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Warzone

2023-08-22T15:50:53Z

MajoricMutron:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 16
|image=ShockwaveVsMegatron Warzone.jpg
|caption=It is my logical opinion that you are sus
|prev=Bear Necessities
|next=Home, Part 1
|title="Warzone"
|season=1
|season ep=16
|airdate=[[March 3]], [[2023]]
|production company=[[Entertainment One]] [[Nickelodeon]]
|writers=[[Greg Johnson]]
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]
|director=[[Matthew Humphreys]]
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/VsTWyXy8OBFGnWHlKRvVeeiRHJOdrKMi/
|videosite=Paramount+
}}

'''Megatron gives the Maltos a history lesson on the end of the war...one that becomes all too real.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:MegatronThrowsTheAllSpark Warzone.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|"Isn't that usually my job?"]]]]
''In the final battle of the Transformers War, [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (ES)| Optimus]] play hot potato with the [[AllSpark]] as they, and the rest of the Autobots, fight through the Decepticon Army in hopes of returning it to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Intercepting the AllSpark himself from [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream's]] clutches, [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] just manages to toss the AllSpark back through the Spacebridge portal as Optimus fires off the shot that destroys said Spacebridge, and the AllSpark seemingly along with it.''

In the present, where the former battlefield is now [[Spacebridge Memorial Park]], [[Robby Malto|the Malto]] [[Mo Malto|siblings]] and [[Terran]]s playfully re-enact the final climatic battle but the fun comes to an end when [[Twitch]] tosses the trashcan they were playing with at Megatron, which he instinctually destroys with his [[fusion cannon]] and then takes aim at the Malto youths. Coming to his senses, Megatron apologizes for scaring them, saying the place brings back painful memories for him. Apologizing themselves for the game possibly being disrespectful to play at a war memorial, the Terrans inquire why he brought them here in the first place, to which Megatron only responds with “learn”.

[[File:TwtichAndMegatron Warzone.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Taking the group to the center of the park where a holographic projection of the AllSpark appears covered in a type of blue flower, Robby and Mo inform their Terran siblings the flowers are [[Cybertronian remembrance flower]]s, that absorb and represent the sparks of Autobots and Decepticons who died in the final battle. Megatron shares with them that the war had reached the point where it was destroying Transformers as a species and he finally became convinced of the error of his way thanks to their mother; [[Dot Malto|Dorothy]], claiming the greater compassion she showed for his own troops than he did reminded him of how lost he’d become. Continuing the tour, Megatron then asks what the Terrans know of the AllSpark. Having still only limited info provided by [[Alex Malto|their father]], Megatron explains that as the source of life for all Cybertronians, the AllSpark could also be used as a powerful weapon to create legions of new warriors in an instant. It was when the Decepticons moved the AllSpark off of Cybertron, depriving their planet of its life source, that Megatron realized the war had entered its darkest hour. Following Optimus' orders, Megatron had to sneak behind enemy lines to retrieve the AllSpark.

''As Megatron attempts to sneak into the Decepticons' base to retrieve the AllSpark, he is stopped by [[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]]. Trying to get his old friend to see reason, Megatron finds his efforts rebutted as Shockwave only responds that all the losses so far will be all be worth it as the Decepticons will rule both Earth and Cybertron. Revealing his ultimate plan of bringing to life a massive [[Protoform]] army currently on Cybertron that will overwhelm the Autobots, Megatron realizes his old friend has gone too far and forcibly shoves Shockwave into a [[stasis pod]] while distracted. Shockwave can only utter a spiteful “traitor” as he slowly goes into forced stasis. Optimus and Bumblebee soon arrive on the scene, congratulating Megatron for getting the AllSpark, and all three depart to go return it to Cybertron''.

Given the totality of the explosion caused when the Spacebridge was destroyed, Megatron’s greatest fear since the end of the war has been that, with AllSpark's destruction, Cybertron itself was also destroyed. With the arrival of the Terrans however, his hope is now this new generation will able to find a better way towards the future than either the Autobots or Decepticons could. [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] however can only shake his head and walks off. Meanwhile, in the derelict Decepticon lab beneath the memorial, Shockwave’s stasis tube cracks open, allowing the long-forgotten Decepticon to reactivate.

[[File:ShockwaveReawakens Warzone.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''No yesterday / No tomorrow / Just an everlasting now'']]
Thrash sits sullenly overlooking the names of those lost in the Great War as Mo comes to join him. Thrash vents about what he feels is the unfair burden of having to clean up the mess caused by Megatron and the Decepticons in the war despite the fact the Terrans had nothing to do with it. Mo however points out it’s probably more he doesn’t want them to fix his mistakes but not to make the same ones. Taking these words to heart, Thrash is ready go back and finish hearing Megatron’s lesson only for the moment to be interrupted by Shockwave blasting his way onto the scene. Surveying the environment, Shockwave reacts with horror to see the Spacebridge destroyed and demands to know who’s responsible. Trying to prevent further escalation, Megatron informs Shockwave the war’s been over for years in the time since he was imprisoned. Refusing to listen, Shockwave grabs Thrash and keeps Megatron and the others at bay with the threat of the [[Immobilizer]]. Curious about these new lifeforms with Megatron, Shockwave performs a mind scan of Thrash, only to react with horror and toss Thrash to the ground, calling the Terran an abomination. Megatron claims the Terrans are the future of the species, Shockwave only scoffs and says he’ll betray them eventually just as he did the Decepticons and fires a blast at Megatron that sends him flying. [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]], [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]], and Twitch attempt to get Megatron out of the way of a shot from the Immobilizer that only hits them instead, locking them into stasis. An enraged Megatron battles it out with Shockwave, with the latter activating both a personal energy shield that entraps the both of them and initiates an overload of the Spacebridge’s old power core chambers.

[[File:StasisLockedShockwave Warzone.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Shockwave's already getting ready for his [[Shockwave_(G1)/toys#Notes|"Shackwave"]] redeco]]

With three of them incapacitated and the power core chamber set to blow, [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] takes Thrash and Robby with them to find a way to prevent the power chambers from exploding, while Mo is ordered to stay behind. Rushing into the inner layer of the Spacebridge chamber, Nightshade and the others get to working ripping out the wiring powering up the chambers, slowly shutting it off. Above ground, Megatron is shot out of the sky by Shockwave and buried under some rubble. Gradually approaching his former leader, Shockwave stops to see Mo vainly trying to move the rubble off of Megatron. Amused, Shockwave offers the child an attempt to leave, with Mo standing defianitly as Megatron uses the opportunity to fire off a shot from the Immobilizer at Shockwave, it having been knocked out of the latter’s grip earlier in the fight. Shockwave only snarls in a rage as he’s once again put into forced stasis. With Nightshade, Thrash, and Robby having disabled the rest of the power cores, Megatron uses the Immoblizer to release Hashtag, Twitch, and Jawbreaker.

As the morning approaches, the inert Shockwave is taken away by [[G.H.O.S.T.]] and the Terrans ask for one last bit of advice from Megatron before departing. Megatron tells them that there will come a day where they will have to reveal themselves to the world, imploring them to not let whatever disagreements they may have divide them and instead of trying to emulate their Autobot and Decepticon seniors to instead be better than them.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*''[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]]'' (1)
*''[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]]'' (4)
*''[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]'' (6)
*''[[Elita-1_(ES)|Elita-1]]'' (8)
*''[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]]'' (11)

|c2=
*''[[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]]'' (2)
*''[[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]]'' (3)
*''[[Shrapnel (ES)|Shrapnel]]'' (5)
*''[[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]]'' (7)
*''[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]]'' (6)
*''[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]]'' (10)
*''[[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]]'' (13)
*''[[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]]'' (14)
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (15)
*''[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]]'' (16)
*''[[Skullcruncher (ES)|Skullcruncher]]'' (12)
*[[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] (24)
|c3=
*''[[Dot Malto]]'' (9)
*[[Mo Malto]] (20)
*[[Robby Malto]] (21)

|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (17)
*[[Twitch]] (18)
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (19)
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (22)
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (23)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Twitch''': "And now I, Megatron, shall end this war!" 
'''Hashtag''': "You'll have to deal with Starscream first!." 
'''Nightshade''': "Wait!" ''(makes a time out gesture)'' "''You're'' Soundwave! ''I'm'' Starscream!''"

"That war—I get why it started, but once it became Decepticons versus Autobots? I mean, yeah, sure, Megs ''finally'' cleaned up his mess, but ''he's'' the one who let it get that far! Now he wants to put the weight of it all on ''our'' shoulders you know? And I mean...why aren't you talking?" 
"I'm here to listen." 
"Well, what's he trying to teach us? All I've learned is that ''he'' messed up, and ''we're'' supposed to fix things." 
"Maybe he's trying to teach us not to make the same mistakes."
:—'''Thrash''' and '''Mo''' talk out Thrash's inter-generational issues.

"You think you can just start over with these lower class Cybrids?" 
"''Class?'' You have learned nothing!"
:—'''Shockwave''' gets called out by '''Megatron''' over forgetting the Decepticons' origins.

"When the day comes for you to emerge from hiding, expect harsh words from those who do not understand. Stand up for yourselves, yes. But remember, do not let your disagreements divide you. The Decepticons and Autobots could have accomplished so much more had we remembered that. Do not do what we did...do better."
:—'''Megatron''' gives some words of advice to the next generation.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* [[Alex Malto|Alex]] previously described the final battle and the destruction of the Spacebridge in "[[Secret Legacy, Part 1]]". While his version was slightly exaggerated and framed through a very '80s lens, this is the first time we get to see how it actually happened.
* Megatron still bears a scar on the right side of his chest where [[Mandroid]] tried to surgically remove his arm in "[[Age of Evolution, Part 2]]".

===Transformers references===
* The [[AllSpark]] and the war fought over its life-giving properties have been a central component of many prior ''Transformers'' series. Its appearance in ''EarthSpark'' most resembles its appearance in the [[live-action film series]].
* Megatron refers to the final battle of the Transformers War with the AllSpark being in Decepticon hands as their "[[darkest hour]]".
* Megatron's disgust over Shockwave's "lower class" comment and his statement that he began the war so that "no one would kneel again" hearkens back to the class-based origins of the [[Great War (disambiguation)|Great War]] in many previous series, most notably the [[Aligned continuity family]] and the [[2005 IDW continuity]].
* The [[Cybertronian remembrance flower]]s that grow from the [[AllSpark]] are based on the flowers that first appear in [[The Not Knowing|issue 44]] of ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets The Eye]]'', where they were planted on the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]'s planet. While their appearance is visually identical, they work slightly differently; each flower represents an Autobot, Decepticon, and human who died during the battle, and are not linked to particular killers.
* What appears to be Blitzwing and Astrotrain (in space shuttle mode) cameo in some images depicting scenes from the Transformers' war on Earth. They are the only Decepticons featured in it who haven't appeared in the series proper.
* Shockwave ends up locked in a [[stasis pod]] very reminiscent of the "[[stasis pod#2015 Robots in Disguise cartoon|stasis ''cells'']]" from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]], where they fill with a freezing gas to induce "cryo-[[stasis lock|stasis]]".
* A new version of the Immobilizer is introduced in this episode. It [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|debuted]] back in the original ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon and [[Immobilizer|new]] [[Time blaster|versions]] of it showed up in ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]''. It largely seems to function identically to its previous incarnations.
*Shockwave's tentacled claw and mind probe is very similar to the [[cortical psychic patch]] that first appeared in the [[Transformers:_Prime (cartoon)|''Prime'']] cartoon, in which it was created by the series' own resident [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]].

===Real-world references===
* Spacebridge Memorial Park seems to take inspiration from the {{w|Vietnam Veterans Memorial}}, specifically the black stone walls with the names of those who died in the war etched on to them.

===Errors===
*When Megatron throws the Allspark into the Spacebridge, his fusion cannon is inexplicably missing from his arm. It is also not present on the statue in the memorial.

===Trivia===
* For those wondering, none of the Ancient Autobot script on the memorial walls spell anything.
* While not mentioned in the episode itself, a deleted scene would have elaborated that Megatron and the Maltos were visiting the memorial on the 15th anniversary of the war's end, something that Megatron had done on every anniversary since. This detail was also integrated into ''[[Transformers EarthSpark The Ultimate Guidebook]]''.
* A set of deleted scenes from this episode would have continued the "[[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]] infiltrates G.H.O.S.T." plotline set up in "[[Decoy (episode)|Decoy]]", with Ravage stealing a remote-control device from G.H.O.S.T.'s evidence locker and bringing it back to [[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]]. Starscream then activates the device, which is what releases Shockwave instead of just the wear and tear of age causing his pod to malfunction. This deleted scene would have also confirmed the ''EarthSpark'' incarnation of Ravage to be female.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlQSymGLHM Transformers EarthSpark Ep 16 deleted scenes: Prison Blues] on YouTube</ref>

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Kriegsgebiet'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 9]], 2023

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Zona di guerra'''" ("War zone")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 6]], 2023

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Zona de Guerra'''" ("War Zone")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 4]], 2023

===References===
{{reflist}}

[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]

List of female Transformers

2023-08-16T17:54:44Z

MajoricMutron:

{{suite|root=Female Transformer}}

Following is a thorough list of the various [[female Transformer]]s in canon thus far. Many of these characters were Japan-exclusive, featured only in fiction, or exist as limited-run exclusive toys. Female characters who had multiple toys are listed only once.

==[[Generation 1 continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (1)
*[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] (2)
*[[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] (3)
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (4)
*[[Greenlight]] (5)
*[[Lancer]] (6)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (7)
*[[Beta (G1)|Beta]] (8)
*An [[Autobot rebel]] (9)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (11)
*[[Nancy]] (12)
*[[Minerva (human)|Minerva]] (13)
*[[Clipper (G1)|Clipper]] (14)
*[[Karmen]] (18)
*[[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] (20)
*[[Road Rage (G1)|Road Rage]] (21)
*[[Discharge (G1)|Discharge]]<ref name="retcon">Initially had no gender declared before being revealed to be female at a later date.</ref> (22)
*[[Windy (G1)|Windy]]<ref name="retcon"/> (23)
*[[Vibes]] (24)
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] (25)
*[[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]] (32)
*[[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]] (34)
*[[Rosanna (KP)|Rosanna]] (35)
*[[Windrazor (G1)|Windrazor]] (38)
*[[Thunderblast (G1)|Thunderblast]] (46)
*[[Cassiopeia]] (47)
*[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] (51)
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (52)
*[[Victorion]] (61)
*[[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] (62)
*[[Javelin]] (63)
*[[Proxima (G1)|Proxima]] (64)
*[[Roadmaster]] (65)
*[[Acceleron]] (66)
*[[Override (BWU)|Override]] (69)
*[[Rust Dust]] (70)
*[[Pyra Magna]] (71)
*[[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] (72)
*[[Stormclash]] (73)
*[[Jumpstream]] (74)
*[[Dust Up]] (75)
*[[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]]<ref name="retcon"/> (76)
*[[Eos]] (80)
*[[Lifeline (G1)|Lifeline]] (83)
*[[Quickslinger (G1)|Quickslinger]] (84)
*[[Hotwire (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Hotwire]]<ref name="dual"/> (98)
*[[Strongarm (G1)|Strongarm]] (99)
*[[Slide#2005 IDW continuity|Slide]]<ref name="dual"/> (104)
*[[Crush-Bull#Beast Wars: Uprising|Crush Bull]]<ref name="dual"/> (107)
*[[Oiler#Beast Wars: Uprising|Oiler]]<ref name="dual"/> (108)
*[[Broadside (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Broadside]]<ref name="dual"/> (109)
*[[Sky High (Micromaster)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Sky High]]<ref name="dual"/> (110)
*[[Circuit (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Circuit]]<ref name="dual"/> (116)
*[[Pyro (G1)#TransTech|Pyra Ignatia Spark]]<ref name="dual"/> (118)
*[[Scorchfire]] (122)
*[[Orthia]] (126)
*[[Smashdown]]<ref name="dual"/> (128)
*[[Burn Out (Diaclone)|Burnout]] (141)<ref name="species"/>

|c2=
*[[Esmeral (G1)|Esmeral]] (15)
*[[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]] (16)
*[[Clio]] (17)
*[[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]] (19)
*[[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (26)
*[[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]] (31)
*[[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] (33)
*[[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]] (34)
*[[Crasher (G1)|Crasher]] (39)
*[[Freezon]]<ref name="retcon"/> (44)
*[[Nightracer (G1)|Nightracer]] (49)
*[[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] (50)
*[[Twirl (G1)|Twirl]] (54)
*[[Nickel]] (60)
*[[Swift (G1)|Swift]] (77)
*[[Killjoy]] (79)
*[[Blackout (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Blackout]]<ref name="dual">Male in first appearance but female in another continuity.</ref> (81)
*[[Spaceshot#Beast Wars: Uprising|Spaceshot]]<ref name="dual"/> (82)
*[[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]] (85)
*[[Trickdiamond]] (92)
*[[Moonheart]] (93)
*[[Megaempress]] (94)
*[[Flowspade]] (95)
*[[Lunaclub]] (96)
*[[Megatronia]] (100)
*[[Buckethead]]<ref name="retcon"/> (103)
*[[Diveplane]]<ref name="retcon"/> (112)
*[[Seawave]]<ref name="retcon"/> (113)
*[[Mindgame]] (114)
*[[Tracer (Micromaster)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Tracer]]<ref name="dual"/> (115)
*[[Devastator (G1)#Timelines|Devastator]]<ref name="dual"/> (117)
*[[Cindersaur (G1)#Generations|Cindersaur]]<ref name="dual"/> (125)
*[[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]] (127)
*[[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]<ref name="dual"/> (129)
*[[Termagax]] (133)
*[[Kaskade]] (135)
*[[Heavywait]] (138)
*[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] (143)
*[[Axlegrease]] (144)

|h3=Other|c3=
*[[Cheesecake robot]] (10)
*[[Roulette and Shadow Striker's sister]] (27)
*[[Path Finder]] (28)
*[[Small Foot]] (29)
*[[Devcon's galpal]] (30)
*One of [[Optimus Prime's rescuees]] (36)
*[[Angela]] (37)
*Four members of the [[Kaon upperclass]] (40-43)
*[[Ma-Grrr]] (45)
*[[Red waitress Transformer]] (48)
*[[Windshear]] (53)<ref name="species">Not of the Cybertronian species in every continuity.</ref>
*[[Solus Prime]] (55)
*[[Female protester]] (56)
*[[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] (57)
*[[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] (58)
*[[Mistress of Flame]] (59)
*[[Exocet]] (67)
*[[Vertex]] (68)
*[[Aileron]] (78)
*[[Gnash]] (86)
*[[Slice (G1)|Slice]] (87)
*[[Thrashclaw]] (88)
*[[Shred]] (89)
*[[07:00:00|A pair of Devisen twins]] (90-91)
*[[Maxima]] (97)
*[[Sieg]]<ref name="intent">Not clarified in fiction but intended as such by [[authorial intent]].</ref> (101)
*[[Kari]] (102)<ref name="species"/>
*[[Anode]] (105)
*[[Lug (IDW)|Lug]] (106)
*[[X-Throttle]] (111)
*[[Rum-Maj]] (119)<ref name="species"/>
*[[Praesidia Magna]] (120)
*[[Fastbreak (G1)|Fastbreak]] (121)
*[[Crash Test (G1)|Crash Test]] (122)
*[[Stardrive]] (123)
*[[Magrada]] (124)
*[[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]] (130)
*[[Codexa]] (131)
*[[Gauge]] (132)
*[[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] (134)
*[[Shutter]] (136)
*[[Sharpclaw]] (137)
*[[Cargohold]] (139)
*[[Cryak]] (140)
*[[Spindle]] (142)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Alana]], turned into a Transformer for a [[Sea Change|short time]].
*[[Aunty]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer.
*[[Combination granny and attack-dog-bot]]s, human-sized drones supposedly based on Transformer technology.
*One of [[Maccadam's bartenders]]
*[[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]
*[[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]], has a [[Mega|female side to him]].
*Some of the [[Teletraan (disambiguation)|"Teletraan"]] computers like [[Teletraan 15|15]] and [[Teletraan 10|10]] are female.
*There appears to be a female design among a [[Early war history records Transformers|group of old generics]].
*Bayonet, the fake female Decepticon disguise of [[Britt]].
*In the French dub of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] are considered female. Shrapnel is also female in the Russian dub, as is Starscream in the Turkish one.

==[[Beast Era]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] (2)
*[[Kitte Shūshū]] (5)
*[[Rage (BW)|Rage]] (6)
*[[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] (7)
*[[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]]<ref name="retcon"/> (13)
*[[Crystal Widow]] (14)
*[[Crossblades (BW)|Crossblades]] (15)
*[[Stiletto (BW)|Stiletto]] (16)
*[[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]]<ref name="retcon"/> (18)
*[[Binary]] (19)
*[[Wedge Shape]]<ref name="retcon"/> (24)
*[[Aura]] (25)
*[[Legend Convoy]]<ref name="retcon"/> (26)
*[[Stockade (Universe 2003)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Stockade]]<ref name="dual"/> (28)
*[[Rav (BWU)|Rav]] (29)
*[[Hammerstrike (BM)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Hammerstrike]]<ref name="dual"/> (31)
*[[Triceradon (BM)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Triceradon]]<ref name="dual"/> (35)
*[[Skimmer (Kre-O)|Skimmer]] (36)
*[[Nyx]] (44)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]/[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]|c2=
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (1)
*[[Scylla]] (3)
*[[Antagony (BW)|Antagony]] (4)
*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] (8)
*[[Manta Ray (BW)|Manta Ray]]<ref name="retcon"/> (17)
*[[Ser-Ket (BWU)|Ser-Ket]] (20)
*[[Dead End (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dead-End]]<ref name="dual"/> (27)
*[[Jai-Alai]] (30)
*[[BB (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Max-B]]<ref name="dual"/> (32)
*[[Gaidora (BWU)|Gaidora]] (33)
*[[Soundbyte|Soundbyte/Soundbite]] (34)
*[[Liftoff]] (37)
*[[Freefall (Kre-O)|Freefall]] (38)
*[[Snarl (Classics)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Snarl-blast]]<ref name="dual"/> (39)
*[[Vertebreak (Kingdom)|Vertebreak]] (43)
*[[Skold]] (45)

|h3=[[Covenant (group)|Covenant]]|c3=
*[[Libras]] (9)
*[[Virgol]] (10)
*[[Cancix]]<ref name="retcon"/> (11)
*''Possibly [[Sagittarii]]'' (12)

|h4=Others|c4=
*[[Dipole]] (21)
*[[Vamp]] (22)
*[[Cerebros (RID)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Plasma]]<ref name="dual"/> (23)
*[[Deep Blue (BWU)|Deep Blue]] (40)
*At least two bridge officers of the ''[[Terrastar (BWU)|Terrastar]]'' (41-42)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer
*[[NAVI (Yukikaze)|NAVI]] (''[[Yukikaze (BW)|Yukikaze]]''), female Cybertronian intelligent computer
*[[NAVI (Gung Ho)|NAVI]] (''[[Gung Ho]]''), female Cybertronian intelligent computer
*[[DNAVI]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer
*[[Medusa]], an [[Intruder]]-built robot modified with Cybertronian technology

==[[Robots in Disguise continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Universe)|Optimus Prime]]<ref name="dual"/> (1)
*[[Nightcruz (RID)|Nightcruz]]<ref name="retcon"/> (3)
|c2=
*[[Scourge (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Scourge]]<ref name="dual"/> (2)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[T-AI]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer.

==[[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]] (5)
*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (9)
*[[Autobot nurse]]s (10)
*Two [[Velocitron band|Velocitronian band members]] (11-12)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]<ref name="dub">Was male in Japan, but altered to female in the English dub.</ref> (13)
*[[Joyride (Cybertron)|Joyride]]<ref name="dub"/> (15)
*[[Quickslinger (Cybertron)|Quickslinger]] (16)
*[[Crystal Widow]] (24)
*[[Treadbolt]]<ref name="retcon"/> (33)
*[[Chromia (Cybertron)|Chromia]] (34)

|c2=
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (14)
*[[Spacewarp]] (30)

|h3=[[Mini-Con]]s|c3=
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (1)
*[[Combusta]] (2)
*[[Falcia]] (3)
*[[Twirl (Armada)|Twirl]] (4)
*[[Sunburn]] (6)
*[[Cliffjumper (Armada)|Cliffjumper]]<ref name="retcon"/> (7)
*[[Ironhide (Armada)|Ironhide]]<ref name="retcon"/> (8)
*[[Spiral]]<ref name="retcon"/> (9)
*[[Offshoot (Cybertron)|Offshoot]]<ref name="retcon"/> (17)
*[[Breakage]]<ref name="retcon"/> (18)
*[[Kickflip]]<ref name="retcon"/> (19)
*[[Mudbath]]<ref name="retcon"/> (20)
*[[Heavy Metal (Energon)|Heavy Metal]]<ref name="retcon"/> (21)
*"[[Disco ball]]" (22)
*[[Road Rebel]]<ref name="retcon"/> (23)
*[[Guardian Speed]]<ref name="retcon"/> (25)
*[[Mugen]]<ref name="retcon"/> (26)
*[[Bingo|Bingo/Triac]]<ref name="retcon"/> (27)
*[[Wedge Shape]]<ref name="retcon"/> (28)
*[[Sprite]] (29)
*[[Boom Tube]] (31)
*[[Windrazor (G1)|Windrazor]] (32)
*[[Rán]] (33)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Landmine (episode)|A possible scooterformer]]
*[[Dark Nitro Convoy]], evil clone of a character whose gender was switched in translation
*[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]], minimally-altered release of a toy that was female in Japan
*[[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]], unaltered release of a toy that was female in Japan
*[[Hourglass]], a female character who might be a Cybertronian
*[[Bombshell (Cybertron)|Bombshell]], a female character who might be a Cybertronian
*[[Carillon]], a female character who might be a Cybertronian
*[[Vector Prime]], the former multiversal entity who was female in some universes

==[[Movie continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (1)
*[[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] (2)
*[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] (4)
*[[Perihelion]] (8)
*''[[HMS Alliance]]'' (9)
*[[Windblade (BB)|Windblade]] (13)
|c2=
*[[Fracture (Movie)|Fracture]] (3)
*[[Alice (ROTF)|Alice]] (5)
*[[Shadow Striker (ROTF)|Shadow Striker]] (6)
*[[Override (TF 2010)|Override]]<ref name="intent"/> (7)
*[[Diabla (BB)|Diabla]] (10)
*[[Howlback (BB)|Howlback]] (11)
*[[Shatter]] (12)
|h3=Maximals|c3=
*[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]]
|h4=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcons]]|c4=
*[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]]
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] claims to have a mother who may or may not have been a Transformer.

==[[Animated continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] (2)
*[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] (3)
*[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] (4)
*[[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]] (6)
*[[Botanica (Animated)|Botanica]] (8)
*[[Flareup (Animated)|Flareup]] (10)
*[[Rosanna (Animated)|Rosanna]] (11)
*[[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] (12)
*[[Lickety-Split (Animated)|Lickety-Split]] (13)
*[[Lightbright (Animated)|Lightbright]] (14)
*[[Chromia (Animated)|Chromia]] (16)
*[[Clipper (Animated)|Clipper]] (17)
*[[Quickslinger (Animated)|Quickslinger]] (18)
*[[Kappa Supreme]] (19)
*[[Override Prime]] (20)
*[[Windy (Animated)|Windy]] (21)
*[[Road Rage (Animated)|Road Rage]] (25)
*[[Flashpoint]] (26)
*[[Minerva (Animated)|Minerva]] (27)
*[[Sureshock (Animated)|Sureshock]] (28)
*[[Nightbeat (Animated)|Nightbeat]] (29)
*[[Sunstreaker (Animated)|Sunstreaker]] (30)
|c2=
*[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] (1)
*[[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] (5)
*[[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] (7)
*[[Flip Sides (Animated)|Flip Sides]] (9)
*[[Antagony (Animated)|Antagony]] (15)
*[[Wingthing (Animated)|Wingthing]] (22)
*[[Beta (Animated)|Beta]] (23)
*[[Drag Strip (Animated)|Drag Strip]] (24)
*[[Lyzack (Animated)|Lyzack]] (31)
|h3=Others|c3=
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Teletran-1]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer

==''[[Transformers: TransTech|TransTech]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Blackarachnia (TransTech)|Blackarachnia]] (5)
|c2=
*[[Strika (TransTech)|Strika]] (3)
|h3=Neutrals|c3=
*[[Withered Hope|Unnamed medic]] (1)
*[[Andromeda (TransTech)|Andromeda]] (2)
*[[Cyclis]] (4)
*[[Sonar (TransTech)|Sonar]] (6)
*[[Hammerstrike (TransTech)|Hammerstrike]] (7)
*[[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]] (8)
*[[Proxima (TransTech)|Proxima]] (9)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Axiom Nexus News]] [[Editor]], a 'bot with one male and one female personality

==''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Decepticon]]s|c1=
*[[Crasher (SG)|Crasher]] (1)
*[[Esmeral (SG)|Esmeral]] (6)
*[[Howlback (SG)|Howlback]] (7)
*[[Flamewar (SG)|Flamewar]] (11)
|h2=[[Autobot]]s|c2=
*[[Arcee (SG)|Arcee]] (2)
*[[Andromeda (SG)|Andromeda]] (3)
*[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] (4)
*[[Strongarm (SG)|Strongarm]] (8)
*[[Windblade (SG)|Windblade]] (9)
*[[Nautica (SG)|Nautica]] (10)
|h3=Unknown|c3=
*[[Beta (SG)|Beta]] (5)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Teletraan-X (SG)|Teletraan-X]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer.

==[[Aligned continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Akiba Prime]]
*[[Apax]]
*[[Arc]]
*[[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]
*[[Arcee Blade]]
*[[Assault Star]]
*[[Brushfire (RB)|Brushfire]]
*[[Cameo]]
*[[Catapult]]
*[[Chevalier]]
*[[Chromia (Prime)|Chromia]]
*[[Deep Blue (Prime)|Deep Blue]]
*[[Ether Walker]]
*[[Firestar (Prime)|Firestar]]
*[[Galaxy Flare]]
*[[Galaxy 'Questrian]]
*[[Glow]]
*[[Matronly Docent]]
*[[Quickshadow]]
*[[Rocket Plume]]
*[[Slash (RBA)|Slash]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
*[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]
*[[Tempest Spin]]
*[[Thunderclap (Prime)|Thunderclap]]
*[[Upkeep]]
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]]
*[[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]]

|c2=
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]
*[[Astraea]]
*[[Aurora Speeder]]
*[[Balewing]]
*[[Coldstar]]
*[[Crimson Phantom]]
*[[Cyberwarp (RID)|Cyberwarp]]
*[[Cyclone Dancer]]
*[[Diabla (Prime)|Diabla]]
*[[Duststorm (Prime)|Duststorm]]
*[[Fallen Angel (Prime)|Fallen Angel]]
*[[Filch]]
*[[Flamewar (Prime)|Flamewar]]
*[[Flash Runner]]
*[[Glowstrike]]
*[[Hoverbolt]]
*[[Helter-Skelter]]
*[[Hurricane Hunter]]
*[[Ida]]
*[[Lensflare]]
*[[Metal Thunder]]
*[[Nebula Ripper]]
*[[Night Dancer]]
*[[Overhead]]
*[[Retrofit]]
*[[Rollcage]]
*[[Scatterspike (RID)|Scatterspike]]
*[[Skyjack (RID)|Skyjack]]
*[[Slink]]
*[[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]]
*[[Spiral Zealot]]
*[[Supernova Flame]]
*[[Variable Star]]
*[[Void Pulse]]
*[[Zizza]]

|h3=[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]]|c3=
*[[Ser-Ket (Prime)|Ser-Ket]]
*[[Ripclaw]]

|h4=[[Neutral]]s|c4=
*[[Azimuth (COP)|Azimuth]]
*[[Cogwheel]]
*[[Elita One (COP)|Elita One]]
*[[Mercury (COP)|Mercury]]
*[[Moonracer (COP)|Moonracer]]
*[[Nightra]]
*[[Override (Prime)|Override]]
}}

==[[Bot Shots (franchise)|Bot Shots]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]]|c1=
*[[Buzzclaw (BS)|Buzzclaw]] (1)
}}

==[[Kre-O]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (1)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (3)
*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] (4)
*[[Minerva (G1 robot)|Minerva]] (5)
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (6)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (10)
*[[Strongarm (RID)#Kre-O|Strongarm]] (12)
*[[Skimmer (Kre-O)|Skimmer]]<ref name="retcon"/> (13)
|c2=
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] (2)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (7)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (8)
*[[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstrike]] (9)
*[[Ida]] (11)
*[[Liftoff]]<ref name="retcon"/> (14)
*[[Freefall (Kre-O)|Freefall]]<ref name="retcon"/> (15)
}}

==[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Stella (AB)|Stella]] as:
** Arcee (1)
** Airachnid (2)
** Chromia (4)
** Novastar (10)
** Moonracer (11)
** Greenlight (12)

*[[Silver (AB)|Silver]] as:
** Windblade (3)
** Energon Windblade (5)
** Elita-One (8)

*[[Matilda]] as:
**Energon Nautica (6)
**Nautica (7)
**Strongarm (9)

*[[Zeta (AB)|Zeta]] as:
** Nightbird (13)

*[[Rosanna (AB)|Rosanna]] (15)
|c2=
*[[Zeta (AB)|Zeta]] as:
** Slipstream (14)
}}

==''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]]
*[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]]
*[[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]]
*[[Jazz (Cyberverse)|Jazz]]<ref name="intent">Not clarified in fiction but intended as such by [[authorial intent]].</ref>
*[[Swoop (Cyberverse)|Swoop]]
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]]
|c2=
*[[Alpha Strike]]
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]]
*[[Skywarp (Cyberverse)|Skywarp]]
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]]

|h3=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c3=
*[[Blackarachnia (Cyberverse)|Blackarachnia]]

|h4=Other|c4=
*[[Cosmos (Cyberverse)|Cosmos]]
*[[Nightbird (Cyberverse)|Nightbird]]
*[[Operatus]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*In the Japanese dub of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'', [[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]] was female, and went by the name '''[[Red Wing]]'''.
*Due to an animation error, [[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] fluctuates between the male and female Seeker animation models in the cartoon. Writer [[Mae Catt]] would later offer an in-universe explanation on Twitter that changing body types is "just something Acid Storm likes to do" and that pronouns are "up to Acid Storm", implying Acid Storm is non-binary gender fluid.

==[[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=BotBots|c1=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Aday]]
*[[Agent Smartlit (BotBots)|Agent Smartlit]]
*[[Angry Cheese]]*
*[[Anty Farmwell]]
*[[Arctic Guzzlerush]]
*[[Bankshot]]
*[[Batsby]]**
*[[Big Cantuna]]
*[[Bok Bok Bok-O]]
*[[Bonz-Eye]]
*[[Bot-T-Builder]]
*[[Bottocorrect]]
*[[Bratworst]]
*[[Brock Head]]
*[[Chef Nada]]
*[[Clawsome]]
*[[Crabby Grabby]]
*[[Cuddletooth]]
*[[Dingledeedoo]]
*[[Disaster Master]]
*[[Disgusto Desserto]]*
*[[DJ Fudgey Fresh]]
*[[Doctor Flicker]]
*[[Dr. Flaskenstein]]**
*[[Drama Sauce]]
*[[Drillit Yaself]]
*[[Face Ace]]
*[[Fail Polish]]
*[[Fit Ness Monster]]
*[[Flare Devil]]
*[[Flood Jug]]
*[[Fomo]]*
*[[Fottle Barts]]**
*[[Frohawk]]
*[[Frostfetti Frostyface]]
*[[Game Over]]**
*[[Glam Glare Fancy Flare]]
*[[Glitch Face]]
*[[Goggly Spy P.I.]]
*[[Gold Dexter]]
*[[Goldface]]
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Goldiebites]]
*[[Goldie Terrortwirl]]
*[[Goldito Favrito]]
*[[Goldpin Baller]]
*[[Gold Punch]]
*[[Grampiano]]
*[[Grandma Crinkles]]
*[[Grave Rave]]
*[[The Great Mumbo Bumblo]]
*[[Greeny Rex]]
*[[Grrr'illa Grimes]]
*[[Halloween Knight]]
*[[Handy Dandy]]
*[[Hashtagz]]
*[[Hawt Diggity]]
*[[Hawt Mess]]
*[[Highroller]]
*[[Hiptoast]]
*[[Ice Sight]]
*[[Jacqueline]]
*[[Javasaurus Rex]]
*[[Jet Setter]]
*[[Kikmee]]**
*[[Knotzel]]
*[[Laceface]]**
*[[Lady Loofah]]
*[[Lady Macaron]]
*[[Latte Spice Whirl]]
*[[Leafmeat Alone]]
*[[Loadoutsky]]
*[[Lolly Licks]]
*[[Lolly Mints]]
*[[Miss Mixed]]
*[[Movie Munchster]]
*[[Ms. Take]]
*[[Must Turd]]
*[[Nanny McBag]]
*[[Nomaste]]
*[[Nope Soap]]
*[[Ol' Tic Toc]]
*[[Ollie Bite]]
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Outta Order]]
*[[Overpack]]
*[[Pop N. Lock]]
*[[Pop O' Gold]]
*[[Pressure Punk]]
*[[Professor Scope]]
*[[Rebugnant]]
*[[Ring-A-Ling]]
*[[Roarista]]
*[[Sandy Shades]]
*[[Scribby]]
*[[Sheriff Sugarfeet]]
*[[Shifty Gifty]]
*[[Sippyberry]]
*[[Sippy Slurps]]
*[[Skippy Dippy Disc]]
*[[Slappyhappy]]
*[[Smooth Shaker]]
*[[Smore N' More]]
*[[Sour Wing]]
*[[Starscope]]*
*[[Sticky McGee]]
*[[Sugar Saddle]]
*[[Super Bubs]]
*[[Sweet Cheat]]
*[[Technotic Sonic]]
*[[Terror Tale Torch]]
*[[Tidy Trunksky]]
*[[Tricitrustops]]
*[[Tropic Guzzlerush]]
*[[Tutu Puffz]]
*[[Twerple Burple]]
*[[Unilla Icequeencone]]
*[[Ulf the Orange]]
*[[Venus Frogtrap]]
*[[Vigitente]]
*[[Waddlepop]]
*[[Wasabi Breath]]
*[[Whirlderful]]
*[[Whoopsie Cushion]]
*[[Wristocrat]]
{{!}}}
}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Presented as female in the toyline and male in the cartoon 
<nowiki>**</nowiki>Presented as male in the toyline and female in the cartoon

==''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|c2=
*[[Tyrannocon Rex]]
*[[Dilophocon]]
}}

==''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|EarthSpark]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (1)
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] (6)
|c2=
*[[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]] (4)
*[[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]] (5)
*[[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] (7)
*[[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]] (8)
|h3=[[Terran]]s|c3=
*[[Twitch]] (2)
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (9)
|h4=Other|c4=
*[[Solus Prime]] (3)
}}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Female Transformers| ]]
[[Category:Lists]]

List of female Transformers

2023-08-16T17:52:04Z

MajoricMutron:

{{suite|root=Female Transformer}}

Following is a thorough list of the various [[female Transformer]]s in canon thus far. Many of these characters were Japan-exclusive, featured only in fiction, or exist as limited-run exclusive toys. Female characters who had multiple toys are listed only once.

==[[Generation 1 continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (1)
*[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] (2)
*[[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] (3)
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (4)
*[[Greenlight]] (5)
*[[Lancer]] (6)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (7)
*[[Beta (G1)|Beta]] (8)
*An [[Autobot rebel]] (9)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (11)
*[[Nancy]] (12)
*[[Minerva (human)|Minerva]] (13)
*[[Clipper (G1)|Clipper]] (14)
*[[Karmen]] (18)
*[[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] (20)
*[[Road Rage (G1)|Road Rage]] (21)
*[[Discharge (G1)|Discharge]]<ref name="retcon">Initially had no gender declared before being revealed to be female at a later date.</ref> (22)
*[[Windy (G1)|Windy]]<ref name="retcon"/> (23)
*[[Vibes]] (24)
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] (25)
*[[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]] (32)
*[[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]] (34)
*[[Rosanna (KP)|Rosanna]] (35)
*[[Windrazor (G1)|Windrazor]] (38)
*[[Thunderblast (G1)|Thunderblast]] (46)
*[[Cassiopeia]] (47)
*[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] (51)
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (52)
*[[Victorion]] (61)
*[[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] (62)
*[[Javelin]] (63)
*[[Proxima (G1)|Proxima]] (64)
*[[Roadmaster]] (65)
*[[Acceleron]] (66)
*[[Override (BWU)|Override]] (69)
*[[Rust Dust]] (70)
*[[Pyra Magna]] (71)
*[[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] (72)
*[[Stormclash]] (73)
*[[Jumpstream]] (74)
*[[Dust Up]] (75)
*[[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]]<ref name="retcon"/> (76)
*[[Eos]] (80)
*[[Lifeline (G1)|Lifeline]] (83)
*[[Quickslinger (G1)|Quickslinger]] (84)
*[[Hotwire (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Hotwire]]<ref name="dual"/> (98)
*[[Strongarm (G1)|Strongarm]] (99)
*[[Slide#2005 IDW continuity|Slide]]<ref name="dual"/> (104)
*[[Crush-Bull#Beast Wars: Uprising|Crush Bull]]<ref name="dual"/> (107)
*[[Oiler#Beast Wars: Uprising|Oiler]]<ref name="dual"/> (108)
*[[Broadside (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Broadside]]<ref name="dual"/> (109)
*[[Sky High (Micromaster)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Sky High]]<ref name="dual"/> (110)
*[[Circuit (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Circuit]]<ref name="dual"/> (116)
*[[Pyro (G1)#TransTech|Pyra Ignatia Spark]]<ref name="dual"/> (118)
*[[Scorchfire]] (122)
*[[Orthia]] (126)
*[[Smashdown]]<ref name="dual"/> (128)
*[[Burn Out (Diaclone)|Burnout]] (141)<ref name="species"/>

|c2=
*[[Esmeral (G1)|Esmeral]] (15)
*[[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]] (16)
*[[Clio]] (17)
*[[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]] (19)
*[[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (26)
*[[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]] (31)
*[[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] (33)
*[[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]] (34)
*[[Crasher (G1)|Crasher]] (39)
*[[Freezon]]<ref name="retcon"/> (44)
*[[Nightracer (G1)|Nightracer]] (49)
*[[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] (50)
*[[Twirl (G1)|Twirl]] (54)
*[[Nickel]] (60)
*[[Swift (G1)|Swift]] (77)
*[[Killjoy]] (79)
*[[Blackout (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Blackout]]<ref name="dual">Male in first appearance but female in another continuity.</ref> (81)
*[[Spaceshot#Beast Wars: Uprising|Spaceshot]]<ref name="dual"/> (82)
*[[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]] (85)
*[[Trickdiamond]] (92)
*[[Moonheart]] (93)
*[[Megaempress]] (94)
*[[Flowspade]] (95)
*[[Lunaclub]] (96)
*[[Megatronia]] (100)
*[[Buckethead]]<ref name="retcon"/> (103)
*[[Diveplane]]<ref name="retcon"/> (112)
*[[Seawave]]<ref name="retcon"/> (113)
*[[Mindgame]] (114)
*[[Tracer (Micromaster)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Tracer]]<ref name="dual"/> (115)
*[[Devastator (G1)#Timelines|Devastator]]<ref name="dual"/> (117)
*[[Cindersaur (G1)#Generations|Cindersaur]]<ref name="dual"/> (125)
*[[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]] (127)
*[[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]<ref name="dual"/> (129)
*[[Termagax]] (133)
*[[Kaskade]] (135)
*[[Heavywait]] (138)
*[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] (143)
*[[Axlegrease]] (144)

|h3=Other|c3=
*[[Cheesecake robot]] (10)
*[[Roulette and Shadow Striker's sister]] (27)
*[[Path Finder]] (28)
*[[Small Foot]] (29)
*[[Devcon's galpal]] (30)
*One of [[Optimus Prime's rescuees]] (36)
*[[Angela]] (37)
*Four members of the [[Kaon upperclass]] (40-43)
*[[Ma-Grrr]] (45)
*[[Red waitress Transformer]] (48)
*[[Windshear]] (53)<ref name="species">Not of the Cybertronian species in every continuity.</ref>
*[[Solus Prime]] (55)
*[[Female protester]] (56)
*[[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] (57)
*[[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] (58)
*[[Mistress of Flame]] (59)
*[[Exocet]] (67)
*[[Vertex]] (68)
*[[Aileron]] (78)
*[[Gnash]] (86)
*[[Slice (G1)|Slice]] (87)
*[[Thrashclaw]] (88)
*[[Shred]] (89)
*[[07:00:00|A pair of Devisen twins]] (90-91)
*[[Maxima]] (97)
*[[Sieg]]<ref name="intent">Not clarified in fiction but intended as such by [[authorial intent]].</ref> (101)
*[[Kari]] (102)<ref name="species"/>
*[[Anode]] (105)
*[[Lug (IDW)|Lug]] (106)
*[[X-Throttle]] (111)
*[[Rum-Maj]] (119)<ref name="species"/>
*[[Praesidia Magna]] (120)
*[[Fastbreak (G1)|Fastbreak]] (121)
*[[Crash Test (G1)|Crash Test]] (122)
*[[Stardrive]] (123)
*[[Magrada]] (124)
*[[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]] (130)
*[[Codexa]] (131)
*[[Gauge]] (132)
*[[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]] (134)
*[[Shutter]] (136)
*[[Sharpclaw]] (137)
*[[Cargohold]] (139)
*[[Cryak]] (140)
*[[Spindle]] (142)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Alana]], turned into a Transformer for a [[Sea Change|short time]].
*[[Aunty]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer.
*[[Combination granny and attack-dog-bot]]s, human-sized drones supposedly based on Transformer technology.
*One of [[Maccadam's bartenders]]
*[[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]
*[[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]], has a [[Mega|female side to him]].
*Some of the [[Teletraan (disambiguation)|"Teletraan"]] computers like [[Teletraan 15|15]] and [[Teletraan 10|10]] are female.
*There appears to be a female design among a [[Early war history records Transformers|group of old generics]].
*Bayonet, the fake female Decepticon disguise of [[Britt]].
*In the French dub of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] are considered female. Shrapnel is also female in the Russian dub, as is Starscream in the Turkish one.

==[[Beast Era]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] (2)
*[[Kitte Shūshū]] (5)
*[[Rage (BW)|Rage]] (6)
*[[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] (7)
*[[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]]<ref name="retcon"/> (13)
*[[Crystal Widow]] (14)
*[[Crossblades (BW)|Crossblades]] (15)
*[[Stiletto (BW)|Stiletto]] (16)
*[[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]]<ref name="retcon"/> (18)
*[[Binary]] (19)
*[[Wedge Shape]]<ref name="retcon"/> (24)
*[[Aura]] (25)
*[[Legend Convoy]]<ref name="retcon"/> (26)
*[[Stockade (Universe 2003)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Stockade]]<ref name="dual"/> (28)
*[[Rav (BWU)|Rav]] (29)
*[[Hammerstrike (BM)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Hammerstrike]]<ref name="dual"/> (31)
*[[Triceradon (BM)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Triceradon]]<ref name="dual"/> (35)
*[[Skimmer (Kre-O)|Skimmer]] (36)
*[[Nyx]] (44)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]/[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]|c2=
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (1)
*[[Scylla]] (3)
*[[Antagony (BW)|Antagony]] (4)
*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] (8)
*[[Manta Ray (BW)|Manta Ray]]<ref name="retcon"/> (17)
*[[Ser-Ket (BWU)|Ser-Ket]] (20)
*[[Dead End (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dead-End]]<ref name="dual"/> (27)
*[[Jai-Alai]] (30)
*[[BB (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Max-B]]<ref name="dual"/> (32)
*[[Gaidora (BWU)|Gaidora]] (33)
*[[Soundbyte|Soundbyte/Soundbite]] (34)
*[[Liftoff]] (37)
*[[Freefall (Kre-O)|Freefall]] (38)
*[[Snarl (Classics)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Snarl-blast]]<ref name="dual"/> (39)
*[[Vertebreak (Kingdom)|Vertebreak]] (43)
*[[Skold]] (45)

|h3=[[Covenant (group)|Covenant]]|c3=
*[[Libras]] (9)
*[[Virgol]] (10)
*[[Cancix]]<ref name="retcon"/> (11)
*''Possibly [[Sagittarii]]'' (12)

|h4=Others|c4=
*[[Dipole]] (21)
*[[Vamp]] (22)
*[[Cerebros (RID)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Plasma]]<ref name="dual"/> (23)
*[[Deep Blue (BWU)|Deep Blue]] (40)
*At least two bridge officers of the ''[[Terrastar (BWU)|Terrastar]]'' (41-42)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer
*[[NAVI (Yukikaze)|NAVI]] (''[[Yukikaze (BW)|Yukikaze]]''), female Cybertronian intelligent computer
*[[NAVI (Gung Ho)|NAVI]] (''[[Gung Ho]]''), female Cybertronian intelligent computer
*[[DNAVI]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer
*[[Medusa]], an [[Intruder]]-built robot modified with Cybertronian technology

==[[Robots in Disguise continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Universe)|Optimus Prime]]<ref name="dual"/> (1)
*[[Nightcruz (RID)|Nightcruz]]<ref name="retcon"/> (3)
|c2=
*[[Scourge (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|Scourge]]<ref name="dual"/> (2)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[T-AI]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer.

==[[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]] (5)
*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (9)
*[[Autobot nurse]]s (10)
*Two [[Velocitron band|Velocitronian band members]] (11-12)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]<ref name="dub">Was male in Japan, but altered to female in the English dub.</ref> (13)
*[[Joyride (Cybertron)|Joyride]]<ref name="dub"/> (15)
*[[Quickslinger (Cybertron)|Quickslinger]] (16)
*[[Crystal Widow]] (24)
*[[Treadbolt]]<ref name="retcon"/> (33)
*[[Chromia (Cybertron)|Chromia]] (34)

|c2=
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (14)
*[[Spacewarp]] (30)

|h3=[[Mini-Con]]s|c3=
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (1)
*[[Combusta]] (2)
*[[Falcia]] (3)
*[[Twirl (Armada)|Twirl]] (4)
*[[Sunburn]] (6)
*[[Cliffjumper (Armada)|Cliffjumper]]<ref name="retcon"/> (7)
*[[Ironhide (Armada)|Ironhide]]<ref name="retcon"/> (8)
*[[Spiral]]<ref name="retcon"/> (9)
*[[Offshoot (Cybertron)|Offshoot]]<ref name="retcon"/> (17)
*[[Breakage]]<ref name="retcon"/> (18)
*[[Kickflip]]<ref name="retcon"/> (19)
*[[Mudbath]]<ref name="retcon"/> (20)
*[[Heavy Metal (Energon)|Heavy Metal]]<ref name="retcon"/> (21)
*"[[Disco ball]]" (22)
*[[Road Rebel]]<ref name="retcon"/> (23)
*[[Guardian Speed]]<ref name="retcon"/> (25)
*[[Mugen]]<ref name="retcon"/> (26)
*[[Bingo|Bingo/Triac]]<ref name="retcon"/> (27)
*[[Wedge Shape]]<ref name="retcon"/> (28)
*[[Sprite]] (29)
*[[Boom Tube]] (31)
*[[Windrazor (G1)|Windrazor]] (32)
*[[Rán]] (33)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Landmine (episode)|A possible scooterformer]]
*[[Dark Nitro Convoy]], evil clone of a character whose gender was switched in translation
*[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]], minimally-altered release of a toy that was female in Japan
*[[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]], unaltered release of a toy that was female in Japan
*[[Hourglass]], a female character who might be a Cybertronian
*[[Bombshell (Cybertron)|Bombshell]], a female character who might be a Cybertronian
*[[Carillon]], a female character who might be a Cybertronian
*[[Vector Prime]], the former multiversal entity who was female in some universes

==[[Movie continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (1)
*[[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] (2)
*[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] (4)
*[[Perihelion]] (8)
*''[[HMS Alliance]]'' (9)
*[[Windblade (BB)|Windblade]] (13)
|c2=
*[[Fracture (Movie)|Fracture]] (3)
*[[Alice (ROTF)|Alice]] (5)
*[[Shadow Striker (ROTF)|Shadow Striker]] (6)
*[[Override (TF 2010)|Override]]<ref name="intent"/> (7)
*[[Diabla (BB)|Diabla]] (10)
*[[Howlback (BB)|Howlback]] (11)
*[[Shatter]] (12)
|h3=Maximals|c3=
*[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]]
|h4=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcons]]|c4=
*[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]]
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] claims to have a mother who may or may not have been a Transformer.

==[[Animated continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] (2)
*[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] (3)
*[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] (4)
*[[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]] (6)
*[[Botanica (Animated)|Botanica]] (8)
*[[Flareup (Animated)|Flareup]] (10)
*[[Rosanna (Animated)|Rosanna]] (11)
*[[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] (12)
*[[Lickety-Split (Animated)|Lickety-Split]] (13)
*[[Lightbright (Animated)|Lightbright]] (14)
*[[Chromia (Animated)|Chromia]] (16)
*[[Clipper (Animated)|Clipper]] (17)
*[[Quickslinger (Animated)|Quickslinger]] (18)
*[[Kappa Supreme]] (19)
*[[Override Prime]] (20)
*[[Windy (Animated)|Windy]] (21)
*[[Road Rage (Animated)|Road Rage]] (25)
*[[Flashpoint]] (26)
*[[Minerva (Animated)|Minerva]] (27)
*[[Sureshock (Animated)|Sureshock]] (28)
*[[Nightbeat (Animated)|Nightbeat]] (29)
*[[Sunstreaker (Animated)|Sunstreaker]] (30)
|c2=
*[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] (1)
*[[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] (5)
*[[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] (7)
*[[Flip Sides (Animated)|Flip Sides]] (9)
*[[Antagony (Animated)|Antagony]] (15)
*[[Wingthing (Animated)|Wingthing]] (22)
*[[Beta (Animated)|Beta]] (23)
*[[Drag Strip (Animated)|Drag Strip]] (24)
*[[Lyzack (Animated)|Lyzack]] (24)
|h3=Others|c3=
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Teletran-1]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer

==''[[Transformers: TransTech|TransTech]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Blackarachnia (TransTech)|Blackarachnia]] (5)
|c2=
*[[Strika (TransTech)|Strika]] (3)
|h3=Neutrals|c3=
*[[Withered Hope|Unnamed medic]] (1)
*[[Andromeda (TransTech)|Andromeda]] (2)
*[[Cyclis]] (4)
*[[Sonar (TransTech)|Sonar]] (6)
*[[Hammerstrike (TransTech)|Hammerstrike]] (7)
*[[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]] (8)
*[[Proxima (TransTech)|Proxima]] (9)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Axiom Nexus News]] [[Editor]], a 'bot with one male and one female personality

==''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Decepticon]]s|c1=
*[[Crasher (SG)|Crasher]] (1)
*[[Esmeral (SG)|Esmeral]] (6)
*[[Howlback (SG)|Howlback]] (7)
*[[Flamewar (SG)|Flamewar]] (11)
|h2=[[Autobot]]s|c2=
*[[Arcee (SG)|Arcee]] (2)
*[[Andromeda (SG)|Andromeda]] (3)
*[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] (4)
*[[Strongarm (SG)|Strongarm]] (8)
*[[Windblade (SG)|Windblade]] (9)
*[[Nautica (SG)|Nautica]] (10)
|h3=Unknown|c3=
*[[Beta (SG)|Beta]] (5)
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*[[Teletraan-X (SG)|Teletraan-X]], female Cybertronian intelligent computer.

==[[Aligned continuity family]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Akiba Prime]]
*[[Apax]]
*[[Arc]]
*[[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]
*[[Arcee Blade]]
*[[Assault Star]]
*[[Brushfire (RB)|Brushfire]]
*[[Cameo]]
*[[Catapult]]
*[[Chevalier]]
*[[Chromia (Prime)|Chromia]]
*[[Deep Blue (Prime)|Deep Blue]]
*[[Ether Walker]]
*[[Firestar (Prime)|Firestar]]
*[[Galaxy Flare]]
*[[Galaxy 'Questrian]]
*[[Glow]]
*[[Matronly Docent]]
*[[Quickshadow]]
*[[Rocket Plume]]
*[[Slash (RBA)|Slash]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
*[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]
*[[Tempest Spin]]
*[[Thunderclap (Prime)|Thunderclap]]
*[[Upkeep]]
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]]
*[[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]]

|c2=
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]
*[[Astraea]]
*[[Aurora Speeder]]
*[[Balewing]]
*[[Coldstar]]
*[[Crimson Phantom]]
*[[Cyberwarp (RID)|Cyberwarp]]
*[[Cyclone Dancer]]
*[[Diabla (Prime)|Diabla]]
*[[Duststorm (Prime)|Duststorm]]
*[[Fallen Angel (Prime)|Fallen Angel]]
*[[Filch]]
*[[Flamewar (Prime)|Flamewar]]
*[[Flash Runner]]
*[[Glowstrike]]
*[[Hoverbolt]]
*[[Helter-Skelter]]
*[[Hurricane Hunter]]
*[[Ida]]
*[[Lensflare]]
*[[Metal Thunder]]
*[[Nebula Ripper]]
*[[Night Dancer]]
*[[Overhead]]
*[[Retrofit]]
*[[Rollcage]]
*[[Scatterspike (RID)|Scatterspike]]
*[[Skyjack (RID)|Skyjack]]
*[[Slink]]
*[[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]]
*[[Spiral Zealot]]
*[[Supernova Flame]]
*[[Variable Star]]
*[[Void Pulse]]
*[[Zizza]]

|h3=[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]]|c3=
*[[Ser-Ket (Prime)|Ser-Ket]]
*[[Ripclaw]]

|h4=[[Neutral]]s|c4=
*[[Azimuth (COP)|Azimuth]]
*[[Cogwheel]]
*[[Elita One (COP)|Elita One]]
*[[Mercury (COP)|Mercury]]
*[[Moonracer (COP)|Moonracer]]
*[[Nightra]]
*[[Override (Prime)|Override]]
}}

==[[Bot Shots (franchise)|Bot Shots]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]]|c1=
*[[Buzzclaw (BS)|Buzzclaw]] (1)
}}

==[[Kre-O]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (1)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (3)
*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] (4)
*[[Minerva (G1 robot)|Minerva]] (5)
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (6)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (10)
*[[Strongarm (RID)#Kre-O|Strongarm]] (12)
*[[Skimmer (Kre-O)|Skimmer]]<ref name="retcon"/> (13)
|c2=
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] (2)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (7)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (8)
*[[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstrike]] (9)
*[[Ida]] (11)
*[[Liftoff]]<ref name="retcon"/> (14)
*[[Freefall (Kre-O)|Freefall]]<ref name="retcon"/> (15)
}}

==[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Stella (AB)|Stella]] as:
** Arcee (1)
** Airachnid (2)
** Chromia (4)
** Novastar (10)
** Moonracer (11)
** Greenlight (12)

*[[Silver (AB)|Silver]] as:
** Windblade (3)
** Energon Windblade (5)
** Elita-One (8)

*[[Matilda]] as:
**Energon Nautica (6)
**Nautica (7)
**Strongarm (9)

*[[Zeta (AB)|Zeta]] as:
** Nightbird (13)

*[[Rosanna (AB)|Rosanna]] (15)
|c2=
*[[Zeta (AB)|Zeta]] as:
** Slipstream (14)
}}

==''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]]
*[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]]
*[[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]]
*[[Jazz (Cyberverse)|Jazz]]<ref name="intent">Not clarified in fiction but intended as such by [[authorial intent]].</ref>
*[[Swoop (Cyberverse)|Swoop]]
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]]
|c2=
*[[Alpha Strike]]
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]]
*[[Skywarp (Cyberverse)|Skywarp]]
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]]

|h3=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c3=
*[[Blackarachnia (Cyberverse)|Blackarachnia]]

|h4=Other|c4=
*[[Cosmos (Cyberverse)|Cosmos]]
*[[Nightbird (Cyberverse)|Nightbird]]
*[[Operatus]]
*[[Solus Prime]]
}}

===Half-qualifiers===
*In the Japanese dub of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'', [[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]] was female, and went by the name '''[[Red Wing]]'''.
*Due to an animation error, [[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] fluctuates between the male and female Seeker animation models in the cartoon. Writer [[Mae Catt]] would later offer an in-universe explanation on Twitter that changing body types is "just something Acid Storm likes to do" and that pronouns are "up to Acid Storm", implying Acid Storm is non-binary gender fluid.

==[[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]]==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=BotBots|c1=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Aday]]
*[[Agent Smartlit (BotBots)|Agent Smartlit]]
*[[Angry Cheese]]*
*[[Anty Farmwell]]
*[[Arctic Guzzlerush]]
*[[Bankshot]]
*[[Batsby]]**
*[[Big Cantuna]]
*[[Bok Bok Bok-O]]
*[[Bonz-Eye]]
*[[Bot-T-Builder]]
*[[Bottocorrect]]
*[[Bratworst]]
*[[Brock Head]]
*[[Chef Nada]]
*[[Clawsome]]
*[[Crabby Grabby]]
*[[Cuddletooth]]
*[[Dingledeedoo]]
*[[Disaster Master]]
*[[Disgusto Desserto]]*
*[[DJ Fudgey Fresh]]
*[[Doctor Flicker]]
*[[Dr. Flaskenstein]]**
*[[Drama Sauce]]
*[[Drillit Yaself]]
*[[Face Ace]]
*[[Fail Polish]]
*[[Fit Ness Monster]]
*[[Flare Devil]]
*[[Flood Jug]]
*[[Fomo]]*
*[[Fottle Barts]]**
*[[Frohawk]]
*[[Frostfetti Frostyface]]
*[[Game Over]]**
*[[Glam Glare Fancy Flare]]
*[[Glitch Face]]
*[[Goggly Spy P.I.]]
*[[Gold Dexter]]
*[[Goldface]]
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Goldiebites]]
*[[Goldie Terrortwirl]]
*[[Goldito Favrito]]
*[[Goldpin Baller]]
*[[Gold Punch]]
*[[Grampiano]]
*[[Grandma Crinkles]]
*[[Grave Rave]]
*[[The Great Mumbo Bumblo]]
*[[Greeny Rex]]
*[[Grrr'illa Grimes]]
*[[Halloween Knight]]
*[[Handy Dandy]]
*[[Hashtagz]]
*[[Hawt Diggity]]
*[[Hawt Mess]]
*[[Highroller]]
*[[Hiptoast]]
*[[Ice Sight]]
*[[Jacqueline]]
*[[Javasaurus Rex]]
*[[Jet Setter]]
*[[Kikmee]]**
*[[Knotzel]]
*[[Laceface]]**
*[[Lady Loofah]]
*[[Lady Macaron]]
*[[Latte Spice Whirl]]
*[[Leafmeat Alone]]
*[[Loadoutsky]]
*[[Lolly Licks]]
*[[Lolly Mints]]
*[[Miss Mixed]]
*[[Movie Munchster]]
*[[Ms. Take]]
*[[Must Turd]]
*[[Nanny McBag]]
*[[Nomaste]]
*[[Nope Soap]]
*[[Ol' Tic Toc]]
*[[Ollie Bite]]
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Outta Order]]
*[[Overpack]]
*[[Pop N. Lock]]
*[[Pop O' Gold]]
*[[Pressure Punk]]
*[[Professor Scope]]
*[[Rebugnant]]
*[[Ring-A-Ling]]
*[[Roarista]]
*[[Sandy Shades]]
*[[Scribby]]
*[[Sheriff Sugarfeet]]
*[[Shifty Gifty]]
*[[Sippyberry]]
*[[Sippy Slurps]]
*[[Skippy Dippy Disc]]
*[[Slappyhappy]]
*[[Smooth Shaker]]
*[[Smore N' More]]
*[[Sour Wing]]
*[[Starscope]]*
*[[Sticky McGee]]
*[[Sugar Saddle]]
*[[Super Bubs]]
*[[Sweet Cheat]]
*[[Technotic Sonic]]
*[[Terror Tale Torch]]
*[[Tidy Trunksky]]
*[[Tricitrustops]]
*[[Tropic Guzzlerush]]
*[[Tutu Puffz]]
*[[Twerple Burple]]
*[[Unilla Icequeencone]]
*[[Ulf the Orange]]
*[[Venus Frogtrap]]
*[[Vigitente]]
*[[Waddlepop]]
*[[Wasabi Breath]]
*[[Whirlderful]]
*[[Whoopsie Cushion]]
*[[Wristocrat]]
{{!}}}
}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Presented as female in the toyline and male in the cartoon 
<nowiki>**</nowiki>Presented as male in the toyline and female in the cartoon

==''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|c2=
*[[Tyrannocon Rex]]
*[[Dilophocon]]
}}

==''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|EarthSpark]]''==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (1)
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] (6)
|c2=
*[[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]] (4)
*[[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]] (5)
*[[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] (7)
*[[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]] (8)
|h3=[[Terran]]s|c3=
*[[Twitch]] (2)
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (9)
|h4=Other|c4=
*[[Solus Prime]] (3)
}}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Female Transformers| ]]
[[Category:Lists]]

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)

2023-07-16T10:50:58Z

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{{movie|
|seriess=[[Live-action film series]]
|prev=Bumblebee (film)
|next=
|title=''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''
|image=Transformers Rise of the Beasts Theatrical Poster.jpeg
|caption=So for now, let the battle be here, on this strange, primitive world. And let it be called... Beast Wars!
|production companies=[[Skydance Media]] [[Entertainment One]] [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]] [[New Republic Pictures]] [[Michael Bay|Bay Films]]
|distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]
|executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]] [[Brian Goldner]] [[Brian Oliver]] [[Bradley J. Fischer]] [[Valerii An]] [[David Ellison]] [[Dana Goldberg]] [[Don Granger]]
|associate producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] [[Tom DeSanto]] [[Don Murphy]] [[Michael Bay]] [[Mark Vahradian]] [[Duncan Henderson]]
|story by=[[Joby Harold]]
|screenplay by=[[Joby Harold]] [[Darnell Metayer]] [[Josh Peters]] [[Erich Hoeber]] [[Jon Hoeber]]
|directed by=[[Steven Caple Jr.]]
|cinematography by=[[Enrique Chediak]]
|edited by=[[Stuart Levy]] [[Brett M. Reed]]
|music by=[[Jongnic Bontemps]]
|release date=[[June 9]], [[2023]]
|continuity=[[Live-action film series]]
|runtime=127 minutes <ref>https://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/C0D78E2B005A16FE</ref>
|budget=$200 million
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'''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''' is the seventh film in the [[live-action film series]], serving both as a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' and a tribute to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. The film is directed by [[Steven Caple Jr.]] and written by [[Joby Harold]], [[Darnell Metayer]], [[Josh Peters]], [[Erich Hoeber]], and [[Jon Hoeber]]. Originally expected to be released on [[June 28]], [[2019]],<ref name="toyfairreveal">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005</ref> the film was delayed multiple times until finally being released on [[June 9]], [[2023]].<ref name="2023release"/>

When [[Noah Diaz]], a struggling young man trying to provide for his family, is roped into a conflict between the marooned [[Autobot]]s and the recently arrived [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcons]], he must learn to work with weary Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] so they, with the help of the wise [[Maximal]]s and the unadventurous researcher [[Elena Wallace]], can stop the arrival of the planet-eater [[Unicron]].

==Synopsis==
[[File:ROTBcap-Unicronringedplanet.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|This is one unusual planet... whatever it is.]]

Somewhere in time and space, the dark god [[Unicron]] and his minions invade a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|jungle world]] populated by [[Maximal]]s. Unicron, seeking a way to cross galaxies, sends his [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]] herald [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] to retrieve the [[Transwarp Key]], an advanced device that can open portals in space-time. Although the Maximals attempt to fight back, their leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] entrusts [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] and a small group of Maximals—[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]], [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]], and [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]]—with the Transwarp Key and orders them to keep the artifact from Unicron. As Primal and his followers use the key to escape their doomed planet and flee to prehistoric [[Earth]], Scourge kills Apelinq after a brief fight and takes his [[insignia]] as a trophy.

Thousands of years later, in the year [[1994]], ex-military electronics expert [[Noah Diaz]] attempts to find a job to support his sick brother [[Kris Diaz|Kris]]. However, after another failed interview, his friend [[Reek]] convinces him to steal an expensive car from a nearby hotel. However, the "car" turns out to be the Autobot [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] in disguise, who takes the terrified Noah on a joyride through the streets of [[New York City]]. At the same time, a museum on Ellis Island comes into possession of an unusual stone falcon with a Maximal insignia. After closing hours, museum intern [[Elena Wallace]] investigates the statue and accidentally breaks it open to reveal half of the Transwarp Key. The artifact releases an energy pulse that attracts the attention of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the other Autobots, who have been stranded on Earth since their evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] seven years prior. Prime summons the nearest Autobots—[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and Mirage, who arrives at the meeting spot with Noah in tow. Although Optimus distrusts humans, he believes that they can use the Transwarp Key to return home and liberate their homeworld; eventually, Mirage hatches a scheme to sneak into the museum and have Noah steal the key for them.

[[File:Scourge about to blast bee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|A treacherous, underhanded sneak attack! I like you, pussycat, yes.]]

Unbeknownst to the Autobots, the accidental activation of the Transwarp Key summons the Terrorcons to Earth. Noah meets Elena inside the museum, but cannot convince her to turn over the relic before the Terrorcons attack; despite Prime's best efforts, Scourge successfully overpowers the Autobot leader, steals the Transwarp Key, and mortally injures Bumblebee before Airazor arrives to help drive the villains away. Airazor explains that the Maximals have been on Earth for millennia, and deliberately split the Transwarp Key in half to prevent Unicron or his followers from using it. The loss of Bumblebee only further galvanizes Optimus's resolve that they must reassemble the key and return home; Noah, fearful of Unicron's arrival, tells Elena that they must destroy the key to protect their own homeworld.

[[File:ROTB-Maximalstandoff.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Moderate your conflict circuits, Maximals.]]

Elena deduces that the other half of the key is located in a hidden temple in [[Peru]], and Prime recruits the airborne Autobot [[Stratosphere]] to take them there. Near the city of [[Cusco]], the Autobot [[Wheeljack (ROTB)|Wheeljack]] guides them to the temple, located beneath a [[Convent of Santo Domingo|local monastery]]. A festival prevents the Autobots from moving through the city inconspicuously; as a result, Noah and Elena must make the journey on foot. The pair discover a hidden mechanism that leads to a hidden temple with a stone sarcophogus but find that the other half of the key is no longer inside it. The Terrorcons attack again, and although the Autobots are able to evade the villains, the conflict ends with Scourge infecting Airazor with a portion of Unicron's dark energy. On the other side of the temple, Noah and Elena encounter Optimus Primal and the other two Maximals, who, after a brief standoff that was defused by Airazor, agree to join forces with the Autobots. Optimus Primal explains that they entrusted the Transwarp Key to a tribe of humans who live near the [[energon]]-rich valley that Primal and his followers inhabit—while Optimus Prime distrusts humanity, Primal has lived among them for millennia, and has come to view them as friends and even allies.

The next morning, however, Scourge's corruption finally overtakes Airazor; in the ensuing battle, Primal is forced to kill her to save Elena. Amidst the chaos, Noah makes an attempt to destroy their half of the Transwarp Key until Optimus convinces him to stand down. However, amidst the chaos, Scourge and the Terrorcons steal the other half of the key and relocate to a nearby volcano, which they reshape into a massive portal that will summon Unicron to Earth.
Having found some common ground between their two races, Optimus Prime and Noah agree to work together; while the Autobot-Maximal alliance battle Unicron's minions, Noah and Elena attempt to sneak into the Terrorcon base and deactivate the [[Unspace|transwarp]] device with a manual shutdown code based on Elena's studies of the Maximal language. Mirage attempts to distract Scourge so that the humans can complete their mission, but the Terrorcon leader gravely injures him; with the last of his strength, Mirage reshapes his body into an [[exosuit]] for Noah. As Unicron begins pushing his way through the portal to Earth and sending down reinforcements in the form of [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponoks]] as reinforcements, the energy pulses released by the key ignite the nearby energon deposits and restore Bumblebee to life. As Bumblebee joins the fight, Optimus Prime gains the upper hand and finally kills Scourge, but not before the Terrorcon damages the console and leaves the heroes unable to close the portal. With no other options, Prime destroys the key and triggers a devastating implosion, but Noah and Primal successfully rescue the Autobot leader from falling into the collapsing vortex.

In the aftermath, the surviving Maximals remain in Peru, while the Autobots return to America. Elena is recognized for her archeological discovery, while Noah applies for another security job—but discovers that the job opportunity is actually a front for a clandestine government organization codenamed "[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]," who promise to cover his brother's treatment going forward.

Some time later, Noah has used spare Porsche parts to cobble together a new body for Mirage, and reveals his existence to a bewildered Reek.

==Cast==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Autobot]]s / [[Maximal]]s|c1=
;Autobots
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] ([[Pete Davidson]])
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Liza Koshy]])
* [[Wheeljack (ROTB)|Wheeljack]] ([[Cristo Fernández]])
* [[Stratosphere]] ([[John DiMaggio]])

;Maximals
* [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] ([[Ron Perlman]])
* [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] ([[Michelle Yeoh]])
* [[Rhinox (ROTB)|Rhinox]] ([[David Sobolov]])
* [[Cheetor (ROTB)|Cheetor]] ([[Tongayi Chirisa]])
* [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] (David Sobolov)

|h2=[[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s / [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
;Terrorcons
* [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] ([[Peter Dinklage]])
* [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] ([[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]])
* [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]] (David Sobolov)
* [[Freezer]]

;Predacons
* [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponok]]

|h3=[[Human]]s|c3=
* [[Noah Diaz]] ([[Anthony Ramos]])
* [[Elena Wallace]] ([[Dominique Fishback]])
* [[Breanna Diaz]] ([[Luna Lauren Velez]])
* [[Kris Diaz]] ([[Dean Scott Vasquez]])
* [[Reek]] ([[Tobe Nwigwe]])
* [[Jillian Robinson]] ([[Sarah Stiles]])
* [[Bishop (ROTB)|Bishop]] ([[Aidan Devine]])
* [[Mrs. Greene]] ([[Leni Parker]])
* [[Amaru]] ([[Lucas Huarancca]])
;[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]
* [[Agent Burke]] ([[Michael Kelly (actor)|Michael Kelly]])

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Unicron]] ([[Colman Domingo]])
|nonumbering=true
}}

==Quotes==
"There’s a legend that precedes the dawn of our civilization: a vile god so large, so powerful, that it consumes entire planets as fuel. Few believed such a thing could be true, until the day we saw Unicron with our own eyes…"
:—'''Optimus Primal's''' opening narration.

"I'll hold him off, buy you some time." 
"Then I'm staying with you." 
"This is my fight. Listen, if Unicron were to get the key, he could open a portal through [[Transwarp Drive|time and space]], with no end to the worlds he could destroy. It is now your time to lead the [[Maximal|Maximals]]... Optimus Primal."
:—'''Apelinq''' passing the torch to '''Optimus Primal'''.

"So you're this planet's... ''great'' warrior. You have such a beautiful world, filled with an abundance of life. Savory."
:—'''Scourge''' waxes poetic to Apelinq.

"Benefits, to serving the almighty Unicron."
:—'''Scourge''' taking Apelinq's insignia and placing it on himself [[Lockdown (Animated)|as a trophy]].

"You let them slip away with the Transwarp Key. Scour the universe, and find where the Maximals have gone. When you acquire the key, use it to bring me to you." 
"Yes, my lord." 
"Once I have the key, I alone will reign supreme!"
:—'''Unicron''' charging '''Scourge''' with finding the Transwarp Key.

"Okay, what are the rules?" 
"Bros before hoes." 
''[Noah glares at Kris]'' 
''(sigh)'' "Don't be a problem. Don't go looking for a problem—" 
"Or else we're gonna have a problem."
:—'''Noah''' and '''Kris''' clarify the rules.

"I ain't breaking into a museum for some space robots." 
"But what about for friendship?" 
''[Noah stares at Mirage incredulously]'' 
"Then what about for cash?"
:—'''Noah''' wants out. '''Mirage''' wants him in.

''"You can't handle the truth!"'' 
"I do not want you going to that drive-in theater anymore."
:— '''Bumblebee's''' references grate on '''Optimus Prime'''.

"Stop following me!" 
"I'm not following you, I'm just escaping in the same direction!"
:—'''Elena''' and '''Noah''' run from the pursuing Freezers.

"And you call yourself a Prime...Primus would be ''ashamed.''"
:—'''Scourge''' isn't too impressed with Optimus Prime.

"You fool! This is only half the key!" 
"Please.. the Maximals... They must have split it..." 
"Excuses! Complete the key, or else you will wish you had died with the rest of your planet!"
:—'''Unicron''' doesn't take failure lightly.

"I'm going to take back Scourge's key, and then...''take off his head.''"
:—The origins of '''Optimus Prime's''' "GIVE ME YOUR FACE" phase.

"I love your fire, Prime, but you're going to die on this speck of dust." 
"I can think of no better place to bury you!"
:—'''Scourge''' has gotten on '''Optimus Prime's''' last nerve

"I am sorry, Noah." 
"You were looking out for your own. I can't even be angry at you for that." 
"On my homeworld, we believe that the battle with darkness will continue [['Til all are one|'til all are one]]. I lost sight of that. You fought for yours as I fought for mine, when we should've been fighting the darkness together." 
"But I ain't done fighting yet."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Noah''' have a moment as Unicron approaches.

"''I have come here to kick ass!''"
:—'''Bumblebee''' announces his return with a clear message.

"Time to show you the real power of a Prime!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' lays the smackdown on Scourge. An ass kicker cometh.

"Don't, Prime. I can give you everything you want." 
"Then DIE!"
:—'''Unicron's''' temptation falls flat in '''Optimus Prime's''' face.

"I am Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots. We have lost the Transwarp Key, and with it, our ability to go home. But we have gained an ally in our battle against the forces of evil. Forces too powerful for any of us to defeat on our own, but together, we might just have a chance."
:—'''Optimus Prime's''' closing narration. We missed them.

"I am Noah Diaz. What is there to know about me? I was raised out in Brooklyn. I got a little bro who calls me Sonic, and if I gotta help save the universe in order to help save the people I love, well then that's what I'm gonna do."
:—'''Noah''' does his own closing narration.

==Continuity notes==
''Rise of the Beasts'' is a direct sequel to 2018's ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film, taking place seven years after its events, in 1994. The plot of the film has little impact on this one, beyond it being established that the Autobots have been stranded on Earth since arriving at its end. While waiting for Noah to infiltrate the museum, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have a conversation that alludes to Bee's time with [[Charlie Watson]].

More notably, ''Rise of the Beasts'' serves to continue the heated debate among fans over whether or not the ''Transformers'' live-action film series has been rebooted, following reshoots to ''Bumblebee'' which served to distance it from prior continuity as directed by [[Michael Bay]]. Promotion for the film has delivered a lot of fuzzy statements and mixed messaging; it appears to be the perspective of director Steven Caple Jr. that it ''is'' a reboot of some description,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I feel like we have a lot to unravel, because this feels like a true reboot if you will, into the ''Transformers'' franchise, so we're about to see a lot more beyond the Decepticons moving forward.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPr_LLZx2HY&t=354s|site=Black Girl Nerds|title=Steven Caple Jr and Anthony Ramos on Rivalry and War in 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'|year=2022|month=12|day=01}}</ref> but observes that they are preserving many elements of the films that have gone before.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=It's a reboot for sure. The Bayverse... you can still watch the Bayverse and be on your own verse, so to speak. With us, we're definitely like, we want this to work, you know? We want people to... it's a refresher, so we can call reboot in terms of like, where we were starting. But yeah so definitely a new direction for sure. There's some things you could probably connect to it, clearly Bee is like a huge connection to all the movies, you know what I mean? In terms of his car, his design, a Camaro, and things like that, but... it's a very small one, in terms of the big ideas that we have. And so you guys will see definitely where we're going at the end of this film, which is crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MfMFxvT_-Q&t=2452s|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=The Alfonso Nation|title="BAYVERSE vs REBOOT" & Wheeljacks Design | ROTB DIRECTOR STEVEN CAPLE JR Interview!|year=2023|month=05|day=27}}</ref> Meanwhile, longtime producer [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] has repeatedly denied that it is a reboot, stating that the film shows how Optimus Prime grows to become the character seen in the Bay films,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Hey you know if you look at it from a timeline point of view, it follows ''Bumblebee''... but it is a prequel, in that it's before all the previous movies. So it sort of exists in its own way. What I don't think it is, is a reboot, because it's still our characters. One of the things that Steven brought to the table right from the beginning, which was so great, was the idea that when we meet Optimus Prime, he's different than what we think of him, and we're watching him grow up—if you would—as a leader. And for me that was one of the most exciting parts of the movie, and what was interesting was watching it with audiences, and at first they were uncomfortable a little bit, like, "wait, that's not exactly the Optimus... he should like humans!" You know? So I think it gives the movie a really interesting point of view, and that therefore it stands alone in that way.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11sKGYcq9k&t=871s|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=a panel at the premiere of ''Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=05|day=26}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=But what's interesting is, and you will appreciate this as a fan, at the end of ''Bumblebee'', Optimus comes to Earth. What he's experienced is failure, probably for the first time in his life, right? He's had to retreat, he's leaving the planet Cybertron. What's happened to him from that experience? When we meet him in 2007, he's a particular person, if you would. In 1994, he's not the same person. He still has growth to do between ‘94 and 2007. So the character arc for Optimus in this, and the fun for the audience is, when you first meet Optimus – and we've had this experience because we've watched it with audiences and we've heard them talk about it – they're like, “It's definitely Optimus, but there's something a little different…” At first, they're like, “Wait, what, who… what Optimus is this?” And by the end of the movie, Optimus has become the guy that you've recognized from the Bay movies. Emotional.|link=https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-michael-bay-movies-producer-comments/|name=Lorenzo di Bonaventura|site=Collider|title='Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Producer on How It Differs From Michael Bay's Movies|year=2023|month=05|day=24}}</ref> and many reviews of and articles about the film have casually referred to it as a prequel. Some web outlets would even run articles commenting on Paramount's indistinct stance on the movie's (and ''Bumblebee'''s) place in continuity.<ref>[https://www.cbr.com/transformers-7-bumblebee-reboot-mistake "Rise of the Beasts Is Repeating Bumblebee's Worst Mistake" on CBR.com]</ref><ref>[https://movieweb.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-is-a-reboot/ "Why Does Paramount Keep Pretending Rise of the Beasts Is Not a Reboot?" on MovieWeb.com]</ref>

Whichever approach you subscribe to, it's pretty clear the decision to set the film in 1994 was one primarily made to avoid having to directly deal with the timeframe of the Bay movies in any capacity, and tell a new story free of their immediate baggage. For what it's worth, the film takes some steps to preserve the broad continuity of at least the first Bay film; the Transwarp Key's energy is explicitly stated to operate on a frequency that humans cannot perceive, meaning that they literally cannot ''see'' the huge sky-beam or the portal. As such, the film ends with the general population of Earth (beyond secret forces within the US government) still entirely unaware of the Transformers' existence, as was the case when the 2007 film began. As the time-gap between these "prequels" and the first movie narrows, though, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine them fitting together without a lot of hand-waving away of specific details, unless future movies actually start making active attempts to address this.

In terms of active contradictions to established continuity, ''Rise of the Beasts'' appears to take the same approach as ''Bumblebee'' and ignores the events of the final Bay film, 2017's ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', by depicting Unicron as a separate planet, rather than the Earth itself, as he appeared in that film. However, it's probably important to note that the film lightly implies that the Maximals are time-travellers from the future (see "Transformers references" for more details), which would mean that the Unicron who appears in this film is also from the future. Thus it ''could'' be argued that his appearance here doesn't technically contradict ''The Last Knight''—but of course, that would mean he was trying to eat his own past self.

==Transformers references==
*The Maximals are broadly depicted the same as they were in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon: as a "highly-advanced race" of beast-mode Transformers who use transwarp technology to travel to other planets and interact with their native species, whose travels bring them to ancient Earth. Steven Caple Jr. has noted that earlier drafts of the screenplay explicitly depicted the Maximals as time-travellers from the future, as they were in the cartoon, and while the concept is so toned down for the finished movie that it probably won't even occur to general audiences, several references to the idea are still made on-screen. Transwarp technology is stated to open portals in time as well as space; Airazor states that the Maximals are "from both [the Autobots'] past and future"; and Optimus Primal says that he is named after the "legendary" Optimus Prime, which all combine to suggest that the Maximals originate from the future.
*The idea of the Maximals hailing from a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|jungle planet]] originates in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic books, which depicted many ''Beast Wars'' characters as the residents of the planet Eukaris. The planet is implied to be one of many colonised by Transformers in ages past using space bridges generated by the Transwarp Key, before the planets became separated and the key "lost." This concept of a great era of Cybertronian expansion that led to the foundation of lost colonies on other planets where Cybertronian life evolved in new and different directions dates back to 2005's [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]], and became a recurring element in ''Transformers'' series in the 2010s and beyond after it was incorporated into the lore of the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].
*Unicron's armies being named the "Terrorcons" hearkens back to both 2004's ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and 2010's ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'', which both featured the power of Unicron being used to create armies of warriors known as Terrorcons. In particular, the corrupted Airazor's rusted appearance resembles the ''Prime'' Terrorcons, which were also rusted, dilapidated, shambling bots controlled by the will of another.
*Though not identified by name onscreen, Unicron's army includes multiple duplicates of a robotic scorpion identified by the movie's toyline as "Predacon Scorponok." The idea of "Scorponok" being a mass-produced "species" of robots has recently been seen in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron'' cartoon]], where both [[Scorponok (G1)|Generation 1 Scorponok]] ''and'' [[Scorponok (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Scorponok]] were treated this way.
*The Maximals vow to keep the Transwarp Key hidden and safeguard life "no matter the cost," evoking Optimus Prime's iconic line from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'': "Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost."
*Optimus Prime's design features alterations from his earlier ''Bumblebee'' appearance that are influenced by his appearance in the first three Bay films; he has silver hands, feet, sun visors, angled chest windows, retractable orange [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon swords]], a handheld orange [[Energon-axe]] (which transforms out of his arm, coincidentally similar to the [[Optimus Prime (ES)|''Earthspark'' version]]), and a mask-less face sporting similar details. Arcee also transforms into a {{w|Ducati}} motorcycle, like her ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' character.
*Scourge combines aspects of his [[Scourge (G1)|Generation 1]], [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'']] and [[Scourge (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'']] namesakes; he's a herald of Unicron like G1 Scourge, transforms into a black Optimus Prime-like truck like ''RID'' Scourge and hails from a colony world like ''Cybertron'' Scourge. The various insignias he wears as trophies include the symbols of the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Autobot]]s, [[Maximal]]s, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s, [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] and [[Wreckers]]. His designer Eddie Del Rio also admitted on his Instagram to pulling inspiration from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] for his robot mode (and stealing insignias like trophies is well in character for the old bounty hunter as well).
*More obscure characters appear such as Apelinq, who originates from a [[Apelinq (BM)#Toys|BotCon 2000 toy]] and tie-in [[3H Productions]] comics, and Stratosphere, returning from the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline and last seen in the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|console video game]], albeit with a new, original design and characterization.
*When [[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]] lands at the Museum following the carnage, she makes some [[Starscream (Movie)|very familiar warbling noises]] when she moves.
*The two music tracks used in Unicron's scenes feature segments taken from [[Vince DiCola]]'s "Unicron's Theme" in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*Scourge stands and talks to Unicron's face from inside his body, similar to a scene with their characters from the Generation 1 episode, "[[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine]]".
*The symbols Elena studies are Maximal [[Cybertronix]], from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. The access code Elena assembles doesn't translate to anything, and simply reads "XQB," but the text on the side of the Transwarp Key (written in a combination of mirrored and upside-down symbols) reads: "He Who Opens The Door."
*The authors of the paper Elena reads about Peru's unexplained glyphs are Asahi Takara and Daniel H. Tomy, a reference to [[TakaraTomy]], Hasbro's longtime business partner in Transformers toys.
*After meeting Optimus Prime for the first time, Noah incorrectly calls him "Optimal". "Optimal Optimus" is the name of the original [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimus Primal's Transmetal 2 body]].
*When proposing different alternate modes to Noah, Mirage briefly turns into an F1 car, a reference to [[Mirage (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]]'s alternate mode. He also turns into a Lamborghini Countach, which was just a really cool, sexy car, but also famous in ''Transformers'' lore for being the alternate mode of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Generation 1 Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. He then claims that he can also turn into a Ferrari, the alternate mode of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Dino]], whose name in media outside of that movie was "Mirage".
*Mirage is incredulous over the news that musician [[Mark Wahlberg]] is leaving his band, the Funky Bunch, and going into acting—a good-natured jab at the actor's [[Cade Yeager|leading role]] in the earlier ''Transformers'' movies, ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and ''The Last Knight''.
*Scourge name-drops [[Primus]] as he taunts Optimus Prime, the first reference to the Transformers' creator god in any of the live-action movies.
*Scourge injures Prime's left flank in the museum battle, which mirrors the injuries [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] gave to the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in ''The Transformers: The Movie.'' Prime even grasps the wound in the same way his predecessor did.
*Airazor explains that Unicron imbues his heralds with a "dark energy," which increases their power, but also has a corrupting effect—almost certainly a reference to [[Dark Energon]], the life-energy of Unicron introduced in the Aligned continuity.
*Unicron psychically tortures Scourge from afar in the same way he did [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
*When Optimus Primal talks to Optimus Prime about how the Maximals trust the humans, he says there's "[[More than Meets the Eye (disambiguation)|more to them than meets the eye]]".
*Optimus states the Cybertronian belief that "the battle with darkness" will continue: "[['Til all are one]]." This phrase, and the idea of a day prophesied in Cybertron legend when it will come to pass, originates with ''The Transformers: The Movie,'' and is here used to thematically connect with the shared struggle of the Autobots, Maximals, and humans.
*When the heroes are lining up for the final battle, brown fins briefly pop out of the sides of Wheeljack's head, evoking his [[Wheeljack (G1)|Generation 1 design]].
*As the heroes charge towards the Terrorcon army, Optimus Primal commands Rhinox and Cheetor to "Maximize!", which was the Maximal [[activation code]] from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.
*Optimus Primal briefly fights with his double bladed scimitar from his [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|original toy]].
*In the final battle, when Unicron sends an army of Freezers to reinforce his minions on Earth, they make their descent in the form of yellow-and-black orbs, which appears to be a nod to Unicron's [[Mini-Con]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', the yellow-and-black sphere, [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]].
*The armored suit Mirage forms over Noah is conceptually an homage to the Generation 1 [[exosuit]]s, while its overall design hews closer to [[Kicker Jones]]' battlesuit from ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]''.
*In a glorious homage to [[Transformers (film)|the 2007 movie]], the musical highlight of [[Steve Jablonsky]]'s "Arrival to Earth" plays as Optimus, Noah, and Primal escape the collapsing transwarp portal's suction.
* Optimus Prime's final speech is set to a remixed version of the track "No Sacrifice, No Victory" from the 2007 movie's score, which was also reprised for the endings of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' and ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''.
*[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Transformers have frequently crossed over in comics and the occasional toyline over the years, though this marks the first time the two have co-existed in a feature film. Notably, the G.I. Joe insignia on Burke's business card is the version introduced in the film ''G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra''.
*When Reek and Noah are repairing Mirage at the end of the film, Reek says "Even Stevens," a possible allusion to [[Shia LaBeouf]], who starred in the [[Sam Witwicky|leading role]] in the first three ''Transformers'' movies and prior to that starred as the main character in the Disney Channel sitcom ''Even Stevens''.

==Real-life references==
*A TV screen briefly shows news coverage of the {{w|Murder trial of O. J. Simpson#Bronco chase|O.J. Simpson white Ford Bronco car chase}}, which places the events of the film near June 17, 1994.
*Throughout the film, Noah and Kris use the codenames "[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]]" and "{{w|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Tails}}" (and in one instance, Mirage is referred to as "{{w|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles}}"), a nod to the characters from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' videogame series.
*Kris wears a shirt of the ''Mighty Morphin' [[Saban Entertainment|Power Rangers]]'', another property owned by Hasbro. A poster of said series also appears on his wall.
*Kris is heard playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his [[Game Boy]]. However, see "Anachronisms".
*Kris attempts to comfort Noah after his unsuccessful interview by relating his struggle to [[Superman|Superman's]] difficulty finding a job before being hired by the {{w|Daily Planet}}.
*When Mirage compliments Noah after the car chase, he quotes the line "I like it a lot" from ''Dumb and Dumber''. However, see "Anachronisms".
*Also in the aftermath of the chase, he refers to the 1988 movie ''{{w|Big (film)|Big}}'' during his impression of Optimus Prime.
*Noah calls Mirage {{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.}} for obvious reasons. He also makes a reference to [[Indiana Jones]] when discovering the hidden temple in Peru.
*Bumblebee drops various voice lines from famous real-life films throughout the whole movie, including ''{{w|Die Hard}}'', ''[[Spaceballs]]'', ''{{w|They Live}}'', ''{{w|A Few Good Men}}'' and ''{{w|Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}.''
*While fleeing in the museum, Elena sings Zhané's song "{{w|Groove Thang}}" to try to calm herself down.
*As they rendezvous with the other Autobots for the trip to Peru, Mirage announces that "[[Wu-Tang Clan|Wu-Tang]] is in the building."
*Elena sings the TLC song "{{w|Waterfalls (TLC song)|Waterfalls}}" to herself during the flight to Peru. However, see "Anachronisms".
*The {{w|Inti Raymi}} festival taking place when the Autobots arrive in Peru is a real festival that takes place on June 24th.
*During the mountain road car chase at Peru, the shot of Scourge's insignia-covered grille reflected in Prime's rearview mirror homages a famous shot from [[Steven Spielberg]]'s 1971 film ''{{w|Duel (1971 film)|Duel}}.''
*When meeting Primal, Elena brings up the {{w|Nazca Lines}} and the archeological site at {{w|Tikal}}, asking if the Maximals were responsible for creating them. [[Order of the Witwiccans|In this case]], however, Primal takes no credit for human ingenuity.
*Mirage calls Optimus Primal "{{w|Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong}}".
*At the end of the film, Elena appears on the CBS news program ''[[60 Minutes]]''; host [[Lesley Stahl]] makes a cameo appearance as herself during the segment.
*The award on the wall that serves as the hidden switch to access the G.I. Joe base reads "Real Hero Award" with the image of an American flag, referencing the subtitle of the original G.I. Joe cartoon series: "A Real American Hero".

==Errors==
===Filming, animation, and technical errors===
*When Scourge kills Apelinq, he welds his Maximal insignia to his right shoulder, but throughout the rest of the film, Apelinq's insignia is gone. In the same scene, Scourge says "They never learn...", but his mouth is not moving.
*When Reek yells down the street as Noah and Kris depart, his dialogue does not match his lips.
*When Mirage attempts to eavesdrop on Noah and Kris' conversation, he is barely tall enough peer into the balcony while standing on a car. However, a minute later when Kris promises him to keep Noah safe he is somehow tall enough to comfortably look into the balcony without anything to stand on.
*The doors that go onto Wheeljack's back are unmarked brown in the scene of him transforming from van mode, but feature text on them in the very next cut where he is in robot mode.
*When Wheeljack audibly gasps at Noah assuming he can speak Spanish, his mouth is not moving.
*When Wheeljack is recovering from being attacked by Rhinox, his mouth is not moving as he says "Ay-ay-ay."
*As the heroes are walking through the jungle, the scene cuts to Elena while she is saying "So, what are you?", which does not match her lips.
*As Optimus Prime looks up at Unicron arriving at the mouth of the portal, Arcee can be seen scuttling about blasting Freezers; except her blasters produce no laser effects.
*From the time Bumblebee acquires his offroad Camaro, his wheels are inconsistent between his robot and vehicle modes, with some shots showing his normal Camaro's wheels instead of the offroad ones. It is most visible for the wheels on his shoulders.
*Scourge's mouth is not moving as he proclaims "Unicron will prevail!" before shooting the transwarp control panel.
*Elena audibly whimpering in Bumblebee as he drives through hoards of Freezers does not match her lips.

===Continuity errors===
*After Scourge incapacitates Bumblebee, he plucks his Autobot badge off with a normal left hand. In the following shot, however, his left hand is transformed into his giant claw and he is no longer holding the badge.
*During the chase out of Cusco, when Optimus Prime reaches the bend, the Terrorcons are very close behind him. However, when he transforms into robot mode, they are suddenly much further back.
*When Scourge walks away with the second half of the key, his left arm switches from the claw to the cannon between shots.

===Geographic discontinuities===
*There ''is'' a museum on Ellis Island... however, it's a [https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/national-immigration-museum/ museum that documents the turn-of-the-century immigrant experience], and not the generalized natural history museum shown in the film. Notably, the actual museum is composited out of the movie's establishing shots so that the made-up museum setpiece can replace it.
*Elena states that she has never left New York. Ellis Island, her place of work, is almost completely owned by the state of New Jersey, discounting a small portion that was the island's original size that is still a part of New York. Even discounting that, the waters surrounding the island are wholly owned by the Garden State.
*When the Autobots arrive at Cusco, they land at the citadel of [[Sacsayhuamán]], an Inca fortress on the northern outskirts of the city, and the site is deserted. Even on a normal day, it should be crawling with tourists, but the Autobots are specifically said to arrive during the [[Inti Raymi]] festival... whose central activity is a recreation of an Inca ceremony ''at'' Sacsayhuamán.
*The fight with the corrupted Airazor takes place at Machu Picchu, which nobody is witness to, as again it is completely deserted. It should be crawling with tourists, the staff that works at the site, the guests and staff of the lodge located right next to the complex, or the population of the town of Aguas Calientes at the base of the mountain.

===Anachronisms===
*Though the "you died!" music and mention of Bowser imply Kris is playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' on his Game Boy, that game wouldn't see a release on the system until 1999's ''[https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Bros._Deluxe Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]'' on the Game Boy Color. The only Mario platformers released for Game Boy by 1994 were the ''Super Mario Land'' games, which featured different antagonists and music.
*Elena sings "Waterfalls" to calm herself down. Assuming the film takes place in the summer, as implied by the aforementioned coverage of the O.J. Simpson chase, it would still be a few months until the November 1994 release of the album ''CrazySexyCool'', which the song first appeared on.
*Similarly, Mirage quotes a line from ''Dumb and Dumber'', a film that would not release until December 1994.
*A green car that was smashed and thrown in the Museum scene was a B5.5 Volkswagen Passat which would not be released until 2001.
*The promo for ''60 Minutes'' uses the program's contemporary imaging, including the use of the current CBS News logotype above that of the show.

==Music==
A score album, ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', was released alongside the film on June 9, 2023. Paramount also compiled a Spotify Playlist, ''[[Transformers Rise of the Beats]]'', featuring songs that appeared in the film.

==Reception==
{{quote|Thanks to some genuine human drama between the set pieces and palpable affection for the title characters, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is one of the franchise's more enjoyable outings.|Critics Consensus|[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_rise_of_the_beasts Rotten Tomatoes]}}

Coming off the back of the generally well-received ''Bumblebee'', ''Rise of the Beasts'' received mixed reviews. While critics largely praised the old-school adventure film sequences and the performances of the human leads, most criticism was directed at the film's protracted final battle scene and its overuse of computer-generated imagery—in particular, some critics juxtaposed the film's tamer action scenes against the madcap, sometimes over-the-top practical effect-based destruction employed by [[Michael Bay]] during his time in the director's chair. As of writing, the film holds a 53% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, although the audience score sits at a much higher 91%.

In the US and Canada, ''Rise of the Beasts'' opened to a strong $60.5 million start—higher than both ''The Last Knight'' and ''Bumblebee'' <ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/06/box-office-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-spider-man-spiderverse-1235412771/ "'Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts' Conquers 'Spider-Verse' With $60M+ Opening, But Animated Pic's Second Weekend Hold Strong -- Box Office"] </ref>—but suffered a brutal 66.1 percent drop in its second weekend, where it lost out to ''{{w|The Flash (film)|The Flash}}'', ''{{w|Elemental}}'', and ''{{w|Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse|Across the Spider-Verse}}''. <ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/the-flash-box-office-disappoint-pixar-elemental-flop-1235647927/ "'The Flash' Disappoints With $55 Million Debut, Pixar's 'Elemental' Flops With $29.5 Million in Battle of Box Office Lightweights"] </ref> <ref>[https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2023W24/?ref_=bo_we_nav Domestic 2023 Weekend 24]</ref> A week later, the film took in a comparatively dismal $11 million <ref> [https://deadline.com/2023/06/box-office-the-flash-no-hard-feelings-jennifer-lawrence-1235422274/ 'Spider-Verse' Swinging Ahead Of 'Elemental' After Game Of Chicken; 'Flash' Edging Out 'No Hard Feelings' -- Saturday PM Box Office]</ref>; as of July 2023, the film has made $407 million overall, marking the lowest-grossing film in the series thus far.

==Development details==

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* March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" with the intention of building a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),<ref>[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]</ref> [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom">[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff & Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com</ref> [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Christina Hodson]] (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),<ref name="hodsonbeer">[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]</ref> [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),<ref name="hodsonbeer" /> [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),<ref name="barrerferrari">[http://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> [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].<ref name="nolandworet">[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]</ref> Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].<ref name="deadlinereveal">[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref>
* October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.<ref name="stephendaviskeynote">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_P2fw_DlS4&t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.</ref>
* February 12, 2016 — At [[Toy Fair 2016]], Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 7, along with the dates for the two preceding films.<ref name="toyfairreveal" />
* September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an "entirely new, exciting storyline".<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 2019 Transformers Movie To Feature An Entirely New Storyline] on TFW2005</ref>
* February 16, 2018 — Hasbro clarifies at [[Toy Fair 2018]] that the film will be a reset of the franchise and has been delayed indefinitely until a new creative team is in place.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] on TFW2005</ref>
* May 24, 2018 — Paramount drops the film from their release schedule.<ref>[http://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/amp/ Paramount Officially Pulls the Next 'Transformers' Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule] on Collider</ref>
* March 15, 2019 — di Bonaventura states a sequel to ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is in development.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-sequels-in-transformers-live-action-franchise-confirmed-in-development/43083/ Two Sequels in Transformers Live Action Franchise Confirmed in Development] on Seibertron</ref>
* March 18, 2019 — di Bonaventura claims that the next main ''Transformers'' film will be a reboot closely tied to the ''Bumblebee'' sequel, rather than a direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. Either way, Paramount will pick the best script for ''Transformers 7'' and release that first.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bumblebee-producer-says-next-transformers-movie-wi/1100-6465652/ Bumblebee Producer Says Next Transformers Movie Will Be A Reboot] on GameSpot</ref>
[[File:Stevencaplejr autobot cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Hey, you think ''that's'' speed? You ain't seen the Golden Rocket.]]
[[File:Stevencaplejr terrorcon cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Then we will create ''alternate forms'', based on the most powerful local creatures!]]
* January 27, 2020 — Variety reports two ''Transformers'' films are being penned, to be produced simultaneously: one written by [[James Vanderbilt]], another to be written by [[Joby Harold]].<ref>[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/ ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works] on Variety</ref> Deadline reports that Vanderbilt's script is for a spin-off film based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', while Harold's script continues the story from the ''Bumblebee'' film.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/ Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount] on Deadline</ref>
* May 2, 2020 — [[Hasbro]] CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms that a new Transformers live-action movie is slated to release on [[June 24]], 2022. However, only one between Harold's ''Bumblebee'' sequel and Vanderbilt's ''Beast Wars'' film will make it to production first.
* August 21, 2020 — New Republic Pictures is announced as a new co-financier for Paramount in a ten-picture deal in the wake of the success of 2019's ''Rocketman''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-pictures-new-republic-pictures-10-picture-cofinancing-deal-top-gun-maverick-1203018250/ New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Among Films] on Deadline</ref>
* November 16, 2020 — [[Steven Caple Jr.]] is announced as the director.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/ Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise] on Deadline</ref>
* April 1, 2021 — [[Anthony Ramos]] is in talks for a starring role.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-7-cast-anthony-ramos/ Exclusive: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New 'Transformers' Movie] at Collider</ref>
* April 29, 2021 — [[Dominique Fishback]] is in final negotiations to star in the film.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/ 'Transformers': Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise] on Deadline</ref>
* June 13, 2021 — A casting call sheet for filming in Montreal reveals that the film is set in [[1992]].<ref>[https://www.transformersfr.com/t5190p250-parlons-des-films-transformers-a-venir#190206 Rumeur ― le "7ème Film Transformers en prise de vue réelle" se déroulerait en 1992] on transformersfr.com</ref>
* June 22, 2021 — A Paramount virtual event is held in which the movie's title, premise, and few of the characters and cast are unveiled (revealing it to be both the ''Bumblebee'' and ''Beast Wars'' films in one).<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Currently attending a Paramount virtual event about the next #Transformers film. Report to follow!|link=https://twitter.com/search?q=(from%3ABWTF_Ben)%20until%3A2021-06-23%20since%3A2021-06-22|name=Ben Yee|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|link=https://bwtf.com/news/rise-of-the-beasts-character-descriptions|name=Ben Yee|site=BWTF|title=Movie News: "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" Character Descriptions|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}</ref> The film's logo and official premise are also unveiled on official Transformers social media accounts.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The battle on Earth is no longer just between Autobots and Decepticons… Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in theatres June 24, 2022.|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1407422768602181632|name=@transformers|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=06|day=22}}</ref>
* June 28, 2021 — [[Ron Perlman]] is announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]''. [[Darnell Metayer]] and [[Josh Peters]] are confirmed as writers, inspired by Joby Harold's earlier draft.<ref>{{citesocial|quote='''Ron Perlman''' has been tapped to voice Optimus Primal in '''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''''', Collider has exclusively learned. [...] ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be led by rising stars '''Anthony Ramos''' (''In the Heights'') and '''Dominique Fishback''' (''Judas and the Black Messiah''), and '''Steven Caple Jr.''' (''Creed II'') is directing from a script by '''Darnell Metayer''' and '''Josh Peters''', who worked off an earlier draft by '''Joby Harold'''.|link=https://collider.com/ron-perlman-optimus-primal-voice-transformers-7-rise-of-the-beasts/|name=Jeff Sneider|site=Collider|title=Exclusive: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Adds Ron Perlman as Voice of Optimus Primal|year=2021|month=06|day=28}}</ref>
* July 11, 2021 — Rapper [[Tobe Nwigwe]] announces on Instagram that he's been cast in the movie.<ref>[https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/music/houston-s-tobe-nwigwe-earns-emmy-nom-16317174 Houston’s Tobe Nwigwe earns Emmy nom, 'Transformers' role] from the Houston Chronicle</ref>
* October 6, 2021 — Caple Jr. reveals the vehicle modes for the Autobot and Terrorcon cast through his Instagram account.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The squad is out…|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsm_wyLory/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=06}}</ref>
* October 20, 2021 — Filming is completed.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=That’s a wrap 🎬|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOw5z2r9TP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}</ref>
* October 21, 2021 — Cuscopolita reports on the vehicles with the film's Peru crew, confirming the unidentified vehicles as [[Wheeljack (ROTB)|Wheeljack]] and [[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]].<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.facebook.com/cuscopolitamagazine/videos/1941112319403899|name=Cuscopolita|site=Facebook|title=Exclusiva con los Transformers|year=2021|month=10|day=20}}</ref>
* October 22, 2021 — Ramos makes a guest appearance on [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], confirming Cheetor, his favorite ''Beast Wars'' character, will be in the film.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I am a ''Transformers'' fan, ''Beast Wars'' fan, Cheetor is my #1 favorite of all time, so it's dope to have Cheetor, to be in this movie with Cheetor, it's gonna be crazy.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjtxJqrv-bI&t=6051s|name=Anthony Ramos|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro PulseCon 2021 - DAY ONE|year=2021|month=10|day=22}}</ref>
* November 10, 2021 — Paramount announces the film has been delayed to [[June 9]], [[2023]].<ref name="2023release">{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has moved back a year and will now bow June 9, 2023. It previously was slated for June 24, 2022.|link=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-transformers-movie-release-date-1235045937/|name=Aaron Couch|site=The Hollywood Reporter|title=‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Movies Pushed Back at Paramount|year=2021|month=11|day=10}}</ref>
* February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that ''Rise of the Beasts'' will be the first entry in a trilogy of films.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released theatrically in 2023 and is the first of three new installments. A new animated series from @Nickelodeon arrives this fall. And in 2024, the franchise expands further with a CG animated Transformers theatrical film. #ParamountPlus|link=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1493706271207292928|name=Paramount+|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=02|day=15}}</ref>
* October 11, 2022 — Caple Jr. reveals through Instagram that [[Pete Davidson]] is the voice of Mirage, and [[Michelle Yeoh]] is the voice of Airazor.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Sneak peek of Pete voicing Mirage & @michelleyeoh_official blessing us as the voice of Air Razor|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjlx3PPPC_J/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=11}}</ref>
* October 21, 2022 — [[Tobe Nwigwe]] states on an Instagram post that they are doing some re-shoots for ''Rise of the Beasts'', including featuring his character in additional scenes.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The head people from ''Transformers'' said I did so good in my part they wanna add me to some more scenes. So I gotta go shoot some more stuff for ''Transformers''.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj9PnevsVb1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=10|day=21}}</ref>
[[File:ROTBTeaserPoster.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]
* December 1, 2022 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWDskI46Js official teaser trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures in conjunction with São Paulo's CCXP convention, giving audiences a first glimpse of the film and its various characters, including Mirage, Arcee, Scourge and the Maximals. Multiple voice cast members are also announced.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2022/12/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-peter-dinklage-liza-koshy-john-dimaggio-cast-1235186104/]</ref>
* December 2, 2022 — [[Jongnic Bontemps]] is announced as the film's score composer.<ref>[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/02/jongnic-bontemps-to-compose-music-for-steven-caple-jr-s-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/]</ref>
* December 16, 2022 — Caple Jr. shares a clip of Peter Cullen performing on his Instagram account.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=🐐|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPM80yPcsP/|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Instagram|year=2022|month=12|day=16}}</ref>
* December 26, 2022 — Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal make a "guest" appearance on the 2022 [[Nickelodeon]] Nickmas NFL game, showcasing both modes and their transformations.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5X0F_AvY8Q YouTube upload] of a recording for Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal on the 2022 Nickmas NFL game</ref>
* January 31, 2023 — [[Sam Smith]] reveals toy concept art for a new character from the film, [[Freezer]].<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFlXXNOly1/</ref>
* February 12, 2023 — Paramount airs a 30-second TV spot detailing Mirage's Porsche 911 vehicle mode for Super Bowl LVII in collaboration with Porsche.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/02/2023-super-bowl-movie-trailers-the-flash-fast-x-transformers-ant-man-expected-1235247160/ Super Bowl Movie Trailer Spots Will Include ‘The Flash’, ‘Fast X’, ‘Transformers’ & ‘Ant-Man’ — Deadline]</ref>
* April 2, 2023 — During the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Final Four on CBS, Paramount aired a first-of-its-kind mixed reality TV spot that showed off Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal appearing on a 90s basketball court that transformed from the court the actual basketball match was being played on. A few brief clips from the first trailer were also shown.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeeIfpbUAHg]</ref>
* April 6, 2023 — Actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]] announces on Instagram that he is the voice of Cheetor.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=So there is a story to this!!! Per the usual standard .. I had to sign an NDA, so I had NO IDEA what I was reading for.. it was only when I was in the booth to do my voice over that it dawned on me that I was reading for TRANSFORMERS Like what!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯 I totally geeked out in the moment.. Man, to say this is mad exciting is an understatement... So thankful. So honored, so blessed!!!! Massive shout out and THANK YOU to @stevencaplejr for putting your boi on! Appreciate you, fam!!! @transformersmovie..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 IT WAS ALL A DREAM!!!! Welcome, y'all. I am your transformer #CHEETOR!!!! Let's goooo!!!!!! #NdezvaMwari #Yeshua #smallbeginnings #ontherise|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqs_PQ1J_s6/|name=Tongayi Chirisa|site=Instagram|year=2023|month=04|day=06}}</ref>
* April 14, 2023 — To promote the film, Optimus Prime introduces Tobe Nwigwe's performance of "[[On My Soul]]" at {{w|Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella}}.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Calling all Autobots. @TobeNwigwe and #OptimusPrime have rolled out to #Coachella. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts|link=https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1647069845731803136|name=Transformers|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=04|day=14}}</ref>
* April 27, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnqEauWQZM official trailer] is released by Paramount Pictures, revealing more of the movie and Unicron's role in the plot, as well as delivering a first, brief look at the Predacons.
* May 6, 2023 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxore0Gxwpc first clip] was showcased at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, showing the Autobots' first interaction with the Maximals.
* May 12, 2023 — The website Puliwood reveals the film's Hungarian dub cast...including the voice of [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]], a character that had not yet been announced to be appearing in the film.<ref>[https://www.puliwood.hu/ismertetok/exkluziv-ilyen-szinkronhangokkal-jon-a-transformers-a-fenevadak-kora-325900.html EXKLUZÍV: ilyen szinkronhangokkal jön a Transformers: A fenevadak kora]</ref>
* May 27, 2023 — The film's world premiere is held at Marina Bay Sands in [[Singapore]].
* June 5, 2023 — David Sobolov confirms on Instagram that he is also voicing Apelinq in the film.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtIhCcwu4Ld/|quote=#transformers #riseofthebeasts fans… I just saw our epic premiere in Brooklyn! Tonight, I’m excited to reveal that I am the voice… of Apelinq!|name=David Sobolov|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=05}}</ref>
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===Changes before, during, and after production===
* An early cut of the film opened with a different prologue, in which a Decepticon named [[Transit (ROTB)|Transit]], dispatched from a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron to hunt down Optimus Prime, battles and is killed by Optimus, who dumps his body in the Hudson River alongside numerous other Decepticons who have tried to do the same in the past few years. The scene was dropped due to test audiences fiding it too dark, but [[John DiMaggio]] remains credited as the voice of Transit even in the finished film. Most of the visual effects for the scene were completed, and it was included (sans the river-dumping part) as a bonus feature with the movie's home media release.
**The scene was replaced for the finished film with Unicron's attack on the Maximal homeworld, which in the earlier cut was recounted by Airazor with hologram visual-aids during the scene when she meets the Autobots mid-movie.
* Cheetor and Rhinox were initially intended to be introduced slightly earlier, encountering Elena and Noah in the underground cavern. In scenes interspered with the Autobots' and Terrorcons' running battle on the hilltop road, Cheetor was to be the one who took down the Freezer menacing the two humans, after which Noah's gauntlet would accidentally fire a shot at the Maximal, causing him and Rhinox to chase them throug the cave. Cut in favour of making the Autobot/Terrorcon battle one unbroken scene, the alternate version was included as a bonus on the home media release.
* Multiple changes were made to the film's ending, which originally had a much darker tone like the scrapped opening. Originally, Mirage wasn't planned to survive the final battle, and Optimus would have been sucked into the portal after destroying the Transwarp Key and wind up floating in space before Unicron in the post-credits scene. Reactions by the audience in test screenings convinced Caple to change the ending to something a bit more hopeful, wanting to let the good guys get a solid win.<ref name=AltEnding/> The scene of Prime and Unicron was included as an extra with the home media release.
*Two versions of the final scene were filmed: one in which Agent Burke's business card reveals him to be part of [[Sector Seven]], and the version used in the film, in which he's part of G.I. Joe. Accordingly to Caple, the Sector Seven version was filmed only as misdirection, and the G.I. Joe version was always the one he intended to use.<ref name=Joe/>
*Other deleted/extended scenes included on the home media release include: Elena's moment of panicked disbelief (prominently showcased in the movie's trailer) shortly after the museum battle; Noah speaking with his mother when he returns home after the museum battle; a moment between Elena and Airazor before Mirage and Noah join the group to depart for Peru, in which Airazor explains the Maximal insignia; and a short scene of Optimus Primal about to hand the Transwarp Key over to Optimus Prime, before they are interrupted by Airazor's rampage.
*Additional cuts not represented in the extras from throughout the film included: a scene of Bumblebee showing a polaroid of himself and [[Charlie Watson]] to Optimus Prime as they wait outside the museum, to emphasise that some humans are trustworthy; innuendos between Arcee and Wheeljack that hint at a romantic attraction between the two; some dialogue from Scourge emphasising that (not unlike Galvatron in the original animated movie) he is an unwilling servant of Unicron; a scene of Wheeljack lending his glasses to Optimus Prime to uses like a telescope; and an alternate plan to destroy the Transwarp Key in the final act that involves using the deceased Airazor's spark as a bomb, only for the bomb to be lost, leaving Elena to figure out the codes.
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==Notes==
* In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color.
* This is the first movie in the series not to be worked on by [[Industrial Light & Magic]]; this time around the CG effects were done by [[Moving Picture Company]] and [[WetaFX]].
* Steven Caple Jr. was initially sceptical of working on a ''Transformers'' movie, which at that point in development was being called ''Bumblebee 2'', because he was uncertain about jumping right into another sequel after directing ''{{w|Creed II}}''—however, the incorporation of elements inspired by ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', which Caple Jr. had been a fan of, helped sway him. Upon joining the project, he pitched several revisions, drawing from his enthusiasm for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' by adding [[Unicron]] (and the [[Terrorcon (ROTB)|Terrorcon]]s) and Noah's exosuit, along with a prologue on the [[Maximal]]s' homeworld and a new arc for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] centred around his initial misanthropy.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The first time that- I did ''Creed 2'', and the first time the studio ever knocked on my door, it was for ''Bumblebee 2''. And I was like, "I don't want to do- I just came out from ''Creed 2'', I don't want to do a sequel..." you know? And so a year had gone by—or maybe two, right before COVID—and they said, "we found out the story we want to tackle: we want to bring in ''Beast Wars''." I was like, "I know all about ''Beast Wars'', I'm down for ''Beast Wars''." And so they developed a script on their own, they passed it to me—2020, October 5th, I remember the date—and I jumped right in and I kind of did my own version of the pitch, I said: "I love where you guys are going, you guys want to do New York, you guys want to do the 90s, you want to do Peru, but here's what I'll do, with the characters..." So I changed up Optimus Prime, I gave him a whole pitch on how I would start him with like, not loving humans at first, and not besiding Noah right off the rip, they're gonna have friction between the two... Gave 'em a pitch for Optimus Primal, where they start off in the top of the movie, and I gave them a new Unicron- I mean a new villain, which was Unicron and the Terrorcon squad. I just felt like, as a fan, we've been tiptoeing around Unicron, and all the other films kind of like hinted towards him towards the end, and I just really want to expand the universe and I felt like he was that perfect source to do so, because he tells us there's another world out there, there's more Transformers out there, it's not just Autobots and Decepticons. And then of course the [[exosuit]], that was my idea, it was homage to the 80s cartoon, so... It was a bit of that, pitched it to 'em and they loved the heart, they love where I was going with the direction of the characters, and yeah, they kind of gave me the key to play!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxUukVwKLCc|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=Collider|title=Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Interview: Director Reveals Big Change to Film|year=2023|month=06|day=06}}</ref>
* [[Tobe Nwigwe]]'s character of [[Reek]] was based Steven Caple Jr.'s friend Tarik Jackson, who passed away before shooting began in 2021.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The way I got the ''Transformers'' role was insane. [...] One of [Steven Caple Jr.'s] best friends was a fan of the music, and his best friend, right, like, as they was getting ready to start shooting the movie... passed. Passed, yeah. And he had Paramount Studios reach out to me to try to play a specific- the best friend role in ''Transformers''. They kind of emulated who his best friend was in real life. He told Paramount [...] "reach out to Tobe and if he send anything back that's even ''halfway'' decent... I want to use him." But because I had never done no acting ever in my life, I just had this script right here, and just read it like I was acting, and just recorded myself on the iPhone and I was like, "yo there's no way in hell..." [...] I did that, sent that in, and they liked it!|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfAoWTKh3R8&t=2638s|name=Tobe Nwigwe|site=Sway's Universe|year=2023|month=01|day=23}}</ref>
*The fourth-wall-breaking [[Mark Wahlberg]] namedrop was ad-libbed by [[Pete Davidson]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=We wanted to break the fourth wall. In all fairness, Pete Davidson made that up in the booth, and we laughed so hard, we're like in tears, and we're like there's no way we could not use this. We had ad-libbed a whole bunch of stuff. One was on, "Beanie Babies was weird", and he was like, what about Marky Mark leaving the Funky Bunch? And we were just in tears. And then we showed the studio and everybody loved it and was like, "let's just break the fourth wall. Do it."|link=https://gizmodo.com/breaking-the-fourth-wall-in-transformers-rise-of-the-b-1850514340|name=Steven Caple Jr.|site=io9|title=Breaking the Fourth Wall in ''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts''|year=2023|month=06|day=09}}</ref>
* During the production of the film, Ramos had to acquire a driver's license at Caple Jr.'s behest.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DDi5f1SL4oESslcZLjhhG|name=Anthony Ramos|site=the Spout Podcast|year=2021}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=I had a two-week window to get an appointment at the DMV, and the DMV was initially uncooperative. Finally, after much haggling, I was able to secure an appointment. I took the test in my mother's car after a few months of practice with an instructor. Fortunately, I was able to pass.|link=https://theplaylist.net/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-anthony-ramos-talks-representation-in-franchises-getting-his-drivers-license-for-the-film-interview-20230607/|name=Anthony Ramos|site=The Playlist|title='Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts': Anthony Ramos Talks Representation In Franchises & Getting His Driver's License For The Film [Interview]|year=2023|month=06|day=07}}</ref>
* During an interview with a fan, voice actor David Sobolov revealed that Caple Jr. would create storyboards using Transformers toys. Awesome!<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdsfclO5etE&t=1106 "ROTB UNICRON IS THRILLING!" | Interview with DAVID SOBOLOV (Rhinox + Battletrap)! - YouTube]</ref>
* According to Caple Jr., Optimus's unmasked face was modeled after Peter Cullen's.
* As a result of Transit's removal, this is the first live-action film to not feature the Decepticons in any capacity.
* To keep the secret of the ''G.I. Joe'' tease at the end of the movie, most copies of the script and the version of the scene shot for test screenings all used [[Sector Seven]] instead. Michael Kelly also didn't know the big twist with his character until he arrived on set. Caple Jr. even had only a single ''G.I. Joe'' business card printed, on the day of filming, and took it from the set himself afterwards for safekeeping!<ref name=Joe>{{citesocial|quote=There was one version of the script that mentioned the G.I. Joe reveal. All other copies, including the one in the studio's possession, described the military organization as Sector 7. "That way no one could leak the script," Caple notes. [...] Caple says they shot two versions of Kelly's scene, one where Burke's business card reads Sector 7 and one where the card reads G.I. Joe, so audiences in test screenings wouldn't know the true reveal. There was only one copy of the G.I. Joe business card, and Caple took that himself from set for safe keeping. "I was like, 'I'm taking this. I don't want this to be found on the floor,'" he says. "I actually didn't have them printed out until that day [on set]. We were very cautious of it, man. We were really trying to be as secretive as possible."|link=https://ew.com/movies/transformers-g-i-joe-crossover-plans/|name=Nick Romano|site=Entertainment Weekly|title=Inside the top-secret plans for Transformers and G.I. Joe|year=2023|month=06|day=12}}</ref>
*This is the first live-action Transformers movie where the Japanese dub wasn't sound directed by [[Keiichirō Miyoshi]] but instead it is directed by [[Yoshikazu Iwanami]] who had been responsible for the original Beast Wars cartoons dubs localization.

===Foreign names===
* ''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/Beast Kakusei''''' (トランスフォーマー/ビースト覚醒 ''Toransufōmā Bīsuto Kakusei'', "Transformers: Beast Awakening")
* ''Cantonese:'' '''''Bin3jing4 Gam1gong1: Kwong4sau3 Gwat6hei2''''' (變形金剛：狂獸崛起, "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts")
* ''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Réveil des Bêtes''''' (Canada, "Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts")
* ''German:'' '''''Transformers: Aufstieg der Bestien''''' ("Transformers: Rise of the Beasts")
* ''Hungarian:'' '''''Transformers: A fenevadak kora''''' ("Transformers: The Age of the Beasts")
* ''Italian: '' '''''Transformers: Il Risveglio''''' ("Transformers: The Awakening")
* ''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Wàn Shòu Juéqǐ''''' (Taiwan, 變形金剛：萬獸崛起, "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts"), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Chāonéng Yǒngshì Juéqǐ''''' (China, 变形金刚：超能勇士崛起, "Transformers: Rise of the Beast Wars")
* ''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Despertar das Feras''''' (Brazil, "Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts")
* ''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers: El Despertar de las Bestias''''' ("Transformers: The Awakening of the Beasts")
* ''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Voskhozhdeniye Zverobotov''''' (Трансформеры: Восхождение Звероботов, "Transformers: Rise of the Beastbots")
* ''Ukrainian:'' '''''Transformery: Chas Zvirobotiv''''' (Трансформери: Час Звіроботів, "Transformers: Time of the Beastbots")

==References==
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[[Category:Rise of the Beasts media]]

Gold Punch

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:''Gold Punch is a member of the [[Winner's Circle]] from [[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]].
[[File:GoldPunch.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Sweatin' to the Goldies.]]
'''Gold Punch''' is one of the highly sought after members of the gilded [[Winner's Circle]] squad. The squad she decides to work out with has got to prove themselves to be tougher than tough, ready to really push hard to break the limits of prankery. Work it out. Work it out.

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==Fiction==
===Stop-motion shorts===
Gold Punch worked the [[Goldrush Games (event)|Goldrush Games]], serving as both referee and trophy for the wrestling event between [[Lunchador]] and [[Tamale Mal]]. {{storylink|Get Ready, Get Set...}}

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==Toys==
===''BotBots''===
[[File:BotBots-toy GoldPunch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"I'll rip yer bloody arms off!"]]
*'''Blind Bag Mystery Figures''' (Single pack, [[2020]])
**''Series'': '''5'''
**''ID Code'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''3 Star'''

: Part of the fifth Series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Gold Punch is a [[redeco]] of [[Kidd Klobber]], and transforms into a golden boxing glove.

: She is available in the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] "Blind Bag Mystery Figures" assortment, and like everyone else in the assortment, was packed out at one per case of 24 Bots. The Series 5 Mystery Figures assortment was initially skipped by retailers in the US, eventually appearing in June 2021 at Dollar Tree and Five Below stores.

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 5 BotBots.}}
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==Notes==
* Gold Punch seems likely to join the [[Cardio Clique]].

[[Category: Winner's Circle]]
[[Category: Female Transformers]]

Batsby

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:''Batsby is a member of the [[Jock Squad]] from [[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]].
[[File:Batsby.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Grass grows, birds fly, sun shines, and brother? I hurt people.]]

Now stepping up to bat is [[Batsby]], the slugger of the [[Jock Squad]]. Every swing they make brings the thunder that sends the balls flying so far that they'll make it back to home plate no sweat.

==Fiction==
===''BotBots Adventure''===
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{{storylink|Transformers BotBots Adventure|BotBots Adventure}}

===''BotBots Official Sticker Book''===
Batsby had the power to be a home run king. {{storylink|Transformers BotBots Official Sticker Book|BotBots Official Sticker Book}}

===''BotBots Mad Libs''===
Batsby played in the Jock Squad's championship round of '''''adjective''''' Dodgeball, but was the first to be eliminated. {{storylink|Play Ball}}

===''BotBots'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Sarah Hillier]] (English)|[[Luca Kis-Kovács]] (Hungarian), [[Jessy Milianty]] (Indonesian), [[Nurul Izzati Saad]] (Malay), [[Cathrine Bang Norum]] (Norwegian), [[Silvia Suzy]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Rita Ruaz]] (European Portuguese), [[Anastasia Zharkova]] (Russian), [[Sara Del Olmo]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Betzabé Jara]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Adina Andrei-Lucaciu]] (Romanian)}}

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==Toys==
===''BotBots''===
[[File:BotBots-toy Batsby.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Put me in (multiple different packages) coach, I'm ready to play, today.]]
*'''Blind Bag Mystery Figures''' (Single pack, [[2018]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''ID Code'': '''23'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Part of the first Series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Batsby transforms from a baseball bat into a 1-inch tall robot.

: The only notable difference between the single-pack and multi-pack releases (see below) is that the single-pack has production number stamping, where the multi-pack versions do not.

: Batsby is available in the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] single-bot packages, and comes 1 to a case of 24, like everyone else in the assortment.

: This mold was also used to make [[Big Botti]], [[Home Rundown]], and [[Strike Four]].

*'''Greaser Gang''' (8-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Batsby is also available in one of the "[[Greaser Gang]]" 8-packs, packaged with [[Angry Cheese]], [[Fottle Barts]], [[Goob Toob]], [[Sippy Slurps]], [[Sticky McGee]], [[Venus Frogtrap]], and [[Lost Bots|Lost Bot]] [[Clogstopper]].

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots.}}

*'''Jock Squad''' (8-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Batsby is also ''also'' available in one of the "[[Jock Squad]]" themed 8-packs, along with [[Arctic Guzzlerush]], [[Hawt Diggity]], [[King Toots]], [[Major Lee Screwge]], [[Slappyhappy]], [[Sprinkleberry D'uhnut]], and Lost Bot [[Bonz-Eye]].
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==Notes==
[[File:BotBots - Goldrush 1 - baseball bat.jpg|upright=.75|thumb|"Look at this, just caved in your skull, my bat's still dry. No clumps of hair, nothin'."]]
* Batsby appears as a prop on the exercise equipment rack at the [[Decepticon]] base in the ''[[Transformers Stop Motion Netflix Anime]]'' short "[[Virtually Reality]]".
* Like several characters in the ''BotBots'' cartoon, Batsby's gender is different from the toy's original bio from Hasbro's website. In Batsby's case, the original toy bio uses masculine pronouns, while the cartoon depicts the character as female.

[[Category: Female Transformers]]
[[Category: Jock Squad]]
[[Category: Variable gender characters]]

Point Dexter

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:''Point Dexter is a member of the [[Backpack Bunch]] from [[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]].

[[File:PointDexter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Rick! I'm Pencilvester! Listen to that name, you can't kill me!"]]

When the 'bots who make up the [[Backpack Bunch]] need to think up a plan, they turn to '''Point Dexter''' for all their strategizing needs. Even though he's a bit of a nerd, Point Dexter is well liked by his fellow 'BotBots, as his plans rarely fail and he never has to use his eraser - traits that make him mightier than the sword.

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==Fiction==
===''BotBots Official Sticker Book''===
Point Dexter had the power to always have a plan. {{storylink|Transformers BotBots Official Sticker Book|BotBots Official Sticker Book}}

===''BotBots Mad Libs''===
Point Dexter was like the '''''celebrity''''' of the Backpack Bunch, always sharp-looking. {{storylink|Bring the "A" Game}}

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==Toys==
===''BotBots''===
[[File:BotBots-toy PointDexter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Take it easy, it's just a drawing."]]
*'''Sugar Shocks''' (5-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Part of the first series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Point Dexter transforms from a stubby pencil into a [[super deformed]] robot.

: He was available in one of the "Sugar Shocks" themed 5-packs, along with [[Laceface]], [[Unilla Icequeencone]], [[Sprinkleberry D'uhnut]], and [[Lost Bots|Lost Bot]] [[Game Over]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Gold Dexter]] and [[Scribby]].

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots.}}

*'''Greaser Gang''' (8-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Point Dexter was also available in one of the "[[Greaser Gang]]" themed 8-packs, along with [[Fit Ness Monster]], [[Major Lee Screwge]], [[Poo Sham]], [[Shredder Jack]], [[S'up Dawg]], [[Waddlepop]], and Lost Bot Game Over.

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots. Yes, you end up with (at least) two of him.}}

*'''Jock Squad''' (8-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Point Dexter was also ''also'' available in one of the "[[Jock Squad]]" 8-packs, along with Fit Ness Monster, [[Fottle Barts]], [[Goob Toob]], [[Grit Sandwood]], Laceface, [[Nrjeez]], and Lost Bot [[Clogstopper]].

{{note|This pack is a ''possible'' "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots. Grit Sandwood is the only BotBot needed in that pack, but he also appears in another Jock Squad pack where he is also the only BotBot needed in ''that'' pack. Yeah it means a bunch of redundant Bots either way, sorry!}}

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==Notes==
* His name comes from the term "poindexter", another term for a geek.
* Early line-art of Point Dexter, in ''both'' robot and pencil modes, appears "inside" [[Clawsome]]'s chest window, apparently as plush versions of the character available inside crane skill games. His [[robot mode]] art also shows up on [[Driver Ted]]'s screen, in the "Player One" position.
* The [[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|''BotBots'' cartoon]] features numerous "Pencil Bot" generics based on Point Dexter's design with some even sharing his yellow/orange color scheme, though whether or not one of them is the actual Point Dexter is yet to be determined.

[[Category: Backpack Bunch]]

Shredder Jack

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:''Shredder Jack is a member of the [[Greaser Gang]] from [[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]].

[[File: ShredderJack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|duuudes come surf dis gnarly wave!!]]

The totally tubular '''Shredder Jack''' loves riding the cheesy waves. He'll hang ten on any kind of wave, from "gnarly gouda" to "far-out feta", all the while shouting "Cowabunga, dudes!"

==Fiction==
===''BotBots Official Sticker Book''===
Shredder Jack had the power to ride a wave of cheese. {{storylink|Transformers BotBots Official Sticker Book|BotBots Official Sticker Book}}

===Musical Mall Madness===
{{note|This stop motion singalong was a remake of the "[[#Official Digital Commercial|Official Digital Commercial]]" below.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|Musical Mall Madness}}
{{--}}

==Commercial appearances==
===Official Digital Commercial===
[[File:BotBots commercial - food court.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Shredder Jack and [[S'up Dawg]] competed in a condiment diving contest, with Fottle Barts watching. S'up Dawg jumped and transformed midair. Shredder Jack slipped and fell. S'up Dawg made a perfect mustard cup landing, while Shredder Jack did a bellyflop, destroying the ketchup cup he landed in. Fottle Barts gave both dives a 10. {{storylink|Commercial#Official Digital Commercial|Official Digital Commercial}}

===Goldrush Games Digital Commercial===
Shredder Jack cheered with other members of the Greaser Gang for the golden [[Winner's Circle]] tribe. {{storylink|Commercial#Goldrush Games Digital Commercial|Goldrush Games Digital Commercial}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''BotBots''===
[[File:BotBots-toys Shredder Jack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Nacho, Nacho Maaaaan!"]]
*'''Sugar Shocks''' (5-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Part of the first Series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Shredder Jack transforms from a 1-inch tall robot into a carton of cheese-topped nachos.

: Shredder Jack was available in one of the "Sugar Shocks" themed 5-packs, along with [[Lolly Licks]], [[Ms. Take]], [[Sippy Slurps]], and [[Lost Bots|Lost Bot]] [[Clogstopper]].

:This mold was also used to make [[Nacho Problem]].

*'''Toilet Troop''' (5-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Shredder Jack was also available in one of the "[[Toilet Troop]]" themed 5-packs, along with [[King Toots]], [[Sudsbeard]], [[Waddlepop]], and Lost Bot [[Stinkeye Stapleton]].

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots.}}

*'''Greaser Gang''' (8-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Shredder Jack was also ''also'' available in one of the "[[Greaser Gang]]" themed 8-packs, along with [[Fit Ness Monster]], [[Major Lee Screwge]], [[Point Dexter]], [[Poo Sham]], [[S'up Dawg]], [[Waddlepop]], and [[Lost Bots|Lost Bot]] [[Game Over]].

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots. Yeah, you get two of him. Welcome to the way this kind of toy is marketed.}}

{{-}}
[[File:BotBots-toy S3-ArcadeRenegade.jpg|thumb|upright=1.11|"Mark my words, the damn nachos will be mine."]]
*'''Arcade Renegades Surprise''' (16-pack, 2019)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Shredder Jack was also ''also '''also''''' inexplicably available in two of the six iterations of the "Arcade Renegades Surprise" 16-pack, found only in one of the eight [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] bubbles on the package. Unfortunately, there appears to be no form of ID numbering on the packaging to tell what's inside the bubbles, and the window portion of the packaging has the same eight new-mold Renegades in the same positions in every version. So um... good luck!

:He comes in these blindpacked arrangements:
:* [[The Fizz]], [[Hawt Diggity]], [[Laceface]], [[Pixelfin]], [[S'up Dawg]], [[Sheriff Sugarfeet]], Shredder Jack, [[Tangry Tart]]
:* [[Chilla Gorilla]], [[Duderoni]], [[The Fizz]], [[Hawt Diggity]], [[Papa Click]], [[Pixelfin]], Shredder Jack, [[Wrist Banned]]
{{--}}

==Notes==
* The placement of his nacho cheese on his chips' tops in his static art appears to invoke spiky hair with {{w|Frosted tips|frosted tips}}, a late 90s and early 2000s hairstyle that was common with surfers.
* His static art depicts him as a taller with the nacho container as only his head, instead of the more squat appearance his toy has. His body and limbs are also colored yellow and orange instead of all white on the final toy.
* Shredder Jack appears as a prop on the [[Autobot]] base snack table in the ''[[Transformers Stop Motion Netflix Anime]]'' shorts "[[Crashing the K-Wave]]", "[[Virtually Reality]]", "[[Haunting of Bot House]]", and "[[Anime Attack!]]".

[[Category: Greaser Gang]]

Raddhaxx

2022-10-16T23:21:05Z

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:''Raddhaxx is a member of the [[Techie Team]] from [[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]].

[[File:Raddhaxx Stock Art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A computery guy.]]

The hacker extraordinaire, '''Raddhaxx''' is the bot in the command center that finds the info and uses that knowledge to tell the others what to do. He is referred to as "the bot in the chair", even though he's comfortable standing.

==Fiction==
===''BotBots Official Sticker Book''===
Raddhaxx had the power to hack into anything. {{storylink|Transformers BotBots Official Sticker Book|BotBots Official Sticker Book}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''BotBots''===
[[File:BotBots Raddhaxx toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"W-where's the Any key!?"]]
*'''Techie Team''' (5-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Part of the first Series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Raddhaxx changes from laptop computer to robot and back.

: Raddhaxx was available in one of the "Techie Team" themed 5-packs, along with [[Chilla Gorilla]], [[Slappyhappy]], [[Pucksie]], and [[Lost Bots|Lost Bot]] [[Bonz-Eye]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Hashtagz]] and [[Writer's Blockhead]].

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots.}}

*'''Greaser Gang''' (8-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Raddhaxx was also available in one of the "[[Greaser Gang]]" 8-packs, along with [[Fottle Barts]], [[Ms. Take]], [[Nrjeez]], [[Poo Sham]], [[Pucksie]], [[Spud Muffin]], and Lost Bot Bonz-Eye.

[[Category: Techie Team]]

Ms. Take

2022-10-16T23:14:46Z

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:''Ms. Take is a member of the [[Backpack Bunch]] from [[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]].

[[File:MsTake.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With my moon rocks, I can make erasers. There are many things that need to be erased.]]

Like her fellow Backpack Buncher [[Slappyhappy]], '''Ms. Take''' is obsessed with order and neatness. She's always rubbing out mistakes and goofs, and happiest when she's doing so. Fortunately, with a crew as dysfunctional as the rest of the BotBots, there's never a shortage of things to clean up, to the point where she actually enjoys having her fellow 'bots make messes for her to clean.
{{--}}

==Fiction==
===''BotBots Official Sticker Book''===
Ms. Take had the power to make things disappear. {{storylink|Transformers BotBots Official Sticker Book|BotBots Official Sticker Book}}

===''Lost Bots!''===
When [[Stinkeye Stapleton]] visited the [[school supply store]] to see if they belonged with the [[Backpack Bunch]], his no-mess attitude scared Ms. Take. After all, if there was no messes, there would be no mistakes for her to correct. This caused Stinkeye Stapleton to feeling bad, leaving the store. {{storylink|Lost Bots! (book)|Lost Bots!}}

===''BotBots Mad Libs''===
Ms. Take could eliminate wrong answers quickly. {{storylink|Bring the "A" Game}}

==Toys==
===''BotBots''===
[[File:BotBots MsTake toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|For [[Ruined FOREVER|really big mistakes.]]]]
*'''Sugar Shocks''' (5-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Part of the first Series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Ms. Take changes from an eraser into a small robot and back. She is available in one of the "[[Sugar Shocks]]" themed 5-packs, along with [[Lolly Licks]], [[Sippy Slurps]], [[Shredder Jack]], and [[Lost Bots|Lost Bot]] [[Clogstopper]].

*'''Techie Team''' (5-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Ms. Take is also available in one of the "[[Techie Team]]" 5-packs, along with [[Dr. Moggly]], [[Nrjeez]], [[Skillz Punk]], and Lost Bot [[Burgertron]].

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots.}}

*'''Greaser Gang''' (8-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''1 Star'''

: Ms. Take is also ''also'' available in one of the "[[Greaser Gang]]" 8-packs, along with [[Fottle Barts]], Nrjreez, [[Poo Sham]], [[Pucksie]], [[Raddhaxx]], [[Spud Muffin]], and Lost Bot [[Bonz-Eye]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
* The idea of a Transformer with an eraser [[alternate mode]] was previously explored in an [[April Fools' Day]] prank by the ''Transformers'' Facebook page, which featured the [[Memobot]] "Erazer".
* In case it wasn't already (painfully) obvious to you, her name is a pun on the word "mistake".

[[Category: Female Transformers]]
[[Category: Backpack Bunch]]

Burgertron

2022-10-16T23:05:21Z

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:''Burgertron is a member of the [[Lost Bots]] from [[Transformers: BotBots (franchise)|BotBots]]''.
[[File:BotBots_Burgertron_stockart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'll take a Double Triple Bossy Deluxe on a raft, four by four, animal-style, extra shingles with a shimmy and a squeeze, light axle grease, make it cry, burn it, and let it swim."]]

The place: a shopping mall food court. The hero: an ordinary cheeseburger on a sesame seed bun. The action: an [[energon]]-infused mist that turns everyday objects into tiny robots. '''Burgertron''' is convinced he's a hero formed in the likeness of action movie stars, a take-charge, fearless, handsome, incredibly clever, brave... (''checks notes provided by Burgertron'')... beloved cool bot who has all the answers.

It's ''possible'' that he might have an overly-inflated opinion of himself. But he's also deep down a bot who loves his friends and, when the chips are down, will fight for them. Sure, he probably won't do the right thing, and he definitely won't do the ''smart'' thing, but he'll be there all the same.

{{quote|My friends must be going nuts without the Captain of Fun! That's what I—''they''... call me!|Burgertron|"[[Mall Than Meets the Eye]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''BotBots Official Sticker Book''===
Burgertron had the power to save the day in the most epic way. {{storylink|Transformers BotBots Official Sticker Book|BotBots Official Sticker Book}}

===''Lost Bots!''===
Burgertron didn't accompany [[Dimlit]]'s group of Lost Bots as they explored the mall looking for places they fit in better. When they returned, Burgertron was playing with [[Kikmee]] and got kicked with enough force to cause his toppings to spill out. Seeing him and other Lost Bots playing and laughing made Dimlit's group realize that the Lost Bots was the only tribe where they all truly fit in. {{storylink|Lost Bots! (book)|Lost Bots!}}

===''BotBots Mad Libs''===
One day a food fight broke out when [[S'up Dawg]] and [[Hawt Diggity]] made fun of [[Angry Cheese]]. When [[Must Turd]] joined in, Burgertron and [[Spud Muffin]] ended up covered in yellow '''''plural noun'''''. {{storylink|Fast Food Fight}}

===''BotBots'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[James Hartnett]] (English)|[[Jan Battěk]] (Czech), [[Oliver Mads Zhelder Due]] (Danish), [[Paul Boereboom]] (Dutch), [[Henri Piispanen]] (Finnish), [[Martin Faliu]] (French), [[Konrad Bösherz]] (German), [[István Baráth]] (Hungarian), [[Rajesh Shukla]] (Indian), [[Rahmad Ilmanto]] (Indonesian), [[Alessandro Campaiola]] (Italian), [[Syed Fathullah Syed Mohamed Hussein]] (Malay), [[Sigurd Marthinussen]] (Norwegian), [[Maksymilian Bogumił]] (Polish), [[André Sauer]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Gonçalo Carvalho]] (European Portuguese), [[Tomer Weissbuch]] (Romanian), [[Maxim Yakimov]] (Russian), [[Roberto Rodríguez]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Pascual Meza]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Joakim Tidermark]] (Swedish), [[Harun Can]] (Turkish)}}
[[File:BotBots ep1a - Burgertron.jpg|thumb|200px|"We serve food here, sir."]]

Burgertron was the leader of the Hunger Hubs, alongside his best friend [[Spud Muffin]] and his girlfriend [[Ulf the Orange]]. During his tenure he wrote the ''completely original'' play "[[I, Cheeseburger (play)|I, Cheeseburger]]", a story of the charismatic TronBurger (original character do not steal) becoming a beloved leader. Naturally, Burgertron was also the only one capable of playing such a part accurately, and the play was a smash hit. {{storylink|I, Cheeseburger (episode)|I Cheeseburger}} At some point during this time, Burgertron met [[Frostferatu]] of the Sugar Shocks. He didn't come away with a great opinion of the would-be vampire. {{storylink|Escape from Snackatraz}}

Unknown to Burgertron, Spud Muffin deeply resented his BFF, and one night while the Hunger Hubs were vent-sliding Spud sent him sliding off a different way from the others. Burgertron would wind up in the mall's remote Lost and Found office. {{storylink|The Goldrush Games - Part the Second}} Waking up and deciding to pay no mind to the circumstances that brought him there, Burgertron immediately set off, only to find himself running into the mythical [[Lost Bots]]. After explaining to them the entire nature of their fellow BotBots and life in the mall, he made to leave, but inspired by his words they asked to join him, hoping to find their own respective squads. As they made their way back through the mall, there was a close run-in with the "flesh being", aka [[Dave (BotBots)|Dave]] the night security guard. Burgertron filled the Lost Bots in on the [[Sacred Rule of the Mall]], the one and only rule the BotBots had: ''never'' be seen by a flesh creature. Fortunately for them, Burgertron had a totally ''brilliant'' plan to sneak past the flesh being; driving the mall's ride-along train back to the food court, up the mall's escalator. Somehow this genius plan did not work, the noise of the train scraping its way up to the second floor drawing Dave's attention. Attempting to hide made things worse, as Dave found Burgertron in his disguise and prepared to eat him. Burgertron was only saved from untimely devouring by Dimlit knocking him from Dave's grasp, breaking the Sacred Rule in the process. Burgertron's hopes nobody had noticed were instantly dashed when it turned out Spud Muffin and Ulf had seen what had happened... as had everyone else in the mall. In response, Spud Muffin kicked Burgertron out of the Hunger Hubs, and he and the Lost Bots instantly became total social pariahs. However, the other Lost Bots were optimistic they could patch things up the following night. {{storylink|Mall Than Meets the Eye}}

By the next day, Burgertron had already devised the perfect plan for restoring his status; BotVids, the hit new craze sweeping the mall! While he felt the Lost Bots were generally weird (or in Clogstopper's case gross), a successful BotVid would raise their general coolness enough to make them popular. For some reason, the other Lost Bots were not entirely taken with this scheme, and half-heartedly went along with it, but that was good enough for Burgertron. Burgertron approached [[Fomo]] to gain his help, though the Gamer Geek was very unwilling to help them, making it clear he was only doing so to maintain his influencer lifestyle. The Lost Bots' efforts were disappointing, to say the least. Kikmee's video in particular managed to make the outcasts even ''more'' hated than they were before. Burgertron's desire to sit and think in the south wing were scuppered when Clogstopper told him that was where Dave was setting up a bunch of traps. Investigating, Burgertron saw opportunity. If the Lost Bots sabotaged the traps on camera, they'd be heroes to the other BotBots. However, as the group examined the traps more closely, they found Dave's efforts were deeply terrible. At a sarcastic remark from Kikmee, Burgertron was inspired to rebuild the traps so they worked, thereby putting them in danger of being actually caught.

Doing just that, the group managed to sabotage the traps. As he was celebrating their obvious imminent success, Burgertron managed to catch himself beneath one of those traps just as Dave returned. Burgertron was saved from discovery by Bonz-Eye's quick thinking. However, Burgertron's hopes were dashed when it turned out Fomo had never filmed their trap-disarming, having instead turned his camera to Sprinkleberry D'uhnut slipping on a patch of oil. Dejected, Burgertron lamented how people would laugh at anything, before he slipped on the same patch of oil himself. Seeing the funny side, he joined in the other Lost Bots in laughing. {{storylink|(Never) Be Yourself}}

Hearing about the grand social event Ice Cream-a-Palooza, Burgertron rushed the other Lost Bots to it, despite having no tickets for admittance, figuring he'd be able to effortlessly charm their way in. As he stopped to explain this little snaggle to the others, they heard a captive Frostferatu's plaintive cries for help, the Sugar Shock having wound up trapped in a vending machine thanks to a restock. Burgertron was all too willing to leave the cupcake to his fate, or at least pass word along to the other Sugar Shocks, since it wasn't like there was a ticking clock on rescuing the weirdo or anything. Then Clogstopper informed him there was, since Dave was determined to have a celebratory birthday cupcake from the very vending machine Frostferatu was stuck in. With only twenty minutes to spare, the Lost Bots split up, with Burgertron and Bonz-Eye remaining to try and rescue Frosty. Burgertron immediately hit upon a plan; slam himself against the glass window of the vending machine. This did not work, nor did Burgertron's successive fourteen tries, which only left his various innards (brains included) splattered across the snack-prison-machine's window. Bonz-Eye suggested a different tack, and Frostferatu observed he'd seen humans using mysterious shiny discs to retrieve items from the machine. A quick trip to the mall's fountain later, and the two had a small pile of coins, which they hurled at the machine's slot. Ignoring Frostferatu's suggestion to climb up and press the machine's number pad to release him, mainly because he figured it would take too long, Burgertron threw another coin... which completely failed to hit the right pads. Hearing the distant screams of the mall guard, Bonz-Eye dragged Burgertron into the machine, and the two scaled the shelves using a string of liquorice. However, as they got to the top, a very battered Dave approached, determined to consume his birthday cupcake. Finally Burgertron realized how serious the situation was, and how selfish he'd been. Mercifully, Dave's voracious desires were thwarted by Frostferatu's disguised form getting stuck against the window. His ensuing tantrum set off the machine's security alarm, allowing Burgertron to (sort of) rescue Frostferatu at last, though the two disagreed on who was really responsible. Reuniting with the other Lost Bots, Burgertron apologized for considering having fun more important than saving a life. Then it turned out Frostferatu had tickets to Ice Cream-a-Palooza anyway. Of course, this was all for naught, as their escapades meant they'd missed ''all'' of Ice Cream-a-Palooza and it would never, ''ever'' happen again. Burgertron was left screaming to the sky about the unfairness of it all. {{storylink|Escape from Snackatraz}}

One night, while the Hunger Hubs were mysteriously absent from the Food Court, Burgertron led the Lost Bots in playing around. As he stopped to hammily lament his fallen status, he noticed a flyer for a revival of "I, Cheeseburger". Filling the Lost Bots in on the play's history, Burgertron became assured he would be called back to reprise his role as TronBurger and that this would recement his popularity among the BotBots. However, he soon became bored of waiting and took Dimlit to investigate, finding Spud Muffin directing a rehearsal for "I, Cheeseburger" ''without'' him, having recast Brock-o-Lonely as TronBurger. Outraged, Burgertron returned to the Lost and Found to rant, only for a comment from Clogstopper to give him an idea; make their ''own'' version of "I, Cheeseburger" at the exact same time, and steal the audience away from Spud Muffin's hack attempt! That they only had three hours left to do so was no obstacle to Burgetron, even though none of the other Lost Bots had any prior experience with the stage. Opening night for "The Real I, Cheeseburger" proved abysmal. Only Sprinkleberry D'hnut turned up, everyone else having gone to see Spud's production anyway, the cast's peformances were lacking, and the stage manager wound up setting himself on fire. Dejected, Burgertron shut down "The Real I, Cheeseburger", but refused to give up. He stormed the stage of Spud's production to upstage Brock-o-Lonely, and the two began to fight, eventually bringing the entire stage down on their heads. Not quite understanding what was going on, the audience applauded Brock as the ''true'' TronBurger, and a dejected Burgertron slunk away in defeat. As he did, he encounter Spud Muffin, who briefly scolded his former friend for his uncool behavior.

Returning to his bunk in the Lost and Found to brood, Burgertron was approached by the other Lost Bots, who despite everything had found the acting experience fun and wanted to give it one more go. Burgertron turned them down, feeling guilty over his actions and not wanting to go through the pain again, but their enthusiasm soon got him to join in anyway. {{storylink|I, Cheeseburger (episode)|I, Cheeseburger}}

{{charstubfiction}} {{storylink|Phoning It In}} {{storylink|The Lost Bots and the Claw Crusade}} {{storylink|Live and Let LARP}} {{storylink|Lone Bot and Carb}} {{storylink|Dimlit in Love}} {{storylink|On the Bot Prom Dance Floor}} {{storylink|The Ruckus Rally (episode)|The Ruckus Rally}} {{storylink|Crime and Bun-ishment}} {{storylink|Spirit of Halloween}} {{storylink|Rage Against the Karaoke Machine}} {{storylink|Scanned Out}} {{storylink|The Science Alliance (episode)|The Science Alliance}} {{storylink|Agent Smartlit (episode)|Agent Smartlit}} {{storylink|Shopping Brawl}} {{storylink|The Goldrush Games - Part the First}} {{storylink|The Goldrush Games - Part the Second}}

==Commercial appearances==
===Goldrush Games Digital Commercial===
Burgertron cheered with members of the Greaser Gang for the golden [[Winner's Circle]] tribe. {{storylink|Commercial#Goldrush Games Digital Commercial|Goldrush Games Digital Commercial}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''BotBots''===
[[File:BotBots-toys Burgertron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda."]]
*'''Sugar Shocks''' (5-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Part of the first Series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Burgertron changes from a cheeseburger into a robot with a conspicuously [[Optimus_Prime_(disambiguation)|Optimus]]-like face, and back.

:This mold was also intended to be used to make [[The Immortal Meat]].

: He is available in the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] portion of one of the "[[Sugar Shocks]]" 5-packs, packaged along with [[Nail Byter]], [[Slappyhappy]], [[The Plop Father]] and [[Waddlepop]].

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots.}}

*'''Techie Team''' (5-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''ID Code'': '''50'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Burgertron is also available in the blindpacked portion of one of the "[[Techie Team]]" 5-packs, with [[Dr. Moggly]], [[Ms. Take]], [[Nrjeez]] and [[Skillz Punk]].

{{note|This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots. Yes, you end up with two. Give one to someone you like!}}

*'''Jock Squad''' (8-pack, 2018)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Level'': '''2 Star'''

: Burgertron is also ''also'' in the blindpacked portion of one of the "[[Jock Squad]]" 5-packs, with [[Kidd Klobber]], [[Laceface]], Nail Byter, [[Poo Sham]], Skillz Punk, [[Sticky McGee]], and [[Unilla Icequeencone]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
* As revealed in the ''BotBots Official Sticker Book'', Burgertron is a lost member of the [[Greaser Gang]].

[[Category:Greaser Gang]] 
[[Category:Lost Bots]]

Lyra Heartstrings

2022-10-11T22:29:14Z

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:''Lyra Heartstrings is a [[pony]] from [[My Little Pony]].''
[[File:MLPTF 2 Lyra.jpg|thumb|270px|[[Rad White|I want to tell you about the humans.]]]]
'''Lyra Heartstrings''' is a [[unicorn]] from the land of [[Equestria]].

==Fiction==
===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Pony Megatron Taste Test.jpg|thumb|400px|(Lyra is the one at far left.)]]
In a world of magic and rainbows, Lyra Heartstrings and her friends discovered the smoldering remains of the dimensionally-displaced [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
Lyra was milling around [[Ponyville]] before [[Queen Chrysalis]]'s [[magic]] spell caused an atmospheric disturbance. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} After this had resulted in the [[Transformer]]s being brought through to [[Equestria]], Lyra was in the audience of an episode of [[Pinkie Pie]]'s "Preppin' With Pinkie" that guest starred [[Gauge]], only for [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to crash the show. {{storylink|They Eat Ponies, Don't They?}}

==External links==
*[[fandom:mlp:Lyra Heartstrings| Lyra Heartstrings]] at the My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic Wiki

[[Category:My Little Pony characters]]
[[Category:Ponies]]

Rubiplas

2022-09-19T16:08:20Z

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[[Image:Rubiplaslogo.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

'''Rubiplas''' is a Venezuelan company that obtained the license to manufacture and market ''Transformers'' toys in Venezuela during [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].

The original Rubiplas ''Transformers'' line was ''incredibly'' short-lived, consisting of only five of the six first-year [[Autobot]] [[Mini Vehicle]]s. These toys were also considerably cheaper in production, often lacking [[paint operation]]s, [[sticker]]s, or [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]]... but not consistently across individual releases. Some toys are very close to the [[Hasbro]] originals, and some are very, very not.

In recent years, Rubiplas has returned to marketing ''Transformers'' by securing the license to import [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys into Venezuela.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Mini Vehicle]]s'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#Rubiplas|Brawn]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Rubiplas|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Rubiplas|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Huffer (G1)#Rubiplas|Huffer]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Windcharger (G1)#Rubiplas|Windcharger]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:G1toy-Rubiplas-Huffer.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He's not [[McDonald's|lovin' it.]]]]
|}

==External links==
*[http://figurasdeaccion.blogspot.com/2008/07/robots-venezolanos-transformers-de.html Robots Venezolanos: Transformers de Rubiplas] (in Spanish)

[[Category:Companies]]

Punch (G1)

2021-05-21T07:37:50Z

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{{disambig3|Punch}}
:''Counterpunch is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. His [[Autobot]] counterpart, Punch, is nearby. Real nearby.''
[[File:G1 PunchCounterpunch art.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|He takes his energon shaken, AND stirred.]]
'''Punch''' (aka '''Nightbeat'''<ref name="nightbeat">The ''[[Kre-O]]'' line featured a [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] figure that was sold under the name "Nightbeat", but was very clearly designed to represent Punch, rather than the ''actual'' character named [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] who is ''not'' the same guy.</ref>) possesses a unique transformation ability that allows him to adopt a second robot mode—posing as a Decepticon named '''Counterpunch''' to spy on the 'Cons as a double agent.

On the surface, Punch is a stoic individual that can take charge and keep others calm in a crisis. However, this is an act that hides how paranoid he's become. His responsibilities as a spy, in addition to the things he's seen among the Decepticons, have made him a mess internally. Punch's entire personality changes when he becomes Counterpunch—although still loyal to the Autobots, Counterpunch is a violent brute that even Decepticons prefer to avoid. More recently Punch has suffered blackouts while disguised, the invented Counterpunch personality taking on a life of its own.<ref>Dreamwave [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More than Meets the Eye'' #5]]</ref> Punch is suspicious of all those around him, fearing that there could be a double agent among the Autobots operating as easily as he does among the Decepticons.

Punch is armed with a twin mortar launcher. Counterpunch wields a photon cannon which fires a circuit-scrambling energy stream. All Autobots are given an energy damper that protects them from the gun's effects but generates pyrotechnics to keep Punch's cover.

In one universe, Punch gives in completely to his Counterpunch persona and combines with the [[Wrecker]]s to form [[Wreckage (G1)|Wreckage]].

{{bigquote|When you're under, right in the belly of the beast, you have to ''be'' the role. Anything less, the slightest tremor or waver--it's over, finished.|Counterpunch|"[[Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[John Moschitta]] (English), [[Katsuhisa Hōki]] (Japanese)|[[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, ''The Rebirth, Part 1''), [[Albert Augier]] (European French)}}
[[File:Rebirth punch and counterpunch.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"You're all of you quite out of your depth!"]]
In [[2007]], when the Decepticons attacked [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] after the end of a [[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|short-lived truce]], Punch observed [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]] breaking into the city while the other Autobots were occupied with the battle. Seeking to discover their objective, he transformed into Counterpunch and caught up to them when they were breaking into a vault within the city. Informing them that [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had told him to check up on them, Counterpunch's offer of help was rebuffed by the two clones, and Counterpunch departed, making a big noise about how he had heard his "Autobot counterpart" was "nearby... real nearby."

[[File:TheRebirth pt1 Punch FAILS.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Look I found James Bond! Punch him!]]
Naturally, Counterpunch promptly transformed back to Punch as soon as he had stepped out of the clones' line of sight, and opened fire on them from behind. Wingspan was able to get behind Punch and grabbed him, holding him so that Pounce could savage him in puma mode. Punch collapsed, and the two clones made off with the contents of the vault – the [[key to the Plasma Energy Chamber|key]] to the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]]. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] soon discovered Punch's unconscious body and roused him, but Punch could only silently point to the empty vault, confirming Prime's worst fear.

Punch was subsequently part of an Autobot contingent led by Prime who pursued the Decepticons to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. At Prime's order, Punch, [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] and [[Fastlane]] began searching the planet for the key, but unbeknownst to them, it had already been been used to briefly open the Plasma Energy Chamber. The resulting energy discharge blasted a group of Autobots led by [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] across the galaxy to the planet [[Nebulos]], and the key with them. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} Punch and the Autobot clones soon reported back to Prime that there was no sign of Kup's team or the key, prompting Prime to consult [[Vector Sigma]] for answers. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Masaharu Satō]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}

[[File:Headmasters cartoon punch.jpg|left|thumb|Queens up front.]]
By [[2011]], Punch was installed within the Decepticon ranks as Counterpunch and serving as [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s closely-trusted informant. Among the true information Counterpunch fed the Decepticon leader in order to maintain his cover were details of the movements of the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] when they attempted an impassioned attack on [[Chaar]] after the destruction of [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. Using the information, Scorponok repelled their attack, much to the chagrin of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]], who was particularly infuriated that Counterpunch had "somehow" turned up information that his own spying had failed to. Soon thereafter, Punch returned to the Autobot base on [[Athenia]], and informed Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] that Scorponok was about to hold a ceremony on [[Earth]]'s [[moon (moon)|moon]] to coronate himself emperor of the Decepticons. During the ceremony, Galvatron returned from his prior apparent demise, and retook leadership of the Decepticons from Scorponok. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

When both the Autobots and Decepticons received an SOS signal from the energy-deprived planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]], Fortress was unsure how to proceed. Punch arrived to with information to help him come to a decision, as he let him know that the Decepticons had chosen to ignore the signal. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

[[File:Headmasters cartoon counterpunch.jpg|225px|thumb|Brooklyn's in the back.]]
Later, Punch informed the Autobots on Athenia of the arrival of the newest Decepticon warriors, the [[Horrorcon]]s, on Chaar. Not long after, when Galvatron departed for Earth to conduct potential peace talks with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], Punch soon received a nasty surprise when he discovered that Spike was actually debating with a disguised [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], and that the true Galvatron was still on Chaar, preparing to lead the Decepticons on an interplanetary energy raid while the Autobots were distracted. Punch snuck away from the crowd to radio the Autobots on Athenia and clue them in, but unfortunately, even with Punch's inside information, the Autobots were unable to stop the Decepticons from departing on their mission of evil. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

As Counterpunch, Punch stayed with the Decepticons as they hopped from planet to planet. He met up with his Autobot comrades again when the Decepticons set down on the planet [[Daros]], informing them that Scorponok had sent the Decepticon Headmasters to kill a local [[Beastformer]] that knew of the location of Scorponok's secret weak spot. Punch informed the Autobot Headmasters that he believed the Beastformer, [[Tekna]], to be hiding in the [[South-North Caves]], and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] set off to search for him. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}}

[[File:Punch sneakity sneak.jpg|left|thumb|Turn around! Your cover's blown!]]
Eventually, the Decepticons returned to Chaar with a huge stockpile of [[energon cube]]s, and it was Punch's duty to find out what Galvatron's master plan for the amassed energy was. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} Punch had little luck at first, bluffing his way through a carelessly-worded conversation with Galvatron and failing to learn anything more about the Decepticon leader's plan, other than that he was about to depart for Earth. Despite his lack of information, Punch raced to Earth to report his finding to Fortress with such speed that he almost forgot to transform out of his Counterpunch form before entering Autobot City. Completing his report, he then headed for the Decepticons' Earth base, in hopes of listening in on the schemes Galvatron was cooking up there. Again, he bumbled his way through an altercation with Scourge, claiming that he had been kneeling by a door because he had dropped something and quickly crawling off around a corner in search of this phantom object. He even considered switching out of his Counterpunch disguise, before he realized how foolish he was being. Finally, Punch found success with the time-honored tradition of listening through an air-vent, and discovered that Galvatron's master plan was to use the energy to fuse himself with the Earth itself. In the course of the conversation, Galvatron revealed that his head was his weakest point, and Punch quickly returned to Autobot City to reveal all he had discovered to Fortress. Fortress flew Punch to Alaska, where a battle was currently raging between Galvatron and the Autobot Headmasters, and Punch called out to inform them of Galvatron's weak spot. Enraged to discover that Punch was a spy, Galvatron soon found insult added to injury, as the Headmasters used Punch's information to finally defeat him and entomb him beneath the polar ice. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:Punch and fortress.jpg|thumb|He's been caught red-handed!]]
With the demise of Galvatron, Scorponok once again seized Decepticon leadership, a fact which Punch quickly passed along to the other Autobots. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} When Scorponok took the Decepticons back to planet Master, Punch, as Counterpunch, went with them, then returned to Earth after Scorponok successfully forged his [[Zarak Shield]]. Setting down in the [[Strait of Gibraltar]], Scorponok instructed Counterpunch to observe the Autobots movements for him. Counterpunch leapt from Scorponok to the shore, but before he could even turn around, Scorponok had vanished beneath the waves, leaving Punch unable to inform Fortress of the evil emperor's whereabouts. Punch vowed to locate Scorponok for his commander. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} Little could Punch have known that Scorponok was operating out of the sub-oceanic ruins of [[Lemuria (myth)|Lemuria]], and was using the sunken continent's [[crysmagnetal]] to forge "[[Death Tower]]s" that would rip the Earth apart. Punch soon discovered that Scorponok was planning to outfit the Death Towers with energy induction boosters that would magnify their destructive effects, and informed Fortress and the Autobots that the villain was on his way to [[Egypt]] to do so with the Death Tower there. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Unite Warriors''====
Punch and his comrades' involvement in Galvatron's defeat and icy entombment was recounted. {{storylink|Grand Galvatron Chapter}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga====
Years later, Punch was among the Autobots on Athenia when the Autobot [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]] [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] was brought to the planet so that Fortress could pass the mantle of Supreme Commander on to him. Unfortunately, this led to an attack by the Decepticons under the command of [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The United Earth-Space Troops}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====''Regeneration One''====
[[File:Punch scorponok grimlock natural selection.jpg|thumb|left|275px|"C'mon, Grimlock! I'm still waiting for my [[Legacy of Rust|series]] to come out!"]]
After more than twenty years of peace between the Cybertronian factions, the restored [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] invaded Cybertron and began an assault against the Autobots by manipulating their [[CNA]] with a device he dubbed the [[Gene Key]]. He found Punch to be curiously immune to the key's personality-warping effects. Deeming therefore, that the Autobot was superfluous to his plan, Scorponok ordered [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to execute him. Grimlock however, was not able to go through with the deed. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:TF84 CounterpunchReports.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|right|"You can trust me, Megatron!"]]
Intensely loyal to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], Punch was the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]'s premier spy. In his persona of "Counterpunch", he rose to a position of prominence in the Decepticon ranks, even as he was forced to commit horrible deeds against his fellow Autobots.

Before the Decepticons invaded [[Stanix]], Counterpunch was sent to bring [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] to the [[Presidium (facility)|Presidium]] before an explosion by a half-complete [[planetary engine|planetary turbine]] sent Cybertron on a direct course towards the dangerous [[Stellae Cimeterium]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}

[[File:TF84 PunchReports.jpg|upright=1.35|thumb|left|"You can trust me, Optimus!"]]
With an [[asteroid belt]] proving a more immediate threat to Cybertron, Optimus commissioned the starship [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] to clear a path through the rocks, ordering Punch to allow [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] to become aware of this development. At [[Castle Decepticon]], in his Decepticon disguise "Counterpunch", Punch reported this to the tyrant, who'd already known about it thanks to [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]], before he met Optimus in the [[Badlands (Cybertron)|Badlands]] and informed him of the mission's success. Punch then queried about the purpose of his mission, noting that it seemed as though Optimus wanted the Ark to be attacked. Wearily, Prime revealed that was his intent. With so many of the Autobots' most elite troops aboard one ship, the Decepticons would strike, whereupon Optimus intended to crash the warship on some distant world, hoping that by removing the Decepticon elite, the Autobots remaining on Cybertron would have a fighting chance. Before Optimus left, he issued Punch a final command: Ensure, no matter what, that the Ark would ''never'' be found. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}

As Counterpunch began to suspect that [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] had deliberately fired the turbine towards the Cimeterium, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] ordered him to bring this information to the Autobots. When the starship [[Nemesis (G1)|''Nemesis'']], the Decepticon counter to the Ark, was to launch, Counterpunch informed the irate Megatron of where Shockwave likely was. Observing the ship's launch, Counterpunch bore witness to Shockwave making plans to overthrow Megatron. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}

[[File:SecretsAndLies2 StraxusCounterpunch.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
Carrying out Shockwave's new orders, Counterpunch promoted [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] to Regional Liege, giving him command of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] in exchange for an immediate assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. After Optimus had crashed the Ark, Counterpunch communicated with Shockwave. Before the scientist could order Counterpunch to handle Ratbat, he was forced to incapacitate the [[Conehead]]s, whereupon he left the ''Nemesis'' to tie up loose ends. Solar cycles later, whereupon Shockwave was long overdue to return, Counterpunch hailed him again to question him about the delay. As Shockwave began to explain on the rich resources of the primordial [[Earth]], he was attacked by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], interrupting the call. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}}

After using an [[auto-assembly drone]] to keep tabs on the overfuelled Grimlock, Counterpunch joined Straxus by the [[smelting pool]] where he received the authorization to reactive [[Project Dreadnought]]. Bringing this information to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]], Punch was initially denied a wrecking crew to attack the planetary turbines before [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] introduced him to the newly minted [[Wrecker]]s. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}

[[File:SecretsAndLies4 CounterpunchToPunch.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|[[Scene transition|DUN DA DUN DA NAAAAAAA!]]]]
Joining the Wreckers on their inaugural mission, Punch led the group to [[Stanix]] to dismantle Project Dreadnought. As he explained the specifics behind the project's infrastructure, [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] made himself known, scattering the attack force. While [[Twin Twist]] and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] managed to scuttle away and bore underground, the rest of the group charged the [[combiner]], managing to separate the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], Punch facing off against [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] until the underground duo planted explosive charges that destroyed Dreadnought.

Returning his attention to Grimlock, Punch watched the Dinobot leader fight a remote controlled Megatron who was channelling [[antimatter]]. While Grimlock managed to pierce Megatron's armor, this only exacerbated the matter/antimatter reaction, creating a gamma wave that shorted out Punch's auto-assembly drone but since Earth didn't blow up, he theorized that Grimlock had managed to deactivate [[Aunty|AUNTIE]], later suspecting, based on Ratchet's reports, that the Dinobot leader had returned to the site of his battle with Shockwave and voluntarily deactivated.

[[File:TF84 CounterpunchVehicle.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|right]]
Retaking his position at Straxus' side, Counterpunch bore silent witness to Straxus offering the stranded Coneheads a place of power in his new order if they kept silent about the Ark's location, an offer that they readily agreed to. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}

Four million years later, in [[1017]], Counterpunch was part of a Decepticon scouting party that was following the Autobot rescue ship ''[[Mantlo]]'' for clues on the Ark. When on [[Earth]], [[Wingspan]] located the Ark forcing the spy to execute the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clone]]. Blaming the death on the Autobots, the Decepticons came to blows with [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]. Despite their numerical superiority and critically wounding Cloudraker, the Decepticons were defeated. As Fastlane carried his brother to the ''Mantlo'' so they could try and reach the Ark, Counterpunch, full of self-loathing, followed his Prime's last command and shot the ship's cockpit causing it to crash out of control into [[Stansham Castle]] where it became buried.

Reflecting on these events, Punch would grimly note that, although he dabbled in secrets daily, war was an awful thing that left no one unsoiled. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===''TransTech''===
A Punch/Counterpunch who found his way to [[Axiom Nexus]] wound up in professional sports. He became rivals with his own alter-ego in the ring. During one match up, Counterpunch won after twelve rounds. Punch graciously conceded his defeat. The two of them then took turns answering questions for reporters, switching back and forth between the two modes. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/04}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[File:TheTruthWeMake PunchCounterpunch.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hello, Doctor Banner. FYI: I'll be taking over the body from now on.]]

Before the war, Punch used to be an actor from [[Harmonex]]. When the war began, he was among the first denizens of his city to join the Autobots. The destruction of Harmonex twenty-seven years later drove Punch into a reckless rage, one that ended with the unit under his command massacred. Punch himself was impaled on a girder in the ensuing fight. When he came to, he was approached by Autobot command, who revealed to the wounded soldier that his [[Transformation cog|T-cog]] carried an incredibly rare, one-in-a-trillion mutation that would allow him to assume a second robot form—perfect for the High Command, who were in desperate need of a mole within the 'Cons. Using his acting talents, Punch created Counterpunch to go along with Punch the infiltration expert, and masquerading as these two characters allowed him to bury his grief.

As the war ground on, Punch was stationed at [[Gargoid]], where he began acting increasingly erratic. Eventually, his field commander [[Suppressor (Generations)|Suppressor]] confronted him over the recent Autobot defeat on [[Athenia]] and raised the question over Counterpunch's role in the slaughter—displaying a damning video feed of Counterpunch enabling the attack. This evidence got the Autobot thrown in the brig; while imprisoned, he began hallucinating Counterpunch, who claimed that ''Punch'' had been the lie, a convenient secret identity for the Decepticon and the ''real'' reason why nobody had ever heard of Harmonex. What's more, Counterpunch told him that he'd had enough of maintaining the Punch identity, and that it was time for the Autobot to die.

[[File:TheTruthWeMake DecepticonsShootPunch.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"Is this... Mon Dieu!"]]

Counterpunch came to seconds before a Decepticon extraction squad arrived to spring their old friend, and joined in as the team stormed the base and finished off the Autobot garrison. Counterpunch was challenged by Punch's old rival [[Firecracker]], eager to finally finish off the "traitor" in the Autobot ranks. Counterpunch froze up—even after [[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]] took the blow for him and finished off the Autobot. The sight of his dead ex-comrade shocked Punch back to life... who declared that no matter ''who'' he was, the Decepticons had killed his friends and he would finish them off. Shooting Crash Test, he was exposed to a volley of fire from the other Decepticons, taking him out. His last thoughts before passing out were of Harmonex. {{storylink|The Truth We Make}}

Punch was taken to [[Paradron]] for repairs and left in [[Lifeline (G1)|Lifeline]]'s care. She managed to save the Autobot's life, as most of the damage was confined to one form. The complications of having two beings inhabiting one body meant that she wasn't able to save his original "Punch" robot mode, leaving him confined to his "Counterpunch" body and vehicle mode. {{storylink|Insight}} {{storylink|The Truth We Make}} In the wake of [[Thunder Mayhem]]'s rampage, [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], desperate for new recruits, recruited the monumentally confused Counterpunch into the newest iteration of the [[Wrecker]]s. {{storylink|The Truth We Make}}

[[File:LivelyPursuit Wreckers.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"He could be in this very room! He could be you! He could be me!"]]
Their next stop was the jungle world of [[Chicxulania]], where they picked up [[Fractyl]]. Counterpunch fitted the pterosaur Transformer with some new upgrades after the Predacon reformatted himself back into his original jet body. {{storylink|Life Finds a Way}} Fractyl's access to some old Decepticon files allowed them to find a lost experimental base, where they recruited the sociopathic bioweapon [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]]. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}} The next two inductees, [[Offroad (Generations)|Offroad]] and [[Alpha Bravo]], prompted Impactor and Fractyl to reveal their plan to take down Thunder Mayhem: merging the five Wreckers into a brand new combiner of their own. Once everybody had undergone the augmentation process, the team headed down to a planet infested with [[Mecannibal]]s to put their skills to the test. Their new combined form, [[Wreckage (G1)|Wreckage]], trounced the threat... but then went berserk. Realizing that their combined form was an even worse liability than Thunder Mayhem, Alpha Bravo shot Offroad and then allowed himself to die, depriving the team of their most powerful asset. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

Impactor was on the verge of quitting after that, but Counterpunch pushed him into following up on a distress signal from Cybertron. They found the Autobot gunner [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] living among the ruins. Bluestreak had been promised by the alien [[Teklaan]]s that they could restore Cybertron through terraforming, but needed some sparks to jumpstart the revival of the Cybertronian race. Bluestreak initially turned over the Wreckers to the Teklaans, but they betrayed him in order to add another spark to their formula. Counterpunch got the Wreckers out of their cell and they attacked the terraforming emitter. With Impactor and Bluestreak incorporated into the mix, Wreckage was reformed and destroyed the Teklaans' systems. {{storylink|Lively Pursuit}}

Counterpunch and the Wreckers received a signal tracking Thunder Mayhem to the planet [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Pandora's Gift}} There they teamed up with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and the humans and [[Mega Pretender]]s of another reality to battle Thunder Mayhem. The human [[Lisa|Elizabeth]] used her power to channel Wreckage's energies and shatter the [[Matrix of Malice]], forcing the evil combiner apart. Counterpunch and the Wreckers took the Mayhem Attack Squad into custody following that exchange. {{storylink|Finale (OMAM)|Finale}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Punch infiltrated the Decepticon Justice Division as Counterpunch and became Megatron's most elite spy. He made his way to the Decepticon capital [[Helex (polity)|Helex]] and, with the help of the locals, assassinated a [[triumvirate]] of Decepticon warlords who had decided to govern the city-state in Megatron's absence.

In the proto-former era, statues of the DJD remain standing at the [[Mandala]], home to the [[Predacon Secret Police]]. The statue of Counterpunch had long been removed, leaving behind a plinth that merely read "''Helex: Never forget''."

[[Wolfang (Predacon)|Wolfang]]'s faction-switching body owed something to Punch's cyberbiology. {{storylink|Trigger Warnings}}

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise'' marketing material===
Punch is a double agent who has been disguising himself as a Decepticon called Counterpunch. When Megatron discovered his treachery, Punch fled to the Disaster Planet [[Master (planet)|Dominus]] only to be pursued by [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]]. {{Storylink|Punch (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dominus Criminal Pursuit marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-F1144-Trans-Fall-3/dp/B0855748HF Dominus Criminal Pursuit on Amazon]</ref>
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Punch is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsPunchCounterpunch.jpg|thumb|right|420px|Big gun, little guy.]]
Punch participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a promotional Super Rare character who could be recruited via the Space Bridge. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:PunchCounterpunchCommercial.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Unfortunately for the Autobots, Counterpunch was TWICE as loyal to the Decepticons.]]
*Within a mechanical room, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] handed Punch an unknown device while [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]] looked on. Saluting, Punch assured Rodimus that he could trust him. He then transformed and drove off, speeding to a rocky area where [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] awaited him. Changing from vehicle mode into Counterpunch, he gave Galvatron the device. Saluting, Counterpunch assured Galvatron that he could trust him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Punch and Clones|Punch/Counterpunch and Clones commercial}}
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[[File:BotCon2010Promo-PunchCounterpunch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He's not a double agent, he just doesn't want to clash with his surroundings.]]
*When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] gathered Counterpunch and [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] to brainstorm ideas for ultimate weapons, Breakdown suggested they might find what they're looking for at [[BotCon 2010]]. Counterpunch brought this information to the Autobots as Punch, and the Autobots likewise made BotCon plans. {{storylink|BotCon 2010 Promo}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1toy-Punch.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|One toy, twice the fun!]]
*'''Punch-Counterpunch''' (Doublespy, [[1987]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-111'''
**''Accessories:'' "Twin Mortar Launcher", "Photon Cannon"

:Punch transforms into a blue Pontiac Fiero. He has two distinct robot modes, with separate guns and [[rubsign]]s for each. They have separate arms, but the backs of Punch's torso, legs, and even head are the fronts of Counterpunch's and vice versa. The top of their shared head tilts to disguise the face not currently being used.

:The transformation for Punch's robot mode depicted in the toy's instructions and animation is, in fact, not the intended transformation for the toy. As illustrated in the inset of the image at right, rather than extend all the way, as they do for Counterpunch, the legs are supposed to fold back at the "knee" with Counterpunch's feet folded out 180 degrees to become Punch's own (this, then, gives a purpose to the otherwise-pointless ridges on his feet, which now serve to keep the robot stable). This transformation—depicted in the toy's box art and on the front of his instruction booklet (sans feet)—creates a much smaller robot mode for Punch, more in-line with the proportions of the 1984 and 85 Autobot Cars, that serves to further distinguish him from Counterpunch.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Punch/punch.htm More information on Punch at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-Punch.jpg|thumb|upright=2.55|Headlights are painted over for extra G1 accuracy!]]
*'''Punch-Counterpunch''' (Deluxe Class, [[2010]])
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, engine supercharger intakes

:One of two [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[exclusive]] toys offered in [[2010]], Punch-Counterpunch is a [[retool]]ing of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' series]] [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sunstreaker]]/[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sideswipe]] mold, transforming into a ''heavily'' modified {{w|Lamborghini Gallardo}} with customized engine supercharger intakes mounted just behind the roof. This supercharger can form a sort of "jetpack" by attaching to his back in Punch mode, chest armor in Counterpunch mode, or be attached to the pistol to make a larger gun. The pistol can also be mounted on a peg-hole in the robot-mode shoulder.

:Punch-Counterpunch makes use of the mold's two robot-mode configurations as a single toy. His new head replicates the original toy's two-faced "flip-cap" head, hiding the eyes of whichever face he isn't using at the time. (The fists need to be [[Partformer|physically swapped between the two if you ''really'' want to be super-accurate]].) Punch's face now has a mouth as per his "[[The Rebirth]]" model, but retains the toy's separate eyes. His head is very very very tiny, likely to accommodate his fliptop forehead during transformation. Coincidentally, Fun Publications failed to release photos of his robot mode until after the toy was already in buyers' hands.

:Punch went up for pre-order on the Club site on the evening of [[March 26]], 2010 at a price of $59. Despite pictures of his robot modes remaining unseen throughout, all 1800 units sold out by the morning of [[March 29]], the biggest and fastest sell out of a Club exclusive yet. Punch started shipping [[June 15]]. So great was the demand for Punch that a second run of only 300 figures was produced, which went on sale on [[August 11]]. These were limited to one-per-customer, and were only available to customers who had not purchased a Punch previously, but despite these restrictions, they were sold out within only a few hours.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]''/''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Red Alert]] and the [[BotCon 2010]] exclusive [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines 2|Breakdown]]. This iteration of the mold also inspired the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' version of [[Wolfang (Predacon)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Wolfang]].

:Punch features the hole where the light bar would screw in on ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Red Alert on the top of his car mode roof, though it is covered with a rub symbol.

:Anyone looking to buy this figure on the aftermarket be warned, there is a similar-looking [[knockoff]] that's been making the rounds since at least 2014, with the packaging bearing a small "CHMS" logo on it.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/TFCCPunch/punch.htm More information on TFCC Punch at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Nightbeat.jpg|thumb|right|300px|DEATH BY CHOCOLATE REAL NEAR BY]]

*'''Nightbeat''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''40551 50'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, scoped pistol

: Part of the fifth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, <s>Punch</s> Nightbeat can be rebuilt from robot mode into a car based on Punch's vehicle mode. He sports [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe's]] helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-ONightbeat/nightbeat.htm More information on Nightbeat at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Combiner Wars''====
[[File:TFSS-5.0-Counterpunch.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm the reason there will never be a ''Combiner Wars'' [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Slicer]].]]
*'''Wrecker Counterpunch''' (TFSS 5.0, [[2017]])

:Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 5.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 5.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' "Wrecker Counterpunch" (who doesn't turn into his Punch form) is a retool of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Wheeljack]] using the mold's alternate head, transforming from a supercar resembling a Lancia Stratos to robot and back! As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe limb he is able to combine with any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager Class figure or form one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, though he is normally the left arm of [[Wreckage (G1)#Generations|Wreckage]].

:Counterpunch was released along with [[Toxitron (G1)#Toys|Wrecker Toxitron]] and [[Starscream (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Starscream]].
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====''Power of the Primes''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Deluxe-Class-Special-Edition-Punch.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb|I heard your wallet is nearby. ''Real nearby.'']]
*'''Punch-Counterpunch''' (Special Edition, [[2018]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-44'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': [[Prima#PWTSE|Prima Prime]] Prime Master, gun, Prime Armor/Combiner Hand, Prime Master filler/gun

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Punch-Counterpunch is an all-new "Special Edition" Deluxe Class mold that transforms into either robot mode as well as a supercar resembling an Infiniti G37 with the front end of a Camaro and Volk TE37 wheels. The transformation includes a flip-out helmet and fists for each robot mode, as well as two-way knees, elbows, and a simple rearrangement of [[kibble]]. Instead of the Twin Mortar Launcher and/or the Photon Cannon, Punch-Counterpunch comes with a single orange gun based on his weapon in [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]].

:Like all other ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor (identical to the one included with [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Jazz]]) with a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]] that can transform into a hand or foot for a separate combiner. He also comes with the Prime Master [[Prima#PWTSE|Prima Prime]], which can interact with the figure via the [[Titan Master#Toys|Titan Master]]/Prime Master pegs on the back of his car or the included Prime Armor. In an undocumented (and likely accidental) feature, Prima can be stored folded up inside the driver's compartment in car mode. Punch's gun can also be mounted on either of the Prime Armor's 5 mm holes or mount on the top of his car mode or be clipped under the chassis.

:Unlike all other Deluxes in the subline, Punch-Counterpunch lacks the combiner peg, making him the first non-Combiner Deluxe or Voyager Class figure released in this lineup.

:Punch-Counterpunch also suffers a slight [[misassembly]]: his shoulder joints are installed upside down, making it harder for the arms to tab in properly in vehicle mode. This can be easily repaired without any tools. His box art shows Punch's chest and the gun accessory to be yellow colored, instead of the orange of the actual figure. Also, care must be taken while rolling his vehicle mode as Punch's chest piece and Counterpunch's painted feet are very, '''VERY''' close to the ground. While rolling him on a flat surface is fairly safe, a rough surface can damage both of these areas.

:This set was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the U.S., initially revealed via preorder listing without any prior announcement from Hasbro. It was also available at general retail in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-GOC-Dominus-Criminal-Pursuit-Punch-Counterpunch.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Counterpunch is (not) the impostor.]]
*'''Dominus Criminal Pursuit''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-25'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 29]], [[2021]]'''

:Released as part of the "Dominus Criminal Pursuit" 2-pack, this Punch/Counterpunch is a redeco of the ''Prime Wars Trilogy'' Deluxe Class figure, in brighter colors akin to [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]]. Other changes include the additional yellow stripe underneath the car doors and the omission of paint detailing on the upper thighs and tires, along with lacking the Prime Master Armor.

:While the set's Amazon listing calls this figure "Punch/Counterpunch", the two robot modes are named in the instructions as "Counterpunch" and "Autobot Punch", suggesting the latter name cannot be [[trademark]]ed without the "Autobot" prefix.

:The "Dominus Criminal Pursuit" 2-pack also contains [[Barricade (IDW)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Barricade]].

:This two-pack was released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States initially, but appeared on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on March 5, 2021. This figure was also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore. In Japan, the two pack was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.
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==Notes==
[[File:TF-Punch-Prototype-Heads.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|MY FACE ACCEPTS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS.]]
*Punch sports a considerably different prototype face during his first commercial, one that may have served as inspiration for the design of his faced used in the 1987 commercial and the American cartoon. Counterpunch is the same, however.
*The Doublespy concept seems to have been kicking around for a while before actually being executed:
**A concept sketch exists that depicts Punch/Counterpunch as a high-tech jet more in line with the 1986+ aesthetic which transforms in a way somewhat similar to the final car version.<ref>[[Transformers Generations|Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p97.</ref>
**Not one but two early patents were filed for a car Doublespy. The first patent depicts a car that can turn into a large robot or split straight across the middle, with the front and back ends of the car each transforming into a separate robot. It uses a car model identical to the final Punch/Counterpunch.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19860524&CC=JP&NR=S61106187A&KC=A Patent #JP61-106187]</ref>
**The second patent keeps the car as a single unit, however the car now folds along the center from the front bumper to the rear windshield. One robot mode is formed when the car is transformed normally, the other is formed when the car is transformed and folded to reveal a new head, chest, and arms. This model has an identical leg transformation to the final version.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=1&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19880219&CC=JP&NR=S6338484A&KC=A Patent #JP63-038484]</ref>
*At the 2010 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], a Punch/Counterpunch miniseries known as "[[Legacy of Rust]]" was announced.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/san-diego-comic-con-33/san-diego-comic-con-2010-idw-publishing-panel-highlights-170274/</ref> However, the miniseries was never released (and with the end of IDW's original G1 continuity, likely never will be), but it's been stated that [[Stuart Moore]] wrote all four issues.<ref>http://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2015/02/27/windblade-returns-in-transformers-combiner-wars/</ref>

===Foreign names===
====Punch====
*''Japanese:'' '''Spacepunch''' (スペースパンチ ''Supēsupanchi''), '''Punch''' (パンチ ''Panchi'')
*''French:'' '''Pugilil''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Spy'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shuāng Miàn Rén''' (双面人, "Double-faced Man")
*''Russian:'' '''Punch''' (Панч ''Panch'')

====Counterpunch====
*''Japanese:'' '''Counterpunch''' (カウンターパンチ ''Kauntāpanchi'')
*''French:'' '''Contrecoup''' (Canada, "Counterpunch")
*''Italian:'' '''Ultraspy'''
*''Russian:'' '''Vyshibala''' (Вышибала, "Bouncer")

==References==
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Iron Man

2021-04-11T09:31:23Z

MajoricMutron:

{{disambig2|the cool exec with a heart of steel|the Autobot buried under England|Man of Iron (Autobot)}}
:''Iron Man is a [[human]] from [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]].''

[[File:Ironman.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] realizes pushing Iron Man down a flight of stairs requires a flight of stairs.]]
'''Iron Man''', aka '''Tony Stark''', appears to be the most sensible member of his species. While a normal, squishy human would be content to walk around vulnerable to attack, he has taken the surprisingly logical step of encasing himself in a metal suit carrying advanced weapons like a ''proper'' being.

He is not [[G.B. Blackrock]].

==Fiction==
===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Iron Man was among the many super-heroes who threw a surprise party for Optimus, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:AvengersGroup.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
For some time, Iron Man had been investigating rumors of [[Transformer|giant alien robots]] secretly living among humans, and constructed a [[wikia:marvel:Anti-Transformer Armor|giant armored suit]] just in case. His suspicions were confirmed during the [[Decepticon]] attack on [[Latveria]], and he took his giant suit to join the other Avengers who were investigating the situation. On the way, he was contacted by [[Captain America]] to make sure that [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]]'s [[Psycho-Prism]]-repressing devices were safe for humans. Iron Man arrived in Latveria just in time to join the [[Avengers]] and their new [[Autobot]] allies in the fight against several super-powered Decepticons. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Two}} While the giant suit was effective in the face of the alien robots, it proved quite the energy guzzler, nearly expending all its reserves during the battle. The Autobots helped Iron Man out by offering their own energy, supercharging his armor to dangerous levels. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Three}}

When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], leader of the Decepticons, arrived on the scene, Iron Man challenged him personally... and was quickly dispatched. Overloaded with energy, his anti-Transformer suit was finished off when Megatron severed its head with his [[fusion cannon]]. Fortunately, Iron Man himself was controlling the mech from inside its chest, and came out unharmed to continue the battle using his regular suit. Eventually, the Decepticons were vanquished and the situation in Latveria was resolved. As Iron Man returned home aboard the [[Quinjet]], he was already making plans for an even ''larger'' suit... {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Four}}
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===Marvel ''Crossovers'' toy bios===
Working with [[Mister Fantastic]], Iron Man used alien technology to build transforming [[Mech|battle suits]] for the most marketable of [[Earth]]'s [[:Category:Superheroes|heroes]]. Being a control freak, the one he built for himself has an override system allowing him to take control of the rest.<ref>Iron Man's ''Crossovers'' toy bio</ref>

Later, Iron Man painted his battle suit black in order to disguise it as a regular fighter jet and lull his enemy, [[Doctor Doom]], into a false sense of security.<ref>Black Iron Man's ''Crossovers'' toy bio</ref> At some point, he built himself a new suit, along with one for [[Spider-Man]]. These two mechs had the ability to combine with each other.<ref>Spider-Man/Iron Man's ''Crossovers'' toy bio</ref> After realizing that there are times when speed on the ground is more useful than flying, he constructed ''another'' mech, this time shaped like a sports car. It's just as fast as the jets, though.<ref>Sports car Iron Man's ''Crossovers'' toy bio</ref>

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' franchise ===
[[File:Ironmunn.jpg|thumb|right|350px]]
In a post posted on [[June 22]], [[2009]] titled "''IRON MUNN!''", [[Leo Spitz]] stated that while the movie '' {{W|Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man}}'' was almost perfect, he thought that the only thing that could've improved the movie was if [[Olivia Munn]] was cast in it. He added that the producers must have learned their lessons as he reported that Olivia Munn was cast in the {{W|Iron Man 2|sequel}}. The image in the post featured the face of Olivia Munn plastered over a flying Iron Man's. [http://web.archive.org/web/20091208023345/http://www.therealeffingdeal.com/blog/iron-munn] {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}
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==Toys==
===''Crossovers''===
[[File:Crossovers IronMan toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Unfortunately, no booze bottle accessory.]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, [[2008]]/[[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles
: The Marvel ''[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]'' Iron Man transforms into a fighter jet of made-up make, bearing more than a passing resemblance to an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-22 Raptor]] with a [[For safety reasons|stubby nose cone]] and large/stretched wings, under-slung with non-firing missiles. Each wing is also equipped with a spring-loaded missile launcher, which can be mounted on the undersides of his robot-mode forearms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Marvel/IronMan/ironman.htm More information on Iron Man at TFU.info]''
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[[File:MarvelCrossoversWarmachine.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Surprise! I'm the same guy.]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:A black and gray redeco of the previous Iron Man toy resembling Iron Man Armor Model 11 or [[War Machine]].

:[[:File:Crossovers-toy IronMan unused deco.jpg|Early stock photos]] gave the original Iron Man toy's redeco a different color scheme, one that resembled [[wikia:marvel:Iron Man Armor Model 1|Iron Man Armor Model 1]] and featured silverish gold in place of the black parts.
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[[File:Crossovers-toy IronManCombiner.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When the "Iron Spider" costume wasn't enough.]]
*'''Spider-Man / Iron-Man''' (Marvel two-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles
:This Iron Man toy transforms into a "flying wing" style stealth bomber with two firing missiles under its wings. He comes packaged with [[Spider-Man]] (who transforms into a helicopter), and can combine with him in either mode to form a "giant super bomber" or a robot mode that mostly just looks like Spider-Man wearing an Iron Man plane hat.

:This mold was also used to make [[War Machine]] in the "Iron Man 2 Concept Series" and later redecoed again into a "glow in the dark" deco (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Marvel/IronManCombiner/ironman.htm More information on combiner Iron Man at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Crossovers-toy IronManCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What good is owning a race car... if you can't transform into it?]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2010)
:Iron Man transforms into a sports car based on a {{w|Maserati Birdcage 75th|Maserati Birdcage 75th}} Concept. He features two flip-down non-firing blasters in his shoulders.

:This mold was also used to make [[War Machine]].

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[[File:MarvelCrossoversIronManWarMachineCombiner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You don't deserve to have one of these.]]
*'''Iron Man / War Machine''' (Marvel two-pack, <s>2010</s>)
:This Iron Man toy is a new mold, transforming into a three-wheeled vehicle resembling the lightcycles from ''TRON''. It's packaged with a War Machine SWAT vehicle figure, and can combine with it to form a "super bomber". After being announced at [[Toy Fair 2010]] for a fall release, it was cancelled without further word.
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====Iron Man 2 Concept Series====
[[File:Crossovers-toy IronMan ConceptSeries jet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It's nanotech. You like it?"]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:Tying in with the release of ''{{w|Iron Man 2}}'', this entire ''Crossovers'' assortment features Iron Man and War Machine toys. One of these is a redeco of the original jet mold with the gray parts replaced by more red and yellow.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Marvel/IronManJet/ironman.htm More information on Concept Series jet Iron Man at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Crossovers-toy IronMan ConceptSeries car.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2010)

:This figure is a slight redeco of the Iron Man sports car mold. Changes include darker red and gray plastic and paint for his rear lights.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Marvel/IronManCarRecolor/ironman.htm More information on Concept Series sports car Iron Man at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Crossovers-toy IronMan ConceptSeries Humvee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Seeing red yet?]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:The only new (well, new for Iron Man) mold in the Concept Series is a retool of the ''Crossovers'' [[Captain America]] toy, transforming into a Humvee. This toy reuses the head sculpt from the first Iron Man/Fighter Jet mold. He is armed with a large gun that mounts on his roof in vehicle mode or held in either hand in robot mode . The gun and its attachment point were originally designed for the canceled [[Punisher]] toy.

:The cardback photo shows the toy with its legs swapped.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Marvel/IronManHumvee/ironman.htm More information on Concept Series Humvee Iron Man at TFU.info]''
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====Iron Man: The Armored Avenger====
[[File:Crossovers-IronManAAGlowJet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, [[2011]])
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles
:A redeco of the Iron Man from the combiner pack with Spider-Man, this time in a "Silver Centurion"-style deco, with glow-in-the-dark eyes, engines, wing stars and arc reactor. Iron Man was sold under the "Iron Man: The Armored Avenger" banner. The toy was not announced prior to release, and appeared for sale in Canada before hitting closeout retailers in the United States.
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===''The Avengers''===
[[File:MechMachines-toy IronMan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Stark's reward for calling the Mandarin "Tangerine".]]
*'''Iron Man to Arc Racer''' (Mech Machines, [[2012]])

:The ''Crossovers'' sports car mold was redecoed for ''[[Transformers: Mech Machines|Mech Machines]]'', a short-lived toyline promoting the ''{{w|The Avengers (2012 film)|Avengers}}'' feature film. This release features golden instead of yellow plastic and has a blue chest triangle.
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[[File:FlipNAttack Iron Man.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's as much a Quinjet as his suit is iron.]]
*'''Iron Man Flip & Attack Quinjet''' (Flip & Attack, 2012)

:''[[Flip & Attack]]'' Iron Man transforms from a movie-inspired [[Quinjet]] into an "attack bot" based on the Mark VII armor that debuted in ''The Avengers''. Like the [[Jumpstarter|Jumpstarters]] of [[1985]], he uses a [[pull-back motor]] in vehicle mode with a spring-loaded mechanism that [[autotransformation|flips him up into robot mode]] after being propelled a short distance.

:This toy was not released in any ''Transformers''-specific toyline, however the packaging uses the ''Transformers'' logo and states that it utilizes "Transformers Technology".
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===''Iron Man 3''===
[[File:IM3 BattleCharger Iron Man.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"A little ostentatious, don't you think?"]]
*'''Iron Man Motorized Battle Charger''' ([[2013]])

:Released as part of the ''{{w|Iron Man 3}}'' toyline, this movie-inspired Iron Man turns into a sports car based on the {{w|Bugatti Veyron}}. Taking a page from the original [[Battlecharger|Battlechargers]], this Battle Charger autotransforms from car to "attack bot" mode with the help of a pull-back motor. Unlike the Generation 1 Battlechargers, however, Iron Man cannot use his motor in robot mode. "TRANSFORMERS technology" can only take you so far, it turns out.

:This toy was not released in any ''Transformers''-specific toyline, however the packaging uses the ''Transformers'' logo and states that it utilizes "Transformers Technology".
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==Notes==
*Reprints of Iron Man stories were run as a back-up strip in early issues of the Marvel UK Transformers comics. Further reprints featuring the present day Iron Man appeared in issues #126-129 and #146-152. The Iron Man of 2020 also appeared in a crossover with [[Spider-Man]] reprinted in issues #119-125.
*Iron Man, and many other Marvel superheroes, appeared on the cover of [[Heavy Traffic!|''Transformers'' #22]], celebrating Marvel Comics' 25th anniversary.
*Iron Man has been voiced by many ''Transformers'' voice actors including [[David Kaye]], [[Crispin Freeman]], [[Tom Kenny]], [[Kirby Morrow]], [[Nolan North]], [[Sean Chiplock]], [[James Arnold Taylor]], [[Jason Marsden]], [[Adrian Pasdar]] and [[Brian Drummond]].
*Iron Man had a pre-''Crossovers'' transforming robot toy in the Toy Biz ''Marvel Megamorphs'' line (back before [[Hasbro]] had the Marvel license), which used the scrapped design for ''[[Transtech]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transtech|Starscream]] as its base. Why? Because [[Draxhall Jump]] worked on both ''Transtech'' and ''Megamorphs''.
*Writer [[Denny O'Neil]] was responsible for a famous, multi-year story arc on the 'Iron Man' comic between 1982 and 1986, during which he assisted with early ''Transformers'' concepts.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Iron Man''' (アイアンマン ''Aian Man'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngtiě Rén''' (Taiwan, 鋼鐵人, "Steel Man"), '''Gāngtiě Xiá''' (China, 钢铁侠, "Steel Man")

==References==
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==External links==
*[[wikia:Marveldatabase:Anthony Stark (Earth-616)|Iron Man]] at Marvel Database
*{{w|Iron Man}} at Wikipedia

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Tigerhawk

2021-04-09T05:56:19Z

MajoricMutron:

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:''Tigerhawk is a [[Maximal]] and emissary of the [[Vok]] from the [[Beast Era]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TigerhawkGenesis1.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|800-Ton Jesus.]]
In the fires of an unknown place between time and space, the [[Vok]] aliens de-Sparked and fused the bodies of [[Tigatron]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] together to form '''Tigerhawk''', a Vok-controlled super warrior intended to bring justice to the time-disrupting Transformers on prehistoric [[Earth]]. But when the two extracted Sparks unite and re-enter Tigerhawk's body, a different purpose and personality seems to emerge.

Tigerhawk is by far the most powerful Transformer in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. In [[robot mode]], Tigerhawk can fly, has missile launchers under each arm, his wings double as shields, and he has wrist-mounted electricity cannons. His [[beast mode]] contains razor sharp claws and teeth, as well as a pair of chainguns on his forearms. However, these outstanding powers are nothing compared to his uncanny shamanic abilities to control the weather and terrain of Earth almost at whim.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Blu Mankuma]] (English), [[Kōichi Tōchika]] (Japanese)|[[Xue Weigang]] (Chinese), [[Alvaro Tarcicio]] (Latin American Spanish)}}

[[File:OtherVictories BirthofTigerhawk.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|You see, when two Vok love each other very much...]]
Concerned with [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s constant futzing with the timestream, the Vok extracted the Sparks of the inert, captive Maximals [[Tigatron]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. Their bodies were merged together to form the staggeringly powerful Tigerhawk. Inhabited by two members of the Vok species, Tigerhawk travelled to Earth as a blindingly powerful energy comet.

[[File:OtherVictories-Tigerhawkwinks.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|thumb|He's got Tigatron's voice but Airazor's mannerisms.]]

Tigerhawk's energy-ball plunged to Earth, impacting and utterly destroying the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]''. Declaring himself the emissary of the Vok, he charged Megatron with "the willful disruption of time and space", and demanded Megatron's immediate surrender. Megatron was not so keen on this idea, and ordered a Predacon attack instead. Tigerhawk engaged and defeated the entire [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] force, then shot down Megatron. [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] arrived at that point, concerned that if Megatron was killed, the Spark of the original Megatron would also be destroyed, thus worsening the damage to the time stream. Tigerhawk dismissed Primal's concerns as intolerable interference, and buried him in the ground with a wave of his hand. Tigerhawk was seconds away from executing the unconscious Predacon leader when Tarantulas disabled him with specialized versions of his arachnoid helper-drones.

[[File:Nemesis1-Tigerhawkbeastmode.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Pretty sure flapping your wings slowly doesn't let you hover in place, Tigerhawk.]]

Tigerhawk awoke to find himself a captive in [[Tarantulas's lair]]. The spider attempted to destroy Tigerhawk's mind by forcefully removing the Vok presence inhabiting it. Due to a fluke coincidence, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] only succeeded in destroying himself, alongside the Vok who had controlled Tigerhawk. The Sparks of Airazor and Tigatron, which followed Tigerhawk to Earth, merged to become one and entered Tigerhawk's body.

Tigerhawk's memories appeared vague—at first he seemed not to remember being Tigatron or Airazor, yet after a moment he recognized Earth as "home". He remembered enough specifics of the Beast Wars to find surprising the appearance of [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] as a Transmetal 2 and Optimus Primal in his "Optimal" form. {{storylink|Other Victories}}

The Maximals were pretty impressed to have Tigerhawk around, with Optimus Primal quoting scripture from the [[Covenant of Primus]] about a "mighty warrior" from "the heavens". The Predacons, for their part, were scared shitless and Rampage told Megatron that there was nothing he could find that could work against Tigerhawk. Unfortunately, that wasn't true: Megatron discovered the Decepticon warship ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''! Tigerhawk and Optimus raced against time to back up [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] and stop the ''Nemesis'' from being activated, but to no avail. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}} After a brief fight, Tigerhawk offered to hold the line while Optimus went back and warned the others.

[[File:BWNemesisPt2 deathofTigerhawk.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Violent deaths in a kids show! Cool!]]
Despite holding his own for quite some time against the legendary warship as well as simultaneously draining the ship of its power, Tigerhawk was killed by the ship's main cannon. [[Dinobot II|Dinobot]] respected his actions as "a brave stand, and noble", while Optimus swore that no more of his friends were going to die because of Megatron's ambitions. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}

====3H comics====
[[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]] was an alternate version of Tigerhawk, among the differences being that he was alive and that he was in league with [[Unicron]]. Those who had known Tigerhawk all mistook Razorclaw for him until he cleared up on his identity. {{storylink|Abduction}} [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] sarcastically berated himself for the mistake, claiming that even Tigerhawk's [[nano-flea]]s were far above the likes of Razorclaw. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}}

===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
[[File:Tigerfalcon1.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Four katanas, 'cuz godlike elemental powers just aren't enough.]]
When the dead [[Tigatron]] was resurrected due to the machinations of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], his lover, [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was also revived, but as a mindless zombie. The zombie Airazor battled Tigatron, although Tigatron could not bring himself to hurt Airazor. Desiring another death over harming her, Tigatron gave her one of his katana and knelt down.

As Airazor struck his neck with the blade, her spark traveled through the katana and into Tigatron's body. Inside cyberspace, the two reunited Maximals embraced, vowing never to be apart again. As their sparks joined, Tigatron and Airazor were reborn as the powerful Tigerhawk!

Tigerhawk used his elemental powers, channeled through his four katana, to dispatch hordes of zombie Predacon troopers with tornadoes and earthquakes. He then gathered up all the Maximals who had been separated from the team and returned them to Optimus Primal. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Tigerhawk-Fuzor.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Tigerhawk Fuzor participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who first appeared in the "Transmetals: Episode 3" mini events, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Tigerhawk_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|Know that he is NOT Razorclaw.]]

*'''Class''': Air
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''Blizzard: Create a blizzard in the area that deals 52.0 damage and slows enemy attacks by 25%, and call lightning strikes up to 8 times for 58.9 damage each.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:tigerhawk Tigerhawk at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BW Tigerhawk toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fly, my kitty! Fly!]]
[[File:Tigerhawkweaponspecs.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Tigerhawk''' (Transmetal 2 Ultra Class, 1999)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-50'''

: ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Tigerhawk transforms into half-robotic, half-organic, flying robot tiger-falcon thing. Yes. In [[beast mode]], he is armed with "Hidden wing-tipped missiles", feather projectiles very similar to the Fuzor [[Silverbolt (BW)#Toys|Silverbolt]]'s, with spring-loaded switches to flip the wings forward, and flip-out missile launchers which activate when a lever on Tigerhawk's back is pulled (which also moves the wings). Under his beast head is a small cockpit with a pilot's chair (see "Notes" below).

: Similar to Transmetal 2 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#TM2|Megatron]], Tigerhawk features an aborted and undocumented vehicular "third mode", which involves flipping him over to utilize the otherwise unexplained wheels on top of his wings and facing his cannon arm forward. The box and instructions opt to call the deployment of his vacuum-metalized bird helmet (or "Targeting Computer Battle Visor") over his beast tiger head a third mode instead.

: In robot mode, Tigerhawk has a decent level of articulation, though his elbow joints are rotated in such a way as to be not particularly useful.

: Judging from his packaging art, it seems that along with [[Optimus Minor#Toys|Optimus Minor]], [[Sonar (BW)#Toys|Sonar]], and [[Scarem#Toys|Scarem]], Tigerhawk was amongst the few Transmetals 2 that was intended to have the strange feature of having access to multiple limbs in robot mode... In this case, a second pair of arms formed by his rear beast mode legs.

: A back-of-the-box graph for Tigerhawk gives technical designations to some of his robot mode parts. In addition to the already-mentioned "hidden wing-tip missiles" and "targeting computer battle visor," they include "Blast-open thunder torpedoes," "Ion-charged talons," an "Accelerator beam-turret cannon" and "Multi-stage deployment wings."

:Know that this mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (Universe)#Toys|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Tigerhawk/tigerhawk.htm More information on Tigerhawk at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:BWRConcept25.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb|One Winged Angel]]
*The extremely short duration of Tigerhawk's appearance on the show (a mere three episodes) was the result of a strange confluence of factors. At the time, it was not at all certain that the ''Beast Wars'' franchise would be ending. However, at one point, after Tigerhawk had already been written into the show at Hasbro's explicit request, the company considered not releasing his toy at all. Thus he was ordered killed off immediately, and was. Hasbro eventually decided to release the toy, but by that point it was too late to change the scripts or animation.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/rec.toys.transformers.moderated/browse_frm/thread/1f02d1311fc9de33/05dc8df47640b9b7?lnk=st&q=script#05dc8df47640b9b7 Larry DiTillio explains Tigerhawk's strange, short life.]</ref> Tigerhawk's toy did not appear on shelves until well after his death on the show.
*In the ''Beast Wars Metals'' comic, Tigatron was interpreted as a samurai; the katana being their weapon of choice. Hence the whole samurai motif for Tigerhawk.
*His motto is "Violence will not be tolerated--surrender or be destroyed." Poor copy-editing or delicious irony? You be the judge!
*Originally, Tigerhawk, along with [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimal Optimus]] and Transmetal 2 Megatron were to have small driver-like figures sitting on control chairs located in cockpits on their bodies. These drivers were meant to represent their sparks. But [[Hasbro]] later realized that kids might confuse these spark representations as drivers controlling the robots, so they were abandoned, but the cockpits remained. The spark pilot was eventually used in the Japanese release of [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]].
*Although otherwise fairly [[show-accuracy|toy-accurate]], Tigerhawk's [[Character model|animation model]] lacks his toy's [[beast mode]] helmet piece.
*Even before they were combined into Tigerhawk, Airazor and Tigatron had a gender-ambiguous history. Tigatron was a male robot with a beast mode that seemed to be scanned from [[Snowstalker|a female tiger]], while Airazor was a female character in the English version of the show and male in the Japanese version then female again in ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Beast Wars Metals]]''.
*Over a decade after the character was created, ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' went ahead and declared Tigerhawk to be a [[Fuzor]].
*An unrealized [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] was a redeco of Tigerhawk into a non-combiner ''Beast Wars''-themed version of [[Predaking (G1)|Generation 1 Predaking]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Tigerfalcon''' (タイガーファルコン ''Taigāfarukon'')
*''Italian:'' '''Tigre Alata''' ("Winged Tiger" toyline)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hǔ Yīng''' (虎鹰, "Tiger Hawk")
*''Polish:'' '''Jastrząb''' ("Hawk")
*''Spanish:'' '''Tigrehalcon''' (America, "Tiger Hawk")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Fuzors]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:Transmetals 2]]
[[Category:Vok]]

Seismic-shock warhead

2020-12-28T11:04:26Z

MajoricMutron:

[[Image:Aftershock seismic-shock warhead near-explode.jpg|250px|right|thumb|The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Matrix.]]
'''Seismic-shock warheads''' are [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] weapons. One single warhead has the power to blow up an entire planet.

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Energon'' comic===
During the [[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|war]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] was captured by the [[Decepticon]]s and forced to built seismic-shock warheads for them. He did, but when the warhead designs were verified, the Decepticons left Ironhide alone to design and implement the bunker casements. It was through that that he could retake the Decepticons' advantage. He equipped each doomsday bunker with an echo cavity, a [[tritanium]]-lined resonant space that would redirect the shockwaves to pulverize the warhead on a subatomic level; if the warheads were ever to be activated, they would simply destroy themselves.

The bunkers were code-locked for sound, and only a specific combination of tones could grant access to the warheads. [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] had the warheads installed in and around key extraction points, so that if the war failed to go his way he could initiate Cybertron's destruction while getting himself and his troops away to set up base on another planet. This contingency was never carried out, and the warheads remained where they were placed.

Ten years after the war, Ironhide was temporarily forced back into servitude by [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] to help excavate one of the doomsday bunkers to obtain a warhead for [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]. Ironhide led him to a spaceport nearby where one of them was stored and uncovered it with the appropriate tonal key. As this happened, Tidal Wave revealed that Scorponok intended to blow up [[Earth]] to get to its [[Energon]]. Ironhide faked compliance to remove the warhead from the rest of the structure but instead activated the warhead, declaring to Tidal Wave he'd rather blow up Cybertron than be responsible for the deaths of innocents. Tidal Wave in return declared him an idiot and left quickly through a portal. At that point, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] appeared and Ironhide explained to him about the failsafe he'd implemented ages ago.

Some time later, Ironhide relayed the entire story to both Jetfire and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]]. When they asked him why he didn't return sooner to destroy the warheads if he had designed them to be harmless, Ironhide admitted he felt ashamed of cooperating with the Decepticons and that he feared his [[Autobot]] colleagues wouldn't trust him anymore if they knew. To that, he added he realized now that secrecy wouldn't do any good and that he would no longer hide from the consequences of his deeds. Jetfire commended him for this. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
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===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
[[File:RiD2015 - The Golden Knight - Seismic-shock warhead (inactive).jpg|thumb|right|250px|Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb.]]
Considered one of the most dangerous Decepticon weapons ever created, according to [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] a seismic-shock warhead would "hammer to a planet's core" before detonating and "cracking the planet in half".

[[Flamesnort]] was assigned to Earth by the Decepticons to guard a seismic-shock warhead hidden within an isle offshore of [[United Kingdom|England]]. When Bumblebee and [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] arrived on the island, his attempts to fight them were hampered by his extreme old age and Energon deprivation, and, faced with Bumblebee's tale of an Autobot invasion fleet being two days away, chose to execute "Plan Omega" - the detonation of the warhead, to deny the island (and the planet) to the evil Autobots. The two Autobots actually present arrived in his base just as the warhead powered up, but Bumblebee was able to distract Flamesnort from his control console long enough for Fixit to remove the weapon's ignition key before the warhead could detonate and destroy Earth. {{storylink|The Golden Knight}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising weapons]]
[[Category:Energon weapons]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) weapons]]

Bumblebee (film)

2018-12-29T13:28:57Z

MajoricMutron:

{{disambig3.5|the feature film|the Autobot it features|Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee}}
{{Nav-Bumblebee}}
[[File:BumblebeeMovieNewPoster.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway, because bees don't care what humans think is impossible.]]

'''''Bumblebee''''' is the sixth movie in the [[live-action film series]]. A "reset" of the film series as a whole,<ref name="reboot">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] at TFW2005</ref> ''Bumblebee'' acts as a prequel to the previous five movies, albeit [[retcon|taking some liberties]] with continuity. The film is directed by [[Travis Knight]] rather than [[Michael Bay]], written by newcomer [[Christina Hodson]], and produced on a far lower budget of around $70 million.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywood-rethinks-key-movie-franchises-a-mixed-summer-at-box-office-1022322/ THR: Hollywood Rethinks Key Movie Franchises Amid a Mixed Summer at the Box Office]</ref> The film was released in the US on [[December 21]], [[2018]].

When [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] is sent to [[Earth]] to establish a base for the [[Autobot]]s, he finds himself hunted by both [[Sector Seven]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. With his memory and voice lost in battle, he is found by [[Charlie Watson]], a young woman in search of a direction in life. The pair work together to try to discover who Bumblebee is and why he's on Earth, but ultimately they'll find themselves with the fate of the planet in their hands...

{{quote|Thank you...so much...for giving me...my voice.|[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]}}

==Synopsis==
{{stub}}
[[File:BBfilm-Shockwave-orders-Seekers-to-destroy-launchpad.jpeg|thumb|left|300px|"In tennis, you attack at the point of weakness!"]]
''War rages on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and things look bad for the [[Autobot]]s. The [[Decepticon]]s have broken through the front lines, contact has been lost with the capital, and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]], [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] are pinned down under Decepticon assault until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] arrives to momentarily repel their foes. Prime looks for scout [[Bumblebee (Movie)|B-127]], who arrives only a moment after. The arrival of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] on the battlefield prompts Prime to order the Autobots to fall back to a launchpad, and Prime instructs the Autobots to board escape pods and flee from the planet. He also gives B-127 a secret mission: go to [[Earth]], a well-hidden planet Prime has identified, and establish a base for the Autobots to regroup and strike back. As the [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]]s under Shockwave's command begin attacking the launchpad directly, Prime leaps into the horde of Decepticons to buy B-127's pod some time to escape...''

The year is [[1987]], and Agent [[Jack Burns]]' team of [[Sector Seven]] agents emerge victorious from a mock battle after leading the other team into an ambush. As Burns good-naturedly chides his unlucky opponent, however, an unknown projectile appears overhead and plows into their midst. Many agents are injured, and Burns, believing his team to be under projectile assault after confirming that no other military practices using live ammo are occurring nearby, immediately calls for backup... upon which he comes face to face with B-127 rising from the crater. He immediately orders his forces to give chase, and the Autobot flees after [[scanning]] and [[transformation|transforming]] into a nearby military jeep. Even though the military attempts to capture him with harpoons and machine guns, B-127 evades them and emerges into a clearing leading to an empty mineshaft. Burns gives the order to cut it off from escaping into the mine... which one of his soldiers executes by blindsiding B-127 with his own jeep. However, B-127 begins talking to the humans in [[United States of America|English]], assuring them of his peaceful intentions and that he is not here to hurt anyone. Burns orders the soldiers to stand down... only for a jet to appear overhead. Burns is baffled that the Air Force was alerted this early, but the robot corrects him - the jet is in fact the Decepticon [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]], who bombards the clearing with missiles and swoops in to attack the yellow Autobot!

[[File:BumblebeeMovie-Blitzwing-flies.jpg|300px|thumb|"He's no goodfella. He's a BADfella!"]]

B-127 puts up a valiant effort against Blitzwing and even manages to damage his opponent's flight systems, but is soon subdued and dangled over a cliff. Blitzwing interrogates the scout about Optimus Prime's whereabouts, but the scout valiantly refuses and asserts that he will "never talk", a move that prompts his foe to "make it official" by ripping out his voice synthesizer. Badly injured, he is thrown off the cliff and prepared for execution... but uses a moment of quick thinking to rip a missile from the Seeker's arm and shove it into his chest. B-127 takes advantage of the Decepticon's momentary confusion to kick himself away before opening fire on the missile, detonating it and killing Blitzwing. As he limps away, Burns watches him leave trapped under a destroyed jeep. The Autobot limps to a riverbank before collapsing from his injuries, his memory cells critically damaged. His systems scan a nearby VW Beetle before he finally fades away to unconsciousness...

[[Charlie Watson]], a 17-year old girl one day away from becoming 18, awakens from her slumber. After dealing with her annoying younger brother [[Otis Watson|Otis]] and the news that her mother [[Sally Watson|Sally]] will be marrying her new boyfriend [[Ron (BB)|Ron]] when Charlie isn't over her father's death yet, she bikes to her job at a fair where she is utterly humiliated by Tina and her posse for having no car. She visits [[Uncle Hank]]'s auto repair after hours to clear off, but discovers an old VW Beetle under a tarmac after accidentally knocking over a series of motorboats. She finds the key in the ignition and tries it on, but is surprised when the car emits an unintelligible signal...

On one of the moons of [[Saturn]], Decepticon hunters [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] interrogate Cliffjumper about Optimus Prime's whereabouts. The Autobot remains resolute, which angers his interrogators... until B-127's signal, activated on Earth by Charlie, reaches the three [[Transformer]]s. The two Decepticons agree to go to Earth and hunt down B-127 instead... but not before Dropkick vertically bisects Cliffjumper, killing the Autobot.

In a trailer park, dysfunctional couple Ray and Amber argue, among other things, Ray spending the down payment for their house on purchasing a tricked-out new car. Their spiel is interrupted when a meteor crashes mere feet from them... thankfully to Ray, missing his new car. He's not so lucky when a second one falls, however, as it obliterates both his prized car and the house they live in. Headlights shining from inside the inferno give the irresponsible man some hope... until Shatter and Dropkick reveal themselves and transform before them. Dropkick kills the unlucky Ray before the Decepticons drive off to the West Coast following B-127's signal.

Failing to make progress on repairing her late father's car and feeling left out by her family, Charlie wakes up to the worst 18th birthday imaginable. The feeling is not helped by the disappointing presents from Sally and Ron (a pink bicycle helmet and a book about smiling more, respectively), and she fumes in her bedroom before storming over to the auto repair and asking Hank for the Beetle. She even offers to work at the shop for a year in exchange for the car, but Hank refuses... he isn't hiring employees, and Charlie can take the car for free if she can get it to start. Charlie gets to work, and soon triumphantly drives her new car home.
[[File:VWBumblebee.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"You like jazz?"]]

Charlie parks her new Beetle in the garage, but is surprised when a part falls out from its undercarriage. She's even more surprised when an inspection of the vehicle reveals what appears to be a ''face'' under the car... moments before B-127 transforms and reveals himself to her. She's only momentarily terrified, however, as her fear turns to compassion when she sees that the Autobot is about as afraid of her as she is of him. She manages to placate the scared scout and emotionally connect with him, giving him the name '[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]' after the warbled beeps and buzzes he makes.

[[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]] relays the news of the Decepticons' landfall to Burns, who immediately prepares a team to travel to Texas and intercept them.

Charlie awakens the next day and goes straight to the garage, but discovers to her horror that Bumblebee has vanished without a trace. A quick interrogation of Otis reveals Sally has appropriated Charlie's car to take their dog to the vet, as Ron needed to use the family station wagon. Charlie frantically chases after her mother on her moped, and manages to pull her over despite Bumblebee almost blowing his cover by extending an arm out from his trunk and waving at her. She later takes the Autobot to a secluded beach, where she teaches him that he should always assume [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]] unless the two of them are alone.

Burns' team and [[Dr. Powell]] intercept the two Decepticons in Texas and ask them to state their business. Dropkick wants to eliminate the humans, but Shatter comes up with a better idea; lying to the humans that the pair are a "peacekeeping Decepticon patrol", she asks Sector Seven's aid in tracking down the "dangerous escaped criminal" B-127. While Burns is doubtful, Powell, enthusiastic at the prospect of first contact with an [[Transformer|alien species]], eagerly agrees to talk to his superiors about the matter.
[[File:BBfilm-Ravage-ejects-from-Soundwave-towards-Optimus.jpg|thumb|300px|"As always, watch your brooms, hockey sticks, dogs, birds, bears and bats."]]

Bumblebee and Charlie bond in a secluded forest when Bee's chest starts sparking from the damage he took during his fight with Sector Seven. Charlie attempts to fix it, only to accidentally activate a holographic message sent by Optimus Prime. While the message is garbled and incomplete, hearing it jolts a memory in Bumblebee...

''Leaping from the collapsing launchpad and latching onto a Seeker to make his way down, Optimus fights his way through several Seekers before Soundwave deploys [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] to attack him. Prime manages to fight off the feline minion with some effort, but his distraction has allowed dozens of Decepticons, including Soundwave, Shockwave, and Starscream to surround him. The Decepticons move in to attack the Autobot leader even as B-127 watches, unable to help, from his departing escape pod...''

==Quotes==
"I'll never talk." 
"Is that right? Then let's make it official."
:—'''Bumblebee''' and '''Blitzwing''', right before the latter destroys the former's voice box.

"They literally call themselves Decepticons. That doesn't set off any red flags?"
:—'''Agent Burns''' doesn't trust the giant alien robots.

"Look, I know what you saw is a little crazy. I can explain. ... Yeah, I can't explain, but here's the deal: If you tell anyone what you just saw, I'm going to have to run you over with my car." 
"...Jeez!"
:—'''Charlie''' and '''Memo'''

"You think these little chains can hold-"
:—'''Dropkick''' before being sliced to pieces by said little chains.

"You kidding me? You're telling me you could've been a Camaro this whole time?"
:—'''Charlie''' says her goodbyes to Bumblebee

"My name... is Bumblebee."
:-'''Bumblebee''' asserts his new name to Optimus Prime.

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters|
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*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] ([[Dylan O'Brien]])
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Andrew Morgado]])
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Grey Griffin]])
*[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Steve Blum]])
*[[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] ([[Kirk Baily]])
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] ([[Dennis Singletary]])
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Teletraan-I|Teletraan 1]]

|h2=[[Decepticon]]s|c2=
*[[Shatter]] ([[Angela Bassett]])
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] ([[Justin Theroux]])
*[[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]] ([[David Sobolov]])
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])
**[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (Jon Bailey)
*[[Seeker (Movie)|Seekers]] (Kirk Baily)
**[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]
**[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]
**[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]]
**[[Dirge (Movie)|Dirge]]

|h3=[[Human]]s|c3=
*[[Charlie Watson]] ([[Hailee Steinfeld]])
*[[Memo]] ([[Jorge Lendeborg Jr.]])
*[[Sally Watson]] ([[Pamela Adlon]])
*[[Otis Watson]] ([[Jason Drucker]])
*[[Ron (BB)|Ron]] ([[Stephen Schneider]])
*[[Sector Seven]]
**[[Jack Burns]] ([[John Cena]])
**[[Dr. Powell]] ([[John Ortiz]])
**[[General Whalen]] ([[Glyn Turman]])
**[[Seymour Simmons]] ([[Nick Pilla]])
**[[Jake Adams]] ([[Rory Markham]])
*[[Uncle Hank]] ([[Len Cariou]])
*[[Craig (BB)|Craig]] ([[Kollin Holtz]])
*[[Tina]] ([[Gracie Dzienny]])
*[[Tina's girlfriends]] ([[Isabelle Ellingson]], [[Mika Kubo]])
*[[Trip Summers]] ([[Ricardo Hoyos]])
*[[Sheriff Lock]] ([[Fred Dryer]])
*[[Ray]] ([[Lenny Jacobson]])
*[[Amber]] ([[Megyn Price]])
*[[Charlie's Dad]] ([[Tim Martin Gleason]])
*[[Bill (BB)|Bill]] ([[Antonio D. Charity]])
|nonumbering=true
}}

==Continuity notes==
As a prequel to the rest of the live-action film series, ''Bumblebee'' includes set-up elements for several of the films.
*Ancillary media dating back to 2007 has credited [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] with inflicting the injuries that caused Bumblebee to lose his voice (with both the [[Aligned continuity family]] and the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon]] adapting the idea for their continuities), but internal to the films themselves, no specifics were ever provided, with "damage in battle" being the only reason given for the little Autobot's muteness. ''Bumblebee'' tells the on-screen version of the story, revealing that Blitzwing was the culprit.
*Megatron himself, meanwhile, is notable by his absence from the film's Cybertron-set prequel, owing to the fact that, per the events of the first movie, he is frozen on Earth at the time it occurs.
*Sector 7 and their Hoover Dam headquarters were introduced in the first film. A young [[Seymour Simmons]] (played by [[John Turturro]] in the present-day films) appears among the organization's ranks.
*Thanks to Charlie fitting him with a working radio, Bumblebee learns how to "speak" by using snippets of music to express himself, which is, of course, how he communicates in all the other films.
*At the end of the movie, Bumblebee scans the 1977 Camaro mode that he had at the start of the original ''Transformers'' film.

Despite its notional "prequel" status, there are several big discontinuities between ''Bumblebee'' and the other films (even by the standards of the films' usual ''laissez-faire'' approach to continuity), leading many a fan to consider it a "stealth reboot" in the vein of ''{{w|X-Men: First Class}}.
*Most obviously, the film completely throws out ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s premise that Bumblebee and the Autobots were active on Earth during [[World War II]], showing Bumblebee's initial landing on Earth in 1987 (and by extension, throws the [[Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel|prequel comic]] out the window). There's no {{w|No-Prize}} that we can think of for this one — just go with it!
*Sector 7 seem completely unaware of the Cybertronians and consider their meeting with Shatter and Dropkick to be "first contact", when, per the first film, they have been in possession of the AllSpark and the frozen form of Megatron since the early 20th century. Neither Megatron nor the AllSpark are mentioned in the film, and the fact that Dropkick and Shatter are actually invited into the Hoover Dam base and are allowed to interface with their computers and don't become aware that both Megatron and the Allspark are there raises a lot of questions.
*In keeping with there being no mention of the AllSpark, the Autobots' departure from Cybertron is shown to be necessitated by their being on the losing end of the war, rather than a search for the cube, with Bumblebee going to Earth to establish a fallback position for his comrades. This is not particularly incompatible with the information provided in the first film, but the fact that the Autobots are shown arriving on Earth at the end of the movie, when the first film showed them arriving in 2007, is more incongruous. It's quite possible they will all leave again over the following twenty years to search other planets and systems for the AllSpark, as mentioned in the first film's prologue, only to then return when Bumblebee discovers it had been on Earth all along, but like we said, this movie doesn't mention that. We'd note that, by making it to so that Bumblebee only loses his voice after coming to Earth, this movie actually ''necessitates'' a meeting between 'Bee and the other Autobots prior to the first movie, as Ratchet noted in that movie that he'd been trying to fix Bumblebee's voice for a while, meaning his arrival in 2007 couldn't be the first time he'd seen Bumblebee since he lost his voice.
*Bumblebee's '77 Camaro robot mode, seen in the film's post-credits sequence, is completely different than his appearance in the 2007 film, utilizing a variant of the body he used throughout the ''Bumblebee'' film.

==Transformers references==

[[File:BBfilm-Optimus-Prime-leaps-into-battle.jpg|thumb|300px|"All right, scramble, jocks! It's time to fly."]]
*Most of the characters' designs are based on their G1 incarnations, such as [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]. Notable exceptions include [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]], who are wholly new Movieverse designs. Heck, even Blitzwing resembles the original [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker mold]].
*The Seekers use their Cybertronian "Tetrajet" alternate modes from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
*The concept of Cybertron falling into Decepticon hands and the Autobots initiating a mass exodus originates from the [[Aligned continuity family]], although in this case the Autobots depart in individual escape pods instead of [[Ark (disambiguation)|a single gargantuan starship]].
*Optimus Prime's entrance into the battle on Cybertron is a direct reference to his famous leap into battle from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*In keeping with the original movie, Brawn is downed by a shot to the shoulder during his cameo. This time, however, he survives and is seen among the Autobots getting into the escape pods.
*[[Teletraan-I|Teletraan 1]] can be sighted in the background as the Autobots are entering their escape pods.
*Blitzwing drops a well-known [[Furmanism]] as he fights B-127, stating that the Autobot will "[[Furmanism#DIE SCREAMING|die screaming]]... like [B-127's] friends!"
*As is time-worn tradition, [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]'s design is a retool of Bumblebee's.
*Memo is reading a copy of the real-life [[GoBots|''GoBots Magazine'' #1]], which he tosses aside when he sees Charlie.
*A snippet of "[[The Touch]]" plays when Bumblebee is 'encouraging' Charlie to dive from the cliff.
*The final battle between Dropkick and Bumblebee includes a sequence where Dropkick picks up Bumblebee and throws him, but then the Autobot lands in car mode, veers around, and jumps to punch him in the face - which harkens back to the fight choreography between [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] from the G1 cartoon's season 1 opening credits.
*Optimus' vehicle mode at the end of the film is a Freightliner cab-over truck ''very'' similar to his G1 counterpart. He's even pulling the classic trailer, which has the signature 'stripe' on its side! (The Autobot logo is missing, though, presumably for Prime to disguise himself better.)

==Real-life references==
*One of the vehicles Bumblebee rejects scanning is the Urban Assault Vehicle from ''{{w|Stripes (film)|Stripes}}''.
*Charlie eats {{w|Mr. T Cereal}}.
*Charlie visits the Dragon of the Black Pool restaurant, a nod to ''{{w|Big Trouble in Little China}}''.
*Uncle Hank and Charlie's family were watching ''[[ALF]]'', a sitcom from the 80's about an alien taking refuge in a human home. Fitting.
*The station wagon Charlie's family drives is based on that of ''{{w|National Lampoon's Vacation}}''.
*One of the motorboats Charlie knocks over has the name 'Bayliner' on its side, in a clear reference to the [[Michael Bay|movie's producer (and past director for the series)]]. It's [[Bayos|not the first time]], either.
*Cliffjumper repeats his name and rank while being interrogated by Shatter and Dropkick, which references a real-life rule in the Geneva Convention that states these are the only things soldiers have to divulge under interrogation. More specifically, this references a common exaggeration in film and TV in which soldiers ''only recite these'' in response to their captors.
*The transmission that Cliffjumper and the Decepticons pick up from B-127 is the theme song to ''[[Cheers]]''.
*Bumblebee watches ''{{w|The Breakfast Club}}'', leading to him emulating [[Judd Nelson]]'s fist pump a number of times throughout the rest of the film.
*Charlie is a fan of {{w|The Smiths}}. After repairing Bumblebee's radio, she inserts a cassette of their album ''{{w|Strangeways, Here We Come}}'' and "{{w|Girlfriend in a Coma (song)|Girlfriend in a Coma}}" briefly plays before Bee ejects the tape.
*One of the tapes Charlie inserts into Bumblebee is [[Rick Astley]]'s "{{w|Never Gonna Give You Up}}".
*Other musicians featured in Charlie's drawer of cassettes include {{w|Joan Jett}}, {{w|Adam and the Ants}}, {{w|Guns N' Roses}}, {{w|Talking Heads}}, {{w|INXS}}, {{w|Pink Floyd}}, {{w|Oingo Boingo}}, {{w|Huey Lewis and the News}}, and {{w|Prism (band)|PRiSM}}. She also mentions {{w|Stevie Nicks}} and {{w|The Rolling Stones}} while searching for tapes.
*The record Charlie takes from her father's collection is {{w|Sam Cooke}}'s 1961 album ''Sam's Songs'', and when she puts it on, Sam Cooke's version of "{{w|Unchained Melody}}" plays. However see Errors.
*Shatter asks Powell to "take [the Decepticons] to your leader", referencing the ages-old trope from early alien-related science fiction.
*The letters 'BFG' are written on Charlie's jean jacket. This is a reference to ''{{w|The BFG}}'', a children's book about a young girl befriending a big, friendly giant and defeating a group of evil giants together. Also quite fitting.
*Charlie has a poster for the rock band {{w|The Pretenders}}, which coincidentally is the name of a Transformers [[Pretender|sub group]] involving the robots disguising themselves as human.
*Sector Seven uses a variant of the WOPR supercomputer from ''{{w|WarGames}}''.
*Powell remarks that the Decepticon modifications to the S7 computers have created an "interconnected web of information," implying that the technology behind the Internet originated from the Decepticons. However, the idea of an interconnected network of computers for communications and data transfer had been developing for decades prior to the film's setting of the late 1980s, and the term "Internet" first appeared in the mid-1970s.
*Memo has the poster for John Carpenter's 1982 film ''{{w|The Thing (1982 film)|The Thing}}'' in his room.
*Ron claims he learned his driving skills from ''{{w|Miami Vice}}''.

==Errors==
*Charlie starts playing the first track on Sam Cooke's album ''Sam's Songs'', which ought to have been "Little Things You Do" rather than "Unchained Melody". The latter song doesn't even appear on the album, being the last track on side A of Cooke's earlier release ''Hits of the 50's''.

==Tie-in material==
During the lead-up to the release of the movie, [[IDW Publishing]] released the four-part comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel]]'', detailing an adventure set in the 60s, during which Bumblebee works with British intelligence to foil the plans of a group of Decepticons, including Blitzwing... though this comic can't be in continuity with the actual film, which depicts Bumblebee as having first arrived on Earth in the year 1987.

==Music==
Two albums were released for the film:
*''[[Bumblebee (Original Motion Picture Score)]]'' - showcasing composer [[Dario Marianelli]]'s score for the film.
*''[[Bumblebee (Motion Picture Soundtrack)]]'' - featuring the film's diegetic music as well as Hailee Steinfeld's end credits song "Back to Life".

==Home video releases==

==Theatrical posters==
<center><gallery>
File:BumblebeeCharlieSilhouettePoster.jpg|Yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeCrouchingPoster.jpg|yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeUSMoviePoster.jpeg|yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeMovieNewPoster.jpeg|yellow-black...
File:BumblebeePosingPoster.jpg|Ooh, black and yellow!
File:BumblebeeBurnsDecepticons.jpg|Yeah, let's shake it up a little.
</gallery></center>

==Reception==

==Production staff==

==Development details==
*March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" with the intention of building a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),<ref>[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]</ref> [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom">[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff & Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com</ref> [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> Christina Hodson (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),<ref name="hodsonbeer">[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]</ref> [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),<ref name="hodsonbeer" /> [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),<ref name="barrerferrari">[http://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> [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].<ref name="nolandworet">[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]</ref> Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].<ref name="deadlinereveal">[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref>
*October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Hasbro Studios]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.<ref name="stephendaviskeynote">[https://youtu.be/F_P2fw_DlS4?t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.</ref>[[File:TransformersUniverseBumblebeePoster.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"My sweater is Ralph Lauren, and I have no pants."]]
*February 12, 2016 — At ToyFair, Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 6, along with those of its predecessor and [[Transformers 7]], as well as the fact that Transformers 6 will focus on Bumblebee.<ref name="toyfairreveal">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005</ref>
*December 29, 2016 — Lorenzo di Bonaventura names Christina Hodson as the screenwriter in an interview.<ref name="hodson">[http://collider.com/transformers-5-plot-characters-dinobots-details/ 'The Last Knight' Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura Reveals How a 'Transformers' Movie Is Made] on Collider</ref>
*March 3, 2017 — [[Travis Knight]] is appointed director.<ref name="deadlinedirector">[https://deadline.com/2017/03/bumblebee-movie-travis-knight-director-kubo-and-the-two-strings-1202034882/ Travis Knight To Direct ‘Transformers’ Spinoff ‘Bumblebee’ At Paramount]</ref>
*May 26, 2017 — A poster at Licensing Expo 2017 gives the name of the film as ''Transformers Universe: Bumblebee''.<ref name="expoposter">[https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1724400/the-bumblebee-movie-just-got-a-new-title-and-a-cool-80s-logo "The Bumblebee Movie Just Got A New Title And A Cool 80s Logo"]</ref>
*June 10, 2017 — [[Hailee Steinfeld]] reveals in an interview that she's been cast in the film.<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/pitch-perfect-pop-star-hailee-steinfeld-hits-charts-with-most-girls-single-and-lands-transformers-role/news-story/47a238f0e75bf06a0ffc34a18e9906e4 Pitch Perfect pop star Hailee Steinfeld hits charts with Most Girls single and lands Transformers role]</ref>
*July 11, 2017 — [[Jorge Lendeborg Jr.]] is reported by The Hollywood Reporter to have been cast as the male lead.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-casts-jorge-lendeborg-jr-as-male-lead-1017547 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' Casts Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Male Lead (Exclusive)] on Hollywood Reporter</ref>
*July 13, 2017 — More actors including [[Jason Drucker]], [[Abby Quinn]], [[Rachel Crow]], [[Ricardo Hoyos]], and [[Gracie Dzienny]] join the cast.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-rounds-cast-1019823 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' Rounds Out Cast (Exclusive)]</ref>
*July 23, 2017 — [[Pamela Adlon]] joins the cast.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/07/pamela-adlon-bumblebee-movie-transformers-casting-1202133812/ Pamela Adlon Joins Cast Of 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee']</ref>
*July 31, 2017 — [[John Cena]] is announced as a cast member. Also Bumblebee is a Volkswagen this time. The film is pushed back to December of 2018. Production begins,<ref name="cenareveal">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/john-cena-joins-transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-1025411 John Cena Joins 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' (Exclusive)] on Hollywood Reporter</ref> with the filming going under the codename "Brighton Falls".<ref>[https://screenrant.com/transformers-bumblebee-working-title-filming-start/ Bumblebee Spinoff Working Title & Filming Start Date Revealed] on Screenrant</ref>
*August 6, 2017 — Hailee Steinfeld reveals on Twitter that her character's name is [[Charlie Watson]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/haileesteinfeld/status/894296888643432448 Tweet by Hailee Steinfeld]</ref>
*September 9, 2017 — At [[HasCon 2017]], di Bonaventura discusses some hints on the film, including that the movie is set in [[1986]].<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/09/hascon-2017-bumblebee-movie-tidbits-348630 Hascon 2017: The Bumblebee Movie Tidbits] on TFW2005</ref>[[File:BumblebeeMovie firstlook.jpg|thumb|350px|"There's a bee in the car!"]]
*September 12, 2017 — Actor and stuntman [[Rory Markham]] reveals on Instagram that he is playing a [[Sector Seven]] agent named [[Agent Adams|Adams]]. <ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/12/sector-7-returns-transformers-universe-bumblebee-movie-348886 Sector 7 Returns in Transformers Universe: Bumblebee Movie] on TFW2005</ref>
*September 20, 2017 — Travis Knight reveals the first Decepticon vehicle mode in the form of a 1971 Plymouth GTX.<ref>[https://twitter.com/LAIKAStudios/status/910549230602788864 Laika Studios tweet]</ref>
*October 2, 2017 — [[Peter Cullen]] has a role in the movie.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/02/peter-cullen-confirmed-bumblebee-movie-351131 Peter Cullen Confirmed In The Bumblebee Movie] on TFW2005</ref>
*October 26, 2017 — [[John Ortiz]] is revealed to be a cast member.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/10/john-ortiz-paramount-bumblebee-spinoff-peppermint-stxfilms-1202195412/ John Ortiz Cast In 'Bumblebee' Spinoff & 'Peppermint'] on Deadline.com</ref>
*November 12, 2017 — A wrap party for the movie reveals the movie's title as ''Bumblebee: The Movie''.<ref>[https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1724400/the-bumblebee-movie-just-got-a-new-title-and-a-cool-80s-logo The Bumblebee Movie Just Got A New Title And A Cool 80s Logo] on Cinema Blend</ref>
*December 11, 2017 — [[Martin Short]] is revealed to be doing some voice work for the film.<ref>[http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/attheshore/headliners/steve-martin-and-martin-short-head-to-borgata-for-an/article_7d516048-de98-11e7-9fa4-c7175ccf2b9d.html Steve Martin and Martin Short head to Borgata for an unforgettable evening] on pressofatlanticcity.com</ref>
*December 29, 2017 — A "first look" photo is released showing Hailee Steinfeld and Bumblebee's Volkswagen alternate mode.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AwardsCircuit/status/946794788988293121 Tweet by @AwardsCircuit]</ref>
*January 28, 2018 — During an interview at the Grammys, Hailee Steinfeld suggests Bumblebee may sing during the movie.<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/8096803/hailee-steinfeld-hair-waves-2018-grammys-how-to Interview on Billboard.com]</ref>
*February 16, 2018 — At [[Toy Fair 2018]], Hasbro states that the film series will be reset after ''Bumblebee: The Movie''.<ref name="reboot" />
*April 24, 2018 — Footage of the film is shown at Cinemacon.<ref>[http://comicbook.com/movies/2018/04/26/first-bumblebee-footage-transformers-cinemacon/ First 'Bumblebee' Footage Previews the 'Transformers' Spinoff at CinemaCon] at comicbook.com</ref>
[[File:BumblebeeMovieShatter&Dropkick.jpeg|thumb|300px|"Thanks for the coffee. Sorry, I couldn't finish it. If I did, I'd be up the rest of my life."]]
*June 5, 2018 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAIX12F6958 official teaser trailer] is posted by Paramount Pictures, also revealing the film's title has been shortened to just ''Bumblebee''.
*June 6, 2018 — [[Charlie Adler]] reveals he is not in ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/charlie_adler/status/1004401979597025280?s=19]</ref>
*June 8, 2018 — [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] is initially stated to be in the film in a blog post on Paramount's parent company, before his name is later scrubbed from the post afterward.<ref>[http://blog.viacom.com/2018/06/bumblebee-transforms-hailee-steinfelds-life-in-first-trailer/ Original text: "But things get hectic. The military lurks. So does dreaded Decepticon Starscream." Revised text: "But things get hectic. The military lurks. So does a dreaded Decepticon."]</ref>
*July 13, 2018 — Entertainment Weekly reveals [[Angela Bassett]] and [[Justin Theroux]] will voice new Decepticons [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] respectively.<ref>[http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/13/bumblebee-decepticon-trackers-first-look/ First Look: Bumblebee unveils two new Decepticon muscle cars]</ref>
*July 20, 2018 — A ''Bumblebee'' panel at the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018 reveals more information on the film, such as details regarding the characters.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-bumblebee-movie-panel-in-hall-h-at-sdcc2018-jointhebuzz/41645/ Seibertron's coverage on the SDCC'18 Bumblebee panel.]</ref> Also John Cena dressed as Bumblebee.<ref>[https://twitter.com/JohnCena/status/1020800460125605890 Tweet by John Cena]</ref>
*August 26-30, 2018 — [[David Sobolov]] confirms he is part of the cast of ''Bumblebee'' as the voice of [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]].<ref>https://twitter.com/volobos/status/1033867788824309760</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/volobos/status/1035346211392368640</ref>
*September 22-23, 2018 — Three teasers were released on various platforms with many different languages, revealing [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]'s appearance in the movie, as well as Optimus Prime's design. Additionally, shots were revealed of the three [[Triple Changer]]s in the movie, as well as [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. <ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/soundwave-and-optimus-prime-featured-in-teaser-for-next-bumblebee-movie-trailer/42075/ Seibertron's article including the two of the teasers released] and [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-bumblebee-movie-teaser-with-blitzwing-and-barricade/42078/ an article with one of the teasers.]</ref>
*September 24, 2018 — The official trailer is uploaded by Paramount Pictures' YouTube channel, revealing (among other things) [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and the [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]]s' appearances in the movie. A second international trailer is released showcasing some more scenes. An interview with Travis Knight on the new trailer is also published, revealing [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]'s appearance in ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcwmDAYt22k Bumblebee (2018) - New Official Trailer] and [https://www.cbr.com/bumblebee-international-trailer-optimus-prime-cybertron/ an article showcasing the international trailer.] [https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/bumblebee-trailer-breakdown-travis-knight/ Interview with Knight.]</ref>
*September 27, 2018 - Before a special showing of [[The Transformers: The Movie|the animated movie]], another interview with Travis Knight and Hailee Steinfeld was seen AND a brief scene of Charlie and Bee's first interaction.
*November 13, 2018 - ''Bumblebee'' is rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/11/13/transformers-bumblebee-movie-rated-pg-13-376496]</ref>
*November 23, 2018 - A new trailer is released showcasing some new scenes, namely, Bumblebee's Cybertronian robot mode. Another trailer is released animated with...[[Play-Doh]].<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/bumblebees-cybertronian-mode-shown-in-a-new-movie-trailer-playdoh-trailer/42450/ Seibertron's article on the 2 new trailers]</ref>
*November 27, 2018 - A new featurette demonstrates the more G1-inspired designs of the Transformers, including a proper look at Optimus's model and brief shots of [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRFv6JVFApk Bumblebee - First Generation Design - Paramount Pictures UK]</ref>
*December 2, 2018 - Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirms [[Dylan O'Brien]] as the voice of Bumblebee.<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/03/transformers-bumblebee-movie-voice-actor-dylan-obrien</ref>
*December 4, 2018 - New footage of the movie drops, showing Soundwave's voice, as well as many new shots of Cybertron and the battle between Bumblebee and Blitzwing.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/soundwave-speaks-more-footage-china-release-date-and-sponsor-and-more-bumblebee-news-roundup/42538/ Seibertron's coverage of the new trailer, as well as a general roundup of new footage.]</ref>
*December 8, 2018 - Special early screenings of the film take place in specific areas. Fans who attended are given free [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] toys, and short behind-the-scenes featurettes are shown before and after the film. <ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/early-reactions-and-impressions-for-2018-live-action-transformers-bumblebee-film/42550/ Seibertron's roundup of people's thoughts on the early screening.]</ref>
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===Changes before, during and after production===
*Travis Knight originally intended [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to make an appearance during the opening battle on Cybertron. However as ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' had Megatron frozen on Earth at this point in time, he ultimately didn't make an appearance.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/2018/12/19/bumblebee-deleted-megatron-decepticon-scene/ 'Bumblebee' Deleted A Megatron Scene] on comicbook.com</ref>
*Early trailers showed a Blitzwing/Starscream-esque 'bot among Shockwave's Seekers. In later trailers and the final film, his colours have been modified to have more blue and red, and the character was confirmed to be Starscream.
*A Seibertron article on Jon Bailey's experience shows that Bailey auditioned for [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], meaning he was originally meant to speak.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/bumblebee-movie-voice-actor-jon-bailey-talks-about-his-experience/42553/ Seibertron article on Bailey's experience]</ref>

==Notes==
*During production, the film was referred to in presentational material under a variety of names including "Transformers 6", "Bumblebee: The Movie", "The Bumblebee Movie", and "Transformers Universe: Bumblebee".
*An Entertainment Weekly article confirms some of the background characters in the scene set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].<ref>[https://ew.com/movies/2018/12/22/bumblebee-spoilers-classic-transformers-opening-battle/2/ EW article on the Cybertron scene]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bumblebee''' (バンブルビー ''Banburubī'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Daai Wong Fung''' (大黃蜂, "Bumblebee")
*''Hungarian:'' '''ŰrDongó''' ("Space Bumblebee")
*''Korean:'' '''Bumblebee''' (범블비 ''Beombeulbi'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dàhuángfēng''' (Taiwan, 大黃蜂; China, 大黄蜂, "Bumblebee")
*''Russian:'' '''Bumblebee''' (Бамблби ''Bamblbi'')

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*{{w|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}} on Wikipedia
*[[IMDB:tt4701182|Bumblebee]] on IMDB

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[[Category:Bumblebee media| ]]
[[Category:Real world films]]

Eggbot (AB)

2018-12-27T11:06:55Z

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{{disambig2|the eggs from ''Angry Birds''|the Maximal from ''Beast Wars''|Eggbot (BW)}}
:''Eggbots are enemies from the [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]] [[continuity]].''

[[File:Eggbots.jpg|thumb|300px|"You'd better run, egg!"]]
Though once they were just normal, harmless eggs, after the [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers continuity family|EggSpark]]'s transformative energies mutated them, the '''Eggbots''' became dangerous and hostile enemies for the [[Autobird]]s and [[Deceptihog]]s alike! Eggbots come in a variety of types and sizes, but they all mindlessly sow chaos and destruction in their wake!

==Fiction==
===''Angry Birds'' comic===
[[File:ABTF3 Big Eggbots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]]
[[File:ABTF3 Creepy Eggbots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right]]
The first batch of Eggbots came into being when some of the [[Flock]]'s eggs were dropped onto the EggSpark by [[Chef Pig|Soundwave Pig]]. Some time later, they sprouted mechanical limbs. [[Bubbles|Jazz Bird]], upon noticing the change, offered the Eggbots some candy. In response, one of the Eggbots blasted him in the face. The eggs then quickly began to duplicate themselves and ran off into the wild. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|''Angry Birds Transformers'' #1}}

As the EggSpark caused [[Piggy Island]] to transform further, the Eggbots grew bigger and more heavily armed. The Autobirds and Deceptihogs joined forces to battle them, but found themselves on the losing side of the conflict. {{storylink|Age of Eggstinction!}} Some Eggbots even grew mouths, and displayed the ability to scream! One of the smaller Eggbots was eventually captured by the Autobird/Deceptibird alliance in order for them to study it. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fowlin'!}}

But the Eggbots continued to grow in numbers, and their armament became increasingly powerful as well. With all-out pandemonium breaking out, the Autobirds and Deceptihogs were left with only one option: tackle the source of their island's metamorphosis at its source. Though it took some doing, they managed to launch the EggSpark off-planet, causing the Eggbots to revert into regular eggs. All of them, that is, save one that shot a transformative beam at a nearby cactus, changing it into a wild-running robot. {{storylink|Hard Boiled}}
{{-}}
==Commercial appearances==
After the EggSpark transformed the Flock and the Bad Piggies into the Autobirds and Deceptihogs, their confrontation was interrupted by a bunch of Eggbots firing on them, and cyberforming nearby rocks into armed turrets. They were chased off by Optimus Prime Bird, Bumblebee Bird, and Grimlock Bird. {{storylink|Commercial#Angry Birds Transformers|Angry Birds Transformers: Cinematic Trailer}}

==Games==
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
The game has three eggbots that create events on the map, which takes 5, 15, or 30 minutes to complete. If a player chooses to intercept an event early with gems, he can chase an eggbot in the level and blast it to get coins. But they'll run off the screen whenever they're provoked enough, if the character is in vehicle mode, or if a buddy is active. If you hit the Eggbot ''really'' hard, it may even drop a gem! If you manage to "defeat" the Eggbot four times, it will have enough and fly away, never to be seen again for the rest of the stage.

The only time you'll really want to spend gems for coins from Eggbots is to complete a in-game achievement and Daily Quests. Characters that deal high damage per shot are the most effective at making Eggbots spill heaps of coins. THE [[Goldbrick]] Energonicon is ideal to use with characters with fast fire rates, but the [[Powerbot]] is more effective with [[Terence (AB)| Heatwave and Sentinel Prime]], so they can squish an Eggbot squat and making them spill ''thousands'' of coins in a single shot! But the "Golden Egg" achievement requires a Deceptihog, so the [[King Pig| Megatrons]] are the best choice for the achievement.

==External links==
*[[wikia:angrybirds:The Eggs|The Eggs at the ''Angry Birds'' wiki]]

[[Category:Angry Birds Transformers]]

Eggbot (AB)

2018-12-27T11:05:41Z

MajoricMutron:

{{disambig2|the eggs from ''Angry Birds''|the Maximal from ''Beast Wars''|Eggbot (BW)}}
:''Eggbots are enemies from the [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]] [[continuity]].''

[[File:Eggbots.jpg|thumb|300px|"You better run, egg!"]]
Though once they were just normal, harmless eggs, after the [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers continuity family|EggSpark]]'s transformative energies mutated them, the '''Eggbots''' became dangerous and hostile enemies for the [[Autobird]]s and [[Deceptihog]]s alike! Eggbots come in a variety of types and sizes, but they all mindlessly sow chaos and destruction in their wake!

==Fiction==
===''Angry Birds'' comic===
[[File:ABTF3 Big Eggbots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]]
[[File:ABTF3 Creepy Eggbots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right]]
The first batch of Eggbots came into being when some of the [[Flock]]'s eggs were dropped onto the EggSpark by [[Chef Pig|Soundwave Pig]]. Some time later, they sprouted mechanical limbs. [[Bubbles|Jazz Bird]], upon noticing the change, offered the Eggbots some candy. In response, one of the Eggbots blasted him in the face. The eggs then quickly began to duplicate themselves and ran off into the wild. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|''Angry Birds Transformers'' #1}}

As the EggSpark caused [[Piggy Island]] to transform further, the Eggbots grew bigger and more heavily armed. The Autobirds and Deceptihogs joined forces to battle them, but found themselves on the losing side of the conflict. {{storylink|Age of Eggstinction!}} Some Eggbots even grew mouths, and displayed the ability to scream! One of the smaller Eggbots was eventually captured by the Autobird/Deceptibird alliance in order for them to study it. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fowlin'!}}

But the Eggbots continued to grow in numbers, and their armament became increasingly powerful as well. With all-out pandemonium breaking out, the Autobirds and Deceptihogs were left with only one option: tackle the source of their island's metamorphosis at its source. Though it took some doing, they managed to launch the EggSpark off-planet, causing the Eggbots to revert into regular eggs. All of them, that is, save one that shot a transformative beam at a nearby cactus, changing it into a wild-running robot. {{storylink|Hard Boiled}}
{{-}}
==Commercial appearances==
After the EggSpark transformed the Flock and the Bad Piggies into the Autobirds and Deceptihogs, their confrontation was interrupted by a bunch of Eggbots firing on them, and cyberforming nearby rocks into armed turrets. They were chased off by Optimus Prime Bird, Bumblebee Bird, and Grimlock Bird. {{storylink|Commercial#Angry Birds Transformers|Angry Birds Transformers: Cinematic Trailer}}

==Games==
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
The game has three eggbots that create events on the map, which takes 5, 15, or 30 minutes to complete. If a player chooses to intercept an event early with gems, he can chase an eggbot in the level and blast it to get coins. But they'll run off the screen whenever they're provoked enough, if the character is in vehicle mode, or if a buddy is active. If you hit the Eggbot ''really'' hard, it may even drop a gem! If you manage to "defeat" the Eggbot four times, it will have enough and fly away, never to be seen again for the rest of the stage.

The only time you'll really want to spend gems for coins from Eggbots is to complete a in-game achievement and Daily Quests. Characters that deal high damage per shot are the most effective at making Eggbots spill heaps of coins. THE [[Goldbrick]] Energonicon is ideal to use with characters with fast fire rates, but the [[Powerbot]] is more effective with [[Terence (AB)| Heatwave and Sentinel Prime]], so they can squish an Eggbot squat and making them spill ''thousands'' of coins in a single shot! But the "Golden Egg" achievement requires a Deceptihog, so the [[King Pig| Megatrons]] are the best choice for the achievement.

==External links==
*[[wikia:angrybirds:The Eggs|The Eggs at the ''Angry Birds'' wiki]]

[[Category:Angry Birds Transformers]]

Bumblebee (film)

2018-12-25T14:38:12Z

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{{disambig3.5|the feature film|the Autobot it features|Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee}}
{{Nav-Bumblebee}}
[[File:BumblebeeMovieNewPoster.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway, because bees don't care what humans think is impossible.]]

'''''Bumblebee''''' is the sixth movie in the [[live-action film series]]. A "reset" of the film series as a whole,<ref name="reboot">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] at TFW2005</ref> ''Bumblebee'' acts as a prequel to the previous five movies, albeit [[retcon|taking some liberties]] with continuity. The film is directed by [[Travis Knight]] rather than [[Michael Bay]], written by newcomer [[Christina Hodson]], and produced on a far lower budget of around $70 million.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywood-rethinks-key-movie-franchises-a-mixed-summer-at-box-office-1022322/ THR: Hollywood Rethinks Key Movie Franchises Amid a Mixed Summer at the Box Office]</ref> The film was released in the US on [[December 21]], [[2018]].

When [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] is sent to [[Earth]] to establish a base for the [[Autobot]]s, he finds himself hunted by both [[Sector Seven]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. With his memory and voice lost in battle, he is found by [[Charlie Watson]], a young woman in search of a direction in life. The pair work together to try to discover who Bumblebee is and why he's on Earth, but ultimately they'll find themselves with the fate of the planet in their hands...

{{quote|Thank you...so much...for giving me...my voice.|[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]}}

==Synopsis==
{{stub}}
[[File:BBfilm-Shockwave-orders-Seekers-to-destroy-launchpad.jpeg|thumb|left|300px|"In tennis, you attack at the point of weakness!"]]
''War rages on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and things look bad for the [[Autobot]]s. The [[Decepticon]]s have broken through the front lines, contact has been lost with the capital, and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]], [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] are pinned down under Decepticon assault until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] arrives to momentarily repel their foes. Prime looks for scout [[Bumblebee (Movie)|B-127]], who arrives only a moment after. The arrival of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] on the battlefield prompts Prime to order the Autobots to fall back to a launchpad, and Prime instructs the Autobots to board escape pods and flee from the planet. He also gives B-127 a secret mission: go to [[Earth]], a well-hidden planet Prime has identified, and establish a base for the Autobots to regroup and strike back. As the [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]]s under [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]'s command begin attacking the launchpad directly, Prime leaps into the horde of Decepticons to buy B-127's pod some time to escape...''

The year is [[1987]], and Agent [[Jack Burns]]' team of [[Sector Seven]] agents emerge victorious from a mock battle after leading the other team into an ambush. As Burns good-naturedly chides his unlucky opponent, however, an unknown projectile appears overhead and plows into their midst. Many agents are injured, and Burns, believing his team to be under projectile assault after confirming that no other military practices using live ammo are occurring nearby, immediately calls for backup... upon which he comes face to face with B-127 rising from the crater. He immediately orders his forces to give chase, and the Autobot flees after [[scanning]] and [[transformation|transforming]] into a nearby military jeep. Even though the military attempts to capture him with harpoons and machine guns, B-127 evades them and emerges into a clearing leading to an empty mineshaft. Burns gives the order to cut it off from escaping into the mine... which one of his soldiers executes by blindsiding B-127 with his own jeep. However, B-127 begins talking to the humans in [[United States of America|English]], assuring them of his peaceful intentions and that he is not here to hurt anyone. Burns orders the soldiers to stand down... only for a jet to appear overhead. Burns is baffled that the Air Force was alerted this early, but the robot corrects him - the jet is in fact the Decepticon [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]], who bombards the clearing with missiles and swoops in to attack the yellow Autobot!

[[File:BumblebeeMovie-Blitzwing-flies.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"He's no goodfella. He's a BADfella!"]]

B-127 puts up a valiant effort against Blitzwing and even manages to damage his opponent's flight systems, but is soon subdued and dangled over a cliff. Blitzwing interrogates the scout about Optimus Prime's whereabouts, but the scout valiantly refuses and asserts that he will "never talk", a move that prompts his foe to "make it official" by ripping out his voice synthesizer. Badly injured, he is thrown off the cliff and prepared for execution... but uses a moment of quick thinking to rip a missile from the Seeker's arm and shove it into his chest. B-127 takes advantage of the Decepticon's momentary confusion to kick himself away before opening fire on the missile, detonating it and killing Blitzwing. As he limps away, Burns watches him leave trapped under a destroyed jeep. The Autobot limps to a riverbank before collapsing from his injuries, his memory cells critically damaged. His systems scan a nearby VW Beetle before he finally fades away to unconsciousness...

[[Charlie Watson]], a 17-year old girl one day away from becoming 18, awakens from her slumber. After dealing with her annoying younger brother [[Otis Watson|Otis]] and the news that her mother [[Sally Watson|Sally]] will be marrying her new boyfriend [[Ron (BB)|Ron]] when Charlie isn't over her father's death yet, she bikes to her job at a fair where she is utterly humiliated by Tina and her posse for having no car. She visits [[Uncle Hank]]'s auto repair after hours to clear off, but discovers an old VW Beetle under a tarmac after accidentally knocking over a series of motorboats. She finds the key in the ignition and tries it on, but is surprised when the car emits an unintelligible signal...

On one of the moons of [[Saturn]], Decepticon hunters [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] interrogate Cliffjumper about Optimus Prime's whereabouts. The Autobot remains resolute, which angers his interrogators... until B-127's signal, activated on Earth by Charlie, reaches the three [[Transformer]]s. The two Decepticons agree to go to Earth and hunt down B-127 instead... but not before Dropkick vertically bisects Cliffjumper, killing the Autobot.

In a trailer park, dysfunctional couple Ray and Amber argue, among other things, Ray spending the down payment for their house on purchasing a tricked-out new car. Their spiel is interrupted when a meteor crashes mere feet from them... thankfully to Ray, missing his new car. He's not so lucky when a second one falls, however, as it obliterates both his prized car and the house they live in. Headlights shining from inside the inferno give the irresponsible man some hope... until Shatter and Dropkick reveal themselves and transform before them. Dropkick kills the unlucky Ray before the Decepticons drive off to the West Coast following B-127's signal.

Failing to make progress on repairing her late father's car and feeling left out by her family, Charlie wakes up to the worst 18th birthday imaginable. The feeling is not helped by the disappointing presents from Sally and Ron (a pink bicycle helmet and a book about smiling more, respectively), and she fumes in her bedroom before storming over to the auto repair and asking Hank for the Beetle. She even offers to work at the shop for a year in exchange for the car, but Hank refuses... he isn't hiring employees, and Charlie can take the car for free if she can get it to start. Charlie gets to work, and soon triumphantly drives her new car home.

Charlie parks her new Beetle in the garage, but is surprised when a part falls out from its undercarriage. She's even more surprised when an inspection of the vehicle reveals what appears to be a ''face'' under the car... moments before B-127 transforms and reveals himself to her. She's only momentarily terrified, however, as her fear turns to compassion when she sees that the Autobot is about as afraid of her as she is of him. She manages to placate the scared scout and emotionally connect with him, giving him the name '[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]' after the warbled beeps and buzzes he makes.

[[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]] relays the news of the Decepticons' landfall to Burns, who immediately prepares a team to travel to Texas and intercept them.

Charlie awakens the next day and goes straight to the garage, but discovers to her horror that Bumblebee has vanished without a trace. A quick interrogation of Otis reveals Sally has appropriated Charlie's car to take their dog to the vet, as Ron needed to use the family station wagon. Charlie frantically chases after her mother on her moped, and manages to pull her over despite Bumblebee almost blowing his cover by extending an arm out from his trunk and waving at her. She later takes the Autobot to a secluded beach, where she teaches him that he should always assume [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]] unless the two of them are alone.

Burns' team and [[Dr. Powell]] intercept the two Decepticons in Texas and ask them to state their business. Dropkick wants to eliminate the humans, but Shatter comes up with a better idea; lying to the humans that the pair are a "peacekeeping Decepticon patrol", she asks Sector Seven's aid in tracking down the "dangerous escaped criminal" B-127. While Burns is doubtful, Powell, enthusiastic at the prospect of first contact with an [[Transformer|alien species]], eagerly agrees to talk to his superiors about the matter.

Bumblebee and Charlie bond in a secluded forest when Bee's chest starts sparking from the damage he took during his fight with Sector Seven. Charlie attempts to fix it, only to accidentally activate a holographic message sent by Optimus Prime. While the message is garbled and incomplete, hearing it jolts a memory in Bumblebee...

''Leaping from the collapsing launchpad and latching onto a Seeker to make his way down, Optimus fights his way through several Seekers before Soundwave deploys [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] to attack him. Prime manages to fight off the feline minion with some effort, but his distraction has allowed dozens of Decepticons, including Soundwave, Shockwave, and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], to surround him. The Decepticons move in to attack the Autobot leader even as B-127 watches, unable to help, from his departing escape pod...''

==Quotes==
"I'll never talk." 
"Is that right? Then let's make it official."
:—'''Bumblebee''' and '''Blitzwing''', right before the latter destroys the former's voice box.

"They literally call themselves Decepticons. That doesn't set off any red flags?"
:—'''Agent Burns''' doesn't trust the giant alien robots.

"Look, I know what you saw is a little crazy. I can explain. ... Yeah, I can't explain, but here's the deal: If you tell anyone what you just saw, I'm going to have to run you over with my car." 
"...Jeez!"
:—'''Charlie''' and '''Memo'''

"You think these little chains can hold-"
:—'''Dropkick''' before being sliced to pieces by said little chains.

"My name... is Bumblebee."
:-'''Bumblebee''' asserts his new name to Optimus Prime.

==Characters==
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*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] ([[Dylan O'Brien]])
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Andrew Morgado]])
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Grey Griffin]])
*[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Steve Blum]])
*[[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] ([[Kirk Baily]])
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] ([[Dennis Singletary]])
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Teletraan-I|Teletraan 1]]

|h2=[[Decepticon]]s|c2=
*[[Shatter]] ([[Angela Bassett]])
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] ([[Justin Theroux]])
*[[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]] ([[David Sobolov]])
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])
**[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (Jon Bailey)
*[[Seeker (Movie)|Seekers]] (Kirk Baily)
**[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]
**[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]
**[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]]
**[[Dirge (Movie)|Dirge]]

|h3=[[Human]]s|c3=
*[[Charlie Watson]] ([[Hailee Steinfeld]])
*[[Memo]] ([[Jorge Lendeborg Jr.]])
*[[Sally Watson]] ([[Pamela Adlon]])
*[[Otis Watson]] ([[Jason Drucker]])
*[[Ron (BB)|Ron]] ([[Stephen Schneider]])
*[[Sector Seven]]
**[[Jack Burns]] ([[John Cena]])
**[[Dr. Powell]] ([[John Ortiz]])
**[[General Whalen]] ([[Glyn Turman]])
**[[Seymour Simmons]] ([[Nick Pilla]])
**[[Adams]] ([[Rory Markham]])
*[[Uncle Hank]] ([[Len Cariou]])
*[[Craig (BB)|Craig]] ([[Kollin Holtz]])
*[[Tina]] ([[Gracie Dzienny]])
*[[Tina's girlfriends]] ([[Isabelle Ellingson]], [[Mika Kubo]])
*[[Trip Summers]] ([[Ricardo Hoyos]])
*[[Sheriff Lock]] ([[Fred Dryer]])
*[[Ray]] ([[Lenny Jacobson]])
*[[Amber]] ([[Megyn Price]])
*Charlie's Dad ([[Tim Martin Gleason]])
*[[Bill (BB)|Bill]] ([[Antonio D. Charity]])
|nonumbering=true
}}

==Continuity notes==
As a prequel to the rest of the live-action film series, ''Bumblebee'' includes set-up elements for several of the films.
*Ancillary media dating back to 2007 has credited [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] with inflicting the injuries that caused Bumblebee to lose his voice (with both the [[Aligned continuity family]] and the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon]] adapting the idea for their continuities), but internal to the films themselves, no specifics were ever provided, with "damage in battle" being the only reason given for the little Autobot's muteness. ''Bumblebee'' tells the on-screen version of the story, revealing that Blitzwing was the culprit.
*Megatron himself, meanwhile, is notable by his absence from the film's Cybertron-set prequel, owing to the fact that, per the events of the first movie, he is frozen on Earth at the time it occurs.
*Sector 7 and their Hoover Dam headquarters were introduced in the first film. A young [[Seymour Simmons]] (played by [[John Turturro]] in the present-day films) appears among the organization's ranks.
*Thanks to Charlie fitting him with a working radio, Bumblebee learns how to "speak" by using snippets of music to express himself, which is, of course, how he communicates in all the other films.
*At the end of the movie, Bumblebee scans the 1977 Camaro mode that he had at the start of the original ''Transformers'' film.

Despite its notional "prequel" status, there are several big discontinuities between ''Bumblebee'' and the other films (even by the standards of the films' usual ''laissez-faire'' approach to continuity), leading many a fan to consider it a "stealth reboot" in the vein of ''{{w|X-Men: First Class}}.
*Most obviously, the film completely throws out ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'''s premise that Bumblebee and the Autobots were active on Earth during [[World War II]], showing Bumblebee's initial landing on Earth in 1987 (and by extension, throws the [[Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel|prequel comic]] out the window). There's no {{w|No-Prize}} for this one — just go with it!
*Sector 7 seem completely unaware of the Cybertronians and consider their meeting with Shatter and Dropkick to be "first contact", when, per the first film, they have been in possession of the AllSpark and the frozen form of Megatron since the early 20th century. Neither Megatron nor the AllSpark are mentioned in the film, and the fact that Dropkick and Shatter are actually invited into the Hoover Dam base and are allowed to interface with their computers and don't become aware that both Megatron and the Allspark are there raises a lot of questions.
*In-keeping with there being no mention of the AllSpark, the Autobots' departure from Cybertron is shown to be necessitated by their being on the losing end of the war, rather than a search for the cube, with Bumblebee going to Earth to establish a fallback position for his comrades. This is not particularly incompatible with the information provided in the first film, but the fact that the Autobots are shown arriving on Earth at the end of the movie, when the first film showed them arriving in 2007, is more incongruous. It's quite possible they will all leave again over the following twenty years to search other planets and systems for the AllSpark, as mentioned in the first film's prologue, only to then return when Bumblebee discovers it had been on Earth all along, but like we said, this movie doesn't mention that. We'd note that, by making it to so that Bumblebee only loses his voice after coming to Earth, this movie actually ''necessitates'' a meeting between 'Bee and the other Autobots prior to the first movie, as Ratchet noted in that movie that he'd been trying to fix Bumblebee's voice for a while, meaning his arrival in 2007 couldn't be the first time he'd seen Bumblebee since he lost his voice.
*Bumblebee's '77 Camaro robot mode, seen in the film's post-credits sequence, is completely different than his appearance in the 2007 film, utilizing a variant of the body he used throughout the ''Bumblebee'' film.

==Transformers references==

[[File:BBfilm-Optimus-Prime-leaps-into-battle.jpg|thumb|300px|"All right, scramble, jocks! It's time to fly."]]
*Most of the characters' designs are based on their G1 incarnations, such as [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]. Notable exceptions are [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] who are wholly new Movieverse designs.
*The Seekers use their Cybertronian "Tetrajet" alternate modes from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
*The concept of Cybertron falling into Decepticon hands and the Autobots initiating a mass exodus originates from the [[Aligned continuity family]], although in this case the Autobots depart in individual escape pods instead of [[Ark (disambiguation)|a single gargantuan starship]].
*Optimus Prime's entrance into the battle on Cybertron is a direct reference to his famous leap into battle from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*In keeping with the original movie, Brawn is downed by a shot to the shoulder during his cameo. This time, however, he survives and is seen among the Autobots getting into the escape pods.
*[[Teletraan-I|Teletraan 1]] can be sighted in the background as the Autobots are entering their escape pods.
*As is time-worn tradition, [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]'s design is a retool of Bumblebee's.
*A snippet of [[The Touch]] plays when Bumblebee is 'encouraging' Charlie to dive from the cliff.
*The final battle between Dropkick and Bumblebee includes a sequence where Dropkick picks up Bumblebee and throws him, but then the Autobot lands in car mode, veers around, and jumps to punch him in the face - which harkens back to the fight choreography between [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] from the G1 cartoon's season 1 opening credits.
*Optimus' vehicle mode at the end of the film is a Freightliner cab-over truck ''very'' similar to his G1 counterpart. He's even pulling the classic trailer, which has the signature 'stripe' on its side! (The Autobot logo is missing, though, presumably for Prime to disguise himself better.)
*Memo is reading a copy of the real-life [[GoBots|''GoBots Magazine'' #1]], which he tosses aside when he sees Charlie.

==Real-life references==
*One of the vehicles Bumblebee rejects scanning is the Urban Assault Vehicle from ''{{w|Stripes (film)|Stripes}}''.
*Charlie visits the Dragon of the Black Pool restaurant, a nod to ''{{w|Big Trouble in Little China}}''.
*Uncle Hank and Charlie's family were watching ''[[ALF]]'', a sitcom from the 80's about an alien taking refuge in a human home. Fitting.
*The station wagon Charlie's family drives is based on that of ''{{w|National Lampoon's Vacation}}''.
*The transmission that Cliffjumper and the Decepticons pick up from B-127 is the theme song to ''[[Cheers]]''.
*Bumblebee watches ''{{w|The Breakfast Club}}'', leading to him emulating [[Judd Nelson]]'s fist pump a number of times throughout the rest of the film.
*Charlie is a fan of {{w|The Smiths}}. After repairing Bumblebee's radio, she inserts a cassette of their album ''{{w|Strangeways, Here We Come}}'' and "{{w|Girlfriend in a Coma (song)|Girlfriend in a Coma}}" briefly plays before Bee ejects the tape.
*One of the tapes Charlie inserts into Bumblebee is [[Rick Astley]]'s "{{w|Never Gonna Give You Up}}".
*Other musicians featured in Charlie's drawer of cassettes include {{w|Joan Jett}}, {{w|Adam and the Ants}}, {{w|Guns N' Roses}}, {{w|Talking Heads}}, {{w|INXS}}, {{w|Pink Floyd}}, {{w|Oingo Boingo}}, {{w|Huey Lewis and the News}}, and {{w|Prism (band)|PRiSM}}. She also mentions {{w|Stevie Nicks}} and {{w|The Rolling Stones}} while searching for tapes.
*The record Charlie takes from her father's collection is {{w|Sam Cooke}}'s 1961 album ''Sam's Songs'', and when she puts it on, Sam Cooke's version of "{{w|Unchained Melody}}" plays. However see Errors.
*Shatter asks Powell to "take [the Decepticons] to your leader", referencing the ages-old trope from early alien-related science fiction.
*The letters 'BFG' are written on Charlie's jean jacket. This is a reference to ''{{w|The BFG}}'', a children's book about a young girl befriending a big, friendly giant and defeating a group of evil giants together. Also quite fitting.
*Charlie has a poster for the rock band {{w|The Pretenders}}, which coincidentally is the name of a Transformers [[Pretender|sub group]] involving the robots disguising themselves as human.
*Sector Seven uses a variant of the WOPR supercomputer from ''{{w|WarGames}}''.
*Powell remarks that the Decepticon modifications to the S7 computers have created an "Interconnected Network," implying that the Decepticons created the Internet. However, the idea of an interconnected network of computers for communications and data transfer had been developing for decades prior to the film's setting of the late 1980s, and the term "Internet" first appeared in the mid-1970s.

==Errors==
*Charlie starts playing the first track on Sam Cooke's album ''Sam's Songs'', which ought to have been "Little Things You Do" rather than "Unchained Melody". The latter song doesn't even appear on the album, being the last track on side A of Cooke's earlier release ''Hits of the 50's''.

==Tie-in material==
During the lead-up to the release of the movie, [[IDW Publishing]] released the four-part comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel]]'', detailing an adventure set in the 60s, during which Bumblebee works with British intelligence to foil the plans of a group of Decepticons, including Blitzwing... though this comic can't be in continuity with the actual film, which depicts Bumblebee as having first arrived on Earth in the year 1987.

==Music==

==Home video releases==

==Theatrical posters==
<center><gallery>
File:BumblebeeCharlieSilhouettePoster.jpg|Yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeCrouchingPoster.jpg|yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeUSMoviePoster.jpeg|yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeMovieNewPoster.jpeg|yellow-black...
File:BumblebeePosingPoster.jpg|Ooh, black and yellow!
File:BumblebeeBurnsDecepticons.jpg|Yeah, let's shake it up a little.
</gallery></center>

==Reception==

==Production staff==

==Development details==
*March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" with the intention of building a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),<ref>[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]</ref> [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom">[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff & Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com</ref> [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> Christina Hodson (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),<ref name="hodsonbeer">[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]</ref> [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),<ref name="hodsonbeer" /> [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),<ref name="barrerferrari">[http://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> [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].<ref name="nolandworet">[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]</ref> Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].<ref name="deadlinereveal">[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref>
*October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Hasbro Studios]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.<ref name="stephendaviskeynote">[https://youtu.be/F_P2fw_DlS4?t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.</ref>[[File:TransformersUniverseBumblebeePoster.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"My sweater is Ralph Lauren, and I have no pants."]]
*February 12, 2016 — At ToyFair, Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 6, along with those of its predecessor and [[Transformers 7]], as well as the fact that Transformers 6 will focus on Bumblebee.<ref name="toyfairreveal">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005</ref>
*December 29, 2016 — Lorenzo di Bonaventura names Christina Hodson as the screenwriter in an interview.<ref name="hodson">[http://collider.com/transformers-5-plot-characters-dinobots-details/ 'The Last Knight' Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura Reveals How a 'Transformers' Movie Is Made] on Collider</ref>
*March 3, 2017 — [[Travis Knight]] is appointed director.<ref name="deadlinedirector">[https://deadline.com/2017/03/bumblebee-movie-travis-knight-director-kubo-and-the-two-strings-1202034882/ Travis Knight To Direct ‘Transformers’ Spinoff ‘Bumblebee’ At Paramount]</ref>
*May 26, 2017 — A poster at Licensing Expo 2017 gives the name of the film as ''Transformers Universe: Bumblebee''.<ref name="expoposter">[https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1724400/the-bumblebee-movie-just-got-a-new-title-and-a-cool-80s-logo "The Bumblebee Movie Just Got A New Title And A Cool 80s Logo"]</ref>
*June 10, 2017 — [[Hailee Steinfeld]] reveals in an interview that she's been cast in the film.<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/pitch-perfect-pop-star-hailee-steinfeld-hits-charts-with-most-girls-single-and-lands-transformers-role/news-story/47a238f0e75bf06a0ffc34a18e9906e4 Pitch Perfect pop star Hailee Steinfeld hits charts with Most Girls single and lands Transformers role]</ref>
*July 11, 2017 — [[Jorge Lendeborg Jr.]] is reported by The Hollywood Reporter to have been cast as the male lead.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-casts-jorge-lendeborg-jr-as-male-lead-1017547 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' Casts Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Male Lead (Exclusive)] on Hollywood Reporter</ref>
*July 13, 2017 — More actors including [[Jason Drucker]], [[Abby Quinn]], [[Rachel Crow]], [[Ricardo Hoyos]], and [[Gracie Dzienny]] join the cast.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-rounds-cast-1019823 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' Rounds Out Cast (Exclusive)]</ref>
*July 23, 2017 — [[Pamela Adlon]] joins the cast.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/07/pamela-adlon-bumblebee-movie-transformers-casting-1202133812/ Pamela Adlon Joins Cast Of 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee']</ref>
*July 31, 2017 — [[John Cena]] is announced as a cast member. Also Bumblebee is a Volkswagen this time. The film is pushed back to December of 2018. Production begins,<ref name="cenareveal">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/john-cena-joins-transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-1025411 John Cena Joins 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' (Exclusive)] on Hollywood Reporter</ref> with the filming going under the codename "Brighton Falls".<ref>[https://screenrant.com/transformers-bumblebee-working-title-filming-start/ Bumblebee Spinoff Working Title & Filming Start Date Revealed] on Screenrant</ref>
*August 6, 2017 — Hailee Steinfeld reveals on Twitter that her character's name is [[Charlie Watson]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/haileesteinfeld/status/894296888643432448 Tweet by Hailee Steinfeld]</ref>
*September 9, 2017 — At [[HasCon 2017]], di Bonaventura discusses some hints on the film, including that the movie is set in [[1986]].<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/09/hascon-2017-bumblebee-movie-tidbits-348630 Hascon 2017: The Bumblebee Movie Tidbits] on TFW2005</ref>[[File:BumblebeeMovie firstlook.jpg|thumb|350px|"You like jazz?"]]
*September 12, 2017 — Actor and stuntman [[Rory Markham]] reveals on Instagram that he is playing a [[Sector Seven]] agent named [[Agent Adams|Adams]]. <ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/12/sector-7-returns-transformers-universe-bumblebee-movie-348886 Sector 7 Returns in Transformers Universe: Bumblebee Movie] on TFW2005</ref>
*September 20, 2017 — Travis Knight reveals the first Decepticon vehicle mode in the form of a 1971 Plymouth GTX.<ref>[https://twitter.com/LAIKAStudios/status/910549230602788864 Laika Studios tweet]</ref>
*October 2, 2017 — [[Peter Cullen]] has a role in the movie.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/02/peter-cullen-confirmed-bumblebee-movie-351131 Peter Cullen Confirmed In The Bumblebee Movie] on TFW2005</ref>
*October 26, 2017 — [[John Ortiz]] is revealed to be a cast member.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/10/john-ortiz-paramount-bumblebee-spinoff-peppermint-stxfilms-1202195412/ John Ortiz Cast In 'Bumblebee' Spinoff & 'Peppermint'] on Deadline.com</ref>
*November 12, 2017 — A wrap party for the movie reveals the movie's title as ''Bumblebee: The Movie''.<ref>[https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1724400/the-bumblebee-movie-just-got-a-new-title-and-a-cool-80s-logo The Bumblebee Movie Just Got A New Title And A Cool 80s Logo] on Cinema Blend</ref>
*December 11, 2017 — [[Martin Short]] is revealed to be doing some voice work for the film.<ref>[http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/attheshore/headliners/steve-martin-and-martin-short-head-to-borgata-for-an/article_7d516048-de98-11e7-9fa4-c7175ccf2b9d.html Steve Martin and Martin Short head to Borgata for an unforgettable evening] on pressofatlanticcity.com</ref>
*December 29, 2017 — A "first look" photo is released showing Hailee Steinfeld and Bumblebee's Volkswagen alternate mode.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AwardsCircuit/status/946794788988293121 Tweet by @AwardsCircuit]</ref>
*January 28, 2018 — During an interview at the Grammys, Hailee Steinfeld suggests Bumblebee may sing during the movie.<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/8096803/hailee-steinfeld-hair-waves-2018-grammys-how-to Interview on Billboard.com]</ref>
*February 16, 2018 — At [[Toy Fair 2018]], Hasbro states that the film series will be reset after ''Bumblebee: The Movie''.<ref name="reboot" />
*April 24, 2018 — Footage of the film is shown at Cinemacon.<ref>[http://comicbook.com/movies/2018/04/26/first-bumblebee-footage-transformers-cinemacon/ First 'Bumblebee' Footage Previews the 'Transformers' Spinoff at CinemaCon] at comicbook.com</ref>
[[File:BumblebeeMovieShatter&Dropkick.jpeg|thumb|300px|"Thanks for the coffee. Sorry, I couldn't finish it. If I did, I'd be up the rest of my life."]]
*June 5, 2018 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAIX12F6958 official teaser trailer] is posted by Paramount Pictures, also revealing the film's title has been shortened to just ''Bumblebee''.
*June 6, 2018 — [[Charlie Adler]] reveals he is not in ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/charlie_adler/status/1004401979597025280?s=19]</ref>
*June 8, 2018 — [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] is initially stated to be in the film in a blog post on Paramount's parent company, before his name is later scrubbed from the post afterward.<ref>[http://blog.viacom.com/2018/06/bumblebee-transforms-hailee-steinfelds-life-in-first-trailer/ Original text: "But things get hectic. The military lurks. So does dreaded Decepticon Starscream." Revised text: "But things get hectic. The military lurks. So does a dreaded Decepticon."]</ref>
*July 13, 2018 — Entertainment Weekly reveals [[Angela Bassett]] and [[Justin Theroux]] will voice new Decepticons [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] respectively.<ref>[http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/13/bumblebee-decepticon-trackers-first-look/ First Look: Bumblebee unveils two new Decepticon muscle cars]</ref>
*July 20, 2018 — A ''Bumblebee'' panel at the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018 reveals more information on the film, such as details regarding the characters.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-bumblebee-movie-panel-in-hall-h-at-sdcc2018-jointhebuzz/41645/ Seibertron's coverage on the SDCC'18 Bumblebee panel.]</ref> Also John Cena dressed as Bumblebee.<ref>[https://twitter.com/JohnCena/status/1020800460125605890 Tweet by John Cena]</ref>
*August 26-30, 2018 — [[David Sobolov]] confirms he is part of the cast of ''Bumblebee'' as the voice of [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]].<ref>https://twitter.com/volobos/status/1033867788824309760</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/volobos/status/1035346211392368640</ref>
*September 22-23, 2018 — Three teasers were released on various platforms with many different languages, revealing [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]'s appearance in the movie, as well as Optimus Prime's design. Additionally, shots were revealed of the three [[Triple Changer]]s in the movie, as well as [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. <ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/soundwave-and-optimus-prime-featured-in-teaser-for-next-bumblebee-movie-trailer/42075/ Seibertron's article including the two of the teasers released] and [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-bumblebee-movie-teaser-with-blitzwing-and-barricade/42078/ an article with one of the teasers.]</ref>
*September 24, 2018 — The official trailer is uploaded by Paramount Pictures' YouTube channel, revealing (among other things) [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and the [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]]s' appearances in the movie. A second international trailer is released showcasing some more scenes. An interview with Travis Knight on the new trailer is also published, revealing [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]'s appearance in ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcwmDAYt22k Bumblebee (2018) - New Official Trailer] and [https://www.cbr.com/bumblebee-international-trailer-optimus-prime-cybertron/ an article showcasing the international trailer.] [https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/bumblebee-trailer-breakdown-travis-knight/ Interview with Knight.]</ref>
*September 27, 2018 - Before a special showing of [[The Transformers: The Movie|the animated movie]], another interview with Travis Knight and Hailee Steinfeld was seen AND a brief scene of Charlie and Bee's first interaction.
*November 13, 2018 - ''Bumblebee'' is rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/11/13/transformers-bumblebee-movie-rated-pg-13-376496]</ref>
*November 23, 2018 - A new trailer is released showcasing some new scenes, namely, Bumblebee's Cybertronian robot mode. Another trailer is released animated with...[[Play-Doh]].<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/bumblebees-cybertronian-mode-shown-in-a-new-movie-trailer-playdoh-trailer/42450/ Seibertron's article on the 2 new trailers]</ref>
*November 27, 2018 - A new featurette demonstrates the more G1-inspired designs of the Transformers, including a proper look at Optimus's model and brief shots of [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRFv6JVFApk Bumblebee - First Generation Design - Paramount Pictures UK]</ref>
*December 2, 2018 - Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirms [[Dylan O'Brien]] as the voice of Bumblebee.<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/03/transformers-bumblebee-movie-voice-actor-dylan-obrien</ref>
*December 4, 2018 - New footage of the movie drops, showing Soundwave's voice, as well as many new shots of Cybertron and the battle between Bumblebee and Blitzwing.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/soundwave-speaks-more-footage-china-release-date-and-sponsor-and-more-bumblebee-news-roundup/42538/ Seibertron's coverage of the new trailer, as well as a general roundup of new footage.]</ref>
*December 8, 2018 - Special early screenings of the film take place in specific areas. Fans who attended are given free [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] toys, and short behind-the-scenes featurettes are shown before and after the film. <ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/early-reactions-and-impressions-for-2018-live-action-transformers-bumblebee-film/42550/ Seibertron's roundup of people's thoughts on the early screening.]</ref>
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===Changes before, during and after production===
*Travis Knight originally intended [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to make an appearance during the opening battle on Cybertron. However as ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' had Megatron frozen on Earth at this point in time, he ultimately didn't make an appearance.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/2018/12/19/bumblebee-deleted-megatron-decepticon-scene/ 'Bumblebee' Deleted A Megatron Scene] on comicbook.com</ref>

==Notes==
*During production, the film was referred to in presentational material under a variety of names including "Transformers 6", "Bumblebee: The Movie", "The Bumblebee Movie", and "Transformers Universe: Bumblebee".
*An Entertainment Weekly article confirms some of the background characters in the scene set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].<ref>[https://ew.com/movies/2018/12/22/bumblebee-spoilers-classic-transformers-opening-battle/2/ EW article on the Cybertron scene]</ref>
*A Seibertron article on Jon Bailey's experience shows that Bailey auditioned for [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], meaning he was originally meant to speak.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/bumblebee-movie-voice-actor-jon-bailey-talks-about-his-experience/42553/ Seibertron article on Bailey's experience]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bumblebee''' (バンブルビー ''Banburubī'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Daai Wong Fung''' (大黃蜂, "Bumblebee")
*''Hungarian:'' '''ŰrDongó''' ("Space Bumblebee")
*''Korean:'' '''Bumblebee''' (범블비 ''Beombeulbi'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dàhuángfēng''' (Taiwan, 大黃蜂; China, 大黄蜂, "Bumblebee")
*''Russian:'' '''Bumblebee''' (Бамблби ''Bamblbi'')

==References==
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==External links==
*{{w|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}} on Wikipedia
*[[IMDB:tt4701182|Bumblebee]] on IMDB

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Bumblebee (film)

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{{disambig3.5|the feature film|the Autobot it features|Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee}}
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[[File:BumblebeeMovieNewPoster.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway, because bees don't care what humans think is impossible.]]

'''''Bumblebee''''' is the sixth movie in the [[live-action film series]]. A "reset" of the film series as a whole,<ref name="reboot">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/02/16/transformers-cinematic-universe-current-movie-series-rebooted-358641 Transformers Cinematic Universe Is Over: Current Movie Series To Be Rebooted] at TFW2005</ref> ''Bumblebee'' acts as a prequel to the previous five movies, albeit [[retcon|taking some liberties]] with continuity. The film is directed by [[Travis Knight]] rather than [[Michael Bay]], written by newcomer [[Christina Hodson]], and produced on a far lower budget of around $70 million.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywood-rethinks-key-movie-franchises-a-mixed-summer-at-box-office-1022322/ THR: Hollywood Rethinks Key Movie Franchises Amid a Mixed Summer at the Box Office]</ref> The film was released in the US on [[December 21]], [[2018]].

When [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] is sent to [[Earth]] to establish a base for the [[Autobot]]s, he finds himself hunted by both [[Sector Seven]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. With his memory and voice lost in battle, he is found by [[Charlie Watson]], a young woman in search of a direction in life. The pair work together to try to discover who Bumblebee is and why he's on Earth, but ultimately they'll find themselves with the fate of the planet in their hands...

{{quote|Thank you...so much...for giving me...my voice.|[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]}}

==Synopsis==
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[[File:BBfilm-Shockwave-orders-Seekers-to-destroy-launchpad.jpeg|thumb|left|300px|"In tennis, you attack at the point of weakness!"]]
''War rages on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and things look bad for the [[Autobot]]s. The [[Decepticon]]s have broken through the front lines, contact has been lost with the capital, and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]], [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] are pinned down under Decepticon assault until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] arrives to momentarily repel their foes. Prime looks for scout [[Bumblebee (Movie)|B-127]], who arrives only a moment after. The arrival of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] on the battlefield prompts Prime to order the Autobots to fall back to a launchpad, and Prime instructs the Autobots to board escape pods and flee from the planet. He also gives B-127 a secret mission: go to [[Earth]], a well-hidden planet Prime has identified, and establish a base for the Autobots to regroup and strike back. As the [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]]s under [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]'s command begin attacking the launchpad directly, Prime leaps into the horde of Decepticons to buy B-127's pod some time to escape...''

The year is [[1987]], and Agent [[Jack Burns]]' team of [[Sector Seven]] agents emerge victorious from a mock battle after leading the other team into an ambush. As Burns good-naturedly chides his unlucky opponent, however, an unknown projectile appears overhead and plows into their midst. Many agents are injured, and Burns, believing his team to be under projectile assault after confirming that no other military practices using live ammo are occurring nearby, immediately calls for backup... upon which he comes face to face with B-127 rising from the crater. He immediately orders his forces to give chase, and the Autobot flees after [[scanning]] and [[transformation|transforming]] into a nearby military jeep. Even though the military attempts to capture him with harpoons and machine guns, B-127 evades them and emerges into a clearing leading to an empty mineshaft. Burns gives the order to cut it off from escaping into the mine... which one of his soldiers executes by blindsiding B-127 with his own jeep. However, B-127 begins talking to the humans in [[United States of America|English]], assuring them of his peaceful intentions and that he is not here to hurt anyone. Burns orders the soldiers to stand down... only for a jet to appear overhead. Burns is baffled that the Air Force was alerted this early, but the robot corrects him - the jet is in fact the Decepticon [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]], who bombards the clearing with missiles and swoops in to attack the yellow Autobot!

[[File:BumblebeeMovie-Blitzwing-flies.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"He's no goodfella. He's a BADfella!"]]

B-127 puts up a valiant effort against Blitzwing and even manages to damage his opponent's flight systems, but is soon subdued and dangled over a cliff. Blitzwing interrogates the scout about Optimus Prime's whereabouts, but the scout valiantly refuses and asserts that he will "never talk", a move that prompts his foe to "make it official" by ripping out his voice synthesizer. Badly injured, he is thrown off the cliff and prepared for execution... but uses a moment of quick thinking to rip a missile from the Seeker's arm and shove it into his chest. B-127 takes advantage of the Decepticon's momentary confusion to kick himself away before opening fire on the missile, detonating it and killing Blitzwing. As he limps away, Burns watches him leave trapped under a destroyed jeep. The Autobot limps to a riverbank before collapsing from his injuries, his memory cells critically damaged. His systems scan a nearby VW Beetle before he finally fades away to unconsciousness...

[[Charlie Watson]], a 17-year old girl one day away from becoming 18, awakens from her slumber. After dealing with her annoying younger brother [[Otis Watson|Otis]] and the news that her mother [[Sally Watson|Sally]] will be marrying her new boyfriend [[Ron (BB)|Ron]] when Charlie isn't over her father's death yet, she bikes to her job at a fair where she is utterly humiliated by Tina and her posse for having no car. She visits [[Uncle Hank]]'s auto repair after hours to clear off, but discovers an old VW Beetle under a tarmac after accidentally knocking over a series of motorboats. She finds the key in the ignition and tries it on, but is surprised when the car emits an unintelligible signal...

On one of the moons of [[Saturn]], Decepticon hunters [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] interrogate Cliffjumper about Optimus Prime's whereabouts. The Autobot remains resolute, which angers his interrogators... until B-127's signal, activated on Earth by Charlie, reaches the three [[Transformer]]s. The two Decepticons agree to go to Earth and hunt down B-127 instead... but not before Dropkick vertically bisects Cliffjumper, killing the Autobot.

In a trailer park, dysfunctional couple Ray and Amber argue, among other things, Ray spending the down payment for their house on purchasing a tricked-out new car. Their spiel is interrupted when a meteor crashes mere feet from them... thankfully to Ray, missing his new car. He's not so lucky when a second one falls, however, as it obliterates both his prized car and the house they live in. Headlights shining from inside the inferno give the irresponsible man some hope... until Shatter and Dropkick reveal themselves and transform before them. Dropkick kills the unlucky Ray before the Decepticons drive off to the West Coast following B-127's signal.

Failing to make progress on repairing her late father's car and feeling left out by her family, Charlie wakes up to the worst 18th birthday imaginable. The feeling is not helped by the disappointing presents from Sally and Ron (a pink bicycle helmet and a book about smiling more, respectively), and she fumes in her bedroom before storming over to the auto repair and asking Hank for the Beetle. She even offers to work at the shop for a year in exchange for the car, but Hank refuses... he isn't hiring employees, and Charlie can take the car for free if she can get it to start. Charlie gets to work, and soon triumphantly drives her new car home.

Charlie parks her new Beetle in the garage, but is surprised when a part falls out from its undercarriage. She's even more surprised when an inspection of the vehicle reveals what appears to be a ''face'' under the car... moments before B-127 transforms and reveals himself to her. She's only momentarily terrified, however, as her fear turns to compassion when she sees that the Autobot is about as afraid of her as she is of him. She manages to placate the scared scout and emotionally connect with him, giving him the name '[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]' after the warbled beeps and buzzes he makes.

[[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]] relays the news of the Decepticons' landfall to Burns, who immediately prepares a team to travel to Texas and intercept them.

Charlie awakens the next day and goes straight to the garage, but discovers to her horror that Bumblebee has vanished without a trace. A quick interrogation of Otis reveals Sally has appropriated Charlie's car to take their dog to the vet, as Ron needed to use the family station wagon. Charlie frantically chases after her mother on her moped, and manages to pull her over despite Bumblebee almost blowing his cover by extending an arm out from his trunk and waving at her. She later takes the Autobot to a secluded beach, where she teaches him that he should always assume [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]] unless the two of them are alone.

Burns' team and [[Dr. Powell]] intercept the two Decepticons in Texas and ask them to state their business. Dropkick wants to eliminate the humans, but Shatter comes up with a better idea; lying to the humans that the pair are a "peacekeeping Decepticon patrol", she asks Sector Seven's aid in tracking down the "dangerous escaped criminal" B-127. While Burns is doubtful, Powell, enthusiastic at the prospect of first contact with an [[Transformer|alien species]], eagerly agrees to talk to his superiors about the matter.

Bumblebee and Charlie bond in a secluded forest when Bee's chest starts sparking from the damage he took during his fight with Sector Seven. Charlie attempts to fix it, only to accidentally activate a holographic message sent by Optimus Prime. While the message is garbled and incomplete, hearing it jolts a memory in Bumblebee...

''Leaping from the collapsing launchpad and latching onto a Seeker to make his way down, Optimus fights his way through several Seekers before Soundwave deploys [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] to attack him. Prime manages to fight off the feline minion with some effort, but his distraction has allowed dozens of Decepticons, including Soundwave, Shockwave, and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], to surround him. The Decepticons move in to attack the Autobot leader even as B-127 watches, unable to help, from his departing escape pod...''

==Quotes==
"I'll never talk." 
"Is that right? Then let's make it official."
:—'''Bumblebee''' and '''Blitzwing''', right before the latter destroys the former's voice box.

"They literally call themselves Decepticons. That doesn't set off any red flags?"
:—'''Agent Burns''' doesn't trust the giant alien robots.

"Look, I know what you saw is a little crazy. I can explain. ... Yeah, I can't explain, but here's the deal: If you tell anyone what you just saw, I'm going to have to run you over with my car." 
"...Jeez!"
:—'''Charlie''' and '''Memo'''

"You think these little chains can hold-"
:—'''Dropkick''' before being sliced to pieces by said little chains.

"My name... is Bumblebee."
:-'''Bumblebee''' asserts his new name to Optimus Prime.

==Characters==
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*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] ([[Dylan O'Brien]])
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Andrew Morgado]])
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] ([[Grey Griffin]])
*[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] ([[Steve Blum]])
*[[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]] ([[Kirk Baily]])
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] ([[Dennis Singletary]])
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Teletraan-I|Teletraan 1]]

|h2=[[Decepticon]]s|c2=
*[[Shatter]] ([[Angela Bassett]])
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] ([[Justin Theroux]])
*[[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]] ([[David Sobolov]])
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])
**[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] (Jon Bailey)
*[[Seeker (Movie)|Seekers]] (Kirk Baily)
**[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]
**[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]
**[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]]
**[[Dirge (Movie)|Dirge]]

|h3=[[Human]]s|c3=
*[[Charlie Watson]] ([[Hailee Steinfeld]])
*[[Memo]] ([[Jorge Lendeborg Jr.]])
*[[Sally Watson]] ([[Pamela Adlon]])
*[[Otis Watson]] ([[Jason Drucker]])
*[[Ron (BB)|Ron]] ([[Stephen Schneider]])
*[[Sector Seven]]
**[[Jack Burns]] ([[John Cena]])
**[[Dr. Powell]] ([[John Ortiz]])
**[[General Whalen]] ([[Glyn Turman]])
**[[Seymour Simmons]] ([[Nick Pilla]])
**[[Adams]] ([[Rory Markham]])
*[[Uncle Hank]] ([[Len Cariou]])
*[[Craig (BB)|Craig]] ([[Kollin Holtz]])
*[[Tina]] ([[Gracie Dzienny]])
*[[Tina's girlfriends]] ([[Isabelle Ellingson]], [[Mika Kubo]])
*[[Trip Summers]] ([[Ricardo Hoyos]])
*[[Sheriff Lock]] ([[Fred Dryer]])
*[[Ray]] ([[Lenny Jacobson]])
*[[Amber]] ([[Megyn Price]])
*Charlie's Dad ([[Tim Martin Gleason]])
*[[Bill (BB)|Bill]] ([[Antonio D. Charity]])
|nonumbering=true
}}

==Continuity notes==
As a prequel to the rest of the live-action film series, ''Bumblebee'' includes set-up elements for several of the films.
*Ancillary media dating back to 2007 has credited [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] with inflicting the injuries that caused Bumblebee to lose his voice (with both the [[Aligned continuity family]] and the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon]] adapting the idea for their continuities), but internal to the films themselves, no specifics were ever provided, with "damage in battle" being the only reason given for the little Autobot's muteness. ''Bumblebee'' tells the on-screen version of the story, revealing that Blitzwing was the culprit.
*Megatron himself, meanwhile, is notable by his absence from the film's Cybertron-set prequel, owing to the fact that, per the events of the first movie, he is frozen on Earth at the time it occurs.
*Sector 7 and their Hoover Dam headquarters were introduced in the first film. A young [[Seymour Simmons]] (played by [[John Turturro]] in the present-day films) appears among the organization's ranks.
*Thanks to Charlie fitting him with a working radio, Bumblebee learns how to "speak" by using snippets of music to express himself, which is, of course, how he communicates in all the other films.
*At the end of the movie, Bumblebee scans the 1977 Camaro mode that he had at the start of the original ''Transformers'' film.

Despite its notional "prequel" status, there are several big discontinuities between ''Bumblebee'' and the other films (even by the standards of the films' usual ''laissez-faire'' approach to continuity), leading many a fan to consider it a "stealth reboot" in the vein of ''{{w|X-Men: First Class}}.
*Most obviously, the film completely throws out ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'''s premise that Bumblebee and the Autobots were active on Earth during [[World War II]], showing Bumblebee's initial landing on Earth in 1987 (and by extension, throws the [[Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel|prequel comic]] out the window). There's no {{w|No-Prize}} for this one — just go with it!
*Sector 7 seem completely unaware of the Cybertronians and consider their meeting with Shatter and Dropkick to be "first contact", when, per the first film, they have been in possession of the AllSpark and the frozen form of Megatron since the early 20th century. Neither Megatron nor the AllSpark are mentioned in the film, and the fact that Dropkick and Shatter are actually invited into the Hoover Dam base and are allowed to interface with their computers and don't become aware that both Megatron and the Allspark are there raises a lot of questions.
*In-keeping with there being no mention of the AllSpark, the Autobots' departure from Cybertron is shown to be necessitated by their being on the losing end of the war, rather than a search for the cube, with Bumblebee going to Earth to establish a fallback position for his comrades. This is not particularly incompatible with the information provided in the first film, but the fact that the Autobots are shown arriving on Earth at the end of the movie, when the first film showed them arriving in 2007, is more incongruous. It's quite possible they will all leave again over the following twenty years to search other planets and systems for the AllSpark, as mentioned in the first film's prologue, only to then return when Bumblebee discovers it had been on Earth all along, but like we said, this movie doesn't mention that. We'd note that, by making it to so that Bumblebee only loses his voice after coming to Earth, this movie actually ''necessitates'' a meeting between 'Bee and the other Autobots prior to the first movie, as Ratchet noted in that movie that he'd been trying to fix Bumblebee's voice for a while, meaning his arrival in 2007 couldn't be the first time he'd seen Bumblebee since he lost his voice.
*Bumblebee's '77 Camaro robot mode, seen in the film's post-credits sequence, is completely different than his appearance in the 2007 film, utilizing a variant of the body he used throughout the ''Bumblebee'' film.

==Transformers references==

[[File:BBfilm-Optimus-Prime-leaps-into-battle.jpg|thumb|300px|All right, scramble, jocks! It's time to fly.]]
*Most of the characters' designs are based on their G1 incarnations, such as [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]. Notable exceptions are [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] who are wholly new Movieverse designs.
*The Seekers use their Cybertronian "Tetrajet" alternate modes from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
*The concept of Cybertron falling into Decepticon hands and the Autobots initiating a mass exodus originates from the [[Aligned continuity family]], although in this case the Autobots depart in individual escape pods instead of [[Ark (disambiguation)|a single gargantuan starship]].
*Optimus Prime's entrance into the battle on Cybertron is a direct reference to his famous leap into battle from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*In keeping with the original movie, Brawn is downed by a shot to the shoulder during his cameo. This time, however, he survives and is seen among the Autobots getting into the escape pods.
*[[Teletraan-I|Teletraan 1]] can be sighted in the background as the Autobots are entering their escape pods.
*As is time-worn tradition, [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]'s design is a retool of Bumblebee's.
*A snippet of [[The Touch]] plays when Bumblebee is 'encouraging' Charlie to dive from the cliff.
*The final battle between Dropkick and Bumblebee includes a sequence where Dropkick picks up Bumblebee and throws him, but then the Autobot lands in car mode, veers around, and jumps to punch him in the face - which harkens back to the fight choreography between [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] from the G1 cartoon's season 1 opening credits.
*Optimus' vehicle mode at the end of the film is a Freightliner cab-over truck ''very'' similar to his G1 counterpart. He's even pulling the classic trailer, which has the signature 'stripe' on its side! (The Autobot logo is missing, though, presumably for Prime to disguise himself better.)
*Memo is reading a copy of the real-life [[GoBots|''GoBots Magazine'' #1]], which he tosses aside when he sees Charlie.

==Real-life references==
*One of the vehicles Bumblebee rejects scanning is the Urban Assault Vehicle from ''{{w|Stripes (film)|Stripes}}''.
*Charlie visits the Dragon of the Black Pool restaurant, a nod to ''{{w|Big Trouble in Little China}}''.
*Uncle Hank and Charlie's family were watching ''[[ALF]]'', a sitcom from the 80's about an alien taking refuge in a human home. Fitting.
*The station wagon Charlie's family drives is based on that of ''{{w|National Lampoon's Vacation}}''.
*The transmission that Cliffjumper and the Decepticons pick up from B-127 is the theme song to ''[[Cheers]]''.
*Bumblebee watches ''{{w|The Breakfast Club}}'', leading to him emulating [[Judd Nelson]]'s fist pump a number of times throughout the rest of the film.
*Charlie is a fan of {{w|The Smiths}}. After repairing Bumblebee's radio, she inserts a cassette of their album ''{{w|Strangeways, Here We Come}}'' and "{{w|Girlfriend in a Coma (song)|Girlfriend in a Coma}}" briefly plays before Bee ejects the tape.
*One of the tapes Charlie inserts into Bumblebee is [[Rick Astley]]'s "{{w|Never Gonna Give You Up}}".
*Other musicians featured in Charlie's drawer of cassettes include {{w|Joan Jett}}, {{w|Adam and the Ants}}, {{w|Guns N' Roses}}, {{w|Talking Heads}}, {{w|INXS}}, {{w|Pink Floyd}}, {{w|Oingo Boingo}}, {{w|Huey Lewis and the News}}, and {{w|Prism (band)|PRiSM}}. She also mentions {{w|Stevie Nicks}} and {{w|The Rolling Stones}} while searching for tapes.
*The record Charlie takes from her father's collection is {{w|Sam Cooke}}'s 1961 album ''Sam's Songs'', and when she puts it on, Sam Cooke's version of "{{w|Unchained Melody}}" plays. However see Errors.
*Shatter asks Powell to "take [the Decepticons] to your leader", referencing the ages-old trope from early alien-related science fiction.
*The letters 'BFG' are written on Charlie's jean jacket. This is a reference to ''{{w|The BFG}}'', a children's book about a young girl befriending a big, friendly giant and defeating a group of evil giants together. Also quite fitting.
*Charlie has a poster for the rock band {{w|The Pretenders}}, which coincidentally is the name of a Transformers [[Pretender|sub group]] involving the robots disguising themselves as human.
*Sector Seven uses a variant of the WOPR supercomputer from ''{{w|WarGames}}''.
*Powell remarks that the Decepticon modifications to the S7 computers have created an "Interconnected Network," implying that the Decepticons created the Internet. However, the idea of an interconnected network of computers for communications and data transfer had been developing for decades prior to the film's setting of the late 1980s, and the term "Internet" first appeared in the mid-1970s.

==Errors==
*Charlie starts playing the first track on Sam Cooke's album ''Sam's Songs'', which ought to have been "Little Things You Do" rather than "Unchained Melody". The latter song doesn't even appear on the album, being the last track on side A of Cooke's earlier release ''Hits of the 50's''.

==Tie-in material==
During the lead-up to the release of the movie, [[IDW Publishing]] released the four-part comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel]]'', detailing an adventure set in the 60s, during which Bumblebee works with British intelligence to foil the plans of a group of Decepticons, including Blitzwing... though this comic can't be in continuity with the actual film, which depicts Bumblebee as having first arrived on Earth in the year 1987.

==Music==

==Home video releases==

==Theatrical posters==
<center><gallery>
File:BumblebeeCharlieSilhouettePoster.jpg|Yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeCrouchingPoster.jpg|yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeUSMoviePoster.jpeg|yellow-black,
File:BumblebeeMovieNewPoster.jpeg|yellow-black...
File:BumblebeePosingPoster.jpg|Ooh, black and yellow!
File:BumblebeeBurnsDecepticons.jpg|Yeah, let's shake it up a little.
</gallery></center>

==Reception==

==Production staff==

==Development details==
*March 27, 2015 — [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" with the intention of building a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[http://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Goldsman goes on to hire a number of writers over the next few months: [[Steven DeKnight]] (''Daredevil''),<ref>[http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-cinematic-universe/35696/transformers-cinematic-details-more-writers-over-10-films Transformers cinematic details]</ref> [[Robert Kirkman]] (''The Walking Dead''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom">[http://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-writers-robert-kirkman-zak-penn-art-marcum-matt-holloway-jeff-pinkner-1201430601/ 'Transformers' Spinoff & Sequel Scribes Set] on Deadline.com</ref> [[Art Marcum]] and [[Matt Holloway]] (''Iron Man''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> Christina Hodson (''Shut In'', ''The Fugitive''),<ref name="hodsonbeer">[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/446175-christina-hodson-and-lindsey-beer-join-transformers-writing-team Christina Hodson and Lindsey Beer Join the Transformers Writing Team]</ref> [[Lindsey Beer]] (''Dig''),<ref name="hodsonbeer" /> [[Zak Penn]] (''Pacific Rim 2''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Jeff Pinkner]] (''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', ''Lost''),<ref name="deadlinewritersroom" /> [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] (''Ant-Man''),<ref name="barrerferrari">[http://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> [[Ken Nolan]] (''Black Hawk Down''), and [[Geneva Robertson-Dworet]].<ref name="nolandworet">[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-writers-room/ Akiva Goldsman Teases 'Transformers' Franchise Plans]</ref> Involved in the pitching process are [[Steven Spielberg]], [[Michael Bay]], [[Brian Goldner]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]], [[Mark Vahradian]], and [[Don Murphy]].<ref name="deadlinereveal">[http://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref>
*October 3, 2015 — During his keynote speech at the MIP Junior Conference, [[Hasbro Studios]]'s [[Stephen J. Davis]] notes that the writing team has come up with film concepts for Transformers 5, 6, 7, and 8.<ref name="stephendaviskeynote">[https://youtu.be/F_P2fw_DlS4?t=812 Stephen Davis's keynote speech] at MIPJunior.</ref>[[File:TransformersUniverseBumblebeePoster.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"My sweater is Ralph Lauren, and I have no pants."]]
*February 12, 2016 — At ToyFair, Hasbro reveals the projected release date of Transformers 6, along with those of its predecessor and [[Transformers 7]], as well as the fact that Transformers 6 will focus on Bumblebee.<ref name="toyfairreveal">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/02/12/transformers-5-transformers-6-bumblebee-spin-off-movie-revealed-309503 Transformers 5, Transformers 6 And Bumblebee Spin-Off Movie Revealed] ToyFair news at TFW2005</ref>
*December 29, 2016 — Lorenzo di Bonaventura names Christina Hodson as the screenwriter in an interview.<ref name="hodson">[http://collider.com/transformers-5-plot-characters-dinobots-details/ 'The Last Knight' Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura Reveals How a 'Transformers' Movie Is Made] on Collider</ref>
*March 3, 2017 — [[Travis Knight]] is appointed director.<ref name="deadlinedirector">[https://deadline.com/2017/03/bumblebee-movie-travis-knight-director-kubo-and-the-two-strings-1202034882/ Travis Knight To Direct ‘Transformers’ Spinoff ‘Bumblebee’ At Paramount]</ref>
*May 26, 2017 — A poster at Licensing Expo 2017 gives the name of the film as ''Transformers Universe: Bumblebee''.<ref name="expoposter">[https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1724400/the-bumblebee-movie-just-got-a-new-title-and-a-cool-80s-logo "The Bumblebee Movie Just Got A New Title And A Cool 80s Logo"]</ref>
*June 10, 2017 — [[Hailee Steinfeld]] reveals in an interview that she's been cast in the film.<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/pitch-perfect-pop-star-hailee-steinfeld-hits-charts-with-most-girls-single-and-lands-transformers-role/news-story/47a238f0e75bf06a0ffc34a18e9906e4 Pitch Perfect pop star Hailee Steinfeld hits charts with Most Girls single and lands Transformers role]</ref>
*July 11, 2017 — [[Jorge Lendeborg Jr.]] is reported by The Hollywood Reporter to have been cast as the male lead.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-casts-jorge-lendeborg-jr-as-male-lead-1017547 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' Casts Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Male Lead (Exclusive)] on Hollywood Reporter</ref>
*July 13, 2017 — More actors including [[Jason Drucker]], [[Abby Quinn]], [[Rachel Crow]], [[Ricardo Hoyos]], and [[Gracie Dzienny]] join the cast.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-rounds-cast-1019823 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' Rounds Out Cast (Exclusive)]</ref>
*July 23, 2017 — [[Pamela Adlon]] joins the cast.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/07/pamela-adlon-bumblebee-movie-transformers-casting-1202133812/ Pamela Adlon Joins Cast Of 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee']</ref>
*July 31, 2017 — [[John Cena]] is announced as a cast member. Also Bumblebee is a Volkswagen this time. The film is pushed back to December of 2018. Production begins,<ref name="cenareveal">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/john-cena-joins-transformers-spinoff-bumblebee-1025411 John Cena Joins 'Transformers' Spinoff 'Bumblebee' (Exclusive)] on Hollywood Reporter</ref> with the filming going under the codename "Brighton Falls".<ref>[https://screenrant.com/transformers-bumblebee-working-title-filming-start/ Bumblebee Spinoff Working Title & Filming Start Date Revealed] on Screenrant</ref>
*August 6, 2017 — Hailee Steinfeld reveals on Twitter that her character's name is [[Charlie Watson]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/haileesteinfeld/status/894296888643432448 Tweet by Hailee Steinfeld]</ref>
*September 9, 2017 — At [[HasCon 2017]], di Bonaventura discusses some hints on the film, including that the movie is set in [[1986]].<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/09/hascon-2017-bumblebee-movie-tidbits-348630 Hascon 2017: The Bumblebee Movie Tidbits] on TFW2005</ref>[[File:BumblebeeMovie firstlook.jpg|thumb|350px|"You like jazz?"]]
*September 12, 2017 — Actor and stuntman [[Rory Markham]] reveals on Instagram that he is playing a [[Sector Seven]] agent named [[Agent Adams|Adams]]. <ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/12/sector-7-returns-transformers-universe-bumblebee-movie-348886 Sector 7 Returns in Transformers Universe: Bumblebee Movie] on TFW2005</ref>
*September 20, 2017 — Travis Knight reveals the first Decepticon vehicle mode in the form of a 1971 Plymouth GTX.<ref>[https://twitter.com/LAIKAStudios/status/910549230602788864 Laika Studios tweet]</ref>
*October 2, 2017 — [[Peter Cullen]] has a role in the movie.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/02/peter-cullen-confirmed-bumblebee-movie-351131 Peter Cullen Confirmed In The Bumblebee Movie] on TFW2005</ref>
*October 26, 2017 — [[John Ortiz]] is revealed to be a cast member.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/10/john-ortiz-paramount-bumblebee-spinoff-peppermint-stxfilms-1202195412/ John Ortiz Cast In 'Bumblebee' Spinoff & 'Peppermint'] on Deadline.com</ref>
*November 12, 2017 — A wrap party for the movie reveals the movie's title as ''Bumblebee: The Movie''.<ref>[https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1724400/the-bumblebee-movie-just-got-a-new-title-and-a-cool-80s-logo The Bumblebee Movie Just Got A New Title And A Cool 80s Logo] on Cinema Blend</ref>
*December 11, 2017 — [[Martin Short]] is revealed to be doing some voice work for the film.<ref>[http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/attheshore/headliners/steve-martin-and-martin-short-head-to-borgata-for-an/article_7d516048-de98-11e7-9fa4-c7175ccf2b9d.html Steve Martin and Martin Short head to Borgata for an unforgettable evening] on pressofatlanticcity.com</ref>
*December 29, 2017 — A "first look" photo is released showing Hailee Steinfeld and Bumblebee's Volkswagen alternate mode.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AwardsCircuit/status/946794788988293121 Tweet by @AwardsCircuit]</ref>
*January 28, 2018 — During an interview at the Grammys, Hailee Steinfeld suggests Bumblebee may sing during the movie.<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/8096803/hailee-steinfeld-hair-waves-2018-grammys-how-to Interview on Billboard.com]</ref>
*February 16, 2018 — At [[Toy Fair 2018]], Hasbro states that the film series will be reset after ''Bumblebee: The Movie''.<ref name="reboot" />
*April 24, 2018 — Footage of the film is shown at Cinemacon.<ref>[http://comicbook.com/movies/2018/04/26/first-bumblebee-footage-transformers-cinemacon/ First 'Bumblebee' Footage Previews the 'Transformers' Spinoff at CinemaCon] at comicbook.com</ref>
[[File:BumblebeeMovieShatter&Dropkick.jpeg|thumb|300px|"Thanks for the coffee. Sorry, I couldn't finish it. If I did, I'd be up the rest of my life."]]
*June 5, 2018 — The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAIX12F6958 official teaser trailer] is posted by Paramount Pictures, also revealing the film's title has been shortened to just ''Bumblebee''.
*June 6, 2018 — [[Charlie Adler]] reveals he is not in ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/charlie_adler/status/1004401979597025280?s=19]</ref>
*June 8, 2018 — [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] is initially stated to be in the film in a blog post on Paramount's parent company, before his name is later scrubbed from the post afterward.<ref>[http://blog.viacom.com/2018/06/bumblebee-transforms-hailee-steinfelds-life-in-first-trailer/ Original text: "But things get hectic. The military lurks. So does dreaded Decepticon Starscream." Revised text: "But things get hectic. The military lurks. So does a dreaded Decepticon."]</ref>
*July 13, 2018 — Entertainment Weekly reveals [[Angela Bassett]] and [[Justin Theroux]] will voice new Decepticons [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] respectively.<ref>[http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/13/bumblebee-decepticon-trackers-first-look/ First Look: Bumblebee unveils two new Decepticon muscle cars]</ref>
*July 20, 2018 — A ''Bumblebee'' panel at the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018 reveals more information on the film, such as details regarding the characters.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-bumblebee-movie-panel-in-hall-h-at-sdcc2018-jointhebuzz/41645/ Seibertron's coverage on the SDCC'18 Bumblebee panel.]</ref> Also John Cena dressed as Bumblebee.<ref>[https://twitter.com/JohnCena/status/1020800460125605890 Tweet by John Cena]</ref>
*August 26-30, 2018 — [[David Sobolov]] confirms he is part of the cast of ''Bumblebee'' as the voice of [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]].<ref>https://twitter.com/volobos/status/1033867788824309760</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/volobos/status/1035346211392368640</ref>
*September 22-23, 2018 — Three teasers were released on various platforms with many different languages, revealing [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]'s appearance in the movie, as well as Optimus Prime's design. Additionally, shots were revealed of the three [[Triple Changer]]s in the movie, as well as [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. <ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/soundwave-and-optimus-prime-featured-in-teaser-for-next-bumblebee-movie-trailer/42075/ Seibertron's article including the two of the teasers released] and [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-bumblebee-movie-teaser-with-blitzwing-and-barricade/42078/ an article with one of the teasers.]</ref>
*September 24, 2018 — The official trailer is uploaded by Paramount Pictures' YouTube channel, revealing (among other things) [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and the [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]]s' appearances in the movie. A second international trailer is released showcasing some more scenes. An interview with Travis Knight on the new trailer is also published, revealing [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]'s appearance in ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcwmDAYt22k Bumblebee (2018) - New Official Trailer] and [https://www.cbr.com/bumblebee-international-trailer-optimus-prime-cybertron/ an article showcasing the international trailer.] [https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/bumblebee-trailer-breakdown-travis-knight/ Interview with Knight.]</ref>
*September 27, 2018 - Before a special showing of [[The Transformers: The Movie|the animated movie]], another interview with Travis Knight and Hailee Steinfeld was seen AND a brief scene of Charlie and Bee's first interaction.
*November 13, 2018 - ''Bumblebee'' is rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/11/13/transformers-bumblebee-movie-rated-pg-13-376496]</ref>
*November 23, 2018 - A new trailer is released showcasing some new scenes, namely, Bumblebee's Cybertronian robot mode. Another trailer is released animated with...[[Play-Doh]].<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/bumblebees-cybertronian-mode-shown-in-a-new-movie-trailer-playdoh-trailer/42450/ Seibertron's article on the 2 new trailers]</ref>
*November 27, 2018 - A new featurette demonstrates the more G1-inspired designs of the Transformers, including a proper look at Optimus's model and brief shots of [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRFv6JVFApk Bumblebee - First Generation Design - Paramount Pictures UK]</ref>
*December 2, 2018 - Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirms [[Dylan O'Brien]] as the voice of Bumblebee.<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/03/transformers-bumblebee-movie-voice-actor-dylan-obrien</ref>
*December 4, 2018 - New footage of the movie drops, showing Soundwave's voice, as well as many new shots of Cybertron and the battle between Bumblebee and Blitzwing.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/soundwave-speaks-more-footage-china-release-date-and-sponsor-and-more-bumblebee-news-roundup/42538/ Seibertron's coverage of the new trailer, as well as a general roundup of new footage.]</ref>
*December 8, 2018 - Special early screenings of the film take place in specific areas. Fans who attended are given free [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] toys, and short behind-the-scenes featurettes are shown before and after the film. <ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/early-reactions-and-impressions-for-2018-live-action-transformers-bumblebee-film/42550/ Seibertron's roundup of people's thoughts on the early screening.]</ref>
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===Changes before, during and after production===
*Travis Knight originally intended [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to make an appearance during the opening battle on Cybertron. However as ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' had Megatron frozen on Earth at this point in time, he ultimately didn't make an appearance.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/2018/12/19/bumblebee-deleted-megatron-decepticon-scene/ 'Bumblebee' Deleted A Megatron Scene] on comicbook.com</ref>

==Notes==
*During production, the film was referred to in presentational material under a variety of names including "Transformers 6", "Bumblebee: The Movie", "The Bumblebee Movie", and "Transformers Universe: Bumblebee".
*An Entertainment Weekly article confirms some of the background characters in the scene set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].<ref>[https://ew.com/movies/2018/12/22/bumblebee-spoilers-classic-transformers-opening-battle/2/ EW article on the Cybertron scene]</ref>
*A Seibertron article on Jon Bailey's experience shows that Bailey auditioned for [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], meaning he was originally meant to speak.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/bumblebee-movie-voice-actor-jon-bailey-talks-about-his-experience/42553/ Seibertron article on Bailey's experience]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bumblebee''' (バンブルビー ''Banburubī'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Daai Wong Fung''' (大黃蜂, "Bumblebee")
*''Hungarian:'' '''ŰrDongó''' ("Space Bumblebee")
*''Korean:'' '''Bumblebee''' (범블비 ''Beombeulbi'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dàhuángfēng''' (Taiwan, 大黃蜂; China, 大黄蜂, "Bumblebee")
*''Russian:'' '''Bumblebee''' (Бамблби ''Bamblbi'')

==References==
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==External links==
*{{w|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}} on Wikipedia
*[[IMDB:tt4701182|Bumblebee]] on IMDB

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User:MajoricMutron

2017-09-28T14:56:07Z

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Hello!

Steelbane

2017-09-28T14:55:43Z

MajoricMutron:

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:''Steelbane is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Guardian Knight|Knight]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLK Steelbane concept.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|"Growls" BANEEEEEE!!!]]

'''Steelbane''' is one of the mythic [[Guardian Knight]]s and a sworn defender of the [[Staff of Merlin]].

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==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{note|At least two separate Guardian Knights use the Steelbane design; with none of them named on-screen, it is impossible to know which, if any, is ''the'' Steelbane.}}
[[File:TLK-KnightBeatdownSteelbane.jpg|left|thumb|300px|If I pull that off, will you die?]]
[[File:TLK-Knightstogether.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Alot of loyalty for a hired sword!]]
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:TLKDeluxeSteelbane.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Titanium Megatron hast loose joints? Yond's cute."]]
*'''Steelbane''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-11'''
**''Accessories'': Sword

:Released as part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers:_The_Last_Knight_(toyline)#Deluxe_Class|The Last Knight]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Steelbane transforms from a robot clad in medieval armor into a dragon. He is armed with a sword, which can be stored on the figure's back in dragon mode, or on either thigh in robot mode. Due to his transformation scheme, Steelbane's robot mode feet end up sticking out of his tail and his dragon mode neck.

:Unfortunately, Steelbane suffers from loose ball joints, which prevent his dragon mode from staying together. Additionally, the figure's larger wings are molded in a softer plastic, and are prone to being warped straight out of the package.

:He was also retooled into [[Skullitron#The Last Knight|Skullitron]].

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Steelbane.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Oy! Ten thousand years will give you ''such'' a crick in the neck!]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Steelbane / Bumblebee''' (Tiny Turbo Changer 3-Pack, [[2017]])
**''Accessories'': "Autobot" weapons sprue (2 swords, flail-axe, left shield-half), "Decepticon" weapons sprue (2 cutlasses, knife, right shield-half)

:The [[Tiny Turbo Changer]] Steelbane is included in a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] three-pack with redecoes of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#RtSTinyTurbo3pack|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#RtSTinyTurbo3pack|Bumblebee]], part of Target's ''Reveal the Shield'' subline. Molded in soft vinyl (and in two different plastic colors, the only Tiny Turbo Changer to have more than one plastic color), Steelbane transforms from a super-deformed robot into a super-deformed mechanical dragon in just a few steps. As part of the subline gimmick, Steelbane's wings feature a red-and-blue pattern with a hidden faction [[insignia]], revealed by using the included transparent red weapon accessories as a filter. For some reason, Steelbane has Decepticon symbols despite his instructions labeling him an Autobot.

: Caution needs to be taken when he is first taken out of the package, as there have been multiple reports of his tail being pretty firmly stuck in robot-mode position. It ''will'' eventually come loose, but it can feel like the peg will snap before it does. In addition, although both the official photography and in-package arrangement miss it, his dragon head can slide fully into his abdomen, giving him a cleaner robot mode and fixing the "looking vaguely up" problem (seen in the picture at right).
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==Notes==
*For reasons unclear, Steelbane's on-screen model does not use the head from his original concept design (as seen on his toys), instead substituting it for [[Stormreign]]'s.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Steelbane''' (スティールベイン ''Sutīrubein'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngwǔtiěqí''' (Taiwan, 鋼武鐵騎, "Valiant Steel Cavalry")

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[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Decepticons]]

Starscream (G1)/toys

2017-08-28T04:00:07Z

MajoricMutron:

{{suite}}[[File:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Next person who says '[[Dull surprise]]' gets a null-ray to the face!"]]
Many toys have been made of [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] '''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]''', enough to warrant this page!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Starscream toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Then]] [[Sunstorm (G1)|about]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|eight]] [[:File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|million]] [[Seeker (body-type)|redecos]] [[E-HOBBY|followed]].]]
*'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Starscream's first toy began life as "Jet Robo" from the ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, transforming into a grey, red and blue F-15 Eagle fighter jet. To transform Starscream, one must essentially take most of his plane parts off and transform his body, then reattach most of plane parts on again, along with the addition of two blue fists. If you don't mind being fiddly, though, transformation can certainly be achieved by only removing the fists, weapons and landing gear (which can store in Starscream's cockpit). Owing to the modular nature of his design and the fact that it is impossible to store all the parts in either mode, it can be quite difficult to find an intact original set of this toy.

:Starscream is armed with a pair of missile launchers that mount on his arms in robot mode, and under his wings in jet mode, with a pair of specialized projectiles for each. In jet mode, two short "[[cluster bomb]]" projectiles are fitted into the launchers to make them resemble the drop tanks a real F-15 carries, while in robot mode, they are replaced with the long barrels of Starscream's [[null-ray]]s. The original ''Diaclone'' version of the mold featured spring-loaded firing mechanisms in these launchers; while this feature was removed for the [[Hasbro]] release of the toy, it was left intact for the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version, and all subsequent reissues.

:The ''Diaclone'' version of the Starscream mold featured tailfins with solid tips and solid fists, and both these features carried over to the earliest ''Transformers'' releases. Soon, however, the ''Transformers'' mold was modified to add hollow tips to the fins, and tabs to the insides of the fists to allow them to hold onto his arms tighter, resulting in a visible slit on either side of each one. These altered versions became the standard for all subsequent reissues of the mold. Like all his 1984 brethren, a [[rubsign]] was added to Starscream in 1985.

: Starscream's mold was [[redeco]]ed into the concurrently-available [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]. It would later be redecoed again to make [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], and [[retool]]ed into [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. On top of this, given his role as a major Generation 1 character, Starscream himself would be reissued many times down the years; this article strives to list each reissue of the figure under its own header. The long lifespan of his toy actually began in 1986, when Starscream remained part of the assortment for that year despite the departure of nearly every other 1984 toy from store shelves.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-starscream/375/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Starscream at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1984/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Generation 1 Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''

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[[File:G1toy goodbye megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More of a "See ya later", really]]
*'''Good Bye Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1986)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The second release of Starscream's toy came with this Japanese-exclusive two-pack, which saw him packaged alongside [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], in commemoration of the Decepticon leader's passing ([[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|of sorts]]) in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream himself was ''actually'' dead, but where was his "Good Bye Starscream" set, eh?

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[[File:PretenderStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You can tell he's evil because he's spiky.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Classic Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': 2-part Pretender shell, helmet, left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings, rifle
:The first new Starscream toy since the original brought the treacherous Air Commander back as a [[Classic Pretender]]. He still transforms into a grey, red and blue F-15 fighter jet, though his vehicle mode now borders on the [[super deformed]]. He is armed with a pair of blue lasers, which become his tail fins in jet mode.

:Starscream's two-piece [[Pretender]] shell resembles a human in a teal, grey and brown space armored suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large blue rifle. When Starscream is inside the shell, his removable grey wings store in holes on the shell's back, while the blue lasers get plugged into the sides of the large rifle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at TFU.info]
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(pretender).jpg Instruction booklet for ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]

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[[File:G1toy legends starscream.jpg|thumb|Pretending he's not evil or spiky.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

:The inner robot of Pretender Starscream was also sold as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] "[[Legends (G1)|Legends]]" figure, sans its shell and the shell's accessories. It was otherwise identical to the Classic Pretender release.
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(legends).jpg Instructions for ''Legends'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]
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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Odd 'Con out]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

:Released exclusively in Japan ''instead'' of the individual Classic Pretender figures, rather than in addition to them, this giftset contained the "Legends" versions of Pretender Starscream and his fellow Classic Pretenders, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Hero Set|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Grimlock]]. This version of Starscream featured a silver face, as opposed to the Hasbro version's black.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] also forewent releasing the individual Classic Pretenders, and instead released their own version of the Hero Set named "Set Commandos". Starscream was given the name "Tornado", which was originally the Italian name of [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

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[[File:ActionmasterStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loved the gray helmet so much, he used it again.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Turbo Jet, rifle, 2 missiles

: [[Action Master]] Starscream is a non-transforming action figure based loosely on his cartoon [[character model]], but using a color scheme derived from the Pretender toy. His main accessory is the [[Turbo Jet]], a small personal attack craft that Starscream can set astride like a motorcycle. The Turbo Jet rolls on three small wheels, and can transform into a gun emplacement.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed as [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Action Master Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Action Master Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/action_masters/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Action Master Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''
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[[File:G1toy 2001 starscream reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In a box, no one can hear you 'Scream]]
*'''Starscream''' (Re-issue, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first of numerous reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy in the 21st century, this Japanese release of the figure included functional spring-loaded launchers, and was also simultaneously available as three different exclusive redecos, [[#Collector's Edition|listed below]].
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===Generation 2===
[[File:G2Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With my camouflaged wings, I'll appear to be merely a fuselage flying through the sky!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1993)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles, sound/light energy unit

:Starscream's ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' release is a slight [[retool]] of his original toy, armed with new, functional spring-loaded launchers and missiles, and an electronic light-and-sound "energy unit" in the shape of a tank. The electronic box lights up with the press of either button, and emits electronic "machine gun" or "jet engine" noises. In robot mode, the box attaches to Starscream's back; in jet mode, it plugs into his tail-end.

:The new accessories were also used, in different colors, for ''Generation 2'' Ramjet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 2 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2toy ATB megs and screamer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from backstabber to backpack and back!]]
*'''Megatron''' (limited test market release)
**''Accessories'': 12 missiles, 2 missiles launchers

: A planned-but-more-or-less-canceled redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]], "Advanced Tactical Bomber" [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ATB|Megatron]] would have come with Starscream, a redeco of Dreadwing's partner [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]]. The pair could combine into the "flying wing" Advanced Tactical Bomber, while Starscream coud detach to become a smaller solo jet, leaving Megatron to transform into a treaded tank mode. According the Toy Fair 1995 Transformers presentation, the toy's missiles were intended to glow in the dark.

: This toy's deco (but not the glow-in-the-dark missiles) was used to make ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'''s [[BB]] and [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] out of the same mold-set. This mold was also used to make ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]], while Starscream's mold was sold separately during the ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' line as [[Smokesniper]].

: This figure was only released to test markets in Ohio in very limited quantities. It was never available as a wide release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/issue02/atbmegs.htm ATB Megatron in packaging at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1784/Generation+2/Starscream.html Image gallery of a loose ATB Starscream at Transformers @ The Moon]'
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===Machine Wars===
[[File:MWStarscream Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have no mouth and I must Starscream.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 10 missiles
: Starscream's ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' incarnation is a redeco of the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]], transforming into a large bomber jet based vaguely upon an SR-71 Blackbird. The main feature of the toy is its "carpet bombing" gimmick; each wing contains a drum that holds up to four missiles, which drop out as the drum is rotated. A further two missiles can also store on each wing, and one on each side of his fuselage, but while Skyquake came with enough missiles to fill all these ports, Starscream only comes with ten. The short length of the missiles necessary for this gimmick to function means that Starscream does not come with Skyquake's firing missile launcher, since the missiles are shorter than [[for safety reasons|safety reasons]] allow, although it is incorrectly shown on his packaging. Starscream also lacks Skyquake's [[Megavisor]] gimmick. The figure also features a barely noticeable yet enormous Decepticon symbol on the [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/view/machine-wars/starscream/608/2/25/ top of the plane] rendered in black paint on black plastic.

:Starscream is known to have come with either pale grey missiles, better fitting his new color scheme, or bright green missiles like Skyquake's.

: This mold was later redecoed to make [[King Atlas]]. The toy was repurposed as the [[Starscream drone]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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===Transtech===
[[File:Starscream-transtech.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Obscure both by design and by accident]]
*'''Starscream'''

: Starscream would have been made available in the aborted ''[[Transcendent Technomorph|Transtech]]'' series in 2001. Control art and early [[Prototype]] images have surfaced, showing that the toy would have been at the Deluxe scale and featured internal lighting mechanisms that changed color depending on its mode. The toy is clearly a homage to his ''Machine Wars'' body, which at the time of ''Transtech's'' intended release would have been the last form Starscream had inhabited in American markets.

: In 2008, this design would be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] universe's [[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]].

: This design was revived by [[Draxhall Jump]] when they were contracted to create the ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Megamorphs'' line for Toy Biz; Starscream ultimately became the [[Iron Man]] toy.

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===Collector's Edition===
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[[File:GhostStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait a minute. Since when do ghosts have painted metal chests?]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, "Starscream Ghost Version" is an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] [[Collector's Edition]] redeco of the 2001 Starscream reissue, cast almost entirely in translucent plastics (except for those parts made of die-cast metal) in homage to Starscream's tenure as a ghost in the third season of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]. To make the toy further match Starscream's cartoon appearance, it features a notably lighter shade of blue, and a translucent orange cockpit as opposed to the traditional smoky grey. The toy came in unique monochrome-blue window box packaging featuring [[CGI]] artwork of Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamClear/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Ghost Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who am I again?]]
*'''Starscream Black Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The second Collector's Edition e-Hobby-exclusive redeco available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, "Starscream Black Version" sports a color scheme loosely based upon ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine_Wars|Starscream]], despite the only real point of similarity being that they're both black. The toy's [[bio]] makes a rare fictional reference to ''Machine Wars'', describing the events of the series in the past tense. The toy shared the window-box packaging of the "Ghost Version" (see above), except its box was monochrome-black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamBlack/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Black Version at TFU.info]''

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===''Transformers Generations'' Lucky Draw===
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[[File:Secret Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Songs are made of mystery... and clouds are made of moonbeams... Secret Starscream.]]
*'''Starscream Secret Version''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The third exclusive redeco of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy released alongside the 2001 reissues, "Starscream Secret Version" was available through the [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] contest held in conjunction with the first edition of ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' (with a ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' Skywarp figurine as second prize). The figure was limited to only ''five'' pieces, making it one of the rarest officially-released ''Transformers'' toys in the world, and to cap it off, the toy was not actually ''shown'' during the contest, hence its "Secret" moniker. Given its amazingly limited availability, it was not even 100% known ''what the toy looked like'' until a picture of it appeared in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'', showing it as being primarily clear and colorless. Prior to this appearance, it was suggested that both this toy and the ''SCF'' Skywarp were ''not'' officially released, due to the bankruptcy of ''Generations'' publisher [[Keibunsha]]. Whether or not this scenario is accurate is still unknown at this time, as no one has publicly translated the text regarding the figure from ''Generations 2009''.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1219/Collectors+Edition+Japanese/Secret+Starscream.html More information on what is probably Starscream Secret Version at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===Commemorative Series===
[[File:G1toy commemorative starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's back, with a big boost of confidence.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first reissue of the original Starscream toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. It featured functional missile launchers for the first time on a Hasbro version of the toy, but because the launchers now worked, both sets of missiles had to be lengthened [[for safety reasons]]. This didn't work out ''so'' badly with the null-rays, but the cluster bombs just wound up looking ''stupid''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/CSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Commemorative Series Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] fist

:As another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues decided to mix things up by giving the figure a full-scale redeco into [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors. His blue plastic became much lighter, while his cockpit was made bright orange, and even featured new grey paint applications running across it. Several of his stickers were replaced with new, show-accurate paint applications, including new wing-stripes and [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbols on his wings and nosecone (of course, Starscream didn't have one on his nosecone in the cartoon, so it isn't perfect!).

:Starscream's fists were remolded with new circular peg-holes so he could wield his missile launchers in his hands, which also worked in conjunction with a new tab on the fists' undersides to allow him to hold his new accessory: Megatron in gun mode. This miniature Megatron splits into two pieces at the handle, with each half plugging into the new hole and tab added to each of Starscream's fists. Megatron can also plug into Starscream's underside in jet mode, replicating the time the characters linked up in this fashion in the cartoon episode, "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". The set also came with a remolded fist for the original Optimus Prime toy, allowing him to hold the Megatron accessory, and a DVD featuring a trailer for the upcoming Playstation 2 video game ''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]'' and Japanese toy [[commercial]]s for Optimus Prime, [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''

===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[File:STFStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will rule all the redecos, Megatron!]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers/cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tailfins

: Standing at only two inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Starscream is a ''very'' small-scale simplification of the original Starscream toy. It retains a surprising amount of the larger toy's functionality and accessories, except its tail fins and wings are combined into single pieces, and his null rays and landing gear are left out.

:This mold was, of course, redecoed into ''Smallest Transforming'' versions of Skywarp and Thundercracker, and retooled into Thrust.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Starscream at TFU.info]''

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===Robotmasters===
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-12'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile pods
[[File:RobotMastersStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have thighs?]]

: Starscream's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toy is a re-imagining of the original Generation 1 figure, retaining its basic [[transformation scheme]], but designed to be closer to the animation model, with greater articulation and integrated parts that do not require detachment during transformation. The only pieces that now need to be removed are Starscream's null ray rifles, which move from his wings to his arms. He has three peg-holes on each arm, allowing the null rays to be mounted on his shoulders, on his forearms, or in his fists. These holes are also designed to accommodate the generic spring-loaded missile launcher weapon included with ''Robotmasters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|G1 Convoy]], [[Optimus Primal/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Convoy]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Megatron]].

:Starscream came with two "missile pods" based on weapons Starscream used but once, in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]". These chromed accessories plug into the square holes in Starscream's chest, and feature opening covers that reveal (non-firing) missiles within.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Robotmasters'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/RMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Robotmasters Starscream'' at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Robot Masters black starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay now I feel used. That's much better.]]
*'''Starscream Limited Black Version''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-12'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile pods, Jamming Trident

: Available only via mail-order through ''[[Figure Ō]]'' No. 80, the "Limited Black Version" of Starscream is just that: a straight [[black repaint]] of the Starscream toy, replacing the original toy's blue, red and the grey of his wings with black. He comes with all his original accessories, as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Jamming Trident" [[Solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Wingstun]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/HHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''

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===Masterpiece===
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[[File:MasterpieceStarscream toy.jpg|375px|thumb|And the fandom complained (and rejoiced).]]
*'''Starscream''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:The second new mold in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, this highly-detailed version of Starscream is the "odd man out" of the series, eschewing the slavish cartoon-accuracy of the other ''Masterpiece'' figures in favor of creating as accurate an F-15 Eagle alternate mode as possible, with a somewhat more stylized robot mode. The toy features several unobtrusive built-in gimmicks, including ''numerous'' opening panels on his jet mode surface (highlighting the attention this mode received), flip-up panels in his chest that reveal missile racks based on the weapons seen in the Generation 1 episode "Fire on the Mountain", and a rotating face that allows Starscream to switch his expression from stony-faced to sneering. Owners of the toy are given quite a few customization options, as Starscream comes with an extensive sheet of sticker decals, including variously sized Decepticon symbols, and squadron numbers and markings, including one of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]!

:In addition to his built-in features, Starscream comes with several accessories. He is armed with both his traditional null-ray rifles, but his familiar cluster bombs are replaced with a rack of (slightly inaccurate) Sidewinder missiles. He also comes with a clip that mounts under his nosecone, allowing him to hold the Megatron pistol accessory that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime]] in emulation of the way the characters linked up in "S.O.S. Dinobots", and a small figurine of [[Doctor Arkeville]], his partner in crime from several first-season episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, which can fit in his cockpit. Finally, he includes a two-piece, reconfigurable display base that allows the figure to be posed in mid-flight in either jet or robot mode, and can store Starscream's accessories while they are not in use. [[Control drawing|Control art]] for ''Masterpiece'' Starscream which showing the figure wearing his [[Transformer clothing|Crown of Leadership]] (as seen in the coronation scene of the original animated movie) and a pair of otherwise-pointless flip-out notches in the finished toy's shoulders indicated that Takara planned for a set of clip-on coronation gear. Ultimately, it would take ''six years'' before these accessories were finally released.

: ''Masterpiece'' Starscream's creation was overseen by famed Japanese mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]], who was particularly intent on hiding the robot-mode details on the underside of the fighter mode. The first prototype for the figure was essentially an upgraded, more complex version of the original toy, with much more accurate robot and jet modes, but Kawamori's desire to avoid simply making a new version of an old toy saw the figure go through a major redesign into its finished form. Perhaps the most notable change was the repositioning of Starscream's tail-fin structures from his legs to his hips, with the intent of creating the feel of a samurai wearing a pair of swords at his waist (presumably, if somewhat oddly, based on the then-recent ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' cartoons' portrayal of their [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] as a noble swordsman). Even so, Kawamori was still unhappy with the amount of robotic parts visible underneath the plane, but conceded that too many changes would essentially not make the toy look like Starscream in robot mode. In this pursuit of realism, the most visible concession to the Starscream's design was the abandonment of his traditional color scheme, replaced with an all-over greenish-tinged grey. Given that this color is inaccurate to most real F-15 fighters (whose Gunship Gray coloration is ''much'' closer to Starscream's traditional shade), the question of why it was changed at all is not an unreasonable one. However, there are instances of [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VLv-xwhhag/TZ7hPg5UX-I/AAAAAAAAAXo/UW1469Fm19M/s1600/F-15_three_shipper.jpg F-15 Strike Eagles] that actually utilize this (seldom seen) color scheme.

:This mold was later retooled into the ''Masterpiece'' versions of [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]], and was recolored by Hasbro into a [[#MasterpieceUS|more cartoon-accurate Starscream color scheme]] released under their ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' line as well as redecoed into Hasbro's version of Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Skywarp]] under the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] line. It was also redecoed and retooled to create the eleventh ''Masterpiece'' figure, [[#MP11|Starscream]].

:Though not stated on the package, Starscream is in fact a 1/60 scale F-15. The same scale used by many popular Japanese mecha toys including Kawamori's own Macross Valkyries. Coincidence?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Masterpiece ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh sure. Make a Transformer from the line that has some of the most complex figures ever cast ENTIRELY out of translucent plastic. Great idea.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:Cast almost entirely in translucent plastic, this "Ghost Version" ''Masterpiece'' figure is yet another callback to Starscream's spectral tenure from the Generation 1 cartoon. When purchased from [[e-HOBBY]], buyers will receive an [[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.|exclusive comic]] packaged with the figure.

:Like Gentei Ghost Starscream, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream is cast in light purple translucent plastic instead of just colorless clear plastic like the G1 Ghost Starscream figure.

:This figure was also released in [[Australia]], as an [[exclusive]] through [[Toys"R"Us]], in late [[2010]].

:Surprisingly Ghost Starscream comes with the same sticker sheet as the original MP-3 Starscream, only with the numbering designation changed.

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[[File:Masterpiecetoy coronation starscream.jpg|thumb|Unfortunately, he wouldn't crumble to dust.|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream'''/'''New Emperor of Destruction Starscream'''<ref>http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/masterpiece/mp11/</ref> (2012)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Crown, pauldrons (left and right), cape, 2 null rays, hologram pilot figurine

:Following up on the original plan for the ''Masterpiece'' Starscream figure six years after the fact, MP-11 decks Screamer out in his coronation gear from ''The Transformers: The Movie'', including crown, twin shoulder pads, and a sculpted plastic cape (rather than a fabric one). In addition to his new accessories—which also includes a new hologram pilot figure in place of Doctor Arkeville—Starscream features some extensive retooling to wind his ''Masterpiece'' design away from Kawamori's original, less Generation 1-accurate look, with most of the robot mode being newly tooled parts, including chunkier legs that now incorporate his tail-fins, [[retool]]ed shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head (with collapsible head fins), new heel spurs that flip out for added support in robot mode, and re-engineered null rays attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation. Despite the similarity to the original MP-3 prototype, the retooled parts are in fact a whole new design heavily based on the original concept. This new version of the mold was redecoed into [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and (without the coronation gear) into Hasbro's [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Thundercracker]] and [[Acid Storm]].

:2013 saw a China only re-release of MP-11 Starscream. While announced as the same as the original, it featured some changes. Chief among them are the head is no longer molded in light gray plastic painted over gloss black and dark metallic gray (for the face) but it's molded in a more cartoon accurate dark gray (for the helmet) and a lighter metallic gray for the face. This release also features the nosecone molded in light gray plastic rather than molded in blue and then painted over light gray. The black tabs on the top of the jet are now the same grey as the rest of the jet. It also included a collector's coin like the original Asian (excluding Japan) release.

:This version was released by Hasbro [[#Masterpiece 2|under ''Generations'' co-branding]].

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===Classics===
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[[File:ClassicsStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fear my extra-long null rays!!!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles

: Like the other entries in the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' series, Starscream is a faithful "modernizing" of his original Generation 1 form, updating his original toy with modern standards of toy engineering, transformation, sculpting detail and articulation (not dissimilar in principle from his ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' incarnation, but with less of an adherence to his cartoon [[character model]]). Sharing many design elements with his ''[[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy, Starscream still transforms into an F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an [[wikipedia:F-14 Tomcat|F-14 Tomcat]] fighter jet. His color scheme is, of course, based on the traditional Starscream palette, but seems to owe its new layout to [[wikipedia:File:F-15A first prototype 2.jpg|the original F-15 prototype]].

:As usual, Starscream is armed with his familiar null-rays, which can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his null-rays (necessary [[for safety reasons]]) restrict his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. Like all ''Classics'' figures, he has a heat-activated rubsign on his left wing. Certain parts of Starscream, like his back panel and tailfin assemblies, are made of unusually rigid gray plastic that is slightly prone to cracking or breaking, and should be handled with care.

: [[Variant#Running changes|Later versions]] of Starscream saw a [[retool]] in the jet intake area, which involved the slope of his shoulders being decreased, and a fifth small rectangle being added to the vertical area. This version of Starscream is the harder to find of the two, but was used as the basis for all subsequent redecos and retools.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, you say the ''Hasbro'' version is the slavishly 'toon-accurate one? Your credibility is on shaky ground, Wiki.]]
*'''Masterpiece Starscream''' (2007, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, display stand

: A [[Walmart]] exclusive, Hasbro's Masterpiece Starscream is an ''extensive'' redeco of the previous year's ''Masterpiece'' figure from Takara, recolored to resemble the character's animation model, down to the orange canopy and the silver nosecone, although the cartoon-accurate silver paint on the nosecone actually covers ''toy''-accurate blue plastic.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/206593-clean-mp-ss-cleanscream-blue-nosecone.html Clean MP SS - Cleanscream(blue nosecone) - tfw2005.com]</ref> In an effort to bring out detail in the sculpt, he has also been given an extensive paint wash to bring out his panel lines. His colors were not the only thing changed, however; the tips of his vertical stabilizers were shortened and rounded, and the plastics used overall have greater resilience to impact and damage than the fragile Japanese release.

:Starscream includes the same accessories as the Takara version of the toy, including a two-piece display stand, null rays, sidewinder missiles, a small figurine of Doctor Arkeville (which now has the correct skin color), and a clip to hold 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime's Megatron gun while in jet mode. Starscream was finally given the correct tech spec stats he was originally supposed to have back in 1984 for this release, which had been mistakenly given to Skywarp instead.

:Takara got in on the act the following year when they released Hasbro's version of Masterpiece Starscream as a "[[USA Edition]]", adding a Japanese sticker to the Hasbro ''Classics'' packaging. This version of the toy was not without a few changes: the original mold for the tail fins was used, an extra Decepticon symbol was added to Starscream's nosecone (which was present on his original toy, but not his animation model), and his black "scorch mark" [[paint operation]]s were dialed back, and those that remained were switched to a lighter gray.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classics'' Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===

[[File:TitaniumHeroesWWStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"How ''dare'' you make ''me'' a redeco! Do you know who I am?!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

:Perversely enough, ''Titanium'' Starscream is actually a redeco of ''Titanium'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], instead of the other way around. Based on the Seekers' [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] forms as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic series ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Starscream transforms into Cybertronian "tetra-jet", as designed by [[Don Figueroa]]. As a ''Titanium'' figure, Starscream is made in large part from die-cast metal, and comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Titanium'' versions of [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Skywarp]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Titanium Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Sports Label===
[[File:Sports label starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sportscream? Shoescream? So many possible nicknames...]]

*'''Starscream featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:This red and black redeco of the ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]] figure (itself a retool of the ''Sports Label'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Optimus Prime]]) appeared on eBay in mid-2007, identified by the auctioneer as Starscream. More pictures followed from a different source a month later, but after that, this strange little redeco quietly vanished, never released, and never even officially ''acknowledged'' by [[TakaraTomy]]. Was it a [[knockoff|knock-off]], or an abandoned official product? We may never know.

:As a redeco of the one communal mold used for all the ''Sports Label'' toys, Starscream, if that's who he really was, would have transformed into an undersized Nike sneaker with real fabric shoelaces, and would have been armed with a modular two-piece gun that split and stored inside each half of the large sneaker "shell" that made up a big chunk of his alternate mode.

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===Encore===
[[File:Encore starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Meet the new box, same as the old box.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''04'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, with its only notable change from past versions being a pale yellow window instead of dark gray, and the inclusion of [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon insignias on its wings and nosecone, rather than stickers (similar to the [[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]] reissue before it but not flipped like the animation and metallic purple and silver instead of glossy purple and white).
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He feels much better in the boring ol' stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles
: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Starscream is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Starscream, decorated in entirely different colored paint applications to more closely mimic a more detailed version of the original Generation 1 cartoon model. Like all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign that the ''Classics'' counterpart featured, but has two [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] barrels on his missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Henkei Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Henkei ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starscream's transparency; sometimes it isn't just figurative.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles
: Available only as a mail-away exclusive offered through ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'' Vol 2 that was released in November 2009, this redeco of Starscream is the second in the character's history to pay homage to his time as a ghost in the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon by casting him almost entirely in traslucent colored plastic. Parts of the figure made in softer plastic, like his thighs, remain opaque.

: Starscream Ghost Version uses the altered version of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold that originated with Classics [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and was last seen with [[Acid Storm]] (down to the 2006 copyright date stamped on it), rather than the modified version first used on ''Universe'' Starscream and the iterations that followed ([[#Universe (2008)|see below]]). He has the date K0409 (11/04/2009) etched into the inside of his leg.

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===Universe (2008)===
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[[File:Universe2008-toy LegendsG1Starscream.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|On casual Fridays, Starscream prefers to wear his wings down.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series

: The first ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toy of Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends]] [[Thundercracker (Armada)#LoC|Thundercracker]], transforming into an SU-37 fighter jet.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Classics'' Legends-class [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and ''Universe'' [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsUniStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFU08-toy StarscreamDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yep, he's still feelin' good in the stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Series'': Generation 1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

:The second ''Universe'' Starscream toy is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Starscream]], with a considerably lighter gray base color, more vibrant red paint, his face painted in dark gray compared to ''Classics'' Starscream's flat gray plastic color for the face and a deco more faithful to Starscream's original Generation 1 toy, very similar to the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' release.

:Several minor changes were made to the sculpt for this release: his launcher pegs were widened, and the peg-holes for them on his shoulders and wings were modified in order to accommodate them. His air intakes were further modified (on top of the changes made to the mold for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Skywarp]]) so that the bottom-most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center.

:This modified version of the mold was used for ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''

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===Alternity===
[[File:Alternity starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom shall dub thee "Carscream", and complain (and rejoice).]]

*'''Starscream White Pearl''' ([[May 29|5/29]]/2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-04'''

:The <s>first</s> [[Action Master|second]] Starscream toy not to turn into a jet, ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Starscream transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale [[wikipedia:Mitsuoka Orochi|Mitsuoka Orochi]]. Like the other toys in the line, he features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. This is also currently the only ''Alternity'' mold to feature [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|a fake kibble chest]].

:In car mode, small wings are ''supposed to'' be able to flip out from under Starscream's rear wheels, giving him the appearance of a flying car. Unfortunately, this [[gimmick]] suffers from a rather nasty [[design flaw]]: there is simply not enough clearance under the car for the wheels to be able to pass and hinge through, and attempting to do so will result in the plastic reinforcement struts underneath ''deforming the rims and chipping the tires''. His door panels also tend to detach from their [[ball joint]]s ''very easily''.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used to make the simultaneously released ''Alternity'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]], and later [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] as well.
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===Transformers (2010)===
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[[File:TF2010-toy StarscreamLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2011)

:[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream is a new sculpt based on his Generation 1 jet appearance with many fuselage details borrowed from the [[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece version]]. This is the first Starscream in many years to attempt an entirely new transformation for him, with the arms now forming the rear of the jet and the legs folding under the wings. Amusingly, he has ''two'' cockpits, with the one that is actually part of his jet mode folding ''right behind'' the [[kibble#faux-parts|fake]] one on his chest in robot mode. As part of the "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[subline imprint]], Starscream sports a [[rubsign]].

: Early specimens of the toy released in Asia and at United States retail feature an unpainted gray-plastic helmet, a comparatively rare [[variant]]. This variant is the one featured in the Hasbro [[stock photography]], although the stock photo depicting the figure in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] has the more common black helmet, as this was the only version ever available at European retail.

: The "Reveal the Shield" Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

:This sculpt was also redecoed and retooled to make ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Skywarp]], as well as ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/RTSLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on 2010 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2012)
:*''Accessories:'' Two guns (running change variant only)
:The "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream sculpt in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "Dollar Store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]]. A later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legends|Thundercracker]], with not only the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Thundercracker's gun accessories.
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===Chronicle===
[[File:EZCollectionStarscreamToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Starscream is a redeco of the Legends Class Starscream toy. This version of the figure is nearly identical to the painted helmet variant of the Hasbro release, except ''the entirety'' of his head is painted black (making it look strange in F-15 mode) and his heat sensitive symbol is replaced with a [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbol on each wing. Like many Japanese "EZ Collection" toys, Starscream was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Go Team Venture!]]
*'''Starscream''' w/Starscream and Pilot Kreon (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Pieces'': '''316'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, Pilot
**''Accessories'': Seeker arm rifle x2

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets, Starscream can be built in either robot or red, white, and blue G1-inspired fighter jet. Although the head is based on G1 Starscream, the body's design, especially the broad body, is similar to [[Starscream (Movie)|movie Starscream]]. The set comes with a ''very'' Generation-1-inspired Starscream [[Kreon]], as well as a [[human]] [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]].

:The Starscream Kreon's helmet has been reused by a metric buttload of other Kreons.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6089'''
**''Pieces'': '''36'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large gun, Seeker arm rifle x2, "Megatron" pistol, large wing pack, curved blade

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Starscream comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, based on the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Starscream toy]]. His "normal" helmet and arm-rifles are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable hand-cannon, a "Megatron" pistol, a buildable wing-pack, an a curved energon blade.

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*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)

: This version of Starscream, voted "Best Frenemies (with Megatron)" by the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version. He uses the Seeker-style helmet.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online.

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

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[[File:TF-Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Voted "Most likely not to be redecoed/retooled [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|into]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Kre-O|rest]] [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|of]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Slipstream (Animated)#Kre-O|additional]] [[Sunstorm (G1)#Kre-O|seekers]]".]]
* '''Starscream''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0717'''
**''Pieces'': '''75'''
:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Starscream transforms from a fighter jet into a robot and back without removing any parts! Like all of the Battle Changers, Starscream uses the new hip piece using larger balljoints, as previously used by the Galvatron Kreon from the Galvatron Factory Battle set.

:Like his wavemates, he is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

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*'''Kreon Warriors''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
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===EZ Collection Gum===
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[[File:Ez-collection-gum-starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection Gum, 2012)
**''Release Date: 2012-[[July 30|07-30]]
**''ID Number'': '''5'''

:Part of the new EZ Collection Gum made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., This Starscream is a metallic redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29|Transformers (2010) Legends Class]] toy. While his entire plastic is painted with metallic colors, the paint applications are identical to the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Chronicle toy]]. As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.

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===Generations===
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[[File:Generationstoy-FOCStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / #010'''
**''Japanese number:'' '''TG09'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 assault cannons

{{note|This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Starscream in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics.}}
: Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]] transforms into a Cybertronian jet fighter. He comes with two spinning, triple-barreled "assault cannons" which can combine to form a larger hand-held weapon that is geared to spin its two triple-barrels together, and resembles the [[Neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron''. Each of the weapon halves features two [[5mm post]]s, as well as a peg-hole on their hollow sides, while the combined form features another peg-hole at the top, but makes the peg-holes on the hollow sides inaccessible. Starscream features numerous 5mm peg-holes, such as his hands, forearms, lower legs, and wing undersides.

: In an undocumented feature, Starscream's tail-fin is attached via a 5mm post on its underside, and can be detached to reveal three additional peg-holes, with two of these peg-holes being just the right distance to accommodate the two pegs found on the underside of the combined assault cannons/rifle, with the tail-fin pegging on the rifle's top peg-hole. This allows the weapon to mount on top of the vehicle mode, and store on his back in robot mode.

: He was later redecoed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] and ''Thrilling 30'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling30|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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====Thrilling 30====
[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsStarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Doctor Arkeville was traded for someone more used to abuse.]]
*'''Starscream & Waspinator''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null ray cannons

:Part of the fourth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Starscream is a new mold that is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Based on a [[Guido Guidi]] [[Seeker (body-type)|seeker]] concept for the [[The Transformers (IDW)|first IDW ongoing series]], Starscream transforms from a hybrid F-15/F-22 style jet. He features a fold out front landing gear, [[5mm post|5mm-compatible]] hands, and back/roof, and has [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] upper arm ports. He comes with two removable null rays that have both 5mm and 3mm pegs.

: Alluding to the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Possession]]", Starscream is partnered with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]], who can transform into a wasp, a robot with 3mm-compatible hands, and a gun with 5mm handle. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

: This figure was redecoed into ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Acid Storm#Generations|Acid Storm]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends-class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Legends Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TTGenerationsTG28StarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron & Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2013-[[December 28|12-28]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG28'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null ray cannons

:Part of the twelfth wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, the [[TakaraTomy]] release of Legends Class Starscream is a [[redeco]] with a number of minor differences in color, most notably a gray nosecone, null ray cannons and tailfins. He also features different wing stripes and his torso is coated in metallic red and silver paint. Starscream and Waspinator were only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MegatronStarscream2pack|Megatron]] and [[Chop Shop (G1)#MegatronStarscream2pack|Chop Shop]].

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[[File:Generations armada starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Armada Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #011'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles
{{note|This toy was repurposed as a body for the [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW Generation 1 incarnation]] of Starscream.}}

:Part of the eighth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "[[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|Armada Starscream]]" is a modern update of the original ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#Armada|Starscream]] figure. He comes with two "Energon Swords" which he holds via 5mm post, and can fold up and store on his wings. He has numerous [[Powerlinx]] plugs on his forearms and turbines. Additionally, his turbines can each fire a missile in either mode via pressure-launch, and can be positioned in robot mode to either face forward or lay flat on his back.

:While his [[bio]] paints this toy as ''Armada'' Starscream, the included comic by [[IDW Publishing]] repurposes this toy as a new body for Generation 1 Starscream in their ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic book series, debuting it in the [[Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|issue]] the figure comes packaged with.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenArmadaStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Armada Starscream at TFU.info]''
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====Platinum Edition====
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Supreme-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Supreme Starscream''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Missile, "Crown of Leadership", Decepticon Cybertron Cyber Key, Gold Earth Cyber Planet Key

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Supreme Starscream is a redeco of [[Starscream_(Armada)/toys#Supreme|''Cybertron'' Supreme Class Starscream]] in ''Generation 1''-inspired colors. He retains all the gimmicks from the previous toy. Batteries for activating the gimmick is not included.

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====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWLeaderStarscream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.2|I'll come help you, so long as you don't steal my crown.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Leader, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, 2 arm cannons, 2 leg cannons, 2 "Seeker guns", crown

:Starscream is a redeco of ''Generations [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Leader [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Thundercracker]], itself a retool of ''Generations Thrilling 30'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]. He transforms from a robot into a jet fighter, and includes a missile launcher and four limb-mounted weapons, two guns based on the traditional Seeker arm rifles, and the infamous crown based on the equally infamous coronation scene from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which fits around his head. He also features a faux cockpit.

:Starscream does not include the original Jetfire mold's "Turbo Thruster" booster pack accessory, but is still compatible with it.

:This mold was repainted into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]].

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====Cyber Series====
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Was late to work and grabbed Skywarp's pants by mistake.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 null-ray rifles
:As one of seven toys in the Cyber Battalion series, Cyber Series Starscream was a Voyager-sized figure intended to be sold at a cheaper price point. Starscream features a transformation similar to his ''Generations'' Legends Class counterpart. Undocumented in the instructions and as shown in the packaging art, Starscream's rifles can be attached underneath his wings and his robot mode arms.

:Unfortunately, the figures did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time. In 2016, the Cyber Battalion Starscream figure (along with ''Cyber Battalion'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee) saw release as a Universal Studios Theme Park exclusive.

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====Masterpiece====
[[File:Hasbro_MP_Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|And the award for the worst posed and badly transformed Masterpiece photo goes to...]]
*'''Starscream''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-07'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile racks, hologram pilot figurine, two-piece display stand, gun clip

:The Hasbro version of [[#MP11|MP-11]] differs from the Takara release in a toy-accurate blue nose cone, borders around the Decepticon logo, a slightly different grey plastic, the tabs of the top of the jet are in grey (like the second release of MP-11) and is missing the coronation gear. However he does come with the stand from previous Masterpiece Seekers and two racks of missiles that can peg onto the bottom of his wings in place of the null rays. Neither the box nor the instructions mention this, but he comes with the gray clip that can hold the Megatron gun that came with other Masterpiece figures, such as MP-1 Optimus Prime or MP-13 Soundwave. Official images, including the box art, shows the top of the wings mis-transformed in robot mode.

:Despite still using the numbering system of Hasbro's ''Masterpiece'' line begun in 2013, Starscream was [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' line. He was available exclusively at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Australia, and Canada.
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====Power of the Primes====
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Doctor, the steroids only worked on my arms.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, 201?)

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Starscream is an all new mold that transforms from robot into a fighter jet. He also features some markings on his jet mode: an Autobot kill count on the right side of the cockpit, and a Decepticon symbol with the number "D-22" (probably a reference to [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]]'s [[List_of_Japanese_ID_numbers|Japanese ID Number]], or Starscream's Japanese ID Number).
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===Bot Shots===
[[Image:Bot Shots S1 B002 Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|Transform and <s>Rise Up</s> Roll Out]]
*'''Starscream''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''640'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''710'''
***''Sword strength'': '''240'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Starscream is a teeny little fighter jet very very vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]] with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his nosecone is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His head is very much like his [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Starscream (G1)|counterpart]].

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Thundercracker (G1)#Bot Shots|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm#Bot Shots|Acid Storm]], [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]].

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[[Image:Bot Shots Launcher Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''230'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''590'''
***''Sword strength'': '''800'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' launchers, Starscream is redecoed in grey. He comes with a launcher modeled after a jet, which is named the ''Harbinger'' in his online bio. The launcher can attach to him like a trailer, or open up into a base mode. Like all the Base-launchers, the weapon on top of it is an homage to a different version of the character it came with. In Starscream's case, it has a gun resembling G1 Starscream's Null-Ray laser gun.

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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|300px|You've denied us [[Red Wing]] yet again, Hasbro!]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''454'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''386'''
***''Sword strength'': '''779'''
:A redeco of the original Starscream mold in red and black, this version of Starscream was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].

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*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL005'''
***''Fist strength'': ??
***''Blaster strength'': ??
***''Sword strength'': ??
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===United===
[[File:United Starscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fifth time is the charm.]]
*'''Seekers: Aces''' (2012-[[December 21|12-21]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Starscream is a fifth redeco of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, and the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]].
: This version of Starscream is heavily based on his cartoon appearance. He features a light gray (lighter than the Henkei! Henkei! figure), shiny metallic blue paint on most of his blue plastic, an amber cockpit, and shiny metallic red paint on his torso. The [[paint operation]]s found on the Henkei! Henkei! release were shuffled around for the sake of cartoon accuracy.
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-Bots_Starscream_Stock.jpg|right|200px|thumb|One of the few [[Starscream]]s you'll partly feel sorry for.]]

*'''Starscream''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''40'''
: Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Scouts, Starscream can transform into a jet.
: He has a paint error on his head, with his eyes colored blue instead of red. Also, only the left 1/3 of his helmet painted its proper black, with the rest being left in unpainted gray.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Arsenal Pack'' version.]]
*'''Arsenal Pack Starscream''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''47'''
: Part of the first wave of Construct-Bots Arsenal Pack Scouts, this toy is an update to the original Construct-Bot Starscream that includes 7 new pieces that can be used as weapons.
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===Hero Mashers===
[[File:HeroMashers_Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

*'''Starscream''' (Basic, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''9'''
: Part of the first wave of basic ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Starscream is a non-transforming action figure. His body parts can be removed and swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure to create zanier and wackier combinations.

:Starscream's torso sculpt is noticeably similar to that of the [[Titan Heroes|Titan Guardian]] Starscream released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in [[2013]].
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===EZ Collection===
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*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, 2013)
**''Release Date: 2013-[[April 27|04-27]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''EG07'''

:This individual release of the EZ Collection Starscream is a redeco of the [[#Transformers .282010.29|2010 ''Transformers'' Legends Class Starscream]] toy, and it features metallic blue paint applications. However, unlike the ''Chronicle'' toy, his head is ''not'' entirely painted.

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===Transformers (2014)===
[[File:TF-2014-Legion-Class-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)
:Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt. The deco for its initial release is unchanged from the ''Transformers'' release from 2012, whereas the tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs. Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Starscream/Waspinator two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Starscream's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the Null Rays that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the weapons.

:Legion Class Starscream has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] replaced the purple Decepticon insignia with black versions. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' line, but replacing the name "Generations" with "Authentic Transformers". It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released ''again'', this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

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===Cloud===
[[File:Takaratomy-cloud-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Transforms from robot, to Arwing, to Landmaster and back! (Acid trip background not included).]]
*'''Starscream''' (2014-[[August 28|08-28]])
**''ID number:'' '''TFC-D02'''
**''Accessories:'' Two "Null-Beam Cannons", missile

: Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Doubledealer#Generations|Doubledealer]], itself a redeco/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line. Starscream transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded "Vertex Cannon" that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in jet mode. He lacks Doubledealer's blaster and sword accessories, but instead comes with two of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Starscream]]'s [[null-ray]] cannons that can plug into the [[5mm post]]s on his shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings. Unfortunately, his shoulders suffer from the same [[design flaw]] Blitzwing and Doubledealer suffered from. Starscream was sold exclusively through [[e-HOBBY]].
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===Bearbrick===
[[File:Bearbrick Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (2014)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Starscream is a [[retool]] of the Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] mold with a new chest and head, transforming from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his robot mode hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: The chest used for this mold was also used to make the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]].

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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[2015]]-[[September 19|09-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-29'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Starscream transforms from a [[super deformed]] F-15 to a cute chubby little robot.

:This mold was also used, with slightly retooled facial expressions, for ''Q-Transformers'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]], and given a whole new head for [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Jetfire]].
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[[File:QTransformers ClearStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Clear Starscream''' ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])

:Clear Starscream is a clear plastic redeco of the original ''Q-Transformers'' mold given away at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores with purchases of 5 or more ''Q-Transformers'' toys, and was limited to 3000 pieces. In the announcement for the toy, Starscream himself points out its resemblance to the "ghost mode" he's always getting toys of.

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===Timelines===
[[File:TFCC-G2-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Light and Sound Power Pack not included.]]
*'''G2 Starscream''' (2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles
:This Starscream toy is a redeco of Classics Starscream in his Generation 2 counterpart colors. It is part of the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] Subscription Service 3.0.

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===Unite Warriors===
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[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW06-Ghost-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#GhostStarscream|Really?]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|This]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys#HenkeiGhost|Again,]] [[TakaraTomy|TakTomy]]?]]
*'''Grand Galvatron''' ([[2016]]-[[April 30|04-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-06'''

:"Ghost Starscream" is a [[retool]] of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] with a new head, cast almost completely in translucent plastic, presumably as a [[homage]] to either his ghost appearance in the third season of the cartoon, or the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive that was also based on the former. As a deluxe class ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' figure, he can combine to form the leg or arm of any combiner from Hasbro's ''Combiner Wars'' subline or any ''Unite Warriors'' figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, but would usually be associated with [[Grand Galvatron#Unite Warriors 2|Grand Galvatron]].

:He was sold in an [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive giftset of Grand Galvatron along with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Tactician Cyclonus]], [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors 2|Zombie War Breakdown]], and [[Roller (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Wandering Roller]].

:This tooling of the mold was also used to make ''Combiner Wars'' [[Starscream (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Starscream]] and served as the model for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Thundercracker (SG)#Timelines|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (SG)#Timelines|Skywarp]] in "[[Epilogue Two]]".
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===Legends===
[[File:LG57-GhostStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Octone''' ([[2017]]-[[December 30|12-30]])
**''ID number'': '''LG55'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ghost Starscream is a semi transparent redeco/retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Nightbeat (G1)#Titans Return|Nightbeat]], featuring a new faceplate. His Headmaster form is designed to invoke the look of his ghost form. He comes as an accessory with Octone, homaging "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" with the aforementioned transparency. The stock photography shows that, in order to differentiate him in control of the body from Octone, the shoulder and head pylons should both be moved up instead of leaving them down. This might be an attempt to replicate Starscream's iconic shoulder pylons and head embellishments.
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==Notes==
[[File:G2BlackDeathStarscreamMockup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
[[File:G2BlackDeathStarscreamProductionColor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
[[File:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*A hand-painted mock-up and accompanying artwork for what seems to have been a proposed ''Generation 2''-era redeco of Starscream appeared in auctions on [[eBay]], amongst similar items put up for sale from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee. The mock-up features the words "Black Death" on its nosecone, which would probably lead fans to refer to the figure as "Black Death Starscream" if anyone were aware of it existing.
**Somewhat confusingly, there appear to be two different pieces of artwork related to this redeco concept: one is simply a palette-swapped version of Starscream's [[:File:G2StarscreamPackageArt.jpg|''Generation 2'' artwork]] (down to having exactly the same color stickers), while the other features numerous alterations, among them new foot, knee, and shoulder intake detailing, differently positioned wings, and the missile launchers included with the ''Generation 2'' releases of Starscream and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. Though unconfirmed, it is thought that the second piece of artwork was meant to go with the final release.
**Speaking of the final release: in 2012, it was revealed that "Black Death Starscream" was ''much'' further along in production than the fandom had previously suspected when a sticker-less test shot was discovered on the Chinese auction site TaoBao (from a seller also possessing loose ''Generation 2'' [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and a production-colors [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]). The test-shot differs from the package art and mock-up by possessing black missiles instead of blue ones and having no Decepticon symbols on the rear stabilizers (although it's possible those were meant to be stickers).
**The actuality of the figure being intended as Starscream is uncertain. In fact, the "desert" redeco of Ramjet discovered at the same time has been revealed as having been intended as [[Sandstorm (G2)|a separate new character]] and not an alternate version of Ramjet as had been assumed. It very well may be that this toy was likewise intended as a new character with the working name "Black Death," and not Starscream at all, but without confirmation of this it may as well remain listed here.
*A second unproduced redeco of Starscream for the ''Generation 2'' line was found in 2007, also in an auction on eBay. It is known to the fandom as "Jungle Attack Starscream", although just as with "Black Death Starscream", it is unclear if it was intended to actually be another Starscream toy.

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Manta Ray (BW)

2017-08-25T09:10:00Z

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{{disambigm|Manta Ray (G2)|Manta}}
:''Manta Ray is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:McD-MantaRay-packageart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Manta Ray turns into a manta ray. Amazingly, she still had to steal the name.]]
'''Manta Ray''' is one of the best energy scouts the Predacons have. She's got loads of sensors in her [[beast mode]] that help her track down any power hidden in the dark ocean depths. Unfortunately, her mental state isn't quite as well put together. To put it bluntly, Manta Ray talks to herself a lot. Or rather, talks to (and even argues with) other people who aren't there. It's speculated that these figments might be a side effect of long, lonely stretches spent alone below the sea.

When threatened, she emits a disorienting toxic gas. Really.

Sometimes she is known as just '''Manta'''.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics===
At the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], "Manta Ray" was one of the [[Decepticon]]s operating under [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. She was present during his final push on the [[Primal Council]]. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

[[File:BWAscendMantaRayCharge.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Excuse me sir! But I do believe you've dropped your wallet."]]
Manta Ray was present during a battle with the [[Maximal]]s. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 1|The Ascending #1}} Then she was probably killed in battle against the [[Blendtron]]s. It appeared she and [[Bantor (BW)|Bantor]] were crushed when [[Drancron]] rolled over on them. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 4|The Ascending #4}} So it goes.
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===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
Readers of ''[[Venus (magazine)|Venus]]'', a trans-dimensional magazine for [[female Transformer|Decepti-femmes]], were invited to decide who is deadlier, Manta Ray or [[Scylla]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
A [[Maximal]], Manta was on the team led by [[Optimus Minor]] in a fateful match of the [[Games]], which was interrupted by [[Lio Convoy]]'s assassination of [[Supersonic]] and call for [[Grand Uprising|an uprising]] against the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builders of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Windblade6-allofus.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
Manta Ray, representing the [[Wave Walkers]] tribe, gathered with representatives of the other three tribes in [[Talon Valley]], in front of a [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] portal, to discuss the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] [[combiner]]s who invaded three weeks prior. She agreed with [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]] of the [[Cloud Walkers]] tribe that this was not a concern for those who did not dwell on the land. When finally representatives from offworld arrived through the portal, Manta Ray demanded that only [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] speak, as she was not a "compromised" Cybertronian, but a [[Caminus|Camien]]. The planet's gigantic guardian, [[Chela]], awoke before their eyes to quell this reunion of worlds, but was summarily defeated. In its wake, the tribal representatives agreed to send a single delegate to Cybertron, but Manta Ray feared that if the delegate was from a tribe, that tribe would gain an advantage over the others. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] suggested [[Tigatron]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]], outsiders, to be impartial delegates. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}
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==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
[[File:Manta ray bw toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|*fart*]]
*'''Manta Ray''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 1996)

: Manta Ray transforms into, well, a manta ray. She was one of four [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal boys' toy premiums in the very first ''Beast Wars'' promotion.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/MantaRay/mantaray.htm More information on Manta Ray at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*Like [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] before her, [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ShesAManInJapan Manta Ray is male in Japan] and female in Hasbro fiction. Her gender was established by the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' published by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]].
*Manta Ray's Japanese name comes from a Japanese ''Beast Wars'' guidebook called the ''[[Beast Wars Perfect Book]]''. According to the brief bio write-up in it, he's a Predacon Ocean Soldier who is invincible in the water, but on the shore, is far less mobile.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Manta''' (マンタ)

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Vortex (Movie)

2017-08-21T06:02:32Z

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:''Vortex is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTM-VortexArt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I could still form [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus]]. Only, [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]'s dead. and so is [[Onslaught (ROTF)|the boss]]. And [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]'s some other dude. But, yeah I ''could'', I just don't want to.]]
'''Vortex''' is the resident interrogator of the [[Combaticon (ROTF)|Combaticons]]. As an aerial soldier, he is cruel, merciless and unrelenting in his attacks. But it's when he gets his hands on captive [[Autobot]]s that he ''really'' gets nasty. Once they're in his clutches, he takes a passionate, sadistic glee in brutally cutting them apart. Actually ''questioning'' them is a secondary concern.

Sometimes, he merges with his fellow [[Combaticon (ROTF)|Combaticons]] into the mighty [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]].

==Fiction==
===IDW movie comics===
[[File:VortexMovieKilled.jpg|left|thumb|Look! Down there! It's Snitchotron!]]

Vortex was just standing around as Starscream went about creating his [[Replica AllSpark|new AllSpark]]. When [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] destroyed the newly built cube, Vortex leapt into action to draw his pals' attention to the sniper... just in time to get shot through the chest. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}
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==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:Universe-ROTF-toy_Vortex.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Guys, please, help me lift my gun!]]
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Quad blaster (hand/foot), Decepticon-type [[energon star]]

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Vortex is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]] and [[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]], transforming into an assault helicopter somewhat similar to an AH-1 Cobra. He was available with the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]] giftset, and when combined with the other Combaticons, Vortex forms a limb. "V-1" is [[tampograph]]ed on the right side of his cockpit.

: The mold was also [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]] and ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Swindle (ROTF)|Swindle]]. ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Vortex and Swindle were also sold in the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' line as [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Vortex (G1)#Universe (2008)|Vortex]] and [[Swindle (G1)#Universe (2008)|Swindle]]. Another planned redeco, [[Movie (franchise)|movie]] [[Reverb (Movie)|Reverb]], was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetVortex/vortex.htm More information on Vortex at TFU.info]''
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===Dark of the Moon===
[[Image:DOTM_MechTech_Deluxe_Vortex.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Decepticon Vortex''' (MechTech Deluxe, [[June 18]] 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''DD06'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/"Glue Machine Gun"

: Available only in the [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline, Vortex is a [[retool]] and redeco of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)|Tomahawk]], transforming into a slightly futuristic strike helicopter, sporting an amalgamation of features from both the [[wikipedia:Eurocopter Tiger|Eurocopter Tiger]] and the ADH-02 Hellhound attack helicopter from ''[[wikipedia:Patlabor|Patlabor]]''. He has a new head and a retool of [[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Roadbuster]]'s [[MechTech]] weapon, replacing the saw blades with two halves of a "Glue Machine Gun" barrel. In robot mode, he is armed with "snapping pincers" on his right forearm. While he does not come with Tomahawk's missile launchers, he still has the numerous [[c joint]] compatible bars for attaching weapons to. Vortex also features a new [[5mm post|5mm post-hole]] for his MechTech weapon on the swiveling "camera" underneath his vehicle mode cockpit. Like other TakaraTomy-only redecos, his paint details are heavily based off the original use of the mold.

: The original version of this mold (but with Vortex's head) was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Spinister (G1)#Timelines|Spinister]], and was retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Springer (G1)#Generations|Springer]].

==Notes==
*Vortex was not named in ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]''; his name is given in the story commentary in the trade paperback edition the series, where writer [[Chris Mowry]] explains that the character was called such in the script.
*Like several characters in the live-action film continuity family, the various incarnations of Vortex recorded here were developed independently of each other, but share the same article for simplicity and because they all share the same origin in [[Vortex (G1)|Generation 1 Vortex]].
*Vortex was one of the working names for the movie character [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Vortex''' (ボルテックス ''Borutekkusu'')

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