Smokescreen (Cybertron)

2018-12-02T06:58:53Z

MrMyu: /* Cybertron */ Added missing "n" to "Veyron" ~~~~

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{{disambig3|Smokescreen}}
:''Smokescreen is an [[Autobot]] from the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Smokescreen-CybCard.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's a joker, he's a smoker, but the jury is still out on him being a midnight toker.]]
'''Smokescreen''' is a real joker. He's always ready with a quip or glib comment for his pals. He keeps the mood on his team light even in the darkest of situations.

For the [[Decepticon]]s, however, he has a plethora of mean practical jokes that range from simply annoying to lethal. Many Decepticons have found themselves trapped in unexpected traffic, then ambushed by the Autobots, all thanks to Smokescreen's chicanery.

Sometimes he is partnered with [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]].

==Fiction==
===Toy bio===
During the black hole crisis, Smokescreen fought against the Decepticons on Earth. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Smokescreen toy bio}}

===Force of Habit===
During the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, Smokescreen served aboard the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope (Cybertron)|Iron Hope]]''. He was called into action during a Decepticon attack on the ship, and battled a number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]-type [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] alongside [[Riptide (Armada)|Riptide]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], and the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 606.0 Kappa]], Smokescreen fought with his Mini-Con partner [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], and the [[Emergency Mini-Con Team]] in a battle against the Decepticons [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]], Smokescreen's archenemy [[Drench (Universe)|Drench]], and [[Wind Sheer (Armada)|Wind Sheer]]. After the Autobots emerged victorious, [[Unicron]] suddenly abducted Red Alert and [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
[[File:UnreleasedBIABSmokescreen.jpg|thumb|right|How many Smokescreen homages is that, now?|300px]]
*'''Smokescreen Vs Drench'''
**''Accessories:'' Hubcap-missile, engine

:Smokescreen was part of a planned ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "[[Battle in a Box]]" set with [[Drench (Universe)|Drench]]. Though tentatively a [[Target]] store [[exclusive]] (according to [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[OTFCC 2004]] and a checklist later posted on Hasbro's public website which included several unreleased toys), alas, it was canceled.

:In [[2004]], several [[prototype|test shots]] appeared on eBay in a group, among them a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Hot Shot toy, using the "[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#ArDxPx|Powerlinx Hot Shot]]" version with the [[retool]]ed "serious" robot head. He would have come with a redeco of the [[Mini-Con]] [[Jolt (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Jolt]].

::*''[http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/drench_vs_smokescreen/ Gallery of Drench vs. Smokescreen test-shots]''
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act222/ Universe Smokescreen at TFKenkon]''
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===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertronsmokescreentoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|And I may want to tell you about the Transformers.]]
*'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe Class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Thruster-cannon, flame-missile, Earth-type Cyber Key

: Part of the final wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Smokescreen is a [[redeco]] of ''Cybertron'' [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]], transforming into a {{w|Bugatti Veyron|Bugatti EB 15.4 Veyron}} sports car (a very, very expensive limited-production, built-to-order series of cars). Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into the back end of his bumper flips up a pair of non-firing rocket launchers, a feature also usable in robot mode. His rear spoiler also contains a spring-loaded missile launcher which becomes a hand-held weapon in robot mode. The rear side-panels can flip around to the front to form non-firing hip-mounted guns as well.

: Smokescreen comes with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style Cyber Key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] "'''d4v6'''" [[tampograph]]ed on the back.

: The mold was also used to make [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie]] [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]] as well as [[BotCon 2008]]'s ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] and [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]].

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=833 More information on Smokescreen at Transformers-Universe.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Smokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* Though ''Cybertron'' Smokescreen is obviously an [[homage]] to [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], according to [[Joe Kyde]], his deco artist, his robot mode is also an homage to the [[Action Master]] [[Rad (G1)|Rad]], taking various color elements, particularly the helmet.
* It's possible the reason "Smokescreen" was chosen as the theme of the ''Cybertron'' redeco was because "Smokescreen" was an early name for the base mold, Crosswise. Crosswise was also called "Smokescreen" in his early appearances on the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' cartoon, but these episodes were subsequently edited to give him his correct name.
* The original Hasbro stock photos and test shots of ''Cybertron'' Smokescreen gave him colorless clear plastic windows and flame-missile. In the final version, they have a blue tint.

==External link==
*[http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/drench_vs_smokescreen/ Gallery of Drench vs. Smokescreen test-shots]

*[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act222/ Universe Smokescreen at TFKenkon]

[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Lionizer (G1)

2018-12-02T06:55:43Z

MrMyu: Just adding another possibility to the meaning of Lionizer's name ~~~~

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 character|the ''Animated'' character| Lionizer (Animated)}}
:''Lionizer is an [[Autobot]] [[Action Master partner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Lionizer.jpg|right|300px|thumb|G'waaaaan, put up your duuuuukes.]]
'''Lionizer''' is the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partner of the Autobot [[Action Master]] [[Rad (G1)|Rad]]. Where his partner is cool and capable, Lionizer is a loud, angry, violent knot of overheated circuitry just looking for an excuse to go off. Considering he transforms from a robotic lion into an atom-smashing blaster his temper is something Rad has to constantly keep on top of, or Lionizer is likely to get them both into bigger trouble than either firepower or skill alone can get them out of.

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==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[Image:ToyLionizer.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I AM SO AWESOME! I HAVE DONE ALL THE COOL THINGS! THAT'S RIGHT, I'M LIONIZING MYSELF!]]
*'''Rad with Lionizer''' (Action Master, 1990)

: Part of the first wave of "basic" carded Action Masters, Lionizer transforms from a robotic lion to a non-firing "Atom Smashing Blaster" cannon via spring-loaded transformation. In cannon mode, he can be held by any Action Master figure. His cannon barrel can also be extended by attaching any Action Master rifle to it. In lion mode, his flanks have peg-holes to mount Action Master rifles.

:Unlike many other Action Master partners, Lionizer has a double-post, allowing him [[5 mm post|5 mm compatibility.]]

: He was only available with his larger partner [[Rad (G1)|Rad]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Rad/rad.htm More information on Lionizer (with Rad) at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Lionizer.jpg|thumb|300px|Hinting at the mighty return of Action Masters!]]
*'''Lionizer''' (Battle Master, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S2'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-02'''
**''Japanese release date'': [[February 23]], 2019
**''Accesories'': Slashing "Fire Blast" effect
:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' "[[Battle Master]]s", Lionizer is a new mold (in distinctly non-Lionizer colors, for reasons unknown) that transforms from robotic lion with a back-mounted blaster cannon to battle blade. The cannon can also fold down and act as a much bigger tail. His weapon mode can be held by any toy with a [[5 mm post]]-hole grip. Thanks to the handle being on a swivel-joint, his weapon mode can also be mounted perpendicularly, such as on a robot's forearm or on the side/top of a vehicle mode, without sticking straight out and looking ridiculous. The back of the blade has a 3 mm post where the "Fire Blast" piece would attach, and can be used as a handle for Generation 1 [[Rad (G1)#Toys|Rad]], allowing him to use this Lionizer as a gun.

:He includes a "Fire Blast" effect piece to simulate a slashing attack, clipping onto the back side of the blade or the handle in beast mode, simulating a pounce effect.
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==Notes==
* Lionizer's name seems to be a pun on the word "ionize(r)", given his transformation into an "atom smashing" cannon. Ionizing Lion. Geddit? Hilarious.
* It's also possibly a play on the word "lionize(r)", which means to treat someone like a celebrity. Given Rad's enormous popularity among his teammates, he's certainly earned the status.
*Or it's a double pun in one with a lionizing ionizer!
* The [[Action Master]] partner robots were given the "[[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]" classification [[Retcon|retroactively]] by [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Lionizer''' (ライオナイザー ''Raionaizā'')

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