his black "scorch mark" [[paint operation]]s were dialed back, and those that remained were switched to a lighter gray.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classics'' Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===

[[File:TitaniumHeroesWWStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"How ''dare'' you make ''me'' a redeco! Do you know who I am?!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

:Perversely enough, ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium]]'' Starscream is actually a redeco of ''Titanium'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], instead of the other way around. Based on the Seekers' [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] forms as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic series ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Starscream transforms into Cybertronian "tetrajet", as designed by [[Don Figueroa]]. As a ''Titanium'' figure, Starscream is made in large part from die-cast metal, and comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Titanium'' versions of [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Skywarp]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Titanium Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Sports Label===
[[File:Sports label starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sportscream? Shoescream? So many possible nicknames...]]
*'''Starscream featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:This red and black redeco of the ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]] figure (itself a retool of the ''Sports Label'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Optimus Prime]]) appeared on eBay in mid-2007, identified by the auctioneer as Starscream. More pictures followed from a different source a month later, but after that, this strange little redeco quietly vanished, never released, and never even officially ''acknowledged'' by [[TakaraTomy]]. Was it a [[knockoff|knock-off]], or an abandoned official product? We may never know.

:As a redeco of the one communal mold used for all the ''Sports Label'' toys, Starscream, if that's who he really was, would have transformed into an undersized Nike sneaker with real fabric shoelaces, and would have been armed with a modular two-piece gun that split and stored inside each half of the large sneaker "shell" that made up a big chunk of his alternate mode.
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===Encore===
[[File:Encore starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Meet the new box, same as the old box.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''04'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, with its only notable change from past versions being a pale yellow window instead of dark gray, and the inclusion of [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon insignias on its wings and nosecone, rather than stickers (similar to the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' reissue before it but not flipped like the animation and metallic purple and silver instead of glossy purple and white). The sculpted copyright date is still the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release.
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He feels much better in the boring ol' stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles
: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Starscream is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Starscream, decorated in entirely different colored paint applications to more closely mimic a more detailed version of the original Generation 1 cartoon model. Like all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign that the ''Classics'' counterpart featured, but has two [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] barrels on his missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Henkei Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Henkei ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starscream's transparency; sometimes it isn't just figurative.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles
: Available only as a mail-away exclusive offered through ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'' Vol 2 that was released in November 2009, this redeco of Starscream is the second in the character's history to pay homage to his time as a ghost in the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon by casting him almost entirely in traslucent colored plastic. Parts of the figure made in softer plastic, like his thighs, remain opaque.

: Starscream Ghost Version uses the altered version of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold that originated with Classics [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and was last seen with [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (down to the 2006 copyright date stamped on it), rather than the modified version first used on ''Universe'' Starscream and the iterations that followed ([[#Universe (2008)|see below]]). He has the date K0409 (11/04/2009) etched into the inside of his leg.
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===Universe (2008)===
====Classic Series====
[[File:Universe2008-toy LegendsG1Starscream.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|On casual Fridays, Starscream prefers to wear his wings down.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series

: The first ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toy of Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends]] [[Thundercracker (Armada)#LOC|Thundercracker]], transforming into an Su-37 fighter jet.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Classics'' Legends-class [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]] and ''Universe'' [[Silverbolt (G1)#2008Legends|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsUniStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''
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====Generation 1 Series====
[[File:TFU08-toy StarscreamDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yep, he's still feelin' good in the stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Series'': Generation 1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

:The second ''Universe'' Starscream toy is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Starscream]], with a considerably lighter gray base color, more vibrant red paint, his face painted in dark gray compared to ''Classics'' Starscream's flat gray plastic color for the face and a deco more faithful to Starscream's original Generation 1 toy, very similar to the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' release.

:Several minor changes were made to the sculpt for this release: his launcher pegs were widened, and the peg-holes for them on his shoulders and wings were modified in order to accommodate them. His air intakes were further modified (on top of the changes made to the mold for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Skywarp]]) so that the bottom-most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center.

:The figure is reported to suffer from heavy quality control issues, most commonly mentioned are the joints and hinges being incredibly weak. As a result, Starscream's wings are difficult to keep in place in robot mode. The elbows, which previously snapped into place when articulated, now slide freely, and the entire hip joint system can be shifted out of alignment.

:This modified version of the mold was used for ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Alternity===
[[File:Alternity starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom shall dub thee "Carscream", and complain (and rejoice).]]

*'''Starscream White Pearl''' ([[2010]]-[[May 29|05-29]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-04'''

:The <s>first</s> [[Action Master|second]] Starscream toy not to turn into a jet, ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Starscream transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Like the other toys in the line, he features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. This is also currently the only ''Alternity'' mold to feature [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|a fake kibble chest]].

:In car mode, small wings are ''supposed to'' be able to flip out from under Starscream's rear wheels, giving him the appearance of a flying car. Unfortunately, this [[gimmick]] suffers from a rather nasty [[design flaw]]: there is simply not enough clearance under the car for the wheels to be able to pass and hinge through, and attempting to do so will result in the plastic reinforcement struts underneath ''deforming the rims and chipping the tires''. His door panels also tend to detach from their [[ball joint]]s ''very easily''.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used to make the simultaneously released ''Alternity'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]], and later [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] as well.
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===Transformers (2010)===
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[[File:TF2010-toy StarscreamLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pocket Screamer, now in original and limited edition grey helmet flavors.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2011)

:[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream is a new sculpt based on his Generation 1 jet appearance with many fuselage details borrowed from the [[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece version]]. This is the first Starscream in many years to attempt an entirely new transformation for him, with the arms now forming the rear of the jet and the legs folding under the wings. Amusingly, he has ''two'' cockpits, with the one that is actually part of his jet mode folding ''right behind'' the [[kibble#faux-parts|fake]] one on his chest in robot mode. As part of the "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[subline imprint]], Starscream sports a [[rubsign]].

: Early specimens of the toy released in Asia and at United States retail feature an unpainted gray-plastic helmet, a comparatively rare [[variant]]. This variant is the one featured in the Hasbro [[stock photography]], although the stock photo depicting the figure in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] has the more common black helmet, as this was the only version ever available at European retail.

: The "Reveal the Shield" Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

:This sculpt was also redecoed and retooled to make ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Skywarp]], as well as ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/RTSLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on 2010 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2012)
:*''Accessories:'' Two guns (running change variant only)
:The "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream 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 alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]]. A later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legends|Thundercracker]], with not only the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Thundercracker's gun accessories.
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===Chronicle===
[[File:EZCollectionStarscreamToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Starscream is a redeco of the Legends Class Starscream toy. This version of the figure is nearly identical to the painted helmet variant of the Hasbro release, except ''the entirety'' of his head is painted black (making it look strange in F-15 mode) and his heat sensitive symbol is replaced with a [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbol on each wing. Like many Japanese "EZ Collection" toys, Starscream was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

:Amusingly, the [[Cross-sell]] on the box depicts the jet mode's painted black patch as completely unpainted.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Go Team Venture!]]
*'''Starscream''' w/Starscream and Pilot Kreon (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Pieces'': '''316'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, Pilot
**''Accessories'': Seeker arm rifle x2

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets, Starscream can be built in either robot or red, white, and blue G1-inspired fighter jet. Although the head is based on G1 Starscream, the body's design, especially the broad body, is similar to [[Starscream (Movie)|movie Starscream]]. The set comes with a ''very'' Generation-1-inspired Starscream [[Kreon]], as well as a [[human]] [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]].

:The Starscream Kreon's helmet has been reused by a metric buttload of other Kreons.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Better than the original [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6089'''
**''Pieces'': '''36'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large gun, Seeker arm rifle x2, "Megatron" pistol, large wing pack, curved blade

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Starscream 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 Kreon, based on the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Starscream toy]]. His "normal" helmet and arm-rifles 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 hand-cannon, a "Megatron" pistol, a buildable wing-pack, an a curved energon blade.

: The cross-sell advertisement from the back of the packaging features a bizarre error: Soundwave is labeled as Starscream.

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Frenemies (with Megatron)
**''Accessories'': Megatron pistol

: This version of Starscream has ''even more'' detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions. He is still white instead of gray though, despite the set's overall theme of being ''very'' 80's-based.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

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

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[[File:TF-Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Voted "Most likely not to be redecoed/retooled [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|into]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Kre-O|rest]] [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|of]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Slipstream (Animated)#Kre-O|additional]] [[Sunstorm (G1)#Kre-O|seekers]]".]]
* '''Starscream''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0717'''
**''Pieces'': '''75'''

:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Starscream transforms from a fighter jet into a robot and back without removing any parts! Like all of the Battle Changers, Starscream uses the new hip piece using larger balljoints, as previously used by the Galvatron Kreon from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" set.

:Like his wavemates, he was initially only available in selected Asian countries and Canada. However, the series eventually filtered into the US via "discount" stores like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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*'''Kreon Warriors''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
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===EZ Collection Gum===
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[[File:Ez-collection-gum-starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection Gum, 2012)
**''Release Date: 2012-[[July 30|07-30]]
**''ID Number'': '''5'''

:Part of the new [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|EZ Collection Gum]] made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., This Starscream is a metallic redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Transformers (2010) Legends Class]] toy. While all of his plastic is painted with metallic colors, the paint applications are identical to the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Chronicle toy]]. As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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===Generations===
====Fall of Cybertron====
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[[File:Generationstoy-FOCStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / #010'''
**''Japanese number:'' '''TG09'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 assault cannons
{{note|This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Starscream in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics.}}

: Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]] transforms into a Cybertronian jet fighter. He comes with two spinning, triple-barreled "assault cannons" which can combine to form a larger hand-held weapon that is geared to spin its two triple-barrels together, and resembles the [[Neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron''. Each of the weapon halves features two [[5 mm post]]s, as well as a peg-hole on their hollow sides, while the combined form features another peg-hole at the top, but makes the peg-holes on the hollow sides inaccessible. Starscream features numerous 5mm peg-holes, such as his hands, forearms, lower legs, and wing undersides.

: In an undocumented feature, Starscream's tail-fin is attached via a 5 mm post on its underside, and can be detached to reveal three additional peg-holes, with two of these peg-holes being just the right distance to accommodate the two pegs found on the underside of the combined assault cannons/rifle, with the tail-fin pegging on the rifle's top peg-hole. This allows the weapon to mount on top of the vehicle mode, and store on his back in robot mode.

: He was later redecoed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] and ''Thrilling 30'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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====Thrilling 30====
[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsStarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.83|Doctor Arkeville was traded for someone more used to abuse.]]
*'''Starscream & Waspinator''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons

:Part of the fourth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Starscream is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Based on a [[Guido Guidi]] [[Seeker (body-type)|seeker]] concept for the [[The Transformers (IDW)|first IDW ongoing series]], Starscream transforms from a hybrid F-15/F-22 style jet. He features a fold out front landing gear, [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands, and back/roof, and has [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] upper arm ports. He comes with two removable null-rays that have both 5 mm and 3 mm pegs.

: Alluding to the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Possession]]", Starscream is partnered with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]], who can transform into a wasp, a robot with 3 mm-compatible hands, and a gun with 5mm handle. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

: This figure was redecoed into ''Thrilling 30'' [[Acid Storm (G1)#Generations|Acid Storm]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Thundercracker]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Legends Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TTGenerationsTG28StarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron & Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2013-[[December 28|12-28]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG28'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons

:Part of the twelfth wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, the [[TakaraTomy]] release of Legends Class Starscream is a [[redeco]] with a number of minor differences in color, most notably a gray nosecone, null-ray cannons and tailfins. He also features different wing stripes and his torso is coated in metallic red and silver paint. Starscream and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TG28|Waspinator]] were only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TG28|Megatron]] and [[Chop Shop (G1)#TG28|Chop Shop]].

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[[File:Generations armada starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Armada Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #011'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles
{{note|This toy was repurposed as a body for the [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|IDW 2005 incarnation]] of Starscream.}}

:Part of the eighth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "[[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|Armada Starscream]]" is a modern update of the original ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Armada|Starscream]] figure. He comes with two "Energon Swords" which he holds via 5 mm post, and can fold up and store on his wings. He has numerous [[Powerlinx]] plugs on his forearms and turbines. Additionally, his turbines can each fire a missile in either mode via pressure-launch, and can be positioned in robot mode to either face forward or lay flat on his back.

:While his [[bio]] paints this toy as ''Armada'' Starscream, the included comic by [[IDW Publishing]] repurposes this toy as a new body for Generation 1 Starscream in their ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic book series, debuting it in the [[Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|issue]] the figure comes packaged with.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenArmadaStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Armada Starscream at TFU.info]''
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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Supreme-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Who disrupts my coronation!?"]]
*'''Supreme Starscream''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Missile, "Crown of Leadership", Decepticon Cybertron Cyber Key, Gold Earth Cyber Planet Key

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Supreme Starscream" is a redeco of [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Supreme|''Cybertron'' Supreme Class Starscream]] in Generation 1-inspired colors. He retains all the gimmicks from the previous toy. Batteries for activating the gimmick are not included.

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWLeaderStarscream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I'll come help you, so long as you don't steal my crown.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, 2 arm cannons, 2 leg cannons, 2 "Seeker guns", crown

:Starscream is a redeco of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Leader Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Thundercracker]], itself a retool of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]. He transforms from a robot into a jet fighter, and includes a missile launcher and four limb-mounted weapons, two guns based on the traditional Seeker arm rifles, and the infamous crown based on the equally infamous coronation scene from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which fits around his head. He also features a faux cockpit.

:Starscream does not include the original Jetfire mold's "Turbo Thruster" booster pack accessory, but is still compatible with it.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]].
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====Cyber Series====
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Was late to work and grabbed Skywarp's pants by mistake.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 null-ray rifles
:As one of seven toys in the [[Transformers: Generations#Cyber Battalion Series|Cyber Battalion]] series, Cyber Series Starscream is a Voyager-sized figure intended to be sold at a cheaper price point. Starscream features a transformation similar to his ''Generations'' Legends Class counterpart. Undocumented in the instructions and as shown in the packaging art, Starscream's rifles can be attached underneath his wings and his robot mode arms.

:Unfortunately, the figure did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time. In 2016, the Cyber Battalion Starscream figure (along with ''Cyber Battalion'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee) saw release in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and finally ended up being turned into a Walgreens exclusive.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|''Cyber Series'' Jetfire]].

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====Masterpiece====
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece]]
[[File:Hasbro_MP_Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the award for the worst posed and badly transformed ''Masterpiece'' photo goes to...]]
*'''Starscream''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-07'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, hologram pilot figurine, two-piece display stand, gun clip

:The Hasbro version of [[#MP11|MP-11]] differs from the Takara release in a toy-accurate blue nose cone, borders around the Decepticon logo, a slightly different grey plastic, the tabs of the top of the jet are in grey (like the second release of MP-11) and is missing the coronation gear. However, he does come with the stand from previous Masterpiece Seekers and two racks of missiles that can peg onto the bottom of his wings in place of the null-rays. Neither the box nor the instructions mention this, but he comes with the gray clip that can hold the Megatron gun that came with other ''Masterpiece'' figures, such as MP-1 Optimus Prime or MP-13 Soundwave. Official images, including the box art, shows the top of the wings mis-transformed in robot mode.

:Despite still using the numbering system of Hasbro's ''Masterpiece'' line begun in 2013, Starscream was [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line. He was available exclusively at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Australia, and Canada.
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====Alt-Modes====
[[File:Alt-Modes Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's the face of a bot that regrets everything.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Starscream is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all four cases of the toyline.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Acid Storm]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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====Power of the Primes====
[[File:TF-POTP-Starscream-Combiner.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|The fun part is spending too much money on Unite Warriors 'Screams so that you can have an all-Starscream combiner.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-19'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2018]]-[[July 28|07-28]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two null-rays, 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Seeker Enigma]]
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|left|Arise, THICC-Scream.]]
:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Starscream is an all new mold that transforms from robot that utilizes the [[Evergreen]]-styled design into a fighter jet. He also features some markings on his jet mode: an Autobot kill count on the right side of the cockpit, and a Decepticon symbol with the number "D-22" (a reference to Starscream's Japanese ID number). Starscream can also form the torso of [[Starscream Combiner|an unnamed combiner]] using any selection of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figures as limbs. His instructions and [[TakaraTomy]] stock photos depict him with the ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures from Wave 1. He also includes Prime Armor that can hold a [[Prime Master]] (and by extension, a [[Titan Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can turn into feet for said unnamed combiner. The silhouette of Starscream's torso mode appears to homage the robot mode of another [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Starscream includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Seeker Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to Starscream via the previously mentioned Prime Armor or the combined mode chest, which can also facilitate the other previously mentioned objects.

:There are several reports of the peg that connects the wings often refusing to connect well. In 2018, a running change was made in the re-release of the toy: the peg that connects between the wings and the robot back has been retooled to connect firmly. The only way to identify this running change is the code "73101" stamped onto the box.

:Starscream was later retooled into [[Elita One (G1)#Generations|Elita-1]].
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Rise of the Flyangles.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S24'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-19'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 27]], 2019'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Starscream transforms from a heavily G1-inspired robot into a Cybertronian 'tetrajet' based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers']] appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", although the jet mode has <s>the robot-mode legs</s> pretty much his ''entire robot body'' sticking out from the undercarriage. He includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers," which can mount on his upper arms or under the wings in jet mode (or in any other 5 mm port, really). As part of the ''Siege'' [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], Starscream has 5 mm ports on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (vehicle-mode thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his null-rays can accommodate effects parts (sold separately). Similar to his wavemate [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], Starscream is absolutely ''slathered'' in battle damage paint — it's heavily present on his legs, chest, forearms, and the ''entirety'' of his jet form.

:Like the rest of ''Siege'', his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and especially waist articulation being notable articulation points for a Starscream toy. As an interesting design addition, he also has spring-loaded panels in his lower legs to avoid hollow gaps when viewed from the back. As a rather heavy shellformer, Starscream can easily be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet via a single friction hinge.

:Speaking of friction hinges, the initial release of Starscream suffers from a production flaw: his robot-mode chest easily pops off during transformation as a result of a late design change that removed a pin from the chest without adjusting plastic tolerances. Said initial releases also use the live-action "angry eyes" design for his Decepticon insignia. One or both errors were corrected for later wave shipments; both were fixed by the time the figure shipped again with Voyager Class [[Springer (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Springer]]. While the pin wasn't added back in, the plastic used for the grey strut the chest piece attaches to uses a stiffer plastic that is less likely to cause it to pop off.

:Amusingly, the panel on his instruction sheet that demonstrates where to attach C.O.M.B.A.T. weapons depicts him mistransformed, with his left forearm opened along the transformation hinge. He is also slightly mistransformed in-package, with his arms rather adorably left unextended and the panel behind the head not being locked in place between the shoulder pylons.

:As is tradition, this mold has seen numerous redecoes and retools:
:*It was redecoed into the ''Siege'' Seeker three-pack, consisting of [[Acid Storm (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Acid Storm]], [[Ion Storm#Generations|Ion Storm]], and [[Nova Storm (G1)#Generations|Nova Storm]]; and the later ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#NetflixToyline|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Hotlink]].
:*It was retooled into ''Siege'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Thundercracker]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Selects|Generations Selects]]'' [[Red Wing#Generations|Red Wing]], both featuring a new, smirking face.
:*It was retooled differently into ''Siege'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]], released as part of the Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron set, with a new, sneering face.

:The original figure eventually became a notorious shelfwarmer, due to him being reissued in the third wave and coincidentally around the time that the ''Earthrise'' figure was revealed at NYCC 2019.
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Voyager-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, I'm not the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|other guy.]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-E9'''
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''ER-05'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[June 27]], 2020'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray]]s

:Released as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Voyager Class lineup, this version of Starscream is an all-new cartoon-accurate mold. He transforms into an F-15 jet based on his traditional alternate mode and features a pair of G1-accurate null-rays. His design and transformation scheme is heavily based on his [[#Classics|2006 ''Classics'' figure]] while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles, a more expressive ball-jointed head, and hinges that allow the wings to fold backwards in robot mode. However, due to this, his torso is very hollow at the sides and his intended waist articulation was dropped due to the physical space required for transformation.

:The stock renders have some minor differences from the prototype seen at New York Comic Con. The renders depict the section of his chest that covers part of his cockpit as being unpainted red, while the prototype has it painted a more animation-accurate white, also present on renders featuring [[Smashdown]], and ''four'' null-rays on his Jet mode, with two of them attached at the turbines of his chest, which is impossible to do on the toy. The render also depicts his shoulder joints as being molded in blue and knee joints in white, whereas the prototype has their colors swapped.

:At least ''one'' copy features a factory misassembled figure with a newly tooled head sculpt<ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/alternate-head-for-earthrise-starscream.1190272/</ref> (with his expression being based on him being disintegrated by Galvatron in ''The Transformers: The Movie'') which was meant for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]].

:There have been reports of some units suffering from a cracked waist panel due to the left tab not being pushed in far enough during assembly. The unpaintable gray parts, such as the elbows and tailfins, are somewhat prone to [[photodegradation|photodegrading]] in-package. Moreover, the over reliance of red paint for his torso and black paint for his head means that he is extremely prone to chipping.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Starscream's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read markings on the map. Unusually for a larger Earthrise toy, Starscream's piece of the map does not contain the labeled location of a named planet; however it does include an unlabeled image of the planet [[Jupiter]], slightly obscured by another smaller sphere. It also shows a sliver of [[Cybertron_(planet)|Cybertron]], one of several planets too big for one map piece.

:As per the norm, Starscream was later redecoed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]] (with the alternate head) and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thundercracker]] (with the neutral-faced head). The mold would later be further retooled into the [[Conehead|Coneheads]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ramjet]], [[Dirge (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dirge]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Thrust]].
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===Bot Shots===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 B002 Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transform and <s>Rise Up</s> Roll Out]]
*'''Starscream''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''640'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''710'''
***''Sword strength'': '''240'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Starscream is a teeny little fighter jet very very vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]] 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. His head is very much like his classic Generation 1 design.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Thundercracker (G1)#Bot Shots|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Bot Shots|Acid Storm]], [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]].
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[[File:Bot Shots Launcher Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''230'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''590'''
***''Sword strength'': '''800'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' launchers, Starscream is redecoed in grey. He comes with a launcher modeled after a jet, which is named the ''Harbinger'' in his online bio. The launcher can attach to him like a trailer, or open up into a base mode. Like all the Base-launchers, the weapon on top of it is an homage to a different version of the character it came with. In Starscream's case, it has a gun resembling G1 Starscream's null-Ray laser gun.
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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You've denied us [[Red Wing]] yet again, Hasbro!]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''454'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''386'''
***''Sword strength'': '''779'''
:A redeco of the original Starscream mold in red and black, this version of Starscream was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].
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[[File:BotShotsCancelled StarscreamLauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do cancelled Starscream toys become ghosts too?]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL005'''
**''Acessories'': '''Target'''
***''Fist strength'': ??
***''Blaster strength'': ??
***''Sword strength'': '''456'''
: Part of the third wave of Series 2 launchers, Starscream was to be a redeco of the [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#SuperBot|Super Bot Skywarp]], itself a new mold, transforming into a futuristic forward-swept wing fighter jet with two blasters at the front. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode would cause him to flip up when autotransforming. He would be packaged with a launcher and a target. Like many of the Bot Shots from the second year, however, he was cancelled before release.
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===United===
[[File:United Starscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fifth time's the charm.]]
*'''Seekers: Aces''' (2012-[[December 21|12-21]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Starscream is a fifth redeco of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, and the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]].
: This version of Starscream is heavily based on his cartoon appearance. He features a light gray (lighter than the Henkei! Henkei! figure), shiny metallic blue paint on most of his blue plastic, an amber cockpit, and shiny metallic red paint on his torso. The [[paint operation]]s found on the Henkei! Henkei! release were shuffled around for the sake of cartoon accuracy.
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-Bots_Starscream_Stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of the few Starscreams you'll partly feel sorry for.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''40'''
: Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Scouts, Starscream can transform into a jet. He has a paint error on his head, with his eyes colored blue instead of red. Also, only the left 1/3 of his helmet painted its proper black, with the rest being left in unpainted gray. Rarely 2/3 of it is black, and if you're lucky, the whole head might be black! Hallelujah!

:The box depicts him with Thundercracker's head, for some odd reason.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They painted my helmet right, but what about my eyes? (''Arsenal Pack'' version pictured'')]]
*'''Arsenal Pack Starscream''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''47'''
: Part of the first wave of Construct-Bots Arsenal Pack Scouts, this toy is an update to the original Construct-Bot Starscream that includes 7 new pieces that can be used as weapons.
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===Hero Mashers===
[[File:HM-toy Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Action Figure, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Wing-pack

: Part of the first wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Starscream 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.

:Rather than coming with a (nominally) hand-held weapon accessory, Starscream comes with a wing-pack. Of course, being a ''Hero Mashers'' piece, it can be attached anywhere, including being hand-held, and the wings have multiple gun barrels on them, so have a blast.

: His right forearm was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Skywarp's]] arm in the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Battle Upgrade Megatron]] set.

:Starscream's torso sculpt is noticeably similar to that of the [[Titan Heroes|Titan Guardian]] Starscream released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in [[2013]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/HMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===EZ Collection===
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[[File:EZ-Collection-EG-07-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG07'''

:This individual release of ''EZ Collection'' Starscream is a redeco of the [[#Transformers .282010.29|2010 ''Transformers'' Legends Class Starscream]] toy, and it features light blue paint applications replacing the original dark blue's. However, unlike the ''Chronicle'' toy and the vehicle stock photo, his head/cockpit is painted half black, which makes it slightly less glaring in jet mode. Stock photos also depict him having a greener shade of metallic blue.
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===Transformers (2014)===
[[File:TF-2014-Legion-Class-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legion Class, 2014/2017)
:Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt. The deco for its initial release is unchanged from the ''Transformers'' release from 2012, whereas the tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs. Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Starscream/Waspinator two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Starscream'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 null-rays that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the weapons.

:Legion Class Starscream has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] replaced the purple Decepticon insignia with black versions. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

:This figure was re-released in 2017 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 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Optimus Prime]], the black insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia.
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===Cloud===
[[File:Takaratomy-cloud-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Transforms from robot, to Arwing, to Landmaster and back! (Acid trip background not included).]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[August 28]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''TFC-D02'''
**''Accessories:'' Two "Null-Beam Cannons", missile

: Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class [[Doubledealer#Generations|Doubledealer]], itself a redeco/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line. Starscream transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded "Vertex Cannon" that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in jet mode. He lacks Doubledealer's blaster and sword accessories, but instead comes with two of [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Starscream]]'s [[null-ray]] cannons that can plug into the [[5 mm post]]s on his shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings. Unfortunately, his shoulders suffer from the same [[design flaw]] Blitzwing and Doubledealer suffered from. Starscream was sold exclusively through [[e-HOBBY]].
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===Bearbrick===
[[File:Bearbrick Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It's me, [[Mickey Mouse]]!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (2014)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Starscream is a [[retool]] of the Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] mold with a new chest and head, transforming 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.

: The chest used for this mold was also used to make the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]].
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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-29'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Starscream transforms from a [[super deformed]] F-15 to a cute chubby little robot.

:This mold was also used, with slightly retooled facial expressions, for ''Q-Transformers'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]], and given a whole new head for [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Jetfire]].

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*'''Decepticons 3-Figure Set''' (2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-03'''

:During the second ''Q-Transformers'' series, the Starscream toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Skywarp(G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]]. He is identical to the original ''Q-Transformers'' toy.

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[[File:QTransformers ClearStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Clear Starscream''' ([[January 30]], 2016)

:Clear Starscream is a clear plastic redeco of the original ''Q-Transformers'' mold given away at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores with purchases of 5 or more ''Q-Transformers'' toys, and was limited to 3000 pieces. In the announcement for the toy, Starscream himself points out its resemblance to the "ghost mode" he's always getting toys of.
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===Timelines===
[[File:TFCC-G2-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Light and Sound Power Pack not included.]]
*'''G2 Starscream''' (TFSS 3.0, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles
:This ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "G2 Starscream" toy is a redeco of ''Classics'' Starscream in his [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' colors]]. It is part of the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 3.0 (2015)|Figure Subscription Service 3.0]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TFSSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on G2 Starscream on TFU.info]''
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===Unite Warriors===
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[[File:UW-toy StarscreamGhost.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So if he gets shot in limb mode, does the combiner get phantom pain?]]
*'''Grand Galvatron''' (Multi-pack, [[April 30]] [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-06'''
**''Accessories'': Double-barreled blaster, hand/foot/gun

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' "Ghost Starscream" is a new-head [[retool]]ing of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]], transforming into a made-up fighter jet that looks like a cross between an F-16 and an F-18. Like so many other "ghost" Starscream figures, he is cast almost completely in translucent plastics.

: As a Deluxe-sized ''Unite Warriors'' figure, he can form the leg or arm of any ''Combiner Wars''-style Combiner or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, but is normally associated with [[Grand Galvatron#Unite Warriors 2|Grand Galvatron]]. As such, his large (non-firing) double-missile-launcher accessory can convert into either a hand or foot for combiner forms.

: He was sold in an [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive giftset of Grand Galvatron along with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Tactician Cyclonus]], [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors 2|Zombie War Breakdown]], and [[Roller (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Wandering Roller]].

:This tooling of the mold was also used to make ''Combiner Wars'' [[Starscream (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Starscream]] and served as the model for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Thundercracker (SG)#Timelines|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (SG)#Timelines|Skywarp]] in "[[Epilogue Two]]".
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===Legends===
[[File:LG57-GhostStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm still '''[[Starscream (Animated)|ahead]]''' of the game Megatron!]]
*'''Octone (Octane)''' ([[December 30]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG57'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ghost Starscream is a semi transparent redeco/retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Titan Master [[Nightbeat (G1)#Titans Return|Nightbeat]], featuring a new faceplate. His Headmaster form is designed to invoke the look of his ghost form. He comes as an accessory with Octone, homaging "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" with the aforementioned transparency. The stock photography shows that, in order to differentiate him in control of the body from Octone, the shoulder and head pylons should both be moved up instead of leaving them down. This might be an attempt to replicate Starscream's iconic shoulder pylons and head embellishments.
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===Authentics===
[[File:Authentics 5inch Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He doesn't really "transform" so much as "take a nap".]]
*'''Decepticon Starscream''' (2017)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Decepticon Starscream" is a new mold the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy, and changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based jet in just six steps. He comes with two null-rays that can attach to his arms or under his wings. His transformation is nigh-identical to his ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' toy, with a few minor changes; his null-rays can now peg to his wings, his face is hidden in jet mode, and the nosecone no longer flips back when forming his chest.

:Amusingly, the Decepticon symbol on his chest is ''ridiculously'' tiny, to the point where it's little more than a purple triangle.

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===Golden Lagoon===
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Army-building|Buy him again for ''Golden Lagoon'' Skywarp and Thundercracker.]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (October 2018)
**''Accessories'': Blaster, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun
:''[[Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Starscream is a gold and gold chrome redeco of ''Unite Warriors'' Starscream in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. In exchange for the gun/fist/foot accessory of his original release, Starscream comes with the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Prime Armor that originally came with [[Dreadwind (G1)#Generations|Dreadwind]]. The Prime Armor has a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (or [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can transform into a hand for a Combiner. He also comes with a piece that can fill the gap in the chest armor or be held by Starscream as a gun. He was released by [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and in [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores as part of TakaraTomy's celebration of the brand's 35th anniversary. In 2019, he also saw an official release in Australia, where he was available from Mr Toys Toyworld.
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===Vintage G1===
[[File:TF-Walmart-exclusive-G1-Starscream-reissue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"[[Toys"R"Us]] has fallen, WalMart is the new leader!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron

:The original Starscream toy was reissued as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in 2018, under the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' label, using the version of the mold from [[#The Transformers Collection|''The Transformers Collection'' release]], complete with a Megatron gun. However, he still retains the elongated null-rays and cluster bombs from the [[#Commemorative Series|''Commemorative Series'' release]]. His eyes have also been painted gold rather than using the old terrible [[sticker]] across the bridge of his nose. His [[rubsign]] is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

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==Notes==
[[File:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*During the development of the [[Conehead]]s, [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]] was initially planned as new wing tooling attached to an unchanged Starscream body. This [[prototype]] plan lasted long enough to receive [[package art]], which was published decades later in ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]''.
*In the 1990s, Hasbro evidently had more redeco plans for Starscream (and the paired [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]]) that fell through:
**A hand-painted mock-up and accompanying artwork for a proposed Generation 2-era redeco of Starscream appeared in auctions on eBay, amongst similar items put up for sale from the collection of a former Hasbro employee. Eventually, this black redeco of Starscream was revealed to have been labeled by Hasbro as "[[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]". Said redeco was probably planned for release alongside the Ramjet redeco named "[[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]".
**Another unproduced redeco of Starscream for the ''Generation 2'' line was found in 2007, in an auction on eBay. It is known to the fandom as "Jungle Attack Starscream" (as seen to the right). It is unclear if it was intended to actually be another Starscream toy; it may have been paired for release with "[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Notes|Cloud Camo Ramjet]]", who was discovered at a similar level of "completion".
*Aside from Starscream's ''Unite Warriors'' Deluxe Class toy (as the alternate head of [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]]) and his ''Power of the Primes'' Voyager Class toy (as his own body tooling), Hasbro also designed an unused combining body for Starscream as the "pretooled" alternate head of ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager Class [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Cyclonus]].
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==References==
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[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Robotmasters Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Titanium Series]]
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Bluestreak (G1)/toys

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HeroicC300: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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[[File:AltSilverstreak-instructionsimage.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
True fact: Most of '''Bluestreak'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys are not, in fact, blue.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 bluestreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I know I don't wear much blue, but if you know your history, it really does make perfect sense.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

:The original Bluestreak toy was based on the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Fairlady Z" toy and transforms into an accurate replica of a {{w|Nissan 280ZX|Datsun 280ZX Turbo}}. The all-silver deco for the mold was unique to its ''Transformers'' release, not a carry-over from ''Diaclone'' <ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia042/index.html Fairlady Z at diaclone.net] (Japanese)</ref> though it was heavily based on the second version of his ''Diaclone toy''. Reused photography and artwork of Bluestreak's Diaclone incarnation led to considerable confusion in that it retained a blue and gray paint scheme not seen in the American toyline. The doors can open in car mode, but the vehicle mode lacks any kind of automotive interior. As with most Generation 1 toys of the time, he was constructed partially of die-cast metal and had rubber tires.

:In [[robot mode]], Bluestreak has the classic "car hood-chest" design also featured on fellow Autobots like [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]], and is armed with a vacuum-metalized laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted rocket launchers that can each fire one of the three included projectiles.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed to make [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-bluestreak/1/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Bluestreak at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Bluestreak at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1984/instr_bluestreak.jpg Instruction booklet for Bluestreak at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===Collector's Edition===
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[[File:G1toy anime streak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh yes, they call him the Streak....]]
*'''Streak (anime version)''' (December 2002)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

:An [[exclusive]] to [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[e-HOBBY]] shop under the [[Collector's Edition]] line, this version of Bluestreak was sold bundled in a set, though not packaged together, with a gold-plated version of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]]. Often called "Anime Streak" by fans and collectors, this toy used the color scheme from the second version of his ''Diaclone'' toy (which was used as the basis for his cartoon and comic character model), with a black roof and hood instead of the original Transformer toy's silver.

:Unlike the original release, the silver car parts and the robot's head are not painted entirely silver.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Anime Streak at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|Chrome}}[[File:G1Chromestreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I come in every color except blue.]]
* '''Streak Silver Chrome''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 x missiles

:Also a Collector's Edition e-HOBBY-exclusive, this version of Bluestreak was almost entirely vacuum-metalized, much like the gold-plated Jazz, but in silver. Like the gold Jazz, the Chrome Streak emulated a "campaign car" prize item from the original ''Diaclone'' line.<ref>[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue_frame.php?art=Chromestreak Article Chromestreak at TF-1.com]</ref>

:Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[September 26]], and orders were shipped out in December.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/ChromeBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Chrome Streak at TFU.info]''
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===Commemorative Series===
{{anchor|TRUComm}}[[File:G1toy commemorative silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They stole my chrome guns, man! My chrome guns! And they didn't even '''paint''' 'em blue!]]
* '''Silverstreak''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

:Bluestreak was released as part of the third wave of [[Hasbro]]'s Toys "R" Us-[[exclusive]] "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]" range of reissues in the same colours as his original 1980s release, although his packaging pictures depict Takara's "Anime Streak" version. For this release, he was redubbed "Silverstreak" due to Hasbro's apparent inability to secure the [[trademark]] for the name "Bluestreak". Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the springs in his rocket launchers were removed, and because of changes in the plastics used, his laser rifle and projectiles were not vacuum-metalized, instead being cast in more durable matte-black plastic.

:Unlike the original Bluestreak, this version does not feature a car mode entirely painted silver and lacks the silver paint on his head.

:When asked about this toy's color scheme in relation to the above [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Anime|Collector's Edition version]], [[Aaron Archer]] (as "Orson") responded that the aim was to give collectors a version of Bluestreak closer to the one released in 1984. That said, it is also likely that [[Hasbro]] was unable or simply unwilling to release figures too similar to toys that were [[exclusive]] to [[e-HOBBY]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Silverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on Commemorative Series Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[File:AlternatorsSilverstreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Why did the [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|other guy]] get to be blue?]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Intercooler/beam rifle

:The second Subaru Impreza toy released in the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line was actually the first to be developed, but due to marketing suggestions, the more eye-catching [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Smokescreen]] was released first. Silverstreak's [[alternate mode]] is a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] silver 1:24 [[scale]] 2003 {{w|Subaru Impreza WRX}} street model compared to Smokescreen's WRC rally version, with opening hood, trunk, and all four doors as well as a detailed interior. He also features working steering (not connected to the steering wheel, though) and [[rubber tires]].

:His robot mode is based upon his original toy as well as his [[character model|cartoon model]], but with changes made to reflect modern standards of Transformers toys, as well as his new vehicle mode. He is armed with a laser rifle formed from his turbo intercooler and has the capacity to mount two spring-loaded rocket launchers on either side of his shoulders, though these were only included with the ''Binaltech''-only [[retool]] of Smokescreen, [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#GT|Smokescreen GT]].

: The Japanese ''Binaltech'' version, named "Streak", features metal parts for the vehicle exterior and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] side view mirrors, whereas ''Alternators'' Silverstreak simply has his mirrors painted in flat silver. Unusual for an ''Alternators'' release, Silverstreak features a fully painted vehicle shell, similar to his ''Binaltech'' release, although the silver paint on Silverstreak is slightly more flat compared to ''Binaltech'' Streak's sparkled paint.

:Furthermore, ''Binaltech'' Streak features a different tooling for the dashboard compared to Smokescreen, with the steering wheel on the right side, like a Japanese car. The first shipment of ''Alternators'' Silverstreak used the same tooling as the ''Binaltech'' version, while later shipments starting with the subsequent [[wave]] (the one [[Hound (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Autobot Hound]] debuted in) used the same tooling as Smokescreen, with the steering wheel on the left side of the dashboard, like an American car.

:In Europe, ''Alternators'' Silverstreak was initially released (though not in all markets) in the first ''Alternators'' packaging style, the same one also used for his North American release. Several years later, he was 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 Silverstreak was not re-released in.

:This sculpt was also used to make [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] and ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Binaltech Asterisk|Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Bluestreak BT19.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Finally! I became blue at last. [[:File:Titanium RM Smokescreen.jpg|Wait a minute]].]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Binaltech, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-19'''
**''Accessories:'' Intercooler/beam rifle

:One of the first releases of the short-lived (and final) revival of the ''Binaltech'' line, Bluestreak (actually using the original American name) is a redeco of ''Binaltech'' Streak, using the "civilian" model of the Subaru Impreza WRX, with the steering wheel on the right side of the dashboard. As his name suggests, Bluestreak's body is almost completely blue... making him look suspiciously like a de-sponsored Smokescreen.

:Bluestreak was only released in Japan, with no direct ''Alternators'' counterpart.

:Over the years, numerous accounts have suggested that Bluestreak suffers from an flawed paint job that has a tendency to fade after a while, even when not exposed to UV radiation.
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:UniverseSilverstreakSpy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|New name, old colors]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Spy Changer, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle

:A redeco and slight retool of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Side Swipe (RID)|Side Swipe]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Silverstreak is based upon his pre-G1 release "blue" color scheme, with a silver hood. He is armed with a small gun that is disguised as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.

:The original release of this toy (and the others in the assortment), [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, came on cards that lacked a sub-line designation. Later releases that were also available through chains like Dollar General were put on ''Universe'' cards.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpySilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Universe'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[File:STFStreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not even the tiniest bit of blue]]
*'''Streak''' (2004)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''GTF X-3'''

:A retool of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Prowl, STF Streak is a much simplified, much smaller replica of his original toy. Although resembling his original Generation 1 form, he has less articulation and his wheels do not roll. Streak was one of two [[chase figure]]s in the second wave of the line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on "Smallest" Streak at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 Silverstreak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Are you sure you're not [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]?]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series
**''Accessories'': "Volt Beam Blaster"

:Part of the third wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxes, Silverstreak is a retool and redeco of the [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|2008 ''Universe'' Prowl]], transforming into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}}. He features twin non-removable and non-firing "rocket launchers" that can swing over his robot mode shoulders. His fold-out "Volt Beam Blaster" stores in the car mode's undersides.

:As with several ''Transformers'' vehicles with a metallic silver body colour released around the same time, ''Universe'' Silverstreak's silver car body panels are painted metallic silver rather than being left as bare silver plastic.

:This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]], while the original Prowl mold was used for ''[[Transformers Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]. The original version of this mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Universe'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Streak toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Silver paint ''and'' silver chrome? Damn.]]
*'''Cybertron Streak''' (Deluxe, [[2008]]-[[October 23|10-23]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-10'''
**''Accessories:'' "Volt Beam Blaster"

:The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release of ''Universe'' Silverstreak is a redeco of the original, swapping the black plastic on his hood and paint applications on his roof with dark gray, the maroon plastic to bright red, changing the red on the wheels to dark gray, as well as adding [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver on his Volt Beam Blaster, his shoulder rocket launchers and his spoiler. His face was also changed from white to silver, the blue on his waist to silver, and the Autobot symbol on his chest is smaller on the ''Henkei'' release.
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===Speed Stars===
[[File:StealthForce Silverstreak toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh god, someone's mutilated him!]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Basic, 2010)

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Silverstreak is part of the "Stealth Force" subline, consisting of vehicles without robot modes, but with plenty of flip-out panels with hidden weapons. The toy is a silver sports car similar to ''Universe'' Silverstreak's modified Nissan 350Z altmode, and features non-firing weapons in its hood, trunk and doors.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/SFSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Chronicle===
[[File:EZCollectionStreakToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Plain-clothes Prowl.]]
*'''Streak''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Streak is a retool/redeco of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Prowl]] toy, without the lightbar. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreOtoy Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I know this toy can't transform but it still counts, right?"]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
** ''Pieces'': '''542'''
** ''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], Bluestreak, [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

: The Optimus Prime ''[[Kre-O]]'' construction set comes with a Bluestreak [[Kreon]]. It has a helmet, wing-doors that attach around its neck, and a blaster. Its color is based on the blue ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Generation 1 Bluestreak. This Kreon mold was also used for [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Bluestreak at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy UltimateVehiclePack.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
* '''Ultimate Vehicle Pack''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
**''Pieces'': '''279'''
**''Kreons'': Bluestreak, Sideswipe
**''Accessories'': Pistol

:This [[Red Bucket|bucket]] contains unchanged versions of the [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] (sans Kreons), [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]], and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#90pc|Optimus Prime]] sets, as well as the Bluestreak and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sideswipe]] Kreons.

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[[File:KreO-Toy BluestreakC84.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Class Chatterbox
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

: This version of Bluestreak, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, including a nose! Again, he's based on the "blue sided" Bluestreak, though with a white base instead of silver for reasons unknown. He uses the [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]] style helmet and door-wings, and carries a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'').

:He was only available in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 exclusive "Kreon Class of 1984" pack. The remaining sets were slated to be sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] following the convention, but there ''were'' no leftovers after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Class of 1984 Bluestreak at TFU.info]''

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===Generations===
====GDO====
[[File:Generationstoy-Bluestreak.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Two'' Asian-exclusive Legends? I'm just so appreciated.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Legends Class, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Bluestreak (named so after Hasbro finally managed to reobtain the [[trademark]]) is a [[redeco]] of ''Chronicle'' Streak. He features retooled hands and holes in the sides of his arms/doors of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] that are compatible with 3mm posts. He comes with a compatible gun that's sculpted after the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 Bluestreak toy's]] Beam Rifle, and features three posts and a hole, allowing it to be held and mounted in different ways. Bluestreak features a different paint layout than ''Chronicle'' Streak (such as covering his hood, sides, and roof in a dark shade of gray paint). The gun mounts onto either side in vehicle mode, but the long sculpted parts on the top and bottom of the gun mean that the vehicle's wheels are unable to touch the surface all at once, and that the gun ends up touching and grinding against the surface when the vehicle is rolled.

:Originally developed by Hasbro Asia for release in their territories, Bluestreak was later released together with various other formerly "Asian market exclusive" toys as a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusive in the United States for the 2012 holiday season.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GDOBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Generations Bluestreak at TFU.info]''

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====Masterpiece====
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece 2]]
[[File:Hasbro MP Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Blue in name but ''not'' in color.]]
*'''Masterpiece Bluestreak''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, Missile Launcher

:A Hasbro release of [[#Masterpiece 2|MP-18 Streak]], now named "Bluestreak", but keeping with the same colors as Streak.

:Like other Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' cars, Bluestreak is boxed in robot form (unlike the Takara versions which are boxed in alt mode).
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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Bluestreak.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|For the second time, a Bluestreak in blue... and he still looks like a de-sponsored [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]].]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (TFSS 4.0, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun, Weapon/Combiner extremity

:Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Bluestreak is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]], featuring a deco based on his ''Diaclone'' precursor and [[#BinaltechBlue|his alternate blue ''Binaltech'' color scheme]]. As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class figure, Bluestreak can transform into either a sports car or a limb for any combiner within the same subline or any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager class figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, although he would normally be associated with [[Wreckage (G1)#Toys|Wreckage]].

:Bluestreak was released as a bonus mystery figure alongside [[Impactor (G1)#Combiner Wars|Impactor]], and was the final toy released for the Subscription Service 4.0.

:This toy [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Bluestreak (SG)|Bluestreak]].

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====Alt-Modes====
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*'''Bluestreak''' (Alt-Modes, 2017)

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Prowl]], Bluestreak is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first (and only) case of the toyline's second collection.

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Smokescreen]].

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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S64'''
**''Accessories'': "W-45 Acid Pellet Blaster," 2 "W-50 Volt-Beam Cannons"
:A "Special Edition" figure for the ''Transformers'' brand's 35th anniversary, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Bluestreak is a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]] sans lightbar. Bluestreak transforms into a Cybertronian car and includes the blaster and the two cannons from his mold mates, which are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. They can combine to form a dual-blaster, combine with his primary gun, or mount on the car hood/shoulders. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Like Prowl and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]], Bluestreak is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body. Unlike all of his mold mates however, Bluestreak's deco makes extensive use of paint to better break up his color scheme.

:Bluestreak and fellow 35th anniversary figure [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#S63|Soundblaster]] were exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States. They were also available at general retail in Taiwan and Singapore.

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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E32'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, 2 shoulder cannons
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Bluestreak is a redeco of ''Earthrise'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]] sans lightbar. Bluestreak transforms into a car none-too-dissimilar from a Datsun. Bluestreak shares much of his transformation scheme engineering from the above ''Siege'' mold, but uses completely new parts. Bluestreak comes with a single blaster and two shoulder cannon accessories that can be attached to the figure in both modes.

:Curiously, initial stock renders of the figure showed it as being a straight redeco of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]], complete with distinctive Smokescreen head and low bumper. The final stock photography used the correct head and bumper.

:Bluestreak comes with a piece of the Transformers Universe map. His piece is unlabeled, but contains the top of [[Charr|Charr]] and the side of [[Master_(planet)|Dominus]]

:Bluestreak was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong. Release venues elsewhere have yet to be announced.
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===Bot Shots===
[[File:BotShots CanceledBluestreak.jpg.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|If he is blue, he is canceled!]]
*'''Bluestreak Launcher''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL007'''
***''Fist strength'': '''?'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''?'''
***''Sword strength'': '''373'''
: Part of the unreleased fourth wave of Series 2 ''Bot Shots'' Launchers, Bluestreak is a redeco of Jump Shot [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], who was also canceled. He turns into a car, with a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He comes with a large trailer redecoed from [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]'s trailer, and a large circular target that breaks into pieces when hit.

:There appears to have been confusion between Bluestreak and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Smokescreen]]—not only is the [[package art]] for the toys swapped, but Bluestreak has a typical [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]] color scheme, whilst Smokescreen has a deco resembling ''[[Binaltech]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#BinaltechBlue|Bluestreak]].

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===Masterpiece===
:''See also:'' [[#Masterpiece]]
[[File:MP Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Just you wait for MP-18B(lue).]]
*'''Streak''' ([[2013]]-[[October 26|10-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, Missile Launcher (Amazon.co.jp only)

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Streak is a redeco and retool of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-17 Prowl]], removing the light-bar and having a new head and waist. He transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T, and as with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features an extensive black and metallic silver [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Streak lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic.

:For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a flip-out mounting point on his roof via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in "Electro Bolt" shoulder cannons that can be deployed in robot mode.

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]], one additionally gets a single non-firing toy-accurate missile launcher accessory, which can cover and replace either of his shoulder cannons, as well as tab onto the rear sides of his vehicle mode. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a collector's coin is included instead of or in addition to the launcher. The coin itself identifies him as Bluestreak.

:There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

:This mold was also redecoed and retooled into MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]]. Streak and Prowl were to be released simultaneously, but Prowl was pushed back one month and Streak two months to meet demand.
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[[File:MP-18S-Silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|... Well ''damn''.]]
*'''Silverstreak''' ([[2014]]-[[June 14|06-14]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-18S'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, 2 Missile Launchers

: A [[Tokyo Toy Show#2014|Tokyo Toy Show 2014]] exclusive, Silverstreak is, well, a redeco of MP-18 Streak in toy-accurate colors, featuring a single shade of bright silver on his car parts. Aside from his rifle, he now comes with ''two'' missile launchers (with red housings), as well as a collector's coin that's of a different sculpt from his original coin. The packaging also differs from regular Masterpiece releases, and features cartoon art of Silverstreak instead of an image of the toy, and the whole box is made exclusively with shades of black and grey.
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[[File:MP-18B-Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Due to demand.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' ([[2015]]-[[August 29|08-29]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-18B'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser Rifle, 2 Missile Launchers

:The confusingly named ''Masterpiece'' Bluestreak is another redeco of MP-18 Streak, this time in colors based on the blue ''[[Diaclone]]'' Fairlady Z.

:He comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a flip-out mounting point on his roof via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in "Electro Bolt" shoulder cannons that can be deployed in robot mode. He also includes two non-firing missile launchers that clip onto his built-in shoulder cannons, which are the toy-accurate missile launchers Prowl and Streak would come with if bought in Japan via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] redecoed entirely in silver.

:This mold was also previously redecoed and retooled into MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]].
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[[File:MP-18-Plus-Silverstreak.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|... Very Siege-y.]]
*'''Streak''' ([[2019]]-[[July 26|07-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-18+'''
**''Accessories:'' Disperser rifle, smiling face, angry face, short shooting effect, medium shooting effect, long shooting effect, two cannon adapters, rifle adapter

: A [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive, Streak is a redeco and slight retool of the original MP-18 release featuring a matte deco more akin to the character's appearance in the cartoon, including a larger Autobot insignia on the hood, unpainted front lights and fully orange back lights. As additions to the original mold, this release features a few additional accessories: his head was retooled to allow interchangeable faces (with the original serious face coming alongside a smiling one and a [[Dull surprise|screaming]] one), and he also comes with three different shooting parts that can fit both in either the rifle or the shoulder cannons with interchangeable adapters.
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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Bluestreak.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|''There'' we go.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (2015-[[March 21|03-21]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-16'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Bluestreak is a [[super deformed]] toy based on [[#BinaltechBlue|''Binaltech'' Bluestreak]], transforming into a Subaru WRX Sti. Like the toy he was based on, he's sold under his English name rather than "Streak" to emphasize the fact that he's blue. He comes with a code for unlocking Bluestreak as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

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==Merchandise==
===3-D Jigsaw Stand Up Puzzle===
*'''Bluestreak''' (1984)

:This piece of Bluestreak merchandise was a jigsaw puzzle in disguise! The 100-piece puzzle depicted [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], Bluestreak, and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in combat with [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. Once broken down, the pieces could be assembled into a model of Bluestreak in either mode. As the coloration of this puzzle is based on his boxart, this is a true Generation 1 "blue Bluestreak".
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy bluestreak.jpg|thumb|Redstreak?]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
*'''Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)
:Bluestreak was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Bluestreak was molded in soft red 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. Bluestreak was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the "Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game", and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Bluestreak''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''23'''
:The Bluestreak 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 Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Decoy Bluestreak at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Bluestreak statue.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Stop! or my mouth will shoot...off.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Bluestreak was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. Bluestreak, along with his "brothers" [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer Toyrocket.com. The bust features Bluestreak's beam rifle and twin missile launchers. The missile launchers can be attached via magnets on either side of his head, and the car door pieces are also magnetically attached options. The missile launchers given to Bluestreak closely match Smokescreen's animation model rather than his own. It is unknown if this change was intentional or a mistake.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Bluestreak.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Bluestreak, Reluctant Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T10/T46'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Bluestreak, Reluctant Soldier is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Silverstreak figure.
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==Notes==
[[File:Bluebluestreak.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Sadly, we can't just put this note in the "Does not exist" category.]]
====Color====
The ''[[Diaclone]]'' Fairlady Z Car Robots release that would become the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Bluestreak toy]] was available in two different colorations. While neither ended up being used for Bluestreak himself – who instead used a ''Transformers''-original silver deco – both color schemes had lasting influences on the character:

*The ''Diaclone'' toy's first color scheme featured the car alternate mode largely in blue, with a silver hood and roof. Photographs of this toy were used in Bluestreak's [[Instructions|instruction sheet]], as well as the original 1984 [[Catalog|toy catalogs]],<ref name="catalog">[http://botchthecrab.com/galleryImage.asp?gallery=10&image=268 1984 Transformers pack-in catalog]</ref> and its coloration was evident in Bluestreak's [[Package art|box art]] (in truth, tweaked art held over from the ''Diaclone'' release). This consequently lead to one of the longest-running [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|myths about ''Transformers'']]: that a "blue-sided Bluestreak" was available in the original toyline, perhaps as a super rare or foreign market [[variant]]. Oddly enough, numerous other ''Transformers'' toys from that era were depicted in both catalogs and packaging art with colors they were never released in —[[Perceptor (G1)/toys|Perceptor]], [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys|Astrotrain]], and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], for example— yet Bluestreak is the only one to be (mis)remembered in this manner, perhaps because his name is ''Blue''streak, so he had to have been blue, right?

*The ''Diaclone'' toy's second and less common color scheme was largely silver, with a black hood and roof, and it was this variant that was the basis for Bluestreak's [[Character model|animation model]]. It would take until 2002 for things to come full circle, when [[e-HOBBY]] released a [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Anime|''Transformers''-branded version]] of the original ''Diaclone'' figure: the first toy of Bluestreak in his cartoon color scheme.

In recent years, as [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy]] have tended towards [[Show-accuracy|accuracy]] to ''Transformers''' most prominent pieces of media, the silver-and-black color scheme seems to have "won out" as the primary version of Bluestreak. The blue coloration sees occasional use in toy and media appearances, while his original release's all-silver deco seems to have fallen by the wayside.

====Other notes====
*The Bluestreak/Prowl head design was used as the basis for the head of [[Natron]], the Autobot [[Tyco]] [[Electric Racing Set]] car.
*In recent years, toys based on the Bluestreak character were renamed "Silverstreak" for [[trademark]] reasons, because a company named Gendron held the trademark for "Toledo 'Blue Streak'" in the "toys" category until 2009. Hasbro since regained the trademark and first used it on ''[[Speed Stars]]'' [[Bluestreak (Speed Stars)|Bluestreak]] in 2010; the "Stealth Force" toy of Generation 1 Bluestreak released around the same time was apparently too far down the production line by that point so it still remained "Silverstreak".
*The deco for Hasbro's retool of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Acura RSX mold was originally designed with Bluestreak in mind, specifically the original Diaclone deco mentioned above. Early leaked packaging samples even sported an abbreviated form of the name "Bluestreak" on their license plates. Ultimately, however, Hasbro decided to rename the toy and release it as "[[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]" instead, possibly because they already had a representation of the Bluestreak character in the ''Alternators'' line (Silverstreak).

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Bluestreak ToyBin Bluestreak Toy Gallery]
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm Bluestreak at TFU.info]

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Grapple (G1)

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:''Grapple is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Elementary, my dear Hoist."]]
'''Grapple''' is technically an architect, but in his [[spark]] he is an artist. On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], before the war, his buildings were considered great works of art, but now his constructions are limited by the realities and needs of the war effort. It is a situation he often finds stifling. Grapple takes great pride in any work he constructs, and is prone to severe bouts of depression should his "masterworks" be destroyed in the course of combat. Grapple can usually be found hanging out with his close friend [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] who does his best to cheer Grapple up when his artistic temperament has him down.

His name is regrettably sometimes spelled '''Grappel'''.

{{bigquote|Someday I want to build something that doesn't get trashed!|Grapple laments his creations' constant destruction|"[[Auto Berserk]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Renaday]] (English), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese)|[[Chen Chun]] (Chinese), [[Ignacio Campero]] (American Spanish), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "The Master Builders" and "Prime Target"), [[Tonio von der Meden]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "Auto Berserk"), [[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "Masquerade"), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "The Master Builders"), [[Jacques Ferrière]] (European French, "Auto Berserk")}}
[[File:Master builders1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Boy, I bet you we'll win top prize at the Autobot Science Fair this year! We'll beat Wheeljack's catapult-making machine any day!"]]
Grapple was first seen on Earth hanging out inside the Ark on a typical day for the Autobots. This typical day included the discovery of a [[Dinobot Island (G1)|prehistoric island]] hidden inside a naturally-occurring time warp, and a rampage through the base by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Yup...typical day. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}}

Grapple designed a [[Solar Power Tower]] to collect solar energy for the Autobots—even built a little model of it. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] wouldn't let him build it, Grapple ran off to sulk and encountered the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], and naturally told them all about his awesome tower idea that got nixed because Prime didn't want the [[Decepticon]]s getting their hands on it. Brilliant.

[[File:Master builders2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Your invention has a practical application, so it was disqualified. Sorry."]]
They agreed to help Grapple and his buddy [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] out, but then [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found out and decided to turn it into his latest evil plan. The Solar Power Tower was completed, but [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] trapped Grapple and Hoist inside it, and the Autobots had to show up to save their skidplates. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}}

When the Autobots' favorite mad scientist, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]], started showing off his latest super-weapon, Grapple begged him to please not point the [[Negavator]] at any of his buildings. It's like he didn't trust Wheeljack not to blow things up, or something. Inevitably, though, the Decepticons attacked and the beautiful bunker Grapple built to house the Negavator was reduced to rubble. While he worked in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to clear away the debris, Grapple and the Autobots were caught napping by Megatron and his [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. They had Prime and the others in their sights but, when [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] caused a distraction, Grapple dropped the rubble he was carrying on top of the Decepticons, sending them scattering for cover. {{storylink|Auto Berserk}}

[[File:AutoBerserk-Grapple.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Usually, Grapple has special ointment to treat his blackheads.]]
Like most of the Autobots, Grapple showed up in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]] for the first (and apparently last) [[Autobot Day]] celebration. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}}

After the Dinobots destroyed a sizeable portion of the airport battling Decepticons, Grapple and the Autobots lent a hand to repair what was damaged. After [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] reconstructed the walls of a building, Grapple was ready to add the ''piece de resistance'' by lowering the roof on top. His artistic pride took a serious blow when Grapple dropped the roof and collapsed the entire building underneath it. Mortified as he was, Grapple's mistake was only the first sign of [[cybertonium]] deficiency, which soon began to affect all the Autobots and their functions. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} He was later seen with Hoist, patching up [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and a group of Autobots after they tangled with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:Primetargetbotsintraps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Inquisition, what a show! The Inquisition, here we go!]]
Grapple was also one of several Autobots captured by [[Chumley|Lord Chumley]]'s wildly-improbable traps; Grapple fell victim to a series of girders that magically fell into a cage configuration. Taken to Chumley's goofy-ass castle, he was used as bait to draw in Optimus Prime, "forced" to hold up a giant boulder—which did not seem to be actually ''supported'' by anything and therefore Grapple could have just dropped it or thrown it at one of the other devices keeping the Autobots prisoner.

Grapple's kind of stupid. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

After [[Teletraan I]] located the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] at large, Prime and the Autobots moved to intercept the wild Decepticons. Grapple, Hoist and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] confronted [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] on a deserted stretch of highway. When Breakdown dropped a line of oil behind him, Grapple took the opportunity to ''light him on fire.'' Geez, Grapple...he didn't even destroy one of your buildings. Why the hate? {{storylink|Masquerade}} When [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] kidnapped [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], Optimus Prime and the Autobots went after them. Powerglide located the missing 'Bots at a power plant, and alerted his comrades. Grapple and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] freed the prisoners during the power struggle between Megatron and Starscream. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:BattleAutobotCity.jpg|thumb|left]]
Alongside [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]'s lower leg and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], Grapple valiantly defended [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] when it was [[Battle of Autobot City|attacked]] by Decepticons in the year [[2005]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====Scramble City=====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}}}

=====''Unite Warriors''=====
Grapple was tricked into helping the Constructicons ''again'', this time for the sake of rebuilding the [[Crystal City]] on Earth. There seemed to be nothing nefarious about this project, which makes you wonder why they had to trick him to begin with. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot#Crystal City Reconstruction Project|Crystal City Reconstruction Project}}

====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus====
During the battle for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Grapple fought against Rumble. Afterwards, he escaped with [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] in a science vessel and hid out in the [[Rayzor Nebula]]. They were contacted by [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] when the old Autobot's vessel had come under fire, and at his request came out of hiding. This drew the attention of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and his [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. When Scourge saw Cyclonus engaged with Kup's ship, Scourge attacked Cyclonus to ensure that ''he'' would get to destroy the Autobots... this only served to allow all the Autobots to escape. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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When the Autobots' current reserve of energies was dangerously low, Grapple joined his comrades still on Cybertron in stasis hibernation as an energy-saving measure. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Skidsgrapplesmokescreenhoisttracks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|He built [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] strong enough to survive at least one attack by [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]].]]
Prior to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] leaving Cybertron, Grapple (along with [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], Hoist, and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]) had his memories recorded onto crystals in case [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] required more warriors during the Ark's mission. Four million years following the Ark's crash on [[Earth]], Grapple and the others were revived in new bodies on Earth. While the other newly revived Autobots were sent out to learn more about their new home planet, Grapple was sidelined. Optimus Prime had a very special building project for Grapple. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

So Grapple built [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. On his own.

[[File:CommandPerformances-Autobotsattack.jpg|left|upright=2|thumb|Yeah! Charge that hill! That's what... engineers are for...]]
With Omega Supreme guarding the base, the Autobots were finally able to leave the Ark in great numbers. Grapple accompanied Optimus Prime and all the rest of the available Autobots to the Decepticons' [[Wyoming base|coal strip mine base]] in [[Wyoming]]. Here, Grapple fought the Decepticons long enough for [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] to steal combiner technology from [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Once this was achieved, the Autobots retreated. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

''Grapple, Hoist, and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] were sent to retrieve the missing Tracks after [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] located him in [[New York City]]. However, when they arrived they inadvertently exacerbated a hostage situation at a bank and a bomb went off. Grapple assisted by ferrying humans from the building's roof to safety with his crane.'' {{storylink|Missing in Action}}

[[File:Target 2006 sonic probe.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
''When Optimus Prime, [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]], and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] disappeared due to time-jumping Decepticons, Grapple found himself in the position of Autobot medic, repairing a damaged [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. Led into battle with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and his goons by the new leadership triumvirate of [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]], Smokescreen, and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Grapple and his friends were sorely outmatched against the future Decepticons. Grapple was even part of a half-dozen or so Autobots who dogpiled on [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and barely managed to slow him down. In dire straits, the Autobots were actually forced to go to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and forge an alliance against Galvatron. Megatron's strategy managed to capture one of the time travellers, Scourge, but not before the fiendish tracker hurled a razor bladed dart straight through Grapple's chest, putting him out of action for the remainder of the conflict. Once Ratchet returned, he managed to piece Grapple back together soon enough.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

After Optimus Prime suffered terrible damage, Grapple and the other Autobots watched as Ratchet desperately tried to repair him before admitting defeat. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Grapple remained with the Ark's crew for quite some time, and formed part of a security detail to apprehend the captured [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]], though they were stood down when it was discovered that the Decepticon was [[mode lock]]ed and only contained some [[Spacehikers|human children]]. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} Back on Earth, the human [[Ethan Zachary]] replayed some of Optimus Prime's memories of Grapple in an attempt to convince him that he was more than just a computer program. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!}}

Grapple was later seen on the moon during the grudge match between [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. When the Decepticons attacked, Grapple engaged [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] in some gunplay and they appeared to exchange hits. {{storylink|Totaled!}} Grapple was not too badly damaged and would be up and about again a short while later, training against Blaster. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

{{note|Optimus Prime says he copied Grapple's memories in case he needed another warrior while away. Does that mean there's still the original Grapple out there somewhere?}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
In [[2008]], Grapple was operating out of one of the Autobot bases on Cybertron when Scourge and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] led the Decepticons into an all-out war on the base. (The base was a big honkin' mushroom in the middle of an empty field. One can only hope Grapple didn't design it himself.) Anyway, he did pretty well in battle, gunning down one Decepticon at pointblank range ''without looking'' while also firing on an approaching [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Hot rod blurr grapple loose ends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
In [[2012]] Grapple was stationed on Cybertron under the command of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], while Optimus Prime was away on Earth. When [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] put his plan to steal [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s remains from the [[Hall of Silence]] into action, Grapple suggested that they destroy the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] reservoir rather than allow it to fall into enemy hands. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} With no viable alternate plan Hot Rod went with Grapple's advice and destroyed the Hall of Silence, though neither of them realized Soundwave had already teleported himself and the Matrix reservoir away. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

[[File:Crosshairs grapple natural selection.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Following the return of the errant [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to Cybertron, Hot Rod met with Grapple, [[Siren (G1)|Siren]], [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]], and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] at the [[Senate Forum]], leaving them in charge of the "Grimlock situation" while he went below the surface to seek out the [[Primus]] chamber. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}} With the arrival of the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and his [[Gene Key]] the situation rapidly worsened; the device allowed Scorponok to forcibly convert Autobots into Decepticons! Grapple first learned of the situation when [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]], already turned, tried to throw him off a balcony. He managed to escape, and made his way to the Senate Forum. There, he met with Grapple, Hosehead, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], and [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]]: the only other uninfected Autobots remaining on the surface. Thanks to Grapple's knowledge on the building, the group found their way to a secret passage which allowed to bypass the chaos outside. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} Investigating a disturbance at the [[Nursery (Cybertron)|Nursery]], they arrived in time to team up with Grimlock and his [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] with a plan to stop Scorponok. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Together, they stormed the [[Civil Defense Hub]] and retook it from [[Wingspan]] and [[Pounce]]. After the Dinobots left to confront Scorponok in the [[Sonic Canyons]], Grapple noticed that the Hub's missile silos had been set to target the returning Autobot hypercruiser ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'' and when the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] hesitated in giving up the passkey, Grapple watched as Crosshairs shot Wingspan at point blank range. Pounce immediately gave up the passkey and the ''Valiant'' was saved. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Grapple met with Hot Rod and other senior Autobots at the [[Presidium (facility)|Presidium]] after the effects of the Gene Key had been reversed. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} Later, he assisted in the clean-up after the attack of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' and the [[Blitz Engine]]s. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}}

===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
When the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s were effortlessly dismantling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] one Constructicon at a time, Grapple elbowed his way into the fun and used his rifle to fuse the last two Constructicons into a helpless mess. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
When the Autobots on Earth received word from [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] that the Decepticons were razing a human village to build a fuel plant in its place, they assumed their vehicle forms to sneak upon their enemies as they were working. Once they were in close enough proximity to the Decepticons, the Autobots transformed and launched a surprise attack. Cosmos continued to observe the battlefield from his post in orbit, and warned Grapple and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] when [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] attempted to flank the Autobots to attack them from behind. Grapple hooked Ravage from his crane arm, spoiling the cat's attempt to catch [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] off-guard. The Autobots then beat up the rest of the Decepticons, shoved them down a pit, and covered them with quick-drying cement to keep them out of further trouble. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}}}
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===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
[[File:InsecticonAttackPage09.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Dear Diary; [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] asked me to the prom today. Should I say yes?]]
While lamenting the fact that he couldn't build beautiful buildings like he did back on Cybertron because the Decepticons would destroy them, Grapple spotted a [[Kickback (G1)|grasshopper]] and a [[Bombshell (G1)|beetle]]. He wished life were as simple for him as it was for those insects, who promptly violated his brain. Under Bombshell's control, Grapple attacked [[Beachcomber (G1)|the resident Autobot hippie]]. Later, at their base, the Decepticons had fun bullying Grapple before they got him to use his knowledge for anything of use to them. That's when the Autobots broke into the base. After the Autobots removed his [[cerebro-shell]], Grapple sucker-punched Megatron and they all celebrated. Hurray! {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

{{note|Throughout almost the entire story, Grapple is drawn with [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]'s [[character model]], only appearing with Grapple's own head in close-ups.}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
The Autobots were low on valuable Cybertronian materials such as [[cybernite]]. When Kup suggested a salvage expedition to an old battle field near a mountain valley, Ultra Magnus assembled Wheeljack, Hoist, and Grapple to go with him. Their expedition was cut short by a Decepticon air raid, however. Grapple later helped with the construction of a radio transmitter that blinded the space stations responsible for informing the air raid. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

While storming a Decepticon hideout, Grapple used his job as a battering ram to force his way through the barricaded door. {{storylink|Decepticon Hideout}}

Grapple later assisted Optimus Prime in charting a planet-wide search for Decepticon activity on Nebulos. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Decepticon Poison====
[[File:DecepticonPoisonBigBattle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Grapple was amongst the Autobots about to be topped up with their latest batch of fuel when Red Alert burst into Autobot headquarters, warning everyone about Ramjet being spotted nearby. Red Alert's warning came in just in time, as the Autobots’ fuel had been poisoned, and Grapple would have been left unable to transform had he ingested any of it.

In a later possible sequence of events, Grapple was part of the back-up squadron that charged into battle after the now recently cured Autobots were overpowered by the arrival of Megatron himself amidst a Decepticon attack. Grapple and the others soon depleted what little fuel they had left, and were forced to retreat. Grapple used his crane mode to retrieve all of the injured Autobots before heading back into Autobot headquarters. Thankfully, the Autobots had caused enough damage to the Decepticon ranks that they were forced to retreat as well.

In another possible scenario, where Optimus followed a plan courtesy of Prowl, the Autobot leader instructed his troops to transform into [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots’ ruse, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Perceptor gave out too much of his antidote to each Autobot. The Autobots who received the antidote soon found themselves falling apart, leaving Grapple and the rest outmatched against the greater number of Decepticons.

Alternatively, if Optimus decided to use the tainted fuel as a weapon against the Decepticons, Grapple was tasked with carry the large vat of liquid outside of Autobot headquarters. Grapple then carefully lowered the fuel container into a nearby pit, and returned to the safety of the Autobot base, while Jazz executed the next stage of the Autobots’ plan. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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====Autobot Alert!====
Grapple was present at the Autobot city of Metroplex when an Autobot Alert sounded.

He and the other Autobots learned of two Decepticon plots simultaneously occurring. One of which was the theft of a coded message meant for Ultra Magnus's eyes only. If Ultra Magnus decided to prioritize theft of the coded message, Grapple was part of the captive audience that listened to Kup divulge information about an ancient Autobot formula. Grapple took off towards the Autobots’ desert research centre along with a number of other Autobots. Once there, they learned from Springer that the Cybertite sphere containing the formula was discovered by humans during the 16th century. If the Decepticons had decoded Springer's message, they would be searching off the coast of California, where the ship containing the sphere had sunk. If they hadn't decoded the message, the Decepticons would still be digging in the nearby crater.

If Ultra Magnus decided to assume that the Decepticons had already decrypted the message, he ordered his forces to split up to more efficiently address the situation. Grapple was part of the main group of Autobot forces led by Ultra Magnus towards the California coast. Arriving at the scene, Ultra Magnus's troops were informed by Powerglide (who had flown ahead of the land-bound group) that he had discovered the location of the sunken ship containing the cybertite sphere. Simultaneously, Blurr caught up with the group to inform them that the Decepticons were quickly approaching. The Autobots then needed to decide whether they would raise the ship themselves, or try and ambush the Decepticons after they had done so.

In one of the possible plans Ultra Magnus had settled upon to execute, Grapple was to raise the sunken ship through the use of his crane, while Hot Rod searched the vessel for the sphere once it was un-submerged. Partway through the plan, Grapple's crane had a mechanical breakdown. Though Ratchet was able to fix it, this setback had cost the Autobots valuable time, and before they could retrieve the sphere, the Decepticons were upon them. Galvatron and his troops destroyed both the ship and the sphere within. This left the Autobots fighting on the defensive, as superior Decepticon rained down upon them.

If Ultra Magnus decided to have his Autobots hide while the Decepticons raised the ship, Grapple found himself in a cave with Ironhide and Brawn. The three Autobots spied Devastator retrieving the sunken ship from the water, and decided that the three of them would snatch the sphere away from the Decepticons.

If Grapple and his team executed their plan before any other Autobots, he attempted to reel the ship away from the Decepticons with his crane hook, only for the Decepticons to open fire onto them. The Decepticons destroyed both the ship and the cybertite sphere contained within, and then began pummelling the Autobots with their superior firepower. Trapped in their caves, the Autobts were left at the Decepticons’ mercy. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
When Optimus Prime followed [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] as Autobot leader, he ordered a mass evacuation of the planet to avoid further loss of life against the Decepticons. Grapple was among the Autobots seen preparing for departure as [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]...debated the merits of the proposal. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]] ended, Grapple was among a group of Autobots chosen to serve as a [[Autobot High Council|High Councillor]], ruling jointly with the Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] over the newly unified Cybertron. However, the Decepticon easily manipulated the council into giving him more and more power, until they were functionally impotent. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Grapple and his fellow council members were among the last Autobots to truly recognize Shockwave's deceits, but did eventually join their fellow soldiers in bringing down the Decepticon's control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} Afterwards, Grapple decided to accompany [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and the Ark's crew back to Earth, where he could put his skills to work on the construction of Autobot City. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4]]; [[Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #2]] (modern era)

[[File:MegsOrigin4 Grapple Inferno.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|DULL LOOKING UP!]]
While [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] was running an emergency rescue operation in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] during the first major outbreak of Decepticon violence, Grapple was at his side to presumably offer engineering advice on safely evacuating trapped civilians. Their efforts became moot when a hovering [[Kaon upperclass|elite]] pleasure cruiser was shot down and landed right on top of them. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

[[File:FecundMoon-Impressive.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Always hanging out with Inferno, always.]]
In modern times, Grapple was among the Autobots who volunteered to join [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] in search of the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. He was on board the ''[[Lost Light]]'' when its launch turned into a spectacular failure, blasting the crew to a far distant corner of the galaxy. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} Grapple later had the grim job of fishing a decapitated [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] out of the oil reservoir. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} He was injured during [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s rampage aboard the ship and laid out in [[Swerve's]], though he later recovered. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} He stood with the rest of the crew as Rodimus announced his discovery of—and intention to investigate—[[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} After the crew had defeated [[Solomus|Tyrest]] and his [[universal killswitch]], Grapple, Inferno, and [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] examined the remains of the former [[Chief Justice]]'s [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

[[File:HowBrightTheirFrailDeeds-LostLightmutiny.jpg|thumb|left|250px|You're okay with [[The Master Builders (episode)|working with Decepticons on your projects.]] But having one captain your ship is too much? Stinking hypocrite.]]
Grapple continued to serve on the ''Lost Light'' after [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] was installed as "co-captain", even attending the former Decepticon's classes on the Knights of Cybertron. However, at some point he was approached by [[Getaway]] and [[Atomizer]] and vouched that he would support them in the event of a mutiny against Megatron and his supporters. When the time came, Grapple stood by as Getaway stranded Megatron, Rodimus, and the others on the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]'s [[Necroworld|planet]]. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

After accepting Getaway as their new captain, Grapple and the crew were unwillingly subjected to [[mnemosurgery]] by [[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]]. Their memories were altered to believe Rodimus and the others left the ''Lost Light'' of their own accord, abandoning the rest of the crew. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}} Grapple was socializing at [["Visages"]] when [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] caught up with the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}}
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===''United''===
Grapple was a participant of the Autobots' battles against the Decepticons throughout the ages, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and Optimus Prime himself. {{storylink|A New Battle!}}

Grapple was amongst the victims of a deadly nano-virus. Thankfully, a team of Autobots were successfully in retrieving a cure for the disease from the planet Nebulon. Fully recovered, Grapple attended the ceremony that commended the Autobots responsible for saving his life. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===''Transformers'' (2010) toy bios===
[[Image:TF2010 SolarStormGrappel boxart.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Before the war, Grappel was known for remarkable architecture dotting the skyline of every city on Cybertron. With the outbreak of war, he turned his specialty to constructing temporary buildings for battle planning. {{storylink|#Transformers (2010)|Solar Storm Grappel toy bio}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-3-Grapple.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Grapple was building something with [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] when [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] received a call from [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] imploring the [[Autobot]]s to attack the Decepticon Base. {{Storylink|A Reliable Warrior!? Vortex the Lookout from Hell}} Grapple and Hoist later accompanied Optimus Prime to investigate the Decepticons' solar tower construction project. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Grapple was among the Autobots fleeing the launch facility of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]] attacked. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Grapple was presuambly the namesake of the [[Grapple Boulevard]], the main road in 24th century [[Proximax]]. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Grapple was supervising [[Gauge]] as she learnt architectural design. He was unable to stop a furious [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] from chewing out a 'bot who made a disparaging remark about Gauge. {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}}

==Commercial appearances==
During a battle against Megatron, Optimus summoned [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and Grapple to his side. Megatron responded by calling down [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Thrust and Dirge|Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Grapple and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] were showing off their model [[Solar Power Tower]] when they were called away with [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] to tend to a stricken [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]. The three engineers ran into the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], but instead of fighting instead bonded over their love of building. The truce was short-lived, as [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] turned up to remind [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] which side he was on, but the Autobot trio still managed to rescue Powerglide. {{storylink|The Master Builders (Legends)|The Master Builders}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Bomb (AB)#As Grapple}}
Grapple appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Bomb. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Grapple toy.jpg|thumb|Not [[Hauler]].]]
*'''Grapple''' (Autobot Car, [[1985]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''47'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, "Arc-Welder Rifle", 3 rockets

:Grapple transforms into an orange crane based upon the same ''[[Diaclone]]'' truck design that [[Inferno (G1)#Toys|Inferno]] uses, the Mitsubishi Fuso. Each of his forearms contains a spring-loaded missile launcher, so he can fire his own fists or silver missiles (though the mechanism was severely neutered in the original US releases). He is also armed with a small black Arc-Welder rifle.

:This version of this mold was also used to make [[e-HOBBY]] [[Hauler#Collector's Edition|RoadHauler]]. The fire engine version of the mold was released as Inferno and ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (toyline)|Headmasters]]'' [[Artfire#The Headmasters|Artfire]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-grapple/430/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grapple at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grapple/grapple.htm More information on Grapple at TFU.info]''
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===Collector's Edition===
*'''Grapple''' (2001)
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, "Arc-Welder Rifle," 3 rockets

:Grapple was given a limited [[reissue]] as part of [[Japan]]'s [[Collector's Edition]] series. With no notable changes from the G1 toy, Collector's Edition Grapple was released [[exclusive]]ly at WonderFest in August 2001, along with Inferno.

===''Commemorative Series''===
*'''Autobot Grapple''' (Commemorative Series VI, [[2004]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, "Arc-Welder Rifle", 3 rockets

:Grapple was [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] by Hasbro in 2004 as part of the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series VI]]''. The spring-loaded firing mechanisms in his arms were completely removed due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]].
:Additionally, the hook on his crane as well as the hydraulics in the crane arm were changed to plastic painted silver, rather than using the more brittle (but authentic to the original release) vacuum-metalized plastic. He also gained a new Autobot [[insignia|logo]] [[tampograph]] on his chest/cab, and his eyes were changed from yellow to blue.

:Interestingly enough, Grapple was ''not'' released as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' reissue series.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/CSGrapple/grapple.htm More information on Commemorative Series Grapple at TFU.info]''

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy SolarStormGrappel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Grah-PEL]]
*'''Solar Storm Grappel''' (Voyager, [[2011]])

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' "Grappel" (likely named such due to [[trademark]] reasons) is a redeco/retool of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Inferno]], transforming into a fictional crane truck, a hybrid of a 2002–2007 Pierce Contender "pumper" and 2008 Pierce Velocity "Heavy Rescue". It also has some characteristics from the Pierce Dash 2000 "midmount" with a crane arm instead of a "bucket/cherry-picker" (see {{w|Pierce Manufacturing#Gallery|Pierce Manufacturing}}). Similar to Inferno's cannon, the crane cannot be removed from the robot mode's arm. He is fairly extensively retooled, with new parts for the crane, head, forearms, hands and feet, with the new hands now being molded with the forearms, as well as lacking wrist joints and [[5 mm post|peg-hole]]s. The bars on top of his shoulders have also been enlarged so that they work with [[C joint]] weaponry. As part of the "''[[Reveal the Shield]]''" [[subline imprint]], he has a [[rubsign]] on his left shoulder pad.

:This toy and all ''Reveal the Shield'' Voyager Class toys saw very limited distribution in the USA. Even though they were sold by US-based online retailers in early 2011 and showed up in various international Hasbro markets around the same time, top toy sellers such as [[Walmart]], [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Target]], or [[Kmart]] never stocked them. Instead, they only showed up at stores such as Ross, T.J. Maxx, and Marshalls several months after first being made available online.

:Grappel was redecoed into [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[Hot Spot (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot Hot Spot]]. The original version of this sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Spark]], and it was separately retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Hot Spot]]. It was then redecoed into ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Artfire#United 2|Artfire]], using tooling from both the original Inferno version and this version of the sculpt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Grappel/grappel.htm More information on Solar Storm Grappel at TFU.info]''
{{UniverseInfernoMold}}
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-AutobotGrapple.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm the version nobody wants but everybody can find.]]
*'''Autobot Grapple''' (Voyager, 2011-[[January 29|01-29]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-11'''

:This Japanese version of Solar Storm Grappel is sold as part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline. It features several changes in color layout and details, such as an orange head to better resemble most of Grapple's appearances in the Generation 1 cartoon.

:Unlike most ''United'' figures, the ''United'' version of Grapple was released weeks before Solar Storm Grappel was first made available via US-based online retailers.
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===Kre-O===
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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Artistic
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' "Autobot Grapple" is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His left hand has been replaced with a silver wrist-socket blaster piece.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OGrapple/grapple.htm More information on Class of '85 Grapple at TFU.info]''

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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hauler redeco waiting to happen.]]
*'''Grapple''' ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-35'''
**''Accessories:'' Arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, Die-cast Ultra Magnus Figure (Asia release)

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grapple is a retool of [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]], as usual. He comes with many accessories, some of which are shared with ''Masterpiece'' Inferno: a pair of extra faces, two swappable chest plates (one cartoon-accurate, one more detailed and chromed to resemble his original toy), and two wrist-barrels for his left arm (one black to go with his cartoon chest, one chromed to go with this toy-accurate chest). Additionally, he comes with the model and the blueprint for the Solar Power Tower, a new handgun, and the screwdriver to build it, all from "[[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]]," and two extra crane arm attachments seen in "[[Auto Berserk]]". He also comes with an alternate helmet based on his more toy-accurate early head design, seen in both "Auto Berserk" and the original 1985 Autobot Cars commercial (see "[[#Notes|Notes]]", below).

:The Hasbro Asia release of the figure comes with a die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35|Ultra Magnus]] mini figure.
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Voyager-Grapple.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I didn't want to be a [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Generations|combiner]] anyway.]]
*'''Autobot Grapple''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E11'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-02'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 30]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, Claw, Nozzle

:Released as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Voyager Class lineup, this version of Grapple is an all-new cartoon-accurate mold featuring multiple elements of his ''Masterpiece'' figure. He transforms into a crane based on his traditional alternate mode, and features a handgun and a claw. The crane's hook can fold back to reveal a 5mm port for the claw to attach. The same can also be done with his hands. As part of the new play pattern, the claw has an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connection point which allows him to connect to bases. While it was not shown in promotional stock renders, the display table at [[New York Comic Con]], his description on [[Hasbro Pulse]] and his [[TakaraTomy]] stock photos revealed that Grapple also comes with a nozzle that can plug into his hands the same way as the aforementioned claw, and plug into the crane itself for storage.

:Many buyers have reported that the circular pegs on the base of Grapple's crane are much too thick for the hexagonal pegholes on the bottom of his soles meant to secure the vehicle mode, causing them to break when attempting to unpeg them during transformation to robot mode. If the pegholes seem too tight, it's advised to lightly sand them down before fully plugging them in to avoid this risk.

:CG renders of Grapple depict his head facing at an angle impossible to pull off on the actual toy, as it is on a mushroom peg rather than a ball joint. Additionally, his front wheels have the oddity of the fact that only the tires rotate on his frame. The rims are largely immobile.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Grapple's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read markings on the map. Unusually for a larger Earthrise toy, Grapple's piece of the map does not contain a labeled location. However, it does have part of [[Junkion_(planet)|Junkion]] on it.

:In Japan, Grapple is available only as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy Collection===
*'''Grapple''' (Decoy, 1986)
:[[Decoy]] Grapple is a tiny red soft-rubber figurine randomly packaged with various carded toys in 1986.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grapple/grapple.htm More information on Decoy Grapple at TFU.info]''
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Grapple-atx.jpg|thumb|{{w|Extendar|The tower of power}}.]]
*'''Grapple''' ([[2007]])
{{attacktix
|ID=Unknown
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Unknown
|cost=30
|speed=Unknown
|attacktype=Rammer
}}
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:One of many Generation 1 characters slated to appear in ''[[Attacktix]]'', Grapple would have been a "rammer"-type piece, with a spring-loaded boom-crane attack. A presumed wave-3 Booster, this piece was ultimately never released.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Grapple.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grapple, Autobot Architect''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T26/T46'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Grapple, Autobot Architect is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Reveal the Shield]]'' Solar Storm Grappel toy.

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==Notes==
[[File:Grapple Master Builders Auto Berserk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|All that's missing now is a show-accurate reissue of the original toy.]]
*Following the lead of his toy, which could swap its fists out of for projectile rockets, Grapple's [[bio]] describes how he can shoot [[missile]]s from his wrist sockets. His [[character model]], however, was drawn based on an image of the toy with a missile loaded into his left wrist, resulting in a permanently one-handed Grapple. Further, it was reminagined not as a missile, but as a cylindrical gun barrel, similar to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s, also sometimes used by Grapple as an arc welder.
[[File:Hauler01-sm.jpg|upright=1|thumb|This guy gets named, but does [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]? Nope! Screw him!]]
*Like most of the new 1985 product line, Grapple's [[character model]] appears to have been created with only a front-facing photograph of the toy for reference, resulting in a rear-view that was made up by the designers. His robot mode is missing the crane arm that ought to hang down his back, and details from it that were visible in the source image (specifically the part with the hazard stripe, as can be seen in our main image above) were misinterpreted as being part of his legs.
*In the original cartoon, Grapple's helmet is colored solid orange. "[[Auto Berserk]]", however, uses an outdated color model that makes it black like the toy (with a pair of orange horns), a design that can also be seen in the original [[Commercial/Generation 1|commercial]] advertising the new 1985 Autobot cars. This early model also colors his wrist-barrel white; episodes animated using his finalized model, on the other hand, constantly fluctuate between coloring the barrel white and black, with no clear "correct" option.
*An Autobot vehicle matching Grapple's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and referred to as "Hauler" appears in a quick scene in the [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|three-part mini-series pilot]] for the original cartoon series. Though later [[retcon]]ned into [[Hauler|a unique character]] via an [[e-HOBBY]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]], it is likely that this was originally intended as the toy and character that eventually became Grapple.
* As with all the non-toy Transformer [[Kreon]]s in the ''Kre-O'' manga, Grapple uses existing toy parts... mostly. See, he uses the [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Inferno]]-style helmet, which is entirely appropriate... but we're not 100% sure what's in his left wrist socket. There is a "blaster" piece that fits in there, but it's much bigger than that. In his second appearance he's got two hands and is further kitted out with [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]'s crane parts on his back.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grapple''' (グラップル ''Gurappuru'')
*''French:'' '''Grappin''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Csáklya'''
*''Italian:'' '''Gancio'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Diàochē''' (吊车, "Crane")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Lutador''' (Portugal comic), '''Chave''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Granit''' (Гранит, "Granite")

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Arcee (G1)/toys

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'''Arcee''': a lot of misses until 2014.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Arcee''' (Autobot Car?, <s>198?</s>)
[[File:G1ArceeProto.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Orange? Where'd that come from?]]

: Despite being a major character in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', no transforming toy of Arcee was made during the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]]'s run. Images of a hand-sculpted [[prototype]] based on Arcee's original character design ([[Arcee (G1)#Notes|see "Notes"]]) have appeared in several Japanese publications—including a booklet included with ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' {{w|LaserDisc}} set and ''[[Transformers First Series Complete]]''—but it appears the toy never progressed beyond this stage.
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*'''Arcee''' (Headmaster, <s>198?</s>)
[[File:Concept-HeadmasterArcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Pinkdome.]]

: The Japanese ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' book shows a piece of concept artwork of the Headmaster [[Chromedome (G1)#Generation 1|Chromedome]]'s car mode in pink and white, labeled "Arcee". This was evidently a proposal for a redeco of the toy as Headmaster Arcee from "[[The Rebirth]]". (Presumably, then, this was a Hasbro-initiated idea.) The idea does not appear to have gone any further.

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*'''Arcee''' (Action Master, <s>199?</s>)
[[File:ArceeActionMasterSketch.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Toy companies just keep teasing us, don't they?]]

:''[[Transformers Generations 2011]]'' revealed sketches for an unproduced [[Action Master]] Arcee figure.

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[[File:Botconarceetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE!]]
*'''Arcee''' (Mega, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Spider-fang grappling line

: The very first true transforming Arcee toy is a [[redeco]] and minor [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Transmetal 2]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#TM2|Blackarachnia]], transforming into a malformed mish-mash of machine and organic parts in the form of a large spider. The spider mode fangs become a grappling weapon for her [[robot mode]] which extend on a [[Retractable string gimmick|retractable string]]. She has a special [[spark crystal]] that changes her [[insignia]] from [[Autobot]] to [[Maximal]] when rotated. The [[robot mode]] also features a spring-powered waist-swivel for "power kick" action. Arcee lacks the Blackarachnia toy's additional chest armor, and thus has oddly-placed holes in her... well, chest, that keep the armor in place.

: Arcee was available only as an [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2001]], and along with [[Tigatron#BotCon2001|Tigatron]] was the first time since the inception of [[3H Productions|3H]] that they were allowed to use existing characters for convention exclusives. Arcee is also the first convention toy to feature retooling. Preorders received their Arcees with a bonus; the box contained a light-sensitive sound chip featuring voice actress [[Susan Blu]]'s voice saying "Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE!". These chips were VERY light-sensitive, with many fans finding that the box would chatter at little provocation for years afterwards.

:Both Arcee and Tigatron were limited to 1200 pieces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Arcee/arcee.htm More information on Generation 1 Arcee at TFU.info]''

===Titanium Series===
[[File:Arceetitanium.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Seems like a mercy killing, really.]]
*'''Arcee'''
: A 6" transforming Arcee toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but the [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.

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===Binaltech===
[[File:Binaltech arcee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, it's progress.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-21'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun

:Arcee is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Decepticharge]] (himself a [[retool]] of [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]]), using Honda's "Pearl White" for the car bodywork. The figure transforms into a "street performance" Honda S2000. Her hardtop roof can be removed for an open-top [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and used as a shield in [[robot mode]]. The engine and driveshaft may be removed and used as a long-barreled rifle (as the toy is Japanese issue and not subject to the same issues that removed the long barrel from the [[Hasbro]] versions of the mold).

: A redeco of this toy as [[Paradron Medic#Binaltech|Paradron Medic]] was originally planned to be released simultaneously, but was canceled. This fate also befell a redeco meant to be Arcee's occasional mold-mate [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Binaltech|Blackarachnia]]. The [[robot mode]] was used as the base model for the non-toy car-form [[Legion]].
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy ArceeKreon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Yes, this is the closest to a transforming G1-accurate Arcee in 2013. Still, ''definitely'' progress.]]
*''' Arcee''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Bag number'': '''*****69'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick (or plate, 2015 releases only), 2 small pistols

: As part of the second wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, [[Kreon]] Arcee can be rebuilt into a sports car. She uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

: This Collection was still in circulation at "dollar" stores and drug stores up through 2015. They eventually lost the individual-identifying bag codes, but other changes were hidden inside the bag. The 2015 releases replaced the 2x4 logo stand-brick with a new 3x4 logo plate. The Kreon was also given the slight [[retool]]ing to the arm seen in the 2014 Kreons, making the "cuff" parts more sharp-cornered and better adapted to being used as studs. Some of the add-on pieces may also be slightly off-color, possibly due to a change in factories in mid-production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OArcee/arcee.htm More information on Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy ArceeC84.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Prom Queen
**''Accessories'': 2 small pistols

: This version of Arcee, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], uses a darker magenta base color, and has much more extensively-detailed [[tampograph]]s than her Micro-Changer version, including a nose! She still uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

: She was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984"... despite the fact that the character of Arcee wasn't introduced until 198''6''. Huh. This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold through the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store, but the set sold out at the convention.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OArcee/arcee.htm More information on Class of 1984 Arcee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Arcee''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 small pistols

:In 2016, the Collection 2 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Arcee's [[paint operation]]s have also been slightly altered (much less so than most others in the collection), mostly just replacing her white paint with a very light pink.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===Generations===
====Thrilling 30====
[[File:Generations 30 deluxe Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the fandom rejoiced.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #021'''
**''Accessories:'' Large gun, small gun, two swords
:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Arcee is the holy grail that, after 28 years, many thought would never happen. Originally scheduled for March 2014 in the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' subline of ''Generations'' along with [[Chromia (G1)#Generations|Chromia]], Arcee was delayed to Fall of that year.

:Based directly upon her original Generation 1 character model, Arcee transforms into a "futuristic" pink and white sports car. She is armed with two guns, and a pair of translucent blue swords that pay homage to her ''[[Arcee (Animated)|Animated]]'' and IDW incarnations; all four weapons each feature several universally-sized rectangular pegs that allows them to be tabbed into multiple matching ports in her fists, forearms, hips, shoulders, and the sides and rear of her car mode. Additionally, her two guns can store beneath her car mode, though this is not mentioned in her instructions. The smaller gun is not depicted in Arcee's original [[stock photography]], but is instead featured in a stock photo of her [[wave]]-mate Chromia. This was most certainly due to a mix-up error; the gun's design, especially the size and shape of its handle and additional pegs (which are identical to those of Arcee's other weapon), make it very obvious that it was always intended to go with Arcee rather than Chromia.

: There was a [[variant#Running changes|running change]] to the sculpt, with the first release having her fists rounded closed, with longer thumbs, whereas the later version has them in an open position, with shorter thumbs. Unfortunately, an added protrusion at the lower end of the later version's hands prevents the handles of her weapons from being fully inserted.<ref name="genvariant">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW-3CB5EbQY Comparison of both variants of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Arcee] at YouTube.</ref>

: Thanks to her transformation, a secondary pair of joints in her thighs allow for an extended degree of leg poseability, including being able to achieve a cross-legged pose.

: Overall care should be taken when handling Arcee, due to the fact her paint is highly susceptible to chipping and flaking off. The areas most prone to paint damage are the pink paint on her thighs, and the white paint on her car's grill.

:This figure was retooled into ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Nightbird (G1)#Legends|Nightbird Shadow]] and redecoed as [[Lifeline (G1)#Generations|Figure Subscription Service 5.0 Lifeline]] and [[Chun-Li]]. Her weapons were later used for [[Impactor (G1)#TFSS|Figure Subscription Service 4.0 Impactor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Generations'' Arcee at TFU.info]''
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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:Transformers-SDCC-Combiner-Hunters-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Interrupt my story again, Reggie! SEE WHAT HAPPENS!]]
*'''Combiner Hunters''' (Multi-pack, [[July 9]], 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Combiner Slayer sword

:The ''Combiner Hunters'' [[redeco]] (and slight [[retool]]) of Arcee can be considered a [[black repaint]], but in fact mostly stands out for its new accessory: a gigantic [[Combiner Slayer]] sword that is both taller and wider than Arcee herself. The tooling for this weapon was originally used by the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|Beast Hunters]]'' Ultimate Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Ultimate|Optimus Prime]] figure. Arcee herself has her hands retooled in order to allow her to wield said sword, but as a consequence unfortunately only allow for an incomplete and slightly awkward wielding of her other accessories.

:This version of Arcee was only available in a [[giftset|gift set]] together with ''Combiner Hunters'' redecos of ''Generations'' [[Windblade (G1)#Combiner Wars|Windblade]] and [[Chromia (G1)#Combiner Wars|Chromia]], each with their own giant new melee weapons. In the U.S., this set was [[exclusive]] to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.
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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Generations-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Platinum blonde.]]
*'''Autobot Heroes''' (Multi-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords, large gun, small gun), Kup's "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe, Ultra Magnus' 2 guns, Blurr's weapons (Sniper rifle, left & right pistols), Minimus Ambus figure

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Arcee is a redeco of her [[#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toy]], featuring metallic pink paint operations and replacing all the black plastic parts and paint operations with either white or pink. Unfortunately, this set features the later version of the ''Generations'' sculpt, with hands unable to fully hold her weapons due to molded tabs at the bottom of the palm. Stock renders show her with a metallic pink lower pelvis, but the final toy has a white lower pelvis.

:Arcee was released as part of five-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Ultra Magnus]] (including [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]]), [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Kup (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Sergeant Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Blurr]]. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available via the UK [[Toys"R"Us]] website and stores. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only avalable online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.
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====Titans Return====
[[File:TR-toy Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|The hobby is complete. You can all go home now.]]
*'''Leinad & Arcee''' / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Special Edition, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Generations|Leinad]] Titan Master, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#HasCon|Ultra Magnus]] Titan Master, guns

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Arcee is a fairly extensive [[retool]] of ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]], transforming into a futuristic hovercar. She comes with a new [[Titan Master]], Leinad ("Daniel" backwards) who forms her robot head and fits into her cockpit. Her vehicle mode has small wheels that allow her to roll on any hard surface and a pair of smaller pegs that allow other Titan Master figures to stand on her. Her new shield/hood piece can be piloted by a Titan Master and also stow Arcee's two new weapons, which are sculpted with smaller handles in a way that they can actually be held by all the previous versions of the character. Arcee is also packaged with a solo Titan Master [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#HasCon|Ultra Magnus]].

:Arcee debuted at [[HasCon 2017]], this being described as an "advanced" sale ahead of a later standard release.<ref>[http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-own-convention-will-sell-you-a-giant-transforme-1797331311 Hasbro's Own Convention Will Sell You a Giant Transformer That Actually Charges Your Phone]</ref> The set was then made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] on September 20th, 2017–selling out in approximately one hour–and then at [[Toys"R"Us|Toys R Us]] and [[New York Comic Con]] 2017 beginning on October 5th, 2017.

:This mold was differently retooled into ''Titans Return'' [[Brainstorm (G1)#Titans Return|Brainstorm]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Toys|Nautica]].
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Deluxe-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Thunderblast_(Decepticon)#Cybertron|Thunderblast's]] ultimate rival.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Deluxe, 2020)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E17'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-09'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[November 30]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, hoverboard/vehicle rear

: Part of a second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxes, this mold of Arcee transforms into her classic futuristic hovercar mode and is armed with a clear blue blaster. Compared to the ''Masterpiece'' figure, this mold goes to more blocky and angular design aspects to represent her original animation model. In contrast to [[Arcee_(G1)/toys#Thrilling_30|the 2014 Thrilling 30 Arcee mold]] which incorporated the chest and legs into the vehicle mode, the Earthrise version is a true [[shellformer]] with a [[Kibble#.22Faux-parts.22|faux-parts]] chest, and the entire humanoid body (folded at the knees) tucked loosely underneath a vehicle mode shell. The entire visible vehicle folds into a backpack on her robot mode.

:Part of the backpack (consisting the rear half of her car shell) can be detached to act as a hover board with 3mm posts accommodating holes in Arcee's toes, or the War for Cybertron Fire Blast effect parts included with [[C.O.M.B.A.T._System#Battle_Master|Battle Master]] figures.

:Arcee's blaster is molded in the same translucent color as her vehicle's windshield and rear antenna. In vehicle mode, the blaster can be stored beneath the hood or attached to the top of either of the front fenders as a forward-aimed weapon. In robot mode, the blaster cannot be stored anywhere unless the hoverboard is removed from Arcee's back; in which case it can peg onto her back using ports that would otherwise hold the backpack together.

:Despite Arcee having standard 5mm fist holes to accommodate a variety of weapons, her blaster's handle is molded in the unusual flattened shape used by the 2014 Thrilling 30 Arcee figure. That figure can therefore hold this gun. The [[Arcee_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Titans Return Arcee figure]] also shared this unusual feature with her weapons.

:For a deluxe-or-larger [[War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy_(franchise)|War for Cybertron]] figure, Arcee has exceptionally few [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] ports. Whereas most such figures have 5mm accessory ports on their shoulders, forearms, backs, the sides of their calves, the bottoms of their feet, and in their fists to accommodate weapons and blast effect parts; Arcee has 5mm ports only on the heels of her feet, the backs of her calves, and in her fists. This means that despite being [[:File:SiegeEpisode5-WeaponizedCog.jpg|the most prominent user]] of [[Cog_(G1)#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|Cog]] in his "Weaponizer" backpack form in the [[Transformers:_War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy_(cartoon)|War for Cybertron cartoon]], Arcee and her mold-mates are the only speaking characters on the show who are not compatible with Cog in that way.

:Arcee also has exceptionally few 3mm posts that can accommodate Fire Blast effect parts: just the two on her hoverboard, used by her toes when she stands on it, and the tip of her blaster. Care should be taken when attaching her to her hoverboard, as the white paint on the ports is prone to chipping.

:The original stock renders have a few different paint applications compared to the final toy, depicting the car mode with grey coloring on the side panels, and the back half of the waist being painted pink and grey to match the front.

:As with all Earthrise figures, Arcee comes with a map piece. Hers is [[Master_(planet)|DOMINUS]] with [[Junkion_(planet)|JUNKION]] labeled on it, as an error.

:Arcee would be retooled into ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Elita One (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Elita-1]], and redecoed into [[Paradron_Medic#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|a Paradron Medic]].
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===Legends===
[[File:Legends-toy Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Aw, yeah, son! Dat's what I'm talkin' 'bout!]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[February 14]], [[2015]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LG10'''
**''Accessories:'' Large gun, small gun, two swords

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Arcee is a cartoon-accurate redeco of [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class Arcee]]. This version is based on the running change of the sculpt, featuring open hands.

:She comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and "[[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 10|Bonus Edition Volume 10]]" of the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]].
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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Arcee hit the Energon bon-bons when Springer dumped her.]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[January 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-06'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Arcee is a retool of [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Shockwave]] with a new head and limbs, transforming from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Crown Athlete S21 to a cute little robot. This toy was first available for sale during a special ''Q-Transformers'' event on [[January 16]]th, two weeks before its proper release date.
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===Street Fighter II × Transformers===
[[File:SFII-TF-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, Brush-Head! This is not a request!]]

*'''Hot Rodimus [Ken] vs Arcee [Chun-Li]''' ([[May 26]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories:'' Large gun, small gun, two swords

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, Arcee is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Arcee]] in [[Chun-Li]]'s traditional colors, flesh tones and all, transforming into a "futuristic" sports car. While she retained her weapons from the Thrilling 30 toy, this Arcee uses the later versions of the hands, which means that she is unable to hold the weapons properly.

:Arcee was only available in a two-pack with [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Hot Rodimus]] [[Ken#Toys|[Ken]]]. 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 3000 units were pre-ordered total, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-51-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[December 29]], [[2020]])
**''ID Number'': '''MP-51'''
**''Accessories'': blaster, holster, 3 effect parts, rifle, pistol, shredding arm, 3 alternate faces

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Arcee is an all-new mold that transforms from a robot into a Cybertronian car, though the robot mode favors a leaner and slender design as opposed to directly replicating the original animation model, a rare move in modern ''Masterpiece'' figures. Aside from her blaster, Arcee also comes with a rifle, an assortment of alternate faces, a holster for the smaller blaster, a pistol, effect parts for her blasters, and a drill arm based on the one she used to stop a Junkion during the chase in the movie. In addition, the figure's head has a foldout visor from the movie. Much like MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow]], Arcee's design hyper-emphasizes feminine stylings and maximum poseability, also extending to her hands.

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==Merchandise==
===MC Axis===
[[File:Hybrid model arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Arcee pets a dog. (Dog not included.)]]
*'''Arcee''' (Super Hybrid Model, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''H-03'''

:Arcee was one of three non-transforming ''[[Super Hybrid Model]]'' vinyl figurines created in 1987 by Japanese collectables company [[MC Axis]]. Standing at about eight inches tall and featuring articulation in the head and neck, Arcee and her fellows (Rodimus Prime and Galvatron) were based on their [[Studio OX]] character models, featuring much more anime-styled proportions and detailing.

:For reasons unknown, the retail release of Arcee and the other ''Super Hybrid Model'' figures was canceled. While Galvatron was eventually released as an exclusive at [[BotCon Japan 1997]], Arcee and Rodimus have never been officially released, though they do occasionally pop up on the secondary market, commanding prices in excess of $600.
 
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[[File:Mcaxis arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look, Arcee pets a lot of invisible dogs, okay?]]
*'''Arcee''' (1996)

:This Japanese "garage kit", an unpainted resin model, was made by [[MC Axis]] and was also the first official product of Arcee that got a retail release. Included among its paperwork is a [[The Transformers (MC Axis manga)|comic strip]] starring Arcee. It is not known for its exceptional quality control - numerous unsightly air bubbles in the plastic are not an uncommon thing to encounter.

{{note|The resin parts need to be washed '''first''' to prevent the paint from smearing off.}}

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1492/Axis-Model+Kit/Arcee.html Gallery of an assembled and painted Arcee at Transformers @ The Moon]
::*''[http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/02/takara-mc-axis-arcee-resin-model-kit.html Photos and review of unpainted and unused complete Arcee kit at HeroicDecepticon.com]
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The first mass-release Arcee toy. So naturally, they released her twice.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2000)
**''Act'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Arcee was available in the first wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. She is armed with her pistol from the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where she shoots at [[Unicron]]'s internal defenses. Like all the figures in the "Act", she was available as both a standard full color figure and a colorless translucent version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

:Arcee was [[redeco]]ed to create the chase figure for the eighth wave of the series, the [[Paradron Medic#Super Collection Figure|Paradron Medic]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Arcee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearArcee/arcee.htm More information on clear Arcee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Arcee (with Daniel)''' (2001)
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:The Arcee figurine was re-released, with no notable changes, as part of the fourth wave of the ''Super Collection Figure'' series, now packaged with a figure of [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Daniel Witwicky]] in his [[exosuit]]. Amusingly, this box comes with ''two'' stands, one for each figure.

: The pair were available in both full color and metallic "pewter" versions, with one of each in every case. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of the set came with the body of the line's collectible [[Metroplex (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure", with that assembly coming in either full-color or clear-plastic at an equal 4-to-4 ratio.

: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/PewterArcee/arcee.htm More information on pewter Arcee at TFU.info]''

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===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[File:HOC Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Arcee''' (2002)

: When Hasbro released the ''Super Collection Figure'' line as ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', the Arcee figure was released as part of the first wave, now featuring a [[light-piping]] gimmick in the character's eyes, accomplished by casting the figure in translucent blue plastic and then painting over it. There are other small but significant changes to her deco; most notably her midriff detailing is now painted red (a detail the SCF oddly misses), her blaster now has a black barrel rather than dark gray, her pinks and grays are darker, and her whites are considerably brighter.

: Rather than come blindpacked like the ''SCF'' figure, Arcee came on a blister card with a profile card included.

: This mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Paradron Medic#Heroes of Cybertron|Paradron Medic]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCArcee/arcee.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===MyClone===
[[File:Myclone arcee.jpg|thumb|Ladies should do this about once per month, and more regularly after turning 50.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF005'''
**''Accessories:'' White display base

:Released in the first wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Arcee comes with a hexagonal white display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. Her modular design allows her parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.
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===Palisades statues===
[[File:Palisades arcee.jpg|thumb|And so Arcee waits / Arcee waits / Arcee waits]]
*'''Arcee''' (2004)

:Inspired by a [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] pin-up lithograph/poster by [[Rob Armstrong]],<ref name="dread">[http://web.archive.org/web/20080314045623/http://www.dreadforce.com/creators.html The creators list for Jaran Studios' ''Dread Force''] includes this information in Rob's profile.</ref><ref name="disguise">[http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2012/03/21/dreamslaves-2-artists-in-disguise/ Matt Moylan] confirmed that it had been drawn by Armstrong, but credited to [[Pat Lee]].</ref> (itself based on Arcee's Studio OX character model, complete with obnoxious shoulder-armor rig) this statue features looks-right-at-only-one-angle perspective and a face so flat you'd swear she'd flown into a window. Standing around 6" tall, Arcee was limited to 2000 pieces worldwide.

:The Arcee statue was later repainted into that old standby, the [[Paradron Medic]].
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robotheroesrumblearcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|She's actually running after [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|''Robot Heroes'' Cheetor]].]]
*'''Arcee vs. Decepticon Rumble''' (2008)

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Arcee is packaged with [[Rumble (G1)|"Decepticon Rumble"]] as part of the "Generation 1 Series." She is sculpted as running across a patch of mechanical flooring, and she has articulation at the head and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Arcee at TFU.info]''

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Arcee statue.jpg|thumb|Not pictured: Springer and Weirdwolf.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2009, Arcee was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. She is featured packing two of the style of pistol she is commonly seen with and looking off to one side. As is the case in certain [[Continuity|continuities]], she is listed as a member of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]'s [[Female Autobots|resistance group]]. Arcee's tech specs give her the following classifications: STR 5.5, INT 8, SPD 8, END 5, RNK 6, CRG 9, FBL 6, SKL 10.

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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Gacha Arcee.jpg|thumb|Not included: two dogs.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2016)

:Available as part of the ''Q-Transformers'' [[w:gashapon|capsule toy]] lineup, this non-transforming figure of Arcee is based on her appearance in the [[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (cartoon)|''Q-Transformers'' cartoon]].

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===Transformers Collectors Club===
[[File:GIJ-TF-Club-Crossover-Only-Human-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Warrior Code Name: Arcee''' (2016)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser pistols, Autobot sky spy unit, display base
:This figure represents Arcee's [[synthoid]] human body seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] episode "[[Only Human]]". It is composed mostly of reused and redecoed parts from other ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' figures, although the head is new. It was available exclusively through Fun Publications' ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' Collectors Club online stores.
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===EX Gōkin===
*'''Arcee''' (TBA)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, alternate head, display stand

: A non-transforming Arcee action figure produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line, featuring an alternate head with the red visor she briefly used in the movie. It was first revealed at the Japanese 2014 Transformers Expo alongside [[Elita One (G1)#EX Gōkin|Elita One]] but has not been shown again since Wonder Festival 2015, leaving its release uncertain.

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===Playskool Friends===
[[File:Playskool-Friends-TF-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.88|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Collector Pack''' (Canceled)

:Intended to be released as part of the 7-pack for the Playskool Friends lineup, this Arcee is a very adorable non-transforming figurine. She comes packed with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Heatwave, Chase, Boulder and Blades.

:Given the inclusion of the four Rescue Bots, it was ''probably'' unclear if this Arcee is mean to represent her ''Generation 1'' counterpart or her ''[[Arcee (WFC)|Aligned]]'' counterpart.

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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Arcee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Arcee, Skilled Fighter''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T40'''
**''Stars: ''5
:'''Arcee, Skilled Fighter''' 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 draws inspiration from the [[Arcee (WFC)|version of the character]] seen in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon.
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[[File:W3PrivateArcee.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Private Arcee, Special Ops-Warrior''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T12/T48'''
**''Stars: ''8

: Private Arcee, Special Ops-Warrior 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 uses reused line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, recolored seemingly to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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Airwave (facility)

2020-09-30T19:54:02Z

HeroicC300: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

{{disambig3.5|the building that is sometimes a character|the small namesake character|Airwave (Micromaster)|Airwave}}
{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Airwave is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] base from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Airwave-packageart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|We have clearance, Clarence.]]

Welcome to the '''Airwave'''—my '''airport'''! I, [[Airwave (Micromaster)|Airwave]], hope you enjoy your stay! Just walk through that gate an- what's that you say? Those aren't guns, nope, just, uh... scanners! Nothing to see here, what? You say you can't see? That's certainly not from our control tower! Look buddy, this is just an airbase, nothin' else! Now stop nosing around!

Listen close, this ain't just an airbase, it can also transform into, get this, a BATTLE STATION! With all the guns I could ever want. Between you and me, this is the only thing keeping [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from blastin' me into scrap!

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-Zone-toy Airport.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|What's our vector, Victor?]]
* '''Airwave''' (Micromaster Station, 1989)
** ''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, ramp

: The airport was sold in a small boxed package along with ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Airwave. Its ramps allow it to connect to other Micromaster bases to form larger "cities", and it features an opening garage large enough to hold a [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] Micromaster. In its attack mode, it sports two orange "missile launchers" concealed beneath the ramps. Airwave can ride inside a small bunker formed by the upside-down garage. The airport is unique among the micromaster bases in that it can attach up to four ramps.

:The airport was released in Japan the following year, without changes, as the [[Autobot]] [[Overair]]'s [[Airport Base]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Airwave/airwave.htm More information on the Airwave and the airport at TFU.info]''

===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Airwave.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"Johnny, what do you make out of this?" "This? Why, I can make a hat, or a brooch, or a pterodactyl..."]]
*'''Decepticon Airwave''' (Deluxe Modulator, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E18'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-12'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2020'''
**''Accessories'': 3-part blaster

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxes, Airwave is a "Modulator", transforming via [[partformer|part-forming]] into either an airbase with tiny runways or a gun embankment, both based on the original Micromaster station. It can also transform into a new aircraft carrier mode. Several of their pieces have [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connection points, which allow many different building configurations to link up with other toys in the line to form larger fortifications.

:Airwave's parts can also be used to augment other figures as armor and add-on weapons, similar to the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] of the prior ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline. Unlike those Weaponizers, Airwave's instructions do not specify any particular configurations for this.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Airwave's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. His piece is half of [[Gigantion|Gigantion]] but unlabeled; the label is with his [[Allicon|Allicon]] Wavemate. He is also the only Wave 2 Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader figure to not feature a previous piece's segments overlaid on his own.

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Hot House (facility)#Generations|Hot House]].
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==Notes==
* Referred to as an "airport" by the Generation 1 toy's [[instructions|instruction booklet]], the base was redubbed an '''airbase''' by Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series.
* As the ''Earthrise'' incarnation is a character rather than just a building, the Micromaster was differentiated as [[Overair]] for his ''Siege'' toy.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Airwave''' (エアーウェーブ ''Eāwēbu'')

[[Category:Airports]]
[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
[[Category:Micromaster vehicles]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Airwave (facility)

2020-09-30T19:51:46Z

HeroicC300: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

{{disambig3.5|the building that is sometimes a character|the small namesake character|Airwave (Micromaster)|Airwave}}
{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Airwave is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] base from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Airwave-packageart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|We have clearance, Clarence.]]

Welcome to the '''Airwave'''—my '''airport'''! I, [[Airwave (Micromaster)|Airwave]], hope you enjoy your stay! Just walk through that gate an- what's that you say? Those aren't guns, nope, just, uh... scanners! Nothing to see here, what? You say you can't see? That's certainly not from our control tower! Look buddy, this is just an airbase, nothin' else! Now stop nosing around!

Listen close, this ain't just an airbase, it can also transform into, get this, a BATTLE STATION! With all the guns I could ever want. Between you and me, this is the only thing keeping [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from blastin' me into scrap!

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-Zone-toy Airport.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|What's our vector, Victor?]]
* '''Airwave''' (Micromaster Station, 1989)
** ''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, ramp

: The airport was sold in a small boxed package along with ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Airwave. Its ramps allow it to connect to other Micromaster bases to form larger "cities", and it features an opening garage large enough to hold a [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] Micromaster. In its attack mode, it sports two orange "missile launchers" concealed beneath the ramps. Airwave can ride inside a small bunker formed by the upside-down garage. The airport is unique among the micromaster bases in that it can attach up to four ramps.

:The airport was released in Japan the following year, without changes, as the [[Autobot]] [[Overair]]'s [[Airport Base]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Airwave/airwave.htm More information on the Airwave and the airport at TFU.info]''

===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Airwave.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"Johnny, what do you make out of this?" "This? Why, I can make a hat, or a brooch, or a pterodactyl..."]]
*'''Decepticon Airwave''' (Deluxe Modulator, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E18'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-12'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2020'''
**''Accessories'': 3-part blaster

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxes, Airwave is a "Modulator", transforming via [[partformer|part-forming]] into either an airbase with tiny runways or a gun embankment, both based on the original Micromaster station. It can also transform into a new aircraft carrier mode. Several of their pieces have [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connection points, which allow many different building configurations to link up with other toys in the line to form larger fortifications.

:Airwave's parts can also be used to augment other figures as armor and add-on weapons, similar to the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] of the prior ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline. Unlike those Weaponizers, Airwave's instructions do not specify any particular configurations for this.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Airwave's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. His piece is half of [[Gigantion|Gigantion]] but unlabeled; the label is with his [[Allicon|Allicon]] Wavemate.

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Hot House (facility)#Generations|Hot House]].
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==Notes==
* Referred to as an "airport" by the Generation 1 toy's [[instructions|instruction booklet]], the base was redubbed an '''airbase''' by Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series.
* As the ''Earthrise'' incarnation is a character rather than just a building, the Micromaster was differentiated as [[Overair]] for his ''Siege'' toy.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Airwave''' (エアーウェーブ ''Eāwēbu'')

[[Category:Airports]]
[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
[[Category:Micromaster vehicles]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Doubledealer

2020-09-30T19:50:32Z

HeroicC300: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

{{factions|autobot|decepticon|mercenary}}
:''Doubledealer is an [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]], and/or [[Mercenary]] [[Powermaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Doubledealer boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've got something for you...the lowest-cost SR-22!"]]
'''Doubledealer''' (aka '''Double Dealer''') is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is a mercenary loyal only to whomever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye. At times, even his own partners are unaware of all of Doubledealer's duplicitous dealings. His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but both really only trust him as far as they could throw a [[Guardian robot]].

Doubledealer is also almost unique among [[Powermaster]]s in possessing two [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] partners, [[Knok]] and [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]], a trait shared only with one version of [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

{{bigquote|The price of victory is never too high|Doubledealer's [[bio]] quote}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Doubledealerofthecentury.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Little does Roadhandler know that you can get faction symbols at reprolabels.com.]]
''A Decepticon named '''Dealer''' escaped with both [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] and the secret Autobot plans he was carrying, despite the [[Micromaster]] [[Race Car Patrol]]'s efforts. A mysterious Autobot named '''Double''' immediately offered his services, explaining that it was his fault that Dealer got away with Chainclaw. After [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] scanned his [[Insignia|Autobrand]] for authenticity and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] granted him [[energon cube]]s for the mission, Double left to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Dealer presented the Autobot plans to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and left.''

''Double arrived back to the Autobots with Chainclaw, but he appeared severely damaged. He told of how Dealer had taken both his energon and the plans, and pleaded for his forgiveness. Optimus Prime, the Race Car Patrol, and Chainclaw left, leaving Double alone. Surprise! The mystery figure was both Autobot and Decepticon, both Double and Dealer! Having conned each side from both the Energon cubes and the Autobot plans, he took to the air in triumph.'' {{storylink|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
The "Powermaster Spy" attended the celebration in New York held by Megatron where a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] was gifted to the city. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DoubledealerFalconDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Who wouldn't hire this guy?]]
Doubledealer carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok nor Skar knows of the other's existence, nor of their master's double life. His two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.

{{note|Doubledealer appears only in "[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]" in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]]. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the Powermaster process would operate between mechanoids is unknown.}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHotRod DoubleDealer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Would a guy with red eyes betray you?]]
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]

A part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s first command, the Autobot called '''Dealer''' was left to face a Decepticon ambush alone while Hot Rod, having already lost the rest of his team, escaped with the mission's objective, the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]]. Stricken with guilt, Hot Rod infiltrated the Decepticon Penal Colony [[Styx]] and evacuated Dealer. Though Hot Rod was at first uneasy around Dealer, considering their history, Dealer explained that he understood Hot Rod's need to complete the mission and leave without him and that he wished to become friends.

Unbeknownst to the young Autobot, however, Dealer was the true reason for the loss of Hot Rod's team. Dealer was an undercover agent working for the Decepticon mercenary [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] and in that capacity had sabotaged Hot Rod's equipment and staged the ambush. With the Magnificence stored in a location known only by Hot Rod, he befriended the Autobot with designs to learn its hiding place. Banzaitron, learning of his hire's double cross, renamed him Doubledealer. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hot Rod}}

"Doubledealer" attempted to persuade Hot Rod into bribing or coercing others into getting the two-faced double agent reassigned to [[Earth]], but Hot Rod responded noncommittally. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} The traitor maintained contact with Banzaitron, selling him bits of information such as the existence of Transformer [[combiner]] warriors discovered by the Autobots, which the Decepticon used to track them to the penitentiary on [[Garrus-9]], staging a full-scale assault to acquire this revolutionary technology. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

[[File:SpotlightDoubledealer-vehiclemode.jpg|left|thumb|300px|He's a chicken, I tell you! A giant chicken!]]

When the Autobots were faced with the growing threat of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] and his [[expansion]] project, Dealer saw opportunity in the chaos. Using their lack of knowledge about the current situation as an excuse, Dealer contacted [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and suggested that the Magnificence could be the solution to their problems. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} Agreeing with Dealer's suggestion, Prime sent him to Earth to make contact with Hot Rod and retrieve the Magnificence from its secret location. The two "old friends" returned to Ki-Aleta, as apparently Hot Rod had never removed the device from the very planet on which they acquired it. Seeing the Omega Bunker and the site of his greatest failure, however, made Hot Rod start ruminating about how everything went so wrong so fast on that fateful mission. Dealer did his best to console Hot Rod while still pushing him towards revealing the Magnificence's location. However, he also started to waver under the stress of the memories of belonging to a group who thought of him as a friend - and whom he betrayed. They eventually made it to the rocky mountain peak where the device was hidden, beneath a constant storm of ionic energy to mask its presence. As Hot Rod pulled the Magnificence from its hiding place at the summit, Doubledealer was prepared to shoot his former commander in the back and claim his prize. Unfortunately for Dealer, Hot Rod had finally pieced together enough of the evidence to suspect Dealer of foul play. Once the Magnificence confirmed his suspicions, he spun and shot down the treacherous Autobot first, while Dealer hesitated to shoot his once friend in the back. Doubledealer's chest exploded under fire, and he fell the entire height of the mountain, only to smash into pieces at the base. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
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===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma]], '''Double Dealer''' and several Decepticons partnered up with the [[Kalistan]]ian terrorist organization [[S.K.A.R.]] in a bid to conquer the world. Double Dealer himself was binary-bonded to S.K.A.R.'s leader, [[Iron Klaw|Count von Rani]], and the duo would confuse their enemies by assuming an Autobot disguise whenever von Rani was in not in his costume as Iron Klaw. A globe-spanning confrontation ensued between S.K.A.R. and the [[Screaming Eagles]], but ultimately, the Joes and Autobots emerged victorious. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Doubledealercommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Piranacon we expect to fall for this. Hey, Prime...?]]
Various Autobots wondered amongst each other who the new Transformer with Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could be. Turns out, it was Doubledealer, the Powermaster Mercenary! And, uh, he was also talking to [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]! Well, lets hope that's addressed at some point. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Doubledealer|Doubledealer commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Doubledealer participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 150 units of Cybermetal, 90 units of Transmetal, and 55 hunter cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
{{note|Doubledealer's appearance is similar to that of the ''Generations'' version. Rather than having an Autobot and Decepticon allegiance, Doubledealer is depicted as a pureblood Decepticon with the alternate forms of a plane and a tank. Remind you of [[Blitzwing (G1)|someone]]?}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EarthWars_Doubledealer.jpg|right=250px|thumb|]]
Doubledealer was added to Earth Wars as the third factionless transformer ([[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] being before him). He is recruited as a mercenary to take down Deathsaurus and Nemesis Prime.
*'''Class:''' Triple Changer
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability One:''' Toxic Mission: Reduces enemy attack range by 50% and Doubledealer shoots acid balls that deal more damage to burning enemies.
*'''Ability Two:''' Incendiary Missile: Deals additional damage in a small area, but lights things on fire.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1DoubleDealer Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autobot, Decepticon, and evil imperialist military vehicle]]
*'''Doubledealer with Knok & Skar''' (Powermaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': Engine holder/chest plate, missile top, missile bottom/solid light blaster
: Doubledealer's "default" mode is an ICBM missile launcher truck with no visible [[Insignia|faction sigils]]. One engine can plug into the top of the truck, while the other can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile. By plugging [[Knok]] into the engine socket, his Autobot humanoid [[robot mode]] is unlocked. In this form, the ICBM splits up to form a handgun and shoulder-mounted (non-firing) launcher. Also, [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]] can be stored by plugging him into the robot's butt. By plugging Skar into the socket in truck mode, his Decepticon "bird" mode is unlocked, and the missile splits into a pair of guns (one on his back and the other on his undercarriage). In bird mode, Knok can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile.

: This mold was used to make ''Masterforce'' [[Clouder#Toys|Doubleclouder]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Doubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_doubledealer.jpg Instruction booklet for Doubledealer at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Transformers Generations Voyager Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In robot mode, he's got an Autobot symbol on his butt and a Decepticon symbol on his mullet.]]
*'''Decepticon Doubledealer''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number:'' '''02 / 004'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, scimitar, missile

: Part of the fifth wave of [[2012]]–[[2013]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Doubledealer is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line, and transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, with teeth and eye nosecone decorations to evoke the original toy's Decepticon mode, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded cannon that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. He comes with a blaster and a sword, both of which mount/are held by [[5 mm post]]. He features 5mm ports for his hands, shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings, while both weapons have numerous additional posts and ports. His head is based off his original toy's head (and yes, therefore, no more face-swapping feature).

: In keeping with the faction-switching part of the character concept, Doubledealer has no faction sigils on his robot mode, a Decepticon sigil on the jet mode, and an Autobot sigil on the tank mode. Unfortunately, the [[design flaw]] in the shoulder construction remains. Doubledealer's stock photography has him slightly mistransformed, depicting his shoulder wings folded inward in robot mode, and his waist flaps folded in tank mode.

: This version of the mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cloud|Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenDoubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on ''Generations'' Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Voyager-Doubledealer.jpg|upright=2|thumb|At least they had the courtesy of putting the missile on his bird mode back rather than letting it dangle below.]]
*'''Doubledealer''' (Leader Class, July[[2020]])
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E23'''
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-08'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 26]], 2020'''
:*''Accessories'': (non-firing) missile front and back sections, bird tail section with vehicle stabilizer legs, radar pod, two non-firing missile pods, machine gun
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Doubledealer is a brand-new mold, modernizing the original figure to a great extent. He is the first Leader class figure in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to be a fully Leader-sized figure rather than a Voyager-size figure with added parts. He still transforms into a missile carrier and a robot bird. This version officially has the whole missile on top, similar to his Dreamwave design. However, the end can be mounted underneath for a G1 accurate look. Doubledealer also features a new fourth mode, featuring fold-out stabilizer legs that pose the vehicle as though it were launching the missile. His chest has a compartment inside to store ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' 'cassette'-type Micromasters similarly to [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] - and cassette versions of Knok and Skar were released in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Selects|Generations Selects]]'' subline to accompany him.

:Speaking of Knok: Leader Doubledealer's robot-mode abs are sculpted to look like he still has the G1 Knok Powermaster engine inserted. This ''[[kibble#faux parts|faux]]'' Knok segment is actually removable and can be used by any toy with a [[5 mm post|5mm post]].

:Doubledealer features panels on his robot mode shoulders that can be flipped to display either Autobot or Decepticon insignias, referencing his duplicitous nature. He has no visible faction insignias in vehicle or bird modes.

:Special care should be taken when transforming him into bird mode: it involves a "staircase" motion that pushes his double-jointed knees in one direction while pushing his lower legs in the opposite direction, and if excessive force is used the lower legs can pop out of the knee assembly and are subsequently very difficult to reattach. In addition, the friction joints in his elbows are rather weak and tend to droop when he's holding his gun.

:Originally shown as a [[Mercenary]] at [[Toy Fair|New York Toy Fair 2020]], Doubledealer was released in outwardly-Decepticon themed packaging, but with Mercenary symbols on the instructions and the cardboard backdrop. Also on that backdrop, like all Earthrise toys, is an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map, with a thin red piece of transparent plastic to read the star map. Doubledealer's piece of the map contains the labeled location of [[Caminus_(planet)|CAMINUS]], though the planet resembles [[Nebulos|Nebulos]].

:In an unusual approach for any Transformers toy, Doubledealer is packaged with his hands against his hips in a Superman-like [[wikipedia:Power_posing|power pose]].
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==Notes==
* Despite Doubledealer's packaging using the Decepticon color scheme and logo, contemporary fiction depicted him as a "whichever".
* Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon", the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.
* In the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon]], [[Clouder|Doubleclouder]] is colored as if he was Double''dealer'', rather than using the Doubleclouder toy's coloration. This isn't the only instance of the cartoon using [[Hasbro]] colorations over [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s; the Decepticon [[Sparkdash]] use Hasbro colors as well, rather than their Takara-released toy colors.
* Thanks to the use of 5 mm ports, the rocket from the original Doubledealer figure can be used on the ''Thrilling 30'' version. Even the over-the-shoulder rocket feature can be simulated by plugging the solid light blaster onto the back of Doubledealer's arm and then plugging the rocket front into the 5 mm port on the blaster's rear.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Doubledealer''' (ダブルディーラー ''Daburudīrā'')

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Paleotrex

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:''Paleotrex is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Fossilizer]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:WFCKingdom-Paleotrexart.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|[[Weird_Al|Frightening in the Dark]]]]
'''Paleotrex''' is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] 65 million years in the making, transforming into the fossilized remains of a mighty ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', but also able to separate into skeletal armor and weaponry for his comrades.

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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Paleotrex.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|I Spared no Expense!]]
*'''Paleotrex''' (Deluxe Fossilizer, [[2021]])
**''ID number'': TBA
**''Japanese ID number'': TBA
**''Japanese release date'': TBA
**''Accessories'': TBA
:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Paleotrex transforms from skeletal dinosaur to robot and back. As a Fossilizer, Paleotrex can split into weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] for use by other ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' figures.

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==Notes==
[[File:Primal's mace vs Paleotrex's face.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*When its "mask" is flipped down, Paleotrex's robot mode head is based on [[Optimus Primal]]'s spiky mace.
[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
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