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Energon Universe 2024 Special

2025-06-24T08:48:05Z

LordZozzy: /* Reprints */

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=''Energon Universe 2024 Special''
|prev=
|next=Energon Universe 2025 Special
|image=Energon Universe Special 2024 FCBD Cover.jpg
|caption=Looks like the Void Rivals are going to Free Comic Book Day!
|title=
|publisher=[[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[May 4]], 2024
|coverdate=May 2024
|editor=[[Sean Mackiewicz]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
}}

'''A glimpse into the future of the Energon Universe...'''

==Contents==
This special contains three stories, each one representing the series that make up the [[Energon Universe]] up to this point:
* A fourteen-page [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] telling what happened to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] when the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' crashed on [[Earth]], by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] and [[Ryan Ottley]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'')
* A six-page [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] about [[Skuxxoid]] and [[Slizardo]], with a cameo by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] by [[Robert Kirkman]] and [[Lorenzo de Felici]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'')
* An eight-page [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] focusing on [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] and the [[Baroness]], by [[Joshua Williamson]] and [[Jason Howard]] (''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]''/''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander'')]]

See individual articles for details.

==Notes==
* This special was first released as part of [[Free Comic Book Day]], with a decidedly not-free version containing no new material released the following Wednesday.

===Covers (10)===
* '''Free Comic Book Day cover:''' Megatron, by Ryan Ottley and [[Annalisa Leoni]].
* '''Cover A:''' Optimus and Megatron in battle, by Daniel Warren Johnson and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover B:''' Skuxxoid and Slizardo, by Lorenzo de Felici.
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Baroness, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' by [[Stephen Green]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' by [[Khary Randolph]] and [[Emilio Lopez]].
* '''Encased Comics exclusive:''' by [[Alessandro Micelli]].
* '''Black Saber Comics exclusive:''' by [[Ivan Tao]].
* '''Carnivore Comics exclusive:''' by [[Gabriele Dell'Otto]].
* '''Cowabunga Comics exclusive:''' by [[Joe Doyle]].

<gallery>
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 FCBD Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover A.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover B.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover C.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover D.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover E.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Encased Comics Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Black Saber Comics Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Carnivore Comics Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cowabunga Comics Cover.jpg
</gallery>

===Reprints===
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' ([[September 4]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534328378 / ISBN 978-1534328372
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #7–12 and the [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] from ''Energon Universe 2024 Special''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' Springer, by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534367746

* '''''Void Rivals Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[May 21]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328246 / ISBN 978-1534328242
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–12 and the [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] from ''Energon Universe 2024 Special''.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534332508

* '''''Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' ([[May 14]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329897 / ISBN 978-1534329898
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''Energon Universe 2024 Special''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534332683

* '''''Duke Volume 1: Knowing is Half the Battle''''' ([[June 5]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398163 / ISBN 978-1534398160 
** Collects ''Duke'' issues #1–5, and the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] from ''Energon Universe Special 2024''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct market exclusive:''' ISBN 978-1534327986 by Tom Reilly. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.

* '''''Codename: G.I. Joe Deluxe Edition Book One''''' ([[June 25]], [[2025]]) ISBN 153432822X / ISBN 978-1534326910 
** Collects ''Duke'' issues #1–5, ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' issues #1–5, and the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] from ''Energon Universe Special 2024''.
** Hardcover format.

==External links==
* [https://www.skybound.com/announcements/energon-universe/skybound-hasbro-energon-universe-special-free-comic-book-day-2024 Press release announcing the FCBD special ]
* [https://www.skybound.com/announcements/energon-universe/skybound-image-hasbro-announce-energon-universe-special-2024-1 Preview of the Energon Universe Special 2024 ]

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound issues]]

Energon Universe 2024 Special

2025-06-24T08:45:51Z

LordZozzy: Added TPB/HC reprints

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=''Energon Universe 2024 Special''
|prev=
|next=Energon Universe 2025 Special
|image=Energon Universe Special 2024 FCBD Cover.jpg
|caption=Looks like the Void Rivals are going to Free Comic Book Day!
|title=
|publisher=[[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[May 4]], 2024
|coverdate=May 2024
|editor=[[Sean Mackiewicz]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
}}

'''A glimpse into the future of the Energon Universe...'''

==Contents==
This special contains three stories, each one representing the series that make up the [[Energon Universe]] up to this point:
* A fourteen-page [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] telling what happened to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] when the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' crashed on [[Earth]], by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] and [[Ryan Ottley]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'')
* A six-page [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] about [[Skuxxoid]] and [[Slizardo]], with a cameo by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] by [[Robert Kirkman]] and [[Lorenzo de Felici]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'')
* An eight-page [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] focusing on [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] and the [[Baroness]], by [[Joshua Williamson]] and [[Jason Howard]] (''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]''/''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander'')]]

See individual articles for details.

==Notes==
* This special was first released as part of [[Free Comic Book Day]], with a decidedly not-free version containing no new material released the following Wednesday.

===Covers (10)===
* '''Free Comic Book Day cover:''' Megatron, by Ryan Ottley and [[Annalisa Leoni]].
* '''Cover A:''' Optimus and Megatron in battle, by Daniel Warren Johnson and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover B:''' Skuxxoid and Slizardo, by Lorenzo de Felici.
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Baroness, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' by [[Stephen Green]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' by [[Khary Randolph]] and [[Emilio Lopez]].
* '''Encased Comics exclusive:''' by [[Alessandro Micelli]].
* '''Black Saber Comics exclusive:''' by [[Ivan Tao]].
* '''Carnivore Comics exclusive:''' by [[Gabriele Dell'Otto]].
* '''Cowabunga Comics exclusive:''' by [[Joe Doyle]].

<gallery>
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 FCBD Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover A.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover B.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover C.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover D.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cover E.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Encased Comics Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Black Saber Comics Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Carnivore Comics Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe Special 2024 Cowabunga Comics Cover.jpg
</gallery>

===Reprints===
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' ([[September 4]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534328378 / ISBN 978-1534328372
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #7–12 and the [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' Springer, by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534367746

* '''''Void Rivals Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[May 21]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328246 / ISBN 978-1534328242
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–12 and the ''Void Rivals'' story from ''Energon Universe 2024 Special''.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534332508

* '''''Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' ([[May 14]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329897 / ISBN 978-1534329898
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534332683

* '''''Duke Volume 1: Knowing is Half the Battle''''' ([[June 5]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398163 / ISBN 978-1534398160 
** Collects ''Duke'' issues #1–5, and the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe Special 2024]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct market exclusive:''' ISBN 978-1534327986 by Tom Reilly. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.

* '''''Codename: G.I. Joe Deluxe Edition Book One''''' ([[June 25]], [[2025]]) ISBN 153432822X / ISBN 978-1534326910 
** Collects ''Duke'' issues #1–5, ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' issues #1–5, and the ''G.I. Joe'' story from ''Energon Universe Special 2024''.
** Hardcover format.

==External links==
* [https://www.skybound.com/announcements/energon-universe/skybound-hasbro-energon-universe-special-free-comic-book-day-2024 Press release announcing the FCBD special ]
* [https://www.skybound.com/announcements/energon-universe/skybound-image-hasbro-announce-energon-universe-special-2024-1 Preview of the Energon Universe Special 2024 ]

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound issues]]

Duke (comic)

2025-06-24T08:39:19Z

LordZozzy: Added announced future hungarian print

{{disambig3|Duke}}

[[File:Duke 1 Cover A.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Duke, Starscream's coming! Oh my god, he's got AirPods in, he can't hear us!"]]

'''''Duke''''' is a comic book miniseries from [[Skybound Entertainment]] that debuted in December 2023. The series is the first of four initial ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' miniseries set in the [[Energon Universe]], which detail how the [[Transformer]]s' arrival on [[Earth]] causes the creation of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]].

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Duke'' issues:|next=Cobra Commander (comic)|content=
* [[Duke issue 1|#1]]
* [[Duke issue 2|#2]]
* [[Duke issue 3|#3]]
* [[Duke issue 4|#4]]
* [[Duke issue 5|#5]]
}}

==Overview==
After [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|surviving an encounter]] with an [[Starscream (G1)|alien jet]], decorated soldier [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Conrad "Duke" Hauser]] searches for answers about the mysterious robotic beings.

==Creative team==
''Duke'' is written by [[Joshua Williamson]], drawn by [[Tom Reilly]], and colored by [[Jordie Bellaire]].

==Collections==
* '''''Duke Volume 1: Knowing is Half the Battle''''' ([[June 5]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398163 / ISBN 978-1534398160 
** Collects ''Duke'' issues #1–5, and the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe Special 2024]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct market exclusive:''' ISBN 978-1534327986 by Tom Reilly. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.

* '''''Codename: G.I. Joe Deluxe Edition Book One''''' ([[June 25]], [[2025]]) ISBN 153432822X / ISBN 978-1534326910 
** Collects ''Duke'' issues #1–5, ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' issues #1–5, and the ''G.I. Joe'' story from ''Energon Universe Special 2024''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Duke V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Knowing is Half the Battle''''' – cover art by Tom Reilly
File:Duke V1 DM.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Knowing is Half the Battle'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Tom Reilly
File:Codename - G.I. Joe B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book One''''' – cover art by [[Andrea Milana]], Tom Reilly and Jordie Bellaire
</gallery>

===International Printings===
====Hungary====
* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 1.''''' ([[August 27]], [[2025]]) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1-6, ''Transformers'' issues #1–6, and ''Duke'' issues #1-5.
** Hardcover format.

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]

Cobra Commander (comic)

2025-06-24T08:38:57Z

LordZozzy: Added announced future hungarian print

{{disambig2|the comic series|the title character|Cobra Commander}}

[[File:Cobra Commander 1 Cover A.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Is that a [[Megatron (G1)|Decepticon Leader]] in your hand or are you just happy to see me?]]

'''''Cobra Commander''''' is a comic book miniseries from [[Skybound Entertainment]] that debuted in January 2024. The series is the second of four initial ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' miniseries set in the [[Energon Universe]], which detail how the [[Transformer]]s' arrival on [[Earth]] causes the creation of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]].

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Cobra Commander'' issues:|prev=Duke (comic)|next=Scarlett (comic)|content=
* [[Cobra Commander issue 1|#1]]
* [[Cobra Commander issue 2|#2]]
* [[Cobra Commander issue 3|#3]]
* [[Cobra Commander issue 4|#4]]
* [[Cobra Commander issue 5|#5]]
}}

==Overview==
After the Transformers arrive on Earth, a [[Cobra Commander|mysterious figure]] plans to use [[Energon]] to start a campaign of global conquest.

==Creative team==
''Cobra Commander'' is written by [[Joshua Williamson]], drawn by [[Andrea Milana]], and colored by [[Annalisa Leoni]].

==Collections==
* '''''Cobra Commander Volume 1: Determined to Rule the World''''' ([[July 10]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398155 / ISBN 978-1534398153 
** Collects ''Cobra Commander'' issues #1–5.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct market exclusive:''' ISBN 978-1534327856 by Tom Reilly. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.

* '''''Codename: G.I. Joe Deluxe Edition Book One''''' ([[June 25]], [[2025]]) ISBN 153432822X / ISBN 978-1534326910 
** Collects ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'' issues #1–5, ''Cobra Commander'' issues #1–5, and the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Cobra Commander V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Determined to Rule the World''''' – cover art by Andrea Milana and Annalisa Leoni
File:Cobra Commander V1 DM.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Determined to Rule the World'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Andrea Milana and Annalisa Leoni
File:Codename - G.I. Joe B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book One''''' – cover art by Andrea Milana, [[Tom Reilly]] and [[Jordie Bellaire]]
</gallery>

===International Printings===
====Hungary====
* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 2.''''' ([[2025]], TBA) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Cobra Commander'' issues #1-5, ''Transformers'' issues #7–12, ''Void Rivals'' issues #7-12, and the ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]

Void Rivals

2025-06-24T08:34:57Z

LordZozzy:

{{Disambig2|the comic series|the mobile game event|Void Rivals (Earth Wars)}}

[[File:VoidRivals01A Cover.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You ever read ''Enemy Mine''?]]

'''''Void Rivals''''' is an ongoing comic series published by [[Skybound Entertainment]] starting in [[June]] [[2023]]. The series serves as the launch of Skybound's [[Energon Universe]], a shared universe featuring both ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' coexisting alongside new creations.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Void Rivals'' issues:|content=
* [[Void Rivals issue 1|#1]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 2|#2]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 3|#3]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 4|#4]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 5|#5]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 6|#6]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 7|#7]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 8|#8]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 9|#9]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 10|#10]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 11|#11]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 12|#12]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 13|#13]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 14|#14]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 15|#15]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 16|#16]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 17|#17]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 18|#18]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 19|#19]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 20|#20]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 21|#21]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 22|#22]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 23|#23]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 24|#24]]
}}

==Overview==
War rages around the [[Sacred Ring]], where the last remnants of the planets [[Agorria]] and [[Zertonia]] have collapsed around a [[Black hole (phenomenon)|black hole]] in a never-ending battle. However, when [[Agorrian]] pilot [[Darak]] and his [[Zertonian]] rival [[Solila]] crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? What secrets have their world leaders been concealing from their populations? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe?

==Creative team==
Skybound founder [[Robert Kirkman]] writes the series, which features art by [[Lorenzo De Felici]], colors by [[Matheus Lopes]] and [[Patricio Delpeche]], and lettering by [[Rus Wooton]].

==Collections==
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 1: More than Meets the Eye''''' ([[February 21]], [[2024]]) ISBN 153439818X / ISBN 978-1534398184
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' ([[September 4]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534328378 / ISBN 978-1534328372
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #7–12 and the [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' Springer, by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534367746

* '''''Void Rivals Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[May 21]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328246 / ISBN 978-1534328242
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–12 and the ''Void Rivals'' story from ''Energon Universe 2024 Special''.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534332508

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta''''' ([[May 28]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328173 / ISBN 978-1534328174
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #13–18.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' Pythona and her Cobra-La soldiers, by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534333154

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 4: First Chosen''''' ([[December 10]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329536 / ISBN 978-1534329539
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #19–24.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: More than Meets the Eye''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V2 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals B1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V3.jpg|'''''Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V3 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: First Chosen''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
</gallery>

===International Printings===
====Hungary====
* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 1.''''' ([[August 27]], [[2025]]) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1-6, ''Transformers'' issues #1–6, and ''Duke'' issues #1-5.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 2.''''' ([[2025]], TBA) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Cobra Commander'' issues #1-5, ''Transformers'' issues #7–12, ''Void Rivals'' issues #7-12, and the ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

==Notes==
* ''Void Rivals''{{'}} status as the launch for the Energon Universe was kept secret for almost the entirety of the comic's promotion, with Kirkman only revealing its existence to retailers just before the first issue's FOC date. Bleeding Cool would ultimately leak it a few days before release.
* While it initially seemed that ''Void Rivals''{{'}} status as an original creation meant Skybound would own it, the copyright notice for the series, placed at the back of issue 1, reads, "VOID RIVALS and all related characters are trademarks of [[Hasbro]] and are used with permission. © 2023 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro." and includes the Hasbro logo. One has to wonder if that's how Kirkman got Hasbro to even sign off on the idea in the first place. Kirkman and De Felici receive additional credit, acknowledging them as the creators of ''Void Rivals'', starting with issue #2.

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]
[[Category:Void Rivals]]

Transformers (2023 comic)

2025-06-24T08:32:00Z

LordZozzy:

{{Disambig3|Transformers}}

[[File:Transformers 2023 1 cvr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You don't have to be the greatest Prime ever. You just have to be the greatest you.]]

'''''Transformers''''' is an ongoing comic series from [[Skybound Entertainment]] that debuted on [[October 4]], [[2023]]. It is the first ''Transformers'' title released under Skybound, following previous publisher [[IDW Publishing]]'s loss of the license in [[2022]]. The series is part of the [[Energon Universe]], sharing continuity with Skybound's ''[[Void Rivals]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' comics.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Transformers'' issues:|content=
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|#1]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|#2]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 3|#3]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|#4]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 5|#5]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|#6]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|#7]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 8|#8]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|#9]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 10|#10]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|#11]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|#12]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|#13]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|#14]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 15|#15]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 16|#16]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|#17]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 18|#18]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 19|#19]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 20|#20]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 21|#21]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 22|#22]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 23|#23]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 24|#24]]
}}

==Overview==
While coping with losing his older brother, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], and his girlfriend, [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] discover the derelict ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' spacecraft just as the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s have reactivated. With Decepticon leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] mysteriously missing, the Cybertronian [[Great War (G1)|civil war]] resumes on [[Earth]], forcing [[human]]ity to reckon with the alien invaders. With the Decepticons seeking to suck Earth dry of its energy to fuel their conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], and his few remaining troops are forced to utilize what limited resources they have to protect the planet. Meanwhile, tensions among the Decepticons are high; [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] clash for leadership and slowly drive the faction to split down the middle.

==Creative team==
[[Daniel Warren Johnson]] wrote and drew the series for the first six issues, with colors provided by Johnson's longtime collaborator, [[Mike Spicer]]. With issue #7, Johnson shifted into purely scripting the series, with [[Jorge Corona]] taking over as the primary artist. Johnson has announced that he will leave the series as a writer following issue #24.

The series has also featured several guest artists and fill-ins for some issues: [[Jason Howard]] was the artist for issues #13 and #14, [[Sarah Stern]] served as colorist for issues #15 and #16, and issue #19 featured art by [[Ludo Lullabi]] with colors by [[Adriano Lucas]].

==Collections==
* '''''Transformers Volume 1: Robots in Disguise''''' ([[May 8]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive:''' by [[Matthew Allison]]. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327818
*** '''Comics Etc. Exclusive:''' by [[Stewart McKenny]] & [[John Law]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by [[Jonboy Meyers]]. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534327726
*** '''Gotham City Limit Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327771
*** '''Jonathan Comics Exclusive:''' by Jason Howard. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Things From Another World Exclusive:''' by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]]. Limited to 400 copies. ISBN 978-1534327887
*** '''TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive:''' by [[Pasquale Ferrara]]. Limited to 300 copies.

* '''''Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' ([[November 13]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534354869
*** '''TopShelfComic Exclusive:''' by [[David Mack]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Verse Comics Exclusive:''' by [[Kei Zama]]. ISBN 978-1534326729

* '''''Transformers Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[April 30]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328238 / ISBN 978-1534328235
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–12.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Bookdelivery Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 200 copies. ISBN 978-1534328679
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534329607
*** '''[[Hasbro Pulse]] Exclusive:''' by [[Tom Whalen]]. ISBN 978-1534398414
*** '''TopShelfComic Exclusive:''' by [[Marcelo Matere]]. Limited to 200 copies.

* '''''Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' ([[May 14]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329897 / ISBN 978-1534329898
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534332683

* '''''Transformers Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' ([[November 26]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534332588 / ISBN 978-1534332584
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Matthew Allison]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Comics Etc. Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Comics Etc. Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Stewart McKenny]] & [[John Law]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Jonboy Meyers]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Gotham City Limit Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Gotham City Limit Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Jonathan Comics Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Jonathan Comics Exclusive''' – cover art by Jason Howard
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Things From Another World Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Things From Another World Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Pasquale Ferrara Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Pasquale Ferrara]]
File:Transformers 2023 V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V2 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V2 TopShelfComic Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' TopShelfComic Exclusive''' – cover art by [[David Mack]]
File:Transformers 2023 V2 Verse Comics Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Verse Comics Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Kei Zama]]
File:Transformers 2023 B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Bookdelivery Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Bookdelivery Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Hasbro Pulse Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' [[Hasbro Pulse]] Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Tom Whalen]]
File:Transformers 2023 B1 TopShelfComic Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' TopShelfComic Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]]
File:Transformers 2023 V3.jpg|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V3 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
</gallery>

===International Printings===
====China====
The Chinese version was translated by [[NOTRAB]] and released by Tiandi Press in China.

* '''''Transformers: Reignition of War''''' ([[November]], [[2024]]) ISBN 978-7545586046
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Transformers: No Way Home''''' ([[November]], [[2024]]) ISBN 978-7545586053
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Transformers: Hope in the Abyss''''' (TPA) ISBN 978-7545536027
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Chinese.JPG|'''''Transformers: Reignition of War''''' (变形金刚：战火重燃)
File:Transformers 2023 V2 Chinese.JPG|'''''Transformers: No Way Home''''' (变形金刚：故土难归)
</gallery>

====Germany====
* '''''Transformers Band 1: Roboter unter uns!''''' ([[February 26]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1 German.jpg|'''''Band 1: Roboter unter uns!'''''
</gallery>

====Hungary====
* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 1.''''' ([[August 27]], [[2025]]) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1-6, ''Transformers'' issues #1–6, and ''Duke'' issues #1-5.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 2.''''' ([[2025]], TBA) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Cobra Commander'' issues #1-5, ''Transformers'' issues #7–12, ''Void Rivals'' issues #7-12, and the ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

==Awards and nominations==
===2024 Eisner Awards===
* Best Continuing Series '''(WINNER)'''
* Best Writer/Artist - Daniel Warren Johnson '''(WINNER)'''
* Best Lettering - [[Rus Wooton]]; shared nomination with 10 other series, including ''Void Rivals''

==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.]]
* Before the comic's release, the first issue of Void Rivals laid the groundwork for the series, featuring a guest appearance by Jetfire. Skybound hadn't formally announced their license acquisition and the aforementioned Jetfire appearance was a surprise reveal.

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]

Transformers (2023 comic)

2025-06-24T08:31:09Z

LordZozzy: Added announced future hungarian prints

{{Disambig3|Transformers}}

[[File:Transformers 2023 1 cvr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You don't have to be the greatest Prime ever. You just have to be the greatest you.]]

'''''Transformers''''' is an ongoing comic series from [[Skybound Entertainment]] that debuted on [[October 4]], [[2023]]. It is the first ''Transformers'' title released under Skybound, following previous publisher [[IDW Publishing]]'s loss of the license in [[2022]]. The series is part of the [[Energon Universe]], sharing continuity with Skybound's ''[[Void Rivals]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' comics.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Transformers'' issues:|content=
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|#1]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|#2]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 3|#3]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|#4]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 5|#5]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|#6]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|#7]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 8|#8]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|#9]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 10|#10]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|#11]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|#12]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|#13]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|#14]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 15|#15]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 16|#16]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|#17]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 18|#18]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 19|#19]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 20|#20]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 21|#21]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 22|#22]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 23|#23]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 24|#24]]
}}

==Overview==
While coping with losing his older brother, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], and his girlfriend, [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] discover the derelict ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' spacecraft just as the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s have reactivated. With Decepticon leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] mysteriously missing, the Cybertronian [[Great War (G1)|civil war]] resumes on [[Earth]], forcing [[human]]ity to reckon with the alien invaders. With the Decepticons seeking to suck Earth dry of its energy to fuel their conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], and his few remaining troops are forced to utilize what limited resources they have to protect the planet. Meanwhile, tensions among the Decepticons are high; [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] clash for leadership and slowly drive the faction to split down the middle.

==Creative team==
[[Daniel Warren Johnson]] wrote and drew the series for the first six issues, with colors provided by Johnson's longtime collaborator, [[Mike Spicer]]. With issue #7, Johnson shifted into purely scripting the series, with [[Jorge Corona]] taking over as the primary artist. Johnson has announced that he will leave the series as a writer following issue #24.

The series has also featured several guest artists and fill-ins for some issues: [[Jason Howard]] was the artist for issues #13 and #14, [[Sarah Stern]] served as colorist for issues #15 and #16, and issue #19 featured art by [[Ludo Lullabi]] with colors by [[Adriano Lucas]].

==Collections==
* '''''Transformers Volume 1: Robots in Disguise''''' ([[May 8]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive:''' by [[Matthew Allison]]. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327818
*** '''Comics Etc. Exclusive:''' by [[Stewart McKenny]] & [[John Law]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by [[Jonboy Meyers]]. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534327726
*** '''Gotham City Limit Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327771
*** '''Jonathan Comics Exclusive:''' by Jason Howard. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Things From Another World Exclusive:''' by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]]. Limited to 400 copies. ISBN 978-1534327887
*** '''TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive:''' by [[Pasquale Ferrara]]. Limited to 300 copies.

* '''''Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' ([[November 13]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534354869
*** '''TopShelfComic Exclusive:''' by [[David Mack]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Verse Comics Exclusive:''' by [[Kei Zama]]. ISBN 978-1534326729

* '''''Transformers Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[April 30]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328238 / ISBN 978-1534328235
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–12.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Bookdelivery Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 200 copies. ISBN 978-1534328679
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534329607
*** '''[[Hasbro Pulse]] Exclusive:''' by [[Tom Whalen]]. ISBN 978-1534398414
*** '''TopShelfComic Exclusive:''' by [[Marcelo Matere]]. Limited to 200 copies.

* '''''Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' ([[May 14]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329897 / ISBN 978-1534329898
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534332683

* '''''Transformers Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' ([[November 26]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534332588 / ISBN 978-1534332584
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Matthew Allison]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Comics Etc. Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Comics Etc. Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Stewart McKenny]] & [[John Law]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Jonboy Meyers]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Gotham City Limit Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Gotham City Limit Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Jonathan Comics Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Jonathan Comics Exclusive''' – cover art by Jason Howard
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Things From Another World Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Things From Another World Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Pasquale Ferrara Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Pasquale Ferrara]]
File:Transformers 2023 V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V2 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V2 TopShelfComic Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' TopShelfComic Exclusive''' – cover art by [[David Mack]]
File:Transformers 2023 V2 Verse Comics Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Verse Comics Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Kei Zama]]
File:Transformers 2023 B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Bookdelivery Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Bookdelivery Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Hasbro Pulse Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' [[Hasbro Pulse]] Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Tom Whalen]]
File:Transformers 2023 B1 TopShelfComic Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' TopShelfComic Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]]
File:Transformers 2023 V3.jpg|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V3 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
</gallery>

===International Printings===
====China====
The Chinese version was translated by [[NOTRAB]] and released by Tiandi Press in China.

* '''''Transformers: Reignition of War''''' ([[November]], [[2024]]) ISBN 978-7545586046
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Transformers: No Way Home''''' ([[November]], [[2024]]) ISBN 978-7545586053
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Transformers: Hope in the Abyss''''' (TPA) ISBN 978-7545536027
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Chinese.JPG|'''''Transformers: Reignition of War''''' (变形金刚：战火重燃)
File:Transformers 2023 V2 Chinese.JPG|'''''Transformers: No Way Home''''' (变形金刚：故土难归)
</gallery>

====Germany====
* '''''Transformers Band 1: Roboter unter uns!''''' ([[February 26]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

====Hungary====
* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 1.''''' ([[August 27]], [[2025]]) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1-6, ''Transformers'' issues #1–6, and ''Duke'' issues #1-5.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 2.''''' ([[2025]], TBA) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Cobra Commander'' issues #1-5, ''Transformers'' issues #7–12, ''Void Rivals'' issues #7-12, and the ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1 German.jpg|'''''Band 1: Roboter unter uns!'''''
</gallery>

==Awards and nominations==
===2024 Eisner Awards===
* Best Continuing Series '''(WINNER)'''
* Best Writer/Artist - Daniel Warren Johnson '''(WINNER)'''
* Best Lettering - [[Rus Wooton]]; shared nomination with 10 other series, including ''Void Rivals''

==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.]]
* Before the comic's release, the first issue of Void Rivals laid the groundwork for the series, featuring a guest appearance by Jetfire. Skybound hadn't formally announced their license acquisition and the aforementioned Jetfire appearance was a surprise reveal.

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]

Transformers One (film)

2024-10-23T21:12:58Z

LordZozzy:

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|caption=The motion picture you are about to see is an adaptation of the [[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]] story. While artistic and historical license has been taken, we believe that this film is true to the essence, values and integrity of a story that is a cornerstone of faith for [[fandom|millions of people worldwide]].
|production companies=[[Hasbro Entertainment]] [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]] Bayhem Films [[Paramount Animation]] New Republic Pictures
|distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]
|executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]] [[Zev Foreman]] [[Olivier Dumont]] [[Brian Oliver]] [[B.J. Farmer]] [[Matt Quigg]] [[Greg Moordain]]
|producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] [[Tom DeSanto]] [[Don Murphy]] [[Michael Bay]] [[Mark Vahradian]] [[Aaron Dem]]
|story by=[[Andrew Barrer]] [[Gabriel Ferrari]]
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|music by= [[Brian Tyler]]
|release date=[[September 20]], [[2024]]
|runtime=104 minutes
|budget= $75 million
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Eric Pearson]], [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] from a story by Barrer and Ferrari,<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" />

{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}

==Synopsis==
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.

[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 a rare first-edition decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.

[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using [[jet pack]]s and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jet pack to save their coworker, but the chaos ends up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted to waste management duty, despite Orion sticking up for her and taking the blame.

That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. On the day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jet packs to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jet packs and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially their fellow cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.

[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.

The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio gives chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.

The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty, only to become horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back, the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the Cybertronian fauna with a massive cannon blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.

[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do My wonders.]]
Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a [[Mouth of Unicron|hidden and extremely creepy cave]]. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror: the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, their bodies lying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempt to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newborn Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]] and learn the city's garbage trains are actually transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs from four of the fallen Primes, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid spotted the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to wipe out the squad, allowing Orion and the others to escape, but is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.

The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved.

Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.

[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]
Along the path to Iacon, a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis... Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as D-16 crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as D-16 manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rallies behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.

[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''[[Roll out|Transform and ROLL OUT]]!''"

The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, using a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.

Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave, and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan... until Orion and the miners leap into the fray and cut a swath through the incoming horde, armed with their jet packs and mining tools. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, and revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her head. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.

[[File:TFOneSentinelvsD16.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I will not be dictated to. I will not be threatened.]]
Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launch into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a ''very'' over-enthusiastic entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons are broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.

Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. D-16 grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. With this betrayal, he vows he is ''done'' saving Orion from his mistakes and lets his dying friend plummet into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16, insistent that there will be no more Primes, kills Sentinel by bisecting him with his hands. He then seizes Megatronus' cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.

[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes as Trion announce that Primus has deemed him worthy for the future of Cybertron and to carry the Matrix of Leadership, reformatting Orion and restoring his spark to declare him the newest of the Primes: "Optimus Prime", before being sent rocketing back to the surface in a blaze of blue light.

Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. During their fight, Optimus manifests an energy battle axe to fight against Megatron along with Starscream, Soundwave, and Shockwave before using it to destroy Megatron's new cannon, ultimately winning their fight. Unwilling to kill his oldest friend, Optimus reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the surface. Megatron seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.

With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life: energon flows once again from the planet's core to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.
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==Cast==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=Miners
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]])
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]]
*[[Firestar (One)|Firestar]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref>
*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]]
*[[Moonracer (One)|Moonracer]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]]
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Smokescreen (One)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]]

|h2=[[High Guard]]
|c2=
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]
*[[Redwing (One)|Redwing]]

|h3=[[Thirteen#One film|Primes]]
|c3=
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])
*[[The Fallen#One film|Megatronus Prime]]
*[[Alchemist Prime#One film|Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Amalgamous Prime#One film|Amalgamous Prime]]
*[[Liege Maximo#One film|Liege Maximo]]
*[[Micronus Prime#One film|Micronus Prime]]
*[[Nexus Prime#One film|Nexus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Onyx Prime#One film|Onyx Prime]]
*[[Prima#One film|Prima Prime]]
*[[Quintus Prime#One film|Quintus Prime]]
*[[Solus Prime#One film|Solus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Vector Prime#One film|Vector Prime]]

|c4=
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]
*[[Quintesson Soldier]]s
*[[Primus]]
*[[Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/>
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)
*[[Control Room Guys]] (Josh Cooley)

'''Racers'''
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])

|nonumbering=true
}}
<references group=note/>

==Quotes==
"Let me guess. Chased out of the archive?" 
"Yeah. I had to jump out of a window this time. Almost died. It was wild." 
"And digging through ancient data is worth dying for?" 
"Yes, it is." 
"Oh, I need a new best friend..."
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' meet up before their shift.

"Are you ''crazy?!''" 
"Sure feels like it!"
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.

"You just '''had''' to do it, didn't you?" 
"Me? What did I do?" 
"You just had to go to the surface, had to enter the Iacon 5000, you just '''HAD''' to break protocol!" 
"Who cares about protocol?" 
"'''I do'''! I care! Because nothing bad happens when you ''stay on protocol!''" 
"Sentinel Prime has been forcing us to work in the mines until our gears strip. And all the while he's been giving our Energon away to our greatest enemies!" 
"And what do you think he's gonna do to us when he finds out that we know?!" 
"I'm not thinking about what ''he's'' going to do, I'm thinking about what ''we're'' going to do." 
"That's the whole thing! You're never thinking about anything else, just yourself. Fantastic! Another Orion Pax 'master plan'! I can't wait to hear this!" 
"Don't you want to stop him?" 
"NO, '''I WANT TO KILL HIM!''' I wanna put Sentinel in chains and march him through the mines so everyone can see him for the '''false Prime''' that he is! I want him to suffer, and then to ''die'' in ''darkness.'' But we all know it doesn't matter what I want, ''right'', Pax? The fact is, we're just cogless bots. Right? We had limited options, and now... now we have ''none''."
:—The first cracks show in '''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''''s friendship.

"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in his chest, but the spark in that resides in their core. A spark that gives you the will to make your world better. My fellow Primes had that spark. And I see their strength in you. Take their cogs and access your full potential. Prima. Onyx. Alchemist. Micronus. Warriors of noble spirit, loyalty, strength. Their uniqueness enhanced by these. They were one. ''You'' are one. '''ALL''' are one!" 
"Wait. We have... You-- You gave us..." 
"The ability to change your world. How you choose to use that power is up to you."
:—'''Alpha Trion''' inaugurates '''Orion Pax''' and our heroes with the tried and true phrase.

'''Starscream''': Now, are you spies, or incompetent lackeys? 
'''Orion Pax''': We're not spies. 
'''Elita-1''': But he is incompetent.
:—Elita-1 on her boss-to-be

"Uh... why is he gagged?" 
"He wouldn't stop talking." 
"Even when he was unconscious?" 
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.

"Listen to me, I really want you to hear this. Are you listening?" 
[Orion looks up at Elita] 
"I'm better than you." 
"Yeah, okay, I'm hearing you." 
"I'm better than you in every way, ''except'' you have hope. You always have. You went back into the mine to rescue Jazz, you snuck up to the surface to find the Matrix of Leadership!" 
"Oh, yeah, and how'd that work out?" 
"My point is that your instincts tell you to break protocol for a ''reason''. This blind optimism that you have is why you make such bold and courageous choices. That are also extremely stupid." 
"First time giving a pep talk?" 
"You're inspiring. You can envision a better future that no one else can see. If you ever want to see B and D-16 again, that, ''that'' is the Orion Pax that we need right now. Listen to me. We can do this."
:—'''Elita-1''' attempts to give '''Orion Pax''' a pep-talk. ''Attempts'' to.

'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?" 
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out." 
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!" 
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!" 
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.

'''Jazz''': "Is that... Orion?" 
'''Orion Pax''': "Jazz." 
'''Jazz''': "Is it really you?" 
'''Orion''': "Yeah, I know I, uh, look a little... different." 
'''Jazz''': "Little? There's nothing 'little' about you." 
'''Ironhide''': "Uh- How is this possible?" 
'''Moonracer''': "Sentinel told us you died from your race injuries!" 
'''Orion''': "Sentinel is a '''liar'''." 
'''Arcee''': "Huh?" 
'''Ironhide''': "What?" 
'''Orion''': "Look, I know how this will sound coming from me. I was never the most... ''focused'' miner, but as you can see, everything is different now. I went to the surface. And I learned the truth. My friends, we were ''all'' born with transformation cogs. And then Sentinel, ''he stole them from us.'' '''He took away our ability to make our own decisions.''' '''''He stole our freedom.''''' But now, I'm offering you your first '''real choice'''. You can work a twenty-third shift and mine yourself to death, or fight back against Sentinel with me. Right now." 
'''Sideswipe''': "How are we supposed to do that?" 
'''Arcee''': "We can't fight. We don't have cogs." 
'''Orion''': "What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest, but the spark that resides in their core. A spark that gives you the will to make your world better. And that spark, Sentinel can ''never'' take from us." 
'''Jazz''': "There's not enough of us. We need an army." 
'''Orion''': "And we have one. Elita is bringing troops. We are not alone in this. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me. Nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"
:—And with the miners chanting his name, Orion Pax delivers his first heroic speech.

''(Airachnid opens the back of her head to reveal'' dozens ''of eyes.)'' 
"You can't defeat me, miner. ''I see '''everything.'''''" 
"Yes, you do, except for that tower we're about to crash into."
:—'''Airachnid''' gets creepy and '''Orion Pax''' gets an idea.

"You pathetic little twits. Did you really think you could knock down what I've built?" 
"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!" 
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"
:—'''Sentinel Prime''' teaches '''Orion Pax''' that he won't go down without a fight.

"I'm ''done'' saving you."
:—'''D-16''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.

"The Age of Primes has ended! '''NO MORE FALSE PROPHETS'''! Follow me, and you will ''never again'' be ''deceived!'' '''RISE UP!''' ''I'' will lead us all into the future! ''I...'' '''AM...''' '''''MEGATRON!'''''"
:—With the death of Sentinel Prime, '''D-16''' renames himself as '''Megatron'''

"''Orion Pax.'' Your noble sacrifice for the greater good has proven you worthy in the eyes of Primus. He entrusts in you the future of Cybertron, and... the Matrix of Leadership! '''Arise...''' '''''Optimus Prime.'''''"
:—Speaking for Primus, '''Alpha Trion''' and the Primes rebuild Orion Pax.

"We could have built the future ''together!"'' 
"I'll build it myself. After I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"
:-'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.

"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way." 
"This isn't over... ''Prime.''"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.

"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.

"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...

"Sentinel, the betrayer, is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will ''not'' be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.

==Continuity notes==
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films.

It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127", the function of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in which it dissolves into dust if it deems someone unworthy to wield it and the incorporation of a closing monologue delivered by Optimus—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government.

As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity"<ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.

==Transformers references==
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities.
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots.
* All the character designs are far closer to their Generation 1 designs (both the cartoon and the original toys) than the previous films. Characters also earn their iconic design traits in pivotal scenes, such as Optimus Prime's [[Energon-axe]] and [[mouthplate]], or Megatron's [[fusion cannon]]. In the final scene, many miners gain details to match their Generation 1-selves even closer after they receive their cogs; in particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream, Soundwave, and Megatron's newly applied insignias in the post-credits scene are also in the same place as their original counterparts, with Starscream's even being upside-down!
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure. Much like Orion Pax, his modern gladiator job is paid homage in his fight with Starscream.
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action film series counterpart]]: his helmet design and blasters bear a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. The name "B-127" derives from the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where, much like this film, he did not receive the name "Bumblebee" on Cybertron. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' Bumblebee's melee weapons.
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to her [[Elita-One (Movie)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' design]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". (This exclusion is perhaps less odd when one considers that subsequent to 1985, Disney secured a near-strangehold on toys named "Ariel".)
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], the former leader of Cybertron in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity]]. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel draws from his "Aligned" counterpart, his [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' appearance]], and has details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]] and the thematically similar character, [[Nominus Prime]]. Sentinel's battle mode is inspired by his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from the ''Megatron Origin'' comic. He also has his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin, as well as carrying on his 'arrogant jerkwad' personality rather than the more stoic attitude of other Sentinels. His blade weapon takes specific inspiration from DOTM though with blades that can retract or alternate ends as seen when talking to Alpha Trion.
* Airachnid is derived from the ''Prime'' [[Airachnid (Prime)|character of the same name]]—a notable inclusion given the primarily G1-based main cast—sharing a similar design, alternate mode as a helicopter, and antagonistic personality. Role-wise, however, she draws from her [[Airachnid (G1)|IDW 2005 counterpart]] being a subordinate of the [[Starscream_(G1)/2005_IDW_continuity|shady sovereign ruler of Cybertron]].
* Like Sentinel Prime, the Quintessons are primarily based on their depiction in the "Aligned" lorebook [[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|''The Covenant of Primus'']], which depicted them as shadowy manipulators who ruled Cybertron and exploited its natural resources through a proxy government; notably, the Quintessons in the ''Covenant'' helped maintain their hold on Transformer civilization by withholding the power to transform from the general populace. In a notable deviation from traditional ''Transformers'' lore, the bodies and starships of the film's Quintessons appear to be organic in nature.
* Primus' design seen in the hologram Orion plays is largely based on the [[IP infringement|"third party"]] 01 Studio Seed figure, itself inspired by the oft-referenced [[:File:UltimateGuidePrimus.jpg|original character model]] for his planet-body from [[DK Publishing|DK]]'s [[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|''The Ultimate Guide'']]. His head and chest are closer to his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, also pulling a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|that toy]]'s transformation scheme. Primus' willing sacrifice of his locomotion and birthing of the Thirteen pulls from his appearance in the eponymous ''Covenant of Primus''.
* The Thirteen are similarly based on their "Aligned"' incarnations for their backstory and designs. Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively, while Vector Prime is based squarely on his [[:File:VectorPrimeGoldCG.jpg|original ''Galaxy Force'' concept art]].
* Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol (or vice versa in-universe), although it is far more obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus' face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.
* Alpha Trion's abilities to recreate and store memories as information calls back to the archival role of his [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Aligned counterpart]]. His alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]].
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game.
* The Thirteen are not actually referred to as the "Thirteen", but rather the Primes or the "Council of Elders", a term that originated in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. This is likely because it would contradict Sentinel's narrative painting himself as a fourteenth Prime. Notably, none of the archives or displays of the Thirteen include Sentinel.
* The cameo miners mostly draw from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)/cast#Season 1|1984 Autobot cast of the original cartoon]], along with the [[Female Autobots]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and recolors such as [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. The background High Guard characters, meanwhile, are based on the endless Starscream recolors that have appeared throughout ''Transformers'', commonly known as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. Notably, one of their helmet variations is based on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity#Cybertron cartoon|''Cybertron'' Starscream]]'s, while some Seekers including [[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]] sport triple-barreled weapons on their arms that resemble the [[neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron'' – specifically the split-in-half configuration seen in the [[Starscream (WFC)/toys#Generations|''Fall of Cybertron'' Starscream toy]] and its redecoes, even including a gear-shaped detail behind the barrels echoing the gears on the toy's accessories.
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream/the Seekers, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, and Arcee have details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs.
*The jet modes of Starscream/the Seekers are also based on ''Bumblebee'', while Soundwave's vehicle mode is based on his [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|''Studio Series Bumblebee'' toy]]. Shockwave's alternate mode resembles his [[Shockwave (WFC)|''War for Cybertron'' counterpart]], and both he and Starscream/the Seekers have details from their [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toys]].
*When Orion "transforms" to run away from the guards, he moves his limbs in a way that evokes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Toys|his original toy]]'s transformation.
* The Matrix causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia.
** Racers based on their Generation 1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Tracks (One)|Tracks]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cosmos (One)|Cosmos]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattershot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], [[Bludgeon (One)|Bludgeon]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".
** Racers based on their ''Generation 2'' counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in the Spanish subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!
* After being knocked off the train and stranded on the surface, Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16, and B-127 a bunch of "idiot [[GoBots|go-bots]]".
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''Transformers: Prime'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler. "The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''The Transformers: The Movie'''s "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.
* The notion of the Matrix actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
* Alpha Trion announces "All are one!" as he bequeaths the main quartet their new transformation cogs, a reference to the classic slogan "[['Til all are one]]!" originating from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* An empty Matrix chamber is visible behind Orion's chest window after receiving his cog, even before finding the actual Matrix.
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref>
*Soundwave scans Orion's electrical impulses to check if he is lying, a rarely referenced ability from his [[Soundwave (G1)|original toy's bio]].
*Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did in the original Generation 1 cartoon. Similarly, Optimus Prime's faceplate bobs up and down when he speaks.
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice (for Steve Buscemi, anyway) when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]].
*Shockwave and Elita have a small rivalry, reflecting their Generation 1 versions in Elita's introduction episode, "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]".
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.
[[File:TFoneOrionJump.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Let my people go!]]
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentally, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''. Orion finding the Matrix in the planet's core also evokes the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games.
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]].
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.
* Megatron using a long piece of sharp, orange shrapnel to attack Optimus comes from their iconic fight in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* Optimus using a defeated Shockwave's cannon to attack another enemy is a fighting move Optimus made in ''Dark of the Moon''.
* After Optimus and Megatron's fight concludes, Megatron is shown with "tear stains" of mech fluid under his eyes, precisely matching the fluid-streaks the original Megatron had running down ''his'' face after his fight with Optimus in ''The Transformers: The Movie''. In ''One'', Megatron then declares "This isn't over, Prime," mirroring his line from ''The Movie'': "It's over, Prime."
* When restoring Cybertron's Energon supply, Optimus holds the Matrix in the same pose Hot Rod holds it when transforming into Rodimus at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
* Optimus' concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space, continuing the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending in such a way, introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]].
*Optimus' transformation during his ending monologue is accompanied by the original transformation noise.
* In the post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].

==Real-life references==
* One of B-127's "friends" is named [https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw?t=104 A-A-Tron].

==Errors==
* The history record about Primus, the Primes, and the Matrix that Orion Pax watches in the archives is recorded by [[Laurence Fishburne|a voice]] that clearly belongs to Alpha Trion. Yet, the events described in the history record include the disappearance of the Matrix, which happened after the Primes were killed and Alpha Trion went offline. So how could Alpha Trion have made that recording when he was lying comatose in a cave during that time?
* Many of the miners based on recognizable characters appear multiple times in the background or between shots, with many, such as Ironhide, having numerous occupations and being in multiple places at the same time.
* Mirage, with the colors and land-based vehicle mode of his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], appears on the leaderboard of the Iacon 5000, but one of the cogless miners is clearly based on Generation 1 Mirage.
* Chromia is the racer that wins the Iacon 5000, but a bot that better resembles [[Chromia (G1)|Generation 1 Chromia]] appears as a miner too.
* One of the cogless miners is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, the scene after the Iacon 5000 in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".
* Airachnid's legs are floating behind her back in her conversation with Sentinel Prime after he murders Alpha Trion.
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. She wasn't exaggerating when she said "I see ''everything''"!

==Music==
A score album, ''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The score also has other Transformers references, both in the melodies and titles of the tracks. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].

Canadian DJ {{w|Excision_(musician)|Excision}} released the dubstep song "Together As One", which samples numerous lines from the film's cast, as part of the film's marketing campaign. Many of the lines in this song would go unused in the film's final cut. Chinese artist {{w|Yuqi}} released the song "ONE" as part of the film's Chinese marketing campaign. Neither song is present in the film.

==Reception==
{{quote|Just when you’re about to give up on stories that endlessly repackage the same trademarked properties, along comes a movie like Josh Cooley’s “Transformers One.” As its subtly confident title suggests, it carries itself as if nobody had ever made a Transformers movie before.|Matt Zoller Seitz|[https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/transformers-one-film-review Rogerebert.com]}}

While [[Michael Bay]]'s ''Transformers'' films were notable for their record-breaking profits despite overwhelmingly negative reviews, ''Transformers One'' faced the opposite problem. While [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|the previous theatrical ''Transformers'' film]] met with mixed reviews, ''Transformers One'' enjoyed an almost universally positive reception from both film critics and casual moviegoers. Critics praised the film's visual design, its nuanced approach to characterization and worldbuilding, and the performances of the film's voice actors, with many singling out Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry for their portrayals of Orion Pax and D-16. As of October 2024, its RottenTomatoes rating sits at 89% positive critical reviews and 98% positive audience reviews.

In the United States and Canada, ''Transformers One'' was originally projected to gross between 30 and 40 million dollars on its opening weekend. Ultimately, the film only made 24.6 million dollars, and finished second in the box office behind ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}'' (which had been released ''two weeks'' prior) in a surprise upset. <ref> [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-can-transformers-one-borrow-a-page-from-spider-verse-and-recover-1236009559/ "Box Office: Can Transformers One Borrow a Page From Spider-Verse and Recover?"] </ref> In its second weekend, the film lost out out to rival animated robot movie ''{{w|The Wild Robot}}'', and ultimately took in a mere 9.2 million dollars after suffering a 62.8% drop. <ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/09/box-office-megalopolis-the-wild-robot-1236101618/ "'Wild Robot' Powers To Third Best September Animated Pic Debut With $35M; 'Megalopolis' Collapses With $4M & D+ CinemaScore; 'Saturday Night' Alive In Limited Release -- Box Office Update" </ref>

==Development timeline==
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill Who knows what miracles you can achieve When you believe, somehow you will You will when you believe'']]
*March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref>
*December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref>
*April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" />
*May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref>
*May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref>
*January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref>
*April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref>
*April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref>
*April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref>
*May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref>
*June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref>
*June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref>
*July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref>
*December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref>
*April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref>
*April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref>
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth? By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]? You can never see with your eyes on Earth Look through Heaven's eyes Look at your life. Look at your life Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]
*April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref>
*May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref>
*June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref>
*June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref>
*June 12, 2024 — Several media outlets, including representatives from TFWiki, are invited to an [[Transformers One London advance screening|advance screening]] hosted by di Bonaventura and Cooley.
*June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref>
*June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref>
*July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref>
*July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref>
*July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and in New York City.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref>
*July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref>
*July 25, 2024 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref>
*August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref>
*August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref>
*August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref>
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref>
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref>
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref>
*September 17, 2024 — In an interview with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Josh Cooley, when asked again about ''One''{{'}}s relation to any of the live-action movies, di Bonaventura stated, "It was like 300 million years before the [[Transformers (film)|first Michael Bay movie]], so if that's a prequel, that's a prequel."<ref>[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-and-josh-cooley-interview/ Transformers One Producer Hopes For Sequel & Confirms G.I. Joe Crossover]</ref>
*September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref>
*September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref>

===Changes before, during, and after production===
*Although the broad story beats of ''One'' remained more or less consistent over the course of the film's development, the first draft—written before Josh Cooley's involvement—was a silly, joke-heavy script that was very different in tone from the final product. When first brought on to direct, Cooley pushed for a more serious treatment to bring the film closer in line to the usual tone of the ''Transformers'' franchise.<ref name="gizmodo">[https://gizmodo.com/transformers-one-director-interview-josh-cooley-easter-eggs-2000489187 ''Transformers One'' Director Josh Cooley Talks Lore, Easter Eggs, and Alternate Versions] </ref>
*At one point, a bird robot based on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Aerobolt]] would've played a role in the story. <ref>{{citesocial|quote= "In an older version of the story we explored Aerobolt being part of the story. It never made it into the final."|link=https://x.com/ScheierJason/status/1840624306465755358|name=Jason Scheier|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=9|day=30}}</ref>
*An early draft had a scene where Orion and D-16 played an arcade game together, which would've featured an 8-bit version of "The Touch". The gag was eventually dropped, although the arcade machine and a different reference to the song made it into the final film.<ref name="gizmodo" />
*Another draft had D-16 as a gladiator, alluding to another part of the character's standard origin story, but ultimately this concept was cut for time.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref>
*Originally, the film would've ended on a smash cut to the film's title, accompanied by a rendition of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. However, Cooley decided that the scene would be overly self-referential, and instead [[Brian Tyler]] scored an original composition to close out the film.<ref name="gizmodo" />
*A shot of Orion, Elita, Soundwave, and Shockwave exiting the train after crashing into Sentinel's tower is not in the final film, and only appears in promotional material.

==Notes==
*As seen in the cast list above, Arcee and Chromia are voiced by Jinny Chung, the film's story / script coordinator. The Injured Racer is voiced by Dillon Bryan, Josh Cooley's assistant. Cooley himself cameos as Skywarp, the "Control Room Guys", and the PA system.
* Several international releases of the film are edited to cut away from Orion's "finger transformation" a few seconds earlier, as well as changing any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.
*Darkwing was named by Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]], when his boss asked him "If this was a Decepticon flyer, who would it be?"<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/stories/markclonus/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=09|day=08}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin Ying Gam Gong: Choh Chi Pin''''' (變形金剛：初始篇, "Transformers: The Beginning")
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")
*''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers Egy''''' ("Transformers One")
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")

==References==
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[[Category:Real world films]]

Cheetor (ROTB)

2024-07-04T18:31:55Z

LordZozzy:

{{disambig3|Cheetor}}
{{factions|maximal}}
:''Cheetor is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[Movie continuity family]].''

[[File:ROTB Cheetor concept art.jpg|right|thumb|250px|All grown up!]]

'''Cheetor''' is a speedy Maximal, both in mind and in body. Athletic and graceful despite being the size of a small truck, this cheetah ‘bot runs faster than most of his enemies can process. This speed is, indeed, his greatest strength, but it is also his most substantial weakness. Cheetor’s agility breeds overconfidence, and he occasionally is too quick to act without considering the potential repercussions of his actions. Even still, he is a reliable Maximal warrior who provides invaluable assistance in the war against the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcons]].

==Fiction==
===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===
{{Voiceactor|[[Tongayi Chirisa]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese)|[[Eko Fresh]] (German), [[Sylvain Agaësse]] (European French), [[Duda Ribeiro]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Carlos Monroy]] (Latin American Spanish)}}

Somewhere in time and space, Cheetor was among the Maximals left on their homeworld when [[Unicron]] attacked. Making their way through enemy hordes, he and [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] met up with their leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], and fellow Maximals [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]], and expressed concern over several hostile new [[Scorponok (ROTB)|arrivals]] on their planet. As the situation grew dire, he witnessed Apelinq transfer leadership of the Maximals to Primal, as the former ordered them to retreat with the [[Transwarp Key]]. All Cheetor and the other Maximals could do was watch from their ship as [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] overpowered Apelinq, as they entered the Transwarp bridge towards a prehistoric Earth.

[[File:ROTB Cheetor and Mirage.jpg|right|thumb|250px|I’m an agile cat.]]

By the year [[1994]], Cheetor and the other Maximals had settled in the jungles of [[Peru]]. When [[Noah Díaz]] and [[Elena Wallace]] arrived searching for the other half of the Transwarp Key, Optimus Primal mobilized the Maximals, including Cheetor, to intercept them. As Primal had them cornered, the Autobot [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] arrived in an attempt to attack Primal. This prompted Cheetor to pounce and tackle the Autobot as he screamed for his life. Before the situation could escalate any further, Airazor flew in and eased the tension, with Cheetor kindly apologizing to Mirage for scaring him.

Later, Cheetor and the other Maximals led the Autobots to meet the human tribe that had kept the Maximals safe on Earth, present the Autobots the other half of the Transwarp Key. The next day, the Autobots and Maximals were alerted to a battle on top of a mountain, only to find a distraught Primal and an offline Airazor, who was forced to be deactivated after Scourge's corruption rendered her mad. Cheetor was visibly distraught at the sight. They did not have time to mourn their fallen comrade, however, as Scourge had already activated the Transwarp Key from the nearby volcano, ready to bring Unicron in. Optimus Prime and Noah were not ready to give up, and convinced Primal to fight back, with the Maximal leader explaining how the Transwarp Key worked. In order to stop the process, the key would have to be shut down from the control panel, but someone would have sneak through the underground tunnels to avoid Scourge. Cheetor then corroborated that while the tunnels may be too small for Maximals, they would be big enough for humans, which meant Noah and Elena were the only ones who can shut the Key down.

[[File:ROTB Cheetor in battle.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Behold, the power of Cheetos!]]

Hoping to distract their enemies, Prime and Primal led their respective teams to face the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]] army head on, hoping to lead them away from Noah, Elena and Mirage working their way towards the control panel. As the Autobots and Maximals approached the Terrorcon army, Primal ordered Cheetor and Rhinox to [[Activation code|maximize]], making swift work of the Terrorcon drones. Eventually, the endless hordes of drones exhausted both the Autobots and Maximals. At one point, Cheetor was overwhelmed by several [[Sweep (ROTB)|Sweep]]s, but not before he spotted Noah being whisked away by [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]]. He threw his spear at the Terrorcon, releasing Noah. As a second wave of Sweeps entered the battlefield, along with Unicron's [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Scorponok (ROTB)|reinforcements]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] swooped in, turning the tide of the battle, and giving them a boost in morale. As Elena finally reached the control panel, and with Scourge being handled by Optimus, Cheetor and the rest of the Autobots and Maximals held back the army that was diverted towards the control panel, with Cheetor pouncing on a few Scorponok drones. Eventually, the control panel was destroyed, forcing Optimus to sacrifice himself to destroy it. Cheetor and the rest of the Maximals were then ordered to retreat.

[[File:ROTBcap Cheetor and Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Now we only need Hot Shot to show up.]]

Fortunately, Primal saved Prime and they escaped the ensuing fallout. Cheetor and the others then regrouped at a valley overlooking the volcano. They acknowledged that Unicron had definitely survived the collapse of the Transwarp bridge, and he may return to destroy them. Despite this, Cheetor and the others remained steadfast, as they now had a newfound alliance between their factions, ready to take on Unicron, whenever he may return. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}
{{note|Cheetor's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the book "[[The Search Is On]]".}}
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==Toys==
===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-98-Voyager-ROTB-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wakanda forever!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Voyager Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''98'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-108'''
:*''Accessories'': 2-part spear, "Peruvian Jungle Discovery" backdrop

:Released as part of the 19th wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Voyager Class figures, Cheetor transforms into a mechanical cheetah in 24 steps. The toy comes with his spear, which can split into two weapons. The halves store on his back in both modes. His backdrop showcases where the Autobots and Maximals first meet.

:As with all ''Studio Series Rise of the Beasts'' figures, Cheetor is based on concept art, most notably featuring a bulkier physique and different cheetah head to the final design.

:Cheetor's box renders show him in a much darker color scheme than what is present on the final figure, similar to the concept art at the top of the page. His instructions are colored Autobot red rather than the blue introduced for other Maximals and Terrorcons.

:Hasbro revealed the figure on [[January 24]], 2023.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Mainline-Deluxe-Class-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We finally know how a cat would wear pants.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Cheetor / Nightbird / Wheeljack''' (Jungle Mission 3-pack, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail weapon, blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in a [[Target]]-exclusive ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' "Jungle Mission 3-pack", this Deluxe Class version of Cheetor converts into a mechanical cheetah. His transformation scheme is somewhat patterned on [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Cheetor]], while his overall appearance is based on a non-final movie design, with a significantly different ''Beast Wars''-inspired robot mode. He is armed with a small blaster, which, in a nod to the original Cheetor toy's "gut gun", stores in his cheetah mode abdomen, along with a bladed whip weapon formed from his beast mode tail. In an undocumented feature, the gun can store on Cheetor's robot mode back via a rectangular slot; however, no such storage exists for the tail weapon, which he's left to hold at all times.

:His stock renders omit the tip of his tail that covers its blade in beast mode, though the hinge it attaches to is plainly visible. The renders also depict differences in deco from the final toy, such as blue shoulders, a brown maximal symbol, and a bit of orange at the base of his tail/whip.

:This set also includes [[Nightbird (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Nightbird]] and [[Wheeljack (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Wheeljack]].
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===''Rise of the Beasts''===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Deluxe-Cheetor-Single.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|“I am NOT a kid… and maybe I’m not so nice either.”]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Deluxe Class Cheetor'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BD-02'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
:*''Accessories'': Tail weapon, blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Outside of the United States and Canada, the Cheetor from the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Jungle Mission 3-pack was also available individually at general retail under ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' packaging. It was first sighted at Australian retail.

:The renders on this release's packaging have been corrected with the toy's final deco.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Flex-Changer-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Why'' would you give the cat a rubber band!?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Flex Changers, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kurutto Change Cheetor'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BKC-03'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[June 24]], 2023

:Released as part of the "Flex Changers" line for the ''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline, this Cheetor transforms from beast to robot with the use of a flexible plastic band.

:He first appeared at Mexican retail without any announcement, unlike his wavemates.

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[[File:TF-Authentic-Titan-Changers-Cheetor.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|Uh, meow?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Titan Changer, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip
:Part of the first wave of ''Rise of the Beasts'' Titan Changers, Cheetor is a repackaging of ''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' Titan Changer [[Cheetor_(BW)/toys#Authentics|Cheetor]] without any changes to the figure, and transforms from a thin robot to a mechanical cheetah. The tail comes off to become a whip. Considering the great design similarities with the above Cheetor toys, it's possible this toy was meant to be released here first before the delay of the movie and toyline.
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====''Beast Alliance''====
[[File:TF-ROTB-Battlemaster-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wee Booties]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (Beast Battle Masters, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Weapon Cheetor'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BW-01'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 15]], 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Battle Master Cheetor is a very small, slender cheetah cast in creamy yellow and silvery grey plastic. He converts into a triple claw weapon which can be held by or mounted on the forearm of a larger figure via a 5mm post. The paint on his yellow parts is fairly extensive, with black cheetah spots and silver musculature highlighted on all 4 legs, plus spots on his head and bright red eyes. However, he has none on his grey parts due to being cast in what appears to be [[unpaintable plastic]]. He has ball joints at the shoulders, hips, and front paws, the last of which are cast in silver grey. This allows for some small range of posing but is limited due to lacking knees or elbows.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Weaponizer-Arcee.jpg||thumb|300px|Part of the “cool scenes that should have happened in the movie but didn’t” range.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1m1|'''Arcee & Cheetor''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: This redeco of Battle Master Cheetor comes with the "Beast Weaponizer" [[Arcee (Movie)#BeastWeaponizer|Arcee]] toy. It swaps out the silvery plastic with light gray and removes all paint on his legs.

: This figure was first found listed on Canadian store kidtoy.ca's website, prior to any announcement by Hasbro.

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[[File:ROTB-toy BurningCheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[CatSCAN]], is that you?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Burning Cheetor''' (Kakusei Weapon, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'' [[July 15]], 2023

: "Burning Cheetor" (バーニングチーター) is a redeco of the Battle Master, cast in red and clear-red plastics.

: He was available as a [[campaign item]] through [[TakaraTomy Mall]], free with the pre-order of [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Ultimate|Ultimate Optimus Primal]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|BP-01 Beast Power Bumblebee]], or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeastMode|BP-01 Beast Power Optimus Prime]]. Pre-orders opened on [[June 7]], with delivery by [[July 15]]. He was also made available at brick and mortar stores with any purchase of over 5000 yen.
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==Merchandise==
===Figural Bag Clip===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Cheetor''' (2023)}}</ul>
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi ''Rise of the Beasts'' Cheetor in cheetah mode.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.
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==Notes==
[[File:ROTB_Cheetor_mouth.jpg|thumb|right|JON WHERE IS MY LASAGNA?]]
*Much like [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Notes|Optimus Primal]], at some point during the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', Cheetor was considered to appear in the movie. A few designs were conceptualized during the film's production (see [[#Gallery]]).
*In the Japanese dub of ''Rise of the Beasts'', Cheetor speaks with having his sentences ending on "Jān" just like in the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] Japanese dub in addition to having [[Wataru Takagi]] reprising his role.
*Cheetor's robot mode design bears similarities to his [[Cheetor (BW)| original incarnation]]'s Transmetal design. He also has a mouth in robot mode, visible for only a second in the film when he saves Noah and in a single promotional art.
**Meanwhile, the design used for the ''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline is closer to Cheetor's initial ''Beast Wars'' design.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Cheetor''' (チーター ''Chītā'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Huáng Bào''' (黃豹, "Yellow Leopard")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Gepárd''' ("Cheetah")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Live-Action-Cheetor-concept-1.jpg|''The Last Knight'' concept
File:TLK-Cheetor-1.jpg|''The Last Knight'' concept
</gallery>

[[Category:Battle Masters]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Rise of the Beasts Maximals]]
[[Category:Studio Series Maximals]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Mirage (Movie)

2024-07-04T18:30:01Z

LordZozzy:

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{{disambig3.5|the ''Rise of the Beasts'' Autobot|the ''Dark of the Moon'' Autobot who also sometimes goes by Mirage|Dino|Mirage}}
:''Mirage is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''
[[File:ROTB-Mirage-render.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|thumb|This is probably a lot for you, huh?]]

'''Mirage''' likes to think that he's the life of the party, always eager for a chance to show off his unique skills; like his ability to generate lifelike holograms which he can use to disorient and outmaneuver foes, or his impressive shapeshifting ability that allows him to take multiple alternate modes at a time. He ''hates'' being cooped up and forced to hide out on [[Earth]], because doing so means he has no one to get into trouble with. He's also quite the talker, always ready to rattle off a wisecrack or a reference to some Earth media he's seen since his time on the planet. This unfortunately has led him to become a bit of an outcast among the other Autobots, who see him as reckless and aloof, compounded by his frequent disregard for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime's]] orders.

Beneath all this, though, lies a genuine heart. Mirage cares deeply for his friends and would go to great lengths to keep them safe, and he has a fondness for humanity matched only by fellow Autobot [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]].

{{bigquote|Relax... I'm Mirage, remember?|Mirage reminds [[Noah Díaz|Noah]] he's the best at what he does|''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Pete Davidson]] (English), [[Shingo Fujimori]] (Japanese)|[[Mister V|Yvick "Mister V" Letexier]] (European French), [[Louis-Philippe Berthiaume]] (Canadian French), [[Lucas Wecker]] (German), [[Stefano Crescentini]] (Italian), [[Javier Ibarreche]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Miguel Angel Leal]] (Latin American Spanish, Second Trailer), [[Dani Moreno]] (Spain Spanish), [[Douglas Silva]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Wendel Bezerra]] (Brazilian Portuguese, official trailer)}}
[[File:ROTB-Miragemakesmirages.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|I know what you're all thinking. I should be Hound.]]
In desperate need of cash, [[Noah Díaz]] participated in a carjacking attempt on a Porsche that his friend [[Reek]] scouted out. Successfully breaking in, Noah realized the car was acting strangely when it locked him inside and played a message from [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|someone]] on the radio. The car soon sped off with Noah stuck inside, leaving him in the middle of a car chase with the police. After throwing them off with his holographic projections, Mirage took Noah to a warehouse and revealed himself, where they soon after met the rest of the Autobots. Mirage transformed and introduced himself to a shocked Noah before the other Autobots arrived, who - especially [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] - unfortunately did not share his appreciation of Noah. However, when Arcee revealed that the all-important Transwarp Key was currently within a museum, Mirage banked on the idea of using Noah to infiltrate the building and retrieve the Key. Neither the other Autobots nor Noah liked said plan at first, but Mirage managed to convince the human by showing off his transformation abilities and offering to let Noah sell him in the guise of many expensive cars so he could get the money for [[Kris Díaz|his brother]]'s hospital bills.

[[File:ROTB-Miragefistbump.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Amica endura!]]

Taking on a garbage truck as a temporary [[alternate mode]] to trick the museum's security into letting them in, Mirage waited in the parking lot while Noah went inside. Unfortunately that was when the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]], [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]], and [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] came knocking, also in search of the Key. Mirage was the first to respond to the threat, transforming to robot mode and firing away at the airborne Nightbird, but ended up being snatched up into the air and dropped from a considerable height by the Terrorcon ninja for his troubles. He made a rough landing right in front of Noah and [[Elena Wallace]] as they escaped the besieged museum, but his relief that his friend was alive was short-lived when [[Freezer]] and [[Novakane]] latched onto him instead. He was thus unable to help when Scourge delivered an apparently lethal stab and cannon blast to [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], but recovered after [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]]'s appearance convinced Scourge - who had obtained the Transwarp Key - to call a retreat for the day.

[[File:ROTB-MIrageawcmonprime.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Or maybe I'm Hot Rod, I dunno.]]

Later that night Mirage attempted to listen in on a conversation between Noah and Kris by standing on a car parked outside the apartment building and peering in, but ended up being discovered by Kris when the car crumpled under his weight. As he watched Noah talk Kris out of accompanying them to [[Peru]], Mirage commented that the boy had heart. Kris then made Mirage promise to protect Noah at any cost, a promise Mirage readily agreed to.

[[File:ROTB-MirageNightbird.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Drive fast and leave a good-looking corpse! But preferably somebody else's.]]

The next morning Mirage served as Noah's ride as they showed up for their flight to Peru, but he expressed immediate disdain when he figured out their ride would be [[Stratosphere]], stating he'd rather walk. His opinion was ignored, and they arrived in Cusco without much fuss. The Autobots were unable to move in directly because of a festival that left the town extra crowded, so Mirage handed Noah a multi-purpose tech gauntlet to aid him in his task before him and the Autobots placed themselves in strategic positions to keep a lookout for the Terrorcons while the humans searched for the other half of the Key. His stylish alternate mode garnered the attention of quite a few locals, who even used him for a quick photo op. This would have been fine if Mirage hadn't let the vanity get to his head and distract him from Freezer tracking Noah and Elena, which had leapt past right behind him just as he reported to Optimus that the coast was clear. This mishap meant he only found out the Terrorcons were there ''after'' Freezer had reached Noah, when the human radioed him in a panic.

[[File:ROTB-CheetorMirage.jpg|left|thumb|300px|No, no, I'm not trying to be the new kid-appeal character! Get off my case, bro!]]

The Autobots peeled out, but the Terrorcons were in hot pursuit. As Optimus battled Scourge and Wheeljack and Arcee tangled with Battletrap and Nightbird, Mirage ended up being the only Autobot to stay on the road until the end without any distractions. Hence he was the earliest to arrive on the scene when [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] confronted the two humans, pulling his blaster on "Donkey Kong" and ordering the [[Maximal]] to unhand his friends, but [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] burst out of the bushes in a flash and pinned him down in return. After Optimus Prime arrived and the situation was defused, Mirage walked alongside Noah as they all headed to the Maximal lair. It was there he revealed that he had been staying in contact with Kris through a walkie-talkie wired into his arm, having received a ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''-themed call sign of his own as "Knuckles".

The next morning, when Airazor was revealed to have been turned into a Terrorcon because of an infection device Scourge had shot at her the day before, Mirage couldn't do much before Airazor flew off with Elena in her clutches and Primal in pursuit. He and the other Autobots only arrived after Primal was forced to put Airazor down before the mind-control fully took her over, and could do little more than stare in shocked sorrow.

[[File:ROTB-ScourgeversusMiragemirage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Waiting for the blue translucent plastic redeco.]]

Despite the bleak odds, Mirage was spurred into action again when Noah gathered all the Autobots and Maximals to help formulate a plan that would foil Scourge's plans. As the others met the Terrorcons in a frontal charge as a massive distraction, Mirage led Noah and Elena to an access tunnel that would lead to directly below the terminal the Key was in. Scourge hadn't taken the bait, however, so Mirage raced ahead to provide the Terrorcon leader with his own distraction. Using his holographic doubles to their fullest extent, Mirage was able to hold his own against the much bigger and stronger foe for quite some time, even getting some good hits in. Scourge eventually outmatched him and grabbed him by the throat, preparing to kill him with the cannon on his other arm, but the Autobot freed himself with an opportune kick that also knocked the villain's mask clean off and revealed his broken, disfigured face.

[[File:ROTB-NoahwearsMirage.jpg|left|thumb|300px|WEAR MY SKIN.]]

Unfortunately, that had been the last straw for Scourge. Laying Mirage out with a retaliatory kick to the face, he aimed his blaster at the exposed Noah with intent to kill. But Mirage leapt into the line of fire at the nick of time, covering Noah even as Scourge fired off a withering volley of blasts that blew entire chunks (and limbs) off his body to fulfill his promise with Kris. The damage proved too much for him, and the Autobot's optics went dark. At that moment Kris hailed Mirage on the walkie-talkie, leaving Noah no choice but to inform his brother of the Autobot's demise while trapped under Mirage's unmoving body.

As it turned out, however, Mirage wasn't actually quite dead yet. He invigorated himself just enough to regain consciousness by the time Kris was done giving Noah his best pep talk, but had been so badly damaged he could not move on his own. So Mirage shed all his damaged parts and formed what remained into an [[Exosuit|exo-suit]] for Noah, providing him with extra protection, strength, and firepower. Noah went on to use the suit to participate further in the final battle, assisting Optimus Prime in his climactic duel with Scourge and even helping save Prime's life from the collapsing Transwarp portal.
[[File:ROTB-Mirage-Returns.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|"Okay, maybe I got some Italian in there somewhere."]]
Noah brought the exo-suit back with him to America, where he set about constructing a new body for Mirage using various parts sourced for him by Reek. Reek expressed disbelief that the resulting patchwork of a car could even start, but Mirage proved him wrong by transforming right before a flabbergasted Reek's eyes.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts}}
{{note|Mirage's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the books "[[Mission at the Museum]]" and "[[The Search Is On]]".}}
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==Toys==
===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Deluxe-Mirage-Stock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Is this thing a dog?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1m1|'''Bumblebee / Airazor / Autobot Mirage''' (Jungle Mission 3-pack, July [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Arm cannon

:Included as part of a Target-exclusive ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' Jungle Mission 3-pack, this Mirage is a Deluxe Class iteration of the character that converts into an unlicensed approximation of a Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS 3.8. His headsculpt uses an early battle mask styled head design.

:He comes with a [[blast effect]]-compatible arm cannon that can fit over his forearms or be stored on the back of his waist and on the rear bumper in vehicle mode. The cannon's 5mm post is offset and integrates more naturally in his left hand, though the instructions and box render depict Mirage wielding it in his right hand. He is left-handed in the film itself.

:For some reason, Mirage's knees are soft locked to only bend straight, 45, and 90 degrees. He also suffers from a common quality control issue in which the roof piece and back hinge are not pinned together properly, resulting in them colliding in car mode and leaving a small depression in the roof of the car. Depending on the individual copy, applying some additional force may be enough to snap them into place but runs the risk of cracking the clear plastic roof.

:The toy's render on the back of the box has a different, slightly more accurate deco compared to the final toy. His thighs are cast in silver instead of black, the wheels and arm cannon are black instead of silver, and he has additional blue paint apps on his head and shoulders. Bafflingly, the final wheels have the rims painted black instead of the tires. The render also has the rear bumper pieces mistransformed in bot mode, clipping through the rest of the leg, while the design of the arm cannon is mirrored compared to the final toy.

:Mirage comes packaged with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#JM|Bumblebee]] and [[Airazor (ROTB)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Airazor]].
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===''Rise of the Beasts''===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Deluxe-Mirage.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID Number'': '''BD-06'''
:*''Accessories'': Arm cannon

:Outside of the United States and Canada, the Mirage from the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Jungle Mission 3-pack was also available individually at general retail under ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' packaging.

:The prior roof alignment issue appears to be less common with this release. The render on the back of the box has the rear bumper pieces properly flipped out in bot mode but is otherwise identical.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Battlechanger-Mirage.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|"Relax, I'm 10 dollars."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Mirage''' (Battle Changer, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Mirage'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BC-04'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': July 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as part of the "Beast Alliance" subline for ''Rise of the Beasts'', this Mirage is a 4.5-inch toy that converts from a robot to an unlicensed approximation of a Porsche 911 in 11 steps. His left arm has a flip out cannon with a 5mm-compatible barrel. His right arm is sculpted with a fake front light echoing its placement on the above Deluxe figure.
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===''Studio Series''===
{{anchor|SS105}}
[[File:StudioSeriestoy-MirageROTBfinal.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Blue hair. Pronouns. (he/him)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''105'''
:*''Accessories'': Arm cannon, "New York City Getaway" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]].</ref> [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv8PS4UO6Wh/ Designer notes on ''Studio Series'' Mirage] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Sam Smith]] on Instagram.</ref>}}

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Mirage is based on his appearance in ''Rise of the Beasts'', and transforms into a licensed Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS 3.8 in 25 steps. This figure also marks a milestone in the franchise, being the first Transformers toy to have a fully licensed Porsche alt mode.

:He comes with an arm cannon and a backdrop depicting the New York City chase sequence in the movie. His cannon can be used on either arm and stores underneath the car mode. Unlike his previous two toys, this cannon is not compatible with blast effects. Unusually for figures of his time, Mirage has no weapon storage method in robot mode and lacks a 3mm stand port.

:Due to the nature of his design and restrictions from Porsche, Mirage’s bot mode is rather kibble heavy, which particularly limits articulation in his waist and legs. The kibble can be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW9vgaACUJ8 rearranged] to give him a greater range of movement.

:Care should be taken when tabbing in his rear windshield, as the clear plastic is quite flimsy and prone to cracking, and there are indents on the tabs which require a lot of force to push in and pull out. This can be remedied by slightly shaving the lower edge of the tab.

[[File:StudioSeriestoy-MirageDeluxe.jpg|left|thumb|100px|Hey chromedome.]]
:Stock images of Mirage show him with a silver painted forehead like his concept art. The final product has a more movie-accurate blue forehead, though most of the head inaccurately remains unpainted gray. His package art still uses the concept design. Amusingly, the "backdrop included" image on the back of the box has the toy floating instead of in contact with the ground.

:Hasbro revealed renders of the figure on [[February 13]], 2023, following the release of the Big Game Spot a day earlier. He would later be fully revealed on [[June 20]] during a Hasbro livestream.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv8PS4UO6Wh/ Designer commentary on ''Studio Series'' Mirage from Sam Smith on Instagram]''

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[[File:TF-SS-Core-Noah-Díaz-Exo-Suit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Studio Series'' corpse upgrade... ''[[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio_Series|two!]]'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Noah Díaz Exo-Suit''' (Core Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Noah Díaz Excel-Suit''' (ノア・ディアスエクセルスーツ)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-116'''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, jetpack

:''Studio Series'' Noah Díaz (in his [[Exosuit|exo-suit]] made from Mirage's parts) is an articulated figure with a backpack that allows him to "transform" into a human-sized plane despite the suit not having an alternate mode in the film. In a neat little touch, the undersides of his feet are sculpted to be the jet's afterburners. He has a molded-in blade on his right arm and comes with a blast effect-compatible blaster that can be wielded by him or mounted under the nosecone of his alternate mode. Not mentioned in the instructions, the blaster can also slot between the tail fins, likely for robot mode storage.

:If one chooses, the plane kibble can be detached from Noah for a more screen-accurate appearance. The kibble also has a fold-out [[5 mm post]] nestled between the clips that attach the plane to Noah's back, allowing larger figures using the 5mm port system to interact with it. As the toy could not depict [[Anthony Ramos]]' likeness, the exo-suit's faceplate is instead based on a concept art design which is in turn based on the glowing Y-shaped design on Mirage's robot mode chest.

:The packaging and insert are decorated with the Volcano Showdown scene. Interestingly, the package art colors the exo-suit's chest lights yellow instead of a film-accurate red, while the toy itself paints them black. The toy also gives him three toes per foot instead of two like in the film.

===''TV-Kun''===
[[File:Mirage-Clear-ROTB.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Hey, it happened!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Mirage Clear Ver.''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID Number'': '''BD-06'''
:*''Accessories'': Arm cannon

:This mostly translucent blue version of ''Rise of the Beasts'' mainline Mirage is meant to emulate his holographic clones seen in the film. It was only available from the Shogakukan website for the Japanese market, where there was also a 4 pack available to represent multiple clones, which included a special Mirage sticker.
{{comingsoontoy}}

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==Merchandise==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DCard-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He seems familiar, but I can't place the face.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage''' ([[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Card number'': '''8'''
:Mirage is a 26-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly-packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined), or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

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

:Though his card is clearly ''based'' on the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)#Alternators|Mirage toy]], he's not remotely as obvious about it as the Cliffjumper and Smokescreen cards are. While all the parts are in roughly the same place as the ''Alternators'' toy, the detailing is very much in line with the movie aesthetic, featuring a lot of shifted panels and extensive mechanical greeblies.
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===Figural Bag Clip===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage''' (2023)}}</ul>
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi ''Rise of the Beasts'' Mirage.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.
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===''Pop!''===
[[File:FunkoPop-ROTBMirage.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage''' (2023)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''1375'''

:Released as part of a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed batch of the ''Pop! Movies'' segment, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Mirage is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his appearance in said movie and is molded posing with his arm cannon and battle mask deployed.
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===Porsche Lifestyle===
[[File:Porsche-ROTBMirage.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''911 Carrera RS 3.8 Mirage''' (2023)}}</ul>
:Released by [[Porsche]] under the Lifestyle brand, this die cast model car is a close reproduction of Mirage's 911 / 964 Carrera RS 3.8 alternate mode.

:It was made available on Porsche's website across all of its supported regions
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===KBGOxKillerbody===
[[File:KillerbodyMirageMask.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage Wearable Helmet Collectible Voice Changer''' (2024)}}</ul>
This high end mask features touch control LED light up eyes, as well as voice changing and mouth that moves up and down while speaking.

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===Blokees===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mirage''' (2024)}}</ul>
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==Notes==
[[File:ROTB-MirageLamboF1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Ferrari not pictured, for Reasons probably.]]
*[[Pete Davidson]]'s portrayal of Mirage is based on the zany energy of Davidson's favorite comedy actors, such as Jim Carrey in ''The Mask'' and Adam Sandler. It is meant to play off Noah's innocent look upon discovering a talking car.
*The scene where Noah and Mirage first meet was made by [[Anthony Ramos]] acting his part, then Davidson reacting to it.<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/what-it-feels-like-to-take-second-billing-in-transformers-sequel-after-a-big-metal-alien "What it feels like to take second billing in Transformers sequel, after a big metal alien"] - [[June 7]], 2023 Interview with [[Anthony Ramos]], [[Dominique Fishback]] and [[Tobe Nwigwe]] for the Singapore newspaper ''The Straits Times''</ref>
*When offering to sell himself for Noah's payment, Mirage takes on the [[alternate mode]] of an F1 race car for a split second, in an homage to his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]]. He also proposes turning into a Ferrari (like the [[Dino|''other'' movieverse Mirage]]), though this car doesn't actually appear on screen.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mirage''' (ミラージュ ''Mirāju'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Huànyǐng''' (幻影, "Mirage")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Délibáb''' ("Mirage")

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:One Autobots]]
[[Category:Rise of the Beasts Autobots]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]