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Fallout (episode)

2025-07-26T21:23:16Z

Jedijam91: I recently rewatched the episode and you can see Silverbolt's techno-organic form in addition to the others.

{{disambig3|Fallout}}
{{episode
|series=BMtoon
|ep=14
|image=Fallout title.jpg
|caption=[[Ron Perlman|War. War never changes.]]
|title="Fallout"
|season=2
|season ep=1
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|airdate=[[February 9]], 2000 (Canada) [[August 5]], 2000 (USA)
|written by=[[Bob Skir|Robert N. Skir]] [[Marty Isenberg]]
|directed by=[[Raul Sanchez Inglis]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuity=[[Beast Wars continuity]]
}}
'''After releasing a doomsday weapon, Optimus Primal must face the consequences of his actions.'''

==Synopsis==
The storm continues to rage, as [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (controlling the lethal [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]) and [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (wielding the deadly [[Key to Vector Sigma]]) fight, pushing their energies back and forth.

[[Image:Fallout Primal void.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Open the pod bay doors, Teletraan.]]
Optimus dissolves and finds himself in the [[Transformer afterlife|Matrix]] again, seeing a vision of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] destroyed. He lashes out and blames Megatron, who takes no credit. Cybertron is doomed not because of Megatron's actions, but because of ''Primal''. Suddenly, Optimus finds himself back on prehistoric [[Earth]], where he's attacked by a green-eyed copy of himself. The doppelgänger scolds Primal for his fanatical behavior and pushes him off a cliff, sending him plummeting back into space.

Faces come and go, and he finds himself being blamed by his [[Maximal]]s, who tell him that he's failed them. Primal realizes that ''he'' must make his own decisions, not merely follow the commands of the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]]. The Oracle acknowledges this fact, but tells him that his fate still lies with him.

The arrival of another old friend, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], comforts him. Rhinox acknowledges his misdeeds as Tankor, and tells his old friend that he chooses to stay in the Matrix. Primal shoots through another tunnel where the faces of [[Transformer]]s he has yet to encounter flash before him and finds himself back in the heated battle. Taking control of both energies, he redirects them back into the Matrix itself. The remaining Maximals reawaken, back in their techno-organic bodies and free of the Key's energies.

[[Image:Fallout Megatron disintegrates.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Gold Plastic Syndrome]] claims another victim.]]
With Megatron gone and the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s rendered inert, the Maximals are the only active Cybertronians on the planet. Finding one another, the surviving Maximals head to the throne room in the Citadel, only to find the bodies of their former friends—and foes. Megatron's body crumbles to dust, leaving only his control-shell. When [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] touches the inert body of [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], it falls to pieces. Cheetor looks at Optimus Primal's flattened body, lamenting the fallen "Big Bot". Unsympathetic, [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] says that [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] only ever wanted him out of the way. Cheetor tells Nightscream off, but reluctantly takes control anyway.

Outside, Rattrap plugs into Cybertron's system, only to find that the planet is, in fact, brain-dead. But things change when [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] and [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] show up, and the Maximals and Vehicons prepare for another fight. Cheetor comes between them, telling them that the war is over, while [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] invites Jetstorm onto their side. It's not a suggestion that the two generals take kindly to, and another brief fight breaks out before Blackarachnia puts a stop to it. The two [[Vehicon General]]s leave.

[[Image:Fallout Optimus in Oracle.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Finally justification for a supreme-class Primal.]]
Hoping to consult the Oracle like Optimus once had, the Maximals make the trip underground to the Oracle's chamber. However, the foursome find Optimus Primal inside the Oracle. Communicating with them via the supercomputer, he asks that the Maximals forgive his zealotry and near-genocidal actions. Rattrap protests, as "there is nothing to forgive". Back in the void, Optimus sees the collective [[spark]]s of Cybertron past, present, and future, inviting him into the Transformer afterlife: the Matrix. As he floats, Optimus has an epiphany: the Oracle never intended to have organic life ''replace'' Cybertron's technology, but to create a [[technorganic]] balance of organic and machine, just as the Oracle did when it [[Reformatting|reformatted]] the Maximals. Optimus happily acknowledges that he is ready to join the Matrix... but not today.

[[Image:Fallout Maximals orchid.jpg|right|thumb|200px|"It looks like the cameraman needs a hug."]]
Optimus Primal steps out into real-space again, and the Oracle tells him that it has taught him everything, and that he must make his own way in his mission. A new orchard of technorganic plants grows around them as Optimus explains their new quest to the Maximals.

The Maximals head above ground, hoping to find and liberate Megatron's stockpile of [[spark]]s... only to find themselves face-to-giant-face with [[Grand Mal|an enormous vessel bearing the likeness of Megatron]]!
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s
|c1=
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (1)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (2)
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (5)
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] (6)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (7)
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (8)

|h2=[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s
|c2=
*[[Tank Drone]]s (3)
*[[Aero Drone]]s (4)
*[[Cycle Drone]]s (10)
*[[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (13)

|c4=
*[[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] (9)

}}
==Quotes==
"My spark has rejoined the Matrix. I paid the price for my misguided deeds, but it is not too late for you. Embrace the true nature of your spark."
:—'''Rhinox''' dispenses advice.

"If I had to guess, I'd say we won't be getting any holiday cards from him for a while."
:—'''Rattrap''''s own special way of saying "He's dead, Jim."

"Ah, y'know, this place just ain't gonna be the same without Megatron's toys to play with. Wha?" 
"Be careful what you wish for, cheddar-breath!"
:—'''Rattrap''' and '''Jetstorm'''

"Why is she so hung up on getting her old boyfriend's spark outta that guy?" 
"Eh, you're young. You'll learn."
:—'''Nightscream''' and '''Rattrap'''

"Forget it, spider-lady! I just lost my boss, everything is falling apart. I'm not losing my only friend as well!" 
"We're friends?" 
"Why not?"
:—'''Thrust''' and '''Jetstorm''', you can feel the bromance between the two

'''Optimus:''' "All I ask is you forgive me my transgressions so I can move on from this plane." 
'''Rattrap:''' "There's... nothing to forgive, Optimus." 
'''Nightscream:''' "You gave me a family when I lost everyone." 
'''Blackarachnia:''' "You lead us to victory at the cost of your own life." 
'''Cheetor:''' "I can forgive you for your mistakes, but not for giving up. Without your leadership, we'd have all gone offline when we first hit this planet. Without your guidance, we'd would've never mastered transforming in these technorganic bodies. And without your vision, Cybertron will never truly be restored."
:—The Maximals try to convince Optimus to return from the Matrix.

"But the Matrix never intended for the organic to replace the technological. It didn't want us to fight a war, but to create a balance. the technorganic balance between the machine and the organic. Yes, I am ready to join the Matrix, but not today."
:—'''Optimus''' realises he does actually have something to live for.

"Congratulations, Optimus Primal. You have passed your greatest test by asserting your own free will, the very thing that makes you more than a mere machine. Clearly there is nothing left to teach you. The time has come for you to seize your own destiny."
:—The '''Oracle''' gives Optimus a passing grade.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical errors===
* Optimus's dead body is... strange-looking. Presumably, it's supposed to look as if his body has crumbled to ash, but the model quality means that it looks like it's been cartoonishly flattened.
* During the skirmish between the [[Vehicon General]]s and the Maximals, Rattrap laughs nervously without moving his face.

===Continuity errors===
* The recap at the start of this episode concludes with Optimus Primal's hand disintegrating and him insisting that "if this is the will of the Matrix, then so be it". However, the [[cliffhanger]] simply ended with Optimus Primal looking on as his hand disintegrated.
* Just as in "[[Revelations Part III: Apocalypse|Apocalypse]]", Optimus claims that the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] on [[Earth]] were the Matrix's way of obtaining organic material. Since it was Megatron who decided to go there, then either Optimus is reading too much into it or the Matrix has been giving Megatron some nudges...

===Continuity notes===
[[File:Amphitheater Fallout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|]]
* Among Optimus's visions are the heads of the Maximals in Beast Mode, who cycle through all of their previous bodies that appeared in ''Beast Wars'' (albeit, using the miscolored versions of Cheetor's, Rattrap's, and Blackarachnia's pre-Transmetal forms that were used in "[[The Reformatting]]"). Nightscream also briefly flashes into his brown, pre-Technorganic Beast Mode.
* The [[underground amphitheater]] that served as the Maximals' first major base in the series (and was subsequently occupied by Tankor after they relocated to the [[fossil chamber]] in "[[The Key]]") is briefly glimpsed for the final time in this episode (pictured right). It is never seen or heard from again afterward.
* There's a lot of blink-and-you'll miss it foreshadowing in Optimus Primal's vision! As he returns to Megatron's chamber, he experiences visions [[Silverbolt (BW)|of]] [[Noble (BM)|characters]] [[Botanica (BM)|who]] [[Obsidian (BM)|will]] [[Strika (BM)|appear]] in season two.
* When Optimus redirects the dueling energies into the Oracle, you can briefly see Nightscream's old hiding place. The fruit tree has apparently regrown.
* As the four surviving Maximals climb down to the Oracle, the sequence is deliberately set up to evoke their original trip to the Oracle, as seen in "The Reformatting".
* Similarly, Optimus's re-emergence from the Oracle is framed to resemble his original emergence from the Matrix in the same episode, complete with a disbelieving "Big Bot?" from Cheetor.
* Optimus experiences a vision of a flower during his trip, the same kind that appeared in "The Reformatting".
* There are a lot of clips from previous episodes interspersed throughout the episode. As the Maximals recount how Optimus has helped them over the course of the [[Spark War]], there are clips from "The Reformatting", "[[Forbidden Fruit]]", and "[[The Weak Component]]". Later, as Optimus remembers the Beast Wars, his memories are represented by clips from the ''Beast Wars'' episodes "[[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)]]", "[[Cutting Edge]]", "[[Feral Scream Part 1]]", "[[Feral Scream Part 2]]", and "[[Nemesis Part 2|''Nemesis'' Part 2]]".

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===
* Jetstorm mentions that they just got rid of the "old boss" and aren't keen on working for "the new boss", riffing on lyrics from {{w|The Who}}'s "{{w|Won't Get Fooled Again}}".

===Trivia===
*Season 2 sees the Maximals drop the "I am transformed" mantra that usually accompanied their transformations.
*Rhinox must remain in the Matrix forever. [[Homecoming (Universe)|Until he doesn't]]. Except [[Singularity Ablyss|when he gets killed even deader]]. (Multiple continuities are fun, kids!) Either way, in-show, this is the last appearance of Rhinox/Tankor.
*Blackarachnia tells Jetstorm right in his face, "You don't want to be Silverbolt again? Fine. I won't force you." [[In Darkest Knight|Oh, really]]?

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Retombées'''" ("Fallout")

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Off-Line'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 15]], [[2000]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''La fine di un nuovo inizio'''" ("The end of a new beginning")

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Shōri no Daishō'''" (勝利の代償, "The Cost of Victory")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 19]], [[2004]]
:** During [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUQs2CgZ8oE the opening chat of the episode], each Maximal pronounces their names in reverse, resulting in Yvonco (イボンコ) for Convoy (コンボイ). Cheetor finds that hilarious as it sounds like 疣の子 (''ibo no ko'', literally meaning "wart child"), and all the Maximals burst into laughter while Optimus shouts loudly for his narration at the beginning of the episode.
:** Instead of "You failed us", the Maximals blame Optimus by yelling "eyyyyy, Yvonco!" in the most dramatic scene.
:** When the Maximals find that Optimus became flat, Rattrap rhymes "Yvonco pettanko!" ("Yvonco is flat!"), followed by "Yay!"
:*** The chant of "Yvonco pettanko, yay!" continues until the first commercial bumper ends, while Optimus says that he's going to knock all of them down if they don't stop.
:** After the second commercial bumper, Cheetor yells "Yvonco!" while dashing to him. Optimus responds with "That won't work! Get serious!"
:** According to [[Yoshikazu Iwanami]] in a commentary track for a Japanese DVD release, the dubbing cast got called and scolded by their [[TakaraTomy|sponsor]] after this.
:** In the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUQs2CgZ8oE&t=215 opening chat] of [[Prometheus Unbound|another episode]], they rap "Yvonco pettanko, yay!" to [[Phat Planet]] during the whole opening.
:** The Yvonco joke has continued to get referenced in other pieces of Transformers media, such as the ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Legends]]'' [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|Convobat comic]] and an alternate dub of the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'' episode "[[Maccadam's]]". The 2018 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Encore|''Encore'' Returns Convoy]] toy even features a newly-recorded soundclip of Optimus repeating the "Yvonco pettanko, yay!" chant.

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Jié Hòu Yú Shēng '''" (劫后余生, "After the Doom")

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Precipitação Radioativa'''" ("Radioactive Fallout")

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Lluvia Radiactiva'''" ("Radioactive Fallout")

==Home video releases==
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;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Returns'' — Volume 4 ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Geneon Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Beast Machines: Transformers'' — The Complete Series ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Season Two: Volume One ([[Sony]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Complete Season Two (Sony) 
[[Image:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Intégrale Saison 2 (Sony) — French audio only.

[[Category:Beast Machines episodes]]

Dreadwing (Movie)

2023-03-12T21:25:01Z

Jedijam91:

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{{disambig3|Dreadwing}}

:''Dreadwing is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:ReignofStarscream5 Dreadwing.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|"[[Starscream (Movie)|He's]] behind you!" "Oh no he isn't!" "Oh yes he is!"]]

'''Dreadwing''' is a born thief who isn't particularly smart, which makes people wonder where he got the technology that allows him to [[teleportation|teleport]]. He obviously didn't invent it himself, and no one else on either side of the war has the ability, so all signs point toward him having stolen it. Sneaky and greedy, he's not really liked by his fellow Decepticons, because of his penchant to perform nasty pranks on them as often as he does on Autobots. As such, most of his time is spent alone, plotting his nasty schemes and spiking other robots' gas tanks with sugar.<ref>''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Dreadwing packaging bio</ref> He's not the [[Skywarp (G1)|first]] [[Hooligan (G2)|one]] to pull off stunts like that.

Originally a [[Class Alpha drone unit|Class Alpha]] [[Drone Unit (Movie)|drone unit]], Dreadwing eventually became a sentient warrior himself before being placed in command of the rest of the Decepticons' drone army, thereby giving him a lot of pull with the Decepticons thanks to the sheer number of warriors he can call in. Never one to question his leaders, he follows their orders eagerly. Dreadwing wants to contribute more to the Decepticon cause but feels that the [[Megatron (Movie)|higher]] [[Starscream (Movie)|ups]] are unwilling to give him a chance to ''really'' prove himself. Feeling frustrated and betrayed over his services not being needed in the search for the [[AllSpark]] (or even journeying to [[Earth]] along with his comrades), Dreading is taking it really hard. But with the war coming to an eventual end, he believes his personal army can do more than hunt Autobot survivors on Cybertron and perform mundane tasks.<ref>''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback bonus material</ref>

==Fiction==
===IDW movie comics===
Many years ago, Dreadwing was a member of the Cybertronian [[Defense Force]] under the command of [[Megatron (Movie)|Protector Megatron]]. After the discovery of [[The Fallen|a mysterious relic]] and a devastating attack by [[Ejoornian|aliens]], {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} Megatron declared his military dictatorship of the planet and led the flight-capable soldiers into a counter-attack on the invaders. Dreadwing commanded the Class Alpha drones, but bungled the job, managing to lose half of their attack force in seconds. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} Later, when Megatron branded [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s followers as traitors, Dreadwing joined the new "Decepticons" faction. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}} He was present for Megatron's speech at the dawn of the faction. Two of him, in fact. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

During the ensuing civil war, Dreadwing led drones of similar body-type to his own in battle, {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}} and eventually joined Megatron's attack on Simfur. There the Decepticons attempted to torture a small squad of Autobots into revealing the Allspark's location. The Autobots soon thereafter launched the Allspark to keep it out of Decepticon hands. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 1|Movie Prequel #1}}

Dreadwing spotted the [[AllSpark]] and Megatron pursuing it, and reported it to [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Starscream began to follow in [[Nemesis (Movie)|his own ship]], but the Autobot ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' appeared and released an explosive concussion chain, which badly damaged both Dreadwing and the Decepticon ship. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}} With the AllSpark lost, the warring factions fought over whatever energy was left on the dying world. Under the command of [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], Dreadwing and several other Decepticons ambushed and drove off a team of Autobots as they attempted to steal Energon from [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]]. Moments after the battle concluded, Shockwave chose to leave Cybertron in search of the AllSpark, and put Dreadwing in charge of the troops in his absence. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

About a hundred years later, Dreadwing was among those present to welcome Starscream on his return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Dreadwing offered to transfer the data from [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy's]] databanks and deliver it to Starscream, and also checked on Starscream's well-being after hearing an explosion. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}} {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}

[[File:ROSWannabet.jpg|left|thumb|You rip the spark out of me Rip the spark out of me You make it look easy]]

When Starscream's Allspark failed, Dreadwing revealed he had used his massive drone army to take over the Cybertronian Decepticons, and, seemingly resentful of having been left behind when the Nemesis was launched, tried to use his troops to take down Starscream's team. However, Starscream and his loyal soldiers proved a challenge, and when the Autobots managed to deactivate the drones, Dreadwing made a run for his ship. Starscream followed, and Dreadwing tried to kill him using the transwarp energy from the space bridge. The ship arrived at the Mars terminal, destroyed, but with Dreadwing still intact. Unfortunately, so was Starscream, who ripped out his [[spark]] and crushed it. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream #4}} {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}

Starscream kept Dreadwing's head as a trophy. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}} Upon arriving on Mars, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] examined his head before tossing it aside. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}} {{storylink|Convergence chapter 4}}
{{--}}

====''Transformers: Beginnings''====
{{note|Transformers: Beginnings is a condensed, flash-animated retelling of the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] [[Transformers: Movie Prequel|Movie Prequel]] that is detailed above this section.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Beginnings (Movie)|Transformers: Beginnings}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:DreadwingStarscreamMegatron-TwilightsLastGleamingpart1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
In a [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|divergent timeline]], the Decepticons succeeded at Mission City and conquered the United States. The non-drone Dreadwing sported a blue-grey camo pattern to distinguish himself from similarly-molded [[Class Alpha drone unit|drones]].

Dreadwing was one of Megatron's main troops: on equal rank with [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and able to command Decepticon drone units in battle. Alongside Starscream, he was dispatched to prevent a [[NATO]] nuclear strike. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}} They and their [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] troops managed to wipe out the NATO fleet within ten minutes, and then Dreadwing carried out his primary goal - the obliteration of the [[France|French]] government and NATO chiefs in Paris. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 10|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 2}}

When Starscream assumed power, Dreadwing assisted him in bombing valuable infrastructure in the liberated United States {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 14|Aftermath Part 1}} and later with another jet in trying to secure an energon field. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}}

Dreadwing aided Starscream in his take-over of the Autobots' headquarters in their absence. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 19|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}}

Dreadwing got to help bomb Optimus! It was great fun for all (except Optimus) until an Autobot sonic attack knocked everyone out of the sky. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 22|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself}}

Later, when the Decepticons massed for a major assault, Dreadwing took part in it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}
{{--}}

==Games==
===''Battle for the Allspark''===
{{note|Dreadwing was used as the basis for a chassis available to players as their combatant for the ''Battle for the Allspark'' game. Units using this body came in two variations. Autobot-aligned units had a helmet and facemask that vaguely resembled Optimus Prime, while the Decepticon-aligned units had the single-lens design seen in other film-related media.}}
{{storylink|Battle for the Allspark}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark'' (3DS)===
{{Note|Dreadwing appears in the [[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark]] game for Nintendo 3DS as a support unit. Equipping him allows all Earth Mercenaries to take less damage from a Negative Field.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Dreadwingmovietoy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Not Frankenstein.]]

* '''Dreadwing''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-15'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "flame" missiles

: Released in the fourth wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Deluxes, Dreadwing transforms into a modified {{w|Mikoyan MiG-29|MiG-29 "Fulcrum"}} fighter jet. Dreadwing is based on the mono-eyed Decepticon jet drone type from [[Transformers The Game (console)|''Transformers The Game'']].

: His exhaust flames serve dual purpose as firing missiles in both modes. In [[robot mode]], these represent the flamethrower attack from the video game. His chest also has a spring-loaded [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] gimmick, opening up and revealing more robot parts.

: This mold was later used to make [[Overcast (Movie)|Overcast]] and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] and can be repurposed as the [[Class Alpha drone unit]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Dreadwing/dreadwing.htm More information on Dreadwing at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:MovieDreadwing 3DBattleCard.JPG|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Flatwing]]
* '''Dreadwing''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)

:Dreadwing's card uses the same layout as Starscream, [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]], and [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], but is grey. He "transforms" into a jet by disassembling then re-assembling the punch-out pieces. His card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]]. This card layout was later used for [[Starscream (G1)|Classic Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] in the "Energon Wars" expansion.
{{--}}

==Notes==
* Artist [[Ken Christiansen]] designed Dreadwing, along with the other new characters in the [[Transformers The Game|''Transformers'' - The Game]] and [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game]] video games.
* Dreadwing's design appears to be inspired by the G1 [[Conehead]]s, with a spring-up [[Faux part|faux part]] being used to evoke their cockpit chests, shoulder pylons and chest vents, and of course head-mounted nosecone [[Kibble|kibble]]. Furthermore, there are strong similarities to [[Thrust (Armada)|''Armada'' Thrust]] (himself based on [[Thrust (G1)|the conehead of the same name]]), such as a centrally-mounted VTOL turbine, the classic [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]-like placement of the wings, and rear thrusters with tailfins in place of hands.
* The subtle differences between Dreadwing and the Class Alpha drone units are an appearance of purple bits on the drone commander, more spiky head chevrons, and something resembling eyebrow articulation that is absent in the drones. One must be able to express all those emotions when thinking and independent, apparently.
* Exactly how Dreadwing managed to achieve sentience from being a mindless drone isn't made clear.
* According to one of the [[:File:ReignOfStarscream4 CoverB.jpg|variant covers]] of [[The Reign of Starscream issue 4|''The Reign of Starscream'' #4]], Dreadwing (or a drone) has a standard face under his visor.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dreadwing''' (ドレッドウイング ''Doreddouingu'')

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-jet-drone-01.html Dreadwing concepts] and [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-jet-drone-02.html final rendering] on Ken Christiansen's blog.

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Scrapmetal (race)

2021-09-11T01:59:32Z

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{{disambig3|Scrapmetal}}

[[Image:ScrapmetalDrone-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The ants come marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah...]]
No one's quite sure where the '''Scrapmetal''' originally come from, or why they look like Transformers. What is known is that they're a dangerous scourge that swarm from planet to planet, devouring ''everything'' in their path, and now thousands of them have infested the abandoned [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]!

Individual Scrapmetal have only a base animal-level intelligence, and by Cybertron standards are small and weak, easily crushed. However, Scrapmetal are almost never witnessed as individuals, only in large swarms that can overwhelm robots far larger than they through sheer strength of numbers, no matter how many of their own dead they skitter over. They appear to follow the orders of a single (barely) sapient [[Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)|Scrapmetal]], physically identical to his kin, but just bright enough to make the swarm ''really'' dangerous by giving them direction.

==Fiction==
===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
[[Image:ScrapmetalsAttack.jpg|right|200px|thumb|SWAAAAAAAAAARM!]]

The Transformers knew about Scrapmetal as a planet-hopping scourge, and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] was creeped out by the way they resembled small Transformers. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

The Scrapmetal were first sighted when the [[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense Team]] headed to Cybertron across the [[space bridge]]. Watching from the Autobots' base on [[Earth]], [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] was creeped out by them, as they reminded her of spiders. [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] recognized them as Scrapmetal. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

Despite unleashing their full (impressive) arsenals, the Defense Team were quickly overwhelmed by the creatures {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}, prompting [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to send [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (who was carrying the [[Omega Lock]]) across the Space Bridge to assist them. [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and a horde of his underlings followed in pursuit, hoping to acquire the Lock and its three [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]]. {{storylink|United}} The Defense Team, meanwhile, drove off the first wave by themselves anyway. [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] believed they may have come from other planets [[Unicron Singularity|the black hole]] had destroyed. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

The Scrapmetal regrouped and returned, badly injuring [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Balance}} One of them subsequently attacked Megatron after his rebirth as a ghostly entity, only to have its shots-and itself-devoured by the shadowy mist surrounding his body. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} The Autobots would have to spend a while clearing the pests off [[Primus|God]]. {{storylink|Family}}

A red Scrapmetal husk was later rebuilt into a [[Cobybot|non-sentient drone]] that was piloted by [[Coby Hansen]] and used both in battle and in infiltration of enemy ships.

====''Cybertron'' comic====
As the Scrapmetals swarmed over the abandoned Cybertron underneath the [[Unicron Singularity]], several menaced the new arrival [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] before being destroyed by the corrupted [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]]. Other Scrapmetals were co-opted by [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] in the service of Unicron himself. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2}}

The Scrapmetals followed Ramjet into battle when he confronted Skyfall. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}} Later, Ramjet used the Scrapmetals to attack Primus's spark core chamber. Although Ramjet succeeded, the chamber's defender [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] destroyed the Scrapmetals following Unicron's herald. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}}

Scrapmetals continued to infest Cybertron's infrastructure, prompting [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] to try and fix up [[Vector Sigma]] to aid him in understanding and repairing the planet. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Once, Scrapmetal were just a breed of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]], mechanical vermin from Cybertron's lower levels. But the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] mutated them, and under the command of the power-hungry sentient Scrapmetal, they swarmed the surface of Cybertron! {{Storylink|Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)#Cybertron|Scrapmetal bio}} Scrapmetal were perhaps descendants of [[Insecticon (G1)|a three-member race of insect-like Transformers]] what could produce clone minions. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Scrapmetal code bio}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
The [[Praetorian]] tried to use the corrupted [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] to turn all of the robotic life in the [[Vega Sector]] into loyal Scrapmetal. He was stopped by the [[Multiforce]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/01}}

In [[Primax 208.06 Zeta]], [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] was given command of the Scrapmetal Drones as one of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] Generals. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}}

===Swindle's Spiel===
[[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] had Scrapmetals among their Terrorcon drones for sale. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Swindle's Spiel|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/05}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb-toy Scrapmetal red.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Stop...]]
[[File:Cyb-toy Scrapmetal yellow.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...caution... (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:Cyb-toy Scrapmetal blue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...go! ...WAIT, IT'S NOT GREE..."gets run through"]]
*'''Scrapmetal''' / '''Ramble''' {{sic}} (Scout, 2005)
**''Takara ID number'': '''GD-13'''
**''Takara release date'': [[July 28]], 2005
**''Accessories'': Blade, Cybertron Decepticon Cyber Key
**''Cyber Key Code'': '''sf2x''' (red), '''s1j5''' (yellow)

: Part of the "Scout"-class price-point, Scrapmetal transforms into a four-legged "spider tank" with a rear-mounted cannon. Inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the back end of the cannon releases a spring-loaded, clear-plastic sawblade-sword from the main chamber of the cannon. This blade can be removed from the assembly and hand-held thanks to its [[5 mm post]] base (indented to prevent it from being placed back into the cannon incorrectly). In robot mode, Scrapmetal's fists can be covered with the tank-mode spikes, or with immobile "pile drivers". The crane-arm can be oriented on either shoulder thanks to the 360-degree swivel of the "shoulderpads" assembly; the default position is on its right shoulder.

: This toy was first released in the twelfth wave of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline|Galaxy Force]]'' line. "Ramble" (an almost certain mis-[[romanization]] of "Rumble") came in three different decos, all released at the same time: red, yellow, and blue, released in equal numbers of all three decos. The packaging is identical for all three versions, with the included [[bio]] card showing all three (as seen at the top of this page).

: [[Hasbro]] released the red "Scrapmetal" in the sixth wave of ''Cybertron'' Scout-class toys. This version has numerous slight deco differences from the Takara red version: most immediately noticeable is the [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] printed on the back of its Cyber Key, but it is also missing the red paint on its head and the backs of its arms, most of its red paint detailing is darker, the gray plastic is a metallic gunmetal rather than the Takara version's semi-matte off-gray, while all of the ''rest'' of its plastic is just ''slightly'' different, being ''slightly'' darker and having a more noticeable metal-flake sheen to the dark-gray plastics. (The Hasbro version can also represent the [[Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)|one semi-sentient Scrapmetal]] as described in the toy's cardback bio.)

: Then, Hasbro released the yellow version in the ninth wave of Scouts. This release is ''almost'' identical to the original Takara version, with the lighter gray plastic of all three colors and all the same number of paint operations; of course there is the addition of a ''new'' Key Code to the back of its Cyber Key, but the Hasbro version also has darker yellow paint on the head and limbs, plus a darker Decepticon symbol.

: Hasbro never released a blue Scrapmetal at all, thus driving up demand for Takara's blue version in the West among people keen on [[army-building]].

: The two Hasbro Scrapmetal releases, despite sporting the same name with no modifiers (such as prefixes or suffixes), came on individual cardbacks not only depicting the correct colors, but also sporting individual product code numbers.

: A slight [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of the toy was used to make the [[Cobybot#Toys|Coby ''Sen'yō'' Ramble]]. For [[BotCon 2006]], attendees who signed up for the custom-painting class received unpainted, unassembled red Scrapmetal, with their parts still on the manufacturing sprues (including the Coby head), to be made into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' incarnations of [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Rumble]] and [[Inferno (BW)#Universe (2003)|Inferno]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Scrapmetal/scrapmetal.htm More information on Scrapmetal at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*Scrapmetal's [[alternate mode]] appears to be based on a mini crawler crane.<ref name="crane">[http://www.minicrane-hire.com/mini-cranes/ Overview of mini crawler cranes]</ref> The toy replaces the crane arm with a cannon, thus making it a "tank" rather than a crane. More importantly, the "legs" on real mini crawler cranes are just stabilizers, whereas the crane in fact ''moves'' on treads. The toy turns them into ''actual'' legs, however.
*Much like the Scrapmetal and Ramble toys, the on-screen representation of the Scrapmetals depicts them with Decepticon symbols despite never being aligned with them in the cartoon.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Rumble''' (ランブル ''Ranburu'')<ref>The [[Romanization|Romanized]] spelling on the Japanese toys' packaging is "'''Ramble'''". This katakana name is also used for the [[Rumble (G1)|Generation 1 character]], so the actual intention of the name is clear.</ref>
*''Hungarian:'' '''Fémroppantó''' ("Metal-cracker")
*''Russian:'' '''Metalloed''' (Металлоед, "Metal-eater")

==References==
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Vehicon (BM)

2021-09-11T01:55:35Z

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{{disambig3|Vehicon}}
[[Image:Vehicon symbol.png|right|300px|thumb|Mindless. Obedient. Radioactive.]]

The '''Vehicons''' are [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s personal army, a legion of military Transformers that allowed him to conquer planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and protect his one-robot empire from all threats. They pack lots of firepower and travel and attack ''en masse''.

The overwhelming majority of Vehicons are unliving drones with no innate sapience or [[spark]]. Each Vehicon drone is usually controlled either directly by Megatron, or by a single sapient [[Vehicon general]] of the same (or similar) design. After the loss of [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] and [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]], their respective drones are apparently controlled by other generals.

Vehicon drones are generally blindly obedient, with no sense of self-preservation. On rare occasions, various drones have appeared to use emotive body language, [[In Darkest Knight|shaking in apparent fear]] or [[Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral|pleading (wordlessly) not to be shot]]. On one occasion a [[Tank Drone]] was seen to [[The Weak Component|vocalize with Tankor's voice]].

{{quote|If they live, it is a terrible half-life. They make only war and death, and experience none of the pleasures that you or I may. The Children of Primus are a warrior race, the Covenant does not shy away from that, but the Vehicons represent war without conscience. They are not warriors, they are merely weapons.|[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]|"[[Derailment]]"}}

==Drone types==
*[[Tank Drone]]s, led by [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]
*[[Cycle Drone]]s, led by [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]
*[[Aero Drone]]s, led by [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]]
*[[Copter Drone]]s, led by [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]
*[[Artillery Drone]]s, led by [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]
*[[Mole Drone]]s
*"[[Chase-model drone]]s", led by [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]]
*"[[Stealth drone]]s", led by [[Spy Streak]]
*[[Quake (G1)|Quake]]'s [[Quake's drones|drones]]
*[[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]]'s [[Blastcharge's drones|drones]]
*[[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]] drones
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal drones]], led by [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
[[Image:Vehicons Fires of The Past.JPG|left|200px|thumb|This time, Tron isn't taking any prisoners!]]
The Vehicons first appeared on Cybertron in the wake of the virus that devastated the planet's population. {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit}} Megatron created factories to recycle the discarded body shells of captured Transformers into more Vehicons; {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery}} in this way, his army fed on its own success. Soon the planet was cleared of all Transformers except for Vehicons, who then patrolled its empty streets and skies.

The drones attacked Optimus Primal's crew of Maximals when they crash-landed on the conquered planet, disabling them with gas canisters containing a [[transformation virus]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part II: Descent}} and continued to harass them in the wake of the Maximals' reformatting. {{storylink|The Reformatting}} When this failed to destroy the techorganic Maximals, Megatron commissioned his first three Vehicon generals to oppose his old foes. {{storylink|Fires of the Past}}

Even the three generals would ultimately prove ineffective against the Maximals. Tankor eventually betrayed Megatron and was destroyed. {{storylink|End of the Line}} Jetstorm was reformatted by the Maximals, and reverted to his original Silverbolt persona. {{storylink|In Darkest Knight}} Thrust, by contrast, remained loyal to the end.

With his initial plan having met with failure, Megatron summoned up two more generals, and two new drone types as well. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike}} They did well, but Cheetor didn't like them so he shot 'em into space. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall}}

It is not known what became of the Vehicon drones after the war against Megatron ended; however, it is not unreasonable to guess that they were reformatted into technorganic forms along with the planet Cybertron itself, providing bodies for the newly liberated sparks of Cybertron's population. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future}}

====3H comics====
[[File:Cryotekcyclonusseries.jpg|upright=2.8|thumb]]

Centuries after the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] was caught up in the Predacon [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s attack on all Cybertron. Despite Megatron's attempts to implant his spark within a Vehicon body, Cyclonus retained his own mind and managed to escape with the desire to restore the glorious Decepticon empire. Cyclonus had already been seduced by [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]]'s ambitions when he joined the [[Wrecker]]s in an attack where a horde of Vehicon drones, led by three all-new Generals, were unable to stop them from stealing an Autobot shuttle and blowing up the spaceport. {{storylink|Departure}}

[[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]] attacked [[Primal Prime]]'s newly arrived team of Maximals. He plunged [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] into the same transwarp portal that the team had come through. He was destroyed in transit. {{storylink|Apelinq's War Journals}}

====Waspscream continuity====
In [[Primax 208.06 Zeta]], [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] were captured by [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspscream]]'s forces and brought back to Cybertron aboard a stolen shuttle from the ''Ark''. By the time that they reached Cybertron, however, they realized that Megatron had broken free and already taken over the planet. Megatron offered his two former lackeys a chance to serve him again, and Inferno, overjoyed at the prospect of aiding his queen, accepted. With a new Vehicon body, he became a [[Vehicon general]] in command of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]s. This upgrade removed most of his madness, but not his loyalty to his beloved queen. After [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] killed Megatron and seized control of Cybertron, Inferno swore revenge and defected, joining up with Waspscream's [[technorganic]] Predacons. Along with Obisidan and their universe's incarnation of [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], Inferno was abducted by [[Unicron]]. Try as Unicron might, Inferno couldn't be broken, seeking only to destroy the two traitors to his colony, and was thus imprisoned in the [[Cauldron]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}} After he was liberated by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], he joined the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] in the [[Universe War]], and wound up fighting alongside a similarly redeemed [[Inferno (Universe)|alternate-universe incarnation of himself]]. {{storylink|Inferno (BW)#Universe (2003)|BotCon 2006 Inferno toy bio}}

===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
After [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] took the credit for capturing [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]], [[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]] exclaimed "What are we? Vehicon drones?" {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Just like in many [[Primax]] realities, a Spark War ensued in the future of [[Viron 102.0 Beta]], caused by a quantum duplicate [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] from [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]] and his army of Vehicons. [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]] was one of the victims of this war. However, he used the [[Genetronic Translink System]] to control a Vehicon body even while his spark was in enemy hands. After the defeat of Megatron, Mirage traveled back in time to guide the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Protector]] against [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}} It's unknown if these are the same Vehicons Slapper was referring to.

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:Derailment SupremeCommanderLioConvoy.jpg|300px|thumb|Violent terrorist Lio Convoy, seen here clearly resisting lawful arrest by enforcement droids.]]

The Vehicons were the end result of [[Galva Convoy]]'s – or more accurately [[Lord Imperious Delirious]]'s – plan to corrupt the energon matrix within the new-formed Maximal to create "Anti-Sparks", as a means of creating an army to wipe Cybertron absolutely clean of conflict by removing the sparks, free will and life of everyone on the planet.

The first three Vehicons were a jet, a tank, and a motorbike, who quickly displayed the ability to infect other Cybertronians with the means to make them into more Vehicons. The [[Builder Assembly]], driven to desperation by being on the losing end of the [[Grand Uprising]], thought the Vehicons were on their side, a weapon that would end the war on their terms. With a suggestion from Eject, a select group of Micromasters were injected with a slow-acting version of the Vehicon's nanites, disguised as a "combat upgrade", then left to be captured by the Resistance. Once inside, the virus turned them into more Vehicons, kicking off the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]]. {{storylink|Safe Spaces}} {{storylink|Derailment}}

The Vehicons quickly spread beyond their initial insertion points and assimilated a massive chunk of Cybertron's population as they went, before the Resistance marched on Iacon to stop them. Summoned to Iacon, Galva Convoy had his offspring assimilate the Builders, creating new drones (helicopter, artillery vehicles and in the case of Assemblybot Ratbat, a [[Diagnostic Drone]]). The Resistance leader, Lio Convoy, led a strike to the [[Grand Mal]], where Galva Convoy resided to try and end the nightmare. Galva Convoy was killed, but this only allowed Delirious to take direct control of the entire army... until he was destroyed by [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] with a K-Bomb, which sent the Vehicons feral, and made them easy pickings. {{storylink|Derailment}}

[[File:InexorableMarch Vehicons.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

In the chaos, however, the reborn Galvatron had managed to acquire three drones, and, after a deca-cycle of work refitting them, brought three new [[Vehicon general]]s to life using the sparks of his cyberdroid assistants. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}} History records would later mention a ''Second'' Vehicon Apocalypse. {{storylink|Lio Convoy: Unity Through Tyranny}}
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==Toys==
===''Beast Machines''===
[[Image:BM Blastcharge-toy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Blastcharge]]
[[Image:BM ultra Jetstorm toy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Ultra Jetstorm]]
[[Image:BM-toy Scavenger.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Scavenger]]
* '''Vehicons''' (1999-2000)
**[[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]] - Deluxe
**[[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] - Deluxe and Ultra
***[[Aero Drone|Sonic Attack Jet]] - Deluxe
**[[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]] - Basic
**[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] - Basic
**[[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]] - Basic
**[[Spy Streak]] - Basic
**[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] - Deluxe
**[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] - Mega
***[[Tank Drone]] - Basic
**[[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] - Deluxe
***[[Cycle Drone#Toys|Motorcycle Drone]] - Basic

:The Vehicons made up fully one half of the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|''Beast Machines'' toyline]]. They were the first new fully-vehicular Transformer toys since the end of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' in 1995, and the first to explore a Cybertronian aesthetic since Generation 1. Their vehicle forms are futuristic and military-themed. Most have a vehicle mode "head" analogue, allowing their vehicle form to look around. As robots, they sport unusually alien stylings and proportions. Some also sport unusual forms of locomotion, including legless hover modes and unicycle wheel bases. Most have a [[spark crystal]] located somewhere on their body.

{{bigquote|These guys hover, walk, roll, crawl... the Vehicons are all about big guns, big firepower.|Hasbro rep at [[BotCon 1999]], on the upcoming Vehicon toys}}

===''Expanded Universe''===
[[File:ExpandedUniversetoy-Cyclonus.jpg|150px|thumb]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Ultra, 2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, 2 drone-missiles

: ''[[Transformers: Expanded Universe|Expanded Universe]]'' Cyclonus is a redeco of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Jetstorm (BM)#Toys|Ultra Jetstorm]], replacing blue with lavender, purple and gray, and the yellows with red. His [[spark]] crystal was [[tampograph]]ed with a Decepticon sigil. He transforms into a Cybertronic fighter jet. His jet mode cockpit/neck is geared up with the pop-up gun turret on his back so that both turn in the same direction when moved. This turret has a light-up feature plus two spring-loaded missiles. Cyclonus has both a "normal" bipedal robot mode and a "flight robot mode" with pop-out thruster engines.

: Cyclonus was available exclusively at [[BotCon 2002]].

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
* '''Nightcruz / Mirage GT / Scavenger''' (Mega-level 3-pack, 2002)
[[File:RID-toy MirageGT.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Vehicon [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]], Mirage GT transforms into a Cybertronic dragster similar in shape to an F-1 racer. In both modes he has pair of pressure-launch tailpipe-missiles; in car mode they attach to his spoiler, while in robot mode one as affixed to each arm. The small blaster-weapon attached to his head can also be removed and used as a hand-held weapon. He was available only in a 3-pack with [[Nightcruz (RID)|Nightcruz]] and [[Scavenger (RID 2001)|Scavenger]].

: This set was released in Japan as a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]" set on [[July 31]], 2002.

: This mold was planned for use as a convention-[[exclusive]] version of [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]], which was ultimately never made.

===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy-TankorObsidian.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
* '''Decepticons''' (2003-2005)
**[[Strika (BM)|Nemesis Strika]] - Deluxe
**[[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]] - Deluxe
**[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] & [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] two-pack

:A few ''Beast Machines'' Vehicon molds were repainted for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line. However, they were labeled as [[Decepticon]]s instead of Vehicons.

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[[File:Universe2003toy-InfernoBotCon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Inferno, Burninate!"]]
*'''Inferno''' (Scout-class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Blade, key

:This [[redeco]] of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] was only available in the customization class at [[BotCon 2006]], along with [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Rumble]]. Parts were provided, but the individuals taking the class had to assemble and paint the toy themselves. For those who wish to reproduce Inferno at home, the following Testors paint colors were used: Gin Green, Bright Blue, Camouflage Gray, Flat White, Cobalt Blue, Deep Pearlescent Purple, Medium Gray, Armored Steel, and Flat Black.

: Inferno transforms into a four-legged "spider tank" with top-mounted cannon. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into the back end of the cannon swings a removable clear-plastic sawblade-sword from the main chamber of the cannon. In robot mode, the fists can be covered with the tank mode spikes, or a "pile driver".

: This mold was also used to make the [[Cobybot]].

===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-Tankor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Tankor, smashing!"]]
*'''Tankor''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #015'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Part of the ninth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Tankor is a brand-new mold that is accurate to his cartoon appearance in robot mode. In both robot mode and tank mode, he has a firing missile that is launched when the cannon barrel is pulled back. Some versions of this figure have two left elbows, preventing him from transforming into [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. So much for [[quality control]].

:He comes with a copy of "[[No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6]]", which places its pages massively out of order.

:Perhaps due to the numerous flaws with the toy and included comic, Tankor was one of the most common [[Shelfwarmer|pegwarmers]] of the ''Thrilling 30'' line, remaining on store shelves for years after its release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Vehicon/Tankor/tankor.htm More information on ''Generations'' Tankor at TFU.info]''
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===Legends===
[[File:Legends-toy Tankor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Tankor''' (Deluxe, 2014-[[November 29|11-29]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG03'''
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Tankor is a redeco of ''Generations'' Tankor with some slight changes in hues and more silver paint. He comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 3|Bonus Edition Vol. 3]] of the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]]. It was unknown if this release had two left elbows plagued from the Hasbro release.

:This figure doubles as the [[Tank Drone|Tankor Drone]]s.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2015-GalvaConvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Galva Convoy''' (Deluxe, [[2015]])
**''Accessories:'' Photon blaster, axe, [[Covenant of Primus]]
:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Timelines|Lio Convoy]] (itself a [[retool]] of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Deluxe|Orion Pax]]), Galva Convoy was the customization class exclusive for [[BotCon 2015]]. He transforms from robot to Cybertronian truck mode, and includes an axe and blaster which can peg into his hands or vehicle sides via [[5 mm post|5mm post]]s.

:For those who completed their assembly of Galva Convoy in the class, an additional Covenant of Primus accessory was given to them, based on the tome's appearance in the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'' cartoon]], and an additional [[Matrix of Conquest]] accessory was raffled during the custom classes (seven winners on Wednesday, nine on Friday). These two items were both handcrafted by Japanese fan Myu, and the included written materials clarified that neither were endorsed by Hasbro. Pre-assembled Galva Convoys were also available for purchase, which did not include the figure's sticker sheet or additional accessories.

:This mold was also used to make [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]].

==Notes==
* According to [[Marty Isenberg]], it was [[Bob Skir]] who came up with the idea of Vehicons as drones. Due to the expense of creating character designs, the first season of Beast Machines could feature only five Maximals and four Vehicons. This raised concerns that the heroes outnumbered the villains, undercutting the threat. Bob's simple but elegant solution was to reuse the design of the three Vehicon minions ad infinitum. Art by accident!<ref>Marty Isenberg at TFNation 2019</ref>

==References==
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Strika (BM)

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Jedijam91: /* Timelines */ Grammatical correction.

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:''Strika is a [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] from the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:StrikaFrontView.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Show-accuracy|Toy accuracy]]? I ''laugh'' at toy accuracy.]]

Many look at '''Strika''' and see a lumbering brute with the processing power of a calculator watch. It's a mistake no-one makes twice. A veteran of countless campaigns, Strika has a keen mind for strategy and tactics, including duping her opponents into thinking she's a lumbering brute with the processing power of a calculator watch, leaving them unprepared for the trap she's sprung around them.

Of course, she understands the value of wholesale destruction as well as surgical strikes. She is not reluctant in the slightest to get into the thick of it herself and throw her impressive weight around, or fill the battlefield with volleys of firepower. She's brains and brawn in one monstrous package, and she only becomes more dangerous when paired with her aerial consort [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]].

{{bigquote|I do not attack. '''''I terminate!'''''|Strika|"[[The Will of the Few]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Patricia Drake]] (English), [[Rikako Aikawa]] (Japanese)|[[Carla Pompílio]] (Portuguese from Brazil), [[Regine Albrecht]] (German), [[Stéphane Excoffier]] (French)}}

[[File:Sparkwar1-itsatrap.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Admiral Ackbar, your line?]]

Like Obsidian, Strika wasn't given an alternate personality, as the previous Vehicon generals had. However, her primary directive was to protect Cybertron, but since [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] ''was'' Cybertron now, her loyalty was misplaced. Built at the same time as Obsidian, Strika remained silent as [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] admired the two new recruits (though she did give him a dirty look). Attacking a topside [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]], she went after the bat when they split up, grounding him with cannon fire. Before she could crush him, though, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] dropped into her party and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] trapped her in a web, though it didn't hold for long under her attempts to escape. Cheetor tried to reason with her, but she turned and sped off, reuniting with Obsidian. When the [[Maximal]]s cornered the two generals, the trap was sprung, as hundreds of drones surrounded the Maximals. Strika expressed smug amazement that the Maximals had fallen for her and Obsidian's "dumb generals" act, complete with faked battle cries/activation codes of "Terminate!" and "Obliterate!"

[[File:Sparkwar1-thrustthinkshestheboss.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Old help, meet the new help.]]

Forced to retreat, the Maximals attempted to escape into the sewers, but Strika's drones popped out from every manhole, cutting them off. After they'd barricaded themselves in the Citadel, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] realized they had been herded there, at which point Obsidian contacted them and revealed himself and Strika. Only the timely intervention of [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] saved the Maximals, her seeds disrupting the drones' targeting systems. Strika was upset to discover her side's scans of Botanica were drastically incomplete. With the Maximals gone, Strika returned with Obsidian to Megatron to accept their punishment for failure, but they were congratulated instead, having given Megatron time to formulate his plan for the sparks. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike|The Strike}}

When Optimus split his team to investigate a vision from the Oracle, Strika was waiting for [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and Botanica at the Citadel. Ambushing the Maximals, she gave chase but temporarily lost them when they hid in a building. However, it didn't take long to locate them, and she mercilessly attacked Botanica while Rattrap was plugged into a [[Holo-chip|holographic pleasure terminal]]. Disabling them, Strika prepared to administer the coup de grace to Botanica, but Rattrap intervened and plugged her into the terminal instead, leaving her admiring the beauty of an undamaged Cybertron. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search|The Search}}

[[File:Sparkofdarkness-strikacloseup.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Have you ever seen Energon in the moonlight, Primal? It appears quite black."]]

As Megatron prepared to enact his plan, Strika and Obsidian were assigned to guard the [[Grand Mal]]'s exterior. When the Maximals attempted to enter the Grand Mal, Silverbolt, Cheetor and Nightscream caused some major problems for the two with Rattrap's signature-altering devices—until Strika used one of the devices to send feedback through the other units, allowing the Maximals to be detected. She then got thrown into Obsidian by Noble. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege|The Siege}}

With Megatron's seeming destruction, Obsidian and Strika were at a loss. Offered a place with the Maximals by Cheetor, Strika was incredulous at the notion, but she and Obsidian accepted after a crazed mutant zombie thing tried to scrap her and everyone else present. Thrust slagged them off for this, pointing out they were loyal to everyone and that meant loyal to no one. When Megatron's crazed spark entered the Grand Mal, Obsidian and Strika moved to intercept. It wasn't too successful. However, when Megatron's spark was repolarized and bonded to a Diagnostic Drone, Strika and Obsidian seized him and vacated the premises, swearing their loyalty to Megatron once more: Thrust's words had made an impact on them. Megatron, however, was infuriated and refused to accept it was tactically necessary to have withdrawn. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}

[[File:Endgame2-floaters.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Gross, Cheetor left a floater!]]

Along with Obsidian and Thrust, Strika led the final assault on the Grand Mal, though she spent her time chasing Maximals rather than attacking the floating base (and chasing Thrust around for a while after Nightscream planted a device on her that made her see others as Maximals). {{storylink|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral|The Downward Spiral}}

After making a massive assault on the downed fortress and taking out Blackarachnia personally, Strika, Obsidian, and Thrust cornered Cheetor in the Grand Mal's engine room. However, the crafty cat activated the anti-gravity drive, sending Strika and Obsidian hurtling up into Cybertron's orbit. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall|When Legends Fall}}

====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
As Megatron's polarized spark traveled from body to body near the end of the [[Spark War]], it settled in an [[Aero Drone]] body and attacked Strika, Obsidian, Nightscream, and Cheetor. Though it could not communicate in this form, it silently cursed Strika and Obsidian for switching allegiances at the first opportunity.
{{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}

====3H comics====
Though marooned in orbit, Strika and Obsidian were otherwise undamaged and were able to serve Cybertron once more. When the [[Quintesson]]s invaded technorganic Cybertron one week after the [[Great Transformation]], Obsidian rewired an orbiting monitoring station for combat, while Strika used its artillery to take down an impressive target. The Quintesson ship ''[[Paradigm]]'' was destroyed in low orbit over [[Polyhex]]. Strika and Obsidian turned their attentions to the planetary defense grid. Though they had faith in the Maximals below, as they ''had'' bested even ''them'', the two still served the lofty goal of protecting Cybertron from invaders. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsBusinessTrip11-villainladies.jpg|thumb|]]
In one of the [[Legends World]] [[Tigatron]]'s dreams, Strika was among the evil female Transformers who sought to kidnap him and fought the heroic female Transformers guarding him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 11|Bonus Edition Vol. 11}}

Obsidian and Strika were seen in the skies over techno-organic Cybertron following the end of the war for the sparks. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Primax 208.06 Zeta]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], unleashed Obsidian against the Predacon resistance in the ongoing [[Spark War]], but without Strika to temper him, Obsidian successfully conspired with [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] to assassinate Megatron. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}}
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====''Cybertron'' comic====
[[File:Optimusprimaluniverseend.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|See her way in the back? Falling into the goop?]]

Hailing from [[Primax 704.08 Gamma]], {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}} "Nemesis" Strika was a [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minion of Unicron]] during the [[Universe War]]. At the end of the multiversal conflict, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]'s [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] fought one last desperate battle within [[Unicron]] against the Minions of Unicron. Strika was of these Minions, and she met a gruesome end when Unicron himself vanished beneath them, somehow due to the [[Unicron Singularity]]. Though Optimus Primal and his warriors were able to escape through a dimensional portal, Strika and Obsidian fell to their doom in the molten lakes of the [[Pit (Universe)|Pit]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}} [[Vector Prime]] noted a certain symmetry to them dying alongside versions of their consorts. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
[[File:Termination StrikaCongratulatesSandstorm.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.7|]]
Strika was a part of an all-female team of archaeologists that had discovered an ancient factory that could be the key to the Transformers' origins. When the Autobots arrived to investigate, Strika let them see for themselves. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

At the dawn of the [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]] in [[2013]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was comatose and years of peace under the second Golden Age had left Cybertron unprepared for outright war. Obsidian took command of Cybertron's military force, with Strika at his side as co-strategist and warrior. [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s clone armies swept across Cybertron nonetheless, taking control of its most important polities. But Strika and the other survivors of these attacks struck back; disguising themselves as [[Empty|Empties]], they approached the clone [[Thundercracker (MW)|Thundercracker]] and ambushed him while his guard was down. Though the other 'bots fighting alongside them did not have the military experience both Strika and Obsidian shared, [[Sandstorm (MW)|Sandstorm]] and [[Octane]] proved themselves to be useful allies. Through expert coordination of their squad in battle, Obsidian and Strika managed to defeat Thundercracker's drones and capture him. Strika forcefully interrogated Thundercracker to give up the location of his commander [[Megaplex]], and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and Sandstorm suggested to the clone that it'd be best if he surrendered the information quickly before Strika ''actually'' lost her temper.

[[File:ObsidianStrikabattlefield-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Battle Couple]]
Strika and her compatriots confronted Megaplex in Iacon, and managed to surround his army with their own, thanks to [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]'s holographic abilities. The battle was going in favor of Strika's side, until Sandstorm suddenly turned on them and cut down Obsidian with a laser-blast; the pacifist was in truth a clone and sleeper agent planted in the Autobots' army. Then, Jhiaxus and the greater bulk of his soldiery arrived. {{storylink|Termination}}

Facing off against a squad of [[Sandstorm drone]]s, Obsidian and Strika declared to the onlooking Jhiaxus that they would fight him to the bitter end. With Jhiaxus unwilling to let up his invasion, Strika engaged the enemy, blasting a hole in a nearby drone. The whole battlefield then lit up with laser blasts, and Strika and her cohort pressed on in their defending of their homeworld. She rescued [[Octane]] from a squad of [[Thundercracker drone]]s during the battle, only to be rescued right back when Octane shot down one of the drones sneaking up on her.

After the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], Obsidian and Strika quickly vanished from public view, not wanting their faces to remind the public of the recent brutal conflict. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}
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===''Kre-O'' comic===
Strika was at [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]] before it was attacked by [[Earth]]'s worst criminals. {{Storylink|The Brick List: Earth's Most Wanted}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The Will of the Few|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #7]]}}

[[File:TheWillOfTheFew-unhappyarrival.jpg|thumb|250px]]

Strika was a descendant of the [[Liege Maximo]]'s [[Thirteen Tribes|tribe]]–a repentant faction that had turned against their deceitful leader and interred him aboard the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Vigilem]], which became known as "Carcer". {{storylink|Heavy}} By the present day, Strika served aboard "Carcer" under the command of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. When Cybertron reestablished contact with the citizens of Carcer, Strika joined the crew as they "greeted" [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] when they arrived, mistakenly believing that they were visiting [[Tempo]], a Titan crewed by peaceful philosophers. Having previously witnesed the brawl between [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] some weeks previously, Strika and the other members of Carcer's security team cornered the pair and nearly killed them before Elita One appeared and ordered them to stand down.

[[File:ThewillOfTheFew-iterminate.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|[[Dalek|EX-TER-MIN-ATE! EX-TER-MIN-ATE!]]]]

Accompanying her commander into the throne room of the ship, Strika stood silent guard, with Obsidian flanking the other side. When Elita One easily saw through Starscream's lies, she ordered Strika to seize him. Easily overpowering the relatively smaller 'bot, Strika held him and was about to execute him for lying to Elita One (a capital offense aboard Carcer) when Windblade intervened and through an impassioned plea, convinced Elita One not only to ''not'' execute Starscream, but to join Carcer with the Council of Worlds. Strika escorted the two out of the throne room, and as Starscream and Windblade quickly made their way back to the spacebridge, Starscream remarked that if the rest of the crew was anything like Strika, they'd just found the most powerful group of Transformers in a lost colony yet! {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}

As ambassadors and members of the [[Council of Worlds]], Strika and Obsidian made an effort to acclimate to life on Cybertron. {{storylink|Choose Me}} After [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] announced his intent to annex [[Earth]] into the Council, Strika attended the first meeting discussing this sudden change of events. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}}

When the Council re-convened to discuss a string of mysterious [[mnemosurgery|mnemosurgical]] assaults and the growing distrust of the [[Badgeless]], Strika and Obsidian were both present. The Committee moved to have Ironhide investigate the crime spree; subsequently, Strika went off to go spar with Chromia for fun. {{storylink|07:00:00}} Things turned sour following the death of [[Drunkatron|an inebriated Decepticon]], which most chalked up to police brutality. Ultimately, Ironhide stepped up as the new head of Cybertronian security. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}} At a later meeting, she listened to Ironhide's report on the new recruits. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}} When [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] appeared and began laying waste to Iacon, Strika and the other Council delegates were evacuated. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

[[File:DesperateMeasures-StrikaVsDevastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"Y'know what? Frag power levels! Frag super-robots! AND FRAG! '''YOU!!!'''"]]
The Council later met with Optimus to hear his side of the story, with Strika demanding an explanation for Optimus's behaviour. Although Prime insisted that his intentions were pure, its members unanimously voted against allowing Earth a seat on the council. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}} When Optimus raised a Titan from on Earth, the Council began re-considering its verdict. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

Several months later, a wave of undead Titans descended on Cybertron. Knowing what was at stake if the Titans destroyed Carcer, Strika coordinated Carcer's crew as they battled the Titans in the upper atmosphere, destroying them before they could make planetfall. {{storylink|Ping}} Unfortunately, this wasn't enough to appease Starscream, who demanded that Carcer transform to help [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] on the ground. When negotiations broke down, the Cybertronian leader sicced [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on the orbiting ship as a distraction while Windblade and her allies infiltrated the Titan's brain chamber. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} Strika redirected her team to fire on the [[combiner]]; effortlessly catching one of Devastator's punches and redirecting it. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|Desperate Measures}} Devastator's distraction bought time for Windblade's team; when Windblade engaged a [[cityspeaker]] link with Strika's ship, Vigilem awoke and began transforming. Realizing that Vigilem was going to disgorge the Liege Maximo after eons of imprisonment, Strika and her troops rushed to "Sector Zero", ready to blast whatever came through the door. They arrived too late–the energy released as the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] escaped knocked her team unconscious. Strika managed to stay online just long enough to witness Liege Maximo before she too passed out. {{storylink|Rubicon}}

[[File:FirstStrike03-SoundwaveVsStrika.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|Knocking her over is one thing, but did Soundwave shrink her too?]]
As Iacon struggled to rebuild from this latest attack, the Council reconvened to meet with Optimus Prime once again. Prime suggested sharing Transformer technology with [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]'s tribe of Junkion nomads, but Starscream shot down the proposal, citing a violation of the [[Tyrest Accord]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}}

When human terrorists began attacking [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Strika halted [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[M.A.S.K.]] before [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] intervened. Unwilling to listen, Strika marked all humans for death before engaging Soundwave in melee combat. Before she could unleash the power of her tank mode, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] interceded to bring everyone to the [[Spire]] to sort everything out much to Strika's disbelief. {{storylink|First Strike issue 3|First Strike #3}} Strika later appeared again alongside the rest of the Council of Worlds as they accepted Optimus Prime's first shipment of [[Ore-13]] to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] began its attack on the [[Cybertronian colonies]], Strika was in the Council war room when Starscream revealed the existence of the [[Decepticon Vengeance Division]], a massive [[Decepticon fleet]] that he planned to unleash on the monster. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} Starscream's attack ended in miserable failure, resulting in Unicron personally attacking Cybertron. Elita One recalled all the Carcerians to their ship so they could deploy [[Victorion]] within the Chaos Bringer's innards only for [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Worldsweeper]] to cripple their craft, Strika perishing along with her crew as their ship fell to pieces. {{storylink|Our Finest}} Her corpse was presumably destroyed when Elita defiantly rammed the totaled ship into Unicron's face. {{storylink|Road's End}}
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===''TransTech''===
One version of Strika wound up in [[Axiom Nexus]]. There, she befriended [[Spacewarp]] and [[Treadbolt]]. The three of them were known to sample Cybertron's nightlife together, with Spacewarp noting that there were plenty of 'bots who liked their partners plus-sized. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/31}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five|''Transformers'' #11]]}}

[[File:WeHaveDecievedYou-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], Strika was once one of the four [[Great General]]s who coordinated the war against [[Exarchon]] and his forces. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down}} Strika organized and commanded "[[Strika's Heavies]]", a renowned heavy artillery unit who participated in the battle that razed [[Yuss]] and rescued [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from [[Exarchon]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} After the war, Strika retired from active service; dissatisfied with the post-war [[Autobot]] government and the [[Nominus Edict]] it upheld, she became a [[Senate|Senator]], representing Megatron's new [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] party in the Senate alongside Megatron himself and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}

After the insurgent group known as [[The Rise]] had launched a false-flag attack on [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]], Strika stood with Megatron as he rebranded their movement into something more aggressive. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} She and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] were with Megatron when he observed the destruction of an immersant [[Titan (group)|Titan]] by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], another necessary step in the Ascenticons' secret guidance of the Rise and their message. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} With Soundwave implicated in the events at the Titan, Megatron decreed that he and Strika would be the public face of the Ascenticons for the foreseeable future, while Soundwave remained in their offices under protection and command of the [[Ascenticon Guard]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} As tensions flared across Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] sought to crack down on the Ascenticons by convening the Senate without them. In response, Megatron speed-tracked his plans; along with Ratbat and Strika, he barged into the Senate and used the pulpit to dismiss the assembled Senators and launch an armed takeover. Strika restrained Sentinel as Megatron made his speech announcing the rise of the "Decepticons", then, along with [[Apeface]] and [[Clench (G1)|Clench]], drove [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]'s [[Senate Guard]] out of the building before announcing to the stunned onlookers outside the Senate building that the Decepticons had triumphed. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}

[[File:WarWorldAwakenings-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

Their takeover of the Senate complete, Strika set about assembling a team of "New Heavies" to enforce the regime that a included a mixture of veteran soldiers and new recruits; she later stood by Megatron as he implored the imprisoned Senators to accept his rule before the Autobot resistance attacked. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} Some time later, after Sentinel Prime's death, Strika defended Megatron's decision to send the [[Rainmaker]]s to bring in the ex-Autobot leader to [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. While Megatron went off to run the city from [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]], he ordered Strika to keep the old Senate building locked down until the Senators within bent to their will. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}} Strika and her Heavies later launched a full-scale attack on the [[Pyramid (Cybertron)|Forge Pyramid]] to recover the [[Spark|Titanspark]]s stored underneath, but didn't make much headway before the building flooded with molten plasma and forced them into a retreat. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}}

When Optimus Prime and Megatron parlayed, Strika met with [[Pyra Magna]] and projected Megatron's [[hologram]]. When discussions broke down, Strika used her [[suppressor spear]] to privately have a political discussion with Pyra before both their forces came to blows. By the time that Strika had returned to Decepticon Headquarters, it was found that the Autobots had already made their way out of Iacon. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}
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==Toys==
===Beast Machines===
[[File:BMtoy-Strika.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You will spend hours activating my addictive gimmickry.]]
* '''Strika''' (Deluxe, 2001)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

:Part of the ninth wave of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Deluxes (and the second to feature the "Battle For the Spark" [[subline imprint|subline]] branding), Strika transforms into a Cybertronic six-wheeled assault tank. Two pressure-launch missiles are mounted on her tank-mode trunk-like area, and pressing the figure's [[spark crystal]] causes them to pom-pom back and forth to simulate firing. Both gimmicks are fully functional in both modes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Vehicon/Strika/stryka.htm More information on Strika at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy NemesisStrika.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|More like Nemesis Reprolabels.com, am I right?]]
*'''Nemesis Strika''' (Deluxe, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: Released in the sixth wave of 2003's ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxes, "Nemesis Strika" is a [[redeco]] and minor [[retool]]ing of the original ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Strika toy. The figure's chest was retooled to accommodate the addition of a [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]]. Unusually, this insignia is not a [[tampograph]]ed [[Paint operation|paint application]], but a [[sticker|paper sticker]] (and ''not'' the one seen in the [[:File:Nemesisstrikatoy.jpg|Hasbro stock photography]] of the toy).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/NemesisStrika/nemesisstrika.htm More information on Nemesis Strika at TFU.info]''
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===Beast Wars Returns===
{{anchor|BWR}}
[[File:BWRtoy-VehiconStrika.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The show model didn't have one bit of lavender, yet, hey, here we are.]]
*'''Vehicon Strika''' (Deluxe, [[2005]]-[[April 14|04-14]])
**''ID number:'' '''BR-13'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: In 2005 the toy was [[redeco]]ed and released as part of the Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)#2005 (Beast Wars Returns)|Beast Wars Returns]]'' series, the Japanese name for ''Beast Machines''. Having been produced several years after the cartoon, this version casually attempted a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] look than the original by swapping out the originally silver plastic for magenta and lavender, but making no other deco changes. The figure retained the mold changes used for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' release (see above), and since no actual paint operations were changed from the original ''Beast Machines'' version, the part of her chestplate where the ''Universe'' faction symbol went just has a gold stripe going up through it, with the sides in silver.
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===Timelines===
[[File:BotCon2013toy-Strika.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Machine Wars: Termination''' (BotCon box set, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Strika is a [[retool]] of [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] [[Warpath (G1)#Generations|Warpath]], transforming into a fictional H-tread tank. A spring-loaded missile launcher is placed on her right shoulder (usable in both modes). There are rods in both her legs and arms that are compatible with [[c joint]] accessories. In tank mode, her turret can rotate and the barrel can articulate upwards.

: Strika was only available in a [[BotCon 2013]]-exclusive boxset with [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]], [[Skywarp (MW)#Timelines|Skywarp]], [[Obsidian (BM)#Timelines|Obsidian]], and [[Megaplex#Timelines|Megaplex]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BCStrika/strika.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Strika at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsDeluxeWarpathMold}}
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy StrikaKreon.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|She's a brick. TAAANK. She's mighty-mighty.]]
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)

: A [[Kreon]] Strika, based on the ''Timelines'' toy above, was released in a [[BotCon 2013]]-exclusive ''Machine Wars'' box-set-themed ''[[Kre-O]]'' five-pack, limited to 1500 pieces. Unlike most ''Transformers'' Kreons, she reuses the diver helmet from the ''Battleship'' building sets, with the visor raised up to replicate her helmet "frill".

: Though she lacks an alternate vehicle build like the Kreon [[Micro-Changer]]s, it's not hard to come up with one thanks to the clip-on treads on her arms and the general "looseness" of Kreon-based vehicle builds.

: This bagged set also includes Kreons of the BotCon 2013 box-set versions of [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Hoist]], [[Megaplex#Kre-O|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (BM)#Kre-O|Obsidian]], and [[Skywarp (MW)#Kre-O|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BCKre-OStrika/strika.htm More information on Strika at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:FFOD4-StrikaGlyph.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*''Beast Machines'' story editor [[Bob Skir]] wanted to depict Obsidian and Strika's return to Cybertron after the reformatting wave hit in the last episode, making them the only two purely mechanical beings remaining. However, this never made it into the series.
* The name "Strika" is possibly derived from "{{w|Stryker}}", a type of eight-wheeled all-wheel-drive armored combat vehicle.
* In the Chinese dub of Beast Machines, Strika was voiced by a male actor. Obsidian introduced him as his close friend, instead of his consort.
* Strika's appearance in the text story "[[Flames of Yesterday]]" is based on a generic crowd-filler character who appeared in the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]". However, Strika is not meant to be the generic; she simply shares the design in homage to the infamously shoddy animation work of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" using models at random.<ref>Personal correspondence with writer [[Jesse Wittenrich]].</ref>
* Strika was not originally intended to appear in the [[2019 IDW continuity]]; artist [[Anna Malkova]] drew her in a crowd scene in [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five|issue #11]], and writer [[Brian Ruckley]] liked the idea so much that he incorporated her into the plot of future issues.<ref>Anna Malkova panel at Ia-Con Online</ref> Unusually for this very toyetic universe, she's drawn based on her design from the previous IDW continuity.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Strika''' (ストライカ ''Sutoraika'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Strika''' (Taiwan, 史翠卡 ''Shǐcuìkǎ''), '''Dàlì Shén''' (China, 大力神, "Hercules")

==References==
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[[Category:Council members]]
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[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Transformers]]
[[Category:Machine Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Minions of Unicron]]
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DUCK-E

2021-07-27T23:47:23Z

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{{factions|autobot|minicon}}
:''DUCK-E is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Animated DUCK-E.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Anatidaephobia: The fear that somewhere, somehow, a duck is watching you.]]
'''DUCK-E''', short for '''D'''ynamic '''U'''niversal '''C'''ybertronian '''K'''inetic '''E'''ngineer,<ref>http://twitpic.com/5iorbl Animated Mini-Con names on Twitpic</ref> looks weird.

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon continuity===
DUCK-E was one of several (tiny) guards inside [[Trypticon Prison]] who made sure that Decepticon prisoners stayed put. {{storylink|The Stunti-Con Job}}

==Notes==
*DUCK-E is the only Trypticon Prison guard not based on an ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Mini-Con]]. Instead, he is a reference to the titular character of the well-received 2008 Pixar movie ''{{w|WALL-E}}'', albeit with some obvious [[Rubber Ducky|waterfowl-inspired influences]].
*DUCK-E is also likely a reference to the [[Rubber Ducky|duck companion]] to [[Megatron (BW)|another Megatron]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Duck-E}}
[[Category:Animated Autobots]]
[[Category:Animated Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Convention-original characters]]

Stinger (AOE)

2020-04-03T04:38:20Z

Jedijam91: /* Notes */

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{{disambig3|Stinger}}
:''Stinger is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Stinger.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"Who are you calling [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]? He's [[Bumblebee (film)|already dead]]."]]

Innovation. Efficiency. Style. [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]] rolls them out as you've never before experienced with '''Stinger''', the all-new transformable [[drone]] produced on and exclusively for the [[Earth]] market. Improving on our [[Bumblebee (Movie)|competitor's efforts]], Stinger specialises in serving all your sabotage needs.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/characters.cfm?bot=Stinger Stinger bio at Hasbro]</ref> A combination of years of KSI's intensive engineering research with the cutting-edge styling of their partners at [http://www.pagani.com/ Pagani Automobili], Stinger is as beautiful as it is functional.

{{quote|Inspired by Bumblebee, but '''better in every way'''.|KSI promotional video on Stinger|''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]''}}

==Fiction==

===''Age of Extinction'' film===
[[File:Stingerstings.jpg|300px|thumb|left|"I've heard of [[Partformer|partsforming]], but this is ridiculous."]]

Stinger was one of a number of drones created by KSI, using salvaged supplies of [[Living metal|transformium]] from the remains of deceased Transformers and recycled into raw materials. Stinger was deliberately designed to evoke [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]; the engineers who supervised the creation of Stinger noted that their model supposedly "improved" on the many design flaws that the "antique" Bumblebee possessed.

A prototype of Stinger was displayed in KSI's headquarters when [[Cade Yeager|Cade]], [[Shane Dyson|Shane]], and Bumblebee infiltrated the building. Infuriated by KSI's claims, Bumblebee wound up knocking over the prototype, leaving Shane to take the heat when KSI staff arrived to investigate.

[[File:AOE- Stinger death.jpg|300px|thumb|This one's for all the fans who'd prefer Cliffjumper over this guy.]]
Shortly afterwards, the working Stinger unit was deployed alongside [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] to chase down and apprehend the Autobots as they fled [[Chicago]], firing a missile at the fleeing Autobots. Though Stinger pursued his targets relentlessly, the arrival of [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] and the subsequent capture of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] led KSI to recall both Galvatron and Stinger before the government could discover them.

When Galvatron revealed his true nature and commandeered KSI's man-made Transformer army, Stinger was among the many drones deployed in [[Hong Kong]] to seize the [[Seed]]; he pursued Bumblebee and the other Autobots, and eventually engaged his yellow doppelganger atop [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]]. The pair grappled as Strafe flew through Hong Kong, but Bumblebee emerging triumphant after impaling him in the head and then shooting him, blowing his body apart. Strafe happily gnawed on Stinger's decapitated head, while a smug Bumblebee remarked he hated "cheap [[Knockoff|knock-offs]]". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

===Titan ''Age of Extinction'' comic===
[[File:AcceptNoSubstitutes bumblebee vs stinger.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|"Hey, Hasbro, it won't contradict the film if we have Stinger show up early will it?" "Piss off, Titan, we're counting money."]]
Following a breakout at KSI's laboratories, Stinger disguised himself as [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and attacked a power plant, hoping to draw out the [[Autobot]]. He subsequently headed into a nearby forest, and set fire to an occupied house to attract Bumblebee's attention. As the Autobot attempted to rescue the house's occupant, Stinger punched him into a tree, and welded Bumblebee's battle mask down to render the two of them identical. A brief battle ensued, ending when [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] arrived. Stinger mimicked Bumblebee's beeping to confuse the Autobot leader, but he was able to identify his real comrade when the scout dived to save the human from a fall. His cover blown, Stinger pulled a gun on Optimus, but had it knocked from his hand, and quickly fled the scene. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 5.3|Accept No Substitutes!}}

===Swindle's Spiel===
[[Swindle (G1)#TransTech|Swindle]] of [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] had several Stinger units for sale, and considered them to be his best-selling drone model. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Swindle's Spiel|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/05}}
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==Games==
===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{Note|Stinger is not a playable character in the campaign of ''Rise of the Dark Spark'', but is available to use in Escalation if the game is purchased from [[Walmart]], and subsequently via DLC. He shares his default ability with Bumblebee – the Ammo Supply Core.}}

Part of [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s crew, Stinger was present for Drift's interrogation. He then followed Lockdown away, presumably to assist in his objective of retrieving the "amplifier". {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

====3DS====
{{Charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}}}

===''Transformers Ultimate Allstars''===
{{Charstubgame|{{storylink|Lost Age}} {{storylink|Lost Age II}}}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
{{anchor|WalmartLegion}}
[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Stinger.jpg|thumb|300px|''Doc Stinger'' in the house.]]
*'''Decepticon Stinger''' (Legion Class, [[2014]])
: A [[repaint]] of the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Series 2 Legion Class [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] toy, superficially changed to resemble Stinger. A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States (also available at Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Müller drug stores in Germany), Stinger came in multi-lingual packaging, with no bio, as well as no weapons of any kind. The stock photography on the back of his packaging depicts the differently decoed "Scene Pack" version of Stinger (see below).

:In vehicle mode, Stinger's front hood/chest and his front windshield/back panel can slightly pop out by accident if one rolls his vehicle mode by gripping/pressing his side doors/arms. The chest also slightly pops out if one pushes his vehicle mode down with a touch of a finger.

:For some reason the back of his card has a [[General Motors|GM]] logo despite his vehicle mode not being a real car design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/WMLegStinger/stinger.htm More information on Legion Stinger at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|WalmartVsSlug}}
[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack legion Stinger.jpg|thumb|300px|When in doubt, redeco from Sideways.]]
*'''Decepticon Stinger & Dinobot Slug''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
: Stinger is a minor redeco (possibly even a mere [[repaint]]) of ''Cyberverse'' Series 2 [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]], itself a retool of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] with standard ''Cyberverse'' hands sporting [[C joint|3mm peg]] holes. While the deco somewhat resembles the on-screen Pagani Huayra that Stinger transforms into, the alternate mode is a modified Audi R8, the [[alternate mode]] used for Sideways in the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' film]]. Stinger is packaged with a redeco of ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (toyline)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Guiledart#Toys|Guiledart]] as [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]. This two-pack was exclusively available at Walmart stores in the United States and at Asda stores in the United Kingdom.

: The original version of this sculpt was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Override (TF 2010)|Override]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/WM2pkStinger/stinger.htm More information on two-pack Stinger at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|WalmartScenePack}}
[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 3-pack legion Stinger.jpg|thumb|300px|Inspired by Stinger, but '''mostly the same in every way'''.]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe''' (Scene Pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:Available only in a "Scene Pack" with a ''Cyberverse'' Series 1 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Walmart3Pack|Bumblebee]] redeco and an unchanged ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Deluxe Class [[Strafe (AOE)#TRUStrafeBeeStingerPack|Strafe]], Stinger is again made from the ''Cyberverse'' Knock Out mold, but has slightly different paint operations compared to his single carded release. Stinger also comes with the ''Cyberverse'' Series 2 accessory based on [[Ratchet (WFC)|''Prime'' Ratchet]]'s scalpel in clear purple.

: This three-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom, at Müller drug stores in Germany, and at Auchan stores in Italy. Along with Bumblebee, a number of loose Stingers (often without his weapon, and his enemy Strafe) is later dumped at several Hobby Shops in Asia.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/WM3pkStinger/stinger.htm More information on Scene Pack Stinger at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|Walmart1StepBonus}}
*'''Mega 1-Step Bumblebee with Bonus Value Decepticon Stinger''' (bonus pack, 2014)
:A Walmart exclusive version of the [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#WalmartBonus|Mega 1-Step Bumblebee]] figure that includes a "bonus value" Legion Class Stinger figure. Both figures are unchanged from their original single releases.

====Robots in Disguise====
{{anchor|OneStep}}
[[File:AOEOneStepStinger.JPG|thumb|300px|Looks like [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has some new eyecandy to drool over.]]
*'''Decepticon Stinger''' (One-Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''LA12'''
**''Japanese release date'': 2014-[[August 2|08-02]]

: Stinger transforms from a licensed Pagani Huayra into a robot in a single step at the push of a button on his windshield. After transforming into robot mode, Stinger needs to transform back into vehicle in both steps: Push down the button again while clamping the vehicle parts together by hand to make it secure. Many figures feature a defect or a [[design flaw]] where the left ankle assembly cannot support the weight of the figure and therefore does not fully extend resulting in a slightly lopsided stance in robot mode.

:Stinger was originally solicited as a mass retail release before it was revealed at [[BotCon 2014]] that at least some of Stinger's toys —including this one— would be released as [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]]s.<ref name="stingerwalmart">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/rumor-some-age-of-extinction-stinger-toys-to-be-wal-mart-exclusives-180508/ "Rumor - Some Age of Extinction Stinger Toys to be Wal-Mart Exclusives"] at TFW2005.</ref> Oddly, despite sporting a "Walmart exclusive" sticker on its packaging, One-Step Changer Stinger was found at multiple [[Target]] stores as well as online stores like Entertainment Earth.<ref name="target1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/age-of-extinction-one-step-changer-stinger-released-walmart-exclusive-found-at-target-180637/ "Age of Extinction One-Step Changer Stinger Released - Walmart Exclusive Found at Target?"] at TFW2005.</ref><ref name="target2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/993089-walmart-exclusive-one-step-stinger-found-target-2.html#post11288436 Another TFW2005 post] about One-Step Changer Stinger at Target.</ref><ref name="target3">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/993089-walmart-exclusive-one-step-stinger-found-target-4.html#post11290808 ''Another'' TFW2005 post] about One-Step Changer Stinger at Target.</ref> The packaging also still sports the mass retail assortment number, implying a last-minute change in its release, and the factory simply went by the product code/assortment numbers on the packaging and shipped the figure with the other mass retail figures, despite the sticker.

:In Canada, Stinger was also available as a Walmart exclusive. Meanwhile, in Germany, Stinger was originally believed to be exclusive to Müller drug stores (like various other ''Age of Extinction'' figures and multi-packs that are exclusive to Walmart in the US), but later turned out to be a general retail release.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] ''Lost Age Series'' release of Stinger (a normal retail release) features darker red plastic, and that's about it for changes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/OSCStinger/stinger.htm More information on One-Step Changer Stinger at TFU.info]''
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====Movie Advanced Series====
[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-DecepticonStinger.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Well, it's better than what happened to the [[Mirage (Movie)|other red sports car]]...]]
*'''Decepticon Stinger''' (Deluxe, [[2015]]-[[January 31|01-31]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD32'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 throwing stars

:Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' line, Decepticon Stinger is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]] Generations'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#2014Deluxe|Bumblebee]], and transforms from a robot with flip-out arm cannon and a battle mask with green paint details to resemble his "visors", to a 2014 {{w|Chevrolet Camaro}} concept car with a detail of his on-screen vehicle mode, rather than the actual Pagani Huayra as seen in the film. Like the deluxe Bumblebee, he includes two '[[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake kibble]]' hubcaps, which can be screen-accurately mounted on his back, removed and held as throwing star weapons, or store underneath his vehicle mode. Stinger cannot transform into vehicle mode with the Shurikens pegged on his back.

:As with the original mold, Stinger's rear vehicle kibble and shoulder armor are mistransformed in order to fit in the package.
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots_WalmartStinger.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Cliffjumper is a traitor, I knew it!]]

*'''Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe''' (Walmart exclusive, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''44'''
:Stinger is a Dinobot Rider comprising [[Drift (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Drift]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]] Dinobot Rider parts. This is done to evoke a car mode very similar but not identical to Bumblebee's just as his in-film incarnation. He comes into a [[Walmart]] exclusive three-pack with Bumblebee and [[Strafe (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Strafe]]. He uses a sword and has battle damage in the vehicle mode.

:Like most ''Construct Bots'' figures, Stinger's rubber ball joints can harden over time, which prevents smooth posing.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy StingerKreon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"You're comparing yourself to me...ha! You're not even good enough to be my fake."]]
*'''Decepticon Replicator''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Pieces'': '''77'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#DecepticonReplicator|Bumblebee]], [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Kre-O|Nemesis Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Replicator|Optimus Prime]], "[[Scientist]]", Stinger
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: Available only in the "[[Decepticon Replicator]]" set, [[Kreon]] Stinger is (naturally) based on the Bumblebee that comes in the same set. He has the same helmet and gun, the same chest and leg [[tampograph]]s (just with red details instead of yellow and gunmetal instead of silver), but a different, smirking face with pupil-less eyes. He is meant to fit inside the set's cylindrical display case/replicator tube, which has a (barely) rotating base to spin him around on.

: This set was not made available in U.S. or Canadian markets, seemingly only hitting stores in Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, and China, continuing the tradition of making Stinger merchandise bizarrely hard to find in Hasbro's markets.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Better in every way.]]
* '''Decepticon Stinger''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''Number'': '''02'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-02'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': 4 shuriken, Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' "Decepticon Stinger" is an entirely new mold, transforming from robot to licensed Pagani Huayra and back in 21 steps. He includes 4 shuriken, as well as a cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''. The shuriken can either be placed on his back or his forearm. They store underneath his car mode but stick out somewhat. The roof of the car transforms into the stinger he used in the film. Care should be taken when transforming the figure, since part of the stinger weapon is prone to snapping off at the hinge.

[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Stinger-Vehicle-Stock-Photo-Comparison.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]
:Depending on the quality control between each sample, some units might be missing one or both of their rear view mirror pieces (as pictured on the TakaraTomy stock photo on the right), which can be identified in-package by looking at the shoulder "pylons".

:Stinger, along with the rest of Wave 1 Deluxes, was made available at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] following New York [[Toy Fair 2018]], two months ahead of the scheduled brick and mortar release date. This mold was retooled to make a [[KSI Sentry#Toys|KSI Sentry]].
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==Merchandise==
===Pop!===
[[File:Pop! Stinger.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Inspired by Stinger, but morbidly deformed.]]
*'''Stinger''' (2014)

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Movies'' segment, [[Funko]]'s ''[[Funko Pop!|Pop!]]'' Stinger is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his...well, not exactly his screen-accurate appearance in ''Age of Extinction'', but more of a [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper-ish]] look since this is just the red version of Bumblebee's body, given the mask-less look.
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===Battle Brigade===
*'''Stinger''' (2014)

:This plush version of Stinger was exclusive to Walmart.
{{charstubtoys}}

==Notes==
[[File:AOE Stinger concept.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
*The Pagani Huayra was at one point intended as the alternate mode of a female robot with the working name '''Widow Maker'''.<ref name="vitaly">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-9/age-of-extinction-concept-art-by-vitaly-bulgarov-180636/ Age of Extinction concept art by Vitaly Bulgarov] at TFW2005, including "Widow Maker".</ref><ref name="jung">[https://stevejungart.com/projects/KYk59?album_id=856436 Age of Extinction concept art by Steve Jung] at Comicbook.com, including "Widow Maker".</ref>
*The Legends/Legion Class Stinger toy from the two-pack with Slug marks the third time this sculpt is used to represent an on-screen movie character, even though all three of them used different alternate modes in the films themselves: ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways, the original release of the sculpt, transformed into an Audi R8 (the toy is modified to avoid having to acquire a license), ''Dark of the Moon'' Mirage/"Dino" into a Ferrari 458 Italia, and Stinger into a Pagani Huayra.
*[[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> This is corroborated by toy listings "leaked" to the public in late [[2013]], which included a 'Decepticon Stinger' toy in the mass-retail Deluxe assortment.<ref>[[User:Monzo]] [http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96540-monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown/ summarizes the 'customer service leak' on The Allspark forums]</ref>
*"Stinger" was previously an early working name for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]].
*Prior to the release of the 2018 ''Studio Series'' figure, literally every toy and piece of merchandise made of the character that was available in the US was exclusive to [[Walmart]]. Even his appearance in the console version of ''[[Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Dark_Spark_(console)|Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' was initially a pre-order bonus specific to Walmart. Not even [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], who has [[Target]] logos on him, was as thoroughly associated with a single retailer as Stinger.
*Stinger's plan of impersonating Bumblebee in the Titan comic by welding Bumblebee's battle mask shut is similar to [[Wasp|Wasp's]] (another Bumblebee lookalike) plan to impersonate his version of [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] in [[Where Is Thy Sting?|an episode]] of [[Transformers Animated]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Stinger''' (スティンガー ''Sutingā'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shìcì''' (Taiwan, 螫刺, "Sting")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Decepticons]]
[[Category:Evil clones]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Man-made Transformers]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Soundwave (G1)/toys

2019-02-28T04:29:36Z

Jedijam91: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

{{suite}}

[[File:G1 boxart Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The truck guy's cool, but he will never be cool as this tape guy.]]

'''[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]''': popular. Amount of merchandise: sufficient for its own page.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Soundwave superior. Nuff said.]]
*'''Soundwave And Condor Cassette: Buzzsaw''' (Decepticon, 1984-1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''17'''
**''Accessories (Hasbro release):'' [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, [[concussion weapon|concussion blaster]]
**''Accessories (Takara main release):'' [[Rumble (G1)/toys|Rumble]], tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, headphones, microphone, concussion blaster
**''Accessories (Takara "Cassette Man" release):'' [[Rumble (G1)/toys|Rumble]] or [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] or [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, headphones, microphone, concussion blaster
:Soundwave began life as the ''[[Micro Change]]'' toy "Cassette Man", and went mostly unchanged when he was imported by [[Hasbro]] to become part of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' toyline, save for exclusion of some accessories, and the removal of a molded "Cassette Man" logo and "MC-10" on his cassette door. He transforms into a realistically-sized blue and silver microcassette recorder, complete with an opening cassette door that can accommodate any of the numerous [[Mini-Cassette]] figures, and came packaged with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]] to fully exploit and advertise this interactive gimmick. Soundwave is armed with a shoulder-mounted cannon and a hand-held concussion blaster, which both transform into imitation batteries that store in a compartment on his back while he is in his alternate mode. The Hasbro instructions mistakenly state that a pair of trapezoid-shaped stickers intended to decorate these batteries should be attached to Soundwave's legs.

:Takara's release of Soundwave reinstated the extra Cassette Man accessories that Hasbro had excluded from their release: a set of headphones and a microphone, both non-functioning. To further emulate Cassette Man, Takara's Soundwave came with [[Rumble (G1)/toys|Rumble]], rather than Buzzsaw, and a clear plastic case that he could fit into in tape mode. Originally in the Cassette Man release, the figure came with either Rumble, Frenzy or Laserbeak, as different releases and copies varied. Soundwave's rocket launcher featured a spring-loaded firing mechanism that Hasbro had removed, as they did with all such features at the time. Takara also made a [[variant|running change]] to the [[mold]], re-sculpting the recessed buttons on Soundwave's pelvis into one solid, protruding piece, and moving the cassette door's hinge from inside the figure's chest to a lower, external position on either side of this new button assembly. This modification became the standard for all subsequent re-uses of the Soundwave mold.

: Aside from the aforementioned button remold, Soundwave's first notable modification was the addition of a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] to his chest in 1985. The popularity of Soundwave and his interactive tape gimmick was evident from an early stage: his toy continued to be sold throughout 1986, after the vast majority of his 1984 brethren had been removed from toy shelves, and Mini-Cassette partners continued to be produced for him even after this, through 1988. Soundwave was subsequently reissued several times over the years, and this article lists each distinct edition of the figure under its own heading.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-communicators-soundwave/361/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Soundwave at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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*'''Grimlock vs Soundwave''' (1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''VSY'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster

: Prior to modifying his buttons, Takara also released Soundwave in a "versus" set along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]], lacking the additional headphone and microphone accessories and partnered with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] instead of Rumble. The set also included an audio cassette, and has become the rarest of the three "VS" sets Takara produced. The version of Soundwave included in this set was (supposedly) the earlier, pre-running change version with individual buttons on his chest.

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[[File:G1Soundblaster toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Once you go black, you can never go b—]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (Decepticon, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-101'''
**''Accessories:'' Buzzsaw, tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster

: As part of the Japanese ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (toyline)|Headmasters]]'' series, Soundwave was [[redeco]]ed in a new black and red color scheme, and his chest door was [[retool]]ed so that he could now hold two cassettes at once. Soundblaster came packaged with Buzzsaw, who now sported a new [[sticker]] which would reveal the weak spot of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]] when placed behind Soundblaster's translucent red chest door, in the same manner that [[Tech Spec]]s decoders worked. The figure's stickers, however, retain Soundwave's blue coloration instead of being changed to work with Soundblaster's black.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Destron/Soundblaster/soundblaster.htm More information on Soundblaster at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1 ActionMaster Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|—uh, never mind.]]
*'''Soundwave with Wingthing''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' "Photon Negator" rifle

: Part of the very first wave of [[Action Master]]s, Soundwave is a non-transforming action figure which combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. He came packaged with his new [[Action Master partner|partner]], [[Wingthing (G1)|Wingthing]].

: Soundwave's [[instructions]] depict a different [[weapon]] than the one the toy actually comes with. The weapon depicted in Soundwave's instructions was available with [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] instead. As a consequence, several toy information websites and identification guides (including ''[[Transformers Generations|Generations]]'') depict Soundwave with Treadshot's weapon, using the instructions as a reference.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Action Master) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LPSoundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give me reason To fill this hole]]
*'''Transformers Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition''' ([[September 23]], 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Buzzsaw, Laserbeak, Ravage, Ratbat, 4 tape cases, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster
:[[Linkin Park]] Soundwave is a gold and black [[redeco]] of Soundwave. He's packaged with Linkin Park gold redecoes of Ravage, Ratbat, Laserbeak, and Buzzsaw (the last two which are completely identical) on a flocked-purple plastic tray inside a special commemorative box. He has no stickers, factory-applied or otherwise, but has a tampographed Linkin Park logo and Decepticon symbol. Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition was exclusive to [http://www.suru-la.com SURU] and limited to 2000 pieces.
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===Transform Jr===
[[File:G1toy junior soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Gōkin, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''17'''
**''Accessories:'' Cassette, launcher, 2 missiles

:Released during the early portion of the ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toyline when it was still going by the short lived "''Transform Gōkin''" name, ''Jr'' Soundwave is a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 toy, lacking many stickers and paint applications, as well as the larger figure's retractable fists and the spring-activated release for his chest door. The chest door can still be manually opened, though, and Soundwave comes with a cassette partner to fit inside, albeit a non-transforming one (it's basically just a rectangle of plastic with a sticker on it; from the pattern on the sticker, it might be Rumble). He comes with only one gun, which can be placed either on his shoulder or in his fist, and features [[die-cast]] metal parts in his legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Destron/SoundwaveJr/soundwave.htm More information on Transform Gōkin Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy junior soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (Jr, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-101'''
**''Accessories:'' Cassette, launcher, 2 missiles

:Just as his larger toy was, ''Jr'' Soundwave was redecoed and retooled to become Soundblaster the following year, sporting a black coloration and an enlarged chest door (though the door itself remains colorless, lacking the distinctive red tint of the large Soundblaster figure). Soundblaster retains all of Soundwave's accessories and features; the sticker for his non-transformable cassette partner remains the same, looking a lot like Rumble despite Soundblaster's [[package art]] now showing Buzzsaw.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Destron/SoundblasterJr/soundblaster.htm More information on Transform Jr Soundblaster at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2 Gobot Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The goggles, they do nothing.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[Gearhead]], Soundwave transforms into a [[NASCAR]]-style Ford Thunderbird stock car with precision wheels and wire axles, compatible with "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" playsets and tracks (which he was properly sized to fit). His ''exceptionally'' loud color scheme, being composed of bright shades of fluorescent yellow, pink and blue, is one of the few times fans can actually get away with describing a toy as "[[neon]]".

: Soundwave was one of only three Go-Bots released in Japan by Takara, on a normal [[Hasbro]] card with stickers over key parts to add Japanese text to the mix. The other two releases, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Megatron]], were not too heavily altered, aside from the addition of Soundwave's distinctive large "T" hood deco to their own bonnets, but Soundwave himself was significantly altered: while his car shell remains fluorescent yellow, his internal parts are the same as the opaque version of his predecessor, Gearhead.

: This mold was also used to make various versions of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[W.A.R.S.]] and the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]. It was planned to be used to make ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]], but that toy was canceled.

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

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave (Go-Bot) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LaserCycleSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His bio actually says this isn't his favorite form. No foolin'.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Laser Cycle, unreleased)

: This planned [[redeco]] of the [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] would have seen Soundwave transform to a blue and silver Harley-Davidson Electra Glide touring motorcycle, with an LED-lit tailpipe that became an arm-mounted weapon in robot mode. Ultimately, however, it ended up as one of several planned late-1995 ''Generation 2'' redecoes that never made it to release. The cancellation was presumably a comparatively last-minute decision, since several of these toys, including Soundwave and fellow Laser Cycle redeco [[Jazz (G1)/toys#LaserCycle|Jazz]], ''were'' solicited in various store catalogues, such as the Sears Wish Book. Some packaged samples of this toy do exist, but there are estimated to be less than a dozen in existence.

: This mold was later [[retool]]ed to make ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Axer (G1)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Axer]] and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Sideways (RM)#Robotmastesr|Double Face]].

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===Machine Wars===
[[File:MW Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not my scene, baby!]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Mega, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Giant missile, radar dish

:Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Soundwave is a [[redeco]] of the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Stalker (G1)#Generation 1|Stalker]], transforming into a grey and burgundy tracked ICBM (Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile) carrier of probably made-up model. His ICBM can mount on either shoulder or his back in robot mode, and retains Stalker's [[Megavisor]] gimmick; a panel on the top slides open to reveal a port for the smaller Predator jets to attach to, allowing their Megavisor slides to be viewed through the "scope" of the missile. Stalker's own unique built-in slide, however, was removed for the Soundwave version of the figure. Also missing from this version of the toy are Stalker's hand-held missile launcher and accompanying ammunition, due to [[for safety reasons|safety concerns]] over their small size.

: This mold was also used to make the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[#Universe (2003)|incarnation of Soundwave]] and repurposed as a [[Soundwave (MW)|clone of Soundwave]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Machine Wars Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
[[File:G1toy tfc soundwave and soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2003)
**Japanese ID number: '''TFC-10'''
**Accessories: [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]], tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster

:The first reissue of Soundwave's original toy was released as part of Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'', and this time came with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Laserbeak]]. The toy reinstates Soundwave's chest-mounted Decepticon symbol, relocating the rubsign to the cover of his battery compartment, but otherwise features no notable differences from the original, post-button-remold version of the figure. This was, however, many international fans' first exposure to Soundwave's modified button mold, and it was erroneously assumed by many that the change had been first made for this release as an artefact of modifying the Soundblaster mold back into Soundwave.

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*'''Soundblaster''' (2005)
**Japanese ID number: '''TFC-18'''
**Accessories: [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]], Buzzsaw, 2 tape cases, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster

:Not ones to waste the opportunity now that they had the mold back in action, Takara also reissued Soundblaster as part of the ''Transformers Collection'', sweetening the deal by including not just his original partner Buzzsaw, but also the first reissue of [[Ravage (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Ravage]]. Despite the opportunity, they still didn't change the color of Soundblaster's stickers from Soundwave-blue to black.
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[File:SmallestTF Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Size: small. Taste: Big]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2003-2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF 05'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket launcher, concussion blaster

: Standing at only two inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Soundwave is an extremely small-scale replica of his original Generation 1 toy. Although his retracting fists, rotating head and missile accessories are left out, the figure otherwise retains a surprising amount of the original toy's functions and features, including the ability to store his weapons as batteries and an opening chest door. This opening chest accommodates Soundwave's in-package partner, [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Ravage]], who is probably ''the'' smallest Transformer ever.

:Soundwave was originally released as part of the first ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' wave, and was then made available again in the limited-availability "Wave 2.5" the following year, without changes. In both instances, as with the rest of the figures in the line, he was sold in [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] packaging.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Transformers Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:Universe Soundwave&Space-Case toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now, let's see Space Case jump out of Soundwave's chest!]]
*'''Soundwave & Space Case''' (Ultra Class, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Giant missile, radar

: The [[#Machine Wars|''Machine Wars'' version of Soundwave]] was redecoed in blue and yellow for release in the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line. Sold in an Ultra-level two-pack with [[Space Case (G2)#Universe (2003)|Space Case]], it retains basically all the same neutered gimmicks from the previous release of the mold.

: Due to the lack of fiction for either toy in the set, it is ''possible'' that this incarnation is in fact an alternate-universe version of Soundwave, some incarnation of [[Soundwave (BW)|that OTHER Soundwave]], or possibly even a new character altogether.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on ''Universe'' Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===
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[[File:Titanium CybHeroes Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's the "manliest" Soundwave ever!]]
*'''Soundwave''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, rocket launcher, concussion blaster, display base

: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Soundwave is a new toy cast in the image of his original Generation 1 figure, still transforming through a virtually identical process into a microcassette player mode. He retains his transforming weapons, which still store as batteries in a compartment on his back, and his opening chest door, which accommodates the diminutive transforming Laserbeak figure packaged with him. Soundwave comes with the standard display base that all other 6" ''Titanium Series'' figures come with, and a unique nameplate.

: ''Titanium'' Soundwave has been the subject of much criticism among fans, simply because the toy is patently inferior to the original Generation 1 figure that it seeks to emulate, despite being made with modern toy technology. In particular, its disproportionate, oddly-shaped crotch area makes it look like Soundwave is wearing a diaper, and its poor leg engineering makes it virtually impossible for them to stay extended, and as a result, the toy is barely able to stand up. The cumulative effect is a Soundwave who is not unlike [http://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/1969/12/39471474f18fcac9b2_0.jpg a baby].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Titanium Series Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Ravage, rocket launcher, concussion blaster, display base

: A planned redeco of ''Titanium'' Soundwave in his black and red Soundblaster colors, this toy would have come with a new ''Titanium'' version of [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Ravage]] instead of Laserbeak. Although displayed at [[BotCon 2007]], Soundblaster was ultimately canceled along with many other solicited 6" Cybertron Heroes, but this did not stop him from appearing as a cross-sell on the packaging for ''Titanium'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]] in late 2008 (which claimed he would have been "also available" as of November 2008), as Hasbro was unwilling to spend the resources on altering the packaging for these already-complete products.
 
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===Classics===
[[File:Classics Commemorative Soundwave toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ravage, Laserbeak: Eject. Operation: Reissue.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Commemorative Edition, 2007, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, Battle Ravage, 2 tape cases, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster

: Hasbro's first reissue of the original Soundwave toy was originally intended to be part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline. The phrase "Commemorative Edition" is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]], as all Commemorative Edition toys were.

:Despite both the packaging's claim that it is "identical to the original toy," and the image on the packaging showing Soundwave with his traditional chest-door, the figure actually sports the double-wide door of Sound''blaster'' (complete with extra tech-detailing), which allows him to carry both of his pack-in partners, Laserbeak and "Battle" Ravage. In an unusual move for a Hasbro release, the set also includes two clear-plastic cassette cases for the two tapes, previously only included with Takara versions of the figures. Per stringent child safety laws, his spring-loaded weapons were neutered.

:Sadly, in the Canadian markets, this version of Soundwave was pushed back over a year from the original release date, and very few Toys "R" Us' had them. Dang.

:Soundwave was later re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets in slightly altered packaging that omitted the Toys"R"Us sticker (for obvious reasons) and changed the age recommendation from "Ages 8+" to "Ages 5+".

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on ''Classics'' Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===Music Label===
[[File:Music label soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Soundwave finally enters the digital age after only what, twenty-three years?]]
*'''Soundwave Playing Audio Player''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Electric launcher, "Wave Bluster", 2 clenched fists (left & right), 2 gun-holding fists (left & right), 2 eject-button pose fists (left & right), headphones

: Released as part of TakaraTomy's small ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' toyline, this incarnation of Soundwave drags the character kicking and screaming into the digital age as a working MP3 player. Despite his new electronic abilities, Soundwave still transforms, in a manner virtually identical to his original Generation 1 figure, no less. He still comes with his trademark pair of weapons (although they no longer double as batteries, since he's got a real one in there now!) plus three sets of hands: two clenched, two for holding his guns, and two posed as if he is pressing his "eject" button.

:Soundwave runs on a single AAA battery, lasting for about six hours of continuous play, and operates using a miniSD card; the packaging claims it can only support up to 1GB, but reports indicate it can actually take up to 2GB. The distinctive buttons on Soundwave's pelvis are now working buttons that control the player: play/pause/power, next, previous, volume up and volume down. Naturally, the player also comes with a set of headphones, but an optional accessory, sold separately, can take their place: a set of ''transforming'' headphones in the image of Rumble and Frenzy.

:Soundwave was initially released in two color schemes: "Spark Blue", his normal blue and silver colors; and "Sonic White", a mostly white color scheme with some blue detailing, echoing the traditional [[iPod]] color scheme. When the toy received a second production run later in the year, the "Sonic White" version was replaced with a new Soundblaster-inspired "Blaster Black" deco.

: The "Sonic White" version was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the mirror-universe ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]].

: During one of Hasbro's designer panels at [[BotCon 2008]], an audience member questioned the feasibility of releasing this figure in the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' toy line]], but '''''without''''' the expensive MP3 player electronics. Bizarrely, Hasbro design director [[Aaron Archer]] gave a seemingly prepared statement that did not answer the question at all, and instead stated that Hasbro were unlikely to release ''Music Label'' Soundwave in their markets due to the obscurity of the MiniSD memory card format. (For what it's worth, Hasbro's [[Greg Lombardo]] had given an actual answer to the same question at [[BotCon 2007]], when he stated that ML Soundwave's innards are so devoted to electronics that removing them might adversely impact the leftover toy's appearance and stability.)

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Music Label Soundwave (Sonic White) at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLBlueSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Music Label Soundwave (Spark Blue) at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Destron/MLBlackSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Music Label Soundwave (Blaster Black) at TFU.info]''

===Encore===
[[File:G1toy encore soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2007)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''03'''
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster

:The original Soundwave toy was made available once again as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series of reissues. Aside from a slightly lighter shade to his blue plastic and similar changes to his accompanying stickers, the figure remained unchanged from its previous reissues.
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[[File:Encore Soundblaster Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (2012)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''21'''
**''Accessories:'' "Enemy", "Wingthing", tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster

:Soundblaster was available again as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series of reissues. This release includes two new cassette partners: [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]] and [[Wingthing (G1)|Wingthing]].
:For this release Soundblaster features additional silver paint on his face plate and sides of his head, red metallic eyes instead of yellow, and the removal of the silver paint on his crest in an effort for animation accuracy. In addition he has a large Decepticon logo tampographed on his chest. All the label stickers from the previous releases of Soundblaster have been reproduced via tampographs as well, with the exception of the stickers for his weapons which come preapplied. The coloration of the blue labels has also been altered to replace some of the blue (but not all) with black.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Exclusive, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, Ravage, Buzzsaw, [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, concussion blaster

: In 2009, Hasbro released yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2009. After Hasbro's last reissue of the figure had used the double-sized Soundblaster chest door, this version of Soundwave reinstated his original door, and came packaged with no fewer than ''four'' tapes: Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe 2008 Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Let his metallic paint chip off, and he changes continuity families.]]
*'''Soundwave Cybertron Mode''' ([[December 25]], 2010)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''UN05'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, missile launcher

: Part of the first wave of the ''United'' series, Soundwave is a repaint of ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)#Toys|War for Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Soundwave (WFC)#Generations|Soundwave]].

: Retaining ''exactly the same'' plastic colors as his WFC toy, Soundwave instead features an extensive metallic blue/violet [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme that covers a majority of his vehicle mode (as well as some robot parts, like his head, for example). The purple highlights on the Hasbro version are replaced with a bright pink, the metallic details on his chest are a milder shade of gold, and his chest insignia is in full color.

: [[Stock photography#Takara stock photos|Comically]], the action-oriented stock photo on the back of his packaging has him mis-transformed. His hinged crotch has not been pegged to his main body, with the result looking like Soundwave wearing a diaper... again.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy SoundwaveKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Easiest Microchanger ever: just remove everything from his torso.]]
*'''Sentinel Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Pieces'': '''386'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, Soundwave, Thundercracker, Fire Chief
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: The ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Kre-O|Sentinel Prime construction set]] comes with a Soundwave [[Kreon]]. He has an adorably creepy speaker-mouth under the helmet's faceplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy SoundwaveCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6090'''
**''Pieces'': '''36'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large cannon, Seeker arm rifle, scoped pistol, double-barreled pistol, rocket backpack, small wing-pack, curved blade

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Soundwave comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, based on the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Soundwave toy]]. His "normal" helmet and grenade launcher are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable cannon based around the aforementioned chrome gun, a small scoped pistol, a double-barreled blaster, and a two-piece curved-blade sword.

: He still has the adorably creepy speaker-mouth.

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[[File:KreO-toy SoundwaveClass84.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Class Gossip
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: This version of Soundwave, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more elaborately toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions. He comes with a blue version of the new blaster from the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' sets, and a back-brace piece that we guess is there for gun-mounting purposes. There's also a bunch of "cassettes" based on the various [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Recordicon]]s packed in the box that ostensibly go with him, but are part of the big block of extra accessories and we're just filling space here.

:The head under the helmet has no mouth whatsoever, which is somehow creepier than the speaker-mouths of the prior Kreons.

: He was only available in the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] "Kreon Class of 1984" set of thirty Kreons, commemorating the franchise's thirty years. Remaining stock was to be sold online at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], but there ''was'' no remaining stock by the end of the convention.

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

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[[File:KreO-toy SoundwaveKW Knight.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Knight Soundwave''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0955'''
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, clip-on bird, double-bladed pike, orc shield

:Soundwave's second Kreon Warrior, also part of the second collection, is part of the Knight theme. He also has a clip-on "Laserbeak"-y bird, but this one is deco'd up to look wooden. His shield also bears a coat of arms featuring two bird heads and a feline head. What could ''that'' mean? Hmmmmm....

:His helmet and accessories all hail from the ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'' sets.

: Like all the Kreons released that year (at normal retail at least), he uses the new 2015-tooling Kreon body, which basically involves small construction changes on every part below the head, making them largely incompatible with the prior Kreon parts (heads still work fine), but the new tooling adds some extra functionality and structural support.

: The Kreon Warriors were only released in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. The individual bags had also abandoned any kind of coding that identified the contents. This means getting the one you want from an unopened bag involves either trying to feel out the unique parts, or just buying the whole dang case.

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[[File:KreO-toy SoundwaveWiseguy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|And be a juke. Box. Vil-lain.]]
*'''Wiseguy Soundwave''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0955'''
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, clip-on bird, 2 pistols

:Part of the second wave of Kreon Warriors, "Wiseguy Soundwave" is a 1920s gangster-styled Kreon. He sports a slicked-back gray wig, dual pistols, and a clip-on bird that's painted like [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Wiseguy|Laserbeak]] and probably ''is'' meant to be Laserbeak but is not actually labeled "Laserbeak". His body [[tampograph]]s suggest that he would turn into an old-timey jukebox. Awesome!

: The lack of US distribution and lack of bag codes holds up here too.

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changers-2-pack-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave''' (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1507'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster rifle

:Available in a two-pack set with [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ratchet]], Battle Changers Soundwave is a built-up Kreon that transforms from robot to spaceship (somewhat resembling the [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' incarnation of Soundwave]]) and back ''without'' needing to be disassembled.

: Soundwave is loaded out with four different partners. [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Rumble]] become twin-blaster pods that can be mounted on his wings or legs. [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Laserbeak]] becomes chest armor for Soundwave's robot mode, or a set of tailfins for spaceship mode. And [[Ravage (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ravage]] just kinda hangs on Soundwave's jet-mode underside, but becomes a backpack with over-the-shoulder blasters for Soundwave's robot mode.

:This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

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===Generations===
====Fall of Cybertron====
[[File:Generations-SoundwaveVoyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With all the downsizing, Soundwave's surprised he's gotten so big.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / #001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG13'''
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak/Data disc, shoulder cannon
{{note|The TakaraTomy release of ''Fall of Cybertron'' Soundwave was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' Soundwave.}}

: Part of the first wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''Generations [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, Soundwave is a larger mold, and comes with a shoulder cannon which can peg (via 5mm post) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back.

: He also comes with [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Laserbeak (WFC)#Generations|Laserbeak]], who utilizes Soundwave's main [[gimmick]], storing and launching Laserbeak and other "[[data disc]]" minions. A button to the left of his head can be pressed to open his spring-loaded chest compartment, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. With discs stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, which can be moved forward in either mode to launch minions out. Launched minions should land on buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.

: As an undocumented feature, the seat on his vehicle roof holds ''[[Diaclone]]'' drivers. Additionally, Soundwave's trigger finger is molded into his left hand, presumably so he can push his own eject button.

: For some reason, his [[stock photography]] and [[instructions]] depict him with the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]] toy's [[Ion blaster]] accessory, which isn't included with the final product.

: The [[TakaraTomy]] release of Soundwave, part of the fourth wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, features different colors, using a more purple-ish metallic shade of blue and replacing almost all of his gray parts (the exceptions being his face and "grill") with a much darker metallic shade. It also features none of the red and yellow [[paint operation|paint details]] on his arms and legs, and renders the seat on his roof black. He features new paint applications in addition to those not present from the Hasbro version.

: Soundwave was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed into [[Blaster (FOC)#Toys|Autobot Blaster]].

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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Laserbeak, eject. Operation: Hideous lack of taste]]
*'''Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition''' (2015)
**''Accessories'': [[Laserbeak (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Buzzsaw]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Ravage]], [[Rumble (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Decepticon Rumble]], [[Frenzy (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Decepticon Frenzy]], five microcassette cases, two Frenzy piledrivers, Frenzy piledriver mount, left & right Frenzy "Thruster Guns", two Rumble piledrivers, Rumble piledriver mount, left & right Rumble "Thruster Guns", energon cube & lid, display panel, concussion blaster, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpieceSoundwave|Megatron gun]] (consists of pistol, scope, silencer, & stock), sensor

: A Toys R Us Year exclusive for the year of the goat. A redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' mold (see below), this version of Soundwave comes with all his Hasbro accessories, but is molded in a mix of orange and translucent plastic.

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====Titans Return====
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[[File:Titans_Return_Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Broadcasting live from Iacon Square Gardens]]
*'''Soundblaster & Soundwave''' (Leader Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' [[Soundblaster (Generations)#Toys|Soundblaster]] Titan Master partner, rifle, shoulder cannon, spotlight/rocket-sled

: A [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Autobot Blaster]] (you may have expected this), Soundwave is part of the second wave of Leader Class ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' figures, transforming from robot to soundbar to stage mode and back (or even his Cybertronian lamppost mode in the ''Generation 1'' cartoon if you're feeling fiddly). In addition to Blaster's rifle and recolored rocket-sled, Soundwave also comes with his signature cannon "battery", which can plug into his shoulder, or store on his back while he in alt mode. He includes a [[Titan Master]] partner, [[Soundblaster (Generations)#Toys|Soundblaster]], who can turn into his head or man Soundwave's 'stage' mode. Soundwave is also capable of holding Legends Class 'spy-tablet' figures in his chest compartment. Unlike most Titans Return toys, Soundwave doesn't have an obvious place to store Soundblaster when he's in stereo mode, although he can be inserted into the underside of the rocket sled, which in turn can be stored inside Soundwave's body, at the cost of available space for any of the Legends figures. Soundwave also features many (nonfunctional but realistic-size) device ports on his back and legs, such as dual-prong power ports, headphone jacks and USB ports.

:Soundwave's instruction sheet contains an error where it says that his base mode is compatible with other ''Titans Return'' toys' base modes: it has Powermaster Optimus Prime labeled as "Autobot Blaster". Some toys have stress marks on the hatch that opens to hide his head in base and stereo mode even before opening the box.

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Soundwave, and further retooled into ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Bumblebee|Soundwave]].
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====Masterpiece====
:In late 2016, Hasbro Asia reissued ''Masterpiece'' MP-02 Soundwave under ''Generations'' co-branding. As it is a reissue, we'll just direct you to [[#HasbroMasterpiece|the main ''Masterpiece'' entry below]] instead of reproducing it all here.
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Well, I mean, we can't sell a ''street lamp''..."]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S25'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SG-24'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[May 25]], 2019'''
**''Accessories:'' "HI-KEP [[Concussion weapon|Concussion Blaster]]," "LR-HD [[Sonic cannon|Sonic Cannon]]," and "EMTX Blitz Charge Blaster" (combines to form "USW HF Sonic Compression Mega-Blaster")
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Soundwave transforms from a ''heavily'' G1-inspired robot to a rather unfocused "Patrol Hovercraft" and back. As noted by Hasbro designer [[John Warden]], he also has an "easter egg" third mode - a “Cybertronian Sensor Lamp” inspired by his appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".<ref>https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/siege-red-alert-revealed-stock-photos-for-nycc-siege-figures-design-notes-from-warden-nycc/42180/</ref> Soundwave features an opening chest compartment that can accommodate his usual <s>[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Cassettes]]</s> <s>[[Minicons]]</s> <s>[[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]]s</s> [[Micromaster]]s [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]], who are sold seperately in the Micro Masters assortment, and has his left index finger molded out so that he can be posed pressing his own 'eject' button. He also includes three weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], two of which are based on his classic sonic blaster and shoulder cannon, and all three can combine to form the "USW HF Sonic Compression Mega-Blaster." Compared to his contemporaries in the ''Siege'' line, Soundwave is absolutely ''slathered'' in 'battle damage' paint applications all over his body, meaning attempts to remove said paint will result in his design-origin paint details being removed as well. With a bit of fiddling, you can get him into a tape deck formation.

:Soundwave features a yellow visor as an homage to [[#Generation 1|his G1 toy]], a rarity in modern Soundwave toys. His altmode is also slightly mistransformed in the image to the right.
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===Masterpiece===
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[[File:Masterpiece Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Laserbeak, eject. Operation: let the fandom rejoice.]]
*'''Soundwave''' ([[January 26]], [[2013]]/[[September 28]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''MP-13'''
**''Accessories'': [[Laserbeak (G1)#Masterpiece|Condor]], Condor "case", energon cube & lid (three in total in the Amazon.co.jp version), display panel, concussion blaster, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP13|Megatron gun]] (consists of pistol, scope, silencer, & stock), sensor

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Soundwave is a more intricately engineered version of his Generation 1 design, transforming into his classic tape deck alternate mode, but substantially thicker. His chest compartment still opens, of course, and remains scaled to accommodate the original ''Generation 1'' mini-cassette figures, as well as the new ''Masterpiece'' mini-cassette figures, such as his pack-in partner, Condor. A spring-loaded panel inside his chest can be pushed back in increments to allow Soundwave to hold up to three cassettes at once; after one is removed, pressing a button on his back slides the panel forward, pushing the remaining cassettes up and putting the next into position, ready to be removed when his chest door his opened again. However, this feature is so ''finnicky'' that his [[instructions]] actually have to include a little segment telling owners what ''not'' to do with the toy to make sure it works.

:Soundwave comes with his traditional concussion blaster weapon, and his non-firing rocket launcher is now an integrated, non-removable piece. Unlike the Generation 1 toy, both cannon and launcher do not become batteries for his alternate mode, instead storing on his back. He also comes with the wrist-mounted sensor from "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]", and his forearm panel opens up to reveal sculpted speakers. He also comes with a [[retool]] of the Megatron gun [[Megatron (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|originally released]] with ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|MP-01 Convoy]].

:Additionally, Soundwave comes with an empty energon cube which can plug into his chest panel, and a grid-patterned display panel that also fits over his chest door. His instruction booklet includes two images that can be cut out and slipped between Soundwave's chest and the display panel to simulate readouts displayed in "[[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More than Meets the Eye]]": the [[Victory (G1)|Decepticon space cruiser's]] blue prints and intel reports hacked from [[Teletraan I]].

:Soundwave and his accessories can also interact with the other ''Masterpiece'' mini-cassette figures in many other ways. Laserbeak or [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] can perch onto the tabs on Soundwave's shoulders and forearms. Soundwave can also wear ''Masterpiece'' [[Rumble (G1)#Masterpiece|Rumble]] and/or [[Frenzy (G1)#Masterpiece|Frenzy]]'s piledrivers on his forearms as cannons, and can store one set of Rumble or Frenzy's guns in compartments on Soundwave's feet/at the back of his tapedeck mode. Additionally, Soundwave's sensor can combine with Rumble and Frenzy's piledrivers to form the link cable used by Soundwave to hook up to a larger monitor in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:The edition purchased via [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] in Japan came with two additional energon cubes. The Asian version includes a commemorative coin contained in a package looking like Soundwave's tapedeck mode.

:For this release, some Soundwaves suffer from a [[Quality control|paint error]], leaving the small upside-down triangle on his forehead crest unpainted, though it is animation accurate.

:Soundwave was re-released on September 28th, 2013. The minor quality control issues with the re-release were lessened or not as widespread as the initial release.

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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave with Cassettes.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|... And Megatron makes seven Decepticons in one box.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2013/2016)
**''ID number'': '''MP-02'''
**'''09 OF 30'''
**''Accessories'': [[Laserbeak (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Buzzsaw]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Ravage]], [[Rumble (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Decepticon Rumble]], [[Frenzy (G1)#HasbroMasterpiece|Decepticon Frenzy]], five microcassette cases, two Frenzy piledrivers, Frenzy piledriver mount, left & right Frenzy "Thruster Guns", two Rumble piledrivers, Rumble piledriver mount, left & right Rumble "Thruster Guns", energon cube & lid, display panel, concussion blaster, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpieceSoundwave|Megatron gun]] (consists of pistol, scope, silencer, & stock), sensor

: The Hasbro release of Masterpiece Soundwave features a slightly different deco than the Takara version, such as a yellow visor instead of a red one, and leaving the Rumble/Frenzy gun storage panels on his feet unpainted. All of the accessories included with the Takara release are ported over to the Hasbro set (with the exception of the cut-out images for use with his display panel), plus all five of the ''Masterpiece'' microcassettes. The cassettes also feature different decoes than their Takara counterparts (see their own articles for details), and their cases are cast in clear plastic instead of the translucent hot pink the Japanese versions came with. His highly truncated instructions omit any explanation of virtually all of his accessories, action features, and interactions with his minions. Finally, he has a designated number as part of the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' line.

:Soundwave is exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] stores. He was released earlier (with fellow ''Masterpiece'' [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]]) in limited numbers at San Diego Comic Con 2013.

:Soundwave was also reissued in 2016 by Hasbro Asia under ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' co-branding, packaged with a mini die cast cassette player based on his alt mode. Some of the images in this picture were plagiarized for the promotion.

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[[File:MP-Soundblasterwithratbat.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Ratbat eject, Operation: black paint job.]]
*'''Soundblaster''' ([[March 23]], 2014)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MP-13B'''
**''Accessories'': [[Ratbat (G1)#Masterpiece|Ratbat]], Ratbat "case", red energon cube & lid, purple display panel, concussion blaster, translucent red [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP13B|Megatron gun]] (consists of pistol, scope, silencer, & stock), sensor

: Following tradition, ''Masterpiece'' Soundblaster is a black redeco of the first MP Soundwave figure. While the chest door is cast in toy accurate red, the additional display panel is cast in translucent purple allowing for optional cartoon accuracy. Soundblaster includes all of the other accessories included with Soundwave as well, with the energon cube and Megatron gun now being cast entirely in translucent red plastic, as well as Ratbat.
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Soundwave Construct-Bots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Elite, 2013)
**''Pieces'': '''48'''

:Part of Construct-Bots Wave 1 Elites, Soundwave can transform into a jet vaguely resembling his Unicron Trilogy incarnation. He is armed with two guns (depicted as gold in stock photography, but blue on the actual toy) and two weapons, resembling his Generation 1 shoulder cannon, that become engines in jet mode.

:He also comes with a translucent purple storage tray complete with lid and Decepticon insignia.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackSoundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Laserbeak: Eject. Operation: Hammer Time!"]]
*'''Arsenal Pack Soundwave''' (<s>2014</s>)
**''Pieces: '''58'''
:Arsenal Pack Soundwave is a slight redeco of the previous release, changing the light blue pieces to purple. He also includes new acessories, such as an orange hammer and four black guns.

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===Bot Shots===
[[File:BotShots_CancelledSoundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Looks like ''"Operation: Bot Shots"'' failed.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Number'': '''B015'''
***''Fist strength'': '''???'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''???'''
***''Sword strength'': '''368'''
: Presumably part of Wave 4 of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2, Soundwave is a Flip Shot. His robot mode is directly based in his ''Generation 1'' counterpart, while his vehicle mode is kind of a garbage truck with giant boomboxes in the sides.

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===Hero Mashers===
[[File:HeroMashers_Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Soundwave Beefier.]]

*'''Soundwave''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''14'''
: Part of the second wave of Battle Upgrade Hero Mashers toys, Soundwave is a non-transforming robot whose parts are removable and interchangeable with any other Hero Mashers figure. He includes his iconic shoulder cannon and hand-held blaster as well as several gold weapons that can clip onto several ports on his body. He also includes [[Sideswipe (G1)#Hero Mashers|Sideswipe]]'s arm.
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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Soundwave.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Soundwave''' ([[August 29]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-27'''

:A retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|QT-09 Optimus Prime]], ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Soundwave transforms from a [[super deformed]] Nissan GT-R R35 to a cute little robot. Unlike most ''Q-Transformers'' retools which only have new heads, Soundwave also sports newly molded legs in place of Prime's iconic truck-bed-legs.

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===Xiaomi / Transformers===
[[File:Xiaomi soundwave.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|This device is not compatible with [[Ravage (SG)|your]] version of [[Yatter]].]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2016)

:The result of a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}, Soundwave transforms from an officially licensed Mi Pad 2 tablet to a Voyager-sized robot in 30 steps. The transformation is accomplished through a series of clever folds and wraps to achieve a three-dimensional robot mode from such a flat and thin alternate mode. The robot mode lacks neck movement but otherwise features decent articulation with tiny ratchet joints. He is armed with a large blaster rifle, a shield, and even a [[Ratbat (G1)/toys|Ratbat]]-like minion that is formed from some of his kibble. The head sculpt shares a lot of similar structures with the [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Movie version]] of Soundwave, but with facial elements from G1 Soundwave. His [[instructions|instruction booklet]] is die-cut into a Decepticon symbol. As an added little easter egg, the Mi Pad logo is sculpted into the base of his robot mode neck, though it is covered when the halves of his head are aligned in robot mode.

:The figure's production was funded primarily through crowdfunding. Backers could pledge a minimum of 169 Yuan (or $26) to receive the figure if their funding goal was met. The amount of pledges more than tripled their goal amount which may lead to a wider release for the figure.

:Whether by design or coincidence, the Mi Pad's camera ends up on the robot mode's right shoulder where Soundwave usually has his iconic shoulder cannon.

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[[File:SDCC-2016-Xiaomi-Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shattered screen for increased accuracy.]]
*'''Transformers Evolution Soundwave''' (2016)

:This Soundwave is a redeco of the figure above, replacing gold with silver. Soundwave was available at Hasbro’s booth in San Diego Comic-Con 2016, and subsequently on HasbroToyShop.com. Amusingly, on the latter website this toy's listing name is "Transformers Evolution Soundwave Alternate If Needed: Transformers Soundwave Convention Exclusive Figure Featuring Tablet Mode" [sic].

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===Legends===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG36-Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's been a while...since I got my new body.]]
*'''Soundwave''' ([[December 28]], [[2016]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''LG36'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, Rocket Sled/Spotlight, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Soundwave is a redeco of [[#TitansReturn|''Titans Return'' Leader Class Soundwave]], who is a retool of Blaster. Soundwave also features a deco based on both his toy and his cartoon appearances. Notably, his small Headmaster form's colors are based on [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Headmasters cartoon|Soundblaster]] (no, not that [[Soundblaster (Generations)|Soundblaster]]), his rebuilt form.
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===Vintage G1===
*'''Soundwave & Condor Cassette: Buzzsaw''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, TBA
[[File:VintageG1-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
:''[[Vintage G1]]'' Soundwave is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]], including "Condor Cassette [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]]." Like most other reissues (including Hasbro's previous ''Universe'' release), it appears to be based on the running change Japanese version of the original figure, with a door that can only hold one cassette but still with the unified buttons.

:Stock photos show a Decepticon logo on Soundwave's tape door/chest; it's not currently known if he also includes a [[rubsign]], as ''Vintage G1'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Starscream]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Hot Rod]] do, relocated to the [[#The Transformers Collection|battery compartment cover]]. Recreating the original G1 look-and-feel, the box photos perpetuate the [[#Generation 1|30+ year old error]] of placing two black and red stickers intended for the weapons onto Soundwave's legs/front face of the cassette player mode; these are not affixed in-package, enabling the buyer to make the choice.
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===Golden Lagoon===
[[File:35th-Golden-Lagoon-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Get down girl, go 'head, get down.]]
*'''Soundwave''' ([[February 10]], 2019)
**''Accessories'': [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], rifle, shoulder cannon, spotlight/rocket sled
:''[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)#Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Soundwave is a redeco of the ''[[#Titans Return|Titans Return]]'' figure, now in gold end gold-chromed color scheme, based on his appearance in the [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|titular episode]]. Unlike said episode, his tape door remains clear, rather than gold opaque. He retains his previous base mode and comes with a removable Headmaster for his head.

:This figure debuted at Winter Wonder Festival 2019.
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==Notes==
*According to an interview in the magazine ''Otaku USA'' (issue 3, pg. 102-3), the original Microchange toy and the accompanying cassettes were at least partially designed by famed mecha designer and anime director [[Shinji Aramaki]]. He did not come up with the transformation scheme, but designed most of the outward appearance and details. He also worked on the toys that became the deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)#Generation 1|Insecticons]], [[Reflector (G1)#Generation 1|Reflector]], and [[Perceptor (G1)#Generation 1|Perceptor]].
*Including the ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' "Cassette Man" version, the original Soundwave mold has sported at least four different tape doors:
**The original MC-10 version had a cassette door that had "Cassette Man" emblazoned on it and featured a hinge that was internal to the robot's body.
**For the initial ''Transformers'' release by Hasbro, the "Cassette Man" text was removed.
**When [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] released the ''Transformers'' version of Soundwave in Japan, they [[retool]]ed the hinge so the bottom of the door attached to the outside of the robot, on either side of the "buttons", which had also been retooled. Both versions of Soundwave were available in Japan, making the retool a running change [[variant]].
**The Soundblaster version had a door that retained the external hinge and added the capacity for holding a second cassette.
[[File:Classics Soundwave.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Pimp My Ride.]]
*The Decepticon faction insignia appears to be roughly based on Soundwave's head.
*Though Soundwave's toy is a microcassette recorder, his fictional appearances depict him as a stereo cassette deck or Walkman. (Likewise, his microcassette tapes are depicted as regular audio cassettes.)
*"Years ago", [[Don Figueroa]] created a concept drawing for a potential SUV-esque Soundwave toy for ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''.<ref name="classics">[http://www.unicron.com/news_item/1132/ Don Figueroa, New Concept Art & comics news!]</ref> Presumably, this toy would have been Voyager-sized.<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Early rumors about the line-up for Classics] (spot on except for Soundwave and a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime who was later seen as a prototype)</ref> Despite the [[fandom]]'s immediate assumptions, ''Transformers Animated'' character designer [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] has said that this particular design did ''not'' in fact influence the [[Soundwave (Animated)|''Animated'' version of Soundwave]], meaning any resemblance between the two is coincidental.
* The "[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Stealth Bumblebee]]" set includes a tiny buildable "cassette recorder" that includes a sticker of Soundwave's recorder mode. You wanna say it's Soundwave? Go right ahead on. It's what the [[Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!|Kre-O manga]] did, after all.
*Some of the writers of [[Ask Vector Prime]] planned to characterize the [[#Universe (2003)|2003 ''Universe'']] Soundwave toy and its package-mate [[Space Case (G2)#Universe (2003)|Space Case]] as [[Female Transformer|female]] and part of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] continuity family. A backstory that was written for them were that they were known as the "Decepti-Sister Idols", infamous for using their melodic voices and feminine charm to make the Autobots incapable of stopping them from committing certain crimes. Ultimately, however, this idea did not come to fruition.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/133737-beast-wars-uprising-ama/?p=3406831 Verity Carlo, Allspark post on 24th December 24:03]</ref>

==Footnotes==
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Seawatch

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:''Seawatch is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Seawatch cardart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Seawatch demonstrates the uncouth grope maneuver.]]
'''Seawatch''' is a member of the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]], and is dedicated to protecting innocents, and the environment of the seas. He's serious about it, too. Drop your trash overboard, and you can expect to get an earful.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' #5</ref>

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Seawatch generic decepticons marvel uk 246.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|Seawatch used to be "Baywatch", but he got a promotion. He misses those days. That Hasselhoff, he knew how to treat talking vehicles.]]
''Seawatch and his partners were some of the earliest Micromasters, their kind proving exceptionally effective during Cybertron's energon-starved times. [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] assigned both the Rescue Patrol and the Race Car Patrol a mission, wherein they would stop the Decepticons' experimentation on the previously-captured [[Battle Patrol]] by destroying the installation they were being kept in. Unfortunately, this meant killing everyone within in the process. Upon arrival on-site, Seawatch's group agreed that their mission felt wrong, and decided to instead stage a daring rescue attempt. Entry to the facility proved a little too easy... Turns out the Decepticons had already successfully reverse-engineered Micromaster technology, and were now using the Autobots to test their new Air Strike Patrol. With a bit of trickery on [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]'s part, the Autobots nonetheless managed to liberate their comrades and fled from the installation.'' {{storylink|A Small War!}}

''While out and about on Cybertron, Seawatch was accosted by a trio of Decepticon bullies who took delight in picking on a bot smaller than themselves. He was only spared from further torment at their hands due to several [[Demon]]s turning up and tearing the Decepticons to shreds. Seawatch was so traumatized by the gruesome spectacle that he became comatose. An Autobot patrol found him in this state, and it was quickly deduced that Seawatch was the only living witness to the attack. Not knowing what had offed the Decepticons, Emirate Xaaron tasked [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] with rebooting Seawatch so they could learn the identity of the killers, and avoid reprisals from the Decepticons.'' {{storylink|Demons!}} ''Seawatch was brought back online despite Fixit's warnings that doing so prematurely could result in him becoming hopelessly insane. Though hysterical and shell-shocked, Seawatch was able to clue Xaaron in that the Demons were responsible for the slaughter. Armed with this information, Xaaron was able to devise the means to defeat the monstrous colossi.'' {{storylink|Dawn of Darkness}}

Along with the rest of the Rescue Patrol, Seawatch assisted the [[Classic Pretender]]s in eight successful raids on [[Decepticon fuel store|Decepticon-held facilities]]. Deciding that their efforts would be put to better use with Optimus's group, Xaaron elected to teleport Seawatch and the others to Earth, only for the trans-dimensional portal to be sabotaged by a Decepticon attack as they were preparing to enter it. Both the Autobots and their Decepticon adversaries were diverted to the face of [[Primus]], deep within Cybertron as a result. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} Seawatch witnessed a retelling of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s origin and the awakening of [[Primus]], and battled the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] at the world's centre as well. He got to fight Bludgeon, dragged the scary formidable ninja across a lake, and survived to tell the tale without a scratch - where's your [[Metallikato]] ''now'', Bludgeon? {{storylink|The Primal Scream}}

''Seawatch was sent on a mission to capture [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]] on [[Christmas|Christmas Eve]] [[1989]], but was recalled back to base along with his team when the ensuing firefight with the Air Strike Patrol began causing too much damage to the forest around them.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}} It can be safely presumed he was part of the all-out battle against Unicron. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} He leaves behind a respectable record of heroic deeds and witness to the Demons' existence and to Primus himself.
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 7|New York — A City Sinking in Terror}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 14|Transformers in Action: The Countdown to a New Space Age!}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 16|Transforming Robots in Action: The Case of Optimus Prime}}}}

====''Regeneration One''====
[[File:Rescue patrol destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
{{noterg1}}
Seawatch and the rest of the Rescue Patrol were sent to [[Nebulos]] in help repair the damage [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] inflicted upon that planet's population. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Seawatch was one of the Micromasters that joined up with the Autobot cause after the Micros chose sides in the war. He was present in the barracks when [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and [[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]] had their scuffle and, alongside [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]], watch the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] walk out on the Autobots. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-Zone-toy Seawatch-Boater.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"Do you know how to water-ski? ME NEITHER!!"]]
*'''Rescue Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1989]])

:Seawatch transforms into a blue hydrofoil. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]], [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], and [[Red Hot]].

:His toy is identical to [[Boater]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Seawatch/seawatch.htm More information on Seawatch at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*Seawatch is [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with his teammate [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], causing the two to share plastic colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Italian:'' '''Alfa'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Sea specialists]]

Stakeout (G1)

2019-02-26T18:58:47Z

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{{disambigr|Stakeout|the Power Core Combiner Commander|Stakeout (PCC)}}
:''Stakeout is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Stakeout cardart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Frag the Miranda rights.]]
'''Stakeout''' ''used'' to be the leader of the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]]. His overzealous attitude and willingness to break the rules he's supposed to enforce began to get the entire Patrol in trouble with Autobot command. It didn't help that he was contemptuous of non-combat units.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #2</ref> However, it was his discussions with his non-combat teammate [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] that opened Stakeout's optics to his faults as a commander. He soon ceded leadership of the Patrol to Fixit, much to the medic's surprise. Now a much more reasonable officer, Stakeout works hard to support the Patrol's current leader.<ref>''More Than Meets The Eye'' #6</ref>
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==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Stakeout yesterdays heroes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
''Stakeout and his partners were some of the earliest Micromasters—tough go-getters who got things done. That pencil-pusher [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] assigned both the Rescue Patrol and the Race Car Patrol a mission, wherein they would stop the Decepticons' experimentation on the previously-captured [[Battle Patrol]] by destroying the installation they were being kept in. Unfortunately, this meant killing everyone within in the process. Upon arrival on-site however, Stakeout's group agreed that their mission felt wrong, and decided to instead stage a daring rescue attempt. Entry to the facility proved a little too easy... Turns out the Decepticons had already successfully reverse-engineered Micromaster technology, and were now using the Autobots to test their new Air Strike Patrol. With a bit of trickery on [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]'s part, the Autobots nonetheless managed to liberate their comrades and fled from the installation.'' {{storylink|A Small War!}}

Stakeout led the Rescue Patrol during a series of fuel raids on Cybertron alongside [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]], [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]], [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] and the recently revived [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]]. Deciding that their efforts would be put to better use with Optimus's group, Xaaron elected to teleport Stakeout and the others to Earth, only for the trans-dimensional portal to be sabotaged by a Decepticon attack as they were preparing to enter it. Both the Autobots and their Decepticon adversaries were diverted to the face of Primus, deep within Cybertron as a result. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} There, they fought those [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] punks but were unable to stop Primus being woken up, (noise pollution - three month sentence!) causing Unicron to head towards the planet. {{storylink|The Primal Scream}}

''Stakeout later led a catch-team to get that murdering creep [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]]—no [[Christmas]] peace & goodwill for crime!—and took on those [[Air Strike Patrol]] punks. But [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|City Hall]] got their panties in a bunch over the damage being caused and called Stakeout back to base.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
{{Earthforcefiction}}
Stakeout was among the "new age" Autobots who attended [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s meeting with [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] about their more brutal methods. When Grimlock threatened to quit the Autobots, Prime seemed all too willing to let him, and the two of them actually came to blows. After beating some sense into each other, however, Optimus Prime agreed to allow Grimlock his autonomy, to lead "Earthforce" while he and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s crew took off for space. {{storylink|Break-Away!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 7|New York — A City Sinking in Terror}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 14|Transformers in Action: The Countdown to a New Space Age!}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 16|Transforming Robots in Action: The Case of Optimus Prime}}}}

====''Regeneration One''====
[[File:Rescue patrol destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
{{noterg1}}
Stakeout and the rest of the Rescue Patrol were sent to [[Nebulos]] in help repair the damage [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] inflicted upon that planet's population. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Stakeout recipe for hate.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
Stakeout was watching security monitors at [[Autobase]] when he noticed that the [[Battle Patrol]] wouldn't let the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] enter and report crimes taking place in [[Little Iacon]]. He took the Hot Rods' side on the matter, and while he couldn't convince the Autobots to let them in, he could at least support them by providing them with weaponry. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #5]] (cameo); [[Sins of the Wreckers issue 1|Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #1]] (identified)

{{note|In the IDW continuity, Stakeout is not a Micromaster.}}
Stakeout and [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] once worked for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]], bringing cross-factional justice to the war. After a time, Carnivac defected to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 3|Sins of the Wreckers #3}} Stakeout remained and sometime after [[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|the Wreckers' expedition to Garrus-9]], Ultra Magnus entrusted Stakeout with watching over [[Verity Carlo]]. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 1|Sins of the Wreckers #1}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

[[File:sotw1 stakeout kicks a bear.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Who is the manliest bot? STAKEOUT! With the buns of steel? STAKEOUT! Who could choke hold a bear? STAKEOUT!]]
He eventually made it clear he was watching her and they became friends, living outside [[Nome]], [[Alaska]]. At some point, she began to get sick: something they both knew the cause of. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 1|Sins of the Wreckers #1}} {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 2|Sins of the Wreckers #2}} Stakeout wound up choosing to keep an eye from a distance for her safety soon after that, and five years after Garrus-9, he kicked [[Polar Claw|a bear]] in the face outside to save her after getting a message from her that she'd been trying to blackmail [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]. While she was warming up in his back seat, he was shot by [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]], who was looking for Verity to find information on Prowl's disappearance. Shortly afterwards, he showed up at Arcee's hideout with the [[Wrecker]]s, interrupting Verity's interrogation. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 1|Sins of the Wreckers #1}}

[[File:sotw3 Carnivac and Stakeout.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
While the two friends made peace after Stakeout's absence, a [[Stampy (BWN)|wascally wabbit]] stole the Aequitas data from Verity and Stakeout took off in pursuit... discovering first hand under a lake that the "animals" attacking people were really Transformers in beast disguises, agents of [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhem]]! He ended up being swallowed by the whale Transformer, [[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]] and jammed into the whale's [[transformation cog]]. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 2|Sins of the Wreckers #2}} When Carnivac, now running Mayhem, returned to the 'base', he was horrified to find his old friend chewed up and near death.

Stakeout and Carnivac spoke for the last time, with the former telling his old friend how Ultra Magnus had always missed him. As he died, Stakeout asked Carnivac to stay with him. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 3|Sins of the Wreckers #3}} In the aftermath of the Wreckers' battle with Mayhem, Verity looked up at the Northern Lights with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and wished Stakeout was around to see them as well. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 5|Sins of the Wreckers #5}} After Springer decided to use the [[Timemaze]] to try and change history, Verity firmly believed that if he succeeded her deceased friends- including Stakeout, would be returned to life. {{storylink|Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers|Requiem of the Wreckers}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Stakeout, [[Red Hot]], and [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] could be seen driving through a city, scaled down to their proportions. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster transports|Micromaster transports commercial}}

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1-Zone-toy Stakeout-Holi.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Half machine. Other half machine. All cop.]]
*'''Rescue Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1989]])

: Stakeout transforms into a black Ford Taurus police car, seemingly inspired by the [[Detroit]] police department's Ford Taurus patrol cars as depicted in the movie ''{{w|RoboCop}}''. He was only available as part of the Rescue Patrol, along with his teammates [[Fixit (G1)#Toys|Fixit]], [[Red Hot#Toys|Red Hot]], and [[Seawatch#Toys|Seawatch]].

: He is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with Seawatch, sharing plastic colors.

: This toy was sold in Japan without changes as [[Holi]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Stakeout/stakeout.htm More information on Stakeout at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Micro-Master-Rescue-Patrol.jpg|thumb|300px|''"Stake me out tonight, I don't wanna let you go 'til we catch this guy!"'']]
*'''Stakeout & Red Heat''' (Micromaster, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S19'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-21'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 25]], 2019'''
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Micromasters, Stakeout transforms from robot to vaguely-Cybertronian-y police car. He can also combine with his pack-in teammate [[Red Hot#Generations|Red Heat]] to form the "Binerboost Salvage Blaster," a blaster-weapon for larger figures to wield. As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to their barrels.
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==Notes==
*Stakeout is gang molded with his teammate [[Seawatch]], causing the two to share plastic colors.
===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Embûche''' (Canada, "Ambush")
*''Italian:'' '''Beta'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege]]

Fixit (G1)

2019-02-26T18:56:56Z

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{{disambig3|Fixit}}
:''Fixit is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Fixit cardart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dammit, I'm a doctor, now give me your purse!]]
'''Fixit''' approaches life with a never-say-die, never-quit attitude. His unwillingness to give up on even the most hopeless of causes earned him the leadership of the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]], a position that came as something of a surprise to him. When then-leader [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]]'s overly-aggressive, rule-breaking methods had gotten the Patrol into trouble with Autobot command one too many times, Fixit took it upon himself to counsel his commander. Stakeout eventually ceded command to Fixit, realizing it was for the betterment of not just the Patrol, but for the Autobot army in general. It certainly helped his decision that Fixit is not only one of the best medical minds [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] has ever produced, but he's also quite handy with a laser rifle when the chips are down.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' #2</ref>

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Fixitpriceoflife.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Fixit: big fan of euthanasia.]]
''Fixit and the Rescue Patrol were one of the first Micromaster teams, and were part of a three-team mission to destroy the [[Battle Patrol]] so the Decepticons couldn't gain Micromaster technology. They disobeyed orders and rescued their comrades instead.'' {{storylink|A Small War!}}

''When his comrade [[Seawatch]] was traumatised to the point of going offline after a grisly murder, Fixit was tasked to bring him back online to find out what happened.'' {{storylink|Demons!}} ''He did this reluctantly, worried about possible long-term effects, but managed to bring Seawatch out of his coma long enough for him to describe the encounter to [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]].'' {{storylink|Dawn of Darkness}}

He and his teammates were sent to [[Earth]] alongside the [[Classic Pretender]]s as reinforcements, but their journey via [[Trans-time dimensional portal|Trans-time portal]] was disrupted by the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] and they instead ended up at the center of Cybertron. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} Here, they saw the face of [[Primus]], witnessed a retelling of Cybertron's creation, and fought the Mayhems before arriving on Earth—but Primus had awakened and [[Unicron]] was coming... {{storylink|The Primal Scream}}

''He was part of a mission to capture the Decepticon assassin [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]], but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus]] called it off to prevent damage to the environment.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

Fixit later served as medical officer on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in the absence of [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], and was tasked with repairing those injured by [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. He was instrumental in [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]'s self-proclaimed "Leg Quest," reattaching the severed limb. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm}}

It was Fixit who carried out a diagnosis on the fused Ratchet-[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] being, and despite his warning that to save Ratchet, he would also have to save Megatron, Fixit carried out the operation at Optimus Prime's insistence. {{storylink|The Pri¢e of Life!}} {{storylink|A Savage Circle}}

Some time later, nearly all Transformers were teleported to Cybertron by Primus, so they could stand united against the looming threat of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. Fixit was seen among the gathered crowd, listening as Primus revealed the origin of the Transformers to his children. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 7|New York — A City Sinking in Terror}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 14|Transformers in Action: The Countdown to a New Space Age!}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 16|Transforming Robots in Action: The Case of Optimus Prime}}}}

====''Regeneration One''====
[[File:Rescue patrol destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
{{noterg1}}
Fixit and the rest of the Rescue Patrol were sent to [[Nebulos]] to help repair the damage [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] inflicted upon that planet's population. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}

Following the battle against [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Blitz Engine]]s back on Cybertron, he attended to an injured [[Drench (G2)|Drench]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}}
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====''Timelines''====
On Optimus Prime's orders, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and Fixit conducted a full-body spark transplant on a dying Ratchet, transferring him to a new, combiner-capable body. {{storylink|Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Customization class G2 cartoon Ratchet bio}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Fixit was one of several Micromasters who joined up with the Autobot cause after the Micros chose sides in the war. He was present in the Autobot barracks when [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and [[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]] had their scuffle, and saw the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] walk out on the army. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Later, in [[Little Iacon]], Fixit had a ring-side seat to a brawl brewing between [[Trip-Up]] and [[Roller Force]]. On the sidelines, Fixit showed himself to be a little more naive than his fellow Micros: when he pointed out it was against the rules for Roller Force to have a weapon in the bar, the others just stared at him incredulously. {{storylink|The Gray Race}}

The point was driven home again a few hours later when [[Venom (G1)|Venom]] and his Decepticons attacked the Micromasters. Fixit was all, like, "Oh no! None of us are armed!", and the other Micros just laughed at him and drew out scrap-loads of weaponry from hidden places on their bodies. It didn't prove to be enough, however, and the Decepticons corraled the Micromasters together, demanding they choose sides then and there against the Autobots. When the Decepticon Micromaster known as [[Blaze Master]] tossed in his purple badge at these heavy-handed tactics, [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] blasted the turncoat, and Fixit tended to his injuries. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} The Autobot Micromasters were taken back to Decepticon headquarters and imprisoned, but [[Groundshaker]] and the Hot Rod Patrol managed to break Fixit and his buddies out of the holding cells. After reaching the site of the latest battle between the [[guzzler]] factions, Fixit started triage work on the injured Autobots. Tragically, there were still casualties, including Sidetrack of the [[Battle Patrol]]. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics===
[[Santon]] learned from texts written on Autobot medics such as [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Fixit. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #3}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Bullets]] (text story only); [[Stick Together|Transformers: Robots in Disguise #3]] (on-panel)

[[File:StickTogether-Fixit.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] came to Fixit complaining about feeling "hollow", and was examined for any signs of [[Corrodia Gravis]]. When he failed to find anything, Fixit suggested it was more likely an emotional issue, one which Guzzle later recognized as mourning. {{storylink|Bullets}} He and [[Kaput]] repaired [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] after his battle with [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], though they were unable to wake him up from his coma. {{storylink|Zero Point}} After the end of the war, Fixit became the chief Autobot medic in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and assisted the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] after a massive explosion mysteriously went off, killing nine Transformers and injuring several others. Later, when [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] interrupted his medical care with an argument, he pleaded with them to leave, but he was shoved aside. Then he assisted the Protectobots again after the second explosion which killed thirty-five Transformers. {{storylink|Stick Together}} Fixit later reported to [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] about [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s medical condition after the latter crash-landed. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

Fixit kept [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] on life support after he sustained serious damage in a bombing. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] was taken to his medbay after getting injured in an attack on the Decepticon pen, only to vanish from his [[CR chamber]] without a trace shortly thereafter. A confused Fixit contacted Wheeljack and let him know about his patient's disappearance. {{storylink|City on Fire}} He received many wounded during the Decepticon riots that began in the wake of [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s return, and contacted [[Autobot High Command]] to ask for help when the ground suddenly began shaking. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} The cause of this turned out to be [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], who attacked Fixit's med-center and forced him to evacuate his patients. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} The Autobots were able to defeat Megatron, only to be banished into the wilderness when [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] turned the [[NAIL|neutral faction]] against both them and the Decepticons. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

Fixit protested against Starscream's decision, unwilling to leave the wounded behind, but ultimately chose to leave as the alternative was renouncing the Autobots and accepting ''Starscream'' as his leader. After leaving Iacon, Bumblebee collapsed from injuries sustained during the battle, so Fixit repaired him using [[Goldfire shielding]] and parts of his old [[Earth]] mode. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}

Fixit later returned to Iacon to help [[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]] treat the injured NAILs as part of Prowl's plan to fight [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] and the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]]. He and Flatline did not agree on each other's methods of running a medical center. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} Nevertheless, they worked together and with Ratchet to repair the damaged Autobots and Decepticons during a lull in the fighting, and assisted in the body upgrades of several warriors, including [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]]. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Much later, he reattached [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s severed head. {{storylink|White Heat}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:Fixit lobbing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
At one point, Fixit went to [[Axiom Nexus]] and won a [[Sub-Metro Amateur League Lobbing]] championship playing in a team with other Fixits. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/28}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
After a break-in into the [[Forever Vaults]] left one of its guards, [[Cop-Tur (G1)|Cop-Tur]], injured but alive, he was placed under the care of [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and Fixit. Cop-Tur's condition baffled both doctors, as unbeknownst to them, he had been infected by the [[G-Virus]]: an artificial plague that would replicate the process that had turned [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Either Fixit or First Aid were blasted by their patient after he had undergone his transformation. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}
{{--}}

==Commercial appearances==
Fixit, [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], and [[Red Hot]] could be seen driving through a city, scaled down to their proportions. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster transports|Micromaster transports commercial}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-Zone-toy Fixit-Pipo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Could someone redirect me to Busytown?]]
*'''Rescue Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1989]])

:Fixit transforms into an ambulance of undetermined model. He was only available as part of a Micromaster Patrol set with [[Seawatch]], [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], and [[Red Hot]].

:This toy was released in Japan with no changes as [[Pīpō]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Fixit/fixit.htm More information on Fixit at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Fixit is [[Gang-molding|gang molded]] with his teammate [[Red Hot]], causing the two to share plastic colors.

===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Médic''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Delta'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Autobots]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Medics]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]

Red Hot

2019-02-26T18:56:01Z

Jedijam91: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Red Hot is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Redhot cardart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''My gal is Red Hot!'' ''Your gal ain't doodly-squat!'']]
'''Red Hot''' (aka '''Red Heat''') is in it for the thrills. A confirmed action junkie, he's happiest where the action is hottest, be it fighting a towering inferno or mixing it up with Decepticons. Thankfully, he's not so far gone into thrillseeking that he'll neglect his duty as part of the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]]. As soon as lives are in danger, Red Hot's first and only priority is to roll out and save the day. This drive does have its disadvantages though, since he's prone to exhausting his fuel supply and pushing his frame harder than it can take.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #5</ref>

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
''When a trio of [[Demon]]s escaped from their subterranean prison and began attacking Transformers to feed, Red Hot helped [[Xaaron]] wipe them out by pumping them full of pure energon, causing the Demons to overload explosively.'' {{storylink|Dawn of Darkness}}

[[File:YesterdaysHeroes-ScoopQuickmix.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Guess who's super-huge for no reason?]]
After a successful raid on a [[Decepticon fuel store|Decepticon fuel depot]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Red Hot and the Rescue Patrol attempted to journey to [[Earth]] with [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], but the intervention of the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] resulted in the [[trans-time dimensional portal]] malfunctioning. The Autobots were flung into the depths of Cybertron, where they found the resting place of their god, [[Primus]]! {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} Red Hot and the others listened to the [[Keeper (Transformer)|Keeper]]'s tale of Primus and [[Unicron]], and the origins of the [[Transformer]] race—until the Keeper was slain by the Decepticons, who had also been transported there by the malfunctioning portal. Red Hot and [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] assisted Grimlock in taking down [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], but were unable to prevent him from accidentally shooting Primus in the face. As the awakened Primus let loose with a Unicron-summoning "primal scream", the [[Autobase]] staff completed repairs on the dimensional portal, sending the Autobots to Earth. {{storylink|The Primal Scream}}

''On Earth Red Hot and the rest of the Rescue Patrol were assigned to capture Decepticon assassin [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]], and on [[Christmas]] Day [[1989]], they cornered him. Their battle against the [[Air Strike Patrol]] was called off by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] to prevent damage to the environment.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}
{{-}}

===''Transformers Comic-Magazin''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 7|New York — A City Sinking in Terror}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 14|Transformers in Action: The Countdown to a New Space Age!}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 16|Transforming Robots in Action: The Case of Optimus Prime}}}}

===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Rescue patrol destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
{{noterg1}}
Red Hot and the rest of the Rescue Patrol were sent to [[Nebulos]] to help repair the damage [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] inflicted upon that planet's population. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}
{{--}}

==Commercial appearances==
Red Hot, [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], and [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] could be seen driving through a city, scaled down to their proportions. Red Hot transformed and leaped forwards while his colleagues drove on. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster transports|Micromaster transports commercial}}

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1-Zone-toy RedHot-Fire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Wanna bet he's keen on Hot House's position?]]
*'''Rescue Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1989]])

: Red Hot transforms into a vaguely-futuristicy red fire engine of undetermined, possibly-made-up model. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates [[Fixit (G1)#Toys|Fixit]], [[Seawatch#Toys|Seawatch]] and [[Stakeout (G1)#Toys|Stakeout]].

: Red Hot is [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with Fixit, sharing plastic colors.

:This toy was sold in Japan without changes as [[Fire]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/RedHot/redhot.htm More information on Red Hot at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Micro-Master-Rescue-Patrol.jpg|thumb|300px|"Because you had to re-mold [[Big_Shot#Generations|Big. Shot.]] Didn't. You."]]
*'''Stakeout & Red Heat''' (Micromaster, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S19'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-21'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 25]], 2019'''
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Micromasters, '''Red Heat''' (likely renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a [[retool]] of [[Big Shot#Generations|Topshot]] that transforms from robot to fire truck. He can also combine with his pack-in teammate [[Stakeout (G1)#Generations|Stakeout]] to form the "Binerboost Salvage Blaster," a blaster-weapon for larger figures to wield. As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to their barrels.
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Interestingly, his head strongly resembles that of fellow fire truck-bot, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]].
*Red Hot is gang molded with his teammate [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]], causing the two to share plastic colors.

===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Rougeaud''' (Canada, "Red-ot")
*''Italian:'' '''Gamma'''

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Firefighters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege]]

Red Hot

2019-02-26T18:55:18Z

Jedijam91: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Red Hot is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Redhot cardart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''My gal is Red Hot!'' ''Your gal ain't doodly-squat!'']]
'''Red Hot''' (aka '''Red Heat''') is in it for the thrills. A confirmed action junkie, he's happiest where the action is hottest, be it fighting a towering inferno or mixing it up with Decepticons. Thankfully, he's not so far gone into thrillseeking that he'll neglect his duty as part of the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]]. As soon as lives are in danger, Red Hot's first and only priority is to roll out and save the day. This drive does have its disadvantages though, since he's prone to exhausting his fuel supply and pushing his frame harder than it can take.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #5</ref>

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
''When a trio of [[Demon]]s escaped from their subterranean prison and began attacking Transformers to feed, Red Hot helped [[Xaaron]] wipe them out by pumping them full of pure energon, causing the Demons to overload explosively.'' {{storylink|Dawn of Darkness}}

[[File:YesterdaysHeroes-ScoopQuickmix.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Guess who's super-huge for no reason?]]
After a successful raid on a [[Decepticon fuel store|Decepticon fuel depot]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Red Hot and the Rescue Patrol attempted to journey to [[Earth]] with [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], but the intervention of the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] resulted in the [[trans-time dimensional portal]] malfunctioning. The Autobots were flung into the depths of Cybertron, where they found the resting place of their god, [[Primus]]! {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} Red Hot and the others listened to the [[Keeper (Transformer)|Keeper]]'s tale of Primus and [[Unicron]], and the origins of the [[Transformer]] race—until the Keeper was slain by the Decepticons, who had also been transported there by the malfunctioning portal. Red Hot and [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] assisted Grimlock in taking down [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], but were unable to prevent him from accidentally shooting Primus in the face. As the awakened Primus let loose with a Unicron-summoning "primal scream", the [[Autobase]] staff completed repairs on the dimensional portal, sending the Autobots to Earth. {{storylink|The Primal Scream}}

''On Earth Red Hot and the rest of the Rescue Patrol were assigned to capture Decepticon assassin [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]], and on [[Christmas]] Day [[1989]], they cornered him. Their battle against the [[Air Strike Patrol]] was called off by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] to prevent damage to the environment.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}
{{-}}

===''Transformers Comic-Magazin''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 7|New York — A City Sinking in Terror}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 14|Transformers in Action: The Countdown to a New Space Age!}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 16|Transforming Robots in Action: The Case of Optimus Prime}}}}

===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Rescue patrol destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
{{noterg1}}
Red Hot and the rest of the Rescue Patrol were sent to [[Nebulos]] to help repair the damage [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] inflicted upon that planet's population. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}
{{--}}

==Commercial appearances==
Red Hot, [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], and [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] could be seen driving through a city, scaled down to their proportions. Red Hot transformed and leaped forwards while his colleagues drove on. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster transports|Micromaster transports commercial}}

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1-Zone-toy RedHot-Fire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Wanna bet he's keen on Hot House's position?]]
*'''Rescue Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1989]])

: Red Hot transforms into a vaguely-futuristicy red fire engine of undetermined, possibly-made-up model. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates [[Fixit (G1)#Toys|Fixit]], [[Seawatch#Toys|Seawatch]] and [[Stakeout (G1)#Toys|Stakeout]].

: Red Hot is [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with Fixit, sharing plastic colors.

:This toy was sold in Japan without changes as [[Fire]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/RedHot/redhot.htm More information on Red Hot at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Micro-Master-Rescue-Patrol.jpg|thumb|300px|"Because you had to re-mold [[Big_Shot#Generations|Big. Shot.]] Didn't. You."]]
*'''Stakeout & Red Heat''' (Micromaster, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S19'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-21'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 25]], 2019'''
:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Micromasters, '''Red Heat''' (likely renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a [[retool]] of [[Big Shot#Generations|Topshot]] that transforms from robot to fire truck. He can also combine with his pack-in teammate [[Stakeout (G1)#Generations|Stakeout]] to form the "Binerboost Salvage Blaster," a blaster-weapon for larger figures to wield. As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], their weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole. "Fire Blasts" can also be attached to their barrels.
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Interestingly, his head strongly resembles that of fellow fire truck-bot, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]].
*Red Hot is gang molded with his teammate [[Fixit]], causing the two to share plastic colors.

===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Rougeaud''' (Canada, "Red-ot")
*''Italian:'' '''Gamma'''

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Firefighters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege]]

Tread Bolt

2019-02-26T18:53:09Z

Jedijam91: /* Notes */

{{faction|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Micromaster|the Energon Autobot|Treadbolt}}
:''Tread Bolt is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TreadBoltBoxart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Clearly, he's watched the informative educational film ''How Not To Be Seen''.]]
No-one denies that '''Tread Bolt''' (aka '''Jetmaster''') is an amazing stealth operative. He's an expert at blending into the background, moving silently, and evading detection equipment. But most Autobots wish he'd just stick to using those skills to sneak into [[Decepticon]] installations and stop "practicing" on his teammates by sneaking into their quarters during off hours and scaring the oil out of them. Whatever good graces he's earning by being good at his job are quickly countered by his being a creepy dick.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #7</ref>

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHardhead-CaughtInAVortex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Tread Bolt was one of the legions of [[Dead Universe]] Micromasters who pursued [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]]. He survived to confront Hardhead with the [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]-controlled Nightbeat in the planet's subterranean tunnels, but failed to prevent the Autobot from escaping into the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}
{{-}}

===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEX1 mighty bolt.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Tread Bolt traveled to [[Earth]] from [[Micro|Planet Zone]] to be involved in the Power Core Combination experiments. Using an [[Energon Matrix]] prototype to gain control over a quartet of powered drones, Tread Bolt took the name '''Jetmaster''' (ジェットマスター ''Jettomasutā'') and became an inaugural member of the [[Master Class]] unit. He tested his power in mock combat against [[Novaroid]] drones guided by [[Chip Chase|Professor Chase]]. {{storylink|The Mighty Bolt}}

When a series of Decepticon attacks on Master Class warriors prompted concern from the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]], Jetmaster flew to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] and recruited the former Decepticon turned Master Class soldier [[Kakuryu|Grimmaster]] to join the fight for the Autobots. {{storylink|The Dragon Pays His Dues}} Their mission was interrupted by a sneak attack from [[Detritus (G1)|Roadmaster]], [[Master Chaos]] mercenary. Jetmaster was dropped early in the battle, leaving Grimmaster alone to face their foe. {{storylink|Destruction and Regeneration}}

Jetmaster survived and recovered, joining the Master Class forces as [[Clouder|Major Clouder]] rallied them for battle against Master Chaos with his new Assaultmaster body. {{storylink|Hope for the Next Generation}} Jetmaster and Choppermaster teamed up to distract and defeat [[Onslaught (G1)|Combatmaster]] during the following battle. {{storylink|Unearthed Future}}

===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:HtF-FlamewarbeatTreadbolt.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|left]]
Tread Bolt was one of the Autobots stationed at the space bridge outpost near [[Delta Prysmos]]. He fared poorly when confronted by the Decepticon mercenary [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]]. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy TreadBolt.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sky High. Sky High. SKY HIGH. I'm Batman.]]
*'''Air Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1990]])

:Tread Bolt transforms into a concept Stealth Bomber jet. He was only available as part of the [[Air Patrol]] set with his teammates [[Blaze Master]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], and [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]].

===''Zone''===
*'''Sky Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer team, 1990)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-352'''

:The Air Patrol was released a year later in Japan as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Zone (toyline)|Zone]]'' series, with no notable changes from the [[Hasbro]] release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/TreadBolt/treadbolt.htm More information on Tread Bolt at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy TreadBolt.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|First sneak, then DEATH FROM ABOVE!]]
*'''Tread Bolt''' (Voyager, [[2008]])
**''Series:'' '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Rocket Booster pack, 2-part rifle, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, helmet

:Tread Bolt is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)#Classics|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic swing-winged fighter jet. He features a removable robot-mode helmet (the side guns becoming blasters mounted on the sides of the nosecone in vehicle mode), the toy's add-on booster packs have flip-out reveal cannons accessible in both modes, and it also features forearm-mounted spring-loaded missile launchers. An unexpected level of detail can be found on the grey non-firing rifle; when it is assembled, the gun's "sight" comes together in a way that would be functional on a full-size weapon.

:The paint deco for his alt mode seems to be based almost entirely on that of the U.S Navy {{w|Blue angels|Blue Angel}} Planes.

:This mold was used to make the [[BotCon 2007]] version of [[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUTreadBolt/treadbolt.htm More information on Universe Tread Bolt at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEX-Jetmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Jetmaster Prime Mode''' ([[2012]]-[[September 22|09-22]])
**''ID number'': '''EX 02'''
**''Accessories'': Feminia Drone, Micro Drone, Tenth Drone, Zone Drone

:Jetmaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Skyburst (PCC)#Toys|Skyburst]], transforming into a stealthy-type-jet of made-up model. He also has a "Prime Mode" where he becomes the torso of a super robot, capable of using any auto-transforming Power Core Combiner drone-machine molds for limbs.

:He comes with four color-coordinated air vehicle drone-limbs, redecos of the [[Aerialbot (PCC)|Aerialbot]]s. Each one has a square socket for a Power Core Combiner connection; when attached via the blue plugs on a Commander figure, the vehicles automatically transform into a super-robot limb, and snaps back to vehicle mode when disconnected. Despite the universal connector, each drone can only form one limb type (but can be swapped from left to right):

:*1: '''Zone Drone''' [Recon Plane Drone] — Arm (Jetmaster's right)
:*2: '''Feminia Drone''' [Chopper Drone] — Arm (Jetmaster's left)
:*3: '''Micro Drone''' [Combat Helicopter Drone] — Leg (Jetmaster's left)
:*4: '''Tenth Drone''' [Fighter Jet Drone] — Leg (Jetmaster's right)

:Jetmaster's mold was also used to make [[Darkstream]]. The drone-limb molds were also used to make components for other ''Power Core Combiners'' and ''United EX'' teams: the Recon Plane Drone and Combat Helicopter Drone molds were used for the [[Destron (PCC)|Destrons]] and [[Clouder#United EX 2|Assaultmaster]], while the Fighter Jet Drone and Chopper Drone were used for the [[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobots]].

==Notes==
*Tread Bolt's original vehicle mode appears to have been directly "inspired" by [http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/REVELL%20B-2%20HIGH%20TECHNOLOGY%20BOMBER%20PAGE.htm a 1987 Revell model kit] of the then-unrevealed B-2 Stealth Bomber.
*Most—if not all—of the toys pictured in the 1990 [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' catalog are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from final product pop up. In Tread Bolt's case, the catalog version lacks the final's "Air Force" [[tampograph]]s.
*The ''United EX'' story does not ''explicitly'', out-and-out ''say'' that Jetmaster is Tread Bolt, but that's about the only way it ''doesn't'' connect the two.
*Jetmaster's drones are named after planets featured in ''[[Transformers: Zone (franchise)|Zone]]'' fiction: [[Micro|Micro/Zone]], [[Feminia]], and the [[Tenth Planet]].
*Tread Bolt is gang molded with his teammate [[Blaze Master]], causing the two to share plastic colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Tread Bolt''' (トレードボルト ''Torēdo Boruto'')
*''French:'' '''Boulon''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Mistery'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Gorlam Prime]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Zone Autobots]]

Blaze Master (G1)

2019-02-26T18:51:21Z

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{{disambig2|the Micromaster helicopter from Generation 1|the helicopter from ''Revenge of the Fallen''|Blazemaster}}
:''Blaze Master is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:BlazeMasterBoxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loves the smell of napalm in the morning. And afternoon. Evening... late night...]]
The [[Air Patrol]] has never really gelled as a team, and a good chunk of that is because of '''Blaze Master''' (aka '''Choppermaster'''). It's not just because his cynical nature clashes with the ever-optimistic [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]]. Frankly, he scares them, and a lot of other Autobots as well. His favorite battle tactic is to fly slow and low over [[Decepticon]] positions, presenting himself as an easy target. Once he's sure they can see him, he releases his signature weapon, a napalm-like corrosive spray that incinerates anything it doesn't melt first. Then he just hovers there, watching his enemies die slowly and painfully... chuckling all the while. He can use the spray in robot mode too, but the "death from above" method is by far his favorite.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' #1</ref>

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
When the newly created Micromasters first took up sides in the Cybertronian Wars, Blaze Master chose to join the Decepticons. Working alongside [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] and his [[Race Track Patrol]], he attacked the Autobot Micromasters when they attempted to rescue the damaged [[guzzler]] named [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]]. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Rumor had it, though, that he was discontent with the Decepticon way of doing things. [[Powertrain]] and [[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]] were discussing how to bring Blaze Master over to the Autobot side later that night in [[Little Iacon]]. Their conversation was interrupted when Blaze Master walked in on them. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} When [[Venom (G1)|Venom]] and his Decepticons took over and occupied the area, they demanded the Micros turn against each other on that formerly neutral turf. At that point, Blaze Master had definitely had enough: he tossed aside his allegiance and told the Decepticon guzzlers to slag off. Venom then had [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] shoot down the Micromaster. The Autobot [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] was seen caring for the fallen Blaze Master after that. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate|Recipe for Hate}} Venom and his men took the Autobot Micromasters into custody back at Decepticon headquarters, but [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] broke them out soon after. Blaze Master got his revenge on Venom shortly afterwards, stabbing the larger robot through the torso with his energo-rotors. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHardhead-CaughtInAVortex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Blaze Master was one of the legions of [[Dead Universe]] Micromasters who pursued [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}
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===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEX2 blazing alps.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Blaze Master was one of several Autobots from [[Micro|Zone]] chosen for [[Power Core Combination]]. Taking the name '''Choppermaster''' (チョッパーマスター ''Choppāmasutā''), he was training in the Swiss alps with a group of drones when [[Straxus (G1)|Rollermaster]] attacked. Despite the [[Master Chaos]] Decepticon taking control of the drones, Choppermaster held his own fighting against the giant foe with his incendiary gel. {{storylink|In the Blazing Alps}} Choppermaster and Rollermaster beat each other to the point of shut down. A final victor was not decided, however, because another Decepticon named [[Onslaught (G1)|Combatmaster]] arrived on the scene to finish the battle. He carried Rollermaster to safety while collapsing a mountain on top of the fallen Autobot. {{storylink|Prelude to the Siege}}

Choppermaster was eventually recovered by his friend [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Airmaster]], but [[Roadblock (G2)|Dozermaster]] had secretly placed a homing beacon on him while he was deactivated, allowing the Decepticon to track Choppermaster and Airmaster back to the Autobots' secret headquarters. {{storylink|The Price of a Life}}

Using Jetmaster's drones for combination, Choppermaster engaged Combatmaster in battle and got revenge for his previous defeat. {{storylink|Unearthed Future}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Blaze Master and the [[Air Patrol]] were assigned to the Micromaster 58th division across the [[Sonic Canyons]] during the [[Grand Uprising]]. Although they mined the bridges to prevent the [[Maximal Nation]] from crossing, the Maximals made a daring maneuver to cross by haphazard force fields projected across the gap. The Micromasters pulled back from the canyons after this daredevil tactic brought the enemy to them. {{storylink|Derailment}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy BlazeMaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Air Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1990]])
**''Accessories'': Rotor blade

:Blaze Master transforms into a Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter. His rotor blades can detach and be mounted as a melee weapon on his robot-mode arm. He was only available as part of the [[Air Patrol]] set with his teammates [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]] and [[Tread Bolt]]. The rotor blade is the same mold as the one used by [[Tracer (G1 Decepticon)|Tracer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/BlazeMaster/blazemaster.htm More information on Blaze Master at TFU.info]''

===''Zone''===
*'''Sky Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer team, [[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-352'''
**''Accessories'': Rotor blade

:The Air Patrol was released as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Zone (toyline)|Zone]]'' series with no notable changes from the [[Hasbro]] release.
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===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEXtoy-Choppermaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Does this new look make me look chunky? Best go on a diet, by this time next year I'll be fit and fabulous again!]]
*'''Rollermaster vs Choppermaster''' (Vs pack, [[2012]]-[[September 22|09-22]])
**''ID number'': '''EX P1'''
**''Accessories'': 3-blade and 4-blade rotors

:Choppermaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Searchlight (PCC)#Toys|Searchlight]] toy, transforming into a twin-rotor rescue helicopter of indeterminate model. Choppermaster can swap between his normal head and a larger head so that he can also serve as a torso (dubbed "Prime Mode") for ''Power Core Combiner'' drone-limbs. His chestplate has a flip-up Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] peg that allows him to use any Mini-Con as chest armor. He was only available in a set with [[Straxus (G1)#United EX|Rollermaster]], [[Spanner (United)|Spanner]] and [[Firebug (United)|Firebug]].

:This mold was also used to make [[Windburn]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Gen-toy Blazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He'll shoot his eye out.]]
*'''Bumblebee & Blazemaster''' (Legends Class, [[2013]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 002'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

:Part of the third wave of 2012-2013 ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, '[[Thrilling 30]]' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]] comes with Blazemaster, who transforms into a helicopter, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a large cannon with a [[5mm post|5mm handle]]. His rotor-blade assembly is detachable with a free-spinning 5mm post; typically it's mounted on Bumblebee's forearm (via the holes in his tires) when Blazemaster is in weapon mode. Considering his swapped colors and partnership with Bumblebee, Blazemaster may also be an [[homage]] to Bumblebee's [[Heli-pack]].

:There are two packaging [[variant]]s of this two-pack: One version (which is also reflected by the official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in packaging) features the same layout for the cardboard name insert as its [[wave]]mate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends|Optimus Prime]] & [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]], while the other version has various texts and logos rearranged and relocated, and is lacking both the difficulty level and the [[Hasbro]] company logo.<ref name="genvar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-legends-bumblebee-with-blazemaster-packaging-variant-177748/ Comparison] between both variants of ''Generations'' Bumblebee & Blaze Master's packaging</ref>

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[Jolt (AOE)|Jolt]] and ''Generations'' [[Spinister (G1)#Generations|Spinister]] and [[Shūta Gō#Generations|Shūta Gō]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenLegBlazemaster/blazemaster.htm More information on Blazemaster at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|OPandBee}}
[[File:TTGenerationsTG24BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Behold: Bling Master.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, 2013-[[September 28|09-28]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG24'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

: The Japanese release of ''Generations'' Legends Class Blazemaster [[redeco]]es him in metallic blue. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Bumblebee]], as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Optimus Prime]] and [[Roller (G1)#OPandBee|Roller]].
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==Notes==
*Most—if not all—of the toys pictured in the 1990 Hasbro ''Transformers'' catalog are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from the final product are apparent. In Blaze Master's case, there are some minuscule sculpting differences...and the complete lack of robot-mode [[Paint operation|paint application]]s.
*Choppermaster's [http://www.allspark.com/content/view/10631/37/ bio notes] do not ''explicitly'' say he's Blaze Master, but... come on. Plus, the [[Andrew Hall|guy who wrote the bio and story and all that]] said he is.
*The ''United EX'' set bucks tradition by putting the Decepticon's name first.
*Blaze Master is gang molded with his teammate [[Tread Bolt]], causing the two to share plastic colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Breeze Master''' (ブリーズマスター ''Burīzu Masutā''),<ref>It is unclear whether Takara intentionally changed the first word from "Blaze" to "Breeze" or rather if the "breeze" pronunciation is merely the result of a misspelling.</ref> '''Blaze Master''' (''Generations'', ブレイズマスター ''Bureizu Masutā'')
*''French:'' '''Brasero''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Elicos'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yānhuǒ Dàshī''' (Taiwan, ''Thrilling 30'', 煙火大師, "Fireworks Master")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Autobots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Gorlam Prime]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformers]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Zone Autobots]]

Headlock (RID)

2019-02-18T00:30:15Z

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{{disambig2|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Decepticon|the ''Kre-O'' Decepticon|Headstrong (G1)}}
:''Headlock is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:RID-Headlock.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Look at the fancy box. Look at the size of this instruction manual. You don't think they would have gone to all this trouble if the game was any ''good'', do you?!"]]

Listen up, ya bum. If you wanna win, you listen to '''Headlock'''. This old 'bot may be small and decrepit, but he knows a thing or two about life inside the fightin' arena. With him in your corner, you can't lose! He won't ''let'' you.

Having been the "manager" of the massive [[Groundpounder (RID)|Groundpounder]] for a long time, he knows that it takes more'n just raw power. You gotta put on a show to get the crowd on yer side, but never get too cocky or you're gonna get blindsided. You gotta know your enemy's weak points, and you better exploit 'em. But, well, if you can't... then he will.

Hey, ''you'' can call it "fighting dirty" or "cheating", ''he'' calls it "winning".

==Fiction==
=== 2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ===
{{voiceactor|[[Eric Bauza]] (English), [[Jin Urayama]] (Japanese)|[[Mario Scarabelli]] (Italian), [[Tobias Lelle]] (German)}}
[[File:TRID19_Headlock_Earth_Vehicle_Mode.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"You're only reading this because you're bored!"]]
Headlock managed the goliath Groundpounder in the gladiatorial pits of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], making him a reigning champion... until they were both accused of cheating and kicked out of the gladiator circuit. Enraged by the accusation, Groundpounder went on a destructive rampage, requiring the deployment of the [[Elite Guard]]. Eventually, both he and Headlock were arrested. {{storylink|The Champ}} Both of them were placed in [[stasis pod]]s aboard the prison ship ''[[Alchemor (RID)|Alchemor]]'', but were freed when the ship crashed on Earth.

The two Decepticons hid out at a construction site outside of [[Crown City]], while Groundpounder began a new training regimen at Headlock's request. Upon seeing an advertisement for the [[Rumbledome]], he decided he needed to prove he could take on the [[human]]-built monster trucks. Forcing his way into the arena, he challenged the current champ to a match, and [[Farnum|the Rumbledome manager]] promptly agreed. Though [[Casey (RID)|Crusher Casey]] and her [[Mechanosaurus]] put up a good fight, Groundpounder eventually put her rig out of commission... with the help of Headlock's sabotage. The manager, believing the two Cybertronians to be human-controlled robots as part of an act, offered them a permanent spot in the show.

For their next show, however, Groundpounder discovered his opponent was another Cybertronian—the [[Autobot]] [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]], aiming to bring down the crooked duo. Headlock stepped in when it looked like Grimlock was winning, zapping the Dinobot with his welding finger to keep him distracted as Groundpounder pummeled him. [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]], who had been a fan of the pair's matches and didn't believe they had cheated—up until he ''saw'' Headlock cheating in the match against Mechanosaurus—stepped in and eventually brought Headlock down in a surprising display of combat skill.

As Grimlock finally knocked Groundpounder down for the count with his favorite cannonball move, the recovered Headlock made a break for it... only to be stopped immediately by [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]. {{storylink|The Champ}}

Headlock's stasis pod was later taken back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]], and [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 2)}}

==Notes==
* Headlock is a broad homage to {{w|Mickey Goldmill|Michael "Mickey" Goldmill}}, the crusty old trainer from the ''{{w|Rocky (film series)|Rocky}}'' movies. He's even got a robotic knit cap!
* Headlock is one of the few Decepticons incarcerated on the Alchemor to not possess any kind of animal themed form as neither his robot mode or his forklift alternate mode possess animal traits.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Headlock''' (ヘッドロック ''Heddorokku'')

[[Category:Cartoon-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Elderly Transformers]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Decepticons]]

Dragonstorm

2018-11-14T13:28:19Z

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{{faction|autobot}}
:''Dragonstorm is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Guardian Knight|Knight]] [[combiner]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLK Dragonstorm flight view.jpg|thumb|right|400px|It's unwise to be rude to a dragon.]]

'''Dragonstorm''' is a beastly three-headed dragon, mighty gestalt form of the legendary twelve [[Guardian Knight]]s who oppose [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]].

At other times Dragonstorm is instead formed from [[Dragonicus]] and [[Stormreign]] or he is a single, non-combining bot.

==Fiction==
[[File:TLK Dragonstorm in flight.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus]]
===''The Last Knight'' film===
In [[484]] CE, the Knights formed Dragonstorm at [[Merlin]]'s behest to wipe out the [[Saxon]]s, winning the battle for [[Camelot]]. In the succeeding centuries, Camelot fell into legend and Dragonstorm was misbelieved by many, including Professor [[Viviane Wembly]], as merely the exaggerated story of a catapult.

In the present day, the reawakened Knights formed Dragonstorm to fight [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] and the [[Decepticon]]s.
Dragonstorm formed on the hull of the allied [[Knight Ship|Autobot ship]] and took flight against enemy gun emplacements on the section of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] containing Quintessa's base, the [[ignition chamber]]. Along the way, Dragonstorm dropped [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] to the ground to fight the [[Infernocon]]s. In the aftermath of their victory, Dragonstorm formed and flew alongside the Autobot ship to their homeworld. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
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==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:TF-TLK-Mega-Turbo-Changer-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Giant Purple Griffin|Tiny Red/grey Griffin]]]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Mega Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese name'': '''Big Speed Change Dragonstorm'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2017]]-[[October 28|10-28]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-31'''
**''Accessories'': 1 pair of detachable wings, sword/tail

:This larger figure of Dragonstorm transforms from three-headed dragon to robot via one-step autotransformation (with a ''Generation 1'' Transformation sound effect being played in the same time) performed by squeezing and pulling the handle (if this doesn't work, try collapsing the dragon head to the back halfway). Dragonstorm also features a "Cyberfire" gimmick, which consists of a UV LED in it's beast mode's mouth, which is used to reveal the smaller Turbo Changers' UV painted insignia. He has a voice gimmick in two modes: In Dragon mode, pushing the controller forward pushes down his center Dragon head while emitting a roar in the same time. In robot mode, pressing the red button on his stomach will utter some dialogue like "Protect the Staff!", "Bear Witness!". The sounds can be turned off (and on again) with a switch.

:His wings and tail are detached in-packaging, which is exposed due to the "TRY ME!" gimmick. Similar to the [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|last movie's toy of this nature]], it sold poorly, becoming a very prominent [[shelfwarmer]] even a year after the film's release.
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====Legion Class====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No One Ever Listens to the Magical Dragon.]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Legion Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword

:Released as part of the third wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures, Dragonstorm transforms from a small three-headed dragon into a small robot. His tail also forms his sword, albeit undocumented in the instructions. Unlike most Legion Class figures, Dragonstorm is packaged in Dragon mode, but his instructions illustrate robot-to-dragon transformation steps.

:His stock photo is mistransformed: his rear dragon feet are supposed to be folded up into his robot legs. However, the dragon's feet ''can'' be also used as a robot mode feet, albeit making him slightly shorter.
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====Premier Edition====
{{anchor|LeaderClass}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Premier-Edition-Leader-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fire and Blood]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Leader Class, 2017)
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-10-28'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-30'''
**''Accessories'': Dragonicus's 2 Swords, Stormreign's staff

:Dragonstrom was released as part of the second and final wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Leader Class figures. He consists of two roughly Voyager size Autobots, [[Dragonicus]] and [[Stormreign]], who transform from robot mode to Dragonstorm's combined dragon mode.

:Extreme caution must be taken for separating Dragonstorm from his packaging: ''especially both sides of the heads'' / ''Dragonicus's hands''. Cutting away the plastic insert from around him works better than simply pulling the toy from the insert, but only marginally.
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===Generations===
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Dragonstorm.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''C'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], this figure is a small representation of Dragonstorm.
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==Notes==
*When Dragonstorm is formed for the first time in the movie, [[Stormreign]] is not needed to become part of him. Later, when he forms in the present day, [[Skullitron]] and at least two other Knights have already died. Apparently it doesn't require all twelve knights to make Dragonstorm at any given time.
**Due to the knights that have been released as figures all having a "dragonic" alternate mode, it could be possible that all the knights transform into dragons but can also combine to form a larger dragon. The larger dragon's size would then be influenced by the number of knights used to form it.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dragonstorm''' (ドラゴンストーム ''Doragonsutōmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bàofēnghuǒlóng''' (Taiwan, 暴風火龍, "Stormy Fire Dragon")

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]
[[Category:Knights]]

Megatron (Movie)/toys

2018-11-12T13:42:20Z

Jedijam91: /* Legends Class toys */

{{suite}}

'''[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]''' got the Hollywood bad-guy treatment, and therefore got truckloads of toys too!

He also ''became'' a truck later on. Funny, that is.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:Movie Legends Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just what the hell do I turn into?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legends Class, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Megatron'''
:[[Legends Class]] Megatron is the smallest mainline ''Movie'' Megatron toy. The sheer simplicity of the Legends class toy means that his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is basically his [[robot mode]] splayed out. His robot mode is passably accurate, but has the Alien Queen-esque head design that was replaced with the finalized design after this figure's production (though due to the lack of detail, it can also be interpreted as his current head design). Due to his transformation scheme, he has swiveling waist. Despite it's simplicity, the Legends class figure is far closer to Megatron's actual design in the movie than most of his larger figures.

:The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.

:The figure is misassembled in package with the arms being swapped putting paint applications and more sculpted detail on the wrong sides of his arms; it is a simple matter to rectify this though as they are on rather loose ball joints at the shoulder and are easily popped off and swapped round. It should be noted that the arms & head is molded in softer, rubbery plastic, and it was unknown if they would harden and break just like [[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends_Class_toys|Scorponok]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/LegendsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Legends Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron is quite beside himself.]]
:A [[Target]] [[exclusive]], this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Legends of Cybertron Megatron]] and Movie Legends Megatron.

:His arms are still misassembled in-package.
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{{anchor|BftAS}}
[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Quick, Bumblebee! You hold up Megatron, I'll just fight with the others!" "...I hate you."]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
:A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, this six-pack of Legends Class figures contains unmodified toys of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (Movie)#TRULegendsPack|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Bumblebee]], Megatron, [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].

:Like Bumblebee & Starscream, he was packaged in alternate mode. Surprisingly, his vehicle mode is ''not'' mistransformed in-package, but still has the arms misassembled.
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{{anchor|Allspark2pack}}
[[File:TF-2007-Allspark-Battles-Legends-Class-2-pack-Ice-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look like both halves of Jazz will have a front bumper.]]
*'''Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron''' (Legends multi-pack, 2008)
:Ice Megatron is a, well, ice-themed redeco of Legends Class Megatron, which means his black paint applications have been replaced by blue. He comes packed with yet another redeco of Legends class [[Jazz (Movie)#LegendsVsMegatron|Jazz]], this time "battle damaged".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsIceMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Ice Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:Movie Voyager Megatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, I think I'm as weird as the ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' figures! ...nah, not there yet.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:Voyager Class Megatron transforms into an ice-covered version of his Cybertronic jet, with transparent blue plastic forming large portions of his vehicle mode, such as parts of his wings. This ice design is carried onto his robot mode, with his legs, shoulders and chest having some kind of 'ice' plastic covering them. With a significantly different (and simple compared to other figures of the same pricepoint) transformation sequence compared to his earlier Leader class toy, his chest frost lowers and his shoulders raise to robot mode position when you bring his lower body forward thanks to [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] technology. He also has his fusion cannon in its entirety on his left arm. His wings feature flip-out "ice blades", and pulling on a piece in the back of his jet mode brings them forward like pincer claws.

:Something interesting to note is that his feet are entirely spring-loaded, which means his foot and the two "rear toes" on each feet automatically close up when he's not standing up. Surprisingly, this helps a lot with the posing, as the feet parts automatically position themselves for the perfect balance.

:The stock photo on the toy's packaging depicts Megatron with the unused head that appeared in some concept art. However, the rest of the figure's body is still modeled after the final character model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/VoyagerMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Voyager Premium Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wouldn't the toy above be much cooler with duller colours?]]
*'''Megatron''' ("Premium Series" Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:One of the first figures available in the ''[[Premium Series]]'' (although not explicitly identified on the packaging as such), Voyager Class Megatron was released exclusively at Best Buy on October 16th, 2007 alongside the North American launch of the ''Transformers'' movie DVD. Megatron has been completely redecoed, covering most of his previously grey parts with metallic silver paint and a black paint wash over the top of that. Black and gold highlights are used to offset all of the silver, while the transparent 'ice' parts are clear. These changes essentially make Megatron far more accurate to his movie appearance.

:Megatron is presented in robot mode inside a special display box similar in shape to the packaging for the Hasbro release of ''Generation 1'' ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/BestBuyMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Premium Series'' Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movie Voyager BOMC Megatron.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Battle Over Mission City''' ("Screen Battles" two-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:A Target exclusive redeco of Voyager Class Megatron in primarily beige and chocolate brown colors with brown paintwashes, this version replaces the ice colored translucent plastic with two shades of translucent orange to replicate a look that resembles Megatron's fiery demise (or atmospheric re-entry). Unlike the previous releases, this version's wings are painted to match the body color, so they give the appearance of molten slag. This version was only available in a two-pack with a mostly unchanged Deluxe Class [[Jazz (Movie)#TargetvsMegatron|Final Battle Jazz]] in reference to their fight on the skyscraper featured in the film.

:As the colors on this Megatron are very similar to the colors on the Screen Battles version of Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]], it can be assumed that those two sets are meant to also represent the climactic final battle at the end of the film.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/ScreenBattlesMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Screen Battles'' Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Leader Class toys====
[[File:Movie Leader Megatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Ohhhh! I turn into a big-boned guy!"]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-07'''
:Leader Class ''Movie'' Megatron transforms into a silver Cybertronic assault jet. In robot mode, Megatron's right "[[Rocket Claw]]" disconnects at the wrist to become the spiked end of the extendable "[[mace|chain]] [[whip]]" weapon concealed within his forearm; pressing the black switch on the arm pulls the chain taut for a whipping attack. His arms also link together at the wrists to form a "[[fusion cannon]]," with the pod on his left forearm concealing the weapon's [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing twin barrels, exposed by pulling a switch. His other automorph features include his wings folding up as his vehicle nosecone is moved into place, and his feet unfolding as his knees are straightened. Finally, pressing the button on his waist activates a small friction motor, which moves various torso plates and blades on his back into place, accompanied by a metallic shrieking sound and flashing yellow lights.

:Megatron's instructions summarily fail to actually tell the reader about how his gimmicks work. The whipping-action black switch for his flail is not mentioned; they do not detail how to connect the arms for fusion cannon mode; and the fact that the cannon is on a slider, allowing it to be center-aligned, rather than sitting off to one side, is also omitted.

:There is an error in Megatron's legs, in that his left and right hip joints have been swapped for reasons unknown. Switching them allows for a slightly smoother transformation. In addition to ''that'', both of Megatron's hands have a finger misassembly. Two pieces are molded to have two fingers, while one is obviously supposed to be a thumb–however, this thumb is on the 'outside' of his hands instead of the inside. The prototype on the packaging's stock photos show the correct assembly.

:Possibly a dropped feature [[for safety reasons]], the right hand (partly a projectile tethered to the arm) is designed to launch out of his wrist via a spring-loaded firing mechanism. However, the spring for the launching mechanism was removed, though the firing trigger remains. One can either find a compatible spring or steal the spring in his left arm fusion cannon, then place it in his right forearm, though stealing the spring from his left arm would disable his fusion cannon-retracting Automorph.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Premium Movie Megs.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, I got a tan!"]]
*'''Megatron''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)
:Premium Megatron is a redeco of the previously released Leader Class Megatron. The figure is now given far more movie-accurate paint applications of black, gold, & silver. Premium Megatron also features the classic transformation sound when the chest Automorph function is activated. The original "metal shriek" sound is retained when the sound button is pressed in vehicle mode.

:In the promotional photos of the toy, this version was pictured with a new vehicle mode face cover that fit the new head better. However, this retool was apparently dropped before actual production but can still be seen on the box back photography. All manufacturing errors from the first release are still present.

:Unlike some of the early "Premium Series" toys, Premium Leader Megatron was mass-released at a variety of retailers, instead of being an exclusive to any particular store.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/PremiumMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Premium Series'' Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[File:Movie FAB Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just back from filming ''Predator 3''.]]
*'''Fusion Blast Megatron''' ([[Fast Action Battlers|Fast Action Battler]], 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles

:Fusion Blast Megatron is a simple version of Megatron with dorky-looking proportions in robot mode, and it turns into an even dorkier-looking vehicle mode. The transformation sequence manages to be even more simple and non-involved than the other ''Movie'' Megatron toys by means of an Automorph feature very similar to the early Beast Wars flipchangers. Moving his back section down causes the torso to flip up, hiding the head and positioning the arms skywards. Though the figure requires a little more repositioning and folding, most of the transformation is done with a single step.

:The figure's packaging depicts Megatron with a different head sculpt and silver paint instead of unpainted gray plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Fusion Blast Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:NA megatron FAB.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Night Attack Megatron''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:A redeco of Fast Action Battler Megatron, this time cast primarily in black plastic, with opaque grey missiles.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Night Attack Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Jollibee Kids Meal====
*'''Megatron''' (Jollibee Kids Meal toy, 2007)

:Available only at Jollibee fast food chains in the Philippines, this Megatron toy is functionally an upscaled version of his Legends class figure though with minor transformation differences. It also has a new head sculpt which is markedly more detailed than the Legends toy but still has the concept design head rather than the final version in the film.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
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*'''Megatron''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-02'''

:Megatron transforms from a reasonably accurate version of his movie robot mode to a reasonably accurate version of his tank mode (with a teeny extra Megatron face in his groin, without paint details probably to avoid creepiness). He has ball-jointed shoulders and hips in robot mode, plus elbow and knee joints. His alt mode turret is formed by merging his left and right arms, which is a neat callback to the first movie's fusion cannon, but means the turret can't rotate side to side, only pivot at the barrel.

:Several samples suffer from a disconnected lower left leg, which should be connected to the metal rod inside the upper leg. While the loose appendage cannot be repaired without extensive tooling, the upper leg is tight enough to prevent the leg from falling out during display or careful play. Speaking of legs, this Legends Class Megatron is somewhat prone to falling down with a light breeze of wind. The kibble on his robot mode back doesn't help the balancing at all.

:Megatron also saw release as a blindpacked figure for the first wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' EZ Collection sets. And like all first waves, He comes with a flyer advertising the TakaraTomy releases of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/LegMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Megatron Damage Version''' (EZ Collection, 2009)
**''EZ Collection Number'': '''EZ-10'''
:A "Battle Damaged" redeco of the Legends Class Megatron appears in the second wave of EZ Collection, featuring more elaborate, weathered paint applications.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Voyager Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|First blue, then green. Watch, in the next movie, it'll be red.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:The second mainline ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron toy is more slender than the larger Leader-Class Megatron, as it was based (more or less) on the finalized Megatron design, and as such, features a sleeker tank mode, a large lobster-claw like right arm and a normal-sized left arm. Unlike the larger toy, the Voyager's firing missile is located on the left arm, though the end is still sculpted to look like a set of fingers, and he also wears the entire top of the tank as a [[kibble]] backpack instead of having jet turbines like the Leader class toy. For some reason, he's also green (thankfully, less so than the stock image pictured here).

:He features two [[Mech Alive]] gimmicks. Turning his waist turns internal gears in his chest, while bending his right elbow makes a blade extend in and out of his claw.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/VoyagerMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTFtoy-GatheringattheNemesis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pay no attention to my translucent parts!]]
*'''Gathering At the Nemesis''' (Figure multipack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive three pack includes a redeco of Megatron's Voyager-Class toy from the first movie in a scheme basically identical to the first movie's Voyager "Premium Series" version (but with much fewer paint details), as well as the Voyager-Class [[The Fallen#GatheringNemesis|The Fallen]] and a redeco of Deluxe-Class [[Soundwave (ROTF)#GatheringNemesis|Soundwave]]. The back of the box and samples shown before release portrayed this Megatron as using the unrevised original head design from the first film, but the final version has the same head as past Voyager-Class Megatrons.

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[[File:ROTF UniteforUniverse Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MR-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Unite for the Universe|Unite for the Universe]]'' Megatron was to be a screen-accurate silver redeco of Voyager class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron, but the toy (along with a [[Jetfire (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Jetfire]]-armoured Voyager class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VoyagerJetPower|Jet Power Optimus Prime]]) was canceled.

:Both Megatron and the accompanying Jet Power Optimus Prime would have come with an issue of the [[Unite for the Universe issue 1|''Unite for the Universe'' comic book]], but due to the cancellation of both figures, the comics were eventually included with the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Movie Masterpiece]] releases of Leader class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]]. Of amusement is the fact the comics are essentially showcasing toys that have been canceled.

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====Leader Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Leader Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:The first and largest ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron toy is based on an earlier design for Megatron that differs slightly from the final CG model. This design is more bulky and hunchbacked than the final design, has a right arm with a shoulder pad that doubles as a bladed shield, and also has a very short and gimpy left arm. Like the Voyager Class toy, he also features feet that do not look like the CGI model, which has large two-toed feet formed by the tank treads rather than flat, clawed feet that resemble those of the first movie's design. Leaving the feet retracted creates a more movie-accurate appearance when the legs are viewed from the front (when viewed from the side, Megatron's legs look like stubs).

:The figure transforms into a Cybertronian tank, though it lacks the wings seen in the film and is also less streamlined. In robot mode, Megatron's entire lower right arm is a spring-loaded missile launcher and the tank turret's armour/shroud can be mechanically repositioned to partially cover the cannon, with flip-out sword blade, as seen in the early concept design. Due to the amount of [[gimmick]]ry involved, the right arm has no elbow.

:Pressing the Decepticon symbol-emblazoned button on his chest activates his light, [[Mech Alive]], and voice sound effects ("I am Megatron!"). The Mech Alive mechanics involve shaking his head to and fro while panels in his chest shudder. The European release (sold in the UK and non-English speaking countries) proclaims just simply "Megatron!" with laughter. After a month or two, the American release became available in the UK as well as the Canadian province of Quebec, while English Canada (which usually stocks the American release) somehow got the European version in some areas.

:Interestingly, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|while]] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|other]] [[Demolishor (ROTF)|figures]] in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line suffered mold simplifications from budget cuts, Megatron got mold ''additions''. Hasbro's stock pictures depict a vastly different and much smaller shield which lacks the outer claw prongs and has different detailing, and there is no evidence that the flip-down feet had been implemented at all. These late mold changes may have been done to slightly increase the toy's accuracy to his movie depiction and, in the case of the flip-down feet, to make Megatron look like he actually has ''feet'' rather than stubs to walk on.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROFTMegatronWCamshaft.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Why do I have someone else with me?! My box looks the same, except with that guy sticking out!]]
*'''Megatron''' with '''Autobot Camshaft''' (Leader value pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: This [[Walmart]] exclusive value pack featured an unchanged Leader-class Megatron sold with an unchanged [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] from the first movie toyline. They came packaged in a special wider box and were sold for the same price as a normal Leader toy.

:Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime was available in a similar value pack at the same time, which likewise included Camshaft.

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[[File:ROTFtoy-MegatronLeaderShadowCommand.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm back in black...YES I'M BACK IN BLACK! OH!]]
*'''Shadow Command Megatron''' (Leader, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Shadow Command Megatron, as the name suggests, is a mostly black redeco of Leader class Megatron, which much resembles the previous Fast Action Battlers ''Night Attack Megatron'' redeco. The figure sports more paint applications than the first release. The voice chip has been changed, instead of saying "I am Megatron!" like the initial release, it says "There is no command but mine!". The blast sound effect has also been changed to a laser sound, and a G1-esque sound effect plays when rotating Megatron's legs during transformation.

:Initial shipments of Shadow Command Megatron have a minor misassembly in his right shoulder that causes the laser sound effect to go off only when his arm is pointing backwards, as opposed to forward. It is fixable, but only after knocking out a pin.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Shadow Command Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[File:ROTF FAB Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I sure hope {{w|Metal Slug (series)|SNK}} don't sue...]]
*'''Cannon Blast Megatron''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories'': Projectile

:A much simpler version of Megatron, this figure transforms by putting his arms behind his back and folding in half at the waist, more or less. His right arm has a spring-launched missile fired via a switch on the side, as well a soft plastic blade that can be folded out. Twisting the figure's right arm produces a chopping action. Due to the weird design of the feet and weight distribution, Megatron is difficult to stand up unless he is hunched forward.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Cannon Blast Megatron at TFU.info]''

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===Transformers (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Such heroic nonsense."]]
*'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (Kmart Exclusive Legends 5-pack, 2010)

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Megatron is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class mold, in khaki and with a dark brown chest. He comes with redecos of [[The Fallen#Transformers (2010)|The Fallen]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VictoryFallen|Optimus Prime]], [[Jetfire (Movie)#Legends Class toys 2|Jetfire]], and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Starscream]] in a [[Kmart]]-exclusive five-pack.
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF2010MegsRisingMegsAndConstructs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Man, this mold just doesn't want to be re-released ''at al''...]]
*'''Megatron Rising''' (Figure multi-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:This retailer exclusive multi-pack recreated the scene in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' where the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]] resurrect Megatron. The Megatron figure itself is a redeco of his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager class toy, partially cast in a metallic green plastic, to represent his time at the bottom of the ocean. He came packed with Legends Class figures of [[Long Haul (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Long Haul]], [[Mixmaster (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Mixmaster]], [[Rampage (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Rampage]], and a red redeco of [[Scrapper (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Scrapper]], who was probably intended to be [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|Scrapmetal]].

:It has never been revealed for which retailer this multi-pack was intended for.
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====Activators====
[[File:TF2010-toy Activators Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sadly, this is the most accurate-looking one.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Activator, 2010)

:[[Activators]] Megatron is a simple, [[Size class|Deluxe]]-sized toy based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' incarnation. He features [[autotransformation]] from tank mode to robot mode, activated via the press of a button.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/ActMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 2010 Activators Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===EZ Collection Real===
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection Real, 2011)

:Released as part of The blindpacked EZ Collection Real by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Megatron is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure. Although stock photos shows that the figure was coated in silver paint on his yellowish light grey parts, the actual product has the entire plastic unpainted, and instead featuring a number of paint details instead.
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===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[File:DOTM CyberverseCommander Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If you can't beat [[Autobot|them]], join them.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''003'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV07'''
**''Accessories:'' Fuel tank halves/Double Cannons

:[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Commander Class Megatron is an abbreviated version of his Voyager counterpart, transforming into a single piece fuel tanker. The fuel tank splits in half, forming hand-held double cannons which then can be combined into a large cannon. The [[C joint]] mounting clip of the fuel tank is on a swivel, allowing the large cannon to be mounted onto the smokestacks and used in vehicle mode. His head is also on a pivot joint, allowing him to look up and down.

:Care must be taken while forming the rear cabin: The instructions tell you to fold the feet panels up after transforming the legs first, but it will cause some slight stress marks on the feet panels/smokestacks' joints. We recommend folding the panels up first while the legs are still separated.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/CommanderMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Cyberverse Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Action-Set-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Megatron might regret babysitting those hatchlings since they always puke onto his face.]]
[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Megatron-Blastwave-Weapons-Accessory.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Blast that Blastwave! ''*yyywaaawwwwwwn*'']]
*'''Megatron / Blastwave Weapons Base''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV13'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, Africa

:This version of Megatron uses the same mold as the single Cyberverse Commander toy, but lacks the fuel tank/Double Cannons accessory, and features some deco changes: Most of the paintable khaki plastic parts are replaced with silver plastic, the paint on the leg details are omitted, and the head now features a teal splat on the right side of his face, with his right eye paint being omitted. and of course, comes with the [[Blastwave Weapons Base]].

:This set's packaging includes a cardboard backdrop that is intended to be removed and reused for display. The backdrop depicts a field in [[Africa]], with an [[elephant]] standing nearby in the left panel.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/BWBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron / Blastwave Weapons Base at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Target-Cyberverse-2-pack-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Garbage-day!]]
*'''Bumblebee vs Megatron''' (Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Fuel tank halves/Double Cannons

:[[Exclusive]] to [[Target]], this release of Cyberverse Commander Megatron has a deco inspired by [[Motormaster (G1)|Generation 1 Motormaster]]. He has [[Cybertronian]] symbols around his body, one of which is the [[Dynasty of Primes]]'. He comes packed with a [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]].

:This set was also sold in Turkey as a {{w|Carrefour}} exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/TargetMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Target Cyberverse Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:DOTMMegatron Voyager toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know, I'm beginning to like this Megaweapon.]]
*'''Megatron''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD01'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/[[Fusion Cannon]], tarp/cape

:Megatron now transforms into a <s>disfigured Mad Max truck</s> officially licensed Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor and trailer, although it lacks many of the features in the movie, such as the spikes on the roof and the rope mesh on the hood. The forward half of the trailer-mounted oil tank converts into Megatron's [[MechTech]] Blaster, which in turn converts into a Fusion Cannon when the ladder is pushed in. Like all MechTech Voyager toys, his weapon can lock into this mode by pushing the ladder all the way in and rotating it to the right. Megatron has six MechTech [[5mm post]]/MechTech ports in vehicle mode, including three on his MechTech weapon, two on the steps below the truck cab doors, and a self-covering port (which automatically fills in the hole when a weapon is not inserted) on the roof. Though the truck cab and its "trailer" are a single entity that cannot be separated, Megatron does have an articulation joint between where the trailer and cab connect where the fifth wheel hitch would be, despite being formed from his independently-jointed legs.

:The rubbery tarp over the tanker is a two piece affair, with a detachable 'hood' accessory that slots into a port beside Megatron's neck. This deliberately obscures Megatron's badly mutilated face, a callback to the injuries he received at the climax of ''Revenge of the Fallen''. In [[robot mode]], two more MechTech ports become available on his legs, and two on the truck steps end up on his arms; all other MechTech ports from vehicle mode are still usable. Megatron's fusion cannon can even be mounted on his back, like in the movie, thanks to the truck's cab (and associated MechTech port) winding up on his back. Care should be taken when transforming the shoulders, as the tiny Mack dog hood ornament is prone to being snapped off by the shifting black bumper section. It is also quite difficult to get his chest to tab into his shoulder panels due to his arms getting in the way, and his already short pegs having to tab into very shallow holes.

:Megatron is currently being sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride. He is advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, despite having no visible changes from his original widespread release.

:The gun from the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime toy, released several years after, is intended to be compatible with this figure-not only is it sculpted to resemble the shotgun Megs used (twice) in the movie, a tab on the handle (not the post that was supposed to be the handle for ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus) allows him to wield it properly by slotting onto a slot on his hand. It even has 5mm posts on its side so that it can mount in movie-accurate fashion on his back!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Leader Class toys====
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*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader two-pack, 2012)
:A re-release of the first Leader Class Megatron toy was released in a Taiwanese-exclusive Leader Class two-pack alongside the first [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack|Optimus Prime]] Leader Class toy.

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[[File:LC Dark Energon Megatron (RM).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey look what I found continuity surfing last night!]]
*'''Dark Energon Edition Megatron''' (Leader, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:A redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Leader class toy in black, silver, and purple to represent his infusion with Dark Energon, (despite not existing in this continuity) Dark Energon Edition Megatron is an Asian-exclusive release that's also available through online stores.

:An identical knockoff of the toy is available, so buyers beware! The only way to identify is the packaging's ''very obvious'' "Transforms" and "Takasa Tony" logo, and the lack of "Dark Energon Edition Megatron" text.

*'''Nightmare Megatron''' (October 24, 2015/2017)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:The Dark Energon Megatron figure is re-issued (or possibly a re-release of the figure above) as an E-Hobby exclusive, limited to 2000 pieces.
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====Robo Power====
=====Bash Bots=====
[[File:TF-DOTM-Bash-Bots-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee Vs Megatron''' (2011)

:''Bash Bots'' Megatron is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed truck into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below it's built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Bumblebee, instead of his nemesis Optimus Prime.
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=====Activators=====
[[File:DOTM Activators Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|owie owie i hurt my face]]
*'''Megatron''' (2011)

:Released as part of the [[Robo Power]] subline, Megatron possesses a one-step transformation: squeezing down on the purple section at the rear of his truck mode causes him to transform into robot mode, and squeezing down on it again will turn him back into truck mode. In robot mode, Megatron boasts both sculpted battle damage on his head and shoulder articulation.

:Megatron was released in an open package that allowed children to touch the toy, but did not allow for transformation due to twist ties and a plastic tray being present.
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=====Robo Fighters=====
[[File:DOTM RoboFighters Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|RICHAAAAAAARDS!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2011)

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===Kre-O===
*'''Kreon 4-Pack''' (2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Bumblebee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Kre-O|Evac]], Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Megatron cannon

: The movie Megatron [[Kreon]] is based on his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' body, as that's the one that shows up in the Ride (and as a photo-opportunity "mascot" character on the park grounds). He was available exclusively in a box set sold at the ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'' gift shop at [[Universal]] Studios theme parks.

: In 2015, a new run of the set was produced, this time using the revamped-from-the-head-down 2015-style Kreon bodies (and a logo-plate rather than the older 2x4 logo-brick). Megatron's [[tampograph]]s are slightly sharper, with thinner black outlines, but are otherwise unchanged.

: Where the other park-exclusive toys can be purchased through Universal's online store, the ''[[Kre-O]]'' pack is ''only'' available at the park proper at the time of this writing.

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{{note|All of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] [[Kre-O]]'' sets were [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] in the US... though some did eventually filter to closeout stores in mid-2015.}}
[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronAOECustomKreon.jpg|thumb|300px|Why are drills my primary weapon, again? Did I use drills in the movie?]]
* '''Galvatron''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9230'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, pistol, 2 clip-on drills, treaded backpack

: Part of the second wave of ''Age of Extinction'' [[Kreon#Custom Kreons|Custom Kreon]]s, Galvatron comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet and two drills (attached to clip-on turbines/cannons) are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens) and a spare hand, plus buildable tread-backpack, and a pistol (originally a [[Klingon]] disruptor from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronFBKreon.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Where is the ''Kragle''!?]]
* '''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (Kre-O set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, KSI Worker (lab worker), KSI Worker (security), Dr. Littleman, Optimus Prime, Vehicon

: The centerpiece of the "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" set, Galvatron is rendered as a large buildable super-robot, a sort of mega-Kreon, with a new hip piece using larger balljoints. He does not seem to be based on... anything. Certainly not something that would become a vehicle.

:He's designed to fit on a large movable working slab in the factory playset.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OGFBGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Factory Battle Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronGrimUnleashed.jpg|thumb|250px|And these arm-cannon things. They're neat sure, but did I lift them off of [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]'s corpse at some point?]]
* '''Grimlock Unleashed''' (Kre-O set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Bumblebee]], Galvatron, [[Grimlock (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Grimlock]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#GrimlockUnleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on arm cannons

: The first "normal" Kreon of Galvatron available, this one was only available in the "[[Grimlock Unleashed]]" set.

: This set popped up at ToysЯUs a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OGUGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronAOEDVD.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Yes, someone bought the movie ''just'' for the Kreons. We know. We know.]]
* '''Transformers Kre-O + Movie Gift Pack''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on turbine/cannons

: This Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] Blu-Ray + DVD release of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' includes a unique Galvatron Kreon, though at first glance you probably wouldn't realize that it's different from the "Grimlock Unleashed" version (see above). This version changes up which body parts use metal-flake medium-gray plastic and which use the metallic silver plastic (including his hands), has an even ''darker'' gray helmet, and completely new tampographs all around, possibly more movie-model-accurate? It's kind of hard to tell.

:This set also included a similarly "just different enough to make you mad" [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MovieGiftSet|Optimus Prime Kreon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-ODVDGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Movie Gift Set Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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===Chronicle===
[[File:Chronicletoy-CH02MovieVoyagerMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''G1 Megatron & Movie Megatron''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH02'''
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Blaster/Fusion Cannon, tarp/cape

:This [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyager-Class Megatron comes in a two-pack with a reissue of the original [[Megatron (G1)/toys|''Generation 1'' Megatron]] [[Megatron (G1)/toys#G1MovieMegatron|toy]]. ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Megatron replaces all of the pale brown and most of the light gray plastic with dark metallic olive-green, replaces the remaining gray plastic (including his tarp/cape) with a cooler shade, switches out the black for his wheels with dark brown, and redecoes his translucent red plastic into clear colorless plastic. Among other minor deco changes, he replaces the pale brown paint on his wheels and toolboxes/forearms with tan, features a silver-painted MechTech weapon, tanker, and front bumpers, and has some additional reddish "rust" paint details.

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[[File:Chronicle EZ MegatronMovie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:A redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends-Class Megatron was released in Japan as part of the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection line. This toy was only available [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]].

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===Bot Shots===
[[Image:Bot Shots S1 BP004 Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''170'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''820'''
***''Sword strength'': '''625'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 three-packs, Megatron is a teeny tank that borrows some elements from both the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron designs. He has [[Autotransformation|a spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

:He comes with [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Super Bot Acid Storm]]. He shares parts with [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BS3pkMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 3-pack Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-MegatronLauncher.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''530'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''900'''
***''Sword strength'': '''210'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 Launchers, this is a [[redeco]] of the ''Bot Shots'' tank Megatron mold in bronze. He comes with a large "trailer" tank body extension that transforms into a battle station with flip-out cannons and a launching mechanism. The large, main cannon on the launcher has detailing reminiscent of the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[fusion cannon]], such as the "dials" on the sides.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSLMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Launcher Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Bot_Shots_Super_Bot_Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''285'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''465'''
***''Sword strength'': '''870'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, "Super Bot" Megatron transforms into a semi-truck with trailer, taking inspiration from the ''[[Kre-O]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Megatrons. As a Super Bot, he has more lopsided stats (sorta), and was [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] one per case.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]]. He shares parts with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Optimus Prime]] and Nemesis Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSSBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Super Bot Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''875'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''330'''
***''Sword strength'': '''415'''

: This redeco of the tank version of Megatron is cast in a warmer, non-metallic shade of black, with bronze details, a brighter silver face, and brighter red eyes. He comes with a redeco of his launcher, also in black, bronze, and silver.

: The set also comes with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]] prize.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSBFTMMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-CybertruckMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Megatron doesn't ''need'' your puny windshields.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''800'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''520'''
***''Sword strength'': '''300'''

:Part of the fifth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, this Megatron is a redeco of Super Bot Megatron in opaque plastics and with a painted "tanker" trailer section. The online Bot Shots checklist refers to this toy as "Megatron Cybertruck", a name not found on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSB018Megatron/megatron.htm More information on "Cybertruck" Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Infused with the power of DORK Energon.]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''480'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''735'''
***''Sword strength'': '''405'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher

:Available only with the Dragon Track set, this version of Megatron is a new Flip Shot mold, changing into a purple jet with animalistic styling on its nose, and featuring a robot mode that's inspired more by ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' Megatron. An impact to the front of the jet will cause Megatron to flip back into robot mode. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Optimus Prime and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDTMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Dragon Track Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I—I stayed out in the sun too long, okay!?"]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T016'''
***''Fist strength'': '''290'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''86?'''
***''Sword strength'': '''462'''

:A redeco of the original Megatron mold in red and orange, this version of Megatron was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Shockwave (Movie)#FireAssaultTeam|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Starscream]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Barricade]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#FireAssaultTeam|Lockdown]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDFAMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Fire Assault Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|At least, we think it's a car.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B008'''
***''Fist strength'': '''725'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''220'''
***''Sword strength'': '''675'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, this new-mold Megatron transforms into a vaguely-animalistic black-and-silver car with wings, and with a robot mode that's also inspired by ''Prime'' Megatron. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSSSMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Spin Shot Megatron at TFU.info]''

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===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
{{note|The Japanese releases of the toys below features no changes from the American release, other than the packaging.}}
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[[File:AoE 1-step Galvatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Movie-verse [[Grand Galvatron]].]]
*'''Galvatron''' (One-Step Changer, 2014)

:Part of the fourth wave of One-Step Changers, Galvatron transforms into a licensed 2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab. His transformation is triggered when you depress a tab on the back of his wind vane and spin the wind vane a full 360 degrees, deploying his robot mode. Rotating the wind vane clockwise changes him back into a truck. He features articulation at his shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/OSCGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on One-Step Changer Galvatron at TFU.info]''
*'''Final Battle 4-Figure Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014-[[October 18|10-18]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA-SP'''
:Galvatron was later released in the Final Battle 4-Pack (along with Sliver Knight Optimus Prime, Slug, and Helicopter Drift) by Takara Tomy.
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[[File:AoE 1-step ROTF Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67| "Ignore me, it's better that way."]]
*'''Megatron''' (One-Step Changer, 2014)

:Part of the fifth wave of One-Step Changers, Megatron changes from Cybertronian tank mode to robot mode at the push of a button. He features articulation at his shoulders. As with many tail-end ''Age of Extinction'' products, Megatron saw poor distribution and is among the most rare figures from the line and demands crazy hefty sums on the secondary market.

:Oddly, this toy is based on Megatron's ''Revenge of The Fallen'' body, is packaged in a card depicting his ''Dark of the Moon'' self, and was released in the ''Age of Extinction'' toyline. Confused yet?
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[[File:Power-battler-aoe-galvatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A little hip articulation would have gone SO far.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Power Attacker, 2014)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LA18'''

:Released in the third wave of Power Attackers figures, Galvatron changes again into a licensed Freightliner Argosy. Pressing a tab on his back sends a rather intricate and ornate vortex grinder telescoping out of his chest.

:Despite having a deluxe-sized robot mode, his vehicle mode is ''smaller'' than his one-step counterpart.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/PBGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Power Attacker Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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====Generations====
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[[File:TF4-Voyager-Galvatron.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|'''''[[Trukk not munky |KANNON NOT TRUKK]]''''' ''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[File:Takara-tomy-movie-advanced-galvatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You want me, and [[BigBadToyStore|you can have me]]. ''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Galvatron''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD22'''
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, Missile
:Part of the second wave of ''Age of Extinction: [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Galvatron transforms into a 2012 Freightliner Argosy. Given that it would be impossible to emulate his on-screen transformation, he is a ''complete'' [[Shellformer|shell-former]], with his truck mode folding up solely along his back and calves. As with Evasion Optimus Prime, he has a different paint scheme than seen on his packaging, with fewer paint applications on his body and weapon. His cannon can either be held like a gun or fitted on his hand in a way that appears as if it is coming out of his arm.

:Galvatron's package is the only packaging in the Age of Extinction toyline thus far that neglects to mention what his alternate mode is called. The only mention of Freightliner being involved with his alternate mode is in the tiny copyright information section of the box.

:The ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' version adds some additional paint applications for a more screen-accurate look, most notably, a darker face with yellowish-red eyes. This mold was later retooled into JD.com exclusive [[JD Red Knight]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Generations'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-dinobot-riders-galvatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No! Impossible! They're ruining everything!"]]
* '''Galvatron''' (Dinobot Riders, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Cannon
:Galvatron is a smaller toy that transforms into a futuristic truck. Galvatron can ride any of the larger Dinobot sets. His vehicle mode is photographed backwards in the stock photos.

:Like Starscream, Dinobot Riders Galvatron never saw release.

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* '''Galvatron with ???''' (Dinobot Warriors, 2014)
:Galvatron is a larger set that transforms from a futuristic truck into a robot. He probably comes with a Dinobot partner that can change into accessories.

:Unfortunately, Dinobot Warriors Galvatron never saw release.

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===Timelines===
[[File:BotCon2015-Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|GIVE ME [[Megatron (G1)|''YOUR'' FACE]]!]]
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*'''Cybertron's Most Wanted''' (BotCon 2015 box set)
**''Accessories'': [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]], [[Heavyweight]], and [[Boombox]] Arms Micron

:<s>C-81</s> Megatron is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' [[Silas#Prime|Silas Breakdown]], a toy which was originally exclusive to Japan. Now with a new head that evokes both the original Megatron and the live-action Megatron, he transforms into his massive armored truck mode, which features a single C joint bar at the rear of the truck and multiple 5mm pegholes. He comes with three smaller partners: Scalpel, Heavyweight, and Boombox. This toy was previously retooled from regular old "[[Breakdown (WFC)|War Breakdown]]," also exclusive to Japan.

:Megatron was available exclusively in a five-figure box set, packaged with [[Battletrap]], [[Packrat]], [[Stepper (SG)|Shattered Glass Stepper]], and [[Oilmaster]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More info on Botcon 2015 Megatron on TFU.info]''

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===EZ Collection Gum===
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection Gum)

:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Gum'' series, this Megatron is basically a clean version of the "battle damaged" figure seen in the second wave of the EZ Collection set.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-03-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, never mind.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager, [[2017]]-[[February 4|02-04]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-03'''
**''Accessories'': Missile

:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Megatron is an extensive redeco of his Voyager Class toy, featuring a screen-accurate/concept art-accurate deco unlike his two cancelled ''Unite for the Universe'' and ''Megatron Rising'' set's figure.

:Like the rest of the ''Movie The Best'' figures, Megatron is packaged in Vehicle Mode.

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[[File:TF-Movie-The-Best-MB-14-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You customized your figure already? too bad.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, [[2018]]-[[February 24|2-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-14'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects

:This Megatron is a slight redeco of the Premier Edition Leader Class figure below, featuring a more screen-accurate gray plastic, and slightly darker gold paint details and a red mark on his left face, evoking his appearance in the film.

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===The Last Knight===
====Turbo Changers====
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
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*'''Megatron''' (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-16'''

:Released as part of the second wave of Turbo Changers, Megatron is a Scout-ish toy that converts from Cybertronian Jet into robot in just one...no, a few steps, by folding his wings down, fold the whole jet into his robot mode, and flip out the legs.

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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Megatron is a redeco of the figure above, featuring various Tech Spec-sque patterns on Jet mode nose and his pair of arms, which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. Megatron is the only figure in this set who is actually left unarmed, but he can use the other Bots' weapons in this set. The deco appears similar to his Mission to Cybertron Legion class figure.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-03-Big-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Megatron'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-03'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:Knight Armor Turbo Changer Megatron is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms from a Cybertronian Jet to robot in just a few steps. His only articulation is the elbows, and he features 5mm compatible hands. He also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which consists of his mask popping out to his head with the press of the button on his chest. Take note that you need to flip back the mask manually before you turn him back into Cybertronian Jet Mode. On the other note, his arm-mounted Fusion Cannon is very, very small.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some metallic red and gold details.
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====Legion Class====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You were right, Diana, they don't deserve our help. They only deserve destruction."]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legion, 2017)

:Released in wave 2 of legion class figures, Megatron is an all new mold which changes from Cybertronian jet to robot in a few simple steps. His nose cone rotates to reveal a sculpted fusion cannon barrel on his right arm. His hands are compatible with 3mm post weapons. For his size, he is quite well articulated, though most of it is used for his transformation scheme.

:In Japan, Megatron was available as a giveaway item for Mitsui Shopping Park's Toys"R"Us stores located at Lalaport Tokyo Bay, and he can be obtained by purchasing 5000 yen worth of ''Transformers'' products. The figure is limited to the first 300 customers, by the way.

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[[File:TF-TLK-TV-Magazine-Burning-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's a...spicy Meg-a-tron!]]
*'''Burning Megatron''' (TV-Kun exclusive freebie, 2017-[[August 1|08-01]])

:Burning Megatron is a redeco of the Legion Class Megatron in entirely red with some hint of gold, and he was released as a freebie for the September 2017 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'' (along with a DIY Geed Riser paper craft from ''Ultraman Geed''). Megatron also comes with cutout stands of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sqweeks, Grimlock, and Drift, which was reused from the main stock photos of the Takara release of the figures, printed with Ultraman Geed's cutout mask.

:It should be noted that ''every'' photos of the toy featured in the magazine (including the commercial) is slightly mistansformed: his cockpit/cannon is not rotated in robot mode, although the magazine's 115th page shows that his cannon is rotated correctly.

:Explosive Burning Sword not included.
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*'''Megatron & Berserker''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)

:The unchanged release of Legion Class Megatron comes with [[Berserker]], a redeco of [[Breakdown (WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Legion Class Breakdown]].
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Legion-Class-2-pack-BvM-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'''"MEGATRON'S ARMS ARE NOT BLUE! FIX MEGATRON'S ARMS IMMEDIATELY HASBRO!!!111"''']]
*'''Bumblebee VS Megatron''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)

:Available along with Bumblebee, this Megatron is a repaint of the Legion Class figure above, sporting the same paint mask as the original Legion Class release, but features ''<s>blue</s> blue-ish purple arms'', feet and canopy. He features Cybertronic glyphs on the left side of his canopy, which translates as his own name.

:He and Bumblebee was available as as Toys"R"Us exclusive, including Japan, which also makes the first Legion Class ''The Last Knight'' Megatron to be released in Japanese retail.
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====Titan Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Titan-Changer-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This diet is ''killin''' me! .....help me.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Titan Changer, 2017)

:''Titan Changers'' Megatron is an all new mold that transforms from a tall robot into a Cybertronian Jet in just 5 easy steps!
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====Allspark Tech====
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*'''Megatron''' (Allspark Tech, 2017)
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====Premier Edition====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Deluxe-Class-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''New Megatron Is punishing His Fusion cannon is illin'!'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Mission to Cybertron Deluxe Class, 2017)

:"Mission to Cybertron" Megatron is a redeco/new head retool of [[Megatron_(G1)/toys#Deluxe|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Megatron]] (and also the first Deluxe Class Movie Megatron toy that is not a [[Fast Action Battler]]), featuring a new head based on his appearance in the movie, albeit in a ''Generation 1''-ish style. He transforms from robot into Don Figueroa's stealth bomber design from IDW Publishing's ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' ongoing series (which resembles a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit). In robot mode, his wingtips detach to combine and transform into his fusion cannon. The cannon can peg into 5mm ports on his hands and forearms. Many figures were erroneously released with [[Quality control|two left fists]]. The instructions still depict his original mold's head.

:As with most "Mission to Cybertron" figures, Megatron features Cyberglyphics on both sides of the wings/fusion cannon, which translate to his own name. He also comes with a card, with the glyphs being decoded as "ENERGON", while the back features a piece (which includes Megatron) for the 6-part "Mission to Cybertron" poster.

:The figure also saw release in Japan, also as a Toys"R"Us exclusive, without any changes from the American release. This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Krok (G1)#Timelines|Krok]].

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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|upright=2|thumb|He's gonna axe you a question.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[August 5|08-05]]'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe
:Released in the second wave of ''Premier Edition'' Voyagers, Megatron is a new mold which transforms from robot to Cybertronian jet. It is armed with a weapon resembling the [http://www.higgins-collection.org/artifacts/1605 Ikakalaka] weapon, and it can be stored on the robot's back which also can end up under the cockpit in jet mode if left place, or may be stored on the jet's top. It also features a non-removable fusion cannon on the right forearm. While the figure appears nearly black in promotional images, it's actually a metallic graphite gray with darker gunmetal gray paint applications. As with the other TLK Megatron figure, this one lacks the red facial "scar" from the film, but has red light piping in the eyes, forehead... and neck! The jet mode cockpit is also cast in transparent red. The port on the robot back/jet undercarriage is compatible with most figure flight stands. The jet mode lacks any sort of landing gear. There is a minor variant, in regards to the Decepticon symbol. While the stock photos and vast majority of the release feature the Decepticon symbol as it appears with its movie styling, some copies have been found sporting the traditional Decepticon logo, with the difference being in the eyes.

:Some stock photos depict Megatron's sword handle as being an unpainted red, however the final release and later stock photos have it the same color as the rest of the sword. The stock renders also depict the sword's bladed section and several body details being painted silver.

:The figure saw release in Japan as a Toys"R"Us exclusive. As with most Wave 2 Deluxes and Voyagers, Megatron's release was delayed in some territories, leading to [[scalping]] on the aftermarket.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't call him a flamer.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-19'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects

:Part of the first wave of ''Premier Edition'' Leader Class figures, Megatron changes from Cybertronian jet to robot and back. He includes a large sword-axe which can store on his back in robot mode, and on the top of his jet in his vehicle form. In addition, he also comes with two flame effects which can plug into his turbine exhausts in jet mode or his arm-mounted fusion cannon in robot mode. On the back of his head there is a lever that can be pulled up to rotate a portion of his head, and close in the tusks to form his battle mask. In jet mode, he has an opening cockpit and his nosecone can be opened up to expose the fusion cannon by the push of a button right behind the cockpit. Because this action is spring-loaded and the two halves of the nosecone are made of soft plastic, it does not hold together well.

:Of all the Megatron toys above, this Leader Class figure bears the largest jet mode in the lineup.

:His battle axe was redecoed as a promotional campaign, which used gold chrome.

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[[File:TF-TLK-TF-Expo-2017-Taiwan-Lucky-Draw-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So, you have the blood of the old gods in you! The old gods died.]]
*'''Megatron Gold Version''' (Leader Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects

:Available as a lottery prize for Taiwan TF Expo 2017, this Megatron is a vacuum-metallized redeco (this includes unpaintable plastic) of the Leader Class figure above.
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===Turbo Change Series===
*'''Megatron''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-07'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Megatron is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Megatron is likely to feature a pin on the legs that is used to activate the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.

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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Har, har, you bought ''Movie the Best'' Voyager Megatron didn't ya?]]
* '''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''13'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-11'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 28]], 2018'''
**''Accessories:'' Forest Battle backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Megatron is an all-new Voyager Class mold that transforms into a Cybertronian tank and is generally more accurate to his appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen''. It features a flip-out sword for his [[death-lock pincer]] as well as side turrets for his tank mode (which weren't featured in the film itself, but found on many promotional images of his alt mode). The figure also includes a cardboard backdrop depicting the climatic forest battle in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:A common problem faced by this mold are the easy-to-fall-off lower rear leg panels, which remove themselves from the figure at almost every slight provocation. Another complaint about this mold is that, due to transformation, Megatron is left with a glaringly hollow robot mode if viewed straight-on from the sides; this problem can be somewhat rectified by gently forcing the turrets downward.

:While some [[Toy Fair]] [[Toy Fair 2018|2018]] painted samples show Megatron with a dark, metallic color scheme, the final product features light grey plastic.

:Unsurprisingly, the [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/archive/1/16/20180531120445%21StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg stock photo] featured on many websites isn't fully transformed in the feet (making them look long and flat). As shown in the accurately-transformed figure to the right, his toes have the capability to split in two, the back "heel" half of the foot must be folded down for accuracy, and the kibble that forms his face-guard in tank mode helps balance the feet out.

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*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Number:'' '''34'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-27'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[March 23]], 2019'''
**''Accessories:'' Cloak, chains, shotgun, [[Igor]] minifigure, backdrop
:This ''Studio Series'' Megatron is an all-new Leader Class mold that transforms into a Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor and is accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'' complete with a new cloak accessory and chains. He also comes with a shotgun and a minifigure of [[Igor]].
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''N'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Megatron is a new mold based off his appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
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===Bumblebee===
[[File:EnergonIgnitersPowerMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Power Series, 2018)
:Standing at approximately 5-inches, ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Power Megatron shares an identical design to his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body, therefore transforming into a Cybertronian tank. As with other Power figures, he can interact with the Cores of larger Energon Igniters toys.
:The stock photography has him mistransformed: His legs are not straightened.

:This was retooled into [[Blitzwing (BB)#Energon Igniters|Blitzwing]].
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Lunchables====
* '''Megatron''' ("Pocket Transformers" toy prize, 2007)

: A sort of "pseudo-figure" of Megatron cast in dark gray plastic, Megatron "transforms" from a flat structure emblazoned with the Decepticon symbol and the word "Transformers" to a robot by folding out. Megatron is represented by stickers decorated with artwork of the character on the top, bottom, and two fold out "arms". Said artwork is based on earlier promotional artwork of Megatron, and thus features a different head than the finalized version. His name is also spelled out across his feet in this mode.

: This mold was also used to create the Lunchables figure for [[Blackout (Movie)#Lunchables|Blackout]] and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Lunchables|Starscream]]. A similar mold was used to create the Lunchables figure for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Lunchables|Optimus]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Lunchables|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Lunchables|Bumblebee]], though with the Autobot symbol sculpted in instead of the Decepticon one. Each iteration of this mold was made with a different color of plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/LunchMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Lunchables Megatron at TFU.info]''

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====Cap Candy Company====
[[File:GummyCandyFront.jpg|100px|thumb|"Oh, how hideously (and deliciously) ironic!"]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)
:Made by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]] at the behest of [[Hasbro|Hasbro's]] Cap Candy Company unit, this large Megatron-shaped [[Gummy Candy|gummy candy]] was available throughout 2006 to 2007. Also available was an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]-shaped gummy candies.
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====Robot Fighters Game====
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (2007)

:Megatron comes packaged along with Optimus in a toy set that allows both figures to be strapped to their separate 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. Megatron'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 Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Megatron''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''20'''

: Megatron is a 53-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from plastic cards, he can be assembled into either his robot mode or alien jet mode. His card construction was reused for the enigmatic [[Sky Lynx (Energon Wars)|Sky Lynx]] card in the game's "Energon Wars" expansion.

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====Battling Robots Bubble Bath====
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
[[File:Megatron bubblebath.jpg|120px|thumb|"This is why I hate merchandising."]]
:Megatron's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle the forces of good. 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. Like many pieces of Megatron merchandise, this "figure" uses the older head design with blue eyes. The blue eyes are also the only spot of paint on him, unlike the elaborately decoed Prime.
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====Burger King====
*'''Megatron''' Burger King free toy (2007)
:A non-transformable version of Megatron, cast primarily in gray plastic. The toy's entire "gimmick" is that both arms rotate at the shoulder. Due to the strict [[For safety reasons|protocols]] of making a fast food premium, Megatron's sharp and deadly design was forced to be smoothed out. This had the unfortunate effect of making his sculpted details meld together and looking less like a killer robot and more like a melted clay man. The toy ''appears'' to use the earlier head render of Megatron's, but due to the vague detail and paint job, may also not be.

:The toy also comes with a purple plastic Decepticon base and a lenticular motion card with a surprising amount of frames of animation. These two pieces may in fact be the better part of the package.

====Basic Fun====
[[File:2007MovieBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb|"Crap, Bonecrusher died....Barricade, get over here."]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figural keychain assortment, 2007)
: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Megatron's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
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====Transformers Movie Danglers====
[[File:Movie Megatron dangler.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|No, that's not his back, that's his actual face.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/transformersdanglers.html Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> for the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[super deformed]] version of Megatron that pops out his 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.

:Other than Megatron, there are also versions of [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Devastator]], Bumblebee, Ironhide, Bonecrusher, Jazz, and Optimus Prime.
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====Robot Replicas====
[[File:Mov2007-toy RobotReplicas Megatron.JPG|thumb|This is heavy, man!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Fusion Cannon
:As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] sub-line, this version of Megatron is a non-transforming action figure that hews very close to the movie's CGI model. It features joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] toys, though the elbows only turn from side-to-side, giving him extremely limited arm articulation. His forearms can be replaced with his fusion cannon accessory (or any other arm attachments from other Robot Replicas, which could lead to some fun Frankensteins).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RRMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Robot Replicas Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:WMTF2007RobotReplicasOpVsMegs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

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

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====Attacktix====
*'''Battle Masters Megatron and Scorponok''' (Battle Master set, <s>2007</s>)
[[File:Attacktix-MovMegsScorp.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|HADOOOUKEN!]]
:One of the many casualties of the shelving of Hasbro's ''[[Attacktix]]'' line was this Battle Master set featuring Megatron and [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]].

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[[File:Attacktix MovieTransformers Tournament Set.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Because everyone knows Megatron's right-hand man is Bonecrusher, not Starscream.]]
*'''Transformers Tournament Set''' (<s>2007</s>)

: An ''Attacktix'' tournament set featuring unique playing pieces of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]], Optimus Prime, Megatron and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|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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====Titanium Series====
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Surf's up! WOOOOO!"]]
*'''Megatron''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Decepticon sigil display stand
:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Megatron is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. Megatron comes with a Movie-style Decepticon symbol display stand.
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====Unleashed====
[[File:Movie2007 Unleashed Megatron.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2008)

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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[File:Movie Megatron screencleaner.jpg|104px|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2008)
:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008,<ref name="TomyYujin" /> this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Megatron printed on the other side.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Burger King====
[[File:ROTFtoy-RiseofMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Darn that [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. ''*yyywaaawwwwwwn*'']]
* '''Rise of Megatron''' (Kids meal toy, 2009)

: Rise of Megatron has a pull-back motor and can "transform" between flying tank and robot modes, both of which are quite inaccurate. The tank mode lacks a cannon, while the robot mode lacks legs for purposes of the toy's own gimmick. Megatron's robot mode torso also looks quite deformed and odd compared to the CG model in the movie, with features such as a round mouth, huge arms, and symmetrical (huge) shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BKMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Rise of Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Transformers Digital Watch====
[[File:ROTF Megatrondigitalwatch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Megatron Digital Watch''' (2009)

:Made by [[F*A*B Starpoint]], this Megatron-themed digital watch has a nylon velcro strap with a rubber pull tab, a plastic case and chrome bezel, and an LCD display on the face.
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====Transformers Wacky Wobblers====
[[File:WackyWobblers ROTFMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|He just needs a hug!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2009)

:''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' Megatron is a {{w|bobblehead}} doll which features details more accurate than any of his mainline toys, especially in the head and feet. However, his right hand, with the "lobster claw" weapon extended, is in an impossible position (compare his right arm with that of the Voyager class toy). Unlike most ''Wacky Wobblers'' bobbleheads, his arms are poseable.
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====Basic Fun====
[[File:ROTFBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

*'''Articulated keychain''' (2009)

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

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====Figure Collection====
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Megatron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Megatron is modeled on his [[#Voyager_Class_toys|Voyager class toy]] from the first movie, complete with molded icicles. His wing backpack is a separate piece which must be slotted in after opening the dispenser ball.

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====Missile Mania Board Game====
*'''Megatron'''
: Megatron 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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====Power Bots====
[[File:ROTF PowerBots Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Super Fighting Robot—MEGAMA-TRON!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Power Bot, 2009)

:The [[Power Bots]] version of Megatron is a large, sturdy action figure for younger children. Pressing the various Decepticon symbol buttons activates battle phrases, sound effects and light-up eyes, although for the European release, almost all of the battle phrases were cut in order to avoid language barriers (except for the occasional nonsensical utterance of "Decepticon!" and "Megatron!" among a huge, long string of blasting noises).
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====Robot Replicas====
[[File:ROTF-toy RobotReplicas Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I swear his chest is someone's face. Well, [[Mudflap (ROTF)|some 'bots can sympathize with that]].]]
*'''Megatron''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:This non-transformable Megatron action figure was ''supposed'' to be very movie-accurate, but is actually a combination of the bulkier, earlier design used for his Leader class toy and the more slender final design used for the Voyager class toy. Although his arms are normal-sized and the right arm has the "lobster claw" seen in the final design, Megatron appears hunchbacked due to the fact that he has no neck (though not to the same extent as the Leader class toy).

:Strangley, the head sculpt of this figure is reused on the Stealth Force version of the character.

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====Battle Chargers====
[[File:ROTF-toy BattleChargers Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Two'' faces? Optimus is going to have a field day with this.]]
* '''Megatron''' (Battle Charger, 2010)

:Part of the [[Robot Powered Machines]] subline, Battle Charger Megatron is a rounded-off tank with a [[pull-back motor]]. When pulled back and let go, his turret flips open and a cutesified depiction of his robot mode pops out. Amusingly, because of the tank mode featuring Megatron's face, he ends up with two faces in "robot mode".

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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
[[File:Rotf rpmsbattleseries megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When he runs people over, they ''know'' it was him!]]
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*'''Autobot Ratchet VS Megatron''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''

:[[Robot Powered Machines]] Megatron is a non-transforming ''Hot-Wheels''-scale version of his tank-mode. Megatron's robot mode is sculpted on the bottom of the tank, along with his faction symbol and name. He features a rotating tank turret, but the cannon is constructed out of [[for safety reasons|softer materials]], which makes it droop down and look sort of... depressed. This deco was only available in a two-pack with [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]].

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[[File:ROTFRPMCombatMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Combat Series'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

:"Combat Series" Megatron is a silver redeco of "Battle Series" Megatron, and features painted tank treads.

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[[File:ROTFRPMBattle2MegatronRetail.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
[[File:ROTFRPMBattle2MegatronCardback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Jetfire VS Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 06'''

:This two-pack contains a metallic blue [[redeco]] of ''RPM'' Megatron and a barely altered [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]].

:Unusually, the stock photography on the cardback depicts a Megatron redeco in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Shadow Command" Megatron color scheme. This particular redeco did not in fact see release in any form.

:As part of the final wave of RPMs, Battle Series 2 did not get released through normal retail outlets in the United States, instead showing up for sale first in Canada, Asia and Europe. Later, though, it would show up in the US though [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs Express]] mall stores and discount chains like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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[[File:ROTFRPMRobotRidersMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Robot Riders'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

:"Robot Riders" Megatron is a new-mold figure of Megatron's robot mode that is built to roll on wheels. Though officially listed during the run of the ''RPM'' series (on the back of the Asian market release of ''RPM'' "Robot Riders" Sideswipe) and seen at [[Toy Fair 2010]], it never came out in any market.

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[[File:ROTFRPMAllsparkMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Allspark'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 04'''

:A redeco of "Robot Riders" Megatron in blue. While "Allspark" Megatron was officially listed during the run of the ''RPM'' series (on the back of the Asian market release of ''RPM'' "Allspark" Starscream), the only image of it was revealed by a downloadable poster on the official Transformers website of Turkey.

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====McDonald's====
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*'''Megatron''' (Happy Meal, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' missile

:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Megatron does not transform but fires a projectile instead. Megatron does not feature [[light-piping]] but has 5 points of articulation! He was only available during week 2 of the promotion, and came with an instruction sheet that doubles as an ad for [[McWorld]], featuring an exclusive code for the website.

===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robot Heroes Ratchet vs Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Adorable head crushing!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet vs Megatron''' (2007)
:The first Robot Heroes toy of Megatron was available packed with Autobot Ratchet. Like many Robot Heroes, he is grinning from ear to ear, and in a squatty pose. Notably, his hands are simplified into three fingered claws, and his head is a cute version of the original (and replaced) design. His articulation is the standard shoulders and neck. The toy is colored much like the Leader class version of the character.
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*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)
[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shiny!]]
:Sold exclusively in Walmart stores, this release of Megatron is a repaint of the first Robot Heroes toy. Sold with redecoed Autobot Jazz, Blackout, Optimus Prime, and Ratchet, no molding was changed on this toy. However, the figure boasts a metallic finish, making the toy a vibrant silver with painted bronze highlights for greater film accuracy.
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*'''Battle Jazz vs Megatron''' (2008)
[[File:Robotheroesjazzmegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|PRIIIIIIME!]]
:The second mold, sharing no parts with the first release. His right arm has transformed into the [[mace|flail]], and he's posed just after slamming it into the ground (with impact "explosion" molded in). The head is the "final" head design, but the toy has many outbursts of blue, either to make a more exciting deco or evoke him being "recently thawed". Sadly, he is only articulated at the neck and LEFT shoulder, denying the world adorable flail bonking. He was packaged with Jazz.
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*'''Autobot Skids and Megatron''' (2009)
[[File:RobotHeroes SkidsMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've talked things over with my new homie Meggy, and he says he won't be shootin' any of us! Will you, Meggy?"]]
:Another new Megatron mold, based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body and colored a darker gray than the previous ones. He is sculpted with his [[fusion cannon]] deployed and has the usual shoulder articulation. This time, Megatron came in a two-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]].

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[[File:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Say hello to my GIGANTIC-ASS friend!]]
*'''Battle for the Fallen''' (box set, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen]], Megatron (tank mode), [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] combined, and Ironhide (truck mode). Megatron has no articulation.

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[[File:RobotHeroes BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trapped forever in a specific time and place, Megatron punches the ground in frustration.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (2009)
:A redeco of the second ''Robot Heroes'' mold is included in this set representing the battle of [[Mission City]] along with a redeco of Decepticon Brawl, along with new figures of Ratchet (with his saw), [[Sam Witwicky]] with the All Spark Cube, Optimus Prime, Starscream and Bumblebee in vehicle mode.
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[[File:Chromia and megs robot heroes.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66|"So... ummm... you seeing anyone?"]]
*'''Chromia vs Megatron''' (2009)
:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen''-themed ''Robot Heroes'', this figurine of Megatron depicts him in mid-transformation between robot and tank modes. He has articulation at the neck, shoulders, and waist. "[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]" comes packaged with him. Humorously, his Leader Class figure can achieve this "mode".

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===Speed Stars===
====Mini-Vehicles====
[[File:SpeedStars BattleSeries JetfireVSMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron VS Jetfire''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 06'''

: While Battle Series 2 of [[Robot Powered Machines]] wasn't widely released in the US, it became part of the follow-up line ''[[Speed Stars]]'' instead. The Jetfire vs. Megatron set contains various differences from the RPM release, however, such as less paint details.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/SpeedStarsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:SpeedStarsRobotRiderMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron has gone Transmetal!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Robot Riders'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

:''Speed Stars'' "Robot Riders" Megatron is a metallic bronze and purple redeco of the new-mold robot mode figure originally planned for release in the ''RPM'' line. Though officially listed on the back of the ''Speed Stars'' "Robot Riders" Sideswipe and seen on a digital poster on the ''Speed Stars'' website, it never came out in any market.

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*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Road Assault'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 03'''

:"Road Assault" Megatron was listed on the back of ''Speed Stars'' "Road Assault" Starscream, but was never depicted anywhere. Since the rest of the Road Assault Series was based on the cancelled ''RPM'' "Allspark Series", it's likely that it was to have been a redeco of the "Robot Riders" mold.

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====Stealth Force====
[[File:SpeedStars-toy StealthForce Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So... what's so stealthy about the spiky flying space tank again?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Part of the "Stealth Force" subline, this Megatron also has no robot mode, but makes up for it with a number of hidden weapons that flip out of his tank mode at the press of a button. His tank turret can fire a missile, while all the hidden weapons are non-firing.

:While not having a robot mode, this is the only toy in the Stealth Force line to have a robot head. Strangely, the head sculpt used on the front of his tank mode is the same sculpt used for the [[Robot Replicas]] release of Megatron.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/SFMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Stealth Force Megatron at TFU.info]''

===Tiny Titans===
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''4'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''
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===Prime 1 Studio===
====Museum Masterline Series====
[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-01-Megatron.jpeg|upright=1.25|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-01'''
**''Accessories'': Right arm/Fusion Cannon, Long/short fusion cannon tip, base

:One of the very first releases of the Transformers ''Museum Masterline Series'', [[Prime 1 Studio]] produced a massive (60cm tall, 80cm if he was attached on the base) non-transforming polystone sculpture of Megatron with an interchangeable right arm and death-lock pincer, as well as glowing red LEDs for the eyes.

:As with all Prime 1 Studio statues, Megatron had a limited release. He had 3 different releases: the Sideshow Edition has 500 pieces, the Asia Edition has 300, and the Japan Edition has an extremely limited amount of 150 pieces.

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[[File:TF-AOE-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-09-Galvatron.jpeg|upright=1.25|thumb|NOTE: Cannot reattach to self when broken into pieces.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (May 2016)
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-09'''
**''Accessories'': Right arm/Cannon, Megatron head (exclusive)

:A new statue based on Megatron's alternate identity. Like the statue above, this Galvatron statue features an interchangeable right arm. His base has the fourth movie's logo engraved on it. Galvatron is limited to 1000 pieces, more so than Megatron does. The exclusive version, which is limited to 888 pieces, comes with a decapitated Megatron head seen in the fourth movie.

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[[File:TF-AOE-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-09GL-Galvatron-Gold-Edition.jpeg|upright=1.25|thumb|Imagine the horrors of mixing both Electrum and Transformium.]]
*'''Galvatron Gold Edition''' (May 2017)
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-09GL'''
**''Accessories'': Right arm/Cannon

:A gold redeco of the Galvatron statue, which is meant to represent him being coated in [[electrum]] (despite not being existed in this continuity), and it was limited to 250 pieces.

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[[File:TF-TLK-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-17-Megatron.jpeg|upright=1.25|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (June 2018)
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-01'''
**''Accessories'': Closed mouth head, teeth gritting head, masked head (exclusive)

:This new Museum Masterline statue of Megatron is based on his appearance in ''The Last Knight''. He also features a head-swapping gimmick, which contains two heads with two different mouth expressions. When the item is ordered at Prime 1's shop, Megatron will come with an exclusive masked head.

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====Bust====
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===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)

:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Megatron figurine topper is molded in a a charging stance.

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*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)

:The Megatron topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Bumblebee, Optimus, & Sqweeks.

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===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Megatron-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Megatron figurine is a different mold.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Megatron''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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Grimlock (RID 2015)

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{{disambig3.5|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Dinobot|the character from the video games|Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock}}
:''Grimlock is a [[Decepticon]]-turned-[[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (RID)|Dinobot]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:Grimlock-RID2015promorender.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Another [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|''Robots in Disguise'' Grimlock]] who is green and can speak in full sentences? Well, at least this time he turns into a dinosaur.]]

'''Grimlock''' is a wild card among the Autobots. Huge and powerful, he's also headstrong and reckless. He transforms into a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', a powerful form that's essentially a wrecking ball on two legs. It’s not the subtlest [[alternate mode]] around, but Grimlock isn't one for subtlety.

Grimlock's what you might call a 'bot of action; he has little patience for complicated strategies and prefers to think of plans on the fly. Of course, his usual "plan" starts and stops at "punch it". He’s not a particularly ''skilled'' fighter, eschewing guns and blasters in favor of his own fists, but when you’re a heavy-hitting [[Dinobot (RID)|Dinobot]], sheer force is often all you need to get the job done. Grimlock’s fights involve a lot of collateral damage, and the big guy's not the brightest 'bot around - he's a bit clumsy and has a tendency to both underestimate ''and'' overestimate his own strength. Even so, [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] recognizes that the myriad advantages of having a robotic dinosaur on their side outweigh the downsides, and Grimlock is always excited at the prospect of smashing up some of his monstrous jailmates from his days aboard the ''[[Alchemor (RID)|Alchemor]]''.

Although his raw strength is enough to head most problems off at the pass, Grimlock’s impulsiveness and often childlike behavior has sometimes landed him in trouble, especially after he bites off more than he can chew. Fortunately, he's tough and tenacious enough to fight his way right back out again. There is little he fears, but since coming to [[Earth]] Grimlock has developed a new phobia— a mortal dread of kittens.

Sometimes he works with the [[Mini-Con]] [[Volcano (Adventure)|Volcano]]. He can also combine with either [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] to form [[Primelock]], or with the rest of the [[Bee Team (RID)|Bee Team]] to form [[Ultra Bee]], though he wishes he wasn't always stuck being the combiner's legs.

{{quote|I hear fighting! Who's fighting?! I wanna fight!|Grimlock's first words out of his stasis cell|''[[Pilot (Part 1)]]''}}

==Fiction==
===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Khary Payton]] (English), [[Frank Welker]] (roar sound effect), [[Masaomi Yamahashi]] (Japanese)|[[Alexander Kovriznyh]] (Russian), [[Sergio Romanò]] (Italian), [[Marco Kröger]] (German), [[Yasser Azzat]] (Arabic), [[Aku Laitinen]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:PilotPart2 Grimlock dino mode.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Me Grimlock look good in green!]]
Grimlock was arrested for causing severe property damage {{storylink|True Colors}} and imprisoned in a [[stasis pod|stasis cell]] aboard the prison ship ''[[Alchemor (RID)|Alchemor]]''. After the ship crash-landed on Earth, his was one of the only stasis cells to remain largely intact after the impact, although the cell's actual "stasis" function was disabled. While Bumblebee, [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]], and [[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]] tangled with the Decepticon criminal [[Underbite]], Grimlock managed to partially break free of his cell, and enthusiastically tried to join in the fight. Before he could do so, he was restrained by [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]], who zapped him with a taser attachment. Eventually, Grimlock managed to goad Underbite into a rage to help "free" him. {{storylink|Pilot (Part 1)}} Grimlock pursued the Decepticon to a scrapyard, though Underbite proved too much for him to handle. Joining up with [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]'s team, Grimlock enthusiastically helped bring Underbite in, and after they succeeded, Bumblebee put Grimlock on probation. {{storylink|Pilot (Part 2)}}

[[File:TrustExercises boating.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sailing for adventure on the big blue wet thing.]]

Grimlock was the only member of Bumblebee's team to successfully complete the trust exercises, and as a result Bumblebee took him to investigate an attack on the oil tanker ''[[Windward]]''. The pair tussled with [[Hammerstrike (RID)|Hammerstrike]], though Grimlock ended up stranded at the bottom of the sea. The duo subsequently tracked the Decepticon to a nearby oil refinery and managed to catch him in a barrel. {{storylink|Trust Exercises}} Grimlock was instrumental in capturing the Decepticon [[Bisk (RID)|Bisk]]. Later, he joined in the hunt for [[Chop Shop (RID)|Chop Shop]] and wound up on guard duty. He decided to interfere anyway, and wound up getting stung into submission by Chop Shop's various components. His conspicuous alternate mode meant that he couldn't join in on the next attempt to bring in Chop Shop, so he wound up keeping [[Russell Clay|Russell]] company at the scrapyard. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (RID)|More than Meets the Eye}}

When the team split up to search the [[Crown City Museum of Natural History and Sciences|Crown City museum]] for a Decepticon, Grimlock briefly tangled with [[Terrashock]] in a planetarium, but came off second best. Bumblebee eventually came up with a way to hunt the Decepticon on his own terms, which Grimlock enjoyed immensely. {{storylink|W.W.O.D.?}} Trying to protect a generator from [[Thunderhoof (RID)|Thunderhoof]], Grimlock ended up being left on guard by himself and was trounced by the Decepticon. Grimlock was knocked silly, suddenly believing he could fly, and had to be helped back to the scrapyard by Strongarm. {{storylink|As the Kospego Commands!}}

[[File:AsTheKospegoCommands Grimlock poised and ready.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Me Grimlock get ready to rumble!]]

Grimlock's attempts to disguise his beast mode as a truck were less than successful, resulting in him being left at the scrapyard when Bee and the others were hunting for [[Filch]] near Crown City. It later turned out they needed him after all, but only to hold up a bridge. {{storylink|Collect 'Em All}} A [[cyber-tick]] named [[Minitron]] took control of Grimlock, forcing him to fight his friends and then make off with Underbite's stasis pod. The other Autobots followed him to [[Crown River Dam]] where Minitron met with [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]]. Although Minitron tried to goad the Autobots into attacking one another, Grimlock managed to pin him down and subdue him. As a reward, Grimlock was formally inducted into the Autobot ranks. {{storylink|True Colors}}

While Bumblebee and Strongarm were away on a mission, Sideswipe and Grimlock got to be spectators for a feud between Fixit and Denny. {{storylink|Rumble in the Jungle}} After [[Ped (RID)|Ped]] raided the Bots' energon supply, the others left Grimlock to guard what was left, and went to hunt the Decepticon. Later as they attempted to trap Ped, Grimlock himself became trapped at the bottom of a pit Ped dug. {{storylink|Can You Dig It?}} After a run-in with [[Quillfire (RID)|Quillfire]] left Bumblebee with reduced maturity, Strongarm and Grimlock went to hunt the Decepticon in a carnival, only to be joined by their leader. Grimlock got used as a steed and experienced a carnival ride before Quillfire was captured. {{storylink|Adventures in Bumblebee-Sitting!}}

When [[Drift (RID)|Drift]] and [[Fracture (RID)|Fracture]] came to Earth to collect the bounty on Bumblebee, Grimlock was captured by the Decepticon to use as a ransom along with the other Autobots. {{storylink|Hunting Season}} As Bumblebee's team pursued [[Malodor]] and three other [[Skunkticon]]s, Grimlock found himself repeatedly sprayed with their debilitating toxin, and was briefly taken hostage by the Decepticon quartet. He helped capture the Skunkticons, but was again sprayed with toxin in the process. {{storylink|Out of Focus}}

The Autobots encountered the Decepticon [[Clampdown (RID)|Clampdown]], whom Grimlock found extremely creepy. The Autobots were led to tangle with Steeljaw's gang. Grimlock once again battled Underbite, and managed to gain the upper hand by force-feeding the [[Chompazoid]] plastic. The Decepticons were subdued and briefly captured until Steeljaw slipped his cuffs and caused a distraction. While Grimlock and the other Autobots were preoccupied with a runaway garbage barge, the Decepticons escaped. {{storylink|Sideways (episode)|Sideways}}

[[file:RobotsHaveNightmares Grimlock dream.jpg|thumb|right|300px|For rescuing a stray cat from a truck, Grimlock was forced to marry the Cat Prince.]]

Grimlock joined Russel for a night of scary movies, and unsuccessfully tried to frighten the young human, who claimed not to be afraid of anything. Along with the rest of the Autobots, he later travelled to a local cave system in search of [[Nightstrike]]. The Decepticon got the drop on the team and incapacitated all of them with his fear-inducing scream, forcing Grimlock to have nightmares about kittens. Although the Autobots escaped and managed to capture Nightstrike, Grimlock was still jumpy in spite of his claims to the contrary, and quickly fled at the sight of a local stray cat. {{storylink|Even Robots Have Nightmares}}

Grimlock was later dispatched to the Crown City subway system to track down another Decepticon contact, although Strongarm was less than enthused about having to tow the Dinobot all the way there. By the time they had arrived, they discovered that the demented scientist [[Vertebreak (RID)|Vertebreak]], had stolen Sideswipe's body, and was all too eager to try it out on the Autobots. Strongarm fought Vertebreak, but Grimlock was held up by passing trains. The Autobots eventually manage to take in Vertebreak, but Grimlock was too slow to outrun the oncoming train, forcing the other wheeled Autobots to carry him and the Decepticon to safety. {{storylink|Some Body, Any Body}}

Russell explained to Grimlock about the notion of "paying it forward", which confused Grimlock. With the help of the newly arrived Drift and his Mini-Cons, Grimlock helped to recapture a tank that had been commandeered by an escaped Quillfire and Springload... and deliberately made sure not to catch either of the falling Decepticons. {{storylink|One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing}}

During a training exercise, Grimlock was injured by a falling piece of debris. Feeling that he was "the muscle" of the team and couldn't let his teammates down, Grimlock did his best to hide the injury from Bumblebee. This would eventually have repercussions when the team went underwater in pursuit of [[Octopunch (RID)|Octopunch]], who had broken into an abandoned Cybertronian spaceship. The Dinobot steadily grew weaker and less focused, unable to fight off the ship's various security measures. Eventually, Grimlock told Bumblebee the truth about the injury,and on returning to base he was patched up by Fixit. {{storylink|Deep Trouble (RID)|Deep Trouble}}

[[File:TFRIDTheChampGrimlockKick.jpg|thumb|left|300px|He crimefighting covers up a basic insecurity.]]

Grimlock's increasingly brazen shows of strength did not have the desired effect; one stunt wound up almost injuring Russell. When the other Autobots headed into Crown City in pursuit of [[Groundpounder (RID)|Groundpounder]] and [[Headlock]], Grimlock's dinosaur alternate mode meant that he couldn't tag along. When the [[GroundBridge]] malfunctioned, however, he got his chance. With a rollcage welded to his back, Grimlock posed as "Dino-Bash", a human-built robot piloted by Denny, and challenged Groundpounder in a demolition derby at the Crown City [[Rumbledome]]. Groundpounder was eager to tangle with a real Dinobot, and initially gained the upper hand. Grimlock- with Fixit's assistance- was able to nail Groundpounder with his signature cannonball move... but not without almost bringing down the entire arena. {{storylink|The Champ}}

After Fixit reverted to his sentry programming, Grimlock was menaced by the various security measures around the scrapyard. Things were compounded by the return of Chop Shop, although Grimlock helped to bring in the Decepticon thief once again. {{storylink|The Trouble with Fixit}} Grimlock joined the gang to investigate a Decepticon signal that belonged to [[Kickback (RID)|Kickback]]. After returning to base, they discovered that Steeljaw had broken in and taken Fixit and the humans hostage. In the ensuing fight, Grimlock easily trounced Clampdown with a few well-placed tail smacks. {{storylink|Lockout}}

[[File:SimilarlyDifferent Grimlock catches rubble.jpg|thumb|right|380px|"Om..."]]
Grimlock eventually grew bored with his routine duties, and yearned for the days when he could simply smash whatever he wanted to. While on patrol he encountered [[Scowl (RID)|Scowl]], another Dinobot. The duo happily destroyed an old demolition site, but Grimlock realized that he had to do the right thing and arrest Scowl. Scowl managed to win him over and Grimlock let him walk free, on the condition that he never harm a human. Unfortunately for Grimlock, Scowl was actually one of Thunderhoof's old goons, and the Autobots rolled out to bring him in. Grimlock had to fight against a vengeful Scowl at a train station, where he helped redirect an oncoming train, and later at a spa, where he finally managed to overcome the other Dinobot with the help of a stone sculpture. Grimlock was saddened by the outcome of the fight, and mused that Scowl had never intended to change his violent ways. {{storylink|Similarly Different}}

The Autobots discovered [[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]], a charismatic 'bot who had been sent to Earth by [[Primus]] eons ago. With their ranks temporarily bolstered, Grimlock helped the team go after [[Zizza]], discovering her hiding spot at a nearby airport and then distracting her mind-controlled human pilots. {{storylink|The Buzz on Windblade}} Grimlock began feeling homesick for Cybertron and the [[Acid Wastes]]. Bumblebee tried to cheer up the team by taking them to [[Edmondville]], where they discovered the Decepticon [[Shifter]] [[Pseudo]]. Although Pseudo temporarily masqueraded as Grimlock, the team were able to spot the imposter and recapture him. {{Storylink|Ghosts and Impostors}}

After Strongarm and Sideswipe were kidnapped by Decepticons, Grimlock joined the remaining Autobots and Windblade for a raid on their hideout. When the Decepticons absconded to the [[Crown City Colossus]] with their hostages, Grimlock took the direct route by travelling underwater, although he was barred from destroying the portal by Clampdown. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}} Now with [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] on the loose, Grimlock teamed up with his allies- including a reborn Optimus Prime - against Megatronus and the other Decepticons. Grimlock managed to distract Megatronus long enough for the other Autobots to bring down part of the statue on their foe. In the aftermath, Grimlock opted to stay on Earth with the rest of the team. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 2}}

Grimlock was alarmed when [[Micronus Prime|Micronus]] projected a vision on his flank. Following a GroundBridge explosion, Grimlock helped (badly) to clear up and along with Bumblebee and Strongarm, was defeated by [[Overload (RID)|Overload]] when the Decepticon arrived at the scrapyard. {{storylink|Overloaded, Part 1}} After tracking Overload to a parking lot, the team split up with Grimlock and Strongarm trying to track the Cyclone Mini-Cons. They soon realized they'd actually been tracking humans, however Grimlock came up with a plan that let them maintain their cover. They caught up with Bumblebee in time to help take Overload back to base. {{storylink|Overloaded, Part 2}}

[[File:Suspended Grimlock rolls out.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot. So my disguise must be able to strike terror into their hearts. I must be a creature of the Cretaceous, green, terrible...]]
Despite Strongarm's coaching, Grimlock was unable to establish the same level of teamwork with her that she'd had with Sideswipe, leading to them bungling the capture of [[Saberhorn]]. They eventually managed to successfully work together at the steel mill, however Grimlock ended up throwing Saberhorn through a wall and inadvertently allowing the Decepticon to escape. {{storylink|Metal Meltdown}} Grimlock took part in the pursuit of [[Crazybolt (RID)|Crazybolt]] and [[Slicedice]], during which he was able to help save some motorists accidentally endangered by Strongarm. He later helped Bumblebee try to deal with a fire caused by the two Cons, but they ended up requiring Strongarm's help to rescue some humans. {{storylink|Suspended}}

[[File:Brainpower-datacylindergonewrong.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Grimlock reads YouTube comments.]]
Bumblebee, Strongarm, and Grimlock captured the Mini-Con [[Torpor]], though the mission was nearly botched when Grimlock stumbled in on the other two Autobots as they strategised, tipping their target off to their whereabouts. Feeling that the other Autobots didn't rate his intelligence, Grimlock got Fixit's help him in trying to pass the police academy entrance exam, so that he could prove he was at least smart enough to enter the same fancy school that Strongarm had gone to. However, a mishap resulted in Grimlock downloading the entire content of a [[Cybertronian data cylinder]] into his brain. Though it greatly increased his intelligence, it also meant the eventual degradation of his neural pathways and as he joined in the hunt for [[Simacore]], he soon found his new knowledge left him unable to effectively fight. Fixit was able to reverse the process, draining his intelligence away in time for him to defeat Simacore and rescue Bumblebee and Strongarm from a particle accelerator. {{storylink|Brainpower}}

When a wounded Steeljaw turned up at the scrapyard, Bumblebee, Strongarm and Grimlock followed the trail of energon he'd left to a disused drive in where they encountered [[Scorponok (WFC)|Scorponok]], Crazybolt, and Slicedice. Though Grimlock was beaten down at first, he and Bumblebee were able to defeat and capture them after the latter Autobot distracted the enemy with a magic trick he had learned from Russel, allowing Grimlock to get a second wind. {{storylink|Misdirection}}

[[File:Impounded-grimlocksdisguise.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Robots in Disguise Grimlock disguised as [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|Robots in Disguise Grimlock]].]]
Grimlock grew increasingly bored as the Autobots hunted down a cable in a shipping yard, one of the many components the Decepticons were gathering for their current machinations. He managed to find it, shortly before he was blasted by Springload, and then inadvertently by Bumblebee. The mission a bust, the entire team were left mentally drained after having failed to decipher the Decepticons' motives. Grimlock turned down staking out a [[Rear Axle]] concert, not sharing Bumblebee's enthusiasm for the band, when their next lead pointed to it being the Decepticons' next target. Instead, he practiced his sculpture (which simply involved smashing big rocks into smaller rocks). Bumblebee called for back-up when he encountered Bisk on the mission, and Grimlock joined Strongarm in trying to come to help, only for them to be held up by traffic. {{storylink|Bumblebee's Night Off}} When Grimlock almost blew the Autobots' cover by landing in the middle of a crowd while trying to apprehend [[Silverhound]], Bumblebee banned him from going on missions. Fixit came up with a crane disguise for Grimlock to use, and the pair headed out after Bumblebee and Strongarm left to track down Quillfire. Passing himself off as a "Dino Crane," designed to look as it did because "children love dinosaurs," Fixit and Grimlock caught up to their commander and were able to help him and Strongarm capture Quillfire. Bumblebee gave Grimlock's new disguise his approval, allowing him once more to go back into the field. {{storylink|Impounded}}

After an incident with the GroundBridge brought [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] to Earth, Strongarm and Grimlock were knocked out by the Decepticon. They recovered, only to be warped away from the junkyard alongside [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] by a portal created by Soundwave. Working together, Grimlock and Strongarm were able to shut down Laserbeak, then rushed back to the rest of the team. They arrived just as Denny, Fixit, Russel, and Bumblebee managed to get Soundwave back into the [[shadowzone (dimension)|shadowzone]], and threw the Decepticon Mini-Con back into the other dimension after its master. {{storylink|Portals}} Following another mission, Grimlock joined the stealth team via the GroundBridge, and carried an injured Drift back to base. {{storylink|Graduation Exercises}}

After a chance encounter resulted in [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] joining the team, the Autobots got a lead to the location of the group of Decepticons; an escapee Mini-Con called [[Toolbox]]. They used a ruse to infiltrate the crashed ''[[Alchemor (RID)|Alchemor]]'' which the Decepticons were using as their "Decepticon Island," during which Grimlock pretended to be a Decepticon returning with Autobot prisoners. Though they made good grounds once inside the ship, one of the other slave Mini-Cons blurted out a greeting to Toolbox upon seeing him returned, betraying the Autobots' presence. Grimlock's team were surrounded by the bulk of the Alchemor's remaining Decepticons soon afterwards. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 1)}} Thanks to Windblade providing them with an impromptu distraction, the rest of the Autobots were able to make a break for it and split up into smaller groups. Strongarm, Grimlock, and Sideswipe were sent to try and free the Mini-Cons being held captive by the Decepticons. They ended up in a communications room where they encountered Groundpounder and Thunderhoof. Still holding a grudge against Grimlock since their last encounter, Groundpounder beat down the Dinobot while Thunderhoof dealt with the other two Autobots. Sideswipe eventually managed to incapacitate the Decepticons by using nearby equipment to broadcast a high-frequency signal, holding onto consciousness for seconds longer than the Decepticons. After using the communications equipment to free the Mini-Cons, the trio escaped the ship before the [[cryo-gas]] bomb froze everyone aboard.

With the Decepticon threat now finally dealt with, several Autobots decided to head back to their homeworld. Grimlock was not among them, choosing instead to stay behind with Bumblebee on Earth to set up a permanent base of operations, should any more peril befall the planet. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 2)}} When news of the Bee Team's exploits reached Cybertron, Grimlock became one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for being a supporter of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

Bumblebee took his team on a tour of interesting locations on Earth, culminating in them visiting the remains of [[Autobot Outpost Omega One]], only to find a strange bomb had been set up to detonate. Grimlock was partnered with Strongarm when the team split up, only to end up stepping on a mine. He was unable to move for fear of setting the mine off, until Bumblebee found him and revealed that the "mine" was just an old armor buffer. {{storylink|History Lessons}} When Bumblebee split up the team to search sites of Cybertronian significance, Grimlock was assigned look in western [[China]]. The team was accidentally bridged back to the scrapyard instead of [[Mount St. Hilary]] because Denny and Russell didn't know what they were doing. {{storylink|Strongarm's Big Score}}

[[File:TRID S2 E16 PL MSS.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Lobster Mobster strikes again.]]
After one too many accidents, Grimlock was disgruntled when Bumblebee only assigned him one mission in the search for Cybertronian relics. During his mission, he encountered Brother [[Gunter]], who set about teaching him patience via the medium of pretzel manufacture. [[Thermidor]] and [[Tricerashot]] turned up at the monastery, resulting in Grimlock calling in the rest of the team, however ultimately it was the patience he'd learned that allowed Grimlock to defeat the scavenger. {{storylink|Pretzel Logic}}

When Team Bee found a [[high energy pulse generator]] in [[Egypt]], Grimlock carried it back to the scrapyard using his crane mode, however the device was destroyed anyway when it threatened to fry their brains. Following an invasion of the scrapyard by the Weaponizer Mini-Cons, the team lost both their own Mini-Cons and their leader, after they were abducted by [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}} Joined by Optimus, the team split up to search for Starscream. Grimlock was first on the scene when Strongarm and Sideswipe ran into the Weaponizer Mini-Cons, but the ensuing hostilities ended when the Mini-Cons recognized Optimus, and the two groups teamed up. A short time later, they ran into the Scavengers, and then during the fight with them, the Mini-Cons were captured by Starscream. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}} [[File:TRID S2 E19 W SC 1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Say hello to his little friend!]] Grimlock linked with Tricerashot, who'd avoided being captured, and took out the Scavengers. He and the rest of the team located Starscream's ship, and during the ensuing battle with the Decepticons, they were knocked out by Starscream. They eventually managed to defeat Starscream, despite him successfully merging with the Weaponizer Mini-Cons, by dragging him down into range of Fixit's signal so he could be de-merged. After farewelling Optimus and the Mini-Cons, Team Bee split up to search more Cybertronian sites. {{storylink|Worthy}}

Without any Decepticons to punch, Grimlock passed his time playing tic-tac-toe with his own tail. He joined Bumblebee and Drift as they traveled to [[Grand Valley]] to face a Decepticon. {{storylink|King of the Hill (Part 1)}} Grimlock found himself at a disadvantage as he was unable to outrun [[Heatseeker]]'s guided missiles, but he managed to serve as a distraction for Bumblebee and Drift to move in. The mission ended with the entire team somehow being merged into one robot, though they were unconscious at the time. {{storylink|King of the Hill (Part 2)}}

[[File:TRID S3 E3 D SC 1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|How To Train Your Dinobot.]]
Impressed by the abilities of Drift's pupils, Grimlock decided to become Drift's "poodle" too. As the team attempted to capture [[Crustacion]] in [[Antarctica]], Grimlock's attempts to put Drift's teachings into practice were surprisingly successful, and he was instrumental in capturing the 'Con. {{storylink|Defrosted}} Grimlock and the rest of the team joined up with the [[Rescue Bot]] [[Blurr (Prime)|Blurr]] was they attempted to recapture [[Ragebyte]]. {{storylink|Blurred}}

Grimlock, along with the rest of the team, found himself drawn to possess the [[Sphere of Doradus]] thanks to the strange energies it gave off. He was later able to overcome this desire thanks to his love of punching, and took part in the capture of Springload. {{storylink|Sphere of Influence}} Grimlock was part of a mission to [[West Rock]], and used his crane disguise to block the city's only exit to prevent [[Dragstrip (WFC)|Drag Strip]] and [[Wildbreak]] escaping. {{storylink|Bee Cool}}

During another attempt to capture Drag Strip, a methane explosion caused the team to again merge into a giant robot, though Grimlock was disappointed to find he was the legs. Afterwards, the team had to cope with having two Sideswipes as they continued to try to get back the relic Drag Strip had stolen. {{storylink|The Great Divide}} Grimlock and the rest of the team captured three Decepticon brothers as a result of Strongarm employing her detective skills. {{storylink|Get a Clue}}

[[File:RiD2015 Out of the Shadows Sidelock.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"The bottom. AGAIN."]]
Grimlock and Sideswipe were temporarily [[Sidelock|fused together]] during another of Fixit's combiner experiments. They and the rest of the team helped Drift recover his two Mini-Cons students after they were kidnapped by the Decepticon [[Shadow Raker]]. {{storylink|Out of the Shadows}} Another of Fixit's combiner experiments led to the Autobots temporarily switching bodies. Grimlock reveled in having Drift's vehicle mode, and gleefully took part in a road race in an attempt to stop the Stunticons, though he had difficulty working with Drift's Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Disordered Personalities}}

The team attempted to help Strongarm's friend [[Nightra]] after she turned up apparently being pursued by [[Blastwave]], only to discover that Nightra was the criminal being hunted while Blastwave an Autobot bounty hunter. When the deception was exposed aboard [[Blastwave's ship]], Grimlock put his all into hanging onto the rest of the team as they were nearly blown out of a cargo bay, before he managed to close the bay door. {{storylink|Guilty As Charged}} Grimlock developed an interest in art and started off by making a sculpture of Strongarm. {{storylink|The Golden Knight}}

[[File:RiD2015 - The Fastest Bot Alive - Super Grim.jpg|thumb|right|250px|WOAH-OHHHH!]]
After allowing Fixit to experiment on him, Grimlock developed uncontrollable super speed. Despite Bumblebee restricting him to base, Grimlock - inspired by Russell's reading a ''[[Captain Plasma Beam]]'' comic to him - believed he could be an effective superhero and joined in on a mission to recapture Simacore. This didn't go well, but he did eventually successfully defeat the Con, and he took pride in Simacore's having declared him to be the Orangucon's "greatest foe". {{storylink|The Fastest Bot Alive!}}

Grimlock, no longer with the aid of super-speed, took part in a mission to prevent the Stunticons from stealing the power source for a high-speed maglev train. {{storylink|Railroad Rage}} Grimlock and the rest of the team finally managed to combine into [[Ultra Bee]] during another mission against the Stunticons. {{storylink|Combine and Conquer}} A message from Windblade sent the team to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], where they again combined and managed to defeat the Stunticons once and for all. {{storylink|Moon Breaker}}

[[File:TRID E 63 Grimlock with rocks.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Me Grimlock love to smash rocks.]]
Russell and Grimlock began making video diaries to keep the absent Drift up-to-date. Their latest effort was interrupted by an attack which drove the Autobots from the scrapyard and forced them to seek refuge in the nearby cave system. Decepticon signals led them to the culprits — Steeljaw and his pack, and the ensuring battle endangered Crown River Dam. {{storylink|Exiles}} With the Autobots finding the cramped quarters of the caves inconvenient, Denny and Russell got Grimlock to enlarge it using his rock-smashing skills. {{Storylink|Breathing Room}} Left on monitor duty, Grimlock was distracted and missed the detection of some Decepticon signals. As a result he became hyper-sensitive about remaining professional and not having fun on the job, which almost resulted in the Decepticons getting away with some nuclear waste until Sideswipe snapped him out of it. {{storylink|Prepare for Departure}} Grimlock took part in a mission which resulted in the defeat and capture of (most of) Steeljaw's pack at the nuclear plant. {{storylink|Prisoner Principles}}

{{bigquote|Good call, Bulkhead. Smashing stuff really does relax me.|Grimlock|[[Sick as a Bot]]}}
[[File:SickAsABot Grimlock thinking.jpg|thumb|250px|right|All his plans are ''smashing!'']]
Grimlock took part in the defeat of Soundwave, preventing the Decepticon from irradiating the entire planet. He later dressed up as "the monster from Dimension Aaargh" for Sideswipe's performance of ''[[Showcase of Shivers]]''. {{storylink|Collateral Damage}} The Autobots returned to the scrapyard and Grimlock was tasked with securing the prisoners, only to let Underbite escape. He and the other Autobots were forced to chase the 'Con, who randomly teleported thanks to a chunk of space bridge he'd eaten. {{storylink|Something He Ate}} After Bumblebee, Strongarm and Sideswipe were infected with a nanovirus, Grimlock rushed off to try to capture the Decepticon. He only succeeded once the newly-arrived [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] helped him slow down and come up with a plan. {{storylink|Sick as a Bot}}

During a pursuit of Steeljaw, Grimlock and the others found themselves arrested by [[Dropforge]]. They were able to escape with Denny and Russell's help and both foiled Steeljaw's plan, and freed Dropforge from the mind control signal he was being controlled by. {{storylink|Five Fugitives}} Optimus arrived once more, sending Grimlock and the rest of the team to Cybertron where the Autobot council were using mind control on the population. On arrival, the Autobots were surrounded by security, {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}} however with the help of Dropforge and Steeljaw, they were able to gain entry to the [[High Council Tower]]. After they discovered the council were actually Decepticons, Grimlock decided the best way to eliminate the mind control was to smash everything. A battle ensued with the Autobots and Decepticons taking on their combined forms for a last ditch struggle for Cybertron, and the Bee Team eventually prevailed. In the aftermath, Grimlock and the others returned to Earth as newly appointed ambassadors and ended up chasing after Steeljaw again. {{storylink|Freedom Fighters}}

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===''Robots In Disguise'' shorts===
After accidentally stomping on Fixit several times during the day, Grimlock somehow got the Mini-Con stuck to his foot.
{{Storylink|Fixit Jam}} Grimlock was lent a [[Decepticon Hunter]] so he could find his signature weapon, his own fist. {{Storylink|Perfect}}

===IDW ''Robots in Disguise'' comic===
[[File:IDWRID1 Grimlock dinopile.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Grimlock's reaction after seeing the Big Green dub of ''Dragon Ball Z''.]]
While checking on a stasis pod with Strongarm, Grimlock stomped on a forest fire that had broken out. He attempted to track [[Flamefeather (RID)|Flamefeather]] until Bumblebee arrived and pointed them in the direction of the [[Fun-A-Rama]] amusement park. There, they managed to track down the Decepticon and capture him (Grimlock covertly stomped him!) however when the morning crowds arrived, Grimlock was forced to pretend to be a dinosaur statue for sixteen hours to avoid blowing the Autobots' cover. {{storylink|Fire, When Ready!}} During a training exercise, Grimlock cheerfully smooshed Sideswipe by executing a "Dinopile". After taking part in a team takedown of [[Spinhead]], he repeated the maneuver on the Decepticon. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 1|Robots in Disguise #1}}

Grimlock and Sideswipe aided in the capture of [[Transit (RID)|Transit]] by directing the Decepticon into a traffic jam engineered by Fixit. During a visit by [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]]'s team, Grimlock took part in a plan to capture [[Clipshade]], though his contribution ended up with him landing on top of Sideswipe again. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 2|Robots in Disguise #2}}

After establishing the location of [[Overhead]], Grimlock and the rest of the team managed to take the Decepticon down, though not before Grimlock had suffered a few bumps and accidentally worn a hat. After Overhead supplied them with a distress beacon she claimed would bring the leader of the [[Cybercomrade Sect]], Bumblebee and Grimlock set a trap, only to encounter Clipshade, who it turned out was an Autobot double agent—Overhead was the real Sect leader. They soon returned to Strongarm to find their captive had escaped. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 3|Robots in Disguise #3}} After attempting to help coach Sideswipe on his acting, Grimlock took part in an attempt to capture Overhead. He ended up being physically tossed by the Buffaloid during the fight, but after she caused the space bridge she was working on to collapse into a black hole, Grimlock managed to save [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] from falling into it. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 4|Robots in Disguise #4}}

Following the defeat of Megatronus, Team Bee followed Decepticon signals to [[Fort Tucker]] and found themselves tangling with two [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s. Grimlock was injured shielding some unconscious humans from Vehicon missiles and had to be helped to safety by Drift. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 5|Robots in Disguise #5}} Returning to base, the team found empty stasis pods and the computer trashed, and were forced to resort to their own wits to work out where Steeljaw was. To the shock of the others, Grimlock reasoned that Steeljaw was probably in the [[Sierra Vistas]], leading them to successfully locate the cave in question, rescuing Fixit and Russell before engaging Steeljaw's crew. Grimlock battled his usual dance partner, Underbite, until the three Vehicons realized that Steeljaw was not part of Megatron's command. In the aftermath Team Bee was left with the majority of Steeljaw's team as prisoners. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 6|Robots in Disguise #6}}

===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' books===
[[Lobbing|Lob-ball]] star "Gridlock Grimlock" had an impromptu game using Fixit as the ball. When the team went to hunt [[Scuzzard]], Grimlock was left at base as a last line of defense, and clumsily managed to knock over Filch's stasis pod, freeing the Decepticon. He joined the team in hunting down both of the avians, taking down Scuzzard with Sideswipe's help. {{storylink|Bumblebee Versus Scuzzard}} When three of Russell's classmates invaded the scrapyard, Grimlock was forced to pretend to be a prop from a Japanese kaiju movie, which worked until he saw the cat tattoo one of the boys was sporting, and reacted with terror. Fixit detected Decepticon signals, which resulted in Grimlock and the rest of the team tangling with Underbite, Thunderhoof and [[Slink]]'s gang in a warehouse. {{storylink|Sideswipe Versus Thunderhoof}}

Grimlock was disappointed when a potential Decepticon incursion turned out to be a drill and he wouldn't get to punch anything. He got his chance when the Autobots apprehended [[Forager]], however on their next mission the Autobots were led on a wild goose chase. On their return to the scrapyard they were captured and put into stasis pods by the Ronin, where they remained until Drift was able to free them and help them turn the tables on the three Decepticons. {{storylink|Drift's Samurai Showdown}}

An attempt at a game of football went wrong when Grimlock punctured the ball with his teeth while calling "hole in one!" He and the rest of the team took on [[Skinkbomb]], only to find the Decepticon's explosives formidable, and the fight was lost when Bumblebee became distracted. Though the team thought Bumblebee might be suffering from brain rust, the next time they faced Skinkbomb, they all heard the illusionary Optimus Prime's voice and were all able to overcome the Decepticon regardless. {{storylink|The Trials of Optimus Prime}}

Grimlock, Strongarm, and Bumblebee attempted to arrest the Decepticon [[Brakepad]], only to fall foul of his lethargy-inducing powers. After they returned to the scrapyard empty-handed, Denny and Russell had to force them to go back out into the field and capture Brakepad. {{Storylink|Autobot World Tour}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:PrimalPrimeandfriend-CMW.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right]]
Grimlock prowled about the streets of the Under City in Axiom Nexus, in a crowd of countless off-worlders. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
Grimlock and the other members of Bumblebee's team responded when Optimus Prime called their names in a display of his [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Adventure|new toy]]'s speaking gimmick, then joined Optimus in dancing to "[[Try☆Transformers Adventure↑↑↑]]". {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)|TAV21 Optimus Prime Now on Sale!}}

Grimlock was shocked when [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and [[Tigatron]] suddenly appeared among the Autobots, claiming to be from [[Legends Universe|another universe]]. {{storylink|Go! Adventure}}

===Signature ''Robots in Disguise'' comic===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Signature Robots in Disguise issue 1|Look Before You Leap}}}}

==Games==
===''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game===
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|1500
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|2000
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|One-Step Gold
|2000
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|Titan Hero
|3000
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|Warrior
|4000
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|Warrior Gold
|4000
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|Warrior Asia
|4000
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|4000
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|6000
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|Hero Stealthasaurus
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When Crown City was overrun by Decepticons as a result of a stasis pod modified to clone an army, the Autobots were forced to battle them throughout the city and surrounding landscape. They eventually found that Steeljaw and another Decepticon had constructed a [[space bridge]] and defeated the pair. {{storylink|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|Robots in Disguise}}

{{Note|The Grimlock Custom Kreon appears as a power-up item, serving as the player's support by attacking enemies. However the Kreons can suffer friendly fire from the player itself.}}

===''Protect Crown City''===
Grimlock, Strongarm, Sideswipe, and Bumblebee captured escaped Decepticons, and secured them back in their stasis pods. {{storylink|Protect Crown City}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{Charstubgames}}{{Storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise (2015)===
{{note|Virtually every toy in this list has a scannable [[insignia]] sticker on it. For [[Hasbro]] releases, it temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], and can only be scanned once per day. [[TakaraTomy]] releases simply check that off on their mobile app's collection list. It's honestly quicker and less redundant to say which toys '''don't''' have this feature.}}
====Legion Class====
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[[File:RID2015LegendsGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm gonna burst outta your pocket in a minute!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legends Class, 2015/2016)
:Part of the 2nd wave of Robots in Disguise [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Legion|Legion Class]] line, Grimlock transforms into a robot to ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' and back! He also features a sculpted battle mask on his head...while it's painted with his unmasked face's color. Legion Class Grimlock sports 3mm ports on his robot hands & arm joints. His ''T. rex'' shoulders also feature 5mm ports.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his robot/''T. rex'' mode, on his right arm/left leg. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

:In 2016, the figure saw re-release with the ''Combiner Force'' packaging. And due to the mobile game's latest update, unlocking Grimlock is useless now.

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[[File:TF-Adventure-EZ-Collection-Clear-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock Clear Ver.''' (EZ Collection, 2015)
:A redeco of Legion Class Grimlock in clear plastic, Grimlock Clear Ver. was given away at Japanese stores like EDION toy department & Bic Camera, from July 2015 to customers who spent ¥3000 or more on Adventure product. Like most of the clear colored ''Adventure'' Legion Class exclusives, Grimlock has no paint operations save for his face and his T-rex head.

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[[File:TAV-35-EZ-Collection-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Inconceivable!]]
*'''Autobot VS Decepticon Set''' (EZ Collection 4-pack, 2015)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV35'''
:Available for this set, this version of Grimlock is a redeco of the original Legion Class toy, featuring additional paint details on any of his paintable plastic.

:Unlike the Hasbro release, the toy features no scan-badges on the toy, instead it was printed on one small card, along with the other 3 badges.

:Grimlock was released as a four-pack along with [[Steeljaw (RID)#TAV35|Steeljaw]], [[Underbite#TAV35|Underbite]], and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#TAV35|Optimus Prime]].

:Like the rest of the ''Adventure'' EZ Collection sets, some online retailers like Amazon Japan were still selling it 2 years later at greatly reduced prices (70% off).

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====One-Step Changers====
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[[File:RID20151StepGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TED-09-One-Step-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One-Step Changer, 2015)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2015-[[June 27|07-27]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TED-09'''
:Part of the second wave of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#One-Step Changers|One-Step changers]], Grimlock transforms into a robot to ''T. rex'' and back in just one easy step! Grimlock also features a sculpted tongue in his ''T. rex'' mouth. Although he only transforms into a single step, His ''other'' step is to fold his pair of feet into two hands.

:This Grimlock can ride on his [[#Stomp_.26_Chomp|Stomp & Chomp counterpart]], but does not activate any of the larger figure's gimmicks.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his ''T. rex'' mode, on his left shoulder. The badge is merely impossible to be scanned while in robot mode, since his shoulder parts had covered it.

:The TakaraTomy release of One-Step Changer Grimlock (as part of the ''Easy Dynamic Series'' line) features extensive paint applications to resemble his cartoon counterpart. Like his Hasbro counterpart, his scannable Autobot insignia is in his left ''T. rex'' arm. Scanning this in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' Mobile App unlocks the toy to the app's collection list.

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[[File:RID2015-One-Step-Changer-Gold-Armor-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Gold Armor Grimlock''' (One-Step Changer, 2015)

:One-Step Changer Gold Armor Grimlock is A Generation-1 inspired redeco of the One-Step figure above.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is in his ''T. rex'' mode, on his left shoulder. The badge is nearly impossible to be scanned while in robot mode, since his shoulder parts had covered it.

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[[File:RID2015-One-Step-Changers-Collection-6-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Robots in Disguise Collection''' (6-pack, 2015)

:A 6-pack featuring the One-Step figures of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RIDCollection|Bumblebee]], [[Steeljaw (RID)#RIDCollection|Steeljaw]], Grimlock, [[Sideswipe (RID)#RIDCollection|Sideswipe]], [[Underbite#RIDCollection|Underbite]] (all of them unchanged from their individual releases), and a new One-Step [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RIDCollection|Optimus Prime]] figure available only in this set. This set was exclusive to [[Target]] stores in the United States and to [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in Canada.

: Sideswipe, Steeljaw, Underbite, and Bumblebee's badges are all scannable in-package.
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====Warrior Class====
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[[File:RID2015WarriorGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Green and black, man! You got a problem with that? ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Warrior Class, 2014/2015/2016/2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2015-[[March 21|03-21]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV-02'''
:Part of the first wave of Warrior-Class figures, Grimlock transforms into a green and black ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. Unusual for a Warrior-Class, he comes packaged with no accessories. In dinosaur mode a switch atop his head moves his jaw up and down. Grimlock's right robot mode leg also features a sculpted [[Kibble#.22Faux-parts.22|fake tail]], to symmetrically match his left leg, where his ''T. rex'' mode tail had stored with. Please take note that Grimlock's hands can't grip some weapons due to his ''T. rex'' feet being on the way.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his robot mode, right of his chest. The badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

:The figure suffers a [[design flaw]]: His pair of arms/legs is pretty much prone to have stress marks and/or suffer breakage, thanks to the loose grey plastic piece in the pseudo-ratchet joint. This can be fixed if the grey plastic piece is glued in place (although this will require removing metal pins).

:[[File:RID Warrior Grimlock Packaging Comparison.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|left|Shelf life of a 1980s figure.]]
[[File:Takaratomy-tav-02-grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]

:Despite being succeeded by the "Gold Armor" redeco in wave 4, the original green and black deco of the figure made a comeback in subsequent waves, in two different packaging [[variant]]s as part of the "Mini-Con Weaponizers" and "Combiner Force" [[subline imprint]]s. It is unknown whether these re-releases use the modified pseudo-ratchet joint seen on the redeco. Take note that the re-releases' badges only unlocks Energon Currency instead of the character.

:The TakaraTomy release of Grimlock uses a slightly saturated green plastic, and features extra paint applications, mostly for his alt mode's toes, and his eyebrows. Like his Hasbro counterpart, his scannable Autobot insignia is in his robot mode, right of his chest. Scanning this in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' Mobile App unlocks the toy to the app's collection list.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Warrior-Class Grimlock at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=5675 More information on Warrior-Class Grimlock at Transformers-Universe.com]''

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[[File:TAVVS02-Grimlock-VS-Gregevor-Boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock VS Greejeeber''' (VS set, 2015)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAVVS-02'''

:The TakaraTomy release of Warrior Class Grimlock is bundled with an unchanged [[Greejeeber]] toy.

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[[File:RID2015-Warrior-Class-Gold-Armor-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dumb stubbies! Yellow not same color as gold!]]
*'''Gold Armor Grimlock''' (Warrior Class, 2015)

:A redeco & new head retool of the Warrior Class Grimlock toy, Gold Armor Grimlock features a new coloration and a masked head, inspired by his [[Grimlock (G1)|''Generation 1'' counterpart]]. His pair of arms/leg joints were slightly modified to prevent breakage.

:His stock photography features yellow paint applications, rather than orange as seen in the final product.

:Like his original toy, his scannable Autobot insignia is on the right of his robot mode chest. As he's packaged in robot mode, this badge is easily scannable while still in-package.

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====Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changers====
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[[File:RID20153StepGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock have feet for hands and hands on feet! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Takaratomy-ted-02-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changer, 2015)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2015-[[March 21|03-21]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TED-02'''

:Part of the first wave of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Three-Step Changers|''Robots in Disguise'' Three-Step Changers]], This roughly voyager-sized Grimlock transforms into a Robot and ''T. rex'' in just a few easy steps! His scannable Autobot insignia is in his robot mode, middle of his chest. However the badge ''cannot'' be scanned while he's in ''T. rex'' mode. Three-Step Grimlock does not features any 5mm compatible arms, but features the said ports on his front ''T. rex'' legs instead. Giving him weapons (or any Mini-Cons from the Mini-Con Weaponizers subline) to wield can be awkward.

:The TakaraTomy release features extra paint applications. Like his Hasbro counterpart, his scannable Autobot insignia is in his robot mode, middle of his chest. Scanning this in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' Mobile App unlocks the toy in the app's collection list. Unlike the American release, Big Grimlock is packaged in a windowed box, instead of an an open package.

:Although the transformation of this toy is listed as '''3 steps''', there are 2 optional steps: positioning the ''T. rex'' arms, and pulling the tail off before (then reinserting it after) transformation. However, it's possible to transform Grimlock with the tail installed anyway.

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[[File:RID2015-Three-Step-Stealthasaurus-Rex-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bumblelock?]]
*'''Stealthasaurus Rex Grimlock''' (Hyper Change Heroes / 3-Step Changer, 2016)

:This Grimlock is a redeco of the 3-Step Changer above, with yellow paint applications.

:The toy was solicited as '''Stealthasaurus Grimlock''' in the ''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game.

:For unknown reasons, the 3-Step Changer assortment was halted at United States release for the better part of a year, which resulted in Stealthasaurus Rex Grimlock not appearing at retail until nine months after he had been released in Australia. Afterwards, the assortment continued at a normal pace.

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Combiner-Force-3-Step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have fist-balls of steel!"]]
*'''Grimlock''' (3-Step Changer, 2017)

:Released under the "[[Combiner Force]]" subline, "Hyper-Swoop" Grimlock is an entirely a new mold. While possessing a different transformation scheme, Grimlock features a fairly show-accurate robot & ''T. rex'' mode. Due to it's transformation scheme, he ends up having two ''T. rex'' toes on his ''T. rex''/Robot mode legs.
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====Kre-O====
[[File:KreO-Toy GrimlockCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Ah! It's Big Green!"]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Custom Kreon, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1235'''
**''Pieces'': '''23'''
**''Accessories'': Parts rack, extra clear body parts (torso, helmet, left & right legs, left & right arms), buildable ax, sword

:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' Custom [[Kreon]]s, and the first ''Robots in Disguise''-themed wave, Grimlock uses the new 2015 Kreon construction with the hollow waist-peg and "raised" hands. He comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his extra pieces. Unlike the previous Custom Kreons, he no longer features a chromed helmet, and comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso, legs, and his arms, plus a two-sided ax and a chromed sword.

:Despite what the instructions say, the body piece cannot be pegged down between the leg parts installed on the display stand. However this can be amended by putting a 2x1 brick piece.

:All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.

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*'''Armor Up Grimlock''' (Custom Kreon, 2017)
**''Set Number'': '''B5711'''
*'''Blizzard Strike Grimlock''' (2017)
**''Set Number'': ??
*'''Night Strike Grimlock''' (2017)
**''Set Number'': ??
***''Pieces'': 28
***''Accessories'': Left & right leg extensions, left & right arm extensions, chest armor, buildable pick axe-hammer

:Another series released without any prior announcement from Hasbro, this new Custom Kreon Grimlock set features extension parts for the arms and legs used for the Kreons included in the China exclusive ''Armor Hero Captor'' sets. On the other hand, the Kreon can be displayed without adding any armor parts.

:Grimlock was available is three different versions: the standard-colors "Armor-Up", "Blizzard Strike", and "Night Strike" (the only redeco to feature a show-accurate helmet color). So far the building sets saw first release on Dollar General.

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====Stomp & Chomp====
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[[File:RID2015-Stomp-and-Chomp-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Yo Bee, you remember that I used to transform into a mechanical mess of a T-rex?"]]
*'''Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2015)
:Stomp & Chomp Grimlock is a redeco of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|''Age of Extinction'' Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]], transforming from 22" tall ''T. rex'' to robot by triggering the handle from his back. He also lacks the sword and the Optimus Prime mini-figure. Undocumented in the instructions, Stomp and Chomp Grimlock's weapons can be popped out by placing any ''Age of Extinction'' One-Step Changers & Power Attacker figures. However, all of the ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' One-Step Changers cannot accommodate with the gimmick.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his handlebar. Like the original mold, Stomp & Chomp Grimlock ended up being a [[shelfwarmer]].

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====Mini-Con Battle Packs====
[[File:RID2015-Minicon-Battle-Pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock feel excellent, [[Megatron (BW)|yeeeess]].]]
*'''Decepticon Hunter Grimlock with Mini-Con Decepticon Back ''' (Mini-Con Battle Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': 5 armor pieces (combine to form a weapon)
:Part of the second [[wave]] of the Mini-Con Battle Pack, "Decepticon Hunter Grimlock" is a new sculpt, similar in size of a Scout Class figure (In Grimlock's case, the size of ''Cyberverse'' Commander figure), with its transformation engineering borrowed from the [[Grimlock (WFC)#Warrior Class|Warrior]] class figure. Fortunately, the elbows use ball joints, removing the nasty arm-breaking [[design flaw]] the Warrior figure had. Battle Pack Grimlock also features transparent yellow pieces, which can be combined into a handheld (technically, arm-''mounted'' via a pair of tabs) weapon resembling a ''Tyrannosaurus'' head, and can also be attached to his body to form his armor. The ''Tyrannosaurus'' head weapon can also attach to his beast mode head, giving him a hilarious giant transparent ''Tyrannosaurus'' head over his actual ''Tyrannosaurus'' head.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his ''T. rex''/Robot chest, accessible in Robot Mode and in-package.

:Grimlock was available with [[Back|Decepticon Back]], a Cyclone Mini-Con which is designed to be launched from the [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]] [[Crazybolt (RID)#Toys|Crazybolt]] and [[Overload (RID)#Toys|Overload]] toys.
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[[File:TF-Adventure-Mini-Con-Battle-Pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Sunnn! Give him da powa of da Sun!"]]
*'''Volcano & Grimlock Volcano Armor''' (Mini-Con Battle Pack, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV42'''
**''Accessories'': Volcano armor pieces, Volcano Mini-Con

:The ''Adventure'' release of the Mini-Con Battle Pack Grimlock is a redeco of the Hasbro mold, featuring some paint applications to more closely resemble his appearances in the cartoon...although they missed his ''T. rex'' arms & hips/robot shoulders.
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*'''Optimus Prime and Grimlock - Supreme Armor set''' (4-pack, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''TAV45'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus Prime's weapons (Battle Axe, 5 armor pieces (combine to form into a weapon)), Grimlock's weapons (5 armor pieces (combine to form a weapon)) [[Gravity]] Mini-Con, [[Volcano (Adventure)|Volcano]] Mini-Con

:Another release of the ''Adventure'' Mini-Con Battle Pack Grimlock, this toy features transparent blue battle axe and armor parts.

:Grimlock is bundled with Optimus Prime, and his Mini-Cons Gravity and Volcano, redecoed in different colors.
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====Team Combiners====
[[File:TF-RID2015-Team-Combiner-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Gabu Gaburincho; Grimlock!"]]
*'''Ultra Bee''' (Team Combiner, 2017)

:Grimlock transforms from ''T-rex'' into robot, and combines with Bumblebee, Sideswipe and Strongarm to form Ultra Bee. Due to the set's nature as a 4-piece Combiner, Grimlock forms the lower section of the gestalt. Unfortunately, due to his transformation, his ''T-rex'' mode ends up having an unambiguous pair of robot legs sticking out of its butt in place of an actual tail. The set's instructions say that the included sword accessory can somehow attach to his ''T-rex'' mode to sort-of disguise/compensate for this, but exactly how isn't clearly illustrated and there are no clips that hold it securely in place.

:Each toy uses the same universal combination joint as the other Team Combiners and the [[Crash Combiner]]s, which can lead to some... ''interesting'' combinations, given that most robots form very specific body parts when combined. Mixing Crash Combiners with Team Combiners leads to some ''especially'' weird results.
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====Crash Combiners====
*'''Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (Crash Combiners, 2018)
:A new, rougly Legion-sized Crash Combiner version of Grimlock available in a two-pack with a retool of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Primelock|Optimus Prime]]. As a ''[[Combiner Force]]'' Crash Combiner, Grimlock can become the bottom half of any Crash Combiner gestalt, though his official combination is with Optimus Prime as [[Primelock]].

:This two-pack was a very late addition to the ''Robots in Disguise'' line, with a Hasbro product code number in the same region as the wave 1 Prime Masters from ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]''.

===Adventure===
[[File:TAV30-Battle-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Do not say Yoshi.]]
*'''Battle Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2015)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV30'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:Part of the ''Adventure Series'' lineup, Battle Grimlock is a retool of ''Generations'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Voyager Class Grimlock]], replacing his heads, shoulders, knee plates, and entire torso to better resemble his cartoon counterpart. He comes with a sword with a [[5mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. The hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]]. The LED gimmick on previous releases of the mold has been removed for this release.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his left ''T. rex'' leg/right robot mode arm. Scanning this in the Transformers Chronicle Mobile App unlocks the toy to the app's collection list.

:This toy can be armored up with Mini-Con [[Divebomb (RID)#Robots in Disguise|Divebomb]], despite being a differing faction. Divebomb's armor may be connected to Battle Grimlock in either mode. Divebomb himself may be stored on Grimlock's robot shoulders or in his dinosaur undercarriage.

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===Generations===
[[File:RID2015-Platinum-Edition-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Namekian Goku, Namekian.]]
*'''Bumblebee & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Energo Sword, shield

:Released as an exclusive for Entertainment Earth, this ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of [[#Adventure|''Transformers Adventure Series'' Battle Grimlock]] toy, making it a domestic release of the Japan-only retool of the toy. ''Platinum Edition'' Grimlock replaces his black paint into gunmetal, and features deco differences on some of his parts. The figure was also solicited as ''' ''Warrior'' Asia Grimlock''' in the ''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is in his left ''Tyrannosaurus'' leg/right robot mode arm. The badge is inaccessible while in package.

:Grimlock is bundled with a redecoed [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#PlatinumBeeGrimlock|Warrior Class Bumblebee]]. In the United States, this set was exclusively available via online retailer Entertainment Earth, although it was also stocked by several smaller US-based online retailers who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was released in Singapore, as a [[Walmart]] exclusive in Canada, and sold at Ripley stores in Chile.

:His [[stock photography|stock photos]] depict a mistransformed robot mode: His legs are not extended.

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==Merchandise==
===Tiny Titans===
[[File:Transformers-Tiny-Titans-1-Grimlock.jpeg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''2/12'''

:Part of the initial assortment of [[Tiny Titans]], this version of Grimlock is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him shooting fire out of his mouth in [[beast mode]]. Sold in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] baggie, he comes with a collectible card with a scan-badge for the mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/TTGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on ''Tiny Titans'' Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Transformers-Tiny-Titans-4-Grimlock.jpeg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''4'''
**''Number'': '''11/12'''

:Part of the fourth assortment of [[Tiny Titans]], this version of Grimlock is now molded in Robot Mode, with his shield and sword.
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===McDonald's===
*'''Grimlock''' (McDonald's toy, 2015)
**''McNumber'': '''2'''
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===Kinder Surprise===
*'''Transformers: Robots in Disguise''' (2015)
:Only available inside a blindpacked chocolate egg as part of Kinder's ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' series, this buildable Grimlock mini-figure consists of a generic "cog" onto which his limbs and armor can be clipped to construct him. He is unique as his cog is mounted sideways instead of facing forward like the other figures from the line.
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===Titan Heroes===
[[File:RID2015-Titan-Heroes-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Heroes, 2016)
:A 12-inch, simplified non-transforming statue of ''Robots in Disguise'' Grimlock with five points of articulation.

:His scannable Autobot insignia is on his robot mode chest. Scanning this in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]] temporarily unlocks the Titan Hero Grimlock figure as a playable character if the player has not permanently unlocked it already. This badge is easily scannable while still in-package.
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===Transformers Adventure Shokugan===
*'''Grimlock''' (2016)
:Part of the new ''Adventure'' Shokugan series, this Grimlock is a snap-fit kit molded in black, blue, and red plastic with detailing from stickers. The kit can convert into a ''T. rex'' when finished. Its transformation engineering is borrowed from the Legion and Warrior class figures.

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===Surprise Drinks===
[[File:TF-RID2015-Surprise-Drinks-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2016)

:''Surprise Drinks'' Grimlock is a show-accurate 1.5-inch non-transforming figure (in his Dino mode) hidden inside the separate capsule taped together with the bottle. Since they're merely blindpacked, the figure can be found in any randomly-packed bottles, so... good luck.

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===Dickie Toys===
*'''Grimlock''' (Robot Warrior, 2017)

:Manufactured by Dickie Toys, this Grimlock is a customized hot rod (what?) which also transforms (if by transform, we mean lifting the car up) into a 2-wheeled ''T.rex'' (yeahbutwha?) in just one simple step. He can also activate lights & sounds by pressing the rear left button in his vehicle mode. The light-up gimmick is featured on his transparent nose and the underneath of the "feet" section. Batteries included.

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*'''Grimlock''' (1/16 Scale Remote Controlled, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Remote Control, 3 Batteries, battery box, USB cord
:The 1/16 scale version of Grimlock ''also'' transforms from the same customized car into a ''T.rex'' with the included remote control. He also comes with an additional USB cord, presumably meant for recharging.

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====Die-cast Cars====
*'''Grimlock''' (Single Pack, 2017)
:Released as part of the Single Pack assortment, Grimlock is a non-transforming die-cast vehicle which is entirely based on his "Robot Warrior" hot rod toy.

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*'''Grimlock''' (Power-up, 2017)
:The single-packed Bumblebee is redecoed with metallic-blue paint.

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*'''Grimlock''' (Neon, 2017)
:This Grimlock features a brighter hue of green.

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*'''Grimlock''' (Cybertron, 2017)
:This Grimlock features a gray scale redeco.
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*'''Grimlock''' (Energon, 2017)
:This Grimlock features a shiny metallic redeco!

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*'''Robots in Disguise 5-pack''' (2017)
*'''Robots in Disguise 8-pack''' (2017)
*'''Robots in Disguise 11-pack''' (2017)

:A small, non-transforming yet show-accurate figurine of Grimlock is released in either of the sets above.

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==Notes==
*Grimlock speaks normally in ''Robots in Disguise'', making him the first animated depiction of the character to do so on a regular basis. He still refers to himself in the third person a fair bit but when it happens it's more intentional than a display of any lower intelligence.
*He is also the first version of the character to not be the leader of the Dinobots. (The exception to both of these is of course the [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' version of Grimlock]], who was the only version of the character thus far to not be a Dinobot.)
*This version of Grimlock serves as a demonstration of the choice that is required to join a faction in the Transformers series. Although he is labeled as a Decepticon by Autobot authorities, he displays on two separate occasions that, inherently, he more aligns with Autobot beliefs as his hesitancy to deliberately harm innocent humans in his interactions with both [[Minitron]] and [[Scowl (RID)|Scowl]] prove.
===Two Grimlocks?===
[[File:RobotsInDisguise-stegosaurconceptart.jpg|thumb|right|300px|If this guy made it in, we probably would have had this same argument about [[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] instead.]]
For years, the "Aligned" continuity was meant to be one big ongoing timeline with a bit of squinting: the ''War for Cybertron'' Soundwave was the ''Prime'' Soundwave etc. Grimlock’s debut in ''Robots in Disguise'' was initially the focal point of discussion amongst fans, with a great deal of debate about whether or not this jovial take on the character was intended to be the same guy who appeared in the ''Fall of Cybertron'' video game and tie-in comics. Some of the discrepancy in Grimlock’s characterization and origin story in ''Robots in Disguise'' can be attributed to the fact that Grimlock was not originally slated to be a member of the cast, with his role originally filled by an unnamed Transformer who would have become a red ''Stegosaurus''. This character was scrapped in favour of Grimlock at Hasbro's request, intended to capitalize on the debut of his [[Grimlock (AOE)|live-action counterpart]] in ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''.

Series writer [[Mairghread Scott]] clarified that the producers had subsequently discussed attempting to work ''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock’s origin story into ''Robots in Disguise'', but abandoned the idea after the writers decided that the "other" Grimlock's origin story would be at odds with the largely upbeat tone of the show. The writers ultimately decided to focus on staying in canon with the ''Prime'' television show, while ignoring other works of Aligned fiction such as the video games. Scott declined to discuss if this meant that were two Grimlocks in the continuity.<ref>[http://mscottwrites.tumblr.com/post/117608543176/answering-some-asks|"There was some discussion at one point of whether or not we could translate the character, but TFPBH Grimlock was too dark to gel properly with RID’s group of young recruits and the more uplifting tone we were going for. Whether that means the comics got cut out of canon or there is another Grimlock out there isn’t something I can answer just yet."]</ref> Series producer Adam Beechen later weighed in with the answer that “Grimlock might be a common name among dinos”, and stated that the writers consider Grimlock a separate character to the individual who appeared in ''Fall of Cybertron''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/sonnova/status/606586570980749312 Grimlock might be a common name among Dinos. But ours is one of a kind!]</ref> Barring a dramatic reorganization of continuity, we now consider these two Grimlocks as separate entities.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāng Sǔo''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")
*''Russian:'' '''Smel'chak''' (Смельчак, "Daredevil")

==Footnotes==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Dinobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]

Scorn

2018-03-07T15:04:59Z

Jedijam91: /* Turbo Changers */

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:''Scorn is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Spinosaurus concept.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.2|Illusion never changed into something real.]]

'''Scorn''' is what happens when you combine a destructive war machine with a predator. Nothing else so much as a destroyer on two legs, he's strong and massive. Not only capable of using his ''Spinosaurus'' [[alternate mode]] in combat, Scorn is also a demolitions specialist and wields the Scrapmaker Sword in 'bot mode. His massive size makes him almost impossible to bring down.<ref>http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/characters.cfm?bot=Scorn</ref>

He also goes by the nickname '''Spike'''.

==Fiction==
===''Age of Extinction'' film===
[[File:AOE-ScornFlipsOut.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|This one's for you, ''Jurassic Park III'' haters!]]
Scorn was trapped aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s vessel until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots stole the section of the ship he was imprisoned on, though Optimus did not reveal the Dinobots' presence to his men until the time came for reinforcements. Optimus offered an ultimatum: stand with the Autobots against their mysterious Creators and [[Galvatron (AOE)|Galvatron]]'s Decepticons, or face death at his hands. [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] submitted to his command when beaten in single combat by the Autobot leader, thereby earning his respect, and Scorn and the other Dinobots followed suit. Scorn allowed [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] to ride him into the Hong Kong battle, where Scorn's massive size and lethal sail-spikes proved a great asset in turning the tide. Scorn accompanied the group to try to escort the Seed to safety, but Lockdown returned and turned his tractor beam on them. Scorn would've been recaptured by the bounty hunter had Optimus not destroyed the tractor beam. Scorn helped defend the Seed on a bridge with the other Autobots and Dinobots until Optimus was able to defeat Lockdown. The battle over, Optimus gave the Dinobots their freedom, and Scorn parted with Crosshairs on good terms, who even gave him a new nickname, "Spike". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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===''How to Ride a Dinobot!'' comic===
Scorn was minding his own business in a Chinese forest, when suddenly Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrived, intent on learning how to ride the mighty Dinobots into battle. When Crosshairs attempted to learn how to battle atop his mighty steed alongside [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]], Scorn and Slug found smashing Crosshairs and Drift together much more enjoyable than dueling. When the Autobots queried Prime on why he wasn't doing the activities, he claimed he had mastered it already...only to be dragged along when Grimlock caught the scent of Decepticons! Scorn allowed Crosshairs to saddle him as the rest of the Autobots and Dinobots followed their leaders into battle. {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] bought a toy of Scorn and had fun with how the way it was packaged, thinking it made the Dinobot look perpetually surprised. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}}

==Games==
===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Scorn teamed up with Hound to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
[[File:TF2014toy-PowerBattlerScorn.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect guy is Scorn. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-AOE-Lost-Age-Series-LA10-Battle-Attack-Scorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Scorn''' (Power Battler, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA10'''

:Scorn features a basic transformation from a mechanical ''Spinosaurus'' into a robot. Squeezing his legs together in [[robot mode]] rotates the center of his torso, whipping his tail forward in a "Tail Whip!" attack, as well as giving him a new robot-mode head. Funky.

:The Takara ''Lost Age'' version of the toy, sold as '''Battle Attack Scorn''', features different paint applications, making his [[beast mode]] mainly silver.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBScorn/scorn.htm More information on Power Battler Scorn at TFU.info]''

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====Generations====
[[File:AOEGenerationsDeluxeScorn.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You're a little late, I'm already Scorn. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-AOE-Movie-Advanced-Series-AD05-Scorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Scorn''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series'': '''M4: #004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD05'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-themed ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe class toys, Scorn transforms from a robot into a red ''Spinosaurus'' (albeit with a single sail, seemingly indicating the triple-sailed design was a late change to the movie character). His sword can be stored inside his tail, but he can only hold it in his right hand in robot mode, as his left arm converts from his tail into a rather inflexible whip. Scorn's [[transformation]] scheme is [[Megatron (BW)/toys#BWultra|extremely familiar]], yesss.
:The Takara ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' version of the toy uses a darker shade of red plastic, replaces the orange paint apps with gold, and features a painted blade for his sword.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Scorn/scorn.htm More information on ''Generations'' Scorn at TFU.info]''

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*'''Scorn''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword

:This chrome redeco of Scorn is released as a lucky draw figure available through the special midnight launch event of Transformers Age of Extinction toys at Taiwan (and Malaysia's) Toys R Us stores, by purchasing NTD $699 (or RM600) or more of Transformers merchandise, a random chromed Deluxe figure would be given away. The figure is limited to 24 pieces, with 8 in each branch that was participating in the midnight launch. There were four different styles of the figure available, randomly distributed among the stores - this silver chromed Scorn was just one of the four.

:Unfortunately, Due to being a straight vacuum-metalized deco of the ''painted standard figure'', some of his robot parts were not chromed.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Platinum-Edition-Dinobots-Unleashed-Scorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Why am I seeing things upside down? No wonder that I'm still ''scorn''.]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword

:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class figure, Scorn sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Grimlock]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

:His Dino head in the stock photos is hilariously upside down.

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*'''Black Knight Scorn''' (Deluxe, August 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword

: A redeco of ''Generations'' Scorn, this time in a predominantly black colour scheme with orange highlights, presumably representative of the mainly dark gray appearance of the Dinobots in the movie. '''Black Knight Scorn''' is a Takara [[exclusive]] to Edion and Bic Camera.

====Kre-O====
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Scorn.jpg|right|thumb|300px| Probably goes hat shopping with the Statue of Liberty.]]
*'''Scorn Street Chase''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Pieces'': '''106'''
**''Kreons'': Crosshairs, Vehicon x2.

: The centerpiece of the "[[Scorn Street Chase]]" set, ''[[Kre-O]]'' Scorn is a buildable dino-beast. (No, he has no alternate robot build.) His head has a small magnet in the roof of his mouth that allows him to "bite" and carry ferrous metal items, like the crest of the new Vehicon helmets, or the 2x2 circular plate that makes up the Vehicons' backpacks. He has movable (non-firing) cannons on each hip, plus he has exposed studs on his back to allow a [[Kreon]] to ride him. He features no ''Spinosaurus'' sails.

: Unfortunately, Scorn has some construction issues. His tail is extremely lightweight, providing virtually no counterbalance to his front half if you want to have him in a pose that doesn't basically have him standing vertical. His knees are simple clip-and-bar affairs that do not have enough "grip" to hold onto any real weight. When built as shown in the instructions, the jointing is awkward and leaves him with few non-tail-dragging poses. However, building his legs as shown in the promotional photography, omitting the 1x2 plates with the small slope, gives him knees that bend backwards and do a much better job of supporting his weight when standing in a natural horizontal-body pose.

: The set also comes with Kreons of [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Kre-O|Crosshairs]] and two [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicons]], plus a simple banner with "Hong Kong" in Chinese (and technically Japanese too).

* '''Scorn''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
[[File:Custom Kreon Scorn.jpg|thumb]]
: Part of the 3rd wave of the Custom Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, this Custom Kreon Scorn is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart. Like his wave mates, he saw limited release in Hasbro Asia.
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots_Scorn.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Confuse me with a little purple dragon, and you're going home in a body-bag.]]
*'''Scorn''' (Dinobot, 2014)
: Scorn is part of the second wave of Dinobots. Scorn can transform from a ''Spinosaurus'' with two sails on its back into a robot. In dinosaur mode, Scorn is the right size to be ridden by the smaller 'Dinobot Rider' toys in this line.

:Like all Construct-Bots Dinobots, Scorn features a gear-driven gimmick. In Scorn's case, spinning a gear on his back causes his sails to lunge forward for some sort of attack.

:His nominal Dinobot Rider Partner is [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Crosshairs]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/CBScorn/scorn.htm More information on Scorn at TFU.info]''

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===The Last Knight===

====Turbo Changers====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Scorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Scorn''' (One-Step Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-28'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[September 16|09-16]]'''

:Released as part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]]'' Turbo Changers, this Scorn is an all-new mold, transforming from a one-sailed ''spinosaurus'' into a robot in just one step. Unfortunately, due to his transformation scheme, his robot head hilariously sticks out from underneath his dino mode. He has a surprising amount of articulation for a Turbo Changer, though most of it is due to his transformation.

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====Premier Edition====
*'''Scorn''' (Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-24'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[September 16|09-16]]'''
[[File:TLKVoyagerScorn.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|If only my Spinosaurus neck can move so I won't be a little scorn.]]
:''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Scorn is a new Voyager-sized mold that scales with [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys 2|Grimlock]] and the rest of the Deluxe Class Dinobots. He transforms into a mechanical ''Spinosaurus''. Unlike the previous Deluxe Class figure, he finally has movie-accurate 3 sails on his back and his tail-arm now features several points of articulation.

:This figure has a decent heft to it due to both it being large for its scale as well as decent portions of the figure being made of rubberized plastic.

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==Notes==
*Scorn is by far the largest Dinobot appearing in the film, given his status as a ''Spinosaurus'', which is infamous (thanks to ''Jurassic Park III'') for being a much larger predator than ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. Scorn seems to take the role of being the largest Dinobot from [[Sludge (disambiguation)|Sludge]], who traditionally fills the bill in most incarnations of the Dinobots.
*Incidentally, a little more than two months after ''Age of Extinction'' hit the theater, additional fossils of ''Spinosaurus'' were unveiled to the public. The new reconstruction depicts an animal with [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140911-spinosaurus-fossil-discovery-dinosaur-science/ an even larger dorsal sail and incredibly short hindlegs]. This makes Scorn's [[alternate mode]] an outdated depiction of ''Spinosaurus'', which is a pity, considering that he was the most scientifically accurate Dinobot to appear in the movie before this revelation.
**Interestingly, this is ''also'' a [[Sludge (G1)#Notes|trait that Scorn shares with G1 Sludge]]. [[Red Alert (G1)|It's a conspiracy, I tell you!]]
*In [http://static.seibertron.com/images/movie/uploads/1414058321_a5.jpg later concept drawings], Scorn was planned to have used his spines as small projectiles.
*Scorn's Deluxe class package photo depicts an early version of Scorn. This version's dino-mode head seems to split down the middle to form a slightly wider hand. Although it does leave an unsightly gap in the head.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scorn''' (スコーン ''Sukōn'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Cháoxiào''' (Taiwan, 嘲笑, "Scorn")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Age of Extinction Dinobots]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Sawtooth (RID)

2017-12-30T21:31:31Z

Jedijam91:

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{{disambig3|Sawtooth}}
:''Sawtooth is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Weaponizer]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].
[[File:Sawtooth.jpg|thumb|250px|That was a 70 inch, plasma TV.]]

'''Sawtooth''' is a Weaponizer Mini-Con. Despite his monstrous appearance, he is actually eloquent in speech and employs a kind-hearted nature. Oh, except for when he turns into a powerful trident and chops you to pieces.

More recently he's been working with the [[Scavenger (RID 2015)|Scavenger]] [[Scatterspike]] before ultimately ending up with the [[Autobot]]
[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]].

==Fiction==
===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Crispin Freeman]] (English), [[Shinobu Matsumoto]] (Japanese)|[[Alessandro Germano]] (Italian)}}
[[File:RID2015 MightyBigTrouble Sawtooth.jpg|thumb|250px|left|And so did [[Anthony Hopkins]], and he got a fragging Oscar for it.]]
Sawtooth and his fellow Mini-Cons were captured by the [[Decepticon]]s in their youth and experimented on. Given the ability to combine with their larger brethren, the Mini-Cons were stored in a laboratory in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] until [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] stumbled on them. They managed to escape Starscream and fell in with some scavengers so they could escape [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], only to find their new hosts were heading for [[Earth]]. They set about trying to work out a way to abandon the scavengers and leave the planet. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}}

Sawtooth accompanied Scatterspike to [[Mount St. Hilary]], where the pair set about drilling to find Autobot technology. When they were stumbled on by [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] and [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]], Sawtooth was able to temporarily take control of the larger Autobot during the ensuing fight. He went after Fixit when the other Mini-Con went to stop the drill, and attempted to plead with Fixit to let them have what they wanted, however when it became clear that the drilling was causing the mountain to become unstable, Sawtooth and Fixit began working together. They were temporarily trapped as the cavern destabilized, and after the danger had passed, Sawtooth managed to rescue Scatterspike. They returned to the other scavengers aboard [[Thermidor's ship|their ship]], and Sawtooth reported to [[Aerobolt]] about what he'd seen. {{storylink|Strongarm's Big Score}}

[[File:MightyBigTrouble Scatterspike Sawtooth weaponmode.jpg|thumb|280px|right|I'm not apologizing.]]
The Mini-Cons accompanied the scavengers to an automated ship to find a relic, and Sawtooth linked with Scatterspike in order to head to the ocean floor to search. After the scavengers managed to retrieve the [[Dark Star Saber]], Sawtooth and his companions stole their [[Weaponizers' ship|sub-orbital craft]]. Detecting a power source capable of getting them offplanet, they invaded [[Vintage Salvage Depot for the Discriminating Nostalgist|the scrapyard]] looking for it, only to be told it had already been destroyed. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}} Their craft eventually ran out of fuel, but they ran into the Autobots again and after [[Aerobolt]] recognised [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], the two groups teamed up. During an ensuing fight with the scavengers, Sawtooth temporarily linked with Strongarm, only to be separated from her and injured. He and his companions were snatched up by Starscream. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}}

Starscream attempted to merge with the Mini-Cons, only for it to fail because [[Tricerashot]] was missing. He was eventually able to obtain the last Mini-Con and merge with all seven Mini-Cons. them all, however Fixit was able to activate a signal and separate Aerobolt. Aerobolt found Optimus and linked with him, providing the Autobot leader with a powerup that let him go up against the super-powered Starscream. The super-powered Starscream dueled with Optimus until he was able to be lured into range of [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]]'s signal, which separated him from the Mini-Cons. Sawtooth and his fellow Mini-Cons left Earth on the sub-orbital craft, now modified by Fixit for space travel. {{storylink|Worthy}}

==Games==
===''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game===
{{charstubgames|{{storylink|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|Robots in Disguise}}}}
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==Toys==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)===
*'''Strongarm & Mini-Con Sawtooth''' (Mini-Con Weaponizer Pack, 2016)

:Part of the third wave of Mini-Con Battle packs, Sawtooth is a Weaponizer Mini-Con who changes from a fish monster thing into a trident. He is included with a Basic sized version of Strongarm who includes a set of Energon armor. Her armor can combine with Sawtooth to make his trident mode larger and more impressive. Sawtooth's mold was also heavily retooled into [[Great Byte]].

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*'''Autobot Sawtooth''' (Mini-Con Weaponizer, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Armor/weapon sprue

:Available by himself in the sixth wave of Mini-Con figures, Sawtooth is a red recolor of the figure above. This time, he includes his own set of energon armor which can attach to points all over his body.

==Notes==
*According to [[Adam Beechen]], it was [https://adambeechen.com/comment-page-1/#comment-281 originally intended] to name the shark-based Weaponizer "Great Byte", however as [[Hasbro]]'s legal department wouldn't clear the name he became "Sawtooth" instead. Then less than a year later Hasbro released an Activator Mini-Con toy named [[Great Byte]], who is a retool of Sawtooth...
*The individual release of Sawtooth has errors in it's art. Not only is Sawtooth depicted in a green color scheem, which neither his animation model or his toys have, but it also depicts him as a tri-barreled cannon of sorts.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sawtooth''' (ソートゥース ''Sōtūsu'')

[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]]
[[Category:Weaponizer Mini-Cons]]

Trust Exercises

2017-09-16T14:21:20Z

Jedijam91: /* Real-world references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' (2015) ep 3
|image=TrustExercises boating.jpg
|caption=''I'M ON A BOAT''
|prev=Pilot (Part 2)
|next=More than Meets the Eye (RID)
|title="Trust Exercises"
|airdate=[[February 22]], [[2015]] (Australia/NZ) [[April 4]], [[2015]] (US)
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
|writers=[[Adam Beechen]], [[Marsha Griffin]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|director=[[Scooter Tidwell]]
}}

'''The Autobot team must learn to work together as they face two Decepticon fugitives.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:TrustExercises Grimlock holds Bumblebee.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Grimlock and Bumblebee were married that afternoon in a private ceremony on Sanibel Island...]]
[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] and [[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]] carry out trust exercises, however Sideswipe doesn't bother catching Strongarm, which results in her comm unit being damaged. The pair start fighting, and are reprimanded by [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], whose words are somewhat undermined by him being held in [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]'s arms. The pair resume fighting until [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] calls all four of them back to [[Vintage Salvage Depot for the Discriminating Nostalgist|the scrapyard]]. As they head off, [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]] watches them go. Fixit reports he has detected some nearby fugitive signals and possibly intact stasis pods. They also receive a distress call from the oil tanker ''[[Windward]]'' near the coast, which is being attacked by a metal shark. Fixit notes that the ''[[Alchemor]]'' had a [[Sharkticon (RID)|Sharkticon]] on board, and it's probably him. Bumblebee takes Grimlock and a boat to investigate the tanker, while Sideswipe and Strongarm head off to check out the fugitive signals.

[[File:TrustExercises Steeljaw convincing Strongarm.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Just wait until the [[Decepticon Justice Division|DJD]] gets a load of this guy.]]
Bee and Grimlock find the oil tanker deserted and climb on board. The tanker's soon struck by something which looks like a submarine. Meanwhile, Sideswipe and Strongarm, still squabbling, split up and with Strongarm's comms down, she's unable to keep in touch with Sideswipe. Grimlock jumps off the oil tanker and attacks the submarine—in reality a [[Decepticon]]. The Decepticon manages to shake Grimlock off and boards the oil tanker, quickly crushing Bumblebee's capture device. Strongarm finds the stasis pods, and the Decepticon [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]]. Steeljaw tries to bluff her, claiming that he's a guard who was aboard the ''Alchemor'', however when she points out he has Decepticon [[insignia]], he instead renders her unconscious. When Sideswipe returns to the scrapyard alone, [[Russell Clay|Russell]] and Fixit tell him they got a garbled message from Strongarm indicating she's in trouble and Sideswipe realizes he has to go deal with it or get in trouble with Bumblebee. Back on the boat, [[Hammerstrike (RID)|Hammerstrike]] and Bumblebee fight. Grimlock, now stuck at the bottom of the sea, is unable to lend a fist, but Bumblebee is able to get Hammerstrike down solo. The arrival of the coast guard distracts Bumblebee long enough for Hammerstrike to turn the tables and escape.

[[File:TrustExercises Grimlock catches Hammerstrike.jpg|left|250px|thumb|''LAND SHARK!!'']]
Bumblebee and Grimlock arrive back at the scrapyard to find everyone but Fixit gone. Fixit looks up information on Sharkticons, and Bumblebee reasons that Hammerstrike is trying to recreate his home environment by flooding the sea with oil. Bumblebee and Grimlock head to a nearby automated oil refinery on the assumption that that's where Hammerstrike will head next. Meanwhile Russell and Sideswipe find an old ranger station with signs a Decepticon has been there recently. Sideswipe complains that Strongarm will continue treating him badly, and Russell suggests if he treats people with respect, he'll get respect. They find Steeljaw still trying to convince a chained-up Strongarm that he's changed and wants to live in peace. Russell quickly comes up with an idea. At the oil refinery, Bumblebee and Grimlock break in and track down Hammerstrike, however the tricky Decepticon breaks a pipe, flooding the ground with oil and making it slippery, an environment that he is suited for.

[[File:TrustExercises Steeljaw Strongarm tied up.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Hey, don't laugh, you'd be constantly squatting like that too if you were on a steady diet of pork and little girls in red hoods.]]
Steeljaw almost gets Strongarm to tell him where the Autobots are based when Sideswipe reappears, disguised as the Decepticon "Grimbee". He engages Steeljaw in conversation unconvincingly, while Russell attempts to free Strongarm. Bumblebee and Grimlock are still skidding around in the oil refinery while Hammerstrike runs rings around them. The pair resort to teamwork, and manage to trap the Decepticon in an empty oil barrel. Meanwhile, Steeljaw spots Russell and realizes Sideswipe's an Autobot. After a brief pursuit, the Decepticon is kicked in the head by Strongarm, however she's forced to save Russell from a falling tree and Steeljaw escapes. The two Autobots return to the scrapyard, where they tell the others about Steeljaw and Bumblebee makes Steeljaw the #1 wanted Decepticon. Strongarm catches Sideswipe when he slips in some mud, and Russell observes that perhaps the pair will be able to work together eventually.

==Featured characters==
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*[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] (1)
*[[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]] (2)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (3)
*[[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] (5)

|c2=
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] (4)
*[[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]] (6)
*[[Hammerstrike (RID)|Hammerstrike]] (9)

|c3=
*[[Denny Clay]] (7)
*[[Russell Clay]] (8)

}}

==Quotes==
"Oh sorry, maybe when it was my turn you shouldn't have let me fall three times in a row." 
"That's because you weren't falling correctly!"
:—'''Sideswipe''' and '''Strongarm''' failing at trust exercises.

"Don't feel bad, it's not easy to be a model teammate like me."
:—'''Grimlock'''

"Fixit never said anything about a guard being on the ''Alchemor''..." 
"Fixit, yes...well, he wouldn't have known. I was in stasis also, my pod programmed to wake in case of a riot." 
"Then why would you have a Decepticon logo?" 
"Ahehehe, you're very well trained, asking excellent questions. The logo is meant to confuse the otherGWARRR"
:—'''Strongarm''' and '''Steeljaw''', the latter of whom showing just how much of a wolf in sheep's clothing he is.

"You have forced me to walk on two legs like some foul land dweller. HOW DARE YOU!"
:—'''Hammerstrike''' is prejudiced.

[[File:TrustExercises Grimbee.jpg|right|250px|thumb|This is what Hasbro finds every time they let kids test out their latest Construct Bots.]]
"I don't trust him. He's too cool."
:—'''Sideswipe''' on Steeljaw

"Greetings brother, I'm Steeljaw. And you are?" 
"Oh I'm, I'm...Grim..Bee"
:—'''Steeljaw''' and '''Sideswipe''', proving that all the good names really are taken.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Without too much fanfare, Sideswipe's now carrying around the sword which Fixit brought to the scrapyard in "[[Pilot (Part 2)]]".
* Grimlock, who went conspicuously unnamed in the two-part pilot, is finally named onscreen.
* Stasis pods revert to their traditional name after being called "stasis cells" in the two-part pilot.
* Bumblebee is still trying to use the capture device he got off Fixit in "Pilot (Part 2)", at least until it gets pretty conclusively destroyed by Hammerstrike.

===Prisoner manifest===
* ''In stasis'': Underbite, Hammerstrike
* ''On probation'': Grimlock
* ''Known at large'': Steeljaw
* ''Countless others all missing, presumed at large''

===Transformers references===
*[[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] is a term originating from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

===Real-world references===
* The "[[w:trust fall|trust falls]]" which the team are practicing at the start of the episode are a common trust-building game.
* When asked how he was captured, "Grimbee" starts his story off "[[w:It was a dark and stormy night|It was a dark and stormy night]]," a now cliché phrase often mocked, notably by Charles Schulz in his comic ''Peanuts'' in which [[Snoopy]] repeatedly used it when writing.
* Bumblebee makes a reference to the movie Jaws. When Hammerstrike first transforms and lands on the deck of the oil tanker, Bumblebee says "I wish I was a bigger bot." It is a reference to when Brody says "We're going to need a bigger boat." when he first sees the shark.

===Trivia===
* So who ''was'' in the stasis pod Steeljaw found? Strongarm later says they found only open pods, but Steeljaw was still trying to get that one open when she encountered him. [[Minitron]]?
* The first thirteen episodes of the series, this included, first premiered in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1905.

===Animation and technical errors===
* As Sideswipe and Strongarm drive along and bicker over whether they're going the right way, Strongarm clips through some rocks.

===Foreign localization===
'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Exercícios de Confiança'''" ("Trust Exercises")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[April 7]], 2015

'''Chinese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Xìnrèn Liànxí'''" (信任练习, "Trust Exercises")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 31]], [[2014]]

'''Danish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Tillidsøvelser'''" ("Trust Exercises")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Finnish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Luottamusharjoituksia'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Mise en confiance'''" ("Building Trust")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[February 10]], [[2015]]

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Teamwork'''" ("Teamwork")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[April 11]], 2015

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Csapatmunka'''" ("Teamwork")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 18]], 2015

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Esercizi di Fiducia'''" ("Trust Exercises")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 11]], 2015

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Daiji nanoha Teamwork'''" (大事なのはチームワーク, "The Value of Teamwork")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 29]], 2015

'''Norwegian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Tillitsøvelser'''" ("Trust Exercises")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Polish''':
:*''Title:'' "'''Ćwiczenie na zaufanie'''" ("Trust Exercise")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 18]], 2015

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 4]], 2015

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Komandnaya rabota''' (Командная работа, "Team work")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[August 4]], 2015

'''Swedish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Tillitsövningen'''" ("The Trust Exercise")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Transformers Robots in Disguise'' — Collect 'em All ([[Beyond Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2015 — ''Transformers Robots in Disguise'' — A New Autobot Mission ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2016 — ''Transformers Robots in Disguise'' — A New Mission ([[Primal Screen]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2016 — ''Transformers Robots in Disguise'' — Season One (Shout! Factory) 

[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) episodes]]

User talk:Alientraveller

2011-07-15T02:54:36Z

Jedijam91: /* Commercial pages */

Hey, careful with [[Transformers Wiki:Images|the filenames]]. "Image:Deceptirock.jpg|This filename is almost meaningless". --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 08:49, 30 April 2009 (EDT)

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The note about [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] in the film... Three times to get that right in a few minutes?--[[User:AWT88|AWT88]] 20:45, 2 July 2009 (EDT)

== ROTF sections ==

I would take care if I were you when providing ROTF fiction sections, as you've interpreted some scenes incorrectly. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 23:26, 10 July 2009 (EDT)
:Per: Pampage - could you please provide a screenshot? I honestly don't remember seeing two combine (and I saw the movie twice, ''focusing'' on the Constructicons the second time), and ''every other source'' says there's only one Rampage. Looking at Devastator's character model, there doesn't seem to be extra pieces there either, and all of the interviews mentioning Devastator either say six or seven, never eight.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 20:30, 24 July 2009 (EDT)
::Yes, likewise, I am not seeing any indication of two Rampages linking together during the combination sequence. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 20:31, 24 July 2009 (EDT)
:::Fine, let's wait until the DVD is out. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 20:55, 24 July 2009 (EDT)
==Sentinel==
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Talk:Sentinel_Prime_%28ROTF%29

== Please explain ==

[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Talk:Ken_Christiansen this] --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 01:28, 14 October 2009 (EDT)
:Ahh crap. My apologies. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 01:33, 14 October 2009 (EDT)

== Exodus ==

Hey, I think your Exodus fiction sections are a little too brief. For example, you did Shockwave's entire role in one sentence, but didn't say what he actually did in the book. Also, don't forget the spoiler tags. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 06:58, 5 July 2010 (EDT)
:Heya FFN, I haven't actually read ''Exodus'' yet lol! Pretty hard to find in the UK. Just doing my bit from the Wiki summary. I have watched the campaigns on YouTube though. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 07:14, 5 July 2010 (EDT)
::While your attempt to help is appreciated, that's... not very helpful to us. Because you haven't actually read the book or played the game. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 07:19, 5 July 2010 (EDT)
:::Well I understand your point for the book, but the whole game is able to watch here (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=20133CFF02D60877) like a film. So while you may or may not have played it, I've watched it from beginning to end. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 07:27, 5 July 2010 (EDT)
::::I have the game and finished it. Playing a game is different to watching videos of it. You need to interpret the gameplay into words for the wiki so it feels like our standard fiction summaries, and in my opinion, that can only work if one has actually played the game in question. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 07:49, 5 July 2010 (EDT)
:::::Also, you're missing a fair bit of character appearances, and you basically lack detail and depth in your write ups. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 07:52, 5 July 2010 (EDT)
I'm sorry FFN. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 08:03, 5 July 2010 (EDT)
:Now I feel bad :( I'm sorry --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 11:30, 5 July 2010 (EDT)

== Carving Nexus ==

From the Star Saber page:

''The introductory information is from Nexus Prime's profile in Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 30.''

-ZacWilliam
:Thanks mate. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 10:12, 11 August 2010 (EDT)
== Steve Blum - Starscream ==
That sounds pretty suspect. I mean, all we know is that some guy went to an anime convention and he says that Steve Blum is Starscream. Did he ASK Steve Blum? Does he have proof? Can anybody corroborate his story? -- [[User:Semysane|Semysane]] 04:53, 4 September 2010 (EDT)
:It appears Sean Long has corroborated TFW2005's source. :) [http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=14251]

== ROTF Grindor/Blackout ==
So are you telling me that Michael Bay has confirmed that it is Grindor in Revenge of the Fallen?.
Nowhere says Michael bay has, only Hasbro that make the crappy toys. Dreamworks have said it was supposed to be Blackout. {{unsigned|77.86.81.63}}
:Cool. Where did they say that and since when does Dreamworks have the final say on what is canon and what is not? --[[User:-Blackout-|-Blackout-]] 15:21, 5 September 2010 (EDT)
::They never said, he/she cites a source from "insiders" who also claimed Barricade would attack Sam in the college and Soundwave would sacrifice his spark to revive Megatron. Dreamworks to date has ''never'' said it is Blackout. Yes, Bay never said what Grindor's name is, because he doesn't know the helicopter's name. To him it's "Helicopter robot #2". Lastly, the opinion Hasbro [[Hasbro Studios|only]] makes toys nor the opinion of the toys' quality has no bearing on what they said, which is that it is Grindor who appeared in the film just as he did in the games, comics and toys.
::Now let's say it was Blackout who was momentarily resurrected only for Optimus to tear his face off? Then we have a major plot hole (and ROTF already had enough) wherein the heroes could have gotten their Allspark shard from Jetfire back to resurrect Optimus. Likewise, the Decepticons had one shard, which they used to resurrect Megatron, and the humans had one, which was absorbed into Jetfire's stasis-locked body. So probably for this reason, Blackout remained dead and the name Grindor was used. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 15:34, 5 September 2010 (EDT)

== Hasbro Q&A ==

Thanks, I was just going to ask the Alpha Trion question myself. --[[User:-Blackout-|-Blackout-]] 13:18, 7 September 2010 (EDT)
:If more than one person asks the same question... :) [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 14:26, 7 September 2010 (EDT)

==WFC moves==

May I ask how in the name of all that's holy you managed to move [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=move&user=Alientraveller&page=&pattern=&limit=100&offset=0 88 pages] within 8 minutes? Are you using some sort of automated program to do it? {{unsigned|74.117.232.130}}
:It feels a lot longer, I can tell you that! [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 15:44, 5 March 2011 (EST)

==''Hubworld Transformers: Prime'' special==
What is this? I looked for it on hubworld.com but couldn't find it. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 11:29, 14 March 2011 (EDT)
:It's a weekly magazine show on the Hub about what's big in the entertainment world. A segment had them asking fans questions at BotCon. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 12:18, 14 March 2011 (EDT)
::Ah, okay, so it's not actually online? I ask because I want to check the context of the quiz. The title of the show suggests to me that it's supposed to be about ''Prime'' specifically, so having trivia that jibes with Aligned material would be expected, not indicative of any broader trend. Was it presented differently than that? - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 18:25, 18 March 2011 (EDT)
:::No no, they were asking people at BotCon what Optimus's name was, what was his job, and then what was the Autobots' favourite soap (a kid correctly answered it from a G1 episode). Obviously Optimus's name and job depends on which continuity you're talking about, but "Orion Pax" and "data clerk" were made out as correct. Three out of four fans asked went with Orion, but only one went with data clerk and obviously the cartoon Orion was a dockworker. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 19:33, 18 March 2011 (EDT)
::::I see. Thanks for the clarification! - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 01:13, 19 March 2011 (EDT)

== Megatron and Soundwave (Prime) ==

Hi, I am the guy who wrote the comments about Megatron and Soundwave in Prime, saying how Megatron is the only jet character with a non s name, and soundwave was told to be silent. I just wanted to ask why you thought that statment was to trivial. It was somewhat interesting I thought, and the fact that soundwave was told to be silent could be somewhat of an explination. I don't want to sound like a jerk, I just want to see what other people really think of comments I make. Sorry if this makes me sound like I am one of those people why cry when my information is deleted. I just want to find out what I did wrong so it doesn't happen again.[[User:MrLordGalvatron|MrLordGalvatron]] 12:33, 23 March 2011 (EDT)
:Look, we can't have every little observation hanging around on an article. What about Starscream being the only big Movie Decepticon to come to Earth whose name didn't begin with 'B' until Megatron appeared in the film? And were you seriously speculating Soundwave doesn't talk because of one forgettable line in the game? Soundwave doesn't talk because the writers felt he's so much cooler if he only rarely speaks. Also, please don't change captions. That caption in "Darkness Rising" referred to an ''Animaniacs'' episode featuring Michelangelo and Spielberg. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 13:03, 23 March 2011 (EDT)
:: Wow. I never noticed that Starscream was the only big movie Decipticon that's name did not begin with B in the first film, thanks to Devastator/Brawl.Thanks to you, I will be thinking about that all day. I don't know about you, but I don't like the fact that WFC and Prime are in the same continuity. Doesn't make much sense. I'll try to be more "quiet" with some things I notice. (Not trying to be a jerk, just making conversation.)[[User:MrLordGalvatron|MrLordGalvatron]] 11:34, 24 March 2011 (EDT)

==Sources==
I don't think you should have upgrade DOTM's character list without sources. --[[User:CAJH|CAJH]] 19:25, 13 May 2011 (EDT)

== Astrotrain ==

Thank you. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 11:13, 16 May 2011 (EDT)

== 2011 Hall of Fame icons ==

Are [[Ratchet (Universe)]], [[Ratchet (SG)]], [[Soundwave (BW)]], [[Soundwave (Cybertron)]], [[Sir Soundwave]], [[Ironhide (Energon)]], [[Ironhide (Universe)]], [[Ironhide (RID)]], [[Ironhide (SG)]], [[Ironhide (Armada)]], [[Cliffjumper (Armada)]], [[Cliffjumper (Energon)]] and [[Cliffjumper (SG)]] supposed to get HOF icons too? I could see the two Armada characters being excluded as they are both females, but the others seem like they should definitely be included. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 12:35, 6 June 2011 (EDT)

Alientraveller, DO NOT ADD HOF ICONS TO CLIFFJUMPER'S PAGES AGAIN. NO NO NO NO. STOP. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 11:25, 9 June 2011 (EDT)
:Hey no problem, LV clarified it on G1 Cliff's page. Should probably make a note of it on the HOF's article though. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 14:49, 9 June 2011 (EDT)

== Commercial pages ==
Just wanted to thank you for helping to pick up my slack on the commercial pages the last few months. Finally got a chance to go through all the DOTM ads and what headache that was. ROTF was so much simpler with Bay's people uploading nearly all the ads on Vimeo. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 18:09, 25 June 2011 (EDT)
:You're welcome. [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 18:31, 25 June 2011 (EDT)

== Shockwave Image ==
Hello, this is Jedijam91. I am one of the users from Teletraan 1. I noticed that the image on this wiki for [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] is his depiction in DOTM. Because of our image policies at Teletraan 1 I cannot simply post the same picture that you have and I was wondering if you could lend me the image for its use on Teletraan 1. Our image is horribly outdated, its his depiction from the 2007 movie console game. [[User:Jedijam91|Jedijam91]] 22:54, 14 July 2011 (EDT)