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User talk:Cyberlink420

2022-03-19T04:43:44Z

Hexnut17: Forgive my mistake, was looking at the above talk’s date to make sure I was typing it in properly and just copied the same date, so just correcting it

==Previous discussions==
Previous discussions from before I became an admin can be found at [[User talk:Cyberlink420/Archive1|Archive]]. However, please do not edit the Archive page.



Why are you against my merger with those go-bot page if i may be so bold to ask?--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 20:56, 3 October 2021 (EDT)

== Ok, sorry ==
Can I re-upload it after it fits the standards of this wiki? --[[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 20:08, 9 April 2021 (EDT)
:Sure, but you might be better off finding a different image of Whirl. In the one you uploaded, she's just sort of standing there, while all the other images are more dynamic and show her actually doing things. Try to find something more distinct that better conveys what the character is doing in the episode. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:39, 9 April 2021 (EDT)

== Hoist Goes Hollywood ==

You reverted my edit saying it was "still a stretch." What I wrote was:

"The Autobot cast for this episode is particularly appropriate. Apart from Hoist, all the Autobots who crash the filming in search of stardom are notably vain attention-seekers. Though this trait is rarely played up with Warpath, his ego regarding his gun and shooting skills is mentioned in his bios, and he appropriately makes his entrance by displaying his sharpshooting skills."

My question is this: How the heck is that a stretch? It notes what was clearly the writer's intention in casting the episode and explains the choice of a character who would seemingly be the odd man out.

I don't do a lot of editing on here, and I genuinely try to do so only when I feel I'm adding something or improving something in accordance with the standards as I understand them, but I've had several edits reverted recently that I had put a good amount of thought into, and the justifications for those reversions have been uniformly unsatisfying and very poorly explained. {{unsigned|Tjfosko}}
:I genuinely don't think the writer put that much thought into it. And unless you have an interview with the writer saying as much, you can't say it was clearly their intention; it was more likely as simple as them being told "here's the toy(s) we want to promote this week, write a story about them". This just feels like adding a note for the sake of adding a note on an overly crowded page. (I personally think a lot of the existing notes don't serve to add much either, so it's not just a you thing.) And please remember to sign your talk page posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:29, 15 May 2021 (EDT)

::So, you don't think the writer of the episode picked specifically four glory-hounds to crash a movie studio hoping for stardom, but that he instead got a note saying, "We want you to sell Hoist, Tracks, Sunstreaker, Powerglide, and Warpath this week"? Look at Earl Kress's episode credits. "The Immobilizer" is practically the only episode dealing with Ironhide's age (besides a few minor asides) and actually features a rare instance of Trailbreaker being a jokester. "B.O.T.," for all its flaws, plays up Swindle better than any other episode. "Desertion of the Dinobots" doesn't have the same degree of focus, but the episodes he wrote tend to be very strong in their depictions of characters. Even if your scenario of "promote these toys this week" is accurate (which I don't think it is, as the production materials that I've seen make it seem like Hasbro gave broad strokes with the exception of a few instances of "don't use this guy because we aren't releasing him" (Reflector) or "shove this in somewhere because it's a new toy" (Protectobots)), that only makes the cast more noteworthy, as it's an incredibly convenient accident. It seems way, way more likely that the writers, with the exception of the more mercenary jobs like "The Search for Vector Sigma," were given a box of toys and told, "these are your available characters, choose as you wish."

::As for the unsigned comment, my bad. Slipped my mind. Trying to keep up with that. [[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 11:51, 17 May 2021 (EDT)

== Just a suggestion ==

Since G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron have an extremely long list of appearances and will likely have even more in the future, can I split their Game appearances into separate pages? --[[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 13:36, 16 August 2021 (EDT)
:This has actually already been proposed over at [[Talk:Optimus Prime (G1)#Another split?]] -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:43, 16 August 2021 (EDT)

== Arcana ==

Hi. I just edited the Arcana page. However, I can't make the caption link to the page. The link and the caption are separate. Could you edit it so that the caption links to the page, please?
Cybertron1986 15:09, 15 September 2021 (EDT)

I suppose I should learn how to do it on practice pages. Thank you.
Cybertron1986 15:14, 15 September 2021 (EDT)

== My mistake ==

Wait really? Oh gosh, my extreme apologies then! I wasn't aware that was a UK English spelling! I saw both Installment and Instalment on the same page and thought it was an error. [[User:BigRobot|BigRobot]] ([[User talk:BigRobot|talk]]) 23:05, 26 September 2021 (EDT)BigRobot

==Delete==
why do you keep deleting my stuff? is it irrelevant? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 13:27, 8 November 2021 (EST)
:Irrelevant and/or inaccurate. For example, you claimed Doublecrosser said something that was actually said by Bug Bite, and you repeatedly got Rack'n'Ruin's name wrong. Also, you really need to stop trying to remove every instance of profanity; the wiki has always been PG-13, and any words that have been used in official Transformers media like "bitch" and "shit" are okay for use. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:40, 8 November 2021 (EST)
:::Noted, but that sounds unprofessional. Also, watch the tone. you are unnecessarily rude. {{unsigned|Tylerwu}}

==Apology==
For your politeness, I would like to formally apologize. I know I was being a jerk and being immature. That happens to me all the time. I'm sorry I did all that to you. Just please remember that not everyone needs to be treated like underlings and so. But in my case, I totally deserved it. So I'm just apologising. Thanks, [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 16:23, 8 November 2021 (EST)
:I genuinely appreciate the apology, but actions ultimately speak louder than words, so I hope you take this to heart and practice better judgment going forward. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:35, 8 November 2021 (EST)

==Universal==
Hello, can you keep some of my edits? or at least change them? I feel like the "difference from film" section might be relevant. Also, ironhide and ratchet don't speak. Should they still be credited? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 19:58, 3 December 2021 (EST)
:It's not really meant to be explicitly based on any of the films, so it's largely unnecessary to note any differences. And as I said before, there's no reason for us to document what happens when the ride breaks because it's not standard procedure, and not everyone is going to have the same experience during a malfunction, so it's impossible to log every possible result. Also, Ratchet and Ironhide appear and speak in the queue for the ride, which the article also covers. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:21, 3 December 2021 (EST)

==Play Doh==
Hi, you deleted my stuff about the compound from the spoiler boxes from the WFC trilliogy toys because it was not marketed as playdoh, yet now, there is a new section about playdoh. Even though it IS playdoh, it was never marketed as playdoh. If you choose to keep it, why delete mine? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 21:45, 13 January 2022 (EST)
:Apart from the fact that I didn't even realize someone had added it back until a few days ago (and was convinced to let it stay in a separate discussion), the current write-up is much more detailed and actually explains why it's mentioned in the Play-Doh article. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:21, 13 January 2022 (EST)

== Whirl - Marvel UK - Time Wars ==

You removed my parenthetical regarding Whirl's lack of appearance because you believed it had no bearing on his survival. However, no one knows what happened to Whirl since he never appeared, and that makes his survival ambiguous. The current note is also confusing as written because it implies Whirl appears in Time Wars, but he doesn't. I was trying to add in some clarity to answer a question I'd been trying to get answered for myself, as I looked through the wiki trying to figure out what happened to Whirl or if he'd died in a story that I somehow didn't have in my collection (since my G1 comics collection is the Titan collections, and with the weird way the UK stories were collected I wasn't 100% positive I had all the relevant stories), and it took far more digging than it should have for me to figure it out, and the Time Wars note did cause me actual confusion.[[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 12:28, 17 February 2022 (EST)
:I disagree with outright questioning his survival, but I do think it's worth bringing up on his page that he stopped appearing, without us outright saying he's alive or dead. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 12:34, 17 February 2022 (EST)
::I added a note to Whirl's character page to that effect. It was also deleted. Like probably 90% of the edits I make. C'est la vie. And I don't really mean to so much question his survival but to say that there's never any real statement as to what happened to him.[[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 12:46, 17 February 2022 (EST)

== Re:Account rename ==

Thanks for the heads up! But there were other reasons why I wanted to ditch my old account, such as it being tied to an email I don't have access to anymore and me only vaguely remembering the password. It's not like I did much on it anyway, I think my most notable contribution was correcting a typo or two. If the staff wants me to use my old account for safe-keeping purposes or something, then I'd be fine with that though. --[[User:AmeliaLH|AmeliaLH]] ([[User talk:AmeliaLH|talk]]) 00:01, 25 February 2022 (EST)
:No worries. This was more just to ask if you would rather use a renamed old account or a fresh account since the rules only permit you to have one. I'll close your old account then. Thanks, and happy editing! -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:36, 25 February 2022 (EST)

== "nipping this in the bud" ==

I take it you're just going to block me so you don't have to provide an argument, yeah? [[User:Elita1|Elita1]] ([[User talk:Elita1|talk]]) 23:14, 26 February 2022 (EST)
:I don't have to. As our [[Transformers_Wiki:Policies#Attitude_towards_authority|policy]] states, "he who owns the house, makes the rules". And as all of the admins are of the agreement that white nationalism is bad and have never been afraid to call out shitty people (see: [[Pat Lee]], [[Adam Baldwin]]), I see no reason why the paragraph should be removed. The fact that you joined just to do so indicates your intentions are less than noble. I suggest you drop it, or you will find yourself banned immediately. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:19, 26 February 2022 (EST)
::As you wish. [[User:Elita1|Elita1]] ([[User talk:Elita1|talk]]) 23:30, 26 February 2022 (EST)

== Discord ban appeal ==

Hey, not sure if you are the right person to ask, but over a year ago, I don’t quite recall when, I was (rightfully) banned from the Discord server for my immature and attention seeking behaviour, truthfully I am glad I was banned sooner than later since at that time I probably would’ve gotten myself banned for something much worst,
Now that over a year has passed, and I’ve dealt with a lot of the issues I had with my life and gotten myself in a better place, mentally socially, etc and again I’m into Transformers than ever I wanted to be able to contribute to the Wiki again, and learn how to be more professional about my edits, and I’d like to rejoin the discord server for that purpose, in order to discuss wiki contributions, unlike before when I *only* wanted it as a place to talk and receive attention when I had no one else to talk to in my life, I don’t mean to come off as sappy or anything of the sort, just me asking for a second chance and stating how I intend to be better if given it. (I was Lucas-Magic-Ninja’s on the Discord). [[User:Hexnut17|Hexnut17]] ([[User talk:Hexnut17|talk]]) 00:38, March 19 2022 (EST)

User talk:Cyberlink420

2022-03-19T04:40:59Z

Hexnut17:

User:Hexnut17

2022-03-19T04:17:00Z

Hexnut17:

‘Sup I’m Lucas, your not really average Canadian

Not sure what else to put here, thanks for stopping by.

Aftermath (BW episode)

2020-09-18T02:21:38Z

Hexnut17: Synopsis

{{episode
|series=BWtoon
|ep=27
|image=Aftermath Cheetor quantum surge.jpg
|caption=[[Stan Bush]]'s guitar finds a victim.
|title="Aftermath"
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|airdate=[[October 26]], 1997
|written by=[[Larry DiTillio]]
|directed by=[[Colin Davies]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuity=[[Beast Wars continuity]]
|packaged with=[[Claw Jaw#Toys|Transmetal Claw Jaw]], [[Airazor (BW)#Toys|Airazor]], [[Razorclaw (BW)#Toys|Razorclaw]]
}}
'''After the destruction of the alien machine and the death of Optimus, the remaining Maximals are left to pick up the pieces and fend off the Predacons... with some strange new upgrades.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Aftermath Megatron quantum surge.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|That's odd, I don't remember ordering a glow-in-the-dark redeco]]
At their respective bases, both the [[Maximal]]s and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s react to [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]'s death. The Maximals are in a state of shock, whereas the Predacons laugh, jeer and generally have a good time. However, these moods are short-lived. The destruction of the [[Planet Buster]] causes a [[quantum surge]] which very soon hits [[Earth|the planet]]. In the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] are affected by it in the control room, as is the unconscious body of [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] down below. The surge also severely rocks the [[Darksyde (BW)|Predacon ship]], causing [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] to fall into the CR pool while [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] catch the surge's full effect. Megatron is thrown onto the floor of the base, while Scorponok and Terrorsaur lose control of their hover platforms and collide into each other. The collision causes both of them to fall into the lava pit, where they are terminated. After the surge, Waspinator emerges from the CR pool, joyous to have survived. He sees Megatron in the shadows, having been upgraded by the surge into a new [[Transmetal]] body.

[[File:Aftermath Rattrap Cheetor.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Look at my hands! Oh, sorry, Cheetor.]]
In the Maximal base, both Rattrap and Cheetor are startled at each other's new appearance until each realizes the same has happened to himself. [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] suggests they both try out their new [[beast mode]]s which they discover that they have a rat on wheels, and [[Flight|Flight]] for Cheetor, they give them a test, only to crash, [[Tigatron]] and Airazor go off on the hunt for the spiders who are partly responsible for Optimus Primal's death.

Under Tarantulas's control, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] begins to leave the ''Axalon'' while he insists she bring his body along. Unbeknownst to them, the eyes of [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]'s severed head glow back online...

[[File:Aftermath Rhinox Dinobot.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Who needs a Maximal Torture Chamber with him on your team?]]
Back upstairs, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] come back online. Rhinox orders Rattrap to tell him everything. Dinobot then announces that he should be leader, but after a stern throttling by Rhinox, he backs down.

Blackarachnia and Tarantulas escape the base only to be intercepted by Tigatron and Airazor, with the latter punching Blackarachnia for a second time. However, help for the she-spider is on its way. Megatron is never above kicking somebody while they're down, so he brings a full Predacon assault (in the form of Waspinator) to join the Tarantulas-possessed Blackarachnia in an assault on the ''Axalon''. Airazor and Tigatron are blasted offline by Megatron. The alert sounds inside the ''Axalon'', so Rhinox sends the two new Transmetals outside while he and Dinobot try to set up the [[Sentinel (BW)|defenses]]. However, Inferno emerges into the room and immediately blasts Rhinox backwards using a missile, which prompts Dinobot into a physical brawl with the Predacon.

[[File:Aftermath Megatron beast.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|First it was Tyrannosaurs in F-14s...now it's ''Tyrannosaurs with Turbines!'']]
Outside, Tarantulas forces Blackarachnia to retreat against her and Megatron's wishes. Waspinator battles Cheetor, much surprised that the "cat-bot" can fly. After a bit of a beating, Waspinator retreats. Following some more shooting, Megatron transforms into vehicle mode and charges at Rattrap, who transforms into beast mode and uses his tail to trip the Predacon. Megatron is not out of the fight yet, however, and he blasts Cheetor off the cliff. Cheetor transforms to flight mode to escape, but crashes into Rattrap. Megatron prepares to end the new bots.

Inferno and Dinobot are still locked in combat when Rhinox grabs Inferno and throws him out of the base lift. He then challenges Megatron with one of the Chainguns of Doom. Megatron realizes with only a broken Inferno in his army that he is no match for Maximals, so he calls a retreat.

Elsewhere, under one of the Planet Buster-generated storms, [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)|two stasis pods]] are shown lying in a barren area, their DNA scanners malfunctioning.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s
|c1=
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (1)
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] (2)
*[[Tigatron]] (3)
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (4)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (12)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (13)
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (14)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s
|c2=
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (5)
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (6)
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (7)
*[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] (8)
*[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] (9)
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (10)
*[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] (11)

}}
==Quotes==
"Yes, I am good, aren't I?" ''[smacks Waspinator]'' "But we can discuss my brilliance later. Now, there is work to be done." 
"What kind of work?" 
"The Predacon kind. We must defeat the remaining Maximals while they mourn their dear, departed leader. This will be the final battle!"
:—'''Megatron''' wastes no time...delivering exposition to '''Terrorsaur'''.

"I'm here, inside your pretty little head, controlling your pretty little thoughts."
:—'''Tarantulas''' makes pretty little threats against Blackarachnia.

"What's with you two?" ''[gestures toward pants area]'' "Is my gear box hangin' out or somethin'?"
:—'''Rattrap''', paragon of social graces...

''[Dinobot and Rattrap are about to have a fight]'' 
"''Enough.'' Stand down, Dinobot." 
"By what right do you command me? With Optimus gone, I should be—" 
''[Rhinox grabs Dinobot by the neck and picks him up]'' 
"I'm in a ''bad mood''. '''''Understand?'''''" 
"''Uh-huh.''"
:—'''Rhinox''' proves to '''Dinobot''' that Maximals can be scary too.

"New packaging. Same product. '''Losers.'''"
:—'''Megatron''', not impressed with the Transmetalized Maximals.

"...but if you ask me, the Beast Wars just got a whole lot weirder."
:—'''Rattrap''', as he watches a robot ''T. rex'' with roller skates fly away.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
*Waspinator's gun is whipped out of his hand by Cheetor, but moments later, he transforms fully, ''including'' his gun forming his [[beast mode]]'s abdomen.
*Rattrap is seen dropping his shield (which acts as a hubcap for his wheels in beast mode) before Cheetor crashes into him, but, upon impact, both hubcaps are seen on his back.

===Continuity errors===

===Continuity notes===
*The planet survived the Vok attack, but it's clear that the ecosystem didn't make it out unscathed. Notably, the jungle that separated the ''Axalon'' from the ''Darksyde'' appears to have been burnt away, with only a few stumps remaining.
*There are methods to the madness that is Transmetallization. All of the original ten Transformers who did not emerge from stasis pods on Earth would have become Transmetals, but several of them were protected from the quantum surge in a [[CR chamber]]. For reasons that have never been explained, Transformers born on Earth were immune to the quantum surge.
*While both ships survived the Planet Buster's attack, the Quantum Surge severely damaged their structures. The ''Darksyde'' is now more gray than green and the rear section of the fuselage has collapsed and bent. The ''Axalon'''s surfaces now look very deteriorated and the ship is bent/fractured at about the halfway point of the forward fuselage.
*Gadgets and powers:
** As the debut of the Transmetals, the episode spends a good chunk of its time showcasing all their new features, particularly their "vehicle" modes.
** Rattrap's beast mode thighs can detach in robot mode and be used as shields.

===Real-world references===
[[File:BW Scorponok Terrorsaur deaths.jpg|thumb|200px|Will Scorponok return? Of course he won't.]]
* Terrorsaur's death scene resembles that of the [[Transformers vs. The Terminator|Terminator]] in ''[[w:Terminator 2: Judgment Day|Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]''.

===Trivia===
*A new title sequence debuted this episode for the new season. It effectively summarized the events of "[[Other Voices, Part 2|Other Voices]]" and "Aftermath", which was a bit odd since major story points like the quantum surge appeared in the credits before they actually got shown in the episode itself. Although the credits "spoil" the debut of the Fuzors and most of the Transmetals, Optimus Primal's Transmetal form is not shown, presumably in an effort to keep his return in the third episode a surprise.
*As they plunge into the lava, Terrorsaur and Scorponok are glowing with the same Transmetallization energy; this was written in as an "out" in case the writers needed to bring them back.
**They would come back in [[IDW Publishing|one continuity]], about 10 years after the fact.
*Waspinator was originally intended to die in this episode instead of Terrorsaur, but due to fan popularity and the fact the writers needed a character for comic relief, he was granted amnesty. This is somewhat reflected in Waspinator's line as he emerges from the CR chamber: ''"Waspinator is...'''alive'''! Hee hee!"''
*The recap of the last episode actually shows Optimus approaching the center of the moon before the explosion, a scene cut from the first-season finale.
* Inferno can survive getting shot point blank in the head. Awesome!

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Et le Combat Reprend'''" ("And the Battle Resumes")

:*''Title:'' "'''Contrecoup'''" ("Aftermath")

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Dopo l'esplosione'''" ("After the Blast")

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Kaette Kita ze!'''" (帰ってきたぜ!, "We're Back!")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 6]] [[1999]]
::*In Japan, the second and third seasons of ''Beast Wars'' were rebranded as a new series: ''Beast Wars Metals''. Release of this series was delayed, with the original cartoons ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' and ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' filling the broadcast gap between ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Wars Metals''.
::*The episode "[[Bad Spark]]" actually premiered in Japan nearly a year before this proper "first" episode, as part of the theatrical film ''[[Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers]]'', released in December of 1998. To keep viewers up to date, the "Bad Spark" segment of the film was preceded by numerous clips from this episode.
::*Just for the record, the adlibbing in the ''Beast Wars Metals'' series is exponentially increased from the (already excessive) adlibbing in the ''Beast Wars'' series. Additionally, the self-referential, goofy and relentless sense of humor is ratcheted up, making the Japanese dub of ''Metals'' almost a satire of itself.
::*When [[Predacon computer|NAVIko]] alerts Megatron to the incoming quantum surge near the start of the episode, she flusters and mixes up her words. Her alert at first is the declaration '''"Hentai!"''' She then corrects herself and shouts '''"Taihen!"''' ("Oh no!"). I think you all know what "hentai" popularly means, but the word can also be used to mean "transformation" or "change". Get your minds out of the gutters.
::*As Terrorsaur sinks to his doom in the lava, he shrieks out some last words: "What is this!?" Scorponok, meanwhile, just repeats his verbal tic over and over before groaning: "Orya Orya Orya!"
::*Rattrap's and Cheetor's conversation about their new appearances is less a "conversation" and more just the two of them saying "Pikapika!" ("Glittery!") over and over again. The incessant use of the phrase is dated, but a reference to the massive [[Pokeformers|Pokémon]] craze sweeping Japan (particularly in the ''way'' they say "Pikapika", devolving into Pikachu impressions as they repeat it).
::*Whenever a Transmetal (or just "Metal", in this dub) transforms to their third-mode, they now announce it as "Vehicle Mode!"
::*When Tarantulas forces Blackarachnia to disobey Megatron's orders and dessert the battle, as she webslings away with Tarantulas's inert body, Blackarachnia screams a mocking, "See ya later!" to Megatron. This runs completely counter to the ''intent'' of the scene, as Blackarachnia had just gone on about how she didn't want to risk disobeying and infuriating Megatron again so soon after her most recent betrayal. Another fine example of [[Yoshikazu Iwanami]]'s excessive adlibbing style.
::*When Megatron first transforms into Transmetal ''T. rex'' mode, he squeals in a high-pitched voice, "''So cooooooool!''"
::*As Megatron retreats and carts off Inferno, he howls in a silly voice, "So long!"
::*And on the subject of silly voices, when Dinobot finally exits the Axalon after the battle, he dramatically announces "Here's Dinobot! ...Huh?" in a really goofy voice (and, obviously, this would seem quite counter to his established personality).

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Consequências'''" ("Consequences")

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Jié Hòu Yú Bō'''" (劫后余波, "Aftermath of the Doom")

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''El Día Después'''" ("The Day After")

:*''Title:'' "'''Las Consecuencias'''" (America, "The Consequences")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1998 — Pack in video with [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] & [[Razorclaw (BW)|Razorclaw]] 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 1998 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Series 2 / Volume 1 ({{w|Siren Visual|Siren Entertainment}}) 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1999 — ''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers: Metals'' — We're Back! ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1999 — Pack in video with Transmetal [[Claw Jaw]]. ([[Universal]])
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers: Metals'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — English and Japanese audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Second Season ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Seasons 2 & 3 ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2006 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 2 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)

[[Category:Beast Wars episodes]]
[[Category:Pack-in material]]

Crisis (Armada)

2020-09-05T04:46:42Z

Hexnut17:

{{disambig3|Crisis}}
{{episode|
|series=Armada
|ep=39
|prev=Threaten
|next=Remorse
|title="Crisis"
|furigana=きき
|japanese=地球
|romaji=Kiki
|translation=Earth: Crisis
|image=crisis.jpg
|caption=I would have waited an-wait, you've heard this before.
|production code=TF: A-39
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Ryō Motohira]]
|englishadaptation=[[Terry Klassen]]
|director=[[Hidehito Ueda]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.]]
|airdate=[[August 19]], [[2003]] (English, Canada) [[September 26]], [[2003]] (Japanese) [[October 10]], [[2003]] (English, United States)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Megatron prepares to use the ''Hydra Cannon'' to destroy the Autobots' base on Earth from space.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Crisis kids standing around.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Shouldn't the skies be ''red''?]]
As [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Hydra Cannon|new weapon]] causes panic on [[Earth]] and the sky is filled with a strong green haze, the kids don't know what action they should take next.

On board the [[Decepticon]]s' ship, Megatron annoys [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] by laughing at the tactician's silly head. To himself, Thrust mocks Megatron's silly head. Outside, the force fields block [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]'s efforts to attack the ship.

The [[Autobot]]s wonder how to destroy the Decepticon ship without killing the [[Mini-Con]]s in its core. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] angrily blames the entire situation on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], and goes so far as to yell at [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] for letting Starscream join the Autobots. Instead of responding, Optimus leaves to let Hot Shot whine vengeance on the edge of sanity.

In the warp room, Optimus Prime inspects his own [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] before Jetfire returns. When the Autobots and kids assemble in the warp room, Optimus announces he has a plan to save Earth. Hot Shot's request to join both Prime and Jetfire are shot down, and in exchange, Prime attempts to pass the Matrix on to Hot Shot, who refuses to accept it.

[[File:Crisis Optimus blocks Hydra Cannon.jpg|200px|thumb|Somebody is getting pregnant.]]

Starscream considers his position with the Decepticons. When requested, he puts aside the compassion he's learned and fires upon Earth, even if it harms humans. But when the shields are lowered to fire, Prime and Jetfire take advantage of the window and begin to attack.

The Decepticons rush out to fight the two Autobots. Eventually Megatron and Optimus are faced against each other, but his desire to save Earth causes Optimus to glow yellow and use his body to block the ''Hydra Cannon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s energy blast.

[[File:Crisis Optimus Prime dies.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Hey guys, it's just like that scene in the obscenity-filled uncut version of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Prime disintegrates! I really saw it as a kid, while playing with my blue [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] toy!]]

Optimus Prime holds back the blast (visible on Earth). With pieces of him breaking off, he pushes the blast back over the Decepticon ship. When the cannon is spent, Optimus stands, bleached white. Right when the kids happen to see the Autobot leader standing, [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|he shatters into tiny fragments]]. The kids, the other Autobots, and even Megatron shout concerned yells.

The Decepticons retreat, while Jetfire recovers [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and Optimus Prime's Matrix.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (10)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (16)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (17)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (18)
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] (19)
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] (20)
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] (21)
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] (22)

|c2=
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (11)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (12)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (13)
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] (14)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (15)
*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] (26)
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (27)

|c3=
*[[Sullivan (Armada)|Sullivan]] (1)
*Other research center technicians (2)
*[[Kelly Bomgartner]] (3)
*[[Rad White]] (4)
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] (5)
*[[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] (6)
*[[Carlos Lopez]] (7)
*[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] (8)
*[[Jhon Thompson]] (9)

|h4=[[Mini-Con]]s|c4=
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (23)
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (24)
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (25)
*[[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] (28)
}}

==Quotes==
"But Rad, we can't stand around and not say anything while the whole stinkin' planet blows up to smithereens."
:—'''Carlos'''

"Do as the Squidhead says, men." 
"...Squidhead? Even you, Megatron?"
:—'''Megatron''' begins to belittle '''Thrust'''

"What's that? You don’t enjoy my Earthly humor? Buck up, soldier, or you’ll be looking at a demotion." 
"...I understand, sir."
:— '''Megatron''' tells '''<s>Squidhead</s> Thrust''' to take it like a man. And he takes it.

"Ha ha! Don't you just love watching those miserable mechanical morons attempt to attack me, Squidhead?" 
''[to self]'' "I wish he wouldn't call me that any more. How would he like to be called flathead?" ''[giggles]'' 
"So why don't you share your little joke with everyone?" 
"Ahem, I wasn't laughing, sir." ''[to self]'' "Flathead...boy, I can really dish it out." 
"You...are a freak."
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Thrust'''

"You have betrayed my trust on more than one occasion, Starscream, but you always seemed to return to the Decepticon fold when it really mattered. So can I trust you this time? Well, Starscream?"
:—'''Megatron''' to Starscream, describing [[Starscream (disambiguation)|the problem]] [[Megatron (disambiguation)|they]] generally have.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Micron Legend''===
*In ''Micron Legend'', Thrust's nickname for Megatron was in reference to his horns invoking the appearance of a stag beetle, instead of flatness.
*''Micron Legend'' includes few redrawn and more detailed shots of the surface of the Hydra Cannon ship.
*After Hot Shot blames Optimus for letting Starscream join the autobots and the Autobot commander leaves, Hot Shot originally starts pounding the floor continuing to yell out his frustration over Starscream's betrayal, with Blurr commenting all of them being too naive. In ''Armada'' Hot Shot's frustration is targeted more on Optimus' decision, with Blurr reassuring him that Starscream will soon pay.
* The poorly put together scene of Tidal Wave appearing behind Optimus (noted velow) is redrawn and re-edired to correctly have the Decepticon emerge from solidly colored explosion and smoke.
*Megatron yells "This cannot be!" while Thrust describes in shock that Optimus managed to stop the blast from the Hydra Cannon in ''Armada''. In ''Micron Legend'', their reactions are swithed around.
*Smokescreen's line about Optimus and Jetfire becoming invincible when they combine, following with "Isn't that right?" is pretty much identical in both versions, in ''Armada'' he sounds confused and seems to his last line as a guestion. This could be missinterpretation of the line, as in ''Micron Legend'' he speaks in boisterous tone.
*In ''Armada'' after Jetfire finds Sparkplug drifting in space holding the Matrix, he sadly and loudly declares he will never forget his commander. In the original, he painly grunts before letting out loud, agonized scream.

===Animation and technical errors===
*One newsreader has a name plate on his desk reading "Jhon Thompson".
*When Jetfire transforms after hitting the shield, he raises his arms presumably anticipating his shield and gun attaching, but they never appear. A moment later they are present on his arms.
*Carlos and Fred talk about attacking the Hydra Cannon with the "Cybertron ship". While the Autobots' ship is obviously ment to travel back to the Cybertron planet, the line could be an error of the Japanese ''Cybertron'' faction name not being translated into ''Autobot''.
*When Optimus is explaining that it might be the final battle, his grille is missing.
*As Optimus is blasting the Hydra Cannon, he gets shot in the back by purple blast. As he turns around, Tidal Wave just fades into the shot out of nowhere.
*As Tidal Wave falls on top of Starscream, the jet Decepticon is misscolored with all of his normally red parts being either grey or white.
*When Optimus activates the power of the Matrix to escape Megatron, his left leg is miscolored gray.
*In the Finnish dub, when Kelly reports on a bring light on the sky (the blast from the Hydra Cannon), her voice actress missreads one the words in her line, and immediately corrects herself, seemingly without an option for another take on the line.

===Continuity errors===
*Optimus and Megatron duel near the nose of the spaceship before the Autobot leader rushes to block the Hydra Cannon blast. When Megatron is later seen in wider shot with other Decepticons (and Jetfire) on the ship's deck, he is shown to be suddenly standing further back than others.
**Tidal Wave, last seen falling right on top of Starscream, has also disappeared.

===Transformers References===
*When Optimus shows Hot Shot the Matrix and identifies it, he states that it's a gift from the original Transformers, and that it holds all the data from previous commanders, like its Generation 1 counterpart.
* Optimus then asks Hot Shot to hold onto the Matrix for him. Hot Shot's Japanese name is Hot Rod, a name shared with [[Hot Rod (G1)|a holder of the Matrix]] from Generation 1.

===Trivia===
*Jetfire rejects Hot Shot from joining the mission on the Decepticon ship, since the latter cannot [[Powerlinx|Powerlinx]] like him and Optimus can. ''[[transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Yet...]]''

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Die Hydra-Kanone'''" ("The Hydra-Cannon")
:*''Original airdate:'' This episode was never shown on TV, but was dubbed in 2003. The dub premiered in 2009 with the German DVD release of the show.

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Válság'''" ("Crisis")

'''Korean'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Jiguleul Jikyeola'''" (지구를 지켜라, "Protect the Earth")
:*This episode is the marked finale of the Korean dub, effectively leaving Optimus Prime's death permanent. Wonder how Korean viewers felt at the time.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Micron Legend'' — Volume 10 ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two ([[Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Collector's Edition ([[Universal]]) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two ([[New KSM]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Armada episodes]]

User:Hexnut17

2020-08-21T16:03:00Z

Hexnut17:

I am Lucas

i'm a fan of Armada... was my main interest when i was younger, and i always loved this wiki for it's humor and unqiue sense of style compared to Wiki's for other things out there.

so enjoy my contributions with Cheesy Baloney Apple Waffle bagel Peanut Butter Juice, and great lemonade balls

Glitch (episode)

2020-07-11T19:51:26Z

Hexnut17:

{{disambig3|Glitch}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 10
|image=Glitch bugged beam.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Mission Inaudible
|next=Five into Four
|title="Glitch"
|airdate=[[January 26]], [[2019]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Danny Stack]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''Medix's dedication to logic comes in useful after he learns a glitch trick from one of the computer simulations.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits experience an [[earthquake (event)|earthquake]] in a simulation of [[Griffin Rock]]. Once the shaking stops, everyone starts looking for [[human]]s in need of rescuing. [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] wishes all humans behaved like the simulations, which confuses [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] as the simulated humans are all behaving perfectly logically so why wouldn't the real ones do the same? When a fallen girder starts glitching, [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] reasons that they just need to do something unexpected, and moves another nearby girder, causes the glitched girder to disappear and allowing her to rescue a dog. The recruits celebrate a successful rescue, but Medix believes it doesn't count because the sim was glitching. The rescue alarm goes off and the recruits join [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] and [[Cody Burns|Cody]] for a briefing—a delivery truck carrying explosive canisters has overturned in Griffin Rock.

Cody accompanies the team as they head to the accident site, and they quickly come up with a plan... which they immediately have to discard as the explosive cans come loose and start rolling down the street towards them. Cody sends Medix and Whirl to evacuate the area and the others to collect up the cans, which they do by making a competition of it. Medix attempts to instruct some humans to keep calm as canisters roll towards them, and is confused when they instead panic and run off. Soon the majority of the cans have been collected up, but Whirl spots the last two heading towards a bridge. They explode partway across, resulting in a huge hole in the bridge, from which a car ends up hanging precariously.

The car turns out to be too unstable for Whirl to rescue the occupants from the air, so the recruits put their thinking caps on. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] tries driving out onto the bridge, but it begins crumbling under him. While Cody tries to reach his [[Charlie Burns|dad]], the recruits continue to think on the problem and Medix, recalling their adventure in the sim earlier, decides they have to do something illogical to solve the problem. He quickly comes up with a plan. First Wedge and Hoist make the bridge crumble further, causing the car to fall, at which point it's snagged by one of the bridge's cables. With it thus steadied, Whirl and Cody swoop in and extract the baby and dog from the back seat. The car falls into the river, however Hot Shot is on hand in his hovercraft mode to tow the car safely to shore. Heatwave arrives in time to see the humans have all been safely rescued, and the team returns to the truck so they can get it back on its wheels. Wedge and Hoist find two more cans still in the truck, meaning they won the competition.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (1)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (4)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
|c3=
*[[Cody Burns]] (7)
|}}

==Quotes==
"No problem! Glitch got you in a stitch? There's more than one way to scratch an itch."
:—'''Whirl'''

"Or we could just explode the cans and blow the truck onto its wheels again. How cool would that be?"
:—'''Hot Shot''' has some innovative ideas on safe rescues.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The developed, built-up areas of Griffin Rock were previously shown to be remarkably flat, as evidenced by wide shots of the town in episodes such as "[[Pizza Pi Party]]" and "[[All Spark Day (episode)|All Spark Day]]", with only the forested mountain areas being hilly. So, it's not clear why this emergency occurs on a hilly urban street. Maybe the mayor decided to [[Vanishing Returns|start bulldozing the trees]]? Or [[Rise of the Heroes|the tunnels collapsed again]] and they just redeveloped to suit the new topography?

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*For an episode about logic, the way Hoist grabs and swings that Baby Stroller around, and without the baby flying out or even making a noise, is quite illogical.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Myles

2020-06-13T14:44:18Z

Hexnut17: typo

:''Myles is a [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|''Rescue Bots'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:SmallBlessings Myles.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
'''Myles''' and his brother [[Evan (RB)|Evan]] are [[Griffin Rock]]'s resident troublemakers. The pair have made a career out of stealing from others, and as a hi-tech town requires hi-tech thieves, Myles is adept at hacking the town's computer systems.

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Robbie Daymond]] (English)|[[Aurélien Ringelheim]] (French), [[Grégory Praet]] (French, occasional voice in season 2), [[David Manet]] (French, occasional voice in season 3)}}
Myles and Evan failed to steal from an ATM, but after seeing [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] demonstrate the [[Minimizer]] at the [[Hall of Inspiration]], they got the idea to steal it to make their thieving easier. They broke in to the hall that night, and when the Burns family arrived with their [[Rescue Bot]]s, Myles used the Minimizer to shrink [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Boulder]] and [[Blades (RB)|Blades]]. Unfortunately for them, the pair failed to keep an eye on the rear entrance, and were both grabbed by [[Chase (RB)|Chase]]. Refusing to explain what had happened to the Bots, the duo were stuck in a jail cell. {{storylink|Small Blessings}}

Myles tricked [[Barney|Deputy Barney]] into letting him use a computer, and accessed the town's [[hologram]] systems. He was able to create holograms of himself and Evan, facilitating their escape. The pair later used the holographic system to produce a plague of "ghosts", enabling them to scare people away from buildings so they could then go in and steal things. They managed to clean out the bank vault and the till of a restaurant before [[Cody Burns|Cody]], [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] and the Doc worked out was going on. Using more holograms, the Rescue Bots caught the pair in the act of robbing a jewelery store. {{storylink|The Haunting of Griffin Rock}}

Evan and Myles stole a piece of equipment from a shipment bound for [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]]'s lab, easily avoiding Chase and Chief Burns by dumping [[oil]] on the road. Aiming to steal the rest of the [[stasis machine]], they attempted to break into the laboratory, only to be seen off by [[Trex]] and an adult [[Cody Burns]]. The pair attempted to make a run for the [[Griffin Rock ferry|ferry]] so they could reach the safety of the mainland, however after a chase through the docks, they were captured in a crate and airlifted to jail. {{storylink|One for the Ages}}

The criminal pair came up with a new plan to create a [[Tech Wrecker]], and to this end they stole some [[mechanite]] from the [[Griffin Rock natural history museum|museum]], evading the authorities with the help of a hacked computer system. During their theft of [[Huxley Prescott]]'s satellite dish, they also ganked [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] and were delighted to find that the rescue robot appeared to be under their control. With Chase's help, they stole [[floatium]] from the laboratory, and used their Tech Wrecker to disable technology across town. Their subsequent crime spree was brought to an end by the Burns family on scooters, and they were once again locked up. {{storylink|Bots and Robbers}} While trying to break into the bank vault, Evan and Myles were phased through the door by a mysterious superhero. Trapped, they were apprehended and locked up the next morning by Deputy Barney. {{storylink|The Griffin Rock Express}}

During preparations for [[Bot Appreciation Week]], the pair infiltrated the laboratory and interfered with the 3D printer that was creating souvenir Rescue Bots for the celebration. Myles was able to use a remote control the following day to take control of the souvenirs, making them steal from the townsfolk and break into the bank, taking advantage of the Burns family's absence from the island. Unfortunately for them, the Burns family returned to find the chaos and managed to arrest the pair. {{storylink|All Bots Great and Small}}

Myles and Evan got themselves hired as assistants to [[Maura the Magnificent]] so that when Maura visited Griffin Rock to pick up some invisibility cloaks which Doc Greene had created for her act, the pair could steal the cloaks and use them to steal from the townsfolk. Unfortunately for them, Chase suspected something was up with Maura's assistant, and the rescue team apprehended the pair as they robbed the bank. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (RB)|More than Meets the Eye}}

Evan and Myles broke out of jail and tried to steal [[Quickshadow]], first by simply dropping a shipping container on her, then by attaching a remote control device to her undercarriage and forcing her to drive off the pier and into the ocean. While both of these attempts were unsuccessful, they managed to get a video of Quickshadow acting in a distinctly un-robotic way during the second one, and threatened to upload it to the Internet if she didn't turn herself over to them within an hour. Quickshadow pretended to surrender to them, but revealed that they'd been foiled by the residents of Griffin Rock putting together a blatantly fake "sequel" to their video. They were returned to the mainland and to prison. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (RB)|Ghost in the Machine}}

===''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Todd Perlmutter]] (English)}}
[[File:MuseumMystery Evan and Myles.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
After serving their time in prison, Evan and Myles opted to go straight. Rather than stealing tech, they turned their attention to creating tech of their own in their garage lab, though the bank turned down the loan they requested. They worked on a substance that the police could use to stop speeding cars safely. They attempted to attend the opening of [[Museum of Future Tech Art|MOFTA]], but got the day wrong. This later led to them being accused of the theft of the [[Mano e Nano]] sculpture by Chase. He called them to the museum where he outlined the evidence he had against them, however fortunately [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] had discovered they were innocent and Chase apologized. {{storylink|Museum Mystery}}

[[Category:Cartoon-only characters]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots humans]]

Evan (RB)

2020-06-13T14:43:31Z

Hexnut17: typo

{{disambig3|Evan}}
:''Evan is a [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|''Rescue Bots'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:SmallBlessings Evan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
'''Evan''', along with his brother [[Myles]], are [[Griffin Rock]]'s criminal element. Evan lacks the power of speech and communicates through grunts. He and brother have made a career of stealing from others.

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Robbie Daymond]] (English)}}
Myles and Evan failed to steal from an ATM, but after seeing [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] demonstrate the [[Minimizer]] at the [[Hall of Inspiration]], they got the idea to steal it to make their thieving easier. They broke in to the hall that night and Evan quickly found the Minimizer. His brother subsequently used it on the [[Rescue Bot]]s, but neither of them kept an eye on the rear entrance, and they were both grabbed by [[Chase (RB)|Chase]]. As Evan couldn't talk and Myles refused to, the duo were stuck in a jail cell. {{storylink|Small Blessings}}

Myles later engineered their escape using [[hologram]]s. The pair used the town's holographic system to produce a plague of "ghosts", enabling them to scare people away from buildings so they could then go in and steal things. They managed to clean out the bank vault and the till of a restaurant before [[Cody Burns|Cody]], [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] and the Doc worked out was going on. Using more holograms, the Rescue Bots caught the pair in the act of robbing a jewelery store. {{storylink|The Haunting of Griffin Rock}}

Evan and Myles stole a piece of equipment from a shipment bound for [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]]'s lab, easily avoiding Chase and Chief Burns by dumping [[oil]] on the road. Aiming to steal the rest of the [[stasis machine]], they attempted to break into the laboratory, only to be seen off by [[Trex]] and an adult [[Cody Burns]]. The pair attempted to make a run for the [[Griffin Rock ferry|ferry]] so they could reach the safety of the mainland, however after a chase through the docks, they were captured in a crate and airlifted to jail. {{storylink|One for the Ages}}

The criminal pair came up with a new plan to create a [[Tech Wrecker]], and to this end they stole some [[mechanite]] from the [[Griffin Rock natural history museum|museum]], evading the authorities with the help of a hacked computer system. During their theft of [[Huxley Prescott]]'s satellite dish, they also ganked [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] and were delighted to find that the rescue robot appeared to be under their control. With Chase's help, they stole [[floatium]] from the laboratory, and used their Tech Wrecker to disable technology across town. Their subsequent crime spree was brought to an end by the Burns family on scooters, and they were once again locked up. {{storylink|Bots and Robbers}} While trying to break into the bank vault, Evan and Myles were phased through the door by a mysterious superhero. Trapped, they were apprehended and locked up the next morning by Deputy Barney. {{storylink|The Griffin Rock Express}}

During preparations for [[Bot Appreciation Week]], the pair infiltrated the laboratory and interfered with the 3D printer that was creating souvenir Rescue Bots for the celebration. The next day, they make the souvenirs steal from the townsfolk and break into the bank, taking advantage of the Burns family's absence from the island. Unfortunately for them, the Burns family returned to find the chaos and managed to arrest the pair, despite Evan's attempt at getaway driving. {{storylink|All Bots Great and Small}}

Evan and Myles got themselves hired as assistants to [[Maura the Magnificent]] so that when Maura visited Griffin Rock to pick up some invisibility cloaks which Doc Greene had created for her act, the pair could steal the cloaks and use them to steal from the townsfolk. Unfortunately for them, Chase suspected something was up with Maura's assistant, and the rescue team apprehended the pair as they robbed the bank. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (RB)|More than Meets the Eye}}

Evan and Myles broke out of jail and tried to steal [[Quickshadow]], first by simply dropping a shipping container on her, then by attaching a remote control device to her undercarriage and forcing her to drive off the pier and into the ocean. While both of these attempts were unsuccessful, they managed to get a video of Quickshadow acting in a distinctly un-robotic way during the second one, and threatened to upload it to the Internet if she didn't turn herself over to them within an hour. Quickshadow pretended to surrender to them, but revealed that they'd been foiled by the residents of Griffin Rock putting together a blatantly fake "sequel" to their video. They were returned to the mainland and to prison. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (RB)|Ghost in the Machine}}

===''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon===
[[File:MuseumMystery Evan and Myles.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
After serving their time in prison, Evan and Myles opted to go straight. Rather than stealing tech, they turned their attention to creating tech of their own in their garage lab, though the bank turned down the loan they requested. They worked on a substance that the police could use to stop speeding cars safely. They attempted to attend the opening of [[Museum of Future Tech Art|MOFTA]], but got the day wrong. This later led to them being accused of the theft of the [[Mano e Nano]] sculpture by Chase. He called them to the museum where he outlined the evidence he had against them, however fortunately [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] had discovered they were innocent and Chase apologized. {{storylink|Museum Mystery}}

[[Category:Cartoon-only characters]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots humans]]

Back To School

2020-06-13T14:30:10Z

Hexnut17: an hour or so in the making of me learning how to do more advanced edits, I have added a set of quotes.

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 53
|image=
|caption=
|prev=Best Bots Forever Part 2
|next=Mission Dinobot
|title="Back to School"
|airdate=[[March 21]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''The recruits start their second year of training and learn they're going to get personal tutors.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] and [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] stack boxes while the former reflects how quiet it is without the students. Unfortunately for Chase, the sound of the [[space bridge]] heralds the return of the five recruits, who burst enthusiastically into the main hall—too enthusiastically in [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]]'s case, as he crashes into the pile of boxes. Though the recruits are keen to start lessons, Heatwave tells them to settle in, so they retire to the living quarters and reflect on what they learned last year. Heatwave soon joins them to reveal they're being assigned personalized designated training zones. They check out [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]'s medbay, Hoist's converted laboratory (with reinforced walls), [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]]'s gym, [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]]'s wind turbine, and finally [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]]'s action matrix, which Heatwave realizes is just going to be used as a [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] court.

Later, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] joins them in the classroom to reveal that the students will also all be partnered with a teacher as tutor. He introduces them to Medix's uncle [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], who's created the [[Aptitude Analyzer]] to partner each student with the perfect tutor. Whirl is mildly apprehensive at the idea, but Hoist is sure it will all work out.

The recruits exercise in the gym while speculating over which teacher they'll be assigned. Though everyone else has someone they want to be paired with, Hoist says he's good with whoever gets picked for him. Ratchet begins the tests—the first has them running on treadmills, though Hot Shot tries to speed his up and ends up thrown backwards into a wall. This is followed by a psychological exam of each student. Finally he puts them through a maze, which they all solve in their own ways. Ratchet departs with the analyzer, but Hoist notices Whirl is looking worried. She expresses her concern that the analyzer won't think she's worthy of a mentor, but Hoist assures her she's worthy.

Ratchet runs the analyzer to pair everyone up. Whirl is matched up with Chase, Medix with [[Blades (RB)|Blades]], and Wedge with [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], much to his shock and delight. Hot Shot, despite hoping for Optimus, ends up paired with Heatwave. Hoist confidently waits for his match which turns out to be [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]. The Dinobot immediately bursts into the room, sending the terrified Hoist running.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (1)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (5)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (6)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (7)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (8)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (9)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (10)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (11)
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] (12)

|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"Feels good to be Back!" 
"Feels like year one was ages ago, do you guys even remember what we learned? 
"For a start, I learned how to be calm and patient... AHH, I can't wait for the lessons to start! Are they going to start soon? Like what's the holdup?! i'm a work in progress" 
"well I learned how to be less competitive, infact if there was a competition which one of us was the least competitive, i'd totally win it" 
"year one taught me how to be more adaptable, chill out, don't stress the small stuff... " 
''Medix franticslly restacks some cubes neatly compared to what they were'' 
"I learned it's good to try new things" 
"you definitley proved that last year" 
"I did?" 
"uhhh, Grimlock?" 
"Gasp" Where!?" 
"I meant by trying new things you got over your crippling lifelong fear of dinobots" 
"oh yeah." 
"well I learned how to be more awesome, because I added "how to be a team player" to my awsome list" 
''the other Recruits laugh'' 

:—'''''Whirl''' the "more Patient", '''Wedge''' the "least competitive", '''Medix''' the "not so stressed", '''Hoist''' the "fearless", and '''Hot Shot''' the "Team player"

"Okay, let's try word association. Say the first word you think of. Up." 
"BUMBLEBEE! Uh, I mean, down."
:—'''Ratchet''' analyzes '''Wedge'''.

"And finally Hoist. You've got a very special mentor. Grimlock!" 
''[crashing through the front door]'' "RAAAAAAGGHHH!"
:—'''Ratchet''' and '''Grimlock''' fail to put Hoist at ease.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Ratchet was previously established to be Medix's uncle back in "[[Tyrannosaurus Wrecked]]".
*Hot Shot speculates that he'll be assigned [[Blurr (Prime)|Blurr]] as a tutor.

===Transformers references===
*Ratchet is using his [[evergreen]] design, and like Optimus and Bumblebee, is voiced by his ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' voice actor—[[Todd Perlmutter]] was, of course, already a regular on ''Rescue Bots Academy''.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Mystery Museum

2020-06-13T07:58:17Z

Hexnut17: added some jokes to the quotes

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 67
|image=
|caption=
|prev=Little Plot of Horrors
|next=Partners (RBA)
|title="Museum Mystery"
|airdate=[[May 16]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jacob Semahn]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''When Chase takes Whirl on a mission to guard an exhibit at Griffin Rock’s newest museum, a major theft convinces Chase that the former criminals, and long-time Rescue Bots foes, Evan and Myles, are back in action.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] is enjoying her wind tunnel when [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] arrives to see if she's ready to go on a police ride-along. They head to [[Griffin Rock]] through the [[GroundBridge]] and arrive at MOFTA—the [[Museum of Future Tech Art]]—which houses tech-infused art including the "[[Mano e Nano]]", a nanotech sculpture created by [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]]. Chase explains it symbolizes the partnership of humans and bots. The pair have to ensure the museum is safe for the grand opening the next day, so they set about installing and testing security measures. They're just finishing as a lightning flash interrupts the power for a moment. To their horror, the "Mano e Nano" is gone, with only an unidentified substance left behind. They check the camera feeds only to find the lightning knocked those out too. Reviewing earlier footage gives them a clue: known criminals [[Evan (RB)|Evan]] and [[Myles]] were skulking around the museum earlier that day.

They find the pair conducting experiments with a new substance, though Myles insists they're going legit and were only at the MOFTA because they were mistaken when opening day was. Chase is unconvinced, and decides to go get more conclusive evidence. Whirl has other suspicions and so Chase suggests they split up and pursue their own lines of inquiry. The following night, Chase has Even and Myles meet him at MOFTA, where he reveals he knows the bank turned them down for a business loan, which gives them motive, and the substance at the crime scene resembles the substance they were experimenting on. Whirl arrives with [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] who reveals that the unidentified substance is actually the "Mano e Nano" in its unbonded form. Doc Greene explains he didn't allow for the possibility of nearby lightning strikes, and Chase apologizes to Evan and Myles.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (2)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (5)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (6)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (7)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (8)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (9)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (10)
*[[Boulder]] (11)
|c3=
*[[Myles]] (3)
*[[Evan (RB)|Evan]] (4)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (12)
|}}

==Quotes==
"So are we about to go on an all-night stakeout? If so, I'll bring the doughnuts. Also what are doughnuts?" 
"I think they are like puffy cookies, but let's not worry about that right now."
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Chase''', who's time with Chief Burn's somehow didn't teach him what Doughnuts are.

"This piece speaks to me." 
"It does?! Where's the speaker? What's it saying?" 
"For a long time I took things very literally as you just did, but my time with humans has taught me much. This art doesn't speak out loud, it speaks to my spark."
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Chase''' who's time with humans taught him much. but not what doughnuts are.

"Everyone has something in their past they're not proud of." 
"Not me. I've always done everything by the book and above board. We will be back for you two. With proof. Proof enough to build a new museum installation. Of justice."
:—'''Myles''' and '''Chase''' who claims that he has not ''[[Unfinished Business|done something he is not proud of]]''.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Evan and Myles were, of course, recurring antagonists in ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)| Rescue Bots]]'' and were last seen being taken back to prison. They have, as Myles explains, served their time.

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*The title for this episode as shown onscreen is "Mystery Museum ", which is both backwards and has a space before the closing quote.

===Trivia===
*Evan and Myles have a picture of Hoist and Whirl on their wall with "HEARTS OF CYBERTRON" written in Autobot font.
*Autobot font featured on the display on Chase's tablet includes:
**"BUMWEDGE" (backwards) under a picture of [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and Wedge.
**"HOTMUS" (backwards) under a picture of Hot Shot in [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s arms.
**"KILLBEE" (backwards) at the top.
**Chase, what have you been browsing?

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Fan polls

2020-05-11T15:32:54Z

Hexnut17:

Starting in [[2013]], nearly-annual polls have been run by [[Hasbro]] for the [[fandom]] to decide on future toy production. Thus far, 8 sets of polls have been held. The first two were '''Fan Built Bot''' polls resulting in the creation of a new fan-influenced character and toy, while later polls are more "Which character do you want the most?"

==2013==
For the first Fan Built Bot, polls were conducted on transformers.com over the course of a week each. The first round was held between [[April 18]]th and [[May 5]]th, and included the following questions:<ref>http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-fan-built-bot-poll/27089/</ref>
{|class="wikitable" width="100%"
|-
!Faction!!Alternate mode!!Signature Weapon!!Color Scheme!!Personality
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*'''[[Autobot]]'''
*[[Decepticon]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*Car
*Truck
*Tank
*'''Jet'''
*Spaceship
*Terran Beast (Land)
*Avian Beast (Airborne)
*Helicopter
*Motorcycle
*Construction
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*Blaster Cannon
*Flame Thrower
*'''Sword'''
*Mace
*Spear/Harpoon
*Morningstar
*Cybertronian Taser
*Nunchucks
*Crossbow
*Long-Range Blaster
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*'''Red & Black'''
*Green & Gold
*Blue & Silver
*Orange & White
*Purple & Bronze
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*'''Valiant'''
*Sneaky
*Hotshot
*Secretive
*Wildman
*Grumpy
|}

The second round was held between [[May 10]]th and [[May 17]]th, and included four more questions:<ref>http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-fan-built-bot-poll-second-round/27272/</ref>
{|class="wikitable" width="80%"
|-
!Name!!Gender!!Origin!!Specialty
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*Autobot Eclipse
*Charon
*Centuritron
*Cashtron
*'''Windblade'''
*Autobot Wraith
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*Male
*'''Female'''
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*'''[[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]'''<ref>This aspect of the character notably did not come through in her comic appearances, due to the prior lack of [[female Transformer]]s on Cybertron in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]; instead, [[The Transformers: Windblade|the comic focused on her]] portrayed her as being from the colony [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]].</ref>
*[[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]
*[[Altihex]]
*[[Kalis]]
*[[Praxus]]
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*Combat Medic
*Bodyguard
*Recon
*'''Telepath'''
*Close Combat Specialist
|}

The result, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], was revealed first in art form at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, with her toy subsequently revealed at [[Toy Fair 2014]]. Windblade obtained a [[Windblade (G1)#Generations|toy]] in the 10th wave of [[Size class|Deluxe Class]] ''[[Transformers: Generations#Thrilling 30|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' toys; she also starred in a [[The Transformers: Windblade|4-issue miniseries]] from [[IDW Publishing]], which was later revived as an ongoing series.

Due to the character's popularity, [[Windblade (RID)|different]] [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|incarnations]] of Windblade were also featured in the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'', and the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' cartoons.

The names "[[Centuritron#Generations|Centuritron]]", "[[Eagle Eye (G1)#Generations|Eclipse]]", and "[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Charon]]" were later used for other ''Generations'' toys.

==2015 (1)==
The second set of polls was announced on [[January 15]], 2015, this time to create a whole new Combiner. The polling was done via the ''Transformers'' mobile app. The first set of polls began on [[January 25]]. Each limb was voted on individually. This poll infamously revealed the alternate modes for what would become ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Voyager Class [[Hot Spot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Protectobot Hot Spot]] and Legends Class [[Groove (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Groove]] before those figures would be officially unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2015]].
{|class="wikitable" width="60%"
|-
!Faction!!Torso and weapon!!Limbs
|-
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*'''[[Autobot]]'''
*[[Decepticon]]
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*Jets
*Truck and car
*'''Fire truck and motorcycle'''
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*Jet/Helicopter
*Truck
*Car
|}
Round 2 began on [[February 11]] and including picking more specific modes for the limbs, two of which had been selected as aerial vehicles, and two as cars.
{|class="wikitable" width="80%"
|-
!Limb #1/#2!!Limb #3/#4!!Origin!!Color scheme
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*Bomber
*Recon Plane
*'''Helicopter'''
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*Drag Racer
*'''Sports Car'''
*'''Race Car'''
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*[[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]
*[[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]
*'''[[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]'''
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*Blue/cyan/tan
*Orange/grey/blue
*'''Cyan/red/white'''
|}
A round also took place via the [[Toys"R"Us]] Twitter between [[February 17]] and [[February 28|28]] to select which power the Combiner would have.
{|class="wikitable" width="20%"
|-
!Power
|-
|
*[[Earthquake (event)|Earthquake]]
*'''Gravity control'''
*Teleport
|}
The final round of voting began on [[February 26]]:
{|class="wikitable" width="80%"
|-
!Gender!!Name!!Personality!!Nemesis
|-
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*Male
*'''Female'''
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*'''Victorion'''
*Slammoth
*Quakebreak
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*Loyal
*'''Independent'''
*Leader
|width="25%" valign="top"|
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]
*'''[[Galvatronus (Generations)|Galvatronus]]'''
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]
|}
[[Victorion]], the resulting female Combiner, received a toy, then made her fictional debut in IDW Publishing's ''[[An Uneventful Night|Combiner Hunters]]'' comic before joining the main cast of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|The Transformers]]'' ongoing.

The name "Slammoth" was later used for the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Big Convoy#Beast Wars: Uprising|Big Convoy]] while "Quakebreak" was used for the post-[[Shroud]] version of [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]].

==2015 (2)==
The next fan poll, announced [[November 20]], 2015, regarded who would be the next year's Titan Class figure for ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]''.<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2015/11/hasbro-lets-you-decide-the-next-titan-for-2017/</ref> Voting began [[November 24]].<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2015/11/voting-for-the-2017-titan-transformer-is-now-open/</ref>
{|class="wikitable" width="30%"
|-
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]
*'''[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'''
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
|}
On [[December 1]], Hasbro announced that [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] won.<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2015/12/trypticon-wins-titans-fan-vote/</ref>

==2017==
The next set of fan polls was announced on [[December 1]], 2016 for ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'', and it regarded the next [[Matrix of Leadership]] bearer,<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2016/12/power-of-the-primes-fan-vote-announced/</ref> which would reflect across the toyline and accompanying fiction.
{|class="wikitable" width="60%"
|-
!Honor!!Order!!Chaos
|-
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*'''[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'''
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*'''[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]]'''
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]
*'''[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'''
*'''Unknown Evil ([[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]])'''
|}

On [[February 19]], Hasbro announced that Optimus Primal ultimately placed first,<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2017/02/power-of-the-primes-optimus-primal-new-prime/</ref> which led to him receiving [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Power of the Primes|a new toy]] in mid-2018 and a prominent role in the ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]'' web series.

==2018 (1)==
The next fan poll was for a new rivalry that would earn a pair of new toys in the [[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|first chapter]] of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.
{|class="wikitable" width="60%"
|-
!Saboteur vs Scientist!!Brother vs Brother!!Mirage vs The Mercenary
|-
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] vs [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*[[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] vs [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*'''[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] vs [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]]'''
|}

[[Hasbro Pulse]] put out a free poll which anybody who signed up could participate in. As stated by Hasbro Pulse, "For the first time fans can vote on a pair of characters who will become part of the Generations lineup as Deluxe Class figures." This indicates higher classes of rivalries will appear in future polls.

On February 27, 2018, Hasbro announced that Mirage vs Impactor had won,<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2018/02/war-for-cybertron-fan-poll-winner-announced/</ref> leading to the duo being scheduled to receive new toys in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' toyline in 2019.

On June 26, 2019, Hasbro announced they were going to make Spinister anyway. <ref>https://screenrant.com/new-transformers-war-cybertron-figures/ New Transformers: War for Cybertron figures @ Screenrant.com</ref>

At [[New York Comic Con]] [[2019]], Hasbro revealed that Wheeljack would be part of the new ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline) |Earthrise]]'' line despite his loss in the poll.

==2018 (2)==
The next poll was announced via Hasbro Pulse and Hasbro's social media accounts on [[December 10]], 2018 to decide a future toy out of two pairs for release in the ''[[Vintage G1]]'' toyline in Spring of 2020.<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2018/12/g1-reissue-vote-announced/</ref><ref>https://www.allspark.com/2018/12/g1-reissue-poll-open-on-instagram/</ref>

{|class="wikitable" width="60%"
|-
!Autobot vs Decepticon!!Decepticon vs Decepticon
|-
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*'''[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] vs [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'''
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] vs [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
|}
On [[December 15]], Hasbro announced that Astrotrain won.<ref>https://www.allspark.com/2018/12/astrotrain-wins-g1-reissue-vote/</ref>

==2019 (1)==
On [[May 17]], [[2019]], the ''Transformers'' Facebook page held a poll to determine another 2020 release in the ''Vintage G1'' line.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/2019/05/hasbro-launches-2020-g1-reissue-poll/ Hasbro Launches 2020 G1 Reissue Poll!]</ref>

{|class="wikitable" width="30%"
|-
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*'''[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'''
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
|}
The poll was only open for 24 hours, and the following day it was announced that Blaster had won, receiving 56% of the vote.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/18/blaster-wins-the-walmart-exclusive-g1-reissue-2020-fan-vote-388380 Blaster Wins The Walmart Exclusive G1 Reissue 2020 Fan Vote]</ref>

==2019 (2)==
Starting [[June 13]], [[2019]], the same Facebook page held a poll to decide which of four Decepticons would appear in [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|the 2020 chapter]] of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-war-for-cybertron-decepticon-fan-vote-live-now/43433/ 2020 WFC Trilogy poll]</ref>

{|class="wikitable" width="30%"
|-
|width="33%" valign="top"|
*[[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]]
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamok]]
*[[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
|}

The voting was open for 48 hours,<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606/2727924640611046/?type=1&theater The four bots are #GNAW, #RUNAMUCK, #NEEDLENOSE & #SHRAPNEL]</ref> and on [[July 18]] a Facebook announcement <s>fixed Runamuck's name</s> proclaimed Runamuck the winner.<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> Place your bets now on how soon we'll see the mold used as Runabout or a Throttlebot.

==Notes==
*Someone may be trying to stack the deck a bit with these polls: Omega Supreme and Scorponok got their Titan Class figures [[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|later]] [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|on]], Spinister lost a vote but got a toy anyway, Wheeljack got a toy in the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline) |next toyline]], and Skywarp and Needlenose were eligible in both 2018 and 2019.

==References==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://investor.hasbro.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=757648 Hasbro press release announcing the first poll]
*[http://investor.hasbro.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=892871 Hasbro press release announcing the second poll]
*[http://pulse.hasbro.com/news/war-cybertron-fan-vote-here Hasbro Pulse announcement/vote on new rivalry]

[[Category:Hasbro]]

Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise

2020-05-02T19:35:37Z

Hexnut17:

{{suite}}
'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]''' starred in a film series that made billions of dollars. Woohoo!

==Lunchables==
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Lunchables, 2007)

: A simple, fold-out pseudo-figure representing Optimus Prime, that can shift between a flat, red platform with the Autobot insignia molded in, along with the word "Transformers". To become a representation of the character's robot mode, the platform folds open, and two "arms" are subsequently folded down from the top section. The inside of the structure are decorated with stickers with artwork of Optimus Prime's robot mode, along with his name overlayed across his feet.

: A similar mold was used to creature the Lunchables figure for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], though with the Decepticon Insignia replacing the Autobot one. The same mold was used for [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise|Bumblebee]], though in different colored plastics.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LunchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Lunchables Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

==Robot Fighters Game==
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (2007)

:Optimus comes packaged along with Megatron in a toy set that allows both figures to be strapped to their respective bases, and subsequently be controlled by two players, making them punch and kick one another via knobs that can be twisted and turned to make the characters perform different moves. Optimus's body is slightly simplified and features articulation at the shoulders and hip joints. A sort of update on the classic "Rock'em Sock'em Robots" game. The figures can also be separated from the base for fun on the go!

==3D Battle-Card Game==
[[File:3DBattleCard OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number:'' '''9'''

:Optimus Prime is a 54-point "Rare" 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 truck mode or into a long-legged robot mode.

:Prime's card construction is the only one in the game that wasn't reused for another character.

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==Attacktix==
[[File:Attacktix MovieTransformers Tournament Set.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Tournament Set''' (<s>2007</s>)

: An [[Attacktix]] tournament set featuring unique playing pieces of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bonecrusher was at one point scheduled for release. Along with a vast amount of other Attacktix product, it ended being canceled.

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==Transformers (2007)==
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Made by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]] at the behest of [[Hasbro]]'s Cap Candy Company unit, this large Optimus Prime-shaped [[Gummy Candy|gummy candy]] was available throughout 2006 to 2007. Also available was an [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise|Bumblebee]]-shaped gummy candies.

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[[File:MoviePrime Voicechanger helmet.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Hardly ''anyone'' was wearing these damn things at [[BotCon 2007]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2007)

:A highly CG-accurate sculpt of Optimus Prime's head with a built in voice-changer. It also has several sound effects and quotes from the movie. The voice-changer has three settings, giving more accurate alteration of the user's voice (though this is still debatable; most voice changing technology is pretty crummy, at least in toys). Much like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure, your wallet will hate this toy too. While it only costs 30 bucks, if it's anything like another Hasbro voice changer, it will suck batteries up like they were [[Energon Cube|some kind of square candy holder.]]

: There are two versions of the voice changer helmet with two different pre-recorded voices. An earlier release features the voice of [[Ron Hayden]], while the later release features the voice of [[Peter Cullen]]. The latter version has modified packaging under the 'Try Me!' blurb, stating it has 'Real Movie Voice!', though the updated version has also appeared in the original packaging without the 'Real Movie Voice!' notice.

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*'''2 in 1 Beamer''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

: This highly accurate head bust of Optimus transforms into a hand-held flashlight by pulling a handle out from under the base, and activating the LED lights at the back of the figure by switching it to "night light" or "beamer" mode and pushing a button at the front of the base. When the handle is slid back up into the figure (so that it may rest normally on its base), it becomes a timed night light. In his standard display or "on" mode, pushing the same button will cause Prime's eyes to light up for a few seconds. He features three different, incomprehensible sound effects that vaguely resemble the electronic squawks and tones that represent [[Cybertronian languages#Live-action Transformers movies|Cybertronian]] in the film series. One of these plays every time the button is pushed.

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[[File:MoviePrime BattleRigBlaster.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Nor carrying these!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

:The Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster transforms from a superdeformed amalgamation of his ''Movie'' truck and G1 Optimus Prime's truck (indeed pulling G1 Prime's trailer) to a fully G1 robotic forearm and hand with a built in Nerf style gun. By simply placing your hand inside the back of the trailer (I need an adult!) and pulling back on the front of the truck, the gun transforms and folds back into a weapon. It comes with three [[Nerf]] N-Strike size whistle darts which can be stored inside the trailer. Although not shown in the image, the truck front splits in half in gun-mode, while the grille acts as a sight. This toy was marketed as 'Optimus Prime Big Rig Blaster' overseas.

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[[File:Movie OptimusPrime RPBlaster.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Pew, Pew!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

: An extensive [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' role-play [[Energon Blaster]], this toy "transforms" basically by extending. It fires suction-cup-tipped Nerf darts and is a Wal*mart exclusive.

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[[File:Movie TFHandHeldGame.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Behold, the Autobot Game Boy of Leadership!]]
*'''Transformers Electronic Hand Held Game''' (2007)

:This LCD game features 10 levels and a design based on Optimus Prime.

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*'''Optimus Prime Globe''' (2007)

[[File:Optimus Prime globe.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm dreaming of an Autobot Christmas...]]
: A snow globe containing an Optimus Prime figurine based upon one of lower-detail licensing/promotional renders of Optimus Prime, complete with [[Optimus Primal|funky munky]] pose.

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===Cyber Stompin' Robots===
[[File:Movie Cyberstompin Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Rescue Heroes!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Stompin' Robot, 2007)

:[[Cyber Stompin' Robots|Cyber Stompin']] Optimus Prime is a non-convertible action figure made for younger children. He has light-up eyes, sounds, a launching fist feature and a "targeting scope" in his back. The scope worked similarly to a ''View Master'', and when you look through the scope, you see an image of Megatron.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CyStompOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyber Stompin' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Robot Replicas===
[[File:Optimusprimemovierobotreplicas.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Sword attachment arm sadly not included.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster arm

: As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] line, this version of Optimus is a non-transforming action figure that utilizes [[Revoltech]]-style jointing. The sculpt hews much closer to the movie CGI model than is possible with the full transforming toys, plus the universal jointing of the line allows for his forearm to be replaced with his hand-cannon... or bits from other Robot Replicas.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Replica Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:WMTF2007RobotReplicasOpVsMegs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: This [[Walmart]]-exclusive two-pack includes "battle-damaged" redecos of Robot Replicas Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]].

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===Radio Shack===
;ZipZaps® Micro RC
[[File:Movie OptimusPrime ZipZaps.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|In Soviet Russia, Prime controls YOU!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''6000182'''

: Optimus Prime is one of the first Transformers characters licensed by [[RadioShack]] for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Optimus can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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[[File:Movie OptimusPrime MicroIR.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|That gun doesn't look very safe...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. The three-function infrared remote, in Optimus Prime's signature colors, gives you control of the truck with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a truck styled after the Movie character, it also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a display stand, though the gun itself can't stand freely. The tip of the gun can also unscrews to reveal a hidden ball-point pen.

:Curiously, his robot mode torso is based on his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation One counterpart]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Micro IR Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Bakery Crafts===
[[File:BakeryCraftsMovieCakeOptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Balancing is not his strong suit.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cake topper, 2007)

: Yes, a cake topper. From Bakery Crafts (yes, that's their name), this toy was only available by purchasing a ''Transformers''-brand cake (or set of 24 cupcakes) with delicious blue-and-red flame-pattern frosting. The toy transforms from semi cab to robot. He falls over a lot.

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===Battling Robots Bubble Bath===
[[File:Optimus prime bubblebath.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Bathtime fun is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

:Optimus Prime's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle evil even in the shower. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist.

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===XKites===
[[File:Movie XKites OptimusPrime SkyDelta52.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A Jetpower prime prototype. They cut this model due to the lack of any legs.]]
*'''SkyDelta 52 Transformers Kite''' (2007)

:[[XKites]] made several poly delta kites with stock images of ''Transformers'' characters printed on them. This model had a 52" wingspan and a fibreglass airframe, and featured an image of Optimus Prime.
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===Basic Fun===
[[File:2007MovieBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

*'''Slide puzzle keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode attached to a sliding puzzle frame. The puzzle itself is the Autobot symbol.

*'''Talking keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain features several clips of Prime's voice.

*'''Projector carabiner''' (2007)

: Yet another Basic Fun joint, this is a carabiner that shines a Bat-Signal like image of Optimus Prime onto a flat surface. Neat.

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===Transformers Movie Danglers===
[[File:Movie Optimus Prime dangler.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007 as part of the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] version of Optimus Prime that pops out his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

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===Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners===
[[File:Movie Optimus Prime Screencleaner.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008, this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Optimus Prime printed on the other side.

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===Unleashed===
[[File:Movie2007 Unleashed OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Optimus Prime's flames: They're more than just a paint job.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)

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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/UnleashedOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Unleashed Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Health Science Labs===
[[File:Bye-Bye Boo-Boo.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Yet]] [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|another]] [[Jetfire (G1)|frozen]] [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Transformer]].]]
*'''Bye-Bye Boo-Boo''' (2009???)

:'''Bye-Bye Boo-Boo''' is a therapeutic icey thingy. It helps make your boo-boo's all better so you feel all better! The outside looks like Optimus Prime and feels really soft. It has a {{w|Cold pack|squishy thing}} you can pull out too. But remember, you gotta put it the freezer for two WHOLE hours before you can use it.

:The art of Optimus is from the ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''-style renditions of the live-action movie Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] created for Hasbro licensing.

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==Burger King==
[[File:MovieMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67| Butt-Scratch Prime! Hey, at least he isn't taking anyones faces...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
:The BK tie-in toy of Optimus Prime is essentially two toys in one. The first part of the toy consists of two truck halves, which snap together around a sculpted robot mode Optimus Prime. The truck is squat and primarily blue, with outbursts of chalk-gray paint and red flames. Pulling back and letting go activates the gimmick: Prime "drives" forward and bursts from the truck mode, "transformed" to robot mode. This gimmick has marginal success.

:The "robot mode" of Optimus Prime is where the pullback motor and working wheels of the toys lie. Optimus is sculpted in blue plastic, pre-posed in an odd, crouching position with zero points of articulation. His right knee is bent back, with his right arm touching his knee, while the left side has the leg forward and the left hand holding onto his butt. The toy is as sparsely painted as the truck, with light blue eyes and chest windows, gray hands and feet among other parts, and red forearms. Two panels on his back have red flame tongues on them. He looks like he's scratching his butt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Burger King Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"No need for you to give me your face—I have a spare."]]
*'''Ultimate Prime''' (2009)
:This small statuette of Optimus comes with a Blackbird plane representing [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]'s [[alternate mode]]. The plane splits in two, and the two parts can be clipped onto Optimus to replicate the climax to ''Revenge of the Fallen''. The front section of the plane has a black Optimus face which sits in front of Optimus's own face.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Prime at TFU.info]''
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==Titanium Series==
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Prime.jpg|130px|thumb|"Groovy!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand.

: Partially constructed of die-cast metal, this small three inch figurine of Optimus Prime has a CGI-accurate sculpt compared to the larger toys, owing to the fact it does not need to transform at all. He is sculpted with his Ion Blaster in his right fist, and is articulated at the neck, shoulders and waist. He comes with a small movie-style Autobot sigil display stand.

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[[File:Titanium-Series-Robot-Masters-Optimus-Prime-3-pack.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime 3-Pack''' (3" Robot Masters multi-pack, 2007)

: This Target-exclusive set contains the normal 3" [[Titanium Series]] Optimus Prime figurine (see above), a Protoform Optimus Prime figurine, and Optimus Prime in his Earth-mode truck form, making this the first time a character has appeared in their alternate mode as part of the Robot Masters sub-series.

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==Revenge of the Fallen==
===Nestlé===
*'''Optimus Prime (Robot mode)''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: A small figurine based on Optimus Prime in his robot mode, with an attached cord on top to be used as either a keychain or a cellphone dangler, was one of eight possible miniatures that could be found as a freebie in the bottom of each [[Nestlé]] [[Surprise Cup]]. Interestingly, these first started popping up in European ice cream booths around March 2009, a good couple of months before the usual assortment of toys and merchandise for Revenge of the Fallen hit retail shelves.

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*'''Optimus Prime (Truck mode)''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: Another one of the possible freebies was Optimus Prime in his truck mode, being oddly molded in a very azure shape of blue.

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===Mega Power Bots===
[[File:ROTF-toy MegaPowerBots JetpowerOptimus.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Mega Power Bot, 2009)

:[[Mega Power Bots]] Jetpower Optimus Prime represents the Autobot leader in his combined form with Jetfire. Designed for younger children, he is a large, bulky, non-transforming figure with limited articulation. Pressing the Autobot insignias on his chest and arm plays various sound effects and cause blue lights to flash in his head and gun.

:As a Mega Power Bot, Optimus features what his package claims to be a transformation: his wings can flip up to become his "flight mode".

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===Robot Replicas===
[[File:ROTF RobotReplicas OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Finally, he's got the sword! Now where's the other one?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:Released as part of the first wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replicas line, this Optimus Prime is an entirely new sculpt based on his appearances in the films. He does not come with any accessories, and his Energon sword was permanently molded on his right arm.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replica Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2009)

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[[File:3D-optimus-prime-costume.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Trick or treat, smell my feet, GIVE ME YOUR FACE!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Halloween costume''' (2009)

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[[File:ROTF OptimusPrime Popboxstatue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Optimus Prime Statuette''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' One set of open hands (left & right), one set of closed fists (left & right), two Energon Swords (left & right)

:Released by [[PopBox Collectibles]], this rather expensive, 12-inch tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime features over 100 individual parts, is hand-painted with water-slide decals of his flame patterns, and features two sets of hands and Energon Swords. The statue comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity, for those people who want proof that some factory in China produced this expensive piece of mass-market merchandising.

:His head is hilariously over-sized... for a Transformer. If he were human, it would be fine.
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===Missile Mania Board Game===
*'''Optimus Prime'''
: Optimus is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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===RPMs - Robot Powered Machines===
====Mini-Vehicles====
[[File:ROTF RPMs OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 04'''

:Optimus Prime's first toy in the ''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' subline is a "Mini-Vehicle"—a small, non-transforming version of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. A sculpted image of Prime's robot mode can be seen on the truck's underside. He features through-axle construction similar to the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, letting him zip along smooth surfaces (and compatible racetrack sets) at high speed.

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[[File:ROTF-toy RPM OptimusPrime vs Bonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Bonecrusher''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

:Mini-Vehicle Optimus Prime was also available in a two-pack with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. The toy is identical to its "Commander Series" release.

:In Europe, the names on the package are "[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] Vs. [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]" for some reason. Oooh boy.

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[[File:RPMOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

:Mini-Vehicle Optimus Prime was redecoed in colors similar to "Defender Optimus Prime" as part of a two-pack with [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Desert Long Haul]].

:This two-pack was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Europe.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: N.E.S.T. Optimus Prime is a redeco of the RPM mold. His red and blue colors are darker and the flames to the side are replaced with stripes with [[NEST]] insignias on it. His underside robot mode relief is painted silver, with bits of blue here and there.

: His [[stock photography]] shows his robot mode being painted in his standard colors, while his vehicle has some additional details not present in the final toy: The tops of his toolboxes are painted in silver, his cab roof is painted red and has blue flames, and some additional flames are present on the rear wheel covers. The stripes are also shown to slope down more. His headlights also seem to be painted, although that may just be the shiny prototype airbrushing.

: This toy was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Asia.
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====Radio Control====
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[[File:ROTF RPMradiocontrol OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Radio Control'''

: Radio Control Optimus Prime is a non-transforming remote-control car with a controller shaped like his robot mode. Batteries (of Hasbro's own [[Powrfuel]] brand) were included for the controller, but not for the car.

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===Robo-Q Transformers===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:This tiny radio-controlled [[Robo-Q]] Optimus Prime figure can be charged by directly plugging him into the back of the controller unit, and on a full charge he can waddle around a flat surface. The figure features lights while the controller has sounds.

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===Transformers Wacky Wobblers===
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[[File:WackyWobblers ROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This Optimus Prime {{w|bobblehead}} is part of the popular ''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' line produced by {{w|Funko}}. Naturally, has a big ol' wobbly head but not much else.

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===Transformers Backpacks===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:Made by [[F*A*B Starpoint]], these backpacks are allegedly "engineered for style, safety, comfort...and saving the Universe!" One design is black with red and blue highlights and a stock image of Optimus Prime, while the other features a much more fiery colour scheme, covered with Cybertronic hieroglyphs and a stock image of Optimus Prime with his energy sword drawn.
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===Basic Fun===
[[File:TF-ROTF-Basic-Fun-Jetpower-Optimus-Prime-Keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2009)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Power Up Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
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*'''Mini Figural Clip-Ons''' (2009)

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===Figure Collection===
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Optimus Prime is based on his [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader class toy]], and has his sword molded onto his right arm.

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===Piñata===
[[File:ROTFmerchandise-OptimusPrimePinata.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.22|"[[Fandom|We]] would have waited an eternity for this! It's over, Prime."]]
*'''Optimus Prime Piñata'''
: Enact the true Revenge of the Fallen by beating Optimus Prime to pieces. Instead of the Matrix of Leadership, his chest cavity can be filled with candy. (not included)
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==Transformers (2010)==
[[File:TF2010 roleplay OpCyberSword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Sword''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:This role play toy weapon of Optimus Prime's Energon Sword features a handle like a traditional sword, rather than attaching to the user's arm in some manner. (Amusingly, Optimus Prime would do this in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third film]].)

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[[File:TF2010 OptimusPrime helmet.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|Optimus Prime gives you his face.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:A simple plastic mask based on Optimus Prime's face.

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[[File:TF2010 OptimusPrime costume.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|...and his deco. (Wearer does not convert.)]]
*'''Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:An Optimus Prime costume consisting of a printed suit and a plastic mask (different from the one above).

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===Power Bots===
[[File:TF2010-toy PowerBots OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2010)

:''[[Power Bots]]'' Optimus Prime is similar to the Mega Power Bot from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but depicts Prime's regular form with his swords deployed. He does not transform, but plays various sounds if you press his Autobot insignia or move his arms.

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==Robot Heroes==
[[File:RH Prime vs Blackout.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Booga-booga!]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Blackout''' (2007)

: Packaged with [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], Optimus Prime is the standard [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Hero]] style of cute and cuddly. His arm is in the Ion Cannon mode, and unlike many Robot Heroes, he's not crouching. He's highly posable for a Robot Hero figure, featuring four points of articulation: both shoulders swivel, his neck turns, and he has a waist joint. This toy was later redecoed into Best Buy Exclusive "Battle Damage" Optimus Prime and Walmart Exclusive "Allspark Power" Optimus Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHMovieOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Rhscorpprime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He's cute as he violently decapitates [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|rage-filled mechanoids]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Scorponok''' (2007)

: Packaged with [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], Optimus Prime is now brandishing his sword arm weapon instead of the Ion Cannon. Sadly, the weapon is not film-accurate, being silver instead of orange. Notably, this was the first piece of Optimus Prime merchandise to have a mouth instead of a mouthplate. It is articulated at the neck and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHOptimusPrimeBlade/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movie RobotHeroes BestBuy Cliffjumper OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Otherwise known as Needs-a-Bathimus Prime.]]
*'''"Battle Damage" Optimus Prime & Cliffjumper''' (Best Buy Movie DVD Exclusives)

: Packaged with [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], this is a redeco of the first Robot Heroes figure in a battle damage paint job. It has all the articulation of the initial release, and boasts an extensive amount of paint apps, including a thorough "dirt wash" on the entire toy. It was sold exclusively in Best Buy stores, packaged with the two-disc special edition of the [[Transformers (film)|film]]

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BestBuyOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Best Buy Exclusive Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Remember that part of the movie where Prime glows blue with Allspark Power?]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)

: Packaged with redecoed versions of Autobot Jazz, Autobot Ratchet, Blackout, and Megatron. It retains all four points of articulation. The new deco is very similar to the original, but with added outbursts of Allspark Blue paint. The five-pack was sold exclusively at Wal*Mart.

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[[File:Movie RobotHeroes BarricadeVsOptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Two-fisted justice!]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Barricade''' (2008)

: Packaged with [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]], this is the first Optimus Prime Robot Heroes figure to be unarmed. Sculpted in a two-fisted stance akin to the one he had when first arriving in Mission City, it boasts sharper sculpted detail than its predecessors. Articulation is the standard three points: both shoulders and his head.

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[[File:Robotheroesoptimusblackout.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|After two years, Blackout's still trying to purple nurple him.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (2009)

:Mirroring the very first ''Movie'' Robot Heroes Optimus Prime pack, he comes with Blackout. While Blackout is a [[redeco]] of the previous mold, Optimus Prime is an all-new sculpt with two swords, reflecting the other Optimus Prime toys in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline.
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[[File:RobotHeroes BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|Big-rig Prime.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (2009)

:Packaged in a set depicting the battle in [[Mission City]] with [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]], plus new figures of [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] in fighter mode and Bumblebee in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], this is the first Optimus Prime Robot Heroes figurine in vehicle mode. He has a very big behind.

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[[File:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|The most adorable corpse suit ever.]]
*'''Battle for the Fallen''' (box set, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (tank mode), Jetpower Optimus Prime, and [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (truck mode).

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[[File:Robotheroestwinswidewaysprimedemolishorsideswipe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Otherwise known as the "What Geneva Convention?" set.]]
*'''Shanghai Shootout''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:Shanghai Shootout replicates the opening action scene from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', featuring figurines of [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] (ice cream truck), [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (vehicle mode), Optimus Prime, [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (vehicle mode). Demolishor is a slightly-oversized figure and the centerpiece of the box set.

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==Mighty Muggs==
[[File:MightyMuggs MovieOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|Gwwrr.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Optimus Prime figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in his neck and arms. Like the rest of his wave, Optimus Prime was an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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==Speed Stars==
===Mini-Vehicles===
[[File:SpeedStars MetalHeroes OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"I don't care that it's Actionmasters II, '''I WILL BE IN EVERY DAMN IMPRINT.'''"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

: ''[[Speed Stars]]'' "Metal Heroes" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the RPM Optimus mold with the same color layout but less paint details. Among other changes, he no longer has silver paint on his roof nor his sculpted robot mode.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Metal Heroes Optimus Prime was one of the figures distributed.

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[[File:SpeedStars CyberHunt OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Pimp my Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Cyber Hunt'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: Cyber Hunt Optimus Prime is a redeco of the RPM mold done up in black, red and silver. He's decorated with [[cyberglyphics]], the number 17972 and a winged Decepticon symbol.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Cyber Hunt Optimus Prime was one of the figures distributed.

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[[File:SpeedStars NEST OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|NEST are Serious and hate bright colours.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

: The Speed Stars version of N.E.S.T. Optimus Prime has his various parts cast in red instead of brown, his red and blue parts are lighter, and he lacks a great deal of [[paint operation]]s in general. Specifically, only his cab and rims are painted, and the stripes on his sides lack the black pin-striping and no longer go beyond the truck nose. His NEST insignias are now black and red instead of white and red, while he regains the flames on his roof. His underside is now blue, with his robot mode lacking the silver and blue paint, instead having some red paint here and there.

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[[File:SpeedStars BattleSeries OptimusVSBonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"W-Wait... y-y-you want me to fight someone ''when I can't decapitate them?!'' Game over, Hasbro! GAME OVER!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Bonecrusher''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 06'''

: This two-pack, originally sold in the RPMs line but which saw limited release in the US, contains Optimus Prime and a green [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. While Optimus's card art shows him with a silver hood, the toy itself is apparently identical to the single-packed Metal Heroes Optimus Prime.

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[[File:SpeedStarsOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Stop it, Hasbro, stop it! I'M SCARED!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

: Like the Bonecrusher pack, Optimus Prime VS [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Desert Long Haul]] was first available in the RPMs line. Optimus is similar to the RPM release of the pack (featuring a silver hood) but like all ''Speed Stars'' releases of RPM toys, he has fewer paint details.

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[[File:SpeedStars BeastMachines OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm finally a dragon! YES! Wait, where are my wings?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Beast Machines'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 3'''

: Representing Prime after being infused with the power of the world's dragons through biotech upgrades, Beast Machines Optimus gets his name from the silver logo on the sides of his sleeper compartment, which depicts a stylized version of his name against a large, horned dragon; in a reversal of the standard pattern, he also has blue flames on (the sides of) his red hood.

:The card back indicates that he was also supposed to have had a silver Autobot insignia on top of his sleeper compartment, silver flames on his doors, silver walls on his tires, and silver text beneath his logo. The card back also shows that the stamped copyright information on his robot form was to have been parallel to his wheels rather than to his head.

:The number "#33485" is stamped into the metal above his head, while "10821" is painted beneath his feet.

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[[File:SpeedStars MetalHeroes DOTM OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''3 of 8'''

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[[File:SpeedStars Mini-Vehicles StealthForce OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Stealth Force'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 5'''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Night Attack'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 3'''
:A [[Black repaint|black]] redeco of the above mold.

:The card back for the toy depicts an alternate color scheme for both modes. The depicted [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] sported a red and blue color scheme similar to his regular colors. The depicted robot mode, meanwhile, was solid grey.

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===Lights & Sounds===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Basic, 2010)

: Lights & Sounds Optimus Prime is a large, cutesified and child-friendly truck with various playing sounds and flashing lights. Like most ''RPM'' and ''Speed Stars'' toys, it has the character's robot mode sculpted on the underside.

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===Stealth Force===
====Mini Changers====
[[File:SpeedStars StealthForce MiniChangers OptimusPrimeVsStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Starscream''' (2011)
:Mini-Changers Optimus Prime is a vehicular mode toy with an intermediate attack mode, and no actual robot mode. The toy is packaged with a PVC figure of Starscream.

:To transform(ish) Optimus you pull up the upper half of his vehicular mode, revealing tech details (some which could be guns... maybe), you rotate his fuel barrels forwards (guns?) and rotate the upper halves of his smoke stacks forwards (now that's definitely guns, right?). The result is an attack mode, so yeah, it's probably all guns.
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*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Megatron''' (2011)

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====Stealth Force====
[[File:SpeedStars StealthForce OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: The first electronic toy in the "Stealth Force" subline, this Optimus Prime is a non-transforming truck that reveals a large number of hidden weapons by pushing the rack behind the cab. Most of them are non-firing, such as the smokestack-guns and missile pods on the side of the cab, but the engine features two firing projectiles. The toy also has flashing lights and playing sound effects and voice clips.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/SFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Stealth Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

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==McDonald's==
[[File:McDonaldsROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|Takes your face then blasts your skull.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal, 2010)
:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Optimus does not transform but has a few gimmicks to make up for it. On his right arm he is armed with both a flip-out sword and his blaster. Turning the switch on the underside of the gun from off to on will then allow the red button top to light up a red LED. Optimus is articulated at shoulders and hips, and features pale blue light piping. He was only available during week 1 of the promotion, and came with an instruction sheet that doubles as an ad for [[McWorld]], featuring an exclusive code for the website.

:It is very likely that should the battery in Optimus's light up gimmick die, replacing it would be exceedingly difficult due to the unique style of screw McDonald's uses for its free toys.

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==KLIK==
[[File:TF-ROTF-KLIK-Optimus-Prime-Candy-dispenser.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|The candy's sweetness is guaranteed to make you feel like your face is getting peeled.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (KLIK candy dispenser, 2009)

:This KLIK candy dispenser, made by Au'some inc., features Optimus Prime's head on top. When you pull back a lever, it springs forward and launches the candy into your mouth, similar to PEZ. '''''CAUTION''''': Do ''not'' aim at face.

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==Dark of the Moon==

*'''Optimus Prime Cool Changing LCD Watch''' (2011)
:Optimus Prime is a working LCD digital watch. Much like the [[Kronoform]]-origin Transformers of years past, he can be removed from the wristband and converted into [[robot mode]].

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*'''Optimus Prime metal strap''' ([[July 14]], 2011)

:Available at Lawson chain of convenience stores in Japan, this metal strap is available for pre-order between May 1 and [[June 30]], and is to be mailed out from [[July 14]].

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[[File:DOTM Optimus Prime ATV Ride-On.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|"Toddlers! Roll Out!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime ATV Ride-On''' (2011)
:A small powered quad bike suitable for very young children to ride on. A button provides sound effects and even music.

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===Moose Mountain===
*'''Optimus Prime Rollout Wagon''' (2011)
:A wagon modelled after Optimus Prime's truck mode, this wagon can carry your toys with his trailer! He also features electronic phrases and sound effects, and a push of a button, makes an Optimus Prime figure pop out from his truck's hood!

:Do we mention that the stock photo and the packaging had a toy truck and a stuffed monkey being placed in that wagon?
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====Revving Robots====
[[File:DOTM RevvingRobots OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)

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====Robo Fighters====
[[File:DOTM Robofighters OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)

:''Robo Fighters'' Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure. His gimmick includes pushing his chest kibble down that pops out his weaponry. He has molded Energon sword (in it's deployed form) on his right arm.
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[[File:DOTM Robofighters Nightwatch Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|Because blue swords are known to be more effective during night ops.]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (2011)

:This redeco of ''Robo Fighters'' Optimus Prime features metallic blue for his limb parts, & light Allspark blue for some of the details & his Energon sword.

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===Basic Fun===
*'''Keychain''' (2011)
:This keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode, without any articulation, and with the hook for the keychain positioned on his upper back.

===Robo Power===
====Roleplay====
[[File:DOTM CyberBlaster.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Optimus Prime's own handheld Ironhide Cannon.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster''' (2011)
**''Accessories'': 10 darts

:''Robo Power'' Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster is a ten-shot blaster that automatically rotates its turret upon cocking the blaster. When the trigger is pulled, it lights up and makes sounds. The lights emanate from the yellow spot in the center of the blaster. The effects can be turned off or on. The Autobot insignia can be seen in the center of the blaster barrel; lights emit from it when in use. Two "AA" batteries are needed to operate the sound effects and you cannot fire all bullets at once.

:In European countries, this blaster is known as the '''"Robot Heroes Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster"'''.
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===Burger King===
[[File:BurgerKingDOTMOptimusPrimeBigHead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)

:Part of the 2011 [[Burger King]] Dark of the Moon promotion, Optimus is a simple figure with bobble-head-like proportions. The entirety of his body is put on a hinge so that it can be folded into his enormous head when it is opened up. A similar gimmick is present in all the toys part of this promotion.

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===Garoto===
[[File:DOTM_Easter_Optimus_Prime.jpg|300px|thumb|Can't I have some privacy here?]]
*'''Transformers: Dark of the Moon Easter egg''' (2012)

:Currently known to have only being available during the 2012 Easter season in [[Brazil]], local chocolate brand Garoto released a licensed ''Dark of the Moon''-themed chocolate egg that included a [[Blindpacking | blindpacked]] [[Bumblebee (Movie) | Bumblebee]] or Optimus Prime figure inside. Each figure is composed by two separate parts, the "robot mode" and the "vehicle mode".

:Optimus Prime's robot mode is a very simple mold cast in blue plastic with silver and red paint applications. His whole body is weirdly molded as if it's sitting in a chair or throne loosely based on parts of his vehicle mode. The actual vehicle, however, is a very little and flat approximation of his truck mode, smaller than a RPM and completely hollow when looked from underneath. The main gimmick of the figure is that, when the vehicle mode is placed inside the robot mode and the latter is standing on a smooth surface, pressing the robot's head will immediately launch the vehicle through his legs in "high speed". Thankfully, it does work better than Bumblebee's gimmick.

:The instructions show drawings way more detailed than the actual figure that are clearly based on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader_Class_toys | original Leader class figure]] from the first ''Transformers'' movie toyline.

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==Dual Model Kit==
[[File:DOTM DualModelKit OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK01'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon swords, alternate faceplate

:''Dual Model Kit'' Optimus Prime is a model kit released by TakaraTomy with pre-applied decals and pre-painted details the runners. It is an incredibly-detailed figure, with many pieces (molded mainly in PS, PE, and ABS plastics) built around an articulated "skeleton." When fully assembled, he stands a few hairs shorter than the ROTF Leader class toy but is noticeably slimmer than his transformable counterpart. Optimus Prime comes with two swords, two faces (battle mask and normal face). The swords can be attached by sitting on his forearms (in the manner seen in the movie) or they can replace his fists entirely. He also comes with an extra decal sheet, which optionally replaces the already-applied decals, if one wishes to repaint the entire pieces.

:Numerous reports have been made that his fingers are very loose and can detach easily, extra caution is recommended. Meanwhile, as with all of the non-undergated prepainted runners, cutting the pieces off the sprues may leave some marks, so any patch-up work on the paint details are needed.

:The Battle Hook parts (from ''Revenge of the Fallen'') are available with the kit if ordered through [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan.

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*'''Optimus Prime (Clear)''' (2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK01'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon swords, alternate faceplate

: This DMK-01 is a clear version of the original DMK-01. Almost all pieces attached to the skeleton is transparent, with the frame retaining the original, opaque color. It is an Amazon exclusive in Japan and came with the Blu-Ray version of the third Transformers film.

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[[File:DOTM-DMKOptimusPrimeSpecialColorVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Special Color Version''' (2011)

: The "Special Color Version" of the Optimus Prime Dual Model Kit was given away to 4 people in total, through the October and November issues of ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine. Either prior to or concurrent with the giveaways, they were used in window displays at UNIQLO clothing shops; the ones displayed at UNIQLO stores were shown with special stickers with a "UTF" logo as well as a special Autobot emblem with the letters UNIQLO in it.

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[[File:DMK03-Lost-Age-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Lost Age ver.)''' (December 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK03'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, sword, "Vector" shield, "Sentinel" shield attachment, sword clip

:This Optimus Prime DMK model is based on his appearance in the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' film, as opposed to the mainline toys, which are based on the concept art. Like the previous DMK models, he is very articulated, but his hands no longer feature individual finger articulation, most likely due to the fragility of said appendages in the previous DMK installments. Instead, he features two different pairs of hands, one pair designed to hold his sword, and another, more relaxed pair. He comes with his sword and 1 shield (compacted, with an extending gun barrel) with an optional deployed energy effect. There is also a small clip available to attach the sword to his back.

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==Revoltech==
[[File:RevoltechOptimusPrimeMovie.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Accept no [[Robot Replicas|imitations!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011/2015)
**''Series number:'' '''030'''
**''Legacy of Revoltech ID number:'' '''LR-049'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, Energon sword, five guns, name plate

:Number 30 in the [[Revoltech]] Sci-Fi series, this non-transforming Optimus Prime is sculpted to resemble his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' appearance. His weapons can attach to several points on his body, or combine together into one giant unwieldy supergun.

:In 2015, Optimus Prime was reissued as part of the ''Legacy of Revoltech'' line, ''right after'' his Jet Wing counterpart below.

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*'''Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime''' (2012/2015)
**''Series number:'' '''040'''
**''Legacy of Revoltech ID number:'' '''LR-044'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, Jet Wing, Energon axe, Energon sword, sword handle adaptor, alternate head, display base, name plate

:This release of Revoltech Sci-Fi Optimus Prime is basically the same toy, but this time he comes with his Jet Wing attachment and several weapons from ''Dark of the Moon'' as well as an alternate head without his [[mouthplate]].

:In 2015, Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime was reissued as part of the ''Legacy of Revoltech'' line. He was reissued ''first'' before the figure above.

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==Tomica==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (October 2011)

:''[[Tomica]]'' Optimus Prime is a die-cast non-transforming toy of his truck mode from ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with trailer.

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*'''Optimus Prime Black Ver.''' (December 2011)

:A redeco of the previous ''Tomica'' Optimus Prime toy in the usual Black Optimus/[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]] color scheme: black with teal flames and red windows.

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*'''Wrapping Trailer''' (December 2011)

:A redeco of a different, short-nose truck in Generation 1 Optimus Prime's colors, this Prime comes with a trailer plastered with promotional images for the ''Transformers'' films.

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==Thrilling 30==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #11'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Optimus Prime was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Optimus Prime figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Ratchet]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Thrilling 30|Sentinel Prime]].
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==Age of Extinction==

===3D Light FX===

* '''Optimus Prime 3D Deco Light''' (2015)
: A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Optimus's head is breaking through the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===Kellogg's===
*'''Optimus Prime Pencil Topper (2014)
:A static, non-transforming (obviously!) Optimus Prime pencil topper figure will be included as a freebie from any Kellogg's cereal (Frosties, Coco Pops/Loops/Flakes, Froot Loops, and (probably) Cookie Crisp.

:So far, the pencil toppers are available in Malaysia.
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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Optimus-Prime-Challenge-Trackset.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Challenge''' (Track Set, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tracks, Bumblebee car, Lockdown car, Bumblebee dartboard coaster, Lockdown dartboard coaster

:Optimus Prime Challenge is a non-transforming ''Hot Wheels''-style trackset that includes similarly non-transforming Bumblebee & Lockdown in vehicle mode, both equipped with pull-back motor gimmicks to facilitate zipping around the included loop of track and exiting through the flip-down front grill of the truck, ideally careening into one of two round targets decorated with art of the aforementioned characters. The trailer folds up into a convenient carrying case with flip-out handle that allows you to pick up and carry the whole thing to... wherever you'd want to bring an Optimus Prime-themed trackset, really.

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===2014 Robots in Disguise===
====Dino Sparkers====
[[File:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb||upright=1.66|Warning: Sparks may shoot to your ''face''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparkers Optimus Prime is a static, non-moving figure of Optimus Prime's "evasion mode" body, wielding a sword, and riding on a translucent chunk of plastic that sorta resembles Grimlock's [[beast mode]]. Pulling back and releasing it causes [[sparking gimmick|sparks]] to spray out of Grimlock's mouth.
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====Titan Heroes/Guardians====
[[File:Titan-hero-aoe-optimus-prime-figures.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Believe me, '''no''' one wants them after they're announced.]]
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Heroes, 2014)
:A 12-inch non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime with five points of articulation. Like all Titan figures, he is a durable, minimally-painted figure with somewhat unfortunate proportions.
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*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Titan Heroes, 2014)
:A Target-exclusive redeco of the Titan Heroes Optimus Prime toy, molded in dull silver plastic, coated in gold spray folds, and features ''very'' minimal paint apps, which only limited to the eyes & the Autobot Insignia.
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[[File:Titan-Guardian-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb]]
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:A 16-inch, simplified non-transforming statue of Optimus Prime with five points of articulation, based on the 'Evasion Mode' design.
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[[File:Titan-hero-optimus-prime-with-sword.jpg|thumb]]
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Hero with weapon, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A new-mold 12-inch non-transforming figure of 'Silver Knight' Optimus Prime with five points of articulation and a sword accessory. He has appeared only as an Australian [[Big W]] exclusive.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Titan Heroes, 2014)
[[File:Electronic-titan-heroes-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|]]
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A new-mold 12-inch non-transforming figure of 'Evasion Mode' Optimus Prime with five points of articulation, a sword accessory, and electronic sound effects activated by pressing his Autobot insignia. In the US and UK he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] and [[Argos]] respectively. Unfortunately, he is not available in Malaysian toy markets.
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====Mask====
*'''Optimus Prime Light & Sounds Battle Mask'''{{sic}} (2014)
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*'''Optimus Prime Mask''' (2014)
:Another release of the gimmick-less mask ''which is merely just a redeco of the Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime mask in Age of Extinction packaging''. The only deco changes for the mask is the lighter shade of blue.
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====Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue====
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
:An [[Amazon]] exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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====Hexbug====
[[File:Hexbug Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014) ''(Nano)''

:A smaller Hexbug redecoed to resemble the aesthetic of ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime.

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[[File:Hexbug Warriors Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014) ''(Warriors)''

:A medium-sized, more armed Hexbug is also similarly redecoed as well.

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*'''Silver Knight''' (2014) ''(Nano)''
[[File:SilverKnightNanoHexbugs.jpg|thumb|right]]

:A Hexbug meant to resemble the [[Silver Knight]] AOE Optimus Prime.

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*'''Silver Knight''' (2014) ''(Warriors)''

:A Hexbug meant to resemble the Silver Knight AOE Optimus Prime.

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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn04-aoeoptimusprime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Age of Extinction)''' (2014)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN04'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Sword of Judgment]], Sentinel Shield, alternate hands, display stand.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]] ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime stands 6" tall and is articulated. He features a metallic color scheme, replacement hands and LED light up eyes. Unfortunately, like most of Hasbro's AOE Optimus toys, he is quite inaccurate to the film by virtue of being based on non-final concept art.

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[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.

:A miniature Optimus Prime is included with [[Kids Logic]]'s Mecha Nations [[Grimlock (AOE)#Mecha Nations|Grimlock]] figure. He is articulated, wields mini versions of the Sword of Judgment and Sentinel Shield, and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]].

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==Hybrid Metal Figuration==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (March 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''015'''
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, four open hands, ion blaster, 2 energon blades

:Produced by Hero Cross as part of their franchise-spanning ''Hybrid Metal Figuration'' line, Optimus Prime is a super deformed articulated figure based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon''.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (September 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''021'''
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, four open hands, gripping right hand, sword, shield

:The second ''Hybrid Metal Figuration'' Optimus Prime, this one is based on his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''.

==Q-Transformers==
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[May 22|5-22]]-2015)

:A small unpainted gray plastic figure of Optimus Prime based on his appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (cartoon)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' cartoon. Together with similar figures of Bumblebee and Lockdown, he was included with ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' Blu-Ray or DVD collections purchased through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], Tower Records, HMV or Yodobashi Camera.

[[File:QTransformers NazoNazoOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Nazo Nazo Optimus Prime''' (2016)

:Nazo Nazo Optimus Prime ("Mystery Mystery Optimus Prime") is a ''Q-Transformers''-based Optimus plushie that plays several voice clips, many of them ad-libbed, by [[Yoshimasa Hosoya]].

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[[File:QTransformers Gacha OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2016)

:A non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime based on his cartoon appearance was available as part of the ''Q-Transformers'' [[w:gashapon|capsule toy]] lineup.

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==MetaColle==
[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-(AOE).jpg|thumb|''Transformers: Lost Art''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2016)
**''Accessories'': Sword
:''[[MetaColle]]'' Optimus is a palm-sized, non-transforming mini figure based on his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''. He sports 3 points of articulation consists on the arms & waist, and he comes with his own sword accessory. Like all MetaColle figures, Optimus Prime has diecast parts on his body & legs, and he features soft plastic on the arms & his sword.

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[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-DOTM-ver.jpg|thumb|''Transformers: Diecast Moon'']]
*'''Optimus Prime Darkside Moon ver.''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Energon Sword
:This ''MetaColle'' Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon''. He also comes with an Energon sword accessory, albeit entirely painted in silver.

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[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-TLK.jpg|thumb|''Transformers: The Iron Knight'']]
*'''Optimus Prime The Last Knight ver.''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword
:The third ''MetaColle'' Optimus Prime is a redeco (& a retool with a new maskless head) of the ''Age of Extinction'' version in darker plastics & metallic paint applications, to match his appearance in ''The Last Knight''.

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==The Last Knight==
===Role Play===
[[File:TLKOptimusPrimeVoiceChangerHelmet.JPG|right|upright=1.1|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet''' (2017)
:A highly accurate CG-headsculpt of Optimus Prime based on his look in The Last Knight with a built in voice-changer. It includes 21 button-activated sounds and phrases.
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*'''Optimus Prime Battle Blaster Sword''' (2017)

:This role-play accessory of Optimus Prime's sword can convert into ''both'' sword & gun modes. When the insignia was pressed down, it will activate lights & Optimus Prime's dialogue.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Optimus-Prime-Mask.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Mask''' (2017)
:A redeco of the ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime Mask, this wearable <s>face</s> mask is molded in silver plastic and features blue paint details to resemble his live-action film counterpart. He also features an Autobot insignia on the top of his left eyebrow.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Reveal-The-Shield-Optimus-Prime-Mask.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Mask (Reveal The Shield)''' (2017)
:''Yet another (slight) redeco'' of the ''Prime'' Optimus Prime mask, with unchanged paint masks and features clear red visors and Tech Spec-sque patterns on both sides of the Battle Mask's cheeks, which can be decoded with the other included clear red accessories included from other Reveal the Shield toys, or with Bumblebee's mask.
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[[File:TRU-Asia-Lucky-Draw-Metallic-Optimus-Prime-Voice-Changer-Helmet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Metallic Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet''' (2017)
:A gunmetal grey redeco of the Optimus Prime Voice Changing helmet, possibly referencing Prime's brief stint as 'Nemesis Prime' in the film, was released as a lucky draw item at Toys"R"Us stores in Asia, including Taiwan & Malaysia.
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===7-Eleven===
[[File:7Eleven TLK Cupholder.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|How many faces do you need?]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cupholder''' (2017)
:Available for a limited time exclusively at [[7-Eleven]] stores in the Philippines, the Optimus cupholder can hold cups in it. It features movie-accurate sculpting with paint detailing.
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*'''Optimus Prime Drawstring Bag''' (2017)
:Distributed through a special promo at Philippine 7-Eleven stores, the Bumblebee drawstring bag is a blue bag with red string. It features artwork of his angry mug, a red Autobot symbol, and the movie logo in the same color.
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===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Optimus Prime figurine topper is molded in a pointing-up-to-the-sky stance, rather than charging heroically like Bumblebee & Megatron.
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*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)
:The Optimus Prime topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Megatron, Bumblebee, and Sqweeks.
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===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Optimus-Prime-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Optimus Prime figurine is a different mold, and unlike the RCM Media figurine, he features a healthy number of paint apps.
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===Simba Smoby===
[[File:TF-TLK-Simba-Smoby-Optimus-Prime-Robot-Figure.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Robot'''{{sic}} (Die-cast Figurine, 2017)
:This Optimus Prime is a 1/64 non-transforming robot mode figurine, and like the [[MetaColle]] figures, he was made partially out of Die-cast metal. He is molded with an arm blade on the left arm.
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[[File:TF-TLK-1-64-Simba-Smoby-Optimus-Prime-Truck.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Die-cast cars, 2017)
:This Optimus Prime is a 1/64 non-transforming but ''mostly'' screen-accurate vehicle mode based on his alternate mode seen in the film.
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===Jada Toys===
====1/24====
{{Note|The 1/24 and 1/32 scale cars saw release in Japan in November 2017.}}
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[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-Toys-1-24-Optimus-Prime-Truck.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1/24 Scale Die Cast Car, 2017)
:A 1/24-scaled non-transforming die-cast car based on Optimus Prime's Western Star 4900 Phantom Custom semi-truck form, and he features opening doors, vehicle front hood, and the trunk, revealing the driver's seat (with it's steering wheel chromed) & engines (also chromed). And similar to ''Robot Powered Machines'', Optimus Prime features a sculpted robot mode underneath.
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[[File:TF-TLK-TakaraTomy-Mall-1-24-DX-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''DX Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Set, [[November|11]]-2017)
**''Accessories'': Trailer
:This TakaraTomy Mall exclusive release of the Optimus Prime truck comes with a new trailer that carries 1/24 scaled cars on the line.

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[[File:TLKWalmartBlurayGiftSetCars.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: The Last Knight Exclusive Blu-Ray Gift Set''' (2017)
:The Walmart exclusive of the Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD release of the film comes with two redecoed Optimus Prime and Bumblebee cars. In Prime's case, he features a blend of metallic red paints and some blue on the engine compartment & half of the cabins.
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====1/32====
[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-Toys-1-32-Optimus-Prime-Truck.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1/32 Scale Die Cast Car, 2017)
:A medium-sized version of the Optimus Prime truck is also available, down with the shortened smokestacks. Unlike the rest of the 1/32 cars, Optimus Prime does not feature any opening doors.
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====1/64====
[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-Toys-1-64-Optimus-Prime-Truck.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|Probably the only time to see his smokestacks being shortened, but not by Hasbro.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1/64 Scale Die Cast Car, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Display base
:A smaller, Hot Wheels/Matchbox-sized version of the Optimus Prime truck is also available, with even shorter smokestacks. He also comes with his own Display Base with his picture printed on it. Ths display base also erroneously included with Barricade.

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===Lacta===
[[File:TLK_Easter_Optimus_Prime.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Never lets you forget who he is...]]
*'''Transformers: The Last Knight Easter egg''' (2018)

:Following the traditional release of ''Transformers''-themed chocolate eggs during Easter season in Brazil, a new egg was made available in 2018, this time by Lacta and themed after ''The Last Knight''. If you can't guess it yet, it includes either a blindpacked Optimus Prime or Bumblebee non-transforming minifigure approximately the size of the current ''[[Transformers: Generations | Generations]]'' Legends class, with Prime being a head taller than Bee.

:Optimus Prime is cast in a blue plastic with silver and red paint applications. He comes separated into two pieces by the belly and can be easily attached together, even though it does ''not'' give him waist articulation. He can only rotate his head and move his arms up and down.

:The egg also included a code to unlock Bumblebee's and Optimus Prime's voice synthesizers in an app called "A Sua Voz" (Portuguese for "Your Voice") that was only available for the first half of 2018 in the App Store, Google Play and its (now defunct) [http://supersintetizador.com.br/ official website]. Only [[Sqweeks]]' voice was available without entering the code.

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===Anjo===
[[File:TLK_Anjo_50cm_Optimus_Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...because God forbid you think he's the one called Bumblebee!]]
*'''Optimus Prime - Bumblebee''' (2018)
:Released by Brazilian toy manufacturer Anjo, this simplistic, non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime in his ''The Last Knight'' body is 50 centimeters (approximately 20 inches) tall and features limited articulations and a simple paint job. Despite being sold in a single-pack, his packaging refers to both him and Bumblebee, in a clear attempt to spare some expenses.
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===Metal Earth===
[[File:TF-TLK-Metal-Earth-Optimus-Prime-Truck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Western Star 5700 Truck''' (IconX, 2019)

:''Metal Earth'' Optimus Prime is a DIY 3D Metal Model kit that is based on his truck mode appearance in ''Age of Extinction'' and ''The Last Knight''. As most of the parts are very sharp, exercise caution while assembling the kit.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Metal-Earth-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (IconX, 2019)

:This ''Metal Earth'' Optimus Prime is based on his robot mode from the said two movies, though the kit's appearance is inspired by his ''Premier Edition'' toy, down with the mistransformed pectoral armors.
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==Bumblebee==
===McDonalds===
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime with a sword'''{{sic}} (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
:Released as part of the [[McDonald's]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this Optimus Prime is a rerelase of the [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Merchandie|''Cyberverse'' figure]], but under ''Bumblebee'' branding. It is a super-deformed figurine, and he features a gimmick on his left arm, which can be swung down to reveal a pop-out sword with a press of the button on his back. The sword can be retracted manually by posing the arm up first.
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===Nendoroid===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (TBA)
**''Nendoroid ID Number'': TBA
**''Accessories'': TBA

:Revealed at Wonder Festival 2020 [Winter], this [[Nendoroid]] figurine of Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' movie. Unlike most Nendoroids, he is manufactured by Sentinel rather than Good Smile Company or Orange.

:The sculpt is produced by Toyhouse with Nendoron's supervision.

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==External links==
* [http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.php?f_series_id=64&f_subgroup=&f_name=optimus&f_type=exact Galleries of various different Optimus Prime toys from the Movie]
* [http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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Mister Flappy

2020-04-28T21:12:53Z

Hexnut17:

:''Mister Flappy is a bat from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (franchise)|Rescue Bots Academy]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:MedixStepsUp Mister Flappy.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
'''Mister Flappy''' is a regular [[Earth]] bat that somehow can breath on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon===
[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] found Mister Flappy in an injured state and took him, and the rest of his bat family, back to the Academy medbay to be nursed back to health, keeping him secret from the other recruits and their teachers. All went well until Medix had to undertake a trip to Cybertron to [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]]'s lab, and opted to take Mister Flappy along with him. Mister Flappy managed to get free, first activating the original [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] and causing it to fly around the lab, and then getting himself stuck in an exploration helmet.

During the demonstration of the echo-location goggles, the noise agitated Mister Flappy, who flew into the testing chamber for the invention, resulting in [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] entering in pursuit. Though the bat was safe, Hot Shot got into trouble and had to be rescued by Medix. [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] later persuaded Medix that Mister Flappy was well enough to return to the wild. {{storylink|Medix Steps Up To The Bat}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy characters]]

Schnoodles

2020-04-27T06:59:35Z

Hexnut17:

:''Schnoodles is a fish from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (franchise)|Rescue Bots Academy]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:DogStrayAfternoon Schnoodles.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
'''Schnoodles''' is a fish.

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon===
After the recruits had to return [[Heatwave (dog)|Heatwave]] the Dog to his rightful owners, [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] the Rescue Bot presented them with a fish to have for a pet instead, deciding he'd make an exception to the academy's no-pets rule. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] dubbed the fish "Schnoodles". [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]'s attempt at communicating resulted in Schnoodles blowing bubbles, which he took as saying she approved of the name. {{storylink|Dog Stray Afternoon}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy characters]]
[[Category:Cartoon-only characters]]

Medix Steps Up To The Bat

2020-04-27T06:31:00Z

Hexnut17: It's been awhile since i edited, but i am trying learn how to get better, i am not sure if Hot Shot smuggling a Rhino actually happened in an episode, but i did my best to check.

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 56
|image=
|caption=
|prev=In Training
|next=Robo-Cody
|title="Medix Steps Up To The Bat"
|airdate=[[March 28]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Marc Seal]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''When Medix brings a bat with him to Cybertron, chaos ensues. As Hot Shot gets blamed for it all, Medix has to accept that a high-tech environment probably isn't the best place for a wild creature!'''

==Synopsis==
[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] finds [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] in the medbay apparently talking to himself. Observing that Medix has been acting oddly lately, Hot Shot tells him it's time for the mission briefing. [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] briefs everyone on the trip going to take to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to visit [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]]'s science lab. Medix is unenthusiastic, and furtively by the medbay on his way to the [[space bridge]]. The other recruits arrive through the space bridge, only to be surprised when Medix arrives shortly afterwards accompanied by a bat. Medix reveals he found [[Mister Flappy]] injured and has been secretly nursing him back to health. He hastily hides the bat as Heatwave emerges from the space bridge.

The recruits reach Ratchet's lab, where Hot Shot immediately spots an ancient [[Cube (sport)|Cube]], which Medix says is the original first Cube. Unfortunately Mister Flappy gets loose and triggers the cube, making it zoom around the lab. Hot Shot manages to catch it just as Heatwave arrives with Ratchet, and has to cover for the bat by accepting responsibility. Heatwave and Ratchet head out to prepare a presentation, leaving the recruits under instructions not to touch anything else. Unfortunately Medix's bat is again loose, and has gotten lodged in an exploration helmet. They realize the helmet is confusing the bat's echo location, but Medix manages to get it to roll over, dislodging the helmet. Heatwave arrives back in time to see Hot Shot catching the helmet. [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] starts to explain that Hot Shot's not actually to blame, however it's time for the presentation.

Ratchet shows off the sensory-dampening chamber he's got to test the echo-location goggles he's developed. The pinging noise from the googles agitates Mister Flappy, who gets loose and flies into the chamber. Hot Shot immediately runs in after him, without the googles he'll need to see anything. Medix puts the googles on himself and heads inside, using echolocation to find Hot Shot stuck in a trap and rescue him.

Back on Earth, Medix apologizes to Hot Shot and Heatwave. Heatwave suggests it's time to set Mister Flappy free, and Medix resolves to do so, along with the rest of Mister Flappy's family who have also been living in the medlab.

==Featured characters==
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*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (1)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (2)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (3)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (4)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (8)
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*[[Mister Flappy]] (7)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Oh, ten four, professor. If I had pockets, my hands would be in 'em."
:—'''Hot Shot'''

"This is what I call a sensory-dampening testing tank." 
"Uh, what?" 
"It was that or the dangerous darkroom. I couldn't decide."
:—'''Ratchet''' and '''Hot Shot'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Medix mentions Hot Shot snuggled a Rhino back from the Zoo and as a result Heatwave does not want anymore Animal's in the Academy, what happened to [[Schnoodles|Schnoodles]]!?

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*While Cybertron has [[Survivor|previously]] shown itself to be home to bats of it's own, how does an Earth Bat Fly on cybertron... or even Breath for that matter??

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
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[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Transformers: Energon (cartoon)

2020-04-24T04:37:26Z

Hexnut17: Sheesh, this typo has been here so long I feel bad fixing it... 😢

{{Excessivesarcasm|Tone down unnecessary negativity}}
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[[File:TransEnergonTitle.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm looking pretty good [[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|NOW]], aren't I?]]
'''''Transformers: Energon''''', known as '''''Transformers: Super Link''''' (トランスフォーマースーパーリンク) in Japan, is a cartoon series produced by [[Actas Inc.]] and [[Studio A-CAT]]. It aired in the US from January 2004 to June 2005 for <s>52</s> 51 episodes, in support of the toyline of the same name. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' and forms the second part of the "[[Unicron Trilogy]]", to be followed by ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]''.

The show takes place ten years after the finale of ''Armada'', opening in an age of peace on Cybertron and Earth which is destined not to last long. ''Energon'' pits the Autobots against an array of villains: the reborn [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the barely functional [[Unicron]], and the mysterious [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] and his [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] minions.

''Energon'', like ''Armada'', was written and animated in Japan and dubbed in [[Canada]] for US consumption. The series introduced to Transformers cartoons the technique of combining cel-shaded [[Computer-generated imagery|computer animation]] with 2D hand-drawn animation, creating a fusion between the CGI of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''/''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Machines]]'' and traditionally animated series such as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Car Robots/Robots in Disguise]]''.

For ''Super Link'', "[[Taiyō no Transform!!]]" plays as its opening [[Japanese themes|theme]] and "[[Calling You]]" for its ending theme.

:''Preceded by: [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]''
:''Followed by: [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]''

==Characters==
Note: Many characters from Armada are present and not listed below, particularly the Mini-Cons; that being said, they are far less... important now. (Ex: Kicker's constant use of the Street Action Mini-Cons while barely giving any regard to them.)
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'''Main Cast'''

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] ([[Brent Miller]])
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno/Roadblock]] ([[Michael Daingerfield]])
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] ([[Matt Hill]])
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] ([[Scott McNeil]])
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (Scott McNeil)

'''Team Rodimus'''

*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] ([[Alistair Abell]])
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] ([[Ward Perry]])

'''Team Bulkhead'''

*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] ([[French Tickner]])
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Doron Bell, Jr.]])
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] ([[Ty Olsson]])

'''Omnicons'''

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] ([[Sharon Alexander]])
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
*[[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] ([[Terry Klassen]])
*[[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (Scott McNeil)

'''Combiner teams'''

*[[Air Team]]
**[[Superion Maximus]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
**[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]]
**[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]]
**[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]]
**[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]]
**[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]

'''Others'''
*[[Padlock (Energon)|Padlock]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Autobot nurse]]s (?)
*[[Rhyming Omnicon fanboys]] ([[Tony Sampson]])

|c2=
'''Main Cast'''

*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]] ([[David Kaye]]/[[Richard Newman]])
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus/Snow Cat]] ([[Don Brown]])
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] ([[Alvin Sanders]])
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave/Mirage]] ([[Doug Parker]])
*[[Shockblast]] ([[Brian Drummond]])
*[[Six Shot]] ([[Terry Klassen]])

'''Combiner teams'''

*[[Construction Team]]
**[[Constructicon Maximus]] (Don Brown)
**[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]]
**[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]]
**[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]]
**[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]]

*[[Destruction Team]]
**[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] ([[Trevor Devall]])
**[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]]
**[[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]]
**[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]]
**[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]]
**[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]]

'''Terrorcons'''

*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
*[[Battle Ravage]]/[[Command Ravage]]
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]/[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Blackout]]
*[[Cruellock]]
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]

|c3=
'''Regulars'''
*[[Kicker Jones]] ([[Brad Swaile]])
*[[Misha Miramond]] ([[Ellen Kennedy]])
*[[Brian Jones]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] ([[Tabitha St. Germain]])
*[[Carlos Lopez]] ([[Matt Hill]])
*[[Miranda Jones]] ([[Nicole Oliver]])
*[[Rad White]] ([[Kirby Morrow]])
*[[Sally Jones]] (Nicole Oliver)

|c4=
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] ([[Trevor Devall]])
*[[Primus]] ([[Ron Halder]])
*[[Unicron]] ([[Mark Acheson]])

|nonumbering=true
}}

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Energon episodes}}

{{collist|4|
#[[Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City]]
#[[Energon Stars]]
#[[Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok]]
#[[Megatron's Sword]]
#[[The New Cybertron City]]
#[[Megatron Resurrected]]
#[[Megatron Raid]]
#[[Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary]]
#[[Battle of the Asteroid Belt]]
#[[Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower]]
#[[The Legend of Rodimus]]
#[[Crisis in Jungle City]]
#[[Kicker Beware!]]
#[[Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid]]
#[[Rodimus Friend or Foe?]]
#[[Go for Unicron!]]
#[[The Return of Demolishor]]
#[[A Tale of Two Heros]]
#[[Battle Stations]]
#[[Alpha Q: Identity]]
#[[Shockblast: Rampage]]
#[[Survival Instincts]]
#[[Each One Fights...]]
#[[Unicron Unleashed]]
#[[Open Fire!]]
#[[Ripped Up Space]]
#[[Team Optimus Prime]]{{dag|red}}
#[[Protection]]
#[[Imprisoned Inferno|Imprisoned Inferno]]
#[[Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet]]
#[[Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead]]
#[[Farewell Inferno]] [[Return! Our Scorponok]]
#[[Crash Course]]
#[[Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme]]
#[[A Heroic Battle]]
#[[The Power of Unicron|The Power]]
#[[Optimus Supreme]]
#[[Unicron Perishes]]
#[[Ambition]]
#[[Wishes]]
#[[Galvatron!]]
#[[Break Through]]
#[[Distribution]]
#[[The Omega Train]]
#[[Decepticon Army|Deception Army]]
#[[Ironhide Team]]
#[[Formidable]]
#[[Galvatron Terror]]
#[[Destructive Power]]
#[[Spark (episode)|Spark]]
#[[The Sun]]
}}
{{dag|red}} ''[[Clip show]]'' 
"Return! Our Scorponok" was to be "Scorponok's Scars", but it never aired and was probably never dubbed. It is not considered to exist in the English version of the series.

==Criticisms==
{{bigquote|Something cool ''finally'' happened!|[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] announces that the series is over.<ref>No, really! In every preview for ''Super Link'', Alpha Q promised the audience that "Something cool might happen" in the next episode. When the series ended, he finally declared that the promised coolness had, at last, come to pass. He might be crazy, but he's not ''entirely'' wrong in the head.</ref>}}

The fiction of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] got off to a bad start with the ''Armada'' cartoon, and many fans had hopes that ''Energon'' would be a return to glory. Alas, it was not to be; ''Energon'', the televisual representation of Transformers for its 20th anniversary year, is widely considered the worst Transformers cartoon televised in the United States.

===Conceptual and storytelling flaws===
====Plotting====
The primary flaw of ''Energon'' is that it simply does not have enough plot to fill 52 episodes. The first half of the series moves at a respectable pace, and around episode #20, the villains achieve their objective — the restoration of Unicron. However, because there are another 32 episodes to fill, an attack by the Autobots and their allies [[Battle Stations|deactivates Unicron]]. The storyline is then essentially ''repeated'' for twenty more episodes until Unicron is reactivated ''again'' and [[Unicron Perishes|destroyed ''again'']]. But even then, there are ''still'' thirteen more episodes to go, and with the ''driving aspect of the plot'' destroyed, viewers are served up a virtually pointless storyline full of [[To sell toys|repaints and combiners]], which added nothing to what had already taken place.

Individual episodes are likewise padded out with time-killing scenes such as [[stock footage]] sequences, generally a minimum of three per episode. An ''incredible'' amount of time is consumed in communication and report scenes, in which the characters stand around in front of video screens and [[Team Optimus Prime|tell one another things that the viewers already know]].

====Character de-evolution====
The series takes a ''very'' dismissive attitude towards characters and their development. Except for [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (who survives the series and resolves his long-running feud with [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]), the writers seemed unable to carry personal subplots and conflicts through to any conclusion. Instead, they would either quietly drop these opportunities for character development, or (much more gallingly) the characters would die and/or get mindwiped, so the stories would not ''have'' to be resolved. Examples:

*Demolishor's uncertainty with the Decepticon cause? "Resolved" by having him sacrifice himself to save Megatron, then having Megatron resurrect him with no memories.
*Inferno's struggle against Megatron's Decepticon programming? Brought to an end by having him kill himself, then be resurrected, only to do ''absolutely nothing'' for the rest of the series.
*Kicker's hatred of Transformers? Vanishes with no explanation after roughly two episodes, save for the occasional kick to Ironhide.
*Rodimus and Optimus Prime's ideological feud over whether Unicron should be destroyed? Rodimus puts himself under Optimus's command for the mission to defeat Galvatron, and the argument never comes up again.
*Wing Saber's dedication to capturing Shockblast? Well, he captures him . . . but when Shockblast escapes again, Wing Saber doesn't say a word.
*Starscream's standout character development in ''Armada''? Thrown out the window once he's resurrected with the only explanation given being that he's brought back "incomplete." None of the characters who knew him in ''Armada'' say a word about it including Alexis, the human with the closest bond to Starscream. Alexis and Starscream don't even have so much as one scene with each other.

Many similar examples exist.

====Promoting toys====
Of course, any Transformers series exists [[to sell toys]], but in promoting the abilities and gimmicks of its toyline, ''Energon'' frequently ignored common sense to the most amazing degree to shoehorn these concepts into a setting and story where they didn't make sense.

[[File:Carsinspace.jpg|thumb|Their wheels spin and everything.]]
In choosing to set most of its action in the void of space, ''Energon'' foolishly robbed the Transformers of any real reason to ''transform.'' They can all happily fly in robot mode (in space, on planets, anywhere), inviting the question of why transformation is necessary. But, to promote the fact that the toys transform, characters would routinely change to vehicle mode anyway, even in outer space. Cue innumerable scenes of cars, trucks, and snowmobiles ''driving through space.'' Characters would even transform to vehicle mode on the ground, and then ''drive away into the air''. Everyone could control their flight with no problem in either form, completely invalidating the need for any variety in [[alternate mode]]. Conversely, on occasions when it might make sense to transform to a speedy vehicle form for fast or long-distance travel, characters often choose to run to where they're going instead.

Whereas the English version of the series takes its name from the central plot element (the collection of Energon), the Japanese version, ''Super Link,'' takes its name from the main thematic concept/[[gimmick]]: Autobots [[powerlinx]]ing. The Japanese version of the show contained a lot of waffling about the symbolic nature of this ("Even when one heart is weak, together, we are strong!"). Unfortunately, the fact remains that, almost without exception, these combinations are used in straight firefights, where combining two soldiers into one means ''fewer guns to fire at the enemy.'' Further, the resulting combined soldier rarely shows any sign of enhanced firepower.

Further failing to advertise the combining gimmick are the "Maximus" combiner teams. For about 90% of their screen time, the three giants are seen in ''only'' their combined super robot modes, rarely splitting into individual vehicles. The central torso units are seen as individual robots for perhaps 5 seconds in the entire series, and the show doesn't even acknowledge that the limbs could ''be'' individuals.

====Our "hero"====
In addition to the above, Energon gave us quite possibly the worst human character in the entire history of the brand, [[Kicker Jones]]. Despite being hyped up by [[Aaron Archer]] as "really cool", he had all his problems (despite all of them being completely debilitating and causing lasting effects on his psyche) magically disappear, got angry at even the most minor of problems, and constantly brooded and complained to the point of whining, making him extremely annoying and almost completely unbearable to watch.

===Production flaws===
====Art and animation====
[[File:Scorponok blacklines.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Rescale what now?]]
''Energon'', animated by [[Actas Inc.]] and [[Studio A-CAT]], introduced a new concept to Transformers cartoons: the blending of CGI with traditional hand-drawn animation. The animators rendered the Transformer characters in cel-shaded CGI while animating humans and other aspects of the show through traditional means. On the plus side, this allowed for a consistently high level of hand-drawn animation quality (especially enjoyable after the often scattershot quality of ''Armada''). In particular, the show uses the CGI to show many characters in motion at once, often with a high frame rate that gives them a very fluid appearance (for example, the many charges of the [[Battle Ravage]] Terrorcon drones, replete with numerous stamping legs and bobbing heads and tails.)

On the other hand, the CGI animation is positively primitive. Characters possess no sense of weight and cannot move in any manner but the most basic. Even ''walking'' is a challenge for characters with bulky models, like Ironhide, who is often reduced to swinging his arms and legs back and forth while sliding along a predetermined path. The black-line outlines of character models were often not rescaled for different shots, resulting in the characters sometimes appearing as indecipherable masses of heavy black lines.

[[File:GuessIronhidesEmotion.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|The above images feature: A horrified Ironhide witnessing Demolishor's death; a surprised Ironhide asking a question; a determined Ironhide charging into battle, and a fighting-mad Ironhide striking a decisive blow. Can you figure out which is which?]]
[[File:Energon InfernoImprisoned torture.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Are you @&#%$ kidding me?!]]
Additionally, "emotion" is nonexistent; the blank-faced CGI models could not easily display any [[Dull surprise|facial expressions beyond "mouth open" and "mouth closed."]] Numerous characters don't ''have'' facial animation, even ones with mouths. Most prominent among these is Alpha Q, who has ''no facial animation at all'' even though he's basically nothing but four faces. In some cases, when a character needed to emote visibly (Megatron's pronounced yawning, Inferno's [[Imprisoned Inferno|tortured screaming]]), or to do something visually dynamic ([[Jungle Planet (episode)|acrobatic transformation]]), [[Munetaka Abe]] would pick up the animation slack, and the CGI would actually be ''replaced'' with hand-drawn animation just because it ''looked more impressive''. Does that seem ''right'' to you?

Also, the show's CGI compares very poorly with ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines,'' both of which came out ''years'' previously, both of which were ''fully'' CGI (without the crutch of hand-drawn animation to fall back on), and both of which had characters who boasted complex, nuanced facial expressions and fluid, constant body language — even [[Diagnostic Drone|the ones with utterly inhuman faces and bodies]]. The only way to spare the animators' reputation is to assume that Energon's budget was minuscule in comparison—and, to be scrupulously fair, ''Beast Wars'' was one of the most expensive animated television programs ever made at the time.

Even within the limits of the animation, many bad editing, design, and lighting choices make the series difficult to follow visually. Unicron's body — primarily black, to match his ''Energon'' redeco toy — is frequently lost against the blackness of space. When Alpha Q energizes Unicron's head, it becomes the [[Energon Orb]], with no visual indication as to what it used to be. Scenes set underground or within Unicron's body are commonly underlit, to the point that the characters can't even be distinguished. Strange elements such as the [[Rift|rift in space]] are inconsistently animated and described by the characters, making it difficult to figure out what they are.

====Editing====
[[File:E3 titlecard.jpg|thumb|left|Anyone who's got a spare "o" and needs an "i"?]]
At times, ''Energon'' tends to flow like a single feature-length film... a film that has been mercilessly chopped up into 22-minute segments. Thus, confusing, unclear elements like the [[Rift|rift in space]] and [[Unicron]]'s dark, partially re-energized body are routinely shown in closeup without any introductory establishing shots, making it extraordinarily unclear what's happening or where for the viewer who's just watching one particular episode by itself. To be a ''little'' bit fairer, this "chopped-up film" sensation is not exactly uncommon in Japanese animated series with a defined length, but ''Energon'' is a good example of the method at its very worst.

[[File:Improsonedinferno.jpg|thumb|Yeah, why?]]
The show's scene editing also tends to be very abrupt and choppy. Battle animation in particular routinely cuts between numerous, very short scenes, showing several simultaneous but unrelated events as if the viewer must be kept up to date on ''all'' of them in real-time. This makes it difficult to grasp the significance of ''any'' of the events shown. When boiled down, this editing style often serves to mask the fact that not much is happening.

To make things worse for the credibility of the editors, "[[Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok]]", "[[A Tale of Two Heros]]", "[[Imprisoned Inferno|Improsoned Inferno]]", and "[[Decepticon Army|Deception Army]]" all have blatant spelling errors '''''in the titles!''''' Making it more annoying is that only the latter two of those four were corrected for the DVD release.
{{-}}

====Music====
This is maybe the only good part of Energon... because the soundtracks for both versions are outstanding. The music created uses a combination of orchestral and synthesized sounds, and has pieces that can be used in any situation. Sadly one of the issues in Energon is the use of music that does not fit the tone of the scene; in "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]", the episode ends with triumphant music despite being a very somber event.

====Scripting and dubbing====
[[File:E1 titlecard.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''Why do we always come here I guess we'll never know It's like a kind of torture to have to watch the show!'']]
{{bigquote|We warped into another galaxy on the outer reaches of the solar system.|Kicker being a nincompoop|"[[The Return of Demolishor]]"}}
The original Japanese version of the show is, in short, sluggish and confusing... but at least the conversations make sense. Even that got lost when the show was ported for North American consumption.

The dub of ''Energon'' seems even ''more'' rushed than ''Armada,'' which was already known for being so hurried that dubbers were working with unfinished animation, got names wrong, and had moments of dialogue that didn't jibe with the action. ''Energon'' [[Battle of the Asteroid Belt|generally]] [[Spark_(episode)|got completed animation]], and ''usually'' got names right—but [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] gets three different names during the course of the show, and [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] are constantly confused.

The rushed dub script is full of mistranslations. Though some elements needed to be altered to suit a Western audience, it seems that many portions of the dub were never checked to see if they made logical sense. As a result, the script is stilted, perfunctory, and repetitive, constantly throwing in cliché, time-killing phrases like "We've gotta [repeat the plot which everyone already knows]", "Let's do it!", and "It's time to [perform some action that's already blatantly obvious]". There is arbitrary new dialogue (that seems to exist purely due to writers' carelessness) which ''does not match what is occurring onscreen''. The final result is a show with some bizarre non-sequiturs and more than a few moments of ''genuine nonsense.''
[[File:Energon AlphaQ with Megatron'sSword.JPG|thumb|right|250px|This is no ordinary blade. This is the Star Saber!]]
To cite just one example: at the start of "[[Team Optimus Prime]]", Dr. Jones says, in a frustrated tone, "I ''can't'' get back the energon I sent to Kicker. That's ''impossible!''" The entire notion of "getting it back" is absurd on the surface, akin to trying to get back water that went down a drain; saying that not getting it back is ''impossible'' is even more ridiculous; and further, the original dialog is a passive lament, more along the lines of "It's not like that energon I sent is ever coming back." Similar examples exist in nearly every single episode of the show.

Outside of these accidents, there are also some strange ''deliberate'' changes, chief among them the tendency for [[Primus]] to be intermittently ignored. In one episode, Primus would be dubbed accurately, talking with other characters normally, while in the next, he would be deliberately edited out, with his lines erased or given to other characters, and references to him replaced with "the core". Other odd instances include Terrorcon drones having spoken lines randomly inserted in some scenes, never attributed to a particular Terrorcon; a strange tendency for various characters to exclaim that "[[Unicron]] is coming to life!" every time Unicron's body is manipulated by other characters, and a steadfast refusal to acknowledge the deaths of any characters.

Given all of this, the quality of voice acting frequently suffers throughout the show. This can be a common result of the antiseptic ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording) environment, where actors perform solo, with no one to play off of. But ''Energon'' is particularly bad in this regard. Lead talents such as [[Garry Chalk]] and [[David Kaye]] still turn in strong performances, but actors for many of the secondary characters struggle to make something of the material they're given, often sounding flat and uninspired, or just confused. There are many times when ''all'' the actors have no idea what their lines mean in the greater scheme of things, nor any idea of what they're talking about; the Dr. Jones quote cited above is also an example of this problem.

There's also a pronounced amount of "filling dead air," with characters talking from offscreen simply to make noise where there was none originally. Take a drink every time someone goes "Uhh?" to break the silence, and you'll be hammered by the first commercial break.

{{bigquote|I really wish they would put this terrible series out on DVD. Not because I really want to watch it again, but because it would fill that unsightly gap between Armada and Cybertron with unsightly content.|The nicest words ever spoken about the Energon cartoon, [http://tinyurl.com/5tuucc "Gustavo!", August 2008]}}

==Home video releases==
===''Super Link''===
[[File:Tf superlink vol 01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Still a mess, but now in a language you can't understand!]]
{{main|Interchannel}}

The ''Super Link'' version of ''Energon'' was released on DVD by Interchannel in [[Japan]] while the series was still on the air.

*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 001 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 002 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 003 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 004 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 005 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 006 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 007 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 008 (2004)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 009 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 010 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 011 (2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 012 ([[April 20]] 2005)
*''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 013 (2005)

{{main|Geneon Universal Entertainment}}
Geneon Universal Entertainment will release the entire episodes in one set, with corrected & enhanced animation.
*''Transformer: Super Link'' DVD Set (2016)
{{-}}

===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon Ultimate Collection DVD.jpg|thumb|100px]]
{{main|Paramount Pictures}}
When Paramount Home Entertainment released a handful of ''Energon'' collections on VHS and DVD in 2004 and 2005, several episodes were re-dubbed to fix numerous mistakes that occurred in the episodes that were broadcast, as well as throwing in some new dialogue.
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 1: The Battle for Energon'' ([[June 27]], 2004)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 2: The Return of Megatron'' (2004)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 3: Shockblast Unleashed'' (2005)
*''Transformers: Energon—Volume 4: Omega Supreme'' (2005)
*''Transformers: Energon—The Ultimate Collection'' (2008)
{{-}}
{{main|Shout! Factory}}
Shout! Factory released the complete series on a seven-disc DVD set in 2014.
*''Transformers Energon'': The Complete Series (2014)
{{-}}

==Foreign names==
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Néngliàng Jīngtǐ''''' (China, 变形金刚：能量晶体, "Transformers: Energy Crystal")

==Footnotes==
<references />

==External links==
*{{w|lang=ja|トランスフォーマースーパーリンク|''Transformers: Super Link'' at the Japanese Wikipedia}}

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[[Category:Television series]]

The Reign of Morocco

2020-04-16T06:50:48Z

Hexnut17:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' ep 13
|prev=The Other Doctor
|next=Small Blessings
|image=ReignOfMorocco Morocco explains his history.jpg
|title="The Reign of Morocco"
|airdate=[[May 19]], [[2012]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
|animation studio=[[Atomic Cartoons]]
|writer=[[Greg Johnson]]
|director=[[Patrick Archibald]]
}}

'''Cody looks for proof that the new scientist's invention is really a villainous plan.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:ReignOfMorocco MorBot rescues Harrison.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"You know, Harrison, you should really invest in an alternate mode of transportation."]]
[[Huxley Prescott]] reports on the recent events, including the retirement of the [[Rescue Bot]]s and the appointing of [[Thaddeus Morocco|Dr. Morocco]] as head scientist. His report is interrupted by [[Harrison (RB)|Harrison]]'s out-of-control helipack ride. The [[MorBot]] turns up and begins a pursuit, crashing through a building and causing two car accidents. [[Charlie Burns|Chief Burns]] saves two passersby from being hit by rubble from the building. Though the rest of the team wants to be called in, Burns says they can't, and the MorBot uses a fire hydrant to destroy Harrison's helipack before returning to the lab. Within the lab, Morocco is busy trying to sell off Doc Greene's inventions.

At the station, the Rescue Bots are making use of their spare time. An optimistic [[Boulder]] is painting a rose, [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] is exploring alternate career options, and [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] is studying humans by watching [[television]]. Meanwhile [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] is fruitlessly trying to contact [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] for reassignment and is considering getting their [[Sigma|ship]] back into service.

[[Image:ReignOfMorocco Burns complains to Morocco.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Objection!!"]]
Burns takes the [[nanite]] module to the [[H.B. Luskey|mayor]], but as there's nothing linking the logo to Morocco, he doesn't get anywhere. [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] is packing to move to the mainland in a couple of days as he needs a job. [[Cody Burns|Cody]] and [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] are determined that this won't happen, and decide to look for evidence in the lab. Cody persuades [[Dani Burns|Dani]] and Blades to take him up and Cody spies on the doctor through binoculars until the MorBot interrupts them. It chases them through the wind farm back to the [[Griffin Rock Firehouse Headquarters|fire station]], where the other Rescue Bots stand ready. Conflict is averted when Morocco calls the MorBot back to the lab.

Morocco and Mayor Luskey are returning to port in the ''[[Floating Xanadu]]'' when they're met at the dock by Burns and Cody, the former of whom complains about the MorBot attacking Blades. Despite the threat of angry voters, the mayor is placated by Morocco announcing he'll reprogram the MorBot. Burns isn't convinced, and even Prescott is beginning to sour on the machine, showing footage of the MorBot wrecking a driver's car and tearing up a tree to retrieve [[Mister Pettypaws]].

[[Image:ReignOfMorocco Chase makes soup.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"Without a sense of taste, you are free of distractions, and thus you can reach the essence of pure flavor!"]]
Heatwave does circuits outside the fire station, while inside Chase prepares pea soup, as he's decided to become a gourmet chef. The results aren't appetizing, and the pea soup ends up being used as paint by Boulder, who's now painting a less rosy picture.

Cody and Frankie sneak into the lab via a holographic doggie door. They find Morocco making sales over the phone, and discover that Frankie has been locked out of the computer. They're found by the man himself, who sends the MorBot after them. They hide behind boxes and make their way to an elevator, but when they reach the roof, they realize they're trapped. A grenade knocked loose by the MorBot causes an explosion.

[[Image:ReignOfMorocco Rescue Bots vs MorBot.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"SHEEAAAGH!" in 3, 2, 1...]]
With a mounting number of emergency calls and no sign of the MorBot in town, the mayor is forced to call in the Rescue Bots. While the team is on their way to the lab, Cody and Frankie evade the MorBot temporarily by heading into Morocco's airship and closing a door. They find Morocco's computer is active and displaying incriminating evidence. Cody radios Dani, who starts instructing him on flying the blimp while the other Rescue Bots extinguish the lab fire. With the MorBot breaking down the door, Cody brings the blimp down and the two kids disembark, followed by the MorBot, which is promptly surrounded by the Rescue Bots, who tear it to pieces. Frankie presents Burns with the evidence she's downloaded from the computer.

The council reinstates Burns's team and Doc Greene, who go back to the station for a celebratory barbecue while Prescott reports on the good news. Doctor Morocco in the meantime has left the island, having stolen the mayor's ship.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Boulder]] (11)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (12)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (13)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (14)

|c3=
*[[Huxley Prescott]] (1)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (2)
*[[Frankie Greene]] (3)
*[[Thaddeus Morocco|Doctor Morocco]] (4)
*[[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] (5)
*[[Graham Burns]] (6)
*[[Cody Burns]] (7)
*[[Charlie Burns]] (8)
*[[Kade Burns]] (9)
*[[Dani Burns]] (10)
*[[Harrison (RB)|Mr. Harrison]] (11)
*[[Neederlander|Mrs. Neederlander]] (12)
*[[Alper|Mr. Alper]] (13)
}}

==Quotes==
"What's more human than game shows and cartoons?"
:—'''Blades'''

"You know, in spite of all the complaining I do about flying... I miss it. Especially flying with you."
:—'''Blades'''

"Shame." 
"I was quite ready to rumble."
:—'''Boulder''' and '''Chase''' are disappointed the giant robot fight didn't happen.

"MorBot decommissioned." 
"And the less MorBot the better."
:—'''Chase''' and '''Boulder''' get their fight.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Inventions which appear on the monitor as Morocco makes his phone call include the electro-magnetic sensors from "[[Deep Trouble (RB)|Deep Trouble]]", the newspaper dispenser from "[[Hotshots]]", [[floatium]] from "[[Flobsters on Parade]]", the [[Robo-Baby]] from "[[Four Bots and a Baby]]", a cleaning bot, the [[Turbo Cycle (RB)|Turbo Cycle]] from "Four Bots and a Baby", and the [[Dither|Helper Bot]] which we now know as Dither, appeared in "Deep Trouble".
* One of Morocco's clients is seeking highly advanced weapon technology and is building an army. Given that ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' shares continuity with ''Rescue Bots'', it seems almost certain that the good doctor is selling to [[MECH]].
* In a similar vein, no definitive reason is given as to why Optimus Prime doesn't respond to Heatwave's messages. While it's hard to know whether it's by coincidence or design, this episode of ''Rescue Bots'' aired in the middle of a four-part ''Prime'' storyline that ''did'' have Optimus away from base on a solo mission.
* Heatwave is thinking of working on getting the Rescue Bots' ship working again.
* The monitors on Morocco's airship display images of the shark submarine from "Deep Trouble", the nanite canister from "[[Cody on Patrol]]", the road roller and Doc Greene's [[solar car]] from the previous episode, and [[Trex]] from "[[Return of the Dino Bot]]".
* When Frankie and Cody prepare to infiltrate the lab, Frankie points out that she lived there and knows her way around. During the actual infiltration though, Cody is the one constantly deciding where they should go until they end up at a dead end on the balcony. Somehow, this result surprises Frankie.

===Transformers references===
[[File:ReignOfMorocco Heatwave alphabet.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
* As Heatwave tries to contact Optimus, text comes up on the monitor using the same alphabet as used in ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''. It's just the letters in order A through Z, though.

===Real-world references===
* A panel on the computer on Morocco's blimp is drawn to resemble [[R2-D2]]'s torso.

===Animation and technical errors===
* As the MorBot's threat-cam pans from Chase to Heatwave, the threat lines that were added for Chase disappear.
* When the Rescue Bots move in to punch the [[MorBot]], the lineup from the MorBot's perspective (from left to right) is [[Boulder]], [[Chase (RB)|Chase]], and [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], with [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] absent. But when the punches land and the camera pulls away, the lineup is Boulder, Heatwave, and Blades, while Chase is absent.

===Trivia===
* How, exactly, did Prescott get the footage in his opening report?
* Doc Greene has a flash drive that can store 100 terabytes of data. Yowza.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Cody und der Bösewicht'''" ("Cody and the Villain")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 6|6 March]] [[2013]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Morocco uralkodása'''" ("The Reign of Morocco")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 19|19 February]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Il Dottor Morocco - Parte 2'''" ("Doctor Morocco - Part 2")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 12|12 June]] [[2017]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''O Reinado do Dr. Morocco'''" ("The Reign of Dr. Morocco")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[April 4|4 April]] [[2013]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Griffin Rock Rescue" ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2014 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Return of the Dino Bot" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Complete Season 1" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]])

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reign of Morocco, The}}
[[Category:Rescue Bots episodes]]

Deep Trouble (RB)

2020-04-14T14:49:08Z

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{{disambig2|the ''Rescue Bots'' episode|the ''Robots in Disguise'' episode|Deep Trouble (RID)}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' ep 10
|prev=Christmas in July
|next=Return of the Dino Bot
|image=DeepTrouble Rescue Bots vs shark.jpg
|caption=We're ''definitely'' going to need a bigger boat.
|title="Deep Trouble"
|airdate=[[May 5]], [[2012]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
|animation studio=[[Atomic Cartoons]]
|writer=[[Christopher J. Gentile]]
|director=[[Nathan Chew]]
}}

'''A shark targeting high-tech ocean equipment is spotted off the Griffin Rock shore.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:DeepTrouble time for fishing.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"I'll catch this bird for you, but it ain't gonna be easy. Bad fish. Not like going down the pond chasin' bluegills and tommycods. This shark, swallow you whole. Little shakin', little tenderizin', an' down you go."]]
[[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] and [[Mrs. Luskey|his wife]] are enjoying a trip in the Mayor's boat, the ''[[Floating Xanadu]]'', when Luskey realizes they're near the coast but he can't see the lighthouse. Elsewhere, the Burnses and the Greenes are having a barbecue and [[basketball]] game. Luskey contacts [[Charlie Burns|Chief Burns]] to tell him to turn on the light. While [[Dani Burns|Dani]] and [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] rescue the mayor, Doc Greene puzzles over why the automatic sensors didn't pick up the mayor's ship and turn the lighthouse on. Safely back on land, Luskey has it out with Greene, and explains that as tomorrow is the [[Miss Griffin Rock]] competition, he wants the lighthouse back in working order.

The next morning, Chief Burns arrives at the breakfast table with a fishing rod—it's time for their annual fishing trip. Dani, [[Kade Burns|Kade]] and [[Graham Burns|Graham]] all give excuses, but [[Cody Burns|Cody]] is keen and suggests they bring the [[Rescue Bot]]s along as well. The ''[[Darby Ava]]'' vessel proves capable of carrying the four bots without sinking, and Burns makes Blades first mate. Cody instructs the Bots on the finer points of fishing, as they approach Doc Greene's [[floating lab|floating research lab]], where Greene has discovered that the lighthouse's underwater electro-magnetic sensors have been destroyed. He gives Cody a hi-tech fishing line that uses electro-magnetic bait.

Back at the [[Griffin Rock Firehouse Headquarters|fire station]], the others do dishes and briefly wonder if they did the right thing in dipping out on the fishing trip.

[[Image:DeepTrouble Heatwave jumps shark.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women."]]
Cody, Charlie and the Bots start fishing, but after [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] loses his fishing rod, he tries using Greene's hi-tech version. He quickly gets a bite, which to their surprise turns out to be a [[Shark submarine|gigantic shark]]. It rams the ship, knocking Heatwave overboard, and as he floats in the water, the mechanical shark attacks him. As he wrestles with it, it uses lasers to destroy the fishing rod. The other Rescue Bots jump into the water, but can't do much more than watch as the shark knocks Heatwave loose by bashing him against rocks. Burns heads back to Doc Greene's lab.

[[Image:DeepTrouble Greene's busted sensor.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"A tiger shark's like a garbage can, it'll eat anything. Someone probably threw that in a river."]]
On the beach, the Miss Griffin Rock pageant is in full swing, but as the mayor's wife is about to announce the finalists, the robot shark appears offshore, sparking a panic. Surprised, Greene reports his sensors aren't picking up anything shark-sized, but soon gets a visit from the shark himself. The shark destroys the doc's underwater sensor, and he shows the Burnses the footage of the shark he's gathered. Cody and Greene realize the shark's attacking electro-magnetics.

The other three Burnses at the fire station reminisce about previous fishing trips, and decide to join the one currently in progress.

[[Image:DeepTrouble caught shark.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"That's a twenty footer."
"Twenty-five. Three tons of him."]]
While Cody monitors things from the pier with the [[ComTab]], Chief Burns and the bots go out with one of the doc's boosted sensors. Once the shark turns up, Burns starts leading it towards a secluded cove, but it suddenly changes course and goes after the [[Griffin Rock ferry]] instead. Burns warns the ferry captain [[Arthur Shaw]] and the ferry avoids the first strike, so Burns and Blades head over to help the people on board. Heatwave, [[Boulder]] and [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] jump into the sea and use their vehicle modes to reach the shark submarine. After damaging the sub to the point where it's non-operational, they float to the surface where Cody gets them to swim to shore with it. The rest of the Burns family reaches the pier in time to see the shark, but as Chief Burns and Blades crack it open, they hear a computer voice announcing self-destruct. Blades flies the sub out to sea where it explodes. As they leave the pier, Cody wonders who could have built such a thing and among the wreckage which landed on the pier, spots a fragment with a [[Cody on Patrol|familiar logo on it]].

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (10)
*[[Boulder]] (11)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (12)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (13)

|c3=
*[[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] (1)
*[[Mrs. Luskey]] (2)
*[[Cody Burns]] (3)
*[[Graham Burns]] (4)
*[[Frankie Greene]] (5)
*[[Charlie Burns]] (6)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (7)
*[[Kade Burns]] (8)
*[[Dani Burns]] (9)
*[[Arthur Shaw]] (14)
|c4=
*[[Dither|Dither]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"How do you like your burger?" 
"On a plate, please!"
:—'''Charlie Burns''' and '''Doc Greene'''

[[File:DeepTrouble Pirate Blades.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Farewell and adieu to you, fair Spanish ladies. Farewell and adieu, you ladies of Spain. For we've received orders to sail back to Boston. And so nevermore shall we see you again."]]
"Arrr, I do request permission to come aboard, me hearty!"
:—'''Blades''' has been watching too many pirate movies.

"This shouldin't be called fishing, it should be called ''waiting''."
:—'''Heatwave''' has a low opinion of fishing.

"''Now'' I understand why you humans love fishing!"
:—'''Heatwave''' after wrestling a mechanical shark.

"Next movie night, can we rent a romatic comedy?"
:—'''Heatwave''' has had enough with Blades's pirate movies.

{{-}}
==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The mysterious symbol Cody finds on the submarine wreckage was previously seen on the canister of [[nanite]]s in "[[Cody on Patrol]]".
*Gadgets and powers:
**The Rescue Bots can operate underwater. Heatwave can even use the water jets on his hands as propulsion.

===Real-world references===
* Mayor Luskey quotes ''Jaws'' when he declares that his wife's luggage requirements mean they're "going to need a bigger boat".
* Luskey's boat is presumably named after Charles Foster Kane's mansion from ''Citizen Kane''.
* Blades quotes from ''Moby Dick''.
* Captain Shaw's name is a reference to actor Robert Shaw who played Quint in ''Jaws''. He even bears a passing resemblance to the character.
*The mechanical Shark acts like the sharks Jaws.

===Animation and technical errors===
* The "speed calculus" section of the Miss Griffin Rock pageant is actually algebra.
* Chase reacts to the shark sub turning away before it does so.
* The bots leap onto the pier while treading water.

===Trivia===
[[File:DeepTrouble Miss Griffin Rock calculus.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"You yell barracuda, everybody says, "Huh? What?" You yell shark, we've got a panic on our hands on the Fourth of July."]]
* Yes, the <s>calculus</s> algebra equation on the blackboard checks out!

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Ärger auf hoher See'''" ("Trouble on the Open Sea")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 1|1 March]] [[2013]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Mély gond'''" ("Deep Trouble")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 16|16 February]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Un Guaio Sommerso'''" ("A Submerged Trouble")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 11|11 June]] [[2017]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Apuros à Vista'''" ("Trouble in Sight")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 26|26 March]] [[2013]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Energize" ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Die Rückkehr des Dino Bots" ([[EDEL:kids]]) — German and English audio 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Cody on Patrol" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Complete Season 1" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]])

[[Category:Rescue Bots episodes]]

The Visitor

2019-09-23T07:19:28Z

Hexnut17: /* External links */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' ep 21
|image=Wheeljack-and-his-inventions.jpg
|caption="BEHOLD!"
|prev=Bad Moon Rising
|next=Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime
|title="The Visitor"
|airdate=[[August 25]], [[2019]] (Australia/NZ) [[September 13]], 2019 (CN app/website) [[September 21]], 2019 (USA)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Zac Atkinson (writer)|Zac Atkinson]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Jean Texier]]
}}

'''Wheeljack's new hyper fuel proves too strong to handle, while Bumblebee searches for answers about the creature he saw.'''

==Synopsis==
In his lab on the ''[[Ark (Cyberverse)|Ark]]'', [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] is showing off his newest inventions to [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]], including a [[force shield blaster]], a [[Mega Magnetizer]], a gun that he doesn't even understand the use of, and his latest masterpiece: [[Hyper Fuel]], a super-concentrated [[energon]] powerful enough to dislodge the ''Ark'' from [[Mount St. Hilary]]. Optimus is impressed, but a test of the substance on Wheeljack's drone proves it to be a little too effective, causing the poor robot to start bouncing off the walls.

Meanwhile in the medbay, [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] is examining [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], who can't stop thinking about the [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|strange creature]] he saw on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. Ratchet is convinced he imagined it, but Bumblebee is insistent, and begins looking for more information. His inquiries to [[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] prove fruitless, and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]], [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]], [[Drift (Cyberverse)|Drift]], and [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]] claim not to have seen the creature, but [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] uses her wild animal photos to help Bumblebee identify his mystery beast: a cheetah.

Back in the lab, Wheeljack and [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] are in the midst of a heated argment, with Wheeljack refusing to let Grimlock use his drone to serve energon drinks to guests at his latest after-battle soirée. Their bickering is interrupted by Bumblebee, who asks Wheeljack if he has any gadgets for tracking down his "moon cheetah". Wheeljack leads Bumblebee aside, believing he has a mammal detector that can help, while Grimlock is left alone with the drone. Noticing the can of Hyper Fuel on its top, Grimlock fancies a taste of "the good stuff" Wheeljack has been keeping for himself and drinks its contents. Overwhelmed by the delicious taste, he transforms and his dino instincts take over, causing him to drink an entire barrel of the substance. Bumblebee and Wheeljack return just as Grimlock begins running through the lab and down the hallway at high speed, unable to stop due to his body trying to burn off its excess energy. The two grab a handful of Wheeljack's inventions and give chase.

Grimlock continues to barrel out of control, crashing into everyone and everything he runs into. Wheeljack moves to intercept him and blasts him with his Mega Magnetizer, trapping Grimlock against the wall. Unfortunately, Grimlock has too much energy left and he continues to move, scraping against the wall until he manages to free himself. With Grimlock still magnetized and at risk of attracting the other Autobots, Optimus sends a warning throughout the ship to avoid the dinobot. Hot Rod receives this a moment too late, though, as he looks up just in time to get stuck to the passing Grimlock's back. [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] attempts to slow him down with her jets, but he powers right through and she ends up similarly stuck. Windblade directs Grimlock to head outside, where there will be no metal to attract.

At the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s exit, Bumblebee and Wheeljack lie in wait. As Grimlock appears, Wheeljack is unsure which invention to use, so Bumblebee grabs the unknown gun and fires... which creates a [[black hole]] that begins to suck everything in. Grimlock struggles against the black hole's pull, and Hot Rod is dislodged from his back, nearly getting sucked in. Fortunately, Optimus arrives and uses Wheeljack's force shield blaster to trap the black hole and Grimlock in protective bubbles. The black hole dissipates and Grimlock continues to run in place, unable to get any traction thanks to the bubble. Wheeljack reassures Optimus that Grimlock will be back to normal by tomorrow, and decides to use less powerful "Mega Fuel" instead of his Hyper Fuel.

Bumblebee helps Hot Rod to his feet, but as they glance outside, they notice Bumblebee's moon cheetah staring at them. The two pursue the creature as it flees, following it through the forest into a nearby cave. Hot Rod races inside first, followed by Bumblebee, but by the time the scout enters, the cave is completely empty, with no sign of the cheetah or Hot Rod. The next day, Grimlock finally tires out, and Wheeljack releases him and Windblade from the bubble. Grimlock returns to robot mode and declares that his best after-battle soirée yet.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] (1)
*Wheeljack's drone (2)
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] (3)
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] (4)
*[[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] (5)
*[[Autobot]] soldiers (6)
*[[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] (8)
*[[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] (9)
*[[Drift (Cyberverse)|Drift]] (10)
*[[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]] (11)
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] (12)
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] (13)
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] (14)

|c4=
*[[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] (7)
*[[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]] (15)

}}

==Quotes==

"What I saw was yellow with black spots." 
"Ooh! This fits your description! You saw...a [[banana]]!"
:—'''Bumblebee''' and '''Teletraan-X''' try to identify what it was the former saw on the moon.

"You going to Grimlock's party later?" 
"I was thinking about it."
:—'''Hot Rod''' and '''Windblade''' chat while magnetized to a super-fast robot dinosaur.

"Grimlock free!" 
"Windblade free too."
:—'''Grimlock''' and '''Windblade''' after being released from the bubble.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===
*The [[Ark (G1)|G1 ''Ark'']] was stated to run on hyperfuel.
*This isn't the first time that [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|a Grimlock]] [[The Fastest Bot Alive!|gains uncontrolable superspeed]].

===Real-world references===
* Arcee is seen playing a game of ''{{w|Pong}}'' before Bumblebee arrives. Windblade was shown playing a similar "useless training program" back in "[[Cube (episode)|Cube]]".

===Trivia===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Foreign localization===

==Home video releases==
*TBA

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogDjlONlqnQ "The Visitor" on YouTube] (Canada/US only)

[[Category:Cyberverse episodes]]

Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)

2019-09-15T07:55:54Z

Hexnut17: /* Overview */

{{disambig3.5|the 2015 cartoon|the 2001 cartoon|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise}}
{{Nav-rid2015}}
[[File:TFRID2015promoposter.jpg|300px|thumb|Now featuring more beast-hunting than [[Beast Hunters]]!]]

'''''Transformers: Robots in Disguise''''' is an animated television series that acts as the sequel to ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]''. Set years after its predecessor, the show follows [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] as he travels back to [[Earth]] after the prison ship ''[[Alchemor (RID)|Alchemor]]'' crash-lands on the planet. Charged with rounding up the escaped [[Decepticon]] prisoners, he reluctantly takes command of a new team of [[Autobot]]s.

The show made its worldwide debut in late December 2014, with the first 13 episodes released as pay-to-view content on Chinese video streaming website [http://www.1905.com M1905]. The series subsequently debuted on Cartoon Network in numerous countries before the first 26-episode season finally premiered in the US on [[March 14]], [[2015]]. A second season of 13 episodes began screening on [[February 20]], 2016, followed by a 6-episode "mini-series"/"TV event" later in the year. The third and final season was rebranded as ''Combiner Force'', and ran for 26 episodes before concluding on November 11, 2017.

The Canadian broadcast of the series has been undertaken by Corus Entertainment, and the show aired on Teletoon from [[March 21]], 2015 to [[November 26]], 2017.

The mini-series has caused some confusion over how the seasons of ''Robots in Disguise'' should be counted. It was initially promoted as "season 3"<ref>[https://youtu.be/wmBE1YgV0yM Botcon 2016 - Q& A Interview with Hasbro Transformers Team]</ref> before viewers properly understood it was only six episodes in length, but when "Combiner Force" was announced, it was also treated as the third season.<ref>[http://comicbook.com/popculturenow/2016/10/06/exclusive-transformers-robots-in-disguise-renewed-for-season-3/ "Transformers: Robots In Disguise Renewed For Season 3," Comicbook.com</ref>. There has been no obvious consensus; Amazon.com groups it in with season 2, while Netflix labeled it season 3. For bookkeeping purposes TFWiki refers to it as "Season 2½."

Season 1 of the show is currently available on [[Netflix]] in certain regions.

==Overview==
[[File:RID Season 2 Team.jpg|thumb|left|400px|CHEESE!]]
Years after the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], the Autobot prison ship ''[[Alchemor (RID)|Alchemor]]'' crashes on [[Earth]] near [[Crown City]], sparking a mass [[Decepticon]] jailbreak. Meanwhile, on a rebuilt [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], war veteran [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] is now working as a street cop, mentoring Cadet [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]. Bumblebee is alerted to the danger on Earth by a vision of a ghostly [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], who directs them to a nearby [[space bridge]].

Bumblebee unwillingly finds himself accompanied to Earth by Strongarm, and the delinquent [[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]], where they encounter [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]], sole caretaker of the former prison ship. They're joined by the ex-Decepticon prisoner [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]], [[human]] scrapyard owner [[Denny Clay]] and his son [[Russell Clay|Russell]]. Although he's not confident in his leadership abilities, Bumblebee nevertheless pledges to round up the inmates of the ''Alchemor''. Chief among the Decepticon threat is the charismatic [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]], who seeks to organize the escaped prisoners into an [[Steeljaw's Pack|effective cabal]] to conquer the planet.

The first season had a "villain of the week" approach, in which most episodes would follow a pattern: it would feature a new Decepticon foe, usually with an animal-motif, that would prove to be a threat to the [[Bee Team (RID)|Bee Team]], only to be taken down by the end of the episode and be placed back into a [[stasis pod]]. Most Decepticons featured, barring those who became part of Steeljaw's Pack, had little-to-nothing to do with eachother besides being ''Alchemor'' immates. Early episodes rarely deviated from this pattern, but this theme was effectively toned down in later seasons when larger, overaching threats came into play.

Most episodes also featured recurring subplots and running-gags focusing on certain characters: Bumblebee's trouble coming up with a [[Roll out|rallying cry]] and trouble leading his team in general, Strongarm and Sideswipe's rivalry with each other, Grimlock's difficulty finding an appropriate Earth disguise (because being a giant metal dinosaur would attract a lot of attention) and Fixit's glitching problem. These smaller stories would often affect the main plot, causing Bee's Team to face additional obstacles in several episodes.

Over the course of the first season, new Autobots bolster the ranks of the team, including the bounty hunter [[Drift (RID)|Drift]], his two Mini-Cons [[Jetstorm (RID)|Jetstorm]] and [[Slipstream (RID)|Slipstream]], the mysterious [[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]], and finally Optimus Prime himself, returned to life by the [[Thirteen]] to defeat [[The Fallen|Megatronus]].

Season 2 sees Bumblebee's team split into two groups: an "away team" to search the world for far-ranging Decepticons while Bumblebee, Strongarm, Grimlock, and Fixit hold down the fort near Crown City. Still recovering from his humiliating rout at the hands of Megatronus, Steeljaw allies with a mysterious group of Decepticons led by [[Saberhorn]], [[Glowstrike]] and [[Scorponok (WFC)|Scorponok]], operating out of the crashed ''Alchemor'', which they call "Decepticon Island". True to form, Steeljaw plots to rise through the ranks of this new army and seize control of the group for himself.

The second season features more frequent references to predecessor series ''Prime'' in an effort to forge a stronger sense of continuity between the two. Coinciding with this, the season sees the return of multiple regulars from ''Prime'' in special guest appearances: [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], now partnered with a silent Mini-Con named [[Undertone]], and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]], still accompanied by [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]]. This season also begins to drop the "villain of the week" theme, though it is still present, in favor of having a larger overarching threat in the form of Decepticon Island.

This season was also very [[To sell toys|toy-driven]] in that it featured several returning Decepticons from the first season, as well as new Mini-Con and Deployer characters, who had newly received toys. As such, Mini-Cons were also a big focus of this season, with at least one (besides Fix-It) appearing in every episode. Following the Season 2 proper, this trend would continue into a "mini-series" of sorts, referred to as "Season 3" by several official sources before the announcement of a full third season. This six-episode run sees the return of [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], who seeks the mysterious Mini-Con [[Weaponizer (RID)|Weaponizer]]s, who have reluctantly partnered with a group of Decepticon [[Scavenger (RID 2015)|Scavengers]] searching Earth for abandoned Cybertronian relics.

The actual Season 3 is titled "Combiner Force". Bumblebee and his crew must harness the power of combination and form [[Ultra Bee]] in order to defeat the [[Stunticon (Prime)|Stunticon]]s. At the same time, Soundwave has sent a group of Minicons to steal the [[Bee Team (RID)|Bee Team]]'s Decepticon Hunters, with this subplot playing a small background role until the Stunticons are captured and returned to Cybertron by the end of the first half of the season. In order to keep the "Con of the Week" theme present after the Alchemor's departure, caches set up by Windblade after her arrival on Earth contain Decepticons who end up getting free and require recapture. Some filler episodes feature Decepticons who managed to escape the Alchemor before it left Earth. Others feature [[Shadow Raker|Decepticons]] [[Nightra|or]] [[Blastwave|others]] coming to Earth due to connections to members of the Bee Team or other reasons, the one exception being [[Flamesnort]] who was left on Earth during the Great War. This season also does a first and ties in with the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' series by featuring the Rescue Bot [[Blurr (Prime)|Blurr]] for a few episodes.

Corruption on Cybertron, which had been building up conflict in the background for the entire series and has generally served as a way introduce new characters, seems to finally take the center stage during the second half of the season where mysterious benefactors on Cybertron free Steeljaw and his pack and grant them full pardons. They are sent back to Earth, where they ally with Soundwave and are tasked with capturing the Autobots. Steeljaw and the others make a grand return to Earth by nearly destroying the Scrapyard and forcing the Autobots and Clays to find a new base. By this point, the "villain of the week" approach is only used a few more times, but is otherwise abandoned in favor of having the Autobots face off against recurring teams of enemies such as the Stunticons and then Steeljaw's Pack. The tail end of the season also features the return of [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] from ''Prime'' as a temporary ally to the Bee Team.

The two-part series finale features the Bee Team returning to Cybertron to fight Steeljaw's benefactors, the new corrupt [[Autobot High Council|High Council]], who are revealed to be a group of Decepticons disguised as Autobots, led by [[Cyclonus (WFC)|Cyclonus]]. The Autobots once again form Ultra Bee to take down the Council's [[Galvatronus (RID)|combined form]], finally freeing Cybertron. Optimus decides not to lead Cybertron into this new era as he "is a leader of warriors", and decides to leave Ratchet in charge of the new temporary High Council, which is now to be composed of Bulkhead, Windblade and [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]], while the Bee Team returns to Earth as "ambassadors" to the planet.

==Main cast==
(Recurring characters only, in order of appearance.)
{{Featuredcharacters
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;Main Cast
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] ([[Will Friedle]])
*[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] ([[Constance Zimmer]])
*[[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]] ([[Darren Criss]])
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] ([[Mitchell Whitfield]])
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] ([[Khary Payton]])
*[[Drift (RID)|Drift]] ([[Eric Bauza]])
**[[Jetstorm (RID)|Jetstorm]] ([[Roger Craig Smith]])
**[[Slipstream (RID)|Slipstream]] (Roger Craig Smith)

;Other Recurring
*[[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] ([[Arif S. Kinchen]])
*[[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]] ([[Kristy Wu]], [[Erica Lindbeck‏]])
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] ([[Jeffrey Combs]])
** [[Undertone]]
*[[RoughEdge]]
*[[Blurr (Prime)|Blurr]] ([[Max Mittelman]])
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson]])
*[[Dropforge]] ([[David Sheinkopf]])

;Combined forms
*[[Ultra Bee]] (Will Friedle)

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;Main Antagonists
*[[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]] ([[Troy Baker]])
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus]] ([[Gil Gerard]])
*[[Saberhorn]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]])
*[[Scorponok (WFC)|Scorponok]] ([[Victor Brandt]])
*[[Glowstrike]] ([[Grey Griffin]])
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] ([[Frank Welker]])
**[[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Blum]])
*[[Motormaster (WFC)|Motormaster]] ([[Travis Willingham]])
*[[Cyclonus (WFC)|Cyclonus]] ([[Harry Lennix]])

;Major Recurring
*[[Underbite]] ([[Liam O'Brien]])
*[[Bisk (RID)|Bisk]] (Khary Payton)
*[[Chop Shop (RID)|Chop Shop]] ([[David Hunt]])
**[[Chop Shop (RID)|Righty]] (Will Friedle)
*[[Thunderhoof (RID)|Thunderhoof]] ([[Frank Stallone]])
*[[Springload (RID)|Springload]] ([[John Steven Rocha]])
*[[Quillfire (RID)|Quillfire]] ([[Andy Milder]])
*[[Clampdown (RID)|Clampdown]] ([[Jim Cummings]])
*[[Kickback (RID)|Kickback]] (Liam O'Brien)
*[[Paralon (RID)|Paralon]] ([[Jason Spisak]])
*[[Scatterspike]] ([[Robin Weigert]])
*[[Thermidor]] (Jim Cummings)
*[[Clawtrap]] ([[André Sogliuzzo]])
*[[Heatseeker]] ([[Mikey Kelley]])
*[[Dragstrip (WFC)|Drag Strip]] ([[Maurice LaMarche]])
*[[Wildbreak]] ([[Dave Wittenberg]])
*[[Slashmark]] ([[David Kaye]])

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;Other Recurring
*[[Fracture (RID)|Fracture]] ([[Kevin Pollak]])
**[[Airazor (RID)|Airazor]] (Roger Craig Smith)
**[[Divebomb (RID)|Divebomb]] (Khary Payton)
*[[Groundpounder (RID)|Groundpounder]] ([[John DiMaggio]])
*[[Overload (RID)|Overload]] ([[Dave Fennoy]])
**[[Backtrack (RID)|Backtrack]] (Steve Blum)
**[[Ransack (RID Mini-Con)|Ransack]] (Steve Blum)
*[[Crazybolt (RID)|Crazybolt]] ([[James Arnold Taylor]])
**[[Slicedice]] ([[Gary Anthony Williams]])
*[[Simacore]] ([[Matthew Yang King]])
*[[Shadelock]] ([[Kirk Thornton]])
*[[Razorhorn]]
*[[Skyjack (RID)|Skyjack]]
*[[Treadshock]]
*[[Riotgear]]
*[[Cyberwarp]] ([[Brooke Goldner]])

;Combined forms
*[[Dragbreak]] (Maurice LaMarche)
*[[Heatmark]] (Mikey Kelley)
*[[Menasor (RID)|Menasor]] (Travis Willingham)
*[[Galvatronus (RID)|Galvatronus]] (Harry Lennix)
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'''Main Cast'''
*[[Denny Clay]] ([[Ted McGinley]])
*[[Russell Clay]] ([[Stuart Allan]])

'''Other Recurring'''
*[[Butch (RID)|Butch]] (Will Friedle)
*[[Hank]] ([[Bailey Gambertoglio]])
*[[Arnold]] (Troy Baker, James Arnold Taylor)
*[[Casey (RID)|Casey]] ([[Kate Bond]])
*[[Hermit]] ([[Trevor Devall]])

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'''Thirteen'''
*[[Micronus Prime|Micronus]] ([[Adrian Pasdar]])

'''Weaponizer Mini-Cons'''
*[[Buzzstrike]] ([[Rick Pasqualone]])
*[[Sawtooth (RID)|Sawtooth]] ([[Crispin Freeman]])
*[[Aerobolt]] (Steve Blum)
*[[Tricerashot]] ([[Robbie Rist]])
*[[Windstrike]]
*[[Bashbreaker]]
*[[Lancelon]]

'''Activator Mini-Cons'''
*[[Stuntwing]]
*[[Trickout]]
*[[Hi-Test (RID)|Hi-Test]]
*[[Goldgear]]
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==Episodes==
{{main|List of Robots in Disguise (2015) episodes}}
===Season 1===
{{collist|3|
#"[[Pilot (Part 1)]]"
#"[[Pilot (Part 2)]]"
#"[[Trust Exercises]]"
#"[[More than Meets the Eye (RID)|More than Meets the Eye]]"
#"[[W.W.O.D.?]]"
#"[[As the Kospego Commands!]]"
#"[[Collect 'Em All]]"
#"[[True Colors]]"
#"[[Rumble in the Jungle]]"
#"[[Can You Dig It?]]"
#"[[Adventures in Bumblebee-Sitting!]]"
#"[[Hunting Season]]"
#"[[Out of Focus]]"
#"[[Sideways (episode)|Sideways]]"
#"[[Even Robots Have Nightmares]]"
#"[[Some Body, Any Body]]"
#"[[One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing]]"
#"[[Deep Trouble (RID)|Deep Trouble]]"
#"[[The Champ]]"
#"[[The Trouble with Fixit]]"
#"[[Lockout]]"
#"[[Similarly Different]]"
#"[[The Buzz on Windblade]]"
#"[[Ghosts and Impostors]]"
#"[[Battlegrounds, Part 1]]"
#"[[Battlegrounds, Part 2]]"
}}

===Season 2===
{{collist|3|
#"[[Overloaded, Part 1]]"
#"[[Overloaded, Part 2]]"
#"[[Metal Meltdown]]"
#"[[Suspended]]"
#"[[Cover Me]]"
#"[[Brainpower]]"
#"[[Misdirection]]"
#"[[Bumblebee's Night Off]]"
#"[[Impounded]]"
#"[[Portals]]"
#"[[Graduation Exercises]]"
#"[[Decepticon Island (Part 1)]]"
#"[[Decepticon Island (Part 2)]]"
}}

===Season 2½=== 
{{collist|3|
#"[[History Lessons]]"
#"[[Strongarm's Big Score]]"
#"[[Pretzel Logic]]"
#"[[Mighty Big Trouble]]"
#"[[Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness]]"
#"[[Worthy]]"
}}

===Season 3: Combiner Force===
{{collist|3|
#"[[King of the Hill (Part 1)]]"
#"[[King of the Hill (Part 2)]]"
#"[[Defrosted]]"
#"[[Blurred]]"
#"[[Sphere of Influence]]"
#"[[Bee Cool]]"
#"[[The Great Divide]]"
#"[[Get a Clue]]"
#"[[Out of the Shadows]]"
#"[[Disordered Personalities]]"
#"[[Guilty As Charged]]"
#"[[The Golden Knight]]"
#"[[The Fastest Bot Alive!]]"
#"[[Railroad Rage]]"
#"[[Combine and Conquer]]"
#"[[Moon Breaker]]"
#"[[Exiles]]"
#"[[Breathing Room]]"
#"[[Prepare for Departure]]"
#"[[Prisoner Principles]]"
#"[[Collateral Damage]]"
#"[[Something He Ate]]"
#"[[Sick as a Bot]]"
#"[[Five Fugitives]]"
#"[[Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy]]"
#"[[Freedom Fighters]]"
}}

===Shorts===
{{Collist|3|
#"[[Fixit Jam]]"
#"[[To Catch a Phrase]]"
#"[[Sticky Situation]]"
#"[[Carjacked!]]"
#"[[Perfect]]"
#"[[Knock, Knock!]]"
#"[[The Power of Dibs]]"
#"[[Back and Forth]]"
#"[[The Tragedy of Slipstream]]"
#"[[A Level Playing Field]]"
#"[[Two Plus Two Equals More]]"
}}

==Production==
Crew members returning from ''Prime'' include executive producer [[Jeff Kline]] and writer [[Steven Melching]], now story editor, and [[Mairghread Scott]], serving as Script Coordinator/Writer’s Assistant.<ref>[http://mscottwrites.tumblr.com/post/93785539366/out-of-curiousity-are-you-going-to-be-part-of-the/ Mairghread's Tumblr Post]</ref> [[Adam Beechen]] serves as the producer. [[Kevin Manthei]] and [[Kevin Kiner]] serve as series composers.<ref>[http://kevinmantheimusic.tumblr.com/post/93347443424/the-secret-project-i-announced-earlier-can-be Kevin Manthei's Tumblr post]</ref> Once again, [[Polygon Pictures]] handled the animation<ref>[https://twitter.com/da_shooz/statuses/477375126682341376 Tweet by Polygon Pictures CEO Shuzo Shiota]</ref>, with 2D animation duties handed off to [[GONZO]] and [[drop]].

==Reception==
As a sequel of sorts to the critically-acclaimed and largely-beloved ''Transformers: Prime'' cartoon, ''Robots in Disguise'' initially debuted with some fanfare amongst the older segments of the ''Transformers'' fandom, particularly those who had joined the fandom ''because'' of the ''Prime'' cartoon. While some aspects of the show—including an artstyle that allowed for more flexible and dynamic animation, a decreased focus on the Autobots' human sidekicks, and the creative designs and personalities of the animalistic Decepticons—were well-received by the fandom, others were turned off by the first season's general unwillingness to reference ''anything'' related to the ''Prime'' cartoon; it would take until season 2 until the return of characters like [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], while the hanging question of what became of [[Jack Darby|Jack]], [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] after the end of ''Prime'' was one that ''Robots in Disguise'' never addressed. The lighthearted, and sometimes outright comedic, tone of ''Robots in Disguise'' stood in stark contrast to the darker, more arc-driven, direction of ''Prime''.

Beyond this, some fans criticized the show's episodic nature: though later seasons would experiment with various multi-episode story arcs, most episodes were self-contained "monster-of-the-week" stories involving a rogue Decepticon and the Bee Team's efforts to recapture the villain. ''Combiner Force'' episodes would often incorporate a B-plot involving one or more protagonists having to learn a lesson about teamwork, cooperation, or self-control, and the heavy-handedness of these moral lessons (and the episodes sometimes drawing strange equivalencies between them and the villain of the week) ''also'' didn't win ''Robots in Disguise'' many popularity points with the adult fandom.

Though a radical departure from ''Prime'', and generally disinterested in making use of its status as a sequel series, most fans agree that as a standalone series ''Robots in Disguise'' is a decent, if not particularly ambitious show, with several original characters such as Strongarm and Steeljaw making the jump into other ''Transformers'' media.

==Awards and nominations==
===2016 Daytime Emmy Awards===
*Outstanding Special Class Animated Program

==Media Release==
Shout Factory released the first five episodes onto DVD titled A New Autobot Mission on October 27, 2015.They released the complete first season on May 10, 2016.
In Australia, Beyond Home Entertainment released the complete first season onto DVD on September 1, 2015; they also released a single-disc DVD comprising the first seven episodes on the same day.

==Japanese release==
''Robots in Disguise'' was released in Japan as two separately branded series.
===''Transformers Adventure''===
[[Image:TransformersAdventureJapaneseLogo.jpg|center|300px]]

'''''Transformers Adventure''''' (トランスフォーマーアドベンチャー ''Toransufōmā Adobenchā'') aired on the satellite network [[Animax]] with a Sunday, 9am timeslot. ''Adventure'' was the first Transformers cartoon to be relegated directly to satellite since ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)#Japanese release|Beast Wars Returns]]''. It premiered on [[March 15]], 2015... only a ''day'' after the US premiere.

[[File:Difference of TFADV title.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The difference between Japanese and American openings]]
The localization for the series was headed by [[Keiichirō Miyoshi]], who headed the localization of the [[live-action film series|live-action ''Transformers'' films]] for Japanese markets. This also makes ''Adventure'' the first American ''Transformers'' cartoon to be released in Japan ''without'' the oversight of [[Yoshikazu Iwanami]] since [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]]. While an effort was made to emulate the dubbing style of Iwanami, which has become synonymous with Transformers cartoons in Japan, the adlibbing was not nearly as extensive and fourth wall-breaking humor was non-existent.

Since ''Adventure'' aired on a satellite network and not a broadcast network, it was not edited for time like previous ''Transformers'' cartoons. The episodes were fully uncut and featured extended opening and ending sequences. The [[title sequence]] was composed mostly of clips from episodes, but new animation (mostly group shots) was provided by [[LandQ Studio]]. The end credits sequence featured a newly animated "stage performance" from the cast ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZE2jqYoTTc which really must be seen to be believed]), animated by [[Nakano Design]].

As is rather well-known, ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Japanese release|Transformers: Prime]]'' did not complete its run in Japan, ending at 52 episodes. To date, Japanese audiences have not received the ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' episodes or the ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising]]'' film. The ''Adventure'' series did not alter the scripts to account for this, although it mostly played as a separate entity from ''Prime''.

Animax aired the episodes using the Australian broadcast order rather than the US order, which is actually the incorrect continuity sequence. As a result, "[[Sideways (episode)|Sideways]]" aired before "[[Out of Focus]]".

The [[theme song]] for the series is "[[Save the Future!!]]" by [[Mitsuhiro Oikawa]] and the ending theme is "[[Try☆Transformers Adventure↑↑↑]]" performed by the primary cast of the show (Bumblebee, Strongarm, Sideswipe, Fixit, Grimlock, and Optimus Prime).

===''Transformers Adventure -Prime of Micron-'' (''New Enemies'')===
[[File:Prime of Micron logo.jpg|center|300px|]]

The season 2 and "season 2½" (or "miniseries") episodes of ''Robots in Disguise'' were combined into a newly branded sequel series which began airing on [[July 3]], [[2016]]<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/09/transformers-adventure-returns-japanese-screens-july-315264]</ref> under the title '''''Transformers Adventure -Prime of Micron-''''' (トランスフォーマーアドベンチャー -マイクロンの章- ''Toransufōmā Adobenchā -Maikuron no Shō-''). Incidentally, the "Maikuron no Shō" portion of the Japanese title actually translates to "Micron Chapter", but nobody tell them that. Like the previous season/series, it aired on Animax with a Sunday morning, 9:00am timeslot.

In November of 2016, the "season 2½" episodes of ''Robots in Disguise'' were given a special distinction under the modified title '''''Transformers Adventure -Prime of Micron- New Enemies''''' (トランスフォーマーアドベンチャー -マイクロンの章- 新たなる敵 ''Toransufōmā Adobenchā -Maikuron no Shō- Aratanaru Teki''). The title which appears on-screen does not display the "New Enemies" distinction, with the phrase instead appearing in broadcast schedule listings for Animax.

The rebranding for this sequence of episodes to include the word ''Prime'' in the title was likely a measure to create stronger ties with the continuity of the previous series, ''Transformers: Prime'', as the season 2(½) episodes begin making more direct references to the events of the past series. While the continuity is maintained, the guest characters from ''Prime'' are not played by their previous voice actors in the dub and are instead substituted with sound-alikes.

''Prime of Micron'' includes a newly cobbled together title sequence (composed of clips from episodes), but maintains the same theme song as ''Adventure''. Likewise, the end credits sequence and song are the same.

===Season 3===
To date, the third season "[[#Season 3: Combiner Force|Combiner Force]]" arc has not been dubbed or released for Japanese audiences, nor has there been any announcements about it. Whether it suffers the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Japanese release|same fate]] as the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Season 3: Beast Hunters|third season]] of ''Transformers: Prime'' remains to be seen; if so, Japanese audiences can at least take solace in the reasonably satisfying ride-off-into-the-sunset conclusion of "[[Worthy]]", rather than the ambiguous cliffhangery closure of "[[Darkest_Hour_(episode)#Foreign_localization|Darkest Hour]]".

==Notes==
*"'''TF2'''" was an early working name for the series.
*''Robots in Disguise'' did not have the most successful record when it came to premiering new episodes; to date, the vast majority of which were released through an international venue before being broadcast on U.S. television, including the ''entire'' first season.
**The first 13 episodes of the series were released, dubbed in Mandarin Chinese, on [[December 31]], [[2014]] in mainland China, but not Hong Kong, several weeks in advance of their US broadcast. The episodes were made available on website 1905.com, with five-minute previews being free and the whole episodes available until [[January 15]] for CNY/RMB ¥19.5, which is around USD$3–4. [[You]] could even win a "fabulous" assortment of Hasbro toys (legion class) and a RMB¥30 digital coupon if you paid for the episodes!
**The show went on to premiere on Canal J in France, Biggs in Portugal, and Cartoon Network in Hungary before the U.S. airings began. In particular, the English-language version of the show premiered on Cartoon Network in Australia and New Zealand about a month before the US airing; the channel aired two episodes a week instead of one, and so quickly tore through the first thirteen episodes of the season.
**The fourteenth episode debuted on Singaporean television two months before its US airing.
**The final twelve episodes of the season were then released in two six-episode chunks via Australian iTunes in the first two weeks of [[June]], [[2015]], allowing viewers to see the season finale three months before it aired in the US.
**The first six episodes of season 2 premiered on US television, but Cartoon Network UK—airing two new episodes a week instead of just one—quickly caught up to, and overtook, the US broadcast. The full remainder of the season premiered in the UK, with the season finale around a month before the US.
**The "season 2.5" mini-series aired in its entirety on Teletoon in Canada before a US premiere date had even been announced.
**The first four episodes of season 3 aired on French channel Gulli on the Tuesday before the US premiere.
**Episodes 11-13 of Combiner Force premiered on Cartoon Network UK weeks before they premiered in the US.
**Episodes 14-17 of Combiner Force premiered on Teletoon several weeks before their US release air dates.
**''Just'' pipping the US to the post, the final two episodes of the series aired in the United Kingdom a week in advance of their American broadcast dates.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers Adventure''''' (トランスフォーマーアドベンチャー ''Toransufōmā Adobenchā'', season 1), '''''Transformers Adventure -Prime of Micron-''''' (トランスフォーマーアドベンチャー -マイクロンの章- ''Toransufōmā Adobenchā -Maikuron no Shō-'', season 2), '''''Transformers Adventure -Prime of Micron- New Enemies''''' (トランスフォーマーアドベンチャー -マイクロンの章- 新たなる敵 ''Toransufōmā Adobenchā -Maikuron no Shō- Aratanaru Teki'', "season 2½")
*''Czech:'' '''''Transformers: Roboti v utajení''''' ("Transformers: Robots in Disguise")
*''French:'' '''''Transformers Robots in Disguise : Mission Secrète''''' ("Transformers Robots in Disguise: Secret Mission")
*''German:'' '''''Transformers: Getarnte Roboter''''' ("Transformers: Disguised Robots")
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Lǐngxiù de Tiǎozhàn''''' (变形金刚：领袖的挑战, "Transformers: Leader's Challenge")
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Roboty pod prikrytiyem''''' (Трансформеры: Роботы под прикрытием, "Transformers: Robots in Disguise")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/hasbro-to-launch-transformers-robots-in-disguise-series-in-spring-2015-exclusive-1201219103/ ''Variety: Hasbro to Launch ‘Transformers: Robots in Disguise’ Show in Spring 2015'']
*[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=683133768423487 SDCC footage]

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Rescue Bot

2019-06-07T20:25:39Z

Hexnut17: /* Rescue Bots cartoon */ added the long over do stuff

{{disambig2|the character group|the titular franchise|Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)}}
[[File:RescueBots symbol.png|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{picsneeded|Group shot.}}

:''The Rescue Bots are a subgroup from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] has selected a team of specialized Autobots to be stationed on Earth within [[Fire Station Prime]] and their skills to help others. With their human partners, together they're the '''Rescue Bots'''!

The Rescue Bots include:
* [[Rescue Force Sigma-17]]:
:* [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] the Fire-Bot
:* [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] the Police-Bot
:* [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] the Copter-Bot
:* [[Boulder]] the Construction-Bot
* [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]
* [[High Tide]]
**[[Servo (RB)|Servo]]
* [[Blurr (Prime)|Blurr]]
* [[Salvage (RB)|Salvage]]
* [[Quickshadow]]
*[[Brushfire]]
*[[Mortar]]
* The [[Rescue Bot Training Center|Rescue Bot Training Academy]] students:
** [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]]
** [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]]
** [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]]
** [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] the Doc-Bot
** [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] the Tow-Bot

Their human teammates sometimes include:
* [[Charlie Burns|Chief Charlie Burns]], Optimus Prime's partner
* [[Cody Burns]], Heatwave's partner
* [[Axel Frazier]], Bumblebee's partner
* [[Jack Tracker|Jack Tracker/Billy Blastoff]], Chase's partner
* [[Sawyer Storm]], Blades's partner
* [[Walker Cleveland]], Boulder's partner
* [[Sparkplug (RB)|Sparkplug]], their helpful dog

Alternately, their human teammates include:
* [[Kade Burns]], Heatwave's partner
* [[Charlie Burns|Chief Charlie Burns]], Chase's partner
* [[Dani Burns]], Blades's partner
* [[Graham Burns]], Boulder's partner
* [[Cody Burns]], Transformer/Burns family liaison

{{quote|We pledge to heed the Prime Alert And help the people of Planet Earth. We'll work together and act as one Until the job at hand is done. We'll utilize our skills and might To save the day, and do what's right. We are a team of Bots and Men Protectors, Rescuers and Friends.|[[Rescue Bot Oath]].}}

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
[[File:ProtoformRBs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

[[Rescue Force Sigma-17]] was traveling as [[protoform]]s in [[stasis lock|stasis]] aboard their spacecraft when their ship's computer intercepted a general communication from Optimus Prime intended for all Autobots. [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] had fallen, but the Autobots still stood, and any scattered Autobots were given a priority prime order to rendezvous on [[Earth]]. Their ship's computer automatically responded by traveling to Earth and awakening Rescue Force Sigma-17. Optimus Prime was there to greet them and give them the news that they were the only known Rescue Force still active, that [[Cybertron Headquarters]] was no longer in operation, and Autobots lived on Earth now instead of Cybertron.

After deliberating on the matter, Optimus Prime gave the team their new orders. They were to covertly live with a [[human]] family to learn from them and keep the planet safe. Heatwave resisted the idea, so Optimus Prime appointed him team leader of the Rescue Bots. {{storylink|Family of Heroes}}

thought things didn't initally go well for them they eventually learned how to cooperate with their partner's after some encouragment from Prime {{storylink|Under Pressure}}

eventually to help train them in Optimus Prime, Sea Rescue's called in high tide to train them, on top of that his helper Bot Servo joined the Family of Hero's {{storylink|Turning The Tide}}

after finding two Auto Bots left in stasis, {{storylink|The New Recruits}} they proceded to train them {{storylink|Rescue Bots Academy}}, However Blurr wasn't too into it and tried running away, he eventually decided to stay, and he and his Pal Salvage were relocated to the Mainland by Optimus {{storylink|A New Hero}}

The last Rescue Bot to join the team was Quickshadow, sent by optimus to teach and learn from, The Rescue Bot team{{storylink|Family of Heroes}}

{{groupstub}}

[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots]]

Enemy of My Enemy (RB)

2019-05-29T23:12:55Z

Hexnut17: Changed it as they believed they were adopting, made it sound more like a inocent mistake it actually was

{{disambig2|the ''Rescue Bots'' episode|the ''Robots in Disguise'' (2015) episode|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' ep 86
|prev=Ghost in the Machine (RB)
|next=Mayor May Not
|image=EnemyOfMyEnemy Chumley introduces himself.jpg
|title="Enemy of My Enemy"
|airdate=[[May 31]], [[2016]] (UK) [[June 4]], [[2016]] (US)
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
|animation studio=[[DHX Media]] [[Top Draw Animation]]
|writer=[[Nicole Dubuc]]
|director=[[Patrick Archibald]]
}}

'''When the Rescue Bots are captured by a new villain, the Burns family finds an unexpected ally in a former enemy.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemy Prescott in danger.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
[[Huxley Prescott]] reports from [[Griffin Rock Zoo]] where the [[Whiskers|cross-eyed lion]] is celebrating his 25th birthday. Prescott relates the story of how the orphaned lion was raised by a human family and later given a home at the zoo. At the [[Griffin Rock Firehouse Headquarters|firehouse]], [[Boulder]] and [[Cody Burns|Cody]] head off to attend the birthday party, however "Whiskers", the lion, fails to put in an appearance. Prescott announces that the lion must be loose, and in the ensuing panic, he falls into the alligator enclosure. Fortunately Boulder is able to fish him out before he gets eaten.

[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemy Cody questions Quarry.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
Cody and Boulder return to the firehouse, where Cody and [[Charlie Burns|Chief]] review the security footage from the zoo. As it turns out, the lion was kidnapped by [[Q-Drone]]s, although [[Quint Quarry]] is still in prison on the mainland. Though Chief is dubious Quarry will help, he puts a call through to the mainland prison and indeed Quarry is more interested in his dinner than dropping hints. While the investigation continues via outer methods, the rescue team goes to work on emergency test week — [[Graham Burns|Graham]] and Boulder check out an underground shelter and find it's unstable thanks to a termite infestation; [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] and Chief check the firehouse's fire suppression systems; [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] and [[Dani Burns|Dani]] brief the city council on [[earthquake (event)|earthquake]] drills; and [[Kade Burns|Kade]] and [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] replace emergency rations.

Meanwhile Cody hands out checklists, and talks to Prescott, discovering that the family who originally adopted the lion went by the name of Quarry. Armed with this knowledge, Cody questions Quarry again. Quarry insists on being moved to the Griffin Rock jail, where he tells Chief that the likely lionnapper is his arch-rival Lord [[Thurston Chumley]]. He suggests setting a trap using a rare animal.

The Rescue Team settles on using the [[Rescue Bot]]s' dino modes as bait. That night they have the Rescue Bots in the zoo, and the human members of the team on watch, armed with [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] guns. The Q-Drones turn up, but immediately start releasing the zoo's animals as a distraction. With lemurs, an [[elephant]] and a tiger running loose, the Rescue Bots are forced to spring into action to round them back up. They succeed, but are nabbed by the Q-Drones and carried off in a waiting helijet.

[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemy Bots in menagerie.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
The bots are taken to a ship where they quickly discover their tracking devices are being jammed. Boulder marvels at their fellow captives, which include rare and even species thought extinct. When Lord Chumley releases them to be prepared for display, the Rescue Bots take out the Q-Drones and split up to find the lion.

Believing that Quarry warned Chumley of the plan, Chief and Cody confront him, but he merely tries to talk them into releasing him. Graham's unable to track the bots, so the team pursues alternate courses of investigation.

As the Bots explore the ship, Heatwave finds himself trapped by a couple of doors. Blades finds Whiskers, but becomes trapped in a forcefield. Chase falls into a pit trap. Boulder discovers some Carolina parakeets, and frees them, attaching his tracking device to one of them. No sooner has he released it from the ship than he is caught by a Q-Drone.

[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemy Chumley cornered.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
Back in [[Griffin Rock]], Graham picks up the signal from the device, however as the team prepares to assemble, it turns out Kade is giving a safety briefing in the unstable shelter. Despite Graham's warning, Kade's group ends up trapped in the shelter after it collapses, and the team realize they don't have the Bots to help them out. Cody strikes on the idea of getting the elephant from the zoo to help dig Kade out. Once the elephant's returned to the zoo, the team heads out in one of Dani's test aircraft and quickly find Chumley's ship. They split up and manage to locate and free the Bots. Chumley catches Chief and Cody freeing Boulder and is about to imprison them as well, but Boulder frees a bunch of the animals, which corner the hunter. Chumley traps himself in one of his own stasis pods in an attempt to escape, neatly wrapping things up. The team realizes they can use Quarry's island as a preserve for the recovered animals.

With the lion back in the zoo, Chief gets a call from Barney — Quarry has escaped the jail. Quarry calls Cody to say he'll avoid tangling with the Rescue Bots in future, and reveal that Chumley's his brother.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Boulder]] (2)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (4)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (5)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (6)

|c3=
*[[Huxley Prescott]] (1)
*[[Cody Burns]] (3)
*[[Dani Burns]] (7)
*[[Kade Burns]] (8)
*[[Charlie Burns]] (9)
*[[Graham Burns]] (10)
*[[Quint Quarry]] (11)
*[[Barney]] (12)
*[[Thurston Chumley]] (13)

|c4=
*[[Whiskers]] (14)
}}

==Quotes==
"This news report has been interrupted by another exciting episode of ''[[I Dare Me]]''. Though I wish I hadn't."
:—'''Huxley Prescott''', in the alligator enclosure.

"Joyous exclamation. This year, we will finally be able to take part in the community safety drills and emergency gear checks."
:—'''Chase'''

"Oh no! Earthquake! It's the big one! Save my baby!" 
"Remind me not to let you help with the tsunami drill."
:—'''Blades''' and '''Dani'''

"Now don't try any funny stuff. We're just as tough as the mainland jail here!...Uh, you want pudding with dinner or pie?"
:—'''Barney'''

"Mind your manners! Why, you'd be extinct if it weren't for me."
:—'''Chumley''' reprimands a dodo.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Chief mentioned that they checked Quarry hasn't escaped and left a hologram in his place — Evan and Myles used this technique to escape in "[[The Haunting of Griffin Rock]]".
* Chase pointedly brings up [[Walk on the Wild Side|that time]] Blades and Boulder tried to “adopt” Whiskers.

===Transformers references===
* Lord Thurston Chumley is a reference to [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] character [[Chumley|Lord Chumley]], who originated in the episode "[[Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target]]".
* Heatwave retorts "you were expecting [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]?". Appropriate, since they both have the same [[Steve Blum|voice actor]].

===Real-world references===
* Dodos and Carolina parakeets are real-life extinct species.

===Animation and technical errors===
* (tbd)

===Trivia===
* (tbd)

===Foreign localization===
'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Il nemico del mio nemico'''" ("My enemy's enemy")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 14|14 September]] [[2017]]
{{epstub}}
[[Category:Rescue Bots episodes]]

About A Rock

2019-05-24T04:35:14Z

Hexnut17: Added continuity notes

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 20
|image=
|caption=
|prev=Battle of the Bots
|next=Dog Stray Afternoon
|title="About a Rock"
|airdate=[[March 2]], [[2019]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Brian Hohlfeld]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Heatwave brings back what he thinks is a sample from an asteroid, and blames the Recruits when it disappears. While searching for it to clear their names, the Recruits quickly discover that the "rock" is actually an alien—and it's loose in the Headquarters!'''

==Synopsis==
[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] and [[Boulder]] start unloading stuff from the ''[[Sigma]]'' and find the recruits waiting to greet them. They look at the rock samples Heatwave has brought back from an asteroid, and [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] admires one in particular that seems to be glowing. Heatwave opts to take the rocks to his office to keep them safe, ordering the recruits to resume their martial arts training. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] reprograms [[Tough Luck Chuck]] so they can spar with him, but unfortunately Chuck is more interested in dancing than fighting. Heatwave interrupts them with news—one of the rock samples has disappeared and he implies one of the recruits has taken it, though if they return it by the end of the day, no more will be said.

[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] assumes Hot Shot took the rock. Hot Shot insists he didn't, and [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] backs him up. The recruits split up to search and Wedge locates the rock next to Hot Shot's [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] gear, seemingly confirming his suspicion. [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] finds him picking it up and becomes suspicious Wedge is trying to frame Hot Shot. The pair argue, and then realize the rock's vanished again. They assume Hot Shot's responsible, however when Wedge catches up with Hot Shot, the other recruit is empty handed. Whirl and Hoist meanwhile find the rock in the [[GroundBridge]] room. When Hot Shot goes to grab it, it suddenly sprouts legs and eyes and dashes off. Whirl corners it in her locker, but ends up trapped herself as it eludes her, and is freed when Medix and Wedge mistake her for the rock alien. Hot Shot and Hoist pursue the critter back to the GroundBridge room, but as they corner it, they realize it's only fleeing because it's frightened. Once Wedge acts a bit friendlier, the rock creature calms down.

They return it to Heatwave's office, but before they can explain what happened to their teacher, he whisks it away to the lab to examine it. He's therefore startled when it sprouts eyes before he can get to the lab. A short time later, he takes the creature off in the ''Sigma'' to return it to its home.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (1)
*[[Boulder]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (5)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (6)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (7)
|h3=Others|c3=
*Rock alien (8)
*[[Tough Luck Chuck]] (9)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Hot Shot, I pushed it already." 
"Yeah, but pushing it a lot makes it get here faster." 
"I'm not sure that's how it works."
:—'''Hoist''' and '''Hot Shot''' take the lift.

"I guess I was wrong. He ''did'' sprout legs and walk off by himself."
:—'''Heatwave'''

==Notes==
===Continuty notes===
*Whirl mentions heatwave would know what it’s like to go to sleep in outer space and wake up on another planet, referencing that is essentially what happened to him upon coming to earth

===Transformers references===
[[File:RBA-Ep20-TwoWhirls.jpg|thumb|Let's hope she doesn't ask him to speak at career day.]]
*Whirl's locker features a drawing of her and [[Whirl (FOC)|another Whirl]], using the character's [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More than Meets the Eye'']] [[Whirl (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|design]]... which ''may'' be a reference to a popular [[personal canon|fan concept]] that the Rescue Bot Whirl is the "[[Relatives|daughter]]" of ''MTMTE'' Whirl.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Hotshots

2019-05-17T15:02:29Z

Hexnut17: Added stuff

{{disambig3|Hot Shot}}

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' ep 3
|prev=Under Pressure
|next=Flobsters on Parade
|image=Hotshots Boulder and Heatwave laugh at Blades.jpg
|title="Hotshots"
|airdate=[[February 25]], [[2012]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
|animation studio=[[Atomic Cartoons]]
|writer=[[Greg Johnson]]
|director=[[Patrick Archibald]]
}}

'''Dani gives Blades a new scoop claw to help on the front lines, but their sudden popularity threatens the team.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Hotshots Chase stops car.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Something like this was probably a sport back on Cybertron.]]
[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] races through the streets of [[Griffin Rock]] in his out-of-control experimental [[solar car]], pursued by [[Charlie Burns]] and [[Chase (RB)|Chase]]. [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] uses his ladder as a ramp so the Doc doesn't crash into some parked cars, and [[Boulder]] and [[Graham Burns|Graham]] attempt to stop the car with an improvised spike strip. Unfortunately the car has a tire replacement system so the spike strip is ineffective, and the car starts heading up [[Old Canyon Road]] towards a busted bridge. Chase finally manages to catch up and, [[transformation|transforming]], grabs the rear of the car and brings it to a halt. Doc Greene announces that apart from the control problems, the experiment was a success.

In the aftermath of the rescue, [[Kade Burns|Kade]], Graham and Dani are interviewed by reporter [[Huxley Prescott]], but Dani is annoyed that she didn't get to contribute during the operation. Elsewhere the [[Rescue Bot]]s are cleaning themselves, and [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] feels equally underutilized. Heatwave grouses that all of them are under-appreciated for their work and the humans get all the credit.

[[Image:Hotshots Dani attaches claw.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Oh, come on, Pepper. This isn't the worst thing you've caught me doing."]]
Dani pays a visit to Doc Greene, who is working on a new newspaper dispenser to replace the one he accidentally ran over (the replacement is slightly out of control). She asks about a scoop claw for Blades, and the Doc turns out to have an old one, once used for logging, in storage. Dani is soon installing it on a less-than-enthusiastic Blades. The other Rescue Bots are unable to hide their amusement at the affect the claw has on his robot mode, but the discussion is cut short by the report of a rock slide. The Rescue Bots roll out and start smashing boulders, but when [[Cody Burns|Cody]] spots a huge boulder, the three ground-based bots prepare for the impact—only for Blades to grab it in his scoop claw.

[[Image:Hotshots Blades catches car.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Weight-lifting for Autobots.]]
Blades is noticeably preening when they return to base. During the next few rescues, Blades and Dani use the scoop claw to solve each problem, leaving the other Rescue Bots with nothing to do. Kade and Graham complain to Dani, and when Cody tries to intercede, he's told the problem doesn't concern him. He goes down to the bunker instead, where Heatwave is preparing to remove the scoop claw from Blades, and is told much the same thing by the Rescue Bots. Dani arrives to take Blades out on patrol, and Cody, though annoyed by the others' dismissal of him, opts to go along to see what he can do to mitigate the problem.

[[Image:Hotshots Blades Dani Cody in trouble.jpg|thumb|right|250px|I fell in to a burnin' ring of fire...]]
Cody and Blades talk to Dani, and she realizes she's been too hard on them. As a lightning storm moves in, Dani opts to go back to base, but too late, as Blades is hit by lightning. Dani sends a distress transmission as Blades makes an emergency landing at the bottom of a cliff. The trio prepare to wait for help, but more lightning starts a forest fire which threatens to broil the two humans sheltering in Blades like snickerdoodles. They use Blades's scoop claw to scale the cliff, though the chain gives out just as they reach the top and it turns out they're still trapped with the fire swiftly moving in. Blades attempt to fly them out is cut short by his damaged tail. Luckily the other three Rescue Bots arrive and Heatwave douses a way through the fire to Blades so they can carry the injured [[Autobot]] back down the hill.

In a subsequent interview, Dani gives some credit to Cody and the Rescue Bots. Blades, having spent some time in the [[stasis pod]], returns to announce they salvaged the scoop claw, but will use it less liberally from now on. Cody heads out to play [[basketball]] with his siblings.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (3)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (4)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (8)
*[[Boulder]] (10)

|c3=
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (1)
*[[Charlie Burns]] (2)
*[[Dani Burns]] (5)
*[[Cody Burns]] (6)
*[[Kade Burns]] (7)
*[[Graham Burns]] (9)
*[[Huxley Prescott]] (11)

}}

==Quotes==
"Hey, how about we drop down on his roof to slow him down?" 
"Helping out is good; dropping's OK; bouncing, I'd like to discuss a little further."
:—'''Dani''' and '''Blades'''

"You know if there's mud to be found, Boulder's gonna roll right through it." 
"I'm part tractor. It's what I do."
:—'''Heatwave''' and '''Boulder'''

[[File:Hotshots Blades with scoopclaw belly.jpg|thumb|right|220px]]
"What? Does it make me look fat?" 
"Oh, not at all, Captain Leadbelly."
:—'''Blades''' and '''Heatwave'''

"Well… that’s a problem."
: —'''Blades''' does his best Mythbuster impression

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
[[File:Hotshots stasis pods.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
*The Rescue Bots still have the stasis pods from their ship, which they're using for repairs in a similar manner to [[CR chamber]]s.

===Transformers references===
* (tbd)

===Real-world references===
* Doc Greene's solar car bears a suspicious resemblance to the DeLorean DMC-12 time machine from the ''[[Back to the Future]]'' movie trilogy.
* During the car chase, Doc Greene and Chase briefly engage in Scooby Doo style chasing back and forth across the screen.
* Blades worries that the humans will cook like snickerdoodles in the forest fire.

===Animation & technical errors===
* Even if Chase stopped Doc's car from moving while holding onto it, the solar panels were still exposed, meaning the car should have taken off the moment he let go.
* During the rock slide, there are houses at the bottom of the mountain when the Rescue Bots arrive, but in subsequent shots looking back down the mountain, there's open countryside behind them.
* Several of the trees appear to be burned up before the fire spreads to them.

===Continuity Error’s===
*Dani asks where her dad is despite having just stopped a runaway in front of him.
===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Teufelskerle'''" ("Hotshots")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 20|20 February]] [[2013]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Nagymenők'''" ("Hotshots")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 9|9 February]] [[2013]]

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Огненный удар'''" ("Fire strike")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 18|18 December]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Celebrità'''" ("Celebrities")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 10|10 June]] [[2017]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Heróis'''" ("Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 6|6 March]] [[2013]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Roll to the Rescue" ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Eine Familie von Helden" ([[EDEL:kids]]) — German and English audio 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Hot Shots" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Complete Season 1" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]])

[[Category:Rescue Bots episodes]]

Deep Trouble (RB)

2019-05-17T13:22:20Z

Hexnut17: Changed helper bot to dither,

'Til all are one

2019-05-08T18:16:20Z

Hexnut17: /* Cyberverse cartoon */

{{disambig3|'Til All Are One}}
[[File:RodimusTFMMarvel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I SAID that already!]]

"'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>Til all are one'''" is a phrase knit through [[Transformer]]s mythology and legend, often used as a rallying cry by the [[Autobot]]s. It's been translated as either until the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], when all Transformers shed their factional affiliations, or until all are rejoined into the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] of [[Primus]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
The phrase was first introduced as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s deathbed mantra, and it would then be repeated regularly by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]], and many of the other Autobots. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|It even appears in [[The Transformers (Theme)|movie's closing theme]]: The last verse ends with a declaration that although the stand has been made and the immediate battle is over, the war with the powers of darkness will continue "'til the day when all are one."}}

Having seized the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] gloated that "all shall be one" under his rule. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
''After leading the [[Wrecker]]s on a successful raid against a [[Decepticon fuel store]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] returned to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to deliver a speech to [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]]'s Autobots. After revealing that he intended to return to [[Earth]] to continue the fight there, he promised to come back and lead them to victory, finishing with "And all will be one!".'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] refers to the [[Transformer afterlife|Matrix dimension]] as a place "where all are one." {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
As [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] consumed the captured sparks of every Cybertronian, he urged "let us all become one!" {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege}}

===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline===
[[Omega Prime]]'s [[Matrix Blade]] had this phrase written across the hilt. {{storylink|Omega Prime#Car_Robots|Omega Prime toy}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Ancients.jpg|thumb|You're on this council, but we do not grant you the rank of Prime.]]
The Autobot [[Council of Ancients]] held court in a chamber embossed with the same logo that had appeared on Omega Prime's [[sword]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}}

The [[Seal of Primus]] also had "'til all are one" written on it. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====''Cybertron'' comic====
When [[Primus]] appeared in robot mode above the [[Mini-Con]] civil war occurring on one of Cybertron's moons, all the combatants were dumbstruck. [[Sentinel Maximus]] asked, "Have all become one at last?" {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
When communicating with the Autobots, [[Primus]] would intone the phrase in reference to their quest to restore his Allspark. Later, when he created the ''[[Ark (Cybertron)|Ark]]'' out of the four Cybertronian starships signifying the unity of the Transformers, he said that all were finally one. {{Storylink|End}} Optimus later invoked the phrase as the four ships set off on the new [[space bridge]] project. {{storylink|Beginning}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
"All shall be one" was an ancient prophecy believed to hail from the days of the [[Guiding Hand]] and [[Knights of Cybertron]]. [[Nova Prime]] took the phrase to mean that their race could be improved by the merging of several Transformers into one, resulting in the creation of the first [[combiner]], [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]. [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] knew this to be a faulty interpretation. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} An ornate hall in the [[Acropolex]], a disguise worn by the ancient [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], had the sentence "True freedom exists when all are one." inscribed on the floor. {{storylink|Ruins}}

The Decepticons seemed to have a much darker use for the phrase. During a gladiatorial death match between [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] and an [[Cy-Kill (G1)|unnamed opponent]], the crowd began to chant the phrase, apparently attempting to goad Megatron into finishing off his opponent. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}}

During the war, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] became famous for his use of the phrase. [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]] made fun of [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s [[primus apotheosis]] by tricking him into saying "'til all are one." {{storylink|Bullets}} [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] observed that [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] overused the phrase. "Rodimus" replied that Optimus Prime used it, and Drift simply replied that the legendary Autobot leader had used it about "once a decade" in epic circumstances, not just because they won at [[Cybertronian games#Fullstasis|Fullstasis]]. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}

Much like Nova Prime, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] referred to the combiner technology he was working on as "all-who-are-one". {{storylink|Devisive}}

While [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] probed [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s memories, he inserted a "[[Trepan's Trigger]]", altering the Decepticon's memories so that the phrase was associated with all his past defeats. Later, when Rodimus inevitably said it while being choked by Overlord, the phrase triggered Overlord's pathological fear of defeat and immobilized him. The crew was able to force Overlord into his [[slow cell]], and Chromedome launched the cell into space and destroyed it. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

[[Baron Karza]] uttered the phrase when he powered himself up by absorbing an army of [[Dire Wraith]]s into his body. {{storylink|The New Colossus}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
The evil [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] sports a mocking juxtaposition of the famous saying on his [[alternate mode]], reading "'Til all are gone!" {{storylink|Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass}}

The mantra of [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Nova Prime]] was "Til all are redeemed." {{storylink|Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|''Timelines'' Nova Prime profile card}}

===Aligned continuity===
While discussing the secrets of [[Combiner|combining]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] explained to [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] that "Autobots cannot truly combine 'til all are one." Bumblebee later interpreted this as his team having to be one in spirit, allowing them to become [[Ultra Bee]]. {{storylink|Moon Breaker}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] used this phrase as a rallying cry during his speech premiering the Decepticon movement. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} Turns out it was cause Optimus wrote the speech. {{storylink|Maccadam's}}

==Notes==
*The phrase has its roots in early script drafts of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Rather than feature the [[Matrix of Leadership]], early versions of the movie's story instead had "[[Life Spark]]s", Transformer life-forces very similar to the [[spark]]s that would later be introduced in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''. Upon his death, Prime transfers his own Life Spark to Ultra Magnus, and then utters a prototypical version of the phrase clearly derived from this practise: "Til all Life Sparks are one!" The [[authorial intent|original intent]] of the phrase, then, was clearly to reference a time when all Transformer life had ceased and become one in the afterlife, ''long'' before the idea of a [[Transformer afterlife|singular afterlife for the entire race]] was independently created by other writers.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Uchū o hitotsu ni''' (宇宙を一つに)
*''French:'' '''Jusqu'à ce que nous ne fassions qu'un'''

==See also==
*[[Darkest hour]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Til all are one}}
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

The Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock

2019-05-07T03:44:12Z

Hexnut17:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' ep 5
|prev=Flobsters on Parade
|next=Walk on the Wild Side
|image=AlienInvasion Prescott plays clip.jpg
|title="The Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock"
|airdate=[[March 10]], [[2012]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
|animation studio=[[Atomic Cartoons]]
|writer=[[Greg Johnson]]
|director=[[Patrick Archibald]]
}}

'''Huxley Prescott causes panic when he reports that aliens have invaded Griffin Rock.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:AlienInvasion Chase catches tank.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"And it's saved, by the blue [[Rescue Bot|Bot]] with a badge on his head!"]]
[[Huxley Prescott]] interrupts programming to cover a daring rescue, as [[Boulder]] and [[Graham Burns]] try to prevent a truck of dangerous chemicals from plunging from a cliff. As Boulder strains, the other [[Rescue Bot]]s arrive. Aware they're being recorded, they first rescue the driver, and then pull the truck to safety. Unfortunately the tank pulls loose and falls, but [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] executes a daring last-minute save. For a moment, the Burnses think their cover is blown, but Prescott is distracted by what he believes to be a crop circle, but is actually just a path cut for [[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] and [[Mrs. Luskey|his wife]] to have their picnic.

Later in the [[Griffin Rock Firehouse Headquarters|fire house]], Chase believe he will be reprimanded, but [[Charlie Burns|Chief Burns]] lets them all know that when lives are at stake, saving them takes priority over maintaining their cover.

[[Image:AlienInvasion Doc Greene and Prescott operate dish.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"I don't know why I'm giving you instructions, because you're just going to ignore me either way."]]
[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] unveils the [[SETI]] dish he's built for Prescott, so Prescott can continue to try and find the aliens he believes are hidden in [[Griffin Rock]]. Greene instructs Prescott on the proper use of the dish and stresses the danger of overload.

[[Cody Burns|Cody]] and the Rescue Bots sit down to watch a movie, and Cody selects ''[[The Natives of Tatooie]]'', a movie about explorers living on an island. Audio from the film is intercepted by Prescott, who excitedly cranks the dish up to maximum, believing he has heard a transmission from aliens. He's soon making an emergency broadcast to announce his discovery to Griffin Rock. The Burns family assembles in time for the phone to ring, as Mr. [[Bufkin]] believes aliens have abducted his cows.

[[Image:AlienInvasion Luskey stops Chase.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"[[Home Is Where the Spark Is|This time]], [[Angry Archer|I'm]] stopping [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|you]] in the road!"]]
Boulder and Graham are called to [[Perkins (RB)|Mr. Perkins]]'s farm to check out reports of aliens in his cornfields, to instead find cows. [[Dani Burns|Dani]] and [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] head to the town square where a UFO is supposedly taking off, to find [[Milo]] in a balloon going alien hunting. [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] and [[Kade Burns|Kade]] rescue [[Neederlander|Mrs. Neederlander]]'s cat from a tree and assure her he wasn't abducted by aliens. At that point, the power goes out all over Griffin Rock and air raid sirens sound. Chief Burns is approached by the panicking Mayor. Burns contacts base and tells everyone to get to the [[Griffin Rock power plant|power plant]], but is cut off as communications black out. Prescott makes another news flash warning everyone to get off the island. Predictably mass panic sets in as the island's population tries to evacuate, and the [[Griffin Rock ferry]] is endangered as it's overloaded, forcing Dani and Blades to tow it to safety.

[[Image:AlienInvasion Rescue Bots push dish.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"On three – agh, just push!!"]]
The team reaches the power station and venture inside to find Cody, who has come to help. The Rescue Bots, left outside, are on-edge. Graham finds Prescott's SETI dish is responsible for the power drain which will eventually cause a massive explosion. Unfortunately the power drain traps the humans in the power plant, so the Rescue Bots must go driverless to deal with the dish.

Doc Greene, having figured out what the problem is, arrives at the dish first but is unable to shut it down. [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] is surprised to see the Rescue Bots driving on their own, and as the bots deal with the dish, Prescott films them. The Burns family arrives to provide cover for the Rescue Bots, and Cody tells Prescott that the transmission he received was from ''The Natives of Tatooie''. As they leave, Doc Greene points out that Prescott's been transmitting everything. Prescott manages to dig himself deeper by subsequently mistaking Mr. Buffkin's cows for aliens.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Boulder]] (3)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (6)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (7)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (10)

|c3=
*[[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] (1)
*[[Huxley Prescott]] (2)
*[[Edgar Pruitt]] (4)
*[[Graham Burns]] (5)
*[[Kade Burns]] (8)
*[[Charlie Burns]] (9)
*[[Dani Burns]] (11)
*[[Cody Burns]] (12)
*[[Mrs. Luskey]] (13)
*[[Frankie Greene]] (14)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (15)
*[[Perkins (RB)|Mr. Perkins]] (16)
*[[Milo]] (17)
*[[Neederlander|Mrs. Neederlander]] (18)
*[[Harrison (RB)|Mr. Harrison]] (19)
}}

==Quotes==
[[File:AlienInvasion Graham at work.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Doing your taxes has never looked so cool.]]
"Cody, this hurts inside." 
"The natives have spears and blowguns!" 
"Now you're talkin'!"
:—'''Heatwave''' and '''Cody'''

"I used to think everything on Earth was interesting."
:—'''Boulder''' reviews the movie.

"Just to remind you, ''we're'' aliens."
:—'''Heatwave''' is tired of his team panicking.

"Robots without masters... could they be our aliens? Are they the ones who received that mysterious communication from space?"
:—You're only half-wrong, '''Huxley Prescott'''.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The parade footage Prescott interrupts is from last episode's [[Lobster and Technology Festival]]. Milo's balloon is one of the parade balloons from the festival, though it's unclear whether it's still filled with [[floatium]].
* Judging from their level of boredom, it appears that Cody and the Bots watched the entire ''Natives of Tatooie'' movie through from start to finish. However, when Prescott comes on the TV after this to report the "findings" of his SETI dish, he says that he intercepted the alien transmission "just moments ago". Given that the part he recorded seemed to come from the movie's opening, it must have been one ''really'' short film.
* In this episode, Frankie's suspicions about the Burns' rescue vehicles are aroused, starting a minor season-wide story arc. She eventually learns the truth about the Bots in "[[It's a Bot Time]]".
* Gadgets and powers:
** Boulder has a rear-mounted winch. He can also project light from his eyes.
* Coincidentally and/or ironically, the town actually ''would'' be invaded by [[Velgrox|aliens]] in the season 4 opener, "[[New Normal]]".
** Also in that episode is when the bot’s purposely blow their cover, something worried about accidentally in this episode
* In "[[Blame the Gremlins]]", Heatwave just crashes right through the power plant's wall in vehicle mode without even stopping. Can a door be stronger than the wall it's a part of?

===Real-world references===
[[File:AlienInvasion Boulder describes aliens.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Aliens! Aliens everywhere!]]
* The episode's entire premise is inspired by the supposed public reaction to the {{w|The War of the Worlds (radio drama)|1938 radio adaptation}} of H.G. Wells' ''[[The War of the Worlds]]'' (directed and narrated by [[Orson Welles]]), during which many people mistook the radio drama as an actual news broadcast and created mass panic. The film audio even features [[Maurice LaMarche]] doing his infamous impersonation of Welles.
* Crop circles are a real-world phenomenon caused by either aliens or hoaxers, depending on who you ask.
* SETI is also a real thing.
* Tatooie is a reference to ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' planet [[Tatooine]].
* Both the Rescue Bots and the residents of Griffin Rock appear to be movie buffs, as several real-life movies are referenced in this episode:
**Huxley's line "Be afraid, be very afraid" is the tagline for the 1986 movie ''[[Fly|The Fly]]''.
**The aliens in Mr. Perkins' cornfield are likely a reference to ''Signs''.
**Mrs. Pruitt fears her husband Edgar is a giant cockroach, a rather specific reference to the villain of ''Men in Black''.
**Chief Burns's encounter with the Mayor after the lights go out is from the 1978 version of ''Invasion of the Body Snatchers''.
**The cute alien who wants to call home is a reference to ''E.T''.
**The face-hugging aliens are, of course, from ''Alien''.
**The amorphous alien who eats cars may be a reference to ''The Blob''.
**The invisible alien that cannot see you if you are covered in mud is a reference to the movie ''[[Predator (alien)|Predator]]''.
* Frankie wonders about the concept of {{w|self-driving car}}s, something modern vehicle developers have been pursuing {{w|Self-driving car#Classification|in various capacities}} as the holy grail of their industry. Ironically, of all the wild technology ideas depicted on Griffin Rock - including the transforming, talking rescue vehicles the Rescue Bots are masquerading as - self-driving cars are possibly the most real-world realistic.

===Animation and technical errors===
[[File:AlienInvasion Doc Greene lit up.jpg|thumb|right|250px|It's because he's so bright, see.]]
* The time on Prescott's digital watch seems to be permanently stuck at 12:53.
* Creating a system which can overload and knock out the island's entire power grid, without any safety cutoff, seems like poor design on [[Doc Greene|Doc's]] part. For that matter, a power plant that can be overloaded by a surge from a single source also seems like something the town should have addressed earlier. Particularly given how cheaply one can buy a [[w:surge protector|surge protector]].
* Cody should have really identified the true nature of Huxley's recording as soon as he heard it; he ''just'' watched the movie.
* During the last five minutes of the episode, most things are colored darker as it's night, but in a number of shots Doc Greene is given "daytime" colors.
* While it wasn't an error at the time of this episode, one of the characters on the ferry will have their character model recycled in "[[The Haunting of Griffin Rock]]" as a long-dead resident of Griffin Rock.

===Trivia===
* An exit to a building that requires power to open seems like a violation of a number of safety codes. And seems even less of a good idea in a power plant.
* In this episode the Rescue Bots' preferences for movies were: Heatwave likes war movies, Blades likes comedies, Boulder likes romance movies and Chase likes action flicks (ones with high speed pursuits).

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Außerirdische in Griffin Rock'''" ("Aliens in Griffin Rock")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 22|22 February]] [[2013]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Földönkívüli invázió'''" ("Alien Invasion")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 11|11 February]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Invasione aliena a Griffin Rock'''" ("Alien invasion at Griffin Rock")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 10|10 June]] [[2017]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''A Invasão Alienígena em Griffin Rock'''" ("The Alien Invasion at Griffin Rock")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 8|8 March]] [[2013]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Roll to the Rescue" ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Außerirdische in Griffin Rock" ([[EDEL:kids]]) — German and English audio 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Hot Shots" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Complete Season 1" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]])

{{DEFAULTSORT:Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock}}
[[Category:Rescue Bots episodes]]

Walk on the Wild Side

2019-05-05T06:23:53Z

Hexnut17: Typo fix

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' ep 6
|prev=The Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock
|next=Cody on Patrol
|image=WalkOnTheWildSide Boulder entices lion.jpg
|caption=Rescue Bots: becoming Beast Hunters half a season before everyone else!
|title="Walk on the Wild Side"
|airdate=[[April 21]], [[2012]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
|animation studio=[[Atomic Cartoons]]
|writer=[[Nicole Dubuc]]
|director=[[Nathan Chew]]
}}

'''Boulder decides that the team needs an animal mascot, but maybe a zoo isn't the best place to find one.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:WalkOnTheWildSide Rescue Bots clean station.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Where ''do'' they get Bot-sized brooms, anyway?]]
The Burns family watch [[television]] as [[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] unveils the [[Mayor Luskey Library]], a building made of wholly recycled materials. They're interrupted by a call from [[Neederlander|Mrs. Neederlander]] alerting them to a dire emergency. The [[Rescue Bot]]s roll out with all haste and haul up to her house, only to find the emergency is that [[Mister Pettypaws]] is up a tree again and so is she. As she complains about their tardiness, the branch she's on gives way, and [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] has to make a quick and unappreciated save. [[Boulder]] retrieves her cat from the tree.

Back at the [[Griffin Rock Firehouse Headquarters|fire station]], [[Charlie Burns|Chief Burns]] announces that they're celebrating [[Earth Day]] by cleaning up the building. Heatwave grouses about the waste of time their last rescue was, and [[Cody Burns|Cody]] explains about pets. He calls up pictures of [[:Category:Dogs|dogs]] acting as assistants to emergency personnel, and Boulder's interest is piqued. Moments later, [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] and [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] arrive to take Cody to the Earth Day exhibit at the [[Griffin Rock Zoo|zoo]].

Cody and Frankie arrive at the zoo, and Cody starts taking pictures to send to Boulder, though Frankie is impatient to see the lemurs. The lemurs are all trained to sort recyclable material into bins, and thus are part of the Earth Day exhibit.

[[Image:WalkOnTheWildSide a lion up a tree.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cat up a tree? You might say that.]]
That night, [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] catches Boulder sneaking out. Boulder intends to adopt an animal from the zoo. Using his access to get in, Boulder decides on the zoo's cross-eyed lion, whom he dubs "[[Whiskers]]". While Blades turns the main power off, Boulder attempts to extract the lion from its cage, only for it to depart the zoo. As the two Rescue Bots give chase, the lemurs stage a breakout.

Blades and Boulder spot Whiskers going into an alley, but their attempt to corner the lion is interrupted by a garbage man. While they're distracted, the lion makes off, and they are forced to continue their search.

The next morning, the fire station gets another call from Mrs. Neederlander. This time, Chief Burns and [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] turn up to find a lion in the tree. With Blades and Boulder mysteriously missing, the other Burnses cram into Heatwave so they can go help. Shortly after they arrive, so do the missing Rescue Bots, and Boulder fills them in on why Whiskers is loose. Whiskers again gives them the slip.

[[Image:WalkOnTheWildSide Frankie vs lion.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"Go-Go-Greene forcefield!"]]
Cody soon runs into Whiskers while on his morning cycle to school. While he attempts to evade the lion, his phone is triggered and the nearby Frankie comes to his aid. The lion is unable to touch her, thanks to her [[force field|forcefield bracelet]], and runs off.

The lemurs, busy sorting [[Griffin Rock]]'s trash, spot the new library, but are scattered by the lion. The Rescue Bots also spot the lion, and make an attempt to capture him, but he again manages to evade them.

[[Image:WalkOnTheWildSide lemurs attack library.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Four of us, weaponless, against the whole blasted Lemur army! WHAT CHANCE DO WE HAVE?"]]
Chief Burns is dropping Cody and Frankie off at school when he gets a call from Mayor Luskey alerting him to the fact that the lemurs are destroying the library in their drive to recycle. Their zeal extends to the books inside and the Mayor's toupee. As the front of the building starts to collapse, Chase arrives and knocks it before it can land on Luskey. Cody quickly works out that if they give the lemurs a treat, like they got at the zoo, they'll stop trying to recycle the building. Boulder fetches a scoopful of lemur treats, and once [[Graham Burns|Graham]] attracts their attention with a bell, the lemurs go after the food. Boulder starts reversing through town, with Heatwave and Chase clearing the way. [[Dani Burns|Dani]] soon spots the lion chasing after the lemurs, and Blades swoops in to catch him in a cage. The lemurs are soon returned to their enclosure, and the lion is in a new "Mayor Luskey Enclosure".

Back at the fire station, Cody presents Boulder with a potted plant as a pet.

{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (7)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (8)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (9)
*[[Boulder]] (10)

|c3=
*[[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] (1)
*[[Charlie Burns]] (2)
*[[Cody Burns]] (3)
*[[Kade Burns]] (4)
*[[Dani Burns]] (5)
*[[Graham Burns]] (6)
*[[Neederlander|Mrs. Neederlander]] (11)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (12)
*[[Frankie Greene]] (13)
}}

==Quotes==
"As you know, today is Earth Day." 
"Isn't every day on this planet Earth Day?" 
"Y-yes, but today is special."
:—'''Chief Burns''' glosses over a topic that '''Blades''' can't quite grasp

"I was not aware humans could have domesticated animals as offspring."
:—'''Chase'''

"Hurry! We have to find him before someone else adopts him!"
:—'''Boulder'''

"Stop, citizens!" 
"Um, animals have the right of way."
:—'''Chase''' and '''Heatwave'''

"For me? Come on, boy, let's go outside. Wanna play catch?" 
"I don't think he understands the concept of a pet, yet."
:—'''Boulder''' gets excited about his new potted plant, while '''Heatwave''' isn't so sure.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
[[File:WalkOnTheWildSide Boulder's monitor.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
* The Burnses have never had a pet. Chief Burns has something against [[Sparkplug (RB)|dogs]]. The team would eventually gain [[Servo (RB)|a pet, of sorts]], who was regularly associated with both Cody and Boulder.
* Gadgets and powers:
**Boulder can display pictures on the screen in his torso. This may simply be an extension of his previously-seen ability to use his windshield as a display.
**Frankie has a force field bracelet, though it's unclear if it's a regular part of her wardrobe, as this is the only episode she uses it in during season 1.

===Transformers references===
* (tbd)

===Real-world references===
* The title could refer to any number of previous artistic works with the same name; a likely candidate is {{w|Walk on the Wild Side (Lou Reed song)|the song by Lou Reed}}.
* Griffin Rock celebrates Earth Day, marking this story out as taking place on [[April 22]] and [[April 23]].
* "Whiskers" is likely to be a reference to ''{{w|Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion}}''.

===Animation or technical errors===
* (tbd)

===Trivia===
* This episode was first broadcast on [[Hub Network|The Hub]] out of order, after "[[Four Bots and a Baby]]", presumably so it would fall on the same weekend as Earth Day, with the only indication of the correct order being the episode numbering shown on the Hubworld website. Later repeat screenings on the Hub would correct the running order so this episode followed "The Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock". This reordering led to the DVD releases adopting a different episode order depending on the company releasing them.
* It was later adapted in storybook form as ''[[Meet Boulder the Construction-bot]]''.
* Zoos are not animal shelters.
* As Mrs. Neederlander falls out of the tree, Heatwave dives and catches her just short of the ground. Wouldn't landing on Heatwave's metal hands be more painful than the grass?

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Ein Löwe auf Abwegen'''" ("A Lion goes astray")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 25|25 February]] [[2013]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Egy kis vadulás'''" ("Getting a Little Wild")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 12|12 February]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Gli amici animali'''" ("The Animal Pals")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 11|11 June]] [[2017]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Animais de Estimação'''" ("Pets")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 14|14 March]] [[2013]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Energize" ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Außerirdische in Griffin Rock" ([[EDEL:kids]]) — German and English audio 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Cody on Patrol" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Complete Season 1" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]])

[[Category:Rescue Bots episodes]]

Fright At The Museum

2019-05-02T18:44:59Z

Hexnut17: Trivia stuff

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 26
|image=RBA-Fright At The Museum-Shades.jpg
|caption="Sounds pretty dangerous." "No... Sounds Dangeresque!"
|prev=Screen Time
|next=
|title="Fright at the Museum"
|airdate=[[March 23]], [[2019]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''When the team visits the local museum, they think Whirl's gone into police overdrive.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits are confused by a new object, which [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] assumes is some sort of robot, and [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] suspects of being some sort of spy. [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] is about to blast it when [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] reveals is a souvenir statuette of [[Horace Burns]], founder of [[Griffin Rock]]. The recruits are confused by the concept of art, so Heatwave decides to take them on a field trip to the museum in [[Milford]]. Whirl starts organizing her police gear under the assumption they'll encounter a heist.

Arriving at the museum, the bots stay in their vehicle modes until they see the security guard closing up and then they head inside. They start admiring the art, though Whirl scoffs at the security systems and starts looking for signs of a burglary. She spots a janitor heading into a utility room and heads to warn the others about the potential burglary. Heatwave suggests she takes the night off from police work. They spot the janitor moving about nearby, and Heatwave realizes [[Charlie Burns|Chief Burns]] must have forgotten about the cleaning staff. While the others resume looking at art, Whirl decides to tail the janitor and watches him cleaning, until finally she realizes that his cleaning bucket is actually empty. As the "janitor" is headed towards the main hall, she contacts the others to warn them.

The other Bots quickly realize there's nowhere for them to hide, but at Heatwave's instruction, they pretend to be works of art. The thief walks right past them, and they head outside so they're not spotted. Whirl follows the thief, who appears to be attempting to snatch the full-sized statue of Horace Burns. She has the others outside create a distraction, which allows her to rig up a trap. When the thief returns to his thieving, Whirl catches him in a noose and carries him out of the museum. Heatwave says he'll contact Chief Burns to let him know Whirl is on the way.

Later, back at base, the recruits reflect on what they've learned, and Heatwave presents Whirl with a Horace Burns statuette, but Whirl, considering the successful capture a team effort, decides to share the statue with the rest of the team.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (1)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (4)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
|c3=
*Security guard (7)
*<s>Janitor</s> Thief (8)
|}}

==Quotes==
"I don't know, it might be a spy sent to infiltrate our base. Quick, no one say anything important!" 
"Consider it done."
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Wedge'''

"I admire your dedication, Whirl, but even Chase takes a night off from police work once in a while. At least, that's the rumor."
:—'''Heatwave'''

"Come in, bald eagle. The cat is landing." 
"What's that, Whirl?" 
"I said the cat is almost in the nest."
:—'''Whirl'''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> code phrases confuse '''Heatwave'''.

==Notes==
===Continuty notes===
*TBA

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*The title is a reference to the 2006 film ''{{w|Night at the Museum}}''.
*The bots all imitate famous artworks in order to hide from the thief:
**Medix as Rodin's ''{{w|The Thinker}}''.
**Wedge as Michelangelo's ''{{w|Mona Lisa}}''.
**Hoist as Johannes Vermeer's ''{{w|Girl with a Pearl Earring}}''.
**Hot Shot and Heatwave as Michelangelo's ''{{w|The Creation of Adam}}''.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
Somewhat strange that heatwave didn’t think to take the class to the Griffin Rock museum instead where they wouldn’t have to worry about being seen by humans, Maybe he likes taking risks?
===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Fright At The Museum

2019-05-02T13:00:19Z

Hexnut17:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 26
|image=RBA-Fright At The Museum-Shades.jpg
|caption="Sounds pretty dangerous." "No... Sounds Dangeresque!"
|prev=Screen Time
|next=
|title="Fright at the Museum"
|airdate=[[March 23]], [[2019]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''When the team visits the local museum, they think Whirl's gone into police overdrive.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits are confused by a new object, which [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] assumes is some sort of robot, and [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] suspects of being some sort of spy. [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] is about to blast it when [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] reveals is a souvenir statuette of [[Horace Burns]], founder of [[Griffin Rock]]. The recruits are confused by the concept of art, so Heatwave decides to take them on a field trip to the museum in [[Milford]]. Whirl starts organizing her police gear under the assumption they'll encounter a heist.

Arriving at the museum, the bots stay in their vehicle modes until they see the security guard closing up and then they head inside. They start admiring the art, though Whirl scoffs at the security systems and starts looking for signs of a burglary. She spots a janitor heading into a utility room and heads to warn the others about the potential burglary. Heatwave suggests she takes the night off from police work. They spot the janitor moving about nearby, and Heatwave realizes [[Charlie Burns|Chief Burns]] must have forgotten about the cleaning staff. While the others resume looking at art, Whirl decides to tail the janitor and watches him cleaning, until finally she realizes that his cleaning bucket is actually empty. As the "janitor" is headed towards the main hall, she contacts the others to warn them.

The other Bots quickly realize there's nowhere for them to hide, but at Heatwave's instruction, they pretend to be works of art. The thief walks right past them, and they head outside so they're not spotted. Whirl follows the thief, who appears to be attempting to snatch the full-sized statue of Horace Burns. She has the others outside create a distraction, which allows her to rig up a trap. When the thief returns to his thieving, Whirl catches him in a noose and carries him out of the museum. Heatwave says he'll contact Chief Burns to let him know Whirl is on the way.

Later, back at base, the recruits reflect on what they've learned, and Heatwave presents Whirl with a Horace Burns statuette, but Whirl, considering the successful capture a team effort, decides to share the statue with the rest of the team.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (1)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (4)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
|c3=
*Security guard (7)
*<s>Janitor</s> Thief (8)
|}}

==Quotes==
"I don't know, it might be a spy sent to infiltrate our base. Quick, no one say anything important!" 
"Consider it done."
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Wedge'''

"I admire your dedication, Whirl, but even Chase takes a night off from police work once in a while. At least, that's the rumor."
:—'''Heatwave'''

"Come in, bald eagle. The cat is landing." 
"What's that, Whirl?" 
"I said the cat is almost in the nest."
:—'''Whirl'''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> code phrases confuse '''Heatwave'''.

==Notes==
===Continuty notes===
*TBA

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*The title is a reference to the 2006 film ''{{w|Night at the Museum}}''.
*The bots all imitate famous artworks in order to hide from the thief:
**Medix as Rodin's ''{{w|The Thinker}}''.
**Wedge as Michelangelo's ''{{w|Mona Lisa}}''.
**Hoist as Johannes Vermeer's ''{{w|Girl with a Pearl Earring}}''.
**Hot Shot and Heatwave as Michelangelo's ''{{w|The Creation of Adam}}''.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Continuity errors===
Compared to the [[Deus ex Machina|last time]] Autobots avoided museum security, this museum seems to not realize the point of 24/7 museum security... ain’t that the point of security cameras?
===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Fright At The Museum

2019-05-02T02:19:55Z

Hexnut17: Thjngs

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 26
|image=RBA-Fright At The Museum-Shades.jpg
|caption="Sounds pretty dangerous." "No... Sounds Dangeresque!"
|prev=Screen Time
|next=
|title="Fright at the Museum"
|airdate=[[March 23]], [[2019]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''When the team visits the local museum, they think Whirl's gone into police overdrive.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits are confused by a new object, which [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] assumes is some sort of robot, and [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] suspects of being some sort of spy. [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] is about to blast it when [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] reveals is a souvenir statuette of [[Horace Burns]], founder of [[Griffin Rock]]. The recruits are confused by the concept of art, so Heatwave decides to take them on a field trip to the museum in [[Milford]]. Whirl starts organizing her police gear under the assumption they'll encounter a heist.

Arriving at the museum, the bots stay in their vehicle modes until they see the security guard closing up and then they head inside. They start admiring the art, though Whirl scoffs at the security systems and starts looking for signs of a burglary. She spots a janitor heading into a utility room and heads to warn the others about the potential burglary. Heatwave suggests she takes the night off from police work. They spot the janitor moving about nearby, and Heatwave realizes [[Charlie Burns|Chief Burns]] must have forgotten about the cleaning staff. While the others resume looking at art, Whirl decides to tail the janitor and watches him cleaning, until finally she realizes that his cleaning bucket is actually empty. As the "janitor" is headed towards the main hall, she contacts the others to warn them.

The other Bots quickly realize there's nowhere for them to hide, but at Heatwave's instruction, they pretend to be works of art. The thief walks right past them, and they head outside so they're not spotted. Whirl follows the thief, who appears to be attempting to snatch the full-sized statue of Horace Burns. She has the others outside create a distraction, which allows her to rig up a trap. When the thief returns to his thieving, Whirl catches him in a noose and carries him out of the museum. Heatwave says he'll contact Chief Burns to let him know Whirl is on the way.

Later, back at base, the recruits reflect on what they've learned, and Heatwave presents Whirl with a Horace Burns statuette, but Whirl, considering the successful capture a team effort, decides to share the statue with the rest of the team.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (1)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (4)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
|c3=
*Security guard (7)
*<s>Janitor</s> Thief (8)
|}}

==Quotes==
"I don't know, it might be a spy sent to infiltrate our base. Quick, no one say anything important!" 
"Consider it done."
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Wedge'''

"I admire your dedication, Whirl, but even Chase takes a night off from police work once in a while. At least, that's the rumor."
:—'''Heatwave'''

"Come in, bald eagle. The cat is landing." 
"What's that, Whirl?" 
"I said the cat is almost in the nest."
:—'''Whirl'''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> code phrases confuse '''Heatwave'''.

==Notes==
===Continuty notes===
*TBA

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*The title is a reference to the 2006 film ''{{w|Night at the Museum}}''.
*The bots all imitate famous artworks in order to hide from the thief:
**Medix as Rodin's ''{{w|The Thinker}}''.
**Wedge as Michelangelo's ''{{w|Mona Lisa}}''.
**Hoist as Johannes Vermeer's ''{{w|Girl with a Pearl Earring}}''.
**Hot Shot and Heatwave as Michelangelo's ''{{w|The Creation of Adam}}''.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Continuity errors===
Compared to the [[Deus ex Machina|last time]] Autobots avoided museum security, this museum seems to not realize the point 24/7 museum security... ain’t that the point of security cameras?
===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

User:Hexnut17

2019-05-02T02:08:54Z

Hexnut17:

I am Hexnut, named after my Newly Favourite Pokémon, Meltan.

i'm a fan of Armada... was my main interest when i was younger, and i always loved this wiki for it's humor and unqiue sense of style compared to Wiki's for other things out there.

so enjoy my contributions with Cheesy Baloney Apple Waffle bagel Peanut Butter Juice, and great lemonade balls

[[Cheese bagels|
Con job]]

User:Hexnut17

2019-05-02T02:08:12Z

Hexnut17:

Family of Heroes

2019-04-08T19:58:37Z

Hexnut17: “Restored” my previous edit under trivial instead, (though may be better suited for Continuity Notes?), even if it’s not an error, the whole thing is a lie that the public doesn’t seem to notice

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' ep 1
|image=ProtoformRBs.jpg
|caption=How tall are you, test subject? Four-nine? I was unaware they stacked human waste that high.
|next= Under Pressure
|title="Family of Heroes"
|airdate=[[December 17]], [[2011]]
|production company= [[Hasbro Studios]]
|writer=[[Nicole Dubuc]]
|animation studio=[[Atomic Cartoons]]
|directors=[[Patrick Archibald]] and [[Nathan Chew]]
}}
'''A team of Rescue Bots is assigned by Optimus Prime to work with the Burns family on the island of Griffin Rock.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:FamilyOfHeroes Cody and Chief Burns.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"Come on, son, we know it was you. No-one else even likes [[JaAm]]."]]
Somewhere in space, a drifting [[Sigma|Autobot spaceship]] receives a message from [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] directing them to [[Earth]]. The ship automatically changes course and eventually touches down in a military base. The four members of [[Rescue Force Sigma-17]] emerge and are greeted by Optimus himself, who informs them that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] is no longer the [[Autobot]]s' home.

On the island of [[Griffin Rock]], [[Cody Burns]] is biking to school when his [[Charlie Burns|dad]] pulls up alongside in the old police car, which is soon to be replaced with a new car as part of the town's function as a hi-tech testing ground. Cody wants to test drive the new vehicles, but the rest of his family points out they're for grown-ups.

Optimus tells the new arrivals that he has a new mission for them: to live with a [[human]] family and learn more about Earth, but they must do so disguised as normal machines. He gives them rescue vehicles to [[scanning|scan]], though [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] is unenthusiastic when he discovers the [[alternate mode]] he's ended up with flies. Optimus introduces them to Chief Charlie Burns, the only human who knows the [[Rescue Bot]]s' true nature.

[[Image:FamilyOfHeroes Chief Burns introduces Rescue Bots.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"And [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] thought [[Human|they]] wouldn't be comfortable with us [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|why]]?"]]
That afternoon, Cody arrives at the dedication, where he meets [[Frankie Greene]] and her father, [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]], in the audience, though Frankie's more interested in the new exhibit of robot dinosaurs at the [[Griffin Rock natural history museum|museum]]. Chief Burns introduces the gathered crowd to the Rescue Bots, describing them as new hi-tech robots which will work with him and his family as a rescue response unit. When a butterfly lands on [[Boulder]]'s face, the Autobot instinctively goes to shoo it away, but is stopped by [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]. However, Cody's suspicions are already raised. When Cody jumps up and knocks on Boulder's foot, he's told to get lost by [[Huxley Prescott|a reporter]]. The press photos are interrupted when word comes in of a fire at the Natural History Museum.

[[Image:FamilyOfHeroes Heatwave catches head.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] wasn't happy about being left out of [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|the new game]].]]
Burns and his rescue squad head to the museum, although [[Dani Burns|Dani]] discovers her helicopter doesn't seem to like flying too high. [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] begins clearing the humans from the area, though is confused when a couple of Egyptian mummies fail to comply. [[Graham Burns|Graham]] is bemused when he tells Boulder to move some planters and the Autobot responds that it would ruin the aesthetics. They manage to get the fire out, and Graham locates the cause: a short in one of the robotic dinosaurs. While he's fixing it, Cody sneaks into the museum, having followed the team on his bike. He's therefore present to witness Heatwave saving Chief Burns and Graham from a falling dinosaur head. Burns explains it as Heatwave having been left in rescue mode, and [[Kade Burns|Kade]] is glad to take the credit. As they leave the museum, the eyes on a short-circuiting [[Trex|animatronic ''Tyrannosaurus rex'']] light up ominously!

That night, back in the [[Griffin Rock Firehouse Headquarters|fire station]], the Rescue Bots take a lift down to a [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]] bunker underneath the station. Upstairs, Cody excuses himself from dinner with his family and heads downstairs, where he catches the Rescue Bots complaining about their new gig. Heatwave has just decided they're going to leave when Cody speaks up. The Rescue Bots realize their cover is blown, but after introductions are made, Cody shows them that there are many tunnels leading around the island from the bunker. They check out a giant robot movie at a drive in, and Cody attempts to teach the Rescue Bots how to act like "real" robots as well as give them tips on dealing with his siblings. Lessons are brought to a halt when they spot the robotic ''T. rex'' from the museum, now rampaging along the street. As it moves into the drive-in, Cody gets Chase to start his lights, and they establish the thing is attracted to light. They begin leading the creature to a safe area while Cody contacts his dad.

[[Image:FamilyOfHeroes T-rex chases Chase.jpg|thumb|right|250px|At least, unlike [[Blast from the Past|last time]], [[Grimlock (Animated)|it]] can't breathe fire]]
Burns takes the rest of his family in the old squad car, and they soon catch up with the Rescue Bots as the chase moves outside town. While they try to work out how to deal with the rogue dinosaur, Cody calls Frankie. Soon Boulder is extracting a jail cell from the police station, which Dani and Blades fly to the scene. Meanwhile, Chase keeps the ''T. rex'' occupied, and Kade and Heatwave wet some ground to make mud. Kade is shocked when Heatwave transforms, attracts the dinosaur's attention, and then throws it into the mud. Dani lowers the makeshift cage over it, allowing Cody to shut the dinosaur down.

The next day, they return the dinosaur to the museum, and Burns decides to get a picture of "his heroes" outside. After Heatwave tells Kade that Cody's part of the team or the Rescue Bots leave, Chief Burns reveals that they're not just robots, they're aliens.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (2)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (3)
*[[Boulder]] (4)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (5)

|c3=
*[[Cody Burns]] (6)
*[[Harrison (RB)|Mr. Harrison]] (7)
*[[Charlie Burns]] (8)
*[[Kade Burns]] (9)
*[[Dani Burns]] (10)
*[[Graham Burns]] (11)
*[[Frankie Greene]] (12)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (13)
*[[Huxley Prescott]] (14)

}}

==Quotes==
"I have a message for all Autobots scattered throughout the galaxies. Though Cybertron has fallen, we still stand, follow these coordinates to join us, Priority Prime."
:—'''Optimus Prime's''' "Priority Prime" message plays on the Rescue Bots ship the Sigma's screen and reactivates the ship and the Rescue Bots aboard and heads for Earth.

"We need to remove the planters to create a fire block." 
"But... I... That will destroy the harmonious nature of the plaza's design." 
"What?!"
:—'''Graham Burns''' and '''Boulder''', who fails at being a robot.

[[File:FamilyOfHeroes photo.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
"I don't know ''where'' you learned that... but no."
:—'''Cody Burns''' draws a line between dancing "the robot" and actually acting like a robot.

"We can't use technology prone to malfunction." 
"They're not malfunctioning... They're aliens." 
"What!?"
:—'''Charlie Burns''' reveals a shocking secret to the Burns family.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* ''Rescue Bots'' takes place in continuity with ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', though it's unclear exactly at which point in the other series this episode takes place.
* We get a little information about what the Rescue Bots used to do. Heatwave notes that the fire engine serves the same function as his old job "back home".
* Chief Burns comments "A dinosaur? Again?" Clearly this sort of thing happens a lot, as later episodes will demonstrate!

===Transformers references===
* Optimus's message calling Autobots to Earth, which is received by the Rescue Bots' spacecraft riffs off a similar message sent into space by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] at the end of the 2007 ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' film.
* When talking to their passengers in vehicle mode, the Rescue Bots display an image of their robot mode faces on a screen, much like the Autobots in the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' cartoon.
* The vehicle Chase scans is a police car that resembles a Ford Mustang. [[Barricade (Movie)|Sounds familiar]].

===Real-world references===
[[File:FamilyOfHeroes drive-in movie.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
* The below-ground bunker is a relic of the [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]].
* The robot in the drive-in movie bears a resemblance to {{w|Robby the Robot}}.
* During the sequence in which Cody is attempting to teach everyone how to act like robots, Blades is seen doing the {{w|Robot (dance)|Robot}}.

===Animation and technical errors===
[[File:FamilyOfHeroes Chase's eye malfunction.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
* When Chase is polishing his chest and shoulder during Heatwave's rant, the yellow parts of his eyes appear a greyish-green. They become yellow when Cody first appears, but revert to grey shortly after. They turn yellow once more as Heatwave introduces himself, and remain that way for several minutes, but are grey again when he contacts the chief.
* As the Burns family watch the Rescue Bots and dinosaur speed past, the holographic traffic lights on the intersection aren't working, though they were a shot earlier.
* As Kade drives away in Heatwave to deal with the Dinobot, Cody's comlink suddenly appears clipped to the collar of his jacket. It vanishes by the next shot, but then inexplicably reappears in-between frames after he powers down the Dinobot. It quickly disappears again, reappears as he moves away from his family for Chief's photo, then disappears once more as he stands in front of the Bots. But when the Burnses (minus Kade) gather around him for the picture, the comlink is present one final time - only to vanish as Heatwave puts a hand on Cody's shoulder.

===Trivia===
* Optimus's [[mouthplate]] moves when he talks.
* During the Rescue Bot presentation Chief says each bot is programmed to only respond to the command of it's handler... despite just commanding all four to transform himself, of course this continues in later episodes.
* This episode was later adapted into storybook form as ''[[Meet Chase the Police-bot]]''.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Eine Familie von Helden'''" ("A Family of Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 18|18 February]] [[2013]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hősök családja'''" ("Family of Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 7|7 February]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Una Famiglia di Eroi'''" ("A Family of Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 10|10 June]] [[2017]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Família de Heróis'''" ("Family of Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 4|4 March]] [[2013]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "2 Action-packed Episodes" ([[Toys"R"Us]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Roll to the Rescue" ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Eine Familie von Helden" ([[EDEL:kids]]) — German and English audio 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Hot Shots" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Complete Season 1" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]])

[[Category:Rescue Bots episodes]]

User:Hexnut17

2019-04-06T03:07:28Z

Hexnut17: my introduction

Sacrifice

2019-04-04T14:06:41Z

Hexnut17: Spelling

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{{episode|
|series=Armada
|ep=33
|prev=Past II
|next=Regeneration (Armada)
|title="Sacrifice"
|furigana=すていし
|japanese=犠牲
|romaji=Suteishi
|translation=Scapegoat: Sacrificed [[Go (game)|Go]] Stone
|image=sacrifice.jpg
|caption=
|production code=TF: A-33
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Shigeki Hatayama]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.]]
|airdate=[[April 12]], [[2003]] (English) [[August 22|22 August]] [[2003]] (Japanese)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Megatron sends Starscream on a suicide mission and an Autobot falls in battle.'''

==Synopsis==
On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] discuss the necessary tactics needed for the [[Decepticon]]s to obtain the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. Megatron agrees to give up the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] for the time, but only on the condition that Thrust's plan is effective, or else Thrust will pay.

[[File:Autobot_stealth_sacrifice.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Has it occurred to them that if they want to hide, they might be slightly less visible in vehicle mode?]]

The [[Autobot]]s hide in the jungle, due to an anonymous tip that the Decepticons are in the area. [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] stay behind at the Autobot base, protecting the [[Space Mini-Con Team|Space Team]] [[Mini-Con]]s, in case the Decepticons attack. Smokescreen tries to make friends with the Mini-Cons, while the kids debate the ethics of using the Mini-Cons in battle. At the same time, the Autobots in the jungle have a similar debate.

[[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] detects Starscream in the area. Armed with the Star Saber, [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] screams and tries to draw out the Autobots with yelling. After Starscream begins to destroy the jungle, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] combine to fight back. Spying from a distance, Megatron and his goons wonder where the Requiem Blaster is. [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and the [[Sea Mini-Con Team]] also fire into the forest to draw out the rest of the Autobots.

The kids and Red Alert find their equipment at the base is malfunctioning, courtesy of [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. Sideways also telepathically whispers images of the Requiem Blaster in the Autobot base to Thrust, but the tactician dismisses the message as a hallucination.

In the sky, Starscream strikes at Optimus Prime. With a flash of lightning, it suddenly starts to rain all over the forest. After the two warriors land, Optimus tries to reason with Starscream, but Starscream never listens and attacks the Autobot leader. Yet not a single slash connects. Eventually the Star Saber deactivates (possibly damaged from the rain), so Starscream calls for help from the other Decepticons. But to his dismay, Starscream finds all the other Decepticons have abandoned him, leaving Starscream on his own against the six Autobots. Before the six can beat down on the lone Decepticon, Laserbeak brings a message to the team that the Decepticons have invaded the base. The Autobots teleport home, leaving Starscream to cry in the rain.

The Autobots find their base trashed, with the kids in hiding. With help from Sideways, the Decepticons were able to invade the base and bypass the security systems that stopped them [[Swoop (episode)|before]]. In another section of the base, Smokescreen tries to protect the Mini-Cons. Megatron blows into the room and tears past Smokescreen, claiming the three Mini-Cons and combining them into the Requiem Blaster. Smokescreen refuses to stay down and takes on Megatron by himself, but Megatron fires his blaster right at Smokescreen.

[[File:Smokescreen dies sacrifice.jpg|200px|thumb|If you squint really really hard, you can see that he's giving Megatron the finger.]]
A torrent of energy pours from the blaster, shoving Smokescreen right through one of the Autobots' walls, his scream stunning the Autobots and humans. Even after such heavy abuse, Smokescreen rises again, a wide hole straight through his own torso, and his pieces all banged out of shape. The Autobot approaches Megatron while the air around him still ripples in the heat of the last blast. The determination of the melting Autobot scares the Decepticons into retreating with their prize.

In Optimus's arms, Smokescreen deactivates. The Autobots salute their fallen comrade, and Optimus screams in sadness.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (4)
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] (5)
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] (6)
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] (7)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (8)
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] (10)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (16)
*[[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] (17)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] (2)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (18)
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (19)
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (20)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (23)
*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] (24)

|c3=
*[[Rad White]] (11)
*[[Carlos Lopez]] (12)
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] (13)
*[[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] (14)
*[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] (15)

|h4=[[Mini-Con]]s|c4=
*[[Space Mini-Con Team]] (9)
*[[Sea Mini-Con Team]] (21)

|c5=
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (22)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Starscream:''' "Here I come, Autobots! You're all mine! So come out from your hiding places, you cowards, and face the most powerful Decepticon in the universe!" 
'''Jetfire:''' "Boy, sure doesn't have a self-image problem, does he?"
:—Jetfire calling the kettle black.

'''Demolishor:''' "I'm not talking to you, Eraserhead, I'm talking to Megatron. So butt out, will ya?"
:—Not the [[Crisis (Armada)#Quotes|last time]] someone will mock Thrust's head.

'''Sideways:''' "There shall never be peace in this universe, there must always be war."
:—A glimpse of Sideways's true motives.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Micron Legend''===
*Smokescreen's death scene is slightly different in ''Micron Legend''; the shot where the Requiem Blaster's beam pierces him, the background is colored deep red and white. Also, when deadly wounded Smokescreen starts to try walking, he is seen glowing with orange energy, which fades away when Convoy takes him on his arms.

===Animation and technical errors===
* At one point, Scavenger's hands are mismatched. His right hand has square- shaped fingertips, while his left hand has pointy triangular fingertips. Fortunately, only one of the square shaped fingers is visible due to the position of Scavenger's arms, so the error is excusable.
* Jetfire's "nose" is colored white in one shot.
* Just before the Decepticons teleport out of the Autobot base, Smokescreen's antenna/horn is colored blue instead of orange. In the scenes of Smokescreen dying afterward, he is missing the antenna/horn.

===Continuity errors===
* The Autobots have apparently forgotten they also possess the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]].
* Tidal Wave is referred to by his Japanese name, Shockwave, throughout this episode.
* Smokescreen has apparently forgotten that the Decepticons had once already invaded the base.

===Trivia===
*The kanji 犠牲 would be as "''gisei''", while "''suteishi''" is be used for either 捨て石, 捨石, 棄て石, or 棄石.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Smokescreens Ende'''" ("Smokescreens End")
:*''Original airdate:'' This episode was never shown on TV, but was dubbed in 2003. The dub premiered in 2009 with the German DVD release of the show.

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Áldozat'''" ("Sacrifice")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2003 — ''Transformers: Micron Legend'' — Volume 9 ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two ([[Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two ([[New KSM]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Armada episodes]]

Jungle

2019-04-03T06:36:39Z

Hexnut17:

{{episode|
|series=Armada
|ep=6
|prev=Soldier (episode)
|next=Carnival
|title="Jungle"
|furigana=まもり
|japanese=保護
|romaji=Mamori
|translation=Protection
|image=Jungle-Forest.jpg
|caption=Gaze in awe at the majesty of the tropical jungle. *snrk*
|production code=TF: A-06
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Isao Shizuya]]
|director=[[Shin'ichirō Aoki]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.]]
|airdate=[[October 4]], [[2002]] (English) [[February 14|14 February]] [[2003]] (Japanese)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Another Mini-Con is located in a forest, where the battle causes a fire which threatens the local flora and fauna.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] exchange fire with the [[Autobot]]s in a rocky area, while discussing which tactics they should use. While the other two move around to the sides, Starscream takes to the air and attacks, but is promptly shot down by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and crashes into Demolishor. Dismissing it as a lucky shot, Starscream looks up to see Optimus towering over him. The Autobot prepares to make the final shot, right to his forehead... when [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] halts the training simulator, haranguing his men, particularly his "right-hand man". The [[Decepticon]]s begin blaming each other. Starscream promises Megatron to fight more effectively if the latter gives him a [[Mini-Con]]. The conversation is interrupted by the detection of a new Mini-Con; all the Decepticons leave for Earth.

[[File:Jungle-Butterfingers.jpg|left|200px|thumb|We are ready… Sure, we are ready… We need only an ice-box… and, maybe, a little sewing machine…]]
Meanwhile, on a suburban street, [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] and [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] are waiting patiently for [[Rad White|Rad]] to arrive. He turns up carrying three backpacks stuffed with camping supplies, and the trio continue on to the Autobot base, where the Autobots are still trying to activate the [[Mini-Con storage panel|Mini-Con panel]] they found in [[Antarctica]]. As Hot Shot notes with amusement the amount of equipment the kids have brought, the alarm goes off to notify them that another Mini-Con has been detected. The kids accompany the Autobots to a forest. Hot Shot sends Jolt up to take a look around, and the Mini-Con soon spots a glint of light in the distance. Optimus orders that they move out, and Hot Shot transforms to vehicle mode, but, as Red Alert points out, they're going to have to walk. Optimus leaves his [[trailer]] behind with [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] in charge.

[[File:Jungle-Slapstick.jpg|200px|thumb|"Mind that tree." "What tree?" *thwack*]]
Soon the Autobots are trudging through the forest with Hot Shot complaining loudly. He breaks out a buzzsaw to cut his way through, which earns a scolding from his companions. Carlos alerts them to a path ahead and, sure enough, there's a wide path where the trees have been cleared. As they drive along, Rad tells the others that the path has been cut by illegal loggers and delivers a lecture on the importance of plants to Earth's biosphere.

Elsewhere the Decepticons are also heading towards the Mini-Con, and, of course, bickering. Starscream is determined to get the Mini-Con himself, having missed out on the one in Antarctica.

[[File:Jungle-Forest Fire.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Spoiler Alert: BAMBI'S MOTHER DIES!!]]
The Autobots abruptly halt as a tree falls across their path and they find themselves face-to-face with the Decepticons. Although the Decepticons open fire, Optimus is concerned for the welfare of the trees and orders his men not to fire back unless they have a clear shot. Starscream and Cyclonus transform for an aerial attack and end up getting in each other's way. Cyclonus's missile then touches down amongst the trees, where it starts a fire. The alarmed kids begin shooing forest animals away from the blaze and are only saved from a falling tree by Optimus. At Rad's urging, Optimus orders the Autobots to fall back to contain the fire. The surprised Decepticons resume their search for the Mini-Con.

The Autobots fight the fire, but the kids observe that it's a losing battle and they really need water to put it out. Rad sends Laserbeak out, and the tiny Autobot soon locates a nearby lake. Red Alert says they can use Prime's trailer, so Optimus contacts Sparkplug and gets the Mini-Con to bring the trailer to them.

Meanwhile the Decepticons have located the Mini-Con panel in a huge old tree. Although Starscream asks for it, Megatron denies his request and claims it himself. Starscream doesn't dare to argue further, but he has a plan of his own...

[[File:Jungle-Null Ray Cannon.jpg|200px|thumb|An airborne Decepticon attacks! Tr-r-remble ever-r-rybody-y-y!]]
Having hooked up the pipes, the Mini-Cons begin putting out the fire, and Rad lets Optimus know the Autobots can go on and stop the Decepticons. The three Autobots interrupt their foe attempting to cut down the tree the Mini-Con is perched in, and both sides clash. Starscream winds up with no enemy to fight, and seizes his chance. While the other three Decepticons are occupied, Starscream slices the tree with his sword and snatches the Mini-Con panel. Hurrah! He has a partner at last! Megatron only grits his teeth as Starscream gloats over his acquisition, revealing the Mini-Con [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]].

After zipping among the trees, Swindle merges with Starscream, unlocking two Null laser cannons on his shoulders. Starscream decides to demonstrate his new extraordinary power immediately. The single blast from the cannons sends both the Autobots and Decepticons flying and creates a huge crater. Promising Starscream will pay, a none-too-pleased Megatron orders a retreat. Before following his chief to warp gate, Starscream warns the 'Bots that they must not to take their eyes off him from now on. Optimus Prime figures he's right.

While the Autobots are standing around shell-shocked, the kids run up with the news that they've put the fire out. Although Rad suggests perhaps they should have left the fire and helped the Autobots obtain the Mini-Con, Optimus assured him that they did the right thing.

Back on the Moon, the Decepticons try their training simulation again, and Starscream uses his new laser cannons to obliterate the Autobot forces completely. He begins to wonder if he's stronger than Megatron himself. Megatron has a rather different opinion on the matter.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (1)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (3)
*[[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] (17)

|c2=
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (4)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (5)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (6)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (7)

|c3=
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] (8)
*[[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] (9)
*[[Rad White|Rad]] (12)

|h4=[[Mini-Con]]s|c4=
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (10)
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (11)
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (13)
*[[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] (14)
*[[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] (15)
*[[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (16)
*[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] (18)
}}

==Quotes==
[[File:Jungle-Not quite fist bump.jpg|200px|thumb|"Get away, you rusty hell-'e-copped-'er!"]]
"Megatron, please! I promise to do better if you let me have the next Mini-Con!" 
"I think he's gonna start to cry! Hahahaha!"
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Cyclonus''' bickering like schoolchildren.

"You know, I really wish people would understand that the future of the human race depends on what we do to protect the environment today."
:—'''Rad''' auditions for a new series of ''Captain Planet''.

"Nothing, I was just talking to myself." 
"Keep talkin', cause no one else is listening to you any more."
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Demolishor''' bickering like schoolchildren.

"We came for the Mini-Con." 
"Not if you're going to use it for evil purposes!"
:—'''Demolishor''' and '''Optimus''', raising the question, "What if the Decepticons promised to use it strictly for good purposes?"

"I'll show them how it's done!" 
"Outta my way!" 
"Cyclonus!" 
"You're out of your league! Stand back and let a pro show you how to do some real destruction!" 
"You're blocking my target!"
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Cyclonus''' ''still'' bickering.

[[File:Jungle-Minicon Got.jpg|200px|thumb|"Well, beware, you mad metal woodpecker!"]]
"Oh my, it's so easy! I must be the most powerful Decepticon in the universe! Even more powerful than Megatron! Hahahahaha!" 
"Oh, we'll just see about that, Starscream."

:—'''Starscream''', with delusions of grandeur, and '''Megatron'''.
{{--}}

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Micron Legend''===
*The strategy the Decepticons employ during their training exercise is described as "Megatron's orders" by Starscream in ''Armada'', while in ''Micron Legend'', it's a pre-existing tactic out of the Decepticon playbook. Thus, when the exercise ends in failure, ''Micron Legend'' has Starscream protest Megatron's criticisms of the strategy by explaining this, while in ''Armada'' he instead blames Demolishor and Cyclonus for not covering him (since he'd be pretty unwise to call Megatron out on a bad strategy to his face).
*After Megatron cuts off Starscream's attempt to argue over the outcome of the training exercise, Cyclonus makes a quip about Starscream's lack of a Mini-Con that subtly differs between versions. In ''Micron Legend'', he observes that Starscream's poor performance is the reason he has not yet been able to obtain a Mini-Con for himself; in ''Armada'', on the other hand, Cyclonus makes the point that it's Starscream's lack of Mini-Con that ''results'' in his failures.
*Rad's introductory narration in ''Micron Legend'' talks about how the kids are still only gradually coming to properly understand the Autobots, thereby setting up his closing narration in which he explains how this adventure led them to fully understand that they're warm, loving beings like humans, and not cold machines. In ''Armada'', though the ending narration and its message remain intact, the opening just talks about how the kids are about to go on an unforgettable adventure. However, the English version also includes Rad saying that all the camping gear he has gathered is "about to come in useful," portending the "outdoorsy" nature of the episode... but of course, it has no role in the rest of the episode at all.
*When the "path" Carlos spots turns out to be an area of forest cut down by loggers, ''Micron Legend'' has him realize he was wrong, and that it's ''not'' a path. ''Armada'' treats it like he's correct.
*Once the kids are in Optimus's cab, and Rad explains to the others that the path is the product of illegal cutting, the pan from Alexis and Carlos over to Rad is sped up in ''Armada''. The scene remains the same length, though, because ''Armada'' holds on a still frame of Rad after the pan, where ''Micron Legend'' doesn't.
*As the Decepticons search for the panel, ''Micron Legend'' has Demolishor assure Megatron that his Mini-Con, Blackout, has the best tracking ability of any of their partners, and will easily find it, leading Starscream to make a crack about how Blackout is more competent than his master. ''Armada'' warps this into Demolishor boastfully claiming to have "programmed the tracker" himself, removing all mention of Blackout, and turning Starscream's remark into a dig about Demolishor's over-confidence in his own abilities.
*When Starscream and Demolishor snarl at one another after the above exchange, the angle switches to focus on Blackout as the Decepticons' voices are heard from offscreen. In ''Micron Legend'', Cyclonus is heard egging the two on to fight, before Megatron silences them. This is... ''heinously'' misinterpreted by ''Armada''; the scriptwriter evidently failed to understand that the dialogue was coming from off-screen, and wrote the English version of the scene as if Blackout ''was'' Cyclonus, his dialogue emanating from the Mini-Con and relating to his movements. Megatron, meanwhile, is not heard in the ''Armada'' version of the scene.
*Continuing on from this, ''Armada'' has Blackout (er, "Cyclonus") detect the Mini-Con panel, but per ''Micron Legend'', what he's actually detecting is the presence of the Autobots. The Decepticons' reaction dialogue differs appropriately between versions, but Starscream's internal monologue about getting the Mini-Con first is the same in both.
*In a more general sense, the ''Armada'' version of this episode comes off as being somewhat at odds with previous episodes, in which Megatron has berated Starscream for still not having acquired his own Mini-Con, only for him to spend this episode attempting to take the Mini-Con Starscream wants, and being angry when Starscream gets it. This isn't quite so discordant in ''Micron Legend''; in that version of the series, rather than simply berating him, previous episodes have shown Megatron ''encouraging'' Starscream to acquire a Mini-Con using his own strength, rather than settling for having one handed to him. It seems that part of that encouragment is that Megatron is not going to simply stand aside for Starscream!

===Animation and technical errors===
*The ''Armada'' version of this episode has the Autobots awkwardly refer to Optimus Prime's trailer as a "container." This is a product of some careless transliteration; in Japan, the English word "container" (コンテナ ''kontena'') is used to refer to truck trailers, and the ''Armada'' dub has carried this word over from ''Micron Legend'' without thinking to change it for better cultural context.
*In the shot of Optimus in truck mode just before Rad tells the others about the dangers of deforestation, the Autobot leader's forearms are colored red instead of blue.
*In the original broadcast version of this episode, when Optimus Prime orders Sparkplug to remain with his trailer, the error from "[[Comrade]]" is repeated as he refers to his Mini-Con as "Leader-1." This was corrected by the time the episode was released on DVD, but the ''second'' instance of the mistake, delivered by Red Alert when Sparkplug brings Optimus's trailer to him, goes unfixed. Throughout the rest of the episode, Sparkplug is referred to with the correct name.

===Trivia===
*The kanji 保護 could be pronounced as either "''hogo''" or "''hougo''", while "''mamori''" is used for the kanji 守り or 護り (the former kanji is seen more often).
*This episode totally should be named "Forest".

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Feuer im Dschungel'''" ("Fire in the Jungle")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 8|8 December]] [[2003]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Erdőtűz'''" ("Forest Fire")
::*In the scene in which Prime calls for his trailer, Prime once refers to Sparkplug by Grindor's name (Daráló).

'''Polish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Dżungla'''" ("Jungle")

'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''La forêt en feu'''" ("The Burning Forest")

'''Korean'''
:*''Title:'' "'''수호자 옵티머스'''" ("Guardian Optimus")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2003 — ''Transformers: Micron Legend'' — Volume 2 ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2003 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:02 ([[Universal]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:02 ([[Warner Bros.|Warner Music Video]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Power of the Mini-Cons ([[Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part One (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Triple Collection (Universal) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Bumper Double DVD Collection (Universal) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume One ([[New KSM]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Armada episodes]]

Family of Heroes

2019-03-24T05:17:47Z

Hexnut17: not sure if this is right, but just it's my first edit since signing up, feels about right

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' ep 1
|image=ProtoformRBs.jpg
|caption=How tall are you, test subject? Four-nine? I was unaware they stacked human waste that high.
|next= Under Pressure
|title="Family of Heroes"
|airdate=[[December 17]], [[2011]]
|production company= [[Hasbro Studios]]
|writer=[[Nicole Dubuc]]
|animation studio=[[Atomic Cartoons]]
|directors=[[Patrick Archibald]] and [[Nathan Chew]]
}}
'''A team of Rescue Bots is assigned by Optimus Prime to work with the Burns family on the island of Griffin Rock.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:FamilyOfHeroes Cody and Chief Burns.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"Come on, son, we know it was you. No-one else even likes [[JaAm]]."]]
Somewhere in space, a drifting [[Sigma|Autobot spaceship]] receives a message from [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] directing them to [[Earth]]. The ship automatically changes course and eventually touches down in a military base. The four members of [[Rescue Force Sigma-17]] emerge and are greeted by Optimus himself, who informs them that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] is no longer the [[Autobot]]s' home.

On the island of [[Griffin Rock]], [[Cody Burns]] is biking to school when his [[Charlie Burns|dad]] pulls up alongside in the old police car, which is soon to be replaced with a new car as part of the town's function as a hi-tech testing ground. Cody wants to test drive the new vehicles, but the rest of his family points out they're for grown-ups.

Optimus tells the new arrivals that he has a new mission for them: to live with a [[human]] family and learn more about Earth, but they must do so disguised as normal machines. He gives them rescue vehicles to [[scanning|scan]], though [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] is unenthusiastic when he discovers the [[alternate mode]] he's ended up with flies. Optimus introduces them to Chief Charlie Burns, the only human who knows the [[Rescue Bot]]s' true nature.

[[Image:FamilyOfHeroes Chief Burns introduces Rescue Bots.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"And [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] thought [[Human|they]] wouldn't be comfortable with us [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|why]]?"]]
That afternoon, Cody arrives at the dedication, where he meets [[Frankie Greene]] and her father, [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]], in the audience, though Frankie's more interested in the new exhibit of robot dinosaurs at the [[Griffin Rock natural history museum|museum]]. Chief Burns introduces the gathered crowd to the Rescue Bots, describing them as new hi-tech robots which will work with him and his family as a rescue response unit. When a butterfly lands on [[Boulder]]'s face, the Autobot instinctively goes to shoo it away, but is stopped by [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]. However, Cody's suspicions are already raised. When Cody jumps up and knocks on Boulder's foot, he's told to get lost by [[Huxley Prescott|a reporter]]. The press photos are interrupted when word comes in of a fire at the Natural History Museum.

[[Image:FamilyOfHeroes Heatwave catches head.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] wasn't happy about being left out of [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|the new game]].]]
Burns and his rescue squad head to the museum, although [[Dani Burns|Dani]] discovers her helicopter doesn't seem to like flying too high. [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] begins clearing the humans from the area, though is confused when a couple of Egyptian mummies fail to comply. [[Graham Burns|Graham]] is bemused when he tells Boulder to move some planters and the Autobot responds that it would ruin the aesthetics. They manage to get the fire out, and Graham locates the cause: a short in one of the robotic dinosaurs. While he's fixing it, Cody sneaks into the museum, having followed the team on his bike. He's therefore present to witness Heatwave saving Chief Burns and Graham from a falling dinosaur head. Burns explains it as Heatwave having been left in rescue mode, and [[Kade Burns|Kade]] is glad to take the credit. As they leave the museum, the eyes on a short-circuiting [[Trex|animatronic ''Tyrannosaurus rex'']] light up ominously!

That night, back in the [[Griffin Rock Firehouse Headquarters|fire station]], the Rescue Bots take a lift down to a [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]] bunker underneath the station. Upstairs, Cody excuses himself from dinner with his family and heads downstairs, where he catches the Rescue Bots complaining about their new gig. Heatwave has just decided they're going to leave when Cody speaks up. The Rescue Bots realize their cover is blown, but after introductions are made, Cody shows them that there are many tunnels leading around the island from the bunker. They check out a giant robot movie at a drive in, and Cody attempts to teach the Rescue Bots how to act like "real" robots as well as give them tips on dealing with his siblings. Lessons are brought to a halt when they spot the robotic ''T. rex'' from the museum, now rampaging along the street. As it moves into the drive-in, Cody gets Chase to start his lights, and they establish the thing is attracted to light. They begin leading the creature to a safe area while Cody contacts his dad.

[[Image:FamilyOfHeroes T-rex chases Chase.jpg|thumb|right|250px|At least, unlike [[Blast from the Past|last time]], [[Grimlock (Animated)|it]] can't breathe fire]]
Burns takes the rest of his family in the old squad car, and they soon catch up with the Rescue Bots as the chase moves outside town. While they try to work out how to deal with the rogue dinosaur, Cody calls Frankie. Soon Boulder is extracting a jail cell from the police station, which Dani and Blades fly to the scene. Meanwhile, Chase keeps the ''T. rex'' occupied, and Kade and Heatwave wet some ground to make mud. Kade is shocked when Heatwave transforms, attracts the dinosaur's attention, and then throws it into the mud. Dani lowers the makeshift cage over it, allowing Cody to shut the dinosaur down.

The next day, they return the dinosaur to the museum, and Burns decides to get a picture of "his heroes" outside. After Heatwave tells Kade that Cody's part of the team or the Rescue Bots leave, Chief Burns reveals that they're not just robots, they're aliens.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (2)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (3)
*[[Boulder]] (4)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (5)

|c3=
*[[Cody Burns]] (6)
*[[Harrison (RB)|Mr. Harrison]] (7)
*[[Charlie Burns]] (8)
*[[Kade Burns]] (9)
*[[Dani Burns]] (10)
*[[Graham Burns]] (11)
*[[Frankie Greene]] (12)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (13)
*[[Huxley Prescott]] (14)

}}

==Quotes==
"I have a message for all Autobots scattered throughout the galaxies. Though Cybertron has fallen, we still stand, follow these coordinates to join us, Priority Prime."
:—'''Optimus Prime's''' "Priority Prime" message plays on the Rescue Bots ship the Sigma's screen and reactivates the ship and the Rescue Bots aboard and heads for Earth.

"We need to remove the planters to create a fire block." 
"But... I... That will destroy the harmonious nature of the plaza's design." 
"What?!"
:—'''Graham Burns''' and '''Boulder''', who fails at being a robot.

[[File:FamilyOfHeroes photo.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
"I don't know ''where'' you learned that... but no."
:—'''Cody Burns''' draws a line between dancing "the robot" and actually acting like a robot.

"We can't use technology prone to malfunction." 
"They're not malfunctioning... They're aliens." 
"What!?"
:—'''Charlie Burns''' reveals a shocking secret to the Burns family.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* ''Rescue Bots'' takes place in continuity with ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', though it's unclear exactly at which point in the other series this episode takes place.
* We get a little information about what the Rescue Bots used to do. Heatwave notes that the fire engine serves the same function as his old job "back home".
* Chief Burns comments "A dinosaur? Again?" Clearly this sort of thing happens a lot, as later episodes will demonstrate!

===Transformers references===
* Optimus's message calling Autobots to Earth, which is received by the Rescue Bots' spacecraft riffs off a similar message sent into space by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] at the end of the 2007 ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' film.
* When talking to their passengers in vehicle mode, the Rescue Bots display an image of their robot mode faces on a screen, much like the Autobots in the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' cartoon.
* The vehicle Chase scans is a police car that resembles a Ford Mustang. [[Barricade (Movie)|Sounds familiar]].

===Real-world references===
[[File:FamilyOfHeroes drive-in movie.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
* The below-ground bunker is a relic of the [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]].
* The robot in the drive-in movie bears a resemblance to {{w|Robby the Robot}}.
* During the sequence in which Cody is attempting to teach everyone how to act like robots, Blades is seen doing the {{w|Robot (dance)|Robot}}.

===Animation and technical errors===
[[File:FamilyOfHeroes Chase's eye malfunction.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
* When Chase is polishing his chest and shoulder during Heatwave's rant, the yellow parts of his eyes appear a greyish-green. They become yellow when Cody first appears, but revert to grey shortly after. They turn yellow once more as Heatwave introduces himself, and remain that way for several minutes, but are grey again when he contacts the chief.
* As the Burns family watch the Rescue Bots and dinosaur speed past, the holographic traffic lights on the intersection aren't working, though they were a shot earlier.
* As Kade drives away in Heatwave to deal with the Dinobot, Cody's comlink suddenly appears clipped to the collar of his jacket. It vanishes by the next shot, but then inexplicably reappears in-between frames after he powers down the Dinobot. It quickly disappears again, reappears as he moves away from his family for Chief's photo, then disappears once more as he stands in front of the Bots. But when the Burnses (minus Kade) gather around him for the picture, the comlink is present one final time - only to vanish as Heatwave puts a hand on Cody's shoulder.
* During the Rescue Bot presentation Chief says each bot is programmed to only respond to the command of it's handler... despite just commanding all four to transform himself, of course this continues in later episodes.
===Trivia===
* Optimus's [[mouthplate]] moves when he talks.
* This episode was later adapted into storybook form as ''[[Meet Chase the Police-bot]]''.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Eine Familie von Helden'''" ("A Family of Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 18|18 February]] [[2013]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hősök családja'''" ("Family of Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 7|7 February]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Una Famiglia di Eroi'''" ("A Family of Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 10|10 June]] [[2017]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Família de Heróis'''" ("Family of Heroes")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 4|4 March]] [[2013]]

==Home video releases==
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[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "2 Action-packed Episodes" ([[Toys"R"Us]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Roll to the Rescue" ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Eine Familie von Helden" ([[EDEL:kids]]) — German and English audio 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Hot Shots" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Rescue Bots'' — "Complete Season 1" ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]])

[[Category:Rescue Bots episodes]]