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Talk:ShÅ«ta GÅ

2014-11-06T14:08:51Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Split? */

===Russian TV Dub Name===
Was there a valid reason for removing the Russian dub name from the article? If there is, that's fine, but when the edit was made by someone who wasn't signed in to an account, and left no summary, it makes me a little suspicious... --[[User:Loudstone|Loudstone]] 03:17, 26 April 2009 (EDT)
:I just reverted that until our anonymous friend fills us in on their reasoning. :) --[[User:Abates|abates]] 03:25, 26 April 2009 (EDT)
If this guy's "Go!" button doesn't have his full name on it, I'm going to be hella disappointed. [[User:Takeshi357|Takeshi357]] 12:45, 26 May 2013 (EDT)

== Split? ==

Maybe we should consider splitting the sentient Transtectors from the human Godmasters? [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 09:50, 9 October 2014 (EDT)
:<nowiki>*poke*</nowiki> [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 11:01, 30 October 2014 (EDT)
::If we did, we'd be doing a lot of splitting (and not just articles). I would limit it to just Goshooter and Shūta Gō, on the virtue of the rest of the Godmasters not having done enough as living transtectors to warrant full pages (a case could be made for Ginrai and Minerva in the Victory anime though). Even so, I'd be weary with the split: what pieces of info would go where? Should the Goshooter bio page start with the end of Masterforce? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] ([[User talk:JelZe GoldRabbit|talk]]) 15:00, 5 November 2014 (EST)
:::For Goshooter, just the basics on the origin of the Transtector and then the end of Masterforce, I would guess. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] ([[User talk:Mimi|talk]]) 15:23, 5 November 2014 (EST)
::::Looking at Masterforce Overlord's page and Mega and Giga's... I think we need to add new definitions for character pages. My main concerns are: 1. when is a living Transtector worth a separate page? 2. Given the relationship between the humans and Transtectors themselves, what info should be allowed to overlap? Overlord's Masterforce section displays the combined actions of Giga and Mega, despite being lifeless at the time (He could be classified as a lifeless mech, thus worthy of a page...). You know what, I vote not to split, but simply make a new page for the Goshooter living Transtector, with tags to the human and indeed the basics of his origin. When the toy and associated media are released that is. If anyone has a better idea, now's the time to give them [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] ([[User talk:JelZe GoldRabbit|talk]]) 09:08, 6 November 2014 (EST)

Talk:ShÅ«ta GÅ

2014-11-05T20:00:44Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Split? */

Talk:Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)

2014-07-27T14:52:30Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

There is no Age of Extinction toyline. This should all be under [[Transformers (2014 toyline)]]. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 21:55, 20 May 2014 (EDT)
:I'd argue against that, since that would mean we'd have to put everything released in 2014 under here, and this is obviously all AOE stuff. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 21:58, 20 May 2014 (EDT)
:Also, this new 2014 toyline is ''huge''. While I can agree that there should be a page for the 2014 Transformers toyline, I think the "subline" pages should still be kept, with the "main" 2014 toyline page displaying overviews and summaries. Like a franchise page, I think. --[[User:Inkblot|Inkblot]] ([[User talk:Inkblot|talk]]) 22:13, 20 May 2014 (EDT)
::If I may chime in, with the announcement of the two Protectobot sets combined with the Legends re-re-releases, with no sub-header, we're getting the whole 2010 line all over again. Maybe we should tackle the hypothetical 2014 line the same way? Then again, if Hasbro keeps releasing toys in an "unspecified" line for years to come during several lines we'd need a long-term solution now. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] ([[User talk:JelZe GoldRabbit|talk]]) 10:52, 27 July 2014 (EDT)

S.S.

2013-12-08T20:44:24Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: Explained the nature of the error in more detail and changed note on ID Number.

{{faction|minicon|autobot}}
:''S.2 is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:TheHumanFactor_AMT-S2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

'''S.2''' (エスツー ''Esutsū'') is the [[Arms Micron]] partner of [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]]. He's a copycat, did you know?

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|S.2 only appears in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Kazuyuki Okitsu]] (Japanese)}}

While hanging around in the [[Arms Micron Gym]], S.2 approached [[B.H.]], who was annoyed by how casually the younger Micron was addressing him and demanded he speak more respectfully. S.2 argued that he was the best hunter in the universe and B.H.'s equal, which the elder Micron ''might'' have accepted if S.2 hadn't treated [[B.2]] with utmost respect just seconds later. {{storylink|New Recruit|New Star Transformation! Enter Smokescreen!}} He later thought up a new Combo Weapon, the [[Stragy Gun]], which annoyed B.H. further since he formed the bottom of the weapon while S.2 himself formed the top. {{storylink|The Human Factor|Manmade Transformation! The Warrior of Destruction is Back}} On the final installment of ''Arms Micron Theater'', S.2 fist-bumped B.H. before joining the rest of the Arms Microns in saying goodbye to the audience. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Ultimate Transformation! Fight! Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-S2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-26'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-28'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Magne'''

: Part of the eighth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, S.2 is available only with his larger partner, [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]]. He comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit", using [[sticker]]s for detail, and transforms from a humanoid robot into a crossbow. S.2 features two [[5mm post]]s and a single peg-hole as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

: The assembly instructions contain a rather nasty error. The two rods connecting the backpack to the main body have a ridge in the middle. If one follows the instructions, the wings and the backpack end up on either side, which makes the connection unstable as the rods are too short on one end and too long on the other. For a better working result, first slide the wings over the ridges, then slide the rods into the backpack, wing end first so they end up on the same side. The ridges then act as stoppers between the main body and the backpack, which should make the connection more secure.

: This mold was also used to make [[Jin]] and [[Stylor#Timelines|''Timelines'' Stylor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Micron/S2/s2.htm More information on S.2 at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
* You may have guessed it already, but S.2 copies [[B.2]]'s naming style, with '''S'''moke'''s'''creen instead of Bumblebee.
* He also shares his Micron ID number with [[R.A.#ArmsMaster|Shining R.A.]]. Given that Micron ID numbers are used for mold identification and repaints usually don't get one, Shining R.A. getting a number may be a goof-up.
* Want more proof? He looks remarkably like ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] in overall design, especially the head and right arm with the laser. This is presumably a roundabout reference to "[[The Gambler]]," which had [[Smokescreen (G1)|the original Smokescreen]] hanging out with Devcon.

===S.2 Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including S.2:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Leonid Tonfa]]
* [[Stragy Gun]]
}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:S2}}
[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Prime Autobots]]

Talk:Arms Micron

2013-10-20T13:19:40Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Messed up Micron ID Numbers */ new section

I don't see why the team needs to be referred to as plural "Arms Micron," which is admittedly awkward, when Microns plural are normally given an "S." With katakana, an "S" sound is typically not added at the end even for plural things, and the descision is often made in the translation.
As "Arms Microns," I really don't see anything too unwieldy about the name. They're Microns that turn into weapons (arms), hence the name. [[User:HydraDW|HydraDW]] 01:32, 16 March 2012 (EDT)

=="show" Gashapons = new characters?==
Well... what do people think? We don't seem to have any backstory on Optimus Prime Blaster and the other show-character-based Microns. I'm fine with treating them as new charcaters who, well, happen to look like the show guys. It makes more sense for weapons to have turned into Microns that happen to look like existing bulks than, well, for the Microns to BE those bulks. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 00:54, 4 June 2012 (EDT)

:I wouldn't move them at all until we get some actual confirmation about what they are, to avoid having to move them back again. For all we know they are the same character, only turned into Microns by some generic plot device. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 10:28, 8 June 2012 (EDT)

== Japanase Prime cartoon. ==

Are the arms microns the guns that the Autobots and Decepticons use throughout the show, like Optimus's gun that comes out of his arm, and Megatron's fusion cannon in the japanese cartoon?

== Super Combo Weapons ==

Are Super Combo Weapons like the [[Break Scythe]], [[Darkness Scythe]], [[Morning Star]], [[Killer Bite]], [[Laser Gunblade]], and [[Big Laser Gun]] the kind of things that would be acceptable as one unified "Super Combo Weapons" page?[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 15:20, 26 November 2012 (EST)
:In the past, we've generally given combined forms their own pages.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 17:34, 26 November 2012 (EST)
: No. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 21:47, 26 November 2012 (EST)

== Redeco combinations ==
Is there any policy about using redeco versions of a character for pictures of combined modes? I'm getting the Decepticon five pack and I'm willing to take toy pictures of combo weapons we're missing that I could make with that set, at least until someone steps up with replacement "normal" deco pics. [[User:Zandergb|Zandergb]] 04:09, 22 January 2013 (EST)
: We still prefer using original colors as much as possible AFAIK, so recolors would definitely be replaced as soon as originals are available. Feel free to take pictures of the individual Microns and put them in their respective pages tho. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 10:14, 22 January 2013 (EST)
::I'll just make the combo pics available if anyone else feels strongly about it: zandergb.(tumblr is blocked yo).com/post/41427425741/ [[User:Zandergb|Zandergb]] 02:35, 25 January 2013 (EST)

== "Mystic" energon RGB ==

The "Mystic" energon in the chart is missing its Aqua-Blue RGB color value. I'd add it in myself, but I don't own any Arms Micron toys (let alone those three), so I don't know what its RGB value is. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 21:48, 10 May 2013 (EDT)

== New Color for the chart + Hyper Combos ==

I know this is a bit late, but there's a final color for the chart (until the crystals for Zan, Jin and Gan are ID'ed): Violet (or something) for Shadow Gabu, Shadow Baru and Shadow Dai, the Crystal Type is "Death Dark". Should that be added?
Secondly, the Advanced Star Saber and Gravity Planet Bowgun are designated "Hyper Combos" in their Instructions. Should we make a separate Combination section for that or wait for a proper definition of the term? It seems "Hyper Combos" are mere "extended" Super Combos [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 16:46, 31 May 2013 (EDT)

== Alternate (official?) English spellings fr several Arms Microns, combinations, and Arms Up Modes ==

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m00V9M_hkgk This video here] from TakaraTomy gives the all of the following Arms Microns/combinations/Arms Up Modes some very different English spellings from what we have written on this Wiki (''video names on the left, Wiki names on the right''):
*"Full-Burst22 Optimus" - actually, we don have this one on here yet, so... nevermind this one
*"B2" - [[B.2]]
*"Scythe" - [[Sais]]
*"Shell" - [[C.L.]]
*"Heavy-Armed B2" - Heavy Armed B.2
*"God Optimus Prime" - don't have this one on here either
*"Gull" - [[Gul]]
*"God Grave" - God Glaive
*"God Archery Mode" - also missing this one
*"God Archery" - God Archery. Okay, this one is the same, but I mention it to point out that the video specifically calls it a "'''Hyper''' Combo Weapon".
The rest of the names it uses are the same as the ones the Wiki uses (i.e. - "Ulma", "Ida", "L.P.", "O.P.", "Iro", "God Stole", etc.).So, how do we handle these names? Replace the ones we have with these that come from an official TakaraTomy video? Consider these names to be typos like the "Arms Midrons" goof that also exists at one point in the video (despite it also correctly using "Arms Microns" at another point) and keep our current names? Use some, but not others? And, if we do go with "B2", would "S.2" become "S2" as well? What do we do, here? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 01:17, 14 July 2013 (EDT)
:I would ignore all of the spelling differences other than parsing (like "B2" or "Heavy-Armed B2") because they make no sense. ArmesUp. Eesh. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 05:19, 14 July 2013 (EDT)
::This should probably be ''noted'', as it's official, but...I mean, it's 100% clear that some unpaid intern threw it in babelfish and called it a day with these, right?[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 11:05, 14 July 2013 (EDT)
:::So, if we were to change any spellings based on these, "B2" would be the only one worth considering? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 12:14, 20 July 2013 (EDT)
::::And I vote we don't change even that. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 17:38, 20 July 2013 (EDT)

== Messed up Micron ID Numbers ==

Love the intention of putting the numbers in order... except the Micron ID's do NOT match set ID's, as they get them from the mold trees instead (which explains the gaps in the original list, they go to the Dark Matter Calibur and Cosmotector trios). Should we go ahead and correct, or just take the easy route and revert? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 09:19, 20 October 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Goradora

2013-09-06T14:04:19Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Goradora name meaning */

==Romanization==
Another katakana -> English question... When I see "Gorādora", I read it "Go-ray-do-ruh". Am I reading that wrong? The katakana should be pronounced "Go-rah-do-ra".--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 08:08, 3 July 2013 (EDT)
:It's the standard Hepburn romanization of the name.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:03, 3 July 2013 (EDT)
:: This wiki has chosen proper phonetics and/or meaning-based alphabetization over Hepburn (modified or otherwise) romanization for names in many, many circumstances. Look at the Arms Micron names for good examples.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 21:35, 3 July 2013 (EDT)
:::Uhh? It's a guy whose name has no English meaning and doesn't have an official romanization yet. Hepburn is just the standard we use in those cases, like with [[Kōmoribreast]], [[Rāge]], and [[Pīpō]]. It's only temporary till we get a view of the toy's packaging, so there's no point in being fussy about it now. (That's not what "alliteration" means.) [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 22:03, 3 July 2013 (EDT)
::::My gosh, you're right, it's not. How embarrassing! I'm gonna pretend my phone autocorrected that. Yeah - it's Swype's fault! And fair enough. I'll be fussy about it later. Though, if there's an official romanization I know that's that.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 02:17, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::With purely Japanese names, an "a" is always defaulted to an "ah" sound. An "ā" is just a slightly longer "ah". An "ay" sound would come from an "ei" spelling. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 02:45, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
::::::I speak Japanese. I know that. But this wiki, as it's been pointed out, is aimed at people who DON'T speak Japanese. As - I'm assuming - a Japanese speaker, you ought to be more than familiar with how difficult it is for a non-Japanese speaker to read and actually correctly pronounce alphabetized Japanese. For you and I, our brains might read that and go, "Wait a minute - that doesn't romanize like that! It must mean..." even if we aren't familiar with Hepburn (And let's not assume we are. I've never used it in any formalized setting before this wiki, and I've been studying Japanese now for nearly 15 years.). For someone with no background in Japanese, it's just a macron over a vowel. In English, when a macron is used over a vowel, it's a long form of that vowel. "Ei" instead of "uh" or "ah". At least, that's how I'm used to it being used outside of Hepburn. In my opinion, telling people they should learn to read Hepburn to understand the correct pronunciation is kind of like telling them to learn to read Japanese. After all - why learn the middle step when you can just learn the origin writing system? This is an argument I have a lot with native Japanese speakers who insist that there's a point to ローマ字. I know, though, that every student of Japanese seems to have passionate views about their pet method of romanization. It's clear that the wiki has taken a stand on Hepburn, so I'm not going to argue with anyone about the use of it for most things. For a NAME with no translation, though, it seems like we should go with either A) the official romanization or B) a spelling that is phonetically correct to the origin word and easily understood by a layman. There's a very good argument to be made in favor of official romanizations (and one to be made against: *cough*Conboi*/cough*) and, as Mimi said, we haven't even seen an official romanization for this yet. So, as she suggested, maybe we ought to just let this sit until we do?--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 10:33, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::::Based on the trend with the Go! toys thus far, we'll very likely get rid of the macron once the official spelling is revealed by the toy's packaging. So, yeah, let us wait for the toy to come. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 19:21, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::::I think once again, "the wiki has taken a stand" has been confused with "Interrobang decided to do this and we didn't really have the energy to fight it". Personally, I am NOT a fan of the macrons and whatnot, because really... we just don't use the damn things for the most part. I don't see what's wrong with "Goryu" or "Goradora". --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 21:49, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::::: I'm with you, Sipher. But I haven't exactly been around here long enough to be challenging the Wiki's defacto policies on stuff. Like I said - everyone has their preferred romanization method...--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 22:03, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::::I don't know any English speaker who both knows what macrons are and uses them to indicate "long" English vowels. They're only used by other languages to indicate actual long vowels and in transcriptions, like of Latin and Japanese. I also really don't see the issue in sticking with a widely accepted system of transliteration used by other sources like Wikipedia or IMDB. Most laypeople can't pronounce Japanese correctly in the first place (they'll inevitably pronounce Gaidora as "Gay-dora") so I don't know why we're stressing over that. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 03:15, 5 July 2013 (EDT)
:as far as I know, ''everyone'' whose posted so far except m sipher is fluent in japanese.
:the hepburn romanization scheme is specifically designed to be the premier scheme for communicating pronunciation to non-native readers. I personally don't think its going to be productive to derive a new romanization system just for this wiki and have any hope that it won't just confuse readers. If people really have a problem with the macrons, there's always wapuro (goraadora), which focuses less on pronunciation than communicating the kana correctly.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 22:17, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
::I do, however, have a decade-plus of experience with kana-to-English with intent to present names to people who don't read Japanese, as directed by someone who IS fluent and a professional translator. And while macrons work for pronunciation guides (I have no beef there), they are almost ''never'' used outside of that context, even in Japan, and especially not proper names. Waiting for Japanese packaging to not use a macron when using the English alphabet is kind of pointless because they're NOT GOING TO. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 22:42, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
::Oh, sorry, I could have worded that better. All I meant was that for everyone else, I knew for a fact they were fluent, with you, I didn't. Hopefully I didn't cause any offense.
::That being said, if the community dislikes macrons then using Wapuro Romanization instead of Hepburn would be the best bet.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:12, 5 July 2013 (EDT)
Can't we just wait for the darn toy to come out so we can get a definite official spelling instead of splitting hairs over a spelling that is just a stand in until the official spelling surfaces in August? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 23:42, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:The fact that it causes this much contention in just about every place where it's discussed would seem to be a good reason to come up with some kind of clear policy and REASONING that addresses these concerns so that we don't have to debate it every time it comes up. But, as I said earlier, for this one I'm pretty sure that the official romanization will bear out my intent. So I'm perfectly happy to wait until August ;)--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 02:30, 5 July 2013 (EDT)

==Intra-Predacon homages==
Would it be unreasonable to assume that the Goradora components other than Dorara are named and colored after the Four Oni? [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 08:57, 22 July 2013 (EDT)
:I suppose Dorara would be an homage to Dragotron, then?[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:20, 22 July 2013 (EDT)
:I would think so. Also, given he's Dorara, I'm surprised the middle one isn't colored like Predaking - surely he's at least named after him? -[[User:LV|LV]] 10:21, 22 July 2013 (EDT)
:Based on what evidence? (Aside from passing name similarity)--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 20:10, 21 August 2013 (EDT)
::The evidence that BUrara is colored like Budora, BArara is colored like Bakudora, GArara is colored like Gaidora, and JUrara is colored like Judora. That's a heck of a coincidence. (I concede that DOrara doesn't actually seem to be DOragotron colors.) -[[User:LV|LV]] 20:58, 21 August 2013 (EDT)
::And if one of them doesn't follow the pattern... Well, that's just an inconvenience that can be overlooked? I recognize that's nitpicky, but it's a little frustrating that you guys are so willing to jump to assumptions about meanings behind names and titles that there is literally NO evidence for beyond the circumstantial (there are a LOT of possible reasons why the imps could share some similarities to the four onis' names, and there's zero canonical evidence that that's where the names came from that I'm aware of) while requiring exacting canonical proof for things that there is actually a fair amount of evidence to support (such as Dragotron and Predaking being two separate characters). It comes off as more than a little arbitrary.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 08:11, 22 August 2013 (EDT)
:::Not that I see the immediate relevance, but I'm on record as saying I suspect we will have to separate Dragotron and Predaking, but it also doesn't hurt to have all the information before we do it. We're not likely to get any explicit "canonical proof" that guys with related names and matching color schemes who are canonically created by the characters they match up with are intentionally linked, and right now it sits as a trivia note at the bottom of their pages. That's a pretty minor thing to compare to splitting the page of a major character. And for what it's worth, I think Dorara's colors ARE close enough to Predaking's to underscore the fact that five Goradora components share the first syllable of their names with the five only other Predacons in Go!. I don't know if you have a bug up your butt about "Sanjo Gattai" or what, but "a lot of asumptions about names and titles" sure sounds like this is a poorly-chosen battleground on your part for some other war. -[[User:LV|LV]] 10:09, 22 August 2013 (EDT)
::::TF: Go! just happens to be the first place I've really been paying enough attention to to notice it. But it's something that's true for most of the primary characters in the show apart from the humans (for whom we have kanji) on this wiki. All of the Four Oni, every member of each of the two combiner teams, and all but one of these minions have "trivia notes" that explain that their names "mean" or "probably mean" *insert circumstantial conjecture here*. My problem with this is that A: It's presented as fact as often as conjecture (for half the Predacons and half the Autobots the note says "is associated with" or "means"; all six of the Autobots have a note saying that the "Gou" in their combiner name "means ..."); and B: Most of the fandom tends not to read more deeply into the wiki's reasoning for including things in articles or not. When you have a "trivia note" saying the name "means" something, people are going to take it as gospel that the name means that. But these names are based off Japanese - for most of them, there are MANY possible meanings. Some are obviously more likely than others, but we don't have anyone telling us what the writers' intent was and there are many cases where there are SEVERAL good-fit meanings or where the writers may never have intended a deeper meaning at all... So we're essentially misrepresenting wishful thinking as fact. This is frustrating to me because I'm someone with an obvious investment in Japanese, and because I'm someone who believes that consistency is a necessary component of reliability. How can casual users of the wiki (read: most of the wiki's users) trust ANYTHING the wiki says when the wiki is highly inconsistent on whether it requires any basis at all for some of the most basic things (And yes - I do view the meaning of a character's name as a pretty basic fact)? Finally, I "fight" my "battles" where they're relevant. This page is an example of this issue, and people appear to be active in discussing the issue here (per the original question Mimi asked), so... I submit that yes: It's unreasonable to assume that the components are named after the Four Oni in the context of this wiki because we have no canonical evidence to support that. At most, there should be a note saying, "It's interesting that... It may be that..." Especially since all but one of the notes says that they are "partly" colored after... (which, without evidence of intent, is about as reliable as saying Wheeljack is "partly colored after" Prowl). There's also at least one instance where one is NOT colored after an obvious choice (Dragotron/Dorara; and you'll note that this is the one that conspicuously lacks a note, despite the name being as similar to Dragotron's as the others' names are to the Oni they're "named after"), as well as two whose names differ from the Oni they're supposedly named after, even though it would have been simple to leave the stem intact (Barara and Garara - and I'll grant that this may simple have been a choice by the writers to only use the first character in the names). Essentially, I don't like inconsistency or conjecture misrepresented as fact, and I know full well that just editing these articles without getting some form of consensus will just lead to a pointless editing war. That's all.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 01:21, 23 August 2013 (EDT)
:::::I never would have guessed you had an obvious investment in Japanese. If you sincerely believe that in a series with five main villains total just so happen to share the same first syllable of their names with the only five other characters, whose main colors match the characters with whom they share first syllables, in a series that is demonstrably obsessed with the first syllables of the names of the Samurai Team...well, I don't see how I'm going to convince you. And FWIW, if you're persistent enough about this stuff, you will probably win, just like Interrobang. People's interest in arguing about every single Japanese thing on the wiki is finite. -[[User:LV|LV]] 09:25, 23 August 2013 (EDT)
::::::Or, after spending far too much time cleaning up Interrobang's shit largely because he did most of it while other people weren't looking, we're gonna nip it in the bud early so we don't have to do all that again. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 18:03, 23 August 2013 (EDT)
:::For the name meanings of the Four Oni, they have titles which are fairly straightforward to translate, and whose first character roughly shares reading (except for with "Gaidora", in which the kanji wouldn't be pronounced "Gai" unless it was part of a kanji compound) with the "X" part of "X-dora". If we were dealing with a, let's say, German Transformer named "Schwanagl", and we were told his title was "The Black Claw", I wouldn't call it irresponsible to note that the name is based on the title, but in German. Likewise, we can submit that Bulkhead's name alludes to his immense size, without worrying that it is instead meant to denote that he is a retaining wall.
:::Furthermore, the naming scheme of the combiner components follows a similar pattern (first kana + -rara, instead of of first kanji + -dora), and their color schemes are rather similar. We ''are'' allowed to use our brains without being spoonfed by Hasbro, just as when we were able to note all the homages packed within [[Ruination (WFC)]]. Personally, I think it's healthier for the wiki to eliminate spurious claims of homage after the fact, per community discussion, rather than to have a blanket rule of requiring explicit confirmation from Hasbro/Takara even in the most blatant cases.
:::Finally, Dorara is an orangey-yellow, so I'm not convinced he ''is'' an exception to the homage.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 18:38, 23 August 2013 (EDT)
:::That's all well and good - and of course, everyone has their right to an opinion, and I know this wiki is supposed to make policy based on the greatest consensus... But the main thrust of my point is that the articles aren't even consistent with the rule the wiki appears to support - as I said, in some cases we point it out as speculation, in some we don't. In some cases we speculate about the name's meaning, in some we don't. In some cases we pick a random potential reading among many possible, equally-likely readings and say it IS the meaning, and in some we don't (the example that's strongest in my mind for this last one is, again, the "meaning" of the "Gou" in the combiner names, which on the individual robots' pages is called out as "meaning" something that makes no more sense than at least one other potential meaning - and unlike with the Oni, we DON'T have any evidence that "Gou" is supposed to mean something else at all... And for the Samurai team, we don't even mention the most likely kanji (斬、迅、巌) as potential meanings for their names.). Ultimately, as long as the wiki is consistent with its policy on this, it's hard for me to nit-pick. But it isn't, and I don't even know that there's a consensus on what the rule SHOULD be for me to go and correct anything. I'm not Interrobang - I'm not going to go and just change things because I don't like them unless I know it fits with the wiki's policy. It would just make work for everyone else. I'll say it again: Essentially, I don't like inconsistency or conjecture misrepresented as fact, and I know full well that just editing these articles without getting some form of consensus will just lead to a pointless editing war. That's all. If you have evidence - great! I'm happy to be proven wrong! If you've got access to the bio and understand it, then throw it (or at least info from it) up on the wiki so that other people can draw the same conclusions! That's a lot more helpful than adding some note about the name "meaning ____", when that meaning is based off conjecture - even enlightened conjecture (the released Oni DO have their functions up - but not the rest of their bios). Anyways, I didn't really get into this to try to be antagonistic. Rather, I just wanted to call attention to the inconsistency so that someone could make a call on it.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 01:52, 24 August 2013 (EDT)

== Goradora name meaning ==

I know this is a bit grasping for straws, but I may have a lead on the origin of Goradora's name. It may be derived from "Terror Dragon", to be exact from the Sanskrit word घोर (''Ghorá'') rendered as ゴラ (''gora''), meaning "terror". The fact he's made up of G1 Terrorcon-homaging molds and that the G1 versions were called Terrortrons in Japan makes it too coincidental to ignore. Anyone? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 13:18, 5 September 2013 (EDT)
:I know nothing of Japanese, but didn't the other Oni's name meanings align with their bio function? What's Goradora's function? [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] 13:43, 5 September 2013 (EDT)
::Just in response to the first comment, this is something that has precedent with [http://digimon.wikia.com/wiki/Dorugoramon Dorugoramon].[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 14:36, 5 September 2013 (EDT)
:::For all purposes Goradora has no real "function" to speak of, only the "title" 邪鬼5体合体 (''jaki gotai gattai'') or "Jaki 5 Piece Combination". And KrytenKoro hit the nail right on the head, that's exactly where my hunch came from. I looked up "Gora" and "Terror" on my own, but both yielded nothing relevant. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 15:36, 5 September 2013 (EDT)
: Y'all know how I feel about assigning meaning without evidence. So, while this is a cool thought, I still vote that it shouldn't be included in the wiki article. That precedent isn't even from the same company, let alone the same brand. And every other name in this show has been based in Japanese... Right? But still - I agree it's a possibility, and a cool one.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 19:47, 5 September 2013 (EDT)
::It's a just theory, and you're all welcome to contest it, that's what the talk pages are for. Limiting to looking for meaning in Japanese and English only is a bad idea IMO, however I do admit theories are always trumped by what the designers were going for when they named the guy. Maybe one can shed some light? And not to open that can of worms again, but theories about meanings should be kept to a minimum on the main page, or at the very least made clear '''they're just theories'''. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 10:04, 6 September 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Goradora

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JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Goradora name meaning */

==Romanization==
Another katakana -> English question... When I see "Gorādora", I read it "Go-ray-do-ruh". Am I reading that wrong? The katakana should be pronounced "Go-rah-do-ra".--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 08:08, 3 July 2013 (EDT)
:It's the standard Hepburn romanization of the name.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:03, 3 July 2013 (EDT)
:: This wiki has chosen proper phonetics and/or meaning-based alphabetization over Hepburn (modified or otherwise) romanization for names in many, many circumstances. Look at the Arms Micron names for good examples.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 21:35, 3 July 2013 (EDT)
:::Uhh? It's a guy whose name has no English meaning and doesn't have an official romanization yet. Hepburn is just the standard we use in those cases, like with [[Kōmoribreast]], [[Rāge]], and [[Pīpō]]. It's only temporary till we get a view of the toy's packaging, so there's no point in being fussy about it now. (That's not what "alliteration" means.) [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 22:03, 3 July 2013 (EDT)
::::My gosh, you're right, it's not. How embarrassing! I'm gonna pretend my phone autocorrected that. Yeah - it's Swype's fault! And fair enough. I'll be fussy about it later. Though, if there's an official romanization I know that's that.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 02:17, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::With purely Japanese names, an "a" is always defaulted to an "ah" sound. An "ā" is just a slightly longer "ah". An "ay" sound would come from an "ei" spelling. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 02:45, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
::::::I speak Japanese. I know that. But this wiki, as it's been pointed out, is aimed at people who DON'T speak Japanese. As - I'm assuming - a Japanese speaker, you ought to be more than familiar with how difficult it is for a non-Japanese speaker to read and actually correctly pronounce alphabetized Japanese. For you and I, our brains might read that and go, "Wait a minute - that doesn't romanize like that! It must mean..." even if we aren't familiar with Hepburn (And let's not assume we are. I've never used it in any formalized setting before this wiki, and I've been studying Japanese now for nearly 15 years.). For someone with no background in Japanese, it's just a macron over a vowel. In English, when a macron is used over a vowel, it's a long form of that vowel. "Ei" instead of "uh" or "ah". At least, that's how I'm used to it being used outside of Hepburn. In my opinion, telling people they should learn to read Hepburn to understand the correct pronunciation is kind of like telling them to learn to read Japanese. After all - why learn the middle step when you can just learn the origin writing system? This is an argument I have a lot with native Japanese speakers who insist that there's a point to ローマ字. I know, though, that every student of Japanese seems to have passionate views about their pet method of romanization. It's clear that the wiki has taken a stand on Hepburn, so I'm not going to argue with anyone about the use of it for most things. For a NAME with no translation, though, it seems like we should go with either A) the official romanization or B) a spelling that is phonetically correct to the origin word and easily understood by a layman. There's a very good argument to be made in favor of official romanizations (and one to be made against: *cough*Conboi*/cough*) and, as Mimi said, we haven't even seen an official romanization for this yet. So, as she suggested, maybe we ought to just let this sit until we do?--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 10:33, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::::Based on the trend with the Go! toys thus far, we'll very likely get rid of the macron once the official spelling is revealed by the toy's packaging. So, yeah, let us wait for the toy to come. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 19:21, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::::I think once again, "the wiki has taken a stand" has been confused with "Interrobang decided to do this and we didn't really have the energy to fight it". Personally, I am NOT a fan of the macrons and whatnot, because really... we just don't use the damn things for the most part. I don't see what's wrong with "Goryu" or "Goradora". --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 21:49, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::::: I'm with you, Sipher. But I haven't exactly been around here long enough to be challenging the Wiki's defacto policies on stuff. Like I said - everyone has their preferred romanization method...--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 22:03, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:::::::I don't know any English speaker who both knows what macrons are and uses them to indicate "long" English vowels. They're only used by other languages to indicate actual long vowels and in transcriptions, like of Latin and Japanese. I also really don't see the issue in sticking with a widely accepted system of transliteration used by other sources like Wikipedia or IMDB. Most laypeople can't pronounce Japanese correctly in the first place (they'll inevitably pronounce Gaidora as "Gay-dora") so I don't know why we're stressing over that. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 03:15, 5 July 2013 (EDT)
:as far as I know, ''everyone'' whose posted so far except m sipher is fluent in japanese.
:the hepburn romanization scheme is specifically designed to be the premier scheme for communicating pronunciation to non-native readers. I personally don't think its going to be productive to derive a new romanization system just for this wiki and have any hope that it won't just confuse readers. If people really have a problem with the macrons, there's always wapuro (goraadora), which focuses less on pronunciation than communicating the kana correctly.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 22:17, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
::I do, however, have a decade-plus of experience with kana-to-English with intent to present names to people who don't read Japanese, as directed by someone who IS fluent and a professional translator. And while macrons work for pronunciation guides (I have no beef there), they are almost ''never'' used outside of that context, even in Japan, and especially not proper names. Waiting for Japanese packaging to not use a macron when using the English alphabet is kind of pointless because they're NOT GOING TO. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 22:42, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
::Oh, sorry, I could have worded that better. All I meant was that for everyone else, I knew for a fact they were fluent, with you, I didn't. Hopefully I didn't cause any offense.
::That being said, if the community dislikes macrons then using Wapuro Romanization instead of Hepburn would be the best bet.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:12, 5 July 2013 (EDT)
Can't we just wait for the darn toy to come out so we can get a definite official spelling instead of splitting hairs over a spelling that is just a stand in until the official spelling surfaces in August? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 23:42, 4 July 2013 (EDT)
:The fact that it causes this much contention in just about every place where it's discussed would seem to be a good reason to come up with some kind of clear policy and REASONING that addresses these concerns so that we don't have to debate it every time it comes up. But, as I said earlier, for this one I'm pretty sure that the official romanization will bear out my intent. So I'm perfectly happy to wait until August ;)--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 02:30, 5 July 2013 (EDT)

==Intra-Predacon homages==
Would it be unreasonable to assume that the Goradora components other than Dorara are named and colored after the Four Oni? [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 08:57, 22 July 2013 (EDT)
:I suppose Dorara would be an homage to Dragotron, then?[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:20, 22 July 2013 (EDT)
:I would think so. Also, given he's Dorara, I'm surprised the middle one isn't colored like Predaking - surely he's at least named after him? -[[User:LV|LV]] 10:21, 22 July 2013 (EDT)
:Based on what evidence? (Aside from passing name similarity)--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 20:10, 21 August 2013 (EDT)
::The evidence that BUrara is colored like Budora, BArara is colored like Bakudora, GArara is colored like Gaidora, and JUrara is colored like Judora. That's a heck of a coincidence. (I concede that DOrara doesn't actually seem to be DOragotron colors.) -[[User:LV|LV]] 20:58, 21 August 2013 (EDT)
::And if one of them doesn't follow the pattern... Well, that's just an inconvenience that can be overlooked? I recognize that's nitpicky, but it's a little frustrating that you guys are so willing to jump to assumptions about meanings behind names and titles that there is literally NO evidence for beyond the circumstantial (there are a LOT of possible reasons why the imps could share some similarities to the four onis' names, and there's zero canonical evidence that that's where the names came from that I'm aware of) while requiring exacting canonical proof for things that there is actually a fair amount of evidence to support (such as Dragotron and Predaking being two separate characters). It comes off as more than a little arbitrary.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 08:11, 22 August 2013 (EDT)
:::Not that I see the immediate relevance, but I'm on record as saying I suspect we will have to separate Dragotron and Predaking, but it also doesn't hurt to have all the information before we do it. We're not likely to get any explicit "canonical proof" that guys with related names and matching color schemes who are canonically created by the characters they match up with are intentionally linked, and right now it sits as a trivia note at the bottom of their pages. That's a pretty minor thing to compare to splitting the page of a major character. And for what it's worth, I think Dorara's colors ARE close enough to Predaking's to underscore the fact that five Goradora components share the first syllable of their names with the five only other Predacons in Go!. I don't know if you have a bug up your butt about "Sanjo Gattai" or what, but "a lot of asumptions about names and titles" sure sounds like this is a poorly-chosen battleground on your part for some other war. -[[User:LV|LV]] 10:09, 22 August 2013 (EDT)
::::TF: Go! just happens to be the first place I've really been paying enough attention to to notice it. But it's something that's true for most of the primary characters in the show apart from the humans (for whom we have kanji) on this wiki. All of the Four Oni, every member of each of the two combiner teams, and all but one of these minions have "trivia notes" that explain that their names "mean" or "probably mean" *insert circumstantial conjecture here*. My problem with this is that A: It's presented as fact as often as conjecture (for half the Predacons and half the Autobots the note says "is associated with" or "means"; all six of the Autobots have a note saying that the "Gou" in their combiner name "means ..."); and B: Most of the fandom tends not to read more deeply into the wiki's reasoning for including things in articles or not. When you have a "trivia note" saying the name "means" something, people are going to take it as gospel that the name means that. But these names are based off Japanese - for most of them, there are MANY possible meanings. Some are obviously more likely than others, but we don't have anyone telling us what the writers' intent was and there are many cases where there are SEVERAL good-fit meanings or where the writers may never have intended a deeper meaning at all... So we're essentially misrepresenting wishful thinking as fact. This is frustrating to me because I'm someone with an obvious investment in Japanese, and because I'm someone who believes that consistency is a necessary component of reliability. How can casual users of the wiki (read: most of the wiki's users) trust ANYTHING the wiki says when the wiki is highly inconsistent on whether it requires any basis at all for some of the most basic things (And yes - I do view the meaning of a character's name as a pretty basic fact)? Finally, I "fight" my "battles" where they're relevant. This page is an example of this issue, and people appear to be active in discussing the issue here (per the original question Mimi asked), so... I submit that yes: It's unreasonable to assume that the components are named after the Four Oni in the context of this wiki because we have no canonical evidence to support that. At most, there should be a note saying, "It's interesting that... It may be that..." Especially since all but one of the notes says that they are "partly" colored after... (which, without evidence of intent, is about as reliable as saying Wheeljack is "partly colored after" Prowl). There's also at least one instance where one is NOT colored after an obvious choice (Dragotron/Dorara; and you'll note that this is the one that conspicuously lacks a note, despite the name being as similar to Dragotron's as the others' names are to the Oni they're "named after"), as well as two whose names differ from the Oni they're supposedly named after, even though it would have been simple to leave the stem intact (Barara and Garara - and I'll grant that this may simple have been a choice by the writers to only use the first character in the names). Essentially, I don't like inconsistency or conjecture misrepresented as fact, and I know full well that just editing these articles without getting some form of consensus will just lead to a pointless editing war. That's all.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 01:21, 23 August 2013 (EDT)
:::::I never would have guessed you had an obvious investment in Japanese. If you sincerely believe that in a series with five main villains total just so happen to share the same first syllable of their names with the only five other characters, whose main colors match the characters with whom they share first syllables, in a series that is demonstrably obsessed with the first syllables of the names of the Samurai Team...well, I don't see how I'm going to convince you. And FWIW, if you're persistent enough about this stuff, you will probably win, just like Interrobang. People's interest in arguing about every single Japanese thing on the wiki is finite. -[[User:LV|LV]] 09:25, 23 August 2013 (EDT)
::::::Or, after spending far too much time cleaning up Interrobang's shit largely because he did most of it while other people weren't looking, we're gonna nip it in the bud early so we don't have to do all that again. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 18:03, 23 August 2013 (EDT)
:::For the name meanings of the Four Oni, they have titles which are fairly straightforward to translate, and whose first character roughly shares reading (except for with "Gaidora", in which the kanji wouldn't be pronounced "Gai" unless it was part of a kanji compound) with the "X" part of "X-dora". If we were dealing with a, let's say, German Transformer named "Schwanagl", and we were told his title was "The Black Claw", I wouldn't call it irresponsible to note that the name is based on the title, but in German. Likewise, we can submit that Bulkhead's name alludes to his immense size, without worrying that it is instead meant to denote that he is a retaining wall.
:::Furthermore, the naming scheme of the combiner components follows a similar pattern (first kana + -rara, instead of of first kanji + -dora), and their color schemes are rather similar. We ''are'' allowed to use our brains without being spoonfed by Hasbro, just as when we were able to note all the homages packed within [[Ruination (WFC)]]. Personally, I think it's healthier for the wiki to eliminate spurious claims of homage after the fact, per community discussion, rather than to have a blanket rule of requiring explicit confirmation from Hasbro/Takara even in the most blatant cases.
:::Finally, Dorara is an orangey-yellow, so I'm not convinced he ''is'' an exception to the homage.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 18:38, 23 August 2013 (EDT)
:::That's all well and good - and of course, everyone has their right to an opinion, and I know this wiki is supposed to make policy based on the greatest consensus... But the main thrust of my point is that the articles aren't even consistent with the rule the wiki appears to support - as I said, in some cases we point it out as speculation, in some we don't. In some cases we speculate about the name's meaning, in some we don't. In some cases we pick a random potential reading among many possible, equally-likely readings and say it IS the meaning, and in some we don't (the example that's strongest in my mind for this last one is, again, the "meaning" of the "Gou" in the combiner names, which on the individual robots' pages is called out as "meaning" something that makes no more sense than at least one other potential meaning - and unlike with the Oni, we DON'T have any evidence that "Gou" is supposed to mean something else at all... And for the Samurai team, we don't even mention the most likely kanji (斬、迅、巌) as potential meanings for their names.). Ultimately, as long as the wiki is consistent with its policy on this, it's hard for me to nit-pick. But it isn't, and I don't even know that there's a consensus on what the rule SHOULD be for me to go and correct anything. I'm not Interrobang - I'm not going to go and just change things because I don't like them unless I know it fits with the wiki's policy. It would just make work for everyone else. I'll say it again: Essentially, I don't like inconsistency or conjecture misrepresented as fact, and I know full well that just editing these articles without getting some form of consensus will just lead to a pointless editing war. That's all. If you have evidence - great! I'm happy to be proven wrong! If you've got access to the bio and understand it, then throw it (or at least info from it) up on the wiki so that other people can draw the same conclusions! That's a lot more helpful than adding some note about the name "meaning ____", when that meaning is based off conjecture - even enlightened conjecture (the released Oni DO have their functions up - but not the rest of their bios). Anyways, I didn't really get into this to try to be antagonistic. Rather, I just wanted to call attention to the inconsistency so that someone could make a call on it.--[[User:BraveMax|BraveMax]] 01:52, 24 August 2013 (EDT)

== Goradora name meaning ==

I know this is a bit grasping for straws, but I may have a lead on the origin of Goradora's name. It may be derived from "Terror Dragon", to be exact from the Sanskrit word घोर (''Ghorá'') rendered as ゴラ (''gora''), meaning "terror". The fact he's made up of G1 Terrorcon-homaging molds and that the G1 versions were called Terrortrons in Japan makes it too coincidental to ignore. Anyone? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 13:18, 5 September 2013 (EDT)
:I know nothing of Japanese, but didn't the other Oni's name meanings align with their bio function? What's Goradora's function? [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] 13:43, 5 September 2013 (EDT)
::Just in response to the first comment, this is something that has precedent with [http://digimon.wikia.com/wiki/Dorugoramon Dorugoramon].[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 14:36, 5 September 2013 (EDT)
:::For all purposes Goradora has no real "function" to speak of, only the "title" 邪鬼5体合体 ([i]Jaki gotai gattai[/i]) or "Jaki 5 Piece Combination". And KrytenKoro hit the nail right on the head, that's exactly where my hunch came from. I looked up "Gora" and "Terror" on my own, but both yielded nothing relevant. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 15:36, 5 September 2013 (EDT)

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Talk:Abominus (Prime)

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==Toys==
I'm guessing we don't cover the non-translucent Abominus because it isn't called out in the various figures' instructions. Is this correct?[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 18:47, 6 June 2013 (EDT)
:Of course we cover it. Just cause it isn't on the instructions doesn't mean we don't cover it. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] 18:50, 6 June 2013 (EDT)
:Citation needed. What non-translucent Abominus? - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 20:08, 6 June 2013 (EDT)
::The one that the individual "Terrorcons" combine into. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] 20:14, 6 June 2013 (EDT)
:::Citation needed. - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 20:15, 6 June 2013 (EDT)
::::I just said what it is. I know what I'm talking about. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] 20:17, 6 June 2013 (EDT)
::::Starfield, knock it the fuck off. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 20:18, 6 June 2013 (EDT)
:Actually, considering that in addition to the non-candy color scheme, we also have Divebomb, Cindersaur, Rot Gut, and Blot-Blight, should we just mention that all other uses of the Legion molds can also combine into Abominuses, with the addition of Goradora being a legit recolor? (Oy...I almost want to buy all versions of each mold, considering how cheap they are.)[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 12:15, 10 July 2013 (EDT)
::That was never done for the G1 Combiner pages (which included G2 toys despite the lack of a giftset), and I wouldn't start on that now. We should only mention Goradora as he's the total repaint, and the pages of his individual components should cover their repaints. I'm actually waiting for repaints of Twinstrike and Hun-Gurr, if there are any planned. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 13:12, 11 July 2013 (EDT)
:I assume the G2 toys actually called out the combiner in their instructions, though. The difference here is that the non-giftset components are being released ''first'', with no indication beyond fan knowledge that they can or are designed to combine. Then, you also have repaints of individual members.
:I totally agree that the giftset and Go! repaint should be mentioned with the same method as on other combiner pages, but surely the non-explicitly combiner components should recieve some consideration too? I mean, let's look at movie Arcee, for example.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 16:45, 11 July 2013 (EDT)
::The wiki's goal is to provide information, right? And Abominus was officially called out in a sense in that promotional booklet, with the eye on the individually sold components (there's your "Citation Needed"), and he was engineered to combine from the start. And as noted on top of this page we do acknowledge undocumented features. That's reason enough for me to include the regular ones on this page, with the note that the Instructions never mention the combination at all. As for Blight (repaint), Rot Gut, Divebomb and Cindersaur, the individual Predacon pages should suffice in covering them until Hasbro decides to release two more new character repaints with a new combiner name. Oye... [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 09:10, 12 July 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Abominus (Prime)

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User:JelZe GoldRabbit

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JelZe GoldRabbit: Created page with "So you want to know more about this Bunny? Fair enough. Be warned, you may not like what you see. Read at your own risk. ==Profile== * ''Name'': JelZe GoldRabbit aka Jelze the B…"

So you want to know more about this Bunny? Fair enough. Be warned, you may not like what you see. Read at your own risk.

==Profile==
* ''Name'': JelZe GoldRabbit aka Jelze the Bunnycat
* ''Gender'': male... or is she?
* ''Country of Birth'': The Netherlands (they're plotting to rule the webz!)

==Life as a Transformers Fan==
===Interests===
Curiously, she's more into the toys than the actual stories. He simply loves the marvel of engineering two or even more toys into a single package. Goes without saying she loves Multi-Changers and Combiners the most, though huge City and Transporter 'bots also catch her fancy, not to mention dragons, dinosaurs and other animals. Did we cover everything?

===Favorite Lines===
* Classics, Henkei, Universe 2008, United, Generations
* Universe 2003, repaints
* Beast Wars (all series)
* Unicron Trilogy
* Any line that has Mini-Cons. She's addicted to the little guys!

==Final Notes==
* Let's get this out of the way: she suffers from Autism.
* Don't try to guess genders, she'll only lead you on.
* More info to come. Maybe.

Talk:Ganoh

2013-06-15T13:19:50Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Looks like Takara is calling this guy [https://twitter.com/tagoal/status/345702332438302720/photo/1 Ganoh]. Seems like a valid romanization; should probably be our name. Yes? -[[User:LV|LV]] 22:14, 14 June 2013 (EDT)
:I concur. Much easier name to type without having to copy/paste the "ō" part. We can just have the "Gan'ō" Romanization in the parenthesis next to the Japanese letter spelling (like how we have for Go-Ganoh's Romanized name spelling). --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 01:36, 15 June 2013 (EDT)
::We don't follow the packaging spelling with the [[Dinoforce]] members, [[Shaoshao Li]], or [[Shouki]], though. You can also click on the ō in the bottom part of the editing interface, so copy/paste isn't entirely necessary. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 08:06, 15 June 2013 (EDT)
:::Where on the packaging are the names of the Dinoforce or Shōki written in English? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 08:33, 15 June 2013 (EDT)
::::Their bio cards. [http://tftechspecs.com/pics2/12668.jpg Shouki (from the ''Zone'' release)] and [http://tftechspecs.com/pics2/12710.jpg Goryu]. And also on the box flaps on ''Victory'' toys, I think. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 08:40, 15 June 2013 (EDT)
::::We also see they aren't consistent in romanizing the "ou" sound. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 08:41, 15 June 2013 (EDT)
:::::We don't all have native special character support on our keyboards for the search bar (though that shouldn't really be a problem). As a rule of thumb, we always go by the official name in the Latin alphabet when provided, unless transliteration errors are really obvious, like "Minerva" instead of "Minelba" that's on her box (they used kana for the Victory boxes btw). Going by that, this should be moved to "Ganoh" simply for the ease of anyone looking him up by name on the box. Gan'ou, Gan'ō and Gan'oh are all valid transliterations using different methods, mind you, but only one is official and we should stick with that. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 08:49, 15 June 2013 (EDT)
::::::I just pointed out several articles that don't go by the Latin characters on the box/bio cards so I dunno why you're saying it's a "rule of thumb". We also have redirects for the issues you're talking about. (The ''Victory'' boxes do have romanizations on them: [http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zPoBlijr6uk/UJ1eqlYqPWI/AAAAAAAAA2w/vOcqmCMi5pY/s1600/2811592310100811158S500x500Q85.jpg].) [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 09:00, 15 June 2013 (EDT)
:::::::Even though "Gan'ō" is more legit as far as translations go, "Ganoh" still ends up as the official way to write the name in English. Period. Having the box use one spelling and the wiki another would look confusing and inconsistent (Miverva notwithstanding). [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 09:19, 15 June 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Ganoh

2013-06-15T12:49:12Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Talk:Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (franchise)

2013-06-15T09:10:32Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Renaming: Part Deux! */

"Combination Cubed"? Is this really the best translation? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 00:49, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
:[[Talk:Combination Cubed: Transformers Go! (toyline)]]. The title is literally "Third Power Combination". And the gimmick of the exclusive toys is that they can form any one of three parts in a larger robot (so 3³ different combinations in a team, including repeat characters). [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 01:10, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
:I only made the suggestion! *runs away* --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 01:15, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
::It's just, the "Combination" part coming first makes it sounds like "Gattai" is the first word instead of the second. And "cubed" has connotations of the squarish variety that may confuse folks at first glance. Granted, "Third Power Combination" isn't much better either, but I think it might be the safer one. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 01:33, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
:::Personally, I think it should be rendered "Combination³ Transformers Go!", since that's evidently what they mean by "Third Power Combination". "³ Combination" is also a possibility if we want it to look completely terrible. -[[User:LV|LV]] 01:41, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
::::English and Japanese sometimes just aren't going to have the same word order or logic. But I'm okay with whatever consensus decides (I ain't going back to change all the links again, though). [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 02:01, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
:::::For what it's worth, I comprehended the meaning of the title as soon as I saw it on the recent changes page and think it's the punchiest, mostly "title-y" option, but if we're contemplating alternatives, I'd certainly suggest "Combination to the Third Power" would be better than "Third Power Combination". - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 04:52, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
::::::"Combination to the Third Power" feels a bit long, on the flipside. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 06:15, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
Another inquiry. When it comes to the word "Gattai", why do we tend to default to "Combination"? Not that I object to it, but what about other suggestions like "Fusion" or "Union"? (the former of which has been used on Transformers before, like in ''RiD'' with Rail Racer's "Bullet Fusion!" phrase) If "Third Power Combination" might feel like a mouthful, why not opt for a simpler term than "Combination"? "Third Power Fusion", maybe? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 09:24, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
:Probably because of [[Operation Combination]].--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 09:41, 27 April 2013 (EDT)

:You were talking about word order above, but "Third Power X" doesn't make sense in English - as McFeely intimated, it's always "X to the Third Power". In translation, some things just have to give.
:[I've got sympathy for LV's position though - "X³" is a more natural way of writing it than "X Cubed", and the whole diacritic thing shows that Wiki policy isn't to make things easy to type! Even if the alliteration is tempting.] - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] 09:54, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
And another thing. Why is the colon placed before the "Transformers" part instead of after? I mean, we don't write FSRLTF as "Fight! Super Robot Lifeform: Transformers" or Beast Wars Neo/Metals/Returns as "Super Lifeform: Transformers Beast Wars Neo/Metals/Returns". The "Sanjou Gattai" part doesn't look formatted any differently from how the "(Tatakae!) Chou (Robot) Seimeitai" in other series titles are. Why not have it as "(English translation of Sanjou Gattai) Transformers: Go!" with the colon after the "Transformers" like we normally (not "always" but "usually") do? 
Also, that leads me to another question (yes, I have an inquisitive mind, sue me). With all the talk of how "Sanjou Gattai" can be translated properly into English, how different would "Sanjou Gattai '''Toransufōmā'''" be translated when the third word is factored in to make all three into one entity? Meaning, would the inclusion of the "Transformers" part into the preceding phrase affect its overall translation in any manner? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 21:49, 27 April 2013 (EDT)
:In other words, can we have the title rendered with the colon between the "Transformers" and the "Go!" to better match up with how this Wiki handles its use of colons in the series titles?
:And, are we going to stick with "Combination Cubed" or go with "Combination³"? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 01:24, 1 May 2013 (EDT)
::I think you're making this out to be a bigger deal than it actually is. The title is fine and set up according to how the logo separates the two parts. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 04:11, 1 May 2013 (EDT)
:::The setup is no different from how the logos of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]'', ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s manga, ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (manga)|Return of Convoy/The Battlestars]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s manga, ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]]'', ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]'', ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]]'', and ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)#Beast Wars Returns|Beast Wars Returns]]'' are set up, and we render the English translations of all those titles in the same manner. All I'm asking for is some consistency between this title and the other titles. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 12:58, 1 May 2013 (EDT)
::I think "Combination Cubed" is both less ambiguous and easier to type than "Combination³". --[[User:Abates|abates]] 16:52, 1 May 2013 (EDT)

== Renaming: Part Deux! ==

After seeing more and more info on the series, I really think "Sanjō Gattai" needs a better translation than the Wiki's current choice of "Combination Cubed". Specifically, I really think the "Combination" part should go second, as it feels like the subject to the "Sanjō" part acting as a descriptor. Like, what kind of "Gattai" is it? Why, a "Sanjō Gattai", of course. It's like how "Chōjin Gattai" from Masterforce has "Chōjin" describing what kind of Gattai a "Chōjin Gattai" is. 
And based on the titles of each Sanjō Gattai, from [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/tfgo/ TakaraTomy's website], I'd strongly suggest a translation that puts "Combination" second since each of these titles wouldn't make as much sense in English otherwise. Like, Go-Kenzan is the "Waza no Sanjō Gattai", which if we translated it with "Combination" coming first like we currently have it as, it would read as him being the "Combination Cubed of Skill", which sounds more wonky than him being the "Cubed Combination of Skill" does, since "Combination" is the subject being described, and something being described as a thing "Cubed of Skill" sounds weirder than it being just being a thing "of Skill". 
Others examples: Go-Jinbu is the "Hayasa no Sanjō Gattai" (Sanjō Gattai of Speed), Go-Gan'ō is the "Chikara no Sanjō Gattai" (Sanjō Gattai of Power), and Go-Gekisō is the "Riku no Sanjō Gattai" (Sanjō Gattai of Land/the Land). These are all combinations "of Speed/Power/Land", rather than combinations "Cubed of Speed/Power/Land". 
This wonkiness also occurs with the ''other'' accurate translation that we didn't go for: "Combination to the Third Power". Using this one, we get the titles read as "Combination to the Third Power of Skill/Speed/Power/Land", which I think speaks for itself by how much ''worse'' reading something as being "to the Third Power of X" sounds when the something in question is the combination and not the power. 
Thus, I'd strongly recommend that the "Combination" part be put second instead of first, i.e. - "Cubed Combination". 
Though, personally, I'd prefer "Third Power Combination" (though, someone on Allspark.com also suggested "Threefold Combination"), but I'll accept "Cubed Combination" if "Third Power" or "Threefold" feel too long. 
Or, if we wanted something even shorter, we could replace "Combination" with "Fusion" if we wanted. 
Plus, I'd even be willing to make all of the necessary page moves and link fixes myself (and I honestly kind of want to). Any thoughts. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 13:30, 13 June 2013 (EDT)
:I have no opinion on the translation, but we need to be clear on whether it is meant to be "cubed" or "threefold" as those are different things. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:33, 13 June 2013 (EDT)
:We covered all of this the first time; there is no natural-sounding way to render it better than "Combination Cubed" (or "Fusion Cubed, but I prefer the flow and alliteration of the former). As for the putative concern about "Cubed Combination of Skill" versus "Combination Cubed of Skill", I don't think either sounds good or that the former sounds better, but I also don't know why it couldn't be "Skill Combination Cubed". "Third Power Combination" isn't a construction that sounds natural in English. So far as I'm concerned, we already arrived at the best translation. (Admittedly, I'd prefer the superscript 3, but I can understand not using it when there's no Arabic "3" in the title.) -[[User:LV|LV]] 15:34, 13 June 2013 (EDT)
::According to WWWJDIC, Jou doesn't necessarily mean exponential; it can just be multiplication, so "Triple Fusion" looks like it could be an acceptable translation.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:25, 13 June 2013 (EDT)
:::I would honestly be down for that much more that "Cubed", actually. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 17:39, 13 June 2013 (EDT)
:::Just posting to indicate lack of consensus. -[[User:LV|LV]] 18:08, 13 June 2013 (EDT)
::::At this point, I'd even be fine with just leaving it as "Sanjō Gattai" (I know I know, we hate gratuitousness outside of Henkei/Gentei). --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 18:32, 13 June 2013 (EDT)

Sorry for being a bit late to the party, had to do some Kanji digging. First of, the bad news: the correct translation is indeed "Cubed" or "To the third power". I looked up "triple" specifically and a good portion of the results have the Kanji 重 (''jō'') in them, which (among other things) means -fold after a numeral, while 乗 (also ''jō'') is used for mathematical powers. So no Triple Play here folks, sorry.
Secondly, the format of the title. As Sabrblade has noticed, it plays into the "titles" of the combined robots, which could explain the "ancient/official" form for the numeral three instead of the more common three stripes (it's also liberally used by some manga artists as an alternative for 3 btw). So it can refer to the name of the combination itself, or to the combined robots via their titles (I know, overthinking this, but Japanese has no real plural forms...). I'm also in favor of putting "Combination" after "Cubed", as per combined robot titling tradition.
So it all comes down to "Cubed Combo" vs. "Third Power Combo", or even "3D Combo" looking at a certain Super Sentai mech... I love Japanese for what it's worth, but translating is a whole different story. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 17:02, 14 June 2013 (EDT)
:Thank you. Like I said, I can accept "Cubed" if there really is no better alternative (aside from a superscript 3), but it's the putting of "Combination" after it that I'm favoring (i.e. "Cubed Combination"), which I'm glad to see you agree with. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 17:49, 14 June 2013 (EDT)
::Why is that a better word order than what we have? Lots of languages have the words in a different order in sentences. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 18:21, 14 June 2013 (EDT)
:For reference: 乗【じょう】 (suf) (1) (nth) power; (ctr) (2) counter for vehicles; (n) (3) multiplication; (4) {Buddh} Buddha's teachings [Edit][Ex][G][GI][S][A][W]
::３の３乗は２７である。 3 to the third power is 27.[Amend]
:So as a correction, while "multiplication" is not the ''primary'' translation of the kanji, it still seems to be one of them.
::Given that it is three robots combining into one in three ways (which would be squared, but whatever...), the exponential is probably intended, although it's stupid and inaccurate to what is going on (unless there's a third combiner and all three combine...). However, "Cube" just sounds weird given its shape implications, ''plus'' "Three-fold" is reminiscent of Eastern religions, which fits really well with the aesthetic. Plus, it slaps you in the face less with its blatant badness as a title.
::As for word order, "Combination Cubed" implies that "cube" is being used as a verb, which the kanji are absolutely in the wrong order for, Sanjou here not being a verb or even a verb in adjectival form. It would be something like..."Cars Reddened" instead of "Red Cars". It's an awkward translation. "Cubic/Three-fold Combination/Fusion", or any synonym of those, would be more accurate translations. Personally, I vote for Three-fold Fusion, I think it communicates the intent most accurately.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 19:03, 14 June 2013 (EDT)
By way of a fiendish native Japanese speaker:
:"Sanjou" is a pun on both "to the third power" and the archaic formal term for making an appearance (http://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/leaf/jn2/91030/m0u/). Attempting to translate it into English in a way that communicates both meanings may not be possible. Instead, it may be more practical to include a trivia note explaining the pun. 
It's not what I wanted to hear, but we may be best-served by "Sanjou". I'd prefer to keep "Combination" in the title, personally. -[[User:LV|LV]] 19:32, 14 June 2013 (EDT)
:I'm not sure I understand that...why would that be the selected pun, and not "mountain top", "calamity", "mountain castle", or other homonyms for Sanjou?[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 19:39, 14 June 2013 (EDT)
::"Sanjou" is a part of a catchphrase of Momotaros from ''Kamen Rider Den-O'', that of "Ore, sanjou!" (lit. "I've arrived!"), and for those of us that know our tokusatsu stuff, it's catchy. In regards to the kanji of 三乗/参上 playing on each other, the other definitions of "mountain top" or "calamity" might not have worked from Takara's perspective. You have 三乗 for three mechs combining, which then has a homonym to 参上, that samurai before the Meiji Era were known to say, and coinciding the Tokugawa flags shown in the trailer, and thus a stronger tie. I will agree to have a trivia note explaining the pun. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 22:22, 14 June 2013 (EDT)
Guys, all that's being asked of this renaming is to put the word "Combination" second, rather than first, to better flow with the meanings of each of the Swordbots' combined forms' titles, as "Gattai"/"Combination" is the subject in both cases of the individual combiner titles and the series title itself, whereas putting "Sanjō"/"Cubed" second confuses the meaning of the titles with it looking like that "Sanjō"/"Cubed" is what is "of Skill/Speed/Power/Land" rather than the "Combination" part itself being such. I mean, is "Cubed Combination" really so inferior to "Combination Cubed"? I wouldn't be raising this point if it were for the personal titles of the combiners using the same phrase in the same manner as it is in the series title, but as we have it currently, it doesn't fit with how the meanings of each combiner's personal title would be written in English ("[Sanjō] Combination of Skill/Speed/Power/Land) --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 01:30, 15 June 2013 (EDT)
:No matter how we do it, something '''will''' get lost in translation. My proposal: keep the Japanese title fully intact for this (like we did for Henkei/Gentei) as an exception, with a long trivia note explaining the meaning and reason behind everything, using Japanese traditionalism as the core. That would mean including the two forms for the numeral three, "Cubed" sounding a bit impractical at best and the pun with "I have arrived" (just don't mention ''Kamen Rider Den'Ō''). As for the individual titles, ''Sanjō Gattai'' of such-and-such. I have seen ''Gattai'' used in English reviews of combined robots, so no shame in using that. In closing, if a name is based on obscure or multilayer puns, sometimes it's better to just leave it alone, you know? Maybe add some redirects for good measure. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 05:10, 15 June 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (franchise)

2013-06-14T21:02:20Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Renaming: Part Deux! */

Arms Micron

2013-06-11T18:09:44Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
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{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (WFC)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (WFC)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (WFC)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (WFC)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (WFC)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (WFC)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Wuji]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
* '''Bogu M''' (with [[Unicron#Nightmare|Nightmare Unicron]])
}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber#AMW|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Wuji#AMW|Wuji G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun#AMW|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

===Go!===
Though the main [[Combination Cubed: Transformers Go! (toyline)|''Go!'' toyline]], the Japanese-only sequel to ''[[Beast Hunters]]'', did not feature the Arms Microns, they did have a limited presence in the form of "promotional" gifts. Each one is a [[redeco]] of a prior-series Arms Micron.

* [[Gan]] ([[June 22|6-22]]-[[2013]], free w/ [[Gan'ō]] at numerous stores)
* [[Jin]] (6-22-2013, free w/ [[Jinbu]] at numerous stores)
* [[Zan]] (6-22-2013, free w/ [[Kenzan]] at numerous stores)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|Shining Optimus Prime Blaster]] (June ??, mailaway w/ ticket from purchase)
{{comingsoontoy}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''[[Energon|Pure]]''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''[[Red Energon|Fast]]''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''[[Dark Energon|Dark]]''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''[[Synthetic Energon|Gōsei]]''' (合成 "Synthetic")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''[[Tox-En|Poison]]''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|[[Shooting Star Scissors]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Wuji]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|[[Corona Glaive]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|[[Astro Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Violet'''
|'''Death Dark''' (デズダーク ''dezudāku'')
|[[Baru#Shadow|Shadow Baru]]
|[[Gabu#Shadow|Shadow Gabu]]
|[[Dai#Shadow|Shadow Dai]]
|[[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''???'''
|'''???'''
|[[Zan]]
|[[Gan]]
|[[Jin]]
|[[Sanjōhaōken]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Deep Violet'''
|'''Super Dark''' (スーパーダーク ''sūpādāku'')
|[[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]]
|Gaia Unicron
|Gaia Unicron
|[[Gaia Armor]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Wuji)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Neo Defense Shield]]''' (Jida + Ida + Zori M)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Wuji + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Wuji)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Wuji G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Wuji G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Star Saber (Prima)|Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Ultimate Dark Energon Saber]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Shadow Baru + Shadow Dai + Shadow Gabu)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}

{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (WFC)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (WFC)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (WFC)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (WFC)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (WFC)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (WFC)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Wuji]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
* '''Bogu M''' (with [[Unicron#Nightmare|Nightmare Unicron]])
}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber#AMW|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Wuji#AMW|Wuji G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun#AMW|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

===Go!===
Though the main [[Combination Cubed: Transformers Go! (toyline)|''Go!'' toyline]], the Japanese-only sequel to ''[[Beast Hunters]]'', did not feature the Arms Microns, they did have a limited presence in the form of "promotional" gifts. Each one is a [[redeco]] of a prior-series Arms Micron.

* [[Gan]] ([[June 22|6-22]]-[[2013]], free w/ [[Gan'ō]] at numerous stores)
* [[Jin]] (6-22-2013, free w/ [[Jinbu]] at numerous stores)
* [[Zan]] (6-22-2013, free w/ [[Kenzan]] at numerous stores)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|Shining Optimus Prime Blaster]] (June ??, mailaway w/ ticket from purchase)
{{comingsoontoy}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''[[Energon|Pure]]''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''[[Red Energon|Fast]]''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''[[Dark Energon|Dark]]''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''[[Synthetic Energon|Gōsei]]''' (合成 "Synthetic")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''[[Tox-En|Poison]]''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|[[Shooting Star Scissors]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Wuji]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|[[Corona Glaive]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|[[Astro Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Violet'''
|'''Death Dark''' (デズダーク ''dezudāku'')
|[[Baru#Shadow|Shadow Baru]]
|[[Gabu#Shadow|Shadow Gabu]]
|[[Dai#Shadow|Shadow Dai]]
|[[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''???'''
|'''???'''
|[[Zan]]
|[[Gan]]
|[[Jin]]
|[[Sanjōhaōken]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Deep Violet'''
|'''Super Dark''' (スーパーダーク ''sūpādāke'')
|[[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]]
|Gaia Unicron
|Gaia Unicron
|[[Gaia Armor]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Wuji)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Neo Defense Shield]]''' (Jida + Ida + Zori M)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Wuji + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Wuji)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Wuji G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Wuji G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Star Saber (Prima)|Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Ultimate Dark Energon Saber]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Shadow Baru + Shadow Dai + Shadow Gabu)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Dai

2013-06-11T17:49:55Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Prime */

{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''Dai is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:MetalAttraction AMT-Dai.jpg|right|thumb|400px|I never knew me a better time, and I guess I never will.]]
'''Dai''' (ダイ) sheds no tears.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Dai appears only in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segment of the Japanese broadcasts.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Kenji Nomura]] (Japanese)}}
[[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and Dai arrived in the studio to show off their [[Arms Micron#"Arms Up"|Super Combo Weapon mode]], the [[Dark Matter Calibur]]. They then promptly cut large gashes in the set (scaring [[Gul]] and [[Zori]] who had been hiding behind the door). [[O.P.]], [[B.2]] and [[R.A.]] arrived in their [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] mode to try and stop the carnage, but one swipe of the Calibur forced them to separate. {{storylink|Metal Attraction|Adhesive Transformation!? Magnetic Tag Match}} Still combined, Gabu, Baru and Dai then fell asleep, giving O.P., B.2 and R.A. a chance to plan a different strategy. {{storylink|Rock Bottom|Exploration Transformation! Escape from the Underground}} Once they woke up, they began demanding an apology from the three Autobot Microns, who refused and called in reinforcements in the form of [[Pral]], [[Jayz]] and [[Sais]]. These new arrivals combined into the [[Cosmotector]] Super Combo Weapon, which then powered up into a golden form and defeated the Dark Matter Calibur, causing Gabu, Baru and Dai to separate. {{storylink|T.M.I.|Friendship Transformation! My Bulkhead}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Dai''' (Arms Micron W, [[July 28|7-28]]-2012)
**''ID number'': '''AMW-03'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Electro'''

: Dai transforms from a robot crocodile into a quad-barreled rocket launcher. He comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit" on sprues, with customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s for deco. He has multiple [[5mm post|5mm posts and holes]] as part of the [[Arms Micron]] play pattern, allowing him to be combined with other Mini-Cons to form bigger and more ridiculous weapons. However, he is specially designed to form the hilt and handle of the "Super Combo Weapon" [[Dark Matter Calibur]] with [[Baru]] and [[Gabu]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1611.html Gabu, Baru & Dai at Alfes's Toy Blog]''

*'''Final Battle Megatron''' (Voyager, [[February 25|2-25]]-2013)
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-33'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Death Dark'''

:A transparent black redeco, called '''Shadow Dai''' was packaged with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]]. As before, he combines with fellow pack-ins [[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]] and [[Baru|Shadow Baru]], but this time into the [[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]], a repaint of the [[Dark Matter Calibur]].

==Notes==
* Dai is the only one of the Dark Matter Caliber trio that does not transform into a melee weapon.
* The name "Dai" seems to be a hyper-shortening of "crocodile" (クロコダイル ''kurokodairu'').
* Gabu, Baru and Dai were available earlier than the rest of the AMW series, but only at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12 in Fukuoka, Japan, on [[June 30]] and [[July 1]]. Purchasing all three also granted the buyer a free [[Firebolt (Prime)#Prime|Firebolt Clear Yellow Version]].

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category: Prime Decepticons]]

Baru (Prime)

2013-06-11T17:48:02Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Prime */

{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''Baru is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:MetalAttraction AMT-Baru.jpg|right|thumb|400px|]]
'''Baru''' (バル) can cut through this tin can like it was a tomato.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Baru appears only in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segment of the Japanese broadcasts.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Jun Fukuyama]] (Japanese)}}
[[Gabu]], Baru and [[Dai]] arrived in the studio to show off their [[Arms Micron#"Arms Up"|Super Combo Weapon mode]], the [[Dark Matter Calibur]]. They then promptly cut large gashes in the set (scaring [[Gul]] and [[Zori]] who had been hiding behind the door). [[O.P.]], [[B.2]] and [[R.A.]] arrived in their [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] mode to try and stop the carnage, but one swipe of the Calibur forced them to separate. {{storylink|Metal Attraction|Adhesive Transformation!? Magnetic Tag Match}} Still combined, Gabu, Baru and Dai then fell asleep, giving O.P., B.2 and R.A. a chance to plan a different strategy. {{storylink|Rock Bottom|Exploration Transformation! Escape from the Underground}} Once they woke up, they began demanding an apology from the three Autobot Microns, who refused and called in reinforcements in the form of [[Pral]], [[Jayz]] and [[Sais]]. These new arrivals combined into the [[Cosmotector]] Super Combo Weapon, which then powered up into a golden form and defeated the Dark Matter Calibur, causing Gabu, Baru and Dai to separate. {{storylink|T.M.I.|Friendship Transformation! My Bulkhead}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Baru''' (Arms Micron W, [[July 28|7-28]]-2012)
**''ID number'': '''AMW-02'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''AP Electro'''

: Baru transforms from a robot falcon into a cleaver. He comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit" on sprues, with customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s for deco. He has multiple [[5mm post|5mm posts and holes]] as part of the [[Arms Micron]] play pattern, allowing him to be combined with other Mini-Cons to form bigger and more ridiculous weapons. However, he is specially designed to form the middle-blade of the "Super Combo Weapon" [[Dark Matter Calibur]] with [[Gabu]] and [[Dai]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1611.html Gabu, Baru & Dai at Alfes's Toy Blog]''

*'''Final Battle Megatron''' (Voyager, [[February 25|2-25]]-2013)
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-33'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''AP Death Dark'''

:A transparent black redeco, called '''Shadow Baru''' was packaged with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]]. As before, he combines with fellow pack-ins [[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]] and [[Dai|Shadow Dai]], but this time into the [[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]], a repaint of the [[Dark Matter Calibur]].

==Notes==
* "Baru" is derived from "falcon" (ファルコン ''farukon''), condensed to two syllables and changing "fa" (ファ ''fu-a'') to "ba" (バ ''ba''). This may seem weird, but take note that Japanese has no native kana for "f" sounds, instead フ (''hu/fu'') with another vowel is used, with the vowel overriding the already near-silent "u". It's a cheat, but what can you do?
* He was first announced under the name "Bogu" (ボグ ''Bogu'') which is derived from the katakana spelling of "hawk" (ホーク ''hōku''), with consonant-changing accents added to change "ho" to "bo" and "ku" to "gu", as well as dropping the vowel-extender. "Bogu" was eventually used as the name for [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron's]] [[Bogu|Arms Micron partner]].
* Gabu, Baru and Dai were available earlier than the rest of the AMW series, but only at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12 in Fukuoka, Japan, on [[June 30]] and [[July 1]]. Purchasing all three also granted the buyer a free [[Firebolt (Prime)#Prime|Firebolt Clear Yellow Version]].

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category: Prime Decepticons]]

Gabu (Prime)

2013-06-11T17:45:13Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Prime */

{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''Gob is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:MetalAttraction AMT-Gabu.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Does not evolve into Garuru]]
'''Gabu''' (ガブ) has some very confusing modes. He appears to be the leader of the [[Dark Matter Calibur]] trio as he's the one who most often speaks on the team's behalf.

When powered up by [[Dark Energon]], Gabu is known as '''Shadow Gabu''' (シャドウガブ ''Shadō Gabu'') and forms part of the [[Dark Star Saber]].

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Gabu appears only in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segment of the Japanese broadcasts.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Tai]] (Japanese)}}
Gabu, [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] arrived in the studio to show off their [[Arms Micron#"Arms Up"|Super Combo Weapon mode]], the [[Dark Matter Calibur]]. They then promptly cut large gashes in the set (scaring [[Gul]] and [[Zori]] who had been hiding behind the door). [[O.P.]], [[B.2]] and [[R.A.]] arrived in their [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] mode to try and stop the carnage, but one swipe of the Calibur forced them to separate. {{storylink|Metal Attraction|Adhesive Transformation!? Magnetic Tag Match}} Still combined, Gabu, Baru and Dai then fell asleep, giving O.P., B.2 and R.A. a chance to plan a different strategy. {{storylink|Rock Bottom|Exploration Transformation! Escape from the Underground}} Once they woke up, they began demanding an apology from the three Autobot Microns, who refused and called in reinforcements in the form of [[Pral]], [[Jayz]] and [[Sais]]. These new arrivals combined into the [[Cosmotector]] Super Combo Weapon, which then powered up into a golden form and defeated the Dark Matter Calibur, causing Gabu, Baru and Dai to separate. {{storylink|T.M.I.|Friendship Transformation! My Bulkhead}}

Gabu later reappeared in his Shadow form and knocked out [[R.A.|Shining R.A.]], who was busy bragging about his new [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] mode. Claiming to have been reborn thanks to the power of Dark Energon, the Shadow trio combined into the mighty Dark Star Saber, leading to a swordfight between them and R.A.'s Star Saber. After winning the first round, Shadow Gabu added that they had to win or else Lord Megatron would get mad at them. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega|Prophetic Transformation! A Message from Beyond Time}} The battle continued for a long time with no end in sight until round 998, when the Dark Star Saber trio took major damage from Shining R.A.'s [[Rainbow Shield|Rainbow Shield Attack]] but countered with their equally powerful [[Solar Ion Arrow|Solar Ion Arrow Combo]]. As they prepared to settle it once and for all, both swords clashed using the Legendary Weapon Attack, which caused the Star Saber to glow in the form of a [[Energon-axe|glowing orange axe]] while the Dark Matter Calibur took the shape of a [[Energon mace|purple flail]]. When these attacks ended up canceling each other out, R.A. thought it was about time for a break and offered Shadow Gabu some tea. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Resurrection Transformation! The Reviving of Planet Cybertron}}

Gabu, now back in his regular form, was among the Arms Microns when they all got together to thank their audience for watching ''Arms Micron Theater''. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Ultimate Transformation! Fight! Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Gabu''' (Arms Micron W, [[July 28|7-28]]-2012)
**''ID number'': '''AMW-01'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Electro'''

: Gabu transforms from a robot horseshoe crab into a... twin-bladed thing, possibly a crossbow. He comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit" on sprues, with customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s for deco. He has multiple [[5mm post|5mm posts and holes]] as part of the [[Arms Micron]] play pattern, allowing him to be combined with other Mini-Cons to form bigger and more ridiculous weapons. However, he is specially designed to form the tip of the "Super Combo Weapon" [[Dark Matter Calibur]] with [[Baru]] and [[Dai]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1611.html Gabu, Baru & Dai at Alfes's Toy Blog]''

*'''Final Battle Megatron''' (Voyager, [[February 25|2-25]]-2013)
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-33'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Death Dark'''

:A transparent black redeco, called '''Shadow Gabu''' was packaged with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]]. As before, he combines with fellow pack-ins [[Baru|Shadow Baru]] and [[Dai|Shadow Dai]], but this time into the [[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]], a repaint of the [[Dark Matter Calibur]].

==Notes==
* "Gabu" is derived from '''''kabu'''togani'', the Japanese word for horseshoe crabs.
* Gabu, Baru and Dai were available earlier than the rest of the AMW series, but only at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12 in Fukuoka, Japan, on [[June 30]] and [[July 1]]. Purchasing all three also granted the buyer a free [[Firebolt (Prime)#Prime|Firebolt Clear Yellow Version]].

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category: Prime Decepticons]]

Talk:Sou

2013-06-07T16:21:28Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

I like the name just how it is, thank you. You know what, let's do this: let's see how many instances of ソー (''sō'') vs. ソウ (''sou'') we can find for "saw" and if the latter outnumbers it, we'll move. I'll start:

'''ソウ''' = Saw (the movie, a proper noun)

サークル'''ソー''' = Circle Saw
ミュージカル'''ソー''' = Musical Saw
ルナティックチェーン'''ソー''' = [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]

Who's got more? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 11:27, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
: I like it as it is too. Though, I must inquire something. Why not just "Sō", since we have pages named "[[Shūta Gō]]", "[[Gan'ō]]", "[[Gaidōra]]", "[[Gekisōmaru]]", "[[Figure Ō]]", etc.? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 12:16, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
:: What I'd like to know is how to actually put the Ō in the search field without resorting to copy-paste. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 13:12, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
::I think moving it to "Saw" means it no longer reads as a confusing syllabic pun, which while generally a good thing, is not representative of the meaning. (I'm also totally unconvinced it IS supposed to be "Saw", since no other Autobot partner's name includes a pun on their altmode - it's just Sw- as best as they can manage) I agree that we should be consistent with the use of "ō" versus "ou", though.) -[[User:LV|LV]] 15:19, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
:::Yeah, I'm largely with LV on this. None of the other AM names are actual recognizable words. I'm not really sold on "Sō" though, as I think it's supposed to read as two syllables more or less, "so" "u", rather than an extended "o". (That is one problem with katakana. While kana IS a "one symbol one sound" script, it doesn't have enough sounds to cover the full range of English sounds, so you get inconsistent applications... not helped when they pull this kinda shit.) --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 19:41, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
::::I hadn't really even been looking at the kana, but it actually is So-u, isn't it? In which case, "Sō" would be wrong, and I could even be talked into thinking it should be written "Sw". -[[User:LV|LV]] 19:53, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
:::::The problem with "Sw" is the natural inclination to basically pronounce it "Swuh". I'm pretty content with leaving it at "Sou" as it's the closest we can get to the actual pronunciation. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 21:31, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
::::::Honestly, I'm not as invested in having it as specifically "Saw" as I am in having a "w" in there somewhere. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 03:32, 5 June 2013 (EDT)
:::::::What about "Sowu"? -[[User:LV|LV]] 09:50, 5 June 2013 (EDT)
::Sew? Sow?[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 11:21, 5 June 2013 (EDT)
:::Needle-and-thread or throwing seeds around? And "Sowu" won't do, we'd need another ウ or a ー (elongation mark) for that to work. I'd say don't change the name at all, not even to Sō. The way I see it, in Hiragana, normal "o" kana use "u" to make the "o" sound long, while in katakana we have ー. ソウ is written in katakana, but spelled like hiragana... I'm overthinking this again, aren't I? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 12:02, 5 June 2013 (EDT)
:::"Sow" would be ambiguous, as there are two different pronunciations for that letter sequence in English. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 12:24, 5 June 2013 (EDT)
::::I don't see why "Sowu" doesn't replicate "So-u" adequately. There's no extension of a vowel sound there, just the breakup of "oh" and "oo" that conventional English phonetics imply a "W" sound between, preserving the "W" attempt of the katakana. This isn't even as interpretive as "Ooji" to "Wuji". -[[User:LV|LV]] 12:27, 5 June 2013 (EDT)
:::::Last call, in Japanese the "o" sound is usually extended with a "u" sound, not another "o". Hence our habit of using ō for the "ou" combo in any kana, as they're not separated sounds in Japanese; they slide into eachother. The "oo" combo '''is''' separated into o-o however. Now if you'll excuse me... *runs from Chris' pillows* [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 12:21, 7 June 2013 (EDT)

Man, you guys have no idea how badly I want to smother you with a pillow. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 12:40, 5 June 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Sou

2013-06-05T16:02:25Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Talk:Sou

2013-06-04T17:12:16Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Talk:Sou

2013-06-04T15:31:11Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Talk:Sou

2013-06-04T15:27:11Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: Created page with "I like the name just how it is, thank you. You know what, let's do this: let's see how many instances of ソー (''sō'') vs. ソウ (''sou'') we can find for "saw" and if the la…"

Talk:Arms Micron

2013-05-31T20:46:23Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* New Color for the chart + Hyper Combos */ new section

Talk:Wuji

2013-05-30T17:31:35Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Moving Ooje to W.J.? Frankly, I'm not all too happy with the current romanisation myself, but I'm not gonna question it. For all purposes it's the best we got. That said, W.J. may have been the intent, but for pronunciation vs. spelling it's a linguistic nightmare (like B.H. was). The real problem is that we no current valid romanisation for the name in a language other than English, like we did for B.H. (Germanic) and Arc (French). If there's a language that has "Wu" and "Ji" as valid standalone letters I'm interested in hearing it.

Don't you just love Japanese and it's word games? :P [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 15:55, 27 May 2013 (EDT)
:I very badly want to be able to justify moving this to "W.J." and Sou to "Sw", since that's clearly what they're getting at, but it isn't what they got at, so I think it's probably outside our "authority", so to speak. -[[User:LV|LV]] 16:25, 27 May 2013 (EDT)
::French has "ji" for J, although the W still eludes me (but sometimes Japanese uses "ji" for words that end with a "j" sound, like Ravage). I just feel like the romanization should incorporate W in some form, because the intention is pretty obviously a "wu" sound. It's just that Japanese can't say "wu", like how they can't actually say "el". It can be "Wuji" or whatever. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 16:32, 27 May 2013 (EDT)
::In the case of Sou, I think he could be reasonably moved to "Saw". At least we'd get one part of the pun. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 16:37, 27 May 2013 (EDT)
:::Except "saw" is properly rendered in Japanese as ソー (''sō'') and not ソウ (''sou''). I know, I'm being pedantic (not to mention it wouldn't matter spelling-wise in hiragana)... [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 11:01, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
::::[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%BD%E3%82%A6_(%E6%98%A0%E7%94%BB) ソウ (映画)] [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 11:18, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
:::::[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC ミュージックソー Musical Saw]. So both ソウ and ソー are valid. Bleh. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 11:53, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
:I know next to nothing about romanisation (read: ''actually'' nothing), but I'd agree that if the intent was obviously to call him W.J., and they merely lacked the ability to clearly communicate that in the alphabet they were working with, there's no reason this shouldn't be at W.J. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] 15:21, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
::My only misgiving about this is that Takara does have unquestionable Latin letters in Arms Micron names; specifically, all of the variant versions of Mini-Cons released as AWM-xx toys have Latin letters as their name's suffix - for example, [[Zori]] M's packaging calls him "ゾリM", implying that, if they were so inclined, they could have called Ooji "WJ" without any ambiguity. The fact that they didn't implies that, for whatever perverse reason, they wanted his name to be a weird phonetic approximation. -[[User:LV|LV]] 18:43, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
:::Aren't all the actual Latin letters simply designations for the variant versions? Like the M in your example standing for "Monochrome version" or Pral G being the "Gold version" or Dago (R) being the version that comes with Rumble? The pattern seems to be Japanese for the actual name (even if it is an approximation of a Latin letter/English sound) and Latin letters for the variant designation. Or am I missing something? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 19:58, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
::::The fact remains that they use Latin letters, so the fact that the characters' actual names don't makes me hesitant to perform the kind of changes necessary to render "Oo" as "W". -[[User:LV|LV]] 21:28, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
:::::The names are katakana, which is a straight-up phonetic writing system. The "M" and "S" and the like are also given phonetic kama in tiny print above the Latin letters, and yes, it's "em" and "ess". I'd vastly PREFER to call them "W.J." and "S.W." and the like, but, for whatever idiotic reason, that's not their names. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 03:10, 29 May 2013 (EDT)
:It's primarily phonetic, yes, but "ウー" is frequently used to approximate the "Wu/Woo" phoneme (Search [http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1C here] with "#u-" for examples). Something like "Wuji" would be a totally acceptable rendering of the kana, and would more clearly indicate the link to Wheeljack. Since "W" has such a long name in English, its kana representations can range from "U" and "Uu" to even "Daburu" (double), so there's a lot of leniency for where you choose to insert it. Sw/Sow/Saw/SW would all be reasonable as well.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:06, 29 May 2013 (EDT)
::This is [[B.H.]] all over again... Something for the [[Romanization]] page perhaps? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 10:25, 29 May 2013 (EDT)
:::I think "Wuji" is a good compromise between the two positions. Makes the connection to Wheeljack more obvious and still has the phonology. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 16:20, 29 May 2013 (EDT)
::::I'm in favor of this. Sometimes I feel like his name just makes fun of the romanization mechanics because: 1) ウ (''u'') is often used as a substitute for the Latin W, and on it's own as a vowel it's nearly silent 2) ジ (''ji'') is the basis for the "j" series kana by combining it with "y" kana or a single vowel where applicable. Since common practices contract the result to ''ja'', ''je'', ''ju'' and ''jo'', the joke here is that ジ can be interpreted as just "j". With those two things in mind. W.J. is the intent, but in English spelling vs. pronunciation '''it does not work'''! Who made these names anyway? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 08:15, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
So what you are all saying is that it is obviously supposed to be WJ but we can't actually say that it is WJ? Does that make any sense? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 08:18, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
:We would see W.J. as "Double-U Jay". The Japanese see ウージ and say "Ūji" or "Wuji". I think his name is more of a Romanized spelling joke like [[Iro]] was, except it '''only''' works in spelling. Where's the priority? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 08:34, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
::"We would see W.J. as "Double-U Jay", yeah, and this is an English site. I think we are taking a "Romanized spelling joke" a little too literally here. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 08:42, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
:::Again, if they wanted to call him "WJ", they could have, simply by using Latin letters, as they did in this very toyline for these very same Mini-Cons. For whatever reason, they wanted to call him something evocative of, but not actually, WJ. As much as I wish the Arms Micron names didn't suck, they do, and we shouldn't be changing them to things we like better. (I do think, from this discussion, that "Wuji" isn't an unreasonable adjustment.) -[[User:LV|LV]] 09:38, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
::::And again, from the other side, the Latin letters haven't been used for names, only for variant designations. Several other Arms Microns have had names based on katakana representations of the initials of the English names. Why is this one, where the katakana are used to represent the sounds of W and J any different from others like O.P. and R.A.? How does this not fit the established pattern? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:25, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
:::::Because the Japanese spelling aka "pronunciation key" (Japanese is a "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" language) actually fits in English or any other language. "W" standalone would be "Double" in Japanese, or "way" in Germanic laungages, while "J" would be ジェイ (''jei'') or "jay" in Japanese and "yay" in Germanic. The joke here is that the actual pronunciation is truncated. Double Jay or Way-Yay would be incorrect for ウージ (''Ūji''). If anybody could pronounce "WJ" (no periods, so '''not as indivual letters''') like "wudge" that would be perfect. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 13:29, 30 May 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Wuji

2013-05-30T17:29:39Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Moving Ooje to W.J.? Frankly, I'm not all too happy with the current romanisation myself, but I'm not gonna question it. For all purposes it's the best we got. That said, W.J. may have been the intent, but for pronunciation vs. spelling it's a linguistic nightmare (like B.H. was). The real problem is that we no current valid romanisation for the name in a language other than English, like we did for B.H. (Germanic) and Arc (French). If there's a language that has "Wu" and "Ji" as valid standalone letters I'm interested in hearing it.

Don't you just love Japanese and it's word games? :P [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 15:55, 27 May 2013 (EDT)
:I very badly want to be able to justify moving this to "W.J." and Sou to "Sw", since that's clearly what they're getting at, but it isn't what they got at, so I think it's probably outside our "authority", so to speak. -[[User:LV|LV]] 16:25, 27 May 2013 (EDT)
::French has "ji" for J, although the W still eludes me (but sometimes Japanese uses "ji" for words that end with a "j" sound, like Ravage). I just feel like the romanization should incorporate W in some form, because the intention is pretty obviously a "wu" sound. It's just that Japanese can't say "wu", like how they can't actually say "el". It can be "Wuji" or whatever. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 16:32, 27 May 2013 (EDT)
::In the case of Sou, I think he could be reasonably moved to "Saw". At least we'd get one part of the pun. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 16:37, 27 May 2013 (EDT)
:::Except "saw" is properly rendered in Japanese as ソー (''sō'') and not ソウ (''sou''). I know, I'm being pedantic (not to mention it wouldn't matter spelling-wise in hiragana)... [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 11:01, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
::::[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%BD%E3%82%A6_(%E6%98%A0%E7%94%BB) ソウ (映画)] [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 11:18, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
:::::[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC ミュージックソー Musical Saw]. So both ソウ and ソー are valid. Bleh. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 11:53, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
:I know next to nothing about romanisation (read: ''actually'' nothing), but I'd agree that if the intent was obviously to call him W.J., and they merely lacked the ability to clearly communicate that in the alphabet they were working with, there's no reason this shouldn't be at W.J. [[User:Jalaguy|Jalaguy]] 15:21, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
::My only misgiving about this is that Takara does have unquestionable Latin letters in Arms Micron names; specifically, all of the variant versions of Mini-Cons released as AWM-xx toys have Latin letters as their name's suffix - for example, [[Zori]] M's packaging calls him "ゾリM", implying that, if they were so inclined, they could have called Ooji "WJ" without any ambiguity. The fact that they didn't implies that, for whatever perverse reason, they wanted his name to be a weird phonetic approximation. -[[User:LV|LV]] 18:43, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
:::Aren't all the actual Latin letters simply designations for the variant versions? Like the M in your example standing for "Monochrome version" or Pral G being the "Gold version" or Dago (R) being the version that comes with Rumble? The pattern seems to be Japanese for the actual name (even if it is an approximation of a Latin letter/English sound) and Latin letters for the variant designation. Or am I missing something? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 19:58, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
::::The fact remains that they use Latin letters, so the fact that the characters' actual names don't makes me hesitant to perform the kind of changes necessary to render "Oo" as "W". -[[User:LV|LV]] 21:28, 28 May 2013 (EDT)
:::::The names are katakana, which is a straight-up phonetic writing system. The "M" and "S" and the like are also given phonetic kama in tiny print above the Latin letters, and yes, it's "em" and "ess". I'd vastly PREFER to call them "W.J." and "S.W." and the like, but, for whatever idiotic reason, that's not their names. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 03:10, 29 May 2013 (EDT)
:It's primarily phonetic, yes, but "ウー" is frequently used to approximate the "Wu/Woo" phoneme (Search [http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1C here] with "#u-" for examples). Something like "Wuji" would be a totally acceptable rendering of the kana, and would more clearly indicate the link to Wheeljack. Since "W" has such a long name in English, its kana representations can range from "U" and "Uu" to even "Daburu" (double), so there's a lot of leniency for where you choose to insert it. Sw/Sow/Saw/SW would all be reasonable as well.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:06, 29 May 2013 (EDT)
::This is [[B.H.]] all over again... Something for the [[Romanization]] page perhaps? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 10:25, 29 May 2013 (EDT)
:::I think "Wuji" is a good compromise between the two positions. Makes the connection to Wheeljack more obvious and still has the phonology. [[User:Mimi|Mimi]] 16:20, 29 May 2013 (EDT)
::::I'm in favor of this. Sometimes I feel like his name just makes fun of the romanization mechanics because: 1) ウ (''u'') is often used as a substitute for the Latin W, and on it's own as a vowel it's nearly silent 2) ジ (''ji'') is the basis for the "j" series kana by combining it with "y" kana or a single vowel where applicable. Since common practices contract the result to ''ja'', ''je'', ''ju'' and ''jo'', the joke here is that ジ can be interpreted as just "j". With those two things in mind. W.J. is the intent, but in English spelling vs. pronunciation '''it does not work'''! Who made these names anyway? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 08:15, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
So what you are all saying is that it is obviously supposed to be WJ but we can't actually say that it is WJ? Does that make any sense? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 08:18, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
:We would see W.J. as "Double-U Jay". The Japanese see ウージ and say "Ūji" or "Wuji". I think his name is more of a Romanized spelling joke like [[Iro]] was, except it '''only''' works in spelling. Where's the priority? [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 08:34, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
::"We would see W.J. as "Double-U Jay", yeah, and this is an English site. I think we are taking a "Romanized spelling joke" a little too literally here. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 08:42, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
:::Again, if they wanted to call him "WJ", they could have, simply by using Latin letters, as they did in this very toyline for these very same Mini-Cons. For whatever reason, they wanted to call him something evocative of, but not actually, WJ. As much as I wish the Arms Micron names didn't suck, they do, and we shouldn't be changing them to things we like better. (I do think, from this discussion, that "Wuji" isn't an unreasonable adjustment.) -[[User:LV|LV]] 09:38, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
::::And again, from the other side, the Latin letters haven't been used for names, only for variant designations. Several other Arms Microns have had names based on katakana representations of the initials of the English names. Why is this one, where the katakana are used to represent the sounds of W and J any different from others like O.P. and R.A.? How does this not fit the established pattern? --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:25, 30 May 2013 (EDT)
:::::Because the Japanese spelling aka "pronunciation key" (Japanese is a "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" language) actually fits in English or any other language. "W" standalone would be "Double" in Japanese, or "way" in Germanic laungages, while "J" would be ジェイ (''jei'') or "jay" in Japanese and "yay" in Germanic. The joke here is that the actual pronunciation is truncated. Double Jay or Way-Yay would be incorrect for ウージ ('''Ūji'''). If anybody could pronounce "WJ" (no periods, so '''not as indivual letters''') like "wudge" that would be perfect. [[User:JelZe GoldRabbit|JelZe GoldRabbit]] 13:29, 30 May 2013 (EDT)

Talk:Wuji

2013-05-30T12:34:51Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Talk:Wuji

2013-05-30T12:15:40Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Talk:Wuji

2013-05-29T14:25:43Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Leonid Tonfa

2013-05-28T19:08:38Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

{{faction|autobot|minicon}}
:''The Leonid Tonfa is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Leonid Tonfa''' (レオニドトンファー ''Reonido Tonfā'') is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[L.P.]], [[Sou]], and [[S.2]] . It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Super Combo Weapon]]s in the Autobot arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Leo Prime''' (Voyager, [[December 15|12-15]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-28'''
*'''Autobot Swerve''' (Voyager, [[August 25|8-25]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-17'''
*'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-26'''

:The Leonid Tonfa is formed by [[Sou]] (packaged with [[Swerve (Prime)|Autobot Swerve]]) as the main grip, [[S.2]] (packaged with [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]]) as the shorter blade and [[L.P.]] (packaged with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]]) as the longer blade.

==Notes==
* Traditional real-life tonfa are used in pairs, and look more like clubs. However, Japanese pop-culture does feature bladed tonfa (so-called tonfa swords), which the Leonid Tonfa resembles.

[[Category:Melee weapons]]
[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Prime weapons]]

Astro Blaster (Prime)

2013-05-28T19:07:38Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

{{disambig2|the Arms Micron weapon from ''Prime''|the regular weapon from Generation 1|astro blaster}}
{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''The Astro Blaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Astro Blaster''' (アストロブラスター ''Asutoro Burasutā'') is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[Magi]], [[Dago]], and [[Jigu]]. It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Super Combo Weapon]]s in the Decepticon arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Silas Breakdown''' (Voyager, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-24'''
*'''Rumble''', '''Frenzy''' (Deluxe, [[December 26|12-26]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Numbers'': '''AM-30, AM-31'''
*'''Dreadwing''' (Voyager, [[October 27|10-27]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-22'''

:The Astro Blaster is formed by [[Jigu]] (packaged with [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]]) as the main handle, [[Magi]] (packaged with [[Silas|Silas Breakdown]]) as the bipod, and either [[Dago|Dago (R) or Dago (F)]] (packaged with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]]) as the cannon barrel.

==Notes==
*Like the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] and [[Cosmotector]], the Astro Blaster is named after a Mini-Con weapon from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', namely the [[Space Mini-Con Team]]'s weapon mode that was renamed the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] in English.

[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Prime weapons]]

Astro Blaster (Prime)

2013-05-28T19:05:00Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

{{disambig2|the Arms Micron weapon from ''Prime''|the regular weapon from Generation 1|astro blaster}}
{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''The Astro Blaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Astro Blaster''' (アストロブラスター ''Asutoro Burasutā'') is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[Magi]], [[Dago]], and [[Jigu]]. It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Super Combo Weapon]]s in the Decepticon arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Silas Breakdown''' (Voyager, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-24'''
*'''Rumble''', '''Frenzy''' (Deluxe, [[December 26|12-26]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Numbers'': '''AM-30, AM-31'''
*'''Dreadwing''' (Voyager, [[October 27|10-27]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-22'''

:The Astro Blaster is formed by [[Jigu]] (packaged with [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]]) as the main handle, [[Magi]] (packaged with [[Silas|Silas Breakdown]]) as the bipod, and either [[Dago|Dago (R) or Dago (F)]] as the cannon barrel.

==Notes==
*Like the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] and [[Cosmotector]], the Astro Blaster is named after a Mini-Con weapon from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', namely the [[Space Mini-Con Team]]'s weapon mode that was renamed the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] in English.

[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Prime weapons]]

Talk:Wuji

2013-05-28T15:53:25Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Leonid Tonfa

2013-05-28T15:39:44Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

{{faction|autobot|minicon}}
:''The Leonid Tonfa is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Leonid Tonfa''' (レオニドトンファー ''Reonido Tonfā'') is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[L.P.]], [[Sou]], and [[S.2]] . It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Super Combo Weapon]]s in the Autobot arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''L.P.''' (Voyager, [[December 15|12-15]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-28'''
*'''Sou''' (Voyager, [[August 25|8-25]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-17'''
*'''S.2''' (Deluxe, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-26'''

:The Leonid Tonfa is formed by [[Sou]] (packaged with [[Swerve (Prime)|Autobot Swerve]]) as the main grip, [[S.2]] (packaged with [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]]) as the shorter blade and [[L.P.]] (packaged with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]]) as the longer blade.

==Notes==
* Traditional real-life tonfa are used in pairs, and look more like clubs. However, Japanese pop-culture does feature bladed tonfa (so-called tonfa swords), which the Leonid Tonfa resembles.

[[Category:Melee weapons]]
[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Prime weapons]]

Leonid Tonfa

2013-05-28T15:38:25Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

{{faction|autobot|minicon}}
:''The Leonid Tonfa is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Leonid Tonfa''' (レオニドトンファー ''Reonido Tonfā'') is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[L.P.]], [[Sou]], and [[S.2]] . It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Super Combo Weapon]]s in the Autobot arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''L.P.''' (Voyager, [[December 15|12-15]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-28'''
*'''Sou''' (Voyager, [[August 25|8-25]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-17'''
*'''S.2''' (Deluxe, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-26'''

:The Leonid Tonfa is formed by [[Sou]] (packaged with [[Swerve (Prime)|Autobot Swerve]]) as the main grip, [[S.2]] (packaged with [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] as the shorter blade and [[L.P.]] (packaged with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]] as the longer blade.

==Notes==
* Traditional real-life tonfa are used in pairs, and look more like clubs. However, Japanese pop-culture does feature bladed tonfa (so-called tonfa swords), which the Leonid Tonfa resembles.

[[Category:Melee weapons]]
[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Prime weapons]]

Talk:Wuji

2013-05-28T15:01:32Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

Talk:Wuji

2013-05-27T19:55:26Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: Created page with "Moving Ooje to W.J.? Frankly, I'm not all too happy with the current romanisation myself, but I'm not gonna question it. For all purposes it's the best we got. That said, W.J. ma…"

Ozu (Prime)

2013-02-03T19:52:09Z

JelZe GoldRabbit:

{{faction|minicon|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the Decepticon Arms Micron from ''Prime''|the human from Generation 1|Ozu (G1)}}
:''Ozu is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

{{mainpic}}

'''Ozu''' (オズ ''ozu'') is the [[Arms Micron]] partner of [[Wildrider (Prime)|Wildrider]]. He never forgets.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Stunt Wildrider''' (Deluxe, [[December 26|12-26]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-32'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-37'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Mud'''

: Part of the tenth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Ozu is available only with his larger partner, [[Wildrider (Prime)|Stunt Wildrider]]. He comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit", using [[sticker]]s for detail, and transforms from a robotic elephant or mammoth into a grenade launcher. As part of the Arms Micron [[gimmick]], Ozu features numerous [[5mm post|5mm peg]]-holes and pegs, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

==Notes==
* Ozu can have two different origins. One is as an anagram of ''zou'', from ゾウ, or elephant, or it can come from マンモス or ''manmosu'', the way mammoth is spelled in Japanese.

===Ozu Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Ozu:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Asteroid Drill]]
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-03T11:44:01Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Pack-in Arms Microns */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:90%"
|-
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''AP (Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''HP (Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''SP (Speed Points, circle)'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Ozu (Prime)

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'''Ozu''' (オズ ''ozu'') is the [[Arms Micron]] partner of [[Wildrider (Prime)|Wildrider]]. He never forgets.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Stunt Wildrider''' (Deluxe, [[December 26|12-26]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-32'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-37'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Mud'''

: Part of the tenth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Ozu is available only with his larger partner, [[Wildrider (Prime)|Stunt Wildrider]]. He comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit", using [[sticker]]s for detail, and transforms from a robotic elephant into a blaster of some sort. As part of the Arms Micron [[gimmick]], Ozu features numerous [[5mm post|5mm peg]]-holes and pegs, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

==Notes==
* Ozu is an anagram of ''zou'', from ゾウ, or elephant.

===Ozu Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Ozu:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Asteroid Drill]]
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Dago

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'''Dago''' (ダゴ ''dago'') is the [[Arms Micron]] partner of [[Rumble (WFC)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (WFC)|Frenzy]].

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Rumble''' (Deluxe, [[December 26|12-26]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-30'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-36'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Mystic'''

*'''Frenzy''' (Deluxe, 12-26-12)
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-31'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-36'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Mystic'''

: Part of the tenth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Dago is available with his larger partner, [[Rumble (WFC)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (WFC)|Frenzy]]. He comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit", using [[sticker]]s for detail, and transforms from a robotic octopus into a single piledriver. As part of the Arms Micron [[gimmick]], Dago features numerous [[5mm post|5mm peg]]-holes and pegs, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

:As he comes with not one but two figures, there are two [[variant]]s that differ only in sticker colors. Dago (R) (with Rumble) has red stickers, while Dago (F) (with Frenzy) has blue stickers.

==Notes==
* Dago comes from タコ (''tako''), or octopus.

===Dago Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Dago:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Astro Blaster]]
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (Prime)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (Prime)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:90%"
|-
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''AP (Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''HP (Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''SP (Speed Points, circle)'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-01-25T14:31:44Z

JelZe GoldRabbit: /* Pack-in Arms Microns */ Added Final Battle Megatron and Jet Vehicon General Microns. Feel free to change tags once the Megatron page is corrected.

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|
* M-?? '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (Prime)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-?? '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (Prime)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-?? '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:90%"
|-
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''AP (Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''HP (Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''SP (Speed Points, circle)'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (AMW13 Ultimate Weapon 5 Piece set)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (AMW14 Ultimate Weapon 5 Piece set)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (All four promo Shining R.A.s)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Talk:Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|
* M-?? '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (Prime)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-?? '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (Prime)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-?? '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
* M-?? ??? (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Darkest Megatron]])
* M-?? ??? (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:90%"
|-
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''AP (Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''HP (Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''SP (Speed Points, circle)'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astroblaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (AMW13 Ultimate Weapon 5 Piece set)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (AMW14 Ultimate Weapon 5 Piece set)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (All four promo Shining R.A.s)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
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{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

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===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
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==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Starscream Boomerang

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:''Starscream Boomerang is an Decepticon [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
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The [[Arms Micron]] '''Starscream Boomerang''' (スタースクリームブーメラン ''stāsukurīmu būmeran'') has taken the form of the Decepticon [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]].

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Starscream Boomerang''' (Gacha Arms Micron, 2012)
**''Energon Crystal'': '''AP Poison'''

: Starscream Boomerang is an [[Arms Micron]] figure that transforms from a robot resembling Starscream's robot mode into a boomerang, compatible with the Arms Micron weapon system via numerous [[5mm post|5mm posts and holes]]. He was part of the third wave of [[Gacha]] Arms Microns.

==Notes==
* Starscream Boomerang and the other Arms Microns with robot modes resembling larger show-cast characters are considered separate characters by this wiki on the grounds that the ''only'' fiction we have on them is the over-arcing backstory of the Arms Microns: non-living weapons were exposed to special [[Earth]] energon and turned into living miniature robots. Obviously, being a new form for Starscream doesn't really work with this. So until something official says otherwise...

===Starscream Boomerang Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Starscream Boomerang:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Action Buster]]

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[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Starscream Boomerang

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JelZe GoldRabbit: New page: {{factions|minicon|decepticon}} {{disambig3|starscream}} :''Starscream Boomerang is an Decepticon Mini-Con from the Aligned continuity family.'' {{mainpic}} The Arms Micron ''...

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:''Starscream Boomerang is an Decepticon [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
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The [[Arms Micron]] '''Starscream Boomerang''' (スタースクリームブーメラン ''stāsukrīmu būmeran'') has taken the form of the Decepticon [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]].

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Starscream Boomerang''' (Gacha Arms Micron, 2012)
**''Energon Crystal'': '''AP Poison'''

: Starscream Boomerang is an [[Arms Micron]] figure that transforms from a robot resembling Starscream's robot mode into a boomerang, compatible with the Arms Micron weapon system via numerous [[5mm post|5mm posts and holes]]. He was part of the third wave of [[Gacha]] Arms Microns.

==Notes==
* Starscream Boomerang and the other Arms Microns with robot modes resembling larger show-cast characters are considered separate characters by this wiki on the grounds that the ''only'' fiction we have on them is the over-arcing backstory of the Arms Microns: non-living weapons were exposed to special [[Earth]] energon and turned into living miniature robots. Obviously, being a new form for Starscream doesn't really work with this. So until something official says otherwise...

===Starscream Boomerang Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Starscream Boomerang:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Action Buster]]

}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

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