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War for the Skies

2010-06-27T20:17:55Z

Mmerila:

:''The War For The Skies is an event from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:ROTF-toy_WarfortheSkies_boxed.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Let's the Skies begin!]]

Patrolling over one of [[Earth]]'s greatest metropolises, [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] and [[Blades (ROTF)|Blades]] engage [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] and [[Spinister (ROTF)|Spinister]] in combat. Sonic booms, missiles and machine gun fire split the air. The battle will become known as the '''War For The Skies'''.

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===

*'''War For The Skies''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:This four-pack of [[Legends Class]] toys was a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]], containing four [[redeco]]s of existing toys, two of which represent entirely new characters.

:Autobot Blades is a [[redeco]] of [[size class|Legends class]] [[Springer (ROTF)|Springer]]. He turns into a white and red [[Wikipedia:V-22 Osprey|V-22 Osprey]]. His twin engines do not pivot upward like a real Osprey, but the propellers themselves can be rotated to approximate VTOL. Blades has one degree of freedom each at the wrist, elbow, shoulder, and ankle, but his hips are ball-jointed. In a surprising bit of attention to detail, the port and starboard rotors have opposite "handedness", just like a real aircraft.
:Jetfire is a grey and black [[redeco]] - essentially inverting the colors of the regular toy, give or take a few paint operations.
:Spinister is a [[redeco]] of [[size class|Legends class]] [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]. His helicopter mode is not a particularly faithful recreation of a [[wikipedia:MH-53_Pave_Low|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low]] heavy-lift helicopter. (The placement of the fuel tanks, in particular, makes him look more like a [[Wikipedia:CH-53 Sea Stallion|CH-53 Sea Stallion]].)
:Thundercracker is a [[redeco]] of [[pricepoint|Legends class]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], colored very similarly to his Voyager class toy from 2007.
[[Category: Battles]]
[[Category: Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category: Kmart exclusives]]

File:ROTF-toy WarfortheSkies boxed.jpg

2010-06-27T20:17:11Z

Mmerila:

Gigantion

2010-04-21T23:59:01Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

{{stub}}

==Known Gigantion residents==
{{collist|3|
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]
** [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]
** [[Six-Speed]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]]
* [[Steel Reinforcement Team]]
** [[Repeater]]
** [[Rock Krusher]]
** [[Saw Boss]]
* [[Dead End General]]
* [[Dead End Drone]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Gigantion| ]]

Dead End Drone

2010-04-21T23:58:30Z

Mmerila:

{{factions|gigantion|minicon|unicron|decepticon}}
{{picsneeded}}

:''The Dead End Drone is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
{{mainpic|10:57, 24 April 2009 (EDT)}}
'''Dead End Drones''' are copies of the Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]], produced in the thousands by [[Unicron]], and later [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. They are "commanded" by [[Dead End General]] units.<ref>[http://www.transformersclub.com/ Official Transformers Collectors' Club site] members' section, Micro-Sized Online! Mini-Con Profiles, 3/23/07</ref>

:''Japanese name:'' '''Bug Drone'''

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Bug Drone''' (Micron Booster, 2005)
**''Booster ID number:'' '''2'''

: Bug Drone uses the same base plastic colors as the Mini-Con Dead End, transforming into a "moon" with a large blaster. The Drone is distinguished by silver paint on the moon's sides that Dead End lacks. Available only as part of the fourth [[Micron Booster]] assortment in Japan, Bug Drone came in a "blind-packed" box that prevented the buyer from knowing the contents of the box until it was opened.

: This mold is also used by [[Bug General]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Micron/BugDrone/bugdrone.htm More information on Bug Drone at TFU.info]''

==References==
<references />

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[[Category:Clones]]
[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Gigantion]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Micron Boosters]]
[[Category:Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]

Gigantion

2010-04-21T23:57:12Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

{{stub}}

==Known Gigantion residents==
{{collist|3|
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]
** [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]
** [[Six-Speed]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]]
* [[Steel Reinforcement Team]]
** [[Repeater]]
** [[Rock Krusher]]
** [[Saw Boss]]
* [[Dead End General]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Gigantion| ]]

Dead End General

2010-04-21T23:56:16Z

Mmerila:

{{factions|gigantion|minicon|decepticon}}
{{picsneeded}}

:''The Dead End General is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Dead End Generals''' are mass-produced by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] to coordinate the swarms of [[Dead End Drone|Dead End Drones]].<ref>[http://www.transformersclub.com/ Official Transformers Collectors' Club site] members' section, Micro-Sized Online! Mini-Con Profiles, 3/23/07</ref>

:''Japanese name'': '''Bug General'''

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Bug General''' (Micron Booster, 2005)
**''Booster ID number:'' '''1'''

: Bug General is a [[redeco]] of the Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]], transforming into a chromed "moon" with a large blaster. Available only as part of the fourth [[Micron Booster]] assortment in Japan, Bug Drone came in a "blind-packed" box that prevented the buyer from knowing the contents of the box until it was opened. Bug General was the "chase" toy of the assortment, only available one per every two cases of twelve Mini-Cons.

: This mold is also used by the Bug Drones.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Micron/BugGeneral/buggeneral.htm More information on Bug General at TFU.info]''

==References==
<references />

{{charstub}}

[[Category:Clones]]
[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Gigantion]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Micron Boosters]]
[[Category:Mini-Cons]]

Gigantion

2010-04-21T23:54:32Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

{{stub}}

==Known Gigantion residents==
{{collist|3|
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]
** [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]
** [[Six-Speed]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]]
* [[Steel Reinforcement Team]]
** [[Repeater]]
** [[Rock Krusher]]
** [[Saw Boss]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Gigantion| ]]

Gigantion

2010-04-21T23:52:34Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

{{stub}}

==Known Gigantion residents==
{{collist|3|
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]
** [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]
** [[Six-Speed]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Steel Reinforcement Team]]
** [[Repeater]]
** [[Rock Krusher]]
** [[Saw Boss]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Gigantion| ]]

Overhaul (Cybertron)

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Mmerila:

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:''Overhaul (later "Leobreaker") is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Let's lionize, guys!]]

'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[Unicron Battles]] and [[Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber]].

He is the cousin of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Jackshot / Ligerjack''' 
:''Hungarian name, as Overhaul'': '''Generál''' ('''Generálozó''' in ''Ultimate Battle'' DVD) 
:''Hungarian name, as Leobreaker'': '''Vastigris''' ("Iron-tiger")
:''Polish name, as Leobreaker'': '''Megalion'''

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Dobson]] (US), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japan) 

[[Image:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]

Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]] that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Haven}} When Optimus was battling the Decepticons, Overhaul arrived to back him up. {{storylink|Hidden}} When searching for the [[Omega Lock]], he preferred just to search rather than wait for more information. He later chased away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] with the help of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Overhaul stood idly next to a hole with Optimus Prime, asking him to bring Starscream and Thundercracker to ground level so he could fight them. Instead, he was hit from the sky by Thundercracker. This caused him to get angry, and he was able to use [[Cyber Key]] power to fight back. {{storylink|Space}} Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime to the Omega Lock symbol in the sky. He sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming a beam of light at him. {{storylink|Speed}} During the earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team to save humans without exposing themselves. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to remove an obstacle allowing some humans to evacuate safely to city hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Overhaul pulled on a large Autobot excavator, freeing him from snagged roots. He then deployed when Thundercracker attacked the civilian Autobots. Later, when [[Motorcycle refugee|an Autobot civilian]] discovered the warp coordinates leading to a Cyber Planet Key on [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|another world]], Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric planet. Unfortunately, due to interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off to explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned about Megatron's plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} He attacked using his Cyber Key Power, knocking the tyrant back. Scourge responded in kind by grabbing Overhaul and proceeding to fry the Autobot with his fire breath. Overhaul was about to be defeated until he was snatched away at the last minute by Snarl, who thus blew his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul attempted to get used to heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to the temple to fight once again for the key. He was first attacked by [[Undermine]], who was quickly defeated, followed by [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. Scourge then attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged it off until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious Snarl, but Overhaul jumped in the way of all the blows. Snarl called upon the power of the beast totem, which caused Overhaul to be reborn as Leobreaker. In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant and then revealed himself as Overhaul. Later, when Scourge pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other, Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack. Tensions escalated, however, and he jumped forward to attack Megatron. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and then slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Leobreaker lay prone under the Decepticon leader but called upon lightning to knock Megatron away. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into Cyber Claw mode. They blasted Megatron, and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|Savage (episode)|Savage}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime while having a discussion about out. He lamented about attacking Scourge but was interrupted by Sideways calling for help. He eventually brought the Autobots to a staged confrontation with the Decepticons. During the battle he saw Sideways watching them all and confronted him afterward. He did not believe Sideways's story about being a special agent, but still let him go. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} He then returned back to Jungle Planet. Upon his return he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge. After being knocked apart, he forced himself to face Scourge on his own. He struck the first blow, but was quickly knocked out. Megatron was going to finish Leobreaker off until Scourge said he had suffered enough. After his defeat he went back to the volcano to sulk until Snarl came to talk him out of his rut. He reflected on his past as Overhaul, when he mostly worked alone, but realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots then scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker then believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron then took the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. They then provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was then buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker then was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He then followed Scourge as he went off toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge then attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They then blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, focing them out. They then attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take theOmega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Then Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He first was angry, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog then surroudned Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on theif feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush}}

Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In beast mode he latche donto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fith. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He then watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (episode)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Overhaul_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|My arms really suck.]]

*'''Overhaul''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

: Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his robot mode back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Planet Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]].

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[[Image:Leobreaker_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

: He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

: This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Leobreaker.JPG|right|thumb|250px|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

: This mold is also used by ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[Image:Attacktix_Overhaul.jpg|thumb|right|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]

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|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}

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:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.
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==Trivia==
* Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]]. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in the name-change.

* In a related tidbit, the original naming idea was apparently to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get Trailbreaker, it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form ''Overcast'', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the Cybertron characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row)<ref name="liocast">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/newest-collectors-club-magazine-first-look/5000/ Seibertron reporting on Collectors Club Cybertron name list]</ref>. However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker.

* A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.

* Overhaul's color scheme is based on ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport ''Generation 1'' [[Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.

[[Image:Leobreakerearly.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]

* The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.

* Additionally, one of the early prototypes featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.

* The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm-mode'.

[[Image:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Rrraww, why do I only have two claws, that makes me X-23 instead of [[Wolverine]]!!]]

* Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to '''[[wikipedia:Jushin_Liger_(anime)|Jūshin Liger]]''', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline is also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

* Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine]].

* Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.

* Leo Breaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Galaxy Convoy is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leo Breaker and Galaxy Convoy perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

* Leobreaker's arm-mode can also attach to ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

* While Leobreaker cannot wield standard guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many [[Alternators]] weapons.{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm Overhaul at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
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[[Category: Attacktix]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Jungle Planet]]
[[Category: Legends of Cybertron]]

Gigantion

2010-04-21T22:28:25Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

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==Known Gigantion residents==
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* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]
** [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]
** [[Six-Speed]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Repeater]]
* [[Rock Krusher]]
* [[Saw Boss]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Gigantion| ]]

Lemuria (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T22:27:04Z

Mmerila:

{{faction|gigantion}}
{{picsneeded|Image of the Lemuria}}
{{disambig2|the ancient starship|the sunken continent from ''Headmasters''|Lemuria (G1)}}
:''The Lemuria is a [[Gigantion]] spacecraft from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron portion]] of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
The '''Lemuria''' is one of the four ancient starships sent off from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to explore the galaxy and create a massive [[space bridge]] network.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Pangea'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

The Lemuria eventually landed on the world that became known as [[Gigantion]], the Giant Planet. It was the craft known as [[Atlantis]] which landed on the [[Earth]], inspiring the legend of the sunken city in human myth; presumably, references to the ''Lemuria'' by the ship's crew were what inspired humanity to form a tale of another sunken continent by that name.

Even as the inhabitants of Gigantion grew, expanding their planet with them, the ''Lemuria'' remained in rest on the lowest, original level of the planet, with the [[Cyber Planet Key]] resting within it. Following the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons on the planet, a race for the ''Lemuria'' and the key began, cumulating in a battle between [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], the latter claiming victory thanks to a power boost from the key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} The ''Lemuria'' was subsequently made spaceworthy {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} and returned to Cybertron, where it was fused with the other three starships to form the [[Ark (Cybertron)|Ark]], {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} through which [[Primus]] directed his power to seal the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]]. {{storylink|End}}

With the threat of the black hole and [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] dispatched, a new space bridge program was introduced, and the four starships again departed for the far reaches of the galaxy. Known members of the crew of the ''Lemuria'' on this voyage include [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]], [[Undermine]], [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]] and [[Signal Lancer]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}

[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Gigantion]]
[[Category:Starships]]

Lemuria (myth)

2010-04-21T22:25:27Z

Mmerila:

{{disambig2|the sunken continent|the ancient gigantion starship from ''Transformers: Cybertron''|Lemuria (Cybertron)}}
:''Lemuria is a location from the [[The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[Image:Lemuria.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Hey, they told me there are lots of hot babes!"]]
'''Lemuria''' is known on Earth as a mythical continent that sank beneath the Indian Ocean in ancient times. But in the differing ''Transformers'' universes, the truth is often stranger than fiction...

:''[[Omni Productions]] dub name:'' '''Atlantis'''
:''Ass-backwards didn't-even-try R2 DVD names (The Headmasters):'' '''Demonia''', '''Lebelia'''

==Fiction==
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
The existence of Lemuria was proven when [[Decepticon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] uncovered its ruins and used them as a base for his final plan to destroy the [[Earth]]. It is not precisely clear when he discovered Lemuria, but it appeared that he had his plans in motion for some time before the continent's involvement was revealed - [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] were stationed in the continent, mining its powerful [[crysmag metal]], and had not been seen during the latter portion of Scorponok's campaigns on planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] and Earth, indicating that they were occupied with this task already.

With four "[[Death Tower]]s" forged from Lemuria's crysmag metal positioned around Earth, Scorponok withdrew from a battle in Egypt to Lemuria. Plunging into the ocean, he was pursued by renegade Decepticon [[Sixshot]], who was swept up in a whirlpool, and emerged in Lemuria. Discovering Scorponok's plan, he escaped and aided the Autobots in the final battle at the [[Arctic|North Pole]]. {{Storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

==External links==
*[[wikipedia:Lemuria (continent)|Lemuria (the mythical land) at Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Headmasters franchise]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]

Lemuria (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T22:24:01Z

Mmerila:

{{faction|gigantion}}
{{picsneeded|Image of the Lemuria}}
{{disambig2|the ancient starship|the sunken continent from ''Headmasters''|Lemuria (G1)}}
:''The Lemuria is a spacecraft from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron portion]] of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
The '''Lemuria''' is one of the four ancient starships sent off from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to explore the galaxy and create a massive [[space bridge]] network.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Pangea'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

The Lemuria eventually landed on the world that became known as [[Gigantion]], the Giant Planet. It was the craft known as [[Atlantis]] which landed on the [[Earth]], inspiring the legend of the sunken city in human myth; presumably, references to the ''Lemuria'' by the ship's crew were what inspired humanity to form a tale of another sunken continent by that name.

Even as the inhabitants of Gigantion grew, expanding their planet with them, the ''Lemuria'' remained in rest on the lowest, original level of the planet, with the [[Cyber Planet Key]] resting within it. Following the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons on the planet, a race for the ''Lemuria'' and the key began, cumulating in a battle between [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], the latter claiming victory thanks to a power boost from the key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} The ''Lemuria'' was subsequently made spaceworthy {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} and returned to Cybertron, where it was fused with the other three starships to form the [[Ark (Cybertron)|Ark]], {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} through which [[Primus]] directed his power to seal the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]]. {{storylink|End}}

With the threat of the black hole and [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] dispatched, a new space bridge program was introduced, and the four starships again departed for the far reaches of the galaxy. Known members of the crew of the ''Lemuria'' on this voyage include [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]], [[Undermine]], [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]] and [[Signal Lancer]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}

[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Gigantion]]
[[Category:Starships]]

Gigantion

2010-04-21T22:18:07Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

{{stub}}

==Known Gigantion residents==
{{collist|3|
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]
** [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]
** [[Six-Speed]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Repeater]]
* [[Rock Krusher]]
* [[Saw Boss]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Gigantion| ]]

Safeguard (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T22:16:37Z

Mmerila:

{{factions|gigantion|minicon|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Safeguard}}
{{picsneeded|Toys}}

:''Safeguard is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Safeguard-CybArt.jpg|thumb|275px|Adorably deadly.]]
'''Safeguard''' is [[Vector Prime|Vector Prime's]] faithful Mini-Con partner. He travels with him through time and space, and aids him in his multiversal tasks. Not only is he an expert in data-gathering and translation, but he's also an utterly fearless warrior and will face down opponents many times his size without hesitation.

Sometimes he carries cute, tiny swords.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Roots'''
:''Russian name'': '''Guard'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====Cybertron====
'''Voice actor:''' SFX

Safeguard was originally from [[Gigantion]], the Giant Planet, but was trapped in a shuttle pod with the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]] that blasted off and floated aimlessly through space. The lost Mini-Cons were accidentally discovered by Vector Prime, who took them with him on his travels.

Safeguard was sent to investigate underwater ruins off of an island while the [[human]]s played in the surf and Vector Prime sunned himself. They turned out to be just another reproduction, not the actual [[Omega Lock]]. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

When Vector Prime sacrificed himself to turn back time and enable the [[Autobot]]s to escape Gigantion, Safeguard remained with his fellow Mini-Cons. Following the Autobots' victory, Safeguard wistfully looked at the launch pad at the Autobot base and imagined he saw Vector Prime taking off. *Sniff.* {{storylink|Beginning}}

====Fan Club Cybertron comic====

{{charstubfiction}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Vector Prime w/ Safeguard''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-03'''
:The pack-in Mini-Con partner to Vector Prime, Safeguard transforms into a Cybertronic (Gigantian?) starfighter with a gunbarrel nosecone.

:The [[Takara]] version of the set, released first, uses an off-white base plastic. The later [[Hasbro]] release changed this color to a brighter white.

:This mold was also used to make [[Beta Maxx]].

*'''Roots''' (Change Micron, 2005)
**''Change Micron ID number:'' '''4'''
:Part of the only [[Kabaya]] "[[Change Micron]]" [[candy toy]] assortment in ''[[Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force|Galaxy Force]]'', this version of Safeguard is actually a new sculpt based on the pack-in version. The most notable difference in the Change Micron version is that the nosecone is cast in the same off-white plastic as his body, rather than cast in burgundy/brown (due to being [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with Vector Prime) and painted to match the body as the original versions were.

*'''Starscream vs Vector Prime w/ Safeguard''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
:Safeguard also came in a Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] set along with Vector Prime (duh) and a new-deco version of the Voyager-class [[Starscream (Armada)#Cybertron 2|Starscream]] mold. This version of Safeguard (and Vector) is identical to the normal Hasbro release.

*'''Galaxy Force Vector Prime w/ Safeguard''' (Voyager, 2006)
:Just as Vector Prime was [[redeco]]ed, so too was Safeguard, changing to a predominantly bronze color scheme.

===Attacktix===
*'''Vector Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
:A rather oddly proportioned version of Safeguard in starfighter mode makes an appearance as the missile launcher on the Vector Prime [[Attacktix]] piece.

===Universe (2008)===

*'''Vector Prime w\ Mini-Con Safeguard!''' (Voyager, 2009)
{{charstubtoys}}

==External links==

*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Mini-Con/Safeguard/safeguard.htm Safeguard at TFU.info]

[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Gigantion]]
[[Category:Mini-Cons]]

Gigantion

2010-04-21T22:11:16Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

{{stub}}

==Known Gigantion residents==
{{collist|3|
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]
** [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]
** [[Six-Speed]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Repeater]]
* [[Rock Krusher]]
* [[Saw Boss]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Gigantion| ]]

Gigantion

2010-04-21T22:10:36Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

{{stub}}

==Known Gigantion residents==
{{collist|3|
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]
** [[Reverb (cybertron)|Reverb]]
** [[Six-Speed]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Repeater]]
* [[Rock Krusher]]
* [[Saw Boss]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

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Six-Speed (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T22:02:37Z

Mmerila:

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:''Six-Speed is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:CybSixSpeed01.jpg|right|180px|thumb|I just want some pants. A DECENT PAIR OF PANTS!]]
'''Six-Speed''' is one of the three members of the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]. Originally hailing from [[Gigantion]], he's a curious sort, and often fairly sensitive. The mysteries of his new human friends' behaviors fascinate him, which has led to some embarrassing moments, like his attempt to figure out why humans wear clothes.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Blit'''
:''Russian name:'' '''Шестискоростной'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon continuity===
[[Image:SixSpeed01.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Six-Speed doesn't like studying with Lori...]]
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{{charstubfiction}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron Six-Speed toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Greenmobile.]]
*'''Recon Mini-Con Team''' (Scout-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-07'''

: Six-Speed transforms into a Le Mans style of race car, sold only in a three-pack with his Team-mates [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]. The [[Hasbro]] and [[Takara]] versions are slightly different, the primary change being differing [[Paint operation|paint applications]]; Hasbro Six-Speed has more deco on the car-mode roof, while the Takara version lacks the roof deco but adds white to the front of the car mode.

: This mold was also used to make [[Hydroplane]], [[Socket]] and [[Guardian Speed]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Mini-Con/SixSpeed/sixspeed.htm More info on Six-Speed at TFU.info]''

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*'''Blit''' (Micron Galaxy, 2005)
**''Micron Galaxy ID number'': '''3'''

: Part of the "[[Change Micron|Micron Galaxy]]" assortment of [[Candy toy|candy toys]] for ''Galaxy Force'', this version of Six-Speed comes with a small plank of chewing gum. Though the mold is largely identical to the normal retail version, it is in fact an entirely new tooling, most notably not being [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with his teammates.

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[[Image:Cybertron ShadowRecon MiniCon team toys.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Now ready for shadowy, under-handed dealings in seedy alleys.]]
*'''Shadow Recon Mini-Con Team''' (Scout class, 2006)

: Part of the final wave of ''Cybertron'' Scouts, the Recon Team was entirely [[Redeco|redecoed]] in clear-blue, clear-colorless, clear-black and opaque-black plastics, a "stealth" coloration.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Six-Speed/six-speed.htm More info on Shadow Six-Speed at TFU.info]''

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[[Category:Reconnaissance specialists]]

Reverb (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T22:01:17Z

Mmerila:

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{{disambig3|Reverb}}
:''Reverb is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:CybReverb01.jpg|right|250px|thumb|[[Optimus Minor]]?]]
'''Reverb''' is one of the three members of the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]. Originally hailing from [[Gigantion]], he's the most adventurous of the three, but tends to get in over his head. He's been lost in time more than once in his life while traveling with [[Vector Prime]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Bumper'''

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==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon continuity===
{{charstubfiction}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron Reverb toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Minor God.]]
*'''Recon Mini-Con Team''' (Scout-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-07'''

: Reverb transforms into a pickup truck of undetermined model, sold only in a three-pack with his Team-mates [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] and [[Six-Speed]]. The [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy||Takara]] versions are slightly different, the primary change being differing [[Paint operation|paint applications]]; Hasbro Reverb has more deco on the robot-mode chest, painting nearly the whole chest orange rather than the more select details of the Takara version.

: This mold was also used to make [[Plier]], [[Rockslide]] and [[Guardian Powered]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Mini-Con/Reverb/reverb.htm More information on Reverb at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumper''' (Micron Galaxy, 2005)
**''Micron Galaxy ID number'': '''2'''

: Part of the "[[Change Micron|Micron Galaxy]]" assortment of [[Candy toy|candy toys]] for ''Galaxy Force'', this version of Reverb comes with a small plank of chewing gum. Though the mold is largely identical to the normal retail version, it is in fact an entirely new tooling, most notably not being [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with his teammates, but also contains a number of small differences. The most immediately noticeable among these are different wheels and blue-plastic biceps instead of black.

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[[Image:Cybertron ShadowRecon MiniCon team toys.jpg|250px|thumb|Hey, where'd they go??]]
*'''Shadow Recon Mini-Con Team''' (Scout class, 2006)

: Part of the final wave of ''Cybertron'' Scouts, the Recon Team was entirely [[Redeco|redecoed]] in clear-blue, clear-colorless, clear-black and opaque-black plastics, a "stealth" coloration.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Reverb/reverb.htm More information on Shadow Reverb at TFU.info]''

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Gigantion

2010-04-21T21:57:38Z

Mmerila: /* Known Gigantion residents */

:''Gigantion is a planet from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetGigantion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite its Saturn-like appearance, Gigantion was only a gas giant on energon taco night.]]
[[Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|right|150px|thumb|The symbol on Gigantion's Cyber Keys.]]
'''Gigantion''' is not the kind of place the [[Oracle]] would appreciate, but it's a nice, cozy home for a robot. The planet is a huge machine world, a vast analogue of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but constructed mostly by its inhabitants. These Cybertronians, whose descendants have grown to tremendous size, settled on an [[Earth]]-like, rocky, organic-covered planet, and built their cities on it. As their skills increased, they continually rebuilt these settlements right on top the old ones, until the planet was completely enveloped in a vast series of constructed layers, complete with artificial foliage, simulated skies and day/night cycles - but at its heart, the original planet remains, well-preserved and even supplied with artificial light, but forgotten.

The titanic Transformers of Gigantion, large and powerful, are fortunately not much given to violence and warfare. Most are gentle and peaceful, desiring only to hone their skills and build ever grander structures. They work closely with the small [[Mini-Con]] Transformers, who can tackle the delicate tasks too refined for the heavy manipulators of their [[bulk]] comrades.

The dominant language of Gigantion is practically identical to a Scottish dialect of the English tongue. The Mini-Cons beep with a Scottish accent, no doubt. At the time the planet was re-discovered, it was led by the gigantic [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].

According to Gigantian tradition, old cities are to be left alone. The population constantly moves to unbuilt areas, constructing new cities, never returning to the old ones. They even go so far as to dump the data on those old cities from their computers. Why this custom came about is lost to time, but it's tradition, and if you stopped doing traditional things just because they make no sense, then really, what's ''wrong'' with you?

The planet is surrounded not just by a ring, but by a debris field made up of the detritus of ancient building projects...and probably bits of a long-gone planet.

:''Japanese name'': '''Gigalonia'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

[[Image:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teeny Gigantion, as it was before it got wormholed.]]
Gigantion was plotted out as one of the four worlds to serve as a focal point for the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] project. The starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was sent to the planet, along with a [[Cyber Planet Key]], but like the other colony worlds, a space bridge accident caused the world to be cut off from all others, and over the years, it was lost to time.

''Unlike'' the other worlds, Gigantion got even ''more'' lost, as at some point in the planet's ancient history, after the original colonists arrived, the entire system was sucked into a wormhole, transporting it to an alternate universe. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}} This impromptu interdimensional shift was brought about by the warlike inhabitants of the nefarious [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], who had pulled Gigantion into their universe so that they could consume the world for its rich energy supplies and raw materials. The Gigantians turned to the power of the Cyber Planet Key, which caused both the planet and its inhabitants (save the Mini-Cons, of course) to grow to massive size, allowing them to fight Planet X to a standstill. When Planet X was detonated by one of its own malfunctioning weapons, peace returned, and the inhabitants of Gigantion went back to their jobs. Tales of the war were eventually lost to the centuries, being little more than rumor and myth to its modern inhabitants. {{storylink|Challenge|Challenge}}

Gigantion itself remained trapped in the parallel universe, with the only means of access between it and its home continuum being a tunnel in time and space in the [[Skeleton Nebula]], which was only open for a few days every year...though other methods have since been found. {{storylink|Warp|Warp}}

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==Known Gigantion residents==
{{collist|3|
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]
* [[Stripmine]]
* [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]]
* [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]
** [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]
** [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]
** [[Deepdive]]
* [[Repeater]]
* [[Rock Krusher]]
* [[Saw Boss]]
* Unnamed crane
* Unnamed dump truck
|}}

==Notes==
* The original idea for Gigantion involved colossal [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-like scrap-robots, according to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]].

* The reason for Gigantion's endless build-cycle is never actually addressed in the show. Again according to Mister Archer, this time from [[BotCon 2005]], the reason is that Gigantion was supposed to become the hub of the galaxy-spanning [[Space Bridge]] network, so they were building to accommodate the millions of Transformers that would soon populate and pass through the world - however, the idea of them continuing to build for a project that had ended in disaster centuries before makes just as little sense as what was portrayed on the show.

* According to ''Cybertron'' dub-writer [[David McDermott]], the Gigantions' Scottish accents were inspired by the "greatest sci-fi engineer" of all time, "Scotty" from [[Wikipedia: Star Trek|Star Trek]].

[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Gigantion| ]]

Deepdive (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T21:52:50Z

Mmerila:

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:''Deepdive is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
{{mainpic|10:48, 24 April 2009 (EDT)}}
'''Deepdive''' is a member of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], a gang of rebels whose main goal in life seems to be to cause trouble for the rest of the planet. At least, that's the goal of the other two. Deepdive doesn't really like to cause trouble (he's miserable enough as it is), but he hates being threatened by [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]] and [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]] for not helping them out even more. He simply hasn't got the lugnuts to stand up to them.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club]] magazine issue #13</ref>

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Giant Planet Mini-Con Team''' (Scout-class, 2006)
:Part of the final new-mold Scout set of the Cybertron line, Deepdive transforms into a submarine. He was only available with his teammates Longarm and Overcast. Their packaging marks them as Decepticon-allied, though the toys do not have any [[Insignia|faction symbols]] other than the sculpted Mini-Con sigil.

:Deepdive is one of the few Mini-Cons to have a [[Powerlinx]] peg as well as socket.

:This mold was also used to make [[Astro-Sinker]] and [[Seawave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Deepdive/deepdive.htm More information on Deepdive at TFU.info]''

==References==
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[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Undersea specialists]]

Overcast (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T21:52:26Z

Mmerila:

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{{disambig3|Overcast}}

:''Overcast is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''
{{mainpic|28 March 2008}}
'''Overcast''' is the leader of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], a gang of [[Gigantion]] Mini-Con rebels. His self-image is incredibly over-inflated, even though his main goal in life seems to be little more than to cause trouble for others through pranks and vandalism. A classic bully, he bullies his teammates as well, mostly the spineless [[Deepdive]]. After all, [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]] can pound him into the dirt.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club]] magazine issue #13</ref>

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Giant Planet Mini-Con Team''' (Scout-class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Part of the final new-mold Scout set of the ''Cybertron'' line, Overcast transforms into a modified [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P6M_SeaMaster Martin P6M SeaMaster flying boat bomber]. He has pressure-launch missile launchers under both wings which become his robot-mode arms. He was only available with his teammates [[Deepdive]] and [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]. Their packaging marks them as Decepticon-allied, though the toys do not have any [[faction symbols]] other than the sculpted Mini-Con sigil.

: This mold was also used to make [[Astro-Line]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Overcast/overcast.htm More information on Overcast at TFU.info]''
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==References==
<references/>

[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Gigantion]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Overcast (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T21:51:41Z

Mmerila:

{{factions|minicon|gigantion|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Overcast}}

:''Overcast is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''
{{mainpic|28 March 2008}}
'''Overcast''' is the leader of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], a gang of [[Gigantion]] Mini-Con rebels. His self-image is incredibly over-inflated, even though his main goal in life seems to be little more than to cause trouble for others through pranks and vandalism. A classic bully, he bullies his teammates as well, mostly the spineless [[Deepdive]]. After all, [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]] can pound him into the dirt.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club]] magazine issue #13</ref>

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Giant Planet Mini-Con Team''' (Scout-class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Part of the final new-mold Scout set of the ''Cybertron'' line, Overcast transforms into a modified [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P6M_SeaMaster Martin P6M SeaMaster flying boat bomber]. He has pressure-launch missile launchers under both wings which become his robot-mode arms. He was only available with his teammates [[Deepdive]] and [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]]. Their packaging marks them as Decepticon-allied, though the toys do not have any [[faction symbols]] other than the sculpted Mini-Con sigil.

: This mold was also used to make [[Astro-Line]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Overcast/overcast.htm More information on Overcast at TFU.info]''
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==References==
<references/>

[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Gigantion]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Longarm (Cybertron)

2010-04-21T21:50:19Z

Mmerila:

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{{disambig3|Longarm}}
:''Longarm is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
{{mainpic|28 March 2008}}
'''Longarm''' is a member of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], a gang of rebels whose main goal in life seems to be to cause trouble for the rest of the planet. Longarm is the brawn of the group, since he clearly lacks brains of any stripe. He's basically good for little more than smashing stuff.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club]] magazine issue #13</ref>

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Giant Planet Mini-Con Team''' (Scout-class, 2006)

: Part of the final new-mold Scout set of the ''Cybertron'' line, Longarm transforms into a double-crane-truck with a claw-arm and shovel. He was only available with his teammates [[Deepdive]] and [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]. Their packaging marks them as Decepticon-allied, though the toys do not have any [[faction symbols]] other than the sculpted Mini-Con sigil.

: This mold was also used to make [[Astro-Hook]] and [[Cradon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Longarm/longarm.htm More information on Longarm at TFU.info]''
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==References==
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[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
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Leader-1 (Armada)

2010-04-20T23:11:20Z

Mmerila:

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{{disambig3|Leader-1}}
:''Leader-1 is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Leader-1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This is every freakin' day of his life.]]
'''Leader-1''' was once a wise and benevolent leader of the Mini-Con settlements on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] appropriated the Mini-Cons for his evil purposes, he kept Leader-1 as his own personal attendant. Megatron was cruel to the peaceful Mini-Con, delighting in his misery, and all Leader-1 could do was silently plot his escape.

Slowly, maliciously, a dark corner was being tugged at within Leader-1's mind, as he realized he enjoyed his growing love for domination and sadism. One day, he insists, he'll do away with Megatron once and for all, in the most humiliating and painful way possible. It will be a delicious irony.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Barrel'''

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===

[[Image:Leader-1animated.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Leader-1 is adorable.]]
{{storylink|Metamorphosis|Metamorphosis}}
Early in the search for the Mini-Cons scattered across [[Earth]], Megatron found a [[Mini-Con storage panel]] near the Decepticons' base on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. He activated the panel and was pleased to see Leader-1 appear, as he was Megatron's personal Mini-Con from before their escape. Returning to the base, Megatron chastised the other Decepticons for missing a Mini-Con who was right under their noses. Leader-1 punctuated Megatron's displeasure with an incredibly powerful laserblast from his chest.

Leader-1 spent most of his time perched cutely on Megatron's shoulder, only springing into action when Megatron needed to unlock one of his [[powerlinx]] features.

Megatron used Leader-1 in his gun mode against [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] when they invaded the Decepticon moon base. {{storylink|Conspiracy|Conspiracy}}

After Megatron was upgraded into [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Leader-1 was never seen again.

{{charstubfiction}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[Image:Leader-1heads.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Leader-1's head design changed from artist to artist (no biggie), issue to issue (it's possible), and sometimes page to page (whaa?).]]
Leader-1, head of [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con village D10]], was one of the Mini-Cons whose entire village was captured by the Decepticons at the beginning of the war one million years ago. He managed to get a distress call sent to [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], who then showed it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1}} When the Mini-Cons escaped from the Decepticon fortress, Leader-1 had the misfortune of being with Megatron at the time, and thus had to serve him for the next four million years. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2}}

When Megatron left for [[Earth]] to hunt down the escaped Mini-Cons, he took Leader-1 with him. During a battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime, he and several other Mini-Cons were powerlinxed to their cruel master. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5}} After losing the battle, Megatron tried to force more power out of poor Leader-1, which only served to weaken the Mini-Con. Luckily, a chance for a bit of revenge opened up shortly afterwards when Megatron captured the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]]. The Decepticon ordered Leader-1 to jam any distress calls from the captured Mini-Cons, but he happily ignored that order, allowing [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] to learn about the kidnapping. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6}} He later combined with Megatron during another clash with the Autobots. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7}}

Eventually, Leader-1 and the rest of the Mini-Cons on Earth were suddenly compelled to gather around a [[Mini-Con Ark|mysterious monolith]], which took off into space after they all entered it. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8}} The Mini-Cons were taken to a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|fortress]] on the moon, where they were imprisoned. Leader-1 suspected that someone had decided to end the war by getting rid of all of them, but soon learned that it was [[Dualor]] who had summoned them. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9}} When the Decepticons assaulted the fortress, Leader-1 shot the [[Destruction Team]] in the back and took over the control room {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10}}, immediately contacting Megatron and giving him directions through the fortress. Ultimately, it turned out that Leader-1 had plans of his own, as he led Megatron into a security chamber and sealed the doors, before turning all of the automated weapons on him. As he gloated about finally getting his revenge for millions of years of indignity, pain, suffering, and torment, Dualor came to and punched him. This brief interruption provided enough time for Megatron to escape and tear his way into the control room, recapturing Leader-1. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11}}

After being forced to spend some time in the [[Punishment Cube]], Leader-1 was ordered to analyze the Decepticons' malfunctioning [[space bridge]]. The Mini-Con found that there was some kind of stress on the inter-spatial network, and scratched it up to outside interference. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} He later reported to Megatron that the Autobots had sent a probe into sub-space to search for the missing Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} Leader-1 was powerlinxed to his master during his battle with a [[Galvatron (G1)|interdimensional visitor]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

Leader-1 ultimately regained his freedom when Megatron released him and the other Decepticon-held Mini-Cons in order to battle [[Unicron]]. And, as Megatron was slowly, tortuously, and systematically disassembled and destroyed by Unicron's internal defense systems, Leader-1 ended up having the last laugh. {{storylink|The End}}

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====More Than Meets The Eye====
When Megatron somehow gained a more powerful form and renamed himself "Galvatron," he discarded Leader-1 in search of an [[Clench (Armada)|even greater enhancement]]. {{storylink|More Than Meets The Eye (Armada)|More Than Meets The Eye: Armada}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comics===
Leader-1 was in Megatron's grasp as far as four million years in the past. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 2|Friends and Foes!}} He was power-linked to his master when the Decepticons first arrived on Earth and clashed with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] {{storylink|First Encounter!}}, and Leader-1's power would've allowed the Decepticon to win if [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] had not decided to help Prime. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 2|Friends and Foes!}} Pretty much the same thing happened a while later, when Megatron tried to stop Prime from sending his Mini-Cons back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}}

Leader-1 was present at the Decepticon base in [[Silver Ridge]] when [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and two other Autobot Mini-Cons broke in and offered to save them from Decepticon captivity. Leader-1 was deeply grateful to Sparkplug...for surrendering himself to the Decepticons! Knowing that Megatron would reward him if he delivered more Mini-Cons to him, Leader-1 grabbed Sparkplug and ordered [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] and [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] to capture the others. The Autobot Mini-Cons fought back and managed to escape, and later pondered if Leader-1 and the others had been corrupted or if the Decepticons had just "let out something that was already there." {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|Into the Lions' Den!}}

After the Decepticons relocated to a base on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], Leader-1 reported to Megatron that [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] was returning from a failed mission. As it turned out, Cyclonus was possessed by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], who attacked the base. Leader-1 power-linked with Megatron in order to fight back against the possessed Decepticon, but the link was severed when [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] brought out the [[sonic destabiliser]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Dawn of Destruction!}}

===Fun Publications ''Cybertron'' comics===
During the chaotic times of the [[Unicron Singularity]], Leader-1 was part of an army of insurgent Mini-Cons fighting against the [[Mini-Con Council of Sages]] over control of one of Cybertron's moons. {{storylink|Revelations Part 4}} When a team of Autobots joined the fray, he attacked [[Sentinel Maximus]] alongside the [[Deep Space Mini-Con Team]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Armada Leader1 toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The toy's head doesn't ever change appearance...]]
*'''Megatron''' w/ '''Leader-1''' (Ultra-Con, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-01'''

: Available only with the larger [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] toy, Leader-1 transforms into a Cybertronic buggy with twin top-mounted blasters. He also has multiple "gun" configurations that allow him to be mounted on [[Powerlinx]] plugs or held in the hands of most toys with a 5mm hand-hole.

: This mold was also used to make [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]] and [[Caliburn]]. He shares engineering with the ''Cybertron'' new-mold Mini-Con [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Leader-1/leader-1.htm More information on Leader-1 at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Armada Clench toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|...Well, okay, but just this one time.]]
*'''Megatron Supermode''' w/ '''Spark Barrel''' (Ultra, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-08'''

: In ''Micron Legend'', Megatron kept the same Mini-Con in his new form, as opposed to ''Armada'' where it was a new character. This version of Leader-1 is basically identical to Clench.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Clench/clench.htm More information on Spark Barrel (well, Clench) at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Black_Micron_Megatron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Black Megatron w/ Barrel (Black)''' (Ultra, 2003)

: A contest prize limited to 100 pieces, Megatron and Leader-1 were [[Redeco|redecoed]] in primarily black with dark purples, grays and olive-greens. The contest was listed in the June 2003 issue of ''Tele-V Magazine'' in Japan.

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*'''Megatron with Leader-1 and Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Leader-1 is made out of building block that can be reconfigured from a reasonable robot to an inaccurate buggy to anything you can think of (as long as it's limited to the few pieces he's made up of). He was only available with the largest ''Transformers Built to Rule'' set, which also included Megatron, [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/BTRLeader-1/leader-1.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Leader-1 at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==
===Mega Super Collection Figure===
*'''Micron Legend Micron Megatron''' (2002)
: A small soft-plastic mini-PVC of Leader-1 came with the [[Heroes of Cybertron#Mega SCF|Mega Super Collection Figure]] version of Megatron.

==Notes==
*Leader-1's name is a homage to [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]], leader of the Guardians from the [[Tonka GoBots]] toy-line/cartoon of the 1980s.

*During the course of American dub of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' cartoon, several characters were mistakenly referred to as "Leader-1". [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] in particular seemed to bear the Leader-1 brunt.

*An abandoned character concept for Leader-1 was revealed by the Hasbro team during their panel at OTFCC 2003. The idea was that Leader-1 would have been deranged, thinking of himself as being the dominant one in his Mini-Con/Bulk partnership, with Megatron actually being HIS minion. This, obviously, was not used.

[[Category:Armada characters]]
[[Category:Built to Rule]]
[[Category:Mini-Cons]]

Leader-1 (Armada)

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Mmerila:

{{factions|minicon|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Leader-1}}
:''Leader-1 is a [[Decepticon]] Allied-[[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Leader-1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This is every freakin' day of his life.]]
'''Leader-1''' was once a wise and benevolent leader of the Mini-Con settlements on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] appropriated the Mini-Cons for his evil purposes, he kept Leader-1 as his own personal attendant. Megatron was cruel to the peaceful Mini-Con, delighting in his misery, and all Leader-1 could do was silently plot his escape.

Slowly, maliciously, a dark corner was being tugged at within Leader-1's mind, as he realized he enjoyed his growing love for domination and sadism. One day, he insists, he'll do away with Megatron once and for all, in the most humiliating and painful way possible. It will be a delicious irony.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Barrel'''

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===

[[Image:Leader-1animated.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Leader-1 is adorable.]]
{{storylink|Metamorphosis|Metamorphosis}}
Early in the search for the Mini-Cons scattered across [[Earth]], Megatron found a [[Mini-Con storage panel]] near the Decepticons' base on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. He activated the panel and was pleased to see Leader-1 appear, as he was Megatron's personal Mini-Con from before their escape. Returning to the base, Megatron chastised the other Decepticons for missing a Mini-Con who was right under their noses. Leader-1 punctuated Megatron's displeasure with an incredibly powerful laserblast from his chest.

Leader-1 spent most of his time perched cutely on Megatron's shoulder, only springing into action when Megatron needed to unlock one of his [[powerlinx]] features.

Megatron used Leader-1 in his gun mode against [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] when they invaded the Decepticon moon base. {{storylink|Conspiracy|Conspiracy}}

After Megatron was upgraded into [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Leader-1 was never seen again.

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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[Image:Leader-1heads.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Leader-1's head design changed from artist to artist (no biggie), issue to issue (it's possible), and sometimes page to page (whaa?).]]
Leader-1, head of [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con village D10]], was one of the Mini-Cons whose entire village was captured by the Decepticons at the beginning of the war one million years ago. He managed to get a distress call sent to [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], who then showed it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1}} When the Mini-Cons escaped from the Decepticon fortress, Leader-1 had the misfortune of being with Megatron at the time, and thus had to serve him for the next four million years. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2}}

When Megatron left for [[Earth]] to hunt down the escaped Mini-Cons, he took Leader-1 with him. During a battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime, he and several other Mini-Cons were powerlinxed to their cruel master. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5}} After losing the battle, Megatron tried to force more power out of poor Leader-1, which only served to weaken the Mini-Con. Luckily, a chance for a bit of revenge opened up shortly afterwards when Megatron captured the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]]. The Decepticon ordered Leader-1 to jam any distress calls from the captured Mini-Cons, but he happily ignored that order, allowing [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] to learn about the kidnapping. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6}} He later combined with Megatron during another clash with the Autobots. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7}}

Eventually, Leader-1 and the rest of the Mini-Cons on Earth were suddenly compelled to gather around a [[Mini-Con Ark|mysterious monolith]], which took off into space after they all entered it. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8}} The Mini-Cons were taken to a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|fortress]] on the moon, where they were imprisoned. Leader-1 suspected that someone had decided to end the war by getting rid of all of them, but soon learned that it was [[Dualor]] who had summoned them. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9}} When the Decepticons assaulted the fortress, Leader-1 shot the [[Destruction Team]] in the back and took over the control room {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10}}, immediately contacting Megatron and giving him directions through the fortress. Ultimately, it turned out that Leader-1 had plans of his own, as he led Megatron into a security chamber and sealed the doors, before turning all of the automated weapons on him. As he gloated about finally getting his revenge for millions of years of indignity, pain, suffering, and torment, Dualor came to and punched him. This brief interruption provided enough time for Megatron to escape and tear his way into the control room, recapturing Leader-1. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11}}

After being forced to spend some time in the [[Punishment Cube]], Leader-1 was ordered to analyze the Decepticons' malfunctioning [[space bridge]]. The Mini-Con found that there was some kind of stress on the inter-spatial network, and scratched it up to outside interference. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} He later reported to Megatron that the Autobots had sent a probe into sub-space to search for the missing Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} Leader-1 was powerlinxed to his master during his battle with a [[Galvatron (G1)|interdimensional visitor]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

Leader-1 ultimately regained his freedom when Megatron released him and the other Decepticon-held Mini-Cons in order to battle [[Unicron]]. And, as Megatron was slowly, tortuously, and systematically disassembled and destroyed by Unicron's internal defense systems, Leader-1 ended up having the last laugh. {{storylink|The End}}

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====More Than Meets The Eye====
When Megatron somehow gained a more powerful form and renamed himself "Galvatron," he discarded Leader-1 in search of an [[Clench (Armada)|even greater enhancement]]. {{storylink|More Than Meets The Eye (Armada)|More Than Meets The Eye: Armada}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comics===
Leader-1 was in Megatron's grasp as far as four million years in the past. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 2|Friends and Foes!}} He was power-linked to his master when the Decepticons first arrived on Earth and clashed with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] {{storylink|First Encounter!}}, and Leader-1's power would've allowed the Decepticon to win if [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] had not decided to help Prime. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 2|Friends and Foes!}} Pretty much the same thing happened a while later, when Megatron tried to stop Prime from sending his Mini-Cons back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}}

Leader-1 was present at the Decepticon base in [[Silver Ridge]] when [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and two other Autobot Mini-Cons broke in and offered to save them from Decepticon captivity. Leader-1 was deeply grateful to Sparkplug...for surrendering himself to the Decepticons! Knowing that Megatron would reward him if he delivered more Mini-Cons to him, Leader-1 grabbed Sparkplug and ordered [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] and [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] to capture the others. The Autobot Mini-Cons fought back and managed to escape, and later pondered if Leader-1 and the others had been corrupted or if the Decepticons had just "let out something that was already there." {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|Into the Lions' Den!}}

After the Decepticons relocated to a base on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], Leader-1 reported to Megatron that [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] was returning from a failed mission. As it turned out, Cyclonus was possessed by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], who attacked the base. Leader-1 power-linked with Megatron in order to fight back against the possessed Decepticon, but the link was severed when [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] brought out the [[sonic destabiliser]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Dawn of Destruction!}}

===Fun Publications ''Cybertron'' comics===
During the chaotic times of the [[Unicron Singularity]], Leader-1 was part of an army of insurgent Mini-Cons fighting against the [[Mini-Con Council of Sages]] over control of one of Cybertron's moons. {{storylink|Revelations Part 4}} When a team of Autobots joined the fray, he attacked [[Sentinel Maximus]] alongside the [[Deep Space Mini-Con Team]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Armada Leader1 toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The toy's head doesn't ever change appearance...]]
*'''Megatron''' w/ '''Leader-1''' (Ultra-Con, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-01'''

: Available only with the larger [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] toy, Leader-1 transforms into a Cybertronic buggy with twin top-mounted blasters. He also has multiple "gun" configurations that allow him to be mounted on [[Powerlinx]] plugs or held in the hands of most toys with a 5mm hand-hole.

: This mold was also used to make [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]] and [[Caliburn]]. He shares engineering with the ''Cybertron'' new-mold Mini-Con [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Leader-1/leader-1.htm More information on Leader-1 at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Armada Clench toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|...Well, okay, but just this one time.]]
*'''Megatron Supermode''' w/ '''Spark Barrel''' (Ultra, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-08'''

: In ''Micron Legend'', Megatron kept the same Mini-Con in his new form, as opposed to ''Armada'' where it was a new character. This version of Leader-1 is basically identical to Clench.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Clench/clench.htm More information on Spark Barrel (well, Clench) at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Black_Micron_Megatron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Black Megatron w/ Barrel (Black)''' (Ultra, 2003)

: A contest prize limited to 100 pieces, Megatron and Leader-1 were [[Redeco|redecoed]] in primarily black with dark purples, grays and olive-greens. The contest was listed in the June 2003 issue of ''Tele-V Magazine'' in Japan.

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*'''Megatron with Leader-1 and Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Leader-1 is made out of building block that can be reconfigured from a reasonable robot to an inaccurate buggy to anything you can think of (as long as it's limited to the few pieces he's made up of). He was only available with the largest ''Transformers Built to Rule'' set, which also included Megatron, [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/BTRLeader-1/leader-1.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Leader-1 at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==
===Mega Super Collection Figure===
*'''Micron Legend Micron Megatron''' (2002)
: A small soft-plastic mini-PVC of Leader-1 came with the [[Heroes of Cybertron#Mega SCF|Mega Super Collection Figure]] version of Megatron.

==Notes==
*Leader-1's name is a homage to [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]], leader of the Guardians from the [[Tonka GoBots]] toy-line/cartoon of the 1980s.

*During the course of American dub of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' cartoon, several characters were mistakenly referred to as "Leader-1". [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] in particular seemed to bear the Leader-1 brunt.

*An abandoned character concept for Leader-1 was revealed by the Hasbro team during their panel at OTFCC 2003. The idea was that Leader-1 would have been deranged, thinking of himself as being the dominant one in his Mini-Con/Bulk partnership, with Megatron actually being HIS minion. This, obviously, was not used.

[[Category:Armada characters]]
[[Category:Built to Rule]]
[[Category:Mini-Cons]]

NEST

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Mmerila: /* Autobots */

{{factions|NEST}}
:''NEST is a military organization from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film series]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:NEST insignia.png|right|300px|]]

Following the disbanding of [[Sector Seven]], '''NEST''' was set up under [[William Lennox]] to create a combined [[United States military|United States Military]]/[[Autobot]] defense force against [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. Though originally an [[United States of America|American]]-Autobot military alliance, it soon expanded to include armed forces from the [[United Kingdom]] and other nations.

:''Polish name:'' '''GNIAZDO''' (only in [[Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|the video game]])

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Alliance3_NEST_rollout.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Hey, that's my line!]]

Approximately one month after the events in [[Mission City]], Sector Seven inadvertently reactivated the [[Decepticon]] [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] and simultaneously attracted the attention of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and the subsequent battle leveled Sector Seven's [[Nevada]] bunker, costing dozens of lives. [[John Keller|Secretary of Defense Keller]] immediately terminated the clandestine group's operations upon learning of the incident.

In the aftermath, Captain Lennox tried to convince his dubious and hostile superiors at the [[Pentagon]] that the Autobots were indeed trustworthy and would be a valuable asset. His superiors impressed upon him that in order for the military to provide full disclosure, the Autobots must cooperate fully, and that the unit was Lennox's responsibility now. After the burial-at-sea of [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and Lennox agreed that for the protection of their mutual homeworld, they must trust each other and work together as a single team. Sometime later, the newly formed NEST command commenced training at the military base on [[Diego Garcia]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}

NEST had a baptism of fire against the [[Decepticon]] scouts [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] and [[Jolt (Movie)|Dead End]] in [[San Francisco]]: the mission was successful although Lennox was criticized for allowing the Autobots to transform on the Golden Gate Bridge. NEST expanded to a multinational force and began taking on Decepticon agents across [[Earth]]: [[Fracture]] and [[Overcast (Movie)|Overcast]] were destroyed in Europe, while [[Dropkick]] and [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] were defeated in [[Florida]]. NEST's victories were tempered with the ultimate sacrifice, such as when [[Salani]] died battling [[Jetstorm (Movie)|Jetstorm]]. When [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] redeployed back to the 'States as [[Sam Witwicky]]'s guardian, NEST received a much-needed boost in Transformers ranks when [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]], [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] came to Earth. This joy was short-lived, however: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}
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===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'' comic.}}
As [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] was spotted in [[Zambia]], gaining control over local rebel groups by using his internal synthesizers to create [[gold]] coins, NEST was deployed to the Zambezi River to battle [[Dropkick]], [[Macerator]], and [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]. [[Beachbreak]] was killed by Starscream while helping Optimus Prime not fall to his death at Victoria Falls. Starscream's Decepticons attempted to destroy a series of dams, but Prime killed Macerator, while Payload was drowned when the humans entered the dam and opened the flood gates.

Epps, Russian scientist [[Petr Andronov]], [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] and [[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knockout]] went to [[Peru]], while Lennox, [[Kaminari Ishihara]], Prime, Ironhide, and [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] arrived in the Western [[Australia]]n Outback. Epps' team fought off [[Ruination (ROTF)|Ruination]] and [[Blademaster]], while Lennox's group encountered [[Kickback (ROTF)|Kickback]], [[Tread]] and [[Trample]]. Before dying, Kickback revealed he was part of a Decepticon faction not under Starscream's command, which were trying to gather enough energy to revive Megatron.

At Diego Garcia, [[crab spy|a small crab]] Decepticon infiltrated the base and hacked into the NEST computers before sneaking back into the sea. Despite the break-in, the NEST team continues their usual business, hunting another [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] and [[Jolt (Movie)|Deadend]] in [[Italy|Rome]]. Unexpectedly, Starscream challenged Prime to single combat inside the Coliseum. There, Prime fell through a trap door to a subway tunnel extension and into a strong set of restraints arranged by Italian criminal [[Bruno Carrera]] - who was promised rule of Europe once Starscream conquered Earth - where he was attacked by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. The humans rescued Prime though, and Barricade and Starscream fled. {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

===Titan Magazines ''Revenge of the Fallen'' comics===

[[Image:Titan3_NESTedwardsairbase.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Where were we in the film? We were... redecorating. Yes.]]

NEST have a secret base in a hanger at Edwards Air Force Base, [[California]], which both monitors for Decepticons and possesses a rapid-reaction strike team for missions on US soil. Ironhide was the commanding officer there, with [[Sergeant Dundee]] as the strike team's leader. At least five people monitor and handle the computer side of things, and like the Diego Garcia base, they work on a raised platform on wheels. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.3|Learning Curve}} A Regional Command base exists in [[Wyoming]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.7|Turnabout}} A second California base is at Andrews Air Force Base. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.9|Culture Shock}}

An overseas base, labelled as forward operations, exists in [[United Kingdom|Scotland's]] Orkney Islands, overseen by [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]. It contains a training facility for Autobots, but does not appear heavily staffed. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.4|New Tricks}}

Optimus was absent for a while, off in [[Australia]] on NEST business. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}

The California NEST team went to [[Las Vegas]] to intercept and capture [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]. They came close, disabling with with electrified cables and almost anchoring him to the ground, only for [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] to muck it up. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.3|Learning Curve}}

Later, when the twins were at Diego Garcia, the Decepticon [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] was captured in Australia. Optimus Prime returned to Diego Garcia with this prisoner, but Sideways was freed when [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] attacked the island. Since the villain should've have gotten that close without being spotted (there's an ocean in the way!), it was clear NEST's security had been compromised. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}

Later, the Wyoming base detected the battle between the twins and [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.7|Turnabout}}

[[Image:Titan9_NESTdiversion.jpg|thumb|left|300px|There is nothing to see here. Honest.]]

Even later than that, after that whole [[The Fallen|Fallen]] thing (see below), NEST attempted to lure [[Reverb (ROTF)|a motorbike Decepticon]] out of traffic in [[Los Angeles]] and into a trap. Unfortunately, [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] fubar-ed the mission and while the target was captured, the damage was extensive. This made [[Theodore Galloway]] ''very'' happy, as it was a new excuse to get NEST shut down.

Two days after that, NEST's Watch-Seven called for help from Andrews Air Force Base, reporting an unknown Cybertronian attacker and requesting back-up. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.9|Culture Shock}}

An ongoing NEST mission is to locate all the [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seekers]] on Earth. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.10| Bring Me the Head of Optimus Prime}}

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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
NEST arrived in Shanghai with a cover story provided by the Chinese government that they were cleaning up a toxic spill in the industrial area. In reality, the Autobot-human military alliance was hunting the sixth group of Decepticon infiltrators detected in the past eight months, with the hopes of cleanly taking out the enemy without members of the public witnessing the secret war. Unfortunately, the Decepticons, Demolishor and [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], wrecked a significant portion of Shanghai before they were defeated by Sideswipe and Optimus Prime. Returning to their base at Diego Garcia, Lennox and Optimus met [[Theodore Galloway]], who was appointed their new Director by the [[President of the United States]], and held a video conference with General [[Morshower]]. Galloway noted President [[Barack Obama|Obama]]'s serious concerns at the destruction during the Shanghai battle, and voiced his opinion that the Decepticons only remained because the Autobots did. Optimus said that if the Autobots were asked to leave, they would do so, but asked Galloway to pass on a message to the President: what if the Autobots leave, and the humans are wrong?

Little did they know, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] was listening in on their conversation, overhearing details such as [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s location in the [[Laurentian Abyss]], and the last [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]] fragment in storage at Diego Garcia. [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] was deployed to steal the fragment, which [[Scalpel]] used to revive their leader. The reborn Megatron went after [[Sam Witwicky]], and Optimus Prime died protecting him. Following Optimus' death, the Decepticons arrived in greater numbers during bolder attacks under the leadership of Megatron's master, [[The Fallen]], with the promise of more if the humans did not turn Sam over to the Decepticons. Galloway ordered the termination of NEST and that the Autobots retreat to Diego Garcia.

But [[Seymour Simmons]] contacted Lennox, revealing he had travelled to [[Egypt]] with Sam to unravel the Decepticons' plot, and that they should bring Optimus Prime's body, as the boy had a plan to resurrect him. Lennox managed to get the information to General Morshower, who managed to arrange assets to be positioned accordingly. During their supposed flight to Diego Garcia, Lennox had the pilots divert to Egypt and then fake engine trouble so Galloway would be forced to parachute off the plane, so they could land outside the [[pyramid]]s instead. Once they set up, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] preformed a flyby and released an [[electromagnetic pulse]], disabling communications, while Soundwave knocked out the [[United States military]] satellite coverage. Once communications were out, Megatron ordered the Decepticons to attack, with a small force landing to engage NEST.

Suspecting something was wrong, Morshower ordered a UAV deployed to observe what was going on, while Simmons was able to use a radio from a [[Jordan]]ian helicopter to request backup from the nearby [[United States Navy#U.S.S. John C. Stennis (CVN-74)|U.S.S. ''John C. Stennis''<nowiki>'</nowiki> battle group]]. Once the UAV confirmed the battle was going on, Morshower deployed all available assets to the region. On the ground, NEST fought a desperate struggle to hold off the Decepticons, until Sam arrived with the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Once again in contact with the military, Sergeant Epps ordered in an airstrike, which managed to destroy most of the Decepticon forces. Megatron survived the strike, and killed Sam, but [[Dynasty of Primes|something]] managed to revive him, and he restored Optimus to life. With the Autobot leader functioning again, NEST watched as he combined with [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] and subsequently defeated The Fallen. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Autobot campaign=====

In the Autobot campaign, before you do a specific mission, Epps will give you what you need to do, and how many Decepticons there are.

=====Decepticon campaign=====

The Decepticon campaign. Soundwave will hack into the NEST satellite to tell which Autobot to destroy.

==Known members==
[[Image:NEST Global Alliance.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Okay 'bots, I know you don't like the cow skull, but [[NEST#Trivia|make up your minds]].]]
===Humans===
{{collist|3|
*[[Petr Andronov]]
*[[Burke]]
*[[Sergeant Dundee|Dundee]]
*[[Robert Epps]]
*[[Graham]]
*[[Kaminari Ishihara]]
*[[Janson]]
*[[William Lennox]]
*[[Marks]]
*[[Salani]]
}}

*All those who complete the NEST missions [http://www.LGNEST.com ]

===Autobots===
[[Image:NESTGlobalAlliancepatch.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Also available in iron-on patch form.]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
*[[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]
*[[Beachbreak]]
*[[Beachcomber (ROTF)|Beachcomber]]
*[[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]]
*[[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]
*[[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]]
*[[Elita-1 (ROTF)|Elita-1]]
*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
*[[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]]
*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]
*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]]
*[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]]
*[[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]
*[[Slap Dash]]
*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Springer (ROTF)|Springer]]
*[[Stratosphere]]
}}

==Trivia==
*What NEST stands for is not mentioned on screen. Depending on who you ask, it means:
**'''Networked Elements: Supporters and Transformers''' ''{{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}''
**'''Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty''' ''{{storylink|The Last Prime}}''
**'''Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Team''' [http://www.lgnest.com/ LG promotional tie-in website]

:TakaraTomy's ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie2/images/nest.swf tie-in website] uses the "Networked Elements: Supporters and Transformers" explanation of the acronym. This makes them the first toy company to explain what N.E.S.T. actually means; thus far, despite the existence of the [[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]] campaign, Hasbro has noticeably not defined the term.

* NEST troopers appeared on Cover B of the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' prequel comic "[[Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2]]" , but were nowhere to be seen in the story inside. This is because most of the covers illustrated by ''Revenge'' concept artist [[Josh Nizzi]] were meant to allude to scenes or situations in the actual ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie itself.

* The native population of [[Diego Garcia]] were [[Wikipedia:Depopulation_of_Diego_Garcia|''expelled'']] from the island to make way for the joint [[United Kingdom]]/United States military bases. The Autobots are led by Optimus Prime, who believes freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Err...

* There is a real US Government agency known as NEST. [[Wikipedia:Nuclear_Emergency_Support_Team|The Nuclear Emergency Support Team]]. Of course, it could just be a cover for joint operations with alien robots. Toxic spill, indeed...

* The [[United Kingdom]], [[Japan]], and [[Russia]] {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}} have contributed tech guys and soldiers; China, [[Australia]] {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}, Argentina {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 2}}, [[Italy]], and [[Zambia]] {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}} ''may'' be part of it, or may just be allowing NEST to enter their territory. Either way, America seems to have sole control over how NEST operates. (That can't make China and Russia happy...)

* The ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline's [[pricepoint|Voyager class]] Ironhide toy features a different NEST symbol on his alt-mode doors; a white Autobot symbol wearing a red beret set within a United Nations-styled logo, with 'special program' written underneath. Meanwhile, Scout class [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]] features a NEST symbol with the Autobot sigil and a downward pointing broadsword (from a NEST special forces patch) replacing the cow's skull. [[Fast Action Battler]] Ironhide has the same sword symbol as Dune Runner. Yet more toys have the globe-and-Autobot insignia shown above. NEST must have a lot of bored designers on staff.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nest}}
[[Category:Human organizations]]
[[Category:NEST| ]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]

Springer (ROTF)

2010-04-20T20:14:04Z

Mmerila:

{{factions|autobotfilm|NEST}}
{{disambig3|Springer}}
:''Springer is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Titan12_Springerdebut.jpg|thumb|300px|Up, up, and awaaaaaayyyy!]]

In a fight, '''Springer''' has formidable brute force he can rely on, which is good, since he is not one of the more skillful bots. Even so, he is smart, but has only risen to the middle of the Autobot ranks.<ref>Springer's Legends Class [[Tech Spec]]s.</ref>

The man's got a reputation, one that makes him sound more monstrous and stubborn that he really is. Don't believe everything you hear though: he's not an ogre, he's just a soldier. A ''soldier's'' soldier, having a combat record to be proud of!

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines===

Springer was summoned to Earth to finish training the cadets [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]], [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]], and [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]]; he taught them his two ground rules, to know your enemy and to do the unexpected (as the enemy would know ''you''!). While Rollbar and Dune Runner would be too intimidated to say anything, Jolt spoke up and requested they be given ''real'' combat duties, and Springer duly got them on some. When [[Tankor (ROTF)|Tankor]] tried to raid a [[NEST]] facility at the Alamo, Springer headed for the area and brought the cadets with him.

Knowing Tankor wouldn't expect a direct assault when he had hostages, Springer duly ''made'' such an assault, giving the cadets cover to free hostages. However, he learnt too late that Tankor was partnered with [[Dirge (ROTF)|Dirge]] and was badly crippled. He would've been shot down if Jolt hadn't disobeyed orders and attacked Tankor. Afterwards, Springer tried to chew out the cadet for disobeying orders... but Jolt just replied that he'd been doing the unexpected. Springer had expected him to follow orders, so he hadn't! The chopper could only sigh at this. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 12|Rules of Engagement}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:ROTF-toy SpringerLegend.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Ditched to make room for a [[Grindor (ROTF)|redeco]].]]

*'''Autobot Springer''' (Legends Class, 2009)

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Legends Class]] figures, Springer is an olive drab and dark gray [[Wikipedia:V-22 Osprey|V-22 Osprey helicopter]]. He has "5PR1N63R" printed on the tops of his wings. His twin engines do not pivot upward like a real Osprey, but the propellers themselves can be flipped up to approximate VTOL capability. In a surprising bit of attention to detail, the port and starboard rotors have opposite "handedness", just like a real aircraft.

:The [[stock photography]] [[:Image:ROTF-toy SpringerLegendStock.jpg|for this toy]] is considerably brighter in color, with a bright base green colors and rich forest green, instead of the final version's far more muted palette.

:This mold was also used to make [[Blades (ROTF)|Blades]] from the [[Kmart]]-[[exclusive]] "War for the Skies" battlepack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Springer/springer.htm More information on Springer at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==
[[Image:Robotheroesspringerstarscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm in the first wave! I must be important!]]
===Robot Heroes===
*'''Autobot Springer / Starscream''' (2009)

: Springer is part of the first wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]" figures, packaged with a new-mold version of [[Starscream (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Starscream]]. He has articulation at both shoulders.
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:ROTF Springer concept.jpg|thumb|250px|right|I've got better things to do tonight than appear in the actual movie!]]
* According to [[Hasbro]]'s Saturday panel at [[BotCon 2009]], Springer was to be an on-screen character in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', but was later dropped. [[Ben Procter]] designed his robot mode,<ref name="procter">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=2772 Ben Procter's concept designs for ROTF]</ref> which also strongly influenced [[Alex Milne]]'s design for [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (another Osprey Transformer) in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'' comic, as well as toyline Autobot [[Blazemaster]].

* Springer is the ''third'' Osprey Transformer in the movieverse, the other two being [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] and [[Ruination (ROTF)|Ruination]]. (Only three Osprey helicopters were part of the [[United States Air Force]] inventory at the time of the first film's release, two of them appearing in the film itself. As of May 2009, there's four of 'em...but the [[United States Marine Corps|Marines]] have, like, 150 of 'em.)

* Given that the real Osprey is 60 feet long, Springer (like most aircraft Transformers) would be rather large if [[scale]] was attended to. He's actually in pretty good scale with the Legends version of [[Devastator (ROTF)#Legends_Class_toys|Devastator]]. Yet his only toys are in the smallest size classes.

* Until April 2010, he was the only NEW mold [[Legends Class]] Transformer to not appear in any fiction.

==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen characters]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]

Springer (ROTF)

2010-04-20T20:12:44Z

Mmerila:

{{factions|autobotfilm|NEST}}
{{disambig3|Springer}}
:''Springer is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Titan12_Springerdebut.jpg|thumb|300px|Up, up, and awaaaaaayyyy!]]

In a fight, '''Springer''' has formidable brute force he can rely on, which is good, since he is not one of the more skillful bots. Even so, he is smart, but has only risen to the middle of the Autobot ranks.<ref>Springer's Legends Class [[Tech Spec]]s.</ref>

The man's got a reputation, one that makes him sound more monstrous and stubborn that he really is. Don't believe everything you hear though: he's not an ogre, he's just a soldier. A ''soldier's'' soldier, having a combat record to be proud of!

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines===

Springer was summoned to Earth to finish training the cadets [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]], [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]], and [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]]; he taught them his two ground rules, to know your enemy and to do the unexpected (as the enemy would know ''you''!). While Rollbar and Dune Runner would be too intimidated to say anything, Jolt spoke up and requested they be given ''real'' combat duties, and Springer duly got them on some. When [[Tankor (ROTF)|Tankor]] tried to raid a [[NEST]] facility at the Alamo, Springer headed for the area and brought the cadets with him.

Knowing Tankor wouldn't expect a direct assault when he had hostages, Springer duly ''made'' such an assault, giving the cadets cover to free hostages. However, he learnt too late that Tankor was partnered with [[Dirge (ROTF)|Dirge]] and was badly crippled. He would've been shot down if Jolt hadn't disobeyed orders and attacked Tankor. Afterwards, Springer tried to chew out the cadet for disobeying orders... but Jolt just replied that he'd been doing the unexpected. Springer had expected him to follow orders, so he hadn't! The chopper could only sigh at this. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 12|Rules of Engagement}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:ROTF-toy SpringerLegend.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Ditched to make room for a [[Grindor (ROTF)|redeco]].]]

*'''Autobot Springer''' (Legends Class, 2009)

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Legends Class]] figures, Springer is an olive drab and dark gray [[Wikipedia:V-22 Osprey|V-22 Osprey helicopter]]. He has "5PR1N63R" printed on the tops of his wings. His twin engines do not pivot upward like a real Osprey, but the propellers themselves can be flipped up to approximate VTOL capability. In a surprising bit of attention to detail, the port and starboard rotors have opposite "handedness", just like a real aircraft.

:The [[stock photography]] [[:Image:ROTF-toy SpringerLegendStock.jpg|for this toy]] is considerably brighter in color, with a bright base green colors and rich forest green, instead of the final version's far more muted palette.

:This mold was also used to make [[Blades (ROTF)|Blades]] from the [[Kmart]]-[[exclusive]] "War for the Skies" battlepack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Springer/springer.htm More information on Springer at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==
[[Image:Robotheroesspringerstarscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm in the first wave! I must be important!]]
===Robot Heroes===
*'''Autobot Springer / Starscream''' (2009)

: Springer is part of the first wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]" figures, packaged with a new-mold version of [[Starscream (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Starscream]]. He has articulation at both shoulders.
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:ROTF Springer concept.jpg|thumb|250px|right|I've got better things to do tonight than appear in the actual movie!]]
* According to [[Hasbro]]'s Saturday panel at [[BotCon 2009]], Springer was to be an on-screen character in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', but was later dropped. [[Ben Procter]] designed his robot mode,<ref name="procter">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=2772 Ben Procter's concept designs for ROTF]</ref> which also strongly influenced [[Alex Milne]]'s design for [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (another Osprey Transformer) in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'' comic, as well as toyline Autobot [[Blazemaster]].

* Springer is the ''third'' Osprey Transformer in the movieverse, the other two being [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] and [[Ruination (ROTF)|Ruination]]. (Only three Osprey helicopters were part of the [[United States Air Force]] inventory at the time of the first film's release, two of them appearing in the film itself. As of May 2009, there's four of 'em...but the [[United States Marine Corps|Marines]] have, like, 150 of 'em.)

* Given that the real Osprey is 60 feet long, Springer (like most aircraft Transformers) would be rather large if [[scale]] was attended to. He's actually in pretty good scale with the Legends version of [[Devastator (ROTF)#Legends_Class_toys|Devastator]]. Yet his only toys are in the smallest size classes.

* Until April 2010, he was the only NEW mold [[Legends Class]] Transformer to not appear in any fiction.

==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen characters]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]

Sparkplug (Armada)

2010-04-18T18:57:09Z

Mmerila:

{{faction|minicon|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Sparkplug}}
:''Sparkplug is a [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] section of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Sparkplug-AR-DVD.jpg|right|300px|thumb|HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAAAAY!]]
'''Sparkplug''' is a good-natured, energetic young [[Mini-Con]] who through the fates of war has become partnered with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. Through this and his heroic actions, he's become something of a leader to his fellow Mini-Cons. He is also one of the few Mini-Cons to advocate siding with the Autobots. While most Mini-Cons view the differences between the Autobots and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] with apathy at best, Sparkplug is firmly aware of what those differences mean to Mini-Cons. He's seen the way [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] treats [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] compared to the way Optimus Prime treats him. Given the choice, Sparkplug gladly prefers the Autobots.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Prime'''
:''Polish name:'' '''Liderus''' (Leaderus)

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====Armada cartoon====
[[Image:Carnival Sparkplug.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Sparkplug, Decepticons have red eyes!]]
Soon after arriving on [[Earth]], both the Autobots and Decepticons detected a Mini-Con signal located in the [[Grand Canyon|<strike>Grand</strike> Big Canyon]]. The Autobots were at a considerable disadvantage during the inevitable confrontation due to the Decepticon strength in numbers and the fact they had to protect their human passengers. But with the help of the kids, Optimus Prime managed to find the Mini-Con panel, whose occupant turned out to be Sparkplug, Optimus Prime's old Mini-Con ally and friend. Together, they [[Powerlinx|Powerlinxed]], activating Optimus's powerful Maximum Blast, which sent the Decepticons into retreat. {{storylink|Comrade}}

While exploring a forest for other Mini-Cons, Optimus Prime left Sparkplug to guard his trailer. Later when the trailer was needed to stop a forest fire, Sparkplug drove it to the Autobots by sitting atop of it in vehicle mode. {{storylink|Jungle}}

Sparkplug stood in front of Optimus Prime to protect him from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. He then '''spoke English''' and summoned the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] for Optimus to use to fend off Megatron. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

After Optimus Prime's destruction, Sparkplug was left floating in space clutching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Crisis}} He then handed it off to Jetfire, who then presented it to Hot Shot as the new Autobot leader. {{storylink|Remorse}} Sparkplug later took the Matrix and held it above his head. Doing so harnessed the power of the Mini-Cons and revived Optimus Prime, who Sparkplug powerlinked with. {{storylink|Miracle}}

====Linkage comic====
Sparkplug and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] appeared as holograms to tell [[Redline]] and his group that they were leaving Earth for Cybertron with the Autobots. {{storylink|Linkage Part 12}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Having miraculously avoided capture by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}}, Sparkplug was instrumental in helping the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] free his Mini-Con brethren from their initial imprisonment by the Decepticons (by getting strapped to a rocket pack by [[Runway]] and drawing fire from the laser-based security system). {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}} After the escape ship broke up and crashed on Earth, he was with [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]], and [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] when [[Rad White|Rad]] accidentally reactivated the Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}}

Later, he convinced the [[Space Mini-Con Team|Space Mini-Con Team ]] to help rescue Rad, who was himself strapped in a space mine in a mine field surrounding the Mini-Con moon base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

In the Arctic soon after, when one of the escape pods from the [[Moon Base]] had been tracked there, he powerlinxed with Optimus Prime, without holding back power, in order to stop Cyclonus (who'd been driven mad by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] because they were overloading him with ''their'' power). Optimus then confronted Sparkplug, asking why he'd held power back even though the two trusted each other. Sparkplug explained the lore about their power and that it could save or destroy the universe, only to discover Optimus had mysteriously vanished. Power. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

Sparkplug accompanied the dimension-traveler, [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], and [[Comettor]] in Over-Run's travel pod to find Optimus (who had been sent to a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] about to be eaten by [[Unicron]]), and was upgraded along with Optimus by the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide|Worlds Collide}} He was last seen standing with Optimus after the Chaos Bringer had been dealt a crippling blow by the Mini-Con Matrix. {{storylink|The End|The End}}

===Transformers Playstation 2 Game===
He is Optimus Prime's Mini-Con partner. You can run him over!

===''Timelines''===
With the [[Unicron Singularity]] forcing the evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Sparkplug and a number of Autobot leaders were summoned to the ''[[Iron Hope]]'', where [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] dispatched them across the galaxy to locate the lost Autobot colony worlds. Sparkplug was given command of the ''[[Valiant]]'' and sent to the [[Betelgeuse]] region. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Arm-toy Sparkplug.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I look like [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], but my name is [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]. Some people think I look like [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], but pretty much everyone calls me [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]]. The Japanese call me [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], but the Polish call me Leaderus. I call myself confused.]]
* '''Optimus Prime with Sparkplug''' (Super, 2002/2003)
** ''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MC-01'''

: Sparkplug transforms into a Lamborghini Diablo sports car. His robot mode bears a passing resemblance to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Autobot]] [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s cartoon model. He was only available with his larger partner [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]. The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release made a minor change to Sparkplug's deco, giving him medium-gray windows rather than the dark purple of the [[Hasbro]] version.

: This mold was redecoed to make [[Atlas]] and [[Drop-Test]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{Anchor|Green}}
* '''Prime Super Mode''' (Mini-Con, 2003)

: The August 2003 issue of ''TV-kun'' magazine in Japan included a special promotional "powered up" [[redeco]] of the Sparkplug toy in green. Also included was a little cardboard roadway and punch-out "targets" of various Decepticons for him to knock over.
: According to the brief ''Transformers'' section of the magazine, Sparkplug takes on this coloration when the other Mini-Cons give him their strength. When Powerlinxed to Super Optimus Prime in this mode, he causes Prime's cannon to fire a powerful energy blast that takes the shape of Sparkplug's robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/GreenPrime/prime.htm More information on Super Mode Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Arm-toy SparkplugCorona.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
* '''Powerlinx Optimus Prime with Corona Sparkplug''' (Super, 2003)

: For the "Powerlinx" redeco of Optimus Prime, the original Sparkplug was [[Retool|retooled]] into a Cybertronian sports car with roof-lights and given a gold-chrome finish. (This finish seems to be a lot more durable than the chrome found on the [[Transmetal]] toys, being very resistant to flaking.) It is the only part of the set that was retooled, possibly because the yellow parts of Sparkplug are on their own mold tree (i.e., there are no other yellow-plastic parts to Super Optimus Prime), meaning an easy change to make.

: This mold was used to make [[Chrome]], [[Synapse]] and [[Road Rebel]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Corona Sparkplug at TFU.info].

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*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)

: Released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving), this K-Mart store [[exclusive]] bundled together Super Optimus Prime, Sparkplug, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] and (oddly enough) [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. This release of Sparkplug is identical to the original; out of the entire set, only Optimus received a deco change.

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* '''Optimus Prime with Sparkplug''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: Available only in the large ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime set, this version of Sparkplug is a building-block "figure" that partially transforms, partially gets rebuilt from robot to vehicle mode and back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/BTRSparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Built to Rule Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

===Energon===
*'''Overload with Rollout & Optimus Prime with Corona Sparkplug''' (Multi-pack, 2004)

: Part of a very large CostCo exclusive set during ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', Corona Sparkplug comes with extensively redecoed versions of ''Armada'' super-class Optimus Prime, [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] and [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]. Despite the extensive color changes made to Optimus, Corona Sparkplug is identical to his normal ''Armada'' release.

==Trivia==
* Sparkplug's robot mode design appears to be an homage to [[Bumblebee (G1)|G1 Bumblebee]]'s cartoon model, with a similar head, "pipe" biceps, hood-feet and roof-chest. Well, and being yellow. His own cartoon model kind of downplays the similarity of the noggin. The [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic changed his head design practically every issue, with some being more Bumblebee-esque than others. Some people think he looks like Sunstreaker due to his exotic car mode and his roof chest.
* Due to bad American dubbing of ''Armada'', Sparkplug has been called Leader-1 several times through the course of the series. In fact, the first episode he appeared in, EVERYONE was calling him Leader-1. Talk about an identity crisis.

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm Sparkplug at TFU.info.]

{{charstub}}
[[Category:Armada characters]]
[[Category:Built to Rule]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Energon characters]]
[[Category:Mini-Cons]]

Sparkplug (Armada)

2010-04-18T18:56:36Z

Mmerila:

{{faction|minicon|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Sparkplug}}
:''Sparkplug is a [[Autobots]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] section of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Sparkplug-AR-DVD.jpg|right|300px|thumb|HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAAAAY!]]
'''Sparkplug''' is a good-natured, energetic young [[Mini-Con]] who through the fates of war has become partnered with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. Through this and his heroic actions, he's become something of a leader to his fellow Mini-Cons. He is also one of the few Mini-Cons to advocate siding with the Autobots. While most Mini-Cons view the differences between the Autobots and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] with apathy at best, Sparkplug is firmly aware of what those differences mean to Mini-Cons. He's seen the way [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] treats [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] compared to the way Optimus Prime treats him. Given the choice, Sparkplug gladly prefers the Autobots.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Prime'''
:''Polish name:'' '''Liderus''' (Leaderus)

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====Armada cartoon====
[[Image:Carnival Sparkplug.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Sparkplug, Decepticons have red eyes!]]
Soon after arriving on [[Earth]], both the Autobots and Decepticons detected a Mini-Con signal located in the [[Grand Canyon|<strike>Grand</strike> Big Canyon]]. The Autobots were at a considerable disadvantage during the inevitable confrontation due to the Decepticon strength in numbers and the fact they had to protect their human passengers. But with the help of the kids, Optimus Prime managed to find the Mini-Con panel, whose occupant turned out to be Sparkplug, Optimus Prime's old Mini-Con ally and friend. Together, they [[Powerlinx|Powerlinxed]], activating Optimus's powerful Maximum Blast, which sent the Decepticons into retreat. {{storylink|Comrade}}

While exploring a forest for other Mini-Cons, Optimus Prime left Sparkplug to guard his trailer. Later when the trailer was needed to stop a forest fire, Sparkplug drove it to the Autobots by sitting atop of it in vehicle mode. {{storylink|Jungle}}

Sparkplug stood in front of Optimus Prime to protect him from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. He then '''spoke English''' and summoned the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] for Optimus to use to fend off Megatron. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

After Optimus Prime's destruction, Sparkplug was left floating in space clutching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Crisis}} He then handed it off to Jetfire, who then presented it to Hot Shot as the new Autobot leader. {{storylink|Remorse}} Sparkplug later took the Matrix and held it above his head. Doing so harnessed the power of the Mini-Cons and revived Optimus Prime, who Sparkplug powerlinked with. {{storylink|Miracle}}

====Linkage comic====
Sparkplug and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] appeared as holograms to tell [[Redline]] and his group that they were leaving Earth for Cybertron with the Autobots. {{storylink|Linkage Part 12}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Having miraculously avoided capture by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}}, Sparkplug was instrumental in helping the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] free his Mini-Con brethren from their initial imprisonment by the Decepticons (by getting strapped to a rocket pack by [[Runway]] and drawing fire from the laser-based security system). {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}} After the escape ship broke up and crashed on Earth, he was with [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]], and [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] when [[Rad White|Rad]] accidentally reactivated the Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}}

Later, he convinced the [[Space Mini-Con Team|Space Mini-Con Team ]] to help rescue Rad, who was himself strapped in a space mine in a mine field surrounding the Mini-Con moon base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

In the Arctic soon after, when one of the escape pods from the [[Moon Base]] had been tracked there, he powerlinxed with Optimus Prime, without holding back power, in order to stop Cyclonus (who'd been driven mad by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] because they were overloading him with ''their'' power). Optimus then confronted Sparkplug, asking why he'd held power back even though the two trusted each other. Sparkplug explained the lore about their power and that it could save or destroy the universe, only to discover Optimus had mysteriously vanished. Power. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

Sparkplug accompanied the dimension-traveler, [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], and [[Comettor]] in Over-Run's travel pod to find Optimus (who had been sent to a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] about to be eaten by [[Unicron]]), and was upgraded along with Optimus by the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide|Worlds Collide}} He was last seen standing with Optimus after the Chaos Bringer had been dealt a crippling blow by the Mini-Con Matrix. {{storylink|The End|The End}}

===Transformers Playstation 2 Game===
He is Optimus Prime's Mini-Con partner. You can run him over!

===''Timelines''===
With the [[Unicron Singularity]] forcing the evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Sparkplug and a number of Autobot leaders were summoned to the ''[[Iron Hope]]'', where [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] dispatched them across the galaxy to locate the lost Autobot colony worlds. Sparkplug was given command of the ''[[Valiant]]'' and sent to the [[Betelgeuse]] region. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Arm-toy Sparkplug.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I look like [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], but my name is [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]. Some people think I look like [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], but pretty much everyone calls me [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]]. The Japanese call me [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], but the Polish call me Leaderus. I call myself confused.]]
* '''Optimus Prime with Sparkplug''' (Super, 2002/2003)
** ''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MC-01'''

: Sparkplug transforms into a Lamborghini Diablo sports car. His robot mode bears a passing resemblance to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Autobot]] [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s cartoon model. He was only available with his larger partner [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]. The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release made a minor change to Sparkplug's deco, giving him medium-gray windows rather than the dark purple of the [[Hasbro]] version.

: This mold was redecoed to make [[Atlas]] and [[Drop-Test]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

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* '''Prime Super Mode''' (Mini-Con, 2003)

: The August 2003 issue of ''TV-kun'' magazine in Japan included a special promotional "powered up" [[redeco]] of the Sparkplug toy in green. Also included was a little cardboard roadway and punch-out "targets" of various Decepticons for him to knock over.
: According to the brief ''Transformers'' section of the magazine, Sparkplug takes on this coloration when the other Mini-Cons give him their strength. When Powerlinxed to Super Optimus Prime in this mode, he causes Prime's cannon to fire a powerful energy blast that takes the shape of Sparkplug's robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/GreenPrime/prime.htm More information on Super Mode Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Arm-toy SparkplugCorona.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
* '''Powerlinx Optimus Prime with Corona Sparkplug''' (Super, 2003)

: For the "Powerlinx" redeco of Optimus Prime, the original Sparkplug was [[Retool|retooled]] into a Cybertronian sports car with roof-lights and given a gold-chrome finish. (This finish seems to be a lot more durable than the chrome found on the [[Transmetal]] toys, being very resistant to flaking.) It is the only part of the set that was retooled, possibly because the yellow parts of Sparkplug are on their own mold tree (i.e., there are no other yellow-plastic parts to Super Optimus Prime), meaning an easy change to make.

: This mold was used to make [[Chrome]], [[Synapse]] and [[Road Rebel]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Corona Sparkplug at TFU.info].

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*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)

: Released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving), this K-Mart store [[exclusive]] bundled together Super Optimus Prime, Sparkplug, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] and (oddly enough) [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. This release of Sparkplug is identical to the original; out of the entire set, only Optimus received a deco change.

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* '''Optimus Prime with Sparkplug''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: Available only in the large ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime set, this version of Sparkplug is a building-block "figure" that partially transforms, partially gets rebuilt from robot to vehicle mode and back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/BTRSparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Built to Rule Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

===Energon===
*'''Overload with Rollout & Optimus Prime with Corona Sparkplug''' (Multi-pack, 2004)

: Part of a very large CostCo exclusive set during ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', Corona Sparkplug comes with extensively redecoed versions of ''Armada'' super-class Optimus Prime, [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] and [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]. Despite the extensive color changes made to Optimus, Corona Sparkplug is identical to his normal ''Armada'' release.

==Trivia==
* Sparkplug's robot mode design appears to be an homage to [[Bumblebee (G1)|G1 Bumblebee]]'s cartoon model, with a similar head, "pipe" biceps, hood-feet and roof-chest. Well, and being yellow. His own cartoon model kind of downplays the similarity of the noggin. The [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic changed his head design practically every issue, with some being more Bumblebee-esque than others. Some people think he looks like Sunstreaker due to his exotic car mode and his roof chest.
* Due to bad American dubbing of ''Armada'', Sparkplug has been called Leader-1 several times through the course of the series. In fact, the first episode he appeared in, EVERYONE was calling him Leader-1. Talk about an identity crisis.

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm Sparkplug at TFU.info.]

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)

2010-04-17T19:17:54Z

Mmerila: /* Target exclusives */

{{nav-rotf}}

These are the officially announced toys for the 2009 live-action film ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]].''

The toyline was preceded by [[Movie (toyline)|the Movie toyline]] and led directly into the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' toyline.

==Toyline==
===Action figures "main line"===
====Legends Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF Legends Bumblebee.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Bumblebee, a wave 1 Legends class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Springer (ROTF)|Autobot Springer]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Enforcer Ironhide]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]
* [[The Fallen]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Tankor (ROTF)|Tankor]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
* Recon Bumblebee
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Bluesteel Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Armor Optimus Prime]]
* [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]]
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Stealth Bumblebee]]
}}

====Scout Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTFtoy-RansackScout.jpg|thumb|250px|Ransack, a wave 2 Scout class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]]
* [[Dirt Boss (ROTF)|Dirt Boss]]
* [[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]]
* [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]]
* [[Depthcharge]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]]
* [[Reverb (ROTF)|Reverb]]
* [[Scalpel]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ejector]]
* [[Nightbeat (ROTF)|Nightbeat]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]]
* [[Wideload (ROTF)|Wideload]]
* [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]]
* [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]]
}}

====Deluxe Class====
'''Preview wave'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
}}
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF deluxe Rampage.jpg|thumb|250px|Rampage, a wave 1 Deluxe class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Deep Desert Brawl]]
* [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat)
* [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Interrogator Barricade]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Cannon Bumblebee]]
* [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax)
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
* [[Blazemaster]]
* [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck)
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
* [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]]
* [[Scorponok (Movie)|Stalker Scorponok]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Gears (ROTF)|Autobot Gears]]
* [[Thrust (ROTF)|Thrust]]
}}
'''Wave 7'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Tuner Mudflap]]
* [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Alliance Bumblebee]]
* [[Dirge (ROTF)|Dirge]]
}}
'''Wave 8'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Strike Mission Sideswipe]]
* [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]]
}}
'''Wave 9'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (red)
* [[Evac (Movie)|Evac]]
}}

====Battle two-packs====
* [[NEST]] Battle two-pack, contains:
** [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (NEST redeco)
** [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (black)

====Voyager Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:Stratosphere ROTF Voyager toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Stratosphere, a wave 4 Voyager class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Desert Tracker Ratchet]]
* [[The Fallen#Revenge of the Fallen 2| The Fallen]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Stratosphere]] (with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] mini-figure)
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Jungle Attack Ironhide]]
}}
'''Wave 7'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Defender Optimus Prime]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF HumanAlliance Bumblebee&Sam.jpg|thumb|250px|Bumblebee with Sam Witwicky, a wave 1 Human Alliance class figure set.]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky]]
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] / [[Robert Epps|Tech Sergeant Epps]]
'''Wave 3'''
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] / [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] / [[Mikaela Banes]]
'''Wave 4'''
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] / [[Frenzy (Movie)|Decepticon Frenzy]]
'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] / [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] / [[Seymour Simmons]]

{{-}}

====Leader Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|250px|Optimus Prime, a wave 1 Leader class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}

'''Wave 2'''
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]

'''Wave 3'''
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Shadow Command Megatron]]

====Ultimate====
[[Image:ROTF UltimateBumblebee.jpg|thumb|250px|Bumblebee Battle Charged, an Ultimate figure.]]
'''Wave 1'''
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged]]
{{-}}
====Supreme Combiner Class====
[[Image:ROTF Devastator combiner toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|PREPARE FOR <s>EXTERMINATION</s> DISAPPOINTMENT]]
'''[[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]] six pack, contains:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
* [[Scrapper (ROTF)|Decepticon Scrapper]]
}}
{{-}}

===Fast Transformers Fun===
====Gravity Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bolt Bumblebee]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Nitro Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Battle Steel Optimus Prime]]
}}

====Fast Action Battlers====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Pulse Blast Bumblebee]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Electro Whip Jolt]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Double Blade Optimus Prime]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Cannon Blast Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Devastation Blast Long Haul]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Photon Missile Jetfire]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Beam Blast Autobot Ratchet]]
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Magna Missile Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Grapple Grip Mudflap]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Sword Slash Starscream]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Cannon Force Ironhide]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Battle Blade Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Missile Blast Skids]]
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Missile Assault Grindor]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Sand Attack Bumblebee]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Cyber Pursuit Arcee]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Night Blades Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Armor Optimus Prime]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Spark Blast Jolt]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Offroad Autobot Skids]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Rally Mudflap]]
}}

====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Battle Chargers=====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
'''Wave 3'''
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Stealth Bumblebee]]
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Cyber Armor Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Hyper Speed Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]

=====27 MHz radio controlled=====
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
}}

=====Battle Series=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] ('70s Camaro) vs [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*02 — [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] vs [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*03 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]
*04 — [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] vs [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
*05 — [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*06 — [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]] vs [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
*07 — [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] vs [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
*08 — [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]] vs [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}

=====Combat Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
[[Image:ROTF RPMs Ratchet.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Oh, THERE'S where I left my robot mode!]]
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
*02 — [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*03 — [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*04 — [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
}}

=====Commander Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*02 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2007 Camaro)
*03 — [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*04 — [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
}}

=====Speed Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
*02 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2009 Camaro)
*03 — [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
*04 — [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
}}

=====Combat Series 2 (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
*02 — [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Jolt]]
*03 — [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]]
*04 — [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
}}

=====Metal Heroes Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2007 Camaro)
*02 — [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
*03 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
}}

=====Track Set=====
* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator Showdown]] playset with [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]

===Role play===
====Helmet Role Play====
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] Voice Mixer Helmet
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] Voice Changer Helmet

====Robot Weapons Role Play====
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] Plasma Cannon

===Plain Transformers Fun===
====Mr Potato Head Transformers====
* [[Bumble Spud]]

====Power Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|2|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]

====Mega Power Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jetpower Optimus Prime]]
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]]

====Robot Heroes====
=====Two-packs=====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] & [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] & [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] & [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Springer (ROTF)|Autobot Springer]] & [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] & [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] & [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] & [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}

====="Battle Scenes" multi-packs=====
'''Wave 1'''
* "Battle for the Allspark", contains:
{{collist|3|
:* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] ([[alternate mode]])
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Sam Witwicky]]
:* [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
:* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
}}
* "Battle of the Fallen", contains:
:* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jetpower Optimus Prime]]
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (alternate mode)
:* [[The Fallen]]
'''Wave 2'''
* "Shanghai Shootout", contains:
:* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (robot mode)
:* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck)
:* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (robot mode)
:* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (alternate mode)
* "Desert Devastation", contains:
:* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]]
:* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (alternate mode)
:* [[William Lennox|Captain William Lennox]]
{{Note|Wave 2 has reportedly been sighted in stores, but several months later, it appears that the distribution is about as bad as it was for ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Vector Prime]] or the last wave of the ''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Real Gear Robot]]s.}}

===Collector===
====Robot Replicas====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF) |Sideswipe]]
* [[The Fallen |The Fallen]]
}}

===Store exclusives===
====[[Costco]] exclusives====
*"Surface to Air Showdown" two-pack (Voyager Class), contains:
:*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
:*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]

====[[Kmart]] exclusives====
*"[[War for the Skies]]" four-pack (Legends Class), contains:
:*[[Blades (ROTF)|Autobot Blades]]
:*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
:*[[Spinister (ROTF)|Spinister]]
:*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Nebular Starscream]]

====[[Sam's Club]] exclusives====
*"Autobot Strike Mission" four-pack, contains:
:*[[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]
:*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]
:*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
:*[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (with battle damage)

====[[Target]] exclusives====
[[Image:ROTFtoy-TheFallenVoyagerorange.jpg|right|thumb|250px|From Egyptian god to Tiki god!]]
* '''[[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]]''' five pack, contains:
:* [[Silverbolt (ROTF)|Silverbolt]]
:* [[Airazor (ROTF)|Airazor]]
:* [[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]]
:* [[Fireflight (ROTF)|Fireflight]]
:* [[Skydive (Movie)|Skydive]]
* '''[[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]]''' five pack, contains:
:* [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]]
:* [[Blast Off (ROTF)|Blast Off]]
:* [[Vortex (ROTF)|Vortex]]
:* [[Brawl (ROTF)|Decepticon Brawl]]
:* [[Swindle (ROTF)|Swindle]]
* [[The Fallen]] (burning)
* "[[Straightaway Shootout]]" five-pack (Legends Class), contains:
:*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
:*[[Runamuck (ROTF)|Runamuck]]
:*[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]]
:*[[Sparkcrusher]]
* '''[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]''' Legends Class 2-Pack
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]/[[Shadow Striker (ROTF)|Shadow Striker]]
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Rally Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Offroad Skids]]
:*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]/[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]

====[[Toys"R"Us]] exclusives====

* "Master of [[Metallikato]]": [[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] vs. [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]]

* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Rescue Ratchet]] vs. [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Titanium Series)
* [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] vs. [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]] (Titanium Series)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Offroad Ironhide]] vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Deep Desert Brawl]] (Titanium Series)

* "Gathering at the Nemesis" three-pack, contains:
:* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (Deluxe, blue)
:* [[The Fallen]] (Voyager)
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] ([[redeco]] of [[Movie (toyline)|Movie]] Voyager Megatron)

* "Back Road Brawl": [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] vs. [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (green)

* "Shanghai Showdown": [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck) vs. [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (white)

====[[Walmart]] exclusives====
* [[Skywarp (ROTF)|Skywarp]]
* [[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]]
* "[[The Fury of Fearswoop]]" three-pack, contains:
:*[[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] (Deluxe)
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Legends, "battle damaged")
:*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (Legends, "battle damaged")
* "[[Super Tuner Throwdown]]" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]] (Deluxe)
:*[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (Deluxe)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Leader Class) with "Bonus Value" Deluxe Class [[Camshaft (Movie)|Autobot Camshaft]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Leader Class) with "Bonus Value" Deluxe Class [[Camshaft (Movie)|Autobot Camshaft]]
* Legends-class Devastator seven-pack
* "Road Rival Showdown" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Beachcomber (ROTF)|Beachcomber]] (Scout)
:*[[Deadlift]] (Scout)
* "Windy City Chase" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Slap Dash]] (Scout)
:*[[Trenchmouth]] (Scout)

===Sub-lines===
====N.E.S.T. Global Alliance====
{{main|N.E.S.T. Global Alliance}}

===Non-US market Hasbro releases===
====Multi-packs====
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]] vs. [[sideways (ROTF)|Decepticon Sideways]] two-pack
{{Note|Thus far, this [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive two-pack has only been released in the United Kingdom and Germany. Or in Australia as a Target exclusive}}

===Toys confirmed for Japan but not for the USA===
====Legends Class====
{{collist|3|
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Decepticon Mixmaster]]
* [[Overload (ROTF)|Decepticon Overload]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Decepticon Rampage]]
* [[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
* [[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]
}}
{{Note|While a multi-pack of all 7 Constructicons is being released in the United States as a Walmart [[exclusive]], the individually packed toys are exclusive to Japan.}}
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with battle damage
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] with battle damage
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Voyager Class====
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor Shanghai Attack]] (white)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jet Power Optimus Prime]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Megatron (Movie)#toys|Megatron]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
====Leader Class====
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Buster Optimus Prime]]

====Exclusives====
'''C3xHobby Convention'''
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] black version

'''Tsutaya Records'''
*EZ Collection Bumblebee clear version

'''Amazon Japan'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] black version

'''Lawson'''
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] desert version

===Toys confirmed for Asia but not for the USA===
====Multi-packs====
*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] / [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Buster Optimus Prime]]
{{Note|This unique two-pack of Leader Class Jetfire and Buster Optimus Prime has thus far only been released in Hong Kong. It was ''apparently'' produced by [[TakaraTomy]], but is allegedly distributed by [[Hasbro]] UK. Details are still sketchy at this point.}}

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)

2010-04-17T19:16:06Z

Mmerila: /* Walmart exclusives */

{{nav-rotf}}

These are the officially announced toys for the 2009 live-action film ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]].''

The toyline was preceded by [[Movie (toyline)|the Movie toyline]] and led directly into the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' toyline.

==Toyline==
===Action figures "main line"===
====Legends Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF Legends Bumblebee.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Bumblebee, a wave 1 Legends class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Springer (ROTF)|Autobot Springer]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Enforcer Ironhide]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]
* [[The Fallen]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Tankor (ROTF)|Tankor]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
* Recon Bumblebee
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Bluesteel Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Armor Optimus Prime]]
* [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]]
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Stealth Bumblebee]]
}}

====Scout Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTFtoy-RansackScout.jpg|thumb|250px|Ransack, a wave 2 Scout class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]]
* [[Dirt Boss (ROTF)|Dirt Boss]]
* [[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]]
* [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]]
* [[Depthcharge]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]]
* [[Reverb (ROTF)|Reverb]]
* [[Scalpel]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ejector]]
* [[Nightbeat (ROTF)|Nightbeat]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]]
* [[Wideload (ROTF)|Wideload]]
* [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]]
* [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]]
}}

====Deluxe Class====
'''Preview wave'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
}}
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF deluxe Rampage.jpg|thumb|250px|Rampage, a wave 1 Deluxe class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Deep Desert Brawl]]
* [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat)
* [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Interrogator Barricade]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Cannon Bumblebee]]
* [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax)
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
* [[Blazemaster]]
* [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck)
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
* [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]]
* [[Scorponok (Movie)|Stalker Scorponok]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Gears (ROTF)|Autobot Gears]]
* [[Thrust (ROTF)|Thrust]]
}}
'''Wave 7'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Tuner Mudflap]]
* [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Alliance Bumblebee]]
* [[Dirge (ROTF)|Dirge]]
}}
'''Wave 8'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Strike Mission Sideswipe]]
* [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]]
}}
'''Wave 9'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (red)
* [[Evac (Movie)|Evac]]
}}

====Battle two-packs====
* [[NEST]] Battle two-pack, contains:
** [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (NEST redeco)
** [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (black)

====Voyager Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:Stratosphere ROTF Voyager toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Stratosphere, a wave 4 Voyager class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Desert Tracker Ratchet]]
* [[The Fallen#Revenge of the Fallen 2| The Fallen]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Stratosphere]] (with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] mini-figure)
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Jungle Attack Ironhide]]
}}
'''Wave 7'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Defender Optimus Prime]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF HumanAlliance Bumblebee&Sam.jpg|thumb|250px|Bumblebee with Sam Witwicky, a wave 1 Human Alliance class figure set.]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky]]
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] / [[Robert Epps|Tech Sergeant Epps]]
'''Wave 3'''
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] / [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] / [[Mikaela Banes]]
'''Wave 4'''
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] / [[Frenzy (Movie)|Decepticon Frenzy]]
'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] / [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] / [[Seymour Simmons]]

{{-}}

====Leader Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|250px|Optimus Prime, a wave 1 Leader class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}

'''Wave 2'''
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]

'''Wave 3'''
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Shadow Command Megatron]]

====Ultimate====
[[Image:ROTF UltimateBumblebee.jpg|thumb|250px|Bumblebee Battle Charged, an Ultimate figure.]]
'''Wave 1'''
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged]]
{{-}}
====Supreme Combiner Class====
[[Image:ROTF Devastator combiner toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|PREPARE FOR <s>EXTERMINATION</s> DISAPPOINTMENT]]
'''[[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]] six pack, contains:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
* [[Scrapper (ROTF)|Decepticon Scrapper]]
}}
{{-}}

===Fast Transformers Fun===
====Gravity Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bolt Bumblebee]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Nitro Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Battle Steel Optimus Prime]]
}}

====Fast Action Battlers====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Pulse Blast Bumblebee]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Electro Whip Jolt]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Double Blade Optimus Prime]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Cannon Blast Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Devastation Blast Long Haul]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Photon Missile Jetfire]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Beam Blast Autobot Ratchet]]
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Magna Missile Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Grapple Grip Mudflap]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Sword Slash Starscream]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Cannon Force Ironhide]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Battle Blade Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Missile Blast Skids]]
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Missile Assault Grindor]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Sand Attack Bumblebee]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Cyber Pursuit Arcee]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Night Blades Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Armor Optimus Prime]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Spark Blast Jolt]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Offroad Autobot Skids]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Rally Mudflap]]
}}

====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Battle Chargers=====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
'''Wave 3'''
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Stealth Bumblebee]]
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Cyber Armor Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Hyper Speed Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]

=====27 MHz radio controlled=====
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
}}

=====Battle Series=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] ('70s Camaro) vs [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*02 — [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] vs [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*03 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]
*04 — [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] vs [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
*05 — [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*06 — [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]] vs [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
*07 — [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] vs [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
*08 — [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]] vs [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}

=====Combat Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
[[Image:ROTF RPMs Ratchet.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Oh, THERE'S where I left my robot mode!]]
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
*02 — [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*03 — [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*04 — [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
}}

=====Commander Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*02 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2007 Camaro)
*03 — [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*04 — [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
}}

=====Speed Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
*02 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2009 Camaro)
*03 — [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
*04 — [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
}}

=====Combat Series 2 (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
*02 — [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Jolt]]
*03 — [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]]
*04 — [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
}}

=====Metal Heroes Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2007 Camaro)
*02 — [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
*03 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
}}

=====Track Set=====
* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator Showdown]] playset with [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]

===Role play===
====Helmet Role Play====
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] Voice Mixer Helmet
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] Voice Changer Helmet

====Robot Weapons Role Play====
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] Plasma Cannon

===Plain Transformers Fun===
====Mr Potato Head Transformers====
* [[Bumble Spud]]

====Power Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|2|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]

====Mega Power Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jetpower Optimus Prime]]
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]]

====Robot Heroes====
=====Two-packs=====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] & [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] & [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] & [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Springer (ROTF)|Autobot Springer]] & [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] & [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] & [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] & [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}

====="Battle Scenes" multi-packs=====
'''Wave 1'''
* "Battle for the Allspark", contains:
{{collist|3|
:* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] ([[alternate mode]])
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Sam Witwicky]]
:* [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
:* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
}}
* "Battle of the Fallen", contains:
:* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jetpower Optimus Prime]]
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (alternate mode)
:* [[The Fallen]]
'''Wave 2'''
* "Shanghai Shootout", contains:
:* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (robot mode)
:* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck)
:* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (robot mode)
:* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (alternate mode)
* "Desert Devastation", contains:
:* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]]
:* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (alternate mode)
:* [[William Lennox|Captain William Lennox]]
{{Note|Wave 2 has reportedly been sighted in stores, but several months later, it appears that the distribution is about as bad as it was for ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Vector Prime]] or the last wave of the ''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Real Gear Robot]]s.}}

===Collector===
====Robot Replicas====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF) |Sideswipe]]
* [[The Fallen |The Fallen]]
}}

===Store exclusives===
====[[Costco]] exclusives====
*"Surface to Air Showdown" two-pack (Voyager Class), contains:
:*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
:*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]

====[[Kmart]] exclusives====
*"[[War for the Skies]]" four-pack (Legends Class), contains:
:*[[Blades (ROTF)|Autobot Blades]]
:*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
:*[[Spinister (ROTF)|Spinister]]
:*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Nebular Starscream]]

====[[Sam's Club]] exclusives====
*"Autobot Strike Mission" four-pack, contains:
:*[[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]
:*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]
:*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
:*[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (with battle damage)

====[[Target]] exclusives====
[[Image:ROTFtoy-TheFallenVoyagerorange.jpg|right|thumb|250px|From Egyptian god to Tiki god!]]
* '''[[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]]''' five pack, contains:
:* [[Silverbolt (ROTF)|Silverbolt]]
:* [[Airazor (ROTF)|Airazor]]
:* [[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]]
:* [[Fireflight (ROTF)|Fireflight]]
:* [[Skydive (Movie)|Skydive]]
* '''[[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]]''' five pack, contains:
:* [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]]
:* [[Blast Off (ROTF)|Blast Off]]
:* [[Vortex (ROTF)|Vortex]]
:* [[Brawl (ROTF)|Decepticon Brawl]]
:* [[Swindle (ROTF)|Swindle]]
* [[The Fallen]] (burning)
* "Straightaway Shootout" five-pack (Legends Class), contains:
:*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
:*[[Runamuck (ROTF)|Runamuck]]
:*[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]]
:*[[Sparkcrusher]]
* '''[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]''' Legends Class 2-Pack
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]/[[Shadow Striker (ROTF)|Shadow Striker]]
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Rally Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Offroad Skids]]
:*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]/[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]

====[[Toys"R"Us]] exclusives====

* "Master of [[Metallikato]]": [[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] vs. [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]]

* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Rescue Ratchet]] vs. [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Titanium Series)
* [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] vs. [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]] (Titanium Series)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Offroad Ironhide]] vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Deep Desert Brawl]] (Titanium Series)

* "Gathering at the Nemesis" three-pack, contains:
:* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (Deluxe, blue)
:* [[The Fallen]] (Voyager)
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] ([[redeco]] of [[Movie (toyline)|Movie]] Voyager Megatron)

* "Back Road Brawl": [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] vs. [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (green)

* "Shanghai Showdown": [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck) vs. [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (white)

====[[Walmart]] exclusives====
* [[Skywarp (ROTF)|Skywarp]]
* [[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]]
* "[[The Fury of Fearswoop]]" three-pack, contains:
:*[[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] (Deluxe)
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Legends, "battle damaged")
:*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (Legends, "battle damaged")
* "[[Super Tuner Throwdown]]" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]] (Deluxe)
:*[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (Deluxe)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Leader Class) with "Bonus Value" Deluxe Class [[Camshaft (Movie)|Autobot Camshaft]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Leader Class) with "Bonus Value" Deluxe Class [[Camshaft (Movie)|Autobot Camshaft]]
* Legends-class Devastator seven-pack
* "Road Rival Showdown" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Beachcomber (ROTF)|Beachcomber]] (Scout)
:*[[Deadlift]] (Scout)
* "Windy City Chase" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Slap Dash]] (Scout)
:*[[Trenchmouth]] (Scout)

===Sub-lines===
====N.E.S.T. Global Alliance====
{{main|N.E.S.T. Global Alliance}}

===Non-US market Hasbro releases===
====Multi-packs====
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]] vs. [[sideways (ROTF)|Decepticon Sideways]] two-pack
{{Note|Thus far, this [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive two-pack has only been released in the United Kingdom and Germany. Or in Australia as a Target exclusive}}

===Toys confirmed for Japan but not for the USA===
====Legends Class====
{{collist|3|
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Decepticon Mixmaster]]
* [[Overload (ROTF)|Decepticon Overload]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Decepticon Rampage]]
* [[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
* [[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]
}}
{{Note|While a multi-pack of all 7 Constructicons is being released in the United States as a Walmart [[exclusive]], the individually packed toys are exclusive to Japan.}}
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with battle damage
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] with battle damage
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Voyager Class====
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor Shanghai Attack]] (white)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jet Power Optimus Prime]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Megatron (Movie)#toys|Megatron]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
====Leader Class====
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Buster Optimus Prime]]

====Exclusives====
'''C3xHobby Convention'''
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] black version

'''Tsutaya Records'''
*EZ Collection Bumblebee clear version

'''Amazon Japan'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] black version

'''Lawson'''
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] desert version

===Toys confirmed for Asia but not for the USA===
====Multi-packs====
*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] / [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Buster Optimus Prime]]
{{Note|This unique two-pack of Leader Class Jetfire and Buster Optimus Prime has thus far only been released in Hong Kong. It was ''apparently'' produced by [[TakaraTomy]], but is allegedly distributed by [[Hasbro]] UK. Details are still sketchy at this point.}}

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)

2010-04-17T16:33:15Z

Mmerila: /* Kmart exclusives */

{{nav-rotf}}

These are the officially announced toys for the 2009 live-action film ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]].''

The toyline was preceded by [[Movie (toyline)|the Movie toyline]] and led directly into the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' toyline.

==Toyline==
===Action figures "main line"===
====Legends Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF Legends Bumblebee.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Bumblebee, a wave 1 Legends class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Springer (ROTF)|Autobot Springer]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Enforcer Ironhide]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]
* [[The Fallen]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Tankor (ROTF)|Tankor]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
* Recon Bumblebee
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Bluesteel Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Armor Optimus Prime]]
* [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]]
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Stealth Bumblebee]]
}}

====Scout Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTFtoy-RansackScout.jpg|thumb|250px|Ransack, a wave 2 Scout class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]]
* [[Dirt Boss (ROTF)|Dirt Boss]]
* [[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]]
* [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]]
* [[Depthcharge]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]]
* [[Reverb (ROTF)|Reverb]]
* [[Scalpel]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ejector]]
* [[Nightbeat (ROTF)|Nightbeat]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]]
* [[Wideload (ROTF)|Wideload]]
* [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]]
* [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]]
* [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]]
}}

====Deluxe Class====
'''Preview wave'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
}}
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF deluxe Rampage.jpg|thumb|250px|Rampage, a wave 1 Deluxe class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Deep Desert Brawl]]
* [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat)
* [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Interrogator Barricade]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Cannon Bumblebee]]
* [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax)
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
* [[Blazemaster]]
* [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck)
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
* [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]]
* [[Scorponok (Movie)|Stalker Scorponok]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Gears (ROTF)|Autobot Gears]]
* [[Thrust (ROTF)|Thrust]]
}}
'''Wave 7'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Tuner Mudflap]]
* [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Alliance Bumblebee]]
* [[Dirge (ROTF)|Dirge]]
}}
'''Wave 8'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Strike Mission Sideswipe]]
* [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
* [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]]
}}
'''Wave 9'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (red)
* [[Evac (Movie)|Evac]]
}}

====Battle two-packs====
* [[NEST]] Battle two-pack, contains:
** [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (NEST redeco)
** [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (black)

====Voyager Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:Stratosphere ROTF Voyager toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Stratosphere, a wave 4 Voyager class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Desert Tracker Ratchet]]
* [[The Fallen#Revenge of the Fallen 2| The Fallen]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Stratosphere]] (with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] mini-figure)
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Jungle Attack Ironhide]]
}}
'''Wave 7'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Defender Optimus Prime]]
}}

====Human Alliance====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF HumanAlliance Bumblebee&Sam.jpg|thumb|250px|Bumblebee with Sam Witwicky, a wave 1 Human Alliance class figure set.]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky]]
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] / [[Robert Epps|Tech Sergeant Epps]]
'''Wave 3'''
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] / [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] / [[Mikaela Banes]]
'''Wave 4'''
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] / [[Frenzy (Movie)|Decepticon Frenzy]]
'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] / [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] / [[Seymour Simmons]]

{{-}}

====Leader Class====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|250px|Optimus Prime, a wave 1 Leader class figure.]]
{{collist|3|
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}

'''Wave 2'''
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]

'''Wave 3'''
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Shadow Command Megatron]]

====Ultimate====
[[Image:ROTF UltimateBumblebee.jpg|thumb|250px|Bumblebee Battle Charged, an Ultimate figure.]]
'''Wave 1'''
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged]]
{{-}}
====Supreme Combiner Class====
[[Image:ROTF Devastator combiner toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|PREPARE FOR <s>EXTERMINATION</s> DISAPPOINTMENT]]
'''[[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]] six pack, contains:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
* [[Scrapper (ROTF)|Decepticon Scrapper]]
}}
{{-}}

===Fast Transformers Fun===
====Gravity Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bolt Bumblebee]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Nitro Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Battle Steel Optimus Prime]]
}}

====Fast Action Battlers====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Pulse Blast Bumblebee]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Electro Whip Jolt]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Double Blade Optimus Prime]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Cannon Blast Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Devastation Blast Long Haul]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Photon Missile Jetfire]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Beam Blast Autobot Ratchet]]
* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Magna Missile Sideways]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Grapple Grip Mudflap]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Sword Slash Starscream]]
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Cannon Force Ironhide]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Battle Blade Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Missile Blast Skids]]
* [[Grindor (ROTF)|Missile Assault Grindor]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Sand Attack Bumblebee]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Cyber Pursuit Arcee]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Night Blades Sideswipe]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Armor Optimus Prime]]
}}
'''Wave 6'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|3|
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Spark Blast Jolt]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Offroad Autobot Skids]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Rally Mudflap]]
}}

====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Battle Chargers=====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
'''Wave 3'''
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Stealth Bumblebee]]
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Cyber Armor Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Hyper Speed Sideswipe]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{comingsoontoy}}
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]

=====27 MHz radio controlled=====
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
}}

=====Battle Series=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] ('70s Camaro) vs [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*02 — [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] vs [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*03 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]
*04 — [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] vs [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
*05 — [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*06 — [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]] vs [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
*07 — [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] vs [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
*08 — [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]] vs [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
}}

=====Combat Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
[[Image:ROTF RPMs Ratchet.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Oh, THERE'S where I left my robot mode!]]
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
*02 — [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*03 — [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*04 — [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
}}

=====Commander Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*02 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2007 Camaro)
*03 — [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*04 — [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
}}

=====Speed Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
*02 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2009 Camaro)
*03 — [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
*04 — [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
}}

=====Combat Series 2 (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
*02 — [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Jolt]]
*03 — [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]]
*04 — [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
}}

=====Metal Heroes Series (Mini Vehicles)=====
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{collist|2|
*01 — [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (2007 Camaro)
*02 — [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
*03 — [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
}}

=====Track Set=====
* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator Showdown]] playset with [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]

===Role play===
====Helmet Role Play====
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] Voice Mixer Helmet
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] Voice Changer Helmet

====Robot Weapons Role Play====
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] Plasma Cannon

===Plain Transformers Fun===
====Mr Potato Head Transformers====
* [[Bumble Spud]]

====Power Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|2|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]

====Mega Power Bots====
'''Wave 1'''
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jetpower Optimus Prime]]
'''Wave 2'''
* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]]

====Robot Heroes====
=====Two-packs=====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] & [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] & [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] & [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
* [[Springer (ROTF)|Autobot Springer]] & [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] & [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] & [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] & [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
}}

====="Battle Scenes" multi-packs=====
'''Wave 1'''
* "Battle for the Allspark", contains:
{{collist|3|
:* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] ([[alternate mode]])
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Sam Witwicky]]
:* [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
:* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
}}
* "Battle of the Fallen", contains:
:* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jetpower Optimus Prime]]
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (alternate mode)
:* [[The Fallen]]
'''Wave 2'''
* "Shanghai Shootout", contains:
:* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (robot mode)
:* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck)
:* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (robot mode)
:* [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (alternate mode)
* "Desert Devastation", contains:
:* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (alternate mode)
:* [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]]
:* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (alternate mode)
:* [[William Lennox|Captain William Lennox]]
{{Note|Wave 2 has reportedly been sighted in stores, but several months later, it appears that the distribution is about as bad as it was for ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Vector Prime]] or the last wave of the ''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Real Gear Robot]]s.}}

===Collector===
====Robot Replicas====
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]
* [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF) |Sideswipe]]
* [[The Fallen |The Fallen]]
}}

===Store exclusives===
====[[Costco]] exclusives====
*"Surface to Air Showdown" two-pack (Voyager Class), contains:
:*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]
:*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]

====[[Kmart]] exclusives====
*"[[War for the Skies]]" four-pack (Legends Class), contains:
:*[[Blades (ROTF)|Autobot Blades]]
:*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
:*[[Spinister (ROTF)|Spinister]]
:*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Nebular Starscream]]

====[[Sam's Club]] exclusives====
*"Autobot Strike Mission" four-pack, contains:
:*[[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]
:*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]
:*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
:*[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (with battle damage)

====[[Target]] exclusives====
[[Image:ROTFtoy-TheFallenVoyagerorange.jpg|right|thumb|250px|From Egyptian god to Tiki god!]]
* '''[[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]]''' five pack, contains:
:* [[Silverbolt (ROTF)|Silverbolt]]
:* [[Airazor (ROTF)|Airazor]]
:* [[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]]
:* [[Fireflight (ROTF)|Fireflight]]
:* [[Skydive (Movie)|Skydive]]
* '''[[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]]''' five pack, contains:
:* [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]]
:* [[Blast Off (ROTF)|Blast Off]]
:* [[Vortex (ROTF)|Vortex]]
:* [[Brawl (ROTF)|Decepticon Brawl]]
:* [[Swindle (ROTF)|Swindle]]
* [[The Fallen]] (burning)
* "Straightaway Shootout" five-pack (Legends Class), contains:
:*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
:*[[Runamuck (ROTF)|Runamuck]]
:*[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]]
:*[[Sparkcrusher]]
* '''[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]''' Legends Class 2-Pack
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]/[[Shadow Striker (ROTF)|Shadow Striker]]
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Rally Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Offroad Skids]]
:*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]/[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]

====[[Toys"R"Us]] exclusives====

* "Master of [[Metallikato]]": [[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] vs. [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]]

* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Rescue Ratchet]] vs. [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Titanium Series)
* [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] vs. [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]] (Titanium Series)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Offroad Ironhide]] vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Deep Desert Brawl]] (Titanium Series)

* "Gathering at the Nemesis" three-pack, contains:
:* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (Deluxe, blue)
:* [[The Fallen]] (Voyager)
:* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] ([[redeco]] of [[Movie (toyline)|Movie]] Voyager Megatron)

* "Back Road Brawl": [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] vs. [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (green)

* "Shanghai Showdown": [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck) vs. [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (white)

====[[Walmart]] exclusives====
* [[Skywarp (ROTF)|Skywarp]]
* [[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]]
* "The Fury of Fearswoop" three-pack, contains:
:*[[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] (Deluxe)
:*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Legends, "battle damaged")
:*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (Legends, "battle damaged")
* "Super Tuner Throwdown" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]] (Deluxe)
:*[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (Deluxe)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Leader Class) with "Bonus Value" Deluxe Class [[Camshaft (Movie)|Autobot Camshaft]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Leader Class) with "Bonus Value" Deluxe Class [[Camshaft (Movie)|Autobot Camshaft]]
* Legends-class Devastator seven-pack
* "Road Rival Showdown" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Beachcomber (ROTF)|Beachcomber]] (Scout)
:*[[Deadlift]] (Scout)
* "Windy City Chase" two-pack, contains:
:*[[Slap Dash]] (Scout)
:*[[Trenchmouth]] (Scout)
===Sub-lines===
====N.E.S.T. Global Alliance====
{{main|N.E.S.T. Global Alliance}}

===Non-US market Hasbro releases===
====Multi-packs====
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]] vs. [[sideways (ROTF)|Decepticon Sideways]] two-pack
{{Note|Thus far, this [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive two-pack has only been released in the United Kingdom and Germany. Or in Australia as a Target exclusive}}

===Toys confirmed for Japan but not for the USA===
====Legends Class====
{{collist|3|
* [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Decepticon Mixmaster]]
* [[Overload (ROTF)|Decepticon Overload]]
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Decepticon Rampage]]
* [[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
* [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
* [[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]
}}
{{Note|While a multi-pack of all 7 Constructicons is being released in the United States as a Walmart [[exclusive]], the individually packed toys are exclusive to Japan.}}
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with battle damage
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] with battle damage
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Voyager Class====
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor Shanghai Attack]] (white)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Jet Power Optimus Prime]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
* [[Megatron (Movie)#toys|Megatron]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
====Leader Class====
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Buster Optimus Prime]]

====Exclusives====
'''C3xHobby Convention'''
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] black version

'''Tsutaya Records'''
*EZ Collection Bumblebee clear version

'''Amazon Japan'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] black version

'''Lawson'''
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] desert version

===Toys confirmed for Asia but not for the USA===
====Multi-packs====
*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] / [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Buster Optimus Prime]]
{{Note|This unique two-pack of Leader Class Jetfire and Buster Optimus Prime has thus far only been released in Hong Kong. It was ''apparently'' produced by [[TakaraTomy]], but is allegedly distributed by [[Hasbro]] UK. Details are still sketchy at this point.}}

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category:Toys]]

File:Rebirth 3 FortMax Scorponok.JPG

2010-04-16T20:26:45Z

Mmerila:

{{G1cap|[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] faces off with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] in the final battle.|The Rebirth, Part 3|7}}

Hubcap (TF 2010)

2010-04-14T19:57:42Z

Mmerila:

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{{disambig3|Hubcap}}
:''Hubcap is an [[Autobot]] from some [[continuity family]], probably the [[live-action film]] one.''

'''Hubcap''' has a long rivalry with [[Brimstone (TF 2010)|Brimstone]], one that Brimstone is all too aware of. Hubcap disapproves of the way Brimstone bullies others, and the Autobots' efforts to counter Brimstone have resulted in several battles. Now that they're on Earth, Hubcap, who considers himself the new "king of the road," has decided to end Brimstone's behavior once and for all.

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*'''Hubcap''' (Scout Class, 2010)
[[Image:TF 2010 Hubcap toy.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
:Hubcap transforms from a 1930's muscle car into a robot.
{{comingsoontoy}}

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Transformers 2010 toyline characters]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Brimstone (TF 2010)

2010-04-14T19:57:21Z

Mmerila:

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{{disambig3|Brimstone}}
:''Brimstone is a [[Decepticon]] from some [[continuity family]], probably the [[live-action film]] one.''

[[Image:TF2010toy-Brimstone.jpg|right|thumb|300px|That's right, I don't have a movie-style logo. Chew on that one.]]

'''Brimstone''' is getting older, but he's still determined to make sure that everyone realizes that he's still the big bad "king of the road." He's kept this self-declared title by roughing up those who get in his way, but [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]], the only Autobot who dared oppose him, is determined to finally put an end to his bullying now that the two are on [[Earth]].

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*'''Brimstone''' (Scout Class, 2010)
:Brimstone transforms from a blade-fisted robot into a chopper motorcycle.
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
[[Image:ROTFcap-Brimstonecycle.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Watch the hands, buddy.]]
* Brimstone's [[alternate mode]] is based on a motorcycle in [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]]'s garage that [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] momentarily hides behind in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]].''
* His face is seriously pure evil.

[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Transformers 2010 toyline characters]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

AllSpark Power

2010-04-14T00:01:10Z

Mmerila: /* United States market store exclusive releases */

The '''Allspark Power''' sub-line was the first refresh line for the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 Transformers movie]] [[Movie (toyline)|toyline]]. It was later followed by the ''[[Premium Series]]'' sub-line.

The ''AllSpark Power'' sub-line was composed primarily of [[Redeco|redecos]] of existing toys from the movie line. A few new molds, based on vehicles that appeared in the movie, were also released, as were a handful of redecos of toys from previous lines that were available as store [[Exclusive|exclusives]].

All ''AllSpark Power'' figures sported parts in varying levels of "[[AllSpark (Movie)|Allspark]] blue", a rather [[Neon|garish]] shade of bright blue, using either paint applications or plastic parts molded in that color.

The ''Allspark Power'' packaging differed from the previous packaging as well. Although it retained the dark red colour and "battle damage" along the sides, the exposed mechanical parts had blue electricity (remniscient of the [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]]'s energy) overlaying them.

Only four AllSpark Power toys were available in Japan. All of them included a miniature [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] cube accessory that was not included with the Hasbro versions.

:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Le Pouvoir de l'Étincelle Suprême'''
:''South American Spanish name:'' '''El Poder de la Chispa Suprema'''

==Toyline==
===United States mass market retail toys===
'''AllSpark Battles (Legends Class two-packs)'''

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] vs. [[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] vs. [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Rescue Ratchet]] vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] vs. [[Blackout (Movie)|Desert Blackout]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Nightwatch Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Stealth Starscream]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Battle Jazz]] vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Ice Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] vs. [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]

{{note|Although not officially referred to as part of the AllSpark ''Power'' sub-line, the packaging for the AllSpark ''Battles'' two-packs of Legends Class toys used the same graphics and layouts as the other toys from the AllSpark Power sub-set otherwise.}}
'''Deluxe Class'''

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]]

{{note|The Japanese version of Landmine sported a slightly darker shade of green for the plastic used, as well as rubber tires (as compared to the Hasbro version's plastic tires). Like all Japanese AllSpark Power toys, he was available with a miniature [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] cube accessory.}}
*[[Camshaft (Movie)|Autobot Camshaft]]
*[[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]]

{{note|Of the four AllSpark Power toys released in Japan, Stockade was the only one virtually indistinguishable from his Hasbro counterpart. Like all Japanese AllSpark Power toys, he was available with a miniature [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] cube accessory.}}
*[[Overcast (Movie)|Overcast]]
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Jungle Bonecrusher]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Stealth Bumblebee]]
*[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]]

'''Voyager Class'''

*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|First Strike Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Offroad Ironhide]]
*[[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]]

{{note|The Japanese version of Incinerator replaced the different shades of gray with a predominantly black color, and sported additional "0025" markings on his tailfins. Like all Japanese AllSpark Power toys, he was available with a miniature [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] cube accessory.}}
'''Leader Class'''

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Nightwatch Optimus Prime]]
*[[Brawl (Movie)|Deep Desert Brawl]]

===United States market store exclusive releases===
'''Scout Class''' (Target exclusives)

*[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]
*[[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]]
*[[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]]

'''Deluxe Class''' (Target exclusives)

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

{{note|These four toys were also available as non-exclusive mass retail releases in Hong Kong, and as Sainsbury's exclusives in the United Kingdom.}}

'''Deluxe Class''' (Walmart exclusives)

*[[Dead End (Movie)|Jolt]]
*[[Big Daddy (Movie)|Big Daddy]]
*[[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]]
*[[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]]
*[[Fracture|Decepticon Fracture]]
*[[Breakaway (Movie)|Breakaway]]
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]]

'''Voyager Class''' (Toys "R" Us exclusives)

*[[Inferno (Movie)|Inferno]]
*[[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]]

'''Ultra Class''' (Toys "R" Us exclusives)

*[[Jetstorm (Movie)|Jetstorm]]
*[[Wingblade]]

===Non-United States market releases===
'''Deluxe Class'''

*[[Arcee (Movie)|Black Arcee]]

{{note|Black Arcee was exclusively available in Japan, in Hasbro-style packaging. Like all Japanese AllSpark Power toys, she was available with a miniature [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] cube accessory.}}
'''Legends Class'''

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]

{{note|Although not officially referred to as part of the AllSpark ''Power'' sub-line (or ''any other'' sub-set, for that matter), the packaging for these four Legends Class toys, which were released as single packs in various countries in Europe, Asia and Oceania and are otherwise identical to the toys of the same names available as part of the AllSpark Battles two-packs on the United States market, used the same graphics and layouts as the other toys from the AllSpark Power sub-set.}}

==Trivia==
* Although Leader Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Nightwatch Optimus Prime]] was available in Japan as well, the Japanese version - which was virtually identical to the version previously released in the United Kingdom - was lacking the "AllSpark Power" blue accents from the toy itself and all the characteristic "AllSpark Power" style elements from the packaging.
* The Target exclusive [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Deep Space Starscream]] redeco of Voyager Class Starscream, officially recognized as a [[Premium Series]] toy by Hasbro, sports several of the familiar "AllSpark Power" style elements (but not the name "AllSpark Power") on its packaging for reasons unknown.
* The NEST Global Alliance series appears to be the sequel's equivalent to the AllSpark Power series.

[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Subline imprint]]

Energon Saber

2010-04-12T19:39:47Z

Mmerila:

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{{picsneeded|Howsabout some toys?}}
[[Image:E04 energonsaber.jpg|right|250px|thumb|WHY?!]]
The '''Energon Saber''' is a mighty blade composed largely of pure [[Energon (Energon)|Energon]], due to the component [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]] having spent years embedded in pure Energon deposits. Though not as powerful as the legendary [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword, the Energon Saber is still a mighty weapon. With its strength, even a human like [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] can hold his own against far larger Transformers.

The Energon Saber is composed of three Mini-Cons...

*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] the Cybertronic "x-wing" jet and blade-middle.

*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] the Cybertronic shuttle and sword-hilt.

*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] the Cybertronic star cruiser and blade-tip.

==Fiction==
===Energon cartoon===
The Energon Saber served as Kicker's personal weapon/flying surfboard. He was able to call it forth out of thin air no matter where he was -- the center of Cybertron {{storylink|Destructive Power|Destructive Power}}, a planet in [[Alpha Q's universe|another dimension]] {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}}, even the void of empty space. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}.

He first obtained the sword at the battle of [[Plains City]]. The component Mini-Cons had escaped the destruction of [[Mars City]] by [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s team when [[Alpha Q]] sent his forces to attack Earth. The Mini-Cons formed into the Energon Saber, allowing Kicker to beat up some [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]], and was then wielded by [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] against Scorponok {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}.

Kicker took the saber back at the Battle of [[Lunar City]] {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}}.

===Dreamwave Energon comic===
==Toys==
===Energon===
*'''Energon Saber''' (Basic, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-08'''

: The Energon Saber was available only as a Basic-class set of three Mini-Cons; [[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]], [[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] and [[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]]. All three Cybertronic aircraft combine to form the blade, which can be held by any other toy that uses 5mm weapon-ports, or can be attached via [[Powerlinx]] Mini-Con plugs.

: The same molds were used for the [[Blizzard Saber]] and the [[Sky Terror Mini-Con Team]]. The original toolings were used to make the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] and the Dark Saber.

*'''Kicker''' (Microman, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-14'''

: A small, non-transforming silver version of the Energon Saber comes packaged with the ''Super Link'' [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] toy. This accessory has a two-level grip-post so it can be held in Kicker's ''[[Microman]]''-style hands, plus any larger Transformers toy that uses 5mm pegs. It also has several Powerlinx sockets on its backside.

*'''STD Grand Convoy and Kicker''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SS-03'''

: For the two-pack version of the ''Microman'' Kicker toy, the Energon Saber was given a golden chrome covering.

*'''Kicker Energon Edition''' (Microman, 2004)

: The [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] version of Kicker comes with a chromed-red version of the Energon Saber accessory.

{{-}}

==Trivia==
[[Image:GreenEnergonSaberTeam.jpg|thumb|200px|]]

*An early, unreleased version of the Energon Saber team appeared in at least one Japanese magazine solitication and toy show. Instead of having yellow translucent parts, the unreleased figures featured green. The reason for this variance is unknown.

{{stub}}

[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Blades]]
[[Category:Energon]]
[[Category:Mini-Con teams]]
[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]

Street Speed Mini-Con Team

2010-04-11T23:43:15Z

Mmerila:

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[[Image:Bios card streetspeed.jpg|right|250px|thumb|3 Fast 3 Furious]]
The '''Street Speed Mini-Con Team''' are among the speediest racers around. They specialize in reconnaissance missions and any jobs involving a speedy getaway.

The Street Speed Team members are:

* [[Backtrack (Armada)|Backtrack]] the Cadillac

* [[Oval]] the Saleen

* [[Spiral]] the Mercedes

''Japanese ''Cybertron'' name'': '''Auto Microns'''

==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Street Speed Mini-Con Team''' (Basic, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MM-06'''

*'''Silverbolt and Turbo with Speed Micron'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MS-05'''

===Cybertron===
*'''Street Speed Mini-Con Team''' (Basic-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-08'''

===Unreleased===
A redeco of the Team was planned to be released as part of a “refresh” version of the Street Speed Team in ''Armada''. The coloration of the Team was a “one-off” of the Takara Overdrive Edition version, with each toy’s main color shifted over to another one.

{{stub}}

[[Category:Armada]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Mini-Con teams]]
[[Category:Reconnaissance specialists]]

Sparkplug (Armada)

2010-04-11T23:33:56Z

Mmerila:

{{faction|minicon}}
{{disambig3|Sparkplug}}
:''Sparkplug is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] section of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Sparkplug-AR-DVD.jpg|right|300px|thumb|HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAAAAY!]]
'''Sparkplug''' is a good-natured, energetic young [[Mini-Con]] who through the fates of war has become partnered with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. Through this and his heroic actions, he's become something of a leader to his fellow Mini-Cons. He is also one of the few Mini-Cons to advocate siding with the Autobots. While most Mini-Cons view the differences between the Autobots and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] with apathy at best, Sparkplug is firmly aware of what those differences mean to Mini-Cons. He's seen the way [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] treats [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] compared to the way Optimus Prime treats him. Given the choice, Sparkplug gladly prefers the Autobots.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Prime'''
:''Polish name:'' '''Liderus''' (Leaderus)

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====Armada cartoon====
[[Image:Carnival Sparkplug.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Sparkplug, Decepticons have red eyes!]]
Soon after arriving on [[Earth]], both the Autobots and Decepticons detected a Mini-Con signal located in the [[Grand Canyon|<strike>Grand</strike> Big Canyon]]. The Autobots were at a considerable disadvantage during the inevitable confrontation due to the Decepticon strength in numbers and the fact they had to protect their human passengers. But with the help of the kids, Optimus Prime managed to find the Mini-Con panel, whose occupant turned out to be Sparkplug, Optimus Prime's old Mini-Con ally and friend. Together, they [[Powerlinx|Powerlinxed]], activating Optimus's powerful Maximum Blast, which sent the Decepticons into retreat. {{storylink|Comrade}}

While exploring a forest for other Mini-Cons, Optimus Prime left Sparkplug to guard his trailer. Later when the trailer was needed to stop a forest fire, Sparkplug drove it to the Autobots by sitting atop of it in vehicle mode. {{storylink|Jungle}}

Sparkplug stood in front of Optimus Prime to protect him from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. He then '''spoke English''' and summoned the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] for Optimus to use to fend off Megatron. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

After Optimus Prime's destruction, Sparkplug was left floating in space clutching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Crisis}} He then handed it off to Jetfire, who then presented it to Hot Shot as the new Autobot leader. {{storylink|Remorse}} Sparkplug later took the Matrix and held it above his head. Doing so harnessed the power of the Mini-Cons and revived Optimus Prime, who Sparkplug powerlinked with. {{storylink|Miracle}}

====Linkage comic====
Sparkplug and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] appeared as holograms to tell [[Redline]] and his group that they were leaving Earth for Cybertron with the Autobots. {{storylink|Linkage Part 12}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Having miraculously avoided capture by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}}, Sparkplug was instrumental in helping the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] free his Mini-Con brethren from their initial imprisonment by the Decepticons (by getting strapped to a rocket pack by [[Runway]] and drawing fire from the laser-based security system). {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}} After the escape ship broke up and crashed on Earth, he was with [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]], and [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] when [[Rad White|Rad]] accidentally reactivated the Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}}

Later, he convinced the [[Space Mini-Con Team|Space Mini-Con Team ]] to help rescue Rad, who was himself strapped in a space mine in a mine field surrounding the Mini-Con moon base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

In the Arctic soon after, when one of the escape pods from the [[Moon Base]] had been tracked there, he powerlinxed with Optimus Prime, without holding back power, in order to stop Cyclonus (who'd been driven mad by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] because they were overloading him with ''their'' power). Optimus then confronted Sparkplug, asking why he'd held power back even though the two trusted each other. Sparkplug explained the lore about their power and that it could save or destroy the universe, only to discover Optimus had mysteriously vanished. Power. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

Sparkplug accompanied the dimension-traveler, [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], and [[Comettor]] in Over-Run's travel pod to find Optimus (who had been sent to a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] about to be eaten by [[Unicron]]), and was upgraded along with Optimus by the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide|Worlds Collide}} He was last seen standing with Optimus after the Chaos Bringer had been dealt a crippling blow by the Mini-Con Matrix. {{storylink|The End|The End}}

===Transformers Playstation 2 Game===
He is Optimus Prime's Mini-Con partner. You can run him over!

===''Timelines''===
With the [[Unicron Singularity]] forcing the evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Sparkplug and a number of Autobot leaders were summoned to the ''[[Iron Hope]]'', where [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] dispatched them across the galaxy to locate the lost Autobot colony worlds. Sparkplug was given command of the ''[[Valiant]]'' and sent to the [[Betelgeuse]] region. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Arm-toy Sparkplug.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I look like [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], but my name is [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]. Some people think I look like [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], but pretty much everyone calls me [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]]. The Japanese call me [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], but the Polish call me Leaderus. I call myself confused.]]
* '''Optimus Prime with Sparkplug''' (Super, 2002/2003)
** ''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MC-01'''

: Sparkplug transforms into a Lamborghini Diablo sports car. His robot mode bears a passing resemblance to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Autobot]] [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s cartoon model. He was only available with his larger partner [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]. The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release made a minor change to Sparkplug's deco, giving him medium-gray windows rather than the dark purple of the [[Hasbro]] version.

: This mold was redecoed to make [[Atlas]] and [[Drop-Test]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

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* '''Prime Super Mode''' (Mini-Con, 2003)

: The August 2003 issue of ''TV-kun'' magazine in Japan included a special promotional "powered up" [[redeco]] of the Sparkplug toy in green. Also included was a little cardboard roadway and punch-out "targets" of various Decepticons for him to knock over.
: According to the brief ''Transformers'' section of the magazine, Sparkplug takes on this coloration when the other Mini-Cons give him their strength. When Powerlinxed to Super Optimus Prime in this mode, he causes Prime's cannon to fire a powerful energy blast that takes the shape of Sparkplug's robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/GreenPrime/prime.htm More information on Super Mode Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Arm-toy SparkplugCorona.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
* '''Powerlinx Optimus Prime with Corona Sparkplug''' (Super, 2003)

: For the "Powerlinx" redeco of Optimus Prime, the original Sparkplug was [[Retool|retooled]] into a Cybertronian sports car with roof-lights and given a gold-chrome finish. (This finish seems to be a lot more durable than the chrome found on the [[Transmetal]] toys, being very resistant to flaking.) It is the only part of the set that was retooled, possibly because the yellow parts of Sparkplug are on their own mold tree (i.e., there are no other yellow-plastic parts to Super Optimus Prime), meaning an easy change to make.

: This mold was used to make [[Chrome]], [[Synapse]] and [[Road Rebel]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Corona Sparkplug at TFU.info].

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*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)

: Released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving), this K-Mart store [[exclusive]] bundled together Super Optimus Prime, Sparkplug, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] and (oddly enough) [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. This release of Sparkplug is identical to the original; out of the entire set, only Optimus received a deco change.

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* '''Optimus Prime with Sparkplug''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: Available only in the large ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime set, this version of Sparkplug is a building-block "figure" that partially transforms, partially gets rebuilt from robot to vehicle mode and back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/BTRSparkplug/sparkplug.htm More information on Built to Rule Sparkplug at TFU.info]''

===Energon===
*'''Overload with Rollout & Optimus Prime with Corona Sparkplug''' (Multi-pack, 2004)

: Part of a very large CostCo exclusive set during ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', Corona Sparkplug comes with extensively redecoed versions of ''Armada'' super-class Optimus Prime, [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] and [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]. Despite the extensive color changes made to Optimus, Corona Sparkplug is identical to his normal ''Armada'' release.

==Trivia==
* Sparkplug's robot mode design appears to be an homage to [[Bumblebee (G1)|G1 Bumblebee]]'s cartoon model, with a similar head, "pipe" biceps, hood-feet and roof-chest. Well, and being yellow. His own cartoon model kind of downplays the similarity of the noggin. The [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic changed his head design practically every issue, with some being more Bumblebee-esque than others. Some people think he looks like Sunstreaker due to his exotic car mode and his roof chest.
* Due to bad American dubbing of ''Armada'', Sparkplug has been called Leader-1 several times through the course of the series. In fact, the first episode he appeared in, EVERYONE was calling him Leader-1. Talk about an identity crisis.

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sparkplug/sparkplug.htm Sparkplug at TFU.info.]

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Sixshot (G1)

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Mmerila: /* The Headmasters cartoon */

{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Six Changer|the Energon tank/satellite|Six Shot}}
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:''Sixshot is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:SixshotBoxArt.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Determined to make bad where his [[Quickswitch|Autobot son]] went good, Sixshot joins the Decepticons!]]

'''Sixshot''' is murderous and ferociously intense in his dedication to his mission. Just about the only redeeming quality found in Sixshot, from an Autobot point-of-view, is his respect for those he's destroyed and sent before him to the "Great junkyard in the sky." Sixshot feels life is only worth living as long as there are enemies to pit himself against. Thankfully, his six forms and his function as a S.T.A.G. (Solo Transformer Assault Group) give him plenty of opportunities for combat.

{{bigquote|He kills. He destroys. He eradicates. He doesn't negotiate!|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] sums up Sixshot, [[Devastation issue 5|''Devastation'' #5]]}}

:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Shot''' / '''Sisha'''
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Liu Mian Shou''' (六面獸, "Six-faced beast")
:''French name:'' '''Hexabot''' (Canada)
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Hatlövet'''
:''Italian name:'' '''Iperbot''' / '''Hyperbot'''
:''Russian name:'' '''Shestizaryadnik''' (Шестизарядник, "Sixcharge", TV Dub )

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Neil Ross|Neil Ross]] (English), [[Eiji Yanagisawa|Eiji Yanagisawa]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Rebirth1 CyclonusSixshot.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"Five up, five down! It's like shooting [[cyber-duck]]s in a barrel!"]]

Sixshot didn't do much except transform six times at [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s command. He used his five alternate modes to effortlessly take down each individual member of the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] showing them what a one robot army he is. In order, he shot down [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] while in tank mode, transformed to beast mode and flew up to destroy [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], landed and transformed to armored car mode to shoot down [[Slingshot]], transformed to jet mode to shoot [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] and finally transformed into his gun mode which [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] used to shoot down [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

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===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''The Great Transformer War'' comic====
[[Image:SixshotGreatTransformersWar03.jpg|right|180px|thumb|]]

In the year 2011, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] made plans for an all-out assault on the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. These plans, however, required that the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] successfully escape from planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] and reach [[Chaar]]. With the Decepticon Headmasters being tailed by the Autobot Headmasters, Galvatron dispatched Sixshot to ensure that his newest recruits escape their pursuers. Arriving just in time, Sixshot easily defeated the Autobot Headmasters, then angrily ordered the Decepticon Headmasters to head for Chaar so they could participate in the assault on Cybertron. His mission successful, Sixshot left the defeated Autobots to lick their wounds. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}
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====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michihiro Ikemizu|Michihiro Ikemizu]] (Japanese)

Sixshot, a member of the [[Six Clan]], had a long, bloody history of being a scoundrel and a killer. Millions of years prior to his becoming Decepticon [[City Commander]], Sixshot traveled to the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] and tried to rip off a mining operation. One of the miners, [[Abel]], stood up to him and Sixshot brutally murdered him. Abel happened to be a good friend of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]'s, however, this was before he underwent the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster process]] and he was too weak to stop Sixshot. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

He debuted in 2011 with the function of "[[Trypticon (G1)|Decepticon City]] Ninja Commander".<ref>Infamously translated as "Ninja Consultant" in the [[Omni Productions|English-Malay dub]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6jE-_AfZqc Ninja Consultant!! at Youtube.com]</ref> In this respect, he was something of an arch-enemy to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. They had their first encounter when Sixshot led [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and the [[Triple Changer]]s against the Autobots on Earth, trying to prevent reinforcements from reaching Cybertron. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Sixshot was immensely powerful and soon usurped [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] as Galvatron's bestest fwend. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} He personally guided Trypticon into battle on Earth in order to test Galvatron's [[Madmachine]] on Metroplex. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

Sixshot and Galvatron came up with a plan to steal energy from the six major nations on Earth. Using his until-then hidden ability to assume six different modes, combined with his ninja shadow powers, Sixshot would pose as a group of robots extorting energy from Earth, throwing the Autobots off-balance as he would not appear to be associated with the Decepticons. In his various modes, Sixshot made several terrorist strikes on the countries he was blackmailing. He made two vital mistakes, though: one, by not telling Scourge and Cyclonus about the plan, they recruited Trypticon to keep this "mystery robot" from muscling in on Decepticon turf. And two, he attacked Japan. Nobody attacks Japan on the [[Trainbot]]s' watch. (Except [[Godzilla]] -- he is a national treasure, after all.) Sixshot was swarmed with enemies in Japan, first the combiner [[Raiden]], then the misguided Decepticons leading Trypticon into the fray, and finally Chromedome and the Headmasters, who had finally recognized him as the evil ninja from Master millions of years before. All the ninja tricks in the world couldn't get Sixshot out of THAT ruckus unscathed. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

Later, when Galvatron stormed Cybertron to capture the super-metal known as [[Cybertonuron]], Sixshot happened to let it slip to [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] that Galvatron said he wouldn't need the Headmaster anymore once the Cybertonuron was his. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Coincidentally enough, Galvatron vanished in a huge explosion just hours later, and Scorponok assumed command of the Decepticons. He declared his new position before Sixshot, Soundblaster and the others, and began hatching evil schemes of his own. As Scorponok sent the Headmasters and Triple Changers to capture the energy-absorbing satellite [[Solar 1]], Sixshot occupied the Autobots on Earth so that they couldn't interfere. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Sixshot also coordinated Scorponok's scheme to distract the Autobots with a volcanic eruption in Peru. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

In order to keep the Autobots from interfering with Scorponok's plans on [[Mars]], Sixshot and Trypticon intercepted them as they left Autobot City. Sixshot used his six modes to keep the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s distracted and off-balance. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Later, he left for Chaar to attend the debut ceremony of MegaZarak, Scorponok's massive new [[Transtector]]. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}} When a mysterious UFO appeared on Earth, Sixshot was swallowed up inside its luminescent form right before Soundblaster's optics. He reappeared with the UFO on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] in the midst of a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, when it was revealed that the UFO was a starcruiser piloted by the returning Decepticon emperor, Galvatron. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

After learning the Autobots were going to stockpile large quantities of energon and send it to the needy planet [[Sandra]], Galvatron had Sixshot coordinate a raid on the relief mission. Sixshot and his leader joined the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s and [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s (and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]) for an attack on the Trainbots before they could take off with the energon. The battle between the two forces stalemated, as the Decepticons failed to capture the energon, but also prevented the Trainbots from successfully fleeing with it. After shooting down the trains, Sixshot fought their Light-Speed Commander, [[Shōki]]. The stalemate eventually ended when the Autobots pulled back and sent the energon from their second base on [[Athenia]] instead. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

Sixshot was next seen using his ninja powers to disguise himself as Galvatron for a meeting with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]. While "Galvatron" pretended to entertain the notion of a joint energy generating project with the Autobots, the real Galvatron gathered his forces to strike out at energy sources elsewhere in the universe. The Autobot double agent [[Counterpunch (G1)|Counterpunch]] reported on the ruse to his superiors, and Sixshot was revealed. As he led the Decepticons on Earth in a retreat, Sixshot blew up the Space Bridge ring as they were departing, preventing Autobot pursuit. Furthermore, because the Space Bridge nexus was already destabilized after the destruction of Mars, the Space Bridges on Athenia and Cybertron were also destroyed thanks to Sixshot's attack. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

As the Decepticons flew out into deep space to raid new sources of energy, Sixshot clearly distinguished himself as Galvatron's right-hand man. On [[Susei]], Galvatron only took Sixshot and the [[Horrorcon]]s with him to force the entire planet to surrender to the Decepticon cause. They fought their way to the palace and its energy stockpile, but were blocked at the five yard line by Chromedome and the Headmasters. {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}} On their next stop, the Decepticons attacked [[Sperity]], the more developed of the [[Twin Star]] planets. Galvatron sent Sixshot and Soundblaster to uncover as much energon as they could, but the supply was drastically short. They could barely scrape together enough cubes to fill a room. The Decepticons learned too late that all of Sperity's people and energon had been diverted to the sister planet, [[Toruin]]. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} When the Decepticons came to [[Darhos]] to stock up on "goodwill" energon from their ally, the corrupt governor, Galvatron sent out Sixshot and the Horrorcons to stall Fortress's men so that their refueling could be completed. Sixshot successfully kept the Autobot Headmasters occupied long enough for Scorponok to fill up. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}} Next, on [[Paradise]], Sixshot was sent to occupy the Autobots alone while the other Decepticons gathered energy. He waged a solo Transformer assault (group) on the Battleship Maximus, challenging Fortress's massive vessel. Its weapon systems were inoperative at the time, but hey, it ''looked'' impressive. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} The Decepticon mission continued at full pace, and they succeeded in accumulating energon on roughly half of the thirteen worlds they visited. Finally, on the [[Pirate Planet]], Sixshot welcomed their new allies, the [[Clone|Decepticon Clone]]s. The Clones and Sixshot aided Galvatron in the search for hidden proton energy on the planet before finally starting their return journey back to Chaar. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

[[Image:Sixshot modes.jpg|right|180px|thumb|I've got nothing to lose and I've got nothing to prove, so I'll be dancing with myself.]]

Back in our galaxy, Sixshot aided Galvatron in carrying forward his ultimate plan. Sixshot cautioned his leader that Scorponok would not sit idly by while Galvatron made himself all-powerful, but Galvatron dismissed the threat of Scorponok as ultimately insignificant. As the final prepations were being made, Sixshot led an army of Horrorcons, [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s in an assault on Earth. Once the Autobot energy facility in [[Miami]] was under siege, Sixshot returned to Autobot City with Trypticon to attack Ultra Magnus while his troops were scattered dealing with other threats. Sixshot and Ultra Magnus fought in personal combat, as Sixshot made full use of his Six-Changer and ninja multiplication powers. After a tireless barrage, Sixshot unveiled his hidden seventh mode, the '''Wingwolf''', possesssing the power of all his separate modes combined. The Wingwolf's assault was too much for Ultra Magnus, and he succumbed to his wounds. The enraged Autobot Headmasters arrived just in time to witness his fall, and they turned their anger on Sixshot, driving him from the murder scene. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

Flush with victory, Sixshot continued the war on Earth, unleashing [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and the Horrorcons to attack five different locations at once, stretching the Autobot forces to the breaking point. He also uncovered the secret location of Scorponok, who had gone AWOL earlier during the siege of Earth. Reporting back to his commander on Chaar, Sixshot informed Galvatron of his findings. During this meeting, Galvatron unveiled his full plan for the stockpiled energon -- he wanted to become another [[Unicron]], incorporating Earth itself into his body to become the planet-sized [[Grand Galvatron]]. To do so, he would require..."donations" from the finest of Transformer warriors, using them as spare parts to assemble his massive new frame with the best transforming parts available. Galvatron informed Sixshot that his own impressive transforming powers would mark him as the first warrior Galvatron would honor by disassembling.

Less than thrilled with the idea of being scrapped for Galvatron's insane ambitions, Sixshot reported to Scorponok and forged an alliance with the Headmaster leader in order to hold off his grisly fate. When Galvatron came upon them, Sixshot and Scorponok faked a scuffle until the Autobots arrived on the scene as well. Sixshot was caught up in battle with Metroplex, who was seeking revenge for the death of Ultra Magnus. Fortunately for Sixshot, the Autobot Headmasters united against Galvatron and left him buried deep beneath the icefields of Alaska. Although Sixshot and Scorponok were forced to flee, Sixshot no longer had to worry about being incorporated into the "Grand Galvatron".{{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

Sixshot devoted himself to the new leader, Scorponok, and continued his efforts to upset the Autobot activity on Earth. He and Trypticon staged another attack on Autobot City, injuring Spike Witwicky in the process. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} Scorponok was soon driven off Earth after the Autobots discovered the weak point on his MegaZarak Transtector, and so the Decepticons' new target was the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. When six robots escaped Master in an attempt to warn the Autobots, Sixshot pursued them along with [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Misfire]] and [[Triggerhappy]]. They came across the Battleship Maximus in space, and Sixshot engaged the Autobot Headmasters in warfare, using his multiplication power to confuse them. Chromedome and his allies managed to hold their own, however, and the fighting continued until a massive explosion of plasma energy rocked the area. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

In the aftermath, Sixshot found Slugslinger and his men had been fused to the Master refugees in the plasma explosion. He brought them back to Master to recuperate, and these new [[Targetmaster]]s joined Scorponok's forces for the invasion. The Decepticons were forced to modify their plans once the Battleship Maximus arrived in defense of Master. At Scorponok's command, Sixshot used his ninja powers to cast an illusion disguising him as Chromedome. He used his disguise to get close to Chromedome's friend [[Jack]] and kidnap him so that the Decepticons could learn about the [[Master Sword]] and the Headmasters' weaknesses. Sixshot tortured the poor scientist vigorously, but even [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotic powers could not compel Jack to reveal what he didn't know. With his usefulness at an end, Sixshot concocted a cruel plan for using their prisoner against the Autobots. Jack was turned into a suicide bomber, implanted with a powerful explosive and hypnotically compelled to return to the Battleship Maximus and detonate. Chromedome was forced to shoot down his own friend in order to protect the others. Enraged over the deaths of Jack, Abel, and Ultra Magnus, Chromedome launched a furious assault on Sixshot with his fellow Headmasters. Sixshot's arms were blasted completely off his body in the fight, and he was forced to flee before the vengeful Autobot finished him off. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}

In order to uncover the secret of the Master Sword, Sixshot had the young Autobot named Wheelie kidnapped and dangled above a pit of acid. He demanded that Fortress reveal the secrets within three hours or else Wheelie would die. Chromedome and Danny Witwicky managed to rescue Wheelie from the Decepticons, but Sixshot and his allies were able to steal the data they wanted from Fortress anyway. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} As Scorponok continued construction on his new super weapon, Sixshot led a group of Decepticons to distract Fortress Maximus, keeping him busy elsewhere while the final stages were being completed. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Eventually, the [[Zarak Shield]] was completed, and the Decepticons rose up from beneath the city center in a massive battle. Sixshot fought against Fortress's warriors and the junior soldiers Chromedome had been training. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

As the Decepticons made their way back towards Earth, Scorponok recklessly carried the scorpion through an asteroid field against Sixshot's warnings, causing damage to the ship. After Sixshot pointed out his lord's error, Scorponok ordered him out of the ship to attack the pursuing Battleship Maximus alone. During the battle, one of the Autobots' main cannons was jettisoned, and both it and Sixshot were swept up in a space vortex, depositing them on the planet [[Daira]] far from the battle. After reviving, Sixshot discovered Danny Witwicky had been inside the turret when it was launched. Although the boy was initially frightened, Sixshot assured Danny it was beneath him to make war on small children. As the two began to separate, a group of rock-creatures rose from the ground to attack. Sixshot defended both himself and Danny, and the two formed a cautious alliance. "Uncle" Sixshot kept Danny alive on Daira until the Autobot Headmasters arrived to rescue him. Chromedome was spoiling for a fight, but Danny insisted they leave Sixhsot alone. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}}

Despite being abandoned on the field of battle, Sixshot returned to the Decepticons and presented himself before Lord Scorponok once again for service. Scorponok's ship was still in need of repairs, and so Sixshot prepared a distraction -- he challenged Chromedome to single combat on [[Juno]]. He hoped that destroying Chromedome would cripple the Headmasters' effectiveness and keep all of the Autobots busy until the scorpion could be repaired. Hours later, the duel began, and both combatants fought furiously until Danny arrived, throwing himself between them. While Sixshot denied Danny's pleas to their friendship, he also could not bring himself to shoot the boy in order to get to Chromedome. The stalemate ended abruptly with a massive explosion: Scorponok had laid a series of bombs around Juno in the hopes of eliminated both Sixshot and the Autobots. With Danny in danger, Sixshot declared the duel over. He charged Chromedome with getting the boy to safety, and saved Danny from falling into a ravine just before seemingly being consumed by a blast of lava himself. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

Sixshot survived the blast, and made his way to Earth by clinging to the outside of the Battleship Maximus as it returned. By this point, Sixshot had deemed Scorponok his enemy, and was searching for a way to even their score. With his falling out with Scorponok not common knowledge, he made contact with Bruticus and the [[Clone]]s to gather information about Scorponok's current plans, and their upcoming rendez-vous at the North Pole. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} After a battle with the Autobots in Egypt, Sixshot secretly followed Scorponok back to the underwater entrance to [[Lemuria]]. Seeing Sixshot, Scorponok once again tried to pretend he was overjoyed by the Ninja Commander's return. Sixshot played along long enough to learn about Scorponok's plans for the [[crysmag metal]], and then attempted to depart. A suspicious Scorponok refused to allow him to leave and fired upon Sixshot, but only succeeded in hitting one of the ninja's holographic doubles. While at the North Pole, Sixshot intervened twice in the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, saving Danny from [[Battletrap]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. In the end, he swore not to return to the Decepticons, and bid Danny farewell. He was never seen again...{{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''The Headmasters'' comic====
For the sake of proving how insanely ''evil'' he was, Sixshot one day just decided to up and steal a capsule of emergency food rations from a spaceship. The Autobot Headmasters and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] attempted to stop him, but they were no match for the ninja, who vanished in a cloud of smoke.

Applauding himself as the "Devil King of Space", Sixshot then swooped down to a nearby planet to relax. Basking in the beauty of nature, Sixshot decided to share his pic-a-nic basket with all the cute and cuddly forest creatures romping and playing on and around him. Suddenly, Daniel popped up behind him, noting that he was nothing more than a big ol' softy. As it turned out, Daniel had latched onto Sixshot as he was making his escape from the Headmasters. Daniel asked Sixshot to join the Autobots since he was actually just a total poser, but Sixshot explained that he owed a ninja debt of ninja loyalty to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and could do no such thing.

Then Daniel got shot in the arm. As the boy recovered, Sixshot recognized the group of gun-toting rednecks as [[Space Hunter]]s. Not about to let them kill all the cute animals (and Daniel), Sixshot transformed to all six of his modes, defeating the Hunters, and then to his Wingwolf mode just for the sake of overkill. With the Space Hunters fleeing, Sixshot saw to dressing Daniel's wound and then, with a speech about power, honor and loyalty (and after sending an SOS to [[Athenia]] to get Daniel a ride home), he zoomed off into space. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 4}}

After the defeat of [[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]], when all the other Decepticons were driven from the planet, Sixshot chose to blaze a new path in his life. Sixshot's next goal was to travel the galaxy and become the greatest warrior in the Universe, learning new transformations from various creatures. His first task was to stay on [[Earth]] and learn how to transform into a human being. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8|The Headmasters #8}}

====''The Headmasters'' epilogue====
Sixshot alerted the Autobots on [[Athenia]] about the existence of [[Devil Z]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/730/37/ TV Magazine "Master File #1" prose supplement]</ref>

===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Image:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|left|100px|thumb|No slag, Sherlock.]]

Sixshot was one of the Decepticons who followed [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] to the planet [[Nebulos]]. He acted as an air transport to an unidentifiable Decepticon. Upon greeting [[Zarak (Nebulan)|Lord Zarak]]'s faction of Nebulans, he noted, "Strange creatures await us." Maybe they were ''too'' strange because he was never seen again. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
While [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] was off looking for some new [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] source, Sixshot gathered volunteers for an unspecified mission to make [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s life interesting. He managed to rustle up [[Pounce]], [[Wingspan]], and [[Flywheels]]. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Sixshotg1dw.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"Strange heads await us."]]

After [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] successfully created the [[Triple Changer]], he sought to create an even more impressive warrior who could transform into an unprecedented six modes. However, Shockwave's short rule was ended by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] before his project could be unveiled, but a mysterious figure was seen examining the remains of [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{Note|[[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] went out of business before Sixshot could be properly revealed. Earlier in the series, [[Octane|Octane]] is shown piloting a land vehicle that is clearly Sixshot's tank mode, which is later jacked by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. This vehicle never transforms or shows any signs of sentience, so whether or not it is '''actually''' Sixshot is debatable. [[James McDonough]] later noted in an interview that it was not some random [[easter egg]], and that its inclusion was deliberate foreshadowing of the future of Shockwave's experiments in multiple transformations.}}

===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers'' comics===
[[Image:ArtofWar3_OmegaSupreme_Sixshot_Astrotrain.jpg|left|thumb|200px|]]
After [[Serpent O.R.]] took control of the Decepticons, Sixshot led [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] in an attack on an Autobot peace ceremony. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} Sixshot targeted [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], only for the Autobot to jump onto his plane mode and steer him into crashing into [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]'s face. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

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===IDW ''Generation 1'' comics continuity===
Sixshot attended [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s rally before the war. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers2-teleconference.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Sixshot, pre-angst.]]

After the war had begun, Megatron called three of his most deadly warriors to him, intent on making them his "[[Infiltration protocol|phase sixers]]." [[Black Shadow]] and Sixshot were the first two, and [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], who teleconferenced holographically while in the middle of a battle on [[Caldoon 4]], was the third. Though Black Shadow and Sixshot were excited to serve the Decepticons in this expanded capacity, Overlord chafed. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2}}

[[Image:IDW Spotlight Sixshotshootsstuff.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Sixshot is so powerful, he defies all laws of perspective.]]
Sixshot, deployed by the Decepticons as a "living weapon", was one of the most feared Decepticons in the galaxy, as well as one of the most powerful. He was typically unleashed during Phase Five or Phase Six of the Decepticons' phased [[infiltration protocol]], bringing utter devastation to the worlds he visited. His "armature" consisted of metals drawn from the compacted core of a collapsed star, and his hermetically sealed power core contained a "self-regenerating dark matter fission cell"—in other words, he was fast, strong, virtually indestructible, and could fight all day and all night without getting tired. {{storylink|Devastation issue 4|Devastation #4}}

In the days before Cybertron was abandoned, Starscream voiced concerns over Sixshot, fearing he was simply too powerful. Aware of the dangers of such a powerful soldier, Megatron had Sixshot built with a secret "off switch" that could shut him down if need be. {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}}

His lethal nature and the sheer horror of his job ended up ostracizing him from his fellow Decepticons, with Starscream in particular disliking him. Though Sixshot wasn't the most ''social'' warrior, he did miss the camaraderie of battle. The closest thing he had to "friends" were the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], a troop of Decepticon warriors who envied Sixshot's power and reputation and aspired to one day be as great as he. The only other person not afraid of and shunning him was Megatron, and ''he'd'' planted a secret "off switch" in Sixshot anyway. He eventually became tired of his role, losing the glee he used to have and being bored with it all.

[[Image:sixshot-devastation1a.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Trying to warn his boss that setting off this chain of events will only lead to ''[[All Hail Megatron]]''.]]

While on a mission to the strategically-significant planet [[Mumu-Obscura]], the Terrorcons went missing. After getting the info from [[Squawkbox]], Sixshot set out to rescue his "friends". After arriving, he found Mumu-Obscura to be a dead world, completely razed by a group of aliens known as the [[Reaper|Reapers]]. The Reapers, led by a [[Deathbringer (species)|Deathbringer]], offered the lives of the Terrorcons to Sixshot, if the Decepticon could defeat them in battle. Sixshot fought valiantly, though the Reapers proved to just be toying with him.

Eventually, the Deathbringer called off the battle and handed over the Terrorcons. The entire fight had been a test and the Reapers were willing to extend membership to Sixshot. The final test for joining, however, would be that Sixshot must sever all sentimental connections to his past and eliminate the Terrorcons. Sixshot could not bring himself to do the deed, though a part of him truly craved to be a Reaper. The Deathbringer allowed him to leave with the Terrorcons and declared that they would cross paths again, and hopefully then, Sixshot would be ready. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

[[Image:sixshot-devastation3d.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Think the insurance company will cover those?]]

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s recent thrashing by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Sixshot was called in "early" to deal with the Autobots on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6|Escalation #6}}

After arriving on Earth, Megatron instructed Sixshot to track down Optimus Prime's unit and eliminate them. Sixshot was slightly confused that he had been called in so early, but he also knew what happened when you tried to press a point with Megatron, so he complied. The other Decepticons, however, were concerned with Megatron's choice of action. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}}

Once the Autobots' location had been relayed by Ratbat, Sixshot rocketed across the continent, intercepting the ''[[Ark-19]]'' as the Autobots attempted to relocate it. He shot it down with a single blast. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}}

[[Image:sixshot-devastation3e.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Some moron brought a cougar to a party and it went berserk.]]

Seeing the ship crash into the [[Gulf of Mexico]] and explode, Sixshot pursued [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], who had ejected with [[Verity Carlo]] and [[Jimmy Pink]] in an escape pod before the ''Ark-19'' crashed into the ocean. He was briefly distracted by two fighter jets, which he effortlessly destroyed. The brief distraction allowed Ratchet to escape to [[Pensacola]], where he attempted to hide among an ambulance pool. The "local rules of engagement" didn't apply to Sixshot, however; he proceeded to just blow up every ambulance around to force Ratchet to reveal himself. In the process, he made himself the first Transformer to be caught live on television and be visible in a crowded civilian area.

Transforming to wolf mode, Sixshot chased Ratchet out of town and down a highway, barely noticing as Ratchet discharged his two human passengers. He chased the Autobot to the Gulf of Mexico's edge and was about to kill him, when the crew of the ''Ark-19'' emerged from the water and shot him. {{storylink|Devastation issue 3|Devastation #3}}

[[Image:sixshot-devastation5c.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Speedlines accompany Sixshot wherever he goes.]]

Sixshot shrugged off their attacks and engaged the team of seven Autobots single-handedly on the beach. He badly wounded Bumblebee and Jazz while [[infodump]]ing the Autobots about his various capabilities. After most of the Autobots escaped via [[orbital jump]], Sixshot faced Optimus Prime alone. The Autobot leader was giving him a considerable run for his money, when he was summoned back to Decepticon headquarters to deal with the recently arrived Reapers. {{storylink|Devastation issue 4|Devastation #4}}

Arriving in Oregon, Sixshot blasted a hole in the Reapers' ship and fought their whole legion. Deathbringer entreated him to join the Reapers, planning to destroy him if he refused; while Sixshot initially shrugged him off, he became increasingly tempted by the offer of a ''cause'' to fight for instead of the degrading, dull destruction of his job. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] then emerged, challenging Sixshot to a duel to the death, making his decision easier and causing him to defect. However, Starscream activated Sixshot's "off switch", a verbal command of "Reset: pi-orion-actual-orbit. Enable." Sixshot immediately shut down and crashed. {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation issue 5}} Amid all the chaos, everyone else seemed to forgot about the deactivated Decepticon... everyone except for [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

Galvatron took Sixshot to the [[Dead Universe]] scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], who repaired his body but implanted a device in his brain which gave his will over to the amoral researcher. Once completed, Sixshot was deployed to guard one of the [[Nega-Core]]s, which were essential to the [[Expansion]] of the [[Dead Universe]]. Any attempt to get to the Nega-Core would've involved a vicious battle that an attacking force would lose, {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} so the Autobots snuck in through the back instead. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}
[[Image:Squashed Sixshot.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Dehn-dehn-'''''DEHHHHHHHHHHH!!!''''']]
After the Dead Universe crew was defeated, Sixshot traded Megatron Jiaxus' {{sic}} technology for his freedom. And thus Sixshot returned, in full possession of all of his faculties.

Rather than being used for full-scale planetary destruction, he first went on a snatch-and-grab mission to recover secret Autobot scientific research; he seemed to be back to his original enthusiasm, acting like the mission was a blast! He snuck into [[Orvus Base]], killing most of the crew before they knew what hit them. The [[Throttlebot]]s were stationed there, however, and were able to escape with the data and their lives. Sixshot pursued them to planet Orvus Base was orbiting, [[Salvvatan VIII]].

There he confronted the Throttlebots, who put up a fight, but he was having little trouble wearing them down. The fight took them into the city, where Sixshot was thrown through a door into a control room. This set off unusual alarms. While he was preparing to blast [[Searchlight (G1)|Searchlight]], an arm emerged out of the city, crushing him. This didn't incapacitate Sixshot, so when the [[Metroplex|city]] completed its transformation, it stomped on him, which did put him out of commission... temporarily... {{storylink|Spotlight: Metroplex}}
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==Games==
===''Call of the Future''===
Sixshot is a playable Decepticon in the Japanese Playstation 2 game. He is unlocked after defeating [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] a second time. {{storylink|Transformers: Call of the Future}}

==Toys==
{{picsneeded|Rare color variants}}
===Generation 1===

[[Image:G1Sixshot toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"No, I don't have a [[Megatron (G1)|trigger between]] [[Shockwave (G1)|my legs]]. Now will you buy me?"]]
*'''Sixshot''' (1987, 2002)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-98'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Hypersonic Concussion Blasters"

:Sixshot transforms into a robot, a tank, a spaceship, a gun, an off-road vehicle, and a winged wolf. Each of these modes has their own functionality, including things like a trigger (that is, a little plastic panel that springs back after you pull on it) for his gun mode and his vague animal head which we're assured is a wolf.

:A completely absurd seventh mode was created for the ''Headmasters'' animated series named "Wingwolf"—and the toy can actually be configured into this form. It is effectively just an in-between transformation using various configurations from other modes to create... well... something. The idea was that this mode was more powerful because it accessed all the different powers of each of his other modes.

:The toy came with instructions that were sealed by a sticker, challenging the owner to figure out all the toy's modes without help. It really wasn't that hard, honestly—although the instructions (and packaging photos) actually managed to get the car mode wrong, neglecting to mention the additional rotation of the arms necessary to complete it. There are also a pair of extra holes inside Sixshot's legs into which his hypersonic concussion blasters can fit—presumably, this was the intended location for the weapons in gun mode, but the instructions and photos place them on the outside of the legs, in the same position as tank mode, which in turn was how the gun mode appeared in both the American and Japanese animated series.

:Sadly, despite his five alternate modes, robot-mode Sixshot is a [[brick]], having the same amount of useful articulation as a [[Mini Vehicle]], which is a much smaller and cheaper toy. Bad [[Hasbro]].

: This mold was [[retool]]ed to make [[Greatshot]].

*'''Sixshot Shadow Mode''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Hypersonic Concussion Blasters"

: A special all-black version of Sixshot was made as a March [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize in ''[[Figure-Ō]]'' magazine in Japan. Only 10 Sixshot Shadow Modes were awarded.

*'''Sixshot Stealth Mode''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Hypersonic Concussion Blasters"

: A special clear-colorless-plastic version of Sixshot was made as a March [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize from ''Hyper Hobby Magazine'' in Japan. Only 10 clear Sixshot Stealth Modes were awarded.
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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
*'''Sixshot''' (2001)
[[image:PVCSixshot.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Sixshort]]
: Sixshot was in Act 3 of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' (SCF) line of PVC figurines. Like all pieces in this set, he was available both in full-color and all-clear versions.
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==Notes==
[[Image:BraveShadowmaruKagerouModels.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Go ninjas, go ninjas, go! Shadowmaru is on the left.]]
* Sixshot's appearance in ''The Rebirth'' is an extreme case of [[To sell toys|marketing influencing the fiction]], as he shows off his [[Six Changer|six modes]] and how cool and badass he is in the space of approximately forty seconds. Sadly, he was not seen again in any of the three parts, not even in the background, and only had one spoken line.
* The Autobot Six Changer [[Quickswitch]] might be Sixshot's [[Relatives|son]].
* According to the information from ''Comic Bom-Bom'', Sixshot owns the [[Matrix of Evil]] in Japanese Generation 1 continuity, thus making a contrast to the [[Matrix of Leadership]] owned by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]].
* The Sixshot (or, more accurately, Greatshot) mold was later retooled to make the heroic "Ninja Detective" '''Shadowmaru''' for Takara's ''[[Brave]] Police J-Decker'' toyline. Amusingly, while the other 5 forms are of standard size for the series (assuming 5 meters in robot mode), his size for gun mode was increased to the point that, in ''Transformers'' terms, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] could use him for an oversized rifle. Shadowmaru also had a prototype "brother", '''Kagerō''', who could only change into three forms. He was not produced as a toy.
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==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Sixshot/sixshot.htm Sixshot at TFU.info]
* [http://www.transformers-universe.com/popup.php?img=content/images/galerie/pics/586/58611_Sixshot_Profile1.jpg Page 1 and] [http://www.transformers-universe.com/popup.php?img=content/images/galerie/pics/586/58612_Sixshot_Profile2.jpg 2 of Sixshot's MTMTE profile at Transformers-universe.com]

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Burke

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:''Burke is a [[human]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Movie2007_Burke_Ranger3.jpg|thumb|250px|"Hey guys! I get a line of dialogue!"]]

'''Burke''' is a member of the [[United States Army|United States Army Rangers]], under the command of [[William Lennox]]. He is one of [[Qatar Ranger Team|the squad]]'s SAW gunners.

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' (2007) movie===
:''Actor:'' [[Brian Shehan]] (English)

[[Image:Tf2007 rangerteam.jpg|thumb|300px|left|]]

Returning back to [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base]] in [[Qatar]] after a mission, Captain Lennox's men discussed what they were going to do once they got home to the States. As usual, [[Jorge Figueroa|Fig]] talked about his mom's cooking in Spanish, something that amused all of the squad because he had been told numerous times that none of them spoke Spanish. When Lennox told them of his desire to see his baby girl for the first time, Burke and the others joined in on the friendly ribbing over this sappy sentiment.

After getting back to camp, while [[Robert Epps|Epps]] made his way to the basketball court, Burke went to the rudimentary open-air shower and pushed other soldiers aside, to their consternation. Soon after, [[Blackout (Movie)|a mysterious MH-53 Pave Low]] touched down and began disrupting the communication and power supplies of the base. Suddenly, the base was under attack as the helicopter somehow transformed into a giant walking weapons platform. Burke and the others grabbed their gear and ran for their lives as the machine crushed all opposition standing in its way to the communications center. After rescuing local boy [[Mahfouz]] and Epps, the Rangers escaped into the night as the base was leveled.

While the medical teams from the Army sifted through the rubble for survivors and the United States government tried to find answers, the Rangers made their way across the Qatari countryside, unaware that they were [[Scorponok (Movie)|being followed, and being watched]]. Stopping at an abandoned tank to rest, Burke kept an eye on the horizon for hostiles while the others discussed the attack and the images Epps managed to capture. Deciding that the [[Pentagon]] must know their intel, they headed to Mahfouz's village, where a telephone could be found.

[[Image:Movie2007_Scorponok_Donnelly_Burke.jpg|thumb|300px|]]

Arriving on the outskirts, the weary travelers were suddenly attacked by a giant mechanical scorpion. When it managed to kill [[Patrick Donnelly|Donnelly]], the Rangers began a ragged retreat, though Burke kept his nerve and provided covering fire from his M249 Para. As Captain Lennox struggled with a bored and unsympathetic telephone operator, Burke held the line steady and ordered fire directed at the attacker. However, it was soon clear to the Pentagon that the solders were clearly outmatched and ordered assets of the [[United States Air Force]] to attack, which Lennox's Rangers guided in by lazing the target. While they managed to drive the attacker away, Fig paid the price when he was hit by one of the creature's rockets. On the plane trip back to the United States, the Rangers and the R&D team were examining the strange tail left behind by the mechanical scorpion when it suddenly jerked up to life, so Burke and the others had to strap it down to the examination table. Though the battle had been costly, it did provide them with an answer to how to fight back against the mechanical creatures.

[[Image:Movie2007_Burke_S7standoff.jpg|thumb|left|300px|]]

Upon arrival at [[United States Air Force#Facilities|Nellis Air Force Base]] in [[Nevada]], agents from an unknown government organization hustled the Rangers into SUVs and took them to [[Hoover Dam]], where they reported to [[John Keller|Secretary of Defense Keller]] about the mysterious events of the past few days. Inside the dam, they learned from [[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]], [[Tom Banachek]] and, incredibly, some teenage boy named [[Sam Witwicky]] about the reasons for the attacks and the players in it. During a demonstration of the [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]] Cube's power, Burke was more curious than frightened by the alien creature created from a cell phone, tapping the glass as it furiously banged into the sides of a armoured box. When the evil [[Decepticon]]s arrived and attacked the dam, the soldiers were led to an arms room where a tense stand off erupted when Simmons refused to let Sam see [[Bumblebee (Movie)|the boy's alien robot car]], which would help the situation. The situation was defused when Keller ordered Simmons to do as the Rangers demanded.

[[Image:Movie2007_MissionCity_Burkecoveringfire.jpg|thumb|300px|]]

After the [[Autobot]] car was freed and the Cube was miraculously shrunken down to a small, hand-held size, Lennox ordered his Rangers and the [[Sector Seven]] troopers to form a perimeter protecting the car and its occupants. Burke was the gunner on Lennox and Epps's command buggy as the convoy headed towards [[Mission City]], where they would attempt to find some sort of off-line communication device that wasn't affected by the worldwide communications blackout. When the Decepticons showed up in Mission City Burke and the Rangers helped [[Ratchet (Movie)|the Autobot rescue vehicle]] take down [[Brawl (Movie)|the tank]], but were then forced to retreat when [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] arrived, with the [[Jazz (Movie)|Pontiac Solstice]] sacrificing his life to cover their escape. After helping evacuate a wounded Sector Seven trooper, Burke watched unhappily as the evil tank got back up, and not only that, but the helicopter that leveled SOCCENT Qatar joined in the battle. Lennox ordered his Rangers to hold the line as Sam escaped with the Cube, in the hopes of removing the alien artifact from the battlefield while the Decepticons were busy. However, the soldiers had their hands full with the tank while most of the Autobots were assigned to protect Sam. Salvation came in the form of the yellow Camaro, who helped them destroy the tank once and for all.

While the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|friendly Autobot leader]] and Megatron fought, Lennox and the soldiers moved in to assist, but were prevented from doing so by that evil helicopter. Lennox and Epps formulated a plan where they would call in the rapidly-arriving F-22 Raptors from the Air Force while the Decepticon was distracted. However, the helicopter noticed the laze painted on his arm and turned to attack, and with the cover blown, the soldiers provided covering fire for Lennox, who attacked the Decepticon on a motorcycle as the F-22s fired the missiles. With their nemesis dead, the soldiers moved in to take out Megatron. The Decepticon leader, single-minded about the All Spark, was overwhelmed by the combined efforts of the soldiers and the Air Force, and was finally defeated when Sam rammed the All Spark into Megatron's chest, killing him. In the aftermath, Burke and the soldiers were thanked by their new alien allies for their valuable help in the battle. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)}}
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===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===

In the aftermath of Mission City, Lennox's men and the Autobot [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] went around hunting the [[Allspark mutation]]s that had been created during Sam's escape from Megatron. They had already eliminated four of the violent creatures when the Rangers chased [[Xbox 360 robot|one]] into a van, which Ironhide then blew up as they were closing in. The Autobot informed Lennox he wanted to show the humans what ''real'' firepower was, but apologised for not considering their proximity to the target. With the threat taken care of, the Rangers found an abandoned trailer to be used as a funeral bier for Jazz, the Autobot who had given his life to protect the soldiers. As Ironhide silently regarded his friend, the Rangers lowered their heads in respect.

Soon, the Autobots had to leave as Sector Seven's clean up crew was approaching. Lennox and Epps attempted to deflect Agent Simmons' attentions, but Simmons actually wanted them to work for the clandestine group, knowing their knowledge of the Transformers and the coming conflict Earth would inevitably be embroiled with. To everybody's surprise, Lennox accepted. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 1}}

{{Note|It is unknown if Burke and the other members of the Ranger team joined Sector Seven along with Lennox and Epps.}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
:''Actor:'' [[Brian Shehan]] (English)

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==Trivia==
* Burke is played by real-life [[United States Navy|Navy]] SEAL Brian Shehan. He is credited as Ranger Team #3, and like many other unnamed military characters in ''Transformers'', "Burke" comes from his uniform nametag.
[[Image:Movie Figueroa cutscene.jpg|right|200px|thumb|By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Warvan, you shall be avenged!]]
* A later scene where Lennox and Burke comfort the dying Figueroa was cut from the theatrical release of the film, but briefly seen in the December 2006 trailer. The scene survived in both [[Transformers (novel)|the novelization]] and the [[Transformers: The Junior Novel|children's novelization]] where (despite many changes made to tone down descriptions of violence against ''robots'') he still died. Go fig! This scene was rendered non-canonical when director [[Michael Bay]] tried to get [[Amaury Nolasco]] to return for ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

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:''Cyclonus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:CyclonusPioneerDVD1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Darling one, read my words and hear my heart speak of a love soft and undying: a love that will be with you always.]]
Among the Decepticons, finding a genuinely loyal and competent [[second-in-command]] is [[Soundwave (G1)|a]] [[Shockwave (G1)|near]] [[Starscream (G1)|impossibility]]. '''Cyclonus''' is the exception to that rule. Created by [[Unicron]], Cyclonus is a being whose loyalty to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticon cause is so intense as to exclude most other emotions and interests from his mind. He is dedicated to destruction in his leader's name.

He also has brains to back up that dedication, power to enforce Galvatron's will, and the initiative to form plans and get them done. Cyclonus could easily rule the Decepticons himself if he so desired, either as a power behind the throne or directly overthrowing his psychotic master. His responses to any suggestions that he do so? "All hail Galvatron!"

It's really amazing that he's so loyal, when one considers that he alternates with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] as Galvatron's personal punching bag. His [[Targetmaster]] partner is [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]].

:''Italian name:'' '''Ciclone''' ("Cyclone")
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Hsúan-fēng''' (旋風, "Cyclone")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Kuáng Biāo''' （狂飙, "Rampage"）

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Roger C. Carmel]] → [[Jack Angel]] (English), [[Minoru Inaba]] (Japanese), [[Fumihiko Tachiki]] (Japanese, ''The Rebirth'' only) , [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German)

{{note|Carmel's performance as the voice of Cyclonus was notoriously inconsistent--varying in pitch, emphasis, and speed from episode to episode. Following his death, Jack Angel took up the role for the final five episodes of the series.}}

In the year 2005, after an abortive attack on [[Autobot City]], the evil [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] found it necessary to jettison excess weight from their craft to make it back to their homeworld of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. The injured and dying Decepticons were chosen to be ejected into the void of space, including the commander, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but when their bodies were recovered by the world-eater, [[Unicron]], they were reborn as deadly new warriors in the service of the recreated Megatron, now known as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Immediately following his creation, Cyclonus served as little more than Galvatron’s personal ship and attack dog, carrying his leader to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]’s coronation, into the battle in Autobot City and to the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]]. He was also involved in attacking and crippling the shuttle of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] over [[Quintessa]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

[[Image:Cyclonus toon.jpg|left|180px|thumb|An actually loyal soldier.]]

By 2006, Galvatron was believed dead and the Decepticons had retreated to the barren world of [[Chaar]]. Although Cyclonus and the Sweeps' Unicronian physiology kept them in relatively good condition, the other Decepticons degenerated quickly in the absence of regular energon. Disgusted with how far the leaderless Decepticons had fallen as they eked out this miserable existence, Cyclonus resolved to locate Galvatron, daring even to enter Unicron’s deactivated, disembodied head. By replaying the planet-eater's memory banks, Cyclonus traced Galvatron to the world of [[Thrull]]. Scourge's accelerated sight peeled back light-years of space and confirmed their fallen leader's presence. Returning to Chaar, Cyclonus asked his fellow Decepticons to give of their meager energon supplies in support of a quest to retrieve and revive Galvatron. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

The Decepticons' need for a strong leader was driven home when two Autobots invaded Chaar, and the entire Decepticon army couldn't muster up enough energon or firepower to put up a decent fight. Cyclonus and the Sweeps made their way to Thrull after that to retrieve Galvatron. Unfortunately, once extricated from a pool of the planet’s plasma-lava, Galvatron proved to have been driven insane from exposure to it and brutalized Cyclonus and the [[Sweep|Sweeps]] before being talked down and returned to his position as leader. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} Despite his lunacy, Galvatron was effective enough to destroy an entire space platform for Earth's defense system. Cyclonus brought him back to Chaar, only to find the Decepticons were missing, having forged an alliance with the [[Quintesson]]s in their absence. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} With Galvatron's permission, the alliance continued, and the Decepticons and Quintessons launched an all-out assault on Cybertron and Earth both. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The assault failed, and Cyclonus and the Decepticon were driven back to Chaar. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[Image:Cyclonus jet.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Never realized he'd sprung a leak.]]

As 2006 settled in, Cyclonus was captured by a [[Quintesson]] scientist for study, along with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Marissa Faireborn]], but when the entire group was sucked through a [[black hole]] into a [[negative universe]], they were forced to work together to escape; Cyclonus and Magnus developed a grudging respect for each other as warriors, but vowed that when they met again on the battlefield, it would be as enemies. {{storylink|The Killing Jar}}

Chasing the Autobots through space, Cyclonus and his great leader ran them down on an abandoned funeral barge floating in the void. The Decepticons pursued the Autobots into the vessel, but were taken completely by surprise by the sudden appearance of the dead Autobot leader, Optimus Prime. Galvatron was injured in battle, and Cyclonus had to provide him with support. The loyal lieutenant was willing to fight on against Prime, but when the Sweeps abandoned the barge in fear, Cyclonus was forced to choose the better part of valor and leave as well, carrying Galvatron with him. {{storylink|Dark Awakening}}

Some time later, outnumbered and fleeing from the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], Cyclonus and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] took refuge inside a vortex, which transported them to the pacifistic, energy-rich planet of [[Paradron]], which had been settled by Cybertronian refugees. Naturally, the duo immediately conquered the planet and summoned Galvatron and the other Decepticons there; the plan was ultimately foiled by the Autobots, but at the cost of Paradron itself, which was destroyed. {{storylink|Fight or Flee}}

[[Image:Cyclonus alt.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Cyclonus' alternate robot mode design, as seen in "Starscream's Ghost". Compare to the previous robot mode pic, above.]]
Cyclonus and Galvatron met up with [[Octane]] in [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]], where they briefly adapted the local oil into a more powerful form of energon before the Autobots chased them out of the country. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}} After Octane fled the Decepticons and started working as a free trader with the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] and even the Autobots, Cyclonus and the Sweeps infiltrated Cybertronian air space to deal with the traitor. They chased him into the abandoned Decepticon mausoleum below the planet's surface. Cyclonus marveled at Scourge's pathetic leadership ability when he couldn't even order ONE Sweep to enter the mausoleum ahead of them. He borrowed half a page from Galvatron's book and only ''threatened'' to kill a Sweep if they didn't get moving. Cyclonus's hunt was interrupted by the arrival of Starscream's ghost, who possessed the Decepticon saboteur for his own ends. The next thing Cyclonus knew, it was hours later and he was at the base of Galvatron's throne, having just been blasted by his leader. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

On another occasion, Cyclonus clashed with Ultra Magnus aboard the Autobot records asteroid with the fate of [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] in the balance. {{storylink|Surprise Party}}

Sometime later, Starscream's ghost returned and possessed Scourge, causing him to fire wildly. Cyclonus tried to convince Galvatron his fellow warrior was not a traitor, but only malfunctioning. Then Scourge/Starscream shot Galvatron dead center in the chest, and chaos ensued. The Decepticons were a step behind Starscream over the next few hours as he stole one of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s (invisible) eyes, then Astrotrain, then finally Trypticon himself in a mad scavenger hunt orchestrated by Unicron. Their weapons temporarily neutralized after trying to recover Trypticon, Cyclonus and the Decepticons began limping away from Cybertron when they saw Starscream tumbling uncontrollably through space. Cyclonus rightly questioned how a ghost could tumble uncontrollably ''anywhere'', but Galvatron was just glad his [[particle cannon]] was working again, and he started taking potshots at the flying figure. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine}}

When Astrotrain reported to Galvatron that the Junkions were shooting at anyone in their airspace, even Autobots, Cyclonus saw opportunity. Although Galvatron couldn't care less about Junkions, Cyclonus investigated further for the good of the Decepticon cause, for the Autobots would lose a valuable ally if the Junkions had indeed turned against them. His personal analysis, however, did nothing to raise Galvatron's interest, only his rage. Cyclonus followed orders and ceased bothering his leader with the details, but still chose to pursue the matter with the Sweeps. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

Cyclonus was alerted to a mysterious Quintesson signal by [[Predaking]]. He and the Sweeps rendezvoused with Predaking at the source, only to find [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and the Autobots competing with them in their pursuit. They managed to recover the Quintesson journal that was the source of the signal, and they learned it had key information that would be beneficial to peace talks the Autobots were overseeing. Cyclonus and the Decepticons tried to stop the Autobots from orchestrating a cease fire between the warring worlds, but failed. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

Later, Cyclonus was among the Transformers turned into an energy vampire by the [[Trans-Organic]] [[Dweller]], thrown to the beast by Galvatron to delay his own fate—though at least with Cyclonus he hesitated for a moment before fleeing, almost repentant for his action. Hours later, after the Autobots saved him from an eternal unlife as an energy vampire, Cyclonus reconnected with Galvatron. Out of all the Decepticons in history, only Cyclonus could deliver his relief at Galvatron's safety with such genuine feeling and without a trace of sarcasm. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

[[Image:GalvatronCyclonusWebworld.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Cyclonus misses the days when Galvatron would be inside him.]]
When a group of Decepticons, tired of being beaten and abused by the deranged Galvatron, confronted Cyclonus and demanded that he do something about the situation, Cyclonus was so short on options that he accepted the advice of a Quintesson and tricked Galvatron into accompanying him to the therapeutic mental institution on planet [[Torkulon]]. It pained Cyclonus to see his leader so demented as each attempted therapy met with failure, but when the Torkuli attempted to cure Galvatron by removing the damaged part of his mind, thereby leaving him a vegetable, Cyclonus sprang into action, only to be restrained. Patched into the sentient network of the planet, rather than be cured, Galvatron infected the world itself with his madness and freed himself, decimating the planet, and decided to turn his attention back to fighting the Autobots, rather than dwell on Cyclonus's deception. {{storylink|Webworld}}

While in Europe, Cyclonus and the Decepticons made contact with several human terrorists and unscrupulous mercenaries. They even hired out human mechanics to work on Trypticon and oversee his repairs. Okay, fine. But when Cyclonus ran across [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] wandering around inside Trypticon, shouldn't he have recognized ''them?!'' Apparently, all flesh-creatures DO look alike to the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

In a scheme to utilize [[anti-electron]]s against the Autobots, the Decepticons were forced to raid Unicron's head for an additional supply of the substance. Scourge and Cyclonus performed the recovery operation while Galvatron and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] kept their Autobot pursuers busy. They had only just returned with the flask, however, when [[Scattershot]] and the new [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] arrived, destroying the anti-electrons and routing the Decepticon invaders. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

[[Image:Ejectcall.jpg|left|250px|thumb|I'm big because Galvatron rides me.]]
Cyclonus and Soundwave were at Galvatron's side during a heavy battle with the Autobots, along with Trypticon, the Sweeps, and an assortment of Predacons and Terrorcons. The battle was going relatively well until more than half of Galvatron's forces suddenly responded to a mysterious call that only [[Primitive]]s could hear. Enraged at Trypticon and the others for abandoning the field of battle, Galvatron took off after them with Cyclonus and Soundwave in tow. They didn't get far, however, before the energy-absorbing [[Tornedron]] struck them down in the middle of space. Only after the Primitives defeated Tornedron's creator were Cyclonus and the others restored to life. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Later still, he, along with a group of Autobots and Quintessons, was transported into a region of space cordoned off by the Quintessons, landing on the planet [[Zamojin (planet)|Zamojin]]. There, Cyclonus aided the Quintessons in acquiring [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]’s [[universal emulator]] in order to repair their systems and return to normal space. He demonstrated a working knowledge of psychology and mob mentality when he prodded the Zamojins into trying to execute their prisoner, the Autobot [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}

Cyclonus participated in a major Decepticon attack on Japan. When they were repulsed by the Autobots, he returned to Chaar with Galvatron. The rear guard, [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] [[Wildrider]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], miraculously managed to steal the Matrix of Leadership from an unconscious Rodimus Prime. After Galvatron was unable to unleash its power himself, he tossed the bauble away as if it were nothing. Scourge seized the opportunity to take the Matrix's power for himself and attempted to take over the Decepticons. Cyclonus refused to bow to anyone but Galvatron, and so was blasted down along with his leader. They eventually recovered and traveled to Earth after Scourge and the Decepticon army. They found Scourge shortly after Hot Rod reclaimed the Matrix from him. Galvatron was...not happy. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

When the [[Hate Plague]] swept the universe, Cyclonus was infected and took leadership of the afflicted Decepticons, hunting down Galvatron, tracking him and a group of Autobots into the depths of Chaar and infecting scientist [[Jessica Morgan]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

[[Image:Cyclonus tm.jpg|right|180px|thumb|See this? This...is my NIGHTSTICK!]]
In 2007, Cyclonus participated in the massive Decepticon attack on Autobot City, which culminated in the theft of the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber|key]] to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. When the chamber was then opened, the energy released blasted the key and a group of Autobots across the galaxy to the planet [[Nebulos]], and Cyclonus and Scourge led a team of Decepticons in pursuit, attacking and capturing several of the Autobots. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1|The Rebirth, Part 1}} To battle them, the remaining Autobots combined with a group of Nebulan rebels into "[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]" and bested them in combat. Having learned of this fusion of Transformer and Nebulan, the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], the evil ruling council of Nebulos, approached the Decepticons to repeat the process, but Cyclonus argued them down to taking the heads of only the animal-mode Decepticons, and merely the weapons of the others.

Consequently, Cyclonus became a [[Targetmaster]], as his handgun was converted into an exo-suit for the Hive member [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]], giving them enhanced targeting abilities and firepower. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Reclaiming the chamber key with their superior powers, the Decepticons headed back to Cybertron aboard the giant robot [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], where Cyclonus attempted to convince the disgusted Galvatron of the benefits of being bonded to the Nebulans. The Autobots soon arrived back on Cybertron and invaded Scorponok, only to be captured by the Decepticons and almost executed by Cyclonus before being saved by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. The Decepticons’ plan was subsequently thwarted by Spike and the Nebulans, and they were sent spiraling off through space aboard Scorponok by a tendril of plasma energy. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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=====Who is Cyclonus?=====
{{bigquote|Even when you were a ''bug'', I hated your stinkin’ circuits.|[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] on Cyclonus's origins|[[Wreckers: Finale Part II]]}}

[[Image:Cyclonus tf1.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Bombshell and Skywarp, who the hell am I?]]
When the injured Decepticons are transformed by Unicron, two identical Cyclonus robots are simultaneously created—in the foreground, the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], becomes one, while in the background, Decepticon jet [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] becomes another. The dialogue which accompanies this scene claims that we are seeing "Cyclonus... and his [[Cyclonus's Armada|armada]]." But, clearly, one warrior does not make an armada ([[Armada (cartoon)|at least three are required]]) – the line is, in fact, a carry over from the original script, in which Cyclonus was intended to have multiple identical duplicates, in the same way that Scourge had the Sweeps. However, the idea was apparently abandoned right after this scene—as the group boards the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]'' moments later, the second Cyclonus has disappeared and been replaced with a third Sweep. And while the number of Sweeps would fluctuate constantly throughout the film and the rest of the series, Cyclonus was consistently depicted as a unique individual, barring some animation errors in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]" and "[[The Quintesson Journal]]" that depicted multiple Cyclonuses. It was, essentially, as if the armada had never existed in the first place.

[[Image:Cyclonus tf2.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Cyclonus "and his armada"]]
After all of this to-ing and fro-ing, the question is left: if there is actually only one Cyclonus, then which robot became him? Bombshell or Skywarp?

Outside of the questionable nature of the armada's actual existence, the question mainly exists due to certain fans' dissatisfaction with the asymmetry of the fates of Skywarp and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]. While many fans are happy to simply follow what is shown in the film and take it that Bombshell became Cyclonus, others point their fingers at Skywarp, offering the rationalization that since Thundercracker the blue jet from 1984 became Galvatron's blue spaceship lieutenant, ''it simply should be'' that Skywarp the purple(-accented) jet from 1984 would become Galvatron's purple spaceship lieutenant (the [[cross-sell]] catalogs included with 1986 toys even replaced Thundercracker and Skywarp with Cyclonus and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] in the Decepticon Jets section). It is not uncommon, however, for fans to then tack on to this rationalization that if Skywarp became Cyclonus, then Bombshell must have become the armada, unhelpfully overlooking the nebulous existence of the armada which caused the whole argument in the first place.

There are any number of other niggly little arguments that can be made for either party, regarding the personalities of the characters or the roles that they had prior to their reconstruction, but it's all very circular and self-defeating. Then, there are those who feel that it does not matter who became Cyclonus, holding that both candidates were dead at the time, and, ultimately, arguments on the matter seem irrelevant, as Cyclonus never displays any inklings of a past life, whatever life that might have been. This group of people probably sleep better at night.

The only extant written statement on the matter from the time of the movie's production and release comes, originally, from Cyclonus' ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Transformers Universe]]'' bio, which states that he is made from the "parts of dead Decepticons" (note plural), which would be echoed in his much later [[Heroes of Cybertron]] bio and his [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] bio. However, as noted above, the visuals in the scene as-animated certainly imply that it was one old body per new body, without mixing and matching, and favoring "Bombshell" as the answer because of the blocking of the shot.

[[Image:Bombshell-to-cyclonus-storyboard.jpg|left|400px|thumb|What are you going to believe: fanfic or your lying eyes?]] The movie script is silent, or rather, completely apathetic on the matter: it states that after Megatron's transformation, the "other Decepticons" are turned into Scourge and Cyclonus and their minions, with no statements about particular bodies. The storyboards, however, are fairly unambiguous. They show Bombshell, pre-reformatting, and Cyclonus (with some other robots in the shot), post-reformatting. This may at least offer some insight into the [[authorial intent]]. It's worth noting that this version of the Storyboard omits any reference to Cyclonus' Armada.

[[Image:Idwwhoiscyclonus.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Not to be confused with Armada Cyclonus.]]
For what it's worth in terms of [[Retcon|retroactive canon-making]], [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s 20th anniversary adaptation, ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'', presented the scene precisely as animated in the movie, with Bombshell in the foreground declared as Cyclonus through a caption box, and Skywarp in the background marked as his armada. On the other hand, the lenticular cover to the 20th Anniversary DVD edition places Skywarp and Cyclonus in the same location, and a set of character bios written by Australian fans for the 2003 Madman Entertainment DVD release of the movie—later used on several UK Metrodome DVDs—state with complete unambiguity that Skywarp become Cyclonus. Tangentially, Cyclonus and Skywarp are two separate, concurrently-existing characters in the arguably post-movie setting of the [[Universe (2003 comic)|''Wreckers'']] comics. "[[Wreckers: Finale Part II]]" addressed the issue directly, adhering to the scene as animated by specifically stating that Skywarp had once been Cyclonus's armada, and having Skywarp call Cyclonus a former "bug." Meanwhile, the 2007 Masterpiece Skywarp toy includes an 'Armada Decepticon' sticker, seemingly putting that toy in the "Bombshell was Cyclonus" pile, but Masterpiece Thundercracker comes with the same sticker, only recolored.

However, none of these things, many coming two decades after the fact, are exactly "evidence" for what happened in the film.
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====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga====
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in Japanese continuity as noted above, except that season 3, which takes place across 2005 and 2006 in America, is set in 2010 in Japan, and "The Rebirth" does not occur. Japanese continuity inserts several new stories into the timeline, as described below.}}

[[Image:CyclonusFlopsyManga01.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Silly robot! Trix are for kids!]]

Cyclonus took part in many of Galvatron's wacky schemes, including one involving a giant toothy spaceship that ate ''other'' spaceships and stole their energy. When Rodimus Prime infiltrated the ship, Cyclonus, Scourge and Galvatron swiftly ganged up on him. Rodimus, however, was clever enough to trick Galvatron into blasting a hole in the side of the ship, providing him with an escape. As Rodimus left, he dropped off a little "gift" for Cyclonus. Cyclonus was unable to recognize it as a bomb until it was too late. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 1}}

He was also involved in the Decepticon siege on [[Feminia]]. He was forced to retreat with the rest of the Decepticons after [[Predaking]] was defeated by the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]]s. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5}}

====''The Great Transformer War'' comic====

Cyclonus stood by Galvatron's side as he commanded the captive scientist [[Doctor Dalton]] to improve Trypticon and their combiner warriors. However, he was unable to prevent [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] of the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s from freeing the doctor {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1}} After the resurrection of Optimus Prime, Cyclonus was seen getting trounced by Hot Rod. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)

{{note|The ''Headmasters'' cartoon and Japanese continuity thereafter ignores the events of ''[[The Rebirth]]''. Cyclonus and Scourge's roles were reduced to comedy relief, with their intelligence being markedly decreased until they were little more than cackling, bumbling henchmen.}}

[[Image:CyclonusBoulderHeadmasters01.jpg|right|250px|thumb|His credentials for the position of Second in Command were impeccable.]]

Cyclonus and Scourge continued to make token appearances when the new [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] warriors arrived to dominate the Cybertronian war. Cyclonus fought alongside Galvatron on Cybertron against Optimus Prime, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Cyclonus seemed rather threatened by the arrival of Galvatron's new lieutenant, [[Sixshot]]. Cyclonus and Scourge somehow managed to beat Optimus Prime to the [[Vector Sigma]] supercomputer, and battled him at the planet's core. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} During the attack on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], Cyclonus attempted to drop a rock on Rodimus Prime, but accidentally clobbered Galvatron instead, and ran away yelping in fear. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}

Cyclonus felt discouraged when Galvatron declared all his troops were bumbling incompetents, without making a special exception for Cyclonus. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} Later, when Sixshot attempted to extort energy from six countries using each of his six modes, Scourge and Cyclonus completely botched his scheme when they failed to realize that he was behind it and attacked him with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}} After Galvatron vanished during Cybertron's destruction, and the unfamiliar [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] took over as Emperor of Destruction, Cyclonus and Scourge felt even less secure in their positions. When [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] proudly sucked up to Scorponok, reporting on a new energy-absorbing satellite named [[Solar 1]] set for launch, Cyclonus vowed to steal the satellite in order to gain favor in Scorponok's eyes. Joined by Scourge and [[Predaking]], he attacked the launch pad, but was repelled by [[Raiden]] and the Headmasters. [[Brainstorm]] did some aerial dogfighting with Cyclonus, and the Decepticons were forced to leave empty-handed. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}}

Scourge and Cyclonus were concerned that Scorponok's latest series of attacks on Earth were more likely to destroy the planet than allow the Decepticons to gather energy. Scorponok told to them that the awe-inspiring [[plasma energy]] was released from Cybertron in its destruction. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} In his next scheme, Scorponok explained to the duo that he planned to detonate a series of bombs to destroy the planet [[Mars]], and harvest the plasma energy its destruction would surely generate. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Cyclonus was present for the unveiling of Scorponok's new super [[Transtector]] on Mars. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

Later, Cyclonus and Scourge made arrangements for Scorponok's official society debut as leader of the Decepticons. The Autobots attacked during the proceedings on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], but all combatants were interrupted by the triumphant return of Galvatron. Cyclonus was quick to redirect his boot-licking towards his old commander, as Scorponok's leadership was immediately overruled. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Cyclonus and Scourge would later field an SOS call from the planet [[Sandra]], and reported their findings to Galvatron. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

Presumably left behind on Earth while Galvatron plundered the cosmos for energon, Cyclonus and Scourge were not seen for many months. After he returned, Galvatron heaped praise on Sixshot, telling Cyclonus and Scourge that they could learn a thing or two from the Ninja Commander. Grumbling to themselves, the duo noticed [[Counterpunch (G1)|Counterpunch]] acting shifty, but were too caught up in their own problems to think too much about it. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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[[Image:Cyclonustarget2006.jpg|left|250px|thumb|What once had been a misread movie script was now dumb-sounding canon!]]
''In a future timeline similar but different to that depicted in the animated continuity, set in 2006, rather than 2005,'' (2006 being the original date for the movie, amended to 2005 after the production of a treatment from which the comics were penned) ''Cyclonus was also a creation of Unicron, remade from the body of the dispatched Decepticon [[Life Spark]]. Following Unicron's consumption of Cybertron's moons, Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge traveled back in time to 1986 as part of a plan to free themselves from Unicron's control by constructing a massive cannon that would destroy him upon their return to the future. The three Unicronian Decepticons proved themselves almost invincible in the face of the Autobots' attacks, but were finally defeated when Galvatron was duped into believing he was trapped in a temporal paradox, and returned to his own time to live out the remaining events 2006. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

[[Image:Cyclonuspullsthebeardy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Sure, yanking Scourge's beard is funny, but wait till you see what they do with Cyclonus's ears.]]
''Following the destruction of Unicron at the hands of Rodimus Prime and the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], Galvatron transported himself back in time to 1987, leaving Cyclonus and Scourge in the future, under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]’s command. The duo were attacked by the freelance peace-keeping agent, [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]], who was seeking the bounty on Galvatron’s head, and Cyclonus revealed Galvatron’s whereabouts to him. {{storylink|Wanted:Galvatron — Dead or Alive!}} Later, Shockwave hired Death’s Head to kill Rodimus Prime, but Cyclonus and Scourge interfered with the job as they sought to kill Rodimus first, in order to reclaim their lost standing amongst the Decepticons. {{storylink|Headhunt}} This did not please Death’s Head, and consequently, he willingly accepted a contract from Rodimus to hunt down Cyclonus and Scourge, eventually tracking them down to the planet of Junk as 2008 dawned. Before he could finish the job, however, all three of them fell under the mind-controlling influence of Unicron, whose disembodied head had survived the destruction of his body and had landed on the planet, where he was having the native Junkions construct a new body for him.''

''Under Unicron's control, Cyclonus and Scourge killed Shockwave and became Decepticon leaders, reigniting the stalemated Cybertronian war to a furious degree to cover Unicron's actions. Death's Head, however, was able to fight the mind control and work with the Autobots long enough to stop the chaos-bringer's plan. As explosions destroyed Unicron, Death's Head tackled Cyclonus and Scourge, pushing them through a time portal Unicron had built, promising to kill them another time. Cyclonus and Scourge were hurled into the past of Cybertron by the portal, where they came under the command of Scorponok. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}''

[[Image:Cyclonuskronk.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Back-seat driver!]]
Traveling to Nebulos with the rest of Scorponok's forces, they became Targetmasters and later came to present day Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}} ''Once there, they sought out Galvatron, and, no longer willing to serve him, instead demanded that he hand over his time travel device so that they could return to the future and their position as Decepticon leaders. The confrontation was disrupted by the sudden appearance of the Autobot commando squad, the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]], who drew the ensuing battle away from the human settlement it was taking place in by professing to have stolen Galvatron's time jump mechanism, when in reality, the Decepticon no longer even had it for them to take. {{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}} Having met with failure again, Cyclonus and Scourge decided to cut their losses and team up with Shockwave's present-day Earth-based Decepticon forces.''

[[Image:Cyclonus death.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"Handles on your head are the latest thing," Unicron says to me. "You'll look so trendy with head-handles."]]
''Unfortunately, Cyclonus accidentally let slip that they would kill Shockwave in the future. Naturally wanting to ensure his continued existence, Shockwave unleashed a brainwashed Megatron clone upon the two. Seized by the clone, Cyclonus’s Targetmaster partner, Nightstick, was crushed, and as Cyclonus begged Scourge for help, his companion fled to save his own life and Cyclonus’s head was torn from his body, killing him outright. {{storylink|Dry Run!}}''

''Cyclonus and Scourge’s displacement into the past had circumvented the normal mass-replacement method used by time-travel, and had hence unbalanced the space-time continuum, causing a rift to appear in the fabric of space and time. Cyclonus’s death, twenty years before he was even created, proved to be the final straw, accelerating the rift, which soon threatened to consume Earth and Cybertron. Realizing that the only way to stop it was to return himself, Galvatron and Cyclonus to their original time, Scourge attempted to recover Cyclonus’s body from Shockwave, only to be attacked by the deranged Decepticon, who had lost his mind due to the illogical nature of the situation, and had strung Cyclonus’s remains up like a twisted trophy. [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], however, was able to bring Shockwave back to sanity enough for him to deposit Cyclonus’s remains after Galvatron and Scourge, and then seal it with an x-ray blast. {{storylink|Time Wars}}''

In an alternate future of 2006, Cyclonus was on the Decepticon planet [[Chaar]] when [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] arrived and gave a report to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] about the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] being hypnotized by a television. Galvatron angrily declared he didn't care anything about the news. Cyclonus pleaded with him to reconsider how the information could be used against the Autobots, but Galvatron would not change his mind. On his own initiative, Cyclonus took [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] along to investigate and discovered the [[Quintesson]]s were involved.

Back on Chaar, a hypnotized Galvatron suddenly took off without telling Cyclonus where he was going, so Cyclonus and Scourge followed him to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. They were soon met there by a group of Autobots where they engaged them in battle. When the Autobots succeeded in disrupting the Quintessons' hypnosis signal the Junkions added their strength to the Autobots' which caused Galvatron to retreat so fast he nearly left Cyclonus behind. Cyclonus decided to ask Galvatron to make Junkion off-limits to Decepticons. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (US)}}

{{note|In the UK version of the story, the events of "The Big Broadcast of 2006" are a fabrication invented by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]].}}

[[Image:Cyclonusrod.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Yet another ears-centric death!]]
An alternate version of Cyclonus later made a brief appearance, inhabiting an alternate future world of 2009 where Cybertron had been destroyed and Galvatron ruled Earth. In this future world, Cyclonus failed to stop an Autobot/human rebel invasion of the main Decepticon base, and was destroyed by an enraged Galvatron for his failure. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

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===Ladybird Books continuity===
Cyclonus worked for [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] during the 1980s. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}} Later, he rose to leadership of the Decepticons at a time when the war was entrenched on [[Nebulos]]. Now a very evil and gloat-happy chap, he matched wits against [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], his opposite number in the Autobots. His schemes included trying to absorb a burst of cosmic radiation, unconcerned that it could kill the rest of the planet, {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}} and a substantially less evil plot of trying to stop the Autobots lubricating their joints. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

At some point, the Decepticon base [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] became a sentient Transformer and leader of the Decepticons, and Cyclonus was ''never seen again''...

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Cyclonus grew increasingly discontent with Galvatron after the Decepticon leader took to talking to [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] more than him, and began openly discussing mutiny with [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. He was sent out on a mission to locate a new [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] source which had been detected on an asteroid, and found that the source was a strange [[Observer|small alien]]. Following more abuse heaped on him by Galvatron, Cyclonus was able to study the creature, and discovered that it regurgitated its food in the form of Energon. Galvatron was pleased, but while Ratbat was out searching for more of the creatures, an Autobot was detected spying on the Decepticons, and the situation soon escalated into a pitched battle. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

Along with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and [[Octane]], Cyclonus intercepted [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], as the Autobot was heading for [[Andellor]]. Though Cyclonus initially disbelieved Cosmos's story, he insisted that Cosmos lead them to his destination. It was there that Cyclonus was able to recall the history of Andellor and the existence of the [[Prism of Power]]. Down on the planet, the three Decepticons ventured into a cave and were attacked, first by some tentacles from a pool, and finally by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], who defeated them. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

{{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}
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===3H comics===
{{quote|But ''I'' grew up! ''You're'' still kissing the [[skidplate]] of a 'con with more vision than you! Only now it's a two-bit crime boss with delusions of grandeur instead of the psychotic leftovers of Megatron's legacy!|Rodimus trash talks Cyclonus in "[[Wreckers: Finale Part II]]"}}

[[Image:Cryotekcyclonusseries.jpg|left|500px|thumb|Cryotek looks like a Megatron and hits Cyclonus only about half as much.]]
When [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] was reformatted by [[Unicron]] into Cyclonus, and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] into [[Cyclonus's Armada]], Cyclonus was given a mental link to his Armada that gave him control over him. This link persisted even when Skywarp's personality resurfaced years later. When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] failed the Decepticons and the [[Great War]] ended, Cyclonus turned his allegiance towards the gangster [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Centuries later, Cyclonus was caught up in the Predacon [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s attack on all Cybertron. Despite Megatron's attempts to implant his spark within a [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] body, Cyclonus retained his own mind and managed to escape. Wishing to restore the glorious Decepticon empire, Cyclonus had already been seduced by [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]'s ambitions when he, alongside other renegade "bad guys" Skywarp and [[Rotorbolt (Universe)|Rotorbolt]], joined the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]]. In the aftermath of Megatron's [[Transformation lock virus]], the Wreckers and a few other small groups were the only Transformers left active on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

[[Image:Wreckersskywarpcyclonus.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Looks like Cyclonus was Bombshell after all!]]
Soon, the legendary entity called the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] gathered these groups together and gave them each a task. The Wreckers were summoned to a far-off planet, and so the team fought their way through scores of Vehicons to secure a shuttle. Cyclonus and Skywarp's arrival helped seal the Wreckers' victory, and the group managed to leave Cybertron towards their destination. {{storylink|Departure}}

After some difficulties with [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]], a stowaway, Cyclonus and the other Wreckers landed on [[Archa Nine]], where they learned of a mysterious energy-generating crystal named the "[[Divine Light]]". Cyclonus killed the [[Maximal]] [[Packrat]], nearly killed Rotorbolt, and stole the Divine Light, and after taunting his deceived "comrades," fled home to deliver the artifact to his true master, Cryotek. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

As Cryotek siphoned the power of [[Primus]] by using the Divine Light, his ascension to borrowed godhood was guarded by Cyclonus. At first, Cyclonus seemed to have the upper hand when he appeared to be able to command Skywarp, who had been rebuilt as [[Cyclonus's Armada|his armada]] during the Great War. Skywarp's complicity was just a ruse, however, and Cyclonus found himself doublecrossed. With the rest of the Wreckers busy, Cyclonus faced his old rival, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]], in a very personal battle. After trading barbs both physical and verbal, the two ended their duel in a messy, violent stalemate. This stalemate lasted until Rotorbolt arrived and ended Cyclonus, avenging his near-deadly encounter on Archa Nine. Cryotek briefly resurrected him as one of many [[Zombie|zombies]], but his subsequent defeat at the hands of Rodimus, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Sentinel Maximus]], [[Al-Badur]], and [[Ramulus]] ended Cyclonus's life again. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Cyclonusdreamwave.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Neither Skywarp nor Bombshell? This is madness!]]

After [[Unicron]] consumed the planet [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] in the wake of his reactivation, the Cyclonus series of drone was built within pods inside the chaos-bringer's body, constructed from the remnants Lithone's matter and captured inhabitants. The second in a series of Unicron's drone fleets, the Cyclonus model was considered by the [[Quintesson]]s to be more powerful, more efficient and more of a threat. One of these drones broke out of his incubation pod as [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] were having some difficulties on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Generation One issue 0}}

{{note|Future stories would have brought Cyclonus to the fore as he attacked the base of the Earth Defense Command in order to retrieve Scourge, who was being held there. Due to [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s plunge into insolvency, these stories were never published.}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Cyclonus was serving Shockwave when the latter was running the Cybertronian Decepticons in Megatron's absence. After failing to capture a group of [[energon cube]]-stealing Autobots, he was part of a unit standing by to seize several Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] as they used [[Teletran 3]] to prevent damage to the time-stream. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1}} When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] put up a force field around the computer, Cyclonus reported to Shockwave that the field would soon fall, and was pleased when Shockwave told him his life was ensured for another [[Units of time|cycle]]. When the field came down, Cyclonus helped capture the Autobots and shoot [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] in the back when he arrived from the future. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3}}

Following their victory, Cyclonus listened to Shockwave's intentions of dissecting the humans, only for the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] to arrive from the past and attack the Decepticons. It is unknown if Cyclonus survived the battle. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4}}

===IDW comics continuity===
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[[Image:SpotlightCyclonus hesistate.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Just press the damn button!]]
Cyclonus was a crewman on the original ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' which plunged into the [[Benzuli Expanse]] millions of [[Units of time|meta-cycles]] ago and hence continued to serve [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] (who he keeps forgetting is no longer called Nova Prime). He has a fierce love of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and wants to see it bring about an ordered universe, bringing structure to a chaotic universe. Ironically he's absolutely ''mental'', prone to unpredictable, violent actions; he tries to submerge this behind a fiction of being an ordered intellectual, and hopes ordering the universe might order him.

[[Image:Cyclonusunleashed.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Get the Holy Hand Grenade!]]

In the present, he was sent out of the [[Dead Universe]] to arm the [[Nega-Core]] and put up [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] as its guardian, but he made a divergence to see first hand the devastation of his beloved Cybertron. Pissed off, he decided to take his anger out on the nearest Transformer and so assaulted the ''[[Ark-12]]'', helmed by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s crew en route to [[Garrus-9]]. He was blown to bits, only to reform and keep on coming until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and Cyclonus realized he was blowing his mission—too long outside of the Dead Universe can kill its inhabitants.

Arriving on [[Corata-Vaz]], he armed the Nega-Core but balked at activating Thunderwing, due to the destruction he caused Cybertron. Unfortunately Hound's crew and Magnus arrived, and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] goaded Cyclonus into attacking and in the process made Cyclonus realize he truly was a chaotic loony and just what Nemesis Prime wanted to erase. He was brought down, only to detach his hand, which flew off to activate Thunderwing. Using the distraction, Cyclonus escaped but Magnus sent another tracker after him. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Cyclonus made it back to the Dead Universe on time and was later patrolling the Benzuli Expanse with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to look for those who would disturb the [[Expansion]]. Upon spotting [[Cloudburst]]'s ship, Cyclonus called "dibs" and Galvatron happily let Cyclonus attack the vessel. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

After some time, Cyclonus finally destroyed the ''[[Mirror-Manifold]]'' just as its crew were beamed out by the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], who had brand new [[Pretender|Pretender shells]] waiting for them. Designed to survive the Dead Universe, they were more than a match for Cyclonus and he was defeated. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

After recovering, Cyclonus made his way back to [[Gorlam Prime]], where he gathered the bodies of his former crewmates to recycle them with honor. One of them, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], was still barely alive, and Cyclonus told him that he would put an end to his miserable existence. He was interrupted by Galvatron, who was now infused with the [[Darkness (G1)|Darkness]]. Galvatron blasted the bodies of the dead warriors, prompting Cyclonus to ask if he had gone binary. Galvatron revived Scourge, and created an army of [[Sweep]]s, which angered Cyclonus, who said they were [[spark|sparkless]] slaves and refused to let this happen to him. Galvatron assured Cyclonus that he had plans and would need a lieutenant to join him. Using the Darkness, Galvatron repaired Cyclonus's spark and although he was unsure of their mission, Cyclonus told Scourge that as [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s, their new mission is to follow Galvatron.
{{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 14|Rebirth}}

===''Universe'' cartoon===
[[Image:FfE Cyclonus.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]
Cyclonus was helping Megatron mine Energon from a gas station, mostly by taking pot-shots at [[bunny rabbit|bunnies]]. This ended shortly after he was El Kabong'd by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[energon-axe|axed]] by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Prime]]. {{storylink|Fight for Energon}}

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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in comic===

{{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 9|Henkei! Henkei! #9}}

{{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 12|Henkei! Henkei! #12}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bun Bun manga===

{{storylink|Time of Resurrection}} {{storylink|Creation! The New Emperor of Destruction!!}} {{storylink|The Threat of Galvatron}} {{storylink|Revenge (issue)|Revenge}} {{storylink|A Nightmare, Once Again}} {{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1CyclonusToy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Shoulders by [[wikipedia:Piet Mondrian|Mondrian]].]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Decepticon Jet, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-70'''
**''Accessories:'' "Oxidating Laser"

: Cyclonus transforms into a purple Cybertronian fighter craft. Early releases of Cyclonus had his belt and part of his "ears" painted blue. Later releases had those areas unpainted.

: Cyclonus, like the other new characters created for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', was designed for animation first, and had his toy based on these designs. However, as with the other characters, the toy was based on an earlier design, most notably featuring folded back wings, while his animation model underwent further modifications before being finalized. The earlier design was the basis for the Marvel Comics version of the character, and also erroneously appeared in a few instances in the cartoon series. For some odd reason, his wings detach as an official feature. For some even more odd reason, you have to open his ass which is referred to as "trap doors" in the instructions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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*'''Targetmaster Cyclonus''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' Nightstick Targetmaster partner/"Black Beam Gun"

: Still lacking the blue paint, Targetmaster Cyclonus's fist holes were widened to accommodate his Nebulan partner, [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]], who replaced his previous handgun. This version of the toy was not released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Targetmaster Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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===Expanded Universe===
[[Image:ExpandedUniversetoy-Cyclonus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|With Galvatron gone, things went kind of screwy for the poor guy...]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Ultra, 2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, 2 drone-missiles

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

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/BCCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on BotCon Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2008)===
====Generation 1 Series====
[[Image:UniverseCyclonusCorrected.JPG|right|300px|thumb|...and now that Galvatron is back, he is happy.]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Deluxe, 2008)

:''Universe'' Cyclonus is the first new-mold toy of the character in over 20 years. This version is a better match for Cyclonus's main [[character model]] whereas the Generaton 1 version was designed from an early alternate model. The transformation scheme is reminiscent of the old toy, with a few new twists to allow for greater articulation and a more satisfying robot mode. As before, the toy transforms into a grey and purple Cybertronian jet-fighter. Most notably, the toy release includes his [[Targetmaster]] partner [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]], similarly featuring far greater detail and articulation than the original. Oddly, only his right hand has a hole to hold Nightstick in, a very rare feature amongst two-handed Transformers toys. An undocumented feature (in both the Hasbro and Takara versions) is that Nightstick can also mount to Cyclonus' wrists by leaving the hands folded in, exposing a tab-slot, a la [[The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'']]... in which Cyclonus wasn't a Targetmaster. Tsk.{{-}}

[[Image:Universecyclonusbeige.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Dodged a bullet!]]

:Early [[Hasbro]] photos showed Cyclonus and Nightstick with considerably more beige than the final retail release. This was a factory mistake that was corrected before any toys hit stores, but it did create some [[fandom]] [[Ruined FOREVER|angst]] in its wake. Though no retail versions feature this factory mistake, some [[Prototype|prerelease samples]] did.

: This mold was also used to make "[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Gentei]]" [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] and "[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Universe (and Henkei) Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Cyclonushenkeitoy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Also available in pastels.]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-07'''

:Unlike the Hasbro ''Universe'' Cyclonus's toy-based colour scheme, TakaraTomy's ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Cyclonus has a mostly cartoon-based colour scheme, and casts much of the toy in a lavender plastic balancing between the toy's purple and cartoon's purple-blue, and includes a painted face. Like all ''Henkei'' toys, he features [[Vacuum metallizing|vac-metalized]] plastic, specifically his purple wings and much of the Nightstick Targetmaster weapon.

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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
*'''Cyclonus''' (2002)

[[Image:SCFCyclonus colour.jpg|right|125px|thumb|His head comes off, too!]]
: A PVC figurine of Cyclonus was part of the eighth act of [[Takara]]'s [[Super Collection Figure]] series in 2002. Each case of 12 PVCs had two Cyclonuses; one in full-color, the other pewter-finish. It was later released as part of the third wave of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line in 2003, with its pointed edges rounded off for safety.

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===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HHCyclonus bust.jpg|right|130px|thumb|Galvatron needs my legs? Then I shall GIIIIIVE till it HUUUUUURTS!]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (2005)

: In May 2005, [[Hard Hero]] released a Cyclonus polystone bust based upon his cartoon appearances. It is roughly six inches tall and was limited to 1000 pieces.

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[[Image:HardHero_CyclonusMetallic.jpg|right|130px|thumb|]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (2005)

: Hard Hero also made a limited run of 100 Cyclonus busts painted metallic purple as an exclusive for the [[Canada|Canadian]] [[TransformersCon]] convention.

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==Notes==
* When asked about Cyclonus' design in an online interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "Cyclonus was a small time demon."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref>

* In two scenes in the US edition of [[Broken Glass!|''Headmasters'' #2]], where Cyclonus was supposed to appear, artist [[Frank Springer]] [[Headmasters (comic)|accidentally drew]] a giant-sized version of [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]] (though it's actually [[Fracas]], but those two's character models got swapped and... oy), who was then colored like Cyclonus. For the UK printing of the story, since audiences were already very familiar with Cyclonus from exclusive stories in that comic, the giant Nightstick was renamed "[[Krunix (G1)|Krunix]]".

[[Image:Cyclonusscale.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He's big!]]
* During ''The Transformers: The Movie'', Cyclonus is shown to be [[:Image:Cyclonuscoronation.jpg|''huge'' in vehicle form]], serving as a personal attack ship for Galvatron, despite being a normal-sized robot. In the cartoon's subsequent third season, however, Galvatron uses the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]'' and his own flight capabilities as his primary means of transport, and Cyclonus never shows such size-changing abilities again.

*Cyclonus's unique origin in the UK comics is a result of Simon Furman's misinterpretation of the movie summary he had read (having not yet actually seen the feature), which referenced the fading "life spark" of a Decepticon. This led to Cyclonus actually claiming he had been rebuilt from a Decepticon named "[[Life Spark]]".

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm Cyclonus at TFU.info]
*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/BCCyclonus/cyclonus.htm BotCon Exclusive Universe Cyclonus at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Cyclonus Cyclonus' Universe entry at NTFA.net]

==Footnotes==
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NEST

2010-04-07T20:37:51Z

Mmerila: /* Autobots */

{{factions|NEST}}
:''NEST is a military organization from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film series]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:NEST insignia.png|right|300px|]]

Following the disbanding of [[Sector Seven]], '''NEST''' was set up under [[William Lennox]] to create a combined [[United States military|United States Military]]/[[Autobot]] defense force against [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. Though originally an [[United States of America|American]]-Autobot military alliance, it soon expanded to include armed forces from the [[United Kingdom]] and other nations.

:''Polish name:'' '''GNIAZDO''' (only in [[Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|the video game]])

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Alliance3_NEST_rollout.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Hey, that's my line!]]

Approximately one month after the events in [[Mission City]], Sector Seven inadvertently reactivated the [[Decepticon]] [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] and simultaneously attracted the attention of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and the subsequent battle leveled Sector Seven's [[Nevada]] bunker, costing dozens of lives. [[John Keller|Secretary of Defense Keller]] immediately terminated the clandestine group's operations upon learning of the incident.

In the aftermath, Captain Lennox tried to convince his dubious and hostile superiors at the [[Pentagon]] that the Autobots were indeed trustworthy and would be a valuable asset. His superiors impressed upon him that in order for the military to provide full disclosure, the Autobots must cooperate fully, and that the unit was Lennox's responsibility now. After the burial-at-sea of [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and Lennox agreed that for the protection of their mutual homeworld, they must trust each other and work together as a single team. Sometime later, the newly formed NEST command commenced training at the military base on [[Diego Garcia]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}

NEST had a baptism of fire against the [[Decepticon]] scouts [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] and [[Jolt (Movie)|Dead End]] in [[San Francisco]]: the mission was successful although Lennox was criticized for allowing the Autobots to transform on the Golden Gate Bridge. NEST expanded to a multinational force and began taking on Decepticon agents across [[Earth]]: [[Fracture]] and [[Overcast (Movie)|Overcast]] were destroyed in Europe, while [[Dropkick]] and [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] were defeated in [[Florida]]. NEST's victories were tempered with the ultimate sacrifice, such as when [[Salani]] died battling [[Jetstorm (Movie)|Jetstorm]]. When [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] redeployed back to the 'States as [[Sam Witwicky]]'s guardian, NEST received a much-needed boost in Transformers ranks when [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]], [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] came to Earth. This joy was short-lived, however: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}
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===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'' comic.}}
As [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] was spotted in [[Zambia]], gaining control over local rebel groups by using his internal synthesizers to create [[gold]] coins, NEST was deployed to the Zambezi River to battle [[Dropkick]], [[Macerator]], and [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]. [[Beachbreak]] was killed by Starscream while helping Optimus Prime not fall to his death at Victoria Falls. Starscream's Decepticons attempted to destroy a series of dams, but Prime killed Macerator, while Payload was drowned when the humans entered the dam and opened the flood gates.

Epps, Russian scientist [[Petr Andronov]], [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] and [[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knockout]] went to [[Peru]], while Lennox, [[Kaminari Ishihara]], Prime, Ironhide, and [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] arrived in the Western [[Australia]]n Outback. Epps' team fought off [[Ruination (ROTF)|Ruination]] and [[Blademaster]], while Lennox's group encountered [[Kickback (ROTF)|Kickback]], [[Tread]] and [[Trample]]. Before dying, Kickback revealed he was part of a Decepticon faction not under Starscream's command, which were trying to gather enough energy to revive Megatron.

At Diego Garcia, [[crab spy|a small crab]] Decepticon infiltrated the base and hacked into the NEST computers before sneaking back into the sea. Despite the break-in, the NEST team continues their usual business, hunting another [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] and [[Jolt (Movie)|Deadend]] in [[Italy|Rome]]. Unexpectedly, Starscream challenged Prime to single combat inside the Coliseum. There, Prime fell through a trap door to a subway tunnel extension and into a strong set of restraints arranged by Italian criminal [[Bruno Carrera]] - who was promised rule of Europe once Starscream conquered Earth - where he was attacked by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. The humans rescued Prime though, and Barricade and Starscream fled. {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

===Titan Magazines ''Revenge of the Fallen'' comics===

[[Image:Titan3_NESTedwardsairbase.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Where were we in the film? We were... redecorating. Yes.]]

NEST have a secret base in a hanger at Edwards Air Force Base, [[California]], which both monitors for Decepticons and possesses a rapid-reaction strike team for missions on US soil. Ironhide was the commanding officer there, with [[Sergeant Dundee]] as the strike team's leader. At least five people monitor and handle the computer side of things, and like the Diego Garcia base, they work on a raised platform on wheels. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.3|Learning Curve}} A Regional Command base exists in [[Wyoming]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.7|Turnabout}} A second California base is at Andrews Air Force Base. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.9|Culture Shock}}

An overseas base, labelled as forward operations, exists in [[United Kingdom|Scotland's]] Orkney Islands, overseen by [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]. It contains a training facility for Autobots, but does not appear heavily staffed. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.4|New Tricks}}

Optimus was absent for a while, off in [[Australia]] on NEST business. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}

The California NEST team went to [[Las Vegas]] to intercept and capture [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]. They came close, disabling with with electrified cables and almost anchoring him to the ground, only for [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] to muck it up. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.3|Learning Curve}}

Later, when the twins were at Diego Garcia, the Decepticon [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] was captured in Australia. Optimus Prime returned to Diego Garcia with this prisoner, but Sideways was freed when [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] attacked the island. Since the villain should've have gotten that close without being spotted (there's an ocean in the way!), it was clear NEST's security had been compromised. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}

Later, the Wyoming base detected the battle between the twins and [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.7|Turnabout}}

[[Image:Titan9_NESTdiversion.jpg|thumb|left|300px|There is nothing to see here. Honest.]]

Even later than that, after that whole [[The Fallen|Fallen]] thing (see below), NEST attempted to lure [[Reverb (ROTF)|a motorbike Decepticon]] out of traffic in [[Los Angeles]] and into a trap. Unfortunately, [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] fubar-ed the mission and while the target was captured, the damage was extensive. This made [[Theodore Galloway]] ''very'' happy, as it was a new excuse to get NEST shut down.

Two days after that, NEST's Watch-Seven called for help from Andrews Air Force Base, reporting an unknown Cybertronian attacker and requesting back-up. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.9|Culture Shock}}

An ongoing NEST mission is to locate all the [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seekers]] on Earth. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.10| Bring Me the Head of Optimus Prime}}

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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
NEST arrived in Shanghai with a cover story provided by the Chinese government that they were cleaning up a toxic spill in the industrial area. In reality, the Autobot-human military alliance was hunting the sixth group of Decepticon infiltrators detected in the past eight months, with the hopes of cleanly taking out the enemy without members of the public witnessing the secret war. Unfortunately, the Decepticons, Demolishor and [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], wrecked a significant portion of Shanghai before they were defeated by Sideswipe and Optimus Prime. Returning to their base at Diego Garcia, Lennox and Optimus met [[Theodore Galloway]], who was appointed their new Director by the [[President of the United States]], and held a video conference with General [[Morshower]]. Galloway noted President [[Barack Obama|Obama]]'s serious concerns at the destruction during the Shanghai battle, and voiced his opinion that the Decepticons only remained because the Autobots did. Optimus said that if the Autobots were asked to leave, they would do so, but asked Galloway to pass on a message to the President: what if the Autobots leave, and the humans are wrong?

Little did they know, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] was listening in on their conversation, overhearing details such as [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s location in the [[Laurentian Abyss]], and the last [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]] fragment in storage at Diego Garcia. [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] was deployed to steal the fragment, which [[Scalpel]] used to revive their leader. The reborn Megatron went after [[Sam Witwicky]], and Optimus Prime died protecting him. Following Optimus' death, the Decepticons arrived in greater numbers during bolder attacks under the leadership of Megatron's master, [[The Fallen]], with the promise of more if the humans did not turn Sam over to the Decepticons. Galloway ordered the termination of NEST and that the Autobots retreat to Diego Garcia.

But [[Seymour Simmons]] contacted Lennox, revealing he had travelled to [[Egypt]] with Sam to unravel the Decepticons' plot, and that they should bring Optimus Prime's body, as the boy had a plan to resurrect him. Lennox managed to get the information to General Morshower, who managed to arrange assets to be positioned accordingly. During their supposed flight to Diego Garcia, Lennox had the pilots divert to Egypt and then fake engine trouble so Galloway would be forced to parachute off the plane, so they could land outside the [[pyramid]]s instead. Once they set up, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] preformed a flyby and released an [[electromagnetic pulse]], disabling communications, while Soundwave knocked out the [[United States military]] satellite coverage. Once communications were out, Megatron ordered the Decepticons to attack, with a small force landing to engage NEST.

Suspecting something was wrong, Morshower ordered a UAV deployed to observe what was going on, while Simmons was able to use a radio from a [[Jordan]]ian helicopter to request backup from the nearby [[United States Navy#U.S.S. John C. Stennis (CVN-74)|U.S.S. ''John C. Stennis''<nowiki>'</nowiki> battle group]]. Once the UAV confirmed the battle was going on, Morshower deployed all available assets to the region. On the ground, NEST fought a desperate struggle to hold off the Decepticons, until Sam arrived with the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Once again in contact with the military, Sergeant Epps ordered in an airstrike, which managed to destroy most of the Decepticon forces. Megatron survived the strike, and killed Sam, but [[Dynasty of Primes|something]] managed to revive him, and he restored Optimus to life. With the Autobot leader functioning again, NEST watched as he combined with [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] and subsequently defeated The Fallen. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)}}
{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Autobot campaign=====

In the Autobot campaign, before you do a specific mission, Epps will give you what you need to do, and how many Decepticons there are.

=====Decepticon campaign=====

The Decepticon campaign. Soundwave will hack into the NEST satellite to tell which Autobot to destroy.

==Known members==
[[Image:NEST Global Alliance.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Okay 'bots, I know you don't like the cow skull, but [[NEST#Trivia|make up your minds]].]]
===Humans===
{{collist|3|
*[[Petr Andronov]]
*[[Burke]]
*[[Sergeant Dundee|Dundee]]
*[[Robert Epps]]
*[[Graham]]
*[[Kaminari Ishihara]]
*[[William Lennox]]
*[[Marks]]
*[[Salani]]
}}

*All those who complete the NEST missions [http://www.LGNEST.com ]

===Autobots===
[[Image:NESTGlobalAlliancepatch.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Also available in iron-on patch form.]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
*[[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]
*[[Beachbreak]]
*[[Beachcomber (ROTF)|Beachcomber]]
*[[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]]
*[[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]
*[[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]]
*[[Elita-1 (ROTF)|Elita-1]]
*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
*[[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]]
*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]
*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]]
*[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]]
*[[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]
*[[Slap Dash]]
*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Stratosphere]]
*[[Wideload (ROTF)|Wideload]]
}}

==Trivia==
*What NEST stands for is not mentioned on screen. Depending on who you ask, it means:
**'''Networked Elements: Supporters and Transformers''' ''{{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}''
**'''Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty''' ''{{storylink|The Last Prime}}''
**'''Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Team''' [http://www.lgnest.com/ LG promotional tie-in website]

:TakaraTomy's ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie2/images/nest.swf tie-in website] uses the "Networked Elements: Supporters and Transformers" explanation of the acronym. This makes them the first toy company to explain what N.E.S.T. actually means; thus far, despite the existence of the [[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]] campaign, Hasbro has noticeably not defined the term.

* NEST troopers appeared on Cover B of the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' prequel comic "[[Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2]]" , but were nowhere to be seen in the story inside. This is because most of the covers illustrated by ''Revenge'' concept artist [[Josh Nizzi]] were meant to allude to scenes or situations in the actual ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie itself.

* The native population of [[Diego Garcia]] were [[Wikipedia:Depopulation_of_Diego_Garcia|''expelled'']] from the island to make way for the joint [[United Kingdom]]/United States military bases. The Autobots are led by Optimus Prime, who believes freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Err...

* There is a real US Government agency known as NEST. [[Wikipedia:Nuclear_Emergency_Support_Team|The Nuclear Emergency Support Team]]. Of course, it could just be a cover for joint operations with alien robots. Toxic spill, indeed...

* The [[United Kingdom]], [[Japan]], and [[Russia]] {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}} have contributed tech guys and soldiers; China, [[Australia]] {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}, Argentina {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 2}}, [[Italy]], and [[Zambia]] {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}} ''may'' be part of it, or may just be allowing NEST to enter their territory. Either way, America seems to have sole control over how NEST operates. (That can't make China and Russia happy...)

* The ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toyline's [[pricepoint|Voyager class]] Ironhide toy features a different NEST symbol on his alt-mode doors; a white Autobot symbol wearing a red beret set within a United Nations-styled logo, with 'special program' written underneath. Meanwhile, Scout class [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]] features a NEST symbol with the Autobot sigil and a downward pointing broadsword (from a NEST special forces patch) replacing the cow's skull. [[Fast Action Battler]] Ironhide has the same sword symbol as Dune Runner. Yet more toys have the globe-and-Autobot insignia shown above. NEST must have a lot of bored designers on staff.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nest}}
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Wideload (ROTF)

2010-04-07T20:28:32Z

Mmerila: /* Scout Class Toys */

{{factions|autobotfilm|NEST}}
{{disambig3|Wideload}}
:''Wideload is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] portion of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:ROTF-toy_Scout_Wideload.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Not actually made of rich creamy butter]]

'''Wideload''' likes being a link in the Autobots' supply chain, but he likes to look good doing it. He's very particular about his finish, so beware; if you get him dirty, he'll track you down and deliver a truckload of beatdowns to your door.

Wideload's also not the brightest bulb in the box, being easily fooled into doing things like driving into the sea by [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]].

{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Scout Class Toys====
*'''Wideload''' (Scout, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:''

:A redeco of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]], Wideload transforms into a generic delivery van with an "[[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] Express" logo.

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: NEST]]
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[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Wideload (ROTF)

2010-04-07T20:20:10Z

Mmerila:

{{factions|autobotfilm|NEST}}
{{disambig3|Wideload}}
:''Wideload is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] portion of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:ROTF-toy_Scout_Wideload.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Not actually made of rich creamy butter]]

'''Wideload''' likes being a link in the Autobots' supply chain, but he likes to look good doing it. He's very particular about his finish, so beware; if you get him dirty, he'll track you down and deliver a truckload of beatdowns to your door.

Wideload's also not the brightest bulb in the box, being easily fooled into doing things like driving into the sea by [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]].

{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Scout Class Toys====
*'''Wideload''' (Scout, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:''

:A redeco of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]], Wideload transforms into a generic delivery van with an "[[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] Express" logo.

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Revenge of the Fallen characters]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Barricade (Movie)

2010-04-07T18:23:18Z

Mmerila: /* Transformers (2007 film) */

{{factions|decepticonfilm}}
{{disambig3|Barricade}}
:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as '''N.B.E. 04'''.''

[[Image:MovieBarricade render1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm always the Bad Cop. And don't bother asking for the Good Cop. I killed him."]]

'''Barricade''' is apparently a complicated robot. He's considered "fractious" even by Decepticon standards, yet is willing to give [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] the benefit of the doubt and follow where he leads, at least for the time being. Though not totally dedicated to the service of the Decepticons' current leader, he is much more cautious and reserved about expressing mutinous dissent than say [[Blackout (Movie)|''most'']]. He believes that Starscream is vital in their search for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]]. In many ways this makes him Starscream's closest ally in the naturally combative Decepticon ranks. Then again, it's been said that he likes to trick people into trusting him, just so he can see their reactions when they find out just how much of a bad idea it was. As such, he has disguised himself as an Earth police car in an attempt to fool the humans around him.

If his attitude toward his fellow Decepticons is inconsistent, his attitude toward the [[Autobot|Autobots]] is not: kill them all. Barricade might not be as large as most of his peers, but he is every bit as deadly. He thoroughly relishes every chance in fighting the Autobots. He's smart enough to let one live if he thinks he or the Decepticons can use it to their advantage, but most of the time, they're dead before someone's even thought of a plan.

{{quote|Autobots, foul Autobots, here we come. Let our long war resume—and let it end here.
|Barricade, ''[[Ghosts of Yesterday]]''}}

:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Pàn Gūan''' (叛官, "Treacherous Official")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Lu Zhang''' (路障, "Barricade" or "Roadblock")

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance3_BrawlCrankcaseBarricade.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Are you trying to out-complain the complainer?]]

Many years in the past, Barricade was a member of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s defense forces, under the command of Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. After the discovery of a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]], unknown alien hostiles attacked Cybertron. Megatron ordered Barricade and Scorponok to perform recon. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 1}} Following the battle, Megatron changed significantly, altering the military's mission from one of protection of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to making war upon the hostile aliens and anybody who would stand in their way. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 2}}

Barricade was sent on a mission to capture science division leader (and thorn in Megatron's side) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and eliminate his fellow scientists and the unwitting security team sent to arrest him. He and [[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] observed [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] nailing the "traitors" with an explosive round, and he was eager to get into the fight. He was ordered back by the glory-hound [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], but Barricade had the last laugh when the wily Optimus managed to bury the aerial forces under a mountain of rubble. After they were dug out, they all joined the rest of Megatron's new "Decepticon" faction. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 3}}

During the subsequent civil war, Barricade was one of the Decepticons under the command of Starscream at a battle outside of [[Tyger Pax]]. As they were mopping up the last remnants of Autobot resistance, Barricade amused himself by playing with the decapitated head of a fallen Autobot. When he saw the All Spark jettisoned into space, Barricade realized that Cybertron would soon die. Bonecrusher said to let it die, and he could join it. Barricade did not bring up the discussion again. {{storylink|Planetfall}}

Ordered by Megatron to follow Optimus Prime's ship, Starscream hastily assembled a crew to go after them. Barricade not-exactly-quietly questioned the need to hurry, as he thought Megatron would have captured the All Spark by now and would have take care of the Autobots in time. He also questioned Starscream's truthfulness. Unfortunately, he was overheard by Starscream and was chastised for his big mouth. While pursuing the ''Ark'', they were led into a trap and had to limp back to Cybertron for repairs. Once their ship was repaired, they continued on with their mission, landing on the [[Mars (planet)|fourth planet]] of the solar system where they detected the All Spark's trace energy pulse. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}}

The Decepticons landed in the [[Earth]] nation-state of Afghanistan. During their attack on a nearby [[United States Military|US Military]] installation, Barricade used a facade of friendliness to trick nearby human soldiers into lowering their guard, whereupon he slaughtered them at point-blank range. Later, he was almost hit by a localized EMP weapon from a human, but it instead hit his comrade [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Planetfall}}

{{note|"Planetfall"'s depiction of Barricade's arrival on Earth in Afghanistan conflicts with IDW's own ''Prime Directive'' prequel comic, which implies he actually landed somewhere in North America, and it remains unexplained how the land-based Decepticons would later appear in America, given Blackout immediately leaves to attack [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|SOCCENT Qatar]] in this comic. However, this scene was later used in IDW's [[The Reign of Starscream]] movie sequel comic.}}

[[Image:Movie Barricade IDWprequel nowitnesses.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Christine... is that you?]]

The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car, then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Prime Directive (IDW) issue 4}}

Barricade tailed [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] outside of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]] as the Autobot was eluding [[Sector Seven]] while working on a new lead on the [[Witwicky|Witwickys]]. {{storylink|Interlude}} Unfortunately Bumblebee got wind of him and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven; trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them, which Starscream agreed to, but told Barricade to make it look convincing. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Prime Directive (IDW) issue 4}}

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

===''Ghosts of Yesterday'' prequel novel===
{{cleanup|May 2009|Needs expansion telling us of his adventures in the story, not a general description of what he's like in it.}}

Barricade acted as pilot and chief science officer for the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]''. Through this he apparently possessed an impressive "mastery of physics", being very intelligent. He claimed to have chafed under Starscream's leadership, but was willing to tolerate him for the moment. Barricade spent most of his time rubbing everyone the wrong way and loving every minute of it. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] once said that Barricade could be as dangerous as [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===''Transformers'' (2007 film)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jess Harnell]] (English), [[Katsuhiro Kitagawa]] (Japan), [[Oliver Siebeck]] (German)

[[Image:BarricadeVsSam.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Barricade negotiates an alternative to PayPal.]]

After being active on [[Earth]] for some time, Barricade arrived to pick up [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] after the smaller Decepticon's attempt to hack into and sabotage the United States military network on [[Air Force One]]. Using data Frenzy had acquired, the two learned of [[Sector Seven]], "Project Iceman", and [[Archibald Witwicky|Witwicky man]], the discoverer of the entombed [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The duo were able to use the internet to learn of both Witwicky man's descendants, [[Sam Witwicky|ladiesman217]], and a pair of glasses that Megatron had accidentally marked with the location of the long-lost [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]]. Frenzy declared that they needed to find ladiesman217, and Barricade moved out in search of him.

[[Image:Movie Barricade defeat.jpg|left|250px|thumb|He got better.]]

Later, Barricade confronted ladiesman217 regarding his recent [[eBay]] auctions while the human was fleeing [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], whom the human mistakenly believed was out to harm him. Ladiesman217 fell for Barricade's ruse, and requested the "officer's" help, only for Barricade to transform before him. As ladiesman217 fled, Barricade knocked him onto the hood of an abandoned car, then violently demanded information on eBay item 21153. Ladiesman217 and his [[Mikaela Banes|female friend]], who had been drawn into the encounter, managed to escape him when Bumblebee convinced the boy to trust him, and Barricade pursued both the Autobot and two humans to a junkyard. After temporarily losing and then regaining their position, he charged into battle, activating his mace/rotating blade, and dispatched Frenzy to chase down the humans. However, his battle with Bumblebee ended with Barricade heavily damaged. Considering the fact that Frenzy was decapitated, he got off lucky.

[[Image:Decepticons highway.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Nope, nothing suspicious about this.]]

Evidently, though, he recovered, and was back to working order when Frenzy (who had survived and infiltrated Sector Seven) transmitted both Megatron and the All Spark's location to his fellow Decepticons. When the humans fled with the All Spark, Barricade joined in the pursuit along with [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. Devastator soon broke off on an alternate route, while Barricade and Bonecrusher hit the freeway, making contact with the Autobot/human convoy. Barricade attempted to clear some room for the two Decepticons by activating his sirens; Bonecrusher simply rammed everything in his way. Ladiesman217 recognized Barricade, and warned that they were in danger. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] aligned to block their access to Bumblebee, who contained the humans and the All Spark. He was never seen again... {{storylink|Transformers (2007)}}

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===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{note|The following event is unique to the Titan Magazines continuity, and occurs nowhere else.}}

Barricade was killed in the <strike>[[Mission City]]</strike> [[Los Angeles]] battle and then resurrected as a zombie for a few minutes by Starscream. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}

{{note|The following events occur in the Star Screams timeline.}}

Starscream would like to make Barricade his second-in-command. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|#16's Star Screams}}

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Barricade was part of two punitive Decepticon attacks: a raid on a supply convoy at Shreveport, [[Louisiana]] {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} and a solo strike on Cincinnati, [[Ohio]] as part of a "Stop supporting Autobots OR ELSE!" campaign. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

When Starscream started open warfare, he did indeed make Barricade one of his generals. However, Barricade soon found himself bogged down in fighting [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade's]] "New Decepticons". {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Barricade and Starscream ROS issue 1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Elvis ain't dead!]]
During the motorway chase, Barricade attempted to close on Bumblebee, but was taken out by Ironhide, knocking him off the road and causing him to go offline. He was later reactivated by "Lord" Starscream, and suggested to his new leader that they should find [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}}

He remained on Earth, watching over a Sector Seven research base. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3}}

Barricade spied on the Autobots as they prepared to help [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps|Sergeant Epps]] dispose of the Decepticons' bodies. He amplified the conversation and transmitted it to whoever was listening—and, as it turned out, Starscream, having returned from Cybertron to Mars, was ready and willing to answer. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1}}

When more Decepticons under [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] arrived on Earth, Barricade provided them with intelligence on which Autobots they were facing. He continued to plague the Autobots and the new [[NEST]] team, escaping each time. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4}}

Barricade returned to Tranquility, where he captured Sam and interrogated him again by chaining him to a hook over a car compacter. He also sent a message to Bumblebee: "The All Spark for the boy." Bumblebee came to the boy's rescue, eventually knocking Barricade into a pool of gasoline and firing on him, setting off a massive explosion. Surviving, Barricade drove off in car mode. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 1}}

===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Alliance'' comic.}}

After the traitorous businessman [[Bruno Carrera]] and Starscream had trapped Optimus Prime in the Colosseum in Rome, [[Italy]], Starscream turned the situation over to Barricade, who was more than delighted to see his old enemy in such a prone state. However, before he could strike the final blow, a bunch of [[human]]s began attacking, which wouldn't have been a problem if they weren't equipped with the scientific genius of [[Kaminari Ishihara]] and [[Petr Andronov]], in addition to [[William Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps]] firing sabot rounds into him. He was about to stomp on the insects when Prime broke free of the trap and engaged him. Once the humans were clear, Optimus pulled a surprise move by jumping out of the pit and dumping rock on top of him.

Once he was buried, Optimus melted the top layer of rock, trapping Barricade long enough for the NEST team to defeat Starscream and take him in. Unfortunately, Barricade was nowhere to be found; instead, a passing crew working on the subway found a strange new tunnel, leading from the Colosseum to the center of a park. Whatever had dug the new passage overnight was nowhere to be seen. {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

===Titan Magazines ROTF comic===

{{Note|The following details Barricade's tenure as letter-answerer on the Law and Disorder letters page.}}

[[Image:Lawanddisorder_barricade.jpg|left|300px|thumb|]]

With Starscream suffering a nervous breakdown, Barricade took control of the letters page; however, the Autobots dispatched [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to co-run it, much to the Decepticon's irritance. He shares Starscream's contempt for ''you'', the reader (#1), and continues the tradition of threatening violence against ''anyone'' who cosplays as an Autobot (#7). This, however, doesn't stop him bragging to Ironhide when the letters are pro-Decepticon, and at one point he held a popularity contest to see who the kiddies wanted to be "subjugated by this issue!" (#6).

Relations appear to have broken down between the Decepticons and [[DreamWorks]], as they're back to targeting Bay et al for their propaganda films (after a brief [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)#Titan Magazines Transformers movie comics|alliance]] with the second film). Barricade personally enjoyed the scene in the first film when [[Mojo|a dog]] peed on Ironhide though! (#1) Barricade won't even work with the film's tie-in media, refusing to allow his likeness to be used in one of the ROTF video games. (#4) He later decided fame was more important than principles though, submitting a script and auditioning for a part in the third film by threatening [[Michael Bay]] with death. (#8) He's absolutely ''disgusted'' by [[fandom|our]] enjoyment of the films: he lost ''friends'' during filming, man. (#10)

In the early days, he appeared to be separated from the rest of the Decepticons, as his knowledge on their current status is spotty; while he knows [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] has turned traitor, he seemed unaware that [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] had been terminated. (#4) He later re-established contact, being aware of [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor's]] status and [[the Fallen]]. (#7) He also has a ''shockingly'' bad knowledge of Transformers [[units of time]]. (#8)

He doesn't think much of Starscream's intelligence or ability to lead (a bit of a pisser when Starscream considered ''him'' to be 2IC material!), but ''much'' prefers him over Megatron. (#1) He once explained some of Megatron's flaws, only to get scared and state how he totally respects him ''really''. (#3) He also dislikes [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], claiming the guy ''never'' pulls his weight and is just Megatron's fave. (#7) On top of that, while he follows the party line and claims the Decepticons have "policies" (#7), he's shown signs of discontent with being a Decepticon: the long hours, the lousy food, the admin work... (#5)

Ironhide has started to offer Barricade the chance to defect to the Autobots. While the copper outright rejected this offer the first time, saying he couldn't bear the thought of listening to Optimus moralise. (#9) The second time, however, he merely stated the horrific penalties for defecting Decepticons (#10) and the third, he desperately said he just ''couldn't'' do it, even if it would be nice to hang with other cars for once... BUT HE CAN'T! Ironhide's friendliness is starting to disturb him. (#11)

Barricade has watched the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original 1980s cartoon]] (#3) and approves of humanity's fascination with giant robots. In contrast, he is ''completely'' bewildered by pop music. (#7)

He's apparently got an eye for [[Female Transformer|the ladies]], making sure to flirt right back when a neutral femme wrote into the letter's column looking to play "bad cop/bad cop pretending to be good cop" with him. (#5)

Like Starscream before him, he somehow has awareness of [[Unicron]]. And Unicron gives him the shits. (#6)

He is fed up of Ironhide bringing up how Bumblebee kicked his arse, and is determined to get revenge on "that little yellow cretin"...

===Cyber Missions===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bronco D. Jackson]]
{{spoiler|Cyber Missions|27 April 2010}}
After a high speed pursuit through [[Scramble City (city)|Scramble City]], Barricade managed to ditch [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and used
his [[Moustache Man|holo avatar]] to break into a secure facility. Standing guard while [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] raided the computers, he somehow failed to hear Sideswipe bushwhack his partner and was only alerted when Frenzy's crumpled-up form rolled into his foot. After throwing Frenzy at Sideswipe, Barricade engaged the Autobot in combat, managing to defeat him by freezing him to a wall. He then made off with Frenzy and the [[NEST]] access codes. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 6}}

==Games==
==="Flight of the Bumblebee" online game===
Barricade was one of a group of Decepticons who trapped Bumblebee in a canyon. He stood around on a rocky butte, walking back and forth and waiting for Bumblebee to drive up to him. When the Autobot dropped in, Barricade immediately opened fire, blasting Bumblebee continuously. Unfortunately, Bumblebee had the idea to shoot back, blasting him right out of the picture with just one shot. {{storylink|Flight of the Bumblebee|Flight of the Bumblebee}}
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===Transformers The Game (console)===
:''Voice actor'': [[Keith David]]

====Autobot campaign====
Barricade was sent to Tranquility to hunt down Sam Witwicky and the glasses that held the location of the All Spark. He attempted to capture Sam and Mikaela outside their high school, but Bumblebee stepped in. The humans fled for the nearby baseball field with Barricade in pursuit, but Bumblebee beat him to them, protecting them while they ran away again. He followed them to the power plant, but was once again foiled by Bumblebee and sent packing.

Later, in [[Mission City]], Barricade made one last grab for the All Spark after [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] had each fallen to the Autobots. However, he was once again intercepted by Bumblebee, and finally defeated for good. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)}}

====Decepticon campaign====
Upon reaching Tranquility and choosing his alternate mode, Barricade attempted some recon, but encountered a squad of Autobot drones, a battle which spilled out to the local baseball field. Shortly afterwards, he was informed by Starscream that [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] had information they needed, but the diminutive Decepticon had been captured by [[Sector Seven]] agents. Barricade tracked them to the power plant, then hounded the agents across town in their highly resistant van, wrecking every building in his path until Frenzy was recovered.

Finally on the trail of Sam, he was stopped cold by Sam's protector Bumblebee. Barricade got the upper hand, but the Autobot led him on a chase that ended in [[Bay Demolition|Bay's Demolition]] lot, and an ambush courtesy of a lot of Autobot drones. Barricade overcame the odds, and hunted down Bumblebee once more, finally besting the Autobot and taking the glasses from Sam. Having located Megatron, Barricade relayed his findings to Starscream, who directed him to specific coordinates while coming to the aid of Bonecrusher and Brawl.

When the Decepticons converged on Mission City, Barricade was tasked with taking out the Autobot [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]. He later stood in Megatron's presence after the All Spark had been recovered and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ordered the Earth to be destroyed before they left it on their way to conquering all of known space. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)}}

===''Transformers Autobots/Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith David]]

====''Transformers: Autobots''====
When Bumblebee went to investigate the source of an image found on the internet, he found Barricade waiting for him. Barricade blew up a nearby car and took off, sending out messages on the police radio that Bumblebee was responsible. After failing to lose Bumblebee in spite of all of Tranquility's police force being after him, he engaged him in combat. Unable to defeat Bumblebee, he hastily retreated. Later on, he encountered Bumblebee and Optimus Prime as the two were leaving Hoover Dam. With a large helicopter Decepticon at his side, he demanded the All Spark from Prime, not even caring about the consequences. He was killed, but revealed to Prime he was merely a distraction while other Decepticons freed Megatron from his icy prison. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

====''Transformers: Decepticons''====
When the [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Decepticon Create-A-Bot]] arrived on Earth, his mentor, Starscream, directed him to rendezvous with Barricade, already active on the planet. Barricade was not enamored with the idea of a partner, feeling that the Create-A-Bot would only slow him down, but after putting the rookie through his paces, he permitted him to join him on his mission in the town of [[Tranquility]]. Barricade revealed to the Create-A-Bot what Starscream had not—that the signal which had brought the Decepticons to Earth had come from Megatron himself. The rookie dismissed Megatron as a relic, and was struck by Barricade for the insult. With some help from the rookie, Barricade discovered that the Autobot Bumblebee was already on Megatron's trail; Barricade pursued Bumblebee, defeated him in battle on the outskirts of Tranquility, and acquired the data he had gathered.

Now aware that the human military organization [[Sector Seven]] was holding Megatron, Barricade arranged for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] to the Create-A-Bot to a [[Qatar]] military base, where they and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] hacked Sector Seven's databanks. The file they obtained was brought back to Barricade in Tranquility for deciphering, and revealed that Megatron was being held by Sector Seven in the [[Hoover Dam]]. The Create-A-Bot suggesting relaying this to Starscream, but Barricade loudly refuted the idea, happy that the impending resurrection of Megatron would mean that he would no longer have to serve under a cowardly, back-stabbing bureaucrat like Starscream. Swayed by Barricade's words, the rookie revealed a fact that Starscream had told only him—that the All Spark was also present on Earth. Shocked by the revelation, Barricade realized that Starscream had been scheming to acquire the All Spark for himself, to ensure that not even Megatron could remove him from power. With the rookie now turned from Starscream and on his side, Barricade was able to liberate Megatron from Sector Seven, and the Decepticons pursued the Autobots, now in possession of the All Spark, back to Tranquility. During the battle, Starscream finally claimed the All Spark from Bumblebee, and Barricade stood against him, intent on bringing him in for treason. Alas, the All Spark-powered Starscream destroyed Barricade, but with in death, Barricade proved to the Create-A-Bot what it truly meant to be a Decepticon. An interesting note: Barricade became one of the only Decepticons to transform while fighting in this game, and he was very effective at it. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Decepticons}}

===''Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
Despite not appearing in [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|the movie]], Barricade still appears in the Decepticons version of the DS game. He did a good deal of [[energon (fuel)|energon]] collection for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and Starscream. Apparently, he also had the time to race [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] through a munitions factory, despite the ongoing war with the Autobots. Yeah. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:LegendsBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Yes, he is movie-accurate.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Legends Class, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Barricade'''

: The smallest transforming version of the character, [[Legends Class|Legends]] Barricade features limited articulation and detail. In what could only be defined as an anomaly of physics, compared to the other Movie Legends, Barricade is quite close in appearance and transformation to the larger deluxe figure. Legends Barricade's instructions also overlook the fact that his grill can flip down to fill out his torso and raise his chest higher.

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[[Image:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Round up the usual suspects.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A Toys'R'Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and Barricade.

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[[Image:Movie Legends CliffjumperBarricade toys.jpg|right|250px|thumb|It's Redeco versus Redeco—I'm putting my money on Redeco.]]
*'''Cliffjumper vs. Recon Barricade''' (Legends Allspark Battles multi-pack, 2007)

: Released as part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Legends class Recon Barricade is a redeco of the regular Legends class Barricade in a paint scheme based upon the Deluxe class Recon Barricade. Yes. He comes packed with Legends class [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], itself a repaint of Legends class Bumblebee.

*'''Recon Barricade''' (Legends, 2008)

: An individually packaged release of the Legends class toy, released within Europe.

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Movie DeluxeBarricade toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The secret love child of [[Blackjack]] and [[Stakeout]].]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MD-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

:Barricade transforms into an accurate [[wikipedia:Saleen|Saleen S281 Police Cruiser]]. As with [[Bumblebee (Movie)|MOST]] deluxe-class cars in the ''Movie'' line, he features clear windows for his windshield and doors, but oddly his rear window is opaque black plastic. Stored inside the engine bay, behind the car's ram bar is a mini-figure [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] disguised as Barricade's grill. We say mini, but Frenzy would be about six feet tall, scale wise.

: In robot mode, Barricade quite faithfully reproduces the CGI design, though his chest cannot deform to the same extent. He features a reasonable amount of articulation with ball joints for his shoulders and upper legs, ratcheting and swivels for his elbows and double-jointed knees (although the knees make it difficult to properly align the upper and lower portions of his legs). Barricade has no neck joint as the two car hood halves slot into place between the bottom of the head and the plate on which it sits. Barricade does not have any [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] [[gimmick]] to speak of; in its place is a spring-loaded extending "punching" attack on his left arm.

: As with almost all Transformers toys issued over the last few years, a few of his transformation quirks are undocumented; in robot mode front wheel panels on his shoulders are ball-jointed, allowing one to position them in a manner similar to what is seen in the movie renders. Additionally, the sections that become his claws (apart from the thumb hinge) can swing up slightly to make themselves more pronounced, and spikes on the top of his feet can be swung up. His head is also able to be pulled up farther, allowing for a less "Hunchback of Cybertron" look, and panels just behind his neck resting on top of the hood to hold it there.

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[[Image:Bumblebee Barricade deluxeboxset.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Mullethead vs. Cop]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter''' (Wal*Mart exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: This Wal*Mart exclusive battle pack contains the deluxe-class Barricade and the 1974 Camaro deluxe-class [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] figures, based upon their confrontation as seen in the movie. The box features a diorama-style background from a movie scene, but toys themselves are unchanged from their original carded releases.

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[[Image:ReconBarricade.jpg|right|255px|thumb|Barricade escaped by disguising himself as [[Prowl (Energon)|''Energon'' Prowl]].]]
*'''Recon Barricade''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: A [[redeco]] of the normal Deluxe Barricade toy, this time in a "local security" blue and gray pattern. All the [[Gimmick|gimmicks]] remain the same, including his little pal [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who is now colored more [[FIRRIB|G1-accurate]] (as well as [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colored eyes not seen on any other Frenzy toy).

: Recon Barricade's license plate reads "SAGE2764", a reference to the screenname of a member of a Chinese newsgroup used by [[Joe Kyde]] (who would later design the deco for Recon Barricade) to disseminate [http://tformers.com/Unknown-Megatron-Drawing-Possible-Movie-Design/6030/news.html hoax information] for a thesis project.

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[[Image:Movie ScreenBattles FirstEncounter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Which one of these is different from the others? Go ahead, guess!]]
*'''First Encounter''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Sam Witwicky figure, Mikaela figure and Frenzy figure

: This Screen Battles pack features a largely unchanged Deluxe class Barricade figure. The only real difference is the Frenzy mini-figure, which is now cast entirely in black plastic, sports ''no'' paint applications and is supposed to be stuck permanently inside Barricade's chest thanks to a new, additional piece of plastic (as a matter of fact, the Frenzy figure is also neither advertised on the packaging nor depicted in the instructions).

:This only applies to the Hasbro version, however—TakaraTomy's Japanese release of the pack features a Barricade that is identical to the single pack version, including an easily removable Frenzy figurine cast in grey plastic with painted red eyes.

:The pack also comes with non-posable figurines of Sam Witwicky in a running pose, Frenzy menacing [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]] and [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] holding the power saw she uses to attack Frenzy. The set is packaged in a special window box with a diorama depicting the battle between Barricade and Bumblebee.

:According to details listed in an official checklist on Hasbro's website<ref name="checklist">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Collectors/Checklist Hasbro Transformers Collectors Checklist]</ref>, this pack was originally supposed to feature Sam with a bike, and Mikaela with a Scooter.

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[[Image:Movie-toy_AllSparkBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''All Spark-Enhanced Barricade''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: This Target exclusive features the Deluxe Class Barricade in unique cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted by the 'All Spark Blue' color for no other reason than [[to sell toys]]. Interestingly, in what can only be explained as an "''answer''" to Recon Barricade's blue [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], ''this'' release's Frenzy is cast in red plastic with a minor black color application to the chest area, making him now resemble [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Thanks to Hasbro, the debate [[FIRRIB|continues]]...

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[[Image:Movie Deluxe PremiumBarricade.JPG|right|250px|thumb|I thought the Makeup Department would never get their butts in gear!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class "Premium Series", 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: ''This'' version of Deluxe Barricade features a slightly more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] deco, with additional "911" markings that were missing on earlier releases. However, confusingly his windows have a frosted paint deco applied to them for no apparent reason, other than to make the toy look 'different'.

:Unlike some earlier "Premium Series" toys, Barricade was available at general retail.

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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:FABBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Wait, how's this "yo-yo" thing work again?]]
* '''Blade Shield Barricade''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)

: Fast Action Battlers Barricade is similar to the regular Deluxe class toy. However, the details are simplified, and the proportions in both vehicle mode and robot mode are less realistic, generally skewed towards are more stylised and exaggerated appearance. Instead of the punching hand gimmick seen on the Deluxe class toy, FAB Barricade's left arm features a flip out arm extension with a shield made out of blades based on his spinning blades from the Movie.

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====Cyber Slammers====
[[Image:Barricade-CS.jpg|right|255px|thumb|Awwwwwww. Bawwicade's so cute, he'll kill us all!]]
* '''Barricade''' (Cyber Slammers, 2007)

:Cyber Slammers Barricade is an ''amazingly cute'' Saleen S281 police car that transforms into an amazingly cute treacherous Decepticon pretending to be a cop. 'Slam' his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then pops back up into robot mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Barricade manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

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[[Image:Movie CyberSlammers PatrolBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Cute evil, now in Blue!]]
*'''Patrol Barricade''' (Cyber Slammers, 2008)

: This adorable, pudgy version of Barricade's car mode zips forward with a little motor. The robot mode Patrol Barricade pops up after a little while, rolling along. So cute! The colors are similar to Recon Barricade, but oddly enough, the scheme is different, and the markings are for a sheriff's car.

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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:Movie RobotReplica Barricade.jpg|right|150px|thumb|SOMEone spent a little too much time in the bathtub...]]
* '''Barricade''' (Robot Replica, 2007)

: A non-transforming action figure, [[Robot Replicas]] Barricade hews much closer to the CGI model of the character (albeit wrong paint job). With joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] series, he is also more posable than his transforming counterpart, plus features replacement arms that feature his "blender-blade tires" alternate hands briefly seen in the movie.

:Barricade's shoulders/upper arms and shins (including the feet) are incorrectly assembled as compared to the CG design used for the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]]. This can easily be fixed due to the interchangability of the Robot Replica limbs. (Although the CG design raises the question how exactly his transformation in the movie is supposed to work. The markings on the arms are located on opposite sides of the body as compared to the vehicle mode.)

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====Micro IR Transformers Cars====
[[Image:Movie Barricade MicroIR.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Weirdest police gun we've ever seen!]]
* '''Barricade''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. Three-function infrared remote, in Barricade's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a vehicle styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The transformation is very reminiscent of the Generation 2 [[Gobots (G2)|Gobots]], but the toy is an entirely new mould.

:The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a storage point for Barricade, but the remote can't stand freely so it's nearly useless for display. The tip of the gun's barrel can also be unscrewed to reveal a ballpoint pen, which... wait... what? It's actually just a pen cartridge which sorta hangs freely and is difficult to use for writing, because you have to hold it and support the entire gun's weight while you do.

:Each of the Micro IR toys comes with a generic instructions sheet printed in black and white and showing the transformation for all three toys.

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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Deluxe Class Toys====
*'''Interrogator Barricade''' (2009)
[[Image:Interrogator Barricade ROTF deluxe toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Comes with NIPPLE ARMS!]]
:This retool of 2007's Barricade was first officially revealed on Walmart's website <ref>[http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10973094 Interrogator Barricade listing and image at Walmart.com]</ref>. He has the vehicle mode tool arms he used to threaten Sam Witwicky in the first movie, which take the place of Frenzy from the first toy. Surprisingly, his deco seems to be ''exactly the same'' as the original toy, ignoring the Premium Series update.

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====Human Alliance====
*'''Barricade with Frenzy''' (2009)
[[Image:ROTF_HumanAlliance_Barricade%26Frenzy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
:[[Human Alliance]] Barricade comes with a posable figure of [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who can either sit inside the car in vehicle mode or be stored in Barricade's chest as with the Deluxe figure. Barricade also comes with two fold-out arms / weapons in vehicle mode that approximate the 'Interrogator Arms' he uses to threaten Sam Witwicky.

:In Barricade's robot mode, his main weapon is a spinning spiked flail which replaces his left hand, similar to the one seen during his duel with Bumblebee in the first movie. Aside from the interrogator arms (which can also flip out in robot mode to act as a sort of weapon for a chest-mounted Frenzy) his only other weapon is a cannon / missile rack in his right shoulder, which Frenzy is supposed to be able to operate from his seat (see the stock photo). There seems to be a bit of forced perspective going on with that; the gun rack is too far from the seat for Frenzy to actually be able to reach. Barricade's eyes have red light-piping, and instead of a battle-mask, his mouth can be opened and closed by tilting the top of his head. The chest is also capable of more deformation than shown in the stock photo to make him more movie-accurate, by angling the two bumpers up and adjusting the tilt of the grille.

:There's something odd going on with his hips; they only come out to a 45° angle, which prevents his legs from being fully straightened, This is most likely to simulate his crotching position seen in the movie and his deluxe toys. The socket is capable of the full rotation, though, and the blocking plastic can be easily sliced off. Additionally, the waist was at one point capable of rotation, but this has been oddly blocked by the addition of a small blocking bar molded on to plastic rotation axis. This weird mold change can also be easily sliced out to restore full functionality.

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====Gravity Bots====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_GravityBots_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)
:[[Gravity Bot]] Barricade is a cute, blocky little toy that [[Autotransformation|autotransforms]] in a really neat fashion using gravity.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers 3D Battle Card Game===
*'''Barricade''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''14'''

: Barricade is a 33-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

: His card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]], and he uses the same construction as [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]].

===Transformers (2007)===
====XMODS® Evolution Transformers====
* '''Barricade''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''60-185'''

[[Image:Movie Barricade XMODS.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Don't you think about pissing me off, or I'll turn you into a pancake.]]
[[Image:Movie Barricade XMODS weapons.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Look into my pokey eyes and see the future...]]
:Barricade is one of the first Transformers characters to be licensed by [[RadioShack]] from [[Hasbro]] and [[DreamWorks]] for their XMODS Evolution line of radio control cars. "The maximum in modification", Barricade is a base kit that can be upgraded with '''XMODS® Evolution Weapons and Light Kit for Barricade™''' a weapons and light kit featuring the weapons/manipulators he uses in the film and rocket launchers that were cut from the film (''Model Number'': '''600-barricade3'''), as well as any of the optional motor upgrades, body kits, steering and suspension upgrades, and more available for the brand.

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====ZipZaps® Micro RC====
* '''Barricade''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''6000181'''

[[Image:Movie Barricade ZipZap.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Oooh...scary!]]
:Barricade is also one of the first Transformers characters licensed by RadioShack for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Barricade can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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====Unleashed====
*'''Blackout and Barricade''' (2008)

[[Image:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds BlackoutBarricade.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Invading Australasia NOW!]]
: The Blackout and Barricade turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters in both robot mode emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys.) The 'turnaround' aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Decepticon sigil instead.

: This product's release was cancelled for the US market, but was released in Australia and in Asia.

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====Basic Fun====
*'''Barricade''' (Figural keychain assortment, 2007)

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

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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[Image:Movie Barricade screencleaner.jpg|right|97px|thumb|To polish and clean up.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/products/transformers.asp Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref>, this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Barricade printed on the other side.

===Revenge of the Fallen===
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====RPMs—Robot Powered Machines====
=====Battle Series=====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Bumblebee_vs_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Bumblebee VS Barricade''' (2009)
**''Number:'' '''01 of 08'''

:''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' Barricade is a small, ''Hot Wheels''-style Saleen S281 Police Cruiser. The toy doesn't transform, but has Barricade's robot mode sculpted and painted onto its underside, along with his name and faction insignia. It features through-axle construction which lets it reach high speeds on smooth surfaces. He was sold in a two-pack with the 1970's Camaro version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]].

=====Commander Series=====
*'''Barricade''' (2009)
**''Number:'' '''03 of 04'''

:Barricade was also available by himself as part of the "Commander Series" of RPMs. The toy is identical to its two-pack release.

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=====Radio Control=====
*'''Barricade''' (2010)

: Radio Control Barricade is a non-transforming remote-control car, larger than his previous Micro IR and ZipZaps toys. Unlike previous Radio Control toys (Optimus Prime and Bumblebee), his remote controller is not shaped like his robot mode—it's just a generic design featuring a stock photo of Barricade on the front. Batteries (of Hasbro's own [[Powrfuel]] brand) were included for the controller, but not for the car.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BumblebeevsBarricade.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Just about the only fiction-accurate RH pack. Ever.]]
* '''Bumblebee vs. Barricade''' (2007)

:The first Robot Heroes version of Barricade, he's sculpted in a bit of a hunched, thuggish crouch. He has the standard Robot Heroes articulation: Both shoulders swivel, and his head rotates.

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[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BarricadeVsOptimusPrime.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Fast as fast can be, you can never catch me.]]
* '''Barricade vs. Optimus''' (2008)

:This ''Robot Heroes'' pack features Barricade in a running/attacking pose, and Optimus Prime posed as he was in the Movie as he awaited Bonecrusher's attack. This version of Barricade only has articulation at the shoulders, and oddly enough has his shoulder pylons attached to his torso, as opposed to his arms.

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[[Image:Ratchet_and_barricade_robot_heroes.jpg|thumb|300px|Medic versus police! Who will win?! (Okay, EVIL law enforcement-impersonator, that is.)]]

*'''Ratchet vs Barricade''' (2009)

:A redeco of the first ''Robot Heroes'' Barricade mold, now packaged with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]].

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==Second Life avatars==
There is a full replica of the Sector Seven base which contains a giant discussion room where Michael Bay held a question board in Second Life. This room contains a giant frozen Megatron replica and free avatars of both Bumblebee and Barricade. Both freebees are non-transforming. However, some sellers have created a transforming version.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Movie Barricade finalappearance.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Barricade pulls everyone over for ''driving on the wrong side of the road.'']]

* Barricade's disappearance from the film is puzzling. It appears he was originally meant to be destroyed, as both the novel and comic adaptations of the movie depict his destruction by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who had both destroyed Bonecrusher and was delayed in joining the humans and fellow Autobots. (Alternatively the children's chapter book adaptation of the film ''[[The Transformers Quest for the Allspark]]'' describes Barricade as being destroyed by the US military.) Regardless, in the movie proper, Barricade simply does not appear again after Bonecrusher transforms. At the time, his fate caused a great deal of speculation. Since then, however, he has appeared in ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'', ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'', and ''[[Tales of the Fallen]]'', although it remains to be seen whether he'll reappear in the movies proper.

[[Image:Barricade-comicsadaptation-death.jpg|right|200px|thumb|F*** tha poh-leece!]]
*Writer [[Roberto Orci]] stated in a message board Q&A session that Barricade's disappearance from the remainder of the film is a "thread for Movie 2".<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384946&postcount=33 Roberto Orci on Barricade's fate in the movie, at the official movie boards]</ref> Two years later, he stated that he honestly couldn't remember the reason why Barricade didn't show up in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', even though it was considered having him return.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-283.html#post3785383 Orci's Q&A at TFW2005]</ref>

* An early version of the script featured Barricade and [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] as one and the same character, named "[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]". He would have infiltrated the CIA headquarters (rather than Air Force One) in the form of a "portable stereo" and then transformed (and size-shifted) into a Humvee for his escape.<ref name="early">Details from an early script draft [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2213120&postcount=297 summed up here], [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2214148&postcount=303 confirmed as authentic by Roberto Orci here].</ref>

*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] was originally part of the Autobot line up for the movie, but was removed, as the writers loved the perverse idea of Barricade becoming a police car. This represents quite a step within any/all Transformers continuities, as a Decepticon has never before taken on a form (most) humans could so easily "trust", in a sense. <s>Sorry, Prowl, better luck [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].</s> Uh, [[Transformers 3|third time]]'s a charm?

*An early working name for Barricade was "Brawl"<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref>, which was later given to [[Brawl (Movie)|another movie character]] (but not in the movie itself).

* Early concept art for Barricade<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> also suggests that he was originally going to transform into a white and black Crown Victoria (somewhat akin to Prowl's original G1 color scheme). Hasbro, continuing to capitalize on unused concepts/ideas, had Recon Barricade's redeco vaguely mirror the Vic's deco.

[[Image:Movie2007 Barricade carweapon.jpg|thumb|200px|]]

* During the rather truncated chase scene between Barricade and Bumblebee in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie, Barricade was to deploy some serrated drill-like missiles from his hood and fire them at the fleeing Autobot. Though these weapons were constructed and fitted to one of the Barricade prop vehicles, this scene was ultimately cut, explaining the abrupt shift to night time at the conclusion of the chase. Until artist [[Sean Haworth]] uploaded a photo of the weapon prop onto his website, the only official proof of the existence of these weapons was page 12 of IDW Publishing's [[Movie Adaptation Issue Number Two|Movie Adaptation issue 2]] and the RadioShack ''XMODS® Evolution'' Barricade radio control car's weapons and light uppgrade kit.

* The [http://www.saleen.com/transformers.htm promotional Saleen S281E cars] that appeared at events and premieres featured the slogan "Power in the hands of a few" rather than the "To punish and enslave" motto, as well as Saleen decals rather than the Decepticon decals seen in the movie. Hmmm...

* The [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] ''[[Prime Directive]]'' Prequel ''seems'' to contradict the very existence of his alternate mode, since the Decepticons were depicted as having come to Earth in 2003, yet his alternate mode is a 2006 model car. However, a little-known fact is that the Mustang design that would eventually be the 2006 model debuted sometime in 2003, with police car modifications showing up in car shows not long after. It could very well be that, similar to when/how Jazz scanned a Solstice in a dealership late at night, Barricade scanned a Police Mustang in one such car show display after-hours, explaining why there were "no witnesses" after he assumed this form ''and'' why his police deco has no state or city markings/I.D.

*In an act of both love for his child and extreme fanwank, Jessie Vigil from New Mexico turned his own Ford Mustang into a homage of Barricade's alt-mode, right down to Decepticon symbol and the sinister twist on the LAPD motto. Though this has brought the ire of the New Mexico police upon him, let's just concentrate on the fact of how insanely cool this is. His kid is one lucky ''Transformers'' fan.

*A common misconception among fans is that Barricade's Saleen Mustang alternate mode was spotted on the set of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''. '''This is not true.''' In fact, a truck transporting three "Barricade" prop vehicles was spotted in Culver City, California, in March 2008, more than ''two months'' before principal shooting for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' started.<ref name="vehspotted">[http://www.superherohype.com/news/transformersnews.php?id=6980 Superhero Hype reporting on the spotting of Barricade vehicles in March 2008]</ref>

* For [[Alliance (comic)|Transformers: Alliance]], [[Chris Mowry]] had planned for Barricade to appear and be turned into Sideways, but Hasbro rejected the idea.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage170099]</ref>

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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Barricade/barricade.htm Barricade at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
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Sideways (ROTF)

2010-04-06T23:56:54Z

Mmerila: /* Revenge of the Fallen film */

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{{disambig2|the live-action Decepticon|the Unicron-serving backstabber from every other continuity|Sideways (RID)}}
:''Sideways is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Sidewaysrotf.jpg|thumb|300px|Guess what? I'm not [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]! Had you all fooled, didn't I?]]

Before the war, '''Sideways''' was a simple courier, not exactly a career demanding massive levels of courage. This means that in the battle against the [[Autobots]], Sideways prefers to team up with larger Decepticons. This way, his target-friendly companion takes all the heat! In fact, he generally shuns combat entirely. He's not a courageous fellow. But when he absolutely must face the enemy, he eagerly deploys the spinning saw blades on his arms.

Since he's arrived on [[Earth]], Sideways has started hanging out with the mountainous [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]. There are few larger Decepticons to lurk in the shadow of!

{{bigquote|Just 'cause I'd always ''rather'' flee than fight, don't mean I ''can't''!|Sideways to Arcee, [[Transformers Comic issue 2.5]]}}
==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines===

[[Image:Titan5_Sidewayssideswipes.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]

Sideways made an early landing in [[Australia]], with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] pursuing him through its northern territories. With his souped-up sports car alt mode, Sideways had them outclassed on the roads and was able to both outpace the Autobots and batter them about. Eventually, Optimus decided to change the terrain by blasting the Decepticon off the road. While willing to fight, the Decepticon gave up when human reinforcements arrived.

However, it became clear (to us, anyway) that he was ''meant'' to get captured as part of a plan to frame [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]: as soon as he was taken to [[Diego Garcia]], [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] arrived to free him. Knocking Arcee aside and using debris as a weapon against humans, Sideways made good his escape. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}

[[Image:Titan_deceptitwins.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There is nowhere to run THIS time...'']]

Unfortunately for Sideways, the other part of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave's]] plan was to get Skids and Mudflap into the Decepticons, and there was no escape from the twins talking ''all the time'' and dissing him as an "average, creativity-stifled grunt". When the twins were sent to bring in [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]], he protested that they were halfwits, and was relieved to find out they were just bait and he'd get to kill 'em afterwards.

Trailing the twins with [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], he discovered to his disgust that the twins had talked to Ransack instead of fighting. That was "the sort of example that ''so'' needs nipping in the bud", so he and Grindor attacked! Unfortunately for Sideways, the twins were only pretending to defect so they could capture a Decepticon; Mudflap engaged Sideways in a game of chicken, forcing the 'con off the road and straight into a tree. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.7|Turnabout}}

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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
[[Image:ROTF Sideways Chromia.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sideways desperately tries to flee from a rabid fangirl.]]

Sideways was hiding out in [[Shanghai]] with [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] when [[NEST]] came to investigate a possible Decepticon insurgence. At first, the two Decepticons remained concealed, but Demolishor soon transformed and attacked. While the soldiers and their Autobot allies were busy fighting off Demolishor, Sideways took advantage of the chaos and attempted to make his getaway. He was not entirely undetected, however, as [[William Lennox|Major Lennox]] sent out [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|the]] [[Skids (ROTF)|twins]] in pursuit.

[[Image:ROTF Sideways death.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ouchies.]]
With Arcee and the Twins on his tail, Sideways turned a corner to an apartment complex in his way. Rather than turn and lose momentum, Sideways chucked caution to the wind and transformed, jumping through the apartment building and out the other side. The Twins were unable to keep up with the chase, and Sideways was soon able to fight off Arcee. Sideways didn't get far, and eventually met his end when [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] engaged in pursuit, transformed, and bisected Sideways as he attempted to flee to get his revenge... {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

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===Toy bios===
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Sideways and [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] burst from their cover when they found [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]] and [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] hunting them. While Rampage confronted Breakaway, Sideways battled Longarm through the streets. The final result of this battle is unknown.
{{storylink|#StrikeMission|Autobot Strike Mission toy bio}}

Long reliant on his high speed to make his getaways, Sideways found himself in shock when the body-modifying [[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]] was easily able to keep up with him. {{storylink|#SuperTunerThrowdown|Super Tuner Throwdown toy bio}}

Besides his speed, Sideways enjoys using deception to get himself out of trouble. This doesn't work very well on [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]], who plans to make the lying Sideways an acquaintance of his fists. Why Sideways decided to change his paintjob for this meeting is anyone's guess. {{storylink|#RollbarVsSideways|Rollbar VS Sideways}}

==Games==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
:''Voice actor:'' [[John DiMaggio]]

====''Revenge of the Fallen''- The Game (Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC)====
=====Decepticon campaign=====
[[Image:ROTFTheGame_Sideways.jpg|300px|thumb|Bite my shiny metal ass!]]

Sideways operated as a high-speed reconnaissance operative with the ability to snipe at Autobot opponents from afar with his [[plasma sniper rifle]], engage them up-close with his rapid-firing slag repeater, and slow enemies to a crawl with his [[graviton mine]] when he needed to get away. He uses a pair of saws in melee combat.

Sideways was deployed to Shanghai after the Autobots and their NEST allies were detected interfering with an important operation in the area. Upon arrival, various [[Protectobot Scout|Protectobot drones]] were sent to stop him, but failed. Later, Sideways was sent to the Shanghai waterfront to retrieve [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], who had been damaged and captured by the Autobots. The nimble Decepticon sports car used a combination of speed and guile to fight his way through the numerically superior Autobot forces, freed Grindor and escorted his bigger buddy back to the extraction point. He was sent back to the waterfront again find a cloaked Autobot probe that threatened the Decepticon operations in China. Following the probe's wake, Sideways raced through the waterfront past startled human dockworkers and the [[Protectobot Warrior|Protectobot units]] assigned to the area, destroying the probe as it revealed itself. {{Storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}
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=====Autobot campaign=====
The Autobots were deployed to China when NEST forces detected the presence of Decepticons in Shanghai. Sideways secreted himself within the urban jungle and sent waves of [[Stunticon Scout 2|Stunticon drones]] against [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. After the last batch of Stunticons had been defeated, Sideways revealed himself, taking pot shots at the powerful Autobot with his [[slag repeater]], after which he would <s>cheese it</s> flee through the narrow alleyways where Ironhide had difficulty following. While the Autobot struggled to pass the cramped causeways, Sideways set himself up on the roof of the tallest residential block and fired his plasma sniper rifle. Ironhide shrugged off the blasts, clambered up the building, and with a mighty punch, sent Sideways plummeting to the ground, reducing him to scrap. {{Storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_Legends_Sideways.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Sideways''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:''
* A smaller-scale Sideways with an extremely Barricade-like transformation. He features ball joint hips, backwards knee things, and ball joint arms for articulation.

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF Deluxe Sideways.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Seriously, how could you mistake me for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]?]]
*'''Sideways''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-05'''

:Deluxe-Class Sideways features [[Automorph]] action during the conversion from car to robot mode. When the front bumper is pressed, his front pair of wheels automatically flip underneath the hood, and his robot abs flip down. There is also some [[Mech Alive]]: you can see internal gears moving in his fore-arms when moving his arms, as well as a turning disk on each of his elbows. On his right arm is a spinning "saw" blade. He is probably the least film-accurate toy to date (that doesn't fall in a lesser [[Legends Class|size-class]] or different [[Movie (toyline) #Fast Transformers Fun|toy-line]]), but that doesn't make him any less awesome.

:Unlike the other on-screen characters in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' who turn into consumer vehicles, Sideways' vehicle mode is merely an approximation of an [[wikipedia:Audi_R8|Audi R8]] and is not an accurate replica. This is because the toy vehicle, lacking Audi signage, is unlicensed. Deluxe class Sideways is missing the black front lid, roof and rear hood seen on Sideways toys of other price points, and the real car. However, all of the toys are missing the unique silver stripes on top of the black areas seen on the [http://www.europeancarsblog.com/apr-audi-r8/ APR-tuned Audi R8], which was the car used in the movie.

:Yet another victim of late mold changes rampant among the 2008-2009 financial crisis, Sideways appears to have had a hinged thumb on his left hand in Hasbro stock photos whereas this is a solid section molded on to the arm on the final toy. Although not indicated on any early photos nor instructions, Sideways' windshield underside has two notches that connect to Sideways' hood on small square pegs immediately behind the front wheels. This requires folding up the two small triangular pieces on top of the hood. Also it seems as if the spinning saw blade was originally powered by gears, the gearbox and shaft for the lever can still be seen on his right forearm but are molded just like his thumb onto the arm.

:Along with [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]], Sideways was initially released in two color schemes, a light silver version and a less common very dark silver version. If you move the headlights, doors and legs of the lighter Sideways to the darker one, allowing for a dark hood and roof, and silver everywhere else, it helps to make for a slightly more movie-accurate Sideways. However, the stripes will still be missing.

:This mold was retooled into the Deluxe class version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Sideways/sideways.htm More information on Sideways at TFU.info]''

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*'''Autobot Strike Mission''' (Deluxe class figure multipack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Available as a [[Sam's Club]]-[[exclusive]], this "battle damaged" version of Sideways was packed with ''Movie'' [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]], [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] and [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]].

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*'''Super Tuner Throwdown''' (Deluxe class figure two-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:Another release of Sideways was available with [[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]], a [[Pipes]] homage, as a Walmart exclusive.
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[[Image:Sideways ROTF FAB toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''"Do your arms hang low...?"'']]
*'''Magna Missile Sideways''' (Fast Action Battlers, 2009)
**''Accessories:''

:Magna Missile Sideways' robot mode has the entire sides of the car becoming his arms, making this toy even more similar to Barricade than Sideways' movie CG and Deluxe class toy robot design. Like most of the Sideways toys and merchandise (bar the Deluxe & Legends class figures), he features screen-accurate black paint on his vehicle front lid, roof and rear hood.

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==Merchandise==
===R.P.M.s - Robot Powered Machines===
====Speed Series====
[[Image:ROTFtoy-SidewaysRPM.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sideways? More like UNDERside! OH!]]
*'''Sideways''' (R.P.M. Mini-Vehicle, 2009)
**''Number:'' '''01 of 04'''

: Number one in a series of four [[Robot Powered Machines]] [[Mini-Vehicle]] single packs, Sideways is an untransformable Hot Wheels-like car, unless you count his robot mode being sculpted and painted onto the underside of him.
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====Battle Series====
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*'''Rollbar vs Sideways''' (R.P.M. [[Mini-Vehicle]], 2009)
**''Number:'' '''08'''
:The second release of Sideways comes packaged with [[Rollbar (RPM)|Rollbar]]. Sideways' new colours resembles the Deluxe class version of [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]].
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroessideswipesideways.jpg|right|thumb|300px|My shiny metal saw will bite ''you!'']]
*'''Sideswipe and Sideways''' (2009)
: Sideways is part of the first wave of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen]]'' ''[[Robot Heroes]]'' figures and is packaged versus [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]. He has rotational articulation at both shoulders and extremely limited neck articulation. Curiously, he holds a chainsaw-like blade in his hand, rather than it being integrated into wheel-kibble on his wrist. However, this is pretty close to how his weapon actually works in the official video game; when Sideways fights in melee, his wheel-blades spread out to form razor-edged ovals, presumably for added reach.

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[[Image:Robotheroestwinswidewaysprimedemolishorsideswipe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Twins aren't the only vehicle that splits in two in this scene.]]
*'''Shanghai Shootout''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:Shanghai Shootout replicates the opening action scene from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', featuring figurines of [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]/[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] (ice cream truck), Sideways (vehicle mode), [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]], and [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (vehicle mode). Demolishor is a slightly-oversized figure and the centerpiece of the box set.
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==Notes==
*When [[Wikipedia:Audi|Audi]] was looking to win screen time for one of its cars in the summer films during 2009, Ruben Igielko-Herrlich, a marketing consultant from Propaganda Global Entertainment Marketing, helped the company to find an opportunity in the film ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''. Ruben talked the staff from the film into finding a role for the [[Wikipedia:Audi R8|Audi R8]]. Ultimately, an Audi R8 appears in the film as Sideways. Thus, Sideways became the only car Transformer in the movie whose alternate mode is not manufactured by [[General Motors]].<ref>[http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_28/b4139068367113.htm Hollywood's Blockbuster Role for Product Placement - BusinessWeek]</ref>

* According to the pre-visualization animation from the movie DVD's bonus material, Sideways was originally supposed to have a Lamborghini [[alternate mode]] as compared to the Audi R8 seen in the film.

* Sideways's toys and merchandise are not licensed by Audi, and are thus merely approximations of the R8. However, Sideways' appearance in the [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video games]] is fully licensed, so he is accurate to the car used in the film and has Audi's logos and signage.

* According to designer [[Hisashi Yuki]], the wheels on the hands were a rushed late addition due to a design change in the movie character model. <ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/interviews-27/takaratomy-staff-interview-translation-hisashi-yuki-rotf-rid-prime-bt-skids-and-bwn-unicron-168426/ Hisashi Yuki interview from Takaratomy]</ref> This is why the hand tires are not integrated more properly into the toy.

* When images of his concept design and toy were first leaked onto the internet, many thought this was going to be a new body for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]].

* He almost ''was'' Barricade! [[Chris Mowry]] had planned for Barricade to appear and be turned into Sideways in [[Alliance (comic)|''Transformers: Alliance'']], but Hasbro rejected the idea.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage170099]</ref>

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Air Military Mini-Con Team

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Mmerila:

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[[Image:Bios card AIRMILITARY.jpg|right|250px|thumb|[[Furmanism|Like a vast, predatory bird...]]]]
The '''Air Military Mini-Con Team''' specializes in supporting ground-based units with precision bombing and lightning-fast strategic strikes, rarely leaving anything more than burning craters and wrecked metal in their wake.

An alternate-dimension incarnation of the Air Military Mini-Con Team was trapped in the void between worlds with their master [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]]. These Mini-Cons were little more than mindless slaves to Ramjet's will (and ultimately to the will of [[Unicron]]), though, lacking the developed personalities and souls of their [[Unicron Trilogy]] counterparts.

''Another'' possible-alternate-universe incarnation of the Team is also active in the [[Universe war]], though split up with various [[Autobot|Autobots]].

The Air Military Mini-Con Team is composed of...

*[[Gunbarrel (Armada)|Gunbarrel]] the cargo plane.

*[[Terradive (Armada)|Terradive]] the "Blackbird"-style stealth jet.

*[[Thunderwing (Armada)|Thunderwing]] the "flying wing" stealth bomber.

==Fiction==
===Armada cartoon===
[[Image:Air military.JPG|left|180px|thumb|It WAS a good idea to store your Mini-Cons in an unguarded exterior closet...]]
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==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Air Military Mini-Con Team''' (Basic, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MM-11'''

[[Image:Armada airmilitaryteam toys.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"You know, we get repainted into girls later on." "Really?" "Yeah, expensive girls, too."]]
:Terradive transforms into a SR-71 "Blackbird" spy plane, and can also form a three-bladed melee weapon. Thunderwing transforms into a combination of a Northrop B2 "Spirit" stealth bomber with the cockpit of an F-117 "Nighthawk" stealth fighter, and can also turn into a rotating saw or throwing star. Gunbarrel turns into a cargo/transport plane of made-up origin, and can also transform into a six-barrel gattling gun.

: The three aircraft were available only as a set of three at the Basic price point.

: These molds were also used to make the [[Caliber Mini-Cons]], [[Sky Attack Mini-Con Team]], [[Sonic Assault Mini-Con Team]], and [[Blitz]], [[Effect]] and [[Seeker (Energon)|Seeker]] from the third [[Micron Booster]] assortment.

*'''Thrust and Thunder with Air Military Micron'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MS-06'''

:In Japan, the Air Military Team were also available with Thrust. There were no differences between the two releases.

[[Image:2003-airmilitarymicron-xdimension-toys2.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Air Miliary Micron X-Dimension''' (Basic, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MM-12''' (X-Dimension)

: Part of the [[X-Dimension Mini-Cons|X-Dimension]] series, the entire Team was [[Redeco|redecoed]] in primarily black and clear-black plastics. This release was normal-retail, but produced in more limited numbers than the normal coloration.
:*{{external|http://www.tfkenkon.com/collection/part5/act113/|X-Dimension Air Military Micron toy gallery}}
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===Universe===
*'''Ramjet w/ Thunderclash, Gunbarrel, Thunderwing, & Terradive'''

: Part of the Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] "Spring Value Pack", the Air Military Team was slightly [[Redeco|redecoed]] for inclusion with [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]]. The box-back shows a significantly different coloration for the team; why these colors were not used is unknown.

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*'''Autobot Whirl with Makeshift & Gunbarrel''' (Ultra, 2004)
*'''Fireflight with Firebot and Thunderwing''' (Deluxe, 2004)
*'''Stockade & Magna Stampede with Prowl & Terradive''' (Ultra, 2004)

: The Air Military Team (along with the [[Emergency Mini-Con Team]]) were split up among three different [[Autobot]] multi-packs for normal retail release.

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